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Published Jul 22, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin drifts below $66,000 as Movement Labs files for bankruptcy and traders eye Alphabet earnings
Bitcoin held just under $66,000 on Tuesday as traders waited for Alphabet's earnings report to read the health of the broader AI and tech trade. Movement Labs, a crypto project that had already faced a token scandal, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy — the day's clearest negative headline. Hyperliquid fell 6.47% and Zcash dropped 5.33%, while most large-cap assets slipped less than 1.5%.
Published Jul 21, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin hits a two-week high above $66,000 as ETF inflows streak reaches five days
Bitcoin climbed to a two-week high, touching $66,182, as five consecutive days of ETF inflows — the longest such streak since April — signaled renewed institutional appetite. Ethereum outpaced Bitcoin with a 4.5% gain, and XRP jumped 4% on technical momentum. The Fear & Greed index sits at 25 (Fear), a reminder that the broader market mood hasn't caught up with the price action yet.
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Week of Jul 20, 2026
Published Jul 20, 2026
Read free reportWeekly Crypto Pulse: Ethereum outperforms Bitcoin as market sentiment stabilizes
The total cryptocurrency market capitalization reached $2.274 trillion this week, with Bitcoin's dominance at 56.38% and Ethereum's at 9.85%. Ethereum saw a notable increase of 4.44% over the past week, while Bitcoin rose by 1.47%, reflecting a slight improvement in market sentiment despite ongoing regulatory concerns.
Published Jul 20, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin slips under $64,000 as oil rebound and AI selloff weigh on risk assets
Bitcoin dipped below $64,000 on Sunday as a bounce in oil prices and a broad selloff in AI-related stocks pulled capital away from risk assets. The move was modest — BTC fell less than 1% — but it landed against a backdrop of Fear & Greed at 29, deep in "Fear" territory, and Bitcoin ETF inflows that remain a fraction of recent outflows. The week ahead brings U.S. regulatory developments and an ECB rate decision that could set the tone for crypto markets.
Published Jul 19, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin options traders target $72K ahead of next week's Fed meeting
Crypto drifted higher on Sunday with Bitcoin up 1% and Ethereum up 1.2%, but the real story is positioning ahead of the Federal Reserve's meeting later this month. Large options bets targeting $72,000 for Bitcoin by month-end have drawn attention, suggesting some traders expect the Fed's tone to be a catalyst. Fear & Greed sits at 28 — firmly in fear territory — so the optimism is cautious at best.
Published Jul 18, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingCardano jumps 4.6% after handing core development to outside teams in decentralization push
Cardano was the day's standout mover, gaining 4.6% after announcing it would transfer core protocol development to external teams — a meaningful governance shift for one of the older proof-of-stake networks. Bitcoin rose 1.9% to $63,967, and most of the top 15 tracked assets ended the day in the green, though the Fear & Greed index sitting at 25 (Fear) signals the broader market remains cautious. The Senate's continued delay on the Clarity Act stablecoin bill is adding to that unease.
Published Jul 17, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin slips below $63K as U.S. strike on Iran rattles markets; Citadel backs Crypto.com at $20B valuation
A U.S. military strike on Iran sent a jolt through risk assets on Thursday, pushing Bitcoin down 1.83% to $62,759 and dragging most of the top 20 lower. Hyperliquid was the session's hardest hit, falling nearly 10% as geopolitical anxiety amplified selling pressure. Against that backdrop, Cronos bucked the trend — Citadel Securities' $400 million investment in Crypto.com, valuing the exchange at $20 billion, lifted confidence in the broader ecosystem and carried CRO to a 4.47% gain.
Published Jul 16, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingEthereum outpaces Bitcoin as BlackRock's ETF drives fresh inflows, while the Senate blocks clemency for SBF
Ethereum rose 0.34% while Bitcoin slipped 0.98% to around $63,900 — a small but meaningful divergence explained by a surge of ETF money flowing into Ether funds, almost entirely from BlackRock. The Senate's unanimous vote against clemency for FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried landed as a reminder that crypto's legal reckoning is still playing out. Fear and Greed sits at 25, deep in fear territory, and most of the top 15 assets closed in the red.
Published Jul 15, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin clears $64,000 as cooling U.S. inflation kills the rate-hike trade
A softer-than-expected U.S. inflation print shifted market expectations away from further Federal Reserve rate hikes, and crypto responded broadly — Bitcoin rose 3.3% to $64,552, Ethereum jumped 5.1%, and nearly every top-15 asset closed higher. Zcash led the day with a 9.4% gain, while DeXe was the notable outlier, falling 10.6% with no clear catalyst. The Fear & Greed index sits at 25 (Fear), a reminder that the market's mood hasn't fully caught up with today's price action.
Published Jul 14, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin slips toward $62,500 as traders raise bets on a July Fed rate hike ahead of Tuesday's CPI report
A hotter-than-expected jobs market has traders pricing in a higher chance of a Fed rate hike this month, and Bitcoin is feeling it — down 0.78% to $62,476 with the Fear & Greed index sitting at 22, deep in 'Extreme Fear' territory. The bigger story is what happens Tuesday: the CPI inflation report could either confirm or deflate those rate-hike bets, making it the most watched data point of the week. Meanwhile, the U.S. government moved $288 million in seized Bitcoin and Ether to Coinbase Prime, adding a separate layer of market uncertainty.
