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XRP trades at $2.94 after failing to break out, as whale holdings drop to a 34-month low with $300 million in tokens sold.Realized Profit/Loss Ratio surged, showing investors selling into strength and highlighting growing bearish sentiment across the market.A break above $3.12 could target $3.27 and $3.61, but falling below $2.85 risks deeper losses and prolonged bearish pressure.XRP’s recent rally attempt fell short after the altcoin failed to break out of its descending wedge pattern. The cryptocurrency’s price is now stagnating, with whale activity suggesting waning confidence among large holders.

As XRP struggles to regain momentum, investor sentiment continues to weaken amid persistent market uncertainty.

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XRP Holders SellXRP whales have been offloading their holdings over the past several days, contributing to the price slowdown. Addresses holding between 100,000 and 1 million XRP have sold more than 100 million tokens in just 10 days, signaling a noticeable decline in conviction among major investors.

This $300 million sell-off has brought whale holdings to their lowest level in nearly 34 months. Such a sharp reduction in supply from large holders reflects growing hesitation about XRP’s short-term potential.

The drop in accumulation suggests that many whales are seeking safety, anticipating further price corrections.

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XRP Whale Holdings. Source: GlassnodeOn-chain data reinforces this bearish trend. The Realized Profit/Loss Ratio has surged to a two-month high, indicating that investors are selling into strength rather than accumulating.

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This spike suggests that market participants are capitalizing on recent upticks, expecting limited upside in the near term.

The rise in the ratio also highlights prevailing bearish sentiment. With profit-taking accelerating, XRP’s market structure appears fragile. Unless renewed buying pressure emerges soon, the continued selling could maintain downward pressure on the token’s price, delaying any significant recovery attempts.

XRP Realized Profit/Loss Ratio. Source: GlassnodeXRP Price Fails BreakoutAt the time of writing, XRP is trading at $2.94, attempting to hold this level as a support floor. The drop followed the failed breakout from the descending wedge. The altcoin initially showed signs of potential bullish continuation but ultimately lacked the momentum to sustain it.

Given the current conditions, XRP could face additional downside pressure. A continued decline may send the token toward $2.85 or even lower if bearish sentiment persists. Such movement would likely trigger further selling among short-term traders.

XRP Price Analysis. Source: TradingViewHowever, an improvement in overall market conditions could revive optimism. If XRP manages to breach $3.12, it could target $3.27 in the short term. A confirmed breakout could trigger a 19% rally, sending the price to $3.61 and invalidating the bearish thesis.

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The price of Bitcoin made a dreamy start to the last quarter of the year, beginning the historically bullish month of October with a reclaim of the $120,000 level. After over a month of choppy price action, the world’s largest cryptocurrency seems to be resuming its bullish uptrend.

With the price closing in on its all-time high price above $124,000, investors will be looking to see how far and long the premier cryptocurrency can go in the latest leg up. According to an on-chain analyst on social media platform X, the price of BTC could rise as high as $160,000 in the current run.

Why A Break Above $128k Is Critical To BTC’s Bull Run
In an October 3 post on X, crypto analyst Axel Adler Jr. put forward a $160,000 target for the Bitcoin price at the start of next year. According to the online pundit, the sustained progression of BTC’s price action to this unprecedented high hinges on two primary conditions, or two price levels.

This bullish analysis revolves around the historical price performance of Bitcoin following the halving event. Typically, the halving event is viewed as a catalytic event that triggers long-term price rallies for BTC, as it involves slashing by half the volume of the premier cryptocurrency created at a time.

Source: @AxelAdlerJr on X
As observed in the chart above, the scenario-based model shows through a trend-based forecast that each halving cycle produces an exponentially higher peak for the Bitcoin price. According to this model, the price of BTC printed a post-halving peak around $57,000 following the 2020 event, beating the previous high of $4,250.

Adler Jr. revealed that the Bitcoin price could head for $160,000 after the 2024 halving event, which saw miner rewards fall from 6.25 BTC to 3.125 BTC. However, for this rally to be confirmed, the first condition is that the flagship cryptocurrency will need to break above the $128,000 and hold above this “base” level on multiple weekly closes. 

In the second condition, the on-chain analyst shared that Bitcoin’s upward movement toward the $160,000 mark could be at risk of invalidation should the price fall below the $102,000 level. According to Adler Jr., a breakdown beneath this level could lead to a quick scenario reset, potentially changing the target or overall trend for the Bitcoin price.

Ultimately, the price action of BTC in the short term is one to look out for, as the market leader looks to reclaim its current all-time high. Moreover, a break above the record-high price could clear the path for Bitcoin to reach the ‘base” level of $128,000.

Bitcoin Price At A Glance
As of this writing, the price of BTC stands at around $122,710, reflecting a 2% jump in the past 24 hours. According to data from CoinGecko, the top cryptocurrency is up by more than 12% in the last seven days.

The price of BTC on the daily timeframe | Source: BTCUSDT chart on TradingView
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In brief
The Defiance prospectus covers proposals for 49 ETFs offering three times leveraged long and short exposure.
The offerings include products focused on Coinbase, BitMine Immersion, Strategy, and ETFs tracking the prices of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana.
Defiance already offers a number of two times leveraged funds for Strategy and Robinhood, among other firms.
An asset manager known for exchange-traded funds geared toward risk-embracing investors wants to ratchet up the possibilities for these thrill-seekers, filing an application for 49 funds offering three times long and short leveraged exposure to tech and crypto-focused firms, gold, and ETFs that individually track the price of Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana, among other assets. 

