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The cryptocurrency market is experiencing significant price declines, particularly among the three largest digital assets: Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and XRP. Following record-breaking rallies in the previous week, these cryptocurrencies have seen notable losses, with Ethereum down 5.2%, XRP dropping 3.8%, and Solana (SOL) slipping 6%. Even memecoin Dogecoin (DOGE) has not been spared, losing 5.2% of its value. Crypto Market Faces New Downturn According to a recent report by Barron’s, the recent downturn can be attributed to a combination of macroeconomic factors that have dampened investor optimism. Wholesale price data has also raised concerns about the potential for sustained high interest rates, while Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed that the US government does not plan to expand its Bitcoin reserves. Antonio Di Giacomo, analyst at XS, emphasized the impact of macroeconomic indicators on cryptocurrency prices. He pointed out that Bitcoin’s pullback after reaching an all-time high illustrates the volatility that can accompany such rapid price movements, even as institutional adoption of cryptocurrencies continues to rise. The analyst believes that the digital asset market now appears to be balancing optimism with caution, navigating both structural demand and speculative exposure. Looking ahead, market analysts are closely watching upcoming statements from Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Jerome Powell at the Jackson Hole Symposium. Any hints of hawkishness or delays in rate-cut expectations could further pressure risk assets, including cryptocurrencies. Conversely, dovish signals may help sustain the current momentum in the market. September Challenges For Bitcoin In a recent social media post on X (formerly Twitter), market expert Doctor Profit has shared insights regarding the next price trajectory for Bitcoin. He forecasts a sideways movement within a narrow range of approximately 8% leading into September. While the medium-term outlook remains bullish, he anticipates a significant correction in September, warning that it could be a challenging month for the crypto market. Profit advises that now is the time to prepare for potential short positions, as he expects prices to decline in the coming weeks, allowing traders to buy back at lower levels. Despite the current pullback, on-chain data reveals continued accumulation by larger wallets, indicating that major investors remain optimistic about the long-term potential of cryptocurrencies. The expert also highlighted that the funding rates also appear healthy, suggesting that the market is not facing immediate selling pressure despite the recent Bitcoin and Ethereum price declines leading the current downturn. As of this writing, Bitcoin trades at $115,630, registering a 6.5% gap from the recently achieved $124,000 record. Ethereum on the other hand, has been inching closer to its all-time high with the drop stopping at the $4,300 support. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com

Solana started a fresh decline from the $210 zone. SOL price is now showing bearish signs and might decline below the $172 support zone. SOL price started a fresh decline after it failed to clear $210 against the US Dollar. The price is now trading below $185 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance at $188 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could start a fresh increase if it clears the $188 resistance zone. Solana Price Dips Again Solana price failed to clear the $210 zone and started a fresh decline, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. SOL traded below the $200 and $188 support levels to enter a short-term bearish zone. The bears were able to push the price below the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $173 swing low to the $209 high. There is also a connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance at $188 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair. Solana is now trading below $185 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. It is also below the 76.4% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $173 swing low to the $209 high. On the upside, the price is facing resistance near the $182 level. The next major resistance is near the $184 level. The main resistance could be $188. A successful close above the $188 resistance zone could set the pace for another steady increase. The next key resistance is $192. Any more gains might send the price toward the $200 level. More Losses In SOL? If SOL fails to rise above the $182 resistance, it could continue to move down. Initial support on the downside is near the $175 zone. The first major support is near the $172 level. A break below the $172 level might send the price toward the $162 support zone. If there is a close below the $162 support, the price could decline toward the $150 support in the near term. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for SOL/USD is gaining pace in the bearish zone. Hourly Hours RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for SOL/USD is below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $172 and $162. Major Resistance Levels – $182 and $188.

Ethereum (ETH) has lost some of its upward momentum after nearing its all-time high, mirroring a broader correction across the cryptocurrency market. The second-largest digital asset by market capitalization briefly touched $4,776 last week, just shy of the $4,878 record set in 2021, before retreating. At the time of writing, ETH trades at $4,280, reflecting a 5.7% decline in the past 24 hours and nearly $500 below its recent peak. The pullback comes as analysts closely watch trading activity in derivatives markets. According to data shared by CryptoQuant analyst CryptoOnchain, retail participation in Ethereum’s futures market has surged significantly in recent sessions. This heightened activity, combined with elevated open interest levels, has sparked debate about whether the market is approaching a tipping point. Ethereum Futures Market Shows Overheating Signals CryptoOnchain noted that Ethereum’s futures trading frequency has entered what he describes as the “Many Retail” and “Too Many Retail” zones, thresholds that historically appear near the late stages of strong uptrends. “Retail participation has sharply increased as ETH prices moved above $4,500,” he explained, adding that such conditions often bring greater volatility and sudden pullbacks. Additional indicators support this cautious outlook. The analyst highlighted Ethereum’s Futures Volume Bubble Map, which currently shows clusters of large red bubbles near recent price highs. These patterns, he said, have frequently preceded either sharp breakouts or rapid corrections when excessive leverage unwinds. Meanwhile, open interest (OI) on Binance futures climbed to nearly $12 billion before easing back to around $10.3 billion. While still at historically high levels, the recent dip suggests some traders may already be reducing exposure. “Extreme open interest expansion near price peaks can either provide fuel for further upside or trigger squeezes when the market turns,” CryptoOnchain wrote. He also pointed out that Binance’s taker buy/sell ratio has remained below 1, indicating selling pressure has dominated trading activity in recent days. Spot Market Dynamics Offer a Different Perspective Not all analysts see the current pullback as an immediate sign of market stress. In a separate post, CryptoQuant contributor Woominkyu observed that funding rates for ETH perpetual futures remain flat around zero. This contrasts with previous bull runs in 2020–2021 and early 2024, when funding rates spiked above 0.05–0.10, signaling overheated long positions. “ETH just pushed above $4.2K, but funding is still sitting flat,” Woominkyu explained. “That suggests the rally has been driven more by spot buying rather than leverage.” According to the analyst, this dynamic indicates a relatively healthier market environment compared to past rallies, as it reduces the risk of forced liquidations. He added that a funding rate surge above 0.05 would be the level to watch for potential short-term tops. Featured image created with DALL-E, Chart from TradingView

XRP price is gaining bearish pace below the $3.10 resistance zone. The price is struggling near $3.050 and remains at risk of more losses. XRP price is declining below the $3.150 and $3.10 levels. The price is now trading below $3.10 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $3.070 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could regain bullish momentum if it clears the $3.120 zone. XRP Price Dips Further XRP price remained in a bearish zone after a close below the $3.20 level, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price extended losses and traded below the $3.10 support zone. The price even declined below $3.00. Finally, it tested the $2.950 support zone. A low was formed at $2.941 and the price recently attempted a recovery wave above the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $3.148 swing high to the $2.941 low. However, the bears were active near $3.10 and the 76.4% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $3.148 swing high to the $2.941 low. There is also a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $3.070 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. The price is now trading below $3.050 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. On the upside, the price might face resistance near the $3.0450 level. The first major resistance is near the $3.070 level. A clear move above the $3.070 resistance might send the price toward the $3.120 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $3.150 resistance or the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $3.350 swing high to the $2.97 low. The next major hurdle for the bulls might be near $3.20. More Losses? If XRP fails to clear the $3.070 resistance zone, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $2.9420 level. The next major support is near the $2.920 level. If there is a downside break and a close below the $2.920 level, the price might continue to decline toward the $2.850 support. The next major support sits near the $2.80 zone, below which there could be a larger decline. 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 – $2.940 and $2.880. Major Resistance Levels – $3.070 and $3.10.

