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Bitcoin Covered-Call Strategy Could Deliver 22% Yield in Range-Bound Market

Bitcoin News　　Bitcoin (BTC) investors weathering a sideways market may be able to harvest an annualized yield above 22% by selling covered calls against their spot holdings, according to fresh research from asset manager Grayscale. Research head Zach Pandl, writing on 15 July 2026, argued that if Bitcoin has already found a durable bottom but drifts before its next leg higher, option premium income can generate returns while cushioning downside. Grayscale modelled a $65,000 spot price and 40% implied volatility through end-2026, producing roughly 22% annualized, a breakeven near $58,500, and outperformance versus spot up to about $72,500. Its BTCC covered-call ETF last traded at $13.04. See our Bitcoin hub for context.　　Spot Bitcoin traded in a tight band near $64,564 on Monday, slipping about 0.35% over 24 hours as the market awaited a directional catalyst. The Fear the measure is symbolic and cannot block a presidential decision. Separately, the FTX Recovery Trust said it would distribute roughly $900 million to creditors in its fifth repayment round, bringing total payouts to about $10 billion since the 2022 collapse. Tokenized-stock market capitalization climbed to a record $2.3 billion as investors sought blockchain-based equity exposure, underscoring steady structural growth even amid a cautious bear

07-20Industry

Buy or Sell？ What Michael Saylors Cryptic New Tweet Means for Bitcoin

Michael Saylor rattled the community cages on X once again with a cryptic post containing a graph showcasing his company‘s countless $BTC purchases completed over the past six years, with the text “What’s next？”　　Although many translated this message as a new hint that Strategy has made a new bitcoin purchase, the reality from the past several weeks tells a different story.　　Whats next？ pic.twitter.com/bNl0xX0obw　　— Michael Saylor (@saylor) July 19, 2026　　Buy or Sell Next？　　The firm‘s co-founder and former CEO has been publishing such posts for years. We didn’t pay much attention to them before, as they were always followed by a major purchase announcement on the next business day. However, this all changed a few weeks ago when, instead of bragging about the latest bitcoin acquisition, Strategy announced its biggest $BTC sale to date by disposing of over 3,500 units.　　The perception changed immediately. It came just a week after the firm had launched the Digital Credit Capital Framework to enhance liquidity and long-term $BTC exposure. The idea was simple – the firm had a USD reserve of $2.55 billion, which was enough to cover 17.4 months of dividend payments. However, it wanted to raise that, and included potential $BTC sales of up

07-19Exchange

What Happens to Bitcoin if the Fed Raises Rates in July？

With the latest Consumer Price Index data for June already out, all economic eyes have now turned to the United States Federal Reserve and the upcoming FOMC meeting scheduled for the end of July.　　Although inflation has cooled, there are still those pushing for an interest rate hike during the next meeting. The question is: what could happen to $BTC and its price stagnation if thats the case？　　Big Macro Test Ahead？　　The odds declined over the past week or so after the June inflation data showed a substantial drop to 3.5%. While that might be more misleading than it sounds, given the fact that oil prices are up in July due to the ceasefire breakdown, data from CME FedWatch show that experts believe theres an 85% probability that policymakers will leave rates unchanged. In contrast, the odds of a 25-basis-point increase stand at a more modest 15%.　　Those odds shifted after the CPI announcement on Tuesday given the softer-than-expected reading, which reinforces the markets expectation that the Fed will not pivot on its current strategy. Nevertheless, there are some who continue to sound increasingly hawkish, including new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh and Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan.　　Higher interest rates have been seen as

07-19Exchange

Tether's USDT hits 2-year countdown threatening its position on U.S. crypto platforms

