📢 Today’s Top Crypto News – August 16, 2025
1. Dormant Bitcoin Wallet Moves $353M
A long-inactive Bitcoin wallet (unused for 5 years) has suddenly transferred 3,000 BTC (worth about $353 million) to a new address. This large movement could signal upcoming volatility in the market.
2. Bitcoin Price May Trigger $1B Liquidations
If Bitcoin falls below $116,000, over $1.04 billion in long positions on centralized exchanges could be liquidated. On the flip side, if BTC rises above $119,000, nearly $1.01 billion in short positions may be wiped out.
3. Market Update – Mixed Trends Across Coins
Global crypto market cap: $3.97 trillion (down 1.76% in 24h)
$BTC Bitcoin (BTC): $117,661 (-0.90%)
$ETH Ethereum (ETH): (-3.57%), BNB: (-1.53%), SOL: (-3.58%)
$XRP XRP: (+1.35%), DOGE: (+2.11%), ADA: (+1.29%)
Top gainers: ALPINE (+41%), PORTO (+24%), EPIC (+17%)
