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Critical Minerals Crossroads consortium, led by University of Missouri-Kansas City and including ReElement, is competing for major NSF Regional Innovation Engines Award Total Award carries potential funding of up to $160 million over ten years FISHERS, IN / ACCESS Newswire / October 7, 2025 / American Resources Corporation (NASDAQ:AREC) ("American Resources") through its holding in ReElement Technologies Corporation ("ReElement"), a leading U.S. innovator in rare earth element (REE) and critical mineral refining, today announced that the Critical Materials Crossroads consortium - led by the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) in partnership with ReElement Technologies and other regional collaborators - has officially advanced as one of 15 national finalists for the National Science Foundation (NSF) Regional Innovation Engines competition. Kirk Taylor, Chief Financial Officer of ReElement Technologies commented, "ReElement's multi-mineral refining platform has created a new standard for solving one of the most complex challenges in the critical mineral supply chain - economically viable refining.

Shares of Dell Technologies climbed 5% Tuesday after the company increased its long-term revenue and profit growth expectations in a meeting with analysts.

The computer maker said it now expects fiscal 2026 revenue to expand between 7% and 9%, an increase from its prior guidance of growth between 3% and 4%.

For the full year, it now expects diluted earnings per share to grow at least 15%, compared with its previous expectations for growth of 8% or better.

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PERTH, Australia, Oct. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tesoro Gold, ASX: TSO, OTCQB: TSORF), a gold exploration and development company, focused on advancing its El Zorro Gold Project in Chile, today announced that Managing Director Zeff Reeves will present live at the Metals & Mining Virtual Investor Conference, hosted by VirtualInvestorConferences.com on Tuesday, 7 October 2025.

DATE: 7 October 2025
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This will be a live, interactive online event where investors will have the opportunity to ask the company questions in real-time. For those unable to attend the live session, an archived webcast will also be made available after the event.

It is recommended that online investors pre-register and complete the system check in advance to ensure seamless participation and receive event updates.  

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Recent Company Highlights

Recent Significant Mineral Resource Update

Unconstrained MRE now 2.0 Moz at 1.07g/t Au.Improved the ounce-per-vertical metre profile supporting future mine design.Deposit remains open in all directions, providing strong potential for further Resource growth.
Updated Scoping Study Outcomes

Expanded and upgraded Ternera open pit gold mining and processing development.Robust project economics with a post-tax NPV7.5% of US$663M at a US$ 2,750/oz gold price.Simple and scalable development pathway using a proven processing flowsheet.
Tesoro Gold
Tesoro is an Australian public company that has discovered Chile’s first Intrusive Related Gold System (IRGS) identifying a new gold district at its El Zorro Gold Project.  

Covering 570km2 in a coastal location with ready access to grid power and water, Tesoro holds the largest and most prospective gold project in Chile. The Company is rapidly advancing the Ternera Gold Deposit towards development and production.

With a cash position of AUD$35 million (post receipt of all funds from recent placement of securities), Tesoro is fully funded to complete advanced feasibility studies, permitting and aggressive regional exploration programs to unlock a new multimillion ounce gold district.

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Providing a real-time investor engagement solution, VIC is specifically designed to offer companies more efficient investor access.  Replicating the components of an on-site investor conference, VIC offers companies enhanced capabilities to connect with investors, schedule targeted one-on-one meetings and enhance their presentations with dynamic video content. Accelerating the next level of investor engagement, Virtual Investor Conferences delivers leading investor communications to a global network of retail and institutional investors.

04 September 2025, Baden-Württemberg, Stuttgart: The lettering and brand logo of Levi Strauss & Co. can be seen on the facade above the entrance of a branch of the company in downtown Stuttgart (Baden-Württemberg) on September 4, 2025. Photo: Matthias Balk/dpa (Photo by Matthias Balk/picture alliance via Getty Images)

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Levi Strauss (NYSE: LEVI) is set to announce its fiscal third-quarter earnings on Thursday, October 9, 2025, with analysts forecasting adjusted earnings of 31 cents per share alongside a revenue of $1.50 billion. This would indicate a 6% decline in earnings year-over-year and a 1% decrease in sales compared to last year's figures of $0.33 per share and $1.52 billion in revenue. Historically, LEVI stock has risen 56% of the time after earnings announcements, with a median one-day increase of 4.6% and a maximum observed surge of 11%.

Levi Strauss reported a strong Q2 2025, with revenue climbing 6% to $1.45 billion, achieving a record gross margin of 62.6%, and an EPS increase of 37% to $0.22. Growth was driven by direct-to-consumer sales and performance in Europe, while Asia remained flat. The company has raised its full-year guidance to organic sales growth of 4.5–5.5% and an EPS range of $1.25–$1.30, acknowledging tariff and macroeconomic risks but emphasizing brand strength and margin improvements. Separately, check ABBV Stock vs. Eli Lilly & Merck.

The company currently has a market capitalization of $9.7 billion. Its revenue over the past twelve months reached $6.3 billion, and it has been operationally profitable with $685 million in operating profits and a net income of $405 million. Although much will rely on how the results compare to consensus and expectations, recognizing historical trends could give event-driven traders an advantage.

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Historical Odds Of Positive Post-Earnings ReturnsSome insights on one-day (1D) post-earnings returns:

There have been 18 earnings data points recorded over the last five years, with 10 positive and 8 negative one-day (1D) returns noted. In summary, positive 1D returns occurred approximately 56% of the time.However, this percentage drops to 40% when looking at data for the last 3 years instead of 5.The median of the 10 positive returns is 4.6%, while the median of the 8 negative returns is -7.7%.Additional details for observed 5-Day (5D) and 21-Day (21D) returns post earnings are compiled along with the statistics in the table below.

LEVI Correlation Between 1D, 5D, and 21D Forward Returns

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LEVI Correlation Between 1D, 5D, and 21D Historical Returns

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Heidrick & Struggles (HSII - Free Report) shares ended the last trading session 19.6% higher at $58.22. The jump came on an impressive volume with a higher-than-average number of shares changing hands in the session. This compares to the stock's 3.4% loss over the past four weeks.

The stock recorded this price increase as the company’s top line gains from rising leadership assessment, as HSII implemented an intense focus on pairing assessments with different client solutions.

This executive search firm is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.76 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +5.6%. Revenues are expected to be $305.21 million, up 9.6% from the year-ago quarter.

Earnings and revenue growth expectations certainly give a good sense of the potential strength in a stock, but empirical research shows that trends in earnings estimate revisions are strongly correlated with near-term stock price movements.

For Heidrick & Struggles, the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days. And a stock's price usually doesn't keep moving higher in the absence of any trend in earnings estimate revisions. So, make sure to keep an eye on HSII going forward to see if this recent jump can turn into more strength down the road.

The stock currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>>

Heidrick & Struggles is part of the Zacks Staffing Firms industry. RCM Technologies, Inc. (RCMT - Free Report) , another stock in the same industry, closed the last trading session 2.1% lower at $24.7. RCMT has returned -8% in the past month.

For RCM Technologies, the consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming report has remained unchanged over the past month at $0.45. This represents a change of +2.3% from what the company reported a year ago. RCM Technologies currently has a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

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Posted: October 7, 2025

Key Takeaways
Will Cardano sustain its rebound?
The rebound from $0.75 reflects renewed bullish momentum, supported by strong accumulation and improved technical structure.

Could ADA rally toward $1.30 before the ETF decision?
Tightening supply and rising Open Interest indicate ADA could extend its recovery into the ETF decision window.

