Bitcoin is once again caught in the crossfire of a high-stakes geopolitical standoff. This time, the knock-on effects are being felt across every corner of the crypto market. The script is familiar: The return of U.S.–China trade tensions has triggered a sharp correction in Bitcoin, echoing a pattern seen earlier this year. When escalating tariffs […]
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According to posts and short clips published on October 17, 2025, social media personality Andrew Tate warned that Bitcoin could fall to $26,000 before a bottom forms. Related Reading: Bitcoin Plunges To $105k As Investors Shift To Gold After Crypto Carnage His clip argues that as long as many traders expect quick rebounds and hold long bets, the market can keep sliding until optimism is gone. But, it was the “car crash” and “losing your entire family” and having an arm amputated in an accident part that sounded disturbing. It was all a metaphor about the reality of investing in Bitcoin and that everything could get worse. At least, in the way he sees it. On Psychology & Risk Tate’s message was mostly dark and foreboding. He spoke about pain, suffering and how too much expectation can wreck people’s dreams. His message enters on market psychology: too many people still thinking price won’t go lower, which is the worst part — and that keeps risk alive. He framed the move as a capitulation or “amputation” — a moment when traders finally give up and positions are cleared. Several crypto outlets picked up the clip and reposted short videos of his comments across X and Instagram. Market data gives context to why his warning grabbed attention. Bitcoin recently pulled back from highs earlier in October and traded near the $106,000–$107,000 area on October 17, with large liquidations hitting futures and options desks. BITCOIN IS GOING TO $26,000 pic.twitter.com/Ng8ntmjWow — Andrew Tate (@Cobratate) October 17, 2025 Reports show hundreds of millions cleared from leveraged positions in the recent sell-off. That kind of forced selling can amplify moves in either direction. Market Moves And Data Points Other outlets pointed out outflows from spot Bitcoin ETFs on days when prices slid, evidence that institutional flows can swing quickly and affect liquidity. Some coverage named single-day ETF outflows in the hundreds of millions, underscoring how fragile demand can look in a down leg. At the same time, a few market vets argued that these drops create buying chances for longer-term players. Observers split on probability. Some analysts warn that a deep correction is possible if broad liquidity dries up or if macro shocks hit risk assets. Others note that structural change — like larger custody flows and ETF frameworks — creates more buyers than in past cycles, which could make a plunge to $26,000 unlikely without a major external shock. Related Reading: Biggest Shiba Inu Burn In Months — And It Came From A Coinbase Account What Traders Should Watch Meanwhile, key numbers to watch are support near four-figure and five-figure levels that traders have flagged this week, liquidations across futures, and ETF flows in and out of spot products. Momentum indicators versus gold and on-chain metrics have also been highlighted by some outlets as signs of whether sellers are exhausted or just getting started. In short, Tate’s $26,000 call is a bold, simple forecast built on a sentiment argument. It is newsworthy because it came from a widely followed figure and because crypto is volatile right now. But it is one scenario among many. Featured image from Gemini, chart from TradingView
The Dogecoin price could be gearing up for an explosive move soon, as technical analysts suggest that the popular meme coin may be entering another parabolic cycle. While the broader crypto market declines, analysts believe Dogecoin’s historical patterns and price structures are setting the stage for a potential 2,000% rally that could see it soar as high as $4 by next year. Related Reading: Bitcoin Plunges To $105k As Investors Shift To Gold After Crypto Carnage Dogecoin Price To Mirror Pre-2017 Explosive Surge Crypto analyst Javon Marks has indicated that Dogecoin’s price action is closely mirroring the bullish setup that preceded its historic price rally in 2017. If this pattern continues, he predicts that the cryptocurrency may be preparing for its next cyclical surge to new all-time highs and beyond. Marks points out that Dogecoin’s long-term structure is forming a massive cup-shaped base, which historically has paved the way for significant bull runs. His analysis forecasts a minimum 251% increase in the near term, with a potential 2,000% surge over a longer timeframe, should the historical pattern unfold as it did in the past. The analyst’s accompanying chart illustrates a recurring accumulation pattern where Dogecoin consolidates for years before breaking out sharply. The price history between 2014 and 2017 is being mirrored by the 2022 – 2025 formation, where the meme coin appears to be carving out a rounded bottom and a consolidation triangle. Once price action completes this structure, Marks predicts that a breakout toward $4 is technically possible. Notably, Dogecoin’s resilience between its current price at $0.18 and $0.3 may act as a launchpad for the next parabolic phase, especially if the overall market sentiment turns bullish in 2026. As of the time of writing, CoinMarketCap’s data indicates that the meme coin’s price has increased by 5.53% over the past 24 hours, marking a slight recovery from its monthly decline of over 33%. Analysts Share Different Outlooks For Dogecoin A separate analysis by market experts presents a slightly different outlook for Dogecoin, with one expert expecting a moderate price surge and another predicting a potential breakdown. Crypto analyst Ali Martinez views Dogecoin’s current structure as part of a steady, upward-trending price channel. He highlighted that DOGE continues to trade within an ascending range established since early 2023. This framework implies that the meme coin remains technically bullish despite short-term corrections. In his analysis, Martinez identifies moderate but critical upside checkpoints at $0.29, $0.45, and $0.86, based on the Fibonacci retracement and extension levels. His chart illustrates how Dogecoin has repeatedly bounced off the lower boundary of the channel, mostly near $0.18, indicating strong buyer interest in that zone. Notably, the analyst forecasts that a rebound from this area could set the stage for gradual advances toward $1 in the coming months. Market expert Bitguru adds a note of caution, observing that the $0.18 – $0.19 region is acting as a make-or-break level for bulls. A decisive drop below it could expose Dogecoin’s price to a deeper retracement toward $0.095. The analyst advises traders to remain vigilant, noting that DOGE still appears to be in a corrective phase. Related Reading: Biggest Shiba Inu Burn In Months — And It Came From A Coinbase Account Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
