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What a COMEBACK for Saylor!
Strategy just went from a $9.9B unrealized loss to a $2.1B profit with $BTC around $77K.
Now the question is: does Saylor keep buying?
Strategy just went from a $9.9B unrealized loss to a $2.1B profit with $BTC around $77K.
Now the question is: does Saylor keep buying?
🇺🇸 ETF FLOWS: Spot ETFs for BTC, ETH, $SOL and $XRP all recorded net inflows on Aug. 20.
• BTC: +606.29M
• ETH: +220.77M
• SOL: +14.58M
• XRP: +13.24M
Strong inflows across the board, with Bitcoin and Ethereum leading the way.
#SolanaETF #XRPETF
• BTC: +606.29M
• ETH: +220.77M
• SOL: +14.58M
• XRP: +13.24M
Strong inflows across the board, with Bitcoin and Ethereum leading the way.
#SolanaETF #XRPETF
JUST IN: BlackRock clients buy $173.3 million worth of $ETH
BlackRock's iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA) recorded a massive $173.3 million net inflow on August 20, leading a broader surge that pushed total spot Ethereum ETF inflows to $220.8 million, the largest single-day haul since 2026.
The $173.3 million marks the second-largest daily inflow for ETHA this year, trailing only the $149 million purchase on January 15. BlackRock's ETHA now holds approximately $12.02 billion in cumulative net inflows, cementing its position as the dominant player in the Ethereum ETF space.
The buying spree extended across the category, with ETHB adding $35.9 million and Fidelity's FETH contributing $5.79 million. This marks the fourth consecutive day of positive flows for Ethereum ETFs, signaling that institutional demand for ETH exposure is accelerating at a pace not seen in months.
When BlackRock's clients are piling in at this scale, it's a clear signal that institutional conviction in Ethereum is strengthening.
#BTC Price Analysis# #Macro Insights#
#ETH
BlackRock's iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA) recorded a massive $173.3 million net inflow on August 20, leading a broader surge that pushed total spot Ethereum ETF inflows to $220.8 million, the largest single-day haul since 2026.
The $173.3 million marks the second-largest daily inflow for ETHA this year, trailing only the $149 million purchase on January 15. BlackRock's ETHA now holds approximately $12.02 billion in cumulative net inflows, cementing its position as the dominant player in the Ethereum ETF space.
The buying spree extended across the category, with ETHB adding $35.9 million and Fidelity's FETH contributing $5.79 million. This marks the fourth consecutive day of positive flows for Ethereum ETFs, signaling that institutional demand for ETH exposure is accelerating at a pace not seen in months.
When BlackRock's clients are piling in at this scale, it's a clear signal that institutional conviction in Ethereum is strengthening.
#BTC Price Analysis# #Macro Insights#
#ETH
ETH+4.62%
ETHAETF+2.58%
Satoshi Nakamoto, Bitcoin's pseudonymous creator is estimated to control around 1.096 million $BTC, making the wallet cluster linked to the creator the largest known Bitcoin holding.
As Bitcoin's price moves higher, the estimated value of those holdings can change by billions of dollars within a short period. Recent estimates have placed Satoshi's Bitcoin wealth in the tens of billions of dollars, with the exact figure moving alongside BTC.
A reported $7.27 billion increase over the past 24 hours shows how strongly Bitcoin's price can affect Satoshi's estimated wealth.
The more interesting part is that the Bitcoin linked to Satoshi has stayed mostly untouched for years.
Satoshi's identity remains unknown, while the estimated 1.096 million BTC continues to rank among the largest concentrations of Bitcoin linked to a single entity.
#Bitcoin Price Prediction: What is Bitcoins next move?# #BTC, the evolving ecosystem#
As Bitcoin's price moves higher, the estimated value of those holdings can change by billions of dollars within a short period. Recent estimates have placed Satoshi's Bitcoin wealth in the tens of billions of dollars, with the exact figure moving alongside BTC.
A reported $7.27 billion increase over the past 24 hours shows how strongly Bitcoin's price can affect Satoshi's estimated wealth.
The more interesting part is that the Bitcoin linked to Satoshi has stayed mostly untouched for years.
Satoshi's identity remains unknown, while the estimated 1.096 million BTC continues to rank among the largest concentrations of Bitcoin linked to a single entity.
#Bitcoin Price Prediction: What is Bitcoins next move?# #BTC, the evolving ecosystem#
A Dormant Solana Whale Buys $3.6M. $SOL +20%
$BTC is already trading around $75K, and Solana is keeping up with the broader market rally: has climbed from ~$75 to nearly $90 and someone bought that dip pretty well...
