Market Signal Briefing

The cryptocurrency market has been in turmoil, and XRP has not been spared. After days of heavy selling, XRP is now trading at $2.37, down sharply from its recent high of $3.18. The token even touched a low of $1.

“Based on the fact that China has taken this unprecedented position, and speaking only for the U.S.A., and not other Nations who were similarly threatened, starting November 1st, 2025 (or sooner, depending on any further actions or changes taken by China), the United States of America will impose a Tariff of 100% on China, over and above any Tariff that they are currently paying.”

In addition, the US President announced export controls on critical software, escalating fears of a full-blown trade war between the US and China.

BTC tumbled to a Friday session low of $107,486 before closing at $114,559, down 5.82% for the day. BTC swiftly reclaimed the $110,000 handle on Friday, but momentum faded as the token slipped 1.82% on Saturday, October 11, closing at $112,469. A three-day losing streak leaves BTC down 8.6% for the week.

US BTC-spot ETF inflows Cushion Downside
Trade developments and a political stalemate failed to impact demand for spot ETFs. The US BTC-spot ETF market saw total net inflows of $2.72 billion in the reporting week ending Friday, October 10, taking October inflows to $4.29 billion. According to Farside Investors:

iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) reported net inflows of $2.63 billion.
Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) saw net inflows of $88.9 million.
Meanwhile, Grayscale BTC ETF (GBTC) and ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF (ARKB) had combined net outflows of $105.1 million.

Crucially, robust inflows for the second consecutive week prevented a BTC slump below the psychological $100,000 level.

The Kobeissi Letter commented on Friday’s sell-off, stating:

“Volume was so strong that it led to the first EVER $20,000 candlestick in Bitcoin, a -$380 BILLION drop in market cap, before a V-shaped bottom as shorts were closed. Not only was this the largest liquidation ever, it was 9 TIMES the previous record. This event will be referenced for years to come.”

Notably, US BTC-spot ETF issuers reported total net outflows of $4.5 million, which is modest considering the trends in BTC price.

Market bets on multiple Fed rate cuts in the fourth quarter continued to boost demand for BTC-spot ETFs. However, the absence of key US economic data and the prolonged US government shutdown weighed on broader sentiment.

Key Week Ahead: US Lawmakers, Labor Market Data, and the Fed in Focus
The coming week could be pivotal for BTC and US BTC-spot ETF flows. US lawmakers return from the long weekend on Tuesday, October 14. A Senate vote on a stopgap funding bill could be a key catalyst for BTC price direction after this week’s pullback. BTC could rebound if the Senate passes a stopgap funding bill. On the other hand, a continued shutdown may expose BTC to further losses.

Traders should also monitor US-China trade developments as the APEC Summit looms. Tit-for-tat retaliatory measures from China and the US would likely drag BTC lower. Conversely, a de-escalation may lift sentiment.

Bitcoin’s sell-off also weighed on Ethereum (ETH), triggering a sharp correction.

ETH Gives Up $4,000 Amid Broad-Based Crypto Sell-Off
While BTC held above the key $100,000 psychological level, ETH dropped below $4,000. ETH declined 2.21% on Saturday, October 11, following the previous day’s 12.16% plunge to close at $3,752.

Despite Saturday’s loss, ETH recovered from Friday’s low of $3,511, bolstered by ETH-spot ETF inflows of $488.2 million in the reporting week ending October 10.

Explore our ETF flow deep-dive to see which tokens are winning the most capital.

Key Drivers for BTC Price Outlook
Several key events will drive BTC’s near-term outlook:

US-China trade developments.
Senate votes on stopgap funding bill.
US economic data.
FOMC members’ speeches.
Legislative developments: the Market Structure Bill’s passage on Capitol Hill.
US BTC-spot ETF flows.

BTC Price Scenarios:

Bullish Scenario: A government reopening, dovish Fed signals, trade de-escalation, and sustained ETF inflows could drive BTC toward $125,761.
Bearish Scenario: A prolonged shutdown, trade escalation, stagflation fears, hawkish Fed tone, or ETF outflows could pressure BTC toward $100,000.

Technical Analysis
Bitcoin Analysis
BTC trades below the 50-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) but remains above the 200-day EMA. The EMAs are signaling bearish near-term but bullish longer-term momentum.

Upside Target: A breakout above $115,000 could bring the 50-day EMA into play. A sustained move through the 50-day EMA could pave the way toward the record high of $125,761.
On the downside, a drop below $110,000 could expose the 200-day EMA. If breached, $100,000 would be the next key psychological support level.

