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New information released as of August 4th reveals the growing interest of major players in traditional markets in the crypto world. Major assets like TON, Ethereum, Solana, and Bitcoin have already entered the radar of institutional investors. Here are five companies that have announced crypto reserve strategies or made major purchases in the last 24 hours, along with their details:A first for TON on the stock market: Verb Technology acquisitionNASDAQ-listed Verb Technology Co. (VERB) announced that it has signed an exclusive agreement with Kingsway Capital for approximately $558 million. This investment aims to establish the first publicly traded TON strategy firm. Sources familiar with the matter indicate that Kingsway Capital's interest in TON is not new; in fact, founder Manuel Stotz began purchasing TON two years ago. According to a report published by Bloomberg on July 24th, the TON Foundation and Kingsway Capital are also preparing for a new $400 million fundraising process for the Toncoin treasury. Artelo Biosciences Adds Solana to Its ReservesAnother noteworthy development came from the pharmaceutical sector. Nasdaq-listed Artelo Biosciences (ARTL) announced its digital asset reserve strategy centered on Solana (SOL). The company closed a $9.475 million private funding round. This investment made Artelo the first publicly traded pharmaceutical company to include SOL on its balance sheet, making it a cryptocurrency. As part of the funding, shares or options were issued at a price of $10.45, and two three-year options were also available at $10.20 and $50.Ether Reserve Purchases 10,605 ETHEther Reserve LLC, a partnership between The Ether Machine and Dynamix Corporation (DYNX), is continuing its Ethereum accumulation plan. The company purchased an additional 10,605 ETH at an average cost of $3,781. This brings the total amount of ETH accumulated since the beginning of August alone to 345,362. The purchase was financed with $97 million in cash reserves from a previous private funding round. Following the 15,000 ETH purchase last week to celebrate Ethereum's 10th anniversary, this move is seen as a continuation of this long-term strategy.GameSquare's ETH Proceeds-Based Share Repurchase PlanGameSquare, which has attracted attention with its Ethereum revenues, has approved a new share repurchase plan. The company allocated a $10 million fund, equivalent to 2,717 ETH, for the repurchase. This move brings GameSquare's total ETH reserves to 15,630. The company stands out for integrating ETH earnings directly into its balance sheet management strategy.Strategy purchased another 21,021 BTC for $2.46 billion.On the Bitcoin front, the real bombshell came from Strategy. In just one week, the company spent $2.46 billion to purchase 21,021 BTC at an average cost of $117,256. This purchase was made possible by funds previously raised through a 28 million-unit preferred stock offering called "STRC." The company, which raised $2.521 billion through the IPO, continues to demonstrate its commitment to crypto.
According to the latest data from CoinShares, there were net outflows of $223 million from digital asset investment products last week. This development marks the end of a 15-week streak of uninterrupted inflows. While funds experienced a strong inflow of $883 million at the beginning of the week, outflows in the second half of the week turned the overall picture negative.According to experts, this wave of outflows is driven by the hawkish messages from the US Federal Reserve (Fed) and higher-than-expected economic data. CoinShares Research Director James Butterfill stated that the outflow, which exceeded $1 billion on Friday alone, stemmed from a "general risk-off" atmosphere. Butterfill noted that a total of $12.2 billion in inflows over the last 30 days constituted half of the inflows since the beginning of the year, and that the recent outflows could be interpreted as profit-taking.Sharp decline in Bitcoin fundsLast week, $404 million in outflows from Bitcoin-based investment products occurred. This constituted the majority of the total outflows. US-based spot Bitcoin ETFs, in particular, played a leading role in this decline. Data shows that these ETFs saw $642.9 million in outflows on a weekly basis. Nevertheless, a total of $20 billion has flowed into Bitcoin funds since the beginning of the year, demonstrating high investor interest.Positive sentiment continues for Ethereum and some other altcoinsEthereum investment products, meanwhile, extended their positive streak to a 15th week. Last week, these products saw a total net inflow of $133.9 million. This consistent demand for Ethereum marks the longest uninterrupted inflow period since mid-2021.Notable data also emerged on the altcoin front. XRP products closed the week with net inflows of $31.3 million, Solana $8.8 million, Cardano $1.3 million, and Sui $0.8 million. The largest outflows by fund provider came from the following institutions:ARK 21Shares/USA: $442 millionFidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund: $354 millionGrayscale Investments: $243 millionBitwise Funds: $106 millionIn contrast, iShares ETFs led the way, closing the week with $749 million in inflows. However, monthly data shows this fund had a net loss of only $3 million. The US Leads the Way by CountryRegional data, however, reveals that outflows largely originated from the US. US-based funds saw a total outflow of $383 million last week, followed by Germany with $35.5 million and Sweden with $33.3 million.Additionally, significant inflows were noted in some regions:Hong Kong: $170.4 million inflowSwitzerland: $52.4 million inflowCanada: $12.4 million inflowAccording to CoinShares data, total assets under management (AUM) in digital asset investment products reached $215.2 billion. While the majority of these assets are concentrated in US-based funds, iShares ETFs had the largest AUM at $94.8 billion.
