Bitcoin Hits $113K as BTC Dominance Approaches Two-Week High of 59%
Bitcoin price recovered to $113,000, marking the highest level since August 28 as market dominance reached 59%, a two-week peak. The uptick coincided with a Deribit options expiry valued at $3.28 billion and adherence to the max pain theory, underscoring renewed technical momentum.
Asia Morning Briefing: Bitcoin Holds Steady as Traders Turn to Ethereum
Bitcoin consolidates near $112,000 amid macro hedge positioning, while traders shift to Ethereum for upside potential into September. Asia-Pacific stocks rise on Wall Street tech gains. Options and prediction markets show renewed ETH convexity ahead of the Fusaka upgrade.
Bitcoin Treads Water Ahead of U.S. Jobs Report
Bitcoin traded in a narrow range on Sept. 3 as investors awaited the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics jobs data. A softer jobs figure could spur rate-cut expectations and boost crypto markets, while stronger data might weigh on risk assets amid Fed tightening concerns.
Strategy Raises Dividend on STRC Offering to Attract Yield-Seeking Investors
Strategy (MSTR) increased the annual dividend on its STRC preferred stock to 10% from 9% to drive the price toward the $100 par target. The September payout was set at $0.8333 per share. Dividends for STRF, STRK and STRD were also declared, reflecting broader distribution of yield across preferred offerings.
Ether Machine Secures $654 M in Private ETH Funding
Ether Machine raised roughly 150,000 ETH (≈$654 million) in private financing ahead of its Nasdaq debut. The funding will support growth initiatives as the company prepares a public listing expected later this year.
Crypto ETPs Attract $2.48B Inflows Despite BTC, ETH Weakness
Crypto exchange-traded products recorded $2.48 billion of net inflows last week, led by $1.4 billion into Ether products. Bitcoin ETPs saw smaller inflows amid broad market pressure, reflecting continued investor interest in crypto vehicles despite price declines.
BNB Slips Below $860 as Traders Brace for U.S. Jobs Data
BNB traded between $849.88 and $868.76 in a 24-hour window, failing to hold above key resistance near $868. Chain activity doubled with daily active addresses rising to 2.5 million, while volume declined. Focus shifted to upcoming U.S. payroll figures that could influence rate cut expectations.
XLM Plunges 5% in Wild Trading Session Before Staging Sharp Recovery
Stellar’s XLM token experienced a 5% intraday decline from $0.36 to $0.34 amid heavy institutional selling and network upgrade disruptions, then recovered to $0.36. Volume spikes above 70 million units accompanied both the selloff and rebound, indicating active whale participation.
XRP Breaks $2.80 as Bearish September Begins
XRP declined 4% to $2.75 in the Aug. 31–Sept. 1 session amid $1.9 billion in institutional liquidations since July, even as whales added 340 million tokens. On-chain metrics reveal symmetrical triangle formations and liquidity pockets up to $4.00. Technicals suggest oversold conditions and potential recovery if key resistance breaks.
Bitcoin Hovers Around $107K as Weakest Month Begins
Bitcoin opened September near $107,000 after slipping below key supports, marking the historically weakest month with average declines of around 6% over the past 12 years. Market sentiment is clouded by seasonal pressure, ETF outflows and doubts over corporate treasury models. Focus shifts to potential Fed rate cuts and ETF flows as drivers of near-term price action.
BTC Whale Now Holds $3.8B in ETH, Signaling Market Maturity
An OG Bitcoin whale rotated $435 million of BTC into 96,859 Ether over a weekend, raising ETH holdings to $3.8 billion. Analysts view the move as a sign of market diversification and maturation amid positive US regulations.
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Daily crypto trends highlight a forecast that AI-driven innovation will drive investors to Bitcoin as a safe-haven asset, while California’s governor teases a ‘Trump Corruption Coin’ in political jab. A surge in ‘buy the dip’ calls may paradoxically signal further market downside.
