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[LIVE] Current Crypto Updates, August 14 – BTC Value Reaches New All-Time High Exceeding $124K: Which Crypto Will Surge Next?
The price of BTC has surged to a new all-time peak of $124,128, reflecting a 3.58% rise in the last 24 hours. Its market capitalization now stands at $2.457 trillion, surpassing Alphabet to become the fifth-largest asset globally, trailing behind gold, Apple, Microsoft, and Saudi Aramco. This increase has traders on the lookout for the next crypto asset to take off as capital starts to shift throughout the crypto market.
This achievement strengthens Bitcoin’s status as a key macro asset, now competing with the market capitalization of some of the biggest companies in history.
Even Strategy (MicroStrategy) is rejoicing over the gains.
We possess $77.2 billion of $BTC. Database high. pic.twitter.com/r3Rd7C8PLJ
— Strategy (@Strategy) August 13, 2025
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Which Crypto Will Propel Next? From Layer-2, Meme, to Exchange Tokens
Ethereum might reach $7,500 if ETF approvals and the advancement of stablecoins persist. It has risen 3.44% past $4,700, while ADA experienced a remarkable 18% increase, with Layer-2 tokens spearheading sector growth — both Arbitrum (ARB) and zkSync (ZK) have surged over 16%. Meme coins are also gaining traction, with TRUMP adding more than 7% and Fartcoin climbing over 10%.
The standout performer of the day was OKB, which skyrocketed by 132.71% following OKX’s news of a significant crypto token burn. Additionally, Google Play introduced updated regulations for crypto wallet developers, lifting certain restrictions for non-custodial wallets.
In the meantime, USELESS is making waves, posting over 50% growth after being listed on Binance US and Coinbase.
The crypto token is $USELESS and is currently valued at just over $230 million in trading market cap.
CMC Signals flagged it at $430K when hardly anyone was paying attention.
If you had timed the peak at its ATH of $415 million, you would have made $48,256.That’s a 1006x increase from our initial alert
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— CoinMarketCap (@CoinMarketCap) August 13, 2025
With Bitcoin hitting unprecedented heights and numerous altcoins exhibiting explosive growth, the remainder of August may present extraordinary opportunities — though traders should brace for significant fluctuations as the trading market explores new realms.
Hacker from Radiant Capital Doubles Take to $102.5 Million After Retaining Ethereum for 10 Months
The individual behind the $53 million Radiant Capital heist has nearly doubled their total to $102.54 million by trading Ethereum. Nearly ten months ago, the invader siphoned off the funds and converted them into 21,957 Ethereum. Recently, distributed database evidence indicates the digital wallet began realizing profits, selling 9,631 Ethereum for around $43.94 million at an average price of $4,562.
The remaining sum is 12,326 ETH, valued at approximately $58.6 million. These trades yield a profit of $49.5 million, or a 93.5% gain.
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