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• IBIT now holds over 700,000 BTC, valued at approximately $75.5 billion at current prices.
• Since launching in January 2024, IBIT has become the dominant US spot Bitcoin ETF.
• It now accounts for over 55% of total BTC held across all US spot Bitcoin ETFs, according to data from Bitbo.

BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has surpassed 700,000 Bitcoin in holdings, marking a significant milestone for the spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund.

According to blockchain data platform Glassnode, IBIT now holds 700,000 BTC, valued at approximately $75.5 billion at current prices.

The asset milestone was reached following a $164.6 million net inflow into the fund on Monday.

Outpaces other Bitcoin ETFs and corporate treasuries

Since launching in January 2024, IBIT has become the dominant US spot Bitcoin ETF.

It now accounts for over 55% of total BTC held across all US spot Bitcoin ETFs, according to data from Bitbo.

Its 18-month growth trajectory places it ahead of other leading funds in the category, including Fidelity’s FBTC, which holds around 203,000 BTC, and Grayscale’s GBTC, which holds approximately 184,000 BTC.

The ETF has also eclipsed the holdings of Michael Saylor’s Strategy (MSTR), which began accumulating Bitcoin in 2020 and currently holds around 600,000 BTC.

Strategy is the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin to date.

Since its inception, IBIT has delivered a total return of 82.67%, according to fund performance data tracked by market analysts.

Revenue surpassing flagship S&P 500 ETF

BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF is now one of the firm’s top-performing products.

IBIT has become the third-highest revenue-generating ETF across BlackRock’s portfolio, which comprises over 1,100 funds.

It now reportedly generates more revenue for the asset manager than the iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV), BlackRock’s flagship fund tracking the US equity benchmark, and the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM), which tracks small-cap US stocks.

“New milestone, iShares Bitcoin ETF now holds over 700,000 BTC. 700,000. Did this in 18 months. Ridiculous,” Nate Geraci, president of The ETF Store, wrote on X.

Senior Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas also noted the significance of IBIT’s rise in BlackRock’s rankings, underscoring its rapid emergence as a cornerstone product in the firm’s ETF offerings.

IBIT’s rapid growth coincides with strong demand for spot Bitcoin ETFs in the US market, which collectively have attracted over $50 billion in net inflows since launching in January 2024.

These ETFs are considered the most successful ETF introductions in US financial history.

According to research from Galaxy Digital, the combined buying activity of US Bitcoin ETFs and Strategy has consistently outpaced Bitcoin’s net new issuance from miners.

In 2025 alone, these entities have purchased $28.22 billion worth of Bitcoin, compared to $7.85 billion in new Bitcoin generated by miners.

Galaxy noted that this demand-supply imbalance has persisted every month except February, when the group recorded net Bitcoin sales totaling $842 million.

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• Aptos, Immutable, and io.net are among the tokens set to witness notable insider token unlocks totaling over $219 million this week.
• What do the large cliff unlocks mean for APT, IMX, and IO prices?
• More than $219 million of tokens will unlock in the next week, including key releases for Solana and Worldcoin among others.

Aptos, Immutable, and io.net are among the top altcoins primed for major token unlocks this coming week, with over $219 million worth of these and other tokens set to enter circulation between July 7 and 13, 2025.

While an overall bullish sentiment surrounds the cryptocurrency market as Bitcoin hovers near $109,000, could the upcoming unlocks introduce selling pressure to APT, IO, and IMX?

Major token unlocks this week: Aptos, IMX, IO

Aptos (APT) is a layer-1 blockchain designed for scalability and high throughput.

Immutable (IMX), a layer-2 solution on Ethereum, focuses on NFT infrastructure with zero gas fees, enhancing user accessibility.

Meanwhile, io.net (IO) is a decentralized AI computing network that enables machine learning engineers to access scalable clusters at reduced costs, positioning it as a leader in DePIN innovation.

According to data from Tokenomist, formerly Token Unlocks, the week of July 7-13, 2025, will see insider unlocks totaling over $219 million.

