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US inflation data, eagerly awaited by global markets since the beginning of the week, has been released. The July 2025 Consumer Price Index (CPI) results signaled potential reshaping investors' expectations for the Fed's future actions. Cryptocurrency markets, however, turned upwards immediately after the announcement.US inflation data releasedThe July 2025 US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data brought an end to the eager anticipation in markets. According to data released by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), annual inflation was 2.7%, slightly below the market expectation of 2.8%. Annual inflation was also 2.7% in June. Monthly, the CPI increased by 0.2%.The lower-than-expected data has once again raised the possibility of potential scenarios for the US Federal Reserve's (Fed) interest rate policy. According to analysts, this could increase the likelihood of the Fed bringing forward interest rate cuts; however, some market commentators also suggest the Fed may adopt a cautious stance. The potential impact of the Donald Trump administration's tariffs and global trade policies on inflation remains a key concern for investors. The moderate course of core inflation is considered a development that could support risk appetite.The cryptocurrency market reacted quickly and generally positively to the data. As seen in the chart below, Bitcoin experienced a brief surge following the announcement. Ethereum (ETH) continued its upward momentum, trading around $4,309. ETH is seen to have a positive trend of 2-3% throughout the day. Major altcoins are also in the green, and investors are observed to be increasingly interested in risky assets following the macroeconomic data release. Statements from Fed officials in the coming days are expected to influence market expectations.
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 and Ethereum Technical ExplanationBitcoin continues its volatile rise. Having reached the $122,000 region, BTC will target a new ATH as long as it remains above the $117,300 support. After breaking through the $123,100 region, it can be expected to reach the $127,000 area. In the event of a pullback, the $114,000 area will be closely monitored.Ethereum, on the other hand, has broken its downward trend from 2021, which we mentioned in our previous newsletters. ETH's short-term potential has increased significantly following this breakout. The $4140 support and $4370 resistance levels are areas to be closely monitored.Crypto NewsBlackRock Ethereum ETF saw $640 million in inflows.Luna founder Do Kwon has decided to plead guilty in the Luna stablecoin case, and therefore the hearing in January 2026 will not be held. Trump extended China's tariff period by 90 days.Coinbase Ventures purchased TON tokens directly from Telegram, according to a statement from an executive at the TON Foundation.SUI treasury Mill City Ventures purchased $20 million worth of $SUI.Fundamental Global announced it purchased $47,331 worth of $ETH for $200 million. The company will stake its assets to participate in Ethereum-based RWA and stablecoin yield strategies.Trump Media plans to launch a BTC-ETF later this year. It has filed an updated S-1 with the SEC.Strategy purchased 155 Bitcoin.CryptocurrenciesTop Gainers:PROVE → Up 11.6% to $1.59WEMIX → Up 5.5% to $0.83605867BIO → Up 5.4% to $0.12761396CTC → Up 5.4% to $0.70740814BTSE → Up 2.9% to $1.64Top Losers:FARTCOIN → Down 17.5% to $0.83945303ZORA → Down 15.3% to $0.11520258IP → Down 15.0% to $5.73PENGU → Down 11.9% to $0.03532916BONK → Down 11.2% to $0.00002435.Fear Index:Bitcoin: 69 (Greed)Ethereum: 58 (Greed)Dominance:Bitcoin: 60.51% ▼ 0.36%Ethereum: 13.28% ▲ 1.36%Total Daily Net ETF InflowsBTC ETFs: $403.90 MillionETH ETFs: $461.00 MillionGlobal Markets and the Most Valuable Companies and Stock PricesJuly inflation data will be released in the US today at 3:30 PM GMT. Annual CPI is expected to rise in both headline and core figures. This expectation led to a sell-off in US stock markets yesterday, but US and European futures, as well as Asian stock markets, are positive this morning. The VIX rose to 16.25, indicating a slight weakening of risk appetite ahead of the data. The market expects the CPI to rise by 0.2% monthly and 2.8% annually.NVIDIA (NVDA) → $4.44 trillion market capitalization, $182.06 per share, down 0.35%.Microsoft (MSFT) → $3.88 trillion market capitalization, $521.77 per share, down 0.05%.Apple (AAPL) → $3.37 trillion market capitalization, $227.18 per share, down 0.95%.Alphabet (GOOG) → $2.43 trillion market capitalization, $201.63 per share, down 0.23%. Amazon.com (AMZN) → $2.36 trillion market capitalization, $221.30 per share, fell 0.62%.Borsa Istanbul Updates and Most Valuable CompaniesIndustrial production increased by 0.7% month-on-month and 9.2% year-on-year in June. Adjusted for calendar effects, the annual increase was 8.3%. The defense industry supported production in the second quarter. The Treasury borrowed 80.5 billion TL in a 2-year bond auction yesterday, with an interest rate of 40.39%. 