Strong quarterly results weren't enough to stop EBay stock from selling off.
EBay (EBAY 3.03%) stock got hit hard in this week's trading despite a better-than-expected quarterly report from the company. The e-commerce specialist's share price sank 16.4% in the week.
EBay published its third-quarter results on Oct. 29 and reported sales and earnings for the period that outperformed Wall Street's forecasts. Unfortunately, the company showed some margin weakness in the quarter -- and its forward guidance wound up leading to big sell-offs.
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Q3 beats couldn't prevent sell-offs for EBay stock
EBay notched non-GAAP (adjusted) earnings per share (EPS) of $1.36 on revenue of $2.82 billion in Q3, beating the average Wall Street analyst estimate's call for per-share earnings of $1.33 on revenue of $2.73 billion. Sales were up roughly 9% year over year in the period, and adjusted EPS rose 14% compared to last year's quarter. The company's operating margin declined from 23.1% in last year's quarter to 20.4% in this year's period, and its adjusted operating margin declined from 27.2% to 27.1%.
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EBay actually issued better-than-expected sales guidance for Q4, with its target for sales between $2.83 billion and $2.89 billion coming in well ahead of the average Wall Street target for sales of $2.79 billion in the period. Unfortunately, the revenue guidance came with a pretty significant catch.
For Q4, EBay is guiding for adjusted EPS to be between $1.31 and $1.36. Meanwhile, the average analyst estimate had called for adjusted per-share earnings of $1.39. So, while the business expects to post strong sales this quarter, weakness for margins is causing investors to assign lower valuation multiples to the stock.
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Lumen's momentum in the AI space is powering incredible gains for the stock.
Lumen (LUMN 0.58%) stock closed out this week's trading with big gains despite volatile trading Friday. The company's share price surged 27.1% higher across the stretch.
Lumen's valuation soared this week on the heels of a new partnership with Palantir and the announcement of two other deals. The company actually saw a significant pullback after it published its third-quarter earnings, but the stock regained ground after an initial valuation contraction.
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Lumen rallies on big partnership news
On Oct. 23, Lumen announced that it had entered a partnership with Palantir to support next-generation artificial intelligence (AI) network technologies for enterprises. The bullish momentum from the announcement extended into this week's trading.
Lumen then published a press release on Oct. 28 announcing that it was partnering with QTS Data Centers and would be providing infrastructure technologies to support the company's 16 data centers across the country. The next day, Lumen announced it was teaming up with Commvault on initiatives to improve enterprise data security.
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Lumen shares wobbled following the company's Q3 release
Lumen issued its Q3 report after the market closed on Oct. 31, and shares pulled back the next day despite the company posting stronger-than-anticipated results. The business posted a non-GAAP (adjusted) loss of $0.20 per share on sales of $3.09 billion, topping the average analyst estimates for an adjusted loss of $0.27 on revenue of $3.04 billion.
While the Q3 print came in better than expected, some investors were hoping that the company would raise its full-year performance targets in response to sales momentum for the company's private-connectivity-fabric services. Shares lost ground early in Friday's trading but bounced back as the day progressed, allowing the stock to close out the week with huge gains.
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Chevron delivered strong third-quarter results and expects more of the same in 2026 and beyond.
After a long, hard-fought battle, Chevron (CVX +2.74%) finally closed its roughly $60 billion acquisition of Hess this July, and that megadeal has quickly paid dividends. It helped fuel a significant increase in Chevron's production and free cash flow (FCF) during the third quarter.
Here's a look at Chevron's recent quarterly results and what's ahead for the oil company.
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Drilling down into Chevron's third-quarter results
Chevron produced $3.6 billion of adjusted earnings during the third quarter and $9.4 billion in cash from operations. The oil giant also produced $7 billion of adjusted free cash flow. Its earnings were down compared to the year-ago period ($4.5 billion) due to lower oil prices as the average Brent crude price declined from $80 to $69 a barrel, but its FCF soared 50%.
The company produced a record-breaking 4.1 million barrels of oil equivalent (BOE) per day during the period. That was up 21% compared to last year, fueled by the acquisition of Hess, its continued development in the Permian Basin, and recently completed projects in the Gulf of Mexico (the Gulf of America, per President Donald Trump) and Kazakhstan. It delivered an impressive 27% increase in U.S. production, primarily driven by Hess, the Permian, and its Gulf projects.
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Chevron's robust FCF enabled it to return $6 billion to shareholders in the quarter. It made $3.4 billion of dividend payments and completed $2.6 billion of share repurchases. The company has now returned $78 billion to its shareholders over the past three years.
An even bigger free cash flow gusher awaits in 2026
Chevron's investments in growing its legacy operations, combined with the recently completed Hess deal, give it considerable momentum as it heads into 2026. Given the timing and ramp-up of its projects in Kazakhstan, the Gulf, and the Permian Basin, these catalysts will deliver a meaningful step up in FCF next year. At $70 oil, the company's legacy business would produce an incremental $10 billion in annualized FCF next year.
Meanwhile, the Hess deal will add to that total and extend its production and FCF growth outlook into the 2030s. Chevron expects Hess to contribute an additional $2.5 billion in annual FCF next year at a $70 oil price. In addition to the contribution of that company's legacy operations, the merger is expected to generate $1 billion in cost savings by the end of this year. Hess' partner in Guyana, ExxonMobil, also recently completed the fourth project (Yellowtail), which will add to its production and cash flow over the coming year.
Exxon and its partners in Guyana recently approved the $6.8 billion Hammerhead project, which should start producing in 2029. That's the seventh project they have either completed or expect to bring on line over the next few years. These expansion projects will fuel production and FCF growth for Chevron through the early part of the next decade.
Chevron's growing FCF will enable it to continue returning substantial cash to shareholders. It has raised its dividend for 38 straight years, growing its payout at a peer-leading pace over the past decade. The oil giant also expects to repurchase between $10 billion and $20 billion of its shares each year.
Hess was worth the wait
It took Chevron more than a year to close the Hess deal due to a dispute with its new partner, Exxon, over Guyana. It has been worth the wait and the effort to finalize the deal. Hess helped accelerate the company's production growth in the third quarter, contributing to its robust FCF.
The deal should continue paying dividends in 2026 and beyond. That visible growth makes Chevron a very compelling oil stock to buy and hold for the long term.
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OPEC+ to pause output hikes in first quarter to ease fears of glut, after one more boost in December
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The eight nations of OPEC+ announced Sunday they will pause oil-production hikes in the first quarter of 2026, following a modest increase in December, as part of an effort to avoid a glut of crude.
The group of major oil producers, led by Saudi Arabia, said Sunday they will boost output in December by 137,000 barrels a day, the same production boost announced for October and November. But they said they would “pause the production increments” from January to March, “due to seasonality.” The first quarter generally shows weaker demand.
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TRONOX DEADLINE ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Urgently Reminds Tronox Stockholders to Contact the Firm Before November 3rd
Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Litigation Partner Brandon Walker Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Tronox (TROX) To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options
If you purchased or acquired common stock in Tronox between February 12, 2025, to July 30, 2025 and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Bragar Eagel & Squire partner Brandon Walker or Marion Passmore directly at (212) 355-4648.
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NEW YORK, Nov. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
What’s Happening:
Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized stockholder rights law firm, announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Tronox Holdings plc (“Tronox” or the “Company”) (NYSE:TROX) in the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut on behalf of all persons and entities who purchased or otherwise acquired Tronox common stock between February 12, 2025, to July 30, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”).Investors have until November 3, 2025 to apply to the Court to be appointed as lead plaintiff in the lawsuit. Allegation Details:
According to the complaint, defendants provided overwhelmingly positive statements to investors while, at the same time, disseminating materially false and misleading statements and/or concealing material adverse facts concerning the true state of Tronox’s ability to forecast the demand for its pigment and zircon products or otherwise the true state of its commercial division, despite making lofty long-term projections, Tronox’s forecasting processes fell short as sales continued to decline and costs increased, ultimately, derailing the Company’s revenue projections.On July 30, 2025, Tronox announced its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2025, revealing a significant reduction in TiO2 sales for the quarter. The Company attributed the decline to “softer than anticipated coatings season and heightened competitive dynamics.” As a result of the setback in sales, defendants revised the Company’s 2025 financial outlook lowering its full-year revenue guidance and reducing its dividend by 60%.Following this news, Tronox’s common stock declined dramatically. From a closing market price of $5.14 per share on July 30, 2025, Tronox’s stock price fell to $3.19 per share on July 31, 2025, a decline of about 38% in the span of just a single day.
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If you purchased or otherwise acquired Tronox shares and suffered a loss, are a long-term stockholder, have information, would like to learn more about these claims, or have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact Brandon Walker or Marion Passmore by email at [email protected], telephone at (212) 355-4648, or by filling out this contact form. There is no cost or obligation to you.
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QUANTUM CLASS ACTION DEADLINE: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Urges Quantum Stockholders to Contact the Firm Before November 3rd
Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Litigation Partner Brandon Walker Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Quantum (QMCO) To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options
If you purchased or acquired securities in Quantum between November 15, 2024, and August 18, 2025 and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Bragar Eagel & Squire partner Brandon Walker or Marion Passmore directly at (212) 355-4648.
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NEW YORK, Nov. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
What’s Happening:
Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized stockholder rights law firm, announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Quantum Corporation (“Quantum” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:QMCO) in the United States District Court for the District of Colorado on behalf of all persons and entities who purchased or otherwise acquired Quantum securities between November 15, 2024, and August 18, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”).Investors have until November 3, 2025 to apply to the Court to be appointed as lead plaintiff in the lawsuit. Allegation Details:
According to the lawsuit, Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Quantum Corporation improperly recognized revenue during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025; (2) as a result, Quantum Corporation would need to restate its previously filed financial statements for the fiscal third quarter ended December 31, 2024; and (3) as a result, defendants' statements about its business, operations, and prospects, were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
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If you purchased or otherwise acquired Quantum shares and suffered a loss, are a long-term stockholder, have information, would like to learn more about these claims, or have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact Brandon Walker or Marion Passmore by email at [email protected], telephone at (212) 355-4648, or by filling out this contact form. There is no cost or obligation to you.
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Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is a nationally recognized law firm with offices in New York, California, and South Carolina. The firm represents individual and institutional investors in commercial, securities, derivative, and other complex litigation in state and federal courts across the country. For more information about the firm, please visit www.bespc.com. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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BERKELEY, Calif., Nov. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Caribou Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: CRBU), a leading clinical-stage CRISPR genome-editing biopharmaceutical company, today announced that it will hold a webcast beginning at 8:00 am ET on Monday, November 3, 2025, to report new data from the ANTLER phase 1 clinical trial evaluating vispacabtagene regedleucel (vispa-cel; formerly CB-010), an allogeneic anti-CD19 CAR-T cell therapy, in patients with relapsed or refractory B cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (r/r B-NHL) and report the first clinical data from the CaMMouflage Phase 1 clinical trial evaluating CB-011, an allogeneic anti-BCMA CAR-T cell therapy, in patients with r/r multiple myeloma. The Company will also report its anticipated pivotal phase 3 trial design for vispa-cel and next steps for the continued clinical development of CB-011.
