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A small handful of companies are built to thrive for a long, long time, leveraging their unique strengths that the rest of the world relies on.

It's been so true for so long that it's almost become cliché. Nevertheless, it needs to be stated plainly: Technology stocks are still the market's best overall bets for growth. These companies just create too much sociocultural change for this not to be the case. This isn't likely to change in the near or distant future either.

But do any of these companies have enough market-beating longevity to turn their shareholders into millionaires? Actually, a bunch of them do. Three of these prospects stand out among the rest. The common thread among these three names is no coincidence either.

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1. Arm Holdings
Arm Holdings (ARM +2.45%) is often grouped together with semiconductor stocks like Intel (INTC +0.31%) and Nvidia (NVDA +2.26%). That's not quite what the company does, though. Rather than making its own silicon, Arm designs it and then licenses this know-how to conventional chipmakers. It may not be a big business compared to Nvidia's or Intel's; last fiscal year's total revenue was a mere $4 billion. It's a reliably profitable business model, however, with wide profit margins. Of last year's $4 billion top line, nearly $800 million was turned into net income.

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More important to growth-seeking investors, last year's sales growth of 24% is apt to only be a taste of what's to come.

See, Arm Holdings is very, very good at what it does. That's creating chip architecture that's incredibly power-efficient. For perspective, the company reports that Amazon Web Services' cloud customers using Arm-based Graviton processors are seeing a net operating cost that's 20% less than it would be with comparable non-Arm processors. Apple's (AAPL +1.25%) newer artificial intelligence (AI)-capable iPhones also utilize silicon designed by Arm since their onboard artificial intelligence features require quite a bit of power from their relatively small mobile batteries.

Given that sheer power consumption has become one of AI's biggest stumbling blocks, look for more and more of its intellectual property to be found wherever AI workloads are being handled, including within data centers and even PCs themselves. Arm is confident of its prominent place in this future anyway. Early this year, the company predicted it would account for half of the world's data center processor (not necessarily AI data centers) market by the end of 2025. There's not been much reason in the meantime to think this won't be close to being the case.

Longer-term, look for Arm Holdings to continue inching its way into the mainstream AI data center business, a hardware market that Global Market Insights expects to grow at an average annual pace of 18% through 2034.

2. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing
To say the aforementioned Nvidia and Intel "make" their own silicon isn't entirely accurate. They design, brand, market, and sell processors. Like most other semiconductor companies, however, they don't actually manufacture their own chips. They instead outsource this work to a third-party contract manufacturer. And in most cases, this contract manufacturer is going to be Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM +1.46%), or TSMC for short. Several credible estimates suggest it alone makes on the order of two-thirds of the world's semiconductors, and roughly 90% of the world's advanced chips.

Yes, this dominance has become a bit of a sore spot, for chipmakers as well as entire nations' governments that are concerned about too much reliance on a single source of foreign supply of something so important. Several semiconductor outfits (particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic shut down supply chains) are now working toward more manufacturing self-sufficiency. Back in 2022, for instance, Intel committed $28 billion to build two new chip foundries in Ohio.

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Since then, though, the completion date for these facilities has been pushed back to at least 2030. As it turns out, setting up new factories to manufacture advanced microchips is complicated as well as expensive. Competitors like TSMC are also evolving in the meantime, and can easily afford to upgrade their capabilities because their production facilities are already generating profitable revenue. The more serviceable -- and often cheaper -- model for chip companies is just letting TSMC retain its commanding control of the microchip market and simply working with the manufacturer on its terms.

That's what Apple's doing anyway. Rather than even trying to build its own manufacturing sites, it's working with TSMC to build a major production facility in Arizona. Indeed, TSMC has pledged up to $165 billion worth of investments in production facilities within the United States alone, giving American companies access to the supply they want but punting the cost and risk of this effort to a company that's already proven it knows how to profitably manufacture microchips.

Bottom line? As long as the world needs semiconductors (which it always will), it's going to count on TSMC to provide them one way or another.

3. Broadcom
Finally, add Broadcom (AVGO +2.91%) to your list of millionaire-making technology stocks.

To date, the bulk of the AI revolution has centered around Nvidia. And understandably so. After all, it was Nvidia's purpose-built processors that made modern-day AI possible. Processors are only a small piece of the puzzle, though. You still need ways to connect thousands of different processors to one another within a data center to create a true neural network.

That's where Broadcom comes in. It offers these critical solutions. For example, just last week, it unveiled the industry's first-ever 800G AI Ethernet network interface card. That just means this networking technology can handle data at speeds of up to 800 gigabits per second (for perspective, that's about 800 times faster than the typical speed of fiber-based broadband connectivity meant for at-home consumers), capable of connecting hundreds of processors into a platform that can manage trillions of digital data points. The company also recently introduced Wi-Fi 8 technology, offering the wireless connectivity speeds that will be necessary now that mobile devices like the aforementioned iPhone are becoming AI-capable devices themselves. They'll also need to send and receive the massive amount of information now being created by the advent of AI.

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This might drive the point home: Even against a wobbly economic backdrop, the company's AI-related revenue grew 63% year over year to $5.2 billion last quarter, and is expected to reach $6.2 billion for the quarter currently underway.

This is still only the beginning, though, if the company's recently established relationship with OpenAI to create custom AI chips is a glimpse of what's to come. As the AI industry evolves, it will need more specific solutions for the entire data center. Broadcom is one of the few players outside of the processor segment of the stack that's in a position to meet these specialized needs.

Dividend stocks can be a great way to generate passive income.

There are many different strategies that investors can deploy. Some invest in high-growth tech stocks, hoping to reap consistently strong gains that beat the market, while others look for beaten-down value stocks that can turn things around and eventually get back into the good graces of the market.

