United States President Donald Trump late Wednesday signed legislation that ended the country’s 43-day government shutdown, reopening federal agencies and restarting paused services after what had become the longest shutdown in modern history. Reports have disclosed the measure passed both houses this week and moves quickly to restore pay and services. Related Reading: Dogecoin Alert! Price Could Explode Over 2,800%, Analyst Says Funding Push Restores Pay And Services According to official House materials, the measure passed the House by a 222–209 vote and carries continuing appropriations that fund agencies through January 30, 2026. The bill covers several full-year appropriations and aims to return back pay to hundreds of thousands of federal workers who were furloughed or forced to work without pay. President Trump signs bill to OFFICIALLY reopen the government, ending the Democrat Shutdown. Let’s get our country WORKING again. ???????? pic.twitter.com/QJqX90k9sC — The White House (@WhiteHouse) November 13, 2025 Markets Liked The Certainty Risk assets jumped as lawmakers moved to end the standoff. Reports have disclosed Bitcoin climbed back toward the $105,000 area after the breakthrough, while broader crypto tokens also showed gains as traders priced in the reduction of fiscal uncertainty. Short, sharp moves in the market reflected traders unwinding defensive positions. Crypto Reaction In Numbers Bitcoin rose from lows near $99,300 earlier in the week to above $105,000 on news of progress, a move that some outlets measured as a roughly 6.7% uptick over recent sessions. Ethereum recovered toward about $3,600 as investors rotated back into riskier assets. These moves came alongside rallies in stocks and other risk markets. Based on reports from market commentators, the end of the shutdown reduced one layer of macro uncertainty. That made it easier for large funds and ETFs to move money without the risk of sudden policy disruption. Some short-term flows into crypto appear tied to renewed confidence that key infrastructure — like air travel and federal programs — will run normally again. Political Fallout And Next Steps Lawmakers from both parties have already signaled new fights ahead, with pressure to address policy items that were left out of the funding package. The White House framed the outcome as a win for governance, while critics said parts of the deal leave important programs and protections unresolved. Related Reading: XRP Has Held Its Ground As Most Altcoins Fall, Market Observers Say Market Watchers Offer Caution While the immediate market reaction was positive, several analysts warned that gains tied to the shutdown’s end could be temporary. Volatility may return if political gridlock reemerges or if technical resistance levels hold for major tokens. The buying seen on the reopening was broad, but not unanimous, and many traders are watching whether flows remain steady into year-end. Featured image from ABC News, chart from TradingView
According to Bloomberg Intelligence’s Mike McGlone, Bitcoin has entered a “do-or-die” phase as traders watch a narrow price band for signs of direction. From an Oct. 6 level of $123,500, the coin tumbled almost 20% to a low of $99,900 on Nov. 4 before recovering to about $106,350. Reports show the move left Bitcoin roughly 14% below its earlier October peak. Related Reading: Trump’s Bitcoin Bet Grows: American Bitcoin Now Holds Over 4,000 BTC Make Or Break Zone For Bitcoin Based on trend lines and monthly charts, McGlone points to a rollover pattern after the months-long climb that culminated in an Oct. 6 high marked on some charts at $126,270. The immediate technical test is the 200-day moving average, which sits near $110,000. Bitcoin Do or Die: $110,000-$100,000 Bitcoin’s rolling-over pattern on monthly charts might signal the opposite of gold’s bull flag to August. The crypto has dropped below its 200-day moving average at $110,000 to Nov. 7 — a key hurdle to signal recovery. Full report on the… pic.twitter.com/n4MMZfhuL3 — Mike McGlone (@mikemcglone11) November 10, 2025 According to his view, Bitcoin needs to push back above that level to make a clear case for renewed upside. If it can’t, the risk is that sellers regain control and prices slip further below the current band between $100,000 and $110,000. Resistance And Momentum Signals Reports have highlighted other warning signs. Long upper wicks have appeared on recent candles, a sign that buyers were checked near the top. The 12-month simple moving average has started to flatten after a steady climb, suggesting the buying drive is slowing. Trader and analyst Michaël van de Poppe has pointed to strong resistance in the $108,000–$110,000 zone. According to him, breaking through that range could open the door back to the highs, and if that happens, altcoins may run harder than Bitcoin. Institutional Moves And Market Mood Institutional buyers remain active. Michael Saylor’s firm purchased 487 BTC worth close to $50 million today, bringing reported holdings to 641,692 BTC. At the same time, exchange-traded funds saw outflows totaling $1.22 billion last week. Market sentiment has nudged up: CoinMarketCap’s Fear and Greed Index rose to 29 from 24, and Bitcoin is up about 3.6% in the past 24 hours after lawmakers advanced a US government shutdown deal. Traders are pricing event-contract probabilities that place a 28% chance Bitcoin reaches $130,000 or higher this year and a 9% chance it tops $150,000. Short-Term Triggers Could Tip The Scale Near-term catalysts are in play. US President Donald Trump’s mention of a possible $2,000 tariff “dividend” and progress toward ending the shutdown appear to have helped the recent bounce. Timothy Misir, head of research at Blockhead Research Network, said the market has cleaner positioning and could see a constructive November if fiscal clarity and ETF flows stabilize. He also warned about risks: continued ETF outflows, delivery delays on fiscal measures, and rising market leverage could reverse the recovery. Related Reading: Trump Media Takes $55M Hit As Bitcoin Holdings Surge In Value What To Watch Next For now, Bitcoin sits in a tight trading range. Reclaiming $110,000 would be read as a positive signal and might restore buying confidence. Falling below $100,000 would likely trigger deeper losses, according to the technical picture analysts cite. Traders and institutions will watch price action around those levels closely — and those moves will shape whether this moment is remembered as a short pause or a major turning point. Featured image from The Conversation/Landmark Media/Alamy, chart from TradingView
