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Posted: October 26, 2025

Key takeaways
What does the recent whale activity suggest about Solana’s outlook? 
A whale’s $8.37 million accumulation signals strong confidence in Solana’s long-term potential.

What key level could determine Solana’s next price move? 
Breaking above the $196 resistance could trigger a 10% rally toward the $218 level.

Solana [SOL] has recorded an impressive 10% price uptick over the past few days, reaching a key level that appears to be a make-or-break point for the asset.

The recent rally has already attracted whales, leading to massive accumulation, a signal that hints a major rally could be on the horizon if momentum continues.

Whale adds $8.37 million of SOL 
According to Lookonchain , the crypto wallet address Ax6Yh7 recently purchased 44,000 SOL valued at $8.37 million, while the token was trading near a key resistance level.

This whale has shown consistent activity over the past few months. 

Since April 2025, they’ve accumulated a total of 844,000 SOL, worth $149 million, through platforms like FalconX and Wintermute, and have staked the holdings, signaling strong confidence in Solana’s long-term potential.

Solana’s price momentum 
At press time, SOL was trading near $192, reflecting a modest 0.75% price increase following recent whale accumulation.

Despite this, overall market interest appears to be waning. Trading volume dropped by 22%, and was sitting at $5.10 billion.

A key factor behind the reduced participation may be the $196 resistance level, which holds historical significance.

According to AMBCrypto’s technical analysis, SOL has broken out of a descending trendline on the daily chart. However, it’s now approaching a resistance zone that has previously triggered strong selling pressure and price reversals.

Source: TradingView

Previously, whenever the asset reached this level, it faced massive selling pressure followed by downward momentum, a pattern SOL has begun to witness again.

If Solana fails to break above the critical $196 resistance level, it may face renewed selling pressure and potentially drop to $180, repeating past price patterns.

On the other hand, a successful breakout above $196 could trigger a 10% rally, pushing the price toward $218 in the near term.

Technically, the Average Directional Index (ADX) was at 31, well above the key threshold of 25, signaling strong momentum.

However, the Supertrend indicator remained bearish, flashing red and sitting above SOL’s price, which suggests the asset is still in a downtrend.

Derivative tool hints at potential reversal 
Looking at the current market sentiment, it appears that traders have begun following the prevailing trend by heavily betting on short positions, as revealed by the derivative platform CoinGlass.

Source: CoinGlass

Data shows that SOL’s major liquidation levels currently stand at $189.80 on the lower side and $195.80 on the upper side.

At these levels, traders have built $65 million worth of long positions and $84.47 million worth of short positions, clearly indicating strong seller dominance.

Vivaan Acharya is a Crypto-Economist and Journalist at AMBCrypto who brings a rare depth of financial and economic expertise to the world of digital assets. He holds a Master’s in Economics from the prestigious University of Delhi and has over five years of experience analyzing technology and financial markets.
His foray into the blockchain space began in 2018, marked by his prescient Master's thesis, "Payments and Stablecoin Integration in Banking," which showcased his early understanding of crypto's potential to disrupt traditional finance. Before specializing in crypto, Vivaan honed his skills in rigorous data and technical chart analysis at a major national financial daily, where he covered corporate earnings and market trends.
At AMBCrypto, Vivaan applies this powerful blend of classical economic training and seasoned financial journalism to his work. He is an expert in:
1. Bitcoin and Altcoin Market Analysis
2. Stablecoin Ecosystem Development, and
3 Emerging Crypto Regulations.
Known for his clear, no-nonsense approach, Vivaan translates robust research into straightforward, actionable insights. He is dedicated to demystifying the complexities of blockchain finance, empowering readers to confidently navigate the rapidly evolving digital economy.

XRP's explosive growth in regulated derivatives markets is igniting a powerful wave of institutional momentum, as record futures and options volumes at CME Group highlight accelerating demand, deepening liquidity, and expanding confidence across compliant crypto trading venues.

Bitcoin traders are closely watching this week’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, with major banks like JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs expecting a potential policy shift from the U.S. Federal Reserve. Market analysts believe the Fed may announce the end of its Quantitative Tightening (QT) program — a move that could inject fresh liquidity into global markets and fuel a crypto rally.

On-chain analyst Maartunn noted that Bitcoin’s volatility has dropped significantly, with intraday price movements narrowing to just 2% on October 21 and 3% on October 22, according to CryptoQuant data. He described this calm as the “typical squeeze” before a major breakout, suggesting that traders are waiting for a catalyst — potentially the Fed’s policy decision — to trigger the next big move. Historically, periods of low volatility often precede sharp price uptrends, especially when liquidity conditions improve.

Market commentator Satoshi Stacker echoed this sentiment, highlighting that past transitions from QT to easing cycles have coincided with massive Bitcoin gains. His analysis shows that when the Fed shifts from tightening to a neutral or easing stance, crypto markets typically surge as capital flows back into risk assets.

At press time, Bitcoin was trading around $111,631, up 0.53% in 24 hours and 4.85% over the past week, showing strong positioning ahead of the Fed’s announcement. Prominent analyst Michaël van de Poppe forecasted that Bitcoin could reach a new all-time high in November, with Ethereum (ETH) potentially climbing to $5,000 and altcoins doubling in value.

As speculation grows, analysts agree that a confirmed end to QT could be the trigger for Bitcoin’s next major rally — potentially pushing it to uncharted territory before year-end.

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Tether, issuer of the USDT stablecoin, expects to report a net profit of $15 billion at the end of 2025. This projection comes amid a favorable crypto regulatory environment in the United States, driving interest in stablecoins and other digital assets.

Tether In Funding Talks With Prospective TradFi Investors
In a recent post on Friday, Bloomberg shared key developments on Tether Holdings Ltd, operator of the largest stablecoin in the market. Notably, the company’s CEO and popular crypto figure Paolo Ardoino outlined positive profit predictions of $15 billion by 2025’s end, while speaking in an interview at the recent Plan B Forum in Lugano, Switzerland. 

Bloomberg’s report indicates this projection can be linked to a rapid stablecoin adoption combined with surging investors’ interest in an equity stake in the market’s biggest player. In July, US President Donald Trump signed the GENIUS Act into law, thereby creating a comprehensive regulatory framework for stablecoin operations. 

The legislation addresses several aspects, such as licensing, reserve requirements, consumer and investor protection, and market structure, thereby helping demystify and provide the needed guardrails for a nascent financial industry.

According to Bloomberg, Tether entered discussions with prospective investors last month to raise $20 billion in exchange for a 3% stake in its company. Among these companies reportedly include Japanese firm SoftBank Group Corp. and London-based Ark Investment Management. 

