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JuCoin launches new feature that turns trading losses into computing power

Ledn, a leading bitcoin lender, has launched its Private Wealth program aimed 
at high-net-worth individuals, institutional investors, and corporations 
looking to leverage long-term bitcoin holdings for strategic capital. This 
initiative responds to a growing trend among crypto investors to borrow 
against bitcoin, allowing them to invest in yield-bearing opportunities while 
maintaining exposure to potential price […]

Ledn Launches Private Wealth Program for High-Net-Worth Bitcoin Investors

Bitcoin experienced heightened volatility on Friday, briefly dipping to a 
local low of around $114,700 before stabilizing within a tight consolidation 
range. The price remains capped below the psychological $120,000 mark, with 
bulls and bears locked in a tug-of-war that has intensified speculation across 
the market. Despite the pullback, Bitcoin is holding key support, suggesting 
resilience in the current bullish structure. Related Reading: TRON Drops Q2 
Report: Revenue, USDT Dominance Lead Multi-Quarter Highs According to 
CryptoQuant analyst Axel Adler, this week stands out as one of the most 
aggressive selling periods of the current bull cycle. Adler notes that only 12 
weeks—about 7.3% of the entire cycle—have shown equal or greater selling 
pressure. This context highlights just how intense the recent market activity 
has been, with significant profit-taking from investors but no full breakdown 
in price. The combination of strong selling and price stability has introduced 
a high level of uncertainty. Market participants are watching closely for 
confirmation of either a deeper correction or a renewed push to break the 
$120K barrier. As the week closes, Bitcoin&#8217;s ability to maintain its 
consolidation range could determine the pace and direction of the next major 
move in this cycle. Bitcoin Holds Strong Amid Heavy Selling Adler highlighted 
that this week ranks among the top 7% of the most extreme in terms of selling 
volume during the current Bitcoin bull cycle. Despite the intense selling 
pressure, Bitcoin has shown notable resilience, recovering to $117,000 by 
week&#8217;s end. This rebound is seen as a positive signal, reflecting bullish 
strength in the face of aggressive distribution. While Bitcoin remains in a 
tight consolidation range, its dominance is starting to weaken relative to 
Ethereum and other major altcoins. This shift has caught the attention of 
analysts who now view this week as a pivotal moment. A continued decrease in 
Bitcoin dominance paired with growing strength in altcoins could mark the 
beginning of the long-anticipated altseason—a period where capital rotates 
from Bitcoin into alternative cryptocurrencies, driving strong gains across 
the sector. Still, Bitcoin&#8217;s recent recovery and consolidation above key 
support suggest that its bullish momentum may not be over. If buyers continue 
to defend the current range, BTC could be gearing up for another leg higher, 
putting pressure on shorts and reigniting market confidence. Related Reading: 
$4B Increase In Bitcoin Open Interest Fueled By Whale Transfers To Exchanges – 
Details BTC Retests Resistance After Strong Recovery Bitcoin (BTC) is 
currently trading around $117,867 on the 4-hour chart after recovering sharply 
from the $115,724 support level. This area has proven to be a critical short- 
term demand zone, with bulls stepping in aggressively to defend it following a 
recent dip. The price is now pressing against the 100-period SMA ($117,822), 
attempting to reclaim this level as support. The structure of the chart shows 
BTC remains locked in a well-defined consolidation range between $115,724 and 
$122,077. This week’s retest of the lower boundary and subsequent bounce 
signals continued interest from buyers, despite strong selling pressure 
earlier in the week. Volume remains elevated, suggesting active market 
participation during the recent recovery. Related Reading: Ethereum Whales 
Accumulate Over $4.1B In ETH In Two Weeks – Details The key to watch now is 
whether BTC can flip the 100 SMA and hold above $118,000. If confirmed, the 
next major test will be the upper range resistance at $122,077. A clean 
breakout above this level could set the stage for new all-time highs. Featured 
image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView

