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The controversial social media personality, Andrew Tate, issued another crypto warning on October 17, claiming that Bitcoin (BTC) is going to drop all the way to $26,000.

​Weighing in on this week’s crypto slump, the former kickboxer let his followers on X know that the reason the market is crashing further is that there are still people who are optimistic that we’re only witnessing a short-term setback.

​Once the sentiment changes entirely, that is, when everyone has lost their money and there are no traders bold enough to go long anymore, the tides are going to turn, and that’s when new all-time highs (ATH) are going to come in.

​“It’s going down because you think it won’t. So everyone’s max-longing because the market’s become super volatile. Most people have lost all of their money, so everyone’s like ‘Well, it can’t go any lower!’… Everything can always get worse…” said Tate. 

“It will continue to get worse until all of the optimism is gone, until all the longs have stopped being placed, til everyone’s out of money, til nobody’s gonna profit. Once that is in place, once nobody is gonna make it all back with one trade… then we go to all-time high,” he added.

Crypto market continues to fall
The cryptocurrency market experienced another flash crash in the hours leading up to Tate’s rant, plunging $150 billion in a matter of hours and intensifying the already steady downward trend.

Without exception, the top 10 digital assets had fallen sharply on the day. Bitcoin slid 5.6%, while Ethereum (ETH) lost 7.16%. At the same time, XRP and Solana (SOL) recorded declines of 7.69% and 8.23%, respectively. Cardano (ADA) and BNB, however, were hit hardest, plummeting 9.84% and 11.93%. Andrew Tate’s own meme coin itself, Daddy Tate (DADDY), is 8.49% in the red as of the time of writing.

The downturn was driven by broader macroeconomic concerns, particularly the escalating tensions between the U.S. and China, which have affected both digital and fiat markets, pushing investors toward hedges such as gold, which traded at $4,339 per ounce, up another 1.14% on the daily chart.

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The cryptocurrency market has been hit by another sharp crash, with Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and major altcoins plunging in the last 24 hours. Bitcoin has dropped below $106,000, falling nearly 5%, while Ethereum is down over 6% to around $3,790.

XRP, which recently traded above $2.40, is now at $2.28 and faces increasing pressure amid fears of a deeper fall below the $2 level. BNB trades near $1,070, Solana (SOL) at $181, and Cardano (ADA) at $0.62. Dogecoin (DOGE) has fallen to $0.18, and TRON (TRX) is hovering around $0.30.

Across the board, the market’s total capitalization has fallen to $3.57 trillion, marking a 5.63% daily decline. The average crypto RSI (Relative Strength Index) stands at 36.7, an oversold territory that often means panic-driven trading.

Why the Market Is CrashingSeveral factors appear to be driving this sell-off. Analysts have observed a brewing regional banking crisis in the U.S., with smaller institutions like Western Alliance Bank and Bank of California facing heavy losses. The collapse of regional lenders Tricolor and First Brands has also renewed fears of a wider financial strain.

This has led to a liquidity squeeze in the U.S. banking system. According to reports, banks have borrowed nearly $7 billion from the Federal Reserve’s standing repo facility in just one session.

Market Manipulation and Trader LiquidationsA surge in leveraged long positions may have made this downturn worse. Over the past week, traders placed billions of dollars in bets that Bitcoin and altcoins would continue rising.

When prices started to fall, these overleveraged positions were liquidated, triggering a cascade of automatic sell orders across exchanges.

What’s Next for the MarketAnalysts warn that the next few days could remain bearish. The combination of macro fears, regional banking stress, and leveraged unwinding has set up the perfect storm for volatility.

Still, a bounce is possible once panic selling cools off. Historically, Bitcoin corrections of 5–10% during bull markets have often served as reaccumulating zones before the next leg up.

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Tokenized Gold and Bitcoin Mining Unite in a Dual Financial StrategyHong Kong-based DL Holdings Group Limited has announced a strategic partnership with Antalpha, a global digital asset financial services provider. The collaboration, valued at up to $200 million, combines tokenized gold assets and Bitcoin mining infrastructure, forming a “dual strategy” at the crossroads of traditional and digital finance.

DL Holdings has already made its initial $5 million investment in Tether Gold (XAUT) and plans to acquire and distribute up to 100 million XAUT over the next 12 months. Each XAUT token, issued by Tether, is backed by physical gold bars stored in secure London vaults.

The company aims to make gold investment accessible on the blockchain for institutional and private investors through brokerage accounts and structured products. Antalpha will provide liquidity, custody, and XAUT-secured lending through its RWA Hub platform, and plans to establish physical vaults in global financial centers to facilitate gold redemption.

“We’re developing both the value store and the infrastructure of the digital financial world. By tokenizing physical gold, we’re reimagining the way value is stored and circulated,” said Andy Chen, CEO of DL Holdings and NeuralFin.

The partnership, first announced in early October, positions DL Holdings as Tether Gold’s key strategic partner in the Asia-Pacific region. Together with Antalpha, the company will develop yield-enhancing products, secured lending, and structured solutions for high-net-worth clients.

Investing in Gold and Bitcoin InfrastructureAmid global inflation and geopolitical uncertainty, gold prices have surged more than 60% year-to-date, while the tokenized gold market has grown beyond $3 billion, becoming the largest segment of tokenized real-world assets (RWAs).

In parallel, DL Holdings is committing another $100 million to expand its Bitcoin mining infrastructure. The firm has already purchased several thousand high-performance mining machines and is preparing to buy approximately 3,000 Antminer S21s from Bitmain. Current capacity yields about 350 BTC annually, with a medium-term target of 1,500 BTC per year.

Antalpha’s Role and the “Golden Triad”As a strategic partner, Antalpha will offer funding, technology support, and risk management, helping to create transparent access channels to Bitcoin for both private and institutional investors.

“By investing in large-scale hashrate, we are strengthening the foundation of digital assets. These two strategies—gold and Bitcoin—complement each other and form the core of DL’s competitive advantage in the global financial market,” Chen said.

Antalpha is a key financial partner of Bitmain, the world’s largest mining equipment manufacturer, which controls roughly 75% of the global market. The collaboration between DL Holdings, Antalpha, and Bitmain forms a “golden triad” of technology, financing, and scalability aimed at building Asia’s leading Bitcoin mining enterprise.

DL Holdings previously tokenized stakes in ByteDance and Kraken, and converted its DL Tower (Hong Kong) and ONE Carmel (USA) properties into real-world assets (RWAs). These initiatives align with Hong Kong’s ambition to become a global hub for digital finance, reinforcing DL Holdings’ role as a pioneer in merging traditional and blockchain-based assets.

Key takeaways:

Market analysts believe the Bitcoin bull run could soon come to an end.  

BTC price risks a 50% correction to $52,200 if key support levels fail, according to technical analysis.

Bitcoin (BTC) fell to $103,500 on Friday, resulting in over $916 million in liquidations of leveraged long positions and dampening sentiment in BTC markets.

Investors appear to be losing confidence after two straight weeks of failing to hold prices above $110,000. But does this mean the bull run is over?

Bitcoin bull run “ends in 10 days”Bitcoin may only have a few days of price expansion left in the cycle, especially if it follows historical patterns from past bull runs, according to analyst CryptoBird.  

The Bitcoin “bull run ends in 10 days,” the analyst said in an X thread on Tuesday, basing the forecast on previous cycles.

Cycle Peak Countdown shows that the Bitcoin bull run is 99.3% done, as weak hands are shaken out “in a classic pre-peak pattern,” the analyst said.

“1,058 days since cycle low = 99.3% complete, with only 0.7% remains of this historic bull cycle. Our October 24 target is exactly 10 days away.”

According to the analyst, the ongoing pullback is right on schedule, adding that it appears to be a classic pre-peak behavior that occurs in every major cycle, as “final weak hands getting flushed before the euphoric top.” 

BTC/USD chart  Source: CryptoBirdIt has been 543 days since the 2024 Bitcoin halving, which put the BTC market “+25 days inside the historical 518-580 day peak window,” the analyst said, adding:

“We’re not just in the zone - we’re deep in the statistical heart where every major Bitcoin top has occurred.”Bitcoin price history. Source: CoinmetricsAs Cointelegraph reported, the Bitcoin Fear and Greed Index has hit yearly lows of 22, signifying “extreme fear” among investors. 

