Bitcoin’s price gain in the last week has resulted in multiple other positive developments, ranging from a surge in ETF inflows to a bullish change in option trading calls, all signifying a renewed market confidence. In particular, over 99% of Bitcoin’s circulating supply is now held at an unrealized profit, a milestone that underscores the market’s strength. However, historical trends suggest that such conditions often precede a major price correction. Related Reading: Bitcoin Breaks $123,000 As Rising Open Interest Signals More Action Ahead Bitcoin May Be Headed For 10% Correction – Analyst In an X post on October 4, market analyst Ted Pillows shares an important cautionary insight on the present Bitcoin market. Using data from the on-chain analytics platform CryptoQuant, nearly 99.3% of all Bitcoin supply is now in profit following the asset’s bullish resurgence in the first week of October. Notably. With Bitcoin currently trading around $122,000, this milestone reflects the present overwhelming profitability of holders across the network. However, this is also a rare event that has historically preceded short-term market corrections. According to Pillows, the last three times Bitcoin’s “supply in profit” ratio climbed above 99%, the market experienced brief corrections ranging from 3% to 10%. These drawdowns may be seen as “cooling phases,” allowing overheated momentum to reset before prices resumed their upward trend. Interestingly, in a separate X post, a fellow analyst with the username Rekt Capital shares a similar viewpoint. In particular, Rekt Capital explains that Bitcoin’s rejection at its all-time high around $124,000 has been consistently followed by a 13% price pullback. Based on these analyses, Bitcoin prices could be in potential danger of slipping to between $106,000 – $109,000 before finding a potential support zone for the next leg upward. Related Reading: Bitcoin On The Cusp Of New Price Discovery Rally: Analyst Forecasts Mid-November Peak Bitcoin Price Outlook At the time of writing, Bitcoin trades at $122,246 after a price gain of 11.73% in the past seven days. Despite the strong cautionary predictions, historical data prove October to be a generally bullish trading month with an average gain of 21.89% and a median gain of 21.20%. Meanwhile, Coincodex analysts agree with the notion, while noting the presently high bullish sentiments, as the Fear & Greed Index climbs to 71, representing extreme greed. Looking at the short-term, these analysts expect Bitcoin to rise to $130,994 in the next five days but project an eventual retracement to around $126,535. However, they predict the premier cryptocurrency to reach a $140,009 target by the end of 2025. With a market cap of $2.43 trillion, Bitcoin remains the largest cryptocurrency with a market dominance of 58.4%. Featured image from Pexels, chart from Tradingview
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Recent developments in Germany around the European Union’s controversial Chat Control proposal have triggered an urgent outcry from privacy advocates and technology leaders alike. The encrypted messaging app Signal took to social media to voice deep concern that Germany may be abandoning its long-standing principled stance against invasive EU surveillance measures. Signal warns that could […]
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Markets brace for the Fed’s Oct. 29 FOMC decision amid shutdown and U.S. jobs market and inflation uncertainty, with crypto and stocks vulnerable to sharp downside moves.