10-month bonds and 2-year lease certificates will be sold today. Exports increased by 7.9% to $20.5 billion in June, and imports increased by 15.2% to $28.7 billion. The current account balance is expected to be $2.2 billion in deficit. The BIST100 rose by 0.6% yesterday. Geopolitical developments and the US inflation data, due at 3:30 PM, will be closely monitored today, with a slightly bullish trend expected in the index.QNB Finansbank (QNBTR) → Market capitalization of 1.01 trillion TL, price per share of 290.25 TL, decreased by 0.86%.Aselsan Elektronik Sanayi (ASELS) → Market capitalization of 661.69 billion TL, price per share of 142.00 TL, decreased by 0.35%.Turkish Airlines (THYAO) → Market capitalization of 622.58 billion TL, price per share of 42.08 TL, decreased by 0.81%.Tüpraş Türkiye Petrol Rafinerileri (TUPRS) → Market capitalization of 610.29 billion TL, price per share of 698.50 TL, increased by 0.93%.Koç Holding (KCHOL) → Market capitalization of 594.71 billion TL, price per share of 132.10 TL, increased by 0.38%.Precious Metals and Currency PricesGold: 4385 TLSilver: 49.50 TLPlatinum: 1754 TLDollar: 40.72 TLEuro: 47.32 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 and Ethereum Technical OverviewBitcoin continues its volatile rise. Having reached the $122,000 region, BTC will target a new ATH as long as it remains above the $121,300 support. After breaking through the $123,100 region, it can be expected to reach the $127,000 area. In the event of a pullback, the $117,000 region will be closely monitored.Ethereum, on the other hand, has broken its downward trend from 2021, which we mentioned in our previous newsletters. ETH's short-term potential has increased significantly following this breakout. The $4140 support and $4370 resistance are areas to be closely monitored.Crypto NewsEl Salvador plans to open the world's first Bitcoin bank. • Donald Trump: I'm working to end the Russia-Ukraine war.Harvard invested $120 million in BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF.Eric Trump: It makes me happy to see ETH short positions shattered today. Stop taking positions against BTC and ETH, or you'll get crushed.World Liberty plans to raise $1.5 billion by listing on the Nasdaq exchange. The plan closely mirrors MicroStrategy's "crypto treasury" model and positions the new organization as a digital asset vault for investors.The LayerZero Foundation has offered to acquire Stargate.CryptocurrenciesTop Gainers:ZORA → Up 42.5% to $0.1343976ZRO → Up 26.7% to $2.44LDO → Up 16.4% to $1.48PUMP → Up 13.5% to $0.00357332VSN → Up 12.0% to $0.21711043Top Losers:PROVE → Down 5.8% to $1.43FARTCOIN → Down 4.2% to $1.02ZBCN → Down 4.1% to $0.005011271INCH → Down 2.3% to $0.27679996DEXE → Down 2.2% to $7.86 Fear Index:Bitcoin: 69 (Greed)Ethereum: 52 (Neutral)Dominance:Bitcoin: 60.68% ▲ 0.32%Ethereum: 13.02% ▼ 0.42%Total Daily Net ETF InflowsBTC ETFs: $403.90 MillionETH ETFs: $461.00 MillionGlobal Markets and the Most Valuable Companies and Stock PricesGlobal markets started the week on a positive note. Trump and Putin are expected to meet in Alaska on Friday. Declining global risks, rising expectations for a Fed interest rate cut, improved earnings, and progress in trade talks are supporting the markets.The VIX index fell 5.2 points last week to 15.15, indicating a strengthening risk appetite. According to FAO data, global food prices increased by 1.6% in July. Meat and vegetable oil prices were the primary drivers of this increase. The index is 7.6% higher than the same month last year and 18.8% below its 2022 peak.The most important international data of the week will be the US CPI data, to be released tomorrow. Inflation continues to rise gradually.NVIDIA (NVDA) → $4.46 trillion market capitalization, $182.70 per share, increased by 1.07%.Microsoft (MSFT) → $3.88 trillion market capitalization, $522.04 per share, increased by 0.23%.Apple (AAPL) → $3.4 trillion market capitalization, $229.35 per share, increased by 4.24%. Alphabet (GOOG) → $2.44 trillion market capitalization, $202.09 per share, rose 2.44%.Amazon.com (AMZN) → $2.37 trillion market capitalization, $222.69 per share, fell 