Market Signal Briefing

The crypto market has entered a phase of cautious optimism, with Bitcoin holding steady near $106,000 and altcoins gradually recovering from last week’s sharp correction. Amid this stabilization, Dogecoin (DOGE) price is drawing renewed attention as buyers appear to be regaining control after an extended consolidation phase. The popular meme coin has been hovering around the $0.186 range, showing early signs of accumulation as trading volumes and social engagement start to rise again.

Dogecoin is hovering within a key support zone between $0.18 and $0.19, wherein the bulls are trying hard to defend the zone. Historically, the popular memecoin is known to be preparing for a massive bull run, silently. In 2020, after breaking the major downtrend from its 2017 peak, DOGE price experienced a brief period of accumulation and then began its own parabolic run. A similar structure has formed again today. 

Source: XThe major downtrend from the 2021 ATH has already been broken, and it is currently undergoing a brief accumulation phase. However, this accumulation has led to a major bull run before, leaving behind short-term fluctuations, panic and euphoria. In the bigger picture, the trend appears to be moving in the right direction. 

Is DOGE Price Poised for a Rebound?DOGE price is currently reacting from the equal legs support zone at $0.18 to $0.16, suggesting a potential bounce incoming for the token. The current rebound substantiates the claim that the token remains within a bullish structure, regardless of the persisting upward pressure. Hence, the Dogecoin price appears to be preparing for a strong rise with the initial target at $0.22. 

Since the rejection in the first few days of the year, the DOGE price has been trading within a rising parallel channel. The bulls defended the rising support in times of pullback, while the recent market crash also failed to break the levels. Therefore, the current price action suggests the price is preparing to move to $0.29 initially, then later $0.45 and $0.86, forming a new ATH. These targets line up with major liquidity zones, and if volume confirms, the Dogecoin price could easily test the upward targets. 

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Shares of Ethereum-focused treasury firm ETHZilla (ETHZ) dropped over 5% on Wednesday after the company reveal a 1-for-10 reverse stock split, a move designed to appeal to institutional investors and strengthen long-term growth prospects.

Coinbase has revealed plans to list Binance's BNB token on its trading platform, marking a significant step for U.S. investor access to the cryptocurrency issued by its biggest competitor. This development comes despite Coinbase previously delisting the Binance-branded stablecoin BUSD in 2023 due to regulatory scrutiny.

Arthur Hayes urges investors to “buy the dip” amid banking-driven panicBitcoin dropped 17% from its all-time high as ETF outflows signal institutional cautionAndrew Tate predicts $26,000 crash, citing traders’ “blind optimism” as market fuelBitcoin extended its losses this week, plunging below $104,000 and triggering a wave of panic across crypto markets. While BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes urged investors to treat the dip as a buying opportunity, influencer Andrew Tate forecasted a far deeper crash.

The two figures’ sharply opposing outlooks underscore the uncertainty gripping the digital asset sector. Bitcoin, which hit a record $126,198 on October 7, has fallen more than 17% in ten days amid renewed US–China trade tensions and growing banking stress.

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Bulls and Bears Collide Over Bitcoin’s FateBitcoin dropped nearly 2% on Friday, extending a four-month low, according to Coingecko. The decline followed reports of financial strain at Zions Bank and Western Alliance Bank, fueling fears of wider contagion.

Arthur Hayes dismissed the panic as short-term noise. He wrote on X, “BTC is on sale,” adding that if the ongoing US regional banking troubles deepen into a full crisis, investors should prepare for a bailout similar to 2023.

“Be ready for a 2023-like bailout,” Hayes wrote, urging followers to “go shopping” if they have spare capital.

Hayes’ remarks highlight his confidence that renewed financial instability could drive capital back into digital assets.

“If bailouts happen again, the rebound will be stronger than 2023,” he said.

$BTC on sale. If this US regional banking wobble grows to a crisis be ready for a 2023-like bailout. And then go shopping assuming you have spare capital. I got my list, what’s on yours fam? pic.twitter.com/TbuQQI3njN

— Arthur Hayes (@CryptoHayes) October 17, 2025
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However, on-chain data point to sustained selling. Over 51,000 BTC reportedly moved from miners to exchanges last week, likely for liquidation. Exchange-traded fund flows also showed $536 million in daily outflows, marking four red days in five.

Economist Peter Schiff joined the bearish camp, arguing that Bitcoin has lost 34% of its value against gold since its peak.

“The idea of Bitcoin as digital gold has failed,” Schiff said, calling this phase “the beginning of a brutal decline.”

Bitcoin performance over the past month / Source: BeInCryptoSponsored

Andrew Tate Predicts Pain Before the PeakAndrew Tate, a controversial influencer and former kickboxing world champion, predicted that Bitcoin could plunge to what he described as the September 2023 level of $26,000 before staging a major rebound.

He argued that traders’ “blind optimism” was keeping the market from finding a true bottom.

In his post, Tate delivered a vivid monologue to his millions of followers, warning that “everything can always get worse.” His central message was clear: “the price can always go lower.”

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Tate’s tone was blunt and pessimistic, consistent with his reputation. The former athlete has faced multiple criminal charges in Romania, including rape, human trafficking, and money laundering—allegations he denies.

Despite his legal troubles, Tate remains highly influential online, promoting what he calls a “war room” philosophy centered on wealth and dominance, often through crypto speculation.

He claimed that the market would only recover once “everybody has lost all their money,” calling that moment the true start of a new bull cycle.

Hayes’ optimism and Tate’s pessimism represent two poles of sentiment in a market caught between fear and opportunity.

Whether Bitcoin rebounds or sinks further, the contrast between rational accumulation and apocalyptic bravado highlights the psychological extremes shaping today’s crypto trading narrative.

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The BTC price slid under $105,000 on Friday, tagging a 15-week low and revisiting supports first probed during last week’s tariff-sparked selloff.

Short-term momentum has weakened after repeated failures to hold above $112,000–$116,000, leaving price compressed between a $104,000–$107,000 demand zone and heavy resistance near $120,000–$124,000 (the prior ATH band).

BTC's price trends to the downside on the daily chart. Source: BTCUSD on Tradingview
Technicians note that BTC price has now interacted with its 200-day moving average for the first time in six months, while the 20- and 50-day MAs trend lower, typical of a cooling phase after a vertical rally.

BTC Price Tests $104K–$107K Support as Leverage Clears
Despite the headline drop, Bitcoin’s derivatives data and positioning point to a “controlled deleveraging” rather than panic. Open interest has reset to mid-year levels and funding flipped negative during the flush, indicating speculative longs were forced out.

Spot flows remain steadier by comparison, suggesting long-term holders are largely unmoved.

If bulls reclaim $110,000–$113,000, a relief bounce toward $116,000–$120,000 is plausible; lose $104,000–$106,000, and many traders eye the $101,000–$102,000 “wick fill,” with some warning a swift tag of $98,000–$100,000 if liquidity thins.

