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Time of India
3 days ago
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- Time of India
Top 6 meme coins crypto whales are accumulating in August 2025, According to market data
Meme coins are now some of the most innovative financial tools available, as their performance outpaces even some traditional altcoins during speculative surges. August 2025 is no different, as on-chain analytics show that crypto whales—investors known for their strategic accumulation of assets—are actively purchasing six particular meme coins. These tokens exhibit robust fundamentals, promising bullish chart setups, explosive community growth, and hint at significant upside potential. Below, we break down the top 6 meme coins currently under accumulation by smart money, including market data, price predictions, and the latest trends. 1. Little Pepe (LILPEPE) – Whale Accumulation Amid Final Presale Stages Presale Stage: Stage 9 Current Price: $0.0018 Next Stage Price: $0.0019 USD Raised: $14.7M / $16.47M Tokens Sold: 10.27B / 11.25B (91.30%) Little Pepe (LILPEPE) is shaping up to be the biggest meme coin launch of 2025. With a Layer-2 blockchain dedicated entirely to meme coins, a zero tax structure, a sniper bot–proof ecosystem, and an exclusive meme coin launchpad, the project has hit all the right notes for both retail and institutional buyers. Whale wallets have been observed accumulating LILPEPE during its current presale stage, with over 91% of tokens already sold. Many are betting on its Layer-2 chain to challenge major players like Base and Arbitrum, especially since it's positioned to be the fastest and cheapest chain available. Backed by anonymous figures with proven meme coin success, and with listings on two top-tier centralized exchanges confirmed at launch, LILPEPE is being viewed by insiders as a generational meme asset. A price explosion post-launch seems almost inevitable, with whispers suggesting a future listing on the world's largest exchange. As whales continue to front-run retail FOMO, LILPEPE tops the list for August 2025 accumulation. 2. Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) – RSI Signals Accumulation Phase PENGU recently showed an impressive rally in July, surging to $0.045 before being rejected at key resistance. After two successful support tests at $0.035, the token appears to be range-bound between $0.038 and $0.039. Analysts note its Bollinger Bands are widening, signaling volatility and a potential breakout. What's especially notable is the token's Relative Strength Index (RSI), which spiked from 30 (oversold) to 80 (overbought) within 15 hours, then cooled to 60—an indication of steady demand and reduced selling pressure. Whales buying the dip at $0.035 have been joined by retail traders anticipating another leg up. The NFT project's strong brand, recent expansion into physical toys and licensing, and the community's unwavering support make PENGU a prime candidate for a second wave of momentum this August. Whales are banking on PENGU breaking out of its range and retesting its previous highs soon. 3. SPX6900 (SPX) – Cup-and-Handle Breakout Ignites Bullish Sentiment SPX6900, a hyper-viral meme coin born from internet culture, has completed a textbook cup-and-handle breakout pattern, with the neckline at $1.74. Fibonacci analysis shows that SPX is currently eyeing a move to $2.2783, with a longer-term projection of $2.88, representing a 44% gain from its recent breakout. Trading consistently above its 50- and 200-day SMAs, and with RSI holding near 70.27, SPX has the technical backing of a true momentum asset. Whales have taken notice, with multiple wallets increasing their exposure above $1.70. SPX's blend of technical strength and meme culture dominance makes it unique. The meme coin isn't just riding hype—it's riding textbook chart formations that institutional traders recognize and trust. That's why it's one of the most heavily accumulated meme coins in early August 2025. 4. Dogecoin (DOGE) – Smart Money Buys the Dip DOGE may be down, but it's not out. After falling 8% from $0.22 to $0.21 on July 31, crypto whales seized the opportunity to load up. Over 310 million DOGE were accumulated by large wallets during the panic sell-off, indicating that institutional investors viewed the dip as a buying opportunity. Trading volume spiked to 1.25 billion DOGE—triple the daily average—and Bit Origin's $40 million DOGE treasury addition as part of a $500M diversification plan only adds to the bullish backdrop. DOGE has strong support at $0.21; price action suggests a potential coil before another big move. Smart money accumulation during high-volume chaos is a classic bullish signal. With renewed interest and corporate adoption growing, DOGE may soon break above the stubborn $0.23 resistance, especially if broader market sentiment improves. 5. Shiba Inu (SHIB) – Momentum Defies Falling Burn Rate Shiba Inu is once again showing how unpredictable meme coins can be. Despite an 82% plunge in burn rate—just days after a 10,000% spike—SHIB's price has risen 2.32%, currently trading around $0.00001180. What's driving this strength? Rising trading volume (up 90%+ to $130 million) and a surge in microtransactions, up 195-200% week-over-week, suggest accumulation is in full swing—likely from smaller investors and bots. Meanwhile, whales are reportedly sitting tight, waiting for a confirmed breakout past $0.000012. The coin's resilience amidst a drop in burns suggests buyers are focused on near-term momentum and broader altcoin rallies, rather than deflation metrics. SHIB's long-term ecosystem upgrades, including Shibarium adoption and AI integrations, could ignite another run later in Q3. 