πΌ BTC Pumps Above $116K β Hereβs 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. πΊπΈπ
This policy shift opens the door for millions of Americans to allocate retirement savings into Bitcoin and crypto β turning the βretired degenβ meme into reality. π§π°
Markets are reacting β 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. πΊπΈπ
This policy shift opens the door for millions of Americans to allocate retirement savings into Bitcoin and crypto β turning the βretired degenβ meme into reality. π§π°
Markets are reacting β BTC jumps back above $116K on fresh demand hopes.
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π SharpLink Gamingβs Massive ETH Accumulation In under two months, SharpLink Gaming has quietly accumulated over 521,000 ETH, valued at $1.87 billion. π° The company has actively staked its holdings, earning more than 929 ETH in staking rewards β signalingβ¦
π 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. πΌπ°
π The goal? To expand their Ethereum treasury, which is expected to exceed $2B once fully deployed.
A bold bet on ETH β 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. πΌπ°
π The goal? To expand their Ethereum treasury, which is expected to exceed $2B once fully deployed.
A bold bet on ETH β and another sign that institutions are getting serious about crypto-native treasuries.
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π₯ 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. βοΈπ
π The market reacted fast β 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. π
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. βοΈπ
π The market reacted fast β 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. π
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πΈπ»π‘ El Salvadorβs Bitcoin Advisor Has a Planβ¦ for Panama!
Max Keiser, Bitcoin advisor to President Bukele, has suggested that Panama Cityβs mayor should offer BTC-only discounts to ships passing through the Panama Canal. π³
His pitch? Accept Bitcoin and boost revenue from the canal β which already generates $5B annually β while stacking sats. π°β‘οΈ
Meanwhile in the U.S., Sheetz (750+ gas station stores) is offering a 50% discount when paying with crypto β every day from 3β7PM. π
Crypto adoption isnβt just coming β itβs giving cashback.π΅
Max Keiser, Bitcoin advisor to President Bukele, has suggested that Panama Cityβs mayor should offer BTC-only discounts to ships passing through the Panama Canal. π³
His pitch? Accept Bitcoin and boost revenue from the canal β which already generates $5B annually β while stacking sats. π°β‘οΈ
Meanwhile in the U.S., Sheetz (750+ gas station stores) is offering a 50% discount when paying with crypto β every day from 3β7PM. π
Crypto adoption isnβt just coming β itβs giving cashback.π΅
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𧨠Salomon Brothers Target βAbandonedβ BTC Wallets!
π¦ Investment bank Salomon Brothers has completed posting OP_Return notices on Bitcoinβs blockchain, targeting wallets deemed inactive for over 14 years, invoking the Doctrine of Abandonment to claim rights over the funds.
π Wallet owners now have 90 days to respondβeither by moving their assets or filling out a claim form on the bankβs website. Some users have already reacted by relocating their BTC.
π― The effort includes dormant wallets holding billions, like the infamous 1Feex address with 80,000 BTC.
βοΈ The initiative has sparked major controversy: it may set a dangerous precedent by legitimizing third-party claims to others' crypto assets.
π It remains unclear how the bank plans to access the funds if wallet owners donβt respond.
π‘ Experts also warn about looming threats like quantum hackingβand criticize the Bitcoin community for moving too slowly to address such risks.
π¦ Investment bank Salomon Brothers has completed posting OP_Return notices on Bitcoinβs blockchain, targeting wallets deemed inactive for over 14 years, invoking the Doctrine of Abandonment to claim rights over the funds.
π Wallet owners now have 90 days to respondβeither by moving their assets or filling out a claim form on the bankβs website. Some users have already reacted by relocating their BTC.
π― The effort includes dormant wallets holding billions, like the infamous 1Feex address with 80,000 BTC.
βοΈ The initiative has sparked major controversy: it may set a dangerous precedent by legitimizing third-party claims to others' crypto assets.
π It remains unclear how the bank plans to access the funds if wallet owners donβt respond.
π‘ Experts also warn about looming threats like quantum hackingβand criticize the Bitcoin community for moving too slowly to address such risks.