DOGE Rebounds From $0.21 Floor, Cup-and-Handle Pattern Targets $0.30
Dogecoin slipped 5% over the prior 24 hours amid broader risk-asset weakness and a whale transfer of 900 million DOGE to Binance. On-chain data show 680 million DOGE accumulated in August, underscoring institutional participation. Technical analysis highlights $0.21 as key support and $0.23 resistance, with a cup-and-handle pattern pointing to potential upside toward $0.30.
Given Trump’s Pro-Crypto Stance, Is It Time to Fully Ditch Gold in Favor of Bitcoin?
Bitwise research shows gold remains a stronger hedge during equity sell-offs, while bitcoin offers more resilience under bond market stress. In 2025 gold is up over 30% and bitcoin up about 15%, illustrating their distinct roles. The heuristic suggests using both assets for portfolio diversification rather than replacing one with the other.
XRP Bullish Patterns Point to $5 as Korean Buyers Start to Accumulate
XRP fell 4.3% in 24 hours before recovering toward $2.85–$2.86 support, with Korean exchanges absorbing 16 million XRP. Technical indicators suggest potential upside toward $3.02 resistance, while on-chain and regional institutional flows underpin a floor ahead of September’s event calendar.
DOGE Rebounds From $0.21 Floor, Cup-and-Handle Pattern Targets $0.30
Dogecoin fell 5% in 24 hours amid broader risk-asset weakness and whale activity before stabilizing at $0.21. On-chain data shows continued institutional accumulation of 680 million DOGE in August, underpinning support above the $0.21 floor.
Crypto Daily Recap: EU explores digital euro on public blockchains, YZY wallets profit, State Street joins tokenized debt
EU officials are evaluating using public blockchains Ethereum and Solana for the digital euro pilot. Data shows top YZY wallets profited nearly $25 million trading the token. State Street became the first custodian on JPMorgan’s tokenized debt platform.
Spot BTC and ETH ETFs See Outflows as Inflation Surges
Spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs experienced significant outflows on Friday after stronger-than-expected core PCE data signaled inflation pressures. Ether funds saw $164.6 million exit while Bitcoin ETFs shed $126.6 million, marking the first net outflows since Aug. 22. The data stoked concerns over Fed rate paths under rising import costs from tariffs.
BlackRock Overtakes Exchanges as Top Crypto Custodian
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust holds 745,357 BTC, surpassing Coinbase and Binance as top custodian. US spot Bitcoin ETFs saw net outflows of $126.7 million on August 30, evidencing institutional preference for regulated ETF custody.
Avalanche leads blockchain transaction growth amid US gov’t implementation
Avalanche transaction volume surged 66% over the past week, outpacing other networks amid growing US Department of Commerce adoption. Real GDP data will be posted on Avalanche and eight other blockchains, reinforcing government use of decentralized ledgers.
Bitcoin remains under pressure as gold quietly targets new record high
An early crypto rally was dampened by US afternoon sessions as Bitcoin fell back under $112K. Meanwhile, gold climbed nearly 1% to $3,477 per ounce, approaching its all-time high amid macro drivers that have failed to boost digital assets.
Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin Underperforms Ether, Broader Market
Bitcoin held above $111,000 after bouncing from earlier European lows, gaining under 1% in 24 hours while the CoinDesk 20 and CoinDesk 80 indexes added over 3%. Options expiry dynamics and strong index performance suggest month-end upside potential. The 200-day moving average remains supportive above $100,000.
Metaplanet Shares Jump 6% on International Stock Sale and Bond Moves
Metaplanet plans to issue up to 555 million new shares via a ¥130.3 billion international offering, primarily to acquire Bitcoin; it also exercised 27.5 million warrants and redeemed ¥5.25 billion in bonds early, with warrant exercises suspended.
Asia Morning Briefing: ETH Bulls Eyeing $5K as Flows Strengthen
Ethereum’s chance of reaching $5,000 rose to 26% on Polymarket, driven by institutional accumulation and shifting BTC–ETH flows. ETH outpaced BTC over the past 30 days amid $940 million in liquidations in Bitcoin markets, boosting ETH sentiment.
