FameEX Morning Crypto News Recap | August 25, 2025

Trump’s Political Push Evident as Powell Turns Dovish at Jackson Hole

Powell’s unexpected dovish pivot at the Jackson Hole meeting marked a sharp contrast with his July FOMC stance. Once confident in labor market resilience, he now warns of downside employment risks, reflecting a dramatic 180-degree policy shift. The change is seen by many as evidence of Trump’s growing political influence over the Federal Reserve. Although the Fed’s baseline outlook remains two rate cuts in 2025, Powell’s new tone has raised expectations for a September 25 basis point cut and additional easing this year.

Bitcoin On-Chain Liquidity Strengthening, Potential for Prolonged Increase

Bitcoin Vector analysis highlights a significant strengthening of on-chain liquidity, a precursor to sustained BTC price increases in past cycles. Swissblock has shifted to a more aggressive allocation strategy, reflecting the current liquidity recovery. This recovery mirrors trends seen in previous bull markets, suggesting potential for continued Bitcoin growth.

1confirmation: Ethereum’s Institutional Holdings Are Stronger Than Bitcoin’s

Nick Tomaino, founder of 1confirmation, raised concerns over Michael Saylor's influence, stating that Saylor controls 45% of voting rights despite owning only 10% of his company's shares. His firm holds 3.3% of the total Bitcoin supply, and Saylor often represents Bitcoin in the media. In contrast, Ethereum's ecosystem is supported by companies like SBET, ETHZ, and GAME, which foster Ethereum's development without any central authority controlling the holdings. 

The ETF Store President: Cryptocurrency Investment Barriers Are Diminishing Rapidly

Nate Geraci, president of The ETF Store, highlighted on platform X that the institutional barriers preventing cryptocurrency investments are quickly breaking down. Currently, many institutions are limited to investing in Digital Asset Trusts (DAT), but regulatory shifts are pushing for direct cryptocurrency investments or the approval of ETFs.

Willy Woo: Bitcoin's Gradual Increase Caused by Selling Pressure from Old Whales

On August 25, Willy Woo, a well-known crypto analyst, discussed the slow price increase of Bitcoin in the current cycle. He attributed this to the large concentration of Bitcoin held by "ancient whales," who bought in 2011 when Bitcoin’s price was under $10. These early investors, who have made substantial profits (over 10,000 times their initial investment), are now selling portions of their holdings. For every Bitcoin they sell, the market requires new funds exceeding $110,000 to absorb the supply. This imbalance in cost basis and the scale of their holdings is causing a delay in Bitcoin’s price rise until the market absorbs their positions.

Japan Sets to Implement 20% Unified Tax for Crypto Trading

The Financial Services Agency (FSA) of Japan is planning to reevaluate the taxation and regulation of cryptocurrency trading in fiscal year 2026, with the aim of aligning it more closely with the treatment of listed stocks. The proposal includes transferring cryptocurrency gains to a separate tax category and imposing a flat 20% tax rate. At present, cryptocurrency income is classified as 'miscellaneous income' and taxed progressively, with rates reaching up to 55%, excluding local taxes. The request will be formally presented at the end of August.

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