Cardano’s [ADA] rebound from the $0.75 support zone came at a critical moment as investors awaited the SEC’s ruling on Grayscale’s ADA ETF, scheduled for the 26th of October.

The market’s cautious optimism reflected expectations that an approval could revive institutional interest and reinforce Cardano’s credibility as a leading altcoin. 

Meanwhile, growing retail participation continues to fuel price volatility, with traders positioning for a potential breakout in the coming weeks. 

However, the market’s direction remains uncertain as both bulls and bears prepare for an event-driven shift in momentum.

Will ADA’s rebound fuel a stronger uptrend?
Cardano briefly broke below its ascending channel before stabilizing at the $0.75–$0.76 support range.

The rebound from this level showed renewed buying pressure, targeting short-term recovery zones at $0.92 and $1.00.

Holding above $0.90 could open the path to a retest of $1.29 resistance, aligning with bullish sentiment around the pending ETF ruling.

If sellers return, however, ADA could retest $0.75 once more before finding firmer footing.

Source: TradingView

Rising Open Interest shows speculative confidence
Open Interest surged by 8.04% to $1.72 billion at press time, signaling an influx of leveraged positions as traders anticipate increased volatility. 

This sharp rise often indicates growing confidence among speculators ahead of a major event. However, it also highlights the risk of aggressive liquidations in both directions if sentiment shifts abruptly. 

While the ETF ruling remains the main catalyst, this data suggested that ADA could see heightened activity across derivatives markets, especially as short-term traders attempt to capitalize on the ETF-driven volatility cycle.

Is tightening supply signaling the next ADA breakout?
The Stock-to-Flow Ratio for ADA spiked significantly, pointing to a tightening supply as long-term holders reduced sell pressure.

This supply contraction aligned with historical accumulation patterns that often preceded multi-week rallies.

Still, excessive optimism could cause short-lived spikes if the ETF outcome disappoints. The trend indicated a shift from speculative churn toward stronger conviction among long-term holders.

Can ADA sustain momentum into the ETF decision?
Cardano’s rebound from $0.75, coupled with rising Open Interest and a surging Stock-to-Flow ratio, confirmed strong underlying demand. 

The tightening supply indicated that long-term holders were accumulating rather than distributing, reinforcing bullish conviction. 

If momentum sustains, ADA could extend its rally toward $1.30 before the SEC’s decision. Unless broader market sentiment reverses, ADA’s setup supports a steady climb into late October as investor confidence strengthens.

Senator Cynthia Lummis says the U.S. government can begin funding its Bitcoin Reserve at any moment.

With retail fear spiking and XRP trading around $3, analysts predict a breakout phase could ignite sooner than expected.

Ripple (XRP) is beginning the week with a crucial technical setup as it tests the $3 Fibonacci support level. This zone, analysts say, could determine the crypto asset’s next major move. XRP has been consolidating around it for several days and has shown signs of price stability as it gradually builds momentum.

This consolidation could be a positive sign, often preceding a breakout when support holds firm.

All Eyes on $3
According to the analysis shared by CasiTrades, XRP’s ability to maintain its footing around $3 indicates strong buying pressure and validates the level as a potential springboard for the next rally. The analyst explained that if this support remains intact, XRP could enter a “Wave 3” upward move, which is typically the sharpest and most extended phase in Elliott Wave theory.

The next resistance levels are projected around $4 and $4.50, with further targets dependent on how subwaves develop in the coming sessions. This period is being closely watched as a key inflection point for the token, and any breakdown might signal weakness in the current trend. CasiTrades added,

“This is a critical support test here for XRP. The market is testing strength while forming clear structure. All eyes on how it behaves at this $3 support!”

Complementing this technical outlook, Santiment’s latest data shows that the crypto asset is currently experiencing its highest level of retail fear and uncertainty since Trump’s tariffs were announced six months ago. With bearish comments outweighing bullish ones over two of the past three days, the crypto analytic platform interprets this sentiment imbalance as a potential contrarian buy signal.

Ripple’s DeFi Expansion Accelerates
In line with the broader bullish undertone for the token, Sentora’s on-chain data also revealed a significant surge in activity within the Flare ecosystem, which is closely tied to XRP’s expanding utility. Since the launch of FAssets in September, the DeFi interoperability network, Flare’s total value locked (TVL) has climbed roughly 28%, driven largely by the influx of XRP bridging into the network.

Sentora observed that FXRP caps, which limit XRP’s usage on Flare, have been consistently reached in rapid succession, which points to rising demand for XRP-based DeFi applications.

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TL;DR

Bitcoin deposits: Polymarket introduced Bitcoin deposits on October 6, expanding its payment options as BTC trades near record highs, signaling the platform’s push to capture greater market share.
Market momentum: Bitcoin recently hit a new all-time high above $126,000, with traders betting on a $130,000 peak before November 1, while historical Q4 data and forecasts from JP Morgan and Standard Chartered suggest potential year-end levels between $165,000 and $200,000.
Platform growth: Beyond stablecoins and ETH, Polymarket now supports Bitcoin deposits, strengthening its role in prediction markets after gaining prominence during the 2024 U.S. elections.

Polymarket, the famous prediction market, recently unveiled a new feature, Bitcoin deposits, expanding its payment options as BTC hovers around record highs. The platform made the announcement in an X post on October 6, stating, “Bitcoin deposits. Now Live“. This signals Polymarket’s commitment to keep expanding its offerings and capturing a bigger market share.

Bitcoin deposits.

Now live. pic.twitter.com/FDKlcH3TCS

— Polymarket (@Polymarket) October 6, 2025

Bitcoin milestone fuels market activity
The launch coincides with Bitcoin’s surge to a fresh all-time high above $126,000, sparking renewed momentum across crypto markets. On Polymarket’s “What price will Bitcoin hit in October?” contract, traders currently assign the strongest odds to a $130,000 peak before Nov. 1. The optimism reflects heightened speculative interest as traders look to capitalize on short-term volatility. Bitcoin traded near $124,115 on Tuesday, marking a nearly 10% gain over the past week, according to on-chain data.

Seasonal trends and analyst outlook
Investors are relying on historical patterns that suggest a solid Q4 performance. According to data from CoinGlass, since 2013, Bitcoin has averaged a 79% increase, showing strong bullish indicators. JP Morgan and Standard Chartered stand firmly behind this outlook, predicting that Bitcoin could reach between $165,000 and $200,000 by year’s end. These forecasts reinforce the idea that continued institutional and retail demand will keep increasing prices.

Expanded funding options for users
Polymarket’s integration of Bitcoin deposits broadens its existing support for tokens across Ethereum, Polygon, Base, Arbitrum, and Solana. Users can already fund accounts with USDC, USDT, DAI, and ETH, among others. The platform’s documentation notes that the correct outcome shares pay out $1.00 in USDC at resolution, with withdrawals available in native USDC or USDC.e. The addition of Bitcoin enhances flexibility for participants seeking to diversify their deposit methods while engaging in prediction markets.

Polymarket’s evolving role in prediction markets
Since its inception in 2020, Polymarket has become a crypto industry titan, capturing the prediction market sector where users bet on future events using cryptocurrencies. It reached worldwide fame after the platform played a central role in the 2024 U.S. Presidential Elections. Since then, the company has been improving its platform, integrating Chainlink oracles for priced contracts, and recently, the company introduced earnings markets after obtaining a U.S. license.

