In an unexpected turn of events, PancakeSwap, one of the most popular decentralized exchanges on the BNB Chain, has confirmed that its official Chinese-language X account was compromised in a targeted phishing attack on October 8, 2025. The compromised account was used to promote a fake token called “Sir Pancake,” which managed to generate over …
The price of PancakeSwap's native token remains mostly unaffected as experts blame the attack on phishing and weak security.
Fight Fight Fight LLC, the company behind Donald Trump’s memecoin, is seeking to raise at least $200 million to establish a digital asset treasury.
Crypto market today is down amid the U.S. government shutdown, entering its eighth day. Bitcoin price today fell below $121K, ending a week-long rally, with 24-hour trading volume up 15%, indicating strong selling pressure. Ethereum price dropped below $4,500 on a 60% volume surge, while XRP and Solana also declined sharply. Over 167,000 traders were …
According to market reports, open futures positions on XRP have grown sharply this month, even as the token struggles to push past the $3 mark. Related Reading: Bitcoin Just Did It — New Record High Above $125,000 This ‘Uptober’ CryptoQuant data shows open interest near $2.92 billion, while Coinglass reports a much higher $8.94 billion figure, reflecting wider market coverage that includes venues such as the CME. Open Interest Climbs Despite Price Hurdles Reports have disclosed that XRP’s open interest rose from $2.34 billion on September 25 to roughly $2.92 billion as of Monday. That increase comes at the same time the token moved from a low of $2.74 to about $2.99, nearly 10%. Yet trading activity has not kept pace. Volume fell by 10% over 24 hours to $5.76 billion, which suggests fewer spot trades are backing the surge in futures bets. Different data providers tell different parts of the story. CryptoQuant pulls figures from major crypto exchanges and shows OI near $2.92 billion. Based on broader coverage, Coinglass places the number at $8.94 billion. The gap is largely explained by the range of exchanges counted. Some venues that handle large futures flows, including margin and institutional platforms, are captured by one service and not the other. That matters because the total picture of positions across markets can change how a price move plays out. Speculators Build Positions While Volume Eases Traders appear to be building more futures positions even while outright trading slows. Margin-based bets have grown. That makes the market more sensitive to price swings. When open interest increases into a firm resistance level — here, the psychological and technical barrier around $3 — a failed breakout can quickly trigger forced exits and sharp moves in either direction. Put simply: more open bets without matching spot volume raises the odds of sudden volatility. ETF Hopes Add A Different Layer Institutional optimism is also in the mix. In an interview with Paul Barron, Canary Capital CEO Steven McClurg raised his initial estimate for potential XRP ETF inflows from $5 billion to as much as $10 billion. Related Reading: 2%–4% In Crypto? Morgan Stanley Thinks That’s The Smart Move Now He suggested ETF demand could reach $2–3 billion on day one under favorable market conditions. Those projections are drawn from past ETF launches and the large allocation some institutional buyers showed for early Bitcoin products. Reports have also highlighted ongoing talks between the SEC and the CFTC about crypto oversight, a development that could affect ETF approvals and market access. SEC commissioner Paul Atkins has been pressing for what he calls an “innovation exemption” to speed certain approvals. Until clearer rules are in place, big institutional moves remain possible but not guaranteed. Featured image from Vecteezy, chart from TradingView
Fight Fight Fight LLC, led by Donald Trump’s longtime associate Bill Zanker, aims to raise at least $200 million, and possibly up to $1 billion, to create a Digital Asset Treasury for buying up the struggling TRUMP token. The effort is still behind the scenes and not officially announced, with its outcome uncertain. The initiative …
Trump-linked token issuer, Fight Fight Fight LLC, is working to raise at least $200 million to establish a digital asset entity. According to Bloomberg, this treasury will focus on buying the struggling token, TRUMP, to maintain a stable price. Why is Fight Fight Fight LLC Raising Funds The company led by Trump associate Bill Zanker …
The Bank of England (BoE) is changing its tune on digital assets. In a move that could reshape the UK’s crypto and stablecoin landscape, the central bank is reportedly planning exemptions to its proposed stablecoin holding caps, signaling a more flexible and adaptive approach amid rising global competition. A Softer Stance on UK Stablecoin Regulation …
PancakeSwap’s native token, CAKE, has suddenly caught fire, jumping 15% in the past 24 hours to trade around $4.52, its highest level in months. The rally comes alongside a massive spike in trading volume, which soared by over 88% to $1.23 billion, showing a wave of new trader activity and growing excitement in the DeFi …
Ethereum is moving in tandem with small-cap stocks, and analysts say both assets could rise together with four potential Fed rate cuts ahead.
