Daily Market Report — July 9, 2025
Bitcoin (BTC) dipped 0.74% in the last 24 hours, settling at $108,900.58 with a high of $109,200.00 and a low of $107,433.10. In contrast, Ethereum (ETH) surged 2.73%, closing at $2,609.66, continuing its recent bullish divergence. The Fear & Greed Index remained at 50 (Neutral), while futures liquidation volume totaled $116.7 billion, reflecting stable yet cautious market activity. Long and short positions on BTC were evenly split at 49.76%, while ETH saw a slight dominance of long positions at 50.42%.
Top gainers included BUILDER (+294.91%), BEE (+69.10%), and ALVO (+54.05%), showing renewed interest in mid- and small-cap tokens.
On the macro and policy front, BTC continues to test the crucial resistance around $110,000, with some traders expecting a directional breakout in the coming days. Former U.S. President Trump confirmed that tariffs will be reinstated on August 1 with no extensions, introducing a potential headwind to broader risk markets.
The World Gold Council reported that global gold ETF holdings rose by $38 billion and 397 tons in H1 2025, signaling rising investor caution. In Japan, 30-year government bond yields soared by more than 30 basis points in three days, which may weigh on higher-risk assets like BTC.
In traditional finance’s crypto integration, Robinhood’s CEO revealed a sharp increase in corporate interest in issuing tokenized stocks, highlighting the rising demand for on-chain equity alternatives. Meanwhile, BTCS Inc. plans to raise $100 million this year to strategically acquire ETH, underscoring growing institutional appetite for blue-chip crypto assets.
Analyst confidence is also reflected in a “Buy” rating for Semler Scientific, whose treasury strategy emphasizes BTC reserves. Separately, ReserveOne revealed plans to build a $1 billion crypto reserve, reinforcing the broader institutional trend of crypto adoption as a treasury hedge.
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