According to market reports, Bitcoin pushed up against a key ceiling this week as more money flowed into futures and spot markets. Price action has held above several support levels, and traders are watching $123,500 as the immediate test before a fresh run at records. Related Reading: Bitcoin Rockets Past $119K, Analysts Now Eye $130K Target Bitcoin Price Tests Final Resistance Bitcoin’s trading channel has held firm for weeks, with a steady pattern of higher highs and higher lows. After finding support near the channel low — a point that lined up with the market’s point of control — the rally reached the $123,825 high-timeframe resistance zone. Based on reports, that level is now the last major cap before prices move into untried territory. If the barrier is taken cleanly, the next target inside the channel sits near $131,000. Momentum is being backed by rising open interest. As price climbed, the number of active positions has also grown, which traders read as a sign of broadening participation rather than a brief retail flare-up. Reports have disclosed that Strategy’s Bitcoin holdings rose to $77.4 billion as BTC reclaimed the $120,000 mark, a move that market watchers say reflects stronger institutional interest. Source: Coinglass Institutions Add Large Positions Spot Bitcoin ETFs have drawn substantial money. According to figures cited in the market, inflows into these ETFs reached $58 billion overall, with $23 billion coming this year. Some analysts expect another $20 billion could arrive before year-end. That kind of demand is being called by some investors a structural bid that tightens available supply on exchanges. Analysts on Wall Street are now issuing bold price targets. One large bank has put a $231K figure into circulation, while Geoff Kendrick, head of digital assets research at Standard Chartered, offered a $135,000 near-term call and said $200,000 could be possible by the end of 2025. Kendrick bases his view on three pillars: sustained ETF inflows, faster adoption across firms, and steady market sentiment despite broader macro worries. Price structure and open interest are aligned in a way that many traders find convincing. Each rally so far has been followed by measured pullbacks, which some see as healthy consolidation rather than a breakdown. Still, the region above prior highs is thin on liquidity; moves there tend to be quick and wild. Related Reading: Space Meets Crypto—Spacecoin Executes 1st Blockchain Transaction Beyond Earth What Traders Should Watch Next A close watch on how the market behaves around $123,500 will be important. A decisive break with growing volume and rising open interest would likely accelerate the climb toward $131,000 and beyond. If the level holds as resistance, expect a sharper correction that could test lower support inside the channel. Featured image from Gemini, chart from TradingView
REX-Osprey filed prospectuses for 21 crypto funds and Defiance lodged six more products on Oct. 3. Bloomberg’s James Seyffart shared the filings on X, with REX-Osprey’s roster spanning single-asset strategies, including AAVE, ADA, ATOM, and ENA. Some of the filings included staking features. Defiance’s submissions included six leveraged funds related to crypto, three of them […]
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Six spot XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs) await SEC approval in the US, with final deadlines for October, and they can reshape market conditions following their debut. The regulatory backdrop underwent a significant change on Sept. 17, when the SEC approved generic listing standards for crypto-related ETFs across major exchanges. As a result, Bloomberg senior ETF […]
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Strong ETF flows and surging prices highlight investor demand for assets immune to government debasement.
