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The market is sleeping on these stocks, but you don't have to.

Equity markets are said to be forward looking. However, sometimes they fail to look far enough into the future by reacting too harshly to the challenges some companies face in the present. The good news is that this often creates opportunities for astute investors to pick up shares of great companies with excellent prospects on the dip.

And that's precisely what we have with Novo Nordisk (NVO 1.59%) and Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX -1.40%), two leading drugmakers that have significantly lagged the market this year.

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1. Novo Nordisk
After a major slide this year due to worse-than-expected financial results and clinical setbacks, Denmark-based pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk is starting to look like a steal. Here are two reasons why.

First, although the company's earnings haven't quite met Wall Street's expectations, they remain highly competitive when compared to those of similarly sized peers. Novo Nordisk's revenue for the first six months of the year grew by 16% year over year to 154.9 billion Danish kroner ($24.3 billion). The company's earnings per share (EPS) jumped by 23% year over year to 12.49 DKK ($2).

Large drugmakers tend to be happy with top-line growth in the high single-digit percentages -- and Novo Nordisk is well above that level. While the market may have expected even more, given its rich valuation, the correction has now made Novo Nordisk's shares attractive relative to their growth potential. Novo Nordisk is trading at 13.3 times forward earnings, below the 16.4 average for the healthcare industry.

Second, Novo Nordisk should maintain that momentum for the foreseeable future and possibly even accelerate revenue growth. The company's next-gen diabetes and weight management medicines should help on that front. These include CagriSema which, despite slightly disappointing phase 3 results, still looks like a highly promising prospect.

Novo Nordisk is working on newer products, including oral and subcutaneous versions of Amycretin, a medicine that mimics the action of two gut hormones: The famous GLP-1 and amylin, both of which help regulate blood sugar and satiety. The dual agonist approach has proved incredibly effective with Eli Lilly's Zepbound. Novo Nordisk is hoping to score a hit in that department with Amycretin, whose early-stage clinical trials were a resounding success.

Amycretin, CagriSema, and others should eventually improve Novo Nordisk's pipeline, and that's before considering the label expansions the company recently earned, which could add billions in sales to its existing products. Rybelsus earned approval for reducing the risk of cardiovascular events, such as heart attacks and strokes, while Wegovy earned the green light for treating metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH).

Oral Wegovy is also racing toward approval for obesity, which could make it the first oral GLP-1 approved in weight management. In short, Novo Nordisk's lineup is strong, and its pipeline is as well. The company is fairly valued while awaiting potential progress that could send its stock price up. Now is a great time to invest in the stock.

2. Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Vertex Pharmaceuticals faced some clinical setbacks this year. The company had to abandon the development of a medicine for type 1 diabetes (T1D), while another therapy in development for acute pain failed a phase 2 study. The biotech company also encountered issues in Russia where it had to deal with illegal copies of some of its drugs, which reduced its revenue.

But even with these troubles, Vertex Pharmaceuticals looks attractive. The company's financial results are still strong. Second-quarter revenue climbed by 12% year over year to $2.96 billion. Vertex continues to rely on its monopoly on the market for therapies that treat a rare lung disease called cystic fibrosis (CF).

Due to its dominant position, Vertex Pharmaceuticals has significant pricing power for medicines that patients typically need to take indefinitely. The company still has room to grow in this niche despite the modest number of CF patients worldwide.

Furthermore, despite recent setbacks with the pipeline, there are also things to look forward to ahead. The company is on track to submit applications for regulatory approval of three new medicines within the next 12 months. There is zimislecl for T1D, povetacicept for IgA nephropathy, and inaxaplin for APOL1-mediated kidney disease.

True, whether Vertex proceeds with regulatory applications will depend on the clinical trial results, but things look very promising so far. For instance, zimislecel has restored the ability of most patients to make their own insulin, something that people with T1D normally cannot do.

Meanwhile, recent approvals will also help the company improve its already strong financial results. Journavx for acute pain earned the green light earlier this year and has already been widely adopted by third-party payers. Casgevy for transfusion-dependent beta-thalassemia and sickle cell disease has been on the market for about two years. Eventually, the gene-editing medicine should make an impact on Vertex's revenue.

The biotech has a lot to look forward to, and even with a forward price-to-earnings (P/E) of 19.7, my view is that Vertex is worth a hefty premium, given its monopoly in CF, multiple new approvals, and a rich late-stage pipeline that should yield even more brand-new products within two years.

Prosper Junior Bakiny has positions in Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk, and Vertex Pharmaceuticals. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Vertex Pharmaceuticals. The Motley Fool recommends Novo Nordisk. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

Data center capacity is the most undervalued asset in the artificial intelligence (AI) market.

Applied Digital (APLD 0.21%) is a leading designer and builder of data centers that has seen its stock rocket around 250% year to date at the time of writing. It's normal to look at a monster run like that and believe you missed the boat, but there's one reason investors should look at the stock's climb as a signal to get on board.

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Applied Digital stock is a bargain
The stock jumped in early June when Applied Digital announced a deal to provide 250 megawatts worth of data center capacity for leading artificial intelligence (AI) hyperscaler CoreWeave. This will generate about $7 billion in revenue for the company over a 15-year term.

This is just the beginning. Microsoft just recently signed a multibillion-dollar deal with Nebius for more data center capacity. Applied Digital will get its share of deals.

The problem for hyperscalers like CoreWeave and Microsoft isn't getting access to chips but getting access to data centers. Data center capacity could be in limited supply down the road because of power shortages. Applied Digital has secured power sources for its data centers, which is becoming a valuable commodity. Management revealed on its last earnings call that it had completed diligence and onboarding with two more investment-grade hyperscalers in North America. It just broke ground on building a new $3 billion data center campus in North Dakota.

CEO Wes Cummins believes the company can achieve $1 billion in operating profit in the next three to five years. This is why it's not too late to buy the stock. Applied Digital's current market cap is just $7 billion, implying a cheap multiple on the company's future profit potential.

John Ballard has positions in Applied Digital. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Microsoft. The Motley Fool recommends Nebius Group and recommends the following options: long January 2026 $395 calls on Microsoft and short January 2026 $405 calls on Microsoft. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

Costco might be a great business, but that doesn't mean investors should buy the stock mindlessly, at least not without understanding these risks.

Costco Wholesale (COST -0.10%) has a reputation that most companies would envy. Loyal members, steady traffic, and a culture of value have made it one of the most reliable compounders in the retail industry. Investors love the story, and the market knows it: Costco stock trades near all-time highs and commands a valuation premium over nearly every competitor.

But no stock is risk-free, even one as consistent as Costco. While the company's strengths are real, investors should also consider the risks associated with paying a premium for such a beloved business. Here are three worth watching before hitting the buy button.

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1. Dependence on membership income
Membership fees are Costco's secret weapon. In fiscal 2025, the company generated $5.3 billion in revenue, accounting for the majority of its net income. Renewal rates run at about 90% worldwide and 92% in the U.S. and Canada -- about as sticky as it gets in retail.

