๐ Tom Lee: Bitcoin still has a shot at $250K in 2025
Fundstratโs Tom Lee isnโt backing down from his $250K BTC target this year, despite cautious forecasts from other analysts. He believes BTC will build momentum above $120K and could even hit $1M "over time". ๐
While firms like Bernstein & Standard Chartered see $200K as more realistic, Lee points to growing institutional interest as a game-changer. ๐ฎ
โก๏ธ Market mood? Mixed. BTC cooled from $123K ATH to ~$113K, and the Fear & Greed Index dipped to โNeutral.โ
Leeโs take? โSkepticism is healthy โ surprises happen when nobody expects them.โ
Fundstratโs Tom Lee isnโt backing down from his $250K BTC target this year, despite cautious forecasts from other analysts. He believes BTC will build momentum above $120K and could even hit $1M "over time". ๐
While firms like Bernstein & Standard Chartered see $200K as more realistic, Lee points to growing institutional interest as a game-changer. ๐ฎ
โก๏ธ Market mood? Mixed. BTC cooled from $123K ATH to ~$113K, and the Fear & Greed Index dipped to โNeutral.โ
Leeโs take? โSkepticism is healthy โ surprises happen when nobody expects them.โ
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๐ SharpLink Gamingโs Massive ETH Accumulation
In under two months, SharpLink Gaming has quietly accumulated over 521,000 ETH, valued at $1.87 billion. ๐ฐ
The company has actively staked its holdings, earning more than 929 ETH in staking rewards โ signaling both long-term conviction and a strategic yield approach. ๐ง
A notable move that positions SharpLink among the largest ETH holders in the market.
In under two months, SharpLink Gaming has quietly accumulated over 521,000 ETH, valued at $1.87 billion. ๐ฐ
The company has actively staked its holdings, earning more than 929 ETH in staking rewards โ signaling both long-term conviction and a strategic yield approach. ๐ง
A notable move that positions SharpLink among the largest ETH holders in the market.
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๐บ๐ธ๐ฅ On August 7, the U.S. slapped a 21.6% tariff on Bitcoin mining machines imported from Southeast Asia
The move is hitting American miners hard โ especially small and mid-sized firms โ as most ASIC rigs are built in Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand). Rising hardware and energy costs are forcing some to halt expansions or consider relocating. ๐
While aimed at boosting local manufacturing, the policy may backfire โ weakening U.S. competitiveness in global Bitcoin mining. ๐๐จ
The move is hitting American miners hard โ especially small and mid-sized firms โ as most ASIC rigs are built in Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand). Rising hardware and energy costs are forcing some to halt expansions or consider relocating. ๐
While aimed at boosting local manufacturing, the policy may backfire โ weakening U.S. competitiveness in global Bitcoin mining. ๐๐จ
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๐ฅ Ethereum Network Nears Transaction Record
On August 6, the Ethereum network processed 1.87 million transactions โ just shy of the all-time high of 1.96M set in January 2024. ๐
๐ This surge in activity is largely driven by increased usage of stablecoins like USDC and USDT, as well as heightened trading on Uniswap.
Ethereum is heating up again โ watch this space. ๐
On August 6, the Ethereum network processed 1.87 million transactions โ just shy of the all-time high of 1.96M set in January 2024. ๐
๐ This surge in activity is largely driven by increased usage of stablecoins like USDC and USDT, as well as heightened trading on Uniswap.
Ethereum is heating up again โ watch this space. ๐
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Crypto soothsayer
๐บ๐ธ๐ฅ On August 7, the U.S. slapped a 21.6% tariff on Bitcoin mining machines imported from Southeast Asia The move is hitting American miners hard โ especially small and mid-sized firms โ as most ASIC rigs are built in Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Malaysia,โฆ
๐ฑ๐ธ iPhones About to Get Pricier
Following Trumpโs new 21.6% tariff on Southeast Asian mining rigs, the U.S. also slapped a 100% tariff on foreign-made semiconductors and chips โ hitting companies like Apple hard.
๐ In response, Apple is moving display production for iPhones and Apple Watches to Kentucky and pledging $600B investment into the U.S. over 4 years.
โ ๏ธ But higher production costs = more expensive devices. So yes, your next iPhone might cost a lot more
Following Trumpโs new 21.6% tariff on Southeast Asian mining rigs, the U.S. also slapped a 100% tariff on foreign-made semiconductors and chips โ hitting companies like Apple hard.
๐ In response, Apple is moving display production for iPhones and Apple Watches to Kentucky and pledging $600B investment into the U.S. over 4 years.
