After several failed attempts to breach the $110,000 price mark over the past week, leading coin Bitcoin may be set for a decisive breakout.
On-chain data shows coin accumulation is quietly intensifying, and the bullish signals are beginning to align.
Bitcoin Supply Tightens as Miners Hold and Velocity Hits 3-Year Low
BTC’s Velocity has slowly declined since July started, indicating that the coin is entering a low-supply environment. On July 8, the on-chain metric, which measures how frequently BTC changes hands over a given period, closed at a three-year low of 12.68.
When an asset’s velocity falls, fewer coins are moving through the network, indicating that holders are choosing to sit tight rather than trade or sell.
This is a bullish signal, as it reflects growing conviction among investors and a gradual tightening of liquid supply, which can drive prices higher if demand increases.
In addition, Bitcoin’s Miner Reserve has climbed steadily over the past week. Data from CryptoQuant shows that miners have added 1,782 BTC to their holdings in the last seven days, pushing the total Miner Reserve to 1.81 million coins at press time.
The rise in BTC’s Miner Reserve since the beginning of July suggests a shift in miner behavior toward holding rather than selling as the market presses harder for a climb rally above $110,000.
Bitcoin Could Surge as Traders Zero In on $110,000 Liquidity Zone
An assessment of BTC’s liquidation heatmap shows a notable concentration of liquidity around the $110,473 price zone.
Liquidation heatmaps identify price levels where clusters of leveraged positions are likely to be liquidated. These maps highlight areas of high liquidity, often color-coded to show intensity, with brighter zones (yellow) representing larger liquidation potential.
Usually, these cluster zones act as magnets for price action, as the market tends to move toward these areas to trigger liquidations and open fresh positions.
Therefore, for BTC, the cluster of a high volume of liquidity at the $110,473 price level indicates a strong trader interest in buying or closing short positions at that price. It creates room for a potential surge past $110,000 in the near term.
However, this will not happen if selling pressure gains momentum and new demand fails to enter the BTC market. In this case, the coin’s price could fall toward $107,745.
PAWS, a popular Telegram Mini App, migrates to Solana in reaction to newly imposed requirements by the social media platform.
Telegram recently introduced a policy mandating all Mini Apps and third-party crypto wallets on its platform to exclusively operate on TON, sparking debates about decentralization and preventing multichain expansion. Under this arrangement, Telegram Mini Apps that operated across multiple blockchains had to choose between running solely on TON or leaving the ecosystem altogether.
Among the apps that faced this dilemma is PAWS, a SocialFi project rewarding users for engagement. Rather than remaining confined to a closed ecosystem, PAWS made the decision to migrate to Solana.
Boosting the Solana ecosystem
Moving PAWS’ quickly-amassed user base of 80 millions to Solana resulted in significant additional traffic and boosted the ecosystem. Since the migration, users downloaded over 9 million Phantom crypto wallets and funded more than 1 million new Solana addresses, all happening before PAWS’ token generation event (TGE).
Non-fungible token (NFT) vouchers offered by PAWS also became a significant presence on Solana-based NFT marketplace Magic Eden, sparking more than 100,000 transactions in two weeks. Such developments showcase that a committed community can follow a project through migration to a different chain if the underlying product remains accessible and engaging.
Value extraction versus value injection
The migration revived a long-standing debate revolving around value extraction and value injection. Many blockchain initiatives rely on short bursts of liquidity or speculative token trading, often resulting in value extraction from underlying ecosystems. These models can drive abrupt capital inflows and outflows, intensifying market volatility and exposing ecosystem participants to sudden risks.
The trend is especially relevant for Solana, where high volatility memecoins and recent rug pulls caused significant capital flight. In contrast, PAWS put emphasis on sustained user participation rather than relying solely on speculative token gains. By presenting a model that focuses on consistent engagement, the project seeks to build an ever-growing community growth.
Building an intellectual property
The Solana migration involves a rebranding process to turn the project into an intellectual property and position it as a long-lasting Web3 brand. Moving forward, PAWS aims to evolve from a viral Telegram application into a full-fledged Web3 brand with multiple revenue streams and strong community loyalty.
To achieve this, the project plans to grow its ecosystem through DeFi integrations, gaming partnerships and social engagement tools. Realizing the multichain possibility is on the radar as well, with plans to expand across Ethereum, layer-2 chains and beyond.
