Crypto on Thin Ice

DAILY MARKET OVERVIEW

Between Recovery and Ruin

👋 Hey, Crypto Enthusiasts! We’ve been swimming in red the past couple of days, but is there hope left?

The market is facing another deeper pullback, with BTC dropping from 124k to 112k and ETH sliding from 4.8k to 4.1k. Most of the selling has been fueled by renewed inflation fears and the possibility of no rate cuts in September.

All eyes remain on Fed Chair Jerome Powell, who speaks this Friday and is expected to set the tone for what’s next.

Today we’re seeing a slight recovery bounce, but it’s unclear whether this is the start of real strength or just bait before more downside.

🔍 What we’re watching:

• The market remains in a very fragile state. If Powell signals positively on Friday, a sharp recovery is likely. If he stays defensive on rate cuts, the slide could continue.

• So far, selling has been steady, not a full-blown liquidation cascade. That kind of flush could still happen if Friday disappoints.

• ETH looks especially vulnerable. ETF outflows hit $400 million yesterday, and potential selling from validators unstaking could add pressure.

• The $4,000 level is critical. A strong hold keeps recovery in play, possibly to new highs. A close under $4k, however, could open the door to deeper losses.

Right now, both scenarios, recovery or a sharper dump, are on the table. The next couple of days should give us a clearer picture as price action develops.

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Was That the Top? Or Just Another Shakeout?

Despite the pullback, BTC’s resilience above 100k remains impressive. Think about what we’ve already weathered:

1. Tariffs

2. Inflation scares

3. Growth concerns

4. The Bybit hack

5. Rising geopolitical tensions

Even with all that, BTC hasn’t broken down completely. That alone keeps bulls hopeful.

Still, sentiment is split: some see this as a healthy correction, others fear it’s the start of a larger downtrend. The truth is, no one has an edge right now - choppy conditions make trading difficult. Preserving capital ahead of Friday might be the smartest play.

On the altcoin side:

• Chainlink (LINK) continues to show strength among large caps.

• Solana (SOL) is also moving, fueled by speculation of a future ETF and whispers that treasuries might start accumulating.

• The rest of the altcoin market? Mostly stuck in wait-and-see mode.

NEWS OVERVIEW

The Latest Crypto Headlines 📰 

Wyoming Launches First State-Backed Stablecoin
Wyoming unveiled the Frontier Stable Token (FRNT), the first U.S. state-backed stablecoin, launching on seven blockchains and backed by Treasurys.

SEC Chair: Most Crypto Tokens Are Not Securities
SEC Chair Paul Atkins said very few tokens qualify as securities and pledged to build a framework to prevent regulatory overreach under Project Crypto.

Strategy Stock Falls as Bitcoin Buying Expands
Strategy’s stock hit its lowest since April after announcing it will issue more shares to fund bitcoin purchases and cover debt payments.

Pump.fun Hits $800M Revenue in Memecoin Race
Solana’s Pump.fun surpassed $800M in lifetime revenue, maintaining dominance over LetsBonk with daily revenues of $1M from token swap fees.

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Summary From The Top Influencers 📷️ 

Benjamin Cowen – Bitcoin Dominance (20.08.2025 Summary)

Benjamin Cowen thinks Bitcoin dominance (Bitcoin’s share of the total crypto market) is setting up for a bounce in September and October.

• Right now, Bitcoin’s price has slipped, but altcoins haven’t gained much ground against it. They look like they’re holding up, but Cowen expects that won’t last long. His base case is that money will rotate back into Bitcoin in September, pulling dominance higher.

• Even with rate cuts likely coming from the Fed, he doesn’t think that will be enough to keep altcoins strong. The issue is that interest rates are still above the “neutral rate” that would signal true economic support. Until rates fall further, altcoins are more likely to weaken.

Looking at past years, Bitcoin dominance often reverses course in September. Cowen expects that same seasonal pattern again this year. That means altcoins - including Ethereum - may show weakness in the fall.

Bottom line: Bitcoin dominance has dropped a lot recently, but Cowen believes the trend will flip soon. If history is a guide, September and October could bring a strong move back into Bitcoin at the expense of altcoins.

Altcoin Daily – BEAR TRAP! Crypto Holders About To Get WRECKED! "BIG Mistake To Sell" (20.08.2025 Summary)

Altcoin Daily says what looks like weakness in crypto right now is actually a bear trap. In other words - selling here could be a big mistake.

• They argue the bull market really began back in April after a final capitulation. Since then, Bitcoin has been consolidating but institutions keep buying. The supply of new Bitcoin is small compared to demand, which supports their bullish outlook. They still see Bitcoin reaching $180k-$200k by year end.
  

• Altcoin Daily also points out major moves in the altcoin space - Polkadot launching a capital markets arm, Tron integrating into MetaMask, and big corporate treasuries loading up on Ethereum. In fact, one firm now holds over $6B worth of ETH, making it the second largest corporate crypto treasury after MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin stash.

Short term pullbacks are expected, but they see them as shallow and temporary. Bitcoin could dip toward $112k before aiming for $130k-$140k. Ethereum may drop near $4k but they expect a move to $5k+.

Key takeaway: Don’t panic sell during consolidation. The bigger picture points to a strong bull market just getting started.

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