... finance (DeFi) ecosystems and non-fungible tokens (NFTs), as well as ongoing technical improvements in the Ethereum network. Institutional interest is also extending to ETH: record amounts of inflow into funds and ETFs focused on Ethereum are being recorded, indicating high trust in the smart contracts platform. Among altcoins, XRP and BNB remain in the spotlight. XRP (the token of the Ripple payment network) continued to appreciate and came close to the $4 mark, reaching these levels for the first time in years following ...

... funds and ETFs focused on Ether, seeing it as a fundamental platform for smart contracts. As a result, Ethereum significantly outpaced Bitcoin in growth rates in 2025 (the price of ETH doubled over the past year) and is closely approaching its all-time high ($4,800). Many analysts believe that if current trends continue, Ethereum could set new records, although it will need to break the resistance level around $5,000 to do so. Altcoins: Leaders in Growth and New Heights In the altcoin segment, several major coins are experiencing accelerated growth. Special attention is being drawn to XRP—the ...

... Stable Prices The European gas market is demonstrating strong filling of storage facilities ahead of the upcoming heating season. According to data from Gas Infrastructure Europe, underground gas storage (UGS) in EU countries is over 65% full—this high level for July is a record in recent years. In absolute terms, gas inventories have already exceeded 70 billion cubic meters by mid-month. In comparison, a year ago, significantly less fuel had been accumulated by this date. The rate of injections has also been record-breaking: ...

... temporarily increase volatility. Overall, the sentiment in the crypto market remains cautiously positive: despite the recent minor correction, investor confidence in the market and interest in digital assets remain high. Bitcoin: Consolidation Below Record High The largest cryptocurrency, Bitcoin (BTC) , continues to hover near its historical record after recent fluctuations. Last week, BTC set a new high of around $125,000, surpassing its previous peak, but then the "bulls" encountered resistance: ...

... mega-programs to develop the startup sector, creating their own tech hubs in the Middle East. Concurrently, new venture funds are being established worldwide — both independent and corporate — attracting substantial institutional capital for investments in high technologies. Notably, prominent Silicon Valley firms are also increasing their presence. For instance, venture giant Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is raising a record new fund of about $20 billion, mainly focused on investments in late-stage American AI startups. According to industry research, US funds currently hold unprecedented reserves of uninvested capital — over $300 billion in "dry powder," ...