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ChatGPT’s XRP Analysis: XRP ETF Breaks $100M and Garlinghouse Eyes Trump Crypto BoardChatGPT’s XRP analysis has revealed that XRP is consolidating at $2.6834 in a key decision zone, as the XRP ETF surpasses $100 million in assets under management.Meanwhile, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse is reportedly being considered for President Trump’s Crypto Advisory Board, and Evernorth holdings reach 388.7M XRP at 95% of the target.ChatGPT’s XRP analysis synthesizes 26+ technical indicators at the key $2.61-$2.74 decision range.Key EMA Sandwich ZoneXRP at $2.6834 reflects +12.5% recovery from the October 16 low of $2.3843. Trading in the range between $2.6905 (high) and $2.6013 (low).Source: TradingViewRSI at 40.67 approaches oversold. Moving averages show mixed structure: Above 20-day at $2.5614 (-4.6%) 200-day at $2.6116 (-2.7%) as support But below 50-day at $2.6924 (+0.3%) 100-day at $2.7361 (+2.0%) as resistance. Key sandwich between EMAs.The MACD is weakly bullish at 0.0435, but the histogram is negative at -0.1011, indicating a loss of momentum.Source: TradingViewHigh ATR at 2.4416 confirms breakout potential. Consolidating in $2.61-$2.74 range for 2 weeks with declining volume. The historical pattern suggests a 60% breakout probability versus a 40% breakdown.ETF Milestone Meets Political IntegrationXRP ETF breaks $100 million in assets under management within weeks. Community emphasizes “institutions quietly moving, that’s not retail money, that’s institutions loading bags before headlines catch up. XRP isn’t late, just getting started.” Garlinghouse is also reportedly considered the “leading candidate for President Trump’s new Crypto Advisory Board.”Additionally, Ripple unveiled Ripple Prime after closing $1.25 billion deal. Evernorth Holdings also reaches 388.7M XRP (95% of the target) at the same time, with an average buy price of $2.44. With today’s close of Hidden Road (now Ripple Prime), Ripple has announced 5 major acquisitions in ~2 years (GTreasury last week, Rail in August, Standard Custody in 2024, Metaco in 2023). As we continue to build solutions towards enabling an Internet of Value – I’m reminding you… https://t.co/O5Uub7ulw9— Brad Garlinghouse (@bgarlinghouse) October 24, 2025 Garlinghouse also declares, “XRP central to everything Ripple does – lock in.” That statement has fueled optimism with the XRP community.Today as well, XRP rose 3% to $2.63, after influencer James Wynn invested over $25,000 and forecasted the token reaching $500 or $1,000 to overhaul global finance using Ripple’s reserves. Imagine this. $XRP teleports over $500 per coin instantly.The administration then use the premine to pay off the $35T debt Whole new financial system. Ripple at the centre of everything.Early holders are now upper class elite humanoids – Wynn— James Wynn (@JamesWynnReal) October 26, 2025 Institutional Accumulation Phase XRP maintains $161.38B market cap (+2.32%). Volume surged +41.65% to $4.97B, producing a 3.07% ratio. Market dominance 4.14% (-0.01%). Holder count 484,600. Give this week’s performance, analyst notes “XRP had one of best weekly candle closes, back above weekly Ichimoku baseline. All time highs coming” with targets between $5-$10. $XRP had one of the best weekly candle closes tonight. Back above the weekly Ichimoku baseline.All time highs are coming pic.twitter.com/C7mgiife3O— The Great Mattsby (@matthughes13) October 27, 2025 Social Sentiment: Institutional Accumulation Narrative LunarCrush shows AltRank 704 (+346). Galaxy Score 66 (+14). Engagements 7.17M (-2.45M) Mentions 24.65K (-1.81K). Social dominance 3.15% (+0.25%) Sentiment 86% positive. Mainly in the timeline, analysts are very keen on “XRP outperforming BTC today” with “XRPETH weekly RSI made bull div, first since June 2024. Very bullish XRP > ETH next 3 months.“Technical discussions center on “holding within mid-base channel hints at accumulation. So long as XRP holds, upside expected.”Traders advised to “ladder out from $5-$10 and leave moon bags depending on wider markets” with “$2.85 next sell wall” identified as critical resistance beyond EMA cluster.ChatGPT’s XRP Analysis: ETF Milestone Tests BreakoutChatGPT’s XRP analysis reveals XRP at a key juncture. Immediate resistance $2.6924 (50-day EMA) Key resistance $2.7361 (100-day EMA). Break above $2.74 with volume targets $2.80-$3.00. Support at $2.6116 (200-day EMA). Major support $2.5614 (20-day EMA). Break below $2.61 triggers a correction toward $2.56-$2.45. Three-Month XRP ForecastBullish Breakout (40%)Break above $2.74 with volume drives rally toward $2.80-$3.00 (4-12% upside), then $3.20-$3.50 (19-30% upside).Requires RSI reclaim 50 and volume above 120M.Bearish Breakdown (35%)Rejection at $2.69 with a break below $2.61 triggers a decline toward $2.56-$2.45 (2-7% downside).Extended Consolidation (25%)Continued ranging $2.61-$2.74 for 5-10 days allows institutional accumulation before a catalyst-driven break.ChatGPT’s XRP Analysis: Institutional Positioning Awaits CatalystNext Target: $2.80-$3.00 if $2.74 Breaks, $2.56-$2.45 if $2.61 FailsXRP ETF breaking $100M within weeks indicates institutional interest, while Evernorth’s 388.7M XRP accumulation at $2.44 provides support.Garlinghouse’s potential Trump Crypto Advisory Board role and Dubai appearance with Saylor, Raoul, and CZ validates integration. However, RSI at 40.67 and declining volume show consolidation fatigue. The key $2.61-$2.74 decision zone requires breakout confirmation; the best strategy is to wait for a decisive break with volume expansion.Ripple’s record 650M XRP monthly distribution and RLUSD $900M milestone support utility, but near-term clarity is needed. Historical 60% breakout probability favors bulls if $2.74 is reclaimed.The post ChatGPT’s XRP Analysis: XRP ETF Breaks $100M and Garlinghouse Eyes Trump Crypto Board appeared first on Cryptonews.
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ETF Delays Shake Market Confidence, But XRP’s Volume Spike Supports a $2.9 Bullish SignalXRP is staging a remarkable rebound, rising from early October lows of $1.77 to over $2.60, even as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) prolongs its review of pending XRP ETF filings. The delays have sparked mixed market sentiment, yet XRP’s trading volume and technical setup indicate growing bullish momentum. Over the weekend, XRP surged to $2.68, breaking critical resistance at $2.63 on a 147% volume spike, one of the largest in recent months. This explosive move coincided with renewed optimism following Ripple’s strategic acquisitions, including the integration of Ripple Prime and GTreasury, which CEO Brad Garlinghouse said place XRP “at the center of everything Ripple does.” Technical Indicators Strengthen the Bullish Outlook From a technical perspective, XRP’s chart paints a clear bullish picture. The token has moved firmly above both its 50-day and 200-day exponential moving averages (EMAs), key indicators of trend continuation. It has also formed an inverse head-and-shoulders pattern, historically signaling potential for higher highs. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) remains near 70, showing strong demand despite slightly overbought conditions. Analysts expect a confirmed breakout above $2.70 to set the stage for XRP to reach the $2.90–$3.00 range in the near term. Momentum indicators such as the True Strength Index (TSI) and rising open interest in CME XRP futures, which recently crossed $27 billion in notional volume, reinforce this bullish outlook. However, traders are watching the $2.54–$2.58 support zone closely. A drop below this range could weaken momentum and invite short-term corrections. Institutional Flows Signal Confidence in XRP’s Future While ETF delays have briefly dented sentiment, institutional accumulation around XRP remains strong. The token’s rapid integration into U.S.-listed ETFs, expanding derivatives markets, and corporate adoption, including Evernorth’s treasury allocation, underscore growing confidence in Ripple’s long-term fundamentals. Institutional demand continues to accelerate through vehicles like the REX-Osprey XRP ETF, which recently surpassed $100 million in assets under management, placing XRP as a mainstream financial instrument rather than a speculative token. With global crypto market capitalization hovering near $3.8 trillion and the Federal Reserve’s upcoming rate decision expected to ease liquidity constraints, analysts believe XRP could outperform peers in the next leg of the bull cycle. If buying pressure holds above $2.70, the $2.90 breakout target may only mark the beginning of a broader rally, one that cements XRP’s role at the heart of institutional digital finance. Cover image from ChatGPT, XRPUSD on Tradingview
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Canada Races to Finalize Stablecoin Rules Before Budget Reveal – Why?Canada is moving quickly to finalize long-awaited rules for stablecoins ahead of its federal budget announcement on November 4, as policymakers rush to keep pace with the United States and prevent a loss of financial sovereignty amid rising use of U.S. dollar-backed tokens.According to Bloomberg, government officials have spent weeks holding closed-door consultations with regulators and industry stakeholders to develop a regulatory framework for stablecoins. According to Bloomberg, Canada is accelerating the development of its stablecoin regulatory framework, with details expected to be officially announced in the federal budget to be presented by Finance Minister François‑Philippe Champagne on November 4. Government officials…— Wu Blockchain (@WuBlockchain) October 27, 2025 The rules are expected to be outlined in the upcoming budget to be presented by Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne.Officials familiar with the discussions said the government is now working toward addressing stablecoin oversight directly in the budget documents.The move comes amid growing concern from policymakers, market participants, and economists that Canada is falling behind other major economies, particularly the United States, in establishing clear rules for the stablecoin industry.Ottawa Urged to Act on Stablecoin Rules or Risk Losing Capital to U.S.Stablecoins, cryptocurrencies pegged to traditional currencies like the U.S. dollar, have grown into a central part of the global digital payments ecosystem. They are often issued by private companies such as Tether and Circle and backed by assets like U.S. Treasury bills to maintain price stability. The United States recently passed the GENIUS Act, granting regulators the authority to supervise stablecoin issuers, set reserve standards, and enforce anti–money laundering rules. The new law classified compliant stablecoins as payment instruments, giving the U.S. a clear framework that the industry has widely embraced.In contrast, Canada still lacks dedicated legislation. Regulators have said stablecoins could fall under existing securities or derivatives laws, but industry experts argue they should be treated as payment instruments instead. John Ruffolo, vice chair of the Council of Canadian Innovators, has urged Ottawa to act swiftly, warning that inaction could push capital south of the border.Without a clear framework, he said, Canadian investors and savers may increasingly turn to U.S. stablecoins to transfer funds internationally, effectively enriching American institutions and shifting financial data and liquidity outside the country.Data from Desjardins supports that concern. Foreign exchange strategist Mirza Shaheryar Baig noted that roughly 99% of global stablecoin value is pegged to the U.S. dollar. Since the GENIUS Act requires issuers to hold primarily U.S. Treasuries, he said, foreign adoption is fueling new and sustained demand for U.S. debt. Baig warned that widespread use of U.S. dollar stablecoins in Canada could weaken the country’s monetary sovereignty and reduce the Bank of Canada’s control over its money supply.The central bank itself has echoed the urgency. Ron Morrow, the Bank of Canada’s executive director of payments, supervision, and oversight, said in September that Canada must “weigh the merits of federal stablecoin regulation, similar to what other countries have done.”Source: Bank of CanadaMorrow warned that for stablecoins to function as real money, they must be “as safe and stable as the balance in your bank account.” The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) has also expressed concern over the lack of regulatory clarity, calling for consistent national rules.Can New Rules Keep Canada Competitive in the Digital Payments Era?The absence of legislation has already begun to show economic consequences. A Desjardins report in October cautioned that Canada risks falling behind the U.S. and Europe, both of which have implemented stablecoin frameworks.Source: DesjardinsThe report also linked Shopify’s recent move to accept payments in USDC, a dollar-pegged stablecoin, to the growing attractiveness of U.S. digital payment systems.While a few domestic projects, such as QCAD and CADC, have introduced Canadian dollar–backed stablecoins, their adoption remains limited due to uncertainty over compliance and licensing requirements.Tetra Trust, a regulated Canadian custodian backed by National Bank and Shopify, plans to launch its own CAD-backed stablecoin in 2026, but experts say progress will remain slow until federal rules are established.Canada’s crypto adoption rate remains moderate compared to global trends. According to the Bank of Canada’s most recent “Methods-of-Payment” report, only around 3% of Canadians used Bitcoin for transactions in 2023, while cash accounted for 20% of all purchases. E-transfers remain the country’s most popular payment option, used by nearly 60% of respondents.Source: Bank of CanadaDespite this, Canada remains an early hub for crypto infrastructure, hosting over 3,000 Bitcoin ATMs, the second-largest number in the world.Institutional interest in digital assets has also grown. A 2024 KPMG survey found that 39% of Canadian institutional investors had some exposure to crypto, up from 31% in 2021. Many industry participants view regulatory clarity as key to maintaining that momentum. Coinbase, one of the world’s largest exchanges, has warned that without reform, Canada risks losing its competitive edge. @coinbase warns Canada risks losing its global economic edge without crypto reforms, urging innovation-friendly regulations to harness the potential of digital assets and maintain competitiveness.#canada #cryptohttps://t.co/xy66i2EN0L— Cryptonews.com (@cryptonews) March 27, 2025 The federal government’s fragmented regulatory structure, split between federal agencies, the Bank of Canada, OSFI, and 13 provincial securities commissions, has slowed policymaking. Advocates hope the upcoming budget will unify these efforts and provide a coherent framework for stablecoins similar to the U.S. approach.The issue also carries political weight. With an election on the horizon, the Liberal government faces pressure to demonstrate progress on financial innovation. Prime Minister-designate Mark Carney, a former Bank of England and Bank of Canada governor, has previously expressed skepticism about cryptocurrencies, though he has acknowledged in his book Value(s) that central bank–issued digital currencies could represent “the most likely future of money.”The post Canada Races to Finalize Stablecoin Rules Before Budget Reveal – Why? appeared first on Cryptonews.
Digital Yen Goes Live: JPYC EX Integrates Traditional Finance With DeFiJapan has officially stepped into the regulated stablecoin era with the launch of JPYC EX, the country’s first fully licensed digital yen under the revised Payment Services Act. This milestone marks a pivotal moment for Japan’s financial sector, bridging traditional banking infrastructure with the Web3 ecosystem. Building on earlier versions of JPYC, the new JPYC EX is designed to serve as a compliant, yen-backed stablecoin connecting the nation’s banking system to blockchain-based commerce, DeFi applications, and cross-border payments. With full legal authorization and asset backing, it positions the yen as a future cornerstone in global digital finance. According to CryptoQuant, the total stablecoin market capitalization has now surpassed $150 billion, forming the backbone of liquidity for crypto markets, DeFi protocols, and global payments. Analysts from Citi and Bloomberg project that this figure could expand to between $1.6 and $4 trillion by 2030. Within that rapid growth, JPYC is forecasted to capture roughly 2% of the market, reaching a valuation of around $70 billion. A Fully Regulated Digital Yen Bridging Japan’s Finance and Web3 What distinguishes JPYC EX from other stablecoins is its combination of regulatory clarity, asset backing, and technical versatility. Domestic bank deposits and Japanese government bonds fully collateralize each token, ensuring complete transparency and stability. This structure makes JPYC EX one of the world’s most legally robust stablecoins. A benchmark for compliance-driven innovation in digital finance. Built on Ethereum, Polygon, and Avalanche, JPYC EX provides instant yen transfers with near-zero fees. Making it a practical tool for businesses and individuals alike. It supports commerce, payroll, peer-to-peer payments, and DeFi applications, offering the efficiency of blockchain without sacrificing legal or operational safeguards. JPYC EX also aligns closely with Japan’s digital transformation strategy, which aims to merge traditional finance with emerging Web3 systems. By serving as a settlement layer for e-commerce platforms, NFT marketplaces, and cross-border transactions, the stablecoin enables instant yen transfers across Asia, lowering costs and increasing accessibility for international trade. Looking ahead, analysts forecast JPYC’s market capitalization could reach $70 billion by 2030. It represents roughly 2% of the global stablecoin market. This growth potential underscores Japan’s ambition to establish the digital yen as a key pillar of the decentralized global economy. With its blend of regulatory trust, technological precision, and global reach, JPYC EX may redefine how national currencies operate in the Web3 era. Stablecoin Dominance Shows a Cooling Phase After Recent Surge The chart shows that stablecoin market dominance currently sits around 8.31%, following a sharp rise earlier in October that pushed the ratio above 9%. This level often signals heightened demand for liquidity and safety, as traders move capital into stable assets amid market uncertainty. Over the past few months, dominance has steadily climbed from the 7.3%–7.5% range, reflecting a cautious sentiment as Bitcoin and major altcoins face selling pressure. However, the recent pullback suggests that some funds are beginning to rotate back into risk assets, a potential early sign of market stabilization. Technically, the dominance remains above both the 50-day and 200-day moving averages, indicating a broader uptrend in liquidity positioning. If this level holds, it may serve as a buffer during continued volatility. Conversely, a sustained drop below 8% could signal that traders are redeploying capital into crypto assets, possibly fueling short-term rallies. Stablecoin dominance remains elevated — a sign that market participants still prefer holding dry powder. Until dominance begins a more decisive decline, this cautious stance will likely persist, underscoring the market’s fragile balance between risk-off sentiment and the readiness for re-entry into volatile assets. Featured image from ChatGPT, chart from TradingView.com
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Bitcoin Faces Fork Risk: BIP-444’s Legal Warnings Ignite Community BacklashThe Bitcoin (BTC) developer community is facing some disquiet after the publication of Bitcoin Improvement Proposal 444 (BIP-444), a “reduced data” soft fork that aims to restrict certain types of data storage on-chain. The proposal, introduced by contributor dathonohm and linked to long-time developer Luke Dashjr, has triggered debate due to language suggesting legal consequences for rejecting the fork. The Contentious Proposal Published on October 24, 2025, BIP-444 is labeled a “Reduced Data Temporary Softfork.” Its main goal is to stop people from storing large files, like images, within Bitcoin transactions. The authors argue this is needed because Bitcoin Core 30 lifted the 80-byte cap on OP_RETURN transactions, allowing users to store nearly 4 MB of non-financial data on-chain. They claim it could lead to illegal content being permanently added to the blockchain, putting every person running a Bitcoin node at legal risk. Dashjr previously described the changes made to OP_RETURN transactions as “utter insanity,” warning it would open the door to spam and unwanted data. Supporters of the modification argued that Bitcoin should remain neutral, relaying all valid transactions regardless of purpose. Now, BIP-444 appears to be a counterreaction to that liberalization, an effort to reintroduce strict limits after Core 30’s expansion. However, critics argue that the proposal’s tone and technical implications cross a line. In one section, the draft warns that “rejecting this softfork may subject you to legal or moral consequences, or could result in you splitting off to a new altcoin like Bcash.” This has been seen by many as an attempt to force the change through by using fear. Another part calls for “retroactive chain reorganization” to counter “an immediate crisis” caused by alleged illegal content in Bitcoin Core 30. This means that if a block with “troublesome content” is found, the new rules could be applied to erase it and all blocks after it, effectively rewriting a part of the blockchain’s history. Critics point out that the proposal admits it does not completely stop spam. It also places strict limits on advanced smart contracts, which could pause development on projects like BitVM. Community Division and Technical Concerns The backlash from well-known community figures has been swift and severe. Research group BitMEX Research warned that the plan could have the opposite of its intended effect. “A bad actor who wants to conduct a double spend attack could put CSAM onchain to cause a re-org and succeed with their attack,” they posted. “The proposal therefore provides an economic incentive for onchain CSAM.” Many are worried about the technical fallout. Developer Stephan Livera highlighted a comment from a fellow expert who warned that restricting Taproot scripts and removing OP_IF could “freeze funds” or block legitimate smart contract use cases like inheritance and recovery systems. Another developer, Nitesh, expressed a common feeling of frustration, posting: “The way the BIP has been worded sounds like the govt is threatening us.” Developer Matt Corallo summed up the concerns of many by comparing the careful approach usually taken with Bitcoin changes to this proposal’s aggressive style, simply stating, “This BIP: ‘YOLO’”. Supporters, however, see the measure as a short-term fix. On-chain analyst _Checkmate defended the plan, saying, “We need a temporary soft fork to stop the spread of spam. Just give us two weeks.” Dashjr himself responded to critics by saying the proposal has “no technical objections” and aims to make spam-based Taproot abuse invalid. The post Bitcoin Faces Fork Risk: BIP-444’s Legal Warnings Ignite Community Backlash appeared first on CryptoPotato.
Bitcoin Climbs Above $115,000 on US-China Trade Deal OptimismCrypto markets recorded modest gains on Monday after rallying sharply over the weekend as trader optimism was revived by news of a U.S.-China trade agreement – even as the U.S. government shutdown continues.Bitcoin (BTC) climbed around 1.8% to trade near $115,600, holding its position above a critical support level after dropping to as low as $107,000 last week. Meanwhile, Ethereum (ETH) rose 3% to about $4,183, driving its weekly gains to roughly 4%.To continue reading this as well as other DeFi and Web3 news, visit us at thedefiant.io
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China’s Central Bank Calls Stablecoins a ‘Threat,’ Vows Crackdown: ReportChina’s central bank has issued one of its strongest warnings yet against stablecoins, calling them a threat to global financial stability and vowing to tighten its crackdown on domestic cryptocurrency activities.Speaking at the 2025 Financial Street Annual Meeting in Beijing, Pan Gongsheng, governor of the People’s Bank of China (PBoC), said that stablecoins, digital assets pegged to fiat currencies like the U.S. dollar, have created new vulnerabilities in the global financial system and could undermine the monetary sovereignty of smaller economies.Sign for the Annual Conference of Financial Street Forum 2025, Beijing, October 26, 2025. Source: VCGCan Stablecoins Ever Meet China’s Strict Financial Standards?Pan said virtual currencies remain in their early stages of development, despite the rapid expansion of the market in recent years. He warned that “stablecoins have amplified weaknesses in the global financial system,” citing their role in market speculation and their failure to meet key compliance standards such as customer identification and anti-money laundering (AML) requirements.“Stablecoins, as a form of financial activity, still cannot meet the basic requirements of financial supervision,” Pan told the conference. “They expose loopholes that can facilitate illegal fund transfers, terrorist financing, and money laundering.”Pan said the central bank would continue to work closely with law enforcement to crack down on cryptocurrency operations and speculative activities within mainland China. He described the measures implemented by the PBoC in recent years as “effective,” reaffirming the country’s zero-tolerance policy toward private digital currencies.China has maintained a sweeping ban on crypto trading, mining, and exchange operations since 2017, citing financial risks and the potential for consumer harm. The PBoC has consistently positioned digital assets as a threat to economic order while promoting the state-backed digital yuan (e-CNY) as a safer alternative.Pan also said the central bank would “closely monitor and assess the development of stablecoins in overseas markets,” suggesting that the PBoC remains wary of how foreign stablecoin growth could influence China’s financial stability.The warning comes amid growing global debate over the rapid expansion of the stablecoin sector. Chinese Economists Warn USD Stablecoin Growth Threatens Yuan InternationalizationAccording to data from blockchain analytics firm DefiLlama, the total market capitalization of stablecoins has reached about $308 billion, with Tether (USDT) and USD Coin (USDC) accounting for nearly 87% of the supply.Source: DefiLlamaThe two tokens have processed more than $27 trillion in settlements over the past year, according to research from Andreessen Horowitz.Stablecoin transaction volumes have surged to $46 trillion in total value over the past twelve months, roughly comparable to the U.S. Automated Clearing House (ACH) system that underpins much of the American banking network.Source: A16z Even when adjusted for artificial trading activity, the sector processed about $9 trillion, representing more than half of Visa’s global payment volume.This explosive growth has sparked warnings not only from China but also from international regulators. During the recent International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington, D.C., global finance ministers and central bank governors raised concerns about the systemic risks posed by stablecoins.Many officials echoed Pan’s comments, saying the tokens fall short of basic AML and know-your-customer (KYC) standards and could enable illicit financial flows.Economists in China have also voiced concerns that the global rise of U.S. dollar-backed stablecoins could weaken the country’s financial autonomy. Wang Yongli, a former deputy governor of the Bank of China, wrote in June that the dominance of USD-pegged stablecoins “poses a strategic challenge” to the renminbi’s internationalization. Former Bank of China deputy governor urges a mainland policy shift to counter the growing influence of dollar-linked stablecoins and explore offshore digital yuan models.#china #stablecoin #cbdchttps://t.co/HM3J0sQn4d— Cryptonews.com (@cryptonews) June 3, 2025 He warned that if the digital yuan cannot compete with the efficiency and global reach of these tokens, China’s efforts to promote its currency abroad could face “serious obstacles.”Wang urged the government to accelerate the rollout of the e-CNY and explore the possibility of an offshore yuan-denominated stablecoin through Hong Kong.China Blocks Tech Giants’ Stablecoin Ambitions as Hong Kong Opens Licensing RegimeThe issue has also touched China’s major tech companies. Earlier this month, Ant Group and JD.com paused their plans to issue stablecoins in Hong Kong following reported instructions from the PBoC and the Cyberspace Administration of China. China's Ant Group and https://t.co/C3Cvy06AMt have paused their Hong Kong stablecoin plans after Beijing signalled that private firms should not issue currency-like tokens.#AntGroup #JD.com #Stablecoins https://t.co/u6zilMlnBh— Cryptonews.com (@cryptonews) October 20, 2025 Officials reportedly told both firms to suspend their projects to prevent private companies from issuing tokens that function like money, arguing that the right to issue currency must remain with the state.Hong Kong, however, has moved in the opposite direction. In August, the city introduced one of the world’s first dedicated stablecoin licensing regimes, inviting applications from major financial institutions and blockchain firms.The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has already received expressions of interest from more than 40 companies, including Ant Group, JD.com, Circle, and Standard Chartered.While Hong Kong positions itself as a global digital asset hub, Beijing’s stance remains strict. In August, Chinese regulators ordered brokerages and think tanks to halt the publication of reports or seminars that promote stablecoins, citing fraud and speculative risks. Chinese financial regulators have instructed local brokerages to halt publishing studies or hosting seminars that promote stablecoins.#China #Stablecoinshttps://t.co/fN6nPVdI2h— Cryptonews.com (@cryptonews) August 8, 2025 Pan’s latest remarks reinforce that Beijing’s long-standing crypto policy is unlikely to soften soon. He emphasized that while blockchain technology holds promise, its application must “operate within strict regulatory boundaries.”“Virtual assets and their derivatives must never undermine financial stability or monetary sovereignty,” he said. “The People’s Bank of China will continue to act decisively to safeguard economic and financial order.”The post China’s Central Bank Calls Stablecoins a ‘Threat,’ Vows Crackdown: Report appeared first on Cryptonews.
Price predictions 10/27: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, ADA, HYPEBitcoin and several major altcoins have started a strong recovery, but the relief rally is expected to face significant headwinds near major overhead resistance levels.
Price predictions 10/27: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, ADA, HYPEBitcoin and several major altcoins have started a strong recovery, but the relief rally is expected to face significant headwinds near major overhead resistance levels.
Michael Saylor’s Strategy buys 390 Bitcoin for $43 millionMichael Saylor’s Strategy continues to buy Bitcoin, despite the asset trading near historic highs. While markets debate whether bitcoin is overheated, Michael Saylor is still buying, showing his continued confidence in BTC’s long-term trajectory. On Monday, September 27, Strategy reported…
Ethereum Forms Bullish Pattern, Breakout Toward $5K Could Be NextEthereum nears $4,250 resistance with bullish signals from charts, whale activity, and shrinking exchange supply pointing to possible expansion.