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust has taken in $23.8 billion in net inflows this year, while the firm’s tokenized U.S. Treasury fund, BUIDL, has expanded roughly 800 percent over 18 months. IBIT’s 2025 haul places it among the largest asset gatherers in the ETF market. Daily flow prints remain the fastest way to track whether that […]
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U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs added $1.63 billion last week, bringing four-week net intake to $3.96 billion and marking nine positive weeks out of the last twelve. The 12-week rolling sum stands at $6.08 billion, roughly mid-range for 2025 based on CryptoSlate’s internal tracker built from fund disclosures and public flow tables. Year to date, net […]
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According to social posts and on-chain trackers, XRP appears poised for a sharp move that could leave little time for slow decisions. Trader Altcoin Gordon cautioned that XRP’s upcoming move might unfold quickly and with force, telling traders to be ready before it takes off. Related Reading: Bitcoin Buyers Step Back After Failed Push Beyond $115,000: Data Price has been stuck below $3 for weeks, and September produced no clear upward momentum, leaving traders on edge as regulators and markets add to uncertainty. Trader Warning Spurs Urgency Short-term charts show XRP compressing after a slide that began in July when the token crossed $3.60. Based on reports, Gordon’s shared chart points to prices tightening toward a breakout point. Compression like this stores volatility. It does not promise an uptrend, but when a move comes it can be abrupt. Some traders see that as an opportunity; others see a risk of chasing a quick spike. Mark my words, the next leg up for $XRP will be fast and aggressive. You’re either positioned BEFORE it happens, or begin for an entry once it does. Connect the dots or stay broke. pic.twitter.com/QCCFxyJe4P — Gordon (@AltcoinGordon) September 29, 2025 Compression And Historical Runs Reports have disclosed that research groups, including Sistine Research, say this is the third major compression since the last US election cycle. Past compressions have been followed by big moves. In late 2024, XRP rose from $0.50 to above $3.40 within weeks — a rapid jump that surprised many. Analysts now point to a range of possible outcomes, with targets that span from $8 to as much as $33 on extreme scenarios based on extensions and past cycle math. Those top-end figures are outliers and should be treated with caution. On-Chain Flows On-chain data from Santiment shows large wallets holding between 10 million and 100 million XRP added over $300 million in three days. Those wallets now hold close to 8 billion XRP, levels last seen in August before earlier rallies. Such accumulation can be bullish, though it can also set up fast squeezes that benefit early sellers. Momentum, ETFs And Market Sentiment Meanwhile, market chatter has been shaped by hopes around potential XRP-based ETFs, with a key US decision expected in October. If approvals arrive, funds could flow in quickly. If regulators delay or deny listings, sentiment could reverse. At the same time, broader crypto strength in Bitcoin and Ethereum has helped lift appetite for large-cap altcoins, and derivatives data shows rising futures volume and open interest around XRP. Related Reading: No Accident: The Powerful Factors Behind Bitcoin’s Late-September Rally XRP Price Action XRP climbed to $2.94 today, up 3.30% as ETF hopes and technical setups drew attention. The $3.00 mark has become a near-term psychological target for some traders. Whatever happens next, the market looks set for higher volatility. Investors will need both timing and discipline to navigate whichever direction the next move takes. Featured image from Meta, chart from TradingView
The US government shutdown delayed the approval of exchange-traded fund (ETF) filings by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which puts the “altcoin ETF floodgates” on hold. Under its “Operations Plan Under a Lapse in Appropriations & Government Shutdown” published in August, the SEC says it “will not review and approve… new financial products,” will […]
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October opened with a risk spike as the US government shut down, yet Bitcoin (BTC) pushed higher alongside other majors while gold printed fresh records. As of press time, Bitcoin traded at $117,402.84, up by 3% in the past 24 hours. The immediate read is classic “chaos bid.” Yet, beneath the knee-jerk, there’s a more […]
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The success of spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and major BTC treasury companies marked another step in the institutional adoption of crypto. US-traded spot Bitcoin ETFs captured $518 million on Sept. 29 and have accumulated $57.3 billion in net flows since their launch in January 2024, according to Farside Investors data. BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin […]
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Solana spot ETF approvals could come as soon as next week, with a timeline of Oct. 6-10 representing a realistic expectation for the SEC’s approval. As Blockworks reported on Sept. 30, sources at three separate issuers said that the optimism follows the SEC’s adoption of generic listing standards for crypto exchange-traded products, which eliminated the […]
