Market Signal Briefing

October 16, 2025 07:30 ET

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Bombardier Inc.

MONTREAL, Oct. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bombardier (TSX: BBD.B) will publish its financial results for the third quarter of 2025 on November 6, 2025.

Financial results for the third quarter of 2025

Éric Martel, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Bart Demosky, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will present the financial results for the third quarter of 2025 in a live presentation, followed by a question-and-answer period with analysts.

  The presentation will take place on November 6, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. ET. To listen in:

Live webcast (recommended): 
A live webcast of the financial results presentation, along with the relevant financial charts, will be available on this webpage.By phone: 
The presentation may also be accessed by telephone. Phone lines will open 15 minutes in advance.    Local dial-in number - Montreal (English and French): 
+1 438 792-9840 
Local dial-in number - Toronto (English and French): 
+1 289 514-5015

(Conference ID English: 29213 | Conference ID French: 16333)

A replay of the call will be posted on Bombardier’s website shortly following the end of the webcast.

About Bombardier 
At Bombardier (BBD-B.TO), we design, build, modify and maintain the world’s best-performing aircraft for the world’s most discerning people and businesses, governments and militaries. That means not simply exceeding standards, but understanding customers well enough to anticipate their unspoken needs.  

For them, we are committed to pioneering the future of aviation — innovating to make flying more reliable, efficient and sustainable. And we are passionate about delivering unrivaled craftsmanship and care, giving our customers greater confidence and the elevated experience they deserve and expect. Because people who shape the world will always need the most productive and responsible ways to move through it. 

Bombardier customers operate a fleet of approximately 5,100 aircraft, supported by a vast network of Bombardier team members worldwide and 10 service facilities across six countries. Bombardier’s performance-leading jets are proudly manufactured in aerostructure, assembly and completion facilities in Canada, the United States and Mexico. In 2024, Bombardier was honoured with the prestigious “Red Dot: Best of the Best” award for Brands and Communication Design.

  For Information

For corporate news and information, including Bombardier’s Sustainability Report, as well as the company’s plans to cover all its flight operations with a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blend utilizing the Book and Claim system, visit

bombardier.com.  Learn more about Bombardier’s industry-leading products and customer service network at

bombardier.com. Follow us on X

@Bombardier. 

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Addition of TUS to VEN+AZA achieves CR/CRh responses in all (6/6, 100%) patients treated at the higher dose levels of 80 mg and 120 mg TUS, exceeding the 66% rate expected from VEN+AZA alone
CR/CRh responses in 7/8 (88%) FLT3 wildtype AML, representing 70% of AML population
TUS+VEN+AZA achieves CR/CRh and MRD-negativity in TP53-mutated (2/2), RAS-mutated (1/1) and FLT3-ITD (2/2) AML patients to date
TUS+VEN+AZA is well tolerated with no DLT, differentiation syndrome, QTc prolongation, or prolonged myelosuppression at any dose level to date in newly diagnosed AML patients
TUS+VEN+AZA is being developed as a safe and mutation agnostic frontline therapy for AML
Dosing with 160 mg TUS is now ongoing
SAN DIEGO and TORONTO, Oct. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aptose Biosciences Inc. (“Aptose” or the “Company”) (OTC: APTOF, TSX: APS), a clinical-stage precision oncology company developing the tuspetinib (TUS)-based triple drug frontline therapy to treat patients with newly diagnosed AML, today announced that data from the ongoing TUSCANY trial of tuspetinib in combination with venetoclax and azacitidine (TUS+VEN+AZA) are being presented in a poster presentation, “TUSCANY Study of Safety and Efficacy of Tuspetinib plus Standard of Care Venetoclax and Azacitidine in Study Participants with Newly Diagnosed AML Ineligible for Induction Chemotherapy,” at the European School of Haematology (ESH) 7th International Conference on Acute Myeloid Leukemia “Molecular and Translational”: Advances in Biology and Treatment, being held from October 16-18, 2025 in Estoril, Portugal. Data to date from 10 patients in the TUSCANY trial across all three cohorts, 40 mg, 80 mg or 120 mg TUS dose in TUS+VEN+AZA, reveal promising clinical safety and antileukemic activity and support the use of TUS with standard of care treatment across a broad range of AML populations, including those carrying adverse mutations regardless of FLT3 mutation status.

The TUS+VEN+AZA triplet is being developed as a safe and well-tolerated, mutation agnostic frontline therapy to treat large, mutationally diverse populations of newly diagnosed AML patients who are ineligible to receive induction chemotherapy. Across all dose cohorts to date, no significant safety concerns or dose limiting toxicities (DLTs) have been observed in the TUSCANY trial, including no prolonged myelosuppression in Cycle 1 of subjects in remission, no reports of drug-related QTc prolongation or differentiation syndrome (DS), no CPK elevation and no treatment-related deaths. Dosing has begun at the 160 mg TUS dose level.

“We have observed that TUS can be safely added to a backbone VEN+AZA without needing to reduce the dose of these standard-of-care drugs. The activity we have observed with the TUS triplet in the first 10 patients has exceeded our expectations with 9 achieving complete remissions and 7 demonstrating MRD-negativity by central flow cytometry,” said Rafael Bejar, M.D., Ph.D., Chief Medical Officer of Aptose. “In addition, these remissions are happening in diverse genetic subtypes including those with unmutated FLT3, FLT3-ITD, NPM1c, biallelic TP53 with complex karyotype, RAS, or myelodysplasia related mutations, making this a truly mutation agnostic therapy.”

Data highlights:

TUS in combination with standard dosing of VEN+AZA has been well tolerated with no DLT, no treatment-related deaths, no differentiation syndrome, no QTc prolongation, no prolonged myelosuppression after remission in Cycle 1, and no CPK elevations reported at any dose levels to date in these newly diagnosed AML patients.
Addition of TUS to VEN+AZA achieved CR/CRh responses in 6/6 (100%) patients treated at the higher dose levels of 80 mg and 120 mg TUS, exceeding the 66% rate expected from VEN+AZA alone.
Overall, TUS+VEN+AZA CR/CRh responses were observed in 9/10 (90%) patients.
7 of 8 (88%) CR/CRh responses in FLT3 wildtype AML, representing 70% of AML population. TUS+VEN+AZA MRD-negativity noted in 7/9 (78%) responding patients by central flow cytometry. CR/CRh responses achieved across diverse mutational subtypes including: unmutated FLT3, FLT3-ITD, NPM1c, biallelic TP53 with complex karyotype, RAS, and myelodysplasia related mutations. Dosing at the TUS 160 mg dose level is now ongoing.
See the ESH poster presentation here.

TUSCANY: TUS+VEN+AZA Triplet Phase 1/2 Study

The tuspetinib-based TUS+VEN+AZA triplet therapy is being advanced in the TUSCANY Phase 1/2 trial with the goal of creating an improved frontline therapy for newly diagnosed AML patients that is active across diverse AML populations, durable, and well tolerated.

