Market Overview August 18, 2025
Crypto markets experienced a sharp correction this past week, triggered by waning Fed rate-cut hopes and macro uncertainty.
Global crypto market cap dropped nearly 3%, wiping out around $140 billion in value AInvest+2The Economic Times+2Coinspeaker.
Bitcoin (BTC) slipped below $115,000, breaking a key support level investingLive+3AInvest+3Cryptonews+3.
Despite the pullback, digital asset fund inflows remained robust, with a record $3.75 billion in weekly investment, and Ethereum (ETH) driving 77% of that flow AInvest+2The Cryptonomist+2.
Altcoins appear poised for a breakout, retesting key resistance levels that may signal renewed momentum ahead Blockchain News.
Top 10 Crypto Performers (As of August 18, 2025)
Bitcoin (BTC): ~$115,000 – down ~5% over the week New York Post+15The Economic Times+15Cryptonews+15
Ethereum (ETH): ~$4,250 – robust weekly inflows despite recent pressure The Block+4AInvest+4CoinMarketCap+4
Binance Coin (BNB): ~$833 (+2.5%) CoinMarketCap
Solana (SOL): ~$181.4 (+6.5%) CoinMarketCap
XRP: ~$2.96 (+5.6%) New York Post+7CoinMarketCap+7CryptoRank+7
Cardano (ADA), Polkadot (DOT), Dogecoin (DOGE), Polygon (MATIC), Litecoin (LTC): Continued modest gains—for example, ADA around $0.80 based on broader altcoin rotation trends CoinbaseCoinDCX.
Investor Sentiment & Market Dynamics
Sentiment took a cautious turn as crypto capitulated alongside risk assets—the Fear & Greed gauge moved lower amid macro noise Coinspeaker.
Yet, the consolidation phase may set the stage for a breakout, with ETH leading institutional inflows and altcoins staking a comeback Blockchain News.
This Week in Crypto
Crypto IPO Boom: Bullish, Circle, and others headline a revived listing frenzy, fuelled by regulatory clarity and investor optimism — total crypto market cap rose to $4.2 trillion Reuters
Bitcoin hits record $124K before falling 4.5% on inflation data—underscores market’s macro sensitivity Cinco Días+1
BlackRock’s crypto portfolio tops $100B, dominated by Bitcoin—highlighting institutional adoption The Economic Times
July saw 13% market cap growth, driven by ETH-led altcoin rallies, stablecoin volume outpacing Visa, and tokenized stocks up 220% CoinDesk
Crypto fund inflows hit record $3.75B, with ETH accounting for nearly 77%—a sign of ongoing institutional confidence AInvest+1
Crypto market dropped nearly 3% amid Fed rate pause concerns, erasing $140B in value Coinspeaker+1
Thailand launches tourist e-wallet, though crypto conversions remain in regulatory limbo CoinDesk
Altcoin market cap is retesting resistance, potentially poised for strong breakout if levels hold Blockchain News
ETH faces key resistance at $4.75K–$4.87K; a breakout could open paths to new highs above $8K Pintu
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