The latest “Clear Crypto Podcast” unpacks how blockchain helps solve critical challenges in agriculture, from supply chain transparency to land ownership and food waste.
Ether outpaces Solana and Bitcoin in capital inflows and futures dominance, with $4,000 retest in the cards.
Ripple has made a bold move to strengthen its position in the crypto world, and this time, it’s all about faster, easier payments. The company plans to buy Rail, a startup that helps businesses send money across borders using stablecoins. This $200 million deal is more than just a big spend, it shows Ripple is …
The European Banking Authority has finalized rules requiring banks to assign a 1,250% risk weight to unbacked cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ether.
XRP has come under selling pressure following its recent all-time highs near the end of July. After briefly pushing above the $3.10 mark, bullish momentum faded, triggering volatility across the board. While XRP remains within its long-term bullish trend, buyers are losing control of short-term price action. The failure to maintain levels above $3.10 has led to growing concerns about a deeper correction, especially as broader market sentiment turns cautious. Related Reading: Ethereum Bears Dominate Market Orders: -$418.8M Daily Net Taker Volume Signals Trouble New data from CryptoQuant adds to the bearish outlook. Whale flows have sharply flipped into negative territory, indicating renewed distribution by large holders. This shift resembles the pattern seen earlier this year, when sustained outflows from whales preceded a multi-week correction. Unless this trend reverses with consistent accumulation from major players, XRP may remain structurally weak in the near term. With the entire crypto market losing momentum, the coming days will be critical for XRP. Investors are watching closely to see whether long-term support holds or if distribution pressure escalates. The behavior of whales, combined with rising volatility and short-term bearish sentiment, suggests caution is warranted as XRP’s price action enters a decisive phase. Whale Outflows Signal Caution for XRP As Market Faces Structural Weakness According to CryptoQuant analyst The Enigma Trader, XRP’s on-chain metrics are flashing warning signs. The 90-day moving average (90DMA) of whale flow has sharply turned negative, signaling renewed distribution from large wallets. This pattern mirrors activity observed in January–February 2025, when XRP hit a local top before experiencing a sustained correction. During that period, consistent outflows from whale wallets coincided with growing selling pressure, leading to a sharp downturn in price. While the current drawdown is milder and shorter in duration, the directional similarity is notable. The shift in whale flow suggests that large holders are reducing exposure, likely anticipating increased volatility or weaker demand in the near term. For XRP to regain bullish momentum, The Enigma Trader points out that the market needs to see a return of consistent positive whale flows, exceeding +5 million XRP per day. So far, there’s no clear sign of such activity. Without renewed accumulation from institutional players or high-net-worth investors, the market may remain structurally weak. Whale buying has historically been a key signal for trend reversals and sustained price rallies. Until that resumes, XRP could continue to struggle with short-term volatility and selling pressure. Related Reading: Bitcoin Net Taker Volume Stays Bearish – Fragile Market Structure Risks Liquidation Cascade Price Holds Support After Post-ATH Pullback XRP is currently trading around $2.98 after pulling back from its all-time high above the $3.60 level set in late July. As shown on the daily chart, the price recently bounced near the 50-day simple moving average (SMA), which sits at $2.71, suggesting this moving average is acting as a dynamic support level. The overall trend remains bullish, with XRP still well above the 100-day ($2.49) and 200-day ($2.45) SMAs. Despite the correction, XRP’s structure is holding up as long as the price stays above the $2.70–$2.80 zone. A decisive breakdown below this range could expose XRP to further downside, potentially revisiting the 100-day SMA for support. On the upside, bulls face immediate resistance around $3.10, a level the market has tested multiple times since the pullback. Related Reading: Is Bitcoin Overheated? Key Signal Flashes Warning Similar To 2021 And 2024 Market Tops Volume has decreased during the recent decline, suggesting that sellers are losing momentum. However, without a surge in buying pressure, the rebound may stall below key resistance levels. Market participants are watching closely to see if bulls can reclaim $3.10 and build a base for a new upward leg, or if the lack of accumulation — especially from whales — signals more downside ahead. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView
Bitcoin DeFi is seeing more venture capital interest as institutional investors flock to Bitcoin and its increasing yield-bearing capabilities.
