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📉 Fear & Greed Index Recovers to 30, but Market Sentiment Remains Cautious

🟠 The CMC Crypto Fear & Greed Index currently stands at 30, remaining in the Fear zone. It has risen from 28 yesterday and 25 a week ago. Compared with 14 one month ago, market sentiment has improved noticeably and moved out of Extreme Fear.

📊 The recovery suggests that pessimism is gradually easing after a period of elevated volatility. However, a reading of 30 still reflects considerable caution and is not sufficient to confirm a price reversal.

🔎 The index reached its 2026 low of 5 on February 6. Its rebound from that extreme level indicates greater sentiment stability, although further confirmation from price structure, liquidity and capital flows is still required.

⚠️ The Fear & Greed Index is useful for assessing overall sentiment and market risk, but it should not be used independently to determine entry points. The outlook would become more constructive if the index advances toward the 40–50 range alongside more sustainable price action.

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$SKL - Mcap 31.78M$ - 86%/ 31.7K votes Bullish SC02 M1 - pending Long order. Entry lies within HVN + not affected by any weak zone, the current support zone is around 4.10% wide. The uptrend has lasted 3 hours 1 minute, with the largest recorded price increase at 25.79%. If price loses this support zone, the trend will likely reverse downward.

$LIT – Liquidation Map (7D) – Current Price ~2.503 📍 Price is currently around 2.503, sitting in a transition zone after the lower long-liq cluster has sharply declined. This is a sensitive area, as several short-liq clusters are fairly close and dense above, while notable long-liq zones remain further below. 🟢 Above the current level, short-liq becomes clearer around 2.524–2.548, then continues to build near 2.572–2.620. The most notable zone is 2.548–2.596, where short liquidity stands out and could become a price magnet if upside momentum is confirmed. 🔴 Below, the nearest long-liq area sits around 2.428–2.392, followed by 2.368–2.344. Further below, the 2.316–2.212 zone still holds many notable liquidity clusters, so losing the current buffer could allow downside pressure to expand quickly. ⚖️ The preferred scenario is to wait for confirmation around 2.428–2.524. A stable breakout higher could open the path toward 2.548–2.572, then 2.596–2.620. On the other hand, losing 2.428 would increase the risk of a pullback toward 2.392–2.368. 🛡️ Upside liquidity is more prominent on the 7-day map, but the near-price gap may make sharp moves harder to read. Chasing strong candles may carry higher risk, so it is safer to wait for a clear reaction near 2.524 above or 2.428 below, with tight risk control. #LiquidationMap

$VINE - Mcap 9.38M$ - 83%/ 93.7K votes Bullish SC02 M15 - pending Long order. Entry lies within LVN + not affected by any weak zone, the current support zone is around 6.51% wide. The uptrend has lasted 1 day 1 hour 15 minutes, with the largest recorded price increase at 36.80%. If price loses this support zone, the trend will likely reverse downward.

$THE - Mcap 7.92M$ - 83%/ 43.5K votes Bullish SC02 M15 - pending Long order. Entry lies within LVN + not affected by any weak zone, the current support zone is around 5.53% wide. The uptrend has lasted 20 hours, with the largest recorded price increase at 27.17%. If price loses this support zone, the trend will likely reverse downward.

nLIGHT Secures Military Laser Contract With Ceiling of Up to $627 Million 🛡 On July 9, 2026, nLIGHT announced an initial award of around $44 million under the U.S. Joint Laser Weapon System program, with the company’s contract ceiling potentially reaching up to $627 million. ⚡ The program aims to develop high-energy laser systems to counter drone swarms and cruise missiles, as the U.S. continues to expand its directed-energy defense capabilities. 📈 Given its scale relative to nLIGHT, the contract could strengthen the company’s position in the defense laser market and support future revenue expectations if follow-on phases are activated. ⚠️ Still, this remains a prototype development contract rather than a full-scale production deal. Actual value recognition will depend on testing results, additional funding and the path toward field deployment. #DefenseTech

$LINK – Liquidation Map (7D) – Current Price ~7.88 📍 Price is currently around 7.88, sitting in a transition zone after the lower long-liq cluster has sharply declined. This is a sensitive area, as several short-liq clusters are starting to build close above, while notable long-liq zones remain below. 🟢 Above the current level, short-liq becomes clearer around 7.93–8.08, then gets much denser near 8.13–8.28. The most notable zone is 8.13–8.23, where short liquidity stands out and could become a price magnet if upside momentum is confirmed. 🔴 Below, the nearest long-liq area sits around 7.84–7.79, followed by 7.71–7.59. Further below, the 7.54–7.44 zone still holds notable liquidity clusters, so losing the current buffer could allow downside pressure to expand quickly. ⚖️ The preferred scenario is to wait for confirmation around 7.84–7.93. A stable breakout higher could open the path toward 8.03–8.08, then 8.13–8.23. On the other hand, losing 7.84 would increase the risk of a pullback toward 7.79–7.71. 🛡️ Upside liquidity is more prominent on the 7-day map, but the lower near-price zone can still create liquidation-sweep noise. Chasing sharp candles may carry higher risk, so it is safer to wait for a clear reaction near 7.93 above or 7.84 below, with tight risk control. #LiquidationMap

