Bitcoin leads gains above $106,000, yet a CME gap hints at potential short-term volatility.
Bitcoin was managing a modest bounce early Wednesday following yesterday's tumble below $100,000.
Mike Novogratz’s Galaxy Digital has moved more Bitcoin out of its wallets, stirring fresh debate about whether big players are selling or just handling client business. Related Reading: Bitcoin Drop Shaves $5 Billion From Satoshi Nakamoto’s Untouched Fortune According to on-chain trackers and posts shared by analytics firm CryptoQuant, a total of 1,531 BTC was recently transferred out of wallets linked to Galaxy. Galaxy’s Client Trades Galaxy acts as both a merchant bank and a trading desk for institutions, so large transfers don’t always mean the firm is cutting its own exposure. Reports have pointed out that Galaxy has executed major client orders before — including a notional sale of over 80,000 BTC in the past quarter — and many of those trades are handled off-exchange via OTC channels. Those facts make it hard to read short-term outflows as pure profit-taking by Novogratz’s firm. Galaxy Digital Outflow Spikes ???? Over 1,531 BTC moved out of Galaxy Digital wallets — a clear sign of rising short-term selling pressure in the market. ???? pic.twitter.com/6BdsOZFatM — Maartunn (@JA_Maartun) October 31, 2025 On-Chain Pattern Adds Detail The 1,531 BTC movement follows a string of recorded outflows. For example, trackers logged an outflow of 411 BTC on Oct. 24, suggesting this isn’t an isolated blip but part of several recent transfers tied to the firm’s wallets. Some analysts say the pattern looks like growing selling pressure. Other market watchers say the sums are consistent with client execution and rebalancing. Market Sentiment Split Sentiment indicators show a split mood. Social measures and the so-called Fear and Greed gauge have dipped into fear territory lately. Yet heads of some asset managers argue the opposite. Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley has said institutions are “rushing in,” and he points to growing institutional interest as a signal that demand is building at higher levels. Those two views sit at odds: visible outflows and rocky short-term flows on one side, and growing institutional allocation on the other. Price Context And What It Means Bitcoin has been trading just a little over $110,000 as these moves happen. That price level matters because traders watch it as a barrier for bulls. When big transfers land near key price points, they get extra attention; some see them as profit-taking, others as routine client service. Either way, the net effect on price depends on whether buyers step in to absorb the supply. Related Reading: Dogecoin Ignites — 60% Volume Boom Teases Potential Rally Signals Traders Are Watching Keep an eye on three items: ETF flows, OTC activity, and on-chain outflows from known custodians. Spot crypto ETFs have shown net withdrawals in recent weeks, which can sap demand even if big institutions are slowly buying elsewhere. If ETF outflows persist while wallets tied to major brokers keep moving coins out, price pressure may rise. But if inflows return to spot ETFs or large buyers match the OTC sales, that pressure can ease quickly. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
The company is selling $1.15 billion in exchangeable notes in a private offering.
Cantor, Canaccord and Benchmark all raised their Galaxy price objectives.
Galaxy COO Chris Ferraro touted disciplined execution and Galaxy One’s appeal to high-net-worth clients; execs say funding efficiency will drive long-term profitability.
Some of the top digital assets execs are heading to a meeting this week with U.S. Senate Democrats to see about getting the market structure bill moving.
The unnamed investor bought nearly 13 million shares from the company and some executives. The firm intends to use the proceeds to boost its Helios data center project.
Prince's BlockFi became a symbol of crypto’s lending boom and bust, offering interest-bearing accounts, before collapsing when FTX’s failure left it short of liquidity.
The new GalaxyOne platform offers 4%–8% yields and unified trading across crypto, stocks and ETFs.
Galaxy’s Will Owens says memecoins have become a lasting part of crypto, reshaping culture, trading and infrastructure while fueling activity on Pump.fun.
