Market Signal Briefing

Bitcoin has shifted out of its “trapped between MAs and resistance” phase into a confirmed breakout, with liquidity sweeps and structural shifts tilting the bias strongly bullish.

While short-term pullbacks remain possible, the market structure now favours continuation toward $120K–$124K, where the next significant supply block and sell-side liquidity cluster await.

Technical Analysis
By Shayan

The Daily Chart
On the daily timeframe, BTC has reclaimed the 100-day MA ($114K) and surged through the midpoint of its consolidation range, pressing into the $118K zone just beneath the broader $120K–$124K supply block. This area coincides with a major order block from prior distribution, making it a critical level.

The surge confirms a bullish breakout from the recent major swing high, weakening the broader corrective structure. Although the daily candles show some rejection around $118K, the medium-term structure remains constructive. As long as BTC holds above the $112K–$114K zone — now turned into support — the path of least resistance points higher toward $120K–$124K.

The 4-Hour Chart
The 4-hour structure illustrates the breakout most clearly. After consolidating above $114K, Bitcoin broke through descending resistance, sweeping buy-side liquidity above $116K and pressing into the $118K liquidity pool.

If a pullback unfolds, the $114K–$115K demand block is the key decision point. Sustained bids here would provide the fuel for another push into the $120K–$124K supply cluster. Failure to defend it, however, could drag the price back toward $110K, though this currently appears less likely, given the momentum.

On-chain Analysis
By Shayan

The liquidation heatmap further validates the technical picture by highlighting the dense liquidity clusters currently in play. As Bitcoin rallied from the $109K demand base into the current range, a significant portion of short positions was forced out of the market, which fueled the impulsive move higher.

The heatmap now shows that a particularly heavy concentration of liquidity has formed just above the $118K–$120K region, which is exactly where the price is currently facing resistance. This cluster reflects a build-up of short positions at that level, and if Bitcoin sustains momentum above $118K, the probability of that liquidity being swept grows substantially. The forced liquidations triggered by such a move could act as a catalyst for an extended rally, pushing the asset deeper into the $120K–$124K supply zone.

Beyond this immediate resistance, the heatmap also highlights much larger liquidity concentrations sitting above the $124K swing highs, extending into the $130K–$135K region. These pools act as magnets for price in the medium term, suggesting that if the $120K barrier is cleared convincingly, the market may accelerate toward these higher ranges in search of liquidity.

On the downside, liquidity below current levels is far less concentrated compared to what sits overhead. This relative imbalance indicates that the path of least resistance remains tilted upward, provided that the $114K–$115K reclaimed support continues to hold. The recent rally has already flushed sellers from the $109K base and cleared a large portion of downside liquidity, leaving the market positioned to build on its breakout.

In summary, the heatmap confirms what the structural analysis already suggests: Bitcoin has entered into a new bullish phase, with shorts squeezed from lower levels and liquidity now stacked higher, making the $120K–$124K region the next key battleground. A decisive clearance of this zone could then set the stage for a move into the $124K–$130K liquidity band.

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Key NotesAltcoin market cap jumps to $1.12 trillion as October’s “Uptober” rally begins.XRP surges 4.5% on VivoPower’s treasury expansion and large whale accumulation.Avalanche Treasury Co.announces $675M SPAC deal, boosting AVAX price.
The crypto markets are off to a strong start in October, with the combined market capitalization of altcoins surging to $1.12 trillion. Top altcoins such as XRP

XRP
$2.98

24h volatility:
4.6%

Market cap:
$178.25 B

Vol. 24h:
$6.42 B

, Solana

SOL
$223.7

24h volatility:
6.8%

Market cap:
$121.60 B

Vol. 24h:
$9.38 B

, Avalanche

AVAX
$30.63

24h volatility:
2.3%

Market cap:
$12.93 B

Vol. 24h:
$1.23 B

, and Hyperliquid

HYPE
$48.96

24h volatility:
7.9%

Market cap:
$13.26 B

Vol. 24h:
$652.20 M

all posted significant gains in the past day.

XRP Gains on Corporate Interest
XRP has posted a 4.5% increase in the last 24 hours as buyer demand continues to grow. Nasdaq-listed VivoPower International PLC revealed it had raised $19 million through an equity offering, with proceeds directed toward expanding its XRP holdings.

The company issued new shares at $6.05 each, a premium to its last closing price. This comes after an earlier Regulation S offering, marking a step forward in VivoPower’s digital treasury program.

The announcement coincided with heavy XRP accumulation by large investors. Analyst Ali Martinez noted that whales have purchased roughly 250 million XRP, worth around $745 million, since the start of the week.

250 million $XRP bought by whales in 48 hours! pic.twitter.com/S0DZYQms7i

— Ali (@ali_charts) October 1, 2025

According to the data by CoinMarketCap, 24-hour trading volume has jumped by 33%, with XRP currently testing the crucial $3.0 zone. Analysts suggest that if the token closes above this level, a move toward $3.5 could follow.

AVAX Strengthens on $675M SPAC Deal

Avalanche Treasury Co. (AVAT) also announced a $675 million business combination with Nasdaq-listed Mountain Lake Acquisition Corp. (MLAC). The deal includes $460 million in treasury assets, part of which has already been allocated to AVAX purchases.

AVAT disclosed that it has acquired $200 million in AVAX at a discount, with 18-month priority rights in place.

The market reacted positively, with AVAX climbing 3.5% in the past day, adding $350 million in market cap. The token is currently trading around $30.72 with a market cap of $12.97 billion.

Altcoin Rally Ahead?
October’s rally and upcoming ETF deadlines for several altcoins have revived hopes that the market may finally be preparing for their next big run. While optimism is rising, some analysts warn against declaring a full-blown “altcoin season.”

Crypto trader Daan Crypto Trades noted that the Total Altcoin Market Cap is retesting levels last seen in 2021. He suggested that while certain tokens are likely to outperform, the sector still needs a decisive breakout.

The Total Altcoin Market Cap is giving the 2021 highs another go.

I do still believe that we need to see a clear break and close above to really get the altcoin market properly going again.

Big runners will still be concentrated and there will be outperformers and… pic.twitter.com/RNQiSZ22yD

— Daan Crypto Trades (@DaanCrypto) October 2, 2025

The analyst explained that in previous cycles, once that collective breakout happens, it tends to attract new participants back into the market.

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Ethereum price has managed to break through the $4,400 psychological ceiling as it starts to test the resistance levels. Market indicators point to a bullish breakout on the horizon.

Summary

Ethereum price surpasses the $4,400 threshold, holding out above the previous resistance level and the 30-day moving average.
If ETH fails to hold up above these levels, the token could see a deeper correction that could send it tumbling back to the $4,350 to $4,360 range.

Ethereum’s surge above $4,400 is driven by strong macro and sentiment-driven catalysts. One of the main drivers of the rally is the growing market buzz surrounding crypto ETFs, especially discussions of multi-asset and altcoin ETFs joining the market in the U.S and Asia.

Lately, the U.S market is bracing for what it calls the “ETF Month” in October, which will see the final decision for at least 16 crypto ETFs backed by altcoins like Solana (SOL), Ripple (XRP), and Dogecoin (DOGE). Meanwhile in Asia, Thailand regulators are preparing to draft regulations to facilitate the expansion of the crypto ETF market to include more altcoins beyond Bitcoin.