You can find today’s edition of “Daily Market with JrKripto” below, featuring a roundup of the most important developments from both global and local markets. Let’s analyze the broader market sentiment and latest insights together.Let's analyze general market conditions together and take a look at the latest valuations.Bitcoin started the new week with a rise in reaction after spending the last week in a decline. BTC, which has fallen to the level of $ 111,920, is currently trading in the region of $ 114,000.itcoin started the new week with a rise in reaction after spending the last week in a decline. BTC, which has fallen to the level of $ 111,920, is currently trading in titcoin started the new week with a rise in reaction after spending the last week in a decline. BTC, which has fallen to the ln.Crypto NewsMarkets have begun fully pricing in two Fed rate cuts by the end of 2025.The SEC will hold crypto 'roundtables' across the US.Fed member KUGLER will resign on August 8.Trump: Firing Powell would shake the market.CryptocurrenciesTop Risers:M → Up 16.3% to $0.49140386ENA → Up 13.2% to $0.61483895KTA → Up 11.5% to $1.07CVX → Up 11.0% to $4.28XLM → Up 9.5% to $0.41381391Top Fallers:PI → Down 4.7% to $0.35611547BDX → Down 3.2% to $0.07316175IP → Down 2.9% to $6.00TKX → Down 2.3% to $5.20IOTX → Down 2.2% to $0.02858162Fear Index:Bitcoin: 59 (Greed)Ethereum: 49 (Neutral)Dominance:Bitcoin: 62.02% ▼ 0.24%Ethereum: 11.64% ▲ 0.86%Total Daily Net ETF InflowsBTC ETFs: -$812.30 MillionETH ETFs: -$152.30 MillionGlobal MarketsWhile US July employment data released on Friday fell short of expectations, sharp downward revisions to June data and the unemployment rate rising from 4.1% to 4.2% caused sell-offs in global stock markets. Following the data, US bond yields, the dollar index, and oil prices declined. However, on the first day of the week, global risk appetite is recovering as expectations for a Fed rate cut rise again and progress is being made in trade negotiations. Buying is notable in US and European futures indices, as well as in Asian stock markets excluding Japan.Following the employment data, Trump fired the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Furthermore, Fed Member Adriana Kugler resigned before her term expired. These developments raised questions in some market circles about the reliability of the data and the Fed's independence.The VIX index rose to 20.38 on Friday. A sustained reading of 21-22 this week suggests that selling pressure may persist, while a drop below 20 suggests that the reactionary selling may be temporary.Most Valuable Companies and Stock PricesNVIDIA (NVDA) → $4.24 trillion market capitalization, $173.72 per share, fell 2.33%.Microsoft (MSFT) → $3.9 trillion market capitalization, $524.11 per share, decreased by 1.76%.Apple (AAPL) → $3.02 trillion market capitalization, $202.38 per share, decreased by 2.50%.Alphabet (GOOG) → $2.29 trillion market capitalization, $189.95 per share, decreased by 1.51%.Amazon.com (AMZN) → $2.28 trillion market capitalization, $214.75 per share, decreased by 8.27%.Borsa IstanbulExports increased by 11% to $25 billion in July, while imports increased by 5.4% to $31.4 billion. The foreign trade deficit narrowed by $6.4 billion compared to the previous year. The seven-month deficit is $55.9 billion, while the annual deficit is $88.3 billion. Seasonally adjusted data also point to an improvement in the foreign trade balance.The Manufacturing PMI index fell to 45.9 in July, and demand remains weak. The Istanbul CPI increased by 2.62% in July, representing a 42.5% annual increase. The CPI data, to be released today at 10:00 am, is the most important market agenda for the week. Monthly inflation is expected to be 2.3% and annual inflation is expected to be 33.9%.The BIST-100 closed last week slightly higher at 10,500, with buying activity. On Friday, selling was seen abroad following the weak US employment data. A lower-than-market inflation rate today could lead to buying in the BIST. However, we expect a flat start to the week. Companies with the Highest Market Value on Borsa IstanbulQNB Finansbank (QNBTR) → Market capitalization of 1.86 trillion TL, price per share of 609.0 TL, increased by 9.93%.Aselsan Elektronik Sanayi (ASELS) → Market capitalization of 840.86 billion TL, price per share of 185.8 TL, increased by 0.76%.Türkiye Garanti Bankası (GARAN) → Market capitalization of 611.1 billion TL, price per share of 150.9 TL, increased by 3.71%.Koç Holding A.Ş. (KCHOL) → Market capitalization of 462.55 billion TL, price per share of 184.3 TL, increased by 1.04%.ENKA İnşaat ve Sanayi (ENKAI) → Market capitalization of 403.88 billion TL, price per share of 69.85 TL, increased by 1.38%.Precious Metals and Currency PricesGold: 4388 TLSilver: 48.68 TLPlatinum: 1725 TLDollar: 40.67 TLEuro: 47.11 TLWe look forward to bringing you the latest updates again tomorrow.
Japan-based investment giant Metaplanet capitalized on the recent Bitcoin market pullback. On Monday, August 5th, the company announced the purchase of an additional 463 BTC. This purchase, made at an average price of $115,895, amounted to approximately 8 billion yen ($53.7 million). This brings Metaplanet's total Bitcoin holdings to 17,595, making it the seventh-largest public Bitcoin holder globally, with over $2 billion in BTC holdings.Institutional Company Launches In AugustMetaplanet became the first public company to announce its Bitcoin purchase in August. This move followed a surge in institutional buying at the end of July, which saw a total of $7.8 billion in crypto assets added to its balance sheets. However, the beginning of August also saw a record daily outflow in spot Bitcoin ETFs: $812 million in outflows in just one day. Despite this volatility, Metaplanet's aggressive strategy remained unchanged. The company's CEO, Simon Gerovich, clearly outlines its long-term goals: to reach 210,000 BTC by the end of 2027. This corresponds to 1% of Bitcoin's maximum supply of 21 million. With Monday's purchase, 8.4% of this target has already been reached.MicroStrategy model being followedMetaplanet's Bitcoin strategy is quite similar to the model pioneered by MicroStrategy. The company recently announced plans to issue $3.73 billion in perpetual preferred shares. This step stands out as a way to raise funds without needing to borrow or dilute existing shares to finance new BTC purchases. It has been stated that investors could be offered annual dividends of up to 6%, depending on market conditions. Targets for 2025 and BeyondMetaplanet is not only maintaining its current position but has also set ambitious targets for the coming years:End of 2025: 30,000 BTCEnd of 2026: 100,000 BTCEnd of 2027: 210,000 BTCCEO Gerovich emphasizes that Bitcoin is seen as a hedge against the Japanese yen, positioning BTC as a strategic reserve against the country's rising public debt and weakening currency.Metaplanet's shares demonstrate that this bold strategy is paying off with investors. The company's share price has increased by 179% since the beginning of 2025, with an increase exceeding 1,390% in the past year. In the first quarter of FY2025, the company reported record revenue and profit: 877 million yen (approximately $6.05 million) in revenue and 593 million yen ($4.09 million) in operating profit. Meanwhile, the corporate race, including Metaplanet, continues unabated. The number of publicly traded companies holding Bitcoin, which was 112 at the end of May, rose to 162 as of the beginning of August.
