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Major cryptocurrency Ethereum is still a great buy at $4k, according to popular economics professor Robert Kiyosaki.

The award-winning author of Rich Dad, Poor Dad, is a strong proponent of cryptocurrencies, especially Bitcoin and lately Ethereum. He tweeted that buying Ethereum at $4k is similar to buying BTC at $4k around 6 years ago.

Kiyosaki’s lengthy tweet focused on a new approach towards investment. He posted:

“People who acquire ETHEREUM today @ $4000 will be like the rich who invested in Bitcoin when it was $4000.”

Kiyosaki is a well-known proponent of the digital currency economy and has been vocal about predicting a major economic collapse in the near future, driven by the failure of the fiat model.

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Is Buying Both BTC and ETH at $4k Similar?
While Ethereum does have a lot of potential, it is important to point out that buying Ethereum @$4k and BTC @$4k is not the same because ETH’s supply is a lot bigger than BTC’s. Bitcoin currently has around 19.94 million BTC in circulation, while Ethereum has more than 120 million ETH available. So, mathematically, buying Ethereum at $4k is similar to buying BTC at $24k based on market capitalization data. It is still a good buy if ETH ends up with a multi–trillion dollar valuation like BTC, but not the same as getting in when it was worth $4k. 

However, Kiyosaki might be looking at things differently, as he believes Ethereum has many real-world applications and could overtake BTC at some point. However, the majority of the crypto community does not share this argument, and faith in the premier digital currency remains strong. At the same time, ETH has struggled considerably against BTC over the last few years, particularly during the ongoing bull market.

The Future
Ethereum is currently trading around $4k after a bearish October. The second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization posted a new All-Time High of $4.9k back in August this year, but has since lost around 20% of its value.

Hardly a year ago, the cryptocurrency was trading around $1.5k. With a 230% price increase, it seems relatively high right now. However, Kiyosaki and multiple other commentators are unfazed and believe we are still in the early stages of programmable chains disrupting the world.

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Cryptocurrency analyst and trader Ali Martinez is predicting that the leading smart contract platform Ethereum (ETH) is primed to hit five figures, despite recently falling below the $4,000 psychological barrier. 

The bullish long-term outlook comes as huge wallets have started adding again, a move that on-chain experts say is a sign of improving confidence.

Ether’s Big Players Return To Accumulation
According to Santiment, Ethereum’s outlook is flipping increasingly bullish as “whales and sharks” holding 100–10,000 ETH have quietly added back approximately one-sixth of the coins they offloaded between Oct. 5 and Oct. 16 during the market’s historic wipeout. 

The sharp accumulation underscores growing confidence among these large bag holders. The on-chain analysis platform added:

“Positive sign for crypto’s #2 market cap.”

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Is $10,000 ETH Price Next?
In an Oct. 25 post on X, Martinez outlined ETH’s path to the $10,000 milestone, but warned investors that it could take longer than they expect. The pundit captioned a chart suggesting a drawdown into 2026, followed by a parabolic surge toward $10K around 2027-2028.

Ether is currently trading hands at around $4,144, up 2.09% on the day, according to CoinGecko data.

Fellow strategist Crypto Zee agreed that Ether was set for a spectacular ascent, as its price formed a “textbook continuation” pattern.

“Look for a steady climb through the $4,250 resistance, followed by the primary goal, the $4,750 Demand Zone,” he posited on Friday. 

For analyst CryptoJelleNL, $10,000 remains Ether’s upside target as long as “we hold those previous highs.”

Bitcoin treasury firm Strategy expanded its holdings with another major bitcoin purchase on Monday, reinforcing its long-term accumulation strategy. On Oct. 27, 2025, Strategy revealed on X that it had acquired 390 BTC for roughly $43.4 million at an average price of $111,053 per bitcoin, marking a strong continuation of its accumulation trend.

Aptos Token Underperforms Wider Crypto Market as Traders Remain in a Wait-And-See ModeThe token has support in the $3.48-$3.485 zone and resistance at $3.60. Oct 27, 2025, 12:51 p.m.

APT$3.4887 was unchanged over the last 24 hours, trading around $3.50.

A potential breakout above $3.63 resistance targets the $3.75 level for potential 7% upside, according to CoinDesk Research's technical analysis model.

The token underperformed the broader crypto market, and its trading volume remained subdued throughout the period. The broader crypto market gauge, the Coindesk 20 index, was 1.1% higher at the time of publication.

The model showed that APT Price carved out a $0.16 range representing 4.6% of current levels as it advanced from session lows near $3.45.

Volume spiked to 2.48 million shares on Oct. 26, marking a 68% surge above the 24-hour average of 1.47 million, before quickly fading as the price hit resistance at $3.63, according to the model.

Multiple failed breakout attempts at the $3.60-$3.63 zone established this level as a critical technical barrier, the model said.

The combination of modest gains paired with tepid volume typically signals retail-driven activity rather than meaningful institutional flows, suggesting traders remain in a wait-and-see mode at current levels.

Technical Analysis:

Primary support holds at $3.48-$3.485 after successful defense during the recent pullback, while resistance stays firm at $3.60-$3.63 following multiple rejection attempts24-hour volume averaged 7.9% above the 7-day moving average but missed the 5% institutional engagement threshold, pointing to retail-driven flows rather than significant capital deploymentV-bottom formation in a 60-minute timeframe suggests a short-term bullish structure, with higher lows from $3.45 to $3.48 confirming near-term uptrend momentumBreakout above $3.63 resistance targets the $3.75 level for potential 7% upside, while violation of $3.48 support exposes the $3.40-$3.45 zoneDisclaimer: Parts of this article were generated with the assistance from AI tools and reviewed by our editorial team to ensure accuracy and adherence to our standards. For more information, see CoinDesk's full AI Policy.

