Ethereum investors, watch out. ETH is once again in the spotlight for Samson Mow. The JAN3 CEO and outspoken Bitcoin advocate has urged ETH holders to move fast, calling this the “last chance to sell ETH above 0.03 BTC.” Mow’s warning comes at a sensitive moment for Ethereum. Here are the critical details you should …
Gemini, the Winklevoss-founded crypto exchange and custodian, has filed to list on Nasdaq under ticker GEMI, revealing steepening losses ahead of its IPO.
Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange founded by the Winklevoss twins, is preparing to go public in the U.S., despite its financials showing mounting losses. The move comes at a time when more crypto firms are going public in the U.S., showing that the industry is pushing ahead with growth plans. Gemini Targets Nasdaq Listing The crypto …
The outflow day for spot Ether ETFs comes just after Ether narrowly missed reclaiming its 2021 all-time high.
Bitcoin is trading at a decisive point after recently setting new all-time highs, but momentum appears to be shifting. Despite briefly pushing past $120,000, BTC failed to sustain levels above its record, and the breakout above ATH remains unconfirmed. This lack of follow-through has fueled bearish speculation, with some analysts warning that the market could be facing increased downside risk in the short term. Related Reading: Memecoins Lose Ground In Market Share As Ethereum Absorbs Liquidity At the same time, on-chain data paints a more constructive picture for long-term stability. According to the latest insights, the Long-Term Holder (LTH) cohort—those holding Bitcoin between six months and two years—has significantly increased its supply. Since April, when BTC was trading at $83,000, their holdings have grown from 3.551 million BTC to 5.191 million BTC, a remarkable increase of 1.64 million BTC. This accumulation suggests strong conviction among seasoned investors, even as short-term volatility challenges the market. While traders focus on whether Bitcoin can reclaim $120,000 and establish a firm breakout, the ongoing buildup by long-term holders reinforces the broader bullish structure. The clash between short-term weakness and long-term strength will likely define Bitcoin’s next major move. Bitcoin Long-Term Holders Signal Strength According to top analyst Axel Adler, Bitcoin’s latest test of the all-time high at $118,000 showed a very different behavior compared to past cycles. During this move, long-term holders (LTHs) who have been holding coins between six months and two years engaged in some profit-taking. Data reveals their seven-day average spending climbed to 20,000 BTC. However, this level is far below the typical distribution spikes of previous cycles, where spending often surged to between 40,000 and 70,000 BTC. This more moderate selling activity suggests that the conviction among long-term holders remains strong. Rather than aggressively taking profits, many are choosing to continue accumulating or simply holding their positions. Adler highlights that accumulation still outweighs distribution, reflecting confidence in the market’s future direction. Such behavior from experienced participants typically signals a healthier, more sustainable bull phase, where selling pressure is absorbed without disrupting the broader uptrend. Despite this encouraging backdrop, Bitcoin faces a crucial technical test. To confirm the strength of the latest move, BTC needs to decisively push above the $125,000 level. A breakout beyond this resistance would likely validate the resilience shown by long-term holders and open the path toward further price discovery. If bulls succeed, the combination of institutional demand, long-term accumulation, and reduced selling pressure could drive the next major rally. Conversely, failure to reclaim $125,000 in the near term might give bears room to test lower levels before the next leg up. Related Reading: Bitcoin STH SOPR-7d Signals Healthy Demand: Market Absorbs Selling Pressure Testing Support After ATH Rejection Bitcoin’s 4-hour chart shows price retreating after a sharp rejection near $123,200, just below the recent all-time high at $124,000. Following this failed breakout attempt, BTC has slipped back toward $117,300, where it is currently holding above the key confluence of the 100 and 200 moving averages. This zone between $116,900 and $117,600 is acting as immediate support. A decisive breakdown here could expose further downside toward $115,000. However, the moving averages continue to slope upward, reflecting an underlying bullish structure despite the short-term weakness. Related Reading: TRON Long-Term Holders See Massive Gains As TRX Pushes Toward Multi-Year Highs The repeated rejection at $123,000–$124,000 highlights the importance of this resistance. Bulls will need to reclaim this zone with conviction to confirm momentum and extend the uptrend toward higher levels. Until then, the market remains in a consolidation phase, with traders closely watching if support at the $117K region holds. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView
Rumors are swirling that Donald Trump Jr. may be looking into buying XRP, adding fresh speculation to the token’s growing adoption. Reports suggest that the Trump family could be preparing an investment in the XRP ecosystem. If true, this could mean a big endorsement of Ripple’s technology and the cryptocurrency’s future role in finance. Expert …
Lagrange, a pioneer in zero-knowledge proof generation for AI verification, is back in the spotlight. For those unaware, its flagship product, DeepProve, delivers the fastest zkML system available. Thereby making private AI computations more secure and scalable. Lagrange’s native token, LA has surged sharply, gaining 24% in the last 24 hours and over 30% in …
Bitcoin price today pulled back sharply after touching $123,000, triggering more than $800 million in long liquidations across crypto markets. Analysts warn of near-term weakness but maintain that the broader uptrend remains intact. The world’s largest cryptocurrency briefly broke above its major horizontal range before facing heavy selling pressure. The rejection sent prices back toward …
Digital asset management firm Grayscale has filed an S-1 form with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch a spot Dogecoin ETF. If approved, it will be listed on the New York Stock Exchange Arca. The ETF would trade under the ticker symbol GDOG. Grayscale Files for Dogecoin ETF Grayscale has proposed an …
Amid the recent market pullback, Solana (SOL) is attempting to reclaim a crucial area to continue with its bullish rally. Some analysts have suggested that the cryptocurrency will likely break out to new highs if a key support level is held. Related Reading: Cardano (ADA) Remains Green Despite Market Pullback – Is It Ready For A 70% Run? Solana Back Below $200 Earlier this week, the market soared under the lead of the two largest cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin (BTC) hit a new all-time high (ATH) of $124,000, and Ethereum (ETH) hit a multi-year high of $4,788 in the early hours of Thursday. Nonetheless, higher-than-expected macroeconomic signals and the US’s decision not to purchase BTC for its Strategic Reserve sent the market into a nosedive, with most tokens bleeding throughout the day. Solana, which had just climbed to an eight-month high of $209, saw a 10% drop from the highs, retesting the recently reclaimed $190 support level. Price continues to dip after the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced it had pushed back its decision on multiple Spot SOL exchange-traded funds (ETFs). “The Commission finds that it is appropriate to designate a longer period within which to issue an order approving or disapproving the proposed rule change so that it has sufficient time to consider the proposed rule change, and the issues raised therein,” the regulatory agency stated. The SEC delayed the final deadline for the decision on Bitwise, 21Shares, VanEck, Grayscale, and Canary Capital Solana ETFs for two months, pushing it to October 16, 2025. Despite the delay, ETF expert James Seyffart suggested that the SEC’s decision is not a bad sign, adding that he expects standard spot SOL ETFs to be approved by mid-October “at the latest.” The altcoin dropped to the $188 area before bouncing. After the brief market recovery, SOL continued to retest the $180-$190 area, hovering between the $184-$186 support zone throughout Friday afternoon. Last Dip Before New Highs? Analyst Ali Martinez offered a positive outlook for the cryptocurrency, affirming that Solana might be offering “a final buy-the-dip chance” before a potential 100% rally from current levels. The analyst pointed to a six-month ascending triangle pattern on the altcoin’s chart, which targets the $360 area once it breaks out of the formation. Notably, SOL has retested the pattern’s resistance twice since the July breakout, with its latest rejection occurring on Thursday. Amid the recent performance, Martinez also noted that wallets holding over 10,000 SOL tokens hit a new ATH this week, with 5,224 wallets holding around $2 million worth of Solana each. Related Reading: Ethereum Eyes ‘Final Boss’ Level, But Analyst Says Weekly Close Is Key For Price Discovery Run Meanwhile, Sjuul from AltCryptoGems asserted that the cryptocurrency is “trading in a perfect uptrend, already tested the resistance at $200 three times,” highlighting SOL’s four-month ascending channel. To the market watcher, Solana will likely break out and move to ATH levels soon if it holds above the $180 level, which has been a crucial support and resistance area for the altcoin this cycle. As of this writing, SOL is trading at $184.9, a 4.7% decline in the daily timeframe. Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com
Trump’s crypto venture, World Liberty (WLFI), has made a significant $18.6 million investment using USDC. The firm purchased 84.5 Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) at an average price of $118,343 each, along with 1,911 Ethereum (ETH) at $4,500 each. This move strengthens WLFI’s digital asset portfolio and signals growing confidence in leading cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The investment highlights WLFI’s ongoing strategy …
Crypto traders’ “lack of interest” in dip buying Ether compared to Bitcoin could be the catalyst that sees Ether's price go higher, says Santiment.