The risk is that this loyalty may be approaching saturation, at least in the U.S. With two-thirds of Costco's warehouses located domestically, the company has limited room left for rapid membership growth in its core market. Instead, much of the growth story depends on expanding internationally and increasing penetration in newer markets.

So far, that strategy looks promising. Renewal rates in overseas countries are already climbing toward North American levels, and early store openings in countries like China have been successful. However, international expansion has yet to prove itself on a full scale. If renewal rates falter abroad or membership growth slows overall, the very engine that powers Costco's flywheel could weaken. For a company built on recurring fees, that's an important area to watch.

2. Expansion comes with execution risk
International growth is Costco's biggest growth lever. The company currently operates 914 warehouses worldwide, with a handful located in major markets such as China and Europe. Each new opening adds not just sales but also recurring membership income that compounds over time.

But expanding globally isn't as simple as replicating the U.S. playbook. Retail is notoriously difficult to scale across borders -- consumer preferences vary, competition is entrenched, and supply chains are complex. Costco's business model has clear appeal, but adapting it to different markets requires careful execution.

Particularly in a country like China, one of the most significant market potentials for Costco, competition is intense with multiple players, such as Alibaba, Pinduoduo, and JD.com, all working hard to grab and retain consumer mindshare. For Costco to compete effectively against these local incumbents requires plenty of hard work (and luck).

The same applies to e-commerce and ancillary services. Costco has been gradually expanding its digital channels and offerings, including gas stations, travel services, and optical centers. Each adds value, but each also demands consistent execution to maintain the trust and loyalty that define the brand. Missteps here could dilute Costco's advantage instead of reinforcing it.

3. Valuation leaves little margin for error
Finally, there's the matter of price. Shares currently trade at a price-to-earnings ratio of more than 50 times earnings, compared to Walmart's roughly 39 times trailing-12-month earnings. While Costco's own 10-year average PE ratio stands at 38, investors today are paying almost twice as much for every dollar of Costco's earnings as they did a decade ago.

That multiple assumes near-flawless execution. If growth slows or consumer demand weakens, the stock could face multiple compressions even if the underlying business remains strong. For short-term investors, that's a recipe for disappointment.

The long-term picture, of course, is different. Costco has looked expensive for years, yet it still rewarded patient shareholders -- the stock has more than doubled in the past five years. However, investors must accept that at these levels, volatility is an inherent part of the deal. Paying up for quality can work, but it comes with thinner protection if the market turns.

What it means for investors
Costco isn't your average retailer. Its subscription-like model, high renewal rates, and disciplined pricing give it a moat that few competitors can match.

It's crucial to remember that there's no such thing as a risk-free stock investment. Costco's dependence on membership growth, the challenges of scaling globally, and its lofty valuation are all risks that investors should weigh before buying shares today.

For patient, long-term investors, these risks may be acceptable trade-offs for owning one of the most durable compounding machines in retail. But for anyone considering Costco stock now, it's worth going in with eyes wide open.

The margin of error is just too small.

Lawrence Nga has positions in Alibaba Group and PDD Holdings. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Costco Wholesale and Walmart. The Motley Fool recommends Alibaba Group and JD.com. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

CEDAR PARK, Texas, Oct. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Firefly Aerospace (Nasdaq: FLY), a market leading space and defense technology company, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire SciTec, Inc., a leader in advanced national security technologies, for approximately $855 million through a combination of $300 million in cash and $555 million in Firefly shares issued to SciTec owners at a price of $50 per share.

“The acquisition of SciTec enhances our ability to support a growing number of defense missions and provides us with a significant operational advantage,” said Jason Kim, CEO of Firefly Aerospace. “SciTec’s mission-proven software and big data processing capabilities provide warfighters with rapid, accurate information to enable informed decisions that protect our homeland from emerging threats. These capabilities significantly enhance our ability to deliver integrated, software-defined solutions for critical national security imperatives, particularly Golden Dome. We are excited to welcome the SciTec team to the Firefly family and look forward to working together to continue to deliver leading edge solutions to advance our country’s strategic advantage in space.”

The acquisition will advance Firefly’s comprehensive space services by adding mission-proven defense software analytics, remote sensing, and multi-phenomenology data expertise. SciTec’s core capabilities – which include missile warning, tracking and defense, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, space domain awareness, and autonomous command and control – will supplement Firefly’s launch, lunar, and in-space services. SciTec further adds ground and onboard data processing as well as AI-enabled systems designed for low latency operations to support advanced threat tracking and response across multiple domains.

SciTec generated revenues of approximately $164 million for the twelve-month period ending June 30, 2025, driven by robust contracts supporting the intelligence community, defense and national security agencies, and commercial customers. Earlier this year, SciTec was awarded a $259 million contract by the U.S. Space Force to further enhance the Future Operational Resilient Ground Evolution (FORGE) framework. SciTec is delivering a scalable, cyber-secure ground processing capability to strengthen the Space Force’s missile warning and tracking mission and accelerate threat-responsive solutions for warfighters.

“We believe Firefly is the best home for our business and people,” said Jim Lisowski, CEO SciTec. “In addition to the strong strategic fit, our cultures are similar. Both teams are empowered, rapid innovators who are passionate about our critical missions and willing to take on near impossible tasks to ensure we protect our country from future threats. We share a unique focus on providing differentiated, leading-edge solutions to our customers.”

SciTec is headquartered in Princeton, N.J., and maintains five additional facilities strategically positioned near key space and defense customers.

The acquisition is expected to close by year end 2025, subject to regulatory approvals and customary conditions. Once finalized, SciTec will be operated as a Firefly subsidiary under its current business model led by Jim Lisowski, current CEO of SciTec, who will report to Firefly’s CEO Jason Kim.

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC is serving as exclusive financial advisor and Kirkland & Ellis LLP is serving as legal advisor to Firefly. Baird is serving as exclusive financial advisor and Cooley LLP is serving as legal advisor to SciTec.

Conference Call
Firefly will hold a conference call on October 5 at 4:00 p.m. CT / 5:00 p.m. ET to discuss the transaction. A live webcast of the call and a replay will be available in the Investors section of the Firefly’s website at https://investors.fireflyspace.com.

About Firefly Aerospace
Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company that enables government and commercial customers to launch, land, and operate in space – anywhere, anytime. As the partner of choice for responsive space missions, Firefly is the only commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with approximately 24-hour notice. Firefly is also the only company to achieve a fully successful landing on the Moon. Established in 2017, Firefly’s engineering, manufacturing, and test facilities are co-located in central Texas to enable rapid innovation. The company’s small- to medium-lift launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles are built with common flight-proven technologies to enable speed, reliability, and cost efficiencies for each mission from low Earth orbit to the Moon and beyond. For more information, visit www.fireflyspace.com.