Crypto markets had a rather stressful start to August. US President Donald Trump's announcement of new tariffs and the strengthening of the dollar unsettled investors. A sell-off in global markets saw cryptocurrencies bear the brunt of this pressure. The global crypto market capitalization fell approximately 4% to $3.74 trillion, with more than 183,000 investors liquidating and closing positions totaling $758 million.Bitcoin hits $114,000, Ethereum drops below $3,600Bitcoin's price fell to $114,200 following Trump's statements. Although it quickly recovered to above $115,000, volatility remained high. Ethereum (ETH), despite being one of last month's biggest gainers, traded in lockstep with BTC, falling sharply from $3,860 to $3,600. During this period, the dollar index (DXY) rose above 100, its highest level since May. This rise was supported by the global liquidity squeeze and the search for safe havens. According to CoinGlass data, this selling wave in the last 24 hours resulted in a total of $758 million in liquidations. Long positions comprised 93% of these liquidations, or $706.6 million. The largest single liquidation was a $13.79 million ETHUSD_PERP position on Binance. This suggests that many investors expected the bull run to continue in August, but the markets moved in the opposite direction.According to market data, Bitcoin recorded profits of between $6 billion and $8 billion at the end of July. This figure is on par with the peaks in March and December 2024 and indicates the third major wave of profit-taking in this bull cycle. New large investors (whales) are seen selling, particularly in areas above $120,000. Bitcoin is trading at $115,035 at the time of writing, while the fear and greed index is neutral.Altcoins are losing ground: DOGE, ADA, and SUI crashedAltcoins' losses have been even more severe. XRP and Solana prices have fallen by more than 7%, while Cardano (ADA) has lost 8% and SUI by 10%. Dogecoin (DOGE) fell 9% to $0.205. Ethereum, the largest altcoin, is trading at $3,627 with a 6% loss.CryptoQuant reports a boom in altcoin futures trading. While Bitcoin dominance has been flat, futures volumes for coins like Ethereum have increased significantly. ETH is up 170% from its recent lows and is only 23% from its peak. Meanwhile, BTC transactions below $10,000 have increased by 10% in the past month, indicating a resurgence of retail investor interest.Trump's new tariffs: Tensions rising in the global economyTrump's new tariff announcements have further escalated tensions in global trade. The US's imposition of a 10% minimum tariff on all countries, along with a 15% additional tax on countries with a trade surplus, has shaken markets. These developments have impacted not only cryptocurrencies but also traditional finance. S&P 500 futures fell nearly 1% Friday morning. Amazon shares also fell 8% in premarket trading after the earnings report fell short of expectations.The failure of major companies like Microsoft and Meta to satisfy investors despite their strong balance sheets has further weakened risk appetite. Meanwhile, today's US employment data is also critical for markets. Only 100,000 new jobs are expected in July, and the unemployment rate is projected to rise to 4.2%.Trump's aggressive economic moves and the Fed's decision to hold interest rates steady have left markets mired in uncertainty. Cryptocurrency investors are currently caught between two fires: concerns about inflation and interest rate policy on one side, and the re-escalation of global trade wars on the other. In the short term, volatility is expected to remain high, prompting cautious investment behavior.
You can find today’s edition of “Daily Market with JrKripto” below, featuring a roundup of the most important developments from both global and local markets. Let’s analyze the broader market sentiment and latest insights together.Bitcoin has moved away from the range it established at the ATH. The decline following the announcement of global tariffs has closed the CME gap for BTC. The $114,000 area appears to be the first short-term support area. Below this level, the $111,800 area serves as the support area. The first upward move will target the $116,000 resistance level.Ethereum, on the other hand, remains stronger than BTC. Still trading within a wide resistance band, ETH is in positive territory up to the $3500 support level. Below this area, support lies at $3200.Crypto NewsCircle will add native $USDC to Hyperliquid, enabling direct deposits and withdrawals.The SEC announced the launch of a project-crypto initiative to modernize securities rules and move markets on-chain.SEC Chairman: Most crypto assets are not securities.SEC Chairman Atkins: I have instructed Commission staff to develop clear rules for crypto distribution, custody, and trading.The Ethereum Foundation announced its goals for the next 10 years: It will work to reach a throughput of 10,000 transactions per second (TPS) and make the network quantum-resistant.VanEck filed an updated version of its spot Solana ETF S-1 application.MicroStrategy filed for a $4.2 billion STRC offering and plans to purchase Bitcoin with the proceeds.Apple's earnings report exceeded expectations.CryptocurrenciesTop Risers:M → Up 13.7% to $0.36795594SAROS → Up 5.3% to $0.38112247ZORA → Up 5.2% to $0.07249998TKX → Up 2.8% to $5.03TFUEL → Up 1.2% to $0.03802554Top Fallers:REKT → Down 25.6% to $0.000991406USELESS → Down 21.1% to $0.24320178KTA → Down 19.6% to $0.94815464SPX → Down 17.6% to $1.64WEMIX → Down 16.9% to $0.76597282.Fear Index:Bitcoin: 69 (Greed)Ethereum: 53 (Neutral)Dominance:Bitcoin: 61.85% ▲ 0.20%Ethereum: 11.94% ▼ 0.21%Total Daily Net ETF InflowsBTC ETFs: -$114.80 MillionETH ETFs: $17.00 MillionGlobal MarketsWe begin the last trading day of the week with weak risk appetite. The Fed kept interest rates steady but maintained its tight stance. PCE inflation data released yesterday exceeded expectations with 2.6% in the headline and 2.8% in the core.US and European stock markets finished the day lower. The decreased risk appetite following the Fed's decision created selling pressure on global markets.US President Trump approved new tariffs effective August 7th. The VIX index increased by 1.2 points to 16.72. Caution remains prevalent in the markets ahead of today's nonfarm payrolls data.Most Valuable Companies and Stock PricesNVIDIA (NVDA) → $4.34 trillion market capitalization, $177.87 per share, down 0.78%.Microsoft (MSFT) → $3.97 trillion market capitalization, $533.50 per share, up 3.95%.Apple (AAPL) → $3.1 trillion market capitalization, $207.57 per share, down 0.71%.Amazon.com (AMZN) → $2.49 trillion market capitalization, $234.11 per share, up 1.70%. Alphabet (GOOG) → $2.33 trillion market capitalization, $192.86 per share, experienced a 2.32% decline.Borsa IstanbulAccording to TÜRK-İŞ data, the hunger threshold increased by 1.1% month-over-month to 26,413 TL in July. The annual increase slightly decreased from 37.6% to 37.3%. The services PPI rose by 4.72% month-over-month and 37.40% year-over-year in June.The Treasury plans to pay a total of 859 billion TL in domestic debt during the August-October period. In August, domestic borrowing of 440.8 billion TL is targeted, compared to the 339 billion TL domestic debt service.Following the announcement of new tariffs by the US, risk appetite in global markets has slightly decreased. Turkey's tariff rate increased by 5 percentage points to 15%. However, the market impact of this increase is expected to be limited. The BIST-100 index closed at 10,743 yesterday, its highest since March 18th. Optimism may remain in the medium term, but a slight sell-off is possible today due to international influences. The market has begun to focus on the CPI data to be released on Monday.Companies with the Highest Market Value on Borsa IstanbulQNB Finansbank (QNBTR) → Market capitalization of 1.69 trillion TL, price per share of 554.0 TL, increased by 9.92%.Aselsan Elektronik Sanayi (ASELS) → Market capitalization of 852.72 billion TL, price per share of 185.4 TL, decreased by 0.86%.Türkiye Garanti Bankası (GARAN) → Market capitalization of 599.76 billion TL, price per share of 143.3 TL, increased by 0.35%.Koç Holding A.Ş. (KCHOL) → Market value 454.69 billion TL, price per share 183.8 TL, increased by 2.51%.ENKA Construction and Industry (ENKAI) → Market capitalization: 407.99 billion TL, price per share: 69.65 TL, increased by 0.07%.Precious Metals and Currency PricesGold: 4305 TLSilver: 47.60 TLPlatinum: 1662 TLDollar: 40.66 TLEuro: 46.50 TLWe look forward to bringing you the latest updates again tomorrow.