Ethereum Forms Bullish Pattern, Breakout Toward $5K Could Be NextEthereum (ETH) is showing early signs of entering a possible expansion phase as it nears a key technical level. With ETH recently testing the $4,250 resistance zone, analysts are monitoring market behavior for a breakout and confirmation above this price level. On-chain metrics, technical patterns, and investor behavior are aligning to suggest a potential continuation in Ethereum’s price trend. Power-of-3 Pattern Nearing Expansion Phase Ethereum is trading just below $4,200 after gaining over 2% in the past 24 hours. Technical analysts have identified a Power-of-3 (PO3) pattern forming on the 12-hour chart. This structure involves three stages — accumulation, manipulation, and expansion. According to analyst BitBull, Ethereum has completed the accumulation and manipulation phases. The accumulation range was between $3,570 and $4,050. This period showed sideways movement with low volatility. The manipulation stage followed, where price dipped below $3,670, triggering liquidity grabs before recovering quickly. $ETH is perfectly forming a Power-of-3 pattern. Accumulation has happened. Manipulation has happened. A breakout and close above $4,250 level will trigger the expansion phase. pic.twitter.com/Ho4VrBIG29 — BitBull (@AkaBull_) October 27, 2025 The $4,250 resistance is seen as a major level for ETH. Analysts suggest that a clean breakout and daily close above this point could open the way for higher price targets. Fibonacci extension levels on the current chart place short- to mid-term targets at $5,270 and $5,940. Lennaert Snyder noted that ETH recently tested the upper boundary of the compression range around $4,250 after reclaiming $4,030. He also pointed out possible support zones at $4,079 and $4,000. Long-Term Channel Supports Bullish Structure Ethereum’s price continues to track within a long-term ascending channel. This pattern has held since 2017, carrying ETH through multiple market cycles. It includes higher highs and higher lows, consistent with a rising trend. CryptoELITES shared a chart showing the 2017 and 2021 all-time highs forming part of this ongoing structure. They added that Ethereum is “approaching the projected 2025 ATH,” which is based on the channel’s upper boundary. As long as ETH stays within this trend, analysts expect it to aim higher over time. Reduced Exchange Reserves and Wallet Accumulation On-chain data shows a drop in ETH held on exchanges, from 9 million to 6.7 million ETH over recent months. This signals reduced selling pressure, as tokens are being moved off exchanges. Such behavior often points to long-term holding or staking. As CryptoPotato reported, large wallet activity has also changed direction. After offloading over 1.3 million ETH in 11 days, whale and shark wallets are now reaccumulating. Meanwhile, investor Tom Lee has remained bullish. With the ETH price nearing the $4,250 breakout level, analysts and market participants are closely watching whether Ethereum will enter the expansion phase of the Power-of-3 pattern and continue its upward trend. The post Ethereum Forms Bullish Pattern, Breakout Toward $5K Could Be Next appeared first on CryptoPotato.
BONK Battles Back After Breaking Support; Traders Eye $0.000015 ReboundBONK slipped below the key $0.000015 support but traders anticipate a near-term bounce as volume surges.
White House GameStop Tweet Causes WLFI Frenzy as Volume Spikes to $222M: Maxi Doge to Soar Next?What to Know: 1️⃣ A surprise White House post featuring Donald Trump as Halo’s Master Chief sent social media — and GameStop traders — into overdrive, fueling speculation of deeper ties between Trump’s circle and retail-favorite stocks. 2️⃣ Binance founder CZ’s presidential pardon restores a key link between Trump-aligned World Liberty Financial (WLFI) and global crypto liquidity, with WLFI’s trading volume spiking to $222 million. 3️⃣ GameStop’s parody “end of the console wars” post cleverly revived nostalgic gaming culture while amplifying retail investor attention — just as WLFI and meme-coin markets caught fire. 4️⃣ Meme coin Maxi Doge ($MAXI) has surged past $3.7 million in presale funding, with whales and retail traders alike viewing it as the next high-momentum play alongside $WLFI and $GME. First, US President Donald Trump pardons Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, also known as CZ. Next, Gamestop drops a mocking, press-release-style announcement declaring the end of the console wars. Then, the White House (yes, that one) pushes a pic of Donald Trump as Halo’s Master Chief. All fun and games, or is there something brewing underneath it all? In the wake of the tweets, $WLFI’s trading volume briefly spiked to $220M before falling back below $200M. Will CZ’s restoration push $WLFI even higher on the back of Trump’s support? Time for a closer look at what’s going on, and why meme coin upstart Maxi Doge ($MAXI) could take off. CZ + Binance + MGX = WLFI It’s no secret that CZ had lobbied for the pardon for years. It’s also no secret that Binance has been a key player in negotiations between MGX – the Abu Dhabi-based investment company that sank $2B into USD1, World Liberty Financial’s stablecoin – and WLFI. That deal probably generates significant amounts (around $50M per year) of income for World Liberty Financial based on yield from treasury notes. Regardless of the gory details of the deal between MGX and WLFI, Binance’s role is clear. And now, with CZ cleared and a potential return to Binance possible, Trump’s World Liberty Financial has (re)gained an important ally. But what about GameStop? GameStop + Halo = Memes, Evolved The original title for Halo – back in the halcyon days of 2004 – was ‘Halo: Combat Evolved.’ GameStop remembers those days and decided to remind everyone of them in a probably unserious press release on X. Fair play on GameStop, which knows its memes and popular culture. The ‘PR’ jokingly refers to the end of the console wars, the decades-long competition over which company and console would launch the biggest games (and draw the most players). Halo, released initially on Xbox, is finally arriving on PlayStation in 2026. Two decades+ later, but finally full circle. Enter Donald Trump’s social media team at the White House, who saw an opportunity and took it: Why the shout-out? That’s where the details end and the speculation begins: Could Barron Trump, whose stake in the World Liberty fortune probably amounts to nearly $150M, be looking for a new place to invest? Would GameStop work? Could GameStop seek further support from Trump’s White House? Is the move merely a distraction, taking away from the ongoing shutdown? There’s no way to tell. Regardless, GameStop is honoring Halo, and then the White House’s response. However, as it sets up for the biggest crypto presales of 2025 to achieve immediate success, Max Doge. Maxi Doge ($MAXI) – Lift, Pump, Repeat for Maximum Doge Gains Barron Trump is 6’8” tall. He stands out in a crowd, just like Maxi Doge ($MAXI) intends to do in the $40B dog-themed meme coin market. What is Maxi Doge? It’s a pure meme coin. No utility, no real-world application, no problem; it’s all about relentless marketing and the meme coin momentum shared with Maxi’s better-known sibling, Dogecoin ($DOGE). Why would anyone look twice at $MAXI? Because while it’s a simple project, there’s a real vibe there. Over $3.7M has poured into the $MAXI presale, headlined by two major whale buys of $314K each. The project supports the presale with a tokenomics structure that allocates a full 40% of available tokens to marketing opportunities. During the presale, investors can stake their purchases for an additional 80% APY. If that sounds like a win, you can learn how to buy and stake $MAXI with our guide. Our price prediction for Maxi Doge suggests the token could potentially climb from $0.000265 to $0.0058, generating 2088% returns for investors who get in now. To avoid missing out, check out the $MAXI presale page for the latest information. What will CZ do now that he’s been pardoned? And where will WLFI go from here? The token is already up 10% for the week, with a 24-hour trading volume of around $176M; will it make further moves in the future? Watch $MAXI, $GME, and $WLFI for more crypto craziness and potentially game-changing moves. As always, do your own research – this isn’t financial advice. Authored by Bogdan Patru for Bitcoinist — https://bitcoinist.com/white-house-gamestop-tweet-causes-wlfi-frenzy
TVL on Kraken’s L2 Ink Surges 3,800% in Less Than Two WeeksInk, a Layer 2 (L2) blockchain launched by U.S. crypto exchange Kraken in December 2024, saw its total value locked (TVL) surge by nearly 3,800% in less than two weeks, climbing from $6.42 million on Oct. 15 to nearly $249 million as of press time.However, data from DefiLlama shows that out of 30 protocols deployed on Ink, more than 97% of this sharp increase came from a single product, Tydro, a non-custodial lending protocol built by the Ink Foundation, as a white label instance of open-source DeFi giant Aave. To continue reading this as well as other DeFi and Web3 news, visit us at thedefiant.io
Fed Week Drama: Will Bitcoin Fall First and Explode Later?Bitcoin continues to trade above $115,000 after breaking a key resistance in the past few days. With the Federal Reserve’s next policy meeting approaching, attention has shifted to a potential pullback. Traders are watching the $111K–$113K area as a possible support zone. The current setup could offer a new entry before the next leg up. BTC Holds Above Breakout Zone Bitcoin crossed the $112,000 level late last week, breaking through a resistance level that had held for several weeks. Michaël van de Poppe commented, “The $112K marked the tipping point for me.” Over the past 24 hours, though, BTC has remained steady in the $115,000 range. Source: Michaël van de Poppe/X If the asset retraces in the short term, the $111,000–$113,000 zone is expected to be tested. This range is now viewed as support after acting as resistance during the recent move up. Market participants are watching this level closely ahead of the FOMC announcement. Notably, the next resistance sits between $119,500 and $120,000. If Bitcoin can move through this area, it may challenge its previous all-time high near $124,100. Some traders expect this to happen in early November. Ted stated, “Bitcoin needs to reclaim the $118,000 zone, and a new ATH could happen in 1–2 weeks.” BTC has also closed above its 20-week moving average, which is viewed as a longer-term trend marker, according to Benjamin Cowen. CME Futures Gap Near Support A price gap has formed on the CME Bitcoin Futures chart between $111,800 and $113,800. The move followed a weekend rally after reports of progress in US–China trade discussions. These gaps appear when Bitcoin trades outside CME market hours. Daan Crypto Trades noted, “These have been getting closed within a few days,” but added that he only watches them closely when the price nears the zone. Bitcoin is currently within 2–3% of the gap, making it a point of interest for short-term traders. On-Chain Cost Zones Hold Bitcoin is trading above wallet entry levels for new and short-term holders. These include cost basis levels between $110,000 and $113,000. Staying above them puts many recent buyers in profit. CryptoQuant analyst Crazzyblockk reported that nearly 7 million BTC are now back in profit. This includes 5.1 million held by wallets under six months and another 1.8 million by newer participants. Profitability at this scale tends to increase holding strength and reduce early selling pressure. Moreover, in 2025, long-term Bitcoin holders are becoming active again. As CryptoPotato recently reported, data shows that 270,000 BTC, previously untouched for over seven years, have moved this year. That number has already passed 2024’s full-year figure of 255,000 BTC and is far above 2023’s 59,000 BTC—with two months still to go. The post Fed Week Drama: Will Bitcoin Fall First and Explode Later? appeared first on CryptoPotato.
Bitcoin Profitability On The Rise — More Coins Back In The Green As Market RecoversThe recent drop in Bitcoin’s price following a market crash appears to have reached its end, as the flagship cryptocurrency asset surges back above the $113,000 once again. While the price of BTC has turned bullish and has recovered from its downward trend, investors are starting to record significant gains from their holdings or positions. Percentage Of Supply In Profit-Elevating With the Bitcoin price back above the $113,000 level, the market is beginning to shift towards a more bullish outlook for both investors and traders. After the recent surge, there is now a resurgence in the number of BTC holdings in profit. Darkfost, a market expert and CryptoQuant author, reported that the percentage of Bitcoin’s total supply in profit is once again trending upward, signaling a gradual recovery in market sentiment. Specifically, this implies that more coins are currently moving back into profitable territory, which is a sign that investor confidence is gradually returning to the market. While the broader crypto market is still volatile, Darkfost highlighted that the percentage of BTC supply in profit can be a crucial Indicator of market heat. This is because this key metric will help determine whether the market is overheating or not. The expert stated that it is crucial not to assume that a majority of the supply being in profit is negative, but quite the opposite. In the past, a higher number of profitable investors has typically indicated a strong market since holders typically stick with their investments in hopes of future returns. Data shows that the percentage of supply in profit has now increased to 83.6%, a level that can be interpreted as encouraging. A reason for this is that investors are once more prepared to hang onto their Bitcoin in anticipation of future gains. Will The Market Enter An Overheated Phase? According to Darkfost, this kind of behavior is a healthy one, which could help rebuild momentum. However, since the metric typically indicates overheated market circumstances, it will be important to keep a careful eye on it when it crosses back above 95%. Typically, BTC has had phases of growth when the supply in profit hits 85% to 90%. On the other hand, a period of late entrants who purchased close to local tops has coincided with every significant correction in profit. During the most recent corrections, a clear pattern has emerged. The market often enters an overheated phase and experiences a correction whenever the profit margin’s supply exceeds 95%. Furthermore, these corrections frequently reach their lowest point around the 75% mark. More specifically, the metric was 73% in September 2024, 76% in April 2024, and 81% most recently. At the time of writing, the price of Bitcoin was trading at $115,933, due to a nearly 4% increase in the last 24 hours. Investors appear to be betting big on BTC once again, as indicated by its more than 103% in the past day.
- XRP Price Needs Just A 7% Push To Rally — Two Metrics Hint It’s Close
XRP has gained nearly 6% in the past week, trimming some of last month’s weakness. It’s still down in the three-month band, but the token remains up over 400% year-on-year — showing that the larger uptrend hasn’t been broken. Now, a small 7% move could be all it takes to unlock the next rally zone. The latest on-chain and chart signals suggest it might happen sooner than many expect. Whales And The Short-Term Chart Hint At A Push Coming Big XRP holders are adding again. Since yesterday, wallets holding over 1 billion XRP have increased their stash from 25.07 billion to 25.12 billion, a 50 million addition. Additionally, wallets holding 10 million–100 million XRP have added around 70 million coins, taking their total from 8.15 billion to 8.22 billion. In total, these wallets have added tokens worth $314 million. XRP Whales Are Active: Santiment That accumulation often happens when large players expect near-term momentum to pick up. The 4-hour chart supports this, showing improving short-term structure. Want more token insights like this? Sign up for Editor Harsh Notariya’s Daily Crypto Newsletter here. The 20-period Exponential Moving Average (EMA), which tracks recent price momentum, has already crossed above the 50-period EMA and is now approaching the 100-period EMA. That would form another golden crossover. XRP’s 4-Hour Price Chart: TradingView If the faster EMA moves above the longer one, it typically means buying strength is growing and traders are starting to position for a breakout. Together, the steady whale inflows and strengthening short-term chart set the stage for a test of XRP price’s most important resistance. We will reveal that in the next sections. Cost-Basis Heatmap Shows Where The Price Battle Lies Before looking at the price chart, the cost-basis heatmap helps us understand where most holders are sitting on potential profits or losses, and where they might sell. Data from Glassnode shows that the heaviest supply cluster is between $2.78 and $2.80. This zone is where roughly 135 million XRP were last acquired. XRP Price Supply Zone: Glassnode This is the zone where traders who bought earlier may try to sell and lock in profits. Breaking above it means absorbing that supply, which often triggers follow-up buying. That $2.78–$2.80 zone aligns almost perfectly with the next chart-based breakout level we’ll look at next. What the XRP Price Chart Shows On the daily chart, XRP continues to trade inside a falling wedge. This pattern usually signals a bullish reversal once the upper boundary is breached. That boundary lies near $2.81, the same level marked by the heatmap’s dense supply band. A daily close above $2.81 would confirm the breakout and validate the technical and on-chain signals. Once broken, price targets appear at $3.37 and $3.66. XRP Price Analysis: TradingView If XRP fails to break above $2.81 and instead slips below $2.59, it could delay the next move higher. Losing $2.43 could even bring $2.27 back into the mix, invalidating the near-term bullishness. But for now, the combination of whale buildup, positive short-term EMA signals, and a concentrated resistance zone just 7% (6.98% to be exact) away makes the setup hard to ignore. The post XRP Price Needs Just A 7% Push To Rally — Two Metrics Hint It’s Close appeared first on BeInCrypto.
MegaETH auction hits 6x demand as implied valuation nears $6bMegaETH continues to attract outsized capital commitments well beyond the sale’s $50 million cap, with bids approaching six times available supply and pushing the hypothetical fully diluted valuation close to $6 billion as accredited buyers fight for allocation. On Oct.…
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Pundit Says XRP Price Risks Crash Below $1, Here’s WhyCrypto analyst Bobby A is warning that the XRP price may face trouble soon. He says the large monthly chart is showing weak signs, and this could mean the market is turning bearish again. The analyst thinks the price might need to drop further before it can move higher. Bearish Signals Showing On The XRP Price Monthly Chart Bobby A says the big XRP chart does not look healthy right now. He explains that many important monthly indicators are crossing bearishly. He says XRP is trading below the 1.618 level, and the price action there looks like a rejection rather than a breakout. He thinks this rejection is happening at a terrible time for XRP, noting that the monthly candle is closing near the BMSB line, another dangerous sign for the price. Bobby A reminds traders that when the Bressert indicator crosses bearish on the monthly chart, history shows it has never been good for XRP. He believes that history could repeat itself, and these bearish signals are evident on the chart right now, suggesting the mid-term trend may not be strong. His analysis says that in six days, XRP will be facing the monthly candle close again, and facing it while price action is weak is usually not a good sign. He is worried because the chart’s overall structure shows more weakness than strength at this time. He explains that when a chart shows this kind of technical damage, the smart move is to stay alert. He says traders must focus on risk control during times when the big charts start to flash warning signs. He shares this because he has trusted his chart study before when XRP was under $0.30, and now he needs to trust what he sees again with XRP above $2. He says the market can change very fast, and traders must be ready for those changes. XRP May Drop To Lower Support Before Moving Up Again Right now, XRP is already making a small move downward. Bobby A says this retracement is happening in real time. He warns that XRP could roll over again and retest lower price support levels. If this happens, the token price could fall under $1 to find more substantial support before it tries to recover. He believes there is a real and present risk that the price will crash below $1 if sellers keep pushing it down. He advises traders to protect their money and manage their trades carefully. He says capital safety must come first in times like these. Even though he still believes in XRP’s long-term future and remains a strong supporter of the project, he feels the odds right now point to lower prices in the mid-term. He says this is because the latest market signs are not strong enough to support a big bullish move yet.
BONK Battles Back After Breaking Support; Traders Eye $0.000015 ReboundBONK slipped below the key $0.000015 support but traders anticipate a near-term bounce as volume surges.
Q3 2025: Bitcoin Surged to ATH But With ‘Notable Laggard’ as Ethereum Led the QuarterThe third quarter of 2025 was a significant one, posting substantial achievements, according to the latest crypto industry report by crypto data aggregator CoinGecko. Yet, despite Bitcoin (BTC)’s surge to a fresh ATH, major altcoins – particularly Ethereum (ETH) – strongly outperformed.The crypto market recorded its third consecutive rallying quarter in Q3 this year. This is also the second consecutive quarter of “significant capital appreciation,” the report noted.Moreover, it was the market’s second leg of recovery, powered by liquidity, a sharp recovery of trading activity, and renewed institutional inflows.The total market capitalization increased by 16.4% with $563.6 billion, hitting the $4 trillion mark. Notably, this is the highest level since late 2021.Source: CoinGeckoMoreover, the average daily trading volume saw “a decisive reversal” in Q3, suggesting higher market participation. It went up nearly 44% from Q2 to $155 billion, following two consecutive quarters (Q1 and Q2) of diminishing spot activity.At the same time, Bitcoin dominance noted a significant shift, dropping to 56.9%. This signaled “a material rotation into ETH and other large-cap altcoins” and “a material shift from the ‘flight to quality’ trend seen earlier in the year,” CoinGecko noted.The main beneficiary was Ethereum, as will be discussed below. Its market share rose to 12.5%, showing a renewed interest and capital inflows into ETH.Other major altcoins benefited as well, including XRP (+0.5 percentage points), BNB (+0.7 p.p.), and SOL (+0.4 p.p.). You may also like: Q1 2025: Bitcoin Boosts Dominance as Market Cap and Investor Activity Plunge ChatGPT's XRP analysis has revealed that XRP is consolidating at $2.6834 in a key decision zone, as the XRP ETF surpasses $100 million in assets under management. Meanwhile, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse is reportedly being considered for President Trump's Crypto Advisory Board, and Evernorth holdings reach 388.7M XRP at 95% of the target. ChatGPT's XRP analysis synthesizes 26+ technical indicators at the key $2.61-$2.74 decision range. Key EMA Sandwich Zone XRP at $2.6834 reflects... Altcoins In Focus, Bitcoin LaggingAltcoins strongly outperformed in Q3 this year, CoinGecko highlighted. BTC was “the notable laggard” in the top 5 coins category, with a 6.4% appreciation.At the same time, ETH led the list with a 66.6% rise, outperforming major altcoins and even hitting a new all-time high of nearly $5,000.Source: CoinGeckoNotably, there was a clear renewed interest in ETH, fueled by strong net inflows into US Spot ETH exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and institutional buy pressure from treasury companies such as Tom Lee’s Bitmine Immersion and Joe Lubin’s SharpLink.At the same time, BNB went up 53.6%, SOL 34.7%, and XRP 27%. BNB exploded in Q3, also hitting an ATH, powered by closer integration with Binance via Binance Alpha and the perp DEX Aster success, says the report.Also, SOL reached a quarterly high of $248 with an influx of treasury companies. However, it lost momentum amidst a late-September market pullback and ETF approval delay. You may also like: Sharplink Gaming Adds $80M in Ethereum to Strategic Reserve After Month-Long Lull Sharplink Gaming added 19,271 Ether worth about $80.37m to its strategic reserve on Monday, ending a month of quiet accumulation and signaling renewed conviction in the asset. The purchase lifts the company’s holdings to 859,400 Ether valued at roughly $3.6b, placing it second among disclosed corporate treasuries behind BitMine, which holds about 3.24m Ether worth $13.5b. ACY Securities said that the fresh buy fits Sharplink’s prior accumulation pattern and looks like positioning ahead... Speaking of ETFs…CoinGecko highlighted that BTC’s early surge followed continuous retail and institutional accumulation, particularly through Bitcoin ETFs.However, analysts also noted a reversal of the inflow trend at the end of September. US spot BTC ETFs recorded outflows amidst a general market decline.US Spot BTC ETFs net inflows decreased from $12.8 billion in Q2 to $8.8 billion in Q3. Total AUM grew by 16% from $143.4 billion to $166.3 billion.At the same time, US spot ETH ETFs noted $9.6 billion in net inflows. This was “by far the largest quarter and the first time it has surpassed BTC ETFs,” the report says. Total AUM reached $28.6 billion, marking a 177.4% jump quarter-on-quarter.Moreover, crypto digital asset treasury companies (DATCos) spent at least $22.6 billion in new crypto acquisitions in Q3. This was “by far the largest quarterly amount thus far.” Of this, altcoin DATCos accounted for $10.8 billion (47.8%).Overall, DATCos held some $138.2 billion worth of crypto by the end of Q3.Strategy dominated with >50% share, while two ETH DATCos made the top 5 list (Bitmine Immersion and Sharplink).Stablecoin Market Cap Hits New ATHIn the previous quarter, the top 20 stablecoin market cap surged by over 18%, with $44.5 billion, reaching a new ATH of $287.6 billion.Top gainers are: Ethena’s USDe: jumped by 177.8% or $9.4 billion in market cap, with the market share growing from 2% to 5%, overtaking USDS as the third-largest stablecoin. Tether’s USDT: saw the largest absolute increase, adding $17 billion to its market cap, while its market share fell from 65% to 61% due to the accelerated growth of other stablecoins. The market cap has continued to climb in early Q4, surpassing $300 billion. At the time of writing in late October, it stands at $312 billion, per CoinGecko. You may also like: Japan Breaks New Ground with Launch of First Yen-Denominated Stablecoin Japan will debut the world’s first stablecoin pegged to the yen on Monday, a small but significant step in a market still dominated by cash and card payments. The move aims to pull blockchain into everyday finance and test demand for a digital yen proxy. JPYC, a Tokyo startup, said it will issue a fully convertible yen stablecoin backed by domestic bank deposits and Japanese government bonds (JGBs). The company plans to waive transaction fees at launch to spur usage, and instead earn... DeFi SurgesDeFi Total Value Locked (TVL) was up 40.2% from $115 billion at the start of July to $161 billion at the end of September. ETH’s “outsized appreciation and the ongoing stablecoin narrative” fueled this surge, CoinGecko says.Moreover, the DeFi sector’s market cap climbed to $133 billion shortly after ETH hit $3,000 in mid-July. In late September, it hit the Q3 peak of $181 billion following a price jump of newly launched tokens from perpetual DEXes such as Avantis (AVNT) and Aster (ASTER).DeFi’s market share increased from 3.3% in Q2 to 4% in Q3 2025.CEX and DEXIn Q3, the top centralized exchanges (CEXes) recorded $5.1 trillion in spot trading volume. This is a nearly 32% increase from Q2’s $3.9 trillion. Upbit was the largest gainer, rising +40.5%, climbing to #9. Bybit rose by 38.4%, moving from #6 to #3. Its monthly average volume moved above $120 billion, the level last seen in February before the hack. Binance’s trading volume grew 40 QoQ for a cumulative $2.06 billion. Its market share increased slightly to 40%. Coinbase ranked #10 globally. Its volume rose by 23.4% but was still “outpaced by its rivals.” Meanwhile, the trading volume of the top 10 perpetual decentralized exchanges grew by +87% from $964.5 billion in Q2 to $1.81 trillion in Q3.Aster, Lighter, and edgeX are challenging Hyperliquid for the position of the largest Perp DEX. The latter had a 54.6% market share in Q3.“From an OI perspective, Hyperliquid still retains a sizeable lead amongst perp DEXes, with 75% share of OI as at October 1. No other competitor had You may also like: Upbit Corners 72% of S Korean Crypto Market as Smaller Exchanges ‘Face Extinction’ South Korean industry officials are once again voicing concerns that the crypto exchange Upbit may be a de facto monopoly, with smaller competitors’ market presence becoming “insignificant.” The South Korean newspaper Seoul Kyungjae reported that, per data from the regulatory Financial Supervisory Service (FSS), Upbit’s share of total domestic crypto trading volumes was 71.6% in the first six months of 2025. The platform’s operator, Dunamu, is on the verge of a merger with Naver, the... The post Q3 2025: Bitcoin Surged to ATH But With ‘Notable Laggard’ as Ethereum Led the Quarter appeared first on Cryptonews.
