📊 Crypto Market Snapshot – August 17, 2025

Bitcoin (BTC): $118,085 (+0.37%)

Ethereum (ETH): $4,479.85 (+0.76%)

XRP: $3.12 (-0.32%)

Solana (SOL): $191.82 (+1.94%)

BNB: $853.03 (+2.08%)

Dogecoin (DOGE): $0.2337 (+0.45%)

Cardano (ADA): $0.9549 (-0.67%)

SKALE (SKL): $0.0353 (+0.27%)

Chainlink (LINK): $24.27 (+7.19%)

Aerodrome Finance (AERO): $1.44 (+7.46%)

📰 Market Highlights

Bitcoin remains above $118K, with a 24-hour gain of 0.37%. Mining profitability rose 2% in July amid the BTC price rally.

Ethereum continues its upward trend, approaching $4,500. Analysts predict a potential breakout to $5,000 by year-end.

Solana experiences increased DeFi and NFT activity, with a TVL exceeding $10B. The upcoming Seeker phone launch adds to its bullish sentiment.

Chainlink (LINK) surges 7.19%, driven by growing interest in AI and DeFi sectors.

Aerodrome Finance (AERO) gains 7.46%, reflecting strong investor interest in DeFi projects.

⚠️ Market Risks

The crypto market saw over $261 million in liquidations on August 14, 2025, following a PPI-driven sell-off.

📈 Market Sentiment

Bitcoin Dominance: 59.06%

Altcoin Season Index: 46/100 (Bitcoin Season)

Stay informed and trade wisely!

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