The TUSCANY triplet Phase 1/2 study, being conducted at 10 leading U.S. clinical sites by elite clinical investigators, is designed to test various doses and schedules of TUS in combination with standard dosing of AZA and VEN for patients with AML who are ineligible to receive induction chemotherapy. A convenient, once daily oral agent, TUS is being administered in 28-day cycles. Multiple U.S. sites are enrolling in the TUSCANY trial with anticipated enrollment of 18-24 patients by the end of 2025. Data will be released as it becomes available.

More information on the TUSCANY Phase 1/2 study can be found on www.clinicaltrials.gov (here).

About Aptose

Aptose Biosciences is a clinical-stage biotechnology company committed to developing precision medicines addressing unmet medical needs in oncology, with an initial focus on hematology. The Company’s lead clinical-stage, oral kinase inhibitor tuspetinib (TUS) has demonstrated activity as a monotherapy and in combination therapy in patients with relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and is being developed as a frontline triplet therapy in newly diagnosed AML. For more information, please visit www.aptose.com.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Canadian and U.S. securities laws, including, but not limited to, statements relating to the therapeutic potential and safety profile of tuspetinib (including the triplet therapy) and its clinical development, goals, the anticipated enrollment rate in the TUSCANY trial and the timing thereof, as well as statements relating to the Company’s plans, objectives, expectations and intentions and other statements including words such as “continue”, “expect”, “intend”, “will”, “should”, “would”, “may”, and other similar expressions. Such statements reflect our current views with respect to future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties and are necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by us are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties and contingencies. Many factors could cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements described in this press release. Such factors could include, among others: our ability to obtain the capital required for research and operations and to continue as a going concern; the inherent risks in early stage drug development including demonstrating efficacy; development time/cost and the regulatory approval process; the progress of our clinical trials; our ability to find and enter into agreements with potential partners; our ability to attract and retain key personnel; changing market conditions; inability of new manufacturers to produce acceptable batches of GMP in sufficient quantities; unexpected manufacturing defects; and other risks detailed from time-to-time in our ongoing quarterly filings, annual information forms, annual reports and annual filings with Canadian securities regulators and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.

Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should the assumptions set out in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in our filings with Canadian securities regulators and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission underlying those forward-looking statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release and we do not intend, and do not assume any obligation, to update these forward-looking statements, except as required by law. We cannot assure you that such statements will prove to be accurate as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Investors are cautioned that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and accordingly investors are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements due to the inherent uncertainty therein.

For further information, please contact:

Aptose Biosciences Inc.
Susan Pietropaolo
Corporate Communications & Investor Relations
201-923-2049
[email protected]

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - October 16, 2025) - Pacific Ridge Exploration Ltd. (TSXV: PEX) (OTCQB: PEXZF) (FSE: PQW) ("Pacific Ridge" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that drill hole RDP-25-011 intersected 112.2m of 1.35% copper equivalent* ("CuEq") or 2.02 g/t gold equivalent** ("AuEq") within 405.0 m of 0.71% CuEq or 1.06 g/t AuEq from the Day target at the Company's 100% owned RDP copper-gold project ("RDP").

October 16, 2025 7:30 AM EDT | Source: Nevada Sunrise Metals Corp.
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - October 16, 2025) - Nevada Sunrise Metals Corporation (TSXV: NEV) (OTC Pink: NVSGF) ("Nevada Sunrise" or the "Company") is pleased to announce a non-brokered private placement (the "Offering") for gross proceeds of up to $350,000 consisting of 7,000,000 units (the "Units") at a price of $0.05 per Unit, each Unit consisting of one common share of the Company and one common share purchase warrant (a "Warrant"). Each Warrant will entitle the holder to purchase one common share at a price of $0.075 for a period expiring three years from the closing date of the Offering.

Proceeds of the Offering will be used for:

Exploration work on the Company's Nevada gold, copper and lithium properties; Other mineral property investigations, and general working capital. The Offering is available to accredited investors and individuals that may qualify under certain other statutory exemptions. The securities issued pursuant to the Offering will be subject to a statutory four-month hold period. Finder's fees may be payable to parties at arm's length to Nevada Sunrise that have introduced the Company to certain subscribers participating in the Offering. The Offering is subject to acceptance of the TSX Venture Exchange.

This news release does not constitute an offer of sale of any of the foregoing securities in the United States. None of the foregoing securities have been and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "1933 Act") or any applicable state securities laws and may not be offered or sold in the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, U.S. persons (as defined in Regulation S under the 1933 Act) or persons in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from such registration requirements. This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor will there be any sale of the foregoing securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.

About Nevada Sunrise

Nevada Sunrise is a junior mineral exploration company with a strong technical team based in Vancouver, BC, Canada, that holds interests in gold, copper and lithium exploration projects located in the State of Nevada, USA.

Nevada Sunrise holds the right to purchase a 100% interest in the Griffon Gold Mine Project, located approximately 50 kilometers (33 miles) southwest of Ely, NV.

Nevada Sunrise holds the right to earn a 100% interest in the Coronado Copper Project, located approximately 48 kilometers (30 miles) southeast of Winnemucca, NV.

Nevada Sunrise owns 100% interests in the Gemini West, Jackson Wash and Badlands lithium projects, all of which are located in the Lida Valley in Esmeralda County, NV.

As a complement to its exploration projects in Esmeralda County, the Company owns Nevada Water Right Permit 86863, also located in the Lida Valley basin, near Lida, NV.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This release may contain forward‐looking statements. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and are generally, but not always, identified by the words "expects", "plans", "anticipates", "believes", "intends", "estimates", "projects", "potential" and similar expressions, or that events or conditions "will", "would", "may", "could" or "should" occur and include disclosure of anticipated exploration activities. Although the Company believes the expectations expressed in such forward‐looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results may differ materially from those in forward-looking statements. Forward‐looking statements are based on the beliefs, estimates and opinions of the Company's management on the date such statements were made. The Company expressly disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward‐looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Such factors include, among others, risks related to future plans for the Company's Nevada mineral properties; reliance on technical information provided by third parties on any of our exploration properties; changes in mineral project parameters as plans continue to be refined; current economic conditions; future prices of commodities; possible variations in grade or metallurgical recovery rates; failure of equipment or processes to operate as anticipated; the failure of contracted parties to perform; labor disputes and other risks of the mining industry; delays due to pandemic; delays due to weather; delays in obtaining governmental approvals, financing or in the completion of exploration, as well as those factors discussed in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in the Company's Management Discussion and Analysis for the Nine Months ending June 30, 2025, which is available under Company's SEDAR profile at www.sedarplus.ca.

Although Nevada Sunrise has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Nevada Sunrise disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information.

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

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Here are five stocks added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List today:

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Summary

Following strong volatility earlier in October 2025, the BNB price now fluctuates between $1,100 and $1,340.
CZ’s portfolio restructuring and YZi Labs’ new builder fund have renewed institutional interest in BNB.
Resistance is at $1,330-$1,370; breaking above could go to $1,450-$1,600.
Failure to hold over $1,100 may result in a decline to $1,000-$900.
Regulatory and macroeconomic variables continue to pose significant challenges to long-term growth.
The outlook remains moderately positive, boosted by BNB burning, builder initiatives, and capital inflows.

