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At 6:45 a.m. CAT on Oct. 5, bitcoin ( BTC) definitively shattered its previous ceiling, carving out a new, historic all-time high of $125,725, according to Bitstamp prices. This momentous breakout confirms the powerful, month-long anticipation that has gripped the crypto market since the calendar turned.

Bitcoin has broken above $125,000 for the first time in its 17-year history.

The price of Bitcoin soared to a new record high during Asia trading hours on nearly $50 billion in trading volume over the last 24 hours, per data from CoinGecko. As bullish traders piled in pushing the price upward, almost $100 million in short positions were liquidated in just one hour, according to CoinGlass. More than $200 million in BTC shorts were turned into forced buyers in the last 24 hours.

A combination of favorable macroeconomic conditions and surging institutional interest in the digital asset has served Bitcoin well throughout the year, and several analysts recently told Decrypt they expect the appetite for BTC to continue to grow, despite signs of potential exhaustion in the crypto market earlier this week.

"The broader setup remains bullish, with a prolonged government shutdown likely to continue driving interest in hard assets and supporting demand for Bitcoin as an alternative store of value,” Joe DiPasquale, CEO of crypto asset manager BitBull Capital, told Decrypt on Friday.

As the price of Bitcoin soared Friday during early afternoon trading hours in the U.S., the rally stalled as traders appeared content to take profits just below the previously all-time high mark of $124,128.

But not this time. Analysts at the British multinational bank Standard Chartered, who have long been bullish on Bitcoin, don’t think it stops here either. Geoff Kendrick, the bank’s global head of digital assets, said in an investor note published Friday that he expects the price of Bitcoin to reach at least $135,000 in the near term and top $200,000 before the end of the year.

Users on the Myriad prediction market, developed by Decrypt’s parent company Dastan, accurately predicted that Bitcoin would hit $125,000, placing odds above 90% on Friday. At the moment, users on Myriad also believe Bitcoin will outperform Ethereum, the second largest crypto asset by market cap, in the month of October.

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Bitcoin at Historic Highs: 3 Critical Levels to Watch NowBTC rose to a record high of over $125,000 Sunday, extending the weekly gain to 11.5%. Oct 5, 2025, 6:09 a.m.

This is an analysis post by CoinDesk analyst and Chartered Market Technician Omkar Godbole.

As bitcoin BTC$125,007.24 trades in uncharted territory near record highs, traders may be searching for cues on what comes next, especially key levels that could act as magnets or resistance points.

STORY CONTINUES BELOW

Here are three important levels worth watching closely.

$126,100This level represents the upper boundary of the broadening or expanding range pattern that has been developing since mid-July. The potential resistance is defined by the trendline connecting the July 15 and Aug. 14 highs.

BTC's expanding price range. (CoinDesk)

A reversal from this level could trigger a corrective pullback down toward the lower boundary of the range, represented by the trendline drawn from the Aug. 3 and Sept. 1 lows.

$135,000A breakout from the expanding range would shift focus to $135,000, where market makers currently hold a net long gamma position, according to activity in Deribit-listed options tracked by Amberdata.

When market makers are net long gamma, they tend to trade against the market direction – buying on dips and selling on rallies – to maintain their overall market-neutral exposure. Other things being equal, this hedging activity tends to dampen price volatility.

In other words, the $135,000 level could act as a resistance on the way higher.

BTC options on Deribit: Distribution of delaer/market maker gamma. (Amberdata)

$140,000Lastly, $140,000 stands out as key level, as data from Deribit shows the $140,000 strike call is the second-most popular on the exchange, holding a notional open interest of over $2 billion.

Notional open interest refers to the dollar value of the number of active or open options contracts at a given time.

Levels with large concentrations of open interest often act as magnets, drawing the price of the underlying asset toward them. A high open interest in call options suggests that many traders expect the spot price to approach or top that level.

At the same time, those who have sold these calls, often large institutions, have an incentive to keep the price below that strike. Their hedging and trading activity around that level can create resistance, making it harder for the price to break through.

BTC options: distribution of open interest. (Deribit Metrics)

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Solana's ecosystem is once again in the spotlight as on-chain activity, stablecoin inflows, and trading volumes point toward stronger momentum for the blockchain. Over the past few months, the network has attracted significant liquidity, with investors shifting capital from other blockchains to Solana-based protocols.

Key Points:

DeFi protocol Abracadabra Money hacked, losing $1.7 million.Funds transferred to Tornado Cash for concealment.No official statement yet from Abracadabra’s leadership.
DeFi protocol Abracadabra Money was hacked, losing $1.7 million, with funds transferred to Tornado Cash, as reported by blockchain researcher @officer_cia.

The breach highlights ongoing vulnerabilities in DeFi platforms, impacting market trust and catalyzing discussions on security protocols and asset protection.

Abracadabra Money Loses $1.7M in Latest Hack
Abracadabra Money, a well-known DeFi lending platform, experienced a security breach resulting in a loss of approximately $1.7 million. The stolen funds were quickly moved to Tornado Cash, effectively hiding the transactions. Security researchers like @officer_cia and Weilin William Li have independently confirmed the exploit.

