Bitcoin’s price has struggled to maintain stability above $102,000 in recent days, and data shows this is due to an apparent imbalance between selling pressure and fresh demand. On-chain data from CryptoQuant reveals that while long-term holders have been actively taking profits, the market is showing limited capacity to absorb their sell-offs. This is a contrast to previous phases of the bull run, where rising demand was able to offset increased long-term holder activity. Related Reading: XRP’s Price Doesn’t Match Its Growing Real-World Use, Study Finds Rising Long-Term Holder Selling Pressure Mirrors Past Bull Cycles Data from on-chain analytics platform CryptoQuant, which was initially shared by Julio Moreno, head of research at CryptoQuant, shows an interesting change in dynamics among Bitcoin holder activity that could shape the cryptocurrency’s next move. Julio Moreno explained that long-term holder (LTH) selling is a normal pattern in bull markets as investors take profits when Bitcoin approaches or surpasses all-time highs. The CryptoQuant data shows that the 30-day sum of LTH spending, represented by the purple line in the chart image below, has been increasing since early October. This behavior follows previous bullish rally phases, such as those seen in early and late 2024, when profit-taking coincided with expanding demand, and so Bitcoin pushed to new record prices. The chart accompanying Moreno’s post shows green areas representing periods of positive apparent demand growth and red areas indicating contraction. During January to March 2024 and November to December 2024, LTH selloffs occurred as demand expanded. Bitcoin Long-term Holder Spending Since October 2025, however, that trend has reversed. Even as LTH selling increased, demand has entered a red zone, showing that the market’s ability to absorb this selling pressure has weakened. This has coincided with Bitcoin’s struggle to sustain its position above $102,000, suggesting that price growth might be losing momentum. Sustained Weak Demand Could Delay Next Rally Moreno noted that the critical factor to watch isn’t just the volume of long-term holder sell-offs but whether demand growth can keep pace. When demand is strong, the influx of supply from long-term holders often drives healthy consolidation before another price surge. In contrast, when demand falls behind, the result tends to be prolonged corrections or sideways movement. A large portion of that demand now comes from Spot Bitcoin ETFs, which have seen a sharp slowdown in inflows. Data from SosoValue shows that US-based Spot Bitcoin ETFs ended last week with net outflows of $558.44 million on Friday, November 7, one of the largest single-day outflows in weeks. Related Reading: Get Ready — The End Of November Will Be Massive For XRP, CEO Says Unless Bitcoin’s apparent demand begins to recover in the coming weeks and LTH sell-offs continue, then this might continue to weigh on price action and postpone the next leg of Bitcoin’s rally. In this case, we might continue to see Bitcoin consolidating between $101,000 and $103,000 for the rest of November. At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading at $101,655, down by 0.6% in the past 24 hours. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
Bitcoin-focused ETFs recorded their largest single-day outflow since August, pulling a combined $558 million from the market as prices hovered near $102,000. Data from SoSoValue shows the move pushed some big funds into the red for the day and sent fresh signals that traders are rebalancing after recent gains. Related Reading: Get Ready — The End Of November Will Be Massive For XRP, CEO Says Fidelity And Ark Lead Outflows Fidelity’s FBTC saw the biggest withdrawal at $256 million. Ark Invest And 21Shares’ ARKB followed with $144 million in redemptions, a record relative to that fund’s size. BlackRock’s IBIT also recorded $131 million of outflows, marking the seventh day of net withdrawals in eight trading sessions. At the same time, reports show JPMorgan boosted its stake in BlackRock’s ETF by 64%, bringing its holding to 5.28 million shares valued at $343 million as of September 30. The bank also held $68 million in call options and $133 million in put positions on the same date. Market Participants Trim Positions While Some Add Based on reports, the big daily outflow looks less like a crash and more like position shifting. Some managers appear to be taking profits. Others are quietly adding exposure, which helps explain why prices held roughly steady despite the redemptions. Traders watching ETF flows say the moves reflect growing macro uncertainty rather than a complete loss of faith in Bitcoin. Whale Selling And Long-Term Holders Cashing Out On-chain trackers show that long-dormant wallets are moving large amounts. Sales in the $100 million to $500 million range have been logged from addresses that had been still for years. K33 Research flagged that 319,000 BTC that had been held for six to 12 months moved into profit-taking. The firm also reported that “mega whales” sold roughly $45 billion worth of Bitcoin in the past month. Analysts describe this as a major, organized exit by early holders. Price Holds Inside Key Range As Moving Averages Cap Gains Bitcoin has been trading in a tight band. Reports place a demand block between $100K–$102K and a resistance cluster near $114K. The 100-day and 200-day moving averages are above current prices and acted as overhead resistance. A recent rejection around the 100-day MA near $110K led to a quick retest of the roughly $101K support, which some traders interpret as a liquidity sweep. Related Reading: XRP’s Price Doesn’t Match Its Growing Real-World Use, Study Finds Price Stabilization Could Signal Absorption What stands out for chart watchers is stabilization at a high-volume node where past corrections have found a base. There is an extended series of equal lows, marked on some charts as support levels, suggesting liquidity below $100K may have been cleared. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
Ark Investment Management has just trimmed its 2030 Bitcoin bull case from $1.5 million to $1.2 million, and a $300,000 cut may sound dramatic until one understands what actually changed. Cathie Wood didn’t panic about bond markets or abandon her thesis, but instead adjusted for competition. In recent CNBC appearances and updates, Wood explicitly tied […]
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Reports from the Ripple Swell 2025 conference show growing interest in XRP. Traders and fund managers are watching November closely. Related Reading: Bitcoin Near Breaking Point As It Tests Its Most Crucial Support Line—Analyst According to speakers at the event, several timetabled moves could push more money into the token in the short term. Canary Capital ETF Timetable Canary Capital’s spot ETF is set to go live after an updated S-1 filing, with a possible automatic launch 20 days later on November 13. Reports from the stage cited Steven McClurg, CEO of Canary Capital, as confirming the update. That filing removed an amendment clause that would have given the SEC greater control over the product’s effective date. Based on reports, the timeline could still shift if the SEC returns questions or if government operations change, but for now November 13 stands out as a key date. Retail And Whale Activity Cool CryptoQuant charts show retail trading activity has cooled since the big sell-off on October 10, when about $19 billion was wiped out in a single day. Small investors have pulled back into a neutral zone, which some analysts read as cautious waiting rather than exit. At the same time, large on-chain moves to exchanges have dropped sharply — from roughly 49,000 on October 25 and 44,000 on October 11 to about 800 on a recent Friday. That fall in whale-to-exchange transactions suggests