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British bank Lloyds delivered solid Q3 results, with underlying trends remaining strong despite further provisioning related to the motor financing redress scheme. Lloyds' interest rate hedging program continues to power solid growth in net interest income. This is driving good operating leverage. Lloyds has seen its shares re-rate to around 1.55x tangible book value. While rich compared to recent historical levels, this looks justified given the strength of its underlying profitability.

Dogecoin (DOGE) is showing signs of renewed strength after breaking the $0.195 resistance level in a surge driven by institutional buying and increasing market activity. Analysts suggest that the cryptocurrency is following a Wyckoff accumulation pattern, which may indicate that DOGE is poised for a sustained upward move if the current support levels hold.

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The REX-Osprey XRP ETF (XRPR) has achieved a major milestone. The product, launched on September 18, 2025, by REX Shares in partnership with Osprey Funds, has now surpassed $100 million in assets under management (AUM). 

The announcement, which was made on X by REX Shares, is a defining moment for XRP investment products, as XRPR becomes the first ETF in the United States to provide investors with regulated exposure to the digital asset’s market price.

XRPR Reaches Major Milestone
The fund’s rapid growth to over $100 million in AUM in just over a month shows the intense interest in XRP-related products among crypto investors, who have been fervently waiting for a Spot XRP ETF. 

According to its structure, XRPR is tracking the performance of XRP’s spot market while complying with existing US regulations. As shown on the XRPR website, it does this by investing at least 80% of its assets in XRP and related instruments through the REX-Osprey™ XRP subsidiary, rather than holding the token directly.

Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in XRP and other assets that provide exposure to XRP’s price movements. However, although it seeks returns that correspond closely to XRP’s performance, its results will not fully replicate the token’s market price.

This setup allows XRPR to operate within the framework of the US Investment Company Act of 1940, similar to traditional equity or commodity ETFs. Although it provides spot exposure to XRP’s price movements, it differs from something like BlackRock’s Spot Bitcoin ETF (IBIT), which holds the cryptocurrency itself in custody. Still, the structure gives investors regulated access to XRP’s price performance without relying on futures or derivatives.

XRP is now trading at $2.54. Chart: TradingView
Spot XRP ETF Applications Still Await SEC Decision
As it stands, XRPR is currently the only XRP ETF available in the US. However, several major asset managers, including WisdomTree and CoinShares, have filed applications for pure spot XRP ETFs that would have the structure of spot Bitcoin ETFs. These proposed funds would directly hold XRP in custody and offer complete one-to-one exposure to its market price.

The final deadline on most of these Spot XRP ETF applications was set between October 19 and October 25. However, progress has stalled due to the ongoing US government shutdown, which has effectively frozen the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) review process. 

Just weeks before the shutdown, the SEC introduced a new set of generic listing standards for commodity-based exchange-traded products to fast-track their launch. However, until the government reopens, no new ETF approvals, crypto or otherwise, can move forward.

At the time of writing, XRP is trading at $2.54, up by 3.6% in the past 24 hours.

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As the cryptocurrency market recovers from recent volatility, Bitcoin's medium-sized holders—often referred to as “dolphins”—have continued accumulating, highlighting a growing resilience in the asset despite short-term leverage corrections. Analysts suggest that this behavior could be a key factor supporting the next potential bullish phase for Bitcoin and the broader crypto market.

The aftermath of the October 10 flash crash continues to weigh on the cryptocurrency market, with major digital assets still showing signs of strain.  Recent data from an on-chain analysis sheds light on one of the underlying factors behind the market struggle.

Stablecoin Netflow In Downtrend — Analyst
In a recent QuickTake post on CryptoQuant, a market analyst with the username CryptoOnchain reported an interesting change in stablecoin activity on the Binance exchange. This analysis is based on readings from the ‘Total Stablecoin Netflow On Binance (Last 60 Days) & 7-Day MA ‘ and shows potentially compelling implications for the general market. 

Source: CryptoQuant

According to CryptoOnchain, the 7-day moving average of the combined stablecoin netflow (purple line) has decisively dipped beneath the ‘zero’ mark, marking a shift from sustained inflows to accelerating outflows.

Crypto Onchain further explained that the downward trend seen in the stablecoin netflow chart has been reinforced by significant spikes in outflows occurring over the past two days. With neither of the two major categories excluded, this ‘capital flight’ involves stablecoins both on the TRC20 network (one of which is USDT), and those operating under the ERC20 network.

