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Cryptocurrency Price Today: Bitcoin Sees Bloodbath, Dips Below $59,000. Top Coins Land In Reds

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July 4, 2024

Cryptocurrency Price Today: Bitcoin Sees Bloodbath, Dips Below ,000. Top Coins Land In Reds

Bitcoin (BTC), the world’s oldest and most valued cryptocurrency, lost all its hard-earned gains from the past weeks and dipped below the $59,000 mark early Thursday. It is largely believed that market pressures, including US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s comments on inflation reduction and increased selling pressure due to to the $9-billion release from Mt. Gox, has led to the recent downfall. Understandably, other popular altcoins — including the likes of Ethereum (ETH), Dogecoin (DOGE), Ripple (XRP), Solana (SOL), and Litecoin (LTC) — saw dips across the board as the overall Market Fear & Greed Index stood at 45 (Neutral) out of 100, as per CoinMarketCap data. Sam Altman-led Worldcoin (WLD) emerged to be the biggest gainer, with a 24-hour jump of nearly 6 percent. Akash Network (AKT) became the biggest loser, with a 24-hour dip of nearly 13 percent.

The global crypto market cap stood at $2.17 trillion at the time of writing, registering a 24-hour dip of 3.78 percent.

Bitcoin (BTC) Price Today

Bitcoin price stood at $58,890.09, registering a 24-hour dip of 0.43 percent, as per CoinMarketCap. According to Indian exchange WazirX, BTC price stood at Rs 53.21 lakh.

Ethereum (ETH) Price Today

ETH price stood at $3,230.37, marking a 24-hour loss of 3.65 percent at the time of writing. As per WazirX, Ethereum price in India stood at Rs 2.91 lakh.

Dogecoin (DOGE) Price Today

DOGE registered a 24-hour dip of 5.45 percent, as per CoinMarketCap data, currently priced at $0.1148. As per WazirX, Dogecoin price in India stood at Rs 10.54.

Litecoin (LTC) Price Today

Litecoin saw a 24-hour loss of 6.45 percent. At the time of writing, it was trading at $70.46. LTC price in India stood at Rs 6,352.

Ripple (XRP) Price Today

XRP price stood at $0.4592, seeing a 24-hour dip of 4.18 percent. As per WazirX, Ripple price stood at Rs 41.52.

Solana (SOL) Price Today

Solana price stood at $136.51, marking a 24-hour dip of 7.77 percent. As per WazirX, SOL price in India stood at Rs 12,550.01.

Top Crypto Gainers Today (July 4)

As per CoinMarketCap data, here are the top five crypto gainers over the past 24 hours:

Worldcoin (WLD)

Price: $2.31
24-hour gain: 5.34 percent

Bittensor (TAO)

Price: $234.23
24-hour gain: 0.23 percent

MultiversX (EGLD)

Price: $31.75
24-hour gain: 5.82 percent

Quant (QNT)

Price: $81.14
24-hour gain: 4.60 percent

MANTRA (OM)

Price: $0.8233
24-hour gain: 4.33 percent

Top Crypto Losers Today (July 4)

As per CoinMarketCap data, here are the top five crypto losers over the past 24 hours:

Akash Network (AKT)

Price: $3.25
24-hour loss: 12.61 percent

Conflux (CFX)

Price: $0.1489
24-hour loss: 12.50 percent

Fantom (FTM)

Price: $0.492
24-hour loss: 11.34 percent

Beam (BEAM)

Price: $0.01579
24-hour loss: 11.16 percent

Floki (FLOKI)

Price: $0.0001565
24-hour loss: 11.16 percent

What Crypto Exchanges Are Saying About Current Market Scenario

Mudrex co-founder and CEO Edul Patel told ABP Live, “Bitcoin is currently trading around the $58,000-$59,000 zone. This level is significant as BTC faces various market pressures, including outflows from spot BTC ETFs after a five-day inflow streak, selling pressure from the release of $9 billion from Mt. Gox, and US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s comments on inflation reduction, stating that more evidence is needed before considering interest rate cuts. If BTC breaks below this support level, it could potentially drop to the next support levels at $56,500, $54,800, and $50,500. Investors and traders should closely monitor the market.”

