Ethereum price found support near the $3,950 zone and started a fresh surge. ETH is rising and might soon aim for a move above the $4,320 zone. Ethereum started a fresh increase above the $3,880 and $4,150 levels. The price is trading above $4,100 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a bullish trend line forming with support at $4,250 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could start a fresh increase if it remains supported above the $4,150 zone in the near term. Ethereum Price Eyes Fresh Surge Ethereum price started a fresh increase from the $3,950 support zone, beating Bitcoin. ETH price was able to recover above the $4,000 and $4,250 resistance levels. The bulls even pushed the price above the $4,300 resistance zone. Finally, the price tested the $4,360 resistance zone. A high was formed at $4,362 and the price is now consolidating gains above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $3,545 swing low to the $4,362 high. Ethereum price is now trading above $4,200 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is also a bullish trend line forming with support at $4,250 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. On the upside, the price could face resistance near the $4,320 level. The next key resistance is near the $4,350 level. The first major resistance is near the $4,400 level. A clear move above the $4,400 resistance might send the price toward the $4,500 resistance. An upside break above the $4,500 resistance might call for more gains in the coming sessions. In the stated case, Ether could rise toward the $4,550 resistance zone or even $4,650 in the near term. Are Dips Limited In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $4,320 resistance, it could start a downside correction. Initial support on the downside is near the $4,250 level. The first major support sits near the $4,200 zone. A clear move below the $4,200 support might push the price toward the $4,120 support. Any more losses might send the price toward the $4,050 support level in the near term. The next key support sits at $4,000. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is gaining momentum in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now above the 50 zone. Major Support Level – $4,150 Major Resistance Level – $4,320
Federico Carrone, a privacy-focused Ethereum core developer, confirmed that he has been released after being accused by Turkish authorities of aiding the “misuse” of an Ethereum privacy protocol.
XRP’s price action is sending mixed signals. While short-term gains have appeared, the bigger picture on the weekly chart still leans towards weakness in the coming months. On the weekly timeframe, XRP has a confirmed bearish divergence, a technical sign that momentum is slowing. This usually points to a possible pullback ahead. While short-term rallies …
Musk's legal threat against Apple could intensify scrutiny on tech giants' AI partnerships, potentially reshaping industry dynamics.
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The cryptocurrency market has seen a notable rebound in the lead-up to Tuesday’s US Consumer Price Index (CPI) release, with Bitcoin climbing above $122,000 over the weekend and Ethereum rising by nearly 20% in the past week to more than $4,300. The gains have coincided with improved sentiment in US equity markets, with QCP Capital noting that the correlation between Bitcoin and equity performance has strengthened since mid-July. Total market capitalization for digital assets also surged above $4.1 trillion, reflecting an increase on Monday. The upcoming CPI report is being closely monitored for signs of inflationary trends. Consensus expectations point to a year-over-year increase of 10 basis points in headline inflation, bringing it to 2.8%. Related Reading: Bitcoin Open Interest Flips Negative After July Peak – Risk Appetite Cools QCP Capital stated that a softer reading could reinforce expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut in September, while a higher-than-expected figure might disrupt the rally in risk assets, including cryptocurrencies. Analysts suggest that the market is preparing for both outcomes, with positioning in derivatives markets indicating hedging on the downside while still leaving room for upward momentum. Bitcoin and ETH Derivatives Data Signals Market Caution Options market activity shows that traders are actively preparing for volatility around the CPI release. QCP Capital highlighted demand for short-dated Bitcoin puts in the $115,000–$118,000 range, suggesting that some market participants are protecting against a potential price drop. At the same time, there has been continued short-call covering, indicating reduced willingness to bet against further gains. Aggregated Bitcoin options open interest stands at $43 billion, close to the $49 billion peak recorded in July. The firm expects implied volatility to remain elevated until the CPI release, after which it could compress if Bitcoin fails to break through resistance levels. Ethereum options activity is similarly strong, with open interest at $13.9 billion, the highest level so far in 2025 and approaching the all-time high of $14.6 billion set in March 2024. Elevated open interest in both BTC and ETH suggests that traders are heavily engaged in positioning around macroeconomic events, with the CPI print seen as a key catalyst for short-term price action. Institutional Flows and Longer-Term Outlook Beyond derivatives markets, institutional activity and flows into spot ETFs remain a focal point for analysts. CoinShares data shows that digital asset investment products saw $571 million in net inflows last week, driven by gains in both Bitcoin and Ethereum. QCP Capital noted that the market has absorbed recent large-scale sales from long-term holders without a breakdown in price trends, indicating resilience in market structure. Related Reading: Bitcoin Holds Strong Near All-Time High – Market Not Overheated Yet, Data Shows Despite short-term uncertainty, some analysts maintain a bullish view for the remainder of the year. Paul Howard, Senior Director at Wincent, reiterated his forecast of $150,000 for Bitcoin before year-end, citing historical post-halving cycle trends. Howard noted that historically, post-halving years have seen significant rallies, adding that while there may be periods of consolidation, the overall market structure suggests higher prices are achievable in 2025. Featured image created with DALL-E, Chart from TradingView
The bitcoin market is no longer one of seller exhaustion, Glassnode says, but how long will the rebound last for?
