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Top News, Bitcoin and Altcoin Volatility, Major Hacks, and DeFi Investments
It’s been a wild week for cryptocurrency!
Bitcoin’s price went on a rollercoaster ride, soaring between $65,000 and $70,000, all thanks to a surprising turn of events with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) news. Was this a bullish sign or a bearish blow? What other factors sent shockwaves through the market? This week’s report will crack the code on these burning questions and many more.
This is information you can’t afford to miss. Dive right in.
Top Trending Crypto News This Week
The burning question on everyone’s mind is: “Is the crypto market in a bull run?” In recent weeks, a series of significant developments have been seen, which have strengthened the market’s position considerably. This week also brought notable fluctuations, and we’ll explore those details in this section.
Terraform Labs and Do Kwon Settle SEC Lawsuit for $4.5 Billion
In a groundbreaking development, Terraform Labs and its former CEO, Do Kwon, finalized a $4.5 billion settlement with the SEC. This agreement, enforced by a U.S. District Court, bars them permanently from the crypto sector following Terra’s $40 billion collapse.
Donald Trump Advocates for U.S. Bitcoin Mining Dominance
President Donald Trump has advocated for all future Bitcoin mining to occur within the U.S., following a meeting with Riot Platforms’ CEO Jason Les and head of public policy, Brian Morgenstern. He expressed his support for domestic mining firms on Truth Social, highlighting the strategic importance of keeping Bitcoin operations stateside.
OKX Reports Identity Theft Incidents
OKX revealed in a statement that a hacker exploited forged “judicial documents” to access the personal information of a few users, with the matter now under investigation by judicial authorities. The breach, revealed by two compromised user accounts on social media, involved the creation of new API keys following unusual risk notification SMS texts from Hong Kong.
CPI Report Sparks Market Volatility
The U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) remained unchanged in May, outperforming forecasts of a 0.1% increase and showing a year-over-year rise of 3.3%, slightly below the anticipated 3.4%. This news triggered a brief surge in the market; however, it later triggered significant long-liquidation.
MicroStrategy Increases Bitcoin Holdings
MicroStrategy, led by Michael Saylor, has increased its convertible senior notes offering from $500 million to $700 million, according to a recent announcement. This upsized offering will fund further Bitcoin acquisitions and general corporate affairs.
Bitcoin and Altcoin Performance Highlights
This week, Bitcoin experienced increased volatility due to two key macroeconomic factors. The Federal Reserve’s announcement after its interest rate decision and the release of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) data both led to significant fluctuations in Bitcoin’s price, pushing it close to the critical $70,000 mark. However, the price later fell.
Over the last seven days, investors continued to accumulate BTC near the dip. Japanese company Metaplanet capitalized on the bearish price movement of Bitcoin to enhance its treasury. On June 11, the firm announced that it had acquired an additional 23.25 Bitcoin, increasing its total holdings to 141.07 Bitcoin. These were purchased at an average price of $65,365.
The altcoin market also witnessed a surge in activity due to Bitcoin’s massive volatility. Purchases were not limited to Bitcoin, as Ether also saw significant buying activity among long-term holders. Julio Moreno, the head of research at CryptoQuant, reported on X that accumulation addresses acquired 298,000 Ether within 24 hours on June 12. This figure was just slightly below the record purchase of 317,000 Ether on September 11, 2023.
This week, the price of BTC reached a peak of $70,035 and dipped to a low of $65,103, ultimately reflecting a 5% decrease overall.
Crypto Dominance Shifts and Market Insights
This week witnessed dynamic movements in the crypto market, with Bitcoin asserting its dominance amidst fluctuating trends. Here’s a breakdown of the key developments:
Bitcoin Dominance Grows, Altcoins Retreat
Bitcoin’s market cap dominance rose by 0.83% this week, now standing at 55.3%. Conversely, altcoins (excluding the top 10) saw their dominance decline sharply by nearly 4% to 10.57%, reflecting a shift in investor sentiment towards BTC.
