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Mexico’s state-owned oil company, Petróleos Mexicanos (PEMEX), is exploring lithium extraction from oilfield brines in a bid to diversify its portfolio and advance the country’s energy transition. Chief executive officer Victor Rodríguez said in the unveiling of the company’s 2025–2030 Strategic Plan last week that high concentrations of lithium, comparable to Bolivia’s, have been detected in drilling operations across five states. The company is assessing direct lithium extraction (DLE) technologies to isolate and process the metal into carbonate or hydroxide, essential materials for batteries and clean energy technologies. As part of the plan, PEMEX may launch a new subsidiary, PEMEX Lithium, to produce so-called “petrolithium,” lithium sourced from petroleum brine. The move aligns with President Claudia Sheinbaum’s push for energy diversification and resource sovereignty. Sheinbaum has framed the company’s expansion into lithium as a deliberate shift away from dependence on oil production, refining, and fuel sales, opening new revenue streams in the process. The initiative could pave the way for collaboration with the national lithium company, LitioMx, mirroring global trends in which oil majors invest in lithium to future-proof their operations. Mexico holds an estimated 1.7 million tonnes of lithium reserves. While smaller than other Latin American producers, the country has 82 known deposits across 18 states, with the largest concentrations in Sonora, Puebla, and Oaxaca. Experts say that with targeted investment and development, Mexico could emerge as a significant player in the global lithium market. Analysts warn that PEMEX faces steep challenges in the sector, including its lack of experience in non-energy mining, the technical hurdles of clay-based lithium extraction, and the need to meet sustainability standards. The government is positive and views PEMEX’s participation as a natural extension of its role in the shifting global energy landscape, with potential partnerships on the horizon with universities, innovation centres, and public enterprises abroad.

Solana remains bullish on the daily chart, cruising within a strong ascending channel and pushing toward the mid-range with fresh upside momentum. However, short-term weakness on the hourly chart shows price slipping below key moving averages, signaling potential pressure. Daily Chart Holds Bullish Structure GodstarPL, in a detailed update posted on X, emphasized that Solana is currently cruising inside a strong ascending channel on the daily chart. This steady bullish structure reflects consistent buying interest and price strength over time. At present, SOL is pushing toward the mid-range of this channel, indicating fresh upside momentum and a possible continuation of its upward trajectory. If the bulls manage to maintain this pressure, the next logical target would be the upper boundary of the channel, which lies near the $220 mark. Reaching this level, which is serving as a crucial resistance zone, would signify a significant milestone, reinforcing the resilience of the current bullish trend and potentially attracting more buying activity. On the other hand, a slip below the channel’s mid-line could trigger a pullback toward the $160 demand zone, a key level that has historically provided strong support. This area is critical for buyers to defend in order to prevent a deeper decline and maintain the overall bullish structure. Monitoring this level will be essential for gauging whether the upward momentum can sustain or if a more significant correction is underway. Solana Short-Term Trend Shows Signs Of Bearish Behavior Despite the bullish structure reflected on the daily chart, Gemxbt, in a separate update, pointed out that Solana exhibited a bearish setup on the 1-hour timeframe at the time of the post. Short-term market sentiment has shifted, with price action trading below the 5, 10, and 20-period moving averages — a clear indication of near-term selling pressure. Adding to this bearish tone, the MACD indicator has crossed below its signal line, indicating the potential for renewed downside momentum. This technical signal often reflects an acceleration of selling interest, particularly when it aligns with other bearish patterns on lower timeframes. Meanwhile, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) is trending toward oversold territory, which suggests that buying pressure is weakening and sellers remain firmly in control. However, an oversold reading can also hint at a potential short-term bounce if buyers step in to defend key price levels. In terms of critical levels to watch, support is currently situated around $175, where buyers may attempt to halt a decline. On the upside, immediate resistance is seen near $180. A break above this level is likely to trigger continued upside pressure.

In the latest Ethereum news, authorities have detained a developer in the Turkish city of Izmir on charges of “Ethereum misuse.” The developer, pseudonymously known as “Fede’s Intern,” shared a series of posts on X on 10 August 2025, stating that local authorities notified his lawyer about possible charges he could face. However, Fede’s intern categorically denied any charges against him, stating, “It’s obviously wrong, we are just infra builders.” He elaborated that his lawyer has advised him to limit his online comments and shares. In the meantime, he encouraged his followers to reach out to trusted contacts who could defend his position. The developer has identified himself as a seasonal entrepreneur, leading companies across over a dozen sectors. According to Fede’s Intern post on X, he works from Europe and actively collaborates on projects with government entities. “If we’re the villains here, I genuinely don’t know what to say. Everything we do is transparent,” he wrote. EXPLORE: 20+ Next Crypto to Explode in 2025 Fede’s Intern Delayed Announcing His Detention, Fearing Online Scepticism While Fede’s Intern plans to exit Turkey and seek legal recourse before taking up this matter again, in his posts, he discussed a series of unexpected moments during his time in custody, and that he had initially held off on the plan of going public. Fede’s Intern explained that he didn’t go public sooner because he anticipated online scepticism, and partly because he was waiting for clearance from his lawyer to speak online. “I don’t know what the heck I win by inventing that this happened to me,” he wrote. The developer’s detention has sparked comparisons to the arrest of Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan, who was taken into custody in Nigeria alongside Nadeem Anjarwalla. Both cases have intensified scrutiny over whether governments are overstepping in treating blockchain infrastructure professionals. EXPLORE: The 12+ Hottest Crypto Presales to Buy Right Now Key Takeaways Turkish authorities have levied charges of “Ethereum Misuses” on a European developer, leading to his detention in Izmir, a city in Turkey Authorities have not shared any data regarding what constitutes an “Ethereum Misuse” Debates on this matter on X suggest a translation error or a case of heightened regulatory aggression in the region The post “Ethereum Misuse” Spells Trouble For Developer, Detained In Turkey appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

Swiss bank Sygnum has expanded regulated support for the Sui blockchain’s native token SUI, adding institutional-grade custody and trading. The bank also broadened access for professional and institutional clients to the Sui ecosystem. Furthermore, the global digital asset banking group’s SUI support rollout also includes plans for staking and collateralized lending. “We’re pleased to be a banking partner for the Sui Foundation and expand access to professional and institutional investors via Sygnum, a regulated bank,” said Mathias Imbach, Sygnum Co-Founder and Group CEO on 8 August 2025. “Sygnum’s unique understanding of digital assets sits at the intersection of the rapidly converging digital asset and regulated financial ecosystems. We are excited to support the Sui Foundation in developing the future-proof, opportunity-ready treasury it needs to continue its growth trajectory.” Explore: 20+ Next Crypto to Explode in 2025 SUI’s Price Rose 4% Following Sygnum Announcement SUI’s price rose about 4% following the announcement. Sui is a Layer-1 blockchain developed by Mysten Labs, using a parallel transaction execution model to boost throughout the latency performance, targeting use cases across DeFi, payments, RWA tokenization and gaming. “SUI staking to be launched in the coming weeks,” the bank said. Meanwhile, Sygnum’s bank-grade custody and bankruptcy-remote arrangements can reduce counterparty and operational risks for institutions. Read more: Swiss Zuger Kantonalbank Adds Cardano And Avalanche To Crypto Offering, Partners With Sygnum Bank Swiss Adds Cardano And Avalanche To Crypto Offering, Partners With Sygnum Bank Switzerland’s Zuger Kantonalbank, a leading Swiss cantonal bank, has expanded its cryptocurrency offerings to include Cardano (ADA) and Avalanche (AVAX). “The addition of Cardano and Avalanche to our growing cryptocurrency offering enables our clients to further develop their crypto portfolios conveniently with their principal bank – at a time when digital assets are approaching a global inflection point in terms of adoption,” said Jan Damrau, Member of the Zuger Kantonalbank Executive Board. Importantly, to expand its crypto offering, Zuger Kantonalbank partnered with Sygnum, the popular global digital asset banking group. In a 17 March 2025 press release the banks said, “in addition to Cardano (ADA) and Avalanche (AVAX), Zuger Kantonalbank’s crypto offering includes Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), XRP (XRP), Polygon (POL), Litecoin (LTC) and Uniswap (UNI).” Explore: Best Meme Coin ICOs to Invest in August 2025 Key Takeaways Sygnum will now offer regulated custody and trading for SUI, enabling professional and institutional clients to hold and transact the asset within a Swiss banking framework. The bank’s roadmap includes adding staking in the coming weeks and SUI-backed Lombard loans later in the year, expanding beyond spot access into yield and credit services. The post Swiss Bank Sygnum Expands Regulated Support For Sui Blockchain’s SUI appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