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Week of Jul 13, 2026
Published Jul 13, 2026
Read free reportWeekly Crypto Pulse: Bitcoin struggles to maintain $63,000 as market sentiment shifts
The cryptocurrency market cap reached $2.258 trillion this week, with Bitcoin's dominance at 56.11%. Ethereum saw a modest increase of 1.23%, while Bitcoin experienced a slight rise of 0.18%, reflecting a mixed sentiment amid geopolitical tensions and regulatory scrutiny.
Published Jul 13, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin ETFs snap an 8-week outflow streak, but a leverage flush drags BTC below $63,000
Bitcoin ETFs pulled in $197 million on Sunday, ending two months of consecutive outflows — a meaningful shift in institutional appetite. But an Asian-session leverage flush pushed Bitcoin below $63,000 on Monday, leaving the market in an uneasy position: fresh ETF demand on one hand, forced selling on the other. The Fear & Greed index sits at 28 (Fear), and the week ahead brings U.S. inflation data that could tip sentiment either way.
Published Jul 12, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin ETFs snap eight-week outflow streak as U.S. strikes Iran rattle broader markets
Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs pulled in a combined $282 million this week, ending eight consecutive weeks of outflows — the clearest sign yet that institutional appetite is returning. The good news was offset by U.S. military strikes on Iran, which kept both assets nearly flat on the day: Bitcoin slipped 0.38% to $63,965 and Ethereum edged up 0.21% to $1,803. DeXe was the day's biggest single-asset mover, jumping 13.81% with no clear public catalyst, while Avalanche led the losers at -4.77% as geopolitical unease weighed on risk assets.
Published Jul 11, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingCongress moves to ban the digital dollar as crypto drifts on low volume
A provision in a housing bill set to ban the U.S. government from issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC) passed tonight, removing a long-debated policy threat from the table. Markets barely moved on the news — Bitcoin edged up 0.23% to $64,113 and Ethereum gained 1.50% to $1,798.86 — but the Fear & Greed index sits at 26, deep in fear territory, suggesting the broader mood remains cautious. The real action was in the headlines: Circle won approval to open a national trust bank, and Japan unveiled a domestic investment push that analysts say could channel fresh capital into Bitcoin and gold.
Published Jul 10, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin climbs to nearly $64,000 as chip stocks rally and yen strengthens
A chip-stock rally and a stronger Japanese yen gave Bitcoin a macro tailwind on Thursday, pushing it up 2.56% to $64,371 — its highest level in this consolidation range in recent sessions. Most of the top 20 assets followed, with Ethereum gaining 2.37% and XRP breaking through the $1.10 resistance level traders had been watching. The Fear & Greed index sits at 23 (Extreme Fear), a reminder that the broader mood remains cautious even as prices tick higher.
Published Jul 9, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin holds near $63K as looming AI IPOs threaten to pull capital away from crypto
Two high-profile AI IPOs on the horizon are raising questions about whether institutional money will rotate out of crypto and into the new listings — a concern that landed as the day's main story even as Bitcoin edged up 1.19% to $62,796. The broader market moved in the same direction, with most top assets posting small gains. Fear & Greed sits at 22, deep in fear territory, suggesting the optimism behind today's green numbers is fragile.
Published Jul 8, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin slides below $62K as U.S.-Iran tensions push oil higher and crypto lower
Geopolitical pressure from escalating U.S.-Iran tensions drove oil prices up and risk assets down, pulling Bitcoin to $61,992 — a 1.66% drop — while Solana and XRP fell harder, losing 5.1% and 4% respectively. The Fear & Greed index sits at 20, deep in Extreme Fear territory. One bright spot: Zcash jumped nearly 4% on the back of a significant cryptographic security milestone, and a separate story out of Japan shows the yen's collapse is pushing companies toward Bitcoin and XRP as alternatives.
Published Jul 7, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin and Ethereum edge higher as Japanese rate fears weigh on sentiment
Bitcoin gained 1% to $63,246 and Ethereum rose 1.1% to $1,776.95, but the moves were cautious — the Fear & Greed index sits at 27 (Fear), and rising Japanese interest rates are casting a shadow over the macro relief rally that carried crypto higher in recent weeks. ETF inflows on Monday offered a counterweight, with institutional money still moving into both BTC and ETH funds. The bigger story today may be off-price: a governance exploit drained $20 million from the BONK treasury, and Binance launched a covered call yield product for Bitcoin holders.
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Week of Jul 6, 2026
Published Jul 6, 2026
Read free reportWeekly Crypto Pulse: Ethereum leads recovery as Bitcoin steadies above $63,000
The cryptocurrency market rebounded this week, with a total market capitalization of $2.254 trillion. Bitcoin rose 4.82% to $62,644, while Ethereum surged 11.91% to $1,758, reflecting a shift in sentiment following regulatory developments and market stabilization efforts.
Published Jul 6, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingEthereum leads crypto's hold above key levels as altcoin optimism returns
Crypto markets steadied on Monday, with Ethereum outpacing Bitcoin on a day when smaller altcoins caught a fresh bid. The broader story is one of recovery from recent weakness — Fear & Greed sits at 24 (Extreme Fear), yet most top assets closed in the green. Vitalik Buterin's announcement of Ethereum's biggest rebuild since the Merge added a concrete catalyst to ETH's relative strength.
