FIL Rises 3% Amid Pronounced Trading Volatility, Volume Surges
Filecoin rebounded 3% to $2.32 after a prior 2% decline, as high-volume volatility unfolded. Technical analysis identified support in the $2.23–$2.24 range and resistance at $2.38, reflecting shifting market dynamics amid institutional selling pressure.
U.S. climbs to second in 2025 global crypto adoption index
Chainalysis reports that the United States has risen to second place in its 2025 Global Crypto Adoption Index. Regulatory clarity and burgeoning ETF inflows were cited as key drivers. India retained the top position, while APAC led regional growth, and Eastern Europe topped population-adjusted rankings.
Bitcoin consolidates between $104,000 and $116,000 amid key decision point
Bitcoin trades in a narrow range between $104,000 and $116,000 after a mid-August peak. On-chain data indicates investor accumulation around $108,000, filling a cost-basis gap. Breach below $104,100 could signal exhaustion, while recovery above $114,300 may renew upward momentum.
Bitcoin Options Tilt Bearish Ahead of Friday's Expiry
Crypto options open interest leans bearish ahead of the $4.5 billion Deribit expiry on Friday, with bitcoin put volume dominating and a max pain point at $112,000. Ether options remain balanced but show growing call interest above $4,500 ahead of key macroeconomic events.
Bitcoin Slips Below $110K as Analysts Weigh Risk of Deeper Pullback
Bitcoin fell below $110,000 following a stalled midweek rebound, sliding 2.2% to trade near $109,500. Bitfinex analysts forecast a potential support zone between $93,000 and $95,000 for this correction. Strategic factors may set the stage for a renewed rally in the last quarter.
Dogecoin Price Analysis: Lower Highs Form as Volume Expands on Declines
Dogecoin advanced 4% as volumes surged, testing $0.223 resistance while holding $0.214 support. Analysts disagree on next move: breakdown toward $0.17 Fibonacci support or upside to $1.00 based on historical patterns and ETF approval odds.
Gold Outshines Bitcoin in 2025 as BTC-Gold Ratio Poised for Q4 Breakout
Gold’s 33% year-to-date gain has outpaced bitcoin and equity benchmarks, reducing the BTC-XAU ratio to its lowest since late 2021. Technicals show an ascending triangle pattern dating to 2017, signaling a potential breakout in Q4 or early 2026.
Solana Surges 33% Since August, Analyst Sees More Upside
Solana has outperformed major cryptocurrencies with a 33% gain since early August, driven by fund inflows and rotation from BTC and ETH. Up to $2.6 billion in treasury and ETF demand could fuel further upside. Retail and institutional flows underpin bullish patterns.
Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin Languishes as Altcoins Outperform
Bitcoin traded near $112,470 on Sept. 3, underperforming major altcoins such as Ether and Solana. Open interest climbed to $114 billion, with liquidation clusters signaling key resistance at $112,200 and support near $110,000. Market breadth favored smaller tokens amid muted volatility.
Bitcoin Traders Warn of 12% Monthly Drop as Solana Leads Majors Gains
Seasonal precedent and fragile sentiment warn of further bitcoin weakness in September after historical average losses of 12%. Crypto market cap slid to a three-week low of $3.74 trillion as Solana outperformed with 4% gains. Traders cite macro uncertainty, thin volumes and lack of catalysts as drivers of caution.
Crypto.com CEO Foresees Q4 Rally on Fed Rate Cut
Crypto.com CEO Kris Marszalek predicts that a Fed rate cut at the Sept. 17 meeting will drive a strong fourth-quarter for digital assets. With a 91.7% probability priced into CME futures, Marszalek expects improved revenue and plans to explore prediction market and IPO opportunities under easing policy.
XRP Trading Idea: Triangle Setup Eyes $3.30 Rally
XRP traded between $2.76 and $2.86 amid geopolitical and Fed rate-cut uncertainties, with whale accumulation of 340 million tokens over two weeks. A symmetrical triangle pattern supports a breakout toward $3.30 if key resistance levels at $2.86 and $3.00 are cleared.
