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This brand has fallen on hard times but still has a long history of revenue growth.

The market loves everything to do with artificial intelligence (AI) right now. Anything else? Not so much. That could be applied to Lululemon (LULU -3.42%) and its apparel brand, which has seen slowing revenue and a stock fall 66% from all-time highs set earlier this year. Investors are worried about increased competition in the athleisure space.

However, if you look at the underlying figures and Lululemon's international growth trajectory, it is clear that the best days are ahead for this storied brand.

Here's why Lululemon is a fantastic growth stock to buy with $1,000 right now.

Better growth in North America
Lululemon's stock price has been hurt because of a revenue slowdown in North America. The entire apparel space has been hit, with larger brands such as Nike seeing declining sales in the important United States and Canadian markets in recent quarters. While it is not immune from broader consumer spending trends, Lululemon's business is still growing, with Americas revenue up 1% year over year last quarter. This may not look like a growth stock, but it is much better than its peers.

For example, last quarter its competitor Athleta had a 9% decline in revenue. Management believes that the Lululemon brand is still gaining market share in the premium athleisure space, and it just signed a new marketing partnership with American Express that could drive wealthy customers to spend more on Lululemon products.

Once the consumer slowdown in athleisure ends, Lululemon is poised to accelerate its revenue growth in North America, which was still 70% of total net revenue as of last quarter.

Room for international expansion
Over time, North America is going to become less important for Lululemon. Why? Because of the huge runway the brand has for global expansion.

In China, the company's revenue is growing 24% year over year in constant dollar terms, which has exploded from $434 million in total revenue in 2021 to $1.5 billion in revenue over the last 12 months. With 1.4 billion people in the nation (going through a consumer recession at the moment), Lululemon is poised to keep expanding in China as well as other Asian countries.

Europe and Latin America have untapped potential. Lululemon just announced a flagship store in Milan, which could spur growth in the fashion-forward country. If brands like Nike and Adidas can do well globally, I see no reason why Lululemon would not have similar success. This provides Lululemon a much longer growth runway than investors are giving it credit for.

Total revenue was $10.9 billion over the last 12 months. With a recovery in North America, expansion in China and Europe, as well as general economic tailwinds, I think Lululemon can reach $20 billion and eventually $30 billion in annual sales within the next 10 years.

LULU Stock Buybacks (TTM) data by YCharts

Smart capital allocation and a cheap price
Lululemon's share price is in the gutter, and management is trying to take advantage of the situation with a smart share buyback program. Over the last 12 months, Lululemon repurchased $1.444 billion worth of stock, or a buyback yield of 7% versus the current market cap of $20 billion. If this continues, Lululemon's shares outstanding should fall at an accelerating rate, which will accelerate the growth in earnings per share (EPS), the key driver of stock performance over the long haul.

The stock looks cheap at today's levels. It has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 12, which is well below the S&P 500 Index average of 30. Lululemon will have tariff-related headwinds in future quarters, but it is not going to kill the business and will (hopefully) not last forever. Put it all together, and Lululemon looks like the ultimate growth stock right now. Take $1,000 and buy a few shares for your portfolio. You likely won't regret it a decade from now.

American Express is an advertising partner of Motley Fool Money. Brett Schafer has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Lululemon Athletica Inc. and Nike. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

Amazon's retail story may be maturing, but its AI and advertising engines are just getting started -- and they could redefine what powers this trillion-dollar giant over the next five years.

Amazon (AMZN -4.97%) has come a long way from being "the everything store." Today, it's a sprawling ecosystem of commerce, cloud computing, entertainment, and -- increasingly -- artificial intelligence (AI). But Amazon five years from now could look very different from the company we know today.

While retail still defines Amazon's public image, its future is likely to be powered by three engines: cloud, advertising, and AI. Together, they're quietly reshaping the company's economic model -- and its competitive edge.

AWS is evolving into an AI powerhouse
For nearly two decades, Amazon Web Services (AWS) has been the company's profit engine. But in the next five years, its role could become even more strategic.

AWS isn't just selling cloud storage anymore. It's becoming an AI infrastructure layer for enterprises -- offering chips like Trainium and Inferentia, as well as services like Bedrock that enable developers to build generative AI applications using Amazon's in-house models or others, such as Anthropic's Claude.

This shift is crucial. While Microsoft and Google grabbed headlines with their AI tools (thanks to their consumer-facing services), AWS has taken a quieter but equally valuable path -- embedding AI into how companies run their data, software, and operations.