The world’s largest asset manager, BlackRock, has broken its silence on whether it intends to file for an XRP ETF. This follows months of speculation that the firm could soon file to offer this fund. BlackRock Has No Plans For An XRP ETF For Now A BlackRock spokesperson told The Block that they have no plans to file for an XRP ETF at this time. This ends speculations that it will join eight other asset managers who have already filed to offer this fund. The world’s largest asset manager already offers Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, and based on the statement, the firm plans to stick with only the two largest crypto assets. NovaDius Wealth President Nate Geraci was one of those who had speculated that BlackRock was going to file for an XRP ETF soon. Prior to the asset manager’s statement, Geraci opined that the firm was waiting for the Ripple SEC lawsuit to end before filing for an iShares XRP ETF. He made this prediction following Ripple and the SEC’s filing of a joint dismissal to end the XRP lawsuit. Geraci further remarked that it makes “zero” sense for BlackRock to ignore crypto assets beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum. He added that if they do that, they are basically saying that BTC and ETH are the only crypto assets that will ever have value. Following BlackRock’s statement, the NovaDius Wealth president said that the firm’s decision not to file for an XRP ETF will be looked on as a mistake. Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas also weighed in on BlackRock’s decision not to file for an XRP ETF. He asked Geraci if an XRP filing is enough or if he feels the world’s largest asset manager should also file for SOL, Tron ETFs. He further questioned where exactly the line should be drawn on how many crypto ETFs asset managers should offer. Potential Demand For These Funds Nate Geraci believes that there will be significant demand for the XRP ETFs, which is one reason why he thinks BlackRock is making a mistake by not filing for one. He noted that futures-based XRP funds have taken in over $1 billion since their launch this year. He opined that this proves that there will be “real” demand for the spot funds. Pro-XRP lawyer John Deaton is confident that BlackRock will still file for an XRP ETF. He said that he is willing to bet that this happens within a year. BlackRock’s failure to file for this ETF now and opt to do so later could prove costly since the pending applications could have the first-mover advantage. According to Bloomberg analysts James Seyffart and Eric Balchunas, there is a 95% chance that the SEC approves these funds this year. At the time of writing, the XRP price is trading at around $3.26, down in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap.

Emeralds and rubies miner Gemfields (LON: GEM) (JSE: GML) is selling its iconic jewellery brand Fabergé for $50 million, in a fresh attempt to shore up its finances. The buyer is SMG Capital, a US investment company controlled by the technology investor Sergei Mosunov. The deal closes a chapter that began in 2013, when Gemfields bought Fabergé from private equity group Pallinghurst for $142 million. The miner put the brand on the market in December after unrest in Mozambique forced a temporary halt at its Montepuez ruby mine. Founded in 1842 and transformed under Peter Carl Fabergé, who became goldsmith to the Russian Imperial Court in 1882, the brand has faced headwinds from a slump in the luxury goods market, a downturn that has hit diamond miners hardest. Fabergé posted revenues of $13.4 million in 2024, down from $15.7 million in 2023. Fabergé, which was founded in 1842 and taken over and transformed by Peter Carl Fabergé in 1882, when he became official goldsmith to the Russian Imperial Court. The brand has come under pressure amid a downturn in the luxury goods market, which has hit diamond miners the hardest. It made revenues of $13.4 million in 2024, down from $15.7 million the previous year. “The sale marks the end of an era,” Gemfields chief executive Sean Gilbertson said in a statement. “Fabergé has played a key role in raising the profile of the coloured gemstones we mine, and we will miss its marketing leverage and star power.” The company will use the proceeds to support operations in Mozambique and Zambia. Timeless treasures Fabergé most iconic jewels and objects include the legendary series of ornate Easter eggs, first commissioned by Tsar Alexander III in 1885 for his wife, Tsarina Maria Feodorovna. Before the 1917 revolution, the company produced 50 of these creations for the Russian royal family. The Bolsheviks later seized Fabergé’s workshops, forcing the family into exile across Europe. A Fabergé Easter Egg. (Image courtesy of Gemfields.) The brand passed through multiple owners over the 20th century, fetching $180 million in 1984 and acquiring the Elizabeth Arden brand three years later. It was sold to Unilever in 1989 for $1.55 billion and relaunched by the Fabergé family in 2009. Gemfields shares have fallen about 70% since peaking at 19.4p in April 2022, dragged down by oversupply in the emerald market. The company recently delayed commissioning a second processing plant at Montepuez, citing illegal mining, permit issues, and logistical setbacks. By late morning Monday, Gemfields’ stock was up 4% at 5.95p in London and 0.74% higher in Johannesburg, valuing the company at 2.35 billion rand ($132 million).

With US inflation center stage and oil-market supply guidance due, this is a data-heavy week where macro can decide whether Bitcoin’s tight consolidation resolves into fresh highs and the broader crypto market continues to explode further. Crypto Market Braces For Major Week The July Consumer Price Index arrives Tuesday, August 12, at 14:30 CEST (08:30 ET). The median economist call leans toward a firmer core and a still-contained headline: Bloomberg’s survey points to a 0.3% month-over-month increase in core CPI, while several desks expect headline CPI at 0.2% m/m and 2.8% y/y after 2.7% in June. The Cleveland Fed’s real-time nowcast is in the same ballpark on the year-over-year prints, showing ~2.7% for headline and ~3.0% for core going into the release. The schedule is official; the nuance is that a 0.3% core m/m is consistent with core holding near 3% y/y, which markets would read as sticky but not re-accelerating—until tariffs or energy change the calculus. Producer prices follow Thursday, August 14, also at 14:30 CEST (08:30 ET). Consensus pegs PPI final demand near +0.2% m/m after a flat June; the Bureau of Labor Statistics has confirmed the timing and flagged methodology changes that take effect with this release. Taken with CPI, a 0.2% PPI would imply only modest pipeline pressure—unless services margins surprise. Retail’s read-through for demand lands Friday, August 15, at 14:30 CEST (08:30 ET). The street is looking for +0.5% m/m on headline retail sales, with many desks also watching the control group for a steady goods-spending pulse after June’s 0.5%. One hour later, at 16:00 CEST (10:00 ET), the University of Michigan prints its preliminary August sentiment; July’s improvement into the low-60s set the base. None of these are binary for crypto, but a hot sales beat against a 0.3% core CPI would harden “higher-for-longer” rate chatter; a cooler mix would do the opposite. Energy is the wild card. OPEC’s Monthly Oil Market Report publishes Tuesday, August 12, with July’s edition having kept 2025 demand growth steady at ~1.3 mb/d; the cadence of OPEC+ supply guidance and the IEA’s Oil Market Report on Wednesday, August 13, will feed directly into headline-inflation expectations via the gasoline channel. The exact release dates are fixed on OPEC’s calendar and the IEA data portal. On crypto-native flows, FTX’s estate has set Friday, August 15 as the record date for its next cash distribution cycle, with disbursements expected to begin on or about September 30, 2025. The step is funded by a court-authorized $1.9 billion reduction of the disputed claims reserve (to $4.3B), and payments will route via BitGo, Kraken and Payoneer for eligible, fully onboarded claimants. Practically, that means Aug. 15 determines who’s in line; the actual liquidity arrives at quarter-end. Ethereum’s specific catalyst is corporate-treasury optics. SharpLink Gaming (Nasdaq: SBET)—which has been publishing weekly accumulation tallies—will hold its Q2 2025 call on Friday, August 15, at 14:30 CEST (08:30 ET). The company disclosed 521,939 ETH on the balance sheet as of August 3, alongside ongoing capital raises to expand that treasury. Any change in pace, staking strategy or financing mix could move the “ETH as a balance-sheet asset” narrative. Technically, Bitcoin sits a stone’s throw from July’s record at $123,153. Aksel Kibar, CMT, characterized the past week’s pause as “a text-book pullback to the neckline,” adding that “monitoring the chart for acceleration this week. Breach of 123.2K (minor high) can resume uptrend.” At press time, BTC traded at $121,699.

The price actions of the Germany 30 CFD Index (a proxy of the DAX futures) have staged a corrective decline of 5% from its current all-time high of 24,655 on 10 July 2025 to 1 August 2025 intraday low of 23,385. Several key technical elements are now advocating for a potential recovery to kickstart a new impulsive up move sequence within its major uptrend phase. Let’s now examine the Germany 30 CFD Index from a technical analysis perspective and construct a short-term (multi-day) trading set-up. Fig.1: Germany 30 CFD Index short-term trend as of 11 Aug 2025 (Source: TradingView) Fig. 2: Percentage of STOXX 600 component stocks above 200-day MA as of 8 Aug 2025 (Source: MacroMicro) Preferred trend bias (1-3 days) Bullish bias with 23,990 as key short-term bullish bias with next resistances at 23,140 (minor swing highs of 24/28 July 2025), 24,730 (Fibonacci extension), and 24,890 (Fibonacci extension and upper boundary of minor ascending channel from 19 June 2025 low). Key elements The price actions of the Germany 30 CFD Index have reintegrated back above the 20-day and 50-day moving averages, which suggests the potential end of the recent minor corrective decline from the 10 July 2025 high to the 1 August 2025 low.The hourly Stochastic oscillator has dipped back into its oversold region (below 20).Market breadth condition in the broader European benchmark STOXX 600 has improved as the percentage of STOXX 600 component stocks trading above their respective 50-day moving averages has jumped to 57.4% as of last Friday, 8 August, from 46% on 1 August (see Fig. 2).Alternative Trend Bias (1 to 3 days) On the other hand, failure to hold at the 23,990 key support negates the bullish tone for another round of slide to retest the next intermediate supports at 23,790 and 23,600. 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.