US President Donald Trump’s latest promise of a tariff-funded “dividend” sent shockwaves through markets Monday, and traders in digital assets moved quickly to price in the possibility of extra cash in American pockets. Related Reading: Trump’s Bitcoin Bet Grows: American Bitcoin Now Holds Over 4,000 BTC The plan would pay at least $2,000 to most adults and has been described as part of a broader push to use tariff receipts for direct payments. Tariff Dividend Sparks Market Moves According to reports, the proposal is being presented as a way to convert tariff revenue into direct payments to citizens, with proponents linking the move to stronger consumer spending and higher risk appetite among investors. Trump said the government could afford the new payout because tariffs had brought in massive revenue and because factories across the country were attracting record levels of investment. He mentioned that the money would go to most Americans, except those earning higher incomes. “People that are against tariffs are fools,” Trump wrote in his Truth Social post. “We are taking in trillions of dollars and will soon begin paying down our enormous debt, $37 trillion.” Trump also pointed to record highs in 401(k) savings and the stock market, saying tariffs helped the economy grow instead of slowing it down. The figure being cited publicly as backing for the program is about $400 billion, though analysts and budget experts say the math and legal pathway remain unclear. Crypto Prices Tick Higher The cryptocurrency market reacted within hours following news of the dividend. Bitcoin climbed above $106,000, while Ether moved into the mid-thousands, reflecting a short, sharp lift in sentiment among traders who expect fresh liquidity could flow into risk assets. These price moves followed a week when some crypto indexes had fallen sharply, so the announcement helped reverse part of that pullback. Market watchers said the reaction was driven more by sentiment than by a confirmed funding mechanism. Some commentators compared the potential effect to past stimulus checks, noting that when households get direct dividend payments they often boost spending and, in some cases, channel money into markets. Still, regulators and budget experts are asking how the plan would work under existing law and whether tariff receipts are a reliable source for recurring payouts. Related Reading: XRP’s Price Doesn’t Match Its Growing Real-World Use, Study Finds Exchange Activity Up Traders on exchanges showed increased activity, and a handful of altcoins recorded gains as momentum traders piled in. Volume spiked on some platforms as short-term buyers tried to ride the sentiment. Observers cautioned that rallies tied to political announcements can be volatile and may fade if the policy stalls in Congress or runs into legal challenges. Legal and political questions are front and center. Treasury officials have suggested parts of the payout could be handled through tax changes already on the books, while court challenges over the scope of tariff powers may complicate any quick roll-out. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) posted a net loss of about $54.8 million for the quarter, and that shortfall was driven in part by write-downs tied to its digital-asset holdings. According to company disclosures, the firm holds a sizable bitcoin stash that has swung in value and helped turn trading swings into headline losses. Related Reading: Trump’s Bitcoin Bet Grows: American Bitcoin Now Holds Over 4,000 BTC Bitcoin Strategy And The Loss Reports have disclosed that TMTG’s bitcoin holdings were listed at more than 11,500 BTC in one filing, putting the holding value above $1.3 billion depending on the market price at reporting. Earlier statements by the company put combined bitcoin and related securities near $2 billion. The result: big paper gains when prices rose, and big mark-to-market losses when they fell. The company also reported about $15.3 million in income from bitcoin-related option premiums during the quarter, but that was not enough to offset the revaluations that showed up in its books. TRUMP MEDIA AND TECHNOLOGY GROUP HOLDS OVER $1 BILLION OF BITCOIN Trump Media and Technology Group ($DJT) has disclosed holdings of over $1.3 Billion of BTC as of September 30th 2025.$DJT holds $BTC. pic.twitter.com/WzAIOnN29y — Arkham (@arkham) November 8, 2025 The company framed the purchases as a move to diversify its treasury. Based on reports, the bitcoin position has become a dominant feature of the company’s balance sheet. That matters because this is not a giant, well-capitalized media group with steady cash flows. Revenue for the period remained small compared with the bitcoin bet, which magnifies how much the crypto holdings move the company’s financial picture. Holdings And Valuation Investors and analysts have zeroed in on timing and entry prices. According to filings and market coverage, TMTG made large purchases over months, but exact buy dates and price points were not fully broken out, leaving room for debate about how much of the loss is unrealized and how much was realized. Some coverage linked part of the loss to changes in the market price of bitcoin between purchase and reporting dates. Using bitcoin as collateral or for financing also adds layers of risk. Reports indicate the firm has used portions of its holdings in financing arrangements, which could force sales or additional write-downs if market conditions worsen. That kind of leverage was highlighted by market watchers as a key risk for a company whose core business is still quite small. Related Reading: XRP On Fire: Over 21,000 New Wallets Appear In 48 Hours Optimistic Stance Despite the challenges, Devin Nunes, the CEO and president of Trump Media, said the third quarter was an important period for the company’s growth. He added that they’ve strengthened their financial position with a large Bitcoin reserve and continued to build on their existing platforms. Featured image from David Hume Kennerly/Getty Images, chart from TradingView
