Eric Trump's crypto endorsements amid economic uncertainty highlight the growing intersection of politics and digital asset markets.

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Hayes' crypto sell-off amid market decline may signal reduced confidence, potentially influencing investor sentiment and market stability.

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The merger could significantly boost U.S. Bitcoin mining capacity, impacting market dynamics and regulatory landscapes in the crypto industry.

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Kugler's departure allows Trump to influence Fed policy direction amid ongoing tensions over interest rate strategies and leadership dynamics.

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TRON's robust growth and integration into global finance highlight its pivotal role in shaping the future of digital economies.

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Arthur Hayes is once again sounding the alarm on a greater shakeup in the crypto market after worse-than-expected data from the U.S. Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) jobs report sparked downside volatility in both traditional and digital markets. Despite his reputation as a long-term crypto bull, Hayes has recently moved assets and cash, preparing for further volatility ahead.

Hayes’ prediction comes as Bitcoin hovers in a turbulent range after a sharp June and July rally that saw the coin blast through $120,000 before encountering resistance and correcting down to below $114,000 in early August.

Hayes, a long-time advocate of Bitcoin’s macro potential, is now warning that short-term headwinds could push BTC below $100,000 and ETH below $3,000 in the aftermath of the latest jobs report, a number that fell well short of expectations and wiped $1.1 trillion from the stock market.

Risk assets sell off as Schiff reinforces ‘Bitcoin is not digital gold’

The crux of Arthur Hayes’ argument is rooted in macro liquidity. In his recent comment, he points to the spike in market volatility following the weaker-than-expected NFP, with risk assets selling off hard as traders rush to reprice interest rate expectations and the path ahead for Federal Reserve policy. For the crypto market, this unfolding reset spells trouble in the short term.

Bitcoin led the crypto downturn but managed to show relative strength compared to altcoins, which were hit even harder. Hayes points out that liquidity is being drained from markets as traders brace for further turbulence. Forced liquidations and margin calls are accelerating the move lower, with $172 million in Bitcoin long positions wiped out across exchanges in a 24-hour window as prices stumbled.

Bitcoin critic Peter Schiff wasted no opportunity to dunk on the number-one digital asset while praising the virtues of gold, commenting:

“Days like today make it clear that Bitcoin is not digital gold. We got bad economic news that sent gold and the Japanese yen up 2.2% and the euro up 1.5%. The NASDAQ went the other way, falling 2.2%. Bitcoin tanked 3%, tracking high-risk assets lower, not safe havens higher.”

Arthur Hayes is repositioning his assets

In the early hours of August 2, Hayes offloaded 2,373 ETH ($8.32 million), 7.76 million ENA ($4.62 million), and 38.86 billion PEPE ($414,700), causing a flurry of comments among the crypto community, most notably, Ethereum bulls who pointed out that Hayes had only recently been advocating for a $10K ETH. One follower commented:

“Classic Arthur shilling and dumping at the same time. Never fails.”

Hayes has been right before, predicting a BTC drop to $70,000 earlier in the current cycle when optimism and leverage were at fever pitch.

In April 2024, as Bitcoin scaled all-time highs and market euphoria peaked, Hayes issued a warning that the tides would soon turn, again calling out warning signs in liquidity, U.S. macro data, and the growing risks from overextended leverage in derivatives markets. Despite offloading ETH showing near-term caution, Hayes’ long-term view remains bullish.

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Geneva, Switzerland – August 1, 2025 – CryptoRank, Messari and Nansen, leading platforms in blockchain research and analytics, have released comprehensive reports highlighting the TRON network’s exceptional performance throughout the first half of 2025. These independent analyses demonstrate TRON’s continued dominance in the global stablecoin ecosystem, record-breaking revenue generation, and sustained growth across key network fundamentals, reinforcing its position as a premier blockchain infrastructure for digital finance.

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TRON H1 2025: Consistent Growth Across Key Fundamental Metrics provides an in-depth assessment of TRON’s performance, revealing the blockchain’s sustained momentum across critical operational metrics and its strong position in the competitive Layer 1 landscape.

Key Insights from CryptoRank:

• USDT Dominance Expands: USDT supply on TRON surged 41% to 81.2 billion, reinforcing the network’s position as the primary infrastructure and preferred settlement layer for stablecoin transactions. 

• Top-Tier User Activity: TRON ranked top 3 among all blockchains in average daily active addresses during H1 2025.
• Revenue Leadership: TRON achieved nearly $1 billion in quarterly revenue by Q2 2025, representing the network’s highest revenue to date. TRON led all blockchain platforms in revenue burn during H1 2025, with nearly $319 million — significantly surpassing Ethereum and Solana — highlighting its unmatched economic activity and deflationary token model.

Read the full report from CryptoRank here.

Messari

State of TRON Q2 2025 delivered a comprehensive quarterly analysis highlighting TRON’s performance, technical developments, and ecosystem expansion, confirming the network’s multi-faceted growth trajectory.

Key Insights from Messari:

• Ecosystem Activity: Ecosystem momentum was fueled by collaborations with Privy and Bridge (both Stripe companies), AEON Pay, and others, alongside expanded stablecoin offerings like USD1.

• Sustained Growth and Rising User Activity: Daily average transactions increased 12.6% QoQ from 7.7 million to 8.6 million, and daily active addresses grew 5.9% QoQ from 2.4 million to 2.5 million. Average daily new addresses increased in Q2, up 16.6% QoQ from 170,870 to 199,194.
• Stablecoin Activity Steadily Trending Up: The second-largest stablecoin on TRON, USDD, was up 71.2% QoQ from $252.8 million to $432.8 million. USDD reached a milestone of over 409,000 accounts (+269,000 holders in Q2) that hold the stablecoin.

Read the full report from Messari here. 

Nansen

TRON Quarterly Report – Q2 2025 highlights robust performance and continued ecosystem growth across DeFi, enterprise and global adoption on TRON. 

Key Insights from Nansen:

• During the first half of 2025, the TRON network saw a dominant share of its user activity and transaction throughput driven by centralized exchanges such as Bybit, Binance, OKX, and KuCoin, collectively contributing to a significant portion of network usage, underscoring TRON’s deep integration into global trading platforms.

• Canary Capital filed a proposal with U.S. regulators for a TRON ETF that includes native staking rewards, a first-of-its-kind structure in traditional finance. The fund would offer institutional exposure to TRX while enabling passive income via on-chain staking, bridging digital asset yields with regulated investment products.

• DeFi activity remained strong, led by platforms like SunSwap and JustLend, while new integrations with Chainlink oracles brought greater composability and risk management to TRON-based protocols.

Read the full report from Nansen here.

CryptoRank, Messari, and Nansen recognized TRON for its leading role in the blockchain space, particularly as a core infrastructure for stablecoins. Its dominance in USDT issuance, transaction volume, daily user activity, and growing institutional interest underscores its position as a key player in global digital finance. With steady ecosystem growth and expanding utility across DeFi and cross-border payments, TRON is well-positioned to sustain its momentum as a foundational force in the evolving digital economy.

About TRON DAO

TRON DAO is a community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet via blockchain technology and dApps.

Founded in September 2017 by H.E. Justin Sun, the TRON blockchain has experienced significant growth since its MainNet launch in May 2018. TRON hosts the largest circulating supply of USD Tether (USDT) stablecoin, exceeding $82 billion. As of August 2025, the TRON blockchain has recorded over 323 million in total user accounts, more than 11 billion in total transactions, and over $26 billion in total value locked (TVL), based on TRONSCAN.

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The number of tradable crypto tokens has gone parabolic since 2022, with CoinMarketCap now tracking roughly 18.9 million digital assets, compared to a little over 20,000 in 2022.

In January of that year, roughly 20,000 assets were listed across major trackers. By mid-2025, that universe swelled to an estimated 18.9 million, an astonishing 945x increase in just three and a half years. 

