KEYTAKEAWAYS
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Bitcoin’s implied volatility hits a near two-year low, with institutions selling call options amid narrow price ranges and subdued market expectations.
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Jupiter launches Studio on Solana, enabling easy token creation with features like vesting and anti-sniping, expanding its influence in DeFi infrastructure.
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The Trump family has earned $620M from crypto ventures, raising both adoption and concerns over political ties and market fairness.
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BTC IMPLIED VOLATILITY DROPS TO NEAR 2-YEAR LOW
As of July 3, Deribit’s Bitcoin Volatility Index (DVOL) shows BTC’s 30-day implied volatility has dropped to 37.42 — its lowest since 2022. BTC has been trading in a narrow $93K–$111K range for the past two months, a stark contrast to its historically volatile nature.
Analysis:
The low DVOL suggests market participants expect subdued price movement in the near term. Institutions are capitalizing by selling call options between $100K–$120K strike prices to earn premium income (call overwriting).
With 80% of open interest clustered in this range, a volatility “compression zone” has formed, potentially capping upside momentum in the short term.
JUPITER STUDIO LAUNCHES, BRINGS TOKEN CREATION TO SOLANA USERS
Jupiter, Solana’s leading DEX aggregator, has launched Jupiter Studio — a plug-and-play token launchpad. Users can mint tokens using USDC, SOL, or JUP, and customize vesting, caps, anti-sniping protections, and LP unlocks.
Analysis:
As a key player in Solana DeFi (Nov 2024 volume: $93B; TVL: $2.5B), Jupiter is expanding from aggregation to full-stack ecosystem infrastructure. Studio complements its perpetuals and meme coin apps, strengthening its token lifecycle control.
The launch may boost new token experimentation and deepen DAO and community engagement within Solana.
TRUMP FAMILY NETS $620M FROM CRYPTO VENTURES
According to The Block, the Trump family has earned roughly $620M from various crypto projects, including $390M from World Liberty token sales, $150M from Trump meme coins, and equity stakes (20%) in mining firm American Bitcoin, which plans to go public via a Gryphon merger.
Analysis:
Trump’s crypto ventures, ranging from meme coins to stablecoins and mining, signal growing crossover between politics and digital assets. While they help mainstream adoption, the speed and scale of profits raise concerns over fairness and transparency.
If crypto markets sustain momentum, the Trump family’s net worth may increasingly hinge on blockchain-based assets.
