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$2.26 billion in outflows over a two-week period.Polymarket faces a $520K exploit concern on Polygon flagged by ZachXBT, but developers say assets are safe.Near Protocol’s move to self-automate growth is powering a rapid spike in its token value.Bitcoin volatility expectations hit a seven-month low even as macro risks remain elevated.IREN co-founder highlights infrastructure as the primary constraint on AI, ahead of chip shortages.Hidden Fees Are Costing Crypto Card Users Thousands — UCardCrypto Launches to Fix the ProblemARK Invest builds a $12.5 million position in Bullish over four trading days.XRP ETFs draw steady inflows amid a spike in wallet activity, while bitcoin and ether funds remain under pressure.Major tokens hover in a compressed range as traders increasingly shift toward altcoins.Bitcoin stabilizes around $77,700 as attention shifts to $75,000 support following widespread liquidations across the market.India escalates action on prediction markets, leading to Polymarket’s shutdown and raising concerns over Kalshi’s future.As losses on crypto bets deepen, Trump Media insists it moved, not sold, $205 million in bitcoin.Tom Lee argues that even with trillions in tech IPO supply, the S&P 500 will remain resilient.Mark Cuban says a disappointing breakdown in Bitcoin’s hedge narrative led him to sell the majority of his holdings.Bitcoin’s long-term holder supply is surging back toward all-time highs, marking the end of its multi-year declineWith a $6 billion expiry approaching, traders are heavily positioning in $82,000 Bitcoin calls before the May 29 expiration.A large crypto investor has bet $224,000 that XRP’s price will show no movement at all during JuneHere’s why Bitcoin pulled back after hitting the 200-day moving average.Bitcoin mining firms tied to AI gain ground as Nvidia tops earnings expectations and issues strong guidance.IPO documents reveal SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, held 18,712 BTC worth $1.29 billion at Q1’s end.With Bitcoin dropping and bond yields rising, BTC’s implied volatility continues to hover at low levels despite market shifts.K33 argues the Bitcoin bear market today is distinct, as deeply pessimistic traders are helping restrict further losses.Bitwise says Hyperliquid’s HYPE is among the most undervalued assets in the crypto market.Why Trump’s Bitcoin ETF plans seem to have broken down before takeoffData suggests the February selloff that sent Bitcoin to $60,000 may have been its bottom.Bitcoin sits near $77,400 as derivatives positioning reflects caution in the market.During Bitcoin’s recent five-day drop, Bitfinex traders doubled their bullish stance, sending long positions to the highest level in 2.5 years.Crypto markets rebound—Bitcoin, Ether, and XRP climb as Senate moves against expanded Iran war authority for Trump.Bitcoin tumbles $5,000 in days as derivatives and ETF trends suggest the decline may intensifyRevolut looks to expand Dogecoin utility with new physical card offeringNewly public companies could soon be able to raise cash immediately as the SEC advances its largest rule reform in decades.JPMorgan says a large-scale network uptick is essential for ether and altcoins to close the gap with bitcoin.Bitcoin remains range-bound approaching a decisive monthly close as speculative coins fall back.Strategy completed a $2 billion bitcoin acquisition in a landmark purchase last weekXRP slides 2% with profit-taking pressure pulling it under $1.40Bitcoin falls beneath $77K as higher oil prices and yields weigh on marketsBitcoin breaks below $77,000 as Trump’s Iran remarks spark risk-off moodLeopold Aschenbrenner’s $13.6B AI venture leans heavily on crypto mining sectorXRP slides 2% with profit-taking pressure pulling it under $1.40Bitcoin Depot, the region’s largest Bitcoin ATM firm, has sought bankruptcy protection.Aave resumes ether borrowing caps following losses tied to a $230 million exploit.Optimistic crypto bets backfired, resulting in $563 million in liquidations as Bitcoin and Ether took the biggest hit.Bitcoin steadies فوق $81,000 while XRP and DOGE rise 5% after the Clarity Act passes the Senate Banking Committee.Clarity Act boost lifts XRP above bitcoin, yet a full bull cycle awaits Congressional backingBitcoin’s drop to $78K triggers $500M in liquidations, dragging SOL and XRP down 5%SpaceX prepares for June 11 IPO pricing, picking Nasdaq as the venue for its historic listing.Bitcoin lingers below key technical support, with Treasury yields a likely dragStrategy will repurchase $1.5 billion in 2029 convertible notes, leveraging cash or proceeds from bitcoin sales.Strategy’s STRC posts $1.5 billion in trading activity, funding the acquisition of 11,707 BTC.Tevau Card Review: Can This USDT Visa Card Replace Your Traditional Spending Card?Bitcoin pushes to $82,000, lifting Coinbase and broader crypto equities as the Clarity Act gains traction.Bitcoin hitting $80,000 recently could signal a temporary liquidity squeeze instead of a long-term bullish trend.Coinbase aligns with Hyperliquid’s stablecoin push as momentum builds across DeFi trading markets.Bitcoin’s rally to $80,000 was likely powered by non-U.S. spot demand, data reveals.A sharp $635 million exodus from spot bitcoin ETFs highlights changing investor behavior—here’s the impact on priceBitcoin trades above $81,000 post-CPI surprise, with BNB and DOGE emerging as top performers among large-cap tokensA 300% surge in committed bitcoin buyers highlights growing conviction, with the bulk of new investors now profitable.Copper outpaces gold in a 2020-like move, suggesting a looming bitcoin breakoutBitcoin holds beneath $81,000 amid expectations of Trump-Xi negotiationsBitcoin’s cycle signal has entered green territory for the first time since March 2023.GameStop’s $56 billion acquisition bid is rebuffed by eBay, putting the spotlight back on bitcoin exposure.As ether struggles to keep pace with bitcoin, the ETH/BTC ratio has fallen to its lowest point in 10 months.As it pivots to AI infrastructure, MARA has sold $1.5 billion in bitcoin holdings.BTC Briefly Climbs Past $82K While SOL, DOGE Jump; Michael Burry Cautions on Equities“Overblown Narrative”: Strategy’s Michael Saylor Pushes Back on Bitcoin Selling ClaimsBitcoin chops higher and lower at CME open as Iran tensions trigger risk-off moves.MARA expected to deliver weak Q1 results as markets eye its AI strategy.XRP climbs 2.5%, beating Bitcoin and Ether as it pushes beyond $1.45 resistance.A dormant Bitcoin whale dating back to 2013 has executed a $40 million BTC transfer.Tom Lee: Ceasefire signals market bottom, setting the stage for a bitcoin rallyThe next leg for bitcoin depends on oil, and at this point, it could go either way.Bitcoin drops under $71,000 after Iran ceasefire shows cracks within 48 hours, weighing on ETH, SOL, XRP.Bearish bets unravel: $427M in Bitcoin, Ether and oil shorts liquidated on ceasefireBitcoin rallies beyond $72,000 as U.S. stock futures gain on easing U.S.–Iran tensionsBitcoin pushes past $70K on Iran truce, with caution creeping into the rally.Demand surged between $60,000 and $70,000, with roughly 850,000 BTC accumulated in that bandBeyond Bitcoin and looming quantum threats, Anthropic’s Mythos AI may carry profound implications for decentralized finance.Crypto whale cashes in $2M profit on successful oil shortsXRP and one country dominate as crypto inflows recover to $224 millionBitcoin sell-off speculation builds on emergence of known patternBitcoin retreats toward $68,000 as declining demand meets increased whale selling.Bitcoin moves out of sync with software stocks as Iran war and AI trends alter market structureBitcoin ETF demand reaches its highest point since FebruaryThe options market for bitcoin is discreetly pointing to a major potential drop.BTC gains on ceasefire headlines from Iran while Algorand pushes higherA move back to $75,000 is critical, or Bitcoin could slide toward $10,000, an analyst cautions.Circle reinforces Arc 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Stellar Jumps 14% Then Retraces Sharply Amid Volatility From Network Upgrade