CoinSwitch Markets Desk noted, “BTC crashed to a new three month low of under 58k USD before a mini recovery back to just under 60k USD. While the local low of BTC stands at 56.7k USD, anything lower would take us to a 5 month low in BTC prices. If not recovered again, 60k USD may now become a resistance. On the other hand, asset management firm Bitwise has amended its S-1 registration with the US SEC expected to give the final approvals on the ETH ETF as early as July. However this news could not stop ETH to bleed as it fell by more than 3% yesterday.”

Rajagopal Menon, Vice President, WazirX, said, “In the past 24 hours, more than $64.2 million in Bitcoin long positions have been liquidated, intensifying the asset’s selling pressure. Bitcoin failed to break the $61,000 resistance, prompting a decline to the critical $58,000 level. Further resistance is expected around the $60,000 mark as bears dominate the market, driven by liquidations, whale movements, and miner sell-offs. Uncertainty surrounding the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decisions is also adding to Bitcoin’s volatility. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has hinted at larger-than-expected rate cuts, though no timeline has been provided. This outlook is seen as bullish for Bitcoin and major altcoins. Additionally, a slowdown in miner sell-offs could alleviate market pressure in the coming weeks.”

Sathvik Vishwanath, CEO and co-founder of Unocoin, said, “Bitcoin recently fell below $60,000 to $59,544, driven by a stronger US dollar supported by robust labor market data, reducing expectations of an impending Fed rate cut. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s cautious stance on inflation targets further added to uncertainty and affected bitcoin’s trajectory. The upcoming launch of the Ethereum ETF on July 8 could intensify competition in the crypto market and potentially add downward pressure on Bitcoin prices as investors focus on more. Technical indicators suggest caution, with the RSI nearing oversold levels and the 50 EMA indicating resistance. Bitcoin’s immediate support is around $59,000, key to its short-term bullish outlook.”

CoinDCX Research Team told ABP Live, “The crypto market experienced a significant decline, with BTC dipping to $58,000, filling all CME futures gaps. BTC is now at a crucial level of $59,000; losing this level could lead to a continued fall to $54,000. A reversal from here could target the range high of $72,000-$73,000. ETH also dropped, bouncing from key support at $3,150. Below this, support is at $3,050, with resistance at $3,370.”

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Bitdeer Invests $36 Million in First US Sealminer Factory as Bitcoin Mining Margins Stay Tight

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2 hours ago

July 10, 2026

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Bitdeer Invests Million in First US Sealminer Factory as Bitcoin Mining Margins Stay Tight

Key Takeaways

Bitdeer Targets 10,000 Monthly Sealminer Units With New $36 Million Nevada Factory

Bitdeer is moving ahead with a major U.S. manufacturing push, breaking ground on a $36 million advanced electronics facility in Sparks, Nevada, even as bitcoin mining economics remain near historic lows.

The 187,000-square-foot plant will be the company’s first domestic manufacturing and assembly site in the U.S. It is expected to be completed by the end of 2026 and is designed to produce 10,000 Sealminer units per month.

Bitdeer said the project will create about 70 local jobs across engineering, skilled technician and support roles. The facility will expand the company’s U.S. footprint beyond mining and data centers, adding a domestic production base for its proprietary mining machines.

“Producing our advanced Sealminer units right here in Nevada reflects our long-term commitment to building capacity and nurturing the talent necessary to support our growing digital infrastructure operations in America,” remarked Paul Hanson, Chairman of Bitdeer Industrial.

Vertical Integration During a Mining Slump

The timing is notable. Bitcoin miners are still dealing with weak hashprice, a key measure of mining revenue per unit of computing power.

Spot hashprice was recently around $29.81 per PH/s/day, after touching a daily low of $27.89 on Feb. 24. March also marked a record-low monthly average of $31.27, according to industry data.

The pressure reflects several factors: the April 2024 halving, rising network hashrate, and low transaction-fee revenue. Together, they have reduced revenue for miners using the same amount of computing power.

At these levels, profitability is increasingly concentrated among operators with cheap power and newer, more efficient machines.

Bitdeer is trying to address that pressure through vertical integration. The company has been developing its own Sealminer hardware and deploying the machines across its self-mining fleet.

Catherine Guo, CEO of Bitdeer Industrial, commented that the Sparks plant reflects the company’s contribution to Nevada’s diversifying economy.

