## Stock market information for Bitcoin (BTC)
* Bitcoin is a crypto in the CRYPTO market.
* The price is 118252.0 USD currently with a change of -3020.00 USD (-0.02%) from the previous close.
* The intraday high is 121301.0 USD and the intraday low is 118252.0 USD.
## Stock market information for Ethereum (ETH)
* Ethereum is a crypto in the CRYPTO market.
* The price is 4280.43 USD currently with a change of 23.00 USD (0.01%) from the previous close.
* The intraday high is 4351.41 USD and the intraday low is 4173.87 USD.
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## Crypto Market Update – August 12, 2025
### Market Overview & Sentiment
The *crypto market is softening** following a robust monthly rally, marked by investor profit-taking, significant token unlocks, and macroeconomic caution ahead of U.S. inflation data—sending markets into a mild pullback.([Coinpedia Fintech News][1])
Total market capitalization has declined approximately *2.5% to around \$3.96 trillion**, while trading volume has increased by 11%, indicating heightened activity amid volatility.
### Key Price Movements & Technical Insights
*Bitcoin (BTC)** is hovering near \$118K, down from intraday highs above \$122K—triggering approximately \$72 million in long liquidations, contributing to over \$442 million in total crypto liquidations within 24 hours.([Coinpedia Fintech News][1], [CoinCentral][2])
Analysts warn of a potential *double-top pattern** forming around the \$122K level, which could prompt a deeper correction toward \$100K if confirmed.
### ETF Inflows & Altcoin Momentum
*Ethereum (ETH)** is seeing strong momentum with spot ETH ETFs drawing a record \$1 billion in inflows, led by \$640 million through BlackRock’s ETHA fund
This ETF-fueled enthusiasm has lifted *Ethereum gains to \~17% weekly**, and market watchers believe ETH could soon challenge its previous peak near \$4,800.
### Notable Moves & Corporate Activity
*Metaplanet** added 518 BTC (\~\$61.4 million) to its holdings.
*Bitmine Immersion** holds a colossal 1.2 million ETH (\~\$4.8 billion), making it one of the largest corporate Ethereum portfolios in history.
### Market Drivers to Watch
*U.S. CPI (inflation) data** is the key catalyst looming over the market. Cooler-than-expected inflation could reignite risk appetite, while hotter data may dampen sentiment further.
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### TL;DR
Crypto markets are consolidating post-rally, with BTC pulling back around \$118K and Ethereum surging on ETF inflows. A potential technical breakdown in Bitcoin could lead to further downside, but inflation data could determine the next leg of the move.