📰 Official highlights from Binance on August 5, 2025

🔹 Ethereum (ETH) surpasses 3,700 USDT

ETH rises +4.5% in 24 hours, currently trading around 3,704.60 USDT (01:08 UTC). This is a strong recovery signal after a recent correction period.

🔹 Bitcoin (BTC) slightly drops below 114,000 USDT

BTC slides about -0.55%, currently at 113,966 USDT, indicating light technical pressure from the spot frame while still stabilizing at high price levels.

🔹 Binance launches BTC options trading for retail users

Users across the platform can now participate in writing Bitcoin options contracts, reflecting growing demand for derivative financial instruments from the sell side.

🔹 Binance Alpha continues to list new projects

• DarkStar (DARK) was listed on August 4 with an airdrop for Alpha Points holders.

• Cycle Network (CYC) also launched on that day and is attracting users with expectations of price increases as listings continue.

• The Succinct (PROVE) project will be listed on Binance Alpha on August 5, with an airdrop opportunity for eligible Alpha Points users.

• The TOWNS token will start trading on August 5 on Binance Alpha, with multiple trading pairs such as USDT, BNB, FDUSD, TRY.

🔹 Updated risk policy from Binance

Binance will adjust the collateral ratio for 10 digital assets from August 5-8, to enhance risk management and stabilize the platform. Some assets will see a ratio increase of up to 40%, which may affect margin.

📌 Quick summary

• ETH spikes strongly, surpassing the psychological threshold of 3,700 USDT

• BTC remains stable around 114K but decreases slightly, the market is adjusting

• BTC options have been expanded to retail users — increasing volatility potential

• Several projects like DARK, CYC, PROVE, TOWNS are preparing to hit Alpha #BinaceSquare