Why Is Crypto Up Today? – July 14, 2025

The crypto market is up today, for the third day in a row. 98 of the top 100 coins per market cap have appreciated over the past 24 hours. At the same time, the cryptocurrency market capitalization has decreased by 0.3% to $3.88 trillion. The total crypto trading volume is at $172 billion. TLDR: The crypto market stands firmly in the green zone; BTC recorded a new ATH, surpassing $120,000; ETH moved above the $3,000 mark and is holding there; Market sentiment climbed within the greed zone; Both US BTC and ETH spot ETFs recorded significant positive flows; Foundations remain strong, and there’s room for further growth; ”The market appears to be positioning for a major upward leg.” Crypto Winners & Losers The crypto market continues the green streak, with all top 10 coins per market cap rising over the past days. Bitcoin (BTC) has kept increasing as well. Not only did it hit another all-time high, but it has surpassed the $120,000 level. The coin jumped another 3.7% in a day, currently trading at $122,273. At the same time, Ethereum (ETH) rose by 2.4% and above the $3,000 mark. It’s currently changing hands at $3,028. The category’s best performer is XRP (XRP) . It’s up 5.3% to the price of $2.94. Dogecoin (DOGE) is the second-highest gainer. It appreciated 4.3% to $0.2075. Looking at the top 100 coins, we find that only two are red. However, both fell by less than 0.3%, meaning that they are practically unchanged. These are Gate (GT) and Leo Token (LEO) , now trading at $15.91 and $9. On the other hand, six coins saw double-digit increases, and two of these are up above 20%. Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) appreciated 28% to $0.02868. Also, Algorand (ALGO) is up 21.7%, trading at $0.2847. The crypto market has risen on the continued and rising institutional interest and favorable regulatory developments globally. Notably, ‘Crypto Week’ in the US begins today , during which lawmakers in the House of Representatives will review three major crypto bills. Bitcoin Economic Calendar for the week of July 14th (“Crypto Week”): Monday: Start of the Tornado Cash Trial, U.S. House of Representatives meetings to review the “Anti-CBDC Surveillance State” Act, the “Digital Asset Market Clarity” Act of 2025, and the “GENIUS” Act Tuesday:… pic.twitter.com/SARipkbi80 — Ledn (@hodlwithLedn) July 13, 2025 Interestingly, Bitcoin’s creator Satoshi Nakamoto is now the 11 th richest person as Bitcoin surged past $120,000. If bitcoin does its normal 50%/ann then Satoshi will pass Buffett this year and Zuck sometime next year-ish to be #2 richest in world (Elon has huge lead). It’s fascinating to ponder that the founder of something so successful never cashed in. It echoes Jack Bogle in that regard https://t.co/tu9MRzUD5h — Eric Balchunas (@EricBalchunas) June 2, 2025 ‘There’s Still Room to Run’ Seamus Rocca, CEO of Xapo Bank , commented on Bitcoin’s climb to a new It’s a rally “increasingly defined by institutional conviction, moving beyond retail speculation.” He says: “This isn’t a frenzied boom with no foundation; instead, this is a measured ascent, backed up by large institutional players with the long-term in mind.” The fundamentals that have supported BTC’s role as a hedge remain strong, with monetary policy still tight and geopolitical tensions simmering. “Should rate pressures ease or policy pivots emerge, there’s still room to run.” “But for now, the momentum we’ve seen over the last 48 hours is clear. It’s also another sign that Bitcoin isn’t just growing in value, but also as a genuine asset class that is rivalling traditional finance,” says Rocca. Moreover, Nick Forster, Founder at decentralized onchain options platform Derive.xyz , says that there is a 10% chance BTC will hit $150,000 by 26 September and a 11% chance it will surpass $180,000 by 26 December. Also, there’s a 20% chance that ETH will hit $3,600 by 26 September. “Between the fiscal backdrop, the rate outlook, and resurgent ETF flows, the market appears to be positioning for a major upward leg,” Forester says. “While volatility remains moderate compared to 2020-21, directional conviction is growing, especially in ETH. We’re watching closely for confirmation of this trend over the coming week.” Additionally, crypto exchange VALR co-founder and CEO Farzam Ehsani commented that BTC’s all-time highs are exciting, but “what’s truly transformative is its promise for humanity: a borderless, politically neutral money that restores financial sovereignty to individuals.” Bitcoin is “a potential global reserve currency, free from the manipulation we’ve seen throughout monetary history. As this vision unfolds, Bitcoin’s price will appreciate far beyond current