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October 20, 2025 7:40 AM EDT | Source: Adaptimmune Therapeutics PLC
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Oxford, United Kingdom--(Newsfile Corp. - October 20, 2025) - Adaptimmune Therapeutics plc (NASDAQ: ADAP) ("Adaptimmune" or the "Company") today announced that the Company's Board of Directors (the "Board") has determined to initiate the delisting of its American Depositary Shares ("ADSs"), each representing six ordinary shares, from The Nasdaq Capital Market ("Nasdaq") and deregistration under Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act").

Adrian Rawcliffe, Adaptimmune's Chief Executive Officer: "As we noted previously, the transaction with USWM CT, LLC, a subsidiary of US WorldMeds Partners, LLC (collectively, "US WorldMeds") followed an extensive review of strategic alternatives and represented the best path forward for Adaptimmune, our patients and other stakeholders. Since closing the transaction on July 31, 2025, we have been restructuring to support the assets transferred to US WorldMeds, and have continued our efforts to maximize value from our remaining assets including programs targeting PRAME and CD70. The delisting from Nasdaq and deregistration should facilitate cost reductions and further support our goal to maximize value going forward."

As previously reported by the Company, the Company received a written notice on September 22, 2025, from the Nasdaq Hearings Panel (the "Panel") confirming that the Company had been granted an exception period to regain compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2), which requires a minimum bid price of $1.00 per share (the "Bid Price Rule"). The Company had until December 1, 2025 to regain compliance with the Bid Price Rule. Failure to regain compliance by December 1, 2025 would result in the delisting of the Company's ADSs from Nasdaq.

On October 16, 2025, the Company notified The Nasdaq Stock Market, LLC, pursuant to authorization by the Board on October 15, 2025, that it intends to file a Form 25 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on or about October 28, 2025 to effect the voluntary delisting of the Company's ADSs from Nasdaq and to deregister the ADSs under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act. Following confirmation by The Nasdaq Stock Market, LLC on October 17, 2025, the Company currently expects that the trading of its ADSs on Nasdaq will be suspended following the closing of trading on Nasdaq on or about October 27, 2025.

Following the delisting, any trading in the Company's ADSs would only occur in privately negotiated sales and potentially on an over-the-counter market. The Company currently expects that its ADSs will be quoted on the OTC Pink Limited Market, a market operated by OTC Markets Group Inc. (an "OTC market"), so that a trading market may continue to exist for its ADSs. There is no guarantee, however, that a broker will continue to make a market in the ADSs and that trading of the ADSs will continue on an OTC market or otherwise.

Ninety days after the date of filing of the Form 25, the deregistration of the Company's ADSs under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act is expected to become effective. Following the delisting of the Company's ADSs from Nasdaq, the Company intends to file a Form 15 with the SEC certifying that it has fewer than 300 shareholders of record, upon which the Company's filing obligations under the Exchange Act will immediately be suspended, including the obligations to file all periodic reports.

The Board believes that the decision to delist the ADSs from Nasdaq and deregister and suspend the Company's reporting obligations under the Exchange Act is in the best interests of the Company and the holders of its ordinary shares and ADSs. As the Company continues with its efforts to maximize value from its remaining assets, the Board has determined that the burdens associated with operating as a registered public company listed on Nasdaq outweigh any advantages to the Company and the holders of its ordinary shares and ADSs. The Board's decision was based on careful review of numerous factors, including the potential for eliminating the significant costs associated with preparing and filing periodic reports with the SEC and the legal, audit and other expenses associated with being a public reporting company listed on Nasdaq, as well as the substantial costs and demands on management's time under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, SEC rules and Nasdaq listing standards.

About Adaptimmune
We are a biopharmaceutical company working to redefine the treatment of solid tumor cancers with cell therapies. In August 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") approved our first biologics license application ("BLA") for TECELRA® (afamitresgene autoleucel) ("TECELRA"), which is the first engineered T-cell therapy for the treatment of a solid tumor cancer approved in the U.S. In July 2025, TECELRA was acquired by US WorldMeds alongside letetresgene autoleucel ("lete-cel"), for people with synovial sarcoma and myxoid liposarcoma, in relation to which a commercial launch was planned for 2026. A third clinical candidate, uza-cel, and the collaboration with Galapagos related to that cell therapy was also assigned to US Worldmeds as part of the transaction. We are working to ensure a smooth transition of TECELRA, lete-cel and uza-cel to US WorldMeds. We have also developed certain pre-clinical assets including our PRAME directed T-cell therapy and our CD-70 directed TRuC therapy. We are looking for strategic options in relation to these assets.

Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. Forward-looking statements address our expected future business, financial performance, financial condition, as well as the results of operations and often contain words such as "anticipate" "believe," "expect," "may," "plan," "potential," "will," and similar expressions. Such statements are based only upon current expectations of Adaptimmune. Reliance should not be placed on these forward-looking statements because they involve certain risks and uncertainties. Such risks and uncertainties could cause our actual results to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements, and include, without limitation: risks associated with, and the timing and effectiveness of, the Company's voluntary delisting from Nasdaq; the Company's plans with respect to the delisting and deregistration of its ADSs; uncertainties regarding eligibility for and timing of quotation on an OTC market; and the trading of the Company's ADSs following the voluntary delisting of the ADSs from Nasdaq. For a further description of the risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements, as well as risks relating to our business in general, we refer you to our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the year ended December 31, 2024, our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date the statements were made and we do not undertake any obligation to update such forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

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Vancouver, Canada, Oct. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Clearmind Medicine Inc. (Nasdaq: CMND), (FSE: CWY0) (“Clearmind” or the "Company"), a clinical-stage biotech company focused on discovery and development of novel psychedelic-derived therapeutics to solve major under-treated health problems, today announced the publication of a U.S. patent application by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for its innovative combination therapy of 5-methoxy-2-aminoindane (MEAI) and N-Acylethanolamines, such as Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA), addressing binge behavior disorders.

The patent application stems from Clearmind’s ongoing collaboration with SciSparc Ltd. (Nasdaq: SPRC). This therapy targets multiple binge behaviors, including excessive alcohol consumption binge eating, smoking, compulsive shopping, and problematic sexual conduct. The combination leverages MEAI’s neuroplastic properties to reduce impulsivity and reward-seeking behavior, which, together with PEA, has shown a synergistic pharmacological effect and therefore potentially offering a breakthrough in treating substance use disorders and addictions by presenting a more effective and safer treatment than those available today.

This publication builds on Clearmind’s intellectual property portfolio. The Company has filed 13 patents related to its collaboration with SciSparc, focusing on MEAI and N-Acylethanolamines combinations for conditions such as alcohol use disorder, cocaine addiction, obesity and weight loss, and depression. Preclinical data supports MEAI's efficacy in mitigating addictive behaviors while preserving normal natural reward pathways.

“The publication of this U.S. patent application represents yet another advancement in our mission to pioneer safe and effective, next-generation treatments for binge behaviors,” said Dr. Adi Zuloff-Shani, CEO of Clearmind. “By combining MEAI’s unique neuroplastic profile with PEA’s synergistic benefits, we’re aiming to address a significant unmet needs in addiction medicine. We believe that this strengthens our position as a leader in psychedelic therapeutics and paves the way for additional clinical development.”

About Clearmind Medicine Inc.

Clearmind is a clinical-stage psychedelic pharmaceutical biotech company focused on the discovery and development of novel psychedelic-derived therapeutics to solve widespread and underserved health problems, including alcohol use disorder. Its primary objective is to research and develop psychedelic-based compounds and attempt to commercialize them as regulated medicines, foods or supplements.

The Company’s intellectual portfolio currently consists of nineteen patent families including 31 granted patents. The Company intends to seek additional patents for its compounds whenever warranted and will remain opportunistic regarding the acquisition of additional intellectual property to build its portfolio.

Shares of Clearmind are listed for trading on Nasdaq under the symbol "CMND" and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under the symbol “CWY0.”

