Bitfinex

A notable transformation is occurring in US corporate treasury management as companies increasingly adopt Ethereum and Bitcoin strategies. Key developments: - Companies moving beyond basic Bitcoin holdings to include Ethereum - Shift represents evolution from pure store-of-value to utility-focused treasury approach - Institutional adoption expanding beyond early movers like MicroStrategy and Tesla The trend builds on earlier Bitcoin treasury adoption, but now encompasses: - DeFi integration potential - Smart contract functionality - Payment rail alternatives This strategic expansion suggests growing institutional confidence in crypto ecosystem maturity.

Bitfinex has received two notable nominations at CriptoLatinFest 2025: - Most Influential Exchange of the Year - Institutional Exchange of the Year Additionally, Bitfinex representative @Fabitcoiner is nominated for: - Institutional Figure of the Year (Colombia) - Best Instagram Influencer This follows Bitfinex's role as Official Sponsor of Business Day at the festival, focusing on institutional adoption and real-world applications. [Vote here](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSduEmpJivi9L_aHbfikDrnHj3OAMlP-lRnq5FOXBXsu23p1Og/viewform)

Bitcoin maintained support at $114,800 after last week's 5% drop that triggered $1.46B in long liquidations. While BTC shows resilience, attention is shifting to altcoins with open interest expanding from $26B to $44B since July. Key developments: - ETH dominance growing with increased speculative inflows - Daily liquidations averaging $350M indicate high leverage - US economic data shows weakness - Institutional crypto interest continues rising Market structure suggests rotation from BTC to alts, though elevated leverage raises risk levels. Long-term holders are distributing while ETFs and retail absorb supply near all-time highs.

Just as the VIX index measures traditional market volatility, cryptocurrency markets now have their own volatility indicators. Volmex Finance has developed three key indices: - **BVIV**: Bitcoin Volatility Index - **EVIV**: Ethereum Volatility Index - **SVIV**: Solana Volatility Index These indices are seeing rapid adoption among crypto traders, offering new ways to measure and trade market uncertainty. Recent market activity shows their relevance, with Bitcoin experiencing significant price swings between $64.8K-$67.8K in brief periods. [Watch the full breakdown](https://youtu.be/OGiNS6QmIFE)

Bitfinex Alpha offers institutional-grade crypto market analysis and insights delivered weekly. The newsletter provides: - Advanced market data and macro analysis - On-chain metrics and liquidity flow tracking - Trading signals and market forecasts Recent coverage has focused on Bitcoin's consolidation in the $100K-$110K range, with analysis of whale behavior, retail accumulation, and institutional flows. The service aims to help traders make informed decisions with professional-grade research. [Sign up for Bitfinex Alpha](https://go.bitfinex.com/AlphaSignUpPage)

KaiaChain is working to make DeFi more accessible by integrating it directly into established messaging platforms LINE and KakaoTalk, which together serve over 200M users. Key points: - Native integration provides familiar interface for mainstream users - Focuses on real user adoption rather than grant funding - Targets platforms people already trust and use daily John Cho recently appeared on Bitfinex Talks to explain the technical architecture and vision behind this integration. The approach represents a practical path toward scaled consumer adoption of Web3 technologies. Learn more: [Watch the full interview](https://youtu.be/FyrzUVrdJcU)

BitVMX has published a paper proposing a significant improvement to Lightning Network's security model through enhanced watchtower functionality. Key points: - Current watchtowers rely heavily on trust, creating potential security vulnerabilities - BitVMX's solution introduces enforceable and verifiable watchtower logic - Implementation could reduce trust requirements and enhance network resilience The proposal builds on existing security recommendations for Lightning Network, including channel state verification and established payment channel prioritization. Learn more: [BitVMX Watchtower Paper](https://blog.bitfinex.com/education/how-can-bitvmx-watchtowers-help-improve-the-lightning-network/)

**Bombie** has emerged as the most successful MiniDApp on KaiaChain, achieving remarkable player engagement with an average spend of $350 per user. John Cho, VP of Partnerships, discusses the key factors behind this success in a detailed interview: - Product structure optimization - Growth strategy implementation - Player retention mechanics Watch the full analysis here: [YouTube Interview](https://youtu.be/FyrzUVrdJcU) *Want to understand what makes a successful web3 game? This case study provides valuable insights.*

LaymansCrypto, Social Media Coordinator at TokenFi, will host a live AMA session on Bitfinex's Telegram channel. **Event Details:** - Date: July 4, 2025 - Time: 2PM UTC - Platform: [Bitfinex Telegram](http://t.me/bitfinex) - Host: @BitFreedomGus Community members can submit questions through the [submission form](https://forms.gle/D1eNETgSBc1bbdsz5) until 23:59 UTC. *Join the discussion to learn more about TokenFi's latest developments.*

Bitcoin continues its consolidation phase between $100K-$110K, with strong support at $98.7K and notably low leverage levels. Historical data indicates Q3 typically represents Bitcoin's weakest quarter, characterized by: - Reduced market volatility - Slower price movements - Extended consolidation periods This pattern follows an 81-day trading range of $91K-$102K earlier in 2025, marked by: - Historic low volatility levels - Bearish Inter-Exchange Flow Pulse - Significant altcoin corrections (PEPE -46.4%) *Key question*: Will current market conditions break from historical Q3 patterns? [Read full analysis on Bitfinex Alpha](https://blog.bitfinex.com/bitfinex-alpha/bitfinex-alpha-btc-consolidates-ahead-of-q3/)