According to reports, Ripple is moving into corporate treasury services with an acquisition valued at $1 billion. The purchase, tied to a treasury management firm, has prompted some market educators to lay out aggressive price scenarios for XRP, including a top-end projection of $1,000+. Related Reading: Biggest Shiba Inu Burn In Months — And It Came From A Coinbase Account Ripple Hits Corporate Treasury A crypto educator who posts under the name “X Finance Bull” has mapped out a sequence of price milestones. Based on his outline, investors might see XRP trade near $2 to $3 in the immediate phase, climb to $5–$10 over a longer stretch, and reach $20–$100+ in a bullish expansion. The educator then presents a theoretical maximum of $1,000+ if XRP were to capture a major share of corporate treasury flows. These figures are being shared widely, often without the caveats that would temper expectations. ????THIS IS WHERE IT BEGINS! ???? $XRP is about to go parabolic to $1,000 and beyond! Ripple just acquired GTreasury for $1B This is a domino that sets off the biggest capital flow event in crypto history Make sure BUY every dips of $XRP! Here’s what most aren’t seeing ???????? pic.twitter.com/6qs5KjKWgp — X Finance Bull (@Xfinancebull) October 16, 2025 Why The Move Matters The logic behind the bullish scenario is straightforward at a glance. If Ripple ties its software and token into treasury operations used by large firms, demand for on-ledger liquidity could rise. Corporations handling cash, currency conversion, and liquidity tend to move very large sums. People in markets point out that tapping into those flows can change adoption dynamics for a token. Still, adoption at scale, legal clarity, and real usage patterns would all have to align for token prices to rise dramatically. Bull Case And Numbers Supporters highlight the $1 billion price tag of the deal as proof that Ripple sees enterprise opportunity. They argue that treasury customers could need fast settlement rails and that XRPL tools might fit into those processes. The educator’s projections include concrete bands: $2 to $3 early, $5–10 mid, and $20–$100+ later. But those bands assume broad corporate adoption and token demand patterns that are not yet proven. Market caps implied by a $1,000+ XRP would be orders of magnitude larger than today’s totals, unless the circulating supply shrinks or new economic models are introduced. Related Reading: Bitcoin Plunges To $105k As Investors Shift To Gold After Crypto Carnage Regulatory Signals Regulatory signals are a key variable. Courts and regulators have begun to clarify how tokens are treated in various jurisdictions, and that treatment will shape institutional appetite. Also important are integration details: how the token is used in treasury software, whether firms hold or simply pass through XRP, and how custody and risk models adapt to tokenized liquidity. Each of those steps can either support price appreciation or leave the token’s value marginal to enterprise operations. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
For years, Bitcoin has been hailed as “digital gold,” a hedge against inflation and policy excess. Yet, as geopolitical tensions rise and trade disputes return to the headlines, the original store of value, gold, is stealing the spotlight. According to TradingView data, gold climbed to an all-time high of $4,376 per ounce on Oct. 17, […]
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JPMorgan attributes the recent Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) sell-off to crypto-native leverage rather than institutional exits, noting that spot ETFs and CME futures absorbed minimal forced selling while perpetual futures markets faced sharp deleveraging across both assets. Bitcoin fell 13.1% from $122,316 on Oct. 3 to $106,329 by Oct. 17, while perpetual open interest […]
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JPMorgan attributes the recent Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) sell-off to crypto-native leverage rather than institutional exits, noting that spot ETFs and CME futures absorbed minimal forced selling while perpetual futures markets faced sharp deleveraging across both assets. Bitcoin fell 13.1% from $122,316 on Oct. 3 to $106,329 by Oct. 17, while perpetual open interest […]
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Altcoins have not quite recovered from the significant downturn that hit the financial markets a week ago. Most large-cap cryptocurrency assets, including Bitcoin, are either revisiting their low from the previous week or struggling to mount any real pressure from their current position. For instance, the largest altcoin by market cap, Ethereum, after briefly returning to above $4,200 earlier this week, is back to its level in the aftermath of the October 10th bloodbath. According to the latest on-chain data, it appears that investors are increasingly losing confidence in the long-term promise of the altcoins. Are Altcoins In For A Deeper Correction? In a new post on X, CryptoQuant’s Head of Research, Julio Moreno, revealed that altcoins are making their way in large volumes to centralized exchanges. This fresh trend reflects a less optimistic shift in investor sentiment after a particularly positive start to the month of October. Related Reading: BNB Active Addresses Hit Record 3.6 Million – Analyst Explains Network Growth The relevant indicator here is the Exchange Inflow Transaction Count, which measures the number of transactions involving the deposit of a cryptocurrency (altcoins, in this context) into a centralized exchange. This metric can be used to assess investor sentiment at every given moment in the market. A significant rise in the Exchange Inflow Transaction is typically considered a bearish signal, as it suggests that investors are moving their assets to centralized exchanges to sell. Ultimately, this trend could mean imminent selling pressure for the cryptocurrency (or group of digital assets, as in this case). Moreno revealed in his post on X that the number of transactions sending altcoins onto trading platforms has reached a new high in 2025. As observed in the chart below, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, Binance, has been responsible for the majority of the cryptocurrencies flowing into these centralized platforms. While the market already seems to be undergoing a significant correction, a continuous flow of assets into exchanges could mean an extended period of downward movement for the altcoins. However, the peak of this metric could also be significant, as it could signal the bottom and potential reversal of the altcoin market. Altcoin Market Cap Falls To $1.45 Trillion According to the latest data, the cryptocurrency market (excluding Bitcoin) is valued at around $1.45 trillion, reflecting an over 1% drop in the past 24 hours. What’s more worrying is the market’s record in the past week, as the altcoins have lost nearly 13% of their value over the last seven days. Related Reading: Solana Meme Economy: The Culture That Drives Billions In Volume – Here’s How Featured image from Shutterstock, chart from TradingView