Paolo Ardoino spoke about these potential investments, explaining Tether’s approach and openness to such partnerships. 

Ardoino said:

We have been contacted by an enormous amount of companies that want to invest in us. We have to draw a line in the sand on a valuation that we think is very cheap. 

He further added: 

There are many funds and tech funds that have in their portfolio many companies that could use part of our technology and other offerings that we have. It’s about synergy and creating bigger impact.

Tether’s USDT currently boasts a market cap value of $182.92 billion, showcasing a 57.5% dominance in the stablecoin market. The company is reportedly set to launch a new USAT token in December, designed to be a US-focused product in compliance with federal regulations, as indicated by the GENIUS Act.

Tether-Backed Rumble Introduces Bitcoin Tip Creators
In other news, video-sharing platform Rumble is now set to introduce Bitcoin tipping for its creators, according to its CEO Chris Paglovski, while speaking onstage also at the Plan B Forum in Switzerland.

Notably, the company is teaming up with Tether on this feature, with projections of a full rollout in the next five to seven weeks. This development follows the stablecoin issuer’s notable investment of $775 million into Rumble in December 2024.

USDT market cap valued at $182.43 on the daily chart | Source: USDT chart on Tradingview.com
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President Donald Trump announced Saturday that the U.S. will impose an additional 10% tariff on Canadian imports, citing a "fraudulent advertisement" featuring former President Ronald Reagan speaking out against tariffs.

Trump claimed that the ad, which aired during the World Series that began Friday, was part of Canada's "hope that the United States Supreme Court will come to their ‘rescue’ on Tariffs that they have used for years to hurt the United States."

"Canada was caught, red handed, putting up a fraudulent advertisement on Ronald Reagan’s Speech on Tariffs," Trump posted to Truth Social on Saturday. "The Reagan Foundation said that they, ‘created an ad campaign using selective audio and video of President Ronald Reagan. The ad misrepresents the Presidential Radio Address,’ and 'did not seek nor receive permission to use and edit the remarks.'"

TRUMP ENDS CANADA TRADE TALKS OVER 'FAKE' RONALD REAGAN TARIFF AD: 'EGREGIOUS'

President Donald Trump, in front of a painting of former President Ronald Reagan, in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C. (Reuters / Brian Snyder, File / Reuters)

Trump accused Canada of misrepresenting Reagan, claiming the late president "loved tariffs" when it came to national security and the economy.

"Their Advertisement was to be taken down, IMMEDIATELY, but they let it run last night during the World Series, knowing that it was a FRAUD," Trump said. 

TRUMP DEFENDS TARIFFS, SAYS US HAS BEEN ‘THE KING OF BEING SCREWED’ BY TRADE IMBALANCE

Trump announced Saturday that the U.S. will impose an additional 10% tariff on Canadian imports. (Roberto Machado Noa/LightRocket via Getty Images / Getty Images)

He added, "Because of their serious misrepresentation of the facts, and hostile act, I am increasing the Tariff on Canada by 10% over and above what they are paying now. Thank you for your attention to this matter!"

The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute is exploring legal options in response to the incident, according to Trump.

The announcement follows just days after the President said he was terminating trade negotiations with Canada due to the advertisement.

CANADA LIFTS TARIFFS ON SOME US GOODS TO RESUME TRADE TALKS

The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute is exploring legal options in response to the incident, according to Trump. (Getty Images / Getty Images)

"The Ronald Reagan Foundation has just announced that Canada has fraudulently used an advertisement, which is FAKE, featuring Ronald Reagan speaking negatively about Tariffs," Trump wrote on Truth Social on Thursday.

Earlier this month, Trump defended his use of tariffs as a corrective to what he called years of trade imbalance, saying that the United States had been "the king of being screwed by tariffs" but would no longer allow other nations to exploit it.

"We're the king of being screwed by tariffs," Trump said during a bilateral meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in the Oval Office. 

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It's important to look past revenue and earnings figures.

American Express (AXP +0.74%) is continuing its winning ways. Shares are up 18% in 2025 (as of Oct. 20), outpacing the broader S&P 500. They recently got a lift after the business reported third-quarter revenue and earnings per share that came in ahead of Wall Street estimates.

Those two key headline figures are certainly important to pay attention to. However, every American Express investor should keep a close eye on this number.

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American Express has proven pricing power
Some of the best companies in the world benefit from pricing power, or the ability to successfully ask customers to pay more over time. American Express possesses this attractive quality.

The average fee it earned per active card (on an annualized basis) in the third quarter was $119. This metric represents the membership dues that its customers pay to have the right to own an American Express card. It has increased consistently over the years, having climbed 72% since Q3 2020.

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The company's brand supports its dominant position
American Express is able to charge high annual fees because of its powerful brand position that draws in higher-income consumers. What's more, the business offers its cardholders incredibly valuable perks and rewards.

For instance, the latest Platinum card refresh introduced new shopping credits at Lululemon and Resy restaurants. This helped drive twice as many average weekly sign-ups for new cards than prior to the update.

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

JPMorgan Chase is seeking to get out of its legal obligation to pay a staggering $115 million in attorney fees racked up by two former business partners who were convicted of scamming the banking giant out of $175 million.

The nation’s largest lender filed legal papers in Delaware on Friday demanding that a judge reverse an earlier ruling that required it to pay the lawyers for Charlie Javice and her convicted co-conspirator Olivier Amar.

According to the filing, Javice’s team of lawyers across five law firms have billed JPMorgan approximately $60.1 million in legal fees and expenses, while Amar’s lawyers have billed the bank roughly $55.2 million in fees.

Charlie Javice was sentenced to seven years in prison last month after she was convicted of defrauding JPMorgan Chase. Getty Images

Olivier Amar, her co-conspirator, was also convicted of the same charges. Bloomberg via Getty Images
In total, the bank alleges Javice and Amar’s lawyers have racked up legal fees of $115 million, with one law firm receiving $35.6 million in reimbursements alone.

In comparison, Elizabeth Holmes, who was convicted of defrauding investors in the Theranos case, reportedly ended up with a legal bill of roughly $30 million.

“The legal fees sought by Charlie Javice and Olivier Amar are patently excessive and egregious,” a spokesperson for JPMorgan Chase told The Post. 

“We look forward to sharing details of this abuse with the court in coming weeks.”

Javice, who was convicted in March, was sentenced to seven years in federal prison last month after Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein rejected prosecutors’ call for a 12-year term.

