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Bitcoin may be demonstrating a slight rebound from its recent downward trend, which began after it hit a new all-time high, but discussions about a possible cycle top are intensifying within the community. While this discussion is accompanied by speculations about this bull cycle nearing its end, an analyst has highlighted a key metric that shows that the cycle could end sooner than anticipated.

Historic Fractals Flashes Bitcoin Bull Cycle End

After dropping hard, Bitcoin has reclaimed the $112,000 price mark once again, suggesting renewed momentum fueled by bulls. In the meantime, Joao Wedson, a market expert and founder of Alphractal, has revealed that BTC’s price is once again drawing parallel to past fractal patterns, which is raising questions about whether the current bull cycle is nearing its peak.

Although some contend that macroeconomic tailwinds and robust institutional demand might prolong the current bull run, fractal indications signal caution. Tracking long-term market trends, Wedson outlined that the ongoing cycle is extremely close to its end based on past patterns. 

In the X post, Wedson recalled his 2024 prediction where he pointed out that October 2025 could mark the completion of a fascinating Bitcoin fractal cycle. Should this forecast play out, it would mark the formal end of this chapter in Bitcoin’s history within the month.

Based on this trend, BTC has only a little over one month left before the bull run stops in this cycle. However, the expert believes there might still be just enough time for Bitcoin to fall to around $100,000 before soaring to over $140,000 in the same time frame.

The cycle may come to an end in October, but what really matters is whether this fractal will remain reliable in light of heavy speculation around the Exchange Traded-Funds (ETFs) and growing institutional demand.

Regardless of the fractal readings, whether the four-year cycle is over and whether Bitcoin will continue to increase indefinitely, or if 2025 marks the final breath before a sharp correction, remains Wedson’s main focus. This notion will be validated with prices potentially dropping below the $50,000 price level in the 2026 bear market.

Musk’s Suggestion Toward The Next Bear Market Phase

Wedson has pointed to the recent suggestion from Tesla’s CEO, Elon Musk, about US President Donald Trump triggering a bear market in Q4 2025, which is adding to the intrigue. According to the on-chain expert, Musk’s suggestion is not one to dismiss lightly, considering Trump’s position as the second most influential figure in the crypto sector.

Highlighting the importance of this statement, Wedson has drawn attention to the 2021 cycle, where Musk somehow foresaw Bitcoin’s precise peak at $69,000 months ahead of time with a single cryptic post. 

While these bold predictions and trends seem highly likely to occur, the expert warned that they are just theories. He added that nobody might really know what is going to happen next except Satoshi Nakamoto, the anonymous founder of BTC.

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Double Bottom Formation Tips DOGE For 82% Rally

In an X post on July 18, Ali Martinez presented a bullish technical analysis of the DOGE daily chart, hinting that the altcoin holds significant potential for a sustained rally in the short term. Martinez’s post shows that DOGE price movement over the six months has carved a textbook double bottom pattern, i.e., a technical setup that typically signals a positive trend reversal.

The double bottom pattern is a classic bullish formation, featuring two roughly equal lows separated by a peak, i.e, the neckline in between.  In the chart above, this pattern is noticed with DOGE forming lows near $0.13–$0.15 in April and June, separated by a rally toward $0.25 in May, representing the pattern’s neckline.

Notably, the crypto market surge over the last month has pushed DOGE towards $0.24 again, thereby completing the W shape of the double bottom pattern.  However, to validate the bullish potential of this chart pattern, market bulls must hold a decisive breakout above $0.25 resistance, which will typically be interpreted as a strong buy signal, projecting further gains ahead.

This is a highly possible scenario as the steep recovery from the June lows shows increasing bullish momentum with buyers stepping in with higher volume, pushing price action upward in a nearly uninterrupted fashion. According to Ali Martinez, a successful clearance of the $0.25 neckline paves DOGE’s way for a rally to $0.42, hinting at a potential 82.3% gain on present market prices.

On the other hand, another consecutive rejection around $0.25 price region would dent the current bullish momentum and possibly initiate a return to support levels around the $0.13–$0.15 region.

