[LIVE] Crypto News Today: Latest Updates for August 12, 2025 – Spot ETH ETFs See Record $1B Inflows, BlackRock Leads
Crypto market is flashing a bearish signal today as most sectors pulled back after recent gains. The AI sector led losses with a sharp 7.20% drop, driven by double-digit declines in Virtuals Protocol, ai16z, and Fartcoin...
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Crypto market is flashing a bearish signal today as most sectors pulled back after recent gains. The AI sector led losses with a sharp 7.20% drop, driven by double-digit declines in Virtuals Protocol, ai16z, and Fartcoin. Bitcoin retreated over 2 % to $118,000 after briefly topping $122,000, while Ethereum fell 0.70%, slipping below $4,300. Other sectors, including DeFi and Meme, also saw notable declines, though select tokens like SOON and Pump.fun bucked the trend with double-digit gains.
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