In response to the incident, all affected smart contracts with vulnerabilities have been paused. Analysts suggest the vulnerability allowed attackers to bypass solvency checks, emphasizing notable security concerns in its smart contract code. The hack highlights ongoing security challenges within the DeFi sector.

“It seems Abracadabra @MIM_Spell is hacked again. This time a more obvious vulnerability, where an ‘else’ branch clears the status variables and sets ‘needSolvencyCheck’ to false by default. They have paused all their contracts now.” — Weilin William Li, DeFi ResearcherMarket observers have echoed concerns about the platform’s safety. No official comment from Abracadabra Money’s executive team has emerged as of yet. The community’s response has focused on stress testing and reviewing smart contract logic as the primary mitigation measure.

DeFi’s Security Woes: Repercussions and Insights
Did you know? Abracadabra Money’s previous hack in March 2025 cost $13 million, significantly higher than the recent breach, underscoring better breach mitigation measures.

In recent market data from CoinMarketCap, MAGIC•INTERNET•MONEY currently holds a market cap of formatNumber(35671407, 2) with a trading volume decrease of 16.98%. The MIM token has seen notable changes, registering a 90-day price increase of 19.83%, despite experiencing a 60-day decline of 40.26%.

MAGIC•INTERNET•MONEY (Bitcoin)(MIM), daily chart, screenshot on CoinMarketCap at 01:54 UTC on October 5, 2025. Source: CoinMarketCap

Financial analysts from the Coincu research team suggest further regulatory scrutiny could potentially arise if DeFi vulnerabilities persist in such prominent hacks. Industry watchers continue to stress the importance of enhanced smart contract audits and governance improvements.

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Key Takeaways
What signals a potential rebound for MYX despite its recent drop? 
Rising TVL, record protocol revenue, and a positive funding rate suggest bullish momentum may be building.

What key level must MYX hold to avoid further downside? 
 MYX must defend the $2.3 support zone to prevent increased bearish control and deeper price declines.

MYX Finance [MYX] has seen a major outflow in the past day, losing about 33%, at press time, amid a broader market backdrop where it rallied over 395% in the past month.

AMBCrypto analysis shows that the fall was driven by a steep decline in market funding rates, which dropped significantly to a negative 0.0033%.

This suggests that short traders are now paying more in funding fees, highlighting a shift in sentiment across the derivatives market.

Despite this drop, there are early signs of positive momentum building on the protocol that could eventually trigger renewed growth in MYX’s price.

Protocol growth still in place
The recent market drawdown has not reflected the on-chain activity or performance of the protocol. In fact, MYX’s underlying health remains surprisingly bullish, as investors continue to maintain a long-term positive outlook on the token’s price.

The Total Value Locked (TVL), which measures protocol growth, has continued to increase, hitting an all-time high of $27.6 million, according to the latest data from DeFiLlama.

Source: DeFiLlama

Notably, both fee generation and revenue from the protocol have moved in tandem, confirming active user participation and transaction growth on-chain.

Revenue and fees generated in the past day also reached their all-time highs since the protocol’s launch earlier this year—coming in at $6,700 and $567, respectively.

Growth amid negative outlook
Despite the recent drop, the outlook in the derivatives market suggests that bulls are slowly recovering and may soon make a full return.

According to CoinGlass data, the Open Interest (OI) Weighted Funding Rate has turned slightly positive on the chart, with a press time reading of 0.0111%, a notably higher figure that points to renewed bullish interest.

Source: CoinGlass

This indicates that although short traders are still paying funding fees, the market now holds a greater volume of long positions. In this case, it suggests that bullish traders could soon regain dominance, potentially forcing short sellers into liquidation as the market shifts in their favor.

This development adds to the growing signs of bullish activity in the derivatives market, signaling that a short-term price rebound could be on the horizon.

What does the chart say?
Chart analysis presents a mixed outlook. MYX appears likely to slide toward a key support zone marked by the Fibonacci retracement line.

If bears push MYX down to the $2.3 level, it may encounter buy-side demand from pending orders. However, liquidity strength in this region remains uncertain.

Source: TradingView

Failure to hold this level could give bears greater control, leading to more downward pressure and limited near-term gains.

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Ethereum trades at $4,538 with modest 1.2% daily gains as technical indicators signal potential upside momentum toward major resistance levels ahead.

Market Overview
ETH maintains its position above critical technical support levels, trading at $4,538.39 with a modest 1.20% gain over the past 24 hours. The second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap continues to demonstrate resilience above its 20-day moving average, with bulls positioning for a potential test of overhead resistance. Trading volume remains robust at $1.21 billion, indicating sustained institutional and retail interest in current price levels.

Technical Picture
The technical landscape for Ethereum presents a constructive bullish setup across multiple timeframes. The RSI indicator sits at 58.6, positioned comfortably in neutral territory with room for additional upward momentum before reaching overbought conditions. This reading suggests ETH price action has space to advance without triggering immediate selling pressure from momentum-based algorithms.

The MACD histogram shows a bullish reading of 41.8121, confirming that buying momentum continues to outpace selling pressure. This divergence indicates that the recent consolidation phase may be nearing completion, with bulls preparing for the next leg higher.

Moving average analysis reveals ETH trading 5.1% above its 20-day SMA at $4,319 and 3.4% above the 50-day SMA at $4,390. Most significantly, the current price sits 49.4% above the 200-day moving average at $3,038, demonstrating the strength of the prevailing uptrend across longer timeframes.

