Shiba Inu’s active addresses have crashed over 50% in three months, providing a bearish outlook for the top meme coin. This development has also coincided with the SHIB price crash during this period. 

Shiba Inu’s Active Addresses Crash Over 50%

Santiment data shows that Shiba Inu’s active addresses have crashed by over 50% since they peaked on May 2 at around 7,800. Since then, this metric has been on a downtrend, dropping to as low as 2,500 earlier in June. Now, the number of active SHIB addresses is currently at an average of 3,000. 

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The drop in Shiba Inu’s active addresses has followed the crash in the SHIB price. Notably, the meme coin reached a peak of around $0.17 in May and has been in a downtrend since then. CoinMarketCap data shows that Shiba Inu is down over 10% from its 3-month high in May. SHIB’s decline has occurred despite the bullish sentiment in the broader crypto market. 

During this period, Bitcoin and Ethereum have rallied to new all-time highs (ATHs). However, the SHIB price has underperformed despite its positive correlation to the flagship crypto assets. Meanwhile, Shiba Inu’s network growth also paints a bearish picture for the meme coin. Santiment data shows that this metric has been on a downtrend since it peaked in July. 

Back then, the network growth hit 2,309 in reference to the number of new users adopting Shiba Inu. Since then, the network growth has spiraled down, dropping to as low as 1,078 on September 1. However, a positive for the SHIB price is that the number of holders has increased during this period. 

Santiment data shows that the total number of SHIB holders has increased during the past three months and is currently at 1.53 million. This suggests that investors continue to believe in the SHIB price’s trajectory, despite its underperformance so far. The meme coin is down over 43% year-to-date (YTD). 

SHIB Price Confirms Bullish Pattern

From a technical analysis perspective, crypto analyst Javon Marks has also provided a bullish outlook for Shiba Inu. In an X post, he stated that the SHIB price has confirmed a bullish pattern in a regular bull divergence, as indicated by the MACD Histogram. 

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Marks explained that this suggests that a major bullish reversal back to the upside may be on the horizon. This could include a rally of over 163% to the $0.00003 range, which the analyst claimed may only be the start. As the SHIB price continues to hold its breakout over an older structure, he predicted that the meme coin could record a rally of over 570% to the $0.000081 breakout target. 

At the time of writing, the Shiba Inu price is trading at around $0.00001228, up over 2% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap.

Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com

After a severe correction, Ethereum recovered and is now firmly above the $4,300 support zone, demonstrating its resilience. The daily chart’s structure indicates that ETH may be poised for another surge toward the $5,000 milestone, suggesting that the recent pullback may have reached its end.

The 50-day EMA has been a dynamic support for ETH’s strong recovery over the last few weeks. The recent uptrend has seen shallow corrections that have been swiftly followed by fresh buying pressure. This kind of market behavior reflects strong investor confidence, a necessary ingredient for pushing ETH into uncharted territory.

The RSI at 59 indicates that there is space for a new rally, as ETH has cooled off from overbought conditions. In contrast to earlier this year, volume is still high, even though it has been decreasing during the correction phase.

In the upcoming sessions, ETH may retest recent highs around $4,800 and push above them toward $5,000 if volume increases. Nevertheless, Ethereum’s rallies are infamously erratic. Investors should keep in mind that even though the chart structure encourages continuation, parabolic advances frequently come to an abrupt end.

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Deeper corrections could return to the 200-day EMA around $3,400 if the price fails to stay above $4,200. The path of least resistance is still up for the time being. With investor interest, momentum recovery and structural support, ETH is well-positioned to try another breakout.

The $5,000 drive might happen sooner rather than later if momentum is in favor of it, but traders need to be on the lookout because Ethereum rallies have a history of reversing as fast as they start.

XRP’s critical breakdown

Now hovering just below the crucial $3.00 level, XRP is getting closer to a definitive breakdown. Instead of providing bullish potential, the symmetrical triangle pattern that has been tightening over the past few weeks appears poised to tilt toward the downside, according to the charts.

As of press time, XRP is trading close to $2.82 and has already started to decline below short-term support. By confirming the formation’s increasing weakness, this price action raises the possibility that the market is getting ready to continue its downward trend.

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While the triangle’s breakdown is a bearish signal in and of itself, it becomes even more dire when combined with declining volume. If this happens, XRP may quickly decline toward its 200-day EMA, which is located around $2.50. This level serves as both technical support and the next psychological safety net for investors.