The pattern makes XRP vulnerable to sharp downside volatility.
IREN and Kindly MD are raising big money through convertible notes, but traders reacted negatively following each of the companies’ multimillion-dollar deals.
Solana started a fresh decline from the $238 zone. SOL price is now consolidating losses below $225 and might decline further below $218. SOL price started a fresh decline below $232 and $230 against the US Dollar. The price is now trading below $225 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There was a break below a key bullish trend line with support at $230 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The price could start another increase if the bulls defend $218 or $212. Solana Price Dips Below Support Solana price extended gains above $225 and $230, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. SOL even surpassed $235 before the bears appeared. A high was formed near $238 and the price dropped. There was a move below $232. Besides, there was a break below a key bullish trend line with support at $230 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair. The pair traded as low as $217.47 and is currently consolidating losses below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the recent decline from the $237 swing high to the $217 low. Solana is now trading below $225 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. If there is a recovery wave, the price could face resistance near the $222 level. The next major resistance is near the $228 level or the 50% Fib retracement level of the recent decline from the $237 swing high to the $217 low. The main resistance could be $230. A successful close above the $230 resistance zone could set the pace for another steady increase. The next key resistance is $238. Any more gains might send the price toward the $245 level. Another Drop In SOL? If SOL fails to rise above the $230 resistance, it could continue to move down. Initial support on the downside is near the $218 zone. The first major support is near the $212 level. A break below the $212 level might send the price toward the $200 support zone. If there is a close below the $200 support, the price could decline toward the $188 support in the near term. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for SOL/USD is gaining pace in the bearish zone. Hourly Hours RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for SOL/USD is below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $218 and $212. Major Resistance Levels – $230 and $238.
Arthur Hayes believes Bitcoin can double into year-end—and he says the catalyst is a White House blueprint to capture the levers of US monetary policy. In an appearance on The Rollup, the BitMEX co-founder sketched a path to $250,000 per coin predicated on what he calls a “secret weapon”: a rapid consolidation of control over the Federal Reserve (Fed) that would clear the way for aggressive credit creation, yield-curve engineering, and an eventual flood of fiat liquidity into digital assets. Trump’s Fed Plan Could Catapult Bitcoin To $250,000 Hayes’ $250,000 year-end Bitcoin call rests on a narrow but explosive thesis: Donald Trump can seize functional control of the Federal Reserve within months, trigger yield-curve control by executive-pressure and personnel power, and unleash a credit impulse that spills straight into crypto via stablecoins. The BitMEX co-founder framed the pathway not as conjecture but as institutional mechanics. “It just is math. I love math,” he said. At the center is the Fed’s architecture—two bodies, two vote thresholds, one choke point. Hayes recited the plumbing crisply. “There’s a Fed Board of Governors. There’s seven members on this board. All are presidential appointees confirmed by the Senate and simple majority wins. So you need four votes out of seven to control that board.” With that majority, the White House gains three levers at once: the interest rate paid on reserve balances and terms at the discount window; supervisory stance over bank regulation; and decisive influence over who runs the 12 regional Reserve Banks—because those presidents must be approved by the governors. Related Reading: Bitcoin STH Whale Profits Hit $10.1 Billion, Highest For The Cycle The second body, the FOMC, has 12 votes; seven governors and five district presidents. Stack sympathetic leaders at the districts and the tally follows. “By having four in the governors and seven of the FOMC you’re effectively controlling the central bank,” Hayes argued. Why, then, is Governor Lisa Cook “the final domino”? Hayes ties the timing to Stephen Miran’s recent dissent on rate policy among sitting governors. He contends Trump already has two aligned votes and a plausible third; Cook is the hinge for a fourth. In his formulation, mounting legal and political pressure could force her departure on a compressed calendar. “I think it’s before the end of the year,” he said, describing an “imminent” court determination related