Pantera Capital has invested $300 million into crypto treasury companies, saying they may offer better returns than crypto ETFs.
Ether's market capitalization has typically reached up to 35% of Bitcoin's in past cycles, and its price could reach $8,500 if the pattern repeats and Bitcoin hits $150,000.
Litecoin is on the verge of testing a major breakout level, with bulls aiming to push the LTC price into the $175–$180 zone by the end of August 2025. Growing market hype, rising on-chain activity, and renewed crypto market momentum are fueling speculation of an explosive move ahead. If Litecoin smashes through this resistance, it …
Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon has admitted in court that he knowingly participated in a scheme to defraud cryptocurrency investors, reversing his previous denials after the collapse of the Terra ecosystem. From Mocking Victims to Admitting Guilt For months after the crash that wiped out billions, Kwon used Twitter to mock victims, post jokes, and …
Ripple’s Chief Technology Officer, David Schwartz, has addressed one of the longest-running myths about XRP, the claim that hundreds of transactions from the early days wiped out part of the cryptocurrency’s supply due to a bug. The “Lost XRP” Story According to critics, 534 transactions involving XRP’s original supply, known as the premine of 100 …
After the announcement of the conclusion of the Ripple-SEC legal battle that began in 2020, the XRP price had surged by more than 12% in response. This brought the altcoin back above the $3 level to put the bulls back in charge of the price once again. However, there has been a slowdown in the price in the face of profit-taking, and a crypto analyst has suggested that the price could continue to decline toward the next major support level. Descending Trendline Break Not Enough To Hold Price Following the surge that was triggered by the Ripple-SEC announcement, the XRP price was able to break a descending trendline that had formed after its July peak. This break had seen the price push toward $3.4 before being beaten back down again, crypto analyst HAMED_AZ highlighted in a new analysis. Related Reading: Pundit Predicts ‘Near Term’ Bitcoin And Ethereum Prices, There’s Still Room To Run This was triggered by the resistance encountered just before $3.4 and has now sent the altcoin back into a corrective phase. So far, the bulls have been fighting off this correction as the $3.2 level has continued to serve as support. However, the analyst predicts that the correction is far from done. HAMED explains that it is likely that the XRP price will end up breaking back down to retest the previously broken trendline at around $2.9. This would mean another crash below $3 could be in the works, erasing all of the support that had been built up at this level. The Continuation Of The XRP Price Rally While a break toward the previously broken trendline is expected, the analyst’s chart suggests that the digital asset could find support just above $2.9. This level would mark the completion of the pullback and would serve as the lift-off point for a bullish continuation that could push the price higher. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Could Hit A Small Roadblock To ATH As CME Gap Threatens Crash This move would also put the XRP price on the path of an ascending trendline from the month of June, which would coincide with the $2.93 bottom. Once this is completed, HAMED expects the XRP price to pull upward toward brand-new all-time highs. From here, an over 35% increase is expected, which would put XRP over $4. If this happens, then it would clear the current peak of $3.84, which was recorded 8 years ago in 2018. Featured image from Dall.E, chart from TradingView.com
In August 2025, the Bitcoin Futures Power index fell to zero after a period of positive readings that aligned with BTC’s price growth. This neutral level signals a slowdown in futures market momentum, influenced by open interest, funding rates, and order imbalances. With Bitcoin trading near its all-time high, the index’s neutral stance raises the …
US banking groups have urged Congress to close a so-called loophole letting stablecoin issuers offer yields through affiliate firms, fearing it undermines the banking system.
ETH is nearing its all-time high, with analysts predicting further upside potential.
Fidelity Investments acquired $145 million worth of Ethereum (ETH), reflecting rising institutional demand for the cryptocurrency. This substantial purchase highlights Fidelity’s ongoing commitment to expanding its digital asset portfolio as Ethereum trades near $4,600. The move aligns with a broader trend of increased investment in Ethereum through spot ETFs and other institutional channels, signaling confidence …
Norway’s $1.7 trillion sovereign wealth fund, Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM), increased its indirect Bitcoin exposure by 192%, rising from 3,821 BTC at the end of 2024 to 7,161 BTC in 2025. This surge, valued at approximately $844 million, primarily came through investments in leading Bitcoin-holding companies like Strategy and Marathon Digital. The move highlights …
An Ethereum Foundation-linked wallet sold 2,400 ETH at $4,602, just hours after offloading 1,695 ETH for $7.72 million in DAI. The wallet originally received 20,756 ETH from the Foundation’s “EF 1” address in 2017. Such transactions are part of the Foundation’s routine treasury and funding strategy, supporting operations, grants, and ecosystem development. The sale comes …
“BTC implied volatility remains near all-time lows while ETH’s short-dated vol has jumped materially — that’s a sign traders see more upside and near-term action in ETH,” one trader said.
