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The relentless bloodbath in crypto markets this week has delivered not only financial devastation but also personal tragedy. On October 11, 2025, prominent Ukrainian crypto trader and educator Konstantin Galich, widely known as Kostya Kudo, was found dead inside his Lamborghini in Kyiv’s Obolonskyi district. Galich, aged 32, was discovered with a gunshot wound to […]
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BNB has staged a sharp recovery after a volatile week that saw most major cryptocurrencies fall. The token rose more than 11% in the last 24 hours, trading near $1,267 at press time. Market Rebounds After Tariff Shock A surprise announcement of 100% U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports caused a short-term market crash, sending prices …
October’s historic crypto market crash forced a reckoning across leveraged trading, sent prices tumbling, and set the stage for audacious institutional dip-buying. Among the biggest actors was Tom Lee’s Bitmine Immersion Technologies. The behemoth Ethereum treasury company rapidly expanded its already massive ETH coffers by acquiring 128,718 more ETH (worth about $480 million) immediately after […]
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The crypto market has erased more than $19.5 billion in leveraged positions in the past 24 hours, making it the most chaotic 24-hour period in crypto history. This crash, which saw 1.6 million traders forced out of positions, was caused by sudden US tariff announcements on China and amplified by risky leverage across exchanges. Bitcoin alone witnessed a $20,000 daily swing and erased $380 billion in market capitalization in a single day. This liquidation surpassed all previous records by nearly tenfold, surpassing records set during the FTX collapse and the March 2020 crash. Related Reading: A 5% Bitcoin Drop In October? History Shows That’s Rare Liquidations Ripple Through Entire Crypto Market The most recent crypto market crash took many crypto investors by surprise. Notably, data shared by The Kobeissi Letter on the social media platform X revealed that a total of $19.5 billion was liquidated between October 10 and 11, 2025, over nine times larger than any prior event. To put that into context, the February 2025 liquidation event saw only $2.2 billion erased, while the May 2021 crash cleared $1.2 billion. Data across major exchanges confirmed that the sell-off was heavily one-sided. Out of the $19.38 billion in total liquidations, $16.7 billion came from long positions, which is a 6.7-to-1 ratio compared to shorts. Nearly every exchange, from Binance to Bybit, saw over 90% of liquidations hitting longs, with Hyperliquid alone recording $10.3 billion. Crypto Exchange Liquidations. Source: @KobeissiLetter on X This quick downturn is quite notable, considering the crypto market’s greed index had climbed above 60 when Bitcoin’s price action broke above $126,000 for the first time. Crypto Fear and Greed Index. Source: @KobeissiLetter on X What Caused The Crash? The reason behind the crash can be attributed to a mix of extended market corrections following Bitcoin’s all-time high and rising tensions over new US tariffs on China. According to The Kobeissi Letter, the selloff unfolded through a series of perfectly timed events that tied geopolitical shocks to fragile market sentiment. At 9:40 AM ET, some large Bitcoin holders began selling off mysteriously, more than an hour before former U.S. President Donald Trump posted about a massive China tariff threat at 10:57 AM. Later in the day, at 4:30 PM, a large whale opened multi-million-dollar shorts, seemingly anticipating the coming drop. Just 20 minutes later, Trump officially announced a 100% tariff on China, and this delivered the final blow to bullish sentiment. Timeline Of Events. Source: @KobeissiLetter on X Trump’s tariff post dropped late on a Friday after US markets had closed, but the crypto market was wide open. As such, crypto prices fell into a vacuum as volume spiked, creating the perfect setup for one of the fastest collapses in crypto history. By 5:20 PM, total liquidations had reached $19.5 billion, and the whale closed positions for a $192 million profit. Despite the carnage, The Kobeissi Letter noted that this event was technical rather than fundamental. The crash is a necessary reset that does not have long-term implications. A trade deal between the US and China would put an end to the uncertainty, and according to the team, crypto remains strong. Bitcoin Price Chart. Source: @KobeissiLetter on X Related Reading: XRP Traders Face Fresh Selling Pressure As Large Holders Move Out At the time of writing, Bitcoin has recovered a bit from its plunge and is now trading at $111,790. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
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There are moments when crypto’s fiercely optimistic traders are forced to reckon with markets’ unwritten rules. October 10 2025 delivered one of those reality checks. A day when leverage was punished, liquidity vanished, and even seasoned participants found themselves staring at red screens as billions were wiped off the crypto market. The anatomy of the […]
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BTC price action stabilized at around $112,000 ahead of fresh volatility into the weekly close and Bitcoin futures market open.
