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Bitcoin slid to $108,600 earlier today before rebounding near $109,800, as heavy on-chain flows and political headlines dragged the U.S. dollar lower and lifted gold. Traders are split: some warn the cycle top is near, while others see classic whale manipulation at play. Large holders often sell at a loss to accumulate more, later driving prices higher. They frequently use news events as catalysts to create liquidity and fuel the next pump. For investors searching for the best altcoins to buy during this dip, understanding whale behavior is key to spotting opportunities. BitcoinPriceMarket CapBTC$2.19T24h7d30d1yAll time On-chain sleuths pointed to concentrated “whale” moves as an immediate trigger. Reports say a long-dormant seven-year holder rotated nearly $2 billion of Bitcoin into Ether over the past week; one rapid tranche appears to have produced a 2.2% drop in BTC in roughly a ten-minute window. Other large moves, including a sale of ~670 BTC (reported at roughly $76M) to open a long ETH position, added to pressure and short-term liquidity imbalances. Earlier in the weekend Bitcoin had already dipped toward $112,174 in related flows, then extended lower during today’s bout. Fear & Greed readings have responded: the Crypto Fear & Greed Index hovered around 43 (“neutral to fear”), reflecting rising caution. Also Bitcoin dominance is falling, now at 58.55%. Meanwhile, industry news paints a mixed picture. Regulators are increasing scrutiny on tokenized stock products, citing investor protection concerns, while major crypto investment firms (including Galaxy Digital, Multicoin Capital, and Jump Crypto) are reportedly preparing a $1 billion fund to accumulate Solana. This highlights the continued flow of strategic capital into select altcoins despite regulatory pressure. With Bitcoin under pressure, the question arises: what are the best altcoins to buy in a dip? Traders often point to ETH, backed by ongoing DeFi and NFT demand; SOL, buoyed by recent large-scale buys; ADA and BNB, both supported by strong ecosystems (with BNB recently hitting a new ATH); and LINK, favored for its oracle technology. Still, investors should be mindful that volatility remains high and macroeconomic developments could quickly shift market sentiment. 1 hour ago The World’s Largest Custodian: Is BlackRock Bitcoin Holdings Planning a Coup? By Fatima Commander Bobo, the time has come to execute order $66k. “It will be done, Lord Bogdanoff…” Okay, all jokes aside, is BlackRock Bitcoin Holdings planning a secret coup? The launch of Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) has transformed the market, giving institutional investors an on-ramp into the once retail-led ecosystem. BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) is at the center of this shift, which now manages more than 781,000 BTC—about $88 billion in assets. That’s nearly 6.5% of eth logoETH ▼-4.19% circulating supply locked into a single vehicle, surpassing the reserves of many major exchanges. Net inflows into IBIT have consistently outpaced rival products, cementing BlackRock as the most influential Bitcoin ETF player. Are we all just players in BlackRock’s game now? Read The Full Article Here 3 hours ago $400M Corporate Treasury and $1.25B Deals Rock SOL News: Should You Buy the Solana Crypto Price Dip? By Fatima Solana crypto is a robust, high-performance blockchain known for its low fees and high scalability. These attributes make the network the official home of meme coins, an industry now worth over $70 billion. Although SOL crypto ranks below XRP in market cap, it remains one of the top-performing assets over the past year. From the daily chart, the local resistance is around $210. For the uptrend to continue, there must be a strong push above last week’s highs, ideally with above-average trading volume. Buyers should reverse the losses of August 25, build on gains from the end of last week, and absorb all selling pressure for a chance of trend continuation. If they succeed and SOL USD breaks $210, the resulting double-top breakout could form the base for further gains toward $300 in a buy-trend continuation formation. Read The Full Article Here 3 hours ago Ethereum Spot ETFs Lead With $444 Million Inflows as Bitcoin ETFs Add $219 Million By Fatima On August 25, institutional interest in crypto surged as both Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs reported strong inflows. Ethereum spot ETFs led the way with $444 million in net inflows, extending their streak to three consecutive days of positive demand. Bitcoin spot ETFs also performed strongly, recording $219 million in inflows, with none of the twelve funds reporting any outflows. This trend highlights growing investor confidence in the sector despite recent market volatility. Sustained inflows into both BTC and ETH products suggest continued institutional accumulation, a potentially bullish signal for the broader crypto market in the weeks ahead. The post [LIVE] Latest Crypto News, August 26 – Trump Moves to Remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook, Bitcoin Price Dumps Below $110K as Bitcoin Dominance Falls: Best Altcoins to Buy in This Dip? appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

Why is crypto crashing today, again? We all believed that after Fed Chair Jerome Powell greenlit rate cuts at last week’s Jackson Hole meeting, we’d be over this. Apparently not. The crypto market saw nearly $20 billion in value erased in less than 72 hours, with Bitcoin alone shedding about $10 billion. Analysts say the drop highlights how this cycle remains firmly BTC-led, even as top August altcoins continue to attract speculative flows. Bitcoin dominance (BTC.D) has fallen to 57%, its weakest level in months, as traders increasingly rotate into high-beta altcoins. Yet, despite BTC’s relative pullback, altcoin market caps also bled lower. (SOURCE – Glassnode) Data from TOTAL2 (the market cap excluding BTC) shows declines in tandem, suggesting there is little appetite for true rotational flows. Instead, the entire market has entered a holding pattern; the question is when will altcoins finally hit? Why is Crypto Crashing Today, Again? Altcoin Open Interest Surges to Record $61.7B Even as spot flows remain muted, Altcoin Futures Open Interest (OI) surged +$9.2 billion on August 22, reaching a new all-time high of $61.7 billion. According to Glassnode data, alt OI has added nearly $40 billion since March, far outpacing Bitcoin’s OI growth of $30 billion over the same period. The mechanics resemble an overheated derivatives market where Bitcoin’s pullbacks spark amplified losses across altcoins. (BlockchainCenter) Ethereum’s price fell almost 7%, bottoming at $4,313 before stabilizing. At the same time, the Altcoin Season Index dropped from 61 to 56 in one day, reviving memories of earlier correction signals. DISCOVER: Top 20 Crypto to Buy in 2025 Ethereum, Altcoin Season Index, and Historical Warning Signs. Should You be Worried? According to DeFi Llama, the total DeFi market TVL sits near $95 billion, down from its 2025 peak. Leverage is piling on top of falling prices. Funding rates across Binance, OKX, and Bybit have stayed positive, which indicates aggressive long positioning despite weak price action. CoinGlass shows how lopsided the structure has become: Altcoin OI up 18% this week. Spot flows are flat. Over three days, $1.1 billion was flushed in liquidations, led by ETH, SOL, and AVAX. The picture is one of fragility, not strength. (X) DISCOVER: 9+ Best High-Risk, High-Reward Crypto to Buy in July 2025 BitMine Buys the Dip, Betting on ETH Recovery. What Will Come Next for Crypto Markets? One major player is already calling the bottom. Tom Lee of Fundstrat predicted ETH would “bottom in the next few hours,” citing strong risk/reward levels near $4,300. Backing the call, BitMine Immersion Technologies added 4,871 ETH ($21.3 million), bringing its holdings to 1.72 million ETH worth about $7.5 billion. That cements BitMine’s position as the second-largest ETH treasury after Michael Saylor’s Strategy. With leverage stretched, Bitcoin dominance slipping, and altcoin OI at records, traders face a pivotal moment. Either rotational flows could kick in to fuel an altseason, or the market risks another leverage flush that drags the entire sector lower. Until then, volatility looks set to remain the norm. EXPLORE: Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino Hopes For Net Positive From US Elections, Says Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Is A Great Idea: 99Bitcoins Exclusive Join The 99Bitcoins News Discord Here For The Latest Market Updates Key Takeaways Why is crypto crashing today, again? All of us believed that after Fed Chair Jerome Powell greenlit rate cuts we were in the clear. Tom Lee of Fundstrat predicted ETH would “bottom in the next few hours,” citing strong risk/reward levels near $4,300. The post Altseason Odds: Why is Crypto Crashing Today and When New ATHs? appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