Dividend investors are unique in that they focus less on a stock's appreciation potential and more on its ability to consistently pay and raise dividends every year, providing reliable passive income.

Dividend stocks that pay out money each year can be powerful compounders of wealth. The key is looking for dividend stocks with a strong track record and that generate enough earnings and free cash flow to regularly pay their dividends and increase them every year.

Here are the best dividend stocks to buy with $1,000 right now.

1. Coca-Cola: One of Buffett's favorites
If you're looking for a good endorsement, Warren Buffett and his company Berkshire Hathaway is arguably as good as it gets. Buffett has owned few stocks longer than the iconic beverage company Coca-Cola (KO 0.33%), which Berkshire first purchased in 1988. Coca-Cola has been good to Berkshire and Buffett, protecting the brand and consistently growing earnings and the dividend.

Coca-Cola is considered one of the strongest consumer staples stocks in the market because consumers will continue to purchase its products through the economic cycle. The company has also innovated and now owns a large portfolio of products including water brands, coffee and tea, juices, and even alcohol.

Management has been able to navigate the difficult business environment with President Donald Trump's constantly changing tariffs, previously saying that it has the flexibility to lean into plastic packaging if aluminum gets more expensive. The company continues to report solid earnings results, and management recently reiterated its guide for 5% to 6% organic growth in sales in 2025, despite demand still being somewhat weak among the consumer.

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Coca-Cola's dividend is one of the most solid in the market. The company is a Dividend King, meaning it has paid and raised its annual dividend for at least 50 straight years. In fact, this year marked Coca-Cola's 63rd straight increase and the company now has a trailing-12-month yield of close to 3%.

On an adjusted basis excluding cash spent on a recent acquisition, management expects the company to generate $9.5 billion of free cash flow, while annual dividends are projected to come in around $4.5 billion. This creates a solid buffer for the dividend and should allow Coca-Cola to safely pay and raise its dividend for the foreseeable future.

2. Realty Income: The monthly dividend company
With its official slogan being "The Monthly Dividend Company," you can bet that Realty Income's (O 0.38%) management team feels pretty good about its ability to continue to pay and raise its dividend.

Realty Income is a real estate investment trust (REIT). This is a special corporate structure in which REITs can avoid paying corporate taxes by meeting certain conditions. These include paying out 90% of taxable income in dividends to shareholders, investing at least 75% of the company's assets in real estate, cash, or Treasury bills, and obtaining at least 75% of total income from real estate-associated activities.

Realty Income is a triple-net lease operator, meaning it leases out its properties to tenants that are required to pay property taxes, handle property maintenance, and pay insurance costs. The advantage for tenants is they have more flexibility with the space, and may be able to negotiate more favorable terms for taking on additional responsibilities.

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Realty Income focuses on non-discretionary, low-price service-oriented businesses like convenience and grocery stores, home improvement, and quick-service restaurants. Some of the company's larger tenants include 7-Eleven, Dollar General, and FedEx. It is also expanding in new geographies like Europe and new growth sectors like data centers and gaming.

Realty Income pays its dividend monthly and has made consecutive monthly dividend payments for more than three decades. It has grown the dividend at a 4.2% compound annual rate during this time and now has a trailing-12-month dividend yield of 5.35%. When looking at Realty's ability to keep paying the dividend, the company generated adjusted funds from operations, which is essentially a measure of free cash flow for REITs, of $2.11 through the first half of 2025. During the same time, the company paid just over $1.60 per share in dividends, showing that it's in a strong position to keep paying and raising the dividend going forward.

Nvidia is more informed on this subject than many investors are. Companies like Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet, and Meta Platforms have legitimate, non-AI businesses funding their AI investments.

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Management to Host Conference Call November 10 at 8:30 a.m. ET

October 26, 2025 07:00 ET

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Village Farms International, Inc.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Village Farms International, Inc. (“Village Farms” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: VFF) today announced it will host a conference call to discuss its third quarter 2025 financial results on Monday, November 10, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. ET. Participants can access the conference call via a webcast at Village Farms Third Quarter 2025 Conference Call Webcast or on the Company website at Village Farms - Events. Participants wanting to access the conference call by telephone must register in advance at Village Farms Third Quarter 2025 Conference Call Registration to receive telephone dial-in information.

The live question and answer session will be limited to analysts; however, others are invited to submit questions ahead of the conference call via email at [email protected]. Management will address questions received via email during the question and answer session as time permits.

The Company expects to report its third quarter 2025 financial results via news release on Monday, November 10, 2025, at 7:00 a.m. ET.

Conference Call Archive Access Information

For those unable to participate in the conference call at the scheduled time, it will be archived for replay beginning approximately one hour following completion of the call on Village Farms’ web site at http://villagefarms.com/investor-relations/investor-calls.

About Village Farms International, Inc.

Village Farms leverages decades of experience in Controlled Environment Agriculture as a large-scale, vertically-integrated supplier of high-value, high-growth plant-based Consumer Packaged Goods. The Company built a strong foundation as the leading and longest-tenured fresh produce supplier to grocery and large-format retailers throughout the US and Canada, but now focuses its agricultural expertise on high-growth cannabinoid opportunities internationally while maintaining strategic optionality through remaining produce assets.

In Canada, the Company's wholly owned Canadian subsidiary, Pure Sunfarms, is one of the single largest cannabis operations in the world (2.2 million square feet of greenhouse production), a low-cost producer and one of Canada’s highest quality and best-selling brands. The Company owns an incremental 2.6 million square feet of greenhouse capacity in Canada for future expansion, and also owns 80% of Québec-based, Rose LifeScience, a leader in the commercialization of cannabis products.