As an aftermath of the October 10 market crash, where Bitcoin’s price reached levels as low as $101,500, the market is exhibiting a recognizable bearish on-chain structure. While the selling momentum seems to be slowing down, giving a sliver of hope to potential market participants, recent on-chain analysis seems to point towards caution as the more correct sentiment to have in the short term. Realized Profits Climb As High As $2.25 Billion In an October 11 post on social media platform X, technical and on-chain analyst Darkfost revealed that a lot of Bitcoin investors might still be taking profits from their last buys. Related Reading: Bitcoin Buyers Dominate On Binance As CVD Confirmation Nears 0.9, Signaling $130K Target Zone In the post on X, Darkfost cited results obtained from the Net Realized Profit/Loss [USD] 7 Day MA indicator. This metric keeps tabs on the average daily difference between the total amount of realized profits and losses of transactions over the past seven days. For context, realized profits refer to the total amount in USD of Bitcoin sold at prices higher than the levels of purchase, showing that investors are selling in the green. On the other hand, realized losses reflect the total Dollar worth of Bitcoin sold below their cost of purchase. The analyst put it out that the 7-day moving average of the Net Realized Profit/Loss metric recently reached a peak of $2.25 billion, the fourth-highest level seen in the current market cycle. Meanwhile, the metric’s weekly average holds well above $1.6 billion, indicating that profit-taking is still at a high level. Darkfost noted that if the Bitcoin market continues to witness this magnitude of profit-taking, it might be a while before the premier cryptocurrency switches from its current bearish sentiment to a more optimistic one. $99,000-$104,000 May Be The Next Price Support In another post on X, cryptocurrency pundit Ted Pillows pointed out the $99,000-$104,000 region as the next possible support if the Bitcoin price were to keep sliding. According to the analyst’s post on X, this price range has a decent amount of spot bids sitting within it, enough to act as a support zone to keep the Bitcoin price afloat. The next market trajectory thus seems to depend on whether investor profit-taking would remain high. In the scenario where it does, the $99,000-$104,000 price range might be the next zone to keep an eye out for. In an upside scenario, Pillows explained that the $119,000 price level and other zones above hold most of the sell orders currently in the market. As of this writing, Bitcoin is worth approximately $111,772, reflecting an over 1% gain in the past 24 hours. Related Reading: Bitcoin Whale Activity Reflects Sustained Confidence As $163K Comes In Sight — Details Featured image from iStock, chart from TradingView
Bitcoin is retesting the golden cross, a bullish pattern that preceded past parabolic rallies, with analysts saying a breakout above $110,000 could trigger another move.
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Bitcoin prices are consolidating around $111,000 following the heavy market losses on October 10, due to a trade war between the US and China. The asset’s price is presently down by 9.45% on its weekly chart and also 12.16% away from its all-time high amidst this corrective phase. Related Reading: Bitcoin Whale Activity Reflects Sustained Confidence As $163K Comes In Sight — Details Bitcoin Logs First Negative Apparent Demand Flip Since July In an X post on October 11, popular market analyst Ali Martinez shares on-chain data that shows that Bitcoin’s apparent demand has recently flipped into negative territory for the first time in three months, suggesting a short-term cooling in investors’ appetite. For context, the apparent demand measures the net amount of Bitcoin being accumulated by active holders. In simpler terms, it reflects how much of the Bitcoin supply is being reactivated or moved relative to how much is newly created. A positive reading generally indicates growing market demand and accumulation, while a negative value suggests reduced appetite or selling pressure. Data from on-chain analytics firm CryptoQuant shows that as of October 8, Bitcoin’s 30-day apparent demand has dropped to -13,707 BTC. This development marks the first negative reading since July, when the metric last turned red before rebounding strongly alongside Bitcoin’s summer rally. Throughout August and September, Bitcoin’s apparent demand remained firmly positive, even as prices moved between $108,000 and $122,000, suggesting steady accumulation. However, the latest data shows a sharp reversal. The drop into negative territory could mean that long-term holders have started realizing profits or that buying momentum has temporarily slowed as traders assess the macro environment. Interestingly, the macro environment has also become a growing concern for investors, as the United States and China appear poised for a renewed tariff standoff. Notably, US President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose a 100% tariff on all Chinese imports, following China’s proposal to introduce a sweeping export tax on several key goods. Given the historical reaction of market price to tariff news seen during the early days of Trump’s administration, investor sentiment may remain subdued if this trade showdown persists, with many likely adopting a cautious stance until a clearer policy direction emerges. Bitcoin Price Overview At the time of writing, Bitcoin trades at $111,800, reflecting a 0.47% decline over the past 24 hours. On a monthly basis, the asset is down 3.06%, underscoring the intensity of the current corrective phase in the market. Related Reading: Dogecoin Price Taps IMB Zone – What This Means And Where The Price Is Headed Featured image from iStock, chart from Tradingview
