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The crypto market is seeing renewed bullish momentum to begin the fourth quarter of this year, with BTC, BNB, SOL, XRP, and ETH recording significant gains over the past few days. This rally has come on the back of several factors, including a potential Fed rate cut and a turnaround in the ETF flows.

Crypto Market Rallies With BTC, BNB, SOL, XRP, ETH On The Rise
TradingView data shows that the total crypto market cap is back above the $4 trillion mark, rising over 10% in the last week. This has come on the back of significant rallies for BTC, BNB, SOL, XRP, and ETH.

Source: TradingView; Total Crypto Market Cap Weekly Chart
The Bitcoin price has rallied above $120,000 from a weekly low of around $109,000. BNB has rallied to a new all-time high (ATH) of $1,130 while SOL, XRP, and ETH have also reclaimed key psychological price levels.

The crypto market rally occurs amid renewed bullish momentum in the fourth quarter of the year, driven by several bullish catalysts. Thanks to these catalysts, there are predictions that BTC could reach a new all-time high by the end of this year, surpassing $124,000 in the process.

Fed Rate Cuts
Further rate cuts to close out this year are one of the catalysts fueling the market rally. CME FedWatch data shows that there is currently a 96.7% chance that the Fed will lower rates again at the FOMC meeting this month. This will mark the second rate cut of the year, following the first last month.

Source: CME FedWatch
Fed rate cuts have a significant impact on the crypto market, and market participants look to be pricing in this cut as being bullish for crypto prices. It is worth mentioning that the Fed is also projected to make another cut at the December meeting.

ETF Inflows and Upcoming ETF Approvals
The ETF inflows and upcoming ETF approvals are another catalyst for the rally in crypto prices. As CoinGape reported, the Bitcoin ETFs have recorded $2.2 billion in weekly inflows, injecting new liquidity into the BTC ecosystem. Meanwhile, the Ethereum ETFs have recorded $1.06 billion in inflows this week.

Furthermore, the crypto market is already anticipating the ETF approvals for the Litcoin, Solana, XRP, and Dogecoin funds. Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas stated that there is a 100% chance of approval for these crypto ETFs under the new generic listing standards. These funds could drive in fresh liquidity as institutional investors look to gain exposure to these altcoins.

Historical Data Also Fueling Crypto Market Rally
Historical data also serves as one of the catalysts fueling this market rally. The fourth quarter of the year is historically the best period for Bitcoin, with the flagship crypto recording an average gain of 79% during this period.

Source: CoinGlass
Q4 is well ahead of the first quarter, which is the second-best performing quarter for Bitcoin, with an average gain of 51%. Notably, Binance co-founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao also recently alluded to Bitcoin’s historical performance as he hinted at the likelihood of another ‘Uptober’ rally.

Meanwhile, other factors that could be fueling this crypto market rally include the Crypto Market Structure bill, which could pass in this fourth quarter. Depending on how long the government shutdown lasts, the markup phase for the bill could occur this month before it is then sent to the Senate floor.

It is worth mentioning that Bitcoin rallied to a new ATH in the week that the U.S. President Donald Trump signed the GENIUS Act into law. As such, this crypto regulation, which has a broader impact, could also contribute to a further rally to the upside.

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Visa is modernizing the decades-old infrastructure of cross-border payments with a pilot that integrates stablecoins into its Visa Direct platform.

Announced at SIBOS 2025, the initiative aims to unlock liquidity, reduce settlement times, and give businesses greater flexibility in managing international payouts.

For years, global transactions have relied on slow, costly rails that require businesses to park large amounts of capital in advance. With the new pilot, Visa is testing stablecoin prefunding as an alternative funding source, enabling financial institutions to cover payouts while maintaining their working capital.

Chris Newkirk, President of Commercial & Money Movement Solutions at Visa, expressed his dissatisfaction. “Cross-border payments have been stuck in outdated systems for far too long,” he said. “Visa Direct’s new stablecoins integration lays the groundwork for money to move instantly across the world, giving businesses more choice in how they pay.”

A new model for liquidity management
The prefunding process enables businesses to deposit stablecoins with Visa Direct, treating them as equivalent to cash on hand. Funds are then made available for payouts in local currencies, providing banks, remittance providers, and other financial institutions with a faster and more predictable method for settling transactions.

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The model also brings new advantages for treasury operations. Instead of tying up funds for days, institutions can move money in minutes. Stablecoins also serve as a consistent settlement layer, minimizing risks associated with currency volatility across different markets.

Visa has not disclosed which stablecoins are being used in the pilot, but said it is working with select partners that meet specific criteria. Broader availability is expected to roll out in 2026.

This pilot builds on Visa’s ongoing efforts to integrate blockchain programmability with its global payments network. The company has previously tested the waters with crypto-linked payment cards and stablecoin settlements in partnership with Circle. This time, they’re using stablecoins directly within Visa Direct’s prefunding process.

For businesses, this shift could mean an upgrade in speed. It also opens the door to reduced costs, quicker access to working capital, and treasury operations that are less exposed to volatility. And although end users will still receive funds in their local currencies, the system behind those payments may be on the verge of a major transformation.

Ripple’s dual approach to transforming cross-border payments
While Visa experiments with stablecoin integration, Ripple has emerged as a major player in the cross-border payment revolution with a complementary two-pronged strategy: its native digital asset XRP and the recently launched RLUSD stablecoin.

XRP has been specifically designed for cross-border payments since its launch in 2012, serving as a bridge currency that enables instant exchanges between different currencies. The digital asset settles transactions in 3-5 seconds with fees as low as $0.0002 per transaction—a dramatic improvement over traditional SWIFT transfers that can take 1-5 business days and cost significantly more.

Ripple’s On-Demand Liquidity (ODL) solution utilizes XRP to eliminate the need for pre-funded nostro accounts, thereby freeing up billions of dollars in trapped capital for financial institutions. Major banks, including Santander, SBI Holdings, PNC Bank, and MUFG, have integrated XRP into their payment infrastructure through RippleNet, which now processes over $70 billion in payment volume across 90+ markets.
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has projected that XRP could account for 14% of cross-border payment volume currently handled by SWIFT within five years, signaling the digital asset’s growing institutional acceptance.

Standard Chartered’s Geoff Kendrick expects Bitcoin to hit $135,000 soon, fueled by US shutdown risks and ETF inflows driving institutional adoption.CryptoQuant data shows perp whales aggressively long Bitcoin, boosting momentum but raising risks of cascading liquidations if the rally loses steam.Analysts warn leveraged positioning makes current strength fragile, yet macro catalysts and liquidity flows could propel Bitcoin to a fresh all-time high.Welcome to the US Crypto News Morning Briefing—your essential rundown of the most important developments in crypto for the day ahead.

Grab a coffee as markets brace for another pivotal moment. From Washington’s shutdown to deep-pocketed crypto whales pushing leverage, forces are converging that could propel Bitcoin (BTC) into uncharted territory. Analysts find themselves split on whether this strength is solid or fragile.

Crypto News of the Day: Geoff Kendrick Sees Bitcoin Ready for $135,000 as Shutdown LoomsBitcoin may be on the brink of a fresh all-time high, according to Standard Chartered’s Head of Digital Assets Research, Geoff Kendrick.

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In an exclusive email to BeInCrypto, Kendrick said he expects Bitcoin to “print a fresh all-time-high next week” and push toward his long-held Q3 target of $135,000, reported in a recent US Crypto News publication.

The catalyst, he argues, lies in the dynamics of the US government shutdown.