JPMorgan Chase, led by CEO Jamie Dimon, is on the hook for $115 million in legal fees racked up by Javice and Amar. AFP via Getty Images
Prosecutors said she and Amar fabricated data to make it appear that Frank had 4.25 million student accounts when it had fewer than 300,000, duping the bank into paying a nine-figure sum.

Amar was convicted of the same charges, but he has yet to be sentenced.

JPMorgan’s 2021 merger agreement to buy student-loan startup Frank required the bank to advance legal expenses for its founders, Javice and Amar.

A Delaware court upheld the clause even after the pair were fired and convicted of defrauding JPMorgan out of $175 million.

The court ruled that the advancement of fees was mandatory under the deal’s indemnification provisions, forcing JPMorgan to pay for their defense in criminal, civil, and SEC cases.

The bank is asking a Delaware court to be let off the hook for the convicts’ legal bills. REUTERS
The bank is now trying to recoup those costs as part of a $287.5 million restitution order, which also includes other merger-related losses.

Under the restitution order, Javice must repay just 10% of her post-prison income for 20 years, meaning JPMorgan is unlikely to recover much of the money.

Javice, 33, told the court last month she took “full responsibility,” but prosecutors dismissed her apology as “hollow” and “self-serving.”

Her defense team — led by Quinn Emanuel partner Alex Spiro, who charges more than $2,000 an hour — is expected to keep billing the bank during her appeal, despite the ongoing fight over reimbursement.

A law firm representing Amar did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The Post has sought comment from Spiro.

Santiago Roel Santos believes Bitcoin holds its place as a mature crypto asset in the market, though he admits volatility can surge if price action doesn't hold or break $110,000 to the upside. He explains what investors need to watch for in crypto prices if volatility in the space surges.

CompaniesOct 25 (Reuters) - Medical equipment maker Gerresheimer

(GXIG.DE), opens new tab said it has obtained the initial findings from an investigation by an external law firm into the recognition of revenue and profit from bill-and-hold agreements in the 2024 financial year.

In September, Germany's financial regulator BaFin said it would review Gerresheimer's financial statements as of November 30, 2024, adding the company may have recognised revenue for some contracts with customers before the revenue was actually realised.

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The group, whose products include injector pens for weight-loss drugs, vials and inhalers, said that after the BaFin investigation, the company commissioned an external investigation into the finances.

The company said on Saturday that based on the law firm's findings, the requirements for revenue recognition were not met for a contract with a volume of around 3 million euros ($3.50 million).

Gerresheimer also said it would have the law firm review other bill-and-hold agreements concluded in the 2024 financial year.

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CoreWeave (CRWV) is one of several A.I. related companies to go public in 2025 as the artificial intelligence investing theme has captured the attention of nearly every tech firm on Wall Street.

First Phosphate Corp. (CSE:PHOS, OTCQX:FRSPF) CEO John Passalacqua joined Proactive to discuss the company’s newly launched 30,000-meter drill program, its goals for defining the resource, and how it fits into plans for producing North American lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells.

Proactive: You've just launched a 30,000-meter accelerated drill program. What are the key goals, and what do you expect to learn from it?

John Passalacqua: The main goal is to fully define the resource. We want to do it properly, all at once, so that once it's done, we can move forward to the next steps, like a feasibility study.

How will this final geological model fit into your long-term plan for vertical integration and LFP cathode material production in Quebec?

Initially, the downstream facilities might use outside materials, but ultimately we want those plants to be backward integrated directly into our resource. The faster we can get the resource into production, the better.

The program is fully funded. Can you walk investors through the budget, timeline, and when they might see updated resource results?

We’re starting this week and expect to finish by April 2026. We’ll drill through the fall, take a short break around Christmas, and then resume. Timing is key. We drill before the frost, pause during it, then continue after, finishing before the thaw.

Everything is fully funded. We have two drill crews—one First Nations group and another local team—and we’re moving as quickly as possible.

John, you recently produced what may be the first commercial-grade North American LFP battery cells. How does this drilling tie into scaling that achievement into full production?

The company’s goal is a fully vertically integrated model from mine to LFP battery together with our partners. We can move from mining phosphate and iron at our Bégin-Lamarche property, to producing phosphate concentrate, iron powder, purified phosphoric acid, and ultimately lithium iron phosphate cathode active material and batteries.

This is a critical initiative. All the pieces of our vertically integrated supply chain are starting to come together, which is particularly important given current U.S.-China relations. China has now threatened to cut off LFP battery supply, along with other rare earth supply chains.

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Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Litigation Partner Brandon Walker Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Fortinet (FTNT) To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options

If you purchased or acquired common stock in Fortinet between November 8, 2024 through August 6, 2025 and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Bragar Eagel & Squire partner Brandon Walker or Marion Passmore directly at (212) 355-4648.

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NEW YORK, Oct. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

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Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized stockholder rights law firm, announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Fortinet, Inc. (“Fortinet” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:FTNT) in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California on behalf of all persons and entities who purchased or otherwise acquired Fortinet common stock between November 8, 2024 through August 6, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”).Investors have until November 21, 2025 to apply to the Court to be appointed as lead plaintiff in the lawsuit. Allegation Details:

The Fortinet class action lawsuit alleges that: (i) defendants knew that the refresh cycle would never be as lucrative as they represented, nor could it, because it consisted of old products that were a "small percentage" of Fortinet's business; (ii) defendants misrepresented and concealed that they did not have a clear picture of the true number of FortiGate firewalls that could be upgraded; and (iii) while telling investors that the refresh would gain momentum over the course of two years, Fortinet misrepresented and concealed that it had aggressively pushed through roughly half of the refresh in a period of months, by the end of the second quarter of 2025.The Fortinet class action lawsuit further alleges that on August 6, 2025, Fortinet revealed during its earnings call that Fortinet was already "approximately 40% to 50% of the way through the 2026 upgrade cycle at the end of the second quarter [of 2025]." The complaint also alleges that defendants: (i) admitted that "it's hard[] for us to predict" the total number of FortiGates requiring an upgrade; (ii) suggested customers had "excess [firewall] capacity from [purchasing firewalls in] prior years" and therefore did not need to upgrade; and (iii) revealed that the refresh could not have had "much business impact" as it consisted of only a "small percentage" of Fortinet's business because the products were "12 to 15 years" old and had been sold at a time when Fortinet's business was 5-10 times smaller, meaning that the total number of FortiGates eligible for an upgrade was inherently limited. On this news, the price of Fortinet common stock fell more than 22%, according to the complaint.
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Tractor Supply Today

$56.28 -0.07 (-0.12%)

As of 10/24/2025 04:00 PM Eastern

52-Week Range$46.85▼

$63.99Dividend Yield1.63%

P/E Ratio27.06

Price Target$63.60

Tractor Supply Company NASDAQ: TSCO is a good buy-and-hold stock for 2026 because its well-run operation is growing profitably, sustaining cash flow growth, returning capital, and increasing shareholder distributions annually. This combination creates a powerful lever for shareholders—an irresistible force—that slowly pushes the share price higher over time. 

