An explosion in transaction activity on Ethereum layer 2 Lighter since launching last month has pushed Ethereum’s transaction per second count to a record of 24,192.
XRP price started a recovery wave from $2.050. The price is now back above $2.25 and might attempt to surpass the $2.420 resistance zone. XRP price was able to start a recovery wave above $2.20. The price is now trading above $2.250 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break above a bearish trend line with resistance at $2.240 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could continue to move up if it clears $2.420. XRP Price Starts Recovery XRP price extended losses below $2.25 and $2.20, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price dipped below the $2.150 and $2.120 levels. A low was formed at $2.066, and the price recently started a recovery wave. There was a move above the $2.20 and $2.25 levels. The price climbed above the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $2.552 swing high to the $2.066 low. Besides, there was a break above a bearish trend line with resistance at $2.240 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. The price is now trading above $2.250 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. If there is a fresh upward move, the price might face resistance near the $2.40 level. The first major resistance is near the $2.420 level and the 76.4% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $2.552 swing high to the $2.066 low, above which the price could rise and test $2.480. A clear move above the $2.480 resistance might send the price toward the $2.550 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $2.650 resistance. The next major hurdle for the bulls might be near $2.720. Another Decline? If XRP fails to clear the $2.420 resistance zone, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $2.280 level. The next major support is near the $2.250 level. If there is a downside break and a close below the $2.250 level, the price might continue to decline toward $2.20. The next major support sits near the $2.120 zone, below which the price could continue lower toward $2.060. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for XRP/USD is now losing pace in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for XRP/USD is now above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $2.280 and $2.250. Major Resistance Levels – $2.40 and $2.420.
The crypto market looks beaten down again, but one veteran investor says that may be the exact signal to stay calm. Related Reading: Bitcoin’s Grip Holds — But Signs Of Weakness Are Piling Up: Analyst Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan believes Bitcoin’s deep sell-off — now dragging prices below $102,000 for the first time since the last five months — is more about panic than fundamentals. Retail Sentiment At ‘Max Desperation’ Hougan told CNBC this week that small traders are hitting a breaking point. “It’s almost a tale of two markets,” he said, describing what he sees as “max desperation” among retail investors after months of heavy losses and leverage blowouts. He called the mood the most depressed he’s ever witnessed in crypto. For him, that level of hopelessness might be the final stage before the market finds its footing again. Institutional Flows Continue To Matter While smaller traders are backing off, larger investors appear to be sticking around. According to reports, financial advisors and institutional funds are still adding to positions through Bitcoin ETFs such as iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC), and Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC). The weekly inflows have slowed since the middle of the year, but they remain positive — a sign, Hougan says, that big money hasn’t lost faith. Hougan argues that this split between retail panic and institutional confidence could shape how the market recovers. “When I talk to advisors and institutions,” he said, “they’re still excited to allocate to an asset class that, if you zoom out, is delivering strong returns over the past year.” Solana Staking Interest And ETF Activity The growing influence of crypto funds goes beyond Bitcoin. Hougan said Bitwise’s new Solana Staking ETF (BSOL) pulled in more than $400 million in its first week before dropping nearly 20% since launching on Oct. 28. Even so, he sees strong appetite for professionally managed crypto exposure among investors who prefer structured products over direct trading. Related Reading: ‘Good News’ Finally Arrives For SHIB Army As Team Unveils New Update Not everyone agrees on how fast a rebound might come. Strategy CEO Michael Saylor recently predicted Bitcoin could hit $150,000 by year end — a call Hougan considers bold but not impossible. He said a move toward $125,000 or even $130,000 is achievable if selling pressure keeps fading and demand from institutions grows. For now, the market still feels fragile. Hougan admits there could be more downside before prices turn around, but he thinks the end of the sell-off is close. Retail sentiment may be collapsing, yet institutional optimism is holding firm — and that, he says, could be the fuel for Bitcoin’s next rally. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
The proposals are expected to include temporary caps on stablecoin holdings for both individuals and businesses.
Robinhood executive Shiv Verma says buying crypto could align it with the community more, but questions if it's “the right thing for shareholders.”