This approach is a smart move, as the company is already a cloud storage supplier to many leading companies. Extending the AI tools to them is a natural step that helps grow revenue and improve customer stickiness. Moreover, many of its customers are working diligently to develop next-generation AI applications for consumers, so these future winners will naturally rely on AWS to power their computing and storage needs.

In other words, Amazon doesn't need to win the consumer AI race -- it just needs to power it.

Advertising is going to be a gigantic business
Five years ago, few would have predicted that Amazon Ads would surpass $50 billion in annual revenue. But that's precisely what happened -- and it still grew more than 20% year over year in the latest quarter.

The reason is simple: Amazon owns intent. When customers search on Amazon, they're ready to make a purchase, providing advertisers with direct access to high-conversion audiences. Now, Amazon is taking the next step by bundling its ad technology across Prime Video, Fire TV, and commerce -- giving marketers reach across e-commerce, streaming, and connected TV.

In this new model, Prime Video is no longer just a subscriber perk. It's an engine for ad growth and engagement -- a way for Amazon to turn entertainment into a monetization opportunity. As connected TV ad spending accelerates, Amazon's first-party data could make it one of the most powerful players in the streaming ad market.

And that's just Amazon's own ecosystem. The tech giant is now scaling its demand-side platform offerings through partnerships with companies like Netflix and Roku, giving it additional leverage to capture an even larger share of the global digital advertising market.

If AWS is the obvious growth engine thanks to AI, then Amazon Ads will be the rising star propelling the giant's next phase of growth.

Retail will continue to grow, albeit at a slower rate
Amazon's core e-commerce business in the U.S. isn't growing as fast as it used to, thanks to its already massive size, as well as competition from the likes of Walmart and newcomers like Temu and Shein. International markets, such as India, will continue to grow; however, margins are likely to remain thin in these markets as Amazon expands its market share.

But even if the growth rate is slowing, the e-commerce business still has massive moats. For instance, Amazon's gigantic logistics network will continue to improve in effectiveness and efficiency, which could contribute to improved margins. Prime membership will also remain a significant differentiator in maintaining strong customer relationships.

And if Amazon can blend AI-driven personalization and ad placements into its e-commerce experience, it could unlock a new layer of monetization that complements product sales.

AI as the common thread
Across all of Amazon's businesses, AI is becoming the connective tissue. It powers product recommendations, ad targeting, inventory forecasting, and even robot coordination in fulfillment centers.

However, Amazon's real advantage may lie in how AI ties the ecosystem together, allowing each segment (retail, cloud, and media) to strengthen the others. For example, more ad data improves seller tools on AWS, which in turn helps brands sell more on Amazon's marketplace. It's a flywheel built not just on scale, but on intelligence.

What does it mean for investors?
Over the next five years, Amazon is well positioned to grow its cloud computing, advertising, and core e-commerce businesses. The former will likely play a bigger role in the future as the giant rides the tailwinds in these areas.

For investors, it means that the behemoth can still succeed, so it is worth keeping a close eye on the company -- and if valuation permits, acquiring and holding a position in it.

Lawrence Nga has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Amazon, Microsoft, Netflix, Roku, and Walmart. The Motley Fool recommends the following options: long January 2026 $395 calls on Microsoft and short January 2026 $405 calls on Microsoft. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

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Ensurge Micropower ASA

Reference is made to the announcement by Ensurge Micropower ASA (the "Company") on 11 February 2025 regarding the issuance of Warrants. The Warrants were exercisable between 26 September 2025 and 10 October 2025, and all Warrants not exercised within such time would lapse without compensation to the holder. 

A total of 19,470,726 Warrants were exercised, resulting in an aggregate subscription for 19,470,726 new shares (the "New Shares") in the Company, each Warrant having an exercise price of NOK 1.00.

The Board of Directors of the Company has approved the allocation of New Shares to the exercising holders of Warrants and has consequently resolved to increase the share capital of the Company accordingly.

Payment for the exercise of the New Shares falls due on 14 October 2025. The New Shares will be issued upon registration of the share capital increase in the Norwegian Register of Business Enterprises. 

Following registration of the share capital increase in connection with the exercise of Warrants, the Company's share capital will be NOK 429,142,639.50, divided into 858,285,279 shares each with a nominal value of NOK 0.50. 

