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DORAL, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NeueHealth, Inc. (“NeueHealth” or the “Company”) (NYSE: NEUE), the value-driven healthcare company, today announced the successful closing of its previously announced merger under which NeueHealth has been acquired by an affiliate of New Enterprise Associates (“NEA”) at an enterprise value of approximately $1.465 billion.

Under the terms of the merger agreement, holders of NeueHealth common stock (other than shares that will be rolled over and certain excluded shares) will receive $7.33 per share in cash. Certain stockholders of NeueHeath, including NEA and 12 existing NeueHealth investors (which collectively hold all of the outstanding shares of NeueHealth preferred stock), have entered into rollover agreements pursuant to which such stockholders will continue their investments by exchanging their shares of NeueHealth common stock and/or preferred stock for newly issued equity interests in the privately held company. NeueHealth’s executive leadership team will continue in their roles and have entered into rollover agreements to roll over 100% of their equity interests for newly issued equity interests in the privately held company.

With the completion of the transaction, the Company’s common stock ceased trading on the New York Stock Exchange on October 2, 2025. The Company intends to make the applicable filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) to suspend its periodic reporting obligations and to terminate the registration of the Class A Shares underlying the Company’s active registration statements.

“Since our founding, NeueHealth has been committed to aligning the interests of consumers, payors, and providers to create a seamless, more coordinated care experience for all,” said Mike Mikan, President and CEO of NeueHealth. “This transaction marks a significant milestone for our Company as it allows us the flexibility and resources to continue to fulfill this mission as we advance our value-driven, consumer-centric care model and drive long-term, sustainable growth into the future.”

About NeueHealth

NeueHealth is a value-driven healthcare company grounded in the belief that all health consumers are entitled to high-quality, coordinated care. By uniquely aligning the interests of health consumers, providers, and payors, NeueHealth helps to make healthcare accessible and affordable to all populations across the ACA Marketplace, Medicare, and Medicaid. NeueHealth delivers high-quality clinical care to over 600,000 health consumers through owned clinics and unique partnerships with over 3,000 affiliated providers. We also enable independent providers and medical groups to thrive in performance-based arrangements through a suite of technology and services scaled centrally and deployed locally. We believe our value-driven, consumer-centric care model can transform the healthcare experience and maximize value across the healthcare system. For more information, visit: www.neuehealth.com.

About NEA

New Enterprise Associates, Inc. (NEA) is a global venture capital firm focused on helping entrepreneurs build transformational businesses across multiple stages, sectors and geographies. Founded in 1977, NEA has more than $28 billion in assets under management as of June 30, 2025 and invests in technology and healthcare companies at all stages in a company’s lifecycle, from seed stage through IPO. The firm's long track record of investing includes 284 portfolio company IPOs and more than 500 mergers and acquisitions. For more information, please visit www.nea.com.

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This release contains certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements made in this release that are not statements of historical fact, including statements about our beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements and should be evaluated as such. Forward-looking statements include information concerning possible or assumed future results of operations, including descriptions of our business plan and strategies, and statements as to the expected timing, completion and effects of the transaction. These statements often include words such as “anticipate,” “expect,” “plan,” “believe,” “intend,” “project,” “forecast,” “estimates,” “projections,” “outlook,” “ensure,” and other similar expressions. These forward-looking statements include any statements regarding our plans, expectations and financial guidance. Such forward-looking statements are subject to various risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Accordingly, there are or will be important factors that could cause actual outcomes or results to differ materially from those indicated in these statements. Factors that might materially affect such forward-looking statements include: the failure to complete the transaction on the anticipated terms and within the anticipated timeframe, including as a result of failure to obtain required stockholder or regulatory approvals or to satisfy other closing conditions; potential litigation relating to the transaction that could be instituted against NEA, the Company or their respective affiliates, directors, managers, officers or employees, and the effects of any outcomes related thereto; potential adverse reactions or changes to our business relationships or operating results resulting from the announcement, pendency or completion of the transaction; the risk that our stock price may decline significantly if the transaction is not consummated; certain restrictions during the pendency of the transaction that may impact our ability to pursue certain business opportunities or strategic transactions; costs associated with the transaction, which may be significant; the occurrence of events, changes or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of the merger agreement, including in circumstances requiring us to pay a termination fee; our ability to continue as a going concern; our ability to comply with the terms of our credit facilities­ or any credit facility into which we enter in the future; our ability to receive the remaining proceeds from the sale of our Medicare Advantage business in California in a timely manner; our ability to obtain any short or long term debt or equity financing needed to operate our business; our ability to quickly and efficiently complete the wind down of our remaining Individual and Family Plan (“IFP”) and MA businesses, including by satisfying liabilities of those businesses when due and payable; potential disruptions to our business due to the transaction or due to corporate restructuring and any resulting headcount reduction; our ability to accurately estimate and effectively manage the costs relating to changes in our business offerings and models; a delay or inability to withdraw regulated capital from our subsidiaries; a lack of acceptance or slow adoption of our business model; our ability to retain existing consumers and expand consumer enrollment; our and our care partner’s abilities to obtain and accurately assess, code, and report risk adjustment factor scores; our ability to contract with care providers and arrange for the provision of quality care; our ability to obtain claims information timely and accurately; the impact of any pandemic or epidemic on our business and results of operations; the risks associated with our reliance on third-party providers to operate our business; the impact of modifications or changes to the U.S. health insurance markets; our ability to manage any growth of our business; our ability to operate, update or implement our technology platform and other information technology systems; our ability to retain key executives; our ability to successfully pursue acquisitions, integrate acquired businesses, and quickly and efficiently divest businesses as needed; the occurrence of severe weather events, catastrophic health events, natural or man-made disasters, and social and political conditions or civil unrest; our ability to prevent and contain data security incidents and the impact of data security incidents on our members, patients, employees and financial results; our ability to comply with requirements to maintain effective internal controls; our ability to adapt to mitigate risks associated with our ACO businesses, including any unanticipated market or regulatory developments; and the other factors set forth under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Company’s reports on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q, and Form 8-K (including all amendments to those reports) and our other filings with the SEC. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason after the date of this release to conform these statements to actual results or changes in our expectations.