The British pound is showing limited movement on Monday. In the European session, GBP/USD is trading at 1.3455, up 0.05% on the day. The Bank of England is keeping a close eye on two key fronts as it charts a rate path - inflation and employment. The BoE lowered rates last week in a decision that raised a lot of eyebrows since it took an unprecedented two rounds of voting to reach the decision. The close 5-4 vote points to dissension among MPC members as how best to proceed. Four members voted to hold rates and they can defend their case by pointing to rising inflation. The five members who voted in favor of cutting rates were more focused on the weakening labor market, especially slowing pay growth. UK wage growth expected to ease Wage growth will again be in focus on Tuesday, with the release of the employment report. Wages including bonuses is expected to drop to 4.7% in the three months to June, down from 5.0% in the previous release. The unemployment rate is expected to remain steady at 4.7%, the highest level in almost four years. The BoE meets next on September 18 but the three-way split in the August decision will make it difficult to predict what will happen at the September meeting. Inflation has been moving higher but most members still voted in favor of a rate cut, focusing more on the weakening labor market than on rising inflation. In the US, it's a very light calendar with no tier-1 events. On Tuesday, the US releases CPI for July, which is expected to tick up to 2.8% from 2.7% in June. GBP/USD Technical GBP/USD has pushed above resistance at 1.3434 and is testing 1.3450. Next, there is resistance at 1.34631.3421 is providing resistance GBPUSD 4-Hour Chart, Aug. 11, 2025 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.

Overview: With Japanese markets closed for Mountain Day and a quiet summer Monday in Europe, activity in the foreign exchange market is subdued. It may continue in North America today, ahead of tomorrow’s CPI. Most of the G10 currencies are in narrow ranges and +/- 0.2% against the US dollar. Emerging market currencies are mostly in narrow, consolidative ranges. Equity markets are mixed. The large bourses in the Asia Pacific region were mostly higher. Notable exceptions included the index of mainland companies that trade in Hong Kong, South Korea's Kospi and Singapore's Strait Times. Europe's Stoxx 600 is straddling unchanged levels in late European morning turnover, while US index futures are slightly firmer. Benchmark 10-year yields are a little softer, but the 10-year yield is off four basis points after the rising five basis points before the weekend to cap a four-day, 10 bp advance. The 10-year US Treasury yield is off around 2.5 bp to slightly below 4.26%. It also rose in the last four sessions. The White House is clarifying the confusion at the end of last week, and gold bars from Switzerland will not be subject to the tariff and classified as financial assets rather than goods. In the spot market, gold is off a little more than 1%. It has gained in six of the past seven sessions (~$122) and flirted with $3400 in the second half of last week. It is now a little below $3360. September WTI has steadied after falling to nearly $62.75 at the end of last week, its lowest level since the first part of June. Still, it has not traded above last week's settlement (~$63.90). USD: Broadly said, the US dollar is trading heavier this month after the July rally and US interest rates are at the lower end of a three-month range. The Dollar Index's downside momentum stalled at the end of last week, slightly below 98.00, but above the (61.8%) retracement of last month's rally (~97.85). The economic diary is light today but tomorrow sees the July CPI. The median forecast in Bloomberg's survey expects the third consecutive monthly increases in the headline and core rates. The pendulum has swung hard, and now the Fed funds futures are discounting two cuts and about a 40% chance of a third in the last three FOMC meetings of the year. While following the intrigue and recognizing that Powell is entitled to complete his term as governor even after his chair role expires, it may not be impactful on central bank actions yet (though it could). Meanwhile, the investors are digesting the implications of a reports that Nvidia and AMD will pay 15% of their chip revenue earned in China to the federal government. It looks like an export tax, which the constitution explicitly forbids. Meanwhile, the three-day bench trial begins today in which California is suing the president over the federalization of the National Guard earlier this year. The use of military forces to enforce domestic laws is very conditional and Governor Newsom is challenging whether those conditions were met. EURO: The euro rose by about three cents in five sessions through last Thursday when it reached nearly $1.17, surpassing the (61.8%) retracement objective of the July decline, found near $1.1660. Now, only a convincing loss of $1.1610 jeopardizes the constructive technical outlook. It is trading in last Thursday's range (~$1.1610-$1.1700) as it did before the weekend. The poor German industrial production figures at the end of the last week and a small trade surplus did not impact expectations for the ECB. While the pendulum of sentiment has swung toward more US rate cuts, it leans in favor of another ECB rate cut this year. The swaps market has a little more than a 50% chance discounted, down from around 67% that prevailed at the conclusion of the ECB meeting on July 24. CNY: The dollar consolidated in a CNH7.1665-CNH7.1960 trading range last week. It is trading quietly today, roughly between CNH7.1825-CNH7.1910. The PBOC set the dollar's reference rate at CNY7.1405 (CNY7.1382 last Friday. China reported July CPI and over the weekend. The CPI slipped back into deflationary territory at -0.1% year-over-year from 0.1% in June. Over the past five months it has been mostly stuck at -0.1% in four months. Producer prices fell 3.3% year-over-year. The last time they rose was in September 2022. There are still murmurings of the need of a new broad foreign exchange accord, and there is bound to be more as we remember the end of Bretton Woods on August 15. The Plaza Agreement, that Americans are so proud of, is seen quite differently in Beijing. The US forced its major allies and trading partners to accept a dramatic appreciation of their currencies backed by massive (at the time), coordinated, and repeated intervention. The yuan shadows the dollar, which ensures the US will not gain competitive advantage through the devaluation that some in the Trump administration have advocated. JPY: The dollar trended in a clearly defined range last week. A shelf was carved around JPY146.60-70. The cap was JPY147.90-JPY148.10. The dollar approached the upper end of the range ahead of the weekend, arguably helped by the rise in the US 10-year yield to almost 4.29%, a new high for the week. Japan's markets were closed for a national holiday today, and the greenback is in a narrow range: ~JPY147.35-JPY147.80. With prospects of a further backing up of US rates, overcoming resistance around JPY148.25 could signal gains toward JPY149.00-30. GBP: Sterling reached nearly $1.3455 at the end of last week. That area holds the downtrend line drawn off last month's high and the (50%) retracement of last month's leg down (~$1.3465). The dollar made a marginal new high today, slightly above $1.3475. After last week's hawkish cut by the Bank of England, the swaps market year-end rate rose to almost 3.80%, about a 10 bp increase on the week. It is the highest in two months but is slightly softer today (~3.78%). This is a big week for UK data but given that the bar is very high for a cut at the next BOE meeting on September 18, the data, including tomorrow employment report and Thursday's Q2 GDP and June details may have more foreign exchange impact than on interest rates. Recall that the British economy contracted in April (-0.3%) and May (-0.1%). CAD: The US dollar found support in the last couple of sessions near CAD1.3725. That is where the 20-day moving average and (50%) retracement of the rally from the July 23 low near CAD1.3575. The greenback is trading with a slightly firmer tone to CAD1.3775 today. Near-term risk may extend back to the CAD1.3800-20 area. Although the Canadian dollar finished little changed ahead of the weekend, seemingly unperturbed by the loss of 55k full-time jobs last month, the swaps market boosted the chances of a rate cut next month to almost 40% from 30%. The market has nearly 26 bp of cuts this year discounted compared with slightly more than 20 bp a week ago. AUD: The Aussie comes into today with a four-day advance tow. It stalled last Thursday slightly ahead of the (61.8%) retracement of the decline from the July 24 high for the year (~$0.6625) that is found near $0.6545. As it did before the weekend, the Aussie is trading in a narrow range in the upper end of last Thursday's range. It is in an exceptionally narrow range today of roughly $0.6515-$0.6530. The Reserve Bank of Australia meets tomorrow. Undaunted by getting caught leaning the wrong way last month with the stand-pat decision, the futures market has a quarter-point cut fully discounted. It has another cut this year priced in and a little more than 50% chance of an additional move. MXN: The greenback recorded the low for the year in late July against the peso near MXN18.51. It poked above MXN18.98 on August 1, and at the end of last week it was back near MXN18.5250. This comes after the latest rate cut was delivered (quarter point to 7.75%). It is consolidating around MXN18.60 in Europe. A convincing break of MXN18.50 targets MXN18.40 next. The outlook for the central bank does not rest on the June industrial production to be reported today. In the first five months of the year, Mexico's industrial output rose by an average of 0.35% a month. In the first five months of 2024, it fell by an average of almost 0.1%. Lower headline inflation and rate cuts by the Federal Reserve will give Banxico more room to maneuver. Disclaimer

