A new type of buyer who “never sells” is scooping up Bitcoin from long-time holders — a bullish catalyst for BTC, says Bitcoin OG Udi Wertheimer in an exclusive Cointelegraph interview.
The past week in U.S. crypto regulation has been anything but quiet. A flurry of political pressure, legislative proposals, policy shifts, and industry positioning has kept the sector’s stakeholders on their toes. From the halls of Congress to state legislatures to the SEC’s policy desk, these developments reveal just how fragmented and fast-moving America’s crypto policy environment remains. Elizabeth Warren Sounds Alarm on “Weak” Crypto Oversight U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren has once again sharpened her rhetoric on crypto regulation, warning in an August 11 MSNBC interview that the current framework is so underdeveloped that it could “blow up” the American economy. Warren argued that the patchwork of rules—and in some cases, their absence—leaves the financial system exposed to corruption risks, particularly involving high-profile political figures such as President Trump. @SenWarren warns current crypto framework could 'blow up' US economy while blasting GENIUS ACT and Trump's crypto business ventures as corruption risks. #Crypto #Regulation #US https://t.co/A1pgs3P8tA — Cryptonews.com (@cryptonews) August 11, 2025 She accused the industry of wielding outsized influence over legislation through lobbying, undermining consumer protection and financial stability. “Strong cryptocurrency regulation is essential, not industry-favorable legislation that endangers our economic stability,” Warren said. Her comments reinforce her position as one of Capitol Hill’s most vocal crypto skeptics and indicate that, in an election season, the political battle over digital assets will remain highly charged. Trump Media’s Spot Bitcoin ETF Pushes Forward Trump Media, the parent company of Truth Social, is pressing ahead with its ambitions to launch a spot Bitcoin ETF. This week, the firm filed an amended S-1 registration with the SEC, though conspicuously absent were key details such as the fund’s fee structure or ticker symbol. Crypto.com has been tapped as both the custodian and liquidity provider, while Yorkville America Digital will serve as the sponsor. Trump Media has filed an amendment to the S-1 registration with the SEC for its Bitcoin ETF, where https://t.co/U4D4dECttR will act as BTC custodian and liquidity provider. #TrumpMedia #BitcoinETF #Crypto .com https://t.co/Q8YIFbwjCN — Cryptonews.com (@cryptonews) August 12, 2025 Bloomberg Intelligence’s Eric Balchunas noted that the ETF may face an uphill battle to stand out in a crowded market already dominated by earlier entrants. If approved, the ETF would directly hold Bitcoin and track its price performance, with shares expected to trade on NYSE Arca. For Trump Media, the move positions the brand squarely at the intersection of politics, finance, and crypto, though SEC approval is far from guaranteed. Wisconsin Lawmakers Target Bitcoin ATMs At the state level, Wisconsin legislators are ramping up efforts to tighten oversight of cryptocurrency kiosks. Senate Bill 386, introduced on Monday, mirrors an Assembly bill filed just weeks earlier. Both aim to address fraud tied to the state’s 582 Bitcoin ATMs, which are often located in convenience stores and gas stations. Wisconsin legislators are making a renewed push to rein in crypto kiosks, filing a second bill aimed at curbing fraud tied to the machines. #ATMs #Crypto https://t.co/8TL92NeKIr — Cryptonews.com (@cryptonews) August 12, 2025 Lawmakers point to $247 million in fraud losses as a compelling reason to act, framing these machines as a weak link in consumer protection. The proposed rules could introduce stricter licensing, compliance, and reporting requirements for kiosk operators, potentially curbing access but also tightening controls against abuse. SEC Shifts Focus to Policy After Ripple Case Ends In a shift, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission appears ready to move from courtroom battles to policymaking. Commissioner Hester Peirce announced via X that the SEC’s case against Ripple has officially concluded. She called it a “welcome development” that frees up bandwidth for building a “clear regulatory framework for crypto.” The SEC will focus on creating a clear crypto regulatory framework after dismissing its case against Ripple, regulator Hester Peirce says. #SEC #Ripple https://t.co/wJNt21xQzs — Cryptonews.com (@cryptonews) August 12, 2025 SEC Chair Paul Atkins backed Peirce’s remarks, urging the agency to prioritize crafting explicit, innovation-friendly rules. “With this chapter closed, we now have an opportunity to shift our energy from the courtroom to the policy drafting table,” Atkins said. While the agency has faced criticism for its enforcement-heavy approach, this shift could indicate a recognition that prolonged