If this were to drop, selling pressure would probably increase, and XRP would likely see more significant corrections. There are no indications of reversal divergence, and the RSI at 42 indicates bearish momentum. This implies that buyers are merely unwilling to intervene at the current levels, especially when combined with the declining market participation.

XRP is probably going to continue to face pressure unless a powerful catalyst appears, like an abrupt market-wide recovery.

In summary, the symmetrical triangle of XRP has successfully moved from a consolidation zone to a breakdown structure, and investors should brace themselves for a decline toward $2.50 unless $3 can be recovered quickly. Given the market’s fragility, XRP might not have much left to hold onto before more declines occur.

Shiba Inu anemic

The price of Shiba Inu, which is currently trading at around $0.0000122, is still consolidating inside a tightening symmetrical triangle. The lack of momentum leading into the weekend is what makes the current setup so important, even though the pattern has been developing for a few weeks.

The daily trading volume has stagnated, and SHIB has historically had little-to-no liquidity on weekends. This implies that once more market activity resumes next week, the true direction will probably become apparent.

It is evident from the technical picture that SHIB is being squeezed between the lower edge of its triangle support and the 50-day, 100-day and 200-day EMAs’ strong overhead resistance. An explosive breakout is anticipated in the future if price coils more inside this structure without volume.

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Because SHIB has continuously failed to reclaim higher resistance zones throughout August, the overall trend remains bearish, which presents a challenge for bulls. With neither bulls nor bears fully in control, the RSI at 44 indicates weak momentum.

However, SHIB might swiftly decline toward $0.0000110-0.0000100, a region that offered stability earlier this year, if the lower triangle support gives way. On the other hand, any significant recovery would require a bullish breakout above $0.0000135-0.0000140, but this move appears unlikely in the near future without volume.

Shiba Inu investors are unlikely to find answers this weekend. When volume resumes the following week, the market will decide whether SHIB can withstand another round of selling pressure or not. This is when the real test starts. The next course of action will probably decide SHIB’s short-term future since the triangle is getting close to its apex.

In April 2023, a Bitcoiner going by the name of Breadman purchased a property for $496,000, which was equivalent to 22.5 BTC at the time. Fast forward to August 2025, and the property is now valued at $570,000, a respectable 15% gain in dollar terms. But here’s the kicker: priced in Bitcoin, his home is now worth just 4.85 BTC, a staggering 78% loss when measured against the world’s hardest money, and highlighting real estate’s quiet crash as a store-of-value asset.

Breadman’s painful personal anecdote uncovers the silent crisis rippling across global real estate markets, disguised by rising fiat prices but blast wide open when viewed through a Bitcoin lens.

Real estate’s quiet crash is more pronounced in the US

While Mediterranean countries like Spain have posted annual price growth of 7–8%, and even double-digit jumps in appraised values in Portugal, the wider global picture is more uncertain.

In North America, the United Kingdom, and much of the rest of Europe, the pace of property appreciation has slowed sharply. A UBS global forecast for 2025 notes that, after declines in 2022 and a muted recovery, capital values are expected to be “pretty flat” this year, with the residential sector showing only “modest uplift”.

The erosion of fiat: why real gains aren’t what they seem

On paper, a 15% gain in two years sounds solid. But inflation eats into those fiat profits relentlessly. Revised forecasts have pegged U.S. inflation for 2025 as running above 4%; add in local volatility from tariffs and changing global policy, and the real return on property is often much less than the headline figure.

It gets worse in many emerging markets, where high inflation rates (sometimes triple digits) wipe out nominal gains and even erode real wealth. For instance, Argentina’s annual inflation exceeded 200% in 2023, meaning property owners often saw their increases in local currency values completely overshadowed by the dramatic loss of purchasing power.

Bitcoin: the ultimate measuring stick

Now zoom out. Since April 2023, Bitcoin has surged from ~$22,000 to above $118,000, outpacing every major asset class on earth, and dwarfing the dollar gains made in real estate. While homes may be getting more expensive in fiat, they’re becoming vastly cheaper in BTC terms.

Macro investor and bitcoin advocate, James Lavish, called global real estate the largest addressable asset class for wealth seeking inflation protection. He highlighted the $998 trillion of capital parked in real estate and other global assets, all of which is steadily losing ground to Bitcoin’s scarcity-driven, deflationary model.

While houses look like good investments on a nominal chart, their real purchasing power collapses when measured against truly hard money.