American Bitcoin, the Nasdaq-listed mining and treasury firm backed by Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr., has raised its Bitcoin stash to 4,000 BTC, worth about $415 million, according to a company announcement released Friday. Related Reading: XRP On Fire: Over 21,000 New Wallets Appear In 48 Hours The firm purchased nearly 170 BTC between October 24 and November 5, a haul valued at more than $14 million at current market rates. American Bitcoin Boosts Holdings Eric Trump, listed as co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer, said the company is growing its stock of Bitcoin through a mix of scaled mining operations and market purchases. Reports have disclosed that this size of accumulation puts American Bitcoin at about the 25th spot among corporate Bitcoin holders, based on data from Bitcointreasuries.net. The Michael Saylor-led Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) remains far ahead as the largest corporate holder with more than 641,000 BTC on its books, worth around $66 billion. Trump-Linked Ventures Report Large Crypto Gains Based on reports, members of the Trump family have collected roughly $1 billion in pre-tax gains over the last year from a range of crypto projects. Those projects include memecoins such as TRUMP and MELANIA, which together reportedly brought in about $427 million, plus the WLFI token with about $550 million in gains. Reports also point to big outside backers. Chinese entrepreneur Justin Sun is reported to have invested $75 million in WLFI, while Abu Dhabi’s MGX fund is said to have provided $2 billion to Binance using the USD1 stablecoin. The family’s various ventures have pushed their combined crypto exposure into the multi-billion dollar range. Mining Margins Squeeze Firms After Halving Miners across the sector are feeling pressure after the 2024 Bitcoin halving cut block rewards from 6.25 BTC to 3.125 BTC. That change tightened profit margins, forcing some operators to seek new revenue streams, including AI-focused computing services. American Bitcoin’s model ties mining and treasury accumulation together, but the economics for smaller miners are getting tougher. TRUMP MEDIA AND TECHNOLOGY GROUP HOLDS OVER $1 BILLION OF BITCOIN Trump Media and Technology Group ($DJT) has disclosed holdings of over $1.3 Billion of BTC as of September 30th 2025.$DJT holds $BTC. pic.twitter.com/WzAIOnN29y — Arkham (@arkham) November 8, 2025 Trump Media’s Holdings And The Broader Picture Regulatory filings show that Trump Media and Technology Group now holds more than 11,500 BTC, worth over $1.3 billion, even as the company records heavy operating losses. Related Reading: XRP’s Price Doesn’t Match Its Growing Real-World Use, Study Finds The concentration of Bitcoin across several Trump-linked businesses points to a deliberate strategy: treat Bitcoin as a reserve asset and a core part of several commercial efforts. Bitcoin was trading at $102,175 at press time, up a meager 0.3% over 24 hours. That price sits about 15% below the all-time high of $126,000 reached in early October. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
Bitcoin’s pullback on Monday sent a quick chill through crypto markets, pulling sentiment down to levels not seen in months. Prices dipped to a 24-hour low of $103,938 after earlier trading above $109,000, and gauges of market mood turned sharply negative as investors reassessed risk. Related Reading: Bitcoin May Be This Week’s Big Story As Saylor Teases Fresh Buy Crypto Fear Hits Extreme Readings According to the Crypto Fear & Greed Index, the score fell to 21 out of 100 on Tuesday, a move that registers as “Extreme Fear.” That mark is the lowest in nearly seven months; the index previously hit 18 out of 100 on April 9, when markets reacted to US President Donald Trump’s global tariff measures. Reports have disclosed that the index has been swinging between calm and alarm since the large sell-off in early October, when readings tumbled after prices slid from a peak above $126,000 on Oct. 6. Market participants pointed to a mix of weak institutional flows and macro worries. Based on reports, Bitcoin-tied exchange-traded funds recorded net outflows of nearly $800 million last week. Analysts said institutional buying recently fell below the amount of newly mined Bitcoin for the first time in seven months. Those trends reduce the steady inflows that had helped support prices. Price Action & Short-Term Drivers Bitcoin recovered above $104,100 after the low, but the sharp intraday swing highlighted fragility. Some traders blamed cooling activity on exchanges and wallets, while others flagged concerns about the Federal Reserve’s stance. The Fed cut interest rates for the second time this year on Wednesday, yet signaled there may not be more cuts in 2025. That hint of a less-accommodating outlook appeared to catch investors off guard, prompting quick re-pricing in both stock and crypto markets. There are also technical points at play. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index last fell into the “Extreme Fear” zone on Oct. 21 when it hit 25 out of 100, after Bitcoin slid from over $110,000 to below $108,000. Earlier, the index had topped 70 — a “Greed” reading — showing how fast sentiment can flip when price moves accelerate. Related Reading: Forget Billions—XRP Could Hit Trillions, Leading Expert Says What Traders Are Watching Next Traders will be watching ETF flows, on-chain activity, and any fresh signals from US policymakers. Based on reports, lower blockchain activity and fewer large buys by institutions have been cited as immediate reasons for the decline. If inflows return, they could stabilize the market. If outflows continue, the pressure may deepen. Market bulls, however, still point to seasonal history. According to historical patterns cited by some analysts, November has often been a strong month for Bitcoin, with average gains above 40% in past years. Featured image from Gemini, chart from TradingView
The Trump-backed stablecoin project is rewarding early adopters through its USD1 points program, distributing tokens across six exchanges as it expands into DeFi and real-world asset integrations.
American Bitcoin acquired 1,414 BTC while Michael Saylor’s Strategy added 390 BTC.