Internationally, Village Farms is targeting selected, nascent, legal cannabis opportunities with significant growth potential. The Company exports medical cannabis from its EU GMP certified facility in Canada to international markets including Germany, the United Kingdom, Israel, Australia, and New Zealand. The Company is expanding its export business to new countries and customers, and making select investments in international production assets. In Europe, wholly-owned Leli Holland has one of 10 licenses to grow and distribute recreational cannabis within the Dutch Coffee Shop Experiment.

In the US, wholly-owned Balanced Health Botanicals is one of the leading CBD and hemp-derived brands and e-commerce platforms in the country. Subject to compliance with all applicable US federal and state laws and stock exchange rules, Village Farms plans to enter the US THC market via multiple strategies, leveraging its Texas-based greenhouse assets (2.2 million square feet of existing greenhouse capacity and 950 acres of owned, unoccupied land for future expansion).

Village Farms Clean Energy (VFCE), through a partnership with Atlanta-based Terreva Renewables, creates renewable natural gas from landfill gas at its Delta RNG facility. VFCE receives royalties on all revenue generated.

Contact Information
Sam Gibbons
Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs
Phone: (407) 936-1190 ext. 328
Email: [email protected]

Large-scale Bitcoin accumulation by whales hints at rising optimism and strategic moves during market uncertainty.

Key Takeaways

The wallet starting with "bc1qd3" accumulated $356.6M in Bitcoin in just five hours, marking one of the largest recent accumulation events by a single address.
The accumulation trend mirrors broader whale behavior, with more coins being transferred from exchanges to private wallets during market volatility.

A Bitcoin whale identified as bc1qd3 accumulated $356.6 million worth of Bitcoin over a five-hour period today, representing one of the largest rapid accumulation events by a single address in recent months.

The massive purchase reflects broader whale activity patterns observed across crypto markets. Posts on X indicate that major Bitcoin holders are increasingly moving coins off exchanges into private wallets, reflecting a pattern of strategic accumulation during volatile periods.

Recent social media reports show mid-sized Bitcoin whales actively buying up supply, potentially signaling confidence in upcoming price recovery. The bc1qd3 address has emerged as a prominent player in these large-scale movements.

Insights from X posts suggest that whale movements often align with broader accumulation trends by long-term holders, enriching the narrative of quiet buying amid market fear.

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Cardano has just crossed 115 million on-chain transactions. Remittix, for its part, opens its testing phase for a wallet designed for cross-border payments. Two distinct pieces of information, but indicative of a common trend: the growth of concrete uses in an ecosystem long dominated by speculation. Far from theoretical promises, these projects illustrate a shift towards measurable, functional, and user-oriented applications.

In brief

Cardano reaches a major milestone with more than 115 million transactions recorded on its main blockchain.
This sustained on-chain activity contrasts with the stagnation of the ADA token price.
Meanwhile, Remittix launches the testing phase of its crypto wallet focused on cross-border payments.
The wallet supports several major blockchains and allows sending cryptos to bank accounts.

Cardano : the robustness of a network confirmed by on-chain activity
Cardano has just passed an important milestone with over 115 million transactions recorded on its main blockchain, while Cardano aims for its first ETF and prepares its entry to Wall Street. This symbolic threshold reflects sustained on-chain activity despite a generally sluggish market environment.

This performance is notably attributable to the network’s stability during recent incidents affecting other blockchains. Cardano’s activity relies on real indicators rather than mere announcements.

Despite this high level of activity, the ADA token price remains relatively stable, which strengthens the perception of a gap between actual usage and market valuation. This discrepancy, far from being a weakness, could help readjust expectations around the project by highlighting its fundamentals. Among the elements supporting this usage growth are :

Operational network stability even during congestion or outage episodes on other chains ;

Continued staking activity, proof of a long-term engaged community ;

A steady development pace within the ecosystem, with constant updates ;

An image of technical reliability that attracts both developers and companies.

This combination of factors positions Cardano as a solid player in the blockchain ecosystem, where usage takes precedence over speculation.

Remittix appeals to investors by its direct utility
Unlike a mature blockchain like Cardano, Remittix (RTX) represents a different dynamic: that of a project in the launch phase, focused on a clear and immediately testable value proposition.

Indeed, users have the opportunity to test a multi-chain wallet compatible with bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and Tron. This wallet aims to facilitate sending crypto to real bank accounts quickly and transparently.

The project relies on security and credibility guarantees, notably a certification by CertiK and a top ranking in the “Pre-Launch” category on the Skynet platform. On the traction side, over 681 million tokens have already been sold, at a current price of $0.1166, for a fundraising exceeding $27.7 million.

Two listings on centralized platforms (BitMart and LBank) have been confirmed. The launch is also accompanied by an incentive program including a 50 % bonus, a 15 % referral system in USDT, and a promotional contest of $250,000.

These initiatives reflect an adoption strategy oriented toward end users, especially freelancers, SMEs, and cross-border workers. If the “PayFi” concept promoted by Remittix gains ground, it is because it addresses a demand for simplicity, speed, and compatibility between the crypto world and traditional banking systems. As the blockchain ecosystem seeks to integrate into daily uses, this type of project could establish itself not by promising speculative returns but by the usage value it creates today.

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While XRP is showing strength in the short term after regaining the $2.60 support, an artificial intelligence (AI) model suggests the asset is likely to trade below the $3 mark by November 1.

Indeed, after facing the threat of dropping below $2 amid a broader market sell-off, XRP has gained over 2% in the last 24 hours, trading at $2.61 as of press time. Meanwhile, over the past week, the asset is up more than 11%.

XRP seven-day price chart. Source: Finbold
XRP price predictions
Regarding the price outlook for November 1, Finbold turned to OpenAI’s ChatGPT, which offered several price scenarios for XRP, indicating that the most likely level will be around $2.90. The model places the cryptocurrency within a confidence range of $2.85 to $2.95, reflecting steady bullish momentum heading into November.