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Key Takeaways
Why did HBAR see a nearly 10% move in recent days?
Its short-term momentum shift was likely the product of a market-wide sentiment shift, spurred by Bitcoin’s rally to $116k.

Can HBAR bulls sustain this momentum?
The buying pressure was weak, and needs to increase dramatically to sustain an uptrend. The price action shows that this could occur soon, but until then, traders need to be patient.

Hedera [HBAR] rallied 9% in three days, but its trading volume has been well below the recent average. Does that mean the weekend rally was an unsustainable move, or can HBAR bulls’ fortunes change?

Weekly chart keeps structure intact

Source: HBAR/USDT on TradingView

The weekly timeframe showed a bullish swing structure, based on the rally in 2024. The 78.6% Fibonacci retracement level was not broken, and the low that started the rally at $0.0417 was not tested either.

Even though the internal structure turned bearish mid-year, it flipped bullish again in late June when HBAR broke above the $0.228 high and reached $0.30. Despite volatility in recent weeks, the weekly session close still preserved the bullish framework.

The RSI showed momentum was slightly in favor of the sellers, but the OBV has not fallen to new yearly lows. This meant that selling pressure was not overwhelming.

This, combined with the structural recovery, gives room for cautious optimism.

However, short-term price action painted a different picture.

The immediate HBAR price targets to keep an eye on!

Source: HBAR/USDT on TradingView

The 1-day chart showed that a bearish structure was in place. Swing traders would want to wait for this to change before looking to bid.

Immediate resistance stood at $0.182, with a stronger barrier at the $0.233 swing high from early October.

A daily session close above $0.182 would mean that swing traders can look for longs, targeting $0.233. Beware that the $0.195-$0.298 area could stall bullish momentum.

Meanwhile, technical indicators were beginning to shift in favor of the buyers.

For instance, the OBV was neutral over the past week, showing bulls and bears were equally matched. This might change if $0.182 is flipped to support.

Also, the RSI approached the neutral 50 line, and if it climbs above 50, it would be an early sign of a bullish momentum shift.

Liquidation data hints at northward pressure
The 1-month Liquidation Heatmap showed that HBAR has been moving northward over the past five days, targeting the cluster of short liquidations above the price. The next band of liquidity lay at $0.185, and another thinner band at $0.192-$0.2.

Therefore, the short-term price targets for HBAR are $0.182 and $0.2. A rally past $0.233 would be a strong sign that Hedera was ready for an uptrend.

Disclaimer: The information presented does not constitute financial, investment, trading, or other types of advice and is solely the writer’s opinion

Solana’s long-heavy positions face $1.6 billion liquidation risk if prices drop to $178, as exchange reserves and sell pressure increase.Zcash traders hold record-long positions with $42 million at risk if prices fall to $287, as derivatives dominate its volatile price action.Virtual’s 100% weekly surge boosts long exposure, but a drop to $1.29 could trigger $8.8 million in liquidations amid fading AI Agent hype.The market enters the final week of October dominated by two major narratives: AI Agents and Privacy. As a result, several altcoins in these sectors face significant liquidation risks if prices move against traders’ expectations.

Which altcoins are at risk, and what should traders watch for? The following analysis provides the details.

1. Solana (SOL)The 7-day liquidation map of Solana (SOL) shows a large imbalance between long and short positions.

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Short-term derivatives traders have heavily leveraged bullish positions. They stand to lose the most if SOL fails to rise further this week.

SOL Exchange Liquidation Map. Source: CoinglassSeveral factors explain why traders expect SOL to increase. The recent surge in interest around x402 tokens has benefited Solana, as it serves as one of the two key networks—alongside Base—supporting x402 ecosystem payments via the Payai Network facilitator.

x402 Facilitators. Source: x402scanHowever, on-chain data shows that SOL reserves on exchanges have been steadily rising since early October. This trend indicates a growing readiness among holders to sell, raising the risk of a sudden price drop.

If SOL falls to $178, the cumulative liquidation volume for long positions could reach $1.6 billion. In contrast, if SOL climbs to $225, around $260 million could be liquidated from short positions.

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2. Zcash (ZEC)Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes recently predicted that ZEC could reach $10,000, helping fuel a strong rally through October that pushed prices above $370.

“ZEC to $10,000.” Arthur Hayes said.

Over the past three months, Zcash (ZEC) has surged more than 750%, driven by renewed attention to privacy coins.

A recent BeInCrypto report highlighted that Zcash’s shielded pool has surpassed 4.5 million ZEC, locking nearly 27.5% of its total supply and signaling rising confidence in privacy-focused technology.

These developments have encouraged derivatives traders to take long positions, leading to a heavily skewed liquidation map favoring longs over shorts.

ZEC Exchange Liquidation Map. Source: CoinglassHowever, long traders should be cautious. ZEC has reached levels similar to its 2021 peak, meaning nearly all holders from the past four years are profitable. This could trigger heavy selling pressure and sudden long liquidations.

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Additionally, ZEC’s open interest has reached an all-time high of over $500 million, nearly ten times higher than during its 2021 peak. This indicates that ZEC’s price action is now dominated by derivatives activity, often resulting in sharp volatility.

Zcash Futures Open Interest. Source: CoinglassIf ZEC drops to $287, long traders could face over $42 million in liquidation losses. Conversely, a move to $407 could trigger around $23 million in liquidations for short traders.

