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The 2025 cryptocurrency market is witnessing a striking divergence in investor sentiment between Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) as the ETF era gains momentum. While both digital assets initially benefited from strong institutional inflows, recent market movements reveal contrasting patterns that offer insight into how investors are responding to macroeconomic pressures, regulatory scrutiny, and technological developments.

Bitcoin and Gold as stores of value often boil down to a single, critical distinction in the digital era of mobility. This portability transforms BTC from just a digital gold narrative into a living, breathing monetary network that gold can never match.

According to mhar_leeck’s perspective on X, the true evolution of BTC lies in its capacity as a platform for innovation, to move, evolve, and even teach. Unlike gold, which stays locked away, this narrative confines the asset to a passive role. The Build on Bitcoin (BOB) layer 2 solution is presented as the crucial technology that enables this shift. 

Build On Bitcoin Powering The Narrative
Furthermore, by creating a new, more expressive layer on top of BTC, BOB turns the theory of a programmable BTC into a practical reality. This combination is often referred to as a hybrid L2, which allows builders to transition from simply reading about decentralized finance (DeFi) to experimenting, testing, and creating in real-time. 

The unlocking of BTC’s liquidity extends beyond its use in high-throughput applications. It is about unlocking a space for true innovation, where every project sparks, and momentum keeps building. Mhar_leeck noted that the most exciting next chapter for BTC is not about simply holding the asset, but about actively building on it.

Crypto Sinan has also stated that he has been in BOB for a while now, and the ride has been nothing short of exciting. The promise of BTC actually working across DeFi with one click highlights the focus on user experience, and no wrapped tokens or shady bridges that introduce new trust assumptions.

However, by bridging the liquidity of both BTC security and ETH-grade flexibility, BOB opens the door to a wide range of yield-generating opportunities. As a result of allowing native BTC moves to earn multichain yield without the risks of opaque wrapping solutions, and a growing community that feels like it is building the future in real-time. “If you still think BTC is only a static store of value, maybe BOB is the place where you will finally see the digital gold become productive gold.” Crypto Sinan mentioned.

The Biggest Profit-Take In Bitcoin History
Bitcoin continues to experience bearish action, impacting investors’ sentiment. Niels, the co-founder of Tedlabsio, has revealed that Bitcoin’s Long-Term Holders (LTHs) are cashing in a historic amount of coins than ever before. 

In this cycle, BTC Long-Term Holders have realized a record amount of profit, totaling an enormous 3.4 million BTC, larger than the profit realized in any previous bull run. However, in past cycles, sell pressure has barely dented the price structure, which signifies that despite seasoned investors taking record profits, the underlying demand is absorbing it all.

BTC trading at $109,001 on the 1D chart | Source: BTCUSDT on Tradingview.com
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The market is approaching pivotal levels that should become a foundation for a longer-term reversal. For Ethereum, it will be the last chance for a recovery of the $5,000 price market, while XRP has welcomed the new low for itself.

Ethereum's last opportunityAfter falling below $4,000 and currently testing the $3,800 mark — which is precisely in line with the 100-day Exponential Moving Average — Ethereum has entered a critical phase. Before a more significant retracement occurs, this area is beginning to take shape as ETH's final significant line of defense. After ETH failed to hold above the $4,600-$4,800 resistance zone, where a symmetrical triangle breakdown validated bearish momentum, it has been under constant sell pressure for the last two weeks.

ETH/USDT Chart by TradingViewEthereum has dropped nearly 20% since its rejection at these highs, wiping out gains from early September and making buyers cautious. The $3,800 support — which is in line with the 100 EMA — is very important.This moving average has historically served as ETH's mid-trend support, frequently causing it to rise following early tests. Nevertheless, more significant corrections have also been brought on by recurrent breakdowns below this indicator.Ethereum may continue to lose if bulls are unable to hold this level, possibly reaching the 200 EMA at $3,400 or even the $3,200 area, which is home to the next strong support cluster. Indicators of momentum validate the pressure.The fact that the Relative Strength Index (RSI) has fallen to about 32, just above oversold conditions, indicates that sellers are still in control and that buyers are reluctant to make a strong comeback.The strength of the bearish move has also been reinforced by the elevated trading volume on the decline. In order to signal stabilization and a possible recovery toward $4,300+, ETH must first regain $3,950-$4,000. Failure to do so might indicate that the market has entered a corrective phase and that there is an increasing risk of downside. In short, Ethereum's last opportunity to preserve a bullish structure is at $3,800. Before making an effort to recover, losing it would probably allow for a more severe pullback. 

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XRP's boiling pointThe market structure of XRP has reached a critical point as the asset has dropped to the $2 price zone and lost one of its main support levels. Following the breakdown, the 200-day EMA at $2.60 serves as the final important safety net, essentially securing that price target as the market's next stop. With lower highs pushing the price lower, XRP has been trading in a descending pattern for weeks.

The pivotal moment was reached when the 100-day EMA near $2.88 was not maintained, confirming the bearish momentum and giving bulls little opportunity to defend. The price quickly dropped as sellers took complete control after this support gave way. In a technical sense, $2.60 is very significant. 

As a long-term stabilizer, the 200 EMA has historically protected XRP from significant drops and laid the groundwork for recoveries. The asset might consolidate and possibly retest the $2.90-$3.00 resistance zone if there is a clean bounce here. But XRP cannot stay above $2.60; it could retrace further, perhaps, to $2.30 or lower, where the next historical demand clusters are located. The increasing pressure is reflected by momentum indicators. 

