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CryptoQuant: "Blockchain Data Warns: It's Still Too Early to Call a True Bitcoin Bottom! Here's Why..."

Despite recent price fluctuations in Bitcoin, blockchain data from CryptoQuant suggests the market has not yet reached a classic capitulation phase. According to analyst Julio Moreno, there is no clear sell signal, and Bitcoin has not entered a full-scale capitulation, indicating this is either a minor correction or could lead to further declines. Moreno notes that Bitcoin holders have only recently begun realizing annual losses, currently around 136,000 BTC. Historical cycles, however, saw realized losses bottom at between 1.3 million and 3.7 million BTC. This cycle could become known for the mildest loss phase in Bitcoin's history, or losses could still increase significantly from current levels. Two scenarios are outlined: the current cycle could be the one with the fewest stop-loss sales in Bitcoin's history, or the market could face further selling pressure as it has not yet found its true bottom. Moreno concludes that sell-offs on a scale characteristic of capitulation have not yet been observed, and it is too early to consider current price levels as the definitive cycle bottom.

cryptonews.ru07/31 13:01

CryptoQuant: "Blockchain Data Warns: It's Still Too Early to Call a True Bitcoin Bottom! Here's Why..."

cryptonews.ru07/31 13:01

AFX Trade Promises to Present "Goodwill Plan" on August 3 Following $24 Million Loss Incident

AFX Trade, a cryptocurrency platform, announced it will present a "goodwill plan" on August 3rd, following a security incident on July 22nd that resulted in a loss of $24.15 million. The company's brief update offered no specific details on compensation for affected users, investors, and employees, only urging calm while the team formulates next steps. The theft occurred from a USDC custody account on Arbitrum, with the stolen funds converted to Ethereum. Blockchain analysts traced the funds to a single wallet. AFX Trade and Arbitrum clarified the exploit targeted a third-party bridge, not Arbitrum's native bridge. An investigation revealed the attack began on July 9th with a social engineering scheme targeting a developer. The attacker then deployed malicious code within AFX's internal JFrog repository and infrastructure, eventually compromising bridge validators to authorize the fraudulent withdrawal. The company stated the exploit leveraged a "trust vulnerability," not a smart contract bug. AFX Trade's head of business development made an offer to the attacker, proposing they keep 30% of the funds as a white hat bounty if 70% is returned. The incident fits a 2026 trend identified by TRM Labs: while the number of crypto hacks hit a record, total losses decreased. However, infrastructure and operational breaches, though fewer, accounted for the majority of financial losses. The AFX breach is classified as an infrastructure incident involving private key compromise.

cryptonews.ru07/31 12:41

AFX Trade Promises to Present "Goodwill Plan" on August 3 Following $24 Million Loss Incident

cryptonews.ru07/31 12:41

Coinbase Revenue Falls in Q2 Amid Market Slowdown, but Non-Trading Services Expand

Coinbase reported mixed Q2 results amidst a crypto market slowdown. Total revenue fell 14% quarter-over-quarter to $1.22 billion, driven by a 24% decline in trading volume to $146.4 billion, resulting in a net loss of $359 million. However, the company grew its market share to a record 10.3%. A key positive was the expansion of non-trading services, which accounted for 48% of total net revenue. The stablecoin segment remained significant with $20 billion in average USDC balances. Most notably, revenue from prediction markets surged 106% sequentially, now generating over $100 million annually. This shift highlights Coinbase's strategic diversification beyond core trading, as it invests in new products to adapt to market conditions and user demand.

TheNewsCrypto07/31 09:52

Coinbase Revenue Falls in Q2 Amid Market Slowdown, but Non-Trading Services Expand

TheNewsCrypto07/31 09:52

Coinbase Hits Record Crypto Market Share but Fails to Avoid Losses

Coinbase posted its Q2 2026 results, reporting a record-high 10.3% share of the global crypto trading market. However, the company still posted a net loss of $359 million, significantly missing analyst estimates, as weak trading activity and low market volatility hurt its financial performance. While transaction revenue fell to $599 million and subscription/services revenue came in at $555 million, both below forecasts, the company is actively diversifying its business. It is expanding into derivatives, tokenized assets, and payment services to reduce its dependence on spot trading volumes. The report highlights a key challenge: capturing market share does not guarantee profitability in a declining and less volatile market. Coinbase's future performance will depend on how quickly its new revenue streams can offset the pressures on its core spot trading business.