3. Virtual Protocol (VIRTUAL)This week, the Virtuals Protocol, an ecosystem for AI agents, saw multiple integrations, including Coinbase Retail DEX listings for all agent tokens.

A positive report from a16z on the potential of AI Agents has further boosted investor interest in VIRTUAL. At the same time, the x402 token wave has added additional momentum, as the Virtual protocol serves as a key launchpad for AI Agent tokens.

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Daily Active Wallets on Virtual Protocol. Source: DuneAccording to Dune data, the number of daily active addresses on Virtual doubled in October to over 17,000 wallets. This resurgence has strengthened bullish sentiment among long traders.

VIRTUAL Exchange Liquidation Map. Source: CoinglassIf VIRTUAL rises to $1.8, the cumulative liquidation volume for short positions could reach $7.8 million.

However, the token’s price jumped over 100% last week—from $0.71 to $1.64—before correcting to around $1.45 at the time of writing. If profit-taking continues and the price drops to $1.29, long liquidations could total $8.8 million.

The key question now is whether the AI Agent and Privacy narratives will lose momentum as quickly as they emerged.

Many analysts warn that the hype around x402 tokens, which currently supports the rally in AI Agent assets, could fade just as quickly as the meme token trend. Meanwhile, discussions surrounding Privacy coins are already showing signs of cooling down as October draws closer.

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Your day-ahead look for Oct. 27, 2025 Oct 27, 2025, 11:15 a.m.

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By Omkar Godbole (All times ET unless indicated otherwise)

The crypto market basked in a sea of green as bitcoin BTC$115,395.01 flirted with the $115,000 mark early today, extending its four-day climb from $108,000. The CoinDesk 20 Index enjoyed a neat 2% uptick in the last 24 hours, while ZEC, PI, and ENA dazzled with over 10% gains.

The buzz is all about anticipation for a Fed rate cut this Wednesday and talk of the U.S.-China trade deal, both of which seem to have spurred appetite for risk assets.

The upswing is once again marked by wealth rotation. Short-term holders and big whales are scooping up coins from long-term wallets that've been steadily cashing out since BTC prices held strong above $100,000 back in June.

Speaking of big moves, defunct exchange Mt. Gox delayed creditor repayment deadline by one year to October 2026. Sharplink Gaming made waves in the ether market, snapping up a whopping 19,271 ETH ($78.3 million), according to blockchain detective The Data Nerd. That mammoth purchase shows serious confidence in ETH’s potential.

Meanwhile, privacy coin ZEC got a bullish shoutout from the ever-bold Arthur Hayes, CIO of Maelstrom Fund. He’s forecasting a meteoric rise to $10,000, a figure that makes ETH’s current struggle to breach $5,000 look like child’s play.

On the institutional front, CoinShares reported inflows of $921 million into digital asset products last week, a hopeful sign sparked by softer-than-expected U.S. CPI data. Bitcoin led the charge, while demand for XRP, ETH, and SOL cooled.

Stablecoins stole the spotlight with some game-changing headlines. Western Union is reportedly piloting a stablecoin settlement system to slash reliance on old-school correspondent banks and streamline efficiency via on-chain networks. Over in Japan, JPYC Inc. officially launched its yen-pegged stablecoin, JPYC, and Kyrgyzstan just joined the stablecoin party with its national coin, devised with Binance’s help.

In traditional markets, the frenzied demand for leverage from retail investors – evident in surging margin debt and the record number of leveraged ETFs – emerged as a key concern, even as optimism built around easing U.S.-China trade tensions.

As Morningstar noted in an article last week, "adding fuel to the fire are worries investors are taking on risk beyond what the market’s fundamentals can support." Stay alert!

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ETH remains locked in a well-defined descending channel. (TradingView)

Ether continues to trade within a well-defined descending channel and below the Ichimoku cloud, indicating downside bias. A daily candle close (UTC) above $4,400 would confirm the dual breakout, signaling scope for a rally to $5,000. Crypto EquitiesCoinbase Global (COIN): closed on Friday at $354.46 (+9.82%), +2.69% at $364 in pre-marketCircle Internet (CRCL): closed at $142.05 (+9.39%), +2.84% at $146.09Galaxy Digital (GLXY): closed at $39.82 (+3.16%), +5.12% at $41.86Bullish (BLSH): closed at $54.22 (+0.65%), +3.43% at $56.08MARA Holdings (MARA): closed at $19.54 (+1.66%), +4.3% at $20.38Riot Platforms (RIOT): closed at $21.42 (+4.54%), +3.97% at $22.27Core Scientific (CORZ): closed at $19.34 (+7.09%), +1.5% at $19.63CleanSpark (CLSK): closed at $19.36 (+9.59%), +4.05% at $20.15CoinShares Valkyrie Bitcoin Miners ETF (WGMI): closed at $59.63 (+10.38%), +5.65% at $63Exodus Movement (EXOD): closed at $25.43 (+5.96%), +0.31% at $25.51Crypto Treasury Companies

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Daily net flow: $90.6 millionCumulative net flows: $61.95 billionTotal BTC holdings ~ 1.35 millionSpot ETH ETFs

Daily net flow: -$93.6 millionCumulative net flows: $14.37 billionTotal ETH holdings ~ 6.71 millionSource: Farside Investors

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Both USDC and Tether trade for $1, but one of these is a much better buy right now.

According to the latest Motley Fool research on stablecoins, Tether (USDT 0.01%) and USDC (USDC 0.01%) account for a whopping 90% of the value of the global stablecoin market. So, if you're choosing between two stablecoins, it probably comes down to a choice of Tether vs. USDC.