For further information visit: https://www.clearmindmedicine.com or contact:

Investor Relations
[email protected]

Telephone: (604) 260-1566
US: [email protected]

General Inquiries
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www.Clearmindmedicine.com

Forward-Looking Statements:

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act and other securities laws. Words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates” and similar expressions or variations of such words are intended to identify forward-looking statements. For example, the Company is using forward-looking statements when it discusses how the combination of MEAI and PEA potentially offers a breakthrough in treating substance use disorders and addictions by presenting a more effective and safer treatment than those available today, the Company’s mission to pioneer safe and effective, next-generation treatments for binge behaviors, its aim to address significant unmet needs in addiction medicine and additional clinical development.  The Company cannot assure that any patent will issue as a result of a pending patent application or, if issued, whether it will issue in a form that will be advantageous to the Company. Forward-looking statements are not historical facts, and are based upon management’s current expectations, beliefs and projections, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain. Such expectations, beliefs and projections are expressed in good faith. However, there can be no assurance that management’s expectations, beliefs and projections will be achieved, and actual results may differ materially from what is expressed in or indicated by the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements. For a more detailed description of the risks and uncertainties affecting the Company, reference is made to the Company’s reports filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including, but not limited to, the risks detailed in the Company’s annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2024 and subsequent filings with the SEC. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date the statements are made. The Company assumes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, subsequent events or circumstances, changes in assumptions or changes in other factors affecting forward-looking information except to the extent required by applicable securities laws. If the Company does update one or more forward-looking statements, no inference should be drawn that the Company will make additional updates with respect thereto or with respect to other forward-looking statements. References and links to websites have been provided as a convenience, and the information contained on such websites is not incorporated by reference into this press release. Clearmind is not responsible for the contents of third-party websites.

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Vancouver, British Columbia – TheNewswire - October 20th, 2025 – Prismo Metals Inc. (the “Company”) (CSE: PRIZ) (OTCQB: PMOMF) is pleased to announce a non-brokered private placement (the “Private Placement”) of 12.5 million units of the Company (“Units”) at an issue price of $0.10 per Unit for minimum gross proceeds of $1,250,000. Each Unit will consist of one common share in the capital of the Company (a “Share”) and one-half of one common share purchase warrant of the Company (each whole warrant, a “Warrant”). Each Warrant will entitle the holder to purchase one Share for a period of thirty-six (36) months from the date of issue at an exercise price of $0.175. The Warrants will contain an accelerated expiry clause (the “Acceleration Clause“). Pursuant to the Acceleration Clause, if the Shares of the Company close at or above $0.25 for ten (10) consecutive trading days on the Canadian Securities Exchange (“CSE“), then the Company may accelerate the expiry date of the Warrants by issuing a news release announcing the accelerated Warrant term, pursuant to which the Warrants will expire on the 30th calendar days after the date of such news release.

The Company intends to use the net proceeds of the Private Placement primarily for drilling at its Silver King project and for general corporate purposes. In August 2025, Prismo submitted a plan of operations for the drill program with the Forest Service in Arizona. The first phase of drilling at Silver King will consist of a minimum of 1,000 meters.

Dr. Craig Gibson, Chief Exploration Officer of Prismo commented: “This first phase is designed to test the upper half of the steeply dipping pipelike Silver King mineralized body as well as potentially mineralization adjacent to the dense stockwork that was the focus of historic mining. Follow up drilling will expand on the initial program based on the results and may include separate targets outside of the historic mining area, such as the polymetallic vein mentioned above. The discovery of the two mineralized veins and porphyry style mineralization has resulted in Prismo evaluating a larger drill program to test those targets.”

Dr. Gibson added: “We have also received the overlimit assays for silver for four samples from the Ripsey mine, which range from 132 to 224 g/t Ag. These results confirm the high-grade nature of the mineralization along the Ripsey vein, exposed at the surface and in underground workings over about 600 meters along strike.”

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Figure 1. Proposed drill pads for the Silver King project in the process of being permitted.

Figure 2. Cross section through the Silver King mine workings showing proposed drill holes (in black) to test the pipelike mineralized body (in red)

The Private Placement will also be made available to existing shareholders of the Company who, as of the close of business on October 18th, 2025, held Shares (and who continue to hold such Shares as of the closing date of the Private Placement), pursuant to the existing securityholder exemption set out in BC Instrument 45-534 – Exemption From Prospectus Requirement for Certain Trades to Existing Security Holders (the “Existing Securityholder Exemption”). The Existing Securityholder Exemption limits a shareholder to a maximum investment of CAD$15,000 in a 12-month period unless the shareholder has obtained advice regarding the suitability of the investment and, if the shareholder is resident in a jurisdiction of Canada, that advice has been obtained from a person that is registered as an investment dealer in the jurisdiction. If the Company receives subscriptions from investors relying on the Existing Securityholder Exemption exceeding the maximum amount of the Private Placement, the Company intends to adjust the subscriptions received on a pro-rata basis.

The Units issued pursuant to the Private Placement, and the Existing Securityholder Exemption will be subject to a four-month hold period from the closing date of the Private Placement under applicable Canadian securities laws, in addition to such other restrictions as may apply under applicable securities laws of jurisdictions outside Canada.

The Company may pay finder's fees to eligible finders in connection with the Private Placement, subject to compliance with applicable securities laws and Canadian Securities Exchange policies.

The securities being offered have not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act and may not be offered or sold in the United States, or to, or for the account or benefit of, U.S. persons or persons in the United States, absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of the securities in any State in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.

Ripsey Gold Project Overlimit Assay Results

The Company has also received the overlimit assays for silver for four samples from the Ripsey mine, ranging from 132 to 224 g/t Ag, announced October 16, 2025 (Table 1).  These results confirm the high-grade nature of the mineralization along the Ripsey vein, exposed at the surface and in underground workings over about 600 meters along strike.

Table 1. Assay results for samples taken of the Ripsey vein

 

Sample

Location

Easting

Northing

Width m

Au g/t

Ag g/t

Cu %

Pb %

Zn %

544101

East surface

502,639

3,651,725

1.5

2.98

60.40

1.62

0.01

0.23

544102

East surface

502,679

3,651,748

0.5

0.02

1.80

0.79

-

1.56

544103

East surface

502,745

3,651,782

1.0

0.79

3.82

-

0.24

0.24

544104

East tunnel

 
 

0.6

14.7

214

3.28

0.42

3.26

544105

East tunnel

 
 

0.7

3.24

82.39

1.69

0.21

5.11

544106

East tunnel

 
 

0.6

3.14

132

3.46

0.36

6.52

544107

East tunnel

 
 

0.8

3.05

223

4.85

0.71

7.83

544108

East tunnel

 
 

0.75

1.42

68.10

.30

0.16

3.39

544110

Main stope

502,320

3,651,688

1.5

2.66

57.53

.37

0.01

0.18

544111

Main stope

502,309

3,651,688

0.4

0.06

1.36

-

-

-

544112

Main shaft

502,288

3,651,688

0.75

14.6

148

0.60

0.20

0.18

544113

Vein HW

502,250

3,651,677

0.75

0.75

42.50

0.17

0.10

-

544114

Vein FW

502,250

3,651,677

0.75

0.11

5.10

-

-

-

544115

East Shaft

502,420

3,651,693

1.5

1.19

18.57

0.11

-

-

Qualified Person

Dr. Craig Gibson, PhD., CPG., a Qualified Person as defined by NI-43-01 regulations and Chief Exploration Officer and a director of the Company, has reviewed and approved the technical disclosures in this news release. Other than the sampling conducted by Dr. Craig Gibson as indicated herein, the data presented in this press release was obtained from public sources, should be considered incomplete and is not qualified under NI 43-101, but is believed to be accurate. The Company has not verified the historical data presented and it cannot be relied upon, and it is being used solely to aid in exploration plans.

About the Silver King

Discovered in 1875, the Silver King mine was one of Arizona’s most important historic producers, yielding nearly 6 million ounces of silver at grades of up to 61 oz/t.  The Silver King mine sits only 3 km from the main shaft of the Resolution Copper project — a joint venture between Rio Tinto and BHP and one of the world’s largest unmined copper deposits with an estimated copper resource of 1.787 billion metric tonnes at an average grade of 1.5% copper(1). The unique land position is fully surrounded by Resolution Copper’s claim block, offering strategic upside. Selected samples from small-scale production in the late 1990s returned grades as high as 644 oz/t silver (18,250 g/t) and 0.53 oz/t gold (15 g/t), indicating that high-grade mineralization remains.

(1)https://resolutioncopper.com/about-us/ 

About Prismo Metals Inc.

Prismo (CSE: PRIZ) is a mining exploration company focused on advancing its Silver King, Ripsey and Hot Breccia projects in Arizona and its Palos Verdes silver project in Mexico.

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Prismo Metals Inc.

1100 - 1111 Melville St., Vancouver, British Columbia V6E 3V6

Phone: (416) 361-0737

Contact:

Alain Lambert, Chief Executive Officer [email protected]

Gordon Aldcorn, President [email protected]  

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information

This release includes certain statements and information that may constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking statements relate to future events or future performance and reflect the expectations or beliefs of management of the Company regarding future events. Generally, forward-looking statements and information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “intends” or “anticipates”, or  variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “should”, “would” or “occur”. This information and these statements, referred to herein as "forward‐looking statements", are not historical facts, are made as of the date of this news release and include without limitation, statements regarding discussions of future plans, estimates and forecasts and statements as to management's expectations and intentions with respect to, among other things: the timing, costs and results of drilling at Silver King.