Kakao's KRW-linked trademarks signal a potential cross-border payments push, though the rollout hinges on pending legislation.
The crypto market kicked off the week with bullish momentum as LayerZero Foundation revealed a $110 million proposal to acquire the Stargate cross-chain bridge. This sparked a sharp rally in both LayerZero’s ZRO token and Stargate’s STG token, which surged 26% and 20% respectively in the past 24 hours. Related Reading: Solana Faces Mid-Channel Standoff As Hourly Weakness Challenges Bullish Structure The proposal, posted on Stargate DAO’s forum, seeks to dissolve the Stargate DAO and phase out the STG token. In its place, holders would swap each STG for 0.08634 ZRO through a fixed-rate redemption contract. This shift would make ZRO the sole token powering the merged ecosystem while maintaining uninterrupted bridge. If approved, LayerZero will assume full control over Stargate’s operations, with revenues redirected toward ZRO buybacks, a move intended to strengthen the token’s long-term value. LayerZero (ZRO) Price Outlook Amid Bullish Momentum Following the announcement, ZRO climbed to $2.30, accompanied by a 540% surge in trading volume. Analysts suggest that breaking above $2.80 could pave the way toward the $3 psychological level. In parallel, the STG token experienced a rise of over 20% within the last 24 hours, reaching $0.20 at present. This positive movement reflects investor confidence in the token’s prospective performance in the cryptosphere. While enthusiasm is high, the proposal has drawn mixed reactions from STG holders, with some arguing the swap undervalues their tokens and removes staking rewards. The proposal requires a 70% supermajority vote from the DAO to pass, with community discussions underway. ZRO's price trends to the upside on the daily chart. Source: ZROUSD on Tradingview Strategic Push for a Unified Cross-Chain Ecosystem LayerZero’s acquisition proposal is structured as a strategic alignment intended to combine governance, improve technical efficiency, and support ongoing development. Stargate, launched by LayerZero in 2022, has processed over $70 billion in cross-chain transactions but has struggled to translate its network activity into sustained STG token growth. CEO Bryan Pellegrino described the plan as a “single unified direction” for both projects, allowing Stargate to execute on an ambitious roadmap while benefiting from LayerZero’s broader infrastructure. Related Reading: Ethereum Bullish Fundamentals Clash With Short-Term Leverage Risks Supporters believe merging tokens will eliminate inefficiencies and consolidate brand recognition in the competitive cross-chain market. If approved, the LayerZero–Stargate merger could reshape the cross-chain interoperability landscape, positioning ZRO for continued gains in the weeks ahead. Cover image from ChatGPT, ZROUSD chart from Tradingview
Thiel's investment signals growing institutional interest in Ethereum, potentially boosting its adoption and integration in corporate finance.
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MARA Holding’s expansion into AI and high-performance computing is expected to close in Q4, and comes amid a steep rise in Bitcoin mining difficulty.