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Bloomberg senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas said tokenized stocks are unlikely to pose a major threat to exchange-traded funds, even as the SEC considers a rule change that could bring shares of companies such as Tesla and Nvidia onto crypto exchanges. Balchunas framed the potential change as more of a convenience for digital asset investors […]
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The largest Bitcoin ETF in the world has just revamped its process for moving coins in and out of the fund. BlackRock’s IBIT, which has accrued more than $20 billion since launch, can now process creations and redemptions “in kind.” The SEC’s approval order quietly flipped the switch: IBIT’s authorized participants can now swap Bitcoin […]
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BlackRock has confirmed that its Canadian arm has granted securities lending for the iShares Bitcoin ETF from Aug. 25 after providing investors with the required 60-day notice. The move follows disclosure in the June 26 prospectus, which outlined how the fund may engage in lending transactions in accordance with Canadian securities laws. The decision aligns […]
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US-listed spot Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) drew more than $1 billion in net inflows on Sept. 29, signaling renewed investor confidence after weeks of heavy outflows. The sharp turnaround also came as the broader crypto market sentiment improved and prices staged a notable rebound. Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs outflows Data from SoSoValue shows […]
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The Federal Reserve, US market regulators, and global financial institutions are simultaneously recalibrating their policies, creating a convergence that is reshaping the landscape for both traditional and crypto markets. For investors, the final quarter of 2025 presents an environment characterized by shifts in interest rates, regulatory harmonization, ETF approvals, and the introduction of new stablecoin […]
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Crypto markets shed $300 billion in value between Sept. 18 and Sept. 28, as overleveraged traders faced $7.3 billion in forced liquidations during the period, exposing the market’s structural vulnerabilities before an expected upward movement in the fourth quarter. Total market capitalization plummeted from $4.2 trillion to $3.9 trillion as traders had their positions forcibly […]
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The fourth quarter of 2025 is poised to be a watershed moment for crypto markets, driven by institutional capital flows through Bitcoin ETFs and the most significant regulatory coordination effort in US crypto history. The market movements are not suggesting just another cyclical rally, but a structural shift that may be permanently changing how digital […]
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According to reports, XRP is trading near $2.78 as markets head toward the year-end, with less than 100 days left until 2026. The token slipped more than 10% in the last week, a pullback that comes after stronger showings earlier this year. Related Reading: XRP Eyeing Explosive Move In Next Few Months, Research Shows Traders and analysts are watching a mix of on-chain signals and community chatter for clues about whether XRP can push into higher price tiers before the calendar flips. Community Predicted Targets Social media has become the loudest forum for price calls. One long-time Bitcoin investor active since 2013, who posts as Pumpius, put a $25 target on XRP before 2026 — a move that would mean over nine-fold gains from current levels. #XRP to $25 before 2026 https://t.co/7GMFJ9psR9 — Pumpius (@pumpius) September 24, 2025 Other voices have offered different ceilings: Alex Cobb has floated $22 by December, some expect $10, while a few see at least $5 as a nearer-term milestone. A handful of commenters even suggested figures above $30, tying those hopes to potential ETF flows. Replies on the thread ranged from bullish cheers to reminders to aim for smaller wins first, like cracking $4. ETF Interest And Market Flows Based on reports, optimism around potential XRP ETFs is a core driver behind the larger forecasts. Executives such as the CEO of Canary Capital have suggested that ETFs could open the door to billions of dollars of new inflows. That thesis has brought new life to bull cases and provided momentum to speculation about double-digit prices. Meanwhile, market behavior has been mixed: XRP had its strong periods in January and once more in July, yet momentum was lost thereafter, leaving traders hesitant as they balance ETF optimism with subsequent price weakness. Trading Behavior And On-Chain Signals XRP is seen to have a lower dormancy rate than Bitcoin and Ethereum in recent chain data. That indicates the units of XRP change hands more frequently, which generally means active usage — payments, transfers, and liquidity trades. Reports indicate that Bitcoin’s higher dormancy corresponds with a stronger “store of value” mental attitude, whereas Ethereum’s dormancy corresponds with developer and DeFi activity. XRP’s active circulation fits Ripple’s long-stated push to make the token a bridge asset for payments, rather than a coin mainly held for long-term gains. Related Reading: Dogecoin Bullish Again? $10 Million Stock Buyback Sparks Fresh Price Hopes Dormancy Signals And Implications If transactional use continues to rise, it may help XRP build a case as a utility-driven asset. But higher movement alone does not guarantee price appreciation. Accumulation patterns also matter: assets that are hoarded tend to build scarcity narratives that can support higher valuations. Analysts and investors will likely watch whether greater on-chain use is matched by fresh buying pressure, including from institutional products, before updating their long-term views. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
