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What to Watch This Week in Crypto 08/08/25
Home Federal ReserveOn the Radar By Pav Hundal In Federal Reserve, Market Analysis Last week’s US Federal Reserve meeting caught markets off guard – so what will this mean going forward? Incoming inflation and retail data may change current expectations on future rate cuts. Markets from Wall Street to crypto have slipped into a tense holding pattern, with many major digital currencies falling back or below their monthly open price. What gives? What has changed? Let’s crack in.
On The Radar - What to Watch This Week in Crypto
Markets flash red after US policy makers fail to reduce interest rates overnight, casting doubt in the minds of inventors. President Trump’s working committee delivers long-awaited report, promising to make America the ‘crypto capital of the world’. Charts I’m watching: Bitcoin: Stuck in a range & historical performance in Q3. Follow me on X to keep up to date as market news lands or my instagram. If you’re wondering what just happened to crypto markets this week – you’re not alone.
On The Radar - What to Watch This Week in Crypto
Altcoin market cap hits $1.5 trillion USD this week, sector valuations not seen since the start of 2025. Further regulatory tailwinds: ‘Ethereum Is Not a Security’ statement sparks another win for the industry. Charts I’m watching: Bitcoin, weakness on the weekly chart Follow me on X to keep up to date as market news lands or my instagram. It’s another week of green as markets come back to life, and this time, it’s not just Bitcoin enjoying the limelight.
On The Radar - What to Watch This Week in Crypto
Bitcoin moved back above its January 1st 2025 price overnight, despite no clarity on the ongoing trade war. Economic scare this week with growth metrics in the US landing negative, a key data point in measuring recession risks. Altcoins to watch: ETH and JTO Firstly, I’m sorry for the longer-than-usual update – but this is an important one.
On The Radar - What to Watch This Week in Crypto
Donald Trump backtracks on tariffs rapidly, pausing for 90 days. Is this the start of the end of this global trade war? Bitcoin is at a very important point on the charts, why I think we could push from here on any sustained good news. Altcoins to watch: HYPE and DOGE The drama continues! Donald Trump has delivered a stunning reversal to the market this week, announcing a 90-day pause on tariffs to countries willing to negotiate with the US.
On The Radar - What to Watch This Week in Crypto
The global trade war enters its next chapter, with the US officially applying reciprocal tariffs in what Trump has dubbed ‘Liberation Day’. Comparing Bitcoin’s performance against corporate credit markets. Let’s look at how risk tolerance in the broader market can help measure Bitcoin’s trend. Altcoin Analysis: ETH and SOL Liberation Day has landed this week, marking the official release of the much-awaited reciprocal tariffs.
On The Radar - What to Watch This Week in Crypto
US policymakers have committed to reducing restrictive economic policies. The XRP lawsuit was dropped this week by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Altcoin Analysis: XRP and SUI. It’s been another bumper week fundamentally for the markets, and it was nice to see double-digit gains across many assets just over 24 hours ago. XRP alone saw an 11% move higher on the back of some massive news. More on this below. But as we know crypto moves fast.
On The Radar - What to Watch This Week in Crypto
Fear and greed metrics are at multi-year lows, but is the market overly bearish? Inflation data surprised expectations this week, with data from China and the US showing a cooling. Altcoin Analysis: LINK and JUP. But is everything as bad as it seems? Or are we witnessing a disconnect between market sentiment and the fundamentals? This week has delivered us a fresh round of inflation data out of the US and China that are pointing in an optimistic direction. More on this below.
On The Radar - What to Watch This Week in Crypto
US Strategic Reserve executive order results in sell-off. Weakness shows on the US dollar, this has been historically important for crypto. Altcoin Analysis: SOL and XRP. This is setting the biggest week for the crypto markets in 2025 so far. With some much-needed clarity potentially on the horizon.
On The Radar - What to Watch This Week in Crypto
Fear and greed index plummets as Bitcoin trades to new yearly lows. Key inflation data out of the US in the next 24 hours. Altcoin Analysis: DOGE and SUI. The market has fallen to levels of fear not seen since mid-2024. This comes while Bitcoin has fallen under US$80,000. Bitcoin is currently down -21% since the start of February. We have also seen the cinders from the global trade wars re-ignite, with the US targeting the EU.
