The Market Brief | 28th Jul – 3rd Aug 2026

Hey there! Welcome to this week’s edition of The Market Brief, where we break down the biggest moves, key trends, and events to watch in the days ahead.

Crypto Market Capitalisation (TOTAL)

$2.13T -1.83%

The crypto market went up to $2.20T early in the week, then reversed into a steady decline near $2.13T at press time.

Bitcoin Dominance (BTC.D)

58.8% -0.62%

Fell from roughly 59.3% to 58.88%, so Bitcoin is losing market share despite the brief recoveries.

S&P500 Index (SP500)

$7,578.58 +2.31%

The S&P500 fell deep early in the week, then put up a steady recovery to finish near a weekly high of around 7,578.

Gold (XAUUSD)

$4,059 +0.67%

Swung wild between $4,000 and $4,115, but gave back most gains to finish near $4,033.

Pump.fun (PUMP)

$0.002 +37%

Pump.fun (PUMP) gained strongly this week as DEX volumes surged; a resistance breakout could potentially open upto 60% upside! Read more

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• The Clarity Act may miss its Senate vote; Lawmakers remain divided over crypto ethics rules, especially enforcement and Trump’s reported crypto profits. Banks are also opposing stablecoin yields, while prosecutors object to developer protections under the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act. With only five days left, the bill’s chances of passing are fading quickly.
• Crypto isn’t having a good earnings call season. Coinbase revenue fell 19% to about $1.2 billion, while its net loss widened to $359 million. Strategy reported an $8.22 billion loss, mainly from unrealised losses on its Bitcoin holdings. Robinhood posted record overall results, but its crypto revenue fell 38% to $100 million.
• The 2026 FIFA World Cup generated about $20 billion in blockchain prediction-market volume and $24 million in digital collectible trades. More than 400,000 wallets participated, with $5.7 billion wagered during the tournament itself. World Cup markets made up roughly 63% of all prediction-market activity during those five weeks.