According to on-chain analyst Yujian, a whale suspected to be a16z's largest HYPE holder continued accumulating HYPE today. It transferred 13.05 million USDC to Hyperliquid 8 hours ago and bought via TWAP. The wallet now holds 5.201 million HYPE worth ~$445 million, with an average cost of $67.2 and an unrealized profit of ~$95.18 million.
Rob, founder and host of Digital Asset News, said on Milk Road that Bitcoin near the 200-week moving average still looks like a favorable accumulation area for long-term buyers, even as he remains cautious on the near-term setup. Speaking in an episode recorded on Aug. 19, 2026, he said his four-year cycle framework still points to a possible bottom around October, with downside scenarios at $55,000, $50,000, or even $45,000. The discussion covered far more than price. Rob detailed his dollar-cost averaging system, which scales purchases up as Ben Cowen’s risk metric falls, and contrasted that with his approach to taking profit in stages. He also weighed in on the delayed CLARITY Act, the White House crypto meeting, the SEC’s proposed "Regulation Crypto" framework for ICOs and fundraising, and whether any of these items can act as a meaningful catalyst. On market structure and risk, Rob said he now diversifies not just investments but security arrangements as well, splitting holdings across hardware wallets, custody platforms, Coinbase Prime, and ETFs after recent incidents involving Coldcard, Trezor, and SafePal. He said he mainly focuses on Bitcoin and only a small group of altcoin ecosystems, while viewing AI agent payments as one of the more interesting themes for the next cycle.
KOL XXAntiWar, who had been inactive for nearly a year, tweeted again on X, urging followers to believe in the bull market and in their own wealth. He repeatedly wrote "来财" (come wealth) and added an English gratitude message: "With gratitude, I receive. Money loves me and I believe."
According to GMGN market data, the BNB Chain-based meme coin 'Bull Come' (Niu Lai) saw its market cap rebound back to around $100 million, currently reported at approximately $97.1 million with a 24-hour increase of over 14%.
An Iranian oil tanker near Kharg Island was struck by a missile on September 5, according to Iran's SNN news agency, with no casualties reported. Earlier, Iran's Fars News reported explosions near the island but no smoke or fire, and the cause of the explosions was unclear. Kharg Island handles 90% of Iran's crude exports, and former U.S. President Donald Trump had previously threatened to seize the territory. The incident highlights the strategic importance of the island for Iran's oil industry.
A report by Evernorth reveals that XRP Ledger's account count has decreased, while per-transaction volume nearly tripled. The network's total value, driven by stablecoins, has surpassed $4.2 billion.
According to Arkham, the Invesco Ethereum ETF has seen no net selling for nearly six months, with the last outflow on March 19, 2026. The fund has accumulated $167 million in Ethereum, marking the longest holding period among similar products. The data only reflects the ETF level, excluding retail secondary market trades.
According to a report by the Financial Times, citing people familiar with the matter, the artificial intelligence company Anthropic is close to finalizing key roles for Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs in its upcoming initial public offering. The company plans to file its IPO documents as soon as next week. Morgan Stanley is expected to act as the lead left underwriter, responsible for strategic advisory, while Goldman Sachs is expected to serve as the stabilization agent, managing price stability in the early trading period. Other banks, including JPMorgan, Citigroup, and Barclays, are also expected to play significant roles in the IPO. Anthropic is expected to list on the New York Stock Exchange in late September or early October. This IPO will serve as a test of investor demand for rapidly growing artificial intelligence companies.