litigation has done little to settle core regulatory questions. Banking Groups Warn of Stablecoin Yield Loophole Major U.S. banking associations are pressing Congress to close what they see as a dangerous gap in the GENIUS Act’s stablecoin provisions. In a letter this week, the Bank Policy Institute, alongside groups including the American Bankers Association and the Financial Services Forum, warned that current language could allow issuers to pay yield indirectly through affiliated platforms. US banks have warned that a gap in the GENIUS Act could allow stablecoin issuers to skirt restrictions on paying yield to holders. #Stablecoin #Crypto https://t.co/N7lSngpPof — Cryptonews.com (@cryptonews) August 13, 2025 They argued that without a fix, this “loophole” undermines the law’s intent to prevent stablecoin products from functioning like interest-bearing bank accounts without equivalent safeguards. The push shows the tension between traditional finance and emerging digital asset models and the intense lobbying around the fine print of new laws. Treasury Clarifies Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Plans U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent created a stir earlier this week when he appeared to rule out Bitcoin purchases for the country’s Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. By Thursday, he clarified the policy: the reserve will not buy coins outright but will instead be built from confiscated Bitcoin, which the government will stop selling. Treasury Sec. @SecScottBessent walked back his no-buy stance, saying the US Bitcoin reserve will grow through seized coins and neutral spending. #BTC #ScottBessent https://t.co/6Wh6Uqt8GL — Cryptonews.com (@cryptonews) August 15, 2025 Bessent told Fox News that the current reserve—valued between $15 billion and $20 billion—would be maintained and expanded under this approach. Later, in an X post, he reiterated that forfeited Bitcoin will serve as the foundation for the reserve, established under President Trump’s March executive order. The clarification leaves some uncertainty about the program’s long-term scope but reinforces that the U.S. will hold—rather than liquidate—seized digital assets. The Takeaway This week’s developments demonstrate the multi-layered nature of U.S. crypto regulation. Federal lawmakers are sharpening political narratives, state legislatures are targeting specific risk points like Bitcoin ATMs, the SEC is hinting at a new phase of rulemaking, and industry stakeholders are jockeying to shape the fine print of stablecoin and ETF frameworks. The crypto regulation environment remains highly dynamic and, at times, unpredictable. But taken together, these stories suggest a slow but steady shift toward more codified rules, even as political posturing and policy gaps continue to generate uncertainty. The post Weekly Crypto Regulation Roundup: Trump Media’s Bitcoin ETF and SEC Clarity Push appeared first on Cryptonews .
The identity behind a long-unknown, massive cryptocurrency whale has been revealed. Blockchain analysis platform Arkham announced that the address in question belongs to Bitmine Immersion Technologies. The company is chaired by renowned Wall Street strategist Tom Lee. According to Arkham data, Bitmine holds a total of $5.14 billion in assets with 1.17 million Ethereum (ETH), making it the company with the largest Ethereum treasury in the world. Bitmine purchased an additional 28,650 ETH (approximately $129.89 million) in just the last hour. This aggressive buying strategy appears set to continue in the coming days. Tom Lee highlighted the supply shortage in Ethereum, claiming that institutional investors haven't yet fully grasped this opportunity. Related News: BREAKING: Fed Announces Bullish News for Cryptocurrencies Bitmine stands out as a company that was previously known for its Bitcoin mining operations but has recently shifted its focus to accumulating Ethereum. Under Lee's leadership, the company aims to increase its ETH reserves by raising an additional $20 billion. Corporate crypto treasury strategies first came to the fore in 2020 with Michael Saylor's Bitcoin purchases with MicroStrategy. Recently, companies have begun adding alternative crypto assets to their balance sheets, moving down the risk curve. *This is not investment advice. Continue Reading: Identity of the Long-Time Anonymous Cryptocurrency Whale Has Finally Been Revealed
Markets are still recovering from Thursday’s bombshell commercial inflation data, but institutional interest in bitcoin is still alive and well. BTC Flat, Yet Institutional Investors Remain Bullish Bitcoin dipped below $117K on Friday, as markets floundered in the wake of Thursday’s higher-than-expected wholesale inflation data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). But the
Bitcoin and Ether’s pullback suggests selling on rallies, but buyers are likely to step in at key support levels.
