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Cryptocurrency Live News & Updates : Bitcoin (BTC) Falls Below 113,000 USDT
25 Aug 2025 | 09:45:12 AM IST
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As of August 25, 2025, Bitcoin's price has dipped below 113,000 USDT, currently trading at 112,934.75 USDT, reflecting a 1.85% decline over the past 24 hours.
In recent cryptocurrency news, Bitcoin (BTC) has seen a notable decline, trading at 112,934.75 USDT after dropping below the 113,000 USDT mark, marking a 1.85% decrease in just 24 hours. Meanwhile, the market remains volatile as a specific address was liquidated for 29.68 Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC), valued at approximately $3.41 million. This highlights the ongoing fluctuations affecting investors. In a significant development, LayerZero has successfully acquired the cross-chain platform Stargate for $110 million, following a competitive bidding process. This acquisition aims to enhance interoperability within the DeFi space. Additionally, Metaplanet has made headlines by being included in the FTSE Japan Index, showcasing its growing influence in the market. On the ETF front, Bitcoin spot ETFs experienced substantial net outflows of $1.17 billion from August 18 to 22, 2025, with the Blackrock Bitcoin ETF facing the largest outflow of $615 million. These developments collectively illustrate the dynamic and rapidly evolving landscape of the cryptocurrency market.
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Bitcoin (BTC) Falls Below 113,000 USDT
As of August 25, 2025, Bitcoin's price has dipped below 113,000 USDT, currently trading at 112,934.75 USDT, reflecting a 1.85% decline over the past 24 hours.
Address Liquidated for $3.41 Million in WBTC
PeckShieldAlert reports the liquidation of an address holding 29.68 Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC), valued at around $3.41 million, underscoring the ongoing volatility in the cryptocurrency market.
LayerZero Acquires Stargate for $110 Million
LayerZero has successfully acquired the cross-chain platform Stargate for $110 million, following a competitive bidding process that saw a 95% approval from the Stargate DAO.
Metaplanet Joins FTSE Japan Index After Evaluation
Metaplanet's CEO Simon Gerovich announced on social media that the company has been added to the FTSE Japan Index following its September evaluation.
Bitcoin Spot ETFs Face Major Net Outflows
Recent data reveals that Bitcoin spot ETFs experienced a net outflow of $1.17 billion from August 18 to August 22, 2025, with significant losses seen in major ETFs like Blackrock and Fidelity.
BNB Hits 880 USDT with 0.48% Daily Rise
As of August 25, 2025, BNB has reached the 880 USDT mark, reflecting a modest 0.48% increase over the past 24 hours.
SOL Expected to Gain Against ETH and BTC
Chris Burniske, a notable figure in the crypto space, predicts that SOL's exchange rates with ETH and BTC will show continued improvement despite recent market sentiment challenges.
Pudgy Penguins Eyes Record Revenue and IPO
Pudgy Penguins CEO Luca Netz announced plans for the company to reach $50 million in revenue this year and aims for a public stock listing by 2027, contingent on revenue growth.
Japan Enhances Five-Year Innovation Support Plan
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced at WebX Asia 2025 that the government is intensifying its 'Five-Year Startup Development Plan' to bolster innovative technologies, focusing on Web3 and AI applications across various industries.
Japan's Finance Minister Pushes for Crypto Growth
Japan's Finance Minister, Katsunobu Kato, is dedicated to fostering a favorable environment for cryptocurrencies, viewing them as a viable option for diversified investment portfolios.
Whale Sells Ethereum for $51.7 Million Profit
A major cryptocurrency whale has liquidated its entire Ethereum (ETH) holdings of 10,425 ETH, converting them into approximately 49.737 million USDT, resulting in a profit of $51.7 million.
Hong Kong's New Crypto Banking Rules Set for 2026
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has announced that new banking capital regulations for crypto assets will take effect on January 1, 2026, requiring banks to maintain a 1:1 capital ratio for exposures to permissionless blockchain technology.
Ondo Finance Becomes Key Player in Tokenized Funds
Foresight News reports that Ondo Finance has risen to become the second-largest issuer of tokenized funds as of July 2025, trailing only behind BlackRock.
Hong Kong Crypto ETFs Rise Over 9% in Rally
On August 25, Hong Kong's cryptocurrency ETFs, including Bosera and Harvest Ethereum ETFs, surged by more than 9%, with Huaxing Capital Holdings climbing over 10%.
Ethereum (ETH) Falls Below 4,700 USDT
As of August 25, 2025, Ethereum's price has dipped below 4,700 USDT, currently trading at 4,695.02 USDT, reflecting a 2.34% decline over the past 24 hours.
Bitlayer (BTR) Launches on Binance Alpha and Futures
Binance has announced that Bitlayer (BTR) will begin trading on Binance Alpha from August 27, 2025, at 10:00 UTC, alongside the launch of a BTRUSDT Perpetual Contract on Binance Futures with up to 50x leverage at 10:30 UTC.
