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Ethereum has jumped sharply after supportive U.S. regulatory and liquidity developments helped trigger a major short squeeze across crypto markets. Technical traders are now watching the 200-day EMA breakout, MVRV behavior, and volume trends for confirmation that a new ETH bull cycle is taking shape.

Bitcoin remained locked in its summer trading range as steady exchange-traded fund demand was countered by selling from miners and corporate holders. Traders are watching Wednesday’s U.S. CPI report and possible progress on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act for the next catalyst.

Bitcoin futures basis yields have fallen below two-year U.S. Treasury returns since February, marking a sharp reversal from the rich carry available during the bull market. The shift is weighing on futures activity while also signaling tighter market structure, deeper liquidity and fewer easy arbitrage opportunities.

Bitcoin stayed near $64,000 even as oil surged after Iranian missile strikes and U.S. equities weakened following a hawkish Federal Reserve split. Futures data showed two way volatility, heavy liquidations, cautious leverage demand, and selective strength across DeFi tokens.