Luc Jose A.

The rapid rise of quantum computing revives fears of massive bitcoin hacking. Indeed, Microsoft’s revelation of its Majorana 1 chip, potentially capable of reaching one million qubits, fueled speculation about the end of the inviolability of private keys. However, Graham Cooke, former Google executive and now CEO of Brava Labs, dismisses these concerns. According to him, bitcoin cryptography remains out of reach, even for the most advanced machines.

Sentora (formerly IntoTheBlock) reveals that 97% of Ethereum addresses are in profit, a rarely reached level shaking the market. This record recalls the 2021 bull run, when euphoria had preceded massive profit-taking. Today, analysts are divided between optimism and caution, seeing in this statistic either the sign of a new bullish momentum or the warning of a possible reversal.

Bitcoin is touching its all-time highs and Strategy is seizing the opportunity to celebrate a milestone: five years of uninterrupted purchases. The global leader among publicly listed companies holding BTC, Michael Saylor's group commemorates the event with a much more modest acquisition than usual. A symbolic gesture that, in a market hypersensitive to decisions by institutional heavyweights, reignites the debate on the viability of a forced-accumulation strategy, even when prices are flirting with their records.

After reaching an unprecedented high of $123,000, bitcoin begins a clear slowdown. The euphoria of recent weeks gives way to a consolidation phase, where every market movement is closely scrutinized. The latest Institutional Insights report from CryptoQuant reveals tangible signs of exhaustion: momentum decline, liquidity slumps, and sustained profit taking. This cocktail places the flagship asset at a crucial moment, between technical pause and correction risk.

On the chessboard, two visions of AI faced each other. Sam Altman, head of OpenAI, and Elon Musk, founder of xAI, crossed their models in a chess tournament organized by Google. For three days, OpenAI’s o3 and xAI’s Grok 4 competed without any specialized assistance. Much more than a simple exhibition match, the event turned into a revealing moment: behind the final score was the real gap between two artificial intelligences, and two strategies, which came to light.

In a few days, Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, made a turn that is making the entire crypto sphere react. After selling several million dollars worth of Ether, he returned to the market... at a significantly higher price. An unexpected choice, in the middle of Ethereum’s bullish rally, which intrigues as much as it raises questions about his real motivations and the future of the market.

In Washington, crypto policy loses one of its most prominent faces. Bo Hines, propelled at the end of 2024 to the head of the Presidential Council of Advisers for Digital Assets, leaves his position after only a few months. A key figure in the system wanted by the Trump administration to make the United States a global blockchain hub, he moves to the private sector. His departure raises a central question: will the White House be able to maintain the momentum given to its crypto strategy?

The next weeks could decide the market's future, as bitcoin trades above 117,000 dollars. Indeed, legendary trader Peter Brandt warns that the crypto queen approaches a pivotal moment, possibly a temporary peak. With over ten years of post-halving cycle analysis, he cautions against a scenario that could surprise even seasoned investors. This alert comes as some experts doubt the relevance of bitcoin's historical cycle.

While the trade war intensifies, Beijing and Moscow show their determination. In July, their exchanges jumped to $19.14 billion, an annual record that contrasts with the gloom of the first half of the year. This rebound occurs as Donald Trump threatens China with new tariffs, after sanctioning India for its Russian oil purchases.

Turning a few tens of dollars invested in bitcoin into billions: the scenario is a dream. However, behind this simplistic equation, trader Techdev recalls a much less glamorous reality. In a viral post, he points out that achieving such a result would have required unwavering conviction and exceptional psychological resilience in the face of market shocks. A message that resonates as bitcoin has just crossed a new ATH above $123,000 on July 14, reigniting myths and speculation.

Is bitcoin undervalued? A key indicator, the "Energy Value" from Capriole Investments, estimates that its "fair value" reaches 167,800 dollars, 45% above its current price. Designed by Charles Edwards, this model is based on the energy power used by the network. The unprecedented gap it reveals revives the debate about the true valuation of the asset and the market's ability to close this gap in the coming months.

Against a backdrop of regulatory uncertainty, XRP stabilizes around $3 while two decisive fronts open up. In the United States, the imminent SEC decision on withdrawing its appeal could trigger a rally beyond key technical thresholds. In Asia, Japan and South Korea multiply favorable signals, from the Bitcoin/XRP ETF to institutional integration, offering unprecedented support. According to several analysts, this dual impetus could push Ripple's crypto up to $4.80.

Solana attracts an unprecedented wave of institutional capital, redefining its role on the crypto chessboard. According to CoinGecko data, publicly traded companies are injecting several hundred million dollars into SOL, methodically strengthening their presence. Far from a mere speculative movement, these massive purchases are integrated into long-term strategies, driven by volumes and accumulation methods rarely seen. This strong signal confirms Solana's growing place in institutional portfolios.