BNB, the native token of Binance’s ecosystem, climbed to a record high of $1,355 following a turbulent weekend that saw $20 billion wiped from the broader crypto market. Data from CryptoSlate showed that BNB surged 17% in 24 hours, outperforming other top-ten cryptocurrencies by market capitalization. The rally came even amid President Donald Trump’s Oct. […]
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The Oct. 10–11 sell-off that erased an estimated ~$19–20 billion across crypto within 24 hours has ignited a fierce post-mortem over whether market structure—or malice—turned a macro shock into cascading liquidations. Crypto Crash Not Random? On X, Uphold’s head of research Dr. Martin Hiesboeck alleged the crash “is suspected to be a targeted attack that exploited a flaw in Binance’s Unified Account margin system,” arguing that collateral posted in assets such as USDe, wBETH and BnSOL “had liquidation prices based on Binance’s own volatile spot market, not reliable external data,” which allowed a cascade once those instruments depegged on Binance order books. He added that the episode “was timed to exploit a window between Binance’s announcement of a fix and its implementation,” calling it “Luna 2.” The crypto market crash on October 11 is suspected to be a targeted attack that exploited a flaw in Binance’s Unified Account margin system. The issue stemmed from using assets like USDE, wBETH, and BnSOL as collateral, whose liquidation prices were based on Binance’s own… — Dr Martin Hiesboeck (@MHiesboeck) October 12, 2025 Binance has publicly acknowledged extraordinary price dislocations in exactly those instruments during the crash window and has committed to compensating affected users. In a series of notices published Oct. 12–13 (UTC), the exchange said that “all Futures, Margin, and Loan users who held USDE, BNSOL, and WBETH as collateral and were impacted by the depeg between 2025-10-10 21:36 and 22:16 (UTC) will be compensated, together with any liquidation fees incurred,” with the payout “calculated as the difference between the market price at 2025-10-11 00:00 (UTC) and their respective liquidation price.” Binance also outlined “risk control enhancements” after the incident. Related Reading: Crypto Crash: $19.5 Billion Wiped Out In Record-Breaking Liquidation Event The depegs were violent on Binance’s books: USDe printed as low as roughly $0.65, while wrapped staking tokens wBETH and BNSOL also plunged, briefly gutting the collateral value in Unified Accounts and triggering forced unwinds. Third-party market coverage and exchange community posts documented those prints and the immediate knock-on to margin balances during the 21:36–22:16 UTC window. Hiesboeck later framed the chain of events as leverage meeting brittle collateral mechanics rather than pure price discovery. In a follow-up explainer, he wrote: “The Trigger: It all started with external shock. A political post (Trump’s new tariff threat) hit the US stock market, and that fear spilled directly into crypto… The Amplifier: …too many people using massive leverage… Domino Effect: …panic selling hit related assets that were supposed to be stable (like USDe and wBETH), causing them to ‘depeg’… The Lesson (and Binance’s Role): Analysts say the true issue was not an attack, but bad design… [the] system dumped [collateral] immediately at any price.” He added that “Binance is now preparing a huge compensation plan.” Related Reading: 2%–4% In Crypto? Morgan Stanley Thinks That’s The Smart Move Now Macro shock is, in fact, a credible first domino. The Oct. 10–11 liquidation wave was triggered by new tariff threats from the US President Donald Trump against China, which sparked cross-asset risk-off and an aggressive deleveraging across crypto perps. Friday’s crash was the “largest ever” liquidation event with roughly $20 billion in liquidations in a single day, with more than $1.2 billion of trader capital erased on Hyperliquid alone. Where the debate turns technical is on the “exploit” claim. One camp points to a design gap in how Binance’s Unified Account treated certain collateral: rather than anchoring to robust external pricing, liquidation thresholds referenced internal spot pairs that became thin and disorderly precisely when they were most system-critical. That design, critics argue, created a reflexive loop in which depegging collateral forced liquidations that sold more of the same collateral back into the same unstable books. Binance, for its part, has said it will adjust pricing logic for wrapped assets and has begun compensating users who were liquidated or suffered verified losses during the specified window. Ethena’s team, whose synthetic dollar USDe was at the center of the move, contends the problem was localized to Binance’s pricing/oracle path rather than a fundamental break in USDe’s mechanism. At press time, the total crypto market cap recovered to $3.87 trillion. Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com
The exchange also batted away claims that a targeted attack on Binance led to the broader asset crash, arguing the depegs happened after the crash.
Wrapped tokens crashed as Binance's infrastructure buckled, making it harder for market makers to stabilize prices.
Losses due to price movements and unrealized profits are not entitled to compensation, according to Binance executives.
The Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin prices are crashing today, sparking bearish sentiment in the crypto market. This followed the U.S. President Donald Trump’s move, which has ignited fears of a full-blown trade war with China. Why The Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin Prices Are Crashing The Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin prices are down today, according to CoinMarketCap data. The flagship crypto has dropped to as low as $104,000 over the last 24 hours, wiping out its early October gains that led to a new all-time high (ATH) above $126,000. Ethereum dropped to as low as $3,400, while Dogecoin broke below the psychological $0.2 level and fell to $0.11. Related Reading: Institutions Dump Massive Amounts Of Bitcoin And Ethereum As XRP And Solana Buying Ramps Up This massive crash in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin followed Trump’s Truth Social post, in which he announced that the U.S. will impose a 100% tariff on China, over and above any tariffs they are currently paying, starting on November 1. He added that they will also impose Export Controls on any and all crucial software from China starting on November 1. Notably, Trump had earlier in the day threatened to massively increase tariffs on China, while stating that the country was becoming hostile. This initial threat caused Bitcoin to sharply drop below $120,000 from a high of around $122,000. Meanwhile, the Ethereum and Dogecoin prices also faced sharp declines. Bitcoin was trading around $116,000 when Trump announced a 100% tariff on China, which sent the crypto market into a spiral. BTC’s further decline also pushed Ethereum and Dogecoin to intraday lows of $3,400 and $0.11, respectively, extending their market losses. Meanwhile, these massive declines for the crypto assets contributed to the largest liquidation event in crypto’s history. CoinGlass data shows that $20 billion has been wiped out from the crypto market in the last 24 hours, driven by crashes in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin prices. This liquidation event was larger than the COVID-19 crash and the FTX bankruptcy crash. Exchanges May Have Contributed To The Crash BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes suggested that crypto exchanges may have contributed to the crash in the Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin prices. In an X post, he stated that the word on the street is that big CEX’s auto liquidation of collateral ties to cross-margined positions is why many altcoins “got smoked on the move down.” He congratulated those who bought the dip, stating that market participants are unlikely to see those levels again anytime soon on many high-quality altcoins. Related Reading: Bitcoin Short-Term Prediction: Why The Price Will Cross $140,000 By The End Of October Crypto analyst Kevin Capital opined that the drop in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin prices was caused by serious issues across top exchanges like Robinhood, Coinbase, and Binance. He added that what makes it even worse is that these exchanges didn’t let people buy the dip at the lowest point. Featured image from iStock, chart from Tradingview.com
Following a new all-time high (ATH) of $126,199 on Binance, Bitcoin (BTC) is now consolidating in the low $120,000 range. Latest exchange data – such as Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD) Confirmation Score – suggests that BTC is benefitting from strong underlying demand. CVD Confirmation Shows Strong Demand For Bitcoin According to a CryptoQuant Quicktake post by contributor Arab Chain, Bitcoin’s CVD Confirmation Score – a 30-day rolling correlation between Bitcoin’s price and the CVD – is suggesting a strong resynchronization of the trend. Related Reading: Bitcoin Decouples From Miner Flows With -0.15 Correlation – What It Means For Price? For the uninitiated, the CVD Confirmation Score measures the 30-day correlation between Bitcoin’s price and the CVD, which tracks the net difference between taker buy and sell volumes on exchanges. A high score (above 0.7) indicates that price increases are backed by real buying pressure, while a low or negative score suggests weak or speculative momentum. Latest data from Binance shows that the CVD Confirmation Score currently hovers around 0.8 to 0.9, indicating that the current price surge is largely driven by genuine taker buying rather than a technical bounce or a short squeeze. Past data also suggests that whenever this data point has remained about 0.7 for an extended period, price corrections tend to be relatively shallow and short-lived. This is because new liquidity in the market quickly absorbs any incoming supply of BTC. The CryptoQuant analyst remarked that if the CVD Confirmation Score continues to hover above 0.7 – coupled with a decisive breakout above the $124,000 – $126,000 resistance zone – then it could be on its way to a potential target of as high as $135,000. However, any negative divergence with BTC price rising and CVD Confirmation Score dropping below 0.4 should be seen as a warning sign, as it increases the likelihood of distribution or liquidation pressure. Conversely, the $112,000 – $115,000 and $108,000 – $110,000 stand out as strong support levels for BTC. At these price levels, the CVD Confirmation Score should remain steady to ensure the uptrend remains intact. Arab Chain added: The underlying trend is bullish and supported by real inflows on Binance, the highest-volume exchange globally. Monitor three confirmation signals: CVD Confirmation stays high, open interest remains moderate, and funding does not become excessive. Any clear imbalance across these metrics will be the first warning of a momentum shift. Is BTC Due For A Correction? While bulls are hoping for an extended rally for BTC, some analysts aren’t quite convinced about the digital asset surging to new highs in the near term. For instance, crypto analyst ZVN recently stated that BTC may witness a pullback before its next surge to $150,000. Related Reading: Short-Term Holder Supply Rises By 559K Bitcoin – New Buyers Flood the Market Similarly, fellow crypto analyst Dick Dandy recently predicted that BTC may witness a massive 60% price correction, falling all the way down to $43,900. At press time, BTC trades at $118,791, down 1.8% in the past 24 hours. Featured image from Unsplash, charts from CryptoQuant and TradingView.com
The crypto market capitalization shed at least $125 billion when Trump first threatened countermeasures earlier on Friday.