Related Reading: Ethereum Road To $10,000: Replay Of May’s Playbook Predicts Another Breakout

DOGE Price Overview

At the time of writing, DOGE trades at $0.25 following a 7.84% increase in the past 24 hours. Meanwhile, the asset’s daily trading volume is up by 108.5% suggesting suggesting a surge in market participation and growing bullish momentum, as traders continuously position themselves for a prolonged uptrend.

With a market cap of $34.95 billion, DOGE retains its position as the ninth-largest cryptocurrency and largest memecoin in the world.

A leading digital asset investing research firm is attempting to answer the question of whether or not Bitcoin (BTC) has further upside to go.

In a new analysis posted to the social media platform X, Swissblock says that the BTC Fundamental Index can answer that question.

“If you’re questioning whether Bitcoin still has upside — this is the only chart you need to see:

On-chain fundamentals have flipped back to strength.
This move isn’t just speculation.

Sustained upside is now structurally supported. Higher.”

BTC is worth $119,154 at time of writing, up nearly 10% in the last week.

Moving on to altcoins, Swissblock dares to answer another question on traders’ minds — how close is altseason?

“Altseason in Sight: Wave 5 Has Begun?

The altcoin market just broke out of a multi-month consolidation.
Structure suggests a classic 5-wave move — and Wave 5 may be underway.

Historically, Wave 5s in crypto unfold fast and vertical — this could mirror 2017 or 2021.

Target: $1.79 trillion – $3.37 trillion

Altseason may be here — but it could also be the last leg before the cycle peaks.”

Swissblock’s “waves” refer to the Elliot Wave Theory, a financial analysis framework that views markets as moving in repeating wave patterns driven by investor psychology.

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July 1st, 2025 – New York, NY, USA

The largest prediction market on Base, limitless.exchange, today announces the closure of $4M in fresh funding in a strategic round and welcomes Arthur Hayes as an advisor alongside an investment from his family office, Maelstrom.

The funding follows a prior $3M pre-seed round led by 1confirmation, and comes after the team found breakout demand for short term prices markets on assets like BTC, which are similar in nature to 0DTE options but a much easier way to trade and feature even shorter dated expiries such as hourly, racking up over $250M in volume soon after launch. 

This brings Limitless’ total funding raised to $7M, backed by Coinbase Ventures, 1confirmation, Maelstrom, Collider, Node Capital, Paper Ventures, Public Works, Punk DAO, and WAGMI Ventures, as well as individual investors via the Base Ecosystem Fund group on Echo. 

In preparation for an upcoming TGE, the team today launched a points program targeted at prediction market enthusiasts who can get skin in the game by using the product, providing liquidity, and referring their friends to join the platform. 

Limitless seems likely to become the first major prediction market platform to launch a token and distribute an airdrop to its early customers, marking a notable opportunity for retail traders. 

The team also just introduced a new mobile-first trading experience that enables people around the world to seamlessly wager on their favorite assets’ performance in the next hour or day. 

“The future of trading is easy, fast, and powered by an army of token holders. We’re excited to bring this vision to reality,” said CJ Hetherington, CEO at Limitless Labs.

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Bitcoin (BTC) could fall to levels last recorded in early May if a major support level fails to hold, according to a crypto trader.

The trader pseudonymously known as DonAlt tells 66,500 subscribers of the TechnicalRoundup YouTube channel he’s leaning bearish on the crypto king based on his reading of Bitcoin’s daily time frame.

According to the pseudonymous trader, Bitcoin could drop by up to 15% from the current price if the BTC support level, which has so far held since the flagship crypto asset reached a new all-time high of slightly under $112,000, fails.

“If this support goes, this support between $98,000 and $101,000, I think you could see like a nice quick move towards $90,000 again.”

The pseudonymous trader says Bitcoin’s rally to a new all-time high of around $111,800 late last month is a “false breakout” based on the daily time frame. According to DonAlt, “good breakouts” typically do not retest previous support levels.

“Basically, all the good breakouts did not retest… this one [at slightly under $112,000], a little bit different. That one is retesting, which is a sign of a lack of momentum, a lack of urgency.”

