🐂 Bitcoin sellers may be running out of steam

🔎 The on-chain Seller Exhaustion indicator has dropped to levels previously seen only near major market bottoms—around $3K in 2019, $16K in 2022, and $25K in 2023.

The signal suggests that most panic sellers have already exited, leaving fewer participants willing to sell BTC at current prices.

📈 What the market may need now is a strong positive catalyst. A major event—such as progress on the CLARITY Act or another bullish regulatory development—could tighten supply even further and trigger a sharp move higher if demand picks up.

While no indicator guarantees a reversal, seller exhaustion has historically appeared near important accumulation zones.

🔐 How long would it take to crack your password?

🕵️‍♀️ Researchers tested password strength using a system equipped with 16 NVIDIA RTX 5090 GPUs, and the results are a good reminder to upgrade weak passwords.

📉 An 8-character password made up of only lowercase letters can be brute-forced in about two weeks.

🛡 An 8-character password using uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters could take around 132 years to crack.

The biggest takeaway? Password length matters even more than complexity.

✅ Use passwords that are 12–16+ characters long.
✅ Mix uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols.
✅ Always enable two-factor authentication (2FA).

A few extra characters can make the difference between a password that's cracked in days and one that would take centuries.

🕵️ On-chain detective uncovers 28,555 BTC potentially linked to a historic crypto fraud

Blockchain investigator Specter has identified 28,555 BTC (≈$1.8B) that may be connected to one of the largest alleged cryptocurrency fraud cases ever.

The investigation began after a dormant wallet moved 1,020 BTC following 8 years of inactivity. Tracing the funds led to addresses associated with Zhimin Qian, whose case previously resulted in the UK seizing 61,000 BTC.

Interestingly, the newly identified wallets have remained almost completely inactive since June 2021.

👀 It's still unclear whether these coins are controlled by the original owners, another custodian, or are already under law enforcement surveillance. For now, the massive stash remains one of the biggest dormant Bitcoin mysteries on-chain.

🇺🇸🇮🇷 US, Iran & Oman Reportedly Near New Ceasefire Deal

📰 According to Axios, the US, Iran, and Oman are close to finalizing a 60-day ceasefire agreement, with an official announcement reportedly expected today.

The proposed deal could include:

• Shared oversight of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz between Iran and Oman.
• A coordinated plan to clear naval mines from the waterway.

Despite the headlines, markets remain cautious. Similar ceasefire announcements have surfaced multiple times before, so traders are waiting for concrete implementation rather than reacting to promises. Bitcoin showed only a modest gain of around 0.9%, trading near $64.2K, reflecting the market’s muted response. 🤷

📝 New Ethereum Proposal Could Reduce Staking Rewards

A new Ethereum proposal, EIP-8363, suggests limiting staking profitability if too much ETH becomes staked. 👀

Under the proposal, once the share of staked ETH approaches 50% of the total supply, a portion of validator rewards would be burned instead of distributed. The goal is to discourage excessive staking, preserve network balance, and reduce inflationary pressure. 🤔

However, critics argue the change could make Ethereum staking less attractive for large investors, potentially pushing capital toward competing blockchains that offer higher staking yields.

The proposal is still under discussion and has not been adopted.

📈 Hyperliquid Dominates the Perp DEX Market

Hyperliquid recorded an impressive $218B in perpetual futures trading volume in July, outperforming the combined $189B traded across the next seven largest perpetual DEXs.

The milestone highlights Hyperliquid’s growing dominance in decentralized derivatives, driven by deep liquidity, fast execution, and increasing trader adoption. With volume exceeding all major competitors combined, the platform continues to strengthen its position as the leading on-chain perpetual exchange. 📊

⚠️ Researchers Uncover Hundreds of Vulnerabilities Across the Bitcoin Ecosystem

🕵️ A team of 16 security researchers conducted an independent audit of key Bitcoin infrastructure, including wallets, developer tools, and other ecosystem projects.

In just 30 hours, they identified more than 700 critical vulnerabilities across 390 projects. Rather than disclosing the flaws publicly, the researchers are responsibly reporting them directly to project teams so they can be fixed before being exploited.

