Crypto

Your day-ahead look for Aug. 25, 2025

The Avalanche ETF filing marks another step in Grayscale’s expanding suite of crypto investment products, following XRP and DOGE filings earlier this year. Major cryptocurrency investment company Grayscale Investments filed an S-1 with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch a spot Avalanche (AVAX) exchange-traded fund (ETF). Grayscale filed with the SEC on Friday to convert its existing Avalanche Trust into a publicly traded ETF, according to a registration statement released on Monday. The proposed fund uses the same wording as the underlying ticker of the Avalanche (AVAX) cryptocurrency. It is designed to provide investors with direct exposure to the asset through traditional brokerage accounts. Read more

The heir to the Thomson Reuters fortune is suing her former best friend after a psychic’s recommendation led to massive crypto bets costing millions. Billionaire heiress Taylor Thomson reportedly lost over $80 million in digital assets after following investment advice linked to a psychic.  According to a Wall Street Journal (WSJ) report on Monday, Thomson, who’s part of the family behind the media and financial giant Thomson Reuters, invested millions in crypto assets with the help of her former best friend, Ashley Richardson. The move came after both women reportedly consulted a celebrity psychic and other spiritual advisers. Richardson became deeply involved in Thomson’s crypto portfolio. During the 2021 bull run, Richardson reportedly managed over $140 million in crypto for Thomson across multiple wallets.  Read more

The whale locked in $33 million worth of profit from Ether long opened last week, after selling $2.6 billion worth of Bitcoin held for over seven years. A multi-billionaire Bitcoin whale is closing his recently opened Ether long positions and buying hundreds of millions worth of spot Ether, signaling that big investors are expecting more upside from the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency. Last week, a Bitcoin whale worth over $11 billion sold 22,769 Bitcoin (BTC) worth $2.59 billion, rotating the funds into 472,920 spot Ether (ETH) or $2.2 billion and a $577 million Ether perpetual long position on the decentralized exchange Hyperliquid, Cointelegraph reported. On Monday, the whale closed $450 million worth of his perpetual long position at an average Ether price of $4,735, to lock in $33 million worth of profit, before acquiring another $108 million worth of spot Ether, according to blockchain intelligence platform Lookonchain. Read more

XRP price failed to decisively break above the $3 psychological resistance in the past week, but most analysts are confident about a breakout soon. Key takeaways: XRP bulls are targeting $4.40–$5.80 if $2.95 support holds. Losing $2.95 risks a deeper correction toward $2.40. Read more

Bitcoin dives to multi-week lows, and as talk of all-time highs vanishes, BTC price targets include a retest of $100,000 and under. Bitcoin (BTC) starts the last week of August far from all-time highs as traders become increasingly nervous. A huge long liquidation event brought $110,000 back into play as a new CME gap becomes a hope for bulls. Bitcoin whales are under scrutiny after a giant rotation from BTC into ETH. Read more

Fund managers are pivoting to leveraged meme coins and active strategies as an October approval timeline nears.

The trader claimed to have outperformed MEXC’s external market makers and been sidelined for being “too profitable.” Update Aug. 25, 1:25 p.m. UTC: This article has been updated to include a response from a MEXC spokesperson. A cryptocurrency trader launched a $2 million social media pressure campaign against MEXC, claiming that the digital asset exchange had frozen more than $3 million worth of his personal funds for no clear reason. In July 2025, centralized cryptocurrency exchange (CEX) MEXC allegedly froze $3.1 million worth of personal funds without any terms of service violations, according to pseudonymous crypto trader the White Whale. Read more

Kato's remarks come amid concerns over Japan's high debt-to-GDP ratio and the potential for financial repression and yen depreciation.

Digital asset treasuries have become all the rage recently, with many firms copying the strategy popularized by Michael Saylor's bitcoin (BTC) holding firm Strategy.

Crypto giants Galaxy, Multicoin and Jump are seeking to raise $1 billion for a Solana treasury, with Cantor Fitzgerald as their lead banker. Update Aug. 25, 9:01 am UTC: This article has been updated to add more details about the current largest corporate SOL treasuries. Digital asset companies Galaxy Digital, Multicoin Capital and Jump Crypto are reportedly working to raise $1 billion to buy Solana.  A Bloomberg report citing anonymous sources said on Monday that the three companies are looking to form the largest treasury dedicated to Solana (SOL). It added that the three companies have tapped Cantor Fitzgerald as lead banker. Read more

Binance Australia has been given 28 days to appoint an external auditor following allegations of serious gaps in AML controls.

Modeled after oil, maple syrup, and grain reserves, the proposed Strategic Bitcoin Reserve positions BTC as a sovereign asset alongside traditional stockpiles.

US investors can now include Bitcoin in their 401(k) plans, but some observers are concerned about the risks they pose to their retirement. US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Aug. 7, allowing crypto in 401(k) retirement plans. The crypto industry has called the move a win for adoption, but investment professionals warn it comes with significant risk.  The order “Democratizing Access to Alternative Assets for 401(k) Investors” directed US financial regulators to expand access to crypto and private companies in 401(k) plans.  The 401(k) employee-sponsored investment scheme is one of the most popular retirement plans in the US. As of 2024, 401(k) plans held $8.9 trillion in assets. As such, it would represent a huge source of demand for cryptocurrencies and could send prices skyrocketing. Read more

Bitcoin has retraced to pre-Powell levels, maintaining bearish technical setup.

Traders are closely watching if $0.23 will hold as support, with potential downside if it fails.

A flush of long liquidations can reset the market for a cleaner bounce, while a cluster of short wipes can fuel the next leg higher.

The Tokyo-listed Bitcoin treasury firm has been added to the FTSE Japan and All-World indices as it continues to buy more Bitcoin.

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov, who was arrested last year, says he must return to France every 14 days with no appeal date in sight.

A major Bitcoin seller's weekend sell-off has triggered a flash crash, but experts believe the market outlook remains healthy and bullish.