As gold edges near record highs $3475 this August 2025, crypto traders are watching closely. The world’s oldest safe-haven asset is soaring again, and its rise could set the tone for Bitcoin’s next big move. The question now is whether this gold rally is just a safe-haven play or the quiet signal that Bitcoin’s strongest …
Tether's strategic shift may enhance focus on scalable networks, potentially boosting innovation and efficiency in the evolving blockchain landscape.
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Ethereum has been testing key demand levels after slipping below the $4,600 mark, a breakdown that has intensified selling pressure across the market. Bulls, who recently drove ETH to new highs, are now losing control as momentum fades, and fear is beginning to creep back into sentiment. Traders are closely watching whether Ethereum can hold support zones or if a deeper retrace is on the horizon. Related Reading: Bitcoin Supply In Profit Hits Historical Threshold – Echoing Past Patterns Yet, beneath this volatility, on-chain data tells a different story. Top analyst Darkfost shared fresh insights showing that Binance’s Ethereum reserves have dropped by more than 10% in less than a week. The exchange balance fell from nearly 5 million ETH to just under 4.5 million, a sharp decline that points to strong demand. Typically, when reserves on major exchanges fall, it means investors are moving their ETH into private wallets or DeFi protocols — often a bullish sign of accumulation. While speculation and short-term fear may be fueling the current drop in reserves, the fundamentals behind Ethereum remain solid. Strong demand, coupled with consistent outflows from exchanges, signals that large players are positioning for the long term. For many, this divergence between price action and fundamentals could shape Ethereum’s next decisive move. Ethereum Reserves On Binance Decline In less than a week, Ethereum reserves on Binance have recorded a steep decline, dropping by more than 10%. According to data shared by analyst Darkfost, the amount of ETH available on the exchange fell from 4,975,000 on August 23 to just 4,478,000 today. This reduction of nearly half a million ETH underscores a powerful shift in market dynamics, signaling that investors are actively withdrawing their holdings from the platform. When exchange reserves fall at this pace, the implication is clear: users are choosing to move their assets into self-custody or deploy them in decentralized finance protocols to earn yield. Both behaviors are widely regarded as bullish signals, as they reduce the immediate supply of ETH available for trading and selling on centralized exchanges. This trend often points to stronger conviction among holders and a preference for long-term accumulation rather than short-term speculation. While it is possible that internal transfers within Binance may have contributed to the overall decline, the consistent pace of outflows over several days suggests genuine market demand is at play. The drop in reserves comes at a time of heightened volatility for Ethereum, reinforcing the narrative that large investors continue to accumulate, even as price action remains choppy. Ultimately, the decline in Binance’s ETH reserves highlights an underlying strength in Ethereum’s fundamentals. Despite fears of selling pressure, the data suggests demand is firm, with investors positioning for what many expect to be the next phase of Ethereum’s rally. Related Reading: Bitcoin Normalized Address Activity Drops To 30%: Selling Pressure Eases Bulls Lose Support As Sellers Pressure Market Structure Ethereum is trading near $4,338 after slipping below the $4,400 level, signaling growing selling pressure in the short term. The 4-hour chart highlights a shift in momentum, with ETH now trading under the 50-day ($4,554) and 100-day ($4,499) moving averages. This breakdown suggests that bears have gained the upper hand after weeks of volatility. For now, ETH is holding above the 200-day moving average at $4,167, which acts as the last major line of defense for the broader uptrend. If bulls can stabilize the price here, Ethereum could attempt a rebound back toward the $4,500–$4,600 range, but momentum remains weak. The inability to sustain strength above $4,600 has left ETH vulnerable to further downside. Related Reading: Bitcoin Taker Buy/Sell Ratio Plunges To Lowest Since 2018: Strong Sell Signal Flashes If selling pressure continues, a deeper retrace toward $4,200 cannot be ruled out. This level coincides with prior demand zones and aligns with the 200-day moving average, making it a critical support area. Conversely, reclaiming $4,500 would be the first signal that buyers are regaining control. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView
The game does not include the PENGU token at launch, but Pudgy Penguins and Mythical Games are exploring "interesting ways" to add tokens.
His remarks come despite China banning much of the industry, though peer-to-peer crypto transactions and some bitcoin mining still occur.
The fee reduction on the Tron network could enhance user engagement and long-term growth, despite potential short-term revenue impacts.