cryptonews.ru07/31 09:26

Coinbase Hits Record Crypto Market Share but Fails to Avoid Losses

cryptonews.ru07/31 09:26

$35 Billion Loss: OpenAI Star Leopold Aschenbrenner Sells His Trading Portfolio

Hedge fund Situational Awareness LP, founded by former OpenAI employee Leopold Aschenbrenner, sold off its entire portfolio of public stocks—both long and short positions—in a single block trade to Ken Griffin's Citadel in late July 2026. This reduced the fund's assets from a peak of roughly $45 billion earlier that month to about $10 billion. The forced sale was triggered by significant losses from a steep drop in AI infrastructure stocks like SK Hynix and adverse moves in short positions on software names such as Adobe. Prime brokers Bank of America, Goldman Sachs, and JPMorgan Chase issued margin calls, compelling the liquidation. Launched after Aschenbrenner's 2024 departure from OpenAI, the fund had previously reported stellar returns, including a 439% net gain for H1 2026. Its major public holdings, which included Nebius Group, Sandisk, Micron, and CoreWeave, all fell over 30-35% in July 2026. The fund will continue operating with its private investments, notably a stake in Anthropic valued at approximately $5 billion. The incident highlights the risks of concentrated leverage in the AI sector and draws parallels to the 2021 collapse of Archegos Capital Management, underscoring systemic vulnerabilities when multiple prime brokers face simultaneous margin calls.

cryptonews.ru07/31 09:11

$35 Billion Loss: OpenAI Star Leopold Aschenbrenner Sells His Trading Portfolio

cryptonews.ru07/31 09:11

Strategy's Loss in the Second Quarter Reaches $8.22 Billion Amid Bitcoin Decline

Strategy, the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, reported a net loss of $8.22 billion for the second quarter. This loss was primarily driven by an $8.32 billion unrealized loss on its Bitcoin holdings due to a decline in the asset's price during the period. Despite these paper losses, the company increased its Bitcoin holdings to 843,775 BTC, a 25% growth since the start of the year. As part of a new monetization strategy, Strategy sold approximately $218.4 million worth of Bitcoin, mainly to fund dividends for preferred shareholders, with $216 million of that sold after Q2 ended. The company also built a $3.75 billion cash reserve, which it claims is sufficient to cover over two years of dividend and interest payments, aiming to insulate itself from Bitcoin's volatility while meeting obligations. Following the earnings release, Strategy's stock (MSTR) rose 4.7% in regular trading but corrected slightly after-hours. This pattern reflects how the company's accounting results are heavily tied to Bitcoin's price swings, even as its long-term strategy remains unchanged. The report indicates that Strategy is maintaining its core strategy of accumulating Bitcoin while building a financial buffer. This quarterly loss follows a recognizable pattern, with the company posting significant unrealized losses in previous quarters (e.g., $12.4 billion in Q4 2025 and ~$12.5 billion in Q1 2026) due to fair-value accounting. A key technical shift is its new monetization program, which introduces periodic selling pressure on the market, transitioning Strategy from a pure accumulator to a participant that occasionally adds supply. A critical question remains: how long can the cash reserve cover dividend obligations if a Bitcoin price downturn persists beyond two years?

cryptonews.ru07/31 08:05

Strategy's Loss in the Second Quarter Reaches $8.22 Billion Amid Bitcoin Decline

cryptonews.ru07/31 08:05

Quantum Solutions invested 1000 ETH to fund the development of Nvidia GPUs

Japanese company Quantum Solutions sold 1,000 ETH for approximately $1.9 million, losing its status as Japan's largest corporate Ethereum holder to Def Consulting. The proceeds are earmarked for funding the development of an AI data center, including purchasing Nvidia B300 and GB300 GPUs. This sale on July 30 followed a previous sale of 904 ETH in June. In total, Quantum has sold 1,904 ETH, reducing its holdings by about 29% from its initial 6,668.8 ETH. The company now holds roughly 4,764.8 ETH, while Def Consulting holds 4,976 ETH. Quantum acquired most of its Ethereum during the late 2025 rally when prices were between $4,000-$4,500. With ETH trading around $1,906, the remaining position is valued at approximately $9.1 million. The company expects to report a loss of about $100,000 from the latest sale. The board has authorized the sale of up to 4,375 ETH by October 30, leaving 2,471 ETH potentially available for sale. However, 3,050 ETH from the remaining balance is collateral for a loan, and only 1,714.8 ETH is in a trading account, creating a shortfall for meeting the new sales authorization. Future sales will depend on ETH's price and the data center project's cash needs.

cryptonews.ru07/31 05:33

Quantum Solutions invested 1000 ETH to fund the development of Nvidia GPUs

cryptonews.ru07/31 05:33

Cyclical Stock or Growth Stock? Coinbase Q2 Earnings Report Reveals 'Valuation Divide'