Macro Cross-Currents: Banks, Gold, and the Fed
Macro stress amplified the move. Renewed pressure on U.S. regional banks, echoing the 2023 episode, fed risk-off flows just as U.S.–China trade tensions re-flared.

Meanwhile, gold printed fresh highs, highlighting a safe-haven bid while crypto cooled. Market odds favor a potential Fed rate cut at the late-October and early-November meeting, which could ease financial conditions and support a Q4 crypto rebound; a hawkish surprise, however, would likely extend consolidation.

Bitcoin ETF flows have moderated from a record pace, with select U.S. crypto funds posting net outflows this week as investors de-risk.

Nonetheless, the broader investment case, ETF access, institutional adoption, and a structurally constrained BTC supply, remain intact, according to several desks framing the slide as a healthy reset after “Uptober’s” exuberance.

Altcoins Underperform While Bitcoin Dominance Rises
Altcoins extended losses as liquidity rotated into BTC and stablecoins. ETH, BNB, SOL, XRP dropped 7-12% on the day, while higher-beta names like DOGE and ADA fell more sharply week-to-date. Historically, this phase of rising BTC dominance persists until Bitcoin stabilizes and risk appetite returns downstream.

Key levels to watch include a BTC price Support $104,000–$106,000, then $101,000–$102,000; Resistance $110,000–$113,000, $116,000, and $120,000–$124,000.

A decisive close back above $120,000 would reassert the uptrend and put new highs back in focus. Until then, analysts expect rangebound, catalyst-driven BTC price action as leverage stays light and the market digests macro signals.

Cover image from ChatGPT, BTCUSD chart on Tradingview

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Six hacker-controlled wallets have reportedly lost more than $13.4 million after panic-selling Ethereum holdings during Friday's crypto market downturn. According to blockchain analytics firm Lookonchain, the hackers collectively sold 7,816 ETH worth $29.14 million at an average price of $3,728, locking in a loss of $3.37 million on the latest round of trades.

The total crypto market cap is above $3.7 trillion again, but it's down by roughly $500 billion in just over a week.

It was another bloody Friday in the cryptocurrency markets, as bitcoin dumped to a multi-month low (on most exchanges) at under $104,000.

The altcoins were smashed even harder, with massive price declines from the likes of ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, and many others.

BTC Calms at $107K
The overall market-wide calamity began last Friday when BTC dumped from $122,000 to $110,000 or down to $101,000 on exchanges like Binance. It bounced off last weekend and remained above $110,000. It kept climbing at the start of the business week and peaked at $116,000 on Monday and Tuesday.

It faced an immediate and painful rejection at that point, which drove it south to $110,000. Although that support line held at first, the bears kept the pedal to the metal, and it gave on Thursday evening. The landscape only worsened on Friday when bitcoin slumped first to $108,000 and then below $104,000, which became a three-month low (again, on most exchanges).

After such a substantial collapse, came some positive macro news as US President Trump said the tariffs he announced on China last week won’t stand. BTC reacted with an immediate bounce to over $106,000 and has added another grand since then.

Nevertheless, its market cap has slipped to $2.130 trillion, while its dominance over the altcoins is 57.3%.

BTCUSD. Source: TradingView
Alts Still Struggle
Although most altcoins have recovered some ground from their lows marked yesterday, the overall picture is still grim. ETH is below $3,900 after a minor decline on a 24-hour scale. BNB has lost the $1,100 support following a 3% drop. TRX, DOGE, ADA, LINK, HYPE, BCH, SUI, AVAX, and HBAR are also in the red, while XRP, SOL, and XLM are with minor gains.

COAI has dumped by another 17% in the past 24 hours, followed by AAVE (-5.3%) and ASTER (-5%). In contrast, ENA has surged by 12.5% followed by TAO (8%).

The total crypto market cap has recovered to just over $3.7 trillion on CG, but it’s still down by roughly $500 billion since last Friday.

Cryptocurrency Market Overview. Source: QuantifyCrypto

Ethereum (ETH) may be on the verge of a new growth phase as recent data reveals that 95% of all Ether held by public companies was accumulated in the third quarter of 2025. Analysts suggest that this unprecedented buying trend could mark the beginning of an Ethereum “supercycle,” fueled by institutional demand, ETF inflows, and increasing amounts of ETH locked in staking contracts.

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Ripple’s recent announcement of a partnership with Absa Bank, a leading pan-African financial institution, has drawn significant interest from the crypto community. Bill Morgan, a pro-XRP lawyer, explained that while the partnership primarily focuses on digital asset custody, it also signals the growing demand for Ripple’s payment infrastructure across the continent. The new development also highlights the crypto payment company’s growing influence in emerging markets, where financial institutions are increasingly seeking secure and compliant solutions for managing digital assets. 

XRP Advocate Highlights Ripple’s New Expansion In Africa
Morgan highlighted in an X social media post on October 15 that Ripple’s collaboration with Absa Bank is not just about offering a secure place to store digital assets, but also reflects the broader adoption of the crypto company’s technology in Africa. Absa Bank confirmed on its official website that it plans to integrate Ripple’s institutional-grade digital asset custody system, providing clients in South Africa with secure and scalable storage for tokenized assets, including cryptocurrencies.

With this new partnership, Absa Bank becomes the first major African financial institution to form an alliance with Ripple in a custody capacity, marking a significant milestone for the crypto company’s operations on the continent. Ripple’s global custody network already spans Europe, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America, and now extends to Africa. This underscores the company’s commitment to supporting financial organizations worldwide. Additionally, the alliance will enable Absa to deliver regulated digital asset services that align with global standards. 

Robyn Lawson, the Head of Digital Product, Custody, Absa Corporate and Investment Banking, indicated that the bank aims to leverage proven technology to offer its customers next-generation financial infrastructure that prioritizes safety and operational efficiency. The partnership with the payment firm also reflects the bank’s broader commitment to digital finance, emphasizing its focus on innovation and regulated solutions in a rapidly evolving financial landscape.   

Africa’s Growing Interest In Digital Assets
On its official website, Absa Bank noted that institutional interest in blockchain-based solutions is rising as regulatory frameworks for alternative investments across Africa become clearer. Through the partnership, Ripple will provide the bank with the necessary tools to confidently introduce new digital asset offerings while meeting stringent security, operational, and compliance requirements. 

Reece Merrik, Managing Director for the Middle East and Africa at Ripple, stressed that the alliance underscores the continent’s transformation in value exchange and storage. He also noted that it demonstrates Ripple’s dedication to enabling financial institutions to unlock the full potential of digital assets in Africa. 

As part of its broader African strategy, Ripple’s collaboration with Absa Bank complements ongoing initiatives, such as supporting the Africa payment giant Chipper Cash and the launch of the USD-backed stablecoin RLUSD in the region. The crypto company’s 2025 New Value Report also shows that the majority of financial leaders in the Middle East and Africa see faster cross-border payments as the primary reason for adopting blockchain-based solutions.

