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Ethereum (ETH) slid 4.6% to $2,368 on June 20—the lowest intraday level in nearly two weeks—after BlackRock’s Ethereum ETF (ETHA) recorded its first daily outflow of $19.7 million following 32 days of inflows or flat flows. Realized profits on ETH spiked to a monthly high of $656 million as traders seized the breakdown to lock in gains. Meanwhile, an on-chain whale or institution spent $295 million USDC to purchase 115,465 ETH at an average price of $2,555, building on prior aggressive accumulations since June 11 that totaled 132,000 ETH for $336 million USDC. Despite an unrealized loss of $15 million, this buying underscores renewed bullish conviction. However, rising leverage, shrinking ETF inflows and the recent price drop heighten concerns over Ethereum’s near-term support. A breach of the next key zone could trigger rapid deleveraging, testing ETH’s resilience and trader sentiment.

On June 20, ARK Invest sold 609,175 shares of Circle (CRCL) stock across three of its ETFs—ARK Innovation (ARKK), ARK Next Generation Internet (ARKW), and ARK Fintech Innovation (ARKF). The sale, valued at $146.2 million, came as Circle stock surged 20.4% that day, closing at $240.30. This marks the third sale in one week, bringing the total divested to 1.25 million Circle shares and netting approximately $243 million in profits. ARK Invest’s repeated profit-taking highlights strong performance in the Circle stock since its NYSE debut at $69 on June 5, when it has jumped nearly 250%.

On June 22, on-chain monitor Onchain Lens recorded a large memecoin transaction: a Solana whale sold 7.44 million FARTCOIN for 46,128.4 SOL (approximately $6.47 million) and transferred the proceeds to the Stake.com platform. After the sale, the whale’s wallet still holds 12,873 FARTCOIN (worth about $11,500). This move highlights ongoing whale activity in memecoins on Solana and may signal profit-taking or reallocation of capital within the memecoin sector.

On June 22, on-chain analyst Yujin reported that prominent crypto trader AguilaTrades has incurred a third consecutive loss on BTC long positions, currently holding an unrealized loss of $13.68 million. Earlier, AguilaTrades opened a $434 million long, closed at a $12.48 million loss after a $4,000 pullback. A second $420 million position lost $2.94 million under similar market conditions. The latest $424 million BTC long remains underwater, bringing cumulative losses to $29.1 million. This series of failed BTC long positions highlights significant downside volatility in Bitcoin trading and raises concerns over high-leverage strategies.

Crypto whales have shifted focus to three under-the-radar tokens—Jito (JTO), AB Coin (AB) and Mantle (MNT)—as potential surge plays in June. JTO has bounced 3.50% monthly and 2.14% weekly but remains down 27.77% over six months. Key levels: support at $1.06 and resistance at $2.56, with a neutral RSI of 52.96. AB Coin leads with an 83.01% monthly gain and 8,974% over six months, trading between $0.0004 support and $0.015 resistance (RSI 57.16). Mantle shows weakness, down 15% monthly and 46% half-year, trading in a $0.61–$0.79 range with an RSI near 41.84. Traders may look to buy dips near support and watch for breakouts above resistance. Monitoring these picks could yield early entry advantages.

Crypto analyst Dima James Potts projects Dogecoin could reach $10 based on a recurring logarithmic arc pattern that has tracked its multi-year cycles since 2014. Dogecoin has spent over 1,600 days in a prolonged accumulation phase, respecting a lower curve support before each major rally. Potts identifies key resistance breaks marked by descending trendlines and volume spikes as catalysts. The decisive trigger for Dogecoin’s parabolic rally is a weekly close of Bitcoin above its previous all-time high near $109,450. Once Bitcoin secures a new ATH, Potts expects Dogecoin to begin a massive uptrend, potentially peaking around October 27, 2025. Short-term, traders should watch Bitcoin’s price action. Long-term, the established cycle structure reinforces a bullish outlook for Dogecoin.

A 19-year-old Danbury, Connecticut resident pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges of fraud and money laundering tied to a high-profile August 2024 Bitcoin theft, in which $245 million of BTC was stolen from a Genesis creditor. After cooperating with authorities and testifying against co-defendants, he was released on bail. However, court filings now reveal his involvement in an additional $2 million fraud scheme. Law enforcement has subsequently revoked his bail and re-arrested him on the new charges. Primary keyword: Bitcoin theft; Secondary keywords: Genesis creditor, money laundering, fraud probe, bail revocation. This case underscores ongoing regulatory scrutiny of crypto-related crimes and highlights risks for stakeholders involved in large-scale digital asset transactions.