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Daily Gold (XAU/USD)
Technically, the main trend remains up. Friday’s close keeps gold well above a pair of minor pivot supports at $3939.38 and $3888.43. Momentum will remain bullish unless the market breaks below $3819.42, which would signal a near-term shift lower.

With gold trading in uncharted territory, there are no traditional resistance levels above the current record high of $4059.35. Psychological round numbers like $4100 and $4200 become the next upside markers. On the downside, the 50-day moving average at $3592.82 is the most reliable trend support for now.

Gold Price Forecast: Bullish Bias Holds with Upside Open Above $4059.35
The outlook for gold remains bullish as long as price holds above $3888.43. Traders will be watching for a breakout above $4059.35 to confirm a continuation toward $4100+. However, given the speed of recent gains, a short-term pullback toward $3939.38 or even $3888.43 can’t be ruled out.

If geopolitical tensions escalate or Fed rate cut bets firm up further, gold could catch another strong bid. A break below $3819.42 would neutralize the short-term bias.

This semiconductor and networking specialist is a rising force in the artificial intelligence (AI) space.

The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) in late 2022 sparked a blistering run for a number of companies at the forefront of the technology, adding numerous new members to the trillion-dollar club. Among the most recognizable symbols of this trend are the so-called "Magnificent Seven" stocks.

Each of these companies is an industry leader in their respective field and at the forefront of AI technology. They've also been among the most consistent performers over the past couple of years.

However, investors may be surprised to learn that Broadcom (AVGO -5.90%) has actually outperformed every one of the Magnificent Seven stocks over the past year, as its stock has soared 90%. Furthermore, developments that came to light during the company's recent quarterly report should drive further gains.

Below, I'll look at what's fueling Broadcom's meteoric rise and why this trend is poised to continue.

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An AI alternative
Advanced processors, particularly the graphics processing units (GPUs) developed by Nvidia (NVDA -4.84%), have provided the computing power that allowed generative AI to flourish. While GPUs are unmatched in providing the computational horsepower that underpins AI, they aren't the only game in town.

Broadcom provides a host of Ethernet switching and networking products that are staples in data centers, where most AI processing occurs. However, it's Broadcom's application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) that are the biggest opportunity.

These custom-designed AI accelerators, also called XPUs, are customized for specific tasks, which makes them more energy efficient. While they don't have the inherent flexibility of GPUs, many enterprises are willing to accept the trade-off due to the rising energy costs that come with adopting AI.

The robust demand was apparent in the company's recent financial report. In Broadcom's fiscal third quarter (ended Aug. 3), the company delivered record revenue of $15.9 billion, which accelerated 22% year over year, driving adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.69, which jumped 36%. The company left no doubt that AI was fueling its growth, as its AI-based revenue surged 63% year over year to $5.2 billion.

The results easily cleared Wall Street's expectations, as analysts' consensus estimates called for revenue of $15.82 billion and adjusted EPS of $1.66.

Management also provided an update for its business that suggests this could be just the beginning. Broadcom noted that demand from its three biggest hyperscale customers continues to increase. The company hasn't confirmed the identity of these customers, but it's widely believed they are Alphabet, Meta Platforms, and TikTok parent ByteDance.

During the earnings call, CEO Hock Tam confirmed, "We continue to gain share at our three original customers." He also raised expectations for the company's AI-centric business next year, saying growth will exceed the 50% to 60% growth that it forecast for fiscal 2025.

Perhaps more importantly, Broadcom confirmed that it had added a fourth big hyperscale customer, which many on Wall Street believe is OpenAI. Management upgraded the prospect to "qualified customer" and had begun production of "AI racks based on our XPUs."

This development resulted in a $10 billion increase in Broadcom's backlog, bringing the total to $110 billion. Investors are still waiting for an update regarding another previously disclosed prospect, whose business could further boast Broadcom's fortunes.

What's next for Broadcom?
Melius Research analyst Ben Reitzes argues that the Magnificent Seven should be expanded to the "Magnificent Eight," bringing Broadcom into the fold. He also suggests that Nvidia's share would decline over time, as he believes Broadcom will capture about 30% of the AI chip market. That said, he expects both companies will continue to reap the rewards resulting from the accelerating adoption of AI.