The analyst who famously called Bitcoin’s integration into major Wall Street trading platforms back in 2023 is making headlines again. This time, the focus isn’t on Bitcoin — which has already secured its place as the institutional darling — but on a basket of altcoins that could outperform the market in 2025. In a recent market note, the analyst highlighted Little Pepe (LILPEPE) , SUI, SEI, Cardano (ADA), and Tron (TRX) as the “must-have” cryptocurrencies for the next leg of the bull run. The selections span meme coins, infrastructure projects, and DeFi leaders, a mix that offers both growth potential and diversification. Little Pepe (LILPEPE) – the meme coin with real momentum Meme coins have a history of delivering some of the most explosive gains during late bull cycles, and Little Pepe is looking like the breakout contender this time around. The project is currently in stage 10 of its presale, priced at $0.0019, with over $17.1 million raised and more than 11.5 billion tokens sold. It’s not just hype driving LILPEPE’s presale success. The token is CertiK-audited, which addresses one of the biggest concerns investors have about new meme projects. It’s also listed on CoinMarketCap, giving traders transparent access to presale progress and community metrics. According to the analyst, LILPEPE has “all the hallmarks of a meme coin that can do 50x in a strong market — high engagement, clear branding, and perfect timing ahead of a market-wide FOMO wave.” SUI: Layer 1 with institutional-grade speed With a current market cap hovering around $13.3 billion, SUI is already climbing. However, this project is still in its growth phase. Its developer ecosystem is expanding, DeFi integrations are rising, and if the bull run intensifies, SUI could find itself flirting with $50 a level that would turn heads globally. Long-term holders should see SUI as not just a bet on a coin but an ecosystem. It’s a rare example of technical innovation matched with market momentum. Jupiter (JUP): the heart of Solana’s DeFi Jupiter (JUP) is often called the “liquidity engine” of Solana, and for good reason. As Solana’s leading DEX aggregator, Jupiter has become the default for swapping tokens across the Solana ecosystem with minimal slippage and maximum efficiency. Its role is similar to what Uniswap played for Ethereum’s rise, and now, JUP is gearing up to become a central part of Solana’s DeFi explosion. For those who missed Solana at $1, Jupiter offers a second chance at catching a fundamental piece of the next big blockchain ecosystem—one that arguably has more upside in the next cycle than XRP. Cardano (ADA): the quiet contender with a loyal base The Cardano (ADA) ecosystem is expanding; it trades at $0.80 and boasts a market capitalization of $ 28.3 billion. Cardano’s meticulous approach is finally paying off, and its active developer community suggests long-term sustainability. Forecasts indicate that the chances of Cardano (ADA) ETF approval by 2025 are 79%, the highest figure recorded on Polymarket. This increase demonstrates optimism surrounding the prospects of Cardano ETF approval. Tron (TRX): the underrated powerhouse of on-chain activity Tron (TRX) trades at $0.33 as of this writing, boasting a market cap of $32 billion. Tron has also recently made headlines for increasing its DeFi Total Value Locked (TVL). The network’s solid fundamentals, extensive usage, and growing financial activity give it strong legs heading into 2025. Unlike XRP, which is still heavily dependent on the outcome of ongoing legal entanglements and central bank adoption, Tron is thriving in the wild. If you’re looking for coins already being used at scale, TRX is a sleeper pick with serious upside. Conclusion In the analyst’s view, 2025 will be shaped by a combination of narrative-driven hype coins and strong infrastructure projects. Little Pepe could lead the charge for meme coins, while SUI, SEI, and Jupiter represent high-growth infrastructure and DeFi opportunities. Cardano, meanwhile, offers a steadier, long-term upside. Bitcoin may have already achieved its Wall Street breakthrough, but according to this forecast, the next big winners will come from this mix of smaller, more agile projects — the kind of coins that can thrive when capital rotates away from the giants. For more information about Little Pepe (LILPEPE) visit the links below: Website: https://littlepepe.com Whitepaper: https://littlepepe.com/whitepaper.pdf Telegram: https://t.me/littlepepetoken Twitter/X: https://x.com/littlepepetoken The post Analyst who saw Bitcoin’s Wall Street breakthrough coming shares 5 must-have coins for 2025 appeared first on Invezz
