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Meme coins have become very popular, especially on Solana, which boasts of fast transactions, low fees, and a lively ecosystem. A lot of people want to make a meme coin on the Solana blockchain for “free,” but they need to be clear about the difference between the cost of making the coin and the network transaction fees (gas fees) that must be paid in SOL for deployment and early token operations.

Method 1: Using a Launchpad
Launchpads like Pump.fun, Letsbonk, or Moonit automate the process by using a bonding curve to simulate liquidity until the token is taken to a decentralised exchange (DEX) like Raydium. This technique is great for newbies because it automatically manages creating, exchanging, and burning tokens, which stops common scams like rug pulls. It costs about 0.1 SOL for launch costs, so it’s almost free.

Step 1: Get your wallet ready and fund it by adding SOL to it through an exchange like Binance or Coinbase. Make sure you have at least 0.1 SOL to make transactions.

Step 2: Pick a Launchpad. Open your browser and go to pump.fun or letsbonk.com.Pump.fun is the most popular site in 2025 since it has automated functions. However, Letsbonk pays creators more.

Step 3: Create the coin. Click “Create a Coin” or something similar. Fill out the form with your name, symbol, description, a meme image, and links to your social network accounts. Confirm and sign.

Step 4: Launch and market. Once the token is available for purchasing and selling, avail it on a trading platform right away. Use free tools like social media to get people excited. You can do that by posting memes on X, start a Telegram group, or do airdrops. Use a free bundler bot from sites like smithii.io to fight against sniping bots.

Step 5: Move on to a DEX. You need to automate the process so that once the market cap reaches a certain level, liquidity transfers to Raydium, and LP tokens are burned to build trust. You can make money from fees charged on continuous transactions. Monitor through the dashboard of the platform.

Method 2: Manual Creation
To customize, mint an SPL token and add liquidity manually with no-code tools. This offers you full control over the supply, but it costs more SOL (around 0.8 total) and is riskier if not adequately secured.

Step 1: Get your wallet ready. Have at least 1 SOL with Phantom. Make a meme image and arrange the tokenomics for a supply of 1 billion tokens.

Step 2: Create the token. Go to a free tool like smithii.io/token-creator/solana. Connect your wallet and fill out the name, symbol, supply, description, image, and links. Revoke mint/freeze authority right away to build trust. To create a token, click “Create Token” and sign.

Step 3: Create a liquidity pool. Visit smithii.io/liquidity-pool/solana. Select your token as the base and SOL or USDC as the quote. Add 50% to 80% of the supplies plus the corresponding amount of funding. Choose selections and click Confirm. Raydium will now allow you to trade your token.

Step 4: List and secure. Use smithii.io/revoke-authority-solana to take away the last of your powers. You will likely have to pay a small fee. Use vesting tools like streamflow.finance to burn or lock LP tokens to keep rugs from happening. After completing the requirements, submit to CoinGecko or CoinMarketCap for a free listing.

Step 5: Promote your token and manage. Give away free airdrops to grow your community. Use free advertising like memes on Reddit, X polls, or Discord servers.

The Unavoidable Monetary Cost: Liquidity
If you can’t trade a token, it’s useless. You need to provide liquidity to a Decentralized Exchange (DEX) like Raydium or Orca in order for your meme coin to have a price. This means putting some of your new meme coin together with a liquid asset, which is usually SOL or a stablecoin like USDC.

The Cost: This is the most important thing you have to pay for. You can add SOL or USDC worth $100 to several thousand dollars to the liquidity pool if you’re looking to make a strong start. The price will be less erratic at first if you introduce more liquidity. You have to pay this fee to make your coin marketable.
The Trust Factor: You also need to lock the LP tokens that show how much of the pool you own. Locking them stops you from taking the SOL/USDC out, which would quickly “rug pull” the value. This lock is an important way to develop trust.

Conclusion
You can create a fully functioning SPL token on Solana. But a meme coin isn’t just a contract that has been deployed; it’s also a social product. You have to pay the initial liquidity cost plus the substantial non-monetary cost of time and effort to build a community and do viral marketing in order for it to be tradable and profitable.

What is the best free launchpad for Solana meme coins?

The best one in 2025 is Pump.fun. Here, you can create token in 5 minutes with name, symbol, meme image. Auto-burns LP, earns trade fees. Also, it is ideal for beginners because you don’t need coding expertise.

How much does it cost to create a meme coin on Solana?

Creating a meme coin on Solana typically costs less than $1 in SOL for rent-exemption and small transaction fees.

Why is it important to revoke the mint authority for a meme coin?

Revoking the mint authority builds community trust by proving you cannot create new tokens and devalue the coin.

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XRP shows bullish patterns against ETH and BTC, with analysts suggesting it may soon outperform Ethereum despite recent short-term weakness.

XRP is trading at $2.42 with a 24-hour volume of $5.1 billion. The token has fallen 3% in the past day and 15% over the last week.

While the short-term outlook in USD terms appears weak, current technical setups suggest XRP could outperform Ethereum soon.

Falling Wedge Pattern Suggests Possible Reversal
The XRP/ETH chart shows a falling wedge formation, according to CryptoBull. This setup features downward-sloping trendlines that gradually move closer together. The asset is currently near the lower support area at 0.0006 ETH.

#XRP is about to reach the end in this giant falling wedge against Ethereum. This is a structure that usually moves to the upside suggesting that XRP will outperform Ethereum in the coming weeks! pic.twitter.com/C3EwcUc6dB

— CryptoBull (@CryptoBull2020) October 15, 2025

Remarkably, this pattern often marks the end of a downtrend. If XRP moves above the upper line of the wedge, it could start gaining on Ethereum. A move beyond the 200-day moving average, which still acts as resistance, would confirm strength. Until then, the price is trading in a narrowing range.

In addition, XRP has also moved above a falling channel on the BTC pair. This channel has been in place since 2017. In late 2024, XRP broke through this structure and moved above the 50-period exponential moving average, based on the chart posted by EtherNasyonaL.

Source: EtherNasyonaL/X
After the breakout, price action shifted into a sideways range. This type of behavior is often seen when markets pause to gather strength. A recent pullback served as a test of the breakout zone. XRP stayed above the old resistance, which is now acting as support. This move suggests that buyers are still in control over the longer term.

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Range Between Key Historical Levels
On the XRP/USD chart, the asset continues to move between $2 and $3.3. These are the highs from 2021 and 2017, respectively. According to analyst EtherNasyonaL, XRP remains in a reaccumulation phase. They wrote,

“Price is stuck in the reaccumulation phase between the 2017 peak at $3.3 and the 2021 peak at $1.96.”