It's worth noting that as Broadcom's stock has nearly doubled over the past year, there's been a commensurate increase in its valuation. The stock has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 88, which might seem lofty at first glance. However, the more appropriate price/earnings-to-growth ratio (PEG), which takes into account Broadcom's accelerating growth, clocks in at 0.37, when any number less than 1 suggests an undervalued stock. Furthermore, the stock is selling for just 37 times next year's expected sales, which is reasonable, given the magnitude of the opportunity.

Broadcom has a strong track record of growth, an attractive valuation, and is well-positioned to profit from the continuing adoption of AI. That's why it's the $1 trillion stock I would buy if I could buy only one.

Danny Vena has positions in Alphabet, Broadcom, Meta Platforms, and Nvidia. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Alphabet, Meta Platforms, and Nvidia. The Motley Fool recommends Broadcom. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The DJS Law Group reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (“KinderCare” or “the Company”) (NYSE: KLC) for violations of the federal securities laws.

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Energy Transfer is a great stock to buy when it's down.

Energy Transfer (ET -1.99%) has long been a favorite among income investors, and with the stock down roughly 20% from its recent high, the setup now looks even better. The pullback has pushed the stock's yield to nearly 8%. Its distribution is well covered by its distribution cash flow (operating cash flow minus maintenance capital expenditures), while the company has significantly improved its balance sheet over the past several years.

For patient investors looking for steady income and solid growth potential, Energy Transfer stands out as one of the most appealing long-term buys in the pipeline space.

A pipeline giant
Energy Transfer owns one of the largest integrated midstream systems in North America. It transports, processes, and stores natural gas, crude oil, refined products, and natural gas liquids (NGLs) through a vast network that touches nearly every major producing basin in the U.S. Its footprint stretches from the Permian to the Marcellus Shale and connects to key Gulf Coast export hubs.

This scale gives Energy Transfer a major advantage, as it can capture incremental volumes and expand more efficiently than smaller peers. Its vast network of assets also allows it to more easily take advantage of any seasonal or geographic price spread arbitrage opportunities.

While it is an energy stock, Energy Transfer has a very steady, predictable business model. About 90% of its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) this year is expected to come from fee-based services that are not impacted by energy prices or spreads. The company has also said that it now has the highest percentage of take-or-pay contracts in its history, which means it gets paid regardless of whether customers use its services.

Meanwhile, the master limited partnership (MLP) has done a great job of improving its balance sheet. Back in 2020, it made the hard choice to cut its distribution to reduce debt and fund growth with internal cash flow. Since then, it has steadily lowered leverage and rebuilt distribution coverage, and now its payout is above pre-cut levels.

Last quarter, its distributable cash flow covered the distribution by more than 2 times, leaving plenty of room for future increases. Meanwhile, management expects to keep raising its distribution by 3% to 5% annually, supported by a steady stream of fee-based cash flows and new projects coming online.

Energy Transfer has started to invest heavily to drive its next phase of growth. It plans to spend about $5 billion in capex this year, up sharply from last year, with more than half of that going toward natural gas-related projects.

One of its largest projects is the Hugh Brinson Pipeline, which will move 1.5 billion cubic feet per day of gas from the Permian Basin into Texas to help meet surging power demand from data centers and industrial customers. A second phase of the project will expand capacity and give Energy Transfer even greater flexibility to move natural gas across the region. It also announced the $5.3 billion Desert Southwest pipeline, which will extend Energy Transfer's reach from the Permian into Arizona and New Mexico. Management expects it to be completed by the end of 2029.

These kinds of projects give the company years of visible growth while reinforcing its position as one of the premier operators in the U.S. natural gas market.

Energy Transfer is also getting closer to moving forward with its long-planned Lake Charles LNG project. It has partnered with MidOcean Energy and signed several long-term offtake agreements. LNG (liquified natural gas) demand continues to surge globally, particularly in Asia, and the project could become a significant cash flow driver once approved. At the same time, the company is seeing strong interest from data center developers and utilities looking for a dependable natural gas supply.

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A cheap stock
Even with all these positives, the stock remains cheap. Energy Transfer trades at about 9 times forward enterprise value-to-EBITDA, well below its historical average and cheaper than most of its peers. Between 2011 and 2016, midstream MLPs typically traded at closer to 13 to 14 times EBITDA, so investors today are paying a much lower multiple for a company that is far stronger than it was a decade ago.

For those seeking a high-yield stock to buy with strong growth potential, Energy Transfer is a great stock to buy and hold for the long term.