XRP price is currently down and is trading below $2.50. However, XRP faces two main factors that could shape its price over the next 12 months: possible ETF approval and growing corporate interest in holding XRP. ETF Approval Could Bring More Liquidity Analyst Crypto Sensei said the market is awaiting for spot XRP ETFs. Approval …
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The Ethereum price has struggled to mount any significant bullish pressure since hitting the all-time high of $4,946 in August. The bullish momentum of the second-largest cryptocurrency has mostly waxed and waned, reaching the $4,750 high twice in the past few weeks. After running up to this local peak on Tuesday, October 7, the Ethereum price has been on a steady descent in recent days. This bearish pressure intensified on the close of the week, with the ETH price falling towards $3,700 due to United States President Donald Trump’s tariff imposition on China. Interestingly, a recent technical outlook still points to a possible journey to the $5,000 mark for the altcoin. Major Technical Resistance Levels To Watch In a new post on the X platform, pseudonymous crypto analyst Darkfost revealed that the Ethereum price might be looking to enter a new phase—that could see it touch $5,000— over the coming weeks. According to the analyst, the altcoin’s value might have reached a bottom of its current phase (wave 4) after the Trump Tariff-induced market downturn. Related Reading: Dogecoin Price Taps IMB Zone – What This Means And Where The Price Is Headed Darkfost highlighted that the price of Ethereum found support at the 200-day exponential moving average (EMA) around the $3,500 level on the daily timeframe. This exact region had once been identified as an attractive Dollar-Cost Averaging (DCA) entry area, the analyst added. Furthermore, Darkfost emphasized the strong bearish sentiment across the market, as shown by the relative strength index dropping below the 50 threshold. However, the crypto pundit believes that investors can watch for a positive reaction and whether the bullish momentum can kickstart the “wave 5,” despite the potential resistance at the 50 RSI mark. Darkfost also noted that the 21-day and 50-day EMAs will act as a significant resistance zone for the Ethereum price around the $4,250 zone on the daily timeframe. Evaluating the position of these exponential moving averages aligns perfectly with ETH’s potential RSI recovery above the 50-mark threshold. According to the crypto analyst, the Ethereum price could finally make its way to the widely anticipated $5,000 level if it manages to overcome these significant barriers. Ethereum Price Overview According to data from CoinGecko, the price of ETH is currently adrift the all-time high of $4,946 (attained about 2 months ago) by more than 24%. This gives a picture of the journey the second-largest cryptocurrency would need to travel to reach the highly coveted $5,000 level. As of this writing, the price of Ethereum stands around $3,741, reflecting an over 4% decline in the past 24 hours. The altcoin’s record is even worse on the weekly timeframe, having lost more than 16% of its value in the last seven days. Related Reading: Satoshi-Era Bitcoin Whale Shorted $1.1B Before Tariff News — Insider Tip? Featured image from iStock, chart from TradingView
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The Bitcoin market suffered a heavy crash on Friday after US President Donald Trump confirmed plans to place a 100% tariff on Chinese goods. The planned order, which was in response to an initial export tax order by the Asian superpower, shook financial markets globally, resulting in total crypto liquidations of $19 billion. However, the market has stabilized in the past few hours with Bitcoin prices now consolidating around $111,000. While investors await the next price movement, a prominent analyst with the X username PlanD has shared two important conditions for the next bullish wave. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Drops Toward $117,000: What Lies Ahead? Three Possible Scenarios 2 Important Bitcoin Levels To Watch – Analyst In a recent X post on Saturday, PlanD shares an updated technical analysis of the Bitcoin market following recent volatility in the market. The analyst explains that the macro-induced crash on Friday resulted in a heavier market correction than expected, pulling prices to around $109,600. Notably, this region, which is the lower boundary of a symmetrical triangle on the daily chart, acted as an effective price support, confirming the technical bottom of the price crash. Importantly, PlanD notes that the recent price drop does not signify a break in Bitcoin’s broader bullish trend, but rather serves to flush out excessive altcoin leverage in the futures market. In addition to the