🌟 MORNING NEWS HIGHLIGHTS — 23.08.2026 | WHAT’S HAPPENING IN CRYPTO WORTH WATCHING?

✅ Nearly $1 billion liquidated: 213.412 traders were liquidated within 24 hours, with a total value of $994.63 million.
✅ Sentiment shifts to optimism: Fear & Greed hits 66, indicating risk appetite is rising sharply.
Bitcoin & ETF flows: ETF inflows reach about $1.92 billion, reinforcing expectations that BTC may move toward the $90,000 range.
✅ The Sandbox faces a security incident: The project’s bridge was attacked, with reported damage up to $716 million, further highlighting Web3 security risks.
XRP is hot in South Korea: Trading volume for XRP on Upbit surges significantly, suggesting speculative capital is concentrating on some major altcoins.
✅ Altcoins start heating up: $PEPE leads the meme-coin wave, but spot volume growing too fast also increases overheating risk and the chance of a pullback.

👉The market is clearly in a risk-on state, with ETFs and large capital flows continuing to support BTC, then spreading to altcoins. However, Fear & Greed 66 + nearly $1 billion liquidated + meme coins surging hot all point to leverage and FOMO sentiment returning. BTC remains the focus, but the more excited the market gets, the greater the risk of volatility and shake-ups. Guys, be careful!!!

Disclaimer: For reference only, not investment advice.
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