Monday Morning Blockchain
1st September 2025
Market Overview
Crypto markets saw a mild pullback over the past week, as technical pressures and selling from large holders weighed on prices.
The global crypto market cap slipped approximately 2%, reflecting renewed volatility after mid‑August highs
Bitcoin crawled lower toward the $108–$110K zone, retreating from its late‑August peak above $124K
Ether (ETH) pulled back modestly from its summer highs near $4.95K down into the $4.6K range
Institutional flows showed a rotation: significant outflows from Bitcoin ETFs contrasted with strong inflows into Ethereum ETFs, hinting at shifting investor preference
Top 10 Crypto Performers
Bitcoin (BTC): ~$110,000 – down ~1–2% over the week as it tests key $109K support levels
Ethereum (ETH): ~$4,600 – strong relative outperformance, up ~14% on the week and 41% for August
Binance Coin (BNB): ~$845 (+1.4%)
Solana (SOL): ~$186.2 (+2.6%)
XRP: ~$3.05 (+3.0%)
Cardano (ADA), Polkadot (DOT), Dogecoin (DOGE), Polygon (MATIC), Litecoin (LTC): modest gains tracking broader altcoin rotation —
ADA holding ~$0.82
DOT at ~$9.20,
DOGE near $0.195,
MATIC ~$0.91,
LTC around $104
Investor Sentiment & Market Dynamics
Sentiment remains cautious: Bitcoin is testing key support around $109K, and breaking below could trigger further downside Finestel+2The Economic Times+2
Institutional strategies are evolving—while BTC ETFs see outflows, ETH ETFs are drawing inflows, reflecting a shift in investor bias toward ether’s yield potential CoinDesk
This Week In Crypto
Bitcoin and crypto markets wobble amid flash crash
Following Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s dovish tone at Jackson Hole, Bitcoin shot up to ~$117,200 and Ethereum hit a record
$4,954. But a whale dumping 24,000 BTC triggered leveraged liquidations ($838 million), causing BTC to drop to ~$110,500 and ETH to ~$4,400. Markets remain volatile but institutional interest persists. 99Bitcoins+3Investors+3MarketWatch+3
Warning of crypto market correction
Crypto markets experienced a minor dip as Bitcoin hovered near $108,700. Analysts issued caution, citing technical resistances and potential for deeper pullback even as markets stabilise. Barron's+1
Crypto market flashing risk amid whale sell-off
A flash crash impacted Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP, erasing recent gains. Bitcoin fell ~2.8% to $111K, triggered partly by selling pressure from a large BTC holder and diminishing momentum after Powell's remarks. Coingape+1199Bitcoins+11Aurpay+11Barron's+2Investors+2
Rise of crypto treasury firms tightens supply
Over 150 publicly listed companies now hold nearly 1 million BTC, contributing to a shrinking available supply on exchanges — down to under 15% as of July. ProCap BTC raised $750 million, underscoring institutional optimism. Fn London
Layer Brett presale draws massive hype
Layer Brett, an Ethereum L2 memecoin with real utility, has become the "hottest presale of 2025," offering high APY staking (up to 20,000%) and meme-powered investor buzz. Indiatimes+1
Trump family's $750M crypto deal called into question
A newly revealed $750 million cryptocurrency transaction involving Trump family entities is under scrutiny due to potential self-dealing and regulatory red flags, raising concerns about transparency and fairness. Wikipedia+1The Times of India
Crypto FOMO surges as institutions pile in
The fear of missing out is mounting—Bitcoin’s surge above $124K, Harvard’s $116.7M Bitcoin ETF investment, and a presidential nudge encouraging crypto in retirement accounts have intensified the psychological pressure on investors. San Francisco Chronicle
Stablecoin regulation delays frustrate UK fintechs
While the U.S., EU, Japan, and China push stablecoin frameworks, the U.K. remains hesitant. Fintechs like Coinbase are frustrated by regulation lagging, which may dent the country's digital finance edge. The Times+1
Bitcoin holds under selling pressure from whale
A market-impacting sell-off by a BTC whale derailed a recent rally. Bitcoin slipped from ~$117K to ~$111K, while Ethereum remains resilient—up 21% for August despite recent pullbacks. Fn London+9MarketWatch+999Bitcoins+9
Massive crypto liquidation wipes out gains
Over $1.2 billion in liquidations across crypto markets caused Bitcoin to fall below $108K and Ethereum to dip under $4,300. Yet catalysts like Cronos's rally, Pyth Network's 50% surge, and Korea’s first BTC staking debut offer glimmers of upside. BanklessTimes+2Barron's+2
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