As Ethereum (ETH) is the second-largest crypto and a foundational layer for DeFi and tokenization, the token is often seen as a prime beneficiary of institutional products that go beyond just the staple Bitcoin. According to data from SoSoValue, Ethereum spot ETFs saw $80.79 million in net inflows, also extending their streak to three consecutive days.

In addition, whale accumulation has been reported across Ethereum wallets, which aligns with the sudden spike in its price. According to data from Coinglass, daily spot trading volume for ETH rose to $7.17 billion. Meanwhile, futures trading volume has reached up to $97.3 billion. Open interest, or money locked into ETH futures, has gone up by nearly 2% to $59 billion.

On Oct. 2, Ethereum price soared by 6.7%, marking a comeback after it mostly held its ground above the $4,000 zone for the past few days. Its market cap has also seen an increase of 6.3%, amounting to $531 billion.

Ethereum price analysis
According to data from TradingView, Ethereum has pushed strongly above $4,400, printing a clear bullish breakout. The move coincided with a surge in momentum, visible in the steep rise of the price candles and the separation from the 30-period moving average, which sits lower at around $4,396.

The Relative Strength Index is currently hovering around 72, which places Ethereum in the overbought territory. This indicates that while bullish sentiment remains dominant, ETH could be at risk of a short-term pullback or consolidation as traders take profit.

Historically, readings above 70 often come before a pause in upward momentum. However, strong breakouts could also keep the RSI elevated for an extended period.

Ethereum price has risen above the 30-day moving average, indicating a breakout | Source: TradingView
Despite the risk of a short-term pullback, the breakout above $4,400 was rapid and sharp; with only a little resistance slowing ETH down. This rapid price surge suggests a wave of buy orders, possibly from whales or momentum traders, that pushed Ethereum higher in such a short span of time.

The next resistance zone for the token will be near the $4,450 to $4,500 range, a psychological round number that may attract sellers. If bulls maintain control, ETH has a chance of rising toward higher resistance zones.

On the other hand, immediate support lies around the breakout level of $4,400. If Ethereum dips below $4,400, the next cushion would be near the 30-day MA at $4,396, followed by stronger support in the $4,350 to $4,360 range. If it fails to hold above these levels, Ethereum price could trigger a deeper correction. Therefore, as long as ETH stays above $4,400, the breakout remains intact.

Ethereum (ETH) has bounced back from recent lows and is now trading near the $4,500 level, signaling a strong recovery despite selling pressure from long-term holders (LTHs). While these influential investors continue to trim their positions, other market participants are stepping in with fresh capital inflows, helping ETH maintain upward momentum.

On-chain data shows Ethereum’s Liveliness metric rising, an indicator that LTHs are actively selling. Historically, when this group reduces exposure, it increases market volatility and often sparks selling cascades. Their cautious stance suggests uncertainty about Ethereum’s ability to sustain short-term gains. Since LTHs control a significant share of supply, their actions are closely watched as a potential drag on ETH’s price.

However, Ethereum’s resilience is being supported by inflows from short- and mid-term investors. The Chaikin Money Flow (CMF) has climbed sharply, reflecting consistent buying activity and growing conviction among these groups. This demand has so far offset the effects of LTH selling, signaling broader confidence in Ethereum’s long-term value.

Currently, ETH is priced around $4,383, with the $4,500 mark acting as key resistance. Multiple attempts to flip this level into support have failed, making it a crucial barrier for determining the next trend. A breakout above $4,500 could open the path toward $4,775 and potentially retest the all-time high near $4,956. Sustained inflows would reinforce bullish momentum and strengthen Ethereum’s price outlook.

On the downside, failure to clear resistance risks a pullback toward $4,222 support, and possibly $4,074, which would weaken the bullish case. For now, Ethereum’s trajectory depends on whether inflows continue to outweigh long-term holder exits, making the coming days critical for ETH’s near-term direction.

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This coin is well designed, well managed, and it has a reasonable use case.

Lottery tickets might make headlines when someone wins, but owning increasingly valuable systems often makes millionaires. The investments that truly change a household's net worth tend to pair open-ended demand with incentives that compound over time.

But does BNB, (BNB 2.79%) the Binance crypto exchange's native token, clear the bar here? Let's analyze it and make a determination, because the buzz around this asset right now suggests that a lot of investors are looking to it for life-changing returns.

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What BNB is built to do
In a nutshell, BNB exists to make the Binance and the BNB Chain experiences both cheaper and smoother.

Investors who hold and use BNB on Binance receive gas fee discounts, and the token is also the gas that pays for transactions on the BNB Chain and its layer-2 (L2) network, opBNB. If you aren't familiar, Binance is one of the biggest and most important cryptocurrency exchanges, so by offering traders incentives to buy and hold BNB, it can potentially generate a lot of fees. That's assuming that the exchange itself is getting consistent traffic, which in Binance's history has not been much of a problem except when it faced legal challenges in the U.S.

Under the hood, BNB uses a proof-of-staked-authority (PoSA) model. So, holders can delegate their holdings for validators who secure the network and share fee revenue via staking. In practice, this makes BNB a productive asset inside its own ecosystem's economy rather than a purely speculative play. But the annual yield on staked BNB is usually between 3% and 7%, depending on how investors opt to stake their tokens, so there is little in the way of millionaire-maker potential via staking alone.

Other mechanisms are similarly positive, but probably not game changers from the perspective of getting rich quick.

For example, the coin has two ongoing token burning systems that tighten its floating supply. Auto-burning aims to reduce total BNB outstanding toward 100 million from its current supply of 139.1 million via regularly scheduled and automated burn events, with the burn size adjusting dynamically based on price and block production. The second function continuously destroys a portion of all collected gas fees in real time, tying the exchange's traffic to burning directly.

In other words, the coin's design gives investors plenty of reasons to keep BNB in their wallets while they're trading on Binance. That means that so long as the Binance ecosystem is healthy and growing, holders can benefit even without any headline-grabbing catalysts.

For most cryptocurrencies, this counts as a very good setup, considering that Binance itself has a good track record of remaining relevant over the years and surviving legal difficulties and bear markets alike.

The ecosystem ceiling matters here
BNB's success is tied to how large and valuable the Binance ecosystem can get.

Today, BNB trades near $950, with a market cap around $134 billion, hot off a wild rally over the last three months. What's more, the BNB Chain is busy by crypto standards, and the decentralized finance (DeFi) total value locked (TVL) on the network sits near $7.5 billion, with many millions of daily active addresses processing tens of millions of transactions. It's undeniable that Binance is generating real value here.

Therefore, the coin already reflects a mature, large-scale network that works as advertised. Once again, it bears emphasizing that in the crypto sector, it rarely gets much better than this exact scenario.

But the cloud within the silver lining is that it's likely that BNB's growth will come from onboarding more investors to the exchange, and through expanding use by existing Binance users rather than from a step change in global demand. Which is to say, growth will be incremental rather than a rocket ship, and that means BNB is simply not very likely to make anyone into a millionaire, even if it once did just that.

Could BNB still beat the market from here? Yes, it could.

Supply will continue to be in the favor of long-term holders, while the exchange's usage creates fees that sustain staking returns and might even increase them a bit, thereby incentivizing more capital to stay on the chain. Time and activity could do plenty of quiet compounding, and it is very unlikely that Binance has reached the bottom of its target market despite its prominence.