Bitcoin’s record-breaking rally hit a pause this week as shifting U.S. policy signals triggered a sharp pullback. After surging to an all-time high of $124,457 on August 13, BTC plunged as low as $117,477 on Friday morning before stabilizing around $119,000. Related Reading: Bitcoin Act Is Still America’s Playbook, Clarifies Senator Lummis The 5% drop followed U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s comments ruling out additional government Bitcoin purchases for strategic reserves, sparking $1 billion in leveraged liquidations. Despite the correction, on-chain data suggests the market may be setting up for another leg higher. Exchange netflows have dipped to levels historically seen before major bull runs in 2017 and 2021, signaling reduced selling pressure from long-term holders. Short-Term Bitcoin (BTC) Holders Show Strength Amid Volatility One of the most striking trends has been the resilience of short-term holders (STHs), defined as addresses holding Bitcoin (BTC) for 155 days or less. Instead of selling into the rally, STHs have shifted toward accumulation, as reflected in the rebound of the STH Spent Output Profit Ratio (SOPR) above the neutral line. This indicates that coins moved by STHs are being sold at a profit, yet without triggering large-scale profit-taking. Market analysts view this conviction as a stabilizing force that could help absorb selling pressure and support higher prices in the coming weeks. BTC's price breaks below $120,000 on the daily chart. Source: BTCUSD on Tradingview Derivatives Market Points to Aggressive Buying The derivatives market has also flashed bullish signals. Over the past 24 hours, BTC recorded $24.28 million in short liquidations versus $17.16 million in long liquidations, alongside a 65% surge in trading volume to $149.47 billion. Options volume soared 128% to $9.43 billion, while the taker buy/sell ratio hit a monthly high of 1.16, a sign that buyers are aggressively absorbing supply. Positive funding rates further indicate traders’ willingness to pay premiums to hold long positions, suggesting confidence without excessive leverage risk. The NVT Golden Cross, a valuation-to-transaction metric, has dropped sharply, a pattern that has historically preceded strong rallies. Related Reading: Bitcoin Pulls Back Below $120K After New ATH as Whale Ratio Hits Risk Levels With resistance at $122,190 and support near $115,892, market watchers say a breakout above the former could trigger a retest of $124,457. Cover image from ChatGPT, BTCUSD chart from
Ethereum ETFs topped Bitcoin inflows for a fifth day as corporate treasuries continue to accumulate ETH and exchange supply falls.
A clean neckline break has flipped the script on $WIF. On August 15, the memecoin completed a textbook head-and-shoulders pattern, breaking below $0.94 and setting sights on $0.65, a bearish shift that threatens to erase weeks of bullish momentum. While whale inflows and new validator developments fueled earlier momentum, the asset’s price movement now reflects growing selling pressure and fading bullish strength. Without a strong recovery above resistance, $WIF may remain under pressure as sentiment shifts defensively across the meme token landscape. Source: CoinGecko Beyond the Beanie: Why WIF’s Whale Accumulation and New Utility Could Indicate a Bullish Rebound The original pink knitted hat worn by Achi, the Shiba Inu mascot of $WIF, sold for 6.8 BTC (approximately $800,000) on the Bitcoin Ordinals marketplace, Ord City. Bags founder Finn placed the winning bid, pledging to “return it to the community.” aaaannnd SOOOLLLLD to @finnbags #Finnwifhat pic.twitter.com/d7i8MYP7S2 — ordcity (@ordcity) August 7, 2025 While $WIF cooled off, Solana’s memecoin spotlight shifted to rivals like $BONK and newcomers such as Pepeto. The shift in attention shows how rapidly narratives evolve in the meme sector, making sustained relevance a constant challenge. Despite the recent price drop, on-chain data presents a compelling narrative of growing fundamental support for $WIF. In July, whales actively accumulated the token, adding a substantial $39 million worth of $WIF to their holdings. This accumulation is particularly noteworthy given that the top 100 addresses control over 771 million tokens. $WIF now leads in whale inflows . Woww, a $39,613,272 total whale inflow came through in the past month Forming that beautiful bottoming price