Cryptocurrency News

August, 2025

  • 17 August

    Bitcoin Exec: 50%+ Chance BTC Hits $150K Before Next Bear Market

    Canary Capital CEO Steven McClurg predicted on CNBC that Bitcoin (BTC) has a 50%+ chance of reaching $140,000–$150,000 by the end of 2025 before a bear market emerges, driven by robust institutional demand and ETF inflows. As of August 17, 2025, Bitcoin trades at $117,243, per CoinMarketCap, implying a potential 19–27% upside. McClurg attributes the bullish outlook to $151.98 billion …

  • 17 August

    XRP Trend Alert: Bollinger Bands Suggest Big Shift Coming

    XRP traders are on high alert as Bollinger Bands, a key volatility indicator, signal a potential price breakout for Ripple’s cryptocurrency in August 2025. Currently trading at $3.31 after a 10% surge following the SEC lawsuit resolution on August 7, XRP’s tightening Bollinger Bands suggest a significant price shift is imminent, per CoinGecko data. Bollinger Bands measure volatility, and their …

  • 17 August

    Crypto ETFs Lose Steam: $73 Million Outflow from BTC & ETH Funds

    U.S. spot Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded a combined $73 million in net outflows on August 15, 2025, signaling a pause in the crypto market’s bullish momentum, per SoSoValue data. Bitcoin ETFs saw $14.13 million in outflows, while Ethereum ETFs faced a steeper $59.34 million withdrawal, ending weeks of strong inflows. Bitcoin ETFs, with $151.98 billion in net …

  • 17 August

    Galaxy’s Mike Novogratz Warns: $1M Bitcoin in 2026 Isn’t All Good News

    Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz has cautioned that Bitcoin reaching $1 million by 2026, while a dream for crypto enthusiasts, could signal severe economic turmoil. Speaking on the Coin Stories podcast, he warned, “A million-dollar Bitcoin means we’re in a really bad place domestically.” His comments follow Bitcoin’s surge to $124,128 on August 15, 2025, per Cointelegraph. Novogratz argues that …

  • 17 August

    Crypto Relief? Fed Axes Banking Oversight Program Targeting Digital Assets

    U.S. Federal Reserve terminated its Novel Activities Supervision Program, launched in 2023 to scrutinize banks involved in cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, and fintech partnerships. The program, criticized as part of “Operation Chokepoint 2.0,” allegedly restricted crypto firms’ access to banking services. The Fed now integrates these activities into its standard supervisory framework, signaling a shift toward normalized oversight. The decision rescinds the …

  • 17 August

    Altcoin Season Incoming? Coinbase Predicts Major September Rotation

    Coinbase Institutional predicts a full-scale altcoin season starting in September 2025, as Bitcoin’s market dominance drops from 65% in May to 59% in August, signaling capital rotation into altcoins. The altcoin market cap surged over 50% since July, reaching $1.4 trillion, driven by institutional interest in Ethereum (ETH) and favorable macro trends, according to Coinbase’s August 2025 Monthly Outlook. David …

  • 17 August

    Ripple-Backed Epic Chain Unveils XRP-Powered RWA Tokenization Platform

    Epic Chain, a Ripple-backed blockchain project, launched its XRP-powered real-world asset (RWA) tokenization platform on August 18, 2025, aiming to transform finance by bridging traditional assets with decentralized finance (DeFi). The platform leverages the XRP Ledger’s (XRPL) low-cost, high-speed transactions to tokenize assets like real estate, commodities, bonds, and collectibles, unlocking a projected $19 trillion market by 2033. The platform …

  • 17 August

    Rich Dad Author Warns of Market Meltdown, Urges Investors to Buy Bitcoin

    Renowned Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki has issued a stark warning of a massive stock market crash in 2025, potentially rivaling the 1929 Great Depression. In a post on X on August 11, 2025, he cautioned, “Stock market crash indicators warning of massive crash in stocks. Good news for gold, silver, and Bitcoin owners. Bad news for Baby …

  • 17 August

    Ripple vs. SEC: Lawsuit Resolution Boosts XRP Price Outlook for 2025

    The nearly five-year legal battle between Ripple Labs and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) concluded on August 7, 2025, with both parties dismissing their appeals, marking a significant victory for Ripple and its cryptocurrency, XRP. The resolution, confirmed by a joint filing in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, solidifies a 2023 ruling by Judge …

  • 17 August

    BTC Cycle Alert: Expert Says Bitcoin Could Be Close to Its Limit

    Bitcoin (BTC), trading at approximately $117,323 as of August 17, 2025, may be approaching the peak of its current market cycle, warns a prominent crypto analyst. Despite its resilience amid global economic turbulence, signs suggest Bitcoin’s recent surge could face a ceiling, with a possible correction looming. Why the Concern? Historical Bitcoin cycles often see sharp corrections of 20–40% after …