DOGE/BTC Breakout Signals Upside if $0.22 Clears
Dogecoin reversed midday pressure with a 4% intraday swing and closed up 1% at $0.213 on 21% above-average volume. A descending triangle pattern on DOGE/BTC pairs has broken upward, suggesting a continuation toward $0.25 if the $0.22 level holds.
Asia Morning Briefing: Stablecoins Link Crypto Liquidity to Fed Policy
Stablecoin market has almost doubled to $280 billion in a year, tying crypto liquidity directly to Federal Reserve policy. Analysts forecast growth to $1.2 trillion by 2028 and debate potential stability risks akin to a 2008-style liquidity crunch. Experts call for unified market structures to deliver efficiency and resilience.
Investors Eye Volatility Risks as September Market Reset Arrives
Wall Street reopened from Labor Day with heightened uncertainty. Investors are bracing for volatility spikes as seasonal factors, tariff policy outlook and economic data releases converge this week.
Bitcoin Long-Term Holders Spend 97K BTC in Largest One-Day Move of 2025
Long-term BTC holders offloaded 97,000 BTC in a single day, marking the largest patient-holder sell-off this year and triggering a 3.7% price drop to $108,000, while market trading held near $103,330 amid elevated 14-day average spending.
XRP Set for Higher Prices as MACD Nears Potential Bullish Crossover
XRP rose 3% over the past 24 hours as MACD histogram approached a bullish crossover, supported by whale buys of 340M tokens and institutional volumes nearly doubling average, amid lingering September seasonality and pending ETF rulings.
Bitcoin Clings To $109K As Whales Rotate Into Ethereum
Bitcoin hovered near $109 000 as large holders shifted significant capital into Ether and UK government bonds. Rising bond yields and looming US jobs data weighed on Bitcoin’s near-term outlook, while further rotations raised market uncertainty.
Polygon Leads Crypto Gains With 16% Weekend Surge as CoinDesk 20 Index Holds Steady
Polygon’s POL token surged 16% over the weekend, topping $0.29 after integration announcements and U.S. government blockchain initiatives. The CoinDesk 20 Index remained largely unchanged amid modest bitcoin and ether movements.
Asia Morning Briefing: August ETF Flows Show Massive BTC to ETH Rotation
U.S. Bitcoin ETFs saw $751 million in net outflows in August as Ethereum spot funds attracted $3.9 billion. On-chain data reveals Bitcoin holders under water, risking further declines toward $93,000–$95,000. Ethereum’s steady inflows delivered 25% gains over 30 days, indicating institutional rotation.
Bitcoin Risks Labor Day Crash to $105K Amid Whale Selling
Closed US markets for Labor Day and possible selling by an OG Bitcoin whale have created bearish pressure, risking a drop to $105,000. Sellers dominate futures and spot markets despite dip-buying activity.
Red September: Bitcoin Risks Sliding to $100K After Monthly Drop
Bitcoin breached key support levels, indicated by Ichimoku cloud and moving average breakdowns, signaling bearish momentum. A 6.5% August drop ended a four-month rally amid $751 million ETF outflows. Seasonal trends point to risk toward $100,000.
Bitcoin bull market will be 'over' if $100K BTC price is lost
Bitcoin faces a critical support retest at $100,000, which a popular trader warns will end the current bull market if breached. RSI divergences are clashing, with bearish signals dominating, though some analysts see buying opportunities near six-figure levels.
Bitcoin’s Rough August Wiped Out Summer Rally; September May Bring More Pain
Bitcoin fell 8% in August, erasing gains from its summer rally and closing below Memorial Day levels. Ether outperformed with a 14% gain, driven by treasury and ETF inflows. Historical seasonality suggests September is often bearish for bitcoin.
Major Bitcoin Breakout Brewing as Retail and Institutions Stack ‘Relentlessly’
Data indicates retail and institutional bitcoin accumulation reached the highest levels since April, absorbing over 140,000 BTC in July–August. Institutional demand in 2025 has outpaced new bitcoin supply by more than 6×, suggesting a potential breakout while price remains near $109,000.