The surge isn’t evenly distributed, as three high-throughput networks are responsible for about 90% of the new supply: Solana, Base, and BNB, driven by low fees, turnkey launchpads, and a culture of rapid experimentation.

The three kings

Solana is the epicenter. Over the past year alone, the chain saw on the order of 18 million new tokens minted as memecoin factories and no-code issuers lowered the barrier to creation to pennies. 

Pump.fun has produced approximately 11.4 million SPL tokens by late July 2025, according to the Dune dashboard by user oladee, which tracks the app’s on-chain mints. That’s up from roughly 8.7 million in March 2025, adding almost 2.7 million in four months, up by 31%. 

The count exceeds the combined new token count on Base, BSC, Tron, Polygon, Optimism, Arbitrum, and Ethereum during the same period. 

The result is a torrent of micro-cap assets, most launched for fun, virality, or speculation, and many never progressing beyond a few wallets and a shallow liquidity pool.

Base has emerged as the fastest follower. In barely a year, developers and creators deployed more than 8.4 million fungible tokens on the network.

Creator coin tooling tied to Zora ignited a rapid mint cycle on Coinbase’s L2. A Dune dashboard by user Sealaunch reported over 1.5 million creator coins minted in 2025, as the model spread, with much of this activity centered on Base following its integration into the Base App. 

In late July, Base briefly outpaced Solana by daily token count as “content coins” turned social posts into micro-tokens at scale.

Binance Smart Chain (BSC), which pioneered the cheap-token boom in 2021, continues to significantly contribute to new token launches. 

BscScan’s token tracker lists nearly 4.7 million BEP-20 token contracts on BNB Chain, the ecosystem that BSC is part of. This highlights its role as a mass-mint venue for fungible assets.

While its share of new issuance has faded relative to Solana and Base, BSC remains a go-to venue for fast, low-cost launches.

Liquidity per token shrinks

The catch to this Cambrian explosion is liquidity. Capital simply hasn’t kept pace with supply. Average stablecoin liquidity per token has collapsed from around $1.8 million in 2021 to roughly $5,500 in early 2025. 

In practical terms, most of the 18.9 million tokens are illiquid, thinly traded, and highly susceptible to manipulation. Prices can rocket or crater on a few hundred dollars of flow, and rug-pulls remain a risk wherever low-effort issuance thrives.

That imbalance is reshaping market structure. Despite the proliferation of assets, value continues to concentrate in a few hundred names, with Bitcoin’s and Ethereum’s dominance climbing as capital consolidates into proven networks while the long tail languishes. 

For teams, the sheer existence of a token no longer confers value. Protocols must prove durable demand by showing users, fees, cash flows, or compelling utility to attract liquidity in a saturated field.

Networks face their own trade-offs. High throughput and low fees empower permissionless creativity but also invite spam and churn. 

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Decentralized exchanges (DEX) reached $1 trillion in monthly trading volume for the first time in July.

According to DefiLlama data, spot trading volume grew 29.4% and reached nearly $514 billion last month, bested only by January’s all-time high of $568 billion.

At the same time, perpetual futures’ monthly volume increased 33.6% to register a new all-time high of $487 billion, with Hyperliquid registering a new record in monthly perpetual trading.

BNB dominance on spot

For the third consecutive month, BNB Chain dominated spot trading volumes. The chain’s volumes grew 15.3% and totaled $196.3 billion in July, representing 38.2% the monthly total.

PancakeSwap was the main driver behind growth, which amounted to $188.2 billion in spot trading volume. The BNB-native exchange volume is larger than the other four top DEXs combined, which is approximately $168 billion.

Uniswap registered the second-largest spot volume among DEXs in July, with $96.4 billion. Meanwhile, Solana-based decentralized exchanges wrapped up the top five.

Raydium, Meteora, and Orca registered $31.8 billion, $20 billion, and $19.5 billion, respectively. The five largest blockchains by volume remained the same between June and July, with just one slight change.

Runner-ups

Ethereum registered the second-largest monthly volume at nearly $86 billion, growing 49.3% from June, while Solana slid from second to third place in monthly spot trading volume despite growing 36.6% to reach $85.1 billion. 

Base and Arbitrum maintained their posts from June as the fourth- and fifth-largest blockchains by spot trading volume, respectively. 

Base’s volume increased by 46.8% and reached $41.6 billion, the first time the layer-2 blockchain surpassed $40 billion since January. At the same time, Arbitrum was the only chain in the top five with one-digit growth, reaching $19.2 billion in volume after jumping 7.4%.

Hyperliquid’s perpetuals reign

Hyperliquid became the first blockchain to surpass the $300 billion threshold in perpetual volume, reaching $323.4 billion in July after a 48.3% growth.

The volume surpasses Ethereum’s $48.7 billion by a large margin, which held the spot of the second-largest chain in perpetual trading volume last month. Despite the difference, Ethereum has grown by almost 56% since June.

The difference is even larger when decentralized exchanges for perpetual’s volumes are considered. Hyperliquid reached $313.4 billion, dominating 64.3% of the market and posting 16 times Jupiter’s volume of $19.4 billion.

Solana, BNB Chain, and Arbitrum wrap up the top five in perpetuals with $37.2 billion, $21.6 billion, and $19 billion in volumes, respectively.

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HIVE Digital co-founder Frank Holmes stated this week that several sanctioned nations are actively mining Bitcoin (BTC) in secret, turning to the crypto as an alternative revenue stream in the face of U.S. financial restrictions.

Holmes made the claims during a recent interview with the Roundtable. He tied a recent drop in global mining difficulty to military strikes targeting power infrastructure in Iran, suggesting the country’s military was using energy resources to mine Bitcoin and generate hard currency.

The comments reflect a broader trend in which governments cut off from traditional financial systems are leveraging crypto mining to fill economic gaps.

Holmes said this is not limited to Iran, implying that other countries facing US sanctions are also participating in similar operations, though much of it remains undisclosed.

He further claimed that Bitcoin has become a strategic asset, especially for nations struggling to access dollars. Mining provides a direct route to accumulate value outside the traditional financial ecosystem.

Holmes said that disruptions to mining facilities can now be observed in network-level data such as hash rate fluctuations.

HIVE ramping up production

While pointing to adversaries of the US using crypto mining as a financial lifeline, HIVE Digital is pursuing growth in U.S.-aligned nations.

The company recently expanded its footprint in Paraguay, acquiring infrastructure to scale operations more rapidly. The decision required divesting a portion of its Bitcoin holdings, but Holmes described it as a strategic trade-off to accelerate production.

Paraguay’s supportive regulatory stance and energy resources make it a key location for HIVE’s expansion, particularly compared to more politically volatile countries in the region.

The move comes amid growing sentiment that Bitcoin mining will continue to flourish in jurisdictions aligned with U.S. economic interests, particularly under the current administration.

HIVE has now surpassed 14 exahashes per second (EH/s) in mining capacity, with a goal of reaching 25 EH/s by the end of November. At current output, the company is generating approximately $315 million in annualized revenue, placing it among the top contenders in terms of efficiency and scale.

The remarks highlight a shifting landscape where mining activity is not just about profitability, but increasingly intertwined with global alliances, sanctions evasion, and power projection through digital infrastructure.

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Toncoin just got a serious credibility boost. Its leading decentralized exchange, STONfi, pulled in $9.5 million in Series A funding led by Ribbit Capital and CoinFund. These aren’t your average crypto VCs—they’re heavy hitters in fintech. This isn’t just capital; it’s a greenlight from the top tier. Now the real question is whether TON’s price can turn this backing into a breakout. Let’s break it down.

TON Price Prediction: Why This Funding Round Changes the Game?

STONfi dominates the TON DeFi scene. It’s responsible for 80 percent of all DeFi users on the network and has already processed more than $6 billion in total volume. This isn’t a project looking for product-market fit—it already has it.

With this new capital, STONfi is gearing up to roll out professional-grade features. Think concentrated liquidity for LPs and native limit orders for traders. Add cross-chain swaps through the Omniston protocol, and you’re looking at a platform that's about to get a lot more serious.

