FameEX Morning Crypto News Recap | August 21, 2025
2025-08-21 04:36:19Federal Reserve Meeting Minutes Reaffirm Existing Viewpoints, Officials Open to Rate Cut in September
Federal Reserve spokesperson Nick Timiraos explained that meeting minutes typically do not provide new information but reinforce what has already been made public. After the hawkish tone from Powell in the July meeting, more officials are now open to the possibility of a rate cut in September.
U.S. SEC Chairman Asserts That Only Some Cryptocurrency Tokens Should Be Classified as Securities
U.S. SEC Chairman Paul Atkins emphasized that only a limited number of cryptocurrency tokens should be classified as securities, marking a notable shift in the SEC’s stance on crypto regulation after Gary Gensler's leadership.
Altcoin Season Search Volume Declines Globally Due to Bitcoin and Altcoin Downturn
According to Google Trends, global search volume for the term "altcoin season" has fallen sharply, dropping from 100 points on August 13 to just 18 points.
Santiment: Bearish Retail Sentiment Could Signal a Market Reversal
Santiment data indicates that retail trader sentiment has sharply declined, reaching its lowest point since the June 22 sell-off, after Bitcoin fell below $113,000 and failed to recover. This extreme pessimism often signals a potential market reversal, offering patient investors opportunities to buy the dip or increase their positions.
Lombard Odier Experts Forecast Continued Decline of the Dollar
Lombard Odier strategists expect the US dollar to weaken further, downgrading their outlook from neutral to negative. US inflation has seen a slight increase, with companies neither expanding their workforce nor making significant layoffs. Market sentiment is aligning with the expectation of three Federal Reserve rate cuts this year.
Ethereum Experiences a Healthy Pullback, Claims Crypto Analyst
On August 20, crypto analyst @IamCryptoWolf commented on Ethereum's recent pullback, explaining it as a natural correction following a 245% price surge and a breakthrough of the long-standing $4000 resistance. The analyst believes this pullback is healthy and likely a retest of the breakout zone, not a trend reversal.
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