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Bitcoin is staying mostly stable despite a major AI sector selloff early July, said CoinDesk data. The cryptocurrency remains near $65,000 while an $800 billion AI selloff has left crypto mostly undamaged.
The AI selloff in July 2026 weakened technology stocks, with Nasdaq indexes falling sharply in only one week. Bitcoin, however, showed less intraday price swings during this time. Institutional investors cut their tech stock holdings but held or increased Bitcoin assets. Market
Whale Activity and Price Stability
Glassnode data shows large Bitcoin holders increased buying in the two weeks ending July 22, 2026, marking an active purchase phase during the AI drop. Past whale accumulations often came before longer Bitcoin rallies. This implies bigger investors plan for longer price stability rather than sharp drops. Institutional inflows in Bitcoin ETFs add new capital to regulated crypto investments, even amid turmoil in related markets.
Broader Crypto Market Resilience
Ethereum and other top altcoins also showed steady prices despite the AI selloff. CoinGecko said Ethereum stayed near recent levels, while Solana and Avalanche fell even less.
Industry Developments and Infrastructure Expansion
TeraWulf signed a lease agreement with Anthropic to add AI data center capacity.
What’s Next for Bitcoin Markets
Bitcoin to trade within a range through Q3 2026 if global economic uncertainties stay low. The U.S. Federal Reserve will decide on rate changes in late September 2026, affecting institutional risk appetite across assets.
Meanwhile, crypto players watch carefully for clearer rules in Europe and the U.S. about crypto funds and AI use in finance products.