Bitcoin has reclaimed the $115,000 level, restoring momentum after weeks of uncertainty and signaling that bulls are regaining strength. The move comes as traders push back against selling pressure, with renewed optimism spreading across the market. For many, the rebound highlights Bitcoin’s resilience and its ability to bounce after testing key support levels. Related Reading: The Bitcoin Long: Bybit Traders Push BTC Taker Buy/Sell Ratio Above 24 Yet, not everyone feels convinced. Several analysts warn that despite the recent upside, Bitcoin may still face the risk of a deeper correction. The recovery looks promising, but the broader structure remains fragile, and cautious voices continue to dominate discussions. A failure to hold above $115,000 could once again expose the market to volatility and downside pressure. Adding another layer of concern, key data shows that Galaxy Digital’s Bitcoin sales remain ongoing. These sales, taking place even as Bitcoin rises, highlight the complex dynamics at play and temper the optimism around the recent rally. Galaxy Sales Weigh On Bitcoin Top analyst Darkfost shared fresh data that revealed a significant move in Bitcoin markets yesterday. According to him, 1,190 BTC were sent mainly to Binance, most likely to be sold. At current prices, that transaction represents more than $135 million worth of Bitcoin, underscoring that large-scale institutional selling continues even as bulls fight to sustain momentum above $115,000. Such transfers often signal that sellers, in this case Galaxy Digital, are actively reducing exposure, which can pressure the market during sensitive periods. While Bitcoin has managed to rebound from its recent lows near $108,000, these heavy sales create an overhang of supply that traders must absorb before a convincing uptrend can take hold. The timing adds even more weight, as Bitcoin enters a new stage marked by macro uncertainty. The looming US government shutdown now stands as one of the biggest risk factors for global markets. Political deadlock in Washington threatens to disrupt financial stability and could trigger volatility across equities, bonds, and digital assets. For Bitcoin, this situation creates both risk and opportunity: on one hand, fear-driven selling could drag prices lower; on the other, Bitcoin’s role as a hedge may attract inflows from investors seeking protection. Related Reading: Bitcoin Short-Term Holders At Cost Basis: SOPR At 1 Signals Mareket Equilibrium BTC Approaches Resistance After Strong Rebound Bitcoin is trading near $116,200 after a sharp rebound from last week’s lows around $109,000. The 8-hour chart highlights renewed bullish momentum, with price now pressing toward the key resistance zone at $117,500. This level has repeatedly capped rallies since late August, making it the line to watch for confirmation of a broader breakout. The recent move higher also pushed BTC back above its 50-period (blue) and 100-period (green) moving averages, both of which had previously acted as resistance. The price is now consolidating above these levels, showing that bulls are regaining short-term control. However, the 200-period moving average (red) sits just overhead near $115,000, and Bitcoin has only just cleared it — leaving the breakout unconfirmed. Related Reading: Bitcoin Retail Demand Retreats: 30D Change Falls To Lowest Level Since July Momentum remains constructive, but the market still faces a pivotal test. A decisive close above $117,500 could invite stronger buying pressure, opening the door for a run toward $120,000 and potentially retesting the yearly highs near $125,000. Conversely, rejection at this level could trigger profit-taking, dragging the price back toward $114,000 or even $112,000. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView
Galaxy’s tokenized fund will ultimately be available on the Ethereum, Solana and Stellar blockchains, said a person familiar with the plans.