On-Chain Metrics Signal Opportunities
Cumulative Value Coin Days Destroyed (CVDD): Insights from CVDD suggest that Bitcoin may not have peaked yet, hinting at potential upward movements ahead. This analysis positions BTC favorably as a buying opportunity in the current market.
Decline in Profitable Addresses: The recent bearish volatility led to a significant drop in profitable addresses, falling from 98.82% to 91.85%. This decline has triggered increased liquidation in the Bitcoin market.
Bitcoin Price Rainbow Chart Analysis
Despite recent volatility, the Bitcoin Price Rainbow Chart indicates favorable buying opportunities during price dips. This analysis suggests a strategic entry point for investors anticipating future price increases.
Drop In Whale Interest: The whale interest for BTC price witnessed a drop this week.
Data from IntoTheBlock suggests that large transaction volume faced a drop from the peak of $54.84 billion to a low of $47 billion.
Bitcoin ETF Data Insights
Bitcoin has remained relatively stable in its price movements over the past few months, even though there has been a record $12 billion in net inflows into spot Bitcoin ETFs. This unexpected stability has caused concern among investors, especially since many analysts had forecasted a very bullish trend for Bitcoin following the launch of these ETFs.
According to Farside data, on June 10, Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs saw their first outflows since May 10, totaling $64.9 million and ending a 19-day streak of inflows. The outflows were led by Grayscale’s GBTC with $39.5 million, followed by Invesco Galaxy Bitcoin ETF (BTCO) at $20.5 million, Valkyrie’s Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BRRR) at $15.8 million, and Fidelity’s Bitcoin ETF (FBTC) with $3 million. Despite this, the net inflows for these ETFs generally remain positive.
| Ticker | ETF Name | Price | Price Change | Volume |
| IBIT | iShares Bitcoin Trust | $37.3 | -0.6 (-1.58%) | $838.92M |
| GBTC | Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (BTC) | $58.18 | -0.96 (-1.62%) | $295.92M |
| FBTC | Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund | $57.25 | -0.88 (-1.51%) | $398.52M |
| ARKB | ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF | $65.42 | -1.09 (-1.64%) | $133.01M |
| BITB | Bitwise Bitcoin ETF | $35.69 | -0.58 (-1.60%) | $56.32M |
Bitcoin ETFs experienced over $226 million in net outflows on Thursday, marking the third day of withdrawals this week, a pattern similar to late April. Preliminary data from SoSoValue indicates that Fidelity’s FBTC led with $106 million withdrawn, followed by Grayscale’s GBTC with $62 million, and Ark Invest’s ARKB with $53 million in outflows. BlackRock’s IBIT was the exception, gaining $18 million. Valkyrie, Franklin Templeton, Hashdex, and WisdomTree’s ETFs saw no changes in flow. Wednesday was the week’s only day of net inflows, adding $100 million.
Bitcoin’s Technical Analysis
Bitcoin price opened this week at $69,075; however, it failed to maintain this trading range by the end of this week. On 11 June, BTC’s price dropped toward a low of $66K; however, it later surged ahead of the CPI report and FOMC meeting. As CPI came in softer than expected, Bitcoin and other assets witnessed a steep decline, with the price testing buyers’ patience around $65K. As of writing, BTC price trades at $66,230, declining over 0.6% in the last 24 hours.
The 20-day exponential moving average (EMA) has begun to decline, currently sitting at $67,025, and the relative strength index (RSI) has moved below the midline, suggesting that bears currently have an advantage. A drop below the $65K level might send the BTC price to test $60.1K.
For the bulls, time is critical. They need to push and sustain the price above the 20-day EMA to avert further declines. If successful, the pair could ascend towards $70,000 and possibly extend gains up to $72,000.