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BNB's price has continued its bullish ascent, breaking above the $1,050 barrier. Binance Coin price analysis by Coinidol.com.

BNB price long-term prediction: bullish

The bullish momentum extended to a high of $1,192 before being repelled. Buyers were unable to sustain the bullish momentum above $1,200, and the price retraced, closing above the 21-day SMA support. BNB has been trading above the $1,150 support but below the $1,200 high for the past 48 hours, maintaining its bullish trend. If the current barrier is broken, BNB is expected to rise further to $1,300. Today, BNB price is at $1,182.

Technical indicators:  

Key Resistance Levels – $1,000, $1,050, $1,200

Key Support Levels – $900, $850, $800

BNB indicator reading

The BNB price is in a steady upward trend. On both charts, the 21-day and 50-day SMAs are sloping upwards, indicating a bullish trend. The 21-day SMA has crossed above the 50-day SMA, confirming the bullish outlook. The 21-day SMA serves as the support level from which the altcoin bounces and resumes its upward movement.

BNB/USD price daily chart - October, 5, 2025

What is the next direction for BNB/USD?

BNB has continued to rise but has stalled below the $1,200 mark. The cryptocurrency is trading above $1,150 but below the $1,200 high. The altcoin is attempting to break through the $1,200 threshold. A break above the current high will allow the altcoin to continue its positive trend.

BNB/USD 4-hours chart - October, 5, 2025

Disclaimer. This analysis and forecast are the personal opinions of the author. The data provided is collected by the author and is not sponsored by any company or token developer. This is not a recommendation to buy or sell cryptocurrency and should not be viewed as an endorsement by Coinidol.com. Readers should do their research before investing in funds.

DOGE's market cap reached almost $40 billion.

The largest meme coin in terms of market capitalization has registered a 15% price increase over the past week and is among the top-performing cryptocurrencies within that period.

The recent whale accumulation signals that the rally may be far from over, with the potential for even more substantial gains ahead.

Loading up on Coins
According to popular X analyst Ali Martinez, Dogecoin whales (wallets holding between one and ten million DOGE) have snapped up over 30 million coins in just 24 hours. The stash, valued at nearly $8 million, pushes their total holdings to almost 11 billion DOGE, or about 7% of the token’s circulating supply.

This effort reflects strong conviction among these market participants, which could, in turn, inspire smaller investors to follow their lead. Moreover, it reduces the amount of DOGE available on the open market, and basic economic principles suggest that prices could climb further if demand remains steady or heads north.

As of this writing, the meme coin trades at roughly $0.26, with numerous analysts envisioning further gains. X user Trader Tardigrade spotted the formation of a “cup and handle” pattern on the price chart, arguing it could lead to an ascent to $0.30.

Another with the moniker Clifton Fx is even more bullish, predicting that DOGE might be on the verge of a 200% – 300% pump to as high as $0.74. Those willing to explore additional price forecasts can take a look at our dedicated article here.

DOGE Solidifies Its Leadership
Following the latest price increase, Dogecoin’s market cap has reached almost $40 billion, representing approximately 50% of the total capitalization of the entire meme coin sector.

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Its dominance against its competitors in the niche continues to rise, and now that gap to the second-largest Shiba Inu (SHIB) is more than $32 billion.

Pepe (PEPE) is third with a market capitalization of around $4.2 billion, while Meme Core (M), Pump.fun (PUMP), and Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) follow next.

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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has recalled that one could buy 1,309 BTC for exactly $1 roughly 16 years ago. 

"The people crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do," Armstrong said. 

Bitcoin's earliest price was purely theoretical since it was calculated by a developer named NewLibertyStandard based on the cost of electricity that was required for mining a single token. 

The formula used by the developer included the average annual electricity consumption of a high-end CPU computer, the average residential electricity cost in the US, as well as the number of coins generated by the computer in a month. 

The valuation was a reference point for the community when Bitcoin still had no market price. In fact, the very first real-world transaction involving the original cryptocurrency took place only the next year. 

Bitcoin to $1 million As reported by U.Today, Armstrong is now predicting that the leading cryptocurrency could reach $1 million by the end of the decade. He has cited growing regulatory clarity as one of the key reasons behind his bullishness. 

Ethereum trades at $4,523, holding $4,500 support as bullish momentum builds toward a potential retest of its $4,956 all-time high.Nearly 97% of ETH holders are in profit, but limited selling pressure and a bullish MACD crossover suggest continued upward strength.A breakout above $4,775 could push ETH beyond $5,000, while losing $4,500 risks a correction toward $4,222 and short-term weakness.Ethereum (ETH) has continued its strong upward momentum, climbing beyond $4,500 in recent sessions and approaching a new all-time high. 

The second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization is showing signs of renewed investor optimism. However, whether it can surpass $5,000 will depend on maintaining key technical and psychological levels.

Ethereum Holders May Not SellCurrently, about 97% of Ethereum addresses are in profit. Historically, when this percentage crosses the 95% mark, it signals a potential market top as investors begin realizing gains. In past cycles, this level often preceded short-term reversals as traders moved to secure profits.

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However, Ethereum’s resilience amid these signals suggests a shift in investor behavior. Despite briefly entering the “profit saturation zone,” ETH managed to maintain its uptrend, which was supported by strong market-wide bullishness. This indicates that even though many holders are in profit, selling pressure may be limited, allowing the cryptocurrency to sustain its momentum in the near term.

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Ethereum Supply In Profit. Source: GlassnodeEthereum’s macro outlook remains optimistic. The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) indicator recently registered a bullish crossover, signaling strengthening upward momentum. This shift marks a transition from consolidation to a potential breakout phase, often associated with extended price rallies.

Additionally, the indicator’s histogram continues to expand positively, reinforcing the view that bullish momentum is building. If this trajectory persists, Ethereum could see renewed inflows from traders and institutional investors, further propelling its climb. Maintaining momentum above $4,500 will be essential to secure confidence across the market.

Ethereum MACD. Source: TradingViewETH Price Needs A BounceEthereum’s price stands at $4,523, testing the $4,500 level as new support. This level must hold for ETH to advance toward the next key resistance at $4,775. A successful breakout here could set the stage for another leg higher.

Given the strengthening technical setup and bullish indicators, Ethereum could potentially rise past $4,775 to retest its all-time high of $4,956. Sustaining that move could open the door to a push beyond $5,000, marking a historic milestone for the altcoin king.

ETH Price Analysis. Source: TradingViewHowever, if investors start taking profits after the latest surge, Ethereum’s price could lose its footing. A drop below $4,500 may trigger a correction toward $4,222, invalidating the bullish outlook in the short term.