About Ensurge Micropower

Ensurge is energizing innovation with the first ultrathin, flexible, reliable, and fundamentally safe solid-state lithium microbattery.

With a workforce of forty top-tier specialists based in the world's technology capital, Silicon Valley, Ensurge has developed a future-oriented and innovative microbattery technology. The microbattery is ideal for form-factor-constrained applications, including hearables, digital and health wearables, sports and
fitness devices, and IoT sensor  solutions that use energy harvesting to power everyday things.

The company's state-of-the-art manufacturing facility combines patented process technology and materials innovation, with the scale of roll-to-roll production methods, to bring the advantages of Ensurge technology to established and expanding markets.

Ensurge's production facilities are optimized for prototyping and small-scale manufacturing. To scale efficiently, we aim to outsource the production of the resulting intellectual property (IP) to specialized partners with industrial manufacturing expertise.

Ensurge is listed on the Norwegian stock exchange and is financed out of Norway by strong and reputable financial investors, reflecting both a strategic investment and a robust transatlantic collaboration.

For more information

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This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to Section 5-12 the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.

Nuclear energy is gaining traction and stocks in the industry are surging. When it comes to Cameco versus Oklo, one stands out as a better stock today.

Goldman Sachs reports that data centers, powering the innovative artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms, could cause power demand from data centers to increase by 165% by 2030. While renewable energy sources are on the rise, they'll likely fall short of meeting this escalating demand on their own.

Enter nuclear energy. With its reliability and established infrastructure, nuclear energy is gaining momentum worldwide.

Two standout stocks that have surged over the past year in this industry are Cameco (CCJ -0.09%) and Oklo (OKLO 6.54%). Despite both operating within the nuclear space, they couldn't be more different. Here's what investors need to know and which is a better buy today.

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Similarities between Cameco and Oklo
Cameco and Oklo, while differing in scale, stage, and business models, share some broad thematic similarities. Both companies operate or aim to operate within the nuclear or related sectors and are exposed to similar regulatory, policy, and technological influences.

Both stand to benefit from the global shift toward low-carbon baseload power and the renewed interest in nuclear energy, contributing to the narrative of a "nuclear revival." That said, nuclear projects, including mining, fuel cycling, and reactor development, typically require substantial upfront capital, long lead times, and extensive regulatory oversight.

Exploring the differences between the two nuclear stocks
Cameco
Cameco is considered one of the world's largest providers of uranium and controls significant portions of the world's high-grade mineral reserves. Cameco divides its supply sources into two segments: uranium and fuel services.

The uranium segment includes exploration, mining, milling, and the purchase and sale of uranium concentrate. Here, Cameco has majority ownership stakes in the McArthur River and Key Lake, which are considered the world's largest high-grade uranium mine and mill. It also holds a majority stake in Cigar Lake, a high-grade uranium mine, as well as a 40% stake in JV Inkai, a joint venture located in the uranium-rich region of Kazakhstan.

Cameco also offers processing services. It operates the world's largest commercial uranium refinery in Blind River, Ontario, which refines uranium concentrates into uranium trioxide. It also operates the Port Hope Conversion Facility in Ontario, the only uranium conversion facility in Canada.

Finally, Cameco holds a 49% interest in Westinghouse, partnering with Brookfield Renewable Partners. Cameco accounts for this investment using the equity method. Westinghouse is a nuclear reactor technology original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and a leading global provider of aftermarket products and services to commercial utilities.

Oklo
Founded in 2013, Oklo is an early stage company with no commercial projects currently operational. Its mission is to develop advanced fission power plants utilizing metal-fueled fast-reactor technology.

To accomplish this, its core product line is the Aurora powerhouse, designed to be a modern, small-scale, scalable reactor. The Aurora powerhouses are designed to produce electricity in compact sizes, initially targeting 15 MWe and 75 MWe, with potential expansion to 100 MWe and higher.

The core technology is based on proven liquid-metal-cooled sodium fast-reactor technology. The Aurora design specifically builds on the foundation of the Experimental Breeder Reactor-II, which operated successfully for over 30 years and demonstrated spent nuclear fuel recycling.

As a pre-revenue company, Oklo continues to incur significant operating losses. In the first half of this year, the company reported a loss from operations of $45.9 million. The total net cash used in operating activities for the full year 2025 is expected to be in the guided range of $65 million to $80 million.

