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August's Most Chaotic Altcoins

Tokens that caught our attention this month with huge price swings, controversies and catalysts.
August's Most Chaotic Altcoins
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Aug 21, 2025 • 5 min read
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Crypto markets thrive on chaos, and this month has been no exception! July’s high-fliers became August’s rejects as new narratives flipped the script and traders rotated into fresher manias.

Whether you’re hunting the next moonshot or dodging the next rug, these five tokens that have defined August will be worth paying attention to in the month ahead. Today, we’re diving into the biggest winners, the hardest losers, and the wild catalysts behind this month’s most explosive altcoin stories. 👇

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August's Most Chaotic Altcoins
Jack Inabinet

Written by Jack Inabinet

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Jack Inabinet is a Senior Analyst with a passion for exploring the bleeding edge of crypto and finance. Prior to joining Bankless, Jack worked as an analyst at HAL Real Estate where he conducted market research and financial analysis for commercial apartment development and acquisition activities in the Seattle region. He graduated from the University of Washington’s Michael G. Foster School of Business.

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