Mike Novogratz, CEO of Galaxy Digital, warned that Bitcoin reaching $250,000 by year-end would take “a heck of a lot of crazy stuff,” putting a big question mark over some of the bolder market forecasts. Related Reading: All It Took Was A Tweet: FLOKI Jumps 27% After Musk Mentions It According to his remarks, the more likely outcome is that Bitcoin holds near current levels unless major new forces push prices much higher. Novogratz Sets A Realistic Range Based on reports, Novogratz suggested a year-end range of roughly $100,000 to $125,000 for Bitcoin under normal market conditions. At the time of his comment Bitcoin traded around $107,000, meaning a move to $250,000 would require roughly a 130% rise in a matter of weeks. That kind of jump is possible, he said, but it would demand events far outside ordinary market behavior. What Would Need To Happen Reports have disclosed two main scenarios that could create the type of momentum needed for a run to $250,000. One involves US President Donald Trump exerting pressure on the Federal Reserve in a way that shifts macro policy and boosts risk assets. The other key trigger would be swift passage of a major market structure bill for crypto — commonly referred to in discussions as the CLARITY Act — which could open the door to a surge in institutional demand. Both are uncertain and would have to line up quickly for the price to triple-plus in weeks. Market Context And On-Chain Signals On-chain data and recent price action add weight to Novogratz’s caution. Analysts tracking flows, supply, and holder behavior have pointed to a period of profit-taking and slower buying. Glassnode and other trackers show signs of consolidation. In plain terms: long-term holders are selling some coins and new buyers have not yet overwhelmed sellers. Unless large new inflows appear, price momentum is likely to be limited. Related Reading: Bitcoin Whale Goes Big — $255M Longs Opened Before Trump–China Summit Bitcoin: Technical Thresholds To Watch Analysts are watching $125,000 as a key resistance level. A decisive move above that figure could change the math and encourage more buying. Conversely, a sustained hold near the low six-figure range would fit Novogratz’s base case. Spot Bitcoin ETF flows and big institutional purchases are the clearest possible catalysts that could tilt sentiment higher. According to market observers, investors should not assume rapid gains will occur simply because headlines mention big targets. The math is clear: moving from roughly $107,000 to $250,000 in about 10–11 weeks requires mass buying that has not yet appeared. Featured image from Gemini, chart from TradingView
Bitcoin and Ethereum rose after US President Donald Trump confirmed a meeting with China’s leader during the APEC summit on October 31. Based on reports, Bitcoin climbed nearly 4% while Ethereum gained about 5% and traded around $4,030. The whole market added roughly $100 billion in value in a short window, according to market watchers. Related Reading: $3M In Stolen XRP Tracked — But Victim May Never See It Again: Investigator Insider Whale Bets And Mixed Positions Reports have disclosed that an insider whale opened $255 million in long positions across Bitcoin and Ethereum. At the same time, the same trader put on a $76 million short on Bitcoin with 10x leverage. The moves look like a bet on swings in price rather than a single directional stake. Observers note the trader has a history of large, well-timed trades, including a prior $730 million short that paid off. There is no clear public ID for this whale, and the motives are being examined by analysts. Insider Bitcoin whale is back. He just opened a $76,195,977 $BTC short position with 10x leverage. Does he know something? pic.twitter.com/K4ldvQE1TN — Ted (@TedPillows) October 19, 2025 Political Shift Sends Prices Higher Based on reports, comments by US President Donald Trump helped calm markets. He reportedly said “it will all be fine” when speaking about China’s economy, and the tone toward Beijing softened after a week where he had announced a 100% tariff on Chinese goods. That tariff claim had sparked a big sell-off across traditional and crypto markets just days earlier. Market players reacted quickly to the latest signals of a thaw, viewing the upcoming meeting as a chance for reduced tension. ????BREAKING AN INSIDER WITH A 100% WIN RATE JUST OPENED $BTC AND $ETH LONGS WORTH $255 MILLION HE DEFINITELY KNOWS SOMETHING ???? pic.twitter.com/hwAkXPzBwW — Wimar.X (@DefiWimar) October 19, 2025 On-Chain Activity And Institutional Moves According to on-chain data and exchange records, large-scale activity continued across spot markets. BitMine was reported to have picked up about $1.5 billion worth of Ether, a move that market participants say shows faith in Ethereum’s long-term outlook. Meanwhile, El Salvador quietly added eight BTC to its reserves, bringing its total holdings to 6,355.18 BTC. Exchange Flows Show Withdrawals Based on exchange records, major centralized platforms recorded a net outflow of roughly 21,000 BTC over the past week. Coinbase Pro and Binance were named among those with the biggest withdrawals, showing about 15,000 BTC and 12,000 BTC moved off exchanges, respectively. Traders interpret such flows in different ways: some see accumulation into private wallets, others see funds repositioned by large traders. Related Reading: Biggest Shiba Inu Burn In Months — And It Came From A Coinbase Account The Implications Of This Moving Forward Reports indicate that the market is reacting to both political signals and positions being adjusted by big hands. If the rhetoric between the US and China continues to show friendly signals, prices may push higher and retest monthly highs. But the presence of a sizeable short position alongside large long positions suggests that volatility will stay. Presently, data points are being watched closely and traders are establishing balances between advancing positions and hedging. Featured image from Gemini, chart from TradingView
Crypto-based funds attracted $3.17 billion in new capital, even as markets reeled from tariff-related tensions between the United States and China, according to CoinShares weekly report. On Oct. 10, President Donald Trump announced that the US could raise tariffs in response to China’s new rare-earth export restrictions. The statement triggered a broad sell-off across risk […]
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Both Beijing and Washington moved to calm trade tensions over the weekend.