Published Jul 5, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin climbs back above $63,000 as Binance sees $1.2B in ETH withdrawals
Bitcoin recovered past $63,000 on July 5th, reversing losses from the final days of June — a meaningful bounce given that the Fear & Greed index sits at a fearful 23. The bigger story may be off-exchange: Binance recorded $1.2 billion in outflows, with Ethereum withdrawals hitting a three-year high, suggesting holders are moving ETH off the platform in volume. Read on for what's driving the moves and what else is worth watching.
Published Jul 4, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin holds $61K on soft jobs data as XRP jumps 3.8% and Hyperliquid leads the top 15
A US Independence Day session saw crypto markets find steady footing after recent turbulence. Soft jobs data eased fears of further Federal Reserve rate hikes, helping Bitcoin hold above $61,000 and giving the broader market room to recover. XRP was the standout in the top 15, rising 3.8%, while Hyperliquid gained 5.3% — both outpacing Bitcoin's 1.2% rise. The Fear & Greed index sits at 22, firmly in 'Extreme Fear' territory, suggesting the market's mood remains cautious despite today's green session.
Published Jul 3, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin ETFs snap a 10-day outflow streak with $221M in fresh inflows as a short squeeze lifts ETH 6%
After ten consecutive days of redemptions, Bitcoin ETFs pulled in $221 million on July 3 — a meaningful reversal that helped push BTC toward $62,000. A short squeeze amplified gains across the board, with Ethereum jumping 6.1% and Hyperliquid surging 6.7%. The backdrop is still cautious: more Bitcoin is now held at a loss than at a profit, and the Fear & Greed index sits at 21 (Extreme Fear). Read on for what drove the moves and what else is worth tracking.
Published Jul 2, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingWarsh comments push Bitcoin above $60,000 as Metaplanet adds $170M to its treasury
Bitcoin crossed $60,000 for the first time in weeks after Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh made remarks that traders read as favorable for risk assets — pulling Solana, Ethereum, and Dogecoin higher alongside it. Metaplanet, a Japanese investment firm, added another $170 million in Bitcoin to bring its total holdings to 43,000 BTC, one of the largest corporate treasuries outside the US. The Fear & Greed Index sits at 19 (Extreme Fear), a reminder that the broader mood remains cautious even as prices tick up.
Published Jul 1, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin's worst ETF month on record: $4.5B in June outflows cap a 20% crash
June ended badly for Bitcoin — the asset fell 20% over the month, and U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs shed $4.5 billion, their worst monthly outflow on record. On the final day of the month, Bitcoin slipped another 0.68% to $58,873, with most of the top 15 assets following it lower. Solana was the notable exception, rising 2.16%. The Fear & Greed index sits at 11 — deep in Extreme Fear territory — and Stellar surged 11% on the day, though no clear catalyst has been identified for that move.
Published Jun 30, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBlackRock's Bitcoin ETF sheds $300M as BTC slides below $60,000 on yen pressure
Two converging forces pushed Bitcoin lower on June 30: BlackRock's IBIT ETF saw $300 million in outflows — one of its largest single-day redemptions — while the Japanese yen hit a 40-year low against the dollar, rattling a market that has grown unusually sensitive to that currency pair. Strategy's announced plan to sell Bitcoin added further pressure, dragging Ether, Solana, and Dogecoin down alongside BTC. Hyperliquid bucked the trend, gaining 4.4% to stand out as the day's clearest winner in an otherwise defensive session.
Published Jun 29, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin stalls below $60,000 as spot ETFs head for their worst month on record
Bitcoin has spent the session hovering just under $60,000 with no clear catalyst to push it either way — a technical no-man's-land where the next meaningful support levels are well below current prices. The bigger story is the cumulative damage: spot Bitcoin ETFs are on track to shed roughly $4 billion this month, the worst monthly outflow since they launched. Europe adds another layer of pressure, with unlicensed crypto firms facing a hard MiCA regulatory deadline that could force significant market exits.
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Week of Jun 29, 2026
Published Jun 29, 2026
Read free reportWeekly Crypto Pulse: Bitcoin and Ethereum face significant declines amid regulatory pressures
The cryptocurrency market experienced notable declines this week, with Bitcoin falling 6.13% to $60,130 and Ethereum down 9.48% to $1,579. The total market capitalization decreased to $2.163 trillion, reflecting a shift in sentiment as regulatory developments in Europe and ongoing ETF outflows weigh heavily on prices.
Published Jun 28, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin slips below $60,000, on track for a second straight quarterly loss
Bitcoin dipped under $60,000 on Sunday, putting it on course for back-to-back quarterly losses — a rare occurrence that underscores how difficult 2026 has been for crypto. The drag isn't coming from crypto alone: a simultaneous selloff in gold and silver has pulled Bitcoin lower alongside traditional safe-haven assets. The Fear & Greed index sits at 18 — deep in 'Extreme Fear' territory — and the average investor in BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) is now down roughly 40%.
Published Jun 27, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingRipple's CEO says Saylor's Bitcoin strategy has hurt crypto, as Fear & Greed hits 15
The day's sharpest story wasn't price action — it was Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse publicly criticizing Michael Saylor's Bitcoin-maximalist approach, arguing it has damaged the broader crypto market. Bitcoin itself barely moved, holding near $60,316, while Solana was the standout gainer in the top 15, up 3.15%. The Fear & Greed index sits at 15 — deep in Extreme Fear territory — reflecting a market that has been under sustained selling pressure for weeks.
