Ethereum News Today: Institutional Buys Propel Crypto Resilience Amid Global Fear Surge

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Wednesday, Aug 20, 2025 10:17 pm ET2min read
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- A-share crypto-linked stocks surged, with several hitting daily limits, while Hong Kong-listed counterparts faced sharp declines, reflecting divergent regional investor sentiment.

- Global crypto markets remain in "fear" (index at 44), but Ethereum and Solana showed resilience amid institutional buying, including $1.7B ETH purchases by BitMine.

- Upcoming Fed policy updates and energy sector volatility, like Sinopec Shanghai's Q1-Q2 net loss, highlight intertwined market uncertainties affecting crypto and traditional assets.

A-share and Hong Kong-listed stocks linked to cryptocurrency-related concepts have experienced divergent performances amid volatile market sentiment. In mainland China, digital currency-related A-shares saw a notable surge, with multiple stocks climbing to intraday limits. On August 18, Hengbao Co., Ltd. rose over 7%, while New Wisdom Software gained more than 18%, StarNet RuiJie and ZhongKe JinCai hit 10% daily caps, and Dongxin Pingan and GuAo Technology rose above 9%. These gains indicate strong investor interest in digital currency-related sectors, despite broader market uncertainties.

In contrast, Hong Kong-listed cryptocurrency stocks faced sharp corrections. New Fire Technology Holdings (01611.HK) fell over 10%, and OK Blockchain (01499.HK) dropped more than 8%. Other names like Boya Interactive (00434.HK), OLS Group (00863.HK), and Guotai Junan International (01788.HK) also recorded significant declines. These movements reflect heightened volatility in the Hong Kong crypto sector, potentially influenced by broader market corrections and risk-off sentiment.

Meanwhile, the global crypto market remains in a “fear” zone according to the latest Crypto Fear & Greed Index, which currently stands at 44. The index has swung sharply from a “greed” level of over 70 in recent weeks, signaling a rapid shift in trader psychology. Despite this,

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have shown resilience, with Ethereum surging more than 7% intraday after hitting a two-week low near $4,000. Institutional investors, including Ethereum treasury companies such as BitMine and Sharplink, have contributed to this support, with BitMine recently purchasing $1.7 billion worth of ETH and Sharplink investing $600 million in the same asset.

Market observers have pointed to the potential impact of upcoming macroeconomic announcements, particularly the U.S. Federal Reserve’s July FOMC meeting minutes and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s speech at Jackson Hole. These events may provide clarity on the timing of potential interest rate cuts, which are currently influencing trader behavior across both traditional and crypto markets. The S&P 500 has already fallen nearly 1% in a single day, reinforcing the sensitivity of financial markets to central bank policy.

The mixed performance in crypto-related stocks mirrors broader uncertainties in the energy and petrochemical sectors, where demand pressures and supply dynamics are influencing investor behavior. Sinopec Engineering Group Co. Ltd. reported a 10.1% year-on-year increase in first-half revenue to CNY 31.56 billion, driven by large-scale construction and settlement projects. However, Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical swung to a net loss of 462.1 million yuan for the same period, compared to a profit in the prior year, as weak demand and lower crude prices pressured refining and chemical operations.

As the crypto and traditional markets remain intertwined, investor sentiment is likely to continue fluctuating amid ongoing economic uncertainties. The performance of digital currency-related stocks highlights the complex interplay of macroeconomic expectations, institutional activity, and sector-specific developments.

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[1] China's Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical first half profit slides (https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/chinas-sinopec-shanghai-petrochemical-first-half-profit-slides-2025-08-20/)

[2] Sinopec Engineering Sees 10 Percent Growth in 1H Revenue (https://finance.yahoo.com/news/sinopec-engineering-sees-10-percent-160450571.html)

[3] A-shares related to digital currency concept stocks have collectively strengthened (https://news.futunn.com/en/post/60732789/a-shares-related-to-digital-currency-concept-stocks-have-collectively)

[4] Hong Kong stocks related to cryptocurrency have significantly corrected (https://www.chaincatcher.com/en/article/2198724)

[5] Crypto Market in 'Fear', But Ethereum, Solana and Chainlink... (https://finance.yahoo.com/news/crypto-market-fear-ethereum-solana-192922696.html)