According to economist Timothy Peterson, Bitcoin’s recent slide could be a short-lived wobble if October’s history repeats itself. He pointed out that drops larger than 5% in October are rare — they have occurred just four times in the past 10 years — and when they happened, Bitcoin often bounced back quickly. Related Reading: XRP Fear Index Spikes To 6-Month High, And That Could Spark Its Next Breakout Historical October Bounces Reports show the four October setbacks came in 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2021. In the week after each fall, recoveries ranged from modest to sharp: gains of 16% in 2017, 4% in 2018, and a big 21% in 2019, while 2021 was the lone outlier when prices slipped another 3%. Based on those past moves, Peterson suggested a rebound of up to 21% over seven days is possible after a large October drop. CoinGlass and market outlets have long flagged October as one of Bitcoin’s strongest months historically. Drops of more than 5% in October are exceedingly rare. This has happened only 4 times in the past 10 years. Oct 24 2017 Oct 11 2018 Oct 23 2019 Oct 21 2021 What happened next? 7 days later bitcoin was 2017: up 16% 2018: up 4% 2019: up 21% 2021: down -3% pic.twitter.com/mbFs19RbwL — Timothy Peterson (@nsquaredvalue) October 10, 2025 Markets moved fast this week after a tariff shock. United States President Donald Trump’s announcement of steep tariffs on China coincided with a sudden sell-off that briefly pushed Bitcoin down to about $102,000. Prices then staged a partial recovery to roughly $112,100. Traders noted the pullback came soon after Bitcoin hit fresh highs earlier in the week, above $126,000. Short-Term Upside Scenarios If Bitcoin were to mirror its strongest October rebound — the 21% surge seen in 2019 — a move from the low near $102,000 would place the token just under its recent peak, around $124,000, within days. That math is straightforward and is being quoted by analysts running many simulations. Some say there’s even a range of odds that the month could finish well above current levels. Other market voices pushed different views. Proponents argued that the current dip is a reset during an overall uptrend; some called it the bottom of the current cycle. Others warned that policy shocks or tariff escalations could keep selling pressure in place for longer. Social metrics and sentiment gauges moved sharply during the sell-off, and certain altcoins saw deeper losses amid the flight to safety. Related Reading: Bitcoin Who? XRP Leads Coinbase Search Charts, Beating The Giants Possible Triggers For A Rebound Meanwhile, traders are watching a few clear triggers. Headlines that dial down trade tensions between the US and China would likely calm markets. Any sign the US Federal Reserve will quicken interest rate cuts could also lift risk assets, including crypto. History suggests panic sell-offs often end before a strong recovery begins, but nothing is guaranteed. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
BTC tumbled 10% on Friday, while ETH, SOL and XRP crashed 15%-30% in a crypto flash crash as trade tensions escalate between the U.S. and China.
Cryptos came under pressure as a potential U.S.-China trade war once again on the table.
American Ventures LLC, of which Dominari is a member, made an undisclosed investment in the Hemispheres Foundation, the principal stewards of the Hemi project.
Canary Capital’s Trump Coin ETF (ticker: TRPC) has appeared on the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) platform, a key milestone that typically indicates operational readiness for clearing and settlement. Related Reading: The Old Bitcoin Rules No Longer Apply, Arthur Hayes Warns While that energized traders, it’s not a green light to trade as the SEC must still approve the fund, and analysts broadly expect a decision no earlier than early 2026. Even so, the listing places TRPC alongside a growing wave of crypto-themed products, most notably 21Shares’ DOGE ETF, that signal rising institutional appetite for meme-coin exposure via regulated wrappers. TRUMP's price trends to the downside on the daily chart. Source: TRUMPUSD on Tradingview Market reaction: liquidity, open interest, and key price levels The DTCC move coincided with surging volumes on Binance, Bybit, and OKX, plus a 6% rise in open interest to $350.9 million, pointing to fresh positioning across derivatives. Technically, analyst, Mr. Albert, notes $7.00 has acted as a support zone, with a potential breakout above $7.80–$8.00 opening room toward the psychological $10.00. That path likely hinges on two catalysts: (1) regulatory progress and (2) treasury accumulation. On the latter, issuer-affiliated Fight Fight Fight LLC has floated plans to raise $200 million–$1 billion to build a token treasury and support market liquidity, an initiative that, if executed, could bolster price stability around inflection points. The underlying TRUMP token remains volatile, trading near $7.8–$8 and still 90% below its January peak around $75. That backdrop explains the appeal of an ETF structure offering brokerage access, standard settlement, and custody controls, features that larger allocators often require before deploying capital at scale. Will the SEC Say Yes to the Trump Coin ETF? What to Watch Next Experts caution that DTCC listing is not an SEC approval. Historically, the Commission has preferred to see robust, regulated futures markets before green-lighting spot products for novel assets. Until formal guidance arrives, a more incremental route (e.g., diversified funds or alternative structures) may be likelier than a standalone spot ETF going live in the near term. Related Reading: A Hidden Pattern On Dogecoin’s Chart Could Change Everything: Analyst Key watchpoints: Regulatory timeline: Any staff comments, amended filings, or rule-change notices tied to TRPC. Market microstructure: Sustained open-interest growth without excessive funding spikes, a sign of healthy, spot-led demand versus frothy leverage. Treasury actions: Verified updates on the proposed capital raise and buyback plan. The DTCC listing thrusts Trump Coin into Wall Street’s workflow, amplifying visibility and lowering operational friction. If $7.80–$8.00 breaks with volume, and regulator and treasury headlines cooperate, bulls will eye $10 next. Cover image from ChatGPT, TRUMPUSD chart from Tradingview
Bill Zanker, a longtime ally of US President Donald Trump, is leading an effort to raise at least $200 million to prop up the Official Trump meme coin, reports have disclosed. Related Reading: XRP Open Interest Nears $3B As CEO Sees $10B ETF Inflows Ahead The bid is being run through a vehicle called Fight Fight Fight LLC, and backers say the fundraising could climb as high as $1 billion, though the deal is not guaranteed to close. Rescue Plan Targets Market Pressure According to Bloomberg and people familiar with the effort, the token has lost most of its value since launch, sliding from $75 in January to around $8 today — a drop of more than 90%. Zanker’s pitch is to build a digital-asset treasury that would buy and support the token to steady trading and rebuild investor interest. Trump has shown visible support for the initiative; in May 2025 he met privately with leading holders after a social campaign that let top contributors win a place at a dinner. Organizers kept a live leaderboard tied to the token, but the event had little effect on price. According to Bloomberg, Fight Fight Fight LLC, issuer of the TRUMP token, plans to raise at least $200 million to establish a Digital Asset Treasury (DAT) for accumulating the struggling “Trump memecoin.” The company is run by Donald Trump’s longtime associate Bill Zanker, and… — Wu Blockchain (@WuBlockchain) October 8, 2025 Token Control And Supply Issues According to Messari data, only 20% of the total supply is currently unlocked, leaving a circulating market value at roughly $1.5 billion. The remaining 80% of tokens were locked at launch and are due to be released over time. That high concentration of locked supply, much of it held by entities tied to the US President, is a persistent worry for traders because future releases could swell supply and pressure prices. Rival Token Gains Strength While the Trump token flounders, World Liberty Financial’s WLFI has pulled in major backing. Reports show ALT5 Sigma holds about $1.3 billion of WLFI. CoinGlass data indicates roughly $82 million left the WLFI perpetual market during a recent squeeze, trimming total value locked to $630 million. Community sentiment tracking slid from 79% to around 75%, and more than 4% of investors shifted from bullish to bearish on certain platforms, according to market trackers. Whales And Exchanges Active Meanwhile, Arkham Intelligence flagged that large crypto players have been accumulating WLFI in recent days, with centralized platforms like Robinhood, Bitget, Bitpanda, and Indodax investing over $30 million collectively. At the same time, exchanges including Binance, MEXC, and Coinbase pared small slices of their WLFI holdings, each selling under 1% of their reserves. Related Reading: XRP Fear Index Spikes To 6-Month High, And That Could Spark Its Next Breakout Featured image from Getty Images, chart from TradingView
The potential rebates could increase investments in alternative cryptocurrencies, according to analysis in a 2023 research paper.