According to reports, Shiba Inu (SHIB) fell 4.50% in the past 24 hours as the wider market moved sideways. The token’s seven-day retracement likewise sits at 4.50%, and it is down about 35.5% year-to-date while trading outside the top 20 cryptocurrencies by market cap. At the time of reporting, SHIB’s market price was $0.00001261. Shiba Inu Weekly Support Levels Hold Analyst MMB Trader has pointed to two weekly support lines at $0.000010 and $0.000007 that have repeatedly absorbed selling pressure. SHIB dropped to $0.00000714 in July 2022 after an 88% fall from its 2021 peak of $0.00008854, and buyers pushed it back up. The popular memecoin came back to that area in June and October 2023 and regained footing. This year, the token revisited around $0.000010 in March, April, and June and bounced each time. Those moves suggest there are price zones where demand has shown up. Analyst’s Targets And Recent History Based on reports, the analyst laid out a step-up of targets if SHIB clears its descending trendline. The first target is $0.00003364, a close to 170% rise from $0.00001249 at the time of reporting. The next level is $0.00005480, an increase of approximately 330%, and a distance benchmark at $0.00007716 suggests around 500% increase. SHIB’s own past provides some background: it climbed from $0.00000967 to $0.00004567 on March 5, 2024, on a meme-coin frenzy, and regained to $0.00003343 in December 2024 before again retreating. Models also give more modest short-term views; one forecast puts SHIB at $0.00001324 by September 17, 2025. Big swings have happened here before, but they came with heavy volume and wide attention. Market Snapshot And Close Current sentiment measures look mixed. The Fear & Greed Index reads 60, which sits in the Greed zone, while technical indicators show a Bearish tilt at the moment. SHIB recorded 14/30 green days (47%) and roughly 7.02% price volatility over the last 30 days. Traders should note that those readings can flip quickly. If weekly support holds and a catalyst pushes volume up, the mood could shift. If those supports fail, the picture could darken fast. Meanwhile, volume and on-chain flows will be crucial going forward. A breakout candle that lacks rising volume may not last. Watch exchange inflows and whale transfers because large moves onto exchanges often precede selling. Featured image from Meta, chart from TradingView

Ethereum price started a downside correction below the $4,550 zone. ETH is showing some bearish signs and might decline toward the $4,120 support zone. Ethereum started a fresh decline below the $4,550 and $4,420 levels. The price is trading below $4,450 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $4,450 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could continue to move down if it settles below the $4,200 zone in the near term. Ethereum Price Dips Again Ethereum price failed to recover and started a fresh decline below the $4,650 zone, like Bitcoin. ETH price gained bearish momentum and traded below the $4,450 support zone. The bears were able to push the price below the $4,350 support zone. Finally, the price tested the $4,220 zone. A low was formed at $4,228 and the price is now attempting to recover. There was a move above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the recent decline from the $4,581 swing high to the $4,228 low. Ethereum price is now trading below $4,450 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. On the upside, the price could face resistance near the $4,375 level. The next key resistance is near the $4,400 level. It is close to the 50% Fib retracement level of the recent decline from the $4,581 swing high to the $4,228 low. The first major resistance is near the $4,450 level. There is also a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $4,450 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. A clear move above the $4,450 resistance might send the price toward the $4,550 resistance. An upside break above the $4,550 resistance might call for more gains in the coming sessions. In the stated case, Ether could rise toward the $4,650 resistance zone or even $4,720 in the near term. More Losses In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $4,400 resistance, it could continue to move down. Initial support on the downside is near the $4,220 level. The first major support sits near the $4,200 zone. A clear move below the $4,200 support might push the price toward the $4,150 support. Any more losses might send the price toward the $4,050 support level in the near term. The next key support sits at $4,000. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is gaining momentum in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now below the 50 zone. Major Support Level – $4,200 Major Resistance Level – $4,400

Analyst Cryptoinsightuk argues that Dogecoin is primed for one of its characteristic “violent” upside phases, contending that a 500% rally from current levels is a realistic scenario in the next leg of the market cycle. In a new YouTube analysis focused on altcoin rotation, he frames DOGE as a top-10 laggard that has yet to print a new all-time high this cycle—precisely the kind of setup that has historically preceded its biggest moves. Dogecoin Could Still Rip 500% This Cycle The analyst’s core thesis is structural rather than narrative-driven: Dogecoin advances in compressed bursts, with most of the cycle’s gains arriving in just a handful of outsized monthly candles. “If you look at it on the monthly… the majority of Doge’s move happens in like two different monthly pops,” he says, citing prior surges of “six, seven hundred percent,” followed by another consolidation and a second leg of roughly “five hundred percent.” By contrast, the largest single monthly gain so far this cycle sits near “about 150%,” a magnitude he views as small relative to DOGE’s historical blow-off dynamics. From a momentum perspective, he highlights a looming inflection on high-timeframe oscillators: “The monthly RSI is potentially about to cross bullish also,” adding that DOGE has “either wicked or got close to the oversold area” twice on the monthly. In his read, those conditions have coincided with DOGE’s most explosive phases: “The oversold area is when all the violent price action happens on the monthly or the weekly… for cryptos generally.” Price mapping and targets are explicit. Assuming a repeat of DOGE’s typical impulse size, the analyst sketches a 500% scenario that would “take us up to like $1.40,” with a staged take-profit ladder beginning “at like $1.18.” He stresses this is a path consistent with DOGE’s historical cadence rather than a call on exact timing: the coin tends to grind, then erupt, compressing multiple hundreds of percentage points into one or two monthly candles. The setup he prefers is rooted in range structure and risk-reward. Across majors and large-cap alts, he observes a similar pattern: form a base, run to a range high, retrace to the base, and compress. “At the bottom of the range is where the best risk-reward is,” he notes, emphasizing that asymmetric entries come when price returns to prior support and sentiment is fragile. He applies the same logic to DOGE, arguing the current structure resembles past pre-acceleration phases rather than distribution. Rotation is the second pillar of the call. The analyst expects capital to continue sliding down the risk curve from Bitcoin into large-cap altcoins and then into high-beta names like DOGE. He points out that even a modest replication of recent capital flows into a single top-10 asset can reprice peers dramatically, and he uses market-cap arithmetic to illustrate the point. With Dogecoin around the mid-$30 billion range by his count, a few hundred billion dollars rotating across the complex—as seen elsewhere this cycle—would imply multi-fold upside for laggards. “That’s where market cap has a bit of an issue in crypto,” he cautions, but the example underlines how quickly prices can gap when liquidity chases momentum. The crux of the trade, he argues, is to stay aligned with the prevailing trend and use pullbacks to build long exposure: “Pullbacks are for buying in trending bull markets and that is what we’re in.” In his framework, the invalidation sits below established range lows, while the upside tails are long if DOGE repeats its signature monthly expansions. As for timing, he refrains from precision. Instead, he reiterates the behavioral pattern: DOGE’s cycle gains typically arrive in a short, violent window after prolonged compression. With a potential monthly RSI turn, a still-muted largest monthly candle compared to prior cycles, and a wider backdrop of alt rotation, he concludes that the conditions for Dogecoin’s next act are falling into place. “It’s probably crazy season,” he concluded, adding that investors who wait for unambiguous confirmation often find “when it’s happened, it’s too late.” At press time, DOGE traded at $0.2217.