“The shutdown matters this time around. During the previous Trump shutdown (December 22, 2018, to January 25, 2019), Bitcoin was in a different place than it is now, so it did little. However, this year, Bitcoin traded with US government risks, as best shown by its relationship to US treasury term premium,” Kendrick explained.

On Polymarket, traders are pricing a 60% probability that the shutdown lasts between 10 and 29 days, suggesting no quick resolution.

US Government Shutdown Timeline Probabilities. Source: PolymarketFor Kendrick, this creates an extended environment in which Bitcoin can outperform as a hedge against fiscal gridlock and US credit stress.

The other key driver lies in ETF flows. Gold has been outperforming Bitcoin ETFs in recent weeks, but Kendrick expects that trend to reverse.

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“Net Bitcoin ETF inflows are now at USD58bn, of which USD23bn has been in 2025. I would expect at least another $20 billion by year-end, a number which would make my $200,000 year-end forecast possible,” he said.

With Uptober underway and liquidity dynamics turning in Bitcoin’s favor, Kendrick believes the market is set to reward holders with a new peak in the coming days.

Perp Whales Drive Aggressive Longs, Raising Both Hopes and RisksWhile macro tailwinds dominate headlines, on-chain and derivatives data indicate growing momentum for Bitcoin’s next breakout. Analysts at CryptoQuant and other firms highlight a surge in perpetual futures activity led by perp whales.

“Bitcoin perp whales went long heavily on OKX, Bybit, HTX. The taker buy ratio on OKX is the highest since January 2023,” wrote Ki Young Ju, founder and CEO of CryptoQuant.

According to Ki, the current setup marks the fourth attempt to break Bitcoin’s ATH, only this time, perp whales are on the frontline.  

4th attempt to break Bitcoin ATH, but this time with perp whales.

— Ki Young Ju (@ki_young_ju) October 3, 2025
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Supporting this, analyst Maartunn observed that since the monthly open, taker buy volume has exceeded sell volume by roughly $1.8 billion.

“Futures buyers are stepping up…clear sign of aggressive long positioning,” Maartunn stated.

This activity has fueled speculation that a leveraged rally may be in the works. In a recent analysis, Maartunn explained that rallies powered primarily by borrowed capital rather than long-term spot accumulation are inherently fragile.

“It might look impressive for a little while, but it’s incredibly unstable and just waiting for a reason to fall over,” he warned.

The risk is that heavy long positioning could trigger cascading liquidations if momentum falters, suppressing spot demand even as prices rise.

This makes current valuations more speculative than sustainable. Still, with whale positioning aligned with macro catalysts like the government shutdown and ETF flows, the conditions appear ripe for Bitcoin to finally clear its all-time high barrier.

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Chart of the DayBitcoin Taker Buy Sell Ratio. Source: CryptoQuantByte-Sized AlphaHere’s a summary of more US crypto news to follow today:

ETF inflows return: Bitcoin and Ethereum record $900 million in inflows in one day.
Fresh Bitcoin demand emerges as price claims $120,000; up next – new ATH.
Privacy coins quietly outperform Bitcoin and Ethereum with 71.6% gains in 2025.
Bitcoin options traders show cautious optimism after $120,000 breakout.
Solana holders are unconvinced of a 20% price rise; Major selling begins.
Why Ripple’s RLUSD growth highlights Ethereum, not XRPL, as the real winner.
Analyst says Hyperliquid still ‘most investible,’ despite losing share to Aster.
Circle reports $2.4 trillion stablecoin activity in Asia-Pacific.
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Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has revealed his prediction for Bitcoin in the coming year of 2026. Speaking with Bloomberg at TOKEN2049 Singapore, Asia’s flagship digital asset conference, Hoskinson predicts Bitcoin to be around $250,000 by mid-2026.

In a tweet, Cardanians, a Cardano-focused community X account, shares the Cardano founder's Bitcoin prediction, noting that clear regulations, institutional involvement and the Magnificent 7 integrating crypto will drive growth.

Cardano Founder Charles Hoskinson sees Bitcoin reaching $250,000 next year. 📈

"Clear regulations, institutional involvement, and the Magnificent 7 integrating crypto will drive growth."

From @IOHK_Charles' interview on Bloomberg. pic.twitter.com/9LhWFu4rb8

— Cardanians (CRDN) (@Cardanians_io) October 3, 2025 Reacting to the recent sell-off that hit the market in late September, Hoskinson refers to it as a healthy correction, describing it as a "quick pit stop at the gas station before the long road trip."

Asked where cryptocurrencies go next, Hoskinson stated that demand remains incredibly strong, saying, "We got a lot of things to look forward to. The Clarity Act is likely going to get passed and that's going to bring a lot of institutional players."

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Hoskinson added that end-user growth and strong institutional demand remain strong for Bitcoin, reiterating his prediction of Bitcoin reaching $250,000 by mid-2026.

Billion users coming to cryptocurrencyHoskinson predicts a massive wave of adoption coming to the crypto market, given current institutional involvement and regulatory advancements, such as the upcoming Clarity Act.  

The Cardano founder predicts another half-billion to a billion users entering the crypto space as the Magnificent Seven come in and integrate crypto into their platforms.

"We're already starting to see the banks come in because of the Genius Act," Hoskinson noted, adding that these create unpredictable disruptions, being a different kind of capital than the usual retail cycles.

In this light, Hoskinson doubles down on his bold Bitcoin prediction: "So in terms of price, I still firmly believe that Bitcoin is probably going to peak somewhere around 250,000 sometime next year, and next year it's middle of next year, probably about middle of next year."

Bitcoin reaching $250,000 would mark a 107% increase from its current price of $120,449.

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Bitcoin is holding strong above the $120,000 level, reinforcing bullish sentiment after a series of volatile weeks. The market now turns its focus to the $125,000 mark, which analysts describe as a critical resistance zone. A decisive break above it could open the door to fresh all-time highs, but for now, traders remain cautious as this level has historically attracted strong selling pressure.

Despite the looming resistance, optimism is growing among bullish analysts who see room for continuation in the current cycle. The argument is supported by renewed institutional interest and robust inflows into Bitcoin investment products. Top analyst Maartunn recently shared insights pointing to a key driver of this momentum: Spot Bitcoin ETFs.

According to Maartunn, these ETFs have generated high trading volumes over the past several days, providing a steady stream of demand that is pushing prices higher in unison. This collective effect underscores how institutional vehicles are playing an increasingly central role in shaping Bitcoin’s price action.

Spot ETF Volume Surges as Bitcoin Faces Uncertain
Maartun has highlighted fresh data showing that Spot Bitcoin ETFs have processed $1.08 billion in trading volume over the last four days, adding fuel to Bitcoin’s latest push above the $120,000 level. This volume surge supports Maartun’s view that ETFs are playing a central role in sustaining Bitcoin’s bullish momentum, providing consistent inflows that are keeping demand elevated. In his analysis, such strong institutional participation reflects growing confidence in Bitcoin as an asset class, especially as it continues to gain traction among US investors.

Bitcoin ETF Netflow Daily | Source: Maartunn
However, the picture isn’t entirely clear-cut. The coming days promise to bring heightened volatility, with macroeconomic uncertainty weighing heavily on risk assets. Tightening financial conditions—driven by persistent inflation concerns and cautious Federal Reserve policy—have already begun to limit liquidity across markets. On top of that, the looming threat of a US government shutdown injects an additional layer of instability. Historically, events of this nature have impacted investor confidence, creating sharp swings in both equities and crypto.

