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According to Cointelegraph, the introduction of Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and other institutional Bitcoin products is significantly impacting the core principles of cryptocurrency, originally envisioned by Satoshi Nakamoto. Onchain data reveals a steady decline in Bitcoin self-custody since January 2024, coinciding with the approval of Bitcoin spot ETFs. This shift marks a notable change in investor behavior, as more individuals opt for institutional custody solutions like ETFs over managing private wallets. The creation of new Bitcoin addresses has slowed after nearly 15 years of growth, with active addresses dropping sharply from nearly 1 million in January 2024 to approximately 650,000 by late June 2025, levels not seen since 2019. Analyst Willy Woo noted that the growth rate of self-custody users has declined since the availability of spot ETFs. This trend reflects Bitcoin's integration into the traditional financial system, attracting more investors through BTC funds. However, some view this as a departure from Bitcoin's original purpose of individual sovereignty. The launch of spot Bitcoin ETFs by companies such as BlackRock, Fidelity, and Grayscale has been a pivotal moment for Bitcoin. These ETFs provide investors with regulated, institution-grade access to cryptocurrency without the need to manage wallets, exchanges, or private keys. They also offer tax advantages and secure custody, along with the convenience of traditional brokerage platforms. The market demand for these products has been robust, with spot Bitcoin ETFs witnessing around $50 billion in net inflows within the first 18 months. BlackRock’s IBIT led the market, reaching $83 billion in assets under management by July 18, 2025, and holding over 700,000 BTC. Bitcoin ETFs are not the only traditional gateway into the cryptocurrency. Bitcoin treasury companies, which hold Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset, have evolved from a few high-conviction players into a broader institutional movement. By the end of Q2 2025, the number of public companies holding BTC increased to 125, a 58% rise from the previous quarter. As of mid-2025, over 250 organizations, including public companies, private firms, ETFs, and pension funds, hold BTC on their balance sheets. These treasury companies provide an indirect way to invest in Bitcoin, eliminating the need for self-custody or direct interaction with crypto exchanges, while offering regulatory oversight and institutional-grade custody.

On Jul 18, 2025, 20:28 PM(UTC). According to Binance Market Data, Bitcoin has dropped below 117,000 USDT and is now trading at 116,980.5625 USDT, with a narrowed 1.80% decrease in 24 hours.

On Jul 18, 2025, 14:23 PM(UTC). According to Binance Market Data, Bitcoin has dropped below 118,000 USDT and is now trading at 117,950.226563 USDT, with a narrowed 0.48% decrease in 24 hours.

According to BlockBeats, Charles Schwab's CEO Rick Wurster announced plans to launch spot trading services for Bitcoin and Ethereum. This move marks a significant step for the financial services company as it expands its offerings in the cryptocurrency market.

According to Foresight News, cryptocurrency analyst Willy Woo has noted a decline in the growth rate of Bitcoin self-custody users since the introduction of spot ETFs. This marks a break in the 15-year trend of increasing self-custody adoption among Bitcoin users.

According to Cointelegraph, Bitcoin's recent golden cross on the daily chart is generating optimism among traders, as it historically signals significant price increases. The golden cross, which occurs when the 50-day simple moving average (SMA) surpasses the 200-day SMA, has been associated with substantial gains, sometimes exceeding 2,000%. This pattern has been observed in past bull markets, notably in 2017 and 2020, where Bitcoin experienced massive surges. The latest golden cross was confirmed in late May, and since then, Bitcoin has shown upward movement, although the gains have been relatively modest at 12% so far. Trader Merlijn highlighted this development on X, emphasizing the potential for Bitcoin to reach $155,000 in the coming months. Bitcoin's price action is currently consolidating below $120,000, but market sentiment remains positive, with expectations of further price discovery. Analysts suggest that a daily close above the $120,000 resistance level, followed by a retest, could confirm a breakout to new highs. The next target for Bitcoin is projected to be around $135,000, as the cryptocurrency continues to move independently of broader macroeconomic concerns. This bullish outlook is supported by the first-ever weekly golden cross event at the start of 2024, which coincided with the beginning of the current bull market's upward trajectory. As Bitcoin consolidates, some capital is being redirected into altcoins, according to analyst Rekt Capital. Despite the optimism, it is important to note that investment in cryptocurrencies carries risks, and individuals should conduct thorough research before making any trading decisions.