From a macro view, this kind of institutional vote of confidence usually trickles down into the asset itself. Investors might not be directly buying TON yet, but they are buying into its infrastructure. That’s a signal.

TON Price Prediction: What the Price Is Telling Us?

Toncoin price is trading around $3.66 with a strong +4.46 percent daily gain. The candles are Heikin Ashi, and they show consistent green bodies over the past two weeks—clear sign of sustained bullish momentum.

The TON price just broke through the upper band of the Bollinger Bands. That’s often a sign of short-term overextension, but in trending markets, it can also signal the beginning of an aggressive push. The Bollinger Bands are widening, which supports the idea of increased volatility, not a reversal just yet.

Support sits around $3.27 and $2.97, the mid and lower bands respectively. But the real interest is in the levels above.

Fibonacci extensions suggest a potential short-term target of $4.00 followed by $4.40 if momentum holds. If Toncoin price pushes past $4.50 with volume, it opens the door to test $5.00. That level isn’t just psychological—it aligns with prior resistance back in early Q2.

What Could Go Wrong?

STONfi’s funding gives the ecosystem firepower, but execution still matters. If features get delayed or fail to attract new liquidity, the hype fizzles. Also, TON still lacks the developer saturation that Ethereum or Solana enjoy. One DEX does not make a full DeFi ecosystem.

On the technical side, watch for bearish divergence or any sharp pullbacks toward $3.25. That would weaken the current setup.

TON Price Prediction: Is $5 in Sight?

If momentum continues and the new features roll out on schedule, Toncoin price could rally toward the $4.40 to $5.00 zone within the next 2 to 4 weeks. Volume confirmation is key. If we get two more strong daily closes above $3.70 with rising volume, $4 is almost a given.

If broader market sentiment stays neutral or bullish, this TON price rally has legs. But any sudden shift in risk appetite or delays in promised upgrades could stall the run around $4.
Institutional backing doesn’t guarantee a price pump, but it adds serious weight to the long-term thesis. Toncoin is no longer just Telegram’s side project. It’s building a DeFi layer with real traction and serious funding. If the bulls hold this momentum, the next stop could be $5. Keep a close eye on volume and the $3.70 to $4.00 breakout zone.

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Bitcoin Crash Reason: What Caused the Bitcoin Drop?

The Federal Reserve's decision to hold rates steady on July 30 created macro pressure on risk assets. Bitcoin, which had consolidated below the $123K resistance, finally gave in and triggered a cascading sell-off across the market. Crypto tends to perform better in low interest environments, and this "no-cut" policy stalled any bullish momentum.

BTC Coin Price: Chart Breakdown

BTC/USD 4-hours chart - TradingView

• Failed breakout at $123K, followed by range-bound movement between $116K–$118K
• Clean breakdown below $116K, which is now flipped into resistance
• 9/21 MA bear cross, with 9MA (orange) curving sharply down
• RSI at 29.34 → oversold zone, but with no bullish divergence yet

What to Watch Next for BTC

• Immediate support sits near $111K–$112K. If this breaks, we could see Bitcoin drop toward $108K or even $104K short-term.
• A potential relief bounce may occur, but it must reclaim $116K to flip the structure.
• Keep an eye on volume – if we see high sell volume near $111K, the market may accelerate downward.
• Macro events like further Fed commentary or inflation data could inject new volatility.

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Crypto Market Overview: Red Dominates

The total crypto market cap has plunged by over 3.2% in the past 24 hours, currently standing at $3.65 trillion. The drop marks a sharp continuation of the downtrend that began in late July. Almost every major altcoin is flashing red, with Bitcoin ($BTC) and Ethereum ($ETH) dragging the market lower, and several altcoins following suit with deeper losses.

Total Crypto Market Cap Chart Analysis

• The market cap failed to hold the $3.72T support, now turned resistance.
• The 21 EMA is sloping down, showing continued bearish pressure.
• The RSI is deep in oversold territory at 27.18, suggesting a potential relief bounce but confirming the current weakness.
• Volume spikes and aggressive sell-offs hint at institutional unloading.

Outlook: If $3.65T breaks further, the next major support lies near $3.54T. Upside recovery will only start once $3.72T is reclaimed and held.

Bitcoin Chart Analysis: $113K and Dropping?

Bitcoin’s 4H chart paints a similarly bearish picture:

• Price rejected at $118.6K, a major resistance zone highlighted by a horizontal orange line.
• It broke down from the short-term support at $116K, now acting as resistance.
• The 9 and 21 MA cross is bearish, with the 9MA sharply sloping below the 21MA.
• RSI at 29.20 confirms oversold conditions, yet no reversal signals are visible.

Outlook: If BTC doesn’t reclaim $116K soon, the next support rests around $111K–$112K. Only a strong close above $118.6K can reestablish bullish control.

Top 10 Crypto Performance (Excluding Stablecoins)

From the latest data snapshot, here’s how the top 10 non-stablecoin cryptos are performing:

Key Observations:

• Bitcoin held relatively better than altcoins but remains in a technical downtrend.
• Ethereum continues underperforming BTC, showing a sharper daily decline.
• XRP, ADA, and DOGE are among the worst weekly performers, each dropping over 10%.
• Solana is breaking down after ETF hype cooled, now at -6.64% weekly.
• TRON (TRX) stands out as the only green token over the past 7 days (+4.00%), possibly due to recent ecosystem or regulatory news.

What’s Next?

The market is clearly risk-off. Bitcoin must reclaim $116K–$118K to reverse sentiment. RSI on major assets is deeply oversold, so a technical bounce could occur — but the trend remains down. Altcoins are more vulnerable, especially those with high volatility like ADA and DOGE.

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The decentralized finance (DeFi) market just shed over $4 billion in Total Value Locked (TVL) within a single day. That kind of drop usually spooks people. But zoom out, and something more strategic comes into focus. The data from DeFiLlama reveals not a collapse, but a recalibration across protocols, categories, and capital flows. Let’s unpack what’s really happening, what matters in these charts, and where things may be heading next in the crypto market.

Total Value Locked Takes a Hit, but Momentum Remains Intact

According to  DefiLlama, TVL across all DeFi protocols now stands at $135.81 billion, down 3.14 percent over the past 24 hours. This marks a noticeable dip in an otherwise upward trend that’s been building since late 2023. The historical TVL chart shows a clear recovery from the brutal drawdowns of 2022 and the stagnation through much of 2023. While we’re not at the highs of the 2021-2022 DeFi summer, we are seeing a much healthier and more distributed recovery.

A one-day decline doesn’t change the larger structure. TVL is still up significantly year-to-date, and the composition of where the value is moving tells a more useful story than the headline number.

AAVE, Lido, and EigenLayer Dominate TVL, but Not the Growth

AAVE leads with $33.64 billion in TVL across 17 chains. That’s nearly one-fourth of the entire DeFi TVL in one protocol. Over the past 24 hours, AAVE saw a 2.6 percent drop in locked value, though it posted a modest 1.05 percent gain over the week and nearly 36 percent growth over the month.

Lido, the liquid staking heavyweight, follows closely with $32.73 billion. Its 7-day change is negative 2.27 percent, but like AAVE, it gained over 47 percent in the past month. These are big protocols with huge liquidity. They often act as liquidity sources or sinks during macro DeFi movements.

Then there’s EigenLayer, sitting at $17.51 billion. Despite a 5 percent daily TVL drop, it’s up almost 54 percent this month. That level of volatility on the upside and downside suggests hot capital flow, likely tied to yield-chasing restaking dynamics.

ether.fi and Ethena: The Outliers Everyone Should Be Watching

Where things get interesting is outside the traditional top three.

ether.fi, with just under $10 billion in TVL, is down nearly 4 percent on the day. Still, it has grown over 58 percent this past month. That is massive relative expansion. Even more impressive is its daily fee generation. It clocked in over $5.25 million in fees in the last 24 hours, which dwarfs even AAVE and Lido. However, its revenue remains low, just $72,353, implying high operational cost or aggressive reward emission strategies.

