Bitcoin’s August Turbulence: Macro Forces and Whale Activity

August 2025 saw Bitcoin fluctuate amidst macroeconomic pressures and regulatory uncertainty. The Federal Reserve’s interest rate decisions, alongside crypto whales’ substantial sell-offs from long-dormant wallets, contributed to this volatility. This month’s decline erased nearly $200 billion in market value, impacting both Bitcoin and major altcoins like Ethereum and Solana. 🧠 Key factors behind the dip include: 1) uncertainty surrounding regulatory updates from the SEC regarding staking, and 2) a lack of clarity regarding federal-state regulations.