The initiative aims to strengthen the security of the Bitcoin ecosystem and help prevent incidents similar to the recent Coldcard vulnerability. It also highlights the importance of regular security audits as Bitcoin infrastructure continues to grow. 🔒

💵 Tron Processes $4.76 Trillion in Stablecoin Transfers in 2026

🔗 The Tron blockchain recorded an impressive $4.76 trillion in stablecoin transaction volume during the first seven months of 2026, underscoring its dominant role in the stablecoin ecosystem.

This translates to an average monthly transfer volume of approximately $680 billion, highlighting the network's massive on-chain activity and growing adoption for fast, low-cost stablecoin payments.

The figures reinforce Tron's position as one of the leading blockchains for stablecoin settlements, driven by strong demand from both retail users and institutional participants. 🚀

📊 Ethereum Staking Demand Mirrors the 2023 Setup

The number of users staking ETH is showing a pattern similar to 2023, just before Ethereum surged from $1,600 to nearly $4,900. 🤔

Some analysts believe that if history repeats itself, Ethereum could be setting up for another parabolic rally. However, they also warn that the market may experience one final shakeout, with ETH potentially dropping below $1,700 before any major upward move.

While historical patterns don't guarantee future performance, growing staking participation is often viewed as a bullish long-term signal, as it reduces the liquid supply of ETH and reflects increasing confidence from investors. 🚀📈

📈 Tokenized Stocks Are Reshaping Trading

📝 A recent DeFiLlama study reveals that 51% of all tokenized stock trading now takes place outside regular U.S. market hours, highlighting growing demand for 24/7 market access instead of waiting for Wall Street to open.

Key findings:

🔹 Binance accounts for 69% of tokenized stock trading volume during U.S. market hours.
🔹 Its share rises to 82% after hours.
🔹 On weekends, Binance dominates with 94.4% of trading volume across major platforms.

This growth is driven by bStocks—tokenized stocks backed 1:1 by Binance Stocks positions and available on both Binance and BNB Chain.

As more traditional investors embrace tokenized equities, Binance is strengthening its position as the leading liquidity hub for this fast-growing market. 🚀

📊 Macro Signals Point to the Next Bitcoin Bull Market

Historically, major Bitcoin bull runs have coincided with two key macro trends: an expanding Federal Reserve balance sheet and a rising U.S. ISM Manufacturing PMI.

🔎 According to the analysis, the Fed is currently providing hidden quantitative easing (QE) to support the bond market, while the ISM PMI climbed to 55.6 in July, signaling renewed strength in the U.S. manufacturing sector.

These indicators don't mean Bitcoin will surge immediately. The crypto market could still face volatility through the end of summer and early autumn. However, the broader macro environment appears to be laying the groundwork for the next long-term bull cycle. 🚀📈

🤖🦊 MetaMask Launches AI-Powered Agent Wallet

MetaMask has introduced Agent Wallet, a new wallet that allows AI agents to execute on-chain actions autonomously while staying within rules defined by the user.

Key features:

🔹 Automatically signs and executes transactions.
🔹 Supports spending limits and protocol whitelists for greater control.
🔹 Compatible with most EVM networks and Hyperliquid.
🔹 Every transaction is simulated and security-checked before execution, with selected operations covered by up to $10,000 in protection.

The new wallet aims to make AI-assisted crypto interactions safer and more efficient by combining automation with customizable security controls. 🚀

⚠️ Researcher Exposes Massive North Korean Cyber Campaign 🇰🇷

💻 🥷A cybersecurity researcher claims to have uncovered evidence that North Korean hackers infiltrated 1,640 organizations across 57 countries over the past 22 months. In hundreds of cases, the attackers may have gained full access to servers, cloud infrastructure, and sensitive credentials.

The most common attack vector was fake job interviews. Victims were asked to run a "technical test" or sample project, which secretly installed malware, allowing hackers to steal data, crypto wallets, private keys, and system access.

The findings highlight the growing sophistication of state-backed cyberattacks and serve as a reminder to verify hiring processes and avoid running untrusted code on personal or work devices. 🔒🚨