Alibaba’s Qwen AI Predicts The Price of XRP, DOGE, and SOL for November 2025Qwen AI, Alibaba’s flagship model, has released price predictions that XRP, Cardano, and Ethereum could generate rapid, explosive gains in the coming month. An ongoing real-market cryptocurrency trading competition has found that Chinese AI models generate more profitable trades, beating out Western powerhouses like ChatGPT. DeepSeek is the new king now.It’s gaining 125% in just 9 days, making more than GPT-5 and Gemini 2.5 Pro lost combined.DeepSeek is just a side project of a hedge fund, confirmed. pic.twitter.com/YhJ2GLo2gk— Yuchen Jin (@Yuchenj_UW) October 27, 2025 Qwen stands second in the tables, growing its initial capital of $10,000 to $20,776 in just 9 days—a 107% gain, while Western leader Claude notches just 22%.While the altcoins have missed out on “Uptober” tailwinds with renewed US-China trade war tensions weighing on market sentiment, November could mark a turnaround. This week’s FOMC meeting stands to set the tone, with signs of potential U.S. monetary easing expected to revive risk appetite and fuel deeper capital rotation into altcoins.XRP Price Prediction: Qwen AI Sees Institution-Driven RallyQwen AI presents an optimistic outlook that XRP could surge past $6.50 in November, marking a 150% increase from its current $2.63 level.XRP Price Predictions for November. Source: Qwen3-Max.The forecast centers on institutional-grade adoption, positioning XRP as a bridge asset for high-volume payment corridors, potentially tied to central bank or SWIFT-level integrations.It also prices in regulated exposure in U.S. TradFi markets through spot ETFs, opening up a new touch point for institutional demand and boosting XRP’s role in global liquidity networks.Technicals support the bullish setup. A triple-bottom reversal formed through October serves as a launchpad for November gains, fueling a potential year-long ascending triangle breakout.DOGE / USD 1-day chart, ascending triangle. Source: TradingView.More so as momentum indicators flash bullish. The MACD histogram has its widest lead on the signal line since the July bull run, while the RSI has broken above neutral, suggesting the new uptrend has real staying power. If catalysts align, XRP could approach $6.50 this month and extend toward $8 into 2026.Dogecoin Price Prediction: Qwen AI Predicts Potential $1.20 MoveQuen maintains that, despite growing mainstream exposure through a U.S. spot ETF, DOGE remains heavily tied to social sentiment. An optimistic case eyes, $1.20, but not without influence. It cites proactive endorsements from key opinion leaders like Elon Musk as fundamental to significant gains this cycle, eying front-line integration into payment services. While Musk has humored Dogecoin as a payment option on X and Tesla in the past, some real follow-through could translate into massive social momentum and demand for Dogecoin. Looking at the charts, a $1 setup could be in play. A similar October triple bottom reversal structure could be the setup for a breakout from a symmetrical triangle in November. Still, momentum indicators suggest hesitation. The MACD maintains only a narrow lead above the signal line, while the RSI has again been rejected at the neutral zone—signs of weak buy pressure.For now, broader macro tailwinds could provide support in November, but a $1 move still looks premature without renewed hype or major utility news.Solana Price Prediction: Real World Utility Lays Grounds For SurgeQwen AI eyes a 133% move to $700 for Solana, citing its growing status as the leading Ethereum alternative and its expanding role in real-world asset (RWA) tokenization.The model highlights Solana’s growing competitiveness in tokenized stocks, payments, and identity solutions, positioning it as a go-to blockchain for scalable, real-world applications.Solana is also emerging as the second-fastest-growing developer ecosystem behind Ethereum, with exponential monthly onboarding of new builders. Consumer crypto apps, with a total value locked already exceeding $40 billion, could drive real-world use through major gaming or social platform launches.Technically, the 7-month ascending channel offers a clear $500 setup, supported by a triple-bottom reversal structure forming along its lower boundary.Momentum indicators suggest renewed buyer strength. The MACD is widening its lead above the signal line while the RSI breaks above the neutral line, creating a strong foundation for a surge.If near-term catalysts like spot ETFs deliver, SOL could approach $700 next month and extend toward $1000 into 2026.Snorter: How to Make The Most of Your TradesWith November expected to deliver the breakout Uptober couldn’t, traders are honing in their entries and exit strategies. Snorter ($SNORT) is quickly becoming the go-to tool for investors who want to make the most of every move in this volatile market. Snorter Bot has the full competitive trading toolset: limit-order sniping for precision entries, MEV-resistant swaps that block frontrunners, copy trading that follows proven winners, and rug-pull protection to filter out scams before you commit.Just as crucially, it helps traders exit right, locking in profits before momentum fades instead.This isn’t your average trading bot. It’s built for the speed, chaos, and opportunity of a bull market.With the presale now over, the untapped demand of exchanges is knocking. Early adopters of $SNORT are getting ready to ride the next Solana rally — with sharper entries, cleaner exits, and smarter trades.Visit the Offical Snorter Website HereThe post Alibaba’s Qwen AI Predicts The Price of XRP, DOGE, and SOL for November 2025 appeared first on Cryptonews.
Altcoins Endure Record-Breaking Bear Market – But a Bullish Divergence Could Change EverythingOctober has been brutal for crypto assets at one point, as sharp price swings and fear continued to dominate the market. But the altcoin market may be on the verge of a long-awaited resurgence after enduring what crypto analyst Michaël van de Poppe calls “the longest bear market ever.” Altcoin Winter Is Ending? In a recent analysis, van de Poppe noted that altcoins have suffered nearly four years of continuous decline, with valuations persistently trending lower since the last major cycle. Despite widespread pessimism and disbelief in an altcoin recovery, he argues that the market is now positioned at the forefront of a potential major surge. Van de Poppe warned against comparing the current four-year cycle with previous ones, and added that this cycle has “proven to be completely different” from past market structures and will likely continue to diverge. Many investors, he said, expect similar 1,000% returns to those seen in the previous bull market. However, the analyst stressed that such extraordinary gains would require equally extraordinary decision-making and risk-taking, something achieved only by “that 0.1% compared to the rest of the world.” According to his analysis, the market is now entering what may be “the final easy cycle,” as adoption continues to accelerate, new participants enter the market, and assets remain broadly mispriced. He suggested that after this phase, opportunities for outsized returns may diminish as the market matures and becomes more efficient. By combining on-chain data with the broader business cycle, van de Poppe found that the current market resembles the conditions of late 2019 to early 2020, just before the last major crypto uptrend. He highlighted several important technical signals supporting this view. For instance, the MACD has shown a consistent series of red bars since late 2021, but is now close to crossing into positive territory, which indicates a potential bullish reversal. Additionally, he pointed to a “massive monthly bullish divergence” that has persisted for two years, with red bars on the chart expected to turn green soon, as momentum strengthens. “Everybody hating on Altcoins equals everybody should be buying blue chips and sit on their hands for a year. That will provide that big return that we’re all seeking for.” Opportunity Other experts are seeing similar signs of recovery and believe that the low prices could end up being a favorable entry point. For instance, CryptoQuant had recently revealed that panic-driven selling often drives valuations below fair levels and rewards contrarian investors. The platform found that only a handful of Binance-listed altcoins were trading above their 200-day moving average, amidst widespread capitulation. Historically, such extreme market setups have preceded significant rebounds. Similarly, Joao Wedson, founder of analytics firm Alphractal, also expects short-term stagnation but believes selective altcoins could outperform once sentiment changes as market confidence begins to recover. The post Altcoins Endure Record-Breaking Bear Market – But a Bullish Divergence Could Change Everything appeared first on CryptoPotato.

American Bitcoin Corp Nears 4,000 BTC Milestone in Strategic AccumulationAmerican Bitcoin Corp approaches a 4,000 BTC treasury, reaching 3,865 BTC through strategic acquisitions and mining, signaling bullish corporate behavior. (Read More)
Whales Accumulate LINK: On-Chain Data Confirms Strong Buying PressureChainlink’s on-chain data shows a massive whale accumulation phase, with exchange balances plunging and nearly all holders turning net buyers. As technicals align and institutional adoption rises, LINK may be gearing up for a breakout toward $46. The post...
- Mt Gox Crypto Repayment Delayed Again: Another Year of Waiting or a Blessing in Disguise for BTC Price?
The Mt Gox crypto saga continues to stretch on, as Japan’s defunct Bitcoin crypto exchange has officially pushed back its creditor repayment deadline by yet another year. Nobuaki Kobayashi, the court-appointed rehabilitation trustee, confirmed on October 27, 2025, that repayments (Originally expected by October 31, 2025) will now be due by October 31, 2026. With over 34.689 BTC (worth about $ 4 billion) still locked, this marks the fourth extension in the long, frustrating road to compensation. But is this merely another delay, or could it secretly be bullish for BTC price as supply remains frozen for another year? Market Cap 24h 7d 30d 1y All Time What Was Mt Gox, and How Did It Become the Biggest BTC Crypto Disaster? Long before FTX or Celsius ever made headlines, Mt. Gox was the beating heart of the early Bitcoin crypto market. Founded in 2010 by Mark Karpeles in Tokyo, it began as a trading site for Magic: The Gathering cards before pivoting to crypto. By 213, Mt. Gox was processing over 70% of all global BTC transactions, making it the largest exchange in the world. In the early days of crypto, Mt. Gox achieved absolute dominance by processing over 70% of global Bitcoin transactions. But… It took 3 years for Mt. Gox to lose over 744,408 $BTC worth over $21Bn today. Here's the Insider story of how this happened(Like & Bookmark ↓) pic.twitter.com/pgOqH3KlVg — Ebenezer () (@_9figures) July 29, 2023 But success came at a cost. In 2014, Mt. Gox got hacked, resulting in the loss of a staggering 850,000 BTC, worth billions today. The breach exposed major security flaws and sent shockwaves through the young crypto industry. The exchange filed for bankruptcy shortly after, leaving over 20.000 creaditors stranded and setting the stage for a decade-long legal and logistical nightmare that still lingers today. DISCOVER: 16+ New and Upcoming Binance Listings in 2025 How Did the Mt Gox Hack Turn Into a Decade-Long Repayment Saga? After its collapse, the rehabilitation process began in 2018, led by trustee Nobuaki Kobayashi. He recovered about 200.000 BTC, marking one of the most significant asset recoveries in crypto history. 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Mt. Gox has just moved $2.7B in $BTC out of cold storage. It’s happening! pic.twitter.com/95WqB9n0k1 — Jacob King (@JacobKinge) July 5, 2024 However, delays quickly piled up. The first repayment target was initially set for October 2023, but was subsequently extended to 2024, 2025, and now to 2026. According to Kobayashi’s latest statement, thousands of creditors have yet to complete procedural steps, including documentation verification and anti-money laundering checks. To date, around 19,500 creditors have received payments, but many more remain stuck in limbo. This history of postponements has become emblematic of crypto’s early chaos, teaching exchanges hard lessons that shaped today’s stronger custody standards, regulatory framework, and proof-of-reserves systems. DISCOVER: 15+ Upcoming Coinbase Listings to Watch in 2025 What Does the New Mt Gox Repayment Delay Mean for BTC Price and the Market? The most recent delay may frustrate creditors, but it’s being seen as a short-term bullish signal for Bitcoin. By postponing repayments until October 2026, the release of $4Bn in BTC back into circulation is delayed, effectively removing a primary near-term source of selling pressure. Analysts note that if these coins had been listed on exchanges now, some holders might have cashed out immediately, creating a sharp (albeit temporary) drop in the BTC price. BREAKING: MT. GOX DELAYS ITS $BTC REPAYMENTS UNTIL OCT 2026 NO SELL PRESSURE = SUPER BULLISH FOR $BTC pic.twitter.com/KARbkpxmma — Money Ape (@TheMoneyApe) October 27, 2025 Instead, the market now has another year to gradually absorb the impact. 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However, some traders warn that this relief is temporary. The supply overhang hasn’t disappeared; it’s merely been pushed to 2026. When repayments finally resume, many early holders could take profits, especially after waiting over 11 years. Still, for now, this extension maintains Bitcoin’s upward momentum and sentiment remains cautiously optimistic. DISCOVER: 10+ Next Crypto to 100X In 2025 Could This Be the Final Delay, or Will Mt Gox Keep Haunting the Market? While Kobayashi insists the extra year will “ensure all eligible creditors can be repaid,” history suggests caution. Bureaucratic slowdowns, legal disputes, and technical bottlenecks have plagued the process since day one. Many in the crypto community remain skeptical that 2026 will truly mark the end of the Mt. Gox repayment saga. Yet there’s a silver lining: with Bitcoin adoption higher than ever, each passing year makes this old wound less relevant to market fundamentals. If repayment concludes smoothly (or even partially) without sparking major sell-offs, it could finally close one of crypto’s darkest chapters. DISCOVER: 9+ Best High-Risk, High-Reward Crypto to Buy in 2025 Join The 99Bitcoins News Discord Here For The Latest Market Updates Key Takeaways Mt Gox repayment postponed by another year. Is BTC USD going to push higher? The post Mt Gox Crypto Repayment Delayed Again: Another Year of Waiting or a Blessing in Disguise for BTC Price? appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
Gold Slips Under $4,000; Silver Near $46 as Safe Haven Bid EasesSpot gold tripped the $4,000 wire and landed at $3,991 per troy ounce, while silver parked at $46.47—two high-flyers finally catching their breath after brushing record altitudes. Gold Dips to $3,991; Silver Steadies Around $46 Gold’s dip below the...
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- Whales Accumulate LINK: On-Chain Data Confirms Strong Buying Pressure
Chainlink is entering an “ideal accumulation zone” as technical indicators, market sentiment, and on-chain data align for a potential breakout. If the current trend holds, LINK could soon target $23.61 in the short term and $46 in the mid-term, reaffirming its leadership position in the global DeFi oracle sector. Whales Accumulate LINK, Exchange Supply Hits Record Low The market is witnessing an unprecedented wave of accumulation from Chainlink (LINK) whales, marking one of the strongest on-chain accumulation phases in recent years. According to recent on-chain data, massive amounts of LINK have been withdrawn from centralized exchanges. Over the weekend, a newly created wallet withdrew another 490,188 LINK, worth around $9 million, from Binance. Just one day earlier, the same address had already withdrawn 280,907 LINK. This wallet now holds 771,095 LINK, valued at over $14 million, and may continue accumulating. Furthermore, a cluster of 39 new wallets has collectively withdrawn 9.94 million LINK, equivalent to $188 million, from Binance. Earlier in the week, the same group also moved 6.2 million LINK (about $117 million) right after the market crash, when LINK briefly dipped to the $15 zone. This whale activity coincides with the Chainlink Foundation’s recent buyback of 63,000 LINK (worth roughly $1.15 million) on October 24, 2025, as part of its reserve expansion strategy, as previously reported by BeInCrypto. LINK Balance on Exchanges. Source: X On-chain data from Glassnode shared on X reveals that LINK’s exchange balance has dropped from 205 million to 160 million tokens since April 2025. The LINK Percent Balance on Exchanges has been at its lowest since December 2022, following the FTX collapse. LINK: Percent Balance on Exchanges. Source: X This sharp decline in exchange reserves reflects lower selling pressure and rising accumulation sentiment. The Holder Accumulation Ratio has surged to 98.9%, meaning nearly all active addresses are net buyers, an extremely bullish signal for the market’s long-term direction. LINK Holder Accumulation Ratio. Source: Glassnode “If this trend holds, analysts see a possible move toward $46 ahead,” one analyst commented. Short-term traders betting on a major breakout in LINK’s price view the $46 target as an ideal take-profit zone. Technical Outlook and LINK Price Scenario LINK is trading around $18.22 at the time of writing, showing strong signs of a breakout formation. According to market analysts, a sustained break above the descending trendline would be the first confirmation of a bullish reversal. Once LINK clears $20.19, momentum could expand toward $23.61, aligning with wave 3 of the Elliott Wave structure. LINK price analysis. Source: X In the short term, the $19.20–$19.70 range remains the nearest resistance area. LINK could aim for the psychological level at $20 and beyond if broken. This accumulation trend reflects institutional investors’ growing confidence in Chainlink’s decentralized oracle ecosystem. The recent partnership between S&P Global and Chainlink to develop a stablecoin risk rating framework further strengthens the project’s credibility in traditional finance. However, Chainlink’s next major challenge lies in increasing real token demand through institutional incentive programs and expanded marketing efforts — a key step toward converting its proven technology into sustainable capital inflows. “The product is a done deal — they’ve already won. Now they need to figure out how to increase demand for the token, or how to attract more retail interest. But the team is full of geniuses and visionaries. They’ll get there,” one analyst remarked. The post Whales Accumulate LINK: On-Chain Data Confirms Strong Buying Pressure appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Shiba Inu Burn Rate Explodes by 88,000%: SHIB Price Surge to Follow?The second-largest meme coin has performed quite poorly over the past several months, but the resurgence of its burning mechanism may signal that better days are ahead. Other factors that suggest a price pump could be incoming include the revival of Shibarium’s activity and a reduction in the number of SHIB tokens stored on crypto exchanges. SHIB Burning Goes Through the Roof The X account Shibburn revealed that the Shiba Inu team and community have destroyed almost 30 million coins over the past 24 hours, representing a whopping 88,250% increase compared to yesterday’s figure. The program’s ultimate goal is to decrease the overall supply of SHIB, thus making the token scarcer and potentially more valuable (should demand remain stable or head north). The team behind the meme coin introduced the mechanism in 2022, and since then, a total of 410.75 trillion tokens have been scortched, leaving approximately 585.22 trillion in circulation. SHIB Supply, Source: Shibburn.com Another promising sign for the SHIB Army is the resurgence of Shibarium. Daily transactions processed on the protocol, which hovered in the 2,000-5,000 range earlier this month, have recently climbed well above 10,000. Despite still standing far below the record levels at the start of the year, this development indicates increased ecosystem activity, which could positively impact the price of the underlying token. Shibarium transactions, Source: Shibariumscan.io Furthermore, the amount of Shiba Inu tokens stored on crypto exchanges is just north of 82 trillion, or very close to the four-year low registered a few days ago. This trend suggests that investors have shifted from centralized platforms to self-custody methods, thereby reducing immediate selling pressure. SHIB Exchange Reserves, Source: CryptoQuant SHIB Price Outlook As of this writing, the meme coin trades at around $0.00001043, down 12% on a monthly basis. Its market capitalization has dipped to nearly $6 billion, making it the 34th-biggest cryptocurrency. Contrary to the downtrend, many Shiba Inu community members believe it is too early to wave the white flag. X user Shib Spain predicted that “a massive rally” might be knocking on the door, envisioning a price rise above $0.00001350. The analyst using the moniker EtherNasyional was also bullish, saying: “Shiba Inu momentum is at historic lows. The price is quietly gathering strength in a major demand zone. This silence could be the sound of accumulation. And every accumulation has its breakout.” The post Shiba Inu Burn Rate Explodes by 88,000%: SHIB Price Surge to Follow? appeared first on CryptoPotato.
- Top Crypto News This Week: BlackRock ETH ETF, MegaETH ICO, Trump-Xi Meeting, and More
Several crypto news items are in the line-up this week, including BlackRock’s progress on the Ethereum ETF, the MegaETH ICO, and pivotal US–China diplomatic talks. Ongoing institutional action and international policy shifts could fuel volatility and trader optimism. Traders and investors can position their portfolios strategically by front-running the following headlines this week. BlackRock’s ETH Staking ETF Deadline BlackRock’s Ethereum staking ETF stands out, as the application deadline for its staking feature is set for October 30. The SEC recently moved the process from the 19b-4 route to a broader crypto ETF review, which raises the chances for approval of institutional Ethereum exposure. Ethereum (ETH)ETH remains within its bull flag, holding up impressively well.The BlackRock ETH Staking ETF deadline on Oct 30 is being overlooked by most — a strong hidden catalyst.The daily RSI has crossed above its signal line, hinting at bullish momentum returning.— Nehal (@nehalzzzz1) October 24, 2025 Analysts are closely watching for clear regulatory direction, which is expected to be a bullish fundamental for the Ethereum price. Ethereum (ETH) Price Performance. Source: BeInCrypto As of this writing, Ethereum was trading for $4,202, up by over 6% in the last 24 hours. MegaETH ICO on Sonar The MegaETH ICO, launching on Sonar, is set to introduce fresh momentum to the Ethereum Layer 2 sector. The public sale, which kicks off on October 27 at 1 pm UTC/ 9 am EST, creates opportunities for a wide range of participants. It also signals a growing demand for scalable blockchain solutions as the industry matures. The token’s launch kicks off with an initial valuation of $1 million FDV, capped at a maximum of $999 million to prevent exaggerated “unicorn” pricing. The First Real-Time Blockchain.Built for you. Priced by you.Our public sale on Sonar by Echo, starting at $1M FDV, makes you the largest stakeholder in our network. [thread] pic.twitter.com/H578wpYFtk— MegaETH (@megaeth_labs) October 22, 2025 Participation is structured through an English auction format, allowing users to commit up to $186,282 each. This model aims to balance fair price discovery with controlled demand, ensuring that early buyers compete transparently without inflating the project’s valuation beyond sustainable levels. US-China Trade Tensions Meanwhile, the US-China trade tensions remain consequential. President Trump’s comment that proposed tariffs are “not sustainable” triggered a nearly 2% rise in Bitcoin prices. The latest truce and positive trade negotiations continue to inspire bullish momentum. The expected meeting between Trump and President Xi Jinping is seen as a pivotal event for market confidence. BREAKING:TRUMP SAYS HE THINKS THAT HE’LL HAVE VERY SUCCESSFUL TALKS WITH XI! THIS IS SUPER BULLISH! pic.twitter.com/tJso8AUnVT— Crypto Rover (@cryptorover) October 27, 2025 Token Launches and New Tech as Catalysts Further, late October brings more than institutional crypto news. Vultisig is set to launch its VULT token in a decentralized, first-come, first-served offering, putting community access first. Incase you haven't heard yet.. $VULT is launching on the 27th of VULTober!Still not on the whitelist?Retweet and tell us why you love using Vultisig for a chance to win one! https://t.co/8uEJhIvSli— Vultisig (@vultisig) October 17, 2025 The firm’s Threshold Signature Scheme for multi-device, seedless self-custody responds to ongoing concerns about wallet security and scalability. More than 1,000 Chrome extension users have already tested its functionality, reflecting growing trust in crypto self-custody solutions. Kaito Announcement Adding to the flurry of crypto news this week, zkPass will hold its public sale on KaitoAI’s Capital Launchpad on October 27. The project delivers cryptographic proofs for web data while protecting privacy. Major jurisdictions are open to participation, and if the sale oversubscribes, a notable allocation is guaranteed to Kaito’s community. Strategic investors further highlight the project’s adoption potential. Get ready for the next Public Sale!@zkPass – live on our Capital Launchpad on Monday!If the sale becomes oversubscribed, a minimum 30% allocation will be reserved for the Kaito Community (Top Yaps Accounts – both Global and Regional (CN & KR), Yapybaras, KAITO Stakers).… pic.twitter.com/OIoRhTFKga— Kaito AI (@KaitoAI) October 24, 2025 These developments, along with the first spot SOL ETF listing in Hong Kong and notable DeFi governance proposals, show the market’s growing appetite for innovation and mainstream adoption. Macro policy moves will further influence crypto sentiment this week. The US Federal Reserve’s rate decision on October 29 and Coinbase’s October 30 earnings call could impact risk appetite. This convergence of public sales, ETF launches, DAO decisions, and global diplomacy has the potential to influence asset prices for respective ecosystems. As key deadlines approach, markets could experience significant volatility based on political and regulatory outcomes. 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Pepe Price Prediction: PEPE Price Dumped 30% in October, But Analyst Points to a Reversal Coming Soon – Is PEPE Going to the Moon This Week?After a turbulent month for meme coins, Pepe price prediction trends are heating up again as the popular frog-themed token shows early signs of recovery.PEPE price dumped nearly 30% in October, shedding more than $1.3 billion in market value, from over $4.3 billion at the start of the month to around $3 billion at press time.The decline has deepened the token’s all-time losses to over 74% since its December 2024 peak of $0.00002825, equivalent to a $7 billion market cap loss.Despite the slump, several analysts believe PEPE may be gearing up for a reversal. Crypto Analyst Spots PEPE Reversal PatternIn a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), prominent market analyst Crypto Cat noted that the token has re-entered a key accumulation zone on the daily chart, a region where “the big players start showing interest.“ #PEPE 1D1/4 Price and timing:The trickiest way to knock people out of a position is not a plum, but a prolonged correction. Time hits the nerves harder than a 30% drop.The crowd starts to hesitate, gets out at a loss – and that's when the market turns around. pic.twitter.com/9plI2xgYWo— Crypto Cat (@Cryptocatagency) October 27, 2025 He explained that markets often shake out weak hands through prolonged corrections rather than sharp crashes, adding, “The crowd starts to hesitate, gets out at a loss, and that’s when the market turns around.”According to Crypto Cat, whales are now eyeing the $0.0000088187 – $0.0000056848 range for strategic accumulation, suggesting that a bullish reversal could be imminent.As he put it, “A smart player doesn’t go after the hype, he goes after the panic. When everyone is screaming about a new bear market, he is calm and buys on blood.”Macro analysts have also noted that PEPE is on the verge of an ascension phase after finding support at the lower band of the ascending channel.Source: X/@EtherNasyonaL This could see PEPE regain 40% to wipe out October’s sell-off and return to bullish territory.PEPE Price Prediction: Descending Channel Breakout Could Trigger 126% PEPE RallyOn the technical front, the PEPE/USDT chart reveals a classic descending channel pattern that has dominated price action for several weeks, with the token recently bouncing sharply from the lower support boundary near $0.0000059.The descending channel is clearly defined by two parallel trendlines that have contained price movement since the peak. Source: TradingView/@cozyausolThe projected path suggests a potential breakout above the upper channel trendline, which could confirm the end of the bearish phase and trigger momentum traders to enter long positions.However, immediate resistance remains a critical hurdle. If PEPE fails to reclaim these zones convincingly, there’s a risk of another test of the lower channel support before any sustained rally can develop.New PEPE Beta Raises $2M, Analysts Eye 100x PotentialA PEPE reversal could indicate that other PEPE-themed meme coins will also perform well, especially projects still in presale that aren’t yet available for public trading.One project investors are watching is Pepenode(PEPENODE), a new mine-to-earn meme coin that has already raised $1.96 million in its ongoing presale.PEPENODE lets users build virtual meme coin mining rigs, allowing individuals to buy nodes and create their own server rooms to earn mining rewards in the form of PEPENODE tokens.Many analysts believe this could deliver 10x-100x returns when it launches on exchanges. Along with PEPENODE’s potential upside, it also offers a staking option with up to 655% APY.PEPENODE is currently priced at $0.0011183 per token, and the price is rising every few days, meaning investors who enter sooner stand to benefit most. You can buy PEPENODE through the official presale website using ETH, USDT, USDC, or bank cards.PEPENODE can also be purchased using the Best Wallet App’s Upcoming Tokens feature on Android and iOS.The post Pepe Price Prediction: PEPE Price Dumped 30% in October, But Analyst Points to a Reversal Coming Soon – Is PEPE Going to the Moon This Week? appeared first on Cryptonews.
Pi Coin Price Prediction: PI Price Pumps 30% Overnight, Is a Push to $0.5 Coming This Week?Pi jumped by 30% overnight to $0.29, and trading volumes exploded by 1,150% in the past 24 hours, favoring a bullish Pi Coin price prediction.A prominent supporter of the project, Dr Altcoin, whose X account is followed by over 47,000 users, warned that this could be the result of market manipulation and not the result of increasing buying interest from market participants. Caution!It looks like a case of market manipulation. large volumes are being transferred from https://t.co/5y3pFHGSyV, Banxa, OKX, and PTC accounts, but I don’t see any significant buying activity from real investors.Compare the % increase with other major cryptos.… pic.twitter.com/DvF8i5lNJJ— Dr Altcoin (@Dr_Picoin) October 27, 2025 Dr Altcoin emphasizes concentrated trading volumes within a handful of centralized exchanges (CEXs), which increases the odds of market manipulation. Nonetheless, until otherwise proven, this could be an early signal of an upcoming rally.Recently, Pi streamlined its migration process so miners can complete the required KYC proceeding to transfer their assets to the public mainnet.Other than that, the project has not made any relevant announcements that could have triggered today’s strong rally.Pi Coin Price Prediction: PI Could Climb to $0.38 At Least If This HappensThe 4-hour chart shows an increase in selling pressure once Pi hit $0.29. A short-squeeze could explain today’s uptick, as Pi Coin reversed a long-dated downtrend that started on October 13.In addition, the token pushed through the 200-period exponential moving average (EMA). This technical indicator could now act as support if buying interest accelerates. However, if this jump is the result of market manipulation, we could expect a much deeper correction in the near term.In contrast, if PI surpasses the $0.30 mark, the rally could extend to $0.38, meaning a 54% upside potential for the token.Although a push to $0.50 seems unlikely at the time, the odds of such a move could rise depending on whether the rally turns out to be the result of some positive project-specific news.While the force driving Pi Coin’s rally is unclear, what’s attracting investors to SUBBD ($SUBBD) is not. This crypto presale has raised more than $1 million in a heartbeat to create a better home for creators by allowing them to monetize AI-generated content.SUBBD ($SUBBD) Revamps the Creator’s Economy by Merging AI and Web3SUBBD ($SUBBD) is a Web3-powered creator platform that brings AI tools, crypto payments, and fan engagement together in one place.Instead of juggling multiple apps to create, edit, and publish content, creators can now do everything inside a single AI-powered platform.The project blends this technology with a utility token like $SUBBD to introduce tokenized rewards and facilitate decentralized governance. UUsers can get subscription discounts and early access to new features, while creators will get a say on the platform’s roadmap and content moderation policies.At its discounted presale price, this token could deliver sizable gains once the platform is officially launched.To buy $SUBBD before its next price increase, visit the official SUBBD website and connect your wallet (e.g. Best Wallet).Either swap USDT or ETH to get your first tokens or use a bank card instead.Buy $SUBBD HereThe post Pi Coin Price Prediction: PI Price Pumps 30% Overnight, Is a Push to $0.5 Coming This Week? appeared first on Cryptonews.
