Bitcoin Flash Crash

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Market Fakeout

👋 Hey, Crypto Enthusiasts! The market just pulled another 180 yet again.

🎆 Friday brought fireworks after Jerome Powell struck a softer tone, hinting at possible September rate cuts. Traders piled in, sending prices higher in a frenzy.

Saturday cooled things off with a correction.

But Sunday? Pure heat. Ethereum ripped to a new all-time high at $4,950, narrowly missing the big $5K mark.

The rally was fueled by two key players:

• Bitmine, who scooped up over $800M in ETH this week.

• A mystery whale on Hyperliquid who loaded up with $2B worth of ETH.

Altcoins caught the wave too. Solana drew heavy bids after reports that Galaxy Digital, Jump Crypto, and Multicoin Capital are in talks to raise $1B for a Solana-focused digital asset treasury.

Hyperliquid (HYPE) also shined, with volume climbing and more platform revenue cycling back into HYPE buybacks.

❗️ But the euphoria didn’t last. Late Sunday into early Monday, a whale dumped 24,000 BTC (~$2.7B) in minutes.

The fallout:

• Bitcoin dropped $4,000 almost instantly.

• $680M in longs got liquidated in just 24 hours.

• The whale still holds a staggering 152,874 BTC (~$17B), so the risk of further dumps is real.

If he keeps selling, September could bleed red. 🔻 

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⚠️ Caution in the Air

The flash dump shocked traders and crushed the momentum. Bitcoin now looks fragile, with downside targets forming around $100K–$102K, and even $98K if weakness continues.

• September will be make-or-break: inflation data and the next FOMC meeting are critical. Any disappointment could send markets sliding fast.

ETH’s breakout was impressive, but failing to crack $5K leaves doubts. Even with whales backing it, the broader market reaction wasn’t explosive. That hesitation is a red flag.

Altcoins are still lagging. Solana & HYPE had their moment, but beyond that, enthusiasm is muted.

Celebrity token hype continues to fade. Kanye’s YZY coin has already faded, and now there are rumors that Cristiano Ronaldo may launch a token on BNB. Hype might spike, but sustained momentum? Not likely in this cautious climate.

🧊 For now, traders are skating on thin ice.

NEWS OVERVIEW

The Latest Crypto Headlines 📰 

Philippines Weighs Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
A new bill in the Philippines would require the central bank to buy 10,000 BTC over five years and hold it for 20 years.

Japan Proposes 20% Flat Crypto Tax
Japan’s regulator wants crypto taxed like stocks at a flat 20% rate, a move that could also pave the way for ETFs.

Grayscale Seeks Spot AVAX ETF Approval
Grayscale has filed with the SEC to convert its Avalanche Trust into a Nasdaq-listed spot ETF, giving investors regulated AVAX exposure.

Galaxy, Jump and Multicoin Plan Solana Treasury
Galaxy Digital, Jump Crypto, and Multicoin Capital are raising $1 billion to launch a Solana-focused treasury company with support from the Solana Foundation.

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Summary From The Top Influencers 📷️ 

Benjamin Cowen – Ethereum Sets a New All-Time High! (25.08.2025 Summary)

Benjamin Cowen just covered Ethereum hitting a fresh all-time high, something many doubted would happen. He sees this as a big win, but also reminds everyone to stay realistic.

• His outlook is that Ethereum may still climb a little higher in the next week, possibly testing $5,000, but history suggests a pullback is likely in September.
  

• In past cycles, September has been a weak month, with drops of 30-40% not uncommon. That means we could see Ethereum revisit its support levels before setting up for another rally.

Cowen believes this pattern could actually be healthy. A dip in September might set the stage for a strong October push, possibly into new highs again. He emphasizes that no one has a crystal ball and markets can surprise, but planning for pullbacks is part of the game.

The key takeaway - celebrate the milestone, but don’t expect the ride to be smooth. Volatility is normal, and corrections can create stronger setups for the next move higher.

Lark Davis – Are We Near the End of the Cycle? (25.08.2025 Summary)

Lark Davis looks at whether crypto is nearing the end of its cycle, and his take might surprise you.

• He points out that in past bull runs, hype drove things higher until everything crashed hard. This time, though, the market feels more mature.

• Instead of ICO mania like in 2017, we’re seeing big IPOs, SPACs, and serious institutional money flowing into Bitcoin and Ethereum. Treasury companies are stacking crypto, ETFs are pulling in billions, and risk appetite in traditional markets is heating up again.

Some investors fear this means the top is here, but Davis argues we’re still far from it. He compares today’s environment more to 1997 in the dot-com era, not 1999. In other words, we could still have years of growth, even if things eventually get wild and overpriced.

His advice is simple: no one has a crystal ball, so always have a plan. Take profits when you can, don’t assume gains last forever, and remember that volatility is part of the game. But overall, he thinks this cycle has more room to run before it’s done.

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