Cardano price is showing renewed strength, rising 4.06% in the past 24 hours to $0.9587 and gaining nearly 19% over the week. With a $34.12 billion market cap, the trading volume has sunk 40% to $3.51 billion as profit-taking sets in. Wondering why is Cardano making buzz again? And how far will ADA price go …
Michael Saylor, chairman of the largest public Bitcoin treasury company, Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), is embarking on what could be his most daring financial venture yet: the introduction of perpetual preferred stock as a new funding mechanism. This new approach seeks to move away from traditional methods like common stock sales and convertible bonds, which have already helped Strategy amass $75 billion in Bitcoin assets. Saylor’s Bitcoin Credit Model The perpetual preferred stock, branded “Stretch,” offers a unique financial structure—these securities do not mature and can even defer dividend payments, providing flexibility for the issuer while potentially unsettling investors. Related Reading: Ethereum Faces The Level That Decides Everything: Analyst The Stretch offering features variable-rate dividends and lacks voting rights, positioning it as neither conventional debt nor typical equity. Saylor believes this could provide the company with the necessary capital to continue acquiring Bitcoin. According to Bloomberg, over the next four years, he plans to retire billions in convertible notes, reduce common stock sales, and rely more heavily on preferred offerings as his primary funding source. This ambitious plan aims to establish a “BTC Credit Model,” where Bitcoin underpins a new stream of income. Saylor envisions the potential to raise “$100 billion… even $200 billion” if demand for these securities is strong. High-Yield Risks So far this year, Strategy has raised approximately $6 billion through four perpetual preferred offerings, with the latest $2.5 billion tranche being one of the largest capital raises in the crypto space this year. As Michael Youngworth from Bank of America noted, this retail-driven approach is unique in the corporate preferred market, which is typically dominated by investment-grade institutions. However, there are concerns about the sustainability of this model. The perpetual preferreds require ongoing, substantial dividend payments, which could be a challenge given that Bitcoin itself does not generate income. Saylor’s push for perpetual preferreds is also a strategic response to the limitations of the convertible market, which tends to exclude retail investors. Related Reading: Analyst Says XRP Price Could Explode 44,000% To Cross $1,000 Strategy’s CEO, Phong Le, has framed this shift as a way to create a more resilient capital structure, particularly in light of the challenges faced during the 2022 “crypto winter.” Despite the potential advantages, the high yields associated with perpetual preferreds—often between 8% and 10%—could become burdensome, especially in a market downturn, according to experts. Critics like short-seller Jim Chanos have labeled these instruments as “crazy” for institutions to buy, given their non-cumulative nature and the issuer’s discretion over dividend payments. When writing, Bitcoin trades at $117,260, retracing over 5% from the recently achieved $124,400 all-time high earlier in the week. Year-to-date, the market’s leading crypto is up 101%. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com
Grayscale has officially submitted an S-1 filing to launch the first U.S. spot Dogecoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) under the ticker symbol “GDOG”. If approved, the product would give investors direct exposure to Dogecoin through a regulated market instrument, marking a major step for the memecoin’s mainstream adoption. This move also expands Grayscale’s growing lineup of crypto-focused …
Bitcoin’s price has entered a consolidation phase, holding steady after its strong rally to new highs earlier this year. This “pause” is typical after big rallies, as traders take profits and new catalysts are awaited. Consolidation phases often precede major breakouts, making this a crucial period for both short-term traders and long-term holders. While traders …
