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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Bitcoin is approaching a critical juncture as its textbook ascending triangle converges with a tight trading range. Consolidation near key support and resistance levels sets the stage for a potential breakout or breakdown, making the next moves crucial for market momentum. Ascending Triangle Signals Strength Alpha Crypto Signal, in a recent post, highlighted that Bitcoin is currently shaping a textbook ascending triangle pattern on the daily chart — a well-recognized bullish continuation setup. The analyst explained that price action is consolidating just under the horizontal resistance zone at $122,500, while a series of higher lows continues to form along the rising trendline, signaling strong underlying demand. Related Reading: Bull Case For Bitcoin At $300,000 Triggers After Reaching Critical Level The analyst emphasized that as long as BTC holds above the 9 EMA at $118,738 and respects the ascending triangle’s support line, the overall bias remains bullish. These levels are crucial in maintaining the pattern’s structure, and a break below them could shift sentiment in favor of the bears. The persistence of higher lows indicates that buyers are consistently stepping in, preventing significant pullbacks, as indicated on the chart. In conclusion, Alpha Crypto Signal stated that a clean break above the $122,500 resistance, backed by strong volume, could open the door for BTC to push toward a new all-time high. Such a move is likely to confirm the ascending triangle breakout and potentially trigger the next major bullish wave in the market. Bitcoin Stuck Between $112,592 And $123,334 In an X post, X_Crypto, after examining Bitcoin’s action in a 4-hour timeframe, revealed that the flagship asset is currently trading within a defined range between $112,592 and $123,334, as highlighted on the chart. Meanwhile, the price is hovering around $119,106, with local support at $117,445 and the nearest resistance set at $123,334. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Wobbles Below Resistance – Could a Fresh Drop Follow? The analyst noted that above the current range, $124,576 stands out as a key resistance zone. If this level is breached, the next upside target would be $127,272, which could serve as a profit-taking point in a bullish scenario. These levels will be critical in determining the strength of any upward continuation. On the downside, X_Crypto pointed out that a break below $117,445 could open the way for a drop toward $112,592 — the lower boundary of the range and a strong support zone where buyers are likely to step in. This area, the writer stressed, will be pivotal for defending the broader bullish structure. Lastly, indicators on the lower timeframes, as mentioned by X_Crypto, are showing local oversold conditions, hinting at a potential short-term bounce. However, the analyst cautioned that without sustained consolidation above $119,106, selling pressure could persist, limiting any meaningful upside momentum. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com
The United States spot Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have posted a record weekly traded volume. Following a renewed demand for Ether’s investment products by institutional investors, the U.S. spot BTC and ETH ETFs recorded the biggest weekly traded volume of about $40 billion in the past five days. During the past …
The latest legal battle between Digital Currency Group and Genesis centered on a promissory note issued amid the collapse of Three Arrows Capital in 2022.
American Bitcoin is reportedly exploring acquisitions in Japan and Hong Kong to expand its Bitcoin stockpile.
Gemini revealed $282.5M in losses for H1 2025 as it made its IPO filing public, confirming plans to list on Nasdaq under GEMI.