Geoffrey Seiler has positions in Energy Transfer. The Motley Fool has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces that it is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (“Jefferies” or “the Company”) (NYSE: JEF) for violations of the securities laws.

The investigation focuses on whether the Company issued false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose information pertinent to investors. Jefferies admitted on October 8, 2025, that it had about $715 million in exposure to the receivables of the bankrupt First Brands Group. According to the Company, the amount represents about 25% of the trade finance portfolio of its Point Bonita subsidiary. Based on this news, shares of Jefferies fell by about 8% on the same day.

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DraftKings and e.l.f. are attractively valued stocks growing quickly.

Not every growth stock has gone straight up this year, but that could set some stocks up well to be winners next year.

Let's look at two growth stocks that could skyrocket next year and beyond.

DraftKings
DraftKings (DKNG -7.13%) has had a tough year so far, down nearly 40% from its highs earlier this year, but the story underneath looks very different from the stock chart. The stock hasn't sold off because of anything the company has done. Instead, the decline has been driven over worries that sports-related prediction markets will start to eat into its growth. However, these competitors are operating in a legal gray zone that most states are unlikely to tolerate, given how much tax revenue they pull from online sports betting.

Meanwhile, DraftKings continues to put up impressive growth numbers. Last quarter, revenue jumped 37% to $1.5 billion, driven by strong engagement in its sportsbook and online casino businesses. Same-game parlays remain a huge driver of gross margin expansion, while the company is also seeing operating leverage with sales and marketing expense growth slowing. This helped lead to a 134% surge in adjusted EBITDA to $301 million. The company has clearly turned a corner from its prior heavy-spending, customer-acquisition phase, and is now delivering real profits and free cash flow.

Trading at a forward price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of about 16.7 times 2026 consensus earnings estimates, the stock looks cheap for a business that's growing revenue quickly and showing strong operating leverage. DraftKings is still a leader in the regulated markets, where casual betters tend to flock. It could eventually move into its own prediction markets, which would give it access to lucrative markets where online sports betting still isn't legal, including two of the largest states in the U.S. in California and Texas. On top of that, a court ruling could wipe away predictions market competition with one stroke of a pen. If it does, the stock will skyrocket higher.

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E.l.f. Beauty
E.l.f. Beauty (ELF -10.79%) has been one of the best-performing consumer growth stories of the past few years, but its recent $1 billion acquisition of Rhode could push it to an entirely new level. Rhode, founded by Hailey Bieber, became one of the fastest-growing beauty brands ever, hitting over $200 million in sales in less than three years while selling only a handful of products online with minimal paid marketing. That kind of organic traction is rare, and e.l.f. now has a huge opportunity to plug Rhode into its massive retail and manufacturing network to take it global.

Rhode's launch at Sephora last month showed just how strong the brand already is. Rhode sold an estimated $10 million of product in its first two days, capturing about 35% of Sephora's total sales that day. That's just remarkable. Meanwhile, it will launch at Sephora's U.K. stores later this year.

But's that's likely only the start. E.l.f. already has established strong retail relationships with Ulta Beauty and Target, which are both natural next steps for broader distribution down the line. In addition, Rhode only offers a handful of products. E.l.f. will be able to help Rhode with manufacturing, as well, which should lead to a broader product assortment over time. And finally, Rhode products come at high price points with better gross margins. That's a powerful combination that should help fuel growth both next year and beyond.

Despite its strong growth potential, the stock still trades at an attractive valuation. It has a forward P/E of 31 times next fiscal year's analyst estimates and a price/earnings-to-growth (PEG) ratio of only 0.5, with positive PEG ratios of less than 1 typically considered undervalued.

Between its growth potential and valuation, e.l.f.'s stock is well positioned to skyrocket higher next year.

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The former Stolper Co is a financial management company that merged with another financial services business to form Wealth Oklahoma in 2025. It initiated a new position in Allison Transmission Holdings (ALSN -1.91%), acquiring 75,606 shares in the third quarter, an estimated $6.4 million trade based on the average price for Q3 2025, according to its October 10, 2025, SEC filing.

What happenedWealth Oklahoma disclosed the purchase of 75,606 shares of Allison Transmission Holdings in its quarterly report filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on October 10, 2025 (SEC filing). The new holding was valued at $6.4 million as of Q3 2025, with the transaction representing 1.9% of Stolper’s $330 million in reportable U.S. equity assets.

