The crypto market is showing serious signs of life again, and this time it’s not just Bitcoin making headlines. Ethereum (ETH) recently surged past the $3,000 mark, a key psychological level that many traders have been eyeing for months. And with that move, talk of a possible altcoin season has quickly returned.
So, what’s driving this sudden surge? According to analyst Evan Aldo, it’s a mix of factors. The market has been expecting U.S. interest rate cuts later this year, and with inflation numbers cooling down, risk assets like crypto are bouncing back. On top of that, rare bullish patterns on Ethereum’s monthly chart has reignited hope, giving many reasons to believe this breakout could stick around longer than previous ones.
But it’s not just Ethereum in the spotlight. Solana (SOL) has also been on a tear, recently surpassing Ethereum and Tron in Q2 blockchain revenue. Its price has steadily climbed, with the analyst predicting it could test $188 in the coming weeks, and possibly stretch to $250–$260 by mid-August if momentum continues. The analyst said that it could reach $400 by the end of the year if market conditions remain favorable.
On the other hand, Avalanche (AVAX) has been a bit slower to catch up but is showing early signs of recovery. New developments in its ecosystem, including the launch of BlackHole DEX, have helped boost user activity. If AVAX holds key support levels, it could aim for $32 in the short term and possibly between $60 to $100 by the end of the year.
When asked where they’d invest if starting fresh today, the expert advised putting 70% into Ethereum, with 15% each in Solana and Avalanche. Their reasoning? Ethereum looks set to outperform for the next few months, while Solana and Avalanche might take the lead in the final quarter of 2025.
Backed by 300% user growth, Bitget Wallet unveils a new design and $1M campaign to bring crypto into everyday use worldwide
Bitget Wallet, the leading non-custodial crypto wallet, has unveiled a new brand identity to reflect its evolution into a full-service crypto wallet designed for everyday use. With over 80 million users, Bitget Wallet has strategically expanded its offerings beyond trading and earning to onchain discovery and global payments.
Alongside a new logo symbolizing simplicity and direction, the app has introduced a more streamlined, user-friendly interface to make crypto more intuitive for all. Bitget Wallet stands by the inclusive motto — Crypto for Everyone — now part of a broader initiative, theCrypto for Everyone Movement, aimed at onboarding the next billion users. Through this, it plans to incentivize the community with a pool of over $1 million as gratitude for support.
“The role of wallets is evolving — it’s moving from a niche tool to one with real-world utility for everyday needs,” said Alvin Kan, COO of Bitget Wallet. “This rebrand is part of a longer-term plan to make crypto accessible for everyone. We’re building towards a future where interacting with crypto feels as easy as using Uber or Paypal,” he added. Bitget Wallet’s growth has coincided with increased demand for self-custody and alternative financial access, particularly in regions where banking infrastructure is limited. The platform saw a 300% increase in users over the past year, with the fastest growth in Africa (+959%), Europe (+367%), and the Middle East (+350%), as more individuals turn to crypto to navigate inflation, limited banking access, and economic instability, gaining greater control over their finances.
Bitget Wallet’s rebrand focuses on making crypto easier to use and more practical for everyday needs. Built around four core features — Trade, Earn, Pay, and Discover — the wallet lets users track market trends, explore new tokens, and trade across over 130 blockchains with one click. In selected regions, a new Simple Mode will be launched to offer a streamlined experience for users who are new to crypto. To support secure usage, it includes protections like real-time risk monitoring and transaction screening, helping users navigate onchain finance more safely.
Bitget Wallet is among the first to launch an in-app shop and remains the only major self-custodial wallet offering full payment flexibility, including crypto cards, QR code scans, and direct purchases. The shop supports over 300 brands across gaming, mobile, travel, and e-commerce, enabling crypto payments at Amazon, Google Play, Shopee, and more. Regional integrations with national QR payment systems are also underway. Building on this everyday utility, the wallet offers yield features to help users earn passive income on their crypto balances and plans to support tokenized real-world assets like stocks and gold as it expands beyond digital assets.