Published Jun 26, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingTech stock selloff drags Ether down 5% and XRP down 4% as Fear & Greed hits 13
A sharp drop in tech stocks pulled crypto lower across the board on June 26, with Ethereum falling 5.2% to $1,560.66 and XRP sliding 4.2% to $1.035. Bitcoin held up relatively better, dropping 2.7% to $60,000. The Fear & Greed index sits at 13 — deep in Extreme Fear territory — reflecting how quickly sentiment has soured. Solana was a rare exception, edging up 1.1%.
Published Jun 25, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin steadies above $60K after $1B liquidation wave tied to AI stock swings
A sharp $1 billion liquidation event swept through Bitcoin and Ethereum positions as leveraged traders got caught in a volatile session tied to AI stock momentum. Bitcoin clawed back above $60,000 after briefly dipping below, while the Fear & Greed index sits at 12 — deep in Extreme Fear territory. The session's clearest bright spot was Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin going live in Japan following regulatory approval, a concrete step forward for Ripple's international ambitions.
Published Jun 24, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin slides toward $62K as a two-day chip stock selloff weighs on crypto
A deepening selloff in semiconductor stocks pulled Bitcoin down toward $62,000 for a second consecutive session, keeping the broader crypto market under pressure. The Fear & Greed index sits at 17 — deep in Extreme Fear territory — though one potential stabilizing signal emerged: long-term Bitcoin holders have meaningfully slowed their selling. Most top-15 assets ended the day near flat, with Zcash the notable decliner and Monero the standout gainer.
Published Jun 23, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingTech selloff drags Bitcoin below $63,000 as Ethereum and Solana take harder hits
A broad selloff in tech stocks pulled crypto lower across the board, with Bitcoin falling 2.7% to $62,314 and Ethereum dropping 5.5% to $1,649. Solana and Hyperliquid each shed more than 6%, reflecting the sharper pain in higher-risk assets when institutional money retreats. The Fear & Greed index sits at 23 — deep in Fear territory — though some analysts are reading that extreme as a contrarian signal that Bitcoin may be near a floor.
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Week of Jun 22, 2026
Published Jun 22, 2026
Read free reportWeekly Crypto Pulse: Ethereum gains while Bitcoin struggles near $64,000
The cryptocurrency market cap decreased to $2.303 trillion this week, with Bitcoin's dominance at 56.24% and Ethereum's at 9.22%. Bitcoin fell by 1.93%, while Ethereum rose by 2.51%, amidst ongoing ETF outflows and geopolitical tensions.
Published Jun 22, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBaillie Gifford launches tokenized Solana and Ethereum fund with BNY as markets inch higher
A major traditional asset manager, Baillie Gifford, partnered with BNY to launch a tokenized fund holding Solana and Ethereum — one of the clearest signals yet that institutional money is building infrastructure around crypto assets rather than just trading them. The broader market edged up on the news, with Ethereum gaining 2.5% and Bitcoin rising 1% to $64,671, though derivatives markets are flashing skepticism about whether this rally has legs. The Fear & Greed index sits at 20 — deep in fear territory — suggesting most participants aren't convinced.
Published Jun 21, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin steadies near $64K as a $7.5M DeFi exploit and record ETF outflows weigh on sentiment
Bitcoin held close to $64,000 despite a rough backdrop: ETF investors pulled a record $6.4 billion from BTC funds over the past 30 days, and a $7.5 million exploit of Ethereum's largest sandwich bot rattled confidence in DeFi. Solana was the standout mover in the top 15, rising 3.4%, while the Fear & Greed index sits at 23 — deep in fear territory. The full picture is below.
Published Jun 20, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingFranklin Templeton files Bitcoin dividend ETFs as crypto snaps a four-day losing streak
After four consecutive down sessions, Bitcoin and the broader market found footing on Saturday — BTC gained 1.9% to $63,502 and Solana led the top 15 with a 4.4% rise. The catalyst was a pair of ETF filings from Franklin Templeton that would reinvest stock dividends directly into Bitcoin, a structure that, if approved, would funnel a new stream of institutional capital into the asset. Fear & Greed remains deep in Extreme Fear territory at 23, so the bounce is tentative rather than a trend reversal.
Published Jun 19, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin slides below $63,000 as leverage liquidations hammer the digital credit market
A wave of forced selling swept through crypto on Friday, with leverage liquidations in the digital credit market dragging Bitcoin below $63,000 and pulling most major assets sharply lower. Stellar fell nearly 10% — the hardest hit among tracked assets — while Hyperliquid dropped 7% and Solana shed more than 4%. The Fear & Greed index sits at 14, deep in Extreme Fear territory, as the week's brief recovery fades.
Published Jun 18, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin slides after a hawkish Fed as ETF outflows top $111M combined
The Federal Reserve signaled it is in no hurry to cut interest rates, and crypto took the hit — Bitcoin fell 1.42% to $63,946 and Ethereum dropped 1.74% to $1,740. Combined ETF outflows for both assets reached $111 million in a single session, the clearest sign yet that institutional holders are pulling back as rate-cut expectations fade. Stellar was the day's outlier, gaining nearly 10% with no obvious macro catalyst.
