Bitcoin Holds Steady at $78K as AlphaPepe's Presale Clock Keeps Moving

Bitcoin is holding at $78K despite $202 million in ETF outflows, leaving traders waiting for confirmation before considering higher targets. The market wants a clean answer from the chart, but so far, it hasn't provided one. Meanwhile, AlphaPepe has entered the next 100x crypto debate with its Stage 20 live at $0.02845, having raised over $2.54 million and attracting more than 11,300 holders.

AlphaPepe is not just a meme project; it's developing AI DEX utility through AlphaSwap, which scans token contracts, flags risky setups, tracks whale movement, and surfaces trend signals for retail traders. This product proof demonstrates the project's capabilities before its listing. Stage 20 has sold out fast, with a bonus drop offering multipliers up to +200% extra ALPE for 48 hours.

The fourth CEX reveal is today, August 31, with rumors of Tier-1 listings approaching. Whales are joining in on the news while the DEX launch arrives in Q1 2027. Bitcoin can still push higher if ETF demand improves and resistance breaks, but the path needs confirmation before traders treat the next level as the obvious target.