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The bank has brought forward a portion of its full-year distribution plans and now intends to carry out quarterly share buybacks.

The Oracle of Omaha hasn't purchased shares of his favorite stock in more than a year, which brings stock valuations squarely into focus.

In roughly 10 weeks, one of Wall Street's greatest investors will ride off into the proverbial sunset.

For the last 60 years, billionaire Warren Buffett has dazzled investors with his ability to spot amazing deals hiding in plain sight. Since taking over as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) in the mid-1960s, the aptly dubbed Oracle of Omaha has overseen a cumulative return in his company's Class A shares (BRK.A) of nearly 6,000,000%, as of the closing bell on Oct. 17. This blows the respective returns of the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC), Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC), and Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) out of the water.

But as noted during Berkshire Hathaway's shareholder meeting in May, Buffett plans to retire from the CEO role and hand over the day-to-day operations, including investment portfolio oversight, to predetermined successor Greg Abel, when 2025 comes to a close.

However, this transition isn't occurring without one last warning from the value-focused Warren Buffett.

Nothing is of greater importance to Warren Buffett the investor than getting a good deal
For decades, Berkshire Hathaway's billionaire chief has grown his company's book value through investments. He's overseen the acquisition of around five dozen companies, and holds stakes in close to four dozen publicly traded companies in Berkshire's $304 billion investment portfolio.

But there's been a decisive shift in the Oracle of Omaha's thought process since the third quarter of 2022 came to a close. In each of the last 11 reported quarters (Oct 1, 2022 – June 30, 2025), he's been a net-seller of equities. In plain English, he's selling more stocks, in aggregate, than he's purchasing each quarter, to the cumulative tune of $177.4 billion.

This persistent net-selling activity is a reminder that Buffett puts "value" at the top of the pedestal when evaluating businesses for investment or acquisition. While there are certain unwritten rules Berkshire's billionaire chief may be willing to break, such as thinking short-term for an arbitrage opportunity, he doesn't waver when it comes to getting a good deal.

Recently, the market cap-to-GDP ratio, which has affably become known as the Buffett Indicator, hit an all-time high. When looking back to 1970, the cumulative value of all publicly traded stocks divided by U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) has averaged about 85%. Recently, the Buffett Indicator hit 221%.

Buffett has demonstrated a willingness to sit on his hands and allow valuations to come into his wheelhouse.

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However, it's not Buffett's lack of buying other stocks that's at the top of the list of worries. Rather, it's the fact that he's passed on purchasing shares of his favorite stock -- his own company -- for 13 consecutive months, based on Berkshire Hathaway's quarterly operating results.

Prior to July 2018, share buybacks were off-limits for Berkshire Hathaway's CEO unless his company dipped to or below 120% of book value (i.e., no more than 20% above listed book value, as of the most recent quarter). With Berkshire's stock not falling to this preset threshold, not one penny was spent on share repurchases.

On July 17, 2018, Berkshire Hathaway's board amended the rules governing buybacks to get its CEO off the proverbial sidelines and into the game. The new guidelines allowed Buffett to pull the trigger on buybacks as long as Berkshire had at least $30 billion in combined cash, cash equivalents, and U.S. Treasuries on its balance sheet, and Buffett believed his company's stock was intrinsically cheap.

For 24 consecutive quarters (July 17, 2018 – June 30, 2024), Berkshire's billionaire boss purchased shares of his own company's stock. The nearly $78 billion he spent buying his own company's stock was far and away more than was put to work in any other stock -- including core holdings!

But over the last 13 months, June 2024 through June 2025, Warren Buffett hasn't spent a dime buying shares of his company.

The "why?" looks to be very simple: valuation.

BRK.A Price to Book Value data by YCharts.

During the 24-quarter stretch where Buffett was mashing the buy button on Berkshire Hathaway stock with some level of regularity, its shares were hovering between a 30% and 50% premium to book value. Over the previous year and change, this premium to book jumped to a relatively consistent range of 60% to 80%. No matter how much Warren Buffett likes a company (even his own), he won't be a buyer if the valuation doesn't make sense.

This is the warning to Wall Street that investors can't ignore. If Berkshire's billionaire boss won't buy shares of his own company, stock valuations must be really out of whack.

Six decades as CEO have taught the Oracle of Omaha the value of patience
Although Berkshire's soon-to-be-retiring CEO has been a decisive net-seller of stocks and won't buy back shares of his own company, he's also an investor who won't wager against the U.S. economy or stock market.

No matter how dire things may seem on for the U.S. economy or Wall Street, the Oracle of Omaha's experience has taught him that time in the market consistently trumps trying to time the market.

Image source: Getty Images.

For instance, the U.S. economy has endured 12 recessions since the end of World War II. No amount of fiscal or monetary policy maneuvering can stop these inevitable events from taking shape. But at the same time, the average of these 12 economic downturns resolved in 10 months, with none lasting longer than the 18-month recession during the financial crisis.

At the other end of the spectrum, the average economic expansion has stuck around for approximately five years, with two of these growth periods enduring for more than 10 years. A steadily expanding economy leads to corporate earnings growth and eventual record highs for the S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite, and Dow Jones Industrial Average over long periods.