Market Outlook In The Short Term 
Generally, an increase in stablecoin netflow to exchange platforms reflects an increasing demand for cryptocurrencies, as stablecoins are mostly exchanged for other online assets. Therefore, the decrease in stablecoin netflow presently seen signals reduced interest in other risky assets and a growing inclination among market participants to exclude themselves from participating in a risky market environment. 

This pattern of capital exiting exchanges, especially after a major price correction, typically points to what the analyst termed “a weakening ‘buy the dip’ appetite.” If history is anything to go by, this could be an early sign that the crypto market is about to see an even more intense amount of bearish pressure, especially in the short term.

As of this writing, Bitcoin, the world’s leading cryptocurrency, stands at a valuation of approximately $111,400, showing a slight price growth of 0.54% over the past day. Also showing a similarly minute appreciation over the past 24 hours is Ethereum, which is worth about $3,936. Meanwhile, the total stablecoin market cap remains valued at $319 billion following a 0.14% gain in the past day.

Total stablecoin market cap valued at $319 billion on the daily chart | Source: STABLE.C chart on Tradingview.com
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Bitcoin and ethereum are emerging as top paths to financial freedom, with Robert Kiyosaki warning that fear of missing out (FOMO) is real for those clinging to outdated systems instead of embracing scarce, soaring digital assets now.

Ethereum is showing renewed strength after rebounding from its Bull Market Support Band, a key zone that has historically served as a launchpad for major uptrends. The bounce signals a possible shift in momentum, but the real test now lies ahead. With the price approaching the crucial golden pocket resistance, a breakthrough is likely to confirm a sustained bullish phase.

ETH Bounces Back From Weekly Bull Market Support Band
In his recent update on ETH, Luca, a crypto analyst on X, noted that the asset has once again found solid footing at a familiar support area. According to Luca, the price has successfully bounced off the Weekly Bull Market Support Band. This rebound also aligns perfectly with the high-timeframe support range highlighted in his previous PAT updates, reaffirming the technical strength of this level.

He emphasized that this move was largely anticipated, as the support zone has repeatedly proven to be a reliable area for bullish reactions whenever ETH enters a corrective phase. The recent bounce signals that buyers are still active and willing to defend key levels, which could set the stage for renewed momentum if sustained.

ETH building strength for a breakout | Source: Chart from Luca on X
However, Luca urged caution in the short term, pointing out that ETH is now approaching a major resistance zone. This zone corresponds with the golden pocket area between the 0.5 and 0.618 Fibonacci levels, where Ethereum previously encountered selling pressure. A failure to break above this region could result in sideways movement or a minor pullback before any decisive trend shift occurs.

ETH Eyes High-Timeframe Resistance Range For Next Leg Up
The analyst further explained that if Ethereum manages to break above the current resistance range, it would signal a decisive shift in market structure. Such a move would confirm renewed bullish momentum, paving the way for a mid-term uptrend toward the high-timeframe resistance zone marked in red. 

He added that as long as ETH holds above the “golden pocket” zone after a breakout, the most likely outcome remains further upward. Sustaining momentum above this key area would reinforce the bullish narrative, suggesting that Ethereum could continue climbing toward higher resistance levels without facing major corrections.

However, until that breakout occurs, the analyst expects a period of consolidation around the current support band. According to the analyst, this phase would likely serve as a base for a more durable upside reversal in the future. At this time, patience remains essential, as the ongoing structure hints that Ethereum is preparing for a stronger, more sustained rally once the market confirms direction.

ETH trading at $3,952 on the 1D chart | Source: ETHUSDT on Tradingview.com
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Key Takeaways
Why are TRON prices falling?
The relative strength against Bitcoin has fallen away, and increased selling pressure since Tuesday has depressed TRX prices below the key $0.3 support.

What are the next expectations?
This could be weekend volatility and a liquidity hunt, but the signs pointed toward bearish control. Cautious traders can wait for a few more days to assess TRX’s swing structure.

Just a few days after the market crash on the 10th of October, AMBCrypto reported that TRON [TRX] showed relative strength.

This resilience could fuel a TRX price recovery, but over the past week, the bears showed they have the upper hand.

It started with a rejection at the $0.325 local resistance on Tuesday, the 21st of October. Over the past 48 hours, the spot CVD has turned negative. This showed strong selling pressure in the spot markets.

The funding rates also flipped negatively, and the Open Interest continued to move around the $230 million mark. Together, these signs showed bearish sentiment in the market. The OI climbed higher in the past 24 hours by $10 million, while prices fell.

This meant speculative traders were confident shorting TRX.