Solana’s token moved into the spotlight this week as reports tied renewed upward pressure to heavy buys by major players. Related Reading: Dogecoin Breaks Out With A 32% Surge: Time To Buy Or Too Late To Chase? Traders and on-chain watchers noticed large transfers off exchanges and a rise in holding activity. That flow has pushed Solana into a fresh bout of attention from investors who watch big-wallet moves. Galaxy Digital Buying Spree According to reports, Galaxy Digital has been one of the most active buyers, taking on more than $1 billion in SOL in recent days. Transfers out of exchange addresses and into private wallets were flagged by researchers. Reports have disclosed that this type of accumulation often removes supply from the market, at least temporarily, and can leave prices more sensitive to new demand. Galaxy Digital bought $1.35 Billion in $SOL this week. That’s 5.82 million $SOL accumulated in just 7 days, the largest institutional Solana purchases this year. But they didn’t buy the cycle top. They’re front-running something deeper. Solana’s onchain activity is gradually… pic.twitter.com/vzKcDxk5JE — Ash Crypto (@Ashcryptoreal) September 14, 2025 Technical Support Holds Near Key Levels Traders pointed to a cluster of support around $220–$230. That zone matters because it was a barrier that, once cleared, turned into a floor for buyers to defend. Short squeezes were also observed, where traders betting against SOL were pushed to close positions. Volume spiked on some of the upward moves, which made runs sharper, and that can speed up both gains and corrections. ???? Galaxy Digital just bought $240.58 million in $SOL in 5 hours. Institutional accumulation is real#SOL pic.twitter.com/wG1r8qEzTg — Money Guru Digital (@Moneygurudigi) September 14, 2025 Bullish Forecasts Vary Widely Based on reports from market commentary, the range of price forecasts now stretches far. Some analysts put nearer-term targets at $250 or $300 if buying continues and technicals hold. More optimistic scenarios, often framed as longer-term or best-case outcomes, extend the outlook to $350–$450. A claim that SOL could reach $460 has circulated in some corners, but clear public backing for that exact figure appears limited in mainstream outlets. $SOL Solana is showing three major levels of interest before a strong pullback is likely. The most probable targets to watch are ~$260, ~$380, and ~$460 before a major correction sets in. The RRR ratio for longs remains poor, unless additional risk is taken on through leverage. pic.twitter.com/vuQQO3tF4V — XForceGlobal (@XForceGlobal) September 14, 2025 What $460 Would Require For SOL to climb toward $460, a chain of events probably needs to align. Large and sustained institutional inflows would help, and the creation or expansion of SOL treasuries could remove more tokens from circulation. Regulatory clarity or the launch of regulated products that let big pools buy SOL safely would widen the buyer base. Finally, stronger real-world use on the Solana chain — more transactions, apps, and revenue — would add a fundamental argument for much higher valuations. Time also matters; even strong bull cases often play out over many months. Related Reading: Dogecoin Defies Odds, Jumps 21% Even As ETF Debut Gets Pushed Back Risks And What To Watch Market participants warned that risks remain. If macro conditions tighten, or if network problems reappear, any rally can be cut short. Overbought readings on some indicators suggest a pullback is possible before further gains. Watch exchange flows, whether large wallets keep withdrawing SOL, and whether the $220–$230 band holds. Those signals should tell traders a lot about the likely next leg. Featured image from Shutterstock, chart from TradingView
Forward Industries (FORD) announced on Sept. 15 that it has acquired and staked more than 6.8 million SOL tokens for its Solana Treasury Strategy. Despite the scale of the acquisition, the impact has yet to show up in FORD’s share price. According to Google Finance data, the stock is down more than 2% to $33.51 […]