These forward‐looking statements involve numerous risks and uncertainties, and actual results might differ materially from results suggested in any forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, among other things: delays in obtaining or failure to obtain appropriate funding to finance the exploration program at Silver King.

In making the forward-looking statements in this news release, the Company has applied several material assumptions, including without limitation, that: the ability to raise capital to fund the drilling campaign at Silver King and the timing of such drilling campaign.

Although management of the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements or forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and forward-looking information. Readers are cautioned that reliance on such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement, forward-looking information or financial outlook that are incorporated by reference herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws. We seek safe harbor.

John Bollinger, the inventor of Bollinger Bands and a figure whose occasional crypto market calls carry outsized weight, says Ethereum and Solana are tracing potential “W” bottoms—while Bitcoin is not. In a post on X on October 18, Bollinger wrote: “Potential ‘W’ bottoms in Bollinger Band terms in ETHUSD and SOLUSD, but not in BTCUSD. Gonna be time to pay attention soon I think.”

Potential ‘W’ bottoms in Bollinger Band terms in $ETHUSD and $SOLUSD, but not in $BTCUSD. Gonna be time to pay attention soon I think.

— John Bollinger (@bbands) October 18, 2025

Ethereum And Solana Price: What To Watch Now
The emphasis on “Bollinger Band terms” is doing heavy lifting here. In classic Bollinger taxonomy, a W bottom is a two-trough reversal with the second low holding above the first, often accompanied by a volatility signature that includes a prior band expansion, subsequent contraction, and a failure to register a lower low at the bands on the second leg.

The more robust versions see the second low forming inside the bands or with a positive divergence against the lower band, followed by a band “pinch” and a move through the middle band that transitions into an upper-band walk. Bollinger’s phrasing—“potential” and “time to pay attention”—signals that, in his framework, pattern recognition precedes confirmation, and that the validation trigger lies in subsequent price interaction with the middle and upper bands rather than in the raw shape of the price lows alone.

The rarity of Bollinger’s crypto commentary layered urgency onto the signal. As crypto trader Satoshi Flipper (@SatoshiFlipper) stressed, “John Bollinger, creator of Bollinger Bands, makes barely 1 crypto call per year and hasn’t made one for ETH in 3 years until yesterday. And each call he makes goes on to mark generational bottoms. He just told us SOL + ETH have bottomed, now imagine fading this legend.”

The same account detailed that Bollinger’s last notable Ethereum call dates to September 9, 2022, noting that ETH “went on to pump from $1,290 to $4,000.” That historical reference captures the prevailing market psychology: Bollinger’s infrequent, technically disciplined alerts are perceived by many traders as cycle-defining.

Context from earlier this year also helps frame the setup. On April 10, Bollinger publicly flagged a similar structure in Bitcoin, saying: “Classic Bollinger Band W bottom setting up in BTCUSD. Still needs confirmation.” In the exact same week, BTC carved out a bottom at $74,508 and proceeded to log seven straight green weekly candles, advancing roughly 55%. From Bollinger’s call into the first week of October, BTC rallied more than 70%.

The market nuance in Bollinger’s latest readout is the explicit exclusion of Bitcoin. If ETHUSD and SOLUSD are printing W-like structures in Bollinger terms while BTCUSD is not, it implies a temporary decoupling in volatility structure and relative strength. In practical terms, a non-confirming Bitcoin can either lag into a later confirmation, remain range-bound in a mid-band churn, or fail its own setup if lower-band interactions persist without recapture of the middle band.

For Ethereum and Solana, confirmation would typically look like sustained closes above the 20-period moving average (the Bollinger middle band), followed by a disciplined advance that converts the upper band from resistance into a guide. A healthy W bottom sequence tends not to produce immediate, vertical band overthrows; rather, it builds a stair-step profile with periodic mid-band checks that hold.

Failure would involve another lower-band excursion that undercuts the second trough or a volatility bloom that widens the bands without directional follow-through—both signatures of an incomplete base.

At press time, ETH traded at $4,037.

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Despite the deleted zero, the Shiba Inu meme coin is still under threat due to whale sales and a rare bearish pattern.

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Popular meme cryptocurrency Shiba Inu or, as it better known, SHIB, has managed to dodge what its enthusiasts feared most — being stuck with another zero in its price. 

After a brutal "Black Friday" sell-off on Oct. 10, the meme coin dipped to below $0.00001 zone, but it was not for long, as the next week, SHIB already managed to find short-term footing around $0.0000102.

But, and it is a big one, the problem is that nothing really changed. Shiba Inu coin is still sitting 70% below where it was last December, with a market cap now around $6.9 billion, and whales keep dumping. At the start of the week their wallets had about 21 billion SHIB but now close to 92 billion.

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SHIB/USD by TradingViewExchange balances also went up — 276 trillion tokens compared to 275 trillion on Sunday. So, coins are still being moved to sell.

SHIB price prints bearish patternThe hidden bearish signal, as usual, is in the price chart, as the ominous pattern — a descending triangle — with the floor at $0.00001052, was tested in April, June and again during the October crash. That is a classic break and retest setup, which usually points lower, and if it plays out, SHIB can go straight to $0.000006.

Right now, buyers managed to hold the line and avoid the zero. But whales are still selling, on-chain numbers are down and the chart is ugly. The bounce might not last long.

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STBL has plunged over 80% since launch, with $17 million in alleged insider-linked sell-offs fueling a sharp market backlash.The team denies involvement, pledging transparency and a Q4 repurchase plan despite plans to mint 100 million USST.Analysts see a possible accumulation zone near $0.10, but warn recovery hinges on volume and renewed investor trust.STBL has lost 80% of its value from its peak, plunging the token into a significant decline. Additionally, the token is now mired in controversy as the founding team faces accusations of selling off millions of dollars’ worth of tokens.

Meanwhile, the project is moving forward with plans to mint 100 million USST and launch a repurchase program by the end of October. This development has divided the market between hopes of recovery and fears of collapsing trust.

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Who Sold — and Why Did the Market React So Sharply?Within just a month of its launch, STBL, the token of the stablecoin protocol of the same name, has plunged more than 80% in value. Data from BeInCrypto shows that STBL hit an all-time high around $0.60, then dropped to a low of about $0.0797 before recovering slightly to $0.11478. At this price, STBL’s market cap hovers near $58 million.

STBL price performance. Source: BeInCryptoAccording to Bubblemaps, on-chain data revealed that at least five large addresses sold all of their STBL holdings, pocketing roughly $17 million in profits. Notably, these same five addresses were linked to early STBL trading activity in September — when they collectively earned over $10 million during the token’s launch phase.

STBL sell trades by 5 major traders. Source: BubblemapsThis pattern has sparked speculation within the crypto community about potential insider trading or coordinated sell-offs. Some X users described these accounts as “snipers,” implying algorithmic or insider-led operations rather than normal market participants.

“I don’t like these snipers; they could be insiders or maybe not, but they’ve dragged my $STBL portfolio deep underwater. Anyway, luckily, the bastard is out, and I still have enough stablecoin outside to buy some more at the current bottom,” one trader wrote.

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While some observers labeled the sellers as casual traders, STBL’s CEO Avtar Sehra pushed back, asserting these were “orchestrated and professional accounts,” citing the Bubblemaps findings.

STBL’s team has publicly denied any internal involvement in the sell-off. In a statement, they emphasized that treasury operations remain transparent and that no team allocations or vesting schedules have changed:

“We’re focused on building the protocol and adoption with the community. Allocations/vesting are unchanged. Furthermore, any tokens vesting this quarter won’t be minted and will not enter circulation.” STBL shared.

Despite the turmoil, STBL announced its intention to mint 100 million USST in Q4. The move raised concerns that an increased token supply could add further selling pressure, especially amid shaken investor confidence. Previously, as BeInCrypto reported, the STBL team also said that they will open a USST repurchase and staking program at the end of October, aiming to restore liquidity and stabilize the token value.

Technical Analysis: Accumulation Zone or Dead-Cat Bounce?According to crypto analyst Michaël van de Poppe, the current price action may represent a key accumulation phase, as STBL forms a technical bottom near $0.09–$0.10. He suggests that if sentiment improves, the token could rebound toward the $0.17–$0.20 resistance range — previous support levels now flipped into resistance.

STBL price analysis. Source: Michaël van de PoppeHowever, Michaël van de Poppe also cautioned that a sustained uptrend can only occur if market volume recovers and fresh capital returns to the project. Until then, STBL’s fate remains uncertain — teetering between a cautious rebound narrative and the shadow of a credibility crisis.

