🗓️2025/8/18
1⃣ Mainstream Coin Trends
$BTC
After a high surge and subsequent decline last week, it has been continuously oscillating downward, feeling a bit like a washout.
$ETH
Ethereum is really strong this time, with a monthly increase of 40%, already approaching a historical high recovery state. Generally, these two months in previous years are usually a low point for ETH, but this year may be different.
$SOL
Like Bitcoin, it continues to oscillate downward. Let's see if it can hold the 185 defense line; if it breaks, it may continue to plunge, but if it holds, there may be a chance for a rebound.
2⃣ Crypto News
A trader made a long position $ETH increased his 125,000 USD principal to 29.6 million USD within 4 months, achieving a return rate of 236 times.
This return is incredible, purely based on luck and the rhythm of an operational maniac. Don't follow the trend in the short term; the risks are huge.
Metaplanet CEO: The goal of increasing Bitcoin holdings to 30,000 coins this year remains unchanged.
Indicates their long-term commitment to $BTC is very firm, the mentality is stable, and they won’t easily be disrupted by short-term market fluctuations.
Solana founder: Privacy is not a core factor for product-market fit and is not enough to significantly change user behavior. I feel he is right; what users really care about is whether it's easy to use. Privacy is just an added bonus, not the key to purchasing.
LayerZero Foundation has started voting on the proposal to acquire Stargate, with a preliminary support rate of 97.07%.
With such a high support rate, it’s basically stable. The project integration should be quick, and user experience may be smoother.
The ETF Store president: Treasury stocks should be seen as derivatives of $BTC and $ETH.
This means the market treats these stocks as an indirect way to play with cryptocurrencies, retail investors might feel the market fluctuations without directly touching the coins.
Big Brother Majic's total floating loss on long positions is approximately 3.5 million USD.
This is the cost of leverage; high returns come with high risks, and those who lose a lot need to maintain their mentality.
125,000 USD rolling into long positions$ETH A giant whale has added 10,000 ETH to its position, bringing its holdings to 342 million USD.
This whale is really bold, basically telling the market they are bullish on ETH, but following their moves requires caution.
Galaxy Digital: Leverage in the crypto market is rapidly accumulating, increasing systemic pressure.
In simple terms, there is too much high leverage; any disturbance could lead to chain liquidations, and short-term volatility will be more intense.
2.5 billion PUMP tokens transferred to OKX, worth approximately 9.19 million USD.
With such a large volume, even a slight movement could drive the price up or down, so exchanges need to watch closely.
Analysis: The number of $ETH queued for withdrawal from staking is continuously increasing, which may bring significant market sell-off pressure.
It's a bit like cold water splashed on the market, which might put pressure on ETH prices in the short term, but could also give opportunities to those picking up coins at lower levels.
Sky co-founder RuneKek repurchased 16.38 million $SKY with 1.77 million $ENA.
This operation is quite interesting, as if boosting the market, it may stabilize confidence and give investors a boost.
Michael Saylor again releases Bitcoin Tracker information, which may disclose increased holdings data next week.
When Saylor makes a move, the market pays attention; the next wave of market movement may react to his actions, so keep an eye on it.
3⃣ Market Outlook
The overall rhythm is leaning towards volatility, with considerable fluctuations. It is advised not to blindly chase highs and to make decisions based on a clear understanding of market rhythms.