Solana started a fresh increase from the $175 zone. SOL price is now up nearly 10% and might aim for more gains above the $200 zone. SOL price started a fresh upward move above the $185 and $190 levels against the US Dollar. The price is now trading above $192 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There was a break above a bearish trend line with resistance at $178 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could extend gains if it clears the $200 resistance zone. Solana Price Starts Fresh Surge Solana price started a decent increase after it found support near the $175 zone, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. SOL climbed above the $180 level to enter a short-term positive zone. The price even smashed the $192 resistance. There was a break above a bearish trend line with resistance at $178 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair. The bulls were able to push the price above the $195 barrier. A high was formed at $199 and the price is now consolidating gains above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $173 swing low to the $199 high. Solana is now trading above $192 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. On the upside, the price is facing resistance near the $200 level. The next major resistance is near the $202 level. Source: SOLUSD on TradingView.comThe main resistance could be $205. A successful close above the $205 resistance zone could set the pace for another steady increase. The next key resistance is $212. Any more gains might send the price toward the $220 level. Are Downsides Supported In SOL? If SOL fails to rise above the $200 resistance, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $194 zone. The first major support is near the $186 level or the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $173 swing low to the $199 high. A break below the $186 level might send the price toward the $180 support zone. If there is a close below the $180 support, the price could decline toward the $175 support in the near term. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for SOL/USD is gaining pace in the bullish zone. Hourly Hours RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for SOL/USD is above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $194 and $186. Major Resistance Levels – $200 and $212.
U.S. spot Ethereum ETFs attracted $523.9 million in net inflows on Tuesday, following Monday’s $1.02 billion record. This marks six consecutive days of gains, totaling $2.33 billion. BlackRock’s ETHA led with $318.67 million, followed by Fidelity’s FETH at $144.9 million. ETH traded near $4,667, close to its $4,878 record, as institutional demand and corporate treasury …
US and international law enforcement agencies have taken down servers and websites linked to the BlackSuit ransomware group and seized $1 million in crypto.
The cryptocurrency market may soon see one of its biggest shakeups yet, with experts predicting that an XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) could attract massive institutional investment this year. According to Steven McClurg, CEO of Canary Capital, the launch of an XRP ETF could pull in $5 billion in inflows in just the first month, far …
The funding success may enhance ALT5 Sigma's market influence, potentially impacting crypto adoption and financial strategies globally.
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Despite Ether finally edging back toward its all-time high of $4,878, chatter on social media shows retail traders remain skeptical and in disbelief, according to Santiment.
XRP price is consolidating gains below the $3.320 zone. The price is showing positive signs and might aim for a move above the $3.350 resistance. XRP price is struggling to settle above the $3.30 zone. The price is now trading above $3.220 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $3.288 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could gain bullish momentum if it clears the $3.30 zone. XRP Price Eyes Upside Break XRP price formed a base above the $3.10 level and started a fresh increase, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price gained pace for a move above the $3.120 and $3.15 resistance levels. The bulls pumped the price above the $3.250 resistance, but the bears were active near $3.30. A high was formed at $3.30 and the price dipped toward the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $3.10 swing low to the $3.30 high. The price is now trading above $3.220 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. On the upside, the price might face resistance near the $3.2880 level. There is also a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $3.288 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. The first major resistance is near the $3.30 level. A clear move above the $3.30 resistance might send the price toward the $3.350 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $3.380 resistance or even $3.40 in the near term. The next major hurdle for the bulls might be near the $3.450 zone. Another Decline? If XRP fails to clear the $3.30 resistance zone, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $3.20 level. The next major support is near the $3.150 level or the 76.4% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $3.10 swing low to the $3.30 high. If there is a downside break and a close below the $3.150 level, the price might continue to decline toward the $3.080 support. The next major support sits near the $3.020 zone where the bulls might take a stand. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for XRP/USD is now gaining pace in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for XRP/USD is now above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $3.150 and $3.080. Major Resistance Levels – $3.30 and $3.350.