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Solana (SOL) could be near the long-awaited price discovery phase after climbing to a seven-month high. However, an analyst suggested investors remain cautious, as the market rally is “closer to the end than the beginning.” Related Reading: Avalanche (AVAX) Hits 7-Month High After Key Resistance Breakout – Analysts Eyes $40 Next Solana Eyes Last Major Resistance On Friday, Solana reached a seven-month high of $241.84 after breaking out of its consolidation range earlier in the week. The cryptocurrency had been trading within the $120-$220 price range since the start of February, failing to reclaim the range’s high during the recent short-term recoveries. The ongoing rally has sent the cryptocurrency past multiple crucial barriers, “getting close to the final resistance,” analyst Crypto Jelle stated. He highlighted that SOL has been “quietly pushing higher, without anyone paying attention,” climbing 20% since Sunday. Now that the altcoin is attempting to reclaim the $240 area as support, the analyst pointed out that Solana has “one last hurdle to overcome” before price discovery. According to the post, if SOL reclaims the $250 level, “the sky is the limit,” as this area has been a crucial macro resistance level over the past two years. To the analyst, turning this level into support could set the base for a rally to $600. Similarly, analyst Ali Martinez suggested that SOL’s main target sits at around the $1,314.41 level after the altcoin broke out of a massive three-year cup and handle pattern. Nonetheless, Altcoin Sherpa issued a warning to investors on X, stating that “Now is NOT the time to ape in gigantic.” He asserted that despite thinking that Solana, Ethereum (ETH), and BNB “generally go higher from here, (…) the bulk of the move is done for these.” The analyst explained that he will remain bullish “until shown otherwise,” and expects a great performance in the coming months, but noted that the bull run is “closer to the end than the beginning.” “We are lucky that the marginal buyers are Tradfi with these DATs but with Saylor not buying as much, hard to tell where the next set of flows come from,” he stated. ‘SOL Season’ Momentum Grows Bitwise’s CIO Matt Hougan recently forecasted a bullish Q4 rally for Solana, affirming that the cryptocurrency has “all the ingredients (…) for an epic end-of-year run.” He suggested that it could start a “Solana Season” fueled by exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and strong corporate treasury purchases. Notably, multiple spot Solana ETFs are awaiting the approval of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) after the regulatory agency delayed the decision deadline last month. As a result, issuers and investors are expecting a positive outcome around the first half of October. Additionally, the recently launched Solana Treasury company, Forward Industries Inc., announced it had successfully closed its private investment in public equity (PIPE) financing on September 11, securing gross proceeds of approximately $1.65 billion for the Company. As reported by NewsBTC, Galaxy Digital, Jump Crypto, and Multicoin Capital announced their plan to establish the SOL treasury company to purchase the cryptocurrency, stake it, and generate excess returns. Related Reading: Bitcoin Breakdown Averted? Analyst Says This Level Will Determine BTC’s Fate “Forward Industries intends to use the net proceeds from the offering primarily to purchase SOL, the native digital asset of the Solana blockchain,” the company reaffirmed in its Thursday statement. As of this writing, SOL is trading at $239.86, a 6.1% increase in the daily timeframe. Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com
The maneuver could be linked to digital asset treasury firm Forward Industries, which raised $1.65 billion to accumulate SOL with Galaxy's backing.
The sharp moves happened amid a relatively muted action in the broader crypto market, with bitcoin modestly up above $114,000.
Solana (SOL) experienced a notable 6% price increase to start the week, following the announcement of a new initiative involving three major players in the crypto sector: Galaxy Digital, Jump Crypto, and Multicoin Capital. This collaboration aims to establish a new Solana treasury. $1.65 Billion PIPE Offering To Establish Solana Treasury In a revelation made earlier on Monday, Forward Industries (FORD) disclosed its plans for a private investment in public equity (PIPE) offering, with commitments totaling $1.65 billion in cash and stablecoins. This offering is being spearheaded by crypto-focused investment manager Galaxy Digital, Jump Crypto, and Multicoin Capital, all of which will provide vital capital for the new treasury fund. Financial advisor C/M Capital Partners will also participate in this venture. By leveraging the expertise and resources of Galaxy Digital, Jump Crypto, and Multicoin, Forward Industries aims to generate increased on-chain returns and enhance long-term shareholder value through active participation in Solana’s growth. Related Reading: Dogecoin Leads Altcoin Rally Amid ETF Speculation: Is $1.50 the Next Big Target? Michael Pruitt, CEO of Forward Industries, expressed his view about the