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ETH ETF, Token Unlocks, and More

This week, major news and developments have captured the attention of both crypto investors and enthusiasts alike.
From the growing optimism surrounding the Ethereum ETF launch to the significant token unlock by Arbitrum, the crypto scene is buzzing with activity.
Ethereum ETF Approval Imminent: Industry Buzz and Predictions
Analysts and industry leaders have expressed their enthusiasm for the imminent approval of spot Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Nate Geraci, president of ETF Store, recently shared his optimism on social media, stating that the approval of these ETFs is expected this week. He cites no “good reason for any further delay at this point.”
Matt Hougan, Bitwise’s Chief Investment Officer, echoes this sentiment. He highlighted the minimal amendments required in the latest filings and indicated a closer approach to the approval finish line.
Read more: Ethereum ETF Explained: What It Is and How It Works
Experts believe that the launch of a spot Ethereum ETF could positively impact ETH’s price action and the broader crypto industry. Sami Start, Co-founder and CEO of Transak, explained that the spot Ethereum ETF could further legitimize digital assets and spur the adoption of decentralized technologies and tokenized assets.
“It’s more instructive to look within the Ethereum ecosystem itself and consider the opportunities that exist there. […] ETH is the native currency of dozens of interconnected L2s and is the trading pair against all of the ERC-20 assets it supports. […] And, it’s likely to be here that we see the first institutional exploration of decentralized technology as bolder players move beyond the constraints of the centralized ETF model,” Start elaborated to BeInCrypto.
XDEFI Wallet Rebranding Generates Excitement
On July 12, non-custodial Web3 wallet XDEFI hinted on its X (Twitter) account that it would reveal more details about its rebranding plan this week. Earlier in June, Emile Dubié, CEO and co-founder of XDEFI, announced that the team had started redesigning the wallet, investing significantly in their design system. Dubié emphasized the importance of a well-defined design system for consistency and a cohesive user experience.
“We acquired 230,000+ users without an airdrop or a points system. Our UX/UI has been lagging behind as we were focused on adding chains. We’ve been working on a very different interface since early last year. It’s coming together nicely; the new version is what self-custody should look like. Everything was built based on years of feedback,” he explained.
Many crypto community members expressed their enthusiasm for the upcoming XDEFI iteration. This excitement is evident in XDEFI’s native token, which increased by 7.43% over the last 24 hours. At the time of writing, it is currently trading at $0.072617.

Cosmos v18 Upgrade to Introduce Permissioned CosmWasm
Layer-0 blockchain Cosmos announced on June 20 that its v18 upgrade will be released mid-July. This upgrade will introduce permissioned CosmWasm to the Cosmos Hub. It will also enhance ATOM’s functionality, utility, and cross-chain composability.
“This update will bring new capabilities to the Hub, enhancing ATOM’s functionality, utility, and cross-chain composability,” the team stated.
Permissioned CosmWasm requires each contract to be reviewed and approved by governance, ensuring added security and quality control. This approach minimizes the risks of potential exploits and discourages spam or wasteful contracts. By governance-gating each contract, Cosmos Hub aims to ensure that only well-vetted, purposeful contracts are implemented.
The goal is not to compete with AEZ chains like Neutron but to leverage CosmWasm for tasks that are difficult or impractical through other means. This addition will enhance the Hub’s ability to handle complex functionalities efficiently. Permissioned CosmWasm on the Cosmos Hub is a step towards a more secure, efficient, and capable ecosystem.
Sanctum’s Native Token CLOUD to Launch on Jupiter Launchpad
On July 10, Sanctum, a Solana-based liquid staking platform, announced its plan to launch its native token CLOUD on the decentralized exchange (DEX) Jupiter launchpad on July 18. On July 16 at 15:30 UTC, a special edition of the Planetary Call, called “Liftoff” with Jupiter, will provide additional information about the launch. After these, on July 19, Sanctum will host a CLOUD party.

The total supply of CLOUD is 1 billion tokens. According to Sanctum, 18% of the total supply will be allocated to the issuance. The team will distribute 10% of the supply through the initial airdrop, while 8% will be used to provide liquidity in the LFG launch pool.
The token will facilitate the management of capital and control, enabling holders to shape decisions related to the platform’s direction and resource management. In order to qualify for the Sanctum Verified Partner program, participants will need to stake CLOUD, with CLOUD holders casting votes to decide on the acceptance of partners.
Radiant Capital Announces v3 Launch and Expansion to Base
On June 27, Radiant Capital, a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform that builds the first omnichain money market atop LayerZero, announced that it is in the final stretch for the launch of its v3. The platform also revealed its plan expansion to Base, Coinbase’s layer-2.
According to the team, Radiant v3 and the expansion to Base will happen in July. However, they have not yet specified the exact date of these events.
Radiant also announced its integration with Stargate v2, allowing seamless lending and borrowing of assets cross-chain with low fees. Security remains a cornerstone for Radiant, with audits by OpenZeppelin and BlockSecTeam, monitoring by HypernativeLabs and Chainalysis, and comprehensive risk management measures in place.
Arbitrum and Other Major Token Unlocks This Week
This week will witness several token unlocks. On July 16, Arbitrum will unlock 92.6 million ARB tokens worth approximately $66 million at the current market price. These unlocked tokens will go to its team, advisors, and investors.
Read more: Arbitrum (ARB) Price Prediction 2024/2025/2035

Other projects, including Axie Infinity (AXS) and ApeCoin (APE), will also unlock their tokens this week. This increase in token releases could affect the prices of these cryptocurrencies. Read this article for further detailed information on major crypto token unlocks this week.
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Binance Faces Community Backlash and Boycott Calls

Controversies surrounding token listings, the depegging of the FDUSD stablecoin, and allegations of unethical behavior have raised a crucial question: Is Binance losing its credibility?
These issues threaten to erode trust and challenge Binance’s standing in the crypto industry.
Binance Struggles to Meet the Standard
One of Binance‘s most pressing issues is the poor performance of the tokens listed on the exchange. As BeInCrypto reported earlier, 89% of the tokens listed on the platform in 2025 recorded negative returns.
Even more concerning, another report reveals that most of the tokens listed in 2024 also experienced negative performance.
Listing on Binance was once considered a “launchpad” for new projects. However, it no longer guarantees success.
A prime example is the ACT token, a meme coin listed on the exchange that quickly plummeted. Earlier this week, Wintermute—a major market maker—dumped a large amount of ACT, exerting strong downward pressure on its price and raising concerns about the transparency of Binance’s listing process.
Such criticism has led the community to believe Binance prioritizes listing fees over users’ interests.
Connection to FDUSD
The FDUSD stablecoin has also become a focal point of controversy, with Binance at its center. FDUSD lost its peg, dropping to $0.89 after reports surfaced that its issuing company had gone bankrupt.
Wintermute, one of the largest FDUSD holders outside of Binance, withdrew 31.36 million FDUSD from the exchange at 11:15 AM UTC. This move is believed to have exacerbated the depegging situation, sparking panic in the market.
More concerning, a community member claimed that some Binance employees leaked internal information about the FDUSD incident so they could select whale chat groups.
If true, this would severely damage Binance’s reputation and raise major questions about the platform’s transparency and ethics.
Overall, the community’s dissatisfaction is growing, with many users calling for a boycott of the exchange. Such negative reactions are shaking user confidence in the platform, which was once considered a symbol of credibility in the crypto space.
“Binance today caused massive liquidations on alts listed on their exchange. I warned you all yesterday about their very dirty tactics, specifically GUN. I refuse to use Binance #BoycottBinance,” wrote popular crypto YouTuber Jesus Martinez.
These accusations stem from a central issue that Binance prioritizes profits over user interests. Over the past few months, the community has constantly criticized its listing strategy, arguing that the exchange focuses on “shitcoins” to collect high listing fees without considering project quality.
Although the exchange recently introduced a community voting mechanism to decide on listings, this might not be enough to silence the criticism.
As a Tier-1 exchange, the company is evaluated based on trading volume, security, regulatory compliance, and community trust. However, recent events suggest that the exchange is struggling to maintain these standards.
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Stellar (XLM) Falls 5% as Bearish Signals Strengthen

Stellar (XLM) is down more than 5% on Thursday, with its market capitalization dropping to $8 billion. XLM technical indicators are flashing strong bearish signals, suggesting continued downward momentum that could test critical support levels around $0.22.
While a reversal scenario remains possible with resistance targets at $0.27, $0.29, and $0.30, such an upside move would require a substantial shift in market sentiment.
XLM RSI Shows Sellers Are In Control
Stellar’s Relative Strength Index (RSI) has dropped sharply to 38.99, down from 59.54 just two days ago—signaling a notable shift in momentum.
The RSI is a widely used momentum oscillator that measures the speed and magnitude of recent price changes, typically ranging between 0 and 100.
Readings above 70 suggest overbought conditions, while levels below 30 indicate oversold territory. A reading between 30 and 50 often reflects bearish momentum but is not yet extreme enough to trigger an immediate reversal.