The pseudonymous trader, however, says Bitcoin appears more bullish on the higher weekly and monthly time frames.

“This [weekly] time frame is also bullish. It is less bullish than the monthly, though, I will say that.

This is a clean breakout, this is fine, this is a strong chart on the monthly. The weekly, a little bit less so but still good.”

Bitcoin is trading at $105,713 at time of writing.

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Interestingly, popular crypto analyst Ted Pillows has tipped Ethereum to maintain this positive performance based on a bullish chart pattern.

Related Reading: Ethereum Net Flows Turn Negative As Bulls Push For $3,500

Potential ETH Breakout Pattern Hints At $3,000 Mark – Analyst

In an X post on May 24, Ted Pillows shares that Ethereum’s price movement is forming an inverse head-and-shoulders pattern on the 12-hour daily trading chart, suggesting the altcoin may be due for a price breakout in the coming days. The inverse head-and-shoulders pattern is one of the classic bullish reversal patterns, signaling a potential change from a downtrend to an uptrend.

Based on the Tradingview chart presented by Pillows, the left shoulder of this bullish formation of this bullish inverse head-and-shoulders pattern formed in February, when ETH sharply declined to around $2,000 before rebounding and entering a range-bound phase that persisted through the month.

In the following months, ETH would register deeper price falls to trade as low as $1,400 in early April to form the head of this pattern. Since then, altcoin has staged a strong recovery, climbing to around $2,700, before entering another consolidation phase that now forms the right shoulder of the pattern.

According to Ted Pillows’ analysis, the $2,700 price mark represents the neckline of this inverse head and shoulders pattern. ETH bulls must achieve a decisive close above this resistance level to confirm any potential break, a task that has proven tough following two successive rejections in the past few weeks. 

However, if Ethereum convincingly breaks out above $2,700, Pillows backs the altcoin to swiftly reach the $3,000 price mark, indicating a potential 17.4% on the current market price.

Ethereum Market Overview

At the time of writing, Ethereum is trading at $2,500 after a 0.34% gain in the past day. Meanwhile, the asset’s daily trading volume is down by 58.22% and valued at $12.35 billion. 

According to on-chain analytics firm Sentora, the Ethereum blockchain also recorded a 23.9% decline in network fees over the past indicating a decline in transactions and general network use.  Meanwhile, $74 million in ETH were deposited in exchanges, representing the first inflows in over four months. Nevertheless, Ethereum’s price has shown much resilience with no significant decline in response.

Key Takeaways:

• Bitcoin price holds above $100,000, driven by “risk-on” sentiment after the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) dropped to 20.

• The Bitcoin Bull Score Index surged to 80, and the Fear & Greed Index suggests growing optimism, with historical patterns indicating potential for further price gains.

Bitcoin (BTC) price continues to consolidate higher above $100,000 after the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) dropped to its 30-year average of 20, down from a peak of 60 earlier in 2025. This decline follows a US-China trade deal on May 12, which introduced a 90-day tariff pause and a 115% reduction on both sides.

The agreement has fueled a “risk-on” sentiment, boosting Bitcoin and equities as investors lean into higher-risk assets, according to Bitcoin network economist Timothy Peterson. The analyst said, 

“$VIX dropped substantially yesterday on news of a potential China trade deal. It is now at ‘normal’ levels. This will be a ‘risk on’ environment for the foreseeable future.”

Adding to the bullish sentiment, the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate dropped to 2.3% year-over-year in April 2025, the lowest since February 2021, down from 2.4% in March and below consensus forecasts of 2.4%. This softer-than-expected CPI reading signals easing inflationary pressure, potentially increasing the likelihood of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts in 2025, assuming other economic indicators align.

With respect to the current macroeconomic dynamics—lower volatility, cooling inflation, and a trade war truce- it creates favorable market conditions for Bitcoin.

Earlier this month, Peterson noted that BTC could reach $135,000 within 100 days, citing a drop in the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) from 55 to 25, signaling a “risk-on” environment. With 95% accuracy, his model links low VIX levels to increased investor confidence in riskier assets like Bitcoin.

