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Ahead of the planned Fusaka upgrade on Ethereum, the blockchain has welcomed a major testnet. Nimbus, an Ethereum consensus layer client that runs Ethereum’s proof-of-stake network, announced the testnet in an update on X.

Nimbus release prepares testnets for Fusaka transitionAccording to Nimbus, a new version, CL "v25.9.1" is out now. Users who are running Nimbus on the Ethereum mainnet do not need to immediately upgrade. They could run the upgrade at their convenience.

However, it is a "high-urgency release for the Hoodi, Sepolia, and Holesky testnets." Holesky testnet is scheduled to end on Sept. 30, 2025, and Hoodi will replace it for validator testing. This time frame has necessitated urgency for developers.

📢 The Nimbus CL `v25.9.1` is out now

This is a `low-urgency` release for mainnet and `high-urgency` release for the Hoodi, Sepolia, and Holesky testnets, due to impending Fusaka forks on each 🖖🏽https://t.co/gpHpJ3fVNn

— Nimbus (@ethnimbus) September 26, 2025 The release aims to address technical fixes like synchronization issues and beacon API enhancements. These tools are critical to ensuring Ethereum network stability during the upcoming Fusaka upgrade.

Notably, the Fusaka upgrade is an improvement on the successfully launched Pectra hardfork, which introduced account abstraction and a higher staking limit. The current testnet would help ensure that the Ethereum blockchain’s roadmap is on track.

Developers on Nimbus are currently enjoined to update to ensure compatibility with the Fusaka hard fork. The Fusaka upgrade will focus on scalability and node resilience; as such, validators and nodes on the testnet require the new CL "v25.9.1" version.

Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin, commenting on the functionality of Fusaka, explained it would be pivotal to scaling and data availability for the blockchain. It will rely on peer-to-peer Data Availability Sampling (PeerDAS).

The goal is to manage data storage by avoiding downloads so that every node does not need to access block data, as it slows the process. Fusaka will allow nodes to access a few selected blocks and verify, so as to save on storage and bandwidth.

Roadmap aligned with Ethereum's future goalsIt is worth mentioning that the Fusaka hard fork has been scheduled to go live in November, barring any challenges. It will mark a critical milestone for the Ethereum blockchain, as it does not interfere with smart contracts but focuses primarily on the efficiency and resilience of nodes.

Some notable improvements that Fusaka will deliver include the EIP‑7892 blob parameter‑only fork. 

The goal is to create blob tweaks for future forks that key into the Ethereum roadmap. The upgrade is to ensure a stable blockchain that ensures that backend upgrades cannot disrupt decentralized apps.

Bitcoin is currently trading at around the $109.3K range. The market has seen $246.70 million in BTC liquidations.

The company announced its intention to tokenize its SEC-registered common stock directly on the Ethereum blockchain, partnering with financial technology firm Superstate as its Digital Transfer Agent.

The upsized offering follows Cipher Mining's $3 billion, 10-year AI hosting agreement with Fluidstack backed by Google.

Ethereum has slipped into oversold territory near $3,900, flashing its weakest RSI since April 2025. Traders eye a potential 10–15% rebound, but history warns any bounce could fade unless bulls reclaim the $4,200–$4,300 zone.

TL;DR

ETH lost $4,100 support, triggering fears of further downside toward the $2,750 level.
MVRV bands suggest $4,840 must break to confirm recovery; failure risks deeper correction.
Price action mirrors 2020 fractal, but bulls must reclaim resistance to avoid extended pullback.

Ethereum Slips Below Crucial Support Zone
Ethereum (ETH) has dropped below the key $4,100 level, breaking down from its recent range and putting bullish momentum on pause. The move follows a sharp correction of nearly 20% over the past two weeks. At the time of writing, ETH trades around $3,900, marking a weekly decline of over 12%.

Analyst Daan Crypto Trades noted the importance of the $4,090 level as a cycle high. “If the weekly closes below the ~$4.1K level,” he stated, “watch closely if there’s additional continuation down over the days and weeks following it.” He added that the current move could represent a false breakout, but confirmation would only come if the price starts grinding back up.

Source: Daan Crypto Trades/X
A separate chart shared by Trader Tardigrade shows a repeating fractal structure when comparing ETH’s current price pattern to the 2020 cycle. It reflects a V-shaped recovery followed by consolidation below key resistance, similar to the lead-up to Ethereum’s breakout in the previous bull market.

The asset is currently sitting just below the $4,100 zone, which matches the resistance level shown in the earlier cycle. The setup suggests that if ETH follows the same path, a breakout could follow. However, that would require a clean move above resistance and sustained buying. Trader Tardigrade posted,

$ETH/3-day#Ethereum is gathering momentum for an upcoming Massive Surge pic.twitter.com/lzCqxqYFe7

— Trader Tardigrade (@TATrader_Alan) September 26, 2025

Support Retest Around 20-Week MA
Michaël van de Poppe identified the current zone between $3,800 and $4,000 as an important area of support. ETH is now approaching the 20-week moving average, which has often acted as a dynamic support level in previous uptrends.

To me, this is the ideal zone to start accumulating positions in $ETH.

It’s a higher timeframe support test and approaching the 20-Week MA. pic.twitter.com/X0qwGE8oho

— Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL) September 26, 2025

The weekly chart he shared shows a support block that had previously acted as a base for upward moves. If the zone holds, it could stabilize the price. If not, lower levels around $2,850 may be tested.

MVRV Bands Point to Key Resistance and Downside Risk
Ali Martinez used the MVRV Extreme Deviation Pricing Bands to mark the next areas of interest. He noted that $4,840 is the critical level to break in order to reverse the current downtrend. According to the MVRV model, a move above this line could lead to a push toward $5,860.

On the downside, Ali warned that failure to reclaim this level could bring ETH back to $2,750, aligning with the -0.5σ deviation band.

“Fail, and a correction to $2,750 comes into play,” he wrote.

ETH currently trades above the MVRV mean at $3,797, but if that level is lost, downside pressure may increase.

Dogecoin’s weekly chart is flashing one of technical analysis’ most recognizable continuation structures, with crypto analyst badger (@badger0102) mapping a potential macro cup-and-handle that spans the entire 2021–2025 cycle and projects upside far beyond prior peaks. “DOGE 1W – Potential macro cup and handle forming,” the trader wrote alongside a TradingView screenshot of DOGE/USD (Binance). At the time of the chart, price printed around $0.2268, sitting squarely between the 0.50 and 0.618 Fibonacci retracements of the measured move.

Dogecoin Cup And Handle Signals Explosive Potential
The “cup” portion traces a multi-year basing arc from the euphoric 2021 blow-off through a prolonged decline into the 2022–2023 trough and a rounded recovery that accelerated in 2024. That left rim is defined by the 2021 distribution area and a dashed, falling trendline that guided price lower until being conclusively broken during the 2024 advance.