Chainlink (LINK) is retesting a crucial support zone amid the market pullback, leading some analysts to suggest that another significant drop may be coming if the current levels don’t hold. Chainlink Loses $25 Support On Monday, Chainlink followed the rest of the market, dropping 10% to the local range lows. The cryptocurrency hit an eight-month high of $27.87 on Friday, but ultimately failed to hold this level, retracing to the $25.5-$26.5 area over the weekend. LINK lost the recently reclaimed $25 support level, dropping to the $23.5 area in the afternoon. AltCryptoTalk noted that LINK has been trading within a rising channel for the past two weeks, explaining that the cryptocurrency remains within a crucial support zone despite the drop below $25. To the market watcher, as long as LINK holds above the support zone’s lower boundary at $23.5, “the overall bias remains bullish, and we will be looking for trend-following long setups on every bearish correction.” The analyst also highlighted that the Chainlink network is “secure, efficient, and decentralized,” which adds strength to its native token’s rally. Notably, SBI Group, one of Japan’s largest financial conglomerates with $200 billion in total assets managed, partnered with Chainlink to “power several innovative use cases centered around tokenized funds, tokenized real-world assets such as real estate and bonds, regulated stablecoins, and more.” In the Sunday announcement, the companies revealed that SBI Group and Japanese financial services companies will “leverage Chainlink services, including the Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP), SmartData (NAV), and Proof of Reserve to unlock secondary market liquidity and enhance the operational efficiency of tokenized assets” while ensuring privacy and compliance requirements. Is A Drop To $20 Next? Analyst Ali Martinez affirmed that Chainlink will test a key support level before a massive breakout. The market watcher highlighted a four-year symmetrical triangle formation on the altcoin’s chart, which targets a 280% increase once it breaks out. LINK has retested the pattern’s upper boundary twice since the Q4 2024 rally, briefly breaking above the crucial resistance last week. As it failed to confirm the breakout, the analyst suggested that Chainlink will experience one more dip before aiming for the $95-$100 area. Per the chart, this dip could target the next crucial support level around the $20 area, a 15% decline from current levels. Previously, analyst Rekt Capital noted that continued stability at the $23.86 level will be important, adding that a monthly close above this level is crucial for LINK’s rally. Failing to reclaim this area in the monthly timeframe could lead to a deeper pullback toward the $19.41 level, not seen since the early August breakout. Meanwhile, Alex Clay affirmed that Chainlink “is the next ETH,” pointing out some similarities between the two charts. According to the analyst, both cryptocurrencies have been accumulating in a multi-year triangle formation, and LINK could follow Ethereum’s steps once it officially reclaims the pattern’s resistance. Notably, after breaking out of this pattern last month, ETH confirmed the resistance as support and hit a new all-time high (ETH) last week. As of this writing, LINK is trading at $23.52, a 8.5% drop in the weekly timeframe.

The recent passage of the GENIUS Act introduced a new regulatory framework for stablecoins, such as Tether (USDT), drawing increasing attention from traditional and cryptocurrency firms. Tether’s Regulatory Challenges And Rising Rivals With the stablecoin market growing from $120 billion in October 2023 to $288 billion as of August, Tether’s USDT continues to hold its position as the largest stablecoin. However, the Motley Fool team has identified three emerging contenders that are poised to disrupt the company’s dominance and present significant competition. Tether commands nearly 60% of the stablecoin market, but it has not been without controversy. In 2021, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) fined Tether $41 million for “misleading claims” regarding its reserves, which were allegedly not fully backed by US dollars. Furthermore, Tether’s current reporting practices do not align with the requirements set forth by the recently passed GENIUS Act, which mandates stablecoin issuers to publish monthly disclosures about their reserves. Notably, the stablecoin issuer only provides these reports on a quarterly basis, potentially opening the door for competitors to capture some of its market share, at least in the United States. Among the most prominent challengers highlighted is USD Coin (USDC), which boasts a market capitalization of approximately $68 billion. Like Tether, USDC is a fiat-backed stablecoin; however, it has not faced any legal scrutiny regarding its reserves. The issuer, Circle, has consistently published monthly attestations since USDC’s inception in 2018. The Motley Tool team asserts that this commitment positions USDC as Tether’s primary competitor, especially as regulatory compliance becomes increasingly crucial. The competitive landscape is further complicated by regulatory developments in Europe. Under the European Union’s Market in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), stablecoin issuers must obtain regulatory approval and meet strict reserve requirements. Circle has already achieved compliance with both USDC and its Euro stablecoin, EURC, while Tether has opted to withdraw from the European market entirely. A New Contender With Ties To XRP Another contender is Dai, now rebranded as USDS, which differentiates itself by adhering to the principles of decentralization. Unlike Tether and USDC, Dai is managed by Sky, previously known as MakerDAO, a decentralized autonomous organization. This structure allows anyone holding SKY governance tokens to participate in decision-making processes concerning Dai. Rather than being backed by fiat reserves, Dai is a crypto-backed stablecoin, relying on overcollateralized crypto loans. Lastly, Ripple USD (RUSD) enters the fray as a smaller player with a market cap of around $667 million. Despite its size, the Motley Fool asserts that RUSD’s connection to XRP makes it a formidable competitor. Ripple, the company behind XRP, has launched RUSD as part of its payment solutions for financial institutions, focusing on efficient cross-border transactions. Additionally, RUSD has received regulatory approval from the New York State Department of Financial Services, which adds a layer of credibility and could help it gain traction in the market. Despite the potential threat, Tether’s figures far surpass those of these three challengers. This suggests that the firm’s reign in the stablecoin market may continue for some time. One thing is certain, though: stablecoins are making a notable entrance into the broader financial landscape. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com

On-chain data shows all Bitcoin investor cohorts have pivoted to distribution recently, an indication that a shift in market mood has occurred. Bitcoin Accumulation Trend Score Has Turned Red For All Holders In a new post on X, on-chain analytics firm Glassnode has talked about the latest trend in the Accumulation Trend Score of Bitcoin for the various investor cohorts. The Accumulation Trend Score measures, as its name suggests, the degree of accumulation or distribution that BTC holders are participating in. The indicator uses two factors to calculate the score: the balance changes happening in the wallets of the investors and the size of the wallets involved. This means that larger entities have a higher influence on the indicator. Now, here is a the chart shared by Glassnode that shows the trend in the Bitcoin Accumulation Trend Score across holder groups over the past year: As displayed in the above graph, the Bitcoin Accumulation Trend Score had a value greater than 0.5 for all investor groups back in July, implying a net accumulation behavior across the cohorts. Retail (under 1 BTC), whales (1,000 to 10,000 BTC), and mega whales (above 10,000 BTC) even saw the metric assume a value close to 1 for a while, which corresponds to a near-perfect accumulation trend. Earlier this month, the market buying started to show signs of weakness and now, the behavior has flipped across the holder groups with investors taking to distribution. Fish (10 to 100 BTC) lead the selling with an Accumulation Trend Score near zero. “The uniformity across cohorts highlights broad sell-side pressure emerging in the market,” notes the analytics firm. From the chart, it’s visible that the last time this pattern developed was in January. What followed the sector-wide selloff was a bearish period for Bitcoin. As such, it now remains to be seen whether the recent shift toward distribution would also lead to something similar. Another development that could potentially signal the oncoming of a bearish phase could be BTC’s retest of the Realized Price of the 1 month to 3 months old investors, as Glassnode has explained in another X post. The Realized Price is a metric that calculates the average cost basis of Bitcoin investors. The metric shown in the above chart tracks this value specifically for the holders who purchased their coins between 1 and 3 months ago. At present, the indicator is sitting at $110,800, which is around where BTC has been trading following its decline. “Historically, failure to hold above this level has often led to multi-month market weakness and potential deeper corrections,” says the analytics firm. BTC Price At the time of writing, Bitcoin is floating around $109,900, down more than 5% over the last seven days.