A brief rebound may occur even though sellers are in control, according to the RSI, which is circling 36 and verging on oversold territory. The move was supported by conviction rather than a shallow dip, as further evidenced by volume spikes during the breakdown. All things considered, XRP's future is uncertain.

The asset runs the risk of continuing its downward trend unless buyers make a strong move at $2.60. The final significant buffer between the current consolidation phase and a possible transition into a more general bearish cycle, this level is more than just another line on the chart. In summary, $2.60 is now the only factor determining XRP's future. 

Bitcoin's directionWith the price testing around $108,000, Bitcoin is at a critical level that could determine the direction of the next trend. Bitcoin has experienced a significant retracement following weeks of volatile trading and unsuccessful breakouts above $118,000, returning the market to its most important support in months.

According to the daily chart, there is strong bearish momentum as Bitcoin breaks below short-term moving averages such as the 50-day EMA at $114,000 and the 100-day EMA at $111,800. But the $108,000 area — which is just above the 200 EMA support at $106,200 — is notable as a level with historical significance. This area is crucial for bulls to hold since it has served as a base for several reversals in previous cycles. There is immediate resistance at $111,800 (100 EMA) and $114,000-$115,000, which could be the first upside targets in a reversal rally if Bitcoin is able to defend $108,000. 

If this zone is broken, the bullish structure as a whole would remain intact and the path to $120,000 and possibly beyond would be reopened. The 200 EMA currently sits in the $102,000-$106,000 range, which would be the target of a deeper correction if Bitcoin were unable to hold above $108,000. A collapse of this kind might lead to wider market deterioration, and altcoins would probably follow suit.

Despite the emergence of cracks, momentum indicators indicate that sellers are still in control. There is a greater chance of a technical bounce because the RSI is close to oversold territory at about 35. Simultaneously, trading volumes have increased, suggesting that both bulls and bears are confident in this support test. 

To put it briefly, the $108,000 mark for Bitcoin is crucial. While a breakdown would indicate that the market is moving into a more profound correction phase a bounce here might lead to a pivotal reversal. Everyone's attention is still focused on this crucial line in the sand for the time being.

Key takeaways:

Strong US economic data and rising gold prices shift investor focus away from Bitcoin's upside.

Regulatory uncertainty and vague US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve plans keep BTC price down despite macro tailwinds.

Bitcoin (BTC) failed to reclaim the $110,000 level on Friday, despite high expectations from traders following the monthly BTC options expiry. Hopes for a post-expiry rally were dashed as bearish momentum continued, driven by several headwinds, including macroeconomic data and a possible investigation targeting listed cryptocurrency treasury companies.

The US Commerce Department reported Friday that the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index rose 2.7% in August compared to the previous year, matching economists’ forecasts. Persistent inflation is one of the reasons the US Federal Reserve remains cautious about lowering interest rates.

Bitcoin fails to keep up despite gold nearing a record highTraders have dialed back their expectations for interest rates to fall to 3.75% or lower by the end of the year, based on futures markets.

Implied odds for Dec. 10 US Fed meeting. Source: CME FedWatchThe CME FedWatch tool currently shows a 67% implied probability of two 0.25% rate cuts by year-end, down from 79% just a week ago. Bitcoin traders’ frustrations were further amplified as gold surged to $3,770 on Friday, just 0.5% shy of its all-time high, signaling that investors are leaning toward traditional safe-haven assets amid uncertainty.

The S&P 500 posted gains on Friday after data showed a 0.6% rise in US consumer spending for August. Economists had previously anticipated a slowdown in spending toward year-end, citing rising prices and concerns over a weakening labor market, according to Yahoo Finance.

US annualized gross domestic product (GDP) growth. Source: DerivativePathA strong US economy tends to support stock markets by driving corporate earnings and lowering perceived risk, particularly amid growing worries about the escalating trade war. US President Donald Trump’s administration recently introduced another round of import tariffs, including a 100% duty on patented pharmaceuticals.

Regulatory pressure and policy delays frustrate Bitcoin tradersBeyond macroeconomic factors, the cryptocurrency market has faced its own challenges, adding further pressure to Bitcoin’s already struggling price.

Largest Bitcoin holdings by public companies. Source: Bitbo.ioA Wall Street Journal report on Thursday revealed that several cryptocurrency treasury firms had been contacted by US regulators. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority reportedly raised concerns about unusually high trading volumes prior to corporate announcements.

Regulations prohibit public companies from selectively disclosing material, nonpublic information—prompting suspicion over sharp gains in certain listed stocks days before relevant disclosures. “It’s typically the first step in an investigation. Whether it goes full, full length, it’s anybody’s guess,” David Chase, a former SEC enforcement attorney, told WSJ.

Traders are also growing increasingly frustrated with the lack of follow-through on the US strategic Bitcoin Reserve plan. Although the Executive Order signed in March referred to “budget-neutral” strategies to accumulate Bitcoin, no concrete steps have been announced. Despite repeated promises to audit the government’s cryptocurrency holdings, no action has been taken.

In the end, Bitcoin’s price continues to face pressure from a favorable macroeconomic backdrop supporting the stock market and mounting uncertainty from a possible SEC investigation and the opaque status of US Bitcoin reserves.

This article is for general information purposes and is not intended to be and should not be taken as legal or investment advice. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed here are the author’s alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph.

Bitcoin’s 2025 cycle dip mirrors 2017 – could $200k be next? Liam 'Akiba' Wright · 26 seconds ago · 3 min read

Cycle overlays point to upside channels, but institutional inflows and macro headwinds may redraw Bitcoin’s path.