Bitcoin’s spot price movement throughout the third quarter of 2025 and its recent dip align closely with the cycle structure seen in 2017. Throughout the summer, Bitcoin oscillated in a consolidation range between $100,000 and $115,000, forming a technical base at $107,000 while market momentum mirrored the 2017 correction and subsequent rally. Bitcoin has held […]
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BlackRock’s Global Allocation Fund increased its holdings in the firm’s spot Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) by 38.4% during the second quarter, according to a Sept. 26 SEC filing. As of July 31, the diversified fund held 1,000,808 IBIT shares valued at $66.4 million, up from 723,332 shares on Apr. 30. The addition of 277,476 shares represents […]
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Thumzup Media’s $10 million stock buyback and its move into Dogecoin mining have stirred fresh interest in DOGE, but traders are watching price action closely for confirmation before calling a rally. Related Reading: Hyperliquid’s Days Numbered? Expert Forecasts ‘Painful Death’ Market Tests Key Trend Line Reports have disclosed that DOGE recently pulled back to a demand zone that matches the 200-day exponential moving average (EMA). That area is being watched as a make-or-break spot. A solid bounce from here could push Dogecoin toward $0.29 in the near term. If buyers push through the rising wedge pattern, a move to $0.40 is the next clear target. Some traders say a run to $1 is possible if momentum picks up sharply, though that would require sustained buying pressure over time. Thumzup announces $10 million share repurchase program, reflecting confidence in our long-term strategy and our commitment to delivering value to shareholders. We also highlight our digital asset treasury: ₿ 19.106 Bitcoins ~7.5M Dogecoins Read the press release:… pic.twitter.com/Z8oEKrIZz5 — Thumzup Media Corporation (@thumz_up) September 24, 2025 Thumzup’s Big Bet On Mining According to company statements, Thumzup bought DogeHash Technologies and expects the unit to own 3,500 mining rigs by year-end. The firm also holds 19 BTC and 7.5 million DOGE, the latter valued at about $1.7 million in recent reports. Donald Trump Jr. is listed as a majority shareholder of Thumzup. He is the son of US President Donald Trump, which has drawn extra public attention to the firm’s crypto moves. The buyback, set at $10 million, was described by executives as a sign they see value in the company’s shares. Institutional Demand And Treasury Moves Separate filings and disclosures show other firms are quietly building up Dogecoin stakes. Reports say CleanCore holds 600 million DOGE in a treasury program and plans to keep buying with an aim to reach 5% of the circulating supply. Treasury accumulation of that scale would remove a large chunk of coins from active trading, if the purchases continue. The launch of the REX-Osprey Dogecoin ETF has also been cited by market commentators as another source of growing institutional access to DOGE. Developers Push Protocol Upgrades Based on discussions in developer circles, there are proposals to add native verification of zero-knowledge (ZK) proofs to Dogecoin. That change would open the door for Layer-2 chains and apps that act more like smart contracts. Some of the proposals also include ways to introduce token burns tied to usage fees. If implemented, such changes could create new supply dynamics that would affect DOGE’s investment case. But these ideas are at the proposal stage and would take time to move from plan to live code. Related Reading: XRP Eyeing Explosive Move In Next Few Months, Research Shows What Traders Should Watch Volume, ETF flows, and whether Thumzup expands mining as promised will be key indicators to follow. Technical levels around the 200-day EMA and the rising wedge boundaries will matter for anyone sizing up short-term risk. Institutional interest and actual protocol changes would be the bigger, slower forces that could reshape Dogecoin’s story over months rather than days. Featured image from Pexels, chart from TradingView
Vanguard is preparing to loosen restrictions on crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The move, first reported on Sept. 26 by Crypto in America, would represent a sharp departure for a firm that has consistently distanced itself from digital assets. The $10 trillion asset manager has historically taken a cautious approach, barring clients from buying Bitcoin ETFs […]
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BlackRock is extending its push into Bitcoin with a new fund designed to turn the asset’s volatility into investor yield. On Sept. 25, Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas revealed that the firm had filed for a product called the iShares Bitcoin Premium ETF, a covered-call fund structured under the ’33 Act. Unlike a traditional spot […]