SharpLink's funding boost for Ethereum holdings may influence corporate crypto strategies and market dynamics, highlighting institutional interest.
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A joint report due on Aug. 15 may lead to the conclusion of the nearly five-year legal dispute between the SEC and Ripple Labs.
The ETF is the first to offer amplified exposure to Circle, whose stock price has skyrocketed 134% since the company’s debut in June.
Bitcoin’s volatility just hit its lowest point since September 2023. This event could be a signal that a major shift in Bitcoin and crypto market conditions is unfolding. According to the BVIV index by Volmex, Bitcoin’s 30-day implied volatility fell to a low of 36.11%. These levels haven’t been seen since September 30, 2023, back when BTC was trading below $30,000. And then, it was just days away from aggressively breaking out to the upside. Fast forward to today: Bitcoin is holding strong well above $114K, and yet, volatility has all but collapsed. This divergence is a big deal: it suggests that $BTC is starting to behave more like a TradFi asset, where bull runs are often accompanied by periods of low-volatility lulls. For savvy investors, this creates a rare window of opportunity. When the market is calm and slowly grinding up, it often sets the stage for huge upside. This is especially true for altcoins like Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER), which are built to ride Bitcoin’s momentum with extra utility and speed. What’s Driving This Market Shift? Bitcoin is currently consolidating between $110,000 and $120,000; but the real story is under the hood. The 30-day implied volatility (IV), tracked by the BVIV index, dropped to 36.11% today – a level unseen since 2023. Historically, Bitcoin’s volatility would rise during price surges, reflecting high levels of fear, excitement, and speculation. However, this cycle appears to be different. Despite $BTC gaining over 50% since its lows in April, volatility has been steadily trending down. In fact, when compared to Gold’s volatility, Bitcoin’s volatility is at a historical low, currently less than twice that of Gold’s. So what’s changed? Analysts point to the growing use of institutional-style structured products, such as options and ETFs, that suppress BTC’s volatility. As more institutions and other large players enter the space, Bitcoin is increasingly mirroring TradFi markets like the S&P 500 or Gold, where slow, upward trends tend to dampen volatility rather than ignite it. Why Low Volatility Is Actually Bullish In traditional finance, falling volatility during bullish periods in the market is a sign of growing confidence, not weakness. It suggests that investors truly believe in the trend, and aren’t aggressively taking profits or scrambling for hedges. Bitcoin’s current implied volatility downtrend reflects that exact dynamic. As fear subsides, institutions are more likely to step in, looking for steady, scalable exposure. That’s already playing out through rising ETF inflows and increased interest in tokenized real-world assets (RWAs). More importantly, this creates the ideal environment for infrastructure-focused plays – especially those that scale Bitcoin. That’s where Bitcoin Hyper comes in: a lightning-fast Bitcoin Layer 2 designed to handle the next big wave of on-chain activity. As capital rotates into $BTC and its adjacent ecosystems, low volatility sets the stage for long-term narratives, not just short-term pumps. The calmer the market appears on the face of it, the more serious money gets involved. And scalable, utility-driven projects like Bitcoin Hyper are perfectly placed to benefit. Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER): A Bull Market Scalability Play With Bitcoin finding its footing around $115K and volatility at 2-year lows, the stage is set for a new wave of infrastructure-focused projects, and those that solve Bitcoin’s biggest flaw – its scalability – are likely to thrive the most. Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER) is a Layer 2 rollup built on the Solana Virtual Machine (SVM), anchored directly to Bitcoin. This design gives it the speed, programmability, and flexibility of Solana, while still relying on Bitcoin’s battle-tested security. In short, it makes Bitcoin scalable, programmable, and DeFi-ready. With all the institutional capital flowing into $BTC via ETPs and RWA protocols, projects like Bitcoin Hyper are the obvious next step for Bitcoin: a fast, low-cost environment for dApps, staking, and yield generation built around BTC. The project has already raised over $7.4M in its presale, and is still available in one of its final early-stage price tiers, at $0.01255 per token. This makes it a rare entry point for investors eyeing the next breakout Bitcoin infrastructure narrative. If $BTC is the base layer for institutional crypto, Hyper is shaping up to be the engine for its next wave of innovation. Check out the Bitcoin Hyper presale today! The Calm Before the Next Crypto Surge Bitcoin’s low volatility might look like a lull, but it’s often the calm before the storm. As the market matures and BTC starts behaving more like TradFi assets, the smart money is already rotating into infrastructure projects that support long-term scalability. Bitcoin Hyper is one of the most compelling plays of this kind. It combines the security of Bitcoin with the speed and flexibility of the Solana VM. If you’re waiting for a signal to act, it’s already here; don’t wait for volatility to spike. The $HYPER presale could be your early entry into the next big wave. Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Cryptocurrency investments are highly volatile and carry significant risk. Always do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any financial decisions.
Ripple may have quietly stopped its monthly XRP escrow releases, at least for now. For the first time since early 2018, no XRP has been unlocked from escrow in August. This unusual silence has sparked speculation across the XRP community. But is it a real pause, or just a delayed move? Let’s break it down. …
The White House Press Office confirmed to Cointelegraph that President Trump will sign an executive order potentially allowing crypto exposure in US 401(k) retirement plans
President Donald Trump will sign an executive order today directing federal regulators to ease legal pathways for 401(k) plans to include private equity, real estate, crypto, and other alternative assets. As Bloomberg reported, the directive tasks the Department of Labor with reevaluating fiduciary guidance under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) and coordinating with […]
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Polygon (POL) joined Sui (SUI) as a top performer, rising 6.2% from Wednesday.
The Spot Ethereum ETFs have recorded significant outflows recently, sparking a bearish sentiment for the ETH price. These outflows also come at a time when the altcoin has dropped from a six-month high of $3,900 and looks to retest the psychological $3,000 level. Ethereum ETFs See Record Outflows Putting The ETH Price At Risk SoSo Value data shows that the Ethereum ETFs recorded a net outflow of $465.06 million on August 4, their largest outflow since they launched last year. These funds also recorded a net outflow of $152.26 million on August 1, which was the first net outflow after 20 consecutive days of net inflows. Related Reading: Ethereum Exchange Reserves Just Hit A New 9-Year Low Amid Treasury Accumulations These outflows from the Spot Ethereum ETFs indicate a wave of profit-taking, especially considering that the ETH price had rallied to a six-month high of $3,900 last month. Outflows from these funds are bearish for ETH as they can add selling pressure, with fund issuers selling coins to redeem shares. However, a positive is that these net outflows from the Spot Ethereum ETFs have been short-lived. Further data from SoSo Value shows that these funds recorded net inflows of $73.22 million and $35.12 million on August 5 and 6, respectively. This coincides with the rebound in the ETH price, which hit the $3,700 level in the last 24 hours. Another streak of consecutive net inflows for the Spot Ethereum ETFs could spark another uptrend for the ETH price. Moreover, the Ethereum treasury companies like BitMine, SharpLink, and the Ether Machine continue to create massive demand for ETH as they expand their treasuries. BitMine’s Ethereum holdings topped 833,000 ETH this week, making it the largest ETH treasury in the world. Will the ETH Price Crash Below $3,000? BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes has predicted that the ETH price could at least retest the $3,000 level. He highlighted the Trump tariffs, which take effect today, as one of the reasons that he holds this bearish sentiment towards Ethereum. The crypto founder also indicated that there isn’t enough liquidity in the market currently to boost crypto prices. Related Reading: Pundit Says Ethereum Price Is Headed For $9,000 After This Broadening Wedge Retest However, from a technical analysis perspective, crypto analyst Titan of Crypto has predicted that the ETH price is likely to continue its uptrend soon enough and avoid a drop to $3,000. In an X post, he highlighted a Bull Pennant pattern, which puts $5,000 in sight for ETH. The analyst remarked that this pattern is shaping up on Ethereum and that if it confirms, then the technical target stands at $5,000. At the time of writing, the Ethereum price is trading at around $3,680, up almost 2% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com
The reserve is funded through a process called Payment Abstraction and then automatically converts them into LINK, Chainlink said.
