# Crypto Pulse Weekly #77 **URL:** \ **Category:** Crypto Markets Discussion\ **Created:** [August 18, 2026, 7:38am UTC](https://community.delta.exchange/t/crypto-pulse-weekly-77/2419 "2026-08-18T07:38:22Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![aditya](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/df705f/32.png) [@aditya](https://community.delta.exchange/u/aditya)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2026, 7:38am UTC](https://community.delta.exchange/t/crypto-pulse-weekly-77/2419/1 "2026-08-18T07:38:22Z")
We’re excited to bring you the weekly updates, insights, and opportunities to enhance your trading experience with Delta Exchange. * * * **WEEKLY SNAPSHOT** ![Weekly Snapshot](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex004/uploads/deltaexchange/original/1X/4dc46c2b36669752b33098e140ecccdab5c0e69a.png) Note: **Last Price** mentioned in Weekly Returns table are as observed on 17th August, 11:59 AM IST and in the Top 3 Alt Coins table are as observed on 6th August, 11:59 PM IST. # [Trade Now!](https://india.delta.exchange/app/futures/markets?utm_source=Post&utm_medium=Community&utm_campaign=CPCPW77_Aug17) * * * **CRYPTO NEWS** Markets remained volatile as softer U.S. inflation, PPI, retail-sales and sentiment data reduced expectations for a September Fed hike. U.S. equities touched fresh records, gold and silver strengthened, while Bitcoin stayed around the low-$63K area amid renewed ETF outflows. Oil and the U.S.–Iran/Hormuz situation remained the biggest macro risks. **1. Crypto Markets** Bitcoin failed to sustain the **$65,000 area** and traded around **$63,300** on August 17. Glassnode described the recovery as tentative: taker demand improved and downside hedging eased, but spot liquidity and on-chain activity remained subdued. **Source:** Glassnode, market data **2. BTC & ETH ETF Flows** U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded approximately **$385.2 million in net outflows from August 10–14** , including $144.6 million on August 10 and $131.1 million on August 13. Ether ETFs were broadly flat for the week, with roughly **$3 million in net outflows** and zero net flow on August 14. **Source:** Farside Investors **3. On-Chain & Altcoins** Bitcoin’s underlying demand remained mixed. Glassnode reported stronger taker activity but weak spot liquidity and subdued on-chain activity, while CryptoQuant noted BTC falling back toward the lower part of its recent range after failing near $64,900. Altcoin participation remained selective rather than broad enough to indicate a sustained altcoin season. **Source:** Glassnode, CryptoQuant **4. U.S. Inflation & Fed Outlook** July CPI rose just **0.1% MoM and 3.4% YoY** , while core CPI increased 0.2% monthly and 2.5% annually. PPI was **flat MoM** , versus expectations for an increase. Combined with weak July employment data, retail sales and consumer sentiment, the probability of a September Fed hike fell to roughly **30%**. **Source:** U.S. BLS, Reuters **5. U.S. Markets** The S&P 500 hit a fresh record during the week, supported by softer inflation and technology stocks. The index gained around **0.4%** for the week. **Sandisk and Micron** gained on AI-storage optimism. **Source:** Reuters, company updates **6. Nvidia & OpenAI** Nvidia reportedly reduced its proposed OpenAI-related financing guarantee from as much as **$250 billion to below $120 billion** , while continuing to explore AI infrastructure investments. **Source:** Reuters, WSJ **7. Gold & Silver** Gold climbed back above **$4,400 per ounce** as the dollar weakened and Fed hike expectations declined. Silver rose around **1.5% to $65.60** on August 17. Precious metals continue to benefit from lower rate expectations and geopolitical uncertainty, although elevated yields remain a risk. **Source:** Reuters **8. Oil & Global Macro** Brent remained volatile as U.S.–Iran negotiations and Strait of Hormuz uncertainty kept energy-supply risks elevated. **Source:** Reuters, IEA **9. Crypto Regulation** The U.S. Senate delayed progress on the **Clarity Act** until September, reducing expectations for an immediate regulatory catalyst. The SEC also postponed a meeting on proposed crypto exemptions that could make capital raising easier for digital-asset startups. **Source:** Reuters, SEC * * * **OPTIONS OI ANALYTICS FOR UPCOMING WEEK** **OI Analytics for the upcoming week: BTCUSD** ![BTC OI](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex004/uploads/deltaexchange/original/1X/75e511818bc1e66dece62342c34004e8718dc817.png) Call and put open interest are both heavily concentrated at the $65,000 strike, making it the key options pivot for the week. While higher call OI suggests resistance near $65,000, substantial put OI at the same strike points to strong two-sided positioning and expectations of consolidation around this level. On the downside, notably put OI around $60,000 highlights an important support zone. The PCR at 1.01 indicates broadly neutral sentiment, while max pain at $64,500 further reinforces the $64,500–$65,000 region as the key expiry zone. **OI Analytics for the upcoming week: ETHUSD** ![ETH OI](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex004/uploads/deltaexchange/original/1X/9f79e7ee6f979357bbc94bbdadbd07cac03bc417.png) For ETH, open interest is concentrated around the $1,900 strike, with sizable positioning on both calls and puts, making it the key near-term pivot. Above spot, the largest call OI sits around $1,940, followed by $1,960 and $2,000, highlighting these levels as important resistance zones. On the downside, strong put OI is visible around $1,840 and $1,780–$1,800, suggesting notable support below current prices. The PCR at 0.90 indicates a mildly call-heavy positioning, while max pain at $1,900, almost exactly in line with ETH’s current price near $1,894, points to potential consolidation around the $1,890–$1,900 zone into expiry. # [Trade Now!](https://www.delta.exchange/app/options_chain/trade?utm_source=Post&utm_medium=Community&utm_campaign=CPCPW77_Aug17) * * * **USA WEEK AHEAD (IST): [HIGH IMPACT DATA]** Tuesday, August 18: 6:00 PM - Housing Starts & Building Permits Tuesday, August 18: 6:45 PM - Industrial Production Wednesday, August 19: 11:30 PM - FOMC Minutes Thursday, August 20: 6:00 PM - Initial Jobless Claims & Philly Fed * * * **NEW LAUNCH: GOLD TOKEN OPTIONS ARE NOW LIVE!** ![Gold Options](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex004/uploads/deltaexchange/original/1X/9dd8dc7dc68d7316091f88be172cd6d90eae9d5c.jpeg) **Key highlights:** - 📅 D1 & D2 daily expiries - ⏰ Contracts expire daily at 9:30 PM IST - 💼 Available in Cross and Isolated Margin modes _(not supported in Portfolio Margin)_ - 📊 Live option chain with $10 strike intervals, real-time premiums, implied volatility (IV), and open interest (OI) Watch this **[video](https://youtube.com/shorts/DUpQu1lE8lo)** to know more. * * * If you need any assistance or have any questions, our dedicated customer support team is here to help you, please write to us [here](https://deltaexchangeindia.freshdesk.com/support/tickets/new). 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