BNB price has returned to the spotlight in October 2025, setting new all-time highs and rekindling investor enthusiasm.

However, unlike previous rallies that relied heavily on momentum and retail exuberance, today’s developments have more structural implications: a newly launched builder fund from YZi Labs, talk of opening CZ’s investment operations to outside capital, and increasingly visible institutional flows into BNB-centric strategies.

Whether this present increase in price is just another speculative chapter or the start of long-term adoption depends on how these narratives hold up under stress.

Current BNB price scenario
BNB 1d chart, Source: crypto.news
BNB’s price movement in October has been unpredictable.  After surging into the $1,330-$1,370 range in early October, BNB experienced intense profit-taking and a larger market liquidation wave, falling to $1,040-$1,130 intraday before recovering. 

The daily chart shows BNB trading in a turbulent range, with resistance near $1,330-$1,370 and support zones ranging from $1,100 to ~$1,040-$1,050. 

Notably, the larger market’s $19 billion liquidation event in mid-October sparked widespread sell pressure across crypto, although BNB’s decline was more controlled than many peer assets — suggesting that some investors remain committed to its story and that confidence in BNB price prediction models remains intact despite volatility.

Upside outlook for BNB price
If Binance Coin (BNB) can re-establish momentum above $1,330-$1,370, it will confirm a breakout and may pave the way for $1,450-$1,600 in the coming weeks.  This bullish extension is anticipated to coincide with revived institutional positioning and increased usefulness within the Binance and BNB Chain ecosystems.  

The YZi Labs building fund is already being positioned as a structural driver: it focuses on initiatives in decentralized finance, AI-linked infrastructure, payments, and real-world asset tokenization, all of which have the potential to increase on-chain transaction volumes and strengthen BNB’s fundamental value proposition.

Furthermore, rumors that YZi Labs may turn into an external investment platform have piqued the interest of strategic partners, who see Binance’s capital network as a gateway to Web3 growth.  These reasons, combined with the deflationary burn mechanism and Binance’s sustained dominance in trading volumes, serve as the foundation for BNB’s medium-term optimistic thesis.  

Downside risks to Binance coin price
Failure to retake the $1,330-$1,370 range might extend consolidation and lead to a further fall.  If BNB closes strongly below $1,100, technical projections suggest a drop below $1,000 or even $900, particularly if Bitcoin declines or global risk appetite decreases. 

Analysts also warn that regulatory scrutiny remains a chronic concern.  Any misreading of YZi Labs’ restructuring or external funding plans could draw renewed scrutiny from financial regulators, eroding investor trust.

Furthermore, the larger macroeconomic environment, which includes U.S. inflation data, interest-rate policy, and liquidity constraints, continues to influence capital allocation in digital assets.

Even positive ecosystem developments may not result in persistent price appreciation if macroeconomic cues are not supportive. In short, while BNB’s fundamentals appear robust, the mood is fragile, and another bout of market stress could quickly reverse recent gains.

BNB price prediction based on current levels
BNB support and resistance levels, Source: Tradingview
BNB is currently trading in the $1,100-$1,340 equilibrium region, with $1,370 acting as a significant breakthrough mark and $1,100 as vital support.

A confirmed move above $1,370 might propel the price to $1,450-$1,600, extending the current bullish cycle if institutional interest materializes and the broader market stabilizes.  In contrast, a fall below $1,100 might flip momentum decisively bearish, exposing the $1,000-$900 level as the next potential target.  

For the time being, the view is cautiously bullish: continued builder-fund activity, ongoing burns, and CZ’s capital restructuring provide narrative support, but the market will look for proof in the form of higher lows and more trading volume.  If these factors coincide, BNB might reestablish itself as one of the best-performing large-cap tokens moving into the fourth quarter of 2025.

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only.

CZ urged Coinbase to list more BNB Chain projects, reigniting rivalry after Coinbase added BNB to its official listing roadmap.The move fuels the “CEX listing wars,” spotlighting debates over fees, fairness, and transparency between Binance, Coinbase, and other exchanges.Industry leaders see cooperation as symbolic, but competition for liquidity and influence keeps the rivalry strategically charged.The ongoing rivalry between Binance and Coinbase has reignited after the former’s founder, Changpeng Zhao (CZ), publicly called on Coinbase to list more BNB Chain projects.

It comes only hours after Coinbase added BNB to its listing roadmap, signaling an intention to onboard the Binance token.

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CZ Wants Coinbase to List More BNB Chain ProjectsCZ called for reciprocity between the two largest centralized exchanges, Binance and Coinbase. The comment, posted on X (Twitter), came amid growing debate over listing transparency, fees, and cross-chain fairness across CEXs.

“I would urge Coinbase to list more BNB chain projects. Binance has listed several Base projects. Don’t think Coinbase has listed a single BNB chain project yet. And it’s a more active chain. Not a trade. Just recommending, given we are on the topic of being open, inclusive, etc. Also good for the exchange, I believe,” CZ wrote.

CZ’s post directly responded to a viral thread summarizing a heated sequence of events: Coinbase’s Jesse Pollak, the creator of Base, had posted about listing fees. Subsequently, a Base project founder alleged that Binance demanded steep fees for consideration.

> Jesse posts about CEX listing fees
> Base project founder says fk it and publicly exposes Binance listing demands
> CZ and Binance fight back
> Ppl across the industry post their sides

> Coinbase lists BNB

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— voh (@vohvohh) October 15, 2025
The debate has spiraled into what X (Twitter) users dubbed the “CEX listing wars.”

Coinbase added BNB to its official listing roadmap, marking a rare show of engagement between two direct competitors. The move signaled tentative openness but also carried strategic implications.

As BeInCrypto reported, Coinbase said the listing would depend on technical readiness and market-making requirements. The process could delay full trading activation.

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Still, the announcement triggered speculation across crypto circles: Was Coinbase signaling goodwill, or merely capitalizing on the media buzz?

Listing Wars Expose CEX RivalriesThe exchange feud has drawn the attention of the wider industry. Critics accused Binance of using high listing fees and selective gatekeeping.

At the same time, Coinbase faced its own backlash for alleged hypocrisy, positioning itself as transparent and accessible yet historically slow to list non-Ethereum ecosystem tokens.

Cecilia Hsueh, Chief Strategy Officer at MEXC exchange, weighed in with a more pragmatic take.

“At MEXC, our first principle is simple — list more, list fast to meet user demand. We do charge a listing fee, but it’s small, probably the lowest among top CEXs, and it mostly goes into helping projects promote their launch,” she said on X.

Hsueh emphasized that exchanges follow different business models depending on their growth stage and liquidity, suggesting that fee-based models aren’t inherently unfair.

This nuanced stance resonated amid escalating tribalism between the Binance and Coinbase communities.

Coinbase’s decision to acknowledge BNB, even symbolically, suggests a shift toward interoperability over isolation, a trend increasingly demanded by users and regulators alike.