The takeaway is that the share price is trending higher, likely to continue in 2026 due to these factors, and could gain momentum if economic tailwinds begin to blow. The FOMC is on track to cut its base rate to 3.25% by June of next year, easing economic headwinds and freeing up capital throughout the system, which will be reflected in retail sector results. 

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Tractor Supply Q3 Results Affirm Growth Outlook and Capacity for Capital Returns
Tractor Supply Company had a solid Q3 with revenue growing 7.2% to set a record for the business. The only bad news is that revenue is aligned with the consensus, which, by itself, does not provide a catalyst for higher share prices. Other details, including the 3.9% comp store gain, improvement in ticket count and averages, compounded by the increasing store count, do. 

They indicate capacity for additional growth and operational quality, which will be compounded by store count growth in the subsequent fiscal year. Other internal data that reflects strength is the product mix, which includes strength in core, CUE (consumer, usable, edible), and seasonal merchandise. 

The margin news is another factor supporting the outlook for higher share prices. The company faced headwinds but maintained solid margins and outperformed the consensus. Operating income grew by 5.6%, net income by 7.4%, and adjusted earnings by 8.6%, aided by a reduction in share count. The reported 49-cent EPS is also nearly 200 basis points better than the consensus, suggesting the Q4 guidance is overly cautious. 

Tractor Supply’s guidance would not usually be a catalyst for a robust share price increase, as the range was narrowed to the low end of the prior targets. However, the market chose to focus on cash flow, balance sheet health, and the capacity for capital returns, and bought the price dip that initially formed.

The guidance forecasts growth and may be cautious, setting the business up to sustain its capital return and outperform in the upcoming quarter. Results from other retailers, including O’Reilly Automotive, were also solid in the comparable period, indicating consumers had momentum heading into the holiday shopping period. 

Tractor Supply Helps Investors Grow Value With Dividends and Buybacks
Tractor Supply Dividend PaymentsDividend Yield1.63%

Annual Dividend$0.92

Dividend Increase Track Record16 Years

Dividend Payout Ratio45.10%

Recent Dividend PaymentSep. 9

TSCO Dividend History

Tractor Supply Company's capital return is attractive, with dividends and buybacks annualizing at approximately 2.9% in Q3. The dividend yields 1.65% as of late October and is reliable at 45% of the earnings outlook. The company also increases the payout annually and is expected to do so again this year.

The buybacks are semi-aggressive, decreasing the share count by 1.1% year-over-year in the quarter, and offer investors notable leverage. The cash flow remains robust enough to support equity appreciation, reduce shares outstanding, and pay dividends. 

Analysis and institutions are on board with this capital return. MarketBeat’s analysts' data reveals that coverage increased in the past six months; coverage is solid with 22 analyst reports tracked; sentiment is firming; the bias is bullish; and the price target is rising.

The consensus in late October is near $62.50, sufficient for a fresh all-time high, while the trend points to the $70 level and a 27% share price increase. 

Tractor Supply Confirms Trends Following Q3 Release and Guidance Update
Tractor Supply Company’s price action was conspicuously bullish following the Q3 release and guidance update. The market opened with the indicated loss but quickly moved higher, reclaimed the loss, and then advanced by more than 5%.

The move created a large green candle moving up from prior support levels. It shows support at the cluster of moving averages and is supported by MACD and stochastic indicators, so it will likely continue higher in alignment with its trend.

The targets for initial resistance are near $59.75 and $62. Once cleared, a move to the $72 region should follow within the subsequent few quarters. 

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Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Litigation Partner Brandon Walker Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Jasper (JSPR) To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options

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NEW YORK, Oct. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

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Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized stockholder rights law firm, announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Jasper Therapeutics, Inc. (“Jasper” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:JSPR) in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California on behalf of all persons and entities who purchased or otherwise acquired Jasper securities between November 30, 2023 and July 3, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”).Investors have until November 18, 2025 to apply to the Court to be appointed as lead plaintiff in the lawsuit. Allegation Details:

The Complaint alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and misleading statements regarding the Company's business, operations, and compliance policies. Specifically, Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Jasper lacked the controls and procedures necessary to ensure that the third-party manufacturers on which it relied were manufacturing products in full accordance with cGMP regulations and otherwise suitable for use in clinical trials; (ii) the foregoing failure increased the risk that results of ongoing studies would be confounded, thereby negatively impacting the regulatory and commercial prospects of the Company's products, including briquilimab; (iii) the foregoing increased the likelihood of disruptive cost-reduction measures; (iv) accordingly, the Company's business and/or financial prospects, as well as briquilimab's clinical and/or commercial prospects, were overstated; and (v) as a result, Defendants' public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times. Next Steps:

If you purchased or otherwise acquired Jasper shares and suffered a loss, are a long-term stockholder, have information, would like to learn more about these claims, or have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact Brandon Walker or Marion Passmore by email at [email protected], telephone at (212) 355-4648, or by filling out this contact form. There is no cost or obligation to you. About Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C.:

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is a nationally recognized law firm with offices in New York, California, and South Carolina. The firm represents individual and institutional investors in commercial, securities, derivative, and other complex litigation in state and federal courts across the country. For more information about the firm, please visit www.bespc.com. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.

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SummaryGoldman Sachs S&P 500 Premium Income ETF earns a Strong Buy rating, while Neos S&P 500 High Income ETF is rated Buy.GPIX's dynamic covered call strategy offers greater upside capture and adaptability, but SPYI's active levers can still deliver competitive performance.Performance data shows GPIX outperformed early, but recent returns between GPIX and SPYI have been closely aligned, highlighting blurred structural differences.A combined portfolio of GPIX and SPYI is recommended for income investors, balancing performance across varying market conditions and reducing reliance on short-term trends. Viktoriia Yakovenko/iStock via Getty Images

I see a lot of articles written on the GPIX versus SPYI topic, and most end up favoring GPIX because of its more active and agile methodology that allows greater performance over the long haul. I

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Amazon is looking like one of the most attractive big tech stocks to invest in today for these five reasons.

One of the most prominent companies in the world today is Amazon (AMZN +1.43%). But when most people think of the tech giant, they think of its dominant e-commerce platform and the Prime subscription service that supports it.