Why have South Korea’s retail investors shifted their overseas portfolios from US big tech to virtual asset-related stocks? Especially those tied to stablecoins? According to a recent report by the Korean Center for International Finance (KCIF), brought to light by the Korea Times on 11 August 2025, the shift in investor emotions is largely based on the US GENIUS Act. Interestingly, the share of crypto related names among the top 50 net-bought overseas stocks by Koreans jumped from 8.5% in January to 36.5% in June, before easing to 31.4% in July this year. Furthermore, net purchases of the top seven US big tech stocks fell from a monthly average of $1.68 billion (January- April) to $440 million in May, $670 million in June, and $260 million in July. Explore: The 12+ Hottest Crypto Presales to Buy Right Now KCIF Attributes Rotation To Growing Interest In Stablecoin-Linked Equities “Investments in virtual assets, particularly in shares related to stablecoins, have expanded following the passage of the US GENIUS Act,” the report said. The report attributes the rotation to growing interest in stablecoin-lined equities after the US GENIUS Act established a regulatory framework enabling private-sector issuance of stablecoins, singed into law last month by US President Donald Trump. Notably, South Korean investors have been interested in US equities as the domestic stock market has been languishing. However, the KCIF said, “Since June, the domestic stock market has outperformed overseas markets, while the local currency has strengthened, prompting individual investors to withdraw their investments from foreign markets.” Read more: South Korea’s Political Heavyweights Square Off Over Stablecoin Bills South Korea’s Political Heavyweights Square Off Over Stablecoin Bills South Korea’s two largest political parties have taken center stage, unveiling rival stablecoin bills in the country. The prohibition of interest payments on stablecoins has become the most contentious issue in the stablecoin bills. Lawmakers from both the ruling Democratic Party (DP) and the opposition People Power Party (PPP) introduced legislation in late July 2025 that could pave the way for won-backed stablecoins. According to local news report published on 28 July 2025, “the ruling party believes that interest payments should be banned to prevent market disruption, while the opposition party believes that it is necessary to increase the competitiveness of won stablecoins.” Each proposal reflects diverging philosophies on innovation, protection and monetary sovereignty. Newly elected South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has openly advocated for stablecoins, and his administration has signalled that stablecoins will fill major gaps in the country’s financial landscape. In his advocacy for stablecoins, Jae-myung has proposed the eligibility of companies with reserves as low as 500M won ($370,000) to be able to issue stablecoins. Explore: Top 20 Crypto to Buy in August 2025 Key Takeaways KCIF flagged lingering concerns around the US tariff scheme’s impact on the real economy, suggesting Korean retail investors are likely to remain cautious on overseas stocks near term. Korean retail investors are rotating from US big tech to stablecoin-related stocks abroad after the US GENIUS Act became law, according to KCIF. The post South Korean Investors Choose Crypto-Linked Stocks Over US Big Tech: KCIF Report appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

According to various media reports, World Liberty Financial, a cryptocurrency venture backed by President Trump and his family, is allegedly seeking investors for a $1.5 billion fundraising round to establish a public company that will hold its WLFI tokens. While the deal’s details have not yet been made public, sources have indicated that major investors across the crypto and tech sectors have already been approached regarding this venture. Following a governance vote by World Liberty Financial token investors, in which 99% of votes were cast in favor of enabling trading for the WLFI token, the team announced that it would take 6-8 weeks for ‘the full awakening’. In an X post on July 18, the WLFI team said, “Community triumph! $WLFI tradability is approved. We’re targeting 6–8 weeks for the full awakening — strategic alignments (alliances, grand stages, smart unlocks) take time to realize full potential. Something for everyone is brewing…” World Liberty Financial raised $590 million from its public token sale last year, with a further $52 million in reported private sales to unnamed institutions. It has been one of the most anticipated token launches in recent history due to its close attachment to President Trump and his family. One X user by the name of kunkun believes that the bull market won’t truly start until WLFI is live. They said, “Many traders are of the belief that alt season won’t truly begin until WLFI has launched. This season’s surge is closely tied to @realDonaldTrump’s push for crypto market compliance. Meanwhile, the project backed by his family, @worldlibertyfi, hasn’t even been listed on exchanges yet. The entire altcoin season is waiting for WLFI.” As for price predictions regarding WLFI, they vary massively right now, but one thing of note is that the official TRUMP meme coin is currently valued at $1.8 billion, per CoinGecko. It seems safe to assume that the President’s DeFi platform will have a higher market cap than a meme coin in his name. Therefore, early valuations of over $1.8 to $2 billion seem a safe bet. EXPLORE: Best Meme Coin ICOs to Invest in 2025 Join The 99Bitcoins News Discord Here For The Latest Market Updates The post Everything to Know About World Liberty Financial Going Public appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

The Australian dollar is coming off a strong week, gaining almost 1% against the US dollar. In Monday's European session, AUD/USD is almost unchanged at 0.6521. RBA widely expected to cut ratesThe Reserve Bank of Australia is virtually certain to lower rates at Tuesday's meeting. This would be the third cut of 2025 and would lower the cash rate to 3.60%, its lowest level since April 2023. This indicates a gradual, cautious approach to lowering rates. The RBA had a trick up its sleeve in July, when it opted to hold rates. The markets had widely expected a rate cut but the RBA said that it wanted to see additional inflation data before delivering a rate cut. Inflation has been cooling, as CPI for the second quarter nudged down to 2.1% y/y, down from 2.4% in Q1. This strongly supports the case for a rate cut as CPI has fallen close to the lower band of the RBA's 2%-3% target. Core inflation has also been easing lower. As well, the labor market is showing signs of cooling and the central bank wants to avoid a sharp deterioration in employment data. With today's move practically a given, investors will be looking for hints about further cuts. Governor Bullock has sounded cautious, noting that inflation remains sticky and there is continuing uncertainty over US tariffs. Australian goods face a low 10% US tariff, which is not expected to have a significant impact on the economy. However, US tariffs on China, which is Australia's largest trading partner, could weigh on economic growth. In the US, it's a very light calendar with no tier-1 events. On Tuesday, the US releases CPI for July, which is expected to tick up to 2.8% from 2.7% in June. AUD/USD Technical AUD/USD is testing support at 0.6414. Below, there is support at 0.6506There is resistance at 0.6529 and 0.6536 AUD/USD 4-Hour Chart, Aug. 11, 2025 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.

After Australia’s central bank (RBA) shocked market participants with its prior monetary policy decision in July to stand pat on its short-term cash interest rate at 3.85% in defiance of overwhelming expectations of a rate cut, the consensus forecast now is a 25 basis points cut to lower the cash interest rate to 3.6% on Tuesday meeting, 12 August as inflation pressures subsided. Q2’s trimmed mean gauge of inflation in Australia cooled to 2.7% from 2.9% in Q1, inching down closer to the midpoint of RBA’s 2%-3% inflation target. Even the monthly CPI rose by 1.9% y/y in June, easing from May’s print of 2.1%. Hence, RBA’s third interest rate this year, which is set for Tuesday’s monetary policy meeting, is likely to have been fully priced in. Let’s decipher the short-term movements of the AUD/USD from a technical analysis perspective. Fig. 1: AUD/USD minor trend as of 11 Aug 2025 (Source: TradingView) Preferred trend bias (1-3 days) The recent 205-pip minor corrective decline seen in the AUD/USD from the 24 July 2025 high to the 1 August 2025 low stalled right above its key 200-day moving average, and the lower boundary of a medium-term “Expanding Wedge” range configuration in place since the 23 April 2025 low. Bullish bias with 0.6480 as key short-term pivotal support for the next intermediate resistances to come in at 0.6540/6550 and 0.6580 (also the upper boundary of the minor ascending channel). Key elements The AUD/USD has been evolving within a minor ascending channel in place since the 1 August 2025 low of 0.6420, which suggests an ongoing minor uptrend phase. Also, price actions have managed to hold above the 20-day moving average since last Friday, 8 August 2025.The hourly RSI momentum indicator has managed to stage a bounce at a parallel ascending support at the 43 level.The discount yield spread between the 2-year Australian sovereign bond and US Treasury note has continued to narrow since 1 August 2025, from -0.55% to -0.44% which may in turn support further potential upside in AUD/USD as the 2-year Treasury note is getting less attractive to own in terms of yield differential.Alternative trend bias (1 to 3 days) A break below 0.6480 invalidates the bullish tone to open up scope for another round of choppy corrective decline to expose the next intermediate supports at 0.6450, and 0.6420. 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.

