I. Crypto Market Overview

Key Takeaways

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Macro Environment

US June CPI and PPI data releases are in focus, with expectations of a more dovish Fed stance as inflation cools. The Senate faces a four-week deadline to pass the CLARITY Act, with regulatory uncertainty impacting institutional crypto participation. The ECB advances digital euro pilots, while stablecoin regulation debates intensify, shaping the global digital asset landscape.
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Crypto Market

The crypto market rebounded in the past 12 hours, led by BTC up 2.23% to $63,768 and ETH rising 5.42% to $1,863.6, driven by softer US inflation data and renewed ETF inflows. Altcoins showed mixed performance; DeFi tokens outperformed, with CRV up 7.83%, INJ up 6.62%, and ENA up 5.54%, fueled by protocol upgrades and strong on-chain activity. SOL gained 1.35%, while ARB dipped 1.68%.
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Today's Outlook

Key events today include the release of US June CPI, Core CPI, and PPI data, alongside Federal Reserve Chair Warsh's testimony before Congress, which will shape monetary policy expectations and market volatility.
Fear and Greed Index
98.00% Annual Percentile
28 Fear
Total Crypto Market Cap
$2.20T
2.25%
Total Market Trading Volume
$67.62B
17.50%
Altcoin Season Index
91.67%
Quarterly Percentile
59 / 100
Total Futures Market Open Interest
1.96B
3.38%
Futures
397.80B
3.55%
Perpetuals

II. Industry Updates

Macro-economic Policies

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The US June CPI rose 3.5% year-over-year, below expectations, triggering a rally in Bitcoin, gold, and silver as investors anticipate a more dovish Fed stance and improved liquidity for crypto markets.

2.

US consumer prices declined in June for the first time since 2020, reducing pressure for further Fed rate hikes and supporting risk asset sentiment, which may enhance DeFi and NFT market activity.

3.

Federal Reserve Chair Warsh reaffirmed a zero-tolerance policy for persistently high inflation, emphasizing strong nominal wage growth and economic resilience, which supports a stable macro backdrop for digital assets.

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CME FedWatch data shows a 63.1% probability that the Fed will hold rates steady in July, with lower odds of a hike, signaling continued accommodative conditions that could sustain crypto market liquidity.

5.

Oil prices are surging amid escalating US-Iran tensions, raising inflation concerns and the prospect of prolonged high interest rates, which could increase volatility and risk-off sentiment in CRYPTO markets.

Cryptocurrency Regulatory Trends

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The US Senate faces a four-week deadline to pass the CLARITY Act, a key crypto regulation bill; failure could delay federal digital asset rules until 2027, prolonging regulatory uncertainty and impacting institutional participation.

2.

A major US banking coalition has urged the Senate to tighten stablecoin yield rules in the CLARITY Act, warning that current loopholes could drain $1.3 trillion from bank deposits and reduce lending capacity, affecting crypto-banking dynamics.

3.

Global law firm Reed Smith launched an automated MiCA compliance platform to help crypto firms meet new EU regulatory requirements, signaling increased compliance costs and operational scrutiny for digital asset service providers in Europe.

4.

The European Central Bank selected 36 payment service providers for a digital euro pilot starting in H2 2027, advancing the EU’s regulatory and technical preparations for a central bank digital currency and impacting stablecoin competition.

5.

Japan’s JCB partnered with Circle to explore stablecoin payments for cross-border and merchant transactions, reflecting growing regulatory acceptance and integration of blockchain-based payment solutions in traditional finance.

Trending Tokens

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Curve DAO Token (CRV): CRV surged 7.5% in 24h with $73M volume, driven by the activation vote for LlamaLend 2 on Ethereum mainnet and new stablecoin integrations, boosting DeFi utility.

2.

Injective (INJ): INJ rose 6.6% in 24h with $110M volume, fueled by institutional momentum ahead of the Injective Summit and a new CoinGecko report highlighting $3.41M annualized revenue and strong token buybacks.

3.

Ethena (ENA): ENA gained 5.7% in 24h with $137M volume, supported by sustained TVL at $4.09B and increased DeFi activity, though no major protocol news was published in the last 24 hours.

Smart Money Movements

1.

BlackRock transferred 2,990 BTC worth $187.3 million to a Coinbase Prime hot wallet, signaling continued institutional engagement.

2.

A whale swapped 30,100 ETH for 859 BTC, totaling approximately $54.09 million, betting on a decline in the ETH/BTC ratio.

3.

The U.S. government moved $297 million in crypto, including 3,940.7 BTC and 30,007 ETH, to Coinbase Prime, raising speculation about asset liquidation.

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Bitcoin spot ETFs saw a net outflow of $425 million, with BlackRock's IBIT and Fidelity's FBTC leading withdrawals at $185 million and $246 million, respectively.

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OranjeBTC increased its corporate treasury by 8 BTC, bringing total holdings to 3,912 BTC valued at about $240 million, reinforcing its long-term accumulation strategy.

Events to Watch

Jul 14 (Tue)

US June CPI, Core CPI, and PPI data releases; Federal Reserve Chair Warsh testifies before Congress, impacting monetary policy outlook.

Jul 15 (Wed)

Bank of Canada announces policy statement and holds press conference; US Core PPI and inflation data releases, key for rate expectations.

Jul 19 (Sun)

ZKP token unlock: 6.67 million ZKP tokens to be released, potentially affecting ZKP price due to increased circulating supply.

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