Macro sentiment remains influenced by broader risk markets, but DOGE’s higher lows and persistent whale bids keep the near-term structure constructive.
CoreWeave reported strong Q2 revenue, but profitability lagged and shares fell in after hours trading amid rising costs and thinner margins.
Sui (SUI) is attempting to reclaim a key resistance area after recovering from last week’s lows and growing institutional interest in the ecosystem, leading some analysts to suggest that a breakout might be around the corner. Related Reading: ZORA Hits New ATH Amid 50% Daily Surge – What’s Behind The Breakout? SUI Rallies Amid Ecosystem Interest On Tuesday, SUI jumped 7.4% intraday following major news for the ecosystem from institutional players. The cryptocurrency has been attempting to reclaim the $3.90-$4.00 zone over the past few weeks, briefly breaking out during the July market rally. The altcoin has been trading between $2.33-$4.00 price range since the Q2 recovery, hitting a seven-month high of $4.44 two weeks ago. For most of this period, SUI has hovered within the mid-zone of its multi-month range, failing to reclaim the $4.00 resistance multiple times. The early August pullback saw the token drop 27% from the local highs before bouncing at the end of last week. Since then, SUI’s price has recovered 20% from this month’s lows, rallying 6.65% in the past 24 hours to the $3.90 area. On August 12, one of the largest digital asset firms, Grayscale Investments, announced two new products that expand its “existing lineup of Sui Ecosystem products.” Earlier this year, the firm launched its Grayscale Sui Trust, which fueled a 44% rally after the announcement. Now, the firm has launched the Grayscale DeepBook Trust and the Grayscale Walrus Trust to “offer investors exposure to two key protocols driving innovation within the Sui ecosystem,” affirmed Rayhaneh Sharif-Askary, Grayscale’s Head of Product and Research. The trusts, which are now open for daily subscriptions for eligible accredited investors, function as Grayscale’s other single-asset investment trusts and are solely invested in the DEEP and WAL tokens, respectively. SUI’s Price Ready For $10? Analyst Sjuul from AltCryptoGems noted the cryptocurrency “really likes to move along the 3 drives pattern.” The pattern consists of three consecutive price movements in the same direction, before a trend reversal. As the chart shows, SUI displayed a bullish 3 drives formation during the November-January rally, which was followed by a bearish 3 drives pattern during the February-April pullback. Now, the cryptocurrency has been potentially repeating the bullish setup since the May breakout, with the third drive up still ahead. “We should still have one leg left,” the analyst asserted, which could propel SUI’s price to the $5.00 resistance. Crypto Rand noted that SUI is consolidating after its local breakout, which could target an initial run to the $5.00 mark and a potential rally to an all-time high (ATH) around the $10 barrier. Related Reading: XRP Stumbles, But A Recovery Could Be Around The Corner Similarly, analyst Alex Clay suggested that investors should “not ignore SUI,” as it has a potential cycle top of $11.7. He explained that altcoin displays a strong higher timeframe with a cup and handle formation between 2023 and 2024, followed by a re-accumulation within a 10-month symmetrical triangle. To the market watcher, the compression period “is over” and a breakout could be imminent in the coming weeks. A confirmed breakout from the $4.00 resistance could kickstart a rally to a new high between the $7.90 and $11.7 area. As of this writing, SUI trades at $3.91, a 12% increase in the monthly timeframe. Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com
HashFlare co-founders Sergei Potapenko and Ivan Turõgin were given time served for copping to their roles in a $577 million scheme, with prosecutors saying they’re weighing an appeal.
Ripple Labs and the SEC have dismissed their appeals, ending litigation and boosting institutional inflows, with daily volumes increasing by 208%.