0.20%.Borsa Istanbul Updates and Most Valuable CompaniesToday, TÜİK (Turkish Statistical Institute) will release June industrial production and construction cost data. Previous month, industrial production increased by 3.1% month-on-month and 4.9% year-on-year. Preliminary June data indicates a continued slowdown in manufacturing.The Treasury will sell 2-year bonds today and 10-month bonds and 2-year lease certificates tomorrow.The BIST 100 rose 0.15% on Friday. Corporate balance sheets will be busy this week. The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (CBRT) Inflation Report will be closely watched on Thursday. Developments regarding the Trump-Putin meeting will be closely monitored abroad. The BIST 100 is expected to be slightly bullish today.QNB Finansbank (QNBTR) → Market capitalization of 1.01 trillion TL, price per share of 290.25 TL, decreased by 0.86%.Aselsan Elektronik Sanayi (ASELS) → Market capitalization of 661.69 billion TL, price per share of 142.00 TL, decreased by 0.35%.Turkish Airlines (THYAO) → Market capitalization of 622.58 billion TL, price per share of 42.08 TL, decreased by 0.81%.Tüpraş Türkiye Petrol Rafinerileri (TUPRS) → Market capitalization of 610.29 billion TL, price per share of 698.50 TL, increased by 0.93%.Koç Holding (KCHOL) → Market capitalization of 594.71 billion TL, price per share of 132.10 TL, increased by 0.38%.Precious Metals and Currency PricesGold: 4419 TLSilver: 49.84 TLPlatinum: 1738 TLDollar: 40.75 TLEuro: 47.59 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 and Ethereum Technical OutlookAfter spending last week declining, Bitcoin started the new week with a reactionary rise. Having fallen to $111,920, BTC is currently trading around $116,500. Support is at $113,500 in the lower range. The short-term target for the upper range is $118,200.The target we mentioned in previous newsletters for Ethereum was also reached on the same day. The market structure remains positive. ETH, which rose to $3,950, will target the $4,150 region as long as it stays above $3,700.Crypto NewsTrump: The Fed chair's decision will be announced by the end of the week. We have several candidates. The candidates are currently down to four.Japan's largest bank has applied for Bitcoin and XRP ETFs.Kashkari: Two interest rate cuts this year seem appropriate.The CBOE is proposing amending the VanEck Ethereum ETF to allow ether staking.China will allow the launch of its first stablecoin. -Financial TimesThe US will impose a 15% tariff on goods imported from Japan.CryptocurrenciesTop Gainers:BEAM → Up 14.1% to $0.00772947FLUID → Up 10.0% to $6.02CHEEMS → Up 9.5% to $0.00000124TOSHI → Up 9.5% to $0.00064634DEXE → Up 9.3% to $8.38Top Losers:M → Down 5.2% to $0.49628287PUMP → Down 4.5% to $0.00325032XMR → Down 3.2% to $283.25TKX → Down 3.0% to $5.03BTSE → Down 2.1% to $1.58 Fear Index:Bitcoin: 59 (Greed)Ethereum: 50 (Neutral)Dominance:Bitcoin: 61.64% ▼ 0.07%Ethereum: 11.97% ▼ 0.08%Total Daily Net ETF InflowsBTC ETFs: $91.60 MillionETH ETFs: $35.10 MillionGlobal Markets, Most Valuable Companies, and Stock PricesGlobal markets are trading positively this morning. US and European futures, as well as Asian stock markets, are trading positively. This optimism stems from the Fed's interest rate cut being brought forward, Apple's $100 billion investment plan, and progress in US trade talks. Pressure on Russia and India and geopolitical risks are currently in the background. The VIX index fell 1.1 points to 16.77. This suggests that Fed expectations have reduced volatility in pricing. German industrial production and US weekly unemployment claims will be closely watched today.NVIDIA (NVDA) → $4.38 trillion market capitalization, $179.42 per share, rose 0.65%.Microsoft (MSFT) → $3.90 trillion market capitalization, $524.94 per share, fell 0.53%.Apple (AAPL) → $3.16 trillion market capitalization, $213.25 per share, rose 5.09%.Alphabet (GOOG) → $2.38 trillion market capitalization, $196.92 per share, rose 0.82%. Amazon.com (AMZN) → $2.37 trillion market capitalization, $222.31 per share, increased by 4.00%.Borsa Istanbul Updates and Most Valuable CompaniesThe BIST100 continues its slight upward trend driven by stock-based movements. Yesterday, the index closed at its highest level in a year in Turkish Lira terms, 2.5% shy of its all-time high. In US dollars, it is still 20% below its peak. The market is expected to continue to move based on stock-based movements for some time, depending on balance sheets. MSCI will announce the index changes tonight, effective August 27th. Potential share exits could cause volatility in share prices.QNB Finansbank (QNBTR) → $2.47 trillion market capitalization, $809.5 per share, increased by 9.99%.Aselsan Electronics Industries (ASELS) → Market value of 828.1 billion TL, price per share of 181.9 TL, increased by 0.17%.Türkiye Garanti Bankası (GARAN) → Market value of 628.32 billion TL, price per share of 150.3 TL, increased by 0.47%.Koç Holding A.