TRON retests local lows at $0.3
The spot taker CVD has been bearish since late August. It reflected a taker sell dominant phase. The taker orders are market orders, which are the ones that move the price and set trends. The aggressive selling was reflected in the TRON price chart.

Source: TRX/USDT on TradingView

Since August, TRX has registered lower highs on the daily timeframe. This was not reflective of a bearish market, but more of a warning sign. Yet, the continued defense of the $0.3 support level was seen as encouraging.

That might be about to change. The recent trading activity has pushed TRX below $0.3, and a daily session close below this level would flip the structure bearishly. The RSI has been below neutral 50, and the moving averages also signaled bearish momentum.

The $0.325 zone, where recent selling pressure began, was a critical resistance level that needed to flip into support to sustain a bullish outlook. Instead, both price and On-Balance Volume (OBV) are trending lower.

Traders may consider waiting for a bearish retest of the $0.30–$0.31 range before entering short positions. If confirmed, the next downside target could be around $0.264.

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Ethereum transactions are now reaching near-instant speeds thanks to a new technology developed by blockchain infrastructure platform Primev. The platform claims its FAST RPC (Remote Procedure Call) solution allows Ethereum (ETH) transfers, smart contract interactions, and NFT minting to be preconfirmed in under 200 milliseconds, a major step forward for transaction efficiency on the Ethereum mainnet.

Talk around an XRP Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) has intensified as financial institutions prepare for potential approval. The ETF would allow institutional investors to gain direct exposure to XRP, similar to how Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs operate.

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Bitcoin traders are turning their attention to this week’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. Major banks are expecting a potential policy shift from the U.S. Federal Reserve.

Analyst See Bitcoin Breakout as Fed QT End Nears
On-chain analyst Maartunn observed that Bitcoin’s volatility has dropped sharply over recent days. Data from CryptoQuant shows Bitcoin’s intraday price movement narrowing to just 2% on October 21 and 3% on October 22.

Maartunn stated that the existing setup is a precursor to a storm. He explained that the minimal activity and weak momentum is because traders are waiting for any event that could influence the market massively.

The analyst observed that it is a ‘typical squeeze’, which occurs in advance of big market breaks. Analysts have also started to view the current setup as a major bottom signal, with some urging investors to sell gold and buy Bitcoin.

Volatility Is Drying Up 🌬️

Bitcoin’s intraday moves are shrinking — just 2% on Oct 21 and 3% on Oct 22.

That’s calm before the storm: low activity, low momentum, traders waiting.

Classic squeeze setup before the next breakout. ⚡#Bitcoin #BTC #Crypto pic.twitter.com/xDWcTYe3nG

— Maartunn (@JA_Maartun) October 25, 2025

The periods of low volatility are usually followed by strong Bitcoin price uptrend, especially during periods where macroeconomic factors increase liquidity.

This view was also shared by market commentator Satoshi Stacker. According to Stacker, both JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs now predict that the Fed will announce the end of its Quantitative Tightening (QT) program this week. This action would also provide liquidity in financial markets, including crypto.

The market commentator provided a chart that correlated past QT phase with massive BTC price gains. He said that during the shifts from tightening to neutral and then easing by the Fed, the crypto markets have often responded positively.

Van de Poppe Sees New Bitcoin All-Time High in November
Bitcoin started the week with moderate gains, trading around $111,631, up 0.53% in 24 hours according to TradingView. The crypto asset has climbed 4.85% over the past week and remains up nearly 20% year to date.

The steady climb suggests that investors may already be positioning for the Fed’s potential shift in policy. Adding to the bullish sentiment, well-known crypto analyst Michaël van de Poppe said he expects Bitcoin to hit a new all-time high in November.

I’m expecting a new all-time high for #Bitcoin in November.

Same period we’re likely seeing $ETH at $5,000 and #Altcoins to double.

— Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL) October 25, 2025

This view echoes Binance founder CZ’s recent prediction that Bitcoin will flip gold in market capitalization. Also, it reflects growing institutional confidence in the coin’s long-term strength.

He further estimated that Ethereum (ETH) price could reach $5,000, and altcoins could also increase twice in the same timeframe. In case the Fed affirm the stoppage of QT this week, it could confirm these bullish forecasts.

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Posted: October 26, 2025

Key Takeaways
Is the recent Virtuals Protocol backed by genuine demand?
Yes, the spot market volume has increased dramatically, and on-chain metrics showed steady accumulation amongst holders.

