Michael Saylor signalled another bitcoin purchase by Strategy, which would mark the company's fourth consecutive week of buying. The previous tranche on June 22 was 520 BTC – one of Strategy's smaller recent purchases. The company currently sits approximately $13 billion underwater on its bitcoin holdings.
Historical data and heavy short positioning suggest bitcoin could rally toward $75,000 in July. However, if the cryptocurrency breaks below a key support level, a drop to $55,000 remains a real risk. Analysts say the outcome will largely depend on whether current support holds.
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has published a proposed penalty framework targeting significant crypto token issuers that fail to comply with new EU regulations. Non-compliant issuers could face fines of up to 12.5% of their annual revenue. The framework is part of the rollout of landmark EU crypto market laws.
Financial markets next week will focus on the US Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) report and a speech by the Federal Reserve chair, both of which could significantly move the Bitcoin price. The article outlines the macroeconomic calendar as a potential catalyst for crypto market volatility. No specific price forecasts or exact event dates are provided in the text.
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has publicly challenged Michael Saylor's approach to funding Bitcoin purchases at his company Strategy. Garlinghouse questioned the safety and sustainability of the investment model, adding fuel to an ongoing debate about the risks involved. Saylor is widely regarded as one of Bitcoin's most prominent advocates.
Bitcoin advocate Samson Mow claims that bitcoin has already hit its price bottom, basing his argument on the assertion that the traditional four-year halving cycle has fundamentally changed. Several analysts remain sceptical, continuing to forecast further downside for the cryptocurrency.
Michael Saylor, bitcoin bull and head of Strategy, hinted at further bitcoin purchases by sharing a chart of the company's $50 billion bitcoin stash alongside a teaser that they will need "more data points." Strategy's stock continues to fall despite the announcement, with market scepticism about the company's ongoing accumulation strategy remaining high.
Ripple, which spent years positioning itself as the replacement for the SWIFT banking network, has reversed course and is now integrating with the existing financial infrastructure rather than trying to displace it. The strategic shift could accelerate the adoption of Ripple's technology, but raises questions about the future value proposition of XRP, which was closely tied to the promise of disrupting cross-border payments.
Michael Anderson, co-founder of crypto venture firm Framework, says blockchain is evolving into the financial layer for capital-intensive industries such as AI and robotics, moving well beyond crypto-native speculation. He argues that distributed ledger technology can enable new financing models for industrial-scale projects. Anderson sees this shift as the next major frontier for the entire crypto sector.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong announced the company has switched to Chinese AI models — GLM 5.2 and Kimi 2.7 — moving away from more expensive Western alternatives. An automated routing system selects the best model per request by task and price, and improved caching boosted the hit rate from 5% to 60%. As a result, Coinbase halved its AI spending even as token usage continued to grow.
Binance recorded over $400 million in weekly net outflows as the EU's MiCA regulatory transition deadline draws near. However, early exchange flow data show no clear signs of a mass user migration to rival platforms, despite competitors' efforts to attract Binance customers. The situation is expected to become clearer after the official MiCA deadline passes.
Representatives of the Polska 2050 party met with Zbigniew Bogucki, head of the Presidential Chancellery, to negotiate changes to a proposed cryptocurrency law, according to PAP sources. Several amendments to the bill were agreed after the meeting to satisfy the president's expectations. The revised law is expected to be less restrictive for the crypto market than the original draft.
Dogecoin is trading around $0.087, with historical statistics pointing to a seasonally difficult month ahead for the cryptocurrency. The coin continues to struggle with price stabilisation, and analysts note that the coming period has historically been weak for DOGE. Investors are watching to see whether the pattern repeats.
Bitcoin and Ethereum whales — holders of large crypto quantities — have been unusually active over the past few days, accumulating assets following recent price drops. Analysts are debating whether these moves signal an anticipated rebound or simply short-term accumulation. The article explores possible interpretations of the whales' strategy.
XRP is under increasing selling pressure and risks falling below the key $1 level, according to analysts. Market participants are closely watching specific price support levels for signs of a further breakdown. The broader situation around Ripple is described as increasingly complicated amid current market conditions.
Grayscale research head Zach Pandl argued that Strategy should sell $3 billion worth of Bitcoin to meet its cash obligations and restore market confidence. CryptoQuant pushed back, saying the company has alternative financial tools available to support its STRC token without liquidating Bitcoin holdings. The disagreement highlights growing uncertainty around Strategy's Bitcoin-heavy business model.
Bitcoin fell below $60,000, losing nearly 7% on the week, as the second quarter came to a close in the red. Both Bitcoin and Ether are posting back-to-back quarterly losses — a rare negative first half of the year that breaks the usual pattern. Altcoins suffered even steeper declines than the major tokens.
Strategy, Michael Saylor's firm, holds over 843,000 bitcoins, making it the largest corporate Bitcoin holder. However, falling Bitcoin prices and mounting financing costs are putting pressure on the company's "eternal hold" strategy. The situation highlights that even the boldest Bitcoin bet comes with real financial obligations.
Blockchain network Base published a post-mortem report revealing that back-to-back outages were caused by a "race condition" bug in its sequencer system. After the system was reset following the first outage, the sequencers failed to catch up, triggering a second disruption. The incident exposed a vulnerability in the network's architecture.
CryptoQuant analyst Darkfost says Bitcoin's unspent transaction output (UTXO) data is currently signalling a capitulation phase in the market. According to the analyst, such periods have historically always been profitable for long-term investors. The data suggests short-term holders are selling at a loss, which may represent a buying signal for patient investors.
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