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Bitcoin BTC$111,480.33 remains in an uptrend, despite the overnight pullback. The world's largest cryptocurrency is on fire, having rallied nearly 10% in one week.

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While the buzz around BTC is natural, other sub-sectors, such as real-world assets (RWAs), are lighting up big time and deserve attention.

On Monday, Ondo Finance, one of the top five RWA projects by market value, announced the acquisition of Oasis Pro, a U.S. firm with full SEC broker-dealer, ATS, and Transfer Agent licenses.

The takeover enables Ondo to offer compliant tokenized securities products in the U.S., including the issuance, trading, and management of tokenized assets such as equities, corporate debt, and structured products. The ONDO token rose nearly 5% to 96 cents, while continuing to trade well below its December 2024 peak of $2.14.

In a parallel development, the RWA-focused Layer 2 blockchain, Plume Network, said that it has been registered by the SEC as a transfer agent.

The license allows Plume to manage digital securities and shareholder records directly onchain, supporting interoperability with the U.S. Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) settlement network. The network's native token (PLUME) rose by 25% to over 12 cents on the announcement.

Taken together, these announcements signal that the digitization and tokenization of traditional assets are gaining regulated traction, bridging the gap between traditional finance and blockchain innovation.

In other news, Cathie Wood’s ARK Venture Fund invested about $10 million in Securitize, a BlackRock-backed tokenization firm. The stake makes it ARK’s eighth-largest holding.

Speaking of the market outlook, the path of least resistance for BTC remains on the higher side, supported by ETF inflows. However, there is an interesting point to consider: Each of the previous times ETFs pulled in $1 billion or more in a day or two, bitcoin's price put in an interim top and subsequently corrected lower, according to CoinDesk analyst James Straten.

Additionally, the dollar index, which tracks the value of the greenback against major currencies, remains resilient despite discussions of faster Fed rate cuts against the backdrop of the U.S. government shutdown.

A potential rally in the greenback could weigh on cryptocurrencies and gold. The latter is fast closing on the $4,000 mark, a rally that has likes of Citadel concerned. Stay alert!

What to WatchFor a more comprehensive list of events this week, see CoinDesk's "Crypto Week Ahead".

CryptoNothing scheduled.MacroOct. 7, 10:05 a.m.: Fed Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle W. Bowman delivers welcoming remarks at the 2025 Community Banking Research Conference, St. Louis, Mo. Watch live.Oct. 7, 10:30 a.m.: Conversation with Fed Governor Stephen I. Miran at the Managed Funds Association (MFA) Policy Outlook 2025 in New York. Watch live.Earnings (Estimates based on FactSet data)Nothing scheduled.Token EventsFor a more comprehensive list of events this week, see CoinDesk's "Crypto Week Ahead".

Governance votes & callsGnosis DAO is voting on GIP-138 to fund NodeSentinel, a validator monitoring tool used by 94 operators for 60k+ validators. Voting ends Oct. 7.UnlocksNo major unlocks.Token LaunchesOct. 7: KGeN (KGEN) to be listed on Binance, MEXC, BingX, KuCoin, and others.Oct. 7: Klink Finance (KLINK) to be listed on Binance, KuCoin, and others.ConferencesFor a more comprehensive list of events this week, see CoinDesk's "Crypto Week Ahead".

Day 2 of 2: London Fintech SummitDay 1 of 2: FinTech LIVE London 2025Token TalkBy Oliver Knight

Plasma's XPL token shrugged off last week's negative sentiment on Tuesday, rising by more than 11% as it approaches the $1.00 mark after sliding to $0.87 on Monday.The project battled criticism over alleged founding team token sales, a claim founder Paul Faecks adamantly refuted last week.There was also complaints about the Plasma team following links to the less-than-impressive layer 2 network Blast."Of our team of 50, three spent time at Blur or Blast," Faecks wrote on X. "Our team members also come from Google, Facebook, Square, Temasek, Goldman Sachs, and Nuvei. To say our team is 'ex-Blast' is to say it is 'ex' any of these firms. We are proud of the team we've assembled at Plasma."Now, with the negative sentiment in Plasma's rear-view mirror, the stablecoin-focused blockchain is beginning to find its groove, bolstered by $5.1 billion in total value locked (TVL), $1.2 billion of which is in the Plasma Savings Vault protocol.Attention on the XPL token is also rising as daily trading volume jumped by more than 90% on Tuesday to $5 billion.Derivatives PositioningBNB is leading growth in futures open interest in most major tokens, including bitcoin, a sign of continued capital inflows into the market.One concerning sign: OI in non-serious token FARTCOIN has risen by over 12% in the past 24 hours. That typically represents froth, often observed at interim market tops.Volatility in XRP may increase, as open interest in USD- and USDT-denominated perpetuals listed on major exchanges has surged to 938 million XRP, the highest level since late July.Despite BTC hovering close to record highs, the market doesn't look overheated. Annualized funding rates most tokens, including memecoins, remain at around 10%.On the CME, BTC open interest has seen a modest bounce to three-week highs, but remains well below 211K BTC in December last year. Meanwhile, ether OI has hit a record high of 2.2 million ETH.On Deribit, traders are chasing BTC bull call spreads, with some taking profits in long call positions and moving to higher strike bets. Overall, calls still appear cheap relative to puts.
Market MovementsBTC is down 0.84% from 4 p.m. ET Monday at $124,220.89 (24hrs: +0.27%)ETH is down 0.17%at $4,683.25 (24hrs: +2.58%)CoinDesk 20 is down 1.09% at 4,360.28 (24hrs: +0.43%)Ether CESR Composite Staking Rate is up 3 bps at 2.85%BTC funding rate is at 0.0076% (8.3132% annualized) on BinanceDXY is up 0.34% at 98.44Gold futures are unchanged at $3,978.10Silver futures are down 0.57% at $48.17Nikkei 225 closed unchanged at 47,950.88Hang Seng closed down 0.67% at 26,957.77FTSE is unchanged at 9,479.43Euro Stoxx 50 is unchanged at 5,627.61DJIA closed on Monday down 0.14% at 46,694.97S&P 500 closed up 0.36% at 6,740.28Nasdaq Composite closed up 0.71% at 22,941.67S&P/TSX Composite closed up 0.2% at 30,531.88S&P 40 Latin America closed down 0.86% at 2,877.42U.S. 10-Year Treasury rate is up 0.6 bps at 4.168%E-mini S&P 500 futures are unchanged at 6,785.25E-mini Nasdaq-100 futures are unchanged at 25,186.00E-mini Dow Jones Industrial Average Index are down 0.17% at 46,878.00Bitcoin StatsBTC Dominance: 58.82% (-0.17%)Ether to bitcoin ratio: 0.03768 (0.29%)Hashrate (seven-day moving average): 1,022 EH/sHashprice (spot): $52.18Total Fees: 4.41 BTC / $550,867CME Futures Open Interest: 147,835 BTCBTC priced in gold: 31.2 ozBTC vs gold market cap: 8.80%Technical Analysis

ETH's daily chart. (TrdingView)