The low of the base aligns with the 0.00 Fibonacci anchor near $0.0491, while the right rim formed during the Q1–Q2 2025 thrust that stalled just beneath the 0.786 retracement at ~$0.4181 and ahead of the 0.886 at ~$0.5490, marking the structural “lip” of the cup.

Dogecoin cup and handle pattern, monthly chart | Source: X @badger0102
Following that surge, DOGE carved a classic “handle” pullback into mid-2025, bottoming in the $0.14 region—neatly bracketing the 0.382 retracement at ~$0.1391—before pivoting higher. The rebound has since reclaimed the 0.50 at ~$0.1919 and is pressing toward the 0.618 at ~$0.2646, the first key level bulls must clear to maintain the handle’s constructive geometry. As drawn, the handle’s depth remains proportionate (approximately a 38–50% retrace of the right-rim advance), preserving the pattern’s validity on a weekly timeframe.

The chart lays out an orderly ladder of resistances and targets should momentum persist. Above $0.2646 (0.618), the structure’s neckline/rim zone emerges between the mid-$0.30s and low-$0.40s, capped by the 0.786 at ~$0.4181.

A weekly close through that band would constitute the textbook cup-and-handle breakout and opens measured-move and extension objectives higher up the stack: 0.886 at ~$0.5490, the 1.000 extension near ~$0.7488, and the 1.128 at ~$1.0611. The chart’s focal marker is a highlighted circle at the **1.414 Fibonacci extension—approximately $2.3119—framed as the macro target if the pattern completes and trends extend.

On the downside, the handle’s structure provides a clear invalidation map. Immediate support rests at the 0.50 ($~0.1919), followed by $~0.1391 (0.382) and $~0.0934 (0.236). A sustained loss of the handle low in the mid-$0.15s would undercut the pattern, risking a return toward the deep-base band above $0.05 anchored at $0.0491.

Contextually, the multi-year rounding base underscores a significant shift from distribution to accumulation, evidenced by the break of the long dashed downtrend drawn from the 2021 high through 2022–2023. The right-side advance and orderly handle retracement fit the classic momentum-pause-continuation sequence technicians look for on higher-timeframe charts.

Confirmation, however, remains conditional on follow-through: bulls need to absorb supply into $0.26–$0.27, attack the $0.35–$0.42 rim, and then register a weekly breakout with expanding range to activate the upper Fibonacci targets.

At press time, DOGE traded at $0.225.

Dogecoin price, 4-hour chart | Source: DOGEUSDT on TradingView.com
Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com

Fri, 26/09/2025 - 11:20

XRP on verge of all-time high breakout, Bollinger Bands confirm

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Over the past week, the price of XRP came under pressure and slipped by as much as 7%. But those calling for the start of a bear market and betting on XRP to go lower are setting themselves up for disappointment.

The weekly chart still says otherwise. Bollinger Bands show XRP clinging to its midline around $2.76, and as long as that line holds, the play is to the upside. The lower band sits at $1.86, the upper at $3.54, and the token has refused to give up the middle ground. 

That makes the top end of the channel far more likely than the collapse the crowd is hoping for.

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XRP/USD by TradingViewThe RSI is sitting near 52, neutral and with room to move; nothing is blocking a push toward the $3 handle.

Bottom line for XRP priceExamine the situation from a broader perspective, focusing on the candles, and it becomes evident that the same pattern recurs. July’s rally pushed XRP toward the top of the band, and every subsequent pullback has been contained before it could break through the midband. This is how a bullish structure survives.

The math is simple: bands frame the battlefield. XRP has not surrendered the line that keeps the higher target valid. The chart itself shows the road to $3.54 is open.

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The World Liberty project has taken a new governance move aimed at boosting the long-term growth and WLFI price.

Summary

WLFI token price is struggling to hold above the $0.19 support zone.
A new governance vote has been passed to allocate 100% of Treasury fees to buybacks and burns.
RSI at 40.23 signals weak momentum, but supply reduction could fuel a long-term rally.
The token faces strong selling pressure near the $0.21–$0.22 zone but has support at $0.18.

World Liberty Financial token price has been on a steady decline over the past week, dropping 57% below its all-time high of $0.46. The Trump-backed token trades at $0.19 at press time, posting roughly 4% in losses for the day and approximately 14% on the week.

However, a new governance decision could potentially change the tide for the token. In a Sept. 25 update, the project announced that the WLFI (WLFI) community passed a proposal to allocate 100% of Treasury Liquidity Fees toward Buybacks and Burns, aiming to reduce the token’s circulating supply. The proposal passed with full support and is expected to be implemented this week. 

🦅 Governance Update:

The community has voted to use 100% of WLFI Treasury Liquidity Fees for Buyback & Burn, passing with almost unanimous support.

The team will begin implementing this initiative this week, and all buybacks & burns will be transparently posted once conducted.

— WLFI (@worldlibertyfi) September 25, 2025

The team added that it has also committed to posting each buyback and token burn once executed. Given WLFI’s supply of 24.6 billion tokens, the move could take time to create huge deflationary pressure.

Allocating liquidity fees entirely to buybacks signals a strategic shift toward long-term value preservation, a move often welcomed by token holders.

WLFI price drops below $0.20
Despite the news, WLFI price remains under bearish pressure. The token has been in a downtrend after experiencing resistance around the $0.25 level earlier in the week.

WLFI price chart | Source: crypto.news
Technical indicators support the weakness, with the Relative Strength Index standing at 40.23, signalling bearish pressure. Presently, the token is struggling to hold above the $0.19 support zone. If this level fails to hold, the next support is around $0.18, while any upward move will face strong selling pressure near the $0.21–$0.22 zone.

The decision to allocate 100% of treasury liquidity fees to buybacks and burns is bullish in theory. However, whether it can reverse the WLFI price decline or merely slow it remains to be seen.

Bitcoin ETFs swung back into the red with $258 million in outflows, while ether ETFs marked a fourth consecutive day of withdrawals with another $251 million. Heavy exits from Fidelity and Bitwise dominated the carnage.

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A huge exchange outflow of 243.07 billion Shiba Inu tokens occurred in the past day, and this amount may pave the way for a possible price action reversal. Historically, when tokens migrate from exchanges into self-custody wallets, such large outflows signify less sell-side pressure and accumulation by long-term holders.

Shiba Inu out of patternAfter declining for weeks from its mid-year highs, SHIB is currently consolidating at around $0.00001166, according to the daily chart. The token is stuck in a symmetrical triangle pattern with support at $0.00001000 and strong resistance at $0.00001370. Bullish momentum has been contained, as SHIB has failed to break above its descending trendline resistance despite numerous attempts.

SHIB/USDT Chart by TradingViewThe enormous outflow, though, might offer the liquidity reset that buyers require to regain control. This perspective is reinforced by on-chain metrics. A negative exchange netflow of -238.2 billion SHIB confirmed that outflows are greatly outstripping inflows, while exchange reserves fell to 84.56 trillion SHIB, down 0.28% in a single day.