The market’s leading cryptocurrency, Bitcoin (BTC), has recently attempted to stabilize around $112,000 after experiencing a sharp decline to $110,000 on Sunday, meaning a 10% drop from all-time high (ATH) levels. Ahead of the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) September meeting, market expert Doctor Profit highlighted on X (formerly Twitter) the upcoming implications and the most important technical indicators that paint a bleak picture for Bitcoin (BTC) and the broader market. Fed Rate Cut To Trigger A New Market Correction? Doctor Profit emphasized that the current market environment is markedly different from previous cycles. He believes that the anticipated rate cut by the Fed next month could initiate a robust correction in both stocks and cryptocurrencies. According to him, the first significant cut typically brings uncertainty, leading to divergent opinions among investors, and he predicts that this time will be no exception. Turning to Bitcoin’s technical indicators, the outlook appears bearish. The expert noted a substantial Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) gap around the $93,000 mark that needs addressing, with most liquidity concentrated in the $90,000 to $95,000 range. The charts indicate a potential correction, highlighted by a double top formation and declining trading volume. Notably, Doctor Profit has asserted that the last price surge that saw BTC reach $124,000, was largely driven by futures rather than spot market activity, reinforcing the bearish sentiment. Bitcoin Price Forecast Market psychology plays a crucial role in this analysis. On-chain metrics and sentiment indicators reveal that retail investors often buy high and sell low. The expert disclosed that during Bitcoin’s last dip from $110,000 to $98,000 between May and June of this year, it was primarily institutional investors who capitalized on the lower prices, while retail buyers missed out. As prices climbed, retail investors entered the market at higher levels, Doctor Profit added, which could lead to a shakeout as Bitcoin approaches the critical liquidation zone of $90,000 to $95,000. Beyond Bitcoin’s price action, Doctor Profit warns that the current market sentiment reflects a false sense of optimism, suggesting that the prevalent belief in a sustained altcoin season is misguided. He cautions that as enthusiasm grows, larger players may begin to offload their positions, leaving retail investors exposed. Looking ahead, he forecasts a potential surge in Bitcoin prices towards $145,000 to $150,000, which could potentially mean a 34% increase from current levels. The expert also expects Ethereum (ETH) to reach between $7,000 and $8,000 following the September correction. When writing, Bitcoin trades at $112,560, recording a 6% drop in the fourteen-days time frame. Ethereum on the other hand, has continuously positioned among the market’s top performers with a 5% surge during the same period. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com

Dogecoin started a fresh decline below the $0.220 zone against the US Dollar. DOGE is now consolidating and might dip further below $0.2050. DOGE price started a fresh decline below the $0.220 level. The price is trading below the $0.2150 level and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $0.2160 on the hourly chart of the DOGE/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The price could start a fresh upward move if it stays above the $0.20 zone. Dogecoin Price Dips Again Dogecoin price started a fresh decline after there was a close below $0.2320, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. DOGE declined below the $0.220 and $0.2150 support levels. The price even traded below $0.210. A low was formed at $0.2059 and the price is now consolidating losses. There was a minor recovery wave but the price is still below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the recent decline from the $0.2672 swing high to the $0.2059 low. Dogecoin price is now trading below the $0.2150 level and the 100-hourly simple moving average. If there is a recovery wave, immediate resistance on the upside is near the $0.2160 level. There is also a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $0.2160 on the hourly chart of the DOGE/USD pair. The first major resistance for the bulls could be near the $0.2280 level. The next major resistance is near the $0.2365 level. It is close to the 50% Fib retracement level of the recent decline from the $0.2672 swing high to the $0.2059 low. A close above the $0.2365 resistance might send the price toward the $0.2450 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $0.250 level. The next major stop for the bulls might be $0.2550. Another Decline In DOGE? If DOGE’s price fails to climb above the $0.2160 level, it could continue to move down. Initial support on the downside is near the $0.2060 level. The next major support is near the $0.2020 level. The main support sits at $0.20. If there is a downside break below the $0.20 support, the price could decline further. In the stated case, the price might slide toward the $0.1880 level or even $0.1820 in the near term. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for DOGE/USD is now gaining momentum in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for DOGE/USD is now below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $0.2000 and $0.1880. Major Resistance Levels – $0.2160 and $0.2280.

The recent price actions of Gold (XAU/USD) have started to trade firmer since last Friday, 22 August, with a gain of 1%, on increased hopes that the US Federal Reserve is likely to enact its first interest rate cut of 2025 in the next month's FOMC meeting. Fed Chair Powell’s Jackson Hole Symposium dovish speech has led traders in the Fed Funds futures market to firm up bets that the Fed is likely to cut twice in 2025 (25 basis points each), with a probability of 81% that the Fed Funds rate will be at 3.75%-4.00% on 10 December 2025 FOMC meeting at the time of writing from the current range of 4.25%-4.50%. Lower interest rates reduce the opportunity cost of holding gold, an asset that yields no interest, thereby boosting its appeal and increasing demand, which in turn puts upward pressure on prices. Safe haven bids extend gains for Gold over fears of Fed’s independence In today’s early Asia session, Gold (XAU/USD) shot up by 0.6% to print a current intraday high of US$3,387, a two-week high before paring gains to 0.3% intraday at the time of writing due to safe haven demand as the independence of the US Federal Reserve gets eroded over the firing of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook by US President Trump. Let’s decipher the latest technical developments on Gold (XAU/USD) Fig. 1: Gold (XAU/USD) minor trend as of 26 Aug 2025 (Source: TradingView) Fig. 2: Gold (XAU/USD) medium-term trend as of 26 Aug 2025 (Source: TradingView) Preferred trend bias (1-3 days) Bullish bias within a medium-term sideways range configuration with key short-term pivotal support at US$3,352/347, with next intermediate resistances coming in at US$3,402 and US$3,432/3,435 (see Fig. 1). Key elements Since the current all-time high of US$3,500 printed on 22 April 2025, the price actions of Gold (XAU/USD) have evolved into a medium-term sideways range configuration (see Fig. 2).The current prices of Gold (XAU/USD) have traded back above the 20-day and 50-day moving averages since last Friday, August 22, and oscillated within a minor ascending channel in place since the 31 July 2025 low of US$3,268.The hourly RSI momentum indicator has displayed a “higher low” right above the 50 level and has not reached its overbought region (above the 70 level). These observations suggest a potential short-term bullish momentum condition for Gold (XAU/USD).Alternative trend bias (1 to 3 days) A break below US$3,347 on Gold (XAU/USD) invalidates the bullish bias for another round of choppy decline towards the lower limit of the medium-term sideways range configuration, exposing the next intermediate supports at US$3,324 and US$3,310 in the first step. 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.