With Stellar’s RSI now below the key midpoint of 50 and approaching the oversold threshold, the current reading of 38.99 suggests that sellers are gaining control.
While it’s not yet in oversold territory, it does signal weakening buying pressure and increasing downside risk.
If the RSI continues to fall, XLM could face further price declines unless buyers step in soon to stabilize the trend and prevent a slide into more deeply oversold levels.
Stellar CMF Heavily Dropped Since April 1
Stellar’s Chaikin Money Flow (CMF) has plunged to -10, a sharp decline from 0.19 just two days ago, signaling a significant shift in capital flow dynamics.
The CMF is an indicator that measures the volume-weighted average of accumulation and distribution over a set period—essentially tracking whether money is flowing into or out of an asset.
Positive values suggest buying pressure and accumulation, while negative values point to selling pressure and capital outflow.

With XLM’s CMF now deep in negative territory at -10, it indicates that sellers are firmly in control and substantial capital is leaving the asset.
This level of negative flow can put downward pressure on price, especially if it aligns with other bearish technical signals. Unless buying volume returns to offset this outflow, XLM could continue to weaken in the near term.
Will Stellar Fall To Five-Month Lows?
Stellar price action presents concerning signals as EMA indicators point to a strong bearish trend with significant downside potential.
Technical analysis suggests this downward momentum could push XLM to test critical support around $0.22. It could breach this level and fall below the psychologically important $0.20 threshold—a price not seen since November 2024.
This technical deterioration warrants caution from traders and investors as selling pressure appears to be intensifying.

Conversely, a trend reversal scenario would require a substantial shift in market sentiment. Should bulls regain control, XLM could challenge the immediate resistance at $0.27, with further upside targets at $0.29 and the key $0.30 level.
However, this optimistic outlook faces considerable obstacles, as only a dramatic sentiment shift coupled with the emergence of a powerful uptrend would enable such a recovery.
Until clearer bullish signals manifest, the prevailing technical structure continues to favor the bearish case.
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Solana (SOL) Crashes 11%—Is More Pain Ahead?

Solana (SOL) is under heavy pressure, with its price down more than 10% in the last 24 hours as bearish momentum intensifies across key indicators. The Ichimoku Cloud, BBTrend, and price structure all point to continued downside risk, with SOL now hovering dangerously close to critical support levels.
Technical signals show sellers firmly in control, while the widening gap from resistance zones makes a near-term recovery increasingly difficult.
Solana’s Ichimoku Cloud chart is currently flashing strong bearish signals. The price has sharply broken below both the Tenkan-sen (blue line) and Kijun-sen (red line), confirming a clear rejection of short-term support levels.
Both of these lines are now angled downward, reinforcing the view that bearish momentum is gaining strength.
The sharp distance between the latest candles and the cloud further suggests that any recovery would face significant resistance ahead.

Looking at the Kumo (cloud) itself, the red cloud projected forward is thick and sloping downward, indicating that bearish pressure is expected to persist in the coming sessions.
The price is well below the cloud, which typically means the asset is in a strong downtrend.
For Solana to reverse this trend, it would need to reclaim the Tenkan-sen and Kijun-sen and push decisively through the entire cloud structure—an outcome that looks unlikely in the short term, given the current momentum and cloud formation.
Solana’s BBTrend Signals Prolonged Bearish Momentum
Solana’s BBTrend indicator currently sits at -6, having remained in negative territory for over five consecutive days. Just two days ago, it hit a bearish peak of -12.72, showing the strength of the recent downtrend.
Although it has slightly recovered from that low, the sustained negative reading signals that selling pressure remains firmly in control and that the bearish momentum hasn’t yet been reversed.
The BBTrend (Bollinger Band Trend) measures the strength and direction of a trend using Bollinger Bands. Positive values suggest bullish conditions and upward momentum, while negative values indicate bearish trends.

Generally, values beyond 5 are considered strong trend signals. With Solana’s BBTrend still well below -5, it implies that downside risk remains elevated.
Unless a sharp shift in momentum occurs, this persistent bearish reading may continue to weigh on SOL’s price in the near term.
Solana Eyes $112 Support as Bears Test February Lows
Solana’s price has broken below the key $115 level, and the next major support lies around $112. A confirmed move below this threshold could trigger further downside. That could potentially push the price under $110 for the first time since February 2024.
The recent momentum and strong bearish indicators suggest sellers remain in control, increasing the likelihood of testing these lower support levels in the near term.

However, if Solana manages to stabilize and reverse its current trajectory, a rebound toward the $120 resistance level could follow.
Breaking above that would be the first sign of recovery, and if bullish momentum accelerates, SOL price could aim for higher targets at $131 and $136.
Disclaimer
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