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Ethereum price kept its strength against Bitcoin today. Over the last 3 business days, ETH ETFs have been boasting with over $1 billion in inflows, pushing the price 5% higher during the past 24 hours. Most of the ETF buying happened during Monday’s selling, which clearly indicates buyer interest. One of the main points Mayne focuses on is institutional interest, particularly in the latest tweets and ETH buys of Tom Lee, Chairman of BitMine. The video also covers other tickers, such as BTC and SOL. Mayne highlights the core principle of trading that the price of any asset is ultimately defined by the people: the sellers and the buyers. Not some magical lines on the chart. And it’s good to pay attention when billionaires are buying. DISCOVER: Next 1000X Crypto: 10+ Crypto Tokens That Can Hit 1000x in 2025 Ethereum Price Making Another Attempt at $5000: What Does the ETH Price Chart Say? (ETHUSD) A glance at the 1W timeframe is always the best thing traders should do. For more explanation on the writings on the chart you see, please review the ETH article from June. July unfolded as expected, with key moments including a rest and strong bounce off the 2023 support level, accompanied by rising volume. (ETHUSD) Moving onto the 1D chart, we see clearly the MSB from May, filling of both FVG gaps in June, and a strong explosive move to the upside in July and August. One thing that catches the eye here is weakness in RSI, though the 50 level is holding well at this point. It would not be surprising to see a deviation below the 50 points. We have retested the $4878 ATH from 2021 and even wicked to a new one at $4957. DISCOVER: Best New Cryptocurrencies to Invest in 2025 Pullback Or Straight Up Next? (ETHUSD) Lastly, we will take a look at the 12H chart, starting from the FVG gaps fill. The pump in July and August is a magnificent sight for bulls, with the price growing by a whopping 130%! Euphoria filled the virtual spaces as we came close to the previous ATH, which, for experienced traders, is a sign to get cautious and take profits, and wait. A deeper pullback is likely before a decisive close above the 2021 high. A move lower to the previous high (yellow line) remains one possibility, though a retest of the MA200 cannot be ruled out. Conversely, a sharp move past $5,000 could leave many chasing higher entries. Stay vigilant and manage your risk! DISCOVER: The 12+ Hottest Crypto Presales to Buy Right Now Join The 99Bitcoins News Discord Here For The Latest Market Update Ethereum Price Analysis: ETH Aiming at $5000 Again Amid Surging ETF Inflows Beautiful 1W chart and retest of 2021 ATH RSI on 1D and 12H looks reset, but it could go lower – caution Potential support at $3,900, or lower at MA200 Moving above all Moving Averages – alt season expected in the upcoming months. The post Ethereum Price Analysis: ETH Aiming at $5000 Again Amid Surging ETF Inflows appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

XRP’s price action this cycle has been full of notable bull runs. However, according to a crypto analyst known pseudonymously as CryptoBull, the real bull run is yet to begin. According to a technical analysis posted on X by this analyst, when XRP finally begins its bull run, the massive swing will take its price action to as high as $37. Analyst Says XRP Bull Run Hasn’t Started Yet XRP has displayed wide price swings in the past week, moving between $2.78 and $3.12 as volatility intensified across the wider crypto market. The token opened the week at $2.86 after a sharp sell-off, bounced back above $3.07 in a midweek surge, then retraced again before recovering to around $2.92 at the time of writing. These movements have kept XRP locked around the $3 level, which is shaping up as both resistance and support in the short term. Despite the price hovering around $3, which is still a 400% increase from its price point a year ago, crypto analyst CryptoBull argued that XRP has not yet entered its true bull run phase. In a post on X, the analyst highlighted how the current chart structure is repeating the pattern seen between 2015 and 2018. During that cycle, XRP traded in a prolonged sideways range before breaking into its historic rally that carried its price to an all-time high of $3.4. Although XRP has already broken past this price point to register a new peak of $3.65 this cycle, it is still closing below its previous peak. According to the analyst, this means that the breakout to new highs has not been confirmed. The accompanying chart reinforces this view, showing a consolidation just below the old ATH, with an arrow pointing to where the bull run begins. A Path To $37 If History Repeats Itself The most important takeaway here is for XRP to start closing above its previous all-time high of $3.4, especially on the weekly candlestick timeframe. According to CryptoBull, XRP would still be positioned to surge as high as $37 if this happens. This price target is based on the previous breakout in 2017, albeit with a reduced percentage gain. If realized, this would represent more than a 1,130% increase from today’s price levels. Based on XRP’s current circulating supply, this would translate to a market cap of over $2.4 trillion. To put this into perspective, Bitcoin’s current market cap is currently about $2.2 trillion. Although this target might be too bullish, some XRP proponents have suggested that a Spot XRP ETF approval later this year could be the catalyst needed to ignite such a move. Others have even pointed to a larger price target above $100 contingent on XRP’s adoption among banks and other financial institutions. At the time of writing, XRP is trading at $2.92, down by 2.7% in the past 24 hours.

Cryptocurrencies have been a nice way to gauge market mood for the session amid nonexistent volatility in FX and unchanged Equity indices. And to be honest, it has not been easy to make much of the rangebound action since last Friday's moves failed to continue. With yesterday's selling in risk assets not being pursued and Cryptos being subject to a decent rebound in today's session, the mood is pretty strong today. A tone of caution could still be valid, with the current rebound not bringing digital assets to their recent highs, but it is still better than continued downside, at least for crypto aficionados. Markets could be awaiting Thursday's US GDP release before the next pump, but the real waiting game might be until September 5th, for the upcoming Non-Farm Payrolls figure. Consolidating at relative highs is still far from a bearish sign, as zig-zagging action would imply indecision, not precisely the same as Market fear. Let's see where this takes Ethereum, Bitcoin and Solana through their own multi-timeframe chart analyses. Read More: Markets tread carefully as US indices consolidate after Powell's speechAn overlook on the Crypto Market Crypto Market overview, August 26, 2025 – Source: Finviz The picture is mostly green but it seems that a few altcoins have started to retract from their recent highs – Still, minor coins are leading the upside with Solana up above 4% (chart below) and LINK, EGLD and XRP to name a few are up between 2.5% to 3.5.% Ethereum, Bitcoin and Solana technical analysesEthereum (ETH) 4H Chart Ethereum 4H Chart, August 26, 2025 – Source: TradingView Bulls are holding a decent move, supported by a short-timeframe upward trendline – Current trading is stepping against the 50% fibonacci of yesterday's retracements. For a better long-term outlook, it would be better for this current move to retest the previous highs. If not, the scenarios are either for consolidation (between $4,000 to $4,700 highest probability) or an actual lower retracement to retest the up-trend (which could lead the Top #2 crypto to $3,500). For now, the action is balanced and bulls have the control for the session. Levels of interest for ETH trading: Support Levels: $4,200 to $4,300 consolidation Zone (most recent rebound)$4,000 to $4,095 Main Long-run Pivot$3,500 Main Support ZoneResistance Levels: $4,950 Current new All-time highs$4,700 to $4,950 All-time high resistance zonePotential main resistance $5,230 Fibonacci extension.Bitcoin (BTC) 4H Chart Bitcoin 4H Chart, August 26, 2025 – Source: TradingView The most recent correction did print below the Support Zone, marking lows at 108,677, but bulls are reacting to it and trying to push the Main Crypto back upwards. However, the price action is still evolving within a short-term descending channel (see on chart) after a break-retest of the main upward trendline. Overall, the picture is mixed, therefore the most impatient participants will want to look at where the market closes at the end of the week – Staying around or above the 110,000 to $112,000 support zone is the most favorable case for the Crypto market. Below would suggest a continued correction. Levels of interest for BTC trading: Support Levels: $110,000 to $112,000 previous ATH support zone (currently tested)$106,000 Minor support$100,000 Main support at psychological levelResistance Levels: $115,000 to $117,000 Pivot Zone (most recent rejection)Major Resistance $122,000 to $124,500Current all-time high $124,596Solana (SOL) 4H Chart Solana 4H Chart, August 26, 2025 – Source: TradingView Momentum is decent with the 4H RSI going above neutral for the top #3 Coin. The altcoin is leading its colleagues and going towards the $200 level at a confluence with the middle of the higher timeframe upward chanel, with the short-term action evolving in a minor range. Switches to momentum are swift in cryptos and particularly Solana (as other altcoins), so keep an eye at Market reactions when prices reach the high of the minor channel ($215 to $220. Levels of interest for SOL trading: Support Levels: $186 most recent swing lows$180 to $190 Major pivotKey support $160 to $165Resistance Levels: $200 Psychological Level and middle of higher timeframe upward channelcurrent highs $213 and top of Minor rangeCurrent all-time high $295 Safe Trades! Opinions are the authors'; not necessarily that of OANDA Business Information & Services, Inc. or any of its affiliates, subsidiaries, officers or directors. The provided publication is for informational and educational purposes only. If you would like to reproduce or redistribute any of the content found on MarketPulse, an award winning forex, commodities and global indices analysis and news site service produced by OANDA Business Information & Services, Inc., please refer to the MarketPulse Terms of Use. Visit https://www.marketpulse.com/ to find out more about the beat of the global markets. © 2025 OANDA Business Information & Services Inc.