A Solana whale that had been inactive for 2+ years suddenly withdrew 47,535 SOL worth $3.6M from Binance around $75.
This wallet has some history:
• bought 291,790 SOL in 2023 at an average $23.37
• later sold 191,789 SOL around $128.36
• realized more than $20M in profit
• then went silent until this week
Expectations of a bigger move finally paid off for the longs, and this purchase of $3.6M in SOL looks very well timed
By the way, what were you doing before the pump? Long, short, or taking a summer break from trading?
#Altcoin Season# #Macro Insights# #Solana
$BTC is already trading around $75K, and Solana is keeping up with the broader market rally: has climbed from ~$75 to nearly $90 and someone bought that dip pretty well...
A Solana whale that had been inactive for 2+ years suddenly withdrew 47,535 SOL worth $3.6M from Binance around $75.
This wallet has some history:
• bought 291,790 SOL in 2023 at an average $23.37
• later sold 191,789 SOL around $128.36
• realized more than $20M in profit
• then went silent until this week
Expectations of a bigger move finally paid off for the longs, and this purchase of $3.6M in SOL looks very well timed
By the way, what were you doing before the pump? Long, short, or taking a summer break from trading?
#Altcoin Season# #Macro Insights# #Solana
Not all whales are buying $ETH - some are taking profits.
On August 21, the wallet known as 7 Siblings sold 14,000 ETH worth about $32.85M at an average price of $2,346.
Around the same time, whale wallet 0xFD10 sold 11,252 stETH worth $26.5M and 1,824 ETH worth $4.26M, receiving 30.78M USDT. Combined, the two transactions moved roughly $63M worth of ETH and stETH.
These moves add fresh sell-side pressure as ETH trades around the $2,300 to $2,350 area. Large-wallet activity can shift quickly, so a few whale sales do not necessarily define Ethereum's broader trend.
What makes the data worth watching is the size of the transactions and whether more large holders begin moving ETH toward exchanges or stablecoins in the coming days.
#Ethereum #ETHBlockchain #Altcoin Season#
On August 21, the wallet known as 7 Siblings sold 14,000 ETH worth about $32.85M at an average price of $2,346.
Around the same time, whale wallet 0xFD10 sold 11,252 stETH worth $26.5M and 1,824 ETH worth $4.26M, receiving 30.78M USDT. Combined, the two transactions moved roughly $63M worth of ETH and stETH.
These moves add fresh sell-side pressure as ETH trades around the $2,300 to $2,350 area. Large-wallet activity can shift quickly, so a few whale sales do not necessarily define Ethereum's broader trend.
What makes the data worth watching is the size of the transactions and whether more large holders begin moving ETH toward exchanges or stablecoins in the coming days.
#Ethereum #ETHBlockchain #Altcoin Season#
BULLISH: Over $222M in short positions were liquidated in the past hour as $BTC broke past $75,000.
#Bitcoin #BTC #BTC Price Analysis#
#Bitcoin #BTC #BTC Price Analysis#
While $BTC Pumped, Washington Spent Two Days Talking Crypto
Some of crypto's biggest name spent 2 days talking regulation in Washington - first at the White House, then at the CFTC's inaugural Innovation Advisory Committee meeting.
A few comments worth knowing:
🇺🇸 Brad Garlinghouse, White House:
"Crypto isn't a fringe industry," pointing to 67M Americans who now hold crypto.
Justin Sun, reacting to Trump: "Very much looking forward to such a future" after Trump said his administration had "ended the war on crypto."
Brian Armstrong, CFTC: called CLARITY "an incredible step" toward clear federal oversight, while praising regulators for moving ahead with clearer rules already.
Hayden Adams, CFTC: said past US regulatory pressure pushed founders overseas, where competitors could build faster.
CZ, reacting to Hyperliquid's possible US path: said it could open the door to many more perp DEXs and decentralized services for US users.
Quite a 2 days for crypto - both on the charts and in Washington.
#Altcoin Season# #BTC Price Analysis#
#Macro Insights#
Some of crypto's biggest name spent 2 days talking regulation in Washington - first at the White House, then at the CFTC's inaugural Innovation Advisory Committee meeting.
A few comments worth knowing:
🇺🇸 Brad Garlinghouse, White House:
"Crypto isn't a fringe industry," pointing to 67M Americans who now hold crypto.
