FameEX Morning Crypto News Recap | August 18, 2025
2025-08-18 03:47:06Important Events on the Radar This Week
This week’s key events include Federal Reserve Governor Waller’s speech at a Wyoming blockchain seminar on Wednesday. On Thursday, the Fed will release policy meeting minutes, with Atlanta Fed President Bostic speaking, alongside U.S. jobless claims, Philadelphia Fed index, and PMI data. On Friday, Chairman Powell speaks at Jackson Hole.
NFT Market Weekly Volume Jumps 30.09% to $173.2 Million
According to CryptoSlam, the NFT market’s weekly transaction volume rose 30.09% to $173.2 million. Buyer participation surged 190.41% to 214,716, while sellers increased 168.71% to 115,289.
Monthly Ethereum Stablecoin Supply Grows by $16.4 Billion
Artemis data reveals Ethereum’s stablecoin supply surged by $16.4 billion in the past month.
BlackRock’s ETHA Ethereum Spot ETF Sees $338 Million Net Inflow in a Single Day
On August 15 (ET), Ethereum spot ETFs saw a total net outflow of $59.34 million, except BlackRock’s ETHA, which recorded a massive $338 million daily net inflow. This boosted ETHA’s historical cumulative net inflows to $12.165 billion.
Long ETH Position Grows to 76,700 ETH as Trader Holds $23.6M Unrealized Gains
@EmberCN monitoring shows a trader rolled over an ETH long position, adding 10,000 ETH early morning to reach 76,700 ETH, valued at $342M. Since April’s annual low, the trader has consistently rolled over longs, currently holding about $23.6M in unrealized profit.
Institutional Buying Fuels Ethereum’s Surge, Asian Markets Poised for Capital Inflows
On August 16, CNBC reported that Ethereum’s recent surge is primarily driven by U.S. institutional purchases. Meanwhile, Asia—particularly Japan and South Korea—may soon see substantial institutional capital inflows, supported by newly introduced regulations aimed at fostering cryptocurrency adoption and investment in regional markets.
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