Bitcoin fell sharply this week as investors stepped away from risky bets and piled into gold, based on reports from market outlets. Bitcoin slipped more than 5% to about $105,105 on Friday, extending a slide that left it roughly 13% below an October 6 peak near $126,000. Reports show crypto liquidations were heavy, adding to selling pressure in the market. Related Reading: Biggest Shiba Inu Burn In Months — And It Came From A Coinbase Account Safe Haven Bets Favor Gold Gold, by comparison, climbed to fresh records. Spot gold pushed above $4,300 an ounce and hit a session peak near $4,312, while US futures briefly traded around $4,328.70, figures that reflect a broad rush into traditional stores of value as investors weigh economic and geopolitical risks. Some reports say gold is on track for its biggest weekly gain since 2008. What Happened In Markets This Week Several forces combined to push prices. Forced selling in crypto derivatives amplified downward moves: one report put liquidations at about $1.23 billion in a 24-hour span, with roughly $453 million of that tied to bitcoin and another $277 million linked to Ethereum. At the same time, worries about regional US banks and a renewed debate over interest-rate timing helped lift demand for gold. Exchange-traded funds mattered. Gold ETFs posted strong inflows, and some funds hit long-term holding highs as money sought safety. Meanwhile, spot bitcoin ETFs showed net outflows in parts of the week, highlighting a shift in where big pools of money were parked. Analysts say that in times of market stress, the differences in liquidity and trade behavior between gold and crypto become more obvious. How Traders Are Talking About ‘Digital Gold’ Based on reports, the old debate about whether bitcoin behaves like “digital gold” got louder. A number of commentators pointed out that bitcoin’s large swings and its tendency to fall with other risky assets during selloffs weaken its case as a refuge. Still, other market participants argue bitcoin has functioned as an investment vehicle for some investors this year, even if it does not always match gold in crisis moments. Related Reading: Michael Saylor Issues Rally Cry To Bitcoin Army: “Starve The Bears!” Eyes On Central Banks And Lenders Investors will be watching Federal Reserve signals and any fresh news about US banks for clues on where money goes next. If rate-cut expectations firm up, gold could keep rising. If risk appetite returns, some of the flows back into crypto might reverse. For now, flows and prices show that a chunk of cash has chosen a traditional safe haven over crypto while markets absorb the recent wipeout. Featured image from iStock, chart from TradingView
Bitcoin (BTC) continues to lose momentum, as the flagship cryptocurrency fell to $103,528 earlier today amid an increasingly uncertain global macroeconomic outlook. Fresh data from Binance suggests that BTC is currently undergoing a critical transition phase within its price cycle. Bitcoin Fall Continues – When Will Bloodbath End? According to a CryptoQuant QuickTake post by contributor Arab Chain, Bitcoin is currently undergoing an important transition phase within its market cycle. The Bitcoin Cycle Phase Score recently entered negative territory, in tandem with a decline in BTC’s price from $124,000 to around $107,000 within 24 hours. Related Reading: Bitcoin Market Feels “Too Efficient” As Arbitrage Opportunities Vanish – What It Means For Price? The Cycle Phase Score combines market trend and short-term momentum (Z-Score) to show Bitcoin’s current phase. Positive values indicate upward momentum, while negative values signal short-term weakness or a correction. The decline in the Cycle Phase Score shows that the BTC market has lost some of its upward momentum that benefited it during the first two weeks of October. The transition to negative territory shows the start of a structural correction phase, following weeks of consecutive gains. The analyst explained that a trend_signal of -1 confirms that BTC’s price has tumbled below the 200-day moving average. It is likely to trade below this metric until it can decisively break through the $106,780 level. Similarly, a negative Z-score shows that Bitcoin’s price is trading significantly below its short-term average, further confirming the dominance of short-term selling pressure. Arab Chain added: Analytically, this movement can be viewed as a rebalancing phase within the ongoing cycle, rather than the start of a long-term downtrend. The current pullback follows a strong period of price expansion, which is often followed by a temporary pause in momentum before the main trend resumes. Arab Chain concluded by saying that if BTC’s price finds stability above $105,000 in the coming days, then the Cycle Phase Score indicator may re-enter the positive region again. Such a development could signal the end of the ongoing price correction phase. Will BTC Fall Below $100,000? As BTC trades close to the mid $100,000 level, fears are rising in the market that the digital asset may fall below the psychologically important $100,000 mark. Further, on-chain data is not particularly encouraging, as the Bitcoin network activity recently crashed below the 365-day average. Related Reading: Bitcoin’s On-Chain Roadmap Shows $111,000 – $143,000 As The Range To Watch In addition, crypto analyst CryptoBirb recently stated that the current BTC bull cycle is likely coming to an end. The analyst remarked that Bitcoin is almost 99.3% through its current cycle. That said, whale accumulation of BTC is showing no signs of slowing down. Companies added a total of 176,000 BTC to their treasuries during Q3 2025. At press time, BTC trades at $105,484, down 5.1% in the past 24 hours. Featured image from Unsplash, charts from CryptoQuant and TradingView.com