6. Bonk (BONK) – Solana's Meme Darling Eyes Next Leg Up BONK, the 'DOGE of Solana,' is back on traders' radar following sharp volatility and heavy whale activity. Despite a 65% drop from its all-time high, BONK continues to attract attention, particularly from large wallets rotating in and out of positions during recent consolidation. BONK's recent price action—hovering between $0.000020 and $0.000030—has coincided with renewed Solana DeFi growth. Open interest in BONK futures jumped 11.5% in early July, and daily volume exceeded $120 million, indicating intense short-term speculation. While some whales are simply scalping, others are placing long bets on BONK's utility within the Solana ecosystem. Integrated into platforms like Jupiter, Magic Eden, and Solend, BONK is proving it's more than just a meme. With new tokenomics updates and fresh NFT collaborations in the pipeline, BONK accumulation is rising. Conclusion Meme coins are emerging in August 2025 as an essential sector. While new projects are emerging, such as Little Pepe and SPX6900, there are also mainstays such as Dogecoin and Shiba Inu. All these projects are anticipating the next wave of meme coin frenzy. Presumably through institutional investments or aggressive buying, these tokens show an interesting roadmap for accumulation and substantial profits as the bull sector progresses. For more information about Little Pepe (LILPEPE) visit the links below: Website: Whitepaper: Telegram: Twitter/X:
Arabian Post
4 days ago
- Business
- Arabian Post
Ethereum Achieves 1.87 Million Daily Transactions
Ethereum has reached a significant milestone, surpassing 1.87 million daily transactions, marking a new peak in its activity. This growth is attributed to several factors, including rising adoption of decentralized finance applications, increased interest in non-fungible tokens, and the ongoing development of Ethereum's infrastructure. The blockchain platform, which originally focused on enabling smart contracts and decentralised applications, has expanded its utility in multiple sectors, especially finance, gaming, and digital collectibles. This surge in transactions highlights Ethereum's increasing dominance in the crypto space, solidifying its position as the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization. Ethereum's transition to a proof-of-stake consensus mechanism with the launch of the 'Merge' has played a pivotal role in increasing network efficiency and reducing energy consumption. Ethereum's upgrade, which took place in September 2022, not only brought environmental benefits but also set the stage for scalability improvements. With sharding and layer-2 solutions like Optimism and Arbitrum expected to further enhance its capacity, the Ethereum blockchain can now process more transactions without compromising security. ADVERTISEMENT The DeFi ecosystem is one of the primary drivers of Ethereum's daily transaction volume. Decentralised exchanges, lending platforms, and yield farming protocols have flourished, attracting billions in user funds. These platforms often rely on Ethereum for executing smart contracts, facilitating token swaps, and managing collateral, contributing significantly to Ethereum's transaction load. NFTs, which are unique digital assets representing ownership or proof of authenticity, have surged in popularity. Ethereum remains the leading blockchain for NFT creation and trade, with high-profile sales and celebrity endorsements further pushing its adoption. The demand for NFTs, especially in gaming and virtual real estate sectors, has led to more activity on the Ethereum network. Ethereum's growing ecosystem of decentralized applications also drives up network traffic. These apps span various industries, including finance, supply chain management, gaming, and even art. As more developers build on Ethereum, the transaction count continues to rise, further validating the blockchain's capability to handle high levels of activity. Scalability has been one of the key concerns for Ethereum, especially when network congestion leads to higher gas fees, which are the costs associated with processing transactions. While the transition to PoS and the implementation of layer-2 scaling solutions have helped alleviate some of these issues, Ethereum still faces challenges in handling a significant volume of transactions without impacting user experience. The Ethereum Foundation continues to prioritise upgrades that would enable the network to handle thousands of transactions per second. Ethereum's rise in transaction volume is also linked to increased institutional interest. Major financial institutions, including JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, and Morgan Stanley, have begun to offer crypto-related services, including Ethereum-based investment products. This shift in institutional sentiment has brought more liquidity and stability to the Ethereum network, attracting institutional investors who now view Ethereum as a long-term asset. The rise of Ethereum's competitive alternatives, such as Solana, Avalanche, and Binance Smart Chain, has kept the pressure on Ethereum to innovate. These platforms have garnered attention due to their faster transaction speeds and lower fees. However, Ethereum's long-established network effects and first-mover advantage, combined with its extensive developer base, have kept it ahead of competitors in terms of transaction volume and adoption. As Ethereum's daily transaction volume continues to rise, the blockchain's developers are looking towards solutions like sharding and rollups to address scalability. Sharding, which will divide the Ethereum network into smaller segments, aims to significantly increase transaction throughput. Meanwhile, rollups are designed to process transactions off-chain while maintaining the security of the Ethereum network.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Pendle Lets Crypto Traders Bet on Bitcoin, Ether Funding Rates With Boros Platform