The ‘Bitcoin pizza’ effect: when value goes parabolic

Exchanging your Bitcoin for other assets has proven extremely costly over the years. Just ask Laszlo Hanyecz, who famously traded 10,000 BTC for two pizzas in 2010. At the time, the coins were worth about $41. Today, those pizzas would fetch over $1.1 billion. What seemed reasonable in fiat terms became a legendary loss in Bitcoin value and a cautionary tale for anyone measuring wealth in dollars alone.

While global headlines tout resilient or even climbing real estate prices, a new reality is emerging for those with a Bitcoin perspective: real estate’s quite crash in BTC terms, and inflation further eroding fiat gains.

My node has crashed, I’m trying to restore it.

What I have:

• wallet.db (and password)
• LND Wallet XPRV
• Channel.backup (many backups available)

What I don’t have:

I started a new node and tried to copy the wallet.db and channel.backup /data/lnd/data/chain/bitcoin/mainnet.

Here is the log I get:

2025-08-21 19:08:04.923 (ERR) LTND: Shutting down because error in main method: unable to start server: unable to refresh backup file: unable to extract on disk encrypted SCB: unable to de-serialize w/ unknown version: 131
2025-08-21 19:08:04.923 (WRN) HSWC: Htlc Switch already stopped
2025-08-21 19:08:04.923 (WRN) SRVR: failed to stop htlcSwitch: htlc switch already shutdown
2025-08-21 19:08:04.923 (INF) HSWC: Onion processor shutting down...
2025-08-21 19:08:04.923 (INF) INVC: InvoiceRegistry shutting down...
2025-08-21 19:08:04.923 (WRN) SRVR: failed to stop invoices: InvoiceRegistry stopped more than once
2025-08-21 19:08:04.923 (INF) HSWC: InterceptableSwitch shutting down...
2025-08-21 19:08:04.923 (WRN) SRVR: failed to stop interceptable switch: InterceptableSwitch stopped more than once
2025-08-21 19:08:04.923 (INF) SWPR: TxPublisher stopping...
2025-08-21 19:08:04.923 (WRN) SRVR: failed to stop txPublisher: TxPublisher stopped more than once
2025-08-21 19:08:04.923 (WRN) SRVR: Unable to stop BestBlockTracker: BestBlockTracker is not running
2025-08-21 19:08:04.923 (INF) CHFT: ChannelEventStore shutting down...
2025-08-21 19:08:04.923 (WRN) SRVR: Unable to stop ChannelEventStore: ChannelEventStore stopped more than once
2025-08-21 19:08:04.923 (WRN) SRVR: unable to shutdown liveness monitor: monitor already stopped
2025-08-21 19:08:04.923 (INF) RPCS: Stopping RPC Server
2025-08-21 19:08:04.923 (INF) RPCS: Stopping ChainRPC Sub-RPC Server
2025-08-21 19:08:04.923 (INF) RPCS: Stopping NeutrinoKitRPC Sub-RPC Server
2025-08-21 19:08:04.923 (INF) RPCS: Stopping SignRPC Sub-RPC Server
2025-08-21 19:08:04.923 (INF) RPCS: Stopping WatchtowerRPC Sub-RPC Server
2025-08-21 19:08:04.923 (INF) RPCS: Stopping InvoicesRPC Sub-RPC Server
2025-08-21 19:08:04.923 (INF) RPCS: Stopping AutopilotRPC Sub-RPC Server
2025-08-21 19:08:04.923 (INF) RPCS: Stopping WalletKitRPC Sub-RPC Server
2025-08-21 19:08:04.923 (INF) RPCS: Stopping RouterRPC Sub-RPC Server
2025-08-21 19:08:04.923 (INF) RPCS: Stopping PeersRPC Sub-RPC Server
2025-08-21 19:08:04.923 (INF) RPCS: Stopping WatchtowerClientRPC Sub-RPC Server
2025-08-21 19:08:04.923 (INF) RPCS: Stopping VersionRPC Sub-RPC Server
2025-08-21 19:08:04.923 (INF) TORC: Stopping tor controller
2025-08-21 19:08:04.923 (ERR) TORC: DEL_ONION got error: invalid arguments: unexpected code
2025-08-21 19:08:04.923 (ERR) LTND: error stopping tor controller: invalid arguments: unexpected code
2025-08-21 19:08:04.926 (INF) LTND: Shutdown complete
unable to start server: unable to refresh backup file: unable to extract on disk encrypted SCB: unable to de-serialize w/ unknown version: 131

Does anyone know how to solve this? Chantools can also be used.