CryptoBird said that this represents a complete reset in market sentiment before BTC embarks on its final leg. 

“This emotional washout creates the perfect launchpad for final leg euphoria.”Bitcoin price could drop to $50,000: AnalystsBitcoin’s drop below key support levels today, including the 200-day simple moving average, has led to structural weaknesses, which could potentially lead to a deeper correction, according to analysts.

The price is “now testing the 0.786 fibonacci retracement level around $104,000,” analyst Daan Crypto Trades said in an X post on Friday, adding that losing this level would bring June lows at $98,000 into the picture. 

“Touching grass if bulls can’t manage to hold this level this week.”BTC/USD daily chart. Source: Daan Crypto TradesFellow analyst Captain Faibik highlighted that Bitcoin appears to be following a rising wedge pattern on the weekly chart, with a measured target of $52,200.

“The Bitcoin bull run is over,” the analyst said in a Friday post, adding:

“A 50% bearish correction is likely incoming in the midterm.”BTC/USD weekly chart. Source: Captain Faibik 
As Cointelegraph reported, retail interest in Bitcoin is already at bear market levels, reflecting caution and anticipation of deeper BTC price drawdowns.

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HBAR’s 50-day and 200-day EMAs are nearing a Death Cross, signaling weakening momentum and potential end of its three-month bullish trend.Futures funding rates show indecision among traders, reflecting low confidence and increasing short-term volatility.HBAR trades at $0.159; falling below $0.154 could target $0.145, while a rebound above $0.180 may push it to $0.198.Hedera (HBAR) price is witnessing a concerning trend reversal after weeks of attempts to sustain bullish momentum. 

The altcoin had been validating a potential breakout pattern, but mounting bearish pressure threatens to derail it. The current trajectory suggests that the bullish setup may fail as technical indicators flash red.

Hedera Faces A Death CrossThe 50-day and 200-day Exponential Moving Averages (EMAs) are on the verge of forming a Death Cross, a classic bearish signal. This event occurs when the 50-day EMA falls below the 200-day EMA, confirming a shift in market structure. A completed Death Cross would indicate accelerating bearish momentum for HBAR.

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This development marks the end of a three-month-long Golden Cross that had previously supported upward movement. As sentiment weakens, traders are turning cautious, with selling pressure rising across exchanges. Historically, Death Cross formations have preceded notable price corrections, suggesting HBAR may struggle to maintain its bullish structure.

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HBAR Death Cross. Source: TradingViewThe funding rate in the HBAR derivatives market reflects heightened uncertainty among Futures traders. Over the past few days, the rate has fluctuated significantly, indicating indecision between long and short positions. Such instability highlights a lack of conviction, leaving HBAR’s short-term direction vulnerable to broader market shifts.

Without a clear bias toward bullish or bearish positioning, HBAR could remain range-bound or even slip further as liquidity dries up. For any meaningful recovery, a return of investor confidence and positive funding rate stability will be essential.

HBAR Funding Rate. Source: CoinglassHBAR Price Could FailHBAR is trading at $0.159 at press time, moving within a descending broadening wedge pattern. While this formation is typically considered bullish, prevailing technical and sentiment indicators suggest potential failure.

If bearish pressure intensifies, HBAR could fall through the downtrend line. This could result in the altcoin slipping below $0.154 and targeting $0.145 in the coming days.

HBAR Price Analysis. Source: TradingViewConversely, if the three-month pattern remains intact, a reversal may propel HBAR above $0.180 and $0.188, eyeing a move to $0.198. This breakout would invalidate the bearish thesis and restore confidence among investors.

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The crypto loss streak continues for consecutive Fridays, wiping millions from traders who had hoped days of a market slump were well behind them. A crypto whale has lost over $1.4 million to liquidations from long bets on wrapped Bitcoin (wBTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Chainlink (LINK).

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Shark Tank investor Kevin O’Leary criticized Ethereum, claiming it “cracks under pressure” after gas fees surged above $1,000 during heavy network traffic.
He compared Ethereum to a one-lane highway, questioning its scalability as real-world adoption grows.
Ethereum developer Adriano Feria responded, explaining that Layer 2 solutions handle most transactions while Layer 1 prioritizes security and institutional settlement, highlighting Ethereum’s robust ecosystem.

Kevin O’Leary, Canadian businessman and TV personality, has raised concerns over Ethereum’s ability to handle increasing blockchain activity. In a recent post on X, he said he witnessed significant network congestion, leaving users paying over $1,000 in gas fees for relatively small transactions. The spike in fees, according to O’Leary, coincided with heightened market volatility and a surge in retail transactions, highlighting the network’s limitations under stress.

Investor Highlights Real-World Network Pressure
O’Leary described Ethereum as a single-lane highway struggling under heavy traffic, comparing transaction congestion to a toll booth bottleneck. He argued that the recent surge exposes Ethereum’s weaknesses as adoption rises and more users interact with the blockchain in real-world scenarios.

“If you’re buying something for $1.50 and have to pay a thousand to move it, that’s a clear sign of stress,” he said.

He also noted that such congestion could deter smaller investors from using Ethereum for everyday transactions, potentially slowing mainstream adoption temporarily.

Developer Emphasizes Layer 2 Solutions And Security
Ethereum developer Adriano Feria countered that Layer 1 is designed as a final settlement layer, focusing on security, neutrality, and auditability. Feria explained that most high-frequency transactions are handled by Layer 2 rollups, capable of processing hundreds of transactions per second.

“Institutional users rely on Ethereum’s security and reliability, not just raw throughput,” Feria stated, pointing to ongoing usage by Coinbase, BlackRock, Visa, and Sony.

Feria also highlighted that Ethereum’s infrastructure continues evolving, with upcoming protocol upgrades expected to further improve efficiency without compromising security.

Despite O’Leary’s criticism, Ethereum’s broader ecosystem continues to expand. Layer 2 solutions are scaling rapidly, offering faster, cheaper transactions while maintaining the integrity of Layer 1. With billions in stablecoins, tokenized funds, and real-world assets now settled on Ethereum, the network remains a key player in institutional adoption.

O’Leary also linked the congestion to increased on-chain adoption spurred by legislative initiatives such as the Genius Act. He suggested that as blockchain payments gain traction in the real world, scalability will remain a visible challenge, but one that the Ethereum ecosystem is actively addressing through its layered infrastructure.

Fri, 17/10/2025 - 14:24

Meme coin Shiba Inu (SHIB) eyes price drama as adding a zero is no longer a threat, and deleting it is the goal.

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For months, the Shiba Inu (SHIB) price narrative was defensive — could the once-popular meme coin avoid adding another zero to its quote as multimonth market pressure pushed it closer to collapse territory? That was the game traders played every week: survival, not growth. 

The latest turn happened last Friday, which is already dubbed a "Black Friday," flipping the narrative. The worst happened, and instead of fearing another decimal, SHIB watchers are again whispering about the dream scenario — deleting one.

SHIB/USD by TradingViewThe Shiba Inu coin's price today sits at $0.00000972, just under the ten-thousandth mark. It slipped through the long-standing $0.00001178 support in early October and even printed a deep wick at $0.000006, when liquidity vanished for a moment. 

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The recovery back near $0.00000970 did not erase the damage, but it changed the tone: instead of bracing for a fresh zero, holders are asking if this base can become the launchpad for a breakout that finally takes one away.

Exchange flows, in the meantime, whiplashed billions of tokens, suggesting that whales are still maneuvering aggressively rather than abandoning the SHIB ship. The holder count even edged up to 1,545,726 wallets, with transfers up 3.15% in 24 hours — not behavior you see in a dead market.

Bottom lineDeleting a zero will require SHIB to build volume above the recovered zone, keep whale supply off exchanges and amplify burn mechanics to chip away at circulation. 

But the fact that the conversation is no longer about defending against collapse and is instead about attacking another decimal place shows that sentiment regarding SHIB right now is rather bearish.