โ ๏ธ But higher production costs = more expensive devices. So yes, your next iPhone might cost a lot more
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๐ฆ Aave Hits $60B Deposits โ But Watch Out for Scams
๐ต DeFi lending giant Aave has surpassed $60B in deposits, growing over $10B just since mid-July. If it were a traditional bank, it would rank among the Top 40 in the U.S. ๐ณ
But hereโs the catch:
โ ๏ธ PeckShield warns that a phishing site posing as Aave is ranking first in Google ads. Itโs designed to drain wallets and may contain malware.
๐ Double-check URLs. In DeFi, not all that glitters is yield.
๐ต DeFi lending giant Aave has surpassed $60B in deposits, growing over $10B just since mid-July. If it were a traditional bank, it would rank among the Top 40 in the U.S. ๐ณ
But hereโs the catch:
โ ๏ธ PeckShield warns that a phishing site posing as Aave is ranking first in Google ads. Itโs designed to drain wallets and may contain malware.
๐ Double-check URLs. In DeFi, not all that glitters is yield.
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๐ BTC in the โAir Gapโ: Cautious Bounce, But No Breakthrough Yet
After peaking at $123K, Bitcoin slid into a low-liquidity zone between $110Kโ$116K, where support remains fragile.
๐ The rebound from $112K to $114K saw opportunistic buyers scoop up ~120K BTC, but Glassnode notes that supply in this range is still thin, meaning stronger accumulation is needed to form a solid base. ๐ง
๐ Key signals:
โช๏ธSTH profit dropped to 70%
โช๏ธETF outflows hit -1.5K BTC, largest since April
โช๏ธFunding rates have cooled, showing less bullish appetite
โ ๏ธ With resistance at $116.9K still holding firm, bulls must reclaim it to avoid a deeper drop toward $110K. Market remains in a post-ATH pause, waiting for new demand to ignite the next move. ๐
After peaking at $123K, Bitcoin slid into a low-liquidity zone between $110Kโ$116K, where support remains fragile.
๐ The rebound from $112K to $114K saw opportunistic buyers scoop up ~120K BTC, but Glassnode notes that supply in this range is still thin, meaning stronger accumulation is needed to form a solid base. ๐ง
๐ Key signals:
โช๏ธSTH profit dropped to 70%
โช๏ธETF outflows hit -1.5K BTC, largest since April
โช๏ธFunding rates have cooled, showing less bullish appetite
โ ๏ธ With resistance at $116.9K still holding firm, bulls must reclaim it to avoid a deeper drop toward $110K. Market remains in a post-ATH pause, waiting for new demand to ignite the next move. ๐
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๐บ๐ธ Trump-Linked Stablecoin $USD1 Launches Loyalty Program
World Liberty Financial (connected to the Trump family) has announced the USD1 Points Program โ a loyalty system for users of the $USD1 stablecoin. ๐ต
Youโll earn points for:
โค Trading on partner exchanges
โค Holding $USD1 (details coming)
โค Future staking & DeFi use
โค Interacting with the upcoming WLFI app
๐ Points can be redeemed for rewards, perks, and exclusive project activities โ more details to follow.
The stablecoin wars just got political. โ๏ธ
World Liberty Financial (connected to the Trump family) has announced the USD1 Points Program โ a loyalty system for users of the $USD1 stablecoin. ๐ต
Youโll earn points for:
โค Trading on partner exchanges
โค Holding $USD1 (details coming)
โค Future staking & DeFi use
โค Interacting with the upcoming WLFI app
๐ Points can be redeemed for rewards, perks, and exclusive project activities โ more details to follow.
The stablecoin wars just got political. โ๏ธ
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๐ Bitcoin vs Big Tech: A Wild Valuation Gap
According to Priced In BTC, the combined market cap of the 5 largest global companies, when measured in BTC, equals 138,900,832 BTC โ that's 6.6x more than the total 21M BTC that will ever exist. ๐ณ
๐ก The takeaway? Bitcoin remains massively undervalued at current prices โ especially when viewed through a hard-money lens.
According to Priced In BTC, the combined market cap of the 5 largest global companies, when measured in BTC, equals 138,900,832 BTC โ that's 6.6x more than the total 21M BTC that will ever exist. ๐ณ
๐ก The takeaway? Bitcoin remains massively undervalued at current prices โ especially when viewed through a hard-money lens.
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๐ผ BTC Pumps Above $116K โ Hereโs Why
Today, Trump is set to sign an executive order allowing private equity, real estate, crypto, and other alternative assets to be included in 401(k) retirement plans. ๐บ๐ธ๐
This policy shift opens the door for millions of Americans to allocate retirement savings into Bitcoin and crypto โ turning the โretired degenโ meme into reality. ๐ง๐ฐ
Markets are reacting โ BTC jumps back above $116K on fresh demand hopes.
