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## Sellers Firm Grip as Crypto Eyes Weekly Close Stability
Crypto markets face a steady, bearish drift as the week's close approaches. Sellers remain in control, dictating terms for traders.
## Macro calendar
### Today — watch list (times in ET)
- 🔴 High · **USD** · 2:00pm — ISM Services PMI
## Top closed crypto trades (24h)
| Asset | Side | PnL | ROI on $700 |
|---|---|---|---|
| [GRASS](/coins/grass) | LONG | +$46.30 | +6.61% |
| [SOXL](/coins/soxl) | LONG | +$20.60 | +2.94% |
| [DUSK](/coins/dusk) | LONG | +$13.90 | +1.99% |
## Open crypto positions leading right now
| Asset | Side | Unrealized PnL | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| [SPCX](/coins/spcx) | LONG | +$8.49 | +1.68% |
| [GRASS](/coins/grass) | SHORT | +$8.05 | +2.82% |
| [SAHARA](/coins/sahara) | SHORT | +$5.58 | +1.42% |
| [POWER](/coins/power) | SHORT | +$4.54 | +4.82% |
| [LLY](/coins/lly) | LONG | +$4.37 | +0.90% |
Record stablecoin transaction volume, hitting $1.79 trillion in June, signals a robust underlying infrastructure for crypto transactions, potentially offering a stable base amidst volatility. However, this is juxtaposed by concerns like the 'Ill Bloom' vulnerability threatening thousands of wallets, underscoring the ongoing security challenges in the digital asset space. Peter Brandt's contemplation of selling Bitcoin for gold also suggests a cautious sentiment among veteran traders, seeing traditional safe-haven assets as more attractive in the current climate.
Meanwhile, reports of Nigel Farage's ties to a crypto-linked fraudster and the significant losses experienced by holders of Trump's memecoin highlight the persistent risks associated with speculative digital assets and their reputational entanglement with illicit activities or unverified projects. Central bankers' alarms over agentic AI finance risks also cast a long shadow, pointing to potential future regulatory headwinds and systemic concerns.
With sellers firmly on top and macro data like the ISM Services PMI due, the crypto landscape remains cautious. Stablecoins show volume strength, but broader sentiment favors shorting weakness. Stocks are leaning sideways, which could lend little directional clarity. Stay disciplined and [explore Radiant algorithms](/algorithms) for data-driven opportunities.
## Sources tracked
Headlines from the last 24h were aggregated and analysed from CryptoPanic, CoinDesk, CoinTelegraph, Decrypt and Bitcoin Magazine. We summarise market-moving facts in our own words; we do not republish third-party content.
- **CoinDesk** — I am contemplating selling some of my bitcoin for gold, veteran trader Peter Brandt says
- **CoinTelegraph** — Nigel Farage accepted gifts from crypto-linked fraudster: Report
- **CoinTelegraph** — Here’s what happened in crypto today
- **CoinTelegraph** — Stablecoin transaction volume hits record $1.79T in June
- **CoinTelegraph** — Thousands of crypto wallets at risk from ‘Ill Bloom’ vulnerability: Coinspect
- **CoinDesk** — XRP rises 3% as $1.14 breakout turns into support test
- **CoinDesk** — Ether leads crypto's hold above key levels as bitcoin steadies over $63,000
- **CoinTelegraph** — Central bankers sound alarms over agentic AI finance risks
- **CoinTelegraph** — Trump’s memecoin holders have lost over $3.8B: Report
- **CoinTelegraph** — Dubai tops Asian crypto hubs, Taiwan passes crypto laws: Asia Express