Altcoin Market Reaches Extreme Underperformance, 40% of Coins Trade Near Their ATL

BIP-110 has become a symbolic battle over Bitcoin's future direction, from censorship resistance to network governance.

The impending crypto legislation could redefine U.S. regulatory dynamics, potentially boosting market confidence and Bitcoin's valuation. The post CFTC Chair Selig: Congress close to passing crypto legislation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post Ethereum Outperforms Bitcoin as Bitmine Buys 40,000 ETH appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Ethereum strengthened against Bitcoin as Bitmine added another 40,000 ETH to its holdings.  Michaël van de Poppe said ETH is a better place to park capital than BTC going forward.  ETH holds key support near $1,700 as analysts target a move toward the $2,000–$2,200 range.  Ethereum (ETH) has continued to outperform Bitcoin (BTC) as institutional accumulation accelerated, with Bitmine Immersion Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BMNR) purchasing another 40,000 ETH. Supporting the bullish outlook, crypto analyst Michaël van de Poppe said ETH is a better place to park money than BTC going forward.  Ethereum Outperforms BTC as Bitmine Buys Another 40,000 ETH As of early July 2026, ETH is showing relative strength compared to BTC, with both on-chain indicators and price action signaling resilience amid BTC’s market-wide downturn. Adding to the bullish narrative, Tom Lee’s Bitmine acquired another 40

The post Bitcoin Reacts As Fed Minutes Reveal Split on Rate Hikes appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. The Federal Reserve released minutes from its June 16-17 meeting on July 8, showing a divided committee that unanimously held rates steady at 3.50% to 3.75% while flagging inflation risks tied to artificial intelligence spending. The meeting was Chair Kevin Warsh’s first since taking over the Fed. All 12 voting members backed the hold, though the minutes revealed disagreement over whether a hike is still needed this year. Officials Split Over the Case for a Hike A few participants argued a rate increase was justified at the June meeting but ultimately supported holding steady, the minutes said. Most officials cited persistent inflation risk from tariffs, Middle East energy costs, and AI-driven demand for tech, data centers, and electricity. Nine of 19 officials penciled in at least one rate hike before the end of 2026, a reversal from earlier projections that showed no hikes at all. W

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Barclays' fintech classification of Strategy may drive institutional interest, signaling Bitcoin's growing integration into mainstream finance. The post Barclays slaps a buy rating on Strategy, calls it a fintech company alongside Visa and Mastercard appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The Fed's hawkish shift signals potential tightening, impacting market stability and increasing uncertainty for risk assets like cryptocurrencies. The post Federal Reserve officials discuss case for interest rate hike but keep rates on hold appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post Bitcoin Battles Downside as Iran Ceasefire Failure Sends Oil Past $75 appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Bitcoin (BTC) stayed below $62,000 after Wednesday’s Wall Street open as US president Donald Trump closing a key world oil route. Key points: Bitcoin drops to $61,500 as Trump says that the ceasefire with Iran is “over.” Both sides reportedly threaten to close the Strait of Hormuz, sending oil prices soaring. Bitcoin traders anticipate new lows, but analysis sees Trump sweetening the mood later. Bitcoin gives back gains as Trump says Iran ceasefire “over” Data from TradingView showed daily BTC price downside circling 2.5% as markets reacted to the collapse of the US-Iran ceasefire. BTC/USD one-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView “To me, I think it’s over,” Trump said about the ceasefire during a press conference at the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey. Additional reports claimed that both the US and Iran were considering reimposing a blockade of the Strait of Hormu