Why is VIRTUAL’s price outlook still bearish?
The structure on the 1-day timeframe, combined with the resistance levels at $1.2 and $1.26, still poses a considerable threat to bullish hopes of recovery.

Virtuals Protocol [VIRTUAL] posted a 33.5% price gain over the past 24 hours, as of writing. Its daily trading volume saw a notable 391% increase.

This took the token’s price above the key $1 level, sparking bullish hope for a recovery.

However, the market-wide sentiment remained fearful. Only a few assets have rebounded strongly after the liquidation event on the 10th of October. Virtuals Protocol showed some positive signs on-chain, but it might not be enough.

The Mean Coin Age has been trending higher since the final week of August. This uptrend saw some hiccups in recent days, but the continued uptrend showed VIRTUAL accumulation amongst holders even though the price trended lower.

The dormant circulation saw a sudden spike over the past two weeks after a quiet start to October. This explained the mean coin age’s stutters and showed fear amongst holders.

Worryingly, the daily active addresses and the network growth were nowhere near the peaks from May or January. There was an uptick in address activity on the 24th of October, when the token price jumped toward $1.

The network growth also saw a slight uptick. In the coming weeks, both metrics need to advance much higher to convince Virtuals Protocol investors of bullish network conditions.

Technical analysis shows bearish VIRTUAL bias

Source: VIRTUAL/USDT on TradingView

On the 1-day chart, the momentum was bearish, but the MACD showed it was recovering. The recent buying volume was enough to send the A/D indicator to new local highs. Both seemed to be encouraging signs.

Yet, VIRTUAL has rallied into a supply zone at $1. This level had been a support since late August, and was finally breached in October’s sell-off. It likely won’t be reclaimed quickly, especially when most of the rest of the market also struggled.

If the rally continues past $1.2 and $1.26, with high trading volume bars, it would be a reliable sign that bulls were back in control. Until then, traders and investors can beware of a liquidity grab over the weekend, followed by a continued downtrend.

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In the last week, the cryptocurrency market experienced dramatic fluctuations, briefly seeing an increase and decrease exceeding $100 billion, ultimately closing with a 3.5% overall gain. While Bitcoin and Ethereum played significant roles in this volatile scenario, XRP emerged as a standout performer in the final stretch.

According to VanEck’s Mid-October 2025 ChainCheck, Bitcoin could climb much higher if several big pieces line up. The firm ties Bitcoin’s long-run gains to broad money growth and futures market flows, and it lays out a path that reaches as high as $180,000 before the current bull market ends.

VanEck Links Bitcoin To Global Money Supply
Reports have disclosed a roughly 0.5 correlation between Bitcoin and total global M2 growth since 2014. Over that span, global liquidity across the top five currencies rose from about $50 trillion to nearly $100 trillion.

Bitcoin’s price jumped roughly 700x during the same years. VanEck frames Bitcoin’s current size at about 2% of global money supply and argues that owning less than that share is, in effect, a bet against the asset class.

This is a simple, numeric way to link money printing and asset demand. It does not claim perfect prediction, but it does say the connection is meaningful.

Futures Flows And Market Fragility
Based on reports, futures markets have been a major driver of short-term price moves. VanEck cites that about 73% of Bitcoin’s price variance since October 2020 can be traced to shifts in futures open interest, with a t-statistic of 71 supporting the relationship.

Cash collateral backing those contracts sits near $145 billion. Open interest peaked at $52B on Oct. 6 and then fell to $39 billion by Oct. 10 after an eight-hour, 20% plunge in BTC.

Borrowed positions have climbed near the 95th percentile at times, though positions above 30% have not held for more than 75 days historically. That pattern shows how crowded bets can unwind fast, and it helps explain sudden swings.

Rotation Between Safe Havens And Risk Assets
Meanwhile, analysts said that gold’s recent $2.5 trillion market cap correction should be read as a cooling off rather than a loss of faith. They said investors could shift between protection and growth exposure depending on macro prints.

BTCUSD currently trading at $111,535. Chart: TradingView
Based on reports, a soft US CPI print or easing trade tensions could redirect capital into Bitcoin, supporting scenarios where BTC moves to around $130,000–$132,000 in Q1 2026. Shorter-term targets in VanEck’s work include $129,200 and $141,000, while a clear rise above $125,000 would be taken as a sign of renewed buying strength.

Key Price Levels And Risks
Price action has been trading between $108,000 and $125,000. VanEck identifies a “Whale Buy Zone” near $108,600 and says holding above $108,000 keeps the odds tilted to the upside.