Bitcoin vs Gold: Evaluating Hedge Asset Roles in 2025
Analysis from Bitwise highlights that gold remains the preferred hedge during equity market downturns, while bitcoin offers stronger protection against bond market stress. Year-to-date, gold has rallied over 30%, bitcoin about 16%, reflecting diverging responses to equity volatility and rate pressures.
Will Bitcoin Price Drop in September?
September has historically been a weak month for Bitcoin, with 8 of the past 12 Septembers closing lower, averaging −3.8% returns. However, green Septembers often follow painful August drawdowns. Technical patterns show hidden bullish divergence and key support at $105k-$110k, suggesting potential for a rebound toward $124,500 within 4-6 weeks.
Crypto ‘Buy the Dip’ Calls Are Spiking, Which May Signal More Downside
Social media mentions of “buy the dip” have surged following Bitcoin’s 5% decline over the past week, according to Santiment. Historically, peak ‘buy the dip’ chatter can precede further market weakness, as real bottoms form in fear-driven environments. Crypto Fear & Greed Index remains in Neutral as traders eye altcoin season ahead.
XRP Bullish Patterns Point to $5 as Korean Buyers Start to Accumulate
XRP fell 4.3% in 24 hours to $2.89 on above-average volumes before recovering toward $2.83-$2.89 support. Korean exchanges absorbed 16 million XRP, indicating institutional demand. Technical indicators show RSI recovery from oversold territory and a potential cup-and-handle pattern targeting $5 if key resistance at $3.02 breaks.
Given Trump’s Pro-Crypto Stance, Is It Time to Fully Ditch Gold for Bitcoin
Bitwise’s André Dragosch argues that gold hedges equity risk while Bitcoin offers resilience against bond stress. Historical data show gold outperforms during stock declines and Bitcoin during Treasury sell-offs. Year-to-date, gold rose 30% and Bitcoin 15% as investors weigh macro risks.
Crypto treasury firms draw comparisons to 2008 CDO risks, warns exec
Crypto treasury firms are introducing layered risks akin to 2008’s collateralized debt obligations, according to industry executives. These structures may reintroduce counterparty and systemic vulnerabilities into digital asset portfolios.
No question Bitcoin will hit $1M, says Eric Trump at BTC Asia 2025
Eric Trump stated at the BTC Asia 2025 conference that Bitcoin will reach $1 million in the next several years, citing widespread institutional and nation-state adoption. He noted current market participants remain early adopters.
Crypto ETF Surge Could Reshape Market, but Many Products May Fail
Over 90 crypto ETF applications are awaiting approval by U.S. regulators, potentially transforming institutional and retail access to digital assets. Analysts predict most filings will be greenlit but warn of inevitable closures among niche altcoin products. Investor demand is expected to determine the winners in this crowded field.
Bitcoin Whale Moves $1B from Bitcoin to Ethereum
A $5 billion Bitcoin holder shifted $1 billion into Ethereum via Hyperliquid, extending a recent buying spree that saw $2.5 billion in ETH acquisitions. The whale’s actions have contributed to a 14 % rise in ETH price and highlight growing confidence in Ethereum.
Eric Trump Predicts Bitcoin Will Reach $1 Million
Eric Trump forecast that bitcoin will hit $1 million within several years during a panel at the Bitcoin Asia conference in Hong Kong, highlighting surging institutional demand and limited supply. China’s efforts on yuan-backed stablecoins and Hong Kong’s stablecoin bill were also noted as key developments.
Bitcoin traders: BTC must close week above $114K to avoid ‘ugly’ correction
Traders warn that Bitcoin must close the week above $114,000 to prevent a deeper 6% correction toward $103,000. Technical analysis highlights failed support at $112,000 and a bear flag pattern signaling increased downside risk without recovery above key levels.