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Solana (SOL) trading activity contracted sharply in the second quarter while the network’s core infrastructure metrics strengthened across multiple dimensions. According to an Aug. 15 report by Messari, the total application revenue generated on the network fell 44.2% quarter-over-quarter to $576.4 million from $1.0 billion. Furthermore, average daily spot decentralized exchange (DEX) volume dropped 45.4% […]
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Bitcoin (BTC) staged a mild rebound from yesterday’s inflation-driven drop to $117,180, climbing back toward $119,000 at the time of writing. A declining leverage ratio suggests the top cryptocurrency’s bullish momentum could persist, keeping it in the running for a new all-time high (ATH) in the near term. Bitcoin Leverage Ratio Falls, Bulls Rejoice According to a CryptoQuant Quicktake post by contributor Arab Chain, Bitcoin’s leverage ratio across all cryptocurrency exchanges has sharply declined from its late-July and early-August peak of 0.27. Related Reading: Bitcoin Investors Turn To ‘Smart DCA’ As Market Trades Below On-Chain Fair Value Of $117,700 Notably, the ratio dropped to 0.25 in early August before a modest rebound. In contrast, the period from May to late July saw both the price and leverage ratio climb in tandem, signaling an influx of traders opening larger positions. In contrast, this time leverage has fallen without a comparable drop in price – a sign that risk has eased since the recent uptrend. Arab Chain notes that this may be the result of high-risk positions being liquidated or traders exiting the market amid volatility. With BTC holding around $119,000, the lower leverage ratio is a bullish sign, suggesting that the latest price gains are fueled more by genuine liquidity than speculative excess. A continued decline in leverage could further reduce the likelihood of a sharp correction. Conversely, a sudden spike in leverage alongside a price rally would raise the risk of a pullback. The analyst added: If leverage remains at moderate or low levels while the price remains stable, this could provide a stable base for a new uptrend. An estimated leverage ratio (ELR) holding between 0.24–0.25, accompanied by a gradual price break above 120K, could indicate a spot-supported upside and a possible extension toward the July highs, with moderate funding and slowly rising open interest. However, a quick jump in the leverage ratio above 0.27 before or during a test of $120,000–$124,000 could signal high liquidation risk and the potential for a sharp downward “shakeout.” On-Chain Data Points To Potential Selling Pressure While lower leverage is encouraging for Bitcoin bulls, on-chain data – particularly rising exchange reserves and whale transfers – hints at possible selling pressure ahead. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Eyes ATH With Falling Average Executed Order Size And Rising Retail Activity For instance, Binance’s BTC reserves have recently surged to 579,000, raising concerns of profit-taking after Bitcoin’s recent rally to a fresh ATH. Likewise, more BTC miners are moving their holdings to Binance, potentially preparing to sell. Adding to the caution, some analysts warn of a possible pullback to $110,000 to fill outstanding fair value gaps. At press time, BTC trades at $118,672, down 0.1% in the past 24 hours. Featured image from Unsplash, charts from CryptoQuant and TradingView.com
Digital Currency Group has sued its subsidiary, crypto lender Genesis, in the latest twist of a saga that's been unfolding since 2022.
Wellgistics is bringing Ripple’s XRP Ledger to 6,500 US pharmacies, one of the first large-scale blockchain payment systems in healthcare.
Ethereum (ETH) price has cooled off from the bullish volatility experienced earlier this week during the last two days. The large-cap altcoin, with a fully diluted valuation of about $530 billion, dropped over 3 percent in the past 24 hours to trade at about $4.4 on Friday, August 15, during the mid-North American session. Bullish …
Grayscale filed for a spot Dogecoin ETF just one day after the SEC delayed its decision on 21Shares DOGE product.
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BitMine has become the first corporate treasury to surpass 1 million Ethereum (ETH) in holdings after its stash climbed to 1.17 million ETH on Aug. 15, valued at over $5 billion. The firm added 317,126 tokens worth approximately $2 billion in a single week. BitMine chairman Tom Lee said on August 4 that the firm intends […]
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A leading market analyst is warning XRP holders that dreams of a $1,000 price tag are far from reality. The expert, Tony The Bull, says the numbers simply do not add up, and reaching that level would require an economy-shaking leap in value. According to him, the market cap at such a price would not only surpass major companies and industries but would also outsize entire nations’ economies. He calls this level “fantasy pricing” and stresses that it is not something the market will see in 2030. Why A $1,000 XRP Price Defies Economic Reality Tony The Bull explains that a $1,000 price for XRP would create a market cap so large it would completely change the global financial landscape. At that level, XRP would be worth four times the total market cap of gold. For context, gold is considered one of the most valuable and stable assets in the world, yet the cryptocurrency would have to multiply that value fourfold. Related Reading: Ethereum Still At Risk Of Being Overtaken By XRP? Analyst Walks Back Shocking Prediction A $1,000 XRP would make its market cap fifteen times larger than Apple, the most valuable publicly traded company on the planet. This kind of valuation, according to Tony, is