However, beneath the gestures of inclusivity, the “listing wars” highlight an enduring truth about crypto exchanges. Competition for liquidity and narrative dominance remains fierce, and even gestures of cooperation are rarely without strategic calculation.

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Key NotesBitMine Immersion Technologies bought over $417 million in ETH amid the market dip.Ethereum dominates social media as major developments fuel optimism.Institutional accumulation drives the ETH supply squeeze, with many analysts turning bullish.
Ethereum

ETH
$4 060

24h volatility:
2.3%

Market cap:
$487.18 B

Vol. 24h:
$40.74 B

continues to dominate headlines amid massive accumulation led by Tom Lee-chaired BitMine Immersion Technologies. The company reportedly bought the dip once again on Oct. 16, acquiring an additional 104,336 ETH, valued at roughly $417 million.

It looks like Bitmine(@BitMNR) just bought another 104,336 $ETH($417M).

Over the past 7 hours, 3 new wallets received 104,336 $ETH($417M) from #Kraken and #BitGo.

Despite the crypto market crash, Tom Lee still predicts $ETH will hit $10K by year-end.https://t.co/KewyZ4cAeP… pic.twitter.com/Vn5b9ijP2Z

— Lookonchain (@lookonchain) October 16, 2025

BitMine now controls the largest single corporate holding of Ethereum, around 3.04 million ETH. Sharplink Gaming follows with 840,120 ETH, while The Ether Machine owns 496,710 ETH, according to data from StrategicETHReserve.

This demand comes despite the ongoing volatile phase for the ETH price in October. According to Bitwise, nearly all of the Ether accumulated by public companies this year occurred between July and September.

95% of all ETH held by public companies was purchased in the past quarter alone.

Watch this space.

Corporate ETH Adoption, Q3 2025 Edition pic.twitter.com/9hDARuo9vQ

— Bitwise (@BitwiseInvest) October 15, 2025

As of Sept. 30, public companies collectively hold around 4.63 million ETH, worth $19.13 billion, equivalent to roughly 4% of the total Ether supply. The majority of that buying spree happened in Q3, signaling a surge in confidence from institutional investors.

Analysts note that the concentration of Ethereum buying during Q3 raises questions about what’s next for the cryptocurrency as it enters the fourth quarter.

Ether, which traded above $4,300 before last week’s market-wide sell-off, has since slipped to around $4,000 level at the time of writing. It has wiped out $60 billion in its market capitalization in the past month, according to CoinMarketCap.

Market analysts view the institutional accumulation as a bullish sign, making it one of the best crypto to buy right now.

With 40% of the entire ETH supply now effectively locked away, experts believe a potential supply squeeze could lead to a sharp rebound in the coming months.

Ethereum’s Rising Social Buzz
Meanwhile, Ethereum is seeing a surge in social media activity. Data from Santiment shows that Ethereum-related discussions have recently skyrocketed on social media platforms, driven by several key developments.

🗣️The top trending tokens in crypto across social media, based on the highest discussion rates above normal, are:

🪙 The word 'pyusd' is trending due to a major incident involving the Paxos company mistakenly minting $300 trillion worth of PYUSD stablecoins on the Ethereum… pic.twitter.com/mBWCiqEiS5

— Santiment (@santimentfeed) October 16, 2025

This includes large Ethereum Foundation deposits into DeFi vaults, strong ETF inflows, and renewed institutional interest. Additionally, the recently misexecuted $300 trillion PYUSD minting on Ethereum caught massive attention on X.

Beyond finance, Ethereum’s role is expanding globally. The blockchain is being integrated into Bhutan’s national ID system. Developers also continue to favor Ethereum as the top ecosystem for innovation in 2025.

Disclaimer: Coinspeaker is committed to providing unbiased and transparent reporting. This article aims to deliver accurate and timely information but should not be taken as financial or investment advice. Since market conditions can change rapidly, we encourage you to verify information on your own and consult with a professional before making any decisions based on this content.

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Bitcoin struggles to sustain momentum after setting a new all-time high, with Glassnode warning of a possible deeper correction.

Key NotesBlackRock Ethereum ETF led with $163 million in inflows and over $1.4 billion in trading volume.ETHA has attracted over $10 billion in 2025, ranking 15th out of 4,400+ ETFs, underscoring rising institutional confidence.Market analysts remain divided on the ETH price trajectory as bulls and bears are in a tight fight at $4,000.
Inflows into spot Ethereum

ETH
$4 060

24h volatility:
2.3%

Market cap:
$487.18 B

Vol. 24h:
$40.74 B

ETFs continue to remain strong even as the ETH price faces strong selling pressure in the broader crypto market correction. Currently, there’s a tight fight between the bulls and bears to hold ETH above $4,000. On the other hand, institutions are recouping from the early week Ether ETF outflows.

Ethereum ETF Inflows Remain Robust
On Wednesday, October 15, inflows into spot Ethereum ETFs, across all US ETF issuers, stood at $169 million. However, these numbers are largely polarized, with BlackRock iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA) contributing to most of the inflows at $163 million. The second in line was Bitwise ETHW at $12.31 million.

BlackRock’s spot Ethereum ETF (ETHA) recorded strong investor interest, registering net inflows of 41,132 ETH. Furthermore, the fund also witnessed $1.4 billion in trading volume over the same period. This signals growing institutional participation in Ethereum-based investment products.

BlackRock Ethereum ETF sees healthy inflows | Source: Trader T

With more than $10 billion in inflows this year in 2025 so far, BlackRock’s ETHA has climbed to the 15th position out of more than 4,400 ETFs. The milestone underscores growing institutional demand for Ethereum exposure through regulated investment vehicles.

ETH Price Tests Crucial Support at $4,000
Following the strong selling pressure at $4,400, ETH price has corrected nearly 10% and is looking for a crucial support at $4,000, which seems to be weakening at this point. Market analysts share mixed opinions and remain divided over the next ETH trajectory.

Crypto analyst Ted Pillows noted that Ethereum (ETH) continues to hold firm above the $3,850 support level, maintaining short-term bullish potential. According to Pillows, a decisive move above $4,250 could trigger a short-term uptrend for the asset. The dropping ETH supply on exchanges could further aid this rally.

However, he cautioned that if Ethereum fails to defend the $3,850 support, the market could see increased downside volatility.

$ETH is still holding above its $3,850 support level.

The next key level to reclaim is $4,250, which could start a short-term uptrend.

In case Ethereum loses the $3,850 support level, expect more downside volatility. pic.twitter.com/4PpZBof456

— Ted (@TedPillows) October 16, 2025

On the other hand, crypto analyst Ali Martinez highlighted that Ethereum (ETH) is approaching a bearish MACD crossover on its weekly chart. Martinez noted that the last two occurrences of this technical signal led to price declines of 43% and 61%. This suggests the possibility of a significant downside if the pattern repeats.

Ethereum $ETH is on the verge of a bearish MACD crossover on the weekly chart. The last two times it happened, the price dropped 43% and 61%. pic.twitter.com/RRIjFeR63k

— Ali (@ali_charts) October 16, 2025

Investors need to be more watchful for more volatility ahead and take calls as per their risk appetite.