symmetrical triangle pattern, the Bitcoin chart also presents a bull flag pattern, both of which are bullish formations that remain valid. With excessive leverage cleared and funding rates normalizing, Bitcoin could regain stability and attract buying interest that could launch another upswing. However, the crypto analyst explains that one critical condition to maintaining this bullish structure is that Bitcoin bulls must maintain price above the psychological support level of $109,600. Thereafter, the premier cryptocurrency must also reclaim a key resistance zone $115,900 – $117,000, thereby reinforcing its bullish intent and the viability of both bullish formations. In this case, PlanD tips Bitcoin to race to the symmetrical triangle price target at $134,000 and the bull flag target at $160,000, respectively, representing a potential price gain of 21% – 45%. Related Reading: XRP Leading A $400 Trillion Revolution? How Ripple’s Tokenization Campaign Is Sparking Utility Bitcoin Price Overview At the time of writing, Bitcoin trades at $111,700 following a 0.31% price fall in the last day, following the recent flash crash. Meanwhile, the asset’s daily trading volume is down by 49.75% and valued at $88.74 billion. PlanD is backing Bitcoin’s long-term bullish potential, having described the macro-induced crash as a “precursor” to a major price takeoff, as seen in March 2020. With a market cap of $2.21 trillion, Bitcoin retains its rank as the largest cryptocurrency with a market dominance of 58.2%. Featured image from Flickr, chart from Tradingview
The cryptocurrency market has been in turmoil, and XRP has not been spared. After days of heavy selling, XRP is now trading at $2.37, down sharply from its recent high of $3.18. The token even touched a low of $1.53, leaving many wondering whether this is a golden buying opportunity or the start of a …
The cryptocurrency market suffered a massive wipeout, erasing nearly $800 billion in value within 24 hours. Around $19.2 billion in leveraged positions were liquidated as panic spread across exchanges. Bitcoin plunged to $110,951, marking a 16% drop, while Ethereum slipped to $3,795, down more than 12%. The total crypto market capitalization fell to $3.69 trillion, …
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According to CRYPTOWZRD in a recent post, both Ethereum and ETH/BTC closed the session on a bearish note but quickly recovered, showcasing ETH’s resilience and renewed buyer confidence. He noted that a move above $4,000 would be a crucial development, potentially marking a key turning point for Ethereum’s momentum. Bearish Daily Close Mirrors Bitcoin’s Market Direction CRYPTOWZRD further explained that Ethereum and ETH/BTC’s daily candle bearish close followed Bitcoin’s lead. Despite the negative close, Ethereum displayed relative strength compared to most other cryptocurrencies, maintaining a more resilient structure amid the decline. This reflects the asset’s continued dominance in the altcoin market. Related Reading: Ethereum Turns Bullish After Multi-Year Breakout — $7,000 May Be Imminent He noted that ETH/BTC has now reached its key support target zone. The market’s behavior around this level will be crucial in determining whether Ethereum is preparing for a rebound or remains at risk of deeper consolidation. A recovery toward $4,170 remains possible if Ethereum can hold this support region and sustain its current stability. The analyst highlighted that a move back above $4,000 would serve as an encouraging signal, validating a successful retest of the lower support area. Such a move could reignite bullish sentiment and set the stage for renewed upside momentum in the short to mid-term. However, CRYPTOWZRD cautioned that Bitcoin’s price movement will continue to dictate the broader market trend. Heading into the weekend, the analyst acknowledged that the market remains unpredictable, with both bullish and bearish scenarios still in play. His current focus, he stated, will remain on monitoring lower time frame chart formations to identify potential scalp opportunities. Extreme Volatility Hits As Market Faces Major Liquidation Event In his conclusion, CRYPTOWZRD noted that the intraday chart for Ethereum showed extreme volatility as the market experienced one of the most intense liquidation events in its history. Despite the turbulence, he emphasized that reclaiming the $4,000 level places Ethereum back in positive territory. Related Reading: Ethereum Faces TD Sell Signal At Key Resistance—$4,100 Next? He explained that a retest of the $4,260 intraday resistance could serve as a key turning point in the short term. This zone will be crucial in determining whether Ethereum can sustain its recovery or faces renewed downward pressure. If price action shows weakness after testing this level, it may open the door for short opportunities as momentum begins to fade. CRYPTOWZRD added that he remains open to both bullish and bearish scenarios, acknowledging that weekend trading often brings slower volatility and unpredictable market behavior. With that in mind, he stated that he will continue to monitor price movements, waiting for the next clear trade setup to emerge before making any decisive moves. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com
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