Crypto News Roundup: July 11, 2026 — BTC Breaks Out, ETH Nears $4K, SOL Passes $10B TVL

Here’s everything that mattered in crypto this week, condensed. Bitcoin finally broke its multi-week ceiling, Ethereum is knocking on $4,000’s door, and Solana just crossed a milestone that seemed distant even a few months ago.

Table of Contents

• 1. Bitcoin Breaks $68,500 Resistance
• 2. Ethereum Approaches $4,000
• 3. Solana DeFi TVL Crosses $10 Billion
• 4. Altcoin Season Index Climbs to 61
• 5. What’s on the Calendar Next Week
• Market Snapshot

1. Bitcoin Breaks $68,500 Resistance

Bitcoin closed above $68,500 for the first time since mid-June, running to $71,240 on the back of a benign PCE inflation print and a 12-day streak of spot ETF inflows totaling $2.1 billion. The move ends nearly three weeks of range-bound trading and shifts market structure from consolidation to trend. Full breakdown: Bitcoin Price Today, July 11 2026.

2. Ethereum Approaches $4,000

Ethereum is trading at $3,920, up from $3,490 in late June, after the ETH/BTC ratio broke decisively above the 0.055 threshold that has historically preceded altcoin outperformance phases. ETH ETFs recorded their strongest week of inflows since launch, and L2 settlement activity — boosted by the Pectra upgrade’s cheaper blob fees — continues to climb. The $4,000 level is now the most-watched price point in the market.

3. Solana DeFi TVL Crosses $10 Billion

Solana’s total DeFi value locked passed the $10 billion milestone this week, up from $9.8 billion in late June. Jupiter and Kamino continue to lead volume, and the milestone is already drawing renewed institutional and media attention — historically a self-reinforcing cycle for TVL growth.

4. Altcoin Season Index Climbs to 61

The Altcoin Season Index has risen from the mid-30s in June to 61 today, moving into altcoin-season territory (typically defined as 75+, but a reading above 50 signals a meaningful shift already underway). Combined with Bitcoin dominance easing off its recent highs, several of the classic early signals for a broader altcoin rotation are now flashing at once.

5. What’s on the Calendar Next Week

• FOMC minutes release — markets will parse the language closely for hints on the Fed’s next move
• Weekly ETF flow data — both BTC and ETH funds report Friday; another week of net inflows would reinforce the current trend
• Scheduled network upgrades — several major L1s have maintenance windows this week; watch for any unexpected downtime that could shake confidence
• Continued PCE and jobs data — the macro calendar remains the dominant driver of short-term price action

Market Snapshot

Fear & Greed Index: 71 (Greed) — up from 22 (Extreme Fear) three weeks ago, reflecting how quickly sentiment shifts once a key technical level breaks.

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