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The US is preparing to take another important step towards its goal of becoming a global leader in cryptocurrencies. The Trump administration is continuing its work on a new “Digital Asset Report” expected to be presented on July 22. This comprehensive report will include recommendations and regulations that will shape US policies on cryptocurrencies.This development comes after US President Donald Trump signed an executive order in January that aims to strengthen America’s position in the crypto industry. The administration’s ultimate goal is to make the US a global hub for cryptocurrencies.Bitcoin reserve on the agenda: Funding can be provided without increasing tax burdenOne of the most striking headlines of the report is America’s plan to create a strategic Bitcoin reserve. According to industry sources, alternative funding methods that will not impose an additional burden on taxpayers are proposed for the financing of this reserve. Although this plan has not yet been finalized, it is expected that the US government’s influence on cryptocurrencies will increase if it is implemented.If this reserve plan is formalized, America’s leadership in the crypto market will be further consolidated and a strong national asset base will be created in the digital economy. A new era may begin in the US's crypto policies.National framework for cryptocurrenciesThe report being prepared is not limited to the Bitcoin reserve. With the proposal of the US Congress, the establishment of a federal digital asset regulatory framework for stablecoins is also on the agenda. In addition, it is suggested that steps be taken to ensure that crypto companies receive equal service from banking institutions such as the Federal Reserve. This approach aims to reduce discrimination against crypto companies in the financial system and provide more equitable access to the sector.Statement from the CFTC Chair: "Crypto roadmap"Caroline Pham, Interim Chair of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), defined the report in question as a "cryptocurrency roadmap". The report is expected to include new legal and regulatory proposals, as well as the steps taken by federal institutions for digital assets to date. The idea of a national digital asset reserve, announced by Trump in March, will also be one of the focal points of the report.The timing of the proposals to be included in the report is also noteworthy. The Trump administration has declared the week of July 14 as “Crypto Week.” Within this scope, crypto regulation bills will be discussed in the House of Representatives. Experts state that this report can be used as a critical policy tool in Trump’s upcoming election process. In general, we can say that there has been positive news about cryptocurrencies from the US recently. As we have previously reported, two US institutions will hold important hearings on cryptocurrencies on July 9, tomorrow. The House of Representatives will hold a hearing titled “Making America the Crypto Capital of the World: Ensuring Digital Asset Policy Fit for the 21st Century.” The Senate will hold a hearing titled “Building Tomorrow’s Digital Asset Markets.” In particular, providing legal clarity for Bitcoin and altcoins is very valuable for the sector.
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 maintained its strong volume structure since last week and ended Sunday steadily around $109,200. The $108,900 level stands out as a key resistance threshold. As long as the price holds above this level, it will aim to surpass the $110,600 peak. However, as seen yesterday, Bitcoin failed to stay above the $108,900 resistance and pulled back to the $107,300 support level. For now, it seems to have found support in this zone. If this support is lost, the price could decline first to $106,300 and then to the $104,900 support. On the upside, if the $111,920 peak is broken, the next targets following a new ATH would be $114,000 and $120,000.Ethereum mirrored Bitcoin’s trend, closing last week with rising volume. From a broader perspective, ETH continues to trade within a range. The $2,465 level plays a pivotal role here. Following last week’s notable price increase, it is a positive sign that ETH is holding above this level. In the short term, it is trading within a critical zone. The $2,595–$2,550 range forms a wide resistance area. The $2,600 target we previously highlighted has been reached. Should ETH break above this resistance, the price may rise toward the $2,700 region.Crypto NewsWhite House Official: Tariffs will not increase.TON Foundation Seeks New Vice President of Marketing After Reactions from "Fake" Partnerships.SEC Accepts Truth Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF Application.SEC Postpones Fidelity Spot SOL ETF Application.Leavitt: Trump will sign a presidential decree postponing the July tariff deadline to August 1.Spain's second-largest bank, BBVA, has launched a Bitcoin and Ethereum trading and custody service via its mobile app.CryptocurrenciesTop Gainers:M → Increased by 89.8% to $0.18881367HNT → Increased by 5.2% to $2.41GLM → Increased by 3.5% to $0.23439222MOCA → Increased by 3.4% to $0.07157369BONK → Increased by 3.3% to $0.00002287Top Losers:USELESS → Declined by 13.4% to $0.242857B → Declined by 11.3% to $0.35661965PLUME → Declined by 10.7% to $0.10422101SPX → Declined by 8.2% to $1.23SYRUP → Declined by 7.6%, it fell to $0.51531127Fear Index:Bitcoin: 68 (Greed)Ethereum: 50 (Neutral)Dominance:Bitcoin: 65.31% ▲ 0.04%Ethereum: 9.30% ▼ 0.08%Global MarketsThe US announced that it has imposed new customs duties of 25–40% on 14 countries. These rates will be effective as of August 1. The decision was made in addition to the previously announced sectoral taxes. In addition, the tariff postponement period, which was due to end on July 9, was extended to August 1.Although increasing uncertainty increased volatility in global markets, the reactions were not as harsh as in April. The VIX index increased by 0.3 points to 17.8. This indicates a slight weakening in risk appetite and an increased tendency towards safe havens. US futures started the day with a mixed outlook.Most Valuable Companies and Stock PricesNVIDIA (NVDA) → $3.86 trillion market value, $158.24 per share, down 0.69%Microsoft (MSFT) → $3.70 trillion market value, $497.72 per share, down 0.22%Apple (AAPL) → $3.14 trillion market value, $209.95 per share, down 1.69%Amazon (AMZN) → $2.37 trillion market value, $223.47 per share, up 0.03%Alphabet (GOOG) → $2.15 trillion market value, $177.56 per share, down 1.66%Borsa IstanbulTreasury Cash Balance had a deficit of 455.1 billion TL in June. While revenues were TL 856.6 billion, expenses were TL 1.31 trillion, interest payments were TL 250.4 billion.BIST-100 started the week with a 1.6% decrease. The risk aversion trend and the cautious atmosphere abroad supported this pullback. While the US postponing the customs duty decision to August 1 reflected positively on European stock markets, the US side remained more cautious.While there was no important data in the country today, the CDS premium increased by 10 basis points. The market will focus on the presentation that Treasury and Finance Minister Şimşek will make to foreign investors. In addition, the second-quarter results of banks may increase stock-based volatility. We expect a horizontal course in the index.Companies with the Highest Market Value on Borsa IstanbulQNB Finansbank (QNBTR) → 922.93 billion TL market value, 267.00 TL per share price, 3.09% decreaseAselsan Elektronik Sanayi (ASELS) → 689.47 billion TL market value, 151.3 TL per share price, 0.07% increaseTürkiye Garanti Bankası (GARAN) → 577.08 billion TL market value, 136.4 TL per share price, 0.73% decreaseKoç Holding A.Ş. (KCHOL) → 410.05 billion TL market value, 156.7 TL per share price, decreased by 3.09%Türk Hava Yolları A.O. (THYAO) → 404.00 billion TL market value, 287.50 TL per share price, decreased by 1.79%Precious Metals and Currency PricesGold: 4,284 TLSilver: 47.32 TLPlatinum: 1,765 TLDollar: 39.97 TLEuro: 46.94 TLWe look forward to bringing you the latest updates again tomorrow.