ETH jumped to $4,740, marking an upside break of a counter-trend consolidation identified by trendlines connecting Aug. 24 and Sept. 13 highs and lows on Sept. 1 and Sept. 25. The breakout points to resumption of the broader uptrend, and scope for record highs. On the downside, Monday's low of $4,489 is the level to beat for the bears. That would invalidate the bullish breakout. Crypto EquitiesCoinbase Global (COIN): closed on Monday at $386.07 (+1.59%), -1.44% at $380.51 in pre-marketCircle Internet (CRCL): closed at $148.51 (+1.87%), +1.96% at $151.42Galaxy Digital (GLXY): closed at $38.84 (+7.41%), +2.70% at $2.70%Bullish (BLSH): closed at $68.79 (+6.14%), -0.36% at $68.54MARA Holdings (MARA): closed at $20.57 (+9.3%), -1.12% at $20.34Riot Platforms (RIOT): closed at $21.56 (+10.91%), -0.42% at $21.47Core Scientific (CORZ): closed at $17.91 (+0.51%), +0.28% at $17.96CleanSpark (CLSK): closed at $17.43 (+9.35%), +0.75% at $17.56CoinShares Valkyrie Bitcoin Miners ETF (WGMI): closed at $52.29 (+8.51%), +1.36% at $53.00Exodus Movement (EXOD): closed at $31.7 (+5.46%), -3.03% at $30.74Crypto Treasury Companies

Strategy (MSTR): closed at $359.69 (+2.29%), -1.58% at $354.00Semler Scientific (SMLR): closed at $30.75 (+0.62%)SharpLink Gaming (SBET): closed at $19.24 (+5.83%), -0.73% at $19.10Upexi (UPXI): closed at $7.7 (+3.49%), -2.6% at $7.50Lite Strategy (LITS): closed at $2.6 (+1.56%), -0.77% at $2.58ETF FlowsSpot BTC ETFs

Daily net flow: $1,190 millionCumulative net flows: $61.20 billionTotal BTC holdings ~ 1.34 millionSpot ETH ETFs

Daily net flow: $176.6 millionCumulative net flows: $14.61 billionTotal ETH holdings ~ 6.75 millionSource: Farside Investors

While You Were SleepingFOMOing into Bitcoin? Check Out These Bullish BTC Plays Favored by Analysts (CoinDesk): Analysts highlight out-of-the-money and put-financed call spreads as cost-efficient ways to stay bullish on bitcoin’s rally while limiting downside exposure at record price levels.U.S. Bitcoin ETFs Log $1B Inflows Again, a Level That’s Marked Local Tops Six Times Before (CoinDesk): U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw $1.2 billion in inflows Monday, mostly into IBIT, now managing nearly $100 billion. Historically, such $1 billion surges have coincided with short-term bitcoin peaks.NYSE Owner Near Deal for $2 Billion Stake in Polymarket (The Wall Street Journal): Intercontinental Exchange's planned move would give Polymarket major institutional backing and help the crypto-based betting platform rebuild its U.S. foothold after past regulatory battles.Uniswap, Aave Lead DeFi’s Fee Rebound to $600M as Buybacks Take Center Stage (CoinDesk): Uniswap, Aave and Ethena are driving decentralized finance’s revenue recovery as protocols shift toward buybacks and fee-sharing models designed to strengthen tokenholder value and project sustainability.MetaMask Confirms $30M Rewards Program, Links to Future Token (CoinDesk): The program rewards active users with $30 million in LINEA tokens and various other perks to drive adoption of the Linea blockchain and MetaMask’s mUSD stablecoin.More For You

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Bitcoin Price rally continues to dominate global headlines, but analysts now believe the market could be due for a short pause before its next major move. Trading near $123,500, BTC has recently cooled off after touching a new all-time high of $126,198, yet investors remain highly optimistic about its long-term trajectory.

While sentiment remains bullish, both macroeconomic trends and technical indicators suggest that the current rally might take a brief breather before advancing toward the much-discussed $150,000 Bitcoin price target.

Dan Tapiero Sees Global Shift From Traditional Markets to BitcoinVeteran investor Dan Tapiero believes that global capital flows are increasingly favoring Bitcoin over traditional financial markets. Citing Japan’s economy as an example, Tapiero noted that decades of ultra-low interest rates have eroded savings and pushed investors toward inflation-hedging assets like Bitcoin and gold.

“Japan’s 30 years of low interest rates have destroyed purchasing power,” Tapiero explained. “Investors are realizing that Bitcoin and gold are superior stores of value compared to fiat currencies.”

Japan’s stagnant bond yields under 1% for decades have limited real returns, forcing savers to seek alternatives. Tapiero predicts that as more economies face similar monetary pressures, Bitcoin adoption will accelerate globally, potentially triggering another major wave of institutional demand.

“We’re witnessing a once-in-a-century shift in capital flows,” Tapiero added. “As traditional systems falter, Bitcoin is emerging as the world’s new reserve asset.”

Is a Bitcoin Price Correction Coming Before the $150,000 Target?Crypto analyst Michaël van de Poppe echoed Tapiero’s long-term optimism but warned that Bitcoin’s short-term momentum looks overheated after its parabolic rise.

“Bitcoin is unlikely to break its all-time high in one go,” Van de Poppe said. “We could see a healthy correction before the next push higher.”

He identifies an ideal Bitcoin accumulation zone between $119,500 and $120,000, with deeper supports around $116,800, $114,755, and $111,918. According to Van de Poppe, dips below $121,500 could present “great entry points” for long-term investors ahead of a potential rally toward $150,000.

Van de Poppe’s technical chart highlights that Bitcoin has broken out from a multi-week consolidation phase, an indicator of strong momentum, but warns that the Relative Strength Index (RSI) is hovering in the overbought territory.

“A pullback would be natural and healthy,” he added, “setting the stage for the next breakout.”

CryptoQuant Data Points to Short-Term Pause in Bitcoin RallyAccording to data from on-chain analytics platform CryptoQuant, Bitcoin purchase volumes have now surpassed $25 billion, a level that historically signals either major market reversals or short-term cool-offs.

“Such spikes in purchase volume often precede brief consolidations,” the CryptoQuant team noted. “It’s a reflection of heightened trading activity that typically stabilizes before the next bullish phase.”

This pattern suggests that the current rally could briefly pause before resuming its upward momentum toward new record highs.

Michael Saylor Predicts Bitcoin Could Hit $150,000 by Late 2025MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor, one of Bitcoin’s most influential advocates, remains confident that BTC will continue its climb.

“I believe Bitcoin could reach $150,000 by the end of 2025,” Saylor said in a recent interview. “Institutional accumulation and declining trust in fiat systems are driving a structural demand shift toward Bitcoin.”

Saylor’s company has continued adding BTC to its treasury, reinforcing his stance that Bitcoin is the “world’s best long-term asset.”

Uptober Momentum Remains Strong as Institutional Inflows SurgeBitcoin currently trades around $123,600, slightly below its all-time high of $126,198, but market sentiment remains overwhelmingly bullish. The ongoing “Uptober rally” has seen a 21% jump in trading volume, signaling renewed investor confidence despite short-term corrections.

Analysts view this consolidation phase as a setup for another major breakout. Institutional participation continues to expand. Spot Bitcoin ETF inflows surpassed $1.19 billion on the same day BTC hit its record high, signaling deepening market participation.

“Institutional appetite for Bitcoin is stronger than ever,” one market strategist commented. “Each dip is being bought aggressively, showing confidence in Bitcoin’s long-term trajectory.”

With strong fundamentals, rising institutional interest, and growing macroeconomic tailwinds, many analysts agree that Bitcoin’s next major target at $150,000 could be within reach, possibly sooner than expected.

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FAQsWhat is the Bitcoin price prediction for 2025?

Analysts like Michael Saylor predict Bitcoin could reach $150,000 by late 2025, driven by strong institutional demand and its role as a hedge against traditional finance.

Why is Bitcoin considered a hedge against inflation?