BitMine's strategic Ether acquisition highlights growing institutional confidence in Ethereum as a hedge against financial market volatility.
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Robinhood Markets’ crypto revenue jumped over 300% in Q3, helping to double its revenue from last year to surpass analyst expectations.
Ethereum price started a fresh decline below $3,500. ETH is attempting to recover from $3,050 but faces resistance near $3,500. Ethereum started another bearish wave after it settled below $3,550. The price is trading below $3,500 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break above a bearish trend line with resistance at $3,410 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could continue to move down if it trades below $3,320. Ethereum Price Faces Resistance Ethereum price failed to stay in a positive zone and started a fresh decline below $3,500, like Bitcoin. ETH price declined below $3,450 and $3,350 to enter a bearish zone. The decline gained pace below $3,250. Finally, the bulls appeared near $3,050. A low was formed at $3,058 and the price recently started a recovery wave. There was a move above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $3,920 swing high to the $3,058 low. Besides, there was a break above a bearish trend line with resistance at $3,410 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. However, the bears remained active below $3,500 and the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $3,920 swing high to the $3,058 low. Ethereum price is now trading below $3,400 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. If there is another recovery wave, the price could face resistance near the $3,450 level. The next key resistance is near the $3,480 level. The first major resistance is near the $3,500 level. A clear move above the $3,500 resistance might send the price toward the $3,550 resistance. An upside break above the $3,550 region might call for more gains in the coming days. In the stated case, Ether could rise toward the $3,740 resistance zone or even $3,800 in the near term. Another Decline In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $3,480 resistance, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $3,320 level. The first major support sits near the $3,260 zone. A clear move below the $3,260 support might push the price toward the $3,150 support. Any more losses might send the price toward the $3,050 region in the near term. The next key support sits at $3,020 and $3,000. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is losing momentum in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now above the 50 zone. Major Support Level – $3,260 Major Resistance Level – $3,500
Dogecoin (DOGE) is showing renewed weakness after a week of heavy whale distribution and technical breakdowns that erased much of its recent recovery. As traders brace for further declines, analysts warn that the meme coin could tumble below the $0.15 threshold if bearish sentiment persists. Related Reading: Valuation Model That Puts XRP Price Above $18,000 Stuns Community Currently trading at around $0.163, Dogecoin fell 5% to $0.16 on Tuesday, breaking below critical support levels amid intensified institutional selling. On-chain data reveals that large holders offloaded more than 1 billion DOGE in the past week, translating to roughly $440 million in outflows. 1 Billion DOGE Sell-Off Intensifies Selling Pressure The recent $1 billion sell-off came after repeated failures to break resistance between $0.18 and $0.19, sparking a steep correction. Trading volume surged 94% above average, hitting 2.05 billion DOGE at the peak of the decline, confirming broad distribution from major wallets. Analysts note that the DOGE price briefly stabilized near $0.155, but the rebound lacked momentum, with lower highs forming a descending pattern, a classic signal of sustained bearish pressure. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) remains at 40.5, indicating moderate bearish momentum, while the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) remains negative. A further dip below RSI 40 could trigger stronger downside moves. DOGE's price trends to the downside on the daily chart. Source: DOGEUSD on Tradingview Technical Breakdown Confirms Bearish Outlook Dogecoin’s charts now reflect a full breakdown from a multi-week triangle pattern, with price action trapped below all major exponential moving averages (20, 50, 100, and 200-day). The EMAs have flipped into overhead resistance, reinforcing a bearish market structure. Analysts identify $0.15 as the next key support level. Failure to hold this zone could expose DOGE to deeper downside targets near $0.13, while a sustained close below $0.150 would confirm a clean breakdown. On the upside, bulls must reclaim $0.189 and hold above the EMA cluster to signal any meaningful reversal. Dogecoin ETF Momentum Stalls Amid Broader Market Fatigue Adding to the uncertainty, Bitwise and Grayscale are reportedly advancing their Dogecoin ETFs under new rules that allow automatic listing after meeting exchange standards, bypassing direct SEC approval. However, optimism around these products has yet to translate into market strength, as investor enthusiasm appears muted following weeks of price weakness. Related Reading: Pundit Highlights Major Move For XRP And RLUSD, Will Price Follow? For now, Dogecoin trades within $0.16 with bearish volume dominance. Unless buyers regain control above $0.165–$0.17, analysts caution that DOGE could extend its slide toward the $0.13–$0.10 range in the coming sessions, marking a potential retest of multi-month lows. Cover image from ChatGPT, DOGEUSD chart from Tradingview
The court said the man had waited too long to reclaim his Bitcoin fortune, which he says was on a now-destroyed hard drive.