The worlds leading stablecoin by volume, Tethers $USDT, could be shoved out of the U.S. markets if the company doesnt revamp dramatically in the next two years.　　Despite assurances last year from CEO Paolo Ardoino that the stablecoin giant would achieve U.S. compliance for $USDT, the company hasnt yet revealed a sharp turn toward the demands of the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins ($GENIUS) Act, which became law one year ago.　　With that consequential anniversary of President Donald Trumps signing of the law passing on Saturday, the industry has marked a surge in stablecoin interest and issuance, plus a wide array of crypto and traditional financial firms pursuing U.S. trust bank charters to ease their stablecoin pathways. But the one-year mark was also supposed to be a deadline for federal financial regulators to have rules in place implementing $GENIUS, and theyve so far fallen short. That could be problematic as experts and industry insiders still reveal some disagreements over how the law should be interpreted.　　At this point, its still two firms battling for market dominance, with a few others — including the issuer tied to President Donald Trump, World Liberty Financial — fighting it out for a very distant

07-19Exchange

Circle president backs USDC as new rival pressures CRCL stock

Circle President Heath Tarbert has defended the companys long-term strategy after Circle shares fell sharply from their post-IPO peak.　　SummaryCircle says USDCs scale and network effects remain difficult for new stablecoin competitors to replicate.Open USD adds pressure as Circle shares trade far below their post-IPO peak near $260.Circle keeps expanding regulated infrastructure while investors question competition, margins, and future stablecoin revenue sharing.　　Speaking in a July 14 interview with FOX Business, Tarbert said management remains focused on building financial infrastructure rather than reacting to short-term moves in the stock.　　The interview came as Circle faced growing investor concern over competition in the stablecoin market. CRCL had traded near $260 after its public debut before falling toward the low $60 range. Tarbert said Circle is “playing the long game” and argued that successful execution would eventually support shareholder value.　　You might also like:　　South Korea targets Dunamu over Upbit hack as legal gaps emerge　　Tarbert points to USDC network effects　　Tarbert said Circle‘s main focus remains building a full-stack internet financial platform around USDC and related infrastructure. He argued that the company’s position cannot be measured only through daily stock movements and said the stock should “take care of itself” if Circle delivers on its wider mission.　　He also

07-19Industry

Coinbase Trading Lead Cobie Admits Exchange “Distant From Crypto-Native Users” as Trust Frays

A day after taking over Coinbase‘s trading products and the Base App, its new lead didn’t reach for talking points. Instead, Cobie delivered a blunt internal diagnosis that most exchange executives avoid in public. Coinbase, he said, has been distant from crypto-native users for a long time. The assessment came in response to a question about how the Base App could attract onchain users after trust in the ecosystem was damaged, according to the original report from WuBlockchain.　　Cobie stressed he is not responsible for the Base network itself, only the app and trading products. But the distinction hardly matters to users who experience Coinbase and Base as one surface. The admission lands when the exchange is fighting a multi-front battle over regulation, market structure, and now internal credibility. A flurry of last-minute bank lobbying against a landmark crypto bill in the Senate only adds to the sense that centralized platforms can no longer coast on brand alone.　　The trust deficit hits both Coinbase and Base　　Cobie didn‘t sugarcoat the damage. He said both Coinbase and Base have severely eroded user trust through a series of avoidable mistakes, including what he described as “today’s incident.” The nature of that incident wasnt spelled out

07-19Exchange

Argentina vs Spain: Which Has the Stronger Crypto Ecosystem？

Argentina and Spain have built thriving crypto ecosystems through very different paths.　　Argentina‘s market grew out of economic instability, where digital assets became a tool for protecting savings and making payments. Meanwhile, Spain developed within the European Union’s regulated financial system, focusing on clear rules, institutional support, and long-term growth.　　While both countries have embraced crypto, they excel in different areas. Comparing them side by side shows which nation has the advantage across the industrys key pillars.　　Crypto Adoption: Argentina Leads in Everyday Usage　　Argentina has a stronger crypto adoption story. Digital assets are part of everyday financial life, not just an investment. Years of high inflation and the pesos depreciation have pushed millions of Argentines toward cryptocurrencies, especially stablecoins, to preserve their purchasing power.　　Between July 2024 and June 2025, the country processed around $91–94 billion in on-chain transaction volume, making it Latin Americas second-largest crypto market after Brazil. More than 10 million people actively use crypto wallets, and over 60% of transactions involve stablecoins.　　Spains adoption is also impressive, but the motivation is different. Most people use crypto for investing and digital payments instead of replacing traditional money. More than 25 million users are expected by 2026, while the market is projected to grow