This range is drawing attention from long-term holders. It is seen as a key area that could decide the next direction. If the asset breaks above $3.3, it may signal a much larger move ahead.

Source: EtherNasyonaL/X
Recent Partnerships
Ripple has announced a new partnership with South Africa’s Absa Bank, which will use the former’s custody platform to manage tokenized assets. These include digital currencies and other blockchain-based products.

This agreement gives Absa access to Ripple’s tech stack while helping it expand its presence in African financial markets. Meanwhile, filings related to crypto-based ETFs, including those involving Ripple, are still under review by the US SEC.

Solana price has shed 15% over the past week and is now teetering near a crucial support level. Will the bulls step in to hold the line, or is a deeper drop still on the cards?

Summary

Solana price is down 15% over the past week.
The token is testing the $190 support, a break below which could lead to more losses over the short term.
Investors are hyped over the potential approval of a spot Solana ETF.

According to data from crypto.news, Solana (SOL) was trading at $193, down 5.3% over the past 24 hours and 15.2% over the last 7 days.

Solana’s price took a hit as investor caution deepened, with risk-off sentiment gripping the market following a broader downturn triggered by macroeconomic concerns, including a fresh wave of U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports.

As of press time, market sentiment seems to have improved, shifting from extreme fear to just fear following the Fed chair’s recent dovish remarks, which hinted at the possibility of two additional rate cuts this year. 

While rate cuts are bullish for cryptocurrencies, traders remain hesitant as they remain in wait-and-watch mode, looking for signs of progress in the upcoming U.S.–China discussions ahead of the looming Nov. 1 tariff deadline. 

Positive development could prove crucial in reigniting bullish momentum across the crypto market, including Solana’s, as it heads deeper into Q4, which has historically been the most bullish quarter for crypto assets.

Solana price testing $190 support
On the daily chart, Solana is once again testing the $190 support zone, a level that has repeatedly acted as a floor for the token since late August.

Solana price is testing $190 support — Source: crypto.news
However, technical indicators appear to favor a bearish setup, with the 20-day moving average crossing below the 50-day, a classic signal of a bearish reversal, which in Solana’s case could lead to further losses in the short term.

If SOL fails to hold above $190, it could slide further toward $170, a level that marked last week’s low. 

On the flip side, a clean breakout above $211 would flip the script and likely invalidate the bearish outlook.

Strong network performance and ETF hype to support bullish narrative
The Solana network has held its ground even as the broader market slows down. In the past 24 hours, it logged an impressive $6.16 billion in DeFi trading volume, outpacing competitors like Ethereum and BNB Chain. This sharp uptick confirms that activity on the network remains vibrant, with users continuing to engage despite the overall market hesitation.

Investors are also buzzing with excitement over the potential launch of the first spot ETF for Solana.

Just hours ago, asset manager 21Shares filed a Form 8-A with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, signaling the final regulatory green light needed for its Solana exchange-traded fund to go live. Once approved, it could pave the way for a wave of fresh capital from traditional investors, a shift that could fuel long-term upside for the token.

As such, once the dust settles and the broader market regains its footing, Solana may find the breathing room it needs to regain upward momentum as it heads into the final stretch of the year.

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The flash crash wasn't kind to many coins, but this one held up fairly well.

When markets lurch unexpectedly, it's often tempting to throw out your investing map. That's one way for good investments to get abandoned at the worst possible time.

On Oct. 10, crypto suffered its sharpest flash crash and leverage liquidation event on record after some new tariff-related headlines escalated the trade tensions between the U.S. and China, causing most major assets to fall. XRP (XRP -4.09%) slid hard with the pack before rebounding to reach a loss of just 15%. But it's still very much worth buying and holding for the long term, and here's why.

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The flash crash had little to do with fundamentals
The catalyst for the crash was the Trump administration's tariff threats, which dented the crypto market during a time of very high use of leverage.

So, when the news dropped, it triggered forced deleveraging and a record liquidation cascade across digital assets. This compromised the liquidity and stability of decentralized exchanges (DEXes) and centralized exchanges (CEXes), knocking coins dramatically lower within just a few minutes. Bitcoin's steep and sudden drop frame this event as a liquidity shock, not a protocol failure specific to XRP or any other chain.

Still, XRP was not spared. Intraday, it fell by about 42% before recovering part of the move as liquidity normalized. But investors need to zoom out here. Whereas price is fickle, the network's utility is steady, and it wasn't compromised at all during the crash or as a result of it.

The chain didn't get overloaded or collapse due to the intense selling volume during the crash, unlike many others that did. Neither the chain's core mechanics nor its target customer set changed during the volatility -- and the institutional investors it's seeking to attract aren't going to be heavily dissuaded by the asset declining in value a bit during a time when many coins fell by 80% or more. A sell-off driven by macro shocks does not rewrite product-market fit.

The market just issued a stress test, and XRP passed it.

There's another silver lining
There's another reason investors should still be looking to buy XRP.

Stablecoins are the fiat currency payment medium for crypto. During the flash crash weekend, at least one prominent stablecoin briefly lost its peg to the underlying fiat currency before recovering. That happened because of unexpected liquidity holes and forced unwinds of leverage requiring vast amounts of capital to change hands very rapidly, not because dollars stopped being dollars.

Ripple's RLUSD (RLUSD 0.01%), the native stablecoin of the XRP Ledger (XRPL), held strong. During the crash, RLUSD traded essentially at $1, exactly the same as always, with routine wiggles measured in tenths of a cent rather than dimes. That's exactly what institutional users want to see: Total stability, even under immense strain.

Institutions prize this sort of predictability. Furthermore, RLUSD's reserve disclosures and custody setup are designed for that audience, and XRPL's native controls give regulatory compliance teams familiar tools if they need them.

That resilience supports the long-term investment thesis for buying the coin.

What should investors do now?
Short-term swings are a feature of this asset class. The right response is to separate perceived risk from real risk.

The narrative says that a big red day means something broke. The reality is that XRP's use case did not change, its chain didn't get clogged or malfunction, and RLUSD's behavior under duress slightly improved the chain's institutional credibility.

XRP will thus probably continue to successfully position itself as a regulatory-compliant, institution-friendly payments and real-world asset (RWA) tokenization platform, and make further inroads to its market. If RLUSD continues to do its job cleanly, demand for block space and native liquidity should grow over time, both of which will support XRP's value.

Buying after a big scare can actually improve long-term outcomes for an investment, provided the reasons to own the asset are still intact. After this weekend, it's clear that they are with XRP.