Top Cryptocurrency Weekly Analysis
Setting Bitcoin aside, we will now dive into other areas of the cryptocurrency market that have seen significant activity this week. This will cover detailed analyses of meme coins, AI tokens, and stablecoins, as well as a review of the week’s top gainers and losers and key blockchain activities.
Top Gainers/Losers This Week
This week in the cryptocurrency market, several tokens stood out with notable gains. Non-Playable Coin (NPC) led the pack with a remarkable 54.1% increase in its price, followed by Beldex (BDX) and Metaplex (MPLX), which rose by 30.7% and 27.3% respectively. Rocket Pool (RPL) also saw significant growth at 14.5%, showcasing its strong market presence. Rollbit Coin (RLB), while having the smallest gain among the top performers, still managed a respectable 9.2% rise.
| Name | Price | Volume | 7d Change |
| Non-Playable Coin (NPC) | $0.02583 | $3,835,941 | 54.10% |
| Beldex (BDX) | $0.04459 | $1,199,460 | 30.70% |
| Metaplex (MPLX) | $0.3534 | $3,058,845 | 27.30% |
| Rocket Pool (RPL) | $23.79 | $143,927,905 | 14.50% |
| Rollbit Coin (RLB) | $0.07031 | $3,731,547 | 9.20% |
Beercoin (BEER) led the losses with a drastic 47.7% drop, followed closely by Wormhole (W) which decreased by 35.7%. Curve DAO (CRV) also faced a tough week, declining by 32.2%. Echelon Prime (PRIME) and SATS (Ordinals) (SATS) were not far behind, recording losses of 31.7% and 30.1% respectively.
| Name | Price | Volume | 7d Change |
| Beercoin (BEER) | $0.00002305 | $124,931,341 | -47.70% |
| Wormhole (W) | $0.4582 | $93,683,362 | -35.70% |
| Curve DAO (CRV) | $0.2821 | $248,640,668 | -32.20% |
| Echelon Prime (PRIME) | $10.42 | $22,090,479 | -31.70% |
| SATS (Ordinals) (SATS) | $0.06123 | $29,303,237 | -30.10% |
Top Memecoins Analysis Of This Week
This week in the cryptocurrency market, notable meme coins by market cap have shown varied price movements. Dogecoin (DOGE) experienced an 8.06% decline, while Shiba Inu (SHIB) saw a more substantial drop of 13.88%. Pepe (PEPE) also faced a decrease of 7.98%. Dogwifhat (WIF) recorded a 14.27% decline, marking significant volatility. The most dramatic fall was seen in FLOKI, which plummeted by 28.29%. Despite these declines, there were minor positive changes in the hourly changes, suggesting some level of trading cooldown among meme coin enthusiasts.
| Name | Price | 1h % | 24h % | 7d % | Market Cap |
| Dogecoin (DOGE) | $0.1362 | 0.59% | -4.36% | -8.06% | $19,706,421,135 |
| Shiba Inu (SHIB) | $0.00002068 | 0.60% | -3.75% | -13.88% | $12,185,736,385 |
| Pepe (PEPE) | $0.00001195 | 2.02% | -0.95% | -7.98% | $5,025,420,824 |
| dogwifhat (WIF) | $2.43 | 0.31% | -0.41% | -14.27% | $2,422,507,273 |
| FLOKI (FLOKI) | $0.00002057 | 0.92% | -2.97% | -28.29% | $1,966,723,403 |
Top AI Coins Analysis Of This Week
This week, top AI-related cryptocurrencies exhibited notable declines. NEAR Protocol saw the largest drop at 18.00%, while Bittensor decreased by 23.33%. Injective and Render also faced significant downturns.