Heritage Distilling Finalizes PIPE Financing and IP Buyback
Heritage Distilling has completed its PIPE financing and is launching an $82 million IP buyback program, set to run from August 15 to November 16, with regular updates for the community.
Ethereum Trader Modifies Position Amid Market Fluctuations
On-chain analyst Yu Jin reported that a trader with a $125,000 leveraged long position on Ethereum closed 2,000 ETH to reduce their liquidation price from $4,668 to $4,658, while still maintaining a significant position of 23,100 ETH valued at around $108 million.
Trader Experiences Partial Liquidation on DOGE
Foresight News reports that trader James Wynn faced a partial liquidation of his 10x leveraged long position on DOGE.
Hacker Gains $2.04 Million from ETH Sale
An unidentified hacker sold 5,001 ETH for a profit of approximately $2.04 million, having purchased the Ethereum just four days prior.
Stablecoins Hold Close to $200 Billion in Treasuries
Bitwise Asset Management reports that stablecoins held U.S. Treasury securities worth nearly $200 billion as of March 31, making them the 17th largest holder of these assets.
Vitalik Buterin Highlights Issues in Prediction Markets
Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin points out that mainstream prediction markets lack interest incentives, making them less attractive for hedging, and predicts that resolving this issue will lead to increased trading volumes and new use cases.
USDC Adoption on Ethereum Hits New Heights
Recent data reveals that USDC stablecoin usage on the Ethereum network has surged to an unprecedented level, with a 300% increase since January 2024, totaling $748.3 billion in monthly transfers.
Bitcoin ETFs Impact Miners as Fees Plummet
Despite Bitcoin's high price, transaction fees have significantly decreased, reflecting a shift in market dynamics and impacting miners' profitability.
Ethereum (ETH) Falls Below 4,700 USDT
As of August 25, 2025, Ethereum has dipped below 4,700 USDT, currently trading at 4,695.02 USDT, reflecting a 2.34% decline over the past 24 hours.
Durov Criticizes French Legal Case as Ridiculous
Pavel Durov, Telegram's founder, condemned the ongoing French criminal investigation against him, labeling it absurd and a threat to free speech, as he faces charges related to user actions on the platform.
Ethereum (ETH) Hits 4,800 USDT with Minor Gain
As of August 24, 2025, Ethereum has reached the 4,800 USDT mark, reflecting a slight increase of 0.10% over the past 24 hours.
Telegram's Durov Faces Legal Struggles in France
Pavel Durov, Telegram's founder, updates on his ongoing legal issues in France, stating the investigation lacks evidence and criticizing the government's actions as damaging to France's image as a free nation.
Huang Licheng's Bold Moves in Crypto Market
Investor Huang Licheng, known as 'Machi Big Brother,' has made significant leveraged investments in Bitcoin, Ethereum, YZY, and HYPE, totaling $91.44 million in long positions.
Huang Licheng Takes Major Leverage Positions in Crypto
Investor Huang Licheng, known as 'Machi Big Brother,' has made substantial leveraged investments in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, totaling over $91 million in long positions.
Ripple's Asian Expansion and Tether's New Addition
This week in crypto, Ripple partners with SBI Holdings to introduce RLUSD in Japan, while Tether welcomes Bo Hines to its team amidst significant market movements.
Bitcoin (BTC) Falls Below 112,000 USDT
As of August 24, 2025, Bitcoin has decreased by 3.40% in the last 24 hours, trading at 111,163.76 USDT, according to Binance Market Data.
Bitcoin (BTC) Falls Below 113,000 USDT
As of August 24, 2025, Bitcoin has dipped below 113,000 USDT, currently trading at 112,024.02 USDT, reflecting a 2.65% decline over the past 24 hours.
Bitcoin (BTC) Falls Below 114,000 USDT
As of August 24, 2025, Bitcoin has dipped below 114,000 USDT, currently trading at 113,805.90 USDT, reflecting a 1.12% decrease over the past 24 hours.
ETH Surges Past $4,900 as BTC Weakens
Ether has surpassed $4,900, reaching a new all-time high of $4,946, while Bitcoin shows signs of exhaustion. Analysts note increasing demand for ETH amid declining exchange reserves, although a short-term pullback may occur.
Shiba Inu Price Faces Potential Volatility Ahead
Shiba Inu's price fell over 3% on Sunday, reflecting a broader market trend and declining whale activity, with top investors holding fewer tokens since August.
BNB Hits 881 USDT with Minimal 0.09% Drop
As of August 24, 2025, BNB has surpassed the 880 USDT mark, currently trading at 881.17 USDT, reflecting a slight decrease of 0.09% over the past 24 hours.