Alex Carchidi has positions in Bitcoin. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Bitcoin and XRP. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

Ethereum’s RSI shows a bullish divergence last seen before its 84% rally in March.Large holders added about 150,000 ETH ($603 million) in two days, hinting at renewed confidence.Net outflows jumped 25% since October 10, the highest level since late September, signaling rising buy-side pressure.Ethereum (ETH) price is showing a rare technical signal last seen six months ago — right before it rallied more than 80%. The token is trading near $4,020, down about 1.8% in the past 24 hours, 8.7% over the week, and nearly 10% in 30 days, marking a clear downtrend.

But fresh on-chain data and a familiar momentum pattern suggest that this decline may be losing strength.

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Bullish Divergence Reappears as Exchange Outflows SurgeThe Relative Strength Index (RSI), which measures how fast and how strong price movements are, is showing a bullish divergence. This happens when prices make lower lows but the RSI makes higher lows — a sign that selling pressure is weakening.

A bullish divergence often hints at a possible trend reversal, which means a downtrend could be nearing its end. The last time Ethereum clearly showed this pattern was between March 10 and April 21, when it rose 84.46% Before that reversal, Ethereum was in a similar decline. The setup repeating now could signal that the current downtrend is close to flipping again.

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Ethereum Price Fractal: TradingViewEthereum whales — wallets holding large amounts of ETH — appear to be preparing early for this. On-chain data shows these addresses increased their holdings from 100.36 million ETH on October 14 to 100.51 million ETH two days later. That’s an addition of roughly 150,000 ETH, equal to about $603 million at current ETH prices.

Ethereum Whales Keep Adding: SantimentWhile the pace is slow, this accumulation hints that big players are rebuilding positions as the market still recovers.

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At the same time, the Exchange Net Position Change, which tracks how much ETH is moving into or out of exchanges, has deepened from –1.55 million ETH on October 10 to –1.94 million ETH on October 15.

Rising ETH Buyer Interest: GlassnodeThe negative number means more coins are leaving exchanges than entering — a sign of surging buying pressure as investors shift holdings into long-term storage. This 25% jump in outflows marks the highest level since September 25. Along with whale accumulation trends, this could be in anticipation of a possible Ethereum price jump.

Ethereum Price Faces a Critical Test Near $4,076Technically, Ethereum faces immediate resistance around $4,076, with higher targets at $4,222 and $4,557 if the breakout holds. A clean 12-hour close above $4,076 could confirm the strength of the bullish signal. That would also open the path toward $4,752 and $4,947 (all-time high zone).

On the downside, Ethereum has key support near $3,952 and $3,877. Losing these levels could drag the price toward $3,640, invalidating the bullish trend.

Ethereum Price Analysis: TradingViewOverall, Ethereum’s setup now combines three bullish elements. These include a strong momentum signal (RSI divergence), whale accumulation, and a sharp rise in exchange outflows.

If this structure holds and the price breaks past $4,076 and $4,222, ETH could once again be repeating the same bullish recovery that started in March — one that turned a fading downtrend into a multi-week rally.

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It’s hard not to notice the sharp move in Pi Coin price over the last few sessions. The price has slumped to $0.2088, down 2.61% in a single day and an eye-soaring 11.92% in the last seven days. Market cap has followed suit, falling to $1.72 billion. What’s concerning is that, Pi Coin isn’t just following the broader market trend, it’s underperforming it. 

The buzz around its DeFi testnet and decentralized exchange rollout has gone down. As traders are now becoming more cautious as technical risks and inflation worries cloud sentiment. With volatility picking up, participants want to know if Pi will go deeper or if a reversal could be in sight.

Where will Pi Price Go Next?After Pi Coin price failed to break out above the key $0.228 resistance, marking the top of a descending channel, it tumbled to $0.209. This price action triggered further technical warning signs and left traders on high alert. On the chart, the Fibonacci 78.6% retracement level at $0.202 aligns closely with the current price zone. Further signaling a possible area for sideways consolidation before the next major move.

Looking deeper, the RSI 14 is at 28.61, a level considered oversold, yet lacking any real bullish divergence, which means buyers aren’t rushing in just yet. Consequently, the MACD indicator stays negative with a bearish crossover intact, evidenced by its -0.00074 histogram value. These signs suggest the market’s mood remains cautious.

For downside levels, immediate support sits at the psychological $0.20 mark. If Pi Coin decisively breach that level and close below it, there’s risk of a deeper pullback toward $0.18, which is the June low. Until some real catalyst emerges, traders need to watch for further choppy action and increased volatility as traders digest both technical cues and broader supply concerns.

FAQsWhy has Pi Coin dropped so much recently?

Pi Coin has pulled back sharply due to profit-taking after Pi Network’s DeFi testnet hype faded, persistent concerns over its large circulating supply, and multiple bearish technical signals.

What are the major support and resistance levels to watch for Pi Coin now?

Immediate support rests at $0.20, with the next key support at $0.18 if that fails. On the upside, resistance is at $0.228, the top of the descending channel.

Is this a good time to buy Pi Coin?

Currently, the technical signals stay bearish with no sign of a quick reversal. Patience is the key.

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We hear them everywhere, these fiery predictions about Ethereum. According to several analysts, the crypto could explode soon. A surge that is not by chance but due to a well-oiled scarcity mechanism. Three dynamics are crossing right now to make Ethereum a market crypto time bomb. And if the price does not soar now, it would almost be a historic anomaly.

In brief

40% of ETH is locked between staking, DATs and ETFs, making the available supply scarce.
Staking locks 35.7 million ETH with a 40-day exit delay.
US ETFs already hold 6.84 million ETH despite the absence of authorized staking.
DATs hold 5.9 million ETH, stored for long-term yields.

Ethereum and the law of emptiness: the 3 brakes on supply
Already in July, SharpLink had bet 6 billion dollars to acquire 1% of the total Ethereum supply. Since then, signals have been accumulating. Crypto Gucci, the analyst, does not mince his words: ” The ETH supply disappears faster than ever“.

And for good reason: the Ethereum supply is melting visibly. Three “supply vacuum” mechanisms are simultaneously active for the first time in a bullish cycle.

First, the DATs (Digital Asset Treasuries), these crypto treasuries with a long-term focus, have amassed 5.9 million ETH. A jackpot of 24 billion dollars, representing 4.9% of the total supply. These actors did not even exist in the previous cycle.

Second, spot ETFs. Since their launch, they have absorbed 6.84 million ether, or 5.6% of the supply. This figure is all the more striking as staking via ETF is not yet authorized in the United States.