Today, Trump is set to sign an executive order allowing private equity, real estate, crypto, and other alternative assets to be included in 401(k) retirement plans. ๐บ๐ธ๐
This policy shift opens the door for millions of Americans to allocate retirement savings into Bitcoin and crypto โ turning the โretired degenโ meme into reality. ๐ง๐ฐ
Markets are reacting โ BTC jumps back above $116K on fresh demand hopes.
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Crypto soothsayer
๐ SharpLink Gamingโs Massive ETH Accumulation In under two months, SharpLink Gaming has quietly accumulated over 521,000 ETH, valued at $1.87 billion. ๐ฐ The company has actively staked its holdings, earning more than 929 ETH in staking rewards โ signalingโฆ
๐ SharpLink Raises $200M to Supercharge ETH Treasury
SharpLink has secured $200M in a direct offering at $19.50/share, backed by four global institutional investors. ๐ผ๐ฐ
๐ The goal? To expand their Ethereum treasury, which is expected to exceed $2B once fully deployed.
A bold bet on ETH โ and another sign that institutions are getting serious about crypto-native treasuries.
SharpLink has secured $200M in a direct offering at $19.50/share, backed by four global institutional investors. ๐ผ๐ฐ
๐ The goal? To expand their Ethereum treasury, which is expected to exceed $2B once fully deployed.
A bold bet on ETH โ and another sign that institutions are getting serious about crypto-native treasuries.
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๐ฅ SEC vs Ripple: Case Closed?
In a surprising twist, SEC and Ripple have jointly filed to withdraw all appeals, signaling the end of the long-running legal battle, according to lawyer James Filan. โ๏ธ๐
๐ The market reacted fast โ XRP surged 11%, bouncing from $2.70 back to $3.34, hitting a 2-week high.
After years of courtroom drama, it looks like Ripple finally gets to... rest in Ripple. ๐
In a surprising twist, SEC and Ripple have jointly filed to withdraw all appeals, signaling the end of the long-running legal battle, according to lawyer James Filan. โ๏ธ๐
๐ The market reacted fast โ XRP surged 11%, bouncing from $2.70 back to $3.34, hitting a 2-week high.
After years of courtroom drama, it looks like Ripple finally gets to... rest in Ripple. ๐
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๐ธ๐ป๐ก El Salvadorโs Bitcoin Advisor Has a Planโฆ for Panama!
Max Keiser, Bitcoin advisor to President Bukele, has suggested that Panama Cityโs mayor should offer BTC-only discounts to ships passing through the Panama Canal. ๐ณ
His pitch? Accept Bitcoin and boost revenue from the canal โ which already generates $5B annually โ while stacking sats. ๐ฐโก๏ธ
Meanwhile in the U.S., Sheetz (750+ gas station stores) is offering a 50% discount when paying with crypto โ every day from 3โ7PM. ๐
Crypto adoption isnโt just coming โ itโs giving cashback.๐ต
Max Keiser, Bitcoin advisor to President Bukele, has suggested that Panama Cityโs mayor should offer BTC-only discounts to ships passing through the Panama Canal. ๐ณ
His pitch? Accept Bitcoin and boost revenue from the canal โ which already generates $5B annually โ while stacking sats. ๐ฐโก๏ธ
Meanwhile in the U.S., Sheetz (750+ gas station stores) is offering a 50% discount when paying with crypto โ every day from 3โ7PM. ๐
Crypto adoption isnโt just coming โ itโs giving cashback.๐ต
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๐งจ Salomon Brothers Target โAbandonedโ BTC Wallets!
๐ฆ Investment bank Salomon Brothers has completed posting OP_Return notices on Bitcoinโs blockchain, targeting wallets deemed inactive for over 14 years, invoking the Doctrine of Abandonment to claim rights over the funds.
๐ Wallet owners now have 90 days to respondโeither by moving their assets or filling out a claim form on the bankโs website. Some users have already reacted by relocating their BTC.
๐ฏ The effort includes dormant wallets holding billions, like the infamous 1Feex address with 80,000 BTC.
โ๏ธ The initiative has sparked major controversy: it may set a dangerous precedent by legitimizing third-party claims to others' crypto assets.
๐ It remains unclear how the bank plans to access the funds if wallet owners donโt respond.
๐ก Experts also warn about looming threats like quantum hackingโand criticize the Bitcoin community for moving too slowly to address such risks.
๐ฆ Investment bank Salomon Brothers has completed posting OP_Return notices on Bitcoinโs blockchain, targeting wallets deemed inactive for over 14 years, invoking the Doctrine of Abandonment to claim rights over the funds.
๐ Wallet owners now have 90 days to respondโeither by moving their assets or filling out a claim form on the bankโs website. Some users have already reacted by relocating their BTC.