Oklo hasn't yet built any operational Aurora powerhouses or secured binding agreements to supply electricity or heat to customers. The company aims to have its first Aurora powerhouse operational by late 2027 or early 2028. Achieving this milestone will be pivotal, as it will enable Oklo to transition from development to commercialization and begin generating revenue for the first time.

Which is a better buy today?
Cameco stands to benefit from rising uranium prices over time. Years of underinvestment in new uranium supply and mine depletion globally could lead to tighter markets, which favor established producers like Cameco. Through its stake in Westinghouse, Cameco is positioned to capture a greater share of the downstream margins beyond raw uranium.

If Oklo can successfully deploy its Aurora at scale, it can capture margins in the whole value chain. Because its reactors are compact, they may serve places where grid extension is uneconomical or provide resilient on-site power.

CCJ Revenue (TTM) data by YCharts.

Both have some risks. Cameco has increased by 68% over the past year and is currently priced at 77 times this year's projected earnings per share (EPS) and 58 times next year's projected EPS. Meanwhile, Oklo has risen by 1,119% over the past year, but analysts don't project it to earn meaningful revenue until 2028.

Both stocks have experienced a surge and are currently trading at lofty valuations. That said, Oklo stock has experienced an incredible rise. However, it will be years before the company operates commercially and starts generating revenue, and even longer before achieving positive cash flow. For that reason, Cameco is a better buy today.

Courtney Carlsen has positions in Cameco. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Goldman Sachs Group. The Motley Fool recommends Brookfield Renewable and Cameco. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

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D-Wave Quantum and Rigetti Computing have established themselves as early movers in a disruptive opportunity.

As the generative artificial intelligence (AI) hype cycle gets long in the tooth, investors are on the lookout for the next big technology. Quantum computing might be it. Shares in the early movers have soared over the last few months as the market starts pivoting to this long-term opportunity.

Let's discuss why D-Wave Quantum (QBTS -5.82%) and Rigetti Computing (RGTI -6.65%) could be poised to soar in 2026 and beyond, despite their extreme fundamental challenges.

Image source: Getty Images.

1. D-Wave Quantum
With shares up by over 3,700% in the last 12 months, D-Wave Quantum has already made plenty of millionaires out of its early backers. The California-based company is riding a wave of optimism because of the growing sales of its advanced quantum annealing devices.

Quantum annealing is a branch of quantum mechanics that focuses on finding the most efficient way to solve problems. While this is different from general-purpose quantum computing, it could be ideal for use cases like logistics, where companies will need to make many stops while minimizing total travel distance. This is called the "traveling salesman problem," and it's much more challenging than you might expect.

D-Wave's second-quarter revenue jumped 42% year over year to $3.1 million, driven by sales of its quantum annealing devices. Earlier in the year, the company reported that its technology is already being used in real commercial applications, such as improving efficiency in vehicle manufacturing in Turkey and assisting in drug discovery in Japan.

But while D-Wave is moving in the right direction, there is still a long way to go. Second-quarter operating losses stood at a whopping $26.5 million, and profitability looks very far away. The stock is also quite expensive, with a price-to-sales (P/S) multiple of 336, so investors may want to wait for a pullback before considering a long-term position.

2. Rigetti Computing
A rising tide tends to lift all boats. And Rigetti Computing is another pure-play quantum stock enjoying a rocket ship rally. Shares have jumped 5,700% over the last 12 months, absolutely trouncing the S&P 500 average return of just 18%. Investors are optimistic about the company's growing quantum hardware sales and compelling business strategy.

In late September, Rigetti announced purchase orders for two quantum computing systems, totaling $5.7 million (delivery expected in the first half of 2026). And the company is quickly making a name for itself with research institutions that want to experiment with this technology.

Instead of monetizing quantum technology directly, Rigetti aims to provide the hardware (chips and processors) that other companies need to develop consumer-facing platforms -- much like the role Nvidia currently plays in the generative AI industry. The picks-and-shovels business model has the advantage of reducing risk in a booming but incredibly uncertain long-term opportunity.

However, while Rigetti is quickly establishing a niche for itself, it remains highly speculative. Second-quarter revenue declined 42% to $1.8 million, and the company's operating loss of $19.9 million means profitability is nowhere in sight. Like with D-Wave Quantum, investors may want to wait for a pullback before considering a long-term position in the stock.