beyond what the current or foreseeable market could support. On a global scale, it would equal half of the total world GDP. In other words, half of all economic activity on Earth would have to be matched by a single cryptocurrency, something that has never happened in history. The market expert also points out that this hypothetical market cap would also be half the value of the entire global stock market. That means XRP alone would have to rival half the value of every listed company combined. Tony stresses that these comparisons show the $1,000 target is not just ambitious, it’s far beyond realistic market conditions. Expert Labels XRP $1,000 Target As “Fantasy Pricing” Because of these staggering numbers, Tony does not hesitate to call the $1,000 prediction “fantasy pricing.” Looking at hard facts, the global economy, asset values, and cryptocurrency market structure simply do not align with such a price level for XRP. Related Reading: The Grand Bitcoin Roadmap: Crypto Expert Says $160,000 Still In The Works He adds that it’s not a possibility in 2030, no matter how optimistic some investors may be. Even with strong market performance, growth, and adoption, the gap between reality and a $1,000 price is too wide to close in the near term. For holders who still cling to the hope of hitting that number, Tony delivers a blunt reality check. They might need to hold their investment for an entire generation, decades of waiting, and even then, there’s no guarantee such a level would ever be reached. Tony aims to ground the conversation in facts rather than hype. While optimism is common in the crypto world, he believes investors also need to be realistic about what’s possible and what isn’t. For XRP, the $1,000 dream is one that may remain just that, a dream. Featured image from Dall.E, chart from TradingView.com
Bullish’s blockbuster IPO headlines a week of big crypto moves — from Pantera’s $300 million treasury bet to BitMine’s $24.5 billion Ether grab.
The cryptocurrency, allegedly linked to ransomware proceeds, is expected to be added to the US crypto reserve.
Bitcoin falls below $117,000 again, raising worries about the upcoming “ghost month.” Are traders bracing for more losses or buying the dips?
Digital Currency Group (DCG) has sued its lending subsidiary Genesis, asking a bankruptcy court to confirm it is owed more than $105 million plus interest on a financial backstop extended during the 2022 crypto downturn. The case, filed on Aug. 14 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York, centers on […]
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The global financial system is on the verge of a seismic shift. A prominent figure in the financial institution believes that tokenized assets could grow into a $100 trillion market in the coming years. As tokenization expands, Ethereum is positioned to become the foundation of a new, faster, and more accessible global financial system. Ethereum As The Settlement Layer For Global Finance In an X post, CryptoGucci shared a clip of SharpLink Gaming (SBET) Co-CEO Joseph Chalom outlining his bullish outlook for Ethereum, while forecasting a financial tectonic shift. According to Chalom’s statement, the tokenized assets will surge to a staggering $100 trillion in market cap, and Ethereum will be the financial backbone keeping it all moving. Related Reading: Are Ethereum Treasury Companies A Threat To Bitcoin? Michael Saylor Reveals His Stance Chalom also mentioned that the new asset class won’t be limited to niche crypto tokens. It will encompass everything from stablecoins to traditional funds, and real-world assets (RWAs), which will grow into $100 trillion market cap. The defining features of this revolution will be programmable, decentralized, and 24/7 global accessibility, all of which demand a neutral, trusted, and always available ecosystem. For Chalom, the answer is obvious, and that layer is Ethereum. The network’s unmatched developer ecosystem, battle-tested security, and thriving DeFi infrastructure make it the natural backbone for a programmable, multi-trillion-dollar global economy. Such a development will rejuvenate and drive the growth of ETH. According to the CEO, SharpLink’s mission is aligned with that vision. The company aims to drive adoption, build market awareness, and aggressively accumulate ETH for its shareholders, while positioning itself as one of the dominant ETH treasuries in existence. Overall, Chalom’s comments about Ethereum’s prospects underscore how the network is becoming the bedrock of a $100 trillion global transformation, and a future where every asset, every payment rail, every settlement flows through the ETH network. This isn’t just a shift in technology; it is the rewiring of the global financial system. Futures Market Shows ETH’s Increasing Market Maturity As Ethereum continues to expand its role in DeFi, staking, and tokenized assets, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) Ethereum futures have smashed records, signaling institutional confidence. An analyst known as CryptoBusy has revealed on X that July was a historic month for ETH futures on CME, with trading volume hitting an all-time high of $118 billion, which is the largest ever recorded. Related Reading: Ethereum CME Gap Threatens Recovery, Why A Crash To $4,080 Is Possible While the CME futures exploded to new heights, ETH’s open interest also witnessed a notable increase. This highlights a shift in market behavior as institutions are chasing short-term gains and also positioning themselves for bigger, longer-term moves ahead, signaling growing confidence in ETH as a strategic asset. Featured image from Pixabay, chart from Tradingview.com
Atkins said the Securities and Exchange Commission would work to broaden access to investments typically reserved for accredited investors.
