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Bitcoin Miners Hold Strong, ETH Faces Doubt, and Crypto Goes Mainstream
Bitcoin miners are defying sell pressure amid record highs, Ethereum’s short-term outlook remains shaky despite ETF inflows, and crypto earns a nod from the Fed as a maturing asset class.
Joe G & Money Talks
June 26, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes
What we will talk about today...
Satoshi-Era Miners Defy History and Hold
ETH ETFs Shine While Traders Stay Cautious
Saylor’s Bold Bitcoin Mantra Goes Viral
Fed Chair: Crypto Is Going Mainstream
Bitcoin Miners Face Worst Payday of the Year
Old-school Bitcoin miners are holding onto their coins, even at all-time highs.
Only 150 BTC sold in 2025: That’s a massive drop from 10,000 BTC sold in 2024 by early miners.
Miners add 4,000 BTC since April: Even as prices soar, reserves are growing.
Revenues hit yearly low: Despite high prices, miner pay dropped to $34M/day, the lowest since April.
“Selling from Satoshi-era miners remains at low levels… they usually move coins after a strong rally.”
ETH ETFs Shine While Traders Stay Cautious
Despite major inflows into ETH ETFs, futures data reveals waning short-term confidence.
every institution, large company & dapp will want to own their chain
not use someone else’s chain.
only ethereum L2s & L3s offer that.
fully customizable with their modular architecture.
access to the deepest liquidity & largest ecosystem.
easier to build, to secure &
— rip.eth (@ripdoteth)
1:39 PM • Jun 25, 2025
$322M in ETF inflows: Investors are showing interest in regulated ETH exposure.
Leverage interest drops: ETH perpetuals show negative funding, a sign of caution.
Options market remains neutral: No heavy hedging suggests lack of strong bearish sentiment.