Ethena is the wild card. It’s the only protocol in the top six with positive daily and weekly TVL changes, up 0.7 percent and 21.15 percent respectively. Over the month, it has grown 59.66 percent. Even more impressive is its 24-hour fee haul: $13.92 million. That puts it at the top of the revenue leaderboard, well ahead of Lido and AAVE. Its revenue for the day, $2.43 million, reflects strong actual economic activity and suggests that it's not just emitting tokens to attract liquidity. Ethena appears to be monetizing real usage.

In short, the data shows that while traditional protocols are stabilizing or declining slightly, newer or more agile players like ether.fi and Ethena are gaining attention and traction quickly.

Fee Generation and Real Yield: A New Set of Winners

Across DeFi, total fees paid in the last 24 hours came in at $113.93 million. That number should not be underestimated. It reflects that usage is active, even when TVL dips. In fact, comparing this figure to DEX volumes ($19.38 billion in 24h) and perp volumes ($18.46 billion in 24h) highlights a healthy rotation across DeFi’s verticals.

Notably, many users are not simply holding liquidity in vaults or LPs. They are actively trading, bridging, restaking, and using leverage. This explains why protocols with lower TVLs (like Ethena) can outperform high-TVL incumbents in revenue. Capital is becoming more efficient.

ETF Outflows Reveal Institutional Hesitation or Strategic Rotation

One detail that should not be ignored: ETF inflows were negative $97.8 million over 24 hours. That is not just noise. It shows traditional finance pulling back slightly from crypto wrappers. Whether this capital is moving into stablecoins, DeFi protocols, or sitting idle is unclear, but the juxtaposition with the increase in DeFi protocol fees suggests that some of it may be rotating into on-chain opportunities.

In other words, while institutional products are bleeding capital, native DeFi protocols may be catching the upside from those flows.

Stablecoin Liquidity Continues Quiet Expansion

Stablecoins represent dry powder. Their market cap has now reached $266.92 billion, up 0.65 percent over the past week. That’s a key metric. While TVL in DeFi protocols has dropped, stablecoin supply is growing. That suggests capital is not leaving the ecosystem but sitting on the sidelines, likely waiting for reentry.

This further supports the idea that the 3 percent TVL drop is less about exit and more about reallocation.

RWA TVL Declines, but Still Significant

Real World Assets (RWA) represent $12.2 billion of TVL and have declined 3.15 percent over the week. This is in line with broader TVL decline but signals something worth watching. If stablecoin capital starts rotating into yield-generating RWAs, we could see protocols like Centrifuge or Maple Finance start outperforming again.

So far, most of the growth this month has been in staking, restaking, and synthetic dollar protocols.

Over $624 million in token unlocks are expected in the next 14 days. While that doesn’t always correlate to selling pressure, it often creates volatility. Projects undergoing large unlocks may see temporary price weakness, potentially creating entry points for long-term accumulation.

What This All Means for the Crypto Market?

• The short-term TVL drop is not a sign of collapse. It’s a reaction to market rotations, unlocks, and strategic reshuffling across protocols.
• Protocols like Ethena and ether.fi are gaining real traction. Their growth in both usage and revenue suggests sustainable momentum rather than fleeting hype.
• Legacy leaders like AAVE and Lido are still strong, but slowing. These giants may become stability anchors while newer protocols chase growth.
• Stablecoin growth and ETF outflows hint at capital movement. Liquidity isn’t vanishing. It’s waiting for the next wave or entering more agile strategies.
• The broader trend is still intact. Zoom out on the TVL chart and you’ll see a recovery trend from early 2023 lows. The current dip fits within that structure.

The market is not breaking. It’s breathing. The next few weeks will likely determine which protocols can convert short-term momentum into long-term dominance. For now, DeFi looks alive, active, and preparing for its next move.

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Retirement Reform: 401(k) Crypto Investments on the Horizon

A major retirement reform is underway as a new executive order is expected to encourage 401(k) plans to include nontraditional assets—most notably, cryptocurrencies. This shift reflects the growing mainstream acceptance of digital assets and aligns with the administration’s broader financial innovation goals. A comprehensive digital-asset strategy report is also expected to accompany the order, offering guidance on how retirement plans can safely and strategically integrate crypto investments.

Crypto Holdings to Reshape Mortgage Standards

The Trump administration’s Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has instructed mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to begin considering cryptocurrency holdings as part of borrowers’ mortgage collateral. This unprecedented move aims to modernize home lending criteria and accommodate the growing influence of digital assets. However, critics like Senator Elizabeth Warren caution that such a change could inject instability into the housing market, given the inherent volatility of crypto.

Democratic Lawmakers Oppose Crypto-Fueled Financial Reforms

Political resistance to crypto integration is mounting, with Democratic lawmakers sending a formal letter to FHFA Director William Pulte. They argue that incorporating volatile digital assets into core financial systems—like retirement and housing—could jeopardize economic stability. Despite the criticism, the Trump administration remains firm in its stance, touting crypto adoption as a “concrete achievement” that advances the U.S. as a global leader in digital finance.

Why It Matters

If enacted, these changes would normalize crypto as collateral and investment in mainstream finance, potentially increasing demand and liquidity. However, the debate highlights the tension between innovation and prudential regulation. Investors should monitor policy announcements and legislative responses closely.

Want to stay informed? Learn what blockchain is and compare trading platforms via our exchange comparison before entering the market.

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Bitcoin miners had a profitable month in July, JP Morgan analysts noted in a report, as the price of the digital coin broke a new record.

Although Coinbase shares fell 17% on Friday, the stock could gain ground as the trading platform expands its services through different acquisitions, analysts wrote.

Amid a confluence of bearish political and economic developments, Bitcoin and other assets are down while liquidations only keep rising.

MicroStrategy aims to have the biggest corporate treasury stash ever—Bitcoin or otherwise—while Metaplanet raises $3.7 billion for its BTC buying spree.

Selling from long-term holders could lead to a months-long correction, analysts at CryptoQuant warned earlier this week.

Bitcoin price is in distress, but bulls are optimistic as more holders are in profit

Ripple has filed application for national bank charter

Shiba Inu slides in crucial open interest trend as bulls prepare for historically bearish August

Shiba Inu marks five years in market

Can traders expect Bitcoin (BTC) to bounce back soon?

Crypto investors looking for the best crypto to buy now are shifting focus from XRP to promising altcoins that offer stronger setups and real utility. In particular, Hedera (HBAR) and Stellar (XLM) are making headlines as top XRP alternatives poised for major gains. But a newer name, Remittix (RTX), is also standing out with its early-stage momentum and real-world application.

Hedera (HBAR): Strong Technicals and Smart Money Inflow

Hedera is turning heads after forming one of the cleanest technical setups in the altcoin market. HBAR recently broke out from a double-bottom pattern, pushing toward the neckline resistance of $0.2275. Currently around $0.2480, analysts are now targeting a rally toward $0.400, which would mean a 48% upside from current levels.

There’s also a golden cross forming, as the 50-day and 200-day moving averages cross upward, a classic bullish signal. Indicators like RSI and MACD are pointing higher, while on-chain data shows wallets holding 1 million or more HBAR are up 5% since July 20.

source: TradingView

Stellar (XLM): Quiet Growth Hints at Big Breakout

While XRP captures headlines, Stellar (XLM) is quietly building momentum. After pulling back 20% from July highs, XLM is now trading around $0.392, with a solid base forming. The GENIUS Act has boosted interest in regulated digital assets, and stablecoin supply on Stellar has jumped 13% in the last 30 days, now sitting near $189 million.

source: TradingView

Total value locked (TVL) on the network is also at a record $145 million, up from just $52 million earlier this year. Stellar’s technical pattern suggests that once the range breaks, a run to $0.63, the November 2023 high, could come fast. XLM remains a solid pick among top XRP alternatives and is often listed as a top crypto under $1 with room for growth.