Bitcoin price is correcting gains and trading below $118,000. BTC is still showing some bearish signs and might decline toward the $112,000 zone. Bitcoin started a downside correction below the $118,000 zone. The price is trading below $116,500 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $118,000 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might start another increase if it clears the $118,000 resistance zone. Bitcoin Price Dips Again Bitcoin price started a fresh decline after a close below the $120,000 level. BTC gained bearish momentum and traded below the $118,500 support zone. There was a move below the $116,500 support zone and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. The pair tested the $114,750 zone. A low was formed at $114,715 and the price is now consolidating below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the recent decline from the $124,420 swing high to the $114,715 low. Bitcoin is now trading below $117,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. Immediate resistance on the upside is near the $117,000 level. The first key resistance is near the $118,000 level. There is also a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $118,000 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair. The next resistance could be $118,500. A close above the $118,500 resistance might send the price further higher. In the stated case, the price could rise and test the $119,500 resistance level. It is close to the 50% Fib retracement level of the recent decline from the $124,420 swing high to the $114,715 low. Any more gains might send the price toward the $120,000 level. The main target could be $121,500. More Losses In BTC? If Bitcoin fails to rise above the $118,000 resistance zone, it could start a fresh decline. Immediate support is near the $115,000 level. The first major support is near the $114,750 level. The next support is now near the $113,500 zone. Any more losses might send the price toward the $112,000 support in the near term. The main support sits at $110,000, below which BTC might continue to move down. 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 – $115,000, followed by $113,500. Major Resistance Levels – $118,000 and $118,500.

Gemini is moving ahead with plans to go public. The Winklevoss-owned crypto exchange just filed for a Nasdaq listing under the ticker GEMI. The filing gives a rare look at Gemini’s finances and strategy as it tries to reestablish itself in a maturing market. Massive Losses Underscore a Tough Year The numbers are rough. Gemini posted a net loss of $282.5 million in the first half of 2025, compared to a $41.4 million loss in the same period last year. Revenue also dropped to $68.6 million, down from $74.3 million. These figures show just how difficult the past year has been, even as markets have begun to rebound. The report points to legal costs, rising headcount, and declining trading activity as the main reasons for the steep losses. Ripple Offers a Lifeline With $75 Million Credit Facility To help shore up liquidity, Gemini secured a $75 million credit agreement from Ripple Labs. It’s a revolving facility that lets Gemini request loans starting at $5 million, with a potential ceiling of $150 million. Once the first $75 million is drawn, Gemini can start borrowing in Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin. This adds a new layer of flexibility and highlights how crypto-native funding deals are starting to resemble traditional credit lines, just with digital assets in the mix. DISCOVER: 20+ Next Crypto to Explode in 2025 Dual-Entity Setup Aims to Bypass Regulatory Friction Gemini is also getting creative with its legal structure. The company plans to operate through two separate entities. Gemini Trust Company, based in New York, will handle custody and regulated activities. Meanwhile, Moonbase, based in Florida, will operate the main platform used by most customers. This lets Gemini sidestep the strict New York BitLicense requirements without giving up regulatory cover altogether. BitcoinPriceMarket CapBTC$2.31T24h7d30d1yAll time IPO Filing Joins a Growing Trend Among Crypto Firms Gemini’s move to go public follows similar filings from other major players like Circle and Bullish. Both of those firms found receptive markets despite the broader regulatory pressure on the industry. Gemini’s IPO is backed by big-name underwriters including Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Citigroup, and Cantor Fitzgerald. If it completes the process, Gemini will become the third major crypto exchange to trade publicly, after Coinbase and Bullish. DISCOVER: Best New Cryptocurrencies to Invest in 2025 What the Filing Tells Us About Gemini’s Plan Despite the sharp losses, Gemini’s IPO shows it’s not backing down. The credit facility from Ripple gives it short-term stability, while the dual-entity structure shows long-term planning. The company is betting that going public now will help it reset, attract capital, and lean into the next wave of institutional crypto growth. Investors will have to decide if that’s a gamble worth taking. DISCOVER: 20+ Next Crypto to Explode in 2025 Join The 99Bitcoins News Discord Here For The Latest Market Updates Key Takeaways Gemini has officially filed for a Nasdaq listing under the ticker GEMI, signaling its intent to go public despite ongoing challenges. The exchange posted a $282.5 million net loss in the first half of 2025, over six times worse than the same period in 2024, as revenue also dropped. To help with cash flow, Gemini secured a $75 million credit facility from Ripple Labs, which could expand up to $150 million and allow borrowing in RLUSD. Gemini plans to operate through two entities—New York-based Gemini Trust for regulated services and Florida-based Moonbase for the main exchange—to work around strict licensing rules. With big-name banks backing the IPO, Gemini aims to rebrand itself as a serious player in the next wave of institutional crypto growth. The post Gemini Prepares for IPO as Filing Reveals Major Losses and Ripple Credit Deal appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

