Crypto markets absorbed approximately $19 billion to $20 billion in forced liquidations within 24 hours on Oct. 10, marking the largest single-day deleveraging event on record. Hyperliquid processed more than $10 billion, while Binance accounted for roughly $2.4 billion. Altcoins bore the brunt of selling pressure while Bitcoin’s drawdown remained comparatively contained. Bitwise portfolio manager […]
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Bitcoin traded at $117,729.81 as of press time, struggling to extend gains from its $126,000 all-time high as short-term positioning dynamics and risk-off flows dominated the medium-term debasement thesis. The debasement trade thesis gained popularity after JPMorgan published a report on the topic on Oct. 1. The thesis is based on the expectation that fiscal […]
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Bitcoin’s steady climb to a new all-time high this October has revived the familiar question of whether the next breakout could mark the first sustained run to $150,000. The optimism follows a surge in derivatives positioning and ETF inflows, suggesting that institutional momentum may be reshaping the cycle’s upper bound rather than simply fueling another […]
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The UK has taken a decisive step toward mainstream crypto adoption after the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) lifted its three-year ban on retail trading of crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs). The decision, announced on Oct. 8, reverses a January 2021 restriction that prevented retail investors from accessing crypto exchange-traded notes (ETNs) over volatility and consumer-protection concerns. […]
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BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF is pulling in cash at a speed never seen in the fund industry. After another $4 billion streak of inflows this week, IBIT now holds more than 800,000 BTC, worth roughly $98 billion, and is within striking distance of a milestone that no ETF has ever reached this quickly. Bloomberg Intelligence […]
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Bitcoin (BTC) state, following its new all-time high of $126,000, is facing tests from profit-taking and elevated leverage. As Glassnode reported on Oct. 8, mid-tier holders that have accumulated between 10 and 1,000 BTC have driven demand over recent weeks, while whale distribution has eased since earlier this year. The Trend Accumulation Score shows that this alignment among […]
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Two of the largest digital asset managers, Bitwise and 21Shares, have made a notable update to their Ethereum and Solana ETF filings that could signal a shift in how crypto exchange-traded products operate in the United States. According to amended S-1 statements filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), both issuers now reference […]
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S&P Global announced plans to launch the S&P Digital Markets 50 Index, a benchmark that combines 15 crypto with 35 publicly traded crypto-linked equities, and a potential inclusion of XRP might reshape its structure. S&P Dow Jones Indices developed the index in collaboration with Dinari, which will issue a token tracking the benchmark on its […]
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Investor appetite for XRP is widening as traders seek new ways to increase exposure beyond spot holdings. The rise of XRP-focused leveraged exchange-traded funds (ETFs) illustrates this trend, revealing how participants supplement traditional accumulation with higher-risk, higher-reward strategies. Leveraged XRP ETFs On Oct. 7, GraniteShares, a leading ETP issuer, filed to launch two XRP-based leveraged […]
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Institutional demand for Bitcoin is accelerating as spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) inject between $5 billion and $10 billion into the market each quarter. This wave of fresh capital is helping to tighten the asset’s supply and reinforce its long-term bullish structure. Bitwise Chief Technology Officer Hong Kim, citing Farside Investors’ data, said ETF inflows have […]
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Institutional demand for Ethereum has climbed to new highs during this market cycle. According to Strategic ETH Reserve data, spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and Digital Asset Treasury Companies (DATCOs) now control more than 12.5 million ETH, or roughly 10% of the token’s circulating supply. This marks a dramatic expansion from April, when these institutions […]
