Bitcoin (BTC) Slides Under $62K as Iran Tensions Escalate and Oil Surges

The post MemeCore (M) Plunges Hard Again, Bitcoin (BTC) Eyes $63K: Market Watch appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. In contrast, ARB and SKY are today’s top performers, gaining around 9% each. Bitcoin’s relatively minor volatility sessions continued in the past 24 hours as the asset dipped below $62,000 again before it rebounded by over a grand, only to be halted again. Most larger-cap alts have remained sluggish on a daily scale, with ETH fighting for $1,750, while XRP is battling the $1.10 level. BTC Challenges $63K Following the painful start of the month when BTC slipped below $58,000 for the first time in almost two years, the cryptocurrency tried to stage a notable recovery that drove it to over $60,000 instantly and to $63,000 during the weekend. The bulls kept pressing the gas pedal, and bitcoin jumped to $64,000 at the start of the business week. However, Strategy’s bigger sale led to an immediate leg down to $61,200, where BTC found some support and rebounded sharply. In t

The post XRP ETFs Log One of Biggest Outflows of 2026 appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Reen volatility  A drop in the bucket  XRP spot exchange-traded funds have recorded a substantial $7.29 million net outflow.  This is the most significant single-day loss that these funds have recorded since March. The Bitwise factor  XRP ETFs Log One of Biggest Outflows of 2026 Can Cashcat (CASHCAT) Become Next Shiba Inu (SHIB)? Ethereum’s (ETH) Strongest Recovery Yet, Bitcoin (BTC) Reversal Is Close: Crypto Market Review Notably, a single fund for the unfortunate outflows. The Bitwise XRP ETF fully absorbed the $7.29 million net redemption. However, despite bleeding capital during the mid-week trading session, the broader outlook for the Bitwise product remains rather positive.  The fund’s cumulative historical net inflow still sits at an impressive $494 million.  However, it has lost only a fraction of the total capital it has attracted since its inception. Reen volatility  The July 8 outflow

The post Bitcoin Long-Term Holder Realized Losses Hit $280M Daily, Highest Since December 2022 appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Bitcoin News Bitcoin long-term holders are absorbing their deepest losses in more than two years, with on-chain data showing adjusted realized losses on coins held over 155 days reaching roughly $280 million in a single day — the highest reading since December 2022. The share of long-term holder losses within total realized value jumped from 15% in early February to 43%, a structural pressure point that explains why fresh supply hits the market on every rally attempt. Bitcoin still trades below both its realized market mean near $76,600 and the short-term holder cost basis of $72,200, keeping the network in a deeply undervalued zone. Spot ETF net outflows eased from $193 million to $88.9 million daily on a 30-day average, but monthly flows stayed negative. Derivatives positioning tells a more constructive story for Bitcoin. Cumulative long liquidation leve

In contrast, ARB and SKY are today's top performers, gaining around 9% each.

The post Bitcoin Bear Market Bottom Builds as Holders Absorb 43% of Losses appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. i This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. The content does not represent a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any securities or financial instruments. Readers should conduct their own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The information provided may not be current and could become outdated. While AI was used in the creation process, every article is meticulously edited, independently fact-checked, and ultimately approved and published by a human editor. Read full disclaimer Source: https://www.crypto-news-flash.com/bitcoin-bear-market-bottom-holders-losses/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bitcoin-bear-market-bottom-holders-losses

The post Oil: Rising geopolitical risks and Russian diesel ban – ING appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. ING analysts Warren Patterson and Ewa Manthey note that Oil has extended its rally as renewed US-Iran tensions threaten the fragile ceasefire and disrupt flows through the Strait of Hormuz. ICE Brent has moved above $78/bbl, while Russia’s ban on diesel exports until end-July intensifies middle distillate supply concerns. ING highlights tighter US product inventories and expects stronger demand for US barrels. Brent supported by supply disruptions “ICE Brent settled 5.2% higher yesterday at a little over $78/bbl, with further upside expected today following additional US strikes against Iran in response to its earlier attacks on several vessels navigating the Strait of Hormuz.” “Key for the oil outlook is whether the US and Iran are able to quickly de-escalate this latest rise in tensions.” “The market will be watching whether these crossings rebound in the coming days — or whether

The post Qatar condemns Iran’s attacks on ships, urges parties to commit to MoU appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. In a released statement from Qatar Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani after a phone call with Iranian Foreign Minister (FM) Abbas Araghchi, AI Thani said that he discussed about latest military escalation in the Middle East between the United States (US) and Iran and condemned attacks on commercial ships, which were transiting the Strait of Hormuz, a critical choke point to almost 20% of global energy supply. Additional comments All parties should commit to diplomacy. All parties should implement the signed MoU. Qatar supports all efforts to contain the escalation. Market reaction There is a slight buying interest seen in the US Dollar, following remarks from Qatar. At press time, the US Dollar Index (DXY) rebounds to near 100.90 after recovering some of its easrly losses. Risk sentiment FAQs In the world of financial jargon the two widely used

The post Bitcoin vs. gold: Why the BTC/XAU ratio could be key in July appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. July has officially kicked off, bringing the hedge narrative back into focus. At the macro level, volatility is picking up again. On the 8th of July, the U.S.-Iran ceasefire collapsed, sending Bitcoin back toward $62k and wiping out $300 million in long positions shortly after the news broke. At the same time, oil jumped over 4%, reclaiming the $75/barrel level for the first time since losing it in mid-June. While U.S. President Donald Trump later said Iran is open to another round of negotiations, the damage to risk sentiment has already been done. On Polymarket, the odds of oil trading above $80/barrel this month have surged from just 13% to 65%, reflecting growing expectations of further geopolitical escalation and tighter energy markets. Source: Polymarket Notably, the shift is already showing up across macro data.  According to FedWatch, the probability of a rate hike at the