Published Jun 17, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin slides 2.7% as crypto waits on the Fed, with altcoins taking the harder hit
Crypto sold off broadly on Wednesday as traders positioned ahead of Federal Reserve guidance expected to shape near-term rate expectations. Bitcoin fell 2.73% to $64,628 and Ethereum dropped 1.81% to $1,762, but the sharpest losses landed in mid-cap altcoins — Solana fell 3.86%, XRP 3.81%, and Hyperliquid 5.44%. The Fear & Greed index sits at 22, deep in fear territory, reflecting how cautious the market has become ahead of the Fed.
Published Jun 16, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin holds near $66,500 after Japan's rate hike, with Stellar surging 16% and Hyperliquid jumping 11%
Japan's central bank raised interest rates, and rather than spooking crypto markets, the move appeared to lift Bitcoin — which held near $66,500 as on-chain data showed buyers accumulating more than 250,000 BTC in the $59,000–$67,000 range. Altcoins with momentum caught the biggest bid: Stellar jumped 16%, Hyperliquid climbed 11%, and Solana rose 3.4%. The Fear & Greed index sits at 23 — deep in fear territory — suggesting the accumulation is happening against a backdrop of broader caution, not euphoria.
Published Jun 15, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingU.S.-Iran peace deal sends Bitcoin to a two-week high above $65,500, with Zcash surging 26%
A surprise U.S.-Iran peace agreement eased geopolitical fears and sent risk assets higher across the board — Bitcoin climbed 2.82% to $66,257, its best level in two weeks, while Ethereum jumped 5.45% and Solana gained 6.49%. Zcash was the day's standout, surging 26% as privacy-focused assets caught a bid alongside the broader relief rally. The Fear & Greed index sits at 20 (Extreme Fear), a reminder that the market's mood remains fragile even as prices recover.
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Week of Jun 15, 2026
Published Jun 15, 2026
Read free reportWeekly Crypto Pulse: Bitcoin and Ethereum rebound as geopolitical tensions ease
The cryptocurrency market has seen a resurgence this week, with a total market cap of $2.347 trillion. Bitcoin rose by 4.27% to $66,140, while Ethereum gained 5.62% to $1,763, driven by easing geopolitical tensions following a U.S.-Iran deal.
Published Jun 14, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin tops $64K on Iran peace deal news as spot ETF outflow streak snaps
Bitcoin climbed above $64,000 after Pakistan's prime minister signaled an Iran peace deal may be near — geopolitical de-escalation gave markets a lift after days of outflows from Bitcoin ETFs. Friday's $85.8 million inflow into spot Bitcoin funds ended a five-day redemption streak, adding a second tailwind. Ethereum barely moved, and the broader market stayed cautious: the Fear & Greed index sits at 18, deep in Extreme Fear territory.
Published Jun 13, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin steadies above $63,000 after its worst week in months, with Fear & Greed at extreme fear
Bitcoin clawed back to $63,802 after touching $59,000 earlier this week — a late macro reprieve helped arrest what had been the sharpest weekly decline in months. The broader market remains deeply unsettled: the Fear & Greed index sits at 13, deep in extreme-fear territory. Most top assets barely moved, but Bittensor surged 13.8% and Monero dropped 7.5%, showing that even in a frozen market, individual assets can swing hard.
Published Jun 12, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBlackRock files to list a Bitcoin income ETF as markets inch higher on extreme fear
BlackRock moved to list a new Bitcoin income ETF, expected to debut next week — the latest sign that institutional infrastructure around crypto keeps expanding even as the Fear & Greed index sits at a deeply fearful 12. Bitcoin rose 1.46% to $63,684 and most of the top 15 tracked assets gained ground, though the moves were modest. The day's standout story is less about price and more about product: a new ETF filing from the world's largest asset manager and a Coinbase tool that lets AI agents trade on users' behalf.
Published Jun 11, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin nears $63,000 as BlackRock income ETF launch looms and Japan moves to regulate crypto like stocks
Bitcoin climbed 2.6% to nearly $63,000 Thursday, leading a broad but cautious recovery across the top assets — all against a backdrop of extreme fear (Fear & Greed: 12). The day's real story is institutional infrastructure: BlackRock is set to launch an income-paying Bitcoin ETF at a fee designed to undercut rivals, and Japan's parliament is on the verge of passing a sweeping crypto regulatory framework that would treat digital assets more like traditional securities. Both developments point toward deeper mainstream integration even as sentiment remains deeply negative.
Published Jun 10, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin slides to $61K as rate-hike fears hit crypto and gold alike
A broad selloff swept through crypto on Wednesday, with Bitcoin falling 2.4% to $61,154 and Ethereum dropping 3% to $1,619 as investors priced in a higher-for-longer rate environment. The Fear & Greed index sits at 9 — deep in Extreme Fear territory — reflecting how far sentiment has deteriorated. XRP led large-cap losses, down 4.3%, as on-chain data showed holders selling at a loss. The rest of this report covers what drove the move, which assets held up, and a notable stablecoin development out of Japan.