On Friday, the Bitcoin price experienced another flash crash, dipping toward $103,000 from $109,300. While not as alarming as the sharp decline seen on October 10, this latest downturn has ignited fresh speculation regarding the cryptocurrency’s future trajectory. A Temporary Setback? Comparisons are being made to past market crash events, such as the COVID crash in 2020 and the downturn in May 2021. However, market expert VirtualBacon emphasizes that the current situation is fundamentally different. The expert noted that in 2020, a widespread collapse affected various assets, including stocks, gold, and Bitcoin. By 2021, Bitcoin was already in a downtrend. In contrast, today, while the Bitcoin price has faced challenges, stocks and gold are holding steady or even rising. He believes that the recent struggles in the crypto market appear to stem from a unique credit event rather than a broader macroeconomic meltdown, as excessive leverage was wiped out in the process. Related Reading: October 10th Crypto Crash: Expert Foresees New Wave Of Lawsuits Against ‘Manipulators’ Despite the recent volatility, VirtualBacon highlights that Bitcoin’s underlying structure remains healthy. The cryptocurrency recently touched the 20-week moving average and bounced back. Moreover, the 50-week simple moving average, which resides around $102,000, has yet to be breached, even amidst this latest drop. According to VirtualBacon’s analysis, until the Bitcoin price closes below the $100,000 mark, this downturn should be viewed as a correction within an ongoing bull market rather than a definitive top. Is The Bitcoin Price Poised For A Recovery? Seasonality also plays a role in these trends: October typically sees chop, with altcoins lagging behind Bitcoin, while November and December are often characterized by altcoin rallies. Despite the recent flush, VirtualBacon asserted that the market dynamics have not fundamentally changed; it may have even accelerated a reset in sentiment, clearing out leverage to return to cycle lows. Meanwhile, macroeconomic factors are quietly turning bullish. Recent forecasts indicate that two rate cuts are now priced in at 96% for the upcoming Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meetings on October 28-29 and December 9-10. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Slips Below $108,000: Peter Schiff Anticipates ‘Brutal’ Bear Market, CZ Responds VirtualBacon outlines a clear plan moving forward: Bitcoin is expected to consolidate between $110,000 and $125,000. A break above the $125,000 to $130,000 range could signal the start of a new altcoin season. Contrastingly, some experts, such as Doctor Profit, express a more pessimistic outlook for the Bitcoin price. He has consistently argued that the crypto prices are merely in the early stages of a bear market, which often begins with a series of false pumps followed by sharp declines, a pattern that aligns with the events of last week. It remains to be seen which direction the Bitcoin price will take next. For now, the cryptocurrency has recovered slightly from Friday’s drop to around $106,620. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com
According to chart work shared by market analyst Mikybull, XRP is sitting inside what he calls a tight bullish structure that could lead to a sharp rise. Reports have disclosed the setup on a three-week chart and suggested the corrective phase may be ending. The analyst flagged several price levels that traders are now watching closely. Related Reading: Ethereum Beware — Analyst Says XRP’s Next Bull Run Could Be Deadly Technical Setup And Key Levels Mikybull pointed to an ABC correction pattern that looks close to finishing. He showed XRP hovering around $2.50 and sitting just above a long-term moving average, a zone that has acted as support in prior cycles. On his chart the 1.00 Fibonacci level is pegged to $1.94, while the 1.272 extension comes in at $3.25. The next major upside target, the 1.618 extension, is marked at about $6.28. A move past $3.25, according to this view, could clear the way toward $6.28 and possibly beyond. $XRP Hate it or like it, this setup is going to be explosive during breakout. pic.twitter.com/pgGbC0awzX — Mikybull ????Crypto (@MikybullCrypto) October 15, 2025 ‘Explosive’ Setup Based on reports, the 1.272 level at $3.25 is the first real line of resistance to overcome. If XRP breaks that, momentum traders may push price toward the 1.618 level at $6.28. The analyst described the setup as “explosive,” pointing to how tightly price has been squeezed inside a narrow range. Past patterns of similar squeeze-and-break setups have produced quick runs, and that is the parallel he drew on the chart. He also flagged the idea that a journey into double digits could follow a decisive breakout, though that would require several big moves to align. Bitcoin’s Recent Strength And Timelines Bitcoin’s recent activity was used as context for the altcoin case. Reports note Bitcoin reached $125,725 on Oct. 5 after bouncing from a low near $108,650 on Sept. 25. Between Sept. 25 and Oct. 5 there were seven green days out of nine. A market commentator, writing under the name Nathaniel Rothschild, suggested that if that $125,725 mark was a true peak for Bitcoin, then some altcoins — including XRP — could test their own highs within about three weeks. That would place possible new highs in the week starting Oct. 26, according to his projection. If this was the new all-time high for Bitcoin, XRP and other altcoins will have their own in three weeks. — Nathaniel C. J. Rothschild (@NCJRothschild) October 5, 2025 Risks, Sentiment, And Timing Market sentiment toward XRP has been weak recently, with the token down about 14% over the last seven days. That bruise has left some holders cautious. The technical case rests largely on pattern recognition and Fibonacci math rather than fresh on-chain data or new adoption headlines. Related Reading: Michael Saylor Issues Rally Cry To Bitcoin Army: “Starve The Bears!” Price action and trading volume will be the real tell. Projections tied to Bitcoin’s path are time-sensitive and could miss if broader crypto flows change. In short, the outlook offered by Mikybull is optimistic and clear in its targets: $3.25 then $6.28, with higher levels possible after that. Traders will likely watch whether XRP can hold support above the long-term average and whether a break above $3.25 is confirmed by strong buying. Featured image from Gemini, chart from TradingView
Visa just dropped a roadmap for the future of finance, and it runs on programmable money. In a comprehensive new report, the payments giant is stating to its network of over 15,000 financial institutions that the $670 billion stablecoin lending market is no longer just an experiment in crypto. This market is the foundation for […]