The US Congress has turned its course to the cryptocurrency market following President Trump's comprehensive tax and budget package. On Wednesday, July 9, both the House of Representatives' Ways and Means Committee and the Senate's Banking Committee will hold important hearings on cryptocurrencies. On the other hand, "Crypto Week" is approaching. As will be recalled, House Speaker Mike Johnson declared the week of July 14 as "Crypto Week". Within this scope, bills on the structure of digital asset markets and stablecoins will be voted on.Crypto taxation on the tableThe session titled "Making America the Crypto Capital of the World: Ensuring Digital Asset Policy Fit for the 21st Century" to be held by the House of Representatives will attempt to clarify the framework for cryptocurrency tax policies. Although the witness list has not yet been shared with the public, it is expected that important topics that directly concern investors and developers will be discussed in the session. In particular, the taxation and declaration procedures of leading assets such as Bitcoin and Ethereum and stablecoins will be the subject of discussion.Sector giants to speak in the SenateThe Senate session titled “Building Tomorrow’s Digital Asset Markets” will be attended by familiar names from the sector. Blockchain Association CEO Summer Mersinger, Chainalysis CEO Jonathan Levin, Paradigm partner Dan Robinson and Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse will answer questions from Senate members. The Senate will address liquidity systems, custody solutions and the reserve structure of stablecoins in this session. It is aimed to clarify regulatory uncertainties that may especially interest institutional investors.CLARITY and GENIUS laws to be voted onBeyond July 9, July 14 is also eagerly awaited in the crypto field. Because on this date, two important bills will be voted on in the House of Representatives as part of Crypto Week: CLARITY Act and GENIUS Act. The CLARITY Act aims to determine which crypto assets are subject to which regulator by making a clear division of duties between the SEC and CFTC. This law could pave the way for large banks and institutional investors to enter the crypto market more strongly.The GENIUS Act provides a legal framework for stablecoins. This law, which passed the Senate in June, introduces regulations regarding the issuance and trading of stablecoins. If the bill is approved by the House of Representatives, banks, fintech companies and large retailers will be able to start offering stablecoin services. However, the fact that the bill was submitted to a direct vote by skipping the committee stages has drawn criticism from some segments.Although both bills initially received bipartisan support, they later faced serious objections from Democrats. The main reason for this was Trump and his family's close ties to various crypto projects and stablecoin initiatives. Democrats proposed amendments that would prohibit presidential candidates from making private crypto investments. However, these proposals were rejected by the committees, which are mostly Republicans.
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 continued its high-volume structure from last week into the weekend, closing the stable Sunday with an increase at the $109,200 level. BTC, which experienced a strong upward breakout from the downtrend that began in May, is now consolidating above this structure. The $108,900 resistance level is a key threshold at this point. As long as the price stays above this level, it will aim to break through the $110,600 peak. In case of pullbacks, the $108,900 level we mentioned earlier, followed by the trend support we saw at the average $108,000 point, could keep the price in this region. In an upward scenario, if the $111,920 peak is surpassed, the first targets after the new ATH will be the $114,000 and $120,000 levels.Ethereum also followed Bitcoin, closing the week with a volume-driven rise. When we look at ETH from a broader perspective, we observe that it continues to trade within the range. The $2,465 level plays a key role at this point. After last week's significant rise, it is positive that the price remains above this level. It is also trading in a critical area in the short term. The $2,595–$2,550 area stands out as a broad resistance area. We have reached the $2,600 target we gave in previous bulletins. However, if this region is breached, the price could rise as high as the $2,700 region.Crypto NewsAuthorities have announced that there is no golden visa for digital currency investors in the UAE.White House Economic Advisor Hassett stated that the likelihood of a recession is zero.Kazakhstan plans to establish a Bitcoin and crypto reserve.Toncoin has partnered with the UAE and started offering 10-year golden visas to TON stakers.A Bitcoin whale that has been dormant since 2011 moved 60,000 BTC today. The investor holds a total of 80,009 BTC ($8.69 billion).CryptocurrenciesTop Gainers:TIA → Increased by 13.2% to $1.67B → Increased by 13.1% to $0.39170547SPX → Increased by 13.1% to $1.37KTA → Increased by 10.8% to $0.68357771IP → Increased by 8.6% to $3.19Top Losers:TKX → Declined by 42.6% to $9.04PENGU → Declined by 6.3% to $0.01521971TON → Declined by 6.2% to $2.82USELESS → Declined by 4.8% to $0.27979579SAFE → Declined by 2.3% to $0.42950742Fear Index:Bitcoin: 70 (Greed)Ethereum: 57 (Greed)Dominance:Bitcoin: 65.27% ▼ 0.05%Ethereum: 9.34% ▲ 0.13%Global MarketsThe US non-farm payrolls data for June came in at 147,000, above expectations. The unemployment rate fell from 4.3% to 4.1%. However, we observed a decline