XRP trading at $2.2 on the 1D chart | Source: XRPUSDT on Tradingview.com
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In the past 24 hours, Dogecoin (DOGE)’s price slipped another 10% to $0.17, extending a weekly drop of more than 27% as on-chain data showed whales unloading roughly 360 million DOGE ($74 million).

The selloff arrived despite upbeat headlines around House of Doge’s plan to merge with a Nasdaq-listed company and Thumzup’s exploration of DOGE payouts for creators.

Initial excitement faded quickly as traders framed both developments as early-stage rather than immediately revenue-impacting, prompting profit-taking into thin liquidity. Broader crypto weakness, Bitcoin and Ethereum also retreating, amplified pressure on higher-beta meme coins like DOGE.

DOGE's price trends to the downside on the daily chart. Source: DOGEUSD on Tradingview
Dogecoin (DOGE) Levels Point to a $0.17 Support and $0.21–$0.23 Resistance
Technically, DOGE is testing a make-or-break band near $0.17–$0.19, the lower boundary of a multi-week channel flagged by several analysts. Holding this area could fuel a rebound toward $0.21–$0.23, where a dense cluster of moving averages and prior supply capped every bounce this month.

A daily close above $0.221–$0.23 would invalidate the short-term descending structure and open room toward $0.25–$0.26, while failure to defend $0.17 risks a slide to $0.16–$0.15.

Momentum gauges are cautious as RSI hovers near 45, signaling waning buying strength, and derivatives show mixed positioning, futures volume up, but open interest and funding largely neutral, implying traders expect volatility without a clear directional conviction.

What Could Flip the Trend
For a durable recovery, DOGE needs follow-through catalysts, not just headlines. Clear timelines on the House of Doge–Nasdaq merger (treasury operations, treasury size, revenue model) and a formal launch of Thumzup’s DOGE payouts would help convert narrative into flows.

On-chain, a slowdown in whale distribution and renewed exchange outflows would tighten circulating supply, while spot bid depth must improve around $0.18–$0.19 to absorb shocks. Macro still matters: easing U.S.–China tariff rhetoric, improving risk appetite, and steadier BTC dominance could re-ignite meme liquidity.

If bulls defend $0.17 and reclaim $0.21–$0.23 on rising volume, a grind toward $0.25–$0.33 is back on the table. If not, the path of least resistance remains lower in the near term. For now, traders are treating rallies as tactical, and investors are watching confirmation signals before leaning back into the $1 long-term dream.

Cover image from ChatGPT, DOGEUSD chart from Tradingview

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TLDR:Ethereum Network Faces Scalability CrisisSolana Gains Traction as an Alternative

Ethereum gas fees spiked above $1,000 during heavy traffic, raising concerns about scalability and real-world use.
Kevin O’Leary compared Ethereum to a one-lane highway, saying it cannot handle true on-chain adoption yet.
MartyParty claimed Solana outpaced Ethereum in scale and infrastructure with its private physical network.
Crypto users questioned if Wall Street will continue backing Ethereum or shift to faster blockchains like Solana.

Ethereum has faced one of its toughest tests yet. As real-world adoption grows, the network reportedly stalled under intense demand. 

Gas fees exploded past $1,000, freezing smaller transactions and frustrating users. The event reignited debate over whether Ethereum’s infrastructure can truly handle scale. Investors are now questioning if the network’s roadmap will arrive too late to matter.

Ethereum Network Faces Scalability Crisis
According to Kevin O’Leary, Ethereum’s latest congestion showed how fragile the system remains under real pressure. 

He compared the network to “a one-lane highway with a thousand-dollar toll,” pointing out that scalability remains unsolved. He said that despite years of promises, Ethereum still cracks when transaction loads surge.

O’Leary argued that real adoption exposes weaknesses no upgrade can hide overnight. 

As more users and institutions move on-chain, high gas fees make Ethereum impractical for daily use. For him, it’s not about hype but about infrastructure that delivers when it counts.

His comments followed a weekend where traders saw the network slow dramatically. Transaction confirmations stalled, and even small swaps became expensive. That moment, O’Leary said, was proof that Ethereum needs a major architectural rethink before it can support mass adoption.

Kevin is not wrong. Ethereum wont make it. Been narrating this since October 2022. Not only is the network architected poorly, the public internet cannot handle the load. They missed the ball by not re architecting earlier and building a private physical network to scale. Solana… https://t.co/ZUcqrMQJoK

— MartyParty (@martypartymusic) October 16, 2025

Solana Gains Traction as an Alternative
Crypto commentator MartyParty agreed, saying Ethereum’s architecture “won’t make it” without rebuilding its foundation. 

He pointed to Solana’s approach, which integrates physical network infrastructure through DoubleZero to handle high-speed blockchain transactions. In his view, Ethereum is now “six years behind” and only catching up with a roadmap stretched to 2030.

MartyParty urged traders to look at how Solana prepared for this phase years ago. The network, he said, was designed for scale and throughput, which gives it an edge as on-chain activity grows. Solana’s architecture combines both hardware and protocol-level optimizations, making it better suited for large-scale traffic.

The remarks fueled speculation about whether investors might rotate from Ethereum to Solana during this downturn. Some users on social media echoed that sentiment, arguing that Ethereum’s roadmap delays are creating an opening for rivals.

Crypto analyst CryptosRus described the episode as Ethereum “choking during clutch time.” He noted that as the Genius Act accelerates the move toward on-chain settlements in the U.S., reliability will separate the winners from the rest. 

MR. WONDERFUL JUST SAID ETH CHOKED DURING CLUTCH TIME

Kevin O’Leary says the Genius Act is finally forcing the U.S. to go on-chain – payments, settlements, and real adoption.

But when volatility hit last weekend, #Ethereum jammed. Gas fees spiked past $1,000, and the network… pic.twitter.com/RupjVJXfen

— CryptosRus (@CryptosR_Us) October 18, 2025

With institutional adoption rising fast, the market is watching to see which blockchain can perform under pressure.

Ethereum’s future now depends on whether its next upgrades can fix the long-standing scalability bottleneck before alternatives like Solana take over.

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Bitcoin vs. gold corrective phase may bottom near –26%, with next upside EMA cross between Nov and Dec.
Shallow BTC pullback duration typically ranges 70–98 days, implying a late-year price reversal.
Previous EMA signals showed reliable correlation with green weekly MACD confirmation for BTC rallies.
Major BTC/Gold declines historically lasted 91 to 413 days; current pullback remains under 30 days.

Bitcoin’s price versus Gold is showing a corrective phase. Market watchers note that this pullback does not yet indicate a long-term downtrend. 

According to crypto analyst @that1618guy, the current structure resembles past cycle retracements rather than full breakdowns. 

BTC’s price fell from 125k to 110k against Gold’s strength, reflecting a typical pause before potential upward movement. Analysts emphasize that the trend could reverse later this year if standard EMA patterns hold.

Historical data shows that BTC/Gold has experienced eight key downside EMA crosses. Large declines in 2018, 2020, and 2022 followed similar patterns, with losses ranging from 57% to 68%. 

