Crypto Market Pulse — August 10–17, 2025

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1. Ripple vs. SEC: A Final Settlement Reached

After a long legal battle since 2020, Ripple and the U.S. SEC have formally ended their dispute.

This resolution likely brings clarity to XRP's regulatory status and sets a precedent for future token-related enforcement actions.

2. Crypto Markets Find Calm Ahead of Jackson Hole & Fed Signals

As markets anticipate Fed Chair Powell’s Jackson Hole speech, volatility has dropped sharply. Bitcoin’s implied volatility is at 2-year lows, while Tether holds over $5.46B in Treasury assets, reinforcing its role in crypto liquidity.

Analysts warn of complacency, noting BTC may remain range-bound (~$118K) or dip slightly as macro themes remain key.

3. Solana ETF Applications Surge—Approval Odds Near 90%

Major issuers including VanEck, Grayscale, Fidelity, and Bitwise have filed or expanded S-1 documents for Solana spot ETFs. Bloomberg Intelligence now estimates approval odds at around 90% by year-end.

This advances the narrative of expanding institutional access beyond BTC and ETH.

4. Top Meme Coins Accumulated by Whales — Altseason Signals

On-chain data indicates that crypto whales have been accumulating top meme coins: LILPEPE, PENGU, SPX, DOGE, SHIB, and BONK. LILPEPE, nearing the end of its presale, and others show strong technical and sentiment indicators.

Could this be the start of a new altcoin cycle?

5. Chart Highlights: BTC Stabilizes, ETH Holds Ground

Bitcoin maintained above $118K–$119K, while ETH hovers near $4,200 despite a minor pullback.

Notable outperformers include PROVE (+44%), OG (+36%), and BIO (+28%). Total market cap rests at $3.95T, reflecting stabilizing demand.