in working hours and hourly earnings. After the strong employment data, expectations for interest rate cuts weakened, and sales were seen in the bond market. US stock markets were closed on Friday due to a holiday.Global markets started the new week on a bearish note with tariff news from the US. President Trump announced that tariffs would take effect on August 1 instead of July 9 and signaled a 10% additional tariff on BRICS countries. On Friday, the VIX index rose 1.1 points to 17.5 amid low liquidity and trade uncertainty, indicating a decline in risk appetite.Most Valuable Companies and Stock PricesNVIDIA (NVDA) → Market capitalization of $3.89 trillion, share price of $159.34, up 1.33%Microsoft (MSFT) → Market capitalization of $3.71 trillion, share price of $498.84, up 1.58%Apple (AAPL) → Market capitalization of $3.19 trillion, share price of $213.55, up 0.52%Amazon (AMZN) → Market value of $2.37 trillion, share price of $223.41, up 1.59%Alphabet (GOOG) → Market value of $2.18 trillion, share price of $180.55, up 0.44%Borsa IstanbulInflation data declined slightly in June. Monthly inflation was 2.04%. Prices rose slightly faster in services, while the rate of increase slowed in goods. Today, the Treasury's cash balance will be announced. In addition, throughout the week, the government is also set to hold bond and bill auctions with various maturities.The Borsa Istanbul ended last week with a 9% gain, driven by expectations of an interest rate cut. This week, attention will turn to domestic economic data and developments related to U.S. tariff policies. Key items on the economic calendar include today’s cash budget, Thursday’s industrial production and retail sales data, and Friday’s balance of payments report. Additionally, corporate earnings announcements are set to begin. We anticipate the stock market will start the week with a slight pullback.Companies with the Highest Market Value on the Istanbul Stock ExchangeQNB Finansbank (QNBTR) → Market value of 922.93 billion TL, share price of 266.50 TL, experienced a 3.27% declineAselsan Elektronik Sanayi (ASELS) → Market value of 689.47 billion TL, share price of 149.10 TL, down 1.39%Türkiye Garanti Bankası (GARAN) → Market value of 577.08 billion TL, share price of 137.50 TL, up 0.07%Koç Holding A.Ş. (KCHOL) → Market value of 410.05 billion TL, share price of 157.50 TL, a 2.60% declineTurkish Airlines A.O. (THYAO) → Market value of 404.00 billion TL, share price of 288.75 TL, experienced a 1.37% declinePrecious Metals and Currency PricesGold: 4,243 TLSilver: 47.21 TLPlatinum: 1,766 TLDollar: 39.94 TLEuro: 47.05 TLWe look forward to bringing you the latest updates again tomorrow.
According to the latest report published by CoinShares, cryptocurrency investment products recorded a net inflow of $1.04 billion last week, completing the 12th consecutive week of positive growth. With this increase, the total amount of assets under management (AuM) in digital assets reached an all-time high of $188 billion. The weekly trading volume was recorded as $16.3 billion; this figure is very close to the weekly average for the entire year.USA leads in regional distributionWhen looking at the regional distribution of fund inflows, the US stands out by far with a contribution of $1.025 billion. Germany and Switzerland were the second and third countries in the ranking with $38.5 million and $33.7 million, respectively; Canada experienced an outflow of $29.3 million and $9.7 million, respectively. The outflows in Canada and Brazil in particular reveal differences in regional investor sentiment.Bitcoin inflows slowed, ETH shinesBitcoin-focused investment products saw an inflow of $790 million on a weekly basis. Although this figure is high, it indicates a slowdown when you consider that an average of $1.5 billion inflows have been recorded in the last three weeks. It is thought that investors are being cautious as Bitcoin approaches its historical peaks.Ethereum, on the other hand, attracted attention with an inflow of $226 million. This means the 11th consecutive week of positive inflows for Ethereum. During this period, a total of nearly $3 billion inflows were recorded in Ethereum. More importantly, the average weekly inflow to Ethereum products during this period corresponds to 1.6% of AuM. This rate is twice as much as Bitcoin's 0.8% rate in the same period. In other words, we see that investors' interest in Ethereum is rapidly increasing. Remarkable movement in altcoinsThere were also notable developments on the altcoin side. Solana (SOL) stood out with a weekly inflow of $21.6 million. XRP recorded an inflow of $10.6 million; Sui recorded an inflow of $1.6 million. Other assets such as Chainlink ($0.5 million), Cardano ($0.4 million) also attracted investor attention. Litecoin did not record any inflows or outflows at the beginning of July.In contrast, multi-asset products experienced a weekly outflow of $12.4 million, while products for some altcoins in the "other" category saw a limited inflow of $2.8 million. This category has experienced an outflow of $504 million since the beginning of the year.Grayscale has an outflowGrayscale closed the week with a negative outflow of $46 million. This situation is associated with the company's corporate restructuring and falling volumes since late 2024. In addition, as we reported recently, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) first accepted and then suspended Grayscale's request to convert its Digital Large Cap fund, which includes many altcoins, into an ETF. CoinShares' own product, XBT Provider AB, also experienced an outflow of $19 million.