Following a slight slump yesterday from its recent highs, Bitcoin (BTC) is now trading in the low $120,000 range. Meanwhile, BTC’s miner correlation has undergone a significant shift over the past few months, indicating a clear change in market dynamics between miner behavior and price direction. Bitcoin Miner Correlation Turns Negative According to a CryptoQuant Quicktake post by contributor Arab Chain, fresh data from Binance shows that Bitcoin price and miner flows to the crypto exchange have undergone a significant shift in recent months. Related Reading: Bitcoin Whales Are Back: Three Indicators Suggest A Run Toward $130,000 Specifically, the 30-Day Rolling Correlation indicator has tumbled to its lowest level since March 2025. On October 3, this indicator fell to -0.157, its lowest reading in more than five months. Since then, it has remained close to the -0.10 range. For the uninitiated, the 30-day rolling correlation indicator measures how closely two variables, such as Bitcoin’s price and miner flows, move together over the past 30 days. A positive value means they typically rise or fall in tandem, while a negative value means they move in opposite directions. It is worth noting that the indicator had previously been moving within a positive range of 0.1 to 0.5 during Q2 2025. The shift from positive rage to negative suggests that the recent surge in BTC price has not been driven by miner flows to exchanges. This is in stark contrast to previous cycles, where miner flows to exchanges played a key role in BTC’s price movement. However, the current cycle’s positive price action can be attributed to increased demand from investors and institutions. Arab Chain added: In past cycles, when the price rose, miners often transferred larger amounts of Bitcoin to exchanges to sell and take profits, creating a positive correlation between price and miner flows – meaning that as prices increased, flows also increased. Arab Chain added that the decline in correlation indicates a phase of “price independence” where miners opt to hold their BTC rather than sell it during times of price appreciation. A fall in miner signal is usually considered a bullish signal, as it reduces BTC’s circulating supply. That said, if the correlation turns strongly positive again, it could signal the return of selling pressure and a medium-term price correction could be expected. At present, the BTC market is showing a healthy balance between demand and supply. BTC Needs To Defend This Level Following BTC’s fall to the low $120,000 range, some crypto analysts say that the top cryptocurrency must defend the $120,600 level to avoid further crash. However, not all analysts are bearish on BTC just yet. Related Reading: $140K Or Bust? Simulation Says Bitcoin’s Odds Are Now 50-50 For instance, crypto entrepreneur Arthur Hayes predicts that US President Donald Trump could send BTC to $250,000 by the end of 2025. At press time, BTC trades at $121,375, down 0.8% in the past 24 hours. Featured image from Unsplash, charts from CryptoQuant and TradingView.com
AB Token plunged nearly 99% in a matter of minutes on Binance Alpha, then staged a partial bounce that left traders shaken. According to market trackers, the token fell from about $0.0083 to $0.0000051 in roughly two minutes, wiping out almost all of its value at the low point. Related Reading: XRP Open Interest Nears $3B As CEO Sees $10B ETF Inflows Ahead Trade data shows a rebound afterward, with prices climbing back toward $0.00151, though that still left the token more than 80% lower for the day. Binance Token Sudden Crash Shows Market Fragility Based on reports, the bloodbath unfolded very quickly. Trading volume spiked as roughly 573,000 AB tokens changed hands during the volatility, which pushed the 24-hour volume past $5 million. Liquidity numbers were thin by comparison: the token’s liquidity pool was reported at about $2.17 million. That gap between volume and liquidity can make markets vulnerable when large orders hit. According to Binance market data, the Binance Alpha token AB plunged from $0.0083 to $0.0000051 within two minutes — a drop of about 99% — before rebounding to $0.00151, still down more than 80% on the day. pic.twitter.com/mH8Y98MzES — Wu Blockchain (@WuBlockchain) October 9, 2025 The Likely Culprit Observers pointed to concentrated ownership as a likely amplifier. Reports have disclosed that the top 10 wallets controlled more than 97% of the circulating supply, which is listed at about 81 billion AB tokens with a total supply around 98 billion. Where so much of a token sits in a few hands, a single large sell order can push the price through multiple levels with little resistance. On-chain reports showed two large sales around the event: one for 192 million AB and another for 500 million AB, moves that coincided with heavy downward pressure. Theories On What Triggered The Plunge Market watchers suggested a number of possible triggers. A big wallet dump, a market maker pulling liquidity, or algorithmic trading that amplified price swings were among the ideas floated. Because the token trades on several venues, including Bitget and Gate, contagion between platforms can happen fast. No official explanation has been released by Binance or the AB project team, and that lack of comment has left traders relying on public trades and exchange charts to piece the timeline together. Related Reading: XRP Fear Index Spikes To 6-Month High, And That Could Spark Its Next Breakout On Recovery & Damage The price later retraced some losses, and some reports said it nearly reached prior levels at times. However, that bounce did not erase the hit to confidence. Many retail traders who were hit by the flash crash reported losses, and sentiment turned strongly negative in the short term. Featured image from Pixabay, chart from TradingView
The partnership will allow PayPay's 70 million users to buy, sell, and store digital assets, starting with the integration of PayPay Money into Binance Japan.
PayPay has acquired a 40% equity stake in Binance Japan as part of a capital and business alliance.
Binance Coin (BNB) extended its hot streak, trading above $1,310 (up 3% on the day and 30% on the week), as it flipped XRP to become the third-largest cryptocurrency by market value. BNB’s market cap now hovers near $182–185 billion, capping a seven-day run that outpaced Bitcoin and Ethereum. Related Reading: Bitcoin Plummets To $120,600: This Could Be The Next Support The surge followed a clean breakout above $1,100 and $1,200, with bulls now eyeing $1,360 and the psychological $1,500 handle if momentum holds. On the downside, $1,200–$1,240 is the first support zone traders are watching for a healthy retest. BNB's price trends to the upside on the daily chart. Source: BNBUSD on Tradingview Record On-Chain Activity and Meme-Season Tailwinds Currently, BNB Chain is printing cycle-high activity. Daily transactions have ranged 10–17 million, monthly active addresses reportedly hit 60 million, and DEX turnover on BNB Chain just notched $6.05 billion in 24 hours (with PancakeSwap contributing $4.29B). A memecoin rush has also gripped the network as analytics from Bubblemaps show 100,000+ traders piled into BNB memecoins, with 70% booking gains and $516M in total profits across over 93,000 winners. CZ-themed tickers like “4” and “Broccoli” helped propel BNB to the top of DEXScreener’s trending lists, while tokens such as PALU and “Binance Life” collectively moved over $300 million in a single session, eclipsing meme volumes on rival chains. Institutional and enterprise signals are building too, with CEA Industries disclosing 480,000 BNB ($585M) with an aim to reach 1% of supply. Regionally, a Kazakhstan-backed BNB fund and growing integrations (including Chainlink’s data standard bringing official U.S. macro series like GDP and PCE on-chain) underscore expanding utility across DeFi, prediction markets, and payments. What to Watch For Binance Coin (BNB): Levels, Catalysts, and Risks Near term, the setup favors trend continuation while $1,200–$1,240 holds; reclaiming $1,320–$1,360 on rising spot volume would strengthen a run at $1,500. Key medium-term drivers include sustained on-chain throughput, sticky DEX/DeFi fees, and additional institutional balance-sheet exposure or partnerships. Related Reading: Bitcoin’s On-Chain Roadmap Shows $111,000 – $143,000 As The Range To Watch Still, after a parabolic week, the market is sensitive to profit-taking and social-driven froth; some community voices have questioned the pace of gains, raising the usual concerns around leverage and manipulation that typically surface during vertical moves. Cover image from ChatGPT, BNBUSD chart from Tradingview