On the Radar - What to watch this week in Crypto
Bears might be sweating, up to $3b in short-side liquidations could be triggered with a move to $100k US policymaker announcement this week suggests that some restrictive policies may pause. Altcoin Analysis: ETH and SOL Could the bears be in trouble here? That’s front and centre in my mind heading into the end of this week. Let’s break down some reasons why I think that might be the case.
On the Radar - What to Watch This Week in Crypto
Fear and greed drops back to 40, levels not seen since October 2024. It’s not all bad – Global economies showing strength, with year-to-date highs in CSI300 and FTSE100. Altcoin Analysis: DOGE and HYPE The market is at an early phase of turning around – that’s my take. Sentiment towards crypto has taken a beating. After the memecoin-mania that had swept the world, it’s no surprise people are upset that their favourite meme looks lifeless on the chart. No judgment, I had a few go to zero.
On the Radar - Coins to Watch: POPCAT and BRETT
Bitcoin tags $90,000 US overnight US Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) IBIT reaches new record for daily volume Altcoin Analysis: POPCAT and BRETT It feels like Groundhog Day at the moment, as Bitcoin continues to set new all-time highs this week. Not mad about that at all! Outside of Bitcoin, memecoins are leading the charge when looking at how the broader altcoin market is performing relative to Bitcoin.
On the Radar - Coins to Watch: DOGE and SUI
Bitcoin breaks to fresh all-time highs this week, as Trump claims victory. The US interest rate decision will land early tomorrow morning.
On the Radar - Coins to Watch: DOGE and PYTH
Bitcoin presses towards new all-time highs this week with high-impact data to land out of Japan tonight and in the US Friday. MicroStrategy announces a $42 billion US dollar plan to amass more Bitcoin over the next three years. Altcoin analysis: DOGE and PYTH Bitcoin continues to press higher towards a new all-time high. It currently trades up 14% for the month of October. Fear and greed currently reads 77 – Greed.
On the Radar - Coins to Watch: JUP and MEW
Bitcoin up 6% in October to date, as we approach the end of the month. Bitcoin Exchange Traded Funds in the US amounted to $2.1 billion USD in net buying. Altcoin analysis: JUP and MEW While Bitcoin is trading lower since the weekly open at 10 am AEST on Monday, it currently is up 6% so far for the month of October at the time of writing – hovering around $67,000 USD.
On the Radar - Coins to Watch: OM and BONK
Home AltcoinsOn the Radar – Coins to Watch: OM and BONK By Pav Hundal In Altcoins, Bitcoin, Bonk, Mantra DAO, Market Analysis Bitcoin breaks above both August and September monthly highs this week. ETF flows record their first +$500M USD net flow day since June 5th, 2024. Altcoin analysis: OM and BONK Bitcoin has surged 7.8% since the weekly open at 10 AM AEST, currently trading at $67,700 USD. This puts the price above the August high of $65,690 USD and September’s high of $66,550 USD.
On the Radar - Coins to Watch: SUI and SEI
October’s measured historical performance, and why it could be a decisive month. US jobs data to land overnight and Friday, unexpected results could drive volatility. Altcoin analysis: SUI and SEI. Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have had a rocky start to the new quarter. On October 1st, Bitcoin dropped by -3.9%. Early this morning Bitcoin’s price tagged below $60,000 US briefly, where it currently trades back above this value. Fear and greed currently reads 39 – Fear.
On the Radar - Coins to Watch 19/09
US announces first interest rate drop since 2020, shifting from 5.5% to 5.0%. We break down key insights. Bitcoin broke above $60,000 USD this morning. Altcoins analysis: OM and AAVE. We’re finally here! Interest rates have dropped in the US, and the market has responded with a rally this morning. This follows a long and divisive debate on social media about the direction of US interest rates. For those who have been following my articles on CNA, not a huge surprise result.
On the Radar – Coins to Watch 12/09
The US Inflation figure is now back at 2021 levels and Interest rate drops poised for next week. Bitcoin reclaims its current range, mapping out what could come next. Altcoins analysis: SOL and AAVE. Bitcoin kicked off the week strong with a four-day rally starting on Sunday, though it faced a surge in volatility overnight. The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data was released, causing Bitcoin to drop nearly 2% within two hours.