Thus BNB can still be a decent pick for patient investors who want exposure to a functioning, fee-generating network with programmatic supply reduction and staking. It is not, however, positioned like an open-architecture platform chasing the largest possible surface area that one could expect to have a chance of going to the moon. This means that, while the coin can appreciate in value significantly, expecting millionaire-maker outcomes from here is too big of a stretch to be believable.

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Pendle Finance is integrating with Plasma’s digital bank to bring its DeFi yield products to global users, including the unbanked, unlocking new opportunities for earning on stablecoins.

Summary

Five yield markets will launch on Plasma, with APYs ranging from 12.67% (USDe) to 649% (sUSDai).
$900,000 in weekly XPL token incentives will support Yield Token holders and liquidity providers.

Pendle Finance (PENDLE) has announced its integration with Plasma Foundation’s digital bank, giving global users direct access to its DeFi yield products. At launch, five yield markets will go live on Plasma, with start dates and indicative APYs as follows:

sUSDe Pool – Launching 15 Jan 2026 | 25.9% APY | $8.74M liquidity
USDe Pool – Launching 15 Jan 2026 | 12.67% APY | $14.34M liquidity
syrupUSDT Pool – Launching 29 Jan 2026 | 190% APY | $163K liquidity
USDai Pool – Launching 19 Mar 2026 | 36.72% APY | $6.47M liquidity
sUSDai Pool – Launching 19 Mar 2026 | 649% APY | $64.8K liquidity

In addition, Pendle confirmed that $900,000 worth of XPL tokens will be distributed each week as incentives across Plasma’s markets. These rewards are expected to lift yields for Yield Token (YT) holders — who speculate on variable returns — and liquidity providers (LPs) — who earn fees by supplying capital to the markets — while Principal Token (PT) investors gain the chance to secure higher fixed rates.

The announcement follows Plasma’s mainnet beta earlier this month, which launched with over $2 billion in stablecoin liquidity and over 100 integrations. Plasma positioned itself as a stablecoin-native Layer 1 with sub-second finality and Bitcoin-secured DeFi. On day one, Ethena integrated its USDe and sUSDe stablecoins across Aave, Curve, Balancer, and Fluid, establishing them as core dollar assets.

Now, Pendle joins the network, building on this foundation to expand their adoption through its fixed- and variable-yield products. USDe is particularly noteworthy, having reached a circulating supply of over $13 billion, highlighting the scale of liquidity that both Plasma and Pendle can leverage for yield generation.

The metaverse token rides a 17% weekly rally, crossing $0.32 as its community weighs a governance shake-up.

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October 2, 2025 │ 8:00 AM GMT

Created by Gabor Kovacs from DailyCoin

Decentraland’s native token, MANA, extended its late-September rally on Thursday, surging more than 11% in the past 24 hours to reach $0.32. 

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The move caps a 17% gain since September 25, with trading volumes jumping 102% to $33.8 million. At the same time, social media attention around the virtual-world project nearly doubled, signaling a renewed interest from investors and the community. So what is driving the rally?

Technical Breakout and Market MomentumMANA’s latest upswing has brought the token to a pivotal level. The price now sits directly on its 200-day moving average at $0.32, which acts as a resistance line. A decisive close above this threshold could spark a medium-term bullish signal after months of weakness.

Source: TradingViewMomentum indicators suggest a cautiously bullish picture. The relative strength index (RSI) stands in the mid-50s, suggesting room for further upside without yet entering overbought territory.

Still, MANA is down more than 30% year-to-date, and failure to hold the $0.32 level could see the token slip back into its prolonged consolidation range.

DAO Vote: Cost-Cutting and Governance ReformBeyond the charts, Decentraland’s community is also facing a governance crossroads. The Decentraland DAO is currently voting on whether to dissolve its DAO Committee and transfer execution duties to a new 3-of-5 multisig wallet.

The proposed wallet would require multiple independent approvals, drawing signers from the DAO Council, Security Advisory Board, the Decentraland Foundation, and a security or community representative.

The proposal follows the suspension of the DAO’s grants program, which left the committee with little work but a $7,200 monthly cost. Supporters argue that eliminating the committee will reduce unnecessary spending while maintaining operational security. As of October 2, 63% of voters support the change, while 37% oppose it. Voting is set to close on October 10.

Crypto Rebound Adds FuelMANA’s rally is also unfolding against the backdrop of a mild rebound across digital assets. On Thursday morning, the total cryptocurrency market cap rose more than 3% to $3.99 trillion. 

The Fear & Greed Index remains neutral at 42, while the Altcoin Season Index reads 59 out of 100, below peak exuberance. The average crypto RSI stands at 56.6, indicating a neutral but slightly positive trend.

Why This MattersFor now, all eyes remain on the Decentraland (MANA) $0.32 level. A strong weekly close above this line would mark a significant technical shift and potentially a new bullish rally.

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People Also Ask:What is Decentraland?

Decentraland is a blockchain-based virtual world where users can buy, sell, and develop virtual land, assets, and experiences. It operates on the Ethereum blockchain.

What is MANA?

MANA is the native cryptocurrency of Decentraland. It’s used to purchase virtual land, items, and services within the Decentraland ecosystem and can also be traded on crypto exchanges.

How does MANA price affect Decentraland?

MANA’s price reflects the demand for virtual assets and engagement within Decentraland. Higher MANA prices can indicate growing interest in the platform.

How does the DAO vote impact MANA holders?

The DAO vote aims to dissolve the DAO Committee and move tasks to a multisig wallet. This could reduce unnecessary spending and improve security, which may be positive for MANA’s long-term value.

Is MANA only used for gaming?

No. While Decentraland is often associated with gaming and metaverse experiences, MANA has broader utility, including governance, virtual real estate, and NFTs within the platform.

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XRP ended Q3 2025 with a 31% rally, climbing from $2.20 in July to $2.92 by September’s close, marking one of its best quarters in years. The bullish quarterly candle was the first decisive close above long-term resistance since 2017, fueling optimism that the asset could mirror its historic breakout pattern.

Analysts like Mikybull argue that XRP’s multi-year inverse head-and-shoulders breakout sets up potential upside toward $4.70 in the near term and even higher targets over the longer cycle.

XRP's price trends to the upside on the daily chart. Source: XRPUSD on Tradingview
CTO Exit Sparks Mixed Signals for XRP Investors
Caution has returned to the XRP community after Ripple’s Chief Technology Officer, David Schwartz, unexpectedly left.

His departure has caused a split among traders: some see his final remarks as a subtle hint at XRP’s long-term potential to compete with Bitcoin, while others view it as a warning to secure profits following the token’s strong Q3 rally.

Adding to the uncertainty, several early investors on X, like Crypto Bitlord, have echoed “time to sell” calls, arguing that the recent surge could trigger a bout of volatility before institutional ETF-driven inflows materialize.

ETF Hopes Push Against Sell-Side Pressure
One of the strongest bullish drivers remains the increasing likelihood of an XRP spot ETF approval. The SEC is reviewing multiple applications, including Grayscale’s, with decisions expected between October 18 and November 14.

Prediction markets now price the approval odds at over 99%, suggesting that institutional capital could soon flood into the asset. Analysts believe that a green light could push XRP to $20–$30 by 2026, especially if inflows mirror the surges seen in Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs earlier this year.

On-chain data also supports accumulation, with exchange reserves decreasing, indicating that tokens are moving into self-custody and staking pools. Meanwhile, open interest has grown to $1.4 billion, although options activity remains thin, leaving leveraged longs vulnerable to corrections if resistance holds.