initiative, stating, “Our strategy to build an active Solana treasury program underscores our conviction in the long-term potential of SOL and our commitment to building shareholder value by directly participating in its growth.” As part of this initiative, Kyle Samani, co-founder and Managing Partner of Multicoin, is expected to assume the role of Chairman of the Board of Directors upon the closing of the PIPE. Samani, who has been a long advocate of the Solana protocol, believes that the platform is often “misunderstood and undervalued,” stating: Real economic value is being generated on Solana. An institutional-scale treasury can be deployed in sophisticated ways within the Solana ecosystem to create differentiated value and increase SOL per share at a faster rate than simply being a passive holder.” Galaxy’s President and Chief Investment Officer, Chris Ferraro, along with Saurabh Sharma, Chief Investment Officer at Jump Crypto, are also anticipated to join as Board observers. SOL Strategies Set For Nasdaq Debut Mike Novogratz, Founder and CEO of Galaxy, expressed confidence in the initiative, stating that with the leadership of Samani, Ferraro, and Sharma, Forward Industries is poised to distinguish itself as a leading publicly traded entity within the SOL ecosystem. Jump Crypto’s Sharma echoed this sentiment, expressing excitement about Forward Industries’ strategy centered on Solana. He emphasized the opportunity to offer investors access to innovative on-chain return sources that extend beyond traditional staking, leveraging Solana’s advanced decentralized finance ecosystem. Related Reading: Ethereum Price To Clear $5,000 If This Level Is Broken Notably, the new treasury company will join SOL Strategies. As reported by NewsBTC last week, SOL Strategies was the first Solana treasury firm to receive approval for listing on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol “SRKTE.” Trading is expected to begin on Tuesday. With the formation of the new treasury company, SOL’s price skyrocketed toward the key $215 line, outperforming its peers in the top 10 largest cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (BTC). However, SOL still trades 27% below the $293 record reached earlier this year. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com
Forward Industries’ (FORD) stock price more than doubled after the company revealed plans to launch a $1.65 billion Solana treasury program. The rally followed news that Forward Industries had secured private placement commitments in cash and stablecoins from several industry giants, including Galaxy Digital, Jump Crypto, Multicoin Capital, and C/M Capital Partners, LP, one of […]
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The design firm turned digital-asset player secured backing from Galaxy Digital, Jump Crypto, and Multicoin Capital in what it calls the largest Solana-focused treasury financing to date.
The market for tokenized equities could expand to nearly $190 trillion within the next 20 years, according to new projections from Galaxy Research. Galaxy made this projection after it became one of the first public companies to tokenize its stock on the Solana blockchain via Superstate, which specializes in compliant tokenization infrastructure. Speaking on the […]
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Bitcoin is once again at the center of market attention, facing a decisive test after several days of heightened volatility. Last Friday, BTC lost the crucial $110,000 support level, sparking concerns that the recent rally may be running out of steam. Since then, the market has been marked by sharp swings as bulls attempt to defend current levels against mounting selling pressure. Related Reading: Ethereum Leads Market While Altcoins Lose Ground – Details Analysts are increasingly divided. While some believe this is a healthy consolidation within a broader uptrend, others are warning that Bitcoin could be on the brink of a deeper correction. With fear creeping back into sentiment, traders are closely watching key levels that could determine the next phase of price action. Adding to the uncertainty, new data from CryptoQuant reveals that Galaxy Digital has been selling BTC in the past hours, fueling speculation about whether institutional players are beginning to take profits. Such moves often amplify volatility, as smaller investors react to large-scale transactions by whales and funds. With Bitcoin’s trajectory at a crossroads, the coming days will be crucial. Either bulls regain control and push BTC back above resistance, or selling pressure intensifies, dragging the market into its sharpest correction since the summer rally. Galaxy Digital Sells BTC, Signals Market Shift According to CryptoQuant analyst Maartunn, Galaxy Digital’s Bitcoin balance has dropped by 1,167 BTC, adding fresh pressure to an already fragile market. The move comes at a moment when Bitcoin is testing crucial levels after losing the $110,000 mark last Friday, intensifying speculation that institutions may be locking in profits. While the reduction in holdings may not seem overwhelming in isolation, the timing has sparked concerns as Bitcoin’s next weekly close approaches. The broader market context makes this development even more significant. Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency, is consolidating around key demand levels after weeks of heavy volatility, suggesting that capital rotation is slowing while investors reassess their risk appetite. If ETH continues to hold firm, it may provide a degree of support for altcoins, but Bitcoin remains the decisive anchor for market sentiment. For Bitcoin, the next sessions represent a make-or-break phase. A strong weekly close above $110,000 could help restore confidence, signaling that the recent correction was temporary profit-taking rather than the start of a deeper downturn. Conversely, if selling pressure persists and BTC fails to recover, analysts warn of a possible slide toward $100,000 as the next major support zone. With Galaxy Digital’s activity highlighting institutional caution, investors are left weighing whether this is a short-term shakeout or the first sign of a broader distribution trend. Either way, the market’s reaction in the coming days will set the tone for the weeks ahead. Related Reading: Ethereum Demand Climbs As Monthly Transactions Hit New All-Time High Bitcoin Struggles To Hold Support As Selling Pressure Mounts Bitcoin (BTC) is trading around $108,764, showing signs of weakness after failing to recover from last week’s breakdown below the $110,000 level. The daily chart highlights how BTC has struggled to regain momentum, with repeated rejections around $112,000 confirming heavy selling pressure from the market. The technical outlook suggests that Bitcoin is now sitting at a crucial crossroads. The 50-day moving average (blue line) near $111,673 has flipped into resistance, a bearish signal that underscores the market’s current weakness. Meanwhile, the 100-day moving average (green line) at $116,323 has also begun sloping downward, suggesting that medium-term momentum is turning bearish. Related Reading: Bitcoin Index Highlights Two Accumulations And Five Distribution Waves This Cycle – Details Support, however, lies around the 200-day moving average (red line) near $101,207. If BTC continues to trend lower, this level will be critical to watch, as it could provide the foundation for a rebound. Losing it would open the door to a deeper correction, with $100,000 emerging as the next psychological level. Bitcoin’s inability to reclaim the $110K–$112K zone leaves it vulnerable to further downside. Bulls must step in soon to defend support, or the market risks accelerating into its largest correction since the summer rally. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView
Digital asset treasuries have become all the rage recently, with many firms copying the strategy popularized by Michael Saylor's bitcoin (BTC) holding firm Strategy.
Galaxy, SharpLink, BitMine were among the names that plunged nearly 10% as risk appetite faded and bitcoin sunk to $113,000.
Shares of Galaxy Digital faced a significant decline on Tuesday following the release of disappointing quarterly earnings and revenue figures. The crypto-investment and data-center company reported earnings per share of $0.8 for the second quarter, falling short of Wall Street’s consensus estimate of $0.18. Galaxy Digital Shares Plunge 10% Revenue for the period totaled $9.1 billion, markedly below analysts’ expectations of $13.9 billion. Consequently, Galaxy’s stock, GLXY, plummeted by 10%, settling at $27.68. According to Barron’s, the downturn can be attributed to a broader trend affecting the cryptocurrency sector, where trading volumes have waned significantly since spring, pushing digital assets like Bitcoin to retrace 7% below its record price peak. Related Reading: Bitcoin Stuck In Macro Purgatory—Top Analyst Says Q4 Or Bust Galaxy reported a 22% decrease in digital-asset trading volumes from the first quarter, primarily driven by reduced spot-trading activity. The firm’s crypto sales, which represent its largest revenue stream, fell to $8.6 billion in the second quarter, down from $12.8 billion in the first quarter and $8.8 billion a year prior. Despite the disappointing earnings report, there