While stablecoin news related to the euro and ruble dominated the headlines in recent days, one of the most notable developments in the crypto market this week was the rise of Bitcoin. After falling below the $108,000 level over the weekend, BTC rebounded on Monday morning, rising above $109,000. This rise was largely influenced by US President Donald Trump's new tariff decisions. In addition, Elon Musk said that the political party he is founding will support Bitcoin. Following these developments, according to JrKripto data, Bitcoin reached $109,362 in the last 24 hours.Trump's new tariff schedule gave the market a breatherAccording to a statement made by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday, the customs tariffs announced in April will come into effect on August 1. However, these tariffs will only apply to countries that do not have a trade agreement with the US. Bessent also stated that if the negotiations fail, the tariffs could return to their April levels. The Trump administration had previously suspended the tariffs for 90 days in April; that period expires on Wednesday.BTSE COO Jeff Mei said investors were concerned that there could be significant market volatility until the July 9 tariff deadline, but that the new date, postponed to August 1, has brought relief. “Markets rose on the news that countries would have more time to negotiate,” Mei said, emphasizing that the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) to be announced in the coming days will also provide important signals as to whether the Fed will cut interest rates.Nick Ruck, Research Director at LVRG, said that if Bitcoin approaches its all-time high of $111,814, it could enter a new “price discovery zone.” In particular, DeFi protocols and artificial intelligence companies focusing more on institutional demand could create upward movement potential not only for Bitcoin but also for some selected altcoins.In addition to Bitcoin, other major cryptocurrencies are also on a positive trajectory. Ethereum rose to $2,577, while XRP traded at $2.27. Solana reached $152.Political support for Bitcoin from Elon MuskAn important development regarding Bitcoin also came from Elon Musk. Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced over the weekend on social media platform X that his newly formed political group, the “America Party,” would support Bitcoin. “Fiat currencies are hopeless, so yes,” Musk said, clearly expressing his support for BTC and stating that his party aims to create an alternative to the current two-party system in the US. Musk made the announcement on Saturday, citing the spending policies jointly pursued by Democrats and Republicans that have shaken the country's budget as the reason behind his decision. In particular, the $3.4 trillion “Big, Beautiful Bill” spending package signed by Trump last week was described by Musk as “a disgusting mess.”Elon Musk had previously drawn attention with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initiative, created to cut government spending. Now, with the America Party, he aims to play a decisive role in the legislative process by winning a few key seats in Congress. Notable figures such as billionaire Mark Cuban and SkyBridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci are also among those showing interest in the new party. However, the party has not yet been officially registered with the Federal Election Commission.
Amber International, a subsidiary of Singapore-based Amber Group and listed on Nasdaq, has raised a new investment of $25.5 million to strengthen its $100 million crypto reserve strategy. The company plans to use this fund to expand its crypto asset portfolio. Another plan is to strengthen its presence in the blockchain space.Amber International raised new investment and added altcoins to its portfolioAccording to the statement made by the company, the investment in question was made through a private placement method and was sold at a price of $10.45 per share. This pricing was determined as a 5% discount to the three-day volume weighted average price of Amber shares. In total, more than 12 million Class A shares were issued. These shares correspond to approximately 2.44 million American Depositary Shares (ADS). Each ADS represents five Class A shares.The investment round was attended by leading institutional investors such as Pantera Capital, CMAG Funds, Mile Green, Choco Up and Kingkey Financial International. Amber International announced that it will allocate all of the proceeds to the crypto reserve plan announced in May, which is targeted to reach a total value of $100 million.Amber Group's reserve strategy aims to support blockchain-based product development processes and ensure that the company makes a long-term contribution to the ecosystem. In this context, the company's portfolio already includes Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL). After the new investment, Amber announced that it will add Binance Coin (BNB), Ripple's XRP and the developing Sui (SUI) token to this list.According to the company's statement, the reserve fund will be used not only to hold cryptocurrencies; but also to provide technical support and liquidity to blockchain projects built on these assets, to work more closely with developer communities and to develop the application layer in these networks. Thus, Amber International plans to take a more direct and active role in the networks where reserve assets are located.Amber plans to invest in smart contract-based systems, particularly in the tokenization of real-world assets (RWA) and AgentFi, known as decentralized financial applications that automate these two areas. These two areas are at the heart of the company’s strategic development plans for the upcoming period. Along with Amber’s announcement, the company’s stock performance, which is traded on Nasdaq, also drew attention. The company’s (AMBR) shares closed down 6.7% on Thursday, when the private placement announcement was made. According to market data, the shares lost 23.8% in the last five days and approximately 12% in the last month.
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 continues its high-volume structure that it has maintained for several days. The downward trend it started in May experienced a strong upward breakout and then successfully retested the $108,500 level. As we mentioned in yesterday's bulletin, the $110,600 and $111,920 levels are currently short-term targets. Our $110,600 target has been achieved. The next target is $111,920, which is noteworthy as it represents the highest point BTC has reached. If a new all-time high (ATH) is achieved, the $114,000 and $120,000 levels will be closely monitored. In the event of a pullback, the trend zone — the $108,000 area — will be the first area to react. Below that, the $107,100 level will come into focus.Ethereum is currently trading in the middle of the narrowing triangle pattern we observed when looking at the broader picture. Staying above the $2,420 level was important in the short term. It has now returned to the previous range. As with Bitcoin, volume remains high here, and a rise toward the recently tested $2,680 and $2,900 levels can be expected. In pullbacks, the $2,275–$2,400 support range will be monitored.Crypto NewsThe US House of Representatives declared July 14–18 as “Crypto Week.”Tether minted $1 billion worth of USDT.The SPK imposed an access ban on PancakeSwap on the grounds that it was conducting unauthorized crypto asset service