Strategy, a pioneer in institutional Bitcoin investments, plans to sell up to $4.2 billion in new stock to expand its cryptocurrency strategy. According to the company's filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), this capital increase will be made through a new series of preferred stock codenamed "STRC" and will be used primarily to purchase Bitcoin.This new plan follows Strategy's $2.5 billion sale of STRC shares in July. STRC shares, which began trading on the Nasdaq Global Select Market, offer flexible dividend payments aligned with the company's strategic objectives. The first dividend payment was announced on July 31st and will be distributed to shareholders on August 31st.A New Phase in Bitcoin PurchasesAccording to Strategy's CEO, Phong Le, this new stock program is not only a fundraising tool but also a key part of its plan to position Bitcoin as a corporate treasury tool. According to the company, the majority of the funds raised will be used directly for Bitcoin purchases. The remaining portion will be used for general corporate purposes, such as operating expenses and dividend payments on previously issued preferred shares.STRC is a product designed with a variable-interest, perpetual preferred share structure. This structure allows Strategy to raise capital flexibly based on market conditions. Other preferred share programs the company has previously launched, such as STRD, STRK, and STRF, similarly fuel a Bitcoin-based investment strategy.Strategy's Performance in NumbersStrategy reported a net profit of $10 billion in the second quarter of 2025. The company's operating income increased by a remarkable 7,100% year-over-year to $14 billion. This increase was largely due to the appreciation of the company's Bitcoin holdings. Strategy, which currently holds 628,791 BTC, stated that the total value of these holdings is $73.3 billion. In July alone, an additional 21,021 BTC were purchased with the proceeds from the STRC sale. According to the company's statements, the proceeds from the new $4.2 billion sale could purchase approximately 36,000 more BTC at current prices.Saylor's "42/42" plan is in effectThese new share sales are crucial as part of Strategy co-founder Michael Saylor's "42/42" strategic plan, which aims to purchase a total of $84 billion in Bitcoin. The company's aggressive capital-cryptocurrency conversion strategy aims to increase the role of Bitcoin in corporate treasuries and maximize the amount of Bitcoin per share.Phong Le argues that the company is significantly undervalued relative to its market capitalization under this strategy. Despite ranking among the top 10 companies with the highest operating income on the S&P 500 index, Strategy, with its 96th market capitalization, has been described as "one of the most misunderstood and undervalued stocks."
You can find today’s edition of “Daily Market with JrKripto” below, featuring a roundup of the most important developments from both global and local markets. Let’s analyze the broader market sentiment and latest insights together.Bitcoin is starting the new week in the accumulation zone. We mentioned the importance of the $117,900 level in our previous newsletters. It continues to trade above this level. In a downside scenario, the major support level appears to be $111,800. In an upward movement, the trend resistance level located in the $122,000 region could be targeted.Ethereum has broken upwards from the short-term parallel channel structure and is currently trading in the downtrend zone that has been in place since 2021. Having surged sharply to the $3,950 region, ETH has entered the trend zone. A breakout of this zone could lead to significant gains for Ethereum. In the event of a pullback, the $3,500 level will serve as support.Crypto NewsWorld Libertarian Financial invested $10 million in DWF Labs' Falcon stablecoin.Trump on tariffs: The August 1 deadline will not change, the decision is final.Coinbase and JPMorgan Chase announced a partnership to make crypto access even easier.The Fed left interest rates unchanged.Fed Board members Waller and Bowman voted against lowering the interest rate by a quarter point.Microsoft's earnings report exceeded expectations.META's earnings report exceeded expectations.21Shares filed an updated S-1 for the spot Solana ETF.CryptocurrenciesTop Gainers:PUMP → Up 28.5% to $0.0031519REKT → Up 19.7% to $0.00000113ZBCN → Up 16.0% to $0.00581345ENA → Up 14.9% to $0.66352026BRETT → Up 14.8% to $0.05914993Top Losers:EUL → Down 4.6% to $12.82SPX → Down 3.0% to $1.94TRX → Down 2.9% to $0.32527579TEL → Down 2.5% to $0.00522484JST → Down 2.5% to $0.03589195.Fear Index:Bitcoin: 73 (Greed)Ethereum: 62 (Greed)Dominance:Bitcoin: 61.41% ▼ 0.30%Ethereum: 12.17% ▲ 0.73%Total Daily Net ETF InflowsBTC ETFs: $47.10 MillionETH ETFs: $5.80 MillionGlobal MarketsThe Fed held interest rates steady as expected. Chair Powell stated that monetary policy was in good shape and did not signal an imminent rate cut. Following these statements, expectations for a September rate cut dropped from 68% to 35%. Bond yields and the dollar index rose, while stock markets experienced a slight sell-off. The VIX index rose as high as 17.24, but closed the day at 