Beyond the crypto space, PAWS seeks to establish itself as a recognizable brand through real-world activations, strategic partnerships and mainstream media presence. A key part of this vision is a sustainable token economy, where holders and community members actively participate in governance and ecosystem development.
The transition from a highly engaged Mini App to a sustainable Web3 brand can set a large-scale example of how meme culture can evolve into a legitimate business model within the crypto space.
The broader significance of PAWS’ transition lies in its potential to set a precedent: Can Telegram’s retail-heavy user base become active participants in permissionless blockchain ecosystems? If successful, PAWS may serve as a model for future Web3 projects looking to bridge the gap between closed platforms and decentralized networks.
Bitcoin (BTC) has reclaimed the $99,000 mark for the first time in over two months, igniting optimism among analysts who anticipate a price breakthrough above the $100,000 mark soon.
Notably, BTC’s performance over the past month has been quite remarkable. Its value has appreciated by 31.8%, representing a strong comeback from its Liberation Day lows in early April.
Is Bitcoin on Track to Reach $100,000?
In the early Asian trading hours, the largest cryptocurrency reached $99,388, marking its highest price since February 21, 2025. At press time, Bitcoin’s price had adjusted to $98,874. BeInCrypto data showed that the coin experienced a slight 0.3% dip in the past hour.
Yet, this increase has fueled optimism that a rise to $100,00 is inevitable. Market participants on X (formerly Twitter) have echoed the positive outlook.
“Bitcoin is knocking on the door of $100,000 again. Tick, tock…,” Anthony Pompliano wrote.
Previously, a Bitfinex forecast suggested that if Bitcoin holds above $95,000, a revisit to its all-time highs becomes likely. This prediction appears to be materializing as Bitcoin now trades above this threshold.
Furthermore, several market indicators and developments support the bullish sentiment. An analyst revealed that Bitcoin has moved past a price range where many traders were holding short positions with high leverage.
“There is no significant resistance until around $100,000,” the analyst stated.
In their weekly newsletter, Glassnode also noted that Bitcoin’s realized cap has reached a record high of $889 billion, growing by 2.1% over the past month. This increase reflects rising investor confidence and capital inflows.
The firm pointed to signs of renewed market strength, with significant capital flowing back into Bitcoin, particularly through ETFs. Over the last two weeks, more than $4.6 billion has entered Bitcoin ETFs.
“The total AUM held within the US spot ETFs has now climbed to over 1.171 million BTC, which is just 11,000 BTC shy of the 1.182 million BTC ATH,” the newsletter highlighted.
This surge in inflows has largely reversed the earlier period of outflows, further indicating strong demand for Bitcoin.
“Strong ETF inflows, alongside improved investor confidence, helps to paint a picture of stronger tailwinds supporting the Bitcoin market,” Glassnode added.
Meanwhile, CryptoQuant highlighted that over the past three days, the amount of stablecoins sent to Binance has grown substantially. The peak was on May 6, when the inflow reached nearly $1 billion, making it the largest single-day deposit since April.
“Stablecoin inflows typically reflect investor readiness to enter the market, as these assets are often sent to exchanges in anticipation of buy-side activity,” the post read.
In addition, Binance’s latest reserve disclosure showed a decline in the holdings of several major cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum (ETH), BNB (BNB), and Solana (SOL). In contrast, the 2.6% increase in Tether (USDT) reserves stands out.
This uptick in stablecoin holdings suggests a rise in liquidity. This signals that traders are positioning themselves for future market transactions.
Adding to the optimism, Tether dominance (USDT.D) has experienced a downtick. A decline in USDT.D typically indicates that investors are moving funds from stablecoins into other crypto assets, further fueling the rally.
Legislative progress is another tailwind for Bitcoin. Two Bitcoin-reserve bills have been enacted, and multiple more continue to advance through the legislative process. This implies that there is increasing institutional and governmental acceptance of Bitcoin.
As Bitcoin approaches the $100,000 threshold, investors are closely monitoring whether this rally will sustain its momentum or face resistance. With market conditions aligning favorably, the crypto community remains on edge for what could be a milestone for BTC.
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Crypto News of the Day: Max Keiser Says Bitcoin and Saylor Are the Future
Warren Buffett made the ultimate case for Bitcoin as the American investor considers stepping down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway.
Pending board approval, Buffett could step aside at the end of the year, giving way for Greg Abel, vice chair of non-insurance operations, to become Berkshire’s new chief.