These same principles, which are based entirely on patience and adhering to a simple numbers game, are evident on Wall Street, as well.

A June 2023 data set published on X (formerly Twitter) by the researchers at Bespoke Investment Group compared the length of every bull and bear market in the benchmark S&P 500 since the Great Depression began in September 1929.

Bespoke's data showed that the average of 27 bear markets spanning almost 94 years was just 286 calendar days, or less than 10 months. In comparison, the typical S&P 500 bull market persisted for 1,011 calendar days, or approximately 3.5 times longer.

Berkshire Hathaway's billionaire CEO is well aware of this milewide gap between optimism and pessimism, which is why he chooses to be a long-term optimist -- even when valuations and/or economic data aren't conducive to buying (at least in the short run).

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, /PRNewswire/ -- Advantech (TWSE: 2395), a global leader in edge computing, today introduced a new lineup of application-focused Edge AI solutions powered by NVIDIA Jetson Thor modules. The NVIDIA Jetson Thor series set a new benchmark for edge AI, delivering up to 2070 FP4 TFLOPS of AI performance, along with significant improvements in CPU performance and energy efficiency. Advantech brings this power to real-world applications through hardware–software integrated solutions targeting robotics, medical AI, and data AI. Each solution features application-specific hardware platforms, pre-integrated with JetPack 7.0, remote management tools, and vertical software suites such as Robotic Suite and GenAI Studio. Built on a container-based architecture, these solutions offer greater flexibility and faster development cycles. In addition, Advantech collaborates closely with ecosystem partners on key technologies such as sensor and camera integration, as well as thermal design.

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Robotic Controllers for Humanoid Robots, AMR, and Unmanned Vehicle

ASR-A702 and AFE-A702 are purpose-built robotic controllers for humanoids, AMRs, and unmanned vehicles. They deliver realtime AI reasoning and inference with GPU-accelerated SLAM, supporting multi-camera GMSL, 2D/3D sensors, and IMUs. With Robotic Suite for plug-and-play development, plus Isaac ROS/Sim and Holoscan for real-time perception and ultra-low latency data flows, they enable rapid integration and deployment. Key features include hardware time sync, ESD protection, anti-vibration design, and OTA upgrades.

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Advantech Container Catalog (ACC)  delivers a cluster of ready-to-develop edge AI applications, including end-to-end computer vision and Edge LLM environments optimized for AI agent integration on NVIDIA Jetson platforms. It also offers domain-specific solutions from ecosystem partners. Fully compatible with WEDA (WISE-Edge Developer Architecture), its containerized architecture enables scalable edge AI expansion, from single-node setups to distributed edge networks.

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Bealls Inc., a 110-year-old American retail brand, has officially partnered with digital payments platform Flexa to bring cryptocurrency payments, including bitcoin, ETH, & USDT, to over 660+ stores in the United States.

This move not only marks a new milestone for Bealls but also shows how traditional retail is embracing the future of digital money.

Bealls Partner Flexa For Crypto PaymentsFounded more than a century ago, Bealls has consistently adapted to changing consumer trends. Now, by integrating Flexa Payments, it becomes the first national retailer to accept a network supporting 99+ cryptocurrencies and 300+ digital wallets.

Shoppers across Bealls, Bealls Florida, and Home Centric stores can pay using their preferred crypto wallets. This means faster checkouts, lower fees, and real-time settlement, a major improvement over traditional payment systems. 

Trevor Filter, co-founder of Flexa, praised Bealls’ forward-thinking move, saying,

“Bealls has built an incredible retail legacy — and it’s no surprise they’re now leading the next big evolution in payments.”

Crypto Adoption in Retail Gains MomentumBealls’ partnership reflects a broader trend of mainstream companies embracing crypto as a legitimate payment method. With over 65 million Americans now owning cryptocurrency, the demand for real-world use cases continues to grow.

Matt Beall, CEO of Bealls Inc., said the move is part of the company’s long-term vision:

“Digital currency is shaping the future of commerce. Partnering with Flexa helps us meet customers where the world is heading.”

This partnership not only gives customers more payment options but also sets a new standard for modern retail, where digital and traditional finance meet seamlessly.

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Bitcoin’s price chart has started to show similarities to the soybean market around 50 years ago, which saw prices top before plummeting 50% as global supply began to outweigh demand, warns veteran trader Peter Brandt.

However, other Bitcoin (BTC) analysts are confident that the charts are signaling further upside ahead.

“Bitcoin is forming a rare broadening top on the charts. This pattern is famous for tops,” Brandt told Cointelegraph.

“In the 1970s, Soybeans formed such a top, then declined 50% in value,” Brandt said.

Bitcoin is down 5.32% over the past 30 days. Source: CoinMarketCapBrandt warned that if history repeats, it won’t just affect Bitcoin, it will also leave Michael Saylor’s company Strategy “underwater.” 

Strategy’s (MSTR) stock price is down 10.13% over the past 30 days amid corporate Bitcoin treasuries facing mounting pressure from a sharp drop in net asset values (NAV).