XRP has struggled to maintain its momentum in recent weeks, with the token slipping nearly 10% over the past month. At the time of writing, XRP is trading around $2.96, as the broader market shows mixed signals. While assets such as Ethereum continue to post upward moves, establishing a new high, XRP has instead faced consistent correction, leading market participants to closely monitor whether the trend could extend further or stabilize in the near term. A CryptoQuant analyst has noted that XRP’s current price action comes after an early-2025 rally that saw the token reach the $3.5 to $4 range. That surge was accompanied by a spike in inflows to exchanges, particularly from large holders, signaling significant profit-taking. The analyst argues that this inflow activity may be exerting renewed pressure on the token’s price, leaving investors to weigh both the risks and potential opportunities ahead. XRP Exchange Inflow Data Points to Profit-Taking The analyst, known as PelinayPA, highlighted the significance of XRP’s exchange inflow transactions in a recent analysis. The analyst explained that historically, periods of heavy inflows from major holders have often preceded cycle tops in XRP’s price. Notable examples included its 2018 peak above $3, the 2021 high near $1.90, and the 2023 rally toward $0.90. According to the latest data, a similar trend has emerged. PelinayPA noted: At the start of 2025, XRP rallied to $3.5–$4 with massive inflow waves, especially in high-value bands (100K–1M+ XRP). This suggests significant whale selling pressure. Currently, inflows remain exceptionally high, pointing to short-term selling pressure. The report outlined multiple scenarios depending on whether XRP can hold support near the $3.00 level. In the short term, continued inflows could drive prices toward the $2.8 zone. However, if the $3 threshold holds, the analyst believes it could serve as a base for a new upward attempt, with resistance levels between $4.2 and $4.5 being key to unlocking further gains. Over the long run, the analyst stressed that XRP remains in a stronger structural uptrend compared to earlier market cycles, leaving open the possibility of new highs above $5 later in 2025. Technical Levels Signal Make-or-Break Moment Complementing the on-chain outlook, traders are also focused on technical indicators. An analyst on X, posting under the name “XRP Update,” emphasized the importance of the $2.95 level, which coincides with the 0.618 Fibonacci retracement. In their analysis, holding above this level could create a pathway toward $3.33 and $3.57, while a breakout beyond $4.6–$5.2 would bring XRP into new price discovery territory. On the other hand, failure to maintain support could open the door to further downside, with $2.65 flagged as the next key level. This aligns with the caution expressed in on-chain data, suggesting that XRP is currently at a pivotal stage where the next move may determine its trajectory for the rest of the year. Featured iameg created with DALL-E, Chart from TradingView

XRP price is correcting gains from the $3.120 zone. The price is now trading below $3.00 and remains at risk of more losses in the near term. XRP price is showing bearish signs from the $3.120 resistance. The price is now trading below $2.950 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break below a rising channel with support at $3.00 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could continue to down if it stays below the $3.00 zone. XRP Price Dips Again XRP price attempted more gains above the $3.050 zone but struggled, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price topped near the $3.120 level and recently started a downside correction. There was a move below the $3.050 and $3.00 levels. The price dipped below the 76.4% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $2.781 swing low to the $3.126 high. Besides, there was a break below a rising channel with support at $3.00 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. Finally, the price tested the $2.820 zone. A low was formed at $2.8244 and the price is now consolidating losses. The price is now trading below $2.950 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. On the upside, the price might face resistance near the $2.90 level. The first major resistance is near the $2.980 level. It is close to the 50% Fib retracement level of the recent decline from the $3.126 swing high to the $2.824 low. A clear move above the $2.980 resistance might send the price toward the $3.050 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $3.120 resistance. The next major hurdle for the bulls might be near $3.20. Another Decline? If XRP fails to clear the $2.980 resistance zone, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $2.8250 level. The next major support is near the $2.780 level. If there is a downside break and a close below the $2.780 level, the price might continue to decline toward $2.720. The next major support sits near the $2.650 zone, below which the price could gain bearish momentum. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for XRP/USD is now gaining pace in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for XRP/USD is now below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $2.8250 and $2.780. Major Resistance Levels – $2.980 and $3.050.

The trend of companies establishing crypto treasuries is gaining momentum, with Sharps Technology—a small player in the medical device and pharmaceutical sector—being the last to announce a plan to raise $400 million through a stock sale aimed at funding Solana (SOL) treasury. New Solana Treasury In The Makings The capital raise, which is set to close on August 28, will effectively transform Sharps’ stock into a proxy for the Solana price, attracting backing from crypto investment firms such as ParaFi, Pantera Capital, and CoinFund. This infusion of over $400 million positions Sharps to potentially become the largest holder of Solana among publicly traded companies, surpassing its nearest competitor, Upexi, which holds approximately $394 million in the cryptocurrency. To further strengthen its position in the crypto ecosystem, Sharps has appointed Alice Zhang, a venture capitalist and co-founder of the crypto smartphone maker Jambo, to its board as the new chief investment officer. James Zhang, another co-founder from Jambo, will serve as a strategic advisor. Alice Zhang expressed confidence in the new team’s capabilities, stating, “We will have a team with deep ties to the Solana ecosystem and proven founder-level experience in scaling institutional digital asset platforms.” However, Sharps’ frontrunner status in the Solana treasury market may be short-lived. Fortune reports that major crypto players, including Galaxy Digital, Multicoin Capital, and Jump Crypto, are in the process of raising $1 billion to launch their own Solana treasury company. Strategy Expands Bitcoin Holdings This investment into Sharps is part of a larger trend where small public companies are actively establishing digital asset treasuries, which are essentially pools of cryptocurrency held on their balance sheets. This trend extends to the market’s largest altcoins, including XRP, Binance Coin (BNB), and The Open Network’s (TON) native token. This strategy has taken even higher relevance under the US’s leadership in creating a supportive framework for digital assets in the country. In tandem with these developments, Strategy (previously MicroStrategy), the world’s largest corporate holder of Bitcoin (BTC), announced on Monday that it had acquired additional tokens, taking advantage of the current retrace. Between August 18 and August 24, the Bitcoin proxy firm disclosed it purchased 3,081 Bitcoin for approximately $356.9 million, averaging around $115,829 per token. Michael Saylor, the driving force behind Strategy’s crypto investments, revealed that the firm has achieved a Bitcoin yield of 25.4% year-to-date as of August 24, 2025. With 632,457 Bitcoins acquired for roughly $46.50 billion. As of this writing, Solana lost the $200 level in line with the broader market correction that led the cryptocurrency to retrace nearly 5% in the 24-hour time frame. It now trades at $196, meaning a 32% gap from its $293 record high. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com

Ethereum price started a fresh decline from the $4,950 zone. ETH is now trading below $4,550 and shows bearish signs similar to Bitcoin. Ethereum started a fresh decline after it traded to a new all-time high. The price is trading below $4,550 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $4,510 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could start another increase unless there is a close below $4,250 in the near term. Ethereum Price Corrects Gains Ethereum price traded to a new all-time high above the $4,950 level before the bears appeared, unlike Bitcoin. ETH price started a downside correction below the $4,800 and $4,750 levels. There was a move below the $4,650 support. The price dipped below the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $4,065 swing low to the $4,956 high. Besides, there is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $4,510 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. Ethereum price is now trading below $4,550 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. On the upside, the price could face resistance near the $4,500 level and the trend line. The next key resistance is near the $4,550 level. The first major resistance is near the $4,620 level. A clear move above the $4,620 resistance might send the price toward the $4,750 resistance. An upside break above the $4,750 resistance might call for more gains in the coming sessions. In the stated case, Ether could rise toward the $4,880 resistance zone or even $5,000 in the near term. Another Drop In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $4,550 resistance, it could continue to move down. Initial support on the downside is near the $4,350 level. The first major support sits near the $4,280 zone and the 76.4% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $4,065 swing low to the $4,956 high. A clear move below the $4,280 support might push the price toward the $4,150 support. Any more losses might send the price toward the $4,120 support level in the near term. The next key support sits at $4,065. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is losing momentum in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now below the 50 zone. Major Support Level – $4,280 Major Resistance Level – $4,550