Veteran investors note that decades of low interest rates have eroded fiat currency value, making Bitcoin a superior store of value for preserving purchasing power.

Are institutions still buying Bitcoin?

Yes, institutional demand remains strong, with spot Bitcoin ETFs seeing massive inflows and each market dip being aggressively bought by long-term investors.

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Key NotesDogecoin launched the Cardinals Index Node, boosting decentralization and speed.The upgrade adds near smart contract-like functionality to Dogecoin’s main chain.Analyst Dima Potts predicts a 37x (3,700%) rally to $11.71 by late 2025.
The Dogecoin ecosystem took a major leap with the debut of the Cardinals Index Node, a powerful addition that allows anyone to run a full node and validate on-chain transactions.

The new feature enhances the network’s distributed ledger by enabling faster, easier data indexing, with speeds reportedly reaching 500 milliseconds, resulting in a more decentralized, efficient network capable of supporting advanced on-chain activity.

Beyond its speed, the Cardinals Index Node could bring smart contract-like functionality to Dogecoin, similar to what Bitcoin developers have long sought without relying on Ethereum’s EVM or Layer 2 frameworks.

This could open new possibilities for dApps, decentralized finance, and AI-integrated systems directly on Dogecoin’s base layer.

Analysts See Potential 37x Upside
According to crypto analyst Dima Potts, Dogecoin has historically experienced massive rallies each time it has broken above major resistance lines, recording surges of 83x and 183x in previous cycles.

$DOGE $10+ DOGECOIN?! 🚀🚀

This weekly Dogecoin chart highlights its historical performance after breaking above the yellow resistance line during the final year of each prior cycle.

• In the first cycle, Dogecoin surged approximately 83x following its breakout above this… pic.twitter.com/QhO6QOGA9J

— ÐOGECAPITAL (@DimaPotts36) October 6, 2025

Based on this pattern, Potts predicts a more conservative 37x rally in the current cycle, potentially pushing DOGE to $11.71 by late 2025.

Institutional Adoption
Also, 21Shares has listed its DOGE ETF (TDOG) on the DTCC platform, an early step toward mainstream acceptance.

🇺🇸 21Shares Dogecoin ETF (TDOG) has been listed on the DTCC website.#DogeETf pic.twitter.com/2pV5IC8X6d

— BITCOIN EXPERT INDIA (@Btcexpertindia) September 23, 2025

On top of that, Elon Musk’s lawyer, Alex Spiro, is reportedly leading a $200 million Dogecoin Treasury initiative under the “House of Doge,” which could also serve the role of a node with the Cardinal Index Node launch.

Notably, the Cardinals Index Node launch has sparked speculation that Tesla could soon run a node. The carmaker’s strong history with Dogecoin payments and Musk’s repeated endorsements position Tesla as a participant in Dogecoin’s decentralized infrastructure.

DOGE Price Analysis: Rising Wedge Near Critical Breakout Point
The weekly chart of DOGE/USD shows a rising wedge pattern, a formation that often signals potential bearish reversals after prolonged uptrends or consolidations.

The price is currently oscillating within two converging trendlines, with higher highs and higher lows forming the wedge’s structure.

DOGE weekly price action inside ascending wedge | Source: TradingView

Bollinger Bands indicate moderate volatility, with the price hovering close to the upper band at $0.2922, while the middle band (20-week MA) offers support near $0.2195.

A breakout above the wedge could invalidate the bearish outlook and open the path toward a new rally, while a breakdown below the lower trendline might trigger a retest of the lower Bollinger Band at $0.1468.

Maxi Doge Presale Surpasses $2.8M
While DOGE might be on the verge of another generational run, Maxi Doge (MAXI) is quickly capturing attention. Inspired by fitness culture and the energy of bull-market trading, this gym-themed crypto has already raised $2.8 million during its ongoing presale.

The project supports its growth through the Maxi Fund, a dedicated pool aimed at boosting liquidity and forging strategic partnerships. Early participants enjoy a 121% annual staking reward, offering strong incentives for long-term engagement.

Presale Snapshot and Community Engagement
MAXI holders actively participate in advanced trading discussions, weekly contests, and themed challenges, keeping the community engaged and energized. The presale offers early investors a discounted rate for MAXI, with funding focused on establishing the coin as a meme-driven project designed for price growth.

A large portion of the funds is allocated to marketing, while 25% goes to the Maxi Fund to enhance project visibility. This sets the stage for potential strong price movement when MAXI hits exchanges.

Presale Details

Ticker: MAXI
Current Price: $0.000261
Funds Raised: $2.8 million

Maxi Doge is positioning itself as a standout meme coin in the current market frenzy and offers early buying opportunities for investors looking for top crypto presales in 2025.

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Jeff Park, chief investment officer at ProCap BTC and an advisor to Bitwise, pushed back against Paul Tudor Jones’ latest warning that markets “feel exactly like 1999,” arguing that the macro regime of 2025 is structurally different from the dot-com era and, crucially, more supportive of Bitcoin. Park’s commentary followed Jones’ interview on CNBC, where the billionaire trader said the setup resembles the late-cycle blow-off that preceded the tech crash, even as he continued to praise Bitcoin as an asset with high appeal.

Bitcoin Will Thrive, Not Crash
In a X post, Park called comparisons to 1999 “lazy,” contending that the drivers of asset prices today are dominated by fiscal and monetary dynamics that bear little resemblance to the surplus-era, pre-QE backdrop of the late 1990s. “In 1999, markets were driven by private sector exuberance at a time with minimal fiscal drag—the US govt was actually running a budget surplus,” he wrote. “Today the markets are entirely influenced by massive fiscal spending and debt monetization as the US is obviously drowning in debt.” Park concluded flatly: “So no. To me it doesn’t ‘feel exactly like 1999’ at all. It feels like the opportunity of a lifetime for those who are prepared.”

Park contrasted the Federal Reserve’s present posture with that of the Greenspan Fed at the height of the dot-com boom. “In 1999, Fed was raising rates, balance sheet was small, and there was no QE. In 2025, rates are declining, the balance sheet is massive, and we have more acronyms than we can count,” he said, arguing that abundant liquidity—now more globally synchronized—has become the defining feature of this cycle. He added that with the US Treasury General Account refilled, the world is “about to embark on a global liquidity binge.”

He further emphasized the presence of powerful cross-border feedback loops that did not exist 25 years ago, pointing to policy transmission and supply-chain realignments that tether US risk assets to the global economy. Park cited Japan as an example of how overseas policy can amplify liquidity conditions, referencing pro-stimulus signals from incoming leadership. On Monday, Japanese equities surged after Sanae Takaichi won leadership of the ruling LDP on expectations of ongoing fiscal support—an event markets read as another nudge toward accommodation.

Park also drew a sharp distinction between the late-1990s dollar cycle and today’s macro hedging behavior, arguing that, unlike in 2000–2002, gold is now “literally on a tear with every sovereign actor playing the board.” On the day of his remarks, spot gold printed fresh all-time highs above $3,900 per ounce, a move widely attributed to safe-haven demand and expectations of further US rate cuts—context that underscores Park’s point about the current reflex to hard assets.

Where Jones sees echoes of exuberance that could end badly, Park sees a regime that channels liquidity into scarce, non-sovereign assets—bitcoin foremost among them. He argued that “in 1999 there was no bitcoin, social media, nor smartphones. In 2025, everyone around the world has an escape valve in their pocket,” a line that cuts to Bitcoin’s structural difference from dot-com equities: bearer settlement, programmatic issuance, and a growing base of global distribution that can be mobilized in real time.