Ş. (KCHOL) → Market value of 462.55 billion TL, price per share of 184.0 TL, increased by 0.88%.Turkish Airlines Inc. (THYAO) → Market value of 425.73 billion TL, price per share of 310.25 TL, increased by 0.57%.Precious Metals and Currency PricesGold: 4416 TLSilver: 49.53 TLPlatinum: 1743 TLDollar: 40.67 TLEuro: 47.13 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.After spending last week declining, Bitcoin started the new week with a reactionary rise. Having fallen to $111,920, BTC is currently trading around $114,000. Support lies at $113,500 in the lower range. The short-term target for the upper range is $116,200.For Ethereum, the target we mentioned in previous newsletters was reached on the same day. The market structure remains positive. ETH, which rose to $3,730, will target the $4,000 region as long as it remains above $3,500.Crypto NewsThe CFTC will launch an initiative for the trading of spot crypto asset contracts.MANTRA and Inveniam are merging in the global RWA market. The MANTRA platform and fintech firm Inveniam are launching a UAE- and US-focused institutional real assets (RWA) ecosystem.MEI Pharma acquired Litecoin and launched a $100 million corporate treasury strategy with advisory from Charlie Lee and GSR.SharpLink purchased 83,561 ETH for $264.5 million at an average price of $3,634Trump: We are very close to a deal with China.Galaxy Digital is also jumping on the tokenization bandwagon. The company reached an agreement with RWA platform Superstate to issue the GLXY token.SEC releases statement on liquid staking activities: Liquid staking activities are not considered securities.Metamask introduces the Metamask USD stablecoin.CryptocurrenciesTop Risers:MYX → Up 126.9% to $1.99ZBCN → Up 9.6% to $0.005509OM → Up 9.3% to $0.27304455PUMP → Up 7.9% to $0.00344558SYRUP → Up 6.4% to $0.4471353Top Fallers:QUBIC → Down 16.5% to $0.00000022WEMIX → Down 7.4% to $0.76227445PROVE → Down 7.1% to $1.25FRAX → Down 6.6% to $2.59KTA → Down 5.4% to $1.02Fear Index:Bitcoin: 58 (Greed)Ethereum: 51 (Neutral)Dominance:Bitcoin: 61.95% ▲ 0.17%Ethereum: 11.83% ▼ 0.30%Total Daily Net ETF Inflows• BTC ETFs: -$196.20 Million• ETH ETFs: $73.30 MillionGlobal MarketsGlobal markets are starting the day with gains. While Wall Street saw sell-offs following yesterday's weak ISM services data from the US, expectations of a Fed rate cut and corporate news are supporting buying this morning. US and European futures, as well as Asian stock markets, are in positive territory.The ISM services index remained just above the threshold level at 50.1 in July. Weaknesses were observed in business activity, new orders, and employment. The price index, which indicates inflationary pressures, rose from 67.5 to 69.9, reaching its highest level since October 2022. The VIX index rose to 17.85, indicating that volatility persisted, albeit limited.Most Valuable Companies and Stock PricesNVIDIA (NVDA) → $4.35 trillion market capitalization, $178.26 per share, decreased 0.97%.Microsoft (MSFT) → $3.92 trillion market capitalization, $527.75 per share, decreased 1.47%.Apple (AAPL) → $3.01 trillion market capitalization, $202.92 per share, decreased 0.21%.Alphabet (GOOG) → $2.36 trillion market capitalization, $195.32 per share, down 0.22%.Amazon.com (AMZN) → $2.28 trillion market capitalization, $213.75 per share, up 0.99%.Borsa IstanbulAccording to seasonally adjusted data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK), monthly inflation was 2.65% in July (June: 2.0%). The CPI-based real exchange rate fell 0.9% in July to 69.4, its lowest level since September 2024. The PPI-based real exchange rate decreased 1.5% to 91.9.The BIST-100 closed flat yesterday. The weak performance of the last two days makes it difficult to break above the 10,900 level. We expect the index to continue trading tight today.Companies with the Highest Market Value on Borsa IstanbulQNB Finansbank (QNBTR) → Market capitalization of 2.24 trillion TL, price per share of 736.0 TL, increased by 9.93%.Aselsan Elektronik Sanayi (ASELS) → Market capitalization of 844.06 billion TL, price per share of 180.4 TL, decreased by 2.54%.Türkiye Garanti Bankası (GARAN) → Market capitalization of 630 billion TL, price per share of 148.1 TL, decreased by 1.27%.Koç Holding A.