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Quantority Research is the desk behind everything on this site. Reports are generated from live derivatives market data — funding, open interest, liquidations and volume across major venues — then checked against our published methodology so every figure traces back to source and nothing is invented. We describe what the data shows and avoid price predictions.
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EVAA open interest drops -28.3% in 24h as leverage unwinds
Total EVAA open interest now stands at $37.4M. Funding is 112.59% annualized.

T open interest jumps +787.7% in 24h — fresh leverage is entering
Total T open interest now stands at $21.6M. Funding is -251.74% annualized.

GWEI funding sinks to -641.84% APR — shorts are paying to stay short
Funding sits at the 6th percentile of GWEI's own 90-day range, with $12.6M of open interest at stake.

DASH liquidations wipe out shorts — 84% one-sided over 24h
$909,922 in longs vs $176,809 in shorts liquidated in the last 24 hours.

RATS funding hits 248.34% APR as longs crowd the market
Funding sits at the 99th percentile of RATS's own 90-day range, with $10.6M of open interest at stake.

This week in crypto perpetual futures
A cross-exchange read on the largest derivatives markets.

VANRY open interest jumps +17.1% in 24h — fresh leverage is entering
Total VANRY open interest now stands at $10.3M. Funding is -365.88% annualized.

XPIN open interest drops -33.7% in 24h as leverage unwinds
Total XPIN open interest now stands at $17.7M. Funding is 10.95% annualized.

US open interest jumps +27.3% in 24h — fresh leverage is entering
Total US open interest now stands at $24.0M. Funding is 117.58% annualized.

Cambridge Study Ranks Ethereum Low for Energy Use Among PoS Networks
Research from Cambridge places Ethereum among the most energy-efficient proof-of-stake blockchains by adjusted consumption metrics.

Ripple Executive Attends Major Event Amid XRPL Growth
A Ripple vice president is heading to a significant gathering as the XRP Ledger shows signs of expanding developer engagement and ecosystem activity.

Tokenized Assets Surge Past Meme Coins in Exchange Listings
Major crypto exchanges prioritized real-world asset tokenization over speculative tokens in the first half of 2026.

XRP Bounces as Ripple CTO Dismisses Sale Rumors
XRP rallied above $1 while Ripple's chief technology officer addressed speculation about the company's future following its legal battle.

Crypto Markets Show Mixed Signals Amid Geopolitical Tensions
Bitcoin and Ethereum hold precarious positions while smaller tokens swing sharply in either direction.

Bitcoin Faces Twin Threats From Quantum Computing and Miner Economics
A former engineer at Meta and Google has raised concerns about quantum computing and declining miner incentives as long-term risks to Bitcoin's security.

XRP Ledger Payments Plunge to Minimal Levels
Transaction activity on the XRP Ledger has fallen sharply, with unclear prospects for a near-term rebound.

Ripple Nearly Closed Doors Rather Than Fight SEC, CEO Says
Brad Garlinghouse disclosed that Ripple executives weighed shutting down the company when the SEC filed its lawsuit against them in 2020.

Fidelity Director Flags Bitcoin at Potential Accumulation Level
A senior analyst at Fidelity Investments suggests Bitcoin may have found a significant technical floor based on mathematical analysis.

Bitcoin approaches long-term support level tracked by Fidelity
Bitcoin's price is moving toward a technical support line Fidelity has monitored for over a decade, though analysts see no immediate catalyst for a rebound.

AI Agents Discover Real Ethereum Vulnerability
The Ethereum Foundation has employed artificial intelligence agents to identify an actual security flaw, signaling a potential shift in how blockchain networks approach vulnerability detection.

Ripple considered shutting down before SEC lawsuit fight, CEO reveals
Brad Garlinghouse disclosed that company leadership once evaluated dissolving Ripple and distributing XRP holdings to shareholders.

Bitcoin, Ether Stable Amid Fresh U.S. Strikes on Iran
Major cryptocurrencies showed minimal price movement as geopolitical tensions escalated in the Middle East this week.

DeXe Token Reaches Record High on Rising On-Chain Usage
The governance token for a decentralized exchange protocol hit an all-time peak, driven by increased blockchain activity rather than social media momentum.

Saylor and Back Oppose Bitcoin Improvement Proposal 110
Two prominent Bitcoin figures have publicly criticized BIP 110, describing it as establishing harmful precedent for the network.

Four AI Models Offer Varied XRP Price Forecasts for 2026
AI prediction tools generated significantly different scenarios for Ripple's token price over the next two years.

Funding extremes: the most stretched perpetuals
Where cross-exchange funding sits furthest from neutral right now.

Highest leverage risk in crypto perpetuals right now
The coins our 0-100 leverage risk score flags as most stretched.

Open interest is building fastest in these markets
Where leverage is entering quickest, by 24h open-interest change.

EPIC open interest jumps +31.7% in 24h — fresh leverage is entering
Total EPIC open interest now stands at $11.3M. Funding is 23.39% annualized.

Dogecoin ETF Inflows Stall as Market Sentiment Turns Cautious
Dogecoin exchange-traded funds recorded zero net inflows over the past week, signaling investor hesitation.

