Crypto Pulse August 2025

Global market cap hovers between $3.8T–$4.1T, showing subtle volatility fueled by policy shifts and profit-taking

Bitcoin trades near $113K–$115K, down from a recent peak of $124K

Ethereum is stable around $4.1K–$4.3K, inching upward amid ETF-driven demand and staking growth

Altcoins see rotation: altcoin cap up 50% since early July; altcoin season gaining steam though still below threshold

Market shifts driven by institutional inflows, regulatory clarity (e.g. GENIUS Act, Bitcoin reserve), and growing stablecoin backbone

Seasonal caution: historical patterns suggest possible correction in September before year-end surge

Summary: Market consolidates—Bitcoin and Ether retrace from highs; altcoins rally quietly; regulation and institutional momentum remain key, but caution advised heading into September.