Bitcoin’s “final thrust” may not come, Peter Brandt saysBrandt further warned that the big Bitcoin pump the crypto community has been waiting for may never come to pass, and that instead, Bitcoin could head to bear levels as low as $60,000.

Peter Brandt uses the soybean chart in 1977 to point out similarities with Bitcoin’s current price chart. Source: Peter BrandtMost analysts, however, believe Bitcoin still has one major rally left in this cycle, a move that could push Bitcoin’s price as high as $250,000, according to industry participants such as BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes. 

The fourth quarter is historically Bitcoin’s strongest quarter, with an average return of 78.49%, according to CoinGlass.

October is also seen as a strong month for Bitcoin. 

Q4 is historically the most bullish quarter for crypto. Source: CoinGlassHowever, sentiment has entered a downtrend after US President Donald Trump’s recent tariff scare triggered a broader market downturn following record highs, leaving analysts more cautious.

Crypto sentiment falls to “Extreme Fear”In what is supposed to be a bullish month for crypto, The Crypto Fear & Greed Index posted an “Extreme Fear” score of 25 in its Wednesday update.

Bitcoin “really needs to hold here, keeping the recent higher lows in tack and have another attempt at the monthly open where it was rejected yesterday,” said trading account AlphaBTC on X. 

However, not all analysts are as bearish.

21Shares crypto investment specialist David Hernandez said Bitcoin’s “opportunity window” may open up quickly again for potential upward price movement if the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) shows any signs of relief or the “continuation of the immaculate disinflation narrative,” adding: 

"Bitcoin is coiled and ready to spring upward.”Meanwhile, MN Trading Capital founder Michaël van de Poppe pointed to gold’s recent 5.5% drop from its highs as a sign that “the rotation” into Bitcoin and altcoins may be starting.

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Large Bitcoin bagholders are starting to swap their assets for shares in exchange-traded funds, according to BlackRock.

Bitcoin whales are moving their wealth from the blockchain onto Wall Street’s balance sheet, reported Bloomberg on Tuesday.

Spot Bitcoin ETFs are providing a novel way for the crypto-rich to get their coins into the traditional financial markets without selling them, it added.

The exchanges are tax-neutral swaps where no cash changes hands and no taxable sales occur.

Some Bitcoin whales are doing custom creations of IBIT, trading in their physical Bitcoin for shares of the ETF, for a “variety of benefits after discovering TradFi has its perks,” said ETF analyst Eric Balchunas.

Bitcoiners Getting Back into TradFi
Once Bitcoin is held as an ETF within a brokerage account, it becomes much easier to use as collateral for loans and include in estate planning.

It also provides access to higher-tier wealth management services and integration with traditional financial advisers and banks.

The moves from BTC into ETFs have been driven by the regulatory approval of “in-kind creations,” which enable the digital asset to be “swapped” for shares in the ETF without generating a taxable event.

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BlackRock has already facilitated more than $3 billion of these conversions, according to its head of digital assets, Robbie Mitchnick.

Bitcoin whales are “waking up to the convenience of being able to hold their exposure within their existing financial adviser or private-bank relationship,” Mitchnick told Bloomberg.

“Life is just easier in TradFi land — we’ve spent a century perfecting integration, access, and security. Bitcoiners are finally realizing that,” said Wes Gray, founder and CEO of ETF firm Alpha Architect.

“The great irony, of course, is that Bitcoin was born to escape traditional finance — and now its biggest holders are trying to get back in.”

Bitcoin ETFs Bounce Back
Spot Bitcoin ETFs in the United States reversed a four trading day trend of outflows on Tuesday with an aggregate inflow of $475 million.

BlackRock (IBIT) led the pack as usual with an inflow of $209 million following the previous five days when the product bled $440 million as Bitcoin prices tanked and failed to recover.

ARK Invest (ARKB) was the second largest inflow on Tuesday with $163 million, while there were smaller inflows for Fidelity, Bitwise, and VanEck.

There are now 155 crypto exchange-traded product filings tracking 35 different digital assets, which “could easily end up seeing over 200 hit the market in the next 12 months,” observed Balchunas, who described it as a “total land rush.”

Court filings in New York have accused the designers behind the U.S. first lady, Melania Trump’s crypto project, of orchestrating a fraudulent scheme tied to her digital token, $MELANIA. The token was launched on January 19, 2025, a day before President Donald Trump’s inauguration. 

$MELANIA Designers’ Fraudulent Scheme According to the case filing on Tuesday, in the Southern District of New York, investors allege that executives at Meteora crypto exchange, where $MELANIA tokens were first traded, defrauded them. They were accused of secretly buying large quantities of the coin before hyping it to boost its price. 

The company’s associates then allegedly sold off their holdings for large profits, causing the token’s value to crash. The plaintiffs claim that they were deceived by this “pump and dump” operation. 

Window Dressing Scheme Melania Trump herself is not considered culpable, according to court documents. Instead, investors argue that her name and image were used as “window dressing” to lend legitimacy to the scheme and attract buyers. 

The alleged $MELANIA tokens, with several other cryptocurrencies, have now been added to legal proceedings. The scheme allegedly caused millions of dollars in losses to investors. 