However, Amazon is a veritable conglomerate, with myriad products and services in both the consumer and enterprise segments. For those who are thinking of buying its shares -- which look attractive, in this investor's opinion -- here are five key things to know.

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1. Two core businesses, with a third on the way
It can be easy to get overwhelmed by the breadth of Amazon's empire. Yet there's a good way for novice investors to simplify things: Amazon is essentially two businesses today... with a third on the way.

The two main businesses are e-commerce and Amazon Web Services.

Amazon was obviously the first-mover in building out a nationwide e-commerce logistics and delivery system, and has reinforced its massive lead by outspending would-be competitors and continuing to improve delivery times, variety, and dependability. Amazon's Prime subscription, which provides its loyal customers with free two-day delivery on most items, has been further augmented with perks including a leading video streaming service.

After spending massive sums to build its market share and delivery infrastructure, and booking losses for decades, Amazon is reaping the benefits. While first-party retail is a low-margin business, Amazon now generates increasing profit margins from its e-commerce segment. Profits primarily flow through services for third-party sellers, as well as advertising.

Today, third-party sellers make up 62% of Amazon's paid units, while advertising revenue has grown to more than $60 billion over the past 12 months, putting Amazon firmly in third place in the digital advertising market behind Alphabet and Meta Platforms.

Meanwhile, Amazon took a similar strategy to Amazon Web Services, spending huge amounts of money on fixed infrastructure, from which it's now reaping massive profits. AWS was also a first-mover in its space, and it's still the largest cloud computing platform in the world, with $116 billion in trailing 12-month revenue. Yet the platform is still growing fast at 18%. Notably, AWS is Amazon's largest profit center, with a whopping 36.8% operating margin over the past year.

While e-commerce and AWS are Amazon's two main businesses, Amazon is quite literally launching a third: satellite-based broadband service through what it has dubbed Project Kuiper. Amazon just launched its first commercial satellites in April, and management anticipates opening the service to customers before 2025 is out. Investors can look forward to this new business complementing the other two main pillars.

2. Amazon is about to become the largest revenue generator in the world
One fun fact about Amazon is that while it isn't the largest company in the world in terms of market cap, it's about to become the largest company in terms of revenue, surpassing Walmart (WMT 0.65%).

Amazon actually surpassed Walmart in terms of quarterly revenue in Q4 2024, though it currently still lags Walmart in terms of annualized revenue. Over the 12-month period that ended in June, Amazon generated $670 billion in revenue, while Walmart generated $693 billion. However, with Amazon growing revenue at a 13.3% rate last quarter versus Walmart's 4.8% growth rate, it seems as though Amazon will shortly overtake Walmart for the revenue crown.

Investors may worry that Amazon won't be able to keep growing at a rapid rate, considering how large it already is. 

But that fear may be unjustified in the case of Amazon, which more than perhaps any other company in the world is willing to reinvest and innovate new businesses and technologies at the expense of near-term profits. With that innovation engine, I'd expect Amazon to grow at a greater pace than the global economy for a long time to come.

3. Amazon's AI strategy could be a low-key winner
This summer, AI leader OpenAI grabbed numerous headlines with its announcements of massive partnerships for hundreds of billions of dollars in AI investments. But while OpenAI has been sucking a lot of the air out of the room publicity-wise, Amazon's AI investee and key customer Anthropic has been quietly going about its business, and could give OpenAI a run for its money.

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei just disclosed that his company has grown its annualized revenue run rate from $1 billion to $7 billion over just the past nine months. On the back of that hypergrowth, Anthropic just completed a fundraising round in the private market that valued it at $183 billion, triple its valuation from last year. While the exact size of Amazon's stake in Anthropic has not been made public, analysts estimate Amazon owns about 15% to 19% of it.

Whereas OpenAI is inking giant deals and appears to want to be all things to all people in AI, Anthropic and Amazon are pursuing a more practical strategy. Anthropic, for instance, is concentrating on the application with perhaps the most clear-cut benefit for AI today, and where it can make the most near-term revenue: software coding. Anthropic is currently seen as the dominant large language model provider for software coding, and its skyrocketing financials are a testament to its savvy market targeting.

Meanwhile, Anthropic's latest models are being trained and run not on Nvidia GPUs but rather on the Trainium and Inferentia chips that Amazon designed in-house. Amazon began its chip design services years ago, and its most recent chips are much less expensive to use than Nvidia's. Using Trainium and Inferentia chips gives Anthropic the benefit of lower-cost computing than its rivals, while Amazon brings in more profitable cloud computing revenue that doesn't require it to pay for even more high-margin Nvidia chips.

This pragmatic and vertically integrated AI strategy could be the one that ends up winning out over the more ambitious and expensive "all things to all people" pursuit of artificial general intelligence that OpenAI and others seem to be going for.

4. Amazon's valuation looks high, but actually isn't
Today, Amazon is valued at 33 times 2025 earnings estimates and 28.8 times 2026 earnings estimates.

That's not a demanding valuation for a leading technology company, but it's especially undemanding for a company like Amazon, which always reinvests lots of cash flow into new, innovative businesses.

Amazon has been growing its margins over the past year, with operating margin up from 5.6% to 7% in the North American e-commerce business, up from 0.5% to 3.4% in the International e-commerce business, and up from 33.4% to 36.8% in AWS.

Yet Amazon's business model is one of constant reinvestment -- for instance, in Project Kuiper. So while its current margin expansion has been exceptional, it stands to reason that if Amazon wanted to maximize margins, its profits would actually be significantly higher.

That makes Amazon actually much cheaper than the headline valuation numbers suggest.

5. CEO Andy Jassy isn't the founder, but has founder Jeff Bezos' management DNA
Finally, Amazon is led today by Andy Jassy, its CEO since founding CEO Jeff Bezos stepped back into the chairman role in July 2021.

While Jassy is no Bezos, he has been with Amazon since 1997 and was essentially Bezos' second-in-command for many years. Meanwhile, Bezos has said in recent interviews that he is still involved in Amazon's entrepreneurial ventures and has taken a strong interest in the company's AI efforts.

So investors should rest assured that Amazon has a younger CEO looking to make his mark following a much-lauded founder, sort of like Tim Cook did at Apple, but one who also has the same strategic and philosophical DNA as that founder.

That's a recipe for Amazon to continue delivering the type of success it has achieved for the last 30 years. In light of all that, the stock looks attractive today.

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WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces an investigation of potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Zions Bancorporation, N.A. (NASDAQ: ZION, ZIONP) resulting from allegations that Zions Bancorporation may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public.