According to ChatGPT’s analysis, XRP’s breakout above the $2.50 level represents a crucial psychological and technical shift after weeks of resistance. Trading volume around $2.60 has strengthened, signaling genuine buying interest rather than a short-term speculative move.

The AI model also highlighted XRP’s tendency to move in rapid 8% to 10% bursts when momentum builds. With broader crypto sentiment remaining positive, XRP could make another upward push, testing the $3 mark before the start of November.

Key resistance, as identified by ChatGPT, lies between $2.95 and $3, while solid support ranges from $2.50 to $2.55. A daily close above $2.80 would likely confirm a sustained breakout, whereas a slip below $2.60 could trigger a brief correction toward $2.45 and $2.50.

XRP price prediction. Source: ChatGPT
ChatGPT’s forecast also factors in market indicators such as the Relative Strength Index (RSI), estimated to be in the mid-60s ,a range suggesting that XRP still has room to rise without being overbought. Additionally, Bitcoin’s (BTC) current consolidation phase provides altcoins like XRP a chance to extend gains in the short term.

XRP open interest dips 
Meanwhile, insights shared by cryptocurrency analyst CryptoRus in an X post on October 26 indicate that XRP’s open interest on Binance has plunged to the same lows seen in May 2025, when a similar flush triggered a rally from $0.70 to $3.50.

This time, despite the sharp drop in leverage, XRP is holding above $2.60, signaling that strong holders remain in control. 

XRP open interest. Source: CryptoQuant
The reset suggests speculative positions have been cleared, leaving room for new liquidity to drive the next move. 

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XRP Roars Back, Surpasses BNB as Market Cap Hits $157.6BAfter reclaiming the $2.63 zone, XRP has entered an “overdrive” rally. This surge propelled its market capitalization to $157.6 billion, edging past Binance Coin (BNB), which now stands at $156.3 billion. The move pushed XRP into the fourth position among the top cryptocurrencies, leaving BNB trailing behind.

Notably, XRP surge to $2.63, has been fueled by strategic corporate moves and technical resilience. After recently dropping to lows of $1.90, this breakout signals renewed buying interest and growing market confidence in the token’s momentum.

Therefore, XRP’s surge reflects Ripple’s strategic push into institutional markets through partnerships and compliance-driven innovations. 

Coupled with a stabilizing crypto market, easing inflation, and growing institutional adoption, the token’s reclaiming of a key resistance level underscores its resilience and adaptability.

What’s next? Well, XRP’s technicals indicate potential for continued gains if support holds above $2.60. Short-term traders target $2.75–$2.80, while long-term investors focus on Ripple’s strategic push into institutional payments and stablecoin adoption.

Therefore, XRP’s leap past BNB signals more than market rankings, it highlights strategic moves, strong technical momentum, and bullish sentiment. Its current ‘overdrive’ phase may mark a pivotal chapter, cementing XRP as a major force in crypto’s competitive landscape.

XRP Gains Bullish Traction After Rebounding From Key $2.50 Support ZoneXRP is showing renewed bullish momentum after bouncing off a critical support level at $2.50, according to market commentator Crypto Wave. This technical rebound has reignited investor optimism, as the cryptocurrency appears to be positioning itself for another potential upward surge.

Source: Crypto WaveNotably, XRP has held the lower trendline of its ascending triangle, a pattern historically signaling strong bullish moves. Earlier in 2025, this support sparked rebounds of 70–80%, hinting the market may be gearing up for another surge.

Ascending triangles signal potential breakouts in technical analysis. For XRP, repeated tests of the $2.50 support confirm resilience and reinforce its bullish structure. Traders now watch for a breakout above the upper trendline, which could trigger a renewed rally toward previous highs and beyond.

Beyond technical signals, XRP’s momentum is fueled by rising adoption of Ripple’s payment solutions and growing institutional interest. 

According to Crypto Wave, these fundamental drivers, paired with favorable technical setups, set the stage for the token’s next bullish phase.

ConclusionXRP’s surge past BNB highlights its rising market influence and strategic resilience. Reclaiming key price levels and boosting market cap, the token reflects strong technicals, investor confidence, and Ripple’s institutional initiatives. As it consolidates gains and eyes higher targets, XRP’s momentum could redefine the top-tier crypto landscape.

Meanwhile, XRP’s rebound from $2.50 to $2.63 underscores its resilience and marks a potentially pivotal point in its 2025 trajectory. Backed by an ascending triangle and a history of strong rebounds, the token is poised for another bullish surge.

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Bitcoin brings upside volatility into the weekly close with a charge through $112,000 resistance.

Traders hope for new local highs next as the BTC price recovery continues.

The US Federal Reserve is tipped to cut interest rates again next week.

Bitcoin (BTC) challenged $112,000 into Sunday’s weekly close as traders hoped for new local highs.

BTC/USD one-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView
Bitcoin eyes traders’ targets in fresh volatilityData from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView indicated that a range-bound BTC price action characterized the weekend.

A late rebound on Friday helped bulls move to a higher level in the week’s range, helped by pleasing US inflation data.

Now, market participants saw the potential for fresh highs to emerge, with the weekly close typically experiencing increased volatility.

— Crypto Tony (@CryptoTony__) October 26, 2025
Trader Crypto Caesar observed the $112,000 resistance level being retested on the day.

“A CLEAN break and close above it could confirm a bullish continuation toward $123K,” he wrote in a post on X.

BTC/USDT perpetual contract one-day chart. Source: Crypto Caesar/X
Crypto investor and entrepreneur Ted Pillows had similar ideas.

“$BTC seems to be in a short-term uptrend. 4 consecutive green daily candles, which means someone is consistently TWAPing Bitcoin here,” he told X followers on the day. 