15.48. Two Fed members voted for a 25 basis point cut. The Fed reiterated that it would consider incoming data and economic risks in its decisions. Markets are starting the day cautiously but with a recovery effort.Most Valuable Companies and Stock PricesNVIDIA (NVDA) → $4.37 trillion market capitalization, $179.27 per share, increased 2.14%.Microsoft (MSFT) → $3.81 trillion market capitalization, $513.24 per share, increased 0.13%.Apple (AAPL) → $3.12 trillion market capitalization, $209.05 per share, decreased 1.05%. Amazon.com (AMZN) → $2.44 trillion market capitalization, $230.19 per share, decreased 0.35%.Alphabet (GOOG) → $2.38 trillion market capitalization, $197.44 per share, increased 0.51%.Borsa IstanbulThe domestic unemployment rate rose to 8.6% in June. The labor force participation rate has been flat for the last three months at 53.5%. The economic confidence index fell to 96.3 in July.The BIST-100 index found support at the 10,500 level yesterday. It followed a bullish trend, supported by banking, telecom, and automotive stocks. The strongest contributions came from Turkcell, Ford Otosan, and Koç Holding.The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (CBRT) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting summary and Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) foreign trade data will be watched today. Market focus may shift to the July CPI data, which will be released next week. We expect the index to remain flat today.Companies with the Highest Market Value on Borsa IstanbulQNB Finansbank (QNBTR) → Market capitalization of 1.54 trillion TL, price per share of 504.00 TL, increased by 9.92%.Aselsan Elektronik Sanayi (ASELS) → Market capitalization of 822.17 billion TL, price per share of 183.2 TL, increased by 1.61%.Türkiye Garanti Bankası (GARAN) → Market capitalization of 598.08 billion TL, price per share of 144.1 TL, increased by 1.19%.Koç Holding A.Ş. (KCHOL) → Market capitalization of 442.51 billion TL, price per share of 177.3 TL, increased by 1.60%.ENKA İnşaat ve Sanayi (ENKAI) → Market capitalization of 403.59 billion TL, price per share of 69.70 TL, increased by 1.23%.Precious Metals and Currency PricesGold: 4303 TLSilver: 48.26 TLPlatinum: 1718 TLDollar: 40.58 TLEuro: 46.44 TLWe look forward to bringing you the latest updates again tomorrow.
US-based financial giant JPMorgan Chase and cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase have signed a groundbreaking partnership in the digital finance world. As part of this newly announced strategic partnership, users' Chase bank accounts will be directly linked to Coinbase crypto wallets. This connection is expected to be operational in 2026.Direct bank-to-wallet accessThe most striking aspect of the partnership is that, thanks to JPMorgan's secure API infrastructure, Chase customers will be able to directly link their bank accounts to their Coinbase wallets. This will allow users to conduct crypto transactions directly through their banking systems. JPMorgan and Coinbase emphasized that this integration will raise the bar in terms of both security and data privacy in financial transactions.Melissa Feldsher, Head of Payment and Credit Innovation at JPMorganChase, said, “This collaboration with Coinbase will give our customers greater control over their financial future. Thanks to the flexibility provided by our Ultimate Rewards program, users can now securely convert their points into crypto assets.” Credit card and reward points are being converted into cryptoThe two companies' collaboration isn't limited to bank connections. Another feature planned for launch in the fall of 2025 is the availability of Chase credit cards on Coinbase. This step paves the way for the greater integration of traditional financial instruments into the crypto world.Points from JPMorgan's popular "Chase Ultimate Rewards" loyalty program will also be transferred one-to-one to Coinbase accounts. This marks the first time a major credit card rewards program has been used to fund crypto wallets. 100 points can be converted into crypto, worth $1. These features are also planned to launch in 2026.Coinbase's Head of Consumer and Business Products, Max Branzburg, commented on the partnership: "This partnership with JPMorganChase is an important step in making crypto participation more accessible. Together, we are removing the barriers to adoption of blockchain-based financial services by providing consumers with more choice."Coinbase aims to build a more equitable and open financial system through the opportunities offered by the crypto economy. The platform, which currently offers services such as trading, storage, staking, spending, and global transfers to millions of users, also provides infrastructure for projects developing blockchain applications.Coinbase is a US-based platform that offers basic services for users looking to buy and sell cryptocurrencies. The app allows users to trade popular cryptocurrencies, store, and transfer assets. While known for operating in compliance with regulations, it has occasionally been criticized for high transaction fees or delays due to congestion. While it's a popular entry point into the crypto world, it's not a perfect fit for all users.