This partnership could accelerate the integration of blockchain technology into traditional finance, enhancing cross-chain asset management.
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Bitcoin price is struggling below $105,000. BTC could continue to move down if it stays below the $104,200 resistance. Bitcoin started a fresh decline below the $104,000 support. The price is trading below $104,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There was a break above a bearish trend line with resistance at $103,000 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might continue to move down if it fails to surpass the $105,000 zone. Bitcoin Price Faces Resistance Bitcoin price failed to stay above the $105,000 support level and started a fresh decline. BTC dipped below $103,500 and $102,000 to enter a bearish zone. The decline was such that the price even spiked below the $100,000 support. A low was formed at $98,900 and the price recently started a recovery wave. There was a move above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $111,000 swing high to the $98,900 low. Besides, there was a break above a bearish trend line with resistance at $103,000 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair. However, the bears remained active near $104,000. Bitcoin is now trading below $104,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. If the bulls attempt another recovery wave, the price could face resistance near the $103,500 level. The first key resistance is near the $104,000 level. The next resistance could be $105,000 and the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $111,000 swing high to the $98,900 low. A close above the $105,000 resistance might send the price further higher. In the stated case, the price could rise and test the $106,500 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $107,500 level. The next barrier for the bulls could be $108,500 and $108,800. Another Decline In BTC? If Bitcoin fails to rise above the $104,000 resistance zone, it could continue to move down. Immediate support is near the $102,150 level. The first major support is near the $100,500 level. The next support is now near the $100,000 zone. Any more losses might send the price toward the $98,800 support in the near term. The main support sits at $97,500, below which BTC might struggle to recover in the near term. Technical indicators: Hourly MACD – The MACD is now gaining pace in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for BTC/USD is now below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $102,150, followed by $100,500. Major Resistance Levels – $103,500 and $104,000.
Sun's significant Ethereum stake could influence market dynamics, potentially impacting Ethereum's liquidity and price stability.
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Residents of a small area in Hood County have attempted to form a municipality to exercise authority over a Bitcoin mining site they claim is generating excessive noise.
BTC recently fell below $100,000 as macro uncertainties weighed over spot ETF inflows.
The question dominating crypto desks this week is whether the cycle is intact, and when the bull run will return. Two widely followed macro commentators sketched the same causal chain from public-sector cash management to crypto asset beta, arguing that the current drawdown is a liquidity story first and a sentiment story second—and that its reversal hinges on the mechanics of the US Treasury General Account (TGA), Federal Reserve balance-sheet policy, and the timing of Washington’s reopening. Crypto Market Awaits US Government Shutdown Resolution Macro analyst @plur_daddy on X summarizes the current state bluntly: “We are seeing the contraction in liquidity flowing through into risk markets. Naturally it first showed up in BTC and market internals within equities, and now is finally hitting the broader indices.” He describes a textbook quality rotation underway—speculative thematics “such as quantum, nuclear, drones, and alt energy have been getting destroyed,” while flows consolidate into the megacap cohort and earnings-backed momentum, notably the AI capex complex. The underlying plumbing, in his reading, is starved of bank reserves as cash piles into the TGA and quantitative tightening (QT) continues to shrink the Fed’s balance sheet. “Monetary liquidity is drawing down as the TGA has become overfilled beyond the Treasury Dept’s $850bn cap, due to mechanical factors around higher issuance, timing of specific payments, and the government shutdown. There is a broader lack of bank reserves which continues to fall below the key $3trn threshold.” His conclusion is conditional