Third, native staking. With 35.7 million ETH locked, the majority illiquid for at least 40 days, nearly 30% of the supply escapes the market. In total, 40% of all ethers are no longer exchangeable.

In this context, the price rise seems almost mathematical. ” This time, ETH enters the cycle with a record institutional demand and the lowest liquid amount in its history“, says Crypto Gucci.

The FOMO factor: when States also get involved
And that’s not all. A fourth factor could soon be added: the entry of nation-states into the fray. The Kingdom of Bhutan, for example, has just announced the integration of its national identity system on Ethereum. For now, it holds no ETH. But the idea is gaining ground: to use Ethereum as infrastructure, then as a store of value.

Ryan Sean Adams, co-founder of Bankless, summarizes it this way: 

If Ethereum does not manage to turn building on Ethereum into holding ETH as a store of value, it will never realize its cypherpunk dreams. 

But not everyone is so enthusiastic. Patrick Cashmore wonders: what if Ethereum prospered… but without ETH? A scenario where the network becomes essential, but only another crypto — bitcoin — is perceived as real money.

For others, like Devansh Mehta, the key lies elsewhere: countries should become network validators. Because owning a few ethers for fees is not enough to guarantee real involvement.

What to remember:

40% of the total ETH supply is currently locked;
US ETFs hold 6.84 million Ethereum;
Staking alone represents 146 billion dollars;
ETH shows a price of $4,003 at the time of writing;
Bhutan is building on Ethereum but does not yet hold any ETH.

The crypto market seems ready for a new chapter. But the story must still turn in favor of ether.

This picture would be incomplete without recalling recent predictions by Arthur Hayes and Tom Lee. Both foresee Ethereum at 10,000 dollars soon. A prophecy that directly resonates with the current market signals.

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Ripple Shuffle: 70,000,000 XRP Moves — What it Means for MarketsA prominent on-chain observer, Xaif Crypto, flagged a large transfer today: 70,000,000 XRP moved into a Ripple-controlled wallet, drawing immediate attention across trading desks and crypto communities. 

Source: Xaif CryptoThe size of the move, roughly $173.6 million at recent prices, makes it one of the larger single-day shifts of XRP in recent months and sparked questions about intent and market impact. 

Blockchain data shows the coins moved to a Ripple subwallet, not a public exchange, reducing immediate sell-off concerns. 

Notably, such internal transfers are often linked to operational liquidity management, including routing funds for On-Demand Liquidity (ODL) corridors that facilitate cross-border payments. 

Therefore, this can be viewed as routine liquidity activity rather than a market dump.

Additionally, large internal XRP transfers often signal broader operational strategies, such as supporting liquidity corridors, institutional products, or ecosystem initiatives. Yet these moves frequently spark speculation, from traders, influencers, and crypto media, amplifying market volatility regardless of the transfer’s actual purpose.

XRP Faces Short-Term Pullback as Technical Indicators Signal Potential ReboundAccording to crypto pundit Naveed Ahmad, XRP witnessed a dip to $2.5017, marking a 0.06% decline following the emergence of a Change of Character (CHoCH) pattern, a technical signal often hinting at a potential market shift. 

Source: Naveed AhmadThe move saw XRP break below its Equal Low (EQL) level, suggesting that short-term bearish momentum may be gaining traction after a strong run earlier in the month.

The CHoCH pattern, closely watched by technical traders, typically represents the first sign of a possible trend reversal. In XRP’s case, the break below the EQL level indicates that bullish momentum may be weakening, allowing sellers to temporarily gain control. 

However, Ahmad notes that this phase could also be part of a broader market consolidation, rather than the start of a full-fledged downtrend.

XRP’s Relative Strength Index (RSI) now hints at potential oversold conditions. This momentum indicator, which gauges the speed and magnitude of price moves, suggests selling pressure may be waning, raising the possibility of a near-term rebound.

Furthermore, the $2.40 support is presently the one to watch because a hold could spark renewed buying, while a break may trigger deeper corrections before accumulation resumes with the price standing at $2.41.

ConclusionRipple’s 70 million XRP transfer may raise eyebrows, but on-chain data points to an internal liquidity adjustment rather than a market sell-off. The move highlights Ripple’s active reserve management to support operational needs, including cross-border payment corridors and strategic initiatives.

Meanwhile, XRP’s recent dip underscores the tension between short-term bearish pressure and rebound potential. The CHoCH pattern signals caution, RSI points to oversold conditions, and $2.40 serves as a key support. Holding this level could spark bullish momentum, while a breakdown may trigger deeper corrections.

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Binance co-founder advocates for BNB Chain projects on Coinbase.Cross-chain listings could enhance market accessibility.Potential regulatory impacts on exchange strategies anticipated.
Changpeng Zhao, Binance co-founder, urged Coinbase to list BNB Chain projects, highlighting its activity compared to Base, via a post on the X platform.

The move points to increased cross-listing between major exchanges, sparking bullish sentiment and raising BNB’s profile among investors.

CZ Pushes for Inclusive Exchange Listings
Changpeng Zhao expressed the need for increased asset inclusivity by encouraging Coinbase to incorporate more projects from the BNB Chain. His remarks on X highlight Binance’s openness, where it has listed several Base projects, contrasting with Coinbase’s current stance on BNB Chain assets.

This initiative aims to forge a collaborative atmosphere between major exchanges, promoting a more accessible and diverse marketplace. The emphasis on cross-chain listings seeks to enhance asset visibility and exchange cohesiveness.

Market responses are unfolding as stakeholders deliberate the implications of Zhao’s statement. Key figures and community members are examining potential impacts on exchange strategies, with discussions centering around evolving listings and asset representation.

“If your project is strong, exchanges will race to list your coin. If you have to beg an exchange to list, then… You need to ask yourself why, and who is providing value to whom.”
BNB Price Movement and Regulatory Speculations
Did you know? When Coinbase listed Solana, on-chain activity surged markedly, demonstrating powerful exchange impacts on asset niches.

According to CoinMarketCap, BNB’s current price stands at $1,183.38 with a market dominance of 4.38%. Notably, BNB exhibited a 59.65% increase over 90 days, despite a 2.01% dip in the last 24 hours. Trading volume is at $5.38 billion.

BNB(BNB), daily chart, screenshot on CoinMarketCap at 08:26 UTC on October 16, 2025. Source: CoinMarketCap

Coincu analysts anticipate possible regulatory influences, as major exchanges engage in listing collaborations. Historical patterns suggest such movements could shift market strategies and stimulate broader trading activities across ecosystems.