But which one to pick? There are several key factors to keep in mind when buying stablecoins. Let's take a closer look.

Stablecoins are not investments
First of all, it's important not to view either Tether or USDC as a typical investment. Both trade for exactly $1, and 30 years from now, both will trade for exactly $1. That's what makes them stablecoins.

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Stablecoins are pegged 1:1 to the value of the U.S. dollar, and are designed to be used as "digital dollars." Thus, from a pure investment perspective, there's no clear-cut reason to choose between Tether and USDC.

Which stablecoin has greater utility for investors?
So we're going to need another reason to pick between the two. For many investors, it all boils down to "utility." In other words, how can they use these stablecoins to accomplish certain tasks in the blockchain and crypto world?

For example, let's say you're a high-frequency crypto trader, rapidly swapping into and out of various cryptocurrencies. In that case, you might prefer Tether. It offers greater liquidity than USDC, and hence, less "wiggle" around the dollar peg. Over time, your trading costs will likely be lower with Tether.

However, if you're a long-term buy-and-hold investor, that likely does not matter to you at all. Instead, you might be interested in yield. Think of stablecoins as digital dollars that can be invested in yield-bearing protocols on the blockchain. Just as your real-world dollars can earn a small yield by placing them with banks, your digital dollars can earn a small yield by placing them on the blockchain.

Here, it really pays to shop for the best deals possible. For example, if you're a Coinbase Global (COIN +9.82%) customer, you can earn 3.85% on your USDC that you hold on the trading platform. But Coinbase offers a 0% yield on Tether, thereby encouraging customers to hold USDC instead. This makes sense, given that Coinbase has a strategic partnership with Circle Internet Group (CRCL +9.39%), the issuer of USDC.

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Another factor to consider is how easy it is to use your stablecoins for everyday purchases. After all, if stablecoins really are digital dollars, shouldn't you be able to use them just like real-world dollars anytime you check out online?

Here's where USDC has a decided advantage over Tether, at least for U.S. users. Coinbase recently rolled out a new "pay with USDC" solution for online merchants, encouraging them to accept USDC at the point of sale. An early test case was Shopify (SHOP +3.54%), which announced a deal with Coinbase in June.

Not all stablecoins are created alike
Finally, it's worth considering stablecoins from a regulatory and legal perspective. Here's where USDC also has a decided advantage over Tether. That's due in large part to the much greater transparency that USDC offers into its reserves. Circle provides weekly updates and monthly attestation reports on USDC, while Tether only provides quarterly updates.

Moreover, Circle provides superior backing for its USDC stablecoin. Keep in mind: in order to maintain a dollar peg at all times, a stablecoin must be backed by cash or cash equivalents.

In the past, Tether has played fast-and-loose with what these "cash equivalents" can include, even going so far as to count commercial paper and other cryptocurrencies in this category. And it has also run afoul of U.S. regulators and New York State legal authorities for misstating the value of its reserves.

So, if peace of mind is important to you, USDC is the clear pick here. Institutional investors, too, appear to display a clear preference for USDC, simply due to the regulatory compliance issues they face.

USDC is issued by a U.S.-based company, and is fully compliant with the new Genius Act that outlines a framework for regulating stablecoins. By way of comparison, Tether is issued by an offshore company, and is not yet fully compliant with the Genius Act.

And the winner is...
Based on the above, the clear winner is USDC. It has greater utility for U.S.-based investors, and offers greater transparency and less regulatory risk. If you are looking to move your physical dollars into digital dollars, then USDC is worth a closer look.

"Now we enter mini bull phase → next target: $800," one analyst speculated.

The rally of the popular privacy-focused cryptocurrency Zcash (ZEC) continues at full speed. It has skyrocketed by triple digits in a month or so, and the question now is whether this rally is just getting started.

How Much More?
ZEC started its upward move towards the end of September, when the price was hovering around $50. In the following weeks, its valuation was gradually climbing, and just a few hours ago, it reached a seven-year high of $370. Shortly after, ZEC registered a slight decline to the current $350 (per CoinGecko’s data), representing a staggering 520% increase on a monthly scale.

ZEC Price, Source: CoinGecko
The token’s market capitalization, which stood below $1 billion last month, is now inching towards $6 billion. This makes ZEC the 35th-largest cryptocurrency, surpassing well-known altcoins such as Toncoin (TON), Cronos (CRO), Polkadot (DOT), Uniswap (UNI), and many others.

Despite the substantial increase, the coin’s price is still far below its all-time high of almost $1,900 witnessed in 2016. However, multiple analysts and traders believe the bull run might be just starting and envision a new record soon. X user JonnyJpegs predicted that ZEC could skyrocket to $2,356, seeing the next major resistance at $790.

“This is the roadmap to Zcash becoming a top 10 coin. The market is telling you that privacy matters,” they added.

BitBull argued that ZEC could now enter “a mini bull phase,” with the next target set at $800. They believe that if the price breaks the local resistance at $370 “with conviction,” this could spark a “mega bull” to $4,000.

Arthur Hayes – the co-founder of BitMEX and one of the most influential people in the crypto industry – also chipped in. Several hours ago, he made a “vibe check” on ZEC, highlighting its price explosion as of late and envisioning its potential to soar to $10,000.

It is important to note that such a pump would require the market capitalization to rise above $160 billion, which seems rather far-fetched (at least as of now).

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The Possible Correction
Contrary to the optimism from the aforementioned figures, ZEC’s Relative Strength Index (RSI) suggests that the valuation may head south soon. The technical analysis tool is essential for traders, as it measures the magnitude and speed of recent price changes to give them an idea of potential reversal points.