action too, $WIF is seriously in for a blockbuster run soon enough As for the trend line on $WIF , check the GPT quote and you’ll see the 3rd touch usually breaks… pic.twitter.com/Ja3dM0WbJ9 — sk (@skmakeit) August 9, 2025 A 2% decrease in exchange balances over the past 30 days further reinforces the idea that large holders are moving tokens off exchanges for long-term storage, a traditionally bullish sign that reduces immediate selling pressure. Source: SOLSCAN This whale behavior, combined with the fact that $WIF’s holder count has now surpassed 250,000, highlights growing community adoption. While $WIF’s value is deeply rooted in its meme status, the project is taking steps to add a layer of utility. In a major move, DeFi Development Corp announced the launch of the Official DogWifValidator—DFDV Powered validator, allowing holders to earn a share of validator-generated revenue (after operational costs). This marks a shift toward utility for the meme coin, leveraging Solana’s proof-of-stake mechanics. Wen validator? Now validator. The "Official DogWifValidator – DFDV Powered" validator is now LIVE. Stake with @dogwifcoin & @defidevcorp 50/50 rewards with the $WIF community speed, security, memes Institutions run infra. Degens run vibes. We run both. pic.twitter.com/DiSX8V3bvG — DeFi Dev Corp. (DFDV) (@defidevcorp) August 13, 2025 Through all the price swings, $WIF has maintained strong visibility and trading support. The token enjoys listings on major centralized exchanges like Bybit, OKX, and HTX. This multi-platform presence not only supports healthy trading volume but also helps stabilize market behavior during volatility. Analysts suggest a consolidation for a bullish breakout to $2. Dogwifhat $WIF consolidating in a triangle. Bullish breakout to $2 in play! pic.twitter.com/ZVb8kk3ZM3 — Ali (@ali_charts) August 15, 2025 $WIF Faces Breakdown Risk After Topping Formation and Sustained Selling Pressure $WIF’s recent trend has shifted from bullish to potentially bearish, with a textbook head-and-shoulders pattern forming on the 4-hour chart. This pattern has a peak (formed in the shape of a “head”) joined by two lower peaks, otherwise known as the “shoulders.” A neckline connects the troughs between the peaks. A break below this neckline confirms the reversal. $WIF/USDT price chart, August 15 (Source: TradingView) As observed in the chart, $WIF’s trend reversal is further validated by a clean neckline break around $0.94, setting the stage for a projected move toward the $0.65–$0.66 area. Price has now retested the underside of that neckline but has failed to reclaim it convincingly. The volume chart also displays aggressive sell deltas, especially during the breakdown and the subsequent attempt to bounce. Cumulative delta remains negative, with multiple 4-hour candles printing high sell imbalances, particularly at market lows, a sign that bears remain active and are absorbing bullish attempts. $WIF/USDT volume footprint, August 15 (Source: TradingView) In addition, the RSI hovers just above 40, avoiding oversold extremes but suggesting waning bullish momentum. The MACD histogram continues to decline below the baseline with a flattening signal line crossover, further reflecting a loss of upward momentum. With the 20-period SMA now trending below the 100-period SMA, the short-term bias has turned bearish. Price also remains trapped below both moving averages, adding weight to the downside case. For bulls to invalidate this breakdown, WIF would need to reclaim the $0.94–$0.96 range with strong volume and positive delta shifts. Until then, downside continuation remains the likely path. If the projected target of the head and shoulders formation plays out, the next key levels of interest lie around $0.80 for interim support, and eventually $0.65 as the measured move completes. Traders should monitor volume reactions at each support test to gauge potential absorption or capitulation. The tone of trade has turned defensive, and unless bulls step in with conviction, WIF may continue retracing deeper. The post Dogwifhat ($WIF) Faces 3.6% Dip but Whale Inflows, and Validator Launch Hint at $2 Breakout appeared first on Cryptonews .
Bitcoin's price hits new lows, worrying investors. The cryptocurrency market remains volatile amid economic uncertainties. Continue Reading: Bitcoin Faces Uncertainty As Cryptocurrency Markets Brace for Trump’s Statements The post Bitcoin Faces Uncertainty As Cryptocurrency Markets Brace for Trump’s Statements appeared first on COINTURK NEWS .