๐ฏ The effort includes dormant wallets holding billions, like the infamous 1Feex address with 80,000 BTC.
โ๏ธ The initiative has sparked major controversy: it may set a dangerous precedent by legitimizing third-party claims to others' crypto assets.
๐ It remains unclear how the bank plans to access the funds if wallet owners donโt respond.
๐ก Experts also warn about looming threats like quantum hackingโand criticize the Bitcoin community for moving too slowly to address such risks.
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๐ Ethereum to $16,000? Fundstrat Thinks So ๐ง
According to Fundstrat's Sean Farrell (via Tom Lee on CNBC), ETH could surge to $16,000 if the ETH/BTC ratio returns to its 2021 peak of 0.14 โ thatโs a 4.5x from current levels. ๐
Farrell argues Ethereum now has stronger fundamentals than in 2021, making such a move not only possible, but reasonable. ๐ค
The bull case for ETH is back on the table. ๐
According to Fundstrat's Sean Farrell (via Tom Lee on CNBC), ETH could surge to $16,000 if the ETH/BTC ratio returns to its 2021 peak of 0.14 โ thatโs a 4.5x from current levels. ๐
Farrell argues Ethereum now has stronger fundamentals than in 2021, making such a move not only possible, but reasonable. ๐ค
The bull case for ETH is back on the table. ๐
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๐ Tokenized Real-World Assets (RWA) Market Doubles in 2025
The RWA market is booming โ in 2025, it surged by over 100%, crossing the $13 billion mark in total value. ๐ฐ
๐น Platforms tokenize assets like U.S. Treasuries, real estate, commodities, and more
๐น Growth is fueled by rising institutional interest and on-chain yield opportunities
๐น TOP-10 RWA platforms now dominate the space โ names like BlackRock-backed Securitize, Ondo, Tradable, and Paxos lead the pack
Tokenized finance is no longer just trend โ itโs becoming a trillion-dollar bridge between TradFi and DeFi.
The RWA market is booming โ in 2025, it surged by over 100%, crossing the $13 billion mark in total value. ๐ฐ
๐น Platforms tokenize assets like U.S. Treasuries, real estate, commodities, and more
๐น Growth is fueled by rising institutional interest and on-chain yield opportunities
๐น TOP-10 RWA platforms now dominate the space โ names like BlackRock-backed Securitize, Ondo, Tradable, and Paxos lead the pack
Tokenized finance is no longer just trend โ itโs becoming a trillion-dollar bridge between TradFi and DeFi.
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๐ฆ Retail Shrimp Are Outpacing Bitcoinโs Supply!
๐ Glassnode reports that Bitcoin addresses holding less than 100 BTC โ aka โshrimpsโ โ are accumulating faster than new coins are being mined.
๐ Monthly shrimp accumulation: +17,000 BTC
โ๏ธ Monthly BTC issuance: +13,850 BTC
This means retail is soaking up more than the available supply โ and thatโs without counting ETFs or corporate holders.
๐ฅ Steady retail demand = strong long-term bullish signal.
๐ Glassnode reports that Bitcoin addresses holding less than 100 BTC โ aka โshrimpsโ โ are accumulating faster than new coins are being mined.
๐ Monthly shrimp accumulation: +17,000 BTC
โ๏ธ Monthly BTC issuance: +13,850 BTC
This means retail is soaking up more than the available supply โ and thatโs without counting ETFs or corporate holders.
๐ฅ Steady retail demand = strong long-term bullish signal.
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๐ ETH Rockets Higher!
Over the past night, ETH surged again โ now up 6.7% in 24h, briefly touching $4,200.
๐ณ๐ช Meanwhile, one whale got wrecked, losing $15.85M on a liquidated ETH short.
BTC, however, is still struggling to break the $117K resistance. ๐คท
Over the past night, ETH surged again โ now up 6.7% in 24h, briefly touching $4,200.
๐ณ๐ช Meanwhile, one whale got wrecked, losing $15.85M on a liquidated ETH short.
BTC, however, is still struggling to break the $117K resistance. ๐คท
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๐ Ethereum Grabs 40% of Exchange Trading Volume!
According to CryptoQuant, Ethereum now accounts for a massive 40% of total trading volume across exchanges โ a sign of growing market focus on ETH amid its recent price surge. ๐
With momentum building, ETHโs dominance in trading activity is approaching levels not seen in months, hinting at strong trader interest and potential for further volatility. ๐ข
According to CryptoQuant, Ethereum now accounts for a massive 40% of total trading volume across exchanges โ a sign of growing market focus on ETH amid its recent price surge. ๐
With momentum building, ETHโs dominance in trading activity is approaching levels not seen in months, hinting at strong trader interest and potential for further volatility. ๐ข
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