Two of the most aggressive corporate Bitcoin buyers, Strategy and Metaplanet, have ramped up their holdings once again, taking their combined stash to nearly 3.1 percent of the total Bitcoin supply. As public companies continue treating Bitcoin as a strategic asset, the supply picture is quietly shifting in real time. Strategy Adds Another $51M in BTC Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy, announced it bought an additional 430 BTC earlier this week for about $51.4 million. That works out to roughly $119,666 per coin. This purchase brings its total holdings to a staggering 629,376 BTC. That’s nearly 3 percent of all Bitcoin in circulation. The company has spent over $46 billion on its Bitcoin accumulation strategy so far. With Bitcoin trading near recent highs, Strategy is sitting on more than $27 billion in unrealized profits. That kind of performance makes it one of the most influential institutional players in the Bitcoin market today. Metaplanet Ramps Up Buying With 775 More BTC Metaplanet, the Japanese firm that’s quickly becoming Asia’s most visible Bitcoin-heavy public company, isn’t slowing down either. The company just acquired 775 BTC at an average price of about $119,853 each. That’s a bold move, especially considering Metaplanet’s average cost basis across all holdings now sits at roughly $101,726 per coin. With this latest purchase, Metaplanet’s total holdings reach 18,888 BTC, about $1.9 billion in total value. That’s four times higher than its Bitcoin stash back in March, showing just how rapidly it’s scaling its strategy. DISCOVER: 9+ Best High-Risk, High-Reward Crypto to Buy in August2025 Corporate Holdings Are Reshaping Bitcoin’s Market Dynamics Together, Strategy and Metaplanet now hold close to 3.1 percent of all Bitcoin in circulation. That kind of concentration means fewer coins are available on exchanges, which could eventually impact market liquidity. Corporate accumulation is no longer a sideshow; it’s a real force shaping the structure of Bitcoin’s supply and demand. BitcoinPriceMarket CapBTC$2.31T24h7d30d1yAll time By pulling Bitcoin off the market for long-term treasury purposes, these companies are tightening circulating supply, especially during periods of rising institutional demand. Strategy Adjusts Funding Strategy for Future Growth Strategy has also recently updated how it issues stock to finance its Bitcoin buys. Under the new policy, the company will only issue new shares when its stock is trading at least four times its net asset value. Between 2.5 and 4 times, issuance will be more selective. If the ratio drops below 2.5, share sales are limited to servicing debt or paying dividends. If it falls under 1, Strategy may even use credit to buy back stock instead. This approach allows the company to remain aggressive in its Bitcoin strategy while protecting shareholders from unnecessary dilution. DISCOVER: Next 1000X Crypto: 10+ Crypto Tokens That Can Hit 1000x in 2025 What This Signals for the Market Corporate interest in Bitcoin has reached a point where major firms are becoming significant stakeholders in its ecosystem. When companies begin holding single-digit percentages of the total supply, they don’t just participate in the market; they start shaping it. For investors, this is a reminder that Bitcoin’s scarcity narrative is becoming more real, not just through halvings, but through corporate hoarding. At this pace, Bitcoin isn’t just a decentralized asset anymore; it’s a high-stakes battleground for institutional capital. DISCOVER: 20+ Next Crypto to Explode in 2025 Join The 99Bitcoins News Discord Here For The Latest Market Updates Key Takeaways Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) now holds 629,376 BTC after a $51M purchase, controlling nearly 3% of the total Bitcoin supply. Metaplanet added 775 BTC, raising its holdings to 18,888 BTC, four times more than it held in March. Together, Strategy and Metaplanet control about 3.1% of all Bitcoin in circulation, influencing market liquidity and long-term supply. Strategy updated its stock issuance policy to reduce dilution and better align with its Bitcoin buying strategy. Corporate accumulation is tightening supply and turning Bitcoin into a competitive asset for institutional treasuries. The post Strategy and Metaplanet Now Control 3.1 Percent of Bitcoin’s Total Supply appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

The Solana (SOL) ecosystem demonstrated notable growth in the second quarter (Q2) of the year, particularly in terms of Decentralized Finance (DeFi) total value locked (TVL). Solana DeFi TVL Soars 30% According to market analysis firm Messari, the total value locked in DeFi on the Solana ecosystem surged by 30.4% quarter-over-quarter, reaching $8.6 billion. This growth solidified Solana’s position as the second-largest network in DeFi TVL. However, the quarter was not without its challenges. Average daily spot decentralized exchange (DEX) volume experienced a sharp decline of 45.4%, dropping to $2.5 billion, attributed to the waning excitement surrounding memecoins. The stablecoin market on Solana also faced headwinds, with its market cap decreasing by 17.4% to $10.3 billion, positioning it third among networks. A significant portion of this growth earlier in the year was fueled by the launch of the official TRUMP token on January 17, which injected substantial liquidity into the ecosystem and created high-liquidity trading pairs utilizing Circle’s USDC stablecoin. Despite the decline, the stablecoin market’s sustained growth indicates that much of the new capital has remained within the Solana network, according to the firm’s findings. By the end of Q2 2025, USDC’s market cap stood at $7.2 billion, reflecting a 25.2% decline and a 69.5% market share. Meanwhile, Tether’s USDT maintained its position as the second-largest stablecoin on Solana, holding a steady $2.3 billion. Network Activity In terms of staking, Solana’s liquid staking rate rose to 12.2%, an increase of 16.8% from the previous quarter. With 64.8% of SOL’s circulating supply now staked, this growth in liquid staking enhances the DeFi ecosystem, supporting yield-bearing opportunities for SOL holders. Solana’s circulating market cap also grew by 29.8% to $82.8 billion, placing it sixth among all cryptocurrencies, behind Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Tether, XRP, and Binance Coin (BNB). The non-fungible token (NFT) market, however, faced a downturn, with average daily trading volume plummeting by 46.4% to approximately $979,500 in Q2. Despite this decline, Solana’s NFTs continue to lead in creator royalties. Network activity remained relatively stable, with average daily fee payers decreasing slightly by 1.4% to 3.9 million, while non-vote transactions rose by 4% to 99.1 million. The average transaction fee saw a significant drop of 59.6%, settling at just $0.01. On a broader scale, total staked value hit an all-time high of $102 billion on January 18, coinciding with SOL’s peak price of approximately $295. By the end of Q2, the total staked SOL had increased by 25.2% to $60 billion. Messari’s analysis hints that while the Solana ecosystem is navigating through a phase of “adjustment,” its foundational metrics and continued development might signal a promising outlook for the future. As of this writing, SOL’s price stands at $184.50, recording a 4.4% drop in the past 24 hours. When compared to its $293 record reached earlier this year, SOL’s price trades nearly 40% below. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com

Bitcoin’s momentum has slowed after reaching a new all-time high above $124,000 last week. The cryptocurrency has since moved lower, with its price slipping by nearly 10% from that peak. At the time of writing, BTC is trading around $115,424, reflecting a 2.5% decline in the past 24 hours. The retracement has drawn attention to on-chain activity and investor behavior, particularly among long-term holders (LTHs). A CryptoQuant analyst has been monitoring realized profit and loss metrics to gauge whether the current cycle is approaching its peak or if more upside potential remains. Data released by the analyst sheds light on how seasoned holders are reacting to Bitcoin’s latest rally. Long-Term Holder Trends Across Market Cycles CryptoQuant contributor PelinayPA shared an assessment of Bitcoin’s long-term holder realized profit and loss (RPL) metric, which tracks when investors who have held coins for extended periods decide to sell. According to the analyst, this indicator has historically been reliable in signaling both cycle tops and bottoms. The analysis highlights key phases across multiple market cycles. During the 2017 bull market, a surge in LTH realized profits coincided with Bitcoin’s peak. By contrast, in the 2018–2019 bear market, profit realization slowed dramatically, while losses surfaced, reflecting the market bottom. A similar pattern was observed in 2021, though the profit realization was more gradual, suggesting that selling pressure was spread across the market rather than concentrated in short bursts. When Bitcoin entered the 2022–2023 downturn, realized losses increased significantly as the asset fell into the $15,000–$20,000 range. That period was characterized by panic selling among longer-term holders. In the current market, however, PelinayPA notes that while profit-taking is visible, it remains moderate compared with past peaks. This indicates that, although selling is occurring, it has not yet reached the levels typically associated with a cycle top. What the Current Data Suggests for Bitcoin The current phase of moderate profit realization suggests caution but does not confirm that Bitcoin has fully topped out. PelinayPA explained that: Historically, sharp increases in LTH profit realization (large green spikes) align with bull market tops. Current selling (mid-2025) is measured and gradual, which implies BTC may still be in the late stages of a bull cycle. If LTH selling accelerates, it could mark the next peak. This measured approach by long-term holders could mean that the market retains some room for additional upward movement, provided selling pressure does not intensify. At the same time, the data highlights that a shift toward heavier profit-taking would be an important warning signal for traders and institutions watching the market closely. On-chain analytics firms frequently point to these long-term holder behaviors as leading indicators. While Bitcoin’s price action continues to consolidate below its record high, how these investors act in the coming weeks could set the tone for the next stage of the cycle. For now, the data suggests that the rally has not yet reached conditions historically associated with a definitive top, but market participants are advised to watch profit realization closely. Featured image created with DALL-E, Chart from TradingView