DISCLAIMER: The information on this website is provided as general market commentary and does not constitute investment advice. We encourage you to do your own research before investing.

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A diversified approach to digital assets underpins the Trump family’s billion-dollar gains.

Key Takeaways

The Trump family reportedly earned approximately $1 billion from crypto-related ventures in the past year.
TRUMP and MELANIA meme coins alone contributed $427 million to their digital asset holdings.

President Donald Trump and his family generated around $1 billion from crypto ventures in the past year, with the TRUMP and MELANIA meme coins contributing $427 million to their digital asset portfolio.

The Trump family launched TRUMP coin as a celebratory token across blockchain networks, positioning it within their expanding crypto ecosystem. Melania Trump introduced her own MELANIA coin with community and treasury allocations designed to build on the family’s crypto momentum.

The family’s crypto portfolio extends beyond meme coins to include the WLFI governance token from World Liberty Financial DeFi platform and the USD1 stablecoin venture.

Disclaimer

The move suggests a possible cooling of bullish sentiment.

Key Takeaways

Long-term Bitcoin holders sold 265,715 BTC over the last 30 days, marking the largest monthly outflow since January.
Historically, large BTC outflows and position resets have preceded market stabilizations or rebounds, especially if selling exhaustion sets in.

Long-term Bitcoin holders sold 265,715 BTC in the last 30 days, marking the largest monthly outflow from this investor group since January.

The selling activity represents a shift toward profit-taking among Bitcoin investors who typically maintain positions for 155 days or more, according to on-chain data analyses published in mid-October 2025.

The outflow highlights heightened selling pressure from veteran Bitcoin investors amid ongoing market volatility. Long-term holders have recently moved away from their characteristic accumulation strategy, instead choosing to realize gains on positions held for extended periods.

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In brief
Compass Coffee in Washington, D.C. became the first Square seller globally to process Bitcoin payments through a standard register during DC Fintech Week, with all transactions completing instantly.
Block's new Bitcoin payment system allows merchants to accept crypto and convert up to 50% of daily sales into Bitcoin starting November 10, with zero processing fees for the first year.
Experts told Decrypt that Lightning Network's instant transactions "bring in a new era of BTC adoption" by eliminating the high interchange fees that burden small businesses.
A Washington, D.C. coffee shop became the first merchant in the world to accept Bitcoin through Square's point-of-sale terminal this week, a new chapter for seamless crypto payments at everyday retailers.

Compass Coffee, a popular 27-location chain in the nation's capital, demonstrated the new technology during DC Fintech Week, allowing customers to purchase coffee using Bitcoin over the Lightning Network through a standard Square register, the same white touchscreen device used by millions of small businesses nationwide.

Big moves today - just deployed the first Square terminal in the world accepting bitcoin.

Thank you @jack ! Cannot wait to see this come to Square devices worldwide soon.

Tested on a huge range of wallets, all worked seamlessly. The beauty of open standards. ⚡️

Thanks… pic.twitter.com/QxigKGIao7

— Compass Coffee (@CompassCoffeeDC) October 15, 2025

"We tested Lightning payments from 10 different wallets—fast, reliable, and honestly pretty fun. All went through instantly,” Michael Haft, CEO and co-founder of Compass Coffee, tweeted on Wednesday.

When asked whether Bitcoin payments could scale globally before U.S. mass adoption, Maksym Sakharov, co-founder and CEO of WeFi, told Decrypt “it can, and most likely will,” adding that the real demand lies not in Silicon Valley but in countries like the Philippines, Vietnam, and Nigeria, where crypto “isn’t just another luxury—it’s a weapon for survival.”

The pilot represents the first real-world deployment of Square's newly announced Bitcoin payment system, unveiled last Wednesday by parent company Block. 

"We're making Bitcoin payments as seamless as card payments while giving small businesses access to financial management tools that, until now, have been exclusive to the largest corporations," Miles Suter, Block's Head of Bitcoin Product, noted.

Starting November 10, merchants will be able to accept Bitcoin and convert up to 50% of daily sales revenue into the crypto with zero processing fees for the first year.

"Bitcoin payments have been part of the white paper and intrinsic to its earliest positioning as a currency,” Pranav Agarwal, independent director at Jetking Infotrain India, told Decrypt. “However, the adoption has been slow mainly because of the block times that tend to be 10 minutes.”

"Lightning network has changed that and now payment acceptance systems at PoS at scale will bring in a new era of BTC adoption,” he added.

“A typical card payment has an issuer bank, receiver bank, and card rails,” he said, while “BTC payments can be self-custodial with just a single enabler like Square,” which could “unlock new value through loyalty programs, cashbacks, or lower prices as sellers don’t need to absorb high interchange fees.”

Despite the breakthrough, regulatory hurdles remain, as Jack Dorsey recently called for a federal tax exemption on small Bitcoin payments, reviving a July effort tied to President Trump’s reconciliation bill that failed to advance, which Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) said she is still working on.

Block Inc. (NYSE: XYZ) closed at $76.13, down 0.05% on the day, before slipping slightly to $76.10 (-0.04%) in after-hours trading, according to Google Finance data.

When asked what needs to happen next for Bitcoin payments to become as seamless as card transactions, YZ Ng, head of product at UR, told Decrypt Compass Coffee’s Lightning demo shows “how far DeFi technology has come,” but true parity “requires more than speed.” 

He said the ecosystems of “payment UX, merchant integration, and clear compliance frameworks need to align,” noting adoption will “follow utility” once crypto payments feel like any other contactless experience, “sans added friction or uncertainty.”

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After a turbulent few days, Bitcoin (BTC) has resumed its downtrend, currently retracing toward $111,000. This marks a 12% decline from its recent peak of $126,000, which raises concerns among market experts who suggest that the bull run may be closer to its end than many investors believe.

End Of Bitcoin Bull Cycle Within Nine Days?
On October 14, market analyst CryptoBirb, took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to assert that the bullish cycle is nearing its conclusion, stating that it may end within the next nine days. 

He referenced the Cycle Peak Countdown indicator, which suggests that Bitcoin is 99.3% through its current cycle, having lasted 1,058 days. According to CryptoBirb, this final stage is characterized by a “textbook shakeout of weak hands,” a common pattern observed before market peaks. 

CryptoBirb emphasized that October 24 serves as a critical target date, just nine days away, and labeled the recent crash as “right on schedule.” He further explained that the market is deep within the peak zone, with 543 days elapsing since the last Bitcoin Halving, exceeding the historical peak window of 518 to 580 days. 