In his latest market update, the crypto analyst known as VisionPulsed tempers bullish hopes for Dogecoin, arguing that a move to the long-sought $1 mark will require a precise alignment of market forces that has yet to materialize. While acknowledging speculative bursts are possible, he warned that the broader setup remains incomplete, keeping the meme coin’s parabolic breakout on hold. How Can Dogecoin Reach $1? He laid out a data-driven case: unless Ethereum breaks decisively to new highs while the halving-cycle timing extension and global M2 liquidity backdrop stay supportive, Dogecoin’s next parabolic leg remains out of reach. The immediate backdrop, he notes, is a bounce in Bitcoin dominance that again sidelined the prospect of a broad altcoin rally. Ethereum has improved the setup by making a new cycle high and clearing the $4,000 zone, but it now sits wedged beneath the final two technical hurdles from 2021—“the 2021 high in May and the 2021 high, which is the all-time high.” He frames the sequence plainly: “Once ETH breaks this high, ETH has officially gone onto a bull market.” Until that confirmation arrives, he treats talk of an imminent “Doge to the moon” phase as premature. Related Reading: Dogecoin Doomed To Chop? Analyst Sees $0.90–$1.50 Top—But Not Anytime Soon Price action on Dogecoin itself has not helped the cause. Vision Pulsed highlights a conspicuous topping-tail candle that formed after traders “piled in,” calling it “definitely not the candle you want to see.” He points to a prior instance where a similar wick preceded a local reversal, using it to caution against extrapolating short squeezes into sustainable trend. In his read, Dogecoin remains in a broad, choppy accumulation—an area he sketches as a bottoming process that can include fakeouts on both sides—rather than a confirmed uptrend. Even in a constructive scenario, he warns that failure of the broader conditions could force “one more” downside sweep before any genuine altseason takes hold. Timing is a second pillar of his analysis. He flags the 486-day mark from the most recent Bitcoin halving as a recurring inflection in prior cycles. “We are fastly approaching what would be considered the final bull-run push in 2021… 486 days from the halving,” he says, recalling that both of the last two cycles saw a sizable correction and then a final rally around that window. With April 19, 2024 as the halving date, August 18, 2025 is the analogous threshold this time—a date he treats as context, not destiny. “There are no guarantees,” he stresses, reflecting on the limits of historical rhyme. Related Reading: Dogecoin Is Right Where Past Bull Runs Have Taken Off: Analyst Liquidity—through the lens of the popular M2 money supply overlay—remains supportive, but not determinative in his view. He acknowledges that “everyone and their mother” watches M2 and that it currently “says there is a chance for a rally in this time period.” Yet he underscores that the relationship is not perpetual: in past cycles, M2 continued higher even as crypto rolled into a bear market. The takeaway is pragmatic and non-dogmatic: “We’ll use it until it doesn’t work,” but it cannot be a guarantee of an extended bull run on its own. From this macro-and-liquidity scaffold, he distills a clear gating function for Dogecoin’s headline target. For a sustained advance toward one dollar, three conditions should align: Ethereum must break above its 2021 highs to confirm a fresh bull market; the halving-cycle “extension” window—centered on the ~486-day post-halving rhythm—needs to open the historical runway for a terminal rally; and global M2 expansion needs to stay supportive enough to keep risk appetite. Inside Dogecoin’s own tape, he allows for meaningful volatility without structural change. “Could we have bullish swings back and forth to 30 cents? Sure,” he says, framing such moves as tradable ranges within a larger consolidation rather than the start of the terminal advance. What would convert that range into trend is not a single candlestick or an isolated breakout, but the multi-asset alignment he repeats throughout the update. At press time, DOGE traded at $0.22. Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com
Ethereum’s options market is gaining significant momentum, with open interest soaring to $13.75 billion, the highest level recorded in 2025, according to Glassnode data. The figure marks a notable increase and brings the market close to the $14.6 billion all-time high achieved in March of last year. The surge reflects a sharp rise in derivative […]
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Rumble, a YouTube rival and Bitcoin treasury firm, wants to snap up AI data center company Northern Data in its latest expansion push.
VivoPower International PLC has outlined a strategy to acquire $100 million Ripple shares as part of a broader initiative to integrate XRP into its corporate treasury, according to an Aug. 11 statement. According to the statement, the $100 million investment will expose VivoPower to 211 million XRP tokens, currently valued at around $696 million. VivoPower […]
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Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon may enter a change of plea on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. According to a court filing dated August 11, United States District Judge Paul Engelmayer was informed of the plea change, which will significantly change the legal course of the case after months of litigation. Previously, Kwon pleaded guilty to …
Ethereum (ETH) has extended its bullish run, surging past $4,300 and posting a staggering 45% gain over the past month. The world’s second-largest cryptocurrency now eyes the $5,000 milestone, triggered by unprecedented whale accumulation, institutional inflows, and a wave of regulatory clarity in the U.S. Related Reading: Ethereum Bullish Fundamentals Clash With Short-Term Leverage Risks In just the past four weeks, over $4.17 billion has flowed into Ethereum-focused investment products, with entities like Galaxy Digital, FalconX, and BitGo facilitating large-scale purchases. One “mysterious institution” reportedly acquired 221,166 ETH worth nearly $1 billion in a single week, signaling long-term confidence at elevated prices. Whale Buying and Institutional Inflows Strengthen Ethereum (ETH)’s Bullish Case Whale addresses holding more than 10,000 ETH have climbed to their highest level in a year, while public companies added 304,000 ETH ($1.3B) to their treasuries last week alone. Notably, BitMine Immersion Technologies accounted for $900 million of these purchases. Ethereum spot ETFs have also recorded significant inflows, with $327 million added in just the first week of August. Analysts note that the combination of whale activity and institutional buying has historically preceded major rallies, and with ETH breaking above the stubborn $4,000 resistance for the first time since 2021, market sentiment remains firmly bullish. ETH's price trends to the upside on the daily chart. Source: ETHUSD on Tradingview Regulatory Clarity and Network Growth Add Fuel to the Rally Recent U.S. regulatory developments have removed key uncertainties from the crypto market. The White House’s new digital asset framework, the Ripple-SEC case resolution, and President Donald Trump’s executive order allowing crypto in retirement accounts have boosted Ethereum’s legitimacy in traditional finance. Related Reading: Bitcoin Open Interest Flips Negative After July Peak – Risk Appetite Cools On-chain data reflects the momentum, with daily Ethereum transactions averaging 1.74 million and over 36 million ETH, roughly 30% of supply, locked in staking contracts. The ETH/BTC ratio has also climbed to near yearly highs, indicating a shift in market preference toward Ethereum. Bottom Line If ETH can break the $4,430 resistance, its previous all-time high of $4,860 is within reach. From there, bullish projections point to $5,000 and even $6,500 in 2025. While short-term corrections remain possible, the structural trend suggests Ethereum may be entering a new phase of price discovery. Cover image from ChatGPT, ETHUSD chart from Tradingview
Paxos has reapplied for a US national trust bank charter after its 2021 conditional approval expired.
