A shift in how institutional money flows into crypto has started in Q4 2025. Several altcoins now stand in line for possible ETF approval, with October shaping up as a key month. This could bring new demand from large funds and reshape portfolios. Ripple (XRP) Gains ETF First-Mover Advantage Ripple is at the center of …
On Thursday, September 18, the Bitcoin price enjoyed some form of rejuvenation following the outcome of the United States Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell announced an interest rate cut for the first time in 2025. The general crypto market rallied on the back of this rate cut announcement, with the Bitcoin price running to a monthly high and almost breaking above the $118,000 level on the day. However, the premier cryptocurrency has failed to build on this momentum, retreating to around $115,500 on Friday, September 19. With price unable to sustain a serious rally, the question on the other side is—is the Bitcoin market on the brink of capitulation? BTC Market Shows Zero Signs Of Capitulation In a post on social media platform X, market analytics firm Alphractal revealed that the Bitcoin market is far from price capitulation. According to the blockchain platform, the Bitcoin price has shown no signs of capitulation for over a year—since July 2024. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Forecast: Expert Predicts 70% Chance Of New Highs Within Two Weeks This on-chain observation is based on the Market Capitulation Index (0 – 3), which tracks potential periods of intense downward price movement. This metric is based on three stress signals: Hash capitulation (>30% decline in 30 days), price capitulation (>50% drop), and supply capitulation (7-day active supply >15%), with each signal contributing a point apiece. According to Alphractal, scores of around 2 – 3 for the Market Capitulation Index indicate severe market stress and potential capitulation. Typically, high values for this metric suggest extreme selling pressure. Meanwhile, scores between 0 and 1 signal normal market conditions for the Bitcoin price. Looking at the metric—which is at zero—and the three stress signals, the BTC market does not show any signs of capitulation, with the hash rate hitting new all-time highs in September. Furthermore, while the Bitcoin price has not particularly impressed so far in the past few months, it has mostly been in a consolidation range rather than in a downward trend. Alphractal founder Joao Wedson noted in a separate post that it will likely take a few more months before the largest cryptocurrency market faces capitulation. Ultimately, this means that the Bitcoin price still has a chance of witnessing another leg up in the current bull cycle. Bitcoin Price At A Glance As of this writing, the price of BTC stands at around $115,400, reflecting an over 2% decline in the past 24 hours. Related Reading: Ethereum Price Will Still Climb Above $5,000 As Long As It Holds This Level Featured image from iStock, chart from TradingView
Hyperliquid has had a roller coaster ride this week, from climbing to an all-time high of $59.39 just two days ago before pulling back. The token is now changing hands at $56.06, down 0.34% on the day but still holding a modest 0.58% gain over the past week. With a market cap of $18.68 billion …
Story Highlights The Live Price Of MYX Is With innovation in cross-chain derivatives and rising on-chain activity, MYX could reach $26 by 2025 and up to $50 by 2030 if momentum continues. MYX surged over 20,000% from June lows to September highs, making it one of the year’s best performers. MYX Finance (MYX) has emerged …
XRP’s recent dip has left many traders scratching their heads. However, according to lawyer and XRP advocate Bill Morgan, the explanation is straightforward: XRP remains in sync with Bitcoin. In a post on X, Morgan wrote that “the overwhelming factor behind XRP’s price movement is its strong correlation with Bitcoin’s ups and downs.” He added …
The calls for an altcoins season are growing louder day-by-day as Bitcoin dominance has dropped to lower levels. Many traders and investors eagerly watch the Altseason Index, hoping to spot signs of a market-wide rally in altcoins. So is it here yet? Altseason Still a Way Off Analyst Cas Abbé points out that focusing on …
Changpeng Zhao (CZ), the former CEO of Binance, has raised concerns about the state of France, saying the country has gone “downhill” in recent years. His remarks highlight growing unease around rising security risks, high-profile arrests, and increasing pressure on the crypto industry within the European Union’s second-largest economy. Rising Crypto Kidnappings One of CZ’s …
In just a few days, a small new token has captured the attention of the entire crypto world. Aster (ASTER) shot up over 1200% since its launch, reaching a market value near $2 billion. Meanwhile, traders are now asking a big question: can this newcomer challenge Hyperliquid, the established giant in the decentralized derivatives market? …
Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman of Strategy, shared insights on Bitcoin’s evolving market. He noted that as institutional investors continue entering the space, Bitcoin’s reduced volatility might feel “boring” to retail traders seeking excitement. However, he emphasized that this signals a natural growth stage and a positive outlook. Looking ahead, Saylor predicts 2025–2035 will be a …
Ethereum whales have quietly launched their most aggressive buying spree in years. Data from Glassnode and Lookonchain shows that wallets holding between 1,000 and 10,000 ETH added 818,410 ETH worth $2.5 billion in just four months, effectively doubling their holdings. This is the largest accumulation campaign since the 2018 bear market bottom. Not only mid-tier …
Solana is on a roll and is making headlines for all the right reasons. In just a few days, the network has secured four major wins that stretch from Wall Street to Abu Dhabi. What makes this surge different? For the first time, Solana isn’t just drawing crypto-native investors. Traditional firms are building treasuries around …
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has outlined plans to build a crypto super app, offering credit cards, payments and Bitcoin rewards to rival traditional banks.