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As we enter the final quarter of the year, the U.S. stock market appears deceptively calm. The VIX, often called the market's “fear gauge,” currently hovers around 16, signaling moderate volatility and relative investor calm. However, beneath this surface tranquility, significant uncertainties persist.

The ongoing U.S. government shutdown risk weighs on growth outlook, while the Federal Reserve has recently cut interest rates and indicated the possibility of additional rate cuts before the year-end to support a cooling labor market. This combination of apparent calm alongside these fundamental headwinds demands vigilance and strategic positioning to navigate potential market swings.

Given this background, many risk-averse investors might be wary of the outsized consequences from selecting individual stocks and go for exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

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RADNOR, Pa., Oct. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law firm of Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP (www.ktmc.com) is currently investigating potential violations of the federal securities laws on behalf of investors of Firefly Aerospace Inc. (NASDAQ: FLY) (“Firefly Aerospace”).

On September 22, 2025, Firefly Aerospace reported its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2025 – Firefly Aerospace’s initial quarterly results as a public company since its initial public offering the prior month. Specifically, Firefly Aerospace reported revenue of $15.5 million, a year-over-year decline of more than 27%, while reporting total operating expenses of $58.3 million, a year-over-year increase of more than 12%.

On this news, the price of Firefly Aerospace’s stock declined by $7.58 per share, or approximately 15.31%, from a close of $49.52 per share on September 22, 2025, to close at $41.94 on September 23, 2025.

If you are a Firefly Aerospace investor and would like to learn more about our investigation, please CLICK HERE to fill out our online form or contact Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP: Jonathan Naji, Esq. (484) 270-1453 or E-mail at [email protected]. You can also click on the following link or paste it in your browser: https://www.ktmc.com/firefly-aerospace-inc-investigation?utm_source=Globe&mktm=PR

Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP prosecutes class actions in state and federal courts throughout the country involving securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duties and other violations of state and federal law. Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP is a driving force behind corporate governance reform, and has recovered billions of dollars on behalf of institutional and individual investors from the United States and around the world.  The firm represents investors, consumers and whistleblowers (private citizens who report fraudulent practices against the government and share in the recovery of government dollars).  For more information about Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP, please visit www.ktmc.com.

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, /PRNewswire/ -- The DJS Law Group  reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Savara Inc. ("Savara " or "the Company") (NASDAQ: SVRA ) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Shareholders who purchased shares of SVRA during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointments. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.

CLASS PERIOD:  March 7, 2024 to May 23, 2025

DEADLINE: November 10, 2025

CASE DETAILS: According to the Complaint, the Company made false and misleading statements to the market. Savara provided inadequate information in the BLA for MOLBREEVI that it submitted to the FDA, specifically failing to provide details on chemistry and manufacturing. The FDA was unlike to approve the Company's BLA due to these deficiencies. Based on these facts, Savara's public statements were false and materially misleading throughout the class period.

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WHY DJS LAW GROUP?  DJS Law Group's primary focus is to enhance investor return through balanced counseling and aggressive advocacy. We specialize in securities class actions, corporate governance litigation, and domestic/international M&A appraisals. Our clients are some of the largest and most sophisticated hedge funds and alternative asset managers in the world. The litigation claims of our clients are extraordinarily valuable assets that demand respect, focus, and results.

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LOS ANGELES , Oct. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Schall Law Firm , a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Savara Inc. ("Savara" or "the Company") (NASDAQ: SVRA) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Investors who purchased the Company's securities between March 7, 2024, and May 23, 2025, inclusive (the "Class Period"), are encouraged to contact the firm before November 10, 2025.

, /PRNewswire/ -- The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Tronox Holdings plc ("Tronox" or "the Company") (NYSE: TROX) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Investors who purchased the Company's securities between February 12, 2025 and July 30, 2025, inclusive (the "Class Period"), are encouraged to contact the firm before November 3, 2025.

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We also encourage you to contact Brian Schall of the Schall Law Firm, 2049 Century Park East, Suite 2460, Los Angeles, CA 90067, at 310-301-3335, to discuss your rights free of charge. You can also reach us through the firm's website at www.schallfirm.com, or by email at [email protected].

The class, in this case, has not yet been certified, and until certification occurs, you are not represented by an attorney. If you choose to take no action, you can remain an absent class member.

According to the Complaint, the Company made false and misleading statements to the market. Tronox misled investors about its ability to forecast demand for its zircon and pigment products. Despite the Company's optimistic long-term projections, it suffered from declining sales and increased costs, causing it to miss its revenue projections. Based on these facts, the Company's public statements were false and materially misleading throughout the class period. When the market learned the truth about Tronox, investors suffered damages.

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Expansion into Google Shopping expands product offering, targeting widespread inefficiencies in retail ad spend.
October 02, 2025 8:20 AM EDT | Source: BrandPilot AI Inc.
Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - October 2, 2025) - BrandPilot AI Inc. (CSE: BPAI) (OTCQB: BPAIF) ("BrandPilot" or the "Company"), a leading innovator in AI-powered marketing and advertising technology, is pleased to announce the expansion of its AdAi audit capabilities from Google Search to Google Shopping Ads.