but clear: these stresses “will precipitate actions to calm market plumbing but it will take time.” Related Reading: Caution In The Crypto Market: Expert Warns Of Bearish Phase Unfolding This November On the dollar and cross-asset risk, he points to a crucial level: “The DXY has been rallying and is now approaching a key level at 101, which would be a logical point for it to top. I continue to believe the Trump administration wants a lower dollar.” The path to a crypto bottom, in his cadence, is explicitly tied to policy milestones: “The government reopening provides a clear catalyst to mark the bottom in liquidity conditions. Then, we get QT unwinding Dec 1 and then potentially more Fed actions (such as hints on bills repurchases) on Dec 10. The fiscal deficit will expand significantly starting Jan 1 as the OBBBA will fully kick in.” He characterizes Bitcoin’s behavior as resilient—“BTC has held in well despite tremendous OG selling, the aftermath of 10/10, and the factors above”—and describes his own playbook accordingly: “I currently have a sizable cash position and plan to aggressively add equities (especially the memory trade) and BTC once the government reopening looks imminent.” Hours later he added, “Bought some BTC. Seeing progress being made towards government reopening and signs that liquidity headwinds have peaked. Risk/reward here is strong with sentiment bombed out.” When The Liquidity Returns Raoul Pal, whose framework centers almost entirely on the global liquidity cycle, pushes the same thesis to its logical macro conclusion. “If global liquidity is the single most dominant macro factor then we MUST focus on that,” he writes, before distilling the next year of market structure into a single constraint: “REMEMBER — THE ONLY GAME IN TOWN IS ROLLING $10TRN IN DEBT. EVERYTHING ELSE IS A SIDESHOW. THIS IS THE GAME OF THE NEXT 12 MONTHS.” In Pal’s telling, the shutdown’s effect is immediate and mechanical—“the gov shutdown has forced a sharp tightening of liquidity as the TGA builds up with no where to spend it. This is not offset by the ability to drain the Reverse Repo (it is drained). And QT drains it further”—and crypto, as the highest-beta liquidity asset, takes the brunt. The pivot, he argues, is likewise mechanical once fiscal operations restart: “As soon as the gov shutdown ends, the Treasury begins spending $250bn to $350bn in a couple of months. QT ends and the balance sheet technically expands. The Dollar will likely begin to weaken again as liquidity begins to flow.” Related Reading: Crypto Isn’t Topping Yet: Arthur Hayes Says Stealth QE Is Near He layers on prospective policy and regulatory catalysts—“SLR changes free up more of the banks balance sheets allowing for credit expansion. The CLARITY Act will get passed, giving the crypto regs so desperately needed for large scale adoption by banks, asset managers and businesses overall. The Big Beautiful Bill then kicks in to goose the economy into the midterms”—and frames the global backdrop as additive, with China’s balance-sheet expansion and Japan’s policy mix supporting a broader risk rally. His tactical advice is to accept bull-market volatility without over-reacting: “Always remember the Dont Fuck This Up rules… and wait out the volatility. Drawdowns like this are common place in bull markets and their job is to test your faith. BTFD if you can.” The punchline comes down to a single indicator within his dashboard: “td:dr — When this number goes up, all numbers go up.” The through-line across both perspectives is the primacy of dollar liquidity—specifically, the interaction of Treasury cash balances, Fed asset purchases or run-off, and the available stock of bank reserves after the Reverse Repo Program has largely normalized. When the TGA rises without offset, it functions as a suction pump on aggregate reserves; when it falls as the Treasury spends, reserves rebuild, the marginal cost of leverage eases, and high-beta assets—crypto first—tend to outperform. Where does that leave the timing question implied by every red candle on crypto Twitter? Neither source offers a date, but both tether the next leg higher to the same sequence: a resolution in Washington that flips the TGA from hoarding to spending, visible easing in reserve scarcity as QT pauses or is unwound, a swerve lower in the dollar from resistance, and renewed fiscal impulse that re-steepens the growth impulse into 2026. At press time, the total crypto market cap stood at $3.38 trillion. Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com
Bipartisan efforts to refine crypto regulations could bolster US leadership in digital assets, despite political challenges like a shutdown.
