According to BlockBeats, spot gold prices have dropped below $3340 per ounce, marking a daily decrease of 0.84%. This decline reflects ongoing fluctuations in the precious metals market.

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The Taiwan-based crypto exchange WOO X still hasn’t lifted its withdrawal freeze after $14 million in crypto was stolen in a phishing attack. source: https://protos.com/woo-x-continues-to-freeze-withdrawals-as-hack-details-emerge/

The NFT market rebounded in July, with market cap hitting $6.6B and CryptoPunks driving the surge with $5M sales, higher floor prices, and renewed trading activity.Key TakeawaysNFT market cap surged 94% in July to $6.6 billion, according to DappRadar.Weekly NFT trading volume jumped 51% to $136 million — the strongest since February.CryptoPunks led the rally, with floor prices up 53% and a rare $5.15M Punk sale.NFT Market Cap Hits $6.6B — Strongest Surge in Over a YearThe NFT market is showing signs of revival, with July marking a major rebound.Total market capitalization: $6.6 billion, up 94% from JuneWeekly trading volume: $136 million, a 51% jump from the previous weekDappRadar noted this was the strongest week since February, following a prolonged NFT slump across late 2024 and early 2025.“The NFT market hasn’t seen this level of energy in months,” DappRadar analysts said.CryptoPunks Lead the Charge With $5.15M SaleEthereum-based CryptoPunks remain the NFT gold standard, driving much of July’s resurgence.Floor prices jumped 53%, climbing to 47.5 ETH (~$180,000) in 24 hours.83 CryptoPunks were purchased by new holders in a single day.GameSquare Holdings bought CryptoPunk #5577 (the Cowboy Ape Punk) for $5.15 million in company stock.The Cowboy Ape Punk is one of only 24 Ape Punks in existence, previously sold for $7.7M in 2022.“For some, owning a Punk is about more than profit — it’s status,” DappRadar analyst Sara Gherghelas noted.Ethereum NFTs Dominate — Pudgy Penguins & CryptoBatz SurgeBeyond CryptoPunks, other Ethereum NFT collections saw notable gains:Pudgy Penguins briefly surpassed CryptoPunks in weekly trading volume, topping $20M before CryptoPunks regained the lead.CryptoBatz NFTs — created by heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne — surged 400% after news of Osbourne’s death circulated among collectors.NFT Market OutlookThe July rebound has NFT traders optimistic about a broader recovery.Market cap: $6.6B and risingTop driver: CryptoPunks’ multimillion-dollar sales & rising floor pricesEmerging collections: Pudgy Penguins, CryptoBatzIf trading volume sustains, analysts believe Ethereum-based NFTs could lead another market-wide NFT rally into late 2025, according to Coinetelgraph.

A long-dormant Bitcoin whale from the Satoshi era has transferred over $1.1B worth of BTC to major exchanges via Galaxy Digital, raising market concerns — but analysts say the market can absorb the sale.Key TakeawaysA Satoshi-era Bitcoin whale holding 80,000 BTC ($9.7B) has moved $1.1B in BTC to exchanges via Galaxy Digital.Analysts say the remaining $1.38B BTC sale could be absorbed by the market with minimal impact.Some see these transfers as part of a shift to institutional buyers, not a bearish signal.Dormant Whale Awakens: $9.7B in Bitcoin on the MoveA long-dormant Bitcoin whale from the Satoshi era has re-emerged, transferring more than 10,000 BTC ($1.18 billion) to major exchanges, according to blockchain intelligence platform Lookonchain.The whale, who has held BTC since 2011, first moved 40,000 BTC ($4.6B) on July 15, followed by another 40,000 BTC on July 18 to Galaxy Digital.Galaxy has since routed more than 10,000 BTC to major exchanges, including Binance, Bybit, Coinbase, Bitstamp, and OKX.“The 10,000+ BTC comes from the Bitcoin OG holding 80,009 BTC ($9.68B),” Lookonchain posted on X.The whale’s transfers come amid new GENIUS Act auditing requirements for stablecoins, fueling speculation about potential market shifts and even triggering bearish commentary from critics.Will the Bitcoin Market Absorb $9.7B in Sales?Despite fears of a weekend liquidity crunch, analysts believe the BTC sales may be absorbed without triggering a major correction.Onchain analyst EmberCN estimates that the whale has about 12,000 BTC ($1.38B) left to sell, likely via a mix of OTC and exchange sales.“With the current market liquidity, absorbing the remaining BTC should not have a significant impact,” EmberCN noted.Bitfinex analysts echoed this view, stating that dormant whale movements have not historically triggered sharp corrections and may reflect long-term holders “re-engaging with the network.”Institutional Buyers May Be Taking OverSome analysts suggest the traditional Bitcoin cycle theory is being disrupted.Ki Young Ju, CEO of CryptoQuant, said:“Last cycle, whales sold to retail. This time, old whales sell to new long-term whales. Institutional adoption is bigger than we thought. Trading feels pointless. Holders now outnumber traders.”Institutional investors like Strategy, Tether, and Metaplanet are reportedly accelerating Bitcoin accumulation, which some believe could shorten Bitcoin’s traditional four-year cycle and push BTC to new all-time highs sooner than expected.BTC Market OutlookCurrent BTC price: $116,493BTC transferred so far: 68,000 BTCRemaining BTC to be sold: 12,000 BTC (~$1.38B)While some market participants fear a correction, others see the transfers as part of a structural evolution — where legacy BTC holders are passing coins to institutional buyers, reinforcing the long-term bullish case for Bitcoin, according to Cointelegraph.