to a mortgage- or bank-fraud matter and the likelihood of a negotiated exit irrespective of guilt or innocence: “This is all politics… what is she going to get promised in the back end to step down and exit stage left?” If Cook leaves and a replacement sails through while the Senate math still favors confirmations, the Board majority flips. With four of seven, the administration can then approve or block district-president selections coming up on the two- and four-year rotation—“in every year that ended in a one and a five… all 12 district bank presidents are up for reelection,” he noted—giving a path to seven of 12 on the FOMC. Yield Curve Control And Liquidity The policy intent is explicit: steepen the curve and run the economy hot via regional banks—what Hayes calls “QE for poor people.” The operational tools start on the short end. A governor-aligned Board can cut the rate paid on excess reserves to pull down front-end benchmarks, cheapen funding for banks, and reopen the discount window with friendlier terms. Supervision can be eased to encourage loan growth outside the money-center complex. In parallel, an FOMC majority can direct the System Open Market Account to expand—classic balance-sheet policy—while rhetorically committing to pins on the curve. The template, Hayes says, is the 1940s. “A politician can declare exigent circumstances… there are so many things that [they] could use as an excuse… and therefore the Fed is justified in combining with the Treasury and fixing the money supply.” The effect is curve management, not just cuts: “They’re going to steepen the yield curve. And so steepening the yield curve is going to bring the near end down,” while longer maturities reprice around higher nominal growth and inflation expectations. Even if long rates fall from peak levels as policy eases, the slope widens, repairing bank net-interest margins and pushing credit creation into the “heart of America.” Related Reading: 99% Of Bitcoin Supply In Profit – What This Means For Price This is the bridge to Bitcoin. A steepened curve and looser supervision channel new lending through regional banks, raising the money multiplier and nominal GDP, and pushing inflation. “When the regional bank is lending… they’re creating this new loan… they need to hire more workers… and obviously inflation grows along with it,” Hayes said. Liquidity then leaks into Bitcoin through stablecoins he expects to proliferate under a dollar-hegemony strategy. First comes T-bill carry in tokenized dollars; next comes on-chain yield; finally comes speculation. “Once you have a stablecoin… now you’ve got a dollar bank account… I can make 10–15%… I’m still broke… I’m going to speculate,” he said, pointing to perpetuals venues as the ultimate release valve for global retail leverage. The price call follows from the plumbing. Hayes reiterated a “double into the end of the year” toward $250,000 if the personnel puzzle clicks—Cook exits, replacements are confirmed, district appointments swing, and the Fed’s balance sheet plus short-end levers are brought to heel. He also flagged the political clock: razor-thin Senate margins and the risk that a post-2026 Congress could block confirmations. “If Trump has anyone who needs to be approved… it better happen before then,” he warned, adding that Powell’s chair term ending in May 2026 could compound the realignment if the earlier pieces are in place. Hayes’ macro coda is stark: the debt arithmetic forces either inflation or explicit restructuring, and both are bullish for scarce assets. He even entertained revaluing US gold to book a trillion-dollar gain—an admission of dollar devaluation that he said would carry unknowable Treasury-market consequences. Either route, he insists, is hostile to bonds and supportive of Bitcoin. “At the end of the day, you don’t want to own bonds… you want to be selling dollars and owning a hard asset like Bitcoin or gold.” At press time, BTC traded at $124.468. Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com
CleanCore Solutions says it wants to scale its treasury “responsibly with transparency and resilience” as it aims to accumulate 1 billion Dogecoin tokens.
The country's plans represent "one of the boldest experiments in tying physical identity to financial transparency," Decrypt was told.
A new filing has surfaced in the United States for an exchange-traded fund (ETF) linked to XRP, even as the cryptocurrency’s price continues to fall. The application, submitted by GraniteShares, seeks approval for leveraged XRP ETFs that offer 3x long and 3x short exposure to the token’s price. There is another filing, this time from …
The AFL-CIO says the Senate’s crypto framework bill “provides the facade of regulation” that would expose workers’ retirement funds to risky assets.
Institutional interest remains with ETF filings, while mining investments signal long-term confidence in DOGE.
Bitcoin and gold have diverged over the past 24 hours amid a strengthening dollar index.