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Bitcoin (BTC) is entering its most historically bullish period of the year, with data showing that late October through early November has delivered the highest probability of positive returns over the past decade.

A 10-year seasonality analysis indicates that Bitcoin has recorded gains in up to 90% of instances during this timeframe, according to insights shared by charting platform TrendSpider. 

Bitcoin seasonality chart. Source: TrendSpider
This pattern has often preceded major rallies, including the strong uptrends seen in 2017 and 2020, as investor sentiment and liquidity typically strengthen heading into year-end.

Market observers note that Bitcoin’s seasonal trend aligns with the ongoing consolidation phase around the $110,000 spot, suggesting conditions could be favorable for another leg higher.

The pattern held true in 2024, when Bitcoin surged past $100,000 for the first time, fueled by spot ETF inflows, renewed institutional demand, and growing regulatory optimism following the re-election of Donald Trump, who has been viewed as friendly to the cryptocurrency sector.

The rally extended into 2025, with the cryptocurrency reaching new record highs above $117,000 earlier this year.

Currently, Bitcoin is trading around $110,000, consolidating after months of volatility. Analysts view this pause as a potential setup for another breakout.

Indeed, after hitting a record high above $125,000, Bitcoin retreated amid growing trade tensions between the United States and China.

Bitcoin’s key price levels to watch 
From a technical perspective, analysis by Ted Pillows in an X post on October 20 observed that Bitcoin has regained a critical support zone between $109,000 and $110,000, signaling renewed buyer strength after recent volatility.

Pillows noted that the next key resistance lies at $112,000, a level that, if reclaimed, could pave the way for a broader rally toward the mid-$110,000s and potentially higher. 

$BTC has reclaimed the $109,000-$110,000 support zone.

The next crucial level to reclaim is $112,000, which could push Bitcoin higher.

With US-China trade tensions easing, I think BTC could rally more from here. pic.twitter.com/D8VNses1ix

— Ted (@TedPillows) October 20, 2025

He added that improving global risk sentiment appears to be aiding the move. With US-China trade tensions showing signs of easing, investor confidence in risk assets, including cryptocurrencies, has strengthened, fueling speculation that Bitcoin could extend its recovery in the coming sessions.

Bitcoin price analysis
By press time, Bitcoin was trading at $110,864, up 3.6% in the past 24 hours but still down 3.7% over the past week.

Bitcoin seven-day price chart. Source: Finbold
Indeed, while the $110,000 support remains fragile, it is crucial, as maintaining it is key to pushing the asset toward the $115,000 resistance zone.

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BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager with over $13 trillion in assets, has officially launched its iShares Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Product (ETP) on the London Stock Exchange on October 20, 2025

The new product, trading under the ticker IB1T, gives UK retail investors their first-ever opportunity to gain direct exposure to Bitcoin through a regulated exchange-listed fund.

Unlike derivative-based products, the iShares Bitcoin ETP directly tracks Bitcoin’s spot price, giving investors a simple and transparent way to invest in the world’s largest cryptocurrency, without having to buy or store it themselves.

According to BlackRock, the iShares Bitcoin ETP is 100% physically backed by Bitcoin held in custody through Coinbase, ensuring security via multiparty computation and cold storage systems. 

The product’s introduction represents not only a regulatory milestone but also the rising institutional embrace of digital assets.​

Strong Regulatory Support from the UK FCAThe launch comes shortly after the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) lifted its restrictions on crypto-linked ETPs. For the first time since 2021, UK retail investors can now legally access regulated Bitcoin products.

By taking this step, the UK joins other European markets like Germany and France, which have already embraced Bitcoin ETPs, signaling a more open stance toward digital asset innovation.

Institutional Momentum and UK Market GrowthGlobally, BlackRock’s crypto arm has seen huge success with its U.S.-based iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), which holds over $85.5 billion in assets. With the UK launch, the firm aims to tap into rising demand from both retail and institutional investors amid renewed optimism in the crypto market.

Recent research cited by BlackRock projects a 21% rise in UK adults investing in crypto for the first time within the next 12 months, positioning the UK as Europe’s third-fastest-growing crypto market.​

As of now, Bitcoin is trading around $110,900, ​reflecting a jump of 3.3% seen in the last 24 hours with a market cap hitting $2.21 trillion.

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Bitcoin surges above $110k, Ethereum rises over $4k amid renewed ‘buy the dip’ fervor Oluwapelumi Adejumo · 3 mins ago · 2 min read

Bitcoin and Ethereum's price rally follows $6 billion in new stablecoin issuance, signaling renewed market optimism.

Oct. 20, 2025 at 11:11 am UTC

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Updated: Oct. 20, 2025 at 11:13 am UTC

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Bitcoin and Ethereum staged a strong rebound this week as fresh capital returned to crypto markets following the US–China tariff shock.

Bitcoin surged past $110,000 for the first time since early October, reaching roughly $111,000 as of press time, according to CryptoSlate data. The move marks a 4% daily gain and reverses some of the losses that followed President Donald Trump’s announcement of new tariffs on Chinese imports.

Ethereum also broke through the $4,000 barrier for the first time in weeks, up more than 4% to around $4,045, a level that traders view as technically significant.

Notably, other major digital assets joined the market momentume with their own rally.

According to CryptoSlate’s data, BNB, XRP, Solana, Dogecoin, Tron, and Cardano each climbed between 5% and 8%, signaling a broad-based resurgence rather than a Bitcoin-only bounce.

‘Buy the dip’The current uplift can be linked to the current “buy the dip” sentiments pervading the market.

Notably, on-chain data tracked by blockchain analysis platform Lookonchain indicates that more than $6 billion in new Tether’s USDT and Circle’s USDC stablecoins have entered circulation since last week.

Stablecoin issuance often precedes renewed spot buying activities. In this case, capital appears to be rotating from cash sidelines into dollar-pegged tokens to fund token accumulation.

Meanwhile, the sentiment mirrors trends in traditional markets.

Data from The Kobeissi Letter, citing Bank of America, show that US equity investors bought $3.9 billion in stocks last week after three consecutive weeks of outflows.

Stock Equities “Buy The Dip.” (Source: The Kobeissi Letter)Analysts at the firm pointed out that net inflows to single stocks hit $4.1 billion, the fifth-highest since 2008 and the largest on record for a week when the S&P 500 fell at least 1%.

They added:

“This was driven by institutional inflows of +$4.4 billion, the most since November 2022. Retail investors bought +$1.1 billion, marking their 2nd weekly purchase out of the last 6.”

Market remains waryDespite the uptick, Bitwise’s Cryptoasset Sentiment Index still signals a broadly bearish posture, with readings consistent with what analysts call a “high-risk, high-reward” setup for Bitcoin.

Crypto Sentiment Index (Source: Bitwise)However, the asset manager’s intraday sentiment model now shows a bullish divergence forming, which is an early sign of a short-term reversal.

Analysts at Galaxy Research echoed this cautiously optimistic tone, writing that while last week’s flash crash “put a meaningful dent in asset prices,” the broader setup “remains constructive.”

They wrote:

“Bitcoin remains well positioned as digital gold to capitalize on fundamental doubt about government fiscal and monetary prudence, while the rise of tokenization and stablecoins coupled with an extremely favorable U.S. regulatory outlook should buoy the prospects of other important digital assets like ETH and SOL.”

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At the time of press 11:13 am UTC on Oct. 20, 2025, Bitcoin is ranked #1 by market cap and the price is up 3.29% over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin has a market capitalization of $2.21 trillion with a 24-hour trading volume of $60.26 billion. Learn more about Bitcoin ›

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At the time of press 11:13 am UTC on Oct. 20, 2025, the total crypto market is valued at at $3.76 trillion with a 24-hour volume of $160.55 billion. Bitcoin dominance is currently at 58.82%. Learn more about the crypto market ›

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Solana investors moved 688,000 SOL to exchanges, signaling sell pressure; a rise above $214 could liquidate $1 billion in shorts.Bittensor (TAO) gains from Grayscale’s 33% fund allocation; a rally to $500 may trigger $20 million in short liquidations.ChainOpera AI (COAI) plunged 90% after a $5 biilion surge; a rebound above $7 could liquidate $11.5 million in shorts this week.Although the total open interest in the crypto market has declined in October, showing that leveraged exposure among altcoin investors is cooling, several individual altcoins still pose potential risks of major losses.

Which altcoins are they, and what are the driving factors behind them? Here’s a closer look.

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1. Solana (SOL)Solana (SOL) dropped below $200 in October, fueling growing fear among investors. Many holders have transferred SOL to exchanges, signaling intentions to sell.

A recent BeInCrypto report shows that Solana investors sent 688,000 SOL, worth over $132 million, to exchanges last week.