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π Ethereum to $16,000? Fundstrat Thinks So π§
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 β thatβs a 4.5x from current levels. π
Farrell argues Ethereum now has stronger fundamentals than in 2021, making such a move not only possible, but reasonable. π€
The bull case for ETH is back on the table. π
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 β thatβs a 4.5x from current levels. π
Farrell argues Ethereum now has stronger fundamentals than in 2021, making such a move not only possible, but reasonable. π€
The bull case for ETH is back on the table. π
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π Tokenized Real-World Assets (RWA) Market Doubles in 2025
The RWA market is booming β in 2025, it surged by over 100%, crossing the $13 billion mark in total value. π°
πΉ Platforms tokenize assets like U.S. Treasuries, real estate, commodities, and more
πΉ Growth is fueled by rising institutional interest and on-chain yield opportunities
πΉ TOP-10 RWA platforms now dominate the space β names like BlackRock-backed Securitize, Ondo, Tradable, and Paxos lead the pack
Tokenized finance is no longer just trend β itβs becoming a trillion-dollar bridge between TradFi and DeFi.
The RWA market is booming β in 2025, it surged by over 100%, crossing the $13 billion mark in total value. π°
πΉ Platforms tokenize assets like U.S. Treasuries, real estate, commodities, and more
πΉ Growth is fueled by rising institutional interest and on-chain yield opportunities
πΉ TOP-10 RWA platforms now dominate the space β names like BlackRock-backed Securitize, Ondo, Tradable, and Paxos lead the pack
Tokenized finance is no longer just trend β itβs becoming a trillion-dollar bridge between TradFi and DeFi.
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π¦ Retail Shrimp Are Outpacing Bitcoinβs Supply!
π Glassnode reports that Bitcoin addresses holding less than 100 BTC β aka βshrimpsβ β are accumulating faster than new coins are being mined.
π Monthly shrimp accumulation: +17,000 BTC
βοΈ Monthly BTC issuance: +13,850 BTC
This means retail is soaking up more than the available supply β and thatβs without counting ETFs or corporate holders.
π₯ Steady retail demand = strong long-term bullish signal.
π Glassnode reports that Bitcoin addresses holding less than 100 BTC β aka βshrimpsβ β are accumulating faster than new coins are being mined.
π Monthly shrimp accumulation: +17,000 BTC
βοΈ Monthly BTC issuance: +13,850 BTC
This means retail is soaking up more than the available supply β and thatβs without counting ETFs or corporate holders.
π₯ Steady retail demand = strong long-term bullish signal.
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π ETH Rockets Higher!
Over the past night, ETH surged again β now up 6.7% in 24h, briefly touching $4,200.
π³πͺ Meanwhile, one whale got wrecked, losing $15.85M on a liquidated ETH short.
BTC, however, is still struggling to break the $117K resistance. π€·
Over the past night, ETH surged again β now up 6.7% in 24h, briefly touching $4,200.
π³πͺ Meanwhile, one whale got wrecked, losing $15.85M on a liquidated ETH short.
BTC, however, is still struggling to break the $117K resistance. π€·
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π Ethereum Grabs 40% of Exchange Trading Volume!
According to CryptoQuant, Ethereum now accounts for a massive 40% of total trading volume across exchanges β a sign of growing market focus on ETH amid its recent price surge. π
With momentum building, ETHβs dominance in trading activity is approaching levels not seen in months, hinting at strong trader interest and potential for further volatility. π’
According to CryptoQuant, Ethereum now accounts for a massive 40% of total trading volume across exchanges β a sign of growing market focus on ETH amid its recent price surge. π
With momentum building, ETHβs dominance in trading activity is approaching levels not seen in months, hinting at strong trader interest and potential for further volatility. π’
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π° Arthur Hayes Buys Back Into ETH
On Aug 2, Arthur Hayes sold ETH at ~$3,507 β but now heβs back, spending $10.5M to buy at $4,200.
ETH is currently at $4,300, breaking its March 2024 high. Looks like buying back made senseβ¦ though selling earlier? Not so much π
On Aug 2, Arthur Hayes sold ETH at ~$3,507 β but now heβs back, spending $10.5M to buy at $4,200.
ETH is currently at $4,300, breaking its March 2024 high. Looks like buying back made senseβ¦ though selling earlier? Not so much π
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CryptoQuant: The weakest altcoin reaction of this cycle!