Against this backdrop, Bitcoin finds itself at a critical juncture. If ETF-driven demand continues, BTC could decisively break higher, targeting fresh all-time highs beyond $125,000. On the other hand, should macro pressures intensify and liquidity dry up, Bitcoin could face a sharp correction, potentially marking the beginning of a more prolonged bearish phase.

BTC Price Analysis: Testing $120K Level
Bitcoin is holding above $120,000, a level that has quickly become a focal point for both bulls and bears. The chart shows BTC reclaiming momentum after bouncing strongly from the $112,000–$113,000 zone last week, where the 100-day moving average provided key support. The decisive break above $117,500 resistance marked the start of this rally, and BTC has now pushed into the $120K region, a level that previously acted as heavy resistance in August.

BTC consolidates around $120K | Source: BTCUSDT chart on TradingView
Short-term momentum looks bullish, as the daily candles show a sequence of higher lows and strong buying pressure. The 50-day moving average has turned upward, aligning with the broader bullish structure. However, BTC now faces the challenge of consolidating above $120K to target the $122,500–$125,000 zone, which analysts view as the next critical resistance before new all-time highs.

On the downside, $117,500 now acts as a strong support level. If Bitcoin fails to sustain above $120K, a retest of this zone would not necessarily break the bullish structure but could extend consolidation.

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Arthur Hayes warns that euro crisis in France could spark capital flight and massive ECB printing, setting Bitcoin up for major rally

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Arthur Hayes, a crypto entrepreneur best known as the cofounder of BitMEX, has identified France as the next potential weak point in the euro system. But what is surprising, he argues, is that this is the perfect setup for Bitcoin. 

In a new longread named "Bastille Day," Hayes claims that the country's worsening fiscal and banking issues make it "too big to bail" within the European Union. This leaves the European Central Bank (ECB) with only one option: printing trillions of euros. And here the cryptocurrency twist emerges.

At the heart of his argument is the TARGET2 system, the eurozone’s internal settlement ledger. France, once a surplus holder, now has the largest deficit, indicating that savers are moving capital to safer jurisdictions, such as Germany and Luxembourg. 

Bitcoin for the winOne of the main structural problems, according to Hayes, is that France’s debt is largely financed by foreign capital, with Germany and Japan ranking as top creditors. 

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As these countries repatriate funds to support their domestic economies, France is left without willing lenders. Given its "ballooning" budget deficit and fractured political system, Hayes believes capital controls and eventual redenomination into a weaker franc are only a matter of time. 

When that moment arrives, he expects savers and investors to seek safety outside the eurozone. Gold and U.S. equities may attract some investment, but Hayes argues that Bitcoin offers the fastest and most reliable exit. 

"Either the ECB prints now or prints later," Hayes writes, "but Bitcoin doesn’t care."

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Strategy Inc. now holds $77.4 billion in Bitcoin, owning 3.2% of the total circulating supply.

Their BTC portfolio surpasses multinational banks and rivals the GDP of countries like Uruguay.

The Strategy Inc. of Michael Saylor has reached a milestone that highlights the increasing impact of corporate adoption of Bitcoin in the global finance markets today.

The digital asset treasury company currently holds the value of Bitcoin at $77.4 billion, a remarkable ride since its original investment of $250 million that momentarily traded below water.

The Bitcoin portfolio of Strategy has almost doubled since 2024 due to steady accumulation even during market volatility and price swings across the year. Recently, the company purchased 11,085 BTC in seven weeks, which now amounts to 640,031 BTC or 3.2% of the circulating supply of Bitcoin.

This huge treasury is currently larger than the market capitalization of large financial institutions such as Deutsche Bank, Barclays, and other multinational banking corporations.

The value of Bitcoin in strategy is equal to the yearly GDP of countries such as Uruguay and Slovenia, which points to the fact that corporate crypto holdings compete with national economies.

It is the largest corporate Bitcoin player, with 48% of all cryptocurrency owned by about 266 publicly and privately traded companies globally.

The recent rise of Bitcoin to above $120,000 has increased the value of Strategy, but the prices are still 3% lower than the all-time high in mid-August.

Corporate Holdings Dwarf Nation-State Treasuries
The amount of corporate Bitcoin in all companies amounts to 1.32 million BTC, or 6.6% of the overall supply, which is valued at around $159 billion at the moment.

The nearest rival of Strategy, MARA Holdings, owns only 52,477 BTC with a value of $6.3 billion, showing that Strategy is far ahead of its competitor in this new asset category.

Even the biggest country-state BTC holder, El Salvador, has just 6,338 BTC valued at $762.5 million, which is hardly 1% of the huge reserves at Strategy.

The Central American nation acquires Bitcoin at a rate of one coin per day, which is infinitely slower than the aggressive corporate accumulation strategy adopted by Strategy in recent months.

The holdings of strategy have the potential to buy 2.5 million vehicles or 385,000 homes, which shows the mind-blowing real-life worth of its digital asset portfolio.

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PancakeSwap's native token CAKE has returned to the spotlight after months of muted performance, posting one of its strongest rallies in years. CAKE's price has climbed more than 23% in the past 24 hours, outpacing the broader crypto market, and extending its monthly gains to nearly 39%. Currently trading at $3.

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Ripple finally finds DeFi traction as XRP staking vault tops $30M Oluwapelumi Adejumo · 5 seconds ago · 2 min read

Midas' mXRP staking vaults rapidly expand, signaling strong DeFi growth potential.

Oct. 3, 2025 at 3:19 pm UTC

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XRP is entering a new development phase as its ecosystem embraces DeFi products and strategically moves into real-world asset (RWA) tokenization.

These steps aim to give the long-standing digital asset practical roles beyond cross-border payments, a shift that could determine its future relevance in global finance.

XRP DeFi expansionThe introduction of mXRP, a liquid staking token built on XRP Ledger’s Ethereum-compatible sidechain, has triggered strong demand among holders.

By staking XRP through the Midas platform, investors receive mXRP in return. This token can circulate across DeFi protocols and potentially deliver up to 8% annual yields.

The appetite for this product was evident almost immediately, as the initial 6.5 million XRP vault was filled in hours. This led to a subsequent increase to 10 million tokens.

By Oct. 2, Axelar, the blockchain infrastructure firm supporting the initiative, reported that the vault tied to mXRP had already grown to more than $30 million.

Due to this reported strong demand, the team revealed that the vault has been further expanded to 20 million tokens. At XRP’s current market value of over $3, this would amount to more than $60 million.

That enthusiasm reflects a broader desire for fresh utility within the XRP ecosystem. Despite being one of the crypto industry’s oldest assets, XRP has historically struggled to compete with Ethereum and other chains in DeFi.

However, by offering a liquid staking token, the network steps toward closing that gap, enabling holders to put idle capital to work and increasing XRP’s relevance in decentralized markets.

XRPL RWA tokenizationAlongside DeFi innovation, developers are equipping the XRP Ledger (XRPL) with additional tools tailored for regulated institutional activity.

The most notable is the Multi-Purpose Token (MPT) Standard, designed to streamline tokenization of real-world assets while embedding compliance safeguards directly at the protocol level. XRPL ranks among the top 10 blockchain networks for RWA activities, according to RWA.xyz data.

Martins Hiesboeck, head of research at Uphold, pointed out that the MPT represents a “strategic leap into institutional finance.”

The token standard includes built-in mechanisms for asset freezing, fund clawbacks, and identity-based access controls. These features allow issuers to comply with sanctions, mitigate fraud, and restrict transfers to verified holders without relying on bespoke smart contracts.