Episodes or Trend Euro to Dollar Trading Tip We all watch TV Series, waiting for the next Season …is it similar to trading? Trading Tip: Think Episodes, Not Just Trend Most traders love trends. It feels easy, identify the direction and ride it. In theory, all you need to do is wait for a correction and enter. But reality is different. Markets aren’t that simple, especially in forex trading. Price action can be unpredictable, often shifting within the same day. A currency pair might look strong in the morning but turn weak later in the session. That’s why focusing solely on trends can put you in trouble. Why Trading Works in Episodes, Not Endless Trends Markets don’t move in one straight line. They move in episodes, or phases, of buying or selling. Each episode has a start and an end. The key is recognizing when one episode finishes and a new one begins. If you keep trading as if the previous episode is still active, you risk being on the wrong side of the market. In other words. You might find yourself buying when a market is selling or selling when a market is buying. It is like fighting the last battle when a new one has begun. This is one of the biggest mistakes traders make. This EURUSD 30 minute chart illustrates the point. On August 26, there have so far been three trading episodes, UP, DOWN, UP all within a 1.1602-60 range. This followed a strong DOWN episode the day before which did not follow through (i.e. 1.1602 double bottom) into the new trading day. Euro to Dollar Trading Tip: Think Episodes, Not Just Trend Trading Is Like a Game of Musical Chairs Imagine trading like playing Musical Chairs. While the music plays, everyone is moving confidently around the chairs. When the music stops, there’s a scramble with someone ending up without a seat. The same thing happens in the market. Prices keep moving in one direction until something, like new orders, economic news, a surprise headline or a shift in sentiment stops the momentum. That’s when the “music” stops, the current episode ends, and a new one begins. If you’re still dancing when the market has already changed, you’ll be left standing on the wrong side of the trade. How to Spot When the Music Stops Identifying episodes is crucial for staying aligned with market conditions. Tools like my Amazing Trader (AT) charting system help confirm when an episode ends and a new one starts, using clear decision rules. This gives traders a structured way to adapt instead of guessing. Sign up for a free 30 day trial. Trade With the Current Episode, Not the Last One There’s no worse feeling than being caught fighting the market. The smarter approach is simple: trade with the current episode. Buy during an up episode, sell during a down episode. It is up to the trader to decide whether an episode is with the broader trend or part of a retracement. It sounds like common sense, and it is, but while it is more challenging in real-time, executing this approach can dramatically improve your results. Want to learn how to sync with the current market episode? Email me at jay@global-view.com The post Trading Tip: Think Episodes, Not Just Trend appeared first on Forex Trading Forum.

Troilus Gold (TSX: TLG), which is developing a C$1.1 billion ($800 million) capex brownfield mine project in Quebec, has signed a preliminary copper offtake agreement with a German smelter during Prime Minister Mark Carney’s trade mission to Europe. The deal with Aurubis in Hamburg concerns a “significant amount” of Troilus’ future concentrate production at the self-named project though financial details weren’t given, the government said on Tuesday. It joins with other agreements on the trip. Quebec’s privately-held Torngat Metals is supplying rare earth oxides from its C$2 billion capex Strange Lake project to magnets producer Vacuumschmelze near Frankfurt. Rock Tech Lithium (TSXV: RCK), a Canadian-German cleantech company, is getting green energy. And Carney signed a Joint Declaration of Intent with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to deepen critical mineral ties across supply chains, research and development, and new mining funding. “Canada has immense potential to be a leading and reliable global supplier of critical minerals, and Canada and Germany are natural strategic partners in this mission,” Carney said in a release. “As Germany’s domestic demand for critical minerals grows and it diversifies its supply chains, Canadian workers and industries can be the strong, stable provider of these indispensable resources.” Shares in Rock Tech shot up 9.5% on Tuesday afternoon in Toronto to C$1.04 apiece, valuing the company at C$112 million. Stock in Trolius Gold advanced 0.6% to C$0.82 each for a market capitalization of C$327 million. Europe pivot The trip, which included Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, and Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry, underscored Canada’s push to develop critical minerals by broadening investment ties with Europe and Asia. It reflects the new international reality after US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on allies, his NATO belittling and annexation threats. Facing mounting pressure, Ottawa is pivoting to alternative markets after realizing the country was too dependent on its southern neighbour. Likewise seeking new markets, Troilus is participating in the Canadian Critical Minerals Investment Forum in Tokyo and Seoul this week. The event organized by the Canadian government will convene global investors, government officials and industry leaders to foster critical minerals partnerships. In addition to attending the forum, Troilus plans to hold bilateral meetings in both countries to advance strategic collaborations with potential partners and customers. The events speak to Canada’s commitment to its critical minerals strategy, and strengthening its reputation as a dependable, strategically important source of copper and gold for global markets, the government said. Troilus project Troilus is building a 50,000-tonne-per-day open pit mine with an estimated 22-year mine life producing 303,000 gold-equivalent oz. annually with peak production of 536,400 ounces. The property hosts a former mine that produced 2 million oz. of gold and almost 70,000 tonnes of copper between 1996 and 2010. Torngat’s Strange Lake project aims to produce roughly 15,000 tonnes per year of rare earth oxides. The company, which received $165 million in government funding this year, plans to begin construction in late 2026 and start operations by 2028. With more than of half Strange Lake’s output to be classed as heavy rare earths, this would make it the largest heavy rare earth producer in North America and one of the largest outside China. Rock Tech Lithium signed a memorandum of understanding with green energy provider Enertrag to connect its lithium conversion plant in Guben, 140 km southeast of Berlin, to Enertrag’s solar and offshore wind farms. This will allow Rock Tech Lithium to decarbonize its operations and offer more competitive pricing. Rock Tech plans to start commissioning Guben plant this year with first battery‑grade lithium hydroxide production expected in early 2026. The company has the Georgia Lake lithium project in northern Ontario where a 2022 prefeasibility study suggested a first probable reserve at 7.3 million tonnes grading 0.82% lithium oxide. That year it signed a framework agreement with an unnamed global car maker headquartered in Germany to supply lithium hydroxide over an initial five-year period.

Artificial intelligence may be the hottest narrative in tech, but its true financial backbone could be Ethereum. With its dominance in stablecoins, DeFi, and tokenization, Ethereum is riding the AI wave, and it’s positioned to become the infrastructure that powers trillions in AI-driven financial flows. Why Ethereum Fits The Role Of AI Settlement Layer Artificial intelligence is on track to become one of the most valuable industries in human history. It’s a trillion-dollar opportunity, and Ethereum is uniquely positioned to capture it. As highlighted by Eigen Layer’s dev Nader Dabit on X, AI is already integrated into almost every corner of existing software infrastructure, and its pace of adoption would continue to accelerate. The introduction of ERC-8004 is a turning point, which lays the foundation for injecting the vast design space of AI directly into Ethereum. Dabit noted that the injection is a positive-sum outcome because it expands ETH utility, potential, and value, while also unlocking new pathways for AI itself. Amid this foray, the developer is confident that an AI service marketplace could be introduced in the near future, possibly on Ethereum. The marketplace would function as a decentralized agent app store where anyone can discover and hire specialized agents for specific tasks. These include legal document analysis, highly-rated legal AI agents, code reviews, programming agents, and research assistance. Furthermore, there will be no central entity needed, no hidden algorithms, and it will be just open, trustless, and verifiable AI. Such development implies that every past interaction would be publicly verifiable, with historical performance, accuracy, and reputation data available on-chain. According to the dev, the idea of verifiable AI in general could end up being one of the most successful use cases in all of crypto. Ethereum’s role as the backbone of trustless computation and coordination makes it the natural home for this revolution. Why This Matters For ETH’s Next Move With key development set to emerge on the Ethereum blockchain, ETH’s price might experience a notable rally in the following months. Crypto analyst Mags has highlighted a bullish outlook for ETH, predicting that the altcoin is set to hit the $15,650 target. During the last cycle, once ETH broke above its previous all-time high (ATH), it surged by +211% and ultimately reached the 3.618 Fibonacci extension level. Meanwhile, in this cycle, ETH has once again surpassed its ATH for the first time in the cycle, bringing the 3.618 Fib extension at $15,650 into focus. Even a more conservative projection suggests strong upside. If ETH captures only half the growth seen in the previous cycle, the price range could land between $10,146 and $11,600, which corresponds to the 2.272 to 2.618 Fib extension levels. A very conservative target for Ethereum would be based on the 1.618 Fib extension, which sits around $7,500 level.