According to Binance Market Data, Bitcoin (BTC) dropped below 119,000 USDT and is now trading at 118,952.023438 USDT, with a 0.58% increase in 24 hours.

According to Binance Market Data, Bitcoin (BTC) dropped below 120,000 USDT and is now trading at 119,984.0625 USDT, with a 1.59% increase in 24 hours.

According to PANews, Matrixport's latest report highlights that Bitcoin's price has entered a new trading range, driven by favorable U.S. policies, fiscal measures, and economic data. However, it is nearing the upper boundary, and technical indicators suggest a potential consolidation phase in the next one to two months. Over the past 18 months, Bitcoin's price has increased in $16,000 increments, with $122,000 being a reasonable target. Despite recently reaching this level, the price quickly retreated, indicating the market might be gathering momentum for another upward move. The report analyzes Bitcoin's technical indicators, noting an overbought condition with the RSI index exceeding 70 and several reversal signals declining. If Bitcoin's price can stabilize between $106,000 and $108,000, it may alleviate technical pressure and create conditions for further increases. Meanwhile, market sentiment remains heated, with the 'Greed and Fear Index' entering the 'Greed' zone, suggesting limited room for price growth. On the macroeconomic front, U.S. core inflation data has risen less than expected, potentially prompting the Federal Reserve to signal policy adjustments by the end of July, paving the way for changes in September. Additionally, recent developments such as the increase in the U.S. debt ceiling and progress on the stablecoin bill have contributed to short-term fluctuations in Bitcoin's price.

According to Foresight News, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and El Salvador's agreement on Bitcoin compliance goals is encountering obstacles. These objectives are designed to ensure macroeconomic stability and adherence to anti-money laundering regulations. Since its launch, the official cryptocurrency wallet, Chivo, has faced technical issues, cybersecurity concerns, and user dissatisfaction. Reports of wallet vulnerabilities have raised questions about the effectiveness of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing measures. Failure to demonstrate compliance could jeopardize El Salvador's $1.3 billion loan from the IMF and affect the credibility and investment interest in the country's Bitcoin initiative.