What else to knowThis is a new position; the stake now accounts for 1.9% of Wealth Oklahoma's 13F reportable assets as of September 30, 2025.

Top holdings after the filing are as follows:

BRK-B: $18.96 million (5.75% of AUM) as of 2025-09-30JPM: $17.74 million (5.37% of AUM) as of 2025-09-30AAPL: $14.90 million (4.52% of AUM) as of 2025-09-30GOOGL: $11.92 million (3.6% of AUM) as of 2025-09-30COF: $10.73 million (3.25% of AUM as of Q3 2025)As of October 9, 2025, Allison Transmission shares were priced at $81.02, down 18.4% over the prior year ending October 9, 2025 and underperforming the S&P 500 by 33.9 percentage points over the past year.

The company reported trailing 12-month revenue of $3.2 billion for the period ended June 30, 2025 and net income of $762 million for the period ended June 30, 2025.

Allison Transmission's dividend yield stood at 1.3% as of October 10, 2025. Shares were 35% below their 52-week high as of October 9, 2025.

Company OverviewMetricValueRevenue (TTM)$3.20 billionNet Income (TTM)$762.00 millionDividend Yield1.33%Price (as of market close 10/09/25)$81.02Company SnapshotAllison Transmission designs and manufactures fully automatic transmissions and related parts for commercial, defense, and specialty vehicles. It also offers remanufactured transmissions and aftermarket support.

The company generates revenue primarily through product sales to original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket services, including replacement parts and extended coverage.

Allison Transmission serves a global customer base of OEMs, distributors, dealers, and government agencies, with a focus on commercial vehicle and defense markets.

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Allison Transmission is a leading provider of fully automatic transmissions for medium- and heavy-duty commercial and defense vehicles worldwide. The company leverages a broad distribution network and long-standing OEM relationships to maintain a strong position in the auto parts sector.

Foolish takeFounded in 1915, Allison Transmission is a veteran of propulsion systems technology. It's the world's largest manufacturer of medium and heavy-duty fully automatic transmissions, according to the company.

Allison Transmission's sales are down slightly year over year. Through the first half of 2025, revenue stood at $1.58 billion compared to $1.61 billion in 2024.

This lack of sales growth is a contributor to the company's share price decline, adding to its dismal 2025 outlook, which it slashed due to softness in demand in some of its end markets, such as for medium-duty trucks. Allison Transmission now expects 2025 revenue to come in between $3.1 billion to $3.2 billion, down from $3.2 billion to $3.3 billion.

With Allison Transmission shares hovering around a 52-week low, Wealth Oklahoma took advantage to initiate a position in the stock. This speaks to Wealth Oklahoma's belief that Allison Transmission can bounce back. This might be the case, given Allison's recent acquisition of Dana Incorporated, which provides drivetrain and propulsion systems in over 25 countries.

With a price-to-earnings ratio of 9, Allison Transmission's valuation looks attractive, which also explains Wealth Oklahoma's purchase. The stock certainly looks like it's in buy territory.

Glossary13F reportable assets: U.S. equity holdings that institutional investment managers must disclose quarterly to the SEC on Form 13F.
AUM (Assets Under Management): The total market value of investments managed on behalf of clients by a financial institution or fund manager.
Dividend yield: Annual dividend payments divided by the share price, expressed as a percentage, showing income return on investment.
Trailing twelve months (TTM): The 12-month period ending with the most recent quarterly report.
Original equipment manufacturer (OEM): A company that produces parts or equipment that may be marketed by another manufacturer.
Aftermarket services: Products and support provided after the original sale, such as replacement parts, maintenance, or extended warranties.
Stake: The amount or percentage of ownership an investor or institution holds in a company.
Quarterly report: A financial statement filed every three months, detailing a company’s performance and financial position.
Distribution network: The system of intermediaries, such as dealers and distributors, through which a company sells its products.
Defense market: The sector focused on supplying products and services to military and government defense agencies.

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LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces that it is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Braskem S.A. (“Braskem” or “the Company”) (NYSE: BAK) for violations of the securities laws.