07-19Exchange

BONK DAO Attacker Moves Another $1.19M to Coinbase as Price Slides 7%

The wallet address responsible for the $21.2 million $BONK DAO governance attack has deposited an additional 400 billion $BONK tokens, valued at approximately $1.19 million, into the Coinbase exchange, according to blockchain monitoring service EmberCN. The deposit triggered a further 7% decline in $BONKs price, compounding losses for token holders already reeling from the breach.　　Ongoing Fallout from the $BONK DAO Attack　　The attack, which occurred in late July 2024, exploited a vulnerability in the $BONK DAOs governance mechanism, allowing the attacker to drain 5.4 trillion $BONK tokens—worth $21.2 million at the time—from the DAO treasury. Since then, the attacker has been methodically moving small tranches of the stolen tokens to centralized exchanges, likely in an attempt to liquidate them without causing excessive slippage. This latest deposit brings the total moved to Coinbase to over 1.2 trillion $BONK.　　According to CoinMarketCap data, $BONK is currently trading at $0.00000293, down 8.74% over the past 24 hours. The token has lost more than 30% of its value since the attack was first disclosed, as investor confidence in the projects security has eroded.　　South Korean Exchanges Suspend $BONK Services　　Adding to the pressure, major South Korean cryptocurrency exchanges Upbit and Bithumb have temporarily suspended $BONK deposits and withdrawals

07-19Exchange

ONDO team-linked wallet sends 26M tokens to Coinbase – Sell-off next？

An Ondo team-associated address transferred 26.05 million $ONDO tokens to Coinbase. The tokens were worth approximately $9.79 million.　　Three weeks earlier, the address received 150 million tokens from a multi-signature wallet, according to Arkham data. Two weeks later, the team moved 26.39 million tokens. Of these, 26.05 million have now reached Coinbase.　　Source: Arkham　　The activity followed previous operational patterns, where transferred tokens were eventually sold.　　However, the latest deposit did not confirm an immediate sale. It still increased the risk of near-term selling pressure.　　Did the $ONDO market react？　　Ondo [$ONDO] had maintained strong upward momentum, reaching a local high of $0.38.　　However, the transfer coincided with a minor pullback to $0.36.　　$ONDO traded near $0.37 at press time, gaining 1.7% over 24 hours. Meanwhile, Trading Volume dropped 46%, indicating weaker market participation.　　Despite the pullback, $ONDOs bullish structure remained intact. Its Relative Strength Index (RSI) stood near 64.　　Source: TradingView　　The elevated reading suggested strong demand and continued buyer control.　　The Buy-Sell Delta supported this view, remaining positive for four consecutive days.　　During this period, Buy Volume reached 199.6 million, compared with 186.5 million in Sell Volume. That produced a positive delta of 13 million, indicating aggressive Spot accumulation.　　If these conditions persist, $ONDO could hold its 200-day EMA at $0.37. It

07-18Exchange

Polymarket traders cut Clarity Act passage odds to record low as Senate delay drags on

The lack of an ethics provision remains one of the biggest sticking points. Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.), one of two Democrats who voted to advance the bill out of the Senate Banking Committee, has repeatedly said he will not support the legislation on the Senate floor without a bipartisan ethics provision. Other Democrats have raised similar concerns over conflicts of interest involving public officials and digital assets.　　As of Friday, there had been no public readout from Thursdays White House meeting, and no bipartisan ethics language had emerged, leaving one of the bills largest obstacles unresolved.　　If passed, the Clarity Act would establish a federal framework for digital asset markets by drawing a clearer line between assets regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and those overseen by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Supporters argue the measure would replace years of regulation through enforcement with rules written by Congress.　　Industry executives reiterated that message during a House hearing Friday marking one year since the chamber passed the legislation.　　“The community has already done the hard work,” Nova Labs executive Sarah Aberg told lawmakers, arguing that regulatory uncertainty delayed investment in the Helium wireless network after the SEC sued the company in a

07-18Industry

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