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The latest XRP price prediction suggests the digital asset could reach $4 if it overcomes the key $3 resistance, driven by easing sell pressure from whales and bullish on-chain indicators. This XRP price prediction highlights current trading around $2.85, with intraday volatility between $2.84 and $2.95 amid regulatory uncertainty from pending SEC rulings. Meanwhile, the Mutuum Finance (MUTM) presale phase 6 at $0.035 has attracted over $14.8 million from 15,600+ investors. Phase 7 will raise the token price to $0.04, a 14.3% uptick, positioning MUTM for substantial returns. Supported by a $50,000 USDT CertiK bug bounty and a $100,000 token giveaway, Mutuum Finance deploys a dual-lending protocol (P2C and P2P) and launches an overcollateralized USD-backed stablecoin on Ethereum. Together, these developments create bullish trading opportunities in XRP and the emerging MUTM altcoin, offering a blend of established market momentum and low-cost entry points for crypto traders seeking high-growth positions.

Long‐standing altcoins Cardano (ADA) and XRP face choppy trading conditions as investors reassess their short‐term outlooks. ADA remains range-bound between $0.74 and $0.95, struggling under its 9-day EMA near $0.88. A break above $0.90 could target $1.06, but a drop below $0.77 risks deeper losses. XRP’s post-legal victory momentum has stalled. Whales offloaded 460 million tokens, pushing price below its 50-day SMA at $2.95 into a $2.80–$2.85 support zone. Technical patterns—symmetrical and descending triangles—signal possible dips toward $2.60, although long-term uptrend remains intact. By contrast, Layer Brett emerges as a utility‐driven meme coin on Ethereum Layer 2. Its presale has raised over $1 million, with token price rising from $0.004 to $0.0047. Layer Brett combines staking, governance and gamified NFTs, capping supply and rewarding holders with high yields. Analysts forecast a 250× upside, driven by its DeFi primitives and scalable architecture. Traders looking for alpha may shift attention from ADA and XRP to this new Ethereum Layer 2 meme coin.

Bitcoin dominance has declined from 65% to 58%, breaching a multi-year trendline that coincides with previous cycle highs in 2017 and 2021. Technical indicators have turned bearish, including a weekly MACD cross, a daily death cross, and a drop below the 50-day moving average with a failed retest. Meanwhile, altcoin market capitalization broke above $3.2 trillion and is forming higher highs. Models predict that if Bitcoin dominance falls further into the 50–46% range, altcoin market cap could surge to $5–7 trillion. Traders should watch on-chain liquidity flows, dominance support levels, monthly altcoin structure, and macro liquidity indicators to confirm the early stages of Altseason 2025.

Ethereum surged to a fresh all-time high above $4,300, driven by increased institutional investment and growing optimism over a spot Ethereum ETF approval. The rally was supported by robust DeFi activity and anticipation of the Dencun protocol upgrade, which underpin strong on-chain indicators such as rising active addresses, declining net outflows to exchanges, and higher staking participation. With Ethereum’s market capitalization topping $500 billion, traders are now eyeing the $5,000 milestone. Key technical levels include support around $3,500 and resistance near $4,000. Analysts expect continued bullish momentum as ETF developments progress and network upgrades enhance Ethereum’s scalability and performance.

Following the US SEC’s dismissal of its enforcement action against Ripple Labs on August 22, 2025, seven asset managers—including Grayscale, Bitwise, Canary, CoinShares, Franklin Templeton, 21Shares and WisdomTree—filed amended S-1 registration statements for a spot XRP ETF within days. The filings, reflecting active SEC feedback, mark an acceleration in the approval process and signal growing institutional readiness. Analyst models drawing on historic BTC and ETH ETF launches forecast $4.3 billion to $8.4 billion in institutional inflows into a spot XRP ETF. XRP rallied about 10% to $3.10 amid heightened volatility as traders speculated on short-term targets of $4–$6. Over the coming weeks and months, investors should monitor SEC correspondence, further amendments and execution risks from ETF creation/redemption cycles. This trend could reshape XRP liquidity and adoption while influencing capital allocation across crypto markets, including BTC and ETH. Close tracking of ETF application updates, liquidity metrics and price action will be critical for risk management.