BitMine, an Ethereum-focused treasury company, has added 135,135 ETH worth $600 million to its holdings. The purchase was made through three major institutional service platforms, FalconX Global, Galaxy, and BitGo. With this latest accumulation, BitMine’s total Ethereum reserves now stand at 1.297 million ETH, valued at $5.77 billion. This move highlights BitMine’s continued confidence in …
A headline is making waves in the crypto world as Google reportedly acquires an 8% stake in Bitcoin miner TeraWulf in a $3.7 billion deal. Many in the crypto community are claiming that Google has officially entered the Bitcoin mining space. So, what’s the truth behind the news? Here’s a detailed, fact-checked breakdown. Where Did …
Bitcoin remains under the $120,000 price mark following a pullback triggered by remarks from the US Treasury that the federal government will not be purchasing the cryptocurrency. At the time of writing, BTC is valued at approximately $118,612, representing a 4.1% decline from its record high above $124,000 reached earlier this week. The market seems to be currently assessing whether this consolidation phase will lead to renewed upward momentum or extend the correction. Recent blockchain data has brought attention to activity on Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume. Related Reading: Bitcoin Act Is Still America’s Playbook, Clarifies Senator Lummis Bitcoin Exchange Inflows and Potential Impact According to CryptoOnchain, a contributor to the on-chain data provider platform CryptoQuant, the exchange has recorded one of the seven highest average Bitcoin inflows in recent months. This increase, measured by the Mean Inflow metric, reflects a greater volume of BTC being transferred into Binance wallets, potentially as preparation for selling, using as collateral for leveraged positions, or institutional portfolio adjustments. CryptoOnchain explained that persistent high inflows often indicate that more Bitcoin is moving from private wallets to exchange trading accounts. Without equivalent buying demand to offset this, the increase in supply can create short-term selling pressure. The positive netflow trend, where inflows surpass withdrawals, supports this interpretation, showing that Binance’s Bitcoin reserves are growing. Historically, similar patterns have preceded periods of price volatility, particularly if large holders decide to offload positions or hedge via derivatives markets. If inflows continue at their current pace without a parallel rise in demand, the analyst suggests the market could experience higher short-term downside risk. On the other hand, if these inflows are met with strong buying interest, they could provide liquidity for further price movement. The key factor remains whether the increase in exchange-held BTC is driven by selling intentions or strategic positioning ahead of market developments. Leverage Trends Point to Lower Speculative Risk A separate analysis from another CryptoQuant contributor, Arab Chain, examined Binance’s Estimated Leverage Ratio (ELR) for Bitcoin. The ratio, which measures open interest relative to exchange reserves, recently dropped from its early August peak above 0.27 to around 0.25, before showing a modest rebound. From May to late July, both Bitcoin’s price and the leverage ratio rose together, suggesting heightened participation from traders using larger positions. The recent drop in leverage, despite prices remaining near $119,000, indicates a reduction in speculative exposure, possibly from liquidated high-risk positions or profit-taking after rapid price gains. Arab Chain noted that a lower leverage ratio during a period of price stability can be a constructive sign, as it implies that market support is coming from actual liquidity rather than excessive speculation. Related Reading: The Bitcoin Cycle You Knew Is Dead, Says Capriole Founder Should the ELR remain between 0.24 and 0.25 while Bitcoin gradually moves above $120,000, it could signal a price advance driven more by spot demand than leveraged trading. However, a sudden rise in the leverage ratio above 0.27 during another test of the $120,000–$124,000 range would increase the risk of a sharp correction. This would mirror the conditions seen during previous liquidation events, where a combination of high leverage and rapid price movements triggered large sell-offs, the analyst noted. Featured image created with DALL-E, Chart from TradingView
