Luc Jose A.

Faced with the persistent uncertainties of traditional markets, cryptocurrencies are establishing themselves as a strategic refuge. In 2025, flows into these assets reached an unprecedented threshold: 60 billion dollars injected since January, according to JPMorgan. This astonishing 50% increase since May confirms an unprecedented institutional dynamic. Such a turning point redefines the balance of capital and illustrates the increasing normalization of cryptocurrencies in the financial universe.

For several sessions, the bitcoin market has been showing signs of increasing tension. An unusual accumulation of liquidity above the price and a rapid increase in its dominance are reigniting speculation. In the shadows of the charts, short sellers and eager buyers are engaged in a tactical duel. For several technical analysts, the stage is set: a massive short squeeze now seems inevitable.

In response to the increase in customs duties decreed by Donald Trump, 30% on European imports starting August 1st, Brussels is deploying heavy artillery. The Commission has approved a counter-tariff attack of 93 billion euros, targeting strategic American sectors. An economic escalation is unfolding between two major blocs, against a backdrop of political tensions and fragile global trade.

Brussels holds its breath. As August 1st approaches, the trade dispute with Washington slides into strategic confrontation. In the face of the threat of a 30% surcharge on European imports, Paris and Berlin demand a firm response. Their goal: to push the EU to activate, for the first time, the anti-coercion instrument.

In a crypto market plagued by uncertainty, XRP surprises. While Bitcoin wavers and Ethereum experiences sharp fluctuations, Ripple's asset aligns bullish technical signals. Long burdened by its legal troubles, the crypto is now shaping a unique market structure, blending support stability with order book density. This atypical trajectory intrigues analysts and traders. XRP could well be gearing up for a powerful return to levels previously thought unreachable.

On July 22, 2025, after three years of inactivity, Elon Musk's firm transferred 1,308 BTC, amounting to 153 million dollars, to a newly activated address. An unexpected transaction, without official explanation, triggering questions and speculations. Behind this seemingly technical gesture lie much larger stakes, at the intersection of financial tensions, industrial strategy, and American contractual politics.

As regulation tightens and corporate treasuries turn to crypto, a discreet but strategic battle intensifies around Ether. By buying nearly $259 million worth of ETH in a single transaction, SharpLink Gaming gains the upper hand against BitMine Immersion Technologies. This massive acquisition reignites a competition that has now become central: the control of the largest public reserves of Ether, in a market where every crypto held by institutional hands redefines the balance of power.

As emerging powers strengthen their economic cooperation, Donald Trump reignites tensions by directly targeting the BRICS bloc. His tariff threats and offensive remarks aim at much more than just an alliance: they target the hegemony of the dollar, the future of multilateral policies, and ambitions surrounding digital currencies. This position, both political and economic, could reshape international trade and impact the already fragile balances between the Western sphere and the alternative strategies of emerging markets.

The crypto hierarchy is shaking. After months of uncontested supremacy of Bitcoin, a new dynamic is taking hold: altcoins are regaining ground. Ethereum is surging, XRP is hitting a record, and cryptocurrencies like Chainlink, Cardano, and Avalanche are accelerating. Since the beginning of July, the curves are reversing, and the flows are shifting. The signals are aligning. Should we see this as the long-awaited return of an altcoin season, that phase where the market reorganizes around its challengers? A trend is emerging, and it is not going unnoticed.

Ethereum surprised the market by surpassing $3,800, driven by massive liquidations of short positions. This sudden movement, supported by strong technical signals and increased demand, places the asset back in the spotlight. While some altcoins follow the trend, this resurgence of vitality could mark a turning point for the crypto market.

A historic milestone has been set in the regulation of cryptocurrencies. At the close of a strategic Crypto Week, the U.S. Congress adopted the GENIUS Act, which was promptly signed by Donald Trump. This federal legislation regulates stablecoins for the first time without categorizing them as financial securities. For a sector long hindered by legal uncertainty, this text marks a clear shift towards the institutionalization of digital assets.

As the crypto market rebounds, a prediction is resonating with the Ethereum community: a target of $10,000. Far from reckless speculation, this projection is made by Gert Van Lagen, a recognized analyst, who employs Elliott wave theory to substantiate his scenario. Shared on July 18 on the social network X (formerly Twitter), his analysis fits within a broader context of a global altcoin recovery. Structural vision or technical frenzy? This hypothesis fuels debate and raises questions about the real trajectory of ETH in the coming months.

The man behind Tesla and SpaceX wields tweets like market levers, oscillating between sarcasm, fascination, and caution. In October 2021, he urged not to "bet the farm" on cryptos. However, he later confessed to having acquired, "out of curiosity," Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin. Such a paradox raises a central question: Is Musk acting as a mere clear-sighted observer or as a fully engaged actor in an ecosystem he inadvertently helps to steer?