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Jones’ own stance on Bitcoin remains constructive even as he warns of a frothy tape. In his CNBC appearance, he said the environment “feels exactly like 1999,” invoking the Nasdaq’s parabolic move into March 2000, but he also reiterated the asset’s appeal—continuing a years-long thread in which he has described bitcoin as a powerful inflation hedge and “one of the fastest horses.” The split-screen—macro caution on equities, optimism on bitcoin—helped catalyze Park’s rebuttal that this cycle is “built for Bitcoin, not bubbles.”

Notably, Park’s argument neither denies the possibility of sharp drawdowns nor guarantees a unidirectional path. Rather, it hinges on the composition of liquidity, the nature of fiscal dominance, and the behavior of hard-asset hedges in an era of heavy sovereign balance sheets. Gold’s concurrent breakout, Japan’s policy bias toward stimulus, and investors’ hunt for non-dilutive stores of value all feed his core contention that 2025’s setup “is nothing like 1999”—and that Bitcoin, more than the dot-com darlings of yesteryear, is positioned to be the principal beneficiary.

At press time, Bitcoin traded at $124,024.

BTC hovers above $124,000, 1-day chart | Source: BTCUSDT on TradingView.com
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The stablecoin giant will submit its list at the club's annual shareholder meeting in November Oct 7, 2025, 11:32 a.m.

Tether, issuer of the world's largest stablecoin, plans to propose its own candidates for a board seat at Juventus FC, the Italian soccer club in which it owns a stake of 10.7%, Reuters reported on Monday.

The stablecoin giant will submit its list at the club's annual shareholder meeting in November, according to the report, citing an email from Tether.

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Tether also said it plans to propose some "governance changes" at the Nov. 7 meeting, though did not elaborate what these are, the report said. Juventus investors will vote upon the company's board renewal at the shareholder meeting.

Tether acquired 8.2% of Juventus in February, and subsequently increased its stake to over 10% in April.

In the months that followed, Tether sought a more active role in I Bianconeri's (The White and Blacks) operations, asking to participate in club's capital increase and be granted a board seat.

Juventus, which is regarded as one of the most famous soccer clubs in the world, dominated Italy's top division Serie A throughout the 2010s. It is also the favorite team of Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino.

Tether did not respond to CoinDesk's request for further comment.

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In brief
BlackRock's IBIT generates $244.5 million annually, more than any other BlackRock ETF including products launched 25 years ago.
The Bitcoin ETF sits at $98.47 billion in assets, approaching the $100 billion milestone in just 435 days versus 2,011 days for Vanguard's VOO.
IBIT captured $1.8 billion of last week's $3.2 billion in total U.S. Bitcoin ETF inflows as Bitcoin hit a new all-time high.
BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) has become the asset management giant's most profitable exchange-traded fund, just 21 months after launch, surpassing products that have been generating revenue for more than two decades.

IBIT is sitting "a hair away from $100 billion" in assets under management, and now generates approximately $244.5 million in annual revenue for BlackRock, Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas tweeted Monday.

$IBIT a hair away from $100 billion, is now the most profitable ETF for BlackRock by a good amount now based on current aum. Check out the ages of the rest of the Top 10. Absurd. pic.twitter.com/E8ZMI2wynx

— Eric Balchunas (@EricBalchunas) October 6, 2025

"Check out the ages of the rest of the Top 10. Absurd," Balchunas wrote, pointing to how the Bitcoin ETF has leapfrogged established funds, including the 25-year-old iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF and the iShares MSCI EAFE ETF.

"IBIT being the most profitable product for the largest issuer of ETFs in the world, clearly shows the size of the demand from institutions and retail, and this milestone should eliminate any doubt on risk appetite for Bitcoin,” Pratik Kala, head of research at Apollo Crypto, told Decrypt.

As of Monday, IBIT held $98.47 billion in assets across 1.38 billion shares with a 0.25% fee, on track to hit $100 billion in just 435 days, far faster than Vanguard’s S&P 500 ETF, which took 2,011 days.

Jagdish Pandya, founder of Blockon Ventures, told Decrypt that comparing Bitcoin ETFs with traditional ETFs is "an injustice to old asset classes."

He attributed the disparity to Bitcoin's structural advantages, noting that traditional assets have "higher supply, no scarcity, low returns, no financial disruption" and therefore "have no chance to outperform Bitcoin ETFs."

Pandya argued that that were Bitcoin's price to eventually top $1 million, "all ETF comparisons will stop," adding that Bitcoin ETFs would "emerge as a clear leader, more profitable than decades-old funds."

Bitcoin is currently trading at around $124,500, trading flat on the day after hitting a new all-time high above $126,000 earlier in the week, per CoinGecko data.

Last week, IBIT recorded $1.8 billion of the $3.2 billion in total inflows into U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs in its second-largest week on record, according to Farside Investors data.

The performance came as investment products tied to crypto saw huge inflows of $5.95 billion globally last week, according to a CoinShares report.

Addressing concerns about potential market downturns, Ruchir Gupta, co-founder of Gyld Finance, told Decrypt that while Bitcoin's correlation with risk markets could drive outflows during equity downturns, "the ETFs have opened up Bitcoin to a much larger investor base, a part of which is longer-term sticky holders."

The net effect is "IBIT's success and AUM reduces volatility in a correction,” he said.

Gupta expects international ETFs to "act like larger distribution arms and extend the reach of BTC as an asset, and net add to Bitcoin rather than necessarily drain liquidity from IBIT."

The development comes as BlackRock seeks approval to tokenize ETFs and other real-world assets after launching BUIDL in 2024, a fund offering tokenized U.S. Treasury exposure.

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The only two cryptocurrencies bigger than BNB are BTC and ETH.

The native token of Binance appears unstoppable lately, with its price surging by 50% on a monthly basis. Just recently, it reached a new all-time high of almost $1,300, while its market cap surged to $180 billion.

BNB Price, Source: CoinGecko
This means that BNB is now the third-largest cryptocurrency, surpassing Ripple’s XRP, which has a capitalization of approximately $178 billion. Furthermore, the asset has exceeded the total market value of world-renowned companies such as Boeing, Deutsche Telekom, and Sony.

One of the famous individuals who controls or is associated with the largest BNB holdings is Binance’s founder, Changpeng Zhao (known as CZ). The price pump of the coin has increased his fortune, and according to Forbes, he is now the 21st-richest person on the planet with a net worth of almost $90 billion. It is important to note that Zhao claimed the figure might not be completely accurate, saying:

“I don’t believe this is accurate (way too high). I also don’t think it matters. What matters is how many people we can help, and by how much. Make the world a little bit better than it was before I arrived.”

Crypto X is full of individuals who celebrated BNB’s historic peak, and some believe there is much more room for growth. The one using the moniker BitBull, for instance, envisioned an ascent to $2,000 during this cycle.

Others, like LAXMAN, took a more cautious side. The analyst advised investors to take some profits and hinted that a potential rise to $5,000 is highly unlikely.

$BNB is trending now.

I shared at $678 with detailed analysis and a weekly VCP breakout.

Up 86% since then.

Book your profits, by the way.

Those giving $5,000 targets are just novices.

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— LA𝕏MAN (@Theblockvlog) October 7, 2025

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XRP price struggles to hold key levels despite broader market strength, raising concerns about a potential pullback.

