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XRP joins Solana and Litecoin in top ETF approval tier

Semler Scientific ignites a bold bitcoin accumulation plan targeting 105,000 
BTC by 2027, signaling unstoppable conviction in bitcoin’s global monetary 
revolution. Bitcoin Dominance Play: Semler Scientific Unleashes 105K BTC 
Target With Aggressive Financing Healthcare technology firm Semler Scientific 
(Nasdaq: SMLR) announced on June 19 its ambitious objectives to dramatically 
expand its bitcoin treasury holdings and […]

Semler Scientific Unveils 105K Bitcoin Ambition, Pushing Boundaries of Treasury Strategy

While Bitcoin (BTC) has remained range-bound &#8211; trading between $100,000 and 
$110,000 for about a month &#8211; both short and long positions have been building 
within this range, with short positions rising at a faster pace. Bitcoin Long 
Positions Slightly Ahead But Shorts Catching Up After reaching a new all-time 
high (ATH) of $111,814 last month, BTC has consolidated within the 
$100,000–$110,000 range for nearly a month, offering little clarity on its 
next directional move. Related Reading: Bitcoin Holds Strong Despite Israel- 
Iran Tensions – Weekly Resistance Begins To Crack According to a new 
CryptoQuant Quicktake post by contributor BorisVest, fresh data from Binance 
crypto exchange suggests that long positions currently hold a slight edge in 
this range. Historical data reveals a pattern &#8211; when short positions rise, 
short squeezes tend to follow. Similarly, a buildup in long positions has 
often led to long squeezes. A decisive breakout from either end of the current 
range will likely determine Bitcoin’s next major move. That said, Binance data 
indicates that while long positions are marginally ahead, the ratio of longs 
to shorts remains relatively balanced. The funding rate hovering near neutral 
levels supports this view, reflecting a closely contested standoff between 
bulls and bears. However, such balance usually signals uncertainty in the 
market. While long interest has stabilized, short positions continue to climb 
&#8211; likely driven by expectations of further downside amid escalating 
geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. BorisVest noted: This shows that 
most market participants believe the rally may not continue. When Bitcoin&#8217;s 
price starts to fall, and funding rates turn negative, it means shorts are 
piling in quickly. All of this points to this range being a highly sensitive 
zone. He further noted that with most traders leaning toward short positions, 
the setup could be ripe for a surprise move in the opposite direction &#8211; 
possibly fuelled by quiet accumulation from larger market participants. Is BTC 
Preparing For A Big Move? Despite BTC trading within the $100,000 &#8211; $110,000 
range for the better part of the previous month, several analysts posit that 
the flagship cryptocurrency is preparing for a major move in the coming weeks. 
Related Reading: Bitcoin Consolidates as Realized Profits Stay Low – No Signs 
Of Major Sell-Off Yet Most analysts are leaning toward a move to the upside. 
For instance, crypto trader Josh Olszewics remarked that if liquidity holds, 
then BTC may eye a move toward the $150,000 level. From a technical 
standpoint, the outlook is encouraging. Crypto analyst Mister Crypto recently 
pointed out that BTC is forming a bullish inverse head &amp; shoulders pattern on 
the 3-day chart. However, latest on-chain data shows that Bitcoin Network 
Value to Transactions (NVT) Golden Cross recently moved into an overpriced 
zone, warranting caution. At press time, BTC trades at $105,940, up 1.1% in 
the past 24 hours. Featured image from Unsplash, charts from CryptoQuant and 
TradingView.com

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According to a post on CoinMarketCap&#8217;s X account, the malicious code has been 
removed, though the team insists the investigation into the incident is still 
ongoing.

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BRICS nations are accelerating a bold push to upend dollar dominance as Putin 
and the BRICS Bank leader discuss digital payment platforms and national 
currency systems reshaping global finance. Putin and BRICS Bank Head Discuss 
Payment Platform to Undercut Dollar Dominance As global economic blocs 
accelerate de-dollarization efforts and seek to reduce dependence on the […]

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Dogecoin edged up slightly to $0.17 on Friday, gaining 1.0% in the last 24 
hours. Trading has thinned out this week, and Dogecoin has slipped almost 3% 
over the past seven days. Based on reports, investors are moving carefully as 
volume dropped 30% to about $678 million. Related Reading: Iran’s Top Crypto 
Hub Loses $82 Million To Hackers With Israeli Links—Details Trading Volume 
Drop Signals Caution According to on‑chain data, the slump in daily volume 
shows fewer traders are stepping in. That 34% slide in activity suggests a 
loss of momentum. Some market watchers say low volume often leads to whipsaws. 
When fewer coins change hands, even modest buys or sells can push prices 
sharply in either direction. #Dogecoin $DOGE looks prime for a 60% price move! 
All you need to do is wait for a daily close outside of the $0.16 to $0.22 
range to determine the direction of the trend. So go to @coinexcom, sign up 
using my referral link https://t.co/73n8mWavUX, and join me in this trade! 
pic.twitter.com/Im27DBuBka — Ali (@ali_charts) June 19, 2025 Triangle Pattern 
Points To Imminent Breakout On charts stretching from early 2024 into 
mid‑2025, Dogecoin fits a symmetrical triangle. Prices have carved lower highs 
and higher lows as trendlines converge. Data from crypto analyst Ali shows, 
this narrowing range often precedes a major move. He notes the tip of the 
triangle is due by June 2025, which puts a deadline on when volatility should 
pick up. DOGE Bulls Eye Breakout According to Ali’s analysis, a daily close 
above $0.22 likely signals a bullish breakout. If that happens, he sees 
Dogecoin reaching roughly $0.35 or $0.36—about 60% higher than current levels. 
On the flip side, a drop below $0.16 could spark a sell‑off toward $0.10. 
Investors are watching those exact levels to decide whether to join buyers or 
cut losses. DOGE Price Forecast Digital Coin Price is on the optimistic end. 
They predict Dogecoin could go past $0.37 before year‑end and even test its 
old high of $0.74 again. Market Catalysts Could Tip The Scales Dogecoin’s 
swings often mirror the wider crypto space or follow social media buzz. A 
surge in Bitcoin or Ethereum prices could carry DOGE higher, while a broader 
sell‑off would magnify losses. Some traders also keep an eye on endorsements 
from well‑known figures and major exchange listings. Related Reading: Bitcoin 
Nears Climax, But A Twist Awaits—Analyst Reveals Key Insight For now, patience 
may pay off. Traders will look for volume to confirm any move past $0.22 or 
under $0.16. Until then, expect choppy range‑bound action. The next few weeks 
will be critical as the symmetrical triangle tightens. If volume steps back 
in, Dogecoin could pick a clear direction—either a strong rally or a deeper 
correction. Featured image from Imagen, chart from TradingView