Published Jun 9, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingZcash jumps 11% on Ironwood upgrade finalization as Bitcoin ETFs bleed outflows and Fear & Greed hits 10
Zcash was the day's standout mover, surging 10.85% after the privacy-focused network finalized its Ironwood upgrade plan targeting a July activation. Bitcoin slipped 1.2% to $62,670 as US ETF outflows continued for another session, though analysts noted the selling pressure may be easing. The broader market is deep in fear territory — the Fear & Greed index sits at 10 out of 100, its lowest reading in months — with most top assets flat or slightly lower.
Published Jun 8, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin steadies near $63,000 after Sunday's rally liquidates $504M in short positions
Bitcoin held ground Monday after a weekend surge to $63,700 forced $504 million in losses on traders who had bet against it — the largest short liquidation since late April. The rally lifted most of the top 20, with Ethereum gaining 2.65% and Hyperliquid up 4.2%. The bigger story is what comes next: analysts say a full market reversal from the months-long downtrend will take longer than one strong weekend.
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Week of Jun 8, 2026
Published Jun 8, 2026
Read free reportWeekly Crypto Pulse: Bitcoin and Ethereum face significant declines amid market pressures
The cryptocurrency market experienced a downturn this week, with a total market cap of $2.257 trillion. Bitcoin fell by 13.13% to $63,233, while Ethereum declined by 15.90% to $1,666, reflecting a broader risk-off sentiment among investors as indicated by the Fear & Greed Index dropping to 8.
Published Jun 7, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin and Ethereum head for their worst week since the FTX collapse as the crypto market sheds $390 billion.
A $390 billion wipeout across the crypto market this week has put Bitcoin and Ethereum on track for their worst weekly performance since the FTX collapse in late 2022. Sunday brought some relief — Bitcoin climbed 2.6% to $62,714 and Ethereum gained 4.0% to $1,641 — but those moves come against a backdrop of deep weekly losses. The Fear & Greed index sits at 12, deep in Extreme Fear territory, reflecting how badly sentiment has deteriorated.
Published Jun 6, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin recovers above $61K after $1.6 billion in liquidations sweep the market
A sharp intraday rout wiped out $1.6 billion in leveraged positions before Bitcoin clawed back above $61,000 — the kind of cascade where forced selling feeds more forced selling. Ethereum took the harder hit, falling nearly 5% to $1,584. Zcash, which had been battered earlier in the week by a bug disclosure, bounced 17% as a treasury firm signaled continued accumulation.
Published Jun 5, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin slides to $62,800 as AI trade unwinds and ETF outflow streak finally breaks
Bitcoin fell to near $62,800 and Ethereum dropped 4.4% as the unwinding of leveraged AI-linked positions dragged crypto lower — Hyperliquid, one of the assets most tied to that trade, fell nearly 8%. The one piece of relief: a multi-billion-dollar outflow streak from Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs came to an end, suggesting institutional selling pressure may be easing. Meanwhile, JPMorgan, Bank of America, and Citi announced a shared tokenized network, the clearest sign yet that Wall Street is moving from blockchain curiosity to blockchain infrastructure.
Published Jun 4, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin drops below $62,000 as $1.5 billion in longs get wiped out and ETF outflows hit $4.4 billion
A brutal 24 hours for crypto: $1.5 billion in leveraged long positions were liquidated as Bitcoin slid to $63,102, down 5.85%, with nearly every major asset following it lower. ETFs tracking Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and XRP have now bled $4.4 billion over 13 consecutive sessions — only Hyperliquid's ETF stayed in the green. The Fear & Greed index sits at 12, deep in Extreme Fear territory, reflecting how quickly sentiment has deteriorated.
Published Jun 3, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin steadies at $67,000 after a 9.5% seven-day slide as fear gauge hits its highest spike since February
Bitcoin has lost 9.5% over the past week and found a tentative floor near $67,000, but the session offered little relief — most major assets fell, with Ethereum and BNB each dropping close to 5%. The day's clearest signal came from options markets, where a measure of expected Bitcoin price turbulence posted its sharpest single-day rise since the February 5 crash, according to CoinDesk. Ondo was a rare bright spot, surging nearly 18% as traders rotated into alternatives amid the broader selloff.
Published Jun 2, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin drops toward $69K as record $3.4B ETF selloff spooks the market
A record $3.4 billion single-day outflow from Bitcoin ETFs sent BTC down 4.5% to around $69,000, dragging most major assets lower and pushing the Fear & Greed index to 23 — deep into fear territory. Concerns about MicroStrategy founder Michael Saylor offloading holdings added to the pressure. XRP, BNB, and Solana all fell in Bitcoin's wake, while Stellar dropped more than 10% to lead losses among tracked assets.
Published Jun 1, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin and Ethereum open June in the red as Congress returns with GENIUS Act on the agenda
Crypto started June on the back foot, with Bitcoin slipping 1.6% to $72,634 and Ethereum falling 1.8% to $1,983 — both assets now below key round numbers. The broader market followed suit, with BNB and XRP each dropping more than 2%. The day's real story is what comes next: U.S. Congress is back in session with the GENIUS Act stablecoin bill's comment period closing and a jobs report due later this week, two events that could set the tone for June.
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Week of Jun 1, 2026
Published Jun 1, 2026
Read free reportWeekly Crypto Pulse: Bitcoin and Ethereum decline as market sentiment weakens
The total cryptocurrency market capitalization decreased to $2.549 trillion, with Bitcoin dominance at 57.07% and Ethereum at 9.38%. The Fear & Greed Index fell to 29, indicating a shift towards fear among investors.
