Crypto Trading Newsletter - June 17, 2025

Bitcoin holds strong at $106K, AI tokens surge, Ethereum ETFs attract $250M!

June 17, 2025

Market Overview

The crypto markets continue to show resilience, with a global market cap now at $3.32 trillion, up a modest 0.44% over the past day. Bitcoin remains comfortably above the $106,000 level—currently trading around $106,702.80—as persistent institutional flows help maintain support despite lingering geopolitical headwinds. Investors are treading cautiously, with many market participants noting that the current consolidation phase could set the stage for a meaningful breakout if further institutional buying comes into play.

Meanwhile, a pronounced trend this week is the explosive interest in AI-themed cryptocurrencies. Tokens like SPX6900 (SPX) have surged by 21.54%, capturing the attention of both enthusiasts and large-scale investors. In parallel, Ethereum ETFs have seen nearly $250 million in inflows over the past three days, further cementing ETH's position as a prime institutional favorite. Market sentiment similarly points to upbeat readings—TRON (TRX) currently enjoys bullish votes of around 89.8%, while Ondo (ONDO) boasts an impressive 91.7% bullish sentiment. These indicators, coupled with a tempered Fear and Greed Index of 53, reflect an environment where optimism is measured and risks remain carefully evaluated.

Top Trading Tokens (72 hours) - compiled from 80+ sources

Launch Coin on Believe (LAUNCHCOIN)

Price: $0.1263  24h Change: -25.01%  7d Change: -33.52%  Market Cap: $126,370,683

Analysis: LAUNCHCOIN, despite recent dips, is part of the "Internet Capital Markets" category, suggesting its role in facilitating new project launches. Further research is needed to determine if this is a temporary pullback or a sustained downtrend. Given the user's request for "hidden gems" and "new projects," this token warrants deeper investigation into its fundamentals and upcoming developments.

Jelly-My-Jelly (JELLYJELLY)

Price: $0.03030  24h Change: -4.01%  7d Change: +16.87%  Market Cap: $30,309,662

Analysis: JELLYJELLY shows a positive 7-day performance, indicating some underlying strength. Its low market cap suggests it could be a "hidden gem" if its project fundamentals are strong. More research is needed to understand its use case, community, and potential for growth.

Launch Coin on Believe (LAUNCHCOIN) - Memecoin Launchpad

Current Price: $0.1268  24h Trading Volume: $61,713,501 (+31.70%)  Market Cap: $125,988,898 (#393 on CoinGecko)  All-Time High (ATH): $0.3569 (-64.50% from ATH)  All-Time Low (ATL): $0.0001838 (+68,837.02% from ATL)

Analysis: LAUNCHCOIN, a token associated with the memecoin launchpad Believe, has experienced a significant price decline over the past week (-32.70%). However, its 24-hour trading volume has increased notably, suggesting renewed interest or potential accumulation.

Its core utility as a launchpad, allowing users to launch tokens via X (formerly Twitter) posts, places it within a high-risk, high-reward niche. Given its substantial drop from ATH, LAUNCHCOIN might present a speculative bounce-play opportunity for aggressive traders, but due to its volatility, a tight risk management strategy is crucial.

Potential Trade Setup:

  • Entry: $0.12 - $0.13 (watch for stabilization or reversal)

  • Take Profit: $0.15 - $0.18 (targeting previous support/resistance)

  • Stop Loss: $0.11 (managing downside risk)

  • Risk Note: High-risk trade due to memecoins' speculative nature. Position sizing should be conservative.

Jelly-My-Jelly (JELLYJELLY)

Current Price: $0.03026  24h Trading Volume: $11,178,434 (+58.40%)  Market Cap: $30,263,623 (#925 on CoinGecko)  All-Time High (ATH): $0.2201 (-86.24% from ATH)  All-Time Low (ATL): $0.003728 (+711.95% from ATL)

Analysis: JELLYJELLY has shown strong momentum (+16.10% in the past week) and a significant increase in trading volume, indicating growing interest.

Its relatively small market cap makes it a potential hidden gem, though its high percentage below ATH signals considerable volatility. The project's unique blockchain architecture prioritizes flexibility and accessibility, but traders should conduct thorough due diligence on its technology and community before making investment decisions.

Potential Trade Setup:

  • Entry: $0.029 - $0.031 (watch for continuation of momentum)

  • Take Profit: $0.035 - $0.040 (targeting recent highs)

  • Stop Loss: $0.028 (protecting against reversals)

  • Risk Note: High-risk trade due to smaller-cap tokens' speculative nature. Position sizing should be conservative.

Market Movers

Positive Catalysts: Beyond the established cryptocurrencies, the meme coin market is showing significant activity. Dogecoin (DOGE) continues to benefit from strong community loyalty and integrations, such as its use in Tesla’s micro-payment system. Shiba Inu (SHIB) is expanding its ecosystem with Shibarium L2 and ventures into NFTs and gaming. FLOKI is leveraging strategic marketing and DeFi integrations. Newer meme coins like PEPE 2.0 are gaining traction by capturing the viral energy of their predecessors. These developments indicate a growing maturity in the meme coin space, with some projects moving beyond pure speculation to build utility and community engagement.

Risk Factors: Despite the potential for high gains, meme coins remain highly speculative and volatile. Their prices are heavily influenced by social media trends, celebrity endorsements, and community hype, making them susceptible to rapid price swings. Tokenomics, such as supply and burning mechanisms, and exchange listings can also significantly impact their value. Investors should be prepared for sharp ups and downs and conduct thorough research into each project's fundamentals, community activity, and roadmap before investing. The risk of significant capital loss is high in this segment of the market.

Education for Newbies

Master the Art of Position Sizing

Many new traders often fall into the trap of going “all in” on single trades. In contrast, professional traders risk only 2-3% of their portfolio per position.

For example, risking 10% on a trade that then loses five times consecutively could wipe out 40% of one’s capital—requiring a prohibitive 67% gain merely to break even.

Instead, the “1% rule” is a safer approach: if your total portfolio is $10,000, limit your maximum risk per trade to $100.

Taking Bitcoin as an example—buying it at around $106,000 with a stop loss set at $105,000 (a roughly 1% risk)—suggests purchasing about $10,000 worth of BTC.

This disciplined approach is essential for managing losses during downturns while maximizing gains in winning trades.

Disclaimer

All prices and trade recommendations reflect market data as of 17th June, 2025, and are for informational purposes only. Crypto trading carries significant risk. Always conduct your own research and consult a financial advisor before investing.

Trade strategically, manage risk relentlessly.