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Updated: Sep. 26, 2025 at 2:01 pm UTC

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Bitcoin’s spot price movement throughout the third quarter of 2025 and its recent dip align closely with the cycle structure seen in 2017.

Throughout the summer, Bitcoin oscillated in a consolidation range between $100,000 and $115,000, forming a technical base at $107,000 while market momentum mirrored the 2017 correction and subsequent rally.

Bitcoin has held above major support with spot action repeatedly retesting levels mapped by historical cycles.

Alternative cycle analyses point to a projected upside scenario into Q4, with cycle correlations exceeding 90% as price enters the latter stages of historic market structure repeats.

2025 landscape materially differs from 2017However, market context in 2025 diverges materially from 2017, given institutional inflows through spot ETFs, public company treasuries, and regulatory adjustments following global banking and macroeconomic shifts.

Exchange flow volume, ETF net flows, and dollar liquidity collectively shape cycle inflection, diverging from prior cycles dominated by retail orderbooks.

As cycle overlays suggest, Bitcoin’s path toward the projected $200,000 price channel is contingent on maintaining technical support and catalyzing fresh capital inflow.

From a technical perspective, weekly MACD and daily RSI trends reflect a neutral to mildly constructive technical posture. The consolidation under $115,000 maps to previous market troughs, while waning RSI and modest MACD crossovers indicate a shift in speculative positioning as open interest flattened through mid-September.

Churn increased as volatility reset, but the market retained its structure, with price bouncing off the $107,000 threshold multiple times.

Surge potential remains attached to breaking above the $115,000 resistance, as technical modeling aligns with multi-cycle fractal overlays from 2015-2017 and 2021-2025.

Bull market comparisons (Source: DecenTrader)Still, unlike 2017, institutional dynamics and global monetary policy developments shape the market structure as Q4 approaches.

Macro-tracking sources note that persistent dollar strength, changing US Federal Reserve policy, and global demand for duration assets remain influential for spot price direction.

ETF product flow fades have exerted temporary pressure, adding nuance to cycle analogs. Risk remains, as observed in the case where $107,000 fails to retain support, resulting in broader deleveraging and potential price slippage below technical base, which would prompt a realignment of short and long positions across major exchanges.

How Bitcoin could replicate 2017 rallyForward projections modeled by price-cycle researchers offer upside channels derived from fractal repetition and market structure overlays. If price sustains closing action above $115,000 during early Q4, a parabolic rise is possible.

As historical correlations persist, technical modeling points to a blow-off phase reminiscent of 2017. Real-time price modeling and cycle overlays indicate further price extension beyond previous cycle highs if macro conditions and flows stabilize.

Cycle inflection zones act as catalysts that sustain upside, but caution remains warranted as persistent macro volatility and policy intervention could recalibrate the projected path.

Bitcoin 2017 vs Bitcoin 2025 (Source: AlΞx Wacy)The prevailing structure observed on multi-year overlays demonstrates a continuing alignment with the market’s historical rhythm, underlying each pattern.

Bitcoin price action follows a familiar cadence, positioning the asset for a potential cycle extension into new highs if conditions outlined above hold.

YearCycle CorrelationTechnical StructureMain Support LevelUpside Channel2017Strong, retail-drivenCorrection, parabolic Q4 break$3,215$20,0002025High, institutional macro factorsConsolidation, neutral momentum$107,000$200,000If current technical and macro conditions persist, final forward-looking projections suggest Bitcoin remains poised to track the upper boundaries of its historical cycle, with the opportunity for cycle expansion above prior highs if sustained capital inflows materialize through ETFs and institutional treasuries.

Spot price action will determine whether the red line scenario materializes, should technical, policy, and liquidity factors remain supportive, cycle continuation beyond prior limits remains a viable possibility, closing the quarter with Bitcoin once again positioned at the center of global financial conversation.

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In the latest trading session, Vita Coco Company, Inc. (COCO - Free Report) closed at $39.96, marking a +2.42% move from the previous day. The stock outperformed the S&P 500, which registered a daily gain of 0.59%. At the same time, the Dow added 0.65%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq gained 0.44%.

Shares of the company witnessed a gain of 10.7% over the previous month, beating the performance of the Consumer Staples sector with its loss of 3.11%, and the S&P 500's gain of 2.72%.

The upcoming earnings release of Vita Coco Company, Inc. will be of great interest to investors. The company is forecasted to report an EPS of $0.31, showcasing a 3.13% downward movement from the corresponding quarter of the prior year. Our most recent consensus estimate is calling for quarterly revenue of $156.69 million, up 17.89% from the year-ago period.

Regarding the entire year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates forecast earnings of $1.16 per share and revenue of $580.79 million, indicating changes of +8.41% and +12.55%, respectively, compared to the previous year.

It's also important for investors to be aware of any recent modifications to analyst estimates for Vita Coco Company, Inc. Recent revisions tend to reflect the latest near-term business trends. As such, positive estimate revisions reflect analyst optimism about the business and profitability.

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From a valuation perspective, Vita Coco Company, Inc. is currently exchanging hands at a Forward P/E ratio of 33.75. This indicates a premium in contrast to its industry's Forward P/E of 17.42.

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In the latest close session, Zoetis (ZTS - Free Report) was up +1.68% at $143.50. The stock outperformed the S&P 500, which registered a daily gain of 0.59%. Meanwhile, the Dow gained 0.65%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, added 0.44%.

Shares of the animal health company have depreciated by 8.82% over the course of the past month, underperforming the Medical sector's loss of 0.94%, and the S&P 500's gain of 2.72%.

Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of Zoetis in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company's earnings report is set to be unveiled on November 4, 2025. The company is forecasted to report an EPS of $1.64, showcasing a 3.8% upward movement from the corresponding quarter of the prior year. In the meantime, our current consensus estimate forecasts the revenue to be $2.43 billion, indicating a 1.56% growth compared to the corresponding quarter of the prior year.

Regarding the entire year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates forecast earnings of $6.34 per share and revenue of $9.51 billion, indicating changes of +7.09% and +2.79%, respectively, compared to the previous year.

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In the latest close session, Nucor (NUE - Free Report) was up +2.5% at $138.13. The stock exceeded the S&P 500, which registered a gain of 0.59% for the day. Elsewhere, the Dow gained 0.65%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq added 0.44%.

Shares of the steel company witnessed a loss of 10.04% over the previous month, trailing the performance of the Basic Materials sector with its gain of 3.77%, and the S&P 500's gain of 2.72%.

The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of Nucor in its forthcoming earnings report. The company is scheduled to release its earnings on October 27, 2025. The company is expected to report EPS of $2.3, up 54.36% from the prior-year quarter. Simultaneously, our latest consensus estimate expects the revenue to be $8.17 billion, showing a 9.74% escalation compared to the year-ago quarter.

For the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $7.84 per share and a revenue of $32.16 billion, representing changes of -11.91% and +4.65%, respectively, from the prior year.

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When you're the industry leader by a large margin, growth is on your side.

Semiconductors (chips) are kind of like the unsung heroes of the tech world. You don't see them, yet they're the brains that power almost every electronic device that we interact with daily. And there's nobody better at manufacturing semiconductors than the appropriately named Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSM -1.17%), also known as TSMC.

TSMC is the world's leading semiconductor foundry by a large margin. It has around a 70% market share, while second-place Samsung's market share is only around 7%. The foundry model means that TSMC doesn't make chips for general sale. Instead, companies will design the chips they need for their products, and TSMC will use its manufacturing ability to bring them to life.

Image source: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing.

At the time of this writing, TSMC's market cap is around $1.4 trillion. To hit the $2 trillion mark by 2028, it would need to average around 14% annual returns over the next few years. You should never use past performances to predict future ones, but given the company's growth prospects and its 29% average annual returns over the past decade, I'm confident it can happen.

TSMC's role in the AI ecosystem
TSMC isn't your typical artificial intelligence (AI) stock in the sense that it has a generative AI app or other software people interact with. Yet its role in the AI ecosystem is as important as almost any stock you can name.

Companies like Nvidia, AMD, and Alphabet all design chips and other hardware that power data centers, which are essentially the backbones of training and developing AI models. Yet most of this wouldn't be possible without TSMC's advanced manufacturing ability.

When it comes to manufacturing advanced AI chips, TSMC is essentially the only go-to. Without it, you could make a valid argument that data centers would be less efficient, which means that AI training would be less efficient, which means many of the AI applications we interact with today would be less capable and scalable.

TSMC is improving its profit and margins
TSMC has long been an impressive moneymaker, but it has stepped it up a lot in the past few years. In the second quarter, it made $30 billion in revenue, which was up 44% year over year and close to 18% higher than the first quarter. If its third-quarter revenue falls between $31.8 billion and $33 billion, as it predicts, that will represent between 35% and 40% year-over-year growth.

In Nvidia's latest earnings report, it noted that it expects $3 trillion to $4 trillion in AI infrastructure through 2030. With TSMC being a key part of AI infrastructure, this should be music to the company's ears.

TSM Revenue (Quarterly) data by YCharts

The revenue growth is impressive, but TSMC's expanding margins may be the most noteworthy. Since last year, its profit margin has expanded from 36.8% to 42.7%, gross margin has expanded from 53.2% to 56.8%, and operating margin has expanded from 42.5% to 49.6%.

These expanding margins are a testament to TSMC's ability to command premium pricing because of its advanced manufacturing ability, and its customers knowing that it's essentially their only choice if they want the most powerful chips.

TSMC is trading at a good value for long-term investors
TSMC is currently trading at around 23.5 times its projected earnings for the next 12 months. It's not "cheap" by most standards, but it also seems like a good value for a company that's as dominant as TSMC and has its growth potential.

TSM PE Ratio (Forward 1y) data by YCharts

TSMC's advanced manufacturing ability isn't something that can be easily caught up to and replicated because it takes many years of experience and billions invested into research and equipment. That gives it a competitive advantage that's likely to last for quite a while, especially because it's not easy for its customers to switch manufacturers without risking performance or reliability.

That edge gives me confidence that TSMC can enter the $2 trillion club within the next few years.

Stefon Walters has positions in Apple, Microsoft, and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Advanced Micro Devices, Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing. The Motley Fool recommends Broadcom and recommends the following options: long January 2026 $395 calls on Microsoft and short January 2026 $405 calls on Microsoft. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / September 26, 2025 / Battery X Metals Inc. (CSE:BATX)(OTCQB:BATXF)(FSE:5YW, WKN:A40X9W)("Battery X Metals" or the "Company") an energy transition resource exploration and technology company, announces that it has filed amended and restated unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 (the "Amended and Restated Interim Financial Statements"). The Amended and Restated Interim Financial Statements have been amended as a result of the Company reallocating a value of $1,348,542 as an intangible asset rather than an investment in associates in the June 30, 2025 column.