Ş. (KCHOL) → Market capitalization of 459.25 billion TL, price per share of 181.0 TL, decreased by 0.06%.Türk Hava Yolları A.O. (THYAO) → 407.79 billion TL market capitalization, 300.75 TL per share, increased by 1.78%.Precious Metals and Currency PricesGold: 4410 TLSilver: 49.53 TLPlatinum: 1743 TLDollar: 40.68 TLEuro: 47.13 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.After experiencing a decline last week, Bitcoin started the new week with a reactionary rise. Having fallen to $111,920, BTC is currently trading around $114,000. Support is at $113,500 in the lower range. The short-term target for the upper range is $116,200.For Ethereum, the target we mentioned in previous newsletters was reached on the same day. The market structure remains positive. ETH, which rose to $3,730, will target the $4,000 region as long as it remains above $3,500.Crypto NewsCFTC to launch an initiative for the trading of spot crypto asset contracts.MANTRA and Inveniam are merging in the global RWA market. The MANTRA platform and fintech company Inveniam are launching a UAE- and US-focused institutional real assets (RWA) ecosystem.MEI Pharma acquired Litecoin and launched a $100 million corporate treasury strategy with Charlie Lee and GSR advisory.SharpLink acquired 83,561 ETH for $264.5 million at an average price of $3,634.Trump: We are very close to a deal with China.Galaxy Digital is also jumping on the tokenization bandwagon. The company reached an agreement with RWA platform Superstate to issue the GLXY token.The SEC released a statement regarding liquid staking activities: Liquid staking activities are not considered securities.Metamask introduced the Metamask USD stablecoin.CryptocurrenciesTop Gainers:MYX → Up 126.9% to $1.99ZBCN → Up 9.6% to $0.005509OM → Up 9.3% to $0.27304455PUMP → Up 7.9% to $0.00344558SYRUP → Up 6.4% to $0.4471353Top Losers:QUBIC → Down 16.5% to $0.00000022WEMIX → Down 7.4% to $0.76227445PROVE → Down 7.1% to $1.25FRAX → Down 6.6% to $2.59KTA → Down 5.4% to $1.02Fear Index:Bitcoin: 58 (Greed)Ethereum: 51 (Neutral)Dominance:Bitcoin: 61.95% ▲ 0.17%Ethereum: 11.83% ▼ 0.30%Total Daily Net ETF InflowsBTC ETFs: -$196.20 MillionETH ETFs: $73.30 MillionGlobal MarketsGlobal markets are starting the day with gains. While Wall Street saw sell-offs following yesterday's weak ISM services data from the US, expectations of a Fed rate cut and corporate news are supporting buying this morning. US and European futures, as well as Asian stock markets, are in positive territory.The ISM services index remained just above the threshold level at 50.1 in July. Weaknesses were observed in business activity, new orders, and employment. The price index, which indicates inflationary pressures, rose from 67.5 to 69.9, reaching its highest level since October 2022. The VIX index rose to 17.85, indicating that volatility persisted, albeit limited.Most Valuable Companies and Stock PricesNVIDIA (NVDA) → $4.35 trillion market capitalization, $178.26 per share, decreased 0.97%.Microsoft (MSFT) → $3.92 trillion market capitalization, $527.75 per share, decreased 1.47%.Apple (AAPL) → $3.01 trillion market capitalization, $202.92 per share, decreased 0.21%.Alphabet (GOOG) → $2.36 trillion market capitalization, $195.32 per share, down 0.22%.Amazon.com (AMZN) → $2.28 trillion market capitalization, $213.75 per share, up 0.99%.Borsa IstanbulAccording to seasonally adjusted data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK), monthly inflation was 2.65% in July (June: 2.0%). The CPI-based real exchange rate fell 0.9% in July to 69.4, its lowest level since September 2024. The PPI-based real exchange rate decreased 1.5% to 91.9.The BIST-100 closed flat yesterday. The weak performance of the last two days makes it difficult to break above the 10,900 level. We expect the index to continue trading tight today.Companies with the Highest Market Value on Borsa IstanbulQNB Finansbank (QNBTR) → Market capitalization of 2.24 trillion TL, price per share of 736.0 TL, increased by 9.93%.Aselsan Elektronik Sanayi (ASELS) → Market capitalization of 844.06 billion TL, price per share of 180.4 TL, decreased by 2.54%.Türkiye Garanti Bankası (GARAN) → Market capitalization of 630 billion TL, price per share of 148.1 TL, decreased by 1.27%.Koç Holding A.Ş. (KCHOL) → Market capitalization of 459.25 billion TL, price per share of 181.0 TL, decreased by 0.06%.Türk Hava Yolları A.O. (THYAO) → 407.79 billion TL market capitalization, 300.75 TL per share, increased by 1.78%.Precious Metals and Currency PricesGold: 4410 TLSilver: 49.53 TLPlatinum: 1743 TLDollar: 40.68 TLEuro: 47.13 TLWe look forward to bringing you the latest updates again tomorrow.