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The Bitcoin price had another rollercoaster performance in the past week, surging to over $113,000 by mid-week before crashing back down to around $107,000. While the premier cryptocurrency’s price action has steadied in the past few days, market uncertainty still seems to be the order of the day.

However, the Bitcoin price seems to be leaning more toward a bearish setup, as suggested by the negative shift of a relevant technical indicator on a longer timeframe. Below is what happened to the price of BTC the last four times this indicator flipped bearish.

BTC Price At Risk Of 70% Correction: Analyst
In an October 24 post on the social media platform X, crypto analyst Ali Martinez put forward a bearish outlook for the price of Bitcoin. The online pundit revealed that the market leader might have returned to a familiar position that has often led to significant losses (approximately 70%) in the past.

This bearish prediction is based on the changes in the Moving Average Convergence/Divergence (MACD) indicator, which shows the relationship between moving averages of an asset’s price (the Bitcoin price, in this context). Typically, a cross of the MACD line above the signal line is a bullish sign for the asset’s price.

Meanwhile, when the MACD line crosses beneath the signal line, it indicates that the asset might be taking a bearish structure. As seen in the highlighted chart, the Bitcoin MACD line just crossed below the signal line on the monthly timeframe, which means that the flagship cryptocurrency could be gearing up for an extended period of downward price movement.

Source: @ali_charts on X
What’s more striking is the historical performance of the Bitcoin price whenever this MACD crossover occurs. According to Martinez, the price of BTC has seen an average drop of 70% in the last four occasions this indicator flipped to negative.

The last time the Moving Average Convergence/Divergence indicator turned bearish was in September 2021, starting the eventual descent of the market leader to around $16,000 mark in November 2022. As shown in the chart, the Bitcoin price fell by more than 70% in this period.

If history is to go by, this means that the price of BTC is at risk of a 70% decline over the next few months, putting the target at around $33,000 from the current price point.

Bitcoin Price At A Glance
As of this writing, the price of BTC stands at around $110,540, reflecting no significant change in the past 24 hours.

The price of BTC on the daily timeframe | Source: BTCUSDT chart on TradingView
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In the world of cryptocurrency, Bitcoin remains a central player, consistently capturing the attention of investors and analysts. As of late 2025, Bitcoin's potential trajectory toward a value of $150,000 has sparked fresh discussions and debates among market participants.

The cryptocurrency market has seen remarkable fluctuations with the recent performance of the HYPE token, which is linked to Hyperliquid, a decentralized exchange. On October 25, 2025, HYPE was listed on the widely-used US trading platform Robinhood, triggering a surge in interest.

Solana (SOL) traded at $191.95 as of 15:45 UTC on Oct. 25, after briefly touching $195 before sellers capped the rally. Analysts are closely watching whether the cryptocurrency can maintain support in the high-$180 range and establish a new base between $192 and $195.

Crypto analyst Ali Martinez identified $188 as a critical support level for Solana, citing Glassnode’s “realized price distribution” data showing heavy trading activity around that zone. Since many holders’ break-even points cluster near $188, this price often acts as a psychological and technical floor. A sustained break below could trigger additional selling pressure, while holding above it may encourage accumulation.

Institutional adoption continues to strengthen Solana’s market profile. Fidelity recently added SOL to its U.S. brokerage platform, expanding accessibility alongside Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Litecoin (LTC). This move broadens Solana’s reach to traditional investors, further legitimizing its role in diversified crypto portfolios. Meanwhile, Geminiintroduced a Solana-branded edition of its credit card, offering up to 4% cashback in SOL on select purchases and the ability to auto-stake rewards, enhancing user engagement and network participation.

From a technical standpoint, CoinDesk Research data shows SOL gained 2.7% over the previous 24 hours, with key supports at $189.25 and $186, and major resistance near $195.49. Trading volume peaked around 09:00 UTC, surging 47% above average as prices retreated from the $195 mark. If Solana closes above $195, analysts eye a potential rally toward $200–$208. However, a dip below $192.50 could open the path toward $189 and $186.

On the broader scale, the CoinDesk 5 Index rose 1.5%, reflecting overall market optimism. Solana’s rebound from mid-October’s $175 low suggests renewed momentum, though reclaiming $200–$208 remains crucial for a return to early-October highs near $236.

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The first U.S.-listed exchange-traded fund (ETF) offering spot exposure to XRP, the REX-Osprey XRP ETF (XRPR), has surpassed $100 million in assets under management (AUM) just a month after its September 2025 debut. Issuer REX-Osprey confirmed the milestone, positioning XRPR as a key indicator of investor confidence in XRP, currently the fourth-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization.