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An obscure spread at the heart of US money markets just flashed a bright warning, and crypto traders are pouncing on the signal. The Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) printed 4.29% on Wednesday, while the Federal Reserve’s overnight reverse-repo (ON RRP) award rate sat at 4.00%, putting the SOFR–RRP spread at 29 basis points on a non-quarter-end day — an unusually wide gap that points to tightening funding conditions in the plumbing of the financial system. On the same day, the Fed’s Standing Repo Facility (SRF) was tapped for $6.5 billion — the largest non-quarter-end draw since its creation — as general collateral repo rates jumped, another sign of reserve frictions. Why Crypto Bulls Smell Blood The move has revived talk that the Fed’s quantitative tightening (QT) campaign is running into the same reserve-scarcity constraints that forced a policy pivot in 2019. “QT could be done by this October FOMC meeting at this rate,” On the Margin podcast host Felix Jauvin wrote on X, amplifying trader Sahil Mehta’s data point: “SOFR–RRP spread at 29bps on a random Wednesday.” Head of Growth at Horizon and Theya Joe Consorti framed the market backdrop more bluntly: “Regional banks down 4.5%. Gold at $4,300/oz. SOFR/RRP spiking. Feels like a policy response is imminent.” Those remarks reflect a widening belief among macro-sensitive crypto investors that a liquidity backstop — whether an earlier-than-planned QT halt or stepped-up repo operations — could arrive as soon as the Fed’s October 28–29 meeting. Related Reading: October 10th Crypto Crash: Expert Foresees New Wave Of Lawsuits Against A parallel market message arrived from risk assets and havens. Gold ripped through $4,300 per ounce for the first time on Thursday, while US regional banks slumped anew — recording a 4.5%–7% drop in the KBW regional bank gauges amid loan-quality headlines and rising funding costs. Those moves reinforced the “tightening liquidity, rising stress” read that macro traders mapped onto the SOFR print. Commentary on X pushed the narrative further. Analyst Furkan Yildirim argued the spread is “a classic sign of funding pressure,” adding that with the reverse-repo buffer depleted and QT ongoing, “fewer and fewer excess reserves in the system” mean “real liquidity scarcity,” especially around heavy Treasury issuance and tax days. “What’s happening here is a classic sign of funding pressure, i.e., stress in the short-term money market. In other words: Banks and major financial players are struggling to find enough cheap money to refinance overnight. We last saw this in this form in 2019, shortly before the Fed was forced to pump liquidity back into the system,” Yildirim wrote via X. Another account, @The_Prophet_, tied the move to a broader decoupling between market-based rates and the Fed’s administered corridor: “SOFR spiking above the Fed Funds rate means the interbank plumbing is tightening… The Fed will call it ‘technical.’ But history will call it ‘the moment control began to slip.’” While the rhetoric is charged, the underlying constellation — SOFR above EFFR, an elevated SOFR–RRP gap, SRF usage in mid-month — is the sort of micro-divergence that often precedes policy recalibration. Related Reading: Crypto Bull Run Ahead: Powell Just Telegraphed End Of QT Policymakers themselves have been edging in that direction. After delivering a 25 bp cut on September 17 to a 4.00%–4.25% range, Fed officials have signaled openness to further easing, and market odds lean toward additional accommodation. Governor Christopher Waller on Thursday endorsed another 25 bp move at the October meeting, and Chair Jerome Powell has acknowledged tightening financial conditions and the approaching end of QT. If the Fed does halt balance-sheet runoff this month, it would mirror the 2019 experience, when repo-market stress — SOFR briefly topped 5% and EFFR breached its target — catalyzed a fast operational pivot. For crypto, the signal chain is straightforward even if the timing isn’t: persistent funding frictions beget official liquidity backstops; backstops relax financial conditions; and looser conditions have historically supported liquidity-sensitive assets. The difference — as several macro voices cautioned — is that today’s spread isn’t euphoria, it’s strain. That nuance matters. A policy response that arrives under duress can buoy “number go up,” but it also speaks to fragility in the pipes that route collateral, cash and risk. Until the SRF usage recedes, SOFR re-anchors below fed funds, and the ON RRP buffer stops scraping the floor, the plumbing is telling you what the charts can’t: liquidity is getting dear, and the clock is running toward October 28–29. At press time, the total crypto market cap stood at $3.6 trillion. Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com
Ripple’s $1 billion acquisition of GTreasury marks a new step in its corporate expansion and a direct challenge to the stablecoin distribution problem. While Ripple USD (RLUSD) has shown an impressive 987% growth since its December 2024 launch, reaching a supply of $839.9 million, it still captures only 0.27% of the $301.9 billion stablecoin market. […]
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Bitcoin’s (BTC) recent correction from its all-time high of $126,100 to current levels around $104,500 may mask a more constructive macro environment that could accelerate the path toward the higher upside. While derivative markets underwent historic deleveraging with $19 billion in futures open interest wiped out, several macro developments are aligning to support crypto’s next […]
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Ethereum (ETH) may be nearing the end of its price correction, as the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap continues to trade slightly above $4,000, following a strong sell-off last week when it almost crashed to $3,400. Ethereum Price Correction May Be Over According to a CryptoQuant Quicktake post by contributor PelinayPA, Ethereum funding rates on Binance crypto exchange have remained positive, despite being in a narrow range. This shows that long positions on ETH still dominate the market. Related Reading: Bitcoin Market Feels “Too Efficient” As Arbitrage Opportunities Vanish – What It Means For Price? ETH funding rates fluctuating normally on Binance – despite the digital asset’s recent extraordinary price appreciation – implies that futures traders are not exhibiting greed or euphoria, typically associated with the mid-phase of a healthy uptrend. For example, during the 2021-22 bull cycle, ETH funding rates often surged to 0.1% to 0.2%, aligning with local market tops. At present, these funding rates are hovering around 0.01% to 0.03%, implying that the market has not reached overheated levels just yet. In addition, the absence of negative funding rates confirms a decline in short positioning, and elevated risk appetite among investors. The CryptoQuant analyst added: The overall trend remains upward. Low funding rates combined with strong price momentum suggest that the correction is likely complete. In the short term, minor profit-taking or sideways consolidation between $3,600–$3,800 would be natural. If funding rates gradually rise above 0.05%, it could signal overcrowded longs and trigger a short term pullback. The current combination of moderate levels of leverage and gradually rising spot demand hints toward a potential ETH rally, eyeing the $4,500 to $5,000 range in the long term. The price target could be even higher with a favorable derivatives structure and funding dynamics. That said, a sharp increase in funding rates could be seen as an early warning of another price pullback for the cryptocurrency. However, ETH’s market structure still supports a potential surge to $6,800 by the end of 2025, the analyst concluded. ETH Ready For New Highs? Several indicators point toward ETH looking to resume its bullish momentum. For instance, ETH’s Spent Output Profit Ratio (SOPR) trend recently hinted toward the digital asset rising to $5,000 in the near term. Related Reading: Ethereum Close To Local Bottom? Analyst Flags Drop In Binance Open Interest Further, ETH exchange reserves continue to tumble at a rapid pace. Recent exchange data shows that ETH reserves on exchanges have hit a multi-year low, raising the possibility of an impending “supply crunch” for the cryptocurrency. That said, there are several other factors that may fuel another sell-off in ETH, pushing its price again below $4,000. At press time, ETH trades at $4,053, up 0.2% in the past 24 hours. Featured image from Unsplash, charts from CryptoQuant and TradingView.com