Related: Bitcoin shrugs off US CPI win as Binance CEO says BTC ‘leading pack’

Bitcoin bull score index reaches yearly high

After posting one of its least bullish phases in two years during April, Bitcoin sentiment flipped drastically to its highest reading in 2025. Data from CryptoQuant indicated a dramatic rise in the Bitcoin Bull Score Index, soaring from 20 to 80, a level historically associated with significant price surges.

This shift, driven by rising spot demand outpacing supply, reflects patterns observed after the April 2024 halving, suggesting Bitcoin could be poised for further gains.

Likewise, Bitcoin researcher Axel Adler Jr noted that while the Bitcoin Fear & Greed Index is climbing, currently at 53.3%, it remains below the “overloaded” zone above 80%. The analyst discussed the possibility of a market “upswing,” expressing hope for a successful test and surpassing Bitcoin’s all-time high near $110,000.

Related: Bitcoin profit taking at $106K the first stop before new all-time BTC price highs

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Trading volumes have more than doubled during this period and the price currently sits at $2.21 per token.

Trader Ali Martinez, whose X account is followed by nearly 137,000 users on X, shared two pivotal levels from which XRP could rally to higher highs in this positive environment.

The first of those levels is the $2 area, which coincides with the token’s 200-day exponential moving average (EMA). The price has bounced once from that area already and it was that price level that triggered the latest rally, meaning that trading volumes and buying interest is strong there.

The second key area highlighted by Martinez is $2.26. This one is the key resistance to watch down the road. If the price breaks above this marker, Ali’s XRP price prediction does not share a specific target for the token but he did say that a bullish or bearish breakout off these price levels could “set the tone for the next major trend.”

Key Levels to Watch for XRP as the Rally Accelerates

As expected, the Fed left interest rates unchanged for the time being. However, the Chairman of the U.S. central bank mentioned that they see a high risk of rising unemployment and high inflation as a result of the trade policies adopted by the Trump administration.

Still, the markets reacted positively to these comments, possibly as participants expect further rate cuts down the road if the economy shows signs of weakening growth.

This is a constructive scenario for XRP and other cryptocurrencies as lower rates provide higher liquidity to the market and tend to push prices higher.

Using Elliott Wave analysis, XRP appears to be in wave four of a bullish trend that could eventually push the price to at least $7.

The token has been consolidating since its December peak but has mostly remained above the 200-day EMA – a sign that the long-term trend remains intact.

As long as $2 holds as support, the price structure stays bullish, with a potential breakout above the $3.40 all-time high confirming the start of wave five.

Such a move would offer a 2x return from that level if XRP hits the $7 target.

While a $50 price remains a stretch for now, current market dynamics continue to support a positive outlook.

Meanwhile, some early-stage presales are catching investor attention as potential high-upside plays in this improving environment.

MIND of Pepe Surges Past $8.8M in Presale for AI-Powered Agent

MIND of Pepe (MIND) is a powerful AI agent token inspired by the viral internet meme Pepe the Frog.

The agent is designed to captivate large audiences across social media platforms like X by engaging in interesting conversations with high-profile users to discuss topics related to meme coins and the state of the crypto market.

As its influence grows, it will pass all of the insights it collects from these interactions to $MIND holders. It may also launch its own meme coins and give the MIND of Pepe community exclusive access to the private sales of these tokens to position them favorably to reap the highest returns.

The presale event will soon end so don’t miss the opportunity to grab some $MIND tokens at their discounted price of $0.0037515.

To buy $MIND, simply head to the MIND of Pepe website and connect your wallet (e.g. Best Wallet). You can either swap USDT or ETH or use a bank card to invest.

The post XRP Compression Pattern Points to Liftoff – Is $50 XRP Still on the Table? (XRP Price Prediction) appeared first on Cryptonews.

SUI is now trading at a pivotal level after confirming a bullish structure on the short-term chart. Following a strong recovery from its local lows in early April, the Layer-1 token has steadily climbed, showing clear signs of renewed investor interest. However, while the uptrend remains intact, the $4 resistance zone stands as the next major obstacle that bulls must overcome to confirm a decisive breakout.