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SummaryVanguard U.S. Momentum Factor ETF continues to outperform peers, with strong returns and a diversified portfolio across market caps and sectors.VFMO maintains a buy rating, supported by positive technical signals, robust momentum, and a favorable seasonal period ahead.Despite a recent market drop, VFMO shows resilience, reasonable valuation, and attractive long-term growth prospects with limited single-stock risk.Liquidity is modest, but with careful trading, VFMO offers compelling momentum exposure, especially as small-cap and growth allocations drive performance. alexsl/iStock via Getty Images

The momentum factor captured a lot of fanfare leading up to the steep stock market drop on Friday, October 10. But if you actually inspect the performance data, momentum did no better than the S&P 500 since the

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Key Takeaways
What does recent whale activity suggest about Pepe’s market sentiment?
Whales sold 9.04 trillion PEPE while buying only 6.62 trillion, signaling bearish sentiment and potential downward pressure.

 Could Pepe rebound from its 21.66% drop?
 If buying pushes RSI above 31, Pepe could reclaim $0.000009 and aim for $0.0000106, but continued selling may drag it to $0.00000614.

After the crypto market crashed, Pepe [PEPE] plunged to March 2024 levels before rebounding. At press time, PEPE was trading at $0.00000724, marking a 21.66% slip over the past 24 hours. 

Amid this market slip, investors, especially whales, jumped into the market to take strategic positions.  

Pepe whale activity intensifies 
Interestingly, amid market turmoil, Pepe whale activity intensified on both the demand and supply sides. 

According to Nansen, Pepe whales offloaded 9.04 trillion between the 10th and the 11th of October. Over the same period, the memecoin’s top holders acquired 6.62 trillion tokens. 

Source: Nansen

Among the buying whales, Onchain Lens identified one who spent $4.97 million to purchase 600.88 billion Pepe tokens. The wallet still holds $1 million, which may be used to buy more in the near future.

Despite this large purchase, Pepe recorded a negative Balance Change of $2.42 million, indicating that whales sold more than they bought overall.

This trend typically reflects declining market confidence, a bearish signal. Historically, heavy selling by large holders has often led to further price drops due to increased downward pressure.

Retail traders are selling
Unsurprisingly, as Pepe’s downward spiral persisted, small-scale investors rushed to close their positions to avoid more losses. 

According to Coinalyze, Pepe recorded 25.19 trillion in Sell Volume, compared to 24.84 trillion in Buy Volume over the past 24 hours. 

Source: Coinalyze

As a result, the memecoin saw a negative buy-sell delta of -350 billion tokens, at press time, a clear sign of aggressive spot selling. 

Furthermore, exchange activity further validates this market condition. 

According to Coinglass, Pepe’s Spot Netflow surged to positive after being negative the previous day. PEPE’s Netflow was $10.42 million, reflecting higher inflows. 

Source: CoinGlass

When inflows spike, it suggests investors are aggressively depositing into exchanges, raising the potential for further downward pressure. 

What’s next for PEPE?
According to AMBCrypto, PEPE plummeted as investors, both whales and retail, increased their selling activity.

For that reason, the memecoin’s Relative Strength Index (RSI) dropped to 25, hitting oversold territory before slightly rising to 31, as of writing.

Such volatility on RSI indicates an increased battle between bulls and bears for market control.

Source: Tradingview

If buying activity, particularly from whales, drives the RSI up to 31, the memecoin could rebound and reclaim the EMA20 level at $0.000009, with a potential move toward EMA200 at $0.0000106.

However, if selling pressure continues to dominate, the memecoin is likely to find support near $0.00000614.

Coinbase is set to debut a groundbreaking American Express credit card in the U.S. this fall, a product deeply inspired by Bitcoin’s origin story. Unlike typical crypto cards, this new Coinbase One Amex card fuses financial utility with crypto symbolism — appealing directly to Bitcoin believers.

The card’s design features data from Bitcoin’s Genesis Block, the first ever created by Satoshi Nakamoto on January 3, 2009. Etched with hexadecimal code from that block, the design pays homage to Bitcoin’s creation moment — when Nakamoto embedded a headline from The Times: “Chancellor on brink of second bailout for banks.” This message, criticizing centralized financial systems, has since become a cornerstone of Bitcoin’s anti-establishment ethos.

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While competitors like Gemini offer multi-asset crypto cards, Coinbase’s approach focuses on identity and ideology rather than convenience. It targets Bitcoin purists who see digital currency not just as an investment, but as a movement toward financial freedom and independence. By combining design, philosophy, and function, Coinbase is positioning its new Amex card as the ultimate tribute to Bitcoin’s legacy — and an emblem of the crypto revolution.

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Dogecoin has plunged violently over the past 24 hours, shedding a large chunk of its value in a brutal correction across the entire crypto market. What looked like a hold above $0.25 turned into a fast breakdown that dragged the Dogecoin price to as low as $0.148 within 24 hours.

