Curious Cryptos’ Commentary 23rd August 2025 — ATH for ETH, Sherrod Brown & spot XRP ETFs

tl;dr

Sherrod Brown is an unlikely convert to the crypto cause, for reasons that one just cannot fathom. Spot XRP ETFs are heading our way, do not fumble your carefully curated bag.

Market Snap

Market Wrap

A new ATH for ETH just shy of $4,900 gives a double-digit percentage gain over the last twenty-four hours, and a very juicy 220% return since the lows of April, proving once again that DCA is the most robust and effective strategy when applied to volatile investments.

This rally was sparked by the hapless Jerome Powell, Chair of the Fed, who spoke at Jackson Hole and seemingly opened the door to more interest rate cuts later this year. Leveraged shorts took a lot of pain, but frankly, I have zero sympathy for them. Leave them be, and let them bleed, I say.

Occasional Series — Interregnum

I know, there has been too much time off of late, but it is now August, so give me a break.

My excuse is for real — my dear friend Jason and the lovely Sam are cooking a birthday lunch for the Brighton crew today, followed tomorrow by…