6-15
Stablecoin supply nears $315B, but exchange inflows show weaker risk appetite
Stablecoin supply has remained firm near $315 billion even as broader crypto markets stay soft, but exchange inflows for USDT and USDC have cooled markedly. Monthly deposits fell to about $2.9 billion, and the average dropped from roughly $4.47 billion to $3.87 billion, pointing to more selective capital deployment. At the same time, stablecoins are increasingly used in regulated products and real-world payments, rather than purely to fuel trading.
USDC
USDC+0.01%
6-15
6-15
DeFi TVL drops from nearly $178B to about $72.5B as stablecoins stay near $315B
DeFi's total value locked has slid from nearly $178 billion to around $72.5 billion since its late-2025 high, even as stablecoin supply remains near $315 billion. The pullback spans lending, liquid staking, and bridge protocols, pointing to tighter risk selection rather than a breakdown of DeFi infrastructure. Staking levels remain firm, with about one-third of Ethereum supply staked and Solana staking near 68%.
ETH
ETH-2.86%
6-15
6-14
Crypto markets log $186M liquidations as BTC whale selling meets ETF inflows
Crypto volatility triggered about $186 million in liquidations over the past 24 hours, with longs losing $102.8 million and shorts $83.2 million. Bitcoin led with $34.97 million liquidated and Ethereum followed at $24.65 million, underscoring two-way positioning risk. In spot flows, whales distributed over 70,000 BTC over the past month while U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $85.85 million net inflows on June 12.
BTC
BTC-2.43%
6-14
6-13
BOJ Rate Hike Expectations Put Bitcoin's Liquidity Sensitivity Back in Focus
Bitcoin is being tested by shifting macro conditions as investors brace for a potential Bank of Japan rate increase and tighter funding. With rates expected to move from 0.75% to 1.0% and USD/JPY near 160, markets are watching whether risk appetite weakens as credit conditions firm. BTC was trading around $63,700 at press time, while derivatives positioning shows lower leverage than earlier in the cycle.
BTC
BTC-2.43%
6-13
6-13
Tron wallet moved $120.2M USDT on June 11; Tether froze $72M after $48M reached Monero
On June 11, a Tron (TRX) wallet received $120.2 million in USDT and then routed the funds across multiple destinations, including KuCoin-linked addresses, instant swap services, and cross-chain bridges. Parts of the flow rotated into Monero (XMR), which was up nearly 30% intraday at the time of the incident, while Tether later froze roughly $72 million but an estimated $48 million had already been repositioned.
TRX
TRX+0.06%
6-13