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According to market reports, open futures positions on XRP have grown sharply this month, even as the token struggles to push past the $3 mark. Related Reading: Bitcoin Just Did It — New Record High Above $125,000 This ‘Uptober’ CryptoQuant data shows open interest near $2.92 billion, while Coinglass reports a much higher $8.94 billion figure, reflecting wider market coverage that includes venues such as the CME. Open Interest Climbs Despite Price Hurdles Reports have disclosed that XRP’s open interest rose from $2.34 billion on September 25 to roughly $2.92 billion as of Monday. That increase comes at the same time the token moved from a low of $2.74 to about $2.99, nearly 10%. Yet trading activity has not kept pace. Volume fell by 10% over 24 hours to $5.76 billion, which suggests fewer spot trades are backing the surge in futures bets. Different data providers tell different parts of the story. CryptoQuant pulls figures from major crypto exchanges and shows OI near $2.92 billion. Based on broader coverage, Coinglass places the number at $8.94 billion. The gap is largely explained by the range of exchanges counted. Some venues that handle large futures flows, including margin and institutional platforms, are captured by one service and not the other. That matters because the total picture of positions across markets can change how a price move plays out. Speculators Build Positions While Volume Eases Traders appear to be building more futures positions even while outright trading slows. Margin-based bets have grown. That makes the market more sensitive to price swings. When open interest increases into a firm resistance level — here, the psychological and technical barrier around $3 — a failed breakout can quickly trigger forced exits and sharp moves in either direction. Put simply: more open bets without matching spot volume raises the odds of sudden volatility. ETF Hopes Add A Different Layer Institutional optimism is also in the mix. In an interview with Paul Barron, Canary Capital CEO Steven McClurg raised his initial estimate for potential XRP ETF inflows from $5 billion to as much as $10 billion. Related Reading: 2%–4% In Crypto? Morgan Stanley Thinks That’s The Smart Move Now He suggested ETF demand could reach $2–3 billion on day one under favorable market conditions. Those projections are drawn from past ETF launches and the large allocation some institutional buyers showed for early Bitcoin products. Reports have also highlighted ongoing talks between the SEC and the CFTC about crypto oversight, a development that could affect ETF approvals and market access. SEC commissioner Paul Atkins has been pressing for what he calls an “innovation exemption” to speed certain approvals. Until clearer rules are in place, big institutional moves remain possible but not guaranteed. Featured image from Vecteezy, chart from TradingView
Matt Hougan, Bitwise’s Chief Investment Officer, posted a brief, bullish note on social media on Oct 6, 2025, writing “$1 trillion inbound….” Related Reading: All Eyes On Solana: $15-B Stablecoin Supply, ETF Demand Drive Next Leg Up Based on reports, that short message kicked off fresh coverage and debate about how large Bitcoin-focused funds could get if current trends continue. Bitcoin was trading near a fresh high at the time, which helped the comment spread quickly. Context Around The Claim Bitcoin hit a new all-time high of $126,080 on Oct 7, 2025. At the same time, data cited by several outlets put global Bitcoin fund assets under management at about $200 billion. Those two figures were used by many market watchers to give the $1 trillion remark context: higher prices + rising fund flows = a much larger market for managed Bitcoin products. $1 trillion inbound…. https://t.co/6qTb3cOqg9 — Matt Hougan (@Matt_Hougan) October 6, 2025 Hougan’s post was not a detailed forecast. It was short and informal. According to coverage, many crypto sites simply reposted the message and tied it to recent ETF inflows and renewed institutional interest. The post did not include a timetable or the assumptions required to get from roughly $200 billion to $1 trillion, and the lack of detail left room for analysts to disagree. Market Reactions And Caution Several mainstream outlets treated the remark as bullish but urged caution. Reuters and other outlets pointed out that institutional adoption is still limited when compared to traditional asset classes. According to some analysts, getting to $1 trillion in Bitcoin fund AUM would mean a big, sustained shift by large investors such as pension plans and big wealth managers, not only short-term retail buying or a single strong month of inflows. Simple Math, Big Gaps If global fund AUM is about $200 billion now, reaching $1 trillion would mean a growth of five times that level. That implies adding roughly $800 billion in assets to crypto funds. Those are not small sums. They would require consistent flows over many months or years, plus choices by big institutions to allocate meaningful portions of their portfolios to Bitcoin. Related Reading: 2%–4% In Crypto? Morgan Stanley Thinks That’s The Smart Move Now What Needs To Happen Analysts say several things would have to happen for that scenario to play out. Based on reports, regulators would need to stay predictable, more large money managers would have to offer and scale Bitcoin products, and major institutional investors would have to shift part of their capital toward these funds. Hougan’s short message has, at minimum, renewed a public conversation about how big Bitcoin investment products might become. Featured image from Wallpapers.com, chart from TradingView
