Index

A crypto Index provides a way for investors to gain diversified exposure to a specific basket of digital assets through a single tokenized product. These indices often track specific sectors, such as DeFi, DePIN, or RWA, and are automatically rebalanced via smart contracts. In 2026, AI-managed thematic indices have become the gold standard for passive investing, allowing users to track the "blue chips" of the Web3 economy without manual portfolio management. This tag covers index methodology, rebalancing frequency, and the benefits of diversified crypto baskets.

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Is Altcoin Season Finally Here After Powell’s Speech and Ethereum’s New ATH?

The post Is Altcoin Season Finally Here After Powell’s Speech and Ethereum’s New ATH? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News One speech from Jerome Powell was enough to jolt the entire crypto market. At Jackson Hole, the Fed Chair confirmed that a September rate cut is “on the table,” and that single line lit up the charts. Ethereum broke into a new all-time high above $4,879, Bitcoin pushed past $117,000, and altcoins from Solana to …

Author: CoinPedia

2025/08/23

between hype, bubble risks, and real opportunities

The post between hype, bubble risks, and real opportunities appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Artificial intelligence is undoubtedly the undisputed protagonist of the financial and technological markets in recent years. However, while enthusiasm around its potential grows, signals also emerge that call for caution. The comparison with the dot-com bubble of the early millennium is increasingly frequent among analysts and investors, who watch with concern the concentration of value in the so-called Magnificent Seven: Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, Nvidia and Tesla. These giants today represent over a third of the S&P 500 index, a share much higher than the 15% held by the main technology stocks during the peak of the internet bubble in 2000. Such a concentration inevitably increases systemic risk. It is not just a matter of capitalization. During the dot-com bubble era, the rush to invest in telecommunications infrastructure led to an excessive expansion of fiber optic networks, culminating in catastrophic failures when the promised demand did not materialize in the short term. Today, history seems to repeat itself: the major AI companies are investing hundreds of billions of dollars in building new data centers, with an overall expenditure approaching trillions of dollars, figures once associated only with the GDP of large nations. The question everyone is asking is whether this investment rush is justified or if we are on the brink of a new crisis. The demand for Artificial Intelligence (AI): beyond the consumer boom The media attention is often focused on the mass adoption of tools like ChatGPT, which in the month of July alone exceeded five billion visits. However, the true economic impact of AI will be measured based on adoption by both consumers and businesses. According to the published data by the National Bureau of Economic Research, about 40% of the U.S. population has used generative AI systems by the end of 2024, and 23% have…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews

2025/08/23

Ethereum (ETH) Surges to New All-Time High Amid Likely September Rate Cut

The post Ethereum (ETH) Surges to New All-Time High Amid Likely September Rate Cut appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Ethereum ETH$4,705.67 hit a record price of $4,885 on Coinbase on Friday after a speech by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell suggesting interest rate cuts left traders relieved going into the weekend. The token rose nearly 15% over the past 24 hours as part of a broader rally in financial markets. Nevertheless, ether’s rally stood out among other tokens. Bitcoin was also up, but only by about 4%. The CoinDesk 20 Index, which tracks the broader crypto market, rose 9% over the same period. Powell on Friday gave hints that the Fed will indeed cut interest rates in September, as initially anticipated by traders. Hope, however, faded over the last few days, causing a significant reaction in global markets during Friday trading hours. Ether has not only profited from macroeconomic circumstances this year, but even more so from renewed institutional interest in the network behind the token. Several companies have started accumulating ether as part of their treasury strategy, including ETHZilla that is backed by billionaire investor Peter Thiel. Some believe that Ethereum will eventually be Wall Street’s favorite blockchain to build on, fueling demand for its native token. As a result, ether has outperformed bitcoin this year, up about 45% since the start of 2025 while the largest cryptocurrency is up 25%. Some other ether-related tokens, such as Lido (LDO) and Ethena ENA$0.7321, also benefited from ETH’s swift rally. Source: https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/08/22/ethereum-surges-to-new-all-time-high-amid-likely-september-rate-cut