Technical Picture: $2.96 Breakout or $2.70 Retest
Currently, XRP trades at $2.94, holding above the 200-day SMA at $2.50 while facing resistance at the 50-day SMA ($2.96). Support is in the $2.70–$2.80 range, with deeper downside risk if sellers push toward $2.50.

Momentum indicators remain neutral, with the RSI at 47, indicating room for accumulation before a significant move.

If XRP closes multiple days above $2.96, analysts expect confirmation of a new rally, targeting $3.65 in the short term and $4.70 as the next major resistance. Not breaking resistance could lead October to stay in consolidation, with November being the next breakout attempt.

Cover image from ChatGPT, XRPUSD chart from Tradingview

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While a recent wave of corporate digital asset treasuries is starting to show signs of a bubble, the long-term outlook is positive, according to TON Strategy CEO Veronika Kapustina.

“I think, look, obviously, it looks like it’s a bubble. As in, all the indicators look like it’s a bubble,” Kapustina told Cointelegraph during the Token2049 conference in Singapore.

Kapustina explained that they are different from other bubbles we’ve seen in crypto and TradFi “because it’s a new segment of finance.” DATs became “the trade of the summer,” and people saw it as “fast money,” with a lot of “fast money going in,” she said. 

“So we’re now having smarter investors look at it closely and really differentiate the wheat from the chaff.” Kapustina described DATs as a “bridge between traditional finance and crypto,” adding that she doesn’t think there will be a crash, but there could be consolidation as newly launched DATs struggle to reach their targets. 

“There’s a lot of excitement for a surge in something new. Then it peters out, and a bit of consolidation, and then the real medium to long-term capital comes in,” Kapustina said.

Strategy’s Michael Saylor, the treasury pioneerKapustina explained that while Michael Saylor’s Strategy Inc. pioneered the DAT model with Bitcoin (BTC), this year has proven the model works beyond just Bitcoin, with successful launches around Ether (ETH), Solana (SOL), and her own company, which is a treasury for The Open Network’s native token, Toncoin (TON).

Kapustina said there are several evolution paths for DATs, including infrastructure provision, potential banking services and acquiring banking licenses, mergers and acquisitions, and technology bridges between chains.

Over the long term, investors will be able to appreciate the true value of DATs from a “functionality perspective, from a utility perspective, for the networks they invest in, in terms of not just being a bridge between TradFi and crypto, but securing the network,” she said. 

Crypto treasuries accumulate Corporate crypto treasuries have been hoovering up digital assets all year, despite many cryptocurrencies being close to all-time high values.

There is currently more than 1.3 million BTC worth around $157.7 billion, equating to 6.6% of the circulating supply, in public and private corporate treasuries, according to BitcoinTreasuries.NET. 

Meanwhile, Ether DATs have scooped up 5.5 million ETH worth roughly $24 billion and around 4.5% of the total supply, according to StrategicEthReserve. 

Bitcoin DATs continue to load up. Source: BitcoinTreasuries.NET. Magazine: Quitting Trump’s top crypto job wasn’t easy: Bo Hines

Additional reporting by Ciaran Lyons.

TLDR:

Treasury and IRS interim guidance allow Strategy to exclude unrealized Bitcoin gains from CAMT liability.
Strategy recently bought 196 BTC, bringing total Bitcoin holdings to 640,031 coins.
The average cost basis of Strategy’s Bitcoin vault is approximately $73,983 per BTC.
Michael Saylor plans to build Strategy’s Bitcoin treasury toward a $1 trillion asset pile.

Something has changed in crypto tax policy. Strategy’s CEO, Michael Saylor, says new guidance from the U.S. Treasury and IRS means his company does not expect to owe the corporate alternative minimum tax (CAMT) on unrealized Bitcoin gains. 

That shift removes a major uncertainty over how Strategy reports its massive Bitcoin holdings. The move arrives as Strategy continues to stack crypto, now holding over 640,000 BTC and reaffirms its ambition to build a $1 trillion Bitcoin treasury. 

Below is what this means and how it connects to Strategy’s broader crypto strategy.

What the CAMT Update Means for Strategy and Crypto
Michael Saylor tweeted that because of Treasury and IRS interim guidance, Strategy 

“does not expect to be subject to the Corporate Alternate Minimum Tax (CAMT) due to unrealized gains on its Bitcoin holdings.”

In simple terms: gains on Bitcoin that the company hasn’t sold won’t count toward the extra tax calculation.

That’s a big relief. Previously, Strategy had disclosed that unrealized gains could trigger CAMT liability in future years. The new rules allow corporations to exclude unrealized gains and losses in calculating their adjusted financial statement income for CAMT purposes.

The IRS and Treasury released interim rules (Notice 2025-46 and 2025-49) on September 30 to clarify many CAMT issues. Among those clarifications: how fair-value accounting and mark-to-market adjustments apply. Under this guidance, Strategy expects to be exempt from CAMT on its crypto holdings.

Market reaction was swift. Strategy’s stock (MSTR) ticked higher after the news, reflecting that investors see one less tax headwind. The new guidance reduces a structural risk for companies holding Bitcoin. 

As a result of Treasury and IRS interim guidance issued yesterday, Strategy does not expect to be subject to the Corporate Alternate Minimum Tax (CAMT) due to unrealized gains on its bitcoin holdings. $MSTR https://t.co/DEgluG8oEN

— Michael Saylor (@saylor) October 1, 2025

Strategy’s Bitcoin Accumulation and the $1 Trillion Ambition
According to an earlier report by Blockonomi, Strategy disclosed it added 196 BTC,  about $22.1 million worth,  in its latest acquisition. With that purchase, it now holds 640,031 BTC in total. The average cost basis remains relatively low (about $73,983 per BTC), meaning the bulk of the position sits in paper profit.

Saylor has publicly laid out a grand ambition: to amass a $1 trillion Bitcoin treasury. He refers to Bitcoin as “digital energy, property, and capital” in cyberspace, and believes Strategy and other firms can eventually reach that scale.

That goal is audacious. To get there, Strategy would need to keep acquiring Bitcoin aggressively over many years. The new CAMT clarity helps by reducing a tax overhang that might otherwise slow accumulation.

Still, the company’s approach draws scrutiny. Some argue that its dependence on capital markets to fund these purchases introduces dilution risk. But with the CAMT question largely resolved, one major barrier to its growth path looks clearer

Ethereum has overtaken Tron in USDT flows with analysts noting that this shift could drive an ETH-led altcoin rally as Bitcoin dominance weakens.

Summary

$26.6B in USDT flows recorded on Ethereum.
Bitcoin dominance falls to 57.4% as alts gain.
Analysts expect ETH-led altcoin season as liquidity patterns shift.

Ethereum has overtaken Tron as the main hub for USDT transfers, with $26.6 billion recorded on-chain.

According to an Oct. 2 analysis by CryptoQuant contributor BorisD, the move suggests risk appetite in crypto markets is rotating toward Ethereum (ETH). This is often a precursor to wider altcoin rallies. Tron (TRX) activity has stayed flat, indicating its flows are mostly tied to exchange and user transfers rather than leveraged positioning.