| Name | Price | 1h % | 24h % | 7d % | Market Cap |
| NEAR Protocol (NEAR) | $5.60 | -0.10% | -5.22% | -18.00% | $6,100,048,038 |
| Render (RNDR) | $8.05 | 0.98% | -3.48% | -15.45% | $3,127,342,483 |
| Injective (INJ) | $25.91 | 0.28% | -11.13% | -12.84% | $2,420,108,447 |
| The Graph (GRT) | $0.2387 | 0.35% | -3.57% | -11.76% | $2,269,864,276 |
| Bittensor (TAO) | $298.23 | -0.71% | -6.58% | -23.33% | $2,068,294,698 |
Top Metaverse Tokens Analysis Of This Week
This week’s top metaverse tokens by market cap experienced significant fluctuations. Immutable (IMX) faced the sharpest weekly decline of 16.57%, while Gala (GALA) also dropped considerably by 17.22%. FLOKI saw the most severe downturn at 29.09%. In contrast, Notcoin (NOT) displayed stability with a modest weekly gain of 0.83%. Axie Infinity (AXS) declined by 14.18%.
| Name | Price | 1h % | 24h % | 7d % | Market Cap |
| Immutable (IMX) | $1.73 | 0.26% | -3.70% | -16.57% | $2,609,235,531 |
| Notcoin (NOT) | $0.01946 | -0.34% | 7.68% | 0.83% | $1,998,143,481 |
| FLOKI (FLOKI) | $0.000204 | -1.00% | -3.74% | -29.09% | $1,950,648,966 |
| Gala (GALA) | $0.03305 | -0.36% | -4.16% | -17.22% | $1,047,225,530 |
| Axie Infinity (AXS) | $6.75 | 0.48% | -3.53% | -14.18% | $984,049,540 |
Top Stablecoins Analysis
This week in the stablecoin sector, Tether (USDT) continues to lead with a market cap of over $112 billion, despite slight fluctuations in trading volume. USDC and Dai showed modest changes, with market caps of approximately $32 billion and $5 billion, respectively. Notably, Ethana USDe reported a significant 51.6% increase in its market cap, highlighting growing investor interest. Conversely, First Digital USD experienced a sharp 33% decrease.
| Coin | Price | 24h Volume | Exchanges | Market Cap | 30d Change |
| Tether (USDT) | $0.9988 | $45,015,746,781 | 352 | $112,403,514,928 | 1.30% |
| USDC (USDC) | $0.9998 | $6,128,906,377 | 368 | $32,355,569,902 | -2.60% |
| Dai (DAI) | $0.999 | $405,706,788 | 272 | $5,221,305,817 | -4.60% |
| Ethana USDe (USDE) | $1.00 | $119,982,239 | 9 | $3,516,028,181 | 51.60% |
| First Digital USD (FDUSD) | $0.9982 | $5,914,936,729 | 23 | $2,541,603,279 | -33.00% |
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Top Blockchains Weekly Analysis
In this segment, we’ll dive into the major activities across top blockchains, examining their market dominance and total value locked (TVL). We will separately analyze layer-1 and layer-2 blockchains to offer a detailed view of current market trends and sentiments.
Dominance of L1 Chains
This week’s overview of the top layer-1 blockchains shows Ethereum leading significantly in both market dominance at 81.65% and total value locked (TVL) at $61.775 billion. BNB Smart Chain and Solana follow, with market dominance of 6.81% and 5.66%, respectively, and TVLs over $5 billion each. Bitcoin, usually not categorized purely as a smart contract platform, shows a TVL of $1.102 billion with a 1.46% dominance. Avalanche also features, with a TVL of $786 million and a 1.04% market dominance.
