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on July 16, Bitcoin ETFs registered a net inflow of $79.15 million, marking the third consecutive trading day of positive inflows. Among them, Blackrock IBIT saw a net inflow of $33.44 million, Fidelity FBTC recorded a net inflow of $30.73 million, and Bitwise BITB posted a net inflow of $14.98 million. Ethereum ETFs recorded a net outflow of $28.04 million on the same day. Grayscale Ether Mini Trust saw a net outflow of $14.28 million, Fidelity FETH recorded a net outflow of $11.20 million, and Grayscale ETHE reported a net outflow of $4.84 million; meanwhile, Bitwise ETHW posted a net inflow of $2.28 million. XRP ETFs recorded a net inflow of $6.78 million on that day, while Solana ETFs saw a net inflow of $1.66 million. T. Rowe Price's TKNZ began trading with approximately $15 million in initial assets, with a portfolio including Bitcoin, Ethereum, BNB, Solana, XRP, HYPE, XLM, and Dogecoin.
According to Onchain Lens monitoring, a wallet address associated with Lombard Finance transferred 750 Bitcoins to Galaxy Digital, valued at approximately $47.8 million; this transaction may be related to OTC trading.
according to Lookonchain monitoring, today U.S. Bitcoin ETFs recorded a net inflow of 1,321 BTC, with a 7-day net inflow of 137 BTC; Ethereum ETFs recorded a net outflow of 2,353 ETH, with a 7-day net inflow of 54,009 ETH.
Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas stated that the 22-year development history of gold ETFs may provide the closest reference path for Bitcoin ETF investors. Both are packaging vehicles for non-yielding, non-cash-flow store-of-value assets, with their performance primarily driven by investor sentiment rather than earnings, coupons, or policy support.
ARK Invest's "The Bitcoin Quarterly" report for Q2 2026 indicates Bitcoin fell approximately 14% in the second quarter, closing around $58,544, and broke below three major technical moving averages. Historically, this technical pattern is often associated with bearish market conditions. The report shows that despite price pressure, Bitcoin Long-term Holders continued to accumulate, pushing their holdings to a new all-time high of approximately 14.85 million BTC, absorbing coins released during the market correction.ARK Invest stated that on-chain data is signaling signs of seller exhaustion: the supply of BTC in loss exceeds the supply in profit, and the rate of realized losses once surpassed the rate of realized profits. Historically, similar phenomena have often clustered near the bottom of market cycles.The report also pointed out that institutional demand in the Bitcoin market is facing pressure. Both corporate Bitcoin reserves (Treasury Companies) and the ETF ecosystem have shown signs of weakness:The STRC preferred stock price once fell to approximately $74.57, below its $100 par value;U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced net outflows for 7 consecutive weeks, with cumulative outflows totaling approximately 70,000 BTC.ARK Invest believes that ETF outflows indicate a weakening of important marginal buying pressure for Bitcoin, but continued accumulation by long-term holders suggests a redistribution of coins is occurring within the market.The firm stated that a clear divergence is currently forming between BTC's price performance and the behavior of long-term holders. Historical data shows that such divergences can often serve as important observation signals for market cycle turning points.
CryptoQuant analyst Darkfost stated that Bitcoin miners are currently facing severe operational pressure, with their financial health indicators dropping to levels seen during historical bear market high-pressure phases. Analyzing multiple data dimensions including miner issuance revenue, block time, transaction fees, and overall revenue, the Miner Financial Health Ratio (7-day average) is currently fluctuating within the 10% to 30% range, reflecting significant pressure on mining enterprises' profitability, as similar low levels typically only appear near peak bear market periods.
Peter Brandt, a seasoned trader and renowned chart analyst, has released his latest technical analysis. He points out that the daily chart of Nasdaq 100 mini futures is forming a diamond pattern, indicating a potential market top. Regarding Bitcoin, Brandt offers a forecast based on historical cycles: BTC may first rebound by $10,000, then retreat to the $40,000 range, forming the bottom of the current cycle around early October 2026. With the current price fluctuating near $60,000, he warns of the downside risk associated with false breakouts. Maintaining a long-term optimistic view, Brandt suggests that if Bitcoin continues its four-year halving cycle pattern, the price could reach between $300,000 and $500,000 by 2029.