XRPR’s rapid ascent comes as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) delays rulings on several other spot XRP ETF applications due to a slowdown from the recent federal government shutdown. With regulatory approvals on hold, XRPR has become a benchmark for measuring U.S. market interest in XRP and institutional appetite for digital assets with real-world utility.

Globally, interest in XRP-based investment products continues to grow. The Hashed Nasdaq XRP (XRPH11)—the world’s first spot XRP ETF—has accumulated approximately 282 million Brazilian real (around $52 million) in total assets. This parallel momentum underscores XRP’s increasing traction among international and institutional investors.

Institutional engagement with XRP is also expanding through derivatives markets. The CME Group recently added XRP options to its product lineup after strong demand for its XRP futures. Since launching XRP and micro XRP futures in May, the exchange has reported more than 567,000 contracts traded, representing a notional volume of $26.9 billion.

Adding to XRP’s growing financial credibility, Evernorth, a treasury management firm planning to list on Nasdaq, has announced plans to hold XRP as a core reserve asset. This move highlights the cryptocurrency’s potential role in diversified corporate treasuries and reinforces its evolving status as a strategic digital asset in global finance.

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Ethereum (ETH) is witnessing a strong resurgence of investor confidence as whales and sharks—wallets holding between 100 and 10,000 ETH—have collectively added over 218,000 ETH, worth more than $870 million, to their portfolios. The large-scale accumulation comes as Ethereum trades just below the $4,000 mark, signaling growing optimism despite recent market turbulence.

Blockchain analytics data shows that these deep-pocketed investors had previously offloaded around 1.36 million ETH between October 5 and 16, a period marked by sharp market volatility. The downturn followed President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 100% tariff on Chinese imports, a move that sent shockwaves across global risk markets and triggered a massive $20 billion liquidation in leveraged crypto positions.

The recent buying spree by Ethereum whales indicates a renewed sense of confidence in the asset’s long-term potential. Their current purchases have reclaimed nearly one-sixth of what they sold earlier this month, reflecting a strategic shift from short-term speculation to long-term accumulation. As a result, ETH’s price has shown resilience, gaining around 2% and peaking near $4,100 before stabilizing around $3,912 at press time.

Market analysts interpret this stability as a sign that major holders are positioning themselves ahead of Ethereum’s next growth phase. Optimism is also evident on prediction platforms like Polymarket, where traders are betting on ETH surpassing $5,000—and potentially reaching $10,000—by year-end. Many attribute this bullish outlook to Ethereum’s expanding influence in stablecoin issuance, real-world asset tokenization, and institutional financial systems.

If these trends continue, the latest whale accumulation could represent more than just a price recovery—it may signal the foundation of Ethereum’s next major rally in 2025 and beyond.

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SummaryTrump's tariff hike follows Ontario's controversial ad during World SeriesOntario's ad features Reagan criticizing tariffs, spliced out of sequenceCanada ready to resume trade talks, Carney saysWASHINGTON, Oct 25 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday he was increasing tariffs on Canada by an additional 10% "above what they're paying now," as he reacted again to an ad by Canada's Ontario province, a day after it was aired during the World Series broadcast.

Trump on Thursday ended trade talks with Ottawa over the tariff-related ad, which Trump said was misleading.

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Trump announced the higher tariffs in a Truth Social post on Saturday referencing the ad, which features a video of former President Ronald Reagan, a Republican icon, saying that tariffs cause trade wars and economic disaster. The ad had already been running for some days before Trump first reacted to it on Thursday night.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said on Friday that after discussions with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Ontario would pause the U.S. ad campaign on Monday so that trade talks could resume.

The advertisement aired Friday during the broadcast for Game 1 of Major League Baseball's World Series, in which the Toronto Blue Jays are facing off against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

“Their Advertisement was to be taken down, IMMEDIATELY, but they let it run last night during the World Series, knowing that it was a FRAUD,” Trump posted.

“Because of their serious misrepresentation of the facts, and hostile act, I am increasing the Tariff on Canada by 10% over and above what they are paying now,” he wrote.

Trump posted the message while he was aboard Air Force One on his way to Malaysia, the first stop on a trip through East Asia that will largely focus on trade issues.

The U.S. Commerce Department, the White House and the office of the Canadian prime minister did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

MOST CANADIAN EXPORTS TO U.S. ARE EXEMPT FROM TARIFFSIt was not clear what goods would be affected by Trump's newly announced tariffs. The majority of Canadian exports to the U.S. are exempt from tariffs because of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) that was signed during Trump's first term.