| Chain | 24h Change | 7d Change | 30d Change | 24h Volume | TVL | Dominance |
| Ethereum | 0.10% | -4.50% | 14.90% | $1,704,146,226 | $61,775,390,527 | 81.65% |
| BNB Smart Chain | -0.40% | -8.70% | 16.10% | $466,225,871 | $5,154,620,039 | 6.81% |
| Solana | -0.90% | -7.10% | -2.30% | $1,258,114,417 | $4,280,422,686 | 5.66% |
| Bitcoin | -0.80% | -5.30% | -2.50% | – | $1,102,578,965 | 1.46% |
| Avalanche | -2.50% | -7.20% | 17.20% | $33,493,066 | $786,784,013 | 1.04% |
Dominance of L2 Chains
This week’s analysis of top layer-2 blockchains reveals varied performance. Arbitrum One leads in market dominance at 28.85% with a notable 12.1% increase over 30 days. Blast showed a significant 35.7% growth, the highest in the group. Base and Optimism recorded moderate long-term gains. Despite recent declines, Polygon POS maintains steady activity.
| Chain | 24h Change | 7d Change | 30d Change | 24h Volume | TVL | Dominance |
| Arbitrum One | -0.50% | -5.20% | 12.10% | $465,765,028 | $2,974,377,689 | 28.85% |
| Blast | 0.10% | -6.40% | 35.70% | $141,082,628 | $2,078,697,971 | 20.16% |
| Base | -0.50% | -3.20% | 7.50% | $648,067,948 | $1,640,311,770 | 15.91% |
| Polygon POS | -0.60% | -6.40% | 2.30% | $126,634,465 | $881,904,360 | 8.55% |
| Optimism | -0.60% | -8.70% | 7.90% | $102,280,789 | $730,896,188 | 7.09% |
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Top Crypto Exchanges Performance Analysis (7-day)
Top Centralized Exchanges
Binance, the largest exchange, boasts a normalized 24-hour volume of approximately $8.6 billion and an actual volume nearing $16.6 billion, attracting about 65.5 million visits monthly. Bybit and HTX follow, with notable volumes and lower visitor counts. Coinbase and Gate.io also show significant trading activity, with monthly visits of 40.9 million and 16.1 million, respectively.
| Exchange | 24h Volume (Normalized) | 24h Volume | Monthly Visits |
| Binance | $8,598,884,565 | $16,641,029,643 | 65.5 M |
| Bybit | $3,995,307,418 | $4,583,085,437 | 30.4 M |
| HTX | $2,586,813,439 | $2,586,813,439 | 19.8 M |
| Coinbase Exchange | $2,210,586,639 | $2,210,586,639 | 40.9 M |
| Gate.io | $2,113,400,227 | $2,812,015,036 | 16.1 M |
Top Decentralized Exchanges
Uniswap V3 on Ethereum leads with a 24-hour volume of approximately $1.04 billion, capturing 18.5% of the market share and attracting over 10 million monthly visits. Raydium and Orca follow, with respective market shares of 10.7% and 8.2%, indicating substantial trading activity. Uniswap V3 on Arbitrum One also shows notable engagement, mirroring the Ethereum platform’s visit count. Curve on Ethereum, though smaller in volume, maintains a consistent user base.
| Exchange | 24h Volume | % Market Share by Volume | Monthly Visits |
| Uniswap V3 (Ethereum) | $1,042,602,699 | 18.50% | 1,03,88,376 |
| Raydium | $602,205,436 | 10.70% | 34,21,258 |
| Orca | $463,585,969 | 8.20% | 4,80,015 |
| Uniswap V3 (Arbitrum One) | $307,392,576 | 5.50% | 1,03,88,376 |
| Curve (Ethereum) | $288,704,453 | 5.10% | 2,60,162 |
Top Derivatives
Binance Futures leads with $19.5 billion in open interest and $54.4 billion in daily trading volume. Bybit follows with $13.2 billion in open interest and $19.4 billion in volume. Bitget, Deepcoin, and CoinW also have significant activity, with billions in both open interest and trading volume.