Ethereum (ETH) had a difficult beginning to the year. From January to late April, the coin lost more than half its value, falling to around $1,300. However, according to Eric Jackson, founder of EMJ Capital, that sharp decline actually set the stage for Ethereum’s rebound. He explained that the drop showed “seller exhaustion,” as many …
American Bitcoin, the recently established mining company backed by Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, is actively seeking opportunities to acquire companies in Asia to bolster its Bitcoin (BTC) reserves. According to a report by the Financial Times, sources familiar with the matter indicated that the company aims to purchase a publicly listed firm in Japan, with potential interests in Hong Kong as well. American Bitcoin Aims To Mirror Strategy’s Success American Bitcoin is already in the process of developing its own strategic Bitcoin reserve, mulling President Donald Trump’s very own vision of creating a stockpile of the market’s leading crypto for the country. The Financial Times asserts that the company established in collaboration with Hut 8 is currently engaging with investors in the Asian region regarding potential acquisitions. Related Reading: Ethereum Faces The Level That Decides Everything: Analyst The company’s ambition is said to mirror the successful approach of Michael Saylor, the founder of Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), which has the largest Bitcoin holdings of any public company, surpassing 600,000 BTC coins according to Bitcointreasuries.Net data. The firm’s goal coincides with that of other companies exploring the crypto treasury reserve approach. These companies focus on assets beyond Bitcoin, including Ethereum (ETH), Binance Coin (BNB), and TRON, among others. These firms sell shares or debt to fund their purchases of digital assets, allowing investors to gain exposure to cryptocurrency prices without directly owning the tokens. This method has appealed to many traders, particularly in a newly favorable regulatory environment for digital assets in the US. Trump Family Strengthens Crypto Presence The company is preparing to go public in September via a reverse merger with Gryphon Digital Mining, which is already listed on Nasdaq under the ticker name GRYP. Eric Trump serves as the co-founder and chief strategy officer of American Bitcoin, a rebranded entity that evolved from American Data Centers (ADC), previously a subsidiary of Dominari Holdings. American Bitcoin recently disclosed its goal of creating an efficient platform for Bitcoin accumulation, emphasizing active treasury management and long-term value creation for shareholders. The company noted that while it is exploring opportunities in specific regions, no binding commitments have yet been made. The Asian market, particularly Hong Kong, has been making significant efforts to become a hub for digital assets. Establishing treasury companies in these regions could generate new demand for cryptocurrencies, which aligns with American Bitcoin’s vision. Related Reading: BTC Slips Below $120K as Policy Shifts Rattle Markets: Is This a Setup for the Next Big Rally? In addition to American Bitcoin, the Trump family has diversified its crypto ventures. President Donald Trump recently reported earnings of $57 million from his involvement with World Liberty Financial, which announced plans to acquire $1.5 billion worth of its own WLFI tokens. Meanwhile, the Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) intends to raise funds for a “Bitcoin treasury,” highlighting the family’s ongoing commitment to the cryptocurrency space. As of this writing, American Bitcoin holds 1,941 BTC, currently valued at approximately $227 million. Bitcoin is currently trading at $117,270, having retraced 5% from its record high of $124,100 earlier this week. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com
It was the highest-ever weekly trading volume for Bitcoin and Ether ETFs, largely due to Ether ETFs "stepping up big," says an ETF analyst.
The resolution of the Ripple case may set a precedent for future cryptocurrency regulations, impacting how digital assets are classified legally.