levels, though with drawdowns along the way,” Ehsani argues. Levels & Events to Watch Next At the time of writing, BTC trades at $122,273. The coin was trading around $118,015 for the first time of the day, with the intraday low of $117,790. It initially rose gradually, then jumped from $118,993 to the current price. Along the way, it hit a fresh all-time high of $122,369. Traders and analysts are now looking at the $125,000 mark. Furthermore, Bitcoin may reach the $135,000 mark by the end of summer , per Russian crypto industry experts. Bitcoin Price Chart. Source: TradingView Yan Pinchuk, the deputy head of exchange operations at the crypto exchange Whitebird , said Bitcoin could “reach levels of between $130,000 and $150,000 by the end of the year.” But he warned that “given the close correlation of Bitcoin with the tech sector, a [US] stock market correction will likely cause the crypto market to sag temporarily.” Moreover, Ethereum is currently trading at $3,028. It managed to not only surpass the $3,000 mark again, but hold it as well. The price was nearing the $3,000 level for a while today, but could not reach it. After dropping to $2,955, it surged to the intraday high of $3,052. Meanwhile, the crypto market sentiment also surged and sits comfortably in greed territory. The Fear and Greed Index rose from 67 yesterday to 70 today . This is the highest it’s been in more than a month. This level signals caution to investors, but also potential overconfidence, which may consequently lead to inflated prices. Source: CoinMarketCap Furthermore, on 11 July, the US BTC spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded another significant positive flow, for the seventh day in a row. They saw inflows of $1.03 billion , following $1.18 billion. BlackRock’s share is the highest by far: $953.52 million. It’s followed Ark & 21Shares’ $23.51 million. Also, US ETH ETFs saw inflows for six days in a row, with $204.82 million on Friday. Again, BlackRock recorded the majority of this amount: $137.08 million. Grayscale follows with $25.51 million. Meanwhile, Metaplanet , one of the top five corporate Bitcoin holders, has purchased an additional 797 Bitcoin for approximately $93.6 million for an average price of around $117,451. Metaplanet has acquired 797 BTC for ~$93.6 million at ~$117,451 per bitcoin and has achieved BTC Yield of 435.9% YTD 2025. As of 7/14/2025, we hold 16,352 $BTC acquired for ~$1.64 billion at ~$100,191 per bitcoin. $MTPLF pic.twitter.com/zFSH0WIima — Simon Gerovich (@gerovich) July 14, 2025 Additionally, SharpLink Gaming increased its Ethereum holdings with a fresh acquisition valued at nearly $49 million. Market insiders estimate that the company now holds around 270,000 ETH. Also, the Czech National Bank (CNB) has expanded its cryptocurrency exposure buying its first Coinbase shares . It purchased $18.1 million worth of them during the second quarter of 2025. The Czech National Bank added 51,732 shares of Coinbase (COIN) in Q2 2025, worth over $18M, marking its first position in the crypto exchange. It also increased its stake in Palantir (PLTR) by 49,135 shares, now holding 519,950 total. pic.twitter.com/gx9be2eToa — Satoshi Club (@esatoshiclub) July 13, 2025 Quick FAQ Why did crypto move with stocks today? The crypto market continued surging over the weekend and the past 24 hours. The US stock market dropped on the last day they were open. On Friday, the S&P 500 is down by 0.33%, the Nasdaq-100 fell by 0.21%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average decreased by 0.63%. We’ll have fresh results when the markets open today. The stocks fell, some retreating from their ATHs, following the latest tariff-related threats from US President Donald Trump. Is this rally sustainable? Analysts argue that the rally is sustainable and that the bull market will continue. The prices are likely to increase further this year. However, minor pullbacks and larger corrections are typical. They are not only possible but likely to occur in the short term. You may also like: (LIVE) Crypto News Today: Latest Updates for July 14, 2025 The crypto market is up today, for the third day in a row. 98 of the top 100 coins per market cap have appreciated over the past 24 hours. At the same time, the cryptocurrency market capitalization has decreased by 0.3% to $3.88 trillion. The total crypto trading volume is at $172 billion.Crypto Winners & LosersThe crypto market continues the green streak, with all top 10 coins per market cap rising over the past days.Bitcoin (BTC) has kept increasing as well. Not only did it… The post Why Is Crypto Up Today? – July 14, 2025 appeared first on Cryptonews .

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