Coinbase's Q2 2026 results revealed a mixed picture, sparking debate over whether the company is a cyclical stock tied to crypto markets or a future growth stock. Total revenue of $1.22 billion missed expectations, declining 19% year-over-year. Retail trading revenue, still the largest income source, fell 30% to $452 million, reflecting a drop in spot crypto trading activity. While the company highlighted a record 10.3% overall crypto trading market share, this figure includes newer segments like derivatives and prediction markets. Net loss widened to $359 million, marking a third consecutive quarterly loss. However, the report showed diversification efforts. Subscription and service revenue reached $555 million, nearly matching transaction revenue. Stablecoin revenue, at $292 million, remained a strong second pillar. The company emphasized its future potential in stablecoins (notably USDC) and on-chain agent economies. Over 90% of agent stablecoin transactions occur on Base, its layer-2 network, positioning it as a leader in the emerging AI-agent finance (AIFi) sector. CEO Brian Armstrong expressed confidence in bitcoin's cyclical recovery but stressed the need for diversified revenue. The valuation divergence hinges on whether investors focus on current cyclical weakness or future growth from these new business lines.

marsbit07/31 04:50

Cyclical Stock or Growth Stock? Coinbase Q2 Earnings Report Reveals 'Valuation Divide'

marsbit07/31 04:50

STRC Major De-pegging's First Financial Report, How Will Strategy Repair Its Capital Flywheel?

Bitcoin treasury company Strategy released its Q2 2026 earnings report on July 31. Despite a 6.9% year-over-year revenue increase to $122 million, the company recorded a net loss of $8.22 billion, largely due to $8.32 billion in unrealized losses from Bitcoin price fluctuations. As of quarter-end, Strategy holds 843,775 BTC with an average cost of $75,000 per coin, and Bitcoin per share increased. The report highlights a critical shift in Strategy's capital model following the de-pegging of its key financing tool, STRC (Strategic Coin), which fell below its $100 target. Management's top priority is restoring STRC to its target value, aiming for a recovery by September 8. They rule out discounted STRC issuances and plan to maintain its dividend yield at 12%, instead focusing on bolstering its $3.75 billion cash reserve. Strategy has moved from a one-way "buy-and-hold" Bitcoin strategy to active capital management. This new approach, part of its "Digital Credit Capital Framework," involves flexibly managing its balance sheet across four elements: BTC, USD cash, common stock (MSTR), and digital credit securities like STRC. This allows for BTC monetization (having sold $218.4 million in BTC so far), strategic repurchases of discounted securities, and debt optimization, as seen with a $1.5 billion convertible bond buyback. The company's future hinges on two key tests: successfully re-pegging STRC to restore market confidence in its digital credit system, and a long-term recovery in Bitcoin's price to ultimately support its growth thesis.

marsbit07/31 03:37

STRC Major De-pegging's First Financial Report, How Will Strategy Repair Its Capital Flywheel?

marsbit07/31 03:37

With Two Consecutive Quarters of Losses, Coinbase Must Rely on Paths Beyond Trading

Coinbase posted its second consecutive quarterly net loss of $359 million on $1.22 billion in revenue for Q2, highlighting its vulnerability to crypto market cycles where weaker prices and lower volatility reduce user trading. However, the report also reveals a strategic shift in its business model. Despite a 25% quarter-over-quarter decline in global spot trading volume, Coinbase increased its market share to a company-record 10.3%. This suggests its position as a compliant U.S. on-ramp is strengthening even in a cooler market. A key development is the diversification of revenue streams. Transaction revenue fell to $599 million, nearly equaling subscription and services revenue of $555 million. Stablecoin services, generating $292 million, are becoming a crucial revenue "floor." This income, derived from interest on the $20 billion average USDC balance held on its platform, is less tied to daily trading activity. Furthermore, while spot trading volume dropped significantly, derivatives volume held steady at $1.03 trillion. Coinbase is pushing to integrate spot, stablecoin, and derivatives liquidity to create a more interconnected and sticky ecosystem for users. The GAAP net loss includes non-cash expenses like stock-based compensation and crypto asset valuation changes. Its adjusted EBITDA remained positive at $208 million for the 14th straight quarter, indicating core operations can cover ongoing costs. The company is also reducing expenses to manage the downturn. The central question moving forward is whether Coinbase's growing market share, stablecoin revenues, and expanding product integration can sufficiently offset the inherent cyclicality of its core trading business during future market contractions.

marsbit07/31 03:16

With Two Consecutive Quarters of Losses, Coinbase Must Rely on Paths Beyond Trading