The fusion of crypto and traditional finance via RWA tokenization opens a potential $1 trillion market opportunity, with Avalanche (AVAX), Pendle (PENDLE) and IOTA leading the charge. Avalanche gained 9.36% month-on-month and 17.52% over six months, trading in a $17.19–$27.59 range, with support at $11.89 and resistance at $32.69. An RSI of 58.2 and rising momentum signal mild bullish bias, while traders watch for a breakout or breakdown. Pendle surged 10.6% weekly and 104.8% over six months, moving between $3.17 and $4.96; key levels lie at $5.88 resistance and $2.30 support, with a 65.18 RSI suggesting near-overbought conditions and pullbacks as entry points. IOTA posted modest gains of 2.05% monthly and 2.92% semi-annual but saw a 1.87% weekly dip, trading between $0.09 support and $0.31 resistance; a neutral RSI near 51 indicates balanced sentiment. For crypto traders, monitoring these tokens’ technical signals and RWA tokenization developments can guide both short-term entries and long-term positions in the emerging real-world asset finance market.

Ethereum has climbed from $4,057 to a fresh high of $4,937, approaching the $5,000 mark amid a strong altcoin rally. On-chain metrics, including a 14-day rise in ETH trading volume against BTC and a key buy signal in the ETH/BTC pair flagged by TheoTrader, suggest further upside toward $8,000–$9,000. Institutional demand is growing, with a major firm planning a $5 billion ETH reserve and rising ETF inflows supported by upcoming crypto ETF approvals and favorable 401(k) crypto provisions. Additional tailwinds such as a potential US interest rate cut, a rebound in BTC following a crypto-friendly executive order, and sustained DeFi growth point to a robust bull market. Short-term traders may look to buy on dips, while long-term investors track Ethereum’s DeFi metrics and ETF developments.

Ether jumped about 20–25% in August to around $4,759 after dovish Federal Reserve comments at Jackson Hole spurred roughly $2.8 billion in spot Ether ETF inflows. Historically, Ether seasonality shows that strong August rallies in 2017, 2020 and 2021 preceded mid-6% average pullbacks in September. This year’s market dynamics are different. Active spot Ether ETFs now exist alongside over $13 billion in on-chain corporate Ether holdings, including BitMine’s $45 million addition to reach a $7 billion position. Meanwhile, Bitcoin dominance has fallen to approximately 55%. Traders should monitor ETF inflows, on-chain corporate accumulation, exchange supply metrics and macro signals. While seasonality warns of a potential September dip, robust Ether ETF inflows and institutional purchases may cushion any correction.

Crypto analyst Steph Is Crypto shared a monthly chart indicating the XRP bull market cycle is timewise complete. Comparing three bull runs—2017–2018 (12 months), 2020–2021 (13 months) and 2024–2025 (13 months)—the chart shows XRP reached a new high of $3.65 in the latest cycle without achieving the double-digit targets many traders had expected. Steph suggests the XRP bull market may struggle to extend further unless new catalysts emerge. On-chain and momentum indicators have stalled, raising risk management questions for traders. Community members on X argue that the cycle could extend by shifting the timeline start to late 2024 or adding extra months, noting past bull runs did not follow rigid schedules. They caution that resilience and fresh drivers—such as regulatory decisions or network updates—could sustain gains. Overall, traders should monitor XRP’s momentum and potential catalysts before adjusting positions, as the current chart points to a pause rather than an immediate downturn.

Ethereum surged past $4,900 to a new all-time high of $4,927.25 today. At press time, ETH trades around $4,902.93, up 3.35% in 24 hours. This rally triggered $221.48 million in market-wide crypto liquidations, including $81.84 million for ETH ($62.78 million in shorts, $17.67 million in longs). In the past hour alone, ETH saw $35.99 million wiped out, mostly from short positions. Other tokens facing major liquidations include LEFT ($14.61 M), BTC ($13.70 M), PROMPT ($10.72 M), BIO ($8.34 M), SAROS ($7.89 M), WLFI ($6.53 M) and DOGE ($5.06 M). Traders should monitor on-chain data and market sentiment as this aggressive short squeeze may drive further volatility. Overall, Ethereum’s bullish momentum points to potential upside but warrants caution with leveraged positions.

A new National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) study highlights significant run risk in leading stablecoins, estimating an annual run probability of 3.9% for Tether (USDT) and 3.3% for USDC. This “stablecoin run risk” is nearly 4,000 times higher than for FDIC-insured bank accounts. The research reveals a paradox: stablecoins that depend on many centralized arbitrageurs to maintain their dollar peg are more prone to mass withdrawals during crises, as investors may rush to exit. By contrast, coins with fewer but larger arbitrageurs can better protect reserves under stress. As lawmakers debate stablecoin legislation, the study calls for robust regulatory frameworks to address these design vulnerabilities and strengthen market stability.