Critical Levels to Watch
The immediate resistance zone centers around $4,644.47, representing the first major hurdle for bulls attempting to extend gains. A decisive break above this level would likely trigger algorithmic buying and open the path toward the secondary resistance at $4,956.78.

On the downside, ETH maintains strong support at $3,815, which has served as a reliable floor during recent pullbacks. This level coincides with previous consolidation zones and represents a critical line in the sand for maintaining the current bullish structure.

The pivot point at $4,517.80 serves as an important intraday reference, with price action above this level favoring continued upside momentum in the near term.

Market Sentiment
Despite the absence of major fundamental catalysts in recent sessions, Ethereum continues to benefit from broader cryptocurrency market stability and institutional adoption trends. The 24-hour trading range of $4,440 to $4,575 reflects controlled price discovery rather than volatile speculation, suggesting professional money remains engaged.

Volume patterns indicate steady accumulation rather than distribution, with the $1.21 billion daily volume supporting the current price structure without signs of exhaustion selling.

Trading Perspective
For short-term traders, the current setup offers a favorable risk-reward profile with clear technical levels for position management. Bulls can consider entries near current levels with stops below $4,440 and initial targets at the $4,644 resistance zone.

Swing traders may prefer waiting for a confirmed break above $4,644 before committing capital, as this would signal the start of a potentially significant move toward $4,956. Conservative investors can use any weakness toward the $4,319 SMA support as an accumulation opportunity.

The key invalidation level remains the $3,815 support zone, below which the current bullish thesis would require reassessment.

Bottom Line
ETH remains well-positioned for continued gains with bullish technical indicators supporting a potential breakout above $4,644 resistance in the coming sessions.

For the latest ETH price updates and Ethereum analysis, monitor key support and resistance levels mentioned above.

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Dogecoin’s price action in recent days has been defined by steady higher lows and attempts to break above $0.25. The meme coin has managed to maintain bullish momentum in the past 24 hours after ending September consolidating. 

This recent move has kept Dogecoin’s uptrend intact on the daily chart, and according to technical analysis shared on the social media platform X by analyst Javon Marks, this structure could be setting the stage for a powerful upward move.

Breakout Structure And Higher Lows
According to Marks, Dogecoin’s current price formation could be the early stages of a massive rally that carries the meme coin to $0.65 in a quick move. 

This prediction is based off a clear sequence of higher lows (HL) and higher highs that has been forming on the Dogecoin price chart. This formation is on the 5-day candlestick timeframe chart, and it goes as far back as the 2022 bear market. The first higher low started from the capitulation low in 2022 and continued through 2023 into 2024. Each higher low shows growing buyer interest after every correction, which is a sign of bullish continuation on higher timeframes.

The most recent example came during September’s downturn, when Dogecoin found a strong support at $0.22. Rather than breaking down further, the price rebounded from this level to create yet another higher low in the series. This response was important because it confirmed that Dogecoin’s uptrend was still intact.

Dogecoin is currently trading at $0.24. Chart: TradingView
Marks points out that this upward structure of higher lows means that another wave up is likely to be in the works. Therefore, the current phase between $0.22 and $0.25 now is more of a build-up before the next explosive move higher.

Dogecoin 5-day price chart: Javon Marks on X

The Case For A 153% Rally To $0.6533
Marks’ projection goes beyond a simple breakout. The analyst projected Dogecoin to go on to create another higher high in the coming weeks and months. This wave up could be an over 153% run from Dogecoin’s current price level. 

His chart identifies $0.6533 as the immediate target for this wave. Achieving this level would require Dogecoin to more than double from its current price, but this is not unprecedented given its price history. If Dogecoin were to reach the $0.6533 breakout target, it would be its strongest bullish rally since early 2021. However, this is still below its 2021 all-time high of $0.7316, meaning there’s still room for further upside if bullish conditions persist.

Interestingly, the analysis also noted that Dogecoin might extend the rally above the $1 threshold. Particularly, the second price target is at $1.25711, although this may seem far-fetched in the short term.

At the time of writing, Dogecoin is trading at $0.2525, down by 1.7% in the past 24 hours, but up by 10% in a seven-day timeframe.

Featured image from Pixabay, chart from TradingView

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ADA trades at $0.86 following modest 0.39% daily gain, hovering near 50-day moving average while technical indicators suggest neutral momentum ahead of potential breakout.

Market Overview
Cardano (ADA) is trading at $0.86 against USDT, marking a modest 0.39% gain over the past 24 hours. The cryptocurrency has established a tight trading range between $0.83 and $0.86, with volume reaching $67.8 million as traders await directional clarity. ADA currently sits precisely at its 50-day moving average, creating a critical technical juncture that could determine near-term price action.

Technical Picture
The technical landscape for ADA presents a mixed but increasingly neutral outlook. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) reads 52.5, indicating balanced momentum without extreme overbought or oversold conditions. This neutral positioning suggests the market is in equilibrium, awaiting a catalyst to drive the next significant move.

