Bitcoin dropped sharply—about 6.7%—in early August as ETF withdrawals and mounting U.S. tariff anxieties triggered widespread selling. The price found temporary footing around $114K, prompting analysts to watch whether this dip becomes a buying opportunity or if further downside is on the horizon.

The CFTC is weighing a major change: allowing spot crypto trading on regulated futures exchanges. This shift could bring enhanced oversight and transparency to an evolving market—potentially driving institutional confidence and regulatory alignment.

The SEC's “Project Crypto,” spearheaded by former Commissioner Atkins, aims to modernize securities laws for digital assets. By clarifying custody, token classification, and cross-platform compliance, it's set to enable the next generation of on-chain financial markets.

Ethereum surged by 2.76% to $3,675—its biggest daily percentage increase since early August. The uptick reflects renewed bullish sentiment amid broader recovery signals within the crypto space.

The overall crypto market cap remains range-bound at $3.7 trillion as retail traders pivot to smaller-cap tokens. Meanwhile, institutions are aggressively accumulating Bitcoin and Ethereum, helping support core assets in a quieter market phase.

ANAP Holdings—one of India’s prominent tech firms—has expanded its Bitcoin reserves significantly. This move underscores growing corporate confidence in BTC as a treasury asset, with institutions diversifying holdings in search of long-term value.

With Bitcoin stabilizing above $114K, market sentiment has turned bullish. Analysts now anticipate a breakout toward $125,000, driven by Greed-positive technical readings. A move above resistance could spark massive liquidations and a new leg up in the rally.

XRP surged past $3, driven by strong buying in Asia and as Ripple’s appeal against the SEC draws near. At the same time, Japan’s SBI filing for a Bitcoin-XRP ETF signals rising institutional interest and favorable sentiment in global markets.