Building on the Company's core offering, AdAi for Google Search Ads, which uncovers wasted advertising spend in branded keyword campaigns, this new offering expands the capability to Shopping Ads across product listings on Google. By revealing where brands are unintentionally bidding against themselves or paying for clicks they could have captured at a much lower cost, the AdAi Shopping Audit provides marketers with clear, actionable insights to reduce wasted spend and improve return on ad spend (ROAS).

"Applying AdAi technology to Shopping Ads is a significant step forward for retail advertisers," said John Beresford, CRO of BrandPilot AI. "With Shopping campaigns accounting for over 75% of U.S. retail search ad spend and 85% of clicks across Google Ads and Shopping combined, the impact of wasted spend is massive."1

Key Benefits of AdAi for Google Shopping

Reduce CPCs on Cannibalistic Ads: Eliminate redundant spend on uncontested Shopping campaigns.Dynamic Optimization for Standard & PMax Campaigns: Smarter bidding across all Google Shopping formats.
Reinvest in Growth: Free up budget for the competitive terms that truly drive revenue.Competitor Intelligence: See which retailers dominate your Shopping ad space."Our Search Audit showed brands how much they were losing in uncontested keyword auctions," added Brandon Mina, President & CEO of BrandPilot AI. "By extending AdAi into Shopping Ads, we're exposing cannibalization in retail campaigns and helping marketers unlock budget that can be redeployed into true growth."

Exposing the Hidden Cost of Cannibalistic Shopping Ads

To raise awareness of this costly blind spot, BrandPilot AI will host a free webinar on October 23, 2025 at 1:00 PM EST. The session will walk through common cannibalization scenarios in Google Shopping, quantify their budget impact, and show how AdAi audits give brands the clarity to act.

Register and join the webinar here.

About BrandPilot AI

BrandPilot AI (CSE: BPAI) is a performance marketing technology company headquartered in Toronto, specializing in innovative solutions that deliver exceptional ROI for global enterprise brands. Its core platform, AdAi, identifies hidden inefficiencies in digital advertising campaigns and helps brands recover wasted ad spend in real time. Additional products, including Spectrum IQ and Social Runway, support AI-powered influencer marketing and paid social performance.

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This news release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws relating to the business of BPAI. Any such forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as "expects", "anticipates", "believes", "projects", "plans" and similar expressions. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Statements about, among other things, BPAI's strategic plans, including words to the effect that the Company or management expects a stated condition or result to occur, are all considered forward-looking information. These statements should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those implied by such statements. BPAI assumes no responsibility to update or revise forward-looking information to reflect new events or circumstances unless required by applicable law.

Forward-looking statements involve significant risk, uncertainties and assumptions. Many factors could cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from the results discussed or implied in the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: the rate of adoption of AdAi for Google Shopping Ads, the performance and effectiveness of the AdAi platform in reducing wasted spend and improving ROAS, the growth and size of the retail search advertising market, changes to Google's advertising products or policies, competitive pressures in AI-powered marketing solutions, and the Company's ability to achieve its proposed business objectives. These factors should be considered carefully and readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what management believes to be reasonable assumptions, the Company cannot assure readers that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release, and the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances, except as required by law.

Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange, nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. No stock exchange, securities commission or other regulatory authority has approved or disapproved the information contained herein.

1 "93 Google Ads Statistics (2025) - Market Share & Revenue," DemandSage, May 9, 2025. As of 2025, Google Shopping Ads account for 76.4% of all U.S. retail search ad spend and drive 85.3% of all clicks across Google Ads and Google Shopping campaigns. https://www.demandsage.com/google-ads-statistics

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, /PRNewswire/ -- The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against PubMatic, Inc. ("PubMatic" or "the Company") (NASDAQ: PUBM) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Investors who purchased the Company's securities between February 27, 2025 and August 11, 2025, inclusive (the "Class Period"), are encouraged to contact the firm before October 20, 2025.

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We also encourage you to contact Brian Schall of the Schall Law Firm, 2049 Century Park East, Suite 2460, Los Angeles, CA 90067, at 310-301-3335, to discuss your rights free of charge. You can also reach us through the firm's website at www.schallfirm.com, or by email at [email protected].

The class, in this case, has not yet been certified, and until certification occurs, you are not represented by an attorney. If you choose to take no action, you can remain an absent class member.

According to the Complaint, the Company made false and misleading statements to the market. PubMatic concealed the fact that a top DSP buyer was shifting its clients to a competing platform, impacting inventory. The Company suffered a reduction in ad spend from this top DSP buyer. Based on these facts, the Company's public statements were false and materially misleading throughout the class period. When the market learned the truth about PubMatic, investors suffered damages.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 09: The CAT, Caterpillar company logo is displayed during the Security Equipment International (DSEI) at London Excel on September 10, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by John Keeble/Getty Images)

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Caterpillar stock (NYSE: CAT) has surged 16% in a month, driven by strong fundamentals, including robust demand and a substantial order backlog that signals strong business momentum and future revenue. This upward movement is reinforced by positive technical momentum, as the stock reached new all-time highs. But given this significant rise, how does CAT stock compare to its peers, specifically in terms of size, valuation, growth, and margins?

CAT's operating margin of 18.2% is robust, although lower than many competitors – trailing behind ALSN (31.3%).CAT’s revenue growth of -4.9% over the previous 12 months is negative, falling short of ALSN, TEX, ASTE, but surpassing DE.CAT's stock has increased by 24.5% over the past year and is trading at a PE of 23.9, while competitors like ASTE have provided better returns.As a brief overview, Caterpillar supplies construction and mining equipment, engines, industrial turbines, and financial services, including leases and loans, across various sectors.