Pendle has opened up Boros, a new platform on Arbitrum that allows users to directly trade the funding rates of bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH) perpetual markets. Boros lets users go long or short on funding rate exposure using 'Yield Units' (YUs), which are structurally similar to Pendle's existing Yield Tokens. Each YU represents the realized funding yield on 1 unit of notional, such as 1 ETH or 1 BTC, until expiry, offering a mechanism to speculate or hedge against changing funding conditions on Binance and other major derivatives venues. The platform launched with capped parameters of $10 million open interest per market and 1.2x leverage. Additional listings (including SOL and BNB) and integrations (such as Hyperliquid and Bybit) are planned, but the team has deliberately paced growth to prioritize risk management and system validation. For traders who pay or earn funding fees on CEXs, Boros offers a new hedge: short YU if funding is expected to fall; long if rates are projected to spike. Liquidity provisioning is also in focus. Boros Vaults will allow LPs to supply capital to the system and earn swap fees, PENDLE incentives, and positive carry from favorable shifts in implied APR. These vaults mirror Pendle's fixed yield vaults and are expected to drive protocol-side liquidity bootstrapping in early phases. PENDLE incentives will be distributed pro rata to order flow and notional filled, with an open referral program and fee rebates set to follow in the coming weeks. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Fluid passes Uniswap in daily volume on Ethereum
Uniswap may still be one of DeFi's top dogs, but a rising rival is closing the gap. Fluid, a DeFi protocol with lending and a decentralised exchange, is closing in on Uniswap after notching record trading days over the past week. Fluid briefly passed Uniswap in daily trading volume on Ethereum, handling almost $1.5 billion in volume on Sunday — a record high for the two-year-old protocol. This comes slightly above Uniswap's $1.3 billion in volume that day. Measured by trading volume, Uniswap has been the top decentralised exchange on Ethereum since its launch in 2018, being passed only once briefly by dYdX in January 2024. While Fluid has gained traction, Uniswap still commands over 60% of weekly trading volume on Ethereum-based decentralised exchanges, according to Dune data. Throughout 2025, Fluid and Curve battled for the second spot, with Fluid eventually overtaking Curve. As of Monday, Fluid accounted for about 21% the prior week's trade volume. On Saturday, Fluid overtook Uniswap in terms of stablecoin volume, having a 55% market share across Ethereum, Base, Arbitrum, and Polygon, according to Dune data. Launched in 2023, Fluid provides lending and swapping services. It was founded by a team that previously created Instadapp, a middleware platform that helped develop features for some of the largest DeFi projects, such as Aave, Uniswap, and Curve. Deposits into Fluid have grown 40% year-to-date to over $1.4 billion, according to DefiLlama. Fluid's key feature is its so-called liquidity layer, which serves as a foundation for other protocols to launch on. It aims to solve liquidity fragmentation, one of the biggest problems in DeFi. When a protocol launches, it has to find ways to attract liquidity, including by distributing its native token as an incentive. Even with incentives and superior features, however, a protocol might struggle to attract substantial liquidity. To solve that problem, Fluid allows protocols to be built on top of its liquidity layer. When users move assets from one protocol to another, they enjoy the same amount of liquidity. 'Liquidity Layer minimises capital fragmentation and maximizes the potential for liquidity utilisation across protocols, ultimately driving greater value for users,' says Fluid in its documentation. Additionally, Fluid's liquidity layer automatically adjusts the collateral ceiling when funds are reaching borrowing limits. This feature restricts sudden large withdrawals or borrows, giving developers time to react in the event a protocol is hacked or exploited. Currently, there are three protocols — lending, vaults, and a decentralised exchange — built on top of the liquidity layer, with more planned in the future. Fluid's lending protocol allows users to lend Ethereum and other stablecoins to earn yield. Fluid also offers capital-efficient borrowing and gas-efficient liquidation mechanisms with its vaults product, allowing users to borrow up to 95% of their collateral. Fluid's decentralised exchange Fluid's decentralised exchange became the fastest growing exchange on Ethereum, reaching $10 billion in cumulative volume in just 100 days, 24 fewer days than the second fastest, Sushiswap. Since the exchange is integrated with the lending platform, lending fees are directed toward borrowers, and users can turn their collateral and debt into trading liquidity, lowering the cost of capital to borrow. Currently, Fluid's decentralised exchange offers mostly assets that are closely correlated, such as stablecoins and cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. Alex Cutler, co-founder of competing liquidity protocol Aerodrome, said that 'the measure of a [decentralised exchange] is its ability to capture and redistribute value.' 