Quantum is still a highly speculative industry
D-Wave Quantum and Rigetti Computing look poised to soar as quantum computing nears commercial viability. But we have no idea when (or even if) this technology will be ready for primetime. It could take from years to decades. Meanwhile, both companies continue to suffer from extreme cash burn and overvaluation because of their low sales figures.

While D-Wave and Rigetti Computing are strong picks within the quantum industry, investors should be prepared for choppy performance and extreme volatility. Remember, these are highly speculative stocks that only make sense as small positions within a broader diversified portfolio.

Will Ebiefung has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Nvidia. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

Bitcoin (BTC) has experienced a subtle pullback from its recent highs, currently trading in the low $120,000 range. While price movements have caught the attention of retail and institutional investors alike, an important shift beneath the surface is signaling a change in market dynamics.

Vietnam is steadily positioning itself as a growing hub for cryptocurrency adoption, and its latest discussions with stablecoin giant Tether signal the country's intent to build a structured, professional crypto ecosystem. Vietnamese authorities are reviewing applications from multiple crypto firms, with plans to license around five strong crypto-asset trading platforms, a move aimed at ensuring transparency, stability, and long-term growth for the sector.

The XRP price is walking into a storm. A delayed U.S. inflation report, a renewed trade war between the world’s largest economies, and panic-driven selling across crypto charts ; it’s all happening at once. XRP has already broken below key support levels, and traders are wondering whether the next stop could be $0.60. Let’s unpack what’s really going on and what might come next.

XRP Price Prediction: Inflation Report Delay Meets a New Trade War

Markets hate uncertainty, and right now, there’s plenty of it. The Bureau of Labor Statistics has postponed its crucial September inflation report to October 24 due to the government shutdown. That means investors are flying blind on one of the most important indicators guiding Federal Reserve policy.

Then came another shock: President Donald Trump reignited the U.S.-China trade war, announcing a 100% tariff on Chinese goods starting November 1. In response, China restricted its exports of rare earth minerals — a vital resource for U.S. tech manufacturing. Together, these moves are shaking global confidence.

For crypto traders, this isn’t just macro noise. Trade wars and inflation uncertainty directly hit risk appetite. When the global economy looks fragile, liquidity dries up, and speculative assets like XRP take the hardest punch.

How Macro Events Are Crushing XRP Price Sentiment?XRP’s decline isn’t happening in isolation. The inflation delay means investors have no updated CPI data to anchor their expectations. If inflation turns out higher than expected later this month, it could kill any chance of the Fed delivering another rate cut in October.

Meanwhile, tariffs tend to push consumer prices higher — meaning more inflation pressure just as the Fed tries to ease policy. This combination is dangerous for crypto because higher inflation and higher tariffs both lead to a stronger dollar, squeezing digital assets further.

In short, until Washington gets clarity on inflation and trade, the market is in risk-off mode — and XRP price is caught in the crossfire.

XRP Price Prediction: A Breakdown in ProgressXRP/USD Daily Chart- TradingViewNow, let’s talk technicals. The daily XRP price chart shows a clear breakdown below the middle Bollinger Band around $2.82. The price is hugging the lower band near $2.36, with Heikin Ashi candles flashing deep red — a strong indicator of sustained selling momentum.

Earlier this week, XRP’s intraday wick even touched near $1.60 before buyers stepped in. That’s not random volatility — that’s panic-selling capitulation. If the market loses $2.20 support decisively, there’s little standing in the way of a slide toward the $1.50–$1.00 zone. And if macro pressure escalates, that speculative $0.60 level becomes more plausible than most traders want to believe.

Bollinger Bands are widening, confirming volatility expansion. This setup often precedes large directional moves. Given the bearish fundamentals, the odds lean toward another leg down before any meaningful recovery.

Trade War Impact on the Broader Crypto MarketThe 100% tariff threat is not just about China — it’s about investor confidence. When trade barriers go up, risk capital goes down. The last time tariffs spiked during Trump’s first term, global equities and crypto both entered correction phases.

If China retaliates by dumping U.S. bonds or tightening rare earth exports further, it could trigger another wave of global sell-offs. That’s bad news for Bitcoin’s correlation-sensitive assets like XRP. While Bitcoin may find safe-haven bids, altcoins typically underperform in such macro turmoil.

For XRP price, whose momentum depends heavily on sentiment and liquidity, this macro tension could amplify the downside risk dramatically.