According to WIRED, Max Burwick, a senior managing partner at Burwick Law, the law firm representing the plaintiffs, explained that this case could provide clarity for token launches in the future. He said, “This case could clarify basic expectations for token launches and disclosures in the US. We understand many across the crypto industry and regulatory community are following closely.” 

Moreover, the second amendment alleges that the misuse of Melania Trump’s name has corrupted the public trust. 

Market Outlook of MELANIADriven by the initial hype, $MELANIA surged to $13.73 after its launch. But the price quickly plummeted and is now trading at $0.09652, around 99% lower than its peak. A few days ago, the token hit its all-time low at $0.07554 on October 11.

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The latest market data suggests that the BSC Meme Season may be coming to an end. This comes as traders once again rotate capital back into Solana-based platforms. As such, PumpFun has overtaken Four meme after a week of heavy inflows and developer activity.

PumpFun Tops Rankings as Capital Flows Back to Solana
After several weeks dominated by meme projects on the Binance Smart Chain, traders appear to be returning to PumpFun on Solana. In a recent X post, SolanaFloor shared that more than $8 million in net inflows have shifted from BSC to SOL over the past week. 

This makes it one of the most significant capital reversals since the meme coin boom began in early September.

According to a Dune analysis, in the past 24 hours alone, 15,474 Pump tokens were created compared to 6,423 Four Meme tokens. This implies that investors and developers are once more giving preference to Solana.

Source: Dune
Despite this shift, revenue from both ecosystems remains competitive. PumpFun generated roughly $1.04 million in platform fees, while Four Meme maintained a slight lead at $1.18 million. This indicates that user engagement across both networks remains strong even amid changing market sentiment.

The BSC meme season ran from late September to early October. Binance co-founder CZ praised the growth of BNB meme projects that quickly took over decentralized exchanges on the BNB Chain. On October 7, the total trading volume on BNB Chain reached $6.05 billion, one of the highest daily volumes for the chain in 2025.

However, the excitement around BSC meme tokens has decreased as their values dropped. This drop led Four Meme and BNB Chain to create a $45 million airdrop plan. They partnered with PancakeSwap, Binance Wallet, and Trust Wallet for this initiative.

Over 160,000 users who lost money trading during the recent crypto market crash were to receive compensation as part of the initiative.

Smart Money Bets on PUMP Token Rebound
Meanwhile, crypto experts are turning optimistic about the PUMP token resurgence. Crypto expert 0xBossman predicted that the token could make “a massive comeback this week.” This sentiment is echoed by Nansen data showing that smart money wallets have increased their PUMP holdings by 17%.

Source: Nansen
Despite Four Meme’s brief dominance during the BSC Meme Season, the Solana-based platform maintains its lead in meme token creation. The platform now represents over 95% of all meme tokens launched on Solana. Meanwhile, competitors like LetsBonkFun have seen a significant drop in their activity.

In contrast to Four Meme, which has only launched 589,000 tokens in its lifetime, PumpFun has launched over 13 million. This shows its dominance in the meme coin industry.

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Following a significant rally, the valuation of gold has begun to decline. Meanwhile, Bitcoin (BTC) appears to be experiencing a slight capital rotation towards it, as evidenced by Tuesday’s price performance, which led to a recovery of the $112,000 mark.

In this context, asset manager Bitwise has released a new report that outlines promising price prospects for the market’s leading cryptocurrency, despite the challenges it has faced over the past few weeks.

How Gold’s Rise Fuels Bitcoin Opportunities
Authored by Andre Dragosch, Max Shannon, and Aayush Tripathi from Bitwise Europe’s research and analysis department, the report highlights that crypto prices have been underperforming compared to traditional assets, largely due to a bearish market sentiment triggered by renewed weaknesses in US regional bank stocks. 

The report emphasizes the fluctuating relative performance of Bitcoin against gold, which tends to vary with changes in cross-asset risk appetite. A renewed risk-on environment could potentially reaffirm Bitcoin’s leadership in performance over gold. 

A key catalyst for Bitcoin’s recovery over the coming months could stem from this capital rotation. Gold has experienced a meteoric rise this year, driven by expectations of easier monetary policy and growing concerns regarding US fiscal debt. 

According to Bitwise, even a modest capital rotation of just 3% to 4% from gold to Bitcoin could significantly impact the cryptocurrency’s price, potentially doubling its value, as seen in the chart below.

Potential Bitcoin price targets if a rotation from gold to BTC takes place. Source: Bitwise Europe
Interestingly, a 5% shift in investments from gold to Bitcoin could increase its price by over 126%, propelling it to $242,391. This is based on a baseline price of $107,240, which is Bitcoin’s price at the time of Bitwise’s publication.

Why Is $118,000 Key For BTC’s Outlook?
Historical patterns suggest that Bitcoin’s performance leadership may reassert itself during a risk-on phase. This potential shift is not merely speculative; the report points out that a similar trend occurred in 2020, when Bitcoin began its ascent to new all-time highs in October, coinciding with a stall in gold’s rally that began in July.

The analysts believe this performance pattern could repeat itself, particularly if gold’s rally pauses. They highlight that sustaining gold’s rally typically requires a significantly larger capital influx compared to Bitcoin, which could create headwinds for gold’s continued performance.