Asia Market Wrap - Markets Upbeat as China Tariff Deadline Looms Most Read: Markets Weekly Outlook - US Inflation, EU/UK GDP and RBA Meeting to Shape Market Moves Major stock indexes in Asia edged up on Monday, supported by strong company earnings that kept tech sector valuations high. Japan's stock market was closed for a holiday, but futures rose to 42,380, hinting the index could hit its record high of 42,426 this week. Meanwhile, Asia's semiconductor stocks dropped after Nvidia and AMD agreed to pay the US 15% of their chip sales to China under a new export deal. Asian currencies stayed mostly stable on Monday as investors avoided big moves. The Philippine peso, Taiwan dollar, and South Korean won fell slightly by 0.1% to 0.3%, while other currencies saw little change. A global emerging market currency index stayed flat, and the dollar index dropped 0.2% after a 0.4% fall last week. European Open - European Shares Mixed as US-China Talks in Focus European stocks rose on Monday, continuing last week's gains, driven by optimism over a possible Ukraine peace deal. Investors are now focusing on U.S. inflation data and tariff talks later this week. The STOXX 600 index climbed 0.3%, nearing its highest level since July 31. However, hopes for peace hurt German defense stocks, with Rheinmetall falling 3.7%, Renk down 3%, and Hensoldt dropping 2.1%. Danish wind farm developer Orsted plunged 22% after announcing a $9.4 billion rights issue due to challenges in the US offshore wind market. Northern Data fell nearly 3% after US company Rumble revealed plans for a $1.17 billion offer for the German AI cloud firm. However, the mood for European shares has since soured slightly as market participants are preparing for trade and geopolitical risks as the China-US trade truce ends tomorrow, with uncertainty about whether it will be extended or tensions will rise again. On the FX front, The dollar index dropped 0.2% to 98.073 after falling 0.4% last week. It weakened 0.2% against the yen, trading at 147.46, with Japanese markets closed for a holiday. The offshore yuan traded at 7.184 to the dollar, swinging between gains and losses after data showed China's producer prices fell more than expected in July, while consumer prices stayed flat. The Australian dollar held steady at 0.6526 ahead of a central bank meeting on Tuesday, where a 0.25% rate cut to 3.60% is expected due to weak inflation and rising unemployment. The New Zealand dollar stayed near 0.59545, while the British pound rose 0.1% to 1.3465. Currency Power Balance Source: OANDA Labs Gold prices fell in Asian trade and this trend has continued into the European open. The failure by Gold to gain acceptance above the $3400/oz handle could have prompted some profit taking, while a stronger US Dollar and lack of haven demand also contributed. Oil prices held steady on Friday but were set for their biggest weekly drop since late June due to concerns over the economic impact of tariffs and a possible meeting between U.S. President Trump and Russian President Putin. Oil prices dropped on Monday, adding to last week's 4% decline, as investors awaited U.S.-Russia talks on the Ukraine war. Brent crude fell 45 cents (0.68%) to $66.14 per barrel, while WTI crude dropped 49 cents (0.77%) to $63.39. For a breakdown on Oil, read WTI Crude Forecast: Risk premium fades, supply pressures mount, bearish trend ahead Economic Data Releases and Final Thoughts Looking at the economic calendar, it is a quiet start to the week on the data front. Tomorrow markets will get fresh inflation data from the US. Market participants are waiting for U.S. consumer price data on Tuesday to see if it gives hints about the Federal Reserve's plans for rate cuts. A higher-than-expected report could shake markets by lowering hopes for quick easing. Market participants are also keeping a keen eye on US-China trade talks. President Trump's August 12 deadline for a US-China deal approaches, chip policy remains a key focus. To avoid massive tariffs, Nvidia and AMD have reportedly agreed to give 15% of their China sales revenue to the U.S. government in exchange for export licenses for semiconductors. This comes after a warning from a state-linked Chinese social media account claiming Nvidia's H20 chips could pose security risks for China. For all market-moving economic releases and events, see the MarketPulse Economic Calendar. (click to enlarge) Chart of the Day - FTSE Index From a technical standpoint, the FTSE 100 has rallied into the 100-day MA on the two-hour timeframe below. A huge wick to the upside does not instill confidence in bulls as markets remain on edge given the US-China trade talks. However, as long as support provided by the 200-day MA holds at 9092, a bullish move remains in play. A two hour candle close above the 9130 (100-day MA) could lead to further gains for the FTSE while a break below the 200-day MA at 9092 could lead to a retest of the previous resistance turned support at 9048. FTSE Daily Chart, August 11. 2025 Source: TradingView.com (click to enlarge) Follow Zain on Twitter/X for Additional Market News and Insights @zvawda Opinions are the authors'; not necessarily that of OANDA Business Information & Services, Inc. or any of its affiliates, subsidiaries, officers or directors. The provided publication is for informational and educational purposes only. If you would like to reproduce or redistribute any of the content found on MarketPulse, an award winning forex, commodities and global indices analysis and news site service produced by OANDA Business Information & Services, Inc., please refer to the MarketPulse Terms of Use. 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Samson Mow, a well-known Bitcoin entrepreneur and founder/CEO of JAN3, warned that recent gains in Ether could be short lived as some investors move profits back into Bitcoin. According to his post, many ETH buyers already hold Bitcoin — often from ICOs or insider positions — and are rotating that BTC into ETH to drive prices up. He argued that once Ether reaches a high enough level, those same holders may sell, leaving a fresh set of buyers holding the bag. “No one wants ETH in the long run,” he wrote, and he called the selling pressure near big price marks a “Bagholder’s Dilemma.” ETH/BTC Moves Raise Questions Based on reports, the ETH/BTC ratio has jumped to about 0.036 on TradingView, up from a five-and-a-half-year low of 0.018 in April. That rise has come while Ether surged in price; the token topped $4,310 in late trading on Sunday and posted a weekly gain of 21%. Those numbers put Ether roughly 10% from its 2021 all-time high of $4,880. For proponents of Bitcoin, those shifts look like a rotation back to altcoins that could reverse once sellers take profits. Some market watchers read the same facts differently. They see the recent ETH surge as a bullish sign and expect a more complex cycle: Ether could hit a fresh peak and spark a mini altseason. After that, capital may flow back into Bitcoin until BTC reaches about $140,000, before rotating again into Ether and other altcoins — a back-and-forth that has played out in past bull runs and makes a neat, one-way trade unlikely. Flows, Use Cases And On-Chain Signals Reports have disclosed that institutional interest and new strategies are also part of the story. Nick Ruck, director at LVRG Research, pointed to institutional demand and “strategy reserve plays” as drivers behind Ether’s climb to $4,300. According to Ruk, higher interest has helped DeFi platforms lift total value locked. Staking, yield tactics and burning of fees change supply dynamics compared with earlier cycles, and those factors make today’s rally different from the ICO-era rotations Mow described. Technical signals add another layer. Ether’s weekly candle closed at levels not seen since November 2021, which gives momentum traders something to watch. At the same time, Bitcoin dominance has slid by about 10% since late June, showing capital has already shifted into altcoins in recent weeks. Those two trends can coexist — strong ETH momentum plus a still-present risk that profit-taking will trigger a reversal. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView

This Monday, crypto markets are pushing higher, with total market value rising 2.43% to more than $4.05 trillion. Bitcoin climbed 3.3% to break $122,000, leaving it just 1% shy of its record peak after a strong weekend run. Ethereum also moved higher for the second day in a row, reaching above $4,300, marking its highest price since late 2021. Could this be the sign of an upcoming altcoin season? What are the best crypto to buy right now? EXPLORE: 9+ Best High-Risk, High-Reward Crypto to Buy in 2025 The rally spread across several sectors. NFTs led the charge, gaining 4.28% as Zora jumped 45.82% and Pudgy Penguins added 4.13%. DeFi advanced 1.79%, powered by double-digit gains in Lido DAO (+11.30%) and Ethena (+10.79%). (ZORAUSDT) ZORA has been in a strong uptrend, breaking above $0.13. The move represents a gain of nearly 45% in the last 24 hours, with momentum accelerating over the past two days. Immediate resistance is near $0.14, while short-term support is around $0.11–$0.12. Sustaining above $0.13 could open the door for a push toward $0.15, but overextended conditions may trigger a possible pullback. DISCOVER: What Palantir and Private Crypto Companies Don’t Want You to Know Adding to the bullish sentiment, Arkham data revealed that Arthur Hayes increased his holdings over the past 24 hours, acquiring 1,500 ETH (about $6.35 million) along with several DeFi blue-chip assets: 425,000 LDO (around $557,000), 420,000 ETHFI (about $517,000), and 185,000 PENDLE (approximately $1.02 million). Stay tuned for live updates on the latest developments about the crypto market. 10 minutes ago Bitcoin Again above $122K, Overtakes Amazon as Ethereum ETF Inflows Hit $2B By Fatima From August 4 to August 8, spot Bitcoin ETFs brought in $247 million, with BlackRock’s IBIT leading at $189 million. Spot Ethereum ETFs attracted $327 million in the same period, extending their streak to 13 consecutive weeks of net inflows. Ethereum ETFs gained a massive $2.03 billion. Despite Bitcoin’s market cap being nearly five times larger than Ethereum’s, ETH’s recent ETF performance is drawing attention. Bitcoin has just broken $122,000, overtaking Amazon to rank as the sixth-largest asset globally, holding a 59.8% market share. Ethereum holders who entered at $1,300–$1,400 earlier this year are also enjoying strong gains. The post [LIVE] Latest Crypto News, August 11 – Bitcoin Crosses $122K, Ethereum Marks 3-Year High: Best Crypto To Buy? appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

From ballistic missile development in North Korea to weapons pipelines in Russia, Palantir and BTC ▲2.22% have become the modern tools for modern warfare. Once promoted as a path to financial freedom, it has become a funding channel for sanctioned states and armed groups operating outside global oversight. “Around 40% of the stolen crypto funds are used for the development of ballistic missiles,” – Source close to the matter on North Korea’s Lazarus Group The same decentralized rails that move donations to dissidents also move money for nuclear development, drone procurement, and other military technology. And that’s not even getting into Palantir yet; here’s what you should know: North Korea, Ukraine, Russia, and Hamas in the Crypto Theater Recent years have seen North Korea’s Lazarus Group steal billions from exchanges, including a $1.5 billion heist from ByBit. Intelligence agencies say a notable share of illicit crypto funding ends up in North Korea’s nuclear weapons program. In Ukraine, we see a similar story. The government embraced digital assets in 2022, collecting tens of millions for battlefield gear, helmets, armor vests, and rifle scopes. Today, Arkham Intelligence tracks just 0.133 BTC in Ukraine’s public wallets, sparking questions over the rest of the funds. (X) Russia has also tapped crypto as a workaround for sanctions, using it to sustain parts of its military campaign. Chainalysis data links dozens of sanctioned entities to direct crypto fundraising for drones, weapons, and armor. Hamas has also solicited crypto, with U.S. authorities actively seizing these funds under anti-terror financing laws. Palantir and the Defense-Tech-Crypto Nexus Now onto the really scary one. Palantir is the tech company that took control of the Patriot Act, the program that spied on Americans post-9/11. The project is so Orwellian that their co-founder, Peter Thiel, has literally had to defend himself as not being the antichrist in interviews. Palantir Technologies has spent more than a decade in global security work, from counterterrorism operations in the Middle East to intelligence support in Ukraine. The company started accepting Bitcoin as payment in 2021, but has yet to hold any on its books. Thiel has fueled speculation that the company could take a deeper position in digital assets, especially as battlefield financing shifts further into decentralized networks. With its $10 billion U.S. Army contract and growing role in defense strategy, Palantir sits at the intersection of military intelligence and emerging financial infrastructure. As it stands, warfare will get increasingly technological and less personal. We’re not sure if that’s a good thing or if it’s terrifying. 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 ETF appetite is reaching record levels. U.S.-listed spot Ethereum ETFs saw a single-day net inflow of $727 million. The big new play leading the pack is TOKEN6900, which has just crossed $900,000 in presale funding, drawing heat as traders chase the next 100X. The post What Palantir and Private Crypto Companies Don’t Want You to Know appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