provider activities.The US House of Representatives approved Trump’s “Big and Beautiful Plan.”Ondo Finance and Pantera Capital allocated $250 million to RWA tokenization.US Treasury Secretary Bessent: US Trade Representative Greer will hold talks with the EU over the weekend.U.S. Senator Lummis introduced a bill that would exempt crypto transactions under $300 from taxation.CryptocurrenciesTop Gainers:TOSHI → +7.4% → $0.00050795PLUME → +4.3% → $0.1076886ZEC → +3.7% → $40.79AMP → +2.5% → $0.00351222AKT → +2.2% → $1.11Top Losers:KTA → –15.0% → $0.58735564USELESS → –11.2% → $0.22904396MOG → –9.2% → $0.09954781AIOZ → –9.0% → $0.3033793BRETT → –9.0% → $0.04279332Fear Index:Bitcoin: 71 (Greed)Ethereum: 57 (Greed)Dominance:Bitcoin: 65.30% ▲ 0.04%Ethereum: 9.35% ▼ 0.18%Daily Total Net ETF InflowsBTC ETFs: $601.80 millionETH ETFs: $148.50 millionGlobal MarketsFollowing yesterday’s strong non-farm payrolls data, the likelihood of a July interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve — which had been increasingly expected in recent days — has diminished. As of this morning, the total amount of rate cuts priced in by year-end has decreased from 65 basis points to 53 basis points. Despite downside risks to growth from high tariff policies and global volatility, robust employment figures signal resilience in the U.S. economy, thereby supporting risk appetite. The VIX fear index dropped by 0.3 points to 16.4 yesterday, indicating that the improvement in market sentiment has extended into July.Most Valuable Companies and Stock PricesNVIDIA (NVDA) → $3.89 trillion, $159.34 ▲ 1.33%Microsoft (MSFT) → $3.71 trillion, $498.84 ▲ 1.58%Apple (AAPL) → $3.19 trillion, $213.55 ▲ 0.52%Amazon (AMZN) → $2.37 trillion, $223.41 ▲ 1.59%Alphabet (GOOG) → $2.18 trillion, $180.55 ▲ 0.44%Borsa IstanbulIn Türkiye, the monthly inflation rate for June was 1.37%, below the 1.45% forecast. Annual inflation dropped from 35.41% to 35.05%. Thus, after a long interval, inflation remained under 2% for two consecutive months. The ongoing decline in the main trend of monthly inflation and the retreat in annual inflation have raised expectations for an interest rate cut by the CBRT this month.Yesterday, banking stocks saw profit-taking following the lower-than-expected inflation data. However, strong buying in Aselsan enabled the index to close positively. Today, trading volume on the BIST may remain low as US markets are closed. The main focus will be on the US tariff announcement scheduled for July 9 next week.Companies with the Highest Market Value on Borsa IstanbulQNB Finansbank (QNBTR) → 948.05 billion TL, 280.00 TL ▼ 1.06%Aselsan Electronics Industry (ASELS) → 683.09 billion TL, 150.00 TL ▲ 0.13%Türkiye Garanti Bankası (GARAN) → 569.52 billion TL, 135.20 TL ▼ 0.29%Koç Holding A.Ş. (KCHOL) → 410.05 billion TL, 160.70 TL ▼ 0.62%Turkish Airlines A.O. (THYAO) → 402.27 billion TL, 292.50 TL ▲ 0.34%Precious Metals and Currency PricesGold: 4,273 TLSilver: 47.21 TLPlatinum: 1,766 TLDollar: 39.84 TLEuro: 46.99 TLWe look forward to bringing you the latest updates again tomorrow!
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 continues its high-volume structure that it has maintained for several days. After breaking out strongly from the downward trend it started in May, it successfully retested the $108,500 level. The $110,600 and $111,920 levels are currently short-term targets. If a new ATH is reached, the $114,000 and $120,000 levels will be closely monitored. In the event of a pullback, the trend zone, i.e., the $108,000 area, will be the first region to react. Below that, the $107,100 level will come into focus.Ethereum is currently trading near the midpoint of a narrowing triangle pattern when viewed from a broader perspective. Holding above the $2,420 level was significant in the short term, but the price has since returned to its previous range. As with Bitcoin, trading volume remains high, and a move toward the previously tested $2,680 and $2,900 levels may be anticipated. In case of a pullback, the $2,275–$2,400 support range will be closely monitored.Crypto NewsCoinbase acquired Liquify.Trump signed a trade agreement with Vietnam.SEC Chairman Paul Atkins said the agency is committed to advancing tokenization.The US Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has requested an urgent congressional investigation into Fed Chairman Powell for alleged misuse of his position.Ripple is seeking a national banking license, joining other cryptocurrency companies seeking integration with traditional financial systems.U.S. Treasury Secretary Faulkender: I expect a series of agreements to be announced next week.CryptocurrenciesTop Gainers:MOODENG → Increased by 42.3% to $0.19902918NEIRO → Increased by 27.4% to $0.00048296BONK → Increased by 20.7% to $0.00001718USELESS → Increased by 19.8% to $0.25870575KTA → Increased by 17.3% to $0.69341888Top Losers:KAITO → Declined by 5.8% to $1.61KET → Declined by 2.7% to $0.38153133AB → Declined by 1.5% to $0.00829551ZBCN → Declined by 1.2% to $0.00326608WBT → Declined by 0.7% to $43.75Fear Index:Bitcoin: 68 (Greed)Ethereum: 55 (Greed)Dominance:Bitcoin: 65.19% ▼ 0.12%Ethereum: 9.34% ▼ 0.22%Daily Total Net ETF InflowsBTC ETFs: $407.80 millionETH ETFs: –$1.90 millionKey Data to Watch TodayUS – Independence Day – Early close at 1:00 PM3:30 PM – Average Hourly Earnings (Monthly) (June) Expected: 0.3% | Previous: 0.4%3:30 PM – Initial Jobless Claims Forecast: 240K | Previous: 236K3:30 PM – Nonfarm Payrolls (June) Forecast: 111K | Previous: 139K3:30 PM – Unemployment Rate (June) Expectation: 4.3% | Previous: 4.2%4:45 PM – Services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) (June) Expectation: 53.1 | Previous: 53.15:00 PM – ISM Non-Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) (June) Expectation: 50.8 | Previous: 49.9Global MarketsU.S. indices closed higher ahead of the upcoming non‑farm payrolls report. The S&P 500 gained 0.47%, the Nasdaq rose 0.94%, while the Dow Jones ended the session flat. The trade agreement between the U.S. and Vietnam was positively received by markets, as it is expected to help mitigate the inflationary impact of high tariffs. In response to these developments, the VIX fear index declined to 16.6.June’s ADP private sector employment data showed an unexpected decline of 33,000 jobs, marking the first drop since March 2023. Job losses were concentrated in small and medium-sized businesses, while large firms continued to add workers. Today, markets will closely follow non‑farm payrolls, the ISM services index, and weekly jobless claims in the U.S.Most Valuable Companies and Stock PricesNVIDIA (NVDA) → Market capitalization of $3.84 trillion, share price of $157.25, up 2.58%.Microsoft (MSFT) → Market capitalization of $3.65 trillion, share price of $491.09, down 0.20%.Apple (AAPL) → Market capitalization of $3.17 trillion, share price of $212.44, up 2.22%.Amazon (AMZN) → Market capitalization of $2.33 trillion, share price of $219.92, down 0.24%.Alphabet (GOOG) → Market capitalization of $2.17 trillion, share price of $179.76, up 1.61%.Borsa IstanbulWhile Borsa Istanbul continues to hold above 10,000 points, cash inflows and trading volume continue to increase. According to inflation data released today for June, the CPI rose 1.64% month‑on‑month, with annual inflation reaching 35.05%. The data came in slightly below the market expectation of 35.2%. The lower-than-expected inflation supports the upward trend in the BIST, particularly in interest rate‑sensitive