Summary

XRP price struggles below $3 despite the crypto market uptick.
Institutional demand and pending XRP ETF reviews have fueled optimism, yet momentum remains too weak to sustain an extended rally.
Santiment data shows rising FUD, with more bearish comments than bullish surrounding the token.

Trading around $2.97 at the time of writing, XRP price is down 0.62% in the last 24 hours, according to crypto.news data. Though the token remains up a modest 4% over the past week, its recent price action has been muted.

XRP (XRP) had previously surged alongside major assets like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), briefly pushing back above $3 before being rejected at resistance. Sell pressure quickly returned, causing the Ripple token price to dip back even as sentiment for crypto remains bullish overall. 

Though growing institutional activity led by VivoPower’s planned $19 million XRP treasury and seven pending ETF filings had sparked short-term optimism, they weren’t enough to translate into sustained upward pressure. 

Can XRP price find support and push higher?
Currently, social sentiment around XRP has turned bearish. According to an October 7 Santiment data, the token is experiencing its highest level of FUD since major market events six months ago. The analysis noted that there have been more bearish than bullish comments from retail traders for the past two to three days, aligning with the decline in price. 

This pattern historically signals a possible turnaround, as markets tend to move in the opposite direction of excessive small trader pessimism. Against this backdrop, XRP price outlook depends largely on how it behaves around key technical levels in the near term. 

Momentum indicators are mixed. The MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence) is slightly positive, with the MACD line just above the signal line. This suggests modest bullish momentum building, but the signal remains weak.

XRP price chart | Source: crypto.news
The most important support line is the 200-day moving average, currently near $2.58, which has historically acted as a strong base for XRP during market fluctuations. If XRP continues to hold above this support and buyer interest remains steady, renewed upward momentum may return.  

To confirm a bullish breakout, the price needs to decisively close above the $3.15 resistance level, which was a previous zone of consolidation and rejection. Surpassing this barrier on solid volume would likely ignite buying interest that could push XRP towards $3.66 and potentially higher targets, depending on overall crypto market conditions.

On the flip side, if XRP fails to maintain support around the 200-day moving average and the $2.70–$2.90 range, there may be a period of consolidation or even additional downside risk. A breakdown below key supports could trigger further losses, dragging the price lower toward $2.50 or below.

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Key Takeaways 
Why is BlackRock’s $100B Bitcoin ETF target unique? 
IBIT is set to reach $100 billion AUM in under 450 days — faster than any ETF in history.

What’s the impact of BlackRock’s IBIT on BTC price? 
It has led to strong ETF inflows, fueling a spot-market demand that could further rally BTC. 

BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin [BTC] Trust ETF (IBIT) has smashed records and is now on track to hit $100 billion assets under management (AUM) milestone.

It will become the fastest ETF to hit that target and currently the most profitable product across the BlackRock ETF lineup. 

With less than a two-year-old, IBIT’s explosive growth is “absurd”, according to Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas. In fact, IBIT raked in $244 million in annual revenue based on the press time AUM of $97.8 billion.

Source: X

$50B added to AUM in 2025
In 2024, IBIT closed the year with $51 billion in AUM. At the time, the average BTC price was approximately $93,000.

Although the Q1 2025 headwinds and tariff wars dragged AUM to $47 billion, it has rebounded to over $97 billion as of October. That’s about $50 billion added this year. 

Source: Soso Value

If this pace of ETF inflows continues for the rest of Q4, IBIT could cross the $100 billion mark by October. 

Reacting to IBIT’s growth, ETF Store founder Nate Geraci added that the leading ETF took five years to cross $100 billion.

“World’s largest ETF, Vanguard S&P 500 ETF, took 2,000+ days to hit that mark. IBIT is about to do it in < 450 days. Easily fastest ever.”

Source: Bloomberg

Bitcoin ETFs dominate inflows as Ethereum lags
That being said, the overall BTC ETFs inflows rebound in H2, led by IBIT, have surpassed collective Ethereum [ETH] ETF inflows. 

According to CryptoQuant, in the last 30 days, BTC ETFs absorbed $4.61 billion in inflows while ETH ETFs lagged behind with $1.05 billion.

CryptoQuant analyst JA Maartunn noted that the shift implied a likely rotation from ETH to BTC. 

Source: CryptoQuant

The shift could stall the ETH/BTC rally seen in Q3.

Meanwhile, the strong BTC ETFs and Spot market demand lifted BTC price to a new all-time high $126.1K. At press time, however, it had slipped slightly below $124K. 

With key liquidity pools at $118K, $120K, and above $127K to $130K, these could be key price targets to watch in the near term. 

Source: CoinAnk

Bitcoin ETFs see record $1.2 billion inflow with BlackRock’s IBIT leading the charge Oluwapelumi Adejumo · 1 min ago · 2 min read

BlackRock's IBIT outperforms the asset manager's other funds with $244 million annual revenue amid Bitcoin ETF boom.

Oct. 7, 2025 at 11:01 am UTC

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Updated: Oct. 7, 2025 at 11:02 am UTC

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Investor activity in US-listed spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) surged sharply on Oct. 6, mirroring BTC’s continued price gains and growing institutional interest.

According to data from SoSoValue, the twelve approved funds collectively absorbed about $1.2 billion in inflows. This is their second-largest single-day haul since launching in 2024 and the strongest performance this year.

Chart Showing Bitcoin ETFs Daily Inflow (Source: Trader T)Much of that demand concentrated around BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), which pulled in nearly $967 million in fresh capital and nearly $5 billion in trading volume.

IBIT is now on the verge of crossing the $100 billion assets-under-management threshold, an unprecedented milestone for a digital-asset product.

BlackRock IBIT Assets Under Management (Source: Balchunas)Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas noted that IBIT has already produced an estimated $244 million in annual revenue for BlackRock, surpassing the earnings of the firm’s other long-established funds.

BlackRock IBIT Profitability (Source: Eric Balchunas)That profitability reflects how deeply institutional money has begun to integrate Bitcoin into mainstream portfolio strategies.

Meanwhile, the latest wave of inflows extends a broader pattern of strength that the financial investment vehicles have registered recently.

Last week alone, Bitcoin ETFs attracted around $3.2 billion in net new capital, marking the second-highest inflow on record.

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Ondo Finance’s acquisition of Oasis Pro secures SEC-approved broker-dealer, ATS, and TA licenses, cementing its U.S. regulatory foothold.The move bridges DeFi and TradFi, positioning Ondo as a compliant RWA infrastructure leader amid soaring institutional demand for tokenized assets.ONDO hovers near $0.94, eyeing $1.12 resistance; sustained growth depends on integration success, inflows, and whale stability.Ondo Finance has captured major attention after completing its acquisition of Oasis Pro, a firm holding several SEC-registered licenses.

This move marks a strategic milestone for Ondo in the rapidly growing Real World Assets (RWA) sector, yet the key question remains: Does ONDO have the momentum to break out?

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From DeFi to TradFi: The Strategic Leap with Oasis ProOndo Finance (ONDO) has officially completed the acquisition of Oasis Pro, including its broker-dealer, Alternative Trading System (ATS), and Transfer Agent (TA) licenses, which were approved by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). 

“This acquisition enables Ondo to expand access as the tokenized securities market rapidly accelerates, predicted to exceed $18 trillion by 2033,” the announcement noted.

The acquisition represents a pivotal step that allows Ondo to deepen its presence in the regulated digital asset space, effectively bridging the gap between traditional finance (TradFi) and blockchain. What was once a DeFi protocol issuing RWA tokens is now evolving into an infrastructure player that can legally operate within US financial frameworks, a prerequisite for attracting institutional investors into on-chain assets.