Why Traders Should Watch the Bitcoin to Gold RatioBitcoin climbs back near $115K as trade war fears ease, but ETF flows still lag gold—can crypto catch up before Trump meets Xi?
[LIVE] Altcoin Season Price Watch, October 27 – Trending Altcoins Lag as Liquidity Clings to BTCThe altcoin movement remains muted, with the Altcoin Season Index hovering around 28, indicating limited participation outside the largest assets.Trading has concentrated in a small group of liquid pairs, leaving most tokens range-bound despite brief rebounds earlier in the week. The current market is cautious, with capital rotation still thin and sentiment driven largely by Bitcoin price stability.Bitcoin dominance stands near 59%, indicating most liquidity remains centered on primary assets. The pattern shows investors favoring security over risk exposure, while inflows into mid-cap altcoins have yet to materialize. Bitcoin Dominance Index (Source: TradingView)Until dominance declines, rotation into smaller names may stay shallow, and any rallies are likely to depend on temporary spikes in trading activity.Bitcoin is trading near $114,000 after testing slightly higher levels over the weekend. The range between $110,000 and $116,000 continues to anchor short-term positioning.Follow this page for live altcoin price updates, technical shifts, and market news throughout the day as traders journey through an uncertain but gradually improving environment across the crypto market.The post [LIVE] Altcoin Season Price Watch, October 27 – Trending Altcoins Lag as Liquidity Clings to BTC appeared first on Cryptonews.
Why Traders Should Watch the Bitcoin to Gold RatioBitcoin climbs back near $115K as trade war fears ease, but ETF flows still lag gold—can crypto catch up before Trump meets Xi?
PEPE Drops Nearly 2% as Memecoins Struggle, Late-Session Bounce Hints at Buyer SupportDespite the drop, trading volume was only 7.55% above the weekly average, suggesting routine profit-taking rather than a significant shift in sentiment.
Shiba Inu Looks Weak—But Hides A 2,000% End-Cycle Breakout: AnalystPopular technician Charting Guy (@ChartingGuy) calls Shiba Inu “weak and choppy” and suggests the token may not break out until late in the current crypto cycle. Sharing a weekly Shiba Inu chart, he wrote on Oct. 26, 2025: “SHIB has been weak and choppy all cycle. Won’t do anything until the end imo.” How High Can Shiba Inu Price Go? The below TradingView chart is a weekly SHIB/USD study anchored to a Fibonacci ladder. The price marker on the right rail reads $0.000010205, placing SHIB fractionally below the 0.236 retracement band annotated at $0.000011043. Above that, the chart maps successive overhead levels at 0.382 near $0.000016434, 0.5 around $0.000022661, 0.618 near $0.000031247 and 0.786 at about $0.000049369. The red 1 line flags $0.000088410, with higher extension markers plotted at 1.272 ≈ $0.000185406, 1.414 ≈ $0.000272917 and a terminal 1.618 ≈ $0.000475605. A stylized projection trace on the chart depicts a late-cycle, near-vertical advance that only materializes after a prolonged base and then stalls inside the 1.0–1.272 cluster before breaking above the 1.272 Fib extension and topping below the 1.414 Fib extension roughly at $0.000022; the path visually reinforces the author’s contention that SHIB underperforms until the “end.” In a separate post on Oct. 24, Charting Guy ranked market structures across majors and large-cap altcoins, explicitly placing SHIB in his “Bad Looking Charts” bucket while labeling Bitcoin, Ether, XRP, Solana, BNB and Stellar as “Good Looking Charts.” His list read, in part: “Good Looking Charts: BTC, ETH, XRP, SOL, BNB, XLM … Decent Looking Charts: XDC, DOGE, PENGU, ADA, ONDO, SUI, AAVE, LTC … Eh Looking Charts: PEPE, FLOKI, FLR, LINK, BCH … Bad Looking Charts: SHIB, WIF, ETC, AVAX, FET, RENDER, INJ, CRV, ALGO, SOLO, COREUM, NEAR, VET, COMP, DOT, IOTA, FIL, ATOM, And many more.” What To Expect The technical message is unambiguous: on a weekly timeframe, SHIB remains capped beneath early Fibonacci thresholds that many chartists treat as momentum gates. Remaining below 0.236 typically signals that price has yet to reclaim even the shallowest retracement of the prior cycle; clearing it often opens room to test the 0.382–0.5 midpoint zone where trends either accelerate or fail. In Charting Guy’s map, structurally meaningful inflection areas stack tightly from roughly $0.000016 to $0.000031, with the 0.618 level near $0.000031 attributed the role of a trend-confirmation threshold. The cycle-top roadmap he drew concentrates risk and reward into the higher cluster around $0.000088 to $0.000185, a range often watched by Fibonacci practitioners for exhaustion and distribution in late-stage moves. However, a rise to $0.00022 could still mean an incredible upside for SHIB of around 2,055.81%—a roughly 20.56-fold increase. Contextually, his relative-strength table is just as important as the levels. By grouping SHIB with other “bad looking” structures while upgrading Bitcoin, Ether, XRP, Solana and BNB, he is signaling an expectation that market breadth will remain narrow and quality-led before any speculative rotation into meme-beta like SHIB. That framework aligns with his succinct call that SHIB “won’t do anything until the end,” implying a sequencing view rather than a categorical dismissal. At press time, SHIB traded at $0.00001046.
- Standard Chartered Says This Could Be the Week Everything Changes for Bitcoin | US Crypto News
Welcome to the US Crypto News Morning Briefing—your essential rundown of the most important developments in crypto for the day ahead. Grab a coffee because this week could quietly redefine the tone of the entire market. Between shifting US-China trade winds, a looming Fed decision, and Bitcoin’s tightening grip above six figures, the mood feels different — almost expectant. Crypto News of the Day: Standard Chartered Says the Week That Decides If Bitcoin Ever Falls Below $100,000 Again Has Begun This could be one of those weeks where the market quietly shifts from uncertainty to conviction. According to Standard Chartered’s Head of Digital Assets Research, Geoff Kendrick, a wave of surprisingly positive US-China developments has turned market sentiment “from fear into hope.” Kendrick highlighted that US Treasury Secretary Bessent signaled an imminent breakthrough over the weekend. He indicated that China is expected to suspend rare earth export controls for a year and increase soybean purchases from the US in exchange for Washington dropping its threatened 100% tariffs. Details of this potential deal will be finalized after the Trump-Xi meeting in Korea later this week. The news has already rippled through the markets, with Bitcoin benefiting from the positive sentiment. In the same tone, the USD-CNH pair has fallen to near year-to-date lows, signaling a stronger yuan and renewed confidence in global trade stability. This easing tension has, in turn, fueled a rebound in Bitcoin’s correlation to risk appetite, as investors rotate away from defensive positions. “The Bitcoin-gold ratio, highlighted last week, continues to push higher,” Kendrick wrote, noting that it now sits just above levels seen before the tariff scare earlier this month. “I’ll watch for this ratio to break back above 30 to signal an end to such fear.” The Week That Could Redefine Bitcoin’s Future For Kendrick, the coming days may mark a critical turning point for Bitcoin and how investors interpret its long-term cycle. He pointed out that over $2 billion exited US gold ETFs last week, suggesting an appetite shift that could soon favor Bitcoin. “It would confirm a more positive backdrop if even half of that re-entered Bitcoin ETFs early this week,” he noted. The broader setup looks equally intriguing. Wednesday’s FOMC meeting is expected to deliver a 25 basis-point rate cut, despite the Fed operating in what Kendrick described as a “data blackout.” It's FOMC week!There's a 96.7% chance the Fed will cut interest rates by 25bps. What’s your prediction? pic.twitter.com/SRVPczDYcL— Lark Davis (@TheCryptoLark) October 27, 2025 He also hinted that growing speculation over the next Fed Chair could prove “Bitcoin positive” if it raises concerns about central bank independence. Add to that, the looming earnings releases from five of the ‘Magnificent Seven’ — Microsoft, Meta, Google, Apple, and Amazon — and the macro calendar looks loaded with catalysts. “This week is about to be pure chaos…the government shutdown is about to hit day 30. The Fed decides rates on Wednesday. Powell speaks right after, during a data blackout. Then, we’ve got Microsoft, Apple, Google, Meta, and Amazon, all reporting earnings. That’s $15.2 trillion in market cap dropping numbers in the same week. And just when you think it’s over… Trump meets President Xi on Thursday, 48 hours before his 100% tariff deadline. Buckle up. This week could move everything,” Mario Nawfal corroborated. Kendrick argues that a fresh Bitcoin all-time high would serve as the “death knell” for those still clinging to the halving cycle as the primary driver of BTC’s value. “ETF flows matter more now…If this week goes well, Bitcoin may never go below $100,000 again,” he said. This statement echoes remarks highlighted in a recent US Crypto News publication. Whether or not that prediction holds, this week’s mix of diplomacy, data, and digital gold could prove decisive for the next phase of Bitcoin’s story. Chart of the Day Bitcoin to Gold Ratio. Source: Long-term Trends Byte-Sized Alpha Here’s a summary of more US crypto news to follow today: Another year, another delay: Mt. Gox keeps $4 billion in Bitcoin off the market. Crypto inflows near $1 billion as rate cut hopes fuel market momentum. XRP price needs a 7% push to rally — Two metrics hint it’s close. Top crypto news this week: BlackRock ETH ETF, MegaETH ICO, Trump-Xi meeting, and more. The crypto market is exploding — and one man is betting on its collapse. Three altcoins are facing major liquidation risks in the last week of October. Ocean Protocol denies token theft allegations as ASI Alliance rift deepens. Argentina’s Javier Milei celebrates 2025 midterm triumph as LIBRA scandal deepens. Inside the x402 token boom: The new payment standard powering AI agents. Crypto Equities Pre-Market Overview CompanyAt the Close of October 24Pre-Market OverviewStrategy (MSTR)$289.08$300.01 (+3.78%)Coinbase (COIN)$354.46$364.65 (+2.87%)Galaxy Digital Holdings (GLXY)$39.82$41.29 (+3.69%)MARA Holdings (MARA)$19.54$20.38 (+4.29%)Riot Platforms (RIOT)$21.42$22.36 (+4.39%)Core Scientific (CORZ)$19.34$19.71 (+1.91%)Crypto equities market open race: Google Finance The post Standard Chartered Says This Could Be the Week Everything Changes for Bitcoin | US Crypto News appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Mt. Gox Delays Creditor Repayments Again, Pushes Deadline to 2026Mt. Gox has extended its repayment deadline by another year to October 31, 2026, marking yet another delay for creditors awaiting restitution from the 2014 collapse. Rehabilitation trustee Nobuaki Kobayashi announced the extension on Monday, citing incomplete procedures and unresolved issues affecting numerous creditors who have not yet received their distributions.The decision comes despite the trustee having largely completed base, early lump-sum, and intermediate repayments for creditors who cleared the necessary verification steps. Many claimants remain without compensation due to procedural delays and complications during the payment process, prompting the court-approved extension to facilitate distributions “to the extent reasonably practicable.”Previous Bitcoin Movements Heighten ExpectationMt. Gox-linked wallets executed a major transaction back on March 6, transferring 11,833.64 BTC worth over $1 billion, according to blockchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence. The movement saw 166.5 BTC sent to a known cold wallet while the remaining 11,834 BTC moved to an unidentified address.Exchange-related entities still control approximately 36,080 BTC valued at $3.26 billion, down from holdings that once topped 850,000 BTC before the catastrophic 2014 hack. The transaction occurred back then during heightened crypto market volatility triggered by US President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs implemented on March 4, which rattled high-risk assets, including Bitcoin. Mt. Gox moves over $1b to an unmarked wallet, the first major transfer in a month, fueling renewed speculation on creditor repayments. #MtGox #Arkham https://t.co/3mEUCf3lVN— Cryptonews.com (@cryptonews) March 6, 2025 Previous movements in December saw Mt. Gox shuffle about 1,620 BTC through unknown wallets, weeks after transferring over 24,000 BTC under similar circumstances. These sporadic yet substantial transfers have fueled speculation about whether the exchange is preparing for creditor distributions or restructuring its holdings for reasons known to them.Strive’s Billion-Dollar Play for Discounted ClaimsVivek Ramaswamy’s Strive Asset Management disclosed in May plans to acquire 75,000 Bitcoin through Mt. Gox bankruptcy claims, valued at approximately $8 billion. The strategy, requiring shareholder approval, aims to purchase Bitcoin at discounted prices to enhance per-share value and outperform Bitcoin’s long-term trajectory.However, Strive has evolved beyond just pursuing Mt. Gox claims and has aggressively expanded its Bitcoin treasury by other means. The company recently announced a $1.34 billion all-stock merger with Semler Scientific, which will add nearly 5,816 BTC to its holdings. Strive (Nasdaq: $ASST) just filed our Form S-4 registration for the pending acquisition of @SemlerSci (Nasdaq: $SMLR).This is a major milestone toward scaling our Bitcoin holdings, advancing our capital formation strategy, and strengthening our mission to outperform Bitcoin…— Strive (@strive) October 10, 2025 In addition, Strive has raised approximately $750 million in funding dedicated to Bitcoin purchases, and it continues to grow its treasury through mergers, acquisitions, and direct Bitcoin acquisitions.Back then, Strive partnered with 117 Castell Advisory Group to source and evaluate claims that had received definitive legal judgments pending distribution. The firm intends to file Form S-4 registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission, after which shareholders will vote on the acquisition through a proxy statement.Consequently, Strive seems to have moved past relying solely on Mt. Gox claims and is actively building a diversified Bitcoin treasury through new acquisitions and capital raises.FTX Creditors’ Hanging FateBankrupt exchange FTX announced in July that September 30 would be the start date for its next cash distribution round, with August 15 set as the record date for eligible claimants. The distribution was said to cover Class 5 Customer Entitlement Claims, Class 6 General Unsecured Claims, and approved Convenience Claims through partners BitGo, Kraken, and Payoneer.FTX secured court approval to reduce its disputed claims reserve by $1.9 billion from $6.5 billion to $4.3 billion, freeing additional capital for creditor payouts. FTX’s fallout is moving into a new phase, with unresolved claims under legal review and high-profile figures entering settlements.#ftx #cryptohttps://t.co/BB1Jg4qmoA— Cryptonews.com (@cryptonews) July 7, 2025 The exchange has returned approximately $6.2 billion to date following its November 2022 collapse, which resulted in founder Sam Bankman-Fried receiving a 25-year prison sentence for defrauding customers and investors of over $11 billion.Federal records confirm that Bankman-Fried is projected to be released on December 14, 2044, serving less than 21 years of his 25-year sentence due to good-behavior credits. The early release timeline has erupted speculation about a potential presidential pardon following President Trump’s recent clemency for Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, with SBF pardon odds jumping 6% on Polymaket immediately after CZ’s announcement.The post Mt. Gox Delays Creditor Repayments Again, Pushes Deadline to 2026 appeared first on Cryptonews.
129,361,857 Dogecoin (DOGE) Hit Binance After Whale Wallet Breaks SilenceBinance just saw 129,361,857 DOGE worth nearly $27 million land from a wallet originally seeded by one of Dogecoin's biggest holders, and the market impact was immediate.
Bitcoin Price Prediction: Bitcoin Shines With Weekend Pump On China Trade Deal Expectations – Is BTC About to Hit $130K This Week?Bitcoin is trading with a bullish bias, having surged to $115,185, rising nearly 1.40% in 24 hours. Most of the optimism is driven amid renewed US-China trade talks which is supporting broader risk sentiment. With a market cap of around $2.29 trillion and daily trading volume of above $56.6 billion, Bitcoin remains the top-ranked cryptocurrency globally, supported by its limited circulating supply of 19.94 million BTC.US-China Trade Talks Ease Market TensionsThe positive sentiment follows reports that Washington and Beijing reached a trade “framework” during weekend talks in Kuala Lumpur, easing concerns of an escalating tariff war. The potential deal, expected to be formalized during Thursday’s APEC Summit in South Korea, could prevent the US from imposing a 100% tariff on Chinese goods and delay China’s planned rare-earth export controls.According to US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Beijing has agreed to boost agricultural imports, including soybeans, which could support US farmers. China’s Vice Premier He Lifeng echoed similar optimism, stating that both sides achieved “a basic consensus” and would finalize details soon.Asian equities and commodities rose on Monday, extending gains, as markets priced in a potential easing of geopolitical risks that have clouded growth forecasts for much of 2025.Trade Tensions and Market OutlookThis week’s Trump-Xi meeting is crucial as the market participants are expecting progress toward de-escalating tariffs and technology restrictions, especially after Beijing’s recent announcement requiring export licenses for certain semiconductor materials and rare-earth elements, minerals essential for manufacturing electric vehicles and defense systems. China Foreign Minister says President Xi Jinping & President Trump respect each other. pic.twitter.com/fBVl3IlU0S— Mayank Dudeja || SPYONGEMS (@imcryptofreak) October 27, 2025 Trump’s retaliatory tariff threats had spooked markets earlier this month. However, recent updates suggest a more measured tone; therefore, easing trade tensions could revive global risk appetite. This may indirectly benefit cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, which often move in tandem with macroeconomic sentiment. Rare-earth restrictions could disrupt global supply chains if talks fail. Agricultural deals may stabilize US-China relations short term. Investor sentiment remains fragile ahead of the APEC summit outcome. Bitcoin Technical Analysis: Resistance AheadOn the technical front, the BTC/USD rebound from $108,600 has gained traction, but the price now faces a key hurdle around $117,600. A double-top resistance zone is extending this particular level. This level aligns with the 61.8% Fibonacci retracement, a historically strong reversal point.Recent candlestick patterns show small bodies with upper wicks, reflecting short-term hesitation. Meanwhile, the 20-day and 50-day EMAs around $112,400 have crossed bullishly, confirming underlying strength. The RSI at 55 shows room for further upside before entering overbought conditions.Bitcoin Price Chart – Source: TradingviewA sustained breakout above $117,600 could propel BTC toward $120,500 and potentially $124,100, while a failure to clear the resistance could trigger a pullback to $112,200 or $108,600.Trade Setup: Bullish: Enter on breakout above $117,600, targeting $120,500–$124,100 with stops near $112,200. Bearish: Short below $117,600, targeting $112,200 with stops above $118,000. Bitcoin’s structure remains cautiously bullish, supported by higher lows and strong volume. However, traders should watch closely as market momentum begins to slow near this critical resistance area.Bitcoin Hyper: The Next Evolution of BTC on Solana?Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER) is bringing a new phase to the Bitcoin ecosystem. While BTC remains the gold standard for security, Bitcoin Hyper adds what it always lacked: Solana-level speed.Built as the first Bitcoin-native Layer 2 powered by the Solana Virtual Machine (SVM), it merges Bitcoin’s stability with Solana’s high-performance framework. The result: lightning-fast, low-cost smart contracts, decentralized apps, and even meme coin creation, all secured by Bitcoin.Audited by Consult, the project emphasizes trust and scalability as adoption builds. And momentum is already strong. The presale has surpassed $24.7 million, with tokens priced at just $0.013165 before the next increase.As Bitcoin activity climbs and demand for efficient BTC-based apps rises, Bitcoin Hyper stands out as the bridge uniting two of crypto’s biggest ecosystems.If Bitcoin built the foundation, Bitcoin Hyper could make it fast, flexible, and fun again.Click Here to Participate in the PresaleThe post Bitcoin Price Prediction: Bitcoin Shines With Weekend Pump On China Trade Deal Expectations – Is BTC About to Hit $130K This Week? appeared first on Cryptonews.
Best Altcoins to Buy as Kraken Breaks Records with 114% YoY SurgeWhat to Know: Kraken’s Q3 report shows a massive 114% year-over-year revenue jump, signaling explosive growth and renewed investor confidence. The exchange’s strategic acquisitions and xStocks innovation have positioned it as a serious contender to Coinbase and Binance. If you’re hunting for the best altcoins to buy, consider watching low-cap gems like $PEPENODE, $BEST, and $AURA. In a year that has been a bit topsy-turvy for the cryptocurrency markets, firms like Kraken are proof that the industry’s bottom line is getting stronger and stronger. Kraken recently announced its Q3 financial results, and they are smoking hot, to say the least. Kraken recorded a 50% surge in revenue quarter-over-quarter and a 114% jump year-over-year. Trading volumes on Kraken reached a mind-boggling $561.9B, marking a 23% increase from the previous quarter. It now holds a total of $59.3B worth of assets, putting it in contention with Coinbase and Binance as one of the best crypto exchanges on the market. It’s essential to recognize that Kraken’s phenomenal growth hasn’t occurred simply because the broader industry is expanding – other firms haven’t experienced a similar increase in growth. Kraken has clearly done something extraordinary to attract such large numbers. First, this year, Kraken announced several major acquisitions, including NinjaTrader and Small Exchange, which have made it a go-to name in the derivatives trading space, giving it direct market access in the U.S. One of its most notable innovations has been the xStocks platform, which allows investors in more than 160 countries to trade tokenized versions of U.S. equities – and that too without middlemen or market-hour restrictions. Given that it blends Wall Street and Web3 in a never-before-seen manner, it’s no surprise that xStocks has racked up over $5B in trading volume in just a few months. So, what’s next for Kraken? Well, an IPO seems like the most obvious answer. Earlier this year, the company raised $500M at a $15B valuation. And if reports are to be believed, it could be eyeing another funding round – this time at around $20B. As for the potential IPO timeline, 2026 appears to be the most likely candidate. If it does go through, Kraken would join the likes of Coinbase, Gemini, and Bullish as crypto exchanges that have gone public. All in all, the growth of a major firm like Kraken is a telltale sign of increased footfall in crypto – and of its growing acknowledgment as a legitimate trading and investing avenue. If you want to ride the gravy train that is crypto and make some chunky gains along the way, consider investing in low-cap, high-upside tokens. Here are our top three suggestions for the best altcoins to buy right now. 1. PEPENODE ($PEPENODE) – Virtual Crypto Mining with Real Rewards PEPENODE ($PEPENODE) is a unique mine-to-earn cryptocurrency project offering everyday investors an inexpensive and straightforward way to scratch their crypto mining itch – and earn real rewards, too. While real-world crypto mining requires a massive upfront investment, maintenance costs, and technical expertise to build and maintain the setup, virtual crypto mining with PEPENODE is not only affordable but also accessible to beginners, making it inclusive, fun, and engaging. You start with an empty virtual server room, which you get as soon as you buy your first $PEPENODE tokens. From there, it’s up to you to fill this room with any combination of meme nodes you like. Of course, these nodes differ in efficiency and mining capability, so you’ll have to put your smarts to work to create the perfect mining setup. Oh, and remember that you’ll be competing with other $PEPENODE holders and miners, as rewards will be distributed based on the final leaderboard. So, the better your mining rig, the more rewards you’ll earn. Speaking of rewards, these will include free $PEPENODE, $PEPE, and $FARTCOIN tokens, and they’ll be distributed after PEPENODE’s Token Generation Event (TGE) completes and its virtual mining simulator goes live. Currently in presale, PEPENODE has already raised over $1.95M from early investors, with each token available for just $0.0011183. Here’s how to buy PEPENODE in four simple steps – and unlock 656% staking APY. According to our PEPENODE price prediction, the token could reach $0.0077 by the end of 2026, so a $100 investment today could turn into $700 in just a few months. Join the crypto mining revolution – grab your $PEPENODE tokens today! 2. Best Wallet Token ($BEST) – Powering a Secure & Easy-to-Use Free Crypto Wallet Best Wallet Token ($BEST) is the native cryptocurrency of Best Wallet, a free-to-use cryptocurrency wallet that offers a robust blend of security and ease of use. First things first, since it’s a non-custodial crypto wallet, Best Wallet never hands over your private keys to anyone but you, ensuring airtight privacy for your funds. It also comes equipped with class-leading encryption technology, two-factor authentication (2FA) including biometric login, and robust safeguards against hackers, scams, and phishing websites. In terms of convenience, Best Wallet stands out as the only crypto wallet on the market that allows you to buy the best crypto presales directly within the app. Its ‘Upcoming Tokens’ section lists all of the best new cryptocurrency projects in one place, meaning you no longer have to scour the internet for the next moonshot opportunity. 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As the name suggests, the $AURA token is based on the wildly popular internet phenomenon of ‘Aura points,’ which, simply put, represent how much charisma you gain or lose through a particular action. For instance, if you’re playing football with your friends and happen to score a free kick from near the halfway line, you’d gain infinite Aura points. Sounds absurd, right? Well, it is, and that’s precisely why $AURA has gained so much traction among meme coin investors. In June 2025, $AURA skyrocketed over 28,000%, and while the token has traded sideways since then, it has now found strong support around the $0.05 level. On the charts, it’s currently on the cusp of breaking out of a neat descending triangle pattern, which could send the token back to its all-time high of around $0.24 – meaning a potential 160% gain could be on the cards if you get in now. Interested? Buy $AURA on MEXC or any other cryptocurrency exchange. Recap: With Kraken’s explosive growth signaling a stronger crypto market, now’s the perfect time to load up on PEPENODE ($PEPENODE), Best Wallet Token ($BEST), and Aura ($AURA) – high-upside tokens with the potential to become the next 1000x crypto. Disclaimer: The cryptocurrency market is highly unpredictable; therefore, please invest only after conducting your own thorough research. This article is not financial advice. Authored by Elena Bistreanu, NewsBTC – https://www.newsbtc.com/news/best-altcoins-to-buy-as-kraken-breaks-records-with-114-yoy-surge
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Are NFTs Making a Comeback? Magic Eden’s Native Token ME Pumps 36% in 24H, Is $1 Next?After months of dormancy in the digital collectibles sector, the NFT market appears to be making a comeback, led by a sharp rally in Magic Eden’s native token ($ME).The Magic Eden token surged over 36% in the past 24 hours, climbing from an intraday low of $0.4422 to a high of $0.6019 before stabilizing around $0.5857 at press time. According to data from CoinGecko, Magic Eden now stands as the second-largest NFT marketplace with a market capitalization of over $97 million, trailing only Blur, which holds around $135 million. Source: CoingeckoCompetitor projects like MoonBase and Sudoswap have also posted impressive seven-day gains of 41.4% and 25.1%, respectively, showing renewed investor appetite for NFT marketplace tokens.Are NFTs Making a Comeback? $500M Added in 7 DaysThe total NFT market capitalization has now swelled by $500 million in the last seven days, pushing the figure above $5 billion for the first time since August. Source: CoingeckoThe rise follows weeks of consolidation and a prior liquidation flush earlier in October, which saw ME down sharply before rebounding more than 110% since October 10.Adding to the optimism, Magic Eden’s official X account recently emphasized its proactive approach to the NFT market revival, stating: “We’re not waiting for ‘NFT szn.’ We’re building it.” We’re not waiting for “NFT szn”We’re building it. Over 35,000 packs ripped + 5M in total volume = more liquidity, and more buy pressure on your favorite collections.Collectors eat. Collections flourish.Magic Eden is putting the market back in motion. pic.twitter.com/iuQEGP7Qut— Magic Eden (@MagicEden) October 24, 2025 The platform launched over 35,000 NFT packs, which ripped over $5M in total volume.Analysts believe this recovery could cause a shift in sentiment as NFT traders re-enter the market ahead of potential ecosystem updates and marketplace expansions. Can Magic Eden $ME Hit $1?Magic Eden’s ME token is now testing key resistance near the $0.60 zone. Traders are watching closely to see if the rally can extend toward the $1 mark.Technical analysis shows the ME/USDT daily chart forming a potential bullish reversal after a prolonged downtrend confined within a descending channel. The current move above $0.52 reflects a 16% daily gain, hinting that momentum may be shifting in favor of buyers.Source: X/@Allice_CryptoIf ME can break and close above the upper trendline of the descending channel, it would confirm a breakout and mark the start of a new bullish phase. The projected target, based on the channel breakout and measured move, is around $0.95, representing an approximate 178% upside from current levels. However, if the price fails to sustain above $0.50, a retest of lower channel support could occur before any significant rally.Trading the NFT Comeback With CoinFuturesAs the NFT market makes a comeback, traders are rushing to capitalize on volatile price swings, and many prefer futures over spot trading for the leverage advantage.However, many traders get burned by high-leverage platforms that prioritize liquidations over user success. But one trusted crypto leverage platform that traders have been trusting lately is CoinFutures, which offers a more trader-friendly alternative.The platform supports leverage from 1x to 1000x with just $1 minimum trades. It operates simulated crypto futures for long and short positions, letting you speculate in both directions without owning the underlying assets. The built-in algorithm tracks crypto prices in real-time, eliminating the need for order books and peer-to-peer trading complications.CoinFutures supports Bitcoin and top altcoins, including Ethereum, BNB, Solana, and NFT tokens, making it ideal for quick trades on volatile assets.To start, download the CoinFutures app for Windows, macOS, or Android, then create an account with your email and password.Once you’ve installed the app, you can fund your account via the wallet icon using BTC, ETH, or SOLThe post Are NFTs Making a Comeback? Magic Eden’s Native Token ME Pumps 36% in 24H, Is $1 Next? appeared first on Cryptonews.
