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Fundstrat Capital forecasts that the Ethereum price could surge to $10,000–$15,000 by late 2025, with a nearer-term target of $12,000–$15,000 by year-end. Ether has climbed about 60% over the past 30 days to near $4,770 and outperformed Bitcoin year-to-date with gains between 28% and 41%. Analysts cite rising institutional demand—highlighted by BitMine Immersion Technologies’ 1.2 million ETH accumulation—alongside upcoming ETF inflows, AI-driven token economies and Wall Street’s blockchain initiatives under the GENIUS Act and SEC’s Project Crypto. Ethereum’s 55% share of the $25 billion real-world asset and stablecoin tokenization markets underlines its dominance. Traders should monitor ETF flow pace, corporate treasury disclosures and stablecoin custody rules for clues on supply tightness and price momentum.

Raydium (RAY) rallied to $4.10 on August 14, a 40% weekly gain, driven by a 47% surge in 24-hour trading volume. In July, the Solana-based DeFi protocol set a new DEX volume record at $40.1 billion (+71% MoM) and posted $18.3 million in revenue (+137% MoM). Raydium’s buyback program, now nearing a $200 million cap, repurchased 3.45 million RAY (~$9.5 million) in July through programmatic and discretionary operations. The platform’s Solana DEX market share climbed back to 45%, bolstered by the Launchlab integration and xStocks tokenized equities liquidity hub. Whale net-buy activity totaled over 1.04 million RAY, while seven-week high exchange inflows indicate profit-taking. With momentum indicators (DMI, RVI) remaining bullish, Raydium could push past $4.50, though short-term pullbacks toward $2.84 are possible amid profit-taking.

TRON price (TRX) extended its uptrend after reclaiming the 21-day SMA and breaking above the $0.35 barrier, briefly hitting $0.369. Bullish momentum is confirmed by the 21-day moving average crossing above the 50-day SMA and a series of doji candlesticks indicating steady consolidation. TRX now trades within a $0.35–$0.37 range and aims for key resistance levels at $0.40, $0.45 and $0.50. Support zones lie at $0.20, $0.15 and $0.10, with a breakdown below the 21-day SMA risking a retest of $0.31. Traders should watch for a decisive move above $0.37 to validate the bullish trend. Overall, technical indicators favor further gains in both the short and medium term.

Shiba Inu price prediction remains subdued as SHIB consolidates near $0.000013 after slipping below $0.000015. The token trades within $0.0000128–$0.0000137, forming a possible pennant setup that could trigger a 5–6% rebound toward $0.00001495–$0.00001578 or even $0.000017 if buying pressure returns. Meanwhile, the Mutuum Finance presale at $0.035 enters phase 6, with an anticipated 14.29% jump to $0.04 in phase 7. Mutuum Finance (MUTM) has raised over $14.35 million from 15,200+ investors, boasts a 95/100 CertiK audit score, and offers a $50,000 bug bounty alongside a $100,000 token giveaway. MUTM’s dual lending model and planned overcollateralized USD-pegged stablecoin on Ethereum underpin its utility-driven appeal. Traders may leverage the Shiba Inu price prediction for short-term volatility plays and consider early MUTM positions for potential long-term upside.

Bitpanda UK has launched its retail investment app, offering British investors access to more than 600 crypto assets. The Vienna-based exchange secured UK approval from the FCA in February and plans to use its institutional-grade infrastructure and white-label Bitpanda Technology Solutions to power crypto trading for banks and fintechs. Co-CEO Lukas Enzersdorfer-Konrad and country director Pantelis Kotopoulos aim to capture a top-three market position within two years. The platform also signed a multi-year Official Crypto Trading Partner deal with Arsenal FC, leveraging the club’s 100m+ global fans to promote digital assets and responsible investing. Bitpanda UK’s launch comes amid the FCA’s gradual Crypto Roadmap, with full UK crypto regulations expected by late 2026, contrasting with the EU’s MiCA framework and recent token rules in the US, UAE and Hong Kong.