Ethereum has achieved a new milestone by surpassing its previous all-time high set in 2021, climbing above $4,900 before a slight correction. At the time of writing, ETH trades around $4,655, representing an 8.2% gain over the past week. This rally comes after three years of consolidation below its former peak, marking a significant moment for the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization. Unsurprisingly, Ethereum’s upward momentum has also shifted market sentiment, placing most ETH holders back in profit. The latest movement has been tied not only to retail activity but also to growing institutional participation. Analysts argue that this demand could be a major factor supporting Ethereum’s renewed market strength. Institutional Demand and Market Positioning One of CryptoQuant’s contributors, known as Oinonen, highlighted how Ethereum is increasingly attracting institutional interest, signaling a change in the broader narrative. While Bitcoin has historically been viewed as the preferred digital asset for large investors, Ethereum’s use in decentralized finance (DeFi) and the recent inflows into spot ETH exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are shifting perceptions. “Ethereum is now emerging as a challenger to Bitcoin’s institutional dominance,” Oinonen wrote. As an example, he pointed to Tom Lee’s Bitmine Immersion Technologies, which acquired $6 billion worth of ETH in just two months. This alone boosted Ethereum’s market capitalization from $300 billion to $557 billion. For context, MicroStrategy, led by Michael Saylor, accumulated about $3 billion worth of Bitcoin over the same period, highlighting how significant ETH’s recent accumulation has become. This surge in institutional demand also aligns with Ethereum’s technical breakout. The price action suggests not only speculative buying but also structural changes in how the asset is being integrated into professional portfolios. With ETFs now approved and trading on national platforms in multiple regions, the shift is viewed as an important milestone for Ethereum’s role in global markets. Ethereum Short Squeeze and Volatility Outlook Another factor driving ETH’s price action is the unwinding of short positions on Binance. Oinonen noted that Ethereum has long been a favored asset for traders betting on declines. The unexpected breakout to new highs, however, triggered what he described as a “short squeeze,” forcing bearish traders to buy back ETH to cover their losses. This buying pressure amplified upward momentum and contributed to the rapid move toward $4,900. “The market is entering what could be called a ‘short squeeze season,’” the analyst explained, adding that Ethereum’s persistent rally may continue to pressure short sellers. While this scenario supports near-term gains, it also introduces the possibility of heightened volatility as positions are unwound. Looking ahead, Oinonen expects both Ethereum and Bitcoin to push toward further highs in the coming months, though he cautioned that a market correction could emerge between late 2025 and early 2026. The interplay between institutional demand, ETF inflows, and derivatives market dynamics is likely to define Ethereum’s trajectory during this period. Featured image created with DALL-E, Chart from TradingView

Bitcoin price is gaining bearish momentum below $112,500. BTC is struggling to recover and might continue to move down toward the $105,500 level. Bitcoin started a fresh decline below the $112,000 zone. The price is trading below $112,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $112,500 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might start another increase if it clears the $112,500 resistance zone. Bitcoin Price Dips Further Bitcoin price started a fresh decline after a close below the $113,500 level. BTC gained bearish momentum and traded below the $112,000 support zone. There was a move below the $110,000 support zone and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. The pair tested the $108,750 zone. A low was formed at $108,734 and the price is now attempting to recover. It climbed above $109,500 but is still below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the recent decline from the $117,354 swing high to the $110,692 low. Bitcoin is now trading below $112,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. Immediate resistance on the upside is near the $110,750 level. The first key resistance is near the $112,500 level. There is also a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $112,500 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair. The next resistance could be $113,000 or the 50% Fib retracement level of the recent decline from the $117,354 swing high to the $110,692 low. A close above the $113,000 resistance might send the price further higher. In the stated case, the price could rise and test the $114,500 resistance level. Any more gains might send the price toward the $115,500 level. The main target could be $116,500. Another Decline In BTC? If Bitcoin fails to rise above the $112,000 resistance zone, it could start a fresh decline. Immediate support is near the $108,500 level. The first major support is near the $107,200 level. The next support is now near the $106,500 zone. Any more losses might send the price toward the $105,500 support in the near term. The main support sits at $103,500, below which BTC might accelerate lower. Technical indicators: Hourly MACD – The MACD is now gaining pace in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for BTC/USD is now below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $108,500, followed by $117,200. Major Resistance Levels – $110,500 and $112,500.

A sudden move by a large holder and deep-pocketed early owners are being linked to a sharp wobble in Bitcoin prices this week. Old Whales Hold Deep Profit According to Willy Woo, supply is tightly held by OG (“original gangster”) whales who built big positions around 2011 when Bitcoin traded at about $10. He warned that the gap in cost basis makes a difference: it now takes roughly $110,000 of fresh capital to absorb each Bitcoin those holders choose to sell. That math, he says, helps explain why price action has been slow even as overall market interest grows. According to market observers, a single whale’s rotation from Bitcoin into Ether helped trigger a rapid sell-off that briefly knocked roughly $45 billion off Bitcoin’s market cap. Flash Crash Unfolded Quickly Based on reports, Bitcoin slid from $114,500to $112,980 in nine minutes, briefly touching $112,050, CoinMarketCap data shows. Ether fell 3.8% in the same window, dropping from $4,925 to $4,680. Prices later recovered about half of those losses. Traders point to a chain of transfers that set the move off. Whale Rotations And Large Transfers Blockchain.com records show that roughly 24,000 BTC — about $2.7 billion at the time — was sent to the decentralized perpetuals platform Hyperliquid across six transfers beginning Aug. 16. Of that sum, 18,142 BTC has been sold and much of the proceeds were rotated into 416,590 ETH, an analyst known as MLM reported. A chunk of those ETH — 275,500 — was staked, worth about $1.3 billion. Strategic Positioning And Big Gains It was also reported that the whale took on large leveraged positions, longing 135,260 ETH on Hyperliquid for a total exposure near 551,861 ETH, valued at more than $2.6 billion. That set up a trade that netted around $185 million, according to the same analyst. The longs boosted ETH prices as other traders followed the flows, and when the whale began closing positions, rapid reversals led to cascading sell orders. Forces At Work Reports have disclosed the whale still controls 152,874 BTC across several addresses, and those funds originally moved off an exchange about six years ago. Market watchers say there are two forces at work: long-dormant holders sitting on massive unrealized gains, and active traders using large rotations to capture short-term moves. If more of the 152,874 BTC moves to market, sellers could test demand again. On the other hand, the amount of ETH being staked points to at least some longer-term intent from big players. Featured image from Meta, chart from TradingView

An analyst believes Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) could be close to a big breakout based on this technical analysis (TA) pattern in its 4-hour chart. PENGU Has Potentially Been Following A Bull Flag Recently In a new post on X, analyst Ali Martinez has shared what could be next for Pudgy Penguins according to a chart pattern. The formation in question is a Bull Flag, which is a type of Flag. Flags form whenever the price of an asset experiences a period of consolidation inside a parallel channel following an initial sharp move. This starting move is known as the ‘pole,’ and the channel makes up for the ‘flag.’ A Bull Flag occurs when the pole is in the up direction and the flag corresponds to parallel consolidation to a net downside. When the price is trading inside the flag channel, it’s likely to face resistance at the upper line and support at the lower one. A move out of either of these levels can signal a breakout in that direction. Bull Flags are assumed to be bullish continuation patterns, so a breakout may be more likely to occur above the resistance line of the parallel channel. Such a breakout is also considered to be of the same length as the pole of the pattern. Like the Bull Flag, there is also a formation called the Bear Flag. It works much in the same way, except for the fact that the pole and flag are both flipped in orientation. That is, the pole corresponds to a sharp downward move, while the flag represents a phase of consolidation to the upside. Now, here is the chart shared by Martinez that shows the Bull Flag that the 4-hour price of PENGU has been trading inside for the past month: As displayed in the above graph, PENGU has slowly been descending within the channel of the Bull Flag. The memecoin recently made a retest of the upper level, but it ended up rejected. The asset has since faced a plunge, so it’s uncertain when the next attempt could occur. The longer the coin remains locked inside the channel, however, the likelier an escape could become, whether to the upside or downside. In the view of the analyst, Pudgy Penguins is “inches away from a new leg up.” Going by the scale of the pole, a potential bullish breakout could send PENGU to near the $0.10 mark. It only remains to be seen how the cryptocurrency’s price will develop in the coming days and whether a surge above the Bull Flag will occur. PENGU Price At the time of writing, Pudgy Penguins is trading around $0.317, down more than 7% over the last 24 hours.