XRP Eyes $3.20 as Bull-Flag Pattern Forms Near Key Support
CME Group’s crypto futures open interest topped $30 billion, with XRP futures hitting $1 billion in three months. XRP rose from $2.89 to $2.99, spiking at $3.08 before consolidating near $3.00 ahead of potential breakout.
XRP Eyes $3.20 as Bull-Flag Pattern Forms, Key Support at $2.89
XRP price gained 3.6% to $2.99 following a volume-driven test of $3.08 resistance, then consolidated near the $3.00 mark. Technical indicators highlight support at $2.89 and a potential breakout above $3.08. Traders are monitoring for a move toward $3.20 as open interest and institutional flows strengthen.
XRP Jumps 6% as Bitcoin Reclaims $111K
XRP led a broad crypto rebound, gaining 6% as traders re-entered positions after Monday’s sell-off. CME Group’s crypto futures notional open interest topped $30 billion, while analysts warned that sentiment ahead of upcoming PCE inflation data may risk a market pullback.
Dogecoin Jumps to 21 Cents After $200M Whale Transfer to Binance
Dogecoin surged to $0.21 following a 900 million DOGE transfer worth $200 million to Binance, which briefly unsettled traders due to sell-off fears. Despite the influx, large holders continued accumulating over 680 million DOGE in August. Technical analysis indicates potential for a bullish reversal amid split market sentiment.
Bitcoin Price Under Pressure Amid Weak On-Chain Activity and High Liquidations
Bitcoin rebounded from near-term lows but remains under pressure as on-chain metrics point to weak network adoption. Futures liquidations of $940 million, predominantly from long positions, have weighed on sentiment. Blue-chip NFT collections also saw steep weekly declines amid broader market volatility.
Ethereum ETFs Attract $625M Inflows Amid Bitcoin ETF Outflows
Ethereum-based ETFs drew $625 million in inflows in the week ending August 22, 2025, reversing earlier outflows and signaling renewed institutional and retail interest. In contrast, Bitcoin ETFs experienced a six-day outflow streak totaling $1.3 billion, with the largest single-day withdrawal of $523 million. Analysts highlight Ethereum’s yield and utility advantages in driving reallocation.
Bitcoin price charges to $116K as Fed’s Powell hints at interest-rate cut
Bitcoin spiked over 3% to $116,000 after Fed Chair Jerome Powell delivered dovish remarks at Jackson Hole, boosting dovish rate cut expectations for September. Trading activity surged and short-term technical indicators turned positive on heightened risk-asset demand.
Bitcoin Whale Dumps 24,000 BTC, Flash Crash Triggers $4,000 Drop; ETH Briefly Tops $4,900
A single whale liquidation of 24,000 BTC initiated a rapid market selloff, driving Bitcoin below $110,000 and erasing recent gains. Ethereum briefly surged past $4,900 before reversing amid broad liquidations exceeding $500 million. Markets remain volatile after Powell’s dovish remarks.
Bitcoin Whale Dumps 24,000 BTC, Flash Crash Triggers $4,000 Drop; ETH Briefly Tops $4,900
A single whale liquidation of 24,000 BTC initiated a rapid market selloff, driving Bitcoin below $110,000 and erasing recent gains. Ethereum briefly surged past $4,900 before reversing amid broad liquidations exceeding $500 million. Markets remain volatile after Powell’s dovish remarks.
Bitcoin Flash Crash Triggers $550M in Sunday Liquidations as Ether Rotation Builds
Bitcoin dropped below $111,000 after a whale sold 24,000 BTC, triggering over $550 million in liquidations. Ether held near $4,707 as funds rotated from bitcoin to Ethereum. Analysts say liquidations could clear the path for a rebound.
Fed dovish turn lifts XRP toward $3.10, analysts eye $5–$8 targets
Regulatory clarity following Ripple’s litigation outcome continues to support institutional flows into XRP, while analysts now forecast potential price targets between $5 and $8 if near-term resistance is decisively broken.
Asia Morning Briefing highlights Bitcoin ETF fee squeeze on miners
Capital continues to flow into Bitcoin ETFs and custodians, while retail activity shifts to Solana. Transaction fees on the Bitcoin network have fallen sharply, raising concerns about miner revenue sustainability.