was some positive news on the horizon. Galaxy announced that CoreWeave has committed to utilizing all the electrical power approved at its Helios data-center campus in West Texas, where construction is reportedly proceeding on schedule. Additionally, Galaxy has agreed to acquire an extra 160 acres of land and a 1 gigawatt load interconnection request adjacent to the campus. CEO Mike Novogratz expressed optimism about the Helios project, stating, “Helios will be a top five data center in the world if we get that fully built out.” The company anticipates generating revenue from its data-center operations in the first half of 2026. In light of the CoreWeave announcement and the expanded capacity potential at Helios, Piper Sandler analyst Patrick Moley noted that shares might be undervalued, suggesting they should trade higher. The firm has rated Galaxy stock as Overweight, with a price target of $36. Coinbase Unveils $2 Billion Senior Notes Offering In related news, Coinbase Global also experienced a slight dip in its stock, which fell by 1% on Tuesday following the announcement of a $2 billion offering of convertible senior notes aimed at qualified institutional buyers. This offering includes $1 billion in notes maturing in 2029 and another $1 billion due in 2032. Additionally, initial purchasers will have the option to acquire up to $150 million more of each series. Related Reading: XRP Soars 35% in a Month: Will Ripple’s Legal Win and Whale Activity Send Price to New Highs? These notes will be senior, unsecured obligations with interest payable semi-annually, and they can be converted into cash, Class A common stock, or a combination of both at Coinbase’s discretion. To minimize potential dilution resulting from these conversions, Coinbase plans to engage in capped call transactions, partially funded by the proceeds from the offering. The remaining funds will be allocated to support general corporate needs, including working capital, capital expenditures, investments, acquisitions, and potential debt repurchases. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com
Helmed by CEO Mike Novogratz, the firm secured the entire 800MW of HPC capacity at Helios after CoreWeave exercised its final option.
Ethereum is once again approaching critical levels after a stretch of volatile yet bullish price action. Following a sharp rebound from yesterday’s low of around $3,675, ETH is now trading above the $3,800 mark, regaining momentum as traders eye a decisive move. While short-term volatility remains, the overall structure favors continuation—provided ETH can break cleanly above the $4,000 resistance level. Related Reading: Bitcoin Heat Macro Phase Signals Market Sits Between Accumulation And Distribution This threshold now stands as the key barrier between consolidation and a potential rally toward new highs. A confirmed breakout would likely ignite fresh bullish momentum across the broader altcoin market. Until then, price remains trapped in a narrowing range, testing both trader patience and liquidity depth. Meanwhile, on-chain data supports the bullish case. According to blockchain analytics platform Arkham, whales have ramped up their accumulation, with large addresses steadily adding to their ETH holdings in recent days. This ongoing accumulation trend reflects growing conviction among high-cap players and adds weight to the possibility of further upside in the months ahead. Whale Receives Ethereum From Galaxy OTC As Institutions Double Down Ethereum’s bullish narrative gained further momentum this week after Arkham disclosed a massive on-chain transaction involving a major institutional player. A fresh wallet address—0xdf0A67Ded855F8ea4baB6399690883243c0e2EF3—just received $153 million worth of ETH, purchased directly through Galaxy Digital’s over-the-counter (OTC) desk. The scale and nature of this transaction suggest growing institutional conviction in Ethereum’s long-term potential. This isn’t just another whale move. The fact that the ETH was funneled into a new wallet from a regulated OTC provider underscores the strategic accumulation taking place behind the scenes. As traditional finance increasingly integrates with crypto, Ethereum’s utility, programmability, and future role in tokenized finance are making it a high-conviction play among institutional allocators. This heavy buy comes after a prolonged period of weakness. Earlier this year, ETH suffered persistent selling pressure, with price action sliding lower for months. Retail interest faded, and sentiment turned bearish. But while the public panicked, sophisticated players appear to have taken the other side of the trade—accumulating