Notable releases of tokens worth over $5 million include Aptos with $50.78 million, or 1.75% of the circulating supply, and io.net with $9.28 million, or 7.64% of the circulating supply.

Elsewhere, Immutable is also set to see a large cliff unlock, with $10.43 million of IMX, or 1.31% of circulating supply.

Wu Blockchain shared the details below.

According to Tokenomist, over the next 7 days, major one-time token unlocks (worth over $5M) will occur for APT, IMX, IO, MOVE, and AGI. Additionally, significant linear daily unlocks (over $1M per day) are expected for SOL, WLD, TIA, DOGE, TAO, AVAX, SUI, DOT, IP, MORPHO, SEI,… pic.twitter.com/34uRa8SBMV

— Wu Blockchain (@WuBlockchain) July 7, 2025

Large cliff token unlocks refer to the simultaneous release of a significant portion of tokens after a vesting period, often allocated to founders, teams, or early investors.

This event can increase selling pressure, potentially driving prices down if holders liquidate positions.

However, it may also signal confidence if insiders hold, potentially stabilizing or boosting prices, depending on market sentiment and project fundamentals.

APT, IMX, IO price forecast

The Aptos (APT), io.net (IO), and Immutable (IMX) tokens could see short-term pressure given the fresh supply amid token releases.

Overall market sentiment and broader crypto trends will also likely provide either short-term headwinds or tailwinds.

From a technical perspective, Aptos price could face key support at $3.7, with resistance at $4.9 and $5.2.

A break above $5 could target higher levels with $8 and $10 next.

On the other hand, IMX has a key demand reload zone near $0.32 below which the sell-off will intensify.

However, if bulls take control, a key target could be the psychological $1 area.

io.net (IO) has major support around $0.5, with resistance at $0.75 and then $1.43.

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• AI crypto Block3’s presale has made waves just days after its launch.
• The presale is close to hitting the $1 million mark.
• The token price is expected to jump soon.

Crypto gaming, once a dominant narrative in the digital asset space, has taken a backseat in recent months as market attention shifted toward meme coins, infrastructure plays, and AI agent tokens.

The sector had seen a notable decline in both activity and visibility.

However, Block3 is attempting to revive interest, with its recent $502,000 raise in a single day suggesting that capital may be rotating back into this previously overlooked segment.

With a functioning product that integrates elements of blockchain, gaming, and artificial intelligence, Block3 is positioning itself within a space that holds long-term potential.

The combination of these technologies—particularly around asset creation and digital ownership—continues to be seen by some investors as a compelling use case for crypto beyond speculative trading.

How does it all work?

Block3 is a venture focused on streamlining the game development process by making it faster, more cost-effective, and accessible to a wider range of users.

Central to its platform is Trinity, an AI engine described by the company as a Large World Model (LWM).

Unlike traditional generative AI tools that produce isolated elements such as images or code snippets, Trinity is designed to generate fully playable game environments on demand.

The platform’s goal is to lower the barriers typically associated with game development—such as coding knowledge, high production costs, and lengthy development timelines—by enabling users to create games using simple text prompts.

Block3’s approach is built around democratizing game creation, aiming to shift creative control away from large studios and into the hands of individual developers and advanced users, regardless of technical expertise.

The system synthesizes a wide range of inputs—from narrative structure and gameplay mechanics to player preferences and world logic—allowing for the generation of cohesive, interactive, and customizable games.

Trinity also incorporates real-time adaptation through reinforcement learning, adjusting gameplay based on user interaction and feedback.

This positions the platform as a potential alternative to conventional workflows in both traditional and blockchain-based game development.

As interest in both gaming and AI continues to grow, Block3 is betting on increased demand for tools that support narrative-driven, user-generated content.

The Block3 presale nears a milestone

At the core of the Block3 platform is BL3, its native token, which facilitates essential operations within the ecosystem.