Now, if you seek an upside with less volatility than holding an individual stock, consider the High Quality Portfolio. It has comfortably outperformed its benchmark—a combination of the S&P 500, Russell, and S&P MidCap indexes—and has achieved returns exceeding 91% since its inception. Why is that? As a group, HQ Portfolio stocks provided better returns with less risk versus the benchmark index; less of a roller-coaster ride, as evident in HQ Portfolio performance metrics.

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Why does this matter? CAT has just increased by 15.6% in one month – comparing peers provides context on stock performance, valuation, and financials – emphasizing whether it is genuinely outperforming, lagging behind, and ultimately – can this trend persist? Read Buy or Sell CAT Stock to determine if Caterpillar remains a quality investment. Additionally, there is always a risk of decline after a significant rally – observe how the stock has dropped and bounced back in the past through the CAT Dip Buyer Analysis perspective.

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Investing in a single stock without comprehensive analysis can be risky. Consider the Trefis Reinforced Value (RV) Portfolio, which has outperformed its all-cap stocks benchmark (combination of the S&P 500, S&P mid-cap, and Russell 2000 benchmark indices) to produce strong returns for investors. Why is that? The quarterly rebalanced mix of large-, mid-, and small-cap RV Portfolio stocks provided a responsive way to make the most of upbeat market conditions while limiting losses when markets head south, as detailed in RV Portfolio performance metrics.

, /PRNewswire/ -- The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against C3.ai, Inc. ("C3" or "the Company") (NYSE: AI) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Investors who purchased the Company's securities between February 26, 2025 and August 8, 2025, inclusive (the "Class Period"), are encouraged to contact the firm before October 21, 2025.

If you are a shareholder who suffered a loss, click here to participate.

We also encourage you to contact Brian Schall of the Schall Law Firm, 2049 Century Park East, Suite 2460, Los Angeles, CA 90067, at 310-301-3335, to discuss your rights free of charge. You can also reach us through the firm's website at www.schallfirm.com, or by email at [email protected].

The class, in this case, has not yet been certified, and until certification occurs, you are not represented by an attorney. If you choose to take no action, you can remain an absent class member.

According to the Complaint, the Company made false and misleading statements to the market. C3 led investors to believe it could reliably project its revenues and growth. The Company also minimized the risk to its operations posed by the health concerns of CEO Thomas M. Siebel. The company's optimistic projections for growth, earnings, and margin failed to materialize, which it in part blamed on its CEO's health issues. Based on these facts, the Company's public statements were false and materially misleading throughout the class period. When the market learned the truth about C3, investors suffered damages.

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, /PRNewswire/ -- The DJS Law Group  reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against C3.ai, Inc. ("C3 " or "the Company") (NYSE: AI ) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Shareholders who purchased shares of AI during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointments. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.

CLASS PERIOD:  February 26, 2025 to August 8, 2025

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CASE DETAILS: According to the Complaint, the Company made false and misleading statements to the market. C3 minimized the risks it faced due to the health concerns of its CEO in investor communications. In fact, the CEO's health challenges contributed to headwinds related to growth and margin. Based on these facts, C3's public statements were false and materially misleading throughout the class period.

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, /PRNewswire/ -- The DJS Law Group  reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Quantum Corporation ("Quantum " or "the Company") (NASDAQ: QMCO) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

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CLASS PERIOD:  November 15, 2024 to August 18, 2025

DEADLINE: November 3, 2025

CASE DETAILS: According to the Complaint, the Company made false and misleading statements to the market. Quantum was forced to restate prior financial statements due to improperly recognizing revenue. Based on these facts, Quantum's public statements were false and materially misleading throughout the class period.

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, /PRNewswire/ -- The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Quantum Corporation ("Quantum" or "the Company") (NASDAQ: QMCO) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Investors who purchased the Company's securities between November 15, 2024, and August 18, 2025, inclusive (the "Class Period"), are encouraged to contact the firm before November 3, 2025.

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According to the Complaint, the Company made false and misleading statements to the market. Quantum improperly recognized revenue during the fiscal year that ended March 31, 2025. The Company was forced to restate prior financial statements due to this error. Based on these facts, the Company's public statements were false and materially misleading throughout the class period. When the market learned the truth about Quantum, investors suffered damages.

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ZEC price surges 83% in 24 hours, hitting a 3-year high after Grayscale launches its Zcash Trust for accredited investors. Social dominance spikes to a 5-year high, a warning sign of overhype and potential overvaluation that often precedes corrections. Funding rates show trader uncertainty, leaving ZEC vulnerable to volatility with $134.48 support and $161.35 resistance in play.ZEC, one of the market’s leading privacy tokens, has surged to a three-year high. The token has soared 83% in the past 24 hours alone, making it the day’s best performer. Over the past week, it has outperformed other privacy-focused cryptocurrencies with a 150% gain.

However, there is a catch. On-chain signals suggest that ZEC’s rapid climb may be pushing into unsustainable territory, as on-chain data begin to reflect euphoric levels that often precede corrections.

Grayscale Sparks ZEC Frenzy With New TrustSponsored

ZEC’s 83% uptick in the past day follows Grayscale’s launch of its Zcash Trust to eligible accredited investors. The trust offers exposure to the meme asset as a security without having to buy, store, or secure the token directly. 

.@Zcash is similar to Bitcoin in its design. Zcash $ZEC was created from the original Bitcoin code base, but it uses a privacy technology that encrypts transaction information and allows users to shield their assets.