Ethereum is at a decisive moment after a turbulent week of trading. Following a powerful surge on Friday that pushed the price into new highs, ETH quickly faced selling pressure, leading to a sharp drop by Monday. Now, the asset is trying to stabilize above the $4,400 level, a critical zone that bulls must defend to prevent further downside momentum. The recent volatility highlights how fragile sentiment can become at major turning points. While bulls remain optimistic that ETH can sustain momentum and push toward the long-awaited $5,000 mark, bears argue that the market structure suggests more downside could follow if support fails. Adding to this uncertainty, analyst Darkfost has issued a warning about rising risks in the derivatives market. According to his analysis, the Binance Estimated Leverage Ratio (ELR) on ETH has reached its highest levels ever recorded, signaling extreme risk conditions. The ELR measures how heavily leveraged positions have become relative to overall open interest. When leverage skyrockets, markets often experience heightened volatility. Traders taking on excessive risk can trigger forced liquidations, amplifying price swings in both directions. With ETH now sitting at a fragile support level, the combination of leverage buildup and recent price swings makes the coming days critical for Ethereum’s short-term trajectory. Ethereum Leverage Risks Grow on Binance According to Darkfost, the Estimated Leverage Ratio (ELR) is one of the most reliable indicators to measure whether a market is becoming dangerously over-leveraged. The ELR combines Open Interest data with overall market activity to highlight the extent to which traders are relying on borrowed funds to amplify their positions. Recent data shows that Open Interest on Binance just hit a new all-time high of $12.6 billion on August 22, reflecting record speculative activity. For context, back in July 2020, the ELR on Binance was just 0.09, a relatively safe level. Today, that figure has skyrocketed to 0.53, marking the highest reading ever recorded. Such a sharp increase suggests that traders are entering positions with unprecedented leverage. Darkfost explains that when leverage climbs to these extremes, the short-term market outlook becomes risky. Excessive optimism often leaves participants vulnerable to forced liquidations. Once liquidations cascade, they can magnify price swings far beyond what would happen in a spot-driven move. Despite heavy institutional and whale accumulation in Ethereum, Binance remains the largest hub for trading activity. With derivatives volumes outweighing spot activity, leveraged positioning now has the power to dictate short-term price moves. Given that this spike in leverage comes just as Ethereum has broken above its all-time high, the risk of a deleveraging event is high. Such an event could temporarily drive ETH lower, wiping out leveraged positions before the market regains balance. Yet, many analysts believe this would act as a reset, ultimately paving the way for Ethereum to retest and potentially surpass the $5,000 level, which remains the key target for bulls. Holding Key Support Amid Selling Pressure Ethereum is currently showing signs of fragility after its strong rally last week. On this 4-hour chart, ETH trades around $4,426, holding near a crucial support zone defined by the 50-day moving average (blue line) at roughly $4,451. Price action shows a sharp rejection from highs above $4,800, followed by a steep retracement that now challenges short-term momentum. The $4,400 region has emerged as an immediate support level, where ETH is attempting to stabilize. A sustained hold above this area could allow bulls to regroup and attempt another push toward the $4,800–$5,000 resistance zone, which remains the next psychological target. Conversely, if the $4,400 level fails, ETH could slide toward the 100-day moving average (green line) around $4,350, with further downside risk toward the 200-day average (red line) near $4,090. The structure still favors bulls in the broader trend, but the recent correction highlights the market’s sensitivity to leverage and short-term volatility. For traders, the $4,400 level is key: holding above it keeps the bullish continuation alive, while a breakdown may trigger deeper profit-taking. Overall, ETH remains in an uptrend, but volatility at these levels demands caution. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView

Rock Tech Lithium (TSXV: RCK) has secured a long-term supply of renewable energy from Germany’s ENERTRAG to power the company’s planned lithium hydroxide converter in Guben. The companies inked the power supply agreement on Tuesday, in the presence of key government figures including Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Katharina Reiche, Germany’s Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy. The agreement was signed during the German-Canadian critical minerals roundtable, where the countries formally announced a partnership focusing on the development of lithium and other critical minerals to break China’s monopolistic control in the supply chain. Rock Tech’s proposed plant is designed to produce battery-grade lithium hydroxide, with an annual production capacity of 24,000 tonnes. The facility, situated on the German-Polish border, about 60 km away from Tesla’s plant in Grünheide, is slated for commissioning this year. First output is expected in 2026. The converter project, the company notes, is recognized as a strategic initiative under the European Commission’s Critical Raw Materials Act and serves as a model for the decarbonization of European industry through cross-border cooperation. The concept also serves as a template for building a resilient supply chain for critical minerals in Canada. Rock Tech Lithium traded 7.4% higher at $1.02 apiece by 1:50 p.m. ET, giving the company a market capitalization of $109.4 million. Decarbonized supply chain Regarding the ENERTRAG partnership, the Toronto-based lithium developer said it would provide “a sustainable and competitive electricity supply” with planning security for the converter’s operating costs. A core element of the renewable energy initiative, it says, is the direct supply of electricity from new wind and photovoltaic plants in the neighboring Polish municipality of Gubin. From the start of commissioning, a significant share of the converter’s electricity demand is to be covered by renewable sources. From 2030 onwards, at least 50% of the total electricity demand will be met by renewables, which the company says could lead to a 25% reduction in indirect CO2 emissions. “With the planned direct supply of our converter with renewable energy, we are setting an important milestone for the sustainable and competitive production of lithium hydroxide in Europe,” said Mirco Wojnarowicz, CEO of Rock Tech Lithium. “The partnership with ENERTRAG is an important example of how industry and energy producers can work together in a practical way to decarbonize the value chain. This not only creates planning security for our project but also contributes to achieving European climate targets,” he added. In addition to the Guben converter, Rock Tech is also looking to build a similar facility in Red Rock, Ontario, which is expected to produce 32,000 tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent using company and third-party feedstock.

A massive opportunity is unfolding in the crypto space as the Midnight airdrop enters full swing, with billions of dollars worth of tokens available to eligible XRP and crypto investors. With just over a month left, industry voices warn that countless users could stand to miss out on one of the largest token distributions in history. Less Than 40 Days Left To Claim The Midnight Airdrop The ongoing Midnight airdrop is quickly becoming one of the most talked-about topics in the crypto space, with billions of dollars potentially left unclaimed. According to Big Pey, a Cardano content creator, holders of XRP, Solana (SOL), ADA, Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Avalanche (AVAX), and Brave tokens could be overlooking a one-of-a-kind opportunity. The airdrop went live on August 5 2025 and has less than 40 days remaining before the claim window closes. Big Pey praised the tokenomics of Midnight’s $NIGHT token, describing it as “genius”. In his words, the most innovative feature is that $NIGHT generates “DUST,” rewarding users for engaging with the blockchain instead of forcing them to spend their existing holdings for transactions. This model creates a cycle where network activity becomes financially rewarding, contrasting how many blockchains currently function. Community members responding to Big Pey’s post raised concerns about the airdrop’s accessibility. One user inquired about the fate of unclaimed tokens, to which Big Pey explained that they would be redistributed later through a scavenger hunt phase. Another member highlighted the challenge of claiming tokens through hardware wallets such as Trezor. Addressing this, the Cardano content creator assured users that Trezor has confirmed plans to roll out support within the 60-day airdrop claim period, enabling hardware wallet holders to participate without risking security. About The Midnight Airdrop The Midnight airdrop is not just notable for its size but also for what it represents. Midnight is a partner chain built on Cardano, leveraging zero-knowledge proofs to ensure privacy and data protection for Decentralized Applications (dApps). The $NIGHT tokens are designed to serve as the governance and ownership layer of the Midnight ecosystem. On the other hand, the network introduces $DUST, a privacy utility that further incentivizes usage and deepens the project’s focus on secure, private transactions. Unlike many token launches relying on presales, Midnight will distribute 100% of its supply to eligible users across eight major blockchains. The airdrop is set to run for 60 days, with half of the distribution allocated to ADA holders and the other half spread across seven cryptocurrencies. Over 33 million wallets are eligible to receive tokens. Holders who do not initially claim will still have four years to secure their allocation, but the initial phase remains crucial for early participation. Investors outside the eight chains are not excluded either, as they can join a scavenger hunt to earn a share of unclaimed tokens later.

Northern Graphite (TSXV: NGC) has been given a lifeline to extend operations at its flagship Lac des Îles (LDI) mine in Quebec after securing C$6.225 million in funding from the Canadian government. LDI, the only graphite producer in North America, has faced operational uncertainty due to a slowdown in the global electric vehicle market, leading to falling prices in battery minerals. Earlier this year, Northern Graphite said it will shut the mine down by the end of this year unless it secures C$10 million for an expansion. Located about 150 km northwest of Montreal, the mine has been in operation for 35 years, serving primarily industrial clients in the US, from refractories for steelmaking to heat management in electronics and friction materials for the global automotive sector. Last year, it supplied 12,000 tonnes of graphite concentrates. Northern Graphite has been looking to boost its annual output to the installed capacity of 25,000 tonnes, and is planning to extend the operation by eight years by opening a new pit this year. However, additional funds would be required for this expansion. The new investment, provided by Natural Resources Canada and delivered by The Economic Development Agency of Canada for Quebec Regions (CED), is expected to finance 75% of the eligible costs for the pit extension at LDI. Northern Graphite’s CEO Hugues Jacquemin said the funding would help keep the LDI mine in operation and allow the company to continue supply its industrial customers, as well as pursue its goal of becoming a key supplier to growing defence and battery markets in North America. “This investment in Northern Graphite’s operations in Lac-des-Îles will strengthen Canada’s domestic critical mineral supply chains, while positioning us as a global leader in the sector,” he stated. Northern Graphite’s shares rose to a new 52-week high of C$0.20 on the funding announcement, before pulling back to around C$0.18 by midday. The company’s market capitalization is C$21.6 million. Graphite demand high Despite market headwinds, industrial demand for graphite — particularly in the refractory sector — remained strong in 2024 and is expected to stay firm through 2025, especially in North America, which accounts for 85% of the company’s sales. Large and jumbo flake graphite, essential for industrial use, has grown scarcer as China scaled back mining amid a glut of anode material. Global supply is further constrained due to disruptions at a major mine in Mozambique and issues at new international projects. Adding to supply tension, the US has imposed tariffs on both natural and synthetic graphite from China. These could rise dramatically, as American producers have requested anti-dumping tariffs as high as 920%, alleging unfair trade practices. As the continent’s only producer, Northern Graphite has been calling for increased support for the LDI mine. We don’t want the only producing graphite mine in North America to be shut down. It’s like killing the golden goose,” CEO Jacquemin told Reuters earlier this year.” Production boost “This strategic investment in the Northern Graphite expansion project will enable the production of these minerals and strengthen our economy and security while keeping good jobs in Quebec — a win-win for the province and the entire country,” The Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, added. The C$6.225 million funding, which takes the form of an interest-free and unsecured contribution, will allow Northern Graphite to immediately begin work on extending the existing pit to increase its production of the critical mineral. The pit extension is based on the LDI resource estimate published in January 2024, which outlined 3.3 million indicated tonnes at an average grade of 6.4% graphitic carbon (Cg), containing around 213,000 tonnes of Cg, plus 1.4 million inferred tonnes averaging 7.4% Cg containing approximately 106,000 tonnes Cg. The goal is to break ground as soon as possible to ensure a continuous flow of material to the plant, and first production from the new zones could take place in 6-8 months, the company said. In the meantime, it plans to continue processing ore from existing pit and ore stockpiles through the third quarter and fulfilling orders from inventory thereafter. Repayment of the contribution will commence 36 months following the project completion date with 84 equal monthly instalment payments.