“I'm still eyeing a $112,000-$114,000 zone, as a reclaim could push BTC above $118,000 really soon.”BTC/USDT one-day chart. Source: Ted Pillows/X
Others waited in the wings, with the X analytics account named after famous economist Frank Fetter “watching” for a break of $113,000.

Watching $BTC. pic.twitter.com/8FOK6ntCxo

— Frank (@FrankAFetter) October 25, 2025
This, it added last week, represented the current aggregate cost basis for Bitcoin’s short-term holders — entities hodling for up to six months.

“If BTC can reclaim the short-term holder cost basis at $113k, a move into the blue band of $130k – $144k feels right,” it said.

Bitcoin STH cost basis. Source: Frank A. Fetter/XFed rate-cut odds boost risk-asset playLooking ahead, the coming week holds another key event for crypto and risk-asset investors.

The US Federal Reserve, fresh from cooler-than-expected inflation numbers, was expected to cut interest rates by 0.25% at its Oct. 29 meeting.

Data from CME Group’s FedWatch Tool put the odds of that outcome at more than 98% at the time of writing.

Fed target rate probabilities for October FOMC meeting (screenshot). Source: CME Group
Commenting, trading resource The Kobeissi Letter put the Fed’s cuts in context as part of a worldwide rates “pivot” by central banks.

“So far, 82% of world central banks have cut rates over the last 6 months, the highest share since 2020. This century, central banks have slashed rates at a pace only seen during recessions,” it wrote on X. 

“Global monetary easing is in full swing.”Global central bank interest-rate data. Source: The Kobeissi Letter/XThis article does not contain investment advice or recommendations. Every investment and trading move involves risk, and readers should conduct their own research when making a decision.

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The US-based spot Ethereum ETFs (exchange-traded funds) have registered a second consecutive week of capital outflows. This negative trend comes on the back of what has been a disappointing price performance by the second-largest cryptocurrency in October. Following months of significant capital influx, the Ethereum ETFs seem to be in a cool-off period, with a shift in investor sentiment also seemingly in play.

US Ethereum ETFs Post $93.6 Million Outflow
According to the latest market data, the US Ethereum ETF market registered a daily total net outflow of $93.6 million on Friday, October 24. This negative closing performance marked the third straight day of outflows for the crypto-linked investment products.

Interestingly, BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust (with the ticker ETHA) was the only ETH exchange-traded fund that recorded a negative outflow on the day. The largest Ethereum ETF by net assets lost nearly $101 million in value to close the week.

Meanwhile, Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust (with the ticker ETH) was the only other spot ETH exchange-traded fund that saw any trading activity on Friday. Data from SoSoValue shows that the Ether-linked investment product witnessed a capital influx of $7.4 million.

Source: SoSoValue
This negative $93.6 million performance compounded what had been a disappointing week for the US Ethereum ETFs, growing the current outflow streak to three straight days. Meanwhile, this daily performance brought the ETF’s weekly record to around $243.9 million total net outflow.

What’s more worrying is that this is the second consecutive weekly outflow for the Ethereum ETFs for the first time since April, signaling reduced investor appetite. Demand for the exchange-traded funds, which has been quite a bright spot for Ethereum in recent weeks, seems to now be waning.

Ethereum Price Overview 
It is difficult to dissociate the performance of the US Ethereum ETFs from the price action of the underlying asset. This direct relationship can be spotlighted from last week’s performance, as the price of Ethereum struggled to get going in the last seven days.

While this sluggish condition has been a general concern for the crypto market, the large-cap assets seem to have it worse at the moment. The Ethereum price, for instance, has particularly struggled to recover and hold above the psychological level of $4,000. 

As of this writing, the price of ETH stands at around $3,950, reflecting a mere 0.7% leap in the past 24 hours.

The price of ETH on the daily timeframe | Source: ETHUSDT chart on TradingView
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A long-dormant Bitcoin miner wallet containing 4,000 BTC has stirred attention in the cryptocurrency community after making its first transaction in 14 years. The move, highlighted by on-chain analytics platform Lookonchain, has triggered discussions about market sentiment, the behavior of long-term holders, and potential implications for Bitcoin price trends.

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Posted: October 26, 2025

Key Takeaways
Why are Bitcoin reserves on Binance dropping?
Because investors are moving over 613,000 BTC off the exchange.

What could happen if Bitcoin’s price hits $116K?
Roughly $4.8 billion in short positions could be liquidated.

Bitcoin’s [BTC] reserves on Binance dropped close to their July lows! With roughly $4.8 billion in short positions at risk of liquidation if prices climb to $116K, traders are preparing for volatility in the days ahead.

Binance Bitcoin reserves hit yearly lows
Binance’s Bitcoin Exchange Reserve has dropped sharply to around 613,000 BTC – levels last seen in July.

This steady drawdown through 2025 suggested traders were moving coins off exchanges, tightening supply and hinting at holding intent.

Source: CryptoQuant

With Bitcoin trading near $111K, the shrinking exchange balance means fewer coins are available for sale. The market will be more sensitive to potential upside, especially if demand continues to rise.

On-chain data pointed to a critical pressure zone for short traders.

Shorts at risk
Adding to this, Bitcoin’s Liquidation Map showed roughly $4.8 billion in short positions could be wiped out if prices climb to around $116K.

This cluster of short liquidations acts as a potential “fuel zone” for a move higher, as forced buybacks can accelerate price rallies.

Source: X

The market is nearing this key level. If Bitcoin climbs above it, short positions could be liquidated, pushing prices higher and forcing bearish traders to exit.

Momentum builds, but resistance is still strong
Bitcoin showed signs of recovery at press time.