Ethereum (ETH) has a history of defying expectations. In the 2020–2021 bull run, ETH skyrocketed more than 3,900%, climbing from under $100 to nearly $4,900 at its peak. That surge was fueled by the rise of decentralized finance (DeFi), NFTs, and a wave of institutional interest. Now, as Ethereum enters a new cycle backed by stronger fundamentals and wider adoption, investors are bracing for a potential repeat. This time, the story goes beyond retail speculation. Institutional demand is accelerating at record pace, with Ethereum ETFs, staking yields, and corporate treasury allocations reshaping the market dynamics. Institutional Demand Redefines Ethereum’s Market Position In 2025, Ethereum-based ETFs have far outpaced their Bitcoin counterparts, attracting over $12.1 billion in assets under management. BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA) alone saw nearly $300 million in inflows in August, underscoring Wall Street’s growing appetite for ETH exposure. Meanwhile, Bitcoin ETFs faced over $1.1 billion in outflows, signaling a dramatic shift in capital allocation. Beyond ETFs, public companies now hold 3.4% of Ethereum’s total supply, with more than 3.5 million ETH staked in corporate treasuries. Household names like Ferrari and Deutsche Bank are integrating Ethereum into payments, tokenization platforms, and settlement systems. Unlike Bitcoin, which remains a non-yielding store of value, Ethereum offers corporations yield-generating opportunities through 3–5% staking rewards, making it both a treasury asset and a productive instrument. Why ETH Could Outperform Again Ethereum’s long-term bull case rests on three pillars: Deflationary mechanics: Post-Merge upgrades and token burns have reduced ETH supply by 0.1% quarter-over-quarter, reinforcing scarcity. Yield generation: With nearly 30% of ETH staked, institutions enjoy consistent returns absent in Bitcoin’s model. Regulatory clarity: The SEC and Europe’s MiCA framework have reclassified Ethereum as a utility token, giving the green light for ETFs and large-scale adoption. Ethereum now powers 53% of real-world asset tokenization, strengthening its role as the backbone of decentralized finance and digital settlements. Analysts at Standard Chartered and other firms are forecasting ETH could reach $7,500 by year-end 2025, with potential long-term targets of $12,000–$18,000 as adoption accelerates. Final Takeaway Ethereum is no longer just Bitcoin’s “little brother.” Its hybrid profile, a deflationary, yield-bearing, utility-driven asset, makes it a compelling choice for institutional and retail investors alike. If the last cycle’s 3,900% rally was a preview, the next phase could reimagine how Ethereum is valued, not just as a cryptocurrency, but as the infrastructure layer in global finance. Cover image from ChatGPT, ETHUSD chart from Tradingview

In a new episode of Coin Stories with host Nathalie Brunell, investor and podcaster Preston Pysh offered a structurally grounded answer to a question many Bitcoin holders have been asking all summer: if corporate treasuries keep announcing big buys, why does price keep chopping and fading? Pysh’s diagnosis is not about a sudden loss of conviction from long-term holders, but about market-structure dynamics introduced by sophisticated “fast-money” firms that are designed to suppress volatility while extracting basis and funding premia. Why Is Bitcoin Not Rising Much Higher? Brunell framed the dilemma bluntly, asking why spot Bitcoin has gone sideways despite momentum from “the Trump administration” and “all these corporate treasury companies buying,” and who is “really on the sell side” creating headwinds for “$150k and $200k” targets people still float for year-end. Pysh began with empathy for that dissonance: “I definitely can feel the frustration and the pain because like it just feels like every day there’s another announcement of, oh, so and so company just bought ten thousand plus bitcoin. The price was down on the day or whatever.” Related Reading: Bitcoin Holds Strong In ‘Wall Of Worry’, Path To $183,000 Remains Open – Analyst From there, he pointed to the rise of delta-neutral, volatility-harvesting strategies run by major Wall Street trading houses. “If I was going to guess what I think it is, I think that you have fast money Wall Street traders—Jane Street to kind of name one actor and there’s many of them out there—that… are in the business of sucking volatility out of the market and really not having any exposure, other than they’re going long and short simultaneously and they’re arbitraging the difference.” In practice, these trades pair spot, futures, and perpetual swaps so the desk is directionally flat while clipping the spread. The second-order effect, Pysh argued, is visible on the chart: “It’s going to make that volatility continue to collapse as it’s going up… the volatility is getting further and further dampened in that process.” That suppression, he continued, changes how an uptrend feels. Instead of the typical explosive expansions that have historically punctuated Bitcoin bull markets, price action compresses into narrower bands, punctuated by mean-reversion. “Where I think it takes you is this scenario where the spring is coiling and it kind of pops one way or the other,” he said. Directionally, the multi-cycle trend still points higher, but he resisted the lazy inference that a textbook volatility squeeze must resolve vertically. “Markets are highly dependent on liquidity… They’re dependent on all these other external factors… I’m not… saying the volatility is collapsing, it’s going up and we’re going to… the moon. I’m not saying that.” Liquidity, in Pysh’s framework, is the gating variable that determines whether a coiled spring actually releases to the upside. He watches global risk proxies as a read-through for fiat liquidity rather than confining analysis to crypto-native flows. “When I’m looking at the liquidity metrics of just global equity is a great way I like to… view… I’ll look at all the global equity markets and if they’re all ripping, that’s telling me that the markets are flush with liquidity—fiat liquidity. And right now that’s what we’re seeing… they’re all like bidding. So to me, that’s a healthy indicator that Bitcoin could go higher. But it also is dependent on whether that, whatever the source of that is, continues to persist.” Even so, Pysh cautioned against treating volatility compression as a deterministic countdown to six-figure price targets. “People just have to be careful… none of this is a guarantee that it’s going to continue to rip or that compression is signaling that we’re going to $200k in weeks.” He also acknowledged that, if one still subscribes to the four-year halving cadence, this leg looks different from prior cycles. “We’ve maybe seen a little bit of what we’ve seen, which is this dampening of what we have historically seen in the price action… At this part of the cycle… you would have seen a very aggressive move kind of already taking place and… to be honest with you, back… Christmas time frame I would have guessed by now,” he admitted, trailing off as if to concede that the expected vertical expansion simply hasn’t materialized on schedule. At press time, BTC traded at $111,484.

Following another unsuccessful attempt to create a new all-time high (ATH), Bitcoin (BTC) dropped to a weekly low of $110,820 on the Binance exchange yesterday. The world’s largest cryptocurrency by market cap has now entered a clear pullback phase, with $105,000 emerging as the critical support level that traders are closely watching. Bitcoin Falls To $110,000 Amid Market Pullback According to a CryptoQuant Quicktake post by contributor BorisD, Bitcoin’s current distribution phase could extend for several more days. Wallet accumulation and distribution patterns highlight stronger sell-offs among BTC whales, raising questions about short-term price stability. For context, Bitcoin whales are individuals or entities that hold very large amounts of BTC, typically thousands of coins, giving them outsized influence on market trends. Their buying or selling activity can significantly move prices, making whale behavior a closely watched indicator for traders and analysts. Interestingly, smaller wallet cohorts are showing different behavior. Wallets holding 0–0.1 BTC recently switched back to accumulation mode as the broader market declined. These smaller holders typically follow the price rather than set the trend. Wallets holding 0.1–1 BTC began accumulating even at ATH levels. This trend suggests retail investors remain confident in Bitcoin’s long-term trajectory. On the other hand, wallets with 1–10 BTC halted their selling around the $107,000 level and returned to accumulation. This trend hints that mid-sized holders see current price levels as attractive buying opportunities, despite overall market weakness. BTC Whales Continue To Sell Larger holders are displaying more cautious behavior. Wallets with 10–100 BTC stopped accumulating at $118,000 and have since moved into distribution. BorisD pointed out that wallets with 100–1,000 BTC are the most important group to watch. While generally in accumulation mode, this cohort has shown a balance between buying and selling. The analyst added: They have shown balance between accumulation and distribution since $105,000, reflecting indecision. This level acts as a critical support-turning zone. Meanwhile, wallets with 1,000–10,000 BTC remain in consistent sell-off mode following the ATH of $124,474 reached on August 13. The largest wallets – holding more than 10,000 BTC – also began selling at those highs and continue to distribute. However, the pace of their selling has slowed as the price pulls back, indicating weakening distribution pressure. The analyst emphasized that although distribution remains the dominant trend, its intensity is waning. The $105,000 support zone now stands out as the most crucial threshold. A decisive break below this level could shake market confidence and trigger widespread fear among investors. Fellow CryptoQuant contributor, Julio Moreno, recently stated that the CryptoQuant Bull Score Index moved into neutral territory. However, it must trade over $112,000 to avoid a sharper price correction. Another prominent crypto analyst, Tony “The Bull” Severino said that BTC’s path to $183,000 remains intact. At press time, BTC trades at $111,349, down 2.7% over the past 24 hours.