Recent market data indicates a growing BTC to ETH rotation, as smart money shifts capital from Bitcoin into the Ethereum ecosystem. Over the past month, Bitcoin fell 3.4% while Ethereum rose 29.2%, highlighting mixed signals for BTC and strong momentum for ETH. Bitcoin trades between $106,632 and $123,514, facing resistance at $131,225 and support at $97,462 with an RSI near 46. By contrast, Ethereum moves in a $2,737 to $4,301 range, with immediate resistance at $4,903 and support at $1,774 and a higher RSI around 65. Short-term technicals suggest bearish signals for BTC but bullish trends for ETH. The BTC to ETH rotation underscores growing trader confidence in Ethereum’s prospects. Traders may consider long positions near ETH support or await a breakout above resistance to confirm bullish momentum. Monitoring indicators such as the Awesome Oscillator (471) can guide entry and exit strategies. This rotation into Ethereum could accelerate demand and volatility, making it a key theme for crypto trading strategies.

As the overall cryptocurrency market cap approaches $5 trillion, three tokens stand out. Mantle (MNT) has gained 68.8% over one month and 56.3% over six months, trading between $0.58 and $0.88 with support at $0.42 and resistance at $1.01. Avalanche (AVAX) rose 9.4% this month and 17.5% in six months, moving within $17.19–$27.59, supported at $11.89 and facing $32.69. Chainlink (LINK) surged 44.3% in 30 days and 70% over six months, trading from $13.02 to $20.55 with key levels at $9.12 and $24.18. Institutional adoption is driving demand. Traders can watch these technical levels for breakout or pullback opportunities as market cap growth continues and institutional adoption accelerates.

Ethereum price extended its rally from $4,800 to break above $4,900 on OKX, registering a 2.13% intraday gain to $4,900.70 on August 25 after climbing past $4,803.71 the previous day. This sustained Ethereum price surge reflects growing bullish momentum in the crypto market, fueled by increased network activity and adoption. The breakout at key resistance signals renewed confidence and may attract momentum traders, reinforcing Ethereum’s role as a leading altcoin. Traders should monitor volume and support levels to assess whether the uptrend will continue.

Analysts warn that growing optimism over a Fed rate cut has lifted crypto prices but could backfire as historic patterns show “buy the rumor, sell the news.” Social chatter around “Fed,” “rate,” and “cut” has hit an 11-month high, signaling euphoria and higher pullback risk. On-chain data reveals exchange-held BTC has risen by 70,000 coins since June, reversing the withdrawal trend and potentially flooding the market if sentiment shifts. Daily active addresses and transaction volumes have declined. Technically, Bitcoin trading near $117,000 faces resistance at $120,000, with downside targets at $114,355, $108,200, and $103,800. Long-term MVRV for Bitcoin stands at +18.5%, while Ethereum’s short- and long-term MVRV at +15% and +58% suggest profit-taking risk. Funding rates point to a long bias amid Fed rate cut speculation, underlining the fragility of current gains. Traders should monitor policy cues and enforce strict risk management.

Crypto analyst John Squire released a Google Gemini-based model projecting XRP price if the XRP Ledger (XRPL) captures 20% of the on-chain tokenized real-world asset (RWA) market by 2026. Assuming total RWA reaches $70 billion, a 20% share equals $14 billion locked on XRPL. With the current RWA-to-market-cap ratio of 570.8 (based on $302.4 million in RWA and $172.6 billion XRP market cap), the model forecasts XRP’s market cap hitting $7.99 trillion. Dividing by the 59.41 billion circulating supply yields an estimated price of $134.50 per XRP. Squire emphasizes the projection relies on data-driven extrapolation rather than speculation. Community feedback highlights the need to monitor actual XRPL adoption and on-chain activity to validate the model. While hypothetical, the forecast underscores the potential impact of RWA growth on XRP’s valuation.

Binance Coin (BNB) is showing bullish momentum after active addresses on the BNB Chain rose 6.7% to 10.8 million last week. On-chain volume surged to $1.988 billion daily, and investors withdrew approximately $20 million of BNB from exchanges into private wallets over 48 hours, tightening supply. Derivatives data reinforce the uptrend: open interest–weighted funding rates stand at a positive 0.0099%, signalling that longs are paying shorts. Key technical support lies in the $855–$850 range, where a pullback could offer accumulation before a fresh rally attempt. With improved liquidity flows and strong on-chain metrics, BNB has a high probability of challenging previous all-time highs. Traders should watch exchange flows, funding rates, and the $855–$850 zone for entry opportunities.

