ETH falls amid $133 million spot Ethereum ETFs outflows

  • Ethereum (ETH) slumped more than 8% after the US spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds saw over $133 million in outflows in the second day of trading.
  • Ether price fell on Thursday amid the outflows, reaching lows of $3,156 across major exchanges.

Spot Ether ETFs outflows

The new ETFs cumulatively posted over $106 million in inflows on day one, which incidentally remained green despite more than $484 million exiting the Grayscale’s Ethereum Trust (ETHE). But on day two, the total outflows of $326.9 million from ETHE outpaced the total inflows, resulting in net outflows of $133.3 million.

Per data on SosoValue, ETHE has seen two-day outflows race to over $810 million, which has the converted fund’s net assets as of writing at $8.04 billion.

Performance wise for the other spot Ether ETFs, the second day of trading saw Fidelity’s FETH record the most inflows at $74.5 million. This was slightly lower than the $71.3 million investors put into FETH on July 23.

Meanwhile, Bitwise saw $29.6 million flow into its BITW on day two, down from $204 million seen a day earlier. BlackRock’s ETHA, which stormed out of the gate with over $266 million in inflows on debut, recorded just $17.4 million on July 24.

The outflows have seen total net assets in the spot Ether ETFs drop slightly from over $10.2 billion on Jlu 23 to around $9.54 billion as of the end of trading day July 24. Overall, this accounts for about 2.35% of the total market cap of Ethereum.

Crypto liquidations hit $290 million

ETH price currently hovers around $3,179, about 8% down in the past 24 hours. The altcoin’s price has dropped nearly 6% in the past month.

With Ethereum struggling after the ETF launch and Mt. Gox repayments weighing down Bitcoin, the total crypto market cap has declined 4% in 24 hours. Meanwhile, total crypto liquidations after the sharp decreases for ETH and BTC reached $290 million early Thursday.

Of these, Coinglass data shows $262 million are longs, with Ethereum accounting for over $98 million and Bitcoin $72 million in liquidated bullish bets.

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Crypto price predictions: Raydium (RAY), LayerZero (ZRO), Poodlana (POODL)

  • Raydium’s (RAY) price targets $4.27 after a 50% surge, supported by MoonPay.
  • LayerZero (ZRO) forecasted to hit $4.524084 by August and $6.038442 by end of September.
  • Poodlana (POODL) presale raises $2.6M, with the final price set to $0.054.

As the cryptocurrency market continues to evolve, investors are closely monitoring emerging tokens and established players alike. Among the notable names making waves are Raydium (RAY), LayerZero (ZRO), and Poodlana (POODL), each offering unique opportunities and risks.

This article delves into the recent price movements, developments, and future predictions for these three tokens, providing insights into their potential trajectories in the ever-dynamic crypto space.

Raydium (RAY) could hit $4.27 after the MoonPay integration

Raydium (RAY) has recently demonstrated impressive price performance, fueled by a combination of strategic integrations and market dynamics.

This price performance follows a significant increase in price over the last two days, with gains exceeding 30% and a notable pump of more than 50%.

The token’s growth is attributed to the recent integration with MoonPay, which has enhanced its accessibility by allowing users to purchase Solana-based tokens directly with fiat currencies.

The integration with MoonPay is a key development for Raydium, simplifying entry into the Solana ecosystem for its 20 million users. This move lowers barriers to entry and attracts new participants to the platform, potentially boosting liquidity and trading volumes.

After finding support at $1.83, Raydium has been on a bullish rally, with a primary target set at $4.27.

However, technical analysis suggests caution, as the price is approaching resistance at around $2.6. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is currently at 73, indicating that the market may experience a short-term retracement before any further significant movements.

Long-term investors should watch the $2.6 resistance level closely for signs of continued bullish momentum.

LayerZero (ZRO) projected to see modest gain as July comes to an end

LayerZero (ZRO) has also seen a positive trajectory, with its price showing robust growth over recent months. As of July 25, 2024, LayerZero’s price stands at $4.505978.

Predictions for the near term suggest a modest increase, with the price expected to reach approximately $4.510197 by the end of this week.

