US CPI Fears Trigger Crypto Market Slump: Bitcoin and XRP Prices Plunge

Crypto Market Under Pressure: XRP and Bitcoin Decline Amid US CPI Fears

The crypto market faced significant pressure on Tuesday as investors worldwide anticipated the upcoming US Consumer Price Index (CPI) report. According to Wallstreet Online, Bitcoin dropped to 118,969 US dollars, marking a 2.2% decrease from the previous day. XRP experienced an even sharper decline, falling by 4.38% to 3.15 US dollars. Other major altcoins also suffered losses: Solana decreased by 4.1% to 176.28 US dollars, while Cardano and Dogecoin each lost 3.5% (as of 13:30 CEST).

Analysts expect the July CPI to show a 2.8% year-over-year increase, slightly up from 2.7% in June. On a monthly basis, economists predict a 0.2% rise, compared to 0.3% in the previous month. Core inflation (excluding energy and food) is expected to climb to 0.3% after a 0.2% increase in June. A higher-than-expected CPI could dampen hopes for imminent interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve, putting further pressure on risk assets like Bitcoin and tech stocks.

Asset	Price (USD)	Change (%)
Bitcoin	118,969	-2.2
XRP	3.15	-4.38
Solana	176.28	-4.1
Cardano	-	-3.5
Dogecoin	-	-3.5

Summary: The crypto market is experiencing notable declines ahead of the US CPI report, with Bitcoin and XRP leading the downturn. Higher inflation could delay interest rate cuts, increasing pressure on risk assets. (Source: Wallstreet Online)

XRP: Price Drop After SEC Settlement

Following a multi-day rally triggered by the resolution of the nearly five-year legal dispute between Ripple Labs and the US SEC, XRP came under pressure on Tuesday. After reaching a high of 3.32 US dollars in the morning, the price temporarily dropped to 3.13 US dollars before a slight recovery. The mutual withdrawal of all appeals had previously removed a major regulatory uncertainty, leading to a 208% increase in daily trading volume to 12.4 billion US dollars since the settlement. However, ahead of the anticipated US CPI report, investors took profits from previous gains. (Source: Wallstreet Online)

Summary: XRP's price fell after a brief rally post-SEC settlement, with trading volume surging but profit-taking dominating ahead of key US inflation data.

Imagen Network Integrates XRP for Instant Social Transactions

According to FinanzNachrichten.de, Imagen Network (IMAGE) has integrated XRP to accelerate decentralized peer-to-peer transactions, making social interactions more immediate and seamless. This integration allows creators, communities, and users to engage in real time, reducing delays and improving transaction reliability. By combining blockchain speed with AI-powered personalization, Imagen Network aims to deliver high-performance social connectivity across the Web3 ecosystem.

Rapid transfers for content creators and participants
Enhanced potential for live engagement, tipping, and collaborative projects
Focus on low latency and high scalability

This milestone is part of Imagen Network's roadmap to unite blockchain efficiency with AI-driven personalization, fostering an ecosystem for meaningful, instant interaction at scale.

Summary: Imagen Network's integration of XRP enhances real-time, decentralized social transactions, supporting a more engaging and scalable Web3 environment. (Source: FinanzNachrichten.de)

Hyperscale Data Subsidiary Acquires XRP Tokens Worth 25,000 US Dollars

Investing.com Deutsch reports that Hyperscale Data, Inc. (NYSE American: GPUS), currently trading at 0.69 US dollars per share with a market capitalization of 20.79 million US dollars, announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary Sentinum, Inc. acquired 8,150 XRP tokens at an average price of 3.07 US dollars per token during the week of August 4–10, 2025. This 25,000 US dollar investment increases Sentinum's total XRP holdings to 15,100 tokens. Based on XRP's closing price of 3.28 US dollars on August 10, the market value of this position is approximately 49,490 US dollars.

Acquisition	Amount
XRP Tokens Purchased	8,150
Average Price per Token (USD)	3.07
Total Investment (USD)	25,000
Total XRP Holdings	15,100
Market Value (USD, as of Aug 10)	49,490

Executive Chairman Milton "Todd" Ault III stated that the company is committed to acquiring up to 10 million US dollars worth of XRP using a dollar-cost averaging strategy, with weekly updates planned. Hyperscale Data recently repaid about 25 million US dollars in unrelated liabilities, strengthening its financial position, though it still carries significant debt of 120.32 million US dollars and a current ratio of 0.28. The company is exploring further digital asset strategies, including retaining some self-mined Bitcoin.