Rumors are spreading fast in the crypto world after a supposed leaked NDA linked Ripple to big names like Trump, BlackRock, and JPMorgan. According to a post by Stellar Rippler on X, the XRP Ledger may have ties to projects that connect digital identity, healthcare, and global settlement systems. At the same time, BlackRock’s new ETF, Trump’s healthcare policy moves, and JPMorgan’s focus on digital identity appear to fit into the same plan. Leaked NDA Reveals Digital Identity And Healthcare Links To XRPL The story began when an ex-banker using the alias @LordBelgrave claimed he had leaked one of Ripple’s NDAs with UBS. Most of the details were already in circulation, but one shocking part stood out, a reference to “Biometric Identity Mapping.” This idea points to technology connecting personal identity with global financial systems. It goes far beyond what many assumed Ripple was building. According to the leak, Ripple may be developing tools that link digital identity with payments despite CEO Brad Garlinghouse’s earlier warnings about government control. At the time, most thought he was only talking about central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). Healthcare already shows evidence of this. Wellgistics Health recently announced an XRP Ledger–based payment system that will serve 6,500 U.S. pharmacies. JPMorgan has already said that digital identity is the foundation of Web3. The World Economic Forum (WEF), describing how digital ID, compliance tracking, healthcare, and supply chains connect, promotes the same vision with its Blockchain Toolkit. Ripple’s involvement at high levels suggests it has a seat at the table. Strategic Moves Connect Trump, BlackRock, And JPMorgan To XRPL The leak looks even more critical when placed next to recent moves by global power players. BlackRock’s $XDNA ETF was launched on July 4th, the same day Trump pushed his “One Big Beautiful Bill” aimed at cutting healthcare costs. At the same time, Trump introduced his Digital Health Tech Ecosystem, while BlackRock’s ETF went live directly on the XRP Ledger. The timing makes it look like the moves are connected. JPMorgan continues to drive forward with digital identity projects that match what Ripple is building. Ripple’s DNA Protocol connects to healthcare, identity, and payments, and tries to bring these systems onto the blockchain. Ripple’s deals in Africa and the MENA region could not have happened randomly. Deals with Chipper Cash and Onafriq, plus DNA Protocol onboarding labs in African nations, show Ripple is not expanding randomly but appears to be using a targeted adoption strategy to spread the new system globally. Finally, photos of Brad Garlinghouse standing with leaders from the IMF, SWIFT, and Christine Lagarde raise a big question: was Ripple always meant to be the chosen rail for the coming identity-health-finance merger? The rumored NDA, combined with these strategic moves, leads many in the crypto world to believe the answer could be yes.

One of the City’s biggest banks has reframed Ethereum’s sharp ETH USD price pullback from its all-time high as a golden entry point. Standard Chartered’s head of digital assets, Geoffrey Kendrick, told clients this week that ETH USD remains structurally undervalued, setting a $7,500 year-end target on the back of rising institutional demand and a wave of treasury allocations. Kendrick’s note highlighted that Ethereum-focused exchange-traded funds and corporate treasury firms have accumulated 4.9% of circulating supply since June, a figure he expects to hit 10% by year-end. That steady absorption of tokens has been the decisive factor behind ETH’s run to $4,953 on Sunday, eclipsing the record set in November 2021 before retracing -11% in the following sessions. Crypto ETFs then Treasuries? How Legit is Standard Chartered’s ETH USD Price Prediction? EthereumPriceMarket CapETH$544.85B24h7d30d1yAll time What matters to Standard Chartered is not the correction but the structural bid. “ETH and the ETH treasury companies are cheap at today’s levels,” Kendrick wrote, stressing that corporate treasuries gain dual advantages in staking rewards and DeFi yield opportunities unavailable to ETF investors. In his view, ETH treasuries make more sense than Bitcoin treasuries, which offer yield options limited to passive holding. Flows confirm the thesis. Data from SoSoValue shows Ethereum ETFs pulled in $443.9M on Monday alone, more than double the $219M that went into Bitcoin equivalents. (Source – Ethereum ETF Dashboard, SoSoValue) Across Thursday and Friday last week, ETH funds attracted $628M in fresh capital while Bitcoin products registered outflows. On a year-to-date basis ETH USD is up +32.6%, nearly double Bitcoin’s +17.3%. The divergence underscores how quickly traditional finance is reshaping the crypto market. Since the SEC approved spot ETFs in January 2024, Wall Street has become the single largest marginal buyer of digital assets, driving price cycles previously dominated by retail speculation. Now issuers are pushing to broaden the menu beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum DISCOVER: Best Meme Coin ICOs to Invest in 2025 Bitwise Tarket LINK Price Growth With New Spot Chainlink Crypto ETF On Tuesday, Bitwise Asset Management filed an S-1 for a spot Chainlink ETF, with Coinbase Custody Trust named as custodian and Coinbase, Inc. as execution agent. The product will mirror LINK’s spot price but exclude staking, despite May’s SEC guidance clarifying that staking rewards do not constitute a securities transaction. Bitwise’s cautious structure suggests issuers are prioritizing regulatory approval speed over potential yield enhancements. The move follows Grayscale’s application to convert its Avalanche Trust into a spot AVAX ETF, part of an escalating race to secure listings for mid-cap altcoins tied to real-world adoption narratives. Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan has already described Chainlink as one of the “cleanest” plays on the tokenization trend, with LINK powering oracle infrastructure for DeFi and institutional pilots alike. DISCOVER: 9+ Best High-Risk, High-Reward Crypto to Buy in 2025 What Does This TradFi News Mean For Retail Crypto Traders? Together, these developments highlight a decisive shift: the ETF pipeline is no longer confined to Bitcoin and Ether. Instead, TradFi is laying rails for exposure to the broader altcoin spectrum, with liquidity flows increasingly dictated by institutional asset managers rather than Telegram groups or celebrity endorsements. For retail traders, the message is stark. The market is being financialized at speed. Ethereum’s path to $7,500, if Standard Chartered’s call proves correct, will not be driven by meme-fuelled hype but by balance sheet allocations and ETF inflows. And as new single-token ETFs for Chainlink, Avalanche, and others come online, the next altcoin rotation may be dictated not in Discord but on Wall Street trading desks. The only question left is how quickly retail can adapt to a market now being steered by TradFi capital, and whether the volatility cycles of old will survive this structural change. DISCOVER: Top Solana Meme Coins to Buy in 2025 The post TradFi Floods Into Crypto ETFs as Standard Chartered Backs ETH Treasuries at $7,500 Target appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

As the Bitcoin (BTC) price momentum begins to wane, the market’s leading cryptocurrency has retraced to the $110,000 mark, raising concerns about a potential shift into a new bearish cycle. CryptoBirb, a noted trader and analyst, suggested in a recent social media analysis that Bitcoin has only about 60 days of growth left, indicating that it is currently 93% into its cycle, which has lasted 1,007 days. This analysis aligns with the ongoing Cycle Peak Countdown indicator, hinting at a critical juncture for the leading cryptocurrency as it approaches the conclusion of its current bullish phase. Potential Peak And Bear Market Timing In examining historical cycles, CryptoBirb highlights significant patterns that may inform future price movements. The analyst points out the duration of past cycles: from around 350 days in the early years to over 1,000 days in more recent cycles. Presently, Bitcoin’s trajectory is reportedly tracking toward approximately 1,060 to 1,100 days, placing it in the final 5-8% of this current bullish cycle, holding significant implications for the broader digital asset market as well. The Bitcoin Halving which took place last April is also a pivotal factor. Historical data reveals that previous Halvings have led to peaks in price approximately 492 days later, suggesting a target window between October 19 and November 20, 2025. This timeline reinforces the notion that the market is merely 60 days away from a potential peak, with historical cycles indicating that the next significant bear market may not occur until 2026. CryptoBirb also outlines the patterns observed during past bear markets, noting that they typically last between 364 and 411 days, with average losses around 66%. If such a scenario plays out, the next bearish phase could see BTC retracing toward $37,000 once again. Bitcoin Support And Resistance Levels August and September have historically been challenging months for Bitcoin, with average returns dipping significantly. However, October and November are traditionally among the strongest months, aligning perfectly with the anticipated cycle peak. From a technical standpoint, Bitcoin’s current price sits just above key support levels, with the weekly chart indicating a mean-based support of $97,094 and a critical resistance level at $117,058. The analyst advised monitoring these key price levels closely in the coming weeks, as movements below $110,000 could signal a bearish trend. BTC is currently holding just above this support floor after increased volatility. Despite this, on-chain metrics remain relatively healthy, with mining costs around $97,124 and no immediate signs of capitulation. Although recent exchange-traded fund (ETF) flows have shown outflows, the overall market structure suggests a cautious optimism. To conclude, CryptoBirb notes that while the current sentiment may be mixed, the convergence of cycle mathematics, Halving events, and historical seasonality suggests that the market could be gearing up for a significant finale in the fourth quarter. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com