Saylor signals third consecutive Strategy Bitcoin buy in August
Strategy co-founder Michael Saylor indicated an impending Bitcoin purchase, marking the third acquisition for the firm in August. The company’s holdings now total 629,376 BTC valued at over $72 billion amid institutional accumulation.
XRP Surges 9% Before Pullback Caps Rally Near $3
XRP price rallied 9 percent to test $3 before profit-taking capped gains, driven by Fed rate-cut speculation and rising institutional on-chain inflows. Volume quintupled amid breakout momentum on major exchanges.
Binance Sees $956 M Outflows in 24 Hours, Nansen Data Shows
Investors withdrew about $956 million from Binance over the past 24 hours, data firm Nansen reported, marking the largest net outflow since a $4.3 billion settlement and governance shake-up at the exchange.
Getting ETH Exposure in 2025: Three Main Approaches and Pros and Cons
With Ethereum near record highs and forecasts eyeing $15,000 by year-end, investors weigh direct token ownership, spot ETFs and corporate treasuries for exposure. Each path offers different trade-offs in custody, regulation and market risk in the current bull cycle.
Getting ETH Exposure in 2025: Three Main Approaches
Ether’s record highs have prompted assessment of three exposure paths. Direct token ownership grants full DeFi and staking access but demands secure custody. Spot ETFs offer regulated exposure with potential staking yield. Corporate treasuries add equity-linked ETH exposure.
Canadian fintech funding hits $1.62B in H1 2025 amid crypto and AI investments
Canadian fintech companies raised $1.62 billion in the first half of 2025, led by digital asset and AI startups, according to KPMG Canada’s Pulse of Fintech report. That funding level trails the $2.4 billion raised in H1 2024 but reflects sustained investor interest. U.S. regulatory support for crypto and increasing AI adoption are expected to drive a strong second half.
XRP Surges 9% Before Pullback Caps Rally Near $3
XRP surged 8.56% to $3.03 after breaking above $3.00, driven by dovish Fed commentary and on-chain volume increase. Settlement volumes on the XRP Ledger rose 500%, indicating potential institutional interest. Support at $3.00 is key.
Ethereum Liquidations Top $388M Ahead of $10K Targets
Ethereum’s price surge past $4,800 on August 23 triggered $388 million in liquidations, the largest among all crypto assets in 24 hours. Total market liquidations reached $769 million, impacting over 183,000 traders. Analysts view the flush as a setup for a cleaner rebound toward $10,000 if institutional demand persists.
XRP and Solana Flash Bullish Signals Amid Institutional Flows
XRP rebounded above $3 and Solana rose 10% to near $206 on August 23 as institutional adoption and ETF optimism fueled buying. Analysts cite structural inflows and technical breakouts as drivers, with targets of $4 for XRP and $250-$260 for Solana if momentum holds above key support levels.
Ether Likely to Top $5K as Powell Sparks Crypto Rally
Ether and Bitcoin rallied on August 23 after Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s dovish remarks at Jackson Hole boosted rate-cut expectations. Analysts forecast new highs for both digital assets but warn of corporate treasury adoption challenges and equity market volatility. Spot ETF inflows and institutional buying remain key factors.
Dogecoin Forms Bullish Structure After High-Volume Breakout
Dogecoin surged 11% to $0.24 on August 23 following a high-volume breakout that doubled average trading volumes. Institutional interest drove the rally amid supportive signals from Federal Reserve policy and Wyoming’s state-backed stablecoin launch. Technical indicators point to sustained buying pressure above $0.21 support.
Ether Surges to Record $4,866 High
Ether reached a new record high of $4,866.73, surpassing its November 2021 peak after a 15% rally. The token has gained over 40% year-to-date, outpacing Bitcoin amid renewed institutional demand. The surge reflects growing confidence in Ethereum’s long-term utility and reserve asset status.