However, the COVID-era correction in 2020 compressed the cycle, allowing a faster recovery. Analysts suggest that shallow drawdowns, like the current scenario, tend to resolve within 70 to 98 days.

Tracking BTC’s Next Move Against Gold: The Setup Into Year-End

BTC/Gold remains in a corrective phase, but my base case is that this is a typical pullback within an ongoing uptrend, not the start of a new bear market. The structure and magnitude of this drawdown remain… pic.twitter.com/LJxuJyR7lP

— that1618guy (@that1618guy) October 17, 2025

Shallow Bitcoin Pullback Signals and Price Expectations
The weekly 9/21 EMA cross has consistently guided BTC’s price cycles against Gold. When the 21 EMA crosses above the 9 EMA, BTC enters a downside phase. 

Conversely, a 9 EMA crossing above the 21 EMA signals a new upside trend. @that1618guy points out that the current pullback has lasted roughly 28 days, placing it less than halfway through the typical correction window. This indicates that BTC’s next reversal could happen between late November and late December.

Confirmation of a reversal requires the 9 EMA to cross above the 21 EMA and hold. Analysts also track weekly MACD flips to green and upward-angled stochastics near 80 or higher. 

These markers have coincided with past successful BTC rallies, providing a data-driven basis for expectations. If BTC maintains divergence through December, a deeper correction could follow. Otherwise, the outlook remains for a contained pullback ending higher by year-end.

The shallow correction thesis suggests BTC/Gold could bottom near a –26% drawdown. 

Macro conditions and fiscal liquidity remain supportive enough to avoid structural deterioration in BTC’s price relative to Gold. Investors are advised to monitor EMA and MACD signals closely, as they have historically indicated turning points in BTC/Gold cycles.

Bitcoin (BTC) continues to lose momentum, as the flagship cryptocurrency fell to $103,528 earlier today amid an increasingly uncertain global macroeconomic outlook. Fresh data from Binance suggests that BTC is currently undergoing a critical transition phase within its price cycle.

Bitcoin Fall Continues – When Will Bloodbath End?
According to a CryptoQuant QuickTake post by contributor Arab Chain, Bitcoin is currently undergoing an important transition phase within its market cycle. The Bitcoin Cycle Phase Score recently entered negative territory, in tandem with a decline in BTC’s price from $124,000 to around $107,000 within 24 hours.

The Cycle Phase Score combines market trend and short-term momentum (Z-Score) to show Bitcoin’s current phase. Positive values indicate upward momentum, while negative values signal short-term weakness or a correction.

The decline in the Cycle Phase Score shows that the BTC market has lost some of its upward momentum that benefited it during the first two weeks of October. The transition to negative territory shows the start of a structural correction phase, following weeks of consecutive gains.

The analyst explained that a trend_signal of -1 confirms that BTC’s price has tumbled below the 200-day moving average. It is likely to trade below this metric until it can decisively break through the $106,780 level.

Source: CryptoQuant
Similarly, a negative Z-score shows that Bitcoin’s price is trading significantly below its short-term average, further confirming the dominance of short-term selling pressure. Arab Chain added:

Analytically, this movement can be viewed as a rebalancing phase within the ongoing cycle, rather than the start of a long-term downtrend. The current pullback follows a strong period of price expansion, which is often followed by a temporary pause in momentum before the main trend resumes.

Arab Chain concluded by saying that if BTC’s price finds stability above $105,000 in the coming days, then the Cycle Phase Score indicator may re-enter the positive region again. Such a development could signal the end of the ongoing price correction phase.

Will BTC Fall Below $100,000?
As BTC trades close to the mid $100,000 level, fears are rising in the market that the digital asset may fall below the psychologically important $100,000 mark. Further, on-chain data is not particularly encouraging, as the Bitcoin network activity recently crashed below the 365-day average.

In addition, crypto analyst CryptoBirb recently stated that the current BTC bull cycle is likely coming to an end. The analyst remarked that Bitcoin is almost 99.3% through its current cycle.

That said, whale accumulation of BTC is showing no signs of slowing down. Companies added a total of 176,000 BTC to their treasuries during Q3 2025. At press time, BTC trades at $105,484, down 5.1% in the past 24 hours.

Bitcoin trades at $105,484 on the daily chart | Source: BTCUSDT on TradingView.com
Featured image from Unsplash, charts from CryptoQuant and TradingView.com

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The Bitcoin Coinbase Premium flipped red as BTC price dropped below $104,000.

Bitcoin’s RSI hit its lowest point since April, hinting at a potential bottom zone.

The 200-day EMA support remained crucial as BTC risks short-term capitulation.

Bitcoin (BTC) extended its recent decline on Friday, slipping to $103,500 and triggering a notable shift in onchain market sentiment. The Bitcoin Coinbase Premium Index, which tracks the price difference between BTC on Coinbase and other exchanges, flipped red on the hourly chart for the first time in weeks.

Bitcoin Coinbase Premium Gap. Source: XEarlier this week, BTC attempted to find support around $110,000, buoyed by steady spot demand from US investors. The Coinbase premium even spiked to 0.18, its highest reading since March 2024.

However, as the price failed to hold above $110,000 on Thursday, that short-term confidence faded. While the hourly premium has turned negative, the daily reading remained slightly positive, indicating that long-term US buying support hasn’t fully disappeared, but it is currently under strain.

Adding to the bearish pressure, Bitcoin’s taker sell volume surged above $4 billion, signaling a wave of market sell orders. The move coincided with BTC’s rejection near the short-term holder (STH) realized price at $112,370, a key level that now acted as resistance.

Historically, this level marked the average cost basis for recent buyers, meaning that sustained rejection below it could accelerate short-term capitulation toward $100,000. 

Bitcoin realized price for short-term holders. Source: XBitcoin mirrors its March–April bottom structureBTC’s current price action closely resembles the March–April bottom range, when sharp intra-day wicks cleared out liquidity built over 30 days before a gradual recovery began. The pattern suggested that BTC could retest the $100,000 range without necessarily breaking the broader bullish structure, unless it falls decisively below that level.

Bitcoin one-day chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewThe relative strength index or RSI also dropped to its lowest level, matching April’s low value of 34, following which BTC started to recover in the charts. 

A key technical signal to watch is the 200-day exponential moving average (EMAs), which BTC has held for nearly six months. In the previous cycle, it maintained this trend from October 2024 to March 2024 before briefly losing it during consolidation. This time, the trendline has held from April to October 2025, with the price possibly losing the trendline in the coming days.

If BTC continues to follow its prior fractal, the market may enter a consolidation phase lasting several weeks. In Q1, the recovery phase extended nearly 45–55 days, forming a true bottom only in late April. Applying the same timeline suggests that a gradual recovery may not materialize until late November or early December.

Crypto trader Dentoshi echoed this view and said, 

“$BTC has consistently bottomed around the 3-day 100 EMA this bull run—but it’s taken 45–96 days to do so.”Bitcoin three-day chart analysis. Source: Dentoshi/XThis 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.