What Could Prevent a Full XRP Collapse?There’s still a potential lifeline. If the CPI report (due Oct. 24) shows inflation cooling sharply, the Fed could justify another rate cut by month-end. That would weaken the dollar, restore some risk appetite, and spark a short-term relief rally in crypto.

Technically, XRP could then rebound toward the $2.80–$3.00 resistance zone. But the strength of that rally would depend entirely on macro stability — not just crypto momentum.

In other words, any bounce before the inflation data would likely be a trap. Long-term investors should watch for confirmation of support holding above $2.20 before assuming the bottom is in.

XRP Price Prediction: XRP’s Fragile Position in a Volatile Macro StormWhat this really means is that XRP price is trading inside a perfect storm — no reliable inflation data, a renewed U.S.-China trade war, and uncertain Fed policy. All three forces are compressing liquidity and amplifying fear.

XRP’s chart structure looks fragile, and its fundamentals aren’t strong enough right now to counter a global risk-off wave. The probability of testing $1.50 is high, and if macro conditions worsen in late October, a temporary capitulation to $0.60 cannot be ruled out.

That said, sharp declines often set the stage for explosive rebounds — once clarity returns. For now, traders need to stay nimble and avoid chasing every short-term bounce.

Bottom LineOctober has become the month of uncertainty: no CPI clarity, no political consensus, and now, a revived trade war. $XRP sits at the intersection of all these pressures; a volatile asset in an unstable world.

Unless inflation cools and the Fed doubles down on easing, XRP’s path of least resistance is still downward. A relief rally might come later this month, but for now, the risk of another sharp leg down possibly toward $0.60 is very real.

XRP has recently found itself under significant pressure as whale activity intensifies, threatening to overshadow optimism surrounding a potential spot XRP ETF approval. Data shows that large holders of XRP, commonly referred to as whales, have been offloading over $50 million worth of tokens daily.

Ethereum is recovering slightly after a massive drop that took the price below $4,000. The broader market remains cautious as traders reassess their positions following recent volatility, which could lead to a reversal of the bullish trend.

Technical Analysis
By Shayan

The Daily Chart
On the daily timeframe, ETH recently broke below the midline of its ascending channel, the 100-day moving average, and touched the 0.5 Fibonacci retracement level near $3,400-$3,500. This zone coincides with the previous structure support, triggering a bounce toward $3,800.

However, the RSI is still below 40, showing weak momentum. A daily close back above $4,000 could mark a short-term recovery, but failure to reclaim the channel would likely send ETH below the $3,000 range, which would mean the end of the bull market.

The 4-Hour Chart
The 4-hour chart reveals that Ethereum found temporary support within the $3,400 demand zone after a sharp decline. The RSI also dipped into the oversold area, and is now near 24, suggesting a potential short-term reversal.

Still, resistance at $3,800 remains critical. A rejection there could lead to another retest of $3,400, while a clean breakout may open the path toward $4,200 again.

Onchain Analysis
Funding Rates
Funding rates across exchanges have plunged into negative territory, the lowest since late 2024, as traders rushed to unwind long positions. This reset indicates fear and liquidation pressure, but could also hint at a potential bottom if the bearish sentiment continues while the price stabilizes. Historically, negative funding rates during deep pullbacks have preceded short-term recoveries once selling momentum fades.

Therefore, while the market could be in the early stages of a bearish reversal, there is still hope that this move could just be a flush out to cool off the futures market and pave the way for a spot-driven, sustainable rally.

DOGE was hit hard during the market-wide crash, is it time for a recovery?

As the wildest market crash in the recent history of cryptocurrency markets unfolded on Friday and Saturday morning, no altcoin was spared from the adverse events that wiped out $900 billion from the entire capitalization.

Naturally, the ever-volatile meme coin sector felt some of the worst consequences, including its leader. Dogecoin traded at around $0.25 on Friday, before the Trump-induced panic sent it nosediving to under $0.10 on many exchanges.

It’s worth noting that this wick meant that DOGE had dumped to its lowest price position in just over a year. It immediately bounced off in the following minutes and hours and has settled at around $0.19.

Daan Crypto Trades exemplified the overall behavior by most altcoins, including the OG meme coin. It plunged by roughly 70% from top to bottom before it bounced to about halfway through the entire move. What typically follows is a sideways chop before another correction of 10% to 20%.