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VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / September 26, 2025 / Battery X Metals Inc. (CSE:BATX)(OTCQB:BATXF)(FSE:5YW, WKN:A40X9W)("Battery X Metals" or the "Company") an energy transition resource exploration and technology company, announces the successful execution of a key component of its capital strategy. Between January 7, 2025, and March 2, 2025, a total of 1,635,334 common share purchase warrants were exercised at a price of $0.25, generating gross proceeds of $408,833.50.

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, /PRNewswire/ -- General Dynamics Electric Boat, a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), announced today it has been awarded a $642 million contract modification to a previously awarded contract supporting submarine production. This modification is for a cost-plus-fixed-fee modification to a previously awarded contract (N00024-20-C-2120) for Lead Yard Support and Development Studies and Design efforts related to Virginia-class submarines, as detailed in the U.S. Department of War contract award.

General Dynamics Electric Boat designs, builds, repairs and modernizes nuclear for the U.S. Navy.

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Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - September 26, 2025) - Wellfield Technologies Inc. (TSXV: WFLD) (OTC Pink: WFLDF) (FSE: K8D) (the "Company" or "Wellfield") is providing an update with respect to its previously announced management cease trade order ("MCTO") issued by the British Columbia Securities Commission (the "BSCS") under National Policy 12-203 - Management Cease Trade Orders ("NP 12-203"), as previous disclosed in the news releases of the Company dated July 17, 2025 (the "Default Announcement") and July 31, 2025 (the "MCTO News Release"). The Company and its auditors continue to work diligently to file the audited financial statements and related annual management's discussion and analysis (MD&A) for the financial year ended March 31, 2025, as required under Part 4 and Part 5, respectively, of National Instrument 51-102 - Continuous Disclosure Obligations, and related certifications of such filings by the Company's chief executive officer and chief financial officer as required under Part 4 of National Instrument 52-109 - Certification of Disclosure in Issuers' Annual and Interim Filings (collectively, the "Annual Filings").

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Sep 26, 2025 at 22:03 // Price

The price of TRON (TRX) has fallen below the moving average lines after failing, as Coinidol.com reports.

TRON price long-term forecast: bearish

The altcoin was rebuffed twice at the $0.35 mark before falling below the moving average.

Since September 11, investors have tried to push the price above its previous high of $0.369 but have failed. TRON is currently trading at a low of $0.33. If the current support level is broken, the altcoin will return to its previous low of $0.31. The altcoin will continue to trade in the $0.33 to $0.35 range if the current support holds.

Technical Indicators 

Key Resistance Zones: $0.40, $0.45, and $0.50 

Key Support Zones: $0.20, $0.15, and $0.10

TRON price indicators analysis

TRON is at risk of falling if the price bars drop below the moving average lines. Both charts show the 21-day SMA below the 50-day SMA, indicating a decline. The price bars are characterised by a doji candlestick, which means that the altcoin remains in the bearish trend zone.

TRX/USD daily chart - September 26, 2025

What is the next move for TRX?

The price of TRON has remained above the $0.33 support in the last 48 hours. TRX is bouncing around the $0.33 support and below the moving average lines. If the bears breach below the $0.33 support level, selling pressure will begin. The altcoin will resume a bullish trend if buyers sustain the price above the moving average lines.

TRX/USD 4-hour chart - September 26, 2025

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Cyber Hornet has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch a new exchange-traded fund (ETF) that combines exposure to the S&P 500 with XRP. The SEC filing also outlines two additional products under the same structure.

Cyber Hornet Expands ETF Suite With XRP, Ethereum and Solana Products
The SEC filing shows that the Cyber Hornet S&P 500 and XRP 75/25 Strategy ETF will trade under the ticker “XXX” if approved. The ETF aims to replicate the performance of the S&P 500 and the S&P XRP Futures 75/25 Blend Index.

This benchmark places 75% of its assets in S&P 500 stocks and 25% in XRP futures traded on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. To maintain its exposure, the fund will also invest directly in XRP and may use exchange-traded products tied to the asset.

The other two products are focused on Ethereum and Solana. The Cyber Hornet S&P 500 and Ethereum 75/25 Strategy ETF will trade under ticker “EEE.” However, the Cyber Hornet S&P 500 and Solana 75/25 Strategy ETF will trade under ticker “SSS.”

Both funds follow the same design, combining equities with futures contracts for their respective cryptocurrencies. Ethereum exposure will be managed through Ether futures on the CME and direct holdings.

In contrast, the Solana exposure will track the S&P Solana Futures Index. This filing comes as Solana investment products are already gaining momentum, with REX-Osprey’s Solana staking ETF recently hitting a new AUM high.

The three Cyber Hornet ETFs will carry an annual management fee of 0.95%, with no shareholder transaction fees. Based on SEC estimates, a $10,000 investment would incur about $100 in fees after one year and $312 after three years.

The funds will rebalance monthly to maintain the 75/25 allocation. However, Cyber Hornet reserves the option to adjust more often in periods of volatility.

Nasdaq Listing Would Bridge S&P 500 Benchmarks With Leading Cryptocurrencies
As with other ETFs, shares may trade at a premium or discount to their net asset value. This move follows recent progress in the sector, with the SEC approving Hashdex’s index ETF to include XRP and Solana.

If approved, the Cyber Hornet ETFs will trade on Nasdaq. There, shares can be bought and sold like any listed stock. Only authorized participants can create or redeem 25,000-share blocks directly with the fund, while retail investors will use the open market.

Cyber Hornet’s filings highlight a growing effort to link Wall Street benchmarks with digital assets beyond Bitcoin. Also, these ETFs would be the first in integrating XRP, Ethereum and Solana with a regulated S&P 500 strategy.

