Today's Bitcoin Brief (August 18, 2025):
Price: Trading around $115,000 after a ~2% drop.
Liquidation: The market has seen significant liquidations approaching $450 million.
Institutions:
Metaplanet bought an additional 775 BTC.
Amdax plans a Bitcoin treasury company targeting 1% of the supply.
Treasury Capital is raising funds to expand holdings.
Overall Situation: The network is stable, with a focus on self-custody.
Forecasts: Analysts see a greater than 50% chance of reaching $150k before the end of 2025.
📌 Summary: Bitcoin is under short-term bearish pressure, but institutions continue to buy with strong bullish expectations.
