Bitcoin’s value experienced a minor decline, with a fall of $343.65, bringing it to a current valuation of $118997.29 according to the CoinDesk Bitcoin Price Index. This represents a 0.29% dip in the last trading session.

Over the past three days, the cryptocurrency has seen a decrease twice, however, it’s worth noting that it is still up by 10.4% for the month-to-date and has seen an impressive 27.39% rise since the beginning of the year.

Despite the recent drop, Bitcoin remains significantly higher than it was 52 weeks ago (July 18, 2024), when it was trading at $63517.58, an increase of 87.35%. This still represents a 3.38% decrease from its all-time intraday high of $123165.67 that was recorded on July 14, 2025.

On the lower end, Bitcoin recorded an intraday low of $117522.85, which is a decline of 1.52% for the day. However, it has rallied 138.32% from its 52-week intraday low of $49314.04 on Aug. 5, 2024.

All data is compiled by Dow Jones Market Data and represents the CoinDesk Bitcoin Price Index (XBX) position at 4 p.m. ET close.

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On Thursday, both the global stock market and the dollar showed modest growth, and U.S. Treasury yields experienced a slight increase. Furthermore, U.S. stock futures showed minimal fluctuation, while Nasdaq futures showed a minor rise of 0.2%.

In Europe, early trade saw Stoxx Europe 600 surge by 0.8%, France’s CAC 40 by 1.1%, and Germany’s DAX by 0.9%. European industrial companies enjoyed a boost as ABB reported a record second-quarter order intake and Legrand elevated its guidance. ABB and Siemens saw their shares rise by over 8% and nearly 4% respectively. The U.K. FTSE 100 also increased by 0.3%, although EasyJet shares dropped by over 7% due to higher fuel prices and strikes by France’s air traffic controllers impacting its pretax profit outlook.

Asian markets closed higher, largely driven by technology-related stocks. Japan’s Nikkei rose by 0.6%, despite shares of Seven & I Holdings plummeting by 9.2% after Alimentation Couche-Tard pulled its $47 billion bid to acquire the Japanese owner of 7-Eleven. South Korea’s Kospi also saw an increase, boosted by a 3.1% rise in Samsung Electronics following the clearance of its chairman of criminal charges by the country’s top court.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. reported record profits in Q2, largely fueled by robust chip demand for artificial-intelligence applications. This news assisted in driving broader gains in the sector. In Europe, ASML rose by 2.5%, while smaller peers ASM International and BE Semiconductor Industries surged by 3.3% and 3.5%, respectively. STMicroelectronics also grew by 3.4%.

After a significant dip on Wednesday due to concerns about the independence of the Federal Reserve, the U.S. dollar recovered. The DXY dollar index rose by 0.2% against a basket of major currencies, reaching 98.591 after dropping to 97.714 on Wednesday. According to Tradeweb, the two-year U.S Treasury yield increased by 2.6 basis points to 3.910%, while the 10-year yield grew by 2 basis points to 4.474%.

Oil prices traded within a narrow range as investors evaluated U.S. demand signals and monitored global trade developments. Brent crude fell slightly by 0.2% to $68.39 a barrel, while WTI remained flat at $66.35 a barrel. Due to a stronger U.S. dollar, gold prices also experienced a minor decrease.

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The index also shows a month-to-date increase of 0.25% and a year-to-date surge of 15.68%. However, it’s still down by 3.51% from its record intraday high of $111986.44, which was recorded on May 22, 2025.

Compared to 52 weeks ago (July 8, 2024), when Bitcoin traded at $56493.99, the index is up by an impressive 91.27%. Nonetheless, it’s down by 3.51% from its 52-week intraday high of $111986.44 on May 22, 2025. Conversely, it’s up by a massive 118.04% from its 52-week intraday low of $49314.04, reported on August 5, 2024.

During the day, Bitcoin traded as low as $107526.02, marking a 0.96% drop at this intraday low. The CoinDesk Bitcoin Price Index (XBX) data was compiled at 4 p.m. ET close by Dow Jones Market Data.