Bitcoin price performance after its Halving. Source: CryptoBirb on X
The sentiment in the market also appears to have shifted dramatically, with the Fear & Greed Index plummeting from 71 to 38, indicating a reset from fear to euphoria. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) also dropped from 67 to 47, suggesting that this emotional washout may create an ideal launchpad for a final euphoric surge. 

However, technical indicators show mixed signals: while the Average True Range (ATR) has expanded to 4,040, indicating higher volatility, the RSI’s position at 47 suggests a reset momentum. 

What On-Chain Metrics Suggest
Institutional investors have also begun to shift their strategies, as evidenced by recent Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) flows, which reversed from $627 million in inflows to $4.5 million in outflows. 

Ethereum ETF outflows reached $174.9 million, indicating that smart money is taking profits before retail investors potentially fear of missing out (FOMO) in. CryptoBirb asserts that this behavior aligns with a classic distribution-to-accumulation transition.

On-chain metrics reflect a cooling market, with the Net Unrealized Profit/Loss (NUPL) dropping to 0.522 from 0.556, and the Market Value to Realized Value (MVRV) declining to 2.15 from 2.45. These profit-taking actions may be creating the necessary space for a final euphoric push. 

When examining October’s performance, Bitcoin is down 2.09% month-to-date, contrasting sharply with its historical average of a 19.78% increase. This underperformance could actually be a bullish sign, suggesting that a significant move may still be on the horizon in the final weeks of the month.

In summary, the current cycle appears to be 99.3% complete. It has already spent 25 days in the peak zone and experienced a reset in sentiment and institutional distribution, as well as weak performance in October. However, if the analyst’s thesis proves right, this blending could turn into a perfect storm for a final surge before entering a new crypto winter. 

The daily chart shows BTC’s increased volatility met with major price swings. Source: BTCUSDT on TradingView.com
Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com 

XRP trades near $2.5 after a sharp weekly decline as traders await exchange-traded fund decisions and Ripple’s inks a new partnership with Absa Bank.

Summary

XRP price is down 15% weekly, having retraced 33% from July ATH.
SEC ETF decisions and Ripple’s Absa Bank deal drive positive sentiment.
Key support is at $2.30; reclaiming $2.75 could spark rebound.

XRP was trading at $2.42 at press time, down 3.6% over the last day and 15% over the last week. The token has retraced about 33% from its peak of $3.65 in July. Over the past week, it has moved within a range of $2.32–$2.83 as traders brace for major catalysts.

The 24-hour trading volume has decreased by 27% to $5.1 billion. According to CoinGlass data, open interest fell 2.2% to $4.04 billion and derivatives volume decreased 36.5% to $6.56 billion, indicating declining leverage and a short-term pause in speculative momentum.

XRP ETF deadlines boost sentiment
The coming days could define XRP’s (XRP) price direction. Between Oct. 18–25, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission faces clustered deadlines for several spot XRP ETF applications, including Grayscale, 21Shares, Bitwise, Canary, WisdomTree, and CoinShares, with Franklin Templeton’s review extended to Nov. 14.

The Rex-Osprey XRPR ETF, launched on Sept. 18, logged $37.7 million in first-day volume on Cboe, showing strong investor demand. With Ripple’s clear regulatory standing following its 2025 court victory, analysts predict that there will be at least one approval by year’s end.

However, the precise timeline is uncertain due to the SEC’s workflow being slowed by a partial U.S. government shutdown that began on Oct. 1.

Ripple’s Africa expansion with Absa Bank
Announced on Oct. 15, Ripple’s new partnership with Absa Bank represents its first significant custody client in Africa. Absa, which oversees $119 billion in assets in 12 African nations, will use Ripple’s self-custodial platform to securely store digital assets and Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin. 

Today, we’re excited to announce that @AbsaSouthAfrica, one of Africa’s leading financial institutions, is now @Ripple’s first major custody partner in Africa: https://t.co/9FQ5GTxMnK

We’re bringing institutional digital asset custody to South Africa, providing the secure and…

— Ripple (@Ripple) October 15, 2025

The partnership extends Ripple’s network to five continents and improves institutional access to tokenized assets and On-Demand Liquidity.

XRP price technical analysis
The technical structure of XRP points to a cautious phase. The price has confirmed short-term bearish pressure by falling below all of the major moving averages (10–200-day). The Bollinger Bands have widened, reflecting elevated volatility, while XRP trades near the lower band around $2.29, acting as immediate support.

XRP daily chart. Credit: crypto.news
Momentum indicators remain mixed. The MACD and momentum continue to flash mild sell signals, and the relative strength index at 33.9 indicates near-oversold conditions. The commodity channel index, however, hints at a potential rebound if buying volume returns.

If bulls defend $2.30–$2.40, XRP could retest resistance around $2.75–$2.85, coinciding with the 20-day SMA. A break above this range could pave the way to $3.00–$3.20, particularly if ETF optimism increases. In contrast, if current support is not maintained, the 30-day downtrend may be extended with a retest of $2.00–$2.10.

BitMine added 104,336 ETH worth about $417m to its treasury through transactions linked to Kraken and BitGo, according to Lookonchain data.

A long-dormant Bitcoin wallet moved 2,000 BTC worth $222m to 51 new addresses, fueling speculation over whether whales are preparing to dump.

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The Bitcoin (BTC) price is showing signs of exhaustion after weeks of steady gains, hovering near $112,900 at the time of writing. Despite briefly testing highs above $115,900, the flagship crypto is struggling to maintain bullish momentum. Technical indicators now suggest a potential slowdown, as traders eye key support levels around $110,000. With market sentiment turning cautious, Bitcoin’s next move could determine whether it consolidates for another breakout or enters a short-term corrective phase.

The chart shared by analyst Ali highlights a striking similarity between Bitcoin’s current price structure and its 2021 market top. It shows that while Bitcoin’s price has been forming higher highs—currently peaking near $115,900—the Relative Strength Index (RSI) on the weekly timeframe has been printing lower highs, forming a clear bearish divergence. This indicates weakening buying momentum even as prices climb, often a precursor to a potential trend reversal or market correction.

The chart also outlines a curved resistance pattern, suggesting Bitcoin could be forming a “rounded top.” This structure typically appears when upward momentum starts fading and sellers begin to take control gradually. If Bitcoin fails to sustain above $110,000, the bearish divergence could play out, leading to a deeper pullback toward the $95,000–$100,000 range. Conversely, a breakout in RSI above its descending trendline could invalidate the bearish scenario, signaling renewed strength and opening the path toward $125,000 and beyond.