“I think these charts would get interesting the moment they breach those initial highs from the bounces. That can be the confirmation on the trade.

From that point, up until the start of the dumps, there are these 15%-30% inefficiencies/gaps which likely get filled relatively easily if price were to get to that point.

As long as prices are below that point, I’m assuming to see a relatively volatile chop.”

DOGEUSD. Source: TradingView
The current price tag could be quite impactful for DOGE’s future movements. Data from popular crypto analyst Ali Martinez highlights the significance of this level. As such, he noted that this could be a “strong buy-the-dip zone” that could propel the asset forward.

Martinez outlined a substantial increase to $0.48, which sounds rather far-fetched at the moment, given the latest developments and current market sentiment.

$0.19 looks like a strong buy-the-dip zone for Dogecoin $DOGE before a potential run toward $0.48. pic.twitter.com/e7Q4ocSLO2

— Ali (@ali_charts) October 12, 2025

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An onchain investigation by crypto researcher Eye has linked the mysterious Hyperliquid whale, who controls over 100,000 BTC, to Garrett Jin, the former CEO of BitForex, a now-defunct exchange embroiled in a fraud scandal.

In a Saturday post on X, the onchain sleuth noted that the whale’s main wallet, ereignis.eth, was connected to another ENS name, garrettjin.eth, which directly leads to Jin’s verified X (Twitter) account, @GarrettBullish.

“The ENS name ereignis.eth (“event” in German) confirms his link to this wallet, identifying him as the actor behind the large-scale operations on Hyperliquid/Hyperunit,” Eye wrote on X.

The wallet activity also matched Jin’s known business dealings, including transfers to staking contracts and addresses funded by exchanges he had past ties with, such as Huobi (HTX).

Further, the whale’s wallet received and sent funds that traced back to BitForex-related addresses and to Binance deposits used to open massive trades, including a $735 million Bitcoin (BTC) short.

Crypto researcher links Hyperliquid whale to former BitForex CEO: Source: EyeBitForex accused of fraudJin led BitForex from 2017 to 2020. The exchange was later accused of falsifying trading volumes and flagged by Japan’s Financial Services Agency for operating without registration.

In 2024, BitForex lost $57 million from its hot wallets, froze withdrawals and ultimately shut down after its team was detained in China. Hong Kong’s SFC later issued a warning for suspected fraud, and users claimed millions in unrecovered funds.

Following BitForex’s collapse, Jin founded several ventures, including WaveLabs VC (2020), TanglePay (2021), IotaBee (2022) and GroupFi (2023). Most of these projects have since become inactive.

In 2024, he launched XHash.com, a platform for institutional Ethereum staking, which investigators allege may have been used to onboard questionable funds. After the allegations surfaced, Jin reportedly removed XHash from his social media bio, though it remains visible on his Telegram account.

Not everyone is convincedCrypto analyst Quinten François expressed skepticism over the claims linking the Hyperliquid whale to the former BitForex CEO, arguing that the evidence may be too convenient.

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Key Takeaways
What triggered WLFI’s 25% fall?
A $190 million sell-off and sharp Open Interest decline to $300 million fueled cascading long liquidations.

What’s WLFI’s next technical setup?
Liquidation clusters around $0.13 mark as key resistance; recovery depends on renewed spot demand and short-covering momentum.

The market decline in the past day didn’t spare World Liberty Finance [WLFI].

WLFI dropped by 25%, leaving most investors underwater and prompting one major holder to cash out $190 million.

Although a rebound attempt was underway at the time of writing, traders were yet to respond. AMBCrypto details what to expect from World Liberty Finance.

WLFI’s dual market sell-off
WLFI’s fall wasn’t taken lightly across the market. In fact, the last 24 hours saw alignment between Spot and Derivative investors, both contributing to the downturn.

Over the past 24 hours, Open Interest declined sharply to about $300 million, with around $150 million exiting centralized perpetual exchanges. Such large outflows often set short-term direction.

Source: CoinGlass

At the same time, long liquidations of $47 million far outweighed the $7.8 million in short liquidations, confirming that bears were taking control of the market.

Spot traders joined the retreat as roughly $6 million worth of WLFI was offloaded to limit exposure.

Attempted market recovery
Attempts were made in the past day to save  from further decline, as the team behind the token launched a buyback.

Following the drop, Lookonchain tracked that $7.15 million was used to purchase an additional 55.69 million WLFI.