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Swift, the payments network that keeps global banking running, is dipping its toes into blockchain. The company is testing whether its core messaging system, the mechanism that allows more than 11,000 banks to securely talk to each other, could one day run on-chain.

The experiment, reported by Grégory Raymond of The Big Whale on X, brings heavyweight partners to the table. BNP Paribas, BNY Mellon and several global banks are already involved. 

For now, it’s still early days as the pilot will reportedly take months before results surface. But one banker close to the project described it as “an important technological transformation for the international interbank payments industry.”

Why is Swift considering Linea?
Swift’s current system is well-trusted but also criticized by those who claim that it’s expensive, often slow, and heavily reliant on intermediaries.  In an era where money and assets are going digital, that centralization is starting to look like a weakness. 

The fast settlement that’s seen in decentralized transactions has led to people calling for increased usage of blockchain technology.

Enter Linea, an Ethereum layer-2 network built by Consensys, the same team behind MetaMask. The appeal lies in its ability to keep data private through advanced cryptography, a must-have for institutions bound by strict regulations.

The choice also ties in with Swift’s long-term digital asset push. Last year, it announced trials for central bank digital currencies and tokenized assets. Now, by bringing Linea into the mix, Swift seems willing to test whether blockchain can overhaul its very core: the messaging rails themselves.

Why banks are paying attention
For big names like BNP Paribas and BNY Mellon, this is more than tinkering with new tech. If blockchain-based messaging works, it could merge communications and settlement into a single, seamless layer. That means lower costs and fewer delays.

It also helps them keep pace with challengers like Ripple, which has long argued its blockchain system can outdo Swift’s legacy model. 

But change won’t be easy. Integrating blockchain into existing systems will require time, investment and regulatory patience. 

Questions remain around how such a system would perform at the scale Swift operates, and whether regulators across the US, EU and Asia would be comfortable with it.

Swift has always moved carefully. Over the past few years, it has tested APIs, dabbled with AI to fight fraud, and explored tokenized asset transfers. Partnering with Linea fits this pattern: try a controlled, private environment before scaling anything to the public.

If the pilot succeeds, it could become one of the largest real-world blockchain deployments yet. It would also send a strong signal to the rest of the financial industry that blockchain isn’t just for niche use cases anymore — it’s ready to power the systems that move trillions of dollars every day.

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Ethereum is under significant pressure as the broader crypto market enters a corrective phase. After reaching a new all-time high of around $4,950 on August 24, ETH has now shed more than 22% of its value, slipping below the psychological $4,000 level. The steep pullback has left many investors in difficult positions, with some of the largest players in the market also feeling the impact.

According to top analyst Maartunn, even BitMine, one of the largest institutional holders of Ethereum, has seen its ETH position dip below its on-chain cost basis. This marks a critical moment, as whales typically act as stabilizers during corrections, and their unrealized losses reflect the depth of current market stress.

Despite this downturn, some analysts argue that Ethereum’s retracement may represent a healthy reset after weeks of overheated momentum. Corrections of this scale are not unusual following parabolic rallies and often serve to shake out excess leverage before setting up for longer-term stability. Still, with sentiment fragile and selling pressure mounting, the coming days will be pivotal for ETH as it tests key support levels and investors closely monitor whale behavior for signs of renewed confidence.

BitMine’s ETH Play Falls Below Cost Basis
According to top analyst Maartunn, Ethereum’s correction has placed one of the market’s largest institutional holders under heavy pressure. BitMine’s ETH portfolio, valued at roughly $7.5 billion, has just dipped below its on-chain cost basis around the $4,000 level. This development underscores the severity of the recent downturn and highlights that even large-scale players are not immune to the pain of corrections.

BitMine Ethereum Average Cost Basis | Source: Maartunn
Maartunn emphasizes that this stage of the market is less about timing the perfect entry or exit and more about endurance. As he put it, “It’s about who can hold their breath the longest.” The remark reflects a broader sentiment among analysts who view the current environment as a psychological test for both retail and institutional investors. With volatility high and sentiment deteriorating, the ability to withstand drawdowns may determine who ultimately benefits from the next phase of Ethereum’s cycle.

The outlook remains divided. Optimists argue that this is a necessary pullback before Ethereum gears up for a massive leg higher, supported by growing institutional adoption and strong long-term fundamentals. On the other hand, cautious voices warn of a deeper correction, noting that breaking below critical support levels could trigger further downside.

The coming weeks will likely prove decisive. If ETH can stabilize above the $3,800–$4,000 range, confidence may return quickly. However, if selling pressure intensifies, the market could face an extended period of uncertainty before momentum rebuilds.

Bulls Struggle To Find Support
Ethereum (ETH) has broken below the critical $4,000 level, now trading around $3,891, as shown on the 12-hour chart. This decline marks a continuation of the bearish trend that started after the September peak near $4,950. The breakdown has been accompanied by rising trading volume, confirming strong selling pressure and suggesting that bears currently dominate the market.

ETH losing ground | Source: ETHUSDT chart on TradingView
The 50-day EMA has crossed below the $4,400 zone, reinforcing near-term weakness, while the 200-day EMA around $3,650 now acts as the next major support level. The price action shows a decisive rejection from the $4,600–$4,800 resistance range earlier this month, followed by a steep selloff that erased more than 20% of ETH’s value.

If ETH holds above the $3,850–$3,900 zone, it could attempt a rebound and retest the $4,200 resistance. However, failure to defend this range risks further downside toward $3,650–$3,700, where the 200-day EMA and previous accumulation levels converge.

