Crypto Market Update — August 21, 2025

$BTC Bitcoin (BTC) slipped today around $113 k, after a brief surge to ~$144.7k late Wednesday. A key long-term sentiment gauge has flipped bearish for the first time since mid-2023.

$ETH Ether (ETH) remains relatively steady this morning, trading near $4.27 k despite altcoins like DOGE, $XRP XRP, and SOL weakening.

Macro outlook: Analysts still see long-term potential for Bitcoin, buoyed by President Trump’s August 7 executive order directing the Department of Labor, SEC, and Treasury to clear the way for alternative assets—including crypto and private equity—in 401(k) retirement plans.

Summary Table

AssetCurrent PriceSentiment / News HighlightBitcoin (BTC)~$113,000Long-term sentiment now bearishEther (ETH)~$4,270Holding up better than other altcoinsPolicyn/aEO opens 401(k)s to crypto, subject to regulatory rollout

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