BitMine Immersion Technologies has added nearly $70 million worth of Ethereum to its holdings, pushing the company’s ETH stash to a value near $8.66 billion. Related Reading: From $2 Trillion To $400T? CEO Sees Bitcoin Exploding 200x – Here’s More Based on reports, the purchases were made through Galaxy Digital’s over-the-counter desk and arrived in several chunks rather than a single block. Purchase Broken Into Four Tranches The recent buys were split into four settlements: 3,247 ETH ($14.50 million), 3,258 ETH ($14.6 million), 4,494 ETH ($20 million), and 4,428 ETH ($19.75 million). That totals about 15,427 ETH, which sums to roughly $69 million at the prices reported. According to public trackers cited in the coverage, these were likely coordinated OTC trades designed to avoid moving the spot market. TOM LEE IS BUYING EVEN MORE $ETH Tom Lee’s Bitmine just bought another $69M of ETH from Galaxy Digital. They now hold $8.66 BILLION of ETH.$BMNR is bullish on $ETH. pic.twitter.com/t9BWh9btPR — Arkham (@arkham) September 19, 2025 How Much Of Ethereum Does BitMine Hold Reports have disclosed that BitMine now holds about 1.95 million ETH. That holding is valued at about $8.66 billion using the same pricing used in the coverage. Analysts tracking corporate treasuries say that corporate and institutional ETH reserves together amount to a few percent of circulating supply, and BitMine is listed among the largest single holders. The figures can look large when compared with total ETH supply, but the share depends on which supply measure is used — circulating, staked, or otherwise locked. Market Mechanics Behind The Move Buying large amounts on OTC desks is common for public companies and big players. It reduces slippage and keeps big orders off public order books. The ETH here moved without obvious price spikes. Some transfers were visible on chain; the private terms of OTC trades usually remain confidential. Based on reports citing blockchain trackers like Arkham, the on-chain flows matched the size and timing described. Risk, Accounting And Strategy Holding vast amounts of a volatile token carries real risks. A sharp fall in ETH would hit BitMine’s balance sheet. At the same time, steady accumulation signals a clear strategic bet on future appreciation. Market observers compare this approach to other firms that hold crypto as part of their corporate treasury, and regulators and accountants will watch how such holdings are reported in quarterly filings. Related Reading: Backed By CZ, Aster Token Ignites With 1,650% First-Day Rally Corporate Accumulation Goes Big Some details remain unclear. Reports cite Arkham and Strategic Ether Reserve as the primary sources, but OTC trades do not reveal full pricing details and the exact terms are often private. Because those settlements happen off-exchange, public records show transfers but not every pricing details. Large holders’ activity tends to attract extra attention when ETH moves sharply up or down. Based on these numbers, the move is one more sign of large corporate accumulation of ETH. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
Bitcoin continues to dominate headlines, and few explain its role in the financial revolution better than Michael Saylor. In a recent interview at Coin Stories, the MicroStrategy co-founder shared why he believes Bitcoin is the ultimate digital asset, how it is redefining credit markets, and why periods of bearish sentiment are a natural sign of …
Litecoin price has had a choppy week, losing 2.03% in the last 24 hours and 3.23% over the past seven days. The coin is now priced across exchanges at $114.92, with a market cap of $8.77 billion. Talking more about numbers, the daily trading volume has plunged nearly 28% to $487.27 million. Despite a brief …
90 days to Digital Fort Knox starts with Congress, which set a deadline for Treasury to outline a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and a companion custody plan that would govern federal digital asset holdings. The reported FY2026 Financial Services and General Government bill, H.R. 5166, directs Treasury to deliver a practicability report on a Strategic Bitcoin […]
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Ripple’s XRP ETF has entered a new era with the launch of its first U.S. exchange-traded fund, listed on the CBOE. Issued by Rex Shares and Osprey Funds, the XRP ETF represents a milestone in the ongoing convergence of digital assets with Wall Street. For years, XRP’s lack of smart contract flexibility left it outside …
Aster (ASTER) has been making headlines recently. Aster is not entirely new. It was rebranded from APX, with old APX holders able to convert their tokens into ASTER. This transition boosted both price and visibility. Data shows that the total value locked (TVL) on the protocol has been rising quickly, alongside daily platform fees of …