Lastly, on-chain analysis reveals a robust liquidity cluster between $93,000 and $118,000, forming a critical boundary between bull and bear market conditions. The report suggests that a decisive move above the upper end of this range at $118,000 could result in a new price rally. 

The daily chart shows BTC’s price recovery. Source: BTCUSDT on TradingView.com
Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com

Gold suffered its steepest one-day drop in 12 years, plunging over 6% after hitting an all-time high.Analysts suggest capital may be rotating from gold into Bitcoin, as BTC gained momentum amid the metal’s decline.Swissblock noted similar patterns emerged earlier this year, hinting that BTC could repeat its rally setup.After reaching record highs, gold is undergoing a notable correction. On October 21, the precious metal experienced its steepest one-day drop in over 12 years.

Meanwhile, Bitcoin (BTC) has rallied, fueling speculation among analysts that capital may be rotating out of gold and into the leading cryptocurrency.

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Is Gold’s Rally Over?BeInCrypto previously reported that gold had continued to trend higher this month. Even as the crypto market reeled from tariff-driven volatility following President Trump’s announcement, the traditional safe-haven asset attracted strong demand.

In fact, long queues were seen forming outside bullion dealers as investors rushed to purchase physical gold. Amid this surge, gold hit a new all-time high of $4,381 per ounce on Monday.

However, during gold’s record run, analysts warned of a potential market top and an imminent correction. Their warnings proved timely.

On Tuesday, gold prices plunged more than 6%, marking their sharpest one-day decline since 2013. At press time, gold was trading at $4,129 per ounce, down roughly 5% over the past 24 hours.

Gold Price Performance. Source: TradingViewSponsored

Professional trader Peter Brandt drew attention to the sheer scale of gold’s latest selloff, noting that the metal’s market capitalization plunged by an estimated $2.1 trillion in a single day.

“In terms of market cap, this decline in Gold today is equal to 55% of the value of every cryptocurrency in existence. @PeterSchiff ‘s pet rock lost $2.1 trillion in value today. That is 2,102 billion $ worth,” Brandt wrote.

What Does Gold’s Historic Decline Mean For Bitcoin?Meanwhile, as gold struggled, Bitcoin gained momentum. BeInCrypto Markets data showed that BTC rose 0.51% over the past 24 hours.

Bitcoin (BTC) Price Performance. Source: BeInCrypto MarketsSponsored

At press time, it traded at $108,491. According to analyst Ash Crypto, these diverging movements signaled that the rotation of capital from gold to Bitcoin has begun.

Previously, Ash had forecasted that October could bring a brief market downturn before a powerful Q4 rally, starting with ‘parabolic candles likely towards the last 10 days of October.’ According to him, the Q4 rally would push Bitcoin and altcoins to new highs. So, the current shift could likely be the first sign that his forecast is starting to play out.

“Yesterday I told you it was time for the great rotation from gold into bitcoin. Today the rotation started,” Anthony Pompliano added.

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Additionally, market research firm Swissblock noted that Bitcoin’s surge as gold slumps isn’t new — the same pattern has emerged before.

“In April, gold dumped 5% in 3 days, right before Bitcoin broke out from its macro bottom and expanded, while gold consolidated. The investor’s flight to gold has created patterns that defy the textbooks (indices rising, and gold too). Gold and BTC are moving in opposite directions, this decoupling could be the window Bitcoin needs to finish the year with a statement: Pump hard, Bitcoin style. This could be the last opportunity,” the post read.

Amid this, attention has turned once again to Bitcoin’s long-term potential compared to traditional assets. Earlier, Binance founder CZ predicted that Bitcoin would eventually overtake gold.

“Prediction: Bitcoin will flip gold. I don’t know exactly when. Might take some time, but it will happen,” CZ stated.

While it may be too early to call such a flip, the latest market conditions clearly favor Bitcoin. If this momentum continues, the current rotation could mark the early stages of a structural shift — one that defines the next chapter in the long-standing rivalry between gold and Bitcoin.

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Trump said the meeting with Xi Jinping may not happen after earlier confirmation at APEC.
The president had confirmed the October 31 APEC meeting with China’s president.
Trump warned of a 155% tariff on China if no trade deal is reached before November 1.
Bitcoin briefly fell after Trump’s comments but later aimed to recover the $113,000 level.

U.S. President Donald Trump cast doubt on a planned meeting with China’s President Xi Jinping, and Bitcoin quickly pared earlier gains. The announcement followed remarks at the Rose Garden Club Lunch, where Trump indicated the meeting may not occur. 

However, he also stated that he wants a good deal with China and expects to reach one. The price reaction proved immediate, though brief, as Bitcoin fell sharply before attempting to reclaim the $113,000 level.

Meeting Uncertainty Adds Pressure
Earlier updates framed the meeting differently, which set the stage for today’s reversal. Per reports, Trump had confirmed an October 31 meeting with Xi during the APEC summit in South Korea. 

He also said China had acted respectfully and that he expected to make a deal with them. That context mattered for markets, because it contrasted with the latest indication that the meeting remains uncertain. 