The Defiance Investments’ N-1A prospectus filed Friday with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission includes proposals for the 3X leveraged and inverse leveraged ETFs for crypto exchange giant Coinbase, Bitcoin treasury MicroStrategy, brokerage Robinhood, Ethereum treasury BitMine Immersion, and USDC stablecoin issuer Circle. It also aims to provide similar exposure to Grayscale’s Bitcoin and Ethereum mini-trust ETFs, and Volatility Shares' Solana ETF.

Defiance and other firms already offer a number two times leveraged ETFs that are geared toward short-term investors, asking them to speculate on the one-day direction of certain stocks, many of them in the technology sector.

The company's current offerings include the Daily Target 2X Long MSTR ETF (MSTX) and Daily Target 2X Long HOOD (HOOX), which seek results that are two times the daily share price change of Strategy and Robinhood. 

Three times leveraged funds are far rarer, with many observers of the space doubting that issuers would try to introduce more of these products, which can become a bad bet if the underlying asset veers in an unexpected direction. The prospectus itself warns repeatedly that the various funds proposed may not be right for all investors. 

“Things are getting wild,” Bloomberg ETF Analyst James Seyffart quipped in a Friday X post on the Defiance offerings. 

Still, the proposal with its crypto-focused products dovetails with issuers’ growing efforts to address investor demand for funds based on digital assets. On Friday, LeverageShares and Themes Trust included 3X long and short funds focused on COIN and HOOD among 14 ETFs in its proposal to the SEC.  

As of late August, the regulator was weighing more than 90 ETFs tracking individual tokens, combinations of coins, and different strategies. Those applications, which once seemed unlikely, followed the raging success of spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, with the BTC funds alone now commanding about $150 billion in assets, according to data from analytics platform CoinGlass. 

In a text to Decrypt, ETF.com Senior ETF Analyst Sumit Roy noted market concern about 3X funds and their potential limited audience.

“The conventional wisdom was that the SEC was only going to allow 2X leverage going forward, but these filings suggest that it may be willing to allow more volatile products to hit the market,” Roy wrote. “If they launch, these would be extremely risky funds designed for the most aggressive short-term traders."

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A business behind a ruble-backed cryptocurrency that is under U.S. and U.K. sanctions showed up as a sponsor of one of the world's largest crypto conferences in Singapore this week. The stablecoin, called A7A5, is pegged to the ruble and has been used heavily by Russian users since its launch in January.

Ripple Labs has unveiled a major privacy upgrade for the XRP Ledger (XRPL), introducing a roadmap focused on zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) and confidential token mechanics. 

Ripple engineers, including J. Ayo Akinyele and the team, say the move is designed to make XRPL a more secure and compliant platform for institutional use.

The announcement has revived debate within the XRP community, with some traders once again discussing the long-standing $100 XRP thesis—though analysts caution that the connection between privacy features and price projections remains purely speculative.

This report examines the facts behind Ripple’s new privacy framework, the technology’s potential impact, and the reasons the community is buzzing about XRP’s future.

Ripple’s New Privacy Framework
Ripple’s Senior Director of Engineering, J. Ayo Akinyele, outlined the new initiative in an official blog post published in October 2025.

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The project focuses on integrating privacy-preserving cryptographic tools, such as zero-knowledge proofs and selective disclosure, which enable institutions to protect transaction data while maintaining regulatory compliance.

Akinyele’s roadmap sets two key development milestones. Over the next 12 months, Ripple plans to introduce private, compliant transactions to the XRPL using zero-knowledge technology.

In 2026, the company plans to launch “Confidential Multi-Purpose Tokens” (MPTs), which will enable the privacy-protected tokenization of real-world assets.

Ripple describes these features as essential for creating “programmable privacy” that gives financial participants control over what data is shared, to whom, and under what conditions.

Alongside privacy enhancements, Ripple is preparing a native lending protocol for inclusion in XRPL Version 3.0.0. TradingView reports that the new protocol will allow decentralized credit and liquidity pooling directly on the ledger.

Meanwhile, the Multi-Purpose Token (MPT) standard was officially launched on the mainnet in October 2025. This MPT framework allows tokenized assets—such as real estate or commodities—to exist natively on XRPL, laying the groundwork for confidential versions in 2026.

Ripple Strengthens Blockchain Privacy with Zero-Knowledge Proof Integration
Ripple’s current focus on developing zero-knowledge proofs is setting new standards for privacy and compliance within the blockchain industry.

This approach reflects the growing demand from financial institutions for secure and regulation-friendly payment solutions. 

Supporters of Steingraber’s $100 XRP projection believe Ripple’s ongoing innovation strengthens the case for major banks and global payment systems to use the XRP Ledger (XRPL) for transaction settlements.

Although a $100 price target remains highly speculative, Ripple’s commitment to advancing privacy and scalability continues to fuel discussion across the XRP community.

Furthermore, these improvements are viewed as vital for positioning XRPL as a trusted and efficient platform for enterprise adoption, paving the way for stronger institutional integration in the future.

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Key Takeaways
Why does Ethereum start Q4 bullish?
Strong on-chain flows, record stablecoin supply, and a historic supply squeeze are fueling Ethereum’s spot demand and reinforcing bids under key support levels.

What key level should traders watch?
$4.5k is key as ETH looks set for a potential third higher low, setting the stage for a breakout toward $5k.

Ethereum’s [ETH] Q4 breakout isn’t going to be smooth sailing. 

Last cycle, Bitcoin [BTC] outperformed ETH by nearly 2x, so BTC dominance remains a key headwind. Institutional players are already positioning for a repeat run, with capital flowing heavily into BTC ETFs.

Technically, ETH is at a make-or-break point. Over the past week, it’s put in two higher lows, each followed by a clean resistance break. Now, a similar move around $4.5k is key to spark FOMO and draw in fresh buyers.

Source: TradingView (ETH/USDT)

Notably, stablecoin supply on Ethereum hit a record $172 billion.