The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) indicator shows a bullish configuration with a histogram reading of 0.0044, though the signal remains relatively weak. More significantly, ADA price action reveals a compelling story across different timeframes. The cryptocurrency trades 1.6% above its 20-day simple moving average at $0.84, while sitting exactly at the 50-day average. Perhaps most notably, ADA maintains a substantial 15.7% premium above its 200-day moving average of $0.74, indicating the longer-term trend remains constructive despite recent consolidation.

Critical Levels to Watch
Immediate resistance emerges at $0.94, representing the next significant technical hurdle that could unlock further upside momentum. A break above this level would likely target the $0.99 zone, where previous price action suggests stronger selling interest may emerge.

Primary support sits at $0.75, aligning closely with both the 200-day moving average and previous consolidation zones. This level has proven resilient in recent months and represents a critical floor for bullish market structure. A decisive break below $0.75 would signal a potential shift in the intermediate-term trend.

The pivot point at $0.85 serves as the immediate battleground, with ADA/USDT currently trading just above this threshold. Sustained action above $0.85 would reinforce bullish sentiment, while a failure to hold this level could invite selling pressure toward the support zone.

Market Sentiment
The absence of significant news flow over the past week has contributed to the current consolidation pattern, with traders focusing primarily on technical factors rather than fundamental catalysts. Trading volume of $67.8 million represents moderate participation, suggesting neither aggressive accumulation nor distribution is occurring at current levels.

The positioning around key moving averages indicates institutional and algorithmic trading systems are likely providing both support and resistance, creating the observed range-bound behavior.

Trading Perspective
The current setup presents a classic consolidation pattern with clearly defined risk parameters. Bullish traders might consider positions above $0.86 with stops below $0.84, targeting the $0.94 resistance zone for a favorable risk-reward ratio.

Conservative approaches would await a decisive break above $0.94 or below $0.75 before establishing new positions, as the current range-bound environment offers limited directional conviction. Short-term traders should note the relatively tight daily range, which may limit scalping opportunities until volatility expands.

Position management becomes crucial at these levels, as the proximity to the 50-day moving average often coincides with increased volatility as algorithms and technical traders adjust positioning.

Bottom Line
ADA sits at a critical technical crossroads near $0.86, with the next significant move likely determined by whether bulls can reclaim $0.94 resistance or bears push price below $0.75 support.

For the latest ADA price updates and Cardano analysis, monitor key support and resistance levels mentioned above.

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SEC Shutdown Impact and ETF Timeline
Crypto-spot ETF issuers withdrew their 19b-4s after the SEC approved the Generic Listing Standards for Commodity-Based Trust shares. Furthermore, issuers also filed potentially finalized S-1s, signaling an imminent SEC approval to permit trading.

For context, the SEC approved the S-1s for the BTC-spot ETFs on January 10, 2024, the final decision deadline date. All ten BTC-spot ETFs began trading the following day, on January 11, 2024.

Community and Analyst Reactions
The XRP community and ETF analysts predict the launch of XRP-spot ETFs will trigger a flood of institutional money, potentially sending the token to new highs.

Ripple Bull Winkle, a prominent crypto researcher with over 120k followers on X (formerly Twitter), commented:

“The XRP Spot ETFs will be the most important even in XRP’s history—period. […] XRP isn’t just another speculative coin – it’s infrastructure. And once Wall Street gets regulated exposure through an ETF, they’ll treat it like it. […] The early days of ETF inflows will be violent. Supply is fixed, demand won’t be. Every billion that flows in forces price discovery upward.”

Ripple Bull Winkle added that XRP could decouple from (BTC), noting:

“For years, XRP has moved in lockstep with Bitcoin’s mood swings. But spot ETFs are the key that finally unlocks independence. They bring legitimacy, liquidity, and massive institutional demand — the exact mix XRP’s been waiting for.”

NovaDius Wealth Management President Nate Geraci recently warned against underestimating demand for XRP-spot ETFs, stating:

“You heard it here first… People are severely underestimating investor demand for spot XRP & SOL ETFs. Just like they did w/ spot BTC & ETH ETFs.”

Institutional Flows and Market Context
The BTC-spot and ETH-spot ETF markets have recorded total net inflows of $60.0 billion and $14.4 billion, respectively. Institutional demand has firmly shifted the supply-demand balances, sending BTC and Ethereum (ETH) to record highs in 2025.

Notably, US BTC-spot ETF issuers reported total net inflows of $3.24 billion in the week ending October 3. The surge in demand sent BTC to a new record high of $123,843 in early trading on Sunday, October 5.

While the government shutdown may delay the launch of XRP-spot ETFs, an influx of institutional money could be on the horizon. XRP-spot ETFs may benefit from Ripple’s push for a US-chartered bank license, given that approval would further legitimize XRP’s real-world utility status.

Price Action & Technical Analysis: Can Bulls Break $3.1 Resistance?
XRP fell 2.33% on Saturday, October 4, following the previous day’s 0.01% loss, closing at $2.9697. The token underperformed the broader market (0.46%) and dropped below the psychological $3 level.

However, BTC’s early morning gains on Sunday, October 5, lifted sentiment, sending XRP above $3.

Traders are watching the following technical levels:

Support: $3, $2.8, $2.5.
Resistance: $3.1, $3.3, $3.66 (all-time high).