sectors.According to provisional data from the Ministry of Trade, exports increased by 8% year‑on‑year to $20.5 billion in June, while imports increased by 15.3% to $28.7 billion. As a result, the trade deficit increased by $2.3 billion year‑on‑year to $8.2 billion. The total deficit for the first half of the year was $49.4 billion, while the 12‑month cumulative deficit was $89.2 billion. This indicates that the deterioration in the trade balance continues.Following a nearly 30% rise in the banking index over the past month, the likelihood of a stock shift has increased, while the CDS remaining at 280 basis points may limit the upward movement in the index. Today, we expect a volatile but generally positive trend on the BIST following the release of the data.Companies with the Highest Market Value on Borsa IstanbulQNB Finansbank (QNBTR) → Market value of 958.1 billion TL, share price of 284.75 TL, down 0.44%.Aselsan Elektronik Sanayi (ASELS) → Market value of 663.94 billion TL, share price of 150.20 TL, up 3.16%.Türkiye Garanti Bankası (GARAN) → Market value of 583.38 billion TL, share price of 136.20 TL, experienced a 1.94% decline.Koç Holding A.Ş. (KCHOL) → Market value of 410.82 billion TL, share price of 163.00 TL, saw a 0.62% increase.Turkish Airlines A.O. (THYAO) → Market value of 401.58 billion TL, share price of 291.75 TL, increase of 0.26%.Precious Metals and Currency PricesGold: 4,293 TLSilver: 46.17 TLPlatinum: 1,739 TLDollar: 39.91 TLEuro: 47.06 TLWe look forward to bringing you the latest updates again tomorrow.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has rejected the Pakistani government's proposal to provide subsidized electricity tariffs for crypto mining with state support. The plan was an important part of the country's goal to attract foreign investment by promoting cryptocurrency mining and artificial intelligence data centers with a 2,000-megawatt electricity allocation. However, the IMF expressed a negative opinion, citing various risks such as legal uncertainties, potential imbalances in energy distribution, and pressure on the grid.According to local reports Dr. Fakhray Alam Irfan, Secretary of the Pakistan Ministry of Energy, stated during a session with the Senate Energy Committee, “As of now, the IMF has not approved this plan.” Dr. Irfan noted that the IMF expressed concerns that this initiative could disrupt market balance and impose additional burdens on the country's already struggling energy sector.Legal and infrastructural warnings from the IMFAs recalled, the IMF had also opposed Pakistan's power allocation plan for Bitcoin mining last month, raising concerns about legal uncertainties and the impact on energy infrastructure. The Fund also warned that it could create unfairness in the distribution of energy resources and harm other sectors. According to the IMF, such an incentive could lead to a chain reaction of increases in energy tariffs.One of the most striking points is that Pakistan announced this plan to the public without consulting the IMF. This situation could lead to trust issues in negotiations with the IMF. Additionally, as seen, it has also made the future of the plan uncertain.Pakistan pursuing alternative plansDr. Irfan stated that the government is continuing its negotiations with the IMF and that consultations with international organizations are ongoing to reshape the incentive plan. It is known that the World Bank and other creditors are also evaluating the current plan.The Senate committee also discussed digital solutions developed to combat energy theft and debt restructuring agreements made with banks. While some senators claimed that banks were “forced” into these agreements, Dr. Irfan firmly denied these allegations. The Ministry of Energy was tasked with providing written and comprehensive responses to all questions at the next session.Strategic plans for crypto and data centersThe incentive plan developed under the leadership of the Pakistan Crypto Council and supported by the Ministry of Finance covered not only Bitcoin mining but also AI-focused data centers. The country aims to use the excess energy generated during the winter months in these centers to strengthen its digital infrastructure and become a data bridge between Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.However, the IMF's negative stance could complicate the realization of these goals. Pakistan, which successfully attracted international investors with its crypto regulations implemented at the beginning of the year, will now have to create a new roadmap to sustain this investment momentum.
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) suspended its approval of Grayscale's plan to convert its multi-asset digital fund into an exchange-traded fund (ETF) just one day after granting it. This sudden decision shocked the crypto markets.SEC had approved Grayscale's ETF applicationAs reported, on July 1, the SEC's Trading and Markets Division had approved Grayscale's Digital Large Cap Fund (GDLC) conversion to an ETF through an expedited procedure. This decision would have paved the way for the fund to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE Arca) and offered to institutional investors. However, on the evening of July 2, SEC Vice Chairman J. Matthew DeLesDernier sent a letter to the NYSE stating that the approval had been suspended. The letter explained that the approval would be reviewed by the SEC Commission and that the fund could not be offered as an ETF until this process was completed.Grayscale has not yet made an official statement on the matter, and SEC spokespeople have also declined to comment. The SEC's decision to suspend the approval has caused some unease, especially given the recent increase in ETF applications based on altcoins such as DOGE, SOL, and XRP. Grayscale's Digital Large Cap Fund allocates 80% of its portfolio to Bitcoin and 11% to Ethereum. The remaining portion includes altcoins such as Solana, Cardano, and XRP, which carry regulatory uncertainty. This structure is a key factor distinguishing the fund from single-asset-based ETFs. This difference may have influenced the SEC's decision.A comprehensive law for ETFs may be on the horizonBloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas suggested that the SEC's sudden halt decision may be related to its reluctance to introduce multi-asset products to the market before establishing a more comprehensive crypto ETF regulatory framework. According to Balchunas, the Commission prefers to postpone such products before publishing the crypto asset-based ETP (Exchange-Traded Product) standards currently on its agenda.It is quite rare for the SEC to make such a decision at the Commission level. According to experts, this usually indicates fundamental disagreements within the agency on issues such as investor protection, market readiness, or regulatory authority. In particular, the inclusion of tokens such as XRP and SOL, whose status as securities or commodities remains unclear, in the ETF raises legal gray areas.James Seyffart of Bloomberg claims that the SEC is trying to buy time with this decision rather than outright rejecting Grayscale. According to Seyffart, since the Commission did not have a clear reason to directly reject Grayscale's application, it may have resorted to an unusual method of “pretending to approve and then suspending” it.What happens now?At this point, the SEC has not announced a new timeline or roadmap. This means that the ETF launch has been indefinitely postponed.
