Leading cryptocurrencies rallied alongside stocks on Tuesday following cooler-than-expected inflation numbers, despite elevated geopolitical tensions remaining in place.
| Cryptocurrency | 24-Hour Gains +/- | Price (Recorded at 9:25 p.m. EDT) |
|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) | +3.50% | $64,752.40 |
|
Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) |
+4.72% | $1,876.36 |
| XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) | +3.52% | $1.10 |
| Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) | +2.93% | $77.59 |
| Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) | +2.64% | $0.07403 |
Crypto Market Rallies
Bitcoin hit $65,000 for the first time in over three weeks, while Ethereum came close to reclaiming $1,900, amid a broader market rally.
Cryptocurrency-related stocks also lifted, with Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) and Bitmine Immersion Technologies Inc. (NYSE:BMNR) closing down 5.95% and 11.50%, respectively.
Over $350 million was liquidated from the cryptocurrency market in the last 24 hours, with bearish short traders bearing the brunt of the losses, according to Coinglass data
Bitcoin’s open interest rose 2.09% over the last 24 hours. Interestingly, Binance derivatives traders, both retail and whale, drastically lowered their long exposure to the leading cryptocurrency.
Top Gainers (24 Hours)
| Cryptocurrency (Market Cap>$100 M) | Gains +/- | Price (Recorded at 9:25 p.m. EDT) |
| Union (U) | +58.37% | $0.06970 |
| Derive (DRV) | +20.66% | $0.1410 |
| KAITO (KAITO) | +18.23% | $0.7818 |
The global cryptocurrency market capitalization stood at $2.15 trillion, contracting 2.06% over the last 24 hours.
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Stocks Rally On Soft Inflation Print
Stocks bounced back on Monday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 9.63 points, or 0.02%, to end at 52,508.27. The S&P 500 advanced 0.38% to settle at 7,543.59, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite closed up 0.9% at 26,107.01.
The June Consumer Price Index came in cooler than expected, sharply lowering odds that the Federal Reserve would increase rates at its policy meeting later this month, according to the CME FedWatch tool.
In other news, the U.S. military carried out an “additional round of strikes” against Iran in response to alleged attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. also reimposed the naval blockade against Iranian ports.
At 3 p.m. ET today, U.S. Central Command forces began launching an additional round of strikes against Iran to continue degrading Iranian capabilities used to attack commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The strikes are taking place as American forces prepare to resume the…
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) July 14, 2026
Bitcoin To Break Out?
Michaël van de Poppe, a widely followed cryptocurrency analyst and trader, identified a “strong bullish divergence on Bitcoin’s daily chart.
Van De Poppe stated that Bitcoin needs a decisive break above $65,000 to enter a key range, with the next upside target shifting toward the range high between $88,000 and $92,000.
There remains to be a strong bullish divergence on #Bitcoin.
— Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL) July 14, 2026
The bearish divergence isn't active, in my opinion, as price continues to grind higher.
Next breakthrough?
Break $65,000 and it's above the 21-Day MA and breaks back in the range.
The deviation beneath the range… pic.twitter.com/EG073hRwzj
On-chain analytics firm Santiment noted cryptocurrency chatter on social media nearing its lowest levels since the summer of 2024.
“The bullish case is simple: quiet crowd, low enthusiasm, and plenty of sidelined disbelief,” Santiment added. “When attention is this washed out, even a modest shift in demand can feel much bigger than the headline mood suggests.”
✍️ TL;DR: Crypto disinterest nearing lowest levels since summer of 2024 (right before pump)
— Santiment Intelligence (@SantimentData) July 14, 2026
📊 Metrics Used: Social Trends
🔗 Live Chart: https://t.co/fmyPiLUKCa
📉 Crypto chatter across X, Reddit, Telegram, and other social channels just hit its 2nd lowest daily level since… pic.twitter.com/AQWeBBZbws
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