$US - Mcap 61.57M$ - 85%/ 1.3K votes Bullish SC02 M5 - pending Long order. Entry lies within LVN + not affected by any weak zone, the current support zone is around 6.21% wide. The uptrend has lasted 16 hours 35 minutes, with the largest recorded price increase at 66.57%. If price loses this support zone, the trend will likely reverse downward.

$LITE SC02 M5 - pending Long order. Entry lies within LVN + not affected by any weak zone, the current support zone is around 1.30% wide. The uptrend has lasted 21 hours 55 minutes, with the largest recorded price increase at 14.48%. If price loses this support zone, the trend will likely reverse downward.

Asian Stocks Diverge as South Korean Chipmakers Lead the Rebound

📈 Asian markets ended mixed on July 9, 2026. South Korea’s Kospi rose 0.6% after falling 5.35% in the previous session, while the Shanghai Composite gained 1.7% and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng declined 0.7%.

💾 South Korean semiconductor stocks were the main bright spot, with SK Hynix rising 5.3%. Renewed buying indicated that investors remain focused on companies directly benefiting from AI and data-center demand.

🌐 Sentiment was also supported by gains in U.S. technology shares, as the Nasdaq advanced 1.3% and Micron climbed 4.5%. Brent crude fell 2.2% to around $76.30 per barrel, easing some short-term macroeconomic pressure.

📊 The session showed that Asia’s recovery remains uneven, but chipmakers continue to lead. The near-term outlook will depend on U.S. technology stocks, oil prices and geopolitical risks.

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$SNDK – Liquidation Map (7D) – Current Price ~1,840.6 📍 Price is currently around 1,840.6, sitting in a transition zone after the lower long-liq cluster has sharply declined. This is a sensitive area, as several large short-liq clusters are positioned above, while notable long-liq zones remain close below. 🟢 Above the current level, short-liq becomes clearer around 1,855–1,884.7, then gets denser near 1,909–1,965.7. The most notable zone is 1,946.8–1,965.7, where short liquidity stands out and could become a price magnet if upside momentum is confirmed. 🔴 Below, the nearest long-liq area sits around 1,833.4–1,809.1, followed by 1,790.2–1,768.6. Further below, the 1,749.7–1,730.8 zone still holds notable liquidity clusters, so losing the current buffer could allow downside pressure to expand quickly. ⚖️ The preferred scenario is to wait for confirmation around 1,833.4–1,855. A stable breakout higher could open the path toward 1,884.7–1,909, then 1,946.8–1,965.7. On the other hand, losing 1,833.4 would increase the risk of a pullback toward 1,809.1–1,790.2. 🛡️ Upside liquidity is more prominent on the 7-day map, but the lower near-price zone can still create liquidation-sweep noise. Chasing sharp candles may carry higher risk, so it is safer to wait for a clear reaction near 1,855 above or 1,833.4 below, with tight risk control.

$XRP - Mcap 68.19B$ - 87%/ 1.9M votes Bullish SC02 D1 - pending Short order. Entry lies within HVN + not affected by any weak zone, the current resistance zone is around 9.70% wide. The downtrend has lasted 185 days, with the largest recorded price decline at 56.85%. If price breaks above this resistance zone, the trend will likely reverse upward.

$XAG SC02 M5 - pending Long order. Entry lies within HVN + not affected by any weak zone, the current support zone is around 0.44% wide. The uptrend has lasted 18 hours 25 minutes, with the largest recorded price increase at 3.89%. If price loses this support zone, the trend will likely reverse downward.

U.S.–Iran tensions escalate after additional strikes announced on July 9

⚡ The U.S. confirmed another round of airstrikes on Iran, announced on July 9, targeting around 90 military sites. This followed the previous wave of more than 80 targets on July 7, showing that tensions are moving into a new phase of escalation.

🛢️ The key point is that the targets were linked to air defense, missile/drone storage, naval capabilities and coastal military infrastructure. This keeps risks around the Strait of Hormuz firmly priced into the oil market.

🌐 Iran later responded against U.S.-related targets in the Gulf, meaning the tension is no longer limited to Iranian territory. This makes it harder for markets to treat the event as a single isolated military response.

📊 In the short term, oil and energy names remain the main focus, while equities, USD, gold and crypto may react sharply to new signals from the U.S., Iran or regional mediators. If tensions cool quickly, part of this risk premium could be removed.