Data from RWA.xyz shows stablecoins on ETH are up 44% this year, with almost $1 billion added in October alone. That pushed ETH Total Value Locked (TVL) up 6.37% to $167 billion, taking it back to 2021 level.

In short, ETH kicked off Q4 with liquidity flowing back into the L1. After a -5% dip in September, it looks like investors are rotating back in and stacking fresh positions, reinforcing a solid on-chain setup.

Ethereum supply hits historic low amid rising demand
On-chain data from CryptoQuant strongly supports the bullish thesis. 

In the past week, around 18k ETH hit the market, while exchange reserves dropped to an eight-year low of 16 million, with about 183k moving off exchanges and $1.3 billion flowing into Ethereum ETFs.

The setup screams supply-demand squeeze. What’s more, 36 million ETH are already staked, so free-floating supply is getting tight. In this context, rising stablecoin supply adds plenty of dry powder for ETH spot demand.

Source: RWAxyz

In short, even though BTC usually leads Q4, ETH is keeping pace.

Its 9% rally this week isn’t random. Instead, it’s backed by solid on-chain flows, with bids holding under ETH’s two higher lows. With the supply squeeze in play, $4.5k looks set for a clean third higher low.

Therefore, on-chain and structurally, ETH is looking solid for a bullish Q4. Liquidity coming back into the network is giving it real “spot-led” muscle, making a breakout from $4.5k toward $5k feel just around the corner.

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XRP’s latest rally attempt has faltered after failing to break out of its descending wedge pattern, leaving the altcoin struggling to maintain momentum. The cryptocurrency is currently hovering around the $2.94 level, showing little sign of recovery as investor sentiment weakens and whale activity indicates diminishing confidence among large holders.

Recent on-chain data reveals that major XRP investors are offloading their holdings. Wallets holding between 100,000 and 1 million XRP have collectively sold over 100 million tokens in just 10 days — a staggering $300 million in value. This reduction marks the lowest whale holdings in nearly three years, signaling growing caution and risk aversion among big investors. The trend suggests whales are exiting positions to safeguard against potential downside, anticipating further price corrections in the near term.

Supporting this bearish outlook, the XRP Realized Profit/Loss Ratio has surged to a two-month high, according to Glassnode data. This metric shows that investors are selling into strength rather than accumulating, an indication of fading optimism. The spike highlights a wave of profit-taking as traders capitalize on brief price upticks instead of holding for long-term gains. Such behavior reinforces a fragile market structure, increasing the risk of continued price decline unless new buying pressure emerges soon.

If bearish sentiment persists, XRP could fall toward $2.85 or lower, potentially triggering more sell-offs from short-term traders. However, if the market stabilizes and XRP breaks above the $3.12 resistance, it could target $3.27 next. A confirmed breakout might lead to a potential 19% rally toward $3.61, invalidating the current bearish outlook.

With whales retreating and sentiment shaky, XRP’s near-term trajectory hinges on renewed demand and a stronger market rebound.

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An online poll from Michael Saylor underscores intensifying optimism for bitcoin's future, with strong expectations of higher valuations driven by institutional adoption, regulatory progress and limited supply.

Tether Gold (XAUt), the gold-backed token issued by stablecoin leader Tether, is rapidly approaching a $1.5 billion market capitalization as investors flock to digital representations of precious metals. According to the company’s latest data, Tether Gold’s market cap stands at approximately $1.46 billion, backed by 966 gold bars weighing 11,693.4 kilograms. The total minted supply of XAUt is 375,572.25 ounces, with 261,961.71 ounces—valued around $1.01 billion—currently in circulation and 113,610.54 ounces still available for sale.

This surge mirrors gold’s record-breaking rally, with spot prices recently reaching an all-time high of $3,896.49, marking seven consecutive weeks of gains. Analysts attribute this to investors seeking safe-haven assets amid growing concerns over a potential U.S. government shutdown and expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts. As gold prices soar, tokenized versions like XAUt have gained traction, offering greater liquidity and accessibility than traditional bullion.

Over the past year, Tether Gold has appreciated by nearly 46%, including a 10% rise in the last month, cementing its place among the world’s top 100 cryptocurrencies by market cap. Tether is also doubling down on its gold strategy, working with Antalpha—a firm linked to Bitcoin mining giant Bitmain—to raise over $200 million for its new Digital Asset Treasury Company (DATCO). The initiative will focus on expanding institutional access to tokenized gold and holding Tether’s XAUt tokens.

Tether’s broader push into the gold sector includes significant investments, such as a $200 million stake in Toronto-listed Elemental Altus and talks with other global mining and royalty firms. CEO Paolo Ardoino emphasizes that Bitcoin, gold, and land remain Tether’s ultimate hedges “against incoming darker times.” As of June, the company held over $8.7 billion in gold reserves—solidifying its role at the forefront of the digital gold revolution.

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Many investors believe the crypto market could be approaching the end of its current cycle, with the fourth quarter potentially marking a top for Bitcoin. However, fresh on-chain data suggests the opposite — the bull market might still be in its early stages.

According to Glassnode, Bitcoin’s 200-week moving average (200WMA), a long-term indicator that smooths price volatility and has historically only trended upward, has now surpassed $53,000. This level often represents a critical line of long-term support for Bitcoin, reflecting the asset’s growing resilience.

At the same time, Bitcoin’s realized price — the average price at which all coins last moved on-chain — has just risen above the 200WMA, sitting at $54,000. Historically, this crossover has been a bullish signal, marking the transition from bear to bull phases.

In previous cycles, such as 2017 and 2021, the realized price remained above the 200WMA during bull markets, expanding the gap between the two as prices surged. When the realized price eventually dropped below the 200WMA, it consistently indicated the onset of a bear market.