Bitcoin’s exchange withdrawals have climbed to their highest sustained level since 2022, even as the asset trades near record highs. While current outflows remain below the 2023 accumulation peak, the renewed withdrawal trend highlights a behavioral shift in how investors gain exposure to Bitcoin. Institutional demand increasingly flows through spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) rather than […]
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Investor activity in US-listed spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) surged sharply on Oct. 6, mirroring BTC’s continued price gains and growing institutional interest. According to data from SoSoValue, the twelve approved funds collectively absorbed about $1.2 billion in inflows. This is their second-largest single-day haul since launching in 2024 and the strongest performance this year. […]
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Grayscale Investments has become the first American asset manager to integrate staking into spot crypto exchange-traded products, a step that could reshape how traditional investors earn yield on digital assets. In an Oct. 6 statement, the firm announced that staking is now available for its Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust ETF (ETH) and Grayscale Ethereum Trust […]
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Investors have piled into Solana-linked products and on-chain cash, pushing the network back into the spotlight. Based on reports, the total supply of stablecoins sitting on Solana recently climbed to about $15 billion, a new peak that traders say is adding fuel to activity on the chain. Related Reading: 2%–4% In Crypto? Morgan Stanley Thinks That’s The Smart Move Now Stablecoin Liquidity Hits A Milestone The bulk of that supply is held in USDC, which accounts for roughly 75% of stablecoins on Solana, according to analytics cited by market commentators. That concentration has helped trading desks and decentralized apps move larger sums with less friction than on some rival chains. On top of the on-chain cash, US-listed ETFs tied to Solana and related products have recorded fast early takeup, giving institutions a simpler route into the token and staking rewards. The REX-Osprey SOL + Staking ETF, known by the ticker SSK, passed the $100 million AUM mark within days of launch, showing how appetite for regulated access to Solana can materialize quickly. ETFs Bring Fresh Flows And Visibility Reports show that REX-Osprey’s suite of crypto ETFs has now crossed half a billion dollars in combined assets under management, a sign that product innovation on Wall Street is translating into real capital flows into the sector. Market watchers say ETFs let big investors get exposure without interacting directly with wallets and custody solutions. Network Upgrades, Use Cases Part Of The Move Observers point to recent code upgrades and faster settlement as part of why more stablecoins are parked on Solana. Those changes aim to reduce delays and lower costs for traders who move USDC and other dollar-pegged tokens. Although technical gains in and of itself do not produce price movement, they can enhance a network’s attractiveness for high-frequency activity and for projects focused on tokenized assets that require transaction finality. Related Reading: Bitcoin Breaks $123,000 As Rising Open Interest Signals More Action Ahead Regulatory Framework Remains Relevant Regulation and approvals in the United States have influenced this impulse. Asset managers have filed for Solana ETFs and modified their necessary paperwork with the SEC while awaiting permits to list a product tied to the token. According to a recent reports, multiple firms have updated their submissions while the regulator is still reviewing. The broader political backdrop, including comments from US President Donald Trump and others, has kept attention on how policy could tilt institutional demand. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) has approached $100 billion in assets under management, making it the firm’s most profitable ETF despite its launch just 435 days ago. Bloomberg senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas noted on Oct. 6 that IBIT now generates more revenue for BlackRock than funds that have been operating for decades. The […]