Energy Fuels (NYSE-A: UUUU) (TSX: EFR) and US permanent magnet producer Vulcan Elements have teamed up to create what would be “a resilient domestic supply chain” for rare earth magnets independent of China. Under a memorandum of understanding signed on Tuesday, Energy Fuels will supply high-purity “light” and “heavy” separated rare earths — key materials in the magnet production process — to Vulcan for validation, starting in the fourth quarter of 2025. Energy Fuels is currently producing these rare earth oxides from its White Mesa mill in Utah. The facility represents the only licensed uranium mill in the US, but also has the capacity to produce rare earths by processing monazite concentrates. It first began commercial production of light rare earths neodymium (Nd) and praseodymium (Pr) in June 2024, and is now piloting the production of heavy rare earths, beginning with dysprosium (Dy). First production of Dy was achieved last week. Upon successful validation by Vulcan, the companies intend to negotiate additional long-term supply agreements for the NdPr and Dy oxides produced at White Mesa. According to Energy Fuels, the oxides that it will provide to Vulcan will be sourced exclusively from US mines, specifically mineral sand mines owned by The Chemours Company in Florida and Georgia. “Energy Fuels and Vulcan Elements are innovative companies with similar visions of creating a secure Western rare earth magnet supply chain. We have both proven our capacity to deliver rare earth products that meet commercial specifications at scale from American-based facilities,” stated Energy Fuels CEO Mark Chalmers. Energy Fuels’ shares soared on the partnership announcement, sending the New York-listed stock a new 52-week high of $13.34 apiece, and its highest since 2012. The Colorado-based company has a market capitalization of nearly $3 billion. Onshoring magnet supply “Together, Vulcan Elements and Energy Fuels are onshoring one of the most important supply chains for America’s future economy and security,” John Maslin, CEO of Vulcan Elements, added. “We have both proven our capacity to deliver rare earth products that meet commercial specifications at scale from American-based facilities.” The North Carolina-based startup’s mission is to establish a US-based magnet supply chain for commercial and defense applications—from hard disk drives and AI infrastructure to semiconductor fabrication equipment, robotics, drones and automotive applications. Manufacturing of these magnets is currently taking place at its facility in Durham. The 21,000-square-foot facility was launched in March of this year to pilot the production of permanent sintered neodymium iron boron magnets. The magnet production process, as the company highlights, is entirely decoupled from China. In a recent interview with MINING.COM, Maslin pointed out that all of its material is US or allied. “We either get it from recycled end-of-life magnets, or directly from miners in the US and Canada and Australia, parts of Africa, parts of South America. Nothing from an entity of concern.” As part of ongoing efforts to scale up its production at the Durham facility, Vulcan recently raised $65 million in Series A funding. The funding is led by Altimeter Capital and includes significant participation from One Investment Management, founded by Rajeev Misra, the former CEO of SoftBank’s $100 billion Vision Fund.

Bitcoin’s recent breakdown has rattled traders, with the price slipping below key support levels and sparking fresh concerns over the market’s direction. While a relief bounce may occur, many crypto analysts warn it could be nothing more than a trap before deeper losses unfold. Bitcoin Loses Key Horizontal Support, Signals Weakness In a recent update on X, Alpha Crypto Signal highlighted that Bitcoin has now lost its crucial horizontal support zone. The inability to reclaim this level quickly underscores weakness in the market, signaling that bearish pressure remains firmly in play. The breakdown, according to the analyst, opens the door for deeper downside movement in the coming sessions. While a minor relief bounce from the $108,000 region could occur, it is unlikely to shift the broader outlook. Unless Bitcoin reclaims the broken support level with conviction, any short-term upward moves may only serve as setups for further decline. This suggests that bulls could struggle to regain control unless a decisive recovery materializes. The analyst further noted that the current structure favors sellers, with bounces seen as opportunities for short entries rather than signals of a potential trend reversal. This aligns with the broader bearish momentum observed across Bitcoin’s price action since the loss of its support base. As it stands, the bias remains firmly bearish, with lower targets likely to remain in play until Bitcoin proves otherwise by reclaiming the lost horizontal support. BTC Slips Below The 100 EMA: A Bearish Signal Unfolds According to Cryptorphic, Bitcoin has fallen below the 100 EMA on the daily chart, a level widely regarded as a key trend indicator. The analyst explained that this breakdown is not a favorable sign for the bulls, as it often signals weakening momentum and the possibility of a deeper pullback. This recurring pattern adds weight to the current bearish outlook, reinforcing the idea that the market may need to absorb additional downside pressure before stabilizing. With the loss of this support, Cryptorphic pointed out that the next area of interest lies around $103,000, where further correction could find temporary stability. In conclusion, the crypto analyst made it clear that his focus will remain on whether Bitcoin can swiftly reclaim the 100 EMA in the coming sessions. A strong recovery above this level, he explained, would help preserve the broader uptrend and restore confidence among market participants. However, failure to reclaim the 100 EMA would likely allow bearish momentum to build further, increasing the risk of extended declines and testing lower supports.

Prices of rare earth elements have surged to their highest level in more than two years after MP Materials halted shipments to China, Reuters first reported. For the past three years, MP Materials supplied between 7% and 9% of China’s neodymium and praseodymium (NdPr) oxide, key ingredients for permanent magnets used in electric vehicles, wind turbines, and defense hardware. However, under a July deal with Washington, MP agreed to halt exports to China and refine its output domestically. The US government also offered price support at $110 per kilogram—around double Chinese levels at the time—to secure production at home. Benchmark NdPr oxide prices in China have jumped 40% since early July to 632,000 yuan per tonne (about $88/kg), the highest since March 2023. “MP’s shipments were a very material portion of NdPr oxide supply for China’s factories, so that’s left a big void,” managing director at Adamas Ryan Castilloux told Reuters. Beijing tightens control The surge comes alongside new regulatory steps in China. Beijing recently expanded its quota system to cover imported feedstock as well as domestically mined rare earths, requiring companies to submit monthly data on mineral flows. Analysts say this strengthens Beijing’s grip on global supply chains, adding to earlier restrictions on rare earth magnets and smelting output quotas. Currently, China accounts for 90% of rare earth refining capacity and about 70% of mined output. Trump revives tariff threats US President Donald Trump added fresh tension this week, warning of “200 per cent tariffs, or something” on rare earth-related products unless China guarantees magnet shipments to the US. “They would destroy China,” Trump said during a meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung at the White House, describing tariffs as “incredible cards.” China, the world’s largest producer of permanent magnets, restricted exports in April following earlier US tariff hikes. The move had an immediate impact: permanent magnet shipments to the US fell 58% in April and 81% in May compared with the prior month, according to SCMP. At the same time, demand for NdPr is rebounding. China is in peak manufacturing season for EVs, wind turbines, and electronics, putting extra pressure on supply, according to Benchmark Mineral Intelligence. Analysts expect demand growth of around 10% this year, outpacing the 5% increase in Chinese output. MP Materials’ shares rose 3.6% in New York on Tuesday, giving the company a $13.24 billion market capitalization.

Friday's ecstatic trading brought all risk-assets including Equity indices, cryptocurrencies and FX currencies higher. But Participants, having time to digest the switch of tone from Powell's Jackson Hole speech over the week-end, have backed up on their euphoric pricing. Nonetheless, US Indices have made quite a move, particularly the Dow Jones making new all-time highs. The Nasdaq is trying to re-enter its longer-run upward channel, the S&P 500 retests its record highs and the US 30 made a break-retest pattern which could potentially lead to a further technical rebound. For other news, US President Trump fired FED's Cook yesterday amid mortgage fraud allegations, hurting the US Dollar a tid-bit but markets seem to discard the headline a bit. It will be key to spot who he appoints next (Lisa Cook had been appointed by President Biden in 2022). Let's have a look at all US Indices (Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq) intraday levels to spot where they could be heading in upcoming trading as current picture shows mixed signs. Read More: What’s driving the US Dollar after Powell’s Friday remarks? Dollar Index (DXY) outlookDow Jones 4H Chart Dow Jones 4H Chart, August 26, 2025 – Source: TradingView Traders seem to how no sign of life in the current picture, but overall the correction from yesterday has formed a short-term bottom at a break-retest of the previous all-time highs – Bulls entering here would add higher probabilities of bullish continuation. On the other hand, bears will want to recross the 45,000 Pivot Zone to enter the past month range (which goes all the way to the 44,000 Main Support). Levels of interest for Dow Jones Trading: Resistance Levels Current All-time high 45,757ATH Resistance Zone 45,700 (+/- 150 pts)1.618 Fibonacci-Extension for potential ATH resistance 46,260Support Levels Previous ATH resistance zone, now pivot 45,000 (+/- 150 points)45,283 previous ATH (getting tested right now)44,000 Main Support ZoneS&P 500 4H Chart S&P 500 4H Chart, August 25, 2025 – Source: TradingView Buyers are trying to enter at the 4H 50 period MA but the attempt is shy. Indeed, a technical double top at the all-time high (created last Friday from the Powell bullish impulse) may provide a more bearish intermediate outlook for the Index. However, reaching the highs again and breaking them would point to a continuation within the upward Channel. Levels of interest for S&P 500 Trading: Resistance Levels session highs 6,390 (2H MA 200 in confluence)All-time high resistance zone 6,470 to 6,490Current All-time Highs 6,4896,539 Potential ATH resistance (from Fibonacci extension)Support Levels Immediate Pivot 6,4306,400 Support and Channel lowspre-Powell mini support 6,3506,210 to 6,235 Main Support (NFP Lows)Nasdaq 4H Chart Nasdaq 4H Chart, August 25, 2025 – Source: TradingView Bulls have successfully brought the index back into the upward channel, with the Nasdaq being the only index higher at the open but the margin is small and Bulls will have to counter the 4H MA 50 acting as immediate resistance. Holding above the lower bound of the upward channel would help the bullish case. Staying below the 50-MA on the other hand may be bringing more bearish flows that should accelerate on a break-down. The current picture is also mixed for Tech as seen with shy rebounds in Cryptocurrencies for example, so watch sentiment ahead. Levels to watch for Nasdaq trading: Resistance Levels Current All-time Highs 23,98623,500 Support turned resistance23,492 4H-MA 50 acting as immediate resistanceSupport Levels 23,000 Key momentum Pivot22,700 support at NFP lowsEarly 2025 ATH at 22,229 Safe Trades! Opinions are the authors'; not necessarily that of OANDA Business Information & Services, Inc. or any of its affiliates, subsidiaries, officers or directors. The provided publication is for informational and educational purposes only. If you would like to reproduce or redistribute any of the content found on MarketPulse, an award winning forex, commodities and global indices analysis and news site service produced by OANDA Business Information & Services, Inc., please refer to the MarketPulse Terms of Use. Visit https://www.marketpulse.com/ to find out more about the beat of the global markets. © 2025 OANDA Business Information & Services Inc.