During the 2022 downturn, Bitcoin’s realized price fell below this critical threshold, signaling deep bearish sentiment. But now that it has climbed back above the 200WMA, the technical landscape appears to be flipping bullish once again.

If history repeats itself, Bitcoin’s renewed strength above these key moving averages could suggest that the current rally is just getting started — not nearing its end.

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Tesla is set up for wild ups and downs in the coming quarters, but here's what investors should focus on.

There are a whirlwind of things happening around Tesla (TSLA -1.41%) right now, both good and bad. On the one hand, the company is dealing with a talent exodus with multiple executives leaving, consumer backlash at CEO Elon Musk's political antics, declining global sales, and an aging vehicle lineup, just to name a few.

On the other hand, the company believes it can be the most valuable company in the world as it transitions from vehicle production to a company based on artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and driverless vehicles. The question remains: Where will Tesla's stock trade during all of this madness?

Falling behind?
One of the biggest developments for Tesla investors over the summer happened in Austin, Texas, where the company launched its robotaxi pilot. However, three months into its robotaxi pilot with a small number of Model Ys operating, it still requires a safety driver just in case, and it still only operates with invite-only passengers.

Image source: Tesla.

Sure, it was a step forward after the company had long promised such a service, but Tesla is still behind its primary rival, Waymo, which is moving into new cities and doesn't require a safety driver to supervise its driverless vehicle.

While the slower and smaller initial test may have made investors cautious, Musk remains ambitious. During Tesla's July 23 earnings call, he noted that the autonomous ride-hailing service would reach across most of the country and "probably" address half the U.S. population by the end of 2025 -- lofty targets, to be sure.

No small matter
Make no mistake, this is a huge development for investors and the stakes are high. Tesla's slow rollout has some onlookers pumping the brakes.

"It's an acknowledgment that their software isn't as mature as they thought it was and they're going to need more time with a safety driver," said Carnegie Mellon professor Philip Koopman, an expert in autonomous vehicle safety, according to Automotive News. "That's OK for everyone except the people who invested thinking there'd be a million of these cars on the road by the end of the year," he said. 

Investors looking for a silver lining might have to squint to see it more clearly, but it's there. One reason Tesla remains a serious threat to its rivals such as Waymo is because once the autonomous technology and robotaxi become fully autonomous, the automaker can easily produce tons of vehicles from its factories in California and Texas.

Long term, Tesla's gigafactory production is an advantage. But the company also has a cost advantage over its rivals as it only uses cameras for its self-driving technology, rather than more expensive sensors such as radar and lidar.

Investors also have to keep in mind Tesla may be behind at the moment, but at the same time could make progress faster than its competitors. In fact, if Tesla can change to no safety driver in the next 12 months, that'll be faster than any other robotaxi company that's accomplished the feat. For context, Waymo tested for years with safety drivers before going fully autonomous, but that was back in 2020.

What it all means
Tesla's progress with autonomous vehicles has been slower than desired, but investors should focus on if the company can do it without sensors, and do it effectively. At this point doing it right is much more valuable than doing it faster -- that battle may already be over. That said, Tesla has seemingly gone all-in on its future transition from only producing vehicles to becoming an AI, robotics, and robotaxi service company, which could be lucrative if it's all achieved.

Until then, investors are going to need plenty of patience, especially considering the third quarter is likely to be strong -- remember the end of the $7,500 tax credit pulled demand into the third quarter. That should be followed by several rather bumpy quarters for not only Tesla but the broader electric vehicle industry.

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Amid a backdrop of ongoing geopolitical uncertainty, a weakening U.S. dollar, ongoing market uncertainty, and creeping inflation, precious metals are having a banner year. Gold has set 11 all-time highs and has posted a year-to-date (YTD) gain of more than 45%. Silver, which often follows gold, has outperformed the yellow metal with a YTD gain of nearly 57%. Meanwhile, platinum is up 75% in 2025, trading near a 17-year high. 

In September, the Federal Reserve’s first rate cut since 2024 added another tailwind for precious metal prices. The asset class historically exhibits an inverse correlation with interest rates, which could prove to be a catalyst again this month. According to the CME Group’s FedWatch Tool, there’s currently a 96.7% chance that the Fed will cut rates again at its October meeting. 

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The last time many people heard about palladium was during the height of the pandemic, when thieves across the country made headlines for stealing catalytic converters from vehicles’ exhaust systems. While that’s the foremost use of palladium, accounting for 80% of the precious metal’s demand, its applications span numerous industries. 

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That demand is holding steady in spite of the global shift towards emissions-free electric vehicles (EVs), which is slowing the need for catalytic converters. But industrial consumption—specifically from the electronics industry—is offsetting slipping demand due to EVs. As a result, palladium prices are at their highest levels since July, driven chiefly by concerns about supply constraints and a rebound in industrial demand. 

Those supply constraints are what makes the precious metal particularly attractive in the near to medium term. Russia and South Africa account for around 80% of global output, which leaves the market susceptible to supply chain and geopolitical risks. That will continue to support prices, which this year have reached their highest levels since 2023. 

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But PALL has outperformed the VOO in 2025, posting a YTD gain of more than 36%, while the S&P 500-tracking VOO has returned less than 14% to its shareholders. Its expense of 0.60% is relatively high for a passively managed ETF. But the PALL is truly appealing as a buy-low candidate. 

That may be hard to believe for a fund that’s outperformed every stock market sector in 2025. But zooming out, PALL is down more than 59% from its all-time high on March 4, 2022. After consolidating since Jan. 2024, the fund looks like it could be in the midst of a genuine breakout. 

That notion can be supported by the ETF’s one-year, which displayed a bullish golden cross on June 26 (green circle in the chart above). That pattern, which occurs when the 50-day moving average passes above the 200-day moving average, typically precedes upward price action. Since that golden cross emerged, PALL is up nearly 17%, and I wouldn’t be surprised if that trend continues throughout the remainder of the year.