These standards allow tokens to be created and managed quickly, lowering operational risk and accelerating time to market.

Moreover, the design leverages XRPL’s key strengths: three-to-five-second finality, low fixed transaction fees, and a highly secure, battle-tested network.

Hiesboeck further explained that each operation, issuance, transfer, or management requires a small fee in XRP, which is then burned, gradually reducing the circulating supply. In addition, issuers must lock a reserve of XRP for every new ledger object, further tightening token availability.

Considering this, he concluded:

“This utility model is a key strategic pivot, shifting the XRP valuation narrative away from pure speculation and toward a mathematically quantifiable model based on verifiable, high-throughput global financial activity. The MPT standard strategically positions the XRPL as the leading secure and compliant institutional blockchain for the future of tokenized finance.”

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Bitcoin (BTC) has added over 10% in value over the last seven days as the leading crypto asset continues its rebound move to August 2025 levels. While market participants anticipate a further increase, investors are bullish as Bitcoin open interest has hit an all-time high (ATH).

Bitcoin in extreme leverage conditionsAs highlighted by CryptoQuant analyst JA Maartunn, in a post on X, Bitcoin’s open interest soared to $45.3 billion in the last 24 hours. This signals very extreme leverage conditions, which indicate that market participants are betting on a further increase in price.

The "Uptober" frenzy might have hit Bitcoin, hence the new ATH in open interest. For clarity, open interest refers to the total fiat value of Bitcoin futures and options contracts tied to the market. These have not been settled or closed.

This indicates that traders are highly speculative in engaging the asset. While this could continue to catalyze further price growth, realistically, the market is risky and fragile currently. Any dip in the price of BTC could trigger massive liquidations.

Bitcoin’s price has been swinging between a low of $118,611.80 and an intraday peak of $121,086.41 within the last 24 hours. As of press time, Bitcoin exchanges hands at $120,453.22, which represents a 0.86% increase within this time frame.

The trading volume reflects market sentiment, and it is up by 9.12% to $72.96 billion. This indicates that investors are doubling down on the acquisition of the asset before it breaks out in a bullish rally that could set a new ATH if the current momentum lingers.

With the BTC price trading above $120,000, if it finds stability at this level, the coin could make a move on flipping the ATH of $124,400 it set in August 2025.

Why are institutions backing Bitcoin rally?Data shows that institutional buyers are also active, as demand for spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) has regained momentum. The ETF market recorded $675 million in inflows on Oct. 2, the highest amount since mid-September.

Meanwhile, leading asset manager BlackRock, through its IBIT, has extended its dominance to Bitcoin futures as well. As U.Today reported, BlackRock has accumulated $38 billion in open interest to emerge as the largest venue for Bitcoin options.

It might be that these institutional holders are seeing something retail investors are not. 

Recently, JPMorgan, the banking giant, stated that Bitcoin is undervalued compared to gold. The banking giant believes BTC could soar to $165,000. Time will reveal if Bitcoin has started its journey to such a new peak.

Crypto.com has entered into a new partnership with SOL Strategies Inc., a Canadian firm specializing in Solana infrastructure and treasury management. The collaboration, announced on October 2, is designed to strengthen institutional-grade custody while broadening access to enterprise-level validator services. This marks another step in Crypto.com’s efforts to expand its role as a trusted provider for institutional clients managing digital assets.

Custody Expansion and Validator AccessAccording to the press release, under the partnership, SOL Strategies will utilize Crypto.com Custody to safeguard part of its treasury reserves. In return, Crypto.com’s institutional custody clients will gain access to SOL Strategies’ validator network, enhancing staking options for institutions and high-net-worth investors. 

According to Crypto.com’s leadership, public companies with digital asset holdings increasingly require safe and compliant custody solutions alongside reliable validator infrastructure.The move underscores SOL Strategies’ dual role in the Solana ecosystem. 

The company positions itself as both a significant validator provider and an active treasury participant. This diversification strategy allows it to secure assets while also expanding validator accessibility for institutions.

Treasury Shifts Amid Whale TransactionsThe partnership announcement coincided with notable Solana movements flagged by Whale Alert. Data showed 274,560 SOL, worth over $63 million, moved from an unknown wallet to Coinbase Institutional. Another transfer of 1.65 million SOL, valued at $385 million, shifted between undisclosed wallets.

Solana’s Technical Breakout PotentialAlongside institutional developments, Solana’s price action has signaled a renewed uptrend. The token traded near $231, posting a 20% gain in the past week with daily volumes exceeding $9 billion. Analysts suggest critical resistance lies between $250 and $260.

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Ali Martinez, a crypto market analyst, highlighted $260 as the level that could unlock higher rallies. A weekly close above this point may confirm a breakout toward $280, $320, and even $400. His long-term projection sees Solana potentially reaching $520 if momentum continues.

Key supports remain near $200 and $160. These levels must hold to preserve Solana’s bullish structure. Martinez noted consolidation below resistance is healthy, but a confirmed breakout could accelerate institutional interest.

Structural Shift After Year-Long DowntrendRekt Capital offered a broader perspective on Solana’s technical landscape. He pointed to October’s opening as a turning point, where Solana converted its year-long macro downtrend into support. 

The token had closed the previous month below the descending trendline, initially signaling weakness. However, the immediate recovery flipped that same level into support around $210.

Currently trading above $230, Solana shows strength well beyond the reclaimed level. If buyers sustain momentum, the next resistance between $250 and $260 will be the zone to watch. 

Move above this area could push the market toward $300 and higher. Conversely, dropping below $210 would reintroduce downside pressure, though the larger structure now favors continuation of the uptrend.

XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) is up 1.5% on Friday, consolidating within a tightening triangle as investors assessed Ripple's leadership shakeup, Japan's institutional lending push and approaching U.S. ETF deadlines.

XRP Price Squeezes Into Triangle Ahead Of $3 Breakout

XRP Key Technical Levels (Source: TradingView)

XRP is holding near $3.02 after September's volatility repeatedly tested both trendline resistance and ascending support. 

The daily chart shows the token compressing within a symmetrical triangle, with the 200-day EMA at $2.62 and the 20/50 EMA cluster around $2.92–$2.93 acting as key pivots.

A decisive break above $3.15 would confirm a bullish reversal, opening the door to higher levels, while a loss of support at $2.85 risks a move back toward the 200-day EMA.

Exchange Outflows Hint At Quiet XRP Accumulation

XRP Netflows (Source: Coinglass)

On-chain data from Coinglass shows $18.03 million in net outflows on Friday, suggesting traders continue to shift XRP into cold wallets rather than exchanges. 

That trend aligns with the token's ability to hold the $2.90 support zone despite broader volatility.

While netflows have alternated between inflows and outflows through the year, the recent absence of inflow spikes lowers immediate sell pressure and leaves the market more sensitive to a breakout.

Derivatives Market Signals Rising Speculation

XRP Derivative Analysis (Source: Coinglass)

Futures open interest climbed 6.45% to $8.62 billion, its highest since July, with 24-hour trading volume jumping nearly 46% to $8.64 billion. 

Binance's trader ratio shows a heavy tilt toward longs, highlighting optimism for an upside move.

Liquidations totaled $9.12 million in the past day, split evenly between longs and shorts. 

Funding rates remain neutral, which suggests leverage is building without traders being overextended.

Ripple Shakeup And ETF Race Put XRP In Global SpotlightXRP is trading at a rare intersection of market structure and institutional milestones.