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Despite this setback, Bitcoin has shown an increase of 0.57% over the week, marking its best weekly performance since the week ending June 27, 2025, when it experienced a 3.40% hike. The year-to-date performance remains positive with a 15.07% increase.

However, Bitcoin’s current index price is 4.01% lower than its all-time intraday high of $111986.44, which was recorded on May 22, 2025. Comparing the current rate with the same day 52 weeks ago, the cryptocurrency has surged by an impressive 90.39% from $56458.26.

Though Bitcoin fell by 4.01% from its 52-week intraday high, it has still risen by a whopping 117.59% from its 52-week intraday low of $49314.04 on August 5, 2024. The lowest trading point for the day was $107304.19, marking a 2.31% decrease — the most substantial intraday percentage decline since June 22, 2025, when it fell by as much as 3.47%.

Note: The CoinDesk Bitcoin Price Index (XBX) data is compiled as of 4 p.m. ET close by Dow Jones Market Data.

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Ethereum, the world-renowned cryptocurrency, witnessed a significant drop in its value today. The digital asset plunged by $79.66 or 3.18% to hit a new low at $2427.53. This dip marks the lowest level since June 5, 2025, when Ethereum was traded at $2399.34.

The cryptocurrency has been on a downward trend, decreasing for three out of the last four days. In fact, it has fallen for two consecutive days, registering a cumulative decline of 4.03% during this period. The month-to-date decline stands at 4.54%.

Looking at the broader picture, Ethereum has depreciated by 27.42% since the beginning of the year. From its all-time high of $4800.00 on November 9, 2021, the cryptocurrency is down by a significant 49.43%. Furthermore, it has fallen by 31.02% from its value on the same date last year (June 21, 2024), when it was traded at $3518.95.

Despite the dip, Ethereum has still managed to surge by 64.09% from its 52-week low of $1479.38 on April 8, 2025. The digital asset today traded as low as $2374.82, the lowest intraday level since May 19, 2025, when it hit $2353.53. At its intraday low today, it was down by 5.28%.

The data provided here is based on a 5 p.m. ET snapshot from Kraken, compiled by Dow Jones Market Data.

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ETHUSD has increased by 0.24%, while ETHUST.P has dropped by 0.59%. The current downturn has been observed for six out of the past eight days. Ethereum’s performance this month shows a 1.41% decline, while its year-to-date statistics reveal a 25.04% fall.

From its all-time high of $4800.00 on November 9, 2021, Ethereum is down 47.77%, and it’s down 28.86% from the same date 52 weeks ago (June 20, 2024), when it was valued at $3524.13.

Further, it has declined by 38.10% from its 52-week high of $4050.30 on December 16, 2024. However, it has risen by 69.48% from its 52-week low of $1479.38 on April 8, 2025.

During the day, Ethereum’s value dropped as low as $2485.77, marking a 1.73% decline at its intraday low. The data is compiled by Dow Jones Market Data and represents a snapshot of Ethereum’s price at 5 p.m. ET from Kraken.

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This surge marks the largest percentage increase since May 13, 2025, when Ethereum gained 8.17%. The cryptocurrency has been on the rise for five consecutive days, enjoying a 15.63% increase over this period. This is the longest winning streak since May 11, 2025, when it rose for five straight trading days.

It’s the best five-day stretch since the five days ending May 13, 2025, when Ethereum rose 23.17%. While Ethereum is up 9.1% month-to-date, the cryptocurrency is down 17.05% year-to-date. The current value of $2774.33 is a 42.2% decrease from its all-time high of $4800.00 on November 9, 2021, based on 5 p.m. levels.

Ethereum has fallen 20.43% from its value 52 weeks ago on June 11, 2024, when it traded at $3486.55. It has also fallen 31.50% from its 52-week high of $4050.30 on December 16, 2024, based on 5 p.m. levels. However, it’s up 87.53% from its 52-week low of $1479.38 on April 8, 2025, based on 5 p.m. levels.