Bitcoin Projected to Reach $190K Based on Institutional Inflow Model
Tiger Research projects bitcoin could reach $190,000 using a model with a base price of $135,000, augmented by 3.5% fundamentals and 35% macro multipliers. The forecast reflects a 67% increase from current levels and is driven by institutional ETF demand and liquidity metrics.
ETH possibly bullish ‘for years’ as megaphone pattern to $10K emerges: Analyst
A weekly megaphone pattern on Ethereum’s chart suggests widening price swings and a long-term bullish cycle targeting $10,000. Analysts warn of short-term shakeouts but view the multi-year expansion phase as intact once resistance is cleared.
Polkadot’s DOT returns to $3.90 support after earlier gain
Polkadot’s DOT climbed as much as 2% intraday before retreating to the $3.90–$3.91 support zone on heavy volume. Institutional accumulation indicators suggest professional traders are repositioning ahead of further upside.
SOL Emerges as Next Major Altcoin Bet after ETH Rally
SOL outperformed major cryptocurrencies with a 7.68% 24-hour gain, trading above $208.24. Analysts cited technical breakouts, growing treasury demand and a potential SEC spot ETF approval as key drivers. Launch of a new institutional-grade validator further supports network adoption.
XPL Futures on Hyperliquid See $130M Wiped Out Ahead of Plasma Token Launch
More than 80% of open interest in Plasma’s XPL futures on Hyperliquid vanished overnight as a whale-triggered price spike of over 200% in two minutes auto-deleverage cascaded liquidations. Open interest collapsed from $160 million to $30 million, with a single whale netting $16 million and another $25 million in gains.
Bitcoin LTHs Realize 3.27M BTC in Profits, Exceeding 2021 Cycle
Since early 2024, long-term Bitcoin holders have realized 3.27M BTC in profits, surpassing the 2021 cycle and second only to 2017, driven by dormant coin movements and ETF-facilitated liquidity rotation.
Asia Morning Briefing: ETH Bulls Eyeing $5K as Flows Strengthen
Ethereum’s chances of reaching $5,000 this month have increased to 26% on Polymarket as institutional flows strengthen. Market liquidity is shifting towards Ethereum amid new altcoin narratives, while Bitcoin faces $940 million in liquidations. Macro data later this week may test the sustainability of current momentum.
Standard Chartered Sees Ether Treasury Companies Undervalued After Recent Plunge
Since June, ether treasury companies and ETH ETFs have acquired a combined 4.9% of circulating ETH supply, according to Standard Chartered. Ether reached $4,955 before a recent pullback, which the bank views as a strong entry point. Valuations of Sharplink Gaming and Bitmine Immersion trail peers despite capturing staking yields.
Ethereum DeFi TVL Remains Below Past Peaks Despite Ether Price Record Highs
Ether topped a new all-time high of $4,946 but total value locked (TVL) in decentralized finance stands at $91 billion, below the $108 billion record from November 2021. Layer 2 growth and efficient staking protocols have drawn liquidity away from mainnet DeFi. Institutional inflows are driving price gains while retail participation in on-chain finance remains subdued.
Analysts Flag Downside Risk as Crypto Retreat Triggers $900 Million Liquidations
A crypto market downturn on August 26 led to $900 million in leveraged liquidations, primarily long positions, as Bitcoin fell to $110,000 and Ether dipped below $4,300. Analysts warn that further losses below $103,700 for BTC and $4,000 for ETH could initiate a deeper corrective phase.
Spot Ethereum ETFs Post $444 Million in Daily Inflows, Outpacing Bitcoin ETFs
U.S. spot Ethereum ETFs logged $443.9 million in net inflows on August 25, marking a third consecutive day of positive flows. Inflows into spot ETH funds surpassed Bitcoin ETF volumes, highlighting growing institutional demand for Ether exposure and diversification trends.
Polymarket Bettors Doubt Trump Can Remove Fed Leaders
Prediction markets place just a 10% probability on Donald Trump forcing Fed Chair Jerome Powell from office in 2025, reflecting skepticism on executive power over an independent central bank. Bets also show a 27% chance of ousting Governor Lisa Cook by year end. Bitcoin prices remained largely unresponsive to political developments.