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Market sentiment has been shifting as altcoins regain strength alongside Bitcoin’s consolidation above $95K. In this context, SUI has emerged as one of the stronger performers. Still, the challenge lies in clearing the $4 level with volume, which could unlock further upside potential and open the path toward price discovery.

Top analyst Kaleo shared an insightful analysis on X, noting that SUI is gaining momentum and looks poised to reclaim the $4 mark soon. According to Kaleo, this level could act as the launchpad for the next leg higher, provided bulls maintain pressure and volume supports the move. With macro uncertainty still clouding the broader market, SUI’s upcoming price action could serve as a barometer for altcoin strength in the near term.

SUI Leads Altcoins As Bulls Target $4

SUI has emerged as one of the most resilient and promising Layer-1 (L1) blockchains in the current market cycle. A Layer-1 blockchain refers to the foundational network infrastructure of a blockchain ecosystem—examples include Ethereum, Solana, and now SUI. These platforms host smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps), and their strength often defines how much developer activity and user engagement they attract. In this context, SUI is positioning itself as a serious contender in the competitive L1 space.

Amid growing volatility and macroeconomic uncertainty, SUI has held up remarkably well, showing strength even as other altcoins remain trapped in consolidation. Its relative strength against Bitcoin—often a key indicator of altcoin momentum—has not gone unnoticed. Kaleo recently noted that SUI is displaying a solid performance versus BTC and appears ready to reclaim the $4 level, a major resistance area that has capped the upside for weeks. A clean break above $4 could trigger a broader rally, especially if market conditions remain favorable for altcoins.

However, despite the bullish signals, risks remain high. Some analysts warn that the market could face another retrace as global tensions and uncertain liquidity conditions continue to shape sentiment. In such an environment, investors are watching closely to see if SUI can defy the trend. Its recent strength suggests it could outperform other L1s during the next phase of the market, especially if capital rotates back into high-potential altcoins.

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With bullish structure intact and volume beginning to build, SUI could be one of the first major altcoins to lead the charge—if the breakout above $4 confirms.

Price Holds Key Support Ahead Of Breakout Test

SUI is currently trading at $3.46, holding firm above the 200-day moving average (MA), which sits around the $3.25 level. This key technical support has acted as a strong foundation during recent volatility, signaling that bulls still maintain control of the short-term structure. As long as SUI stays above this zone, the possibility of continuation remains intact.

The next major hurdle lies at the $4 mark—a psychological and technical resistance level that has rejected price advances several times in recent weeks. A decisive breakout above $4, followed by a close above the $4.20 area, would confirm a bullish setup and could trigger further upside momentum toward new highs.

However, caution is warranted. If SUI fails to reclaim $4 and slips below the $3.20 level, it may test deeper support near the $2.80 zone. Losing this range could shift sentiment and open the door to a broader correction, especially if weakness returns to the overall altcoin market.

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For now, bulls are in a position of strength, but confirmation requires sustained buying pressure and a clean breakout above overhead resistance. The coming sessions will be key in determining whether SUI can lead the next altcoin rally.

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Crypto veteran Arthur Hayes says he looks for two main features when considering what digital asset protocols to invest in.

The BitMEX founder notes in a new interview with The Rollup that he specifically looks for protocols that have a track record of users spending their own money for the project’s services.

“They’re not spending token emissions, they’re spending their own stables or other crypto to use as a product or service.” 

In terms of a good example of that, Hayes cites Hyperliquid (HYPE), a layer-1 protocol with a decentralized exchange (DEX) that has witnessed significant user and volume growth in its less than two years of existence.

The crypto veteran also says he looks for protocols that provide ways to enrich their token holders.

“I want to see how I’m getting paid. Is it a token buyback, is it an emission, what’s the scheme? There are all different flavors depending on how you want to incentivize behavior, but at the end of the day, I buy a token, I want some sort of APY, and then I can take that APY and run some sort of financial analysis.” 

He criticizes the decentralized exchange (DEX) Uniswap (UNI), which he says is an expertly created protocol that doesn’t do anything to reward its users.

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