In the coming sessions, several key events could determine near-term price trends:

XRP ETF demand, crypto-spot ETF headlines (delays or launches), and BlackRock’s stance on an iShares XRP Trust.
Blue-chip companies’ appetite for XRP as a treasury reserve asset.
Regulatory milestones: Ripple’s application for a US-chartered bank license, the Market Structure Bill, and SWIFT-related news may also influence near-term price trends.

Catalysts & Scenarios
The combination of ETF flows, legislative headlines, and demand for XRP as a treasury reserve asset could dictate whether XRP drops below key support levels or breaks above resistance.

Bearish Scenario

GDLC, BITW, and XRPR ETFs report outflows, and BlackRock downplays plans for an XRP-spot ETF.
SEC delays XRP-spot ETF launches.
Lawmakers roadblock crypto-friendly regulations, including the Market Structure Bill.
Blue-chip companies avoid XRP for treasury reserve purposes.
OCC delays or rejects Ripple’s US-chartered bank license.
SWIFT keeps its market share in global remittances, limiting Ripple’s market access.

These bearish scenarios could push XRP below the $3 level, bringing $2.8 into play. A break below $2.8 could expose the $2.5 support level.

Bullish Scenario

BITW, GDLC, and XRPR report strong inflows.
BlackRock submits an S-1 for an iShares XRP Trust, and the SEC green-lights S-1s for XRP-spot ETFs.
Blue-chip companies adopt XRP for treasury purposes, and more payment platforms implement Ripple technology.
Ripple secures a US-chartered bank license, and the Market Structure Bill makes progress in the Senate.
Ripple eats into SWIFT’s dominance in the global remittance business.

These bullish scenarios could drive the token toward $3.1, with a breakout bringing $3.3 into play. A break above $3.3 would pave the way to the all-time high of $3.66.

SummaryiShares MSCI Singapore ETF (EWS) has surged 33% year-to-date, outperforming US stocks and regional peers, driven by strong momentum and a weaker US dollar.EWS offers exposure to large and mid-cap Singaporean equities, boasts a low 14.1x P/E, and provides a high 3.59% trailing dividend yield.The ETF is concentrated in Financials and Industrials, with its top 10 holdings comprising 77% of the portfolio, and features strong technical momentum.Maintaining a buy rating on EWS, I see continued upside potential given its attractive valuation and robust technical uptrend despite some short-term caution. TomasSereda/iStock Editorial via Getty Images

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However, within a few years, quantum computing could greatly accelerate artificial intelligence computing, and there are a handful of companies that could cash in on this exciting technology. If you want to increase your risk tolerance in exchange for a greater reward, I think investing in these companies offers a compelling trade-off.

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Understanding what makes Taiwan Semiconductor tick helps explain why this company is dominating AI processor manufacturing.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSM 1.50%), also known as TSMC, is one of the premier manufacturers of advanced processors, many of which are used for artificial intelligence. The company's strong position in this space and its growth over the past few years have resulted in its stock price soaring nearly 200% over the past three years.

Recent research from The Motley Fool sheds some light on how TSMC's manufacturing technology is a step ahead, how it makes the majority of its revenue, and where most of its customers are located. Importantly, all of these factors work together to set TSMC apart from the competition and make its stock a smart one to own for years to come.

1. The company is a leader in advanced chip manufacturing
TSMC manufactures some of the world's most advanced processors, and the breakdown of the company's revenue shows just how much comes from its different manufacturing capabilities. Chip companies use the term chip node to describe how many transistors will fit onto a semiconductor, with the unit of chip measurement being nanometers (nm). Generally speaking, the smaller, the more advanced the processor.

Here's a snapshot of Taiwan Semiconductor's top five revenue generators, by chip size:

Quarter

3nm

5nm

7nm

16/20nm

28nm

Q2 2025

24%

36%

14%

7%

7%

Data source: Taiwan Semiconductor.

This revenue composition is important to highlight because it shows that a whopping 60% of the company's semiconductor sales are from the smallest and most advanced processors (3nm and 5nm) on the market.

No other company compares to TSMC's manufacturing prowess, and it's likely to continue outpacing the competition. TSMC has already sign 15 deals with tech companies for 2nm semiconductor manufacturing, leaving rivals, including Samsung, far behind.

2. Its advanced processors are driving its growth
Just as important as the technology behind TSMC's revenue is what technologies those processors power. If we go back five years, smartphones were the driving revenue force for TSMC. Now, it's high-performance computing (think AI data centers).

The company has dominated the manufacturing of advanced processors so well, in fact, that TSMC makes an estimated 90% of the world's most advanced processors.

Here is the company's revenue distribution over the past four quarters:

Quarter

High-Performance Computing

Smartphone

Internet of Things

Automotive

Digital Consumer Electronics

Others

Q2 2025

60%

27%

5%

5%

1%

2%

Q1 2025

59%

28%

5%

5%

1%

2%

Q4 2024

53%

35%

5%

4%

1%

2%

Q3 2024

51%

34%

7%

5%

1%

2%

Data source: Taiwan Semiconductor.

TSMC's making the majority of its revenue from high-performance computing is important because it shows that the company successfully adapted with the times, moving from its previously dominant smartphone segment to sales from chips to AI data centers.

More growth could be on the way, too, considering that semiconductor leader Nvidia believes technology companies could spend up to $4 trillion on AI data center infrastructure over the next five years.