Circle, Coinbase, Strategy Stocks Surge on Rate Cut Hopes
Shares of Circle, Coinbase, and Strategy surged as traders bet on a potential Fed rate cut. Crypto-linked stocks outperformed broader indices, reflecting renewed institutional interest in digital asset equities. Trading volumes spiked by over 40%.
Chainlink's LINK Rallies 12% to New 2025 High Amid Token Buyback
LINK surged 12% following dovish comments by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, breaking through its strongest price since December. Institutional buying and recent token purchase initiatives underpinned the rally. Security certifications further bolstered market confidence.
$4.8B Crypto Options Expiry Looms on Deribit Ahead of Jackson Hole
Over $4.8 billion in crypto options on Deribit are set to expire on August 22, 2025 at 08:00 UTC, with Bitcoin options representing $3.83 billion and a put/call ratio of 1.31. Ethereum options worth $948 million show a more balanced put/call ratio of 0.82. The event follows last week’s $5 billion expiry and coincides with Fed Chair remarks at Jackson Hole.
Whale accumulation drives Dogecoin’s V-shaped recovery from $0.21 lows
Dogecoin rebounded sharply after testing support at $0.21, closing at $0.22 following a surge in trading volume and aggressive whale buying. On-chain data shows investors accumulated over 680 million DOGE in August, offsetting retail outflows and countering security concerns. Traders are watching whether $0.22 becomes a new support level.
Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Record Nearly $1B in Outflows
Investors withdrew $523 million from spot Bitcoin ETFs and $422 million from Ether funds on Tuesday, marking the second-largest outflows for both asset classes this month. Three consecutive days of redemptions have drained $1.3 billion, driven by an 8.3% slide in BTC and a 10.8% decline in ETH over the past week.
Chainlink's LINK Token Surges 8% on Bullish Volume
Chainlink's native token LINK rallied 8.3% to over $26 amid high trading volume, outperforming major cryptocurrencies. Surge supported by the Chainlink Reserve’s buyback program, which has accumulated over $2.8 million in tokens in two weeks.
Bitcoin Structure Appears Weak Even as Industry Strengthens
Glassnode data indicates fragile market positioning following Bitcoin’s recent pullback from record highs, even as inflows into spot ETFs and institutional initiatives signal deeper structural progress. Divergent views from market observers highlight a short-term disconnect between price action and long-term industry maturation. Markets await key economic signals from the Federal Reserve to gauge the next directional move of major cryptocurrencies.
Traders turn bearish on BTC and ETH amid retail weakness
Bitcoin and Ether declined 1.1% and 3.8% respectively as retail sentiment shifted to bearish ahead of the Jackson Hole symposium. Profit-taking by individual investors follows recent price highs above $124,000 for BTC and $4,300 for ETH, with derivative markets showing elevated put options and institutions maintaining cautious accumulation.
Amdax plans Bitcoin treasury firm listing on Euronext
Amsterdam-based crypto service provider Amdax intends to launch a bitcoin treasury vehicle named AMBTS on Euronext Amsterdam. The move underscores institutional appetite for bitcoin after record highs, aiming to hold at least 1% of supply over time.
Metaplanet expands Bitcoin treasury by 775 BTC, assets outpace debt
Tokyo-listed Metaplanet acquired 775 BTC for approximately ¥13.73 billion ($94 million), lifting its total holdings to 18,888 BTC valued at $1.95 billion. The purchase over-collateralizes ¥117 million in zero-coupon bonds by 18.67× and boosted share price by 4%.
Week 3 Crypto News: Metaplanet Turns Profitable with BTC Strategy
Metaplanet reports its Bitcoin acquisition strategy has led to profitability in Q3 2025 after lifting its BTC holdings to nearly 18 900 coins. Corporate treasury models continue to gain traction as firms allocate part of cash reserves into digital assets.
Institutions Lead $Billions in Bitcoin ETF Purchases as Q2 Exposure Surges
Wall Street institutions increased BTC exposure in Q2 via spot ETFs and crypto-linked stocks, with Brevan Howard nearly doubling its IBIT holding to $2.3 billion and Goldman Sachs holding $3.3 billion. Harvard and other major investors also boosted positions.