The 7-day liquidation map also reflects a bearish sentiment, with a wide range of short liquidation levels (displayed on the right-side bar chart) stretching from $193 to over $200.

SOL Exchange Liquidation Map. Source: CoinglassHowever, this bearish outlook could backfire, as several data points suggest SOL may see positive momentum this week.

First, Solana is entering a week filled with potentially bullish ecosystem events that may trigger short-term optimism. Second, analyst Lark Davis noted that SOL’s price structure appears to be forming a double bottom, with a potential upside target of $250.

Additionally, BeInCrypto reported that a16z invested $50 million into Jito to strengthen Solana’s MEV infrastructure.

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If SOL manages to recover above $214 this week, more than $1 billion in short positions could be liquidated. Conversely, if SOL falls below $165, around $800 million in long positions would face liquidation.

2. Bittensor (TAO)In October, Bittensor (TAO) not only rebounded strongly after the market crash on October 11, but also dominated community discussions in the DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks) sector.

As most altcoins suffered sharp declines, investors became more selective, focusing on projects with stronger fundamentals. TAO emerged as one of the preferred choices.

Recent actions by Grayscale have strengthened institutional confidence in TAO. The company allocated over 33% of its Grayscale Decentralized AI Fund to TAO and filed a Form 10 with the SEC for the Grayscale Bittensor Trust.

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From a technical perspective, analyst Crypto Eagles suggested that TAO’s current price structure resembles Zcash (ZEC) during its early growth phase—hinting that TAO could soon experience strong bullish candles with large ranges.

Short sellers may find this development unfavorable. If TAO rallies to $500 this week, they could face losses exceeding $20 million. Conversely, if TAO drops to $381, long traders would face $18 million in liquidations.

3. ChainOpera AI (COAI)ChainOpera AI (COAI) emerged as one of October’s breakout names. Its market capitalization surged from under $100 million at the beginning of the month to over $5 billion within weeks.

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However, this rapid growth came at a cost. COAI has since plummeted nearly 90% from its all-time high of $46. The steep decline encouraged more short positions, creating a severe imbalance on the liquidation map.

Data shows that if COAI rebounds above $7 this week, around $11.5 million in short positions could be liquidated. On the other hand, if it drops to $3.73, about $2.7 million in long positions would be at risk.

COAI Exchange Liquidation Map. Source: CoinglassGiven this setup, short traders should exercise caution. After a 90% correction, buying pressure could return and trigger short squeezes.

With renewed interest from both retail and institutional investors in AI-related crypto projects, many traders believe COAI’s journey isn’t over yet—and that the token could soon recover some of its lost value.

🔥 The #AI narrative is absolutely electrifying the crypto market, and ChainOpera AI $COAI is stealing the show!

This Layer-1 beast for decentralized #AI agents isn’t just outperforming other #AI tokens, it’s leaving them in the dust.

🚀 $COAI at $5B FDV is a steal in the AI… pic.twitter.com/iOUlYVzQnv

— CryptoBoss (@CryptoBoss1984) October 20, 2025
While these altcoins each have unique catalysts that could drive recovery, most of the altcoin market continues to struggle under selling pressure. October paints a complex and risky picture for both long and short positions alike.

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Dogecoin gains 4.35% to $0.1976 as SPAR Switzerland adopts DOGE payments. Technical patterns signal a potential rally toward $0.50 with key support at $0.19.

Emir Abyazov2 min read

20 October 2025, 10:21 AM

Dogecoin is selling at 0.2005 after rising by 7.155% in the last 24 hours. The trading volume increased by 103.935% to a record level of $ 2.4B, and the market capitalization is at $30.33B. The token has gained 7.48% in the last week, though it has been fluctuating in prices on a daily basis.

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SPAR Switzerland Adopts DOGE for Retail PaymentsSwitzerland's SPAR has included Dogecoin as a payment method in some of its stores nationwide. Customers are now able to use DOGE in order to buy groceries and other important commodities via a safe cryptocurrency payment system. The retail chain is one of the first large operators of cryptocurrency on the basis of memes in Europe.

The company attached its innovation efforts and adaptable payment options as the reason behind the move. The small transaction fee and short processing time of Dogecoin make it a viable option for small and regular purchases. The trend is in line with the strategy of SPAR to make the process of checkout more convenient for customers.

The move, according to crypto analyst Crypto News Hunters, was a significant move towards mainstream adoption of cryptocurrencies. The integration proves the transition of DOGE from a digital novelty to a practical way of paying money to make purchases in the daily routine.

Technical Formations Suggest Bullish Momentum BuildingAnalyst Elite Crypto found the cup-and-handle pattern emerging on the price charts of Dogecoin. This is an occurrence that happens before a technical formation, and this is followed by an upward price movement. The trend is positive and indicates that the stock could rise as high as $0.50 if the momentum is sustained. The current price bands are an area of interest where long-term investors are making their projections.

According to market analysts, entry points below 0.155 would provide good ratios of risks and rewards. Historical evidence suggests that accumulation periods typically precede expansion periods in cryptocurrency markets.

The daily chart showed a two-day low pattern to trader Tardigrade. This trend is often the end of a downtrend and the start of recovery. There were two clear lows formed around the price level of 0.175 to 0.18, which have been re-defined by the buyers twice.

The neckline of the two bottom is close to 0.215. A close exceeding this level daily would reinforce the trend and possibly cause a run-off to $0.24 to $ 0.25. As indicated in the weekly chart, the price is less than the 20-EMA at $0.2238 and the 50-EMA at $0.2144, and this represents short-term bearish pressure.

There are several major levels of support around 0.19 and 0.155. The resistance is high at $0.22 to $0.23. The MACD indicator reflects the declining bullish momentum as the lines in the MACD indicator are about to cross over to the bearish side. RSI is recorded at 46, indicating a fall in buying pressure and a neutral market environment.

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The cryptocurrency market is having a strong start to the week after the bearish performance during the weekend. Bitcoin dropped to the $104k region on Friday but has bounced back above $111k. Ether, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, is also back above $4k after retesting the $3,700 low.

Key takeaways:

Bitcoin surged above $111,000 on Monday, driven by improving macro conditions and a potential US-China trade deal.

Technical analysis shows bull flags targeting $186,000-$192,000 BTC price in the weeks ahead. 

Bitcoin (BTC) rose back above $111,000 at the start of the European trading session on Monday as improving macroeconomic conditions sparked renewed investor confidence. 

BTC/USD hourly chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewMacro data gives bullish cues to BitcoinBitcoin price topped $111,430, rising 4% over the last 24 hours and up 7.6% above Friday’s low of $103,530, according to data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView. 

Other top-cap cryptocurrencies took cues from Bitcoin, with Ether (ETH) rising 4.6% to reclaim the key $4,000 level.

XRP (XRP), Solana (SOL), BNB (BNB) and Dogecoin (DOGE) rose 3% to 5% over the past 24 hours. The global crypto market capitalization was up 4.6% to $3.78 trillion.

24-hour performance of top-cap cryptocurrencies. Source: Coin360The latest rebound in Bitcoin has been driven by improving macroeconomic conditions, with US President Donald Trump confirming a summit with China’s Xi Jinping on Oct. 31.

The de-escalation of tensions and growing chances of a trade deal between the US and China are positive price catalysts for cryptocurrencies.

Crypto prices had recently slumped from major macroeconomic headlines, including Trump's China tariffs announcement and mounting concerns regarding US regional banks' involvement with bad loans.

Meanwhile, market participants are pricing in a 99% chance of a 25-basis-point rate cut at the Oct. 28-29 FOMC meeting, according to the CME Group FedWatch tool, which would lower rates to 3.75%-4%. 

Target rate possibilities at the Oct. 29 FOMC meeting. Source: CME Group FedWatch toolFed Chair Jerome Powell recently hinted at a possible end to quantitative tightening (QT) soon, potentially by January 2026. This could unleash more liquidity, echoing the surge in 2021 crypto prices. 

Bull flags converge at $190,000 BTC price targetFrom a technical perspective, Bitcoin’s latest rebound today follows a bullish signal from the RSI. As the momentum indicator hit its lowest since April on the daily chart, it showed a clear bullish divergence on the four-hour chart, creating higher lows as the BTC/USD pair hit 15-week lows at $103,500.

This was an indication that the sell-side pressure was waning, as traders bought more on the dips. 

The macro setup reinforced Bitcoin’s strength in higher time frames, with the two-week chart revealing multiple bull flags projecting higher targets for BTC. 

The first is a larger bull flag that formed between September 2023 and October 2024, as shown in the chart below. The flag, which was validated during the 2024 US election rally and is still in play at the time of writing. This flag has a measured target of $192,000.

The second bull flag formed between September 2024 and December 2024 and has a target of $186,000. 

