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Bitcoin eyes relief rally as Trump says Iran deal may be signed Sunday

BitcoinAug 8

U.S. President Donald Trump said a peace deal with Iran could be signed on Sunday, setting up a direct clash with Tehran over the timing of the agreement. The claim drew attention across crypto markets because the draft deal is expected to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Traders are watching whether lower energy stress could send capital back into Bitcoin and other risk assets. “The Deal is scheduled to get signed tomorrow,” Trump wrote on Truth Social on Saturday. He added that the “Hormuz Strait is OPEN TO ALL” immediately after the signing. Source: Donald Trump/Truth Social Pakistan also signaled…

Ethereum Price Eyes Next Rally After $60M ETF Inflows and Massive Whale Accumulation

EthereumAug 8

Ethereum price is once again attracting institutional attention after another wave of ETF inflows and large whale transactions signaled growing confidence. While $ETH has spent recent sessions consolidating around key support, on-chain accumulation and steady capital entering spot Ethereum ETFs suggest smart money is positioning for a potential breakout. With BlackRock clients increasing exposure and whales withdrawing millions worth of $ETH from exchanges, traders are now watching whether Ethereum can translate strong fundamentals into its next major rally. Ethereum ETFs Continue to Draw Institutional Capital Institutional demand remained firm after U.S. spot Ethereum ETFs recorded net inflows of approximately $60.8…

Crypto IPO market stalls as capital rotates to AI and macro uncertainty weighs

RegulationAug 8

But weaker market conditions, softer trading volumes and disappointing post-listing performances, including BitGo's (BTGO), have since cooled enthusiasm for new offerings. Several major crypto firms, including Kraken parent Payward, Ethereum app builder Consensys, wallet provider Ledger and asset manager Grayscale, have all delayed IPO plans while waiting for markets to improve. Others are still moving ahead. Blockchain.com said in May it confidentially filed for a U.S. IPO with the Securities and Exchange Commission. CoinDesk reported in May that crypto trading platform FalconX had also filed a draft S-1 registration with the SEC, the initial step toward a potential public listing.…

Is Japan Leading the Charge to Make XRP a Global Standard?

AltcoinsAug 8

Japan's Crypto Revolution Could Propel $XRP Toward Global Settlement Leadership Japan is rapidly strengthening its position as a global leader in digital assets, prompting market analyst Stellar Rippler to argue that the country could be the catalyst that elevates $XRP into a dominant role in cross-border payments. More notably, the central message, "The Reset Starts From The East," suggests that Asia, rather than the U.S. or Europe, may spearhead the next wave of financial innovation as blockchain technology becomes more deeply integrated into traditional finance. This narrative gained momentum when Japan's Finance Minister appeared at $XRP Tokyo. Although the appearance…

EU widens Belarus ownership ban to all crypto service providers

LegalAug 8

The European Union will prohibit Belarusian nationals and residents from owning, controlling or managing crypto exchanges and other crypto service providers regulated under the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework starting Aug. 25. The measure appears in Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/1847, adopted Thursday to amend the EU’s sanctions framework targeting Belarus over its involvement in Russia’s war against Ukraine. The document expands an existing restriction that applied only to companies providing crypto wallet, account or custody services. The decision enters into force on July 24, while the expanded crypto provision will apply from Aug. 25. Under the amendment, Belarusian nationals and…

Almost One in Four Bitcoin Miner Models Now Operating at a Daily Loss

MiningAug 8

The profitability clock is ticking louder for Bitcoin miners. On August 6, nearly one in four mainstream mining machines tracked by data centers was operating in the red. According to the original report from WuBlockchain Data Center, 22.7% of 22 major ASIC models were generating negative daily net returns after accounting for electricity costs and current network assumptions. For an industry that lives on thin margins, that is a signal the market ignores at its own risk. The figure does not mean all those machines have shut down—yet. But it places a spotlight on the shutdown price of even the…

Bybit Highlights Factors That Pulled BTC Below $60K

BitcoinAug 8

Analysts at the crypto exchange Bybit have highlighted factors that contributed to bitcoin ($BTC) recording its worst single-week percentage decline since the FTX collapse in November 2022. According to the report, the decline was not triggered by random panic from the market, but was a result of a structural breakdown that had been building for weeks. As reported in the Bybit Options Weekly Review, multiple forces hit simultaneously: stronger U.S. jobs data, record outflows from spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and Strategy challenging its “never sell $BTC” narrative. $BTC Decline Signals Technical Breakdown During the week ending June 8, $BTC…

Ethereum price reclaims $1,900, can bulls crack $2,000 next?

EthereumAug 8

Ethereum price moved back above $1,900 on Aug. 6 as renewed spot demand and short liquidations helped buyers defend the latest recovery. Ethereum price holds above $1,900 According to data from crypto.news, Ethereum ($ETH) price was trading at approximately $1,908 at the time of writing, having recovered from an intraday low near $1,895. The move returned $ETH above the psychological $1,900 level after several days of consolidation. $ETH’s rebound followed a period of aggressive spot buying and pressure on traders positioned for further losses. Its move through nearby short positions appears to have contributed to the quick advance, although the…

Why retail investors are ditching broader index bets for selective trades

RegulationAug 8

Retail investors, long considered one of the strongest pillars supporting the US stock market since the pandemic, are becoming increasingly selective as market leadership shifts rapidly and alternative investment opportunities gain traction. Recent data suggest individual investors are rotating between themes rather than making broad-based bets on the stock market. At the same time, a new Bank of America Private Bank survey shows younger wealthy investors are increasingly questioning whether traditional stocks and bonds can continue to generate above-average returns, with many allocating more capital to private markets, crypto and other alternatives. Retail traders rotate between market themes A Bloomberg…

On-Chain Data Reveals How 52 Whales Cashed Out on Retail

AltcoinsAug 8

Shiba Inu's ($SHIB) two-day 37% surge ended according to the classic pump and dump scenario: large holders fully cashed out, selling their coins to late retail investors. Fresh on-chain data from Santiment analysts shows exactly how whales used the wave of mass excitement to lock in profits and leave retail traders with losses. How retail's fear of missing out gave whales an exit route As soon as $SHIB's price began climbing, retail fear of missing out surged across social media. Shiba Inu's social dominance index jumped to 0.084%, its highest level since April. Ordinary traders rushed to buy the coin,…