Bybit EU has launched its first MiCA-compliant Launchpool on its newly MiCAR-licensed platform, allowing over 450 million EEA users to stake tokens under clear regulatory oversight. The pool allocates 100,000 XION tokens (approx. $110,000), with 50,000 XION available for staking at a 60% APR, 30,000 Mantle (MNT) at 36% APR and 20,000 USDC at 24% APR. This Launchpool underscores MiCA compliance and innovation in crypto staking. Developed by XION, a Layer-1 blockchain backed by Circle Ventures, the Launchpool emphasizes abstracted accounts and seamless user experiences. XION’s integration with Paris-based Ledger and its summer listing on Bitvavo underline its push toward mainstream adoption. Founders Anthony Anzalone and Bybit EU CEO Mazurka Zeng highlight Europe as a testing ground for regulated digital assets, noting that compliance can accelerate innovation. For traders, the MiCA-compliant Launchpool opens new avenues for yield diversification. Staking rewards are fixed but proportional to each asset’s risk profile and subject to market volatility. As staking APRs reach up to 60%, users should weigh potential returns against token lock-up durations and EU regulatory factors.

Pepe Dollar presale has raised over $1.2M, selling out each stage and offering up to 600% potential gains at token launch. Built on Ethereum Layer-2, Pepe Dollar integrates deflationary tokenomics with a 29% burn mechanism, staking rewards, play-to-earn gaming, QR-based payments, no-code minting and DeFi micro-loans. Audited by Coinsult, it also provides a 20% bonus using code ‘Pepe_Powell20’. Traders can join via MetaMask or WalletConnect using ETH, USDT or BNB. Meanwhile, Lil Pepe presale on a Layer-2 EVM chain has raised $18.4M toward its $19.3M goal across nine sold-out stages. Lil Pepe focuses on instant transactions and low fees, backed by a roadmap that includes a token launchpad, staking, NFT tools and major exchange listings. A $777K giveaway has boosted FOMO, attracting traders but leaving its long-term growth hinged on ecosystem adoption. Analysts view Pepe Dollar’s multi-channel utility and deflationary design as a stronger ROI play, while Lil Pepe’s hype may offer short-term upside. Traders should monitor both presales as indicators for meme coin performance and Ethereum’s $10K milestone.

XRP price has broken out of a seven-year double bottom pattern after clearing the $1.80 neckline and confirming the move with a successful retest. Former all-time high of $3.84 now acts as support, reinforcing bullish momentum. Analyst Gert van Lagen set a 2.00 Fibonacci extension target at $36, up from an earlier $34 projection. Another analyst, Shibo, compares XRP’s structure to Ethereum’s 2017 breakout and sees potential for a surge to $589. These signals suggest XRP price may be entering the early stages of a multi-year rally, though short-term volatility remains possible.

Bitcoin and Ethereum reached fresh record highs, lifting the total crypto market cap past $4.18 trillion. Bitcoin climbed over 3.5% to about $128,000. Ethereum rallied 59% this month to near $4,750. Investor hopes for Fed rate cuts, underpinned by benign U.S. inflation data, boosted demand. Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $1.16 trillion in net inflows, led by BlackRock’s IBIT. Ethereum ETFs added $141.5 billion. Supportive policy moves—Trump administration’s reserve-asset designation for Bitcoin and Congress’s GENIUS Act for stablecoin regulation—have driven institutional interest. USDC growth and Circle’s IPO underline Ethereum’s expanding ecosystem. Corporations now hold $15.7 billion in Bitcoin and over $13 billion in Ethereum as treasury assets. On-chain signals and technicals suggest a possible short-term pullback. Bitcoin’s hash rate fell from 965 EH/s to 892 EH/s. A bearish MACD divergence and a potential double-top near recent highs point to support at $112,000. Traders should track Fed announcements, ETF flows and hash rate trends for market direction.

Ethereum price surged close to its all-time high, fueling a surge in ETH futures open interest, which reached a record $35.5 billion, according to Glassnode. On August 12, the market saw $66 million in short positions liquidated, marking the second-largest single-day short squeeze of the year. At the same time, ETH options open interest climbed to a 2023 high of $16.1 billion, with call premium spending outpacing puts, signaling paid upside convexity. The combined jump in futures and options activity underscores growing bullish momentum for ETH and hints at potential volatility ahead. Traders are advised to monitor ETH futures open interest and liquidation events closely, as these can offer clear entry and exit signals. The data suggests that optimism is driving market participants to rebuild leverage, reinforcing the positive outlook for Ethereum’s near-term price action.