fewer big sellers are moving funds to exchanges right now. “The last half of November is going to be big for $XRP and @Ripple,” said @TeucriumETFs CEO @GilbertieSal during a recap of #RippleSwell Day 1. Head on a swivel ladies and gentlemen… Believe! ✨ pic.twitter.com/mw9VLuRUCB — rayfuentes (@RayFuentesIO) November 5, 2025 Institutional Signals Speakers at Swell pointed to increasing institutional interest. Teucrium CEO Sal Gilbertie told audiences that the last half of November could be very important for XRP, tying that view to broader trends in tokenization and institutional flows. Citibank projections cited at the event say tokenized assets could hit trillions within five years, and other panelists mentioned planned moves by traditional finance players. Based on reports, Circle also has plans to begin trading public equities in early December, which some see as another nudge toward more mainstream involvement. Advice From Market Players Gilbertie urged holders to focus on the long term. “Believe in it. Don’t worry about volatility. It will even out as adoption comes and more institutional money enters,” he said. That view was shared by other commentators who pointed out that ETF listings and institutional onboarding have historically changed how markets price assets. Related Reading: XRP’s Price Doesn’t Match Its Growing Real-World Use, Study Finds What To Watch Next Market participants will track the SEC process, any additional filings, and whether the government calendar affects the ETF start date. On-chain signals — like whale transfers and exchange flows — will also be watched closely. For now, reports suggest a mix of wariness among retail traders and growing institution-level interest, with November 13 marked as a date many are watching. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
Ripple Labs closed a $500 million strategic funding round in 2025 at a $40 billion valuation, led by Fortress Investment Group and Citadel Securities with participation from Brevan Howard, Marshall Wace, Pantera Capital, and Galaxy Digital. This came on top of a $1 billion tender offer earlier in the year at the same valuation, providing […]
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The XRP market is experiencing a new wave of large transactions as long-term holders adjust their positions. Over $300 million worth of XRP has recently been moved from crypto exchanges, signaling a shift in investor sentiment. While such withdrawals often suggest accumulation, current on-chain data present a mixed picture, indicating both opportunity and caution. Related Reading: Bitcoin Near Breaking Point As It Tests Its Most Crucial Support Line—Analyst Over $300 Million XRP Exit Crypto Exchanges According to on-chain data from Glassnode, investors have withdrawn more than 140 million XRP, valued at approximately $309 million, from crypto exchanges. At the same time, XRP’s Long-Term Holder Net Unrealized Profit/Loss (LTH NUPL) chart has revealed a more complex backdrop. The recent exchange withdrawals indicate a potential accumulation trend, suggesting that investors have begun buying XRP and are likely moving it into their respective wallets. Given the earlier wave of selling by long and short-term holders, this renewed accumulation could serve as a brief respite from the downward pressure. Notably, the LTH NUPL indicator has declined and is now approaching critical levels around 0.5. This area has been identified as a historical threshold where market optimism tends to give way to weakness. In previous cycles, a drop below the 0.5 level has often led to XRP price corrections, as long-term holders began selling and securing profits. This cycle appears no different. The LTH NUPL decline indicates that many long-term investors may be entering a distribution phase. Despite the bullishness of large-scale withdrawals, the underlying market sentiment remains cautious. A major reason for this could be the widespread liquidation events that occurred in the crypto market over the past few weeks. Earlier, on October 10, the XRP price flash crashed below $1 but retraced back above $2 within 24 hours after $19 billion was wiped out from the market. On November 3, the crypto market experienced another bleed, with about $1.4 billion liquidated in a single day. As the market recovers slowly, so does XRP. Its price is currently up 4.78% after falling more than 16% over the past month, according to CoinMarketCap. XRP Price Eyes $8 Target If Key Support Holds In a separate analysis, pseudonymous crypto analyst ‘Cantonese Cat’ has shared a bullish outlook using Fibonacci Extensions to project XRP’s next move and long-term trajectory. On the monthly chart, XRP is testing the 0.886 Fib level near $2.25—a critical support area that has previously served as a foundation for major upward moves. Cantonese Cat argues that as long as this level remains intact, XRP’s next impulse could target the 1.272 Fibonacci Extension around $8.29, representing a 260% increase from current levels above $2.3. Related Reading: ‘Sell Your House, Clothes And Buy XRP’ — Solana Exec’s Wild Advice Goes Viral The chart also shows earlier resistance near $3.31, aligning with the 1.0 Fib level. If XRP successfully reclaims this zone, it could confirm its bullish structure. The subsequent extensions, highlighted by the analyst at $13.38 (1.414 Fib) and $26.63 (1.618 Fib), represent potential long-term target zones if momentum continues. Featured image from Storyblocks, chart from TradingView
In August 2025, Ripple Labs formally closed its years-long battle with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The company paid a $125 million civil penalty, accepted an injunction on certain institutional XRP sales, and walked away with something more valuable than victory: clarity. Judge Analisa Torres had already ruled in July 2023 that XRP itself […]
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The price of Zcash is recording one of the most astonishing rallies in the crypto market despite the ongoing bearish conditions. Over the past few weeks, we have seen a resurgence in the privacy narrative. Zcash (ZEC), one of the oldest and best-known privacy coins, is up by about 700% since September. The pump in recent days is notable, as it comes at a time when the entire crypto industry is being dragged down due to Bitcoin’s decline towards $100,000. It raises the question of how Zcash is managing this performance, and there are different theories on social media as to why this is happening. Related Reading: XRP’s Price Doesn’t Match Its Growing Real-World Use, Study Finds What’s Going On With Zcash? Zcash (ZEC) has risen over 700% since September 2025, reaching as high as $728 on November 7, according to data from CoinGecko. This rally comes ahead of its mid-November halving, which will halve block rewards to 0.78125 ZEC, tightening supply like Bitcoin’s events. According to a recent report analysis by Galaxy Digital, Zcash’s extraordinary rally can also be attributed to a revived interest in privacy within the crypto space. The report noted that although Zcash’s underlying fundamentals have not drastically changed, perceptions of its zero-knowledge proof system have. More than 30% of the coin’s total supply is now locked within shielded pools, representing an all-time high for private usage on the network. This rally means that some users are increasingly seeking privacy-centric solutions as mainstream networks grow more transparent and subject to surveillance. Another factor contributing to Zcash’s rise is the recent tech upgrades to its network. The introduction of the new Zashi wallet, which makes private transactions far more user-friendly, has expanded Zcash’s accessibility to a wider audience. Prominent voices like Naval Ravikant and Arthur Hayes have championed Zcash’s role in the evolving privacy revolution, calling