Trump Media and Technology Group (TMTG) has filed its first amended registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the Truth Social Bitcoin ETF, advancing plans to enter the fast-growing spot Bitcoin ETF market. The ETF, to be listed on NYSE Arca under the ticker B.T., will hold Bitcoin (BTC) directly and seek […]
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Tuesday's CPI inflation data, followed by PPI report later this week, could make or break bitcoin's momentum, Bitfinex analysts said.
REX Osprey Solana (SOL) exchange-traded fund (ETF) recorded zero trading activity on four of six trading days through August 8, according to Farside Investors data. Trading under ticker SSK, the fund posted no flows on Aug. 1, Aug. 4, Aug. 5, and Aug. 7, with minimal $6.4 million in activity on Aug. 8 and $2.7 […]
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Chainlink’s growing role in SWIFT’s blockchain integration is drawing comparisons to XRP’s long-standing ambitions in the same sector. Related Reading: Ethereum Faith Fading? Samson Mow Says Holders Will Shift To Bitcoin Reports have disclosed that SWIFT already uses Chainlink technology to connect more than 11,000 banks to public and private blockchains, a move some believe gives Chainlink an edge in real-world adoption. Chainlink’s Ties With Global Finance Supporters point out that Chainlink’s work now spans major financial players such as the DTCC, Mastercard, central banks, and top asset managers. The collaboration with SWIFT is central to this progress, enabling data and transaction flows between multiple blockchains. When asked which blockchain would carry these transactions, Chainlink advocate Zack Rynes said any of the hundreds available could serve that role, leaving the door open for XRP and the XRP Ledger (XRPL) to participate. He did point out though that, in reality, Swift and Chainlink have been collaborating to link up 11,500 Swift-affiliated lenders to both public and private blockchain networks. People claim $XRP will replace Swift, when in reality Swift is working with @Chainlink to connect 11,500 Swift member banks to any public/private blockchain There’s a million examples of this kind of disconnect between narrative and reality$LINK = institutional coin pic.twitter.com/nt0XXtleV9 — Zach Rynes | CLG (@ChainLinkGod) August 10, 2025 Some XRP backers have pushed back, suggesting that outside criticism is a sign the token is nearing a major breakthrough. Rynes disagreed, arguing that his stance comes from the belief that Chainlink’s $14 billion market cap is too low compared to XRP’s $188 billion, especially given Chainlink’s institutional achievements. Different Views From Ripple Supporters The debate also drew in Dom Kwok, co-founder of EasyA, who responded to a remark from influencer Ansem that Chainlink is what Ripple would be “if it actually worked.” Kwok said he has personally seen Ripple’s technology used in real-world cases, but has yet to see Chainlink deployed in the same way or meet developers actively building with it. He noted that time spent directly with builders often reveals which technology is working at scale. Chainlink’s partnership with SWIFT dates back to 2016 but has accelerated recently. i have actually seen @ripple’s tech work in real life. i’ve never seen @chainlink work in real life, nor have i met anyone building with chainlink either. when you spend every day on the ground with developers you understand what tech works much better than an influencer who’s… https://t.co/0SIbExpvPf — Dom | EasyA (@dom_kwok) August 10, 2025 Related Reading: Ethereum Hits $4,300, Restoring Vitalik Buterin’s Crypto Billionaire Status Both announced a proof-of-concept at the most recent Chainlink SmartCon event, utilizing the Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) to interconnect SWIFT’s legacy messages with multiple blockchains. In May 2023, tests with BNY Mellon and BNP Paribas successfully transferred tokenized assets between chains. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon will plead guilty on Aug. 12 at 10:30 am ET in federal court. As Inner City Press reported, Judge Paul Engelmayer filed a docket order on August 11. The guilty plea represents a shift from Kwon’s previous trial defense strategy in the high-profile crypto fraud case. The change comes months […]
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The Uniswap Foundation, a well-funded nonprofit organization focused on growing and decentralizing the Uniswap protocol, has announced a new legal proposal. According to the proposal, the Uniswap Governance will adopt a Wyoming-registered Decentralized Unincorporated Nonprofit Association (DUNA) as the legal structure. The new legal entity dubbed DUNI will enable the Uniswap Protocol to retain its …
The US GENIUS Act may boost stablecoin adoption, but its ban on yield-bearing stablecoins could drive trillions into tokenized real-world assets.