| Exchange | 24h Open Interest | 24h Volume |
| Binance (Futures) | $19,548,348,236 | $54,498,982,029 |
| Bybit (Futures) | $13,177,264,279 | $19,411,986,707 |
| Deepcoin (Derivatives) | $10,535,384,835 | $7,710,801,075 |
| Bitget Futures | $10,269,511,123 | $15,522,748,862 |
| CoinW (Futures) | $6,781,434,672 | $23,015,968,916 |
Crypto Funding Analysis This Week
Crypto Fundraising Trend
The crypto fundraising trend over the past two weeks shows a significant variation in funds raised. From June 10 to June 15, 2024, $112.8 million was raised across 32 fundraising rounds. This contrasts with the previous week, June 3 to June 9, 2024, which saw $409.43 million raised in 29 rounds. While the number of rounds increased in the more recent week, the total funds raised were notably lower
| Week | Funds Raised | Number of Fundraising Rounds |
| June 10– June 15, 2024 | $112.8 Million | 32 |
| June 3-June 9, 2024 | $409.43 Million | 29 |
Active Investors This Week
The table highlights the activity of various investment funds in the crypto space. Electric Capital and Castrum Capital lead with four deals each. Several other funds, including Gains Associates, Kangaroo Capital, and Web3Port, followed with two deals each. Smaller funds like Animoca Brands and Paradigm participated in one deal each.
| Funds | Deals |
| Electric Capital | 4 |
| Castrum Capital | 4 |
| Gains Associates | 2 |
| Kangaroo Capital | 2 |
| Web3Port | 2 |
| Pantera Capital | 2 |
| Big Brain Holdings | 2 |
| CSP DAO | 2 |
| Mask Network | 2 |
| Animoca Brands | 1 |
| Delphi Ventures | 1 |
| Framework Ventures | 1 |
| Outlier Ventures | 1 |
| Paradigm | 1 |
Crypto Fundraising by Category
According to Cryptorank’s data, DeFi was the most invested category this week, with Electric Capital and Castrum Capital leading the way. Blockchain infrastructure and GameFi also attracted significant investments, reflecting a diverse interest in various sectors of the market.
Top Hacks This Week
The UwU Lend protocol was hacked for nearly $20 million on June 10. Another exploit resulted in $3.5 million being stolen from UwU during the reimbursement process. Additionally, the cryptocurrency exchange Lykke was breached on June 10, losing $22 million in digital assets.
Holograph’s native token fell 79.4% after a hacker exploited its operator contract, minting 1 billion HLG tokens worth $14.4 million. Holograph confirmed the hack on June 14 and is working to freeze the hacker’s accounts.
| Hack | Total Amount Stolen | Date |
| UwU Lend protocol (first hack) | $20 million | Jun-10 |
| UwU Lend protocol (second hack) | $3.5 million | June 13 |
| Lykke cryptocurrency exchange | $22 million | Jun-10 |
| Holograph (HLG token exploit) | $14.4 million | Jun-14 |
As a result, nearly $60 million was stolen this week from four different hacks.
Conclusion
Phew! That was a whirlwind week in the crypto market. We unpacked major news like the SEC settlement with Terraform Labs, Donald Trump’s stance on Bitcoin mining, and of course, the wild price swings of Bitcoin. While hacks like the ones on UwU Lend, Lykke exchange, and Holograph cast a shadow, the continued investment in DeFi, blockchain infrastructure, and GameFi hints at exciting things to come.
Stay tuned as we follow these developments closely and keep you informed!
Bitcoin (BTC) Mining stocks like Riot Platforms (RIOT), Marathon Digital (MARA) and CleanSpark (CLSK) retreated in pre-market trading as BTC retreated.
RIOT, MARA and CLSK all fell more than 2%, while other crypto-related stocks such as MicroStrategy (MSTR) and Coinbase (COIN) fell 1.5%.
Bitcoin sell-off continues
Crypto-linked stocks retreated as Bitcoin resumed its downtrend on Wednesday. After rising to $63,750 on Monday, BTC is hovering at $60,0000 and it is unclear whether it will recover.