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LLY's GLP-1 Pill Revenue Catalyst, NVO Keeps Pace in Industry Race
Christine Short and Scott Zari cover Eli Lilly (LLY) earnings and the future of GLP-1 drugs. Christine emphasizes the global demand for these drugs, as evidenced by higher international revenue, and what a daily oral GLP-1 pill could do for the company.
Geopolitical dynamics caused some big swings for BlackSky stock this week.
BlackSky (BKSY +7.32%) stock suffered a double-digit pullback over the last week of trading. The satellite tech company's share price declined 10.7% across the stretch.
BlackSky saw a valuation contraction this week in response to U.S.-China trade news. On the other hand, the stock did see some recovery momentum in Friday's session following indications that the war between Russia and Ukraine doesn't have an easy end in sight. Even with the pullback, BlackSky stock is up roughly 96% year to date.
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BlackSky stock sinks amid easing of U.S.-China tensions
President Donald Trump met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea this week, and the two leaders were able to get a trade deal done at their meeting. While the trade agreement between the two countries was less comprehensive than some investors were hoping for, it does signal a near-term de-escalation in the trade war and other sources of geopolitical tensions. BlackSky provides satellite-based intelligence for military operations, and its stock has seen gains in conjunction with tense dynamics between the U.S. and China.
Russia-Ukraine news prompted some recovery for BlackSky stock
Despite sell-offs for most of the week, BlackSky stock saw rebound momentum in Friday's trading as new developments in the war between Russia and Ukraine hit the wire. Ukraine carried out strikes on Russian oil pipelines on Friday, and news emerged that Russia would be ramping up its bombing campaigns. Talks between the U.S. and Russia regarding nuclear arms also deteriorated. BlackSky has been providing satellite intel services to aid Ukraine's war effort, and it could continue to win contracts related to the conflict.
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Is Webster Financial a Buy After Investment Firm Compass Wealth Made the Stock Its Top Holding?
What happenedCompass Wealth Management LLC reported in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission dated October 31, 2025, that it initiated a new position in Webster Financial (WBS +0.80%). The fund purchased 96,518 shares, with an estimated transaction value of $31.84 million based on the average price for the third quarter of 2025. This addition brings the fund’s total reportable holdings to 148 positions.
What else to knowTop holdings after the filing:
WBS: $31.8 million (7.1% of AUM)WELL: $23.5 million (5.2% of AUM) as of Sept. 30, 2025BSV: $12.9 million (2.9% of AUM) as of Sept. 30, 2025VTI: $11.2 million (2.5% of AUM) as of Sept. 30, 2025VEA: $10.2 million (2.3% of AUM) as of Sept. 30, 2025As of Oct. 30, 2025, Webster Financial shares were priced at $56.59, up 9% over the past year but underperforming the S&P 500 by 8 percentage points.
Company OverviewMetricValueRevenue (TTM)$2.72 billionNet income (TTM)$830.61 millionDividend yield2.8%Price (as of market close Oct. 30, 2025)$56.59Company SnapshotWebster Financial offers commercial banking, health savings accounts (HSAs), and retail banking services, including lending, deposit products, cash management, and investment solutions.The company serves individuals, families, small to mid-sized businesses, and employers across the United States, with a focus on commercial clients and HSA account holders.It operates through three segments: Commercial Banking, HSA Bank, and Retail Banking, providing a diversified revenue base.Webster Financial is a regional banking institution with a diversified business model spanning commercial banking, health savings account administration, and retail financial services. The company leverages a broad product suite and a multi-segment approach to drive stable revenue streams, and maintain competitive positioning within the U.S. regional banking sector. Its emphasis on both traditional banking and specialized HSA offerings enables access to a wide range of customer segments and recurring fee income opportunities.
Foolish TakeInvestment management firm Compass Wealth Management's decision to buy Webster Financial stock is noteworthy because it not only initiated a stake in the bank, but it was a big one. Webster went from not being part of the fund to rocketing to the top holding.
This move suggests Compass Wealth has a bullish outlook on the financial institution. It's understandable to see why. In Webster's third quarter, revenue reached $732.6 million, up from $647.6 million in 2024.
Moreover, Webster's Q3 diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.54 was an improvement over the prior year's $1.10. The bank has delivered this kind of growth in revenue and EPS throughout 2025, and it could have attracted Compass Wealth's investment.
With Webster's EPS growth, its stock sports a reasonable price-to-earnings ratio of about 11, which may have also contributed to Compass Wealth Management's big stake in the bank.
Considering Webster Financial's strong sales growth, rising EPS, and reasonable valuation, these factors suggest the bank is a good investment to buy and hold for the long term.
Glossary13F reportable assets: Assets disclosed by institutional investment managers in quarterly Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings, showing holdings in U.S.-listed securities.
Assets under management (AUM): The total market value of investments managed on behalf of clients by a fund or firm.
Position: The amount of a particular security or investment held by an individual or institutional investor.
Stake: The ownership interest or share an investor holds in a company or fund.
Dividend yield: Annual dividend payments divided by the share price, expressed as a percentage.
Forward price-to-earnings ratio: A valuation metric comparing a company's current share price to its expected future earnings per share.
Trailing twelve-month (TTM): The 12-month period ending with the most recent quarterly report.
Commercial banking: Banking services provided to businesses, including loans, deposit accounts, and cash management solutions.
Health savings account (HSA): Tax-advantaged savings accounts for medical expenses, typically paired with high-deductible health insurance plans.
Fee income: Revenue generated from non-interest sources, such as account fees, service charges, or advisory fees.
Multi-segment approach: A business strategy targeting multiple customer groups or markets to diversify revenue sources.
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ROSEN, LEADING INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Avantor, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action - AVTR
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of common stock of Avantor, Inc. (NYSE: AVTR) between March 5, 2024 and October 28, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”). A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than December 29, 2025.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Avantor common stock during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Avantor class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=47303 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than December 29, 2025. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company at the time. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs’ Bar. Many of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants misrepresented and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Avantor’s competitive positioning was weaker than defendants had publicly represented; (2) Avantor was experiencing negative effects from increased competition; and (3) as a result, defendants’ representations about Avantor’s business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
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This stock isn't bulletproof. But it should be a big winner over the coming years.
I don't like the term "growth stock" all that much. Investors want their money to grow in some shape, form, or fashion with every stock they buy. However, I understand that textbook growth stocks generate market-beating growth that not every stock will deliver.
And I do have several favorite stocks that fit that description. My top growth stock to buy in November is one that I've owned for several years and believe will handily outperform the market over the long term.
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Growth times three
Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX +1.36%) has three great ways to grow. I'll start with the big biotech company's most slam-dunk growth driver -- its cystic fibrosis (CF) franchise.
Although Vertex has five approved CF therapies, Kaftrio/Trikafta is the clear star. This drug generated 86% of the company's total revenue in the second quarter of 2025. But Kaftrio/Trikafta's sales rose by only 4% year over year in Q2. How can CF be Vertex's easiest path to growth?
In December 2024, Vertex won U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for its newest CF therapy, Alyftrek. The company expects that Alyftrek will cannibalize most of the sales for Kaftrio/Trikafta because of its efficacy and convenient once-daily dosing. Granted, this new drug is unlikely to increase Vertex's CF revenue significantly. However, Alyftrek has a much lower royalty burden than Vertex's other CF therapies, so it will boost profits.
The second Vertex that should grow is its product lineup beyond CF, which features two products. Casgevy is the first approved CRISPR gene editing therapy. It treats two rare blood disorders, sickle cell disease and transfusion-dependent beta-thalassemia. I'm even more bullish about Journavx, a non-opioid that's safe and effective at relieving acute pain. I view Journavx as a no-brainer blockbuster drug for Vertex.
Vertex's third growth path could easily eclipse the first two, if all goes well. I'm referring to the company's promising pipeline. Vertex expects to file for global regulatory approvals of zimislecel next year as a one-time functional cure for severe Type 1 diabetes. The patient population for the islet cell therapy's initial target indication is around 60,000. The biotech leader also hopes to file for FDA accelerated approval in the first half of 2026 for povetacicept in treating IgA nephropathy. This kidney disease affects 300,000 people in the U.S. and Europe.
That's not all. Vertex is evaluating inaxaplin in a phase 3 clinical study targeting APOL1-mediated kidney disease, which has a patient population of around 250,000. It also has late-stage studies either on the way or beginning soon that seek to pursue additional approvals for Journavx in treating diabetic peripheral neuropathy (with a patient population of over 2 million) and povetacicept in treating primary membranous nephropathy (which affects 250,000 patients).
In sum, Vertex's programs in pivotal clinical testing target indications that affect a combined total of over 2.75 million patients. To put that into perspective, an estimated 109,000 people worldwide have CF.
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Two comforting factors
There are two factors related to Vertex that give me great comfort. The first is that the company's business shouldn't be impacted by an economic pullback. Vertex enjoys a monopoly in treating the underlying cause of CF. Physicians won't stop prescribing Kaftrio/Trikafta and Alyftrek because the economy stumbles. They won't stop prescribing Vertex's other approved products, either. What about tariffs? They should have minimal effect on the company as well.
The second thing about Vertex that gives me a warm-and-fuzzy feeling is that I know it won't be waylaid by a patent cliff anytime soon. Sure, key patents for CF therapies Kalydeco and Symdeko/Symkevi expire in 2027. But remember: Vertex's biggest CF moneymaker, by far, is Kaftrio/Trikafta. Its patents don't expire until 2037. Alyftrek's patents expire in 2039, while Journavx's patents expire in 2040.
One major risk for Vertex
However, Vertex faces one major risk that all drugmakers face. It's possible that the company's pipeline candidates could flop in clinical testing or seem to succeed yet still fail to secure regulatory approvals.
I'm not too worried about this risk, though. Vertex's track record with late-stage programs is pretty good. Also, the company has so many promising candidates that it could weather a setback or two.
Is Vertex Pharmaceuticals bulletproof? I wouldn't go that far. But this growth stock should be a big winner over the next several years with just a little good luck.
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Alvotech Provides Update on the Status of U.S. Biologics License Application for AVT05
REYKJAVIK, Iceland, Nov. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alvotech (NASDAQ: ALVO), a global biotech company specializing in the development and manufacture of biosimilar medicines for patients worldwide, announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a complete response letter (CRL) for Alvotech's Biologics License Application (BLA) for AVT05, in a prefilled syringe and autoinjector presentations, a biosimilar candidate to Simponi® (golimumab).
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Elon Musk Teases X Chat, an Encrypted Messenger Inspired by Bitcoin
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has revealed plans for a new encrypted messaging app called “X Chat”, which he says will prioritize user privacy and eliminate the advertising-driven data collection model used by competitors like WhatsApp. The app, currently under testing, is expected to roll out within the next few months.
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Dogecoin Faces Critical Test as Long-Term Holders Exit and Technical Signals Turn Bearish
Dogecoin faces mounting pressure as long-term holders sell and technical indicators turn bearish. Key support at $0.17 is at risk with potential decline to $0.14.