US-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has acquired Liquifi, a token management company, as part of its aggressive acquisition strategy in 2025. While the financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed, this move marks Coinbase's fourth major acquisition this year. Coinbase had previously made headlines with its acquisitions of advertising platform Spindl, privacy-focused protocol Iron Fish, and the $2.9 billion Deribit deal.Coinbase acquires LiquifiLiquifi offers tools that facilitate processes such as token ownership tracking, vesting plan management, and tax compliance for crypto projects. Leading projects such as Uniswap Foundation, OP Labs, Zora, and Ethena are already utilizing Liquifi's infrastructure. From Coinbase's blog post announcing the acquisition of Liquifi. Source: Coinbase Coinbase's Head of Corporate Development, Aklil Ibssa, summarized the company's vision in a statement as “making token creation and management accessible to the masses.” Max Branzburg, Head of Consumer Products at Coinbase, emphasized that with the growth of the “onchain” world, there is a need for simpler and more functional tools for token tables, legal and tax obligations, and distribution processes.To be integrated with Coinbase PrimeCoinbase plans to integrate Liquifi's services with its own corporate platform, Coinbase Prime. This will allow developers to manage the entire process, from token issuance onwards, under the Coinbase umbrella. Coinbase Prime aims to offer a more comprehensive platform by bringing together services such as custody, trading, and financing.Thanks to Liquifi's technology, early-stage crypto projects will be able to issue tokens with less risk, without having to deal with complex liquidity and regulatory issues. The automation solutions offered by the company make it much easier to manage vesting schedules, employee token payments, and investor token management. This creates an efficient structure for both developers and investors.Reaffirmed trust despite legal proceedingsOn the other hand, Liquifi is currently undergoing a legal process due to a lawsuit filed by a competitor alleging “document theft.” However, Coinbase stated that they completed the acquisition after a detailed review and will continue to support Liquifi.The crypto sector in 2025 is not only attracting attention with price movements but also with corporate acquisitions. Coinbase's acquisition of Deribit for $2.9 billion is the largest crypto deal of the year, while Stripe's acquisition of stablecoin initiative Bridge and wallet firm Privy has strengthened the consolidation trend in the sector.
Discussions continue in Arizona regarding the integration of crypto assets into the public finance system. Governor Katie Hobbs vetoed a bill that aimed to create a state-wide reserve fund consisting of crypto assets. House Bill 2324 had previously passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 34 to 22. However, Hobbs rejected the bill, arguing that it could reduce cooperation with local law enforcement agencies.Arizona Governor rejects cryptocurrency billThe bill regulated how cryptocurrencies seized by the state from illegal activities would be managed. According to the bill, the first $300,000 of confiscated cryptocurrency would be transferred to the Attorney General's office, 50% of the remaining amount would go to the Attorney General's office, 25% would go to the state's general fund, and the remaining 25% would be directed to the newly established Bitcoin and Digital Assets Reserve Fund. However, Hobbs stated that taking these resources away from local law enforcement agencies would reduce motivation for cooperation in practice.In his veto letter on the matter, Governor Hobbs stated, “The inability of local judicial authorities to directly benefit from seized cryptocurrency assets may weaken cooperation in practice.” Although the bill could technically be passed again with a two-thirds majority, this seems unlikely given the current political situation. This veto is in line with Hobbs' cautious approach to cryptocurrencies. He had previously vetoed Senate Bill 1025, which passed the Senate on May 10. This bill would have allowed Arizona to invest up to 10% of its financial reserves in Bitcoin. Hobbs had characterized this move as a “risky and untested investment.” Similarly, another bill, SB 1373, which aimed to create a strategic reserve from seized cryptocurrency assets, was also rejected by Hobbs.However, Hobbs is not opposed to all cryptocurrency regulations. The HB 2749 bill, passed in May, established a legal definition for cryptocurrency assets in Arizona's financial laws and abandoned property laws, and introduced regulations on how these assets should be managed by the state treasury. However, this law does not include any provisions regarding the use of seized cryptocurrency assets.Alongside these developments in Arizona, other US states continue to take steps regarding cryptocurrency. For example, as we previously reported, Texas Governor Greg Abbott approved a law last month that would establish a state-wide Bitcoin reserve. Similarly, New Hampshire has also opened the door to investments in both cryptocurrencies and precious metals. As of now, similar legislative proposals are on the agenda in at least six different state legislatures. In conclusion, the battle over cryptocurrency regulations in Arizona continues. Other bills, such as SB 1062, are still on the agenda.