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DefiLlama delisted Aster’s perpetual data after finding mirrored Binance volumes, triggering fears of wash trading and a 10% ASTER price plunge.Aster’s Genesis Stage 2 airdrop, allowing immediate token sales, fueled additional selling pressure and deepened distrust in the DEX’s transparency.Analysts warn ASTER could fall to $1 as traders offload unlocked tokens, while Aster promises improved reward mechanics in Stage 3.Fast-rising DEX (decentralized exchange) and inadvertent Hyperliquid rival, Aster, faces investor woes after analytics platform DefiLlama announced a move to delist the platform’s perpetual trading volume data.

Alongside related FUD (fear, uncertainty, and doubt), ASTER airdrop fallout has also aggravated community members.

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Wash Trading Accusations Rock Aster, Provokes DefiLlama DelistingDefiLlama builder 0xngmi said the team’s investigation revealed Aster’s trading volumes have started mirroring Binance perp volumes almost exactly. The correlation, visible across pairs like XRPUSDT and ETHUSDT, suggested that much of Aster’s activity could be non-organic, possibly generated by the exchange itself.

“Aster doesn’t make it possible to get lower-level data such as who is making and filling orders,” the DefiLlama dashboard builder noted.

The builder articulated DefiLlama’s strict adherence to data integrity. Based on this, the platform would delist Aster’s perps until transparency improved.

The decision drew mixed reactions. Some users pleaded for DefiLlama to keep the data with a warning tag. However, according to 0xngmi, doing so would affect total perp volume metrics.

thought about it but we cant put a warning on the data returned by api for our api users + it distorts total perp volume metrics

— 0xngmi is hiring (@0xngmi) October 5, 2025
Conversely, a technology expert who goes by the pseudonym TechLead on X (Twitter) argued that the controversy could actually be bullish.

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“If they’ve actually on-ramped Binance liquidity into DeFi, it’s a done deal,” they wrote.

The debate has split the community, between those crying manipulation and those claiming innovation. Against this backdrop, ASTER price dipped by over 10% to trade for $1.86 as of this writing.

ASTER Price Performance. Source: BeInCryptoMeanwhile, the price drop is attributed to factors beyond the DefiLlama delisting, with concerns also linked to ASTER airdrop fallout.

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No-Lock ASTER Airdrop Sparks Sell-Off, Exacerbates Price DropWhile DefiLlama’s announcement triggered panic, Aster’s airdrop policy was already testing investor confidence.

The project confirmed that rewards for Genesis Stage 2, opening for claims on October 14, will come with no locking period. This would allow recipients to sell their tokens instantly.

With 4% of the total supply unlocked at once, analysts and traders like Duo Nine indicated the possibility of selling pressure.

According to the analyst, the fallout could allow late bulls to buy ASTER at a discount by lowering the token’s price to $1. Such a drawdown would constitute a 46% dip below current price levels.

Aster crashed 15% today once it was announced the airdrop will have no lock period.

Essentially, people can dump 4% of the supply on October 14.

I'm a buyer around $1. They will probably list Aster on Binance after. Buy the coming discounts. pic.twitter.com/QywLiALBkZ

— Duo Nine ⚡ YCC (@DU09BTC) October 5, 2025
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Aster’s announcement framed the update as a push for fairness and flexibility, emphasizing “no pause” between stages and promising smarter reward mechanics in Stage 3. This includes new scoring formulas, team boosts, and spot trading incentives.

3/ Stage 3 introduces a more advanced and balanced scoring system, now open to every trader.

Multiple-dimension scoring is no longer just for top traders.
Rh points can now be earned through multiple dimensions of real activity, including trading volume, holding duration, Aster…

— Aster (@Aster_DEX) October 5, 2025
Yet to traders, “flexibility” translated into a liquidity flood just ahead of the token’s next phase.

“The confidence in announcing an unlocked airdrop…they would need to earn so much in fees to be able to buy back that sell pressure,” one community member quipped.

Combined with wash trading allegations, the airdrop news exacerbated the FUD as the token’s weekend slide reflected growing distrust, beyond Aster’s metrics. This reflects how quickly transparency issues can spook DeFi markets.

Moving forward, Aster’s success may hinge on the DEX’s ability to back up its volumes and its vision with verifiable data.

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Whales are on the move again, and this time it aligns with one of the biggest ETF buying weeks of the year for Bitcoin and Ethereum. Both Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs returned to inflows last week, and data shows some whales addresses are also moving their crypto assets from exchanges and into self custody. 

On-chain tracker Lookonchain reported that newly created wallets have withdrawn massive amounts of Bitcoin and Ethereum from major exchanges, showing the large-scale accumulation by crypto whales.

Massive Withdrawals From Crypto Exchanges
According to data from SosoValue, Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $3.24 billion worth of inflows in the just-concluded week, reversing the $902.5 million outflows seen the previous week. Notably, this week’s inflow number is the largest weekly inflow on record for Spot Bitcoin ETFs this year. Spot Ethereum ETFs, on the other hand, saw $1.30 billion inflows last week, which is another drastic change from last week’s outflows of $795.56 million.

However, this activity is not limited to Spot ETFs alone. Fresh wallet activity shows aggressive accumulation activity among whale addresses moving into self custody. In one instance, on-chain analytics tracker Lookonchain noted that a newly created wallet, identified as 0x982C, withdrew 26,029 ETH worth approximately $118 million from Kraken.

ETHUSD now trading at $4,547. Chart: TradingView
Another newly created Bitcoin wallet, bc1qks, withdrew 620 BTC valued at $76 million from Binance. Both movements are large-scale repositioning of capital away from exchanges, and this is a sign that whales are expecting further price appreciation.

Whales are buying $ETH and $BTC!

Newly created wallet 0x982C withdrew 26,029 $ETH($118M) from #Kraken 8 hours ago.

Newly created wallet bc1qks withdrew 620 $BTC($76M) from #Binance 6 hours ago.https://t.co/8Aa1g0BgWthttps://t.co/qsasXKFHuN pic.twitter.com/iTYhz8jwq3

— Lookonchain (@lookonchain) October 4, 2025

Interestingly, Bitcoin exchange balances have fallen to their lowest level in five years. Almost 170,000 Bitcoin were removed from crypto exchanges in the last 30 days, with the most activity coming in the just concluded week. This has pushed the Bitcoin exchange balance below 2.85 million BTC for the first time since January 2021.

Bitcoin Exchange Balance. Source: @btconexchanges on X

Price Outlook For Bitcoin And Ethereum
The combination of institutional inflows and whale accumulation has been already reflected in the price action of both Bitcoin and Ethereum. Bitcoin has surged past its previous record to hit a new all-time high of $125,506 within the last few hours, and is currently trading around $124,813. This is a drastic change from just a week ago, when Bitcoin broke below $110,000, which caused the Bitcoin Fear and Greed Index to crash to its lowest point since March.

Ethereum has also turned bullish and is trading at $4,575 at the time of writing. Another good week of Spot ETF inflows and whale accumulation continuing at the current pace could cause Bitcoin to extend its rally throughout the week. This, in turn could see Bitcoin break $130,000 before the end of the new week. However, a brief cooldown isn’t off the table. Any pullback could cause Bitcoin to retest $120,000 before the next leg higher.