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What to Know:

Bitcoin is back down dangerously close to the $100K barrier
A long-term recovery for Bitcoin looks clear
Bitcoin Hyper could be part of that journey with a Layer-2 solution to Bitcoin’s scalability woes
The $HYPER presale has already raised almost $24M

The Bitcoin Hyper presale is approaching a major milestone with $24 million worth of $HYPER tokens sold. We’ve observed significant whale activity during the presale, including purchases of $379.9K, $274K, $196.6K, and $145K.

In contrast, Bitcoin has had a rocky few weeks. Over the past two months, the price of $BTC peaked above $120K twice but then fell sharply after a flash crash on October 10. Although it appeared to be stabilizing, Bitcoin dropped today to around $103K.

Many point to the ripple effects from Trump announcing 100% tariffs on China, which in turn led to over $19B of leveraged crypto positions being liquidated. Now, smart money is shifting capital from Bitcoin into smaller crypto projects with higher potential upside, anticipating that Bitcoin will eventually recover.

The Bitcoin Hyper project could be the next 1000x crypto if it manages to make Bitcoin more appealing to retail and Web3 crypto users. One of the main problems with Bitcoin is that it’s slow, which drives transaction fees up and scales poorly when more users compete for resources on the blockchain.

That’s where Bitcoin Hyper comes into play. It’s a Layer-2 project that utilizes a Solana Virtual Machine (SVM) to process $BTC transactions more quickly than the Bitcoin network, leveraging Solana’s parallel processing capabilities.

Is the Bitcoin Network Inherently Slow?
There’s a limit to how quickly each trade can be added to the blockchain. When a transaction occurs, it must be confirmed by the network and added to the blockchain, a process that typically takes approximately ten minutes. However, this is just the ideal case.

Each block has a maximum file size, so any extra transactions that don’t fit are queued and added to a later block instead. It’s estimated that the current maximum speed of the Bitcoin network is around 7 to 10 transactions per second.

If you’re wondering why your transaction fees are increasing, it’s because there’s a bidding war on the Bitcoin network to get priority transactions processed as more users join the network. That’s not a problem if you’re a long-term $BTC investor, but it becomes a nightmare if you want to use $BTC for Web3 applications.

Caption: Source: qu.ai
The problem is that, according to most blockchain devs, if you want a decentralized blockchain, you either have to choose one that’s secure or scalable. For Bitcoin Layer-1, security is the top priority – which is why long-term investors prefer $BTC for its rock-solid security guarantees.

However, it’s hard to deny the advantages that high-speed programmable blockchains like Ethereum and Solana have brought to the Web3 world. If Bitcoin could offer similar features, there’s no telling how high the price of $BTC could go.

That’s the idea behind Bitcoin Hyper, which uses Bitcoin’s Layer-1 as a security guarantee while transferring transactions into an SVM for faster processing. Let’s take a look at exactly how Bitcoin Hyper works.

How does $HYPER solve these issues?
The Bitcoin Hyper network utilizes the existing Bitcoin blockchain as a trusted ledger that the SVM reads from, serving as the foundation for Layer-2. It accomplishes this through a Canonical Bridge, which holds $BTC in custody while it is being used on the network Layer-2.

Essentially, you send $BTC to the Canonical Bridge, and an equal amount is minted for you as wrapped $BTC on the Layer-2. You can then use your $wBTC in various dApps or swap it with other cryptocurrencies, just like any other crypto token, while your $BTC stays secure on the Layer-1.

Caption: The Bitcoin Hyper infrastructure allows for easy onboarding and withdrawal of $BTC

These transactions are recorded on a separate temporary ledger on Layer-2, which is periodically committed back to Layer-1. When you want to withdraw your $BTC, you can simply send a withdrawal request along with the $wBTC you wish to burn, and your $BTC will be sent back from the Bridge.

By managing all these transactions on Layer-2, Bitcoin Hyper would enable the Bitcoin network to scale significantly with more users while placing minimal stress on the actual blockchain.

For more information on how the Bitcoin Hyper network operates, you can check out our ‘What is Bitcoin Hyper’ guide.

Why Will $Hyper Grow?
The Bitcoin network is experiencing another challenging period. Still, typically, dips in $BTC indicate heavy buying activity as whales fill their wallets with cheap Bitcoin, suggesting a potential rise for $HYPER as more users begin testing the scalability of the Bitcoin network to its limits.

As the official utility token for Bitcoin Hyper, $HYPER offers a range of features, including lower trading fees on the network, as well as access to the Bitcoin DAO and exclusive smart contract capabilities on select dApps within the Bitcoin Hyper ecosystem.

Our Bitcoin Hyper price prediction considers these features, along with Bitcoin Hyper’s overall value proposition. We believe that $HYPER could reach as high as $0.02595 if the developers successfully deploy a working Layer-2 network by the end of 2025.

Further away, we expect $HYPER could increase by 7.5 times to $0.08625. However, to reach this goal, the Bitcoin Hyper project would need to successfully attract a dedicated community by offering incentives for node operators and developers.

In the long term, we expect $HYPER to reach $0.253 if it continues to grow in tandem with $BTC. The whales seem to see potential in $HYPER – we’ve already seen purchases of $379.9K, $274K, $196.6K, and $145K.

Alongside a tidal wave of other purchases, these whale purchases have increased the value of the $HYPER presale to just under $2.4M, resulting in a presale price of $0.013125. You’ll need to act quickly if you want to lock in your tokens at this price – the presale is dynamic, so the price is constantly rising. Any $HYPER you buy now can be staked for up to 49% in annual rewards.

Click here for more information on how to buy Bitcoin Hyper.

Authored by Aaron Walker, NewsBTC — https://www.newsbtc.com/news/whales-buy-bitcoin-hyper-1m-presale-1000x-crypto/

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A stake pool operator accused Hoskinson of taking money from the Cardano treasury.
Hoskinson criticized the Cardano Foundation for proposing cuts to IOG’s development budget.
The IOG founder highlighted the “Midnight” project as the most transformative in Cardano’s history.

Charles Hoskinson, founder of Cardano and CEO of Input Output Global (IOG), has responded harshly to recent accusations labeling him with embezzlement. A stake pool operator (SPO) accused the CEO of taking money from the ecosystem’s treasury to fund his personal projects.

The controversy generated debate within the community, with many questioning why the SPO singled out Hoskinson while the Cardano Foundation generates profits from staking ADA.

For his part, Hoskinson called the accusations ironic, expressing his frustration at being portrayed as the ecosystem’s antagonist while the Foundation is praised. He criticized what he considers an inconsistent and negative narrative from certain sectors of the community.

This controversy uncovers a deeper conflict between Cardano’s two main entities. Hoskinson denounces that, despite his contributions, he is blamed for the project’s problems.

Tension between IOG and the Cardano Foundation
The friction between IOG and the Cardano Foundation is not new, especially regarding the allocation of treasury funds. A recent example is the Foundation’s proposal to cut 31 million ADA from the 2025 ecosystem budget.

According to Hoskinson, these cuts primarily targeted the core development funding allocated to IOG, which he interpreted as an attempt to undermine his company’s efforts.

Hoskinson has also criticized the Cardano Foundation’s unelected board for its, in his opinion, lack of accountability.

Despite the internal conflicts, Hoskinson remains steadfast in promoting Cardano’s future, highlighting the potential of the Midnight project, a privacy-oriented blockchain. He recently called it the “most transformative project in Cardano’s history.”

Hoskinson emphasized that Midnight’s partnerships (which include Brave, Bitcoin.com, and Google Cloud) are crucial, since, as it is a Cardano-native token, whoever adopts Midnight also adopts the Cardano ecosystem. Meanwhile, the ADA token has suffered in the market, losing key support levels and falling below $0.66.

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Today’s top news:

Crypto majors very red as Bitcoin hits 4-month low at $105,700
ETFs see biggest outflows since August with $530.9M
Charles Schwab plans to launch crypto custody in H1 2026
MegaETH partners with Chainlink for real-time data stream oracles
Meteora introduced its tokenomics and airdrop checker, trades at $1.08B premarket
📉 Crypto Selloff - “The Natives Did It”It’s been a long-standing joke: “Are the sellers in the room with us?”