NFT market activity slowed significantly last week, with total trading volume falling 18.43% to $116.9 million. Buyer count held steady at 1,061,348, while seller numbers rose 8.09% to 38,494. Overall transaction count dipped slightly by 0.63% to 1.709 million trades. Immutable’s network volume slid 32.23% to $28.3 million, losing ground as Polygon surged 24.98% to $23.3 million and overtook Ethereum’s $20.4 million (down 32.06%). Mythos Chain remained fourth with $14.1 million (−0.03%), and Solana climbed 42.74% to $8.7 million. Top high-value NFT sales included CryptoPunks #1831 at 150 ETH ($389,846) and #9778 at 150 ETH ($377,958).

Five crypto presales still trading under $0.01 are drawing investor attention for their strong fundamentals and growth potential. MAGACOIN FINANCE combines political branding with locked tokenomics and a 170 billion supply audited by HashEx, with analysts projecting up to 100× upside. Mutuum Finance’s hybrid peer-to-peer and peer-to-contract DeFi lending engine features buybacks, staking rewards, and a CertiK audit, fueling rapid presale sell-outs and positioning it as a top DeFi breakout. Qubetics ($TICS) targets infrastructure and interoperability with asset tokenization, decentralized VPNs, and a low-code builder, driving instant presale sell-outs. Lightchain AI (LCAI) integrates a Proof-of-Intelligence consensus layer and a deflationary model, supporting AI-focused dApps on its upcoming mainnet. Remittix (RTX) addresses the $190 trillion crypto-to-fiat transfer market with its PayFi protocol and direct-to-bank settlement, attracting institutional interest. These undervalued crypto presales offer early-stage access to projects built on real use cases, token scarcity, and security audits, making them prime candidates for traders seeking high-return opportunities before listings go live.

Ruvi AI (RUVI) has raised $1.9 million by selling over 160 million tokens in its ongoing presale, drawing attention from Tron (TRX) holders. Priced at $0.015 per token during Phase 2, RUVI guarantees a $0.07 valuation upon presale completion, offering early investors nearly 5× return before the token even lists publicly. Analysts project RUVI could reach $1 post-listing, implying a 66× ROI. With more than 1,600 holders, Ruvi AI has introduced VIP tiers that award up to a 100% bonus for larger investments. A forthcoming third-party audit by CyberScope and a liquidity partnership with WEEX Exchange aim to ensure security and immediate tradability. By integrating AI solutions across marketing, entertainment and finance, Ruvi AI positions itself as a versatile competitor to Tron and a potential top gainer in 2025.

The top-performing cryptos for June 2025 demonstrate strong momentum across multiple sectors. Top-performing cryptos like BlockDAG led the surge, jumping over 150% after launching its Layer-3 network upgrade. Arbitrum (ARB) posted a 35% gain following increased DeFi activity on its layer-2 solution. Filecoin (FIL) rose 20% driven by renewed interest in decentralized storage and new IPFS integrations. Cronos (CRO) added 18% amid growth in cross-chain bridges and DeFi partnerships. Traders are closely monitoring these gains, citing technical breakouts and network improvements as catalysts. Short-term volatility may persist, but fundamental upgrades suggest sustained interest in these altcoins through Q3 2025.

Ethereum network activity is surging, with Santiment reporting 800,000–1,000,000 new ETH addresses created weekly—about 33% more than at this time last year. This uptick underscores Ethereum’s network growth, even as ETH trades around $2,421, down over 3.5% in the past 24 hours. Meanwhile, rival layer-1 project Tron (TRX) is commanding social media attention thanks to its deflationary tokenomics, staking options via Tronscan and TronLink, and heavy stablecoin (USDT) transaction volume. Discussions also touch on Tron’s expanding DeFi, NFT and dApp ecosystems, potential NASDAQ listing, and a $210 million reverse merger drawing institutional interest. Traders should note Ethereum’s robust on-chain fundamentals as a bullish sign, while social momentum around Tron may influence short-term capital flows.

Chainlink (LINK) closed the daily session bearish and is now testing a crucial $12.50 support level amid reduced weekend liquidity. Analyst CRYPTOWZRD notes both LINKUSDT and LINKBTC are oversold following Bitcoin’s pullback, increasing chances of a short-term rebound. Key upside targets include $12.85 for an intraday breakout, $14.40 next, and longer-term resistance at $16 and $19.50. Traders should monitor Bitcoin’s weekend moves closely and use lower-timeframe charts for potential scalp opportunities until clearer directional confirmation emerges.

