The HBAR price breakout is gaining traction on September 18, 2025, with Hedera’s token near $0.24, up 2% daily and 66% over three months, driven by whale activity and bullish signals like a golden crossover. Chaikin Money Flow (CMF) shows strong buying, hinting at a rally to $0.31 in the $3.5 trillion cryptocurrency market.

In September’s second week 2025, Made in USA coins Chainlink (LINK), Pudgy Penguins (PENGU), and Cardano (ADA) see strong whale accumulation amid Fed rate cut expectations, with the altcoin index up 7%. Over $287 million in buys signal bullish momentum in the $3.5 trillion cryptocurrency market.

In the Exchange Review August 2025 context, low-cap altcoins like Euler (EUL), COTI, and Robonomics Network (XRT) show strong accumulation trends as the altcoin season index hits 80, signaling capital rotation into under-$200 million market cap tokens. Exchange reserves are declining sharply, indicating whale buying amid post-Fed rate cut liquidity.

Crypto whales are accumulating Ethena (ENA), Uniswap (UNI), and Ondo (ONDO) ahead of the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) print on September 11, 2025, amid expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts influenced by weak job growth and rising unemployment. Whale inflows total $705 million across these tokens, with ENA seeing $7 million in buys, UNI $398 million, and ONDO $300 million.

The Memecore price surge of 20% on September 18, 2025, pushed the Layer-1 meme coin token to a new all-time high of $2.99, now trading at $2.94, fueled by the Fed’s 25 basis point rate cut. Rising exchange inflows and bearish Chaikin Money Flow (CMF) signal growing whale selloffs, hinting at volatility in the $3.5 trillion cryptocurrency market.

On September 18, 2025, the Federal Reserve's 25 basis point rate cut to 4.00%-4.25% spurred activity among Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), and XRP whales, with over $180 million in ETH buys and institutional SOL withdrawals. This move reflects liquidity flowing into risk assets amid softer dollar expectations.

The Hong Kong RWA Gold Rush is transforming listed companies as they migrate assets like real estate and carbon credits onto blockchains, driven by Hong Kong’s stablecoin regulations and a projected $16 trillion RWA market by 2030.

On September 18, 2025, the cryptocurrency market rallied 2.2% to over $4.2 trillion, driven by the Federal Reserve's 25 basis point rate cut, reigniting optimism for risk assets. Bitcoin climbed 1.1% to $117,700, Ethereum broke $4,600, and the Meme sector surged over 5%, while regulatory updates like OFAC sanctions on Iranian crypto facilitators and KOSCOM's stablecoin trademark applications shaped the landscape.

On September 17, 2025, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 25 basis points to a range of 4.00%-4.25%, amid rising employment risks and economic slowdown, as detailed in live coverage from CryptoNews. This decision triggered over $105 million in crypto liquidations within 30 minutes, highlighting market sensitivity, while Bitcoin held steady near $117,269 with minimal change.

On September 18, 2025, spot Bitcoin ETFs saw a net outflow of $51.28 million, reversing a seven-day inflow streak of nearly $3 billion, triggered by the Federal Reserve's hawkish signals during its 25 basis point rate cut. Despite this, Bitcoin edged up 0.3% to around $117,000, while Ethereum ETFs faced $1.89 million outflows.

The Exchange Review August 2025 reports a record $9.72 trillion in centralized crypto trading volume, up 7.58% from July, driven by derivatives and Binance’s dominance. Gate’s 98.9% volume surge highlights U.S. expansion, while open interest hits $187 billion.

On September 18, 2025, Ripple, Franklin Templeton, and DBS launched a partnership for token lending and trading on the XRP Ledger, featuring Franklin Templeton’s tokenized fund sgBENJI and Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin on DBS Digital Exchange. This initiative boosts liquidity in the $3.5 trillion cryptocurrency market, enabling yield generation and borrowing.

On September 17, 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved Grayscale Investments' first actively managed crypto ETF, the Grayscale Digital Large Cap Fund (GDLC), marking a significant easing of the spot crypto ETF listing process under Rule 19b-4. This approval allows GDLC to convert from a trust to an ETF, providing diversified exposure to major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana, with assets under management exceeding $1.2 billion. Amid a broader reg

On September 18, 2025, major cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin (BTC), XRP, Solana (SOL), and Dogecoin (DOGE) resumed a gradual upward trajectory following the Federal Reserve's 25 basis point rate cut to 4%, with BTC topping $117,900 and altcoins like SOL and DOGE gaining over 4%. Despite this momentum, the dollar index (DXY) showed resilience by rebounding to 97.30, potentially posing headwinds to further crypto gains.

On September 18, 2025, BDACS, a South Korean crypto custody firm, announced KRW1, the nation's first stablecoin fully backed by the Korean won, deployed on the Avalanche network in a proof-of-concept (PoC) stage. Backed by Woori Bank with real-time API integration for reserves, KRW1 aims to support remittances, payments, and public-sector applications amid evolving regulations. This development reflects South Korea's push for monetary sovereignty in digital finance, potentially sparking a lo

On September 18, 2025, the New Gold Protocol (NGP), a DeFi platform on the BNB Chain, suffered a $2 million exploit targeting its liquidity pool through price oracle manipulation, leading to an 88% plunge in the NGP token value. This incident underscores ongoing vulnerabilities in DeFi smart contracts, with stolen funds laundered via Tornado Cash, as reported by PeckShield.

On September 18, 2025, Gemini's stock (GEMI), led by the Winklevoss twins, tumbled below its IPO price of $28, closing at $24.53 after a 12.8% drop, reflecting broader cryptocurrency market pressures. This decline follows the company's $425 million IPO on September 12, which initially valued it at $4.75 billion but now stands at $2.9 billion.

On September 17, 2025, 21Shares launched two new crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) in Europe, reaching a milestone of 50 offerings and expanding access to decentralized AI and Solana-based DeFi. The 21Shares Artificial Superintelligence Alliance ETP (AFET) and 21Shares Raydium ETP (ARAY) provide token-backed exposure to innovative sectors, amid Europe's $23.24 billion in crypto ETP assets under management.

On September 17, 2025, Bitcoin (BTC) price hovers near $116,000 amid anticipation for the Federal Reserve rate cut, with on-chain data signaling potential for a rally to $120,000. Institutional accumulation and reduced exchange inflows reflect growing confidence, while technical indicators point to key resistance levels.

On September 17, 2025, economist Robin Brooks warns of Japan's impending debt crisis, with its 240% debt-to-GDP ratio risking a financial bind amid rising inflation and yen depreciation. This situation could drive investors toward alternative assets like Bitcoin and stablecoins, impacting crypto market dynamics.