Remittix (RTX): The Viral PayFi Project With 484% Gains

While older altcoins like Stellar and Hedera are showing growth, Remittix (RTX) is making a name for itself with fast results and a unique real-world use case. RTX has already raised over $18 million, selling 579 million tokens at $0.0895 each, and it’s not slowing down.

Remittix is solving a real problem: helping people send crypto directly to real-world bank accounts in over 30 countries. That makes it more than just a token. It’s a financial tool for freelancers, global earners, and remittance users.

Here’s why investors think RTX could be the next 100x crypto:

• Already raised $18M with global demand rising
• Supports 40+ cryptos and fiat currencies
• Mobile wallet app launching in Q3 2025
• Audited by CertiK for trust and security
• 50% bonus tokens now available, plus 20% referral rewards

Final Thoughts

For investors wondering what the best crypto to buy now is, these three options stand out for different reasons. Hedera has strong technicals and growing network activity. Stellar is building quietly with serious upside potential. And Remittix offers real-world utility with early access bonuses and momentum behind it.

As the search for the top XRP alternatives continues, HBAR, XLM, and especially RTX are giving investors solid reasons to believe they could be the next breakout stars of 2025.

Discover the future of PayFi with Remittix by checking out their project here:

Website: https://remittix.io/

Socials: https://linktr.ee/remittix

$250K Giveaway: https://gleam.io/competitions/nz84L-250000-remittix-giveaway

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Dogecoin has maintained stability. Shiba Inu has shown resilience. Ethereum keeps attracting institutional capital. Yet among these established players, Pepeto is quietly gaining traction in its specialized market niche.

Trading at $0.000000144, Pepeto’s fundraising campaign has secured over $5.8M, with the $6M milestone within reach. This level of early investor commitment doesn’t occur without genuine confidence from participants who recognize the underlying opportunity.

Here’s where the situation becomes compelling.

Dogecoin vs. Pepeto: Established Foundation vs. Fresh Growth Opportunity

Dogecoin has shown consistency throughout recent weeks. Trading activity ranged from $0.2163 to $0.2477, testing resistance at the upper boundary. Market observers anticipate movement toward $0.2608 before August concludes, with a practical 2025 trading band of $0.220 to $0.320. This suggests approximately 40–45% potential gains.

The outlook seems reasonable. However, Pepeto operates from an entirely different starting point. Beginning at $0.000000144, even conservative advancement can generate significant percentage increases. Reaching $0.000005 during 2025 would produce approximately 34x returns, without requiring aggressive market scenarios.

Dogecoin brings proven credibility. Pepeto offers untapped potential.

Shiba Inu vs. Pepeto: Market Size vs. Entry Window

Shiba Inu delivered strong July results. Price movement surged from $0.0000117 to $0.0000160 before stabilizing around $0.0000128–0.0000130. Major holders showed activity, accumulating 1.81 trillion SHIB tokens during mid-month, while net inflows experienced a dramatic 25,000% spike afterward.

Market enthusiasm is evident, yet SHIB’s future progression follows gradual patterns. Pepeto, remaining in fundraising phase, provides early-entry opportunities SHIB can no longer deliver. The contrast lies between purchasing tokens with established limitations versus acquiring assets before major exchange debuts.

Ethereum vs. Pepeto: Market Foundation vs. Growth Acceleration

Ethereum continues as a market pillar. Following its rise from $2,403 earlier this year to $3,800, ETH currently challenges resistance levels between $3,840–$3,940. ETF investments have surpassed $1.5B, solidifying ETH’s position as the preferred institutional vehicle.

Yet Ethereum’s advancement pattern remains measured, not explosive. Pepeto’s development path, currently, remains uncharted. Even moderate progression toward $0.000005–$0.000007 could exceed ETH’s anticipated gains by substantial margins.

PEPETO, ETH, and SHIB 2025 Price Return Snapshot

These calculations represent practical scenarios derived from historical market patterns and current positioning analysis.

Pepeto: From Meme Token to Meme Infrastructure

Traditional meme coins typically start and finish with social momentum. They depend on community buzz, temporary rallies, and viral content for sustained relevance. Pepeto has chosen a different approach.

Rather than simply positioning itself as another meme token, it’s building comprehensive infrastructure supporting its ecosystem. Pepeto’s exchange platform enables meme coin listings without transaction fees, creating cost-effective trading environments for participants. Its cross-chain bridge tackles a persistent issue—liquidity fragmentation—by linking meme coins across different blockchain networks.

Staking adds another dimension. Offering rewards above 255% annually, the project doesn’t merely incentivize speculation; it encourages sustained community engagement. Over 32 trillion PEPETO tokens currently participate in staking, indicating early investor commitment rather than quick profit-taking.

A Fundraising Round That Maintains Momentum

Fundraising rounds typically serve as confidence measures. Investors monitor warning signals carefully. They observe whether projects can sustain interest over time. Pepeto has exceeded expectations; it continues building substantial momentum.

At $0.000000144, the fundraising phase remains accessible, though the $6M milestone approaches completion. This period offers a unique entry window before broader exchange listings eliminate the advantage between early participants and general market investors.

Staking distribution mechanisms provide additional predictability. Pepeto plans to distribute 32,015,981.73 PEPETO per ETH block across two years, delivering consistent rewards that complement the token’s growth trajectory.

The Tokenomics Driving Pepeto

Pepeto’s tokenomics emphasize balanced distribution. From 420 trillion total tokens, 30% supports the fundraising phase, ensuring equitable early participant access. Another 30% backs staking programs, where holders receive over 255% annual returns. More than 32 trillion tokens already participate in staking, demonstrating robust early community confidence.

Marketing receives 20% allocation to elevate Pepeto’s market presence. Liquidity secures 12.5% to maintain seamless trading when exchange listings activate. The remaining 7.5% supports development initiatives, funding platform enhancements and new capabilities for Pepeto’s exchange and cross-chain bridge systems.

This framework maintains project sustainability, compensates token holders, supplies growth capital, and ensures market liquidity.

Joining Pepeto involves straightforward steps. Initially, establish a compatible wallet. Metamask functions effectively for desktop usage. Best Wallet provides simplicity for mobile access. Next, fund the wallet using ETH, USDT, or BNB. Credit card options are available for added convenience.

Finally, connect your wallet, select your desired PEPETO amount, and complete the transaction. You can immediately begin staking and earning rewards while the fundraising campaign remains active. Explore Pepeto at https://pepeto.io/ today!

Bottom Line

Dogecoin maintains its dedicated community. Shiba Inu enjoys major investor support. Ethereum possesses institutional credibility. Pepeto offers something none provide: early access paired with practical utility.

At $0.000000144 with nearly $6M secured, Pepeto occupies the position where significant cryptocurrency success stories typically begin: before mainstream market recognition arrives.

For more information about PEPETO, visit the links below:

Website: https://pepeto.io
Whitepaper: https://pepeto.io/assets/documents/whitepaper.pdf?v2=true
Telegram: https://t.me/pepeto_channel
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pepetocoin/
Twitter/X: https://x.com/Pepetocoin

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Ethereum Price Prediction models face tests as ETH hovers near key support. Spot ETF inflows have totaled $123.5 billion, driving ETH to reclaim $3,800, but tightening futures spreads and exchange reserves hitting nine-year lows raise the risk of a pullback to $3,000. Simultaneously, whale wallets are quietly rotating into Remittix (RTX), drawn by its real-world PayFi rails and aggressive incentives.

Ethereum’s Risk of Revisiting $3,000

Ethereum Price Prediction charts show a descending wedge forming after ETH failed to break and hold $4,000 resistance twice in July. With daily exchange reserves down to the lowest level since 2016, traders debate whether the supply crunch can sustain a push higher or if profit-taking will drive ETH back to $3,200–$3,000 support.