Bitcoin was priced at approximately $63,020 on Friday, down 1.7% on the day and 50% lower than the record high of $126,080 set in October. Bitcoin failed to hold above $65,000 on Wednesday, dropping to an intraday low of $62,640, breaking through the $64,500 Put Wall associated with this week's option expiry. Glassnode数据显示，over 65% of Bitcoin flowing into exchanges comes from long-term holders selling at a loss. The firm noted that this reading aligns with early bear market phases, during which this group dominated the sell-side until selling pressure gradually exhausted. Tim Sun, Senior Researcher at Hashkey, stated that the global equity pullback and accelerated deleveraging of semiconductor and AI-related assets have dampened market risk appetite and reduced institutional exposure to Bitcoin. He pointed out that the derivatives market does not show crowded leverage, with selling pressure concentrated in the spot market. After a net outflow of $425 million on Monday, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw a net inflow of $181 million on Tuesday and $108 million on Wednesday. Related funds have attracted cumulative inflows of approximately $51 billion since their launch in 2024. (Decrypt)
According to crypto analyst Darkfost (@Darkfost_Coc), citing CryptoQuant data, Strategy has paused BTC purchases, and demand on the ETF side has also shown no signs of recovery—after ending eight consecutive weeks of net capital outflows, net flows turned negative again this week, wiping out all capital inflows from last week, while large institutional buying pressure continues to decline.
According to The Block, JPMorgan analysts pointed out in the latest report that although recent spot Bitcoin ETF fund inflows have fluctuated significantly, Strategy's increase of USD reserves from $2.55 billion to $3 billion (covering approximately 20 months of preferred stock dividends), as well as Bitcoin futures (including CME futures and perpetual contracts) recording positive fund inflows this week, are both "positive signals" for Bitcoin's prospects. The analysts also noted that leveraged ETF inflows linked to Strategy have remained stable for seven consecutive weeks, mainly driven by retail investors, effectively supporting its stock price. Meanwhile, Strategy President and CEO Phong Le stated that the company is "very confident" in its balance sheet, will only consider debt risk if Bitcoin prices fall to the $8,000 to $10,000 range, and plans to continue issuing additional shares after the STRC preferred stock returns to a $100 par value, with the proceeds potentially used to purchase more Bitcoin.
JPMorgan analysts say Strategy’s recent increase in USD cash reserves, along with positive fund flows in the Bitcoin futures market, are “encouraging signs” for Bitcoin’s outlook, despite recent volatility in spot Bitcoin ETF flows.The report notes that flows into spot Bitcoin ETFs have been unstable in recent weeks, turning negative this week after inflows last week. In contrast, leveraged ETFs linked to Strategy have seen relatively stable and positive flows over the past seven weeks. Analysts attribute this primarily to retail investor buying, which may have supported Strategy’s stock price and prevented its common stock from falling below the net asset value of its Bitcoin holdings.Meanwhile, Strategy recently increased its USD cash reserves from $2.55 billion to $3 billion, enough to cover approximately 20 months of preferred stock dividend payments. JPMorgan had previously suggested that Strategy should raise its cash reserves to cover two to three years of dividends, in order to alleviate market concerns about the company potentially being forced to sell Bitcoin to pay dividends in the future.Analysts say it is still difficult to determine whether Strategy's move to bolster its cash reserves has directly improved Bitcoin investor sentiment. However, the fact that Bitcoin futures still recorded positive fund flows this week, against a backdrop of spot BTC ETF outflows, is also seen as an encouraging signal for the market outlook.
According to Odaily, Bitcoin treasury startup ORANGE JUICE announced on July 15, 2026, that it has completed a $40 million funding round, with Grupo Salinas Founder and Chairman Ricardo Salinas serving as a cornerstone investor. Bitcoin investors including Jeff Booth and Lyn Alden also participated. ORANGE JUICE plans to acquire small businesses with annual cash flows ranging from $1 million to $10 million, allocating a portion of retained earnings towards new acquisitions and Bitcoin purchases. The company stated it will rely primarily on operating cash flow for growth, using debt and equity issuance sparingly. Ruben Zweiban will serve as Operating Partner overseeing daily operations. He previously worked as an investment banker at BofA Securities, an equity research analyst at JPMorgan Asset Management, and served as Chief Investment Officer for a multi-billion dollar private multi-family office. The company also plans to pursue a public listing in the future.