Massive whale transactions have triggered renewed bearish sentiment for XRP. Data shows that two major wallets recently moved more than 106 million XRP, worth around $242 million, to exchange-linked addresses, suggesting growing selling pressure across the market.

The sudden outflows have raised concerns that large holders may be preparing to offload positions amid uncertain market conditions. While some analysts believe part of the transfers could be over-the-counter (OTC) trades to minimize price impact, the timing coincides with increased volatility across top cryptocurrencies.

Currently, XRP is struggling to maintain key support levels around $1.00, after multiple attempts to recover were met with selling resistance. If the bearish momentum continues, the next potential support zone lies near $0.95, while a recovery above $1.10 could indicate renewed strength.

Despite short-term weakness, long-term sentiment remains cautiously optimistic. XRP’s continued focus on global payment integration and cross-border settlement technology could drive renewed utility once market conditions stabilize. However, persistent whale activity and exchange inflows suggest near-term pressure may continue.

Traders are closely watching further wallet movements, exchange inflows, and changes in market liquidity to gauge whether this whale-driven selloff will deepen or stabilize in the coming sessions.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Cryptocurrency investments are volatile and risky. Always conduct your research before making any investment decisions.

Bhavesh Parmar

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PI’s price continues to sink, but the project behind the token remains in the spotlight with a series of notable developments. Here’s a breakdown of everything new you should know.

The Latest Endeavors
As CryptoPotato reported, Pi Network’s team unveiled new updates to the Pi App Studio “to make app creation more accessible and customizable, and integrated within the Pi ecosystem.” Specifically, the new features improve the user experience, provide further AI-assisted capabilities, and strengthen the connection between creators and the community.

Pi App Studio is an AI-powered platform launched by Pi Network, which enables users to create decentralized applications (dApps) without any programming skills. It was launched on June 28, a date known across the PI community as Pi2Day.

Another recent endeavor related to Pi Network is the Pi Hackathon 2025. This event encourages developers to create real-world applications that expand the utility of the PI token, thereby improving the ecosystem. It incentivizes participants’ efforts with a prize pool of 160,000 coins, distributed to the first eight teams.

The event’s starting date was August 21, and it was supposed to end on October 15. Nonetheless, Pi Network’s team has not yet unveiled any information about its conclusion.

PI’s Free Fall
Despite the aforementioned developments, the price of Pi Network’s native token has been on a massive decline in the last several months. Currently, it trades at roughly $0.20, representing a 43% drop on a monthly scale and a staggering 93% crash compared to the all-time high levels from February.

The waning enthusiasm across the community, coupled with the looming token unlocks, suggests a further downfall might be incoming. Data indicates that nearly 120 million PI will be freed up in the next month, a less substantial amount than in previous months, yet still capable of increasing selling pressure.

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PI Token Unlocks, Source: piscan.io
The Positive Signs
However, it’s not all doom and gloom, as two factors indicate PI’s price may rebound soon. The first is the reduced amount of tokens stored on crypto exchanges. The figure has dropped to 411 million after over 2.6 million PI have been transferred from centralized platforms to self-custody methods in the past 24 hours. This leads to reduced immediate selling pressure.

Next on the list is PI’s Relative Strength Index (RSI), which traders often use to spot reversal points. The technical analysis tool measures the speed and magnitude of the latest price changes, with a range from 0 to 100. Readings below 30 are considered buying opportunities, while those above 70 indicate incoming corrections. As of this writing, the RSI stands at 26.

PI RSI, Source: TradingView

Key Points:

OpenSea transforms from NFT marketplace to a comprehensive trading platform across 22 blockchains.Impacts multiple cryptocurrencies, including Ethereum, Solana, and Binance Coin.Community shows optimism despite concerns over cross-chain security risks.
OpenSea is transitioning into a comprehensive cryptocurrency trading platform spanning 22 blockchains, expanding from its foundation as an NFT marketplace, as reported by ChainCatcher through Forbes.

This marks a significant step in OpenSea’s growth, reflecting broader trends in the cryptocurrency market as platforms seek to offer multi-chain trading capabilities for diverse digital assets.

OpenSea’s Multi-Chain Expansion Across 22 Blockchains
OpenSea announced its transformation into a multi-chain trading platform, led by CEO Devin Finzer and CTO Alex Atallah. New capabilities will allow trading of various cryptocurrencies across 22 blockchains.

The expansion has not immediately affected market volumes. However, it could potentially lead to broader access to prominent tokens like Ethereum and Solana, enhancing user interaction and engagement across the blockchain ecosystem.

Community reactions on platforms like Discord reflect both optimism for improved trading capabilities and concerns over increased complexity and security in cross-chain transactions. Key figures in the crypto community have yet to officially comment.

Implications for Trading, Security, and Regulation
Did you know? Previous expansions by platforms like Binance and Crypto.com into multi-chain trading increased user access but did not cause short-term liquidity shifts.

According to CoinMarketCap, Ethereum (ETH) trades at $3,846.79, with a market cap of $464,302,003,816. Its 24-hour trading volume increased by 16.65% reaching $57,419,457,214, despite a 1.68% price decrease over the same period.

Ethereum(ETH), daily chart, screenshot on CoinMarketCap at 04:55 UTC on October 18, 2025. Source: CoinMarketCap

The Coincu research team anticipates potential impacts on regulatory landscapes, observing that similar infrastructure growth typically leads to long-term ecosystem development. Cross-chain innovations will likely enhance technological integrations while presenting challenges in maintaining transaction security. According to Alex Atallah, CTO of OpenSea, “With integration spanning 22 blockchains, we’re opening new avenues for NFT trading and creating a more versatile ecosystem for our users.”

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

Cardano (ADA) fell roughly 27% this week, slipping below the $0.66 support as risk-off flows hit crypto. Bitcoin’s slide toward $104,000 and softer altcoin liquidity magnified downside, and on-chain data shows large holders leaning defensive.

Whale Flows Split as ADA Loses Support
Santiment-tracked wallets holding 1–10 million ADA offloaded about 40 million ADA over seven days, while broader whale distribution reportedly reached 350 million ADA, pressuring price. other big wallets accumulated 140–200 million ADA, creating a split tape that’s fueling choppy consolidation between $0.65–$0.70.

Derivatives add to the cautious tone. Cardano’s open interest slipped 2.12% to $669.9 million, and long liquidations ($1.13 million) dwarfed shorts ($187,000), signaling bulls bore the brunt of the latest flush.

On the 4-hour chart, ADA is carving a falling wedge, but confirmation requires a breakout above $0.74. Until then, momentum indicators remain mixed: RSI 37 (approaching oversold) while CMF 0.12–0.15 hints at returning spot inflows that have yet to overpower supply from large holders.

Downside Risk First, Rebound Later
Technicians flag a “risk-first” path: losing $0.66 puts $0.65 in play; failure there opens $0.62–$0.60, then $0.57 (channel/structure confluence). A deeper shakeout could probe $0.53 if broader crypto weakness persists.