You can find today’s edition of “Daily Market with JrKripto” below, featuring a roundup of the most important developments from both global and local markets. Let’s analyze the broader market sentiment and latest insights together.Bitcoin is starting the new week in the accumulation zone. We mentioned the importance of the $117,900 level in our previous newsletters. It continues to trade above this level. In a downside scenario, the major support level appears to be $111,800. In an upward movement, the trend resistance level located in the $122,000 region could be targeted.Ethereum has broken upwards from the short-term parallel channel structure and is currently trading in the downtrend zone that has been in effect since 2021. Having surged to the $3,950 region with sharp increases, ETH has entered the trend zone. A breakout of this zone could lead to significant gains for Ethereum. In the event of a pullback, the $3,500 level will serve as support.Crypto NewsBitmine, which has attracted attention with its Ether purchases, will repurchase $1 billion of the company's shares.PUMPFUN will increase its token buybacks and allocate 100% of its daily revenue to buybacks. Standard Chartered: Companies buying ETH are just starting out. We expect this figure to increase tenfold from the current level. Their purchases could reach 10% of the ETH in circulation.eToro will launch tokenized US stocks on the Ethereum blockchain.The SEC has accepted an application to allow staking for the BlackRock Spot Ethereum ETF.Trump has given Russia 10 days to reach an agreement with Ukraine.BlackRock predicts the Federal Reserve will not cut interest rates tomorrow.*STRATEGY completed its $2.52 billion STRC IPO and used the proceeds to purchase 21,021 Bitcoin for $117,256.The SEC has approved Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs to be traded in crypto instead of cash.CryptocurrenciesTop Gainers:IOTX → Up 15.8% to $0.02659086XDC → Up 8.2% to $0.0989487B → Up 8.0% to $0.50341485QUBIC → Up 6.1% to $0.00000253SUN → Up 2.6% to $0.02175535Top Losers:CFX → Down 26.0% to $0.19509564BONK → Down 13.0% to $0.00002836SYRUP → Down 12.7% to $0.44805721CKB → Down 12.4% to $0.00585109 CVX → Down 11.8% to $4.19Fear Index:Bitcoin: 74 (Greed)Ethereum: 57 (Greed)Dominance:Bitcoin: 61.52% ▲ 0.08%Ethereum: 12.05% ▲ 0.43%Total Daily Net ETF InflowsBTC ETFs: $80.00 MillionETH ETFs: $218.60 MillionGlobal MarketsGlobal markets are trading cautiously and sideways ahead of tonight's Fed interest rate decision and tomorrow's BOJ meeting. The Fed is not expected to change interest rates. While risk appetite weakened slightly, the VIX index rose to 15.98, indicating a slight increase in uncertainty. On the trade front, US Treasury Secretary Bessent stated that an agreement in principle has been reached with China to postpone tariffs, but that the final decision rests with Trump. He also stated that no new summit between Xi and Trump is planned, and that the 90-day period is merely an option.Most Valuable Companies and Stock PricesNVIDIA (NVDA) → $4.28 trillion market capitalization, $175.51 per share, down 0.70%.Microsoft (MSFT) → $3.81 trillion market capitalization, $512.57 per share, up 0.01%.Apple (AAPL) → $3.16 trillion market capitalization, $211.27 per share, down 1.30%.Amazon.com (AMZN) → $2.45 trillion market capitalization, $231.01 per share, down 0.76%. Alphabet (GOOG) → of $2.37 trillion market capitalization, $196.43 per share, up 1.56%.Borsa IstanbulAccording to TURKBESD data, domestic sales of white goods decreased by 8%, production by 8%, and exports by 5% in the first half of the year. The sector continues to weaken. While the BIST-100 has returned to the 10,500 level, the announced balance sheets generally signal weakness. The June unemployment rate and the July economic confidence index will be released today. The market is focusing on the CPI data to be released next week. A sideways trend is expected on the BIST today.Companies with the Highest Market Capitalization on Borsa IstanbulQNB Finansbank (QNBTR) → With a market capitalization of $1.4 trillion and a per-share price of $458.50, it saw a 9.95% increase. Aselsan Electronics Industries (ASELS) → Market value of 817.61 billion TL, price per share of 178.9 TL, decreased by 0.22%.Turkey Garanti Bank (GARAN) → Market value of 583.8 billion TL, price per share of 141.0 TL, increased by 1.44%.Koç Holding A.Ş. (KCHOL) → Market value of 431.36 billion TL, price per share of 174.6 TL, increased by 2.65%.Turkish Airlines Inc. (THYAO) → Market value of 393.64 billion TL, price per share of 288.25 TL, increased by 1.05%.Precious Metals and Currency PricesGold: 4,335 TLSilver: 49.69 TLPlatinum: 1,811 TLDollar: 40.57 TLEuro: 46.92 TLWe look forward to bringing you the latest updates again tomorrow.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has made a critical decision for cryptocurrency markets. It has greenlit "in-kind" transactions, meaning the creation and redemption of cryptocurrencies directly, for Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs. This development offers significant flexibility in the sector's operations compared to the period when spot ETFs, approved in early 2024, were limited to cash transactions only.This decision, taken by the SEC's vote on July 29th, is expected to reduce costs, increase liquidity, and provide tax advantages for both ETF issuers and institutional investors. Commission Chairman Paul S. Atkins stated after the vote, "Developing a fit-for-purpose regulatory framework for cryptocurrency markets is one of my top priorities. These decisions will contribute to lower cost and more efficient investment products." The image in the X post shared by Atkins regarding the subject. Traditional ETF mechanism brought to crypto"In-kind" transactions have been used for years in traditional stock and commodity ETFs. In this system, authorized participants can create or redeem ETF shares directly in exchange for the underlying asset. For example, in gold ETFs, this mechanism allows investors to purchase ETF shares instead of physical gold, or to redeem shares to receive gold.With the SEC extending this practice to crypto ETFs, ETF companies will now be able to directly purchase or deliver the underlying asset, Bitcoin or Ethereum. This will largely eliminate issues such as price fluctuations, transaction delays, and high costs associated with cash transactions.The decision also introduces a significant tax advantage for investors. In cash redemptions, the issuing ETF is required to liquidate the fund by selling the underlying asset, resulting in capital gains that are passed on to investors. However, in in-kind redemptions, the investor will purchase Bitcoin or Ethereum directly, leaving the sale decision entirely at their discretion. This will defer taxation.Furthermore, this flexibility will enable market makers and fund managers to better manage liquidity. Results such as narrowing spreads, increased trading volume, and enhanced market depth are expected. Experts note that this development could trigger new institutional inflows into ETF products. The SEC's decision also aligns with the US's attempt to catch up with international developments. Hong Kong initially allowed in-kind transactions in the Bitcoin and Ether ETFs it launched in April 2024. In some jurisdictions, such as Ontario, Canada, this flexibility was not initially granted. However, the clarity in Hong Kong and the SFC's requirement to work with licensed crypto exchanges ensured the system's smooth operation from the outset.On the US side, the process was challenging. Even within the SEC, this strict approach was criticized. Commissioner Mark Uyeda, during the January 2024 approval process for spot Bitcoin ETFs, stated that "approaching crypto with such caution while the same transaction is standard for physical gold-backed ETFs is a double standard," stating that the decision set a "worrying precedent."The ETF market and the crypto sectorThe approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs in early 2024 led to significant growth in the sector. These products, which have reached billions of dollars in assets under management, have seen their transaction volume increase, while new applications have also accelerated. The SEC's latest move could lead to a more flexible and investor-friendly structure for both approved products and future fund applications.