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Data shows the Bitcoin Coinbase Premium Gap has witnessed a spike, a sign that American investors may be buying at post-dip prices. Bitcoin Coinbase Premium Gap Has Seen A Sharp Positive Spike In a new post on X, CryptoQuant community analyst Maartunn has talked about the latest trend in the Bitcoin Coinbase Premium Gap. This metric measures the difference between the Bitcoin price listed on Coinbase (USD pair) and that on Binance (USDT pair). The indicator tells us about how the buying or selling behavior differs between the userbases of the two platforms. The former is the main platform of the American investors (especially the large institutional entities), while the latter gets users from around the world. Related Reading: Dogecoin Bullish Signal: Whales Buy 2 Billion DOGE Here is the chart shared by Maartunn that shows the trend in the Bitcoin Coinbase Premium Gap over the past week: As displayed in the above graph, the Bitcoin Coinbase Premium Gap surged to notable positive levels on Wednesday, indicating that BTC was going for more on Coinbase than Binance. In other words, Coinbase users were participating in a higher amount of buying than Binance traders. What followed the accumulation from the US-based entities was a surge in BTC’s price to a new all-time high (ATH). The cryptocurrency saw a plunge on Thursday and has continued to trade at lows today, but interestingly, the Coinbase Premium Gap has only noticed a further uptick. This could be a sign that American institutional investors are looking at the dip as a buying opportunity. Since the start of 2024, this cohort has often taken the driving seat in the market, so it only remains to be seen whether this accumulation would also lead somewhere. Another sign that could point at dip-buying occurring in the sector is the trend in the USDC Exchange Inflow, as the analyst has discussed in another X post. The “Exchange Inflow” is an on-chain indicator that tracks, as its name suggests, the amount of a given asset that investors are depositing into wallets associated with centralized exchanges. In the current case, the cryptocurrency involved is the stablecoin USDC. Generally, holders transfer their coins to exchanges when they want to sell, so an uptick in the metric for coins like Bitcoin can be a bearish sign for their prices. For stablecoins, however, the same isn’t true, as their prices are by definition stable around $1. Instead, stablecoin inflows have an effect on the volatile assets: investors use them to buy BTC and others, thus providing a bullish boost to their value. Related Reading: Bitcoin Realized Price Flips 200-WMA: What Happens Next? Since the BTC price plunge, the USDC Exchange Inflow has amounted to a whopping $3.88 billion. “Investors are treating it as a buy-the-dip opportunity,” notes Maartunn. BTC Price At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading around $117,800, down 1% over the last 24 hours. Featured image from Dall-E, CryptoQuant.com, chart from TradingView.com
According to reports, Canary Capital has taken a formal step toward an ETF tied to the TRUMP memecoin by registering an entity called the “Canary Trump Coin ETF” with the Delaware Division of Corporations on August 13. Related Reading: Chainlink Breaks 3-Month High Amid Record 2025 Enthusiasm That registration is an early, procedural move and does not mean the fund has been filed with or approved by the US Securities and Exchange Commission. Markets reacted quickly; TRUMP rebounded from about $9.35 to $9.55 after the news, marking just over 10% gains for the week at press time. Regulatory Route And Competing Filings Based on reports, the registration adds to a growing list of institutional bids to package memecoins. Companies such as Grayscale, Bitwise, and 21Shares have already pursued funds linked to Dogecoin, while Osprey Funds and REX Shares filed for TRUMP-related products earlier in the year on January 21. Bloomberg’s Eric Balchunas has suggested Canary may be positioning for a filing under the 33 Act, which would differ from other teams that have used the 40 Act. That choice could change the form of filings and the timeline for review. Looks Canary is prepping to poss file for first Trump Coin ETF via the ’33 Act. They registered the name an entity as statutory trust (33 act). Tuttle has Trump (and Melania) coin ETFs filed but via ’40 Act.. h/t source: @Cointelegraph pic.twitter.com/crz2ZApHkE — Eric Balchunas (@EricBalchunas) August 13, 2025 What Registration Means And Why It Matters An entity registration in Delaware is a common legal step before formal SEC submissions like S-1s or 19b-4s. It signals intent and lets market participants spot plans early. It does not mean the SEC has weighed in, and approval would still hinge on custody, market surveillance, and other protections regulators demand. The filing has given TRUMP token holders reason for optimism because a regulated vehicle