Jacob Gibson2 min read
2 November 2025, 08:19 PM
Dogecoin is experiencing considerable pressure, with November being a particularly challenging month for the popular meme cryptocurrency. The token is currently trading near $0.18, having dropped 27% from its monthly high, although it briefly recovered by 1.2%. The market information suggests a fundamental shift in the behavior of holders, which is likely to drive prices downward.
Long-Term Wallets Reverse CourseThe on-chain indicators suggest a significant shift in the sentiment of experienced DOGE holders. The Hodler Net Position Change indicator registered a significant shift on October 31, as it changed its course of action by recording a negative figure of an 8.2 million DOGE inflow and a 22 million DOGE outflow in one day. This 36% behavioral turnaround is the largest in recent weeks, as depicted by Glassnode.
Source: Glassnode
These long-term wallets have traditionally been stable when the market is unstable. Their selling behavior currently indicates a lack of confidence in short-term price movements. The fact that liquidating positions is initiated by holders who have shown patience before is usually an indicator of worsening market conditions. The ongoing exudations cause more selling pressure, which might be unable to be accommodated by current support levels.
Cost basis analysis suggests that the range between $0.177 and $0.179 is the main line of defense that DOGE has. The 3.78 billion tokens that last changed hands within this zone constitute the strongest accumulation area of tokens in the short term. This level has resisted pullbacks since the beginning of October.
Source: Glassnode
This buffer is, however, undermined by the rising mass of tokens being transferred by long-term holders. The support may break down in case the selling becomes more intense. Below $0.17, there is little buying interest until a range of $ 0.14, which creates a void in buying power that may trigger an accelerating downward trend.
Death Cross Formation Confirms Bearish StructureTechnical signals indicate a greater weight on the downside. The current downtrend was started by the 50-day exponential moving average crossing the 200-day EMA towards the end of October. The 100-day EMA is approaching a bearish crossover with the 200-day EMA, marking a second death cross that was previously formed.
Source: TradingView
This trend typically leads to prolonged downturns and represents long-term vulnerability across various periods. The consecutive death crosses formed enhance the argument of further selling pressure. The bearish technical structure is likely to persist unless it is accompanied by significant buying volume.
DOGE is already resisting at the near-term levels of $0.20 and $0.21. The token has not been able to break above $0.21 since mid-October, and significant demand would be required. The downside risk is high until buyers exert control that is above these levels.
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Ethereum Dominates Solana and Polygon as On-Chain Apps in User Assets Hits $370 Billion
Ethereum has reaffirmed its dominance in the blockchain ecosystem, with on-chain applications built on its network now holding a staggering $370 billion in user assets. That figure gives it a $290 billion lead over the next-largest ecosystem.
According to data shared by Everstake, this milestone underscores Ethereum’s enduring position as the central hub for decentralized applications, despite growing competition from Solana, Polygon, and other emerging blockchain networks.
Ethereum’s influence extends deeply across nearly every vertical in the cryptocurrency economy. Analyst Leon Waidmann notes that Ethereum and its Layer-2 solutions, led by Base, have become the top destination for developers in 2025.
The chain continues to attract the largest share of new open-source contributors and startup teams, reinforcing its reputation as the “builder’s blockchain.” While projects are emerging across multiple networks, Ethereum is still the center of gravity for crypto developers.
Moreover, Ethereum’s dominance extends into the real-world asset (RWA) tokenization sector, where it commands over 55% of the entire market, representing $12.2 billion of the total $21.9 billion tokenized value.
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In other news, Japan recently launched JPYC, a yen-backed stablecoin built on Ethereum. This is a major step for Ethereum in Asia’s $7 trillion foreign exchange market and could be part of the global stablecoin race.
Analysts predict that while USD-backed stablecoins could reach $4.7 trillion by 2030, the inclusion of other national stablecoins could push that figure to over $25 trillion.
As of press time, Ethereum trades at $3851, down 5.30% over the past week despite a minor 1.12% dip in the last 24 hours. With the global crypto market hovering at $3.7 trillion and a neutral Fear & Greed Index of 42, Ethereum’s consolidation phase shows both resilience and potential for a breakout.
Technical indicators suggest support near $3,737 and resistance at $4,449, with a sustained break above the 200-day EMA likely to confirm the next bullish leg for the world’s leading smart contract platform.
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Bitcoin Eyes Liquidity Race As Fed Injects $29 Billion While China Floods Markets
Fed injects $29 billion via record repo as Treasury stress rises.China’s record liquidity boost fuels global stimulus momentum.Bitcoin traders eye renewed upside as liquidity expands worldwide.The Federal Reserve (Fed) injected $29.4 billion into the US banking system through overnight repo operations on Friday, the largest single-day move since the dot-com era. At the same time, China’s central bank deployed a record cash infusion to reinforce its domestic banking sector.
These coordinated liquidity moves signal a turning point for global risk assets, especially Bitcoin (BTC). Traders are closely monitoring how central banks act to stabilize markets ahead of 2026.
Fed’s Liquidity Move Highlights Market TensionThe Fed’s unusually large overnight repo operation followed sharp Treasury sell-offs and reflected growing stress in short-term credit markets.
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Overnight repos enable institutions to exchange securities for cash, providing immediate liquidity in times of tight market conditions. The October 31 injection set a multi-decade record, even compared to the dot-com bubble era.
Many analysts interpret this move as a clear response to stress in Treasury markets. When bond yields rise and funding becomes more expensive, the Fed often steps in to limit systemic risks.
These interventions also expand the money supply, a factor that often correlates with rallies in risk assets such as Bitcoin.
Meanwhile, Fed Governor Christopher Waller recently called for an interest rate cut in December, indicating a potential shift toward more accommodative policy.
This contrasts with earlier hawkish remarks from Fed Chair Jerome Powell, whose caution has fueled market uncertainty. Polymarket data now puts the odds for a third 2025 rate cut at 65%, down from 90%, showing shifting expectations for monetary policy.
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If the Fed fails to meet these expectations, markets could face a sharp downturn. Investors have already priced in easier policy, and any reversal might cause capital to exit riskier assets.
The difficult balance between liquidity injections and rate policy highlights the Fed’s challenge as it manages inflation and financial stability.
China’s Record Cash Infusion Boosts Global LiquidityMeanwhile, China’s central bank also executed a record cash injection into domestic banks, aiming to support economic growth amid softening demand. The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) increased liquidity in a bid to keep lending active and prevent credit tightening. This action comes as Beijing addresses deflation and a weakened property sector.
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The size of the PBOC’s move is comparable to its responses during past crises. By supplying extra funds, the central bank wants to lower borrowing costs and stimulate credit growth.
Such stimulus also expands global money supply and could contribute to asset inflation in stocks and cryptocurrencies.
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Historically, simultaneous liquidity boosts by the Fed and PBOC have preceded major Bitcoin rallies. The 2020-2021 bull run happened alongside aggressive monetary easing after the COVID-19 outbreak.
Crypto traders now watch for a similar trend, as increased liquidity can lead investors to seek alternative assets that hedge against currency devaluation.
China’s liquidity has shown a stronger correlation with Bitcoin’s price than that of the U.S.
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Macro analysts describe the situation as a “liquidity tug-of-war” between Washington and Beijing. The Fed is balancing inflation and financial stability, while the PBOC seeks to promote growth without fueling further debt. The outcome will influence risk appetite and set the tone for asset performance in 2025.
Bitcoin’s Macro Outlook Depends on Ongoing LiquidityBitcoin’s price has remained steady in recent weeks, staying within a narrow band as traders weigh the impact of central bank actions.
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Bitcoin (BTC) Price Performance. Source: TradingViewThe pioneer crypto shows signs of consolidation, with Coinglass data indicating open interest dropped from above 100,000 contracts in October to near 90,000 in early November. This decrease signals caution among derivatives traders.
Despite subdued activity, the environment could become positive for Bitcoin if global liquidity continues to grow. Lower inflation in the US, paired with an expanding money supply, favors risk-taking.
Many institutional investors now consider Bitcoin a store of value, especially when monetary expansion puts pressure on the purchasing power of traditional currencies.
However, Bitcoin’s rally may depend on the decisions of central banks. If the Fed reduces liquidity too soon through scaled-back repo operations or unexpected rate hikes, any positive momentum could quickly vanish.
Likewise, if China’s stimulus fails to revive its economy, global risk sentiment may weaken, impacting speculative assets.
The next several weeks will show whether central banks maintain liquidity support or prioritize inflation control. For Bitcoin, the outcome could decide if 2026 brings another strong bull run or just continued consolidation.
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Shiba Inu's Shibarium Goes Dark for Two Weeks – Here's What Users Need to Know
The Shiba Inu development team has implemented a substantial security upgrade for the Shibarium network. The enhancement focuses on strengthening decentralization and removing vulnerabilities that could compromise the blockchain's integrity. This move comes as the network works to restore confidence following a security incident that threatened its operations.
Network Infrastructure Overhaul BeginsShibarium's legacy public RPC endpoint will be deactivated over the next two weeks. The Remote Procedure Call serves as the essential link between user wallets, decentralized applications, and the blockchain. Without functional RPC endpoints, users cannot execute transactions, interact with smart contracts, or view their account balances.
The engineering team behind Shibarium explained that the temporary shutdown addresses concerns about centralization. Too many users and applications rely on a limited number of public nodes. This concentration creates potential points of failure that attackers could exploit.
The decision represents a strategic shift toward building a more distributed infrastructure. The development team emphasized that the move aims to strengthen the network rather than limit user access. By encouraging the adoption of multiple RPC providers, the blockchain can better withstand targeted attacks and technical failures.
Response to September Security BreachThe upgrade follows a critical incident in September when network operators paused Shibarium to prevent data corruption. An attacker compromised a validator key and leveraged a temporary delegation of 4.6 million BONE tokens. The malicious actor attempted to gain control over the network consensus.
Developers clarified that the breach did not expose fundamental flaws in the core protocol of Shibarium. The vulnerability stemmed from external access to validator credentials rather than code-level weaknesses. The team responded by implementing multiple security layers.
New protective measures include a validator blacklisting system that can quickly isolate compromised nodes. The Plasma Bridge now requires a seven-day withdrawal delay, giving the team time to detect and respond to suspicious activity. These changes aim to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Network operations resumed shortly after the security patches were deployed. The BONE token bridging functionality returned to normal, allowing users to move assets between chains. The response demonstrated the team's ability to address threats without extended downtime.
Network Activity Remains RobustShibarium continues to show strong usage metrics despite recent security challenges. The blockchain hosts over 30,000 deployed smart contracts across various applications. More than 272 million wallet addresses have interacted with the network since its launch.
Transaction volume has reached 1.54 billion, indicating sustained user engagement. Recent activity shows approximately 8,400 transactions processed within a 24-hour period. Around 300,000 active users contributed to this volume.
The BONE governance token maintains healthy on-chain activity. Users have completed over 4.69 million token transfers to date. This metric reflects ongoing participation in the network's ecosystem and governance processes.
Traditional finance institutions are beginning to take notice of Shiba Inu assets. As detailed in our last news piece, T. Rowe Price recently filed documentation with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a potential spot Shiba Inu exchange-traded fund. If approved, this would mark the first U.S.-based ETF focused on the token.