A Coinbase-linked wallet sent 140,033,123 Shiba Inu tokens to a burn address on October 15, removing those coins from circulation in a single on-chain move. According to records published by community burn tracker Shibburn, the wallet that carried out the transfer was newly created and had only that one visible SHIB transaction. Related Reading: Dogecoin Sheds 25% As $57M Flees Market — Can The Memecoin Recover? Etherscan data shows the address was funded by a wallet tied to Coinbase, and it currently holds 0.002 ETH, worth roughly $9. Largest Single Burn In Months The 140 million SHIB moved on Wednesday stands out as the largest one-off burn in nearly three months. Reports show the last big single send happened on July 28, when an anonymous actor destroyed 600 million SHIB. Since that July event, most individual burns stayed below 100 million until this Coinbase-linked transfer. ???????? 140,033,123 $SHIB -> transferred to dead wallet. https://t.co/EzSFusbkZa — Shibburn (@shibburn) October 15, 2025 Daily Burn Rate Jumps Based on reports from Shibburn, nine transactions that day totaled about 140 million SHIB destroyed, pushing the daily burn figure up by 222%. The tracker’s data also records a cumulative 410 trillion SHIB that have been sent to dead addresses over time. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin’s past transfers of around 410 trillion SHIB to a burn contract remain the largest single move toward deflation on record. Supply Still Vast Shiba Inu’s total supply remains enormous at roughly 589 trillion tokens. That scale means even large-sounding burns have only a tiny impact on the overall available supply. Market watchers point out that unless burn activity becomes sustained and much larger in scale, the supply math will not shift meaningfully. Wallet Details And Transparency Etherscan shows the burner address executed only that one outgoing SHIB transfer and nothing else. The funding trace to a Coinbase-associated wallet suggests a user on the exchange initiated the action, but the identity behind the address has not been disclosed. The post-burn balance for SHIB is zero, and the tiny ETH holding left behind makes the move appear deliberate and final. Price Action And Technical Levels Even after the large token send to the burn address, SHIB barely moved — it was trading around $0.00001049 when the burn happened, and it slipped only 0.15% over the prior 24 hours. The bigger picture hasn’t changed: roughly 589 trillion SHIB remain in circulation, so even headline-grabbing burns make only a tiny dent. This latest action is part of a string of deflation efforts, including Shibarium Layer-2 burns handled through Bone ShibaSwap, which together have removed billions of SHIB from circulation. Related Reading: Michael Saylor Issues Rally Cry To Bitcoin Army: “Starve The Bears!” Market Impact Remains Limited This event looks significant in headline terms but small when compared with the huge SHIB supply. The transfer adds to an ongoing narrative of community-led burns that keep holders engaged, yet it is unlikely to change the market trend on its own. Traders and observers will watch whether similar, larger burns follow, or if this remains a one-off action tied to a single Coinbase-funded address. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
On October 10, the crypto market experienced its largest liquidation event in history, prompting experts like MartyParty to predict a surge in lawsuits and class action claims against what he describes as “market manipulators.” Expert Claims Manipulation Led To October 10 Crypto Crash The aftermath of this crash has seen Bitcoin (BTC) and other major cryptocurrencies continue their downward trend this week, with BTC recently falling below the critical $110,000 threshold. Ethereum (ETH), XRP, and Binance Coin (BNB), the largest altcoins, recorded losses of 10%, 17%, and 7%, respectively, in the weekly time frame. The events of October 10 led to total crypto liquidations exceeding $20 billion, with an alarming 208,864 traders liquidated in just the past 24 hours, amounting to approximately $691.63 million in losses as a result of the ongoing correction. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Slips Below $108,000: Peter Schiff Anticipates ‘Brutal’ Bear Market, CZ Responds In a social media post on X (formerly Twitter), MartyParty warned that the ramifications of this event would include lawsuits targeting the alleged manipulators behind the crash. He criticized the centralized exchange (CEX) systems, stating: The manipulators cleared all the longs to 1.8x illegally. This had nothing to do with crypto. This is centralized exchange and casino systems that are opaque and easily manipulated with no regulation. Despite the turmoil, MartyParty expressed some optimism, noting that the crypto liquidations have cleared out long positions, which he believes could pave the way for future price increases. He also added that those responsible for this alleged manipulation would face scrutiny, predicting that this incident could evolve into one of the most significant fraud cases in financial history. Binance’s Role Adding to the concerns, another expert, Crypto Emre, highlighted the ease with which crashes can be orchestrated on platforms like Binance. He explained that the tokens visible in a user’s wallet are essentially held in Binance’s wallets behind the scenes. Emre asserts that the exchange can open short positions on multiple trading pairs simultaneously using private trading bots, which can then quickly sell the tokens held by users. Related Reading: Hyperliquid Vs Binance: Founders Clash Over Liquidation Transparency After closing the short positions at a lower price, the expert alleges that the exchange replaces the sold tokens with their own at a significantly reduced cost. Emre argued that as long as Binance remains operational, the potential for such manipulation will hinder the emergence of a robust crypto bull market. As the dust settles from the October 10 crypto crash, it remains uncertain whether regulatory bodies or individuals will take action against these alleged practices in the near future, as predicted by MartyParty. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com