The policy backdrop evolved alongside the meeting uncertainty, which added another market focal point. Trump said yesterday that he might impose a 155% tariff on China if no deal emerges before a November 1 deadline. He had earlier imposed a 100% tariff on China, scheduled to take effect on November 1. 

This sequencing placed clear markers around trade actions and introduced a short window before the deadline. Meanwhile, the potential tariff escalation underscored the importance of any near-term engagement between the two sides.

Bitcoin Rebounds as Markets Reassess Tariff Threat and Talks
The price response connected directly to the changing meeting outlook and the tariff timeline. Bitcoin initially sold off as the meeting appeared less certain and traders reassessed risk. 

However, the move moderated as Bitcoin sought to recover and target the $113,000 area. The rally from earlier in the day had encouraged bullish sentiment, which the pullback partially unwound. 

Even so, the day’s shifts kept the focus on the scheduled events. The discussion then returned to the link between the proposed meeting and trade progress. Trump’s latest statement indicated that the meeting remains far from guaranteed, even with prior confirmation. 

However, he also reiterated his intent to reach a good deal with China. This combination maintained attention on October 31 at APEC in South Korea and the November 1 tariff date.

Therefore, the timeline continued to anchor coverage and market tracking through the short horizon.

The platform, powered by Kalshi, allows users to speculate on the race outcome, with initial trading limits set to ensure stability.Updated Oct 22, 2025, 6:31 a.m. Published Oct 22, 2025, 6:15 a.m.

Jupiter, a Solana-based decentralized exchange (DEX), started a prediction market with the inaugural event tied to the outcome of the forthcoming Formual One Mexico Grand Prix.

The platform, powered by Kalshi, a leader in event-driven trading, invites fans and traders to speculate on whether their preferred driver, including Max Verstappen, Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri, George Russell or others will claim victory. The race will take place on Oct. 27, starting at 19:00 UTC and will comprise 71 laps.

The Kalshi backing is crucial because it brings established liquidity and regulatory compliance to the market, enhancing trust and stability for users. This could transform how users engage with real-world events by offering fast, low-cost, and transparent betting.

The prediction market industry has seen rapid growth as it combines elements of finance, gaming and social engagement, allowing users to speculate on real-world events with transparency and liquidity. According to Dune Analytics, leading platforms Kalshi and Polymarket together recently registered a record weekly trading volume of over $2 billion.

Market participants can buy and sell "yes" and "no" shares on a variety of choices tied to the Grand Prix winner. Prices of these shares are determined by demand and supply, with traders retaining the flexibility to exit positions at any time before the end of the betting contract. At the conclusion of the event, winning positions pay out $1 each, while bets that turned out to be wrong expire worthless.

As a beta offering, Jupiter has implemented initial trading limits to ensure market stability, including a global maximum of 100,000 contracts and a maximum of 1,000 contracts per individual position.

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BTC's overnight decline follows brief recovery attempt late last week and is indicative of how fragile sentiment remains heading into the final stretch of October.

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Bitcoin briefly surpassed $113,000 before losing most of its gains, leading to significant liquidations in the crypto market.Over $657 million in leveraged positions were liquidated, split almost evenly between long and short positions.The broader crypto market saw a 2.5% decline, with major tokens like Ether and Solana also experiencing losses.Read full story

Key Takeaways 
Why is the $16 zone critical for Chainlink’s price structure?
Because whales accumulated over 54M LINK around $16, forming one of the strongest on-chain supports.

What market factors could drive Chainlink’s next bullish phase?
Declining exchange reserves and rising buy-side activity in futures markets could power a breakout above $20.

Chainlink [LINK] has seen intensified whale activity, with over 54.47 million LINK accumulated around the $16 mark. 

This cost basis cluster represents one of the strongest on-chain support zones in recent months. 

The surge in whale accumulation coincides with a rebound from the lower boundary of a descending channel, highlighting renewed investor conviction. 

While broader market uncertainty persists, Chainlink’s ability to hold above this region could determine its next directional move and define whether bullish momentum is set to resume.

Can Chainlink turn its channel rebound into a breakout rally?
LINK is currently trading within a descending channel, recently rebounding from the lower boundary near $16.60. 

This technical setup often signals the end of a corrective phase when buying pressure strengthens at support. 

The price has since climbed toward the $18 mark, eyeing resistance levels at $20.02, $23.75, and $27.81. A breakout above $20 could accelerate momentum toward the upper trendline. 

However, rejection at mid-channel resistance may trigger short-term consolidation before any bullish continuation, making this structure pivotal for the coming weeks.

Source: TradingView

Exchange reserves drop 6.18% as selling pressure eases
Chainlink’s exchange reserves have fallen by 6.18%, dropping to approximately $2.88 billion, suggesting that holders are moving assets off exchanges. 

This trend typically indicates lower immediate sell pressure and stronger investor confidence in price stability. 

The reduced availability of LINK on exchanges may tighten supply, favoring upward price reactions if demand builds. 

Moreover, the timing of these withdrawals aligns with whale accumulation around $16, reinforcing the notion that major investors expect sustained support at this level.