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Bitcoin’s story is no longer just about charts, price swings, or investment gains. At the Bitcoin Asia conference in Hong Kong, Eric Trump highlighted how Bitcoin is now stepping into the world of global politics. He emphasized that both the United States and China are shaping the future of digital finance, proving that Bitcoin has …
Eliza Labs, an AI software company, has sued Elon Musk’s X Corp. (formerly Twitter). The company accused X of exploiting Eliza’s technology before suspending its account and rolling out copycat AI products. The company called X’s move a “calculated and cunning” attempt to undermine competition. Eliza Labs Accuses X of Theft & Deception According to …
The TRX price has entered a crucial phase as network activity on TRON surges and large-scale stablecoin transfers dominate on-chain flows. While TRX price today trades near $0.3391, recent whale-driven USDT movements and growing network demand suggest a potential breakout toward the $0.50 mark if momentum sustains. Why Whale Activity and Bitcoin Correlation Matters? Over …
Raoul Pal says two of crypto’s most-watched legacy altcoins—XRP and Dogecoin—are coiling for their next act. In a new X thread framed as “the Crypto Waiting Room,” the Real Vision and GMI co-founder argues that a broad swath of the market is consolidating before another leg higher, with capital already “full ported” into Ethereum and rotation risk building for assets lower down the stack. XRP And Dogecoin Are In The ‘Waiting Room’ “Let’s talk about the Crypto Waiting Room… many key parts of the crypto ecosystem are in the waiting room ready to launch,” Pal wrote, opening a chart-dense series that he says draws on Global Macro Investor’s probabilistic framework. He placed Total3—the market excluding Bitcoin and Ethereum—“ready to launch from the waiting room,” while stressing that “OTHERS (Outside of Top 10… purest form of Alts season where all shit rises) [is] still in the waiting room but longer to launch.” Related Reading: XRP Holds Golden Retrace At $2.90: Wave 3 Breakout To $5.4 In Sight He added, “ETH… Full Port. SOL… next to leave the waiting room… Sui in the waiting room, will follow SOL.” He was explicit on the two crowd favorites: “DOGE – in the waiting room. Will full port when OTHERS does…” and “XRP… in the process of Full Porting…” Pal’s “waiting room” metaphor is shorthand for a market structure he says rhymes with past cycles: liquidity first concentrates in the highest-quality, most institutionally accepted assets, then rotates down the risk curve as momentum broadens. “People need to learn patience. The path is clear… but never, ever expect tick for tick perfection. It’s the pattern that counts,” he cautioned with regards to the infamous M2 money supply chart, emphasizing that GMI’s approach is to seek “rhythm and rhymes of markets” rather than one-for-one chart overlays. “As ever, at GMI we are working with probabilistic frameworks and contextualisation… we use a framework of around 1,000 key charts which we then simplify and simplify.” The macro pillar of the thesis is liquidity. “The rate of change is only going to rise in the key metric of Total Global Liquidity… US, EU, China and Japan all need to roll debts,” Pal wrote, calling that confluence “an absurdly bullish backdrop, along with the reg changes, DAT’s and sovereign accumulation along with Wall Street acceptance.” In his timeline, the current crypto cycle “extends into Q1 2026 and possibly Q2 2026 due to slow business cycle forcing more liquidity for longer.” Or, as he put it more colloquially: “wen banana? We’ve been in it since Aug 2024 and the acceleration phase lies ahead.” Technically, the “waiting room” framing aligns with what long-horizon charts of XRP and Dogecoin have been telegraphing. Multi-year weekly structures on both assets show a repeating cadence of broad, descending consolidations that ultimately resolve into impulsive upside, followed by new, tighter coils beneath prior cycle highs. Related Reading: XRP Whales Unload Massive Bags: Distribution Or Trap? The current phase features exactly that kind of triangular compression: XRP’s post-spring surge has bled into a small symmetrical triangle under its 2025 peak, while Dogecoin’s 2021–2024 falling channel gave way to a higher base that is now narrowing into a wedge. Pal’s point is not that breakouts are guaranteed or imminent on a given candle, but that the setup is consistent with earlier “pre-rotation” conditions. The investor also invoked cycle analogs without over-promising precision. “And it looks similar to 2017…” he noted, before repeating that GMI is “not looking for perfect matches.” The probabilistic takeaway, he said, is that the market remains in an expansionary regime, with breadth likely to improve as non-BTC/ETH segments clear their bases. “The only question is… will your bags go up or do you have the wrong allocation? That is up to you my friends. Buy the ticket, take the ride.” At press time, XRP traded at $2.84. Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com
Open interest in SOL futures hit a record high alongside a rally in the token's price to a level not seen since February even as Solana application revenue dropped.
Bitcoin and Ethereum are seeing major activity as both retail and institutional investors pour money into exchanges and ETFs. Spot Bitcoin ETFs Gain Momentum U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs are emerging as a key player in the market. On high-volume days, they handle between $5–10 billion in trades, sometimes surpassing most crypto exchanges. This highlights the …
XRP price must hold above $2.80 or risk triggering a technical correction in September, with the downside target closer to $2.
Dutch crypto firm Amdax raised $23.3 million to launch AMBTS, a Bitcoin treasury company aiming to list on Amsterdam’s Euronext and accumulate 1% of all BTC.
Borrowing activity in crypto markets accelerated sharply in the second quarter of 2025, according to new figures from Galaxy Research. The study found that loans backed by digital assets across DeFi protocols climbed to a record $26.47 billion, up 42.1% from the previous quarter. That surge lifted the overall balance of crypto-collateralized loans, including both […]
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Your day-ahead look for Aug. 29, 2025
Bitcoin whale behavior remains "spoofy" as crypto traders flag BTC price patterns repeating this week with US inflation data incoming.