SO WHAT: If you purchased Zions Bancorporation, N.A. securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. The Rosen Law Firm is preparing a class action seeking recovery of investor losses.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the prospective class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=46354 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.

WHAT IS THIS ABOUT: On October 15, 2025, Zions Bancorporation, N.A. announced that it would be taking a $50 million charge-off for a loan underwritten by its wholly-owned subsidiary, California Bank & Trust, in light of “apparent misrepresentations and contractual defaults by the Borrowers and Obligors and other irregularities with respect to the Loans and collateral.” Zions Bancorporation, N.A. further disclosed that it would be engaging counsel to coordinate an independent review of the matter.

On this news, Zions Bancorporation, N.A. common stock fell 13.14% on October 16, 2025.

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SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A new federal securities fraud class action lawsuit has been filed against LifeMD (NASDAQ: LFMD), alleging that the telehealth company and its executives provided investors with a misleading picture of its financial health and growth prospects. The suit, filed in in the Eastern District of New York, comes after a dramatic stock price decline in August following the company’s earnings report.

The firm urges investors in LifeMD who suffered significant losses to submit your losses now.

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LifeMD, Inc. (LFMD) Securities Class Action:

The lawsuit, captioned Johnston v. LifeMD, Inc., focuses on the period between May 7 and August 5, 2025. It alleges that LifeMD made false and misleading statements, particularly on May 6, 2025, when it reported its first-quarter results and raised its full-year revenue and adjusted EBITDA guidance. The complaint claims that the company’s optimistic outlook, which cited a “category-defining competitive moat” in virtual obesity care and strong performance from its RexMD brand, was false as it misleadingly failed to account for crucial business challenges.

The suit contends that LifeMD was experiencing rising customer acquisition costs in its RexMD segment and a higher-than-anticipated refund rate in its weight management business, issues that it did not disclose to investors at the time.

The alleged deception unraveled on August 5, 2025, when LifeMD announced its second-quarter results, missing revenue and earnings per share estimates and subsequently slashing its full-year guidance. During the earnings call, management cited "temporary elevated customer acquisition costs" for its RexMD business and issues with patient refunds for its weight management offerings. The following day, LifeMD's stock price plummeted by over 44%.

For investors who suffered substantial losses during this period, the lawsuit represents an opportunity to recover damages.

Hagens Berman’s Investigation

Hagens Berman, a national plaintiffs’ rights firm, is investigating these claims.

“We’re investigating whether LifeMD knew of but failed to disclose key operational problems,” said Reed Kathrein, the Hagens Berman partner leading the investigation.

If you invested in LifeMD and have substantial losses, or have knowledge that may assist the firm’s investigation, submit your losses now »

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SummaryCompaniesExxon sues California citing First Amendment rightsCalifornia laws require emissions and climate risk disclosures from large companiesExxon claims California's laws mislead and counteract voluntary reportingOct 25 (Reuters) - Exxon Mobil

(XOM.N), opens new tab sued California on Friday, challenging two state laws that require large companies to publicly disclose their greenhouse gas emissions and climate-related financial risks.

In a complaint filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California, Exxon argued that Senate Bills 253 and 261 violate its First Amendment rights by compelling Exxon to "serve as a mouthpiece for ideas with which it disagrees," and asked the court to block the state of California from enforcing the laws.

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Exxon said the laws force it to adopt California’s preferred frameworks for climate reporting, which it views as misleading and counterproductive. The oil giant said it already reports emissions and climate risks voluntarily, and objects to California's frameworks.

Democrat-ruled California has long had some of the strictest environmental rules in areas like vehicle fuel efficiency standards and planning policy, after passing a climate change law in 2006.

California passed two laws in 2023 that would require companies to publicly report their greenhouse gas emissions and climate-related financial risks.

The California laws were supported by several big companies including Apple, Ikea and Microsoft, but opposed by several major groups such as the American Farm Bureau Federation and Chamber of Commerce, which called them "onerous."

SB 253 requires public and private companies that are active in the state and generate revenue of more than $1 billion annually to publish an extensive account of their carbon emissions starting in 2026. The law requires the disclosure of both the companies' own emissions and indirect emissions by their suppliers and customers.

SB 261 requires companies that operate in the state with over $500 million in revenue to disclose climate-related financial risks and strategies to mitigate risk. Exxon also argued that SB 261 conflicts with existing federal securities laws, which already regulate what publicly traded companies must disclose regarding financial and environmental risks.

The California Department of Justice and the California Air Resources Board did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

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Tether’s profit projection for 2025 reaches $15 billion.Plans for increased regulatory engagement in the U.S.Potential impact on stablecoin market and USDT liquidity.
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino disclosed to Bloomberg that Tether anticipates achieving a $15 billion profit in 2025 with a 99% profit margin.

The potential profit highlights Tether’s robust financial strategy and could influence stablecoin market dynamics, affecting cryptocurrencies relying on USDT’s liquidity.

Tether’s $15 Billion Profit Target Sets Industry Buzz
In a statement on Bloomberg, Paolo Ardoino unveiled Tether’s projected $15 billion profit for 2025, highlighting significant stability and growth. The profit margin could notably reach 99%, indicating a robust business model supported by asset-backed stablecoin issuance. As Ardoino put it, “Tether expects to achieve a profit of $15 billion in 2025 with margins up to 99%” [5].

The declared profit and margin spotlight an evolving business model, emphasizing investment returns and solid asset backing. Ardoino also confirmed Tether is actively advancing its regulatory engagements in the United States.

Market observers note the expected profitability wave could stimulate increased confidence in stablecoins. As per CEO Ardoino, while Tether’s regulatory conversations are a priority, the firm has no interest in going public, suggesting a different strategic trajectory.

Regulatory Moves and Market Dynamics for Tether and USDT
Did you know? Tether’s engagement with the U.S. regulatory landscape aligns with historical precedents where stablecoin regulations, such as Europe’s MiCA, brought increased oversight and reporting consistency to the market.

According to CoinMarketCap, Tether’s circulating supply is approximately 182.89 billion, maintaining a $1.00 peg with a market cap around $182.91 billion. The 24-hour trading volume evidences volatility, having decreased by 41.15%. USDT remains central in global liquidity usage, crucial for major trading pairs and DeFi.

Tether USDt(USDT), daily chart, screenshot on CoinMarketCap at 17:30 UTC on October 25, 2025. Source: CoinMarketCap

The Coincu research team observes that Tether’s transparency push might yield greater institutional trust. Clear regulatory frameworks could solidify USDT’s status in the market, possibly enhancing its role in trading ecosystems reliant on stablecoin liquidity.