Grayscale Zcash Trust is open for private placement for… pic.twitter.com/gzPmQRiZl5

— Grayscale (@Grayscale) October 1, 2025

While this has spurred a significant rise in the demand for ZEC over the past day, pushing its price to a multi-year high, risks abound. 

Market Uncertainty Could Test ZEC’s Rally
One of the clearest warning signs is ZEC’s social dominance, which has skyrocketed to a five-year high. At press time, this stands at 1.21%, per Santiment’s data. 

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ZEC Social Dominance. Source: Santiment
This metric measures an asset’s share of online discussions compared to the total conversations around the top 100 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization. 

When it surges, it means that discussions about the asset in question are suddenly a much more significant part of the overall conversations happening in the crypto market compared to before.

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Historically, when an asset’s social dominance climbs to multi-year highs during a rally, it often signals overvaluation. Such spikes suggest the asset is over-hyped and the market is becoming crowded, raising the risk of a ZEC price correction over the next few sessions.

In addition, ZEC’s aggregated funding rate across major exchanges has remained unstable over the past week, fluctuating repeatedly above and below the neutral zero line. 

ZEC Weighted Funding Rate. Source: Coinglass
This indicates that traders have not established a clear directional bias, with long and short positions alternating in dominance.

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Such instability in the derivatives market reflects uncertainty around price sustainability. This suggests that ZEC’s current rally might be driven more by speculative positioning than by consistent bullish conviction. If sentiment shifts, this leaves the token vulnerable to sharp swings.

ZEC Could Plunge Toward $112 If Hype Fades
Without renewed, sustainable demand to back the price action, ZEC’s price risks retracing some of its recent gains. Once the market hype wanes, the altcoin risks plunging towards the support at $134.48. If this price floor gives way, ZEC could fall deeper toward $112.72. 

ZEC Price Analysis. Source: TradingView
However, if the current bullish momentum holds, ZEC could extend its run above $161.35. 

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Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is preparing to expand its crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) offerings beyond Bitcoin, with new funds that could include altcoins or baskets of digital assets expected to launch early next year.

The Thai SEC is collaborating with other government agencies to develop new rules that enable local mutual funds and institutions to launch crypto ETFs within the country. Secretary-General Pornanong Budsaratragoon said the regulator aims to expand the market beyond Bitcoin, which was the initial focus of Thailand’s crypto investment products.

Thailand SEC drafts new rules for wider crypto ETF access
Investors in Thailand have few options when buying cryptocurrency within the law. They can buy the coins directly from online exchanges, which is risky because prices change suddenly, scams are common, and many trading platforms have limited supervision. Other investors use licensed fund managers who invest in overseas crypto ETFs. This means the investments are based in other countries, rather than within Thailand itself.

The situation has left many investors unprotected, so the SEC is now trying to fix it with new rules for safe, regulated products within the Thai market. 

The agency aims to approve ETFs that hold multiple cryptocurrencies beyond Bitcoin, providing investors with access to other popular digital assets, such as Ethereum and Solana. These ETFs may not even hold multiple cryptocurrencies in one product, allowing investors to diversify their risks and gain upside from several coins simultaneously.

SEC secretary-general Pornanong Budsaratragoon said the regulator is also looking at the “possibility to broaden the criteria for crypto, including a basket of cryptocurrencies.” It’s also interested in building “a broader supply of those crypto assets in the ETFs,” she added.

The main stock market has already dropped by about 7.6% this year, leaving many investors dissatisfied with the returns they are receiving from traditional assets. Younger investors are now seeking alternative options because they are more comfortable with technology, online platforms, and digital assets.

Most of them believe crypto offers new ways to grow wealth faster than traditional markets. Officials said they aim to provide them with safe and regulated choices, such as ETFs that include cryptocurrencies, so they don’t turn to unregulated platforms that often carry higher risks.

SEC seeks more oversight as crypto use grows
Binance Holdings Ltd. has already begun expanding in Thailand, as the people appear very interested in crypto and seek additional ways to use and invest in digital currency. Kasikornbank Pcl is also expanding its presence into crypto, as it recognizes that people want services that connect traditional banking with new digital money.

However, this hope also comes with risks because bad actors may take advantage of the people’s excitement.

The SEC seeks additional authority from the government to respond promptly, and the new bill will grant them the power to halt large financial transactions if they identify issues or indications of wrongdoing. This new authority enables the SEC to intervene promptly and prevent damage from spreading, as well as investigate insider trading cases directly.

The bill has passed the first stage of review by the government’s law-writing committee, which shows the seriousness of the matter. The SEC is also working closely with the new administration to expedite the bill’s passage through parliament, aiming to make it law.

Secretary-General Pornanong Budsaratragoon stated that regulators will help restore trust in Thailand’s capital markets when they can effectively punish bad actions promptly.

Thailand aims to instill confidence in both investors and companies to participate in the new digital economy by establishing a digital asset market that grows steadily and safely.

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TLDR:

VivoPower secured $19M through new stock issuance priced at $6.05, above its last closing market price.
Funds will fuel the company’s XRP digital asset treasury strategy and reduce outstanding debt obligations.
The raise follows a previous offering led by Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Talal Al Saud.
Shares were placed with long-term US and global institutional investors, signaling investor support for XRP focus.

XRP has been attracting traders and institutions, and the latest move shows how corporate interest is scaling up. 

A Nasdaq-listed treasury company focused on XRP has pulled in millions through a stock offering priced above market. This comes as traders debate whether the token can break key levels and chart a path toward higher price targets. 