Moving into August, the price could further rise to $4.524084 by August 24, 2024. Looking further ahead, LayerZero is projected to see a 5% increase by September, potentially reaching $6.038442.

The token’s performance is buoyed by its significant role in the blockchain interoperability space.

LayerZero’s technical advancements and successful distribution of rewards in its Sybil bounty program have contributed to its growing market presence. The network has also been integrated on several chain over the past weeks including Flare Network, Gravity Chain, Mode Network, and it is currently developing an interoperability standard for Cosmos that enables Cosmos chains to connect to LayerZero-enabled chains.

As the network continues to develop and integrate new features, LayerZero’s long-term outlook remains positive, with anticipated steady growth in its value.

Poodlana (POODL) price projected to rise by 170% by presale end

Poodlana (POODL), a meme coin that has carved out a niche in the FashionFi space, is experiencing a remarkable presale phase.

As of now, the presale has raised an impressive $2,620,278.89, with the current token price at $0.0265, reflecting a 32.5% increase from the initial offering.

The presale is set to conclude in 22 days and the final presale price is projected to reach $0.054, with day-one buyers potentially seeing returns of up to 170%.

Poodlana’s unique blend of luxury fashion and meme culture has struck a chord globally, particularly in Asian markets.

The token’s appeal lies in its association with high-fashion aesthetics and the beloved poodle breed, creating a fresh and engaging niche known as FashionFi.

The upcoming exchange listing on August 16 at 12 p.m. UTC is highly anticipated, as it will mark Poodlana’s debut on decentralized exchanges like Raydium with full token visibility and liquidity. All tokens will be 100% unlocked from day one, ensuring transparency and fairness.

The project’s roadmap includes several exciting phases beyond the presale. Following its launch, Poodlana plans to expand through centralized exchange listings, a major marketing blitz, and collaborations with high-end fashion brands.

Additionally, Poodlana aims to introduce a staking platform and exclusive airdrops, further engaging its community and rewarding early supporters.

The long-term vision includes global expansion and philanthropic efforts to support animal welfare, enhancing its appeal to a broad audience.

For more information about Poodlana and the ongoing POODL token presale, visit their official website.

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Franklin Templeton Endorses Solana Following Launch of its Ethereum ETF

  • Franklin Templeton has said that Solana has shown “major adoption and continues to mature”
  • The asset manager launched its second digital asset-backed ETF, the Franklin Ethereum ETF (EZET)
  • Franklin Templeton has agreed to fully waive its fees until January 2025 for the first $10bn in fund assets

Franklin Templeton has indicated it’s confident in the development of crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) claiming “there are other exciting and major developments” that will drive the crypto industry forward.

In a post of X, the asset manager wrote: “Besides Bitcoin and Ethereum, there are other exciting and major developments that we believe will drive the crypto space forward.”

Franklin Templeton X post

Showing enthusiasm for a Solana ETF, Franklin Templeton added:

“Solana has shown major adoption and continues to mature, overcoming technological growing pains and highlighting the potential of high-throughput, monolithic architectures.”

Ethereum ETF Launch

The announcement from Franklin Templeton comes after the asset manager launched its second digital asset-backed ETF, the Franklin Ethereum ETF (EZET), which is available on the Chicago Board Options Exchange (Cboe).

Speaking of the launch, Patrick O’Connor, head of Global ETFs for Franklin Templeton, said: “After the success of our spot bitcoin ETF (EZBC) launch in January, we are proud to add EZET to our growing lineup of digital asset ETFs.”

O’Connor added that the company was “thrilled” to provide its clients more access to the digital asset industry in a “regulated fund structure that integrates seamlessly into traditional portfolios.”

As part of its launch, Franklin Templeton has agreed to fully waive fees until January 2025 for the first $10bn in fund assets.

Earlier this week, Cboe announced listing five ether ETFs following the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) approval. Franklin Templeton was one of those, the others are 21Shares Core Ethereum ETF, Fidelity Ethereum Fund, Invesco Galaxy Ethereum ETF, and VanEck Ethereum ETF.

Data shows that investors traded over $1bn worth of shares from the ether ETF issuers on the first day of availability, with a net inflow of $106.7m.