XRP price started a fresh decline below $2.920. The price is now consolidating losses and might continue to move down if it trades below $2.850. XRP price is slowly moving lower below the $2.920 pivot zone. The price is now trading below $2.950 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break below a key declining channel with support at $2.90 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could start a fresh decline if it settles below $2.850. XRP Price Dips Again XRP price failed to stay above $3.020 and started a fresh decline, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price declined below $3.00 and $2.950 to enter a short-term bearish zone. Besides, there was a break below a key declining channel with support at $2.90 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. The price tested the $2.850 zone and is currently consolidating losses below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $3.049 swing high to the $2.850 swing low. The price is now trading below $2.920 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. If there is a fresh upward move, the price might face resistance near the $2.90 level. The first major resistance is near the $2.950 level and the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $3.049 swing high to the $2.850 swing low. A clear move above the $2.950 resistance might send the price toward the $3.00 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $3.020 resistance. The next major hurdle for the bulls might be near $3.050. Another Decline? If XRP fails to clear the $3.00 resistance zone, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $2.850 level. The next major support is near the $2.80 level. If there is a downside break and a close below the $2.80 level, the price might continue to decline toward $2.7250. The next major support sits near the $2.650 zone, below which the price could continue lower toward $2.60. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for XRP/USD is now gaining pace in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for XRP/USD is now below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $2.850 and $2.80. Major Resistance Levels – $2.90 and $2.920.
While most eyes remain fixated on Bitcoin’s price swings and ETF inflows, the real revolution is unfolding quietly in its code. This silent evolution is redefining how value, contracts, and trust can operate on the leading secure blockchain. How Layer-2s Are Turning Bitcoin Into A Dynamic Ecosystem Bitcoin’s new all-time high (ATH) is dominating the timeline, but it’s not the real story. Under the surface of price charts and speculation, a quiet technological revolution is taking shape and could redefine BTC’s utility in the ecosystem. In an X post, High Tower revealed the real ATH is in the code, and the movement centers on BitVM2, an evolution of the original BitVM model. While some are watching the price, projects such as Fiamma are turning this concept into working code. Related Reading: Here’s Why The Bitcoin Price Crashed After Hitting $125,700 All-Time High At its core, BitVM was a concept that enabled complex computations to run off-chain using BTC only as the final arbiter. However, the system came with a catch, and it relied on a single verifier that had to stay online 24/7 to detect fraud, acting as a single point of oversight. If the verifier went offline or missed a dishonest move, the integrity of the system was compromised. BitVM2 fundamentally flips this model. Instead of depending on the verifier, it shifts the burden of honesty onto the prover. The prover doing the computation must continuously prove they are honest. If they cheat, that collateral can be claimed by anyone monitoring the chain. For the first time, on-chain proofs are not dependent on a single constantly online watchdog. This change unlocks the door to truly trust-minimized bridges and Layer-2 solutions on BTC that don’t rely on federations or wrapped assets. Instead, the system relies on economic incentives and on-chain fraud proofs. Thus, using native BTC in DeFi, not wrapped versions like wBTC, could soon move freely across DeFi systems, which is where projects like Fiamma Labs come in. Fiamma is building the first EVM-compatible layer on top of BitVM2, enabling smart contracts to run directly with BTC’s native security. Tower added that it’s too early to call this the endgame for Layer-2s, but architecturally, it’s a major leap forward. Where Bitcoin Could Catch Its Breath Bitcoin’s climb to new all-time highs has once again captured market attention. Crypto trader Lennaert Snyder has mentioned that the move isn’t as one-sided as it looks. While momentum remains strong, Bitcoin’s chart reveals significant liquidity pools to the downside. Related Reading: Bitcoin Bear Trap Over? Pundit Reveals Where The Market Is At Right Now According to Snyder, BTC’s recent breakout has left behind multiple support zones, represented as boxes on his chart, and two paths are likely from here. Either BTC holds these highs and continues to run, or BTC flushes out longs before a sharp reversal upward. The trader specifically highlights the $113,500 to $114,800 range as a key liquidity flush. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com
Exchange inflow data already showed $5.7 billion moving from STH wallets into exchanges earlier this week, marking an early sign that profit-taking is not a theoretical risk, but an active one.
Bitcoin has eased after touching a record $125,700, now trading near $121,000. The price movement follows a strong rally and appears to be a normal correction. The daily RSI had moved into the overbought zone last week, meaning that a brief cooldown was coming. On the weekly chart, the MACD has shifted from green to …
Traders are watching if XRP can hold the $2.85–$2.87 support band amid broader market pressures.
The regulator is developing a framework that could let crypto projects experiment under supervision instead of facing enforcement.