Whale accumulation tells part of the story: anonymous addresses added 790,000 ETH—about $2.89 billion worth—over the past 20 days, suggesting some holders expect long-term upside. Yet futures open interest has flattened, and funding rates on perpetual contracts dipped into neutral, signaling indecision among derivatives traders.

Most Ethereum Price Prediction models mark $3,800 as a critical pivot: a sustained close below could open a path to $3,500, then to the psychological $3,000 floor. Conversely, reclaiming $4,000 on strong volume may validate longer-term bull cases, targeting $4,200 and $4,500 resistances next.

Remittix’s Utility Draws Whale Attention

As Ethereum Price Prediction scenarios grow murky, some whales are diversifying into Remittix (RTX), a $0.0895 token solving a $19 trillion payments problem through live pilots in Ghana and Kenya. A $250,000 community giveaway spiked wallet registrations by 420 percent, while CertiK audits have eased institutional concerns.

Here’s why Remittix is on whales’ radars:

• Direct crypto-to-bank transfers in 30+ countries
• Mass-market appeal beyond the crypto crowd
• Deflationary tokenomics designed for long-term growth
• Early believers are already calling it “XRP 2.0”
• Time-sensitive entry point before listings and parabolic growth

The upcoming Q3 2025 wallet beta—supporting 40+ assets with real-time FX conversion—adds a concrete milestone, giving RTX a clear runway that many speculative plays lack.

Hedging ETH Volatility with PayFi Rails

Ethereum Price Prediction remains a balancing act between ETF-driven inflows and potential profit-taking that could push ETH back toward $3,000. Traders locked into ETH’s narrative must weigh bullish fundamentals—like whale accumulation and regulatory clarity—against technical headwinds around $4,000 resistance.

Remittix offers a compelling hedge: live payment corridors, audited security, and a major $250,000 giveaway, plus an imminent Q3 2025 wallet beta launch. For portfolios bracing for an Ethereum Price Prediction flip from bullish to cautious, allocating a slice to RTX may provide stability and real-world utility alongside ETH’s market-leading upside.

Discover the future of PayFi with Remittix by checking out their project here:

Website: https://remittix.io/

Socials: https://linktr.ee/remittix

$250,000 Giveaway: https://gleam.io/competitions/nz84L-250000-remittix-giveaway

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While meme coins like Shiba Inu (SHIB) and Dogecoin (DOGE) continue to grab headlines with social hype and speculative pumps, seasoned analysts are now pivoting toward DeFi platforms that generate actual on-chain revenue and support investor returns beyond token volatility. That shift is fueling new interest in Mutuum Finance (MUTM)—a rising DeFi protocol built around real yield, token buybacks, and passive earning strategies that meme coins have never offered.

Mutuum Finance (MUTM)

What sets Mutuum Finance (MUTM) apart is its upcoming decentralized stablecoin, which is engineered for capital efficiency and yield optimization. Designed to maintain a strict $1 peg, the stablecoin will only be minted when loans are issued and burned automatically upon repayment. This controlled mint-burn model safeguards the supply from uncontrolled inflation while giving users reliable access to dollar-backed liquidity. With the added integration of Layer-2 networks, the ecosystem will offer low-cost, fast transactions that are essential for sustainable DeFi utility.

Meanwhile, users who participate in lending pools by depositing stablecoins or top-tier crypto assets like ETH or BTC will receive mtTokens—interest-bearing tokens that reflect both the original deposit and the accumulated yield. What makes this mechanism even more rewarding is that mtTokens can be staked in smart contracts to earn MUTM rewards, sourced directly from protocol revenue. This revenue is strategically used to buy back MUTM from the open market, which not only redistributes value to loyal users but also creates consistent upward pressure on the token price. For investors focused on maximizing ROI, this dual-layer yield model presents a rare opportunity to generate returns beyond basic APY expectations.

Presale Momentum and Compounding Growth

Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is already up 250% since its initial presale phases, and Phase 6 is currently underway at just $0.035 per token. With over 7% of the Phase 6 allocation sold and more than $13.7 million already raised from over 14,700 holders, the momentum is building fast. The next price jump to $0.040 in Phase 7 reflects a 15% increase—an attractive margin for investors looking to front-run late-stage buyers ahead of the official listing at $0.06.

Security-focused participants can take additional comfort in the protocol’s CertiK audit. The MUTM token contract achieved a strong Token Scan score of 95.00, and the platform’s Skynet score stands at 78.00—an impressive rating that supports trust among institutional and retail buyers alike. With a $50,000 bug bounty now live in partnership with CertiK, the team behind Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is clearly prioritizing security during development.

For those who entered early, the gains have been undeniable. One ETH investor from Phase 1 who swapped at $0.01 now holds 300% more value as the token has reached $0.035 in Phase 6. These are the kinds of compounding returns rarely seen in bear markets, and they offer a stark contrast to the stagnation of hype-driven tokens like Shiba Inu (SHIB), which lack financial utility, or Dogecoin (DOGE), which depends on external influencers to drive price.

A Roadmap With Yield at the Center

Mutuum Finance (MUTM) isn’t a temporary trend—it’s a protocol being built in four structured roadmap phases. The upcoming beta platform launch will introduce borrowers and lenders to both P2P and P2C models. While the peer-to-peer system is designed for customized agreements between users—ideal for those trading niche or volatile tokens—the peer-to-contract (P2C) system focuses on pooled liquidity and automatic interest rates, balancing lending and borrowing incentives algorithmically.

Lenders can earn passive APYs by supplying stablecoins and blue-chip tokens like ETH or BTC into smart contract-based pools, while borrowers unlock liquidity by overcollateralizing their deposits. Loan repayments are flexible, and interest continues to accrue in the lender’s favor as long as capital remains in the pool. All of this is tied back into mtTokens, which can be further staked to earn MUTM—rewarding long-term participants and reinforcing a self-sustaining loop of value.

At the heart of this ecosystem is a sustainable stablecoin model that doesn’t rely on artificial pegs or vague backing claims. Instead, it’s governed by strict issuance rules and supported by the platform’s real economic activity. That’s what sets Mutuum Finance (MUTM) apart in 2025, and why analysts are predicting it to become one of the year’s most rewarding DeFi assets.

With the Phase 6 presale live, price climbing, and a Layer-2 future on the horizon, Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is fast becoming the go-to pick for crypto holders who want more than empty hype.

For more information about Mutuum Finance (MUTM) visit the links below:

Website: https://www.mutuum.com

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/mutuumfinance

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The rise of blockchain has always been about removing unnecessary intermediaries, but Bitcoin Swift is taking this vision further by making smart contracts not just programmable but fully autonomous, adaptive, and auditable through its AI engine. This shift transforms how decentralized applications evolve, manage risk, and interact with real-world data, giving Bitcoin Swift a clear edge as crypto heads deeper into 2025.

Why AI-Driven Smart Contracts Are Attracting Attention

Many blockchains offer smart contracts, but most operate in static environments, unable to adapt or evolve once deployed. Bitcoin Swift breaks from this mold through AI integration that turns contracts into responsive agents capable of learning from network activity, adjusting performance, and optimizing outcomes without manual updates. The WASM-compatible architecture supports this flexibility, allowing developers to craft intelligent contracts that grow smarter over time.

Bitcoin Swift does not aim to replace giants like Ethereum. Instead, it provides a more specialized ecosystem where privacy, compliance, and governance are deeply integrated into the technology stack. These elements make it a preferred choice for users looking beyond hype-driven markets toward practical, scalable solutions.

Bitcoin Swift’s Technical Foundation

The hybrid consensus model at the core of Bitcoin Swift delivers both security and adaptability.

• Proof-of-Work secures the network through SHA-256

• Proof-of-Stake validators oversee checkpoints and governance integrity

• Checkpoints every 100 blocks ensure transparency and finality
  

AI smart contracts operate alongside federated oracles to provide data streams that inform decision-making and protocol behavior.