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Pi Coin Price Bounce Isn't Over Yet? Two Bullish Charts Show Why
Between October 30 and November 1, Pi Coin formed a higher low while RSI made a lower low — a hidden bullish divergence that signals the ongoing rebound could extend.The 50-period EMA is approaching a cross above the 200-period EMA, a setup known as a golden crossover that often confirms growing bullish momentum.The Money Flow Index (MFI) remains above 56, showing steady inflows and dip buying from retail traders. As long as MFI stays above this mark, Pi Coin’s bounce remains intact.The Pi Coin price rebound is surprising many traders. Over the past week, it’s up 17.3%, trimming monthly losses to just 5.4%. Even the last 24 hours have seen mild gains of around 0.6%.
The broader setup now hints at a continuation of this recovery. Let’s look at what the charts reveal and why the bounce might still have some room to run.
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Daily and 4-Hour Charts Show Momentum BuildingThe first sign of strength comes from the daily chart. Between October 30 and November 1, PI price made a higher low while the Relative Strength Index (RSI) — which measures buying versus selling strength on a scale of 0 to 100 — made a lower low. This mismatch, called a hidden bullish divergence, often signals that sellers are losing control and the near-term uptrend (the weekly one) might continue.
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This daily RSI pattern aligns with what’s happening on the shorter 4-hour chart. The 50-period Exponential Moving Average (EMA), which tracks the average price weighted toward recent candles, is nearing a crossover above the 200-period EMA.
4-our Chart Teases A Bullish Crossover: TradingViewTraders refer to this setup as a “golden crossover,” which typically indicates growing bullish momentum. If this crossover happens, it could strengthen the case for a continued Pi Coin price recovery in the short term.
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Retail Money Keeps FlowingOne reason the Pi Coin price hasn’t lost steam yet is continued activity from retail traders. The Money Flow Index (MFI) — which tracks both price and trading volume to measure buying and selling pressure — has been forming higher highs since October 24.
Pi Coin Retail Still Active: TradingViewAlthough MFI dipped slightly after October 29, it has since rebounded, indicating renewed inflows. It currently holds around 58, above the neutral 50 line. As long as it stays above 56.45 and doesn’t make a lower low, it suggests traders are still buying dips, helping the Pi Coin price sustain its bounce.
Key Levels To Watch For Pi Coin PriceOn the Pi Network price chart, the first major resistance sits at $0.255. A clean daily close above that could push Pi toward $0.270, marking an 8.4% move from current levels. If that range breaks, the next target becomes $0.293, followed by $0.340 and $0.376 as extended upside levels.
On the downside, $0.21 serves as the first major level of support. Below that, $0.194 remains a strong floor for now. However, if $0.194 fails to hold, it would invalidate the current bullish setup and expose Pi Coin to a deeper correction toward $0.153.
Pi Coin Price Analysis: TradingViewFor now, momentum indicators and retail activity hint that Pi Coin’s bounce still has some life — but sustaining it depends on holding above $0.243 and breaking through $0.255 in the coming days.
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Ripple (XRP) vs. Solana (SOL): Exec calls for facts-only debate on blockchain activity
Cardano’s co-founder, Charles Hoskinson, has described the upcoming integration of x402 as “very big for Cardano,” marking one of the network’s most promising technological shifts in years.
Hoskinson’s comment came after a major announcement revealing the first x402 proof-of-concept memecoin mint on the Masumi network. This milestone demonstrates how the new payment standard could change blockchain automation and AI-driven transactions.
x402 is developed around the HTTP 402 “Payment Required” status code. It allows users to pay for resources via API calls without needing registration, OAuth, or complex authentication steps.
The project was initially developed by Coinbase and integrated into Google’s Agent-Payment Protocol (AP2) to enable seamless, verifiable payments between AI agents and services, thereby automating on-chain transactions in real-time.
For Cardano, this means the blockchain could evolve into a financial backbone for the AI agent economy, facilitating trustless microtransactions at scale.
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The proof-of-concept demo walks users through the payment process. When a visitor interacts with the demo page, it triggers a “402: Payment Required” message. Users can then connect their wallets, construct the payment, and once it’s confirmed on-chain, gain access to the previously locked resources, in this case, minting memecoins.
While the demo itself is not a real token launch, it offers a glimpse into how future dApps might use x402 for automated access payments.
According to developer Patrick Tobler, the team is now drafting the x402 standard for both Cardano and Masumi to integrate it directly with Masumi smart contracts.
This approach goes beyond address-to-address transfers to creating a more powerful and flexible payment infrastructure.
Industry analysts see x402’s arrival as a major catalyst for Cardano’s ecosystem. Reports indicate that the protocol has already processed nearly 500,000 transactions within a week and is being adopted by tech leaders such as Google, AWS, and Visa.
Analysts are also eyeing a bullish trend for ADA, with projections suggesting a potential climb to $1.20 by early 2026 if momentum holds.
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VC Warns Bitcoin Could See 70% Drop in Next Downturn, Despite $1M Long-Term Target
Bitcoin's signature four-year market cycle of dramatic surges followed by steep corrections may not be over yet, according to Vineet Budki, CEO of venture capital firm Sigma Capital. Speaking at the Global Blockchain Congress 2025 in Dubai, Budki said he expects a major market retracement of up to 70% within the next two years — a typical pattern seen throughout Bitcoin's history.
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Coinbase in Late Stage Talks on $2 Billion BVNK Deal
Coinbase is reportedly closer to acquiring stablecoin infrastructure startup BVNK.
The cryptocurrency exchange is in late-stage discussions on the approximately $2 billion purchase, Bloomberg news reported Friday (Oct. 31), citing sources familiar with the matter.
The company’s venture capital arm, Coinbase Ventures, is an investor in BVNK, the report added. One of the sources told Bloomberg that Coinbase expects to finalize the deal either later this year or early in 2026.
Coinbase issued a statement to Bloomberg saying that the company does not “comment on rumors or speculation.”
“Driven by our mission to expand economic freedom globally, we actively explore various opportunities — whether through building, acquiring, partnering, or investing — to advance our mission,” the statement added.
PYMNTS has contacted BVNK for comment but has not yet gotten a reply.
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The Bloomberg report noted that, if completed, the acquisition would be the latest in several stablecoin-related deals since the U.S. passed the GENIUS Act in July. Credit card issuers and banks alike are experimenting with blockchain-based assets as a way to streamline payments.
As PYMNTS wrote last week, Coinbase is expecting the GENIUS Act to help fuel further growth in adoption of its USDC stablecoin, as the legislation helps open new institutional payment channels. On an international scale, Coinbase continues to add distribution routes in Brazil and India, eyeing markets with burgeoning digital-payments infrastructure.
“Together, these initiatives mark Coinbase’s most tangible move into payments — a segment long seen as crypto’s next frontier but historically hampered by volatility and regulation. The firm’s bet is that regulated stablecoins like USDC will bridge that gap,” that report said.
The company had just reported $1.9 billion in total revenue for the third quarter 2025, a 25% increase over the prior period.
The Bloomberg report follows a story in mid-October by Fortune that both Coinbase and Mastercard were in contention to acquire BVNK, with Coinbase leading the bidding process. The magazine later reported that Coinbase holds exclusivity with BVNK for takeover talks in the wake of that bidding process, citing unnamed sources.
BVNK has also attracted investments from the likes of Visa, Tiger Global, and as reported here last month, Citi Ventures.
“Stablecoins are seeing increased interest in use for settlement of on-chain and crypto asset transactions,” said Arvind Purushotham, head of Citi Ventures. “We were impressed by BVNK’s enterprise-grade infrastructure, and their proven track record.”
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Dash soars 49% in a day – Privacy coin mania captures the market
Key Takeaways
Why are Dash prices surging?
Its privacy token reputation could be causing a boost in demand as ZCash zoomed past multi-year resistance levels, leading to buyers looking for alternatives that might rally too.
What next for DASH?
Now is not the time to buy or go long – traders can wait for a pullback toward $70-$78, which they might or might not get. Investors can continue to HODL.
Dash [DASH] has rallied 49.7% in the past 24 hours, bursting past the $77.9 resistance level from early 2023. This came alongside a ZCash [ZEC] rally to a high of $449.8, a level it has not seen since 2018.
The strong trading volume over the past five weeks, combined with the demand for privacy coins, has not yet stalled. While Dash might be overextended in the short-term, it still remains firmly bullish.
It is highly unlikely that the privacy narrative loses steam quickly, with ZEC and DASH token prices at multi-year highs. This was a sign of firm bullish conviction.
Plotting the next Dash move
Source: DASH/USDT on TradingView
The 1-week chart showed DASH surging past the January 2023 high at $77.9. The $70 zone has been an important resistance in the past, as December 2024 showed. The price has zoomed past this level.
A weekly session close above $77.9 would be a firm sign of bullish strength. A drop below this resistance would signal doubt, and might even be the beginning of a bearish reversal.
The OBV made new highs, reflecting high buying pressure. To the north, the next resistance level was the swing high at $138.8. A drop toward $70 next week could offer a buying opportunity.
Source: DASH/USDT on TradingView
The RSI on the 4-hour chart showed extreme overbought conditions. It too noted strong buying pressure in recent days. The notable demand zones were at $60 and $72-78.
Instead of looking to buy DASH now, traders can wait for a pullback to these areas. However, they should be aware that such a pullback is not guaranteed.
The rising Open Interest and spot CVD showed increasing demand in both the spot and derivatives market. It was accompanied by traders trying to catch the top and enter short positions. This was evidenced by the falling Long/Short Accounts Ratio.
At the time of writing, CoinGlass data showed $3.38 million worth of short positions were liquidated in the past 24 hours. It overshadowed the $1.6 million long liquidations.
It showed the risks of trying to counter-trade the prevalent trend and narrative. Overall, traders can wait for a pullback. Long-term investors need not do anything but HODL.
Disclaimer: The information presented does not constitute financial, investment, trading, or other types of advice and is solely the writer’s opinion
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Bitcoin Long-Term Holders Show Signs Of Selling — Is A Reversal Imminent?
Recent on-chain data shows that a relevant class of Bitcoin investors known as long-term holders has continued to move out of their market positions.
LTHs Actively Switching To Distribution
In a November 1st post on social media platform X, popular on-chain analyst Burak Kesmeci shared an insight into the prevalent structural bias among Bitcoin’s long-term holders. Kesmeci’s analysis hinges on the Long-Term Holder Net Position Change metric, which tracks the net buying or selling behavior of Bitcoin’s long-term investors over a period of 30 days.
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A positive reading is usually interpreted as a sign that the LTHs are in a net accumulation phase, as there are more market participants within this investor class buying Bitcoin than those who are selling. On the flipside, when the Long-Term Holder Net Position Change metric is negative, it means that the LTHs are in a distribution phase.
Kesmeci explained in his post that there has been an increasing amount of momentum towards the sell side of the metric. In the highlighted chart, around 400,000 BTC appears to have been sold off in the past 30 days. Interestingly, the LTHs don’t seem to be easing off on their sales — a behavior which stands equally as a source of concern.
