In Brief Bitcoin options have a max pain level at $117,000, while Ethereum’s is at $4,000, with options expiry triggering potential volatility. Bitcoin’s put-call ratio (PCR) suggests bullish positioning, with $4.78 billion in notional value and open interest of 40,185 contracts. Ethereum’s PCR is at 1.02, indicating a slight tilt towards puts; expiring options have…
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In Brief Market cap drops $133 billion to $3.98 trillion; recovery above $3.94 trillion possible, but a decline to $3.89 trillion risks a prolonged downturn. Bitcoin falls to $118,833, holding support at $117,261; failure to hold this level could see further declines to $115,000. VIRTUAL drops 11.7% to $1.21; support at $1.14 is key; a…
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In Brief Ethereum shows strong bullish signs as institutional and retail interest increases, with ETH ETFs surpassing Bitcoin’s in recent records. Ethereum’s breakout and growing Layer-2 adoption signal potential for an altcoin season, but a true shift from BTC dominance requires sustained performance. Despite positive trends, Ethereum faces risks from institutional overleverage and market volatility,…
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In Brief Bitcoin Cash (BCH) defies broader market decline, gaining 3% with a 14% rise since August 3. Liquidity concentration at $603 could trigger further upward momentum if bullish sentiment persists. BCH could break above $600 and rally toward $602.20, or face a decline to $556.40 if profit-taking increases. Bitcoin Cash has defied the broader…
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In Brief Kazakhstan’s Fonte Capital debuts BETF, Central Asia’s first spot Bitcoin ETF on Astana International Exchange Korea’s Upbit partners with Vietnam’s Military Bank to establish new cryptocurrency trading platform infrastructure Japan’s Quantum Solutions expands Bitcoin treasury holdings to 8.96 BTC worth over $1 million through acquisitions Welcome to the Asia Pacific Morning Brief—your essential…
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In Brief Crypto whales have increased their holdings in select altcoins, signaling renewed confidence after a recent market lull. Ethereum has seen a 270% surge in large-holder netflow, pushing its price above $4,000 and potentially toward $4,500 if the trend continues. PEPE and Mantle (MNT) have also seen significant whale buying, with PEPE showing a…
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In Brief Ethereum’s price surged above $4,000, driven by strong buying momentum and an 18% weekly gain. Within 24 hours, this triggered $184 million in short liquidations. Rising futures open interest and significant institutional inflows indicate growing market conviction and renewed confidence from large investors. ETH holds key support near $3,909 and has the potential…
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In Brief Solana has surged 10% over the past week, trading within an ascending parallel channel that signals continued bullish momentum. RSI shows buying interest outweighing selling, while the Elder-Ray Index’s positive reading reinforces bullish market sentiment. SOL is trading at $181.79, just below the $186.52 resistance; a breakout could target $190, while renewed selling…
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In Brief Pi Core Team urges Pioneers to counter misinformation with fact-based posts, comments, and official sources, stressing voluntary action. Email call sparks debate; supporters praise community vigilance, while critics fault the team for shifting responsibility. GCV leaders face scrutiny for promoting unrealistic $314,159 Pi valuation, intensifying community divides over the network’s future. The Pi…
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In Brief Harvard University invested $116.6 million in BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF in Q2 2025. This investment is Harvard’s fifth-largest, surpassing Alphabet’s shares. IBIT is Harvard’s only Web3 investment, making it a significant move. SEC disclosure documents revealed that Harvard University had invested over $116.6 million in to IBIT, BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF, in Q2 2025. IBIT…
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