July Market Pulse

Stocks Are Booming. Bitcoin’s Heating Up. Altcoins Might Be Next.

Author

Anan Momin
July 04, 2025

Hey Money Movers,

We’re halfway through 2025, and there’s a lot happening—from record-breaking stock prices to Bitcoin teasing us with the start of altcoin season.

Here’s the breakdown of what you actually need to know (without all the Wall Street jargon):

📊 1.Stock Market is HOT—but Some Say It’s “Too Hot”

  • The S&P 500 (a major stock index) just hit an all-time high. Big tech and AI stocks are carrying the market.

  • But some experts are warning: prices might be rising faster than they should, and a slowdown could be coming.

  • Job growth is cooling off, which means the economy might be slowing down—but this also increases chances the Fed will lower interest rates soon (which is good for borrowers and the market short term).

  • July 9th is a date to watch—new tariffs might kick in and shake things up.

Key takeaway:

This market’s on fire, but don’t get burned. Stay smart, and be selective.

💰 2.Bitcoin is Paving the Way… and Altcoins Are Waking Up

Bitcoin is hanging around $108K, just below its all-time high from May.

  • Ethereum (ETH) is also gaining momentum—currently at $2,575.

  • Traders are getting hyped about altcoin season (that’s when smaller cryptos like SOL, AVAX, LINK, etc., start booming).

So, is altcoin season here yet?

Almost. Signs say early-to-mid July (👀 July 8–12) could be when it kicks off.

Here’s why:

  • BTC dominance is peaking → which means money is about to flow into altcoins.

  • Many altcoins are already up 25%+ in the last 2 weeks.

  • Charts are flashing similar signals to 2017 & 2021 alt-season runs.

Smart play:

Don’t chase pumps. Stack high-quality altcoins. Keep stop-losses in place.

📌 3. How to Move Right Now (No Guesswork)

In the Stock Market:

  • Stick with strong companies (especially tech + AI), but avoid overhyped plays. Trim positions that have run up too fast.

In Crypto:

  • If you’re in BTC and ETH, you’re already ahead. Look at Layer 1 altcoins (like SOL or AVAX) or DeFi tokens with strong communities. Risk small, aim big.

In Life:

  • Stay ready. The second half of the year is when most people coast—but the winners? They strategize and go harder.

🧠 Final Thoughts:

The market’s running like a Tesla with no brakes… but smart investors aren’t just watching—they’re planning.

July might just be the start of a major crypto run and a chance to lock in gains before the fall volatility hits.

What I’m doing:

💼 Staying disciplined in stocks.

🧠 Allocating 20–30% of my crypto bag to altcoins.

🚨 Watching July 9 tariffs + Fed updates closely.

Let the market move, but don’t let it move you without a strategy.

Catch you next week,

Anan | @MoneyMomentum

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