Wealthy crypto investors are concentrating fresh buying on major assets such as Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and XRP (XRP), signaling a preference for liquidity and brand recognition amid a choppy market. At the same time, several smaller tokens have plunged to single-digit readings on the Relative Strength Index (RSI), flashing ‘extreme oversold’ conditions that could set the stage for heightened short-term volatility. According to a snapshot of high-net-worth investor activity released Monday UTC (based on the prior day’s data in Korea), Bitcoin (BTC) led purchase interest with an 82%...

Bitcoin (BTC) clawed back to the mid-$64,000 range on Sunday, but the mood across the market remained firmly risk-averse as on-chain and exchange data pointed to improving supply conditions without a corresponding rebound in sentiment. As of Sunday 1:40 a.m. ET, BTC was changing hands around $64,460, up 0.45% over the past 24 hours. Trading volume rose to roughly $18.27 billion, a 7.76% increase from the prior day, suggesting tactical dip-buying and short-term positioning rather than a broad-based shift to risk-on behavior. The rebound followed several choppy sessions. Over the past five...

Avalanche (AVAX) is positioning itself as an enterprise-grade Layer 1 (L1) platform for Asian financial institutions, arguing that banks and regulated companies don’t want to compete for shared blockspace—they want their own chain with their own rules, governance, and compliance controls. In an interview for TokenPost’s “TOKEN KOREA WATCH” series, the Avalanche team said institutional adoption is shifting from a theoretical question—whether traditional finance can use blockchain at all—to a practical one: which infrastructure can support real-world deployment under tightening regulatory...

Crypto venture funding is showing clearer signs of cooling, but deal flow in June is still on track to be resilient by recent standards, with month-to-date financing topping $900 million and Carta emerging as the week’s biggest fundraise. Data compiled by CryptoRank as of June 22 (UTC) shows 45 funding rounds completed so far this month, totaling approximately $904.29 million. That marks a sharp slowdown from the prior month’s $3.74 billion across 91 rounds, with both capital raised and the number of deals falling. Still, June’s dollar total is running ahead of April, when projects raised...

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson is increasingly positioning artificial intelligence as a critical component of the blockchain networks future, particularly as development of Midnight City advances. According to Hoskinson, AI agents will play a central role in how blockchain ecosystems communicate, scale, and manage growing communities. His comments come after criticism surrounding a synthetic AI influencer featured on Input Outputs official social media channels. While some community members questioned the experiment, Hoskinson defended it as a transparent demonstration of emerging AI...

Global financial markets, including cryptocurrency and energy sectors, are on high alert after US-Iran negotiations in Switzerland reportedly collapsed over the weekend. The breakdown in talks has intensified concerns about a potential oil supply shock and sparked speculation about a possible Black Monday selloff when traditional markets reopen. The discussions, held at Switzerlands Brgenstock resort, involved representatives from the United States, Iran, Pakistan, and Qatar. The meeting aimed to extend a ceasefire agreement reached earlier this month. However, tensions escalated after Irans...

XRP remains one of the most debated cryptocurrencies among long-term investors. Despite ongoing market volatility, many supporters view XRP as a potential retirement asset that could help preserve wealth against inflation and currency devaluation. However, whether XRP can realistically generate a retirement-sized portfolio by 2035 depends heavily on future price performance. Currently trading around $1.34, XRP has attracted attention due to its role within the Ripple ecosystem, which focuses on fast, low-cost international payments. Supporters point to its growing adoption among financial...

Andy Burnhams decisive by-election victory has reignited speculation about the future leadership of the UK Labour Party, while also drawing attention to his notably pro-crypto stance. The Greater Manchester Mayor secured the Makerfield seat on June 18 with 54.8% of the vote, defeating Reform UK by more than 9,200 votes. With voter turnout reaching nearly 59%an unusually strong figure for a by-electionthe result is widely viewed as a significant political mandate. Burnham is expected to be sworn in as a Member of Parliament this week, removing a key obstacle to any potential Labour leadership...

Pi Network price remained under pressure this week as weak market demand and growing token supply continued to limit bullish momentum. The PI coin traded within a narrow range between $0.12 and $0.13, staying close to recent lows and struggling to regain strength after its recent decline. Over the past seven days, Pi Network price has dropped around 10%, highlighting ongoing selling pressure and reduced investor confidence. The broader cryptocurrency market has also remained weak, adding to the challenges facing PI. Bitcoin traded below $64,000, while Ethereum remained under $1,800. Other...

BlackRocks iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) and Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) launched on January 11, 2024, as part of the first wave of spot Bitcoin ETFs approved in the United States. While both funds provide direct exposure to Bitcoin and charge the same 0.25% management fee, BlackRock has established a commanding lead in assets under management (AUM), net inflows, and market share. As of June 2026, IBIT manages approximately $47.95 billion in net assets, representing around 61% of the total assets held across all U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs. The fund has attracted more than $62 billion...