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Selling pressure's sourceFurther supporting the drop in available sell pressure was the 1.87% decline in the value of the USD exchange reserve. It is interesting to note that transaction activity has somewhat increased, as evidenced by the higher transaction count (+0.99%) and transfer count (+1%), which both point to active token redistribution by retail and whale wallets during this phase.

When paired with the significant one-day outflow, the steep 10%-36% decline in exchange outflow (seven-day MA) may initially seem pessimistic, but it simply indicates that the majority of tokens have already left centralized venues.

Technically speaking, the RSI at 38 indicates that SHIB is about to enter an oversold situation. SHIB may create a recovery base if buyers hold the $0.00001050-$0.00001100 zone. A possible breakout above $0.00001370 would create space for the $0.00001500-$0.00001700 levels.

Even though there are still risks, particularly given the weakening overall market momentum, the massive 243.7 billion SHIB outflow is actually a bullish signal. Holders who are draining liquidity from exchanges, lowering immediate selling pressure and possibly setting the stage for SHIB's next recovery attempt are demonstrating a strong sense of conviction.

Cryptocurrencies are down on Friday morning, with Bitcoin trading below $109,000 for the first time since the start of September.

CryptocurrencyTickerPriceBitcoin(CRYPTO: BTC)$108,864.88Ethereum(CRYPTO: ETH)$3,880.82Solana(CRYPTO: SOL)$191.33XRP(CRYPTO: XRP)$2.70Dogecoin(CRYPTO: DOGE)$0.2223Shiba Inu(CRYPTO: SHIB)$0.00001155Notable Statistics:

Coinglass data shows 226,572 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $970.63 million. 
SoSoValue data shows net outflows of $258.5 million from spot Bitcoin ETFs on Wednesday. Spot Ethereum ETFs saw net outflows of $251.2 million.
Trader Notes: Crypto trader Jelle highlighted that Bitcoin is nearing its 200-day moving average cluster, a zone that has consistently acted as a mid-term bottom throughout this cycle.

Ted Pillows said BTC is consolidating above support: a bounce could lift prices toward $112,000, but failure risks a $101,000 retest.

For Ethereum, he noted a bounce from the $3,800 liquidity zone, though it must reclaim $4,060 to trigger upside momentum, otherwise risks dip to $3,600.

AltcoinGordon said that XRP's market structure looks clear, suggesting its next move appears obvious.

Zyn argued Solana may be experiencing its last major dip in Wyckoff accumulation, setting up for a Q4 rally with a $500 target this cycle.

Trader Tardigrade pointed to Dogecoin's monthly RSI strategy, emphasizing accumulation is still in play and DOGE shouldn't be sold until RSI signals the sell zone.

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BTC/USD weekly price chart. Source: TradingView
A divergence such as the current one appeared during the February 2021–April 2022 cycle, when Bitcoin carved out a comparable rising wedge. Back then, BTC broke below its wedge support and crashed from around $47,000 to nearly $15,500, a decline of over 65%.

If the fractal repeats, Bitcoin could face weeks, if not months, of bearish pressure, revisiting lower valuation zones before stabilizing. The $60,000–$63,000 region thus becomes the primary “line in the sand” for bulls to defend.

Macro Factors in Play
It is important to note that macroeconomic conditions differ vastly from the 2021-2022 zone.

Back then, the Federal Reserve was hiking interest rates aggressively, draining liquidity from risk assets. However, the Fed is leaning toward rate cuts today, while Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) inflows remain strong. These differences could soften the extent of any downturn.

Bitcoin slipped to its lowest level in four weeks late Thursday, with Glassnode analysts citing profit-taking by long-term holders and fading institutional demand as reasons behind the king crypto’s devastating trading week.

The largest coin by market cap dropped under $109,000 just over a week after the US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) cut its benchmark interest rate. The week-long fall took Bitcoin to prices below $109,000, levels not seen since September 4, according to data from TradingView. On Coinbase, Bitcoin traded at $108,700 in late Thursday. 

Although the asset has not yet revisited the $107,500 low recorded on September 1, Glassnode predicts its cooling phase is in the beginning. 

Long-term holders turn to profit-taking
According to the crypto market analytics firm, long-term bitcoin holders have realized around 3.4 million BTC in profits. At the same time, short-term investors are struggling to keep Bitcoin upwards of a critical cost basis near $110,000, and a sustained break below this threshold could accelerate losses.

BTC Realized profit to loss ratio: Source: Glassnode.

Glassnode noted that long-term holder distribution surged around the FOMC decision, with 122,000 BTC being sold monthly. Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) net inflows collapsed from 2,600 BTC per day to almost zero on a seven-day average basis. 

The analysts said the combination of rising sell pressure and fading institutional demand created a vulnerable backdrop for bitcoin.

Glassnode researchers compared current conditions to the steady advance seen in 2015–2017, though they did not include a final surge phase that characterized that period. If $124,000 proves to be the global top, this cycle has so far lasted 1,030 days. That figure closely matches the roughly 1,060-day lengths of the previous two market cycles.

Stop-loss selling could take Bitcoin further into the red-zone
Bitcoin sentiment all round the market seems mostly “gloomy,” as more analysis points to further downside risks. Markus Thielen, head of research at 10x Research, said the coin’s rebound from early September lows “quickly lost momentum.” 

At the time of this publication, BTC prices are hovering near those levels again, and according to Thielen, another spree of stop-loss selling is coming.

According to Glassnode’s data, the cumulative value of capital absorbed into bitcoin, known as “Realized Cap,” has risen in three distinct waves since November 2022 and now stands at $1.06 trillion.

Bitcoin Realized Cap chart. Source: Glassnode.

Realized cap growth in previous cycles was recorded as $4.2 billion between 2011–2015, $85 billion between 2015–2018, and $383 billion between 2018–2022. The current cycle has seen $678 billion in net inflows, nearly 1.8 times the prior cycle.

Unlike earlier phases, where single prolonged waves dominated, this cycle has produced three separate multi-month surges. Each has coincided with heavy profit-taking, with more than 90% of moved coins sold at a profit. 

Per Glassnode’s insight, there is a pattern of cyclical peaks seen in a market stepping back from its third such extreme, which is raising the likelihood of a prolonged cooling phase.

Volatile trading week sends US Dollar upwards 
Bitcoin’s woes began on Monday when prices dropped from $115,500 to $112,000. Although the market recovered some ground mid-week, another selloff on Thursday drove BTC down to $108,600 on Bitstamp.

As expected, gold advocate and long-time bitcoin skeptic Peter Schiff jabbed the crypto community, saying the drop was the “start of a bear market.” 

Bitcoin is not living up to its hype. Priced in gold, Bitcoin is now 20% below its record high set in August. In other words, Bitcoin is in a bear market. Since Bitcoin is promoted as being digital gold, being down 20% in gold is more significant than being down 10% in dollars.