Still on the bullish case, Ethereum’s price could also push to new all-time highs above $5,000 in the coming weeks.

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While the stablecoin market has blown past the $300 billion milestone, it didn't stop there. Over the past week alone, the sector puffed up by another $6.155 billion. From Tether to PYUSD: Stablecoin Giants Drive a $302B Liquidity Wave Between Sept. 28 and Oct.

Ethereum (ETH) is trading at $4,531, up 1.6% in the last 24 hours, with a daily trading volume of $42.5 billion. The world’s second-largest cryptocurrency now holds a market capitalization of $547 billion. In the past 24 hours, ETH moved between a low of $4,444 and a high of $4,616. The token remains about 8% below its all-time high of $4,953, recorded in late August.

The rebound has allowed Ethereum to reclaim the $4,500 support level, a key technical zone watched by experts. If ETH can recover the $4,750 range, the conditions may be in place for a new all-time high.

In an interview with Coinpedia, Juan Leon, Bitwise’s Senior Investment Strategist, opened up about the possibility of ETH hitting a new ATH before 2025 ends. 

“If we continue to see strong demand via ETH ETFs and corporations, along with favorable macro conditions, and continued growth in stablecoins and tokenization, I would not be surprised to see ETH surpass its all-time highs by year end,” Leon said.

SEC’s ‘Innovation Exemption’ Could Reshape Crypto Rules

Additionally, Leon described the SEC’s planned “innovation exemption” as a major step for the crypto industry. He said it could give companies a clearer path to launch new products without constant fear of legal action.

The proposal is expected to make product approvals faster and more predictable, especially for crypto-based exchange-traded products (ETPs). This would lower barriers for new launches and make the U.S. more competitive.

Leon added that the exemption could encourage developers to build inside the U.S. instead of moving overseas. For investors, it would show that the regulatory environment is maturing, helping reduce risk and attract more institutions.

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Plasma price moved into a bear market after its recent airdrop, even as its transactions and assets in its decentralized finance surge. 

Summary

Plasma’s sharp price decline highlights a growing disconnect between on-chain fundamentals and market sentiment.
Despite surging network activity, soaring DeFi deposits, and a new partnership with Chainlink, the token’s post-airdrop selloff underscores how short-term profit-taking and liquidity dynamics can overshadow strong project performance.
The coming weeks will test whether Plasma’s fundamentals can stabilize investor confidence and spark a recovery.

Plasma price plunged despite ecosystem growth
Plasma (XPL) token slipped below a crucial support level at $1 and then bottomed at a low of $0.8720. It has dropped by almost 50% from its highest point this month. 

Plasma token has plunged despite the strong performance of its network. Nansen data shows that number of transactions in the network jumped by 5,200% in the last 30 days to over 28.7 million. This growth made it the fastest player in the layer-1 and layer-2 industries. 

More data revealed that the number of active addresses also soared, reaching over 878,600. This makes it bigger than other chains like Somnia, Starknet, and Avalanche. 

More data shows that Plasma has become the fifth-biggest chain in terms of total value locked. Its DeFi TVL jumped to over $10 billion, making it only smaller than popular chains like Ethereum, Solana, BSC, and Bitcoin.Plasma has overtaken popular chains like Cardano, Tron, and Suio.

Additionally, Plasma has become a top name in the stablecoin industry, where its total stablecoin market cap has jumped to over $5.28 billion. 

Plasma’s growth will likely accelerate after thee network reached a partnership with Chainlink, which is now its official oracle provider. 

Therefore, the XPL price has likely crashed as the airdrop recipients start selling their tokens. This is a common occurrence whenever a new airdrop happens. 

XPL price technical analysis 
Plasma price chart | Source: crypto.news
The two-hour chart shows that the Plasma price peaked at $1.6938 after its airdrop. It then plunged and reached a low of $0.8312. 

There are signs that the coin has bottomed as it formed a double-bottom pattern at $0.8312. This is one of the most popular bullish reversal patterns in technical analysis. 

It has formed a falling wedge pattern, which is also another highly bullish sign. Therefore, the token will likely have a strong bullish breakout, potentially to the psychological point at $1. A drop below the support at $0.8312 will invalidate the bullish view.

Many top cryptocurrencies have performed well in the last year, including Chainlink (LINK 1.41%). As I write this (Oct. 1), the leading oracle cryptocurrency is up by about 95% year on year. Oracles are the backbone to many blockchain ecosystems because they provide the data that keeps everything running.

Chainlink describes itself as "the missing link between blockchains and the real world." Not only can Chainlink act as a bridge between blockchain systems and existing networks, it also helps individual blockchains to talk to each other.

It secures over $100 billion in funds on-chain, according to DefiLlama, and claims to have facilitated over $25 trillion in transactions. Put simply, if blockchain continues to gain mainstream adoption, oracle cryptos like Chainlink will play a key role.

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Why Chainlink still has room to grow
The passing of the GENIUS Act in the U.S. removed a major obstacle that had been stopping blockchain projects, particularly stablecoins, from going mainstream. Now, major financial institutions, banks, payment providers, and even stock exchanges are looking at ways to integrate blockchain technology into their operations.

That integration goes beyond stablecoins to include things like decentralized applications, tokenized real-world assets, and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). It isn't clear what shape it will take, but much of it will rely on smart contracts -- tiny pieces of blockchain-based, self-executing code. And smart contracts rely on the type of information that Chainlink provides.

It's all very well having blockchain code that automatically triggers in certain situations without the need for middlemen. But if the information feeding the code is faulty, the whole system breaks down. Those smart contracts need accurate data, whether that's on chain or in the real world.

Let's say you have a decentralized sports betting application. The smart contracts can only pay out if they know which team won and what happened in the game. That comes from an oracle. Similarly, accurate data about, say currency or stock prices, is crucial for stablecoins or tokenized stocks to function.

Chainlink is at the forefront of what could be a new frontier. It recently announced the launch of DataLink, which allows institutions to easily publish data on blockchains. It is partnering with the German stock exchange to make real-time information available on over 40 blockchains. It's working with the U.S. government to bring macroeconomic data online. And it has been collaborating with Swift, the international payment messaging system, on ways to connect its network to the blockchain.

What might hold Chainlink back
With all those positive drivers, you might wonder why Chainlink hasn't been able to reclaim its all-time high (ATH) from May 2021. It's been trading between around $20 and $25 for the past month, but in the last crypto bull run, it topped $50 per coin. That's partly because we haven't seen an altcoin frenzy this year -- much of the growth has been dominated by Bitcoin and Ethereum.

The bigger reason is Chainlink's tokenomics. The project has a capped supply of 1 billion tokens, of which almost 680 million tokens are in circulation today. A further 7% of the total supply gets released each year.

