Key Notes
- Crypto market cap remains rangebound between $3.6 trillion and $3.8 trillion, with traders rotating into micro-cap tokens.
- Strategy acquired 21,021 BTC in July, contributing to the 26,700 BTC added by major entities, while Ethereum Treasury holdings surged to 3 million.
- XRP price hovers near $3.0 ahead of a critical SEC hearing on August 7, which could finalize its non-security status under US law.
Amid the current volatility, crypto market sentiment has shifted from “Neutral” to “Greed” with just a modest bump in Bitcoin BTC $116 319 24h volatility: 2.0% Market cap: $2.32 T Vol. 24h: $36.32 B and altcoin prices. The Crypto Fear and Greed Index has surged to 62 out of 100 as a result. BTC is holding firm above $114,000, while ETH ETH $3 825 24h volatility: 6.2% Market cap: $462.13 B Vol. 24h: $28.20 B has recovered past $3,600 support, and XRP XRP $3.06 24h volatility: 3.4% Market cap: $181.42 B Vol. 24h: $4.57 B price is flirting above $3.0.
The total cryptocurrency market cap is consolidating within a narrow $3.6 trillion to $3.8 trillion range. On-chain data shows that traders have rotated into micro-cap tokens during the first week of August. Some analysts expect this summer lull to persist.
Bitcoin (BTC) briefly tested its 50-day moving average again, indicating possible exhaustion. Despite this, the broader market cap remains above trend, hovering around $3.72 trillion compared to the 50-day simple moving average (SMA) of $3.57 trillion.
BTC, ETH Continue to Drive Institutional Interest Amid Crypto Market Upside
The top two digital assets by market cap, Bitcoin and Ethereum, continue to gain traction and institutional interest despite the recent crypto market volatility.
Strategy purchased 21,021 BTC worth $2.46 billion in July, accounting for a significant share of the 26,700 BTC accumulated by major entities during the month. Company executive chairman Michael Saylor has defended the company’s bold acquisition strategy.
On the other hand, total flows into spot Bitcoin ETFs have flipped to positive on Wednesday, after four consecutive sessions of heavy outflows. Public and private companies collectively hold 1.35 million BTC, which is over 6% of Bitcoin’s circulating supply, according to data from BitcoinTreasuries.
On the other hand, the institutional demand for Ethereum also remains high. The ETH Treasury holdings have now reached past 3 million, amid heavy accumulation by ShaprLink Gaming (NASDAQ: SBET), and BitMine Technologies (NYSE: BMNR) over the last two months, according to data by Strategic ETH Reserves.
Last week, SharpLink added 83,561 ETH, worth $265 million, to its reserves, raising its total holdings to 522,000 ETH. On the other hand, Bitmine Technologies has raised its holdings to 833,000 ETH.
XRP Faces The Litmus Test
The XRP price has been flirting with $3.0 levels amid a tight fight between the bulls and bears. The US SEC is scheduled to review Ripple’s move to withdraw its appeal on Aug. 7, ahead of a broader ruling anticipated by mid-August. The hearing could cement XRP’s classification as a non-security under US law.
This decision could potentially decide where XRP price is heading next. If the Ripple-related cryptocurrency gives a strong breakout from the falling wedge pattern, some traders are expecting a 70% upside from here.
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