Canary Capital has filed a proposal for a new spot ETF that focuses entirely on American-built digital assets. The fund would track what they’re calling the Made-in-America Blockchain Index, spotlighting tokens with strong ties to the United States. It’s a clear attempt to bring national identity into the increasingly global crypto landscape. Only Tokens with U.S. Roots Make the Cut To qualify for inclusion, a token must be created in the U.S., primarily mined or minted on American infrastructure, or operated by a team based in the country. It’s a tight filter that puts geographic origin and operational control at the center of index design. This is not just about where a token is traded but where it was built and who’s running it. Filtering the Market: A $520 Billion Opportunity Analysts estimate that more than $500 billion worth of digital assets meet the ETF’s criteria. That’s a large slice of the overall market. Likely candidates include Solana, XRP, Chainlink, Cardano, Stellar, Avalanche, Hedera, and Sui. These are networks with significant U.S. ties, either through founding teams, infrastructure, or legal incorporation. DISCOVER: 9+ Best High-Risk, High-Reward Crypto to Buy in August2025 Income Potential Through Staking and Validation Canary’s proposal doesn’t stop at passive tracking. The fund also plans to participate in on-chain activity, including staking and transaction validation. That means the ETF could earn native rewards from networks where it holds tokens, adding a potential income layer on top of asset appreciation. Ticker MRCA, Trading on Cboe BZX If approved, the ETF will trade under the ticker symbol MRCA on the Cboe BZX Exchange. The structure is a Delaware statutory trust, not a traditional mutual fund, so it won’t fall under the Investment Company Act of 1940. That gives the fund more operational flexibility, particularly when it comes to handling digital assets directly. BitcoinPriceMarket CapBTC$2.19T24h7d30d1yAll time Talking Points from ETF Analysts Some analysts are calling the filing creative, even if it raises questions. There’s still a bit of ambiguity around exactly which tokens qualify, especially when teams are distributed or chains are supported by global contributors. But the broader takeaway is clear: ETF managers are getting more experimental in how they design crypto products. Late-Year ETF Filing Surge Continues This isn’t the only fund aiming to capture a new angle. Canary’s submission lands alongside other late-year filings, including one from Grayscale to convert its Avalanche Fund into a publicly traded trust. These filings show that the window for new ETF strategies is wide open, and fund managers are racing to carve out niches. DISCOVER: Next 1000X Crypto: 10+ Crypto Tokens That Can Hit 1000x in 2025 What This Means for U.S. Crypto Strategy This ETF taps into a growing narrative about supporting homegrown crypto ecosystems. With regulatory conversations heating up in Washington and global tensions in the background, Canary’s filing could appeal to investors who want U.S.-backed exposure without venturing too far into foreign projects. What Comes Next in the Approval Process The S-1 filing kicks off the process, but Canary will still need a 19b-4 approval from the exchange. The SEC is reviewing a backlog of crypto-related ETF proposals right now, so a decision may come before the end of the year. If it clears, MRCA could offer a new way to bet on the future of U.S. crypto without leaving the safety of traditional finance. DISCOVER: 20+ Next Crypto to Explode in 2025 Join The 99Bitcoins News Discord Here For The Latest Market Updates Key Takeaways Canary Capital filed for a spot ETF focused on U.S.-built digital assets, tied to a Made-in-America Blockchain Index. Only tokens with strong U.S. ties—including Solana, XRP, Chainlink, and Cardano—would qualify for the ETF. The ETF plans to earn rewards through staking and validation, creating an income layer beyond price performance. It will trade under the ticker MRCA on Cboe BZX if approved, offering direct exposure through a Delaware trust structure. The ETF taps into national crypto narratives and may appeal to investors looking for U.S.-backed blockchain exposure. The post Canary Capital Files for U.S.-Made Crypto ETF appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

Bitcoin’s price action this month has left traders watching closely as big players double down on bullish calls. According to VanEck’s research, the investment firm has reaffirmed a $180,000 year-end target even after Bitcoin slid from a recent high, a sign that some institutional buyers are not backing away despite a pullback. Institutional Buying Remains Heavy Reports have disclosed heavy accumulation in July. Exchange-traded products bought 54,000 BTC while Digital Asset Treasuries added 72,000 BTC, giving clear evidence that large holders continue to pile in. VanEck first laid out its bullish view in November 2024 when Bitcoin traded around $88,000. At the same time, US-listed miners now account for 31% of global Bitcoin hashrate, up from roughly 30% earlier this year, even as equity index fell 4% when excluding Applied Digital’s 50% jump. Price Moves Show Volatility And Quick Recovery Bitcoin slid to $112,000 in early August before jumping back to $124,000 on August 13. That move set a new all-time high above July’s $123,838. At the time of writing, Bitcoin trades close to $115K, roughly 8% below that recent peak. Traders describe the pullback as a repositioning after a run-up, not an obvious breakdown. Derivatives metrics back the picture of rising speculative interest. CME basis funding rates have surged to 10%, the highest level since February 2025. Options markets show call/put ratios hitting 3.21x, the strongest since June 2024, with investors spending $792 million on call premiums. Yet implied volatility has compressed to 32%, well under the one-year average of 50%, which makes options cheaper for buyers. On the other hand, futures open interest sits over $6 billion, though a $2.3 billion unwind in open interest during recent corrections ranks among the larger single-session moves. Voices Split On How High Bitcoin Could Go Executives and analysts disagree on the pace and peak of the rally. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong joined figures such as Jack Dorsey and Cathie Wood in suggesting Bitcoin could reach $1 million by 2030, citing clearer rules and wider institutional adoption. Galaxy Digital’s Mike Novogratz warned that a million-dollar level would more likely reflect severe US economic stress than normal market strength. Preston Pysh flagged concerns about how Wall Street’s growing role might change Bitcoin’s use and culture. Support Levels And Technical Technically, many market watchers view the $100,000-$110,000 range as key support. A decisive break below $112,000 could push prices toward $110,000 and, in a deeper move, $105,000. For now, the story is mixed. Institutional demand and speculative derivatives flows are pushing price pressure higher, while cheap options and compressed volatility make bullish bets less costly. Whether that combination lifts Bitcoin to VanEck’s $180,000 target will depend on continued inflows and whether key support holds. Featured image from Meta, chart from TradingView

