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Bitcoin Holds Above $113K but Faces Persistent Selling Pressure Bitcoin remains range-bound despite a positive start to the day, trading near $113,011, up 1.8% in the past 24 hours. Earlier this month, the leading cryptocurrency reached a record high above $124,000 on optimism about interest-rate cuts. Since then, it has pulled back but is attempting to rebound from recent lows around $110,000, as President Donald Trump increases pressure on the Federal Reserve to lower rates. Lower interest rates typically boost demand for risk assets like cryptocurrencies and weaken the U.S. dollar, both factors supporting Bitcoin’s valuation. Hyblock’s liquidation heatmap shows BTC absorbing bids in the $111,000–$110,000 range during the weekend sell-off, with another liquidity cluster near $104,000. While a deeper drop toward $104K looks unlikely for now, institutional selling continues to outweigh retail demand, limiting upside potential. Traders seeking a consolidation phase should watch the anchored aggregated daily CVD for signs of easing sell pressure and shifting sentiment.

Gold Holds Near Highs, Wedge Pattern Signals Possible Shift XAUUSD remains in a bullish trend since August 22, now trading around $2,370, just below a two-week high. The price is forming a Wedge pattern, often signaling a potential reversal. Analysts suggest monitoring key levels: - Rebound from the upper edge or - Break below the lower edge could trigger a Sell opportunity. Markets currently price in an 80% probability of a Fed rate cut in September, supporting gold’s safe-haven appeal. Political uncertainty adds to the bullish tone after President Trump moved to oust Fed Governor Lisa Cook, raising concerns over central bank independence. If political pressure on the Fed or trade tensions with India and China escalate, demand for gold could strengthen further.

ETH Slides Post-ATH, Network Fundamentals Stay Strong Altcoins slid as Bitcoin and Ethereum retreated, with ETH dropping 7% to $4,313 despite recent highs and strong inflows. Market cap fell by $200B. BitMine Immersion Technologies seized the dip, buying 4,871 ETH for $21.3M, boosting its holdings to 1.72M ETH (~$7.5B), about 40% of all corporate ETH reserves. Its crypto assets rose by $2.2B in a week, with NAV per share hitting $39.84, reinforcing its lead in ETH treasuries. Ethereum surged 200% since April lows, but network activity tells the bigger story. On-chain metrics show strong fundamentals: 75% of revenue from priority fees and MEV, $156B in stablecoins (+14% since July), and ~$6B daily L1 settlements. L2 adoption is also accelerating, led by Coinbase’s Base. Despite structural growth, volatility persists: ETH plunged $550 after a new ATH, liquidating $110M in leveraged positions. Currently at $4,445 (-5.5% daily, +5.3% weekly), ETH still outperforms the broader market. The Ethereum Foundation is pushing its Trillion Dollar Security initiative to enhance wallet and contract safety, aiming for long-term sustainability.

ETHUSD ETH-based funds saw $2.87 billion of inflows in just one week — that’s 77% of all crypto ETF investments. Since the start of the year, cumulative inflows have reached $11 billion, bringing Ethereum’s share of assets under management to 29%. For comparison, Bitcoin’s share stands at just 11.6%. This redistribution highlights a clear shift in institutional focus. While BTC was once the primary allocation tool, Ethereum is now taking the spotlight. Record inflows confirm that ETH is no longer just an alternative but a first-tier investment asset. 📊 Bullish Signal from MACD At the same time, the MACD indicator is flashing a bullish signal for ETH. The histogram shows momentum turning positive, which often precedes strong upward moves. ⚙️ How MACD Works MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence) tracks the relationship between two moving averages of price. When the MACD line crosses above the signal line, it suggests bullish momentum; when it falls below, it indicates bearish pressure. This makes MACD one of the most popular tools to confirm market trends. What is your thoughts on Ether?

ETHUSD develops new bullish impulse Ethereum is surpassing Bitcoin due to the anticipated approval by the SEC for spot ETFs, the increased adoption by companies, and the positive stance of the SEC regarding liquid staking tokens, which has sparked institutional interest. Recently the asset managed to hold above the 4,200.00 level. Right now, ethereum is developing a new bullish momentum heading towards 4,600.00 local resistance. MACD has crossed and is in the green zone currently on 4-hour timeframe.

BTCUSD rebounds from firm support of 112,000.00 The asset experienced the big decline since the mid-August, falling off the ATH at 124,500.00 towards support level of 112,000.00, which is a 10% correction. Currently now the asset shows bullish divergence on MACD. The price is expected to rise towards 115,000.00 level with a potential final target of 117,000.00.

XRPUSD continues to decline XRPUSD has been trading within a descending channel since August 11. The asset trades below the SMA200 on hourly timeframe, breaking through and then retesting the support levels. Currently, the price trades below the SMA50 and has recently retested the former 3.00000 support level. MACD on 1- h timeframe has crossed into the red zone. The further decline towards 2.72000 is expected.

ETHUSD tries to develop another bullish impulse Fed Governor on DeFi: At the Wyoming Blockchain Symposium on August 20, Fed Governor Christopher Waller called DeFi and crypto payments "nothing to be afraid of," pushing for payment infrastructure collaboration. His pro-crypto stance, as a potential Fed chair, gains traction. Lummis on Crypto Bill: Senator Cynthia Lummis said the CLARITY Act, House-approved in July, could reach Trump by year-end with Senate tweaks, aiming for 2026 rollout. China’s Yuan-Backed Stablecoins: China may allow yuan-backed stablecoins to boost global use, reversing its 2021 ban. A late August roadmap review targets cross-border trade, with Hong Kong and Shanghai as hubs, to be discussed at the SCO Summit. Technically, ETHUSD trades above the EMA20, trying to hold above this moving average. The MACD is in the green zone. The price may pullback towards 4,200.00 with a further bullish impulse towards 4,600.00 level.

XAUUSD rebounded from 3,310.00 support level Gold kept climbing on August 20, ending above $3,345 an ounce. That was thanks to the recent Fed meeting minutes and the weaker US dollar. It boosted global demand for gold, especially with expectations of a possible rate cut in September. The minutes from the last Fed meeting showed some bank officials were hesitant to cut rates, even though inflation was rising and there were concerns about the job market. But two governors didn't agree, which was the first time that had happened in over 30 years. Investors are now looking forward to what Fed Chair Jerome Powell has to say in Jackson Hole. They think there's an 85% chance of a rate cut in September, which is boosting confidence in gold's future. During Asian and early European trading hours the price has been declining towards upper border of the falling wedge. Still, the continuation of the rise towards 3,380.00 is expected.

XAUUSD slided towards new support level On August 20, gold prices plummeted to around 3,310.00, approaching a three-week low, as the easing of geopolitical tensions and the strengthening of the U.S. dollar exerted pressure on the metal ahead of the Federal Reserve's Jackson Hole symposium. Trump ruled out ground troops in Ukraine but suggested air support, while Zelenskiy hailed talks as a step toward peace with Putin. The focus is on the speech by Fed Chair Powell and the release of the FOMC minutes later today, which may provide insights into the central bank's policy decisions. The market anticipates two 25-basis-point rate cuts this year, potentially starting in September. During Asian and early European trading hours today the price has been growing after a rebound from 3,310.00. Analysts expect the price to continue trading sideways within a range of 3,310.00 - 3,380.00 and move towards higher border of the range.