Published May 31, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBNB jumps 7% and XRP Ledger proposes a flash loan fix as Bitcoin sentiment hits its most bullish reading of 2026
BNB was the standout mover in an otherwise quiet session, climbing 7.34% to $722 without a single clear catalyst — the kind of move that often reflects thin weekend liquidity amplifying existing demand. The bigger story may be off the price tape: the XRP Ledger published a proposal to block flash loan attacks, a class of exploit that has cost DeFi protocols hundreds of millions of dollars. Meanwhile, Santiment reported that Bitcoin's sentiment ratio is the most lopsided positive it has been all year, even as the Fear & Greed index sits at 28 — a tension worth watching.
Published May 30, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingCrypto lags a nine-week stock rally as ETF demand cools and Stellar surges 16%
Major cryptocurrencies are falling behind a sustained equity rally, with Bitcoin slipping 0.24% to $73,459 and the Fear & Greed index sitting at a fearful 23 — a sign that institutional appetite for crypto ETFs has softened. Against that backdrop, Stellar jumped nearly 16%, the sharpest single-asset move of the day. The bigger story developing in the background is regulatory: the CLARITY Act stablecoin debate is heating up, and the CFTC just opened the door to crypto perpetual futures in the US.
Published May 29, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingStellar jumps 21% as Bitcoin holds flat despite record stock markets
Bitcoin barely moved Friday, holding near its recent range despite record highs in equities and easing geopolitical tensions — a disconnect that CryptoQuant attributes to a shortage of new buyers even as long-term holders sit tight. The day's real action was in altcoins: Stellar surged 21.4% on renewed momentum, Hyperliquid climbed 9.2%, and XRP recovered above $1.30. Bitcoin Cash was the notable loser, sliding 7%.
Published May 28, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin drops below $73,000 as U.S. strikes on Iran trigger $1 billion in liquidations
A geopolitical shock drove the day's action: U.S. strikes on Iran sent Bitcoin tumbling below $73,000, triggering over $1 billion in forced liquidations across the market. That selling pressure was compounded by a near-record $528 million single-day outflow from BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF — the second-largest daily exit on record. Ethereum fell harder than Bitcoin, slipping below $2,000, while Stellar bucked the selloff with an 18% surge that had no clear identifiable catalyst.
Published May 27, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin slips to 13th-largest asset as a $1.29B BlackRock ETF dark-pool dump weighs on sentiment
A whale unloaded $1.29 billion worth of BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF in a single dark-pool trade — the kind of off-exchange block transaction used to move large positions without immediately moving the market — and Bitcoin fell 1% to around $75,771, briefly ceding its spot as the world's 12th-largest asset to AI-linked stocks and gold. RAIN, a smaller token, surged 64.6% on the day with no clear catalyst, while NEAR Protocol dropped 8.9% as the broader market softened. The rest of the top 15 drifted lower in a session defined more by what left the market than what entered it.
Published May 26, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin ETP outflows hit worst week of 2026 as OKB surges 12.7% against a broad market slide
Crypto ETPs bled $1.5 billion in net outflows last week — the heaviest redemptions Bitcoin products have seen all year — and prices reflected the pressure, with BTC slipping 1.3% and most of the top 15 finishing in the red. OKB was the clear outlier, jumping 12.7% on no confirmed single catalyst, while Zcash fell 8.4% as geopolitical tensions hit privacy tokens hard. The session's story is institutional money moving out, not in.
Published May 25, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin holds above $77K as ETF six-day loss streak weighs on DeFi confidence
Bitcoin climbed 0.90% to $77,582, buoyed by a 5% drop in oil prices that lifted Asian equity markets and pulled some risk appetite back into crypto. The bigger story is what's happening beneath the surface: Bitcoin ETFs have now posted losses for six consecutive days, pushing cumulative 2026 flows closer to net negative territory and dampening confidence in DeFi tokens like Uniswap. Nasdaq's announcement that it will list Bitcoin options adds a longer-term institutional angle worth watching.
Published May 24, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingTrump's Iran peace deal sparks a broad crypto rally, with Bitcoin up 3% and Solana up 5%
President Trump's announcement of a peace agreement with Iran lifted risk assets broadly on May 24, sending Bitcoin up 3.1% to $76,699 and Ethereum up 4.8% to $2,118. Solana and Hyperliquid led the charge among larger names, while NEAR Protocol jumped nearly 16% to top the day's movers. The rally came despite a rough week for Bitcoin ETFs, which shed $1.26 billion — their worst outflow week since late January.
Published May 23, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingCrypto sells off broadly as revised Bitcoin reserve bill drops its 1-million-BTC purchase target
A revised US strategic Bitcoin reserve bill — one that dropped its original 1-million-BTC purchase target and introduced a 20-year lockup requirement for government-held coins — landed as the day's main catalyst for a broad selloff. Bitcoin fell 3.6% to $74,610 and Ethereum dropped 4.7% to $2,027.98, with Toncoin leading all losses at -12% and Zcash not far behind at -11.4%. The Fear & Greed index sits at 28, firmly in fear territory, as regulatory headlines and an executive departure at Robinhood added to the cautious tone.