On one side, chart watchers see compression building. On the other, investors are putting real capital behind long-term bets.

VivoPower Expands XRP Treasury with $19 Million Raise
VivoPower International, listed on Nasdaq, confirmed it has raised $19 million through an equity offering priced at $6.05 per share. 

The pricing came at a premium to its last market close, according to a company release. The capital will support the firm’s XRP digital asset treasury strategy, focused on acquisition, management, and long-term holding.

Moreover, the company said the raise builds on a previously announced Regulation S offering led by Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Talal Al Saud. Shares were placed with long-term institutional investors in the United States and abroad. 

VivoPower stated the proceeds would also be used to retire debt as it expands its digital asset focus.

The offering was made under a registration statement already declared effective by the SEC earlier this year. A final prospectus related to the raise is available on the SEC’s website. The deal reflects sustained interest from investors despite the volatility around crypto assets.

Wu Blockchain reported the deal as part of a growing trend of listed firms building structured XRP holdings. VivoPower framed the move as scaling its balance sheet allocation into digital assets while strengthening financial footing.

XRP Price Targets Spark Trader Debate
While institutions allocate, traders are watching price charts closely. Analyst CoinsKid wrote that XRP is compressing near the apex of a descending triangle. 

He suggested that a breakout above resistance could open a path toward $4.13, while rejection could mean a retest of lower support.

#xrp is trying to make a move here. Compression leads to expansion right toward the apex of a descending triangle.

If we can see #xrp take out the red upper red line we could behin to target an impulsive move up to at least $4.13, another rejection, and I think it rolls to the… pic.twitter.com/14QclTcf9C

— CoinsKid (@Coins_Kid) October 2, 2025

Another trader, EGRAG Crypto, pointed to Fibonacci levels as key reference points. He suggested that closing above $3.13 could drive XRP toward $4.40. However, rejection at that level might see prices slide to $2.65 or even $2.40.

At press time, XRP price hovers just below $3 at $2.98. The Ripple token has surged by 1.81% in the last 24 hours and 5.51% over the past week. The daily trading volume is above $5.5 billion. 

The market, in other words, is split. Traders focus on near-term chart signals, while institutions like VivoPower commit to long-term accumulation strategies. Both narratives now converge around whether XRP can sustain momentum and hold higher ground.

The funding round shows investors are willing to back XRP-focused firms at a premium. At the same time, traders weigh risk levels across technical setups. The balance of retail speculation and institutional strategy will determine XRP’s next move.

XRP price on CoinGecko

The deal includes an initial $200 million discounted AVAX purchase allocation through the Avalanche Foundation.

United Kingdom officials are weighing whether to retain billions of dollars in gains from seized Bitcoin tied to a massive fraud case, rather than redistributing the full amount to victims, according to the Financial Times.

According to a Thursday Financial Times report, the UK High Court may decide to reimburse only the original value of the investment, around 640 million British pounds ($862 million), to victims of the scam. This is despite the seized 61,000 Bitcoin (BTC) being worth nearly $7.24 billion at the time of writing, resulting in an excess of approximately $6.4 billion.

The Bitcoin was seized in 2018 in north London from scammers who defrauded 128,000 investors in China. Some Treasury officials have privately debated whether the windfall could help offset a budget deficit of up to 30 billion pounds ($40.5 billion). Under existing rules, assets seized under the Proceeds of Crime Act are usually paid into the Home Office or the Treasury Consolidated Fund, with court-ordered compensation when required.

Furthermore, the FT also reported that other government officials have urged caution since such a decision is likely to lead to a complex legal battle over the Bitcoin proceeds that could drag on for years. The Treasury has been instructed not to use the funds in its calculations.

UK Treasury headquarters. Source: WikimediaLargest crypto seizure in historyThe assets in question were seized from Chinese national Zhimin Qian and her Malaysian assistant, Seng Hok Ling, who pled guilty earlier this week. The local police force announced it had “made what is believed to be the single largest cryptocurrency seizure in the world.”

The seizure follows a seven-year-long investigation by the London Metropolitan Police’s Economic Crime team into international money laundering. Qian pleaded guilty to acquiring and possessing criminal property, while Ling pleaded guilty to transferring criminal property.

Between 2014 and 2017, Qian led a large-scale fraud scheme in China, siphoning assets from over 128,000 victims. These assets were later stored as Bitcoin when she fled China using false documents and entered the United Kingdom.

In September 2018, Qian attempted to launder the proceeds by acquiring property. The police were able to locate her by surveilling Ling, leading to their arrest in April 2024, leading to the seizure of encrypted devices, cash, gold and cryptocurrency.

The latest in many crypto seizuresThis is far from the first large-scale crypto seizure. Earlier this month, Canadian police seized $40 million in crypto from TradeOgre, which the exchange’s supporters have criticized as heavy-handed due to the lack of Know Your Customer checks.

In mid-August, the US Justice Department authorized the seizure of more than $2.8 million in cryptocurrency, along with cash and other assets, as part of a criminal case against an alleged ransomware operator. In early July, Bloomberg reported that the US Secret Service seized nearly $400 million in digital assets over the past decade.

Sweden’s justice Minister also called on local authorities to focus on crackdowns that could yield larger seizures of assets, including cryptocurrency.

In June, US crypto exchange Coinbase announced that it helped the US Secret Service seize $225 million in crypto allegedly stolen by scammers, the agency’s largest crypto seizure to date.

