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Crypto's Wild Week 🔥 Trump’s Tariffs Shock Markets as SEC Unveils 'Project Crypto'
Is it altseason yet... or can someone just pump my bags already?
Ken Carey & Oliver Dale
August 01, 2025
Happy Friday,
It’s been a big week in crypto and beyond! The Fed kept rates steady, with Powell's comments lowering the chances of a rate cut in September. Bitcoin dropped to a three-week low near $114,000 after Trump’s tariff order sparked a sharp sell-off across both crypto and stock markets. Let’s dive in…
🔥 Top Stories This Week
1. XRP (XRP) Price: Massive $2.4 Billion Leverage Flush Sets Stage for Potential Rally
👉 Full story
2. Project Crypto: How the SEC Plans to Rewrite Digital Asset Rules
👉 Full story
3. Why is Crypto Down Today? Here’s What You Need to Know
👉 Full story
4. Altcoin Season Almost Here: Ethereum Leads 55% Monthly Surge
👉 Full story
5. Top 5 Cryptocurrencies to Buy in August 2025
👉 Full story
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🔥 Market Snapshot
Coin | Price | 24H Change | 7D Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Bitcoin | $115,693 | -2.1% | -0.4% |
Ethereum | $3,661 | -3.7% | -1.4% |
XRP | $3.01 | -3.3% | -3.7% |
BNB | $773 | -2.8% | +0.3% |
Solana | $169 | -4.8% | -6.7% |
📈 Top Weekly Gainer: Toncoin (TON) +11%
📉 Top Weekly Loser: Bonk (BONK) -24%
📈 Chart of the Week
Altcoin Season Index - According to this index, if 75% of the top 50 altcoins performed better than Bitcoin over the last 90 days, it’s Altcoin Season. After reaching a high of 60%, it has now dropped to 41% suggesting a pullback in altcoin dominance.
🧵 Post of the Week
🤖 ChatGPT Crypto Picks
No changes to our ChatGPT portfolio this week — it's holding strong and now up over 17% despite the recent sell-off.
🔬 A Look On-Chain
BlackRock’s been stacking…they now hold 3 Million $ETH worth $11 Billion and 740,601 $BTC worth over $88 Billion 👀
💡 Tip of the Week
Never FOMO…
When altcoins are rallying, it’s easy to feel like your missing out — resist the urge to buy pumps. The best entries come after healthy pullbacks. Patience is the key to success!
✨ Project Spotlight: Pudgy Penguins (PENGU)
Pudgy Penguins is making waves across crypto and mainstream markets, with its $PENGU token still up 900% this year despite recent dips from insider selling. The project’s now advising on U.S. crypto laws, filed for a PENGU ETF, and expanded into Walmart and Target.
With a new game on the way and bullish chart signals, traders are watching closely - though some worry about hype fading and rising competition.
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DISCLAIMER: This newsletter is provided for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. The content herein is not an investment recommendation or a solicitation to buy or sell any financial instruments or assets. Readers are advised to conduct their own research and exercise caution in making any financial decisions. |