August 28, 2025

Trading Desk Insights

Crypto markets came under pressure on Friday as Bitcoin slipped to 108K, its lowest level since early July. More than 530 million dollars in liquidations over the past 24 hours intensified the move lower, with whale activity adding to the selling pressure. BTC now trades in a key reversal zone, and while momentum remains weak, a bullish RSI divergence on shorter timeframes points to the possibility of a rebound toward 123K if spot demand returns.

Ether also retreated, breaking under the 4,300 support after failing to hold momentum above 4,700 earlier in the week. The decline was driven by 338 million dollars in ETH futures liquidations, thinning liquidity, and open interest sliding back near 9 billion. September has historically been Ether’s weakest month with median returns of negative 12.5%, raising the risk that the 3,900 to 3,700 range could be tested in the near term.

Macro remains in focus as the PCE index came in line with expectations, confirming an inflation rebound ahead of the Federal Reserve’s September meeting. Markets continue to lean toward a rate cut, but stronger-than-expected payrolls data next week could alter that outlook and bring further volatility to risk assets.

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