Derivatives data hints at bullish confidence among traders
The Futures Taker CVD (90-day) metric shows a buy-side dominance, confirming that traders in derivatives markets favor long positions. 

This behavior reflects growing optimism toward LINK’s short-term trajectory. As long-side interest intensifies, it could amplify spot market movements if retail participation follows suit. 

The synergy between reduced exchange supply and taker buy dominance suggests that bullish conviction is gradually building momentum across market segments, strengthening the recovery narrative for Chainlink.

Will Chainlink’s $16 wall fuel the next breakout?
Chainlink appears well-positioned to initiate a breakout from its current structure. 

The accumulation of over 54 million LINK around $16, combined with declining exchange reserves and buy-side strength in futures markets, highlights robust investor confidence. 

These converging factors suggest that the $16 zone could serve as a powerful springboard for recovery. 

A decisive move above $20 would likely confirm the beginning of a sustained bullish phase, solidifying $16 as the foundation for Chainlink’s next upward leg.

Sharplink has increased its ethereum holdings to over 859,000 ETH, valued at $3.5 billion, after acquiring another 19,271 ETH this week. The company continues to strengthen its balance sheet through strategic accumulation and disciplined treasury management. Treasury Growth Sees Sharplink's ETH Stack Hit 859,853 Tokens Sharplink's ethereum-focused treasury strategy continues to gain momentum.

Shiba Inu continues to attract new holders even as its price faces sustained pressure across the broader cryptocurrency market. The steady increase in wallet count highlights continued user interest in the token, signaling that investor confidence in the project remains intact despite volatility.

Growing Wallet Numbers Indicate Steady InterestA popular market commentator, Etherscan_SHIB, recently pointed out on X that the number of Shiba Inu on-chain holders has increased again. Citing data from Etherscan, the analyst revealed that wallet addresses holding SHIB grew by 0.01% in the past day to 1,546,558. The figure later rose slightly to 1,546,786, marking a daily increase of 0.003%.

Although the growth appears modest, it underscores a steady trend of new investors entering the ecosystem. Existing holders also appear committed to maintaining their positions, a sign of the community’s enduring faith in the project’s long-term potential.

Source: X

Etherscan_SHIB described the development as a sign of “strong momentum” in the Shiba Inu ecosystem and encouraged the community to continue building together. However, this rise in wallet numbers comes at a time when SHIB’s market performance has weakened sharply.

The token has struggled to maintain stability since October 10, repeatedly slipping below the $0.00001 mark. At the time of writing, Shiba Inu trades at around $0.000001041, with a market capitalization of $5.86 billion. 

SHIB Price Source: CoinMarketCap

SHIB’s value has dropped 47.52% over the past year, 52.9% year-to-date, and 23.28% in the past 30 days. The token is also down 2.89% daily and 8.34% weekly, reflecting the broader market downturn.

Challenges Limiting SHIB’s RecoveryWhile rising on-chain holders indicate resilience, several structural challenges continue to weigh on SHIB’s growth. One of the biggest hurdles is its enormous circulating supply, currently around 589 trillion tokens. Despite regular token burns, critics argue that this supply level severely limits SHIB’s potential to stage a strong rally.

At this supply, Shiba Inu would need a market cap of $52.09 billion to reclaim its all-time high of $0.00008845. Analysts note that achieving this valuation would be difficult given the project’s current momentum and limited institutional interest.

Another key issue lies in the team’s leadership structure. Shiba Inu’s developers have remained anonymous since the project’s inception, a trait once praised for promoting decentralization. 

In addition, utility challenges have dampened enthusiasm. Projects such as Shibarium, aimed at driving real-world adoption, have yet to deliver the expected impact. Critics argue that the team must focus on completing key initiatives, such as the NFT marketplace and metaverse, before pursuing new ventures.

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, /PRNewswire/ -- Silicon Labs (NASDAQ: SLAB), the leading innovator in low-power wireless, today announced the launch of the Simplicity Ecosystem, a next-generation suite of modular software tools with planned AI augmentation designed to transform embedded IoT development. Anchored by Simplicity Studio 6 and complemented by the emerging Simplicity AI SDK framework, the ecosystem unifies installation, configuration, debugging, and analysis into a single intelligent, developer-first environment that delivers automation and insight at every stage of product creation.

Introducing the new Simplicity AI SDK, coming in 2026.

The Simplicity AI SDK will allow developers to chat with their code through new AI-powered integrations.

"The Simplicity Ecosystem represents a major step in making intelligent, context-aware development a reality," said Manish Kothari, Senior Vice President of Software Development at Silicon Labs. "By integrating AI into every layer of our tools, we will give developers a platform that learns, adapts, and accelerates innovation across the entire IoT lifecycle."

From Integrated Development Environment (IDE) to Ecosystem

For more than a decade, Simplicity Studio has helped engineers build connected devices with speed and reliability. The new Simplicity Ecosystem extends that legacy by breaking the toolchain into modular, interoperable components, each designed to fit seamlessly into modern workflows, whether GUI-based or automated. The Simplicity Ecosystem supports Silicon Labs Series 2 and Series 3 devices and major IoT standards, including Bluetooth LE, Zigbee, Thread, Matter, Wi-Fi, Wi-SUN, and Z-Wave.