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Investment flows into crypto exchange-traded products surged to a record level last week, signaling strong demand from large investors. Related Reading: Bitcoin Breaks $123,000 As Rising Open Interest Signals More Action Ahead According to CoinShares, crypto ETPs drew close to $6 billion in new money in the week that ended Friday, the biggest weekly inflow on record. Bitcoin led the move, taking in $3.6 billion alone as traders and funds piled into BTC offerings. Bitcoin Dominates The Week’s Inflows Reports have disclosed that the latest total beat the prior high of $4.4 billion by about 35%. The week’s gains were not evenly spread. While earlier records had been split more between Bitcoin and Ether, this time Bitcoin funds attracted the lion’s share. Ether ETPs still registered strong interest, adding $1.48 billion and bringing year-to-date inflows for Ether to roughly $13.7 billion. Solana ETPs pulled in $706.5 million, and XRP products saw $219 million. These figures show that investors are putting fresh capital into a range of crypto products, even as BTC takes the lead. Macro Headlines Drove Fresh Buying Based on reports, traders pointed to a mix of macro events that likely pushed allocations into crypto. A recent cut to interest rates by the Fed, weaker-than-expected employment numbers, and concerns about a US government shutdown were all cited by market watchers as triggers. Some investors treated crypto as an alternative play while political and economic worries persisted. Markets reacted fast. Bitcoin climbed above $125,000 during the week, a move that pushed total crypto assets under management past $250 billion, reaching a little over $254 billion. Technical Readings And Analyst Targets Add Fuel According to market analysts and on-chain data observers, the supply of Bitcoin on exchanges has dropped to levels not seen in six years. That trend is often read as holders choosing to keep coins off market platforms, which can reduce selling pressure. As long as Bitcoin $BTC holds above $117,650, the Pricing Bands point to $139,800 next. pic.twitter.com/DTPtz3Wj52 — Ali (@ali_charts) October 4, 2025 Glassnode’s pricing bands were used by some analysts to argue that Bitcoin was holding a key support area and that upside toward $139,800 was possible if that support stayed intact. Related Reading: 2%–4% In Crypto? Morgan Stanley Thinks That’s The Smart Move Now Another forecast mentioned a lower time horizon at around $135,000. These targets were used in the market commentary, and they helped shape market expectations during the move up. Trading flows, too, indicated a clear bias: investors were generally long. As James Butterfill, head of research at CoinShares, describes, buyers did not even turn to short investment products at price highs. If this behavior does not reflect an intent to hedge against the uptick, then it reflects confidence that the asset continues to appreciate. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
According to Morgan Stanley’s wealth unit, some clients should hold only a small slice of cryptocurrencies in their portfolios. The firm’s guidance suggests a cautious approach: up to 2% for more measured portfolios and up to 4% for those seeking higher growth. Related Reading: Bitcoin Breaks $123,000 As Rising Open Interest Signals More Action Ahead For accounts built around income or capital preservation, the guidance points to 0% crypto exposure. Small Stakes, Careful Rules The bank tells its advisors that crypto belongs in the “speculative” part of a plan. Based on reports, the recommended exposure is meant to be modest and controlled. Morgan Stanley prefers clients access crypto through exchange-traded products rather than buying every coin directly. That keeps custody and reporting simpler, the guidance says. It also means brokers can use ETFs and ETPs to give clients exposure without requiring them to manage wallets. This is huge. New Special Report from Morgan Stanley GIC: “we aim to support our Financial Advisors and clients, who may flexibly allocate to cryptocurrency as part of their multiasset portfolios.” GIC guides 16,000 advisors managing $2 trillion in savings and wealth for… pic.twitter.com/RBWFxlRNkS — Hunter Horsley (@HHorsley) October 5, 2025 How To Manage The Exposure Rebalancing is part of the advice. Reports show the firm recommends checking and trimming positions on a set schedule so that a crypto stake does not balloon during a rally. Advisors are told to match allocations to client goals, not to follow price moves. The guidance is clear: this is not for people who need steady income. It is for clients who can tolerate wide swings and who understand the risk of losing their full investment. NEW: MORGAN STANLEY IS MONTHS AWAY FROM OFFERING CRYPTO TRADING