Ethereum price failed to extend gains above $4,750 and declined. ETH is now consolidating and might struggle to rise above $4,600 in the short term. Ethereum started a downside correction below $4,620 and $4,600. The price is trading below $4,600 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break below a key bullish trend line with support at $4,560 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could continue to move down if it trades below $4,420. Ethereum Price Corrects Gains Ethereum price extended gains above $4,600 and $4,620, like Bitcoin. ETH price even tested the $4,750 resistance zone before the bears appeared. A high was formed at $4,759 and the price corrected some gains. There was a move below the $4,620 and $4,600 levels. Besides, there was a break below a key bullish trend line with support at $4,560 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. The pair even tested the $4,440 zone and is currently consolidating losses. Ethereum price is now trading below $4,550 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. On the upside, the price could face resistance near the $4,520 level and the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the recent decline from the $4,759 swing high to the $4,435 low. The next key resistance is near the $4,550 level. The first major resistance is near the $4,600 level or the 50% Fib retracement level of the recent decline from the $4,759 swing high to the $4,435 low. A clear move above the $4,600 resistance might send the price toward the $4,650 resistance. An upside break above the $4,650 region might call for more gains in the coming sessions. In the stated case, Ether could rise toward the $4,720 resistance zone or even $4,750 in the near term. More Losses In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $4,600 resistance, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $4,440 level. The first major support sits near the $4,420 zone. A clear move below the $4,420 support might push the price toward the $4,320 support. Any more losses might send the price toward the $4,250 region in the near term. The next key support sits at $4,150. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is losing momentum in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now below the 50 zone. Major Support Level – $4,420 Major Resistance Level – $4,600
In stark contrast to the broader resurgence in the cryptocurrency market, where many assets are approaching or exceeding record highs, the XRP price finds itself in a precarious position. The altcoin has consistently failed to breach its nearest resistance level at $3, resulting in a retracement to crucial support levels that are vital for preventing a significant correction and further declines. XRP Price Struggles As Bitcoin Hits New High While Bitcoin (BTC) recently celebrated a new all-time high above $126,000, Ethereum (ETH) is inching closer to its own record of $4,900, and Binance Coin (BNB) mirrors Bitcoin’s ascent with prices rising above $1,300, XRP has faced a nearly 4% drop. Related Reading: Is A $10,000 Ethereum Price Within Reach? Here’s What Experts Are Forecasting Next Market expert Lark Davis expressed his concern on social media site X (formerly Twitter), stating that the XRP price has been unable to find its footing, repeatedly getting pushed down in its attempts to break the descending resistance line. He emphasized that a successful break above the orange line just above the current trading price could open the door to a target of $4, which would mean a new all-time high for the XRP price. However, Davis cautioned that failure to achieve this could necessitate reliance on the 20-day exponential moving average (EMA) at $2.94. Currently, XRP is trading at $2.92, just below this critical level, further accentuating the lack of bullish momentum. A sustained drop below this point could lead to further declines toward nearby support levels, with $2.77 emerging as a significant threshold on the daily chart. The $2.60 mark also becomes increasingly important. Should this level be tested, it could prevent a major collapse toward $2.22, a pivotal consolidation point since June that preceded XRP’s surge to over $3.60 in July. On the contrary, if this support breaks, the $2 mark could be in jeopardy for the remainder of the year. Can Consolidation Lead To A Breakout? Despite these challenges, some analysts remain optimistic about the XRP price prospects. Egrag Crypto, a market analyst recognized for bullish forecasts on the altcoin, shared an encouraging outlook on social media. He highlighted the potential for an October breakout, based on mathematical projections and historical breakout percentages. Egrag pointed out that an ascending triangle typically breaks out around the 70-80% mark of its formation. According to his analysis, if the XRP price continues to consolidate within this triangle pattern between $2.6 and $3.6, traders can anticipate a breakout as it approaches 70% to 80% of its formation. Related Reading: BNB Price Hits $1,240 Record High: Partners With Chainlink For On-Chain US Economic Data Despite the uncertainty surrounding XRP’s immediate performance, the $3 resistance level remains pivotal for initiating a new uptrend and reclaiming its position against BNB as the third-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization. Currently, XRP has slipped to the fourth spot, having been overtaken by Binance Coin. The coming days will be crucial in determining whether the XRP price can overcome its challenges and regain momentum in this competitive landscape. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com
The pursuit of substantial funding for a digital asset treasury could significantly impact the meme coin market's volatility and investor dynamics.
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ETF analyst Eric Balchunas says Canary Capital’s filings for spot Litecoin and HBAR funds are seemingly finalized, but the government shutdown will delay their launch.