Within the DeFi ecosystem, Ondo’s Total Value Locked (TVL) recently reached an all-time high of $1.74 billion, with Q3 revenue and fees totaling around $13.7 million.

Ondo’s TVL. Source: DefiLlamaAt the same time, BeInCrypto reported that Ondo Global Markets surpassed $300 million in tokenized assets, reflecting strong inflows into tokenized treasuries, stocks, and stablecoins.

This trend shows the surging demand for real-world on-chain products as investors seek yield-bearing, relatively secure alternatives amid persistently high real interest rates.

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Technical Signals Worth WatchingWhen writing, BeInCrypto data shows that ONDO is trading at $0.94, up 2.84% in the past 24 hours. From a technical perspective, crypto analyst Ali highlights a solid support zone around $0.86, with the next upside target at $1.12 if bullish momentum continues.

ONDO/USDT 12H chart. Source: Ali on XOn-chain metrics further add context. The ONDO Short Term Bubble Risk (STBR) indicator, the ratio between price and the 20-week simple moving average (20W SMA), helps identify overextension levels.

An STBR value below 1 signals a bearish phase, while readings between 1.25 and 1.5 indicate growing momentum, and above 1.75 suggest high bubble risk. When the ratio exceeds 2.0, it implies that the asset is trading at twice its 20W SMA — a level historically followed by corrections.

Data shows that ONDO has already completed a full market cycle, from its bubble top to a capitulation phase, and has stabilized. As of late September 2025, the market appears balanced, but analysts warn of potential overheating if volume spikes further.

ONDO Short Term Bubble Risk (STBR). Source: Into The CryptoverseFrom a fundamental standpoint, the SEC licensing is the true catalyst — legitimizing Ondo’s tokenization model within the U.S. regulatory framework. This reduces compliance risks and opens the door for institutional capital, which has historically avoided non-regulated DeFi protocols.

However, for ONDO to achieve a sustainable breakout, three key conditions must align: successfully integrating Oasis Pro’s infrastructure, continued capital inflows into tokenized products, and stability among large holders (whales) to prevent sell pressure.

If these factors falter, the rally could remain short-lived before reverting to consolidation.

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Bitcoin smashed through $126,000 over the weekend thanks largely to massive institutional demand through US spot ETFs.

BNB broke through the $1,200 ceiling to register a new all-time high of $1,250, according to multiple market charts. 

The breakout came after a roughly 21.3% weekly gain leading into this historic move. BNB’s strength now demands close scrutiny: can bulls sustain this momentum toward $1,500?

Price Action and Volume Confirm Breakout
BNB’s upward thrust was not quiet. Trading volume jumped sharply, reinforcing conviction behind the move. CoinMarketCap shows that daily volume reached $6.4 billion.  The crypto also closed above a key resistance zone that had long capped its advance.

The technical structure shows higher highs and higher lows, with moving averages now aligned in favor of bulls, according to TradingView

The rally is supported by growing ecosystem usage and structural drivers, including surges in active addresses and transaction volume.

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Analysts note that the rally is not purely speculative: real usage underpins demand. On-chain metrics continue to affirm the network’s health, even as the price tests new highs.

BNB’s deflationary mechanism, through quarterly burns, also contributes to scarcity dynamics, especially as demand intensifies. These supply cuts compound upward price pressure when buyer interest accelerates.

Institutional Flows and Market Sentiment
Institutional and treasury-level interest has been growing. This increased its BNB holdings via OTC purchases. Such accumulation tends to absorb liquidity and reduce downside buffers.

CoinMarketCap notes that BNB’s market cap is approaching $180 billion in tandem with this price rise. Some analysts point to the momentum’s ability to carry the token toward $1,500, especially under favorable conditions.

To reach $1,500 from the current level ($1,250+), BNB must outperform by roughly 23% to 25%. That is nontrivial, given that it must clear resistance zones and sustain demand.

Key resistance zones lie roughly between $1,250 and $1,400.  If bulls can flip the $1,250–$1,280 area, the climb toward $1,400 becomes more plausible.

Yet risks abound. A sudden macro shift (rate surprise, regulatory pressure) can drain liquidity. Profit-taking may cause the price to retreat toward $1,100. Future liquidations at resistance could trigger downward pressure.

The breakout past $1,200 and establishment of a new all-time high signal strength and structural shift in BNB’s market narrative. But pushing toward $1,500 demands sustained conviction.

In the short term, the price may consolidate or modestly retrace to test support zones between $1,120 and $1,150. A healthy retest could reset momentum for another leg higher.

Suppose bulls maintain control above $1,200 and absorb supply up to $1,300–$1,350, the pathway toward $1,500 opens. But that path will be rocky.

Traders will monitor trading volume, open interest, liquidation flows, and on-chain metrics closely for signs of exhaustion or continuation.

U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs attracted their second-largest ever daily inflows of $1.19 billion on Monday as BTC made fresh all-time highs.

After a prolonged consolidation phase, the BONK price is showing the early signs of a bullish reversal supported by technical indicators, ETF speculation, and rising momentum within the Solana ecosystem. BONK is currently attempting to reclaim key resistance levels that could set the stage for a larger rally.

Bitcoin’s breakout above $117,000 has reignited market optimism, with top analyst Ali Martinez predicting a potential rally toward $139,000.

Source: Ali Martinez
Martinez acknowledged that the move aligns with signals from the Pricing Bands, a key technical indicator that has historically pinpointed major shifts in the Bitcoin cycle.

Martinez noted that Bitcoin’s decisive break above $117,000 marks a pivotal move past weeks of resistance, signaling renewed bullish momentum. “This breakout points to a potential target near $139,000, based on the upper boundary of the Pricing Bands,” he explained. 

These bands, akin to Bollinger Bands but derived from long-term price behavior, track volatility and trend strength, providing a data-driven roadmap for identifying potential market tops and bottoms.

Therefore, Bitcoin’s projected rise to $139,000 appears increasingly attainable, especially after the flagship cryptocurrency’s recent surge to a record high of $126,080.

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At the time of this writing, Bitcoin was trading at $124,352, according to CoinGecko data.

Sweden’s Opposition Pushes for a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve to Protect National Sovereignty
Sweden’s political arena is abuzz after opposition lawmakers proposed establishing a national Bitcoin reserve, a bold move to redefine the country’s financial strategy. 

Introduced by Sweden Democrats members Dennis Dioukarev and David Perez, the motion urges the government to treat Bitcoin as a strategic asset on par with gold and foreign currency reserves, rather than a mere speculative experiment.

According to Dioukarev and Perez, establishing a national Bitcoin reserve would enhance Sweden’s economic sovereignty amid growing global monetary instability. Their proposal calls on the government to develop a clear framework that defines whether the Riksbank or the Ministry of Finance will oversee the assets.

The lawmakers argue that as global debt surges and fiat currencies weaken under inflation, Bitcoin’s decentralized and scarce nature offers Sweden a strategic hedge and a foundation for long-term financial resilience.

Therefore, this proposal reflects a growing global shift as governments reconsider the role of Bitcoin in their national strategies. 

Nations like El Salvador and Bhutan have already integrated it into their reserves, while others explore its potential to diversify assets and reduce reliance on the U.S. dollar.

For Sweden, renowned for financial stability and tech innovation, embracing Bitcoin could mark a bold stride toward digital monetary sovereignty.