As XRP slides down over 5%, an analyst has highlighted the next possible targets for the asset, based on this technical analysis (TA) pattern. XRP May Visit These Levels Of A Parallel Channel Next In an X post on Sunday, analyst Ali Martinez pointed out how XRP was at risk of observing a further drop if it couldn’t reclaim the $3.3 level. Below was the chart shared by the analyst. In the graph, Martinez highlighted a Parallel Channel that XRP has followed since late last year. A Parallel Channel is a TA pattern that forms whenever the price of an asset consolidates between two parallel trendlines. The upper line of the channel is likely to be a point of resistance, while the lower one that of support. A breakout of either of these bounds can trigger a continuation of the trend in that direction. From the chart, it’s visible that the asset slipped below the lower line of the Parallel Channel back in April, but this breakdown lasted only briefly, with the coin swiftly recovering back into the channel. Similarly, the cryptocurrency saw a breakout above the pattern last month, but once again the signal couldn’t sustain as its price returned below the upper line. Since then, XRP has made a couple of retests of this line situated at $3.3, but each attempt has been rejected. On Sunday, the analyst warned that the coin could face a further drawdown if it failed to recover to this level. Today, Martinez quoted the chart, noting that the asset has just lost another support level: $3. This line is located a quarter of the way down the Parallel Channel. Now, what could be next for XRP? According to the analyst, the coin may be heading to $2.6, corresponding to the midway line of the channel, or even $2, which represents its lower bound. These are just the support levels available to the cryptocurrency from a TA perspective. Another major support level could perhaps be hinted at by on-chain data, as Martinez shared in another X post. In the chart, the data for the recent Cost Basis Distribution of XRP is shown. According to this indicator, investors last accumulated around 1.7 million tokens of the cryptocurrency at the $2.81 level. Since the spot price is trading above this mark right now, these holders would be sitting on some gain. Generally, if the market mood is bullish, investors in profit react to retests of their cost basis by buying more. This is because they may look at the drawdown as just a ‘dip.’ Related Reading: Dogecoin Bullish Signal: Whales Buy 2 Billion DOGE The more concentrated a level is with supply, the stronger this reaction is. As such, the $2.81 level with its dense supply could play the role of a major support level for XRP in the event of a retrace to it. XRP Price At the time of writing, XRP is trading around $2.99, down over 6% in the last week.

Metallium Limited (ASX: MTM; OTCQX: MTMCF) reported on Monday that its subsidiary Flash Metals USA has made substantial progress on its Technology Campus in Chambers County, Texas – the site of its first commercial Flash Joule Heating metal recovery plant in the US. The method called ‘flash Joule heating,’ which was originally developed to produce graphene from carbon sources like food waste, was adapted in 2021 by researchers at Rice University to recover rhodium, palladium, gold and silver from electronic waste. The company said it is pursuing commercial opportunities across a range of critical metal feedstocks, including antimony, rare earth element (REE) magnets, heavy REE-enriched e-scrap, and selected mining concentrates. Metallium also released on Monday its proven technology performance from US -sourced e-waste feedstocks: Gold – 100% recovery from e-waste feedstock grading 551 g/t Au, over 100x higher than typical primary ores; silver – 97% recovery at 2,804 g/t Ag and antimony – 98% recovery from feedstock grading 3.13% Sb. Since securing its Texas site, Metallium said it has significantly progressed the redevelopment of the site infrastructure to enable commissioning to commence in December 2025. Alongside equipment procurement and site works, the company said it is advancing air quality, water quality, and waste management permitting; has engaged VaporPoint to implement best-practice monitoring and compliance systems and is finalising balance-of-plant engineering, structural analysis, and integration design. Metallium also said it has engaged engineering firm Hunt, Guillot & Associates for plant integration, implementation engineering, and structural assessments and that it is working with the local power utility Entergy Texas to finalise supply arrangements and capacity for long-term operations. A key commissioning milestone has also been achieved, Metallium said, with the order of 60 tonnes of printed circuit board (PCB) scrap e-waste. “We are progressing on all fronts to deliver our first U.S. facility as planned. With critical equipment ordered, site works advancing, and commissioning feedstock secured, the project is materially de-risked,” Metallium CEO Michael Walshe said in a news release. “Our ambition is to leverage the FJH modular system design so that we can rapidly expand this model across the United States, targeting pre-permitted sites strategically located near major e-waste collection centres,” Walshe said. “Every step we are taking now, from engineering to feedstock readiness, is about building a robust, scalable platform capable of processing a diverse range of critical and precious metals, positioning Metallium as a leader in U.S.-based metals recovery and refining.” The company is targeting a December 2025 commissioning for the facility.

Bitcoin has been moving sideways, and traders are starting to lose patience. The world’s largest cryptocurrency couldn’t hold recent highs, sparking talk about whether the market is bracing for a sharper swing. Some analysts say the pause is normal, others warn it could be the calm before the storm. Traders Watch Price Levels Closely Popular market watcher Daan Crypto Trades pointed out that Bitcoin’s struggle to pick a direction isn’t unusual. He noted the coin has been locked between support and resistance zones, with neither bulls nor bears taking control. It’s the kind of setup that often leads to big moves once one side gives in. Meanwhile, technical evidence sends mixed signals. By September 16, 2025, Bitcoin will reportedly hit at least $130,266, which is a 13.07% increase compared to the previous prediction. The Fear & Greed Index is currently at 60, indicating that greed is on the menu, while sentiment indicators are neutral. In the last 30 days, Bitcoin had 14 green sessions out of 30, and the average performance remained on the positive at 1.63%. That isn’t extreme, but it does indicate that traders are being cautious. Analysts Split On What’s Next There are a few investors who believe the current lull is nothing but a breather before another rally. They say that buying interest remains high, particularly with long-term demand coming from institutions. Skeptics, however, believe the latest rejection at higher levels is a sign of weakness and that another pullback opportunity has opened up. Jitters in the marketplace always invite disorientation, and this moment is no exception. A 13% gain sounds exciting, but sentiment may change in a heartbeat if the Bitcoin price loses the entire support level. Traders are keen to see if momentum will pick up or if the sideways chop will continue. Is It A Good Time To Buy? Based on technical indicators, reports suggest it may still be a decent entry point. But timing is tricky. With price forecasts pointing toward $130K and resistance overhead, the next few weeks could decide the short-term trend. Some see this as a chance to accumulate, while others would rather wait for a clearer breakout. For now, Bitcoin sits in limbo. Traders are scanning the charts, looking for clues on whether the path to $135K is still alive — or if the market is setting up for another surprise. Featured image from Adobe Stock, chart from TradingView