Its market cap is around $15 billion today, compared to just over $20 billion at its ATH. This shows that Chainlink has recovered a lot more of its value than the price alone might suggest. It also represents a risk: Until the number of tokens in circulation stops increasing, demand has to go up as new tokens get released, to prevent diluting the coin price. Yep, inflation is a concern in cryptocurrencies, too. 

More broadly, there's a risk that a stablecoin boom doesn't materialize in the way the market expects. We've seen people get excited about the potential to upend traditional financial systems before, particularly around payments and global money transfers. But it takes time to change systems that have taken a century or more to build. And a high-profile stablecoin de-pegging, security incident, or technical glitch could send institutions back to the drawing board.

Chainlink will be part of the solution
While it isn't the only oracle blockchain out there, Chainlink is currently streaks ahead of the competition. DefiLllama says it has over 60% of the total value secured. That said, its biggest competitor, Pyth (PYTH 5.45%), is growing and will also partner with the U.S. government. Even so, if the stablecoin or tokenized asset markets are about to boom, there's ample room for several oracles to flourish.

It's important to make sure any cryptocurrency investment only makes up a small portion of your wider portfolio. But if you're looking for a picks-and-shovels approach to the stablecoin boom, Chainlink is worth a closer look. In addition to its growing utility, there may soon be the launch of a couple of spot Chainlink exchange-traded funds (ETFs). That makes it easier to invest in Chainlink and potentially also boost its price.

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In a remarkable development, Bitcoin's futures open interest surged to an unprecedented $91.59 billion as of early Sunday morning, showcasing the escalating influence of derivative trading on the cryptocurrency market. At the same time, Bitcoin's spot price was recorded at approximately $123,142, reflecting the remarkable volatility and speculative fervor characteristic of this digital currency.

The burn rate of the Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) cryptocurrency has experienced a staggering increase of 2,033.51% within a span of 24 hours. This surge is a result of 5,700,223 SHIB tokens being burned during the same time frame.

Over the past week, the burn rate of Shiba Inu has also seen a substantial uptick, with 69,854,289 SHIB tokens being wiped out.

This marks a 438.54% increase in the weekly burn rate. This sudden rise in the burn rate could be indicative of a revival in burn sentiment, following a recent decline.

Shiba Inu’s price has been on an upward trajectory, mirroring the trend of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), as cryptocurrencies are increasingly seen as a safe haven amidst the latest government shutdown.

The token has witnessed a steady increase over three consecutive days, peaking at $0.00001289 on Friday.

Also Read: Shiba Inu Could Surge 3,000% and Overtake Dogecoin by 2026, Say Analysts

Throughout 2025, Shiba Inu has been largely consolidating within a range, with the potential for a significant rally in Q4, as historical trends suggest.

The token has been oscillating between $0.00001 and $0.0000176 since March. A break above $0.000017 could trigger a significant upward movement for SHIB.

The burn rate of a cryptocurrency is a crucial factor that can influence its price. When tokens are burned, they are permanently removed from circulation, reducing the overall supply.

This can potentially increase the value of the remaining tokens. The recent surge in Shiba Inu’s burn rate could be a response to the market sell-off, with investors possibly looking to create a scarcity of tokens to drive up prices.

This, coupled with the token’s price mirroring Bitcoin’s upward trend, suggests a positive outlook for Shiba Inu in the near future.

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Bitcoin jumped to a record high, boosted by safe-haven bets, increased exchange-traded funds inflow, and the rising Fear and Greed Index.

Summary

Bitcoin’s latest surge underscores a renewed wave of investor optimism driven by improving market sentiment, expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts, and mounting inflows into spot ETFs.
The convergence of macroeconomic tailwinds, seasonal strength, and risk appetite has positioned BTC for another potential leg higher — signaling that the world’s largest cryptocurrency may be entering a new phase of institutional-led momentum. 

Bitcoin price rises as Crypto Fear and Greed Index jumps
Bitcoin (BTC) price continued its strong rally as investors embraced a risk-on sentiment. This sentiment is seen in the rising Crypto Fear and Greed Index, which has moved from the fear zone of 39 in September and is approaching the greed zone of 60. 

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies normally jumps whenever the index is in an uptrend. The gains accelerate whenever it moves to the extreme greed zone.

BTC price is also jumping as investors have embraced it as a safe-haven asset like gold. One evidence for this is that inflows into spot BTC ETFs have continued rising as the government shutdown happened. 

SoSoValue data shows that these ETFs added over $3.2 billion in assets, bringing its total inflows to over $60 billion. BlackRock’s IBIT has over $96 billion in assets and is now in the top 20 of the biggest ETFs globally. 

Bitcoin price has also jumped to a record high as investors predict that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates this month. It has already slashed rates by 0.25%, bringing the benchmark rate to between 4.0% and 4.25%. 

The possibility of more rate cuts rose after ADP and the Bureau of Labor Statistics published weak jobs numbers. A report by the BLS showed that the number of jobless Americans is higher than the number of vacancies. 

Another report by ADP showed that the economy lost 36,000 jobs in September after shedding over 3,000 a month earlier. These numbers meant that the labor market is getting worse, which will put pressure on the Fed to act. 

Seasonality has also played a role in the ongoing Bitcoin price rally. Historically, Bitcoin does well in October and the fourth quarter.

BTC price technical analysis 
Bitcoin price chart | Source: crypto.news
The weekly chart shows that the BTC price has been in a strong bull run this year. It has now jumped to a record high of over $125,500, moving away from the upper side of the bullish flag pattern. 

Bitcoin price also moved to the strong pivot reverse point of the Murrey Math Lines tool and remains above all moving averages. 

Therefore, the most likely scenario is where the coin continues rising as bulls target the ultimate resistance at $150,000. A move above that level will point to more gains to the extreme overshoot level at $175,000.

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Crypto experts have begun to make bullish projections for Pudgy Penguins’ native token, PENGU. This comes as data showed that the token is the most bought meme coin on the Solana blockchain.

Experts Predict Big Gains for Pudgy Penguins
A number of experts have projected new heights for the meme coin in light of renewed momentum. Crypto expert Vespamatic highlighted a near-identical fractal that preceded two major PENGU rallies earlier this year. “We’re in accumulation,” he wrote, adding that past fractals imply another pump is likely.

Source:X
Prominent expert Ali Martinez also shared that the meme coin’s move is a textbook fractal replay. His call suggests that the meme coin would repeat the prior price geometry.

It’s happening! $PENGU is repeating the same fractal. $0.10 next. https://t.co/WJHzL0srhy pic.twitter.com/jkaHLtQ3cf

— Ali (@ali_charts) October 5, 2025

Others, including MuroCrypto, argue that the coin remains strong on higher time frames and could soon reclaim its all-time high. Analyst Exy echoed the sentiment, noting that PENGU is mirroring its May structure and could deliver significant upside in the coming months.