PEPENODE (PEPENODE) Meme Coin Approaches $2 Million in Presale Raise
Ethereum-based PEPENODE meme coin is capturing attention these days with its unique mine-to-earn mechanism. The project is close to approaching the $2 million milestone in its presale.

PEPENODE is gaining popularity for blending memes and virtual mining. The project allows users to participate in virtual meme coin mining and has quickly emerged as one of the most talked-about crypto presales of 2025.

Presale Details:

Current price: $0.001105
Funds raised: $1,838,367.13
Token ticker: PEPENODE

The platform also offers staking rewards of up to 3,022%, with purchases available via credit/debit cards or cryptocurrency. For further insights, investors can refer to the PEPENODE price prediction report on Coinspeaker.

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Key NotesCZ urges Coinbase to include more BNB Chain projects, calling for openness.Coinbase recently added BNB to its roadmap amid criticism of its listing policies.The debate reignites competition between major exchanges over fairness and inclusion.
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao has publicly called on Coinbase to list more projects built on the BNB Chain, arguing that fairness should guide exchanges’ listing policies. His comments followed Coinbase’s surprise decision to add BNB to its asset-listing roadmap earlier this week.

Moreover, I would urge Coinbase to list more @BNBChain projects. @Binance has listed several Base projects. Don't think Coinbase has listed a single @BNBChain project yet. And it's a more active chain.

Not a trade. Just recommending, given we are on the topic of being open,… https://t.co/16WkVUM6Om

— CZ 🔶 BNB (@cz_binance) October 16, 2025

In a recent post on X, CZ pointed out that Binance already lists several projects from Coinbase’s own Base network. However, Coinbase hasn’t listed any from the BNB ecosystem, even when BNB Chain is currently far more active and heavily used.

According to blockchain analytics firm Nansen, BNB Chain has seen an impressive surge in activity. The network recorded more than 500 million successful transactions over the past month, a 150% increase compared to the previous period.

Moreover, CMB International, a subsidiary of China Merchants Bank, recently announced a $3.8 billion USD Money Market Fund launch on BNB Chain.

Despite this growth, Coinbase has yet to list a single project native to the BNB ecosystem. Zhao believes that listing strong projects from multiple chains would ultimately benefit Coinbase.

Coinbase to List BNB?
CZ’s remarks came shortly after Coinbase Markets announced a new initiative called “The Blue Carpet”, including BNBin its public listing roadmap. The program is designed to provide a more transparent and structured listing process for project issuers.

Assets added to the roadmap today: BNB (BNB)https://t.co/lyEugQo7Cv

— Coinbase Markets 🛡️ (@CoinbaseMarkets) October 15, 2025

It is important to note that inclusion on the roadmap does not guarantee a final listing.

The move comes as Coinbase faces growing scrutiny over its selection criteria. Just days before the announcement, Arca CIO Jeff Dorman criticized the platform for listing “some of the worst assets” while ignoring high-quality ones, including the third-largest cryptocurrency, BNB.

He argued that Coinbase must choose between being a neutral, open marketplace or a curated broker focused only on select assets.

“Listing War” Between Exchanges
The debate over exchange listing fairness has intensified in recent days. Binance founder recently stated that strong crypto projects should not need to pay exchanges for listings, as genuine market demand and user activity naturally drive exposure.

His comments were in response to Coinbase developer Jesse Pollack, who had described Binance’s model as “expensive and extractive,” calling for zero listing fees.

Unpopular opinion post:

On Listing "Fees" (saw this a few times recently)

1. If you are a project complaining about listing airdrops or "fees" (to users),

Don't pay it.

If your project is strong, exchanges will race to list your coin.

If you have to beg an exchange to list,… https://t.co/DtEMb4RdS0

— CZ 🔶 BNB (@cz_binance) October 15, 2025

CZ emphasized that in a truly decentralized market, discussions about listing fees and exchange policies overlook the merit-based recognition. He argued that strong projects with genuine user adoption naturally earn major exchange listings without needing to request them.

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BNB price has climbed to as much as $1,191 following Changpeng Zhao’s comments about the token’s recent listing on Coinbase eight years after the token was first launched.

Summary

CZ praised Coinbase’s decision to list BNB, calling it a “no-brainer” given the token’s strong liquidity and market position.
BNB price briefly climbed to around $1,191 before consolidating near $1,181, with technical indicators suggesting neutral momentum as traders await further catalysts from the upcoming Coinbase listing.

On Oct. 16, former Binance CEO and Head of YZi Labs Changpeng Zhao reacted to the news of Coinbase adding BNB to its listing roadmap. CZ’s post regarding the listing served to boost BNB price slightly by 0.5% in the past hour.

“Woke up to this. Thanks for the support from industry peers,” said Changpeng Zhao in his post, adding a screenshot of comments from crypto figures like Tron (TRX) founder Justin Sun and the Australian-based crypto exchange Kraken regarding the listing in his latest post.

According to Zhao, Coinbase’s decision to list BNB (BNB) should be considered a “no-brainer,” considering the token is currently the third-largest cryptocurrency by market cap. According to data from crypto.news, the token’s market cap currently stands at $164.9 billion. Excluding the stablecoin USDT (USDT), BNB is the third largest cryptocurrency, falling behind only to Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH).

“Excellent liquidity, volume and ecosystem. Not listing it is a loss for the exchange themselves,” said CZ, adding an encouragement for BNB to “keep building.”

Shortly after CZ shared his post, BNB price reached $1,991, nearing the $1,200 before briefly retracting back to the $1,180 level. In the past 24 hours, the token has dipped by 0.2%.

On Oct. 15, the Coinbase Markets official account announced that it has added BNB to its roadmap. According to the blogpost shared, BNB will be added as an asset on the BNB Smart Chain, which already has integrated support within Coinbase. In addition, the exchange will also list QCAD on Ethereum and KTA on the Base (BASE) Network.

Launched in 2017, BNB serves as a trading fee token and the primary gas asset for BNB Chain transactions. BNB is also used for payments, staking, token launches and governance proposals. In 2021, it officially rose to become the third-largest cryptocurrency by market cap and has mostly remained in that spot.

In a separate post, CZ suggested Coinbase should list more BNB Chain projects. He argued that over the years, Binance has listed several Base projects, yet the same cannot be said about Coinbase listing Binance projects.

“Not a trade. Just recommending, given we are on the topic of being open, inclusive, etc. Also good for the exchange, I believe,” said CZ.

BNB price analysis
Market sentiment toward BNB has been mixed since Coinbase announced the addition of BNB to its listing roadmap, a move that could significantly broaden the token’s accessibility to U.S.-based investors. While some traders view the news as a long-term bullish development, others are more cautious, considering the ongoing regulatory scrutiny surrounding Binance.

CZ’s measured reaction on social media appears to have helped calm speculation that tensions might arise between the two exchanges.

BNB price is currently trading at around $1,181, dipping slightly after reaching as high as $1,191 and even surpassing the $1,214 on the day Coinbase announced it will be listing the token.