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews

2025/08/23

Gold above $3,370 as Powell turns dovish, labor risks rise

The post Gold above $3,370 as Powell turns dovish, labor risks rise appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Gold prices rallied sharply after Powell’s dovish tone highlighted employment risks despite persistent upside risks to inflation. Traders priced in a 90% probability of a 25 basis-point Fed cut, with key data still ahead before September. Next week’s US docket includes Durable Goods, GDP, and the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge, the Core PCE Price Index. Gold prices continue to trend higher on Friday after the Federal Reserve (Fed) leaned dovish, as commented by the Fed Chair Jerome Powell, who said that “downside risks to the labor market are rising.” XAU/USD trades at $3,371 after hitting a daily low of $3,321. The day arrived and Powell hinted that there’s a “reasonable base case” to think that tariffs would create a “one-time” increase in prices. Nevertheless, he acknowledged that risks to inflation are tilted to the upside and risks to employment to the downside, a “challenging situation.” After his remarks, Bullion prices initially soared towards the $3,350 area before resuming to the upside, heading to a daily high of $3,378 before retreating somewhat to current price levels. Market participants had priced in a 90% chance that the Federal Reserve will cut 25 basis points (bps) from its main reference rate, according to Prime Market Terminal. However, there are two inflation prints left and the following Nonfarm Payrolls report on September 5. Source: Prime Market Terminal After Powell’s speech, Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack said that she heard that Powell is open-minded about the policy outlook, and she reiterated her stance to get inflation back to target. Next week, the US economic docket will feature Fed speeches, Durable Goods Orders, CB Consumer Confidence, GDP figures, Initial Jobless Claims, and the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge measure, the Core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index. Daily digest market movers: Gold boosted by speculation of September…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews

2025/08/23

Fibonacci suggests 6560 is the next upside target for the SP500

The post Fibonacci suggests 6560 is the next upside target for the SP500 appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. In our previous update from July 31 we anticipated for the SP500 (SPX), based on the Elliott Wave (EW) Principle, that “… now that the $6380-6460 zone has been reached, and since price is the ultimate judge—though timing can sometimes help—the index is in a range where a pullback is more likely to start.” The index reached a high of 6427 on the same day and dropped to as low as 6212 the next day. So far, so good. Afterwards, another rally began, reaching a high of 6481 on August 15. This week’s low at 6343 is significant because it suggests the index is completing its final 4th and 5th waves from the rally that started in April. See Figure 1 below. Figure 1. Our preferred long-term Elliott Wave count We have shared this chart before, albeit without the wave count since the April low, as we see the index in a prolonged bull run, labeled as Primary-V in blue, which began at the notorious COVID-19 low in March 2020. The blue Primary IV. Bull runs move in five waves, and there haven’t been five upward waves since that low. Thus, there’s more to come. Specifically, due to the February high at exactly the black 100% extension and the April low at the exact 50% extension, we consider the SPX to be in an ending diagonal (ED). The three larger advancing waves (1, 3, 5) within an ED can comprise three smaller waves. In this case, the black W-3 is subdividing into three smaller red waves: a-b-c. Additionally, the target range for a third wave in an ED typically falls between the 123.6% and 138.2% extension of the black W-1 (from the March 2020 to January 2021 rally), measured from the black W-2 low (October 2022): 6738-7121. Therefore, the high…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews

2025/08/23

USD/CHF slides to three-week low as markets price in September Fed cut

The post USD/CHF slides to three-week low as markets price in September Fed cut appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. USD/CHF drops nearly 1% to 0.8000 after briefly hitting a two-week high earlier in the day. Fed Chair Powell struck a cautious balance at Jackson Hole, reinforcing expectations for a September cut. CME FedWatch pricing shows a 90% probability of a 25 bps September cut, up from around 70% earlier in the day. The Swiss Franc (CHF) surges against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday after Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Jerome Powell’s remarks at the Jackson Hole Symposium triggered a broad-based Greenback selloff. At the time of writing, USD/CHF is trading near 0.8003, down almost 1% on the day after briefly touching 0.8104, its highest level in nearly two weeks, before reversing to its lowest in around three and a half weeks. In his keynote, Powell delivered a cautious message that reinforced expectations of a September rate cut while avoiding a firm commitment. On tariffs, he acknowledged that “the effects on consumer prices are now clearly visible” and warned that they could accumulate in the coming months with “high uncertainty about timing and amounts.” He stressed that the critical question for monetary policy is whether these price increases risk entrenching inflation, but judged the base case to be “relatively short-lived — a one-time shift in the price level.” More broadly, Powell described the near-term outlook as a “challenging situation,” with inflation risks tilted to the upside and employment risks leaning lower. He stressed that the Fed’s policy is now closer to neutral compared to a year ago, allowing officials to “proceed carefully” as they weigh future moves. Importantly, Powell reiterated that monetary policy is not on a preset course, and decisions will remain data-dependent in line with the Fed’s dual mandate. The August employment and inflation reports, scheduled before the September FOMC meeting, will be important inputs into that assessment.…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews

2025/08/23

USD/JPY retreats as Powell’s remarks fuel September rate cut bets

The post USD/JPY retreats as Powell’s remarks fuel September rate cut bets appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. USD/JPY drops nearly 1% to 146.66 as traders react to Powell’s Jackson Hole remarks, retreating from an intraday high of 148.78. Fed Chair Jerome Powell highlighted downside risks to jobs and uncertainty from higher tariffs, keeping a cautious but flexible policy stance. Markets sharply increased Fed rate cut bets; CME FedWatch now shows 90% probability of a 25 bps September cut, up from 70% earlier. The Japanese Yen (JPY) advances strongly against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday, with USD/JPY retreating from an intraday high of 148.78 to trade near 146.66, down almost 1% on the day. The pullback marks a reversal from the pair’s strongest level in three weeks, as investors unwound US Dollar positions following Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Jerome Powell’s cautious remarks at the Jackson Hole Symposium. Powell’s address at Jackson Hole fueled speculation that the Fed is preparing to recalibrate monetary policy, as he acknowledged rising downside risks to employment and flagged uncertainty from higher tariffs. While he avoided committing to a September move, his balanced tone prompted markets to push rate cut expectations sharply higher, sending Treasury yields lower and triggering a broad US Dollar selloff. The shift in expectations was reflected in the CME FedWatch Tool, which now shows a 90% probability of a 25 basis point rate cut in September, up from around 70% earlier in the day. The repricing sparked heavy US Dollar selling, with the US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the Greenback against a basket of six major currencies, retreating from a two-week high of 98.83. At the time of writing, the index is trading near 97.75, erasing all the gains registered earlier this week. Japanese Yen Price Today The table below shows the percentage change of Japanese Yen (JPY) against listed major currencies today. Japanese Yen was the strongest…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews

2025/08/23

Chainlink's LINK Rallies 12% to New 2025 High Amid Token Buyback, Broader Crypto Rally

The post Chainlink's LINK Rallies 12% to New 2025 High Amid Token Buyback, Broader Crypto Rally appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Oracle network Chainlink's (LINK) native token sharply rebounded with the broader crypto market following Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's dovish remarks in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. LINK rallied 12% over the past 24 hours, hitting $27.8, its strongest price since December. Bitcoin (BTC) appreciated 3.5% during the same period, while the broad-market CoinDesk 20 index jumped 6.5%. In protocol-specific news, Chainlink obtained two major security certifications this week: ISO 27001 and a SOC 2 Type 1 attestation, marking a first for a blockchain oracle platform. The audits, carried out by Deloitte, covered Chainlink’s price feeds, proof-of-reserve services and the Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP). The oracle provider says the move strengthens trust in its data services and can bolster adoption among banks, asset issuers and decentralized finance protocols. Further supporting the rally, the Chainlink Reserve, which periodically purchases LINK tokens on the open market using protocol revenues, bought 41,000 tokens on Thursday, worth roughly $1 million at that time. That brought total holdings to 150,778 tokens, around $4.1 million at current prices. Technical analysis Support Levels: Substantial defense established at $24.15 with high-volume confirmation, according to CoinDesk Research's technical analysis data. Resistance Penetration: Systematic advancement through $25.00, $25.50, and $26.00 levels with volume validation from institutional participants. Trading Volume Analysis: Exceptional 12.84 million volume surge during breakout phase, representing five times the 24-hour average of 2.44 million units. Consolidation Patterns: Extended tight range consolidation around $24.70-$25.10 preceding explosive institutional-driven breakout. Momentum Indicators: Sustained upward trajectory with measured advance characteristics and institutional accumulation signals from corporate treasury operations. Disclaimer: Parts of this article were generated with the assistance from AI tools and reviewed by our editorial team to ensure accuracy and adherence to our standards. For more information, see CoinDesk's full AI Policy. Source: https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/08/22/chainlink-s-link-rallies-12-to-new-2025-high-amid-token-buyback-broader-crypto-rally

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews

2025/08/23

Crypto sentiment returns to Greed as Bitcoin and Ether spike on Fed speech

                                                                               A popular crypto sentiment tracker surged back into Greed on Saturday after Fed Chair Jerome Powell hinted at a possible rate cut in September.                     Crypto sentiment returned to “Greed” on Saturday as the crypto market surged, following dovish comments from US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell that raised speculation of a possible rate cut in September.The Crypto Fear & Greed Index, which measures overall crypto market sentiment, rose to a “Greed” score of 60, up 10 points from Friday’s “Neutral” reading of 50, after briefly dipping into Fear earlier in the week. The rebound came after Powell’s speech at the annual Jackson Hole economic symposium on Friday, where he said that the current conditions in inflation and the labor market “may warrant adjusting” the Fed’s monetary policy stance.Read more

Author: Coinstats

2025/08/23