On the upside, ADA must reclaim $0.66 and then clear $0.74–$0.80 (50-day EMA cluster) to flip trend strength. Above that range, bulls target $0.86, with a psychological $1.00 retest feasible into Q4 if risk appetite and flows improve.

Several analysts still eye a path toward $1.20–$1.60 on a confirmed breakout, but most caution the market may dip before it rips given leverage resets and uneven liquidity.

ETF headlines (including the Oct. 23 Grayscale ADA ETF decision window), stablecoin and ETF net flows, and whether whale selling cools. A rotation back into altcoins typically follows BTC stabilization; conversely, renewed BTC downside would likely extend ADA’s consolidation near the lows.

ADA's price trends to the downside on the daily chart. Source: ADAUSD on Tradingview
Treasury, Staking, and Ecosystem Still Build
Beyond price, Cardano’s community treasury has surpassed 1.6 billion ADA ($1 billion), funded by fees and staking rewards and governed via Project Catalyst, a war chest that supports tooling, DeFi, and infrastructure without VC overhang.

New staking access (e.g., eToro U.S.) and ongoing initiatives like Midnight and Leios continue to broaden the roadmap, even as TVL ($288 million) lags larger chains.

Cover image from ChatGPT, ADAUSD on Tradingview

Sat, 18/10/2025 - 5:16

Peter Schiff delivers ultra bearish prediction for altcoin holders, with "crypto winter" being the lightest part of it.

Cover image via U.Today

Peter Schiff, the biggest Bitcoin skeptic around, is probably having a field day as Bitcoin continues to bleed and drag down the whole crypto market, while gold and silver are causing massive FOMO around the world. In fact, people are queuing up to buy them all across the globe. 

Having not stopped cheering at the prospect of gold reaching $6,000 by Christmas, he has gone on to make one of the gloomiest and most pessimistic projections regarding crypto in his latest posts.

The losses that are about to hit the crypto industry will be staggering. Expect a wave of bankruptcies, defaults, and layoffs as the sector is decimated by the imminent Bitcoin and Ether crash, which will obliterate the rest of the altcoin market. There is systemic risk as well.

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— Peter Schiff (@PeterSchiff) October 17, 2025 Schiff warned that the sector is facing a wave of bankruptcies, defaults and layoffs as Bitcoin and Ether crash. He described this as a chain reaction that will not only bruise traders but also obliterate the entire altcoin market, leaving no safety net for holders of speculative tokens. 

The prediction fits with his long-held skepticism that digital assets are nothing more than bubbles waiting to burst. Now, with gold outperforming nearly every major index, he sees evidence mounting in his favor.

Not normalHighlighting that Bitcoin has already fallen by more than 30% against gold since its August peak, Schiff argues that this is not just a normal market correction but a sign of deep structural weakness. In his words, anyone who believes the bearish trend is almost over is deluding themselves. 

Schiff also mocked Bitcoin advocates celebrating adoption, suggesting that a more accurate title for the new bestseller "Bitcoin is for Everyone" would be Bitcoin Isn’t for Anyone.

With gold and silver hitting new highs, Schiff says this shows real value lies with real value. His forecast for altcoin holders is bleak – crypto winter is far from over.

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On October 17, 2025, Nixon Peabody Trust Company disclosed in an SEC filing that it sold 25,734 shares of General Dynamics (GD 0.22%), an estimated $8.11 million trade.

What happenedAccording to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission dated October 17, 2025, Nixon Peabody Trust Company reduced its stake in General Dynamics by 25,734 shares during Q3 2025. The estimated transaction value, based on the quarter’s average price, was $8.11 million. The fund now reports holding 30,224 shares in General Dynamics, worth $10.31 million.

What else to knowThis reduction brings the stake in General Dynamics to 0.75% of Nixon Peabody Trust Company’s 13F assets, as of Q3 2025. Previously, the position made up 1.26% of the fund's AUM, as of Q2 2025.

Top five holdings after the filing:

IDEV: $88.54 million (6.48% of AUM) as of September 30, 2025MSFT: $81.41 million (5.96% of AUM) as of September 30, 2025AVLV: $71.50 million (5.24% of AUM) as of September 30, 2025AAPL: $67.89 million (4.97% of AUM) as of September 30, 2025NVDA: $65.25 million (4.78% of AUM) as of September 30, 2025As of October 17, 2025, shares of General Dynamics were priced at $331.15, up 7.4% for the year through October 17, 2025 and underperforming the S&P 500 by 3.2 percentage points over the same period.

Company OverviewMetricValueMarket Capitalization$89.08 billionRevenue (TTM)$50.27 billionNet Income (TTM)$4.09 billionPrice (as of market close October 17, 2025)$331.15Company SnapshotGeneral Dynamics offers business jets, naval vessels, combat vehicles, weapons systems, and advanced IT solutions through four segments: Aerospace, Marine Systems, Combat Systems, and Technologies.

The company generates revenue primarily through manufacturing and servicing defense platforms, business aviation, and technology solutions for government and commercial clients.

It serves U.S. and allied government agencies, defense departments, and commercial aviation customers worldwide.

General Dynamics is a leading global aerospace and defense contractor with a diversified portfolio spanning business aviation, shipbuilding, land combat systems, and defense technology.

Foolish takeNixon Peabody Trust Company scaled back its position in General Dynamics, but even before the sell, this stock accounted for only a small fraction of the fund's overall portfolio at just 1.26% of AUM -- well outside its top five holdings.

It's worth noting that although General Dynamics has lagged behind the S&P 500, it's up by more than 25% year to date and 133% over the last five years, as of October 17, 2025. With the timing of this sell-off, it's not surprising that institutional investors are cashing in on those earnings.

General Dynamics remains a major name in the defense sector, recently securing a $1.5 billion contract with U.S. Strategic Command to modernize its enterprise IT systems.

The company also has a long history of dividend growth, increasing its dividend payout for 28 consecutive years. Defense companies like General Dynamics can already offer some stability and predictability for investors thanks to contracts with the U.S. government, while consistent dividends can be appealing to income investors, too.

Glossary13F: A quarterly SEC filing by institutional investment managers disclosing their equity holdings.
Assets Under Management (AUM): The total market value of investments managed on behalf of clients by a fund or institution.
Quarter (Q3 2025): The third three-month period of a financial year; here, July–September 2025.
Position: The amount of a particular security or asset held by an investor or fund.
Top five holdings: The five largest investments in a fund's portfolio by value.
Stake: The ownership interest or share an investor holds in a company.
Defense contractor: A company that provides products or services to military or government defense agencies.
Segment: A distinct business division within a company, often reporting separate financial results.
TTM: The 12-month period ending with the most recent quarterly report.