Thank you for your cooperation,

According to a new technical analysis, Bitcoin (BTC) and the broader crypto market could be mirroring historical post-halving cycle patterns. While the market has previously rallied through July and August, historical fractals point to a potential crash in September, followed by a push into a cycle peak later in the year. 

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September Proves Risky For Bitcoin And Crypto Market 

A recent X social media post by crypto analyst Benjamin Cowen has highlighted a recurring pattern in Bitcoin’s price action that could have significant implications for the market over the coming months. His analysis shows that Bitcoin has consistently followed a post-halving cycle that exhibits distinct seasonal price movements, particularly around July, August, and September.

The chart shared by Cowen illustrates that in previous cycles, Bitcoin has often rallied in July and August, fueling optimism and strong market sentiment. However, each time this has been followed by a September crash, leading to a reset before the final push toward the cycle top, which usually arrives in the last quarter of the year. 

According to the analysis, this repeating structure is not unique to a single cycle but has appeared across multiple past cycles, giving weight to the expert’s argument that history could be repeating. In 2013, 2017, and 2021, Bitcoin’s price behavior followed this pattern almost identically, showing strength in mid-summer and weakness in September. 

After a final rally to a peak, each of these cycles was eventually followed by an extended bear market phase, during which valuations corrected sharply from their highs. Based on Cowen’s report, the current cycle appears to be unfolding the same way, as Bitcoin already displayed strength in July and August this year, sparking concerns that a September pullback could be approaching. 

BTC Cycles Suggest Market Still Has Room To Grow

A new technical analysis by crypto market expert TechDev also reveals a recurring pattern in Bitcoin’s long-term price cycles, arguing that, contrary to popular belief, the current market may still be far from its peak. The analysis, supported by a historical chart of BTC’s performance, shows that every market top has consistently occurred around 14 months after a specific cyclical signal. 

The chart outlines multiple Bitcoin cycles dating back to 2011, with tops and bottoms clearly marked with green and red indicators. Each upward run is followed by a significant correction and then a recovery accumulation phase. The data also revealed that each cycle top often aligned with a measured time frame of approximately 420 days. 

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Based on this model, current projections show that Bitcoin still has room to run. The most recent green marker on the chart signals that the market could already be transitioning out of its corrective phase. If historical patterns hold, this could mean the market is entering a prolonged growth window rather than nearing exhaustion. 

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After an incredible rally that has put Ethereum on the path to possible new all-time highs, the altcoin is now facing something that could hinder its newfound path. This comes down to a CME gap that had formed on its way up, and historically, CME gaps tend to be filled before there is a bullish continuation. In this case, the CME gap is sitting almost 15% below its current price, and could mean that ETH is in for a crash.

The CME Gap Waiting At $4,080

A crypto analyst has pointed out that the Ethereum price could be facing heavy resistance after rallying to levels not seen since 2021. There is also the formation of a CME gap that threatens to drag the price back down before the bullish rally can continue.

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The first of these is the resistance that is currently forming at around the $4,868 zone. This is the previous all-time high levels, so naturally, bears are beginning to mount pressure at this point that could ultimately lead to a price rejection. There is also a potential reversal zone skirting around the $4,680 area as well.

The CME Gap is sitting very low at the $4,185-$4,080, suggesting that the price could retrace to this level to close the gap. If this happens, then late long positions could be trapped as the correction plays out, before reversing toward its all-time high levels once more.

Interestingly, the analyst also points out the fact that the Ethereum price seems to be playing out the Elliot Wave Theory. According to the analysis, Ethereum is actually playing out a microwave 5 in the meantime. What this suggests is that the current uptrend is only the start, and that the main Wave 5 is yet to begin.

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Using the Elliot Wave Theory, Wave 5 is expected to be the final wave before the bear market. However, it is a major wave that has historically led to new all-time highs. If the bullish momentum does continue, then Ethereum could end up crossing the $5,000 level in quick succession.

There is also the possibility of a deeper correction if bulls fail to maintain control above $4,000. The analyst points out that another CME gap is left to be filled as low as $3,417-$3,461. But if the price is able to cross toward $4,800, this would be invalidated.

Featured image from Dall.E, chart from TradingView.com

The Crypto market is behind after Bitcoin fell below the $113,000 threshold, with trading volumes exceeding 21% over the past 24 hours.