Summary: Sentinum, a Hyperscale Data subsidiary, expanded its XRP holdings with a 25,000 US dollar purchase, as part of a broader strategy to acquire up to 10 million US dollars in XRP. (Source: Investing.com Deutsch)

Crypto Rally: Ethereum Surges, Pulls XRP Up

Wallstreet Online reports that Ethereum broke through a multi-month high, sparking a crypto rally that also lifted XRP. Ethereum climbed by 6.75% to 4,615 US dollars, marking a weekly gain of over 27% (as of 10:50 CEST). At its peak, ETH reached 4,670 US dollars, the highest level in nearly eleven months. In comparison, Bitcoin gained about 5.5% over the week, while XRP rose by 4% to 3.30 US dollars.

Short sellers faced significant losses, with over 104 million US dollars in ETH short positions liquidated in the past 24 hours, the highest among all cryptocurrencies. Total crypto market liquidations reached 403 million US dollars. A key driver of the rally was strong inflows into spot Ethereum ETFs, with over 1.02 billion US dollars invested on Monday—a new record. BlackRock's iShares Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHA) accounted for 63% of these inflows. On Tuesday, an additional 523.9 million US dollars flowed into Ethereum ETFs, which now manage 27.6 billion US dollars, representing about 4.8% of ETH's total market capitalization.

Asset	Price (USD)	Weekly Change (%)
Ethereum	4,615	+27
XRP	3.30	+4
Bitcoin	-	+5.5

Institutional investors, including SharpLink Gaming and BitMine Immersion Technologies, have significantly increased their Ethereum holdings. The rally is further supported by expectations of a US Federal Reserve rate cut as early as September, due to a weaker labor market and declining inflation.

Summary: Ethereum's surge to an 11-month high triggered a broad crypto rally, with XRP also posting gains. Record ETF inflows and institutional buying are key drivers. (Source: Wallstreet Online)

XRP Price Under Pressure: Multi-Day Downtrend After SEC Settlement

Wallstreet Online highlights that after initial euphoria, XRP investors are now facing a correction. The cryptocurrency has posted losses for four consecutive trading days, dropping about 8% from its recent high. On Tuesday, August 12, 2025, XRP hit an intraday low of 3.11 US dollars. This decline follows a strong rally after the successful resolution of the Ripple-SEC lawsuit.

Technical analysis shows a key support zone between 3.13 and 3.15 US dollars, which has been defended multiple times. Resistance levels are at 3.27 and 3.31 US dollars, with a breakout potentially leading to consolidation between 3.60 and 3.66 US dollars. If the price falls below 3.13 US dollars, the psychological level of 3.00 US dollars comes into focus, reinforced by the 38.2% Fibonacci retracement. Further weakness could see the price drop to the 50-day EMA at 2.89 US dollars and the 50% Fibonacci level at 2.78 US dollars, with a possible move down to 2.40 US dollars (golden Fibonacci ratio) if these supports fail.

Monthly release of 1 billion XRP from Ripple escrow on August 1 added uncertainty
Declining ETF speculation after BlackRock's rejection dampened sentiment
Derivative data shows falling open interest and negative funding rates, indicating selling pressure
Large wallet holders continue to accumulate XRP

Despite the current decline, most analysts remain optimistic for the medium term. Conservative models see XRP at around 3.12 US dollars by month-end, while more ambitious forecasts predict up to 13 US dollars within 40 days, though this is considered highly optimistic. Regulatory clarity following the SEC settlement provides fundamental support for XRP.

Summary: XRP is in a multi-day downtrend after the SEC settlement, with technical and market factors contributing to the decline. However, medium-term optimism persists due to regulatory clarity. (Source: Wallstreet Online)

XRP to 30 US Dollars? Traders Remain Hopeful

Cointelegraph reports that XRP has increased more than 550% since November, reaching over 3 US dollars on Tuesday. Technical analyst Gert van Lagen predicts a broader uptrend toward 34 US dollars in this bull cycle, based on a seven-year double-bottom structure and a breakout above the neckline at 1.80 US dollars. Using the 2.00 Fibonacci extension, van Lagen's target is 34 US dollars by mid-2026.

Historically, XRP has experienced similar parabolic rallies, such as a 1,072% gain from 2022 lows and a 1,625% increase during 2020–2021. The recent gains have been driven by legal clarity, relisting on exchanges, and ETF optimism. The probability of a spot ETF approval is estimated at 95%, with forecasts suggesting XRP could reach 27 US dollars if approved.

However, the XRP Ledger's market capitalization of 190 billion US dollars is about 2,200 times its total value locked (TVL) of 85 million US dollars, raising concerns about overvaluation. More than 95% of XRP's supply is currently in profit, a level that has historically preceded significant corrections as holders take profits.

Metric	Value
Market Cap (USD)	190 billion
Total Value Locked (TVL, USD)	85 million
Market Cap/TVL Ratio	~2,200
ETF Approval Probability	95%
Potential Price Target (USD)	27–34

Summary: While technical analysis and ETF optimism fuel hopes for XRP to reach 30 US dollars or more, high market cap relative to on-chain activity and profit-taking risks could limit further gains. (Source: Cointelegraph)

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