Crypto Market Experiences Varied Results Amid Short-Term Fluctuations

Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert

Source: Coinmarketcap

Updated: Aug 18 2025

Market Overview: The total crypto market cap has decreased by 2.37% to $3.92T, while the 24-hour trading volume has increased by 30.61% to $155.99B; the Crypto Fear & Greed Index remains neutral at 56 points.
Bitcoin and Ethereum Performance: Bitcoin ($BTC) has dropped by 2.14% to approximately $115,714.36, with a market dominance of 58.8%. Ethereum ($ETH) has seen a 3.36% decline, trading at $4,334.64 and holding a 13.4% market dominance.
Top Gainers in Crypto: Notable gainers include Snowy Owl ($SWOL) with a 4892.94% increase, BullRun Meme ($BRM) rising by 3470.62%, and Auto ($AUTO) up by 2455.87%.
DeFi and NFT Trends: DeFi TVL has decreased by 0.81% to $151.035B, while NFT sales volume has grown by 9.86% to $18,024,910; Coinbase has launched an "Everything Exchange" project amid significant losses for investors in Nasdaq-listed Chinese stocks.

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Ohris M. Greyoon

Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.