Liquidity shift favors Ethereum
Stablecoin activity doesn’t dictate immediate price moves, but it does show where capital is prepared to move next. When flows tilt toward Ethereum, traders typically increase leverage across altcoin markets. That transition often marks the start of a “risk-on” cycle, with volatility rising as capital rotates away from Bitcoin (BTC).

This trend comes as October, often referred to as “Uptober”, begins with historical tailwinds. Over the past decade, Bitcoin has averaged 21.8% monthly gains in October. But the latest market data points to altcoins gaining more traction, with Ethereum dominance slipping and capital flowing toward high-beta tokens like Solana and decentralized exchange assets.

Signs of altcoin season building
Over 75% of the top altcoins have outperformed Bitcoin over the last 90 days, as per the Altcoin Season Index, which has risen to 76 out of 100, its highest level since Dec. 2024. The market value of altcoins, apart from Bitcoin and stablecoins, has more than doubled in the last month, reaching $1.63 trillion.

Meanwhile, Bitcoin dominance has dropped below 60% for the first time since July, highlighting rotation into smaller-cap assets. Additionally, analysts point out that substantial USDT mints, with values ranging from $1 billion to $3 billion, have been placed into exchanges, offering liquidity that often comes before sharp, high-risk asset movements.

Regulatory and macro drivers add to the setup. Recent rate cuts by the Federal Reserve and impending Securities and Exchange Commission rulings regarding spot ETFs for assets like Litecoin and XRP are viewed as catalysts. Trump’s promise to increase the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s role in overseeing cryptocurrency and other political support have further improved sentiment.

Current liquidity patterns indicate that Ethereum may lead the next leg higher, even though the rally’s sustainability is dependent on funding rates, open interest, and exchange inflows. If history is a guide, capital rotating through ETH before spreading to smaller altcoins could mark the start of a new cycle.

AVAX price shot up to hit an intraday high of $31.32 hours after the Avalanche Treasury Co., which is backed by the Avalanche foundation, announced plans to become a public vehicle dedicated to acquiring up to $1 billion worth of AVAX in its treasury.

Summary

AVAX price briefly rallied as Avalanche Treasury Co. officially announced its Nasdaq plans.
Avalanche Treasury Co. plans to allocate over $1 billion worth of AVAX tokens in the long run.

Avalanche Treasury Co. will go public through a business combination with Mountain Lake Acquisition Corp, the company said in an Oct. 1 press release. The merger is expected to be completed by the first quarter of 2026, following which the company will start trading on Nasdaq under the ticker AVAT.

Following the merger, the new entity is expected to be valued at over $675 million. Of this, approximately $460 million was raised via a funding round, which saw participation from several prominent investors, including Dragonfly, ParaFi Capital, Pantera Capital, VanEck, and Galaxy Digital, among others, along with individual backers such as Ava Labs co-founder Emin Gün Sirer.

The remainder of the value stems from the capital already held by Mountain Lake Acquisition Corp, which had previously been seeded with roughly $230 million ahead of the deal.

Upon launch, the company plans to direct its efforts and allocate its resources to the goal of becoming a strategic “growth engine” for the Avalanche ecosystem, according to CEO Bart Smith.

“We intend to deploy capital to empower the best builders and accelerate the most promising technologies on Avalanche, which we believe creates a powerful cycle of value. As the network thrives through our strategic support, the fundamental value of our own treasury can grow with it,” Smith said.

Smith, who is a Wall Street veteran with over two decades of experience at firms like Susquehanna International Group and AllianceBernstein, will lead AVAT alongside an advisory board made up of some of the most recognizable names in the digital asset space, including Aave founder Stani Kulechov, Blockworks cofounder Jason Yanowitz, and Dragonfly partner Haseeb Qureshi, with Emin Gün Sirer serving as a strategic advisor.

“This team and advisory group have the institutional credibility and crypto-native expertise to execute at scale,” said Paul Grinberg, Chairman & CEO of Mountain Lake Acquisition Corp.

Avalanche Treasury Co. to buy AVAX at a discount
As part of its goal to accumulate more than $1 billion worth of AVAX tokens, which would account for over 8% of AVAX’s circulating supply based on current prices, the company has already begun purchasing AVAX directly from the Avalanche Foundation at a discounted rate.

For its first purchase, the company acquired $200 million worth of AVAX tokens, and this structure delivers an entry point at approximately 0.77 times the net asset value, giving investors a roughly 23% discount relative to current AVAX prices and most passive ETF alternatives.

AVAX price fails to break out
Avalanche (AVAX) price initially reacted to the news and rallied a little over 2% in the hours after the news surfaced, but momentum failed to hold as it failed to decisively flip the resistance around $30-$31 into support.

AVAX price — Oct. 2 | Source: crypto.news
At press time, it had lost almost all of those gains but was still up over 30% from September lows. A major driver of these gains has been the growing institutional appetite for AVAX as a treasury asset this month.

Besides AVAT, AgriFORCE Growing Systems, a small agricultural tech company turned Bitcoin mining company, has recently announced plans to rebrand as AVAX One and pivot into a digital asset treasury model focused on Avalanche.

Tron Inc., a TRX-linked treasury company, has experienced a dramatic 85% decline in its stock price since peaking at $12.80 on June 20, 2025. The Nasdaq-listed firm, which went public through a reverse merger with SRM Entertainment in late July, has been part of a larger downturn impacting crypto-linked public companies.

Plasma’s XPL token has fallen 45% from its peak, and founder Paul Faecks has denied rumors of insider selling, market maker ties, or team exits.

Summary

XPL token fell 45% from peak after launch hype.
Rumors alleged team token dumps and market maker ties.
Founder Paul Faecks denied sales, citing 3-year lockups.

The volatility followed XPL’s rapid rise after its late September launch. The token debuted around $1.00, quickly surged to an all-time high of $1.69 by Sept. 28, and then slipped back to $0.74–$1.08 within days.

The sharp decline sparked accusations on social media that Plasma insiders had sold large allocations, pointing to the team’s past ties with Blast and Blur, as well as speculation about involvement from market maker Wintermute.

Addressing the Plasma token sale
On Oct. 1, Plasma co-founder and CEO Paul Faecks addressed the claims directly on X. He said no member of the team or early investors has sold any XPL, since their allocations are subject to a three-year lockup with a one-year cliff. “All investor and team XPL is locked,” he noted, adding that circulating supply has only come from the public sale and liquidity allocations.

We’ve seen a number of rumors circulating since the launch of XPL and want to set the record straight.

1/ No team members have sold any XPL. All investor and team XPL is locked for 3 years with a 1 year cliff.

2/ Of our team of ~50, three spent time at Blur or Blast. Our team…

— Paul (@pauliepunt) October 1, 2025

On questions about team composition, Faecks stressed that only three of Plasma’s roughly 50 employees had any connection to Blur or Blast. He highlighted that the team also includes professionals with experience at Google, Facebook, Square, Goldman Sachs, and Temasek, saying it was misleading to label Plasma as “ex-Blast.”

He also addressed speculation about Wintermute, stating that Plasma “has not engaged Wintermute as a market maker and has never contracted Wintermute for any of their services.” He emphasized that the company has no insider information about Wintermute’s token holdings beyond what is publicly visible.

Building beyond the FUD
The statement comes after a highly publicized token generation event on Sept. 25 that attracted more than $3 billion in trading volume within hours and listings on major exchanges including Binance, OKX, and Upbit. 