Overall Market Source: TradingViewThe above chart is the BTC price in the 1D candle chart at a log scale.In our previous report, our desk maintained an optimistic outlook for Bitcoin, anticipating a new all-time high in the coming weeks, primarily driven by robust capital inflows from the spot ETF segment. Our analysis highlighted that the muted implied volatility in Bitcoin options signaled the potential for a rapid price movement in either direction. We advised our readers to remain optimistic on Bitcoin’s price trajectory over the higher timeframes while preparing for short-term downside protection.The market evolved more rapidly than expected. The 7-day implied volatility for BTC options surged sharply from 25% on July 10 to over 40% by July 17, coinciding with a notable 6% price gain in seven days. Sustained capital inflows into Bitcoin ETFs further propelled BTC’s price beyond the psychological $120,000 level, culminating in a new all-time high of 123,218 USDT.As of July 17, Bitcoin is consolidating around the $118,000 level, while many altcoins have posted impressive double-digit gains last week. Ethereum ($ETH) surged over 23%, briefly surpassing the $3,400 mark on Wednesday. Solana ($SOL) rallied more than 12%, trading above $175 on Wednesday during the US session. Other tokens also delivered strong returns last week, with Curve ($CRV) leading the pack with a 71.4% gain, Ondo ($ONDO) rising over 15% intraday, and Ethereum Name Service (ENS) appreciating by more than 37%.Over the past seven days, projects within the Ethereum ecosystem have benefited significantly from the ETH price rally. This strong performance was notably supported by aggressive accumulation from institutional players. SharpLink Gaming, a publicly listed company following a BTC accumulation strategy similar to Michael Saylor’s MicroStrategy, acquired $225 million worth of Ethereum in July, bringing its total holdings to approximately 280,000 ETH, valued at $884 million at current prices. Additionally, BitMine Immersion Technologies raised $250 million in June to establish an Ethereum treasury, acquiring over $500 million worth of ETH since then.This substantial corporate accumulation has materially reduced the available market supply of Ethereum, exerting upward pressure on its price and further fueling investor enthusiasm.Looking ahead, our analysis suggests that Bitcoin may continue to consolidate sideways around the current levels for another week or two, while altcoins are likely to maintain their outperformance relative to BTC. Although we hold an optimistic view on altcoin performance in the near term, we emphasize the importance of maintaining high conviction in the projects you invest in. Chasing recent strong gainers may not yield superior returns. Given the market’s tendency for rolling rallies across different tokens, holding high-conviction assets and patiently awaiting their turn is expected to deliver better outcomes during this phase.Bitcoin ETF TrackerThe above table is the BTC spot ETF net inflow data in the past five trading sessions.As highlighted in our previous discussions, our desk continues to view capital inflows into the spot Bitcoin ETF as a critical driver of BTC price dynamics. According to the data presented above, over $2.2 billion flowed into Bitcoin during last Thursday and Friday, with substantial additional inflows recorded in the first three days of this week. This significant influx of capital underscores strong demand from traditional investors seeking higher growth opportunities and enhanced portfolio diversification.Additionally, our desk observed that a long-term Bitcoin holder, possessing over 80,000 BTC for more than 14 years, has begun to liquidate part of their holdings to realize profits gradually. Notably, the market absorbed the initial 40,000 BTC sell-off with minimal disruption, as BTC’s price declined by less than 1% before quickly recovering.The robust demand for Bitcoin reinforces our conviction that the ongoing bull market will sustain its upward momentum over the coming months. We believe that continued institutional adoption and capital inflows could propel BTC toward our year-end price target of $150,000.Macro at a glance Last Thursday, July 10, 2025Germany’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) registered no monthly change in June, holding steady at 0.0%, which corresponds to an annual inflation rate of 2.0%, down from 2.1% in May. As the largest economy in the Eurozone, Germany’s continued moderation in inflation signals progress toward the European Central Bank’s long-term target, reinforcing expectations of price stability in the region.In the United States, initial jobless claims remained low at 227,000, outperforming the forecast of 236,000. Continuing claims also declined to 1,965 thousand, below the anticipated 1,980 thousand. These figures suggest that the U.S. labor market remains resilient and stable amid ongoing economic uncertainties.Last Friday, July 11, 2025Canada reported a surprisingly strong employment gain in June, with 83,100 new jobs added compared to the forecasted 900 positions. The unemployment rate improved to 6.9% from 7.0% in May, beating expectations of a rise to 7.1%. On Monday, July 14, 2025China’s imports rebounded in June, posting a 1.1% year-over-year increase following a 3.4% decline in May. However, this growth fell short of analyst expectations of 1.3%, with ongoing tariff-related challenges continuing to constrain import expansion.Meanwhile, new loan issuance in China surged significantly due to seasonal factors, rising from 620 billion CNY in May to 2,240 billion CNY in June, surpassing the forecast of 1,960 billion CNY. This credit expansion reflects policy efforts to support domestic economic activity.On Tuesday, July 15, 2025China’s second-quarter GDP growth came in at 5.2% year-over-year, with the year-to-date annual growth rate at 5.3%, indicating steady economic momentum.In the U.S., headline CPI rose 0.3% month-over-month in June, translating to a 2.7% annual increase—both higher than May’s 0.1% monthly and 2.4% annual figures. Core CPI also increased by 0.2% monthly and 2.9% annually, slightly above the previous month’s 0.1% and 2.8%, respectively. While tariffs began to impact inflation in June, the effect on core inflation components was milder than anticipated. These inflation dynamics increase the probability of a Federal Reserve rate cut in September.Canada also experienced an uptick in core CPI, which rose to 2.7% in June from 2.5% in May, reflecting similar inflationary pressures in the region.On Wednesday, July 16, 2025The United Kingdom saw a modest acceleration in headline CPI in June, with a 0.3% monthly increase compared to 0.2% in May. Annual inflation rose to 3.6%, up from 3.4% the previous month, indicating persistent inflationary pressures.In the U.S., the Producer Price Index (PPI) remained flat in June, missing the expected 0.2% increase. The annual PPI growth slowed to 2.3% from 2.7% in May, signaling a deceleration in wholesale inflation.Why trade OTC?  Binance offers our clients various ways to access OTC trading, including chat communication channels and the Binance OTC platform (https://www.binance.com/en/otc) for manual price quotations, Algo Orders, or automated price quotations via Binance Convert and Block Trade platform (https://www.binance.com/en/convert) and the Binance Convert OTC API. Join our Telegram Channel @BinanceOTCTrading (https://t.me/+0mkJQnbQiOdlZjk0) to stay up to date with the markets!