At press time, BNB price is hovering close to the 30-day moving average, suggesting a phase of consolidation following a modest upward movement earlier in the session. Momentum appears neutral, with no clear directional bias yet, as bulls and bears continue to contest the short-term trend.

BNB price has moved slightly after CZ’s reaction to the news of Coinbase listing the token | Source: TradingView
The Relative Strength Index currently sits near 48, indicating neutral momentum and limited buying or selling pressure at the moment. This aligns with BNB price hovering around the moving average, signaling that the market is likely waiting for new catalysts before making a decisive move.

The RSI’s repeated oscillation between 40 and 60 over the past few hours suggests short-term indecision, with traders possibly digesting the broader implications of recent news developments surrounding Binance and its token.

If positive sentiment builds around the upcoming Coinbase listing, BNB price could test the $1,190 to $1,200 resistance zone again. However, a sustained break below $1,175 could signal short-term weakness, especially if broader market conditions turn risk-off.

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The Russell 2000 index is at a new ATH. If small-cap stocks are printing all-time highs, it implies that risk appetite is back. Additionally, Ethereum has followed small caps remarkably closely this year, as both trade on retail beta, growth optionality and liquidity. As many are aware, there is the potential for ETH to rise if risk continues to bid. This thesis is supported by the current technical outlook for the Ethereum market.

Ethereum recently recovered the cluster around the 50/100-day MAs after surviving a hard flush into the high $3,700s on the daily. The uptrend is maintained because the 200-day is still lower at about $3,500. A move through $4,220-$4,280 would invalidate that micro downtrend and reopen $4,500-$4,650, followed by the previous peak. The price is currently working below a short descending line from the recent local high.  

How this correlation functionsLiquidity cycle: A small-cap rally typically occurs when margin financial conditions have improved. Bitcoin and Ethereum, in particular, are a high-beta liquidity sponge.

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ETH/USDT Chart by TradingViewGrowth narrative: ETH and small caps both price optionality, which includes future network cash flows (L2 settlement, staking yield, restaking and rollup revenues) for the latter, and future earnings for the former.

Mechanisms of rotation: Beta moves down the stack after BTC legs first. Prior to money flowing into long-tail alternatives, ETH was the biggest liquid beta vehicle.

What can go wrong?Correlation is a fair-weather friend. Should the Russell squeeze primarily consist of systematic short-covering, the link will break as soon as macro data changes (hot inflation print, rates repricing).

Overhang in supply: Any increase in exchange balances, ETF arbitrage inventory or significant waves of validators unstaking would cap upside. The cash-flow narrative deteriorates as stocks continue to rise if fees remain muted and L2 volumes stagnate.

Ethereum is poised to surprise to the upside if the Russell at ATH is indicating a long-lasting risk-on phase. Respect the invalidation levels and avoid marrying the correlation if the equity move is merely a gamma-driven pop.

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Chen Zhi, chairman of Cambodia’s Prince Group, has become the central figure in one of the largest crypto fraud scandals on record. 

This week, U.S. authorities sanctioned him over his role in orchestrating vast “pig butchering” operations across Southeast Asia, where forced labor compounds were allegedly used to defraud victims around the globe. Arkham data confirms the scale of his digital fortune: addresses tied to Chen hold nearly 15,957 Bitcoin, worth around $1.77 billion at current prices.

On Arkham, the wallet cluster labeled chen-zhi-sanctioned shows a portfolio composed entirely of Bitcoin, with BTC trading near $110,700 at press time. Transfers reveal how his empire consolidated its holdings over years, with multi-thousand BTC inflows dating back three years. 

Chin Zhi account movement. Source: Arkham
In one transaction, almost 4,000 BTC, nearly $90 million at the time, was funneled into Chen-linked addresses. Another movement added more than 3,400 BTC, equivalent to $81 million.

Hunt for the crypto scammer takes a twist
The most eye-catching detail, however, is not only in the past. Just hours ago, Arkham flagged a movement of 4,999 BTC, worth more than $560 million, from an address connected to Chen. What unsettled analysts is that this wallet was not yet on the official sanction list, echoing the flows associated with the infamous LuBian syndicate earlier this year.

Chin Zhi account movement. Source: Arkham
It suggests that while U.S. enforcement has captured a large share of the scam empire’s funds, significant pockets of Bitcoin remain mobile, and perhaps beyond immediate reach.

The U.S. Department of Justice has already seized more than 127,000 BTC linked to Chen’s network, a haul valued above $14 billion. It is the largest single crypto forfeiture in history, eclipsing even the Silk Road takedown. In total, the U.S. government now controls over $36 billion worth of Bitcoin, making it the world’s seventh-largest holder, with Chen’s seized fortune representing its biggest single source.

Chen Zhi himself remains at large, facing potential sentences of up to forty years if convicted. His wallets may be labeled and sanctioned, but as the Arkham charts show, some continue to stir. That activity points to a larger truth: the fight between regulators and rogue operators is no longer only in the courts or policy papers, but live on-chain, with millions of dollars moving across addresses in real time.

Total crypto market cap has erased another $100 billion daily.

Bitcoin’s recovery attempts have come to a halt as the asset has declined below the $111,000 level once again on Thursday morning.

The altcoins are also in the red, with ETH slipping to $4,000 and XRP dropping back down to $2.40. There are a few double-digit price losers as well.

BTC Slides Below $111K
Bitcoin and the rest of the cryptocurrency market experienced massive turbulence at the end of the previous week, when the largest of the bunch plunged by over $20,000 on some exchanges and bottomed at a multi-month low of $101,000. This crash wiped out over $19 billion in leveraged positions from more than 1.6 million traders.

BTC tried to recover in the following days after immediately surging back to $110,000. It kept climbing at the start of the new business week and hit $116,000 on Tuesday.

However, that was as far as it could go as the bears stepped up once again. They pushed the asset south to $113,000 yesterday and below $111,000 as of press time today. This means that its market capitalization has fallen once again and is close to breaking below $2.2 trillion on CG.

Its dominance over the altcoins, though, has bounced since yesterday and is up to $57.2%.

BTCUSD. Source: TradingView
Alts in Retrace Mode
Most altcoins have produced even more painful declines over the past 24 hours. Ethereum leads the pack with a 4.4% drop that has pushed it to under $4,000. XRP has dipped to $2.39 after a 5% nosedive. SOL, ADA, LINK, DOGE, XLM, HYPE, SUI, AVAX, HBAR, and MNT have charted losses of up to 8%.

There are four double-digit price losers, led by TAO’s 15% daily plunge. ASTER (13%), ZEC (12%), and IP (10%) follow suit.

In contrast, COAI continues to steal the show with a massive 50% surge since yesterday that has driven its price to well over $23 as of press time.

The cumulative market cap of all crypto assets has erased $100 billion since yesterday and is down to $3.850 trillion on CG.

Cryptocurrency Market Overview. Source: QuantifyCrypto

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Key Takeaways
Why is BTC under pressure this week?
The market hasn’t recovered from last week’s liquidation, BTC failed to hold $115k mid-week, and $600 million in new short positions suggest smart money is pricing in further downside.