• Oracles deliver real-time data from both off-chain and on-chain sources

• Contracts adjust autonomously with changing inputs and governance votes

• AI governance tools filter proposals through risk scoring models
  

Bitcoin Swift’s contributors have undergone KYC verification to ensure transparency and accountability within the project’s leadership.

Privacy is enhanced through decentralized identity solutions and zk-SNARK technology. These allow users to verify compliance without revealing sensitive personal data, maintaining trust and security across financial interactions.

The protocol’s commitment to security is validated through its successful Spywolf Audit and Solidproof Audit, which confirm the robustness of its smart contracts and overall architecture.

Governance and Future Development

Bitcoin Swift’s governance system is one of its defining features. AI-driven risk assessment tools ensure that only well-vetted proposals reach the voting phase. Quadratic voting weights decisions by decentralized identity reputation, giving more influence to trusted participants and reducing the risk of manipulation by whales or malicious actors.

The roadmap for Bitcoin Swift spans from Q3 2025 through Q4 2026, offering a detailed blueprint for growth. After launching on Solana for rapid onboarding and rewards, the project will migrate to its own blockchain. Milestones include the rollout of zk-SNARK ledgers for private transactions, an on-chain AI sandbox for further contract development, and the implementation of AI-governed DAO voting. The culmination of these efforts will be the BTC3 mainnet launch, a regulated-compliant infrastructure, and institutional integrations.

Also, Bitcoin Swift continues to attract attention from the crypto space, with more influencers recognizing its potential. A detailed breakdown from Crypto Nitro highlights why this project is earning serious praise.

The Bitcoin Swift Presale

Bitcoin Swift is now live with its presale, giving early participants a rare opportunity to join the BTC3 ecosystem while it is still in its earliest stage. Tokens are currently priced at $3, with the next stage moving to $4 and a confirmed launch price of $15. Stage 3 current APY is 121%. This presale is gaining momentum fast because it isn’t just about token speculation. Early buyers unlock access to on-chain governance and start earning programmable rewards through BTC3’s Proof-of-Yield system.

AI-Powered Governance and Data Integrity

Bitcoin Swift’s AI systems extend beyond smart contracts into its governance framework and data validation.

• Federated AI oracles ensure accurate and up-to-date market data

• zk-SNARK privacy layers protect user information

• AI pre-screens governance proposals to maintain network health
  

This layered approach positions Bitcoin Swift as a leader in secure, scalable, and intelligent decentralized finance.

Conclusion

Bitcoin Swift is not just another blockchain project. It represents a shift toward smarter, self-evolving financial ecosystems where AI, privacy, and decentralized governance intersect. As crypto matures, platforms like Bitcoin Swift that combine real utility with innovative technology are likely to shape the next wave of adoption and growth.

For more information on Bitcoin Swift:
Website: https://bitcoinswift.com

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Real-world asset tokenization is already a massive department within the blockchain industry.

Real World Asset Tokenization Is Here

By giving a real-world asset like a house, car, artwork, collectible item, or season tickets to a sports franchise a blockchain token, cryptocurrency platforms can provide more financial services for users.

In fact, various blockchains hosted $24 billion worth of tokenized real-world assets in June 2025, according to a tally posted by Forbes.

According to the survey, over 205,000 blockchain users held deeds to some real-world assets with the help of 194 various smart contract issuers.

While that’s a large number of vendors to choose from to log real-world property with financial value using the blockchain, number one and two for size in crypto markets are Ethereum and Solana.

It’s interesting to note that Ether’s price gained some 30% over the past 30 days, while SOL is up by a slight 5%.

But this lag may be an opportunity for altcoin investors to speculate on an undervalued RWA segment within these two digital currency economies.

Solana RWA Growth Outpaces Ethereum in Q1 – 2

According to data collected by RWAxyz, a blockchain explorer that focuses on tokenized real-world assets, the total value of all the segment on Solana increased by over +200% year-to-date by mid-July.

Meanwhile, Ethereum’s pool of RWAs grew in market value by +81% YTD. That’s certainly impressive growth, driven by increased blockchain adoption and a perceived bull market. But Solana RWAs grew more than twice as fast over the same 28-week period.

The RWAxyz data indicates a Solana RWA growth of +200% YTD by mid-July; however, Messari data shows a figure of +140% growth for the year so far, with a total value exceeding $418 million.

The US government hopes to support the blockchain industry’s efforts to tokenize real-world assets. Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Paul Atkins recently said,

“Tokenization is an innovation and we at the SEC should be focused on how do we advance innovation at the marketplace.”

Solana’s performance this year in meme coins and RWAs is impressive, but a Wall Street-driven demand shock for Ethereum could still hand Ether tokens the edge in 2025’s altcoin price markets.

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TL;DR

• Ripple’s native token fared relatively well during one phase of the ongoing market-wide correction, but has slipped further below the crucial resistance at $3.
• Although the asset has lost more than 20% of its value since its all-time high registered in mid-July already, there could be more pain on the horizon. Here are four signs supporting this narrative.

Technical Indicators

It was just a few weeks ago when XRP rode a massive wave that drove it from a range-still position of around $2.2 to an all-time high of $3.65. Following this spectacular run, the asset expectedly calmed and retraced toward $3.3. At this point, analysts emerged to warn about the significance of the $3 support, which has to endure so that XRP can remain in a bullish state.

Although this was indeed the case for a long period during the recent correction, that support line finally cracked in the past several hours, and the third-largest cryptocurrency now sits well below it. Although it still hasn’t closed beneath it on the daily, it could dump to the next two support lines at $2.8 and $2.5 if it does, as previously reported.

The second worrying sign for XRP’s price comes from the TD Sequential metric. Ali Martinez, a popular crypto analyst with roughly 140,000 followers on X, warned that the indicator had flashed a sell signal on the 4-hour chart at the local top.

Thirdly, Martinez highlighted the MVRV ratio, which just notched a “death cross, another sign that a steeper correction could be underway.”

Whales Dumping

Ahead of and during the aforementioned rally to a new all-time high, large market participants, known as whales, were accumulating en masse. Within a few weeks, they spent billions to acquire more tokens. In fact, they were buying even when the asset’s price dipped.

However, whales have switched their strategy and disposed of more than 700 million XRP tokens in the span of just a day. To put things into a USD perspective, this stash is worth over $2.1 billion at current prices. Such massive sell-offs increase the immediate selling pressure and serve as examples for smaller investors who can follow suit.

Whales have sold over 710 million $XRP in the past 24 hours! pic.twitter.com/xE5ldWaZz7

— Ali (@ali_charts) August 2, 2025

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Ripple’s cross-border payments token took central stage in July as it finally did what many thought it was impossible and broke its all-time high set over seven years ago (January 2018) at $3.4. XRP peaked at $3.65 after a mindblowing 65% rally that took place in just a matter of ten days or so.

However, the third-largest cryptocurrency, which had a market cap of well over $200 billion at that point, has already dropped by 20% to a multi-week low of $2.9 as of press time, raising a few questions, such as whether it has already reached its 2025 high. To gain a different perspective, we decided to ask three of the most popular AIs: Grok, ChatGPT, and Gemini.

More Peaks to Come?

Is the July 2025 all-time high of $3.65 as good as it is going to get for XRP this year? Well, the three AIs in question provided a few alternative answers, as giving a straightforward yes or no answer would be irresponsible, given the volatile nature of the cryptocurrency market. Also, it’s impossible to know what would happen in the future.

Nevertheless, the AI solutions offered these scenarios based on what has transpired in the past year or so – developments, market changes, regulatory improvements, etc – and on a few probabilities.

ChatGPT’s bullish scenario indicated that the current correction is “often healthy after a parabolic run.” If XRP holds above critical support levels, such as $2.8 and $3, its rally could resume in the following week. Additionally, it noted that if BTC and ETH maintain their overall bullish structure, XRP has a solid chance of jumping past its July peak.