Ethereum is in a corrective phase, but the volume spike suggests potential exhaustion of sellers. The coming sessions will determine whether bulls can reclaim $4,000 to stabilize momentum or if further capitulation is ahead.

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Key takeaways:

XRP hovered near the $2.75 support, risking an 8–10% drop to $2.50.

Onchain URPD data indicated a strong buyer cluster around $2.45–$2.55.

Liquidity compression and ETF catalysts hint at a potential expansion phase.

XRP (XRP) price action is teetering at a critical level, with the altcoin consolidating at the base of a descending triangle, a typically bearish setup. The altcoin hovered around the $2.75 support, but sustained selling pressure could drag prices lower toward the $2.65 to $2.45 range.

XRP one-day chart analysis. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewSuch a move would mark another 8% to 10% decline, aligning with a daily fair value (FVG) gap that overlaps with the 0.50–0.618 Fibonacci retracement levels. This zone could serve as a magnet for liquidity while providing a potential launchpad for bullish recovery.

Onchain data added weight to this technical outlook. Glassnode’s Unrealized Price Distribution (URPD) for XRP revealed a dense cluster of buyers between $2.45 and $2.55, suggesting a strong cost basis for many holders in that range. This implied that if price revisits this pocket, buyers could defend the level aggressively, creating the conditions for a rebound.

XRP UTXO Realized Price Distribution. Source: GlassnodeXRP’s behavior remained consistent with its fractal pattern from Q1. The altcoin has already tested the $2.65 mark twice, yet the historical structure suggested that a sweep below this level into the liquid-heavy FVG remained possible before a sustainable rally.

Another notable similarity between the current setup and the earlier fractal is the pattern weakness leading into the weekend, followed by an FVG sweep at the start of a new week. If that scenario played out, XRP could retest the $2.50 zone as early as Monday.

However, while the resemblance is striking, historical fractals do not guarantee an exact repeat of the price behavior, and the market may still diverge from its prior structure.

While a decisive break above $2.90 could invalidate the bearish setup early, current market weakness tilts toward one final dip into the $2.50 area.

XRP Q1, Q3 price fractal analysis. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewXRP liquidity compression, ETF catalysts forecast volatilityMarket researcher Sistine Research noted that XRP could be approaching a significant expansion phase within the coming months. The analysis noted that XRP’s narrow price action over the past 10 weeks is also compressing its order book into a tighter range and leaving larger gaps between levels.

XRP is currently in its third compression phase since the US elections in November 2024, and this one is the tightest yet, built on three consecutively higher price points. Such conditions have preceded sharp breakouts when a liquidity build-up is released.

XRP compression setup analysis by Sistine Research. Source: XCrypto analyst Pelin Ay added that spot market flows highlighted the ongoing battle between buyers and sellers. The 90-day spot taker CVD shows sellers remained in control, despite brief buyer strength earlier in 2025. Sustained upside would require a decisive volume shift from buyers, which has yet to materialize.

Meanwhile, ETF news looms large. Franklin Templeton’s XRP ETF decision has been pushed to Nov. 14, while REX/Osprey’s XRPR debuted with nearly $38 million in first-day volume. Analysts caution that optimism may already be partially priced in, raising the risk for “sell the news” outcomes.

This article does not contain investment advice or recommendations. Every investment and trading move involves risk, and readers should conduct their own research when making a decision.

Crypto markets clawed back some ground on Friday, but traders weren’t buying the bounce. The global digital assets market surged marginally over the last 24 hours to hover around $3.78 trillion. Bitcoin pushed back over $110,000 while Ether managed to regain $4,000 mark.

While the market posted a minor recovery rally, the Fear and Greed depicted among the investors. CoinGlass data shows that more than 133k traders were liquidated over the last 24 hours. The total liquidations turned up around $329 million. The largest single liquidation order of BTC/USDT valued at $3.87 million happened on Binance.

$329M wiped out as crypto rebounds
Data shows that $186 million worth of liquidated bets (56%) turned out to be long positions. However, Short bets amounted to $143 million. This shows that the crypto market is witnessing heavy fluctuations with pumps and dumps. Cryptopolitan reported that Thursday witnessed $1.1 billion liquidation washout.

The recovery coincided with fresh inflation data that matched forecasts. The Fed’s preferred gauge, PCE, rose 2.7% in August, while the core measure was up 2.9%. The numbers were hardly surprising, but they reinforced the sense that price pressures are easing. Analysts suggest that if inflation trends lower, risk assets may find support, but any upside surprises could quickly reset rate cut expectations. 

Ethereum led the altcoins’ recovery by rising nearly 4%. ETH is down by 18% from its all-time high of above $4,900. Solana and Dogecoin added marginal gains. After a great run, SOL is trailing by 15% in the last 7 days. It is trading at an average price of $203 at the press time.

However, Hyperliquid’s HYPE token was the lone standout in the top tier. It is up by more than 7% and bucking the sea of red. HYPE price is now up by 86% on a year-to-date (YTD) basis. It is trading at an average price of $44.64 at the press time.

Crypto fear hits 5-month low
The Fear and Greed Index dropped to its lowest since April to hit 28 points on the chart. This signals “fear” across the market. Analysts pointed to heavy stress among short-term holders as Bitcoin traded under their cost basis of $109,700 for the first time in five months.

Fear and Greed index, Source: CoinMarketCap
BTC price has been running down by 6% over the last 7 days. It is trading at an average price of $109,601 at the press time. The 24-hour trading dipped by 18% to stand at $60.92 billion. 