BTC traded around $111,600, with candles testing resistance near the 50-day EMA at roughly $113,200. The RSI reflected neutral momentum, while the MACD moved toward a potential bullish crossover.

Source: TradingView

Although buying pressure improved, volumes remained modest. This meant traders have been waiting for confirmation above key resistance before committing.

A move past $113K could open the path toward $116K, and trigger the short liquidations outlined earlier.

Revised lawsuit claims Chow’s group used popular names to lure investors into Solana-based pump-and-dump schemes.

Benjamin Chow, a well-known crypto developer and co-founder of the Meteora decentralized exchange on Solana, has been fingered as the driving force behind a plan to cheat investors through 15 different token schemes.

A revised version of a class-action lawsuit that was first filed in a New York federal court on April 21, 2025, says that Chow, Meteora, and Kelsier Ventures, a firm run by Hayden Davis and some of his family members, used the names of famous people like U.S. First Lady Melania Trump and Argentine President Javier Milei to give credibility to coordinated scams meant to milk money from unwitting crypto investors.

Mechanics of the Alleged Scheme
The initial complaint accused Chow, Meteora, and members of the Davis family of lying to crypto investors. It said they made money at the expense of the public by manipulating the price of a Solana-based token called M3M3, which had as much as 95% of its supply controlled by a group of insiders.

The amended document now claims that fraud may have happened with as many as 15 cryptocurrencies, including the controversial MELANIA and LIBRA meme coins, which were promoted by Mrs. Trump and President Milei, respectively. This information is said to have come from private messages shared by a whistleblower, in which Davis allegedly admitted to carrying out “at least fifteen token launches at Chow’s direction.”

Those suing say that Chow and the other defendants “borrowed credibility” from public figures and used them as “window dressing” to make their plans seem more legitimate. For this reason, they are not holding Melania or Milei responsible; instead, they are focusing on Meteora, its co-founder, and the Kelsier management.

The new filing claims that the alleged plot was carried out in a highly organized way, with each participant having a clear role. Chow was supposedly in charge of the technical side because of his “unique knowledge of the code and the ability to manipulate liquidity, fee routing, and supply controls.” As such, the complainants say it was possible for him to control the supply and prices of the new tokens, creating situations where their values could be artificially pushed up and then collapsed without the knowledge of ordinary traders.

For the marketing side, the lawsuit points to Kelsier Ventures, where Hayden, Charles, and Gideon Davis used paid influencers and social media campaigns to make it look like there was real public demand for meme coins like MELANIA and LIBRA. The group reportedly used the same formula for all 15 tokens: they created artificial scarcity, flooded the internet with paid promotions, and then, when prices went up, the insiders sold all their holdings at once, which made the asset’s value drop and left other investors with huge losses.

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A Pattern of Denial and Mounting Evidence
According to the lawsuit, after the LIBRA token crashed in February 2025, Meteora pretended to blacklist Kelsier, a move the plaintiffs called “performative.” Chow and members of the Meteora leadership are said to have made sworn declarations describing themselves as “passive developers of autonomous software,” suggesting they had nothing to do with the price behaviors of the crypto assets in question.

The programmer quit Meteora in February, still insisting on his innocence, but data from blockchain analysis companies like Bubblemaps tell a different story. Their report from February 17, 2025, followed wallet addresses that clearly showed financial ties between those who made MELANIA and LIBRA, while revealing that insiders made more than $100 million in profits.

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Key Takeaways
What does the miner behavior reveal about Bitcoin’s outlook?
The miners were not dumping their holdings near local tops but only gradually selling, which is a sign of health for the market.

What can holders expect next?
Institutions were bullish for the next 3-6 months, and in the short-term, sellers were weakening. There is hope yet for a recovery.

The short-term Bitcoin [BTC] holders were still under stress, a recent report showed. However, historically, this level of short-term holder distress has preceded sustainable rallies.

The conditions were uncertain in the short term, but this could be a long-term opportunity.

Nearly 67% of the institutions surveyed by Coinbase revealed they had a bullish forecast for the next 3-6 months. Whale accumulation and a relatively small drop in BTC’s illiquid supply in Q3 2025 also supported the idea of bullish long-term conviction.

A subtle but important shift in Bitcoin miner behavior
In a post on CryptoQuant Insights, analyst CryptoOnchain observed that the Miner’s Position Index reflected reduced selling pressure.

In fact, the 100-day simple moving average of the MPI reached -0.12, which meant that miners were selling less than their 100-day average.

Since July, the MPI has trended upward from deeper lows, signaling a mild shift from accumulation to controlled distribution rather than aggressive offloading.

Net position turns positive again
Glassnode data confirmed this moderation. The Miner Net Position Change metric—tracking 30-day balance shifts in miner-held supply—was mostly green from May to early August, indicating accumulation.

The selling in August contributed to the rising MPI, but over the past six weeks, miners have shown a tendency to accumulate. This supported the idea that miner selling has been controlled and not relentless.

Profit share data supports easing pressure
Crypto analyst Axel Adler Jr noted that the selling pressure has begun to ease.

This conclusion was based on the rise in the Percent Supply in Profit. It showed that the price dip was being bought.

While fewer coins remained in profit compared to a month ago, the drawdown was shallower. This pattern indicated that bearish momentum was losing strength, and demand was quietly returning.

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Solana (SOL) is gaining strong attention in the cryptocurrency market as its price climbs near $191 after a 6% daily surge. The rally reflects a combination of technical indicators and major institutional developments that have significantly boosted investor confidence.

After years of tension between crypto and traditional finance, a symbolic shift is taking shape inside the world’s largest bank.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is reportedly preparing to let institutional clients use Bitcoin and Ethereum as collateral for cash loans. This means the bank’s borrowers can pledge the two top cryptocurrencies by market capitalization, which would be held by approved third-party custodians like Coinbase.