The Trump administration in August imposed a 35% tariff on Canadian goods not covered by the USMCA. But Canada's economy has suffered from sector tariffs of 50% imposed this year by Trump on steel and aluminum from all countries.

Carney said on Friday that Canada stood ready to resume trade talks with the United States. Trump and Carney will both be at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit in Malaysia, but he told reporters on Air Force One he has no plans to meet with the Canadian leader.

The Canadian prime minister had removed most of Canada's retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports imposed by his predecessor, but White House adviser Kevin Hassett said on Friday that Trump was frustrated with Canada and trade talks have not been going well.

The ad by the Ontario government has a voiceover of Reagan criticizing tariffs on foreign goods while saying they cause job losses and trade wars. The video uses five complete sentences from the five-minute weekly address, spliced together out of sequence.

The ad does not mention that Reagan was using the address to explain that tariffs imposed on Japan by his administration should be seen as a sadly unavoidable exception to his basic belief in free trade as the key to prosperity.

Reporting by Jasper Ward, Valerie Volcovici and Caroline Stauffer; Editing by Leslie Adler and Sergio Non

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The prevailing secular tailwinds and an industry-leading product will help this artificial intelligence (AI) pioneer level up.

Artificial intelligence (AI) has had an undeniable impact on the technology landscape in recent years. Over the past few months, fears of decelerating growth have fueled the popular narrative that the low-hanging AI fruit has been picked. The truth, however, is much more nuanced.

AI chipmaker Nvidia (NVDA +2.26%) is a prime example. The company is the leading supplier of data center graphics processing units (GPUs) that underpin AI models, forming the foundation for both AI training and inference. While the company's relative growth has slowed, absolute demand for these AI-centric chips is still robust.

Investors are climbing a wall of worry, yet the stock remains within striking distance of a new all-time high. Let's look at the company's track record, the opportunity that remains, and what Nvidia will need to do to achieve a $10 trillion market cap.

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The results are enviable
Over the past decade, Nvidia's revenue has grown by 3,480%, while its net income has surged 10,640%. That performance, combined with its pole position in the AI revolution, has driven a blistering increase in its stock price, which has soared 26,000%. Yet these stellar results are not part of some dusty past.

The company's recent results help provide much-needed context. In its fiscal 2026 second quarter (ended Jul. 27), Nvidia's results continued to accelerate, though at a more moderate pace. It generated record revenue of $46.7 billion, which jumped 56% year over year and 17% sequentially. This resulted in earnings per share (EPS) that rose 61% to $1.08. The headliner was the data center segment -- which includes chips used for data centers, cloud computing, and AI -- as sales surged 73% to $39 billion, fueled by persistent demand for AI.

Management's forecast suggests the growth spurt is poised to continue. For the third quarter, Nvidia's outlook calls for revenue of $54 billion, which would result in year-over-year growth of 54% at the midpoint of its guidance.

Estimates regarding the size of the opportunity run the gamut. The generative AI market could be worth $7 trillion by 2030, according to Goldman Sachs Research. Big Four accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) is thinking much bigger, calculating that AI could add $15.7 trillion to the global economy by 2030. The disparity in these estimates illustrates an important point: Experts agree the opportunity is vast, but no one knows exactly how big it really is.

Nvidia is the leading supplier of data center GPUs with an estimated 92% of the market, according to IoT Analytics, so it stands to gain the most from the continuing adoption of AI.

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The path to $10 trillion
Nvidia currently boasts a market cap of roughly $4.4 trillion (as of this writing). This means it will take stock price gains of 126% to drive its value to $10 trillion. According to Wall Street, Nvidia is on track to generate revenue of roughly $206 billion for fiscal 2026, resulting in a forward price-to-sales (P/S) ratio of 21. Assuming its P/S remains constant, Nvidia would need to grow its revenue to roughly $467 billion annually to support a $10 trillion market cap.

Wall Street is forecasting annual revenue growth of 26.2% for Nvidia over the coming five years. If the company can achieve that growth rate, it could reach a $10 trillion market cap as early as 2030. Given Nvidia's tendency to exceed Wall Street's expectations, I have gone on record saying it will cross that threshold even sooner.

Don't take my word for it. Beth Kindig, CEO and lead tech analyst for the I/O Fund, has come to the same conclusion (emphasis mine):

We believe Nvidia will reach a $10 trillion market cap by 2030 or sooner through a rapid product road map, its impenetrable moat from the CUDA [Compute Unified Device Architecture] software platform, and due to being an AI systems company that provides components well beyond GPUs, including networking and software platforms.