— Peter Schiff (@PeterSchiff) September 23, 2025

Spot gold slipped 0.2% to $3,741.21 per ounce by early Friday in Asia, even as the metal remained up 1.6% for the week. US gold futures for December delivery were steady at $3,771.30. The dollar index hovered near a three-week high, making gold and other dollar-priced assets more expensive for foreign investors.

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Key Takeaways
Why is LINK under pressure this week?
Whales and retail investors are aggressively selling, driving LINK down 16.68% to $20.4 and intensifying downward momentum.

What price levels should traders watch for LINK’s next move?
 LINK faces key support at $20, with a potential drop toward $18.70 if selling continues, while a daily close above $22.2 could signal a bullish reversal.

Since hitting $25 a week ago, Chainlink [LINK] has traded within a descending channel, touching a low of $19. 

At press time, Chainlink was trading at $20.4, representing a 16.68% decline over the past week. 

Amid this market drawdown, investors, especially whales, are panic-exiting their positions. 

Whales are aggressively dumping Chainlink 
Interestingly, as Chainlink continued to drop, investors, including both whales and retail traders, began panic-selling. 

In fact, Chainlink’s spot market has been dominated by Sellers over the past week, as evidenced by Spot taker CVD. At press time, this metric was in red, indicating seller dominance. 

Source: Cryptoquant

Amid this rising selling activity, Onchain Lens uncovered two such transactions from whales.

According to the on-chain monitor, a whale sold 233,094 LINK tokens for $4.85 million and then deposited 10k tokens into OKX. 

Shortly after, another whale followed suit and sold 163,990 LINK tokens worth $3.32 million. In total, these two whales offloaded $8.17 million worth of LINK. 

Typically, when whales turn to selling during a downtrend, it’s either to lock in gains or avoid further losses, a clear sign of warning market confidence. 

Retail also follows suit 
Notably, with large entities exiting, Chainlink’s small-scale investors have also substantially reduced their exposure. 

According to Coinalyze, Chainlink recorded negative Buy Sell Delta for three consecutive days, which have coincided with price drops. 

Source: Coinalyze

In fact, the altcoin saw $6.3 million in Sell Volume compared to $4.8 million in Buy volume over the past day, as of writing. As a result, it has recorded a negative Buy-Sell Delta of $1.5 million, a clear sign of aggressive spot selling. 

Furthermore, exchange activities further echoed this market trend. 

According to CryptoQuant data, Chainlink has recorded positive Exchange flow for three consecutive days. Netflow was 823.7k, indicating higher inflows, a clear sign of intense selling activity. 

Source: CryptoQuant

Historically, when selling pressure dominates the market, an asset faces intense downward pressure, resulting in lower prices. 

Can LINK hold $20 support?
According to AMBCrypto’s analysis, Chainlink has declined consistently as selling pressure from whales and retail mounts. 

As a result, the altcoin’s positive Directional Movement Index (DMI) fell to 13, while its negative index jumped to 21, at press time.

At the same time, its Relative Vigor Index (RVGI) dropped to -0.24, confirming strengthening downward momentum. 

Source: TradingView

Therefore, if sellers continue to dominate, LINK will most likely breach $20 and seek support around $1870. 

Conversely, for a bullish reversal, LINK needs to hold above $20 and make a clear daily close around $22.2. This will strengthen the altcoin, targeting its next significant resistance at $24.49.

American Bitcoin (ABTC), the mining firm tied to Eric Trump and backed by Hut 8, is drawing headlines again – this time for all the wrong reasons. 

CNBC’s Jim Cramer has put the stock under the spotlight, warning retail investors not to expect smooth sailing. What’s the reason for worry now? Let’s dive in. 

Cramer Calls ABTC Pure SpeculationOn his Mad Money Lightning Round, Cramer was blunt. 

“It’s a spec. It’s your one spec, as I say, in how to make money… But that could lose everything. Just so long as you know that, that’s fine,” he told viewers.

.@jimcramer rings the lightning round bell, which means he’s giving his answers to callers’ stock questions at rapid speed. On Thursday, he told one caller that American Bitcoin was speculative.https://t.co/AinxFMpYIr

— Mad Money On CNBC (@MadMoneyOnCNBC) September 26, 2025 The comments came as ABTC shares slipped 4.29% on Thursday, closing at $6.69, in line with a broader pullback across crypto markets.

From Nasdaq Debut to Trump’s Mining VisionAmerican Bitcoin only began trading on Nasdaq in early September after its merger with Gryphon Digital Mining. The company is majority-owned by Hut 8, one of the largest corporate holders of Bitcoin, and is branding itself as the backbone of America’s Bitcoin mining infrastructure.

The political link is hard to miss. 

Eric Trump has been championing a strategy of mining Bitcoin below market cost and holding it in reserves, pitching ABTC as an alternative way to gain exposure to Bitcoin’s growth. This vision ties directly into Donald Trump’s broader push to make the U.S. a leader in crypto mining, which is a stark shift from when he once dismissed Bitcoin as a scam.

Green Mining in a Tough MarketBitcoin mining has always been unforgiving. Energy bills alone can swallow 70–80% of costs, and difficulty levels keep rising every two weeks. Halving events only squeeze margins further.

ABTC’s merger with Gryphon could soften the blow. Gryphon is known for renewable energy strategies, using solar, wind, and hydro to cut costs. If successful, that could give American Bitcoin an edge in a sector where competition from Texas to Kazakhstan is fierce.

Sky-High Valuation, Mixed ReturnsDespite its short trading history, the stock already carries a heavy premium. ABTC trades at a P/E ratio of 39.8x, higher than the U.S. software industry average of 35.4x and far above peers at 11x.

But the fundamentals aren’t keeping pace. Earnings growth has recently turned negative, and profit margins have slipped compared to last year. The stock’s performance has also been choppy, erasing earlier gains and leaving investors questioning whether the optimism is justified.

The Bigger PictureCramer’s warning may sound harsh, but it highlights the crossroads ABTC finds itself at. On one side, there’s the Trump-backed ambition to build America’s Bitcoin backbone with green mining and long-term reserves. On the other, there’s the brutal reality of mining economics, volatile markets, and a stock price that demands a lot from the future.

For now, American Bitcoin remains a high-risk, high-reward bet and one the market will be watching closely.

Story HighlightsThe live price of the Dogecoin is  $ 0.22560331.Analysts project Dogecoin could reach $0.39 by the end of 2025.Long term projection highlights that by 2030 it could even reach the $3 mark.Dogecoin, the original meme coin, has cemented its status as a crypto legend. Known for its viral appeal and a fiercely loyal community, it continues to capture headlines and investor interest. Following Donald Trump’s election win, speculation around a potential Dogecoin ETF fueled a surge in optimism.

Now, that speculation has become a reality. With the September 18 launch of the REX-Osprey DOGE ETF, trading under the ticker DOJE and carrying a 1.5% fee, the path has been cleared for institutional access. This groundbreaking debut makes it the first U.S.-listed spot ETF for Dogecoin and significantly raises the odds for similar approvals from major players like Bitwise and Grayscale before year-ends.As growing optimism and increasing adoption reshape the market, traders are asking: “Will Dogecoin go back up?” and “Can DOGE hit $1?” In this article, we dive into a detailed technical analysis and a long-term Dogecoin price prediction 2025 to 2030.

Keep reading to find out!

Dogecoin Price TodayCryptocurrencyDogecoinTokenDOGEPrice$0.2256 -2.97% Market Cap$ 34,088,592,068.6524h Volume$ 4,115,822,331.34Circulating Supply151,099,696,383.71Total Supply151,099,696,383.71All-Time High$ 0.7376 on 08 May 2021All-Time Low$ 0.0001 on 07 May 2015CoinPedia’s DOGE Price PredictionAccording to CoinPedia’s formulated Dogecoin price projections for 2025, if the trading volume of Dogecoin rises, then we can expect the DOGE price to surge to $1.07 as the year ends.

On the other hand, if the market is hit again by external forces like regulations or negative statements by influencers. Hence, the meme coin might trade at a potential low of $0.62.  

We expect the DOGE price to reach a new swing high of $1.07 by the end of 2025.

YearPotential LowPotential AveragePotential High2025$0.62$0.84$1.07DOGE Price Analysis 2025The Dogecoin price (DOGE) has continued to capture investor attention, primarily due to its history of delivering remarkable returns. 

One notable surge occurred in November 2024, following Donald Trump’s presidential election victory, which propelled the price to a peak of $0.4846 by year-end. However, profit-taking around this peak created a supply zone, triggering a downward trend. 

In January 2025, the DOGE bulls made an effort to sustain the gains from Q4 2024. Yet, the high volume profile resistance at $0.39 proved formidable, pushing the price down to a low of $0.130 by early April.

Interestingly, April’s low is near the demand zone at $0.130 – $0.150 that has previously supported a parabolic rally, and bulls are seen active in this area. Over the past couple of months, this level has been tested several times and has proven strong for bears to break that easily. 

Also, the DOGE in H1’s final week retested this support again after a market-wide rebound, following a ceasefire that was announced in the battle between the US, Israel, and Iran.

Dogecoin Price Targets September 2025Dogecoin (DOGE) spent most of 2025 trading within a large descending triangle pattern, with a bullish attempt in July falling short in August. However, the second half of September brought a major shift in momentum. Fueled by the announcement of the Rex Osprey DOGE ETF (DOJE), the price skyrocketed, breaking out of both a small symmetrical triangle and the larger descending triangle.

As September draws to a close, DOGE’s price is retesting the upper border of the pattern, a critical moment that could determine its near-term trajectory. A renewed demand at this level could spark the next leg of a rally.

Bullish Scenario: The price has already started a powerful move, with a short-term target of $0.39 in the coming weeks. Given DOGE’s history of high-magnitude rallies, an explosive move is not out of the question as the market digests the new institutional exposure.

Bearish Scenario: Despite the bullish momentum, caution is still warranted. If this breakout fails and bears regain control, a drop below the $0.20 support could be a heavy blow, potentially sending DOGE back to the $0.15 level.

MonthPotential Low ($)Potential Average ($)Potential High ($)DOGE Price Target August 20250.100.250.39Moreover, optimism is now growing for the approval of more Dogecoin ETF products, which could spark significant adoption before the end of the year. 

If this institutional demand propels DOGE past the $0.39 resistance, it could target its previous high of $0.484. A sustained rally beyond this point makes a move to the iconic $1.00 mark a real possibility.

However, if the price is rejected at the $0.39 resistance level by the end of 2025, it may retrace back to the $0.13 demand zone. The remainder of 2025 will be crucial for Dogecoin as it navigates these key resistance and support levels, with its trajectory heavily dependent on further institutional interest.

YearPotential Low ($)Potential Average ($)Potential High ($)20250.130.391.00Also Read: Worldcoin Price Prediction 2025, 2026 – 2030!

Dogecoin Price Prediction 2026 – 2030YearPotential Low ($)Potential Average ($)Potential High ($)20260.751.001.2520271.151.351.5020281.251.752.0020291.502.152.6520302.502.753.00This table, based on historical movements, shows DOGE price to reach $3 by 2030 based on compounding market cap each year. This table provides a framework for understanding the potential DOGE price movements. Yet, the actual price will depend on a combination of market dynamics, investor behavior, and external factors influencing the cryptocurrency landscape.

Also Read: Ethereum Price Prediction 2025, 2026 – 2030!

Dogecoin Price Prediction 2031, 2032, 2033, 2040, 2050Based on the historic market sentiments and trend analysis of the altcoin, here are the possible Dogecoin price targets for the longer time frames.

YearPotential Low ($)Potential Average ($)Potential High ($)20313.013.494.0020323.794.475.2520334.965.756.75204014.2219.5025.00205054.99105.00155.00Market AnalysisFirm Name202520262030Changelly$0.205$0.233$1.07Coincodex$0.155$0.115$0.259Binance$0.223$0.235$0.285Can DOGE Break the $1 Barrier?Given DOGE’s success, largely driven by hype with some technical progress, crossing $1 by 2025 remains a realistic possibility. A sustained media frenzy and growing endorsement deals could maintain bullish momentum. Expanded merchant adoption would also strengthen confidence in its long-term viability.

Dogecoin’s Tokenomics and Long-Term OutlookThe future of Dogecoin hinges on its utility. Meme popularity alone may not sustain it indefinitely, but advancements in transaction fees, speed, and business collaborations could help it thrive as a mainstream digital currency. Its large and passionate community will likely continue to drive positive evolution.

ConclusionGiven Dogecoin’s past price behavior, driven largely by online hype and media coverage, it has the potential to reach over $1 in 2025. DOGE has shown remarkable resilience, and key factors like expanded merchant adoption, community growth, and protocol upgrades could enhance its viability.

Also, read Shiba Inu Price Prediction 2025, 2026 – 2030!

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FAQsWill Dogecoin hit $5?

Dogecoin will likely reach $5 in the next decade.

What is Dogecoin’s price prediction for 2025?

DOGE may hit $1.07 by 2025, with a low of $0.62 and an average of $0.84, driven by market trends and adoption.

What is the highest Dogecoin can go by the end of 2030?

DOGE is projected to reach $2.50–$3.00 by 2030, averaging $2.75, fueled by utility and market optimism.

Is Dogecoin a good investment?

Yes, Dogecoin might definitely be a good investment if you are looking to invest for the long term.

Is Dogecoin dead?

No, Dogecoin is not dead right now, the peaks and troughs are normal in the cryptocurrency industry. Major announcements and happenings will eventually drive the price.

What is Dogecoin used for?

Dogecoin was developed as a digital form of payment system, similar to Bitcoin or Litecoin.

How much would the price of Dogecoin be in 2040?

DOGE could range from $14.22 to $25.02 in 2040, averaging $19.62, depending on adoption and market trends.

How much will the DOGE coin price be in 2050?

DOGE may soar to $54.99–$154.91 by 2050, averaging $104.95, driven by long-term utility and hype.

Can Dogecoin reach $1 by 2025?

Yes, DOGE could break $1 by 2025 if trading volume rises and merchant adoption grows, per CoinPedia’s forecast.

Ethereum has fallen below the $4,000 level for the first time since early August, marking a significant shift in market sentiment. After weeks of strong performance, ETH has now lost nearly 20% of its value since September 13, leaving many traders concerned about the next move. The broader market correction has fueled uncertainty, but some analysts argue this is a necessary reset that could prepare the ground for renewed growth.

Top analyst Darkfost highlights that Ethereum’s Open Interest is experiencing one of its biggest resets. He notes that after an extended period of bullish momentum, excess leverage has been punished, leading to a sharp contraction in positions. This decline is especially visible on Binance, where much of the recent ETH trading activity has taken place.

While the drop in price and sentiment appears negative, analysts see potential positives in this reset. Lower Open Interest often reduces the risk of cascading liquidations and allows the market to stabilize. For Ethereum, this moment may serve as a critical test of its ability to hold strong levels of support and set the stage for its next move once bullish momentum returns.

Ethereum’s Open Interest Reset Marks a Turning Point
Darkfost explains that the recent shift in Ethereum’s Open Interest is not only significant but also one of the sharpest resets observed since the start of 2024. Historically, such resets follow periods where excessive leverage pushes Open Interest to unsustainable levels, as was the case for ETH in recent weeks. The cryptocurrency had been attracting a large share of market attention, fueled by ETF enthusiasm and strong accumulation patterns, which left it vulnerable to sharp liquidations.

Ethereum Open Interest by Exchange | Source: Darkfost
Once liquidations accumulate and Open Interest falls, the immediate selling pressure often begins to ease. This tends to create conditions where the market can stabilize and, in some cases, prepare for recovery. The dynamic can be seen as a “cleansing” effect, flushing out overextended traders and restoring balance to the market structure.

In detail, Binance recorded the steepest monthly average decline, with more than $3 billion in Open Interest wiped out on September 23rd, followed by another $1 billion yesterday. Bybit also faced a reduction of $1.2 billion, while OKX dropped around $580 million. These figures underscore the scale of the reset across major derivatives platforms.

This contraction reflects a broader market reset, unwinding an environment that had become dangerously over-leveraged. For Ethereum, it may mark the beginning of a healthier phase, where reduced speculative pressure allows organic demand and fundamentals to play a stronger role in shaping the next trend.

Price Action Insights: Testing Critical Levels
Ethereum (ETH) is trading near $3,939, marking a sharp decline of over 5% in the latest session and extending its correction since the early September peak above $4,700. This drop has brought ETH below the key $4,000 psychological level for the first time since August, signaling rising selling pressure.

ETH testing previous resistance as support | Source: ETHUSDT chart on TradingView
The chart shows ETH breaking down after forming a double top pattern around the $4,700–$4,800 range, a classic bearish signal that suggested exhaustion of upward momentum. The rejection from this zone has now pushed ETH closer to its 50-day moving average (blue), which previously acted as strong support during the rally. A decisive close below this line could open the door to a deeper retrace toward the 200-day moving average (red), now positioned near $3,100–$3,200.

Despite the current weakness, ETH remains in a broader uptrend when viewed from the July low near $2,200. That rebound established a strong bullish structure, and as long as ETH holds above the $3,500–$3,600 region, the long-term outlook remains constructive. For now, bulls must reclaim $4,200 to regain momentum, while failure to hold current levels may accelerate selling pressure and test deeper supports in the coming sessions.

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Google is all set to acquire a 5.4% stake in Cipher Mining, a Bitcoin mining company, in exchange for guaranteeing part of the payment in the deal between Fluidstack (an AI-focused data center company) and Cipher Mining.

Fluidstack and Cipher Mining have entered into a 10-year contract worth $3B, under which Fluidstack will lease Cipher Mining’s computing power.
Since this is such a large amount, Google has stepped in to guarantee $1.4B of Fluidstack’s obligation.
In return, Cipher Mining will issue share warrants that give Google a 5.4% ownership stake (24M shares) in the company.

This isn’t the first time Google has done this. Earlier in August, the tech giant acquired a 14% stake in TeraWulf, another Bitcoin mining company, by backstopping $1.8B out of its $3.7B deal with Fluidstack.

Read on as we explore Google’s newfound interest in Bitcoin mining firms, and highlight the best altcoins to buy now to make the most of this industry shift.

Bitcoin Miners Moving Towards AI
Google’s foray into Bitcoin mining firms isn’t just a long bet on cryptocurrency but also a calculated investment in artificial intelligence.

Here’s a key correlation to pay attention to: both AI and Bitcoin mining require enormous amounts of raw compute and massive power capacity to operate. Both rely heavily on specialized GPUs and cheap bulk electricity.

Bitcoin miners, having existed for more than a decade, already have access to giant data centers with racks, cooling, and robust power infrastructure.

In contrast, the AI industry has to build this from scratch. This is why many Bitcoin mining firms have been pivoting toward a hybrid revenue model by investing in the high-performance computing (HPC) segment.

CleanSpark recently raised $100M by using Bitcoin as collateral, a portion of which has been reserved for AI infrastructure.
Similarly, Hive Digital has been investing in advanced GPUs to expand its HPC segment.

Google has spotted this pivot, which explains why it has been aggressively acquiring stakes in Bitcoin mining companies.

The financial backing of a tech behemoth like Google is a huge vote of confidence in the long-term sustainability of crypto infrastructure.

By investing in Bitcoin mining firms, Google is strengthening their financial footing, which leads to a more stable crypto economy.

Fresh HPC deals bring new liquidity and credibility to the wider mining and crypto space, transforming miners into mainstream AI-driven compute giants.

All in all, this could be your cue to build a crypto portfolio along these lines. If you’re looking for ideas, here are our top picks for best crypto to buy now.

1. Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER) – New Bitcoin Layer-2 Bringing Ultra-Fast Speeds, Low Fees & Web3 Support
Investing in Bitcoin’s long-term potential is undoubtedly one of the smartest moves you could make in your crypto investing career.

And to help you do just that – while adding an extra slice of profitability – comes Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER), a new Bitcoin-themed altcoin currently in presale.

It’s a next-gen Layer-2 solution for Bitcoin that tackles the network’s age-old issues of slow transactions and high costs.

Unlike Bitcoin’s native chain, which processes transactions one by one, $HYPER leverages SSolana Virtual Machine (SVM) integration to execute thousands of transactions in parallel, provided they’re not interdependent.

The result? Significantly higher throughput and lower costs.

On top of that, the SVM empowers developers to finally build smart contracts and decentralized applications on Bitcoin, bringing a full-fledged Web3 infrastructure to the network.

This includes DeFi trading apps, NFT marketplaces, DAOs and governance, lending, staking, and much more.

One of the most important elements of Hyper’s Web3 environment is its decentralized, non-custodial canonical bridge.

Simply put, it allows you to convert your Layer 1 Bitcoin, which is normally incompatible with Layer 2s, into wrapped Bitcoin that’s fully compatible with Bitcoin Hyper’s Layer 2 network.

Currently in presale, Bitcoin Hyper has already attracted over $18.3M from early investors, with each token still priced at just $0.012975. Here’s how to buy $HYPER.

Even better, according to our Bitcoin Hyper price prediction, the token could absolutely go bonkers once it lists, potentially delivering returns of up to 2,300% by the end of this year alone.

Visit Bitcoin Hyper’s official website to learn more.

2. Snorter Token ($SNORT) – Revolutionary Telegram Trading Bot for Meme Coin Sniping
Like Bitcoin Hyper, Snorter Token ($SNORT) is built to tackle a critical issue in the crypto landscape: the unfair dominance of institutional players in the meme coin trading segment.

Up until now, big-money whales with advanced tools have been able to scoop up nearly all the liquidity in new meme coins, leaving nothing for the average Joe and keeping those monstrous gains for themselves.

Snorter’s game-changing Telegram trading bot, however, flips the script by letting you place buy and sell limit and stop orders in advance.

Then, its sub-second sniping automatically executes those trades as soon as liquidity kicks in, finally giving retail traders a shot at playing in the big leagues.

Plus, you don’t have to worry about scammers and hackers troubling you. Snorter comes packed with safeguards against rug pulls, honeypots, common on-chain scams, and even sophisticated sandwich attacks.

The best part about Snorter, though, is its ease of use. All you have to do to place orders, manage your crypto portfolio, or even enable the bot’s copy-trading function is send simple commands in the familiar Telegram chat.

So even if you’re new to meme coin trading, it’ll feel like a breeze to use.

Buying $SNORT, the bot’s native crypto, gives you access to a host of exclusive benefits, including reduced trading fees of just 0.85% versus the regular 1.5%, staking rewards, no daily sniping limits, and advanced analytics.

The project is currently in presale and has already raised over $4.1M. The good news is you can still buy $SNORT for just $0.1055 apiece.

Lastly, according to our Snorter Token price prediction, this new cryptocurrency could hit $0.94 by the end of 2025, potentially delivering a chunky 800% ROI.

Visit Snorter Token’s official website to learn more.

3. Dogecoin ($DOGE) – Prominent Meme Coin Prepping for a Fresh Leg Up
Dogecoin ($DOGE) is probably the only meme coin in the market that has moved beyond plain speculation and into the territory of being, for lack of a better word, a blue-chip crypto.

On the technical side, after a sweltering 23,000% rally in early 2021, the token has mostly moved sideways with a few bumps here and there, but nothing of real substance.

That said, the recent ETF announcements and launches – most notably the REX-Osprey DOGE ETF – have injected fresh fuel into the token, and experts believe now could be the best time to buy some $DOGE before it explodes.

According to famous crypto analyst Ali Martinez, who has over 157K followers on X, ‘This is a great zone to buy Dogecoin before a bullish breakout to $0.50!’

Ali highlighted that Dogecoin is currently in an ascending triangle pattern, firmly supported by an upward trend line while aggressively approaching its upper resistance. A breakout here could send the token soaring to new highs.

While Ali suggests $0.50 as the most realistic target, it’s highly possible $DOGE rallies further and hits $0.75 on the back of the broader bullish sentiment in the crypto market.

That would be more than a 220% gain from current levels. So even after maturing, Dogecoin is still staring at triple-digit gains, which is proof of both its potential and its dominance.

Interested? Buy $DOGE on Binance or any of the other major crypto exchanges.

Recap: With Google foraying into Bitcoin miners and AI-driven compute, now’s the perfect time to load up on low-priced, high-upside gems like Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER), Snorter Token ($SNORT), and Dogecoin ($DOGE).

Disclaimer: Crypto investments are highly risky. None of the above is financial advice. Always do your own research before investing.

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XRP price has dropped more than 5%, slipping below $2.75 and hitting its lowest level in a month. This sudden fall has made many traders fear a bigger crash, with some even warning of a full “capitulation.” But according to popular analyst CrediBULL Crypto, the panic may be unnecessary. 

He believes that while the short-term chart looks weak, the larger trend still points towards a bullish surge.

Ripple XRP Price Crash AheadAccording to CrediBULL Crypto, the chart causing panic is being misunderstood when looked at alone. Zooming out to a higher timeframe (HTF), the current price is part of a larger bullish pattern, shown in an orange circle on the chart. This shows that despite short-term ups and downs, XRP’s overall trend remains positive.

The analyst noted that XRP could dip below $2.65, its triple-low level, if Bitcoin falls under $105,000. This could push XRP toward the $2–$2.40 zone, a drop of about 10-15% from current prices.

CrediBULL Crypto stressed that this isn’t true capitulation. Short-term pullbacks like this are normal during market corrections and don’t change the long-term bullish outlook for XRP.

When Will XRP Price Bounce Back?Analyzing the chart further, CrediBULL shows that the bigger market structure remains intact. On higher timeframes, XRP is still following a bullish setup. He highlighted that XRP is likely to be one of the first coins to bounce back when the overall market recovers. 

The HTF demand levels show strong support, making this dip a potential buying opportunity rather than a sign of weakness. Historically, coins that stabilize early during a pullback often rebound strongly, outperforming others when new market highs are reached.

What Next for XRP?As of now, XRP is holding just above $2.75. The key question is whether buyers can protect the $2.60–$2.74 zone. 

If this support holds, XRP could bounce back toward $2.95 and even $3.08. But if the token slips under this range, the next big test will be at $2.60. A break below that could push XRP down to $2.40, making it a deeper correction.

TLDR:

Aster confirmed all XPL perp users were fully reimbursed in USDT after abnormal price moves.
The issue caused liquidations but was resolved quickly, with funds returned directly to user accounts.
ASTER price trades at $1.85 after losing 7% in 24 hours but is up 193% over the past week.
Traders eye $1.94 breakout or $1.64 breakdown for direction, according to market analyst Mags.

The crypto community watched closely this week as Aster moved to settle losses from its XPL perpetual trading pair glitch. The exchange announced that all affected accounts have now been reimbursed in USDT. 

The payout followed a period of volatility that triggered forced liquidations. Traders welcomed the quick action and the transparency shown throughout the process. Price action for ASTER continues to draw attention as the market decides its next move.

Aster had earlier flagged the incident, citing abnormal price movements on XPL perps. The exchange assured users that their funds were secure and began a review to identify all liquidated positions. 