THROUGH E-TRADE, CALLS IT ‘TIP OF THE ICEBERG’ – PER CNBC pic.twitter.com/YIE8Qte7R8 — DEGEN NEWS (@DegenerateNews) September 23, 2025 A Move Toward More Access Morgan Stanley is also working on ways to make crypto easier to trade for some of its clients. Based on reports, the firm has a deal to let E*Trade customers trade cryptocurrencies via a partner platform. Initial support is expected for Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana. That shift would expand access while keeping many of the operational and custody functions with a regulated provider. Market Reaction And Industry Context Analysts and advisors reacted as expected. Some welcomed the clarity and the firm’s limits. Others said the guidance still leaves open big questions about regulation and long-term risk. The move reflects a wider trend among big wealth managers that are opening controlled doors to digital assets while still warning clients about volatility and legal uncertainty. Related Reading: Bitcoin Just Did It — New Record High Above $125,000 This ‘Uptober’ Large wealth firms set norms for many investors. When a major bank offers concrete percentages, it can shape what advisors recommend across the market. Based on Morgan Stanley’s view, crypto will likely remain a niche allocation for the foreseeable future. The firm’s language stresses caution and individual fit. Investors who want exposure will find managed options and clearer paths to trade. But the bottom line is unchanged: only those who can accept big swings should consider putting money into these assets. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
Bitcoin pushed to a fresh all-time high on Sunday, trading above $125,000 in Asian hours as markets extended gains into October. According to reports, the token rose about 2.7% to roughly $125,245 on the day, topping its prior August peak near $124,480. Related Reading: Bitcoin Breaks $123,000 As Rising Open Interest Signals More Action Ahead Institutional Flows And Political Signals Based on reports, a large wave of demand through US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs has been a key fuel for the move, with weekly net inflows into those funds reported at around $3.24 billion. Investors and traders also pointed to a weaker US dollar and broader equity strength as helping push prices higher. Some coverage tied the shift in sentiment to policy signals under US President Donald Trump, and to worries about a possible US government shutdown that nudged buyers toward alternative stores of value. Traders See ‘Uptober’ Playing Out “Uptober” — a nickname for October’s often bullish stretch — has returned this year, and traders say technical breakouts after Bitcoin flipped $120,000 into support added momentum. Reports show BTC briefly climbed as high as $125,750 during early Asian trade before pulling back, a sign of fast buying followed by profit-taking in some venues. Bitcoin Prices: This cryptocurrency surges to all-time high past USD 125K; Here’s whyhttps://t.co/A1RxGUwdGb — ET NOW (@ETNOWlive) October 5, 2025 Liquidity Tightening On Exchanges Based on reports, the amount of Bitcoin kept on centralized exchanges has fallen, which reduces immediate sellable supply when buyers step in. That thinning supply, combined with fresh ETF demand, is a recipe for sharper moves in price when flows spike. Market watchers caution that such patterns can amplify both ups and downs. What Analysts And Traders Are Watching Options desks and chart watchers are flagging near-term resistance levels above current highs, while some technical scenarios point to larger targets in the months ahead — figures like $135,000 and even higher have been floated by certain market players, though those are projections rather than certainties. Volume and fund flows will likely determine whether the rally holds or cools. Related Reading: All-Time High Alert: BNB Smashes $1,111 Barrier – Details What Comes Next According to observers, this run matters because it has pushed Bitcoin back into the conversation alongside major asset classes, and, for a moment, the token’s market value ranked among the world’s largest, even overtaking Amazon on some measures. Still, volatility is high. Sharp reversals, policy shifts, or a sudden change in ETF flows could quickly alter the picture. Meanwhile, a mix of institutional buying, seasonal momentum, and macro factors helped lift Bitcoin to new highs. The rally has drawn fresh attention from investors, but it also comes with the familiar risks of big price swings. Markets will be watching flows, dollar moves, and any policy signals from Washington for clues on what comes next. Featured image from Pixabay, chart from TradingView
The U.S.-listed spot ETFs registered a net inflow of $3.24 billion in the week ended Oct. 3.
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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