The third one is a smaller flag and has been in formation since March this year. It will be confirmed once the price breaks above the upper boundary of the flag at $115,000. Such a move would open the door for a rally toward the measured target of the flag at $192,000, coinciding with the targets above. 

BTC/USD two-week chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewA similar, albeit more bullish, outlook was shared by analyst Mags, who said Bitcoin could continue rising within an ascending channel on the weekly chart, peaking within the $250,00-$290,000 area. 

BTC/USD weekly chart. Source: MagsFellow analyst Aksel Kibar has a more conservative target for Bitcoin, saying that an inverse head-and-shoulders pattern was still in play with a measured target of $141,300. 

Weekly scale chart, $BTCUSD holding the neckline. Range still 109K-124K. pic.twitter.com/jZQwVO48Ch

— Aksel Kibar, CMT (@TechCharts) October 20, 2025
As Cointelegraph reported, Bitcoin’s weekly close above $108,000 is a clear sign that the bulls are ready to resume the uptrend with the key support level reclaimed.

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OG Fan Token trades near breakout levels, with a flag-and-pole setup pointing toward new highs above $24.TRON (TRX) rebounds from triangle support, breaking $0.31 and eyeing a move toward its $0.44 all-time high.BNB confirms a falling wedge breakout, flipping $1,135 into support and targeting a run past $1,369.Even after a volatile start to October, parts of the crypto market are showing signs of revival. Traders are now eyeing a few altcoins hitting all-time high levels as momentum builds heading into the month’s final week.

While Bitcoin holds steady above key supports, three altcoins in particular are flashing strong breakouts, backed by improving technical setups. These tokens could be among the next to test new highs if the broader market strength continues.

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OG Fan Token (OG)The OG Fan Token (OG), a utility token linked to the OG Esports team on the Socios platform, is showing a strong setup on the daily chart.

The token is forming a flag and pole pattern, often seen as a continuation signal after a sharp rally. OG is now trading near the upper trendline of this flag. That level is around $17.64, and a breakout above $18.04 could confirm a fresh leg upward.

Currently, OG is still down about 29% from its all-time high of $24.78. That leaves enough room for a recovery if momentum strengthens. A confirmed breakout could push the price toward $26.14, surpassing the all-time high.

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Before that, it must clear key resistance levels at $19.30, $21.43, and $22.7. All these align with previous swing highs and Fibonacci extension zones.

However, a daily close below $16.59 would lend weakness to the pattern, delaying or invalidating this bullish outlook.

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TRON (TRX)TRON (TRX) continues to show promise among altcoins aiming to hit all-time highs, building on a steady uptrend that has lasted throughout the year. On the daily chart, TRX is trading inside a symmetrical triangle, recently taking support from its lower trendline and rebounding strongly.

The token has also flipped a key resistance level of $0.31 into support — a crucial sign of momentum returning to the market.

Between mid-July and mid-October, TRX’s price has made higher lows, while its Relative Strength Index (RSI) — a momentum indicator that tracks whether an asset is overbought or oversold — has made lower lows. This type of divergence usually signals an extension of an existing uptrend (the 100%+ year-on-year one) and hints that bullish momentum may be building beneath the surface.

To extend its bullish structure, TRX now needs to break through $0.33 and $0.34. A successful move above $0.35 would confirm a breakout from the upper trendline, setting the stage for a potential rally toward $0.44, past its previous all-time high of $0.43.

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TRX is currently about 25% below this level, leaving room for recovery if buyers maintain pressure.

TRX Price Analysis: TradingView
The recent three consecutive green candles strengthen this outlook, suggesting that bullish sentiment may already be returning. However, a daily close below $0.31 could weaken this setup and stall the run toward a new high.

BNB (BNB)Among major altcoins hitting all-time high potential, BNB stands out as one of the strongest technical setups heading into the fourth week of October.

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The token has recently broken out of a falling wedge — a bullish reversal pattern that often marks the end of a downtrend. While the lower trendline had only two touchpoints, making it a weaker support zone, the upper trendline has held firm and now serves as a reliable breakout indicator.

BNB is currently trading near $1,140, having flipped the $1,135 resistance level into support. This confirms early strength in the move.

For BNB to extend its recovery, it needs to break above $1,321, a key resistance zone. If this happens, upside targets of $1,402 and $1,506 come into play. And that could push the token beyond its previous all-time high of $1,369.

BNB Price Analysis: TradingViewBNB remains down around 17% from its all-time high, leaving space for a strong upward leg if buying pressure builds. The wedge breakout adds credibility to this outlook.

Yet, a drop below $1,021 would weaken the pattern. That could also open the door to a deeper correction toward $891.

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Jack Dorsey, the creator of Twitter and a strong supporter of Bitcoin, has reignited debate in the crypto community with his latest comments on what BTC truly is.

Dorsey took to X on Sunday to post a brief message stating “Bitcoin is not crypto,” prompting a massive response with more than 4,000 comments.

While some commenters argued that the anonymous BTC creator Satoshi Nakamoto described Bitcoin (BTC) as a “peer-to-peer cryptocurrency” on the Bitcointalk forum back in 2010, Dorsey highlighted the word “currency,” underscoring its monetary roots.

An early Bitcoin adopter himself, Dorsey has long been rumored to have played a role in Bitcoin’s creation. Earlier this year, Seán Murray of deBanked published a list of circumstantial evidence suggesting as much, though it remains unverified.

Dorsey denied being Nakamoto in a 2020 interview with Lex Fridman, stating: “No, and if I were, would I tell you?”

“Crypto” not mentioned once in Bitcoin’s white paperLooking at Bitcoin’s origins, Dorsey said the Bitcoin white paper — the foundational document introducing BTC in 2008 — makes no reference to “crypto,” backing his argument that BTC stands apart from the broader industry.

Instead, the white paper describes Bitcoin as a “purely peer-to-peer version of electronic cash” and an “electronic payment system based on cryptographic proof instead of trust.”

An excerpt from the Bitcoin white paper. Source: Bitcoin.orgIn a Bitcointalk post in July 2010, Satoshi Nakamoto also referred to Bitcoin as a “digital currency using cryptography and a distributed network to replace the need for a trusted central server.”

So what is Bitcoin, then?While distinguishing Bitcoin from “crypto,” Dorsey offered his answer in an earlier post just an hour before the “not crypto” tweet, writing simply: “Bitcoin is money.”

Dorsey defended Bitcoin’s status as “money” by highlighting progress with zero-fee BTC payments by his financial services company Block and its payments processing arm Square.

The Bitcoin advocate specifically cited a post user Jamie Selects, who claimed to have “sold every Square Seller on bitcoin payments” at a local market, thanks to excitement over Square’s “zero processing fees in 2026.”

Source: Jack DorseyDorsey has been a long advocate of Bitcoin as a payment method, encouraging social media apps like Signal Messenger to adopt BTC payments in April.

Bitcoin’s “money” status comes in line with Dorsey’s vision that Bitcoin cannot succeed as a pure store of value, and has to maintain its payment use case to stay relevant.

Community criticismNot everyone agrees with Dorsey’s view, with critics pointing to Bitcoin’s limited scalability, which can lead to slower processing times and higher fees.

Many have also pushed back against his “Bitcoin is not crypto” claim, highlighting the divide between Bitcoin maximalists and supporters of the broader crypto ecosystem, or altcoins.

Source: David Schwartz
David Schwartz, a prominent industry figure who is set to step back from his role as chief technology officer at Ripple by year-end, has joined the debate by highlighting confusion over Dorsey’s tweet.

“I don’t really know what Jack was trying to communicate here. I think he’s somehow trying to say that bitcoin should be seen as a payment system rather than a speculative asset. But I don't know,” Schwartz wrote.

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An analyst has projected that the ETH price could hit $10,000 in this bull cycle. This comes as Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin unveiled an upgrade designed to enable fast cryptographic proofs in its ecosystem.

Ethereum Gets Utility Boost as Vitalik Buterin Unveils New Upgrade
In his latest technical paper, Vitalik Buterin introduced the GKR protocol. This is a verification system designed to accelerate zero-knowledge computations while reducing blockchain congestion. 

Unlike its traditional ZK-SNARKs or STARKs, which relied on intermediate commitments, GKR verifies large-scale computations in logarithmic time with minimal on-chain burden. This means faster transaction confirmations. This would lower costs for developers working on proof-intensive applications.

Vitalik Buterin emphasized that GKR’s architecture allows provers to skip intermediate commitments. This update lowers petrol expenses and computational load. Although GKR is not by default zero-knowledge, it is simple to incorporate into ZK-SNARK or STARK layers to guarantee confidentiality and conciseness.