According to Odaily, the White House Press Secretary has confirmed that U.S. President Donald Trump supports a policy for tax exemption on minimal transactions involving Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. The administration plans to continue pursuing legislative measures to achieve this goal. The tax exemption policy refers to not taxing transactions or earnings that fall below a specified 'minimum threshold.'

According to Binance Market Data, Bitcoin (BTC) crossed the 120,000 USDT benchmark and is now trading at 120,000 USDT, with a 0.02% increase in 24 hours.

According to Binance Market Data, Bitcoin (BTC) crossed the 119,000 USDT benchmark and is now trading at 119,043.976563 USDT, with a 0.30% decrease in 24 hours.

According to PANews, Simon Gerovich, CEO of the Japanese publicly traded company Metaplanet, announced on social media that Charles Schwab has become the company's second-largest shareholder. The financial services firm now holds 61.2 million shares, representing approximately 8.99% of Metaplanet's total shares.

According to Odaily, Bitcoin Standard Treasury Company (BSTR) has announced plans to go public through a merger with Nasdaq-listed SPAC company Cantor Equity Partners I (CEPO). The merger is expected to be completed by the fourth quarter of 2025, with the post-merger stock trading under the ticker symbol BSTR. Upon completion, BSTR will hold 30,021 bitcoins, making it the fourth-largest publicly listed bitcoin treasury globally.The transaction includes private investment in public equity (PIPE) financing of up to $1.5 billion. This financing comprises $400 million in common stock at $10 per share, $750 million in convertible bonds with a conversion price of $13 per share, and $350 million in convertible preferred stock, part of which has already been subscribed.Additionally, 5,021 bitcoins have been subscribed by long-term holders, and founding shareholders, including Blockstream, will contribute 25,000 bitcoins in support. BSTR's CEO is Adam Back, a prominent figure in the bitcoin community, Blockstream CEO, and inventor of Hashcash. The company's CIO is former hedge fund manager Sean Bill. BSTR aims to develop bitcoin-native capital markets and provide treasury solutions for sovereign and state-owned enterprises.