Justin Sun, reacting to Trump: "Very much looking forward to such a future" after Trump said his administration had "ended the war on crypto."
Brian Armstrong, CFTC: called CLARITY "an incredible step" toward clear federal oversight, while praising regulators for moving ahead with clearer rules already.
Hayden Adams, CFTC: said past US regulatory pressure pushed founders overseas, where competitors could build faster.
CZ, reacting to Hyperliquid's possible US path: said it could open the door to many more perp DEXs and decentralized services for US users.
Quite a 2 days for crypto - both on the charts and in Washington.
#Altcoin Season# #BTC Price Analysis#
#Macro Insights#
XRP Rallies Over 22% in the Past 7 Days
$XRP has posted a strong weekly gain of more than 22%.
The token has moved higher alongside the broader crypto market rebound. Most of the advance has come in the last few days as Bitcoin and major coins turned up and risk appetite improved.
Key points:
- Weekly performance stands out compared with many other large-cap coins
- The rise has been supported by higher trading volume
- XRP is participating in the same short-term strength seen across several altcoins
This kind of move often appears when the overall market shifts from quiet trading into a clearer risk-on period. XRP has responded quickly to that change in sentiment.
A solid weekly advance for $XRP.
Do you see this weekly strength continuing if the broader market holds its recent gains?
#Bitcoin Price Prediction: What is Bitcoins next move?# $BTC #BTC Price Analysis#
#Ripple
$XRP has posted a strong weekly gain of more than 22%.
The token has moved higher alongside the broader crypto market rebound. Most of the advance has come in the last few days as Bitcoin and major coins turned up and risk appetite improved.
Key points:
- Weekly performance stands out compared with many other large-cap coins
- The rise has been supported by higher trading volume
- XRP is participating in the same short-term strength seen across several altcoins
This kind of move often appears when the overall market shifts from quiet trading into a clearer risk-on period. XRP has responded quickly to that change in sentiment.
A solid weekly advance for $XRP.
Do you see this weekly strength continuing if the broader market holds its recent gains?
#Bitcoin Price Prediction: What is Bitcoins next move?# $BTC #BTC Price Analysis#
#Ripple
Why On-Chain Metrics Signal Caution Above $72,000
$BTC trades near $72,667 after an 11.5% daily spike, but on-chain evaluation models suggest the move remains a localized rally rather than a confirmed regime shift.
The daily price jump was overwhelmingly driven by forced short covering, with $3.12 billion in short liquidations accounting for the vast majority of derivative volume.
Glassnode models show that $BTC remains below the average market cost basis of $75,800. Furthermore, the Realized Profit/Loss Ratio sits at 0.75, indicating that the broader market remains inside a capitulation/consolidation phase until the ratio reclaims 2.0.
While CryptoQuant identifies improving spot demand (moving from negative 206,000 $BTC to negative 5,000 $BTC), spot demand has not yet firmly flipped positive on a 30-day basis.
Forced buying moves prices up fast, but sustainable bull trends require clearing market cost basis at $75,800. Caution is warranted until spot accumulation confirms a structural regime shift.
#BTC Price Analysis#
$BTC trades near $72,667 after an 11.5% daily spike, but on-chain evaluation models suggest the move remains a localized rally rather than a confirmed regime shift.
The daily price jump was overwhelmingly driven by forced short covering, with $3.12 billion in short liquidations accounting for the vast majority of derivative volume.
Glassnode models show that $BTC remains below the average market cost basis of $75,800. Furthermore, the Realized Profit/Loss Ratio sits at 0.75, indicating that the broader market remains inside a capitulation/consolidation phase until the ratio reclaims 2.0.
While CryptoQuant identifies improving spot demand (moving from negative 206,000 $BTC to negative 5,000 $BTC), spot demand has not yet firmly flipped positive on a 30-day basis.
Forced buying moves prices up fast, but sustainable bull trends require clearing market cost basis at $75,800. Caution is warranted until spot accumulation confirms a structural regime shift.
#BTC Price Analysis#
BULLISH: Solmate just added another 1,000 $SOL to its holdings, bringing its total stash to 1.25M SOL.
The company says its growing focus on Al won't change its long-term commitment to the Solana ecosystem.
#Altcoin Season# #Solana
The company says its growing focus on Al won't change its long-term commitment to the Solana ecosystem.
#Altcoin Season# #Solana
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says crypto may be "on the cusp" of its next bull market, pointing to the upcoming September 15 CLARITY Act vote and Bitcoin's historically strong final months of the year.