Bitcoin Treasury Company Strive Surges Additional 30%, Nearly Doubling in Two SessionsA "cheap" valuation coupled with a tweet from a well-followed investor and a firming in the price of bitcoin set off the fireworks in the stock.
‘Crypto President’ Javier Milei Scores Shock Midterm Win: What’s Next for Crypto in Argentina?Argentine President Javier Milei’s pro-crypto party, La Libertad Avanza, has scored a surprise victory in the country’s midterm elections, strengthening his control in Congress and reigniting debate over Argentina’s future economic direction and its deepening embrace of digital assets.According to local outlet La Nación, Milei’s party secured 40.68% of the national vote, winning key regions including Buenos Aires province, long considered a Peronist stronghold. The result marks a major turnaround from September’s provincial elections, when the Peronists had defeated Milei’s candidates by a wide margin. Source: La Libertad AvanzaWith more than 99% of votes counted, La Libertad Avanza has tripled its representation in Congress, now holding 101 seats in the lower house, up from 37, and 20 in the Senate, compared to six previously.The victory cements Milei’s influence ahead of the October 2027 presidential election, positioning him once again as the frontrunner. How Milei’s Midterm Win Redefines Argentina’s FutureSpeaking to supporters after the win, Milei called the result a “turning point” and declared that Argentina had “left decadence behind and opted for progress.”The legislative win also eases investor fears that Milei’s market overhaul could stall.Argentine assets rallied following the results, with the peso posting gains in crypto trading markets on Sunday.Investors see the strengthened position in Congress as crucial for pushing through Milei’s austerity and tax reform agenda, which has been met with both praise and protest at home.Since taking office in December 2023, Milei, a former economist, has focused on deregulation, fiscal tightening, and reducing state intervention.Inflation, which had soared to nearly 290% in April 2024, has fallen dramatically under his administration, dropping to 31.8% in September 2025. Source: Trading EconomicsWhile these measures have helped stabilize the peso, they’ve also led to higher living costs, unemployment, and reduced subsidies on essentials like electricity and transport.Milei’s pro-crypto policies remain a defining feature of his presidency. In December 2023, Argentina legalized the use of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in private contracts, marking a major step in formalizing crypto transactions. The following year, his government introduced comprehensive regulations for Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs), requiring registration with the National Securities Commission (CNV) and compliance with anti-money laundering and cybersecurity standards.Under the new framework, cryptocurrencies are legally recognized for transactions but do not hold legal tender status. Argentina regulators approve US ETFs, including crypto-related products, enabling #BTC and Ethereum spot ETFs to trade for the first time.https://t.co/KV9XrBM6og— Cryptonews.com (@cryptonews) December 10, 2024 The CNV has also authorized trading of U.S. exchange-traded funds (ETFs), including Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs, through Argentina’s CEDEAR program, ending a six-year prohibition.Argentina’s Crypto Boom Overshadowed by Milei’s LIBRA ControversyArgentina’s growing openness to crypto has made it one of the most active markets in Latin America.A 2025 report by Chainalysis ranked the country 20th globally for crypto adoption and second regionally behind Brazil, with $93.9 billion in transaction volume between mid-2023 and mid-2024. Source: ChainalysisStablecoins, especially USD-pegged assets like Tether’s USDT, account for over 60% of crypto transactions, reflecting the public’s ongoing efforts to hedge against inflation.Despite these milestones, Milei’s relationship with the crypto sector has been clouded by controversy.Earlier this year, the president was embroiled in the LIBRA token scandal after mentioning the project in an X post, which led to a 94% price collapse within hours.The token’s market capitalization had briefly surged to $4.6 billion before crashing, prompting allegations of market manipulation and insider trading. Although Argentina’s anti-corruption watchdog later cleared Milei of wrongdoing, public trust took a hit.Polling firm Zuban Córdoba reported that Milei’s approval rating fell from 47.3% in November to 41.6% in March following the incident, with recent data showing that over 63% of Argentines now view him negatively.Nonetheless, Milei insists he merely “spread the word” about the project and denies any intent to promote it. Argentina President @JMilei defends his social media post on so-called meme coin Libra, insisting who wasn’t trying to persuade anyone to invest. #JavierMilei #Libra https://t.co/0W2vpgBYAD— Cryptonews.com (@cryptonews) February 18, 2025 Following the scandal, the government dissolved the investigative task force probing the incident, citing completion of its mandate. The move drew criticism from opposition lawmakers, who accused Milei of attempting to bury the controversy.Milei Pushes Forward with Crypto Liberalization as Argentina Deepens Global TiesEven with lingering doubts about his credibility, Milei continues to champion a liberalized currency policy.In June 2024, he publicly endorsed an “open market” system that would allow Bitcoin to compete freely alongside the Argentine peso.His stance aligns with that of former Foreign Affairs Minister Diana Mondino, who confirmed that crypto-based contracts were legally recognized under Milei’s deregulation decree. El Salvador and Argentina will share “knowledge and expertise to support regulatory development and innovation,” in Latin America.#ElSalvador #Argentina #BitcoinAdoptionhttps://t.co/Dm3tWFeDXZ— Cryptonews.com (@cryptonews) December 11, 2024 Argentina’s collaboration with El Salvador further shows its commitment to developing a digital asset ecosystem.In December 2024, both countries signed a mutual cooperation agreement to strengthen regulatory frameworks and share blockchain expertise.The momentum has attracted major international players. Coinbase secured VASP registration in early 2025, granting it full regulatory approval to expand local operations and integrate peso payment methods. @coinbase expands to Argentina, gaining regulatory approval to provide secure crypto services in a region embracing digital assets.#Blockchain #Coinbase #Argentinahttps://t.co/R92dfUA1HY— Cryptonews.com (@cryptonews) January 28, 2025 Exchange Bybit also entered the Argentine market in August 2024, reflecting the country’s growing appeal as a regional crypto hub.The post ‘Crypto President’ Javier Milei Scores Shock Midterm Win: What’s Next for Crypto in Argentina? appeared first on Cryptonews.
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Ripple Model Is To Spend Money In a Way To Maximize XRP Value: Ripple CTO Once SaidThe XRP community has unearthed a past statement in which Ripple CTO David Schwartz said the company pursues business models that benefit XRP’s price. Specifically, Schwartz made the comment exactly eight years ago, on October 27, 2017.Visit Website
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XRP Ready to Break Out? Key Resistance Level Under WatchXRP nears key $2.70 level after bullish weekly candle, with long-term chart setup echoing its 2017 breakout structure.
XRP Ready to Break Out? Key Resistance Level Under WatchXRP is back in focus after printing a bullish weekly candle. At the time of writing, the token trades at $2.62 with a 24-hour volume of $4 billion. It is down slightly on the day but has gained over 5% in the past week. Meanwhile, the market is watching the $2.70 level, which has acted as a major resistance area. Weekly Candle Shows Bullish Reversal Pattern The weekly chart has formed a bullish engulfing candle. This pattern tends to appear after downtrends and suggests that buyers are stepping in. The candle covers the body of the previous red candle entirely, signaling a momentum shift. Notably, the focus now is $2.70. A clean break and hold above that level may confirm bullish strength. ChartNerd said, $XRP has printed a weekly bullish close with an engulfing candle Breaking above $2.70 and staying above such level is the main objective. A higher low could form if met as resistance Reversal signals are printing. Great signs for continuation macro. Be prepared https://t.co/EdcY9UUsaw pic.twitter.com/FJGlGWLaRn — ChartNerd (@ChartNerdTA) October 27, 2025 Analysts have drawn comparisons to XRP’s price action in 2017. At that time, the token broke above a long-term resistance block after months of consolidation. A similar structure is forming now, according to a multi-year chart. The price has broken above the same type of resistance block and is holding support from previous accumulation zones. Fibonacci extension levels show long-range targets at $8, $13–$15, and $27. These are based on XRP’s past expansion moves. Long-Term Accumulation Still in Play XRP has been trading within a rising channel since January. According to ChartNerd, it recently tested the lower boundary and bounced. That bounce occurred near key trendline support, which has held for over 10 months. This adds weight to the idea of continued accumulation. Cryptoinsightuk noted, “XRP has no downside liquidity… at some point price will be pushed higher into the deep areas of liquidity.” The quote reflects how thin order books below can act as a springboard if demand returns. Institutional Focus and Broader Sentiment The market narrative remains mixed. Some traders questioned the strength of the current move due to recent whale activity. Still, data from Santiment shows buying interest picked up after a round of negative social media sentiment, as we reported. Separately, Ripple also confirmed it has completed its $1.25 billion acquisition of Hidden Road, now rebranded as Ripple Prime. The deal, first announced in April, was finalized last week. It gives the company an entry into the institutional brokerage space. Moreover, for more on Ripple’s recent strategic actions, read here. The post XRP Ready to Break Out? Key Resistance Level Under Watch appeared first on CryptoPotato.
Strategy Slows Bitcoin Purchases to 2021 Levels: What’s Going on Behind the Scenes?The company’s once-aggressive Bitcoin accumulation strategy appears to be losing momentum. After making headlines with massive weekly purchases, sometimes exceeding 10,000 BTC and even peaking at 55,500 BTC in late 2024, Strategy’s buying pace has now slowed drastically to around 200 BTC per week. The largest corporate Bitcoin holder’s deceleration is reflected in its spending as well. Slower Buys, Same Conviction In his latest analysis, Crypto analyst ‘Maartunn’ estimated that spending fell from billion-dollar allocations to just $22.1 million spent for 196 BTC last week. Despite the slowdown, 2025 still ranks as Strategy’s second-largest BTC investment year, with $19.53 billion deployed so far, trailing only 2024’s $21.76 billion. The firm now holds roughly 3.2% of all Bitcoin in circulation. However, tighter capital conditions have started to bite as equity issuance premiums have plummeted from 208% to just 4%, which has made fresh fundraising more challenging. Meanwhile, MSTR stock is down nearly 50% from its all-time high, while Bitcoin itself trades only 16% below its peak, which has further widened the performance gap between the two assets. Despite this, the company’s share price remains closely correlated with Bitcoin, and Maartunn noted that it often mirrors its moves. Interestingly, Strategy continues to buy near local price highs, most recently acquiring 196 BTC at an average price of $113,000. Even as the accumulation pace has slowed down, the firm’s unrealized Bitcoin profit still stands at a staggering $23.7 billion. As such, the analyst stated, “Strategy is no longer buying big – but they’re still buying. Long-term conviction remains, even as funding pressure grows.” Trillion-Dollar Bitcoin Dream Though purchases have eased, Strategy co-founder Michael Saylor remains adamant that Bitcoin is at the heart of the firm’s long-term corporate treasury strategy. Speaking at a conference in Prague, the former chief exec said that there is only one way to lose – and that’s not to play the (Bitcoin) game. In a separate interview last month, Saylor revealed an ambitious “endgame” to build a trillion-dollar Bitcoin balance sheet and use it to reinvent the global credit system. He said the goal is to accumulate $1 trillion in Bitcoin and grow it by 20-30% annually. The post Strategy Slows Bitcoin Purchases to 2021 Levels: What’s Going on Behind the Scenes? appeared first on CryptoPotato.
$10K Is Coming: Arthur Hayes’ Zcash ‘Vibe Check’ Sparks 30% MoonshotAccording to market snapshots, Zcash rose about 30% in a 24-hour span, moving from roughly $272 to a peak near $355. The coin has been up more than 40% in the last week. The token’s gain outpaced all other top 50 coins by market cap during the same window. Volume spiked at the same time, showing traders piled in quickly after a single social post touched off the move. Influencer Posts Spark Buying Based on reports on social media, the rally was partly driven by traders reacting to a bullish post from Arthur Hayes on X. Contributors on platforms like Binance Square flagged the post, and one user known as AB Kuai Dong said an endorsement by what he called a “legendary Silicon Valley investor” pushed people into the market. Vibe check $ZEC to $10k pic.twitter.com/tBc0WaxzZ1 — Arthur Hayes (@CryptoHayes) October 26, 2025 Another poster, Clemente, who is listed as a board member at treasury firm K9Strategy, said they joined the trade because they felt “so much FOMO I couldn’t keep myself sidelined.” These bursts of hype pushed more orders onto the books and helped lift the price in a short time. Past Calls Have Moved Markets Hayes has prompted market moves before. At a Tokyo conference in August 2025, he predicted Hyperliquid’s HYPE token could climb 126 times over three years. That call produced a modest market response then — roughly a 5% uptick for HYPE — but it showed how a single forecast from a well-known figure can sway trader behavior. Market participants say such calls sometimes lead to brief spikes and sometimes to longer trends. Follow-through, depth of liquidity, and general demand all matter. Privacy Tokens See Renewed Interest Reports have disclosed that Zcash rallied close to 500% over the last 30 days and crossed a $5 billion market cap on Sunday, according to CoinMarketCap data. At the same time, Monero, the largest privacy coin by market cap, ticked up about 3.2% to trade near $345 and remains restricted on many big exchanges, highlighting differences in access and regulatory pressure. Technical Indicators Show Choppy Momentum According to a recent Zcash price outlook, ZEC is forecast to rise about 52% and reach $558 by November 26, 2025. Current technical indicators are flagged Bullish, while the Fear & Greed Index sat at 51, a neutral reading. Over the past 30 days Zcash posted 19/30 green days, which is 63%, and showed 37% price volatility. Those numbers point to strong recent momentum but also to a bumpy ride. Some gains may hold if new buyers arrive and liquidity tightens; other gains could fade quickly if selling pressure appears. Based on reports and the data above, the Zcash move highlights how social signals can trigger rapid trading flows. The numbers are eye-catching. Still, traders and observers will be watching whether demand deepens or the rally is a short-lived reaction to hype. Featured image from Gemini, chart from TradingView
Ripple-Backed Evernorth Nears $1B XRP Treasury: Major Supply Shock Incoming?The post Ripple-Backed Evernorth Nears $1B XRP Treasury: Major Supply Shock Incoming? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Evernorth Holdings is quickly becoming a major player in the XRP space, moving closer to its $1 billion goal. Backed by...
Virtuals Protocol Price’s 105% Rally Could Be Facing A Reversal SoonVIRTUAL’s 105% surge pushed it to a two-month high, but overbought conditions point to a near-term reversal. Holding above $1.37 is key, while a breakout past $1.54 could extend the rally. The post Virtuals Protocol Price’s 105% Rally Could...
Crypto Inflows Near $1 Billion as Rate Cut Hopes Fuel Market MomentumInvestor confidence surged after lower U.S. CPI readings, driving US$921M into crypto investment products. Bitcoin captured nearly all inflows, while Ethereum and altcoin sentiment cooled ahead of ETF decisions. The post Crypto Inflows Near $1 Billion as Rate Cut...
U.S. China Trade War Calms Ahead of FOMC: Will Bitcoin News Trigger Parabolic Move?The US and China are always playing political chess. Every time there is a major announcement, touching on rare earth metals from China, or tariffs from the US, expect them to move asset prices, creating top trending crypto and Bitcoin news. A trigger to the crypto collapse on October 10 and 11 was partly due to tariff announcements from the United States, a retaliation to new rare earth export rules. The good news is that everything has been relatively calm in the past few days, a net positive for Bitcoin and some of the best cryptos to buy. At spot rates, the total crypto market cap is up +3% to over $3.9Tn at press time. Meanwhile, the Bitcoin price is up +3% in 24 hours, pushing weekly gains to over +3.5% at press time. Impressively, the digital gold is changing hands above $115,000, pushing its dominance to over +54%. (Source: Coingecko) DISCOVER: 10+ Next Crypto to 100X In 2025 US China Trade War Calm Ahead of FOMC Part of this recovery stems from positive news from Asia, where Donald Trump is currently on tour. Following discussions that concluded yesterday, October 26, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, there are indications that a major framework agreement addressing contentious issues will be finalized when Trump meets with Xi Jinping this Thursday. Most importantly, it is reported that China agreed to freeze its production of rare earth metals for one year. The new export rules, which forced Trump to announce tariffs of over 100% on Chinese goods earlier this month, were, and still are, the major source of friction, a top priority as resolutions are needed. In exchange for the one-year delay, the United States will hold off its threats to impose new +100% tariffs on Chinese goods, a move that, if implemented, would likely cause major disruptions across industries in China. Additionally, China, which has been shifting to Latin America, specifically Brazil, will increase its soybean imports from the United States. In return, the United States will reportedly relax specific export controls and, crucially, adjust pot fees that have been imposed on China. These key deals come as the crypto world expects the Federal Reserve to slash rates later this month. According to the FedWatch Tool, there is a 97% probability that the central bank will reduce its funds rate by 25 basis points at the next meeting. (Source: FedWatch) If the FOMC and Jerome Powell also end up being dovish in their press conference, not only will BTC USDT tick higher, but there is also a likelihood that some of the top Solana meme coins will rally. DISCOVER: 9+ Best Memecoin to Buy in 2025 Bitcoin News: Expect A Parabolic Move to $126,000? Technically, the path of least resistance is southwards. BTC USD prices remain within the bearish bar of October 10. For this to shift, there must be a sharp close above $116,000, accompanied by expanding trading volume. Market Cap 24h 7d 30d 1y All Time The Bitcoin price must also stay above the psychological round number at $100,000 and October 2025 lows. If this prints out, buyers will likely breach $126,000, soaring to fresh all-time highs in Q4 2025. A lax monetary policy will provide the much-needed tailwinds. In the short to medium term, one trader on X thinks the Bitcoin price is headed to nearly $122,000, the 1.38 Fibonacci extension level. For this to happen, BTC USDT must first close above $114,000. $BTC: The price has broken above $114,026, so I’ve removed the orange scenario from the chart. The price may now target the 1.38 Fib extension level at $121,846. pic.twitter.com/yRseV0qq7D — Man of Bitcoin (@Manofbitcoin) October 27, 2025 Amid this bullish price action, BTC holders are moving coins away from centralized exchanges at the “fastest rate in history.” By the time the analyst shared this data, there were only 2.4M BTC held across all centralized exchanges. HISTORIC SIGNAL: BITCOIN RESERVES ON EXCHANGES JUST COLLAPSED TO 2.4M BTC. COINS ARE LEAVING EXCHANGES AT THE FASTEST RATE IN HISTORY. WHEN SUPPLY DRIES UP, PRICE DOESN’T STAY LOW FOR LONG. pic.twitter.com/ruxy8Ybo46 — Merlijn The Trader (@MerlijnTrader) October 26, 2025 Typically, it is a positive signal when coins are moved from custodial ramps. With coins under the control of holders, it becomes incredibly hard to swap for fiat. DISCOVER: Best Meme Coin ICOs to Invest in 2025 Bitcoin News: U.S.-China Trade Deals Ahead Of FOMC U.S. and China seek to resolve trade frictions Rare earth metal export controls might be delayed by a year China to import more soybeans from U.S. Bitcoin news: Will BTC USDT fly to over $126,000? The post U.S. China Trade War Calms Ahead of FOMC: Will Bitcoin News Trigger Parabolic Move? appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
Dogecoin Is Waking Up: 4 Bullish Signals You Can’t IgnoreThe Dogecoin weekly chart is flashing a cluster of technically constructive signals, according to crypto analyst Cantonese Cat (@cantonmeow), who published a four-panel weekly read on DOGE on Oct. 27. Price is currently hovering near $0.208 on Binance spot, and the setup he highlights pivots on four independent checks: the cycle-high anchored VWAP, Ichimoku “Katana” support, a 0.5 log-scale Fibonacci hold, and conspicuously light sell-side volume during the recent drawdown. 4 Reason To Be Bullish On Dogecoin In his post, Cantonese Cat wrote: “Attempting to reclaim cycle high AVWAP as support. Claiming Ichimoku Tenkan + Kijun fusion (blue and red lines fused together), AKA Katana, as support so far. Holding 0.5 log fib from cycle high–cycle low as support so far. There’s been no volume so far during this downturn on multiple exchanges including Coinbase and Binance, and all it takes is just some volume to come in and we could reverse any downtrend in a hurry.” On the anchored VWAP chart, the teal line measured from Dogecoin’s cycle peak tracks the market’s volume-weighted cost basis since the 2021 top. DOGE is pressing that band from above/at parity, attempting to convert it into support after a failed breakdown earlier this month. On a weekly basis, closing and subsequently holding above the cycle-high AVWAP tilts risk-reward positively because it implies the marginal participant who bought since the peak is no longer underwater. Notably, the most recent weekly wick that probed below the band—printing a sharp stab toward the low-$0.09s—was retraced swiftly, with subsequent candles clustering back around ~$0.21. That rejection of lower prices right at the anchored VWAP argues against sustained distribution at current levels. The Ichimoku frame reinforces the same idea. Tenkan-sen and Kijun-sen are fused around ~$0.2009 on the weekly (a configuration the analyst labels “Katana”), and price is currently riding that confluence as support. The cloud (Senkou span) remains red and overhead, spanning roughly the $0.24s into the ~$0.29 region, which defines the near-term supply zone that would need to be cleared on a weekly close to confirm trend resumption. Until then, the Katana acting as a shelf at ~$0.20 is the near line in the sand; lose it decisively and the bias flips back to testing deeper supports, but sustain it and the path of least resistance shifts to re-engaging the cloud’s lower boundary. Fibonacci context adds precision to those levels. Measured log-scale from the cycle high to the cycle low, DOGE has so far defended the 0.5 retracement at $0.19070 on multiple weekly closes. That 50% line is the pivot of the current structure: a confirmed weekly close and acceptance below would hand momentum to bears toward the 0.382 at $0.13847, while continued defense keeps the market pointed at successive retracement ceilings overhead—the 0.618 at $0.26261, the 0.707 at $0.33430, the 0.786 at $0.41416, and the 0.886 at $0.54318—before the full retrace to the cycle high marker around $0.73995. Price has been oscillating in a broad $0.16–$0.27 corridor for months; sitting above the 0.5 while probing the AVWAP strengthens the case that the mid-$0.20s could be revisited if buyers can reclaim momentum. Volume is the wild card—and the fourth reason the analyst cites for optimism. The weekly histogram across multiple years shows that persistent selloffs have been accompanied by contracting volume, with downward arrows on the chart denoting successive periods of declining activity into lows. By contrast, the last major impulsive advance in late 2024 printed the cycle’s heaviest weekly turnover. The current downturn lacks that distribution signature; bins on Coinbase and Binance have thinned rather than expanded. In market-structure terms, falling volume on pullbacks is textbook corrective behavior, and it leaves the door open for a sharp reversal if/when demand returns. Put together, the four lenses describe a market sitting on top of a stacked support cluster: the cycle-high AVWAP roughly at the current price, the Ichimoku Katana fused near ~$0.2009, and the 0.5 log Fibonacci at $0.19070 just below. The invalidation path is clear enough—a decisive weekly loss of the $0.19 handle would expose the $0.13847 (0.382) shelf—while the upside path is equally mapped: first reclaim the lower edge of the cloud in the low-$0.20s, then test $0.26261 (0.618), with any weekly close through that level shifting focus to $0.33430 and beyond. At press time, DOGE traded at $0.206.
- [LIVE] Crypto News Today, October 27 – BTC Price USD Reclaims $115K Ahead of FOMC Meeting, BNB Flips Again XRP: Best Crypto Presale to Buy?
