Bitcoin News Today: Bitcoin Faces $115K Resistance Amid Regulatory Shifts and Market Volatility

August 2025 has brought significant shifts to the cryptocurrency market, driven by expert analyses, regulatory developments, and evolving market dynamics. Analyst Michaël van de Poppe highlighted ongoing concerns about the market’s volatility and potential delays in Bitcoin’s peak, forecasting it could be pushed to Q4 2026 or later [1]. This view contrasts with the recent upward movement in Bitcoin’s price, which rebounded from $113,000 to $114,650 [12]. Poppe also warned that rising gold prices—often a sign of global uncertainty—could spell trouble for altcoins, especially during a historically weaker month for crypto [1].

The White House’s proposed regulatory framework has added clarity to the sector by assigning the CFTC and SEC specific roles in overseeing spot crypto markets and securities, respectively [12]. Legal experts have welcomed the move as a reduction of regulatory ambiguity for developers and investors [12]. The CFTC also expanded its oversight to include spot crypto trading, aiming to modernize the market structure and provide clearer guidance for participants [8]. This regulatory shift is expected to streamline operations and reduce confusion among market players.

BlackRock’s Ethereum ETF (ETHA) faced a notable outflow of $375 million on August 4, reflecting broader market corrections [6]. Meanwhile, XRP has shown strong momentum, surpassing $3, with some analysts suggesting it could reach $7 if the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates [10]. However, recent geopolitical factors, such as Trump’s newly imposed tariffs, have added volatility to the asset [5].

Institutional adoption continues to gain traction, with State Street partnering with Stablecoin Standard to educate traditional finance firms about cryptocurrencies, emphasizing the role of stablecoins as a bridge to digital assets [7]. Former UK Chancellor George Osborne has also called for a more favorable regulatory environment to ensure the UK remains competitive in the global crypto market [12].

France’s National Rally party proposed a novel initiative to utilize excess nuclear energy for Bitcoin mining, which could reshape the energy sustainability narrative around crypto and position the country as a leader in energy-efficient mining [12]. If implemented, the policy could set a global precedent for repurposing unused energy for digital asset production.

On the technological front, Bitcoin Hyper (HYPER), a BTC-native Layer 2 project built on the Solana Virtual Machine (SVM), has raised over $6.8 million in its presale [12]. The project aims to combine the security of Bitcoin with the scalability of Solana, enabling faster, lower-cost transactions and smart contract functionality.

Bitcoin faces a critical resistance level at $115,343, with a bullish RSI divergence indicating potential for a trend reversal [12]. Traders are advised to wait for a strong bullish candle above this level before entering positions, with targets at $116,912 and $118,878. A failure to break through could lead to a retest of lower support levels.

Looking ahead, a report from Blockchain Research outlines potential growth scenarios for the crypto sector up to 2035 [4]. While the long-term future remains speculative, current regulatory and technological developments are likely to shape the market’s evolution in the coming years. As institutional investors and governments continue to play a more active role, the crypto market is poised for both opportunity and uncertainty.

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[1] Could Bitcoin's Peak Actually Slip Into 2027? Experts Weigh In

https://blockchainreporter.net/could-bitcoins-peak-actually-slip-into-2027-experts-weigh-in/

[2] Live Best Crypto Presale Updates Today: Bitcoin Analysys

https://bitcoinist.com/crypto-presales-live-news-august-5-2025/

[3] Crypto Presales Live News Today: Latest Opportunities &

https://www.mitrade.com/insights/news/live-news/article-8-1013187-20250805

[4] Cryptocurrencies 2035: the forecasts that could change everything

https://en.cryptonomist.ch/2025/08/04/cryptocurrencies-2035-the-forecasts-that-could-change-everything/

[5] Can XRP Hit $4 by 2026?

[6] BlackRock's Ethereum ETF Sees Largest Outflows Ever

https://www.bitcoinsensus.com/news/business/blackrocks-ethereum-etf-sees-largest-outflows-ever-amid-market-correction

[7] State Street Partners with Stablecoin Standard for Crypto

https://m.economictimes.com/crypto-news-today-live-05-aug-2025/liveblog/123103087.cms

[8] CFTC Expands Oversight to Spot Crypto Trading with Regulatory Overhaul

https://www.ainvest.com/news/cftc-expands-oversight-spot-crypto-trading-regulatory-overhaul-2508/

[9] Will XRP Price Hit a New All-Time High Before the Next Fed Rate Cut?

https://coinpedia.org/news/will-xrp-price-hit-a-new-all-time-high-before-the-next-fed-rate-cut/

[10] Bitcoin Price Prediction: BTC Rebounds from $113K as...

https://cryptonews.com/news/bitcoin-price-prediction-btc-rebounds-from-113k-as-118k-target-looms-amid-global-crypto-shake-up/

[11] France Bets on Nuclear-Powered BTC Mining

https://twitter.com/theCryptobasic/status/1234567890

[12] Bitcoin Hyper Presale Over $6.8M as Price Rise Nears