The timing is interesting. Bitcoin has just pushed back above $70K after a major short squeeze, while U.S. regulators and lawmakers are increasingly moving toward clearer crypto rules.
Armstrong expects the CLARITY Act to secure the 60 votes needed in the Senate, which could remove a major source of regulatory uncertainty for the industry.
But the vote is still a catalyst, not a guarantee. If the bill passes and market liquidity continues improving, the September-to-year-end period could become much more important for crypto. The next few weeks could determine whether this rally is simply a recovery or the beginning of something much bigger.
#BTC Price Analysis#
#BTC Above 60K# $BTC $ETH
The timing is interesting. Bitcoin has just pushed back above $70K after a major short squeeze, while U.S. regulators and lawmakers are increasingly moving toward clearer crypto rules.
Armstrong expects the CLARITY Act to secure the 60 votes needed in the Senate, which could remove a major source of regulatory uncertainty for the industry.
But the vote is still a catalyst, not a guarantee. If the bill passes and market liquidity continues improving, the September-to-year-end period could become much more important for crypto. The next few weeks could determine whether this rally is simply a recovery or the beginning of something much bigger.
#BTC Price Analysis#
#BTC Above 60K# $BTC $ETH
$XRP
Great to see #XRP back at 1.20 dollar after months of an unending downtrend. The price is finally back at the 1.20 dollar resistance level, and if it breaks through, the next target could be 1.70 dollar.
Great to see #XRP back at 1.20 dollar after months of an unending downtrend. The price is finally back at the 1.20 dollar resistance level, and if it breaks through, the next target could be 1.70 dollar.
$ETH ETFs Just Had Their Best Day in 10 Months: Is Big Money Back?
US-listed Ethereum ETFs pulled in $189.15M on August 19, their biggest single-day inflow since October 2025, as ETH jumped 16.3% to around $2,250.
The key detail: BlackRock's ETHA alone brought in $122.12M, while Fidelity and Grayscale pushed the top three funds to 92% of all inflows. Meanwhile, $BTC ETFs attracted an even bigger $517.19M.
After losing more than $1B across May and June, Ethereum ETFs have now collected $534.2M in August - their strongest month of 2026 so far.
#BTC Price Analysis# #ETH
#Macro Insights#
US-listed Ethereum ETFs pulled in $189.15M on August 19, their biggest single-day inflow since October 2025, as ETH jumped 16.3% to around $2,250.
The key detail: BlackRock's ETHA alone brought in $122.12M, while Fidelity and Grayscale pushed the top three funds to 92% of all inflows. Meanwhile, $BTC ETFs attracted an even bigger $517.19M.
After losing more than $1B across May and June, Ethereum ETFs have now collected $534.2M in August - their strongest month of 2026 so far.
#BTC Price Analysis# #ETH
#Macro Insights#
XRP Just Had One of Its Best Days Since 2020 But One Thing Doesn't Add Up
$XRP jumped 10.40% on August 19, beating Bitcoin's 7.13% move and landing in the top 3% of all XRP trading days since 2020. But the money behind the rally tells a different story.
Here's what actually happened:
• Based on its 180-day relationship with Bitcoin, XRP should've gained around 6.57% instead it delivered 10.40%
• That extra 3.83% made it XRP's strongest daily outperformance since February 6
• $BTC ETF inflows nearly tripled to $517M on the same day
The number I can't ignore: XRP ETF inflows actually fell from $5.81M to just $2.35M while the price was ripping higher.
That doesn't automatically mean the rally is fake short squeezes can create powerful moves without immediate institutional buying. But when price explodes and ETF demand moves in the opposite direction, I wouldn't call that confirmation yet.
Ethereum and Bitcoin both attracted stronger institutional flows while XRP funds saw less money coming in.
XRP clearly had a huge day. The bigger question is whether fresh capital shows up after the squeeze is over.
#XRP #BTC Price Analysis#
#Bitcoin Price Prediction: What is Bitcoins next move?#
$XRP jumped 10.40% on August 19, beating Bitcoin's 7.13% move and landing in the top 3% of all XRP trading days since 2020. But the money behind the rally tells a different story.
Here's what actually happened:
• Based on its 180-day relationship with Bitcoin, XRP should've gained around 6.57% instead it delivered 10.40%
• That extra 3.83% made it XRP's strongest daily outperformance since February 6
• $BTC ETF inflows nearly tripled to $517M on the same day
The number I can't ignore: XRP ETF inflows actually fell from $5.81M to just $2.35M while the price was ripping higher.