“Bitget Wallet stands strong with the essence of crypto extending beyond our decentralized vision, serving as a critical access layer across trading, earning, and payments for onchain assets. Users now have an even more powerful tool — simple to use, accessible, and packed with capabilities — that connects people to opportunity, wherever they are, whenever they need,” said Gracy Chen, CEO at Bitget.
To mark the rebrand, Bitget Wallet is launching theCrypto for Everyone Movement in partnership with leading ecosystem projects, offering over $1 million in rewards and inviting users to explore the updated platform through interactive campaigns.
More details on the brand update and product roadmap are available on the Bitget Wallet blog. Watch the brand video on YouTube.
About Bitget Wallet
Bitget Wallet is a non-custodial crypto wallet designed to make crypto simple and secure for everyone. With over 80 million users, it brings together a full suite of crypto services, including swaps, market insights, staking, rewards, DApp exploration, and payment solutions. Supporting 130+ blockchains and millions of tokens, Bitget Wallet enables seamless multi-chain trading across hundreds of DEXs and cross-chain bridges. Backed by a $300+ million user protection fund, it ensures the highest level of security for users’ assets.
The XRP community is as fiery as ever, with price debates, predictions, and arguments lighting up crypto forums. While XRP has shown a sharp recovery from last weekend’s drop, the chatter online reveals a divided community with some calling it “scam,” while others remain convinced it’s one of crypto’s best long-term plays.
The Bears Are Growling
Not everyone’s impressed with XRP’s recent moves. One Reddit user bluntly asked:
“Why has XRP failed so miserably? Nearly any other investment seems to have done better in the long run.”
The harshest critics pointed to XRP’s early ledger gaps, Ripple’s control over token supply, and centralization concerns as reasons they believe the token isn’t fit for crypto’s decentralized future.
The Loyal Defenders Fire Back
On the other side, supporters explained XRP’s 350% price gains over the past year and its consistent presence in the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market cap. Many users argued that despite the criticism, XRP has managed to survive multiple market cycles, regulatory battles, and negative press, outperforming countless altcoins that have vanished.
XRP Price Action Recap
Despite the drama, XRP’s price action has looked constructive this week. After a sharp drop to around $2 during last weekend’s geopolitical tensions, the token rebounded strongly, reclaiming its June range. At the time of writing, XRP is holding steady around $2.15-$2.20 with healthy trading volume.
The recovery was aided by improved sentiment as Middle East tensions eased and markets priced in hopes of a possiblel U.S. interest rate cut later this year.
While people argued about XRP, old price predictions started popping up again, including the famous $10,000 target. Most experts still think it’s a long shot, but some believe XRP could rally big if regulations become clearer and big institutions start using it more.
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The XRP community is as fiery as ever, with price debates, predictions, and arguments lighting up crypto forums. While XRP has shown a sharp recovery from last weekend’s drop, the chatter online reveals a divided community with some calling it “scam,” while others remain convinced it’s one of crypto’s best long-term plays. The Bears Are …
The SEC just approved a new ETF application from Grayscale, combining Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP, and Cardano into one product. This represents a major breakthrough for regulatory approval.
BTC and ETH, which already have available spot ETFs, make up more than 90% of the product’s composition. Still, this sets a few big precedents for the US ETF market.
According to the SEC filing, Grayscale’s new ETF will heavily weigh towards Bitcoin; 80.20% of its value goes to it. ETH will represent 11.39% of the ETF’s value, XRP 4.82%, Solana 2.78%, and Cardano 0.81%. Technically, this will be the first US spot ETF that’s tied to these major altcoins, but BTC and Ethereum make up more than 90% of the fund. These assets already have spot ETFs.
Still, this is a major signal from the SEC. Several firms are attempting to create bundled products and altcoin ETFs alike, but Grayscale finally won the race. Hopefully, this indicates some similar approvals in the near future.