Stripe is building payments blockchain Tempo with Paradigm, expanding its stablecoin infrastructure after Bridge and Privy deals.
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Earlier today, Bitcoin (BTC) surged past $122,000 for the first time since July 13, coming close to a new all-time high (ATH) before paring some gains, trading slightly above $119,500 at the time of writing. Bitcoin Eyes New ATH With Retail-Driven Rally According to a recent CryptoQuant Quicktake post by contributor ShayanMarkets, the average executed order size in the Bitcoin futures market has declined significantly over the past few months. This suggests that the recent price rally is being driven primarily by retail investors rather than institutional players. Related Reading: Bitcoin Derivatives Data Signals Fear As Binance Net Taker Volume Turns Bearish For context, the average executed order size is calculated by dividing the total traded volume by the number of executed orders. This metric helps identify whether market activity is dominated by retail participants or large-scale investors. ShayanMarkets shared the following chart showing large yellow and green clusters in late 2024 and early 2025, which corresponded with substantial whale inflows and fueled strong bullish rallies. However, recent weeks have seen a noticeable rise in red clusters, indicating that smaller, retail-sized orders are taking a larger share of market activity. The analyst noted that historically, whale dominance near market peaks has often coincided with local tops. Whale involvement in the BTC futures market has declined since Q2 2025, which could mean that institutional buyers are either holding existing positions from lower levels or waiting for more favorable re-entry points. ShayanMarkets concluded: This dynamic leaves Bitcoin in a position where a bullish breakout above its prior ATH could materialize in the coming weeks, unless renewed whale activity emerges to offload positions, triggering a distribution phase. Recent on-chain analysis suggests that BTC may currently be in a distribution phase. In a separate CryptoQuant post, analyst BorisVest noted that investors are employing a strategy called Smart dollar-cost averaging (DCA) to accumulate BTC at current levels ahead of potential price appreciation. Smart DCA is an upgraded version of the traditional DCA strategy, where investment amounts and timing are adjusted based on market conditions instead of fixed intervals. In crypto, it often uses indicators like moving average or RSI to increase buying during undervaluation phases. Is BTC At Risk Of A Price Correction? While rising retail participation in the BTC futures market can signal organic demand for the flagship cryptocurrency, other indicators point to a possible price correction that could disrupt Bitcoin’s bullish momentum. Related Reading: Bitcoin ETF Market Flashes Warning: IBIT Outflows Paired With Drop In Tron USDT Transfers For example, fresh on-chain data shows an uptick in Binance whale-to-exchange flows, often a precursor to near-term price pullbacks. In addition, recent changes in Bitcoin whales’ realized cap suggest a degree of fragility in the market. That said, not all signals are bearish. Some analysts believe BTC could be gearing up for another rally in the second half of the year, with targets as high as $150,000. At press time, BTC trades at $119,583, up 0.8% over the past 24 hours. Featured image from Unsplash, charts from CryptoQuant and TradingView.com
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Bitcoin (BTC) trades in a critical range ahead of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) release on Aug. 12. A recent “Bitfinex Alpha” report positioned BTC for either a breakout to new all-time highs or a retracement toward $110,000 support levels. The Aug. 12 inflation data represents a pivotal moment as market sensitivity to macroeconomic events […]
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In January, the Terraform Labs co-founder pleaded not guilty to several charges, including securities fraud, market manipulation, money laundering and wire fraud.
OpenAI’s new flagship crushes coding tests and complex logic, but creative work is sterile, safety rails are heavy-handed, and its cramped context window leaves it lagging rivals like Claude.