Published May 22, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingNEAR Protocol surges 30% on self-automation announcement as Bitcoin drifts near $77K
NEAR Protocol jumped nearly 30% after announcing plans to automate its own network growth — the sharpest single-day move among tracked assets and a rare burst of energy on an otherwise quiet Friday. Bitcoin slipped 0.68% to $77,141 and Ethereum edged down 0.50% to $2,118, with the Fear & Greed index sitting at 28 — deep in fear territory. The broader market held a holding pattern, but the NEAR story and a divergence in ETF flows between XRP and Bitcoin are worth watching.
Published May 11, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingRipple raises $200 million as stablecoin regulations loom ahead of Senate vote.
Ripple's recent $200 million fundraising round from Neuberger Berman highlights strong institutional interest in its services, particularly as the crypto market braces for potential regulatory changes regarding stablecoins. Meanwhile, Bitcoin managed to hold above $81,000, but concerns over geopolitical tensions and whale selling are casting a shadow on market stability. As the Senate prepares to vote on stablecoin regulations, the outcome could significantly impact major players in the sector.
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Week of May 11, 2026
Published May 11, 2026
Read free reportWeekly Crypto Pulse: Market sentiment stabilizes as Bitcoin leads modest gains
The total cryptocurrency market capitalization has reached $2.784 trillion, with Bitcoin dominance at 58.22%. The Fear & Greed Index indicates a neutral sentiment at 48, reflecting a cautious market environment.
Published May 11, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingCrypto market sees mixed results with Bitcoin slightly up and Ethereum down.
Bitcoin edged up by 0.47% to $81,672, while Ethereum declined by 0.97% to $2,330.04. Overall, the market remains stable, with a total market cap of $2.802 trillion and a fear and greed index reading of 48, indicating a neutral sentiment among investors.
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Week of May 4, 2026
Published May 4, 2026
Read free reportWeekly Crypto Pulse: Market sentiment remains cautious with mixed asset performance
The total cryptocurrency market capitalization reached $2.724 trillion this week, reflecting a modest increase. Bitcoin continues to lead the market with a dominance of 58.51% as investor caution remains, indicated by a Fear & Greed Index of 40.
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Week of Apr 27, 2026
Published Apr 27, 2026
Read free reportWeekly Crypto Pulse: Market stabilizes as Bitcoin leads with steady gains
The cryptocurrency market has shown resilience with a total market capitalization of $2.673 trillion. Bitcoin's dominance has risen to 58.19% amidst a Fear & Greed Index of 47, reflecting a balanced market sentiment.
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Week of Apr 20, 2026
Published Apr 20, 2026
Read free reportWeekly Crypto Pulse: Market recovery continues as sentiment shifts cautiously
The cryptocurrency market has rebounded significantly this week, achieving a total market capitalization of $2.614 trillion. Bitcoin's dominance has increased to 57.46%, while Ethereum's has slightly declined to 10.63%, reflecting a moderate recovery in market sentiment despite a Fear & Greed Index indicating persistent fear at 29.
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Week of Apr 13, 2026
Published Apr 13, 2026
Read free reportWeekly Crypto Pulse: Market rebounds amid extreme fear and geopolitical tensions
The total crypto market cap is currently $2.614 trillion, with Bitcoin dominance at 57.27% and Ethereum at 10.99%. Despite a surge in asset prices, sentiment remains fearful as exemplified by a Fear & Greed Index score of 12.
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Week of Apr 13, 2026
Published Apr 13, 2026
Read free reportWeekly Crypto Pulse: Extreme Fear Grips Crypto as Iran War Threat Pressures Risk Assets
Bitcoin trades near $72,000 with a fear and greed reading of 17 — extreme fear — as geopolitical uncertainty over the Iran conflict and the Strait of Hormuz deadline dominates sentiment. The total crypto market cap has fallen to $2.53 trillion, down sharply from the $2.8 trillion range seen in late March. Despite modestly positive 7-day price changes, the macro backdrop keeps conditions fragile and directional conviction low.
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Week of Apr 6, 2026
Published Apr 6, 2026
Read free reportWeekly Crypto Pulse: Extreme Fear Grips Crypto as Iran War Threat Pressures Risk Assets
Bitcoin trades near $72,000 with a fear and greed reading of 17 — extreme fear — as geopolitical uncertainty over the Iran conflict and the Strait of Hormuz deadline dominates sentiment. The total crypto market cap has fallen to $2.53 trillion, down sharply from the $2.8 trillion range seen in late March. Despite modestly positive 7-day price changes, the macro backdrop keeps conditions fragile and directional conviction low.
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Week of Mar 23, 2026
Published Mar 23, 2026
Read free reportWeekly Crypto Pulse: ETF Demand Supports Majors as Altcoin Rotation Stalls
Bitcoin and Ethereum held key support while selective capital rotated out of high-beta altcoins.
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Week of Mar 2, 2026
Published Mar 2, 2026
Read free reportWeekly Crypto Pulse: ETF Demand Supports Majors as Altcoin Rotation Stalls
Bitcoin and Ethereum held key support while selective capital rotated out of high-beta altcoins.
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Week of Feb 23, 2026
Published Feb 23, 2026
Read free reportWeekly Crypto Pulse: ETF Flows Steady, Altcoins Pause
Bitcoin held above key support as ETF inflows remained positive, while majors rotated and high-beta altcoins cooled after a two-week rally.