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$SKHYx – Liquidation Map (7D) – Current Price ~1,546 📍 Price is currently around 1,546, sitting in a transition zone after the lower long-liq cluster has sharply declined. This is a fairly sensitive area, as larger short-liq clusters are positioned above, while some notable long-liq zones remain further below. 🟢 Above the current level, short-liq becomes clearer around 1,562–1,592, with the 1,582–1,592 area standing out the most near price. If upside momentum is confirmed, this could become the first major liquidity magnet. 🔴 Below, the nearest long-liq area sits around 1,510–1,498, followed by 1,486–1,466. Further below, the 1,406–1,376 zones still hold large liquidity clusters, but they are quite far from the current price and only become more relevant if short-term support breaks. ⚖️ The preferred scenario is to wait for confirmation around 1,510–1,562. A stable breakout higher could open the path toward 1,572–1,592, then 1,602–1,622. On the other hand, losing 1,510 would increase the risk of a pullback toward 1,498–1,486. 🛡️ Upside liquidity is more prominent on the 7-day map, but chasing sharp candles is still risky. It is safer to wait for a clear reaction near 1,562 above or 1,510 below, with tight risk control to reduce liquidation noise. #LiquidationMap

$TAG - Mcap 97.03M$ - 85%/ 2.2K votes Bullish SC02 M1 - pending Long order. Entry lies within LVN + not affected by any weak zone, the current support zone is around 2.98% wide. The uptrend has lasted 2 hours 42 minutes, with the largest recorded price increase at 27.51%. If price loses this support zone, the trend will likely reverse downward.

$DRAM SC02 M5 - pending Long order. Entry lies within LVN + not affected by any weak zone, the current support zone is around 1.09% wide. The uptrend has lasted 14 hours 10 minutes, with the largest recorded price increase at 8.69%. If price loses this support zone, the trend will likely reverse downward.

Apple perd son recours devant l’UE alors que la pression liée au DMA reste forte sur iOS et l’App Store

⚖️ Le 8 juillet 2026, le Tribunal de l’UE a rejeté l’appel d’Apple, maintenant iOS et l’App Store désignés comme des « contrôleurs d’accès » au titre de la loi sur les marchés numériques (Digital Markets Act). Cette décision renforce la position plus ferme de l’UE à l’encontre des grandes plateformes technologiques.

📱 Le point clé est que la juridiction a soutenu la vision de l’UE selon laquelle l’App Store sur l’ensemble des appareils Apple doit être considéré comme un seul service de plateforme centrale, plutôt que comme des services distincts pour chaque catégorie d’appareils. Cela limite la capacité d’Apple à réduire le périmètre de ses obligations liées au DMA.

🔍 Concrètement, la décision ne provoque pas un choc opérationnel immédiat, car Apple a déjà apporté des changements en Europe depuis 2024. Toutefois, l’entreprise reste sous pression pour ouvrir davantage son écosystème, notamment via des boutiques d’apps alternatives, des paiements tiers et une interopérabilité plus large.

📉 Pour le marché, l’impact à court terme sur le cours des actions d’Apple pourrait rester limité, car les risques liés au DMA avaient déjà été en partie intégrés dans les prix. Sur le long terme, en revanche, la décision affaiblit la marge de manœuvre juridique d’Apple dans sa confrontation en cours avec l’UE.

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$BABA - Mcap 263.8B$ - Daily Vol 4B$ SC02 M5 - pending Long order. Entry lies within HVN + not affected by any weak zone, the current support zone is around 0.70% wide. The uptrend has lasted 1 day 50 minutes, with the largest recorded price increase at 12.94%. If price loses this support zone, the trend will likely reverse downward.

$SUI – Liquidation Map (7D) – Current Price ~0.708 📍 Price is currently around 0.708, sitting in a transition zone after the lower long-liq cluster has sharply declined. This is a sensitive area, as short-liq starts to appear close above, while larger liquidity clusters are clearly concentrated in higher zones. 🟢 Above the current level, short-liq becomes clearer around 0.713–0.718, then gets denser near 0.728–0.733. The most notable zone is 0.753–0.783, where short liquidity stands out and could become a price magnet if upside momentum is confirmed. 🔴 Below, the nearest long-liq area sits around 0.697–0.692, followed by 0.687–0.682. Further below, the 0.677–0.662 zone still holds notable liquidity clusters, so losing the current buffer could allow downside pressure to expand quickly. ⚖️ The preferred scenario is to wait for confirmation around 0.697–0.713. A stable breakout higher could open the path toward 0.718–0.733, then 0.753–0.763. On the other hand, losing 0.697 would increase the risk of a pullback toward 0.692–0.687. 🛡️ Upside liquidity is more prominent on the 7-day map, but the near-price zone can still create noise. Chasing sharp candles may carry higher risk, so it is safer to wait for a clear reaction near 0.713 above or 0.697 below, with tight risk control to reduce liquidation noise.