Leadership changes at Ripple collide with Japan's SBI Holdings push to embed XRP in institutional lending markets.

At the same time, U.S. regulators face seven spot XRP ETF applications, with the first SEC rulings due on Oct. 18.

These filings, paired with Japan's expansion, highlight how XRP is being positioned across both Eastern finance and Western regulatory pipelines.

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NORWALK, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EMCOR Group, Inc. (NYSE: EME) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per common share. The dividend will be paid on October 30, 2025 to stockholders of record as of October 15, 2025.

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Midnight Sun Mining Corp (TSX-V:MMA, OTCQB:MDNGF) reported that it has amended the terms of its previously announced “bought deal” Listed Issuer Financing Exemption (LIFE) offering and private placement financing to increase the size of the offering to C$17.5 million.  

The exploration company said net proceeds from the sale will be used by for advancing exploration across the company’s Zambian exploration projects and for working capital and general corporate purposes.    

Under the terms of the upsized offering, Haywood Securities, as lead underwriter and sole bookrunner, on its own behalf and on behalf of a syndicate of underwriters including Beacon Securities, Red Cloud Securities, and SCP Resource Finance LP, has agreed to purchase, on a "bought deal" basis, 12,963,000 company units at a price per unit of C$1.35. 

Each unit will consist of one company common share plus one-half of one common share purchase warrant, with each warrant entitling the holder to acquire one Midnight Sun Mining common share at a price per warrant share of C$2.00 for a period of 24 months from the closing date.   

The company has also agreed to grant the underwriters an option to purchase up to an additional 15% of the offering at the issue price for further gross proceeds to the company of up to C$2,625,007.50.   

As well, Midnight Sun Mining has agreed to pay the underwriters a cash commission equal to 6.0% of the gross proceeds from the offering and issue to the underwriters transferable compensation options entitling the underwriters to purchase up to that number of common shares as is equal to 6.0% of the total number of units sold under the offering at a price per such common share that is equal to the issue price for a period of 24 months from the closing date of the offering.  

The units to be issued under the offering pursuant to the LIFE Exemption will be offered to purchasers in each of the provinces of Canada, except Québec.  

The offering is expected to close on or about October 28, 2025, and units issued as part of the offering will be subject to a hold period in Canada expiring four months and one day from the offering’s closing date.

For investors seeking momentum, ARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETF ((ARKX - Free Report) ) is probably on the radar. The fund just hit a 52-week high and soared 97.4% from its 52-week low of $15.07 per share.

Are more gains in store for this ETF? Let’s briefly examine the fund and its near-term outlook to gain a better understanding of where it might be headed:

ARKX in Focus This is an actively managed Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) that seeks long-term capital growth by primarily investing in domestic and foreign equity securities of companies engaged in the fund’s investment theme of space exploration and innovation. ARKX ETF charges 75 basis points (bps) in annual fees (see: all the Industries ETFs here).

What Led to the Surge?Surging demand for satellite constellations, amid increasing need for reliable access to space to support telecommunications, Earth observation, and national security missions, combined with rapidly accelerating government and corporate investments in space exploration and innovations, can be expected to have driven the upside in space stocks and thereby ETFs like ARKX.

More Gains Ahead?ARKX may remain strong, given its positive weighted alpha of 88.73 (per barchart.com). The ETF still offers some potential for investors seeking to benefit from its surge.

Analyst’s Disclosure:I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of TTD either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article.

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October 03, 2025 9:25 AM EDT | Source: Renegade Gold Inc.
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - October 3, 2025) - Renegade Gold Inc. (TSXV: RAGE) (OTCQB: TGLDF) (FSE: 070) ("Renegade" or the "Company") is pleased to announce it has entered into a purchase agreement dated October 2, 2025 (the "BobJo Agreement") to acquire the BobJo Property, covering 65 ha of nine patented claims, and an option agreement dated October 2, 2025 (the "Keystone Agreement") to acquire the Keystone Property, covering 4,320 ha of 212 unpatented single-cell claims, in the Red Lake Mining District, Ontario. With the addition of these properties, Renegade's consolidated land position in Red Lake now totals approximately 94,000 ha, one of the largest exploration portfolios in the district.

The BobJo Property will be advanced as part of the Company's Confederation Project, while the Keystone Property expands Renegade's contiguous holdings between Red Lake Main, Gullrock, and Confederation properties, further strengthening the Company's position across both the Red Lake and Confederation greenstone belts.

Devin Pickell, President and CEO for Renegade, commented, "The Keystone Property represents a strategic stretch of the Confederation unit that connects our core Red Lake land with our vast Confederation Belt holdings. This 15 km corridor begins near Red Lake at the Balmer-Confederation contact and extends eastward along highly favorable structural targets and mafic-felsic contacts which are key to recent Red Lake discoveries. The Keystone Property provides an excellent bridge between Red Lake and the Birch-Uchi Confederation belt while also allowing for more efficient claim management.

The addition of BobJo comes at an exciting time as we renew our focus on building a strong pipeline of exploration targets within the Confederation Project. This property lies fully inside of our existing land position, and the historical presence of high-grade gold mineralization is extremely encouraging. We look forward to solidifying our exploration models and advancing new drill targets in this area."

Figure 1. Location of the BobJo and Keystone Properties in the Red Lake Mining District, Ontario.

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About the BobJo Property

The BobJo Property consists of nine patented mining claims covering approximately 65 ha within the Birch-Uchi greenstone belt, east of Red Lake, Ontario. The property is contiguous with Renegade's Confederation Project, providing a strategic addition to the Company's consolidated land position in the district.

The surrounding area has a long history of production from both base metal and gold deposits including: the South Bay Mine, which produced 1.5 million tonnes at 1.8% copper, 11.06% zinc and 73 g/t silver over its 13-year mine life.1 The Grassett, Uchi, Hanalda and Jalda Mines also reported combined production output of 757,000 tonnes at 5.14 g/t gold,2 with the Grasset Mine alone producing 78,000 tonnes at 7.54 g/t gold.3

Exploration at BobJo dates back to the 1920's, when a shaft and small-scale mining activity were developed. Modern exploration includes a 2007 drilling program comprising 28 holes totalling 5,700 m, which returned multiple high-grade intercepts such as:

6.53 g/t Au over 8.3 m (BJ07-01)123.6 g/t Au over 2.1 m (BJ07-14)20.8 g/t Au over 1.1 m and 29.0 g/t Au over 0.3 m (BJ07-06)5

Figure 2. The BobJo property with surrounding historical mines within the Birch-Uchi greenstone belt. Past production in the area includes the South Bay and Grasset Mines, highlighting the prospective nature of the property for high-grade gold and base metal mineralization. See "Disclaimer Regarding Other Projects" below.

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About the Keystone Property

The Keystone Property consists of 212 unpatented single-cell mining claims covering approximately 4,320 ha. The property is strategically located between Renegade's Red Lake Main, Gullrock, and Confederation properties and is contiguous with the Company's existing land holdings, consolidating a district-scale land package across the Red Lake and Confederation greenstone belts.

Keystone is underlain by felsic volcanic and intrusive rocks of the Confederation assemblage and is considered prospective ground for volcanogenic massive sulfide (VMS) and orogenic gold deposits.

With its large contiguous footprint and favourable geology. Keystone represents a compelling addition to Renegade's Red Lake portfolio, complementing the high-grade potential at BobJo and enhancing the Company's pipeline of exploration targets.