Eric Trump returned to social media this week with a short, blunt message for crypto investors: “Buy the dips!” Related Reading: When Will XRP Reach $25? Bitcoin Investor Shares A Bold Prediction According to his post on X, the repeated slogan arrived as Bitcoin and Ethereum were under selling pressure, and it drew quick attention from traders and analysts alike. Trump’s Crypto Footprint Based on reports, Eric Trump’s comments come as the Trump family’s business moves into the crypto sector in a bigger way. He and his brother backed American Bitcoin, and their stake in that company swelled to about $1.5 billion after the firm’s recent market action. American Bitcoin’s public moves and partnerships have pushed the family further into mining and accumulation strategies, which makes Eric’s calls more than casual commentary. Buy the dips! — Eric Trump (@EricTrump) September 26, 2025 Market players noticed the timing. Bitcoin has been trading lower this week, with prices near $109,500, a slide of more than 6% over seven days, while Ethereum hovered around $4,020, down by about 8% in roughly the same span. Those drops, small by some historical standards but sharp enough to stir nerves, set the scene for the “buy the dips” rallying cry. Market Moves And Reactions Reaction to Eric Trump’s message was mixed. Some retail traders echoed the sentiment, using it as a buy signal. Others pushed back. Analysts warned that public endorsements often coincide with heightened short-term volatility. Reports flagged a pattern: when high-profile figures urge buying at perceived lows, price swings can follow before any sustained recovery. There is precedent that tempers enthusiasm. After one prior push by Mr. Trump to increase exposure to Ethereum earlier this year, ETH fell about 35% in the months that followed before later staging a rally. Experts Urge Caution Beyond price moves, some observers pointed out possible conflicts of interest. Reports have tied Eric Trump to advisory roles at Metaplanet and to business ventures that stand to benefit if demand for listed crypto-related stocks rises. Related Reading: Dogecoin Bullish Again? $10 Million Stock Buyback Sparks Fresh Price Hopes Those ties have drawn scrutiny from lawmakers and watchdogs concerned about influence and optics. Meanwhile, market veterans said the basic math matters more than a slogan. Macro forces, liquidity flows, and institutional positioning usually drive sustained trends. Social posts can spark quick buying or selling. They rarely change the underlying balance of supply and demand by themselves. Short-term traders often act on sentiment. Long-term holders watch fundamentals. Both groups felt the echo of this latest push. Featured image from Mandel Ngan/AFP/Getty Images, chart from TradingView
According to Former BitMEX CEO and Maelstrom Fund manager Arthur Hayes, Bitcoin could hit $3.4 million By 2028. That figure sits on a chain of big assumptions about credit growth, debt buying and policy shifts. Hayes pins his math to an estimated $15.3 trillion in combined Federal Reserve and commercial bank credit growth through 2028, with the Fed buying 50% of new Treasury debt and bank credit rising by $7.57 trillion. Related Reading: These Analysts Predicted The Bitcoin Price Crash And Their Forecasts Say It’s Not Over How The Fed Could Shift Hayes argues that control of the Fed matters more than usual. He says US President Donald Trump’s team, led by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, plans to reshape Federal Reserve policy through board picks and regulatory pressure. The plan would need four seats on the Board of Governors to swing votes on short-term rates by using Interest on Reserve Balances rules. Hayes points to Governors Bowman and Waller and the newly confirmed Stephen Miran as potential allies, which he says brings the Trump camp to three supporters. He also predicts pressure on Governor Lisa Cook, including a DOJ review of mortgage fraud claims that, Hayes says, could push her out by early 2026. Reports say the administration aims to replace some regional Fed presidents around the February 2026 elections. As promised “Four, Seven” discusses the Trump takeover of the Fed and is the corresponding essay to my KBW speech this morning.https://t.co/NV2XQei69d pic.twitter.com/9NKC8uq7An — Arthur Hayes (@CryptoHayes) September 23, 2025 Stablecoin Flows And Eurodollar Fallout According To Hayes, the broader funding shift would come from Eurodollars and foreign deposits. He estimates $10-13 trillion could be steered away from offshore dollar deposits by threats to withdraw US support during crises. That money, plus other overseas holdings, forms what Hayes calls a $34 trillion pool of non-dollar deposits that stablecoin firms could target. He expects compliant stablecoin issuers such as Tether—who park reserves in US bank deposits and Treasury bills—to absorb much of that flow. Hayes goes further, suggesting social media wallets could pull in $21 trillion in Global South retail deposits and that apps like WhatsApp might become a route for people to hold dollar-pegged stablecoins instead of local bank accounts. Related Reading: Central Banks May Stockpile Bitcoin In 5 Years, Deutsche Bank Predicts Stablecoins And Treasury Demand Hayes outlines a mechanics of demand. If depositors shift into stablecoins that hold Treasuries and bank deposits, demand for short-term US paper could become less price-sensitive. He says adding roughly $16.74 trillion in European bank deposits helps build a total addressable market of about $34 trillion for stablecoin conversion. In that scenario, the Treasury could offer yields below Fed Funds and still find buyers—weakening central banks’ hands abroad and giving Washington new influence over short-term rates. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