The XRP community’s attention has been drawn to a $600 million transfer, which has sparked speculation about its potential impact on the altcoin’s price. The transfer notably originated from a Ripple wallet address, further fueling speculations that the crypto firm is dumping on retail investors. $600 Million in XRP Tokens Moved by Ripple Spark Speculation Whale Alert data shows that Ripple moved 200 million XRP ($610 million) from one of its wallets, sparking speculation that the crypto firm was looking to offload these coins. Moreover, the transfer comes as XRP struggles to hold above the psychological $3 level, suggesting that the altcoin may be facing significant selling pressure. Related Reading: Analyst Says XRP Price Target Of $27 Still Holds – ‘The Ride Has Just Begun’ However, further on-chain data shows that Ripple simply moved these XRP tokens to another of its wallet addresses, suggesting that this was a routine operation rather than a move to offload these coins. An X user, XRP Liquidity, also clarified that the transfer was made from the ‘Ripple 1’ address to ‘Ripple 50’, which the account stated is “queuing for ODL, ETPs, Trust, and other Investments.” Another X user, Marc, also noted that the Ripple 50 wallet primarily interacts with the Binance 11 wallet and holds tokenized treasuries, including Ondo Finance’s tokenized treasury fund (OUSG). The crypto firm mainly utilizes its XRP holdings to support its On-Demand Liquidity (ODL) service, facilitating cross-border transfers through its payment services. However, this latest transfer comes at a time when there is so much bearish sentiment among XRP community members. Popular community members, such as Crypto Bitlord, have consistently criticized Ripple and recently advised XRP holders to sell their tokens following Ripple’s CTO, David Schwartz’s, announcement that he was resigning. Amid XRP’s struggles, the altcoin has now dropped in the crypto rankings by market cap, losing the number 3 spot to BNB. A ‘Promising Buy Signal’ For XRP On-chain analytics platform Santiment has described the current FUD in the XRP community as a promising buy signal for the altcoin. The platform stated that the altcoin is seeing its highest level of retail FUD since the Trump tariffs were announced 6 months ago. According to Santiment, there have been more bearish comments than bullish for two out of the past three days. The platform claimed that this development is generally a promising buy signal, as markets move in the opposite direction of small trader expectations. As such, XRP could witness a significant price surge amid these bearish sentiments. The XRP ETFs could serve as one of the catalysts for this potential price surge, although a SEC decision is on hold until the U.S. government shutdown ends. Related Reading: XRP Short Squeeze: Analyst Reveals Available Trading Supply Could Fall To Bitcoin’s 21 Million At the time of writing, the XRP price is trading $2.84, down over 4% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Adobe Stock, chart from Tradingview.com
BNB, the native token of Binance’s BNB Chain, has reclaimed the spotlight after soaring to a new all-time high, cementing its position as the world’s third-largest crypto by market capitalization. Data from CryptoSlate shows that BNB reached a record high of $1,335 on Oct. 7, before slightly retracing to around $1,306 as of press time. […]
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As Bitcoin (BTC) hit a new all-time high (ATH) of $125,708 on Binance yesterday, BTC exchange inflows are starting to show signs of slowing down. As a result, crypto analysts are confident that the top cryptocurrency by market cap may be on the cusp of a healthy rally. Bitcoin Exchange Inflows Slump Amid New ATH According to a CryptoQuant Quicktake post by contributor ChainSpan, fresh on-chain data shows that the average amount of BTC inflows into exchanges such as Binance has decreased significantly. Related Reading: Bitcoin Sharpe-Like Ratio Shows Market In Wait-and-See Mode At $119,000 To recall, BTC sent to exchanges is usually seen as a warning sign, as it suggests that investors are attempting to sell their holdings at prevailing market prices. As a result, high inflows to exchanges typically create selling pressure on the underlying asset’s price. On the contrary, a decrease in exchange inflows indicates that BTC holders are opting to hold their assets in cold wallets. One of the cascading effects of lower exchange inflows is that it could lead to a “supply crunch” for BTC, which may lead to extraordinary price appreciation in a short duration. ChainSpan noted that as Bitcoin’s price surged from $108,000 to $125,000 over the past few weeks, the inflow average for the cryptocurrency has dropped from 0.55 to 0.48. This suggests that the current rally is being driven by organic market demand and holding behavior. Put simply, the increase in BTC’s price is not happening in tandem with a speculative selling wave, but rather on a foundation of reduced selling pressure. The analyst added: In the short term, this backdrop supports the upward trend. Yet, if large inflows into exchanges suddenly appear in the coming days, it could be a sign that major players are preparing to sell. In such a case, a short-term correction in the price may follow. The CryptoQuant analyst concluded by saying that although the current market conditions point toward low selling intent and strong demand for BTC, a sudden spike in exchange inflows could derail the digital asset’s momentum. As a result, investors should keep a close eye on the metric. Will BTC Surge Further In Q4? While BTC has already created a new ATH, some crypto analysts forecast that the digital asset may record more gains in the coming quarter. Crypto analyst Rekt Capital predicted that BTC could peak sometime in mid-November. Related Reading: A Breakout To New Highs? Bitcoin’s Bullish Wave Eyes $130k As RSI Stays Firm Similarly, recent analysis by the team at The Bull Theory forecasts that BTC may surge as high as $143,000 in October. Historically, October has been one of the strongest months for BTC in terms of price appreciation. That said, BTC must first ensure it decisively breaks through the stiff resistance at $125,000 and defends the support level at $118,000. At press time, BTC trades at $125,189, up 1.9% in the past 24 hours. Featured image from Unsplash, charts from CryptoQuant and TradingView.com
Bitcoin’s wonderful rally to a new all-time high of $125,700 on Sunday was met almost immediately by a sharp correction. This sudden pullback, which is expected given the all-time high, saw Bitcoin break below $123,000 in less than two hours after the new record. Interestingly, on-chain data shows a notable increase in whale activity during and after the all-time high to and from exchanges. One such example is a massive $200 million Bitcoin transfer into Binance, a move that appears to have been a calculated profit-taking action by a whale address. Whale Profit-Taking Contributes To Selling Pressure Shortly after Bitcoin hit its record high, blockchain data first revealed by whale transaction tracker Whale Alert on X shows that a whale address identified as “3NVeX” transferred a total of 1,550 BTC, worth nearly $200 million, to Binance in two separate transactions. The first transaction involved the transfer of 800 BTC worth $100 million, followed by another transfer of 750 BTC worth $93.7 million. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Still On Track To Hit $165,000, JPMorgan Analysts Reveal Timeline The timing of these transfers coincided almost perfectly with the recent price top, and the whale most likely sold into the rally. Once the transfers were completed, the wallet held only about 0.1 BTC, meaning the whale had sold off most of their holdings. According to data from whale transaction tracker Whale Alert shared on X, the number of large Bitcoin transfers to and from exchanges has increased notably over the past few days. Several multi-million-dollar transactions, each exceeding $10 million, have been spotted moving between private wallets and major trading platforms such as Binance and Coinbase. Another notable example is the transfer of 401 BTC worth $50.2 million from an unknown wallet address “1Jip8s” into Coinbase Institutional. Not long after, 401 BTC were sent from an unknown wallet “1E8p4n” into Coinbase Institutional in another separate transaction. Altogether, the sudden wave of high inflows across multiple platforms paints a clear picture of whales locking in profits after Bitcoin’s all-time high. Bitcoin Price Outlook Bitcoin’s price quickly slipped below $123,000 following the whale-triggered selloff, before rebounding to around $122,530. The pullback was relatively modest compared to previous all-time highs, but it nonetheless served as a reminder of how easily large holders can influence price action. Related Reading: Bitcoin Bear Trap Over? Pundit Reveals Where The Market Is At Right Now Despite the brief downturn, the correction may prove healthy for Bitcoin’s rally. It allows overheated momentum to cool off and sets the stage for a more sustainable advance once selling pressure eases. Data from Whale Alerts shows cases of millions of dollars worth of BTC also leaving crypto exchanges for private, unknown wallets. At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading at $123,380. As long as Bitcoin maintains support above $120,000, its long-term outlook remains bullish, and it may as well create a new all-time high before the week runs out. This also depends on how well Spot Bitcoin ETFs perform this week. Featured image from Pixabay, chart from Tradingview.com
BNB continues to dominate market headlines after surging to a new all-time high of $1,223 just a few hours ago. The price has shown remarkable resilience, holding firm above the key $1,200 level, as bullish momentum accelerates across the broader crypto market. The breakout underscores the growing strength of BNB, which has now become one of the clear leaders of this cycle’s rally. Related Reading: Ethereum Matches Bitcoin In Annual Gains: What This Means For The Market Analysts note that BNB’s upward trajectory reflects a powerful combination of technical and market-driven factors. The coin’s consistent growth, fueled by strong demand within the Binance ecosystem and increasing on-chain activity, has positioned it as one of the standout performers in 2025. As the broader market trends upward, BNB’s performance is not only driving sentiment but also signaling renewed confidence in large-cap altcoins. Some analysts now expect the token to push even higher in the coming weeks, with projections pointing toward potential targets around $1,300–$1,400 if momentum continues. The market’s strength, coupled with BNB’s leadership role, suggests that the current rally could extend further — and that BNB may once again set the tone for altcoin performance as investors chase new highs. BNB Chain Activity Hits Record Addresses According to Token Terminal, BNB Chain’s monthly active addresses have reached a new all-time high of 60 million, marking a major milestone for the network and adding strong on-chain support to BNB’s recent price surge. This record growth reflects expanding user activity across decentralized applications, DeFi protocols, and gaming platforms built on the BNB ecosystem. It also highlights the network’s growing adoption, even amid a highly competitive layer-1 landscape dominated by Ethereum and other emerging chains. The timing of this spike in activity is particularly significant. As BNB’s price climbed to a new all-time high at $1,223, the surge in active users underscores that the rally is being driven not only by speculation but also by genuine network engagement. Analysts point out that such increases in activity often precede further bullish momentum, as more users and developers participate in on-chain transactions, staking, and trading. The coming days promise to be very exciting for investors. With Bitcoin consolidating near record levels and Ethereum reclaiming key price zones, BNB and ETH are now leading the charge into what could become a new bullish phase for altcoins. If market momentum continues, this combination of strong fundamentals and technical breakouts could drive altcoin valuations to levels not seen in years. Related Reading: BNB Reaches $1,111 All-Time High: Altseason Signal? Price Analysis: Bulls Maintain Momentum Above $1,200 BNB continues its strong uptrend, consolidating above $1,200 after briefly touching a new all-time high at $1,223 earlier today. The 4-hour chart shows a clear bullish structure, with price action consistently making higher highs and higher lows since late September. BNB remains well-supported by the 20-day moving average (blue line), which has acted as dynamic support throughout this rally. The recent breakout above the $1,175–$1,180 zone confirmed a key resistance flip, allowing bulls to extend the move toward uncharted territory. If BNB manages to close multiple candles above $1,200, the next potential target could be the $1,250–$1,300 range, which would mark the continuation of its parabolic move. Momentum indicators suggest strong buying pressure, though traders should remain cautious of short-term pullbacks. A temporary correction toward $1,150 or even $1,100 could occur if buyers take profits after the rapid appreciation. Related Reading: Bitcoin Dynamics Show Healthy Market Structure: Analyst Sets $130K Target Still, as long as BNB holds above its 50-day moving average (green line), the broader market structure remains decisively bullish. With volume supporting the move and fundamentals aligning with on-chain growth, BNB could continue to outperform major altcoins in the near term — solidifying its position as the market leader in this new bullish phase. Featured image from ChatGPT, chart from TradingView.com
Binance Coin (BNB) has kicked off October with impressive momentum. After climbing more than 6.5% in 24 hours, BNB surged past the $1,100 mark, setting a new all-time high of $1,111 before consolidating slightly lower. Related Reading: Galaxy’s Digital Bitcoin Sales Continue: 1,190 Bitcoin Moves To Binance This milestone highlighted the token’s resilience amid a volatile macro environment, characterized by the U.S. government shutdown and changing monetary policy outlooks, and also highlights its growing influence in the broader crypto market. BNB's price trends to the upside on the daily chart. Source: BNBUSD on Tradingview BNB Breaks $1,100 as Uptober Momentum Builds BNB’s latest rally saw prices climb to $1,111 before consolidating near $1,096, posting a 6% gain in 24 hours and more than 17% in the last week. Analysts note that the breakout above $1,050 resistance unlocked renewed momentum, with traders now targeting $1,200 as the next psychological barrier. Market data from CoinGlass shows that nearly $400 million in leveraged positions were liquidated during the move, including $268 million in short positions. This suggests that institutional buyers and momentum traders seized the opportunity to accumulate BNB as retail traders were forced out of the market. Network Growth and Lower Gas Fees Drive Demand Beyond price action, fundamentals on the BNB Chain continue to strengthen. Recent upgrades reduced gas fees from 0.1 Gwei to 0.05 Gwei, positioning BNB Chain as one of the cheapest and most efficient blockchains for decentralized finance (DeFi) and