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, /PRNewswire/ -- Princess Cruises celebrates the maiden voyage of its newest Sphere-Class ship, Star Princess, which is departing Barcelona on an 11-day Inaugural Western Mediterranean voyage. Continuing the brand's tradition of innovation, elegance, and warm service that connects guests to the world and to one another, the gleaming Star Princess now sails as the 17th jewel of the Princess fleet.

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"Star Princess shines brightly as one the largest and most spectacular ships we've ever built, and we proudly welcome excited guests on her inaugural voyage," said Gus Antorcha, President of Princess Cruises. "We wish our Star Princess captain, senior officers, and crew much success – may her voyages be safe, her sunsets unforgettable, and may she shine, as her name promises, in the sky and on the seas."

The 177,800-ton, 4,300-guest Star Princess features 30 distinct dining and bar venues, elevated entertainment and activity offerings, and luxurious accommodations. Here is a closer look at the ship's inaugural season, the highly anticipated naming ceremony, exciting entertainment offerings, and services:

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The 11-day Inaugural Western Mediterranean Voyage (October 4-15, 2025) sails from Barcelona with highly anticipated visits to Marseille, Rome (Civitavecchia), Naples, Sicily, Cartagena (Spain), and Gibraltar, before returning to Barcelona.
After a 7-day Mediterranean voyage, Star Princess sails a transatlantic voyage before debuting in Fort Lauderdale for her Caribbean season and official naming ceremony on November 6, 2025.
After a winter 2025 through spring 2026 season of sundrenched Caribbean cruises, visiting the best destinations the region has to offer, Star Princess sails through the Panama Canal to Seattle for a debut season of 7-day Alaska Inside Passage cruises in the summer of 2026. Star Princess will be the newest and most spectacular ship offering voyages to The Great Land.
Star Princess' Captain Gennaro Arma added, "From leading the newbuild team at the Monfalcone shipyard to watching our amazing crew now guiding her on her maiden voyage with our very first guests, this journey is a true honor for me and our dedicated crew. We warmly invite guests to come aboard our new Star Princess to experience the extraordinary and well-loved service Princess is known for."

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Spellbound by Magic Castle – After its acclaimed debut on sister ship Sun Princess,Spellbound returns to Star Princess with a new theme honoring the golden age of magic and legendary illusionist Richard Valentine Pitchford—better known as The Great Cardini. This one-of-a-kind speakeasy experience at sea enchants guests with its mesmerizing illusions, spaces, and theatrical spirits.
Meridian & Illuminate – Two new, original theatrical shows debut during Star Princess' inaugural season in the most technologically advanced Princess Arena yet, where spectacle takes center stage. Meridian is a sweeping, cinematic spectacle of longing and liberation, set to a lush original score and reimagined chart-toppers. Step aboard Celestial, a grand ship sailing through the age of elegance, where love hides behind velvet masks and fate reveals all. Illuminate: takes place under the velvet canopy of a nostalgic circus tent and peels away illusion to reveal chromatic reverie and unexpected wonder.
Entertainment Beyond the Arena – From vibrant deck parties and lively Piazza celebrations to a reimagined champagne waterfall, Star Princess comes alive after dark. Guests can dance to live music, mingle at themed events, or simply savor the sparkling atmosphere.
The Dome – The new Candlelight Concert Series transforms the glass-enclosed Dome into a glowing haven of music and light. Guests are immersed in works reimagined for today, where live performance and candlelit atmosphere create pure magic under the stars at sea.
Key Features of Star Princess

Luxurious Accommodations: With over 1,500 balcony staterooms, guests enjoy panoramic views from the privacy of their own staterooms. This includes the exclusive Sanctuary Collection suites, mini-suites and balcony staterooms, each offering a private getaway with exclusive amenities.
Stunning Piazza: A signature space of Princess, the elevated Piazza onboard Star Princess offers panoramic views from a sphere of glass, offering the perfect spot to socialize, dine, and enjoy a multitude of entertainment throughout the day and night.
Culinary Excellence: Guests choose from 30 inviting restaurant and bar venues with an unprecedented collection of celebrity collaborators, high-end ingredients, and culinary experiences including an expanded O'Malley's Irish Pub featuring 32 additional seats, and Love by Britto Specialty Dining space, offering 20 additional seats.
Princess' Love Line Premium Liquor Collection: This collection offers a selection of thoughtfully curated wines and spirits, including both spirited selections and non-alcohol* creations by renowned celebrities, such as Pantalones Organic Tequila by Camila and Matthew McConaughey; Sláinte Irish Whiskey by Liev Schreiber; Kylie Minogue's No Alcohol Sparkling Rosé; MEILI Vodka by Jason Momoa; and Love Prosecco by Artist Romero Britto.
Wellness & Recreation: Guests can indulge in relaxation at the two-story Lotus Spa or stay active at the fitness center, which offers dynamic classes, pools, and spas. On the SkyDeck, they'll find a new sports court for pickleball and basketball, along with a jogging track, splash pad, and shaded lounge areas — all with stunning views overlooking the sea.
More information about Star Princess can be found here.

Additional information about Princess Cruises is available through a professional travel advisor, by calling 1-800-PRINCESS (1-800-774-6237), or by visiting the company's website at www.princess.com.

For b-roll footage and high-resolution images of Star Princess, please visit the Star Princess Media Kit.