Stellar Rallies Over 14% Amid Developer Optimism and Network Upgrade Progress

Stellar Lumens (XLM) soared 14.3% over a 24-hour period into Wednesday, fueled by surging trading volumes and growing confidence in the network’s technological development. XLM peaked at $0.293 before ending the session slightly lower at $0.2896, as institutional investors and developers responded positively to advancements in the protocol’s core infrastructure.

Key Catalyst: Stellar Core v23.0.0rc2 Release

The rally was driven by the Stellar Development Foundation’s announcement on July 7 of the v23.0.0rc2 release candidate for Stellar Core. This release marks a significant milestone as the protocol moves closer to its full v23.0.0 rollout, promising improved scalability and network stability. The update includes crucial refinements that have strengthened confidence among both developers and institutional players in Stellar’s technological roadmap.

Technical Performance and Market Activity

Throughout the 24-hour window ending July 9 at 14:00 UTC, XLM demonstrated solid technical strength. The most intense buying activity occurred between 11:00 and 13:00 UTC, when trading volumes exploded to 163.4 million and 405.9 million, respectively—far above the daily average of 54.7 million.

Key resistance levels at $0.270 and $0.278 were decisively breached, flipping into support zones and signaling strong market conviction, according to CoinDesk Research’s technical analysis data.

However, the momentum moderated toward the session’s end. XLM slipped 2.05%, retreating from $0.293 to $0.287, after failing to hold above $0.291. This drop triggered a cascade of sell orders, likely driven by short-term trading algorithms, and established new resistance near $0.294, the analysis showed.

Outlook Remains Constructive

Despite the late-session pullback, the broader technical outlook for Stellar remains bullish. With development progress accelerating and solid support established above $0.278, XLM appears poised for another attempt to test the $0.294–$0.30 range in the near term.

Technical Analysis Highlights

  • Price Range: $0.252 to $0.293, representing a 14.3% intraday surge before settling at $0.2896.
  • Volume Spike: Peaked at 405.9M, nearly 7.5 times the 24-hour average of 54.7M.
  • Resistance Breakouts: $0.270 and $0.278 flipped into support amid strong buying pressure.
  • Retracement: A 2.05% dip from $0.293 to $0.287 after breaching $0.291.
  • New Resistance: Formed near $0.294 following selling pressure.
  • Development Driver: The release of Stellar Core v23.0.0rc2 boosted sentiment around protocol maturity and upgrade readiness.

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