Analysts predict an imminent XRP breakout, citing an asymmetrical triangle technical pattern reminiscent of the 2017 bull run. Javon Marks forecasts a 300x rally from current levels, pushing XRP above $100. CryptoMichael highlights a seven-year bull pennant, while Armando Pantoja sets interim targets at $3.84, $12.75, and $20.30. Regulatory clarity and rising institutional interest in Ripple are key bullish drivers. Despite a minor 1.66% dip to $3.03, some analysts expect a temporary retracement toward $0.50 before resuming the uptrend. A successful XRP breakout could trigger significant short-term volatility and long-term growth, echoing past crypto market cycles.

On August 18, MicroStrategy acquired 430 Bitcoin for $51.4 million at an average price of $119,666, funded via share sales under its updated equity-at-the-market guidance. This purchase marks its third straight weekly buy, bringing the corporate treasury to 629,376 BTC—nearly 3% of circulating supply. August’s cumulative buys reached 585 BTC. To minimize market impact, MicroStrategy executes acquisitions through over-the-counter (OTC) deals and private agreements, spreading orders against Bitcoin’s $50 billion daily volume. At current prices, its Bitcoin position shows an unrealized gain of about $25.8 billion (56%). Despite Bitcoin dipping roughly 5% over the past week and MicroStrategy shares falling to a four-month low near $325 before rebounding to ~$358, the company remains committed to long-term Bitcoin accumulation and retains its status as the largest corporate Bitcoin holder.

Deribit and SignalPlus jointly hosted their 2025 Summer Trading Competition, generating a record $10 billion in Bitcoin and Ethereum derivatives volume. The event produced a tenfold boost in Bitcoin options liquidity, showcasing deeper market participation from both institutional and retail traders. Advanced tools and larger prize pools spurred high-frequency trading across listed and OTC venues, improving bid-ask depth, price discovery, and narrowing spreads. Heightened institutional involvement underlines maturing crypto derivatives markets and reinforces Bitcoin options liquidity as a key growth metric. The competition’s success suggests lower execution costs for large traders and supports future product innovation. Sustained gains will depend on continued institutional flows and clear regulatory frameworks.

BNB has overtaken Ethereum in active daily addresses, reaching 10.8 million—a 6.7% week-on-week rise. The surge on the BNB Chain has driven daily trading volumes to $1.99 billion and 30-day volumes to $58 billion. Over the past 48 hours, investors pulled about $20 million in BNB off exchanges, and derivatives funding rates turned positive at 0.0099%, signaling bullish sentiment. Despite a 2.02% daily price dip to $862, BNB’s monthly gains stand at 13.04%. Chart analysis identifies $855–$850 as key support, with a potential springboard for renewed rallies toward a new all-time high. Traders should watch short-term pullbacks to the ascending trendline for strategic entries. Continued on-chain growth and liquidity inflows suggest BNB remains well-positioned for further upside.

BlockDAG presale has raised over $381 million by selling 25.3 billion BDAG tokens and generating $7.8 million from miner sales. Its Dashboard V4 offers a real-time trading simulation with live price feeds, an interactive order book, wallet tracking, referral rewards, and leaderboards. At $0.0276 per token in batch 29, BlockDAG presale has delivered a 2,660% ROI since batch 1, and traders expect a $0.05 launch price. By providing actual utility before listing, BlockDAG sets a new standard for crypto presales. In contrast, MAGACOIN Finance relies on meme-powered marketing, speculative 500× price predictions, and lacks a transparent roadmap or live demo. Traders should consider the lower onboarding friction and higher confidence in the BlockDAG presale compared to the branding-driven, higher-risk MAGACOIN Finance model.

This roundup of altcoins poised for massive growth in 2025 highlights five tokens with strong fundamentals, infrastructure and institutional backing. Little Pepe (LILPEPE) leads the pack as a Layer-2 memecoin ecosystem, raising over $20.5 million in presale, audited by Certik and set for top-tier exchange listings. Ethereum (ETH) benefits from a record $729 million in spot ETF inflows in one day, tightening supply and setting sights on $5,000–$10,000 by year-end. Chainlink (LINK) has jumped nearly 50% in two weeks, driven by partnerships with ICE/NYSE and real-world asset tokenization. Solana (SOL) surged 22.6%, boosted by a new Solana + Staking ETF and a 90% probability of future spot ETF approval. Finally, Bonk (BONK) gained institutional support via a $25 million stake by Nasdaq-listed Safety Shot, tying its launchpad revenues to major backers. These altcoins poised for massive growth combine hype with solid use cases, making them prime candidates for 2025’s bull market.