it “the missing piece for Bitcoin.” According to the BitMEX co-founder, Zcash has the potential to quickly achieve 10% to 20% of the value of Bitcoin, which would place its price between $10,000 and $20,000. Interestingly, Arthur Hayes’ Maelstrom fund now holds ZEC as its second-largest liquid asset. Can ZCASH Keep Pumping? Despite the euphoria, some analysts caution that Zcash’s dramatic rally may not be entirely rooted in long-term fundamentals. Economist Lyn Alden described the surge as a coordinated token pump, warning investors not to become exit liquidity. A crypto commentator known as Bit Paine on X suggested that the current Zcash rally may be a coordinated pump-and-dump, arguing that manipulators likely targeted the coin because privacy tokens had their big moment in 2017, meaning many new investors may be unaware of the pattern, and privacy-focused assets like Zcash make it easier for bad actors to conceal their activities from regulators. Related Reading: Bitcoin Near Breaking Point As It Tests Its Most Crucial Support Line—Analyst There is also looming regulatory pressure over privacy coins, especially after the European Parliament’s vote to restrict listings of tokens like Zcash and Monero on regional exchanges beginning in 2027. At the time of writing, Zcash is trading at $580.67, having retraced from its intraday high of $734.96. Featured image from Vecteezy, chart from TradingView
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Zcash (ZEC) trades at $676.64 as of press time, marking its highest valuation since January 2018. The privacy-focused cryptocurrency posted a 26% gain in the past 24 hours and a 1,486% surge over the past three months. The token now ranks as the 18th-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, at $11.2 billion, positioning it near Hyperliquid […]
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Solana Foundation manager Vibhu Norby jumped into a heated XRP discussion on X, adding a sharp dose of humor to an already intense online conversation. The debate began when Tradeship University founder Cameron Scrubs urged followers to sell all their other crypto assets and buy XRP. Related Reading: Bitcoin Near Breaking Point As It Tests Its Most Crucial Support Line—Analyst XRP Proponents Urge Bold Bets Scrubs, known for extreme XRP optimism, previously predicted that XRP would surpass Bitcoin and Ethereum within five years. He reignited that vision this week, telling investors to sell Bitcoin, Ethereum, ZCash, and Dogecoin — essentially, “sell everything” — and move into XRP. The statement quickly went viral, drawing reactions from multiple crypto communities. X user Caspian responded, saying it wasn’t meant literally. He added that the point was to align belief with action — if investors truly see value in XRP, they should act with conviction. “Own your stack, protect it, and stay ready,” he wrote. Sell your house. Sell your bed. Sell your kids. Sell your cardboard box. Sell your clothes. Buy XRP. — vibhu (@vibhu) November 7, 2025 ‘Sell Your House, Bed, Kids, And Buy XRP’ Vibhu Norby joined the thread with satire. He joked, “Sell your house, bed, kids, cardboard box, clothes, and buy XRP,” making it clear he was mocking the hype rather than endorsing it. Another user, Slorg, claimed he had already gone all in and asked what step to take next. Norby replied that the next move was to wait for major firms like BlackRock and Mastercard to tokenize trillions in assets, potentially sending XRP to $1,000. Despite the humor, the exchange highlighted the community’s real optimism about institutional involvement and the possibility of massive price growth. Ripple Funding And Institutional Moves Ripple added fuel to the discussion by announcing a $500 million funding round at its Swell 2025 event. Investors included Galaxy Digital, Fortress, Brevan Howard, and Pantera Capital. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said the investment confirmed faith in a business “built on the foundation of XRP.” Reports also showed Ripple partnered with Mastercard to use RLUSD on XRPL for fiat settlement, while Ripple Prime is integrating XRP for institutional transfers. These developments gave long-term holders more reason to stay confident in XRP. Holding XRP is the hardest part because conviction gets tested in every wave of volatility. But when you understand the fundamentals, the liquidity infrastructure @Ripple is building and how $XRP underpins the next phase of global settlement, patience becomes your leverage. — Black Swan Capitalist (@VersanAljarrah) November 5, 2025 Holding XRP Challenges Investor Conviction Meanwhile, Versan Aljarrah, the founder of Black Swan Capitalist, acknowledges that it is a constant emotional struggle holding XRP. He explains how investor patience is tested in every market cycle, and the challenge of remaining dedicated to your investment when the price moves materially can be one of the hardest things to do as an XRP holder. Related Reading: XRP’s Price Doesn’t Match Its Growing Real-World Use, Study Finds Engineer Vincent Van Code responded, saying that it requires “serious conviction – or mental illness” to not sell when the price moves. It comes as no surprise that the mixture of irony, crazy predictions and institutional news keeps XRP relevant. For some of them, the “sell your house” comments are simply an exaggeration, but it showcases the passion and belief of the XRP community, which has planned and endorsed their position, and has continued to show the strength of their will no matter how volatile XRP price action has remained. Featured image from Pexels, chart from TradingView
XRP community figure Diep Sanh made a tongue-in-cheek prediction about future market behavior, saying investors would be “Shi**ing their pants” if XRP slid from $1,200 to $1,000 sometime around 2070. At the moment, XRP trades at $2.16, down 12% in the last seven days as the wider crypto market struggles. Related Reading: XRP On Fire: Over 21,000 New Wallets Appear In 48 Hours Investor Reactions Vs. Reality Based on reports, the drop has stirred panic even though XRP is up over 300% since November last year. That sharp gain is easy to miss when prices fall. History shows how emotionally charged this market can be: XRP hit a $3.31 high in January 2018, then sank below $1 and spent six years between $0.3 and $0.7, with a brief rise to $1.95 in April 2021. The coin later rallied above that zone during November 2024, touching $3.40 before facing resistance. By 2070, you guys will be shitting your pants when XRP drops from $1,200 to $1,000 — BD (@DiepSanh) November 6, 2025 Market Numbers & Sentiment Today’s numbers put the recent mood in context. Reports show XRP reached a market cap peak of $215 billion in July but has since given up more than $82 billion, leaving a market cap near $131 billion at press time. Technical indicators and short-term forecasts point to continued pressure: one prediction expects XRP to fall 0.73% to reach $2.19 by December 7, 2025. The altcoin’s Fear & Greed Index reads 24, labeled “Extreme Fear”, and XRP recorded 15/30 green days with 6% price volatility over the last 30 days. Traders see the data and react quickly. Some call this a chance to buy; others see it as a warning sign. Will Future Holders Poop Their Pants? Diep Sanh’s quip — that people will be pooping their pants when a $1,200-to-$1,000 move happens in about 45 years — is meant to point out a behavioral pattern, not to set a real price target for 2070. Related Reading: Bitcoin Faces Potential 50% Crash—But Analysts Say The Fear Is Overblown Still, the numbers he used are eye-catching: a $1,000 valuation from today’s $2.23 would represent a 44,740% gain. That kind of math flips the usual perspective. What looks like a crash from the peak would actually be an extraordinary profit relative to present levels. Certain analysts contend that the latest pullback could prolong and offer yet another opportunity to accrue XRP below $2 for those who missed the previous rally. Conversely, some warn that those who bought after the surge in November 2024 may currently be sitting on losses. Based on reports, the outlook remains speculative and tied tightly to trader sentiment rather than any single fundamental shift. Markets move, people react, and the debate over whether this drop is a buying moment or the start of a deeper slide is still up in the air. Featured image from Pixabay, chart from TradingView