Martı Technologies (MRT), a Turkey-based mobility startup listed on the NYSE, has taken a significant step that challenges traditional treasury management approaches. The company announced that it will allocate 20% of its cash reserves to Bitcoin, integrating crypto assets into its corporate treasury strategy. With this move, Martı has become one of the companies that view crypto assets not only as a speculative tool but also as a long-term store of value and a shield against financial risks.Cryptocurrency investments could reach up to 50%The company announced that the crypto asset ratio could be increased to 50% over time. It was also stated that this potential increase may not be limited to Bitcoin; other leading crypto assets such as Ethereum and Solana could also be included in Martı's reserves in the future. All digital assets will be securely stored through platforms that provide institutional-grade custody services in compliance with regulations. Martı Founder and CEO Oğuz Alper Öktem summarizes the motivation behind this strategy:“Our decision to allocate capital to crypto assets demonstrates our belief that Bitcoin and other digital assets have proven their store of value alongside hard currencies and gold over the past few years. This strategy represents a prudent and long-term stance in the current economic environment, where we face inflationary pressures and currency risks.”The company emphasized that this move will not disrupt its current operations or business plans. It was stated that crypto asset purchases will be made from excess cash reserves and will not impact operational expenses. It also announced that future digital asset transactions will be announced transparently, in accordance with legal requirements.The company announced that it had reached 2.15 million passengers and 314,000 registered drivers as of June 3, 2025. This represents a 12.7% increase in passengers and an 8.3% increase in drivers in just two months. Martı's fleet consists of micromobility vehicles such as electric scooters, bicycles, and mopeds, operating in major cities across Turkey. The company plans to expand its presence from major cities like Ankara, Istanbul, Izmir, and Antalya to include Konya, Kayseri, Bursa, Mersin, Adana, and Kocaeli. With this expansion, Martı aims to increase its potential user base from 28.8 million to 42 million.Co-founder Cankut Durgun was appointed Chief Operating Officer as of June 12, 2025. Cenk Özeker, with over 25 years of experience, has also joined the new Chief Financial Officer.As a result, this move marks Martı Technologies' inclusion among publicly traded companies, joining giants like MicroStrategy, Tesla, and Blockchain, in incorporating crypto into their balance sheets.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has postponed its decision on the Truth Social Bitcoin ETF, filed in June by Trump Media & Technology Group. This ETF, offered by the company, which operates the Truth Social platform, aims to offer investors direct exposure to Bitcoin through a publicly traded fund structure.In a statement, the SEC stated that it needed more time to evaluate the proposed ETF and announced that the review period has been extended until September 18th. The agency's official statement read, "The Commission has determined that a longer period is appropriate to consider the proposed rule change and the issues it raises."The Truth Social Bitcoin ETF is just one of many noteworthy crypto products recently being offered to the U.S. market. However, the primary reason this fund stands out is its direct connection to former U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump frequently posts on Truth Social and has not been shy about publicly expressing his interest in digital assets. Besides the Truth Social Bitcoin ETF, other Trump-linked crypto ventures are also showing a notable increase. Various meme coin projects bearing Trump's name are gaining market share, while World Liberty Financial, a DeFi project allegedly backed by figures close to the Trump family, is also making headlines.The SEC's cautious approach continues: Applications also received for INJ and SOLThe SEC's cautious approach to ETF applications is noteworthy. The commission is meticulously reviewing ETF applications related not only to Bitcoin but also to leading tokens like Ethereum and Solana. The regulator prioritizes investor protection while fostering innovation. This balancing act often leads to lengthy decision-making processes. On the same day, Cboe BZX also filed a formal application with the SEC for the Canary Staked INJ ETF, which will track Injective's native token, INJ. Canary Capital Group, the ETF sponsor, first introduced the product earlier this month. On the same day, an application was also submitted for the Solana ETF, developed in partnership with Invesco and Galaxy.
You can find today’s edition of “Daily Market with JrKripto” below, featuring a roundup of the most important developments from both global and local markets. Let’s analyze the broader market sentiment and latest insights together.Bitcoin is starting the new week in the accumulation zone. We mentioned the importance of the $117,900 level in our previous newsletters. It continues to trade above this level. On the downside, the key support level stands at $111,800. In a potential upward move, the trend resistance near the $122,000 region could be the next target.Ethereum has broken out of the short-term parallel channel structure and is currently trading in the downtrend zone that has been in effect since 2021. After a sharp rally toward the $3,950 region, ETH has entered this trend zone. A breakout here could pave the way for notable gains. In the event of a pullback, the $3,500 level is expected to serve as support.Crypto NewsUAE credit institution RAKBANK will begin offering crypto services to its retail customers through Bitpanda.Invesco Galaxy has applied for the Solana ETF with the CBOE. Interactive Brokers, a brokerage firm with $600 billion in client assets, is considering introducing 24/7 stablecoin and cryptocurrency deposits into its investment accounts.Trump: Powell will be gone soon. I will miss him.PayPal allows US businesses to accept payments in more than 100 cryptocurrencies.Financial firm Mill City Ventures will acquire $441 million worth of $SUI tokens, transitioning to a crypto treasury strategy.The strategy firm made no new Bitcoin purchases last week.CryptocurrenciesTop Gainers:CFX → Up 38.3% to $0.25899976ZBCN → Up 20.0% to $0.00508004KTA → Up 12.2% to $1.21CKB → Up 10.7% to $0.00657596QUBIC → Up 10.1% to $0.00000245Top Losers:TKX → Down 37.5% to $5.77USELESS → Down 17.4% to $0.32020474CVX → Down 15.5% to $4.75FARTCOIN → Down 14.8% to $1.18PUMP → Down 12.6% to $0.00241791.Fear Index:Bitcoin: 74 (Greed)Ethereum: 63 (Greed)Dominance:Bitcoin: 61.52% ▲ 0.19%Ethereum: 11.90% ▼ 0.68%Total Daily Net ETF InflowsBTC ETFs: $157.10 MillionETH ETFs: $65.20 MillionGlobal MarketsGlobal risk appetite