could bring new liquidity, but it would not change the token’s fundamentals. Momentum And Market Moves Reports have disclosed that the TRUMP token saw a price uptick after the registration announcement. That reaction is typical: headlines attract retail attention, and memecoins are highly sensitive to news flow. Related Reading: Dogecoin Draws New Attention As Open Interest Tops $3 Billion Still, TRUMP remains far below its January peak of $75 — about 60% below that high — and any fund launch would only channel speculation into a regulated wrapper, not create earnings or cash flows for the token itself. There are risks to watch. Memecoins are commonly treated as commodities by regulators, which helps the case for ETF structures, but concentration in a few wallets, unclear custody arrangements, and the potential for market manipulation are real concerns. Approval would likely require third-party custody, audits, and exchange surveillance plans that make the product less fragile than an unregulated token listing. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from TradingView
TRON’s market momentum has eased after a recent rally that pushed its price above $0.365, with the asset now trading at $0.355, representing a 1.76% drop over the past 24 hours. This consolidation follows a steady climb in recent weeks that saw the network’s transaction activity and derivatives data draw increased analyst attention. According to CryptoQuant contributor Burak Kesmeci, the current TRX futures market remains in a neutral position, suggesting that the asset may still have room to advance before approaching a local top. Related Reading: TRON Long-Term Holders See Massive Gains As TRX Pushes Toward Multi-Year Highs Futures Market Indicators and Historical Context Kesmeci’s analysis centers on the TRON Futures Volume Bubble Map, a metric used to gauge periods of overheating in the futures market. Historically, this tool has flagged heightened risk when red-toned “bubbles” appear, marking moments of excessive speculative activity. The last notable instance occurred in early December 2024, when TRX rose from $0.26 to $0.45 before hitting a local peak. At present, Kesmeci notes that the indicator has not entered the high-risk zone, meaning TRX has not yet reached levels of speculative saturation. This, in theory, leaves space for further price increases if current market trends persist. Futures market analysis like this often helps traders differentiate between rallies supported by organic demand and those driven primarily by leveraged speculation. The neutral reading suggests that current TRX movements could be supported by genuine buying interest rather than excessive short-term leverage. A balanced outlook, however, would also consider that futures market conditions can shift quickly. If trading volume or open interest begins to rise sharply alongside price, the risk of a pullback could grow. For now, the neutral futures environment combined with moderate spot market activity provides a base for potential incremental gains. TRON On-Chain Data Reveals Exchange-Linked Transfer Spike In a separate observation, CryptoQuant analyst CryptoOnchain highlighted unusual network activity on July 19, 2025, when more than 3.426 billion TRX, valued at roughly $1.11 billion, moved across the blockchain in a single day. A closer breakdown of these transactions indicates that this surge was not the result of organic user demand but was instead tied to operational movements between a small group of large wallets. The data shows that two back-and-forth transfers of 612 million TRX each between two addresses accounted for around 36% of that day’s total value, fitting the pattern of a hot-to-cold wallet rebalance often associated with exchanges. Additional chains of transfers, including fixed-denomination movements of between 3 million and 7.5 million TRX, also align with common exchange deposit and withdrawal processing. Related Reading: TRON Crosses 11.1 Billion Transactions as USDT Activity Powers Its Momentum While over 85% of the day’s total transfer volume was traced to this interconnected wallet cluster, both Arkham and Tronscan list no official ownership labels for the addresses. Nevertheless, the mirrored transaction flows and their structured nature strongly point toward centralized custody, likely by an exchange or large service provider. Compared with a similar event in June 2023, the July 19 spike occurred within a broader trend of increasing transactions per second (TPS) and total transaction volume in 2025. This suggests that while the event itself was operational, TRON’s underlying network activity continues to expand. CryptoOnchain cautions that such operational spikes should be distinguished from genuine adoption surges to avoid overestimating organic growth. Featured image created with DALL-E, Chart from TradingView
The Ether unstaking queue has a 15-day wait as investors aim to withdraw a record $3.8 billion in ETH.