Following the crypto market crash on October 10, a bearish sentiment has dominated, with on-chain data indicating a continued decline in digital asset prices. Bitcoin (BTC), for instance, is nearing one of its worst weekly performances of the year, having recorded a 6% drop over the past seven days. The leading cryptocurrency has fallen below the critical $100,000 mark for four consecutive days. If this downward trend persists and is confirmed in the coming days, it could exacerbate selling pressure and further instill fear in the market, potentially leading to broader price declines. Short-Term Weakness Likely To Persist Taking a broader view, the market presents a mixed picture. Solana (SOL) has decreased by 20% year-to-date, while Chainlink (LINK) has suffered a 33% drop. Although Bitcoin, XRP, and Ethereum (ETH) have seen some gains this year, they have not outperformed the stock market, which has risen by 14% during the same period. Related Reading: Samourai Wallet Co-Founder Sentenced To 5 Years In Prison For Money Laundering Interestingly, October also recorded the highest weekly inflow into global crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs), with $5.9 billion entering in the first week alone, primarily driven by Bitcoin and significant allocations to Ethereum. However, this has failed to result in new recoveries for these assets. Recent announcements from the Federal Reserve (Fed) indicate that it will cease quantitative tightening (QT) on December 1, accompanied by an interest rate cut. This change is expected to inject more liquidity into the crypto financial system. However, analysts at The Motley Fool caution that while increased liquidity does not guarantee higher cryptocurrency prices, the cessation of QT removes a persistent headwind. They argue that although the environment in October felt bleak, the policy outlook suggests a more favorable climate moving forward. This makes it hard to predict a deep bear market in crypto at this juncture, although short-term weakness is likely to persist for some time. Crypto Market Struggles For Stability While the recent selloff has affected the entire market, the most significant losses have been among altcoins. Augustine Fan, a partner at SignalPlus, noted that aside from Bitcoin and Ethereum, the broader crypto market has been struggling for months, with minimal new investments flowing into alt-tokens or decentralized finance (DeFi) projects. He highlighted that, without new catalysts and amid ongoing concerns regarding security and regulation, mainstream participation in the market is likely to remain subdued. Related Reading: XRP Price Correction Is Far From Over: Bearish Divergence Signals Potential Revisit To $2.05 Jeff Mei, the chief operating officer of crypto exchange BTSE, attributed the latest dip in digital assets partly to worries that artificial intelligence (AI) stocks are overvalued. He warned that if a selloff occurs in artificial intelligence and tech stocks, Bitcoin could potentially fall below the $100,000 threshold, with altcoins likely to experience even steeper declines. When writing, Bitcoin managed to recover above the $103,000 mark. Yet, the leading crypto is still 18% below all-time high levels of $126,000 reached just days before the infamous market crash on October 10. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com
Charles Edwards, founder of Capriole Investments, has identified a concerning trend in the Bitcoin (BTC) and broader cryptocurrency market that adds to the ongoing sentiment of bearishness among investors. Over 1 Million BTC Sold By OG Investors Since June In a recent post on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Edwards highlighted that “OG” Bitcoin whales are actively cashing out their holdings. Related Reading: XRP Price Correction Is Far From Over: Bearish Divergence Signals Potential Revisit To $2.05 Accompanying his remarks was a chart illustrating the extent of this phenomenon, showing on-chain spending from “OG” Bitcoin holders—those who have held their assets for over seven years. The chart prominently features two color-coded categories: orange for $100 million dumps and red for $500 million dumps, vividly demonstrating the scale of liquidations by these long-term investors. Notably, the chart reveals that OG Bitcoin whales have been offloading their assets continuously since November 2024, which helps explain Bitcoin’s underperformance compared to other risk assets throughout 2025. Despite this selling pressure, the market has exhibited unusual resilience, absorbing these large sell-offs without experiencing the drastic price declines typically seen in previous cycles. This behavior represents a new pattern for the market, as Wall Street analysts have noted that the net sales from long-term holders have surpassed 1 million Bitcoin since late June, according to research from Compass Point analyst Ed Engel. Potential Liquidations Driving Bitcoin To $70,000 A significant liquidation of leveraged crypto positions on October 10 further compounded the market’s struggles, with Bitcoin failing to regain critical support levels of $117,000 and then $112,000. Markus Thielen, founder and CEO of Singapore-based 10X Research, expressed his concerns in an interview with Yahoo Finance, noting that the inability to reclaim these levels suggests that the market may indeed be in a bear cycle. His firm, which had previously predicted Bitcoin would fall to $100,000, now believes the market could be “a few weeks away” from finding a buyable bottom. Related Reading: Samourai Wallet Co-Founder Sentenced To 5 Years In Prison For Money Laundering Thielen also warned of a potential correction that could see Bitcoin prices decline further, citing the recent strength of the US dollar as an additional challenge for the crypto markets. He mentioned an “air pocket” below $93,000, indicating a lack of support that could lead to further liquidations, possibly driving prices down to the $70,000 range. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com
US-traded spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds’ (ETFs) flows turned net positive after nearly a week of redemptions. According to Farside Investors’ data, US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $240 million in net inflows on Nov. 6, following six consecutive sessions that drained more than $660 million from the products. BlackRock’s IBIT led with $112.4 million, followed […]