Some see a silver lining in the cleanout. Analyst Maartunn, in a post, mentioned that roughly $12 billion in leveraged altcoin bets and $3 billion in speculative Bitcoin positions have been flushed.

Stocks and commodities painted a calmer picture as the S&P 500 gained 0.22% and gold edged higher. But a new wrinkle looms with Donald Trump’s latest tariff package set to take effect on October 1. That announcement could shake up risk appetite across markets and crypto.

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A stage 4 cancer patient lost $32,000 to a crypto scam, but the community rallied to raise far more for his treatment.CANCER, his meme coin, surged to nearly $8 million market cap before he began donating surplus funds to charities and patients.The scam also led to Steam removing malware games, showing how crypto solidarity can combat fraud and support good causes.A cancer patient recently gained huge support from the crypto community after a scammer stole $32,000 from his treatment fund. He raised more than enough to pay for healthcare, and has since begun donating the surplus cash.

In today’s dark climate of increasing scams and political instability, incidents like this remind us of crypto’s lighter side. For one rare moment, the community came together to rectify a great injustice.

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Earlier this week, Steam removed a game, “Block Blasters,” after community sleuths warned that it contained crypto-stealing malware. The game had been active for months, but it took a massive burst of public outcry to get it removed.

The full story, however, is less well-known. It involves one cancer patient, a dangerous scam, and the crypto community coming together.

🚨 The $CANCER Hacker Has a Face 🚨

Not a phantom. Not a shadow.

An Argentine living in Miami — visa problems, Steam-based malware, and a trail of stolen wallets.

This is the story of how he pulled off one of the darkest scams in crypto history 🧵👇 pic.twitter.com/uN2B0oI03v

— Simba (@Simba_crpt) September 22, 2025

26-year-old Twitch streamer rastalandTV is a stage 4 cancer patient who turned to crypto to raise funds for treatment. He launched a CANCER meme coin on Pump.fun, and promoted it on his streams.

This token gained a moderate amount of traction, raising around $32,000 from the community.

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Soon, however, a particularly jarring scam took place. A hacker gave this user an on-stream donation, requesting that he play Block Blasters, claiming that it was a little-known indie favorite.

In actuality, this game quickly drained all of RastalandTV’s crypto wallets, consuming the creator fees earned from his CANCER token.

This shocking incident led the community to rally on behalf of this streamer’s fight against cancer. Sleuths unmasked the perpetrator, a young Argentinian national living in Miami, and managed to compel Steam to remove Block Blasters and other crypto malware games.

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Moreover, the crypto community managed to pump CANCER to new heights. Its market cap briefly reached a sum just under $8 million before rastalandTV announced that he had enough resources to continue paying for treatment.

Naturally, this led interest to diminish, albeit not completely.

CANCER Market Cap. Source: Pump.fun
Since making this announcement, this Twitch streamer has begun donating the surplus proceeds to other charitable donations.

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On top of major contributions to cancer research institutions, rastalandTV has also been using his crypto in a mutual aid campaign, giving assistance to other terminal patients in need.

In the last few weeks, the meme coin community has rallied in response to a few particularly appalling news items. The crypto community needs stories like CANCER, too.

Even though this episode highlights the ruthless and mercenary nature of today’s scammers, better impulses proved to win in the end.

Decentralized finance has a great power to bring people together and create positive change in the world. No matter how dark things may seem in today’s society, we always have the choice to help one another.

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Aster (ASTER) has emerged as a top trending token on CoinGecko, with its value surging over 2,400% since its launch.

The project’s popularity is fueled by its Season 2 points program and key endorsements from industry figures, including former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ).

ASTER Climbs Rankings
The crypto data aggregator reported via X that XLP has achieved the top spot on CoinGecko after a recent airdrop valued at about $10,000 was distributed to holders. Close behind on the rankings are the perpetual tokens ASTER and AVNT.

ASTER is the native token of a decentralized perpetual futures exchange by the same name that’s challenging Hyperliquid’s dominance in the sector. It runs on multiple blockchains, including Ethereum and Solana, but it primarily exists on the BNB Chain.

ASTER is trading at around $1.78 today, down by 15.3% in the last 24 hours, but remains up by over 181% over the last week. Since its launch on September 17, the coin’s value has surged by over 2,400%, pushing its market capitalization above $2.9 billion and securing the 50th position on CoinGecko.

Aster has been around for over a year, but activity on the platform exploded following the launch of its native token. Since then, the exchange has overtaken Hyperliquid in key metrics. DefiLlama data shows that it reported $35.86 billion in daily perpetual trading volume, surpassing its rival’s $17.16 billion.

The strong performance has attracted new traders who see the platform’s liquidity as a competitive advantage. On-chain data reveals that whales have been accumulating ASTER steadily since last week, with more than $48 million invested in the token. Separately, another large holder recently pocketed $7 million in profits from an initial outlay of $300k.

Why Aster Is Exploding in Popularity
Part of the excitement is coming from the project’s community push around Season 2 of its points farming program. The campaign rewards users for trading, referrals, and margin usage. Crypto analyst Shawn shared on X that only 4% of tokens are released in this round, but participation is already 30 times higher than in Season 1.

Aster has also received backing from prominent figures in the crypto industry, including Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ), who has publicly endorsed the project and promoted it on his X account. The platform is also supported by YZi Labs, Zhao’s private investment firm, which provides mentorship, technical support, and marketing exposure.

Additionally, crypto trader James Wynn has promoted Aster as a superior product to its competitor Hyperliquid. Wynn noted that its counterpart is facing a “slow and painful death” as the newer perpetuals DEX gains ground in the industry.