More importantly, Bitcoin is dangerously close to the crucial support at $58,273, which is the 200-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA). The next support level for Bitcoin is $56,426, representing its lowest level in May.
Bitcoin Price Chart
If Bitcoin drops below this price, it will be a sign that the bears have prevailed, which could take it to the $50,000 level, if not below.
This decline happened after a whale deposited nearly 2,000 Bitcoins to Binance in two separate transactions. While this isn’t always the case, deposits to exchanges often happen when holders are exiting their positions.
The whales’ action coincided with a period in which the German government continues to sell off its Bitcoin holdings. It transferred $52 million worth of coins to exchanges on Tuesday.
As a result, data from CoinGlass shows that the volume of Bitcoin balances on exchanges has started to increase. The volume rose to 2.49 million on Tuesday, from last month’s low of 2.47 million.
Bitcoin balances on exchanges
Bitcoin Mining Companies at Risk
If the Bitcoin sell-off continues, it will put Bitcoin mining companies like Marathon, CleanSpark, and Riot Platforms at risk. These companies have tended to have a close correlation with Bitcoin in the past.
This drop is happening a few months after the halving event, reducing the amount of Bitcoins that miners receive.
To compensate for this drop, most of these companies have added their mining equipment. CleanSpark has reached a hash rate of 20 EH/swhich helped her mine 445 coins in June after mining 417 coins the previous month. She did this after purchasing 5 mining sites in Georgia.
Digital Marathon mined 590 coins in June, down 40% from the same month in 2023 and flat from May.
Riot Platforms, on the other hand, focused on acquiring Bitfarms, a company that mined 189 coins in June.
U.Today – Amid an ongoing sell-off in the cryptocurrency market, Michael Saylor, a prominent advocate and president of MicroStrategy, made a statement on X (Twitter) that reverberated across the crypto space: “Just Bitcoin.”
This two-word tweet comes as the cryptocurrency market faces significant sell-offs as the price of Bitcoin plummets.
Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency by market value, began its decline in Tuesday’s trading session, hitting $63,223 at one point before falling further.
Losses deepened on Wednesday as investors considered remarks from Fed Chair Jerome Powell, with Bitcoin hitting intraday lows of $59,509. At the time of writing, BTC is down 2.85% over the past 24 hours to $60,274.
According to data from CoinGlass, the sell-off has resulted in a significant amount of cryptocurrencies being liquidated in the past 24 hours, totaling over $166 million. However, this has not deterred Saylor’s confidence in Bitcoin, as he reiterates his longing for the crypto asset in his tweet.
Cryptocurrency market crashes
Cryptocurrencies fell on Tuesday after Fed Chairman Jerome Powell said the central bank needs to see more progress on inflation before cutting interest rates, which are now at 5.25%-5.50%. Powell revealed at a monetary symposium in Sintra, Portugal, that the United States is moving closer to a disinflationary path.
“We want to be more confident that inflation is moving sustainably downward toward 2% before we begin the process of tapering or easing policy,” Powell said.
Market losses deepened after Wednesday’s economic releases that indicated the labor market is cooling. Recent data showed weaker-than-expected private payroll growth in June, but weekly jobless claims were higher than economists had forecast. The latest figures come ahead of the highly anticipated June nonfarm payrolls report on Friday.
As the cryptocurrency market goes through a period of uncertainty, the coming days and weeks will be crucial in determining the direction of BTC’s price.
Rumors that the long-awaited Grand Theft Auto 6 will use cryptocurrency that has been circulating for more than a year now—and they’re spinning again.
On Wednesday, a pseudonymous Crypto Twitter influencer named Gordon — apparently named after Gordon Gekko from the iconic 1987 film “Wall Street” —shared to his nearly 500,000 followers that “GTA 6 will allow cryptocurrency payments” and that “so far only Bitcoin, EthereumIt is USDT [are] confirmed.”