However, technical analysis from crypto analyst Kaleo shows Dogecoin is ready to hit new all-time highs. In a post on X, he doubled down on a remarkably bullish prediction, stating that $6.90 is a “magnet” for Dogecoin.

Dogecoin Chart Tells The Story
In his post on the social media platform X, Kaleo noted how members of the crypto community are increasingly waking up to see how primed Dogecoin is to reach higher levels. The chart accompanying Kaleo’s post shows the historical pattern that Dogecoin has followed after previous Bitcoin halvings. 

Each halving has always been followed by years of massive upside moves in Dogecoin’s price, with the meme coin breaking out of long-term descending resistance lines to record exponential gains. Examples shown in this chart are the 2017 and 2021 explosive price surges. 

Kaleo suggested that the current market phase mirrors the same structure seen just before the 2021 bull run, when Dogecoin broke above a key lower-high resistance from its previous all-time high. This moment is illustrated on the chart with the label “We are here.”

Dogecoin Price Chart. Source: @CryptoKaleo on X

The $6.90 Magnet: Kaleo’s Logic Behind The Forecast
Kaleo acknowledged that the projection of a $6.9 Dogecoin price target might sound a little too bullish, but his logic is based on the logic of market cap math. In his post, he explained that his projection for Bitcoin this cycle is to surpass $500,000. If Bitcoin surpasses $500,000 as expected, it would translate to a $10 trillion market capitalization. 

This sheer amount of inflow would flow into the rest of the crypto market, and Dogecoin could theoretically reach 10% of Bitcoin’s valuation, just as it did during the 2021 mania. That ratio implies a $1 trillion market cap for Dogecoin, which is equivalent to a $6.94 price per token based on the current circulating supply. 

Dogecoin’s recent price crash has complicated this bullish narrative. Instead of confirming an imminent breakout, the meme coin has fallen below the $0.25 support level. At the time of writing, Dogecoin is trading at $0.1971, down by 21.4% in the past 24 hours and having reached an intraday low of $0.1489.

The breakdown looks like the kind of market-wide liquidity flushes often seen before major reversals. Yet, it also risks extending Dogecoin’s bearish structure and delaying any breakout if the price fails to recover quickly. Right now, recovery above $0.25 is important for bulls to rebuild bullish momentum.

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The Bitcoin market has experienced a significant price correction in the last few hours,  with prices dropping to around $110,000 as the trade war between the US and China may yet recommence. Before this decline, the crypto market leader led a strong rally to set a new all-time high of $126,198.17 on October 6, 2025. Interestingly, recent data on the Bitcoin Options market indicated a wave of cautious positioning among institutional investors amid this price surge ahead of the current market downturn.

Institutions Step Back As Bitcoin’s Rally Turns Euphoric – Glassnode
In an X post on October 10, blockchain analytics firm Glassnode lays out some interesting insights in its weekly options market update. Notably, Glassnode analysts report that while Bitcoin prices surged more than 10% in the recent ascent to a new all-time high, institutional traders appear to have maintained a calm market approach, opting to lock in profits and protect downside rather than chase the rally.

Despite the steep move higher, implied volatility, i.e., a gauge of expected price swings, barely budged, hovering around 38–40%. Normally, a rally of that size would push volatility higher as traders hurriedly call and amplify their exposure. However, the silent reaction suggests composure from institutional investors who were already positioned for the move or simply unwilling to pay up for additional upside.

Source: glassnode on X
Glassnode analysts also draw attention to another subtle but telling sign in option skew. Even at the height of the rally, demand for put options remained strong, keeping the market elevated. This indicates that many large players were selling calls, effectively capping potential upside, through the options market, while maintaining insurance in case the market reversed.

In addition, the put-call ratio also reinforces this cautious pattern among institutions. Amidst the option expiry on Friday, October 9, the ratio climbed above 1.0, indicating more puts traded than calls as traders were busy hedging positions ahead of the current downturn rather than chasing momentum and locking in recent gains.

Generally, Glassnode describes the Bitcoin market as having adopted a different behavior this cycle, driven by institutional discipline rather than surging volatility and retail exuberance as seen in previous cycles. The dominance of institutional funding driven by spot ETFs and the recent advent of crypto treasury companies may have added a thick layer of maturity to the $2 trillion market.