Well, it turns out: Yes, indeed they are.

📌 What Happened?According to JPMorgan, the sharp crypto correction last week in crypto and carrying through this week was largely self-inflicted.

In a note to clients, the bank said the sell pressure came from crypto-native investors, not institutions.

The data backs that up: While open interest on Binance and other offshore venues cratered, CME’s institutional contracts barely moved.

It’s very much a tale of two markets.

Regarding on-chain crypto, the more than $19 billion in liquidations that slammed the crypto market on Friday have tremendously impacted sentiment and prices, neither of which have yet to recover.

Glassnode shows nearly $12 billion in futures open interest evaporated overnight, the biggest single-day decline in dollar terms ever.

Yet, institutional flow looks calm.

The ETFs have seen steady inflows through the turbulence. Across the past two weeks:

BTC ETF inflows: $2.4B
ETH ETF inflows: $460M
CME’s Bitcoin open interest held steady, ETF outflows were minor, and Coinbase volumes even ticked up, suggesting that institutional money (smart money) mostly watched from the sidelines.

This was the crypto casino cleaning itself out, not TradFi calling it quits.

🧠 Why It MattersThe institutions have mostly still been buying through the pain —so who has been selling?

Answer: ancient whales and 4-year cycle believers.

There’s plenty of data showing the amount of Bitcoin sold this year from those ancient whales, many of whom were up billions. They said they were going to dump their coins on Wall St., and then they did.

And then one of the biggest anecdotal takeaways from the Asia crypto conference tour last month was that many Asian whales still believe in the 4-year cycle, and fully planned on selling this year aligned with prior cycles.

While this has put us in a painful spot, there are reasons to be optimistic.

The ancient whales will run out of Bitcoin at some point.
The four-year seasonality won’t last much longer.
And the institutions don’t care about any of this, just showing up to buy week after week.
Couple those reasons along with the recent on-chain leverage flushout and you have a nice foundation to set up a healthier base for the next leg upwards—not to mention the prospective gold-to-Bitcoin rally that typically takes place when gold leads (and boy, is it leading right now).

So stay the course, bulls—this too shall pass. And we have a good shot at seeing new ATHs still here in 2025…

🌎 Macro Crypto and MemesA few Crypto and Web3 headlines that caught my eye:

Crypto majors are very red with Bitcoin making a new 4-month low; BTC nearly -5% at $105,200, ETH -6% at $3,765, BNB -10% at $1,060, SOL -8% at $179
No notable top movers
The U.S. 10-year closed at its lowest level in over a year yesterday at 3.98%
Gold hit another new ATH yesterday near $4,400
Charles Schwab is on track to add spot crypto trading in first half of 2026
Eric Trump said that the Trump family has made more than $1 billion from its crypto ventures
New developer data from the Ethereum Foundation shows new devs in 2025 are building on EVM, Solana, Bitcoin, Polygon, and Sui the most
Coinbase announced plans to launch Coinbase Business as an all-in-one business payments platform, bundling stablecoin payouts, yield, tax tools for SMEs
BlackRock shared plans to adapt one of its money market funds to more specifically serve stablecoins
Visa said stablecoins have potential to revolutionize the $40T global credit market
MoonPay introduced ‘MoonPay Commerce’ as a way for merchants to integrate seamless crypto checkout and deposit products
In Corporate Treasuries / ETFs

The Bitcoin ETFs saw $530.9M in net outflows on Wednesday; the ETH ETFs saw $56.8M in net outflows
Cathie Wood’s Ark 21Shares saw its biggest outflows since August with $275.2M in net outflows yesterday
SharpLink raised $76.5M to buy more ETH via a 4.5M common stock sale (SBET -4% to $14.57)
Ripple Labs reportedly led a raise for $1B to build an XRP DAT
Newsmax announced plans to invest up to $5M in Bitcoin and Trump coin for a digital asset treasury
Zeta Network secured a $231M private placement funded with Bitcoin
In Memes

Memecoin leaders are very red; DOGE -8%, Shiba -7%, PEPE -9%, PENGU -10%, BONK -10%, TRUMP -5%, SPX -14%, and FARTCOIN -11%
💰 Token, Airdrop & Protocol TrackerHere’s a rundown of major token, protocol and airdrop news from the day:

Meteora’s airdrop checker and tokenomics went live ahead of their TGE
MegaETH partnered with Chainlink to announce first of its kind real-time data streams as oracles for DeFi
Robinhood listed Aster, XPL and Virtuals in a surprise move
Yeet crossed $700M in wagered volume
Jito raised $50M from a16z in exchange for JTO tokens
Daylight raised $75M to build a decentralized energy network
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NFT leaders were mostly red; Punks -1% at 44 ETH, Pudgy -3% at 7.5, BAYC -1% at 7.78 ETH; Hypurr’s -9% at 1,125 HYPE
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OpenSea rolled out its Wave 1 farming rewards, with eligible users able to open their chests
Pudgy Penguin parent Igloo announced a partnership with Invariant to bring PENGU to Washington DC
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In brief
Whales are dumping SOL, AAVE, and ASTER, moving over $120M in assets to exchanges.
The sell-off contributed to the crypto market cap dropping by over 5% as altcoins posted losses on the day.
One entity took a $5M loss on ASTER, signaling a rush to exit rather than hold through volatility.
Whales are offloading significant altcoins, testing the crypto market's already fragile state and hindering its recovery.

The "smart money" retreat comes amid a broad market downturn.

The total crypto market capitalization has shed over 5% in the past 24 hours, dropping to $3.67 trillion, according to CoinGecko data. Ethereum, Solana, Cardano, and other major altcoins are posting losses of between 6% and 9% as they follow Bitcoin's steady decline, Decrypt previously reported.

The sell-off is widespread across asset types.

A Solana whale that had successfully traded meme coins in the past sold 61,845 SOL, worth approximately $11.5 million, over a four-hour period on Thursday, according to blockchain data.

A whale who nearly faced liquidation in April while using a looped borrow strategy to go long on AAVE has now opted to sell, EmberCN, a popular on-chain analytics account, tweeted on Thursday.

Over eight hours, the whale sold 88,227 AAVE worth $19.8 million, according to on-chain analytics platform Arkham, to repay all outstanding loans and exit the leveraged position.

Systematic selling is also hitting relatively newer tokens.

A whale that previously held 64.535 million ASTER has been systematically transferring its holdings to the Binance exchange, according to on-chain data. In the past week alone, it moved 58.608 million ASTER, worth $92.25 million, and appears to be nearing a full exit.

While transfer to exchanges is commonly considered as an intention to sell in the crypto space, it could also be done for margin requirements or staking as well. Hence, the recent Aster transfer is not a straightforward profit-taking transfer.

Another entity that participated in the World Liberty Financial public sale and later accumulated Aster has now transferred its 8.282 million token holding back to Bybit on Thursday.

With the recent market volatility and extended downtrend, the Aster whales have an unrealized loss of more than $5 million.

The sentiment is reflected in the prediction market Myriad, launched by Decrypt's parent company DASTAN, where users place just a 6% chance on Aster hitting $4 in November.

“It’s not uncommon to see whales offload or de-risk after last Friday’s major market drawback,” Deebs DeFi, a pseudonymous on-chain analyst at Bubblemaps, told Decrypt, adding that, “They may be fearful of a future black swan event.“

The coordinated selling across different wallets and assets paints a picture of large players reducing exposure, taking profits where available, and cutting losses where necessary, underscoring the persistent risk-off sentiment.

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Bitcoin miners just moved $5.6B to exchanges under AI escape plan Oluwapelumi Adejumo · 11 seconds ago · 4 min read

Mining operators are increasingly exploring AI hosting to counteract plummeting hashprice and shrinking Bitcoin margins.

Oct. 17, 2025 at 1:45 pm UTC

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Bitcoin miners are running out of room to breathe.

In the wake of a $19 billion market rout, operators have begun moving massive volumes of Bitcoin onto exchanges, a classic signal that sell pressure is building.