AERO, the native token powering Aerodrome, the DEX on Base, is trading at a six-month high. At press time, AERO crypto is changing hands at $1.12 as its market cap inches closer to the coveted $1 billion market cap, looking at Coingecko data. With AERO2 (No data) flying, the DEX is among the top 20 most valuable crypto projects, and could inch higher, flipping the Lido DAO and Pump.fun should the momentum of the past week remain. AERO Crypto Flying High With 60% Price Spike This explosive rally, seen by the 60% price spike in less than a week, has effectively positioned Aerodrome as the next crypto project to explode in DeFi and across the crypto ecosystem. From the daily chart, AERO crypto easily broke above the double top of June and July, where resistance stood at $1, a psychological level. AERO2PriceAERO224h7d30d1yAll time The uptrend will likely continue this week since buyers are in the driving seat and bears stand no chance of reversing the sharp expansion. As long as buyers defend $1, there could be opportunities to load the dips, targeting $2 and December 2024 highs of around $2.4 in the coming sessions. This projection is not far-fetched. Presently, Aerodrome is a top DEX on Base, an Ethereum layer-2, and the uptick in AERO crypto prices is fueled by a confluence of multiple factors. Coupled with favorable crypto and DeFi laws in the United States, the path of least resistance for AERO crypto is northwards. DISCOVER: Best New Cryptocurrencies to Invest in 2025 Coinbase To Incorporate Aerodrome and Base DEXes Over the weekend, Coinbase, one of the world’s largest centralized exchanges with over 100 million users worldwide, rolled out the red carpet for DEXes running on Base. In a statement, Coinbase said it was weaving DEXes on Base into its app. This announcement means that millions of Coinbase users can now trade AERO and other Base tokens directly on the centralized exchanges without sweating. The deal means no clunky wallets for users keen on swapping on Aerodrome, provided they are Coinbase clients. What’s cool about this integration is that there is no need for separate apps. Being the largest DEX on Base, the Coinbase announcement effectively gave the DEX a front-row seat in DeFi, explaining what AERO is powering higher, effortlessly clearing resistance levels. What’s more? Coinbase One subscribers get to trade on Aerodrome without paying a fee. Additionally, those who lock 2,500 AERO score another 30% boost in staking rewards and trading perks, an incentive that makes holding AERO a yield-generating token, fueling the recent buying frenzy. DISCOVER: 20+ Next Crypto to Explode in 2025 Flashblocks Rollout Through BASE Behind AERO Price Pump? However, Aerodrome isn’t just riding and coasting on Coinbase’s coattails. Last month, Aerodrome integrated Flashblocks, a feature in Base that seeks to further crank up transaction speeds by up to 10X. Base, being an Ethereum layer-2, is designed to keep fees low and process transactions faster. The integration of Flashblocks means Base now delivers near-instant transactions without sacrificing accuracy. This integration translates to a more enhanced user experience for traders. Specifically, liquidity providers now rake in bigger profits because the slippage is way lower. Because of Flashblocks, Aerodrome is now processing more volume and growing its total value locked (TVL). According to DefiLlama, Aerodrome posted over $20 billion in DEX volume in the past 30 days, generating over $17 million in revenue from trading fees in the process. (Source) The number will likely grow as DeFi finds adoption, boosted by the Coinbase integration. DISCOVER: 9+ Best High-Risk, High-Reward Crypto to Buy in 2025 Coinbase Integrates Base DEXes, Aerodrome AERO At 6-Month High AERO price surges to a six-month high Coinbase to integrate Aerodrome and Base DEXes Aerodrome announces more incentives to attract users to the DEX Aerodrome integrated Flashblocks in July 2025 The post Aerodrome AERO Surges To a 6-Month High: What’s Driving Growth? appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

BNB crypto is inching closer to $1,000, rising steadily alongside Ethereum, which is trading above $4,300. Currently, BNB USD is a top performer, securing its position in the top 10 most valuable cryptos. According to Coingecko, BNB ranks fifth, trailing XRP and USDT. BNB has surged nearly 10% in the past week and is likely to extend gains if Ethereum continues rallying. Will BNB Crypto Rally to $1,000? From the daily chart, BNB ▲0.82% is trading near all-time highs of $861. After a dip in early August, the coin rebounded strongly, mirroring Ethereum’s gains. Binance CoinPriceMarket CapBNB$119.43B24h7d30d1yAll time If bulls maintain momentum from last week, BNB could surge past $870 and reach $1,000 in a buy trend continuation, confirming the breakout above December 2024 highs printed in late July 2025. DISCOVER: The 12+ Hottest Crypto Presales to Buy Right Now According to Coinglass data, traders are preparing for this possibility. Binance has seen over $43 million in net inflows over the past week alone. There has been a steady inflow in the spot BNB market since August 6, suggesting traders are keen on HODLing. During this time, prices rose from $755 to current levels, emerging as one of the best cryptos to buy. (Source) Beyond trader accumulation, institutions are gaining exposure to BNB. Firms like Nano Labs and Windtree Therapeutics collectively control over $600 billion worth of BNB. This inflow remains despite the U.S. SEC approving only spot crypto ETFs tracking Bitcoin and Ethereum. Nonetheless, institutional backing of BNB is a major boost for prices and may even boost capital inflow to some of the best meme coin ICOs. DISCOVER: 20+ Next Crypto to Explode in 2025 Will Trump Pardon Changpeng Zhao of Binance? Investors are closely monitoring developments in the United States. Recent reports indicate that Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance, is seeking a presidential pardon from Donald Trump. In late 2023, the U.S. Department of Justice fined Binance $4.3 billion for securities law violations, charged Zhao $50 million, and sentenced him to four months in prison. He was released in September 2024. A year after his release, Zhao is mounting a clemency campaign. According to reports, the White House has received pardon applications from both Zhao and Binance, which are still under review. It remains unclear whether Zhao will receive a pardon. Zhao has publicly praised the Trump administration for supporting crypto on multiple occasions. Meanwhile, Binance has cultivated a strong business relationship with World Liberty Financial, a DeFi platform linked to the Trump family. Although unverified, claims suggest Binance wrote the USD1 smart contracts and facilitated a $2 billion transaction, with 90% of USD1 still held in Binance-controlled wallets. However, if Zhao receives a pardon, Trump and the White House should brace for controversy. Democrats are concerned that a pardon could enable Binance to reward World Liberty Financial with additional business, indirectly benefiting Trump. DISCOVER: 9+ Best High-Risk, High-Reward Crypto to Buy in 2025 BNB Crypto Tracks Ethereum, Will Trump Pardon Binance Founder? BNB crypto swinging higher, targets July 2025 highs Will BNB USD soar to $1,000, mirroring Ethereum’s strong performance? Institutions, including Nano Labs and WindTree Therapeutics, are buying BNB Changpeng Zhao and Binance seek Trump’s clemency The post Can BNB Catch Up With Ethereum? Changpeng Zhao Seeks Presidential Pardon From Trump appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

A new partnership between World Mobile and Indonesian telecom giant Protelindo is taking 5G to the skies, and it looks as though this could be the Helium crypto killer in a massive DEPIN shake up. Branded as World Mobile Stratospheric, the program will use hydrogen-powered drones to deploy blockchain-integrated telecom services to remote regions. From 60,000 feet, each drone can blanket up to 15,000 square kilometers with 450 targeted beams. “We can deliver service up to 18 times cheaper per gigabyte than satellites, with just 6ms total latency,” – Charles Barnett, Chief Business Officer, World Mobile Group By combining its aerial network with an existing decentralized physical infrastructure (DePIN) of ground-based nodes, World Mobile plans to blanket dead zones with affordable wireless service. So, is this the HNT killer? (HNTUSDT) Is Helium Crypto Dead? The Next Big Thing in DePIN With a wingspan of 56 meters, the hydrogen-powered World Mobile Stratospheric drones are built to stay in the air for nine days between refuels. Stratospheric altitudes provide calm air and stable conditions, yet the technical demands are high. The market for sky-based communications is projected to hit $159 billion by 2030, with World Mobile aiming to carve out a share from the current $98.3 billion sector. But competition is fierce. Elon Musk’s Starlink dominates satellite internet for remote regions, while Helium Mobile offers a decentralized wireless alternative through a mix of community-run nodes and partnerships with carriers like AT&T. According to World Mobile officials, the model is better suited for dense mobile user areas, unlike Starlink, which requires dedicated hardware for remote deployments. DISCOVER: Next 1000X Crypto: 10+ Crypto Tokens That Can Hit 1000x in 2025 Helium Price Technical Analysis (Source) DeFi Llama’s figures show that capital is still moving into DePIN projects this year, with infrastructure tokens delivering stronger returns than last quarter’s broader market. DISCOVER: 9+ Best High-Risk, High-Reward Crypto to Buy in July 2025 Meanwhile, Helium’s recent rally has stalled, with the price struggling to hold key support. Support: $3.06–$3.07 (200 SMA) is the critical short-term floor. Below that, $3.02 comes into play. Resistance: $3.12 immediate cap; heavier selling expected near $3.15. Trend: Golden Cross formed on the 20 SMA vs. 200 SMA, but momentum is cooling. Pattern Risk: A head-and-shoulders formation could trigger if $3.06 breaks on volume. Helium Crypto has fallen off the DePIN scene for a few years, and projects like World Mobile Stratospheric are set to eclipse it this cycle. We’ll keep tabs if WMTX can outperferom in Q4. 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 World Mobile and Indonesian telecom giant Protelindo is taking 5G to the skies and it looks as though this could be the Helium crypto killer. The market for sky-based communications is projected to hit $159 billion by 2030, with World Mobile aiming to carve out a share from the current $98.3 billion sector. The post Is Helium Crypto Finished: Drone Based Decentralized Telecom Could Kill DEPIN Project appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