Cardano has been fighting to reclaim the psychological $1 level, a price point that has long symbolised strength and investor confidence. Despite steady development, ecosystem growth, and a loyal community, ADA price continues to face resistance that keeps it trapped below this crucial barrier. With market sentiment improving and Bitcoin’s momentum spilling over into altcoins, …
The arguments for the XRP being able to reach $10+ or not have ranged from how high the market cap would have to go, as well as there being too much supply of the token. However, crypto analyst XForceGlobal has debunked it and said that the market cap argument is not valid. In their view, the XRP price is definitely primed for the $10 mark and is only a matter of time before the digital asset reaches this level. Don’t Be Fooled By The Market Cap Argument In a post on the X (formerly Twitter) platform, the crypto analyst warned XRP investors not to be fooled by those who say that the price cannot rise to $10+. Most especially, the argument that the market cap would be too high at this price would be irrelevant. Related Reading: Shiba Inu Completes Bullish Setup: Why A 138% Climb Could Be In The Works According to the post, the XRP price is expected to actually cross the double-digit mark in the next year. This is because with the triangle breakout that began back in 2024, the XRP price remains quite bullish. Hence, there is still a small window of opportunity where the altcoin could continue its run. Going by the analyst’s chart, in the event of a breakout, the XRP price could quickly rally toward $4 to set a new all-time high. Then through the year 2026, the bullish wave is expected to persist, triggering an over 200% increase to break $10, and eventually rally toward $14. XRP Price Still Bullish Despite Decline Another crypto analyst, TradingShot, has also pointed out why the XRP price is still bullish, alluding to a technical setup on the 1-day chart. The analyst points to the fact that the price had bottomed back in April after months of onslaught due to Donald Trump’s tariff wars. Then, with the recent recovery, the price has been testing and holding the 1-Day MA50 as support above $2.7. Related Reading: Crypto Analyst Tells Dogecoin Investors To Stay Sharp Amid Historical Bullish Setup The significance of this is that the XRP price is holding this support after bottoming from its bearish leg on the 1-Day MA100 chart. Thus, this means that is the 1-Day MA50 is confirmed, then it would be the push needed for the altcoin to continue to rally. The target for the rally here is an over 60% increase in price to reach the $5 mark. “That Bullish Leg peaked on the 2.0 Fibonacci extension level. If this sequence is repeated, expect the next high to be around $5.00,” the crypto analyst explained. Featured image from Dall.E, chart from TradingView.com
XRP price is once again under immense pressure after failing to push higher $3.10 for the third time this week. Veteran trader CasiTrades now warns the token could be entering a “deeper correction,” with market patterns hinting at a possible dip toward the $2.90 level. XRP Price Could Drop $2.90, IF! Over the past week, …
BitGo files to go public with $90.3 billion in assets under custody, targeting NYSE listing as institutional crypto adoption accelerates under new US policies.
Story Highlights The ASTER price today is The token could hit an average price of $1.383 in 2025, with a peak target of $2.074. By 2030, ASTER may shoot up to $9.823 if adoption keeps expanding. Aster is positioning itself as a next-gen DEX, bridging the gap between centralized platforms and self-custody of DeFi. Offering …
BitMine Immersion, led by Tom Lee, purchased an additional 15,427 Ethereum tokens valued at $69 million, bringing their total Ethereum holdings to about 2.17 million ETH, worth nearly $9.7 billion. This makes BitMine the largest corporate holder of Ethereum in the world. The company aims to accumulate 5% of Ethereum’s supply, doubling down on its …
Enosys has announced the upcoming launch of Enosys Loans, a friendly fork of Liquity V2 deployed on the Flare Network. This marks a historic milestone, XRP (via FXRP) can now be used as collateral to mint a stablecoin. A second audit is already underway, highlighting the team’s commitment to safety and reliability before the platform …
On September 19, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $223 million in net inflows, mainly driven by BlackRock’s IBIT with $246 million. Spot Ethereum ETFs added $47.75 million, entirely led by BlackRock’s ETHA, which posted a significant single-day inflow of $144 million. These inflows reflect strong institutional interest and growing confidence in crypto assets, particularly in …
Strategy's Michael Saylor said that lower Bitcoin volatility benefits “mega institutions” but disappoints thrill-seekers who thrive on price swings.