Global crypto markets are in the green today, with total capitalization back above $3.9 trillion, up 3.3% in the past 24 hours. .cwp-coin-chart svg path { stroke-width: 0.65 !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-graph-container.positive svg path:nth-of-type(2) { stroke: #008868 !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-trend.positive { color: #008868 !important; background-color: transparent !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-popup-holder .cwp-coin-trend.positive { border: 1px solid #008868; border-radius: 3px; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-trend.positive::before { border-bottom: 4px solid #008868 !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-price-holder .cwp-coin-trend-holder .cwp-trend { background-color: transparent !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-graph-container.negative svg path:nth-of-type(2) { stroke: #A90C0C !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-popup-holder .cwp-coin-trend.negative { border: 1px solid #A90C0C; border-radius: 3px; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-trend.negative { color: #A90C0C !important; background-color: transparent !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-trend.negative::before { border-top: 4px solid #A90C0C !important; } Bitcoin BTC $115,208.34 3.58% Bitcoin BTC Price $115,208.34 3.58% /24h Volume in 24h $64.05B ? --> Price 7d // Make SVG responsive jQuery(document).ready(function($) { var svg = $('.cwp-graph-container svg').last(); if (svg.length) { var originalWidth = svg.attr('width') || '160'; var originalHeight = svg.attr('height') || '40'; if (!svg.attr('viewBox')) { svg.attr('viewBox', '0 0 ' + originalWidth + ' ' + originalHeight); } svg.removeAttr('width').removeAttr('height'); svg.css({'width': '100%', 'height': '100%'}); svg.attr('preserveAspectRatio', 'xMidYMid meet'); } }); Learn more reclaimed the $115,000 level, while .cwp-coin-chart svg path { stroke-width: 0.65 !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-graph-container.positive svg path:nth-of-type(2) { stroke: #008868 !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-trend.positive { color: #008868 !important; background-color: transparent !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-popup-holder .cwp-coin-trend.positive { border: 1px solid #008868; border-radius: 3px; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-trend.positive::before { border-bottom: 4px solid #008868 !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-price-holder .cwp-coin-trend-holder .cwp-trend { background-color: transparent !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-graph-container.negative svg path:nth-of-type(2) { stroke: #A90C0C !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-popup-holder .cwp-coin-trend.negative { border: 1px solid #A90C0C; border-radius: 3px; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-trend.negative { color: #A90C0C !important; background-color: transparent !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-trend.negative::before { border-top: 4px solid #A90C0C !important; } Ethereum ETH $4,189.83 4.76% Ethereum ETH Price $4,189.83 4.76% /24h Volume in 24h $31.35B ? --> Price 7d // Make SVG responsive jQuery(document).ready(function($) { var svg = $('.cwp-graph-container svg').last(); if (svg.length) { var originalWidth = svg.attr('width') || '160'; var originalHeight = svg.attr('height') || '40'; if (!svg.attr('viewBox')) { svg.attr('viewBox', '0 0 ' + originalWidth + ' ' + originalHeight); } svg.removeAttr('width').removeAttr('height'); svg.css({'width': '100%', 'height': '100%'}); svg.attr('preserveAspectRatio', 'xMidYMid meet'); } }); Learn more surged over 5.6% to cross $4,170. The rebound follows stronger risk sentiment across global markets, fueled by a U.S.–China trade framework that pauses tariff escalations and rare-earth export restrictions. The market’s strength has investors searching for the best crypto presale opportunities as macro and political developments align in crypto’s favor. Market Cap 24h 7d 30d 1y All Time Investors are also anticipating a Federal Reserve rate cut following softer inflation data, a move that could compress Treasury yields and improve the outlook for risk assets. The FOMC meeting on October 29 and U.S. GDP data on October 30 will likely confirm whether the Fed is adopting a softer stance. Meanwhile, FTX’s $1.6 billion creditor repayment and Bitcoin’s breakout above its 50-day EMA ($114,176) further boosted sentiment. Analysts are watching the $117,600 resistance level as a key short-term trigger. DISCOVER: The 12+ Hottest Crypto Presales to Buy Right Now BNB Flips XRP After Trump Pardons CZ One of today’s most notable developments is .cwp-coin-chart svg path { stroke-width: 0.65 !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-graph-container.positive svg path:nth-of-type(2) { stroke: #008868 !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-trend.positive { color: #008868 !important; background-color: transparent !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-popup-holder .cwp-coin-trend.positive { border: 1px solid #008868; border-radius: 3px; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-trend.positive::before { border-bottom: 4px solid #008868 !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-price-holder .cwp-coin-trend-holder .cwp-trend { background-color: transparent !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-graph-container.negative svg path:nth-of-type(2) { stroke: #A90C0C !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-popup-holder .cwp-coin-trend.negative { border: 1px solid #A90C0C; border-radius: 3px; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-trend.negative { color: #A90C0C !important; background-color: transparent !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-trend.negative::before { border-top: 4px solid #A90C0C !important; } BNB BNB $1,146.34 2.71% BNB BNB Price $1,146.34 2.71% /24h Volume in 24h $4.99B ? --> Price 7d // Make SVG responsive jQuery(document).ready(function($) { var svg = $('.cwp-graph-container svg').last(); if (svg.length) { var originalWidth = svg.attr('width') || '160'; var originalHeight = svg.attr('height') || '40'; if (!svg.attr('viewBox')) { svg.attr('viewBox', '0 0 ' + originalWidth + ' ' + originalHeight); } svg.removeAttr('width').removeAttr('height'); svg.css({'width': '100%', 'height': '100%'}); svg.attr('preserveAspectRatio', 'xMidYMid meet'); } }); Learn more overtaking .cwp-coin-chart svg path { stroke-width: 0.65 !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-graph-container.positive svg path:nth-of-type(2) { stroke: #008868 !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-trend.positive { color: #008868 !important; background-color: transparent !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-popup-holder .cwp-coin-trend.positive { border: 1px solid #008868; border-radius: 3px; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-trend.positive::before { border-bottom: 4px solid #008868 !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-price-holder .cwp-coin-trend-holder .cwp-trend { background-color: transparent !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-graph-container.negative svg path:nth-of-type(2) { stroke: #A90C0C !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-popup-holder .cwp-coin-trend.negative { border: 1px solid #A90C0C; border-radius: 3px; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-trend.negative { color: #A90C0C !important; background-color: transparent !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-trend.negative::before { border-top: 4px solid #A90C0C !important; } XRP XRP $2.67 0.59% XRP XRP Price $2.67 0.59% /24h Volume in 24h $4.30B ? --> Price 7d // Make SVG responsive jQuery(document).ready(function($) { var svg = $('.cwp-graph-container svg').last(); if (svg.length) { var originalWidth = svg.attr('width') || '160'; var originalHeight = svg.attr('height') || '40'; if (!svg.attr('viewBox')) { svg.attr('viewBox', '0 0 ' + originalWidth + ' ' + originalHeight); } svg.removeAttr('width').removeAttr('height'); svg.css({'width': '100%', 'height': '100%'}); svg.attr('preserveAspectRatio', 'xMidYMid meet'); } }); Learn more once again in market cap after a presidential pardon for Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao. The decision clears Zhao’s previous conviction, opening the door for him to return to a leadership role at Binance: the exchange he built into the world’s largest. BNB is currently consolidating above $1,100, and a decisive move above $1,195 could push the price toward $1,300 and beyond. XRP, on the other hand, continues to struggle to gain positive momentum, with the $3 level still appearing distant. (Source: Coingecko) The move could mark a new chapter for Binance’s U.S. operations, where Binance.US has struggled under regulatory pressure. With sentiment in Washington shifting more favorably toward digital assets, Zhao’s reinstatement is seen as a catalyst for Binance’s re-expansion. In a statement on X, Zhao thanked Trump and vowed to “make America the Capital of Crypto.” Legal experts confirm the pardon restores his full corporate rights, potentially allowing Binance to rebuild its presence in the U.S. market. EXPLORE: As Miners Flee to AI, Crypto Faces a Structural Test: Can Bitcoin Survive Its Own Golden Geese Leaving? Best Crypto Presale to Buy Now? Only 3 Days Left Before Snorter (SNORT) Launches One of the most notable new crypto launches this month is Snorter Bot (SNORT), a Solana-based trading sniper bot designed to give users faster, safer access to new tokens. The Telegram-native bot allows traders to buy and sell directly within the app, automatically scanning Solana transaction queues and liquidity pools to identify breakout tokens while filtering out risky contracts. SNORT holders receive early bot access and discounted 0.85% trading fees. With its presale nearing completion, raising over $5.5 million, Snorter Bot plans to burn 50% of its token supply and expand to multiple chains post-launch. The presale remains open at $0.1083 per token, positioning SNORT as a leading contender among the best crypto presales of 2025. Visit SNORT Here 2 hours ago MetaMask Registers Domain for Token Claiming, Hinting at Upcoming Airdrop By Fatima MetaMask has registered the domain name “claim.metamask.io”, fueling speculation about an impending airdrop. This move suggests that MetaMask may be preparing to distribute its native token, possibly $MASK, to users. While details remain unconfirmed, the registration of this domain indicates that the project is taking steps toward a potential token launch. Only use official channels and never connect your wallet to unverified links. 3 hours ago Bo Hines Says, “US Bitcoiners Are Becoming Engaged At Local Level Because Financial System Failed So Many For So Long” By Fatima While Bitcoin was designed to be apolitical, it is now deeply entwined with political institutions. On 25 October 2025, Bo Hines, who is the former head of US President Donald Trump’s Council of Advisers on Digital Assets, acknowledged that previously governments viewed cryptocurrency and Bitcoin as almost a criminal asset that was used for nefarious activity. “They’ve realized that that’s not the case. People want freedom, and they want the freedom to move money how they please. And so the demand that people have created for this commodity has changed the course of history, and governments are forced to address it,” said Hines, while talking at the PlanB Forum in Lugano, Switzerland. I think that you’re going to start seeing Bitcoiners in the US become more engaged at a local level as well. And this, honestly, is a result of the fact that the financial system has failed so many people for so long. Hines, who is now the Strategic Advisor for Digital Assets and US Strategy at Tether, said, “So in the US, obviously, we’ve created the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve in which the Treasury is responsible for being a custodian over. But that’s a direct result of the power and persistence that the people created, and I think that’s an incredible thing to recognize. And I think that it will change the really change the course of history forever. Read The Full Article Here 6 hours ago How Much Did a Presidential Pardon Cost CZ? $700K if Binance Offers Any Clues By Fatima Over the weekend, Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao secured a Presidential pardon from Donald Trump following months of speculation and an extensive lobbying effort in Washington. The Binance-affiliated token, BNB, which is most commonly associated with CZ, has risen around 10% since the pardon was confirmed on October 23, increasing from $1,060 to $1,150 as it continues to solidify its position as the fourth-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, according to CoinGecko. This time last year, CZ had just finished serving a four-month prison sentence for violating US anti-money laundering laws and was supported by a campaign aimed at appealing to prominent figures within the Trump administration. Market Cap 24h 7d 30d 1y All Time Read The Full Article Here 6 hours ago BNB Completes 33rd Quarterly Burn Worth $1.66 Billion By Fatima The BNB Foundation has completed its 33rd quarterly BNB burn, permanently removing 1,441,281.413 BNB, worth approximately $1.66 billion, from circulation. This reduces the total supply to 137,738,379.26 BNB, moving closer to the long-term target of 100 million BNB. The burn was conducted through the BNB Auto-Burn mechanism, an independently auditable and transparent system designed to maintain predictability in supply reduction. The latest burn occurred directly on BNB Smart Chain (BSC) as part of the ongoing BNB Chain Fusion. All burned tokens were sent to the official “blackhole” address, ensuring they are permanently removed from circulation. 7 hours ago HYPE USD Prints A +40% Weekly Candle: Is Alt Season Here? By Fatima HYPE USD is back, baby! What a stunning week for the new altcoin with a +40% gain weekly candle! Investors are probably back in bullish land and eyeing even higher prices. This week we are going to have a lot of big economy news coming out, which will be significant and effect the financial markets. Will Hyperliquid sustain the momentum? Follow along for further insight. Market Cap 24h 7d 30d 1y All Time $HYPE v $ASTER insane comparison atm, they look inverse to one another$HYPE -raising $1B, massive buyback announcement, best performer of the last week in top 100, already back above liquidation candle level, only 20% from ATH$ASTER – poor buyback announcement, worst… pic.twitter.com/pJKyam1KkS — $trong (@StrongHedge) October 26, 2025 There was this rumour going around that ASTER was going to be a big competitor to Hyperliquid. This analysis by StrongHedge shows the correlation between both and where buyers’ interest was in for the past 10-15 days – in HYPE. Before reading further, please get acquainted with last week’s analysis. Read The Full Article Here The post [LIVE] Crypto News Today, October 27 – BTC Price USD Reclaims $115K Ahead of FOMC Meeting, BNB Flips Again XRP: Best Crypto Presale to Buy? appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
PENGU Activity Spikes: What’s Driving the Buzz?Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) is drawing attention across both technical charts and on-chain data. Crypto analyst Ali Martinez outlined several signals suggesting the token may be preparing for a move. The current price stands at $0.022 at press time, reflecting a 5% gain over the last 24 hours. Trading volume reached $223 million during the same period. While the token saw a small dip over the past week, broader activity around the asset shows signs of renewed momentum. Technical Setup Points to Breakout Zone The chart shows PENGU forming a cup-and-handle pattern—commonly seen ahead of upward price moves. The base support around $0.0174 has held firm, and the price has been slowly climbing from that area. A key resistance level sits at $0.045. If the asset moves beyond this level, it could open the way for targets near $0.08, $0.114, and possibly $0.185, based on past Fibonacci-based projections. Analyst Ali Martinez noted that “everything lines up for a new bull rally,” referring to the alignment between real-world traction and technical structure. Meanwhile, the team behind PENGU has recently announced partnerships with DreamWorks’ Kung Fu Panda and Invariant, a Washington-based policy firm. The project has also been mentioned by Jefferies, one of the largest investment banks, in its broader coverage of digital assets. In addition, the brand is expanding. Over 1 million Pudgy Penguin toys have been sold globally. The mobile game Pudgy Party has surpassed 900,000 downloads. The brand was also seen at a film awards event in South Korea, and an ETF application is currently under review. Indicators Show a Shift in Momentum On the daily chart, Bollinger Bands have tightened, showing lower volatility. This setup often comes before a price move. PENGU recently bounced off the lower band around $0.01708 and is now trading near the 20-day average at $0.023. For momentum to build, the price would need to challenge the upper band near $0.029. Source: TradingView MACD data also turned positive. A bullish crossover has occurred, with the MACD line crossing above the signal line. The histogram is now green, a common early sign that momentum may be shifting. Futures and On-Chain Data Support the View Open interest in PENGU futures is at $122.36 million, according to Coinglass data. This is lower than the July peak above $650 million, but activity has steadied in recent days. The current level suggests that some traders are starting to rebuild positions. Data from CryptoQuant shows large whale orders have picked up again. Since early October, whale-sized transactions have clustered between $0.02 and $0.03. These levels match previous accumulation zones earlier in the year. Source: CryptoQuant This activity may provide support near current prices, especially if large buyers continue to stay active as the asset approaches key resistance. The post PENGU Activity Spikes: What’s Driving the Buzz? appeared first on CryptoPotato.
HYPE USD Prints A +40% Weekly Candle: Is Alt Season Here?HYPE USD is back, baby! What a stunning week for the new altcoin with a +40% gain weekly candle! Investors are probably back in bullish land and eyeing even higher prices. This week we are going to have a lot of big economy news coming out, which will be significant and effect the financial markets. Will Hyperliquid sustain the momentum? Follow along for further insight. Market Cap 24h 7d 30d 1y All Time $HYPE v $ASTER insane comparison atm, they look inverse to one another$HYPE -raising $1B, massive buyback announcement, best performer of the last week in top 100, already back above liquidation candle level, only 20% from ATH$ASTER – poor buyback announcement, worst… pic.twitter.com/pJKyam1KkS — $trong (@StrongHedge) October 26, 2025 There was this rumour going around that ASTER was going to be a big competitor to Hyperliquid. This analysis by StrongHedge shows the correlation between both and where buyers’ interest was in for the past 10-15 days – in HYPE. Before reading further, please get acquainted with last week’s analysis. DISCOVER: Best Meme Coin ICOs to Invest in 2025 HYPE USD With 40% Weekly Gains: Will Buyers Keep The Momentum? (Source – Tradingview, HYPEUSD) Let us begin today’s analysis on the Weekly timeframe. We can see this beautiful 2024 High acting as a strong support and that is exactly what investors like to see. This is a young project and we don’t have much price history when it comes to the weekly timeframe. But sometimes this kind of price action becomes a time area in long-term price history fading to the bottom left part of the screen. Will this become reality for HYPE USD? DISCOVER: Top Solana Meme Coins to Buy in 2025 (Source – Tradingview, HYPEUSD) On the Daily chart, Hyperliquid looks very decent too. RSI ranged in the bottom half for nearly a month and now it is breaking back into the upper half of its range. Also, price has regained all Moving Averages on this timeframe, while MA200 looks like a support. Now it needs to maintain and stay above for decisive reclaim. Then our next target to reclaim is the LH level. DISCOVER: Top 20 Crypto to Buy in 2025 Hyperliquid Going On a Run Soon? TA Gives The Verdict. (Source – Tradingview, HYPEUSD) Final chart for this analysis for us is on the 4H. Here, we have the total price gain from the very bottom on October 17th – a whooping 47%. Next, HYPE USD broke two previous highs, which could be retested before moving onward to break the $50 level. But the retest could go as low as $40 or even wick down to $35 to liquidate overleveraged longs. Either way, price on this low timeframe entered bullish structure, which is a starter hope. Furthermore, if it is sustained throughout this week, we can expect new ATH soon. Stay safe out there and have a profitable week! DISCOVER: 9+ Best Memecoin to Buy in 2025 Join The 99Bitcoins News Discord Here For The Latest Market Update HYPE USD Prints a +40% Weekly Candle: Is Alt Season Here? HYPE USD had a strong weekend. It needs to price this week. RSI on 1D has bottomed and is entering strength zone. LH at $50 needs to be reclaimed next Pull back expected – watch the $40 level for potential support. The post HYPE USD Prints A +40% Weekly Candle: Is Alt Season Here? appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
3 Major Events That Could Shake the Crypto Market This WeekBitcoin enters this eventful and most likely volatile trading week on the right foot, with a price surge to $116,000 on Monday morning. The question now is whether this rally will endure in the coming days, as the US Federal Reserve is expected to lower key interest rates, alongside a major meeting between presidents Trump and Jinping, and companies publishing earnings reports. Key Events This Week: 1. Fed Interest Rate Decision – Wednesday 2. Fed Chair Powell Press Conference – Wednesday 3. Microsoft, Alphabet, Meta Earnings – Wednesday 4. President Trump Meets President Xi – Thursday 5. Apple and Amazon Earnings – Thursday 6. ~20% of S&P 500… — The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) October 26, 2025 Big Week Ahead Monday and Tuesday have no scheduled events from a macro perspective from the US and could be the calm before the storm, which is likely to begin on Wednesday. The US Federal Reserve Chair is scheduled to have a press conference right after the central bank announces its decision on the interest rates. Experts and Polymarket odds expect a 25 bps rate cut. The chances rose last week when the CPI numbers for September came out, which showed that inflation was not as high as many feared. “As the government shutdown nears day 30, the Fed will release their interest rate decision on Wednesday. We will then hear from Fed Chair Powell in a highly anticipated statement amid the data blackout,” said The Kobeissi Letter. President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping are set to meet on Thursday in South Korea to discuss a potential trade deal between the two nations. Previous developments on the matter affected the cryptocurrency markets, including yesterday’s hint that a deal might be in the works. Additionally, some of the largest US companies, including Microsoft, Alphabet, Meta, Apple, and Amazon, will report earnings this week. Impact on Crypto Markets BTC began its ascent yesterday after the aforementioned hint by US Secretary Bessent as the asset jumped from under $112,000 to over $113,500 and up to $116,000 earlier this morning. The altcoins followed suit with some impressive gains. The question now is whether the market has priced in a potential Fed rate cut and a deal between the US and China, or the real impact of the two developments is yet to be felt. In any case, the week ahead appears to be highly eventful and possibly volatile. The post 3 Major Events That Could Shake the Crypto Market This Week appeared first on CryptoPotato.
Bitcoin (BTC) Surges as US-China Trade Tensions Ease, Stocks RallyBitcoin neared $115,000 amid easing US-China trade tensions, boosting global risk appetite and driving gains across equities and major cryptocurrencies. (Read More)
Bitcoin Smashes $115K: $370 Million in Shorts Crushed, Altcoins Finally Wake UpBitcoin’s rally that started on Sunday, following some promising news on the US-China trade deal front, has only intensified during the Monday morning Asian trading hours as the asset blasted to a two-week peak. Many altcoins have followed suit in an impressive manner, which has harmed over-leveraged short traders. BTCUSD. Source: TradingView Recall that the primary cryptocurrency had calmed on Saturday after a volatile week, in which it recorded a few $6,000 to $8,000 moves. By the start of the weekend, though, it had returned to its consolidation phase of around $111,000, but the first signs of a potential breakout started to show up. On Sunday, US Secretary Bessent hinted about a potential deal between his country and Beijing, which could be announced later this week after the presidents of the two superpowers meet in Asia. This had an immediate impact on BTC’s price, which surged past $112,000 and $113,000. Its gains paused for several hours, but the bulls returned as Asia woke up earlier today. Bitcoin went on the run again, reclaiming $114,000 and $115,000 in the process. Its peak, at least for now, is at $115,600, which is the highest it has traded since October 14. Most altcoins have joined the ride, including ETH, which has jumped by over 7% and now trades above $4,200. SOL has reclaimed the $200 line after a 5.5% daily surge, while ADA is close to $0.70 after a 4.7% increase. ZEC has rocketed by over 24%, followed by PI, IP, ENA, and HYPE. These impressive gains over the past day have had a profound effect on short futures traders, with more than $370 million in such positions wiped out each day. In total, nearly 110,000 traders have been wrecked since yesterday, according to data from CoinGlass. Liquidation Data From CoinGlass The post Bitcoin Smashes $115K: $370 Million in Shorts Crushed, Altcoins Finally Wake Up appeared first on CryptoPotato.
Dogecoin Breaks Multi-Month Range as $0.21 Resistance Flips to SupportDOGE outperforms broader crypto markets as volume climbs nearly 10% above weekly averages, signaling early accumulation within breakout structure.
Bitcoin Set for Massive Surge as Bank Reserves Near 'Danger Zone,' Says Adam LivingstonThe Kobeissi Letter reported bank cash at the Federal Reserve fell to about $2.93 trillion; Adam Livingston says that level signals a shift that would favor bitcoin.
Asia Morning Briefing: Bitcoin Holds Above $114K as Whales Absorb Supply and Shorts RebalanceOn-chain data shows roughly 62,000 BTC have moved out of long-term storage since mid-October, softening one of this cycle’s strongest tailwinds. But steady whale accumulation and a moderate short-side cleanup helped prices stabilize near $114K.
Bitcoin Rebounds as $319M in Shorts Are Liquidated While Traders Eye U.S.-China TalksBitcoin cleared $112,000 on heavy volume and hovered near $114,500 late Sunday (UTC), while CoinGlass showed $319 million of short positions liquidated over 24 hours.
What is SAROS Crypto? SAROS Dominates Gains as AKT and ZEC BounceSaros (SAROS) surged ahead today in the altcoin space. It outpaced Akash Network (AKT) and Zcash (ZEC) as traders moved into higher-beta assets. On Monday, Oct. 27, the Solana-based token surged by roughly +35% in the past 24 hours to approximately $0.107, leading the broader market bounce. (Source: Coingecko) AKT rose about +34 % to around $0.863, and ZEC climbed roughly +24% to near $347. DISCOVER: The 12+ Hottest Crypto Presales to Buy Right Now What is SAROS, and How Is the $10 Million Liquidity Grant Program Boosting SAROS Activity? Saros is a Solana-native “super app” that bundles key functions, including a DEX/liquidity stack, a non-custodial wallet, an ID layer (SarosID), and NFT tooling. That positions its token at the center of trading and payments within its ecosystem. Recent momentum followed Saros’s launch of a $10M Liquidity Grant Program on Oct. 24. The initiative pairs partner tokens with SAROS to build stronger liquidity pools for new listings. Curious how it works and what makes this program different? Read the full announcement here: https://t.co/61Cac8tmeUor here: https://t.co/L2sc7pnocI — Saros (@saros_xyz) October 24, 2025 “This approach creates deep, high-efficiency liquidity pools at zero cost for our partners,” CEO Lynn Nguyen said in the announcement. Akash Network’s AKT token also jumped more than 30% during the day as the community looked ahead to the “Mainnet 14” upgrade, scheduled for Oct. 27 pending a governance vote. The Akash core team is simulating the full Mainnet 14 upgrade in Sandbox currently. When successful, the team will propose an upgrade on chain on Monday. Upon approval, the Mainnet 14 upgrade will occur on October 27th, 2025. Godspeed! https://t.co/rdh94odMYi pic.twitter.com/SloV4i0Ifp — Akash Network (@akashnet_) October 15, 2025 Project updates said the upgrade would help the network “pay down debt and move with greater discipline,” echoing language shared by the team and founder Greg Osuri in recent posts. Zcash (ZEC) extended its October rally with a sharp 24-hour jump into the mid-$300s. Market Cap 24h 7d 30d 1y All Time Futures activity has also increased, with open interest rising by more than 20% in a single day late last week, a sign that traders are returning to the privacy-coin trade. Arthur Hayes, a co-founder of BitMEX, went as far as to make a provocative prediction of ZEC at $10,000, but some commentators warn that the market was becoming overheated. Vibe check $ZEC to $10k pic.twitter.com/tBc0WaxzZ1 — Arthur Hayes (@CryptoHayes) October 26, 2025 DISCOVER: 9+ Best High-Risk, High-Reward Crypto to Buy in 2025 SAROS Price Prediction: Can SAROS Recover Above The $0.155 Resistance Level? Saros (SAROS) price is under selling pressure. The 4-hour SAROS/USDT chart from TradingView shows that the price has steadily fallen after being above $0.30, reaching almost $0.10. (Source: SARO USDT, TradingView) The token is placed much below its 50 and 100-day exponential moving averages, which are approximately $0.1545 and $0.1968. Such an arrangement is an indication of continued bearish control, and there are no indications yet that the same will be reversed. Latest candles indicate that a brief relief rally followed after a severe sell-off on October 25 when the large volume of trading pushed the prices to new lows. The drop spurt in activity indicates panic selling and a short-term buying spurt or a technical recovery. With this bounce, the overall trend remains bearish, as the 50-day EMA serves as a strong resistance level that SAROS has yet to recover from. Buyers might lose momentum unless the price can close above $0.155 with strong volume. Any further drop will be an invitation to further market downfall, and any continuation of trading above $0.12 may be an indicator of early stasis. DISCOVER: 16+ New and Upcoming Binance Listings in 2025 Join The 99Bitcoins News Discord Here For The Latest Market Updates The post What is SAROS Crypto? SAROS Dominates Gains as AKT and ZEC Bounce appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
US-China Trade Truce Spurs Bitcoin; Key Week of Events LoomsBitcoin surged past $113K after the US and China neared a trade deal, easing tariff fears. Focus now shifts to the Fed's rate decision and the high-stakes US-China presidential summit. The post US-China Trade Truce Spurs Bitcoin; Key Week...