Gemini Smart Wallet is a new self-custody wallet from Gemini, introducing passkey-based login with biometric authentication and social recovery tools. This self-custody wallet eliminates seed phrases and separate apps, offering users seamless on-chain transactions. Features include a built-in dApp dashboard, gas-free transactions on select blockchains, and free ENS subdomains. Planned integration with Gemini exchange accounts enables direct on-chain trades without manual deposits. The Gemini Smart Wallet enhances crypto security by reducing counterparty risk and simplifying key management. Multi-signature support and social recovery options safeguard assets against hacks or freezes. By lowering onboarding friction for DeFi and Web3 protocols, this self-custody wallet empowers traders with true digital asset ownership and paves the way for broader adoption.

QFSCOIN is a US-regulated cloud mining provider founded in 2019. It now offers a free cloud mining starter plan with a $30 registration bonus. Users can mine Bitcoin, Dogecoin or Litecoin without hardware setup, deposits or electricity fees. The platform uses AI-driven risk management, SSL encryption and DDoS protection to secure user assets. Data centers across the US, Canada, Norway and Iceland ensure low costs and efficient cooling. QFSCOIN offers short fixed-term contracts from a free one-day plan to six-day elite packages. Plans range from a $100 two-day contract to $10,000 for six days. Daily ROI rates span 2.5% to 9%, with direct payouts to user wallets. There are no maintenance fees and 24/7 support. Users can reinvest earnings for compounding and earn up to 3% in referral commissions. This transparent cloud mining model simplifies passive crypto income for both beginners and experienced crypto traders.

Pi Network has secured TransFi as its latest KYB-verified fiat on-ramp, joining Banxa and Onramp.money and allowing direct PI token purchases via the Pi Wallet. Dubai-based DApp Chainphon also launched a PHONE/PI trading pair on August 12, expanding access beyond platforms like OKX, Gate.io, and Bitget. Over the past week, the PI token rebounded around 10%, trading near $0.40, supported by a potential cup-and-handle formation targeting $0.50–$0.52. However, PI token remains over 80% below its February peak and has fallen out of the top 50 by market cap. Centralized exchange reserves of PI hit a record 411 million, mainly on Gate.io and Bitget, suggesting increased sell pressure. Additionally, more than 167 million PI tokens are scheduled to unlock in the next 30 days, with approximately 10 million set to release on August 16, posing further near-term downside risk.

Ethereum’s price surged 10% in one day and 8% over 24 hours, closing within 2% of its November 2021 record high of $4,867. Institutional demand drove a record $1.02 billion inflow into spot ETH ETFs on August 11, led by BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust. Total ETF assets now exceed $10 billion with weekly inflows over $2.2 billion and more than $2.3 billion added in six days. On-chain metrics show daily transactions near 1.9 million and a DeFi TVL around $95 billion. Technical analysis highlights strong resistance at $4,700–4,750; a sustained break could trigger a price discovery phase. Analysts forecast targets from $7,000 to $13,000, with Yashasedu projecting $8,500 by year-end. Traders should monitor spot ETF flows and key resistance levels for trading opportunities.

QF Network has scheduled its Layer-1 mainnet launch for Q4 2025, aiming to redefine blockchain performance. Leveraging RISC-V architecture and SPIN consensus, it offers 0.1-second block times and throughput up to 10× higher than standard Substrate chains. A parallel execution engine and verifiable off-chain compute support millions of daily users without bottlenecks. Its native SDK and zkTLS integration let developers build dApps with Web2-grade speed, security, and decentralization. Founder Ben Burge highlights sovereignty and scalability as core pillars. By bridging Web2 and Web3, QF Network’s mainnet launch will remove latency barriers and drive mass blockchain adoption.

Ark Invest, led by Cathie Wood, staked $172 million in the Bullish IPO on the NYSE. The firm bought roughly 1.71 million shares of ARKK, 545,000 of ARKW and 272,000 of ARKF. Priced at $37, the Bullish IPO raised $1.1 billion and saw shares surge 83.8% to $68 on debut, then gain 11.2% in after-hours trading. After the listing, ARKK and ARKF edged up 0.04% and 0.63%, while ARKW dipped 0.12%. Backed by Peter Thiel, Bullish will deploy proceeds toward operations, working capital and potential acquisitions. This Bullish IPO rally underscores strong institutional demand for crypto exchange stocks and could boost sector growth. Traders should watch market reactions for potential volatility and momentum opportunities.

On August 14, Bitcoin price dipped briefly below $122,000 on OKX, touching $121,948.90 and marking a 0.86% daily gain. Later the same day, BTC slid under $121,000 to $120,968.70 but still posted a 0.05% intraday rise. Bitcoin price remains confined within a tight trading range, reflecting low volatility and market consolidation. Traders eye the next support around $120,000 and resistance near $122,000 to gauge momentum.