Given recent advancements in AI and its rapid evolution, I think Kindig is right on the money.

It's important to remember that even if the company can achieve this historic milestone, the path to success won't be a straight line, and there are bound to be fits and starts along the way.

Bears will point to Nvidia's valuation, as the stock is currently selling for 51 times trailing-12-month sales. I would counter that the price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is ill-equipped to assess high-growth stocks like Nvidia. Using the more appropriate price/earnings-to-growth (PEG) ratio returns a multiple of 0.8, when any number less than 1 is the standard for an undervalued stock.

ConocoPhillips is about to enter a multiyear free-cash-flow growth phase.

Shares of oil giant ConocoPhillips (COP 2.28%) have slumped nearly 18% over the past year. That sell-off has come during a time when the S&P 500 has rallied over 15%. Driving this underperformance is a slump in oil prices. Over the last 12 months, Brent crude, the global oil benchmark price, has fallen by more than 15% and has recently hovered near $60 per barrel.

ConocoPhillips can thrive even if oil prices remain low. The oil company has multiple growth catalysts that should significantly boost its free cash flow by the end of the decade.

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Built to thrive
ConocoPhillips' management team believes they have built one of the highest-quality resource portfolios in the energy sector. Through a series of acquisitions, culminating with the $22.5 billion purchase of Marathon Oil last year, ConocoPhillips now has one of the deepest, most durable, and diverse portfolios of oil and gas resources in the industry. The company has decades of inventory with a cost of supply below $40 a barrel.

The company's low-cost resource base enables it to generate lots of cash in the current environment. ConocoPhillips estimates that it can produce around $7 billion in free cash flow this year after funding its capital expenditures. That gives it a windfall of cash it can return to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.

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ConocoPhillips also has a strong, cash-rich balance sheet. The company ended the second quarter with $5.7 billion of cash and short-term investments and another $1.1 billion of long-term investments. That gives it a cushion to continue investing in growing its operations and returning cash to investors during periods of lower oil prices. The company is working to further fortify its balance sheet by selling non-core assets. It agreed to sell its Anadarko Basin assets for $1.3 billion earlier this year and aims to close another $2.5 billion in sales by the end of next year.

The multiyear growth cycle
ConocoPhillips believes it's on the verge of a multi-year period of free cash flow growth. The initial boost will come from the continued integration of its Marathon Oil acquisition, which has turned out to be much better than expected. The company originally hoped to capture around $500 million in cost savings by combining the companies. However, it's on track to hit $1 billion of synergies by the end of this year. On top of that, the company now anticipates achieving an additional $1 billion of cost and margin enhancement related to the deal by the end of next year. That's a $1 billion improvement in its free cash flow with no increase in crude oil prices.

The next phase of its free cash flow growth will come from its investments to expand its global LNG portfolio. In 2022, the company signed a deal with Sempra Energy to take a 30% stake in Phase 1 of its Port Arthur LNG project. That project should enter service in 2027 and 2028. Additionally, ConocoPhillips is participating in two projects to expand Qatar's North Field, which should come online in phases starting next year through 2028. This trio of LNG investments could provide up to $2 billion in incremental annual free cash flow once all three projects enter service.

Finally, the company is investing over $7 billion to develop the Willow hub in Alaska, enabling it to tap a 600-million-barrel resource of low-cost oil supplies in the state. The company expects the project to start producing in 2029. It has the potential of generating over $4 billion in incremental annual free cash flow for the oil giant beginning that year.

Add up these growth catalysts, and ConocoPhillips could produce over $7 billion in incremental annual free cash flow by 2029, assuming oil averages $70 a barrel. That would be roughly double the free cash flow it expects to produce this year. This number would still be a strong $6 billion at the current oil price in the low $60s. This robust free cash flow growth outlook supports the company's plans to deliver dividend growth within the top 25% of companies in the S&P 500 in the coming years. It will also provide the company with ample capacity to buy back more of its shares.

A magnificent oil stock
ConocoPhillips has built one of the best portfolios in the oil sector. With expansion projects set to deliver durable and growing free cash flow, the company is in a strong position to grow its high-yielding dividend (over 3.5% yield following the slump in its share price) at a high-octane rate in the coming years. Given its current lower share price, now is a compelling time for investors to consider buying and holding ConocoPhillips for its long-term income and growth potential.