According to Cointelegraph, Bitcoin-based decentralized finance (DeFi), commonly known as BTCFi, is witnessing substantial growth, yet it continues to encounter significant challenges. Data from DefiLlama reveals that the total value locked (TVL) in Bitcoin-based DeFi protocols surged from $304.66 million on January 1, 2024, to $6.5 billion by December 31, 2024. As of now, the TVL stands at $7.05 billion, marking an increase of over 22 times within a year. A report by Bitcoin smart contract layer Arch Network attributes this growth to new protocol launches, emerging token standards, institutional investments, a major price rally pushing Bitcoin to an all-time high, and the rise of liquid restaking.Despite the impressive growth, a survey highlighted in the report indicates that trust issues remain a barrier for many potential users. Among the respondents, 36% refrain from engaging with BTCFi due to a lack of trust, while 25% avoid it due to perceived risks and fear of losses. A significant 60% of participants identified smart contract exploits as the primary security concern. The survey, which included 125 respondents such as builders, investors, and early users from teams like VoltFi, DPI Capital, Arkova, and Ordbit, underscores the ongoing challenges in the BTCFi space.Developing on Bitcoin is perceived as more challenging compared to altcoins like Ethereum. The survey results show that 44% of users are drawn to BTCFi for its security and decentralization. However, 43% of respondents cited Bitcoin's limited smart-contract support as a major hurdle. Additionally, 45% believe that improved infrastructure is necessary for BTCFi to scale, while 43% emphasize the need for broader adoption of Bitcoin layer-2 solutions for scalability, and 34% point to liquidity issues.In terms of Bitcoin usage among BTCFi experts, 36% of respondents hold their Bitcoin in cold storage, 33% trade on centralized exchanges, and 31% use Bitcoin for payments. Furthermore, 29% utilize Bitcoin as collateral in DeFi protocols, and 22% bridge their Bitcoin to other blockchains as wrapped tokens. Wrapped Bitcoin represents a tokenized version of BTC, backed by a native Bitcoin deposit held in custody. These insights reflect the diverse ways in which Bitcoin is being utilized within the DeFi ecosystem, despite the challenges that persist.

According to Cointelegraph, Bitcoin (BTC) has long been regarded as "digital gold," held securely in wallets and rarely utilized. However, this perception may be shifting, as discussed by StarkWare’s Bitcoin lead, Ilia Volokh, on a recent episode of The Clear Crypto Podcast. Hosts Nathan Jeffay and Gareth Jenkinson explored the potential transformation of Bitcoin from a static store of value to a dynamic financial instrument.The discussion highlighted how innovations such as wrapped Bitcoin and trustless bridges could unlock new applications for the cryptocurrency. Volokh compared the traditional view of storing gold under a mattress to the current use of Bitcoin, suggesting that while gold cannot multiply in such a scenario, Bitcoin's potential is less clear-cut. The primary challenge lies in Bitcoin's base protocol, which was designed with limited functionality, unlike Ethereum (ETH) or Solana (SOL), which support smart contracts and decentralized finance (DeFi) applications. Despite this, there is a growing demand for Bitcoin to offer similar functionalities.Jenkinson noted that while people are eager to utilize Bitcoin in new ways, the current limitations prevent extensive use. Volokh, however, is optimistic about the near future, where technological advancements may enable diverse applications for Bitcoin. One such innovation is "wrapped Bitcoin," which allows users to deposit BTC with a trusted entity that issues a tokenized version on another blockchain, such as Ethereum. This method, however, involves relinquishing custody, a concept that many Bitcoin enthusiasts oppose.To address these concerns, the development of trustless or low-trust bridges is underway. These tools enable Bitcoin holders to engage with DeFi protocols without losing control of their assets. Although truly trustless solutions would necessitate protocol changes, such as implementing the OP_CAT opcode, Volokh acknowledges the cultural resistance within the Bitcoin core community that makes such changes unlikely. Nonetheless, hybrid approaches are gaining popularity, particularly for real-world applications like borrowing dollars against Bitcoin and generating yield through BTC "vaults" managed by third parties. These methods are already being utilized on a large scale, connecting Bitcoin's substantial capital to broader financial systems.

According to Foresight News, blockchain technology company BTC Digital (NASDAQ: BTCT) has announced a transformative strategic shift, focusing on Ethereum (ETH) as its core asset and operational foundation. As part of this initiative, BTCT has secured $6 million in funding and added a $1 million ETH position.The company plans to convert all existing and future Bitcoin holdings into ETH to establish a long-term, efficient on-chain asset pool. This move aims to achieve medium to long-term growth centred around the Ethereum ecosystem.