trading applications. On-chain activity supports the bullish case. Active addresses spiked to over 73 million in September, while transaction volumes climbed to 4.34 million monthly, the second-highest on record. The chain’s total value locked (TVL) has also risen to $8.23 billion, showing steady adoption across DeFi protocols. Institutional participation is increasing too. Kazakhstan’s state-backed Alem Crypto Fund recently designated BNB as its first official investment, indicating that sovereign entities are starting to diversify into exchange-linked tokens. Can BNB Sustain Its Push Toward $1,200? With BNB’s market cap now surpassing $160 billion, experts believe the token is strengthening its position as a key asset alongside Bitcoin and Ethereum. Technical signals indicate potential further gains: the token remains strong above all major moving averages, and RSI is near but not yet in overbought levels. Nevertheless, volatility remains a significant risk. A decline towards the $1,000–$1,030 support zone could occur if profit-taking speeds up. However, as long as BNB stays above $1,050, analysts consider $1,150–$1,200 as achievable short-term targets. Related Reading: No Accident: The Powerful Factors Behind Bitcoin’s Late-September Rally As Uptober progresses, BNB’s resilience and expanding network fundamentals are fueling speculation that Binance Coin might eventually rival Ethereum in adoption and market influence. Currently, traders are watching whether BNB can convert its $1,100 breakout into a sustained rally toward new records. Cover image from ChatGPT, BNBUSD chart from TradingView
An unknown crypto trader has made one of the most unlikely fortunes of the year, turning a $68,700 bet into roughly $9.4 million by backing a token that originated from a social media hack. On Oct. 3, blockchain analytics firm Lookonchain reported that the trader bought 63.07 million units of a Binance Smart Chain token […]
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BNB has once again captured market attention after reaching a fresh all-time high around $1,111 just a few hours ago. The milestone marks another historic moment for the token, which only recently crossed the $1,000 threshold for the first time in late September. Its rapid ascent has fueled intense speculation about how far BNB’s bullish momentum can carry it as the broader market gains strength. Related Reading: Bitcoin Dynamics Show Healthy Market Structure: Analyst Sets $130K Target This surge has also reignited debates about BNB’s position in the crypto hierarchy. With Ethereum still holding its dominance as the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, some analysts are beginning to ask whether BNB could eventually challenge ETH’s place. While Ethereum boasts unmatched network effects, smart contract activity, and institutional adoption, BNB’s consistent performance and utility within the Binance ecosystem provide a strong foundation for its growth narrative. The move above $1,100 cements BNB’s reputation as one of the strongest performers in the current cycle. For investors, the question now is whether this breakout signals a new sustained trend or a moment of overheating that could trigger a correction. Either way, BNB’s rally has placed it firmly in the spotlight as one of the most closely watched assets in the market today. BNB Leads the Charge as Market Eyes Altseason The crypto market is heating up once again as major players begin to wake up, setting fresh structural highs across the board. Bitcoin is currently testing its critical resistance just below the all-time high, a level that has historically acted as the springboard for explosive rallies when finally broken. Meanwhile, Ethereum is establishing leadership among altcoins, with its recent strength signaling a shift in momentum that could spill over into the broader market. Within this backdrop, BNB has emerged as one of the standout performers. This breakout above ATH has sparked conversations among analysts who see BNB’s surge as more than just an isolated move. For many, it represents a potential leading indicator that altseason may be approaching. Historically, strong breakouts in large-cap altcoins have often preceded broader market rotations, as capital flows down from Bitcoin and Ethereum into other assets. BNB’s decisive performance has fueled speculation that the same dynamic could be unfolding now. Its utility within the Binance ecosystem, combined with strong liquidity and institutional recognition, makes it a natural bellwether for the altcoin sector. As BTC hovers near record highs and ETH sets the tone, BNB’s surge to fresh highs could be signaling that the next phase of the cycle is beginning. If momentum holds and capital rotates into other large caps, the conditions for a full-fledged altseason may be falling into place. For now, traders are closely watching BNB’s trajectory as it takes center stage in shaping market sentiment. Related Reading: Tokenized US Stocks & ETFs Coming To Telegram Wallet Via Kraken & BackedFi BNB Hits ATH After Parabolic Surge BNB is trading around $1,105 on the 4-hour chart after a strong and extended rally that has propelled the coin to fresh all-time highs. The price action over the past week has been almost parabolic, with BNB climbing steadily from under $980 to above $1,100 in just a few sessions. This surge underscores the intensity of current buying pressure as bulls remain firmly in control. The chart shows clear support from the 50-period (blue) and 100-period (green) moving averages, both trending upward and reinforcing the bullish structure. Each minor dip over the past weeks has been quickly absorbed, suggesting that demand remains strong. The 200-period moving average (red) continues to rise beneath price, providing a long-term foundation and highlighting BNB’s strong uptrend. Related Reading: Metaplanet Expands Bitcoin Holdings To Over 30K BTC – Details At this stage, the immediate resistance sits near $1,120, with traders eyeing the possibility of extending the rally further. However, the speed of the move raises caution, as steep parabolic advances often invite short-term pullbacks or consolidation phases. A healthy retest of the $1,080–$1,090 range could serve as confirmation of new support before another leg higher. Featured image from ChatGPT, chart from TradingView.com
As Bitcoin (BTC) steadily makes its way toward its current all-time high (ATH) of $124,128, optimism seems to be returning to the market. However, fresh data from Binance shows that BTC’s gains barely outweigh the risks posed by the digital asset’s volatility. Bitcoin Maintaining A Risk-Reward Balance According to a CryptoQuant Quicktake post by contributor Arab Chain, latest data from Binance – the world’s leading cryptocurrency trading platform in terms of liquidity – suggests that BTC is currently maintaining a risk-reward balance. Related Reading: Bitcoin Funding Dynamics Shift As Binance Premium Signals Aggressive Longs Specifically, the Sharpe-like ratio on Binance currently stands at 0.18, a figure very close to neutral territory. To explain, a Sharpe-like ratio measures how much return an investment generates relative to the risk it takes, similar to the Sharpe ratio but often using adjusted benchmarks or risk measures. When the Sharpe-like ratio is above 0.5, investing in Bitcoin becomes attractive since the potential returns outweigh the risks. On the contrary, a negative reading of the ratio discourages investors from taking risks, since volatility exceeds returns. During 2024, when the cryptocurrency market was largely weak and volatile, the Sharpe-like ratio spent most of the time in the negative