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In brief
Two members of the Sweden Democrats have submitted a motion calling for a study into creating a national Bitcoin reserve.
Proponents said it could position Sweden for a "potentially disruptive shift in the global financial infrastructure."
The U.S. and other nations have already explored or held strategic Bitcoin reserves.
Two members of the Sweden Democrats, the Riksdag’s right-leaning, second-largest party, have submitted a motion urging the government to examine whether Sweden should create a national Bitcoin reserve.

The motion, filed on Oct. 1 by Dennis Dioukarev and David Perez, calls for an investigation into how to build a strategic Bitcoin reserve and which authority is appropriate to manage it. It also proposes that the government confirm it does not intend to change the definition of legal tender or introduce a central bank digital currency.

The lawmakers argue that Bitcoin could serve as a complement to gold and foreign exchange reserves. They describe the cryptocurrency as “digital gold” with the potential to diversify state holdings and provide inflation protection.

“By building a strategic Bitcoin reserve, Sweden is positioning itself for a potentially disruptive shift in the global financial infrastructure,” the proposal stated.

National Bitcoin reserves around the worldMomentum for state-level Bitcoin reserves has grown internationally, particularly since March, when U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order establishing a national Bitcoin reserve funded with confiscated assets.

While countries like Bhutan and El Salvador already held Bitcoin prior to this, the shift in U.S. policy has prompted a rethink of other nations around their approach to cryptocurrencies.

Several countries, such as the UK, China and Finland, have unofficial “reserves” of confiscated digital assets seized during criminal investigations, but politicians in countries like Poland and Latvia have also floated the idea of establishing strategic Bitcoin reserves.

Last week, Kazakhstan launched a state-backed crypto reserve containing BNB (BNB is the native token of the BNB Chain created by the exchange Binance, which signed an MOU with the Kazakh government in 2022).

At the U.S. state level, Texas, Arizona and New Hampshire have passed laws to create their own reserves.

The Swedish proposal comes as other lawmakers in Sweden have raised similar calls. Earlier this year, Dioukarev and another MP, Rickard Nordin, separately pressed Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson to reconsider Sweden’s cautious stance in light of Bitcoin’s growing role abroad.

Proponents in Sweden argue that adding Bitcoin to national reserves could reduce overall correlation among assets already in its reserve.

“Gold and foreign exchange reserves are traditional asset classes that are correlated with political, geopolitical and economic risks. In contrast, Bitcoin’s value is not driven by the monetary policies of individual states,” the motion noted—though Bitcoin does in fact follow general market trends.

Financial institutions have also weighed in. A recent paper from Deutsche Bank Research said central banks are reassessing their reserves amid inflation and geopolitical uncertainty. “While Bitcoin still faces many critics, it has increasingly become a household name,” the bank wrote, citing greater liquidity and institutional involvement.

But it warned that the asset remains volatile, vulnerable to fraud and relatively illiquid compared with gold.

The U.S. plan has also drawn criticism, with opponents arguing it could benefit political leaders personally and expose markets to instability.

In March, the late Democratic Congressman Gerry Connolly wrote that the reserve constituted “unsound fiscal policy” offering “no discernible benefit” to Americans. He added it acted merely as a “get rich quick scheme” for Trump.

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Metaplanet Q3 Bitcoin revenue hit ¥2.44B, marking a 115.7% increase from the prior quarter’s results.
The company now holds 30,823 BTC worth about $3.7B, making it the fourth largest corporate Bitcoin balance.
Operating profit surged 88% over forecast, even as Metaplanet stock continued to fall against the market trend.
President Simon Gerovich said the company remains debt-free with under 1% leverage and a path to preferred shares.

Metaplanet’s president has spoken out as the company’s stock continues to fall even while its fundamentals show strong growth. 

In a detailed update, Simon Gerovich compared the moment to Amazon’s dot-com era struggles. He pointed out that revenue, profits, and Bitcoin holdings remain at record levels. 

Despite this, the share price has failed to reflect the underlying progress. His remarks highlight the gap between market sentiment and company performance.

Metaplanet Bitcoin Revenue and Stock Price
Gerovich noted that in Q3, Bitcoin income revenue reached ¥2.44 billion, a 115.7 percent increase from the previous quarter. 

Operating profit came in 88 percent higher than forecast, showing the company’s core business expansion. He emphasized that Metaplanet now holds 30,823 BTC, valued at around $3.7 billion, ranking it the fourth largest corporate Bitcoin balance globally.

Even with these results, the company’s stock has moved in the opposite direction. Gerovich admitted this disconnect has been difficult for the team, investors, and himself. 

He explained that fundamentals and share price often diverge, and markets sometimes take months to adjust. Drawing a parallel, he referenced how Bitcoin itself has faced repeated 70 to 80 percent drawdowns while adoption continued to rise.

His statement suggests that Metaplanet remains focused on execution rather than short-term stock performance. The comparison with Amazon during the early 2000s reinforced his view that markets eventually reward fundamentals.

After the 2000 dot-com boom, Amazon’s stock had fallen significantly even as the business was stronger than ever. Every metric was improving. Jeff Bezos put it simply:

“The stock is not the company, and the company is not the stock.”

That lesson resonates.

At Metaplanet, our… pic.twitter.com/lrBlNiQPqJ

— Simon Gerovich (@gerovich) October 2, 2025

Company Fundamentals and Long-Term Bitcoin Focus
Gerovich highlighted that Metaplanet operates with a balance sheet that is virtually debt-free, carrying less than one percent leverage. He confirmed the company’s clear path toward issuing preferred shares, a move aimed at strengthening capital structure. 

The emphasis, he said, remains on building revenue streams, accumulating Bitcoin, and reinforcing long-term resilience.

The president said the strategy is clear: execute without distraction and remain focused on Bitcoin as the company’s future. His remarks were framed as reassurance to shareholders concerned about the stock price downturn. 

