Solana’s tokenized stocks ecosystem just surpassed $800 million in trading volume, flipping Ethereum’s share and capturing over 60% of a nearly $1.3 billion market. With faster, cheaper transactions and higher user activity, Solana [SOL] now leads the tokenized assets segment, while Gnosis logged ~$307M and Ethereum [ETH] trailed at ~$127M. This is a notable shift in market leadership within on-chain tokenized equities.

Bitcoin has lost a key support level following the Federal Reserve’s latest interest rate cut, sparking fears of a potential Bitcoin price retracement to $105,000. According to on-chain data, the critical $115,200 mark represents the cost basis for nearly 95% of Bitcoin’s circulating supply, making it a vital psychological and technical support area.

South Korean exchange Upbit has drawn attention after dramatically increasing its XRP reserves, bringing their value nearly equal to its Bitcoin holdings. This unusual move highlights XRP’s dominance on Upbit, a key crypto trading hub in Asia, and has raised speculation about rising demand and potential upside momentum. Analysts view these large reserves as a significant indicator for XRP price action, especially in global markets where Bitcoin typically leads.

Solana (SOL) continues to capture Wall Street’s attention as infrastructure firm Helius successfully raised $500 million to fuel Solana-focused development and large-scale token acquisitions. The capital injection—backed by major institutional investors—signals increasing confidence in Solana’s blockchain ecosystem and its ability to compete directly with Ethereum in areas like DeFi, NFTs, and scalable dApps.

The price of Bitcoin (BTC) slipped below the critical $115,000 level after the U.S. Federal Reserve executed a widely anticipated 25-basis-point interest rate cut, lowering the benchmark range to 4.0%–4.25%. Despite the dovish shift, Bitcoin’s immediate reaction was muted, as traders weighed the Fed’s cautious stance on inflation, employment, and growth.

MicroStrategy, the business intelligence company co-founded by Michael Saylor, has expanded its Bitcoin holdings to an unprecedented 638,985 BTC, worth more than $73 billion. The announcement followed the purchase of 525 Bitcoin valued at roughly $60 million, acquired at an average price of $114,562 per BTC.

The Trump crypto ecosystem has come under intense scrutiny as both the TRUMP token and World Liberty Financial (WLFI) face mounting controversies. The TRUMP memecoin is flashing red on risk dashboards, ranking among the highest in leverage exposure compared to other altcoins like Ethena (ENA), Arbitrum (ARB), and Maker (MKR). Heavy speculation in TRUMP has left traders vulnerable to mass liquidations, raising questions about the long-term sustainability of politically themed

Ethereum investment products have recently faced intense selling pressure, recording over $352 million in outflows, signaling waning investor confidence in Ethereum-based funds. This sharp drop highlights growing concerns over the lack of staking yield in U.S.-listed Ethereum ETFs along with shifting market sentiment. In contrast, Solana (SOL) and XRP have emerged as standout performers, attracting capital inflows as traders seek alternative crypto assets with stronger narrat

Bitcoin treasury companies, which include large corporate buyers that hold BTC on their balance sheets, saw a noticeable drop in purchase volumes in August 2025, despite Bitcoin transaction counts hitting record highs. MicroStrategy added 3,700 BTC, while other treasury firms collectively acquired around 14,800 BTC.

Billionaire hedge fund manager Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, has once again voiced concerns about the long-term stability of the U.S. dollar. In a recent discussion, Dalio argued that the nation’s rising debt levels, persistent fiscal deficits, and growing geopolitical tensions are undermining global trust in the dollar as the world’s reserve currency.

The Trump brothers are seeking to raise $2.1 billion through share sales following the turbulent Nasdaq debut of American Bitcoin (ABTC), a mining firm tied to the Trump family. According to filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the proposed capital raise comes at a pivotal moment, as ABTC’s stock skyrocketed by 91% within its first hour of trading before pulling back amid heavy volatility.

In Q2 2025, investment advisors significantly increased their exposure to Ethereum ETFs, driving a surge of 388,301 ETH worth roughly $1.35 billion. This push brought total Ethereum exposure from institutional advisory firms to more than 539,757 ETH, highlighting growing confidence from professional money managers in crypto-backed investment products. The trend emphasizes that Ethereum, alongside Bitcoin, is becoming a core digital asset allocation within institutional portfo

Ripple’s XRP has been consolidating between $2.80 and $3.10 since peaking at $3.5 two weeks ago, but market sentiment has taken a bearish turn as whales offloaded large amounts of tokens. On August 26, whale-to-exchange transactions surged to a three-week high before tapering off, with data showing a 40 million drop in whale holdings over a 90-day moving average.

Aave, one of the largest decentralized finance (DeFi) lending protocols, has reached a record $41.1 billion in total value locked (TVL), according to CryptoSlate. This milestone makes Aave comparable in size to the 54th-largest commercial bank in the United States.

Goldman Sachs has released a new report predicting a massive surge in the stablecoin market, projecting that its value could reach into the trillions of dollars in the coming years. The bank highlights that while stablecoins—digital assets pegged to stable assets like the U.S. dollar—are currently valued at around $288 billion, their primary use has been limited to crypto trading and offshore demand for dollars.

Despite SOL dropping about 6% in the last 24 hours, Solana stood out with a 58% jump in daily trading volume to $5.84 billion and strong weekly performance. Capital inflows over the past week surpassed $400 million, spanning Solana-based investment products and bridged assets, even as the broader crypto market cap fell roughly 3.6%.

DeFi Development Corp (DFDV) bought another 110,000 SOL (about $22 million), lifting its Solana treasury to roughly 1,420,173 SOL valued near $273 million. The firm highlighted that its SOL Per Share (SPS) metric rose to 0.0675, reflecting increased SOL reserves backing each outstanding share and signaling stronger direct exposure for shareholders to Solana’s upside.

Chainlink’s LINK has reclaimed the $24 level for the first time since early February, extending a strong August run. The token posted a 35% weekly surge to kick off the month and is up about 42% month-to-date, outpacing Ethereum’s gains.

A Nasdaq-listed company, VivoPower (VVPR), announced plans to purchase an initial $100 million of privately held Ripple Labs shares while also continuing to buy XRP directly. The company frames this as an “XRP‑focused” corporate treasury strategy, positioning itself as the first U.S.-listed firm seeking exposure to both Ripple equity and the XRP token.

Bitcoin is currently consolidating in a low-liquidity “air gap” between $110,000 and $116,000, following a pullback from its recent all-time high above $123,000. This price range has seen limited trading activity, with many recent buyers now holding positions above $116,000.