CRYPTO DIPS, STOCKS KEEP HITTING ATHS, SHARPLINK TOP ETH HOLDER – Decrypt

Crypto markets dip while stocks hit highs. Major developments include Sharplink becoming top ETH holder, banks adopting crypto services, and institutional crypto investments growing significantly.
Bitcoin Mempool Emptiness Sparks Network Security Concerns – “The Defiant”

Bitcoin’s mempool is nearly empty, causing concerns over network security as miner fees drop below 0.5% of income. Experts warn of long-term sustainability issues despite BTC’s price highs.
Why Is Crypto Down Today? – July 15, 2025

The crypto market experienced a 6.7% drop on July 15, 2025, with 95 of the top 100 coins declining. BTC fell below $117,000, and ETH dropped under $3,000, despite ETF inflows and positive sentiment.
Top Crypto Exchanges Made $172 Million From TRUMP Memecoin Listing – Report

Crypto exchanges earned $172 million from listing Trump’s TRUMP memecoin, which saw an unusually fast listing process compared to other memecoins, despite concerns over ownership concentration.
James Wynn Loses Millions, Deletes X Account: How Snorter Bot Helps to Minimize Losses

Whale trader James Wynn lost $100M in crypto trades and deleted his X account. His story highlights the risks of high-leverage trading and the value of tools like Snorter Bot to minimize losses.
Tether’s Grip On Stablecoin Market At Risk As Regulated Rivals Gain Momentum – Here’s Why | Bitcoinist.com

Tether’s dominance in the stablecoin market faces challenges from regulated rivals like USDC and RLUSD due to increasing regulatory scrutiny and demand for transparency. The company plans to discontinue USDT support on five blockchains to streamline operations.
Trump memecoin made $172M for crypto exchanges — Report

Trump’s TRUMP memecoin generated $172M in fees for exchanges, with 45 wallets profiting $1.2B while most investors lost $4.3B. Exchanges listed it faster than other memecoins despite supply concerns.
Market U-Turn Leaves Crypto Gambler $334M Poorer in 3-Hour Crash

A crypto trader lost $334 million in three hours after Bitcoin surged to a new all-time high, liquidating his leveraged short positions on BTC, ETH, and FARTCOIN.
High-Risk Trader’s $334M Short Positions Wiped out as BTC Surges Past $123,000 – Markets and Prices Bitcoin News

A high-risk trader lost $334 million in short positions as Bitcoin surged past $123,000, with liquidations occurring within three hours, drawing comparisons to past major losses.
Demand for US Treasuries May Fall Short Amid Surging Supply, Warns Ex-Bridgewater Exec Rebecca Patterson – The Daily Hodl

Ex-Bridgewater exec Rebecca Patterson warns of declining demand for US Treasuries amid surging supply, citing dollar devaluation and capital re-allocation as key factors driving the trend.