territory. In contrast, the ratio reached elevated levels, signaling a strong uptrend, at the beginning of 2025. Currently, the Bitcoin market is trading between the two extremes – the market is neither dangerous nor in a powerful uptrend. Notably, the market appears to be in a phase of equilibrium and accumulation, as it trades close to $119,000. Arab Chain added: The latest figures show that the 30-day average return stands at just 0.26%, highlighting that the market is not delivering outsized gains; investors entering now are likely to see only modest profits relative to risk. Meanwhile, 30-day volatility is around 1.37%, which indicates a natural, moderate level of price fluctuation – not excessively calm but not alarmingly unstable either. BTC Needs A Catalyst For Next Leg Up The CryptoQuant analyst added that the BTC market is currently awaiting a bullish catalyst or strong inflows to extend its uptrend. However, if the Sharpe-like ratio falls below zero again, then a period of price correction may follow. Related Reading: Bitcoin Momentum Indicator: Why 600,000 Transactions Threshold Matters Most On the flipside, the ratio sustaining above 0.5 for several days – coupled with a price breakout above the $120,000 to $122,000 range on healthy volume – would suggest a fresh upward trend for the top cryptocurrency by market cap. Recent on-chain data hints toward a potential rally setup for BTC. Notably, the short-term holder (STH) spent output profit ratio (SOPR) recently recovered slightly to 0.995. That said, Bitcoin must defend the important $90,000 support level to avoid entering a new bear market. At press time, BTC trades at $118,788, up 1.3% in the past 24 hours. Featured image from Unsplash, charts from CryptoQuant and TradingView.com
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Aster, the decentralized perpetuals exchange with backing from Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, generated more revenue than Tether in the last 24 hours. According to DeFiLlama data, Aster ranked as the highest revenue-generating protocol in the past 24 hours, surpassing Tether and Circle, the two leading stablecoin issuers. Over the last week, the exchange recorded roughly […]
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As Ethereum (ETH) fell below $4,000 for the first time since August 8, amid a market-wide pullback, the exchange reserves of the cryptocurrency also recorded a sharp decline. Notably, leading crypto exchanges like Binance and Coinbase Advanced witnessed a sharp increase in ETH outflows. Ethereum Reserves On Binance, Coinbase Advanced Dwindle According to a CryptoQuant Quicktake post by contributor CryptoOnchain, Ethereum outflows across all leading crypto exchanges have surged. In August-September 2025, the 50-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) netflow fell below -40,000 ETH per day, the lowest level since February 2023. Related Reading: Ethereum Close To Local Bottom? Analyst Flags Drop In Binance Open Interest The 50-day SMA dropping below -40,000 ETH per day signified reduced spot market supply and potential upward price pressure. The analyst shared the following chart to explain this dynamic. Meanwhile, data from Binance crypto exchange shows netflow fluctuations over the past two years, oscillating between positive and negative values. However, a clear move towards heavy outflows has emerged in recent months. The following chart shows how the 50-day SMA has reached its lowest level in two years on Binance. This indicates diminished liquid holdings on Binance, in line with the broader market trend. A similar trend can be observed on Coinbase Advanced, a top crypto trading platform that primarily serves institutional investors and US-based clients. Here, the 50-day SMA has dropped to around -20,000 to -25,000 ETH, recording the lowest level ever for this exchange. The CryptoQuant contributor noted that the significant decline on Coinbase Advanced since early summer 2025 indicates large-scale asset transfers. Presumably, these are done by institutional investors into cold wallets or non-custodial platforms. CryptoOnchain concluded by saying that the combination of multi-year lows at Binance, coupled with all-time lows at Coinbase Advanced, signals a structural, market-wide trend of ETH withdrawals from exchanges. They added: This kind of liquidity drain typically reduces immediate supply and sets the stage for potential medium‑term bullish moves – provided demand in the market rises. ETH Whales Preparing For Another Rally? Although ETH’s momentum has turned bearish over the past few weeks, on-chain data reveals that ETH whales – wallets with significant ETH holdings – are quietly accumulating the digital asset ahead of another potential rally. Related Reading: Ethereum On-Chain Bloodbath: Rugs And Scams Erode Retail Confidence, What To Know Most recently, crypto analyst Darkfost highlighted that ETH accumulator addresses are rising at an unprecedented rate. Notably, close to 400,000 ETH was added to these specialized wallets on September 24. ETH whales accumulating the digital asset despite its subpar price performance over the past few weeks is not surprising, as bullish macroeconomic prospects point toward a potential upcoming rally for the cryptocurrency. At press time, ETH trades at $3,900, down 2.8% in the past 24 hours. Featured image from Unsplash, charts from CryptoQuant and TradingView.com
As Bitcoin (BTC) continues to remain range-bound between $110,000 – $115,000, data from crypto exchanges seems divided toward the leading cryptocurrency. While Binance traders are exhibiting a bullish stance, traders from other exchanges are still showing a degree of hesitation. Binance Traders Expecting Bitcoin Price Surge According to a CryptoQuant Quicktake post by contributor Crazzyblockk, fresh derivatives data from Binance is signaling shifting market dynamics – specifically, the recent BTC funding rate on Binance points toward traders taking a bullish stance. Related Reading: Bitcoin Breaks Above Mid-Term Holder Breakeven – Is A Fresh Rally Brewing? On the contrary, the BTC funding rate from other exchanges, such as OKX, Bybit, and Deribit, suggests that traders on these platforms are still uncertain about taking any directional bet. As of September 23, the BTC perpetual funding rate on Binance climbed to +0.0084%, suggesting that the long positions are dominant and traders are willing to pay a premium to maintain their bullish bets. It is worth highlighting that the increase in funding rate is not an isolated event, as it suggests a positive seven-day change, indicating strengthening conviction among Binance traders. For comparison, the BTC funding rate on OKX is currently hovering at -0.0001%, while on Bybit it sits at 0.0015%. Finally, Deribit shows a funding rate of 0.0019%. The analyst added: This isn’t just a difference in numbers; it’s a difference in narrative. While funding rates on OKX and Bybit have actually decreased over the last seven days, Binance’s rate has climbed. For the uninitiated, funding rates can be viewed as a real-time gauge of trader sentiment in the perpetual swaps market. A strong positive rate like that of Binance, which diverges from the rest of the market, points toward aggressive bullish speculation. Is BTC About To Make A Move? In a separate CryptoQuant post, contributor XWIN Research Japan noted that Bitcoin’s implied volatility has dropped to its lowest level since 2023. Back then, the lull in the market was followed by an explosive rally of 325%, which propelled BTC from $29,000 to $124,000. Related Reading: Bitcoin Faces Bearish Pressure As Exchange Inflows Stay Elevated – Will BTC Lose $112,000 Support? The analyst added that the total Bitcoin exchange reserves continue to deplete at a rapid pace, hitting new multi-year lows. Historically, such a fall in BTC exchange reserves has preceded supply squeezes, leading to a dramatic rise in demand. That said, the overall sentiment toward BTC appears to be cold at present. The Bitcoin Fear & Greed Index suggests that investors are fearful of entering the market, which may offer a good opportunity to accumulate BTC at current market prices. However, fresh data from BTC wallets confirms that new wallets – those that are less than a month old – are starting to buy the top digital asset. At press time, BTC trades at $113,796, up 1% in the past 24 hours. Featured image from Unsplash, charts from CryptoQuant and TradingView.com
Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao, commonly known as CZ, has found himself at the epicenter of a new controversy following a recent report by the Financial Times regarding his Web3 and artificial intelligence (AI) venture, YZi Labs. CZ Denies Financial Times Report The report suggested that Zhao was planning to open a substantial $10 billion portfolio to outside investors, a claim that has sparked a vigorous denial from the former executive of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange. Related Reading: Bitcoin, Ethereum, And XRP In Freefall: What’s Driving The Current Crypto Slump? According to the Financial Times, Ella Zhang, head of YZi Labs, acknowledged strong interest from potential investors, even mentioning that US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins had requested a private demonstration of the fund’s capabilities. The Financial Times report indicated that approximately 70% of YZi Labs’ portfolio consists of digital assets, with more than 50 token proposals reviewed over the summer. However, the former Binance executive took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to vehemently dispute the Financial Times’ claims, labeling the report as “complete false news” filled with what he described as “fake, wrong, and made-up information.” Zhao made several specific assertions in his posts. He stated that YZi Labs is not currently raising an external fund, nor is there any planned demonstration for investors. CZ expressed confusion over the concept of a “demo” for a fund and clarified that there has never been a pitch deck for YZi Labs, nor has the organization pursued any external investment discussions since its rebranding. YZi Labs Not Linked To Binance In his response, CZ further stated that YZi Labs operates independently from cryptocurrency exchange Binance and refuted claims that it was “spun out” of the exchange after his legal troubles with US authorities in November 2023. Addressing regulatory concerns, Zhao pointed out that he has only been cited for a single violation related to the Bank Secrecy Act, which he clarified involved a failure to maintain an adequate anti-money laundering program. He sated: I plead to a single violation of BSA, failure to maintain an adequate ANTI-money laundering program. Contrary to what FT characterized as “money laundering” violations. Related Reading: Why Aren’t Institutions Adopting XRP ‘Massively’? Pundit Answers The former Binance CEO stressed that his legal situation should not be conflated with accusations of money laundering, a distinction he feels is often misrepresented in traditional media. Zhao also noted that the Financial Times had previously attempted to arrange a lunch interview with him, promising positive coverage. After canceling the meeting, he expressed his regret about the situation, suggesting that the resulting article was not the narrative he had hoped for. At the time of writing, Binance’s native token, Binance Coin (BNB), trades above the $1,000 milestone, recording gains of 15% during this month’s uptrend. Featured image from BBC, chart from TradingView.com
“YZiLabs is not raising [an] external fund,” Zhao wrote, adding that “YZiLabs, since rebranding, has not sought a single external investor."
The firm has reportedly received significant interest from outside investors and may eventually become an externally focused fund.
Solana (SOL) investors are witnessing rising volatility as a surge in whale activity signals deadly selling pressure in the market. Despite a strong rally above $250 earlier in September, market sentiment appears to be shifting, with whale deposits into centralized exchanges hinting at potential headwinds ahead. Most recently, a staggering 312,233 SOL tokens were deposited into Coinbase, fueling concerns that whales may be positioning for significant profit-taking. Solana Whale Deposits Signal Rising Selling Pressure Blockchain tracker Whale Alert reported one of the largest Solana transfers in recent weeks, with 312,233 SOL valued at approximately $75.1 million, moved from an unknown wallet to Coinbase Institutional on September 21. The size and timing of this large-scale transfer immediately raised concerns that whales could be positioned to sell. Related Reading: XRP Price At $23, Dogecoin To $2, And Solana At $1,800? Analyst Unveils 2026 Predictions Before this transfer, Whale Alert had flagged another massive transaction of 227,928 SOL, worth around $54.5 million, being funneled into Coinbase on the same day. Together, these two deposits represent more than $129 million in Solana potentially at stake of being sold off. The implications of such moves are significant, as large holders typically send tokens to exchanges with the intention to sell, ultimately adding considerable downward pressure to the market. Notably, Solana’s price rally in September has been fueled by strong demand; however, these recent transfers raise the risk of oversupply, particularly as the token hovers around $224. If whales follow through with the selling, it could cap SOL’s bullish breakout attempt and force the price back to lower support zones. Interestingly, this is not the first time Solana has faced similar whale-driven headwinds this month. Just over a week ago, blockchain analytics platform Lookonchain reported multiple whale dumpings into various crypto exchanges. A wallet tagged “CMJiHu” deposited 96,996 SOL ($17.45 million) into Coinbase, while “5PjMxa” moved 91,890 SOL ($15.98 million) to Kraken. The same day, another wallet “HiN7sS” transferred 37,658 SOL ($6.73 million) to Binance, securing a profit of $1.63 million. These earlier transfers, combined with the latest inflows, show a pattern of whales steadily reducing their exposure as market sentiment shifts. SOL Momentum Weakens Under Heavy Selling Crypto analysts now view Solana as being at a pivotal crossroad, where strong fundamentals clash with mounting selling pressure and technical risks. Market expert Tom Tucker notes that SOL has climbed more than 150% in 2025, but its rally is showing signs of fatigue. The analyst’s chart reveals a rising wedge formation, often a precursor to a breakdown, combined with weakening momentum indicators. Related Reading: Solana price At Risk Of 10% Crash With Descending Broadening Wedge The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is narrowing into a triangle, suggesting indecision, while the MACD has flattened after months of strength. This setup, when paired with heavy whale deposits into exchanges and rising sell pressure, underscores the growing possibility of a short-term pullback. Yet, the outlook is not entirely bearish. Tucker points to optimism surrounding a potential Solana ETF, the upcoming Alpenglow upgrade, and steady treasury accumulation as fundamental drivers that could extend SOL’s long-term growth. Featured image from iStock, chart from Tradingview.com