Core tools include:

Simplicity Installer – A lightweight package manager enabling on-demand installation of SDKs, examples, and tools. Developers can install only what they need, reducing overhead and startup time.
VS Code and CLI Integration – Simplicity Studio 6 embraces VS Code as its primary IDE, offering a flexible environment with a Simplicity Studio extension. Studio 6 also features generation of a modern CMake & Ninja build environment, enabling robust CLI automations supporting a range of toolchains.
Device Manager – A unified interface for identifying, managing, and programming Silicon Labs hardware. It simplifies firmware flashing, serial communication, and board detection, supporting everything from bring-up to production.
Simplicity Commander – A command-line tool for programming, debugging, and security configuration. Engineers can erase, flash, or query devices, making it ideal for CI/CD and production automation.
Network Analyzer – A protocol-aware tracing tool for wireless traffic, offering real-time visibility into packet exchanges across Bluetooth LE, Zigbee, Thread, and Matter networks. Engineers can visualize events and diagnose performance issues efficiently.
Energy Profiler – A real-time power measurement tool that correlates energy consumption directly to code execution, helping developers minimize current draw in battery-powered designs.
Wireless Tools – A full suite of configuration, control/debug, and analysis tools for all wireless technologies, helping teams fine-tune wireless performance.
Each tool can function independently or as part of the complete Simplicity Ecosystem. Together, they deliver a modular workflow that simplifies setup, boosts productivity, and provides deep visibility into device behavior.

Evolving the Developer Experience with Simplicity AI SDK

Silicon Labs also revealed the Simplicity AI SDK, a framework that will extend the ecosystem's developer-first design into an AI-augmented workflow enabling significant gains in innovation and productivity. The Simplicity AI SDK combines context awareness and intelligent automation to accelerate development. It augments the engineer by acting as a collaborator that interprets code, surfaces insights, and assists with tasks across the lifecycle—from project setup to field debugging.

The first release will integrate with VS Code to let developers "chat with their code." It can explain functions, trace errors, and suggest improvements in real time, drawing on an understanding of project context and Silicon Labs SDKs. This collaboration between developers and intelligent tools marks a shift toward AI-assisted design where creativity and precision coexist.

At the heart of Simplicity AI SDK is dynamic context engineering, which gives AI agents the right data at the right time. This allows them to understand project structure, interpret documentation, and provide contextual support without manual lookup. Future updates will extend these capabilities across Silicon Labs' tools, enabling adaptive debugging, optimization, and application generation.

A full exploration of the Simplicity AI SDK's roadmap and philosophy is available in Silicon Labs Senior Vice President of Software Manish Kothari's blog post, "Shaping the Future of IoT Development with Simplicity AI SDK".

The Simplicity AI SDK will enter public access in 2026, beginning with developer feedback and beta testing.

Get Started with the Simplicity Ecosystem

Simplicity Studio 6 is available today for download at https://www.silabs.com/software-and-tools/simplicity-studio.

Public launch of the Simplicity AI SDK is planned for 2026. Join the Simplicity AI SDK early access waitlist to be among the first to receive updates.

About Silicon Labs

Silicon Labs (NASDAQ: SLAB) is the leading innovator in low-power wireless connectivity, building embedded technology that connects devices and improves lives. Merging cutting-edge technology into the world's most highly integrated SoCs, Silicon Labs provides device makers with the solutions, support, and ecosystems needed to create advanced edge connectivity applications. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Silicon Labs has operations in over 16 countries and is the trusted partner for innovative solutions in the smart home, industrial IoT, and smart cities markets. Learn more at www.silabs.com.

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(AKRBP.OL), opens new tab, Norway's second-largest listed oil company, posted on Wednesday a slightly higher-than-expected core profit for the third quarter and increased its 2025 production guidance.

Its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) fell to $2.3 billion for July-September, from $2.6 billion a year earlier, slightly beating the $2.2 billion expected in a company-compiled

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"In the third quarter, we continued to demonstrate stable and efficient operations across a diverse portfolio," Aker BP's CEO Karl Johnny Hersvik said in a statement.

Development of the company's new projects, including its flagship 700 million barrels of oil equivalent Yggdrasil, progressed as planned, he added.

The company revised its full-year production guidance to 410,000-425,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boed), up from previous a guidance of 400,000-420,000 boed.

It maintained full-year dividend guidance at $2.52 per share.

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(BP.L), opens new tab, plans to halt development of the U.S. Beacon offshore wind power project and lay off its U.S. employees in the coming months, the company said in a statement.

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JERA Nex BP said it did not see a viable path to develop the Beacon project in the current environment and it concluded that it cannot continue investing in the market, adding that it would close its operating activities in the U.S.

The company, however, will retain the Beacon lease rights off the coast of Massachusetts and wait for a more favourable moment to resume development, it added.

BP and JERA agreed in December to form one of the world's largest offshore wind operators, as part of BP's efforts to reduce its exposure to renewables.

The joint venture was formally established in August with a portfolio of operating assets and development projects totalling a net potential generating capacity of 13 gigawatts.

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