Two First Nations groups have partnered with a trucking company to buy a bulk terminal port near British Columbia’s border with Alaska serving Newmont’s (TSX: NGT; NYSE: NEM) Brucejack and Red Chris mines that produce gold, silver and copper. The Nisg̱a’a Nation and the Tahltan Nation Development Corp. (TNDC), together with Arrow Transportation Systems, will acquire the Stewart Bulk Terminal, a key shipping hub on the Portland Canal for mines in the province’s Golden Triangle and beyond, they said Monday. No cost was given but the BC government funded C$5 million towards the deal that’s expected to close within months. “Together, we are making history,” Kerry Carlick, President of Tahltan central government said in a release. “The acquisition of the strategic asset will drive economic growth, create opportunities and strengthen our nation’s self-determination. BC Premier David Eby and Eva Clayton, president of the Nisga’a Lisims government, said the partnership furthered economic reconciliation. The joint venture, named Portland Canal Holdings Limited Partnership, will give the Indigenous partners a rare controlling stake in strategic infrastructure, a deep-sea terminal that’s a key export hub for critical minerals, particularly copper concentrate. It currently operates at about 50% capacity, handling about 260,000 tonnes per year and is expected to play a growing role as new mines in the region move towards production. ‘Community prosperity’ “At Newmont, we believe in creating enduring value, not only through mining gold and copper, but also by facilitating community prosperity,” Abdul Rahman Amoadu, managing director for Africa and Canada, said in the same release. “Our commitment to the port of Stewart goes way beyond exporting minerals; it involves empowering our First Nation partners in owning the infrastructure that will define the region.” Newmont, the world’s largest gold producer, had output of 6.9 million oz. last year. Brucejack produced 258,000 oz. of gold in 2024. Red Chris contributed 40,000 oz. along with 26,000 tonnes of copper. BC’s northwest, stretching 500 km north from Stewart to the Stikine River and inland to Galore Creek, hosts around three-quarters of Canada’s known copper reserves and more than half the province’s exploration and mining sector. The area includes Seabridge Gold’s (TSX: SEA; NYSE: SA) C$8.8 billion Kerr-Sulphurets-Mitchell (KSM) project, one of the largest undeveloped copper-gold projects in the world. Other advanced projects include Ascot Resources’ (TSX: AOT) Premier site while Teck Resources (TSX: TECK.A/TECK.B, NYSE: TECK) holds its Schaft Creek development joint venture there with Copper Fox Metals (TSXV: CUU). The port deal is “more than infrastructure,” TNDC CEO Todd den Engelsen said. “It’s a gateway to global markets, improved logistics and economic growth.”

Pro-XRP lawyer Bill Morgan has called out Jorge Tenreiro, who was the lead counsel in the Ripple case. This follows the conclusion of the long-running legal battle between the crypto firm and the U.S. SEC. XRP Lawyer Calls Out Counsel In Ripple Case In an X post, Bill Morgan revealed that the lead counsel for the SEC in the Ripple case is now a partner at a major law firm. The pro-XRP lawyer further stated that Tenreiro’s profile refers to some of his courtroom successes in crypto enforcement. However, he noted it oddly overlooks and does not mention his two-thirds loss in the Ripple case and the appeal he filed, which the SEC agreed to dismiss. In line with this, Morgan declared that even Tenreiro knows that Ripple succeeded in what matters. He said that he will always remember the lead counsel for running an “unsustainable legal theory” that XRP was a security, which Judge Torres ruled against by stating that the altcoin in itself is not a security. Meanwhile, the pro-XRP lawyer alluded to the lead counsel’s attempt to smear John Deaton’s character before the court in the Ripple case. Deaton was actively involved in the case as an amicus curiae, supporting the crypto firm in its case against the Commission. Notably, Tenreiro spearheaded other crypto cases during his time at the SEC. He brought the enforcement actions against Binance, Terraform Labs, and Sam Bankman-Fried in the FTX case. Just like the Ripple case, the Binance case has also been dropped, while Tenreiro and his team received a favorable ruling in the Terraform case. Notably, he was reassigned to the IT department when the Trump administration came into office. This was before Tenreiro’s exit from the SEC. XRP Lawsuit Finally Concludes The Ripple SEC lawsuit has finally concluded after almost five years, since the Commission first instituted the case. This development follows the U.S. Appeals Court’s approval of the Joint Stipulation of Dismissal from the crypto firm and the Commission. With this, the SEC and Ripple have now dropped their appeal and cross-appeal cases, respectively. The next move will be for Ripple to fulfill its $125 million monetary judgment that Judge Torres ordered against it in her final ruling due to its securities violations. The crypto firm will have to pay the complete sum, as Judge Torres decided not to adopt the settlement agreement that both parties had reached earlier in the year. Under the settlement agreement, Ripple would have only had to pay $50 million out of the $125 million. At the time of writing, the XRP price is trading at around $2.94, down almost 3% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap.

ETH ▼-2.56%, SOL ▼-3.49%, and Hyperliquid have shown steady gains this week amid a market dip with crypto fear and greed index hitting neutral. Ethereum climbed 3% over seven days to $4,400 from $4,300, hitting an all-time high of $4,946 before dropping to today’s level. The Ethereum ATH is likely driven by spot ETF inflows that reached $3.75 billion. (Source – X, Bitcoin Fear and Greed Index) Solana, on the other hand, rose 3.4% to $187, with trading volume hitting $14 billion, which saw it go as high as $198. Hyperliquid’s HYPE edged up 3.9% to $44.83, and its DEX is generating $90 million in fees just from last month alone. However, with the crypto fear and greed index at neutral, will crypto recover soon? EthereumPriceMarket CapETH$544.85B24h7d30d1yAll time DISCOVER: Top Solana Meme Coins to Buy in 2025 Neutral Fear and Greed Index Historically Leads To A Crypto Pump The Crypto Fear and Greed Index sits at 48, a neutral sentiment after dipping from 56 last week. This balanced reading, based on volatility, momentum, and social signals, often precedes recoveries as it clears excess leverage. Historical data shows neutral phases (45-55) led to 12% average gains in the following month for majors like ETH and SOL, with 70% of cases turning bullish. Whales are rotating into ETH, SOL, and Hyperliquid, signaling conviction for an uptick. Data is pointing to bullish momentum now. Ethereum’s RSI at 61 and weekly 71 indicate building strength without overbought risks. Solana’s futures premium jumped to 16%, reflecting smart money bets on its $200 breakout. SolanaPriceMarket CapSOL$103.26B24h7d30d1yAll time Hyperliquid’s buybacks, using 97% of revenue, reduced supply by 0.65% in 90 days, outpacing top protocols. With $7 billion in spot volume on Hyperliquid—90% BTC and ETH—liquidity flows support a bounce. Neutral sentiment on the fear and greed index aligns with on-chain resets as more than $900 million in liquidations clear weak positions. Ethereum’s dominance hit a yearly high at 13.8%, while Solana’s daily active wallets exceeded 500,000. Hyperliquid’s 75% perpetual DEX share and EVM launch add ecosystem depth. Expect ETH to test $5,000, SOL $230, and HYPE $50, as neutral fear and greed index readings are historically bullish. DISCOVER: Best Meme Coin ICOs to Invest in 2025 Join The 99Bitcoins News Discord Here For The Latest Market Updates 58 minutes ago Trump Partnering With Crypto.com By Akiyama Felix Trump Media and Technology Group just dropped an announcement of a partnership with Crypto.com. Following the news, CRO crypto moved by more than 30% in the aftermath. The CRO crypto deal integrates Cronos as the utility token for rewards on Truth Social and Truth+, letting users swap engagement “gems” for CRO via the Crypto.com app wallet. Although unexpected, this partnership was built on both parties’ earlier crypto ETF collaborations, which put CRO as the currency for subscriptions in a digital-first setup. CRO jumped 30% to $0.20 just soon after the announcement, with trading volume spiking sixfold to almost $500 million. Also, just after the announcement, Trump Media snapped up $105 million worth of CRO, while Crypto.com counters with a $50 million stake in DJT stock. The commitment is further stamped by the Trump Media plans to stake its CRO for extra yields through Crypto.com’s custody. (CRO/USD source – TradingView) Read the full storyhere. 2 hours ago Lubin’s Sharplink Bought More Ethereum Crypto By Akiyama Felix SharpLink has just bought 56,533 ETH at the average price of $4,462. As for today, the company is holding 797,704 ETH valued at a whopping $3.7B Key Highlights on the latest Ethereum purchase: $360.9 million in net proceeds were raised through the ATM facility this past week. Total staking rewards rose to 1,799 ETH since launch of treasury strategy on June 2, 2025. Approximately $200M of cash on hand yet to be deployed into ETH acquisitions. ETH Concentration on a cash-converted basis exceeds 4.00, up over 100% since June 2, 2025. The post Ethereum, Solana, and Hyperliquid Lead This Week: Crypto Altcoins to Bounce After Fear and Greed Index Hit Neutral appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