On the Radar - Coins to Watch 05/09
Crypto market rebounds overnight after a sell-off at the start of this week, occurring around major US economic data releases. More critical US growth data to land tonight that could continue volatility surges. Altcoins analysis: WIF and HNT A mixed week of emotions as we witness Bitcoin move 3% to the upside on Monday, and then back the other way on Tuesday where it currently trades at $57,200 USD.
On the Radar - Coins to Watch 29/08
Monthly and quarterly closes at the end of this week. US Policymakers solidify the reality of interest rate cuts & US GDP and Inflation data to impact markets over the next two days. Altcoins analysis: IMX and RUNE After a breakout on Friday last week, we now find Bitcoin trading just above last week’s open price of $58,480 USD. This move may have been influenced by a key announcement out of the US, with the Federal Reserve Chair, Jerome Powell, publicising for the first time publicly that.
On the Radar - Coins to Watch 15/08
Overnight, US inflation metrics locked in four consecutive months of declining inflation. Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF Flows continue to remain steady. Altcoins analysis: SOL and ETH After the storm of events last week, this week has potentially brought more of a cautious tone to the market, with Bitcoin currently trading only +0.22% higher since the weekly open at 10 am AEST on Monday. Fear and greed currently reads 52.
On the Radar - Coins to Watch 01/08
Home AltcoinsOn the Radar – Coins to Watch 01/08 By Pav Hundal In Altcoins, Bitcoin, ETF, Ethereum, Market Analysis, Solana, United States Bitcoin ETF inflows slow and Ethereum ETF outflows continue from Grayscale. US holds interest rates overnight at 5.50% Altcoins analysis: ETH and SOL The last seven days have been quite eventful for the digital assets space, from US presidential nominees promising to build strategic Bitcoin holdings to seeing prices break briefly above $70,000.
On the Radar - Coins to Watch 25/07
Ethereum ETFs launched with the Grayscale (ETHE) product now totalling over $800m USD in sales. Bitcoin price at the midpoint of a four month range. US economic growth data releases tonight, and inflation metrics tomorrow night. The newly launched Ethereum Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) in the US saw a strong start, achieving $1 billion in trade volume on the first day. Key buyers included Bitwise (ETHW) with $204 million and BlackRock (ETHA) with $266 million in net inflows.
On the Radar - Coins to Watch 18/07
Ethereum ETF launch date speculation for July 23rd. Bitcoin breaks back above $60,000 USD and is at a crossroads. Altcoin analysis: AAVE and PEPE The markets have rallied impressively this week, with Bitcoin surpassing $60,000 USD early this week and altcoins following. The total crypto market cap has increased by 5.7% to $2.31 trillion USD.
On the Radar - Coins to Watch 11/07
Home AltcoinsOn the Radar – Coins to Watch 11/07 By Pav Hundal In Altcoins, Bitcoin, ETFs, Market Analysis, Stacks German Government nears the end of selling its Bitcoin holdings. Bitcoin Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) are back buying, above their benchmark average. Altcoin analysis: STX and ONDO The German government is nearing the conclusion of its significant Bitcoin sell-off, a move that has been closely watched by the crypto community.
On the Radar - Coins to Watch 04/07
Bitcoin is back at key month lows, ahead of major data catalysts. Ethereum Exchange Traded Funds are one step closer to listing on US stock exchanges. Altcoin analysis: ETH and TON Altcoins continue to feel the squeeze overnight, as Bitcoin yet again tests price levels below the $60,000 USD mark. At a glance this morning, while Bitcoin trades -2.8% down from yesterday’s 10 AM market open, altcoins like Pepe are down -9%.
On the Radar - Coins to Watch 20/06
While prices are sluggish, Bitcoin is still moving off exchanges. Ethereum Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) await a go-live date, a look at the technicals playing out. Altcoin analysis: ETH and LDO Historically speaking, looking at previous market cycles and the behaviour of users depositing and withdrawing coins off exchanges can provide another helpful data point around human behaviour and what might be happening right now.
On the Radar - Coins to Watch 13/06
US Inflation data lands lower than expectations A look at where we are in the cycle from the having, compared to previous cycles Altcoin analysis: SOL and STX As Bitcoin hovers just below $70,000 USD, things have stagnated for nearly three months, which I’m sure is leading to fatigue amongst many investors. Despite this, there are important updates to discuss. This week brought significant economic news, which I will cover below.