According to reports, USELESS coin surged 52% in a single day after becoming the first memecoin from LetsBONKfun to land on Binance. Related Reading: Dogecoin Draws New Attention As Open Interest Tops $3 Billion The price climbed from $0.19 to $0.33 during the initial burst, data from Coingecko shows, and many traders sold into that move overnight. Social interest rose alongside the price: 30-day growth was 42%, which translated to nearly 9,700 new followers, data from Messari shows. Exchange Listings Fuel Hype Reports have disclosed that other platforms moved quickly. Kraken listed the token amid the buzz, and Coinbase added USELESS to its listing roadmap, making the token visible to US markets. That wider exposure appears to have attracted new buyers and attention. Some traders said that easing crypto rules and exchange access were helping memecoins get more eyes and more capital. Deposits for $USELESS are now open on https://t.co/AZwoBOh0gq! Trading on the USELESS/USDT pair will begin on Aug 14 at 7 a.m. EDT.@theuselesscoin is Solana’s unapologetically pointless memecoin, a parody of “serious” crypto that thrives on meme power and a growing community. — Binance.US ???????? (@BinanceUS) August 13, 2025 Buyers Pushed Early And Some Took Profits Orderbook snapshots showed heavy bids before the Binance announcement, and some market watchers flagged those buys as suspicious. USELESS social interest up. Source: Messari. Insider buying is a common concern around listings, and the timing here raised eyebrows. After the launch, price shot to $0.31 from $0.22, then cooled as profit-taking set in. By the second day, buy-side depth had thickened while taker buy/sell volume began to ease. Overall Activity Up 300% Trading activity spiked. Daily volume reached $420 million, which was more than 1.5x the token’s market cap according to trade tallies. In the run-up and immediate aftermath, overall activity rose by almost 300%. Recovery phase for Bonk’s pairs, led by hard-working communities that never stopped during the bear days.#USELESS target is $5B.$KORI, $MOMO, and #旺柴: each aiming for at least $300M. The Bonk community stands apart from other launchpad platforms, with projects here often… pic.twitter.com/dKwIMmbtJW — ????️GEM DETECTER????️ (@gem_detecter) August 14, 2025 On decentralized exchanges, netflows put USELESS at the top of the list among the top 10 coins by netflow, even ahead of Bonk [BONK]. Gem Detector data on X showed USELESS as the most held token among the platform’s top four memecoins, a sign that community interest was strong. Related Reading: Chainlink Breaks 3-Month High Amid Record 2025 Enthusiasm Technical indicators signaled higher volatility as Bollinger Bands widened. The midpoint of the bands sits near an earlier resistance at $0.27, which could act as the next support. Resistance around $0.33 looks to be a key pivot; a clear break above that might open a path toward $0.40. If $0.27 fails, the token could slip back to $0.22, the level where the surge began. Aggregated spot and bid delta hit its highest level since launch, even as taker buy volume tapered off. Featured image from X/@theuselesscoin, chart from TradingView
The Ronin team said that a more performant blockchain and Ethereum’s Wall Street appeal drove the decision to return to the ecosystem.
The U.S. Justice Department authorized the seizure of more than $2.8 million in cryptocurrency, cash, and other assets from a suspected ransomware operator, according to an Aug. 14 announcement. Federal prosecutors unsealed six warrants tied to Ianis Aleksandrovich Antropenko, charging him with conspiring to commit computer fraud and abuse, committing computer fraud and abuse, and […]
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