On Bloomberg’s “ETF IQ” on Monday, REX Financial chief executive Greg King made his most forceful public case yet for Solana’s role in real-world finance—especially for stablecoins—and explained why his firm built a 1940 Act, staking-enabled ETF around SOL rather than waiting for a traditional ’33 Act spot product. Solana Vs. Ethereum King did not hedge when asked to put the Solana-versus-Ethereum debate into plain language for mainstream investors: “Eth is the second biggest crypto. Solana is basically top five. A lot of people think Solana is the up and comer that will overthrow the area. It is a very controversial debate. I’ve probably made friends and enemies even suggesting that now.” That framing goes to the heart of today’s market divide. Ethereum remains the default base layer for on-chain finance and developer tooling; Solana’s pitch is raw throughput and low-latency UX for payments, consumer apps, and—crucially in King’s view—stablecoin settlement at scale. It’s also the practical rationale for REX’s product design: if the chain’s economics are driven by volume and staking, package both into a regulated fund wrapper that passes yield through to shareholders. “Solana is basically faster and more designed for high processing speed. Frankly, when I saw the big debate come out about stablecoins being all built on Eth, I was like, this is a huge oversight. I think Solana is the story of the future as far stablecoins go.” The vehicle implementing that thesis is SSK—the firm’s Solana-forward ETF that stakes SOL and pays a monthly distribution. King characterized staking for non-crypto natives as an income stream tied to network security rather than energy-intensive mining. “It boils down to, for investors, basically an interest rate on your crypto,” he said, noting that on Solana it “varies… somewhere between the 6% to 8% annualized range.” In SSK’s design, those rewards are not trapped inside the fund: “SSK is the first fund to deliver that staking reward through to investors in the US,” he said, adding that the current run-rate distribution is “roughly 5% a year right now,” with the standard caveat that payouts fluctuate. Solana ETF Spotlight A second pillar of King’s argument is structural. He drew a bright line between ’33 Act spot ETPs—long familiar to crypto investors via grantor-trust structures—and the ’40 Act investment-company wrapper REX chose. The latter, he said, is “the better wrapper… more investor safeguards, more flexible.” In practice, that means an actively managed portfolio that can hold SOL directly and via listed instruments while delegating to institutional validators and optimizing for staking capture and liquidity. It also means higher all-in costs than a plain-vanilla equity ETF and concentrated exposure to a single crypto-asset’s volatility—trade-offs the firm acknowledges even as it leans into the yield-plus-beta pitch. The interview also touched on the coming product wave across US exchanges. Bloomberg’s Eric Balchunas flagged the queue of ’33 Act spot applications for tokens with established futures markets, while co-host Katie Greifeld pressed on timing for a “pure spot Solana ETF.” King was cautious on exact dates but not on direction: “I do think we see a bit of an explosion,” he said—then immediately drew boundaries around quality control. “Crypto gets pretty sketchy below the top 10, certainly below the top 20. I think there is some significant picking and choosing that has to happen by issuers there.” Even among majors, he expects “a lot of funds per coin,” with Solana a “great candidate” given its combination of scale, perceived “underdog” status in the race with Ethereum, and comparatively larger staking reward. At press time, SOL traded at $188.

How Much Is a Silver Quarter Worth? 2025 Guide to Melt, Rarity, and Real-World Prices Wondering how much a silver quarter is worth—and how to price the one in your hand without guesswork? Start with two value buckets: the melt value (pure math) and the collector premium (driven by date, mint mark, and condition). When you know which bucket matters most for your coin, decisions get simple. This guide shows you how to identify silver quarters fast, compute melt in seconds, and recognize when collector demand pushes the price higher. What Exactly Makes a Quarter “Silver”? A “silver quarter” refers to U.S. quarters struck with real silver content, not today’s copper-nickel clad pieces. Washington quarters dated 1932–1964 were minted in 90% silver for circulation. Standing Liberty quarters (1916–1930) and Barber quarters (1892–1916) are also 90% silver. Modern silver proof quarters were made for collectors, not circulation. Earlier proofs were 90% silver; more recent issues moved to .999 fine silver in many sets. Standard circulation quarters from 1965 onward are clad and contain no silver. How Much Is a Silver Quarter Worth Today? (Melt Math You Can Do in Seconds) Melt is the floor price. A 90% silver quarter contains about 0.1808 troy ounces of pure silver. To estimate melt, multiply 0.1808 by the current spot price of silver. That is your baseline, before any collector premium is considered. If silver is 25 dollars per ounce: 0.1808 × 25 ≈ 4.52 dollars melt value. If silver is 30 dollars per ounce: 0.1808 × 30 ≈ 5.42 dollars melt value. If silver is 35 dollars per ounce: 0.1808 × 35 ≈ 6.33 dollars melt value. In the real world, dealers need a margin to stay in business. Expect buy offers a bit below melt and retail prices a bit above melt for common, circulated coins. Collector Premiums: When Value Rises Above Melt Collector premiums sit on top of melt and depend on three levers: scarcity, condition, and demand. A common 1957 Washington in average circulated grade typically sells near melt. A 1932-D or 1932-S Washington in attractive condition lives in a different price neighborhood altogether. The spread between ordinary and exceptional is wide—knowing the difference is where the money is. Quick Benchmarks by Era Washington Quarters (1932–1964) Composition is 90% silver. Most circulated dates trade close to melt. Key dates include 1932-D and 1932-S, which command noticeable premiums, especially in better grades. Uncirculated coins with strong luster and clean surfaces can move far above metal value. Standing Liberty Quarters (1916–1930) Also 90% silver. Look for full head detail on Liberty—those coins are strongly sought after. Lower-grade common dates can be accessible, but crisp, well-struck pieces are not. Barber Quarters (1892–1916) Again 90% silver. Many dates are tougher in any grade, and nicer coins can bring serious money. Collector demand is strong for original, problem-free examples. Modern Silver Proof Quarters Minted for collectors in proof sets, not released to circulation. They carry value for both silver content and proof finish. Intact sets tend to sell better than broken singles. Identify a Silver Quarter in 10 Seconds Date check: 1964 or earlier (for circulation issues) means silver. Edge check: solid silver-colored edge points to silver; a visible copper stripe indicates clad. Weight check: silver quarters weigh about 6.25 grams; clad quarters are around 5.67 grams. Sound check: silver rings with a higher, cleaner tone; clad is duller. Mint mark clues: many proof-only modern quarters carry an “S” mint mark and may be silver if from a silver proof set. Real-World Pricing, Without Fluff Start with melt. Then ask: does the coin’s date, mint mark, and condition justify a premium? A circulated 1944 Washington often hovers near the metal number. A mint-state 1950 with strong luster can fetch more. A key date like a 1932-D in nice shape can be a big step up. Premiums vary by market conditions, but the framework—melt floor, then add collector premium—stays constant. Two Quick Anecdotes A retired machinist once pulled a 1964 Washington quarter from a dusty garage jar, assuming it was face-value change. The local coin shop paid multiple times face value on the spot. He left smiling and a little shocked by the math. A neighbor found a tube of Standing Liberty quarters while cleaning out a desk. Most coins sold near melt, but one sharply struck example drew a healthy premium, covering a weekend getaway. One better coin can change the outcome. Collector Sweet Spots Washington keys: 1932-D and 1932-S headline the set. Premiums climb rapidly with grade; for high-value coins, counterfeits and added mint marks are a risk—buy from trusted sources. Standing Liberty standouts: early Type 1 issues with bold head detail and any date with a full, even strike are favorites. Barber rarities: several dates are desirable in almost any grade; crisp, original surfaces amplify value. Proof issues: genuine proofs with deep mirrors and no hairlines appeal to collectors beyond silver stackers. Condition and Grading, No Nonsense Sort coins into simple buckets: well-worn, average circulated, and uncirculated. Obvious wear keeps value near melt unless the coin is scarce. Uncirculated pieces with intact mint luster attract stronger premiums. Avoid cleaned or polished coins—harsh cleaning kills collector appeal. For standout coins, consult a reputable dealer or consider third-party grading when fees make sense relative to the coin’s potential value. Common Myths and Gotchas “All old quarters are valuable.” Age alone does not set price. Scarcity and condition drive value. “Post-1964 quarters have some silver.” Regular circulation pieces do not. Silver moderns are proof or special collector issues only. “Cleaning makes coins worth more.” It does not; it usually makes them worth less. Leave original surfaces alone. “Colorful toning equals big money.” Natural, attractive toning can help; artificial or uneven color can hurt. “Every 1965 quarter is clad.” True for circulation, but rare transitional-planchet errors exist; treat any alleged silver 1965 quarter with expert caution. Buying and Selling: How to Avoid Drama Where to Sell Separate silver from clad first. Group common, circulated silver together and set aside better dates or high-grade coins. Get multiple offers. Local coin shops are a fine first stop; coin shows enable quick comparison shopping. Online marketplaces broaden the audience but add time and fees. If you have modern silver proof quarters in original mint packaging, consider selling them intact—complete sets often bring more. Where to Buy Define your goal before spending. For silver exposure, buy common 1932–1964 Washington quarters near melt and keep premiums tight. For collecting, learn your target series, then value quality over quantity. Ask about return policies, and inspect for cleaning, rim nicks, and questionable color. Buy the coin, not the story—and buy from people who will be there tomorrow. Three Practical Uses for Silver Quarters Small, flexible silver exposure: quarters are easy to value, easy to sell, and simple to store. Hands-on education: showing kids or grandkids a real silver coin turns history into something they can hold. Hobby satisfaction: filling an album with sharp dates builds knowledge and a keen eye. Memorize This Pricing Formula Step 1: Confirm it is silver—1964 or earlier for circulation, or a designated silver proof. Step 2: Melt math—0.1808 troy ounces × current silver spot price. Step 3: Adjust for condition and scarcity—circulated common dates sit near melt; uncirculated or key dates move higher. Step 4: Reality-check with two or three dealer offers; ask why if one quote is far off. Got a Box of Mixed Quarters? Use This Sorting Flow Work by date first: pull everything 1964 or earlier. Check edges for copper stripes to eject clad strays. Weigh a few coins to verify. Next, scan for better dates and mint marks and set those aside. Price the common group by melt. For the potential winners, slow down and get a knowledgeable opinion—ten extra minutes can prevent costly mistakes. When to Seek a Professional Opinion You do not need grading for every coin; you do for the outliers that look exceptional. If you discover a key date in unusually nice condition or a proof with clean, mirror-like fields, ask a trusted dealer about certification. The fee should be a small fraction of the coin’s likely value. If the numbers do not pencil out, skip it. One-Minute Recap Pre-1965 quarters and earlier designs are 90% silver—that is the foundation. Melt value is silver content times spot price—your floor. Collector premiums depend on date, mint mark, and condition—keys and uncirculated coins can soar. Do not clean coins; preserve original surfaces. Keep proof sets intact when possible. Get multiple offers and use your melt math to stay in control. Conclusion: Your Silver Quarter Worth, Without Guesswork The worth of a silver quarter starts with melt and grows with its story. Confirm the silver, compute the floor, then judge scarcity and condition to see whether a premium applies. Common dates in average wear typically live near melt; key dates and crisp uncirculated coins can break away from the pack. Keep your wits, trust the math, and you will price silver quarters confidently and get fair value—without the drama. The post Silver Quarter Value Guide first appeared on American Bullion.