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XRP fell about 8% since last week and dropped below the $3 psychological mark, trading near $2.74 after a sell-off that followed rejection at $2.95. According to Sistine Research, a pattern of tightening price action — known as a compression phase — is forming again, and that pattern could set the stage for a sharp move once buyers or sellers push price out of the narrow range. Related Reading: Hyperliquid’s Days Numbered? Expert Forecasts ‘Painful Death’ Compression Phase Returning Based on reports from Sistine Research, XRP has entered its third major compression phase since the US election last November. In plain terms, price swings have grown smaller as trading has concentrated into a tighter band. That shrinking range can build pressure. When that pressure releases, price can move quickly because there are fewer orders nearby to slow the move. Expecting a large expansionary move from XRP soon (within months). As the price action compresses, so does the orderbook, with most liquidity compressing into a tighter and tighter range. This results in very large gaps in liquidity. XRP is on its 3rd compression since the… pic.twitter.com/hjRVzeK8wc — Sistine Research (@sistineresearch) September 24, 2025 Liquidity Gaps Could Amplify The Breakout Market watchers point to liquidity gaps as a key reason any breakout might be sudden. Based on the explanation given by researchers, buy and sell orders cluster inside the compressed range. That leaves thin order books just outside the band. If XRP breaks up or down, those thin spots mean less friction and a higher chance of rapid price movement. History Shows Compression Can Precede Big Gains Past cycles for XRP back up the basic idea that compression can precede big moves. In early 2017, XRP rose from about $0.0054 in February to roughly $0.43 in May — a move that amounted to a nearly hundred-fold gain over roughly three months. Analyst Targets Add Fuel To The Debate No single price target was set by Sistine Research, but other analysts have published bold scenarios. Matt Hughes has mapped Fibonacci extension levels at $8.30, $13.39, and $26.63, and projects a potential 770% rally to some of those zones. According to his math, a stake of 40,000 XRP could be worth more than $1,000,000 at the highest target. Those projections are being used by bullish traders as reference points, while skeptics warn that big targets come with big risks. #XRP – Patterns Repeat, But You Keep Ignoring It! Target: $15-$33 ????: ▫️The last phase of the #XRP bull run always leaves significant clues, and I’m not overlooking them! ???? While many in the #XRP community are panicking, I see a different picture. Some are selling off their… pic.twitter.com/j2D5iY5m5L — EGRAG CRYPTO (@egragcrypto) September 25, 2025 ‘Patterns Repeat, But You Keep Ignoring It’ Meanwhile, Egrag Crypto, a well-known XRP bull, has reiterated that historical patterns provide clues and has criticized lower forecasts as misleading. According to his commentary, the same setups that preceded previous rallies are reappearing now, and those who dismiss them may be underestimating upside potential. Related Reading: Bitmine’s Ethereum Appetite Grows With Fresh $70 Million Buy What Traders Should Watch Short-term traders will likely monitor support near current levels and watch order flow around $2.95. A clear breakout above the tight band could trigger fast moves if liquidity gaps remain; conversely, a failure to hold support could lead to a quick drop. Based on reports, the coming weeks could be decisive for XRP’s next directional move. Featured image from Meta, chart from TradingView
BlackRock’s global head of digital assets, Robbie Mitchnick, believes the institutional adoption of crypto exchange-traded funds is still in its early stages. During a Sept. 25 interview with the Crypto Prime podcast, Mitchnick stated that institutional penetration lags significantly behind retail adoption, despite the success of products such as BlackRock’s Bitcoin (IBIT) and Ethereum (ETHA) […]
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REX-Osprey has launched the first US exchange-traded fund designed to pair spot Ethereum exposure with staking rewards. Announced on Sept. 25, the new product trades under the ticker ESK and is registered as a 1940 Act ETF, giving investors access to Ethereum through a familiar regulatory framework. The ESK fund blends spot ETH holdings with […]
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The traditional four-year crypto cycle appears to be broken, as institutional adoption through exchange-traded funds, real-world asset tokenization, and stablecoin infrastructure reshapes market conditions. In a Sept. 24 report, the analyst identified as Ignas noted that the launch of Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) ETFs in 2024 marked a watershed moment, with crypto ETFs leading […]
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GSR submitted filings for five crypto-focused exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to the Securities and Exchange Commission on Sept. 24, tracking the performance of digital asset treasury (DAT) companies and Ethereum (ETH) staking. The Digital Asset Treasury Companies ETF aims to achieve total return by investing in equity securities of companies that hold digital assets in their […]
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Hashdex filed with the SEC to expand its Nasdaq Crypto Index US ETF beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum, seeking approval to add Solana, Cardano, and XRP under newly adopted generic listing standards. The filing enables the fund to track the complete composition of the Nasdaq crypto index rather than limiting holdings to the two largest digital […]
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