Institutional Bitcoin ETF inflows hit $33.6 billion in the second quarter of 2025. Most of that came from investment advisors, hedge funds, and brokers. That’s a serious wave of capital and another sign that Bitcoin is no longer being ignored in boardrooms. Advisors Take the Lead Investment advisors took the lead, now holding around $17.4 billion in Bitcoin ETF positions. That’s nearly twice as much as hedge funds, which are sitting on about $9 billion. Advisors have clearly embraced ETFs as a way to get Bitcoin exposure without touching the asset directly. Brevan Howard and Harvard Make Big Moves A few big names stood out. Brevan Howard Capital Management increased its stake in a major Bitcoin ETF by 71 percent, bringing its total position to roughly $2.3 billion. Harvard’s endowment also made headlines by adding $117 million. That puts its Bitcoin ETF exposure ahead of its gold holdings, which says a lot about where its confidence lies. Growth Across Institutional Categories Just about every type of institutional investor added to their Bitcoin ETF positions in Q2. Brokers moved up fast, hitting $4.3 billion in holdings, placing them second only to advisors. Banks got involved too, though at a smaller scale, adding about $655 million. The only group that stayed flat was pension funds, which held steady at just over $10 million. DISCOVER: Best New Cryptocurrencies to Invest in 2025 Institutional Share Still Smaller Than Retail Even with all that growth, institutions still only account for about 25 percent of the total money in Bitcoin ETFs. That means retail investors are still the majority, holding roughly three-quarters of the pie. Despite the rise in institutional interest, Bitcoin is still deeply rooted in the hands of individual investors. BitcoinPriceMarket CapBTC$2.19T24h7d30d1yAll time What’s Changing Behind the Numbers This isn’t just about more money flowing in. It’s about how institutions are starting to view Bitcoin. It’s no longer just a trade or a risky side bet. For many, it’s becoming a long-term allocation alongside equities, bonds, and real estate. ETFs give them a cleaner way to gain exposure without worrying about wallets or keys. DISCOVER: 20+ Next Crypto to Explode in 2025 Market Structure Is Changing The rise of Bitcoin ETFs has made it easier for traditional players to get involved. They don’t need to change how they operate. They can use the tools they already know. That convenience is helping fuel the inflows, especially as global markets remain shaky and inflation concerns keep bubbling up. What Comes Next in Q3 Looking ahead, the next few months could bring even more movement. If traditional markets hit turbulence or if interest rate guidance changes again, institutional demand for Bitcoin ETFs could spike. Retail traders will keep playing their part, but the institutions are getting louder. DISCOVER: 20+ Next Crypto to Explode in 2025 Join The 99Bitcoins News Discord Here For The Latest Market Updates Key Takeaways Institutional investors poured $33.6 billion into Bitcoin ETFs in Q2 2025, led by advisors, hedge funds, and brokers. Investment advisors now hold $17.4 billion in Bitcoin ETFs, nearly doubling hedge fund positions. Brevan Howard boosted its Bitcoin ETF stake by 71%, while Harvard’s endowment now holds more Bitcoin than gold. Despite institutional growth, retail investors still hold around 75% of total Bitcoin ETF assets. ETFs are helping institutions treat Bitcoin as a long-term allocation. The post Institutions Push $33.6 Billion into Bitcoin ETFs in Q2 appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

Cenovus Energy (TSX: CVE) (NYSE: CVE) announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire MEG Energy Corp. (TSX: MEG) in a cash and stock deal valued at C$7.9 billion ($5.7bn), The acquisition brings together two top Alberta oil sands producers with combined production of over 720,000 barrels per day and the largest land base in the best quality resource area in the basin, Cenovus said in a news release. The deal, announced August 22, ended weeks of speculation that Calgary-based Cenovus would emerge as a white knight for MEG, which was facing a hostile takeover attempt. Under the terms, Cenovus will acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of MEG for C$27.25 per share, which will be paid 75% in cash and 25% in Cenovus common shares. The acquisition consolidates adjacent, contiguous assets at Christina Lake, enabling integrated development of the region and unlocking significantly accelerated access to previously stranded resource, the company said. “This transaction represents a unique opportunity to acquire approximately 110,000 barrels per day of production within some of the highest quality, longest-life oil sands resource in the basin, which sits directly adjacent to our core Christina Lake asset,” Cenovus CEO Jon McKenzie said in a news release. Cenovus said it expects to realize approximately C$150 million of near-term annual synergies, growing to over C$400 million per year in 2028 and beyond.

Log in to today's North American session Market wrap for August 25. August trading is coming to its concluding week with FX Markets mostly mean-reverting July moves, Equities and Cryptos still pushing higher (but showing some signs of hesitancy) and US treasury yields not knowing where to go after contradicting economic signs and no further direction from FED Speakers. Hence, the past week saw even further indecisive price action as all participants waited for Fed Chairman Powell to fold under dovish pressure after persistent threats from the Trump Administration. The US Dollar suffered greatly on Friday as Participants overestimated his comments, but looking back (and as mentioned in our Friday market recap), his wording was a bit more balanced than what markets interpreted, leading to a consequent rebound in the US Dollar today. Equities, Forex, and Cryptos (particularly) have failed to pursue their gains against the US Dollar, leading only US Oil to gain in today's session. Ethereum's saturday all-time highs were not enough to pull Crypto markets higher, let's see what digital assets aficionados do from here. Bitcoin is currently trading just a bit below Friday's pre-spike levels. Read More: USDCHF in focus as the pair oscillates above the 0.80 markCross-Assets Daily Performance Cross-Asset Daily Performance, August 25, 2025 – Source: TradingView Cryptocurrencies had already struggled in today's open but are seeing some even stronger selling flows as we speak. Other assets have also given up some of their Friday gains. US Oil on the other hand has rebounded from a technical double-top, mentioned in our most recent analysis (you can access it to get your trading levels). A picture of today's performance for major currencies Currency Performance, August 25 – Source: OANDA Labs The US Dollar is officially the winner of the session after a more mixed picture during most parts of the Monday trading, with most Majors pulling back against the greenback. The Swiss franc is on the other side of the board too, giving up 75% of its Friday's gains, with the FX sentiment difficult to comprehend. FX Markets will be awaiting for more data and have stayed mostly rangebound. A look at Economic data releasing in tomorrow's session For all market-moving economic releases and events, see the MarketPulse Economic Calendar. The session is not entirely over with FED's Williams (very influential) appearing at a Keynote in Mexico. We don't know yet if he will be delivering economic remarks. Tomorrow, Central bank speakers will also be in focus with BoE's Mann speaking at noon (shouldn't be too big of a mover but may influence the Pound), and most importantly for the CAD, Bank of Canada's Governor Macklem delivering remarks at 2:45 P.M. 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.

Dogecoin (DOGE) is trading near $0.22, caught in a tightening range that has traders eyeing a potential breakout. The memecoin dipped 5% over the past 24 hours, holding flat on the weekly chart, while trading volume crossed $3 billion. On the 4-hour chart, DOGE has formed a symmetrical triangle pattern, a technical setup often signaling an explosive move once price escapes the structure. Analyst Ali Martinez noted that the asset is nearing the lower boundary of this formation. He suggested that “one last dip before the breakout” may occur, with support at $0.22 and resistance at $0.24–$0.25. A push above this resistance could target $0.26, $0.28, and $0.31, while a breakdown below $0.22 risks testing $0.21 and $0.19. Analysts See a Dogecoin (DOGE) Breakout Potential Trader Tardigrade applied Elliott Wave Theory, identifying DOGE in the final leg of a correction that typically precedes a strong motive wave. This pattern has historically led to trend continuation, raising expectations of a rebound toward $0.30 or higher if buyers reclaim control. Meanwhile, chart analyst Umair emphasized the $0.25 level as a crucial pivot. According to him, “recovering this will lead to 31c,” while failure to hold could drag DOGE back toward $0.1949. Technical indicators also reflect this uncertainty. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) sits near 57, suggesting balanced momentum without overbought pressure. Price remains squeezed between a rising trendline and horizontal resistance, awaiting confirmation of direction. Market Sentiment and Catalysts Market sentiment around Dogecoin is mixed. Data from MarketProphit shows cautious optimism among traders, though broader models remain reserved. External factors are also adding intrigue: the Federal Reserve’s softer stance on crypto banking has boosted sector sentiment, while Thumzup’s $50M acquisition of Dogehash positions the company as the largest Dogecoin mining operator to date. On lower timeframes, analysts have also flagged a potential 2-hour bull flag pattern, though its validation depends on DOGE’s ability to close back within the flag zone. If confirmed, this could strengthen the bullish case for a rally beyond $0.25. For now, Dogecoin is at a crossroads. With price consolidating tightly near support and resistance, traders are preparing for a decisive move that could set the tone for the coming weeks. Cover image from ChatGPT, DOGEUSD chart from Tradingview