It ranges from 0 to 100, and readings above 70 indicate the asset is in an overbought zone and may be poised for a short-term pullback. On the other hand, ratios below 30 are seen as buying opportunities. Currently, the RSI is set at almost 76.

ZEC RSI, Source: TradingView

According to market snapshots, Zcash rose about 30% in a 24-hour span, moving from roughly $272 to a peak near $355. The coin has been up more than 40% in the last week.

The token’s gain outpaced all other top 50 coins by market cap during the same window. Volume spiked at the same time, showing traders piled in quickly after a single social post touched off the move.

Influencer Posts Spark Buying
Based on reports on social media, the rally was partly driven by traders reacting to a bullish post from Arthur Hayes on X.

Contributors on platforms like Binance Square flagged the post, and one user known as AB Kuai Dong said an endorsement by what he called a “legendary Silicon Valley investor” pushed people into the market.

Vibe check $ZEC to $10k pic.twitter.com/tBc0WaxzZ1

— Arthur Hayes (@CryptoHayes) October 26, 2025

Another poster, Clemente, who is listed as a board member at treasury firm K9Strategy, said they joined the trade because they felt “so much FOMO I couldn’t keep myself sidelined.” These bursts of hype pushed more orders onto the books and helped lift the price in a short time.

Past Calls Have Moved Markets
Hayes has prompted market moves before. At a Tokyo conference in August 2025, he predicted Hyperliquid’s HYPE token could climb 126 times over three years.

That call produced a modest market response then — roughly a 5% uptick for HYPE — but it showed how a single forecast from a well-known figure can sway trader behavior.

Market participants say such calls sometimes lead to brief spikes and sometimes to longer trends. Follow-through, depth of liquidity, and general demand all matter.

ZECUSD trading at $351 on the 24-hour chart: TradingView
Privacy Tokens See Renewed Interest
Reports have disclosed that Zcash rallied close to 500% over the last 30 days and crossed a $5 billion market cap on Sunday, according to CoinMarketCap data.

At the same time, Monero, the largest privacy coin by market cap, ticked up about 3.2% to trade near $345 and remains restricted on many big exchanges, highlighting differences in access and regulatory pressure.

Source: CoinCodex
Technical Indicators Show Choppy Momentum
According to a recent Zcash price outlook, ZEC is forecast to rise about 52% and reach $558 by November 26, 2025. Current technical indicators are flagged Bullish, while the Fear & Greed Index sat at 51, a neutral reading.

Over the past 30 days Zcash posted 19/30 green days, which is 63%, and showed 37% price volatility. Those numbers point to strong recent momentum but also to a bumpy ride. Some gains may hold if new buyers arrive and liquidity tightens; other gains could fade quickly if selling pressure appears.

Based on reports and the data above, the Zcash move highlights how social signals can trigger rapid trading flows. The numbers are eye-catching. Still, traders and observers will be watching whether demand deepens or the rally is a short-lived reaction to hype.

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Bitcoin (BTC) is showing signs of recovery on Monday, October 27, as the Crypto Fear & Greed Index climbed to 51 and turned neutral for the first time since President Trump initiated new tariff wars with China a couple of weeks ago.

As of the time of writing, the cryptocurrency is trading at $115,420, having advanced 2.60% in the past 24 hours, almost mirroring the 2.50% gain in the broader crypto market. 

BTC 24-hour price. Source: Finbold
A result of promising technical signals, macroeconomic relief, and renewed institutional inflows, the rally has allowed BTC to reclaim its 50-day exponential moving average (EMA) at $114,176.

The $114,000 range also served as support, according to market analyst Ted Pillows, who now sees $118,000 as the next important target to keep an eye on.

Should “digital gold” surge past that mark, Pillows predicts, we might see a new Bitcoin all-time high (ATH) as soon as next week.

“Now, Bitcoin needs to reclaim the $118,000 zone, and a new ATH could happen in 1-2 weeks,” wrote Pillows on X.

Bitcoin volume will be crucial
Elaborating further in the comments, Pillows stressed that volume confirmation will be the key to success, and that the $118,000 support zone must hold.

At press time, the daily trading volume sat at $59.45 billion, surging more than 140% and lending a lot of support to the bullish outlook.

The analyst added that the price action “looks clean” and that the momentum is “still there,” but nonetheless admitted that an unfavorable macroeconomic twist could negatively impact the upward trajectory.

Last Friday’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) print of +0.3% for the past month (vs. +0.4% expected) greatly boosted expectations of a Fed rate cut on October 29. Traders now give it a 98% chance of happening, according to the cryptocurrency-based prediction platform Polymarket. 

During the weekend, a new U.S.-China trade deal was also struck, temporarily halting new tariffs and easing some restrictions on rare earth exports.

Traders are therefore watching whether BTC can hold above $114,000 in the days leading to the next Fed meeting this Wednesday and the November 1 Washington-Beijing summit, which could set the tone for Pillows’s $118,000 range and thus a potential new all-time high.

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In a major ruling that could reshape how India views digital assets, the Madras High Court has temporarily stopped WazirX from reallocating a user’s frozen XRP holdings, marking a crucial win for Indian crypto users affected by the exchange’s 2024 hack. The decision recognizes cryptocurrency as a form of property that can be held in trust, a stance that could set a powerful legal precedent for future crypto disputes in India.

