🚀 Crypto Market Pulse: July 28 – August 31, 2025
The crypto market has been riding a wave of momentum since late July, with Bitcoin, Ethereum, and key altcoins flashing bullish signals amid regulatory breakthroughs and institutional inflows.
🟢 Market Overview
• Bitcoin (BTC) hovered near $119K on July 28, rebounding from a short-term dip and flirting with its all-time high of $123K. By mid-August, BTC surged past $120K, driven by ETF optimism and macro tailwinds.
• Ethereum (ETH) stole the spotlight with a 59% monthly gain, peaking near $3,900. Institutional appetite soared, with $2.2B in ETF inflows in a single week.
• Altcoin Season Index hit 56, signaling a shift toward altcoin dominance. Projects like Solana, BNB, and XRP posted double-digit monthly gains.
📈 Key Catalysts
• GENIUS Act Signed: U.S. President Donald Trump signed the landmark crypto legislation, reshaping regulatory frameworks and boosting investor confidence.
• ETF Mania: Ethereum spot ETFs saw record inflows, while the SEC greenlit broader crypto index funds—though paused for review.
• Satoshi-Era Whale Moves: A dormant wallet moved 80,000 BTC, sparking short-term volatility but showcasing market maturity.
🔥 Altcoin Highlights
Token Price (Aug 31) Monthly Change Notable Moves
ETH ~$3,900 +59% ETF inflows, institutional buying
BNB ~$844 +30% Utility surge across Binance ecosystem
DOGE ~$0.24 +49% Meme coin revival
XRP ~$3.27 +49% ETF speculation, cross-border traction
SOL ~$193 +20% DeFi and NFT growth
🧠 What’s Next?
With Bitcoin dominance dipping and altcoins gaining steam, August closed with a clear signal: the market is entering a multi-chain, multi-asset expansion phase. ETF flows, macro resilience, and developer activity point to a strong Q4 setup.
