Leading cryptocurrencies held steady on Tuesday as investors digested President Donald Trump’s latest remarks on Iran negotiations.
| Cryptocurrency | 24-Hour Gains +/- | Price (Recorded at 9:20 p.m. EDT) |
|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) | +0.23% | $64,421.35 |
| Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) |
+0.36% | $1,913.07 |
| XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) | -0.23% | $0.9980 |
| Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) | +1.30% | $76.86 |
| Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) | -0.37% | $0.06998 |
Crypto Market Trade Mixed
Bitcoin approached $65,000 during the early hours of trading, but failed to secure a clear breakout. Trading volume fell 12% over the last 24 hours. Ethereum topped $1,900 and consolidated, while XRP and Dogecoin lagged.
Cryptocurrency-related stocks sold off, with Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) and Bitmine Immersion Technologies Inc. (NYSE:BMNR) closing down 5.28% and 2.35%, respectively.
Over $200 million was liquidated from the cryptocurrency market in the last 24 hours, predominantly in bullish long positions, according to Coinglass data.
Bitcoin’s open interest fell 0.53% over the last 24 hours. A drop in open interest alongside a price increase typically signals short covering i.e, bearish traders are buying back contracts to exit their positions.
"Fear" sentiment prevailed in the market, according to the Crypto Fear & Greed Index.
Top Gainers (24 Hours)
| Cryptocurrency (Market Cap>$100 M) | Gains +/- | Price (Recorded at 9:20 p.m. EDT) |
| Bitway (BTW) | +23.91% | $0.4428 |
| Ribbita by Virtuals (TIBBIR) | +22.78% | $0.2126 |
| Velvet (VELVET) | +13.79% | $0.6582 |
The global cryptocurrency market capitalization stood at $2.18 trillion, representing a modest increase of 0.47% over the last 24 hours.
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Stocks Dive on Iran Deadlock
Stocks extended their losses on Tuesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 116.38 points, or 0.22%, to close at 53,343.40. The S&P 500 slipped 0.69% to close at 7,691.76, while the tech-focused Nasdaq Composite declined 1.33% to settle at 26,289.71.
Trump said in a Truth Social post that the U.S. is not having any “talks or conversations” with Iran, nor are any scheduled. He said that the naval blockade remains in effect and the Strait of Hormuz is open for traffic.
Will Bitcoin Sink Below $60,000?
On-chain analytics firm CryptoQuant spotlighted Bitcoin’s 30-day average Taker Buy Volume plunging to levels previously observed around the late-2020 reset, the 2022 cycle bottom and the 2023 consolidation.
When Taker Buy Volume falls, it means active buyer demand is fading and aggressive selling or market neutrality is taking over.
“A more credible bottoming signal would require Bitcoin to stabilize while Taker Buy Volume begins to recover,” the firm added. “The current reading therefore points to an advanced reset in market participation, not a confirmed bottom.”
Bitcoin Taker Buy Volume Enters a Historical Exhaustion Zone
— CryptoQuant.com (@cryptoquant_com) August 18, 2026
"Historically, similar contractions have appeared during periods of capitulation or accumulation and have often preceded a recovery in demand." – By @MorenoDV_ pic.twitter.com/fdlGdVwIYS
Ali Martinez, a widely followed cryptocurrency analyst and trader, flagged $63,111–$61,849 as Bitcoin’s immediate support zone, where over 2 million BTC last changed hands.
“If it holds, Bitcoin may resume its advance,” Martinez projected. “If it breaks amid rising selling pressure, the next major downside target is near $54,276.”
7/8 The key support zone to watch is $63,111–$61,849.
— Ali Charts (@alicharts) August 18, 2026
URPD data shows that more than 2 million $BTC were previously transacted in this range. If it holds, Bitcoin may resume its advance.
If it breaks amid rising selling pressure, the next major downside target is near $54,276. pic.twitter.com/xyzWpJS6hB
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