Realized price levels highlight investor stress and looming psychological thresholds
As Wall Street cheers historic highs and the S&P 500 touches new records, it closed above 6,500 points for the first time. While stocks have soared, Bitcoin (BTC) plunged to $109,850 today after hitting $124,000 last month. Meanwhile, ETH, XRP, and other cryptocurrencies are struggling to recover. For many traders and market observers, this isn’t …
Charles Hoskinson, a founder of Ethereum and the driving force behind Cardano, laid out a sweeping forecast for crypto markets and payments this week. Related Reading: Dogecoin Gears Up For Triple Surge Vs. Bitcoin – Details He predicted Bitcoin could reach $250,000 in the current market cycle and said the token’s total market value might hit $10 trillion in the next five years. Reports have disclosed that he links that outlook to new US stablecoin rules and what he calls clearer market structure. Bitcoin’s Role And Limits In an interview on the David Lin Report, Hoskinson argued that Bitcoin’s design made it strong as a store of value but limited as a global payments rail. He pointed to the old “big block” debates that pushed the network toward saving rather than everyday payments. Layer Two solutions, he said, are where Bitcoin gains the speed and lower cost needed for daily use. This framing leaves room for other blockchains to offer broader financial services. Cardano’s Track Record And Staking Hoskinson framed Cardano as an alternative path — one built on research and formal methods rather than rapid experimentation. Based on reports, the network has operated continuously for about eight years and uses a proof-of-stake model that many users back. Reports also state that over 70% of ADA in circulation has been staked by holders who support the network. That figure is commonly cited when comparing Cardano’s staking take-up to other blockchains. Stablecoins, Lawmakers, And Push For Tokenization Stablecoins are central to Hoskinson’s case. He told lawmakers and audiences that tokens tied to fiat could give people in countries with weak local currencies access to dollar-like stability. According to White House materials, the GENIUS Act has moved through the political process and was signed into law by US President Donald Trump, creating a new US framework for stablecoins. Based on data, the stablecoin market has topped $250 billion in supply, a milestone that regulators and banks are watching closely. A Critique Of Traditional Markets Hoskinson was blunt about exchanges and the stock market. He called current exchange practices “preposterous” and criticized systems that rely on centralized trust, including large listing fees and gatekeeping by a few firms. Related Reading: Finance News Giant Outlines Where XRP Could Be In 2026 And Beyond He said decentralized exchanges — where the protocol enforces rules — could cut out those middlemen and give people more control over their assets. That pitch fits a wider industry argument for moving custody and trade settlement onto public blockchains. For Hoskinson, Bitcoin will stay digital gold, while stablecoins, tokenized assets, and decentralized systems grow around it. The real question, he suggests, is not only how high Bitcoin’s price can go, but how the movement of money will be reshaped. Featured image from Meta, chart from TradingView
CoinShares’ net profit rose 35% to $32.4 million in Q2, up from $24 million in the previous quarter.
Ethereum’s monthly onchain volume surged above $320 billion in August, its biggest month since 2021, amid strong institutional demand and low fees.
Eric Trump recently took the stage at the Bitcoin Asia conference in Hong Kong, voicing strong support for the crypto industry. He praised the Bitcoin community and highlighted how it stood behind his father, Donald Trump, before he secured his second U.S. presidential term. Donald Trump’s administration has already created a friendlier regulatory climate for …
Around eleven spot XRP ETF proposals are awaiting the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) decision. Analysts, including Dom Kwok, founder of EasyA, recently said that the approval could unlock billions in inflows, potentially making XRP ETFs larger than Bitcoin or Ethereum. Full List of XRP ETF Filing Data collected by Bloomberg Intelligence. ProShares Ultra …
CoinShares is currently pursuing a U.S. listing to tap deeper capital markets and expand its presence beyond Europe.
Shiba Inu price is under the claws of bears after a fresh sell-off pushed its value down by 3.46% today to $0.00001225. The meme token’s market capitalization slipped to $7.21 billion, while 24-hour trading volume fell 12.26% to $183.75 million. Wondering what led to the fall? Well, there are several factors weighing heavily on sentiment. …
Bitcoin may see a deeper correction toward $103,000 after losing a key support level, new BTC price analysis concludes.
On-chain investigator ZachXBT has once again stirred the XRP community, accusing Ripple holders of adding little value to the industry apart from serving as “exit liquidity” for insiders. He also pointed to Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen’s token movements, alleging that millions of XRP were sent to exchanges during price rallies. ZachXBT’s Harsh Take on Ripple …
The Solana blockchain recorded a steep revenue decline in the second quarter of 2025, even as its decentralized finance ecosystem expanded. A recent report from Messari shows that while total value locked (TVL) on the network increased, application revenue, referred to as Solana’s “Chain GDP,” fell sharply during the reporting period. According to the report, […]
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Avalanche transaction growth topped all blockchain networks with 66%, as the smart-contract network saw more government implementation and renewed ETF applications.