Bo Hines is out as head of the White House Crypto Council. The former college football player and North Carolina congressional candidate announced Saturday that he will leave government service to return to the private sector. Brought in late last year, Hines became a public point man for the administration’s crypto policy alongside David Sacks. His short tenure included the inaugural White House crypto summit, legislative work on the Genius Act for stablecoin oversight, and the release of the Digital Assets Report. (X) Sacks praised Hines’ leadership and hinted at future collaboration. While a successor has not been formally announced, independent journalist Eleanor Terrett reports that deputy director Patrick Witt is the likely choice. White House Crypto Council’s Work and Its Limits The White House Crypto Council has played a key role in shaping the administration’s digital asset policy, recently publishing a July report outlining a proposed regulatory framework for U.S. crypto markets. However, critics argue the council underdelivered on one of its most high-profile goals: a strategic Bitcoin reserve. (X) DISCOVER: Next 1000X Crypto: 10+ Crypto Tokens That Can Hit 1000x in 2025 The Push for a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve In January, Trump signed an executive order creating a national Bitcoin reserve and crypto stockpile. The problem is, it isn’t really a reserve. It’s more of we won’t sell the BTC ▲2.22% we have kind of reserve, and buying new BTC like El Salvador or tech companies like MicroStrategy is strictly off the table. Hines advocated creative approaches to growing the reserve, including revaluing U.S. gold holdings from the outdated official price of $42.22/oz to current market levels near $3,400/oz and allocating a portion to Bitcoin. “The strategic reserve provides a long-term foundation for U.S. crypto leadership without adding to the budget deficit,” – Bo Hines, March 2025 (BTCETF) Hines exits as institutional players deepen their hold on the crypto market. CoinGlass data shows Bitcoin ETF inflows still hovering near record levels, while DeFi Llama reports stablecoin supply holding firm even as retail activity slows. DISCOVER: Top 20 Crypto to Buy in 2025 What’s Next? Hines’ exit marks a leadership change at a time when the White House is actively shaping the U.S. role in global crypto markets. With Patrick Witt likely stepping in, the focus will remain on regulatory implementation, the Bitcoin reserve plan, and expanding institutional adoption. But the council’s ability to balance innovation with centralization will be tested. 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 Bo Hines is out as head of the White House Crypto Council. The former college football player and North Carolina congressional candidate announced Saturday he’s out. Independent journalist Eleanor Terrett reports that deputy director Patrick Witt is the likely choice. The post Bye Bye Bo Hines: Is The White House Crypto Crusade Over? appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

In an August 10 video titled “My End Of 2025 ETH Price Prediction (Using AI) — You’re Not Bullish Enough!”, crypto analyst Miles Deutscher said Ethereum’s latest breakout above the “very key level in the $4,000 zone” has shifted the market into what he views as a confirmed, structurally stronger advance toward new all-time highs. “We actually did get a daily close,” he noted, adding that the weekly close above the same region—something Ethereum “hasn’t closed above on the weekly since November 2021”— underscores the significance of the move. In Deutscher’s framework, that close is “confirmation for a much bigger run.” How High Can Ethereum Go? Deutscher centered the analysis on a simple question—how high can Ethereum go—and answered it with a blend of technical context and model-driven probabilities. Before invoking AI, he sketched an “eye test” path in which price discovery unfolds “well into this range here between $6,000 to $8,000,” arguing that Ethereum is effectively “playing catch-up” after lagging other top assets that already printed new highs. He even floated a directional benchmark—“I think the price prediction is going to be $7,000”—before deferring to probability distributions as a more disciplined way to size the upside. To that end, he ran two large-language models on a shared set of inputs, asking for odds of specific price bands by the end of 2025 and then by the end of 2026. On his telling, the first model’s 2025 peak probabilities favored continuation: roughly a three-in-four chance to revisit the prior high near $4.7k, about sixty-plus percent to clear $5k, around thirty percent to reach $6k, high-single-digits to breach $7.5k, and roughly one percent to tag $10k this year. Expanding the window through 2026 raised those odds materially, to what he summarized as high confidence in $4.7k–$5k, better-than-even odds for $6k, and about forty percent for $7.5k, with a non-trivial tail—“even here 10k plus it’s giving an 18% probability to.” Running the same exercise on Grok produced a more aggressive contour. As Deutscher relayed it, Grok’s “base case could very well be $10,000,” with an $8,000–$15,000 band as a plausible cycle-top range. He quoted the model’s technical guardrails explicitly: “A break above $4,800 signals new all-time high pursuit. Drop below $3,800 could invalidate the bullish thesis.” By contrast, his own trading invalidation skews tighter to trend, cautioning that “if Ethereum drops below the money noodle on the daily, which right now is around like $3,400, I think structurally this could start to invalidate the bullish move at least in the short term,” while “as long as we maintain above $4,000, we are in the pursuit of that prior all-time high.” Headwinds For Ether The projection stack rests on a macro-to-micro chain of tailwinds that Deutscher argued now favors Ethereum more directly than in prior cycles. He cited consistently positive ETF flows—“around $17 billion of net inflows into the crypto ETFs over the last 60 days, $11 billion coming in the month of July alone,” with particular traction on the ether side—alongside anticipated retirement-account access to crypto that could unlock what he called a “massive pool of new buyers.” He framed recent US policy steps as a near-term accelerant for on-chain finance, saying the GENIUS Act clarified treatment for a set of crypto assets and “regulates some of the key stable coins,” thereby widening the aperture for institutional yield strategies and tokenization. In his view, those are specifically Ethereum-centric growth funnels because “Ethereum is the biggest blockchain facilitating asset tokenization and DeFi,” which makes ETH “the number one proxy for anyone looking to get exposure to this narrative.” Deutscher also paired the flows argument with market-structure observations: stablecoins at fresh highs, price resilience marked by “sell-offs… relatively short-lived,” and a turn in bitcoin dominance that, if it persists, historically precedes broader alt rotation with ETH at the fulcrum. None of this, he stressed, implies a straight line. Deutscher expects the cycle to oscillate through rotations—bitcoin strength, an ether catch-up, then a higher-beta alt expansion—rather than a single monolithic “altseason.” He even penciled in a likely second-leg window into 2026, aligning with political and monetary calendar points, while cautioning that “you never know what’s going to happen” and emphasizing the need for clear invalidations. Still, the directional conclusion is unambiguous: the combination of structural inflows, regulatory clarity around on-chain finance, and Ethereum’s technical regime shift leaves him biasing to the upside. “This would be hard momentum to slow down in the short to mid-term,” he said, adding that the true “FOMO” phase probably begins only once ETH is in price discovery above its $4,800 peak. At press time, ETH traded at $4,303.

XRP has shown a lot of potential after its price bounced off a major trendline and has now been able to turn previous resistance levels back into support. As the crypto market looks to be in an uptrend, it is likely that the XRP price could see a continuation of the current bullish trend going into the new week. If this happens, crypto analyst Lingrid sees such a move leading the digital asset back toward its all-time high levels before the next major decline. XRP Price In A Perfect Position For Continuation In the analysis, Lingri points out that the XRP price is now holding support at a notable level, which is above $3. This comes after a crash below this level, as bears had beaten down the price. However, as the ascending trendline had moved, the cryptocurrency was able to break above, and this meant that it was a signal for a possible continuation. The analyst had initially predicted a decline back below $3.2, but the emphasis was on the fact that the $3.15 support is able to hold after the rebound. This level now becomes the level to watch, especially if the structure is able to remain intact from here. In the event of a bounce from the $3.15 support and a breakout, Lingrid expects a sharp upward movement for the XRP price. The buy zone here is placed at the $3.1-$3.2 levels, with a break above $3.4 being the confirmation of the buy trigger. Once the move is underway, a 20% move is expected to send the price toward $3.8. This is where the next major resistance lies for XRP once the break is complete. “A breakout above 3.4000 could open the way for accelerated upside movement. Trend bias remains bullish while price holds above key support,” Lingrid stated. Bears Could Still Take Control As is the case with any analysis, there is the possibility of an invalidation and that the XRP price would end up going the opposite direction. In this scenario, it is if there is another break below $3 again, which would serve as the invalidation move that will put bears back in control. Lingrid explains that such a breakdown would shift the trend to bearish. There is also the possibility of limited upside brought about by a weakening of the market. Even in the event that the XRP altcoin does complete the bullish move to $3.8, the crypto analyst says the resistance near $3.8 could also trigger a sharp rejection.