Wrapping it UpIn conclusion, the Bitcoin price appears to be approaching a critical inflection point, with technical indicators flashing early warning signs of a possible trend reversal. The bearish divergence between BTC’s price and RSI suggests fading momentum, similar to patterns seen before previous market corrections. While Bitcoin remains fundamentally strong, a short-term pullback toward the $95,000–$100,000 range cannot be ruled out. Traders should stay cautious around the $110,000 support, as the next move will likely determine whether BTC resumes its rally or enters a consolidation phase.

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Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN) added BNB (CRYPTO: BNB) to its listing roadmap on Wednesday as the native token of rival exchange Binance surges to record highs.

Subject To These ConditionsThe company said that the official launch of BNB is contingent on market-making support and required technical infrastructure.

"We will announce the launch of trading on X once these conditions are met," Coinbase stated. It warned that depositing the token before an official announcement may lead to loss of funds.

CZ Reacts To Coinbase’s ‘Hypocrisy’ Interestingly, just a few hours before the announcement, Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao responded with a laughing emoji to an X post questioning Coinbase's perceived “hypocrisy” in failing to list BNB, one of the largest cryptocurrencies by market capitalization.

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BNB’s Dream Run In 2025BNB is in the middle of a record-breaking bull run, with a new high of $1,370.55 clocked earlier this week. 

The asset, worth $5.8 billion, has rallied nearly 70% in 2025, far exceeding returns from Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) and Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE).

Binance remains the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, with 24-hour volumes exceeding $25 billion, according to CoinGecko. Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency trading platform in the U.S., meanwhile, recorded volumes just over $3 billion in the same period.

Price Action: At the time of writing, BNB was exchanging hands at $1,187.09, down 1.63% in the last 24 hours, according to data from Benzinga Pro.

Coinbase shares rose 0.50% in after-hours trading after closing 1.54% lower at $336.30 during Wednesday’s regular trading session.

Benzinga’s proprietary Edge Rankings show Growth as the strongest category for the stock at 93.76/100. Visit Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings to compare it to other cryptocurrency-linked stocks.

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Cardano (ADA) edged higher to $0.70 (+2.2%) on Wednesday as on-chain data showed large holders buying the dip.

Whale and mid-tier wallets snapped up roughly 200 million ADA over 48 hours, about $140 million at recent prices, after last week’s volatility knocked the market lower. The build-up comes as the project readies the Cardano Summit in Berlin (Nov. 12–13), adding a fresh narrative tailwind into Q4.

ADA's price trends to the downside on the daily chart. Source: ADAUSD on Tradingview
Whales Scoop ADA as Selling Pressure Cools
Analytics platforms tracking address cohorts report renewed accumulation, with 10–100million ADA and over 1 billion ADA wallets expanding balances. Similarly, network “spent coin” metrics declined by 51%, suggesting fewer coins are moving to sell and that distribution is easing.

Price-wise, ADA continues to defend the $0.70–$0.80 band many traders view as pivotal for basing. A sustained hold keeps the recovery structure intact and positions the token for attempts at prior resistance.

Staking Access Expands, Berlin Summit In Focus
Adding fuel to the thesis, eToro launched ADA staking in the U.S., potentially opening rewards access to over 40 million users and reducing liquid supply as holders lock tokens.

Beyond flows, the community is eyeing the Berlin Summit, where ecosystem teams are expected to showcase progress across Midnight, Leios, and dApp growth, events that historically boost sentiment and developer visibility.

Strategists argue these catalysts, paired with bargain hunting from whales, can help stabilize spot liquidity after the broader market shake-out.

Cardano Price Outlook: Levels That Matter Now
Technically, Cardano rebounded from the $0.61 swing low and is attempting to reclaim short-term signals. Bulls first want a clean move through $0.73 (recent pivot / 0.236 Fib area).

Above that, chart watchers flag $0.86 as a major resistance repeatedly capping rallies; a breakout there exposes $1.01 and $1.12 as subsequent targets, aligning with an ascending-channel upper bound on higher time frames.

On the downside, $0.61 remains the must-hold support; a daily close below would risk a deeper revisit toward $0.50–$0.60 and delay any trend resumption. A decisive push through $0.73, and especially $0.86, would strengthen the case for a broader recovery leg, while failure to hold $0.61 puts ADA back in consolidation.

Cover image from ChatGPT, ADAUSD chart from Tradingview

BNB, the native token of the Binance ecosystem, has reached a new milestone, with its market capitalization climbing to approximately $165 billion. This achievement marks one of the most notable performances among large-cap cryptocurrencies in recent months and underscores the growing influence and resilience of the token in the broader crypto market.

Dogecoin struggled to rise above $0.2180 and corrected some gains against the US Dollar. DOGE is now consolidating and might decline below $0.1920.

DOGE price started a fresh downside correction below $0.2050.
The price is trading below the $0.240 level and the 100-hourly simple moving average.
There is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $0.2025 on the hourly chart of the DOGE/USD pair (data source from Kraken).
The price could aim for a fresh increase if it remains stable above $0.1880.

Dogecoin Price Dips Again
Dogecoin price started a fresh increase after it settled above $0.20, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. DOGE climbed above the $0.2050 resistance to enter a positive zone.

The bulls were able to push the price above $0.2120 and $0.2150. A high was formed at $0.2182 and the price is now correcting gains. There was a move below the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $0.1788 swing low to the $0.2182 high.

Dogecoin price is now trading below the $0.2050 level and the 100-hourly simple moving average. Besides, there is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $0.2025 on the hourly chart of the DOGE/USD pair.

Source: DOGEUSD on TradingView.com
If there is another increase, immediate resistance on the upside is near the $0.2025 level. The first major resistance for the bulls could be near the $0.2085 level. The next major resistance is near the $0.2120 level. A close above the $0.2120 resistance might send the price toward $0.2180. Any more gains might send the price toward $0.2250. The next major stop for the bulls might be $0.2320.

More Losses In DOGE?
If DOGE’s price fails to climb above the $0.2085 level, it could start a downside correction. Initial support on the downside is near the $0.1930 level and the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $0.1788 swing low to the $0.2182 high. The next major support is near the $0.1880 level.

The main support sits at $0.1800. If there is a downside break below the $0.1800 support, the price could decline further. In the stated case, the price might slide toward the $0.1665 level or even $0.1650 in the near term.

Technical Indicators

Hourly MACD – The MACD for DOGE/USD is now gaining momentum in the bearish zone.

Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for DOGE/USD is now below the 50 level.

Major Support Levels – $0.1930 and $0.1880.

Major Resistance Levels – $0.2085 and $0.2180.

