The Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency Investment Show podcast.
Hey crypto crew, it’s Crypto Willy here, your resident blockchain buddy and captain through the wild waves of crypto news. This week, all eyes have been glued to Bitcoin and the broader crypto market, and let me tell you—the ride’s been as thrilling as ever!
Starting at the top, Bitcoin made headlines after dipping below that psychological $113,000 mark on August 25, sliding to around $110,000 as of today. That’s almost a 3% drop on the week and an 11% tumble from its blazing all-time high of $124,533 set just two weeks back. According to Finance Magnates, traders are attributing this correction to uncertainty around Jerome Powell's hints at the Federal Reserve’s Jackson Hole meeting and Donald Trump’s latest tariffs chatter, which have injected fresh nerves into all risk assets, crypto included.
But don’t let the red candles spook you. Analysts at Changelly and Daily Forex are pointing out that Bitcoin’s been hanging tough above the $110,000 support, even after a sharp 7% correction from July’s insane records. Trading volumes have cooled, and action is being driven more and more by heavyweight players and option contracts, as regular retail folks wait for signals on the next big move.
Speaking of options, CoinDesk dropped some spicy news with a record-breaking $14.6 billion in Bitcoin and Ethereum options expiring this Friday. What’s wild is the strong demand for put options—basically insurance in case Bitcoin tumbles further—suggesting that traders are hedging their bets and expecting more chop before any smooth sailing. Deribit, the options giant, flagged $116,000 as Bitcoin’s “max pain” level, the price point where most option holders suffer and, weirdly enough, where prices often gravitate as expiry hits. Is that real market voodoo or just data science? Jury’s still out, but it’s definitely a level to keep on your radar.
Looking beyond the FUD, the overall vibe from top analysts like those at CoinCodex and aInvest is that this isn’t a bear market, just classic crypto turbulence. They see strategic entry points for Bitcoin at the $115,000 region, as institutional investors lean into disciplined buying patterns—a bit like what we saw with Ethereum after its major corrections back in 2022. And don’t ignore Ethereum’s own star turn, nearing record highs thanks to ETF inflows and the surging DeFi scene.
Meanwhile, the “Fear & Greed Index” is clocking in at a neutral 47, so sentiment isn’t especially tilted either way. And here’s a stat for your next crypto dinner debate: nearly 28% of U.S. adults now own some form of digital currency, according to the latest numbers, reflecting the steady advance of crypto into the investing mainstream.
So, if you’re feeling the FOMO or the fear, remember: volatility is the name of the game, and disciplined, informed investing wins over panic every time. Catch those support levels, watch those option expiries, and keep your cool like my neighbor Mike H., who hasn’t sold a single satoshis since 2017!
That wraps up another fast-paced week in crypto. Thanks a million for tuning in—I’m Crypto Willy, and this has been The Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency Investment Show. Don’t forget to swing by next week for all the fresh crypto moves, and if you want more, check out Quiet Please Dot A I. This has been a Quiet Please production.
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI