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Prominent market analyst Ted Pillows has highlighted the immediate key price levels in the Ethereum market using data on liquidity heatmap. This analysis follows a turbulent price display over the past week during which Ethereum prices fell by 1.64%.

Ethereum Traders Brace For Potential Sweep Before Reversal 
In an X post on November 1, Pillows shares data from Coinglass on the Ethereum liquidity heatmap, identifying significant resting liquidity on both sides of the current price action.

Notably, the upper band, which lies between $3,900 and $4,200, represents a heavy concentration of limit orders as many traders are positioning themselves for potential selling activity once ETH revisits this area. Therefore, this price range acts as a major resistance zone critical for market bulls to reclaim in any potential push for a sustained uptrend.

On the downside, there is also a notable liquidity cluster around $3,750 acting as a potential magnet for price and a key support area in a price crash situation.

Source: @TedPillows on X
Looking at this setup, Ted Pillows postulated that Ethereum could be setting up for a liquidity sweep, a common pattern where price dips into an area of high liquidity to trigger stop losses and fill bids before reversing upward. If this scenario plays out, a short-term move toward $3,750 could precede a sharp rebound, potentially targeting the $3,900–$4,200 resistance region once more.

With present market prices around $3,800, Ethereum could be eyeing a potential short-term gain of 10% gain but not without an initial correction and significant levels of long and short liquidations.

ETH Treasuries Close October With 550k Netflow Despite Offloading Fears
In other news, Ethereum treasury companies continue to display a strong market confidence despite fears of a possible sale amid the heavy price volatility seen in the last month. According to data from CoinMarketCap, Ethereum prices fell by 13.34% in the past month as the broader crypto market struggled amid various macro influences. 

Despite this negative performance, blockchain analytics firm Sentora reports that ETH treasuries registered a net inflow of 550,000 ETH. Although this figure falls well below the 1.5 million ETH inflows observed in August, it remains significant, underscoring investors’ continued confidence in Ethereum’s long-term value proposition.

At press time, Ethereum trades at $3,873, reflecting a minor 0.44% gain in the past 24 hours. Meanwhile, the daily trading volume is down by 53.83% and valued at $17.57 billion.

ETH trading at $3,874 on the daily chart | Source: ETHUSDT chart on Tradingview.com 
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Walmart and Costco have outperformed the S&P 500 over the past five years, but onestands out as the better long-term buy today.

People have to spend their money somewhere, and many are choosing budget-friendly favorites, Walmart (WMT 1.03%) and Costco (COST 0.80%). These retail giants generate almost $1 trillion in combined revenue each year, but they have different business models.

Costco focuses on membership warehouses and has 914 locations worldwide . You don't need a membership to enter one of Walmart's 10,750 retail stores , but you do need a membership to enter one of the company's 600 Sam's Club locations . Both retailers use their scale to offer affordable prices on various products, including essentials like groceries.

Both retail giants have outperformed the S&P 500 over the past five years. Some investors may want to diversify into both stocks, but if you could only choose Walmart or Costco, there is a clear winner.

Walmart gets digital
Walmart's business strategy has revolved around opening as many discount retail stores as possible. That formula has worked well for decades, but Walmart's future growth opportunities come from e-commerce and online ads.

E-commerce sales increased by 25% globally in the second quarter, as Walmart continues to penetrate into Amazon's (AMZN +9.77%) domain. The company's retail chain works to its advantage since store-fulfilled pickup and delivery are the driving forces behind Walmart's e-commerce success.

Walmart's global advertising business is also growing quickly, showing a 46% year-over-year improvement in the second quarter. It's still a small part of Walmart's overall business. Advertising accounted for $4.4 billion of Walmart's $681.0 billion in fiscal 2024 revenue. However, advertising has higher margins than Walmart's retail business, which can translate into higher net income growth.

Costco retains customers better than most retailers

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Costco doesn't have as many stores as Walmart, but its customers come back more often and spend more money. That's based on Costco's rising comparable sales growth, a metric that shows how much Costco's existing stores grew year-over-year. In other words, a retailer can't game this number by doubling their store count in a short period of time.

Costco posted 5.7% same-store sales growth in Q4 FY25 . International stores are growing at a faster rate than Costco's U.S. locations, which is a common trend among retail giants. You can also find the same trend with Walmart's comparable sales growth, but Walmart's growth rate is lower than Costco's, coming in at 4.3% year-over-year in the second quarter.

The wholesaler also has a growing e-commerce segment that was up by 15.6% compared to last year. Costco's September report indicates that the business is still growing at a healthy clip, with comparable sales up by 5.7% year-over-year . September's sales report is the first one that lumps e-commerce into the new "Digitally Enabled" segment, which includes all sales initiated with a digital device, whether it's fulfilled at a warehouse or a distribution center. Costco Travel sales are also included in this metric, which was up by 26.1% compared to September 2024.

Choosing between Walmart and Costco
Walmart and Costco are the two clear leaders in the retail industry, offering a wide range of affordable products. Both stocks have outperformed the S&P 500 over the past five years and give dividends to their shareholders.

Costco delivered 8% year-over-year revenue growth in its fourth quarter, which edged out Walmart's 4.8% year-over-year revenue growth rate. Costco also has higher comparable sales growth than Walmart.

Revenue growth is a key factor when comparing stocks, but it doesn't tell the whole story. Walmart's growing advertising business gives the company a better shot at expanding its profit margins in the long run. Higher profit margins can help Walmart grow its net income faster than Costco, even if Costco continues to deliver higher revenue growth.

Walmart's net income jumped by 56% year-over-year in the second quarter, which was much higher than Costco's 10.9% year-over-year net income improvement. This difference partially explains why Walmart has been the better-performing stock year-to-date.

Investors also have to consider each stock's valuation, and if you're looking at the popular P/E ratio, Walmart is the clear winner. Walmart currently trades at a 40 P/E ratio compared to Costco's 51 P/E ratio.

While Costco has higher revenue growth, Walmart's profits are growing at a faster rate, and WMT shares have a low valuation. Combining that with Walmart's high-margin advertising growth makes WMT stock the better buy right now.

Now could be the time to pick up shares in the struggling fast-casual chain before a potential turnaround.

Chipotle Mexican Grill's (CMG 2.61%) struggles continued in the third quarter -- on Wednesday, it delivered a report that revealed another quarter of lackluster same-store sales, and management lowered its guidance for the year. That sent the stock plunging. It's now down by about 45% year to date.

But is that decline a buying opportunity or should investors run for the hills?

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After two straight quarters of falling comparable-restaurant sales, Chipotle did see same-store sales tick up slightly by 0.3% in Q3. Transactions edged down 0.8%, but its average check size rose 1.1%.

The company said that people from low- to middle-income households have significantly reduced the frequency of their visits to Chipotle, and it estimates that those demographics account for about 40% of its customers. It said consumers between the ages of 25 and 35, in particular, have cut back on their discretionary spending. It also said that promotions and discounting across the industry have intensified, as has menu innovation among its competitors.

Towards the end of July and into August, the chain saw a marked step down in transactions. An increase in marketing spending and the introduction of carne asada and red chimichurri in early October helped a bit, but it has seen softness increase in recent weeks.

As a result, Chipotle is now expecting its same-store sales to be down by a low single-digit percentage for the year. That compares to an earlier outlook of flat comparable-restaurant sales. Management also walked back its guidance that it would return to mid-single-digit same-store sales growth in 2026, saying that its outlook now will depend on the consumer landscape. Instead, it will focus on getting the number of transactions up while keeping price increases to a minimum.

Overall, Chipotle's revenue rose by 7.5% to $3 billion in the quarter, while adjusted earnings per share (EPS) increased by 7.4% to $0.29. That was pretty much in line with analysts' expectations.

Restaurant-level operating margins slipped by 100 basis points to 24.5%. This is an important metric, as it measures how profitable the individual restaurants are. This metric could remain under pressure next year, as the company does not anticipate price increases to keep up with inflationary pressures, which will cut into its gross margin.

The company continued to add new locations. It now expects to open between 315 and 345 restaurants this year, and between 350 and 370 in 2026. Between 10 and 15 of the new locations next year will be in international markets with partners, as it slowly begins to expand outside of North America.

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Is it time to buy the dip?
Chipotle continues to face a difficult environment, but from my own recent experiences, it also continues to not help itself. It has ballooned in size, and now, it needs to keep better track of how some of its locations are being run. This is especially true if Chipotle indeed wants to become more guest-centric.

It still should have levers to pull to eventually help drive same-store sales back upward. These include finally coming up with some strong dessert options, as well as perhaps offering breakfast items. For now, management seems content to focus on using technology to help improve efficiency.

Meanwhile, it still has plenty of opportunity for expansion. Management sees the potential to have as many as 7,000 locations in the U.S., versus the around 4,000 restaurants it has today. Meanwhile, it's still just dipping its toe into international markets.

From a valuation standpoint, the stock now trades at a forward price-to-earnings (P/E) multiple of about 24 based on 2026 estimates. That's one of the cheapest valuations it has been at in years. However, I wouldn't say it's in the bargain bin yet.

All in all, I think Chipotle can be turned around, but it may take some time. Considering its current valuation, I think investors can start accumulating shares on this dip, but I'd be ready to buy more on any further decline.

SummaryMonotaRO, the Japanese business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce platform, was the largest detractor during the quarter.Pawn shop operator FirstCash was the top contributor during the quarter.Aggregates producer Martin Marietta Materials was a top contributor for the period. KanawatTH/iStock via Getty Images

The following segment was excerpted from the Aristotle Global Equity Advisory Q3 2025 Commentary.

Contributors and Detractors for 3Q 2025 Relative Contributors Relative Detractors FirstCash (FCFS) MonotaRO (OTCPK:MONOY) Cameco (CCJ) Nemetschek (OTCPK:NEMTF)

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Strong quarterly results weren't enough to stop EBay stock from selling off.

EBay (EBAY 3.03%) stock got hit hard in this week's trading despite a better-than-expected quarterly report from the company. The e-commerce specialist's share price sank 16.4% in the week.

EBay published its third-quarter results on Oct. 29 and reported sales and earnings for the period that outperformed Wall Street's forecasts. Unfortunately, the company showed some margin weakness in the quarter -- and its forward guidance wound up leading to big sell-offs.

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Q3 beats couldn't prevent sell-offs for EBay stock
EBay notched non-GAAP (adjusted) earnings per share (EPS) of $1.36 on revenue of $2.82 billion in Q3, beating the average Wall Street analyst estimate's call for per-share earnings of $1.33 on revenue of $2.73 billion. Sales were up roughly 9% year over year in the period, and adjusted EPS rose 14% compared to last year's quarter. The company's operating margin declined from 23.1% in last year's quarter to 20.4% in this year's period, and its adjusted operating margin declined from 27.2% to 27.1%.

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EBay actually issued better-than-expected sales guidance for Q4, with its target for sales between $2.83 billion and $2.89 billion coming in well ahead of the average Wall Street target for sales of $2.79 billion in the period. Unfortunately, the revenue guidance came with a pretty significant catch.

For Q4, EBay is guiding for adjusted EPS to be between $1.31 and $1.36. Meanwhile, the average analyst estimate had called for adjusted per-share earnings of $1.39. So, while the business expects to post strong sales this quarter, weakness for margins is causing investors to assign lower valuation multiples to the stock.

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Lumen's momentum in the AI space is powering incredible gains for the stock.

Lumen (LUMN 0.58%) stock closed out this week's trading with big gains despite volatile trading Friday. The company's share price surged 27.1% higher across the stretch.

Lumen's valuation soared this week on the heels of a new partnership with Palantir and the announcement of two other deals. The company actually saw a significant pullback after it published its third-quarter earnings, but the stock regained ground after an initial valuation contraction.

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Lumen rallies on big partnership news
On Oct. 23, Lumen announced that it had entered a partnership with Palantir to support next-generation artificial intelligence (AI) network technologies for enterprises. The bullish momentum from the announcement extended into this week's trading.

Lumen then published a press release on Oct. 28 announcing that it was partnering with QTS Data Centers and would be providing infrastructure technologies to support the company's 16 data centers across the country. The next day, Lumen announced it was teaming up with Commvault on initiatives to improve enterprise data security.

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Lumen shares wobbled following the company's Q3 release
Lumen issued its Q3 report after the market closed on Oct. 31, and shares pulled back the next day despite the company posting stronger-than-anticipated results. The business posted a non-GAAP (adjusted) loss of $0.20 per share on sales of $3.09 billion, topping the average analyst estimates for an adjusted loss of $0.27 on revenue of $3.04 billion.

While the Q3 print came in better than expected, some investors were hoping that the company would raise its full-year performance targets in response to sales momentum for the company's private-connectivity-fabric services. Shares lost ground early in Friday's trading but bounced back as the day progressed, allowing the stock to close out the week with huge gains.

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HomeIndustriesEnergyPublished: Nov. 2, 2025 at 3:27 p.m. ET

The eight nations of OPEC+ announced Sunday they will pause oil-production hikes in the first quarter of 2026, following a modest increase in December, as part of an effort to avoid a glut of crude.

The group of major oil producers, led by Saudi Arabia, said Sunday they will boost output in December by 137,000 barrels a day, the same production boost announced for October and November. But they said they would “pause the production increments” from January to March, “due to seasonality.” The first quarter generally shows weaker demand.

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According to the lawsuit, Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Quantum Corporation improperly recognized revenue during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025; (2) as a result, Quantum Corporation would need to restate its previously filed financial statements for the fiscal third quarter ended December 31, 2024; and (3) as a result, defendants' statements about its business, operations, and prospects, were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
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BERKELEY, Calif., Nov. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Caribou Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: CRBU), a leading clinical-stage CRISPR genome-editing biopharmaceutical company, today announced that it will hold a webcast beginning at 8:00 am ET on Monday, November 3, 2025, to report new data from the ANTLER phase 1 clinical trial evaluating vispacabtagene regedleucel (vispa-cel; formerly CB-010), an allogeneic anti-CD19 CAR-T cell therapy, in patients with relapsed or refractory B cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (r/r B-NHL) and report the first clinical data from the CaMMouflage Phase 1 clinical trial evaluating CB-011, an allogeneic anti-BCMA CAR-T cell therapy, in patients with r/r multiple myeloma. The Company will also report its anticipated pivotal phase 3 trial design for vispa-cel and next steps for the continued clinical development of CB-011.

Geopolitical dynamics caused some big swings for BlackSky stock this week.

BlackSky (BKSY +7.32%) stock suffered a double-digit pullback over the last week of trading. The satellite tech company's share price declined 10.7% across the stretch.

BlackSky saw a valuation contraction this week in response to U.S.-China trade news. On the other hand, the stock did see some recovery momentum in Friday's session following indications that the war between Russia and Ukraine doesn't have an easy end in sight. Even with the pullback, BlackSky stock is up roughly 96% year to date.

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BlackSky stock sinks amid easing of U.S.-China tensions
President Donald Trump met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea this week, and the two leaders were able to get a trade deal done at their meeting. While the trade agreement between the two countries was less comprehensive than some investors were hoping for, it does signal a near-term de-escalation in the trade war and other sources of geopolitical tensions. BlackSky provides satellite-based intelligence for military operations, and its stock has seen gains in conjunction with tense dynamics between the U.S. and China.

Russia-Ukraine news prompted some recovery for BlackSky stock
Despite sell-offs for most of the week, BlackSky stock saw rebound momentum in Friday's trading as new developments in the war between Russia and Ukraine hit the wire. Ukraine carried out strikes on Russian oil pipelines on Friday, and news emerged that Russia would be ramping up its bombing campaigns. Talks between the U.S. and Russia regarding nuclear arms also deteriorated. BlackSky has been providing satellite intel services to aid Ukraine's war effort, and it could continue to win contracts related to the conflict.

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WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of common stock of Avantor, Inc. (NYSE: AVTR) between March 5, 2024 and October 28, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”). A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than December 29, 2025.

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Dogecoin faces mounting pressure as long-term holders sell and technical indicators turn bearish. Key support at $0.17 is at risk with potential decline to $0.14.

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2 November 2025, 08:19 PM

Dogecoin is experiencing considerable pressure, with November being a particularly challenging month for the popular meme cryptocurrency. The token is currently trading near $0.18, having dropped 27% from its monthly high, although it briefly recovered by 1.2%. The market information suggests a fundamental shift in the behavior of holders, which is likely to drive prices downward.

Long-Term Wallets Reverse CourseThe on-chain indicators suggest a significant shift in the sentiment of experienced DOGE holders. The Hodler Net Position Change indicator registered a significant shift on October 31, as it changed its course of action by recording a negative figure of an 8.2 million DOGE inflow and a 22 million DOGE outflow in one day. This 36%  behavioral turnaround is the largest in recent weeks, as depicted by Glassnode.

Source: Glassnode

These long-term wallets have traditionally been stable when the market is unstable. Their selling behavior currently indicates a lack of confidence in short-term price movements. The fact that liquidating positions is initiated by holders who have shown patience before is usually an indicator of worsening market conditions. The ongoing exudations cause more selling pressure, which might be unable to be accommodated by current support levels.

Cost basis analysis suggests that the range between $0.177 and $0.179 is the main line of defense that DOGE has. The 3.78 billion tokens that last changed hands within this zone constitute the strongest accumulation area of tokens in the short term. This level has resisted pullbacks since the beginning of October.

Source: Glassnode

This buffer is, however, undermined by the rising mass of tokens being transferred by long-term holders. The support may break down in case the selling becomes more intense. Below $0.17, there is little buying interest until a range of $ 0.14, which creates a void in buying power that may trigger an accelerating downward trend.

Death Cross Formation Confirms Bearish StructureTechnical signals indicate a greater weight on the downside. The current downtrend was started by the 50-day exponential moving average crossing the 200-day EMA towards the end of October. The 100-day EMA is approaching a bearish crossover with the 200-day EMA, marking a second death cross that was previously formed.

Source: TradingView

This trend typically leads to prolonged downturns and represents long-term vulnerability across various periods. The consecutive death crosses formed enhance the argument of further selling pressure. The bearish technical structure is likely to persist unless it is accompanied by significant buying volume.

DOGE is already resisting at the near-term levels of $0.20 and $0.21. The token has not been able to break above $0.21 since mid-October, and significant demand would be required. The downside risk is high until buyers exert control that is above these levels.

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Fed injects $29 billion via record repo as Treasury stress rises.China’s record liquidity boost fuels global stimulus momentum.Bitcoin traders eye renewed upside as liquidity expands worldwide.The Federal Reserve (Fed) injected $29.4 billion into the US banking system through overnight repo operations on Friday, the largest single-day move since the dot-com era. At the same time, China’s central bank deployed a record cash infusion to reinforce its domestic banking sector.

These coordinated liquidity moves signal a turning point for global risk assets, especially Bitcoin (BTC). Traders are closely monitoring how central banks act to stabilize markets ahead of 2026.

Fed’s Liquidity Move Highlights Market TensionThe Fed’s unusually large overnight repo operation followed sharp Treasury sell-offs and reflected growing stress in short-term credit markets.

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Fed Reserve just pumped $29.4 Billion into the U.S. Banking System through overnight repos 🤯 This amount far surpasses even the peak of the Dot Com Bubble 👀 Probably Fine, carry on pic.twitter.com/NsaoeJix0n

— Barchart (@Barchart) November 1, 2025
Overnight repos enable institutions to exchange securities for cash, providing immediate liquidity in times of tight market conditions. The October 31 injection set a multi-decade record, even compared to the dot-com bubble era.

Many analysts interpret this move as a clear response to stress in Treasury markets. When bond yields rise and funding becomes more expensive, the Fed often steps in to limit systemic risks.

These interventions also expand the money supply, a factor that often correlates with rallies in risk assets such as Bitcoin.

Meanwhile, Fed Governor Christopher Waller recently called for an interest rate cut in December, indicating a potential shift toward more accommodative policy.

This contrasts with earlier hawkish remarks from Fed Chair Jerome Powell, whose caution has fueled market uncertainty. Polymarket data now puts the odds for a third 2025 rate cut at 65%, down from 90%, showing shifting expectations for monetary policy.

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If the Fed fails to meet these expectations, markets could face a sharp downturn. Investors have already priced in easier policy, and any reversal might cause capital to exit riskier assets.

The difficult balance between liquidity injections and rate policy highlights the Fed’s challenge as it manages inflation and financial stability.

China’s Record Cash Infusion Boosts Global LiquidityMeanwhile, China’s central bank also executed a record cash injection into domestic banks, aiming to support economic growth amid softening demand. The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) increased liquidity in a bid to keep lending active and prevent credit tightening. This action comes as Beijing addresses deflation and a weakened property sector.

🏦 China’s M2 Just Surpassed the U.S. by Over $25 Trillion

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The size of the PBOC’s move is comparable to its responses during past crises. By supplying extra funds, the central bank wants to lower borrowing costs and stimulate credit growth.

Such stimulus also expands global money supply and could contribute to asset inflation in stocks and cryptocurrencies.

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Historically, simultaneous liquidity boosts by the Fed and PBOC have preceded major Bitcoin rallies. The 2020-2021 bull run happened alongside aggressive monetary easing after the COVID-19 outbreak.

Crypto traders now watch for a similar trend, as increased liquidity can lead investors to seek alternative assets that hedge against currency devaluation.

China’s liquidity has shown a stronger correlation with Bitcoin’s price than that of the U.S.

Many analysts still focus exclusively on U.S. macroeconomic data — and of course, America’s influence is undeniable.
But for almost two decades, other global powers have been gaining… https://t.co/oy0RUtaGHX

— Joao Wedson (@joao_wedson) November 1, 2025
Macro analysts describe the situation as a “liquidity tug-of-war” between Washington and Beijing. The Fed is balancing inflation and financial stability, while the PBOC seeks to promote growth without fueling further debt. The outcome will influence risk appetite and set the tone for asset performance in 2025.

Bitcoin’s Macro Outlook Depends on Ongoing LiquidityBitcoin’s price has remained steady in recent weeks, staying within a narrow band as traders weigh the impact of central bank actions.

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Bitcoin (BTC) Price Performance. Source: TradingViewThe pioneer crypto shows signs of consolidation, with Coinglass data indicating open interest dropped from above 100,000 contracts in October to near 90,000 in early November. This decrease signals caution among derivatives traders.

Despite subdued activity, the environment could become positive for Bitcoin if global liquidity continues to grow. Lower inflation in the US, paired with an expanding money supply, favors risk-taking.

Many institutional investors now consider Bitcoin a store of value, especially when monetary expansion puts pressure on the purchasing power of traditional currencies.

However, Bitcoin’s rally may depend on the decisions of central banks. If the Fed reduces liquidity too soon through scaled-back repo operations or unexpected rate hikes, any positive momentum could quickly vanish.

Likewise, if China’s stimulus fails to revive its economy, global risk sentiment may weaken, impacting speculative assets.

The next several weeks will show whether central banks maintain liquidity support or prioritize inflation control. For Bitcoin, the outcome could decide if 2026 brings another strong bull run or just continued consolidation.

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Between October 30 and November 1, Pi Coin formed a higher low while RSI made a lower low — a hidden bullish divergence that signals the ongoing rebound could extend.The 50-period EMA is approaching a cross above the 200-period EMA, a setup known as a golden crossover that often confirms growing bullish momentum.The Money Flow Index (MFI) remains above 56, showing steady inflows and dip buying from retail traders. As long as MFI stays above this mark, Pi Coin’s bounce remains intact.The Pi Coin price rebound is surprising many traders. Over the past week, it’s up 17.3%, trimming monthly losses to just 5.4%. Even the last 24 hours have seen mild gains of around 0.6%.

The broader setup now hints at a continuation of this recovery. Let’s look at what the charts reveal and why the bounce might still have some room to run.

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Daily and 4-Hour Charts Show Momentum BuildingThe first sign of strength comes from the daily chart. Between October 30 and November 1, PI price made a higher low while the Relative Strength Index (RSI) — which measures buying versus selling strength on a scale of 0 to 100 — made a lower low. This mismatch, called a hidden bullish divergence, often signals that sellers are losing control and the near-term uptrend (the weekly one) might continue.

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This daily RSI pattern aligns with what’s happening on the shorter 4-hour chart. The 50-period Exponential Moving Average (EMA), which tracks the average price weighted toward recent candles, is nearing a crossover above the 200-period EMA.

4-our Chart Teases A Bullish Crossover: TradingViewTraders refer to this setup as a “golden crossover,” which typically indicates growing bullish momentum. If this crossover happens, it could strengthen the case for a continued Pi Coin price recovery in the short term.

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Retail Money Keeps FlowingOne reason the Pi Coin price hasn’t lost steam yet is continued activity from retail traders. The Money Flow Index (MFI) — which tracks both price and trading volume to measure buying and selling pressure — has been forming higher highs since October 24.

Pi Coin Retail Still Active: TradingViewAlthough MFI dipped slightly after October 29, it has since rebounded, indicating renewed inflows. It currently holds around 58, above the neutral 50 line. As long as it stays above 56.45 and doesn’t make a lower low, it suggests traders are still buying dips, helping the Pi Coin price sustain its bounce.

Key Levels To Watch For Pi Coin PriceOn the Pi Network price chart, the first major resistance sits at $0.255. A clean daily close above that could push Pi toward $0.270, marking an 8.4% move from current levels. If that range breaks, the next target becomes $0.293, followed by $0.340 and $0.376 as extended upside levels.

On the downside, $0.21 serves as the first major level of support. Below that, $0.194 remains a strong floor for now. However, if $0.194 fails to hold, it would invalidate the current bullish setup and expose Pi Coin to a deeper correction toward $0.153.

Pi Coin Price Analysis: TradingViewFor now, momentum indicators and retail activity hint that Pi Coin’s bounce still has some life — but sustaining it depends on holding above $0.243 and breaking through $0.255 in the coming days.

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Cardano’s co-founder, Charles Hoskinson, has described the upcoming integration of x402 as “very big for Cardano,” marking one of the network’s most promising technological shifts in years.

Hoskinson’s comment came after a major announcement revealing the first x402 proof-of-concept memecoin mint on the Masumi network. This milestone demonstrates how the new payment standard could change blockchain automation and AI-driven transactions.

x402 is developed around the HTTP 402 “Payment Required” status code. It allows users to pay for resources via API calls without needing registration, OAuth, or complex authentication steps.

The project was initially developed by Coinbase and integrated into Google’s Agent-Payment Protocol (AP2) to enable seamless, verifiable payments between AI agents and services, thereby automating on-chain transactions in real-time.

For Cardano, this means the blockchain could evolve into a financial backbone for the AI agent economy, facilitating trustless microtransactions at scale.

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The proof-of-concept demo walks users through the payment process. When a visitor interacts with the demo page, it triggers a “402: Payment Required” message. Users can then connect their wallets, construct the payment, and once it’s confirmed on-chain, gain access to the previously locked resources, in this case, minting memecoins.

While the demo itself is not a real token launch, it offers a glimpse into how future dApps might use x402 for automated access payments.

According to developer Patrick Tobler, the team is now drafting the x402 standard for both Cardano and Masumi to integrate it directly with Masumi smart contracts.

This approach goes beyond address-to-address transfers to creating a more powerful and flexible payment infrastructure.

Industry analysts see x402’s arrival as a major catalyst for Cardano’s ecosystem. Reports indicate that the protocol has already processed nearly 500,000 transactions within a week and is being adopted by tech leaders such as Google, AWS, and Visa.

Analysts are also eyeing a bullish trend for ADA, with projections suggesting a potential climb to $1.20 by early 2026 if momentum holds.

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Coinbase is reportedly closer to acquiring stablecoin infrastructure startup BVNK.

The cryptocurrency exchange is in late-stage discussions on the approximately $2 billion purchase, Bloomberg news reported Friday (Oct. 31), citing sources familiar with the matter.

The company’s venture capital arm, Coinbase Ventures, is an investor in BVNK, the report added. One of the sources told Bloomberg that Coinbase expects to finalize the deal either later this year or early in 2026.

Coinbase issued a statement to Bloomberg saying that the company does not “comment on rumors or speculation.”

“Driven by our mission to expand economic freedom globally, we actively explore various opportunities — whether through building, acquiring, partnering, or investing — to advance our mission,” the statement added.

PYMNTS has contacted BVNK for comment but has not yet gotten a reply. 

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The Bloomberg report noted that, if completed, the acquisition would be the latest in several stablecoin-related deals since the U.S. passed the GENIUS Act in July. Credit card issuers and banks alike are experimenting with blockchain-based assets as a way to streamline payments.

As PYMNTS wrote last week, Coinbase is expecting the GENIUS Act to help fuel further growth in adoption of its USDC stablecoin, as the legislation helps open new institutional payment channels. On an international scale, Coinbase continues to add distribution routes in Brazil and India, eyeing markets with burgeoning digital-payments infrastructure.

“Together, these initiatives mark Coinbase’s most tangible move into payments — a segment long seen as crypto’s next frontier but historically hampered by volatility and regulation. The firm’s bet is that regulated stablecoins like USDC will bridge that gap,” that report said.

The company had just reported $1.9 billion in total revenue for the third quarter 2025, a 25% increase over the prior period.

The Bloomberg report follows a story in mid-October by Fortune that both Coinbase and Mastercard were in contention to acquire BVNK, with Coinbase leading the bidding process. The magazine later reported that Coinbase holds exclusivity with BVNK for takeover talks in the wake of that bidding process, citing unnamed sources.

BVNK has also attracted investments from the likes of Visa, Tiger Global, and as reported here last month, Citi Ventures.

“Stablecoins are seeing increased interest in use for settlement of on-chain and crypto asset transactions,” said Arvind Purushotham, head of Citi Ventures. “We were impressed by BVNK’s enterprise-grade infrastructure, and their proven track record.”

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Recent on-chain data shows that a relevant class of Bitcoin investors known as long-term holders has continued to move out of their market positions.

LTHs Actively Switching To Distribution 
In a November 1st post on social media platform X, popular on-chain analyst Burak Kesmeci shared an insight into the prevalent structural bias among Bitcoin’s long-term holders. Kesmeci’s analysis hinges on the Long-Term Holder Net Position Change metric, which tracks the net buying or selling behavior of Bitcoin’s long-term investors over a period of 30 days.

Related Reading: Bitcoin At A ‘Do-Or-Die’ Level As Cycle Faces First Real Test: Analyst

A positive reading is usually interpreted as a sign that the LTHs are in a net accumulation phase, as there are more market participants within this investor class buying Bitcoin than those who are selling. On the flipside, when the Long-Term Holder Net Position Change metric is negative, it means that the LTHs are in a distribution phase.

Kesmeci explained in his post that there has been an increasing amount of momentum towards the sell side of the metric. In the highlighted chart, around 400,000 BTC appears to have been sold off in the past 30 days. Interestingly, the LTHs don’t seem to be easing off on their sales — a behavior which stands equally as a source of concern. 

Source: @burak_kesmeci on X
In a case where Bitcoin’s long-term investors do desist from selling their holdings, Bitcoin could put in a local price bottom, as this typically indicates renewed interest and ‘smart money’ positioning for the next cycle. However, if this distribution momentum continues to grow, the premier cryptocurrency could continue towards the downside, as its long-term holders continue to inject more bearish pressure.

LTH 2.2% Supply Drop Relatively Modest — Analyst
In another X post, crypto pundit Darkfost shed light on the implications of Bitcoin’s LTH behavior shift. According to the analyst, the 2.2% “modest reduction” of Bitcoin LTH supply in October is not much to worry about, especially when compared to the levels seen in 2024. 

As of March 2024, Bitcoin’s LTH supply dropped by approximately 5.05%. In December, there was an even higher decline of about 5.2%. Darkfost implied that the present distribution the market is seeing could therefore be a result of early profit taking, where the market could soon see a rebound of the Bitcoin price. 

Nonetheless, the long-term holder net position’s trend is one that should be monitored, as a move back towards neutral readings could signal the start of an accumulation phase and subsequent price reversal to the upside.

As of this writing, BTC is valued at approximately $110,750, with no significant movement in the past 24 hours.

The price of BTC on the daily timeframe | Source: BTCUSDT chart on TradingView
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According to researchers at Cryptoquant, demand for bitcoin and ethereum in the U.S. has cooled significantly across spot and derivatives markets after the September rally. Cryptoquant: Coinbase Premium Drop Signals Fading U.S. Buying Pressure A new Cryptoquant report shows that U.S.

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Solana Foundation manager Vibhu cautioned XRP investors about the token’s slower growth compared to Solana’s. This comes amid calls for a debate between the two networks.

Expert Says Solana Is Far Ahead of XRP in Network Growth
In a post on X, Vibhu called attention to what he described as “extremely mediocre” growth on the XRP Ledger (XRPL). The expert highlighted data suggesting the network has failed to keep pace with broader market growth.

According to figures he cited from XRPSCAN, the daily active accounts on the XRP Ledger have remained roughly 25,000 for the past three years. In comparison, Solana is averaging more than 2.5 million daily active users, a 100x gap.

Source: XRPScan
Additionally, XRP processes about 1.5 million transactions per day, while Solana handles around 100 million.

On-chain volume comparisons also show that XRP’s monthly transfer volume stands between $50 billion and $60 billion, while Solana’s stablecoin transactions alone reached nearly $2 trillion in October.

This level of activity has attracted the institutional interest of Wall Street. CoinGape previously reported that Western Union plans to launch a Solana-backed stablecoin. The company aims to roll out the token by 2026.

Vibhu dismissed claims that bots inflate Solana’s metrics. He noted that data from analytics firm Blockworks excludes wash volume. 

“Given that both XRPL and Solana have low transaction fees, there’s no reason one would attract bots more than the other,” he argued.

However, the XRPL has made recent technical upgrades. Developers recently introduced the Multi-Purpose Token (MPT) standard. This is designed to simplify the tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs). 

XRP Community Divided Over Ledger’s Growth
The Ripple community is growing increasingly divided over the current state of the XRPL. This occurs as discussions concerning its long-term potential and slow network activity heat up.

Some investors have argued that the foundation has become disconnected from its original purpose. They implied that while other blockchain foundations stay focused on a single network, the XRPL is spreading its resources across multiple projects.

However, XRPL Validator Vet argued that the ledger’s greatest strength lies in its ability to diversify.

“The XRPL is one of the last blockchains that truly embodies the ‘be your own bank’ mentality,” Vet explained. 

Vet noted that while Solanavand and similar networks have built extensive developer ecosystems, XRPL’s built-in tool makes it inherently ready for business use cases.

Vet further noted that the two blockchains serve different purposes and are at distinct stages of adoption. According to him, Solana’s open developer framework naturally drives high activity levels. XRP, on the other hand, prioritizes reliability and integrated tools at the protocol level.

The renewed discussion comes shortly after Vibhu publicly challenged Ripple executives and the token’s community to a live debate on on-chain data. The foundation manager’s comments prompted recent comparisons between the two blockchains.

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Nearly 8 million Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) tokens have been incinerated following the inaugural filing of a Shiba Inu ETF, rekindling interest in the popular meme token.

The burn rate of Shiba Inu has seen a dramatic increase of 208% within a span of 24 hours on Saturday, as per the data provided by the SHIB on-chain tracking platform Shibburn.

This has led to a total of 7,943,107 SHIB being permanently eliminated from circulation.