Data from CryptoQuant shows that between Oct. 9 and Oct. 15, mining wallets sent 51,000 BTC, worth more than $5.6 billion, to Binance alone. The largest daily transfer, over 14,000 BTC on Oct. 11, marked the biggest miner deposit since July 2024.

Bitcoin Miners Transfers to Exchanges (Source: CryptoQuant)Selling the reservesSuch spikes rarely happen in isolation. They usually appear when miners need liquidity to cover rising costs or hedge against price swings.

Analysts view these movements as a bearish on-chain signal, showing that miners are exiting long-term accumulation phases and preparing to sell.

Blockchain researcher ArabChain explained that large transfers from miner wallets typically indicate either direct liquidation or preparations for collateralized borrowing.

According to the researcher:

“Sometimes, miners also deposit coins to use as collateral for derivatives contracts or for financing purposes. In some cases, these deposits are merely technical reallocations—i.e., transfers between wallets associated with mining entities and trading platforms for regulatory or operational reasons.”

That change in behavior marks a turning point for the industry. For much of this year, miners were consistent net accumulators, banking on post-halving scarcity to drive prices higher.

However, they are now reacting to the opposite as shrinking margins and intensifying network difficulty drive their margin low.

A tougher race to every blockBitcoin mining difficulty, which measures how hard it is to find a new block, peaked above 150 trillion in September after seven consecutive positive adjustments.

According to Cloverpool data, the most recent epoch, ending at block 919,296, finally eased by 2.73%, offering brief relief after months of relentless upward pressure.

Difficulty adjustments happen roughly every two weeks, recalibrating the puzzle to ensure blocks arrive near Bitcoin’s ten-minute target.

A rising difficulty signals that more machines compete for rewards; a decline shows weaker miners have powered down. But even a slight drop hasn’t improved profitability.

According to Hashrate Index, hashprice, the revenue per terahash of computing power, has fallen to around $45, the lowest since April.

Meanwhile, transaction fees, which should help offset lower rewards, have cratered instead. So far in 2025, the average fee per block has been 0.036 BTC, the weakest since 2010.

Bitcoin Average Block Fees (Source: Hashlabs)Bitcoin mining analyst Jaran Mellerund said:

“It is a paradox that so many bitcoin miners completely disregard transaction fees. Nobody seems to even talk about them…In just a decade, these fees will be almost your sole source of income.”

With Bitcoin’s halving in April cutting block rewards to 3.125 BTC, miners are now competing in a zero-sum environment where every extra terahash of power reduces everyone’s payout.

Many smaller operations are already underwater, particularly those running older, less efficient rigs.

AI presents a lifelineFaced with razor-thin margins, major mining firms are discovering a lucrative alternative in AI and high-performance computing (HPC) hosting.

Over the past year, companies such as Core Scientific have retooled their massive data center footprints, which are already optimized for power, cooling, and fiber connectivity, to accommodate compute-hungry AI workloads.

Hashlabs reported that a 1-megawatt (MW) mining site operating efficient rigs at around 20 joules per terahash (J/TH) can generate about $896,000 in Bitcoin revenue annually at a BTC price of $100,000.

However, the same MW rented to AI clients for compute-intensive workloads can yield up to $1.46 million yearly in stable, contract-based income.

AI Data Center Constructions (Source: Nico Smid)Nico Smid, founder of Digital Mining Solutions, said:

“The rise of AI and high-performance computing (HPC) is transforming the global compute landscape and Bitcoin miners are feeling the impact firsthand. What started as parallel industries are now competing for the same critical resources: power, infrastructure, people, and capital.”

This pivot doesn’t mean miners are abandoning Bitcoin. Instead, they’re diversifying the same infrastructure that once secured the blockchain into a broader computing economy.

In practice, miners can remain solvent through hosting contracts while waiting for the next crypto upcycle.

What it means for BitcoinThe short-term read is clear that miner selling adds pressure to an already fragile market.

Historically, sustained inflows from miner wallets have preceded periods of consolidation or capitulation. But the longer-term story may prove more consequential.

If mining facilities continue morphing into hybrid AI-crypto data centers, Bitcoin’s security model, which depends on consistent hashpower incentives, could face structural change.

As profitability from pure block rewards declines, Bitcoin’s hash rate may increasingly depend on firms whose primary business is no longer mining alone.

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BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), the largest U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF, recorded two consecutive days of redemptions this week as Bitcoin tumbled below $105,000. 

According to ETF flow tracker data shared by HeyApollo co-founder Thomas Fahrer, IBIT sold 272 BTC on October 15 and another 272 BTC on October 16, bringing its two-day outflow to 544 BTC, worth around $57 million at current prices.

Despite the redemptions, IBIT’s holdings remain enormous. The fund still controls approximately 804,800 BTC, cementing its dominance among U.S. spot ETFs and making it the single largest institutional vehicle for Bitcoin exposure.

Bitcoin price crash
The mild outflows came as Bitcoin itself endured one of its sharpest drawdowns in months. The cryptocurrency’s market capitalization fell from $2.216 trillion on October 16 to $2.07 trillion the following day, erasing nearly $150 billion in value in under 24 hours. U.S.-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs collectively saw more than 4,800 BTC ($531 million) in single-day outflows, their steepest drawdown since August, highlighting investor caution as macro headwinds intensified.

US spot Bitcoin ETF flows. Source: HeyApollo
The market stress coincided with geopolitical tensions after President Trump threatened 100% tariffs on Chinese imports, sparking a global risk-off move. Gold climbed above $4,330 per ounce as investors fled to safety, while Bitcoin slipped through key technical levels.

The breach of its 200-day simple moving average at $107,400 and the expanding channel floor near $99,500 further reinforced the bearish momentum.

BitMEX chairman Tom Lee predicts Ethereum could flip Bitcoin in market cap, citing institutional adoption and the tokenization of financial assets as key drivers behind the potential flippening.

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Key Takeaways
How could China’s rising M2 money supply impact Bitcoin? 
Historically, increased Chinese liquidity has correlated with BTC price gains, potentially boosting global demand.

What is Bitcoin’s short-term price target based on current market data?
Market projections suggest a short-term target of $117,000, driven by liquidation clusters around that level.

Bitcoin [BTC] may soon experience a major influx of liquidity after one of its deepest shakeouts in recent months.

This time, all eyes are on Chinese investors as global liquidity trends could favor the asset, helping it reclaim its lost bullish momentum.

Chinese liquidity to Bitcoin’s rescue?
A recent report from Alphractal highlights a notable surge in China’s M2 money supply.

M2 money supply measures the total amount of money circulating in an economy that can be quickly converted into cash or used for spending. It is a key indicator of economic growth. According to the report, China’s M2 stood at $24.9 trillion, at press time, surpassing that of the U.S.

Historically, there has been a strong correlation between rising Chinese M2 and BTC’s market performance. An increase in M2 liquidity has often been followed by a corresponding rise in Bitcoin’s price.

Source: Alphractal

This happens because excess liquidity tends to flow into other asset classes, Bitcoin being one of the main beneficiaries under historical conditions.

Analyst João Wedson supports this outlook, noting that Bitcoin mining activity remains heavily concentrated in China. He said,

“There are still many Chinese miners and OG whales active in the market. As long as China’s M2 keeps increasing, global liquidity will likely continue to favor Bitcoin.”

An opposing view
Ray Youssef, CEO of NoOnes, presents a contrasting view on China’s liquidity and its impact on BTC. In an email, he explained,

“Most of the new liquidity is likely to be absorbed domestically within the nation’s economic system. China’s M2 expansion reveals what’s really happening under the hood of the global economy,”

Youssef believes China’s liquidity boost is an attempt to stabilize its internal economy, possibly by increasing money supply, rather than to stimulate external investments such as BTC.

Data from Sosovalue supports this argument, showing that Chinese demand for Bitcoin remains relatively low.

Hong Kong’s Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) continue to underperform, with total holdings valued at just $461 million, a sharp contrast to the $61.91 billion held by U.S. Bitcoin ETFs.