The initiative is expected to roll out by the end of 2025.

This move is significantly ironic considering the financial giant’s CEO Jamie Dimon is a renowned crypto critic. Notably, he has previously described Bitcoin as a “fraud.” However, increased demands for the emerging industry has forced his hands to support these product launches by his firm.

A new chapter for digital collateralJPMorgan’s move could quietly rewrite the boundaries between digital assets and regulated credit markets.

According to Galaxy Research data, open centralized-finance (CeFi) borrows totaled $17.78 billion as of June 30, up 15% quarter-over-quarter and 147% year-over-year.

When decentralized loans are included, total outstanding collateralized crypto credit reached $53.09 billion in Q2 2025. This is the third-highest figure on record.

These numbers point to a structural shift where borrowing activity rises as digital-asset prices increases. This results in improved credit spreads making loans more attractive for traders and treasuries.

Moreover, corporate firms are also tapping crypto-backed lending to fund operations, replacing equity issuance with secured debt against digital assets.

In that context, JPMorgan’s entry looks less like an experiment and more like a decisive institutional catch-up move in the emerging industry.

Considering this, crypto researcher Shanaka Anslem Perera estimates the model could unlock $10 billion to $20 billion in immediate lending capacity for hedge funds, corporate treasuries, and large asset managers seeking dollar liquidity without selling their tokens.

In practical terms, that means firms can now raise capital against digital assets the same way they would against US Treasuries or blue-chip equities.

Why JPMorgan’s move mattersWhile crypto-collateralized lending is familiar inside DeFi protocols and smaller CeFi lenders, JPMorgan’s participation institutionalizes the concept.

The bank’s entry signals that digital assets have matured enough to meet global finance’s compliance, custody, and risk-management standards.

Matt Sheffield, the CIO of Ethereum-focused treasury firm SharpLink, believes the development could reshape balance sheet management across asset managers and funds.

According to him:

“Many traditional financial institutions who rely on trading with banks to date need to choose between holding spot ETH OR other positions. The largest investment bank in the world is here to change that. With the ability to borrow against positions held in third-party custodians, you can build a more productive portfolio, increasing the value of the collateral asset. “

Meanwhile, the decision also strengthens JPMorgan’s broader crypto posture. Over the past two years, the bank has built out Onyx, its blockchain-based settlement network, processed billions in tokenized payments, and explored digital-asset repo transactions.

Accepting BTC and ETH as loan collateral completes the loop: issuance, settlement, and credit, all of which touch the blockchain rails.

Considering this, Sheffield predicts the move will trigger a “competitive cascade” among large banks. He noted:

“This starts a wave. Being first is what scares large institutions. The rest will follow with the decision de-risked, because no action would leave them uncompetitive.”

Already, rivals like Citi and Goldman Sachs have expanded digital-asset custody and repo initiatives. BlackRock, meanwhile, has integrated tokenized treasuries (BUIDL) into its fund ecosystem, while Fidelity has doubled its institutional crypto desk headcount this year.

The road aheadDespite Wall Street’s growing embrace of digital assets, challenges remain.

Banks entering this market must navigate the intrinsic volatility of cryptocurrencies, uncertain regulatory capital treatment, and persistent counterparty risk—all of which constrain how aggressively they can expand crypto-backed lending.

US regulators have yet to issue clear capital-weighting guidelines for digital collateral, leaving institutions to rely on conservative internal models. Even with third-party custodians managing custody risk, supervisory oversight is expected to remain intense.

Still, the trajectory is unmistakable because digital assets are gradually being woven into the fabric of global credit markets.

Bitcoin analyst Joe Consoerti said these moves show that:

“The global financial system is slowly recollateralizing itself around the highest quality asset known to man.”

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These zones represent potential value levels for institutional buyers, though price has not yet tested them.

Outlook: Bearish Bias Holds Until Fed Provides Direction
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Until that guidance is clear, silver is likely to remain under pressure, with broader volatility anchored to the Fed’s tone.

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Fidelity, one of the world's leading financial services companies, has officially added Solana (SOL) to its trading platforms, opening the door for both institutional and retail investors to access the fast-growing blockchain network. This move highlights Fidelity's ongoing commitment to bridging traditional finance and the digital asset economy while offering investors new opportunities in Web3 and decentralized finance (DeFi).

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Key Takeaways
What triggered Hyperliquid’s recent 13% price surge?
 Robinhood’s spot listing reignited investor interest, driving up trading volume and whale activity.

What could push HYPE to the $50 level? 
Continued whale accumulation and strong network activity may sustain bullish momentum toward the $50 resistance.

Hyperliquid [HYPE] is back on a bullish trend once again. The token prices have surged by 13% in the past 24 hours, at press time, reclaiming investor attention after Robinhood added it for spot trading.

The development has sparked immediate activity, replicating the gains seen during previous listings on Bitrue and Kraken.

Rising whale interest and trading activity after the listing
Each new exchange listing tends to boost investor confidence in HYPE, and Robinhood’s recent addition was no exception.

By making the token more accessible, it attracted both retail traders and whales. Trading volumes surged rapidly, with spot market activity intensifying across multiple exchanges.

Source: CryptoQuant

Hyperliquid whales and institutions are flowing in with the listing. According to the recent CryptoQuant’s on-chain data, HYPE whales are moving funds and opening new positions.

After a long duration of whale activity, the big players now seem active than ever. Many are betting on a short-term continuation, while others view the development as a vote of confidence in Hyperliquid’s broader ecosystem.

Either way, momentum is clearly building on the daily price chart.

Source: CryptoQuant

Long-term indicators point to a conditional breakout
On the daily chart, the tremors of the above positive development are evident. After a consistent bearish run, HYPE’s price action seems to be shifting.