Decentralized Startup Funding: Is Coinbase Set to Shake Up Entrepreneurship Forever?Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong aims to streamline the entire startup process, from formation to fundraising and public listing, onto the blockchain. In a recent appearance on the TBPN podcast, Armstrong elaborated on a future where founders can build their companies completely onchain. He said startups could register digitally, raise capital through smart contracts, and issue tokenized equity without depending on banks or law firms. He added that the current funding system is “pretty onerous,” arguing that blockchain finance could make capital raising “more efficient, more fair, more transparent.” Instead of waiting weeks for funds to clear, founders can receive instant capital in USDC, start operations, and accept crypto payments immediately. Over time, they could also trade their company shares publicly in tokenized form, all within one ecosystem. DISCOVER: Best Meme Coin ICOs to Invest in 2025 Why Is Coinbase’s x402 Protocol Seeing a 10,000% Surge in Transactions? Armstrong’s comments align with Coinbase’s growing focus on decentralized finance tools. The company has recently integrated Echo, a blockchain-based fundraising platform that was acquired earlier this year. Echo has helped more than 200 startups raise over $200 million to date, offering a glimpse of how an onchain startup economy might look. With Coinbase already running Base, its layer-2 network that supports decentralized apps, this expansion into startup funding signals a broader ambition: to make entrepreneurship as borderless and transparent as the blockchain itself. Echo has helped over 200 startups raise more than $200 million. While it will operate independently for now, Armstrong said Coinbase plans to fold it into its broader infrastructure over time. The move would give founders direct access to Coinbase’s $500 billion in custody assets and its global investor base. Armstrong also said Coinbase is speaking with U.S. regulators about updating fundraising rules that prevent non-accredited investors from participating in early-stage rounds. Opening that access, he argued, would help make startup ownership more inclusive a core part of Coinbase’s open finance vision. Analysts said the company is doubling down on Base, its layer-2 blockchain, to pull in more onchain activity. They added that if a Base token is launched, it could create a $12–$34 billion market, with Coinbase’s share estimated between $4-$12 billion. According to Dune Analytics, transaction activity on x402, an internet payments protocol launched by Coinbase in May, has jumped more than 10,000% in the past month. (Source: Dune) The protocol revives the old HTTP 402 “Payment Required” status code, transforming it into a tool for direct web payments in stablecoins, eliminating the need for credit cards or banks. Here’s how it works: when a user or AI agent requests a paid service online, x402 triggers a 402 response that asks for a stablecoin payment. DISCOVER: 9+ Best High-Risk, High-Reward Crypto to Buy in 2025 What’s Behind the 10,000% Surge in Coinbase’s Onchain Payment Activity? The transaction is signed, sent, and confirmed onchain within seconds. Coinbase’s team says the idea fixes what they call “the internet’s first mistake,” the absence of a built-in payment layer when the web was created. From October 14 to 20, the protocol processed nearly 500,000 transactions, representing a 10,780% increase from the previous month. On Friday alone, it processed 239,505 transactions, while Thursday’s volume reached $332,000, according to Dune data. (Source: Dune) The surge signals growing interest in frictionless, onchain payments that could change how money moves across the internet. The surge aligns with growing interest in agentic AI self-operating systems that can perform blockchain transactions without human control. CoinGecko has since added a tracker for the x402 ecosystem, which has rapidly expanded into a $180 million market, jumping 266% in the past 24 hours. (Source: Coingecko) Coinbase developers Kevin Leffew and Lincoln Murr wrote in August that these agentic systems can autonomously manage tasks such as API calls, data storage, and computation. They described a future where self-driving taxis could pay for fuel in stablecoins, and applications could automatically buy decentralized storage using onchain funds. Developers are already experimenting with Coinbase’s x402 protocol, using it to create new tokens and memecoin projects. KuCoin Ventures stated that this “x402-powered” movement is driving a new wave of token launches. DISCOVER: The 12+ Hottest Crypto Presales to Buy Right Now Join The 99Bitcoins News Discord Here For The Latest Market Updates The post Decentralized Startup Funding: Is Coinbase Set to Shake Up Entrepreneurship Forever? appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
Will the Fed Cut Rates at FOMC This Week? BTC USD Price Pushes High as Bull Event LoomsCrypto markets are bracing for the long-awaited FOMC meeting this Week, and the BTC/USD price is pushing higher in anticipation. Bitcoin is climbing as traders position for an interest-rate cut at this week’s Federal Reserve meeting, a move that could shape sentiment across both crypto and traditional markets. As of Monday, Bitcoin (BTC) was hovering near $113,600, extending its rebound from the previous week. Market Cap 24h 7d 30d 1y All Time Investors are widely expecting the Fed to trim borrowing costs when the Federal Open Market Committee meets in Washington on Oct. 28–29. The policy statement is scheduled for 2 p.m. ET on Wednesday, followed by Chair Jerome Powell’s press conference half an hour later. How Likely Is a 25-Basis-Point Rate Cut at the October FOMC Meeting? Expectations for a cut have grown since September inflation data showed a mild cooling trend, reinforcing bets that the Fed may ease policy to support growth. According to CME Fed-funds futures, markets now price in an almost certain 25-basis-point reduction, bringing the target range to 3.75%-4.00 %. Reuters reported that September CPI rose +3% year over year, a touch below the 3.1% forecast. The softer print keeps the door open for more easing. Bitcoin opened the week in a tight range, trading between $111,271 and $113,869. Liquidity was thin after the weekend, and many desks hedged risk ahead of the Fed decision. In rates, the question is whether cooler inflation can stick. Fitch’s Olu Sonola said the Fed would likely be “happy with inflation staying around 3% for the next couple of months,” a setup that could allow gradual cuts while the labor market is watched for stress. The policy statement will be released on Wednesday, October 29, at 2:00 p.m. ET. Chair Jerome Powell speaks at 2:30 p.m. ET. The Core PCE, the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge, is scheduled to arrive on Friday, Oct. 31, after the meeting, meaning officials will set policy without the update. DISCOVER: 9+ Best High-Risk, High-Reward Crypto to Buy in 2025 Bitcoin Price Prediction: Is Bitcoin Repeating Its 2020 Covid Crash Recovery Pattern? Bitcoin’s price recovery is drawing attention for its similarities to the 2020 Covid crash rebound, analyst Ted Pillows said in a recent post on X. $BTC reversal from the tariff's crash is mimicking the March 2020 timeline. I know a lot of people are calling for a cycle top, but I feel the 4-year cycle might be over now. pic.twitter.com/WzIkEEgY1Q — Ted (@TedPillows) October 26, 2025 He shared a chart showing how the current “Trump’s China Tariff Crash” pattern in 2025 mirrors the March 2020 bottom. Both show steep declines followed by quick, V-shaped recoveries. (Source: X) In early 2020, Bitcoin fell below $4,000 before starting a steady rally that pushed it past $60,000. The recent 2025 structure looks much the same a sharp drop to around $100,000, then a quick rebound above $110,000. From a technical perspective, this setup suggests a possible reversal. The support is symmetrical, as is the rebound candle, indicating that buyers of the dips are on board and that the selling force may be downplaying. Momentum will indicate that Bitcoin can create a higher low signal, which may be the beginning of a new long-term uptrend. On the other hand, Crypto Tony, a prominent cryptocurrency analyst, observed that the 4-hour chart price action indicates a short-term consolidation period, with Bitcoin trading between the $109,800 and $115,800 ranges. His view suggests a possible dip toward the lower end of that range before another attempt higher. The chart reflects a gradual series of higher lows, a pattern that often supports continued upward pressure. (Source: X) Nevertheless, traders observe the CME gap around $109,800, which may attract prices in the short term, and then the breakout will become more obvious. In the meantime, market participants are wary, and the prevailing levels are viewed as the possible peak of the cycle. However, other analysts, such as Pillows, believe that there are parallels to the recovery trend of 2020. He claims that the four-year market cycle can have potentially bottomed out sooner than previously anticipated and is poised to Bitcoin at the beginning of a more protracted bullish period. The volume is not showing any significant changes, indicating that traders are waiting for a definitive signal to emerge. It might be immediately followed by a short-term correction that bridges the CME gap, a phenomenon that has been very common in Bitcoin’s chart in the recent past, before the subsequent surge. For now, Bitcoin’s outlook remains cautiously positive, but it is open to a short-term pullback. If the $110,000 support holds, momentum could build again early next week. But if that floor breaks, sellers might regain control, pushing prices back toward the mid-$100,000 zone. DISCOVER: The 12+ Hottest Crypto Presales to Buy Right Now The post Will the Fed Cut Rates at FOMC This Week? BTC USD Price Pushes High as Bull Event Looms appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
Crypto News Updates: BTC Claws Back And Holds Above $111k, Is $115k Retest On The Cards?Throughout October, Bitcoin’s (BTC) price action has seen a constant tug of war between bullish sentiments on the back of institutional interest and cautious profit-taking. Earlier this month, BTC made its all time high (ATH) at $126,198, driven by a strong demand for BTC ETFs and a weakening dollar. In latest crypto news updates, its price action is consolidating jut above $112,400. Can it retest its ATH? Let’s find out. Looking back, mid-October, BTC’s price action saw a strong pullback, slipping below $105,000. Emotions were running high, with some traders thinking of this as a potential bottoming of its price. But as we have witnessed time and time again, BTC is resilient. Market Cap 24h 7d 30d 1y All Time Since the major liquidation event on 10 October, BTC has clawed its way back. Currently trading at , it has held steady above $111,000, slightly below its monthly average of $115,000. For now, all eyes are on its price action as traders wait for a decisive breakout for BTC to continue its upward momentum. Now that BTC has breached $112,000 holding above it would clear its path to test $115,000. $BTC BULLISH BETS SURGE! $7.8 BILLION in #Bitcoin LONG positions are now stacked and ready to squeeze shorts. pic.twitter.com/ZQ1P9xcvqm — Coin Bureau (@coinbureau) October 26, 2025 However, a slide down from its current position will test the support at $107,535. If this level fails to hold, the next level to watch out for is at $105,600. (Source: CoinMarketCap) At the same time, major BTC proponents have maintained their bullish outlook on the crypto king. In a recent interview with Anthony Pompliano, BitMine’s CEO, Tom Lee said that the long term value of BTC could hit $2 million per coin if it can achieve parity with Gold’s market capitalization. Meanwhile, Strategy CEO Michael Saylor has projected BTC to reach $21 million per coin in the next 21 years. EXPLORE: Top Solana Meme Coins to Buy in 2025 Crypto News Updates: BTC Price Action At Daily Resistance, $115K Retest On The Cards? For now, BTC is consolidating in a symmetrical triangle, a signal that a big power move is on the horizon. On the 4-hour chart, its price action is tightening between its support at $107,535 and a resistance at $114,094. (Source: TradingView) At the same time, its price action has re-captured its 50-day EMA at $111,523 and the Relative Strength Index (RSI) reads at 59, indicating an improving bullish sentiment without entering the overbought territory. If the BTC closes above $114,000, $117,000 and $120,000 won’t be too far away, along with a potential move till $125,000. $BTC UPDATE Plan’s simple We’re currently right at the daily resistance.If $BTC pumps above it and builds support, the next target is around $113.6K–$114.4K.However, that zone will also act as a strong resistance.If it breaks and holds above, we could be heading toward… pic.twitter.com/4f2G0WFnzJ — Crypto Spotter (@CryptoSpotter05) October 26, 2025 However, it is all contingent on BTC holding firm above $111,000. Despite $40 million in liquidations that flushed out leveraged traders, BTC’s bigger picture, based on fundamentals including, clearer regulations, growing institutional lending and easing inflation support its near term recovery. EXPLORE: The 12+ Hottest Crypto Presales to Buy Right Now 1 day ago ISM Data Suggests That Bitcoin’s Market Cycle Might Outlast Expectations By Arijit Mukherjee Bitcoin’s current market cycle could be longer than expected and the US manufacturing data might be the reason. An analyst named Colin Talks Crypto, in his analysis pointed out to the ISM Manufacturing PMI. This indicator measures how well the US factories are doing. Historically speaking, BTC has usually peaked when this index has risen above 50, signaling growth in manufacturing. Meaning, BTC’s peak and the ISM Manufacturing PMI have moved in tandem. This time however, the PMI has stayed below 50 for seven straight months, meaning the sector is still shrinking. If history was to repeat, BTC will not hit its peak till manufacturing starts to recover. Is the ISM (aka "business cycle") going to be correlated with the next $BTC top? If so, it would indicate a considerably longer cycle than bitcoin cycles typically run for. Such an extension would be an outlier amongst traditional measurements of bitcoin cycles. Because of this… https://t.co/DJ0MAFO52y pic.twitter.com/OFFa35wxVb — Colin Talks Crypto (@ColinTCrypto) October 24, 2025 Why this matters? Well, because when the economy picks up and factories are busy, investors usually take on more risks, which often leads to more money flowing into assets like crypto. But because of weak demand and high costs, the recovery signal hasn’t shown up yet. That being said, manufacturing in the US isn’t as big as it used to be, therefore this indicator might not be as reliable as before. A low PMI doesn’t guarantee a recession or a longer bull run, but it’s still worth watching. EXPLORE: 16+ New and Upcoming Binance Listings in 2025 1 day ago Crypto Trader Nets $17M on BTC & ETH Rebound By Arijit Mukherjee A crypto trader known as 0xc2a earned $17million in profit by going long on BTC and ETH during October’s dip and rebound. When BTC dropped below $105,000 mid-October, the trader accumulated long positions anticipating a recovery, that soon followed with BTC and ETH rising 4% and 2% respectively. According to Arkham Intelligence and Lookonchains’s data, the trader’s wallet (0xc2a) now holds 1,483 BTC ($165 million approximately) and 33,270 ETH ($131.3 M), totaling nearly $300 million in active long positions. THIS GUY IS UP $17 MILLION IN 2 WEEKS Trader 0xc2a opened his Hyperliquid account only two weeks ago and he is already up $17 MILLION. His current positions? Long $131M $ETH and $155M $BTC. pic.twitter.com/IUQr6hLgkn — Arkham (@arkham) October 25, 2025 Notably, the account has maintained a 100% win rate with no recorded losses. EXPLORE: Next 1000X Crypto – Here’s 10+ Crypto Tokens That Can Hit 1000x This Year 1 day ago Whale Alert: $356M In BTC Accumulated Under Five Hours By Arijit Mukherjee A whale bc1qd3, just bought more than $356.6 million in BTC within five hours in one of the biggest single-address buys in recent months. The massive purchase fits a broader narrative of whales moving BTC off exchanges and into private wallets, strategically accumulating in this current phase of market uncertainty. Whale bc1qd3 has accumulated 3,195 $BTC($356.6M) in the past 3 hours.https://t.co/huOxKK9ANP pic.twitter.com/H5nNUyumm3 — Lookonchain (@lookonchain) October 26, 2025 In the meantime, mid0sized whales are also buying aggressively, showing growing positive sentiment of a potential price rebound. EXPLORE: Best New Cryptocurrencies to Invest in 2025 The post Crypto News Updates: BTC Claws Back And Holds Above $111k, Is $115k Retest On The Cards? appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
Bitcoin Price Analysis: Path to New ATH Opens Up if BTC Reclaims This Key LevelBitcoin has been consolidating within a well-defined range, bounded by its 100 and 200-day moving averages. The asset has staged a mild recovery toward the upper boundary, signaling early signs of renewed strength. While extended consolidation in this region remains likely, a valid breakout could trigger a sustained directional move. Technical Analysis By Shayan The Daily Chart On the daily timeframe, BTC remains confined within a crucial range, with the 200-day MA near $109K providing solid support and the 100-day MA around $115K acting as immediate resistance. The recent rebound from the $108K demand zone has pushed the price back toward the upper boundary of this structure. The recovery candles show a constructive tone, but the $115K–$116K region, which overlaps with an institutional supply zone (DP), represents the first key test for bullish continuation. A decisive close above this level could open the path for a retest of the $120K–$122K liquidity pocket, followed by a potential revisit of the $126K all-time high. Conversely, rejection from the 100-day MA would likely prompt a pullback toward the $108K accumulation zone, which continues to serve as a high-liquidity demand base and the foundation of recent rebounds. The 4-Hour Chart The 4-hour structure highlights Bitcoin trading within a symmetrical triangle pattern, following a sharp recovery from the $102K–$104K institutional demand zone. This pattern reflects a period of volatility compression, typically preceding a strong breakout. Currently, the asset is attempting to break above the upper trendline, which would confirm a bullish momentum shift and target the $120K–$122K liquidity zone. However, failure to sustain above resistance and the formation of another lower high could invite renewed downside toward the $108K support for a potential base retest. Momentum remains constructive but fragile, suggesting the market is entering a critical decision phase where volatility expansion is imminent. On-chain Analysis By Shayan The Realized Price of mid-term holders (3–6 month cohort) continues to act as a key market pivot, historically serving as both support and resistance during major turning points. This metric reflects the average acquisition cost of coins held by this group, offering valuable insight into prevailing sentiment. Bitcoin’s rebound from $102K has lifted price action just above the $109K Realized Price, putting mid-term holders back into slight profit. This development typically reduces short-term selling pressure and signals improving conviction among market participants. The $114K region now emerges as a decisive threshold. A confirmed breakout and hold above this level would reinforce confidence among these holders, potentially igniting a new bullish leg toward fresh all-time highs. Conversely, failure to hold above it could tilt sentiment back toward caution, exposing Bitcoin to deeper corrective moves within its current range. The post Bitcoin Price Analysis: Path to New ATH Opens Up if BTC Reclaims This Key Level appeared first on CryptoPotato.
This Week In Crypto Asia: WazirX Resumes Operations, Asian Exchanges Push Back On BTC Hoarding, Cambodian Crypto Overlord Gets SanctionedIn 2025, the Asian crypto landscape has evolved. Till last year, it could have been said that the Asian crypto landscape in general was in its experimenting phase, a side project almost. However, since 2025, crypto in the Asia has seen a massive uptick in adoption on the back of clearer policy frameworks. Countries like India, South Korea, Japan and Vietnam are leading the charge, in their own way, contributing to trading volumes, institutional investments and retail participation. This past week, there have been more developments in this region. Here’s the rundown. Indian Exchange WazirX To Resume Operations From 24 October 2025 WazirX, the Indian exchange is all set to resume its operations in India starting 24 October 2025. The High Court of Singapore granted it permission to commence its operations after successfully completing its restructuring process. To begin with, WazirX is offering zero trading fees across all pairs. This aims to boost platform usage and to make trading easier for users without having to pay a bunch of charges. As a start, WazirX will offer select few crypto-to-crypto pairs and the USDT/INR pair. More pairings will be rolled out gradually as the exchange finds its its groove again. Wazirx Crypto withdrawals start today. INR withdrawals are already live pic.twitter.com/9Giac7Imns — BITCOIN EXPERT INDIA (@Btcexpertindia) October 24, 2025 In the meantime, WazirX has gone all out and partnered with BitGo, an industry leader in crypto custody. After its lengthy restructuring process post hack in 2024, it is only natural to step up security. WazirX’s partnership with BitGo will ensure that funds are protected with insured, institutional grade safeguards in place. A local publication quoted founder Nischal Shetty saying, “At the heart of everything we do is our mission to make crypto accessible to every Indian… This isn’t just a return to operations, it’s a reinforcement of our integrity which we’ve always strived for.” Ahead of its launch, the Indian crypto exchange has managed to complete token swaps, mergers, de-listings and rebranding. Also, it plans to start distributing tokens to creditors within 10 business days and will also issue Recovery Tokens to help settle outstanding claims. EXPLORE: Next 1000X Crypto – Here’s 10+ Crypto Tokens That Can Hit 1000x This Year Asian Exchanges Push Back On Corporate Crypto Hoarding Some of Asia’s biggest stock exchanges are beginning to push back against crypto treasury companies that are publicly listed. Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) has recently blocked five companies from becoming Digital Asset Treasuries (DATs) based on earlier rulings on how much liquid assets a listed company can hold. Strategy Inc., led by Michael Saylor, popularized the trend of shifting a company’s business model to that of DATs, inspiring many companies to follow in his footsteps. Your BTC proxies may be about to break.Asia is slamming the door on crypto-treasury stocks (HK/India/Australia) while Japan stays open—but MSCI might cut them from indexes Where discounts, liquidity and forced selling hit next—read the full breakdown. … pic.twitter.com/tzIGiAzvVv — Biturai | Krypto Trading (@biturai_trading) October 22, 2025 However, the momentum is now slowing down. A report from Singapore-based 10X Research estimated that retail investors have lost about $17 billion in DATs companies. Shares of Boyaa Interactive, a Hong-Kong based DATs company, dropped nearly 4%, underperforming the broader market. Other crypto-native companies such as DL Holdings and Ourgame also saw declines. After the Magic: How Bitcoin Treasury Firms Must Evolve Beyond NAV Illusions Why this report matters The age of financial magic is ending for Bitcoin treasury companies. They conjured billions in paper wealth by issuing shares far above their real Bitcoin value—until the… pic.twitter.com/mS34Wqhzmm — 10x Research (@10x_Research) October 17, 2025 The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), last month, turned down Jetking Infotrain’s request to list shares from a preferential allotment, which Jetking is now challenging. The company had planned to use part of the raised funds for cryptocurrency investments. Meanwhile, Australian Stock Exchange’s (ASX) rules make it nearly impossible for listed firms to hold more than half their assets in cash or crypto. This has caused investors in the country to look elsewhere. For instance, Steve Orenstein, CEO of Locate Technologies, said his company is moving its listing to New Zealand, where the rules are more crypto-friendly. In the meantime, ASX has recommended companies aiming to invest in crypto to set up exchange-traded funds (ETFs) instead. Japan however, going against the grain, allows companies to hold large amounts of cash. Crypto treasury models face little resistance, case in point, the country has 14 listed Bitcoin (BTC) holding companies, the most in Asia. EXPLORE: Best New Cryptocurrencies to Invest in 2025 US Sanctions Chen Zhi, Founder Of Prince Group Chen Zhi, once seen as a rising business man in the Asian crypto landscape is currently at the center of a global scandal involving a $14 billion crypto scam. Originally from China, Zhi moved to Cambodia and quickly rose through the ranks of the business elite in the country. He founded Prince Group and expanded into sectors including banking, media and aviation. The U.S. Treasury has designated Chen Zhi and the Prince Group as a transnational criminal organization, alleging they ran global sc-m and money-laundering operations out of Cambodia. Dozens of companies and individuals linked to Prince, including real estate and banking arms,… pic.twitter.com/HRrduFJ6RZ — Jacob in Cambodia (@jacobincambodia) October 15, 2025 But all of that was based on proceedings from his underground cybercrime network. Investigators in the US and the UK have linked him to over 100 shell companies and crypto wallets used to launder billions in stolen funds. These operations relied on trafficked workers from neighbouring countries, forced to carry out online scams from guarded compounds. ALERT: CHEN ZHI, BILLIONAIRE SANCTIONED BY US & LEADER OF PRINCE GROUP MOVING FUNDS Chen Zhi – billionaire international criminal, leader of multi-billion dollar Prince Group, and global fraudster sanctioned by the US Government has just moved $1.72 Billion of $BTC. This may… pic.twitter.com/FT6SCTW5zh — Arkham (@arkham) October 22, 2025 Regulators in the US and the UK have sanctioned 128 companies linked to Zhi and 17 individuals tied to his scam network, and both these countries have frozen his assets. He himself has not been located as of yet and hasn’t made any public appearance since his indictment was unsealed. EXPLORE: 9+ Best High-Risk, High-Reward Crypto to Buy in 2025 Key Takeaways WazirX to relaunch operations in India with zero trading fees and institutional-grade crypto custody via BitGo Asian exchanges crack down on listed firms hoarding crypto as core business Chen Zhi vanishes after U.S. sanctions expose his $14B crypto scam empire The post This Week In Crypto Asia: WazirX Resumes Operations, Asian Exchanges Push Back On BTC Hoarding, Cambodian Crypto Overlord Gets Sanctioned appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
HYPE Explodes by 14% Daily, Bitcoin Price Eyes $112K: Weekend WatchBitcoin’s gradual increase since the post-CPI correction continued in the past 24 hours, and the asset has exceeded $112,000 for the first time since Tuesday. Most altcoins are slightly in the green, while HYPE has stolen the show with a 14% surge to $46. XRP has added 4% of value and sits at $2.65. BTC to Reclaim $112K Next? Bitcoin went on the offensive at the beginning of the business week when it surged by over six grand in hours from $117,500 to a multi-week peak of $114,000. However, that rally was short-lived, and the subsequent correction was quite painful as BTC lost even more value than it had added and slipped to just over $106,000. All of this happened in the span of 24 hours. The bulls finally reemerged at this point and didn’t allow another leg down. Instead, bitcoin started to recover some ground and stood at $111,000 on Friday before the release of the US CPI data for September. Once it became known that the inflation was not as bad as many feared, BTC jumped by a grand only to drop by more than two in the following hours. However, it recovered the losses by Saturday morning and knocked on the $112,000 door. Although it held at first, bitcoin jumped past it earlier today and even neared $113,000, where it was stopped, at least for now. As of now, its market cap has exceeded $2.240 trillion, while its dominance over the altcoins is down to 57.7% on CG. BTCUSD. Source: TradingView HYPE, ZEC, JUP Rocket XRP continues to chart gains over the weekend, increasing by another 4% and sitting at a multi-week peak of its own at $2.65. ETH is close to $4,000 after a minor increase, while BNB has tapped $1,125. HYPE has jumped the most from the larger-cap alts, adding 14% of value and surging to $46. The other double-digit gainers from the top 100 alts are ZEC (13.5%) and JUP (14%). WLFI has added 7.6% of value, while SUI, AVAX, HBAR, XLM, BCH, and XMR are up by up to 4% daily. The total crypto market cap is up by around $40 billion in a day and is close to $3.890 trillion on CG. Cryptocurrency Market Overview Daily. Source: QuantifyCrypto The post HYPE Explodes by 14% Daily, Bitcoin Price Eyes $112K: Weekend Watch appeared first on CryptoPotato.
Africa Crypto News Week in Review: Tether Invests In Kotani Pay, Nigeria Central Bank Embraces Stablecoins, Nvidia Top Stock On LunoIn Africa crypto news this week, the Kenyan crypto startup Kotani Pay has secured a landmark investment from Tether. The USDT issuer is banking on Kotani’s ethos of financial inclusion to boost its reach in the region. In Nigeria, the central bank is creating a working group to adopt stablecoins. This announcement comes as regulators in Africa’s largest market work on a raft of measures to further regulate platforms and issuers, enabling everyone to get exposure to some of the best cryptos to buy. Meanwhile, across Africa, preliminary data shows that Nvidia is the most popular stock on Luno Exchange’s tokenized stock options. Increasingly, more investors in Africa are exploring alternatives, banking on fast-growing tokenized stocks offered on Nasdaq. DISCOVER: Best Meme Coin ICOs to Invest in 2025 Let’s look at these stories making continental headlines this week: Kenya Crypto News: Tether Invests in Kotani Pay Tether, the issuer of the largest USD stablecoin by market cap, is making a strategic investment in Kotani Pay, which is an increasingly popular startup in the continental crypto space. The global crypto firm aims to promote financial inclusion and allow Kotani Pay to expand considerably across the continent. Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino outlined the investment rationale as follows: “At Tether, we believe that blockchain technology plays a critical role in unlocking financial freedom…Kotani Pay’s vision and strong regional presence make it the right fit to drive our shared goals in Africa and beyond. We aim to empower enterprises and individuals to access digital assets for their global operations, reduce friction in cross-border transactions, and build a more inclusive financial future while promoting the informed use of digital assets.” Kotani Pay provides on-ramp/off-ramp infrastructure that connects blockchain users to local payment channels on the continent. Fixing payments across Africa, one stablecoin at a time. Why the adoption? Beyond being cheaper, convenient, and available 24/7, Stablecoins fix the payment fragmentation. From mobile money in to card payments in , stablecoins make money move freely. pic.twitter.com/vtoyqxot4M — Kotani Pay (@kotanipay) September 19, 2025 This service ensures crypto can be used even in the remotest areas and on multiple payment systems. Such broad access improves financial inclusion, informing Tether’s investment backing. DISCOVER: 16+ New and Upcoming Binance Listings in 2025 Nigeria Crypto News: Central Bank forms stablecoin working group Nigeria’s central bank Governor Olayemi Cardoso has announced that the regulator, in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance, is creating a working group to explore a framework for stablecoins in Nigeria. This move is potentially a historic moment for the country, following a love-hate relationship with the sector in recent years. The Naira is one of the most volatile currencies relative to GDP size globally. Still, this move will be fascinating for many reasons. One critical issue to consider is what asset the working group will determine should underpin the stablecoin in question. According to @artemis + P2P Army data, stablecoin usage is rising fast across non-USD markets. Nigeria is on pace to flip the CNY in P2P volume. Nearly every country is showing growth. Stablecoins are increasingly used around the world. pic.twitter.com/NmX7N2wod0 — Tamar 天马 (@tamarincrypto) September 10, 2025 Regardless, crypto enthusiasts in the country will welcome the announcement as a likely indicator of regulators embracing crypto for good. DISCOVER: 9+ Best High-Risk, High-Reward Crypto to Buy in 2025 South Africa Crypto News: Nvidia Tops Luno’s Tokenized Stocks Data from Luno exchange on its tokenized U.S. stocks shows that leading tech stocks are the most popular with South Africans. The exchange introduced tokenized stocks in August, and the product is proving successful. 1/6 Tokenised stocks land in SA! Crypto platforms Luno and VALR have launched ‘xStocks’, allowing South Africans to buy exposure to U.S. equities—like Tesla and Nvidia—without dipping into their foreign allowances. — Alex Fugazi (@AlexFugazi) August 26, 2025 Christo De Wit, Luno’s country manager for South Africa, broke down the uptake as follows: “19,000 South African customers have so far invested in xStocks with Nvidia (NVDAx), the clear favourite, with over 3,000 customers currently holding the stock. Meta (METAx), the S&P 500 ETF (SPYx), and Apple (AAPLx) are also popular.” These assets are some of the most popular stocks globally. Luno continues to track usage as it assesses the success of this product in South Africa and beyond. DISCOVER: 10+ Next Crypto to 100X In 2025 Africa Crypto News: Nigeria Stablecoins, Tether Kotani Pay Kenya crypto news: Tether investing in Kotani Pay for adoption Nigeria crypto news: Central bank plans to regulate stablecoins South Africa News: Nvidia stock taking off on Luno The post Africa Crypto News Week in Review: Tether Invests In Kotani Pay, Nigeria Central Bank Embraces Stablecoins, Nvidia Top Stock On Luno appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
While Ethereum Cools Off, BNB Keeps Its Heat: Data Points to Fresh Impulse BrewingBinance Coin (BNB) has quietly outperformed Ethereum (ETH) year-to-date, not only in price but in maintaining a consistent structural impulse strong enough to define its own “BNB Season.” While Ethereum’s momentum faded following the deleveraging phase, BNB’s impulse remained intact. Fundamentals and Liquidity On-chain data shared by Altcoin Vector supports this narrative. Despite active addresses plunging from over 1.6 million to around 800,000 on the BNB network during the deleveraging event, participation rebounded sharply to near previous highs amidst strong user engagement and sustained network health. Similarly, BNB’s on-chain transfer volume also reflected continued liquidity surges, large-scale transactions, and ongoing ecosystem activity. Even as the so-called “BNB Meme Season” concluded before fully maturing, speculative activity on the BNB Chain continues to thrive. Meme tokens such as PALU, 币安人生, PUP, and 4 delivered dramatic returns, and minted hundreds of new millionaires, while some whales suffered steep losses amid FOMO-driven trades. The speculative frenzy aside, Altcoin Vector explained that BNB’s current strength lies in several fundamental factors, such as liquidity and active user participation, with a maturing market structure. It added that when both fundamentals and narrative coincide, an asset often enters a sustained impulse phase; when narratives fade but fundamentals endure, it tends to consolidate. In BNB’s case, its structure not only withstood the broader market’s collapse but has also laid the groundwork for what could be the next impulse cycle. “BNB structure survived collapse. A potential new impulse phase is brewing. Not a speculative play, but a consistent tactical approach.” Market Structure Signals Confidence In terms of price trajectory, CryptoQuant found BNB has maintained its technical footing by holding above its 45-day moving average. Its latest price stands around $1,138, which is precisely aligned with its 45-day moving average, while the 90-day average trails at approximately $941. Despite a minor daily return of 2.7%, the overall setup indicates stabilization above a critical mid-term base. As such, longer averages, including the 60- and 90-day trendlines, remain upward sloping, which indicates continued momentum that was seen since early Q3. Historically, each retest of the 45-day moving average has led to renewed upward moves for BNB, as shorter-term indicators such as the 7-day and 30-day averages recover first, followed by gradual increases in price and trading volume. The current formation is similar to past accumulation zones, where traders accumulated positions ahead of significant breakouts. The convergence of short-term averages from the 7-day through the 45-day points to a period of compressed volatility. These conditions often precede decisive directional moves. Volume has also remained positive during recovery sessions, which means that buyers are actively defending key support zones. The post While Ethereum Cools Off, BNB Keeps Its Heat: Data Points to Fresh Impulse Brewing appeared first on CryptoPotato.