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According to Bayberry Capital, XRP’s market price does not match its real-world role. The hedge fund firm argues the token is often judged like a speculative coin when it actually serves as plumbing for moving value between financial systems. Related Reading: Bitcoin Near Breaking Point As It Tests Its Most Crucial Support Line—Analyst The research compares the current stage of XRP to early internet infrastructure — quiet work laying the base while prices drift — and says many investors miss that deeper build-out. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has also stressed the token’s role across multiple settlement uses, reports show. Bayberry Capital Warns Mispricing Reports have disclosed that the investment house sees XRP as a liquidity tool, not just a tradable asset. It notes that institutional integrations, compliance work, and deep technical links take time to appear in prices. The firm believes the token’s recent price steadiness reflects growing backbone work, rather than lack of demand. Market observers are urged to look past headlines and volatility and weigh actual settlement activity. According To Onchain Data, Traders Are Shifting Based on CryptoQuant data, open interest in BTC and ETH positions fell within the last 72 hours while XRP accumulation rose. That pattern is being read as traders rotating toward assets with clearer utility. The shift does not prove a long-term trend, but it does show changing flows in the short term. Binance Traders Pile into XRP as BTC & ETH Positions Unwind “Traders are using these slight dips to add positions, showing conviction that contrasts sharply with the fear gripping BTC and ETH markets.” – By @Crazzyblockk pic.twitter.com/QdXlsJCV2L — CryptoQuant.com (@cryptoquant_com) November 6, 2025 Exchange Activity Shifts Lookonchain flagged a large move on Hyperliquid where a whale opened a short position worth over $20 million. The same actor moved $7 million in USDC into that DEX before placing the trade. At the same time, XRP’s price swung: after falling more than 13% to a low of $2.06 on Nov. 4, it climbed 6.27% the next day and reached $2.41. These opposing forces — fresh demand and a major short — are creating pressure around the current recovery attempt. Someone created a new wallet and deposited 7M $USDC to Hyperliquid, opening 20x short on both $BTC and $XRP. Positions: • 1,129 $BTC($116M) • 8,888,888 $XRP($20.35M) This guy seems to be a high-stakes gambler — he’s a Roobet and https://t.co/ZZPnpTmYqj user.… pic.twitter.com/GqWZaca4BC — Lookonchain (@lookonchain) November 6, 2025 Ripple Partnerships Add Practical Use Cases Reports show Ripple has expanded use of RLUSD after deals with Mastercard, WebBank, and Gemini. The company also raised $500 million at a $40 billion valuation, with backing that included Citadel Securities and affiliates of Fortress. Those moves are aimed at making it easier to settle credit-card transactions on the XRP Ledger using stablecoins, and they provide more pathways for real-world usage. Related Reading: XRP On Fire: Over 21,000 New Wallets Appear In 48 Hours Outlook And Market Tension Bayberry Capital believes that slow-moving institutional adoption means the market underestimates what’s being built. Adoption, compliance checks, and systems integration do not happen overnight; they creep forward as partners sign deals and test flows. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
The GENIUS Act became law on July 18 after Congress settled that stablecoins should be regulated. What happens next is a two-year rulemaking war that determines whether $250 billion in existing stablecoins flows into bank-wrapped structures or fragments into offshore silos, and whether Bitcoin and Ethereum capture the fallout or get buried under it. Justin […]
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Bitcoin’s recent wobble has split analysts. Some warn of a deep pullback while onchain trackers point to a mild correction that could already be ending. Related Reading: XRP On Fire: Over 21,000 New Wallets Appear In 48 Hours Traditional Analysis Shows Risk According to Bloomberg analyst Mike McGlone’s post on X, the move under $100,000 may not be finished. He called a fall from recent highs a possible “Speed Bump Toward $56,000,” and said that past rallies often reverted toward the 48-month moving average, now near $56,000. That view implies the potential for a sharp drop — almost 50% from recent peaks — if the current downtrend keeps going. Short, stark statements from established market commentators have pushed concern among some investors. Onchain Signals Point To A Milder Decline Reports have disclosed data from Glassnode and XWIN Research Japan that paint a different picture. Bitcoin slipped to $99,000 on Nov. 4, the first time in over four months it fell below the $100,000 mark, but it later recovered to around $101,500, according to Coingecko. $100,000 Bitcoin – a Speed Bump Toward $56,000? “Look at the chart” has been a mantra from Bitcoin bulls, but the market gods can refresh humility when prices stretch too far. Synonymous with humility is mean reversion, and my look at the chart shows how normal it’s been for the… pic.twitter.com/ijzJ8L4SjT — Mike McGlone (@mikemcglone11) November 6, 2025 Onchain measures such as the Market Value to Realized Value, or MVRV, have dropped to ranges that in the past marked local lows. Glassnode highlighted the Relative Unrealized Loss metric, which currently sits at 3.1%. Readings at this level have historically matched mid-cycle corrections rather than full-blown bear markets. The firm noted losses under a 5% threshold have tended to be orderly revaluations, not panic-driven sell-offs. Bitcoin: Long-Term Forecasts Are Being Recalibrated Based on reports from ARK Invest, Cathie Wood trimmed her long-term Bitcoin projection by $300,000. She had earlier predicted a $1.5 million top by 2030; the cut implies a new peak target around $1.2 million. Wood said competition from stablecoins in emerging markets is reducing some demand for Bitcoin as a store of value. The move shows that even long-term bulls are adjusting assumptions as the market shifts. Related Reading: ‘Good News’ Finally Arrives For SHIB Army As Team Unveils New Update Market sentiment is being tested by numbers and by narrative. Short-term price swings have been large, but some key onchain indicators remain within ranges that have not signaled extreme stress. At the same time, notable analysts and venture leaders continue to warn of much deeper retracements. Investors are left to weigh technical patterns, blockchain metrics, and evolving views on demand drivers like stablecoins. Featured image from Gemini, chart from TradingView
A widely followed macro roadmap circulating on X early Friday, November 7, sets an explicit sequence of policy and market triggers that could define crypto’s trajectory into December—and frame positioning into 2026. The thread, posted by macro analyst Alex Krüger is unambiguous about the immediate constraint: “cautious stance until [the government shutdown is] resolved.” It is equally explicit about the upside if Washington finds a path forward, calling the shutdown’s resolution “bullish” for risk assets and saying for bitcoin to “Expect BTC +5% or more within 48 hours of deal.” The near-term hinge, in other words, is binary. A shutdown that lingers keeps risk pared back; a deal, by contrast, opens the door to what the thread characterizes as a quick relief move. The author’s base case on timing—“estimated to be resolved sometime between the end of next week and Thanksgiving”—extends that window into the back half of November. That framing matters for crypto because the same roadmap argues the December calendar is stacked with policy and flow headwinds that could complicate any rally that begins late this month. Crypto Outlook For Year-End Of 2025 At the center of December sits the Federal Open Market Committee. The thread presently tags the December 10 FOMC outcome “hawkish,” explaining that “most Fed officials favor a pause as of now, which is not priced in at the moment,” while also acknowledging that “officials may change their stance on rates as economic data comes in and the month progresses.” The nuance is important: the policy signal, as currently envisioned, is tighter than markets are discounting, yet the sign itself could be revised as data crystallizes—if it arrives at all. Related Reading: Caution In The Crypto Market: Expert Warns Of Bearish Phase Unfolding This November That caveat leads into a second unusual feature of this year-end: a potential data vacuum due to the ongoing US government shutdown. “Omitted