Types of Gold Bars: A Practical Buyer’s Guide When people talk about “buying gold,” they often mean gold bars. But the types of gold bars you can buy differ in purity, format, size, maker, and—most important—how easily you can resell them. This guide breaks it all down in plain English so you can choose bars that match your budget, storage plan, and exit strategy. No fluff. Just what matters at purchase and at resale. What Is a Gold Bar, Really? A gold bar is refined gold shaped into a uniform piece with clear markings. Legitimate bars display weight, purity (usually 0.999 or 0.9999), and the refiner’s name or hallmark. Many include a serial number and arrive sealed in an assay card—tamper-evident packaging with the bar’s specs printed on the card. Those markings and that packaging shorten verification time when you sell and can narrow the bid/ask spread you face. Think in troy ounces (31.1035 grams), not kitchen ounces. Purity is expressed as a decimal—0.999 (99.9% pure) or 0.9999 (99.99% pure). Either is considered investment-grade, but some depositories and dealers prefer well-known refiners that consistently hit tight tolerances. Quick Checklist for a Legit Bar Purity listed as 0.999 or 0.9999 and an accurate weight. Recognized refiner or mint hallmark. Unique serial number where applicable. Sealed assay card (especially for minted bars) for easier verification. Cast vs. Minted Gold Bars Most gold bars are either cast or minted. Cast bars are poured into molds, then cooled—rugged look, rounded edges, matte finish. Minted bars are cut or punched from rolled sheet—crisp edges, mirror-like surfaces, and often sealed in branded assay cards. The difference isn’t only cosmetic; it impacts price and convenience. Minted bars cost more over spot because they require more precise manufacturing and retail-friendly packaging. They shine in smaller sizes (1 gram to 1 oz) and stack neatly in sleeves. Cast bars usually win on value at larger weights (10 oz and 1 kilo), where a lower premium per ounce adds up. Pros and Cons at a Glance Minted bars: Tight tolerances, sealed packaging, strong retail appeal; typically higher premiums. Cast bars: Rugged, lower premiums at larger sizes; great for bulk storage and vaulting. Common ground: Both are widely accepted if produced by recognized refiners or mints. Size Guide: From Fractionals to Good Delivery Bar size affects price, portability, storage, and liquidity. Smaller bars cost more per ounce but sell in smaller chunks. Larger bars reduce premiums but require bigger commitments and professional storage. How the Common Sizes Stack Up 1 g to 20 g: Gift-friendly, entry-level, highest premium per ounce. 1 oz: Most popular retail size—broad buyer pool, strong liquidity, balanced premium. 10 oz: Value-focused for experienced buyers—lower premium per ounce, still manageable at home (with a proper safe). 1 kilo (32.15 oz): Serious stacking—excellent value per ounce, best stored in a depository. 100 oz & 400 oz Good Delivery: Wholesale territory—lowest premiums per ounce, made for vaults and institutional trades. Good Delivery Real-world lesson: A friend proudly bought a 10 oz bar—loved the heft. Two years later he wanted to sell “half.” Not possible. Bigger bars are efficient to buy, but they reduce flexibility when you need only partial liquidity. Brands, Hallmarks, and Why They Matter Brand recognition smooths transactions. Names like PAMP Suisse, Valcambi, Perth Mint, Royal Canadian Mint, and Argor-Heraeus are globally known and typically meet stringent standards. When buyers see a familiar hallmark, the conversation moves faster and the discount demanded at buyback can be smaller. Many minted bars arrive in sealed assay cards showing weight, purity, and a matching serial number. That card is not just “pretty packaging”—it’s a simple verification tool that protects surfaces and speeds resale. You’ll also see special formats (for example, divisible or “snap-off” bars). They can be handy, but they often carry higher premiums. Compare the total price per ounce against standard 1 g or 1 oz bars to keep your math honest. What a Hallmark Signals Published standards for weight and purity are met consistently. Serial numbers tie back to production records for quality control. Packaging that reveals tampering and preserves resale confidence. Premiums, Liquidity, and Total Cost of Ownership Every bar has two components in its price: the spot price of gold and the premium you pay for fabrication, distribution, and packaging. Smaller bars carry higher premiums per ounce; larger bars cut the premium but can limit flexibility. Pick your trade-off deliberately: convenience versus cost. Liquidity is your ability to sell quickly at a fair price. Common sizes from recognized makers—like 1 oz minted bars or cast kilo bars from major refiners—tend to move faster and command tighter spreads. Don’t ignore ancillary costs: shipping, insurance, and storage all affect your true cost of ownership. Ways to Keep Premiums in Check Favor common sizes (1 oz, 10 oz, 1 kilo) for better pricing and easier resale. Choose well-known mints/refiners to avoid extra discounts at buyback. Compare the per-ounce cost across sizes; don’t chase flashy packaging. Security, Counterfeits, and Verification Counterfeits exist. Reduce exposure by buying from reputable dealers and sticking with recognizable brands. Dealers typically verify bars using dimensions, weight checks, electronic meters, ultrasound, and sometimes specific gravity. Some brands embed microtext, holograms, or proprietary features right on the bar or card—practical in the real world, not just “security theater.” Layered checks make high-quality fakes harder to pass. One seasoned investor keeps bars sealed in their assay cards until the day he sells. His logic: fewer questions, quicker bids. If you must open a package, document the reason and keep the card. Clear records and straightforward presentation win better offers. Simple Checks You Can Do at Home Measure length, width, and thickness; compare to the maker’s published specs. Confirm weight (troy ounces or grams) with a scale that has fine resolution. Inspect surfaces and edges: crisp relief on minted bars, consistent shape on cast bars. Record serial numbers and store invoices separate from the metal. How to Choose the Right Gold Bar for You Start with purpose. If you prioritize flexibility and resale to the widest audience, 1 oz gold bars from top refiners are the workhorse. Building weight efficiently for vault storage? Cast 10 oz or 1 kilo bars often deliver the best value per ounce. Testing the waters or giving gifts? Fractional gram bars work—but accept the higher per-ounce cost. Storage is your next decision. A few 1 oz bars fit in a small, anchored, fire-rated home safe. Heavier stacks (10 oz and kilo bars) belong in a professional depository if you want clean insurance and audit trails. Wholesale 100 oz and 400 oz bars live inside the vaulting system and aren’t practical for households. A Straightforward Decision Framework Need flexibility: 1 oz minted bars from recognized makers. Building size efficiently: Cast 10 oz or 1 kilo bars from major refiners. Trying gold in small steps: Fractional bars—accept the premium trade-off. Institutional scale: 100 oz/400 oz through professional vaults only. Special Formats, Collectibles, and IRA Rules Specialty bars—commemoratives, divisible “breakable” formats, limited editions—can make great gifts or satisfy collectors. Just remember: novelty usually increases premiums. If liquidity and tight spreads matter most, stick to mainstream sizes and brands. For retirement accounts that allow physical gold, bars must meet specific purity and fabrication standards and be stored with an approved custodian. Keep it simple: choose well-known brands and common sizes that depositories handle daily. Odd sizes complicate transfers and can slow down future trades. When Specialty Bars Make Sense Gifts where presentation and uniqueness matter more than the tightest premium. Long-horizon personal collections where quick resale isn’t the goal. Emergency kits where divisible pieces may be useful (understand the cost trade-off). Practical Handling and Storage Treat bars like precision products. Keep minted bars sealed to preserve finishes and quick verification. Protect cast bars in sleeves to avoid edge dings. If you store at home, use a bolted, fire-rated safe in a discreet location and keep purchase records and serial numbers stored separately from the metal. For larger holdings, a professional depository provides insurance options, audits, and hassle-free logistics. Shipping? Use fully insured, trackable methods approved by your dealer. Follow packing instructions, document serials, and photograph contents before sealing. These unglamorous steps reduce headaches and can improve resale bids. FAQs About the Types of Gold Bars Is 0.9999 purity always better than 0.999? Both are investment grade. Liquidity depends more on brand recognition, size, and condition than the extra “9” in purity. Should I remove a bar from its assay card? Generally, no. Keeping bars sealed shortens verification and helps preserve resale value. If a seal must be opened, document it and keep the card. Are “breakable” or divisible bars worth it? They can be convenient for gifting or small trades but often carry higher premiums. Compare the per-ounce cost to standard 1 g or 1 oz bars. Home safe or depository? Small holdings can work at home with a proper safe. Larger stacks, or any bars you might ship or trade frequently, are usually better in a depository. Bottom Line: Match the Bar to the Mission The best choice among the types of gold bars is the one that aligns with your purpose, budget, storage plan, and patience at resale. Minted 1 oz bars offer flexibility and broad demand. Cast 10 oz and 1 kilo bars deliver value per ounce—ideal for vaulting. Big wholesale bars belong in professional systems. Prioritize recognized brands, keep premiums in check, maintain tidy records, and you’ll own gold with confidence—and sell it with minimal friction when the time comes. 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