XRP Slides 3% Amid Institutional Liquidation Pressure
XRP experienced a 3.2% decline during the August 25–26 trading window as a wave of institutional liquidations drove sharp losses. Volumes tripled the daily average during peak selling between 19:00–20:00 UTC, triggering retail volatility. Recovery attempts late in the session brought XRP back above $2.90, but the market remains uncertain on sustaining upward momentum.
Bitcoin tumbles below $116K in bloodbath for crypto longs
A sudden downturn drove $585.9 million in long positions liquidations over 24 hours, with Bitcoin accounting for $140 million as price dipped below $116,000. Total crypto liquidations exceeded $731 million, as leveraged traders were caught in sharp sell-off.
Ether gains 10% after Fed’s Jackson Hole, ETF holdings top 6.4M ETH
Spot Ether ETFs posted $7.88 billion in inflows in July and August, boosting ETF custodial Ether holdings to 6.42 million. Ether rallied 10% to $4,650 after dovish comments from the Fed Chair at Jackson Hole. Supply reduction underpins technical breakouts.
ETH ‘god candle’ emerges amid Fed rate cut hopes
A 13% surge in Ether price followed Federal Reserve Chair’s dovish comments at Jackson Hole, driving the token above $4,700. Record spot ETF inflows tightened supply, lifting custodial ETH holdings to over 6.4 million. Technical signals point to further upside toward $6,000.
Trump Adviser Predicts No Bitcoin Bear Market for Years Despite August Price Bottom
Trump crypto adviser David Bailey stated that Bitcoin will avoid any bear market for years due to growing institutional adoption, even as prices retreated to around $112,000 in August. Corporate holdings now exceed $215 billion, reinforcing his bullish outlook.
Trump Adviser Predicts No Bitcoin Bear Market for Years Despite August Price Bottom
Trump crypto adviser David Bailey stated that Bitcoin will avoid any bear market for years due to growing institutional adoption, even as prices retreated to around $112,000 in August. Corporate holdings now exceed $215 billion, reinforcing his bullish outlook.
Broad Crypto Market Declines Following August Volatility, Majority of Top Coins in Red
The cryptocurrency market saw a 2.4% drop in total capitalization to $3.96 trillion, with the vast majority of top 100 tokens recording losses. Bitcoin and Ethereum fell about 3% each, while institutional flows showed mixed signals across ETFs. Trading volume reached $187 billion.
Broad Crypto Market Declines Following August Volatility, Majority of Top Coins in Red
The cryptocurrency market saw a 2.4% drop in total capitalization to $3.96 trillion, with the vast majority of top 100 tokens recording losses. Bitcoin and Ethereum fell about 3% each, while institutional flows showed mixed signals across ETFs. Trading volume reached $187 billion.
Bitcoin flash crashes after whale sells 24,000 BTC reversing post-Powell gains
A single whale reportedly sold 24,000 BTC into an illiquid market, triggering a rapid flash crash that reversed gains following Fed Chair Powell’s speech, erasing over 2% of Bitcoin’s value within minutes.
Here’s what happened in crypto today
Summary of key developments in crypto markets over the past 24 hours: Telegram founder updates on French probe, Ethereum network sues AI firm, Fed chatter may warn of a market top. Overview of major events and trends in one briefing.
Getting ETH Exposure in 2025: Ether Near Record Highs, Tom Lee Sees $15K by Year End
ETH is trading near record highs as Tom Lee projects $15,000 by year’s end. Investors weigh direct token ownership, regulated spot ETFs with staking proposals pending, and corporate treasury investments for indirect exposure.
Crypto in Late 2025 and Beyond: What Powell’s Speech Signals
Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s Jackson Hole address highlighted upside risks to inflation and downside risks to employment, arguing for a cautious approach to rate cuts in Q4 2025. Potential successor shifts and fiscal dynamics may reshape policy and impact crypto markets.