In the first half of 2025, AI emerged as the dominant focus for global venture capital, capturing 58% of total funding—up from 28% in H1 2024. Q1 alone saw $60–73 billion poured into AI startups, surpassing half of all 2024 AI investment and marking over 100% year-on-year growth. Major late-stage deals drove this surge: OpenAI’s $40 billion round (valued at $300 billion), Anthropic’s $3.5 billion Series E (valued at $61.5 billion), Safe Superintelligence’s $2 billion, and Neuralink’s $650 million. Mid-stage transactions also scaled up, with median Series A rounds at $75–80 million and Series C/D rounds around $250–300 million. Investment concentrated heavily in generative AI and core model infrastructure, which attracted over $45 billion (95% of disclosed funding). Application-specific sectors such as healthcare AI ($700 million) and fintech AI ($2–3 billion) lagged behind. Geographically, the U.S. dominated with 99% of AI venture funds, led by Silicon Valley. China’s largest deal was $247 million for Zhipu AI; Europe saw only mid-sized rounds. Strategic corporate investors—cloud providers, chipmakers, defense firms—led many rounds, signaling a shift toward projects with clear market applications. Looking ahead to H2, investors will scrutinize revenue performance, regulatory compliance, and capital efficiency. IPOs (e.g., Databricks) or major M&A could reset valuations, while tighter GPU supply and regulatory milestones (EU AI Act, U.S. executive orders) will shape the landscape. Although some late-stage bubble risk exists, core AI investment fundamentals remain strong.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed SB21, making Texas the third U.S. state—after Arizona and New Hampshire—to create a dedicated Bitcoin Reserve. Managed by State Comptroller Glenn Hegar and held outside the general fund, the reserve aims to safeguard state-held BTC from routine transfers to general revenue. Abbott also approved HB4488, which further isolates the Bitcoin Reserve from state treasury sweeps and guarantees its legal status even if no Bitcoin is acquired by next summer. This move underscores Texas’s commitment to cryptocurrency policy and could influence broader market confidence in Bitcoin adoption.

KindlyMD, Inc. (NASDAQ: NAKA) secured a $51.5 million private equity round to accelerate its Bitcoin treasury strategy. The funding, completed in under 72 hours at a $5 per-share valuation, will finance both Bitcoin purchases and working capital. This investment comes on top of $563 million in PIPE and $763 million including convertible notes. Concurrently, KindlyMD will merge with Bitcoin-focused Nakamoto Holdings in Q3 2025, subject to SEC approval and shareholder consent. Founder David Bailey highlighted strong investor demand to acquire more Bitcoin. CEO Tim Pickett said the merger will leverage Bitcoin’s market power and real-world use cases to drive long-term value. KindlyMD’s core business offers personalized, data-driven healthcare in alternative medicine, positioning it uniquely at the healthcare–finance nexus. Nakamoto aims to integrate Bitcoin into global capital markets with compliance and transparency, partnering with Anchorage Digital for top-tier security. This strategic shift places Bitcoin at the center of KindlyMD’s balance sheet and signals growing institutional adoption of digital assets.

Bitcoin price slipped below the $101,000 threshold on OKX, trading at $100,996.60 and marking a 2.48% decline over the past 24 hours. The sudden drop highlights renewed volatility in the crypto market. Traders noted increased sell orders around the key support level of $102,000, amplifying downward pressure on the Bitcoin price. Market analysts attribute the pullback to profit-taking after recent gains and cooling institutional demand. Short-term indicators, including the Relative Strength Index (RSI), are signaling bearish momentum. However, long-term outlook remains mixed, with some investors viewing the dip as a buying opportunity ahead of potential macro catalysts. Overall, volatility in the Bitcoin price underscores the need for active risk management in trading strategies.

TRM Labs’ 2024 crypto crime report finds illicit crypto activity at just 0.4% of total volume, a 51% drop from 2023, even as overall transaction volume surged 56% to $10.6 trillion. Estimated illegal flows fell to $45 billion. Sanction evaders, scammers and blocklisted addresses made up 85% of illicit volume, primarily on Tron, Ethereum and Bitcoin. Tron accounted for 58% of criminal flows, but its illicit volume halved thanks to the T3 Financial Crime Unit freezing over $130 million in USDT and returning nearly 20% to victims. Targeted sanctions cut inflows to restricted jurisdictions by 33%. Emerging threats include terrorism financing via stablecoins, a 17% rise in DeFi hacks totaling $2.2 billion—$800 million traced to North Korean groups—and the growing use of AI for personalized scams, deepfakes and KYC fraud. TRM warns of expanding AI-powered crypto crime in 2025.