started the week cautiously. Trump's 15% tariff announcement against the EU created short-term market activity, but its impact was limited. US futures are slightly higher this morning. Markets remain cautious ahead of tomorrow's Fed and Thursday's BOJ interest rate decisions.As the critical August 1st deadline approaches, the US's extension of the tariff ceasefire with China and the start of a third round of talks are easing trade uncertainty. Although markets opened strongly yesterday following the agreement with the EU, they closed slightly lower due to criticism from European leaders. The VIX index remains low at 15.03.Today, US consumer confidence, housing prices, and job openings will be monitored. The ECB's June Consumer Expectations Survey will also be released.Most Valuable Companies and Stock PricesNVIDIA (NVDA) → $4.31 trillion market capitalization, $176.75 per share, up 1.87%.Microsoft (MSFT) → $3.81 trillion market capitalization, $512.50 per share, down 0.24%. Apple (AAPL) → $3.2 trillion market capitalization, $214.05 per share, increased by 0.08%.Amazon.com (AMZN) → $2.47 trillion market capitalization, $232.79 per share, increased by 0.58%.Alphabet (GOOG) → $2.33 trillion market capitalization, $193.42 per share, decreased by 0.34%.Borsa IstanbulJuly sectoral inflation expectations were announced. 12-month ahead inflation expectations fell to 23.4% among market participants and 39% in the real sector, while household expectations rose to 54.5%. According to TİM's June report, the export demand index decreased by 0.6% month-on-month and 0.5% year-on-year to 99.8, remaining below the long-term average. The BIST100 index closed down 0.9% yesterday, driven by sales in banking, defense, aviation, and holding stocks. In a week marked by financial statements, Tofaş and Medikal Park reported net profits above expectations, while Türk Traktör increased its profit despite weak results. Results from Akbank, Tüpraş, Aygaz, TAV, and Otokar will be released today. The BIST100 is expected to open the day with a slight gain, in line with international markets.Companies with the Highest Market Value on Borsa IstanbulQNB Finansbank (QNBTR) → Market capitalization of 1.31 trillion TL, price per share of 400.00 TL, increased by 2.56%.Aselsan Elektronik Sanayi (ASELS) → Market capitalization of 826.73 billion TL, price per share of 178.2 TL, decreased by 1.71%. Türkiye Garanti Bankası (GARAN) → Market capitalization of 576.24 billion TL, price per share of 138.9 TL, increased by 1.24%.Koç Holding A.Ş. (KCHOL) → Market capitalization of 432.37 billion TL, price per share of 171.2 TL, increased by 0.41%.Enka İnşaat ve Sanayi A.Ş. (ENKAI) → Market capitalization: 405.64 billion TL, price per share: 67.10 TL, decreased by 3.03%.Precious Metals and Currency PricesGold: 4326 TLSilver: 49.81 TLPlatinum: 1803 TLDollar: 40.57 TLEuro: 47.03 TLWe look forward to bringing you the latest updates again tomorrow.
Bitcoin Dominance Cycle: Altcoin Bull Runs Occur SystematicallyThe pattern on the chart on a monthly time frame shows the BTC dominance cycle that has been forming since 2016. This isn't just a chart but a system precisely showing the structural conditions and technical triggers initiating three separate altcoin bull runs. Different coins flourished in each cycle, but the triggering structure was always the same. And now, the 2025 altcoin rally is at the threshold where that structure re-forms, counting the days until it begins.Every one of the major peak formations for BTC.D has been the starting point for subsequent altcoin bull runs. These peaks occurred both when downward resistance trends rejected and when oscillators like the MACD and RSI showed signs of deterioration. The 2017 and 2021 altcoin bull runs were built on these structures. And now, the same scenario is being repeated for 2025. Bitcoin Dominance Cyclical Pattern: Three Bulls, Three Rejections, Three OpportunitiesThe dominance chart has a distinct descending wedge structure over a long period. Each peak formed lower than the previous one. At the 2017 peak, dominance was approximately 72%. The 2021 peak was limited to 70%. The 2025 peak was rejected around 65%. This is a cyclical scenario based not only on price but also on timing and momentum.In 2017, 2021, and now 2025, the price hits this descending trendline, gets rejected, and then the altcoin bull run begins. This isn't just a historical coincidence. From a technical perspective, the declines following these breakouts led to a decline in BTC dominance and booms in altcoins, resulting in out-of-market returns.After each rejection, dominance fell to the 42–45% range. If the same thing happens again, and structurally all conditions are the same, it is not at all unlikely that BTC.D will ease to this band again and altcoins will rally between 300% and 1000% in the meantime.MACD: 3 Triggers, 3 Bullish CrossingsThe MACD data in the bottom panel has shown the same signal in 2017, 2021, and now 2025: The MACD line crossed on the monthly chart, initiating a transition into the red zone. This signal perfectly timed the periods in the previous two cycles when BTC dominance declined and altcoin bullish activity began.This is the third time the same pattern has formed. Such oscillator signals are rare in the long term, and when they do occur, especially on monthly charts, the probability of coincidence is almost zero. The MACD has now turned red for the third time. The result of the previous two red crossovers has been the inflow of millions of dollars of new capital into altcoins.RSI: Uptrend Broken, Selling Pressure BeginsThe ascending trend line that has been forming on the RSI since 2021 has been broken this month. The RSI rejected before reaching 70 and dropped below 60. This indicates that momentum is weakening and that BTC dominance no longer has the strength to fuel upward momentum.We saw this pattern in 2017 and 2021. The RSI failed to peak, broke below, the dominance declined, and the altcoin season began. The same pattern is being redrawn in 2025.2025 Scenario: Altcoins Will Explode in a Few MonthsIf the pattern repeats, BTC.D will decline to the 42–45% range. During this period, total market capitalization will expand, Bitcoin will plateau or decline slightly, and altcoins will begin to price in a chain fashion.In this cycle, large-cap altcoins like ETH, SOL, and XRP will first gain prominence. L2 tokens, AI coins, and low-cap Layer-1s will follow. Barring a macroeconomic shock, all technical signals suggest a chain capital rotation is imminent. This season is consistent not only with the chart but also with time. The previous two altcoin bull runs began with BTC.D hitting this resistance line, and now the third crash has occurred.Bitcoin dominance is not only technically reversing but also completing its cyclical nature. The MACD, RSI, and price structure are all converging on one point: BTC.D will fall. This decline will herald a new season of expansion in the cryptocurrency market.
