Here’s your daily dose of crypto news to keep you in the loop. From Bitcoin’s surge to regulatory wins and altcoin moves, let’s dive into what’s happening in the crypto world today, July 30, 2025! Market Movers: Bitcoin & Ethereum Shine Bitcoin (BTC) Holds Strong: Bitcoin is trading at ~$118,050, slightly down from its recent high of $123,153 on July 14. Analysts are bullish, with predictions of BTC hitting $200,000–$250,000 by year-end, fueled by institutional demand and ETF inflows.
Ethereum (ETH) ETF Buzz: Ethereum spot ETFs are seeing record inflows, with ETH trading at ~$3,845.90. Analysts project ETH could test $15,000 by Q4 2025 if momentum continues.
XRP on the Rise: XRP is trading near $3.47, with analysts eyeing a potential breakout to $4 as ETF momentum builds. Ripple’s legal clarity with the SEC is boosting optimism.
Regulatory Wins & Industry Shifts SEC Approves ETF Redemptions: The U.S. SEC has greenlit in-kind creations and redemptions for Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, aligning them with traditional ETFs and boosting liquidity for institutional investors.
PayPal’s Crypto Push: PayPal now allows U.S. merchants to accept payments in over 100 cryptocurrencies, signaling deeper mainstream adoption.
Crypto Week Impact: Following the U.S. “Crypto Week” (July 14–18), the GENIUS Act and other pro-crypto bills have driven market optimism, with the total crypto market cap hitting ~$3.85 trillion.
Altcoins & Memecoins in Focus Solana (SOL) Leads Futures: SOL continues to outpace XRP in futures open interest on exchanges like Kraken, reflecting strong trader confidence. Analysts predict SOL could hit $495 in 2025.
Memecoin Struggles: The memecoin sector, including PEPE, has dipped 6%, with the CoinDesk Memecoin Index (CDMEME) reflecting underperformance compared to the broader market.
Cardano (ADA) Gains Traction: Trading at $0.80, Cardano’s Leios upgrade aims to rival Solana’s speed, sparking buzz about a potential 50x rally by 2026.