A new type of buyer who “never sells” is scooping up Bitcoin from long-time holders — a bullish catalyst for BTC, says Bitcoin OG Udi Wertheimer in an exclusive Cointelegraph interview.
Aave reached multiple all-time highs this week, fueled by the heated crypto market. The money market protocol reached $3 trillion in cumulative deposits on Aug. 15, while surpassing $29 billion in active loans on August 13, according to Token Terminal data. Additionally, Aave’s total value locked (TVL) climbed to a record high above $40 billion on […]
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SharpLink now holds $3.5 billion worth of ETH, maintaining its rank as the token's second-largest corporate holder, according to its Q2 filing.
Bitcoin and Ether’s pullback suggests selling on rallies, but buyers are likely to step in at key support levels.
Despite still trading within the single-digit territory, the XRP price is reportedly getting ready for one of the most dramatic rallies in crypto history. Market expert ‘Crypto Sensei’ predicts that the cryptocurrency could soar by more than 44,000%, potentially breaking past the $1,000 mark. The analyst noted that strong capital inflows have ignited a powerful market capitalization multiplier effect, setting the stage for this projected surge. XRP Price Set For Monumental Surge To $1,437 XRP could be on the brink of a historic price breakout, according to a new market analysis by Crypto Sensei. In a recent video on X social media, the expert broke down how the cryptocurrency’s market dynamics and liquidity structure could pave the way for unprecedented gains, with potential prices soaring into the four-digit territory. Related Reading: Analyst Predicts XRP Price Crash Below $3, But There’s Good News The video analysis is centered on a striking market capitalization multiplier effect for XRP. Crypto Sensei noted that over the last two days, the cryptocurrency has experienced a 1,250x market cap multiplier based on substantial capital inflows. Using conservative projections, the analyst calculated that an inflow of $3 billion could catapult XRP’s market capitalization to approximately $3.77 trillion, translating to a token price of around $540. On the higher end, an $8 billion inflow could push the market cap to about $10 trillion, with each XRP valued roughly at $1,437. Notably, Crypto Sensei explained that this projected surge in price stems from the fact that a significant portion of XRP’s circulating supply remains illiquid. Such conditions allow relatively moderate capital inflows to generate outsized impacts on the market cap and price. While the multiplier effect could finish over time as more liquidity enters the market, the analyst believes that the current state still leaves room for dramatic price movements. However, Crypto Sensei also cautioned that this volatility works both ways, either by driving prices up when inflows surge or triggering steep declines during outflows. If the expert’s projections are realized, the XRP price, which is presently trading at $3.12, could see gains of over 44,000%, marking its largest upward move since its dramatic surge to its $3.84 ATH in 2018. XRP Still In A Macro Bullish Cycle Crypto market analyst Egrag Crypto has reaffirmed a bullish long-term outlook for XRP, stating that the cryptocurrency remains firmly within a macro bullish cycle as long as its monthly close stays above $2. The latest analysis, supported by a detailed chart projection, identifies the current market structure as a textbook bull flag pattern. Related Reading: Analyst Says What Happened With Bitcoin Is About To Happen With XRP According to the chart, XRP has maintained its trajectory within a long-term ascending channel. Previous bullish cycles had concluded with sharp rallies following a period of consolidation in a similar flag structure. Notably, Egrag Crypto’s measured targets from this technical setup suggest significant potential gains ahead, with possible price targets stretching well beyond the $19 range and extending toward higher macro levels of $37 and $50. The $2 level is identified as a key macro support zone, serving as the threshold between continued bullish momentum and a possible trend invalidation. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com
BitMine and SharpLink are raising over $25 billion to expand Ether treasuries as US debt hits $37 trillion, fueling bullish crypto market sentiment.
The Federal Reserve said it would sunset a program specifically to monitor banks’ digital assets activities and would integrate them back into its “standard supervisory process.”