“Our commitment underscores the state’s strategic advantages, including a highly accessible and skilled workforce, robust logistics networks, and a consistently business-friendly environment,” Guo said.

U.S. Expansion Meets AI Demand

The Nevada facility will complement Bitdeer’s existing U.S. data centers and its innovation hub in San Jose, California.

The project also comes as Bitdeer expands across mining and AI infrastructure. In its May operating update, the company reported 70.2 EH/s of self-mining hashrate, 921 bitcoin mined during the month, and about $69 million of annualized recurring revenue from its AI Cloud business.

Bitdeer also said it was in advanced talks with a potential colocation tenant at its Tydal, Norway site. That follows a broader industry trend in which miners are exploring AI and high-performance computing uses for power-rich data center assets.

The facility is expected to begin contributing to Bitdeer’s manufacturing capacity as the mining hardware market becomes more selective. Weak hashprice can slow equipment demand, but it can also push well-capitalized miners to replace older machines with more efficient models.

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British Airline Jet2 Shares Jump 9% After $536M Fuel Hedge Gain Offsets Middle East Travel Fears

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13 hours ago

July 9, 2026

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British Airline Jet2 Shares Jump 9% After 6M Fuel Hedge Gain Offsets Middle East Travel Fears

Key Takeaways

Sector Resilience Amid Fuel Volatility

British airline and package holiday provider Jet2 defied intense geopolitical instability and travel sector panic triggered by the Middle East war by reporting a more than $500 million balance sheet boost, fueled by the rising price of jet fuel.

As the conflict in the Middle East escalated, spiking fuel rates caused the value of the company’s fuel derivatives to soar. According to Jet2’s full financial results released July 8, an extra $536 million in income was primarily driven by these favorable fair value movements.

The financial buffer comes after widespread fears earlier this year that rising energy costs could push airlines into bankruptcy and force massive summer holiday cancellations. In the United States, higher fuel prices contributed to the collapse of low-budget airline Spirit in May. The United Kingdom had been labeled as the nation “most exposed” to the jet fuel crisis, forcing government ministers to scramble to protect airline fuel access and temporarily suspend airport capacity rules.

While Jet2 was able to mitigate the price shock, the broader conflict still took a toll on booking behaviors. The airline conceded that ongoing travel uncertainty from the war caused holidaymakers to delay their trips and book much closer to their departure dates than usual. As a result, Jet2’s cash inflow plummeted by 67% to approximately $103 million for the fiscal year ending March 31.

Financially, Jet2 reported mixed full-year results. Group revenue climbed 4% to $10.05 billion, but pre-tax profit slipped 7% to $738.6 million, hit hard by lower income earned on its cash deposits.

Despite the profit dip, operational metrics showed strong consumer demand. Jet2 increased its total seat capacity by 8% to 24 million and flew 20.8 million passengers — a 5% increase year-over-year. The company also announced a new $335 million share buyback program, pointing to robust liquidity and confidence in its midterm outlook.

On the stock market, shares of the AIM-listed company jumped 9% to $19.92 at Wednesday’s opening bell, leaving the stock up 5% for the year.

Chief Executive Issues Tax Warning

The financial report coincided with an aggressive political warning from Jet2 Chief Executive Steve Heapy. Speaking to shareholders, Heapy cautioned political figures — specifically naming prominent politician Andy Burnham — against treating the aviation and holiday industry as a “cash cow.”

Burnham is widely anticipated to enter Downing Street later this month following recent political shifts.

“Don’t treat the aviation or holiday industry as a cash cow, because taxes increase the price of flying,” Heapy said, pointing out that Jet2 had to absorb $67 million in additional regulatory and tax costs over the last year. “I think, you know, enough is enough.”

Operationally, Jet2 is pushing a major expansion strategy designed to challenge the UK’s dominant legacy carriers. In March, the airline launched a six-aircraft hub at London Gatwick Airport, signaling an aggressive move out of its traditional northern England strongholds. The company notes it now operates within a 90-minute drive of more than 90% of the UK population.

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Binance maintains commitment to EU, seeking more licences in Asia

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23 hours ago

July 9, 2026

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Binance maintains commitment to EU, seeking more licences in Asia

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance remains in “close talks” with regulators in the European Union over its application to operate in the bloc and is seeking to secure more licences in ‌Asia, said its co-chief executive Richard Teng on Thursday.