The cryptocurrency traded as high as $2804.08, the highest intraday level since February 24, 2025, when it hit $2845.58. It was up 8.15% at today’s intraday high, marking the largest intraday % increase since May 13, 2025, when it was up as much as 10.01%. Please note that the Ethereum price is a 5 p.m. ET snapshot from Kraken. The data was compiled by Dow Jones Market Data.

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The digital currency has been on a downward trend for four consecutive days, losing 20.32% during this period. This marks the longest losing streak since December 10, 2024, when it fell for four straight trading days. The last four days have been the worst stretch for Ethereum since the four-day period ending on August 5, 2024, when the coin fell by 23.05%.

Looking at the larger picture, Ethereum is down 21.01% year-to-date and 44.96% from its all-time high of $4800.00 on November 9, 2021, based on 5 p.m. levels. However, compared to 52 weeks ago (February 6, 2024), when it traded at $2382.01, Ethereum is up by 10.91%. Despite its current dip, it is still 21.77% up from its 52-week low of $2169.66 on September 6, 2024.

The lowest trading point for Ethereum today was $2639.33, marking a 6.34% decrease at the intraday low. Please note that the Ethereum price mentioned here is a 5 p.m. ET snapshot from Kraken, compiled by Dow Jones Market Data.

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Bitcoin’s Performance: In the last 24 hours, Bitcoin’s price has seen an uptick of 2%, surpassing the $30,450 mark and even touching close to $31,000 at one point. This comes after a prolonged period of sideways movement around the $26,000 bracket. However, the past ten days have seen a significant rally, propelling Bitcoin to levels not seen since mid-July.

Alex Kuptsikevich, a seasoned analyst at FxPro, commented on the recent trend, “The past week has been stellar for Bitcoin, registering a 10% growth. If we manage to stabilize above $31,000, we might witness a swift ascent to the $40,000 range.”

Traditional Markets vs. Cryptocurrency: While indices like the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 face headwinds due to rising government bond yields, cryptocurrencies remain robust. Typically, higher yields on U.S. Treasuries can suppress appetite for riskier assets. Yet, Bitcoin has defied this logic, primarily driven by optimism surrounding the potential approval of a Bitcoin ETF by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

The buzz around a spot Bitcoin ETF has been building, especially after financial behemoths like BlackRock expressed interest. The recent legal victory for crypto asset manager Grayscale regarding its Bitcoin trust’s conversion to an ETF further fuels this anticipation. Such an ETF would directly hold Bitcoin, differentiating it from funds that hold Bitcoin futures. This could potentially attract a fresh influx of both retail and institutional investors, bolstering cryptocurrency prices.

However, while the technical landscape seems favorable, the actual launch of an ETF might still be some months away. Additionally, the ongoing slump in stocks could potentially impact the crypto market. Kuptsikevich added, “A strong risk-averse sentiment might lead to institutional offloading in the crypto space.”

Other Cryptocurrencies: Ether, the second-largest cryptocurrency, also enjoyed a 2% growth, reaching $1,670. Altcoins like Cardano and Polygon saw increases of 2% and 8% respectively. Popular memecoins, Dogecoin and Shiba Inu, weren’t left behind, registering gains of 4% and 2% respectively.

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The three indices now offered by the rating agency are: S&P Bitcoin Index, S&P Ethereum Index, S&P Cryptocurrency Mega Cap Index. It estimates and helps investors understand the market dynamics with better clarity. 

The resting agency has confirmed that it will add further more altcoins to the list. Also, the other indices will be added. Recognition of top altcoins by wall street credit rating agencies is a serious endorsement of cryptocurrencies by the mainstream financial world. 

In 2021, cryptocurrency has achieved quite a few milestones amidst the consistent bull run. Earlier in the year, Elon Musk announced that people would be able to purchase a Tesla car with Bitcoins. Also, global payment services providers like PayPal have also been supporting cryptocurrencies.

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