Source: @burak_kesmeci on X
In a case where Bitcoin’s long-term investors do desist from selling their holdings, Bitcoin could put in a local price bottom, as this typically indicates renewed interest and ‘smart money’ positioning for the next cycle. However, if this distribution momentum continues to grow, the premier cryptocurrency could continue towards the downside, as its long-term holders continue to inject more bearish pressure.
LTH 2.2% Supply Drop Relatively Modest — Analyst
In another X post, crypto pundit Darkfost shed light on the implications of Bitcoin’s LTH behavior shift. According to the analyst, the 2.2% “modest reduction” of Bitcoin LTH supply in October is not much to worry about, especially when compared to the levels seen in 2024.
As of March 2024, Bitcoin’s LTH supply dropped by approximately 5.05%. In December, there was an even higher decline of about 5.2%. Darkfost implied that the present distribution the market is seeing could therefore be a result of early profit taking, where the market could soon see a rebound of the Bitcoin price.
Nonetheless, the long-term holder net position’s trend is one that should be monitored, as a move back towards neutral readings could signal the start of an accumulation phase and subsequent price reversal to the upside.
As of this writing, BTC is valued at approximately $110,750, with no significant movement in the past 24 hours.
The price of BTC on the daily timeframe | Source: BTCUSDT chart on TradingView
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Bitcoin Market Strength Could Be More Than It Appears, Research Shows
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Over the past two weeks, the world’s leading cryptocurrency has struggled to break definitively above the $116,000 price mark while also testing the $106,000 support. As Bitcoin consolidates around $110,000, the latest on-chain analysis suggests an exciting outlook despite the recent price struggles.
Why Bitcoin Price Might Soon See Expansion
In a QuickTake post on the CryptoQuant platform, XWIN Research Japan, a crypto research institution, explores the possibility of a price reversal in the Bitcoin market, saying the current consolidation might be representative of asset-building momentum. The institution’s optimistic conjecture relies on readings obtained from three important on-chain metrics.
Firstly, XWIN Research Japan highlights that there has been a sharp drop in Open Interest across futures exchanges since its peak established in September. For context, the open interest is the total number of outstanding futures or options contracts that have not been settled or closed.
A sharp decline in open interest is usually indicative of events referred to as “leverage wipeouts,” where speculative positions are forced out of the market. Historically, a simultaneous decline in open interest alongside the cryptocurrency’s price has often led to market resets, which typically precede sustainable price rallies as a result of growing spot demand.
Source: CryptoQuant
Furthermore, the education and research institution references the Spent Output Profit Ratio (SOPR) metric, which tracks whether investors are predominantly selling at a profit or loss. The SOPR has reportedly found stability around 1.0, meaning that the majority of Bitcoin traders are trading around their cost basis. By extension, this points out that traders are neither in significant profits nor deep in losses.
According to XWIN Research, this is a good sign that points to the end of the previous capitulation phase, and reflects the absorption of short-term holder supply by long-term holder demand.
As all of these unfold underneath the surface, XWIN Research also postulates that liquidity might also be accumulating for the benefit of the flagship cryptocurrency. As reported by the institution, the total amount of the stablecoin ERC-20 in supply has reached an all-time high of approximately $158.8 billion. The crypto research institution speculates that if the market sentiment sees an improvement, as much as $158 billion in ERC-20 might be waiting on the sidelines to contribute upward pressure to Bitcoin’s price.
Bitcoin Price Overview
At the time of writing, Bitcoin is worth about $109,918, with data from CoinMarketCap revealing a slight growth of 0.22% over the past day.
BTC trading at $110,792 on the daily chart | Source: BTCUSDT chart on Tradingview.com
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Cryptoquant Report Shows US Bitcoin and Ethereum Appetite Taking a Breather
According to researchers at Cryptoquant, demand for bitcoin and ethereum in the U.S. has cooled significantly across spot and derivatives markets after the September rally. Cryptoquant: Coinbase Premium Drop Signals Fading U.S. Buying Pressure A new Cryptoquant report shows that U.S.
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Michael Saylor Eyes $150,000 Bitcoin Price By End Of 2025, Targets $1 Million In 2029
As bulls scan the horizon for signs of Bitcoin price direction, Strategy founder Michael Saylor has predicted that the asset will end the year on a high note. Saylor forecasted that Bitcoin would clinch $1 million before the end of the decade, before surging to $20 million per BTC in the future.
Saylor Predicts $150K End-of-Year Price For BTC
Michael Saylor has stoked the enthusiasm of Bitcoin bulls with a glowing end-of-year prediction for the leading cryptocurrency. In a recent interview, Saylor projected that Bitcoin will trade at $150,000 by the end of 2025, braving recent macroeconomic headwinds and market sentiment.
According to Saylor, his prediction aligns with the forecasts of equity analysts at Strategy and the broader cryptocurrency market. He theorizes that falling volatility, as Bitcoin becomes more structured with new hedging mechanisms, will provide a base for BTC to reach new all-time highs before the end of the year.
“Our expectation right now is end of the year, it should be about $150,000,” said Saylor. “That’s the consensus of the equity analysts who cover our company and the Bitcoin industry.”
Saylor’s prediction comes amid fears of a long-term bear market for Bitcoin, with the premier cryptocurrency infamously slumping from its peak of $69,000 to trade at $110,000. Nakamoto CEO David Bailey predicted that BTC would finish the year at $145,000, despite fears of an extended bear market.
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The Strategy founder added that BTC to $1 million is still in play for investors, noting that it will take the asset between four and eight years to reach the milestone. For his long-term estimates, Saylor disclosed that Bitcoin will eventually reach a peak of $20 million per coin within 20 years, growing at an average annual rate of 30%.
Several experts, including Samson Mow and Arthur Hayes, have predicted that Bitcoin will trade at $1 million by the end of the decade. Proponents of a seven-figure BTC price are pointing to the end of the four-year cycle as evidence of an incoming higher valuation.
Saylor has backed his conviction for Bitcoin’s long-term growth with steady asset purchases since 2020. At the start of the week, Strategy expanded its holdings to 640,808 BTC by adding 390 BTC to its haul for $43.4 million.
According to CoinMarketCap data, Bitcoin is trading at $110K after shedding nearly 3% over the last 24 hours. Daily transaction volumes have also tumbled by 5% to settle at $61 billion, with recent rate cuts failing to jolt prices.
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Expert Warns XRP Investors of “ Extremely Mediocre” Growth Next to Solana's 100x Activity Surge
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Solana Foundation manager Vibhu cautioned XRP investors about the token’s slower growth compared to Solana’s. This comes amid calls for a debate between the two networks.
Expert Says Solana Is Far Ahead of XRP in Network Growth
In a post on X, Vibhu called attention to what he described as “extremely mediocre” growth on the XRP Ledger (XRPL). The expert highlighted data suggesting the network has failed to keep pace with broader market growth.
According to figures he cited from XRPSCAN, the daily active accounts on the XRP Ledger have remained roughly 25,000 for the past three years. In comparison, Solana is averaging more than 2.5 million daily active users, a 100x gap.
Source: XRPScan
Additionally, XRP processes about 1.5 million transactions per day, while Solana handles around 100 million.
On-chain volume comparisons also show that XRP’s monthly transfer volume stands between $50 billion and $60 billion, while Solana’s stablecoin transactions alone reached nearly $2 trillion in October.
This level of activity has attracted the institutional interest of Wall Street. CoinGape previously reported that Western Union plans to launch a Solana-backed stablecoin. The company aims to roll out the token by 2026.
Vibhu dismissed claims that bots inflate Solana’s metrics. He noted that data from analytics firm Blockworks excludes wash volume.
“Given that both XRPL and Solana have low transaction fees, there’s no reason one would attract bots more than the other,” he argued.
However, the XRPL has made recent technical upgrades. Developers recently introduced the Multi-Purpose Token (MPT) standard. This is designed to simplify the tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs).
XRP Community Divided Over Ledger’s Growth
The Ripple community is growing increasingly divided over the current state of the XRPL. This occurs as discussions concerning its long-term potential and slow network activity heat up.
Some investors have argued that the foundation has become disconnected from its original purpose. They implied that while other blockchain foundations stay focused on a single network, the XRPL is spreading its resources across multiple projects.
However, XRPL Validator Vet argued that the ledger’s greatest strength lies in its ability to diversify.
“The XRPL is one of the last blockchains that truly embodies the ‘be your own bank’ mentality,” Vet explained.
Vet noted that while Solanavand and similar networks have built extensive developer ecosystems, XRPL’s built-in tool makes it inherently ready for business use cases.
Vet further noted that the two blockchains serve different purposes and are at distinct stages of adoption. According to him, Solana’s open developer framework naturally drives high activity levels. XRP, on the other hand, prioritizes reliability and integrated tools at the protocol level.
The renewed discussion comes shortly after Vibhu publicly challenged Ripple executives and the token’s community to a live debate on on-chain data. The foundation manager’s comments prompted recent comparisons between the two blockchains.
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Top 2 Ripple news items that affect XRP price this week
The XRP price has remained under pressure in the past few days as traders eye the upcoming Ripple Swell Conference and the potential XRP ETF approvals.
Summary
The XRP price will be in the spotlight this week as the Swell event happens.
Swell is an important event that brings together top executives in New York.
The other major XRP news will be potential approval of spot ETFs.
Ripple (XRP) token was trading at $2.52 on Nov. 2, down by over 30% from its year-to-date high. On the positive side, this price is about 83% above its lowest point this year.
Ripple Swell Conference
The XRP price remained in a tight range ahead of the upcoming Swell Conference, which will run between Nov. 4 and 5 in New York.
This is an important event that brings in some of the top players in the crypto industry. Top Ripple executives like Brad Garlinghouse, Chris Larsen, Monica Long, and David Schwartz will be some of the top speakers.
Senior executives from companies like Franklin Templeton, Citigroup, Fidelity, BlackRock, JPMorgan, Gemini, Moody’s, CME, and Mastercard will attend the event.
This event may boost the XRP price because of the potential announcements that will be made there. These announcements could be partnerships and integrations with the XRP Ledger or even ETF proposals.
The other major Ripple news that may move its price is the potential XRP ETF approvals. Bitwise, a top asset manager, has already made its final filings with the SEC, raising the potential that it will start trading soon.
Besides, the Bitwise Solana (SOL) has already started trading and has accumulated over $400 million in assets. Other XRP ETFs by companies like Franklin Templeton and Invesco may also start trading soon.
Analysts believe that these ETFs will be successful as XRP is the fourth-biggest token in the industry after Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Tether.
XRP price technical analysis
XRP price chart | Source: crypto.news
The weekly timeframe chart shows that the XRP price has bounced back from a low of $1.3858 in October to its current level of $2.52. It has formed a hammer candlestick pattern, which is a typical bullish reversal pattern.
It also remains above the 100-week Exponential Moving Average. Also, the coin has moved above the strong pivot reverse point of the Murrey Math Lines at $2.34.
Therefore, while the token may experience short-term volatility, it may bounce back. If this happens, the next key level to watch will be the ultimate resistance of the Murrey Math Lines at $3.125, which is about 25% above the current level.
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Nearly 8 Million Shiba Inu Vanish After First SHIB ETF Filing Shakes Market
Nearly 8 million Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) tokens have been incinerated following the inaugural filing of a Shiba Inu ETF, rekindling interest in the popular meme token.
