The crypto market succumbed to a significant amount of bearish pressure starting on Thursday, August 28, with most large-cap assets tumbling to new lows on Friday, August 29. The price of Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, fell to a new low of $107,850 at the start of the weekend. Unsurprisingly, the latest data shows that this latest price decline seen across the digital asset market could have been predicted. This conclusion is based on recent crypto activity on the world’s largest search engine, Google. Is The Crypto Bull Cycle Over? In an August 29 post on social media platform X, Alphractal founder and CEO Joao Wedson revealed that crypto-related searches on Google have surged to new highs in recent days. According to the on-chain data expert, this recent spike in Google searches suggests that Bitcoin and the broader crypto market might have reached a new local top. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Plunge Sparks Outrage: Binance Targeted For Alleged Market Manipulation This revelation is based on the Google Trends chart, which allows investors to assess the social engagement of different crypto-related topics on the search engine. As shown in the chart below, the metric compares various subjects, including cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, altcoins, centralized exchanges, and data aggregation platforms. As observed in the highlighted chart, the Google Trends metric recently witnessed a significant surge, suggesting increased public attention across multiple crypto topics. According to Wedson, spikes of this kind have historically coincided with whales entering the market to sell while “everyone is obsessed.” Moreover, the cryptocurrency market has often shown in the past its tendency to move in the crowd’s opposite direction. These trends explain the price decline witnessed by most digital assets in the past few days, as the market has seemingly reached a new local top. Wedson, however, noted that other on-chain signals say that the latest euphoria-driven market downturn doesn’t necessarily spell the end of the current bull cycle. “Think back to BTC hitting $124K—euphoria peaked online, whales sold aggressively, and we went short,” the Alphractal founder added. Wedson then advised investors to exercise caution when euphoria hits the crypto market, as it could hint at the imminence of a local top. The crypto analyst said that a better strategy would be to smartly exit the market at a high price and reenter at a cheaper rate later. Total Crypto Market Cap At $3.7 Trillion As of this writing, the total crypto market capitalization sits just above $3.7 trillion, reflecting an almost 4% decline in the past day. According to data from TradingView, more than $142 billion has been drained out of the crypto market in the last 24 hours. Related Reading: Bitcoin’s Next Stop $183K? On-Chain Data Points to Explosive Cycle Peak Featured image from Shutterstock, chart from TradingView
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The cluster of filings echoes a similar round of revised filings from last Friday, which concerned spot XRP ETF proposals.
XRP has been facing a stretch of weakness in recent days, struggling to hold above the $3.00 mark and instead pushing downwards below it. Price action on the 4-hour chart shows the token moving within a downward structure, and it broke below $2.9 in the past 24 hours. It is within this context that crypto analyst DustyBC Crypto shared a bearish outlook, pointing out that XRP has not yet reached its first downside target and warning that more decline could still unfold before it enters any new uptrend. Related Reading: Ethereum Bullishness: Ark Invest Boss Scoops $16-M More In BitMine Stock XRP Wave 4 Correction In Progress According to crypto analyst DustyBC Crypto, XRP’s recent moves are part of a broader corrective structure. In his latest update shared on the social media platform X, he explained that the XRP/USD pair has yet to reach its first bearish target, which he identifies as part of a larger wave 4 correction. The analysis is based on the Elliott Wave structure, which is characterized by three bullish and two corrective impulse waves. Notably, the analyst’s Elliott Wave count shows that XRP has been playing out a corrective Wave 4 move since it peaked at a new all-time high price of $3.65 on July 18, a move that ended the Wave 3 impulse. Based on the Elliott Wave theory, Wave 4 is a brief correction move after Wave 3 just before another bullish Wave 5. Interestingly, the XRP price has declined by about 22.5% since it reached this all-time high. DustyBC’s analysis has been following this downtrend move in a series of technical analyses that goes as far back as mid-August. According to DustyBC, XRP’s price is expected to continue dropping before eventually setting up for a bullish wave 5 recovery. The chart shared by the analyst indicates that XRP could continue to decline until it reaches the $2.65 to $2.60 price range before Wave 4 eventually bottoms out. Long-Term Perspective Is Positive Despite