Bitcoin surged to an Asian session high of $124,450 before retracting to around $121,670. Onchain metrics remain bullish: funding rates and short-term capital inflows are below previous peaks, and the Spent Output Profit Ratio (SOPR) shows limited profit-taking. CoinGlass bull market indicators even point to a potential $187,000 target. However, technical analysis warns of a short-term pullback. The daily chart shows a 9th TD sell setup, bearish RSI divergence and a rising wedge—signals that have preceded retracements in past rallies. Traders face mixed cues: onchain strength supports further upside, while RSI overbought levels and wedge patterns suggest caution. Short-term traders should watch RSI retracements, funding rate shifts and key support levels for volatility opportunities. In the longer term, Bitcoin’s trend remains underpinned by growing institutional adoption and expanding money supply.

OKB surged over 160% in 24 hours, briefly topping $135 before retreating to around $104. Data from Nansen shows a 36% rise in exchange inflows (about $58 million), raising sell-pressure risks. However, the top 100 OKB addresses have increased holdings by 25%, suggesting whales may absorb outbound orders. Santiment reports negative weighted sentiment, rising funding rates and increased short positions, signalling a bearish reversal. Technicals show RSI bearish divergence, Chaikin Money Flow forming lower peaks and ADX at 24. Weekly and Fibonacci charts highlight critical supports at $102 and $81.96, with possible drops to $90, $78 or $44.20 on breakdown. Traders should watch exchange flows, whale activity, sentiment and support levels for entry and exit signals.

Ethereum’s daily transactions have climbed to near all-time highs, averaging 1.7 million per day, reflecting sustained network demand. However, competition from Layer-2 networks like Arbitrum (3.4M tx) and Base (8.6M tx), plus rival L1 blockchains including Aptos (3.8M), Solana, and Sui, is eroding Ethereum’s market share and protocol revenue. The March 2024 Dencun upgrade cut base-layer fees and incentivized cheaper Layer-2 solutions, driving a sharp drop in on-chain fees and keeping active addresses flat at 400k–600k. Stakeholders are now reevaluating scaling strategies to maintain Ethereum’s smart contract dominance and secure long-term growth amid mounting competitive pressure.

Bitcoin cloud mining offers hardware-free access to the network by renting hash rate from data centres. IEByte leads the market with AI-driven resource allocation, a $10 signup bonus and flexible one- to three-day contracts yielding 2.7–7% daily returns. Daily payouts, no electricity fees and robust SSL/DDoS protection sweeten the deal. Other top cloud mining platforms include Binance for device-agnostic mining, ECOS with a regulated wallet, real-time mobile monitoring and staking, Genesis Mining’s transparent multi-coin contracts, Bitdeer’s customizable hash rate plans with multi-crypto payouts and NiceHash’s hash-power marketplace. Despite lower entry barriers, traders should weigh fraud risks, fixed contracts amid volatile crypto prices and limited control over mining parameters. By comparing contract terms, fees and platform reputation, traders can refine Bitcoin cloud mining strategies while staying alert to market swings.

Retired Queensland police officer Michael Reinecke lost nearly 40 million THB (about $1.2M) to a crypto scam in Phuket. The fraudster, calling himself “Alex”, posed as a German crypto entrepreneur for over a year, using social engineering and fabricated dashboards promising 5–10% monthly returns. Reinecke transferred his life savings to the fake platform, only for “Alex” to claim a site hack and phone loss before disappearing. Reinecke then filed a complaint at Mueang Udon Thani Police Station with his wife and lawyer. This crypto scam highlights how retirees and expats are prime targets for high-yield investment fraud. Traders should verify platform registration, avoid guaranteed returns, secure assets with hardware wallets and two-factor authentication, and report any suspicious activity promptly.

Security researcher ZachXBT uncovered a six-member North Korean IT team that used more than 30 fake IDs to infiltrate leading crypto firms, including Polygon Labs, OpenSea and Chainlink. The operatives purchased stolen government IDs, phone numbers and LinkedIn and Upwork profiles to secure blockchain developer roles. They used Google Sheets to manage budgets, Google Translate for communication, and AnyDesk and VPN services to mask North Korean IPs, executing a covert crypto infiltration. On-chain analysis linked one of their ERC-20 wallets (0x78e1a) to the $680,000 Favrr exploit in June 2025. Device forensics revealed screenshots, Google Drive exports and browser histories via Russian IPs, confirming the operation’s North Korean origin. Following the exposé, major crypto platforms launched internal audits, underscoring the urgent need for stringent identity verification, network security and on-chain monitoring to prevent similar fake ID attacks.