Despite BTCβs rise, large caps and especially mid/small caps are showing minimal gains β far from a real altseason.π§
The last true altcoin surge was in early 2024, when many outperformed BTC briefly. Another wave came in late 2024βearly 2025, but BTC still dominated. π
Now, altcoins are at their weakest point in the cycle β suggesting the altseason hasnβt even begun yet. π€
Patience might pay off. β³
Despite BTCβs rise, large caps and especially mid/small caps are showing minimal gains β far from a real altseason.π§
The last true altcoin surge was in early 2024, when many outperformed BTC briefly. Another wave came in late 2024βearly 2025, but BTC still dominated. π
Now, altcoins are at their weakest point in the cycle β suggesting the altseason hasnβt even begun yet. π€
Patience might pay off. β³
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An early Ethereum ICO participant just moved 2,300 ETH ($9.9M) to Kraken, leaving 1,623 ETH in their wallet. π΅
Back in 2015, they bought 20,000 ETH for just $6,200 β now worth around $86M. π
From a $6K bet to a crypto fortuneβ¦ respect? π«‘
Back in 2015, they bought 20,000 ETH for just $6,200 β now worth around $86M. π
From a $6K bet to a crypto fortuneβ¦ respect? π«‘
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5 years since MicroStrategyβs first Bitcoin buy!
Now rebranded as Strategy, the company holds 3% of all BTC and its stock is up 2600%. π₯
On Aug 11, 2020, Michael Saylorβs firm bought 21,454 BTC for $250M at ~$12K per coin. Back then, MSTR traded at $14 β today BTC is >$122K and MSTR is ~$400. π
Now holding 628,791 BTC (avg. price $73,277), Strategy invested $46B and boasts over $30B in unrealized profit. Their approach inspired other traditional firms to pour billions into BTC in 2025. π°
Through bonds and now preferred shares, Strategy offers investors indirect BTC exposure β with βBitcoin per shareβ as a key selling point.
Now rebranded as Strategy, the company holds 3% of all BTC and its stock is up 2600%. π₯
On Aug 11, 2020, Michael Saylorβs firm bought 21,454 BTC for $250M at ~$12K per coin. Back then, MSTR traded at $14 β today BTC is >$122K and MSTR is ~$400. π
Now holding 628,791 BTC (avg. price $73,277), Strategy invested $46B and boasts over $30B in unrealized profit. Their approach inspired other traditional firms to pour billions into BTC in 2025. π°
Through bonds and now preferred shares, Strategy offers investors indirect BTC exposure β with βBitcoin per shareβ as a key selling point.
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5 years since MicroStrategyβs first Bitcoin buy! Now rebranded as Strategy, the company holds 3% of all BTC and its stock is up 2600%. π₯ On Aug 11, 2020, Michael Saylorβs firm bought 21,454 BTC for $250M at ~$12K per coin. Back then, MSTR traded at $14β¦
πΈ Strategy added another 155 BTC to its treasury for $18M, according to its latest SEC filing.
Saylor keeps scraping the barrel β every sat counts! π³
Saylor keeps scraping the barrel β every sat counts! π³
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SharpLink Gaming raised another $400M to buy Ethereum β $200M already deployed, $200M on the way. They now hold ~598,800 ETH ($2.5B). π°
Meanwhile, BitMine Immersion Tech (NYSE: BMNR) exploded its ETH stash from 833K to 1.15M ETH in under 2 months β now worth $4.96B, aiming for 5% of all ETH in circulation. π§
Backed by Pantera, ARK, Galaxy, Founders Fund, DCG & Kraken, with Tom Lee as chairman and Peter Thiel as top shareholder β they plan to stake and dive deep into DeFi. π³
Meanwhile, BitMine Immersion Tech (NYSE: BMNR) exploded its ETH stash from 833K to 1.15M ETH in under 2 months β now worth $4.96B, aiming for 5% of all ETH in circulation. π§
Backed by Pantera, ARK, Galaxy, Founders Fund, DCG & Kraken, with Tom Lee as chairman and Peter Thiel as top shareholder β they plan to stake and dive deep into DeFi. π³
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ETH options open interest has surged to $13.75B β the highest level since the start of 2025! π
While still slightly below the March 2024 all-time high of $14.6B, the jump signals renewed trader activity and growing expectations for major ETH price moves ahead. π
While still slightly below the March 2024 all-time high of $14.6B, the jump signals renewed trader activity and growing expectations for major ETH price moves ahead. π
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