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Investors are better off buying ETFs than buying shares in a firm that’s simply putting a crypto asset on its balance sheet, argues Bitwise’s Matt Hougan.
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez started receiving his salary in Bitcoin four years ago, when Bitcoin was valued at around $64,000.
Solana’s recent pullback appears to be finding direction as the price drifts toward the $160 zone, a level attracting strong-handed investors. Despite short-term weakness, sentiment around SOL remains steady, with traders viewing the dip as a potential accumulation opportunity before momentum shifts back in favor of the bulls. Triangle Breakdown Brings SOL To A Critical Accumulation Zone According to the latest outlook from Crypto VIP Signal, Solana’s price recently broke out of a downward triangle, signaling a temporary shift in market structure. This move has brought SOL down to a crucial support region where buyers have previously shown strong interest. The reaction from this area will likely determine whether the market stabilizes for a rebound or continues its downward trajectory in the short term. Related Reading: Solana Price Drops Below $180 Despite $199M ETF Inflows, What’s Behind the Decline? At present, Solana is hovering around the $160 zone, which many analysts view as an important accumulation range. Historically, this level has acted as a reliable base where bullish momentum often begins to build. If demand increases and the broader market sentiment improves, SOL could see a bounce that propels it back toward higher resistance levels. Even with this potential upside, caution remains necessary. Market volatility continues to influence price movements, and a decisive drop below the $150 level could signal a deeper bearish extension. The expert noted that setting a stop-loss slightly under $150 helps protect against this scenario while allowing room for short-term fluctuations. For now, speculation is whether Solana can hold its current support and attract renewed bullish pressure, potentially marking the start of a recovery phase in the coming days. Solana Steadies At Key Weekly Levels Amid Market Slowdown In a recent post on X, CryptoPulse highlighted that SOL is currently holding around key weekly levels as it works to regain strength following recent market pullbacks. The analyst noted that despite short-term weakness in momentum, the overall market structure remains resilient, suggesting that the asset could soon stabilize and prepare for its next move. Related Reading: Solana (SOL) Decline Intensifies — Bears Tighten Grip, Recovery Looks Unlikely According to CryptoPulse, Solana’s long-term outlook is supported by solid fundamentals and a growing ecosystem. The project continues to attract increasing adoption across decentralized finance (DeFi), NFTs, and enterprise applications. Moreover, heavy institutional interest has further strengthened confidence in Solana’s potential to remain one of the leading blockchain platforms in the crypto space. At the moment, CryptoPulse recommends maintaining a neutral and patient stance as the price consolidates, which could offer a more favorable entry point, especially if SOL begins to recover. Once momentum returns, the analyst believes Solana could swiftly reclaim higher resistance levels and potentially resume its broader upward trajectory. Featured image from Pxfuel, chart from Tradingview.com
According to comments made at the Ripple Swell conference, Canary Capital CEO Steven McClurg said the XRP Ledger is lining up as a set of financial rails that could rival legacy systems on Wall Street. Related Reading: ‘Good News’ Finally Arrives For SHIB Army As Team Unveils New Update He argued the ledger’s payment features make it a practical tool for moving money across borders. His remarks come as several big fund managers update filings for potential XRP exchange-traded funds, and as traders watch for approvals that may arrive as soon as mid-November. XRP Ledger Framed As Payment Rails McClurg drew on his background as an emerging-market bond manager when he pointed to high remittance costs as a clear problem. Workers often pay between 8% and 15% to send money home, he said. Blockchain rails like the XRPL can cut those fees, the CEO added, and that use case is part of why he believes institutional interest will grow. He also repeated a prediction he has made before: that XRP ETFs could see $10 billion in inflows in their first month if they launch with strong backing. I liked the ETF session at Ripple Swell. “Way to think about XRP is to think about the XRP Ledger. It’s financial rails. A competitor to Wall Street” pic.twitter.com/KlAaOQPDpl — Vet ????