the bearish short-term forecast, DustyBC noted that the overall outlook for XRP is bullish. He admonished traders not to rush into positions if they are not comfortable with short trades, and long-term holders should instead view the current weakness as discount territory to accumulate more XRP. XRP has struggled to maintain upward momentum in the past few days, and this lends voice to the notion of a corrective Wave 4 movement. As shown in the 4-hour chart above, XRP was rejected at the $3 price level some days ago, and this has led to a further decline in the past 48 hours. Related Reading: A New Vision For Money: Hoskinson Predicts Bitcoin Will Hit $10 Trillion Nonetheless, the long-term outlook is bullish, and a Wave 5 bounce could lead to a push to new all-time highs above $3.65. The decisive test now lies in whether XRP can hold support around $2.6 if it reaches there before positioning itself for the next wave higher. At the time of writing, XRP is trading at $2.80, down by 1.4% in the past 24 hours. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
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The Bitcoin price never really caught a break over the past week, falling below the $110,000 mark by Tuesday, August 26. While it looked set to make a strong comeback, jumping back above $113,000 on Thursday, the flagship cryptocurrency is now struggling around a new multi-week low of around $107,500. This recent price decline has sparked conversations around the BTC bull cycle potentially reaching its peak, especially considering the market is currently dominated by euphoria. However, a crypto analyst on social media platform X has come forward with an audacious prediction for the Bitcoin price over the next few months. BTC To Reach Cycle Top In December 2025: Analyst Crypto analyst Frank Fetter—after a renowned American economist—took to the X platform to submit an exciting and bold prediction for the price of Bitcoin in the remaining months of 2025. According to the online pundit, the Bitcoin price could reach as high as $256,000 in this cycle. Related Reading: Is The Bitcoin Rally Over? Analyst Forecasts Drop To $94,000 If This Level Doesn’t Hold This positive projection is based on the Bitcoin Index Performance Since Cycle Low, which assesses the performance of the BTC price in various 4-year cycle periods. This metric reflects the cyclical nature of the largest cryptocurrency market. While many reports are predicting the cycle theory to be dead, this particular chart shows that Bitcoin has yet to even complete the current bull cycle in the first place. As observed in the highlighted chart, the Bitcoin Index Performance data suggests that the Bitcoin price, in the past two cycles (2015 – 2018 and 2018 – 2022), reached its peak around 1,100 days after hitting its cycle low. The premier cryptocurrency grew by 110x and 21x in these 2015 – 2018 and 2018 – 2022 cycles, respectively. With the market leader currently up by over 7x from its last cycle low and around 100 days away from the historical top, Fetter projects the price of BTC to reach as high as $256,000 based on the 2018 – 2022 fractal. If this history does repeat itself, it means the flagship cryptocurrency would have grown 16x by the end of this cycle. According to the analyst, the Bitcoin price could reach this target as early as December 3, 2025. This potential leg up would represent an almost 140% move from the current price point for BTC. Bitcoin Price At A Glance As of this writing, the price of BTC stands around $108,301, reflecting a nearly 4% decline in the past 24 hours. According to data from CoinGecko, the premier cryptocurrency is down by more than 7% is the last seven days. Related Reading: Bitcoin’s Next Stop $183K? On-Chain Data Points to Explosive Cycle Peak Featured image from iStock, chart from TradingView
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Recent data from Bitcoin and gold ETFs revealed a departure from historical trends this month: instead of flows moving in opposite directions as they normally do, both Bitcoin and gold experienced outflows at the same time. This rare correlation speaks volumes about the current macroeconomic environment and shifting investor psychology. Bitcoin outflows didn’t benefit gold, […]
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Japan’s Gumi Inc., known in the gaming sector, is moving deeper into crypto by planning a major purchase of XRP. The company said it will acquire 2.5 billion yen, or close to $17 million, worth of the token as part of its blockchain push. Related Reading: Ethereum Bullishness: Ark Invest Boss Scoops $16-M More In BitMine Stock Accumulation Over Several Months According to a press release, the acquisition will not be a single purchase. Instead, Gumi will buy XRP gradually from September 2025 through February 2026. By spreading out its spending, the company appears to be aiming at lowering risk from sudden price changes in the market. XRP Price Could See Boost Analysts say Gumi’s steady, large-scale commitment could act as a price catalyst. With 2.5 