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 tested the $108,860 level over the weekend with strong volume, marking a sharp contrast to the recent downward trend. This area represents the intersection of both descending trendline resistance and horizontal resistance. After facing rejection at this level, BTC pulled back to the $105,000–$106,600 support zone, from which it has since rebounded. The price is currently hovering around $107,300. A daily close above $108,800 could pave the way toward a new all-time high (ATH). On the downside, if the $106,600 support fails to hold, attention will shift to the $104,900 level as the next key support.Ethereum also saw a notable rally over the weekend. After breaking through the $2,465 resistance on strong volume, it climbed toward the $2,525 resistance level. However, ETH has faced multiple rejections from this area over the past week and subsequently retreated to the $2,370 support. It is currently retesting the $2,465 resistance, and a successful breakout could lead to a move toward the $2,600 level. In case of a pullback, the $2,410 level is expected to act as key support. Should this level break, the $2,350–$2,370 zone will be closely watched for further support.Crypto NewsDeFi Development plans to issue $100 million in convertible bonds maturing in 2030 to purchase Solana and repurchase shares.Popular design app Figma disclosed in its IPO filing that it holds a $70 million Bitcoin ETF investment. It was also revealed that the company's board of directors approved an additional $30 million in Bitcoin purchases.The SEC has approved the conversion of the Grayscale Digital Large Cap Fund into an ETF (BTC, ETH, XRP, SOL, and ADA).The SEC is evaluating standard listing criteria to expedite the approval process for crypto ETFs.US Treasury Secretary Bessent: We are moving toward a vote today on a significant and important piece of legislation.Deutsche Bank plans to launch a crypto custody service in 2026.CryptocurrenciesTop Gainers:AIC → Increased by 18.8% to $0.17643453.USELESS → Increased by 17.1% to $0.22494803.VENOM → Increased by 9.4% to $0.19972119.KET → Increased by 9.3% to $0.39385646.KAITO → Increased by 8.6% to $1.70.Top Losers:ALGO → Declined by 5.9% to $0.17567776.CFX → Declined by 4.7% to $0.07452071.TEL → Declined by 4.5% to $0.00388872.KAIA → Declined by 4.0% to $0.15905976.MOVE → Declined by 3.9% to $0.16701015.Fear Index:Bitcoin: 64 (Greed)Ethereum: 50 (Neutral)Dominance:Bitcoin: 65.42% ▼ 0.12%Ethereum: 9.11% ▲ 0.64%Daily Total Net ETF InflowsBTC ETFs: -$342.20 millionETH ETFs: $40.70 millionData to Watch Today• 3:15 PM – ADP Nonfarm Employment (June) Expectation: 99K | Previous: 37K• 5:30 PM – Energy Information Administration Crude Oil Inventories Expectation: -3,500M | Previous: -5,836MGlobal MarketsWe are starting the new day with a positive tone across global markets. Former President Trump’s renewed pressure on the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates, combined with ongoing tax cut proposals and progress in trade negotiations, is helping to lift risk appetite. The VIX fear index edged up slightly to 16.8, reflecting a market environment that remains cautious yet optimistic.In macroeconomic data, the U.S. ISM Manufacturing Index rose to 49.0 in June. While production showed improvement, both new orders and employment components continued to soften. The S&P Global Manufacturing PMI remained in the growth zone at 52.9.Most Valuable Companies and Stock PricesNVIDIA (NVDA) → Market capitalization of $3.74 trillion, share price of $153.30, down 2.97%.Microsoft (MSFT) → Market capitalization of $3.66 trillion, share price of $492.05, down 1.08%.Apple (AAPL) → Market capitalization of $3.10 trillion, share price of $207.82, up 1.29%.Amazon (AMZN) → Market capitalization of $2.34 trillion, share price of $220.46, up 0.49%.Alphabet (GOOG) → Market value of $2.14 trillion, share price of $176.91, down 0.27%.Borsa IstanbulThe ISO PMI data declined to 46.7, remaining in the contraction zone. The slowdown in demand is also limiting companies' pricing power. In Istanbul, June inflation was 1.77% monthly and 44.38% annually. Consumer confidence rose to 77.The BIST-100 index closed the day above 10,000 points with a gain of over 1%, driven by expectations of interest rate cuts and foreign investor interest. If today's bank earnings reports come in lower than expected, there could be limited profit-taking in banking stocks. However, the main focus is on tomorrow's inflation data. A flat trend is expected in the index today.Companies with the Highest Market Value on Borsa IstanbulQNB Finansbank (QNBTR) → Market value of 914.55 billion TL, share price of 274.00 TL, increased by 0.37%.Aselsan Electronics Industry (ASELS) → Market value of 676.7 billion TL, share price of 148.50 TL, saw a 0.07% increase.Türkiye Garanti Bankası (GARAN) → Market value of 574.98 billion TL, share price of 137.30 TL, increased by 0.29%.Enka Construction and Industry (ENKAI) → Market value of 400.95 billion TL, share price of 67.85 TL, experienced a 0.80% decrease.Turkish Airlines A.O. (THYAO) → Market value of 400.89 billion TL, share price of 291.50 TL, up 0.34%.Precious Metals and Currency PricesGold: 4,282 TLSilver: 46.17 TLPlatinum: 1,739 TLDollar: 39.85 TLEuro: 47.07 TLWe look forward to bringing you the latest updates again tomorrow.
As cryptocurrencies increasingly come onto the radar of institutional investors, design software company Figma has made a noteworthy move. In the company's initial public offering (IPO) filing (Form S-1) submitted to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), it was revealed that Figma holds $69.5 million worth of spot Bitcoin ETF shares and has purchased $30 million worth of USDC stablecoins for direct Bitcoin purchases.Pre-IPO strategic crypto investmentAccording to Figma's S-1 filing, the company purchased approximately $70 million worth of shares in the spot Bitcoin ETF BITB, managed by Bitwise. The purchase began with a $55 million investment approved by Figma's board of directors on March 3, 2024, and has since grown in value to $69.5 million. This represents an approximate 27% increase in value. The ETF investment was made shortly after the SEC approved spot Bitcoin ETFs in January 2024. Figma did not stop there. On May 8, 2025, the board of directors approved a $30 million budget for direct Bitcoin investments. As part of this, the company purchased $30 million worth of USDC, a stablecoin. Although these stablecoins have not yet been converted to Bitcoin, Figma plans to convert these funds to Bitcoin in the future. By choosing this method, the company aims to protect itself against market fluctuations and evaluate investment opportunities without disrupting its operational cash management.Bitcoin among the company's cash management toolsAs of March 31, Bitcoin ETF shares account for approximately 4% of the company's total cash, cash equivalents, and securities, which amount to 1.07 billion dollars. Bitcoin thus joins Figma's holdings of money market funds, U.S. Treasury bonds, and corporate bonds.Figma's move adds another name to the list of companies holding Bitcoin in their corporate treasuries, following well-known examples such as MicroStrategy, Tesla, and Square. According to the latest data, over 200 companies currently hold Bitcoin as a reserve asset in their portfolios.Figma's crypto investment is taking place concurrently with its initial public offering (IPO) process. The company was sought to be acquired by Adobe for $20 billion in 2022, but the deal was canceled by the end of 2023 due to objections from regulatory authorities in the U.S. and Europe. Figma had filed a confidential application for an IPO in April 2025. This new filing hints that the process has officially begun. However, it is important to note that the IPO timeline has not yet been disclosed. Time will tell what the future holds.