The Ethereum co-founder credited researchers Lev Soukhanov, Zhenfei Zhang, and Zachary Williamson for their contributions to the protocol’s development. He called it a “natural fit for proving large batches of hashes and neural network computations.”

The introduction of GKR comes just weeks ahead of Ethereum’s Fusaka upgrade, expected to roll out in November. This major network update focuses on improving scalability and efficiency. Developers are already testing Devnet-3, which includes 11 ETH Improvement Proposals (EIPs). 

According to reports, Fusaka will go live on the Hoodi testnet in late October before the full mainnet launch.  This development aligns with Buterin’s long-term vision for a “Lean Ethereum,” a simplified, modular, and quantum-resistant network. 

Analyst Eye $10,000 ETH Price Target Amid Growing Optimism
In a recent X post, Alejandro₿TC similarly predicted that ETH might first revisit lower levels before staging a “monster run” toward $10,000.

Source: X
This follows bullish projections from Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX. He restated his confidence that Ethereum could surge to $10,000 before the end of the current cycle. Hayes described recent price swings as “background noise” within a sustained uptrend.

Investor sentiment around the token has also improved notably following these announcements. The ETH price climbed 4.78% in 24 hours, outperforming Bitcoin’s 3.7% rise. CoinMarketCap analysis identified a “W bottom” reversal pattern, suggesting momentum may continue building through October.

Source: CoinMarketCap; ETH Price Daily Chart
Institutional players have also been been making strategic moves. According to reports, BitMine made three significant acquisitions this week that increased its corporate treasury by 379,271 ETH, or almost $1.5 billion. Tom Lee also argued that Ethereum’s fundamentals hold up well in spite of recent volatility.

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XRP is once again under the spotlight as the highly anticipated Swell 2025 event, just three weeks away. 

Recently, Ripple secured GTreasury for another $1 billion to bolster its treasury operations, signaling a strong strategic push to enhance XRP liquidity and adoption. Bloomberg has described the move as a “hoard,” while traders on social media predict a potential XRP price surge.

Institutional demand for XRP is heating up, with reports suggesting there may not be enough tokens to satisfy all parties. ONDO, a key Ripple partner involved in real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, reportedly sent a letter to the SEC urging caution over Nasdaq’s involvement in tokenization. Sources suggest ONDO is seeking priority access given its significant XRP holdings.

Market observers note that Ripple is conducting buybacks of XRP to ensure sufficient supply for growing institutional demand. Analysts interpret these moves as signals that:

Market manipulation pressures may be easing.
Ripple sees current price levels as a buying opportunity.
A potential supply shock could arrive sooner than expected.
The Swell 2025 event, Ripple’s annual conference in New York, has historically acted as a catalyst for short-term bullish momentum in XRP prices. Major financial players—including BlackRock, Nasdaq, Citi, and Franklin Templeton are confirmed to attend. The focus will be on how the XRP Ledger powers tokenized finance and RWA adoption under ISO 20022 standards.

Ripple is no longer just “the crypto rebel”; it is emerging as a bridge of global liquidity, positioning XRP as the missing layer between traditional finance and blockchain innovation. With only three weeks until Swell 2025, traders are closely watching for announcements and institutional activity that could spark a significant XRP price rally.

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FAQsWhat is the Ripple Swell event?

Ripple Swell is an annual conference where major financial institutions and partners discuss the future of blockchain, often serving as a catalyst for XRP news and market momentum.

Could Swell 2025 trigger a surge in XRP price?

Historically, Ripple’s Swell events spark short-term rallies as institutions reveal partnerships and adoption plans.

How much will XRP reach in 2025?

Analysts and AI forecasts project XRP could reach $5.05 by the end of 2025, driven by ETF approvals, partnerships, and regulatory clarity.

Is XRP a Good Investment?

XRP is considered a strong investment due to its institutional adoption, regulatory progress, and role in cross-border payments. However, it carries volatility risks like all cryptocurrencies.

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After weeks of choppy trading, Pepe price has come back into focus with a solid 6.45% price jump in the past day, bringing it to $0.057224. The rally outpaced the broader crypto market, which gained around 4.14%. Despite being down 32.8% this month, today’s move has injected fresh optimism among meme coin traders.

Three major drivers are behind this upswing. First, whale wallets have quietly accumulated more than 4.02 trillion PEPE since February. This large-scale buying has reduced the coin’s exchange supply, a trend that often precedes price rebounds. Second, renewed excitement around altcoin ETFs, especially after Ethereum ETF inflows hit $170 million this week. Finally, Pepe’s social activity has seen a remarkable jump, overtaking Shiba Inu and signaling a return of retail traders to the meme coin scene.

Pepe Price AnalysisLooking at the 4-hour chart, Pepecoin price has formed a short-term recovery channel after a steep correction earlier this month. The price now trades near $0.00000722, testing resistance at $0.0000075. A clean break above this level could open the path toward $0.0000091, where the next supply zone sits.

On the downside, strong support has formed at $0.00000643, matching the lower Bollinger Band. This area has been tested multiple times, confirming it as a key defensive zone for the bulls. The RSI has climbed to 58.85, hinting at improving momentum but not yet signaling overbought conditions. This suggests there’s still room for a short-term push higher before traders begin locking in profits.

The 20-SMA on the Bollinger Bands also points to a potential shift in sentiment, as the price now hovers close to the midline. If Pepe holds above $0.0000068 in the coming sessions, a sustained recovery toward $0.0000090 looks possible.

FAQsWhy is Pepe’s price rising today?

Pepe’s price is rising due to whale accumulation, renewed interest in meme coins, and growing ETF-related speculation across altcoins.

What levels should traders watch next?

Immediate resistance is at $0.0000075, with support near $0.0000064. A breakout above resistance could aim for $0.0000091.

Is Pepe still a risky investment?

Yes, like most meme coins, Pepe remains highly volatile. Traders should approach with caution and short-term expectations.

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Key NotesBinance Wallet banned 600 user accounts for bot trading on Binance Alpha during last week’s market crash.BNB price dropped to $1,070 before rebounding to $1,120 within hours of the announcement.Technical charts show resistance at $1,350 as BNB price looks to form a potential triple top structure.
Binance Wallet, the custody service arm of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, announced the closure of 600 user accounts on Sunday, citing fraudulent use of automated trading tools during the recent market turbulence.

BNB price plunged to intraday lows of $1,070 within an hour of the post, before rebounding to $1,120.

Technical indicators on the BNB/USDT daily chart highlight the $1,350 level as a key resistance to watch in the week ahead.

Binance Wallet Bans 600 Accounts Amid Bot Trading Crackdown
On October 19, Binance Wallet published a statement on X alerting users to the shutdown of more than 600 wallets for misusing Binance Alpha, a token discovery platform designed to provide early access to promising crypto projects.

Dear User,

In-line with our commitment to protect our users and provide a fair platform, last week we banned over 600 accounts that had misused Binance Alpha by fraudulently using automated tools (e.g. “bot farms”).

We are enhancing our user feedback mechanism, and we… pic.twitter.com/97osYbmVqD

— Binance Wallet (@BinanceWallet) October 19, 2025

Binance also encouraged community participation, offering a reward of up to 50% of the recovered funds from any reported fraudulent account.

BNB price fluctuates between $1,070 and $1,120 as Binance Wallet shuts 600 user accounts on Sunday Oct 19 | Source: Coinmarketcap data

While BNB price initially reacted negatively, sentiment quickly recovered, aligning with rival layer-1 (L1) altcoins, as Solana (SOL), Ripple (XRP), and Tron (TRX) all saw gains ranging from 2% to 3% respectively on Sunday.

The news follows Friday’s $1.2 billion market-wide liquidation, which triggered a temporary sell-off across major altcoins. As weekend trading volume normalized, BNB mirrored the sector-wide recovery, inching closer to $1,120 at press time.

BNB Price Forecast: Will BNB Form a Triple Top Above $1,350?
BNB price has shown notable resilience after last week’s market-wide drawdown, forming a possible triple top pattern near $1,350. The chart shows a clear double-top pattern at $1,358 and $1,375, where prior rallies on October 7 and October 13 both failed.

The Bollinger Bands (20, 2) currently show the mid-band support around $1,167, with the upper band sitting near $1,346.9.

The Parabolic SAR dots trail below current price action around $930.9, suggesting bulls remain in firm control. However, volatility remains high following last week’s flash crash, as indicated by widened Bollinger channels.

BNB price forecast, Oct 19, 2025 | TradingView

On momentum indicators, MACD (12, 26, close) shows a mild bullish crossover forming, with the MACD line at 28.9 rising toward the signal line at 51.8. This setup suggests an early stage of recovery momentum, although not yet confirmed.

Meanwhile, BBP (13) remains negative at -109.7, signaling that bulls still face strong overhead resistance.