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Note: The following is an excerpt from this week’s Earnings Trends report. You can access the full report that contains detailed historical actual and estimates for the current and following periods, please click here>>>

Here are the key points:

We are off to a great start in the Q3 earnings season. Not only are most companies easily beating estimates, but the tone and substance of guidance and management commentary are also mostly reassuring and favorable. This should help sustain the positive estimate revisions trend that has been in place in recent months.For the 58 S&P 500 members that have reported Q3 results, total earnings are up +15.4% from the same period last year on +8.0% higher revenue, with 86.2% beating EPS estimates and 79.3% beating revenue estimates. The proportion of these 58 index members beating both EPS and revenue estimates is 74.1%.The Q3 earnings and revenue growth pace for these 58 index members represents a notable improvement over what we saw from this same group of companies in the first half of the year. The proportion of these 58 index members beating EPS and revenue estimates is tracking significantly above the historical averages for this same group of companies.For the Finance sector, we now have Q3 results from 47.7% of the sector’s total market capitalization in the S&P 500 index. Total earnings for these Finance sector companies are up +20.4% from the same period last year on +10.9% higher revenues, with 96.2% beating EPS estimates and 88.5% beating revenue estimates.Strong Start to the Q3 Earnings Season American Express (AXP - Free Report) became the latest Finance player to beat Q3 earnings and revenue estimates, also providing positive and reassuring commentary about the health of the consumer and the broader economy. The American Express results followed similar results and commentary from the likes of JPMorgan (JPM - Free Report) , Citigroup (C - Free Report) , Wells Fargo (WFC - Free Report) , and others.

The economic read-through from these bank results is reassuring and positive, notwithstanding worries about non-bank lenders following a few bankruptcies. Consumer spending and household financials remain stable on the back of a labor market that remains very strong. There are signs of improving credit demand, and delinquencies are off their highs, references to ‘cockroaches’ notwithstanding.

Importantly, the capital markets business has finally started showing results, after many quarters of management teams describing improving deal pipelines. We are still at low levels relative to history. But given the favorable regulatory and monetary policy backdrop, it is reasonable to get excited about the sector’s Wall Street business.

For the 47.7% of the sector’s market capitalization that have reported Q3 results, total earnings and revenues are up +20.4% and +10.9%, respectively, and 96.2% are beating EPS estimates and 88.5% are beating revenue estimates. The proportion of these Finance sector companies beating both EPS and revenue estimates is 88.5%.

The comparison charts below show the Q3 revenue growth rates and blended beats percentages for these companies.

Image Source: Zacks Investment Research

For the Zacks Finance sector as a whole, Q3 earnings are expected to increase by +21.3% from the same period last year on +7.6% higher revenues, as the chart below shows.

Image Source: Zacks Investment Research

The Earnings Big Picture Positive Q3 results and reassuring management commentary from these banks are helping sustain the favorable revisions trend that has been in place lately.

For 2025 Q3, the expectation is for earnings growth of +6.5% on +6.4% revenue gains. We have consistently shown in this space how Q3 estimates have steadily increased since the quarter began.

The chart below shows expectations for 2025 Q3 in terms of what was achieved in the preceding four periods and what is currently expected for the next three quarters.

Image Source: Zacks Investment Research

The chart below shows the overall earnings picture for the S&P 500 index on an annual basis.

Image Source: Zacks Investment Research

The aforementioned favorable revisions trend validates the market’s rebound from the April lows. However, the trend can only be sustained if Q3 earnings results and management guidance for Q4 and beyond confirm it.

October 17, 2025 20:07 ET

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rYojbaba Co., Ltd.

FUKUOKA, Japan, Oct. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- rYojbaba Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: RYOJ) (“rYojbaba” or the “Company”), a Japanese labor consulting and health services company, announced a series of strategic corporate developments and global partnerships to expand its legal consulting and osteopathic clinic services on an international scale.

Earlier this month, Company CEO Ryoji Baba was officially invited by the Embassy of Japan in Vietnam and appointed as a Board Member of United Nations-affiliated non-governmental organization (“NGO”) Koyamada International Foundation (“KIF”) and its affiliated organization, Guardian Girls International (“GGI”).

KIF is an international NGO dedicated to promoting global peace, sustainable development, and improving quality of life through humanitarian, educational, and empowerment programs. Its initiatives tackle six major global challenges, including gender equality and the prevention of gender-based violence. GGI, affiliated with KIF, is a key partner in advancing UN SDG Goal 5, empowering women and girls through self-defense education programs rooted in traditional martial arts and sports.

Through CEO Baba’s affiliation with KIF and GGI, rYojbaba will play two critical roles in advancing the organizations’ mission and goals:

1.   International Expansion of Medical and Rehabilitation Infrastructure
rYojbaba’s osteopathic clinics and licensed judo therapists will deliver medical care and recovery support to GGI-affiliated self-defense training participants and athletes suffering from injuries or chronic pain. By pursuing future collaborations with national sports associations, athletic federations, and educational institutions, the Company aims to create an integrated support model spanning training to recovery. This approach will not only broaden access to the Company’s osteopathic care but also expand clinic network and practice by reaching new clientele within KIF and GGI-affiliated communities.

2.   Legal and Mental Health Support
By aligning with GGI’s mission, rYojbaba aims to establish and launch the world’s first Free Labor Union Program, providing free online legal advisory services to address critical issues such as sexual harassment, domestic violence, and maternity harassment. Leveraging its expertise in parental leave support, workplace equality, and whistleblowing system management developed in Japan, the Company aims to create localized support frameworks tailored to each country’s legal system, building a foundation to ultimately expand its labor and legal consulting services on a global scale.

“I am honored to be appointed as a board member of KIF and GGI, and the opportunity for rYojbaba to extend its services and contribute directly to advancing the mission of both organizations,” said rYojbaba CEO Ryoji Baba. “Our consulting practice and osteopathic clinic services align closely with the work of KIF and GGI, offering a unique opportunity to extend our impact on an international scale. The chance to serve the communities associated with KIF and GGI is deeply meaningful, as their missions resonate perfectly with our own values, truly a natural alignment. While serving Japan has been the cornerstone of our work, our services are designed to meet global needs, and our long-standing ambition has always been to expand our impact internationally.”

KIF Cambodia
Additionally, rYojbaba and KIF have partnered and entered into a National Chapter Affiliation Agreement with KIF Cambodia, a non-profit organization based in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Under this agreement, KIF Cambodia is officially recognized as the exclusive National Chapter of KIF in the Kingdom of Cambodia. This recognition authorizes KIF Cambodia to advance KIF’s six core program areas (Youth, Girls & Women, Exchanges, Disaster & Emergency, Wildlife, and Space), supporting the foundation’s mission to address pressing global challenges. This partnership represents an extension of the Master Partnership Agreement between the Company and GGI that aims to expand the social impact initiatives centered on the protection and empowerment of women and girls across Cambodia.

Corporate Commitment to ESG and Long-Term Value Creation
CEO Baba commented: “Our company’s partnership, along with my personal affiliation with KIF and GGI, is just the beginning, as our shared mission aligns seamlessly with the goal of advancing sustainable and socially responsible initiatives globally. rYojbaba is committed not only to driving financial growth and shareholder returns but also enhancing long-term corporate value through social impact and adherence to legal and ethical standards. Collaborating with KIF and GGI represents a meaningful step forward in strengthening our brand credibility, international reputation, and ESG commitment. We look forward to pursuing future opportunities together in close alignment, creating lasting impact for the communities we serve.”