billion yen entering the market over several months, consistent buying pressure might create upward momentum — especially if other institutions keep adding XRP to their treasuries. The move also sends a signal: a gaming organization tied to SBI Holdings is backing XRP’s role in cross-border payments and liquidity solutions. That confidence could draw extra investor attention to the token’s long-term utility. The company explained the move as part of its effort to get involved with XRP’s ecosystem. It highlighted XRP’s role in global remittances and its expanding use in financial services. Ripple’s close ties with SBI Holdings, Gumi’s major shareholder, were also pointed out as an important factor in the decision. Bitcoin Already In Play Before this XRP announcement, Gumi had already added Bitcoin to its balance sheet. Earlier this year, the company spent 1 billion yen, around $6.7 million, to acquire BTC. That investment didn’t just sit idle. The Bitcoin was staked on Babylon, a protocol that allows holders to earn rewards while waiting for possible price gains. With that strategy already in motion, the company is now set to run a two-pronged approach: Bitcoin will be used to generate steady income through staking, while XRP will be held as a long-term asset tied to its growing utility in payments and liquidity management. Related Reading: A New Vision For Money: Hoskinson Predicts Bitcoin Will Hit $10 Trillion Rising Institutional Interest In XRP The Japanese gaming giant’s latest move comes at a time when a growing number of institutions are welcoming XRP into their balance sheets. Over recent months, several entities have disclosed their treasury game plans that include the top altcoin. Their aim, similar to Gumi’s, is to position ahead of potential gains if adoption pushes the price higher. For Gumi, this is more than a financial experiment. Executives believe Bitcoin and XRP together can provide a base for its blockchain-related business. They say the two assets will support growth in revenue while helping the company build lasting value. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
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The Bitcoin price is once again under heavy pressure in the market. An analyst has warned that the coin shows strong bearish signs after being rejected at a resistance level. The price has now fallen to a critical support area, where buyers are trying to hold the line. According to the analyst, if the level fails, the price could drop even lower, raising doubts about whether the key levels will remain safe. Analyst Says Bitcoin Price Turned Bearish After $121,000 Rejection The analyst explained that the bearish trend began when Bitcoin strongly rejected the $121,000 resistance level. According to the analyst, that rejection forced the coin to break down from its earlier upward channel, which had guided the price during its last rally. Once this breakdown happened, the mood in the market shifted, and a new bearish phase took hold. Related Reading: VanEck CEO Reveals Which Altcoin Is “The Wall Street Token”, It’s Not XRP The analyst added that Bitcoin first moved within a downward channel, but even that structure could not hold. As selling pressure increased, the coin also broke below the support level of this channel. The downward move marked a shift in sentiment, as buyers could not keep the price stable. According to the analyst, Bitcoin’s fall may now follow a steep local trend line, which could cause the coin to decline faster. This kind of move shows that sellers are firmly in control for now. The analyst’s view is that the rejection at $121,000 was a turning point, and the coin has been unable to regain strength since then. For many traders, this level has become a clear resistance that won’t break again without strong demand. $109,700 Support Under Pressure, Analyst Targets $104,000 Next The analyst also pointed out that Bitcoin is now directly testing the key buyer zone at $109,700. The level acts as a horizontal support, and the analyst says that if it fails, the bearish case could only grow stronger. While there may be a short period of sideways movement or a minor retest of the nearby trend line, the analyst believes the dominant force in the market remains downward pressure. Related Reading: Bitcoin OG Who Told People To Buy BTC At $1 Reveals How High XRP Price Will Go In simple terms, the analyst expects the weight of selling to break the $109,700 level. If that happens, the path to $104,000 becomes the next logical target. The analyst explained that this lower zone could be the next support area where buyers might try to fight back. However, if $109,700 does not hold, the move to $104,000 could come quickly. Beyond that, the market will begin to ask a bigger question — can Bitcoin hold the critical $100,000 level? Traders are watching closely, because a break below that level would mark a significant shift in the broader trend. Featured image from DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com
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