The US Dollar has been in a weird trading zone since the contradicting NFP report from the beginning of the month (forcing a dovish hand) and the strong PPI report that has shown the appearance of tariff effects (forcing a hawkish hand). Since, the odds for a September cut have held tight, despite regressing slightly (was up to 97% before the PPI report but re-corrected back to around 87% currently). The confusion stands from a FED Chair having changed his tone at his Jackson Hole speech last Friday, which tends to be considered a pre-emptive sign of a cut approaching sooner than later. However, Market reactions may have been exaggerated for the little advances he mentioned towards a larger Sep cut or even a prolonged/fast-pace cut cycle. Hence, the US Dollar caved on the Friday session before rebounding yesterday. The past two weeks of Forex trading have pretty much dawdled around with no direction found – The September Cut is almost a sure thing by now, particularly after US President Trump fired another Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook, who was appointed by President Biden in 2022. But these questions remains: How much can the FED really cut to avoid inflation coming back?Inflation expectations are high and the warning from PPI wasn't one to neglect. Is it already too late to prevent a Job market harsh slowdown?The previous Non-Farm Payrolls report was a scary one, with job creation already slowing down (despite demand also slowing down). The next one is coming up on September 5th. Read More: Markets Today: Trump's FED Battle Intensifies, French Stocks Slide on Political Risk, DAX Finds Support at 50-Day MADollar Index multi-timeframe AnalysisUS Dollar Daily Chart Dollar Index (DXY) Daily Chart, August 26, 2025 – Source: TradingView The Greenback has been held in a 1000 pip consolidation since the past 10 sessions. One would have thought that it was the end for the USD after Friday's reactions to Powell, but as explained in the introduction, it seems that Markets have backed up on their Friday ecstatic reactions – This can be seen in Cryptos and Equities not continuing their up-moves and even retracting. Consolidating around the 98.00 Pivot, a key milestone for the current trading, Markets will await further data to try to find direction. Look at how flat the RSI has been since the 13th of August. US Dollar 4H Chart Dollar Index (DXY) 4H Chart, August 26, 2025 – Source: TradingView The US Dollar is still holding its low-slope ascending channel despite having reasons to break out from it. As seen on the chart, the DXY is held between 98.80 range highs and 97.60 range lows, with the 50-period MA just holding in the middle of the range (98.17) The narrative would imply downward movement to the USD but the move may have happened throughout the first part of 2025! In case you forgot, the DXY was at 110.00 just in January. So that leaves the overall direction subject to change, where data slowing down the extent of cuts pricing in would make the US Dollar rebound. Levels of interest for the Dollar Index: Support Levels: 50-period MA acting as immediate support (98.17)Lower bound of the upward channel and low of 98.00 pivot zone (97.60)2025 Lows Major support 96.50 to 97.00Resistance Levels: US Dollar range Highs 98.82Mid-line of the ascending channel and psychological level 99.50100.00 Main resistance zone You may expect further consolidation in FX and other markets in the waiting of more data (Core PCE is approaching on Friday). Safe Trades! Opinions are the authors'; not necessarily that of OANDA Business Information & Services, Inc. or any of its affiliates, subsidiaries, officers or directors. The provided publication is for informational and educational purposes only. If you would like to reproduce or redistribute any of the content found on MarketPulse, an award winning forex, commodities and global indices analysis and news site service produced by OANDA Business Information & Services, Inc., please refer to the MarketPulse Terms of Use. Visit https://www.marketpulse.com/ to find out more about the beat of the global markets. © 2025 OANDA Business Information & Services Inc.

Kodal Minerals (LON: KOD) confirmed on Tuesday that a security guard was killed in an attack on its Bougouni lithium mine in Mali on August 22. The company said assailants on motorcycles targeted the site but were repelled after military forces stationed at the mine engaged them. The attackers fled, but one guard employed by Kodal’s security contractor died at the scene. No other staff or contractors were harmed. Kodal said it is working closely with the Malian government to reinforce protection for employees and contractors. Military security around the site has since been increased. Operations at Bougouni remain unaffected. The mine, which began production in February, has an agreement to sell its entire output to China’s Hainan Mining.Mining and processing activities at the Bougouni mine have not been impacted by the incident. Located 170 kilometres south of Bamako, Bougouni is targeting production of 11,000 tonnes of spodumene concentrate per month. It is set to become Mali’s second operating lithium project, following Ganfeng Lithium’s Goulamina mine, which opened in late 2024.

Most Read: Markets Today: Trump's FED Battle Intensifies, French Stocks Slide on Political Risk, DAX Finds Support at 50-Day MA Oil prices dropped by over 1% after they had risen by almost 2% on Monday to start the week on the front foot. Traders are watching the war in Ukraine and the possibility of interruptions to Russia's oil supply. Brent crude oil fell by $1.08, or 1.57%, to $67.72 per barrel. It had reached its highest price since early August just a day earlier. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil also dropped, losing $1.13, or about 1.74%, to $63.67. The rally yesterday was largely driven by Russian supply fears as Ukraine struck Russian energy infrastructure. Add to this the rhetoric by President Donald Trump in which he adopted a rather pessimistic tone regarding a Russia/Ukraine peace deal and the perfect conditions were created for a short-term rally. US President Donald Trump has again threatened to impose sanctions on Russia if a peace deal isn't made in the next two weeks. However, sources have told Reuters that U.S. and Russian officials have been discussing energy deals on the side during recent peace talks about Ukraine. This is in stark contrast to the US rhetoric against India over its continued purchases of Russian Oil. India remains the third largest buyer of Russian crude oil with a potential 50% tariff being levied by the US as a result. Oil market Facing a Host of Challenges Market participants are hesitant to make long-term commitments in the oil market. This is because there is so much uncertainty due to the conflict in Ukraine and the trade disputes. There are still concerns around how tariffs and trade deals will impact Oil demand in Q3 and Q4 of 2025 and this could leave Oil prices in limbo with a lot of choppy price action for the foreseeable future. US API Data Up Next The American Petroleum Institute (API) will release its latest inventory data later today. This comes after the API reported that U.S. crude stocks fell by 2.4 million barrels two weeks ago, more than the expected 1.2 million-barrel drop, showing stronger demand. Official data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) will be released tomorrow as well. For all market-moving economic releases and events, see the MarketPulse Economic Calendar. (click to enlarge) Technical Analysis - WTI From a technical analysis standpoint, Oil has retested the triangle pattern which it broke out of on August 6. WTI is also back below the 100-day MA with a four-hour candle close below the MA taking place. The four-hour candle closed with no wick to the downside, a sign of the momentum? Oil has recorded a change in structure following the recent bullish rally and as long as price holds above the swing low at 62.50, bulls will remain hopeful of further upside potential. Immediate resistance rests at the 65.00 handle before the 65.50 and 67.00 handles come back into focus. A move lower from her will need to record a four-hour candle close below the 62.50 handle which could open up a retest of the August 20 lows around the 61.80 and potentially even lower. WTI Oil Daily Chart, August 26, 2025 Source: TradingView (click to enlarge) Follow Zain on Twitter/X for Additional Market News and Insights @zvawda Opinions are the authors'; not necessarily that of OANDA Business Information & Services, Inc. or any of its affiliates, subsidiaries, officers or directors. The provided publication is for informational and educational purposes only. If you would like to reproduce or redistribute any of the content found on MarketPulse, an award winning forex, commodities and global indices analysis and news site service produced by OANDA Business Information & Services, Inc., please refer to the MarketPulse Terms of Use. Visit https://www.marketpulse.com/ to find out more about the beat of the global markets. © 2025 OANDA Business Information & Services Inc.