Odaily reports, as monitored by Onchain Lens, a Hyperliquid trader has accumulated a profit of $527,000. Recently, the trader went fully short, opening a short position of 145 BTC, worth $9.31 million, as well as 15,000 HYPE, worth $938,000.
A Bitcoin wallet that had been untouched since the end of 2017 transferred 5,907.56 BTC, valued at approximately $384 million, on Thursday, moving the funds to a new address. Data from Galaxy Research shows that these BTC were originally received on December 14, 2017, and were transferred in Bitcoin block 958217, around 00:15 UTC. The firm estimates that the position has appreciated by approximately $286 million compared to an average purchase price of around $17,000, representing a gain of 291%. The funds were transferred to a previously unidentified wallet, not a known exchange deposit address, and on-chain information does not indicate that the holder has sold the Bitcoin. This transfer also migrated the BTC from a legacy address starting with "1" to a newer bc1q address format.
Bitcoin News announced on X platform that Fold digital gift cards are now available on TikTok Shop, allowing users to purchase Bitcoin with face values ranging from $25 to $500. These gift cards can be bought using almost all major payment methods, providing an additional mainstream on-ramp for Bitcoin buyers.
The current Bitcoin Market State Score is +34.7, within the bullish zone; Market State Confidence, reflecting the consistency of the model's components, has risen to 79.4%, approaching the high confidence threshold.
According to CryptoQuant analyst Crazzyblockk, the current BTC exchange leverage ratio has breached the top 5% range of historical extremes, far exceeding the historical average, while exchange stablecoin reserves continue to shrink, spot liquidity is severely insufficient, and the scale of borrowed margin has significantly surpassed the spot buy orders that can be absorbed. The analyst noted that this rally is built on borrowed margin lacking underlying support, the market structure is extremely fragile, and deleveraging events are not a matter of probability, but a mathematical inevitability of mean reversion. Once market makers trigger liquidation, prices will face severe downward shock. Investors are advised to reduce leverage exposure, protect spot positions, and consider opening new positions only after leverage indicators decline.
Odaily Odaily reports, according to Onchain Lens monitoring, a trader who had accumulated losses of $4.89 million has once again opened a long position of 84 BTC, valued at $5.43 million, with 40x leverage. The trader also holds long positions of $290,000 in HYPE and $148,000 in PUMP. The account has also placed a limit order to buy 6.56 BTC, valued at $424,000, at a price of $64,600.
according to Lookonchain monitoring, a Bitcoin OG transferred 5,908 BTC, worth $383 million, to a new wallet after remaining dormant for 8 years. This OG received the 5,908 BTC eight years ago when the BTC trading price was $16,865 and has held it ever since. Currently, the position has an unrealized profit of $283 million, representing a gain of 284%.
According to the NYDIG research report (Author: Greg Cipolaro, July 10, 2026), Bitcoin fell 13.4% in the second quarter of 2026, with year-to-date losses expanding to 32.9%, while the Nasdaq 100 Index rose 27.7% and tech stocks surged 43.5% during the same period, indicating that this decline was not due to macro risk aversion, but rather Bitcoin-specific supply pressure. The core pressure stems from Strategy (MSTR) launching the "Digital Credit Capital Framework," authorizing the sale of approximately $1.25 billion worth of Bitcoin to cover capital structure obligations, marking a shift of the largest historical marginal buyer from continuous accumulation to active monetization, and the DAT complex overall turning from a demand engine to a supply risk. Regarding ETFs, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw a net outflow of $4.9 billion in the second quarter, but the Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust attracted $364.8 million in inflows against the trend, showing distribution channels remain competitive. Regarding the derivatives market, against the backdrop of weak spot demand and continuous outflows from ETFs and stablecoins, positive funding rates coupled with rising open interest indicate leveraged longs are rebuilding positions, posing a risk of passive liquidation triggering a new round of declines. Bitcoin has currently fallen 54.3% cumulatively from the all-time high of $126,000 set on October 6, 2025; if referencing the 2018 and 2022 cycles (gradually narrowing declines of approximately 70%, approximately 370