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Crypto markets pulse to the beat of the Federal Reserve. As Jerome Powell mentions a possible rate cut in September, Santiment sounds the alarm. Could the current euphoria be hiding a trap for investors?

While Ether (ETH) is reaching new highs with a surge of more than 25% in August, investors wonder: are we witnessing a lasting consolidation or just a rebound before a correction? Driven by ETF inflows and a favorable macroeconomic climate, ETH is once again attracting institutional investors. However, history tempers optimism. Since 2016, every August rally has been followed by a bearish September. Will the current euphoria mark a break or will it reactivate the market's seasonal mechanics?

Since its creation, Ethereum has claimed resistance to censorship. However, Vitalik Buterin warns: the concentration of power among a few block builders threatens the network's neutrality. To remedy this, he proposes several avenues, the most ambitious, named FOCIL, could redefine the inclusion of transactions.

Volatility is back on bitcoin. But despite some hesitation, the underlying bullish trend remains unshakable.

World Liberty Financial (WLFI), the crypto project supported by the Trump family, makes a spectacular entry into the derivatives markets. The launch of its perpetual contracts propelled the fully diluted valuation (FDV) beyond 40 billion dollars, even before the official first unlock of tokens scheduled for September 1st.

Quietly, but surely, bitcoin is establishing itself in the global monetary architecture. The flagship crypto asset has just crossed a symbolic threshold: its market capitalization now amounts to nearly 1.7% of the planetary money supply. A still limited weight compared to state currencies and precious metals, but indicative of a deep trend: the rise of a decentralized asset within a system dominated for decades by fiat money and traditional reserves.

While the asset has just broken its all-time high, Arthur Hayes, the founder of BitMEX, reignites the debate by putting forward a shocking prediction: Ethereum could reach between 10,000 and 20,000 dollars by the end of the bull cycle. A statement that, in a climate of strong monetary uncertainty, resonates as a strong signal for the crypto ecosystem, between personal conviction, macroeconomic reading, and very real market dynamics.

High-leverage trader James Wynn has once again captured market attention, this time with an aggressive long position in Ethereum. The seasoned speculator is riding Ether’s surge to new records, underscoring both the risks and rewards of extreme leverage in a market defined by volatility.

Nasdaq-listed SharpLink Gaming (SBET) has adopted a unique approach to maximize its shareholder value through a newly approved repurchase program. In a Friday statement, the Minneapolis-based firm outlined plans that would enable it to repurchase up to $1.5 billion worth of common stock to boost its Ethereum holdings.

After nearly a week of withdrawals, U.S. spot Ether exchange-traded funds saw a sharp reversal on Thursday as investors poured in $287.6 million. The surge came after four consecutive days of outflows totaling more than $924 million, signaling that institutional appetite for Ether may be regaining momentum.

The European Union is considering anchoring its future digital euro on public blockchains like Ethereum and Solana, according to Financial Times revelations. This choice would mark a major break from centralized approaches, like China, and could redefine the balance of monetary sovereignty in Europe.

While Jerome Powell surprises everyone at Jackson Hole with a more accommodative tone, bitcoin and Ether reach symbolic highs again. Investors, fueled by the prospect of a rate cut as early as September, rush back to risky assets. But can this euphoria last?

This Friday, seven heavyweights in asset management, including Grayscale, Bitwise, and 21Shares, simultaneously amended their filings with the SEC as part of the proposal for a spot ETF based on XRP. Such a coordinated offensive, unprecedented for this asset long on the fringe of the institutional field, reflects a strategy of adapting to the demands of the American regulator. In a still unclear regulatory climate, these steps mark a possible turning point for the integration of XRP into institutional portfolios.

While traditional markets seek new momentum, Ethereum confirms its central role in the digital financial ecosystem. This Friday, ETH crossed a historic threshold at 4,880 dollars, surpassing its 2021 record. This symbolic peak is part of a global crypto market rally, driven by a more accommodative tone from the Fed and renewed interest from institutional investors. The event marks a strategic turning point for Ethereum, now seen not merely as a speculative asset but as a pillar of future financial infrastructures.

Jerome Powell caught everyone off guard at Jackson Hole by adopting a much more accommodative monetary stance. This unexpected change in tone immediately boosted risky assets. Bitcoin, at the forefront, broke through $116,000. This strategic reversal could mark a major turning point in the Fed's direction.

Rapper Kanye West, who now goes by Ye, entered the cryptocurrency market with a splash after unveiling his YZY token on Solana. Within 40 minutes of its launch, the token briefly reached a market capitalization of $3 billion. But momentum soon died away when news leaked out about insider control and suspect trading practices arousing suspicion amongst traders and analysts.

A high-ranking U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) official has sparked fresh crypto regulatory chatter after stating that the department will not prosecute blockchain software developers who do not hold criminal intentions. As expected, this statement has triggered mixed reactions from different corners of the cryptosphere.

Trump-backed DeFi project World Liberty has launched its USD1 stablecoin on Coinbase, expanding trading access and market adoption.

Hyperliquid has just smashed a world record that redefines the meaning of efficiency. The young decentralized exchange is now generating $1.127 billion in annual revenue, with only 11 contributors. That comes out to a staggering $102.4 million per employee. No company, crypto or traditional, has ever reached this level of productivity.

Starknet governance has approved SNIP-31, a proposal that will allow Bitcoin to be staked on the Ethereum Layer 2 network. With 93.6% of voters backing the measure, the upgrade introduces Bitcoin into Starknet’s consensus process alongside its native token, STRK.

While bitcoin captures media attention with its ETFs, Ethereum is advancing more quietly, but delivering superior performance. According to JPMorgan, this progress is no coincidence: record inflows into ETFs, growing appetite from companies, favorable regulatory signals… All concrete levers that reposition Ethereum no longer as a follower, but as a central player in the institutional crypto dynamic.

On August 29, $13.8 billion worth of Bitcoin options will expire, a deadline that could dictate the market trajectory. BTC just hit its lowest point in six weeks, heightening tensions between weakened buyers and sellers determined to defend their positions. More than just a technical event, this clash over derivatives crystallizes the uncertainty surrounding Bitcoin's immediate future.

While Bitcoin catches its breath, OKB burns 93% of its reserve, soars to the sky, flirts with a liver crisis… and quietly builds its kingdom on X Layer.

Ethereum sees near-record daily transactions and active addresses, with institutional and whale activity shaping market interest.

Altcoins, including Chainlink, BNB, and Ethereum, are posting strong gains as Bitcoin’s momentum slows, hinting at a potential shift in the crypto market.

China is reportedly weighing whether to authorize yuan-backed stablecoins. It would be a major reversal of its restrictive crypto stance. According to Reuters, sources familiar with the matter say the State Council will review a roadmap later this month that could open the door to stablecoin issuance tied directly to the Chinese yuan.

Bitcoin reached a peak above 124,000 dollars… before collapsing below 115,000 in a few days. This brutal drop was not limited to the price. It triggered a massive capitulation of short-term investors, with billions liquidated at a loss. This rare on-chain shock reveals a deep psychological shift in the market. The bullish sentiment is wavering, and one question arises: is this a simple correction or the beginning of a lasting retreat?

Despite the drop in their popularity, NFTs still show 3.62 billion dollars in sales in 2025. Since 2017, they have accumulated 71.55 billion, with the majority on Ethereum. After the 2021-2022 boom followed by the 2023 slowdown, the market has stabilized. Less speculative, NFTs are now anchored in more concrete digital uses.