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Crypto update: Bitcoin slips as analysts warn of ‘fragile’ market structure
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- Posted on August 20, 2025
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Bitcoin and Ether prices are falling despite positive industry news. A key disconnect exists between weak price action and strong fundamentals. Glassnode warns of market fragility and stretched leverage in the short term. A profound and unsettling disconnect is cleaving the cryptocurrency market in two as the trading day begins in Asia. While a torrent […]
Bitcoin at risk of a 51% attack from two miners
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- Posted on August 19, 2025
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Foundry USA and AntPool now control over half of Bitcoin’s hash power. Bitcoin price is slipping toward $110,530, a crucial support level. Macro fears and Fed shifts add pressure to already weak crypto markets. After Monero’s 51% takeover, two Bitcoin mining pools have sparked fears of a potential 51% attack on Bitcoin. Notably, the developments […]
Bitcoin sees strong accumulation despite BTC price pullback
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- Posted on August 19, 2025
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Bitcoin price is near $115,300 after bouncing off lows of $114k. Despite sharp declines this past week, BTC is seeing robust accumulation. Onchain data suggests aggressive whale buying. Bitcoin (BTC) price hovers around $115,300 in early trading on August 19, 2025, but despite the pullback that includes a dip to lows of $114k, the benchmark […]
BTC slips 1.1% to $116K as traders brace for August weakness
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- Posted on August 19, 2025
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Crypto markets show a split between institutional bulls and retail bears. Prediction markets signal a bearish end to August for Bitcoin. Derivatives data shows caution, with funding rates turning negative. A profound and unsettling divide is splitting the cryptocurrency market in two as the trading day begins in East Asia. While the world’s largest institutions […]
Metaplanet adds 775 Bitcoin to treasury amid market pullback
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- Posted on August 18, 2025
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Simon Gerovich said the company acquired the bitcoins at an average cost of $120,006 each. Metaplanet began implementing its Bitcoin accumulation strategy in April 2024. With the latest purchase, Metaplanet’s total bitcoin holdings have risen to 18,888 BTC, valued at about $1.94 billion. Metaplanet, a Japanese Bitcoin treasury company, has purchased an additional 775 BTC […]
Norway’s $1.6 trillion wealth fund boosts indirect Bitcoin exposure by 192% in Q2 2025
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- Posted on August 15, 2025
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NBIM now holds the equivalent of 7,161 BTC through listed equities. Institutional interest in Bitcoin grows through ETFs and corporate holdings. The move may signal early stages of sovereign-backed Bitcoin adoption. Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, the largest in the world, has taken a significant step into the cryptocurrency market, increasing its Bitcoin (BTC) exposure by […]
Bitcoin hits new all-time high as Fed easing bets and favorable US policy align
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- Posted on August 14, 2025
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Bitcoin smashes its record, climbing to a new all-time high of $124,002. Hopes for a significant Federal Reserve rate cut are fueling the rally. A new executive order opens the door for crypto in 401(k) retirement plans. Bitcoin blasted through to a new all-time high on Thursday, as a perfect storm of roaring optimism over […]
SIGN price soars 11% as Sign Foundation completes $12M token buyback
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- Posted on August 13, 2025
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Sign Foundation has wrapped its first buyback of SIGN coins. It acquired $8M via the open market and $4M through private settlements. SIGN has gained 11% in the past day amidst revived optimism. Digital currencies performed well on Monday, and positive news flooded the market. While enthusiasts anticipate an altcoin season, the Sign Foundation confirmed […]
Altcoins soar, Bitcoin stalls as Fed rate cut speculation hits fever pitch
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- Posted on August 13, 2025
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A simmering crypto rally boiled over into a full-blown frenzy during late US trading hours on Tuesday, after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent dropped a bombshell suggestion that sent shockwaves through the market: the Federal Reserve should consider an aggressive 50 basis point rate cut. His words acted like rocket fuel for risk assets, unleashing a […]
Bitcoin price forecast: BTC price steadies as long-term holder selloff cools
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- Posted on August 12, 2025
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Long-term holder (LTH) selloffs cool, easing Bitcoin price selling pressure. BTC price holds above $116,817 despite rejection near $122K. CPI data may decide the next major BTC price move. Bitcoin price forecast shows BTC price steadying as long-term holder selloffs cool. Meanwhile, traders are watching on-chain flows and macro prints for signs of the next […]
Bitcoin eases from $122,000 high on profit-taking; CPI report looms
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- Posted on August 12, 2025
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Bitcoin’s push toward new records was stopped by profit-taking, causing a price retreat from a high of $122,200 back to $118,500. A technical gap in the CME futures market between $117,430 and $119,000 has created a potential target for a short-term price pullback. Upcoming US inflation data, particularly the CPI, is considered the week’s most […]
Fear & Greed Index hits 63 as Bitcoin, ETH, and SOL rebound
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- Posted on August 7, 2025
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Fear & Greed Index hits 63, up from “Neutral” the day before. Profit-taking among short-term BTC holders has eased. Analysts see potential for BTC breakout toward $125,000. Bitcoin regained ground above $114,000 on Thursday, marking a return in investor confidence after a volatile weekend triggered short-term jitters across the cryptocurrency market. As sentiment improved, the […]
BTC hovers at $115K; ETF flows turn negative, short-term holder profitability drops
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- Posted on August 7, 2025
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Bitcoin (BTC) is trading in a low-liquidity “air gap” between $110K and $116K, according to Glassnode. The market is “re-finding its footing” after a post-all-time-high correction amidst low volume and weak conviction. Spot Bitcoin ETF flows recently turned negative, with a 1,500 BTC outflow marking the largest since April. Bitcoin is treading water around the […]
SEC staff statement on liquid staking may pave way for staking in spot Ether ETFs
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- Posted on August 6, 2025
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SEC staff said certain liquid staking activities do not constitute the sale of securities in a new clarification. The statement clarifies that “Staking Receipt Tokens” do not need to be registered under securities laws. SEC Chair Paul Atkins called the move a “significant step forward in clarifying the staff’s view” on crypto activities. In a […]
Consensys’ Linea integrates Lido V3 to automate staking bridged ETH
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- Posted on August 5, 2025
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Linea will auto-stake bridged ETH using Lido V3’s stVaults. Users earn passive ETH staking rewards without active input. Launch set for October 2025 with strong security safeguards. In a move that could reshape yield generation on Ethereum Layer 2s, Linea, an Ethereum scaling network developed by Consensys, has unveiled plans to integrate Lido V3’s staking […]