'Fluid has a solid niche in the [decentralised exchange] space by reducing cost per unit of yield in correlated assets, but the reason most [decentralised exchanges] don't focus there is because it's the lowest margin business line for an exchange,' said Cutler. He pointed out that users have already lost over $20 million in an Ethereum and USDC vault, according to Dune data. The team plans to cover this loss by vesting 500,000 Fluid tokens, worth about $2.7 million on Tuesday, to make up for the loss. But Fluid co-founder Samyak Jain said that most of this loss was due to users leveraging Ethereum at a high price, and the $20 million number is inaccurate, although he did not state the total amount lost. In response to Fluid passing Uniswap in Ethereum trading volume, Jain said 'while it's a great achievement for Fluid, I think the real win will be when Fluid is able to compete on the volatile pairs & fees.' Fluid's token hit a record high of about $375 million in market value in December, though it has since dipped to $215 million. In April, the team announced upgrades to Fluid's decentralised exchange, additional protocol launches on top of the liquidity layer, a future launch on Solana, and the integration of real-world asset and foreign exchange markets. Fluid also plans to release the 'lite' version of its exchange, which it claims will be the 'most gas efficient' exchange on Ethereum. Jain said that he expects this upgrade will add $400 to $600 million in daily volume. Zachary Rampone is a DeFi correspondent at DL News. Have a tip? Contact him at zrampone@ Error while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data
Arabian Post
6 days ago
- Business
- Arabian Post
Base Network Experiences First Service Interruption in Over a Year
Base Network, the layer-2 blockchain backed by Coinbase, has faced its first service interruption in over a year, halting its operations for 29 minutes due to a block production issue. This event marks a significant moment for the blockchain, which has enjoyed a relatively smooth run since its launch in 2023. The disruption began shortly after 1:00 UTC, with users and developers quickly reporting that transactions were no longer being processed. Blockchain explorers confirmed the halt, with validators unable to produce new blocks for nearly half an hour. The Base Network team acknowledged the issue on its official communication channels, assuring users that the problem was being resolved. This downtime is the first major service disruption for Base Network since its debut in 2023, a period during which the blockchain has attracted significant attention. It is part of a growing trend of scaling solutions in the Ethereum ecosystem, designed to reduce transaction costs and improve speed, all while leveraging the security of the Ethereum mainnet. ADVERTISEMENT Base, developed by Coinbase, has rapidly gained traction among developers and users alike, particularly due to its integration with the broader Ethereum ecosystem. The blockchain's promise of low-cost transactions and seamless scalability has made it an attractive option for decentralised finance applications and non-fungible token projects. For many users and developers, the interruption comes as an unwelcome surprise, especially given the increasing reliance on the blockchain for transactions. The timing of the downtime was also notable, as it occurred during a busy period for crypto markets, leading to further frustration among traders who were unable to execute transactions on the network. The interruption was linked to an issue with the block production process, which caused delays in adding new blocks to the chain. While Base Network is designed to function as a layer-2 solution, relying on Ethereum's mainnet for security, the block production issue seems to have been specific to the protocol's internal mechanics. Following the disruption, Base Network's team worked to identify the root cause and restore functionality as quickly as possible. They credited a swift response from the community of validators for preventing a longer service outage, highlighting the collaborative nature of the platform's decentralised ecosystem. Despite the temporary setback, Base Network's broader goals remain intact. The platform is still one of the most anticipated and widely used layer-2 blockchains in the market. It continues to gain support, particularly with Coinbase's backing, which has provided it with a degree of credibility and a strong user base. Base Network's performance is often compared to other layer-2 solutions in the Ethereum space, such as Arbitrum and Optimism. While these blockchains have had their share of issues, including downtime and network congestion, Base's relatively short disruption marks a rare hiccup in its operation. The broader implications of the downtime for the blockchain ecosystem remain to be seen, but it serves as a reminder of the ongoing challenges that even the most established projects face in maintaining uptime and reliability. For users, the incident underscores the importance of decentralised infrastructures that can respond quickly to unforeseen technical challenges. Coinbase, which has long advocated for the benefits of blockchain technology and its potential to revolutionise various industries, will likely use this incident as a learning opportunity. It remains committed to improving the platform's infrastructure to avoid such disruptions in the future, particularly as the demand for scalable solutions grows. While the network's downtime was brief, the event highlights the complexities of operating a layer-2 blockchain that interacts closely with the Ethereum mainnet. Base Network, like other blockchain projects, must navigate the technical and operational challenges of scaling while maintaining trust within the user community.