On the Radar - Coins to Watch 06/06
Bitcoin on the brink of new all time highs Canada becomes the first G7 country to drop interest rates Altcoin analysis: ENA and RNDR With Bitcoin breaking above $70k this week, things may start heating up. Notable buying power has been coming from US Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) from the very start of this week with inflows hitting $1.3 Billion USD in the last three days. For perspective, the previous 14 days we have averaged $151 Million USD per day.
On the Radar - Coins to Watch 30/05
London Stock Exchange lists BTC and ETH products for trading. PayPal adopts Solana as their blockchain of choice for PYUSD stablecoin. Altcoin analysis for AR & DOGE It has been a stellar time for the bulls for the month of May, but we may be seeing momentum to the upside cooling off. However that hasn’t stopped the good news stories about digital asset adoption worldwide, here are some highlights from this week.
On the Radar - Coins to Watch 23/05
Ethereum ETF decision to land overnight US Legislators in favour of a crypto regulation. Altcoin analysis: BONK, ONDO Hands down, one of the most interesting weeks in Crypto for 2024. With the odds of Ethereum ETF approval jumping significantly, it has been an eventful week for the digital asset industry, with the Ethereum Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) final deadline approaching overnight.
On the Radar - Coins to Watch 16/05
Home AltcoinsOn the Radar – Coins to Watch 16/05 By Pav Hundal In Altcoins, Bitcoin, Market Analysis, Pepe, SingularityNET US Inflation data lands under expectations, markets respond green. Bitcoin technical update – where to next? Altcoin analysis: PEPE, AGIX And there we have it! Bitcoin finished yesterday’s trading with a $4,700 USD candle, taking prices just shy of $67,000 USD. What caused this outrageous upside?
On the Radar - Coins to Watch 09/05
Looking at the data, what has happened after the Bitcoin halving in the past? And why broader global liquidity levels are worth paying attention to. Bullish and bearish scenarios for Bitcoin from here. Altcoin analysis: ENA, RNDR After a red month to the end of April and a bounce back at the start of May, it isn’t a stretch to think that confidence in the market might be a little tattered and confused compared to February and March.
On the Radar - Coins to Watch 02/05
US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) provide the latest update on economic health and direction. Bitcoin takes out March lows, what I want to see play out in the coming days. Altcoin analysis: SOL, NEAR It’s another month, and there’s plenty to talk about from day one. Today we kicked off with significant news from the US Federal Reserve, a key update amid widespread concerns about unchecked inflation and the potential fears of another interest rate hike in 2024.
On the Radar - Coins to Watch 18/04
Bitcoin halving is days away. How will the markets react in the coming days? Looking at the big picture, and why I think we are just getting started. Altcoin Analysis – ETH, SOL. Another week passes without us seeing crypto markets move to show any serious signs of resuming the uptrend we’ve all been accustomed to so far this year. But it’s not all doom and gloom.
On the Radar - Coins to Watch 11/04
Bitcoin shows hot and cold signals. What comes next, higher or lower? US economic data could provide the kick we need to pick a direction. Altcoin Analysis – KAS, THETA. Bitcoin had a strong start to the week, but it has experienced a 7% drop since Monday. Although it has mostly recovered from this dip, the market appears to be at a crucial technical turning point, which I will explain in detail below. Most altcoins may remain range-bound until Bitcoin decides where to go next.
On the Radar - Coins to Watch 04/04
Bitcoin shows hot and cold signals. What comes next, higher or lower? Many long positions were liquidated, as traders may have been overexposed leading into the Bitcoin halving. Altcoin analysis for Layer 1’s – SOL and AVAX As Bitcoin puts to bed another month and quarter of trading, we again continue to see it crush milestone after milestone.
On the Radar - Coins to Watch 28/03
Bitcoin is setting up for a strong week, up 3.67% at the time of writing. Why I believe the underlying market conditions favour the bulls at present. Altcoin analysis – SEI and BONK Strong week so far for the bulls, with Bitcoin rallying early this week back above $70,000 momentarily. It’s gearing up for a strong finish for March should we continue to hold prices at these levels or continue higher.