Terms of BobJo Agreement

Pursuant to terms of the BobJo Agreement, the Company must issue to the vendor 750,000 post-Consolidation (defined below) common shares within five business day of receipt of TSX Venture Exchange ("TSXV") approval of the BobJo Agreement.

Terms of Keystone Agreement

Pursuant to the terms of the Keystone Agreement, the Company has the option to acquire the Keystone Property by issuing a total of 3,000,000 post-Consolidated common shares and paying $150,000 in cash to the optionor as follows:

(a) issue 1,500,000 post-Consolidation common shares within five business days of receipt of TSXV approval of the Keystone Agreement; and

(b) on or before the first anniversary of TSXV approval, issue an additional 1,500,000 post-Consolidation common shares and pay $150,000 in cash.

The optionor will retain a 2% net smelter returns royalty, half of which can be purchased by the Company for the payment of $500,000.

Completion of the transactions under the BobJo Agreement and the Keystone Agreement remain subject to approval of the TSXV. No finders' fees are payable with respect to the transactions.

Common Share Consolidation

The Board of Directors of the Company has recommended and authorized a consolidation of the Company's outstanding common shares on the basis of three (3) pre-consolidation common shares for one (1) post-consolidation common share (the "Consolidation"). The Consolidation remains subject to TSXV approval. The effective date and further details of the Consolidation will be disclosed in a subsequent news release following receipt of all requisite approvals.

Qualified Person

The technical content of this news release has been reviewed and approved by Dale Ginn, P.Geo., the Executive Chair and director of the Company and a Qualified Person pursuant to National Instrument 43-101.

Disclaimer Regarding Other Projects
The information provided herein regarding adjacent properties, including, without limitation, the Grassett, Uchi, Hanalda and Jalda Mines, is not necessarily indicative of the mineralization on the property portfolio being acquired by the Company, including the BobJo and Keystone properties, or the Company's other properties. The Qualified Person has not verified the information concerning the adjacent properties, and there is no certainty that the same results or mineralization will be obtained on the property portfolio being acquired by the Company or the Company's other properties.

1 Ontario Mineral Inventory Record MDI52N02SE00012: South Bay Mine, South Bay, Selco Prospect

2 Ontario Mineral Inventory Record MDI52N02SE00002: Uchi (Hanalda), Hanalda, Kenelda, Uchi No. 3 Shaft

3 Ontario Mineral Inventory Record MDI52N02SE00009: Grassett, Uchi (Grasett)

4 Ontario Mineral Inventory Record MDI52N02SE00011: Bobjo, New York Oils

5Archibald, J.C. (2007): Diamond Drilling Report on the BobJo Mine Property for Mainstream Minerals Corporation and King's Bay Gold Corporation Ltd.; Assessment Report 20000003525

About Renegade Gold Inc.

Renegade Gold Inc. is a growth focused company engaged in the business of acquisition, exploration and development of mineral properties located in the Red Lake Mining District of Northern Ontario. As part of its regional-scale consolidation strategy, the Company has assembled one of the largest prospective land packages in and around the Red Lake mining district in proximity to major mines and deposits, as well as along the Confederation Lake and Birch-Uchi greenstone belts. The 94,000-hectare prospective and diversified exploration portfolio has significant potential for gold and critical minerals on trend with the major structures hosting known gold occurrences in the Red Lake mining district today, though mineralization elsewhere in the Red Lake mining district is not necessarily indicative of the mineral potential at the Company's properties.

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Cautionary Note regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts are "forward-looking information" or "forward-looking statements" (collectively, "Forward-Looking Information") within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation and the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words "anticipate," "significant," "expect," "may," "will" and similar expressions are intended to be among the statements that identify Forward-Looking Information. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, without limitation, statements related to: the closing of the transactions contemplated by the BobJo Agreement and Keystone Agreement; the Company making all payments under the BobJo Agreement and Keystone Agreement necessary for the Company to acquire the properties; the proposed Consolidation; TSXV approval of the BobJo Agreement, Keystone Agreement, and the Consolidation; details about potential mineralization; and the exploration potential of the BobJo and Keystone properties and the Company's other mineral projects. Forward-Looking Information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by the forward-looking information. In preparing the Forward-Looking Information in this news release, the Company has applied several material assumptions, including, but not limited to, assumptions that general business and economic conditions will not change in a materially adverse manner and all requisite information will be available in a timely manner. Factors that may cause actual results to vary materially include, but are not limited to, inaccurate assumptions concerning the exploration for and development of mineral deposits, currency fluctuations, unanticipated operational or technical difficulties, risks related to unforeseen delays; general economic, market or business conditions, regulatory changes; timeliness of regulatory approvals, the risks of obtaining necessary licenses and permits, changes in general economic conditions or conditions in the financial markets and the inability to raise additional financing. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on this Forward-Looking Information. The Company does not assume the obligation to revise or update this Forward-Looking Information after the date of this release or to revise such information to reflect the occurrence of future unanticipated events, except as may be required under applicable securities laws.

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Key Takeaways Commercial aerospace sales rose 8% in Q2 2025, making up more than half of Howmet's revenues.Engine Products segment grew 13.2% in Q2, boosted by new aircraft and rising spare engine demand.Recovery at Boeing and strong Airbus build rates are set to support HWM's future demand momentum.
The strongest driver of Howmet Aerospace Inc.’s (HWM - Free Report) business at the moment is the commercial aerospace market. Revenues from the market increased 8% year over year in the second quarter of 2025, constituting more than half of its business. Also, in the first quarter, revenues from this market increased 9%. The sustained strength was driven by new, more fuel-efficient aircraft with reduced carbon emissions and increased spare demand for engines. This significantly boosted Howmet’s Engine Products segment’s performance, which reported a 13.2% year-over-year revenue increase in the second quarter.

Boeing is also anticipated to witness a gradual production recovery, particularly in the 737 MAX aircraft, which is likely to boost demand for Howmet’s products in the market. Also, healthy build rates at Airbus for the A320/321 aircraft hold promise for HWM’s engine spares demand. With commercial aircraft programs expected to continue benefiting from the strength in air travel, HWM is poised to maintain strong demand momentum in the quarters ahead.

While the commercial aerospace market has been the major driver, the defense side of the industry has also not lagged behind, supported by steady government support. Strong demand for engine spares, particularly for the F-35 program and robust military budgets, is fueling strong growth in this market.

HWM’s Peers in the Commercial Aerospace MarketAmong its major peers, RTX Corporation (RTX - Free Report) is witnessing solid momentum in the commercial aerospace market, with growth in both aftermarket and OEM verticals. RTX reported 9% sales growth in the second quarter, driven by persistent strength in the Collins Aerospace and Pratt & Whitney segments. Rising aircraft utilization and demand for sustainable technologies are supporting RTX Corp.’s growth.

Improving commercial air passenger traffic has been benefiting Textron Inc.’s (TXT - Free Report) Aviation business unit. Strong fleet utilization, backed by improving commercial air travel, contributed to Textron Aviation unit’s revenue growth of 2.8% in the second quarter. Thanks to growing air travel, Textron has also been witnessing strong order activity, which resulted in a backlog of $7.85 billion for the Aviation segment.

HWM's Price Performance, Valuation and EstimatesShares of Howmet have surged 89.7% in the past year compared with the industry’s growth of 22.5%.

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From a valuation standpoint, HWM is trading at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 46.53X, above the industry’s average of 28.86X.

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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for HWM’s earnings has been on the rise over the past 60 days.

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The company currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 (Strong Buy) Rank stocks here.