Earlier this week, Roger Ver entered a deferred-prosecution agreement that ended his April 2024 indictment on mail fraud, tax evasion, and false-return charges. Ver, also known as “Bitcoin Jesus,” admitted he willfully failed to report all his Bitcoin (BTC) holdings when he renounced US citizenship in 2014, paid $49.93 million in back taxes, penalties, and […]
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Nansen and Sanctum have launched a new liquid staking framework on Solana designed to make staking SOL as easy as swapping a token. The system, dubbed the “universal staking router”, links multiple liquid staking tokens (LSTs) such as mSOL, jitoSOL, and bSOL into one standardized route. Instead of users choosing individual validators or juggling different […]
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Ethereum is picking up speed again, not in price charts where it is currently struggling, but in the silent machinery beneath it. Two parallel breakthroughs, one on the protocol layer and the other in cryptography, are redefining how fast and how light the world’s most-used blockchain can run. Together, they sketch a future where anyone, […]
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The United States could still claim another $2 billion worth of Bitcoin linked to the defunct LuBian mining pool, despite already announcing the largest crypto seizure in its history. On October 15, blockchain investigator Sani reported that nearly 16,237 BTC, worth around $1.8 billion at current prices, remains in motion across addresses linked to LuBian. […]
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After a turbulent few days, Bitcoin (BTC) has resumed its downtrend, currently retracing toward $111,000. This marks a 12% decline from its recent peak of $126,000, which raises concerns among market experts who suggest that the bull run may be closer to its end than many investors believe. End Of Bitcoin Bull Cycle Within Nine Days? On October 14, market analyst CryptoBirb, took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to assert that the bullish cycle is nearing its conclusion, stating that it may end within the next nine days. He referenced the Cycle Peak Countdown indicator, which suggests that Bitcoin is 99.3% through its current cycle, having lasted 1,058 days. According to CryptoBirb, this final stage is characterized by a “textbook shakeout of weak hands,” a common pattern observed before market peaks. Related Reading: Tether Resolves Celsius Lawsuit With Major $300 Million Settlement Deal CryptoBirb emphasized that October 24 serves as a critical target date, just nine days away, and labeled the recent crash as “right on schedule.” He further explained that the market is deep within the peak zone, with 543 days elapsing since the last Bitcoin Halving, exceeding the historical peak window of 518 to 580 days. The sentiment in the market also appears to have shifted dramatically, with the Fear & Greed Index plummeting from 71 to 38, indicating a reset from fear to euphoria. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) also dropped from 67 to 47, suggesting that this emotional washout may create an ideal launchpad for a final euphoric surge. However, technical indicators show mixed signals: while the Average True Range (ATR) has expanded to 4,040, indicating higher volatility, the RSI’s position at 47 suggests a reset momentum. What On-Chain Metrics Suggest Institutional investors have also begun to shift their strategies, as evidenced by recent Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) flows, which reversed from $627 million in inflows to $4.5 million in outflows. Ethereum ETF outflows reached $174.9 million, indicating that smart money is taking profits before retail investors potentially fear of missing out (FOMO) in. CryptoBirb asserts that this behavior aligns with a classic distribution-to-accumulation transition. Related Reading: Hyperliquid Holders Left In The Dark: Monad Protocol Faces Scrutiny Over MON Airdrop On-chain metrics reflect a cooling market, with the Net Unrealized Profit/Loss (NUPL) dropping to 0.522 from 0.556, and the Market Value to Realized Value (MVRV) declining to 2.15 from 2.45. These profit-taking actions may be creating the necessary space for a final euphoric push. When examining October’s performance, Bitcoin is down 2.09% month-to-date, contrasting sharply with its historical average of a 19.78% increase. This underperformance could actually be a bullish sign, suggesting that a significant move may still be on the horizon in the final weeks of the month. In summary, the current cycle appears to be 99.3% complete. It has already spent 25 days in the peak zone and experienced a reset in sentiment and institutional distribution, as well as weak performance in October. However, if the analyst’s thesis proves right, this blending could turn into a perfect storm for a final surge before entering a new crypto winter. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com
According to market charts and comments from well-known traders, XRP’s price action is drawing fresh attention as some investors say it could challenge Ethereum’s spot in the rankings. Related Reading: Bitcoin Whale Breaks 13-Year Silence, Moves $33 Million To Exchange A decade-long chart was shared that traces moves from 2013 through 2025, and one commentator went as far as to call the next leg a potential “Ethereum killer.” That claim has reignited debate across crypto circles. Technical Patterns Signal Repeats Crypto analyst Peter Brandt pointed to a repeating set of shapes on XRP’s chart — symmetrical triangles and long consolidations that ended in sharp rallies. The timeline covers a decade and breaks down into three phases. The first run, from 2013 to 2017, ended with an outsized surge that exceeded 70,000%. The second phase, roughly 2018 to 2024, produced a descending formation and then a dramatic breakout near the end of 2024, when price gains were about 600%. Now, price is being held inside a narrow range after a recent rejection at $3.66, with traders watching a band roughly between $2.60 and $2.80 for signs of a move. Community Voice Meets Hard Math Another crypto expert, Alex Cobb, comments that the next leg could topple Ethereum captured social media attention. “The next leg up on XRP will be the Ethereum killer,” he said. The next leg up on XRP will be the Ethereum killer https://t.co/m56o7FuOpo — Cobb (@Cobb_XRPL) October 13, 2025 But market data shows a big gap. XRP’s market cap sits near $147 billion while Ethereum’s is about $480 billion. At a current XRP price of $2.49, a rise of over 230% would be needed for XRP to cross $8 and overtake Ethereum, assuming ETH stays flat. That path is made steeper if Ether rallies again; in August it hit an all-time high of $4,950 after climbing 239% from April lows of $1,385. Market Cap Gap Remains Large History gives headlines, yet it is not proof that patterns will repeat. XRP did briefly become the second-largest cryptocurrency in 2018, which feeds today’s hopes. Still, some technical analysts have publicly softened earlier bullish calls, urging caution and recommending investors hold both tokens rather than expect a flip. Market behavior is shaped by many moving parts — money flows, macro events, and network updates — none of which are guaranteed to follow past scripts. Related Reading: Dogecoin Sheds 25% As $57M Flees Market — Can The Memecoin Recover? Sentiment And Structure Social momentum can push price quickly, and chart breaks can trigger big moves when liquidity is thin. At the same time, market caps are driven by supply and demand across many exchanges and large holders. A pattern that looks clean on a long-term chart may be paused by regulatory headlines, changing investor appetite, or simply by a stronger rally in the rival asset. Featured image from PBR Australia, chart from TradingView
