Crypto Market Recap: Crypto’s Serenity Amidst Conflict, Exchange Considers IPO

Bitcoin and Ethereum price update

Bitcoin (BTC) is priced at US$102,876, an increase of 4.2 percent in the last 24 hours. The day’s range for the cryptocurrency brought a low of US$100,177 and a high of US$103,154 as the market opened.

Bitcoin price performance, June 23, 2025.

Chart via TradingView.

Crypto markets are bracing for continued short-term volatility, heavily influenced by macro conditions and geopolitical developments, particularly the US-Iran situation. Traders are warning of a potential drop to US$95,000, with some even anticipating US$92,000, as only 3 percent of newer Bitcoin investors are currently profitable.

Despite immediate concerns, analysts remain constructive on Bitcoin’s long-term resilience. Growing structural demand from public entities is solidifying Bitcoin’s role as a strategic reserve. Longer-term metrics suggest 2025 could be the last bullish leg of this cycle, potentially driving Bitcoin prices north of US$200,000.

Bitcoin fell below the US$100,000 mark for the first time since May following President Trump’s announcement that the US had bombed three of Iran’s main nuclear facilities.

In weekend trading, Bitcoin dropped as much as 3.8 percent to US$98,904, while Ether tumbled nearly 10 percent to around US$2,157.

The airstrikes, which reportedly targeted Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan, heightened investor risk aversion, triggering over US$1 billion in liquidations across crypto markets. Derivatives data from Coinglass showed US$915 million of long positions and US$109 million of shorts were wiped out.

Despite the volatility, some see this correction as a precursor to another rally, with Bitcoin often rebounding quickly after geopolitical shocks.

Ethereum (ETH) closed at US$2,308.07, a 6 percent increase over the past 24 hours. Its lowest valuation as of Monday was US$2,206.39, and its highest valuation was US$2,312.59 minutes before the closing bell.

Altcoin price update

• Solana (SOL) was priced at US$139, up 8.1 percent over 24 hours and its highest valuation today. SOL experienced a low of US$131.53.

• XRP also reached its highest daily valuation at the closing bell. It traded at US$2.05 as markets wrapped, up by five percent in 24 hours. The cryptocurrency’s lowest valuation was US$1.97.

• Sui (SUI) is trading at US$2.61, showing an increaseof 11.7 percent over the past 24 hours. Its lowest valuation was US$2.42, and it reached its highest valuation at the closing bell.

• Cardano (ADA) is priced at US$0.5527, up 5.7 percent in 24 hours to its highest value. Its lowest valuation on Monday was US$0.5315.

Today’s crypto news to know

Pompliano launches US$1 billion Bitcoin treasury firm

Crypto investor Anthony Pompliano has unveiled a new bitcoin treasury company, ProCap Financial, via a merger with SPAC Columbus Circle Capital I.

The venture will hold up to US$1 billion in BTC and aims to follow in the footsteps of Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR), the software firm turned crypto juggernaut.

ProCap has already raised US$500 million in equity and secured a US$250 million convertible note in what Pompliano called the largest-ever raise for a treasury-focused crypto firm.

Unlike traditional holdings strategies, ProCap intends to actively generate revenue from its BTC through lending, derivatives, and financial services.

Metaplanet buys US$117 million in Bitcoin

Tokyo-based Metaplanet has added 1,111 bitcoins to its reserves, spending roughly US$117 million during a weekend dip sparked by US-Iran tensions.

The firm purchased the BTC at an average price of US$105,681 per coin, increasing its total holdings to 11,111 BTC—valued at over US$1.1 billion.

Metaplanet has embraced a bold bitcoin-first treasury approach, positioning itself as Asia’s Strategy-equivalent in the corporate crypto playbook.

The weekend correction saw BTC briefly dip below US$99,000 but bounce back to over US$101,000.

Sequans plans Bitcoin treasury raise

Sequans Communications (NYSE:SQNS), an IoT semiconductor developer, is planning a US$384 million capital raise for a strategic Bitcoin treasury. This move is one of the latest in a growing trend of companies using Bitcoin as a reserve asset, which crypto analyst Adam Back has dubbed the “new ALT SZN for speculators”. The company issued a press release announcing the endeavour this morning in Paris.

The raise includes US$195 million in equity and US$189 million in convertible debentures. The company is also partnering with Swan Bitcoin for its BTC treasury management. CEO Georges Karam stated this reflects “strong conviction in bitcoin as a premier asset and a compelling long-term investment.”

Fiserv to roll out Stablecoin platform for 3,000 US banks

Payments giant Fiserv is entering the stablecoin market with FIUSD, a new digital dollar offering aimed at thousands of Main Street banks.

The platform will allow Fiserv’s banking clients—estimated at 3,000 institutions—to launch their own branded stablecoins or integrate FIUSD into their operations.

Built on top of Fiserv’s existing payments infrastructure, the platform will be interoperable with major blockchains and other stablecoins, including Circle’s (NYSE:CRCL) USDC and Paxos. The platform is set to go live by the end of the year.

Canaan completes US pilot production, exits AI business

In a statement sent to Cointelegraph on Monday morning, a representative from Canaan (NASDAQ:CAN), a tech firm primarily known for designing and producing Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs) used for Bitcoin mining, said it “has successfully completed a pilot production run in the US.”

Canaan also announced the discontinuation of its AI semiconductor business in what it said is “a strategic realignment aimed at sharpening its focus.”

“I believe that doubling down on our core strengths in crypto infrastructure and Bitcoin mining is the most strategic path forward for Canaan,” said Nangeng Zhang, chairman and CEO of Canaan.