D and EXC work efficiently and continue to provide reliable services to their expanding customer base.

Key Takeaways Credo acquires Hyperlume to expand its next-gen connectivity portfolio with microLED technology.Hyperlume's microLED tech delivers fast, energy-efficient chip-to-chip communication.Credo projects optical revenues to double again in fiscal 2026.
Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd. (CRDO - Free Report) recently acquired Hyperlume, Inc., a privately held developer of miniature light-emitting diode (microLED) technology-based optical interconnects for chip-to-chip communication. With this buyout, CRDO expects to boost its next-generation connectivity solutions as artificial intelligence ("AI"), cloud and hyperscale data centers place unprecedented demands on data infrastructure deployments.

MicroLED technology offers energy-efficient, high-speed and low-latency data transmission needed for scaling AI clusters. Hyperlume’s microLED technology leverages “specialized, ultra-fast microLEDs and ultra-low power circuitry” to address energy and bandwidth constraints as seen in traditional electronic interconnects, added CRDO. It highlighted that this buyout aligns with its mission to provide secure, reliable and energy-efficient connectivity solutions across multiple protocols, physical mediums and distances.

Acquisitions like this are valuable for companies as they accelerate access to latest technologies. These types of buyouts provide valuable tools, technologies and market access that accelerate and amplify organic growth. With Hyperlume, CRDO now has access to this innovative optical technology, which broadens the portfolio, positioning it to serve customers seeking to expand AI networks cost-effectively to handle escalating workloads from large datasets and parallel processing.

CRDO is already witnessing rapid momentum in its optical business, with management projecting that revenues from this business will double again in fiscal 2026 on the last earnings call. The buyout is expected to boost revenues from this business. The company also recently introduced its 224G PAM4 SerDes Intellectual Property, fabricated on TSMC’s industry-leading N3 technology.

Taking a Look at Acquisition Strategy for PeersMarvell Technology (MRVL - Free Report) has not acquired any companies recently. Some of its previous acquisitions include Innovium (2021), Inphi (2021) and Avera Sami (2019). Marvell recently completed the $2.5 billion all-cash divestiture of its Automotive Ethernet business, monetizing a non-core asset and plans to use proceeds for share repurchases and technology investments.

MRVL expects strong optics adoption going ahead, which is expected to drive demand for its interconnect products and technologies, including DSPs for AECs and active optical cables or AOCs, along with retimers for PCI, Ethernet and UALink and silicon photonics for near-packaged and co-packaged XPU optics. Strong demand for its 800-gig PAM DSPs bodes well, and the company has also started volume shipments of the next-generation 200-gig per lane 1.6T PAM DSPs. Marvell is pushing boundaries with 400G per lane PAM technology, enabling 3.2T optical interconnects.

Broadcom Corporation (AVGO - Free Report) is a giant in the semiconductor space. Acquisitions have been Broadcom’s most favored mode for penetrating unexplored markets. Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware (2023) is proving to be a tailwind. Before that, the acquisitions of CA Technologies and Symantec’s enterprise security business have expanded its addressable market. Apart from its buyouts, Broadcom also focused on organic expansion.

AVGO sees massive opportunities in the AI space as its three hyperscaler customers have started to develop their own XPUs. Management highlighted that the company has secured more than $10 billion of orders for AI racks based on its XPUs. As a result, it now expects AI semiconductor revenues to increase 66% year over year to $6.2 billion for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025.

CRDO’s Price Performance, Valuation and EstimatesShares of CRDO gained 11.7% in the past month compared with the Electronics-Semiconductors industry’s growth of 12.9%.

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In terms of the forward 12-month Price/Sales ratio, CRDO is trading at 23.92, higher than the Electronic-Semiconductors sector’s multiple of 9.27.

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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for CRDO earnings for fiscal 2026 has been significantly revised upwards over the past 60 days.

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CRDO currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

NYSE American: UEC

Proceeds to be Used to Accelerate the Development of the United States Uranium Refining & Conversion Corp

, /PRNewswire/ - Uranium Energy Corp. (NYSE American: UEC) (the "Company" or "UEC") announced today the pricing of a public offering of 15,500,000 shares of common stock at a price of $13.15 per share (the "Offering"). In connection with the Offering, the Company has granted the underwriter a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 2,325,000 shares of its common stock.

The closing of the Offering is expected to occur on October 6, 2025 subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

The Company intends to use the net proceeds it receives from the Offering to accelerate the development of a new, state-of-the-art American uranium refining and conversion facility through its wholly owned subsidiary, United States Uranium Refining & Conversion Corp. ("UR&C"), as well as for general corporate and working capital purposes.

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC is acting as the sole underwriter for the Offering.

The Company has filed a registration statement (including a prospectus) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") which became automatically effective upon filing on November 16, 2022. The Offering is being made solely by means of a prospectus and a prospectus supplement that form a part of the registration statement. A copy of the preliminary prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus relating to this Offering has been filed with the SEC. Before you invest, you should read the prospectus in that registration statement and other documents the Company has filed with the SEC for more complete information about the Company and this Offering. You may get these documents for free by visiting EDGAR on the SEC website at www.sec.gov. Copies of the final prospectus supplement, when available, and accompanying prospectus relating to the Offering may be obtained from Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, Attention: Prospectus Department, 200 West Street, New York, NY 10282, by telephone at 866-471-2526 or by email at [email protected]. 

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy these securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction. Any offers, solicitations or offers to buy, or any sales of securities will be made in accordance with the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

About Uranium Energy Corp

Uranium Energy Corp is America's largest and fastest growing supplier of uranium needed to produce safe, clean, reliable nuclear energy. UEC is advancing the next generation of low-cost, environmentally friendly ISR mining uranium projects in the United States and high-grade conventional projects in Canada. The Company has three ISR hub-and-spoke platforms in South Texas and Wyoming. These production platforms are anchored by licensed Central Processing Plants that will be served by a pipeline of satellite ISR projects, including seven that already have their major permits in place. In August 2024, operations were restarted and ramp-up commenced at the Christensen Ranch Project in Wyoming, sending uranium loaded resin to the Irigaray Plant (Wyoming Powder River Basin hub). Additionally, the Company has diversified uranium holdings including: (1) one of the largest physical uranium portfolios of U.S. warehoused U3O8; (2) a major equity stake in Uranium Royalty Corp., the only uranium royalty company in the sector; and (3) a Western Hemisphere pipeline of resource stage uranium projects. The Company's UR&C initiative aims at positioning UEC as the only vertically integrated U.S. uranium company with mining and processing operations and planned refining and conversion capabilities. The Company's operations are managed by professionals with decades of hands-on experience in the key facets of uranium exploration, development and mining.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements reflect our current views with respect to future events. These statements are often, but not always, made through the use of words or phrases such as "may," "should," "could," "predict," "potential," "believe," "will likely result," "expect," "continue," "will," "anticipate," "seek," "estimate," "intend," "plan," "projection," "would," and "outlook," or the negative version of those words or other comparable words or phrases of a future or forward-looking nature. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates, beliefs and assumptions, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and beyond our control. Accordingly, we caution you that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of the future and are subject to risks, assumptions and uncertainties that are difficult to predict. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable as of the date made, actual results may prove to be materially different from the results expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. There are or will be important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those indicated in these forward-looking statements, including those more fully described in the Company's filings with the SEC, including those set forth in the registration statement for the Offering and the preliminary prospectus supplement, as filed with the SEC. The Company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that occur after the date of this press release, except as required by law.