XRP is stepping into a larger role in Asia’s digital economy. By 2026, reports say the token could become the backbone of reward tokenization, changing how people use and spend digital assets across the region. Jesse from Apex Crypto Consulting recently discussed Ripple’s growing partnerships in Japan and beyond are paving the way for XRP …
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Ethereum (ETH) is trading at $4,531, up 1.6% in the last 24 hours, with a daily trading volume of $42.5 billion. The world’s second-largest cryptocurrency now holds a market capitalization of $547 billion. In the past 24 hours, ETH moved between a low of $4,444 and a high of $4,616. The token remains about 8% …
According to veteran investor Pumpius, who says he has watched crypto since 2013, XRP may be poised for a sharp move higher. He outlines nine catalysts that he believes could push the price toward double digits, and even as high as $50, all within the next five months. Related Reading: All-Time High Alert: BNB Smashes $1,111 Barrier – Details ETF Approvals Could Unlock Institutional Flows Reports have disclosed that the SEC has sped up ETF reviews, and several crypto funds already list XRP, including Grayscale’s Multi-Asset Fund. Pumpius says a standalone XRP spot ETF is likely to arrive soon because deadlines are closing in. He argues that when ETFs go live, institutional money will pour in, raising liquidity and lifting prices quickly. Ripple’s Global Deals Add Use Case Pressure Ripple’s push into banking corridors is being pointed to as another engine for demand. Based on reports, the firm has deals with banks like BNY, SBI in Japan, and Santander. ????Everything Aligning for $50 XRP in the Next 5 Months I’m not promising. I’m showing how the infrastructure, regulation, and capital flows are stacking up for a possible XRP explosion ???????? pic.twitter.com/41Fvwt7bSw — Pumpius (@pumpius) September 27, 2025 Pumpius says these partnerships create real-world need for liquidity, which could increase XRP use. The acquisition of Hidden Road, a prime broker, is also highlighted as a bridge to traditional finance that could make it easier for big players to access XRP liquidity pools. Legal Ruling Draws Clearer Lines According to Pumpius, the legal picture for XRP has improved after Ripple and the SEC dropped appeals and a court sided with XRP’s non-security status. He calls this legal clarity a major positive and claims XRP now stands on firmer ground than many peers in the US. That view is shared by several in the community, though some analysts remain cautious and ask for further regulatory signals before calling it settled. Technical Signs Point To A Compression Break Market structure is cited as a trigger. Reports say order book liquidity has tightened and price action shows compression. Pumpius likens it to a spring that could uncoil with volatility once big orders hit. #XRP – The Chasm ($10.30) ????: As of today, the price of touching The Chasm is $10.30 ????. As time ⏳goes on, the price of the Chasm continues to rise. ONLY FEW ???? AND PATIENCE????♂️TRULY GETS IT #XRPFamily STAY STEADY and STRONG ????, Together We Rise ???? and Soon We Shall Fly… pic.twitter.com/rTA4YAkvta — EGRAG CRYPTO (@egragcrypto) October 3, 2025 Related Reading: XRP To $100? Analyst Says It Could Be The Next Amazon A market technician called Egrag Crypto has drawn attention to what he calls the Chasm Line, a trendline that has marked tops in past cycles. Based on his chart work, XRP still sits well below that line even after rallying roughly 45% this year. Bitcoin’s recovery to about $122,000 is also being watched for its influence on alt momentum. XRP trades around $3.02 as of the latest reports. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView
Bitcoin smashing all-time highs above $125,000 isn’t just another headline. It’s the scoreboard in an invisible currency war few people even realize they’re losing. The system feels “off” for a reason. Wall Street’s still counting in melting dollars, politicians preach prosperity, and legacy media tracks asset booms. But flip the yardstick, measure traditional wealth in […]
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Bitcoin (BTC) has maintained a strong bullish performance over the past seven days, with the price gaining by approximately 12%. The crypto market leader rose to near $124,000 before experiencing a slight retracement, which has now forced prices to $122,070. With the market maintaining a consolidation pattern, prominent analyst Ali Martinez has shared some important price insights based on the MVRV pricing bands. Related Reading: Bitcoin, XRP Testing Key Resistances And Could Turn Messy Again – Here’s Why Holding Above $117k Could Propel BTC To $140k Next The MVRV (Market Value to Realized Value) metric measures how far Bitcoin’s market price deviates from its realized price, effectively assessing whether BTC is overvalued or undervalued relative to historical norms. The chart’s color-coded deviation bands visualize these extremes, with the +0.5σ ($117,644) band presently acting as an important threshold. In an X post on October 4, Maritnez explains the importance of this deviation band, stating that BTC’s ability to maintain price action above this mid-level band could precede large-scale bullish continuations. In contrast, the chart below suggests that a sustained price drop below the +0.5σ has often marked deeper corrections or mid-cycle resets. Notably, the upper red band, marked around $139,800 (+1σ), represents the next key resistance level and an area where traders are expected to start taking profits. However, a steady consolidation above +0.5σ is necessary to maintain bullish structural strength and provide the push for the next leg, which is expected to propel BTC beyond its current all-time high at $124,457. However, a price fall below this level could result in Bitcoin heading to the mean deviation band around $95,394. This would represent a 21.8% decline from present market prices and potentially the start of a bear market. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price To $160k By Early 2026? Analyst Identifies 2 Conditions For Uptrend Bitcoin Realized Price Steady At $54,000 As Market Remains Healthy In other news, Glassnode MVRV pricing bands data reveal that the current BTC realized price is set around $54,348. For context, this metric reflects the average price at which investors last moved their BTC, effectively serving as a psychological support during market corrections. Notably, the current gap between the spot price, around $122,000, and the realized price underscores a healthy bull phase, with most holders sitting on substantial unrealized gains. As long as the realized price continues to rise steadily, it reinforces the underlying strength of the market and signals long-term confidence in an upward trajectory. At press time, Bitcoin is valued at $122,197 following a 0.3% decline in the past day. In tandem, the daily trading volume is down by 55.52% representing a fall in trading activity. Featured image from Pexels, chart from Tradingview
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According to the latest on-chain data, Bitcoin has been witnessing an interesting change in its holder behavior, further intensifying the bullish speculation in the market. Bitcoin UTXO Count Declines As Price Surges In a Quicktake post on CryptoQuant, market analyst CryptoOnchain revealed that long-term Bitcoin investors seem to be changing their investment strategy by increasingly holding on to their coins. This on-chain observation is based on the Bitcoin UTXO Count metric, which tracks the total number of individual unspent transaction outputs on the blockchain. Related Reading: Bitcoin Breaks $123,000 As Rising Open Interest Signals More Action Ahead For context, an unspent transaction output is an amount of a cryptocurrency (in this case, Bitcoin) that has been received by an address, but has not yet been used as input for a new transaction. CryptoOnchain shared that this on-chain metric has been on a steady decline since January 2025. In the post, the crypto analyst pointed out that the UTXO count recently reached about 166.6 million, the lowest point seen since April 2024. Since the Bitcoin UTXO reached a peak of approximately 187.5 million in January, it has witnessed a contraction of up to 11% — an event which CryptoOnchain interprets as a clear sign of network consolidation. Interestingly, this decline seen with unspent transaction output contrasts with Bitcoin’s price action. While the UTXO has maintained a steady bearish structure, Bitcoin’s value has continued to ascend. The flagship cryptocurrency saw a price growth from about $99,000 to its current market price of around $122,000. This “inverse relationship” is one that the online pundit explained to be a “classic hallmark of a maturing market.” Why The Decline And What To Expect A decreased UTXO count could be a result of several underlying factors, including that long-term holders are choosing to hold their coins rather than selling for profit. Owing to this “hodling” behavior, it can be said that the market is starting to gain maturity. Also, CryptoOnchain explained that low UTXOs could indicate reduced transactions within the Blockchain. By extension, this could mean that fewer sales are going on, which translates to reduced selling pressure on price. Also, a lower UTXO count points to increasing network efficiency. As users aggregate smaller UTXOs into larger ones, they optimize the blockchain space, leading potentially to a less congested network. Ultimately, the simultaneous decline in Bitcoin’s UTXO and its price increase paints an exciting picture for the cryptocurrency’s future. This combination signals that the premier cryptocurrency is at a reaccumulation phase, meaning that investors are strategically positioning themselves in expectation of the next significant upward move. As of this writing, the price of BTC stands at about $122,720, showing an over 1% growth in the past day. Related Reading: Bitcoin Faces Key Levels: $125k Resistance Vs $118k Support – Details Featured image from iStock, chart from TradingView
Bitcoin has smashed through the $125,000 level, setting a new Bitcoin all-time high in one of the most subdued rallies the market has ever witnessed. Sure, the barrier was broken on a sleepy Sunday, but still, the notable lack of memes, comments, and euphoria was palpable. As Vijay Boyapati, author of The Bullish Case for […]
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Bitcoin printed a new all-time high, then dropped by over $2,000 as traders considered where the next BTC price bounce zone could be.