3. U.S. tech giants drive demand
Taiwan Semiconductor is based in, you guessed it, Taiwan, but the vast majority of its sales come from selling processors to North American companies. About five years ago, North America accounted for just over half of TSMC's sales, but that's jumped to 75% currently. China and the Asia-Pacific region tie for second place with just 9% each.

Why does this matter? Some of the most advanced artificial intelligence companies, including Nvidia, OpenAI, Microsoft, Meta, and Alphabet, are based in North America. Taiwan Semiconductor's shift toward sales in this geographic area is a reflection of the company successfully attracting the world's leading AI companies to have their chips made by TSMC.

Is Taiwan Semiconductor a buy?
With TSMC making an estimated 90% of the world's most advanced processors, the company outpacing its manufacturing competition, and artificial intelligence companies poised to spend trillions of dollars to build out and upgrade data centers, TSMC is well positioned to be a great AI stock for years to come.

Just keep in mind that the stellar gains TSMC stock has experienced over the past several years have been a result of the early AI boom, which means future returns may not be quite as impressive.

Chris Neiger has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Alphabet, Intel, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing. The Motley Fool recommends the following options: long January 2026 $395 calls on Microsoft, short January 2026 $405 calls on Microsoft, and short November 2025 $21 puts on Intel. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

Paramount Skydance’s hiring of Makan Delrahim was the easy part.

Now the media giant’s CEO David Ellison is hoping his new super lawyer can entice David Zaslav to sell most if not all of Warner Bros. Discovery. 

The Post has learned that since taking the job last week, Delrahim — who was the Justice Department’s antitrust chief during the first Trump administration — is fast at work plotting a strategy to get Zas to bite on a bid from Ellison. 

The pitch goes something like this: If Zas doesn’t sell to Ellison, he may find himself with a Shari Redstone-like future. 

Recall that Skydance just purchased Redstone’s media empire Paramount — which includes fading properties like CBS, Comedy Central, MTV and a mid-tier Hollywood studio — for a mere $8 billion because the heiress bit the bullet and sold only after it was too late. 

Delrahim, of course, is no dummy — he’s maybe the best-positioned media dealmaker given his ties to the White House.

His problem is that Zas also is no dummy. And Warner Bros. Discovery, known in media and Wall Street circles simply as WBD, isn’t Paramount. 

Just before Ellison — backed by dad Larry Ellison, the Oracle tycoon who is now the second-richest person in the world — reportedly signaled that he wanted another trophy property in WBD, Zas hired bankers at Goldman Sachs to start shopping it. 

There is interest and for good reason: While Zas has taken heat for a sluggish stock price and getting paid a lot of money, industry insiders are ­quietly recognizing the good things he’s done. 

Solid box office 
Warner Bros. studio has cranked out a host of big box-office draws; it’s the first studio to earn $4 billion at the box office so far this year, HBO Max is profitable and popular; its subscriber growth made it the third largest streamer.

Zas has been chipping away at the debt used to make the TimeWarner deal work. 

He’s been separating cable channels like CNN from streaming and the studio, which would make things easier to sell, particularly the streaming and studio unit since it will have almost no debt. 

People close to Zas say Goldman has received interest from some formidable new players — Netflix, Amazon and even Apple among them — for the streaming and studios part of the business and at levels above what the Ellisons have leaked. 

“If the Ellisons want this, they better bring cash and a lot of it,” said one person who knows ­Zaslav well. 

Zas scoffed at a leak to CNBC that Ellison is preparing $22 to $24 a share for all of WBD.

“Zaslav wants well north of that, somewhere in the $30 range and just for the streaming and studio,” this person added. 

That’s where Delrahim comes in.

According to his pitch, apart from Paramount Skydance there are only two possible suitors for WBD: Netflix and Amazon.

Netflix is already the No. 1 streaming service; combining it with the No. 3 service will face hurdles even from the more deal-friendly Trump regulatory cops. 

Consent decree 
Ditto for Amazon, which bought MGM Studios in 2022.

It’s also ­under a consent decree with the Federal Trade Commission over allegations that it screwed consumers when they signed up for its Amazon Prime. 

Delrahim believes — or will tell Zas he believes — the consent decree adds yet another stumbling block for an Amazon deal, with the FTC being the most hazardous.

(There’s also FCC, DOJ antitrust and God knows what else.)

And if Zas is banking on a bid from Apple, he shouldn’t hold his breath; the iPhone maker is looking for content but looking to build it organically. 

This is why there’s near radio silence from the Ellisons.

Lots of meetings are taking place in ­Skydance land on just how to proceed with Zas.

(By the time you’re reading this, the bid may have already been made.) 

As reported, Delrahim might ask John Malone — aka “The ­Cable Cowboy,” a mercurial dealmaker who is a major shareholder in WBD — to directly make the pitch. 

Their problem: This ain’t Zas’s first rodeo — and Malone is among his mentors.

Zaslav was a also was a protégé of Jack Welch when General Electric owned NBCUniversal.

Zas knows balance sheets and he knows how to do deals. Otherwise, his relatively small Discovery Inc. wouldn’t have managed its 2022 mega-merger with TimeWarner to create WBD. 