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Princess Cruises is The Love Boat, the world's most iconic cruise brand that delivers dream vacations to millions of guests every year in the most sought-after destinations on the largest ships that offer elite service personalization and simplicity customary of small, yacht-class ships. Well-appointed staterooms, world class dining, grand performances, award-winning casinos and entertainment, luxurious spas, imaginative experiences and boundless activities blend with exclusive Princess MedallionClass service to create meaningful connections and unforgettable moments in the most incredible settings in the world - the Caribbean, Alaska, Panama Canal, Mexican Riviera, Europe, South America, Australia/New Zealand, the South Pacific, Hawaii, Asia, Canada/New England, Antarctica, and World Cruises. Sun Princess, the brand's new, next-level Love Boat named Condé Nast Traveler's Mega Ship of the Year, introduces the groundbreaking Sphere Class platform and will be joined by sister ship, Star Princess, in Fall 2025. The company is part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE:CCL; NYSE:CUK). 

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WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of CTO Realty Growth, Inc. (NYSE: CTO, CTO-PA) between February 18, 2021 and June 24, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”), of the October 7, 2025 lead plaintiff deadline.

SO WHAT: If you purchased CTO Realty securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

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Drivers for ride-hailing apps like Uber and Lyft will soon have the right to unionize in California as independent contractors, thanks to a bill signed Friday by Governor Gavin Newsom.

This is part of a larger deal between lawmakers, unions, and ride-hailing companies, resulting in the passage of separate bills supporting lower insurance requirements for Uber and Lyft, along with union rights for their drivers. When the deal was first announced in August, Newsom described it as an “historic agreement between workers and business that only California could deliver.”

The Associated Press reports that more than 800,000 drivers will gain the right to join a union and collectively bargain for better pay and benefits. Ramona Prieto, Uber’s head of public policy for California, told the AP in a statement that the two bills “represent a compromise that lowers costs for riders while creating stronger voices for drivers.”

Massachusetts voters passed a ballot measure giving ride-hailing drivers unionization rights last fall.

Despite some investors calling Q4 the end of the cycle, key long-term indicators suggest the bull market may just be getting started. Oct 4, 2025, 6:00 p.m.

Many investors are currently viewing bitcoin through an end-of-cycle lens, suggesting that Q4 could mark the close of the current market cycle. However, two key metrics point to the possibility that the bull market may actually be in its early stages.

Glassnode data shows that the 200-week moving average (200WMA), which smooths bitcoin’s price over a long-term horizon and has historically only trended upwards, has just breached $53,000.

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Meanwhile, the realized price, the average price at which all bitcoin in circulation last moved onchain, has just risen above the 200-WMA at $54,000.

Looking back at previous cycles, we see a consistent pattern. In bull markets, the realized price tends to stay above the 200-WMA, while in bear markets, the opposite occurs.

For example, in the 2017 and 2021 bull markets, the realized price steadily climbed higher and widened its gap above the 200-WMA, before eventually collapsing below it and signaling the start of the bear markets.

While, during the downturn of 2022, the realized price fell below the 200-WMA, it has only recently moved above it. Historically, once the realized price remains above this long-term moving average, bitcoin has tended to push higher as the bull market progresses.

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The BNB Coin price continued its strong bull run this week, reaching its highest point on record. This performance may accelerate as key metrics improve. 

Summary

Binance Coin price continued its strong bull run this week.
The number of transactions on the BSC Chain has soared this month. 
The network will burn tokens worth over $1.2 billion soon. 

Binance Coin (BNB) token jumped to a high of $1,190, up 478% from its lowest level in 2023. This surge has pushed its market capitalization to over $162 billion, making it the fifth-largest cryptocurrency in the industry.

Third-party data shows that most metrics on the BNB Smart Chain have soared in recent months. For example, Nansen data shows the network had over 36 million active addresses, a 6.1% increase month-over-month.

The data also shows that the number of active transactions on the network jumped by 65% in the past 30 days, reaching 413.7 million.

Meanwhile, data by DeFi Llama data shows that the total value locked in the ecosystem rose to $12.52 billion, up sharply from the year-to-date low of under $5 billion. The biggest players in the ecosystem are PancakeSwap, Lista DAO, Venus, and Aster.

BSC’s growth has led to a significant increase in the fees generated by the network. Network fees rose by 117% over the past 30 days to $24.5 million.

The BNB price has also increased due to its deflationary nature, as token unlocks continue. The network will soon burn 1.4 million coins valued at over $2 billion. This is part of its strategy to reduce the number of coins in circulation from 139 million today to 100 million.

BNB Coin price technical analysis 
Binance Coin price chart | Source: crypto.news
The weekly chart shows that the BNB Coin price has surged in recent months. It has broken above key resistance levels at $1,000 and $791—the highest point since November last year.

The Binance Coin price has moved above all major moving averages. Additionally, the Average Directional Index (ADX) and the Average True Range (ATR) indicators have continued to rise.

Therefore, the token will likely continue its upward trend as bulls target the key resistance level at $1,500. However, a move below the psychological level of $1,000 would invalidate the bullish outlook.

In brief
President Trump said his administration is considering $1,000-$2,000 checks for citizens based on tariff revenues.
Americans received up to $3,200 in 2020-2021, up to $40 billion of which was estimated to have been invested in Bitcoin and stocks.
That $3,200 could be worth more than $26,000 today if invested in Bitcoin upon receipt of each payment.
President Donald Trump said this week that his administration is exploring a “distribution” of as much as $2,000 apiece to the American people on account of the funds generated by his tariff policies.

“We also might make a distribution to the people, almost like a dividend to the people of America," the president said in an interview with One America News. “We're thinking maybe $1,000-$2,000.” 

The last time stimulus checks hit the bank accounts of American citizens, up to an estimated $40 billion was expected to be used to buy stocks and Bitcoin.

Stimulus checks were sent to American citizens as part of a $2.2 trillion stimulus package signed under the first Trump administration during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, leading to a surge in Bitcoin and stocks. 