Bitcoin Endures One Of The Most Intense Bear Weeks Of This Bull Cycle – Details

Ether ETFs finished the week on a high note with $453 million in inflows, 
continuing their record-breaking streak. Bitcoin ETFs also stayed in the 
green, adding $131 million despite a major GBTC outflow. Crypto ETF Flows 
Favor Ether ETFs as Bitcoin ETFs Stay Positive The week ended with a bang for 
ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs), […]

Ether ETFs Close Week With $453 Million Surge as Bitcoin ETFs Add $131 Million

In a turbulent second quarter (Q2) for the cryptocurrency market, Avalanche 
(AVAX), a layer-1 blockchain platform frequently considered a competitor to 
Ethereum (ETH), reported a mixed bag of financial metrics. Avalanche Price 
Declines But User Engagement Soars A recent analysis from data firm Messari 
revealed that AVAX&#8217;s price fell 4.2% quarter-over-quarter, dropping from 
$18.77 to $17.99. This decline came alongside a 2.6% decrease in its 
circulating market cap, which fell from $7.8 billion to $7.6 billion. The 
impact of this price drop was also reflected in AVAX&#8217;s market ranking, which 
fell from 15th to 16th among all cryptocurrencies. However, not all metrics 
were negative. Transaction fees for AVAX surged by nearly 29% during the 
quarter, increasing from 58,300 to 75,170. In terms of revenue, transaction 
fees in USD also rose slightly, going from $1.50 million to $1.54 million, 
indicating a growing user base and increased activity on the platform. Related 
Reading: Is $1 Dogecoin ‚Inevitable‘? Analyst Cites Perfect Storm Of Factors A 
particularly bright spot for Avalanche in Q2 2025 was the significant growth 
in daily transactions across its C-Chain and other layer-1s. Average daily 
transactions skyrocketed by 169.91%, reaching 10.1 million compared to 3.7 
million in the previous quarter. This was complemented by a dramatic increase 
in daily active addresses, which surged by 210.45% to 519,954, suggesting a 
robust uptick in user engagement. In line with this growth, Avalanche also 
reduced its average transaction fees by 42.7%, from $0.05 to $0.03. This 
reduction is largely attributed to the Octane upgrade, which introduced a 
dynamic fee mechanism on Avalanche’s C-Chain, allowing for real-time fee 
adjustments to enhance user experience and reduce costs. C-Chain Transactions 
And DeFi TVL Soar The C-Chain in particular saw impressive usage growth, with 
average daily transactions jumping 493.4% from 244,995 at the end of Q1 to 1.4 
million by the end of Q2. Daily active addresses also experienced a healthy 
increase of 57% quarter-over-quarter, rising from 29,554 to 46,397. Notably, 
there was a spike to 419,619 daily active addresses on May 11. As seen in the 
chart above, Avalanche&#8217;s total value locked (TVL) in decentralized finance 
(DeFi) rose 37.1%, climbing from $1.1 billion to $1.5 billion. However, the 
stablecoin market cap on Avalanche saw a significant decline of 23.8%, 
dropping from $1.9 billion to $1.5 billion. Related Reading: Crypto Founder 
Reveals What Will Drive Ethereum Price To $10,000 The rise in daily active 
addresses across Avalanche’s layer-1 platforms was particularly noteworthy. 
The average daily active addresses surged by 444.8% quarter-over-quarter, from 
68,723 to 374,402. As of this writing, AVAX’s price has recovered from Q2 lows 
toward the $23 zone, rising 35% in the past thirty days due to the recent 
bullish sentiment that led Bitcoin (BTC), the market’s leading crypto, to 
reach a new all-time high above $123,000. Featured image from DALL-E, chart 
from TradingView.com

Avalanche (AVAX) DeFi TVL Rises Nearly 40% Following Octane Upgrade

Pudgy Penguins shut down rumors of an OpenSea buyout, calling the speculation 
unnecessary and pointing instead to growing brand partnerships.