Ethereum Price Analysis: These Are ETH’s Next Targets Despite Prolonged ConsolidationEthereum continues to display choppy price action, remaining confined within a critical range as both buyers and sellers await a decisive breakout. Further consolidation is likely before a clear directional move takes shape. Technical Analysis By Shayan The Daily Chart On the daily timeframe, Ethereum’s consolidation phase has extended, with volatility and momentum both fading. Price action remains trapped within a crucial range defined by the 100-day moving average and the flag pattern’s upper boundary near $4.1K. This region represents a key supply zone that has repeatedly rejected upward attempts. On the downside, the flag’s lower boundary, aligning with the $3.5K demand zone, acts as the primary support where buyers have consistently defended. Until a breakout occurs, Ethereum is expected to continue consolidating within this structure, absorbing order flow and building liquidity. A confirmed bullish breakout above $4.1K could likely trigger an impulsive rally toward a new all-time high (ATH). The 4-Hour Chart The 4-hour timeframe reveals Ethereum fluctuating inside a symmetrical triangle, reflecting ongoing market indecision and equilibrium between buyers and sellers. The asset is currently trading just below the triangle’s upper boundary near $4K, with momentum still insufficient for a confirmed breakout. This compression pattern signals a liquidity buildup phase, where traders are positioning ahead of a potential volatility expansion. If bulls manage to push above the upper trendline, a rally toward $4.1K and potentially $4.6K could follow. Conversely, a breakdown below $3.7K would expose the $3.4K demand zone once again. Until confirmation, Ethereum is likely to continue oscillating within this narrowing range — a setup that typically precedes a sharp directional breakout. Sentiment Analysis By Shayan The 1-month liquidation heatmap for Ethereum reveals a dense liquidity pocket forming above the $4.8K swing high, situated directly beyond the current symmetrical consolidation structure. This area corresponds to a significant cluster of resting short liquidations, implying that if Ethereum reclaims the mid-range near $4.1K–$4.3K, a rapid move to absorb this overhead liquidity could follow. Below the current price, the $3.5K range displays relatively weaker liquidation density, indicating that much of the downside liquidity was already cleared during last week’s sell-off, though a smaller residual cluster remains. This configuration reinforces the idea that Ethereum is likely to continue oscillating within its present consolidation range until one of these liquidity pockets is decisively tested. Overall, the heatmap confirms that short-term volatility will remain concentrated within the $3.4K–$4.8K corridor, with the upper range carrying a slightly higher probability of being targeted first due to the larger liquidity concentration above current levels. The post Ethereum Price Analysis: These Are ETH’s Next Targets Despite Prolonged Consolidation appeared first on CryptoPotato.
North Korea’s Crypto Theft Reaches $2.83B Since 2024A new report by the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team (MSMT) shows that North Korean hackers stole $2.83 billion in cryptocurrency between January 2024 and September 2025. This figure accounts for nearly one-third of the country’s total foreign currency income in 2024. Bybit Exploit Was the Largest Contributor The MSMT, a coalition of 11 countries formed in October 2024, was created to track how North Korea evades international sanctions through cybercrime. Its latest findings reveal that the scale of crypto theft rose in 2025, with hackers stealing $1.64 billion in the first nine months alone, marking a 50% increase from the $1.19 billion stolen last year. Most of this year’s total came from a February attack on Bybit, which was linked to the TraderTraitor group, also known as Jade Sleet or UNC4899. The hackers targeted SafeWallet, a multi-signature wallet provider for Bybit, using phishing emails and malware to gain access to internal systems. They then disguised external transfers to appear as internal ones, allowing them to take control of the cold wallet’s smart contract and move the funds undetected. According to the MSMT, North Korean hackers often avoid attacking exchanges directly, instead targeting third-party service providers. Groups such as TraderTraitor, CryptoCore, and Citrine Sleet have used fake developer profiles, stolen identities, and detailed knowledge of software supply chains to carry out their attacks. In one notable case, the Web3 project Munchables lost $63 million in a hack, although the funds were later returned after they reportedly faced problems during laundering. How the Laundering Works The analysis reveals a nine-step process used to clean and convert stolen crypto into cash. Hackers begin by swapping stolen assets for Ethereum (ETH) on decentralized exchanges, then use mixing services such as Tornado Cash and Wasabi Wallet to hide transaction trails. The ETH is then converted to Bitcoin (BTC) through bridge platforms, mixed again, stored in cold wallets, and then traded for Tron (TRX) before being converted to USDT. The final step involves sending USDT to over-the-counter brokers who exchange it for cash. Brokers and companies in China, Russia, and Cambodia were identified as key players in this process. In China, nationals Ye Dinrong and Tan Yongzhi of Shenzhen Chain Element Network Technology, along with trader Wang Yicong, helped move funds and create fake IDs. Russian intermediaries converted about $60 million from the Bybit hack through OTC brokers, while Cambodia’s Huione Pay was used to transfer stolen funds despite its license not being renewed by the central bank. The MSMT also said that North Korean hackers have worked with Russian-speaking cybercriminals since the 2010s. In 2025, actors linked to Moonstone Sleet leased ransomware tools from the Russia-based group Qilin. In response, the 11 jurisdictions making up the MSMT issued a joint statement urging UN member countries to raise awareness on these cyber activities and called on the UN Security Council to restore its Panel of Experts “in the same strength and structure it had prior to its disbandment.” The post North Korea’s Crypto Theft Reaches $2.83B Since 2024 appeared first on CryptoPotato.
Rug Pull or Misunderstanding? FET Community in Uproar Over Ocean Protocol TransfersOcean Protocol’s sudden withdrawal from the ASI Alliance has sparked accusations of a major token rug pull. In fact, independent on-chain analytics from Bubblemaps indicate that the project transferred approximately 270 million FET, which is worth an estimated $120 million, to Binance and an OTC provider without notifying either the alliance or FET holders. The ASI Alliance, formed in March 2024, united Ocean Protocol, Fetch.ai, and SingularityNET under a single token, FET, with Ocean Protocol’s OCEAN tokens convertible at a fixed rate to FET. Ocean Protocol Under Fire Despite the merger, Ocean Protocol retained a substantial portion of OCEAN within team-controlled wallets allegedly set aside for community incentives and data farming. According to Bubblemaps, on July 1, 2024, one such Ocean Protocol wallet converted 661 million OCEAN into 286 million FET, and subsequently sent 90 million FET to OTC provider GSR Markets. By August 31, the remaining 196 million FET were distributed across 30 new addresses, and by October 14, nearly all of these funds had been transferred to Binance or other OTC providers, which was estimated to be 270 million FET – 160 million to Binance, and 109 million to GSR Markets. The transfers coincided with Ocean Protocol’s October 9 exit from the ASI Alliance, which occurred without public explanation or disclosure regarding the redistribution of community tokens. In response, the FET team took to X to publicly accuse Ocean Protocol of selling off tokens intended for community rewards, while the protocol’s CEO dismissed the claims as “unfounded and baseless rumors” and promised a formal response soon. On-chain activity confirms only the token conversions and transfers, which have left open questions about whether liquidation occurred and why such a significant portion of community-allocated funds was moved without coordination. Ocean Must Provide Answers Amid these developments, Fetch.ai CEO Humayun Sheikh and the broader FET community are demanding transparency from Ocean Protocol regarding the handling of these assets, specifically questioning the timing of the token conversions before the exit, the control structure of the OceanDAO SAFE wallet and Ocean Expedition, and the ultimate disposition of the transferred tokens. In an official statement, Sheikh said, “The ASI Alliance was founded on principles of collaboration, transparency, and shared accountability. While the situation with Ocean Protocol continues to evolve, our focus remains on protecting FET holders and upholding the integrity of the ecosystem. Challenges like this test the strength of our alliances, but they also reinforce why these principles matter. We are committed to ensuring that transparency prevails, that the community’s trust is respected, and that the foundations we’ve built for a decentralized, collaborative future remain intact. Our expectation is clear: Ocean must provide answers, and the ecosystem must learn from this moment to emerge stronger and more resilient.” In line with these concerns, Fetch.ai has opened class-action claims to help affected FET holders to seek compensation. This move could potentially lead to multi-jurisdictional lawsuits and increased scrutiny of Ocean Protocol’s governance and token management practices. The post Rug Pull or Misunderstanding? FET Community in Uproar Over Ocean Protocol Transfers appeared first on CryptoPotato.
XRP up This Week, But Do Not Get Too Comfortable: Bollinger Bands' WarningXRP trades near $2.50 after a weekly bounce, but the charts show it stuck deep in the lower Bollinger range, with the "green" weekly candle looking more like a weak bull attempt, not a real comeback.
Public Keys: DraftKings Gets Predictable, Canaan Turns Around and Zelle Likes StablesDraftKings buys Railbird, Canaan rebounds from near-delisting, and Zelle embraces stablecoins in this week's Public Keys.
Is 'Bitcoin Jesus' Next to Get Pardon? Roger Ver's Odds on Polymarket Skyrocket to 23%Prediction markets now give Roger Ver, once hailed as "Bitcoin Jesus" and recently fined nearly $50 million for tax evasion, a 23% chance of being the next high-profile figure to get a pardon.
'Yay Crypto Didn't Die Today': Dogecoin (DOGE) Creator CelebratesDogecoin co-creator Billy Markus summed up the mood of a turbulent crypto market with a new post as Bitcoin found stability near $109,400 and the global crypto cap is around $2.2 trillion.
Bitcoin Slides Under $108,000 as Trump Targets Tech Exports to ChinaAfter Tuesday’s quick rally following Fed governor Christopher Waller’s upbeat comments on crypto, markets fell sharply on Wednesday, Oct. 22, as reports surfaced that the Trump administration may limit a wide range of tech exports to China in response to Beijing’s rare-earth metals restrictions, sending U.S. stocks lower.Bitcoin (BTC) has fallen back to around $108,000, erasing most of its 5% rally from the previous day that briefly pushed prices near $114,000.To continue reading this as well as other DeFi and Web3 news, visit us at thedefiant.io
Alps Blockchain Announces Corporate Rebranding to AlpsReflecting its evolution into a global builder of next-generation data center infrastructure powering Bitcoin and, in the future, AI computation TRENTO, Italy, Oct. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Alps Blockchain, a European leader in digital infrastructure and Bitcoin mining, today announced its forthcoming corporate rebranding to Alps, marking a new chapter in its growth as a fully integrated infrastructure company. The rebranding underscores Alps’ transformation from a pioneering Bitcoin mining operator into a vertically integrated builder and manager of advanced data centers, capable of converting energy into digital computation – from Bitcoin mining with ASIC systems to, in the future, high-performance computing (HPC) for artificial intelligence. “This rebrand reflects what Alps has become,” said Francesco Buffa, CEO and Co-Founder of Alps. “We are no longer only a blockchain company – we are an infrastructure company. We design, build, and operate high-efficiency data centers from the ground up, turning energy into the computational power that fuels the digital economy.” “From a financial perspective, producing computational power for the Bitcoin network has always provided – and continues to provide – a constant and unprecedented cash flow in the digital infrastructure industry,” added Francesca Failoni, CFO and Co-Founder of Alps. “This solid foundation allows us to plan with a long-term view and to strategically integrate new applications such as AI computing within our existing infrastructure.” Since its founding in 2018, Alps has developed and managed modular, energy-efficient data centers in Italy, Paraguay, Ecuador, Oman, and the United States, with infrastructure and energy contracts already in place to reach 15 EH/s of computing power in the near future, equivalent to roughly 1.5% of the global Bitcoin hash rate. Alps controls and operates over 250 MW of installed or ready-to-deploy capacity, boasting an industry-leading energy efficiency of 15.4 J/TH, among the best worldwide. The company continues to pursue an ambitious expansion plan toward 2029. The transition to Alps better represents this expanded mission and positions the company as a key player in the emerging intersection between energy and digital infrastructure. Alps integrates the full value chain – from site development and electrical engineering to containerized data center fabrication and on-site operations – enabling scalable and sustainable deployment worldwide. The company’s legal structure, shareholder composition, and ongoing projects remain unchanged. About Alps Alps is a digital infrastructure company that designs, builds, and manages modular, energy-efficient data centers that transform energy into computation. Through its global network of sites, Alps produces computing power for Bitcoin mining and is preparing to expand into high-performance computing applications. Founded in Trento in 2018, Alps operates across Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas. You can find the official media kit, including the new visual identity and the mining farms here. SOURCE ALPS
Nearly Half of US Retail Crypto Holders Haven’t Earned Yield: MoreMarketsNearly half of U.S. retail crypto holders have never earned yield on their assets, according to MoreMarkets’ 2025 Crypto Yield Retail Consumer Report.The report, which surveyed U.S. retail consumers and analyzed on-chain data, estimates that roughly 20-36 million users earn yield through centralized exchanges (CEXs) like Binance and Coinbase, while only 500,000-700,000 use decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols. That equates to around 97% of yield earners preferring to earn on CEXs rather than decentralized alternatives. Of those not earning yield at all, 68% cited concerns about liquidity, 45% cited security risks, and 28% said they didn’t understand how to participate in DeFi.To continue reading this as well as other DeFi and Web3 news, visit us at thedefiant.io
BTC Jumps 5% as Fed Signals 'New Era' for CryptoCrypto markets are seeing a sharp uptick today, Oct. 21, with most of the top 10 assets up between 2-4% in the past 24 hours. Bitcoin (BTC) surged from near $108,560 to almost $114,000 over the past two hours, a 5.5% gain. Markets rallied sharply after Federal Reserve governor Christopher Waller spoke favorably about the crypto and “defi industry” in his opening remarks at the Fed’s first Payments Innovation Conference, which is taking place today. The conference was created to focus on the integration of blockchain and crypto into mainstream finance, Waller noted. To continue reading this as well as other DeFi and Web3 news, visit us at thedefiant.io
Crypto Markets Recover Slightly as Fed Signals Rate Cut, End of QTCrypto markets climbed slightly higher to start the week, with total market cap up 2%, and almost all of the top-10 assets in the green on Monday, Oct. 20. The moderate recovery comes after Fed Chair Jerome Powell hinted that the Fed might soon stop reducing its balance sheet, signaling a possible end to its quantitative tightening program.Bitcoin (BTC) bounced back from last Friday’s brief dip below $105,000, and is now trading around $111,500, up nearly 3% on the day — the second-biggest daily gainer among the top-10 large caps. To continue reading this as well as other DeFi and Web3 news, visit us at thedefiant.io
Bybit Card Honored as “the Best Performing Crypto Card” by Mastercard at EDGE 2025DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, is excited to announce that the Bybit Card has been recognized by Mastercard, the global leader in payment technology, as the Best Performing Crypto Card at EDGE 2025. Mastercard hosted the fourth edition of EDGE, its flagship forum shaping the future of payments across EEMEA. The event convened senior global executives from diverse industries to examine emerging opportunities across payments, digital infrastructure, and consumer trends. Under the theme ‘Commerce: De-Coded’, EDGE 2025 explored how innovations like agentic AI, embedded finance, tokenization, and stablecoins transformed global commerce and accelerated fintech evolution. Bybit Card: A Fast Pass to the Future of Crypto Payment Since its launch in 2024, the Bybit Card has accumulated over two million cardholders worldwide. Distinguishing itself by seamlessly integrating cryptocurrencies with traditional payment rails, the Bybit Card supports digital asset holders’ everyday needs and prioritizes a rewarding experience for its community. Through generous rewards tracks, exclusive partnerships across utility to culture, and innovative solutions, the Bybit Card enables users to convert and spend their digital assets at millions of merchants worldwide in the Mastercard network. “We are honored to receive this award from Mastercard, a global leader in financial innovation and a trusted partner in payment technology. The recognition validates Bybit’s vision to make crypto freedom a reality and digital assets more accessible for everyday users,” said Sophie Chen, Head of Marketing at Bybit Card and Pay. “The Bybit Card demonstrates the potential of digital assets in a connected world. EDGE 2025 brought together the companies actively building this infrastructure, and we’re focused on ensuring crypto users have the same seamless payment experience as traditional cardholders.” This recognition comes as the payments industry undergoes rapid transformation through embedded finance, tokenization, and AI-driven commerce solutions. Mastercard’s own innovation demonstrates this accelerating shift. Nearly half of all Mastercard online transactions in Europe are now tokenized, on track towards its goal of 100% by 2030. In the AI-commerce space, industry reports suggest AI assistants may handle 20% of eCommerce activities in 2025, underscoring the critical importance of secure, intelligent payment infrastructure like that recognized in the Bybit Card. Best Performing, Most Loved The Bybit Card enables cryptocurrency holders to spend their digital assets in real-world scenarios with ease, offering instant conversion, competitive rates, unique user benefits, and acceptance at millions of Mastercard merchants globally. Key Features of the Bybit Card: Crypto convenience: seamless fiat-to-crypto spending, and cash withdrawals from supported ATMs around the world with the physical card available to Mastercard holders. No annual fees and up to 8% APR on balances. Year-round perks: 100% rebates on subscriptions including Netflix, Spotify, and selected AI tools, airport lounge access, and other benefits refreshed seasonally. Multi-asset transactions and cashback: supporting transactions in BTC, ETH, XRP, TON, USDT, USDC, MNT, and BNB; cashback options in USDC, USDT, BTC, and AVAX, with more options on the way. #Bybit / #CryptoArk / #BybitCard /#IMakeIt About Bybit Bybit is the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, serving a global community of over 70 million users. Founded in 2018, Bybit is redefining openness in the decentralized world by creating a simpler, open and equal ecosystem for everyone. With a strong focus on Web3, Bybit partners strategically with leading blockchain protocols to provide robust infrastructure and drive on-chain innovation. Renowned for its secure custody, diverse marketplaces, intuitive user experience, and advanced blockchain tools, Bybit bridges the gap between TradFi and DeFi, empowering builders, creators, and enthusiasts to unlock the full potential of Web3. Discover the future of decentralized finance at Bybit.com. For more details about Bybit, please visit Bybit Press For media inquiries, please contact: [email protected] For updates, please follow: Bybit’s Communities and Social Media Discord | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Reddit | Telegram | TikTok | X | Youtube
Crypto Continues to Offer Superior Returns and Diversification: Franklin TempletonDigital assets have posted market-leading returns in eight of the past eleven years, cementing their status as a legitimate asset class, according to a recent report by global investment firm Franklin Templeton, which manages over $1.6 trillion in assets.The report outlines eight reasons why now may be the ideal time for investors to consider crypto, from strong historical returns to growing institutional adoption. Since Bitcoin’s (BTC) launch in 2009, the digital asset market has grown to nearly $4 trillion in total market capitalization. Ethereum (ETH) alone generated more than $10 billion in transaction fees over the past seven years, “faster than many of today’s tech company giants,” the report notes.Bitcoin and Ethereum also show low correlations with traditional assets, indicating their potential as portfolio diversifiers. Bitcoin has a correlation of 0.41 with the S&P 500, 0.40 with the NASDAQ 100, and 0.06 with gold. Ethereum has slightly higher equity correlations, at 0.48 with both the S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100, while its correlation with gold is slightly negative at -0.04.To continue reading this as well as other DeFi and Web3 news, visit us at thedefiant.io
DeFi Withstands Stress Test as Market Mayhem Wipes Out Nearly $20BOn Friday, Oct. 10, the crypto market yet again showed how quickly it can take a sharp turn, with crypto exchanges reporting around $20 billion in leveraged positions liquidated in just a few hours — the largest single-day liquidation event the industry has seen to date.In the ensuing chaos across markets, decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols experienced a major stress test, and largely came out unscathed — with most of the largest protocols seeing zero outages, and very few user-reported issues, especially when compared with their centralized counterparts. On Friday evening, following reports that U.S. President Donald Trump had imposed 100% tariffs on imports from China, Bitcoin dropped more than 10% from above $120,000, briefly dipping under $103,000 on some exchanges before rebounding, while many altcoins plunged even further in short squeezes, and most assets seeing double-digit losses.To continue reading this as well as other DeFi and Web3 news, visit us at thedefiant.io
Crypto Markets Drop Lower with Traders in Wait-and-See ModeCrypto markets shed 3.4% today, Oct. 9, with total market capitalization dropping below $4.2 trillion, as traders wait for fresh macroeconomic cues from U.S. data later this week.Bitcoin (BTC) lost nearly 3% over the past 24 hours and is trading around $120,300, bringing its weekly gains to just 0.4%. To continue reading this as well as other DeFi and Web3 news, visit us at thedefiant.io
BTC Sets New ATH Above $126,000 as Analysts Expect ‘Tactically Bullish’ OctoberCrypto markets continued their steady climb, rising 0.5% on the day today, Oct. 7, with total market capitalization holding out around $4.4 trillion. Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at $124,755, down just 1.1% from its new all-time high of $126,080, reached on Monday afternoon.Ethereum (ETH) jumped 3.4% to $4,746 today, bringing its weekly gains to nearly 14%. Among the top 10 altcoins by market capitalization, BNB continues to lead the pack in 24 hour gains, up over 8% on the day, pushing its price to $1,329, and becoming the third-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization. XRP is down about 0.7% to $2.98, while Solana (SOL) lost 1.2% to $231.To continue reading this as well as other DeFi and Web3 news, visit us at thedefiant.io
Stablecoin Market Cap Surpasses $300 Billion as New Entrants Challenge Tether’s DominanceThe combined supply of stablecoins surpassed $300 billion for the first time in early October, according to DefiLlama data, with a total market capitalization of just above $302 billion.The market has expanded sharply over the past year, with analytics platforms now indicating that there are nearly 300 separate stablecoin projects across various chains, a far broader field than the few issuers that dominated previous cycles.To continue reading this as well as other DeFi and Web3 news, visit us at thedefiant.io
Navigating Markets at 'The Top'With BTC underperforming over most of September, talk of a cycle top was naturally amplified on social media, which shouldn’t come as a surprise considering Crypto Twitter has been obsessed with trying to call the top since Bitcoin ETFs launched in January 2024.However, confluence is starting to stack up a little bit for the bears. From a traditional four-year cycle perspective, the “end” is near, there is slightly increased fear and uncertainty driven by the SEC’s investigations into DATs, altcoins are struggling and there doesn’t seem to be enough liquidity in the system to pump more than one at a time, and trench traders are still PVP-ing each on memecoins, which are performing worse than they did when BTC was at $30K in 2023.Each rejection on BTC feels a little heavier than the last, especially with stocks and gold ripping to all-time highs every day.To continue reading this as well as other DeFi and Web3 news, visit us at thedefiant.io
BTC NEARS ATH, TRUMP CONSIDERS STIMULUS, BNB MEMES PARABOLICCrypto Continues Rally as Shutdown Continues. Btc Nears Ath, Etfs See $2.4b Inflows in 4 Days. Bnb Hits Another Ath, Leads Top L1s This Month. Perp Dex Market Share Continues to Shift From Hype. Tokenisation Will Consume Financial System: Tenev. Strategy Stock +17% in Last 5 Days. Cme Crypto Perp Trading Set to Go 24/7 in 2026. Doublezero Goes Live at $5bn Fdv. Crypto Etf Flows Remain Very Strong. Sharps Tech Plans $100m Share Buyback. Kraken Expands Equity Offerings. Nomura Unit Plans Crypto Trading in Japan.
CRYPTO FALLS, STOCKS HIT ANOTHER ATH, SOL DEFI COINS SOARAVAX & NEAR lead L1s, most alts fall. XRP, DOGE ETF debut, $50m day 1 combined volume. MetaMask token coming ‘very soon’. Michigan BTC bill moves forward after delay. Brera Holdings launches $300m SOL DAT. ETH Fusaka upgrade scheduled for December. Plasma TGE set for 25 September. Circle facing intense competition: JP Morgan. PYUSD expands to Tron, Aave and other blockchains. Avantis adds top tech stocks on chain, allows 25x lev. ASTER keeps rising, hits $3.8n FDV. ASTER hits $310m spot volume on TGE launch. BTC trading firm CEO pleads guilty to $200m ponzi. Canada seizes $40m crypto from TradeOgre.
FED DECISION TODAY, CZ MAY BE RETURNING, CREATOR COINS HEAD SOUTHBTC taps $117k, BNB leads L1s ahead of Fed decision. Whale moves $116m BTC after 11-year dormancy. Binance nears deal to end DoJ compliance monitor. CZ updates X profile, sparks Binance return rumours. 67% fund managers don’t hold crypto: BofA survey. Crypto execs set to meet senate banking committee. New crypto PAC launches with $100m war chest. US, UK to collab on crypto initiatives. Sharplink announces 1m shares repurchased. ETH devs open Fusaka to $2m security audit contest. Ether Machine files to go public via Dynamix merger. Sharps to collab with Bonk to stake portion of its SOL. Circle launches USDC natively on Hyperliquid. Bitwise files for ETF focused on tokenization, stablecoins. Keyrock acquires Turing Capital. Google launches AI agent-to-agent payments protocol.