Bitcoin Advocates Oppose BIP-110 Ordinals Enhancement Proposal
Prominent Bitcoin figures have voiced opposition to a proposed protocol change related to Ordinals functionality.

Daily Crypto Market Moves and Regulatory Developments
Cointelegraph rounds up the day's key movements across Bitcoin, blockchain technology, decentralized finance and cryptocurrency policy.

Japan's XRP Prospects Improve With SBI Partnership and ETF Plans
Japan may emerge as a major market for XRP as SBI deepens ties with Ripple and regulatory reforms around crypto ETFs advance.

LAB Token Plummets 97% After Link to Team Wallet Sales
The altcoin has collapsed from top-20 status to outside the largest 150 cryptocurrencies by market cap.

Bitcoin BIP 110 proposal faces deadline with no miner backing
A contentious proposal to limit data storage on Bitcoin is approaching its activation window despite receiving zero support from miners.

Bonzo Lend suffers $9M loss in Hedera oracle vulnerability
A lending protocol on Hedera network lost $9 million after an attacker exploited a flaw in Supra's oracle system to artificially inflate collateral values.

AI Identified Ethereum Validator Bug, But Human Review Was Essential
The Ethereum Foundation deployed coordinated AI agents to test validator software and uncovered a remotely exploitable crash vulnerability.

Bitcoin Treasury Firm Empery Digital Divests Half Its Holdings
Empery Digital has liquidated approximately 50% of its bitcoin reserves as the company shifts strategic focus toward artificial intelligence infrastructure.

Crypto Traders' Divergent Fortunes With CASHCAT Token
One trader realized seven-figure gains while another missed substantial profits during the token's price movement.

Vitalik Buterin Advocates Open-Source Model for AI Governance
Ethereum's founder has outlined his views on how artificial intelligence should be developed and overseen in coming years.

Empery Digital stock gains after Bitcoin sale for AI data center
The company liquidated its Bitcoin holdings to finance a shift toward artificial intelligence infrastructure development.

Ethereum rises 3% amid tokenization activity, faces resistance above $1,800
Ethereum gained 3% as tokenization projects accelerated, though market technicals suggest price headwinds remain.

Google's Lite Image Model Offers Speed at the Cost of Quality
Google's stripped-down Nano Banana 2 Lite provides faster inference but falls short when image generation quality matters most.

XRP Trading Near $1.10 as On-Chain Activity Declines
XRP Ledger transaction volumes have fallen sharply in recent months while the token hovers around $1.10, a level analysts say could prove decisive.

Real Vision Analyst Says Bitcoin Bear Market Nearing Its Later Phases
A prominent crypto analyst believes Bitcoin's current downturn is moving toward conclusion, while projecting potential gains ahead.

Japan's Regulatory Shift May Expand Shiba Inu's Market Access
Japan's emerging cryptocurrency regulatory framework could create fresh opportunities for Shiba Inu adoption and trading.

Cash Cat Token Reaches $200M Market Cap on Robinhood Chain
Cash Cat token surged to a record high valuation, driven by new derivatives trading options and activity on Robinhood Chain.

Musk Reverses Stance on Anthropic After Months of Criticism
Elon Musk publicly acknowledged he was incorrect in his previous assessments of Anthropic, now describing the AI firm as the sector's leading player.

Analyst Identifies Three Obstacles Preventing Bitcoin Momentum
An analyst has pinpointed three missing elements viewed as constraints on Bitcoin's near-term progress.

Bonzo Lending Protocol Drained in $9M Oracle Exploit on Hedera
A vulnerability in a third-party oracle allowed attackers to steal $9 million from the Hedera-based lending platform.

Trump's Policy Shifts Drive Market Volatility Across Assets
Three significant policy announcements from Donald Trump sparked notable market movements in early July.

Hedera lending protocol Bonzo Lend loses $9M in price manipulation exploit
A vulnerability involving price data acceptance on Hedera's Bonzo Lend resulted in significant fund extraction, with a second operator claiming white hat status.

Corporate Bitcoin Holder Liquidates $87M Position
A company has sold a substantial amount of bitcoin, adding to recent divestments by miners and other institutional holders.

Ripple CTO Emeritus Says XRP Sales Harm Only Ripple
David Schwartz reiterates his view that Ripple's token sales do not negatively affect individual XRP holders.

Ethereum's Historical Bottom Indicator Signals Again
A technical metric with a track record of identifying Ethereum price lows has reappeared, according to U.Today.

XRP Hits 4-Hour Golden Cross as Traders Assess Signal
XRP has formed a golden cross on its four-hour chart, prompting market participants to weigh the technical indicator's reliability.

Robinhood Chain: Ethereum Layer-2 for Tokenized Assets
Robinhood has built a layer-2 network on Ethereum using Arbitrum technology to support tokenized financial products.

IMF Research Flags Dollar Stablecoins as Currency Crisis Risk
An International Monetary Fund working paper warns that dollar-denominated stablecoins could amplify financial instability in nations with fixed exchange rates.

Crypto IPO Pipeline Stalls Amid Capital Shift and Market Uncertainty
A slowdown in cryptocurrency company public offerings reflects investor caution rather than regulatory barriers, analysts say.

Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs Return to Inflows After 8-Week Drought
Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds reversed course with positive flows in the week of July 10, ending a prolonged period of withdrawals.