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Speaking on the Tapping Into Crypto podcast on Tuesday, hosts Ted Coldrake and Pav Hundal unpacked BTC and XRP’s new all-time highs and examined ETH’s resurgence off the back of huge ETF inflows and corporate accumulation. Hundal cautioned there could be a short-term market pullback, which we’re seeing play out today as many altcoins are down 5-10% on the day. Coldrake shared some tips for surviving a crypto bull market including having an exit plan, not chasing pumps and going easy on the altcoins. Speaking on the Tapping Into Crypto podcast on Tuesday, hosts Ted Coldrake and Pav Hundal discussed the recent crypto market surge, which has seen both BTC and XRP post new all-time highs and ETH finally show some positive price action after a lengthy sideways run. Bitcoin achieved a new all-time high on July 14, topping out at just under US$123,000 (AU$185,000), while XRP hit its new all-time high of US$3.65 (AU$5.51) on July 18. “It seems like the appetite for XRP as an investment, or a speculative investment, is super high right now,” Coldrake said. He said the interest in XRP seems to be driven by Ripple’s focus on banking and its relatively simplicity compared to many other cryptocurrencies. It’s [XRP] been around a long time and it’s easier to understand, more so than some of the other projects. Ted Coaldrake, Tapping Into Crypto podcast co-host On Ethereum, Coldrake and Hundal agreed that a surge in institutional interest, largely driven by recent record inflows into the Ethereum ETFs, is helping push ETH’s price higher. “I’ve got a nice little stat here — 59% of all the net flows for Ethereum [ETFs] has occurred in the last month and half. So, since the start of June,” Hundal said.  “About two-thirds of that buying has actually just happened in July. There’s been a huge resurgence of interest in Ethereum,” he said. The rise of the so-called Ethereum corporate treasury strategy, in which corporations are adding ETH to their balance sheets, has also likely contributed to ETH’s recent surge, according to Coldrake and Hundal. Coldrake also noted that this flow of capital from Bitcoin into ETH mirrors dynamics observed in previous crypto cycles, saying it’s “what we’ve seen in other cycles, where you know, Bitcoin runs first, then it flows into ETH, then it flows down into other altcoins. And that seems to be playing out.” Related: XRP Hits All-Time High as Open Interest Hits Records; Ripple Inks Ctrl Alt Deal Short-term Retracement Likely, Says Hundal While the market has been trending upwards over the past week or two, Hundal cautioned that a significant short-term retracement could be on the cards, particularly for altcoins. I do think, having a look at how Bitcoin’s technical structure formed up on this week, bit of a failure — failed to make a new solid high. Like, we put in that new all-time high last week, but really haven’t pushed any higher than that and actually sold off quite quickly in my opinion. Pav Hundal, Tapping Into Crypto podcast co-host “The way things are shaping up right now…things might be getting overheated,” Hundal warned, adding that “we could see altcoins still continue [their rally] till the end of the week but these are the kind of times where you just don’t know — could finish Wednesday, could finish Thursday.” This prediction was made Tuesday, and as it turns out the market is indeed experiencing a significant correction today, with many altcoins down 5% to 10% on the day. Lessons On Surviving A Crypto Bull Market Coldrake offered some tips for newbies on how to navigate crypto bull markets and hopefully come out with more profits than regret. His first tip was to make sure to have an exit plan. The plan doesn’t necessarily need to be detailed, according to Coldrake, but at the very least you should be looking to dollar cost average out of your positions just as you dollar cost average into them. He also advised against chasing coins that’ve already pumped.  If you go chasing after pumps you’ll likely miss a lot of them. Sometimes you might catch it halfway up and ride it to the top. But I think if you’re chasing you often get burnt more so than doing well. Ted Coaldrake, Tapping Into Crypto podcast co-host Related: Retail Chases Alts as Institutions Choose Stability, Wintermute Report Reveals Coldrake also cautioned against holding too many altcoins, explaining, ”when you have 20 to 30 altcoins you have no idea what’s happening with them,” and you can wind up not knowing when or if to take profits. Other tips included ensuring you hold at least some Bitcoin, and keeping a stash of cash on the sidelines to buy into the inevitable dips even as the market is trending up. Read More

Tether is developing a US-specific institutional stablecoin, with a launch announcement due within months. The GENIUS Act mandates audits and full fiat backing for stablecoins, creating a regulated US environment. Competition in the US market is heating up, but Tether claims technical superiority and global experience. Tether has confirmed it is advancing plans to launch a US-focused institutional stablecoin, days after the GENIUS Act became law. CEO Paolo Ardoino stated the company is developing a domestic strategy aimed at institutional clients, with a public announcement expected in the coming months. The GENIUS Act introduces a clear regulatory structure for stablecoins in the US, requiring full reserve backing by liquid assets and mandating annual audits for issuers with a market cap above US$50 billion (AU$75.66 billion). The law also sets conditions for overseas issuers operating in the country. Ardoino, who attended the bill’s signing ceremony in Washington, said Tether is ready to interact with US regulators and is preparing for reentry into the American market. Tether had previously exited the US due to ongoing compliance hurdles. USDT, Tether’s stablecoin, remains the largest globally with US$162 billion (AU$245.14 billion) in circulation. However, within the US, Circle’s USDC dominates, buoyed by stronger regulatory alignment and US$65 billion (AU$98.36 billion) in active issuance. Related: Celsius Says Tether’s BTC Fire Sale Cost It $4 Billion, Judge Lets Lawsuit Proceed Transparency Still a Priority Despite being scrutinised for its lack of a full independent audit, Tether is working toward enhanced transparency. In June, it appointed Simon McWilliams as CFO to spearhead audit-related efforts. The company is also exploring obtaining an audit with Big Four firms. As US banks like Wells Fargo and Bank of America look into issuing their own stablecoins, Ardoino admitted they might outperform Tether early on in the American market. However, he maintained that Tether’s technical capabilities and global experience give it an edge. Asked whether Tether might follow Circle in pursuing a public listing, Ardoino dismissed the idea, confirming there were no such plans. Related: Polymarket Considers Native Stablecoin to Capture Yield as It Eyes U.S. Comeback Read More

TL;DR AAVE eyes $270 support after a sharp pullback, aligning with key Fibonacci and volume levels. RSI drops to 44.12, suggesting weakening momentum as the price nears lower Bollinger Band support. Aave leads DeFi growth, adding $15B TVL and preparing new launch on Kraken’s Ink chain. AAVE Price Approaches Potential Support Aave (AAVE) is trading

On-chain data analyzed by the market intelligence firm CryptoQuant has revealed that retail Bitcoin players are almost nowhere to be found amid the latest rally. Larger investors, however, are driving the surge. According to the report, this cycle is different from previous ones because retail investors are selling, while large players are buying. Retail Investors

[PRESS RELEASE – Frisco, Texas, July 24th, 2025] Robert Leshner makes a strategic investment in GameSquare by selling CryptoPunk #5577 for $5.15 million of the Company’s preferred stock GameSquare’s initial NFT investment anchors yield strategy targeting 6-10% annualized stablecoin return Increases Ethereum treasury holdings to approximately $52 million, with recent $10 million purchase GameSquare Holdings, Inc.

XRP price is now trading at $2.99 after falling over 13% in just one day. This sharp drop has broken below key support levels and is spooking the market. But if we examine deeper metrics, like liquidation maps and on-balance volume, there’s a chance this downtrend may be losing steam. Derivatives Market Shows Why XRP