Bitcoin saw a decline on Monday, dropping by 2% to reach $115,559 during the morning. The world’s largest cryptocurrency has now fallen approximately 7% from its recent record high of $125,514.
You need to filter out noise from the signal in crypto.
5%-10% dips, War news etc. are all noise.
Bitcoin dominance reversal, Rate cuts coming etc. are signals.
People panicked last month too after ETH dumped from $3.9K to $3.3K
Now, they’re panicking again while big money is… pic.twitter.com/oMd1tJ1IPK
— Cas Abbé (@cas_abbe) August 18, 2025
This current fall is not only limited to Bitcoin alone. Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency, also declined by around 3% to $4,349. This weakness across major cryptocurrencies suggests that it’s a token-specific issue and not some shift in market sentiments.
Many market analysts said that the profit taking is the main reason behind the downfall of these currencies (Bitcoin, Ethereum, etc.). After hitting those new highs, a lot of investors decided to cash out their gains, creating downward pressure on prices. The momentum that was driving the crypto treasury boom before seems to be losing steam, according to market observers.
Meanwhile, traditional markets showed mixed signals. Asian stocks managed gains, with investors keeping a close eye on upcoming talks between political leaders. The overall financial market is still careful and uncertain because global political events are affecting how investors feel.
With Bitcoin’s market cap still standing at $2.30 trillion and a trading volume of $55.73 billion in the last 24 hours, the cryptocurrency market maintains its significance despite the recent pullback from record levels.
Conclusion
Bitcoin dropped 2% to $115,559, about 7% below its recent record, while Ethereum also fell 3%. Analysts blame profit-taking after recent highs. Despite the dip, Bitcoin’s $2.3 trillion market cap and strong trading volume show crypto’s continued importance.
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