On the Radar - Coins to Watch 21/3
Arguably, the most critical economic announcement of the year came this morning concerning the future of interest rates in the US, sparking a market-wide rally following the announcement. BlackRock continues to push forward with real-world tokenisation of assets. Altcoin analysis for ARB and XAI – Two assets with fundamentally positive impacts from the recent Ethereum Network ‘Dencun’ upgrade. In the past week, the market trend for digital assets has predominantly been towards selling.
On the Radar - Coins to Watch 14/03
Bitcoin enters price discovery this week & why $80,000 could be a level to watch. Wall Street giant Franklin Templeton provides insights into the patterns that exist in the memecoin culture. Altcoin Analysis of Solana Ecosystem Coins: JUP & WIF Another huge week of milestones for the digital asset community, with Bitcoin yet again putting in a new all-time high almost on a daily basis. With this move into all-time high territory, we now enter a phase of the market known as price discovery.
On the Radar - Coins to Watch
Can Bitcoin surge through all-time highs and send the markets into mania mode? US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) deferred decision on Spot Ethereum ETF decision to May. Altcoin Analysis of new Layer-1’s: SEI & SUI As the Bitcoin halving approaches, and the cryptocurrency teeters on the verge of reaching new all-time highs, interest in digital assets appears to be gradually rekindling worldwide.
On the Radar - Coins to Watch
Bitcoin teases an all-time high overnight as Bitcoin Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) smash records again in the US. Bullish and bearish sentiment from the ETF might be a key part of understanding when this rally may slow. Technical analysis for Solana, Avalanche. Mapping out technical targets. US Bitcoin Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) continue to provide fundamental tailwinds in favour of the bulls.
On the Radar - Coins to Watch
Bitcoin ETF flows remain net positive after a long weekend in the US. The Artificial Intelligence (AI) sector is performing well. Is this the next key narrative? Altcoin Analysis: Fetch.ai (FET), Render (RNDR) The digital asset space has started the week off on a positive note, with Bitcoin closing last week’s trading off with a modest 7.9% gain and Ethereum with a 14.9% gain. With the Bitcoin halving now just under two months away, we are certainly seeing volatility return to the market.
On the Radar - Coins to Watch
Home AvalancheOn the Radar – Coins to Watch By Pav Hundal In Avalanche, Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency, ETF, Jito Bitcoin surges through $50,000 amid a mix of boom and doom scenarios. Bitcoin ETF Flows are on the uptick. Altcoin Analysis: Avalanche (AVAX), Jito (JTO) It’s been a massive week for the digital asset space as more and more milestones are being ticked off.
On the Radar - Coins to Watch
A mixed bag of results this week as Bitcoin closed off last week’s trading with a modest 1.27% gain after what could be considered the big news week for the month. We’ve seen a spike in movement overnight, with Bitcoin now trading at $44,500 USD. The real question is, will this movement be sustained? Or is this simply a bull trap in the making? It’s a very lean week for data. There isn’t much impactful macroeconomic data released this week, but this is a good opportunity to look back at the past.
On the Radar - Coins to Watch 02/01/24
A new month brings a not-so-great start for the Bitcoin bulls. Price fails to close above the December 2023 High. Historically, Q1 has resulted in negative cumulative returns for Bitcoin. Analysis of top performers from 2023, LINK and SOL. 2024 is an important year for digital asset investors, as we usher in the 4th Bitcoin Halving event. A key fundamental event that further increases the scarcity of Bitcoin.
On the Radar - Coins to Watch
Suggested that FTX Estate dumped $1 billion USD in Greyscale Bitcoin ETF shares as soon as the ETF launched. Bitcoin at a key area where bulls may start to step in. My take on Celestia (TIA) and Pyth Network (PYTH) Interesting start to this week, as we see FTX back in the news for the first time in 2024. The FTX Estate could have taken advantage of a price markup in Grayscale Bitcoin Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) upon its conversion to a spot ETF.
On the Radar - Coins to Watch
Bitcoin bulls fail to take us higher, leading into the back end of the week. Bitcoin now puts in a new low for 2024. Looking at the historic performances of Bitcoin in Q1. Layer-2’s have recently been on the top performers list, and NFTs are slowly making their presence known. Analysis for $ARB and $BLUR. After the successful launch of the Spot Bitcoin ETFs on the US stock exchange a week ago, Bitcoin, to many people’s surprise, has done nothing but slide to the downside.
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