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Shiba Inu has restored BONE transfers on Shibarium’s Plasma bridge, re-enabling deposits and withdrawals between Ethereum and the layer-2 network following a security incident that forced a month-long pause. In an October 14 post, core contributor Kaal Dhairya wrote that the “Plasma Bridge is back online for BONE, following a comprehensive review and a series of security enhancements,” adding that users can now bridge BONE “with a safer, stronger, and more resilient experience.”

Shiba Inu Relaunches The Shibarium Bridge
The relaunch comes after Shibarium’s bridge was restricted in mid-September following a validator-key compromise that enabled a malicious exit on the PoS bridge. In a September 21 incident report, Dhairya stated that “on September 12, 2025 at 18:44 UTC, unauthorized validator signing power was used to push a malicious state/exit through the PoS bridge, withdrawing multiple assets,” prompting immediate containment measures and a broader hardening program. The team said at the time it would publish full technical details once it was safe to do so and that “bridging remains restricted during containment/hardening.”

Shibarium’s team is positioning the re-opened BONE bridge as the first step in a phased restoration of services, backed by new policy-level and operational controls. The most visible change for users is a mandatory delay before withdrawals finalize: “All BONE Plasma withdrawals now include a 7-day finalization delay. This buffer gives operators and security teams time to monitor and respond to unusual activity before funds finalize—significantly improving defense without removing user access.” The post frames the delay as reinforcing Plasma’s fraud-resistance guarantees.

Another control introduced at the bridge layer is proactive address blacklisting. According to the team, the new mechanism “lets us flag and block suspicious addresses at the bridge layer,” with the intent of preventing repeat abuse across the ecosystem. The Shiba Inu team also emphasized that critical code changes underwent an external review: “All critical changes were reviewed by Hexens, adding an independent layer of expert scrutiny.” The relaunch followed a validation sequence that included unit tests, end-to-end simulations, deployment on the public testnet (“Puppynet”), and “multi-timeframe” monitoring before production activation.

The October 14 update also addresses a separate strand of the September incident involving KNINE and minor OSCAR token flows. The Shiba Inu team disclosed that the attacker “drained and sold roughly $600 worth of OSCAR tokens from the bridge but ignored the 5 ETH recovery offer for KNINE tokens,” which now remain blacklisted and unusable to the attacker. The previously announced KNINE bounty “has expired,” the team said, but it plans “one final, conditional bounty (amount TBD) for complete return of all KNINE held by attacker-controlled addresses,” stressing that partial returns will not qualify and that terms will appear only on verified channels.

While only BONE is live on the Plasma bridge today, Shibarium signaled a broader roadmap. The team plans “gradual re-enablement for other tokens” and is “finalizing a fair and transparent repayment framework for affected users,” with specifics to be published once doing so would not increase risk. The post underscores a measured posture after the September compromise: “Safety first: We won’t publish specifics that could be gamed while security work is ongoing. Expect measured, verifiable updates.”

Context around the month-long outage highlights the extent of remediation behind the scenes. In late September, Shibarium detailed rotations of validator signers, migrations of contract control to multi-party hardware custody, targeted contract-level protections, live monitoring and exchange coordination, and the engagement of independent security and incident-response specialists. The September 21 update also acknowledged decentralization shortcomings in validator operations and outlined a hardening plan “in progress collaboration with Hexens,” with restoration gated on third-party sign-offs and successful drills on test environments.

For now, the reopening restores a critical path for validators, liquidity providers and users who rely on BONE mobility between Ethereum and Shibarium. As the post concludes, the new safeguards—including blacklisting and the 7-day challenge window—are intended to align the bridge’s user experience with the practical realities of operating a Plasma-style system under adversarial conditions: “Every new safeguard, every extra check, and yes—even the 7-day delay—reflects one core principle: protecting the community.”

At press time, the Shiba Inu (SHIB) token traded at $0.00001060.

Shiba Inu trades at key support zone, 1-week chart | Source: SHIBUSDT on TradingView.com
Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com

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The world’s largest Ether digital asset treasury, BitMine, has reportedly bought the dip again as ETH continues to retreat from its August all-time high.

Tom Lee-chaired BitMine Immersion Technologies reportedly scooped up a further 104,336 Ether (ETH) worth around $417 million on Thursday, according to onchain data.

Over the past seven hours, three new wallets received the assets from Kraken and BitGo, reported Lookonchain. BitMine has not publicly confirmed the transactions.

“Despite the crypto market crash, Tom Lee still predicts ETH will hit $10,000 by year-end,” they added.

Earlier this week, Lee and BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes doubled down on their prediction that Ether will hit $10,000 this year.

Blockchain intelligence firm Arkham agreed with the findings, stating that three new whale wallets just acquired $75 million in ETH each. “The acquisition patterns match BitMine ETH acquisitions from BitGo,” they said. 

BitMine bought the dip earlier this week following the weekend crypto market rout. On Monday, the firm announced that it acquired 202,037 ETH tokens “over the past few days,” taking advantage of the lower prices.  

“The crypto liquidation over the past few days created a price decline in ETH, which BitMine took advantage of,” said Tom Lee at the time. 

BitMine associated Ether transactions. Source: Arkham
DATs remain unfazed Digital asset treasuries, such as BitMine, appear to be unfazed by the recent crypto market turmoil, using the opportunity to buy the dips. 

BitMine has now reached 50% of its treasury target in just a few months, having accumulated a whopping 3 million ETH, equivalent to 2.5% of the entire supply. 

Its holdings also represent half of the Ether accumulated by all public corporate treasuries, which currently stands at 5.9 million ETH, worth $23.7 billion, according to StrategicEthReserve.

ETH down trend deepens The dip buying comes as Ether markets continue to trend downward. 

ETH fell to $3,945 in late trading on Wednesday, representing a 20% decline from its August all-time high of $4,946.  

It had regained a little composure at the time of writing, trading just above the psychological $4,000 level.

Mirroring chart patterns However, Tom Lee is among many experts and analysts who are confident that Ether will resume its bull run over the next couple of months.

“Ethereum is copying Bitcoin’s 2020-2021 run,” said analyst ‘Rekt Fencer’ before adding “$15,000 for ETH is still on the table this cycle.”

Meanwhile, market analyst ‘Crypto Bullet’ compared chart patterns from Bitcoin (BTC) in 2024 to Ether in 2025, stating that they are “exactly the same pattern,” before predicting an Ether move up to $6,000 to $7,000 this year.

ETH price action looks uncannily similar to Bitcoin’s last year: Source Crypto BulletMagazine: Ethereum’s roadmap to 10,000 TPS using ZK tech: Dummies’ guide