Stock Exchange Information:
NYSE American: UEC
WKN: AØJDRR
ISN: US916896103

SOURCE Uranium Energy Corp

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GUANGZHOU, CHINA, Oct. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Youxin Technology Ltd (Nasdaq: YAAS) (the “Company” or “Youxin Technology”), a software as a service (“SaaS”) and platform as a service (“PaaS”) provider committed to helping retail enterprises digitally transform their businesses, today announced that the Company received a formal notice from the Listings Qualifications Department of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) on October 2, 2025, confirming that the Company has regained compliance with Nasdaq stockholders’ equity rule under Listing Rule 5550(b)(1), which requires listed companies to maintain a minimum of $2.5 million in stockholders’ equity.

On August 13, 2025, the Company received a letter from the Nasdaq, notifying the Company that it did not comply with the minimum $2.5 million stockholders’ equity, or $35 million market value of listed securities, or $500,000 of net income from continuing operations requirements for The Nasdaq Capital Market set forth in Listing Rules 5550(b)(1), or 5550(b)(2), or 5550(b)(3) (the “Rules”), respectively.

On September 30, 2025, the Company sent an email to Nasdaq evidencing stockholders’ equity of more than $2.5 million, based on which Nasdaq has determined that the Company complies with the Rules and this matter is now closed.

About Youxin Technology Ltd

Youxin Technology Ltd is a SaaS and PaaS provider committed to helping retail enterprises digitally transform their businesses using its cloud-based SaaS product and PaaS platform to develop, use and control business applications without the need to purchase complex IT infrastructure. Youxin Technology provides a customized, comprehensive, fast-deployment omnichannel digital solutions that unify all aspects of commerce with store innovations, distributed inventory management, cross-channel data integration, and a rich set of ecommerce capabilities that encompass mobile applications, social media, and web-based applications. The Company’s products allow mid-tier brand retailers to use offline direct distribution to connect the management team, distributors, salespersons, stores, and end customers across systems, apps, and devices. This provides retailers with a comprehensive suite of tools to instantly address issues using real-time sales data. For more information, please visit the Company’s website: https://ir.youxin.cloud.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this announcement are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on the Company’s current expectations and projections about future events that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. Investors can identify these forward-looking statements by words or phrases such as “approximates,” “assesses,” “believes,” “hopes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “projects,” “intends,” “plans,” “will,” “would,” “should,” “could,” “may” or similar expressions. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results in the Company’s registration statement and other filings with the SEC. References and links (including QR codes) to websites have been provided as a convenience, and the information contained on such websites is not incorporated by reference into this press release.

For more information, please contact:

Youxin Technology Ltd.
Investor Relations Department
Email: [email protected]

Ascent Investor Relations LLC
Tina Xiao
Phone: +1-646-932-7242
Email: [email protected]

, /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bancorp. (Nasdaq: FFBC) announced today that it expects to release third quarter 2025 financial results after the market close on Thursday, October 23, 2025. A teleconference and webcast to discuss these results will be held on Friday, October 24, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time.

Teleconference and Webcast Information

Date:                               

Friday, October 24, 2025

Time:                               

8:30 a.m. Eastern time

Teleconference Dial-In:      

1-888-550-5723 (Toll Free) 

(Access Code:  5048068)   

Please dial in five to ten minutes prior to the start of the call.

Teleconference Replay: 
(Access Code:  5048068) 

1-800-770-2030 (Toll Free) 

The teleconference replay will be available one hour after the live call has ended until November 7th, 2025.

Webcast:   

To access the webcast, please visit http://ir.bankatfirst.com/CorporateProfile

Archived Webcast:    

The webcast will be available one hour after the live call ends and will be archived at the Company's website for 12 months.

About First Financial Bancorp.
First Financial Bancorp. is a Cincinnati, Ohio based bank holding company. As of June 30, 2025, the Company had $18.6 billion in assets, $11.8 billion in loans, $14.4 billion in deposits and $2.6 billion in shareholders' equity. The Company's subsidiary, First Financial Bank, founded in 1863, provides banking and financial services products through its six lines of business: Commercial, Retail Banking, Investment Commercial Real Estate, Mortgage Banking, Commercial Finance and Wealth Management. These business units provide traditional banking services to business and retail clients. Wealth Management provides wealth planning, portfolio management, trust and estate, brokerage and retirement plan services and had approximately $3.8 billion in assets under management as of June 30, 2025. The Company operated 128 full service banking centers as of June 30, 2025, located in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Illinois, while the Commercial Finance business lends into targeted industry verticals on a nationwide basis. In 2025, First Financial Bank received its second consecutive Outstanding rating from the Federal Reserve for its performance under the Community Reinvestment Act and was recognized as a Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award winner, one of only 70 Gallup clients worldwide to receive this designation. Additional information about the Company, including its products, services and banking locations, is available at www.bankatfirst.com.

SOURCE First Financial Bancorp.

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Key Takeaways Plug Power's electrolyzer revenues jumped 200% year over year in Q2 2025.Growing demand comes from industrial users and energy sectors worldwide.New projects in Portugal and Uzbekistan highlight Plug Power's global reach.
Plug Power Inc.’s (PLUG - Free Report) electrolyzer product line is emerging as the primary growth driver. In the second quarter of 2025, revenues from this product line surged approximately 200% on a year-over-year basis. This sharp rise was supported by increased product deliveries and new orders across North America and Europe.

Demand for Plug Power’s GenEco proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzers is rising among industrial and energy sectors globally. This rising demand is supported by strong policy backing in Europe, where government investments and faster project timelines are helping accelerate the use of green hydrogen.

It is worth noting that in October 2025, Plug Power delivered a 10-megawatt (MW) GenEco electrolyzer to Galp’s Portugal-based Sines Refinery, which is Europe’s largest PEM hydrogen project. The company will install a total of 10 arrays of GenEco electrolyzers with Hydrogen Processing Units by early 2026. Also, in June 2025, PLUG expanded its partnership with Allied Green Ammonia with a new two-gigawatt electrolyzer project in Uzbekistan. This deal builds on their existing three GW project in Australia and strengthens the company’s position as a leading provider of large-scale hydrogen solutions worldwide.

Although, the ongoing challenges, including negative gross margins and cash outflows, are likely to affect PLUG’s near-term performance, rising demand for electrolyzers in the green hydrogen market and the Quantum Leap project are likely to be beneficial in the long run.

Snapshot of Plug Power’s PeersAmong its major peers, Flux Power Holdings, Inc. (FLUX - Free Report) reported revenues of $16.7 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025 (ended June 2025). Flux Power’s total revenues increased 25% year over year in the same period, driven by strong demand in both material handling and ground support markets. Flux Power continues to expand its lithium-ion energy storage solutions and SkyEMS software platform.

In the second quarter of 2025, PLUG’s another peer, Bloom Energy Corporation’s (BE - Free Report) product and service revenues rose 25.9% year over year. Bloom Energy’s total revenues surged 19.5% year over year. The growth was fueled by robust demand for Bloom Energy’s solid oxide fuel cell systems and expanding adoption of hydrogen-capable solutions.

The Zacks Rundown for PLUGShares of Plug Power have gained 32.8% in the year-to-date period compared with the industry’s growth of 32.7%.

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From a valuation standpoint, Plug Power is trading at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of a negative 6.97X against the industry average of 26.3X. PLUG carries a Value Score of F.

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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for PLUG’s bottom line for third-quarter 2025 has remained the same in the past 60 days.

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