Also, community emotions are being pushed into the bare zone as fear and greedy indicators recede in neutral.

Despite the looming trend, one Bitfinex Whale decided this was the right time to invest and began gobbling Bitcoin at a rate of 300 a day.

Blockstream CEO Adam Back was the one who pointed it out, and at the same time reminded the community that the same whale was getting $BTC at a rate of 1,000 a day in February.

This type of investment in the crypto market is “buying the Dip” written above in preparation for even larger bulls.

Market drops when Eric Trump presses the message “Buy Dip”

Eric Trump joins the “buy dip” crowd by sending a loud, clear message with X.

Eric posted a message that Bitcoin was sinking to $112,724, showing immortal confidence in his ability to bounce Bitcoin’s bounce. This was expected given that Eric Trump’s Bitcoin stock would be $367 million thick.

This is the direct result of the merger between American Bitcoin Corp. and Gryphon Digital Mining, which will allow Eric Trump to access more than 367 million shares.

The transaction is scheduled to be approved by shareholders on August 27, 2025 and at 10am.

The merger announced on July 29th will make Eric Trump one of the wealthiest individuals in the crypto zone.

But why is the crypto market retreating?

The most obvious reason is that Trump’s tariff suspension will end on Friday. This puts pressure on the global economic system again.

On the bright side, trade agreements have lowered tariffs for our trading partners, especially in countries such as the UK, Vietnam, Indonesia and the EU.

Nevertheless, a sense of economic uncertainty and confusion ultimately benefits the crypto market.

This means that when Bitcoin bounces back, a revival of the code is expected. At that point, projects like Snorter Token ($Snort) will be top gain thanks to blockchain utilities.

Why Snorter Token ($Snort) is the best for opportunistic investors

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The Snorter Bot is the ideal solution for manual coin hunting. This is usually ineffective and is subject to scams such as honeypots and rug pulls. The bot works around these issues as follows:

• Establish real-time alerts to protect against suspicious projects
• After fluidity appears, snipe a hot token in milliseconds. So there’s no lost opportunity
• Works only with Telegram Chat, eliminating the need for multiple wallets, plugins and browser extensions

Copy trading perks are also great for replicating proven strategies to increase your chances of success.

All of these benefits recommend Snorter Token ($Snort) as the best choice for opportunistic traders who lack the time and know-how to actively engage in the market. With Snorter Token, you can adjust the Aardvark bot according to your needs and pass the sniper rifle to loosen it.

$Snort is currently still on pre-sale with a $2.7 million cash pool and growth and a token price of $0.1001.

So if you want to participate in the project, you need to do it while $Snort is still at the pre-sale price. Following the project’s utility and mainstream adoption after launch, $Snort could experience a massive chart boost in 2025.

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When will the crypto market recover?

Bitcoin has already surpassed its $114,000 threshold and 24-hour growth rate by 0.55%, so it’s safe to say the market is already receding.

It’s too early to say whether this is a small uplift or a sign of sustained climbing, but one thing is for sure, Bitcoin will bounce back. And if you do that, you should expect a new ATH, following July’s $123,153.22.

That’s when utility-based projects like Snorter Token ($Snort) can also see a surge in investors.

This is not financial advice. Do your own research (dyor), manage your risk appropriately, and invest wisely.

Tesla has been found partly liable in a deadly crash where Enhanced Autopilot was engaged. The payout is hefty.

The payout includes $129 million in compensatory damages, and $200 million in punitive damages against Tesla. Attorneys for the plaintiffs had asked the jury to award damages of around $345 million. The trial in the Southern District of Florida started on July 14.

The suit centered around who shouldered the blame for the deadly crash in Key Largo, Florida. A Tesla owner named George McGee was driving his Model S electric sedan while using the company’s Enhanced Autopilot, a partially automated driving system.

While driving, McGee dropped his mobile phone that he was using and scrambled to pick it up. He said during the trial that he believed Enhanced Autopilot would brake if an obstacle was in the way. His Model S accelerated through an intersection at just over 60 miles per hour, hitting a nearby empty parked car and its owners, who were standing on the other side of their vehicle.

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Tesla whistleblowers have been telling us the company doesn’t care about safety. I wonder if the shareholders will notice how much this costs them. I can not imagine what it could be that might turn Tesla’s sinking brand image around, but it is clear we have not seen it yet.