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Bitcoin briefly dipped below $115,000, triggering $130M in liquidations, but a $23.7M whale options bet targeting $200,000 BTC by December reinforces bullish sentiment.Key TakeawaysA whale placed a $23.7 million bull call spread targeting Bitcoin at $200,000 by year-end, signaling strong long-term conviction.Bitcoin’s drop below $115,000 triggered $130 million in long liquidations, but analysts say the bullish structure remains intact.Traders are watching the $115,000 support zone as a key level for BTC’s next move.Bitcoin Dips to $114,960, Then Rebounds Above $116KBitcoin (BTC) slipped below $115,000 on Friday, hitting $114,960 and triggering a wave of $130 million in long liquidations across exchanges, according to CoinGlass.The sharp move swept up bid liquidity before BTC quickly rebounded to trade at $116,536, leaving traders debating whether this was a healthy shakeout or the start of a deeper correction.Despite the volatility, analysts maintain that Bitcoin’s bullish macro setup remains in play.Whale Bets $23.7M on $200K BTC Price by DecemberAmid the volatility, a mystery whale placed a massive $23.7 million options trade on Deribit, betting Bitcoin could hit $200,000 by the end of 2025.Deribit Insights explained the trade structure:“The Dec $140K–$200K call spread dominates, buying low Dec $140K IV, funded by higher IV $200K calls.”This bull call spread caps potential losses and gains but signals the whale is betting on new all-time highs before year-end.Such whale bets have previously influenced BTC price direction, with traders monitoring options flows for signs of market sentiment shifts.Bitcoin Structure Remains Bullish, Analysts SayDespite the $115K sweep, Swissblock noted the move was a “rotation-led correction, not capitulation.”The Bitcoin Risk Index remains at zero, showing no signs of market overheating.Swissblock wrote:“The trend remains bullish. Corrections at low risk levels = opportunity, not exit.”Analyst Daan Crypto Trades added that $115,000 must hold for Bitcoin’s uptrend to remain intact:“A breakdown from this range should lead to a retest of $113,500, which could be a decent level to look out for if that happens.”Why $115K Support Matters for BTCThe $115,000 level is a critical liquidity zone for Bitcoin.A daily close below $115K could accelerate selling as short-term buyers exit.Analysts warn this could push BTC down to $110,530, where stronger buying support is expected.For now, BTC’s bullish bias remains, but the market is in a tug-of-war between dip-buyers and cautious sellers.BTC Price OutlookShort-term range: $115,000–$121,000Key support: $115,000, then $113,500 and $110,530Bullish targets: $125,000, $140,000 — and now $200,000 via whale options betWith whale conviction high and structural support holding, analysts suggest Bitcoin could consolidate further before attempting another breakout toward new highs, according to Cointelegraph.

It appears that a surge in upside liquidity suggests that Bitcoin (BTC) could be gearing up for another short squeeze. source: https://finbold.com/monster-15-billion-bitcoin-short-squeeze-alert/

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A prominent figure in the cryptocurrency market, often referred to as a "crypto whale," has recently made headlines by spending an impressive $4.3 million on a collection of CryptoPunks, a popular series of non-fungible tokens (NFTs). This significant purchase comes at a time when the overall market capitalization of the NFT sector has surged by an astounding 66% within the last 30 days, indicating a robust resurgence of interest and investment in digital assets. source: https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/07/25/crypto-whale-spends-usd4-3m-on-cryptopunks-as-nft-market-cap-climbs-66-in-30-days

Moo Deng the hippo turned one, sparking a four-day festival at a Thai zoo and renewed interest in her memecoin. The MOODENG token surged over 17% on her birthday, driven by fan hype, whale activity, and Solana’s growing memecoin market.

A cryptocurrency investor turned $1,331 into $3.4 million in just 15 days by buying Moo Deng tokens, raising questions about potential insider trading. The surge in value contrasts with a more conservative approach, where some investors focus on holding established assets for long-term gains.