This revelation came at Berkshire Hathaway’s annual shareholder meeting on May 3, 2025, where Buffett also offered a stark warning about the long-term value of the US dollar.
He noted that every system eventually debases its currency. According to Warren Buffett, government decisions make paper money lose value over time.
“In the end, if you get people to control the currency, you can issue paper money, and you will,” Buffett told shareholders in Omaha.
Warren Buffett Slams US Fiscal Policy at Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholder Meeting
Without naming alternatives such as Bitcoin, the 93-year-old investor cautioned against holding assets denominated in a currency he said was systematically devalued by government policy.
“The natural course of government is to make the currency worth less over time… Some places devalue at breathtaking rates… it’s not evil, it’s just their job,” he added.
The investing icon said that if his late partner, Charlie Munger, had to choose a second area besides stocks, he would have gone into foreign exchange.
These remarks suggested an openness to non-traditional assets. Bitcoin advocate and broadcaster Max Keiser responded to the remarks in an interview with BeInCrypto.
Max Keiser interprets Buffett’s comments as a tacit validation of the thesis behind Bitcoin.
“Executive chairman and co-founder of MicroStrategy Michael Saylor is the Warren Buffett of the 21st century. He saw what Buffett described and built his strategy around it,” Keiser started.
“Warren Buffett built his empire on money printing. Most of his holdings over the years have been in banks, insurance companies, and financial services,” Keiser claimed.
In his view, Buffett benefited from having political leverage in Washington, particularly during the 2008 financial crisis. During this time, Keiser says, his [Buffett] investments in Wall Street institutions aligned with government-led rescue efforts.
Buffett’s Role During The 2008 Financial Crisis Is Well Documented
Michael Saylor, meanwhile, has taken a dramatically different approach. Under his leadership, MicroStrategy (now Strategy) began acquiring Bitcoin in 2020 as part of its corporate treasury strategy. The firm cited concerns about the long-term debasement of fiat currencies.
As of early 2025, the company holds more than 200,000 BTC, worth tens of billions of dollars at current market prices. A recent US Crypto News publication revealed one of Strategy’s latest Bitcoin purchases.
Buffett has long been critical of Bitcoin, famously calling it “rat poison squared” in 2018. However, some in the digital asset space have interpreted his recent comments about currency debasement as aligning with core arguments made by Bitcoin proponents.
Based on his remarks, the American investor and philanthropist is concerned about the US fiscal policy.
His comments allude that while he may not like Bitcoin, he clearly understands why it exists. Sentiment on X (Twitter) shows that community members took notice.
Responses suggest that if Warren Buffett understands money and its flaws manifested in fiat form, why does he not endorse Bitcoin as the solution?
“Warren Buffet talks about the virtues of Bitcoin without mentioning Bitcoin,” one user on X quipped.
Meanwhile, others hope Buffett’s prospective replacement as CEO will see the next Berkshire Hathaway chief to lead the company in a different direction, potentially adopting Bitcoin.
A spokesperson for Berkshire Hathaway did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Keiser’s remarks.
Elsewhere, and in line with Buffett’s statement about foreign exchange, QCP Capital analysts cite a remarkable 8% rally in the Taiwanese Dollar (TWD) on Monday.
They cite this as the TWD’s sharpest move in decades, alongside gains in other APAC currencies with strong current account surpluses. According to the analysts, speculation over a potential US-Taiwan trade deal drove this rally, as did insurer-hedging flows, pushing TWD’s 1Y NDF spread to its widest since 2008.
While Taiwan’s trade surplus supports the TWD, capital outflows have historically balanced it. This shift mirrors past foreign exchange dislocations like the 2023 JPY carry unwind.
For crypto, the move signals possible macro volatility ahead, with gold up 3% and BTC facing a binary path tied to global capital flows and trade diplomacy.
“In a market where correlations are fraying, FX may once again be the canary in the macro coalmine,” wrote QCP analysts.
Chart of the Day
US dollar index (DXY) performance year-to-date. Source: TradingView
The chart shows the US Dollar Index (DXY) trend from 2025, reflecting fluctuations in the value of the US dollar against a basket of major currencies. It indicates a downward movement from February to May, with a recent slight recovery.
Byte-Sized Alpha
Here’s a summary of more crypto news to follow today:
A new discussion draft introduces a framework to reduce market concentration and foster innovation. The bill clarifies jurisdiction between the SEC and CFTC, emphasizing decentralized systems and providing regulatory clarity for digital asset markets.