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The cryptocurrency market is steady above $4 trillion in total value, with Bitcoin around $124,000 and Ethereum near $4,600. Trading volume has returned above $200 billion daily, showing stronger activity. As large-cap coins lead the rally, attention is now shifting toward altcoins that could see increased demand in the coming weeks. Here are five altcoins …
The Solana price had a relatively better performance than most large-cap crypto assets in September, posting a double-digit gain in the past month. The altcoin has made an even stronger start to October, enjoying the opening days of the month with an over 10% price jump so far. It is worth mentioning, though, that the Solana price somewhat struggled going into the weekend, which has seen the loss of the $230 mark. However, the latest on-chain data suggests the SOL token might only be taking a break, as it has yet to encounter the next major obstacle to its continuous ascent. Sustained Upward Run Hinges On $245 Resistance: Data In an October 4 post on the X platform, crypto analyst Ali Martinez shared an on-chain insight into the next significant resistance for the Solana price. According to the popular online pundit, the price of SOL is likely to face major resistance around the $245 price over the coming weeks. Related Reading: XRP Price Completes 7-Year Double Bottom Amid Prep For Moonshot To $19 This on-chain verdict is based on the SOL UTXO Realized Price Distribution (URPD) metric, which measures the volume of a particular cryptocurrency that was bought at a specific price level. These price levels act as support and resistance levels for Solana, as they represent the cost basis of different investors. It is worth mentioning that the strength of an on-chain support and resistance level typically depends on the number of investors who have their cost basis at the specific price level. According to Martinez, the next such level is around the $245 region, where more than 5.9 SOL tokens were acquired. This level is considered the next major resistance for the Solana price, as it is above the current spot value. The $245 zone is seen as a significant supply wall, as several investors—who have been underwater for long—are likely to dump their assets as soon as they break even or move into profit, thereby putting significant downward pressure on price. Ultimately, the return of the Solana price to its current all-time high of $293 could be in jeopardy if it fails to clear the major supply wall around $245. As observed in the highlighted chart, the SOL would likely not be facing any significant barrier on the path to the record-high price. Can Solana Price Surge 100%? Interestingly, Martinez projected in a separate post on X that the Solana price could travel to as high as $520. However, the altcoin would need a weekly close above the long-term resistance around $260 to embark on this upside rally. A run to $520 would represent an over 110% surge from the current price point. As of this writing, the Solana token is valued at around $228, reflecting a nearly 2% dip in the past 24 hours. Related Reading: Bitcoin, XRP Testing Key Resistances And Could Turn Messy Again – Here’s Why Featured image from Jakub Porzycki/Getty Images, chart from TradingView
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XRP is trading just above $3.30, gaining more than 9% in the past 24 hours. The rally comes even as the U.S. government shutdown has frozen the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), halting all progress on pending spot XRP ETF applications. Analysts say the lack of movement is not due to rejection but simply because …
BTC rose to a record high of over $125,000 Sunday, extending the weekly gain to 11.5%.
Bitcoin has reached a fresh all-time high of $125,559 on October 5, 2025, with its price currently trading at $125,257.26. The move was driven by strong inflows into spot Bitcoin ETFs, which have attracted more than $28 billion year-to-date. Added to this bullish sentiment is the ongoing uncertainty from the U.S. government shutdown, which has …
Analysts note ascending channel formations and breakout targets toward $0.30–$0.40 if current support holds.
Traders now view the $3.10–$3.30 range as the key battleground, with breakout projections targeting $4.00–$4.20 if momentum accelerates.