First Ledger, a decentralized exchange on the XRPL, drew a sharp comparison this week when it said 401(k) and XRP are “basically the same thing” in their aim to grow long-term value. According to letters sent to the Securities and Exchange Commission, nine lawmakers — including House committee chairs French Hill and Ann Wagner — urged SEC Chair Paul Atkins to act on an executive order from US President Donald Trump that would make it easier for retirement plans to hold crypto. The move would touch roughly 90 million Americans who use 401(k) accounts. Related Reading: Dogecoin Warning: Double Top Formation Hints At Decline – Analyst Lawmakers Push For 401(k) Access Based on reports, the push is aimed at loosening specific investor rules so retirement plans can include alternative assets such as Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP. If plans get access, even very small allocations could add big sums to markets. A one percent to two percent allocation across the $12 trillion 401(k) market has been put forward as a reasonable scenario. That math translates to roughly $120 billion to $240 billion flowing into crypto assets. 401k and XRP are basically the same thing https://t.co/JqtkHF4ovy — First Ledger (@First_Ledger) September 22, 2025 Big Money, Big Comparisons To give that scale: Bitcoin exchange-traded funds drew $57 billion since January 2024. Over the same period, Bitcoin’s price is reported to have climbed from $45,000 to $124,457, and the global crypto market has grown from $1.65 trillion to more than $4.17 trillion. Reports also point out that public retirement systems are starting to add crypto exposure — for example, the State of Michigan Retirement System has increased holdings in Bitcoin and Ethereum trusts. Analysts say such moves make the 401(k) debate more than theoretical. Retirement Allocation Based on an analysis cited in August, if global retirement funds managing about $50 trillion allocated 1% — roughly $500 billion — to XRP, a simple linear estimate could place the price near $12. With wider multiplier effects, projections mentioned range from $17 to $34. For context, another analysis estimates a 2% allocation to Bitcoin could lift its price to about $175,000 and push Bitcoin’s market cap near $3.4 trillion. Related Reading: XRP Price Chatter Heats Up After Developer’s $4 Hint – Details Retirement Funds Could Add Billions Market commentators argue that retirement money would likely flow into ETFs rather than raw coin purchases. Paul Barron has suggested that 401(k) capital would first head into crypto ETFs, and others have said that ETF access for XRP could be transformational. That view rests on the idea that ETFs are familiar, regulated wrappers which many plans use already. First Ledger’s comparison frames XRP as a tool for long-term value transfer, likening the token’s role in cross-border settlement to the steady goal of retirement savings. Featured image from NWM, chart from TradingView
Separately, World Liberty said had it signed a memorandum of understanding with South Korean exchange Bithumb to explore business opportunities, though details of the tie-up remain unclear.
President Trump’s relentless attacks on the Fed risk triggering reflexive stubbornness among policymakers.
US President Donald Trump has launched a $15 billion lawsuit against The New York Times, claiming the newspaper and several reporters intentionally harmed his reputation and the TRUMP memecoin project. In a statement posted on Truth Social, Trump accused the Times of a long history of “lies and smears” that he believes favor Democrats. He […]
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WLFI edges higher on the week as holders rally behind a deflationary strategy to counter post-launch weakness.
According to a shareholder letter, Thumzup Media completed a $50 million common stock offering at $10 per share and laid out a two-part plan: expand into Dogecoin mining and put selected cryptocurrencies into a corporate treasury. Related Reading: XRP Poised For Amazon-Like Boom? Analyst Predicts $200 Rally Thumzup Raises $50 Million The new cash will help fund a pending acquisition of Dogehash Technologies, a deal that calls for Thumzup to issue 30.7 million shares to Dogehash shareholders. Once the transaction closes, the mining firm is set to be renamed Dogehash Technologies Holdings and is expected to trade on Nasdaq under the XDOG ticker. Part of the raised money will buy 1,000 mining machines, company officials said. Thumzup CEO @stlrbrt issued a shareholder letter outlining our strategic transformation into a leader in cryptocurrency mining. This bold move is supported by a pending acquisition of DogeHash Technologies, a dedicated Dogecoin mining company. Learn more about this strategic… pic.twitter.com/fvzs4W4p4u — Thumzup Media Corporation (@thumz_up) September 4, 2025 Dogecoin Mining Push Reports have disclosed that Thumzup described the mining effort as aggressive. The move ties mining assets and capital markets together in one package. Some details remain unclear. For example, the timetable for renaming and listing, and the exact delivery schedule for the 1,000 rigs, were not spelled out in the letter. Still, the plan is in motion and will be watched closely by investors. XRP Included In Corporate Treasury Beyond rigs and a Nasdaq plan, Thumzup said its board has approved building a diversified crypto treasury that will include XRP. Other assets named were Dogecoin, Solana, Ethereum, Litecoin and stablecoin USDC. No firm numbers were given on how much of any token will be held. What was revealed is that this treasury plan follows earlier cryptocurrency buys: Thumzup invested $1 million in Bitcoin in January and then made an additional $1 million purchase later that month. Companies Adding XRP To Reserves Based on reports from other firms, Thumzup is not alone. Webus International announced a $300 million XRP treasury plan in June. VivoPower, which raised $121 million from investors that include Saudi backers, has also discussed using part of that funding to hold XRP. Related Reading: MemeCore Explodes 3,800% For ATH — But Is A Collapse Around The Corner? Trident Digital has said it intends to build a $500 million XRP reserve. Those moves are being watched by market participants because they change how some firms think about holding crypto on their balance sheets. Investors will look for three items. First, whether the Dogehash deal closes and the 30.7 million-share exchange is completed. Second, the actual delivery and deployment of the 1,000 mining units. Third, any filings or announcements that show how much crypto Thumzup will place into its treasury and when those purchases occur. The company framed its strategy as consistent with US President Donald Trump’s stated support for boosting American crypto activity, a political point that the firm used in the shareholder letter. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