Shortly after the purchase, the company recorded a $2.85 million loss on its books as the price continued to slide on the chart.

Source: Lookonchain

This move from the team did not alter the community’s stance toward the altcoin. In fact, beta followers voted against purchasing WLFI.

According to the latest community sentiment data on CoinMarketCap, between the 5th and the 11th of October, investors’ bullish sentiment dropped from 82% to 67%, showing a clear decline in interest.

A continued lack of enthusiasm could further deepen the bearish outlook for WLFI, with more losses potentially on the way.

What’s next for WLFI
The chart showed two possible directions for price movement at press time.

CoinGlass’ Liquidation Map indicated that WLFI could tilt either upward or downward, as liquidity clusters around the $0.13 mark appear balanced.

Source: CoinGlass

WLFI’s next move hinges on market momentum. Continued bearish pressure could push the token lower before any recovery attempt.

Unless demand revives across spot and futures markets, WLFI may remain in a correction phase through the coming sessions.

David Schwartz, the Chief Technology Officer of Ripple and one of the original architects of the XRP Ledger, has made a rare addition to his high-profile NFT collection. The latest acquisition, a one-of-one digital artwork titled Pats, was created by artist Dale Forward and quickly captured attention on the XRP Ledger (XRPL) ecosystem.

XRP price is currently down and is trading below $2.50. However, XRP faces two main factors that could shape its price over the next 12 months: possible ETF approval and growing corporate interest in holding XRP.

ETF Approval Could Bring More LiquidityAnalyst Crypto Sensei said the market is awaiting for spot XRP ETFs. Approval could increase buying activity.

XRP has low liquidity on exchanges. Small inflows or outflows can change the market cap by 50 to 100 times. Retail investors own around $2 billion XRP. Ripple holds $35 billion in escrow and another $5 to $7 billion for on-demand liquidity. Most of the supply is held by institutions.

Sensei said large inflows could reduce price swings. Investors should not expect extreme price jumps. The market could grow steadily once liquidity increases.

Companies Are Adding XRP to TreasuriesSeveral companies are buying XRP for their balance sheets. Reliance Global bought $17 million in September. Gumi in Japan added $13.5 million. Vivo Power purchased $100 million through BitGo. Other companies, including Trident Digital Tech and Webus, have made large acquisitions. Smaller firms like Nature’s Miracle and Hyperscale Data also added XRP.

Sensei said banks and financial institutions have not yet joined in. Once regulation is clear, more companies could start holding XRP. Limited supply and growing demand could influence the price.

“We haven’t seen major banks or financial institutions make these moves yet,” he said. “Once regulation is clear and companies feel confident, this could create a real supply problem. That’s when things could get interesting.”

The Next Phase: From Early Adoption to Global IntegrationThe analyst also said that many of these companies are not building decentralized applications or new networks. Instead, they are holding XRP as a treasury asset to strengthen their balance sheets and attract investors — similar to how Bitcoin was used by early corporate treasuries.

He compared the current phase of XRP adoption to the early stages of Ethereum and Bitcoin corporate investments. “If we start seeing this pattern spread globally, XRP could become a common asset for company reserves,” he said. “And that kind of adoption can quietly build momentum behind the scenes.”

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SYDNEY, Oct 12 (Reuters) - Australia's Qantas Airways said on Sunday that it was one of the companies whose customer data had been published by cybercriminals after it was stolen by a hacker in a July breach of a database containing the personal information of the airline's customers.

The airline said in July that more than a million customers had sensitive details such as phone numbers, birth dates or home addresses accessed in one of Australia's biggest cyber breaches in years. Another four million customers had just their name and email address taken during the hack, it said at the time.

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The July breach represented Australia's most high-profile cyberattack since telecommunications giant Optus and health insurer Medibank were hit in 2022, incidents that prompted mandatory cyber resilience laws.

On Sunday, Qantas said in a statement that it was "one of a number of companies globally that has had data released by cyber criminals following the airline’s cyber incident in early July, where customer data was stolen via a third party platform".

"With the help of specialist cyber security experts, we are investigating what data was part of the release," it said.

"We have an ongoing injunction in place to prevent the stolen data being accessed, viewed, released, used, transmitted or published by anyone, including third parties," the airline added.

Hacker collective Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters is behind the Qantas data release, which occurred after a ransom deadline set by the group passed, the Guardian Australia news site reported.

Qantas declined to comment on the report.

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