SOL and AVAX have seen steep declines, dropping 19% and 24% in the past month respectively, with six-month losses of 22% for SOL and 52% for AVAX. Both tokens trade near key support zones—SOL between $136 and $182, AVAX between $17.67 and $25.40—and show negative momentum on the Awesome Oscillator and Momentum Indicator. SOL’s RSI sits at 38.07 while AVAX’s RSI is 34.66, suggesting oversold conditions. Technical analysis highlights primary support levels at $115.84 (SOL) and $14.52 (AVAX), with resistance at $207.90 and $29.98. For traders, these oversold readings could mark a strategic entry point, warranting tight stop-loss orders and close monitoring of reversals. This setup may offer a high-reward opportunity if momentum shifts.

MAGACOIN FINANCE is emerging as a high-conviction altcoin claiming a potential 100x return as Bitcoin trades above $105,000—driven by $36 billion in ETF inflows—and Solana gears up for its sub-second Alpenglow upgrade. Unlike BTC and SOL, whose growth is tied to macro trends, institutional adoption, and network upgrades, MAGACOIN FINANCE touts capped supply, audited smart contracts, and a private-round structure that has drawn aggressive, tiered buying. Early wallet-tracking shows significant participation, echoing patterns before previous top altcoin rallies. While Bitcoin benefits from U.S. policy support and ETF success and Solana builds DeFi and gaming momentum with $7.9 million in daily revenue, analysts highlight MAGACOIN FINANCE’s “asymmetric upside” as a new category of opportunity for traders seeking sharp ROI before public listings.

SHIB price forecast remains highly speculative as Shiba Inu trades at $0.00001105, down 27.98% over 30 days with a $6.7 billion market cap. Analysts like Luis Delgado and marketing lead Lucie cite upcoming development initiatives as potential drivers toward the “one-cent dream” ($0.01), requiring an 87,000% rally and a $5.89 trillion valuation. A $1 target is seen as virtually impossible without massive token burns, given it implies an $589 trillion market cap. Forecast platforms Changelly and Telegaon project reaching $0.01 around 2040 and $1 by 2050 under optimistic assumptions. Traders should treat these SHIB price forecasts cautiously, noting the extreme tokenomics and market cap hurdles involved.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen affirmed that cryptocurrencies pose no threat to the dollar’s status as the world’s reserve currency, even as the U.S. pursues dominance in digital asset innovation. Speaking at an international finance summit, Yellen highlighted the importance of stablecoins and a potential U.S. central bank digital currency (CBDC) to maintain dollar leadership. She called for clear regulation to foster responsible development of digital asset markets, aligning AML and consumer-protection standards globally. Yellen’s remarks underscore a balanced approach: embracing blockchain-enabled financial innovations while safeguarding the dollar’s fiscal integrity. Key themes include regulatory clarity for stablecoins, the strategic case for a U.S. CBDC, and collaboration with international bodies like the IMF. Traders should note that regulatory certainty may reduce market volatility, and progress on a CBDC could reshape payment rails over time.

Crypto analyst EGRAG Crypto identifies a recurring “white circle” support pattern for XRP following its pullback to the 21-week exponential moving average (EMA) at $1.61 in April 2025. Historically, XRP’s revisits to this zone in the 2017–2018 and 2020–2021 cycles preceded major price rallies—over 7,000% to $0.3988 then 1,900% to $3.55 in 2018, and nearly 500% to $1.98 in 2021. Applying these precedents, EGRAG outlines three XRP price prediction targets: $11.50 (a 465% gain), $27 (1,225% gain), and $42 (1,964% gain). While these XRP price prediction scenarios draw on technical signals and past performance, investors should consider market volatility, legal developments, and broader market sentiment before making trading decisions.

Ruvi AI (RUVI) has raised over $1.9 million in its presale by selling 160 million tokens at $0.015 each. In the next phase, tokens will trade at $0.07, delivering nearly 5× returns for early backers. Analysts forecast a $1 listing price, implying a potential 66× ROI. The project follows a structured growth roadmap, targets real-world use cases in marketing, entertainment and finance, and has completed a third-party audit by CyberScope. Post-listing liquidity is guaranteed through WEEX Exchange. Exclusive VIP investment tiers offer up to 100% bonus rewards, further boosting upside potential.