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has once again kicked key crypto ETF applications into the long grass, delaying a slate of high-profile filings until October – in a deja vu moment for SEC crypto timelines. In notices filed August 18, the regulator extended review deadlines for NYSE Arca’s Truth Social Bitcoin-Ethereum ETF to October 8, for 21Shares’ and Bitwise’s Solana funds to October 16, and for the 21Shares Core XRP Trust to October 19. Are Political Fears Holding Back Trump’s Crypto ETF? The Truth Social ETF, submitted in June and backed by Trump Media’s platform, is structured as a commodity-based trust holding BTC and ETH directly. While it mirrors the mechanics of approved spot ETFs, political optics have drawn scrutiny. Watchdogs, including Accountable.US, argue that Trump’s deep ties to crypto ventures could undermine confidence in the SEC if the fund proceeds. Solana’s applications, lodged by 21Shares and Bitwise through Cboe BZX, would mark the first U.S. spot Solana ETFs. The products are designed to provide institutional exposure to SOL without custody risk, a critical step as Solana’s market cap pushes past $80Bn and institutional demand builds. EXPLORE: 20+ Next Crypto to Explode in 2025 XRP Trust Filings Are Also Hitting SEC Crypto Delays The extensions occur against a backdrop of accelerating flows into spot BTC and ETH ETFs, which drew a combined $3.75Bn in net inflows last week. BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust alone controls more than $87Bn in AUM. By contrast, altcoin products remain in limbo, their fate hinged on an SEC still reluctant to extend legitimacy beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum. EXPLORE: 9+ Best High-Risk, High-Reward Crypto to Buy in August 2025 The post Deja Vu? SEC Kicks Solana, XRP, Truth Social Crypto ETFs Into Long Grass appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

China’s exports of rare earth products surged in July to levels not seen since January, underscoring Beijing’s easing of export restrictions and tensions with the US. Volumes rose 69% to 6,422 tonnes, according to customs data compiled by Bloomberg. The rebound comes after China introduced sweeping export controls during April-May in response to US tariff measures, prompting concerns of a global supply squeeze on rare earth products, particularly permanent magnets, which are crucial for advanced technologies such as electric vehicles, wind turbines and defense systems. Industries that rely heavily on these magnets, from automakers in Europe and India to electronics manufacturers, were severely impacted by the supply disruptions, as China controls about 90% of the global production. However, shipments have begun to recover following a recent trade truce between Washington and Beijing. US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said earlier this month that China was “about halfway there” in restoring magnet supply to pre‑control levels. According to Bloomberg, detailed data on specific product categories and export destinations are expected later this week. For years, the US has relied on China for its supply of rare earths — which the Asian country used to its advantage in the trade war. Since the supply disruptions earlier this year, the US government has unveiled plans to boost domestic output of rare earths and magnets, including a sizeable investment in MP Materials, the nation’s only rare earth miner.

Bitcoin (BTC) slipped below $116,000 in Monday’s trading, marking a sharp reversal from last week’s record high above $124,000. The decline follows renewed inflation concerns in the U.S. and uncertainty around Federal Reserve policy, which has dampened risk appetite across global markets. At the time of writing, BTC hovers near $115,300, maintaining a fragile grip on support around $115,000. Analysts warn that a breakdown could push prices toward $112,500, but holding this level may pave the way for a recovery toward $120,000 and beyond. Short-term holder data suggests that selling pressure remains limited. The Net Unrealized Profit/Loss ratio sits at just 0.07, well below the 0.25 saturation threshold that historically signals profit-taking and potential corrections. Metaplanet Expands Bitcoin Treasury While markets remain cautious, Tokyo-based Metaplanet Inc. has doubled down on its Bitcoin strategy. The firm announced the purchase of 775 BTC at an average price of ¥17,720,023 per coin (about $122,000), bringing its total holdings to 18,888 BTC. Metaplanet’s aggressive accumulation shows growing institutional conviction in Bitcoin as a treasury asset. Despite short-term volatility, the company has posted impressive Bitcoin yield metrics, including a 129.4% gain from April to June 2025 and 29.3% gains from July through mid-August. Such moves reflect how corporate players continue to use dips as entry points, reinforcing the narrative of Bitcoin as a long-term hedge against inflation and currency depreciation. Buying Opportunity or Warning Sign? Market watchers remain split on whether this correction is a setup for the next leg higher or a warning of deeper downside. If Bitcoin can reclaim $117,261 as support, momentum could accelerate toward $127,000, the first major resistance flagged by on-chain cost basis models. Beyond that, the +2σ band around $144,000 represents the zone where euphoria typically peaks before corrections emerge. For now, Bitcoin’s fate rests on holding $115,000 support. With institutional buying, ETF inflows, and corporate treasury adoption showing resilience, many see the current pullback less as a peak and more as an opportunity for strategic accumulation. Cover image from ChatGPT, BTCUSD chart from Tradingview

Avino Silver & Gold Mines (TSX, NYSE-A: ASM) reported exceptionally rich-grade twin-hole assays from the La Gloria and Abundancia veins at its La Preciosa project in Durango, Mexico. The best intercept was from hole PMLP-25-03, beginning at 106.4 metres downhole, Avino said Monday. It cut 7.9 metres true width, grading 1,638 grams silver per tonne and 1.92 grams gold. This included 0.37 metre at 15,352 grams silver. A second hole, PMLP-25-04, returned 6.42 metres true width grading 544 grams silver and 0.46 gram gold from 183.83 metres, including 0.66 metre at 1,739 grams silver. “The intercept grades are significantly higher than the average grades outlined in our current resource,” President and CEO David Wolfin said in a news release. The results boost company plans to source near-term underground feed as it advances the 360‑metre San Fernando decline ramp towards the Gloria and Abundancia structures. The four-hole program for 1,100 metres twinned historical drilling to validate vein geometry and grades, Avino said. The company’s balance sheet has strengthened this year on higher throughput and lower unit costs, giving it room to advance the project while drilling. More drilling The team plans drilling more step-out holes on the La Gloria vein and will fold the results into the mine model as ramp development continues. Despite the strong exploration results and 12-month growth of 278%, Avino’s Toronto-traded shares were at C$5.29, down C$0.11 or 2% apiece on Monday afternoon. It has a market capitalization of C$755.3 million. Avino finalized the acquisition of the property from Coeur Mining (NYSE: CDE) in March 2022 and has since been working on bringing La Preciosa into production to feed into the Avino mill19 km away. The project offers a potential low‑capital path to add silver‑rich feed. Coeur completed a feasibility study on La Preciosa in 2014, but that open-pit plan doesn’t represent Avino’s current development concept. The company has a plan to grow from one to three producing assets by the end of the decade. As part of the most recent drill program, four HQ (about 63.5 mm- or 2.5 inch-diameter) core holes intersected La Gloria (all four holes), Abundancia (three holes) and several unnamed veins, the company reported. Resource base La Preciosa hosts a 2023 indicated resource of 17.4 million tonnes grading 176 grams silver per tonne and 0.34 gram gold per tonne for a silver-equivalent grade of 202 grams per tonne. The deposit holds 99 million oz. silver and 189,000 oz. gold, or 24 million silver-equivalent ounces. It holds another 4.4 million tonnes inferred at 151 grams silver and 0.25 gram gold for 170 grams per tonne silver-equivalent, for 21 million oz. silver and 35,000 oz. gold, or 24 million oz. silver-equivalent. Including the Avino mine and its planned oxide leach expansion, the company has global measured and indicated resources of 53.1 million tonnes grading 100 grams silver per tonne and 0.47 gram gold per tonne (162 grams per tonne silver-equivalent) for 171 million oz. silver and 799 million oz. gold, or 277 million oz. silver-equivalent.