In 2021, with President Joe Biden then in office, another round of stimulus was approved, once more providing Americans with annual incomes below $150,000 with additional checks of up to $1,400. 

If you had invested that first $1,200 into Bitcoin, which was changing hands at $6,878 at the close of April 11, 2020—the first day of direct deposit stimulus payments—then you would have around 0.1744 BTC, worth about $21,270 today. That represents a gain of 1,672%.

Injecting the other two checks into Bitcoin as soon as possible would have provided around another 0.0424 BTC or $5,170 based on the current price

In total, around $3,200 in stimulus checks could have netted you more than $26,000 in Bitcoin if invested in the leading cryptocurrency during those windows.

Though a strong gain, the number pales in comparison to the gains accumulated should you have jammed the funds immediately into Dogecoin. At the meme coin’s 2021 peak, which took place just after the final stimulus, the three stimulus checks would have netted you around 600,000 Dogecoin (DOGE)—about $438,000 worth at its peak.

If you held it all until today, you’d still have nearly $150,000—a gain of more than 4,576%. 

Formal details about the Trump administration’s teased tariff checks remain outstanding, but $2,000 would allow investors to snatch about 0.0165 BTC at present time—over 1.6% of a full coin. Who knows how much that’ll be worth in five years, but if Bitcoin’s history is any indication, then it could be a bet worth making.

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The US must seriously look into diversifying its national balance sheet and that should, ideally, include Bitcoin (BTC),  according to recent statements made by Representative Nick Begich, who is one of the US lawmakers interested in supporting a bill that may see the nation acquiring as many as 1 million Bitcoins (should it materialize but chances of this happening anytime soon are fairly slim).

The Alaska Republican claims that he is a firm believer that the US needs to diversify its national balance sheet. These statements were reportedly made on Wednesday (October 1st) at the BTC in D.C. conference that took place in Washington, D.C.

He pointed out that there’s a great level of emphasis on the gold bullion, which along with Silver has reached all-time highs, perhaps as part of a response to the recent US government shutdown. During times of economic and political uncertainty, investors often resort to what they perceive to be as safe havens, including these precious metals and commodities.

Notably, the US lawmaker also thinks the US should have an additional strong emphasis on bitcoin, the flagship cryptocurrency.

Begich and Senator Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyo., had put forward the “Boosting Innovation, Technology, and Competitiveness through Optimized Investment Nationwide Act,” or BITCOIN Act.

Should this actually pass, then the bill could lead to the establishment of Bitcoin as a strategic US government-backed reserve asset.

This could significantly add to US President Donald Trump‘s executive order to establish a permanent BTC holdings reserve that would be similar to the existing gold reserves.

The newly proposed legislation includes a clear plan for accumulating 1 million bitcoin over a period of 5 years via the incorporation of some budget neutral strategies.

The proposed bill appears to further expand on Trump’s executive order, which has prohibited selling any seized BTC or other digital assets that have been forfeited to the American government via any type of criminal or civil cases and are to maintained in an independently-held stockpile.

It’s worth noting that Senator Lummis and industry professionals like Strategy‘s Michael Saylor have pointed out on several occasions that adopting and accumulating BTC gradually over an extended timeframe could help with paying off the huge US government debt which is around $30 trillion.

Should Bitcoin continue to appreciate at an approximate CAGR of 30%, then this could be achievable to a certain extent. Of course, there’s no guarantee of this actually happening.

Meanwhile, governments in countries like El Salvador have already pursued fairly aggressive Bitcoin accumulating strategies, which appear to be paying off so far. However, nobody can say with complete certainty whether these strategies will be effective over a period of multiple years or decades.

Aster trades at $2.02, just 17% below its $2.43 all-time high, as rising demand and bullish indicators sustain upward momentum.RSI remains in bullish territory after cooling from overbought levels, while ADX nears 25.0, signaling strengthening trend momentum.A breakout above $2.24 could drive ASTER past $2.43, but dropping below $1.87 may trigger a pullback toward $1.63 and halt the rally.Aster (ASTER) is showing renewed bullish momentum after reclaiming the $2 mark, moving closer to its all-time high of $2.43. 

The recent surge in demand has strengthened the altcoin’s position in the market, with traders anticipating another leg up if favorable conditions persist in the coming days.

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Aster Has Some Strength In ItThe Relative Strength Index (RSI) is retracing from the overbought zone, moving back into positive territory. Typically, an overbought RSI signals a potential pullback as bullish sentiment begins to cool.

However, in this case, the indicator remains in the bullish range, suggesting that Aster’s uptrend still has room to extend further.

This moderate correction in RSI could benefit ASTER by allowing buyers to re-enter the market. As long as the RSI maintains its current position above the neutral 50 mark, the token is likely to sustain upward momentum, reinforcing investor confidence in the ongoing rally.

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Aster’s broader market momentum is strengthening, with the Average Directional Index (ADX) nearing the key 25.0 threshold. The ADX measures trend strength, and a rise beyond 25.0 confirms the presence of a strong trend. Given that ASTER is currently in an uptrend, crossing this threshold could amplify its bullish potential.

Once the ADX breaks above 25.0, Aster’s market structure would gain greater stability, signaling that traders are committed to maintaining the rally. This confirmation would provide further validation of the altcoin’s growing momentum.

ASTER ADX. Source: TradingViewASTER Price Nears ATHAt the time of writing, Aster is trading at $2.02 after successfully breaching the $1.87 resistance. The altcoin now sits only 17% below its all-time high of $2.43, suggesting that further gains could be within reach if market sentiment continues to improve.

The technical setup supports a potential climb, as rising momentum and positive indicators could push ASTER above the $2.24 resistance. A breakout from this level would likely propel the token beyond $2.43, marking a new all-time high and solidifying its bullish trajectory.