About rYojbaba Co., Ltd.
rYojbaba operates a labor consulting and health services business. The labor consulting business provides strategic consulting services for both Japanese companies and labor unions, with the underlying goal to bridge the gap between Japan’s labor culture issues and the lack of solutions for work-related dissatisfactions. rYojbaba also operates 28 osteopathic clinics and 2 beauty salons across Japan within its health services business, primarily offering judo theory, a form of osteopathic medicine practiced in Japan. To learn more, visit https://www.ryojbaba.com/.

Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this announcement are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on the Company’s current expectations, including, but not limited to, statements about the use of proceeds. Investors can find many (but not all) of these statements by the use of words such as “approximates,” “believes,” “hopes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “projects,” “intends,” “plans,” “will,” “would,” “should,” “could,” “may” or other similar expressions. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct. The Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to read the risk factors contained in the Company’s final prospectus and other reports it files with the SEC before making any investment decisions regarding the Company’s securities. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law.

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October 17, 2025 8:15 PM EDT | Source: Dolly Varden Silver Corporation
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - October 17, 2025) - Dolly Varden Silver Corporation (TSXV: DV) (NYSE American: DVS) (FSE: DVQ) (the "Company" or "Dolly Varden") announces completion of the 2025 diamond drill program on the 100% owned Kitsault Valley Project with a total of 56,131 meters in 84 drill holes. The program has confirmed resource expansion through step-out and infill drilling at the Wolf and Homestake Silver deposits as well as intersecting new mineralization at numerous exploration targets throughout the Kitsault Valley and Big Bulk copper-gold porphyry project.

"Early season high-grade, wide silver results from the Wolf Vein backed up the expansion of the 2025 drill program from 35,000 meters to 55,000 meters at the Kitsault Valley with successful step-outs and exciting new mineralized zones gives us a clear line of sight on the next set of priorities. The team delivered safely and efficiently, and the work strengthens our conviction in growing Kitsault Valley's high-grade silver and gold potential. With fieldwork and core logging complete, expect a steady cadence of updates as we integrate and release assays," states Shawn Khunkhun, President & CEO.

The 2025 drill program split approximately 60% on the Dolly Varden property and 40% on the Homestake Ridge property. The Company is using directional drilling technology to precisely target areas for step-out and infill holes at both the Wolf and Homestake Silver deposits. Utilizing the same mother hole to drill multiple intersects of the targeted mineralized zone in numerous daughter holes has increased efficiency and accuracy over previous drilling.

Marketing Service Provider Engaged

Dolly Varden Silver has entered into a marketing services agreement (the "Agreement") with Orbiton Capital Corp. (''Orbiton'') to provide strategic advice, digital media and marketing services to the Company. Orbiton, a San Francisco based company, will provide strategic advice, media buying and distribution, and marketing services through on-line media placements for the Company, including but not limited to newsletters. Under the terms of the Agreement, Orbiton will be paid $100,000 USD upfront for a 24 month term that may be extended at the discretion of the Company.

Orbiton's business address is 100 Pine St, San Francisco CA 94111 USA. Orbiton is at arm's length party to the Company. Orbiton does not have a direct interest in the Company or its securities or any right or intent to acquire such an interest at this time, however Orbiton may acquire an interest in the securities of the Company in the future. In addition, a shareholder of Orbiton personally holds 20,000 stock options of the Company, received pursuant to an unrelated consulting agreement and in accordance with the Company's stock option plan, giving such person the right to acquire 20,000 common shares of the Company at a price of $4 per share. There are no performance factors contained in the Agreement and no stock options or other compensation is being issued to Orbiton under the Agreement.

Qualified Person

Rob van Egmond, P.Geo., Vice-President Exploration for Dolly Varden, the "Qualified Person" as defined by NI 43-101 has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information contained in this news release. Rob van Egmond, P.Geo. is not independent of the Company in accordance with NI 43-101.

About Dolly Varden Silver Corporation

Dolly Varden Silver Corporation is a mineral exploration company focused on advancing its 100% held Kitsault Valley Project (which combines the Dolly Varden Project and the Homestake Ridge Project) located in the Golden Triangle of British Columbia, Canada, 25kms by road to tide water. Including the Kitsault Valley Project, the Company has consolidated approximately 100,000Ha of prospective tenure in the Golden Triangle with 5 past producing high-grade silver mines including Dolly Varden, Torbrit, Porter Idaho, Mountain Boy and Esperanza historic mines. The 163 sq. km. Kitsault Valley Project hosts the high-grade silver and gold resources of Dolly Varden and Homestake Ridge along with the past producing Dolly Varden and Torbrit silver mines. It is considered to be prospective for hosting further precious metal deposits, being on the same structural and stratigraphic belts that host numerous other, on-trend, high-grade deposits, such as Eskay Creek and Brucejack. The Kitsault Valley Project also contains the Big Bulk property which is prospective for porphyry and skarn style copper and gold mineralization, similar to other such deposits in the region (Red Mountain, KSM, Red Chris).

Forward-Looking Statements

This release may contain forward-looking statements or forward-looking information under applicable securities legislation that may not be based on historical fact, including, without limitation, statements containing the words "believe", "may", "plan", "will", "estimate", "continue", "anticipate", "intend", "expect", "potential", "prospective" and similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements included in this news release include the exploration information and include the term of the Agreement and any extension thereof and the proposed benefits of or services provided under the Agreement. Forward-Looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance, or achievements of Dolly Varden to be materially different from any future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, risks associated with the speculative nature of exploration and development of minerals; the anticipates substantial future capital expenditures associated with the exploration and development of its assets and there can be no assurance that debt or equity financing will be available; inherent competition in the mining industry; risks associate with volatility in mineral prices; risks inherent in the estimation of mineral resources; environmental risks associated with the exploration and development of mineral properties; the Company is reliant on key personnel; risks associated with working in remote regions; risks associated with maintaining positive community relations; and the other risks disclosed in the Company's annual information form ("AIF") dated April 30, 2025 for the year ended December 31, 2024 which is available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and in the Company's Form 40-F registration statement as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which is available on EDGAR at www.sec.gov. The risk factors identified in the Company's public filings are not intended to represent a complete list of factors that could affect the Company. Forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations and beliefs and assume, among other things, the ability of the Company to satisfy the requirements of listing and registration, and to successfully pursue its current development plans, that future sources of funding will be available to the Company, that relevant commodity prices will remain at levels that are economically viable for the Company and that the Company will receive relevant permits in a timely manner in order to enable its operations, but given the uncertainties, assumptions and risks, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements or information. The Company disclaims any obligation to update, or to publicly announce, any such statements, events or developments except as required by law.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX-V) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.

To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/270983