Stock market information for Bitcoin (BTC)
- Bitcoin is a crypto in the CRYPTO market.
- The price is 115055.0 USD currently with a change of -288.00 USD (-0.00%) from the previous close.
- The intraday high is 116997.0 USD and the intraday low is 114608.0 USD.
Stock market information for Ethereum (ETH)
- Ethereum is a crypto in the CRYPTO market.
- The price is 4239.96 USD currently with a change of -42.22 USD (-0.01%) from the previous close.
- The intraday high is 4385.73 USD and the intraday low is 4205.73 USD.
The quick take
Bitcoin’s jump to a new all-time high near $124k on August 14, 2025, followed by mixed but still sizable spot-ETF flows, suggests the multi-week consolidation may be resolving higher—though macro risk into Jackson Hole keeps near-term volatility elevated.
What just happened, exactly?
After grinding sideways for weeks, BTC burst to records on Aug 14 as risk assets rallied and rate-cut expectations firmed. The move briefly faded, but it confirmed buyers could push beyond the prior July peak—often a first step out of a range. Major outlets tied the push to easing bets and broader equity strength.
Are flows backing the breakout?
Spot-ETF prints swung from heavy inflows around the breakout to a small net outflow on Aug 18—a reminder that consolidation can “retest” before trends resume. On a weekly view, CoinShares’ latest note showed fresh net inflows led by Bitcoin, hinting allocators are still engaged. Track whether daily ETF totals turn sustainably positive again.
The macro overhang: Jackson Hole and rates
Stocks and crypto both cooled as traders positioned for the Fed’s Jackson Hole symposium this week. Markets still lean toward rate cuts in the months ahead; a dovish tone could extend risk-on, while hawkish guidance would argue for more chop first.
What market structure says about the range
Kaiko’s mid-year research showed BTC repeatedly setting highs during low-volatility regimes, with improving risk-adjusted returns versus many altcoins. That dynamic—dominance and calmer realized vol—often precedes broader market participation if flows persist. Put differently: leadership first, breadth later.
Confirmation checklist: signs the consolidation is truly ending
Near-term risks to the thesis
What to watch this week
- Daily U.S. spot-ETF totals (IBIT/FBTC, net overall); consistent inflows would be a green flag.
- Powell’s Jackson Hole speech and rates pricing; risk-on if guidance is dovish/neutral.
- ETH ETF flow leadership; if it continues with price follow-through, breadth is warming.