ASTER Price Analysis. Source: TradingViewHowever, downside risks persist if investors start taking profits. Should selling pressure increase, Aster could drop below the $1.87 support, falling toward $1.63 or lower. Such a decline would invalidate the bullish outlook and pause the ongoing uptrend.

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A recent surge in spot Bitcoin ETF inflows has pushed the price of Bitcoin closer to its last known all-time high as institutions start off October with intense buying ahead of what the general timeline is predicting will be an up only month. The increased Bitcoin ETF inflows, as the U.S.

Litecoin (LTC) has once again drawn attention in the crypto market after staging a decisive breakout above a stubborn resistance at $112. The move, which ignited a 10% surge in less than 24 hours, has placed the token firmly in the spotlight with traders eyeing $135 as the next big target.

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Ethereum’s steward moved part of its crypto coffers this week, converting a chunk of ETH into stablecoins as it adjusts how it funds projects and grants.

Foundation Moves To Stablecoin Holdings
According to reports, the Ethereum Foundation converted 1,000 ETH into stablecoins using the decentralized trading router CoW Swap, a transaction worth about $4.5 million at the time.

The move was executed as part of the foundation’s ongoing treasury actions and was presented as a step to secure more predictable funds for research, grants, and donations. The specific stablecoin or coins received in exchange were not publicly named in initial reports.

The Foundation’s treasurer has been managing a broader plan. Reports have disclosed a previously stated intention to convert up to 10,000 Ether over a period of weeks, and this latest trade appears to be an element of that phased approach rather than a one-off sale.

Holding stable assets gives the foundation a clearer view of its short-term spending power while it evaluates longer-term strategy.

1/ Today, The Ethereum Foundation will convert 1000 ETH to stablecoins via 🐮 @CoWSwap‘s TWAP feature, as part of our ongoing work to fund R&D, grants and donations, and to highlight the power of DeFi.

— Ethereum Foundation (@ethereumfndn) October 3, 2025

Use Of Decentralized Trading Tools
The choice to use CoW Swap — a decentralized aggregator that aims to reduce slippage and market impact — was highlighted in public coverage.

By routing the trade through decentralized infrastructure instead of a single centralized exchange, the Foundation reduced some counterparty and custody concerns.

The execution method was described as careful and aimed at protecting the value of the sale during the swap.

ETHUSD currently trading at $4,486. Chart: TradingView
Alongside the transaction, internal operational decisions have also been articulated. The Foundation indicated it temporarily applied the breaks on open submissions of a grant for its Ecosystem Support Program in order to give attention to the large influx of proposals and prioritize urgent or high-impact work.

Changes in leadership and institutional reorganization, have also been discussed publicly as part of recent organizational action, portrayed in a manner that suggests a transition is underway internally to accompany any change in the direction of treasury management as well.

What Comes Next For The Treasury
Market watchers noted that converting ETH to stablecoins is a common liquidity-management tactic. Volatility in ETH’s price can make budgeting for multi-month support programs difficult; stable assets can smooth out planning.

While some community members saw the sale as a reduction of ETH holdings, others pointed out that the foundation’s core mission — to support Ethereum’s development — remains unchanged.

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The Ethereum Foundation plans to sell 1,000 ETH, worth about $4.5 million, using CowSwap’s DEX TWAP feature.The Foundation said the proceeds will be converted to stablecoins to support ongoing ecosystem operations and grants.While some applaud the Foundation’s transparency, others worry that frequent ETH sales could dampen investor confidence.The Ethereum Foundation has announced plans to sell 1,000 ETH, worth roughly $4.5 million, as ETH’s price climbs above $4,500 for the first time since mid-September.

The sale, disclosed on October 4, will be executed using CowSwap’s Time-Weighted Average Price (TWAP) feature. This automated tool spreads large transactions over time to prevent sudden market disruptions.

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Ethereum Foundation’s 17th ETH Sale This Year Renews Market DebateBy using TWAP, the Foundation aims to reduce price volatility, minimize slippage, and secure more balanced execution prices.

Institutional investors and crypto treasuries often rely on similar strategies to offload large holdings without triggering sharp price swings.

1/ Today, The Ethereum Foundation will convert 1000 ETH to stablecoins via 🐮 @CoWSwap's TWAP feature, as part of our ongoing work to fund R&D, grants and donations, and to highlight the power of DeFi.

— Ethereum Foundation (@ethereumfndn) October 3, 2025
As a result, the proceeds will be converted into stablecoins to fund ongoing operations such as ecosystem research, developer grants, and community donations.

According to the Foundation, this sale aligns with its broader strategy of managing its treasury more efficiently while leveraging DeFi tools.

Meanwhile, according to data from the Strategic ETH Reserve, this marks the Foundation’s 17th ETH sale in 2025. Its remaining balance now stands near 222,720 ETH—worth approximately $1 billion at current prices.

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Ethereum Foundation ETH Holdings. Source: Strategic ETH ReserveThe frequent sales have raised concerns among community members, who argue that such activity can create bearish sentiment and weaken investor confidence.

While some critics have questioned the optics of repeated sales during bullish momentum, others view the move as a necessary step toward responsible treasury management.

Crypto researcher Naly suggested that the Foundation could “highlight the power of DeFi” by using decentralized tools to generate liquidity rather than selling tokens outright.

Naly proposed an alternative: “Supply ETH on Aave, earn interest, borrow stablecoins, and fund operations using DeFi-generated capital.”

Advocates say this method would allow the Foundation to maintain exposure to ETH’s potential upside while still accessing liquidity for expenses.

Still, not all feedback has been negative.

Several community members have praised the Foundation’s transparency for announcing its sales publicly. According to them, this practice is uncommon among large crypto organizations.

As of press time, Ethereum trades around $4,500, up 12% from last week’s low near $4,000, according to BeInCrypto data.

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