Altcoins

XRP hits a new high as established cryptocurrencies stage a broad resurgence. This article explores the distinct survival dynamics of veteran tokens like XRP, XLM, and ADA within exclusive communities, political networks, and shifting market cycles, uncovering the fundamental forces driving the parallel crypto universe.

MEI Pharma, a publicly traded US biotechnology firm, has established a strategic Litecoin treasury and appointed Litecoin founder Charlie Lee to its board of directors. The company is also launching a $100 million blockchain transformation initiative. MEI Pharma is the first US-listed company to add LTC to its financial reserves. This signals the expansion of the MicroStrategy-style treasury strategy to include Litecoin. As anticipation builds around spot ETF developments, LTC could become a key asset in the next wave of institutional investment.

Gate Research Daily Report: On July 25, BTC is currently testing the support level at 117,194.2 USDT; ETH is fluctuating between 3,673.33 USDT and 3,690.60 USDT. The WOO X platform was attacked, resulting in an estimated loss of $14 million, and the platform has promised full compensation to affected users. Resolv has activated its protocol fee mechanism, with a portion of profits being returned to RESOLV stakers. Anchorage Digital has partnered with Ethena Labs to launch the first GENIUS-compliant stablecoin, USDtb.

Gate Research Daily Report: On July 18, BTC traded in a narrow range while ETH broke out to a new local high, leading the major assets. The U.S. House of Representatives passed three key crypto bills, including the GENIUS Act, advancing the formation of a comprehensive crypto regulatory framework. Meanwhile, CANARY filed for a Staked INJ ETF, and Russia’s Sberbank announced plans to offer crypto custody services. Gate Launchpool introduced the L2 project Eclipse, enabling BTC/ETH/ES staking for airdrop rewards.

Gate Research Daily Report: On July 21, BTC entered a phase of high-level pullback and consolidation. ETH remains in a strong upward channel, reaching a local high of around $3,780. Former President Trump signed the GENIUS Act, marking the enactment of the first U.S. federal regulatory framework for stablecoins. Abstract Chain surpassed 100 million on-chain transactions. Ethereum launched the “The Torch” NFT to commemorate its 10th anniversary, with minting open to the public on July 30.

Gate Research Daily Report: On July 22, the cryptocurrency market saw Bitcoin (BTC) exhibit a pattern of high-level volatility, finding support near $116,600 before rebounding, though it repeatedly failed to break through the $118,500 resistance level, indicating weakening upward momentum. Meanwhile, Ethereum (ETH) fluctuated around $3,800, briefly touching this level after breaking through $3,700, but failed to surpass the key resistance of $4,000, showing signs of short-term fatigue. On the corporate front, Nasdaq-listed Bit Origin announced its first purchase of Dogecoin (DOGE), totaling 40,543,745 coins, following its plan to establish an enterprise-level DOGE vault. Ethena Labs revealed a $360 million PIPE deal with StablecoinX, while its foundation launched a $260 million ENA public market buyback plan to bolster ENA reserves. Additionally, Bittensor ecosystem company xTAO announced its listing on Canada’s TSX Venture Exchange on July 23, with the stock code XTAO.U.

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Gate Research Daily Report: On May 20, BTC and ETH remain in a consolidation range, with short-term price action likely to stay range-bound; altcoins show further divergence with mixed market movements; Sahara AI launches SIWA developer testnet; SOON supports Camp Network in launching CAMP SVM, focusing on on-chain intellectual property (IP).

Gate Research Weekly Report: This week, the market remained volatile overall, with BTC and ETH showing clear range-bound movements. The altcoin sector showed signs of divergence, with Frog-Themed, Launchpad, and Layer 2 tokens leading in gains. The total market cap of Believe platform tokens surpassed $450 million, and LAUNCHCOIN has surged over 200x since the end of April, highlighting the growing trend of "influence financialization." Open interest in XRP and DOGE futures has spiked despite sluggish price performance, indicating rising leverage risk. Pump.fun’s market share is being eroded by competitors LetsBonk.fun and Believe, intensifying ecosystem competition. Puffverse has launched a new token sale, drawing attention. Meanwhile, Openverse, Nirvana, and KYD have completed funding rounds. Next week, token unlocks—including PYTH—worth over $560 million are expected, which may impact market sentiment.

Gate Research Daily Report: On May 16, BTC and ETH remain in a consolidation range, with short-term price action likely to stay range-bound; most altcoins are pulling back, while new token MapleStory NXPC surges over 13x on launch; BlackRock's BUIDL fund completes its first DeFi protocol integration; CoinMarketCap launches CMC Launch platform.

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Gate Research Daily Report: On May 13, BTC fell by 2.38% to $101,550, while ETH dropped by 3.49% to $2,425.76. Sectors such as Meme, AI Agent, and RWA experienced broad declines, with altcoins facing a short-term correction. Goldman Sachs postponed its forecast for a Fed rate cut to the end of the year and lowered the probability of a U.S. recession. U.S. SEC Chair Paul Atkins unveiled a new vision for crypto regulation, signaling a shift toward more favorable policies.