How does the U.S.–China trade war factor in?
Trump’s confirmation of ongoing trade tensions adds macro volatility, making BTC’s $110k support increasingly fragile.

The market hasn’t recovered from the recent liquidation cascade, and it looks like another one is lining up. For context, it has been a week since the $19 billion wipeout, and the market is still struggling to find a grip.

Backing this, FOMO hasn’t kicked in yet. Spot demand for Bitcoin [BTC] remains low, and fear continues to dominate sentiment. At this point, calling $110k a solid support for BTC is still too premature.

Against this setup, Donald Trump’s comments on the trade war have only reinforced the downside. Does this mean BTC is lining up for another wipeout? Early signals suggest the smart money is already pricing it in.

Trump confirms trade war pressures will persist
“We are in now,” Trump doubled down on the U.S.-China trade war.

In a recent panel, when asked if the market should price in a “sustained” trade war with China, Trump didn’t hold back, making it clear that macro chop is far from priced out, and tariffs remain the main line of defense.

In short, the 100% tariffs aren’t off the table yet, with execution still set to hit China starting the 1st of November. Market reaction? BTC was up 0.68% intraday, at press time, showing some short-term chop but no real follow-through yet.

Source: TradingView (BTC/USDT)

In other words, Bitcoin’s still way off from locking $110k as a solid base.

Zoom in: BTC is down 3.23% on the week. It failed to flip $115k into support mid-week, and the week closed with a range break. The sell-off pushed BTC back toward $110k, showing a clear bearish bias in the tape.

Simply put, BTC’s structure is getting put to the test.

However, the $600 million in short positions suggests that the market is anticipating further downside, a trend that has recently delivered significant profits for traders.

$600M BTC shorts raise market suspicion
Timing is proving to be a major market trigger in this cycle.

Flashback a week ago, before the $19 billion wipeout, AMBCrypto spotted a $420 million BTC short around $121k, making it the biggest bet in months. That trade cashed out huge, fueling speculation of insider trading.

Now, we’re seeing a similar setup. A whale dropped a $600 million short across multiple assets, with $194 million on BTC at 10x leverage. The kicker? It went live 90 minutes before Trump dropped the trade war news.

Source: X

The timing screams this move wasn’t random.

Instead, with the U.S.-China trade war odds ramping, dip-buyers nowhere to be seen, and BTC’s $110k under pressure, this $600 million short looks like a strategic hit on Bitcoin. Will it pay off? History says it probably will.

In this context, another leverage flush isn’t off the table.

According to CryptoQuant, capital is still heavily leveraged, and with most positions held by bearish traders, Bitcoin’s $110K support level is starting to look increasingly vulnerable.

Kodiak Finance, the native liquidity platform for Berachain, has integrated Orbs’ decentralized dTWAP and dLIMIT protocols to bring more advanced trading functionality to its users, as reported to Finbold on October 16.

The integration adds institutional-grade order types to Berachain’s leading decentralized exchange, which currently holds over $250 million in total value locked (TVL) and has processed more than $4 billion in trading volume. 

More than 100,000 users on Kodiak can now access new tools for time-weighted and limit order execution, helping reduce slippage and improve trading efficiency.

Bringing CEX-level trading to Berachain’s decentralized network
Orbs’ dTWAP (decentralized Time-Weighted Average Price) protocol enables large trades to be broken into smaller orders that execute over time, minimizing price impact. The feature can also serve as a dollar-cost-averaging (DCA) strategy, allowing users to accumulate assets gradually rather than in a single transaction.

Meanwhile, the dLIMIT protocol allows traders to specify their desired buy or sell price instead of executing immediately at market value. 

Together, the two protocols bring centralized-exchange-style execution to Berachain’s decentralized environment, offering greater flexibility in how orders are placed and filled.

Kodiak’s interface supports both dTWAP-Market orders, which execute trades at current market prices, and dTWAP-Limit orders, which only trigger when prices fall within user-defined limits. Traders can also adjust parameters based on market conditions and gas fees.

By integrating Orbs’ Layer-3 infrastructure, Kodiak strengthens its position as a leading decentralized finance (DeFi) hub on Berachain, combining deep liquidity with professional-grade functionality. The move also reinforces Orbs’ role as a key provider of advanced on-chain trading protocols for decentralized exchanges.

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In Q3 2025, bitcoin establishes itself as a pillar of companies’ financial strategies. With 1.02 million bitcoins held by 172 listed companies, the crypto queen moves beyond speculation to become an essential store of value. Decoding a revolution underway.

In brief

In the third quarter of 2025, 172 companies now hold 1.02 million bitcoins, representing 4.87% of the total supply and a 40% increase compared to the previous quarter.
Strategy, MARA Holdings and XX1 lead bitcoin adoption, with strategies ranging from aggressive accumulation to gradual integration.
Despite volatility and regulatory risks, bitcoin asserts itself as a store of value and a diversification tool for companies.

Q3 2025: The historic rise of bitcoin in institutional portfolios
The third quarter of 2025 marks a turning point for bitcoin. Indeed, publicly traded companies holding bitcoin now represent nearly 40% of the total, that is 172 companies, compared to far fewer three months ago. Furthermore, the total volume has risen to 1.02 million bitcoins, accounting for 4.87% of the total supply. An increase of 20.87% in just three months, with a valuation exceeding 117 billion dollars.

Companies are no longer just observing: they are acting. In Q3 2025, 48 new companies have added bitcoin to their balance sheet, a record. Among them, historical players like Strategy, which has strengthened its position with an additional 40,000 bitcoins. But also newcomers attracted by the liquidity and market growth potential. This dynamic reflects a growing confidence in BTC as a safe haven asset and diversification tool.

Bitcoin giants: who holds what and why?
Among the 172 companies holding bitcoin in 2025, some stand out for the size of their reserves. Strategy, with 640,031 bitcoins, remains the undisputed leader, followed by MARA Holdings (53,250 BTC) and XX1 (43,514 BTC). These players adopt varied strategies:

Aggressive accumulation for Strategy;
Mining and targeted acquisition for MARA;
Gradual integration for XX1.

The companies holding the most bitcoin in 2025.
Their motivation? A combination of inflation hedging, speculation on rising prices, and financial innovation. With 48 new players entering crypto treasury in the past 3 months, the movement is accelerating. Metaplanet, a Japanese company, embodies this trend in Asia, where bitcoin is increasingly viewed as a strategic asset. With 30,823 bitcoins, it demonstrates how Asian companies are embracing the topic. This, in response to unstable local monetary policies.

The record acquisition of 176,762 bitcoins in Q3 2025, mostly by American and Asian companies, highlights this race for adoption. Companies no longer just hold bitcoin: they integrate it into their business model. Whether to attract investors, optimize cash flow, or position themselves as pioneers in a booming market.

BTC: a legitimate corporate asset or a risky bet?
Despite its growing adoption, bitcoin remains a volatile and controversial asset. Its detractors point to sharp price fluctuations, such as the 20% drop recorded in 2024, or regulatory uncertainties, especially in the United States and Europe. For companies, these risks are not trivial: they can impact their stock market valuation and credibility with traditional shareholders.