The spike in the burn metric coincided with the submission of the first-ever spot Shiba Inu ETF by a prominent U.S. investment firm that manages over $1.7 trillion in assets.

Also Read: Shiba Inu Burn Skyrockets 2,033%, 5.7 Million SHIB Sent to Dead Wallets

This development has not only thrust SHIB back into the spotlight but also positioned it alongside leading crypto assets such as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), XRP, and Solana in SEC filings.

After several days of downturn, SHIB has witnessed a revival in its burn activity, indicating increased demand amid rising optimism within the SHIB ecosystem.

This change in sentiment is mirrored in the Shiba Inu price, which has experienced a slight resurgence, climbing 2.49% over the last day.

Why It Matters: The burning of Shiba Inu tokens is a significant event as it reduces the supply of SHIB, potentially increasing its value. The filing of the first Shiba Inu ETF has also sparked renewed interest in the meme token.

This move by a major U.S. investment firm not only validates the potential of SHIB but also brings it into the mainstream, alongside top crypto assets.

The increased burn activity and the subsequent price rise indicate a positive shift in market sentiment towards SHIB, which could lead to further price appreciation in the future.

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Two major crypto whales have opened a combined $71 million short position against ASTER. They made the moves after Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) revealed that he had personally purchased the token.

Whales Bet $71 Million Against ASTER After CZ’s Revelation
CZ made the announcement on X, writing, “Full disclosure. I just bought some Aster today, using my own money, on Binance. I am not a trader.I buy and hold.” The post reignited attention around ASTER. Recently, the Aster team launched a token buyback program that experts said could trigger a price spike.

Full disclosure. I just bought some Aster today, using my own money, on @Binance.

I am not a trader. I buy and hold. pic.twitter.com/wvmBwaXbKD

— CZ 🔶 BNB (@cz_binance) November 2, 2025

According to Lookonchain, one whale, using the wallet address 0x9eec…1daab, opened a massive $49.17 million short position on Hyperliquid, a decentralized perpetuals exchange. The position, set with 3x leverage, has since grown to 42.97 million ASTER valued at roughly $52.8 million, with a liquidation price of $2.09.

After CZ(@cz_binance) posted about buying $ASTER, trader 0x9eec has been adding more to his $ASTER shorts.

He now holds 42.97M $ASTER($52.8M) in shorts, with a liquidation price of $2.091.https://t.co/KMir3v6Slw pic.twitter.com/7UzWLFtVKK

— Lookonchain (@lookonchain) November 2, 2025

According to Whale Insider, a second whale, identified by a different wallet (0xBADBB…3eE6), soon followed. A trader made a deposit of 3.8 million USDC to open another short of $18.45 million on Hyperliquid. Combined, both whales hold approximately $71.25 million short on ASTER.

ASTER Surges by 27% on Bullish Binance Sentiment
At the time of writing, TradingView data indicates that the token has risen by 27% over 24 hours, coinciding with CZ’s revelation. Earlier, ASTER rallied 1500% after CZ’s endorsement of the project. His endorsement fueled market curiosity and increased whale activity.

ASTER jumped 27% within hours of CZ’s buy reveal, signaling renewed trader enthusiasm.
According to CoinGlass data, it turned out that the derivatives volume increased by 186% and reached $3.04 billion. The open interest in the token also rose 70% to $781.86 million, which confirms more leveraged trading.

ASTER long-to-short ratio on Binance stood at 1.90, indicating bullishness among traders. Top traders even displayed greater confidence. Their account ratio and position ratio stood at 1.83 and 2.08, respectively.

Even though whales were significantly shorting the token on Hyperliquid, Binance traders remained net-long. They are hoping that ASTER would continue increasing in price.

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Aster's token surged to a two-week high.

Binance’s co-founder and former CEO, Changpeng Zhao, continues with his support for the popular decentralized exchange focused on perpetual and spot trading. In his latest post, CZ, who was recently pardoned by US President Donald Trump, said he used his own money to purchase the DEX’s native token.

Full disclosure. I just bought some Aster today, using my own money, on @Binance.

I am not a trader. I buy and hold. pic.twitter.com/wvmBwaXbKD

— CZ 🔶 BNB (@cz_binance) November 2, 2025

He emphasized that he is not a trader but a holder, which suggests that he doesn’t plan to sell the tokens anytime soon, similar to what he has done with BNB.

The screenshot CZ shared shows that he has most likely bought 2,090,598 tokens, valued at over $1.9 million at the time of the purchase. However, his input had a dramatic and immediate effect on ASTER’s price, which skyrocketed instantly to a new two-week high of $1.30.

ASTER/USD. Source: TradingView
Despite losing some ground in the following minutes, the asset still trades above $1.20, which represents a 31% pump since he announced his acquisition.

It’s worth noting that this is not the first public endorsement from CZ. Shortly after the project launched a few months back, he congratulated the team on X and advised them to “keep building.” At the time, the underlying asset’s price soared once again, and whales rushed to purchase it following his comments on X.

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Ethereum (ETH) continues to face market pressure, slipping below the $4,000 mark as traders grapple with uncertainty following October's sharp correction. The drop, triggered by a wave of liquidations and fading momentum, has raised questions about whether the asset can regain its bullish footing.