For confirmation, bulls need to push the price above $1,350 and close above $1,360 to validate a breakout. Such a move could open the door to a sharp rally toward $1,500, coinciding with the previous ascending trend channel from late September.

On the downside, failure to sustain support at $1,060 would invalidate the bullish setup and expose the $950 level.

Binance’s anti-bot measures could stabilize investor confidence, offering BNB fresh upside potential if buying momentum returns in the week ahead.

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On the other hand, analysts warn that Bitcoin’s near-term performance faces some resistance as long-term holders take profits. On-chain data shows heavy selling from early investors. While this profit-taking slowed momentum, Bitcoin held key support levels, which suggests that there is some underlying strength as institutional demand gradually absorbs supply from veteran holders.

Institutions Still Bullish on BTCAround two-thirds of institutional investors are still optimistic about Bitcoin’s prospects heading into 2026. This is according to a new Coinbase Institutional report titled “Navigating Uncertainty.” 

The survey polled 124 institutional investors, and found that 67% held a positive outlook for Bitcoin over the next three to six months. This means that institutional investors still have confidence in the crypto despite the recent market volatility. Coinbase’s head of research, David Duong, pointed out that “most respondents are bullish on Bitcoin,” even though opinions are very different on where the market currently stands in its cycle.

(Source: Coinbase)

The report revealed that 45% of institutional investors believe crypto markets are in the late stages of a bull run, while just 27% of non-institutional respondents share that view. Duong added that institutional players played a crucial role when it came to shaping the crypto market’s trajectory this year, particularly through treasury allocations that helped absorb sell-side pressure during downturns.

One of the more striking observations in the report was the scale of digital asset treasuries’ recent buying activity. BitMine, which is chaired by Tom Lee, reportedly bought more than 379,000 Ethereum — valued at nearly $1.5 billion — since the latest market correction pushed ETH below $4,000. 

DAT crypto holdings (Source: Coinbase)

Similarly, Strategy CEO Michael Saylor once again hinted that his company may soon add to its $69 billion Bitcoin holdings, after posting a chart showing the firm’s cumulative purchases over 82 buying events. Despite recent equity market pullbacks, data indicates that corporate crypto reserves are still largely untouched, suggesting that there is strong long-term conviction among treasury holders.

Coinbase believes that the crypto bull market “has room to run,” though it has adopted a slightly more cautious stance after the market turbulence of Oct. 10. Duong pointed to resilient liquidity conditions, a supportive macroeconomic backdrop, and regulatory developments as some of the key drivers. 

The report also mentioned potential Federal Reserve rate cuts and increased fiscal and monetary stimulus from China as additional tailwinds that could push investors back into risk assets. For now, Coinbase sees the setup as favorable for Bitcoin.

Bitcoin Still Faces PressureBitcoin’s price may face a challenging path ahead as long-term holders are still taking profits. This is according to several analysts who suggest that persistent selling pressure from early investors is keeping the market subdued. 

Analyst James Check explained that the ongoing weakness in crypto markets has little to do with manipulation or structural issues and more to do with simple market behavior — long-term holders cashing out after years of gains. “The failure of crypto markets to recover was not due to manipulation, paper Bitcoin, or suppression, just good old-fashioned sellers,” Check said on Sunday.

He pointed out that on-chain data shows the average age of spent coins has been rising, which indicates that long-term holders  have been moving their older coins. This created significant sell-side resistance, which is reflected in realized profit levels spiking to $1.7 billion per day, while realized losses also climbed to $430 million per day, the third-highest level in the current market cycle. 

The revived supply from older coins also surged to reach $2.9 billion per day, its second-highest level this cycle. These trends prove that older investors are actively taking profits and redistributing their holdings, which slowed momentum despite the market’s attempts to recover.

Crypto analyst Will Clemente described the past year as a period of transition where Bitcoin supply moved from long-term holders to institutional investors. “The last year of relative weakness for BTC has mostly been a transfer of supply from OGs to TradFi,” he said, and added that this dynamic will likely fade in importance as new capital enters the market.

Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz agreed by explaining that many long-time Bitcoin holders have finally started to realize profits after years of accumulation. “There are a lot of people in the Bitcoin world who rode this for so long and finally decided, ‘I wanna buy something,’” he said.

BTC’s price action over the past week (Source: CoinMarketCap)

Despite this wave of profit-taking, Bitcoin managed to hold a key technical level by closing the week around $108,700. Analyst Rekt Capital commented that maintaining support at this level is “absolutely key” for any move toward $120,000 and beyond.

Most of the recent short liquidations for BTC happened on Hyperliquid, as whales continued with their aggressive shorting.

XRP trades at $2.47 as analysts track a key demand zone, long-term targets up to $27, and record whale wallet growth.

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The market rapidly moving forward, and regulation is always an issue that looms on the horizon, which is how companies are constantly keeping contact with top officials.

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Journalist Eleanor Terrett reports that several top executives from cryptocurrency companies, including Coinbase, Ripple, Chainlink, Galaxy, Kraken, Uniswap and Circle, will participate in a roundtable with pro-crypto Senate Democrats this Wednesday behind closed doors.

New framework shaping upSenator Kirsten Gillibrand will lead the conversation, which is anticipated to focus on stablecoin regulation, market structure legislation and the direction of U.S. policy for crypto. This meeting is one of the most significant cross-sector discussions that the digital asset sector and policymakers have had in recent months.

According to Eleanor Terrett, several crypto company executives will attend a roundtable with pro-crypto Senate Democrats this Wednesday to discuss market structure legislation and industry outlook. Expected participants include executives from Coinbase, Chainlink, Galaxy,…

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— Wu Blockchain (@WuBlockchain) October 20, 2025 The Senate has fallen behind, especially when it comes to establishing regulatory clarity regarding which agency, the SEC or the CFTC, should regulate cryptocurrency trading and token classification, even though the House has already made strides with bills like the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act (FIT21).

Speaking out against the absence of a clear legal framework, executives from Coinbase and Ripple have frequently criticized the SEC’s enforcement-heavy strategy under Chair Gary Gensler. These companies might use this roundtable as a forum to advocate for a more stable and innovative regulatory framework.

What are they pushing?Additionally, stablecoin issuers such as Circle are expected to promote comprehensive, yet fair, regulations that safeguard consumers without limiting competition. It is unclear, though, if this meeting will result in any immediate advancements. The Senate is still divided on cryptocurrency, with some senators remaining dubious of the sector in the wake of significant meltdowns like FTX.

Gillibrand’s participation, nevertheless, shows a growing bipartisan understanding that cryptocurrency is here to stay and that in the U.S., if regulations remain unchanged, there is a chance that technological leadership will be lost. Essentially, by bridging the gap between innovators and policymakers, this roundtable may open the door to more fruitful discussions in 2025.

However, the crypto market will continue to be in a state of regulatory ambiguity until specific legislation is passed, where hopes for reform clash with the realities of Washington’s sluggish political process.

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The total cryptocurrency market capitalization has surged by 4% on a daily scale.

The cryptocurrency market experienced a substantial resurgence over the past 24 hours, with Bitcoin (BTC) surpassing $111,000.

Some of the leading altcoins performed even better, posting daily gains of around 10–11%.

BTC Heads North
The end of the previous business week brought another dose of pain for Bitcoin bulls, as the price of the primary cryptocurrency fell below $104,000. Over the weekend, however, the bears failed to maintain momentum, and the valuation gradually climbed to the current $111,200, according to CoinGecko data.

Source: TradingView
The positive performance could be attributed to Donald Trump’s recent announcement. The American president confirmed that he will meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Seoul, South Korea, on October 31.

He also described the Chinese president as “a very strong leader, a very amazing man,” hinting that the two global superpowers might reach a fair deal instead of igniting a trade war.

Following BTC’s price revival, its market capitalization has risen above $2.2 trillion, while its dominance over altcoins stands at approximately 57.1%.

These Alts Steal the Show
Ethereum (ETH) has climbed by 5% in the past 24 hours, once again surpassing the psychological level of $4,000 and outperforming BTC during that period.

Other major altcoins such as Chainlink (LINK), Zcash (ZEC), and Mantle (MNT) have recorded even more impressive gains in the range of 10–11%. Dogecoin (DOGE), Hyperliquid (HYPE), Cardano (ADA), Near Protocol (NEAR), and many others are also in the green, albeit with more modest increases. Among the few exceptions in red territory today (October 20) are Provenance Blockchain (HASH) and Flare (FLR).

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The total cryptocurrency market capitalization has jumped to around $3.87 trillion, meaning the industry added roughly $150 billion in just 24 hours.

Cryptocurrency Market Overview, Source: QuantifyCrypto