USD 600M Lost in Just a Few Hours, Crypto Leverage Crashes BTC and ETH the Hardest
The crypto market faced a massive sell-off on June 24, with over 600 million USD in leveraged long positions getting liquidated within just a few hours. Bitcoin and Ethereum experienced the heaviest liquidation pressure in the entire crypto space. This decline was widespread, not limited to a few coins. All major coins were in the red, and forced selling was concentrated on major exchanges, with Binance leading the charge.
XRP Plummets 50% and a $785 Million USD Stablecoin Might Be Part of the Problem
The price of XRP (XRP) has dropped 50% over the past year, even though network activity has surged to new highs. The massive influx of capital could be one of the reasons why the price continues to struggle with recovery.
21Shares acknowledges Bitcoin's 4-year cycle is still in play, despite the price dipping below USD 60,000 again.
Bitcoin (BTC) dipped below 60,000 USD again on Wednesday, and this time it fell at a faster rate than the previous two drops earlier in June. Nonetheless, even with this downturn, 21Shares still asserts that Bitcoin's four-year cycle remains intact. The crypto asset manager has forecasted that institutional demand will propel the cycle driven by Bitcoin's Halving to conclude in 2026.
The End of the Petro USD: Nouriel Roubini Signals Shift to AI-Driven USD Tech
Economist Nouriel Roubini has announced the 'end of the Petrodollar' and is backing a new tokenized reserve asset called 'Technodollar', which is pegged to the productive assets of the United States. This marks his official first step into digital assets after having heavily criticized crypto in the past.
Deutsche Bank Warns of Gold Risk Dropping to USD3,800 After Fed Takes Hawkish Stance
Deutsche Bank has warned that gold prices could drop to around 3,800 USD per ounce if the Federal Reserve (Fed) hikes interest rates 3 to 4 times. This scenario would likely deepen the correction in gold prices.
EU Central Bank President Blocks Binance in Greece; Will France Approve?
Binance is refusing to pull out of Europe after its MiCA license application in Greece flopped. Multiple sources report that Christine Lagarde, the President of the European Central Bank, has pushed for Athens to deny the world’s largest crypto exchange.
30-Year U.S. Treasury Bond Yield Hits Lowest Since April Following Trump Signals...
The yield on the 30-year U.S. Treasury bond dipped to 4.85% on Wednesday, marking the lowest level since April 15, after President Donald Trump signaled a de-escalation of tensions with Iran regarding shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
White House Denies Trump's Crypto Ties to AI Deal with UAE Following Dems' Call for Investigation...
The White House denied that the AI deal between the Trump administration and the UAE has any ties to World Liberty Financial This incident unfolded after a Democratic senator called for an investigation into reports linking crypto companies backed by the Trump family to Abu Dhabi
Bitcoin's 500-Day Halving Rule Signals Next Buy in November 2026
The 4-year Bitcoin (BTC) trading model indicates that the next accumulation window will open in late November 2026, which is about 500 days before the Halving in April 2028. This rule, published by crypto analyst Crypto Rover, tells traders to buy 500 days before each Halving and sell 500 days after. This timeframe closely aligns with the last three Bitcoin cycles.
MicroStrategy Stock Dips Below USD100 for the First Time Since March 2024
MicroStrategy (MSTR), the Bitcoin treasury management firm led by Michael Saylor, has dropped below 100 USD for the first time since March 2024, signaling a significant reversal for one of the most popular Bitcoin-linked stocks on Wall Street.
Standard Chartered Predicts Aave Price to Soar 50x, But Depends on Big Bets
Standard Chartered has started providing guidance on Aave (AAVE) with a target price of $3,500 USD by the end of 2030. This forecast implies nearly a 50x profit and would give AAVE superior returns over Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). This prediction is based on the key assumption that Standard Chartered expects the adoption of tokenized finance on the blockchain to go mainstream. It is anticipated that assets moving within the decentralized finance (DeFi) space will increase 37x over this decade, reaching a value of approximately $2.7 trillion USD.
MicroStrategy is valued lower than the Bitcoin it holds.
MicroStrategy (MSTR) is catching the eye of short-term traders near the USD 104 level, but major buyers are still sitting on the sidelines, expecting the stock could dip further. This divergence is the whole story. Traders are seeing a support level that needs protecting, while big investors are eyeing stocks tethered to Bitcoin's drop. The discount today might just turn into a deeper discount tomorrow.
Gold price dips below $4000 for the first time in 2026
Spot gold is trading at $3,972 per ounce as of 9:05 AM ET on June 24, 2026, marking the first sustained dip below $4,000 since November 2025. This drop happened after President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social clarifying the terms of the deal framework between the US and Iran, stating there would be no tolls or transport fees in the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran's funds would be controlled, designated solely for purchasing US agricultural products.
Tron (TRX) is super strong, but nobody's talking about it yet
Tron Inc., a Nasdaq-listed company, has added another 152,316 TRX tokens on Wednesday, bringing their total token stash to over 701.7 million. This purchase comes as activity on the Tron (TRX) network spikes to an all-time high.
BlackRock advises institutions on how much Bitcoin to hold
BlackRock has officially recommended allocating 1-2% of portfolios to Bitcoin to boost portfolio returns. The world's largest asset manager sees this investment not as a price gamble, but as a precise tool for risk management.
5 Dem Senators Request Congress to Investigate Trump's World Liberty Financial
Five Democratic senators are pushing for an urgent inquiry into World Liberty Financial, the crypto firm backed by Trump and his family. This comes after reports surfaced that officials linked to the UAE royal family scooped up $500 million worth of shares right before the presidential inauguration.
CLARITY Act Faces New Opposition from Law Enforcement Officials and Catholic Networks
Two coalition groups have ramped up pressure on the CLARITY Act this week by sending a letter expressing concerns regarding Section 604, which is a protective measure for developers in this digital asset legislation. Law enforcement agencies are stating that the main issues everyone is concerned about haven't been resolved yet, while the Catholic anti-human trafficking network has raised concerns. They are urging Senate leaders to revisit this provision before the digital asset bill moves forward.
Legal experts urge Ripple to accelerate XRP token unlocks
Bill Morgan, a well-known XRP critic, is calling for Ripple to unlock coins faster, as there are still 32.74 billion XRP locked up in escrow. He argues that re-locking smaller amounts each month would benefit the entire ecosystem.