Ethereum is navigating a crucial battleground between $3,900 support and $4,800 resistance, testing the market’s resolve. With recent pullbacks and strong support in place, speculations are whether ETH can sustain momentum and target the next milestone at $5,000. ETH Hits $4,793 Local Top: Bullish Continuation Confirmed The Crypto Professor, in a recent analysis posted on X, highlighted Ethereum’s impressive rally to a local top of $4,793. This surge came after ETH successfully broke the critical $4,100 resistance level, confirming a bullish continuation structure and signaling strong momentum from buyers despite the volatile market environment. Following this breakout, Ethereum entered what the analyst described as a healthy retracement phase, as traders took profits near resistance. Such pullbacks, while often unsettling to less experienced traders, are considered a natural part of sustaining an uptrend. The analyst stressed that as long as ETH maintains its position above the $4,100 support zone, the broader bullish structure remains intact. Consolidation between $4,100 and $4,700 would be especially constructive, creating a strong base of support before any attempt at a fresh breakout. Looking ahead, the key level to watch is the recent $4,793 high. A clean break above this point could act as a catalyst for momentum, propelling Ethereum toward the $5,000 psychological barrier, with $5,200 also within reach. Ethereum Faces Key Resistance At $4,800 Previous ATH GrayWolf6, in a post on X, shared his thoughts on Ethereum’s weekly chart, noting that it is currently facing resistance at its previous all-time high of $4,800. He highlighted $3,900 as another critical level, explaining that ETH had failed to break this zone three times before dropping as low as $1,400. On the fourth attempt, however, ETH finally managed to break through, confirming the importance of this level in the broader market structure. Currently, ETH is holding above $3,900, which now serves as a key support level. GrayWolf6 pointed out that after Ethereum’s rejection at $4,800, a pullback occurred, and a possible retracement back toward $3,900 remains a possibility. Despite the rejection, GrayWolf6 maintained that his expectation for a new all-time high is unchanged. He stressed that fluctuations of this nature are a normal part of price action, especially when an asset is testing major resistance levels. For now, the range between $3,900 and $4,800 remains the critical area to watch. A breakout above $4,800, according to GrayWolf6, would open the door for ETH to move beyond its previous highs and potentially enter a new phase of price discovery.

Log in to today's North American session Market wrap for August 18 The Trump-Zelenskyy meeting just concluded at around 15:00 ET, leaving place to the ongoing meeting between Trump and a flurry of EU leaders. There has been some doubts relating to some of the demands made by Putin on the meeting that happened past Friday in Anchorage, including a retract of Ukraine from a NATO membership and an official concession of Crimea – Thing deemed "impossible by the Ukrainian President when appearing on Fox. Sentiment degraded a bit to start the day, but the ongoing talks are leaving the market undecided as participants await more news. For that aspect, equities finish the day close to unchanged, forex movement is fairly thin and Cryptos, which were selling off in the morning, mean-reverted back a little (although still finish the session down.) Energy commodities like oil on the other hand, have broken out as a potential end to the ongoing war would imply a much thinner supply. The rest is for Markets to see if the war really comes to an end or not. A ceasefire in the Middle East is also potentially in the building, but will need Israeli confirmation – The Qatari-Egypt proposal has been accepted by Hamas. In the waiting of further headlines, it seems the Market is on edge – expect volatility this week with many different scenarios possible. Read More: US Oil breaks out as bearish catalysts fade Cross-Asset Daily Performance Cross-Asset Daily Performance, August 18, 2025 – Source: TradingView Oil is the one outstanding performer of today's session, starting down about 1.5% before finishing up 1%. Cryptos are also mean-reverting higher with sentiment not degrading further. Movement has beenm relatively muted all around asset classes however. A picture of today's performance for major currencies Currency Performance, August 18 – Source: OANDA Labs The US Dollar started the day on a high note, with the DXY still consolidating around the 98.00 handle. The relative strength for the USD also dragged the Loonie higher, particularly with the support of decent performance from Oil. The Euro, Pound and JPY are the biggest laggers of the session in some mean-reversion flows. Forex movement has still been relatively subdued today. A look at Economic data releasing in tonight and tomorrow's sessions For all market-moving economic releases and events, see the MarketPulse Economic Calendar. The overnight session has a few data points for APAC currency traders, including the New Zealand PPI (18:45 ET) and the Australian Consumer Confidence. Tomorrow's session is expected to be a bit more movemented – The NA session begins with Canadian Inflation at 8:30 A.M. with a consensus at 0.4% m/m for both the headline and core. The US data will be a tid bit lighter with Housing numbers also at 8:30, still, expect headlines from the Trump-EU meeting. Also, tomorrow night will see the release of the RBNZ Rate Decision, where a 25 bps cut is 97% priced in. The decision will be taken at 22:00 in tomorrow's evening session. 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.

Despite flashing a bullish golden cross, where the 50-day moving average crosses above the 200-day, Dogecoin failed to sustain upward momentum. Instead, heavy selling pressure drove DOGE from $0.24 down to $0.22, marking a 6% drop within 24 hours. Intraday volatility spiked at 7%, as a midday rally was quickly crushed by late-session selloffs. Volume analysis points to stronger conviction from sellers, with spikes during breakdowns rather than recovery moves. Losing the $0.23 support zone has left DOGE vulnerable to further downside, with traders now eyeing $0.2165 and $0.2150 as the next key levels. Dogecoin Whales Keep Buying, But Confidence Wavers Interestingly, whale wallets continue to show aggressive accumulation. In August alone, 680 million DOGE were added, pushing total whale holdings to nearly 100 billion tokens, the highest level in months. While this suggests long-term confidence, the accumulation has yet to translate into upward price momentum, as technical damage from repeated rejections at $0.24 resistance weighs on short-term sentiment. Market analysts warn that if whales pause accumulation amid network risks, the lack of strong buyer support could trigger a deeper freefall below the current $0.22.ç Qubic Vote Sparks Security Concerns The latest blow came when Qubic, an AI-driven blockchain project, announced that its community had voted Dogecoin as its next proof-of-work target. The move follows Qubic’s controversial 51% attack on Monero, which allowed it to reorganize blocks and manipulate transactions, forcing Kraken to suspend Monero deposits. With Dogecoin’s market cap above $35 billion, the stakes are considerably higher. A successful attack could disrupt transactions, enable double-spending, and dent investor confidence. While some experts argue DOGE’s larger network makes it harder to compromise, others caution that the intent alone has raised red flags across the crypto industry. DOGE Outlook: Make-or-Break at $0.23 Dogecoin’s immediate future hinges on whether bulls can reclaim the $0.23 level. Failure to do so could open the door to deeper losses, especially if Qubic escalates its campaign against the network. For now, traders are closely monitoring derivatives positioning, whale behavior, and global trade tensions that continue to pressure risk assets. Dogecoin may have survived many market downturns, but this time, both technical fragility and network security are in question, making the coming weeks critical for the memecoin’s stability. Cover image from ChatGPT, DOGEUSD chart from Tradingview