In other words, maybe it’s possible that he and Goldman can convince the Trump administration to greenlight deals for Netflix and Amazon, or Apple finally wants to buy something — and Ellison can kiss that $22-a-share bid goodbye.

Approximately 99.3% of the Bitcoin supply is in profit, increasing the likelihood of a short-term correction.

Gumi is ramping up its blockchain strategy with fresh funding, targeting XRP acquisitions, staking income, debt reduction, and deeper ties with Ripple. Japan's Gumi Prepares for Blockchain Growth After Major Funding From SBI Tokyo-based game developer and crypto strategy company Gumi Inc. (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 3903) announced on Oct.

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BitDigital (NASDAQ: BTBT) is breaking new ground in finance, becoming the first publicly traded Ethereum DAT to deploy unsecured leverage. The move is an evolution in how public blockchain companies raise capital, blending traditional debt instruments with decentralized infrastructure models. 

Why This Move Redefines Capital Formation For Ethereum DATs
In an X post, BitDigital_BTBT revealed that the company has made history as the first publicly traded Ethereum Digital Asset Treasury (DAT) to deploy unsecured leverage through a convertible notes offering, marking a new milestone in blockchain-based corporate finance. The latest move by the financial behemoth will be beneficial to the company shareholders. 

However, this initiative will enhance capital efficiency for shareholders, without immediate dilution notes due in October 2030. The proceeds will be used to acquire ETH, expand BitDigital’s treasury, and increase institutional staking capacity.

This strategic financing deepens BitDigital’s exposure to ETH, while positioning the asset as a programmable treasury instrument capable of generating institution-grade staking yield. By leveraging traditional debt structures within a decentralized framework, BitDigital reinforces its leadership in ETH-native treasury management and staking strategies. The move also signals ETH’s advanced role in institutional finance, bridging the gap between Web3 infrastructure and legacy capital markets.

Amid the growing exposure to Ethereum, multiple potential projects are being consistently launched on the leading chain. Kriptoloji, an ambassador at Irys_xyz, points out that their restaking design project’s focus isn’t on flashy incentive yields, but on building genuine utility and layering right on top of ETH’s ecosystem. Kriptoloji noted that most projects in DeFi tend to chase the same hype cycles and loops, but Ekoxofficial is building something different with this move. Instead of creating another yield, it aims to make network participation more seamless, efficient, and sustainable.

Meanwhile, the early indicators suggest that a well-received testnet, growing momentum from the Arichain collaboration, and a pipeline of upcoming integrations are starting to establish the foundation for credibility as a long-term infrastructure play rather than a fleeting experiment. “This is not financial advice, but the way they are structuring it’s definitely something worth paying attention to.” Kriptoloji mentioned.

Institutional Adoption Strengthens ETH Long-Term Outlook
Ethereum is still very much recognized at the institutional level. Goldman Sachs’ latest report reveals a powerful trend unfolding as institutional investors are deepening their involvement with ETH, with over $3.5 trillion in assets under management (AUM) now linked to the ecosystem. 

This level of exposure highlights the ETH transformation from a speculative blockchain into a critical layer of institutional-grade infrastructure. According to Crypto Patel, Elite KOL CoinMarketCap and Binance, this institutional pivot is one of the strongest bullish signals for ETH’s future.

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Bitcoin's latest rally is catching the attention of global finance, with Standard Chartered projecting that the world's largest cryptocurrency could be just days away from setting a new all-time high. The bank's research team, led by Geoff Kendrick, head of digital assets research, believes market conditions are primed for another upward surge that could push Bitcoin as high as $135,000 in the near term.

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Bitcoin (BTC) is in profit on almost all of its supply, leading to discussion by analysts of the possibility of a short-term correction. In the past, such widespread profitability has been followed by short term market pullbacks.

Bitcoin Supply In Profit Is At 99.3%, Indicating Possibility of Short-Term Correction
Analyst Ted Pillows shared data indicating that 99.3% of the entire Bitcoin supply is profitable at its present market price of about $121,900. When Bitcoin supply in profits was above 99% in the three times, the price corrected from between 3% to 10%.

99.3% of all Bitcoin supply is now in profit.

In the last 3 instances when the $BTC profit supply was 99% or more, a 3%-10% correction happened.

Will this time be different? pic.twitter.com/2jBVmEnMrn

— Ted (@TedPillows) October 4, 2025

This trend usually arises when the traders have been securing profit following prolonged rallies. Pillows claims that the same pattern is forming today. Hence, Bitcoin may experience a temporary decline before it starts rejoining its overall upward trend.

The data, which is from CryptoQuant, focuses on the fact that the price and the percentage of coins in profit shift together with Bitcoin. Almost every holder was back to the green, indicating increasing investor confidence. However, an overheat is possible due to rapid accumulation of profits.

Bitcoin Sentiment Turns Positive as Fear and Greed Hits 63
The Crypto Fear and Greed Index has risen to 63, which shows that there is increased optimism in the market. According to analyst Darkfost, Bitcoin is near to its new all-time high. However, the market sentiment is not at the euphoria.

He described the current mood as “optimistic but measured,” which could favor the continuation of Bitcoin’s uptrend. Standard Chartered predicts Bitcoin could hit $200,000 amid ongoing ETF momentum.