Bitcoin rose to an all-time high of $123,231 on US CPI data showing 2.7% YoY and 0.2% MoM inflation, both below forecasts. The report boosted the S&P 500 to 6,457 and lifted the probability of a September Fed rate cut to 93.9%, fueling risk demand. Spot ETF inflows hit $65.9M for Bitcoin and $523.9M for Ethereum, with each asset exceeding $1B in cumulative flows. According to Hyblock and CoinGlass, more than $2B in short positions between $122,800 and $125,500 face liquidation, potentially driving buybacks. Bitcoin’s market cap topped $2.45T, contributing to a $4.15T total crypto market cap as traders target $125K.

BlockchainCloudMining’s XRP cloud mining service launches high-yield stable contracts, letting XRP holders earn daily passive income with monthly returns up to $77,700. Contracts run for 7, 15, 30 or 60 days and feature an automated compounding mechanism. Users avoid hardware, electricity and maintenance fees by using UK-regulated green energy data centers. The XRP cloud mining platform also accepts BTC and ETH investments and provides on-chain audits, real-time earnings tracking, referral bonuses and welcome bonuses. Since launch, it has drawn global participants with its low-risk model. Future expansions include NFT mining, DeFi staking and cross-chain pools.

Traders are eyeing two meme coins—LILPEPE and PENGU—after Shiba Inu’s (SHIB) $200 launch stake swelled to $44M. LILPEPE’s Stage 9 presale on a Layer 2 blockchain offers low fees and fast finality, with tokens up from $0.0010 to $0.0018. Over $13.8M has been raised and only 26.5% of the 100B supply is on sale. Analysts forecast a launch price of $0.0030 and potential 100× gains by 2025. Both meme coins benefit from lean supplies and strategic exchange listings. Key features include anti-bot measures, NFT integration, staking and dApp partnerships. PENGU trades at $0.0356 with a $2.3B market cap on Solana. Recent 24h volume jumped 150% to $907M. Whale buys and catalysts like the upcoming Pudgy Party game on TON and an SEC ETF filing hint are boosting sentiment. For high-risk, high-reward strategies, watch LILPEPE’s crypto presale and add PENGU to your watchlist.

MetaMask will launch its 1:1 USD-backed mUSD stablecoin by end-August 2025, partnering with Blackstone for reserve custody and treasury management and Stripe’s Bridge for fiat on/off-ramps. Governance and minting are handled by the M^0 protocol, while reserves are invested in short-term US Treasuries to generate yield. Operating under the US GENIUS Act, mUSD will feature monthly audits, KYC/AML compliance and full high-quality liquid asset backing. Integrated directly into the MetaMask wallet, mUSD stablecoin aims to offer traders lower fees, stable liquidity, and a regulated alternative to USDT and USDC, boosting competition and liquidity on the Ethereum network.

North Korean hackers posed as blockchain developers on Upwork and LinkedIn, using 31 fake identities to infiltrate crypto firms and complete remote tasks via AnyDesk and Google Workspace. They concealed their locations with VPNs and spent over $1,400 on operations. The group is linked to a $680,000 fan-token hack on Favrr and a previous $1.4 billion Bitbit breach. They falsely claimed experience at OpenSea, Chainlink and Polygon Labs, and converted funds through Payoneer. Last month, the US Treasury sanctioned related individuals and entities. This incident involving North Korean hackers highlights the need for stricter vetting on freelance platforms to bolster crypto security.

Coinbase lost $300,000 after a misconfigured token approval granted the 0x swapper contract broad permissions. MEV bots exploited this smart contract exploit within seconds, draining tokens from the exchange’s DEX fee wallet. The firm’s Chief Security Officer confirmed that the breach was limited to a corporate wallet and that customer assets remained secure. Coinbase immediately revoked the faulty approval and transferred remaining funds to a new wallet. This 0x smart contract exploit underlines gaps in DeFi security. Traders should review token approvals, enforce strict smart contract permissions and adopt proactive vulnerability detection and blockchain monitoring.