Key Updates on Cryptocurrency News Today – August 9, 2025:
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Main Headlines:
• Bitcoin Performance:
As of August 8, Bitcoin recorded a 25.2% increase in 2025, while gold performed better at 29%. However, Bitcoin's total returns since 2011 outpace gold by approximately 308,709 times.
Calm Market Fluctuations: The Bitcoin Volatility Index over the past 30 days dropped to 36.5%, the lowest since October 2023.
• Notable Rise in Ethereum Price:
The price of Ethereum reached $4,201.46, an increase of 7.84% over 24 hours.
Ethereum surpassed the $4,200 level thanks to inflows from Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) and increased institutional interest.
Later, Ethereum saw purchases worth $10.5 million made by Arthur Hayes after selling about $8.3 million amid market fluctuations.
• Significant Legal Developments in the XRP World:
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) concluded its lawsuit against Ripple Labs with a fine of $125 million, after reaching a settlement that included both parties withdrawing their appeals.
XRP continues to perform very strongly this year, leading the returns of major cryptocurrencies in 2025 with a growth rate of 42%.
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