all upcoming economic data releases from the list due to uncertainty on release dates,” the thread notes, citing the shutdown’s impact on statistical agencies. It adds, “Will likely see no official economic data in November, and data resuming in December, with payrolls (jobs) on Dec//5 (a crucial data point for the FOMC decision).” An extended blackout followed by a compressed burst of releases would increase event risk around any single print, especially nonfarm payrolls, and could amplify volatility across risk assets, crypto included. A separate political appointment may intersect with the December meeting as well. The roadmap flags the “New Fed Chair nomination,” “estimated to be announced before the next FOMC, to influence the FOMC decision (it could also be soon after); bullish to very bullish.” Even if the timing slips to just after the meeting, the signaling effect around leadership and policy reaction functions would, in this framework, skew supportive for risk. Tax-based flows complicate that picture for crypto assets specifically. The thread characterizes “Tax loss selling (crypto only)” as “bearish; all December, mainly last two weeks,” reasoning that crypto’s relative underperformance versus equities this year leaves room for harvesting that is “of particular importance given relative stocks-crypto performance.” Seasonal pressure late in the month would be consistent with prior years in which crypto saw localized December-to-January pivots as selling abated and re-risking emerged with the calendar reset. Related Reading: the shutdown’s resolution “bullish” for risk assets Another macro wildcard sits outside monetary policy. The author highlights the “Supreme Court’s decision on Tariffs: most likely sometime in December, otherwise January, timing fluid,” and frames market odds as pointing to a ruling “against Trump, which would be extremely bullish IMO, although some argue such a ruling would be bearish.” The point is less about a one-way trade and more about the breadth of plausible paths: depending on the ruling and how forward-looking positioning is into the event, crypto could either extend a policy-led risk-on move or face a whipsaw if the outcome collides with consensus. Beyond 2025’s final weeks, the roadmap sketches a decidedly constructive macro backdrop next year, at least at the start. “2026: very bullish first half of the year, driven by accommodative fiscal and monetary policies.” For crypto, that forward anchor matters because it underwrites the notion that any December drawdowns from tax effects or a hawkish-leaning FOMC could be transient if the policy impulse turns easier into 2026. Tactically, the thread even proposes a short-term trade expression around the shutdown endgame: “For BTC, I think you can probably sell a spike into the shutdown resolution around $108k-$109k (~20 DMA) then enjoy a king’s holiday and come back in by year end.” At press time, the total crypto market stood at $3.36 trillion. Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com
For years, DeFi occupied the edges of institutional strategy, a curiosity for crypto-native funds, and a compliance headache for everyone else. However, regulatory moves are slowly changing this stance. Among traditional hedge funds already holding digital assets, 43% now plan to expand into DeFi over the next three years, primarily through tokenised funds, tokenised assets, […]
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Keonne Rodriguez, one of the co-founders of the cryptocurrency mixer Samourai Wallet, was sentenced to five years in prison on Thursday for his role in operating a service that allegedly laundered “hundreds of millions of dollars” derived from illegal dark web activities and fraudulent schemes. US District Judge Denise Cote imposed the maximum sentence for the charge of conspiring to run an unlicensed money-transmitting business during a hearing on Thursday. Rodriguez Pleads Guilty In Samourai Wallet Case Rodriguez entered a guilty plea to this charge back in July as part of a plea agreement with prosecutors. In a memorandum submitted by prosecutors on October 31, they requested five-year sentences for both Rodriguez and his fellow co-founder, William Lonergan Hill. The filing alleged that for nearly a decade, the duo operated a significant money laundering operation through Samourai Wallet, facilitating the laundering of more than $237 million in criminal proceeds between 2015 and 2024. The transactions linked to their service were tied to various criminal activities, including fraud and even murder-for-hire plots. Related Reading: Weakness In Major Cryptos: What Key Technical Metrics Indicate For Bitcoin, Ethereum, And Solana At the sentencing, Judge Cote criticized Rodriguez for facilitating the laundering of funds often stolen from unsuspecting victims. “You chose to use your considerable talents to make it harder to recoup those stolen funds,” she remarked. The Samourai Wallet case stands out as one of the few crypto-related prosecutions to survive President Trump’s pro-crypto administration, which led to the withdrawal of various enforcement actions by US regulators against significant firms such as Coinbase (COIN), Uniswap, and others. Recent guidelines released by the Department of Justice (DOJ) in April have raised the bar for prosecuting crypto mixers and service providers for the actions of their users, making Rodriguez’s case particularly noteworthy. Founders Reach $237 Million Forfeiture Deal Rodriguez’s defense team had requested a lenient sentence of just over a year, arguing that he had no prior criminal record and was seen as a model citizen and family man. They contended that when he started Samourai Wallet, his intention was to create a legitimate business that enhanced the privacy of cryptocurrency transactions. However, they acknowledged that over time, he became aware that some users were employing the service to transfer Bitcoin (BTC) from illicit activities, yet he continued to operate the business without taking steps to prevent such transactions. His lawyers characterized this behavior as regrettable criminal conduct. Related Reading: Ethereum Price Needs To Reclaim This Key Level To Prevent Drop To $1,700 Expressing his remorse during the sentencing, Rodriguez told the judge, “I am truly sorry and I understand the seriousness of my crimes.” As part of their plea deal, both Rodriguez and Hill agreed to forfeit $237 million and pay a $400,000 fine. Hill is set to be sentenced on November 19. The case against Samourai Wallet bears resemblance to the DOJ’s prosecution of Tornado Cash, where developers were accused of facilitating over $1 billion in illicit transfers. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com
Bitcoin (BTC) trades at $101,328 as of press time, erasing the 2.3% recovery that had briefly pushed the price to $103,885 the day before. The breakdown confirms what on-chain data has been telegraphing about demand momentum fading, long-term holders selling into weakness, and the market testing structural supports last seen during mid-cycle corrections. The two […]