Source: Sosovalue

In fact, U.S. government-held Bitcoin alone is worth $34 billion, despite America’s money supply being about 2.1 times smaller than China’s.

Still, Ray Youssef acknowledges Bitcoin’s link to global liquidity:

“Monetary easing cycles, wherever they occur, reinforce the long-term case for non-sovereign assets. Bitcoin continues to evolve as a central part of that conversation,” he added.

Bitcoin cycle and short-term target
The potential for a continued rally now depends on whether Bitcoin maintains its repetition of a fractal cycle, a four-year pattern that has historically tracked the asset’s movements.

If Bitcoin follows this pattern, it could defy expectations tied to Chinese liquidity and rally further. However, if it breaks the pattern, a new high above the current level of $108,000 could emerge.

Short-term projections still point toward a $117,000 target, as suggested by the liquidation heatmap, which shows a cluster of short-seller positions around that price range.

Source: CoinGlass

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Southeast Asian country of Laos is planning to reroute power away from Bitcoin and crypto mining operations by the end of Q1 2026.

Laos To Direct Power From Crypto Mining To AI, EVs
As reported by Reuters, Laos is looking to shift energy to industries that contribute more to economic growth than mining operations related to Bitcoin and other cryptos.

BTC and some other blockchains use a consensus mechanism based on the proof-of-work (PoW), where validators known as miners compete against each other using computing resources (measured as “Hashrate“) to solve a mathematical puzzle. The first to find the solution earns the opportunity to add the next block to the chain and claim the associated rewards.

Before 2021, China dominated Bitcoin mining, hosting a significant part of the total world Hashrate. In May 2021, however, crypto mining in the nation fell prey to an infamous ban, leading to a sharp crash in the network Hashrate.

Filling the void left behind by Chinese miners, several energy-rich countries began attracting mining operations to their grids. Laos was one of them. “We proposed to the government in 2021 to supply to crypto mining due to the oversupply of electricity domestically,” said Chanthaboun Soukaloun, the country’s deputy energy minister, in an interview with Reuters.

Laos is a big hub of hydroelectrical power and a key exporter of clean energy in the Southeast Asian bloc. Despite its abundant energy reserves, the government has now judged that its power can be better allocated to supplying industries that produce more jobs and build domestic supply chains, instead of crypto mining.

The sectors the government is considering prioritizing include AI data centers, metal refining, and electric vehicles. Initially, the country had planned to cut off crypto mining completely this year, but abundant rainfall made it decide to maintain electricity supply for a while longer. Soukaloun said that the government is now planning to end supply by the end of the first quarter of 2026.

The shift isn’t a sudden one, as Laos has already been scaling back on crypto mining operations. Mining farms related to Bitcoin and other assets utilized a peak power of 500 MW back in 2021 and 2022, but their consumption is down 70% to just 150 MW today.

Speaking of Bitcoin mining, the global Hashrate has been on the decline recently, as the chart for the 7-day average value of the metric from Blockchain.com shows.

Looks like the 7-day average Hashrate set a new record last month | Source: Blockchain.com
The indicator set a new all-time high (ATH) in late September, but it has since seen a notable drop, indicating that miners are scaling back on their facilities.

Bitcoin Price
Bitcoin has witnessed a further drop of 3% over the last 24 hours that has taken its price back to the $107,900 level.

The price of the coin seems to have been on the way down since the ATH | Source: BTCUSDT on TradingView
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Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) fell below $104,000 on Friday before president Donald Trump said high tariffs on China "will not stand," easing trade tensions but doing little to stop the market's decline.

Trump's Tariff Comments Fail To Rescue Bitcoin PriceBitcoin stayed under pressure even after U.S. President Donald Trump said he believes the U.S. will "be fine with China" and answered "no" when asked if high tariffs would stand. 

The remarks briefly eased concerns over renewed trade tensions but had little effect on market sentiment.

Traders said the reaction reflected persistent caution across risk assets, with crypto markets still weighed down by tightening liquidity and weak inflows. 

The comments did not trigger a sustained rebound in Bitcoin trading volumes or price action.

Bitcoin Outflows Top $1.6 Billion As Liquidity Dries Up

BTC Netflows (Source: Coinglass)

Data from Coinglass shows that Bitcoin recorded more than $1.66 billion in cumulative outflows over the past five sessions, including $365 million on Oct. 17 alone. 

The consistent withdrawals highlight continued portfolio de-risking by both institutional and retail participants.

The selling pressure has drained short-term liquidity, making the market more vulnerable to price swings. 

Stabilization in exchange flows will be critical for any meaningful recovery attempt in the near term.

Bitcoin Chart Breakdown Raises Alarms On $100,000 Test

BTC Price Prediction (Source: TradingView)

Technical analysis: Bitcoin's daily chart confirms a breakdown below $108,000, where the 200-day exponential moving average (EMA) had previously acted as strong support. 

The breach shifts focus toward $103,500 as the next short-term demand zone, while $100,000 remains the main psychological and structural support level.

Momentum readings also show continued weakness. The RSI has dropped to 34, near oversold territory, while major moving averages have turned lower in alignment with the bearish trend.

Unless inflows stabilize, the next pivot could form closer to $100,000, with a deeper extension exposing $92,000 as the next major support area.

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Kriptovalūtu tirgus šonedēļ joprojām ir nestabils, taču analītiķi uzskata, ka labākais kriptovalūtas iepriekšpārdošanas piedāvājums jau ir atrasts. Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER) piesaista lielu uzmanību pēc tam, kad tā Layer-2 Bitcoin integrācija pārsniedza 23,9 miljonu dolāru iepriekšpārdošanas finansējumu, pārsniedzot prognozes un konkurējot ar vadošajām mēmu monētām par 2025. gada popularitāti.

Pieaugums notiek nestabilā situācijā. Bitcoin īslaicīgi sasniedza jaunu visu laiku augstāko līmeni 126 080 dolāru apmērā, pirms atkāpās zem 106 000 dolāru līmeņa pēc atjaunotajām ASV un Ķīnas tirdzniecības spriedzēm. Likvidācijas pieauga tirgos ar lielu sviras efektu, tomēr daudzi uzskata, ka korekcija ir optimistiska atjaunošanās.

Kapitālam rotējot ārpus “blue chip” monētām, mazākie “altcoins” un iepriekšpārdošanas piedzīvo atjaunotu pieplūdumu. Bitcoin Hyper hibrīdā identitāte – daļēji Bitcoin, daļēji mēms – šķiet, pilnībā atbilst pašreizējam investoru apetītei.

Bitcoin Hyper veido Layer-2 infrastruktūru uz Solana virtuālās mašīnas
Tā kā Bitcoin saskaras ar mērogojamības problēmām, Bitcoin Hyper ievieš modulāru Layer-2 ķēdi, izmantojot Solana virtuālo mašīnu (SVM). Tas ļauj veikt ātrākas transakcijas, izpildīt viedos līgumus un integrēt vietējās dApp un mēmu monētas – vienlaikus saglabājot Bitcoin drošības modeli.

Projekta tehnoloģiju kopums jau ir pārbaudīts CoinSult un Spywolf, un nesenā CoinSult drošības pārbaude neatklāja nevienu ievainojamību. Kombinācijā ar līdz pat 49% APY ieguldījumu atlīdzību un DAO balstītu pārvaldību, Bitcoin Hyper tiek uzskatīts par vienu no visvairāk lietderīgajiem iepriekšpārdošanas produktiem 2025. gadā.

Investoru sajūsma atspoguļojas skaitļos. Šī raksta tapšanas brīdī Bitcoin Hyper ir piesaistījis 23 951 187 ASV dolārus, un tokena cena pašlaik ir 0,013125 ASV dolāri.

Analītiķi prognozē sākotnējo vērtību 0,0583 ASV dolāri, kas nozīmē 345 % prognozēto pieaugumu, savukārt agresīvāki modeļi paredz pieaugumu līdz 0,1557 ASV dolāriem – vairāk nekā 12 reizes no pašreizējā līmeņa.

