Here are some of the latest crypto news today, July 7, 2025, in addition to the previous ones:
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🔹 1. Bitcoin Approaches Record Amid Geopolitical Sentiment
Bitcoin rose approximately +0.8% to US $108,944, nearing the record of US $112,000 in May. The surge was driven by a shift of funds from the stock market ahead of the US tariff deadline against BRICS on July 9, as well as capital inflow into spot ETFs and expectations of Fed rate cuts.
🔹 2. Bitcoin and Ethereum Creep Up
BTC rose +1.3% to US $109,400, Ethereum led the altcoin rise with +2.4% to US $2,570. However, total market capitalization fell ~1.5%.
🔹 3. Popular Crypto Assets and Hot Presales
XRP is targeting the range of US $2.30–2.40, Solana, Dogecoin, and other altcoins soared (Sol +3.5%, DOGE +6%, XRP +1.7%). Several token presales such as BTC Bull Token and Snorter also gained attention, with billions in volume within hours.
🔹 4. Companies & Countries Adding BTC
Metaplanet (Japan) added 2,205 BTC, bringing the total to 15,555 BTC valued at ~US $1.7 billion.
Other companies like The Blockchain Group and Smarter Web Company are also expanding their BTC reserves.
El Salvador has consistently added BTC, now exceeding 6,230 BTC.
🔹 5. Altcoin Sentiment Rises
The Altseason Index shows positive signals, and analysts like Michaël van de Poppe predict a strong altcoin rally in H2 2025. BTC could break US $150k in Q3, US $250k in Q4, driving interest in altcoins.
🔹 6. Real-World Security Issues
Offline threats such as kidnapping and robbery against crypto owners have significantly increased—over 231 cases of physical attacks were recorded in the last 18 months.
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