Polkadot price remains near $4 as the community votes on three tokenomics proposals: hard cap, soft cap and growth models. The leading hard cap plan would cap supply at 2.1 billion DOT and cut inflation by over 50%, potentially lowering staking yields but easing sell pressure. Gavin Wood’s proposed Join-Accumulate Machine (JAM) upgrade, slated for 2026, aims to turn Polkadot into a decentralized supercomputer for DeFi and other applications. Technical indicators—a golden cross between the 50-day and 200-day moving averages and a double-bottom at $3.26—signal bullish momentum. Traders should watch the vote outcome and the JAM upgrade timeline for key price catalysts.

Analyst BitBull says a weekly close above $4,600 is critical for Ethereum to avoid a bull trap and confirm bullish momentum. Such a weekly close would mark a record high for ETH and clear near-term resistance. If confirmed with strong volume, liquidity and supportive macro drivers, the market could target a rally to $5,200–$5,500 next week. Traders should monitor ETH weekly close levels, apply disciplined position sizing and set stop-loss orders to manage downside risk. Sustained strength above $4,600 on the weekly timeframe would signal renewed confidence in Ethereum and increase the likelihood of a successful breakout.

Binance has executed a SHIB transfer of 10.003 billion tokens from a hot wallet to a new address in three tranches (≈9B, ≈1B and 189K SHIB). The receiving wallet now holds over 10B SHIB, 0.213 ETH and minor ACH dust. This consolidation is viewed as potential cold-storage preparation ahead of September, a month that historically delivers a median SHIB gain of +8.2%. The token trades near $0.00001284, with key levels at $0.00001107 support and resistances at $0.00001698, $0.00002000–$0.00002500 and $0.00002970. Traders should monitor on-chain flows and exchange inflows: dormant balances suggest long-term removal from the circulating supply, while onward transfers indicate possible selling pressure. Tracking these metrics will reveal whether the SHIB transfer precedes a seasonal rebound or remains a neutral event.

WLFI Coin surged to $0.55 upon its early Binance listing but swiftly tumbled to a low of $0.22 as traders anticipated further declines and ramped up short positions. Key resistance sits at $0.308 and $0.44. The downtrend was exacerbated by a scheduled token unlocking event on the Ethereum network, where 20% of pre-sale tokens (purchased at $0.015–$0.05) became transferable after a Cyfrin-audited Lockbox release. Investors must move tokens into Lockbox between August 25 and September 1 ET before the remaining 80% undergo governance-led unlocks. Short sellers expect continued pressure until futures realign near the $0.015 cost floor. This volatility underscores the risks of early Binance listings and token unlocks.

Ripple Price remains on track for one more upswing as XRP consolidates within a symmetrical triangle inside a broader ascending channel on the USDT pair. Trading above both the 100-day and 200-day moving averages, which recently delivered a bullish crossover, XRP looks ready for an upside breakout. A clear move above the triangle and channel resistance could push Ripple Price toward the $2.50 zone, while a drop beneath the MAs risks a slide to the $2.10 support area. On the XRP/BTC pair, price action mirrors the USDT setup. XRP holds above the 100-day and 200-day moving averages and the critical 2,400 SAT support zone. Although a bullish crossover has yet to materialize on BTC charts, a rally toward 3,000 SAT—and potentially a retest of 3,400 SAT—remains in play if momentum builds. Traders should watch key resistance and support levels, as a decisive breakout will define the next major move in XRP.

On-chain data shows the Bitcoin 30-Day Active Supply metric has declined, signaling reduced market circulation. This slowdown follows Bitcoin’s retreat from its recent all-time high. The Bitcoin price now trades near $115,000 after a 2% weekly drop. The Bitcoin 30-Day Active Supply tracks coins moved in the last month. Historically, dips in active supply signal tightening market conditions and often precede major price moves. Data from on-chain analytics firm Alphractal suggests this cooldown may be a prelude to Bitcoin’s next big advance. With a stable macroeconomic outlook and consolidation below record highs, a surge in active supply could trigger a new bullish phase. Traders should watch the Bitcoin 30-Day Active Supply for early signs of renewed investor activity and potential breakout. Risk management remains crucial as market behaviour can shift rapidly.