Bitcoin cīnās, lai atgūtu 113 000 ASV dolārus, kamēr aktivizējas alternatīvo kriptovalūtu rotācija

Lai gan Bitcoin joprojām ir tirgus barometrs, pēdējās cenu izmaiņas liecina par nenoteiktību. Kriptovalūta nespēja noturēties virs 108 000 ASV dolāriem un īslaicīgi noslīdēja līdz nedēļas zemākajam līmenim 105 646 $.

Atbalsts ķēdē paliek ap 104 772 ASV dolāriem, un tirgotāju realizētā cena tagad ir tuvu 116 000 ASV dolāriem. Ja BTC atgūs 117 000 USD līmeni, analītiķi prognozē virzību uz 126 000 USD–128 000 USD pretestības diapazonu.

Makroekonomiskie apstākļi ir dažādi. Inflācija ir zem 3 %, bet darba tirgus mīkstināšanās pazīmes un gaidāmās 2026. gada reformas liek gaidīt FED mēreno pagriezienu. Vēsturiski šādi pagriezieni ir izraisījuši kriptovalūtu rallijus, un dažas prognozes tagad paredz, ka BTC līdz gada beigām sasniegs 160 000–200 000 ASV dolāru līmeni.

Neskatoties uz šo potenciālo pieaugumu, kapitāla efektivitāte un infrastruktūras ierobežojumi joprojām ietekmē Bitcoin pieņemšanu, radot telpu mērogojamiem Layer-2 protokoliem, piemēram, Bitcoin Hyper.

Agrīnie $HYPER pircēji signalizē par pieaugošo sociālo impulsu
Iepriekšpārdošanas virālo izplatību nevirza tikai ažiotāža. Ietekmīgo personu vadītās Telegram grupas, Twitter tirdzniecības tēmas un Discord balstītās kriptovalūtu kopienas tagad Bitcoin Hyper atzīst par prioritāru.

Hyper speed, Bitcoin security. ⚡️

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— Bitcoin Hyper (@BTC_Hyper2) October 16, 2025

Daudzi agrīnās stadijas pircēji kā galvenos lēmuma pieņemšanas faktorus norāda zemo tirgus kapitalizāciju, Bitcoin saskaņotību un reālo lietošanas gadījumu arhitektūru.

”On-chain” datu izsekošana arī atklāj, ka maku aktivitāte atbilst pārliecinošai ICO pārdošanai: liela apjoma pirkumi, ilgs turēšanas periods un vairākkārtēja atkārtota ieiešana ar tiem pašiem makiem.

Atšķirībā no ”pump-and-dump” tokeniem, HYPER piesaista ilgtermiņa turētājus, kas paredz daudzfāzu izaugsmi, kas saistīta ar Layer-2 ieviešanu.

Ar atjaunoto interesi par “altcoin” sezonu, $HYPER klātbūtne labāko kriptovalūtu iepriekšpārdošanas izlases sarakstos strauji pieaug – to veicina gan kopienas atbalsts, gan fundamentālie rādītāji.

Bitcoin Hyper ieņem pirmo vietu 2025. gada labāko kriptovalūtu iepriekšpārdošanas sarakstā
Arī mediju pieminējumi strauji pieaug. Newsmax Inc. nesen apstiprināja līdz 5 miljoniem dolāru kriptovalūtu ieguldījumus, tostarp Bitcoin un Trump Coin, liecinot par pieaugošo institucionālo uzticību.

Taču mazumtirdzniecības uzmanība ir pievērsta Hyper, kas apvieno augstu APY ”staking”, zemu ieejas cenu un spēcīgu naratīvu – drošību, ātrumu un mēmu virālumu.

Atšķirībā no izolētiem mēmu projektiem, Bitcoin Hyper piedāvā funkcionālas integrācijas starp makiem, ieguldījumu platformām, pārvaldības slāņiem un ekosistēmas finansējumu – viss ar Solana līmeņa ātrumu un komisijas mksu efektivitāti.

Analītiķi turpina to virzīt kā labāko kriptovalūtas iepriekšpārdošanu 2025. gadā, it īpaši investoriem, kas meklē 10x–50x iespēju pirms nākamās “altcoin” rotācijas. Bitcoin dominances apstāšanās un mazāku kapitāla uzņēmumu pieauguma dēļ, tādi tokeni kā $HYPER arvien vairāk tiek uzskatīti par tramplīnu straujas peļņas gūšanai.

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Blockchain company Ripple is expanding its presence in corporate finance with the announcement of a $1 billion acquisition of GTreasury, a globally recognized leader in treasury management systems. The deal signals Ripple’s growing role in financial technology beyond cross-border payments.

In brief

Ripple is expanding into the corporate treasury sector with its $1 billion acquisition of GTreasury.
 The acquisition opens access to a massive multi-trillion-dollar treasury payments market and top global corporations.
CEO Brad Garlinghouse said combining Ripple’s blockchain with GTreasury’s expertise will improve how CFOs manage stablecoins and tokenized deposits.

Expanding Access to the Global Corporate Treasury Market
According to Ripple, the acquisition will provide a direct entry into the multi-trillion-dollar corporate treasury market, giving the company access to some of the largest and most established enterprises. 

Chief Executive Officer Brad Garlinghouse noted on X that the $1 billion transaction places Ripple within the $120 trillion corporate treasury payments market. He added that recent years have shown payments to be the most practical and impactful use of blockchain and cryptocurrency, which aligns with Ripple’s founding mission to modernize outdated financial systems that tie up large amounts of capital and create inefficiencies.

Garlinghouse noted that combining Ripple’s blockchain technology with GTreasury’s decades of experience serving leading global brands will help chief financial officers (CFOs) manage a range of assets, including stablecoins and tokenized deposits. He added that the partnership will also allow more efficient utilization of idle capital through access to repo markets provided by prime broker Hidden Road.

Operational Overview of Ripple’s GTreasury Deal
GTreasury offers treasury management systems that assist Fortune 500 companies in managing liquidity and risk. Under this deal, its system will be integrated into Ripple’s growing range of financial tools.

Other key details to know about the transaction and how it will operate

Clients will be able to manage cash and digital assets in real time, optimizing liquidity and improving efficiency across treasury operations.
Ripple plans to provide 24/7 cross-border payment services at competitive rates, addressing inefficiencies in traditional payment systems.
The partnership will help clients unlock idle capital by connecting to the global repo market through Hidden Road.
The transaction is subject to regulatory approval and is expected to close in the coming months.

Strengthening Ripple’s Broader Expansion
Meanwhile, prior to this deal, Ripple had acquired prime broker Hidden Road and stablecoin platform Rail, making GTreasury its third acquisition in 2025. 

The company’s efforts to expand its ecosystem are evident in the growth of its U.S. dollar stablecoin, launched last year. Its supply has surpassed $840 million across the XRP Ledger and Ethereum networks. Integrating this digital asset with GTreasury’s treasury systems is expected to enhance Ripple’s capacity to serve major corporations that are increasingly adopting digital assets in their financial operations.

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Solana Labs co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko believes stablecoins will form the backbone of the next major wave of blockchain adoption, driving trillions of dollars in on-chain activity across global markets.

In a wide-ranging interview, Yakovenko reflected on Solana’s journey from its early fundraising struggles to becoming one of the world’s largest layer-1 blockchains. He argued that while the regulatory environment in the United States has pushed many crypto startups offshore, the innovation potential of stablecoins remains too big to ignore.

For Yakovenko, stablecoins represent the most practical use case for blockchain technology today. That is, a frictionless bridge between traditional finance and decentralized systems. 

“Crypto, to me, means cheaper, faster finance for consumers,” he said. “A lot of crypto is kind of the continuation of the growth of the internet and software, and this is specifically software eating the finance world.” He added.

Despite the regulatory headwinds, Yakovenko has remained committed to building in the U.S., calling it “the best place to start a company” thanks to its engineering talent and venture ecosystem. But he warned that excessive legal costs and uncertainty have driven smaller founders away.

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Stablecoins and the Future of Blockchain Finance
Yakovenko sees stablecoins as the foundation of a new “internet capital market,” one that can rival traditional systems in speed, reliability, and scale. 