Ethereum price found support near the $4,200 zone and started a fresh surge. ETH is rising and might soon aim for a move above the $4,620 zone. Ethereum started a fresh increase above the $4,250 and $4,350 levels. The price is trading above $4,400 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a bullish trend line forming with support at $4,400 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could start a fresh increase if it remains supported above the $4,200 zone in the near term. Ethereum Price Rallies Again Ethereum price started a fresh increase from the $4,150 support zone, beating Bitcoin. ETH price was able to recover above the $4,320 and $4,350 resistance levels. The bulls even pushed the price above the $4,400 resistance zone. Finally, the price tested the $4,635 resistance zone. A high was formed at $4,634and the price is now consolidating gains above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $4,171 swing low to the $4,634 high. Ethereum price is now trading above $4,400 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is also a bullish trend line forming with support at $4,400 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. On the upside, the price could face resistance near the $4,620 level. The next key resistance is near the $4,650 level. The first major resistance is near the $4,680 level. A clear move above the $4,680 resistance might send the price toward the $4,750 resistance. An upside break above the $4,750 resistance might call for more gains in the coming sessions. In the stated case, Ether could rise toward the $4,800 resistance zone or even $4,840 in the near term. Are Dips Supported In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $4,620 resistance, it could start a downside correction. Initial support on the downside is near the $4,525 level. The first major support sits near the $4,400 zone. A clear move below the $4,400 support might push the price toward the $4,350 support. Any more losses might send the price toward the $4,350 support level in the near term. The next key support sits at $4,250. 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 – $4,400 Major Resistance Level – $4,620
An analyst has pointed out how the breakout from this multi-year long XRP triangle pattern could point to a massive bullish target for the asset’s price. XRP Has Been Shooting Up Since Breaking Out Of This Triangle In a new post on X, analyst Ali Martinez has talked about a multi-year technical analysis (TA) pattern in XRP’s weekly price chart. The pattern in question is a triangle, which forms whenever an asset trades between two converging trendlines. The upper line of the pattern is likely to provide resistance, while the lower one support. A break out of either of these levels can hint at a continuation of trend in that direction; a surge above the triangle can be a bullish signal, while a drop under it a bearish one. Related Reading: Bitcoin Retraces Below $120,000: Is Coinbase Selling To Blame? Triangles can be of a few types, with three popular ones being the ascending, descending, and symmetrical variations. The orientation of the trendlines decides which category a specific triangular channel belongs to. One trendline being parallel to the time-axis means that the pattern is one of the first two types. More specifically, it’s an ascending triangle if the upper line is parallel, while it’s a descending one in the case of a flat lower line. When both trendlines approach each other at a roughly equal and opposite angle, the symmetrical triangle forms. In the context of the current topic, the triangle of interest is closest to this type. Below is the chart shared by Martinez that shows the long-term triangle that the 7-day price of XRP was trading inside before its earlier breakout. As is visible in the graph, the weekly XRP price was trading inside a pattern that looked like a symmetrical triangle with a slight upward bias between 2018 and 2024. In a proper symmetrical triangle, the probability of a breakout occurring is considered the same in either direction, but considering that this triangle was angled upward, a bullish breakout may have been more likely. And indeed, in November 2024, the asset managed to break past the upper boundary of the formation, kickstarting a bull rally. Generally, triangle breakouts are considered to be of the same length as the height of the pattern. That is, the resulting move in the price may be equal to the distance between the trendlines at their widest. Related Reading: Bitcoin-Money Supply Link Is A Myth, Glassnode Researcher Reveals In the chart, Martinez has highlighted what the target could be for XRP, based on this idea: $12.60. From the current value of the cryptocurrency, a run to this level would imply an increase of almost 287%. It now remains to be seen whether the pattern would hold up for the token. XRP Price XRP recovered above $3.37 earlier, but the coin has since seen a retrace as its price is back at $3.25. Featured image from Dall-E, charts from TradingView.com
Bitcoin price is correcting gains below the $121,200 zone. BTC is now consolidating and might aim for a move above the $120,500 resistance zone. Bitcoin started a downside correction below the $121,200 zone. The price is trading above $118,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There is a bullish trend line forming with support at $118,600 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might start another increase if it clears the $120,250 resistance zone. Bitcoin Price Holds Key Support Bitcoin price failed to extend gains above $122,250 and started a downside correction. BTC corrected gains and traded below the $121,200 support zone. There was a move below the $120,500 level. The price dipped below the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $116,282 swing low to the $122,272 high. Finally, the price spiked below the $118,500 support and tested the 100 hourly Simple moving average. Bitcoin is now trading above $118,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There is also a bullish trend line forming with support at $118,600 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair. Immediate resistance on the upside is near the $120,000 level. The first key resistance is near the $120,250 level. The next resistance could be $120,850. A close above the $120,850 resistance might send the price further higher. In the stated case, the price could rise and test the $122,250 resistance level. Any more gains might send the price toward the $124,000 level. The main target could be $125,000. More Losses In BTC? If Bitcoin fails to rise above the $120,500 resistance zone, it could start another decline. Immediate support is near the $118,600 level or the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $116,282 swing low to the $122,272 high. The first major support is near the $117,800 level. The next support is now near the $116,550 zone. Any more losses might send the price toward the $115,500 support in the near term. The main support sits at $113,500, below which BTC might continue to move down. Technical indicators: Hourly MACD – The MACD is now losing pace in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for BTC/USD is now below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $118,600, followed by $117,800. Major Resistance Levels – $120,250 and $120,850.
