Bitcoin and ether edged lower as July neared its close, even as risk appetite held up in traditional markets. Asian equities moved higher and U.S. index futures advanced, pointing to a firmer tone outside crypto. Despite the pullback in the two largest digital assets, the broader crypto market remained on track for its strongest monthly showing in a year. CoinDesk reported that the CoinDesk 20 Index was set to post its biggest gain since July 2025. The report was written by Oliver Knight and Omkar Godbole and edited by Sheldon Reback. It was published on July 31, 2026. The move highlights a split at month-end: benchmark cryptocurrencies softened, while broader market gauges in both digital assets and equities still pointed to resilience.
Bitcoin and ether fell as July drew to a close, while Asian stocks gained and U.S. index futures moved higher.
Even with BTC under pressure at month-end, the broader crypto market was still on track for its best month in a year. According to CoinDesk, the CoinDesk 20 Index was set to post its biggest gain since July 2025.
The report was written by Oliver Knight and Omkar Godbole and edited by Sheldon Reback. CoinDesk published it on July 31, 2026.
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