That doesn't automatically mean the rally is fake short squeezes can create powerful moves without immediate institutional buying. But when price explodes and ETF demand moves in the opposite direction, I wouldn't call that confirmation yet.
Ethereum and Bitcoin both attracted stronger institutional flows while XRP funds saw less money coming in.
XRP clearly had a huge day. The bigger question is whether fresh capital shows up after the squeeze is over.
#XRP #BTC Price Analysis#
#Bitcoin Price Prediction: What is Bitcoins next move?#
ETF FLOWS ARE BACK!
Institutional demand showed a strong rebound on August 19, with both $BTC and $ETH spot ETFs recording solid net inflows.
Bitcoin: +$517.19M
Ethereum: +$189.15M
It's more than $706M combined flowing into the two largest crypto assets through spot ETFs in a single day.
#ETFs #CryptoNews
Institutional demand showed a strong rebound on August 19, with both $BTC and $ETH spot ETFs recording solid net inflows.
Bitcoin: +$517.19M
Ethereum: +$189.15M
It's more than $706M combined flowing into the two largest crypto assets through spot ETFs in a single day.
#ETFs #CryptoNews
Are you telling me this entire meetup was just a setup to liquidate us?
It's honestly looking like that's the case.
but I'm not bullish on $BTC
#BTC Price Analysis# #Macro Insights#
#BTC #Bitcoin #BTC Above 60K#
It's honestly looking like that's the case.
but I'm not bullish on $BTC
#BTC Price Analysis# #Macro Insights#
#BTC #Bitcoin #BTC Above 60K#
A whale started trading on Hyperliquid last October and managed to secure over $40,000,000 in just seven months with 23 consecutive wins.
At that point, the smartest move would have been to walk away, but they kept trading.
They opened a massive $90,000,000 short on $ETH and after yesterday's pump, they were completely wiped out.
Their account balance dropped to just $35.47, resulting in a $24,000,000 loss from a single trade.
This serves as a stark reminder that knowing when to leave the "casino" is even more important than making big money.
If you don't take profits, you'll eventually end up giving everything back.
Stay disciplined and protect your capital.
#ETH #HyperLiquid #Macro Insights#
#Ethereum #Altcoin Season#
At that point, the smartest move would have been to walk away, but they kept trading.
They opened a massive $90,000,000 short on $ETH and after yesterday's pump, they were completely wiped out.
Their account balance dropped to just $35.47, resulting in a $24,000,000 loss from a single trade.
This serves as a stark reminder that knowing when to leave the "casino" is even more important than making big money.
If you don't take profits, you'll eventually end up giving everything back.
Stay disciplined and protect your capital.
#ETH #HyperLiquid #Macro Insights#
#Ethereum #Altcoin Season#
SEC prepares "Green Light" for US token sales: is a new ICO season coming?
The SEC has introduced a new framework for public discussion: Regulation $BTC Crypto Assets. If approved, it will significantly simplify token sale rules and bring long-awaited regulatory clarity to the market.
The SEC's fundamental shift in perspective: the token itself is not a security (the regulator classifies most crypto assets as commodities). Only the investment contract meaning the promises made by the team during the sale can be deemed a security.
The proposed framework introduces two clear tiers for project fundraising:
- up to $5M over 4 years: minimal compliance requirements (publish a whitepaper and submit Form NOR). Crucially, this opens access to retail investors.
- $20M to $75M per year: requires transparent auditing and comprehensive financial reporting.
Will this trigger a new token sale boom?
#BTC Price Analysis# #Bitcoin Price Prediction: What is Bitcoins next move?#
The SEC has introduced a new framework for public discussion: Regulation $BTC Crypto Assets. If approved, it will significantly simplify token sale rules and bring long-awaited regulatory clarity to the market.
The SEC's fundamental shift in perspective: the token itself is not a security (the regulator classifies most crypto assets as commodities). Only the investment contract meaning the promises made by the team during the sale can be deemed a security.
The proposed framework introduces two clear tiers for project fundraising:
- up to $5M over 4 years: minimal compliance requirements (publish a whitepaper and submit Form NOR). Crucially, this opens access to retail investors.
- $20M to $75M per year: requires transparent auditing and comprehensive financial reporting.
Will this trigger a new token sale boom?
#BTC Price Analysis# #Bitcoin Price Prediction: What is Bitcoins next move?#
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