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Less than 48 hours after hovering near a peak at 124,000 dollars, bitcoin falls below 117,000 while ether drops to 4,400. This brutal but seemingly classic correction exposed a weak link in the ecosystem: publicly traded companies exposed to cryptos. Thus, this segment long supported by bullish euphoria takes the reversal full on. The market, meanwhile, reminds that it never rewards excess for long.
While the majority anticipated a Fed rate cut in September, a key indicator casts doubt. The latest Producer Price Index (PPI) release rekindles inflation fears and cools hopes for monetary easing. This subtle but meaningful reversal reshuffles the deck in a context where Fed policy dictates the rhythm of risky assets, and more than ever, that of the crypto market.
After several years of heightened caution, the US Federal Reserve changes course regarding banks' crypto activities. The institution ends its specific monitoring program. It believes, indeed, that the risks linked to digital assets are now better understood and manageable within the traditional supervisory framework.
Gemini, the exchange founded by the Winklevoss brothers, has officially filed its S-1 with the SEC for a Nasdaq IPO. In a context marked by the multiplication of crypto IPOs, this initiative raises as much enthusiasm as questions. The platform's repeated losses and the market's persistent volatility indeed call for a thorough analysis. Will Gemini manage to attract Wall Street despite disappointing financial results?
The crypto market is going through a major redistribution phase. While Ethereum attracts the majority of capital and focuses investors' attention, memecoins are losing ground, seeing their dominance crumble. Dogecoin, Shiba Inu, and Pepe struggle to keep pace. Should this be seen as an end of cycle or just a lull before a new explosive rally?
A new proposal in the New York State Assembly aims to impose a small tax on cryptocurrency sales and transfers. Assemblymember Phil Steck has introduced legislation seeking a 0.2% excise tax on digital asset transactions, including cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The bill, if passed, could reshape the way the state approaches digital finance while channeling revenue into school-based substance abuse prevention programs.
Since touching a daily high of $24.74 on August 13, Chainlink’s (LINK) northward price movement has cooled, pushing the asset a few levels lower. Despite LINK’s upward trend stalling, large holders are still accumulating the coin. Generally, these whale buyers view this slip as a “buy the dip” window for a potential next leg higher. So, what are the current bets regarding LINK’s future trend?
The bullish momentum of bitcoin seems to be fading. After reaching a peak above $124,000, the leading cryptocurrency shows signs of fatigue. Meanwhile, retail investor interest is shifting towards altcoins and Ethereum. Could this capital rotation signal a new phase in the crypto cycle?
XRP, long held back by its judicial battle with the SEC, returns to the forefront. While institutional investors quietly strengthen their positions, a series of massive liquidations shakes the market. Between unstable technical signals and behind-the-scenes accumulation strategies, crypto is going through a zone of high instability. Should this be seen as a simple correction or the beginning of a strategic repositioning?