The altcoin has been accumulating momentum over the last week. The buying pressure has pushed the altcoin above the current 200-day EMA. This affirms the long-term bias as bullish.

At press time, HYPE prices were testing the 50-day EMA at $40.33. If the price manages to push past the 50-day EMA resistance, the short-term bias could turn bullish.

The move will now instill full confidence among the current accumulating whales to hold their position until the next psychological resistance at $50.

Source: TradingView

What is ahead for HYPE?
If whales keep accumulating positions and network activity remains strong, HYPE’s bullish momentum could persist, potentially driving the price toward the key $50 psychological level.

However, given the fast-moving nature of the market, investors and traders should remain cautious, as sentiment can shift rapidly.

Notably, traders brushed aside the ongoing US government shutdown, which entered day 26 on Sunday, October 26.

After initially climbing to an all-time high of $125,761 following the shutdown, BTC tumbled to an October 17 low of $103,587 before rebounding above $110,000.

US BTC-Spot ETF Flows Trigger Rebound
The US BTC-spot ETF market reported net inflows of $446.6 million in the reporting week ending October 24, sending BTC above the $110,000 level. Despite outflows of $1.23 billion in the previous week, inflows for October reached $4.22 billion, signaling a potentially bullish end to the month.

According to Farside Investors, key flows for the week included:

BlackRock’s (BLK) iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) saw net inflows of $324.3 million.
ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF (ARKB) reported net inflows of $54.0 million
Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) had net inflows of $52.3 million.
Meanwhile, Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) saw net outflows of $117.1 million.

Fed Interest Rate Decision Looms
While spot ETF inflows improved sentiment, BTC is still down 2.44% for October. Wednesday’s Fed interest rate decision and Fed Chair Powell’s press conference could dictate market trends.

Economists expect back-to-back Fed rate cuts in October and December. Barring a larger rate cut at the Fed’s Wednesday, October 29, meeting, Fed Chair Powell’s stance on further monetary policy easing could be pivotal. Support for a December rate cut could boost demand for BTC, potentially reversing October’s losses. On the other hand, calls to delay further monetary policy adjustments may weigh on risk assets such as BTC.

According to the CME FedWatch Tool, the chances of 25-basis point rate cuts in October and December stand at 98.3% and 91.1%, respectively.

While Fed Chair Powell’s press conference will be crucial, traders should closely monitor US-China trade headlines.

Key Week Ahead: APEC Summit to Spotlight Trump-Xi Meeting
The coming week could drive flow trends for US BTC-spot ETFs and influence BTC’s price outlook.

US President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to meet on Thursday, October 30. A US-China trade deal lowering duties on Chinese goods could lift sentiment. However, stalled talks and an escalation in trade tensions could trigger a flight-to-safety, weighing on BTC.

BTC tumbled 5.82% to an October 10 low of $107,573 and extended its losses after President Trump threatened an additional 100% levy on Chinese shipments bound for the US.

Bitcoin’s price recovery lifted demand for Ethereum (ETH).

ETH Eyes $4,000: Weak Spot-ETH Demand Caps Gains
While BTC boosted demand for cryptocurrencies, ETH-spot ETFs faced another week of net outflows, keeping ETH below the $4,000 level.

ETH has fallen 1.19% this week and dropped by 5.02% in October, underscoring the influence of spot ETF flows in price trends.

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SpaceX is back on the blockchain radar. Elon Musk’s aerospace company just moved over $133 million worth of Bitcoin—a hefty 1,215 BTC—into new wallets, according to data from Arkham Intelligence. The transfers, coming only days after a similar move, have sparked speculation across crypto circles about whether SpaceX is reshuffling its treasury or preparing for something bigger.

SpaceX Moves Over 1,200 BTC in Major TransferElon Musk’s SpaceX quietly moved more than 1,200 Bitcoin—worth roughly $133 million—on Friday, according to blockchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence. The firm confirmed that 1,215 BTC were sent to several separate wallet addresses, marking the second large transfer by the company in just a few days.

Arkham detailed that SpaceX shifted 300 BTC (around $33 million) and another 915 BTC (worth $100.7 million) to new destinations. These wallets are not currently labeled under SpaceX, unlike previous addresses associated with the company.

Following a Week of Heavy Bitcoin ActivityThis move follows earlier transactions earlier in the week, also involving similarly sized amounts. Prior to the transfers, SpaceX held approximately 8,285 BTC, valued near $914 million at recent market prices above $110,000 per Bitcoin. This places the company as the fourth-largest private Bitcoin holder, according to BitcoinTreasuries.net.

A Look Back at SpaceX’s Bitcoin Holdings

SpaceX’s crypto holdings have fluctuated dramatically over the past few years. In 2022, addresses linked to the firm reportedly held up to 25,000 BTC. However, that number dropped sharply to around 8,285 BTC by mid-2022. After that, the company remained inactive on the blockchain for nearly three years—until earlier this year, when it resumed movement of funds through consolidation transactions.

Motives Behind the Transfers Remain UnclearSo far, there’s no indication whether SpaceX is selling, reorganizing, or securing its Bitcoin holdings. The firm has made no public statement about the purpose of these transfers. With Bitcoin’s recent price surge and renewed institutional interest, analysts are watching closely to see whether this signals strategic repositioning or routine internal restructuring of treasury wallets.

What This Could Mean for the MarketLarge movements of Bitcoin by high-profile firms like SpaceX or even Elon Musk often stir speculation in the crypto community. While the intent remains unknown, the scale and timing—amid Bitcoin’s rally above $110,000—suggest that SpaceX is actively managing its digital assets once again. Whether it’s for security, liquidity, or upcoming sales, one thing’s clear: SpaceX’s Bitcoin activity has officially resumed after a long silence.