Unlike many tokens positioned primarily for speculation, BL3 is structured as a utility token supporting functions such as asset minting, AI-generated game environment creation, and the management of in-game economies.

The token’s value is tied to the platform’s overall usage rather than the performance of individual games, aligning with Block3’s focus on scalability and infrastructure development over time.

A presale for BL3 is currently underway, targeting participants interested in the intersection of blockchain and gaming.

The offering is spread across 30 stages, each with a 5% price increment, cumulatively amounting to a 312% increase from the initial to the final tranche.

As of now, the token is priced at $0.105, with the presale nearing the $1 million mark shortly after its launch.

The sale is scheduled to run for 90 days. The tiered pricing structure is intended to incentivize early participation and foster long-term engagement from the community.

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• Corporate BTC holdings surge as firms add 8,400+ BTC in July’s biggest weekly accumulation of 2025
• Figma surprises markets with a bold $69.5M Bitcoin purchase, joining the growing list of institutional adopters
• Bitcoin Pepe presale crosses $16.2M, driven by strong community backing and innovative Layer 2 tech

Bitcoin is trading strongly above the $109,000 level as investors eagerly await the next breakout, which can push the cryptocurrency toward a new all-time high. 

As analysts closely track the price movements of BTC, the corporates seem to be doubling down on their commitments. 

The first week of July marks the busiest week for institutional crypto activity this year with companies collectively adding over 8,400 BTC to their treasuries. 

The development came as many companies revealed their intentions to ramp up BTC investments in their filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). 

This increased activity around BTC trading has amplified the buzz around crypto presales like Bitcoin Pepe, which is already enjoying considerable attention from investors. 

Meme coins are gaining traction as institutional interest in BTC grows and there is an increasing interest in scalable, retail-friendly infrastructure on the Bitcoin network, which Bitcoin Pepe offers with its Layer 2 framework. 

The biggest corporate BTC bet of 2025

Corporate interest in Bitcoin exploded in July 2025, with institutions adding over 8,400 BTC to their treasuries in just one week, the biggest corporate buy-in we’ve seen all year. 

This surge is shaking up the crypto space, as companies across the board start weaving Bitcoin into their long-term financial playbooks.

One of the most surprising moves came from the design platform Figma, which revealed a massive $69.5 million Bitcoin purchase, a bold step that caught many off guard. 

They’re now part of a growing mix of players, from AI firms to legacy corporations, that are treating BTC not just as an investment, but as a serious reserve asset.

The message is becoming clearer by the week: Bitcoin is no longer sitting on the sidelines, it’s stepping into the spotlight as a core pillar of modern treasury strategy.

Bitcoin Pepe’s presale heats up

Bitcoin Pepe has rapidly become one of the most talked-about crypto presales of 2025, capturing the imagination of both meme coin enthusiasts and serious investors. 

It sits right at the crossroads of meme culture and serious Bitcoin infrastructure. Bitcoin Pepe is breaking new ground as the first meme-focused Layer 2 built on the Bitcoin network. 

What really sets BPEP apart is its PEP-20 standard, a fresh take that allows assets to be issued directly on Bitcoin itself. 

The goal is to unlock idle BTC and bring it into the world of DeFi and meme coin trading. It’s a big step forward, especially in a space where most meme tokens are all hype and little innovation.

Fueled by a vibrant community and viral momentum on social media, Bitcoin Pepe’s presale has already amassed over $16.2 million, with tokens priced at $0.0437, making it one of the best-funded launches of the year. 

Bitcoin Pepe is gaining serious credibility thanks to partnerships with well-known names like Super Meme, Catamoto, Plena Finance, and Me3, all of which are helping to strengthen the project’s ecosystem and improve the user onboarding experience.

Meanwhile, anticipation is heating up as major exchanges like MEXC and BitMart gear up to list BPEP, a move that’s expected to bring in more liquidity and open the door to a wider audience. 

With the final listing announcement set for July 31, investor buzz is building fast.

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