Solana ETFs

In July, Cboe also submitted two applications to list spot Solana ETFs on its platform: 21Shares and VanEck. Filing two 19b-4 form applications on July 8, the SEC has until March 2025 to make a decision.

According to the Cboe, a potential Solana ETF is similar to spot Bitcoin and spot Ethereum funds, adding “much like bitcoin and ETH, the Exchange believes that SOL is resistant to price manipulation and that “other means to prevent fraudulent and manipulative acts and practices” exist to justify dispensing with the requisite surveillance sharing agreement.”

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Ferrari to Extend Crypto Payment Scheme to Europe Following US Launch

  • Ferrari is to accept crypto payments in Europe by the end of July
  • The luxury sports car company wants to extend the scheme to other dealers by the end of 2024
  • The move follows the successful launch of Ferrari’s crypto payment scheme in the US last October

Ferrari is to extend its scheme to accept cryptocurrency payments in Europe by the end of July, Reuters reported Wednesday.

The Italian-based luxury car company also plans to extend its service to other dealers by the end of 2024. Last October, Ferrari started accepting crypto payments in the US for its high-end cars, in partnership with BitPay, a crypto payment processor.

At the time, it was reported that payment was accepted in Bitcoin, Ether, and USD Coin. The move came after a surge in market demand and repeated requests from their dealers.

“The entry into the European market follows the successful launch of this alternative payment system in the United States less than a year ago, to support dealers in better addressing the evolving needs of its clients,” Ferrari said.

Protecting Ferrari’s dealers from crypto price swings, BitPay will switch the crypto into traditional fiat, excluding fees or surcharges from clients.

Companies Accepting Crypto

With market prices continuing to rise and as a popular form of investment it seems like a natural step for major companies to accept crypto payments.

However, despite this, high energy use and unclear regulation are preventing crypto payments being widely accepted, particularly with major companies.

In 2021, for instance, Tesla began accepting Bitcoin payments for its electric cars; however, CEO Elon Musk suspended crypto payments due to the use of fossil fuels connected to Bitcoin mining.

Despite this, there are some who are embracing crypto payments, hoping to make it more mainstream.

In April, Crypto.com and Adelaide Oval, one of the top sporting grounds in Australia, teamed up to bring the first-ever crypto payments at a major stadium in Australia. The collaboration sees sports fans and concert-goers in the country pay with crypto for food and drinks at outlets in the stadium.

In 2022, fashion brand Balenciaga followed in the footsteps of Gucci when it started accepting payment in cryptocurrency.

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Ferrari extends crypto payment system to Europe after US launch

  • Ferrari has announced it will begin to accept crypto payments for its luxury sports cars in Europe.
  • The expansion starts from the end of July, with this coming after the Italian car maker launched its crypto payment scheme in the United States.

Ferrari will accept crypto for its luxury sports cars from customers in Europe from the end of July, the Italian car maker announced on Wednesday.

According to a report by Reuters, Ferrari is expanding its cryptocurrency payments system to European dealers of its cars, adding the new market to its presence in the United States. Other than Europe, the luxury sports car maker will look to bring the crypto payments system to its other dealer networks across the globe.

Ferrari to accept crypto payments in Europe

Ferrari began accepting crypto for its cars in the US in 2023. Per the Reuters report on July 24, the company plans to have the same scheme available in Europe and other countries. However, this will only be available where crypto payments are legally accepted.

The target for the EU launch is the end of this month, while other jurisdictions should have support for crypto by the end of this year.

Expansion into Europe allows Ferrari to bring an alternative payment method for its European customers amid the evolving market, the company noted. Last year, when Ferrari launched the pay with crypto option, it tapped major crypto payments processor BitPay.

While the announcement released on Wednesday does not state the crypto partner, the company did acknowledge that most dealers across Europe are already getting ready for the rollout. Most of these companies have integrated or are in the process of adding support for the new scheme, the report added.

Ferrari’s partnership with BitPay allowed clients to buy cars with Bitcoin, Ethereum and USDC.

Bitpay helps convert crypto into traditional currencies on payment completion, with this helping merchants safeguard against potential price swings.

BitPay announced in June that it had joined MoonPay’s partner network to bring PayPal payments to its users in the US and EU.

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