BTC Market Overview
At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading at $110,805 after a 7.54% decline in the past 24 hours. Meanwhile, daily trading volume has surged 150.37%, indicating a rise in market activity as traders react to the sharp pullback.

BTC trading at $110,802 on the daily chart | Source: BTCUSDT chart on Tradingview.com
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Key Takeaways
Why did DOGE crash?
The price of Dogecoin crashed following a broader market correction that resulted from President Trump’s tariff hike suggestion.

Is this the start of a bull market?
Analysts suggested such crashes trigger trends in bull markets, which could lead to a DOGE price reversal.

Dogecoin [DOGE] price crashed following the tensions ignited by President Donald Trump’s post on the Truth Social platform. Trump hinted at hiking tariffs for China, which resulted in the broader financial market crashing.

The memecoin was among the biggest losers in the last 24 hours. The drop happened simultaneously across all markets, with DOGE losing about $6 billion in capitalization.

DOGE price crashes!
On the charts, DOGE dropped by more than 55% from the onset of the post. The memecoin made a new low for the year of around $0.09. This was after having stayed below its yearly highs to date.

Dogecoin has broken below the price range it maintained since mid-February. 

At the time of writing, it was stabilizing just under $0.20, with the Relative Strength Index (RSI) showing an oversold reading of 34.

Source: TradingView

If the current levels hold, Dogecoin could bounce back above the resistance at the $0.28 to $0.30 level. Upon clearing this level, DOGE could eye the $0.48 to $0.50 zone, the previous bull season highs.

Still, further drops or consolidations could be expected in the meantime.  However, the dip is being bought hard, as the $11 billion trade volume seen in the charts suggests.

Sellers still dominate
The Spot Taker CVD analysis revealed that sellers maintained control over the last few days of October.

This was an indication that more drops could be anticipated in the short term before a reversal was seen. However, they were getting exhausted.

Source: CryptoQuant

But this continued selling could drive buyers to trigger their long positions, which were resting below current levels.

Is this the start of a bull market?
According to some analysts, the market was setting up for a bullish run, just like last year. In a post, Cephii backed this sentiment on X (formerly Twitter), writing,

“All $DOGE longs were liquidated. This is usually how bull markets begin…”

The chart clearly showed that long positions were wiped out, with DOGE stabilizing near $0.18. 

Since large order clusters sat below $0.20, especially around $0.179 with $7 million in orders and another $6.74 million just beneath, the price could likely dip slightly below $0.18 before potentially reversing.

Source: CoinGlass

In the meantime, the largest concentration of liquidity clusters was above $0.24. The zone was the next and most realistic target, looking at the current market outlook of Dogecoin.

The U.S. government shutdown is reverberating across financial markets, slowing activity at key regulatory agencies, including the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Among the most impacted are pending altcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications, leaving investors and market participants in limbo.

Ethena’s yield-bearing stablecoin, USDe, temporarily slipped from its 1:1 dollar peg, dropping to $0.65 on Binance during a massive market sell-off triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 100% tariff increase on Chinese imports. The sudden policy shock sent global markets reeling and fueled over $19 billion in crypto liquidations within just 24 hours—marking one of the largest liquidation events in crypto history.

USDe, which currently offers a 5.5% annual yield, is backed by a diversified mix of cryptocurrencies and operates on a basis trade strategy that profits from price discrepancies between spot and futures markets. However, the rapid market volatility caused a temporary dislocation in USDe’s value.

According to crypto economist Alex Krüger, the impact was particularly harsh for highly traded assets like USDe. In contrast, less liquid tokens “didn’t suffer as much” and some even recovered more quickly. Exchanges like Binance and Bybit adjusted USDe prices in real time, while DeFi protocols such as Aave, which had USDe hardcoded at $1, were largely shielded from immediate price distortions.

Ethena Labs responded swiftly, assuring users that USDe remained over-collateralized and that both minting and redemption functions were fully operational throughout the turmoil. The project explained that ongoing liquidations in perpetual contracts had temporarily depressed futures prices below spot, inadvertently creating unrealized profit and loss (uPNL) favorable to USDe holders.

Meanwhile, Binance announced it is reviewing affected accounts and potential compensation measures. Ethena’s governance token, ENA, tumbled nearly 40% during the crash, though it has since recovered partially, remaining down roughly 25% over the past 24 hours.

This brief depegging highlights the risks of yield-bearing stablecoins in volatile markets, even those with robust collateralization and sophisticated hedging strategies.

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