In past cycles, the index consistently entered extreme greed territory (above 80) before major tops formed. The current reading of 63 suggests there may still be room for upward momentum before sentiment peaks.

“At every previous top, we consistently moved into extreme greed territory,” Darkfost said, implying that the market has not yet overheated. Such a combination of robust on-chain statistics and an increase in investor sentiment is a complex picture.

Bitcoin Consolidation around $121,900 Meets Growing Optimism
Usually, when the level of profitability is high, it causes massive profit-taking and price corrections. On the flip side, it is possible that the lack of extreme greed indicates that Bitcoin still has a chance to recover. Supporting this view, Bitcoin ETFs have seen record weekly inflows in 2025 of $3.2 billion. This reflects strong institutional interest and renewed market confidence.

As long as sentiment rises steadily but never reaching the state of euphoria, BTC may have a leg higher to another all-time high. BTC price is consolidating around $121,900. A correction would not be completely bearish but it would likely be a healthy reset following months of gain.

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Tether and Antalpha lead $200M fundraising for XAUt acquisition.Deepens partnership and expands gold tokenization.Elevates institutional interest in tokenized commodities.
Tether and Antalpha Platform Holding are spearheading a $200 million fundraising venture in Singapore to acquire Tether’s gold-backed XAUt token, deepening their strategic partnership in digital assets.

The effort aims to boost institutional interest in digital gold and expand real-world asset tokenization, potentially bridging traditional finance with the cryptocurrency market.

Tether and Antalpha to Boost Tokenized Gold with $200M
Community and investor reception is being closely monitored. On social media, discussions center around the possible bridging of traditional finance with digital gold. No major public statements have been issued by leading figures or regulatory bodies addressing this initiative directly.

The Coincu research team anticipates that these efforts will significantly influence the landscape of tokenized commodities. This move could prompt regulatory adjustments and favor growing interest in tokenized financial products, widening the scope of digital asset infrastructure into traditional finance.

Did you know?
The launch of Tether’s XAUt token in 2020 marked a significant milestone in digital commodity trading, now furthering institutional engagement as digital and real-world assets converge.

XAUt Price Surge Amid Regulatory and Market Dynamics
Did you know? The launch of Tether’s XAUt token in 2020 marked a significant milestone in digital commodity trading, now furthering institutional engagement as digital and real-world assets converge.

As of October 4, 2025, Tether Gold (XAUt) trades at $3,891.72 with a market cap of $959.40 million, representing 0.02% market dominance. The 24-hour trading volume is $61.87 million, a notable decrease of 39.44%. Recently, XAUt’s price has experienced a 90-day increase of 16.69%, according to CoinMarketCap.

Tether Gold(XAUt), daily chart, screenshot on CoinMarketCap at 20:54 UTC on October 4, 2025. Source: CoinMarketCap

The Coincu research team anticipates that these efforts will significantly influence the landscape of tokenized commodities. This move could prompt regulatory adjustments and favor growing interest in tokenized financial products, widening the scope of digital asset infrastructure into traditional finance.

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According to a recent report, the world’s largest stablecoin company, Tether, and a partner firm are looking to raise capital for a digital asset treasury company that would accumulate its tokenized gold.

Tether To Launch Digital Asset Treasury Firm With XAUT: Report
On Friday, October 3rd, Bloomberg reported that Tether and financial services firm Antalpha Platform Holding are leading an effort to raise at least $200 million to set up a digital asset treasury company. Citing unnamed sources close to the matter, this public vehicle would use the capital to purchase XAUT, Tether’s gold token.

Bloomberg revealed that Antalpha Platform Holding has close ties to Bitmain Technologies, the world’s largest Bitcoin hardware supplier based in China. According to a report from the University of Cambridge Judge Business School, the Bitcoin hardware manufacturer supplies about 82% of the world’s crypto mining machines.

Bloomberg posited that this capital-raising effort would further strengthen the relationship between two of the largest companies in the global crypto industry. Meanwhile, this venture would represent a continuation in digital asset treasury companies’ craze happening this year, with more than 80 firms set up so far in 2025.

Furthermore, the report revealed that asset manager Cohen & Company is the lead advisor on the deal, with further talks kept private. While most parties declined to comment, Tether reportedly pointed out a post on the social media platform X about its recent announcement with Antalpha.

Source: @paoloardoino on X
As per the post on X, Antalpha revealed that it would be integrating Tether Gold into its Real-World Assets (RWA) Hub, offering tokenized gold-backed lending and infrastructure solutions. The financial services firm also announced that it would set up physical vaults in major financial centers around the world to allow holders to exchange the tokens for gold bars.

This move to offer XAUT-backed lending came after Tether had purchased an 8.1% stake in Antalpha during its initial public offering (IPO) earlier in May 2025. 

Tether Gold, launched in 2020, offers investors an exposure to gold without physically owning the metal. With a market capitalization of about $1.5 billion, Tether claims that the almost 250,000 XAUT tokens in circulation are backed by an equivalent of more than 7.66 tons of gold.

USDT Market Cap At $175 Billion
At the same time, Tether owns the largest dollar-backed stablecoin and the fourth-largest digital asset in the cryptocurrency market, with a market cap of more than $175 billion.

The USDT market cap at $176 billion on the daily timeframe | Source: USDT chart on TradingView
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