Today, the cryptocurrency market experienced an uptick, even as its overall market capitalization fell slightly. A total of eight coins from the top 100 have noted gains within the last 24 hours. The market cap has decreased by 0.9%, bringing it to $3.45 trillion, while the total trading volume for cryptocurrencies stands at $76.7 billion, nearly half the average seen in recent days.
TLDR:
The crypto landscape has shifted positively, with most of the top 100 coins showing upward movement; Initially, the market was affected by the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel, but recovery has been noted today; Bitcoin is making a comeback, aiming to hold above the $106,000 mark; Market sentiment is leaning towards fear; Traders are positioning aggressively for potential near-term volatility; Inflows into US spot BTC ETFs reached $301.62 million, while ETH ETFs broke an 18-day inflow streak; Continued geopolitical developments could impact this rally.
Crypto Winners & Losers
Across the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market cap, all have reported price increases over the past day.
Bitcoin (BTC) has seen a 1.1% rise, surpassing the $106,000 threshold and currently priced at $106,734.
Ethereum (ETH) follows with a significant increase of 3.2%, currently trading at $2,615.
Leading the gains is Solana (SOL) with a notable 6.8% rise, now valued at $156.
Conversely, Binance Coin (BNB) experienced the smallest gain of just 0.6%, changing hands at $654.
Today, only eight of the top 100 coins have moved downwards, with Mantle (MNT) recording the biggest loss at 1.9%, now priced at $0.6238.
Tokenize Xchange (TKX) has appreciated the most among the top 100, soaring by 12.8% to trade at $32.36, followed closely by SPX6900 (SPX), which rose 12.4% to $1.65.
Recently, the crypto industry has witnessed pivotal developments, including the legalization of cryptoassets in another nation. Vietnam’s National Assembly passed the Law on Digital Technology Industry on June 14, 2025, officially recognizing and regulating digital assets, set to take effect on January 1, 2026.
Vietnam’s National Assembly has passed the Digital Technology Industry Law on June 14, 2025, officially recognizing and regulating digital assets for the first time, effective from January 1, 2026. The law classifies assets into “virtual assets” and “crypto assets,” excluding…
— Wu Blockchain (@WuBlockchain) June 15, 2025
While the crypto markets initially reacted to the intensifying tensions between Iran and Israel, recovery has been observed today.
Traders Aggressively Positioning for Upside or Volatility
Analysts from Glassnode have reported a bullish turn in the BTC 25 Delta Skew—a metric focusing on short-term option contracts. They noted, “Traders are aggressively positioning for near-term upside or volatility,” in a commentary released today.
Over the past week, $BTC 25 Delta Skew has flipped decisively bullish – especially in short-dated options – despite a slight price decline.
1-week: -2.6% → +10.1%
1-month: -2.2% → +4.9%
Traders are aggressively positioning for near-term upside or volatility. pic.twitter.com/8R3TvckxUp
— glassnode (@glassnode) June 16, 2025
Their analysis emphasizes that demand is growing alongside BTC’s maturation, which they describe as a positive indication of sustained investor interest.
Attention has also turned to the regulatory landscape. Przemysław Kral, CEO of the zondacrypto exchange, shared insights on how regulations can both attract major players to the crypto market and pose challenges.
“Regulations attract significant players to the market,” he stated, noting MiCA as a major regulatory framework. “While it imposes necessary limitations for mainstream adoption, it also creates barriers for new entrants, favoring established companies.”
On the positive side, Kral pointed out that MiCA ensures a level playing field, as all exchanges must adhere to the same security standards, benefitting users.
Levels & Events to Watch Next
As of the latest report, Bitcoin is priced at $106,734, marking the highest point within 24 hours after an intraday low of $104,627. It is currently down by 4.6% from its all-time high of $111,814, and is making efforts to maintain this level for potential future gains.
Ethereum, trading at $2,615, has rebounded from its intraday low of $2,494. It seeks to establish itself in the $2,500 range, with a potential to reach $2,700 if it surpasses the $2,630 mark. However, if it falls below $2,570, further declines may ensue.
Interestingly, it was recently disclosed that SharpLink Gaming has become the largest publicly traded ETH holder after acquiring 176,271 ETH.
In a contrasting trend, Ethereum whales have been increasing their holdings over the past month, while smaller investors have opted to sell during periods of price stagnation. Wallets containing between 1,000 and 100,000 ETH accumulated an additional 1.49 million ETH in the last 30 days, reflecting a 3.72% increase. Over the weekend, a whale bought 48,825 ETH at an average price near $2,605, capitalizing on the recent dip.
There are currently 6,392 wallets holding between 1K and 100K Ethereum. Over the past month alone, these key whale and shark wallets have rapidly added more coins as retail traders have taken profit.
During these past 30 days, a net of +1.49M more $ETH has been accumulated by… pic.twitter.com/1hPBTuAOrL
— Santiment (@santimentfeed) June 13, 2025
Overall market sentiment has shifted towards fear recently, currently sitting at 50—down from 54 on Friday. If this fear trends lead to price drops, it could create buying opportunities for investors at different levels.
In the United States, BTC spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) reported $301.62 million in net inflows as of Friday, though data for Monday is still pending. The largest contributor was BlackRock, with $238.99 million. Other funds also showed positive inflows, albeit smaller in scale.
On the other hand, US ETH spot ETFs experienced a change in momentum, breaking an 18-day inflow streak with $2.18 million in outflows last Friday. Grayscale managed to attract $6.67 million, while Fidelity reported an outflow of $8.85 million, with other funds recording minimal activity.
Quick FAQ
Why did crypto move against stocks today?
The cryptocurrency market has seen a positive shift in the last 24 hours, even as stocks declined. The S&P 500 fell by 1.13% before Friday’s close, Nasdaq-100 decreased by 1.29%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped by 1.79%. This shift is largely attributed to the geopolitical tensions between Israel and Iran, including Israel’s recent military actions.
Is this rally sustainable?
The brief answer is yes, albeit with caveats. This latest surge follows the upward trajectory that led to Bitcoin’s all-time high in May. While short-term pullbacks are expected, sustained price impacts could stem from ongoing geopolitical issues affecting investor sentiment.
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