The Solana co-founder envisions a global network where stablecoins enable seamless cross-border payments, decentralized finance (DeFi), and tokenized assets, all while maintaining the transparency and security of blockchain technology.

Reflecting on Solana’s resilience after the FTX collapse, Yakovenko praised developers who continued to build, citing their grit as a key reason the ecosystem recovered.

With Solana’s infrastructure now powering some of the fastest blockchain performance in the industry, Yakovenko believes stablecoins will soon unlock mainstream, trillion-dollar applications. “It’s just software eating the finance world,” he said. And stablecoins are the first real taste of it.

This collaboration enables smart contracts to access real-time, high-frequency market data with sub-second latency. It paves the way for applications like perpetual contracts, prediction markets, and stablecoins to achieve centralized exchange-level responsiveness.

After a volatile week of failed recoveries and fading momentum, Ethereum price is showing renewed signs of strain as it slips deeper into correction territory.

Summary

Ethereum price has fallen nearly 7% in 24 hours and 12% over the past week, erasing recent gains.
The token is now trading near $3,773, about 15% lower than last month’s levels, signaling mounting weakness.
The $3,800 support level is critical, with a weekly close below it risking a slide toward $3,450–$3,500, where heavy liquidity and prior buying interest sit.
A recovery above $3,800 and $4,250 would require renewed institutional demand and strong ETF inflows to shift momentum back in favor of bulls.

Ethereum’s latest decline has left the token trading at $3,773, down nearly 7% for the day and over 12% on the week, per data from crypto.news.

The persistent downward pressure has erased near-term gains and put ETH more than 15% lower than its price from one month ago, confirming a deepening weakness in the market.​

Last week’s sharp market crash set the tone for the token’s decline, sending it briefly below $3,500 before a rapid weekend bounce restored Ethereum (ETH) to a resistance area just above $4,250. This level has formed a critical technical marker since August, acting as key support during rallies and stiff resistance during recent corrections.

As ETH clawed its way back to $4,250 following the crash, it was met with heavy selling pressure. Technical indicators point to continuing market fatigue and an absence of bullish conviction. 

With sellers in control and momentum indicators flashing, ETH could be set for a deeper correction toward $3,500, a pivotal level for both short- and medium-term price action.

Ethereum price outlook
ETH is currently wedged just under a key weekly support level that has repeatedly shaped its price action over recent months. Higher time frame levels like this often see price move through them intraday, but a weekly close below $3,800 raises the risk that this support could flip to resistance, setting a new hurdle for bulls. 

Ethereum price chart | Source: TradingView
If ETH closes the week below $3,800, traders will likely set sights on $3,450, where aggressive buying previously sparked a sharp rebound. Conversely, a weekly close above $3,800 would reignite bullish hopes. ETH could then target a fresh run at $4,250, an area that has consistently acted as major resistance since August.

Overcoming that wall will require more than just technical momentum. Strong volume and visible buying from institutional investors, corporate ETH treasuries, and robust ETF inflows will be essential catalysts. Without these supportive forces, ETH’s outlook remains vulnerable, with $3,500 increasingly in play.

Bitcoin’s (BTC) price continues to struggle, slipping below key support levels even as investors hope for a shift of capital from gold’s ongoing rally into the leading cryptocurrency. Market analysts note that Bitcoin is now at its most oversold level against gold since late 2022, based on the 14-day Relative Strength Index (RSI), which recently fell to 22.20. Typically, RSI readings below 30 signal oversold conditions—suggesting that Bitcoin may be undervalued relative to gold after heavy selling pressure.

However, technical analysts warn that an oversold RSI doesn’t automatically guarantee a rebound. For a sustainable bullish reversal, confirmation from other indicators—like rising trading volume, bullish divergence, or signs of downtrend exhaustion—is needed. Without these, Bitcoin’s weakness could persist, with sellers maintaining control in the BTC/Gold ratio.

Adding to bearish sentiment, the BTC/Gold chart has confirmed a “death cross,” where the 50-day simple moving average (SMA) falls below the 200-day SMA—a pattern historically viewed as a negative signal for price momentum. Bitcoin’s dollar pair (BTC/USD) mirrors this bearish outlook, trading below its 200-day SMA and approaching the lower edge of its expanding price channel near $99,500.

The 14-day RSI for BTC/USD has yet to enter oversold territory, while the MACD histogram continues to show deeper negative bars, both suggesting that the sell-off could continue. Momentum traders may add to downward pressure as prices stay below the 200-day SMA.

Despite the short-term weakness, Bitcoin’s 50-week SMA—around $101,700—remains a crucial long-term support. This moving average has historically acted as a foundation for bullish rallies, and a sustained hold above it could once again signal a potential turnaround for Bitcoin’s price trajectory.

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Gold has taken center stage in 2025. Spot prices recently climbed above $4,300 an ounce for the first time, marking a record high. Normally, in times of uncertainty, investors turn to the US dollar or treasuries. This year, it’s different. Gold is the safe-haven of choice, and people are taking notice.

The rally remains relentless. Since early 2024, gold has nearly doubled in value, leaving stocks, bonds, and even cryptocurrencies struggling to keep up.

But why? If you’ve been wondering the same thing, dive in.

Why Gold Is Surging So Much Gold has always been simple. It holds value and unlike industrial commodities, it doesn’t depend on factories or technology. It’s reliable, easy to trade, and a proven way to protect wealth.

Historically, gold has spiked during crises: $1,000 in 2008, $2,000 in 2020, and $3,000 after Trump’s tariff announcements. Today’s rally builds on these patterns but with added pressure from multiple fronts.

Investors are worried about government debt, fiscal stability, and the independence of the US Federal Reserve. Low interest rates and inflation fears make gold more attractive than cash or bonds.

Are People Losing Faith In the Dollar?The US dollar, long the default safe haven, is under pressure. In 2025, it has posted its biggest six-month drop in 50 years. Investors are taking their money out of fiat and turning to gold – a move experts call the “Debasement Trade.”

Political pressure on the Fed, tariffs, and global tensions are only adding fuel. That kind of uncertainty makes gold look even safer.

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China and Central Banks Leading DemandGeopolitics is reshaping gold markets. After Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, countries began diversifying reserves away from the dollar. Central banks now buy around 1,000 tons of gold per year, a huge reversal from previous decades.

China is at the center of this trend. The People’s Bank of China is reducing US treasury holdings and buying gold to support de-dollarization. With China as the world’s largest gold consumer and producer, its actions have global impact and provide steady support for prices.

ETFs and Retail InvestorsGold-backed ETFs are also driving the rally. By letting investors trade gold like a stock, ETFs have opened the market to retail and institutional buyers. September 2025 inflows were six times larger than expected, showing strong demand.

Silver and platinum are rising alongside gold, although their industrial uses give them slightly different market dynamics.

Bitcoin vs Gold: Still a Long RoadBitcoin has struggled to match gold’s momentum. Gold’s market cap now hits $30 trillion, while BTC would need a 1,500% rally to reach the same level. Year-to-date, gold is up ~65%, Bitcoin only 11%.

Peter Schiff, a noted Bitcoin skeptic, said, “It’s not just a de-dollarization trade but a de-bitcoinization trade. Bitcoin has failed the test as a viable alternative to the U.S. dollar or digital gold.”

It's not just a de-dollarization trade but a de-bitcoinization trade. Bitcoin has failed the test as a viable alternative to the U.S. dollar or digital gold. HODLers are in denial and their refusal to accept reality will cost them dearly.

— Peter Schiff (@PeterSchiff) October 16, 2025 Some remain bullish, like Mexican billionaire Ricardo Salinas, who says BTC could rally 14x to catch up with gold. But for now, gold dominates as the go-to safe haven.

What’s NextGold’s rally is unlikely to slow soon. Analysts at Goldman Sachs and Deutsche Bank expect it could reach $4,900 by year-end, driven by central bank purchases, ETF demand, and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty.

Any resolution of trade tensions or conflicts could ease the rally, but for now, gold is the safe haven that investors trust. 

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies may rebound if institutional interest grows, but for the moment, the spotlight remains firmly on gold.

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