☠️ (@Vet_X0) November 4, 2025 ETF Filings Gain Momentum Meanwhile, Franklin Templeton, Bitwise, and Canary Capital have updated S-1 filings tied to XRP funds. Franklin removed an 8(a) clause from its S-1, a change that reduces a procedural reason for delay. Grayscale has filed a second amendment and has named key executives and counsel on its paperwork. Market participants say these moves suggest managers are preparing for a possible rollout in November, though SEC timing still matters. Payments Utility Versus Investment Structure McClurg argued that XRP’s role as a payments token gives it a different profile from assets that rely on staking. He suggested ETF holders would not face the tradeoff of missing staking yields, which has affected some Ethereum products. That claim is used to explain why an XRP ETF might attract distinct flows, rather than simply following the path of prior crypto funds. Ecosystem Bets And Industry Players Ripple has pushed XRPL-focused products such as RLUSD and institutional services under the Ripple Prime brand. Reports mention partnerships with GTreasury and Rail to boost clearing and custody capabilities. Those efforts are designed to make XRPL more useful for banks and large treasuries that need predictable settlement and custody options. Related Reading: Bitcoin’s Grip Holds — But Signs Of Weakness Are Piling Up: Analyst What Markets Might Do Traders will watch liquidity, trading spreads, and whether early ETF buyers come from corporate treasuries, family offices, or retail channels. A large opening month inflow, like the $10 billion McClurg projected, would change short-term price dynamics. Yet approval dates and fund structures will shape how fast capital moves. Market observers say the timing of filings and removals of delaying clauses increases the odds of visible launches this quarter. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
The UK’s top bank says it will roll out stablecoin rules “just as quickly as the US” amid concerns that it's lagging behind global allies.
Data shows sentiment around Bitcoin and Ethereum has plummeted on social media, but XRP and other altcoins are just observing apathy. Social Media Traders Have Turned Bearish On Bitcoin & Ethereum In a new insight post, on-chain analytics firm Santiment has talked about how sentiment around cryptocurrencies has changed on social media following the latest market crash. The indicator of relevance here is the “Positive/Negative Sentiment,” which tells us how bullish sentiment compares against the bearish one on the major social media platforms. Related Reading: Altcoin Winter Here? Ethereum, Solana Activity Plunges The metric works by going through social media posts/messages/threads to separate them into positive and negative using a machine-learning model. Once the posts have been divided, it counts up the number in each category and takes the ratio between them. First, here is a chart that shows the trend in the Positive/Negative Sentiment for Bitcoin over the last few months: As shown in the graph above, Bitcoin Positive/Negative Sentiment has recently plunged, suggesting bearish sentiment has risen on social media platforms. The current value of the indicator is the third lowest for the past six months. Interestingly, the two instances with lower levels coincided with local bottoms for the cryptocurrency. This pattern of the asset going against the crowd opinion has actually been witnessed regularly throughout its history. Considering this, the shift to a negative sentiment on social media may turn out to be a bullish signal for the BTC price. Bitcoin isn’t the only cryptocurrency that’s witnessing a surge in bearish sentiment right now. As Santiment has pointed out, Ethereum has also seen a similar trend in the Positive/Negative Sentiment. In fact, the negative comments have been even more intense for Ethereum, as the current value is the second lowest for the last six months. “Only the flash crash back on October 10th, when Trump temporarily threatened 100% tariffs on China, saw a higher level of bearish vs. bullish comments,” noted the analytics firm. Interestingly, while Bitcoin and Ethereum have seen this development, most other assets in the sector are showing a different trend. Below is a chart that shows how the Positive/Negative Sentiment currently looks for XRP, the coin ranked fourth by market cap. From the graph, it’s apparent that the indicator is sitting at a neutral level for XRP, implying social media users aren’t leaning one way or the other, despite the volatility. Related Reading: CryptoQuant Head Reveals Reason Behind Bearish Bitcoin Trend “Unlike the top two marketcaps in crypto, XRP is showing what most other altcoins are showing… a surprising level of disinterest,” said Santiment. “It’s clear that most of retail has shifted their focus to just talking about BTC (and ETH, to a slightly lesser extent).” BTC Price At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading around $102,600, down more than 9% over the last week. The trend in the price of the coin over the last five days | Source: BTCUSDT on TradingView Featured image from Dall-E, Santiment.net, chart from TradingView.com
A Polymarket wager on the margin of Mikie Sherrill’s victory in the New Jersey governor’s race severely undervalued the correct outcome.