A significant rate cut could signal economic concerns, potentially leading to market volatility and impacting future monetary policy decisions.
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Ethereum (ETH) has recently seen a remarkable resurgence, inching closer to its $4,878 all-time high (ATH) record after a prolonged period of consolidation. On Tuesday, ETH broke the $4,600 mark for the first time in years, outperforming other cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (BTC) and XRP. Ethereum ETFs Attract $8.2 Billion YTD This price performance is largely attributed to a significant influx of capital into Ethereum spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs), which recorded a staggering $1 billion in inflows in just a single day—the largest daily inflow to date. Related Reading: XRP Double-Bottom Breakout Sets Sights On $34, Predicts Analyst According to data from Messari, year-to-date inflows into Ethereum ETFs have reached $8.2 billion, accounting for approximately 1.5% of ETH’s market capitalization. In contrast, Bitcoin spot ETFs saw $178 million in inflows yesterday and $19.4 billion year-to-date, representing only 0.8% of BTC’s market cap. While BTC continues to lead in absolute flows, ETH is attracting nearly double the capital relative to its size, signaling a shift in investor sentiment. The recent growth in Ethereum’s price is also influenced by favorable regulatory developments. The signing of the GENIUS Act by President Donald Trump has established a new regulatory framework for stablecoins, which could enhance their adoption and integration within financial systems. Major banks such as Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan, Citigroup, and Bank of America are actively exploring the implementation of dollar-pegged cryptocurrencies, further validating the potential of this market. Public Companies Embrace ETH Jake from Messari highlights that this regulatory development and key data points have contributed to the reversal of the bearish outlook on Ethereum’s price witnessed over the past months due to its poor performance. Approximately $130 billion in stablecoins are currently secured, accounting for roughly 50% of the market share, alongside $7.2 billion in tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) and a growing number of enterprises building on the Ethereum blockchain. Moreover, 865,000 ETH is now being held by public companies that are adopting Strategy’s (previously MicroStrategy) Bitcoin treasury approach, reflecting a diverse range of institutional buyers converging on Ethereum as a long-term investment. SharpLink has appointed Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin as Chairman and holds over 360,000 ETH. BitMine has transitioned from Bitcoin mining to an Ethereum treasury model, while Bit Digital has completely shifted its focus to Ethereum, accumulating over 120,000 ETH. Tangible Capital Flows Institutional investors have also been accumulating ETH at an impressive scale, with approximately 25 million ETH acquired since June. According to the analyst, this accumulation is not driven by retail speculation but reflects a strategic allocation by institutional firms. Related Reading: All-Time High For Crypto Market: Ethereum Leads The Charge Above $4,000 Ultimately, the convergence of stablecoins, tokenization, enterprise infrastructure, and treasury demand is resulting in tangible capital flows, as evidenced by on-chain activity and public company disclosures. As Jake puts it: What was directional interest is becoming allocation. $ETH isn’t re-rating because crypto wants it to. Wall Street balance sheets are forcing the move. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com