CoinGape previously reported that an analyst compared PENGU’s trajectory to PEPE’s historic breakout. He projected that if the meme coin follows a similar path, it could rally as high as $0.24

However, experts have maintained that meme tokens can be very volatile. They also shared that the market sentiment at the time would determine whether the projections could hit their targets or end up as short-lived spikes.

Recent developments in its ecosystem highlight its bullish sentiment. For instance, PENGU was recently listed on Robinhood alongside BONK, PNUT, and XLM. 

PENGU Tops Solana’s Meme Coin Purchases
On-chain trackers show PENGU leading meme-coin buys on Solana. Stalkchain reported it as the most-bought memecoin by “smart money” in the last 24 hours. 

Source: Stalkchain
Stalkchain’s market snapshot also noted a temporary slowdown in overall memecoin volume. This suggests that isolated, concentrated buying of the token is carrying outsized influence.

Whale movements have also drawn attention. One early Bitcoin investor who sold 10,000 BTC for $1.1 billion reportedly allocated $100 million into the meme coin immediately after.

SOMEONE BOUGHT 10,000 #BITCOIN FOR $15,400 AND HODLED FOR 14 YEARS, AND SOLD TODAY FOR $1.1 BILLION

HE BOUGHT $100M $PENGU THEREAFTER 🤯 pic.twitter.com/nztB3QJpnt

— nobi (@nobiwgmi) October 5, 2025

Beyond trading, the Pudgy Penguins brand is making tangible progress in Web3 gaming and NFTs. The project’s mobile title, Pudgy Party, surpassed 750,000 downloads within weeks of release on iOS and Android. This ranks among the fastest-growing blockchain games. 

Meanwhile, Nasdaq-listed BTCS Inc. has diversified its reserves by purchasing three Pudgy Penguins NFTs. This move demonstrates the company’s confidence in the brand’s long-term value. 

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Dogecoin (DOGE) and Shiba Inu (SHIB) are two of the most popular memecoins in the world, and there are many price predictions related to them, setting targets at $1 DOGE and $0.0002 SHIB for 2026.

Early investors in memecoins like Shiba Inu (SHIB), Bonk (BONK), DogWifHat (WIF) and Dogecoin (DOGE) made astronomical returns, and Trump Saves Gaza (TRUMPGAZ) – a newly launched Solana memecoin –  presents a similar opportunity for early investors.

Trump Saves Gaza (TRUMPGAZ) is about to explode over 14,000% in a matter of days, as former Shiba Inu (SHIB), Bonk (BONK) and Dogecoin (DOGE) investors pour funds into this new token.

TRUMPGAZ will be listed on its first centralised exchanges within a few days – and this is a massively bullish development for the token, as millions of new investors will easily be able to buy Trump Saves Gaza.

How to Buy TRUMPGAZ Memecoin

For now, Trump Saves Gaza can only be purchased via Solana decentralized exchanges, like Raydium.io, and early investors stand to make huge returns in the coming days if they buy before the other exchange listings are launched.

To buy TRUMPGAZ on Raydium.io, users need to connect their Solflare, MetaMask or Phantom wallet, and swap Solana for Daddy Trump by entering its contract address - 9qtvjyYmPd6Hpy3VAbHg7QDZCCrKcxpb2EuZDrQDZy2X – in the receiving field.

You can download any of these wallets onto your phone or as a chrome extension on your laptop, and fund the wallet with Solana tokens from another exchange or wallet.

Then, you go to the swap page on Raydium.io, connect your wallet, and enter TRUMPGAZ’s contract address - 9qtvjyYmPd6Hpy3VAbHg7QDZCCrKcxpb2EuZDrQDZy2X - in the receiving field to buy these memecoin. 

TRUMPGAZ currently has a market cap of just under $230,000, with over $9,000 in locked liquidity, meaning it has huge upside potential.

Early investors could make returns similar to those who invested in Shiba Inu (SHIB), Dogecoin (DOGE) and Bonk (BONK) before these memecoins went viral and exploded in price.

If this happens, a new wave of memecoin millionaires could be created in a matter of weeks – or potentially even sooner.

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Solana trades at $231, just below $232 resistance, needing an 8% rise to hit $250 but faces weak investor participation and inflows.New addresses on Solana have dropped to a yearly low, showing fading retail and institutional confidence amid slowing network growth.If rejected at $232, SOL may fall to $221; a recovery past $242 could reignite momentum and reopen the path toward $250.Solana (SOL) has seen a remarkable recovery in recent weeks, climbing steadily amid renewed optimism in the broader crypto market.

However, investor behavior and declining participation suggest that maintaining this momentum may prove difficult for Solana in the near term.

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Solana Investors Are BearishThe number of new addresses interacting with Solana has dropped to a yearly low, signaling waning enthusiasm from potential investors.

Despite short-term volatility, fewer new participants are joining the network, suggesting that retail and institutional confidence remains tepid. This lack of new capital injection could hinder Solana’s growth in the coming days.

Without an increase in new addresses, Solana’s price may struggle to find the necessary momentum to sustain a rally beyond $250. Weak on-chain growth often precedes price consolidation or minor corrections.

Solana New Addresses. Source; GlassnodeThe Chaikin Money Flow (CMF), a key indicator of capital inflows and outflows, also paints a concerning picture for Solana. At the time of writing, the CMF shows limited inflows from both new and existing investors.

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This indicates that liquidity is weakening, a bearish signal for any asset seeking to extend a rally.

For Solana, strong inflows are critical to sustaining bullish momentum and avoiding price exhaustion. Unless the inflows strengthen, the network’s liquidity could shrink further, leaving SOL vulnerable to short-term corrections.

Solana CMF. Source: TradingViewSOL Price Needs to Establish SupportSolana’s price currently stands at $231, sitting right below the $232 resistance. A push above this threshold could bring the token closer to $250, marking a critical test for its bullish outlook.

However, weak investor participation and declining inflows suggest that Solana may fail to reach this milestone. A rejection at $232 could send the altcoin back toward $221, reinforcing bearish pressure.

Solana Price Analysis. Source: TradingViewIf sentiment improves and investors regain confidence, Solana could recover strength, pushing past $242 to approach the $250 target once again. This would invalidate the bearish thesis.

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Several factors support Bitcoin's four-year cycle framework, which reinforces the likelihood of a Q4 peak.

With the dawn of October, sentiments surrounding Bitcoin appear to be improving. Interestingly, Bitcoin’s historical price behavior continues to show patterns consistent with the so-called “four-year cycle,” according to analysis by The DeFi Report.

The platform revealed that it is confident that BTC will peak again in Q4.

Four-Year Cycle Strikes Again
Current-cycle data indicates the market is in a “late stage” of expansion. The DeFi Report measured from Bitcoin’s November 2022 price trough, and found that 1,044 days have elapsed, which is comparable to the 1,063-day 2021 expansion and the 1,065-day 2017 cycle.

Realized profits for BTC investors have reached $857 billion, which is 65% higher than in the 2021 cycle, while normalized to market cap, profit creation aligns closely with previous cycles.