The burn rate of Shiba Inu has seen a dramatic increase of 208% within a span of 24 hours on Saturday, as per the data provided by the SHIB on-chain tracking platform Shibburn.
This has led to a total of 7,943,107 SHIB being permanently eliminated from circulation.
The spike in the burn metric coincided with the submission of the first-ever spot Shiba Inu ETF by a prominent U.S. investment firm that manages over $1.7 trillion in assets.
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This development has not only thrust SHIB back into the spotlight but also positioned it alongside leading crypto assets such as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), XRP, and Solana in SEC filings.
After several days of downturn, SHIB has witnessed a revival in its burn activity, indicating increased demand amid rising optimism within the SHIB ecosystem.
This change in sentiment is mirrored in the Shiba Inu price, which has experienced a slight resurgence, climbing 2.49% over the last day.
Why It Matters: The burning of Shiba Inu tokens is a significant event as it reduces the supply of SHIB, potentially increasing its value. The filing of the first Shiba Inu ETF has also sparked renewed interest in the meme token.
This move by a major U.S. investment firm not only validates the potential of SHIB but also brings it into the mainstream, alongside top crypto assets.
The increased burn activity and the subsequent price rise indicate a positive shift in market sentiment towards SHIB, which could lead to further price appreciation in the future.
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ZKsync Price soared by 45% in the last 24 hours, continuing a sharp upward movement after gaining 90% over the past week. ZK token now trades above $0.062, maintaining momentum within an ascending channel.
While ZK emerges as a top performer today, broader crypto markets remain mixed. Major coins like Bitcoin price, Ethereum, and XRP show slow signs of recovery.
ZKsync Surges After Vitalik Endorses
The latest Atlas update of ZKsync has elicited a lot of attention after being massively recommended by Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin. On November 1, Buterin referred to the upgrade as underrated and valuable, with its ability to handle more than 15,000 transactions per second and a finality of less than a second.
The upgrade was first announced by ZKsync founder Alex Gluchowski, who noted it had an institutional grade of scalability and cross-chain interoperability. Gluchowski has observed how the system was willing to facilitate asset tokenization and the smooth circulation of liquidity on Ethereum-based Layer-2 networks.
Buterin was publicly endorsing the fact that ZKsync was gaining technical superiority in the zero-knowledge (ZK) rollup arena. His comments had caused a new wave of investor confidence and speculative attention in the crypto market. On the social media site X, Buterin commended ZKsync to making significant contributions to the development of the ETH price, although it usually went unnoticed.
ZKsync has been doing a lot of underrated and valuable work in the ethereum ecosystem. Excited to see this come from them! https://t.co/coZKCfsb8h
— vitalik.eth (@VitalikButerin) November 1, 2025
How High Can ZK Price Go In November?
As of the reporting, the ZK price traded around $0.064, reflecting an increase in the last four hours.
The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is at 65, which is indicative of a slightly overbought situation.
The MACD indicator still reflects the bullish strength, whereby the blue signal is still above the orange. This crossover helps the continuation of the positive mood, but traders should observe early signs of divergence
The resistance is immediate on the ZK price, ranging at around $0.065 to $0.068, which is at the top of the rising channel. The price may break out of this zone and head to the next levels of $0.080 emphasized and further on to $0.100, should the momentum hold.
Source: ZK/USD 4-hour chart: Tradingview
On the negative side, the support zone is between $0.060 and $0.058, and past consolidation has taken place. Any decrease below this level may start a short-term reversal to a point of $0.050, and then buyers may make another recovery.
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Whales Open $71 Million ASTER Short After CZ's “Buy and Hold” Reveal
CoinGape has covered the cryptocurrency industry since 2017, aiming to provide informative insights to our readers. Our journal analysts bring years of experience in market analysis and blockchain technology to ensure factual accuracy and balanced reporting. By following our Editorial Policy, our writers verify every source, fact-check each story, rely on reputable sources, and attribute quotes and media correctly. We also follow a rigorous Review Methodology when evaluating exchanges and tools. From emerging blockchain projects and coin launches to industry events and technical developments, we cover all facets of the digital asset space with unwavering commitment to timely, relevant information.
Two major crypto whales have opened a combined $71 million short position against ASTER. They made the moves after Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) revealed that he had personally purchased the token.
Whales Bet $71 Million Against ASTER After CZ’s Revelation
CZ made the announcement on X, writing, “Full disclosure. I just bought some Aster today, using my own money, on Binance. I am not a trader.I buy and hold.” The post reignited attention around ASTER. Recently, the Aster team launched a token buyback program that experts said could trigger a price spike.
Full disclosure. I just bought some Aster today, using my own money, on @Binance.
I am not a trader. I buy and hold. pic.twitter.com/wvmBwaXbKD
— CZ 🔶 BNB (@cz_binance) November 2, 2025
According to Lookonchain, one whale, using the wallet address 0x9eec…1daab, opened a massive $49.17 million short position on Hyperliquid, a decentralized perpetuals exchange. The position, set with 3x leverage, has since grown to 42.97 million ASTER valued at roughly $52.8 million, with a liquidation price of $2.09.
After CZ(@cz_binance) posted about buying $ASTER, trader 0x9eec has been adding more to his $ASTER shorts.
He now holds 42.97M $ASTER($52.8M) in shorts, with a liquidation price of $2.091.https://t.co/KMir3v6Slw pic.twitter.com/7UzWLFtVKK
— Lookonchain (@lookonchain) November 2, 2025
According to Whale Insider, a second whale, identified by a different wallet (0xBADBB…3eE6), soon followed. A trader made a deposit of 3.8 million USDC to open another short of $18.45 million on Hyperliquid. Combined, both whales hold approximately $71.25 million short on ASTER.
ASTER Surges by 27% on Bullish Binance Sentiment
At the time of writing, TradingView data indicates that the token has risen by 27% over 24 hours, coinciding with CZ’s revelation. Earlier, ASTER rallied 1500% after CZ’s endorsement of the project. His endorsement fueled market curiosity and increased whale activity.
ASTER jumped 27% within hours of CZ’s buy reveal, signaling renewed trader enthusiasm.
According to CoinGlass data, it turned out that the derivatives volume increased by 186% and reached $3.04 billion. The open interest in the token also rose 70% to $781.86 million, which confirms more leveraged trading.
ASTER long-to-short ratio on Binance stood at 1.90, indicating bullishness among traders. Top traders even displayed greater confidence. Their account ratio and position ratio stood at 1.83 and 2.08, respectively.
Even though whales were significantly shorting the token on Hyperliquid, Binance traders remained net-long. They are hoping that ASTER would continue increasing in price.
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Robert Kiyosaki Suggests Bitcoin, Ethereum As Safe Havens Ahead Of Anticipated Market Crash: 'Millions Will Be Wiped Out, Protect Yourself'
Robert Kiyosaki has once again advocated for Bitcoin and Ethereum as potential safeguards against an impending significant financial crash.
Kiyosaki foresees a worldwide economic downturn in November. He shared these thoughts on his X account on Sunday.
Kiyosaki cautioned that the crash could obliterate millions of investors, especially those with investments in traditional assets such as stocks or bank savings. He proposed that silver, gold, Bitcoin, and Ethereum could act as defensive investments during the crash.
Kiyosaki has shown support for digital assets in the past. Last October, he questioned the traditional 60/40 investment rule that favors stocks and bonds, advocating for Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) as better long-term alternatives.
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At the time of writing, Bitcoin and Ethereum were trading higher by 0.24% and 1.14%, respectively. Bitcoin was priced at $110,081.79, while Ethereum stands at $3,876.06.
Kiyosaki’s endorsement of Bitcoin and Ethereum as potential safe havens during a financial crash underscores the growing recognition of digital assets as viable investment alternatives.
His critique of the traditional 60/40 investment rule further emphasizes the shifting investment landscape, with digital assets increasingly being viewed as superior long-term alternatives.
This shift in perspective could potentially influence a broader acceptance and adoption of digital currencies, even as traditional markets face uncertainty.
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Binance’s co-founder and former CEO, Changpeng Zhao, continues with his support for the popular decentralized exchange focused on perpetual and spot trading. In his latest post, CZ, who was recently pardoned by US President Donald Trump, said he used his own money to purchase the DEX’s native token.
Full disclosure. I just bought some Aster today, using my own money, on @Binance.
I am not a trader. I buy and hold. pic.twitter.com/wvmBwaXbKD
— CZ 🔶 BNB (@cz_binance) November 2, 2025
He emphasized that he is not a trader but a holder, which suggests that he doesn’t plan to sell the tokens anytime soon, similar to what he has done with BNB.
The screenshot CZ shared shows that he has most likely bought 2,090,598 tokens, valued at over $1.9 million at the time of the purchase. However, his input had a dramatic and immediate effect on ASTER’s price, which skyrocketed instantly to a new two-week high of $1.30.
ASTER/USD. Source: TradingView
Despite losing some ground in the following minutes, the asset still trades above $1.20, which represents a 31% pump since he announced his acquisition.
It’s worth noting that this is not the first public endorsement from CZ. Shortly after the project launched a few months back, he congratulated the team on X and advised them to “keep building.” At the time, the underlying asset’s price soared once again, and whales rushed to purchase it following his comments on X.
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XRP Clocks $2.50 on Nov. 2 as 2025 Gains Cool: Global Traders Eye Year-End Price Path
XRP is changing hands at $2.50 on Sunday, Nov. 2, with a year defined by big percentage wins, brisk debate over December targets, and a market now testing tidy weekend ranges. From YTD Heat to Holiday Hopes: XRP at $2.50 and the $3.50–$6.
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Bitmine Acquires $166 Million Worth of Ethereum During Market Dip
Ethereum (ETH) continues to face market pressure, slipping below the $4,000 mark as traders grapple with uncertainty following October's sharp correction. The drop, triggered by a wave of liquidations and fading momentum, has raised questions about whether the asset can regain its bullish footing.
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Bitcoin 'money vessel' amasses $8B but recovery lacks ETF inflows
Despite an $8 billion rise in realized cap, Bitcoin’s recovery lacks the continued inflows from ETFs and Michael Saylor’s Strategy as the main demand drivers, according to CryptoQuant.
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Bitcoin's onchain inflows are signaling robust demand for the world’s largest cryptocurrency, with both investors and miners ramping up their activity despite the negative market sentiment since the $19 billion crypto crash.
Over the past week, Bitcoin's (BTC) realized cap rose by over $8 billion to surpass $1.1 trillion, as BTC’s realized price rose above $110,000, indicating strong onchain inflows.
Bitcoin’s realized cap measures the dollar value of all coins at their last moved price, revealing the total investment held by Bitcoin holders.
The new inflows are mainly attributed to Bitcoin treasury firms and exchange-traded funds (ETFs), according to Ki Young Ju, the founder and CEO of crypto analytics platform CryptoQuant.