US President Donald Trump made notable statements regarding the appointment process for the new chairman of the US Federal Reserve (Fed). Trump harshly criticized current Fed Chair Jerome Powell, announcing that four strong candidates were being considered for the central bank's chairmanship. This development is being interpreted as a signal that Trump will become more involved in monetary policy in his second term.Trump sharply criticizes Powell: "A political figure"In an interview with CNBC, Trump described Fed Chair Powell as a figure who has lost his independence and acts in accordance with political interests. "Chairman Powell is a very political figure," Trump said, arguing that inflation data is trending positively and that a rate cut is necessary. Powell, on the other hand, adopts a more cautious approach, continuing to consider trade policies and market conditions in interest rate decisions. These differing approaches have long fueled tensions between the two candidates.Trump also provided information about the shortlist for the Fed chairmanship. Trump stated that the list includes four strong candidates, emphasizing that all of them are "high-level and qualified." An announcement regarding this list, which has not yet been made public, was stated to be made "very soon." While Trump declined to name names, it is being speculated that Fed Board Member Christopher Waller and former White House advisor Kevin Hassett are on the list.Scott Bessent left out of the listAnother strong candidate being considered for the Fed chair was current US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. However, Trump announced that Bessent was removed from the consideration list at his own request. Speaking on the matter, Trump said, "I asked him if he wanted to be Fed Chair. He said, 'No, I want to work with you. I want to stay with you.' He wants to keep his current position."Trump's second-term plans are becoming clearDonald Trump's plans for managing the economy are one of the most anticipated topics in the upcoming election campaign. Trump, aiming to increase his influence over the Fed, has begun working on new appointments without waiting for Powell's term to expire in 2026, suggesting he plans to enter his second term with a more interventionist economic policy. This is both shaping market expectations and igniting new debates about the future of independent institutions.
Former US President Donald Trump is preparing to take action against allegations that various sectors, particularly crypto companies, are being excluded from the financial system. According to The Wall Street Journal, Trump is about to sign a comprehensive executive order targeting banks' attempts to block individuals and institutions from accessing financial services for political reasons. The executive order is also expected to examine the "debanking" practices targeting crypto companies.Trump's draft executive order not only investigates whether banks discriminate based on political affiliation but also proposes fines and disciplinary procedures if violations are detected. It will also investigate whether financial institutions violate the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, antitrust laws, and consumer protection regulations. It is rumored that the executive order could be signed this week."Choke Point 2.0" DebatesIt has been frequently stated that the crypto sector has been under intense regulatory pressure, especially during the Biden administration. This process has become known within the industry as "Operation Choke Point 2.0." This operation, first implemented during the Obama administration, aimed to exclude sectors deemed high-risk from the financial system. However, over time, this practice evolved into the exclusion of individuals and institutions deemed politically unsuitable. Especially after 2022, crypto companies and conservative groups argue that they are direct targets of this policy. Trump's executive order aims to end discriminatory policies against crypto companies and conservatives. The executive order will also review the Small Business Administration's lending partnerships, and some cases will be referred to the Department of Justice.Crypto industry voices riseTrump is known to have increasingly adopted a crypto-friendly stance during the campaign. Prominent figures in the crypto industry (such as Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, Gemini founders Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, and Custodia CEO Caitlin Long) have publicly shared their past debanking experiences.Donald Trump's son, Eric Trump, has also stated that he has been subjected to this pressure. World Liberty Financial, one of the crypto projects he manages, and Bitcoin mining firm America Bitcoin stated that they were unable to receive service from banks. "Because my father was in politics, banks excluded us from the system. At that moment, I realized crypto was an alternative way to escape this system," he said, summing up his experience.Banks have begun taking precautionsWith the expectation that the Trump administration will approach crypto more favorably, some banks have begun reviewing their policies. In recent months, banks have even been known to meet with Republican attorneys general to prove they are not politically discriminated against. Trump-appointed regulators (the Fed, the OCC, and the FDIC) have also announced that abstract reasons like "reputational risk" will no longer be considered in customer relationships.