The PENGU price is showing strong bullish signs, with recent gains supported by technical setups and a major announcement from Robinhood. After a rally in July, PENGU is now stabilizing above key levels. With Robinhood integration and an ETF application in play, momentum appears to be building further for this meme coin to explode. PENGU …
Total value locked (TVL) in DeFi remains below 2021 highs, the report noted.
Publicly traded SharpLink Gaming successfully raised $200 million in a private placement led by four global institutional investors. The capital will be used to grow its Ethereum (ETH) treasury, which is expected to surpass $2 billion in value once invested. SharpLink has already increased its Ethereum holdings by more than 18,000 ETH, bringing its total …
YF Link is a fork of the popular yearn.finance (YFI) which combines Chainlink’s “LINK” token with Yearn Finance’s yield farming/liquidity mining mechanics. YFL was a project that could be easily adopted by the Chainlink enthusiasts, known as ‘Link Marines’. The YFL price rose at a remarkable rate towards the end of 2021. However, as time …
Ripple is set to acquire Rail, a stablecoin platform, in a $200 million deal aimed at strengthening its position in the digital payments space. The move signals Ripple’s growing focus on stablecoin infrastructure as part of its broader strategy to expand blockchain utility. With this acquisition, Ripple looks to tap into stablecoins’ rising role in …
The Rail acquisition is a way for Ripple to delve deeper into the fast-growing stablecoin ecosystem after launching its RLUSD stablecoin.
Hyperliquid’s growth drove DeFi perp exchanges to a new collective all-time high, signaling that more users are opting for decentralized trading venues.
Ripple's acquisition of Rail could accelerate stablecoin adoption, enhancing cross-border payment efficiency amid evolving regulations.
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Tether has acquired a minority stake in Bit2Me, a leading Spanish crypto exchange, and is leading a €30 million funding round expected to close soon. Bit2Me recently became the first Spanish-speaking exchange authorized as a Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) under the EU’s MiCA framework. This investment strengthens Bit2Me’s position in the European crypto market and …
UK-listed Union Jack Oil, along with joint venture partners including Reabold Resources, has signed a non-binding letter of intent with Texas-based 360 Energy to start Bitcoin mining at the West Newton gas field. The project plans to use natural gas found on-site to power Bitcoin mining data centers. This approach aims to turn stranded gas …
Story Highlights The current price of AMPL is . AMPL price could reach a maximum of $3.86 by the end of 2025. With a potential surge, the Ampleforth price might go as high as $10.15 by 2030. Ampleforth began with a bold idea, what if a token could stay stable without needing a central bank …
The Bank of England (BOE) has cut its key interest rate once again, bringing it down to 4% from 4.25%. This marks the fifth rate cut since August 2024, when borrowing costs were as high as 5.25%. BOE Governor Andrew Bailey called it a “finely balanced decision,” and confirmed that interest rates are still on …
U.S President Donald Trump is pushing for a big change in how Americans save for retirement. He plans to sign an order that could open the door for crypto, including Bitcoin, to be part of 401(k) plans. While it’s not an official rule yet, this move could reshape the $12.5 trillion retirement market and give …
The loyalty program could increase stablecoin adoption, potentially reshaping user engagement and incentivizing participation in DeFi ecosystems.
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