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

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Now could be the time to buy XRP at a steep discount.

For much of the year, XRP (XRP +4.94%) has been one of the top-performing major cryptocurrencies. In July, XRP hit a 52-week high of $3.65, and it looked like it was ready to soar in value in the second half of 2025.

But alas, the past 90 days have turned the narrative about XRP upside down. XRP now trades for just $2.40, a decline of 34%. Moreover, XRP has badly underperformed both Bitcoin and Ethereum over the past 90 days.

The good news is that there are three key catalysts that could push XRP higher in the final months of 2025. Let's take a closer look.

New spot XRP ETFs
The first catalyst is the imminent launch of new spot XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Several investment firms -- including Grayscale, Bitwise, and WisdomTree -- have applications pending with the SEC. These were supposed to be approved in mid-October.

However, the federal government shutdown has now disrupted this review process, and that could be one reason why investors have soured on XRP. These spot ETFs were supposed to result in a huge influx of new money surging into XRP, sending the price of the cryptocurrency higher. With the approvals now on hold, that influx of new money is now also on hold.

When the new spot Bitcoin ETFs launched last January, Bitcoin saw a huge spike in price. So investors were expecting the same phenomenon to happen with XRP as well. While XRP does not have nearly the same appeal for investors as Bitcoin, it is arguably one of only a handful of altcoins that has interest from both retail and institutional investors.

The emergence of new XRP treasury companies
At the same time, the past six months have seen the creation of new digital asset treasury companies that do nothing except buy and hoard XRP. The first example was VivoPower International, which announced plans at the end of May to raise $121 million to acquire XRP. Other companies have raised tens of millions of dollars, all with the intent of buying XRP for their balance sheet.

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Theoretically, all of this buying should help to push up the price of XRP. This has been the case with Bitcoin and Ethereum treasury companies, and should be the case with XRP treasury companies as well. Think of these digital asset treasury companies as a new source of constant demand for XRP.

That's why I'm excited about the recent launch of Evernorth, a new publicly traded company that will primarily act as a vehicle for buying and hoarding XRP. It is backed by Ripple, the company behind the XRP token, as well as Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen. All told, Evernorth has $1 billion in new commitments from outside investors to buy XRP.

Possible XRP integration with bank payment networks
Finally, there's the much-discussed possibility that the XRP blockchain payment network could one day be integrated into the SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication) network for international bank transfers and cross-border payments.

At a company event in June, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse suggested that XRP might account for 14% of global SWIFT transaction volume within the next five years. Given that trillions of dollars flow through SWIFT every year, that's a big chunk of change. That would create another source of new demand for the XRP token, sending its price higher.

The only caveat here is that SWIFT appears to be hedging its bets on the future of blockchain technology, and has said specifically that XRP is not the only blockchain payment network under consideration. There's also growing debate over whether stablecoins, which are typically pegged 1:1 to the U.S. dollar, might be a better way to implement cross-border payments than altcoins (which can fluctuate wildly in value).

How high can XRP go this year?
In April, Standard Chartered predicted that XRP might hit a price of $5.50 by the end of 2025. That now looks like wishful thinking. However, online prediction markets are still giving XRP a 31% chance of hitting $3.75 this year.

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SOL Now on Fidelity’s Retail Platform as Price Tests $195 While $188 Support Draws FocusSOL lands on Fidelity's retail trading platform, Gemini launches the Solana edition of its credit card, and $188 emerges as the key support level to watch.Updated Oct 25, 2025, 6:30 p.m. Published Oct 25, 2025, 6:27 p.m.

Solana SOL$193.20 traded around $191.95 at 15:45 UTC on Oct. 25, after a push toward $195 faded, with traders watching whether the market can hold the high-$180s and convert $192–$195 into a base.

Highlights of the week's Solana newsEarlier today, crypto nalyst Ali Martinez called $188 Solana’s most critical support and shared a Glassnode “realized price distribution” chart — a histogram of where large amounts of SOL last changed hands.

Glassnode Chart for Solana (SOL) Showing UTXO Realized Price Distribution (Glassnode)

Because a big supply cluster sits near $188, many holders are close to break-even there; such zones often act like floors (holding above them tends to reduce selling, while breaks can invite more supply).

On Oct. 23, Fidelity has added SOL for U.S. brokerage customers, broadening access alongside bitcoin BTC$111,485.51, ether ETH$3,942.96, and LTC$96.42. Access changes don’t decide the day’s tape, but they expand the potential buyer funnel.

On Oct. 20, Gemini announced a Solana edition of the Gemini Credit Card, which was launched in 2023.

The Solana-branded design provides up to 4% back in SOL on gas, EV charging, and rideshare up to a monthly cap, 3% on dining, 2% on groceries and 1% on other purchases, with select merchant offers that can reach 10 percent.

The Gemini Credit Card has no annual fee, no fee to receive crypto rewards and no foreign transaction fees. Gemini is also introducing an option to auto-stake Solana rewards directly; staking APRs can change and are not guaranteed.

Session overview CoinDesk Research’s technical analysis data model shows SOL edged higher over the prior 24-hour session, traveling about $5.24 ( around 2.7%), with buyers defending $189.25 and sellers showing up near $195. The model’s map: primary support $189.25, secondary $186, and resistance clustered around $195.49, with a nearer intraday shelf near $192.50.

Volume and intraday contextThe largest burst hit 09:00 UTC, when volume rose to 786,000 — about 47% above the 24-hour average (534,000) — as price rejected the $195.16 area and slipped into the $192s.

On the 60-minute view, SOL fell from $193.73 to $192.53, with spikes at 14:10 UTC (around 39.9K) and 14:14 UTC (around 41.1K) helping push through $192.50 and set fresh hourly lows. In plain English: $195 behaved like a cap; $192.50 briefly gave way before stabilizing.

What to watch nextUpside: If SOL closes above $195 (UTC) and holds it, the next area to target is $200–$208.Downside: If SOL falls below $192.50 and stays there, a retest of $189.25 is likely, with $186 next; losing the $189–$188 zone would put $183 in view.CoinDesk 5 Index snapshot (UTC)Over the same window, the CoinDesk 5 Index rose from 1,929.11 to 1,958.10 (about +1.5%), holding above 1,950 after a morning push.

Latest 24-hour and one-month chart read As of 15:45–15:46 on Oct. 25, SOL was $191.95 (+0.53% over the period). On the 24-hour chart, $191–$192 acted as an intraday buy zone while $195 capped rebounds.