Three major whales have scooped up a total of 14.36 million $ASTER tokens, investing $10.87 million in recent hours. Notably, wallet 0x04EA withdrew 7.04 million $ASTER ($4.66M), while 0xe1Da took out 5.1 million $ASTER ($4.1M). Meanwhile, 0x841D swapped in 2.22 million $APX, then withdrew 2.22 million $ASTER ($2.11M). This intense whale accumulation is fueling speculation …
The Real-World Asset (RWA) tokenization market has been booming following several regulatory implementations and positive approach of the SEC toward crypto. This has boosted the market sentiment of RWA assets, pushing top institutions to explore and expand this sector. As a result, leaders of the market are bridging the gap between traditional finance and decentralized …
Charles Hoskinson has affirmed that Cardano (ADA) will steal the crypto spotlight as the altcoin attempts to hold a crucial level as support. Some analysts believe the cryptocurrency is preparing for a massive rally in the coming months. Related Reading: SUI Breakout In The Horizon? Price Eyes $4 Retest As Momentum Builds ADA Holds Key Support Zone Following Thursday’s market rally, Cardano has seen its price retrace 4% in the last 24 hours, failing to reclaim the range high for the second time over the past week. The altcoin has been trading between $0.72-$0.96 since July, hitting a local high of $1.01 last month. Despite the dip, ADA has held the $0.85-$90 zone as support, attempting to stabilize around this area throughout Friday morning. Analyst Sebastian suggested that the cryptocurrency must “start setting a new higher high, otherwise we could find ourselves in a head and shoulders pattern, which could result in a bigger retrace.” Cardano has been trading above an ascending support trendline since early August, bouncing from this key level twice this month. To the analyst, ADA’s trend will remain bullish as long as the price holds the trendline. On the contrary, a breakdown from this level could see the altcoin retrace to the macro support zone, between $0.50-$0.60. Market Watcher Altcoin Gordon pointed out that ADA recently broke out of its multi-month descending resistance after reclaiming the $0.85 level last week. Since then, the cryptocurrency has retested the trendline area as support, confirming the breakout. To Gordon, if the price continues to hold above this level, Cardano could see “a HUGE move to the upside.” Meanwhile, analyst Crypto Kid asserted that Q4 seasonality could see the altcoin repeat its 2024 end-of-year playbook. Notably, ADA broke out of its nine-month downtrend line during the November 2024 run, rallying 270% to its three-year high of $1.32. Now, the cryptocurrency displays a similar price action, retesting this level in the weekly timeframe multiple times over the past two months. “I’m betting on ADA repeating its history by breaking out October/November this year,” the analyst wrote. Cardano ETFs To Fuel Q4 Rally? In a late Thursday post, Cardano’s founder Charles Hoskinson also shared a bold outlook, affirming that it is “going to break the internet.” Despite not offering more details, the community noted that the recent growing momentum of crypto-based Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) could propel ADA’s rally. On Friday, Grayscale Investments launched its Grayscale CoinDesk Crypto 5 ETF (GDLC), the first multi-asset crypto ETF launched in the US. The investment product holds the five largest cryptocurrencies by market capitalization: Bitcoin, Ether, XRP, Solana, and Cardano. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved the digital asset manager’s request to convert its Grayscale Digital Large Cap (GDLC) Fund into an ETF earlier this week. Since the announcement, investors consider the odds of a spot ADA ETF approval are higher. Related Reading: Bitcoin Set Up For ‘Promising’ Q4, Next Two Weeks Could Be Decisive According to data from the prediction platform Polymarket, the chances of the SEC approving the investment product in 2025 have increased from 79% on Wednesday to 91%. Notably, the regulatory agency delayed the deadline for Grayscale’s spot Cardano Exchange-Traded Fund in August, postponing the final decision date to October 26, 2025. Many expect that most spot crypto-based ETFs will be approved at the start of Q4, which could fuel a “spicy end-of-year” for many altcoins, including ADA. As of this writing, Cardano is trading at $0.89, a 1% decline in the weekly timeframe. Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com