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India’s Russian Oil Strategy Sparks U.S. Tariff Storm

   India’s Russian Oil Strategy Sparks U.S. Tariff Storm: What It Means for Global Trade Primary Keywords : India Russia oil trade 2025, U.S. 100% tariff on India, Trump tariff on Indian exports, Russian crude imports, India-U.S. trade war  India’s Oil Pivot to Russia: Strategic or Risky? Since the Ukraine war began in 2022, India has dramatically increased its oil imports from Russia. What was once a negligible share (0.2%) has surged to over 35% of India’s total crude imports in 2025. The reason? Deep discounts offered by Moscow — often $25–30 below Brent crude — allowed Indian refiners to save billions and stabilize domestic fuel prices. In FY 2024–25, India imported 87.4 million tonnes of Russian oil worth over $50 billion Private refiners like Reliance and Nayara Energy accounted for nearly 60% of these purchases India exported refined products made from Russian crude to Europe, profiting from global price arbitrage 🇺🇸 U.S. Tariff Retaliation: 25% + Penalty, and...
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August 2025 Crypto Market Update: Momentum, Volatility & Macro Moves

 

August 2025 Crypto Market Update: Momentum, Volatility & Macro Moves

The crypto market kicked off August 2025 with a mix of cautious optimism and macroeconomic tension. While Bitcoin remains range-bound, Ethereum and select altcoins are showing signs of bullish momentum. Let’s dive into the key trends, price movements, and what lies ahead.

 Market Overview

MetricValue (Aug 2, 2025)Change (24h)
Total Market Cap$3.76 trillion↓ 5.7%
24-Hour Trading Volume$181.8 billion↑
Bitcoin (BTC)$113,685↓ 1.6%
Ethereum (ETH)$3,516.83↑ 5.0%
Bitcoin Dominance60.1%—
Ethereum Dominance11.2%—
Fear & Greed Index55 (Greed)↓ from 72

 Top Gainers & Losers

Gainers:

  • Definitive EDGE (EDGE): ↑ 45.4% — $0.2173

  • UNIART (UNIART): ↑ 30.5% — $0.03395

  • Treasure MAGIC (MAGIC): ↑ 31.0% — $0.1816

Losers:

  • ZND Token (ZND): ↓ 26.2% — $0.2906

  • BankrCoin (BNKR): ↓ 21.6% — $0.0007926

  • Tokenbot (CLANKER): ↓ 19.6% — $47.37

 Sentiment & Macro Impact

  • Investor Sentiment: The Fear & Greed Index dropped from 73 last month to 55, signaling reduced bullishness.

  • Tariff Shock: Trump's new tariffs on 11 countries (including Canada, Switzerland, and Vietnam) didn’t rattle crypto markets much, showing resilience.

  • ETF Buzz: Greyscale and VanEck revised their Solana ETF proposals, hinting at regulatory progress. SOL, however, dipped 4.84% to $171.39.

 Altcoin Highlights

  • Toncoin (TON): Most searched crypto, up 4.2% to $3.66.

  • Hyperliquid (HYPE): Dropped 8.4% to $37.84.

  • Polkadot & XRP Ecosystems: Among the best performers today.

 What’s Next?

  • Jackson Hole Symposium (Aug 21–23): Could trigger major market moves depending on Fed signals.

  • Token Unlocks: $3B worth of tokens (SUI, APT, AVAX) entering circulation may impact liquidity.

  • FTX Payouts: $1.9B in creditor distributions expected mid-September.

 Final Thoughts

August 2025 is shaping up to be a pivotal month for crypto. While Bitcoin consolidates, Ethereum and altcoins are gaining traction. Macro factors like inflation data, ETF approvals, and token unlocks will likely dictate the next big move.

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