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.After declining throughout last week, Bitcoin kicked off the new week with a rebound. Having dropped to $111,920, BTC is now trading around the $114,000 level. Support is seen at $113,500 on the lower end. In the short term, Ethereum is targeting the $116,200 level.The target highlighted in yesterday’s bulletin was reached within the same day, reflecting a sustained positive market structure. ETH, which climbed to $3,730, is now eyeing the $4,000 region, as long as it holds above the $3,500 support level.Crypto NewsBitmine, chaired by renowned investor Tom Lee, continues to purchase Ether. The company has acquired an additional 208,000 ETH since last week, bringing its total holdings to 833,000 ETH.The Strategy purchased 21,020 BTC between July 28 and August 3.Nasdaq-listed company Verb Technology announced its TON treasury strategy with a $558 million investment.The EU will suspend trade measures against the US for 6 months.$1.1 trillion was added to the US stock market yesterday.The CFTC will launch an initiative to "buy and sell spot crypto asset contracts."CryptocurrenciesTop Risers:MNT → Up 22.7% to $0.8939078LTC → Up 11.7% to $124.14FLUID → Up 11.2% to $5.58M → Up 10.6% to $0.54350284PUMP → Up 10.5% to $0.00318824Top Fallers:SAROS → Down 7.1% to $0.37846208TON → Down 5.6% to $3.35TRIBE → Down 5.6% to $0.57204557FRAX → Down 4.5% to $2.80ZBCN → Down 4.0% to $0.00507614Fear Index:Bitcoin: 60 (Greed)Ethereum: 42 (Fear)Dominance:Bitcoin: 61.59% ▲ 0.27%Ethereum: 11.92% ▼ 1.07%Total Daily Net ETF InflowsBTC ETFs: -$323.50 MillionETH ETFs: -$465.10 MillionGlobal MarketsRising expectations of a Fed interest rate cut, progress in trade negotiations, and positive corporate news are all supporting global markets. U.S., European futures, and Asian stock markets are trading higher this morning.The VIX index, which had climbed to 20.38 on Friday, dropped to 17.52 yesterday, signaling a decline in market anxiety.In the U.S., durable goods orders fell by 9.4% in June, while new orders excluding transportation saw only a modest increase of 0.2%. Service sector data will be released today. In July, the composite PMI stood at 54.6 and the services index at 55.2—both indicating growth. The ISM services index for July is expected to come in at 51.5.Most Valuable Companies and Stock PricesNVIDIA (NVDA) → $4.39 trillion market capitalization, $180.00 per share, up 3.62%.Microsoft (MSFT) → $3.98 trillion market capitalization, $535.64 per share, up 2.20%.Apple (AAPL) → $3.04 trillion market capitalization, $203.35 per share, up 0.48%.Alphabet (GOOG) → $2.36 trillion market capitalization, $195.75 per share, up 3.05%. Amazon.com (AMZN) → $2.26 trillion market capitalization, $211.65 per share, fell 1.44%.Borsa IstanbulThe monthly CPI (CPI) fell 2.06% in July, below both our and market expectations. This brought annual inflation down to 33.5%. Core inflation indicators also declined, with the B index reaching 33.8% and the C index reaching 34.7%. The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (CBRT) real effective exchange rate and seasonally adjusted data from TurkStat (Turkish Statistical Institute) will be monitored today.Following the lower-than-expected inflation data, the BIST-100 index rose 1% yesterday, led by banking stocks. However, it retreated 0.7% from its intraday peak. The BIST-100 is expected to maintain its upward trend.Companies with the Highest Market Value on Borsa IstanbulQNB Finansbank (QNBTR) → Market capitalization of 2.04 trillion TL, price per share of 669.5 TL, increased by 9.93%.Aselsan Elektronik Sanayi (ASELS) → Market capitalization of 859.56 billion TL, price per share of 186.4 TL, decreased by 1.11%.Türkiye Garanti Bankası (GARAN) → Market capitalization of 637.56 billion TL, price per share of 151.9 TL, increased by 0.07%.Koç Holding A.Ş. (KCHOL) → Market capitalization of 460.77 billion TL, price per share of 181.2 TL, decreased by 0.28%.ENKA İnşaat ve Sanayi (ENKAI) → Market capitalization of 409.75 billion TL, price per share of 71.00 TL, increased by 1.57%.Precious Metals and Currency PricesGold: 4402 TLSilver: 49.03 TLPlatinum: 1749 TLDollar: 40.68 TLEuro: 47.01 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.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.
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.
The Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index, a key indicator of inflation in the US, rose above expectations in June. The core PCE, the Fed's most closely watched indicator, remained steady at 2.8%, but exceeded expectations, casting a shadow over interest rate cut hopes. Cryptocurrencies reacted negatively to this development.According to data published by the Bureau of Economic Analysis of the US Department of Commerce, headline PCE inflation rose to 2.6% year-over-year in June. This increase followed the revision of May's data from 2.3% to 2.4%. Core PCE, however, remained stable at 2.8%, exceeding expectations of 2.7%. Both figures increased by 0.3% month-over-month. The Fed will not rush to cut interest ratesPCE data is critical to the Fed's monetary policy because it reflects not only price increases but also consumer behavior. In light of the latest data, the likelihood of a rate cut has diminished for September. As you may recall, Fed Chair Jerome Powell, who left interest rates unchanged at 5.25%-5.50% at his July 30th meeting, said there would be no rush to cut interest rates and that future data should be awaited.In his speech, Powell sent a clear message to the markets, stating, "Tariffs are inflationary, employment is strong, upside risks to inflation remain dominant, and we will wait and see before we cut interest rates." These statements were a direct response to President Trump's calls for a rate cut. Trump, however, continues to criticize Powell, calling him a "dunce."Cryptocurrencies fall, stock markets remain on holdThe exceeding expectations of inflation data led to brief selling pressure in the crypto market. Bitcoin fell 0.11% to $118,327, Ethereum fell 0.75% to $3,815, and XRP fell 0.81% to $3.11. BNB fell 0.56%, and Solana fell 1.25% to $177.94. The total cryptocurrency market capitalization stood at $3.88 trillion at the time of writing.However, strong earnings reports from major companies like Microsoft and Meta yesterday may have eased some pressure on crypto assets. However, investors are now focusing on tomorrow's employment data. If these data are also strong, the Fed could be expected to maintain its high interest rate policy for an extended period, potentially leading to a sharper correction for crypto markets.Dollar strengthensFollowing the PCE data, the dollar recouped its losses during the day. The US Dollar Index settled around 99.90. On a weekly basis, the dollar strengthened against all major currencies, particularly the euro. The dollar gained 2.83% against the euro for the week, while it gained 1.58% against the British pound and 1.59% against the Japanese yen.
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.
The US Federal Reserve (Fed) kept its policy rate steady, in line with expectations. However, markets' attention isn't solely on this decision; Chairman Jerome Powell's statements, Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) inflation data to be released on Thursday, and the White House's crypto policy signals stand out as a trio of factors that could determine the course of crypto assets.No change in interest rates as expectedYesterday, the Fed announced that it was keeping interest rates steady. According to CME FedWatch and Polymarket data, markets had been preparing for this decision days in advance. While keeping interest rates unchanged at 4.25% initially triggered a decline in the crypto market, these losses were quickly recouped. Bitcoin was trading at $118,000 before the decision, but afterward, it fell to $116,000 and then rebounded to $118,400. Ethereum followed a similar trend. Trump's clear message to the Fed: "Interest rates must fall"Another noteworthy element following the decision was President Donald Trump's social media post: "There's no inflation, lower interest rates now!" This call also fueled debate about the Fed's independence. Two key figures within the Fed—Trump-appointed Vice Chair Michelle Bowman and Board Member Christopher Waller—voted to cut interest rates. This was the first "vote" on an interest rate decision in 30 years. A double-edged impact for cryptosAccording to Orbit Markets co-founder Jimmy Yang, these questions about the Fed's independence could create a narrative in favor of decentralized assets like Bitcoin in the long run. "This makes crypto more attractive, especially as a hedge against inflation," Yang said, noting that the July CPI data and Trump's tariff decisions may create short-term volatility but have laid a constructive foundation for Bitcoin in the medium to long term. According to Nansen analyst Nicolai Sondergaard, call spreads for Bitcoin are seen in the $118,000-$120,000 range in the options market. This suggests that investors are anticipating an upward move but are taking positions with a risk-averse approach. The low put/call ratio also confirms an "optimistic but cautious" atmosphere in the market.Are new highs possible?Institutions such as QCP Capital and Sygnum Bank state that Bitcoin is stuck in the $116,000-$120,000 range. However, Sygnum analyst Katalin Tischhauser says that if the PCE data to be released on Thursday falls short of expectations and the White House takes positive steps regarding crypto policies, BTC could rise above $120,000 and enter a phase of "price discovery." Actions such as the White House's "golden age of crypto" report could particularly boost market morale. Powell's failure to provide a clear signal for September in yesterday's remarks has exacerbated market uncertainty. He placed the focus on economic data, stating, "We haven't made a decision yet for September," and highlighted the importance of the July CPI and the impact of August's tariffs. Currently, the probability of a September interest rate cut fluctuates between 40% and 60%. This rate was above 60% before the decision.While the Fed's cautious stance has deferred expectations for a rate cut, this situation supports a "slow but strong rally" scenario in the crypto market. As long as liquidity remains plentiful, crypto investors can remain on solid ground even without a rate cut.