Analysts initially flagged legacy meme coins Dogecoin (DOGE) and Shiba Inu (SHIB) as facing uphill battles—DOGE risks a 30% drop if support breaks despite a recent 4.3% spike, and SHIB needs sustained token burns and Shibarium utility to regain momentum. On-chain data shows strong SHIB whale accumulation and support near $0.00001100. Emerging token MAGACOIN Finance (MCF) stands out with fixed supply, audited contracts and community ownership, projecting 20–40× ROI in presales. In a later update, analysts shifted focus to XRP, citing SEC motions to end the injunction, a $50 million settlement and growing institutional adoption—BitGo now holds $100 million in XRP and XRPL upgrades boost DeFi and cross-border use, fueling technical targets of $5–$15 by H2 2025. Traders should monitor DOGE support levels, XRP’s regulatory catalysts, SHIB’s burn rates and whale flows, and MCF’s presale phases for near-term trading opportunities.

XRP’s network activity has plunged sharply in 2025, with daily new addresses falling from over 30,000 in January to under 5,000, an 80% decline. Daily active addresses also collapsed from 557,000 to 34,000, according to Glassnode data highlighted by Coin Bureau. This steep drop in wallet creation and on-chain engagement correlates closely with XRP’s price slump from a Q4 2024 peak of $2.71 to around $2.13 today. Analysts warn that weakened network growth and reduced retail interest may hinder any sustained rally toward the critical $3 resistance level. While some experts attribute the decline to normal post-election sentiment cooling, CoinCodex forecasts short-term consolidation around $2.12, followed by a gradual rebound to $2.45 in three months and $3.03 in six months.

Bitcoin enters a neutral phase as on-chain metrics show fading demand and restrained long-term selling. The Coin Days Destroyed (CDD) metric fell to 500K, down from over 1 million, indicating long-term holders are accumulating rather than taking profits. UTXOs in loss jumped 42.8% to 12.23 million, while UTXOs in profit dipped 1.2% to 305.15 million, suggesting recent buyers face underwater positions. The taker buy/sell ratio edged to 1.028, reflecting mild buy-side dominance without strong momentum. Volatility remains elevated at 0.011 but lacks directional follow-through. Network Growth plunged from over 500K to 76.5K, signaling weaker organic demand and fewer new addresses. Together, these indicators point to consolidation rather than a breakout. Traders should watch for renewed Network Growth or taker activity before expecting a clear directional move.

Analysts project four digital assets—BlockDAG, Stellar (XLM), Solana (SOL) and Shiba Inu (SHIB)—to deliver the fastest gains in 2025. BlockDAG’s directed acyclic graph architecture promises near-instant transaction finality and low fees, addressing scalability limits of legacy chains. Stellar’s cross-border payment network continues to expand, recently partnering with major banks in Southeast Asia to process remittances at sub-cent cost. Solana’s upcoming “SuperNova” upgrade targets 100,000 transactions per second, reinforcing its high-throughput reputation even after network downtimes in 2023. Meanwhile, Shiba Inu’s layer-2 Shibarium rollout and new DeFi integrations have reignited community interest. Key metrics point to rising on-chain activity: Solana validator count is up 12% year-to-date, Stellar monthly volume has grown 25%, and SHIB wallet addresses increased by 18% after Shibarium’s beta launch. Market strategists highlight each project’s distinct value proposition—scalability, payments infrastructure, speed, and ecosystem growth—as drivers behind these cryptocurrencies’ forecasted performance. Traders should monitor network upgrade progress, adoption milestones and liquidity metrics to gauge momentum for these fastest-growing cryptos.”

CoinMarketCap detected and swiftly removed a malicious JavaScript popup on its website that urged users to “Verify Wallet” by connecting and approving ERC-20 token transactions. The bogus prompt, active for approximately three hours on June 21, 2025, raised concerns about wallet theft and unauthorized fund transfers. Popular browser wallets MetaMask and Phantom flagged the page as unsafe, preventing many users from falling victim. CoinMarketCap has launched a full security audit, tightened code-change checks, and advises users to treat unexpected wallet‐connect prompts with caution. Security experts recommend using hardware wallets, keeping software up to date, and avoiding unsolicited transaction approvals to reduce phishing risks.