Hyperliquid’s HIP-3 opens perpetual futures listing to anyone willing to stake $20 million. The question isn’t whether this democratizes the DeFi, but whether the safeguards can handle what comes next. Hyperliquid launched HIP-3 on mainnet in October 2025, introducing a model where any builder can deploy perpetual futures markets without committee approval. Deployers must stake 500,000 […]
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Sony is making strides to enter the crypto banking sector through its financial arm, Sony Bank, as the Japanese group has recently submitted an application to US regulators for a national banking charter via its subsidiary, Connectia Trust. This move signifies Sony’s intent to engage in various cryptocurrency-related activities, which include the issuance of US dollar-backed stablecoins, maintaining reserves, and providing custody and fiduciary management services for digital assets to select clients. Sony Seeks OCC Approval For Crypto Banking License In its national banking charter filing with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Sony emphasized that its proposed activities align with those already approved for other nationally chartered banks. Related Reading: Hyperliquid Holders Left In The Dark: Monad Protocol Faces Scrutiny Over MON Airdrop Should the application be granted, Sony would join a select group of firms, including Stripe, crypto exchange Coinbase (COIN), Paxos, and stablecoin issuer Circle (CRCL), all of which are also pursuing federal crypto banking licenses. Currently, Anchorage Digital Bank is the only entity to have received full approval. If Connectia Trust secures approval from the OCC, it could emerge as one of the first major tech-bank hybrids authorized to issue regulated stablecoins in the United States. Strengthening Digital Asset Presence This venture into the digital asset space is not Sony’s first. Earlier in 2025, the company collaborated with Startale Labs to introduce Soneiun, an Ethereum Layer-2 )L2) network tailored to enhance decentralized applications. Related Reading: Tether Resolves Celsius Lawsuit With Major $300 Million Settlement Deal Now, with Connectia Trust, Sony is poised to synergize its financial expertise with blockchain technology, thereby expanding its footprint in the global digital asset ecosystem. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com
According to statements made on CNBC, BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF, IBIT, has topped $100 billion in assets under management less than two years after it launched. Related Reading: Dogecoin Sheds 25% As $57M Flees Market — Can The Memecoin Recover? That figure marks one of the fastest rises for any ETF in recent memory. It also puts the world’s largest asset manager squarely at the center of institutional Bitcoin holdings. BlackRock Now Holds A Large Share Of Bitcoin Supply Based on reports, BlackRock holds 804,944 BTC. At current, lower market levels, that stash is worth close to $90 billion. When Bitcoin hit an all-time high last week, the same holding was worth more than $100 billion. BlackRock’s position represents 3.83% of Bitcoin’s total supply. For comparison, Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) owns 640,250 BTC, or 3.048% of supply, according to available figures. Those numbers show how ownership of Bitcoin is shifting toward big financial firms as ETFs and other products bring new capital into crypto markets. Tokenization Push Adds New Dimension Larry Fink told viewers the firm is moving faster into digital assets and that tokenization will be used for a wide range of investments, from property to bonds. BlackRock also manages an Ethereum portfolio valued at more than $17 billion. The company has launched tokenized money market vehicles, and one product called BUIDL has become the largest tokenized cash money market fund, according to the firm. With about $4 trillion reportedly sitting in digital wallets worldwide, BlackRock sees an opportunity to reach investors who prefer digital channels. Institutional Shift In Ownership Is Clear Reports show IBIT’s rapid growth has changed the balance of large holders. Where corporate treasuries and early adopters once dominated ownership, institutional funds now control a rising share. That matters for liquidity and for how large inflows or outflows might affect the market when they happen. It also shifts some power over market behavior to managers who must answer to clients and regulators. Bitcoin Price And Market Conditions Based on market updates, Bitcoin fell below $112,500 on Wednesday. Price action cooled after recent gains, with renewed headwinds including US-China trade tensions and a temporary US government shutdown contributing to weaker sentiment. Analysts say the next few weeks could offer buying chances as funding and perpetual markets calm. Institutional flows into ETFs like IBIT will be watched closely because they can tilt short-term demand. Related Reading: BNB’s Comeback Meal — Trader Says The Token Ate The Dump For Breakfast What This Means Going Forward BlackRock’s move signals a larger reality: digital assets are now part of mainstream finance. Fink’s change in tone — from caution to active investment — reflects that shift. The presence of a major manager with hundreds of thousands of BTC and a growing set of tokenized offerings will influence how investors view crypto exposure. Featured image from Michael Nagle/Bloomberg/Getty Images, chart from TradingView
Ant Group is betting that the next leap in digital finance will not happen in a bank but on Ethereum. On Oct. 14, the Chinese fintech giant behind Alipay’s 1.4 billion-user payment network launched Jovay, a new Layer-2 (L2) blockchain built atop Ethereum to move real-world assets (RWAs) on-chain at institutional scale. What is Jovay? […]
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In an Oct. 14 memo, Matt Hougan says about $20 billion was liquidated, no major firms failed, core tech mostly held, and clients stayed calm — signs the impact won’t last.