24-Hour SOL-USD Price Chart (CoinDesk Data)

On the one-month chart, SOL has rebounded from mid-October’s low near $175 but remains below early-October highs around $236, keeping focus on reclaiming $200–$208 and then retesting the early-month peak.

One-Month SOL-USD Price Chart (CoinDesk Data)

Disclaimer: 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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Elon Musk’s space exploration company, SpaceX, shifted $133.7 million worth of Bitcoin (BTC) on Friday, marking the second major transaction in less than a week, according to data from blockchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence. Specifically, the firm moved approximately 1,215 Bitcoin to new wallet addresses.

“SpaceX just moved funds totaling $133.7 million,” Arkham wrote in a post on X. “They transferred 300 BTC ($33M) and 915 BTC ($100.7) to new wallets.”

This abrupt transfer has sparked concerns about whether the Hawthorne, California-based company is reorganizing its BTC stash, preparing for institutional custody, or planning to sell some of its holdings.

As ZyCrypto reported on Tuesday, SpaceX moved $269 million worth of Bitcoin, the first major transfer since July, when it consolidated some of its holdings. But unlike the Tuesday transfers earlier in the week, the new addresses are not currently tagged as SpaceX addresses.

According to Arkham, the aerospace firm still holds roughly 6,970 BTC, valued at over $770 million at current market prices. Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency by market value, is up a paltry 0.9% on the day, trading hands for $111,360 — about 11.7% off its all-time high of $126,080.

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Back in 2022, SpaceX held as much as 25,000 BTC, but that figure reduced dramatically to 8,285 BTC in June of the same year, likely spooked by the Terra/LUNA ecosystem blow-up and subsequent bear market. The Elon Musk-led company has not bought or sold any Bitcoin since.

Another of Musk’s companies, Tesla, also holds a considerable Bitcoin stockpile. The electric vehicle manufacturer currently holds 11,509 BTC, worth around $1.28 billion, according to data tracked by Bitcoin Treasuries, and is the 11th-largest public holder of the top asset.

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Key Takeaways 
What supports Bitcoin’s potential path to $150,000?
 The VCDD and SOPR metrics show strong support and resistance zones that could guide upward momentum.

Is Bitcoin’s traditional market cycle changing?
Institutional adoption may be extending cycle durations, suggesting the bull run could still be ahead.

Bitcoin [BTC] experienced a turbulent October so far, oscillating between new highs and notable lows. However, this volatility doesn’t necessarily signal the start of a bear market.

Data points to renewed interest building in the market, and in fact, Bitcoin could surpass “cycle” expectations in the days ahead.

The path toward $150,000
Bitcoin’s path to $150,000 remains plausible, based on the relationship between Value Coin-Days Destroyed (VCDD) and the Spent Output Profit Ratio (SOPR), which fluctuates within defined zones.

This metric involves four key zones, but two are central to this analysis: Gamma + Epsilon—the long-term holder (LTH) threshold; Delta + Epsilon—the short-term holder (STH) threshold.

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The LTH level currently lies around $147,937, serving as a resistance zone where upward momentum often meets a bearish correction. Meanwhile, the STH level around $92,902 acts as a key support range, historically triggering price surges whenever tested.

Throughout this cycle, Bitcoin has oscillated between these two levels. Recently, the price has trended toward the STH support region.

A strong reaction from this level could push Bitcoin toward the higher LTH threshold as renewed capital flows into the market. However, a break below the short-term threshold could trigger another price decline before any recovery.

What tendency is likely to hold?
AMBCrypto analyzed key market signals to assess Bitcoin’s potential movement if it revisits the STH level.

The Binary CDD (Coin Days Destroyed) metric suggests a mild bearish outlook as some large holders move their coins—potentially for sale.

The CDD reading of 1 indicates that these investors have recently transferred their tokens, hinting at short-term selling activity.

Source: CryptoQuant

However, analysis of the Net Realized Profit/Loss metric shows that the recent sell-offs were far from capitulation levels.

Blockchain analytics firm Swissblock confirmed the fading selling pressure, noting:

“The upcoming inflation data could ignite short-term volatility, yet selling pressure typically eases once the data is digested.”

Is Bitcoin’s traditional cycle ending?
Recent data indicates that Bitcoin’s traditional four-year cycle could be nearing an end. The Efficient Market Hypothesis suggests that institutional adoption has reshaped Bitcoin’s cyclic behavior as it evolves into a global asset.

The market analyst known by the pseudonym Arc Physicist explained:

“If Bitcoin is indeed evolving into a global asset, we might expect cycles to extend in duration. The higher support level [the LTH threshold] holding firm thus far may indicate that the true bull run has yet to begin.”

For now, with selling pressure cooling and no signs of market capitulation, a potential rally for Bitcoin still appears likely.

Key Points:

Main event: China Poly Group denies involvement with Hong Kong stablecoin, distancing from similar entities.Concise takeaway: No Poly Group affiliation with related Hong Kong firms.Additional critical impact: No immediate impact on major cryptocurrencies like ETH or BTC.
China Poly Group officially denied any involvement in Hong Kong stablecoin activities, distancing itself from similarly named firms on October 25, 2025, reported by Sina Finance.

The statement aims to prevent market confusion and potential fraud, underscoring firm regulatory oversight without affecting major cryptocurrency markets.

Poly Group’s Definitive Denial of Hong Kong Ties
China Poly Group addressed online rumors about its involvement in Hong Kong stablecoin activities, which were found to be unfounded. The group clarified that subsidiaries, including Poly Digital, have no connection, urging vigilance.

This clarification aims to prevent confusion and protect potential investors from unauthorized practices. The group highlighted its lack of any investment, cooperation, or relationship with alleged entities.

Poly Group reminds all sectors of society to remain vigilant, to carefully discern information, and to conduct investment cooperation cautiously. If any illegal activities are discovered, please report to the public security authorities as soon as possible. – China Poly Group, Official Statement, Poly Group
Cryptocurrency Market Stays Calm Amid Clarification
Did you know? Similar denials by conglomerates in the past have occasionally led to law enforcement actions. Yet, the current situation with Poly Group has not resulted in any direct market consequences.

Market reactions have been muted with no significant shifts in major cryptocurrency prices, highlighting market stability. Regulatory bodies like the HKMA stressed no licensing of these activities, reinforcing caution.

Ethereum(ETH), daily chart, screenshot on CoinMarketCap at 16:00 UTC on October 25, 2025. Source: CoinMarketCap

Experts indicate that regulatory clarity from authorities like the HKMA discourages unlicensed activities. The research highlights the importance of transparency in fostering market confidence and reducing fraud risks.

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