July 24, 2025

Trading Desk Insights

Bitcoin is trading around $118,500 after briefly moving above $120,000. The recent dip swept liquidity near $117,500, with additional support seen around $113,000. Over $500 million in crypto liquidations have occurred across the market as traders reposition around current price levels.

Ethereum remains above $3,600 after pulling back from $3,860. Spot ETH ETFs have extended their inflow streak to 13 consecutive sessions, with $533 million added in a single day. Total inflows have now surpassed $8.3 billion, with ETF holdings representing over 4% of ETH’s supply. SharpLink Gaming recently increased its holdings to 360,807 ETH, overtaking BitMine as the largest public holder.

DeFi Development Corp increased its treasury to nearly one million SOL, while the SSK Solana staking ETF crossed $100 million in assets within two weeks of launch. Price remains supported above $185, with key resistance levels at $210 and $240.

Goldman Sachs and BNY Mellon are introducing tokenized money market funds designed to offer institutional clients 24/7 settlement and blockchain-based ownership tracking. Backed by low-risk assets such as U.S. Treasurys, these funds aim to enhance efficiency and transparency in capital markets.

U.S. initial jobless claims came in lower than expected at 217K vs. the 227K forecast, showing modest labor market strength. Flash PMI prints are still pending and could provide further insight into the health of the U.S. economy.

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Goldman Sachs and BNY Mellon to offer tokenized money market funds

Goldman Sachs and BNY Mellon are launching tokenized money market funds that provide institutional clients with 24/7 settlement and blockchain-based ownership tracking. Backed by low-risk assets like U.S. Treasurys, these funds aim to improve efficiency and transparency across capital markets. The move highlights growing interest in tokenization as institutions explore blockchain for modernizing traditional financial products.

MoonPay launches Solana staking as demand for onchain yield accelerates

MoonPay has introduced liquid staking for Solana, offering users an 8.49 percent annual yield and flexible access through a token called mpSOL. The launch comes as staking interest on Solana hits new highs, driven by major ETF inflows and treasury buys from firms like DeFi Dev and Upexi. This move positions MoonPay to compete with Solana-native protocols and reflects rising investor appetite for yield-bearing digital assets.

Block joins S&P 500, expanding Bitcoin exposure in traditional markets

Block has been added to the S&P 500, becoming the third company in the index with significant Bitcoin holdings. The firm owns 8,584 BTC, worth around $1 billion, signaling deeper Bitcoin exposure for equity investors. Its inclusion follows strong price gains and reflects growing recognition of crypto assets within major financial benchmarks.

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