European session buying lifted volume 78% above the 24-hour average as bitcoin cash set higher lows at $462.67, $474.27 and $479.03.
XRP price has rebounded from a crucial multi-month support level. The top-tier altcoin has rebounded from its multi-month support level of around $2.2 after Tuesday’s crypto capitulation. XRP Price Bottoms Out; Bullish Thesis Since the October 11, 2025 crypto-crash, which wiped out $20 billion from leveraged traders, the XRP price has retested its support level …
Robinhood's crypto revenue was up over 300% in Q3 to $268 million, helping to drive higher overall revenues of $1.27 billion.
Market structure legislation could still see movement this year, but likely won't become law before 2026.
Swiss banking giant UBS has taken a major step toward institutional blockchain by completing its first live tokenized fund transaction on the Ethereum network, a landmark demonstration of blockchain’s real-world utility. By bringing fund operations into blockchain rails, UBS demonstrates how tokenization can eliminate settlement friction, improve transparency, and expand access to digital asset markets. How Institutional Adoption Of Ethereum Is Accelerating In the echelons of global finance and true innovation, UBS, the legendary Swiss banking giant, has announced the completion of the first live tokenized fund transaction on the Ethereum blockchain. According to CryptoGucci’s post on X, UBS has achieved the first on-chain redemption of a tokenized fund using Chainlink’s Digital Transfer Agent (DTA). This agreement marks a milestone in blockchain infrastructure for the $100 trillion fund industry. Related Reading: Ethereum Demand Climbs As Monthly Transactions Hit New All-Time High The transaction involved the tokenized UBS USD Money Market Investment Fund Token (uMINT) on the ETH blockchain. This achievement is engineered to drive unprecedented operational efficiencies and unlock new possibilities for product composability within the traditionally rigid fund industry. Meanwhile, UBS’s proprietary tokenization platform is leading this charge, a platform designed to automate key functions. As articulated by Mike Dargan, UBS Chief Operating Officer and Technology Officer, this transaction represents a key milestone in how smart contract-based technologies and advanced technical standards are poised to enhance fund operations and the investor experience. Ethereum is entering a new era of a super-cycle, where the current price of ETH does not reflect the monumental improvements in its fundamental infrastructure over the past several months. A full-time stock investor and trader, known as StockTrader_Max, has noted that the current situation won’t last much longer, due to the 8-year historical chart of ETH. It also shows that the ETH uptrend over the past 5 years has been in a consolidation phase that’s likely nearing its end. However, this breakout won’t emerge before the end of 2025. Those traders and investors who are patient will benefit exponentially from the super-cycle that is inevitably approaching. This breakout will occur as Wall Street and the broader financial industry adopt the blockchain space and start building on ETH. The Repo Market Just Flashed A Signal Co-founder of weRate_Official, Host of CoinCompassHQ, and bestselling author at Forbes 30U30, Quinten Francois, has revealed that the repo market had just broken. The Federal Reserve just executed an overnight repo operation, injecting a staggering $29.4 billion into the banking system, which is the biggest since the chaos of 2020. Related Reading: Ethereum Emerges As The Sole Trillion-Dollar Institutional Store Of Value — Here’s Why In 2019, this exact scenario triggered an emergency liquidity injection of $255 billion, followed by $6 trillion in Quantitative Easing (QE) after the COVID pandemic conveniently appeared. “Ignore the noise, because this is how every major liquidity cycle begins,” Francois mentioned. Featured image from iStock, chart from Tradingview.com
Record difficulty and declining on-chain fees have dragged Bitcoin mining profitability to a two-year low, creating a widening divide between miners surviving on razor-thin margins and those reinventing themselves as data-center operators for the AI boom. Mining used to be a homogeneous industry moving in sync with Bitcoin’s price. However, it’s now evolving into a […]
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