After July's heavy derisking, momentum in August showed signs of stabilization — but no strong bullish reversal yet. Key takeaways from the latest CoinMarketCap analysis:

🔹 BTC & ETH rebounded slightly, but remain range-bound

🔹 Futures OI climbed 14%, signaling returning speculative interest

🔹 Stablecoin market cap dropped for the 17th straight month

🔹 Memecoin volumes slid nearly 30%, showing retail cooling

🔹 Crypto gaming & AI sectors saw mild recovery, but remain far off June highs

📉 Derisking may have slowed, but fresh capital hasn’t fully rotated back in. Until macro or ETF catalysts return, expect a cautious market.

🧠 Smart strategy now? Stay liquid, stay informed — and be ready for volatility.