Plasma raised $373 million in July through a public sale, well above its $50 million target, which helped fuel the hype around launch. With $2 billion in stablecoin total value locked and more than 100 decentralized finance integrations at mainnet beta, the project positioned itself as a specialized layer 1 chain for stablecoins.

Despite the strong fundamentals, community concerns intensified as early profit-taking combined with large wallet transfers visible on-chain. Some critics labeled the launch unfair to retail buyers, while others accused the team of fueling a “whale-sale.”

Faecks’ message sought to ease those doubts by reiterating that Plasma’s focus is on long-term infrastructure rather than short-term speculation.

For now, XPL trades roughly 40–45% below its peak. Whether the founder’s reassurances calm the market may depend on continued transparency, sustained adoption of Plasma’s stablecoin ecosystem, and broader conditions in the altcoin market.

CEO and founder Paul Faecks has shut down rumors about XPL after investors bashed the project for allegedly selling locked tokens, which could have been the reason why the token tanked by almost 45% in price in the last four days.

The Tether-backed Layer-1 stablecoin-focused payments network came under fire this week after online chatter that team members had sold locked XPL tokens spread. Trying to calm the community, Paul issued a rebuttal statement on X on Thursday, insisting that no such sales had taken place.

“No team members have sold any XPL,” he wrote. “All investor and team XPL is locked for three years with a one-year cliff.”

Accusations spew in relations with other projects
The allegations directed at Plasma went beyond insider token sales to accusations that most members of its development team came from Blast and Blur, two projects that are down 99% from their all-time-high price levels at the time of this publication.

Faecks told the community that only three of Plasma’s roughly 50 employees had worked at either Blast or Blur. 

“Our team members also come from Google, Facebook, Square, Temasek, Goldman Sachs, and Nuvei. To say our team is ‘ex-Blast’ is to say it is ‘ex’ of any of these firms. We are proud of the team we’ve assembled at Plasma,” he surmised.

The project founder also addressed the rumors about supposed token transfers to Wintermute, a London-based market-making firm. On-chain data shared by an anonymous account on X suggested large quantities of XPL were moved from the Plasma Team Vault to exchanges, totaling more than 600 million tokens by late September.

OK so I actually dug into what happened with $XPL, the vaults, and the Wintermute accusations.

First, I wanted to see where the Plasma Team Vault was sending their tokens so I looked at each notable transfer from their vault.

Vault address:… https://t.co/xZgm9D2u0U pic.twitter.com/lKbWmuh2AA

— ManaMoon (@ManaMoonNFT) September 30, 2025

According to the analysis, approximately 250 million XPL were sent to Binance, 120 million to Bitfinex, and another 260 million to other centralized exchanges. The account, going by the username ManaMoonNFT, suggested Wintermute wallets may have handled a significant share of these tokens, adding fuel to the suspicions of coordinated selling by the Plasma team.

“The Wintermute Binance deposit also received a lot of tokens from exchanges and seemed to have started marketmaking a bit on day 1, but the activity and size of tokens moved seemed to increase starting day 2… If team selling happened, it was probably on Binance,” the user wrote.

Faecks denied having any relationship with Wintermute by insisting Plasma “has not engaged Wintermute as a market maker.” 

“We have never contracted with Wintermute for any of their services. We have the same information as the public on Wintermute’s ownership of XPL. Plasma is laser-focused on building the future of money and won’t be commenting further. Now back to work,” the founder concluded.

XPL public sale and token allocations
XPL is the native token of Plasma that facilitates transaction settlement, staking rewards for validators, and ecosystem incentives. According to the project developers, the token has a similar function to Bitcoin on the Bitcoin blockchain and Ether on Ethereum, acting as both a utility and reward mechanism.

During its public sale held on July 17, 10% of the 10 billion tokens XPL supply, equivalent to one billion tokens, was distributed to deposit campaign participants. 

Coins purchased by non-US buyers were unlocked at the launch of Plasma’s public mainnet beta on September 25, while those acquired by US investors are subject to a 12-month lock-up ending July 2026.

According to Plasma’s insight on XPL allocations. 40% of the total supply, or four billion tokens, were reserved for ecosystem and growth purposes. Of this total, 800 million were unlocked immediately at mainnet beta to fund liquidity, DeFi incentives, and exchange integrations. 

3.2 billion tokens are being released monthly over three years, reaching full unlock by the third anniversary of the mainnet beta, which falls around September 2028. The development team holds about 2.5 billion tokens locked under a one-year cliff for one-third of the allocation and gradual release of the remainder over two years, as Paul insinuated.

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Ethereum staking growth has stalled at 36 million ETH, signaling rising investor caution post-Merge.ETF inflows into Ethereum have flattened since August, undermining a key bullish narrative.Stablecoin netflows to exchanges have turned negative, reducing spot liquidity for ETH upside.Ethereum (ETH) is entering October with heightened expectations as optimism around “Uptober” fuels hopes of a strong rally.

Yet beneath the surface, several concerning signals suggest Ethereum investors may need to tread carefully.

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The positive sentiment comes after the second-largest altcoin on market cap metrics recorded significant Ethereum ETF inflows in Q3 and enjoyed a broader positive sentiment across the crypto market, especially from institutions.

However, on-chain data paints a different picture, showing looming risks as investors progressively show caution.

Staking Growth Has Stalled
One of Ethereum’s biggest strengths since the Merge has been the steady rise in staked ETH. However, that trend has now stalled.

According to CryptoQuant data, the valid ETH balance of the Ethereum deposit contract has flattened since around July 20, holding steady at around 36 million ETH.

Total value of ETH Staked. Source: CryptoQuant
This stagnation points to greater caution among investors regarding staking ETH in DeFi protocols. For months, staking growth provided a structural tailwind for Ethereum, locking up supply and reinforcing the network’s security.

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The chart shows that the Ethereum price rally coincided with an increase in staking, just as the lull aligned with price stagnation.

A pause in this trajectory suggests investors are weighing risks more carefully, potentially due to market uncertainty, yield compression, or capital rotation to Bitcoin.

ETF Buying Momentum Has Faded
Another risk comes from Ethereum ETFs (exchange-traded funds). After initially attracting inflows earlier this year, accumulation has slowed dramatically.

Data from StrategicETHReserve.xyz shows that ETH ETF holdings have stopped rising since early August, as inflows and outflows reached a fragile balance.

Ethereum ETF Inflows. Source: StrategicETHReserve.xyzSponsored

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This lack of net buying undermines a key bullish narrative. ETFs were expected to provide a steady demand base for Ethereum, similar to how Bitcoin ETFs absorbed institutional interest.

Instead, ETH ETF flows now reflect hesitation, suggesting that while buying demand exists, it only matches the selling pressure. Ethereum’s price pushing decisively higher may hinge on ETFs returning to net accumulation.

Stablecoin Liquidity Is Drying Up
Perhaps the most immediate concern is liquidity. On-chain data shows that average stablecoin netflows to centralized exchanges (CEXs) have turned negative since September 22.

Stablecoin flows into CEXs. Source: CryptoQuant
This trend, highlighted by on-chain analyst Axel Adler, indicates that less capital is available for spot buying activity.

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“Average Stablecoin NetFlow to CEX has gone negative and declining since September 22. Spot liquidity is decreasing, while BTC price remains elevated. This is a concerning signal,” wrote Adler.

He added that while ETFs brought $947 million in inflows over the past few days, that support alone may not be enough to sustain a full Uptober rally without stronger spot liquidity.