However, Bitcoin's price recovery will remain limited until Bitcoin ETFs and Michael Saylor’s Strategy restart their large-scale acquisitions, wrote Ju in a Sunday X post, adding:
“Demand is now driven mostly by ETFs and MicroStrategy, both slowing buys recently. If these two channels recover, market momentum likely returns.”Source: CryptoQuantMeanwhile, Bitcoin miners are expanding their operations, leading to a rising hashrate, which is a “clear long-term bullish signal” for the continued growth of the “Bitcoin money vessel,” explained Ju.
Multiple large Bitcoin miners have recently expanded their mining fleets, including the Trump family-linked American Bitcoin, which purchased 17,280 application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) for about $314 million, Cointelegraph reported in August.
Source: CryptoQuantBitcoin $140k in November, depending on ETF flows: AnalystsDespite the $8 billion in new inflows, crypto investor sentiment was unable to recover from “fear” territory since the record $19 billion market crash at the beginning of October.
Investor sentiment remained poor despite the White House releasing a comprehensive statement outlining the trade agreement reached between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday.
However, a resurgence in ETF inflows and potential monetary easing announcement from the Federal Reserve may propel Bitcoin’s price to $140,000 in November, analysts from Bitfinex exchange told Cointelegraph, adding:
“Our base case sees Bitcoin rising towards $140,000, with total ETF inflows between $10 and $15 billion not being surprising.”“Catalysts include Fed easing with two cuts in Q4, ETF inflows doubling, and seasonal Q4 strength, while risks remain around tariffs and geopolitics,” added the analysts.
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Gemini, one of the leading US cryptocurrency exchanges, has hinted that next week will have rather notable XRP activity.
The prominent exchange is likely referring to the much-hyped Ripple Swell event, which will take place on Nov. 4-5 in New York.
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The two-day event will focus on stablecoins, the tokenization of real-world assets, institutional adoption, and other hot-button issues within the crypto sector.
The list of notable speakers will include Adena Friedman, chief executive officer at Nasdaq, Maxwell Stein, director of global assets at BlackRock, as well as Patrick Witt, a top US government official focused on digital assets.
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Will this roster of big-name speakers result in an XRP price spike? Unlikely. Even though Ripple Swell events used to trigger significant rallies, this has not been the case over the past several years. Traders no longer believe that the event will be able to deliver blockbuster announcements that would justify bullish bets.
Making amends The Winklevoss twins used to be at loggerheads with the XRP community due to Gemini stubbornly refusing to list the popular altcoin for years. Tyler Winklevoss himself would take aim at "dumb" XRP trolls.
However, they made amends with the XRP army after Ripple emerged victorious in its closely followed legal battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
On top of relisting XRP back in August 2023, the cryptocurrency exchange also introduced an XRP-branded card earlier this year in a collaboration with Ripple. CEO Brad Garlinghouse and CTO David Schwartz took part in promoting the
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Bitcoin price death cross form as BTC ETF outflows jump $607m
Bitcoin’s price rose over the last three days, moving from a low of $106,340 to the current $110,000, as investors bought on the post-Federal Reserve interest rate decision dip.
Summary
Bitcoin price has formed a death cross pattern on the daily chart.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs shed over $600 million in assets last week.
Odds of the Federal Reserve interest rate cuts in December fell to 66%.
Bitcoin price death cross points to a steep crash
The daily timeframe chart shows that Bitcoin (BTC) has slumped in the past few days, moving from a high of $126,172 in September to the current $119,340.
This chart points to more downside in the coming days as it has formed one of the most bearish patterns in technical analysis. It has just formed a risky death cross pattern, as the 50-day and 200-day Weighted Moving Averages crossed.
A death cross is one of the most bearish patterns in technical analysis, as it signals that the short-term momentum is prevailing.
Bitcoin price has also moved below the Supertrend indicator, a sign that it remains under pressure. It is also below the Major S/R pivot point of the Murrey Math Lines indicator.
Most notably, the Average Directional Index and the True Strength Index indicators have pointed downward. These indicators mean the ongoing recovery is not strong enough.
Therefore, the most likely scenario is where the coin resumes the downward trend. A move below the support at $106,342 will signal further downside, potentially to the psychological $100,000 level.
BTC price chart | Source: crypto.news
Spot BTC ETF outflows rise
One potential catalyst for the bearish outlook is that spot Bitcoin ETFs had outflows last week. These funds shed over $607 million in outflows after adding $446 million in inflows a week earlier.
These Bitcoin ETFs have cumulatively attracted over $61 billion in inflows. Their total net assets stand at $147.7 billion, representing 6.77% of the market cap.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded outflows after the Federal Reserve published its interest rate decision. It delivered its second interest rate cut of the year on Wednesday and warned that a December cut was not guaranteed.
As a result, the odds of a December rate cut have dropped from over 90% last week to 66% on Polymarket. Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies do well when the Fed is cutting rates.
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Ripple's Stablecoin RLUSD Nears $900M Market Cap in Under a Year
Less than a year post-launch, RLUSD is nearing $900 million market cap.
Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin is nearing a market capitalization of $900 million, according to the company’s latest October independent attestation report. The figure has more than doubled in just three months, climbing from $400 million in August.
Launched less than a year ago, RLUSD is pegged 1:1 to the US dollar and backed by deposits, short-term US Treasuries, and other cash equivalents, offering stability and security to users.
Ripple’s RLUSD Growth
Over $1.5 million in renewed University Blockchain Research Initiative (UBRI) grants have already been funded entirely in RLUSD. Just last week, Brale, a platform that allows businesses to issue USD-backed stablecoins, integrated with the XRP Ledger (XRPL) to enable settlement in RLUSD.
Shortly thereafter, Ripple also completed the acquisition of prime brokerage firm Hidden Road in a $1.25 billion deal, which will now operate as Ripple Prime. The firm’s clients are reportedly using RLUSD as collateral or holding their balances in the stablecoin. The updates were shared by Jack McDonald, Senior Vice President of Stablecoins at Ripple.
As reported by CryptoPotato, VivoPower International PLC’s electric vehicle subsidiary, Tembo e-LV, began accepting payments in RLUSD in September. The main objective behind the move is to streamline international payments by addressing long settlement times and high costs often associated with traditional wire transfers.
According to Tembo, transactions made with the stablecoin can be completed almost instantly and at a fraction of the cost of conventional methods. The company expects the shift to RLUSD to improve operational efficiency, reduce transaction costs, and expand its treasury options within the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem.
The decision to use RLUSD instead of Ripple’s more established cryptocurrency, XRP, has prompted curiosity among observers. While the company did not clarify its reasoning, the choice likely stems from RLUSD’s price stability, which makes it more suitable for payment and settlement use cases compared to XRP’s volatility.
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RLUSD and XRP Can Coexist
Alexis Sirkia, Captain of the Yellow Network, recently said that he views Ripple’s RLUSD as a complement, and not a rival, to XRP. According to him, the stablecoin acts as a “liquidity amplifier,” which could support XRP’s role rather than competing with it.
Sirkia explained that RLUSD’s integration within the US banking system gives it the compliance and infrastructure needed to function as a reliable settlement layer for institutions. As RLUSD activity grows, so does the demand for XRP as a bridge asset within the XRP Ledger (XRPL) ecosystem.
He noted that the stablecoin is already being used in African markets through payment platforms like Chipper Cash and Yellow Card and is facilitating real-time swaps with tokenized money market funds. With expanding institutional engagement, including ETFs, and RLUSD’s broader integration, Sirkia expects transaction volumes across the network to accelerate and thereby strengthen the link between traditional financial systems and decentralized finance.
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Bitcoin Logs Fourth-Worst October Since 2013, Data Shows
Bitcoin (BTC) closed October with one of its weakest performances in more than a decade, disappointing investors who had anticipated a strong “Uptober” rally. According to Fortune's analysis, this month marked Bitcoin's fourth-worst October performance since 2013, falling short of both historical averages and broader market gains.
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HBAR Price Shows Cracks — Yet a Quick Rebound May Be Hiding in the Charts
The HBAR price has dropped 3.2% in 24 hours, with sellers erasing most of last week’s 12.7% gain as bearish pressure builds.The Chaikin Money Flow (CMF) has slipped to –0.09, showing sustained large-money outflows that keep the HBAR price under pressure.Despite weakness, a short-term rebound setup appears on the 4-hour chart, with $0.204 as the breakout trigger and $0.168 as key invalidation.The HBAR price has come under pressure again, falling 3.2% in the past 24 hours to trade around $0.195. While most large-cap tokens have traded flat, Hedera stands out as sellers try to erase last week’s 12.7% gain.
The overall structure remains weak, but one shorter-term setup on the charts suggests that a small rebound may be forming before the next significant move. Do note that the big move isn’t expected to be bullish, yet!
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Daily Chart Confirms Weak Structure, Driven by Big MoneyHBAR’s daily price chart signals clear exhaustion. Between October 6 and October 31, the price made lower highs, while the Relative Strength Index (RSI) formed higher highs.
This pattern, called a hidden bearish divergence, usually signals that the broader downtrend is likely to continue.
HBAR Price Flashes Bearishness (Daily Timeframe): TradingViewRSI measures buying versus selling strength, and this divergence shows buyers are losing control even as the price attempts small recoveries.
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The HBAR price, despite being in the green zone, continues to remain weak week-on-week. It is down almost 13%, month-on-month, which validates the downtrend.
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The Chaikin Money Flow (CMF) — an indicator that tracks where capital is flowing — confirms this view. Since October 28, CMF has been making lower highs and has now dropped below zero to –0.09, showing consistent outflows of large money from HBAR.
Big Money Dumping: TradingViewThis pattern means institutional investors and big holders are exiting, building the selling pressure that has kept HBAR underperforming.
Lower Timeframe Hints at a Short-Term HBAR Price Rebound WindowDespite the bearish structure, the 4-hour Hedera (HBAR) chart offers a hint of near-term relief. Between October 31 and November 2, HBAR’s price made a higher low, while RSI made a lower low — a hidden bullish divergence that often appears before quick rebounds in weak markets.
This doesn’t reverse the broader trend, but it shows that short-term buyers might be stepping in. If HBAR manages a clean close above $0.204, a level that has faced repeated failures since October 30, it could trigger a brief rebound toward $0.219, the next resistance zone.
HBAR Price Analysis: TradingViewHowever, if the move fails and prices fall under $0.189, further declines toward $0.178 and $0.168 could follow. A daily close below $0.168 would invalidate any rebound setup, confirming that the downtrend remains firmly in control.
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2025-11-02 20:191mo ago
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Shiba Inu Token Burns Surge as November Price Recovery Takes Shape
SHIB token burns surge 139% weekly as Shiba Inu enters November at $0.00001.
Newton Gitonga2 min read
2 November 2025, 06:57 PM
Shiba Inu has kicked off November with significant token burning activity, sparking renewed optimism among investors following a difficult October. The meme cryptocurrency burned over 1 million tokens in the past 24 hours, according to data from Shibburn.
Recent blockchain data shows 1,069,637 SHIB tokens were removed from circulation in the last day. However, the daily burn rate fell by 86.53% during this period. The seven-day burn metric tells a different story. A total of 61,170,467 SHIB tokens were burned over the past week, representing a 139.46% increase in the weekly burn rate.
October Losses Set Stage for November RecoveryOctober proved challenging for Shiba Inu holders. The token recorded a nearly 16% decline, marking its first red October in several years. This performance occurred during Q4, typically a period of positive growth for cryptocurrency markets.