Crypto as Property, Not Exchange AssetJustice N. Anand Venkatesh issued the order on October 25, directing Zanmai Labs, WazirX’s Indian operator, to provide a bank guarantee worth ₹9.56 lakh (around $11,500), the value of the petitioner’s 3,532 XRP, until arbitration proceedings conclude. The judge stated that “cryptocurrency is property capable of being enjoyed, possessed, and held in trust,” establishing a clear distinction between the exchange’s control and the user’s ownership rights.

This recognition effectively challenges the notion that exchanges have absolute authority over users’ digital assets, strengthening the argument that crypto belongs to the user, not the exchange.

Clash Between Indian Users and Singapore RestructuringThe case stems from WazirX’s controversial restructuring plan, managed through its Singapore-based parent company, Zettai Pte Ltd. After the $230 million hack in July 2024, WazirX froze withdrawals and proposed a “socialized loss” scheme. Under the plan, affected users would receive “recovery tokens” and partial repayments once the exchange resumed operations, an approach recently approved by the Singapore High Court.

However, the petitioner, Rhutikumari, argued that the exchange’s move to redistribute her XRP without consent violated her ownership rights under Indian law. The Madras High Court sided with her, halting WazirX’s reallocation and affirming that her crypto holdings must remain protected until the dispute is resolved.

Implications for India’s Crypto Legal FrameworkThis decision could have far-reaching consequences for how Indian courts handle crypto disputes involving foreign-registered exchanges. By acknowledging that crypto assets can be held in trust, the ruling gives Indian users a stronger footing to challenge overseas corporate actions affecting their holdings.

For thousands of WazirX users still awaiting restitution from the 2024 hack, the judgment offers a glimmer of hope, a sign that India’s judiciary may prioritize user ownership and local legal protection over foreign corporate restructuring.

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Ethereum MVRV extreme deviation pricing bands. Source: Glassnode
Historically, ETH rallies have accelerated after reclaiming the +1σ line, with the next statistically stretched zone around +2σ aligning with the $5,000–$5,200 range.

The model’s structure supports this outlook: the realized price continues to trend higher, showing fresh inflows, while the lower deviation bands are curling upward, both signs of a strengthening, not exhausted, bull phase.

ETH Bull Flag Pattern Targets $5,400 Breakout
Ethereum’s recent consolidation takes the shape of a bull flag, a continuation pattern that typically appears after strong uptrends. The structure, defined by two downward-sloping parallel trendlines, reflects a period of profit-taking that often precedes renewed buying pressure.

The crypto market today is buzzing as Ethena (ENA) continues to steal the spotlight with a stunning 50% rally this month. Traders are turning bullish as confidence grows around Ethena’s fast-rising ecosystem and the growing use of its synthetic stablecoin, USDe. After weeks of steady gains, ENA is now approaching the key $0.60 mark, and the big question is, can the bulls keep up the momentum and deliver a strong finish before October ends?

The broader crypto market is flashing renewed optimism, with Bitcoin consolidating above the $115,000 mark and Ethereum eyeing a return toward $4,300. Amid this upbeat sentiment, altcoins are seeing a resurgence, and Ethena stands out as one of the strongest performers in the mid-cap segment. Its steady climb over the past few weeks signals growing investor appetite for innovative DeFi projects, especially those offering sustainable yield mechanisms.

The ENA price is up by more than 12% today against USD, 9.12% against BTC and 5.5% against ETH. However, the bulls are struggling to secure the price above a crucial range that may help them to initiate a fresh ascending trend.

Ethena (ENA) is forming a rising wedge pattern after rebounding from its recent lows, indicating short-term bullish momentum but possible resistance near $0.52–$0.55. The price is consolidating just below this zone, suggesting a potential breakout if volume increases. RSI around 52 reflects neutral momentum, leaving room for further upside. However, failure to breach resistance could trigger a pullback toward $0.47, making the upcoming sessions crucial for trend confirmation. 

As the bulls have failed to secure the $0.52 resistance, which coincides with the lower band of the Gaussian channel, the rally seems to remain under bearish influence. Even if the bulls manage to push the token within the channel, the price may continue to maintain an ascending consolidation within the channel until it breaks above. Now that the monthly close is on the horizon, another 30% upswing appears to be a tedious job and hence, the Ethena (ENA) price is expected to consolidate around $0.52 to $0.53 during the monthly close. 

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Additional XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs) will have to wait some more to be approved in the United States as the government shutdown affected their time line. However, the only spot ETF listed has already surpassed $100 million in assets, favoring a bullish XRP price prediction.The U.S.

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In brief
Defunct crypto exchange Mt. Gox has pushed its repayment deadline back to October 31, 2026, per a court notice.
Around 19,500 creditors have been repaid so far, while many remain pending.
Early repayment news sparked selloffs, but later delays drew little reaction, showing greater market resilience.
Mt. Gox’s court-appointed rehabilitation trustee has postponed the defunct exchange’s creditor repayments, moving the deadline to October 31, 2026.

Rehabilitation trustee Nobuaki Kobayashi wrote that many creditors still haven’t received their repayments because they “have not completed the necessary procedures,” while others faced issues during the process.

The change was formally approved by a Tokyo court and announced in a notice published Monday.

Kobayashi said most base and early repayments were already completed for verified creditors, but many others remain unpaid in what has so far been one of the most drawn-out efforts at restitution in crypto history.

Around 19,500 creditors have received funds so far, while pending cases prompted the year-long extension. Arkham data shows Mt. Gox still holds about 34,689 BTC, worth nearly $4 billion at current prices.

Decrypt has reached out to Kobayashi and representatives for Mt. Gox for comment and will update this article should they respond.