quietly during the downturn. Related Reading: BlackRock Goes Heavy on Ethereum: Buys 4x More ETH Than BTC ETH Consolidates Below Resistance Ethereum (ETH) continues to trade in a tight range just below the key resistance level of $3,860.80, as shown in the 4-hour chart. Despite recent price volatility, ETH has remained above its 50- and 100-period moving averages, currently near $3,756 and $3,629, respectively. This suggests that bullish momentum is still intact in the short term. Volume has picked up slightly, indicating rising interest from traders as ETH tests this critical horizontal resistance. The price has failed to close decisively above this level multiple times since July 25, highlighting its significance. However, the consistent higher lows forming over the past week point to building buying pressure beneath the surface. Related Reading: Bitcoin Long-Term Holders Begin Distribution: Mirroring Fall 2024 Cycle A confirmed breakout above $3,860.80 could open the door for a push toward the psychological $4,000 level and beyond. Conversely, failure to break resistance may lead to another retest of the 100-period moving average or even the $3,700 support zone. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView
Bitcoin’s summer melt-up has come to an abrupt halt. The benchmark cryptocurrency slipped from an intraday peak above $119,000 late Thursday to trade as low as $115,800 in European morning hours, its weakest print in a fortnight. The 2.7 percentage-point slide followed an unmistakable on-chain signal: Galaxy Digital quietly pushed more than 10,000 BTC—worth about $1.18 billion at the time—onto major exchanges in less than eight hours, according to wallet-tracking firm Lookonchain. Galaxy Digital Triggers Bitcoin Slide “Bitcoin sell-off still underway! Galaxy Digital deposited another 2,850 BTC ($330.44M) to exchanges,” Lookonchain warned on X in the early European morning hours, noting that the transfer originated from a Satoshi-era whale that re-awakened this month. Prior to that, the analytics account posted an alert: “Note that Galaxy Digital has deposited over 10,000 BTC ($1.18B) to exchanges in the past 8 hours!” Screenshots of Arkham Intelligence dashboards showed a series of multi-million-dollar transactions converging on Binance, Bybit and OKX. Related Reading: Bitcoin Rally Signal? Analyst Links Binance Spot Volume Surges To Price Upswings The flows are the latest chapter in a saga that began on 4 July, when an address dormant since 2011 started chopping an 80,009-BTC trove into 10,000-coin tranches. By 18 July the final 40,191 BTC—worth $4.8 billion—had landed at Galaxy, a move many analysts interpreted as a potential sale. That potential is now reality. On-chain data shows Galaxy sends Bitcoin to various crypto exchanges almost every minute to sell it. The BTC price is reacting with textbook symmetry: spot BTC slipped through $118,000 during the Asian session before knifing to $116,000 as London desks opened, wiping roughly $55 billion from bitcoin’s market value in just 4 hours. Galaxy Digital, run by billionaire Michael Novogratz, offered no public comment at the time of writing and has not filed any Form 8-K that might indicate a balance-sheet reshuffle. The firm’s most recent media appearance came on CNBC yesterday, where Novogratz repeated his view that Ether could “outperform” bitcoin over the next few months,” but did not hint at near-term selling. Related Reading: Are Traders Walking Into a Bitcoin Bull Trap at $118K? Here’s What the Data Shows While motives remain opaque, market spectators were quick to theorise. “Looks like the Bitcoin selloff is Galaxy Digital market dumping from a batch of 80K BTC. Could be because they were asked to for a client, something related to Saylor, or moving into Ethereum as Novogratz suggested ETH may move more than BTC in the next few months (today on CNBC). Not worried. They have about 27K left to sell (if they’re selling the full 80k), people buy, life goes on, it continues upwards,” the crypto-focused account Autism Capital posted via X. Capriole Investments founder Charles Edwards commented via X: “At the same time that this OG whale is dropping 10K slugs into spot markets today, we have 30K of leveraged longs opening on the dip. Not a price prediction and changes nothing mid- to long-term, but this is not a great sign for the short-term price action. Even if all 80K BTC are nuked, if Treasury Company demand remains consistent, it will all be consumed in a couple weeks.” At press time, BTC traded at $115,476. Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com
Jefferies assigned Galaxy (GLXY) a buy rating and a $35 price target