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Over the past month, the XRP price has experienced a significant decline, with its price dropping by 23% amid mounting selling pressure following the crypto market crash on October 10. Some analysts are now suggesting that the altcoin’s correction is not yet complete. A Retest Of Key Fibonacci Level On The Horizon Market expert Casi Trades recently shared insights on social media site X (formerly Twitter), indicating that enthusiasm surrounding the recent partnership announcement with Mastercard may have been premature. During the Ripple Swell 2025 event in New York, the company unveiled a new collaboration with Mastercard, WebBank, and crypto exchange Gemini to test its RLUSD stablecoin as a means of settling credit card transactions. Related Reading: Weakness In Major Cryptos: What Key Technical Metrics Indicate For Bitcoin, Ethereum, And Solana The announcement initially propelled the XRP price toward the $2.41 mark. However, this surge was short-lived, and the price quickly retraced. It maintained its trajectory below the previous Fibonacci Wave 1 low, as seen in the chart below. Casi Trades noted that this price rejection reinforces the belief that the Wave 3 low at $2.05 has not been adequately tested. She anticipates that the XRP price will likely trend downward toward this Fibonacci level to complete the subwave 5 of Wave 3. Additionally, the relative strength index (RSI) supports this bearish outlook, indicating a divergence at the recent price high and suggesting a retest of the lower trendline is imminent. XRP Price Poised For An Explosive 2,155% Increase? Despite the current bearish sentiment, some analysts maintain bullish projections for the XRP price. Egrag Crypto recently remarked that the ongoing price formation resembles a range rather than a straightforward ascending wedge or rectangle. Based on measured moves, projections suggest that the altcoin could reach a new all-time high around $10. If this is indeed Macro Wave 2, the anticipated Wave 3 could be 1.618 times the length of Wave 1, potentially placing targets between $14 and $25. Related Reading: Ethereum Price Needs To Reclaim This Key Level To Prevent Drop To $1,700 Moreover, the analyst pointed out the growing speculation that XRP will revisit its $0.77 wick on Binance. However, Egrag countered these discussions, noting that the altcoin could also reach the $50 “wick” observed on the Gemini crypto exchange. While some believe the Binance wick to $0.77 must be filled, Egrag argues that ignoring the potential for XRP to hit $50 is a mistake, especially if market symmetry comes into play. The analyst concluded his thesis by stating that this cycle could see the XRP price reaching that $50 level as the market undergoes its “final blow-off phase.” This would imply a major 2,155% uptrend ahead for the altcoin’s price. When writing, XRP trades at $2.22, still recording gains of 318% year-to-date, according to CoinGecko data. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com
Daily trading volume has jumped to over $1.8 billion, with liquidity deepening across major venues such as Binance, Hyperliquid, and Bybit.
According to on-chain data, the XRP Ledger recorded a sharp influx of new addresses over a two-day span this week. Santiment reported 21,595 new wallets created in 48 hours — the biggest jump in eight months. The move came as XRP dropped to $2.06 before rallying back to about $2.33, a roughly 13% gain from that low. Related Reading: ‘Good News’ Finally Arrives For SHIB Army As Team Unveils New Update Surge In Wallets Draws Attention Based on reports, the spike in wallet creation has captured market attention because it breaks a recent pattern of heavy selling. Data showed long-term holders were offloading about 260 million XRP per day during last month’s sell-off. Now, fresh wallets are appearing while prices recover. That combination suggests different groups of traders may be acting at the same time — some cutting losses, others buying the dip. Community figures point out that total wallets now stand at 7.226 million and are moving toward 7.5 million, according to an XRP Rich List resource. ???? XRP’s price has bounced back, and users who bought the dip have enjoyed a nice +12% jump in the past 24 hours. Notably, XRP Ledger data indicates there were 21,595 new $XRP wallets created in a 48-hour span in the past couple days, the highest level of growth in 8 months. pic.twitter.com/vkGLwLJjrk — Santiment (@santimentfeed) November 5, 2025 A similar but milder burst of network growth was followed by a climb to a yearly high of $3.66. That historical link is being watched. Still, new wallet creation is a signal rather than proof of sustained buying. Some of the incoming addresses can belong to exchanges, custodians, or automated services. So the makeup of new wallets matters as much as the number. ETF Timetable Could Add Fuel Reports have disclosed that an XRP spot ETF might get a US launch date of November 13. ETF talk has a history of drawing institutional interest into crypto markets, and rumors alone can move prices. In this case, analysts in the XRP community are tying the wallet growth to expectations surrounding the ETF. One community analyst, Egrag Crypto, has outlined bullish targets, calling one level “Macro Wick 1” at $10 and another, much higher, “Macro Wick 2” at $50. Those are his technical scenarios, offered as possibilities rather than certainties. Market Volatility Still Present The wider crypto market showed how fast things can swing between November 3 and 4, when the total market cap fell by nearly $350 billion and XRP slid about 13.16% to around $2.20. That pullback is fresh in traders’ minds. Short-term gains can be steep. For example, a $10,000 buy placed two days ago would already have gained about $1,300 after the rebound. Yet big moves work both ways in turbulent markets. Related Reading: Bitcoin’s Grip Holds — But Signs Of Weakness Are Piling Up: Analyst For now, the picture is mixed. New wallets and a 13% bounce are encouraging signs of renewed interest. Historical precedents and analyst forecasts add to bullish narratives. But wallet growth alone does not guarantee sustained price rises. Investors should watch where the new wallets are concentrated, monitor daily sell volumes, and pay attention to confirmed news about an ETF. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
The cryptocurrency market is currently facing significant bearish pressure, with Bitcoin (BTC) struggling to reclaim previously crucial support levels. Recent data from CoinGecko indicates that Bitcoin has retraced nearly 6% over the past week, a decline that has impacted other major cryptocurrencies, including Ethereum (ETH), XRP, Binance Coin (BNB), and Solana (SOL), all of which have experienced double-digit losses during the same period. Galaxy Digital Lowers Bitcoin Price Target This downturn marks a stark contrast to the bullish sentiment observed earlier in October, when Bitcoin surged to record its current record high slightly above the $126,000 mark due to a wave of margin buying. However, the euphoria was short-lived, as approximately $20 billion in leveraged positions across the crypto market were abruptly liquidated just days later on October 10, contributing to the ongoing lack of confidence among investors. Michael Novogratz’s Galaxy Digital recently revised its year-end Bitcoin price target down to $120,000, a significant cut from the previous estimate of $185,000, attributing this adjustment to the “significant leverage wipeout.” Related Reading: Weakness In Major Cryptos: What Key Technical Metrics Indicate For Bitcoin, Ethereum, And Solana Market analytics firm CryptoQuant has pointed out that Bitcoin’s drop below its 365-day moving average near $102,000 could signal a deeper retreat. This moving average has historically acted as a critical support level during this bull cycle, and its failure to hold could lead to a more substantial correction in Bitcoin’s price. In their analysis, CryptoQuant experts elaborated on the conditions necessary for Bitcoin to reverse its current trajectory and potentially reach new all-time highs. They observed that Bitcoin led a global risk-off movement, testing the critical $100,000 support level. This decline was influenced by a stronger dollar and ongoing uncertainties regarding Federal Reserve (Fed) policy, which have dampened broader risk appetites across various asset classes. Notably, there have been four consecutive sessions of approximately $1.3 billion in net outflows from US spot BTC ETFs, reversing what had been one of the