Year after yearThe latest delay extends a repayment process already years behind schedule.

Mt. Gox, once the largest Bitcoin exchange, has pushed back repayment deadlines several times since its collapse in 2014 and the rehabilitation proceedings that followed. Despite partial distributions through registered exchanges, most creditors are still waiting to recover funds lost in the theft of roughly 850,000 BTC.

Efforts to recover the lost amount were set in motion back in 2021, when the Tokyo District Court approved Mt. Gox’s civil rehabilitation plan allowing creditors to recover a portion of the exchange’s remaining assets. That decision cleared the way for the return of roughly $9 billion in Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash to an estimated 24,000 creditors, formally ending seven years of bankruptcy proceedings.

In September 2023, the rehabilitation trustee extended the repayment deadline by a year, moving it from October 2023 to October 2024 as it cited delays in verifying creditor information and coordinating with exchanges. That announcement marked the first major deferral since the court-approved rehabilitation plan was set in 2021.

Between late June and early July 2024, Mt. Gox trustees published a notice that repayments would start in early July. This triggered a sharp selloff, with Bitcoin sliding toward $61,000, ETF flows turning negative, and liquidations spiking.

By October 2024, the trustee extended the deadline again. Bitcoin received a brief boost following the announcement, as the delay was seen easing near-term sell pressure by keeping potential supply off the market.

Late last year, a $2.8 billion transfer from a wallet linked to Mt. Gox barely moved markets, with traders largely dismissing it as an internal transaction. The muted reaction reflected how much deeper and more liquid Bitcoin markets have become over the years.

Now, that deadline is being pushed back yet again, for another full year, prolonging a process that has already tested creditors’ patience for over a decade.

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Bitcoin Price Analysis: Technical Setup Turns BullishBitcoin ($BTC) has reclaimed the $115,000 level, signaling renewed bullish momentum after weeks of choppy consolidation. On the 2-hour chart, BTC shows a clear breakout structure supported by strong momentum indicators.

BTC/USD 2-hour chart - TradingView

RSI (Relative Strength Index) currently sits at 73.5, showing mild overbought conditions — a common signal in strong uptrends. The RSI remains above its moving average, confirming upward strength.MACD displays a positive crossover with widening histogram bars, suggesting the rally is gaining momentum.The next resistance zone lies near $116,500, while support is at $113,000 and major support at $106,000 — the latter serving as a strong accumulation level during previous pullbacks.

If $Bitcoin holds above $115K through the week, the bullish structure could extend toward $118K–$120K, confirming the return of market confidence.

Mt. Gox Repayments Delayed — Less Selling Pressure AheadIn a major relief for the crypto market, Mt. Gox has announced a delay in Bitcoin repayments until next year. This development significantly reduces the immediate selling pressure many feared would hit the market in late 2025.

The Mt. Gox wallet holds more than 140,000 BTC. With repayments postponed, billions of dollars’ worth of potential sell-side liquidity are now off the table, allowing Bitcoin to continue its rally unimpeded.
This is undeniably bullish for market sentiment, as it eases short-term supply concerns and supports continued upward momentum.

Trump Family-Backed Miner Buys $163 Million in BitcoinAdding to the bullish momentum, American Bitcoin, a mining company backed by the Trump family, has just purchased 1,414 BTC worth $163 million.

The move signals renewed institutional confidence in Bitcoin amid improving U.S. economic conditions and favorable policy direction from President Trump’s administration. Market observers suggest that this purchase reflects insider confidence — “they know something” — particularly as energy policy and crypto mining regulations in the U.S. turn more supportive.

Such large-scale strategic buys often precede major rallies, as they tighten supply and reinforce long-term holder conviction.

U.S.–China Deal Optimism Boosts Risk AssetsIn another macro tailwind, President Trump confirmed ongoing progress toward a trade deal with China, stating that both nations “will come away with a deal.”

Markets reacted positively, with risk assets — including Bitcoin — benefiting from renewed optimism in global trade stability. Historically, easing trade tensions have led to stronger capital flows into alternative assets such as crypto and gold. This reinforces the narrative of Bitcoin as a geopolitical hedge and a preferred asset in uncertain macro environments.

Bitcoin Price Prediction — Bulls in Control for Now?With favorable macro developments, delayed Mt. Gox repayments, and strategic institutional accumulation, Bitcoin’s technical and fundamental picture has aligned bullishly.

Key Support: $113K and $106KImmediate Resistance: $116.5K and $120KTrend Bias: Bullish while above $113KMomentum Indicators: RSI and MACD both confirm strengthIf Bitcoin maintains its position above $115K through the week, the next major breakout could push BTC toward $118K–$120K, potentially setting the stage for another all-time high retest before year-end.

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Key Takeaways
Is Ethereum’s recovery sustainable beyond the post-crash rebound?
On-chain fundamentals and institutional flows suggest it is, with Ethereum showing signs of leading the next leg of the market cycle.

What’s driving renewed investor confidence in ETH?
Tightening liquid supply, rising staking activity, and capital rotation are aligning with Tom Lee’s “supercycle” thesis.

The market is on track to recover its post-crash losses, and Ethereum [ETH] is no exception. A 4% move to $4,400 would see ETH fully recover its drawdown, putting previously underwater holders back “In the Money.”

That said, sustaining this run is a whole different game.

With the market flipping risk-on, shifting capital from “market-led” to “ETH-led” momentum will be key to keeping the $5k target in play. From the looks of it, investors already seem to be front-running that divergence.

Tom Lee doubles down on Ethereum’s super-cycle call
Fundstrat’s Tom Lee said,

“Ethereum remains in a supercycle.”