Compensation for the XPL perp incident has now been fully distributed. All affected users have received reimbursement directly in USDT to their accounts.

We appreciate your patience and understanding throughout this process. For any further questions, please submit a ticket via… https://t.co/Wp0en9vm44

— Aster (@Aster_DEX) September 26, 2025

Once the review was completed, the team confirmed that reimbursements would be credited directly to user accounts. This was later followed by confirmation that distribution was complete.

Mags, a well-followed trader on X, pointed out that ASTER was already down 29% from its recent top before this correction. 

He suggested that a breakdown below $1.64 would turn the trend bearish, while a breakout above $1.94 could confirm further upside. His post emphasized the tight range currently holding price action.

$ASTER – Plan ✍️

$1.64 breakdown = bearish
$1.94 breakout = bullish
Anything in between = Chop

Before the last leg up price took a -36% pullback from its swing high. We are already down -29%

Looking good so far. pic.twitter.com/OjdlqTxoLG

— Mags (@thescalpingpro) September 26, 2025

ASTER Price Holds After Sharp Weekly Gain
Per data from CoinGecko, ASTER is trading at $1.85 at press time. The token has dropped 7.08% in the past 24 hours. Despite the pullback, it remains up 193% over the last seven days, keeping bullish sentiment alive among traders.

Market watchers are looking for a decisive move from the current range. The $1.94 resistance level is seen as a key breakout area. 

A rejection could mean further consolidation or a retest of support near $1.64. Volumes remain high, suggesting traders are closely watching for confirmation.

The quick reimbursement has kept confidence intact for now. Aster continues to encourage users to raise any concerns via its Discord ticketing system. This approach is seen as part of its effort to maintain trust after the brief disruption in trading.

ASter price on CoinGecko

HyperVault developers executed a rug pull on their Hyperliquid-based DeFi platform, draining approximately $3.6 million in user funds before disappearing and deleting all social media accounts, with the stolen funds bridged from Hyperliquid to Ethereum and 752 ETH deposited into Tornado Cash to obscure transaction trails.

Bitcoin’s (BTC) latest slide has not only rattled traders but also reshaped its wealth distribution at a breathtaking pace. 

Finbold research, drawing on data acquired from BitInfoCharts and verified via the Wayback Machine web archive tool, shows that between September 22 and September 26, the network shed 7,699 millionaire addresses, 1,116 wallets Bitcoin millionaires wiped out every day on average.

On September 22, the count of millionaire wallets stood at 167,278. Four days later, that number had collapsed to 162,879. Even at the higher tiers, erosion was visible: multi-millionaire wallets (worth over $10 million) fell from 21,952 to 21,887, suggesting that even whales were not fully insulated from the downturn.

Bitcoin millionaire rich list. Source: BitInfoCharts
Bitcoin price correction
The wipeout ties directly to Bitcoin’s sharp correction this week. After starting September 22 near $116,000, BTC has since slipped to just above $109,000, erasing roughly $150 billion from its market capitalization. Every leg lower brought a wave of addresses beneath the $1 million mark, underscoring how closely the millionaire count is tethered to price thresholds.

Interestingly, this latest drop also comes against a broader backdrop of altcoin underperformance and a $150 billion wipeout across the entire crypto market. Bitcoin’s dominance has firmed slightly as smaller assets bled more heavily, but that has done little to cushion the blow for high-value holders.

For context, millionaire Bitcoin wallets were around 170,578 in late July, meaning the September collapse is part of a longer downtrend. That context matters: Bitcoin millionaire counts are not simply a function of price; they are also shaped by distribution trends. Consolidation among whales, ETF inflows and outflows, and exchange custody shifts all play a role in whether addresses appear or disappear from the $1 million club.

Finally, while wallet-based counts are not a perfect proxy for individual holders, since a single investor may control multiple addresses, while exchanges often pool customer funds in shared wallets, they remain one of the clearest indicators of how wealth concentrations shift during Bitcoin’s volatile cycles. The contraction illustrates how quickly “on-paper” wealth evaporates when prices buckle.

Bitcoin sinks below $109k wiping $170 billion from crypto market Oluwapelumi Adejumo · 7 mins ago · 2 min read

Bitcoin drops below short-term holder realized price as leveraged crypto positions face market sell-off.

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Updated: Sep. 26, 2025 at 11:52 am UTC

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The crypto market is reeling after a sharp reversal that erased nearly all of its recent gains, with Bitcoin falling below $109,000, and Ethereum slipping under $4,000.

The sell-off has left traders grappling with high volatility, forced liquidations, and a renewed sense of caution across digital assets.

FOMC hangoverTimothy Misir, head of research at BRN, described the current downturn as a “post-FOMC hangover,” while pointing out that Bitcoin price dropped to as low as $108,652 during the week.

According to Misir:

“The move flushed highly leveraged longs and prompted a swift repricing: volatility spiked, puts were bought aggressively, and front-end skew moved materially higher.”

Notably, this price slump dipped below BTC’s short-term holder realized price of $109,700 for the first time in five months, signaling stress among recent buyers.

Bitcoin Short Term Holders Realized Price (Source: JA Maarturn)Ethereum mirrored the weakness, dropping to its lowest level since early August. Solana fell under $200, and the total crypto market capitalization shed about $170 billion in 24 hours as risk aversion gripped investors.

CryptoQuant analyst JA Maarturn pointed out that this current sell-off represents a significant cleanup in risk-on positioning. He estimated that $11.8 billion in leveraged altcoin bets and $3.2 billion in speculative Bitcoin positions have been flushed out, effectively resetting risk appetite across the market

What next?Despite this decline, analysts at Matrixport have argued that the derivatives markets are flashing mixed signals for crypto investors.

“Funding costs, leverage, and volumes across BTC, ETH, and SOL highlight both fragility and opportunity,” they noted, pointing to clustering signals around key on-chain thresholds that often precede major breakouts.

They added that Bitcoin is nearing the apex of a symmetrical triangle, a technical formation that previously preceded decisive moves.

However, with option traders already positioning near the critical $110,000 zone, any deviation from the seasonal volatility pattern, which typically ramps up in mid-October, could spark an earlier breakout or deeper correction.

They concluded:

“Emerging patterns in skew, open interest, and volatility suggest the next phase of the cycle may unfold very differently from the last.”

Bitcoin Market DataAt the time of press 11:52 am UTC on Sep. 26, 2025, Bitcoin is ranked #1 by market cap and the price is down 2.48% over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin has a market capitalization of $2.17 trillion with a 24-hour trading volume of $74.24 billion. Learn more about Bitcoin ›

Crypto Market SummaryAt the time of press 11:52 am UTC on Sep. 26, 2025, the total crypto market is valued at at $3.72 trillion with a 24-hour volume of $232.33 billion. Bitcoin dominance is currently at 58.32%. Learn more about the crypto market ›

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