He said that while short-term pain exists, the mandate is to secure lasting growth anchored in digital assets.

Market observers noted that his tone resembled Jeff Bezos’s approach during Amazon’s early years. At that time, Amazon stock had fallen heavily even as the company strengthened its market position. 

Gerovich said that lesson resonates today for Metaplanet as it continues to scale with Bitcoin at the core.

The company’s positioning shows that while the share price lags, its operations are producing stronger results each quarter. The focus, Gerovich insisted, is on the fundamentals that define long-term value, not day-to-day market swings.

Cronos, Morpho, and Crypto.com have announced a collaboration aimed at bringing advanced lending and borrowing markets to the Cronos blockchain, with plans to expand into real-world asset (RWA) tokenization. 

The announcement marks the next phase of their relationship, following earlier integrations of Morpho Vaults into Crypto.com’s product offerings, and represents a significant step in broadening Morpho’s lending infrastructure beyond Ethereum (ETH).

Lending markets coming to Cronos
As part of the collaboration, Cronos and Morpho will introduce stablecoin lending markets backed by wrapped assets such as CDCBTC and CDCETH. The first vaults on Cronos are expected to launch in Q4 2025, enabling users to supply assets to earn interest or borrow against their holdings, with rates adjusting dynamically to supply and demand.

“Collaborating with Morpho is an exciting milestone for our community,” said Mirko Zhao, Head of Cronos Labs. “By working together to enable borrowing and lending with wrapped assets, we’re unlocking immediate utility for users while also laying the groundwork for tokenization and institutional-grade use cases that are central to our long-term roadmap.”

DeFi access at scale
Morpho is planned to be integrated directly into the Crypto.com App and Exchange, potentially extending access to millions of global users and driving significant on-chain activity on Cronos. 

The teams are also exploring the use of wrapped RWAs as collateral within Morpho Vaults, reflecting a shared vision to expand access to tokenized assets and bridge traditional finance with on-chain markets.

Recent upgrades on Cronos have reduced gas fees tenfold and cut block times to under one second, contributing to a 400% increase in daily transactions.

“We’re excited to keep growing the DeFi Mullet: with Crypto.com in the front, Morpho on Cronos in the back to bring the benefit of on-chain lending to millions of users through familiar user experience,” said Paul Frambot, Co-founder and CEO of Morpho. “Together, we will bring new lending markets to Cronos and explore future collateral types, from wrapped assets to potentially tokenized real-world assets, to expand the scope and accessibility of DeFi.”

Ketat Sarakune, Head of Yield & Asset Growth at Crypto.com, added:

“Our mission has always been to accelerate the world’s transition to cryptocurrency, and this collaboration with Morpho and Cronos is a powerful step in that direction. By embedding Morpho vaults into the Crypto.com platform, we are giving millions of users seamless access to advanced DeFi lending markets, all powered by the Cronos network’s speed, scalability and low costs.”

The collaboration will give Cronos users access to the same non-custodial lending infrastructure proven on Ethereum, enhanced by Cronos’ low fees, fast finality, and growing application ecosystem.

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Key NotesCryptoQuant analyst Crypto Dan noted that the Bitcoin Bull Cycle is slow but progressing.October is the most bullish month for Bitcoin with renewed expectations.Bitcoin price is currently at $118,516.22 in one of its positive recovery moves.
Compared to a year ago, the flagship cryptocurrency Bitcoin

BTC
$118 625

24h volatility:
1.9%

Market cap:
$2.36 T

Vol. 24h:
$66.25 B

has made tremendous progress with more than a 100% gain. Historically, October is known as the most bullish month for digital assets, including this coin. Analysts and market watchers have spotted the commencement of this bullish cycle once again. However, they can’t help but notice the crawling pace.

Bitcoin Visits Multiple Price Territories in Weeks
Literally, Bitcoin price went from hitting a new all-time high (ATH) above $124,000 in August, to struggling to remain above $110,000 in September. In the weeks that followed, the struggles continued for the firstborn coin. By Sept. 28, Bitcoin price consolidated around the $109,500 mark.

The United States Federal Reserve’s interest rate cut earlier was blamed for a sell-off that first pushed BTC below $110,000. As the BTC price decreased, its trading volume showed weak conviction from investors. Technical indicators showed that the next critical support was at $106,500. Analysts were certain that a decisive break below that level would expose the psychological support at $100,000.

The Bull Cycle Is Slow but Still in Progress

“The current market is progressing slowly within the bull cycle, but there are no signs of an imminent end. In fact, a strong upward move may be just around the corner.” – By @DanCoinInvestor pic.twitter.com/wIUylhoyH9

— CryptoQuant.com (@cryptoquant_com) October 2, 2025

However, the situation changed suddenly, and the Bitcoin price improved significantly, reaching up to $112,000.

By this time, analyst Ash Crypto was certain that the coin had entered one of its most bullish seasons. He went as far as suggesting that the rally will be sustained till the year-end because “Historically, the average return of the next 12 weeks has been positive only.”

Bitcoin Gain Is Slow Compared to Past Cycles
On Oct. 1, Bitcoin price topped $117,000 mark with global markets showing strong gains. At the time of this writing, the BTC price is at $118,516.22 with a 3.43% increase.

While this sounds promising for investors, CryptoQuant’s analyst Crypto Dan noted that the progression of BTC gain is quite slow, especially when compared to past cycles.

In addition to this observation, the analyst has identified a decline in the proportion of BTC held for more than one year in the current market. According to Crypto Dan, this is an indication that the market is yet to attain its peak.

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