Meanwhile, Coin Days Destroyed, a measure of how long coins are held before spending, has already exceeded the 2021 cycle by 15%, which points to active profit-taking. Long-term holder supply too mirrored past behavior as a distribution phase occurred in Q4 2024 through Q1 2025, followed by a rebound, which means that coins moved into new money entering the market.

To top that, the market has continued to experience institutional participation and market maturation as Bitcoin dominance has not yet fallen to the 40% levels seen in prior cycles.

Realized Price & MVRV-Z Score
Technical indicators further add context to these trends. The 200-week moving average is currently sitting at $53.1k. It has previously signaled bottoms and prior cycle highs, pointing to diminishing returns for upward moves this year. Realized price, a proxy for cost basis, sits at $53.8k, which also validated this trend.

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The MVRV-Z score is 2.28, already above comparable points in 2021. Previous instances have shown that a move toward a score of 3 could correspond to Bitcoin reaching $160k-$170k. This means that the crypto asset has significant potential upside if the cycle continues.

While no law requires Bitcoin to follow the four-year cycle, the report stated that the convergence of behavioral, mechanical, and macroeconomic factors suggests a Q4 peak is likely. Narrative anchoring, liquidity alignment, halving mechanics, innovation bursts, and volatility expectations together support this scenario, which makes the four-year cycle a durable framework.

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Solana price prediction: Slowing network growth may cap short-term upside as SOL tests channel support near $218, with targets at $244 and $253.

Bitcoin hit a new all-time high of $125,708 before consolidating near $122,963, marking a “constructive reset” driven by real demand.Swissblock’s Bull Bear Indicator shows steady accumulation and a six-year low in exchange supply, confirming strong investor conviction.Holding $122,000 support is key for continued upside; losing it could trigger a pullback to $120,000 before the next rally phase.Bitcoin (BTC) has surged beyond $125,000, setting a new all-time high and cementing its dominance as the world’s leading cryptocurrency. The sharp rally, which pushed BTC to $125,708 during intraday trading, was not a random market event.

Instead, it reflects a pattern of constructive accumulation seen in previous cycles, driven by investor confidence and structural demand.

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Bitcoin Investors Are OptimisticAccording to analysis from Swissblock, the Bull Bear Indicator reveals that Bitcoin’s recent rally was fueled by genuine demand rather than speculative excess.

Even as the market corrected briefly before this surge, demand continued to absorb supply. The Structure Shift remained on an upward trend throughout the dip, highlighting investor conviction.

This sustained demand points to a healthy market reset instead of fragility. Institutional interest, combined with growing retail participation, has created a steady flow of capital into Bitcoin.

Such resilience highlights a constructive phase where market participants view pullbacks as buying opportunities rather than exit signals.

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The macro picture for Bitcoin remains bullish. Exchange data shows that the BTC supply is sitting at a six-year low, with only 2.83 million coins now available on exchanges. This reflects extensive accumulation by investors over the past month, signaling strong long-term confidence in the asset.

Lower exchange supply typically indicates reduced selling pressure, which is a historically bullish sign. This accumulation trend confirms that market participants interpreted the recent correction not as weakness, but as an opportunity to acquire more BTC.

Bitcoin Balance On Exchanges. Source: GlassnodeBTC Price Forms New ATHBitcoin’s price hit a new all-time high at $125,708 before consolidating near $122,963. This retracement appears healthy given the scale of recent gains. Holding above $122,000 remains crucial for sustaining momentum.

The combination of demand strength, accumulation, and limited supply could help Bitcoin form another all-time high in the coming days. Continued inflows from institutional investors may further support this trajectory.

Bitcoin Price Analysis. Source: TradingView
However, if profit-taking intensifies, Bitcoin could lose the $122,000 support and decline toward $120,000 or lower. Such a move would signal a temporary cooldown, potentially delaying the next leg of its rally.

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One Wall Street analyst recently set a highly bullish price target on the electric vehicle maker.

Wall Street analysts are far from unified in their views of Rivian (RIVN 0.85%) stock. Some think shares will sink by 50% over the next 12 months. One, however, thinks shares will head significantly higher. His price target of $21 is 43% higher than where they trade now.

Why is this analyst so bullish? There are two main catalysts that could drive the stock upward in the near future.

Rivian is about to reach its biggest growth milestone in years
It was Canaccord analyst George Gianarikas who set that $21 price target on Rivian shares last month, and he cited two key factors to justify his optimistic view. The first focused on the R2 -- Rivian's first affordable, mass-market model, which is expected to begin production in early 2026.

I've written a lot about how important it is for electric car companies to launch models priced under $50,000. Most buyers in the U.S. say they are looking to spend less than that on their next vehicle purchase. And these automakers' international growth will be even more dependent on their ability to get cheaper models to market. Right now, Rivian has just two models available for purchase: the R1T and R1S. Both have starting prices between $70,000 and $80,000. But after taxes, fees, and options are included, their total price tags can easily exceed $100,000. That's far too much for the vast majority of prospective buyers.

The R2 can change the game for Rivian. It's expected to debut at a starting price of around $45,000. Federal tax credits that could have brought the real price for buyers down by several thousand dollars were largely eliminated by President Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" earlier this year. But while taxes, fees, and other options may ultimately bring the final price above the $50,000 mark, this will be Rivian's best chance yet to tap into a wider demographic with tens of millions of potential buyers.

The closest direct competitor to the R2 on the market today is arguably Tesla's Model Y, which has historically sold more than 1 million units annually. Rivian, for comparison, sold just 10,661 vehicles in total last quarter. With production of the R2 set to begin early next year, Rivian could soon become a household name. But there's one other exciting opportunity for the company that investors should be paying close attention to.

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Is Rivian about to become an artificial intelligence juggernaut?
Analysts are excited about the potential to combine electric vehicle technology with artificial intelligence. Dan Ives of Wedbush Securities believes AI alone will soon add significant value to Tesla's market cap. "We estimate the AI and autonomous opportunity is worth at least $1 trillion alone for Tesla," he commented earlier this year.

Tesla, of course, has invested heavily in autonomous driving technologies, and recently launched its robotaxi service in its first market: Austin, Texas. Rivian, however, has been fairly quiet about its AI ambitions. That should all change this fall when analysts expect the company to host an "AI and Autonomy Day" to reveal its full product roadmap and AI strategy. For now, we know little about what Rivian may announce. But given the attention Tesla has received for its AI ambitions, any significant news from Rivian on this front could provoke a strong reaction from the market.

For now, expectations for Rivian are fairly low. The company trades at a significant discount to peers like Tesla on a price-to-sales basis. But the R2's ramp up in production and updates on its AI ambitions could shift the narrative back to optimism. Uncertainty remains, but shares look like a reasonable bet for patient investors who are willing and able to hold onto them at least through the company's next few milestones.

Ryan Vanzo has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Tesla. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.