It could get another price boost if spot Ripple ETFs are approved in the States and when, for once, the legal case against the SEC officially concludes. ChatGPT also noted that XRP tends to outperform later during a bull market phase.

“Historically, XRP has been a late-stage bull run performer.

In both 2017 and 2021, it had explosive second legs after initial consolidation.”

Grok’s answer was somewhat similar:

“XRP’s $3.65–$3.66 high in July 2025 is a significant milestone, but most expert sources don’t rule out the possibility of new highs later this year if strong market or regulatory catalysts materialize. For now, the price correction appears to be a healthy retracement after a swift rally, not necessarily the definitive peak of the cycle.”

Peak Already Achieved?

Gemini was slightly less optimistic about XRP’s upcoming performance by the end of the year. It outlined significant competition in Ripple’s field, from contenders like Stellar, that can take some of its market share and jeopardize XRP’s adoption curve.

In terms of the asset’s price movements, it said it “might consolidate around its current price or even experience further declines before a potential rally in 2026.”

ChatGPT also provided a more skeptical scenario, suggesting that the lack of fresh catalysts could limit XRP’s upside potential. It noted that capital can rotate out of XRP into other popular altcoins, which are yet to benefit during this market phase, such as TON, SOL, or some meme coins, and Ripple’s native token could cool down.

Overall, though, ChatGPT, as well as Grok, maintained a more bullish stance. The former noted that XRP’s actual high this year can be somewhere between $4 and $5. The latter was even more optimistic, indicating that a price pump to $8 is not out of the question if certain developments go Ripple’s way, such as approval of spot XRP ETFs, major partnership announcements, or a broader market surge.

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A former Tokyo Stock Exchange software engineer built and launched the Binance cryptocurrency exchange in 2017. Soon after that, they issued BNB as a native token for its ecosystem.

One of the features that makes it original is BNB’s supply limit of 200 million and Binance’s regularly scheduled BNB “burns.” These are intended to halve its supply effectively.

The company cryptographically locks up some of its own BNB tokens in a way that makes them impossible ever to retrieve or spend again, thus “burning” them.

As a result, the value of the remaining BNB supply increases in an exchange economy against fiat currencies and stablecoins.

That’s a way for the company to share some of the profit with all the other token holders. It provides built-in, long-term support for BNB price growth. So far, ROIs for long-term BNB holders have been very attractive when compared to returns on investment for US stock owners.

Here are some eye-popping BNB crypto token figures, milestones, and comparisons for you.

1. BNB Price Record High To Date (Jul. 28): $850

The BNB price rally on crypto exchanges in July took it to an all-time high record of $850. Even though the price has since declined by some 12%, this is still a very impressive accomplishment.

Over the past month, that’s a +14% ROI, after settling down to $755 at the time of this writing.

This also makes for an impressive growth of around 35% in the past 365 days. Since debuting on crypto exchanges at $0.10 for 1 BNB coin eight years ago in July 2017, that’s an ROI of 849,900%.

It’s an average annualized ROI of 106,237% for Binance tokens over the eight years since the landmark crypto bull market year of 2017.

BNB Tokens vs. S&P 500 US Stocks Compared

By comparison, the S&P 500 Index grew by 158% from Jul. 2017 until this July.

The average annualized ROI of 19.75% for the past eight years was well above average for the broad US stock market benchmark. For many decades now, the S&P 500 has delivered around 10% yearly ROI.

The eight-year ROI from 2017 BNB tokens, approaching one million percent, is staggering compared to the 158% growth from stocks that most people’s grandparents are relying on to keep their retirement years secure and comfortable.

Investing relatively small amounts of money in Binance in 2017 has remarkably produced a significantly life-changing, trajectory-altering financial result for the average household or business.

Are results this extraordinary and unheard of even real? Is there something questionable or dubious about them?

2. BNB Market Cap Surpasses $100 Billion

Amazon shares delivered investors 298,666% ROI in 28 years. Something almost three times that gargantuan percentage in less than a third of the time is par for the course with the Internet’s accelerating rates of market adoption for new tech platforms.

Binance and its BNB currency are no small flash in the pan. Comparisons to US tech giants Microsoft and Amazon are apt and plentiful. It’s not just BNB’s price growth and ROI that are impressive, but its market cap.

The total market capitalization for the BNB economy surpassed $100 billion in July for the third time since last December and in Nov. 2021.

Binance is just eight years old. In 28 years, Amazon has grown to be a nearly $2.5 trillion market cap company by common stock shares.

The sheer, relentless, daily volume of profitable business that Binance conducts with customers, swapping cryptocurrencies for a small fee per transaction, supports the growth in its native token’s market cap and exchange prices.

Binance has gotten into trouble with the U.S. government for anti-money laundering law violations and settled them with the Department of Justice by paying a stiff $4.3 billion fine.

That puts the exchange in the same company as every banking giant like JP Morgan in Warren Buffett’s portfolio, which has also paid massive corporate fines to the US government over similar cases.

3. Nanotech Grabs Corporate BNB Treasuries In 2025

Meanwhile, another corporate treasury stockpile race is brewing over BNB tokens.

Michael Saylor and his Washington, D.C.-based Strategy, Inc. have started investing in Bitcoin over the past four years. Now, even the US government is collaborating with the crypto bros to stockpile BTC, ETH, XRP, SOL, and ADA.

Then you’ve got a publicly traded hotel company in Japan and an online sports betting company in Minnesota piling billions into Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Now, two nanotech firms are buying BNB tokens to establish their own corporate crypto treasuries.

Chinese microchip designer Nano Labs is snapping up some $90 million worth of 120,000 BNB tokens to rebalance its corporate finances.

Pennsylvania-based biotech firm Windtree Therapeutics announced on July 24 that it is committing $520 million to its BNB token treasury strategy, a move aimed at attracting major institutional investment, bringing its total to $700 million.

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TL;DR

• BONK retests $0.000025 neckline with cup-and-handle pattern, suggesting possible 100% upside rally.
• Analysts highlight previous resistance turning support as traders await a bounce or further downside.
• Grayscale tracking sparks institutional interest as BONK holds near critical support amid heavy trading.

BONK Teeters Before Potential Breakout

Bonk (BONK) trades below $0.000026 after falling 8% in the past 24 hours and 27% over the last week. Trading volume reached $570 million in the same period. Market attention is on a key support zone that could determine the next move.

Crypto analyst Jonathan Carter said BONK is retesting its neckline at $0.000025, forming what he identified as a cup-and-handle pattern, which is often seen during bullish continuation phases.

Carter said, 

“pattern completion combined with a neckline hold could result in 100% upside.” 

His price targets are $0.000035, $0.000037, $0.000041, and $0.000052. He noted that trading volume increased on the right side of the pattern, which can confirm market interest during a potential breakout.

#BONK Neckline Retest – Bulls Ready to Bounce

Cup and handle pattern executing flawlessly near the $0.000025 support zone‍

Pattern completion + neckline hold = 100% upside

Target levels: $0.000035 → $0.000037 → $0.000041 → $0.000052

This is the setup that doubles… pic.twitter.com/Lb98rWSjDZ

— Jonathan Carter (@JohncyCrypto) August 1, 2025

Interestingly, technical readings show the Relative Strength Index (RSI) has cooled from earlier highs, giving room for another upward move if buying returns.

Buyers Watch Previous Resistance as Support

Analyst BATMAN shared that BONK’s recent pullback is approaching a previous resistance area, now a potential support zone between $0.000025 and $0.000026.

“If it dips a bit lower into that blue box, that’s the spot I’d be looking to buy,” he said. 

A recovery from this zone could keep the bullish setup intact. A break below the area, however, would suggest fading short-term strength.

Institutional Tracking Adds Interest

Last month, BONK was added to Grayscale’s institutional tracking list. While this does not confirm investment, traders see it as a step that may bring broader market visibility.

Market participants are now focused on whether BONK can hold its neckline support and trigger the next leg of the cup-and-handle pattern or if the decline continues in the near term.

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