American Bitcoin, a mining company tied to US President Donald Trump’s sons Eric and Donald Trump Jr., wrapped up its first day of trading on the Nasdaq with sharp swings but still managed to finish 16.75% higher at just over $8. After-hours trading pushed the stock up another 6% to $8.50, reports confirmed. Related Reading: XRP Poised For Amazon-Like Boom? Analyst Predicts $200 Rally Wild Price Swings On First Day Trading opened with a rush. The newly rebranded company, formed through a merger with Gryphon Digital Mining (GRYP), jumped as high as $13.21 from Gryphon’s previous close of $6.90, a 90% surge. That early momentum collapsed quickly, sending the stock down to $6.70 in the afternoon before it recovered part of the loss. Nasdaq halted trading five times due to extreme volatility. Despite the erratic moves, Bloomberg estimated Eric Trump’s 7.5% stake at roughly $548 million by the end of the session. His fortune is now tied directly to how American Bitcoin performs in the market. Dual Strategy Of Mining And Buying According to Eric Trump, the company will not only mine Bitcoin but also buy it when conditions make more sense. He described the approach as switching “to whichever is better at the time.” The company’s existing treasury already holds 2,443 BTC, making it the 25th-largest stash among public companies. With Bitcoin trading above $112,000, that holding is worth about $275 million. Eric Trump emphasized that the business will aim to maximize shareholder value by balancing mining output and market purchases: “We’re going to harness daily mining to the fullest, but we can also go out and purchase Bitcoin to support the treasury,” the presidential son said. Political Undertones And A Second Venture The launch has stirred questions about whether American Bitcoin benefits from President Trump’s crypto-friendly stance. Eric Trump dismissed criticism that his family is profiting directly from political ties, saying his father has “nothing to do with this business.” Related Reading: Dogecoin Gets Its 1st Foundation-Backed Treasury Worth $175 Million The American Bitcoin debut came just days after another Trump-linked venture. Tokens for World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a separate crypto project involving President Trump and his sons, were listed on exchanges earlier in the week. WLFI’s performance has so far been weak, dropping 30% from its debut price and losing another 7% in the last 24 hours to about 21 cents, based on CoinMarketCap data. A company tied to the Trumps owns nearly a quarter of all WLFI tokens, estimated at $4.6 billion in value. While WLFI struggles to gain traction, American Bitcoin’s opening has given the Trump family another high-profile position in the crypto sector. Whether the stock can maintain its momentum after a chaotic debut remains uncertain, but Eric Trump called the launch “an unbelievable day” and insisted “the floodgates are just starting to open.” Featured image from Meta, chart from TradingView
Crypto options platform PowerTrade reports that traders are betting on a strong year-end rally in several altcoins, including SOL, XRP, TRUMP, HYPE, LINK.
World Liberty Financial’s Trump-linked WLFI token plunged in price after a high-profile debut, prompting its backers to propose an aggressive buyback-and-burn plan to steady the market. Related Reading: No Fireworks, Just Grind: Bitcoin Could Drift To $1M Over 7 Years: Analyst According to trading data and market reports, the token briefly traded above $0.30 at launch before falling as much as 15%–30% and settling around $0.21–$0.24 in the hours that followed. Early Volatility And What Hit The Market Based on reports, the sharp drop followed a large token unlock that added roughly 25 billion WLFI to circulating supply, a move that instantly inflated the paper value of the Trump family’s holdings. That unlock pushed the family’s stake into the billions on paper—various outlets put the tally near $5 billion to $6+ billion depending on the price used. Trading venues including Binance, OKX and Bybit handled early volume, and roughly $1 billion changed hands in the first hour on some platforms, according to coverage of the debut. Reports say early investors were allowed to sell a portion of their holdings, which likely amplified selling pressure as markets digested the newly tradable tokens. Proposal To Use Fees For Buybacks In response, World Liberty Financial’s community and team floated a buyback-and-burn program that would route 100% of protocol-owned liquidity (POL) fees from chains such as Ethereum, BNB Chain and Solana toward repurchasing WLFI on open markets and permanently burning those tokens. The aim, according to proponents, is to reduce circulating supply and support longer-term holders. Critics warn that burns funded by fees may take years to materially reduce the massive unlocked supply. Analysts and commentators pointed out a mismatch between headline valuations and the practical reality of supply dynamics. Depending on which price is used, WLFI’s market cap was reported across a wide band—some outlets published peak valuations in the billions, even as price swings kept the effective market cap volatile throughout the day. Related Reading: Ethereum Bullishness: Ark Invest Boss Scoops $16-M More In BitMine Stock Political Ties And Regulatory Questions Reports disclose that the project’s ties to US President Donald Trump and his family have drawn extra scrutiny. Observers say that when political figures hold large token positions, questions about conflicts of interest and regulatory oversight tend to rise faster than normal market noise. World Liberty insists the project is a private venture with governance rules, but regulators and critics have said they will be watching closely. Market participants are now watching vote outcomes and governance updates closely. If the fee-to-burn plan is approved and implemented, it will be measured by how much protocol revenue it can divert into buybacks and how quickly those repurchases can reduce supply. Featured image from Meta, chart from TradingView