strongest tailwinds for the market in 2025. This diminished demand in the spot market has coincided with forced deleveraging, resulting in over $1 billion in long liquidations at recent lows, which briefly breached intraday support before dip buyers stepped in. Stabilization Of ETF Flows Crucial The options market has further intensified volatility, as dealers remain net short gamma around the $100,000 strike, leading to increased hedging activity near this critical level. The $100,000 mark now stands as a psychological barrier, and any stabilization in ETF flows could shift market sentiment, provided no new macroeconomic shocks occur. On the macroeconomic front, the analysts assert that the current environment remains supportive, albeit clouded by the ongoing government shutdown in Washington. However, policy clarity remains elusive. Related Reading: Ethereum Price Needs To Reclaim This Key Level To Prevent Drop To $1,700 The Federal Reserve’s recent 25 basis point cut in October, which included some dissenting opinions, was accompanied by a cautious tone that pushed back against expectations for another cut in December. Markets are currently pricing in a 60-65% chance of a follow-up move, but as the Fed’s blackout period continues, policymakers may become more comfortable with the idea of pausing, which would help maintain a firm dollar and tight credit conditions. For Bitcoin to break higher sustainably, CryptoQuant’s analysis suggests that a reversal in exchange-traded fund outflows and renewed confidence in risk assets will likely be necessary. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com
Bitcoin fell to a five-month low before staging a modest recovery, testing a crucial support line that traders say could decide the short-term fate of the bull market. Related Reading: Bitcoin’s Grip Holds — But Signs Of Weakness Are Piling Up: Analyst According to Crypto Onchain, Bitcoin hit an intraday low of $98,900 before buyers pushed the price back above $101,000 and later to $103,400 at the time of writing. The top coin’s year-to-date gain sits at close to 10% after peaking at an all-time high of $126,300 in October. Bears Break $107,000 Fortress Based on analysis from Crypto Onchain and on-chain data provider CryptoQuant, Bitcoin lost the $107,000 support after roughly 130 days of trading in a band between that level and $123,000. The move sparked heavy liquidations in the futures market. About $640 million in long positions were wiped out over a 24-hour stretch. That figure, market watchers say, is the second-largest daily long liquidation event since June 2021. The October 10 event remains the largest on record for comparison. The $101,000 level has taken on extra meaning. Traders point out that bulls stepped in near $98,000 and pushed the market back toward the lower trendline of a long-term ascending channel that has held since October 2023. Reports have disclosed that defending this channel bottom would be read as a bullish sign, while a close below it could signal deeper losses and a break in the market structure that has supported the rally. CME Gap Could Pull Price Lower A nearby gap on the CME futures chart sits between $92,000 and $93,000, roughly 10% from current prices, and some analysts are watching that area closely. Historically, Bitcoin has often filled such gaps before resuming its next leg up, and the gap is now a possible target if bearish pressure continues. At the same time, strong buying interest around the $101,000 zone could halt any slide and force prices back up. Liquidations And Market Mood The cascade of liquidations amplified selling pressure, particularly among highly leveraged traders. Futures positions were forcefully closed, and this intensified the intraday drop. Yet buyers were quick to take advantage of the lower levels, and the rebound to $103,000 level showed a degree of demand at current prices. Volume and near-term momentum will be key in determining whether that demand is durable. Related Reading: XRP’s Low Price Isn’t A Problem—It’s Actually A ‘Blessing’, Finance Expert Says Market participants say the most important signal will be a daily close relative to the ascending channel’s lower trendline around $101,000. A sustained close above that mark would likely be read as a buying chance, while a decisive break and continued selling could open the path toward the CME gap near $92,000–$93,000. Broader moves in US equities and large trader activity are also being monitored, since they helped trigger the recent pullback. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
Marathon’s third-quarter filing carried a quiet but definitive policy change, in which the company stated that it will now sell a portion of newly mined Bitcoin (BTC) to fund its operations. The shift occurred as MARA held approximately 52,850 BTC on Sept. 30, paid around $0.04 per kilowatt-hour at its owned sites, and recorded a […]
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Reports have disclosed that crypto entrepreneur and Tron founder Justin Sun moved a sizable amount of Ethereum into a liquid-staking service this week. Related Reading: Everyone’s Giving Up On Bitcoin? Crypto Exec Says That’s Exactly Why It Will Rise According to on-chain data, about 45,000 ETH — worth roughly $154.5 million at the time — was shifted from the lending protocol Aave into the Lido Finance staking pool. The transfer was public and traceable on the blockchain. It drew quick attention because of its scale and timing. Sun’s Public Wallets Grow The funds had been sitting on Aave before the move. They were then deposited into Lido, which issues staked-ETH tokens that let holders keep a form of liquidity while their ETH is staked. Based on reports, Sun’s public wallets now show around $534 million in ETH holdings. That figure has reportedly surpassed his holdings in TRON’s native token, TRX, which are estimated near $519 million. Market watchers say the swap signals a shift in how some big holders are allocating capital. JUSTIN SUN JUST STAKED OVER $150M OF ETH [ARKHAM INSIGHTS] Justin Sun just withdrew $154.5M of ETH (45,000 ETH) from AAVE and deposited it to Lido Staking. He currently holds $534M of ETH in his public wallets, even more than he holds in TRX ($519M). We found this through… pic.twitter.com/rwU3H5uIKu — Arkham (@arkham) November 5, 2025 Bigger Stakes, Bigger Questions Analysts reacted fast. Some see the action as a vote of confidence in ETH’s yield options and protocol security. Others raised the point that large sums routed into single liquid-staking providers can add to centralization risks on the network. Price remains unpredictable. Also, staking carries its own risks — smart contract bugs, validator downtime, and slashing events are possibilities that investors must weigh. Market Context And Price Action Based on reports, ETH was trading near $3,389 when this movement was noted. The token had slipped about 12% in the previous week, which makes big staking flows more visible because large buys or internal transfers stand out against falling prices. Related Reading: Bitcoin’s Grip Holds — But Signs Of Weakness Are Piling Up: Analyst In the broader crypto landscape, institutional and whale moves into staking have been increasing over the past months. Lido remains one of the largest liquid-staking providers, and its market share is watched closely by both traders and protocol researchers. Signals Versus Motive Actions by the Tron boss Sun could be long-term, aimed at yield, or at a broader portfolio shuffle. There is something notable in the transfer, but it is only a piece to a bigger picture— including holdings, trading, and trends beyond the broader indirect markets. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
Her comments come as institutions recalibrate BTC forecasts, with Galaxy turning cautious and JPMorgan projecting renewed upside.