However, the benefits are real. BTC offers a hedge against the depreciation of fiat currencies, a strong argument in a context of persistent inflation. It also allows companies to differentiate themselves by attracting investors and talent sensitive to technological innovations. Some companies, like Tesla, have already shown how bitcoin can serve as a communication and growth tool.

Bitcoin enters a new era dominated by companies, with reserves exceeding one million units. Between historic opportunity and calculated risk, its adoption raises a fundamental question: are we witnessing the emergence of a new financial standard, or a speculative bubble without a future?

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Eric Trump’s World Liberty Financial plans to tokenize real estate using USD1 stablecoin, making property investment accessible to microinvestors.

Emir Abyazov2 min read

16 October 2025, 09:12 AM

World Liberty Financial co-founder Eric Trump announced plans to tokenize real estate in an interview with CoinDesk. The initiative involves a building under construction and will be implemented using World Liberty Financial’s technology and its USD1 stablecoin.

Tokenization Opens Real Estate to MicroinvestorsAccording to Trump, tokenization will allow private investors to acquire equity tokens without relying on banks, while receiving additional perks such as hotel privileges or exclusive services. This model is part of World Liberty Financial's broader strategy to integrate crypto infrastructure with traditional finance.

WLFi' token. Source: CoinGeckoTrump emphasized that tokenization could democratize investment, enabling retail investors to participate in real estate projects previously available only to institutional players.

"If I want to build a hotel in New York or Dubai, why do I need to go to Deutsche Bank? Why can't I go directly to people?" he said, describing the idea of selling micro-shares priced at $1,000.

His comment came shortly after project partner Zach Witkoff spoke at the Token2049 conference in Singapore, announcing plans to move part of the Trump family's real estate portfolio onto the blockchain.

WLFI Token Launch and Payment InfrastructureLaunched in 2024, World Liberty Financial is also developing a debit card and mobile app to allow everyday use of the USD1 stablecoin. The company previously announced that its WLFI token would launch on the Ethereum mainnet. Starting September 1, 2025, investors will receive 20% of their allocation, with the remaining 80% unlocked later through community vote.

Previously, World Liberty Financial also proposed a mechanism for the buyback and burning of WLFI tokens, aiming to manage token supply and value over time.

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A long-dormant Bitcoin whale has resurfaced, moving a large batch of coins amid renewed market volatility and uncertainty over Bitcoin’s price direction.

Summary

A long-dormant Bitcoin wallet has transferred 2,000 BTC, valued at over $222 million, to 51 new addresses.
The funds were evenly split, with 50 wallets receiving about 37.576 BTC each and one receiving 121.18 BTC.
The structured transfer suggests deliberate reorganization or security upgrades rather than random activity.
Bitcoin is hovering near $110,000, following a retreat from recent highs above $126,000.

A long-time Bitcoin whale has transferred 2,000 BTC, worth about $222 million at current prices, into dozens of new wallets in what appears to be a carefully coordinated move. 

Blockchain data from Arkham Intelligence shows that the funds were distributed across 51 fresh addresses. Fifty wallets each received 37.576 BTC (BTC), worth roughly $4.2 million, while one wallet received 121.18 BTC, around $13.4 million.

Bitcoin whale moves 2k BTC to 51 wallets | Source: Arkham
The transfers mark the first significant movement of these coins in years, originating from an address tied to Bitcoin’s early days. The structured and even distribution of the assets points to a deliberate move rather than a spontaneous transaction, likely aimed at reorganizing or securing holdings.

However, the timing of the transfers has sparked speculation about intent, particularly as Bitcoin struggles to regain strong momentum following the recent market downturn.

OG Bitcoin whale stirs, is a dump coming?
The reappearance of long-dormant whales from Bitcoin’s early days is often linked to profit-taking. BTC has risen sharply since these early accumulation periods, and such large movements typically fuel speculation that a holder may be preparing to offload part of their stash to realize gains.

With BTC hovering around $110,000 after dipping from recent highs above $126,000, market attention has turned to the potential for such a sale to further exert downward pressure on price.

Still, not every major on-chain movement signals a dump. Some early holders periodically move funds to strengthen security, upgrade storage infrastructure, or shift coins into institutional custody. It is also possible that the wallet restructuring is part of an internal reorganization rather than an exchange-bound transfer.

For now, there’s no evidence that the coins have reached any exchange addresses. Bitcoin itself remains relatively stable, down roughly 2.4% on the day, with no immediate market reaction to the latest whale movement.

If the coins eventually move toward exchanges, it could confirm selling intent and add near-term pressure on price. But if they stay dormant in fresh wallets, the move may simply reflect routine portfolio management by the Bitcoin whale.

Perhaps due in part to the continued war of words between the US and China over trade, the Bitcoin price has failed to maintain its recovery and is trading sideways. One major trendline and one major support level are all that prevent Bitcoin from a further big dip to the downside.

Could $BTC start to gain strength against gold?Bitcoin continues to look weak as gold and silver show amazing strength during this current period of sometimes intense uncertainty as President Trump ramps up and then cools down the war of words with China.

This said, both gold and silver are heavily overbought now while Bitcoin is becoming oversold. Could Bitcoin finally start to recover from here?

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The BTC/XAU chart in the daily time frame puts things into perspective. Yes, BTC/XAU has just crashed out of the descending channel, a very bearish turn of events, but the breakdown has not been confirmed yet. Also, the ratio has just encountered a strong support level at 26 oz, while an even more robust support level is just below at 24.6 oz. Given that the daily Stochastic RSI indicators have hit the bottom, it might be expected that the Bitcoin/gold ratio might start to turn in Bitcoin’s favour from here.

Is $BTC about to drop to last key support level?

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The 4-hour chart for the $BTC price shows that the bears look to have succeeded in flipping the $112,000 level into resistance. At the same time, the price is now tracking sideways under the major trendline. This is not a good turn of events and could herald a drop to the last major support at $108,000.

The Stochastic RSI indicators are heading up, but if this bearish price action continues they would turn back around and head to the bottom, perhaps getting there at the same time as the price reaches the major support level. 

Could this then signal the bottom? Quite possibly, as Bitcoin would become very oversold. That said, if the Trump/China trade war hits another bad moment this could be enough to send Bitcoin even lower.

200-day SMA could be last line of support

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The daily time frame draws attention to how the $BTC price is teetering below what is now horizontal resistance at $112,000, with a fall to the last major support at $108,000 a real possibility. 

The 200-day simple moving average (SMA) has come into play already, acting as support for last Friday’s crash. It may well be that this moving average becomes support once again, especially as it converges with the $108,000 horizontal level.

Ascending trendline has to hold

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The weekly time frame for the $BTC price says it all. The ascending trendline has to hold in order for the uptrend to survive. Yes, there is the possibility that the price could fall through the trendline and even dip below the $108,000 major support level, but it would have to be bought back up again to avoid going into a potential tail spin that could drag the crypto market into the next bear market. This week’s close is crucial.

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