Highlighting robust on-chain activity across the L1 and L2 layers, Lee pointed out that fundamentals often front-run price action, and in ETH’s case, that trend continued to validate its long-term structural uptrend. 

On-chain data supported the narrative.

Ethereum’s TVL rose 5% to $90 billion in the past 24 hours. Stablecoin Supply climbed above $162 billion for the first time, and the Total Value Staked (TVS) hovered near its all-time high of 36.19 million ETH.

Source: CryptoQuant

Together, these metrics signal renewed network utilization.

In simple terms, liquidity is rotating into yield-bearing protocols, which in turn reduces circulating supply. For reference, since the October crash, roughly 160k ETH have been staked, suggesting long-term investor conviction.

Supported by this on-chain strength, Tom Lee maintained a bullish stance on Ethereum, reaffirming that the asset remains in a broader supercycle phase.

Notably, investor positioning appeared to be aligning with this view.

ETH dominance climbs as Bitcoin retreats
Ethereum’s undervaluation thesis is starting to play out.

From a technical standpoint, Ethereum dominance (ETH.D) has begun to diverge inversely from Bitcoin dominance (BTC.D), climbing 3% in under 48 hours to 13.2%, while BTC.D has logged four consecutive red sessions.

Meanwhile, SharpLink (SBET), following a month of inactivity, accumulated 19.72k ETH worth $78.3 million, establishing a cost basis near $4,062. The move hinted at institutional confidence in Ethereum’s upside potential.

Source: TradingView (ETH.D)

In short, ETH’s market share rose while its liquid supply tightened, a setup that typically favors sustained price appreciation.

Altogether, the convergence of rising on-chain metrics and institutional flows suggested strategic accumulation by investors anticipating further upside.

In this context, Tom Lee’s “supercycle” narrative is finding fresh validation. On-chain strength, liquidity rotation, and improving macro sentiment are increasingly aligning behind Ethereum’s long-term structural uptrend.

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Driven by hopes that regulatory clarity will finally unlock mass banking adoption, XRP (XRP 0.80%) has exploded this year, surging more than 370% since last October. But despite this incredible performance, a decade from now, I think XRP will be worth far less than investors hope.

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Banks can use RippleNet without XRP
The bull thesis has always hinged on the premise that as banks adopt the technology and products of Ripple (the company behind XRP), demand will soar and XRP's price will follow. The problem is that banks don't really need XRP to use Ripple's services.

RippleNet, Ripple's flagship product, delivers speed and cost savings without requiring banks to touch XRP at all. They can stick with traditional currencies and still reap the benefits. While Ripple's ODL product does use XRP as a bridge asset for cross-border transactions, it remains comparatively niche -- adopted mainly by smaller institutions where liquidity really matters, not the major banks that would move the needle.

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Ripple's stablecoin could hurt XRP's price
Even if ODL adoption accelerates, Ripple's stablecoin ambitions  could very well undermine ODL's demand effects. Its stablecoin, RLUSD, could be used as the "bridge asset" in ODL transactions instead of XRP. The company's push for a banking charter and its $200 million acquisition of a stablecoin payment company make me believe this is the direction Ripple is headed.

In 10 years, I expect XRP to be a cautionary tale about mistaking a company's success for its token's value. While XRP's price could gain in the short term, I think its returns will seriously lag the market over time.

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PI and ZEC are today's top gainers.

Bitcoin skyrocketed past $116,000 earlier today to set a multi-week high before it was stopped and pushed south by around a grand.

Numerous altcoins have posted massive gains over the past day, led by ZEC and PI. Some of the larger caps are also well in the green.

BTC Stopped at $116K
Bitcoin surged at the beginning of the previous business week as well, when it added over six grand in hours and soared to $114,000. However, this rally was short-lived, and the asset slumped by eight grand almost immediately to almost $106,000.

The following days were calmer, as BTC prepared for the Friday release of the CPI numbers for September. Before the announcement went live, the cryptocurrency had calmed at $111,000 but jumped to $112,000 once it became known that the inflation is not as high as experts believed.

The following hours were less positive as BTC slipped to $110,000, but went on the offensive once again during the weekend and challenged $112,000 on Sunday. At first, this resistance held but gave in after the US Secretary hinted at a major trade deal between the US and China.

Bitcoin broke past $113,000 on Sunday and kept climbing on Monday, surpassing $116,000 for the first time since the October 10 massacre. Although it has been pushed south by $1,000 since then, it’s still 2.4% up on the day. Its market cap has risen to almost $2.3 trillion, while its dominance over the alts is close to 58%.

BTCUSD. Source: TradingView
PI, ZEC on the Rise
Pi Network’s native token became the top performer in the past 24 hours, skyrocketing by over 25% at one point to well over $0.28. ZEC follows suit as the privacy coin is up by 15% and tapped $350 for the first time this decade.

The other notable gainers from the larger-cap alts include BCH (6.4%), ETH (4.2%), BNB (2.6%), and UNI (5%). SOL, DOGE, ADA, LINK, and HYPe are also in the green, albeit in a more modest manner.

The total crypto market cap has added over $100 billion since yesterday and briefly tapped $4 trillion earlier today.

Cryptocurrency Market Overview. Source: QuantifyCrypto

Pi coin price looks poised to break out of a falling channel after it formed a bullish MACD crossover on the daily chart. Is the token set to soar this week?

VIRTUAL price has broken sharply from a months-long downtrend, fueled by a surge in agent-to-agent transactions following adoption of Coinbase's x402 protocol.