At press time, SHIB trades at $0.00001, down 1.3% in the last 24 hours. The token faces immediate resistance at $0.0000113, with a secondary barrier at $0.0000126. Support levels hold in the $0.000009 range. Technical analysts note the asset remains in consolidation mode.
SHIB Price, Source: CoinMarketCap
Market participants are closely watching whether SHIB can break above its current resistance zones. A sustained move higher would signal the start of a genuine recovery. Failure to hold support could lead to further downside.
Historical November Performance Shows Mixed ResultsNovember has produced varied outcomes for Shiba Inu over the years. In November 2021, the token dropped 29.61% after reaching all-time highs earlier that year. The following November in 2022 saw another decline of 24.9%.
The trend shifted in November 2023 when SHIB posted a 6.55% gain. Last November, in 2024, the token delivered strong results, with the token surging 49.33%. This inconsistent historical pattern makes November 2025 particularly interesting for traders.
Recent developments have added legitimacy to the Shiba Inu ecosystem. Lucie, a team member, highlighted Grayscale's October 2025 "Market Byte Here Come the Altcoins" report. The report classifies SHIB under the Consumer & Culture crypto sector within the FTSE Grayscale Crypto Sectors framework.
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Top 3 Price Prediction Bitcoin, Gold, Silver: Charts Hint at Breakdown as US–China Truce Cools Market Fear
Bitcoin faces rejection at $112,000 as momentum weakens and trendline support tested.Gold risks dropping below $4,000 after rally exhaustion and easing trade tensions.Silver’s RSI flashes sell signal, targeting $47 amid fading bullish momentum.Bitcoin, Gold, and Silver may be poised for a breakdown despite efforts by the bulls to push for further upside. While the digital gold and commodity safe havens are flirting with momentum, it may not be enough to secure more gains.
The US-China truce may have contributed to the potential weakness, with capital likely to rotate in the face of resolved uncertainty.
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Bitcoin Eyes Breakdown As Bears Defend $112,000The Bitcoin price has been consolidating along an ascending trendline in October, recording higher highs despite capped upside at $111,999. Now, with bears (yellow horizontal bars) waiting to interact with the price just above $111,999, BTC may be primed for a correction.
Based on the RSI (Relative Strength Index) position at 46, momentum may not be enough to sustain a break above the aforementioned level. As such, BTC price could suffer a rejection due to the $111,999 resistance level.
Meanwhile, the immediate roadblock is due to the 9-day SMA (Simple Moving Average) at $111,281. As long as this moving average tracks the BTC price from above, the asset’s value will drop. As the price attempts to rise back towards the average, it encounters selling pressure (supply exceeds demand) from traders who expect the downtrend to continue. This would cause the price to bounce off the SMA and drop again.
Similarly, a price moving below its average suggests that traders are willing to sell the asset for less than its recent average price, indicating a lack of sufficient buying interest and downward momentum.
In the event of a drop below the ascending trendline, BTC could find initial support at $106,234, or, in the dire case, fall all the way to $100,718.
Bitcoin Price Performance. Source: TradingViewConversely, increased buying pressure could thrust the Bitcoin price past the resistance level at $111,999. A break and successful retest of this level could set the tone for more gains, potentially reaching $117,552. In a highly bullish scenario, the pioneer crypto could reach $123,084.
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Nonetheless, only a decisive daily candlestick close above $123,891 would prime BTC to reclaim its peak price of $126,199.
“The next step should be BTC outperformance, but it could happen if the US government shutdown ends,” said analyst Ted.
Gold Consolidation Could Culminate in Price BreakdownAfter weeks of rallying, Gold is showing weakness, which could culminate in a break below $4,000. For the most part, the rally was likely due to uncertainty surrounding the US-China trade war, which has now been resolved.
Accordingly, the XAU price’s breakout above a descending parallel channel may be short-lived. With the RSI showing fading momentum (lower highs and its position below 50), gold could drop below the consolidation phase.
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A break and close below $3,971 on the hourly timeframe could confirm this directional bias.
Gold Price Performance. Source: TradingViewConversely, bulls are interacting with the gold price at current levels, defending against further downside. This is seen with the grey horizontal bars (bullish volume profiles).
If buying pressure exceeds seller momentum, the gold price could break above the consolidation phase, confirmed by a one-hour candlestick close above $4,046.
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Silver RSI Teases with A Sell SignalSilver may follow gold in a correction, as the XAG’s RSI indicates an imminent bearish crossover, which will be executed once it crosses below its signal line. History shows that every time such a crossover occurred, the price dropped in tandem, suggesting that investors interpreted this as a sell signal.
In this regard, the next level for Silver could be $47.41, earmarked by the 78.6% Fibonacci retracement level. The dire case could see the Silver price spiral all the way to $45.51, almost 7% below current levels.
Silver Price Performance. Source: TradingViewOn the flipside, the silver price has significant downward support due to the 50- and 200-day SMAs at $48.16 and $47.73 levels, respectively. Buying pressure from these levels could catalyze an uptrend, providing a refreshing point for the bulls.
Increased buying pressure, enough to flip the most critical Fibonacci retracement level, 61.8%, back into support, could see the silver price climb to confront the confluence of resistance between the 50% Fibonacci retracement level and the 100-day SMA at $49.9.
Beyond this level, the next level of interest would be the 38.2% Fibonacci retracement level of $51.01, almost 5% above current levels.
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Altcoins To Rally As Bitcoin Dominance Mirrors July 2025 Setup — Details
Bitcoin Dominance (BTC.D) is creating a familiar pattern that points to an incoming altcoin surge. This development comes as the general crypto market continues to show high levels of volatility driven by macro influences, as seen in the majority of October.
Bitcoin Dominance To Retest 53% Level: Altcoin Capital Rush?
In an X post on November 1, renowned market expert with the username PlanD outlines an insightful analysis of the Bitcoin Dominance chart, which measures the percentage of Bitcoin’s share of the total crypto market cap.
Generally, a rise in Bitcoin Dominance indicates the premier cryptocurrency is outperforming other cryptocurrencies (altcoins) while a vice versa indicates the opposite, with extreme situations representing an altseason.
Source: @cryptododo7 on X
According to PlanD, the Bitcoin Dominance is now forming a similar trend, which mirrors the altcoin rally in July 2025. Notably, the BTC.D sustained an uptrend of approximately 50 days before breaking down to significant levels, representing a heavy rotation of capital to other cryptocurrencies outside Bitcoin.
The crypto analyst notes that the Bitcoin Dominance is at the peak level of this similar structure, with the technical groundwork now complete for another sharp breakdown. If the BTC.D follows the same pattern, PlanD predicts a potential fall to around 53%.
With the present total crypto market cap around $3.71 trillion, this projection could represent a heavy influx of approximately $222.6 billion into altcoins over the next few weeks.
The Altseason Signal To Watch Out For
As previously noted, an altseason occurs when altcoins significantly outperform Bitcoin over an extended period. While PlanD’s analysis suggests an impending altcoin rally, its duration remains uncertain.
However, fellow analyst Ted Pillows has pointed to a key indicator that would confirm the start of an altseason. In a recent post on X, he explained that altseason is only validated once the total altcoin market capitalization, excluding stablecoins, reaches a new all-time high.
At present, this benchmark stands at $1.03 trillion, whereas the current altcoin market cap (excluding stablecoins) is approximately $718.89 billion. Considering PlanD’s prediction, there is much potential to hit this required threshold in the short term.
Meanwhile, recent macro developments are also encouraging for projected altcoin inflows. Notably, two Solana Spot ETFs marked their trading debut this week, marking the significant expansion of institutional interest beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum.
At press time, the CoinMarketCap Altcoin Season Index stands at 31, suggesting that the market is still firmly in Bitcoin season, and altcoins require a major outperformance to shift the scale.
Total crypto market cap valued at $3.68 trillion on the daily chart | Source: TOTAL chart on Tradingview.com
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Protect Your Wealth With Bitcoin: Kiyosaki Signals Beginning Of ‘Massive Crash'
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Financial writer and investor Robert Kiyosaki has renewed his stark warning that a deep market collapse is under way, saying a “massive crash” is in progress and that “millions will be wiped out.”
According to his post on X on November 1, he urged people to move money into hard assets such as silver, gold, Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). He also repeated a long-held forecast that Bitcoin could reach $1 million, and called silver the “biggest bargain,” saying it could triple in price.
Institutional Flows And Regulatory Signals Strengthen Bitcoin
Based on reports, Bitcoin has been drawing heavy interest from big investors. Institutional adoption and clearer rules have pushed fresh money into crypto ETFs, and BTC has hit new all-time highs as a result.
In the last 24 hours, Bitcoin’s price moved 0.70% to $110.780 while trading volume climbed 35% to $29 billion. Market watchers point to improvements in the Lightning Network and growing ETF inflows as factors helping Bitcoin trade more efficiently and attract larger holders.
MASSIVE CRASH BEGININING: Millions will be wiped out. Protect yourself. Silver, gold, Bitcoin, Ethereum investors will protect you.
Take care
— Robert Kiyosaki (@theRealKiyosaki) November 1, 2025
Kiyosaki’s Calls Have Been Repeated Over Years
Kiyosaki’s warnings are familiar. He predicted crash events in 2011, 2016, 2020 and early 2023, and those previous calls did not match the catastrophic timing he described.
Critics say his calls often arrive early or overstate the harm. Reports have disclosed that this pattern has reduced his credibility among some analysts, even though many agree that debt levels, inflation pressures and tech-driven job shifts are real concerns.
Image: OneSafe
Why Some Investors Are Listening
Investors who fear a downturn are shifting part of their portfolios. Many prefer assets they view as stores of value. Gold and Bitcoin are being named as likely destinations for capital if a market unwind accelerates.
Kiyosaki argues that conventional savings and fiat holdings are unsafe, calling them “fake money,” and advises people to own precious metals and selected cryptocurrencies to protect purchasing power.
BTCUSD currently trading at $110,213. Chart: TradingView
Middle Markets Still Show Mixed Signals
While institutional flows into crypto products have been reported as record-setting, other measures are less certain. Trading volumes have fallen at times even as prices climb, and some analysts warn that rapid inflows can be followed by volatile exits.
Based on reports, exchanges and funds are monitoring liquidity and investor behavior closely. That monitoring is meant to prevent sudden stress in markets where leverage or thin order books can magnify moves.
Silver, Gold And Crypto Remain Central To The Debate
Kiyosaki’s strategy centers on moving wealth into physical and digital assets. He places a strong bet on silver, expects a large move into gold, and highlights Bitcoin and Ethereum as crypto choices.
Whether that rotation happens on a wide scale will depend on investor appetite and how central banks respond to inflation and debt pressures in the months ahead.
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Bitcoin's October Slump Masks Potential for Explosive Growth with Stablecoin Surge
Bitcoin experienced its worst October in recent years, with its price stagnating and volatility at a low, especially when compared to the wild peaks and troughs the cryptocurrency market is known for. Despite this, an underlying trend could soon propel Bitcoin out of its current lull: a significant accumulation of stablecoins across exchanges.