But in reality, no cryptocurrency has been confirmed for Grand Theft Auto 6, despite ongoing chatter about the rumors. Rockstar Games and parent company Take-Two have made no such announcements this week on the subject, nor have they made any prior announcements, and official trailers and announcements have made no mention of cryptocurrency being included.
However, the tweet — which also included a fake trailer for the game — quickly went viral, with over 500,000 views as of this writing in a matter of hours. When Twitter users asked Gordon for his sources, he would jokingly respond that his “uncle works there” or say that previous reports on the matter were “old” at this point.
But really, nothing has changed since then. DecipherGG’s reported in previous rumors in May 2023, not even since the first official trailer — which initially leaked with “BUY BTC” stamped on itApparently by the leaker in question—premiered last December.
DecipherGG reached out to Rockstar Games for comment but did not receive an immediate response.
Could Grand Theft Auto 6 implement a crypto element when it releases in 2025? It’s certainly possible, and if so, it would be a transformative moment for cryptocurrency adoption by the traditional gaming industry.
Take-Two Interactive has explored the space before, acquiring casual gaming giant Zynga in early 2022, when Take-Two founder and CEO Strauss Zelnick suggested there were “Web3 opportunities” that they could explore better as a team. Zynga has launched its first blockchain game on Ethereum, called Sugartownbut Take-Two has yet to get involved with other brands.
Rockstar Games, on the other hand, prohibited the use of cryptocurrency or NFTs on player-run Grand Theft Auto 5 servers in late 2022, following a rise in the use of NFTs to represent unique player-owned assets on modded game servers.
And given Grand Theft Auto’s satirical tone, the game may be more likely to criticize cryptocurrency and poke fun at caricatures of crypto fans and NFTs, for example, rather than trying to launch its own on-chain currency. But that’s all speculation at this point, as there are relatively few official details about GTA 6.
For now, at least, don’t believe the hype. While Rockstar Games hasn’t officially closed the door on cryptocurrency usage in Grand Theft Auto 6, it hasn’t confirmed anything about it either. However, it’s sure to remain a hot topic in the long run leading up to release, which is currently scheduled for fall 2025.
Edited by Ryan Ozawa.
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Crypto President Trump’s ‘Lesser’ Regulation Will Bless Coinbase’s Bitcoin Leverage, Expert Says – Coinbase Glb (NASDAQ:COIN)
Chris SenyekChief Investment Strategist at Wolfe Researchrecently expressed his opinion on the potential impact of a Donald Trump win the 2024 elections in the cryptocurrency market.
What happened: Senyek suggested that a Trump presidency could ease cryptocurrency regulations, benefiting companies like Coinbase Global Inc. COIN due to its importance Bitcoin BTC/USD Leverage.
“Trump would be less harsh on crypto regulation, and Coinbase would be a big beneficiary of that given its influence on bitcoin,” Senyek said during CNBC’s “Last Call” on Tuesday.
See too: Enhance Your Retirement Portfolio: The Benefits of Adding Cryptocurrency
Why does this matter?:Senyek’s comments come in the context of the former president Donald Trump‘s reported plans to participate at the Bitcoin 2024 convention, which could reinforce his image as a “Crypto President”.
Trump’s potential participation in the Bitcoin 2024 convention, a major event on the cryptocurrency calendar, could have significant implications for the industry.
Pratik KalaHead of Research in DigitalX Limitedhe has predicted a Trump victory in the upcoming elections, but warns that immediate cryptocurrency-friendly regulations may not be a priority.
A recent report by 10x Search explore the recent rise in Bitcoin price and its potential connection to Trump’s strong position in the 2024 election race. The report, titled “Is the Bitcoin Trump Pump Sustainable?”, highlights a 4% spike in Bitcoin’s price following the news that the president Joe Biden will remain in the race despite a poor performance in the presidential debate.
Price Action: At the time of writing, Bitcoin was trading 2.10% lower at $60,860.66, according to Benzinga Pro.
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