Balancing Optimism with Risk
Nonetheless, Ethereum’s fundamentals remain strong, and October could still deliver upside if broader risk appetite continues to improve.

ETF inflows into Bitcoin and bullish seasonality trends are providing a supportive backdrop. Yet these risks (stalled staking, stagnant ETF demand, and shrinking spot liquidity) offer important context against overly optimistic predictions.

Understanding these undercurrents can help minimize losses if the market moves against expectations. Therefore, investors should exercise caution and conduct their own research as October could bring both opportunity and disappointment.

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VisionSys AI announced a $2B Solana treasury initiative in partnership with Marinade Finance to strengthen its corporate balance sheet.
The first phase aims to acquire and stake $500M in Solana within six months through Marinade’s staking protocol.
Marinade Finance will manage staking, compliance, and performance optimization for VisionSys’s Solana treasury strategy.
Solana traded at $225.22 after the news, with a 7.83% daily and 10.33% weekly price increase, according to CoinGecko.

Nasdaq-listed VisionSys AI is moving billions into crypto. The company has unveiled a new plan that could reshape how corporate treasuries manage digital assets. It involves building one of the largest Solana reserves ever created by a single enterprise. 

The project starts with hundreds of millions of dollars in fresh acquisitions. Investors are watching closely as the strategy takes shape.

According to a press release, VisionSys AI said it will launch a Solana-based digital treasury worth up to $2 billion. The plan is being carried out through its subsidiary, Medintel Technology Inc., in partnership with Marinade Finance.

The company stated that the first stage will focus on acquiring and staking $500 million in Solana within six months. Marinade Finance, which runs Solana’s largest staking protocol, will be the exclusive partner managing the process.

Executives described the move as part of a long-term plan to boost liquidity and shareholder value. VisionSys CEO Heng Wang noted that the project also involves exploring AI-driven treasury management and token models built on Solana.

Marinade Finance confirmed that its role includes ensuring security, compliance, and performance optimization. The platform supports more than 154,000 Solana holders and has undergone multiple independent security audits.

SOL Price Gains Momentum as Expert Eyes $290
The announcement arrived as Solana’s price saw renewed strength. Data from CoinGecko shows the asset trading at $225.22 after a 7.83% gain in 24 hours. The token also climbed 10.33% over the past week, backed by rising demand.

SOL price on CoinGecko
Market analyst Henry, posting under @LordOfAlts on social platform X, said Solana’s price action looked poised for another expansion phase. He pointed to the $255 level as a key confirmation point before a potential move toward the $290 range.

Henry added that Solana remained undervalued compared to its growth outlook. He described it as one of the cleanest opportunities for multiple returns in the current cycle.

After months of reaccumulation, $SOL has held the channel and bounced right where it should.

Second expansion wave for the cycle is loading i can see.

First target 290s+ but we will get major confirmation at $255 flip.

At this stage, $SOL is still cheap.

Easily one of the… pic.twitter.com/FHnQJD3N9O

— Henry (@LordOfAlts) October 1, 2025

The treasury initiative adds a layer of corporate backing to Solana’s network, while traders track its technical levels. With $500 million scheduled for deployment in the first half-year, investors expect liquidity to flow steadily into the market.

The partnership with Marinade ties artificial intelligence to blockchain infrastructure in a rare way. VisionSys said its proprietary algorithms will integrate with Solana’s chain to test new DeFi solutions. 

For now, though, attention stays on the execution of the $500 million target before the full $2 billion plan can unfold.

October, widely known in crypto circles as “Uptober,” is historically the most bullish month for Bitcoin and Ethereum, with an average return of almost 21%. But according to well-known trader Ash Crypto, this year’s ride may not be so smooth. He believes the market could be setting up a trap that will shake out many retail traders before the real fireworks begin.

Here’s why he believes so.

Warning of a Mid-October DropAccording to Ash, the first half of October may trick traders into believing “PUMPtober” is real. For Bitcoin, bearish technical indicators like the 4-day moving average cross point to a potential correction toward $105,000, while Ethereum may drop near $3,800 between October 15–20.

Analysts highlight that many investors who accumulated positions in late summer are now securing profits, resulting in short-term volatility and sell-offs. The move, he says, will liquidate overconfident bulls and retail investors who buy in too early.

This sharp correction, in his view, will set the stage for the real move. By shaking out weak hands, the market creates room for stronger rallies ahead.

Q4 Could Be ExplosiveAsh predicts that once traders turn bearish and shorts pile up, the market will flip direction. In the last ten days of October, he expects a breakout that could send Bitcoin surging to $150,000–$180,000 and Ethereum to $8,000–$12,000.

Since Bitcoin’s inception, October has delivered positive monthly returns 73% of the time, with average gains of roughly 29%. In 10 of the last 12 Octobers, Bitcoin posted net gains, including a 28.5% jump in 2023 and a 10.8% move in 2024

He also projects that this rally will finally unlock the long-awaited altcoin season, with select altcoins potentially gaining 10x to 50x over the next three to four months.

Planning for Both SidesAsh also made it clear that even though he’s 85% invested in the market, he’s keeping 15% in cash. This way, he can benefit if the market pumps immediately, but he also has reserves ready to buy the dip if the correction comes first. 

Solana price is back in an uptrend, posting fresh gains as ETF optimism drives market momentum.

Summary

Solana price soars past $220, trading above $225 with a 7.6% daily gain.
Industry analysts have placed the approval odds for SOL ETF at 100%.
Grayscale’s Solana ETF, set for October 10, is the first in line.
RSI and MACD support bullish momentum with the $240–$245 region as a potential target.

Solana price has pushed past the key $220 level, hitting an intraday high of $226.7 as investor sentiment strengthens. At the time of writing, SOL trades at $225.39, marking a 7.62% increase on the daily chart and a 6.86% rise over the past week.

Solana price surges as ETF odds rise to 100%
The daily chart reflects bullish conviction, with a strong candle closing above prior resistance and accompanied by a notable spike in trading volume.

Solana price chart | Source: crypto.news
Technically, SOL’s uptrend appears intact. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) stands at 54.71, signaling bullish momentum with room to run before entering overbought levels. The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) is also showing positive signs, with the MACD line nearing a bullish crossover above the signal line.

The ongoing Solana (SOL) price rally comes amid growing optimism surrounding the launch of a Solana exchange-traded fund (ETF). Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas recently raised the odds of a Solana ETF approval to 100%, citing new generic listing standards adopted by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. These streamlined regulations have removed many of the traditional barriers that delay ETF approvals.

First SOL ETF deadline comes up Oct 10 
Eight asset managers, including Franklin Templeton, VanEck, and 21Shares, have filed for a SOL ETF with several issuers already submitting revised filings in alignment with the SEC’s new guidelines. The first deadline is Oct 10 for Grayscale’s SOL ETF, while most others are set for Oct 16. If approved, the listing could inject fresh capital and propel Solana price to new highs.

For the rally to continue, buyers will need to overcome immediate resistance at $230, the upper boundary of Solana’s recent trading range. A successful breakout could lead to a climb toward the $240–$245 region, aligning with September’s peak levels. 

On the downside, the $220 zone now acts as the first line of support, with stronger demand expected near $210 if profit-taking intensifies. While momentum is clearly building, much of the rally hinges on a SOL ETF approval and sustained market interest.

NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ClaimsFiler, a FREE shareholder information service, reminds investors that they have until October 21, 2025 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against C3.ai, Inc. (“C3” or the “Company”) (NYSE: AI), if they purchased the Company’s securities between February 26, 2025 to August 8, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California.

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C3 and certain of its executives are charged with failing to disclose material information during the Class Period, violating federal securities laws.

On August 8, 2025, the Company disclosed disappointing preliminary financial results for 1Q 2026 and reduced its revenue guidance for the full fiscal year 2026, attributing its poor sales results and lowered guidance to “the reorganization with new leadership” as well as the health ailments of its Chief Executive Officer.

On this news, the price of C3’s shares fell from a closing price of $22.13 per share on August 8, 2025 to $16.47 per share on August 11, 2025, a decline of about 25.58%.

The case is John Liggett Sr. v. C3.ai, Inc., et al., No. 25-cv-07129.

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NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ClaimsFiler, a FREE shareholder information service, reminds investors that they have until October 10, 2025 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against SelectQuote, Inc. (“SelectQuote” or the “Company”) (NYSE: SLQT), if they purchased the Company’s securities between September 9, 2020 and May 1, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.

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SelectQuote and certain of its executives are charged with failing to disclose material information during the Class Period, violating federal securities laws.

On May 1, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) filed a False Claims Act complaint against the Company, alleging that, “[f]rom 2016 through at least 2021” it had received “tens of millions of dollars” in “illegal kickbacks” from health insurance companies in exchange for steering Medicare beneficiaries to enroll in the insurers’ plans, and that, in exchange for kickbacks, the Company engaged in a conspiracy with major insurers to illegally discriminate against beneficiaries deemed to be less profitable, including those with disabilities. The DOJ further alleged that the Company made materially false claims by stating it offers “unbiased coverage comparisons” when in fact it “repeatedly directed Medicare beneficiaries to the plans offered by insurers that paid them the most money, regardless of the quality or suitability of the insurers’ plans.”

On this news, the price of SelectQuote’s shares fell $0.61, or 19.2%, to close at $2.56 per share on May 1, 2025, on unusually heavy trading volume.

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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (Nasdaq: FFAI) ("FF", "Faraday Future", or the "Company"), a California-based global shared intelligent electric mobility ecosystem company, today announced the successful conclusion of its FX Super One Co-Creation and Sales Event in Seattle. The Seattle event was co-hosted with FX Co-Creation partner WeBranding and received strong support from Seattle’s largest Chinese golf club, 808, as well as the Chinese Institute of Engineers Seattle. The event attracted dozens of elite professionals from leading companies in the region, including Boeing, Amazon, Microsoft, and Meta’s Seattle office. Attendees who experienced the FX Super One provided overwhelmingly positive feedback. 

With the successful completion of the Seattle stop, the FX Super One U.S. Co-Creation and Sales Tour has now covered New York, Boston, Los Angeles, and Seattle. The Company will continue to expand its efforts with similar events planned in other strategic markets, including Texas, New Jersey, Florida, and Nevada. 

A video of the Seattle event is available here: https://youtu.be/BFpnwZC4fGE

In parallel with these sales-related activities, preparations for the FX Super One’s production and deliveries are also progressing. On October 28, the Company will host the FX Super One Middle East Final Launch event in the UAE, targeting initial deliveries in the region during the fourth quarter of 2025. Meanwhile, U.S. pre-production work—including crash testing—is progressing.

“Based on the strong positive feedback from our recent co-creation and sales events, we believe the FX Super One is positioned to become a flagship product in the First-Class EAI-MPV segment, reaffirming our strategic vision in this blue-ocean market,” said Xiao (Max) Ma, Global CEO of Faraday X.

ABOUT FARADAY FUTURE

Faraday Future is a California-based global shared intelligent electric mobility ecosystem company. Founded in 2014, the Company’s mission is to disrupt the automotive industry by creating a user-centric, technology-first, and smart driving experience. Faraday Future’s flagship model, the FF91, exemplifies its vision for luxury, innovation, and performance. The new FX strategy aims to introduce mass production models equipped with state-of-the-art luxury technology similar to the FF 91, targeting a broader market with middle-to-low price range offerings. For more information, please visit https://www.ff.com/us/.

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release includes “forward looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used in this press release, the words “estimates,” “projected,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “forecasts,” “plans,” “intends,” “believes,” “seeks,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “future,” “propose” and variations of these words or similar expressions (or the negative versions of such words or expressions) are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements, which include statements regarding future FX production, delivery and sales, are not guarantees of future performance, conditions or results, and involve a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors, many of which are outside the Company’s control, that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements.

Important factors, among others, that may affect actual results or outcomes include, among others: the Company’s ability to secure the necessary funding to execute on the FX strategy; the Company’s ability to secure agreements with OEMs that are necessary to execute on the FX strategy; the Company's ability to homologate FX vehicles for sale in the U.S., the Middle East, or elsewhere; the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern and improve its liquidity and financial position; the Company’s ability to pay its outstanding obligations; the Company's ability to remediate its material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting and the risks related to the restatement of previously issued consolidated financial statements; the Company’s limited operating history and the significant barriers to growth it faces; the Company’s history of losses and expectation of continued losses; the success of the Company’s payroll expense reduction plan; the Company’s ability to execute on its plans to develop and market its vehicles and the timing of these development programs; the Company’s estimates of the size of the markets for its vehicles and cost to bring those vehicles to market; the rate and degree of market acceptance of the Company’s vehicles; the Company’s ability to cover future warranty claims; the success of other competing manufacturers; the performance and security of the Company’s vehicles; current and potential litigation involving the Company; the Company’s ability to receive funds from, satisfy the conditions precedent of and close on the various financings described elsewhere by the Company; the result of future financing efforts, the failure of any of which could result in the Company seeking protection under the Bankruptcy Code; the Company’s indebtedness; the Company’s ability to cover future warranty claims; the Company’s ability to use its “at-the-market” program; insurance coverage; general economic and market conditions impacting demand for the Company’s products; potential negative impacts of a reverse stock split; potential cost, headcount and salary reduction actions may not be sufficient or may not achieve their expected results; circumstances outside of the Company's control, such as natural disasters, climate change, health epidemics and pandemics, terrorist attacks, and civil unrest; risks related to the Company's operations in China; the success of the Company's remedial measures taken in response to the Special Committee findings; the Company’s dependence on its suppliers and contract manufacturer; the Company's ability to develop and protect its technologies; the Company's ability to protect against cybersecurity risks; and the ability of the Company to attract and retain employees, any adverse developments in existing legal proceedings or the initiation of new legal proceedings, and volatility of the Company’s stock price. You should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties described in the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 31, 2025, and Form 10-Q filed on August 19, 2025, and other documents filed by the Company from time to time with the SEC.

CONTACTS

Investors (English): [email protected]

Investors (Chinese): [email protected]

Media: [email protected]

Photos accompanying this announcement are available at

https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/ceb87833-2a05-459b-8318-8e88210290b5

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Faraday Future Successfully Concludes FX Super One Co-Creation and Sales Event in Seattle
Faraday Future Successfully Concludes FX Super One Co-Creation and Sales Event in Seattle, WA.

Faraday Future Successfully Concludes FX Super One Co-Creation and Sales Event in Seattle
Faraday Future Successfully Concludes FX Super One Co-Creation and Sales Event in Seattle, WA.

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