Today's Highlights
1. US Spot Bitcoin ETFs See Largest Single-Day Inflows in Months
2. KuCoin to List DGAI in World Premiere on August 24
3. Zcash Crosslink Workshop to Be Held on August 26
4. Market Wide-MACRO BREAK on Monday, August 24
5. S&P 500 Shows Minimal Volatility in August
Macro News
US Spot Bitcoin ETFs Absorb $517.2M in Net Inflows
US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $517.2 million in net inflows on Wednesday, the largest single-day inflow in months, indicating strong institutional and retail demand for Bitcoin exposure.
Average US Home Interest Costs Triple Since 2020
The average interest cost for a median new home in the US has risen from $142,000 in 2020 to $412,000 today, reflecting the impact of sustained high interest rates on housing affordability.
Clarity Act Could Be Major Turning Point for US Crypto
The proposed Clarity Act could bring regulatory clarity to the US crypto industry by defining jurisdiction and fundraising rules, potentially shifting the landscape from enforcement-heavy policies to a more structured framework.
US and Canada Fail to Reach Trade Deal
The Trump administration announced it will impose 50% tariffs on $20 billion of Canadian imports after trade negotiations collapsed. Canada’s Prime Minister has suspended further talks and recalled negotiators.
Solana Storage Costs Cut Tenfold
Solana reduced the cost of storing an account from $0.16 to $0.016, a tenfold decrease. This change could enhance developer capabilities and drive price appreciation, with predictions placing SOL at $115 by year-end 2026.
Industry Hotspots
Uniswap v4 Launched on Ethereum Mainnet
Uniswap v4 has been deployed on Ethereum mainnet, introducing new Hooks functionality and a singleton contract design. These upgrades are expected to significantly reduce gas fees and improve user experience.
Aave V4 Deposits Near $750M
Aave V4 deposits have reached nearly $750 million, with over $300 million added in the past week. The growth reflects strong user adoption and confidence in the platform’s updated features and liquidity offerings.
Maji’s Account Rebounds from 500 Liquidations to $12.8M
After nearly 500 liquidations, "Maji" reversed his fortunes by growing $152,000 into $12.8 million in three days. The turnaround has drawn attention as he no longer needs to sell BAYC NFTs to maintain leveraged positions.
AI Agents Can Now Pay and Resell Inference on Halo
AI agents can now autonomously pay for and resell inference services on Halo using USDC on Base. This development marks a key step toward permissionless AI-to-AI transactions and the evolution of on-chain AI infrastructure.
42 Top 100 Coins in Green Over 90 Days
42 of the top 100 cryptocurrencies are showing positive returns over the past 90 days. While the market is not yet in a full altseason, several top performers are driven by real usage and revenue, including $LIT (+145%) and $PUMP (+135%).
KOL and Institutions
@AscensionFi
Bitcoin is currently trading at $78,278, up 4.7%, while Ethereum climbs to $2,512, gaining 6.9%. Solana surged 7.7% to $96. Market sentiment remains strong with a Fear and Greed index at 71.
@Flowslikeosmo
42 of the top 100 coins are in positive territory over the past 90 days. Leading performers include $LIT (+145%) and $PUMP (+135%), driven by real usage and clear value drivers, though the market is still far from a true altseason.
@RallyOnChain
A 5x short position was lost not due to market volatility, but because of a manual adjustment during a parabolic breakout. The trade was invalidated at 3%, and adding collateral instead of closing led to further losses.
@kyc_rip
Monero (XMR) is trading at $412.57 on CEXs, with a street price of $417.79 and a 1.26% premium. The 24-hour transaction count is 28,134, with 79.1% of nodes offering privacy and 6,670.15 XMR in P2P liquidity.
@blknoiz06
A new project, $ANSEM, is flipping the usual model in crypto where early adopters often exit for the next wave. This project aims to provide a different structure for value creation and retention.
@Babylon
Historically, economic collapse has followed extreme wealth concentration. Today, less than 1% of Americans control 90% of the nation’s wealth, raising concerns about long-term economic stability and inequality.
@RebellioMarket
"Win or lose, everybody gets what they want out of the market. Some people seem to like to lose, so they win by losing money." ~ Ed Seykota
@cwagner52177
Bitcoin is trading at $78,000, Ethereum at $2,512, and Solana at $93. Other notable prices include XRP at $1.45, DOGE at $0.091, and AVAX at $7.87.
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