A new prediction from crypto commentator BarriC has drawn attention to the long-term future of XRP. According to him, the token’s price has so far only been shaped by altcoin seasons and the four-year cycle, leaving an entirely different scenario still unexplored. He believes that when XRP eventually enters a utility run, its value could rise far beyond the levels seen today, moving to $100 first and finally settling at $1,000. XRP Has Never Experienced A True Utility Run Like many other cryptocurrencies, XRP has been subject to cycles of hype, corrections, and quick inflows of capital. Its rallies in previous bull markets, particularly in 2018, were based largely on investor sentiment rather than on widespread real-world use. However, many crypto analysts have argued that the dynamics of XRP are changing, especially now that the SEC-Ripple lawsuit, which has dragged the natural growth of its price down, has ended. According to BarriC, no cryptocurrency, including XRP, has gone through what he calls a utility run. A “utility run,” as he describes it, would be based on adoption across banking networks, remittance companies, and global payment systems. In such a scenario, XRP would move away from being valued purely as a speculative asset and instead gain a price level backed by constant, large-scale demand for transactions. Furthermore, no data exists to describe what happens when trillions of dollars start flowing directly through XRP. The absence of precedent leaves room for dramatic upside that cannot be measured by prior cycles alone, and the idea is that there’s no way that the XRP price stays between $3 and $4 if millions, billions, and trillions of dollars start flowing through the XRP Ledger. Why $1,000 Is Not Out Of The Question The possibility of XRP reaching well above double digits at $10, triple digits at $100, and four digits at $1,000 has been a well-discussed topic among XRP supporters and critics this cycle. Proponents like BarriC argue that XRP is well on track to reach $1,000 and stabilize above this level. However, critics say this isn’t possible, considering the market cap it would need to achieve this price. Addressing those who argue that XRP can never reach $1,000, BarriC countered by pointing out that such claims are not based on evidence. Since no cryptocurrency has yet experienced a true utility-driven cycle, dismissing four-digit targets for XRP is premature. Once XRP starts to see millions in inflows and becomes the backbone of global financial transactions, then it is entirely possible to reach such levels. “That’s when we see prices for $XRP exceed $100 and settle comfortably at $1,000,” he said. At the time of writing, XRP is trading at $2.97, down by 4.8% in the past 24 hours. Right now, the first thing would be to maintain a position above $3.

Ethereum’s evolution has followed a trajectory many analysts predicted, from a high-growth utility asset powering decentralized applications, to a maturing store of value that institutions and long-term holders are beginning to recognize. How Ethereum Enters Traditional Finance Ethereum’s journey as a store of value has followed a predictable but powerful curve, and ETH’s rise has been less of a surprise than a confirmation of history. Analyst Cas_Abbe has highlighted on X that since the ETH launch in 2015, what began as an experiment among cypherpunks and developers slowly found its footing in ICOs, DAOs, and retail adoption. By 2020, ETH had taken on a far more serious role, serving as the core collateral layer of Defi, drawing in funds, family offices, and crypto-native VCs. Then in 2022 was the year the conversation changed and ETH reached its milestone, of Macro funds, corporates, and eventually ETF issuers. The financial advisors also started to pay attention to ETH, recognizing that its role is extended far beyond utility. Presently, ETFs are live, and large institutions are building positions, pension funds, and global allocators are beginning to engage. According to Cas Abbe, this is the real inflection point, where finance runs on cycles, and history has shown a clear pattern that once pensions and institutions normalize an asset class, central banks are never too far behind. ETH is no longer a niche tech bet; it is evolving into a recognized monetary asset. The curve is slow at first, followed by early adopters, speculative capital, and then institutional adoption. However, the history shows that ETH is now firmly on that trajectory, and the final stages have accelerated rapidly. ETH Becoming The Era Of Tokenized Assets Crypto investor known as Ted on X has mentioned that Ethereum would power the next era of finance, and currently, trillions are flowing through its ecosystem. Institutions are building on it, and ETH has transformed into a yield-bearing reserve asset. The Ethereans have always known that ETH would scale, while rollups have turned congestion into capital, and reliability will matter as nearly a decade online without interruption has proven critical. Transactions are now cheap, measured in mere cents, not dollars, which is allowing value to move globally with efficiency. Everything is becoming tokenized: stablecoins, real-world assets, NFTs, corporate treasuries, it’s all on-chain. ETH is the foundation upon which companies from nimble startups to Fortune 500 giants are building as the default. Decentralization will be valued as a global neutral settlement layer for the world. ETH is no longer just a technological experiment, with companies buying and staking it. Institutions now recognize it as productive collateral. Ethereum is powering the future of finance, and what was once considered a bold prediction has become an inevitability.

The ongoing war in Russia has counterintuitively been one of the most significant bearish catalysts in the black gold– Russia floods the market of Oil to countries like India to sponsor its war, prompting threats from Trump.

 The war may continue despite the Trump-Putin meeting, with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy announcing that it would be "impossible" to concede land, mentioning Crimea. As a matter of fact, Ukraine landed hits on one of the key pipelines taking Russian Oil to Hungary, leaving the Hungarian PM Orbán in fury (He is one of the only pro-Russian leaders in Europe). In the Middle East, on the other hand, Hamas is getting cornered into a ceasefire deal as it fears pressure from Israel to retake complete control of Gaza. 

 We are expecting more headlines on these developments.

 If Iran, which is also selling lots of Oil to sponsor its proxies like Hamas and the Houthis in Yemen, were to reduce supply.

 Let’s have a look at US Oil to spot why these factors coincide with a potential short or long-term bottom in the energy commodity. Read More: Nasdaq and tech sector open the week on cautious footingUS Oil technical analysisUS Oil 8H Chart US Oil 8H Chart, August 18, 2025 – Source: TradingView Looking out to the 8H chart looks at the most recent move down that is finding support at the $62.20 level after forming a double bottom. The 8H RSI is also forming a bullish divergence as prices are now rallying. Let's have a closer look. US Oil 4H Chart US Oil 4H Chart, August 18, 2025 – Source: TradingView Looking closer shows more detail of the ongoing breakout in WTI. The most recent up-move is finding some form of resistance at the 50-period MA but bulls have pushed outside of the downwards hourly channel. You can also look at the 4H RSI confirming the bullish divergence. Bulls are looking to break $64.70 to re-enter the prior month range, point after which the bearish momentum will be absent. Levels to place on your charts for US Oil trading: Resistance Levels 63.84 imminent resistance/pivot (break above = more bullish) at the 4H 50 MA.$66 to $67 Mid-range levelhigh range resistance $67.30 to $68 – Confluence with 50 and 200 Day MAsSupport Levels $62.00 to $63 May Range highs supportWednesday lows $62.19 (current double bottom)$60.5 Low of May Range$55 to $57 2025 lows Main supportUS Oil 1H Chart US Oil 1H Chart, August 18, 2025 – Source: TradingView Since the beginning of the morning session, bears have given up the short-term momentum. Prices are trying to push within the $64 resistance zone, acting as immediate pivot. It will be essential to see how markets react around that zone as it also was a point of breakout during the Israel-Iran tensions. Furthermore, the 200-Hour MA is acting as resistance there, if broken, there won't be much acting as resistance before the middle of the prior month range. ($66 to $67). 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.