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New York, United States, Oct. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Due to their inability to attract sufficient investment assets, the Board of Trustees of the Direxion Shares ETF Trust has decided to liquidate and close three ETFs (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”), based on the recommendation of the Funds’ adviser, Rafferty Asset Management, LLC. The Board concluded that liquidating and closing the Funds would be in the best interest of the Funds and their shareholders. The Funds closing are as follows:

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Direxion Work From Home ETF (Ticker: WFH, CUSIP: 25460G773)Direxion Daily Electric and Autonomous Vehicles Bull 2X Shares (Ticker: EVAV, CUSIP: 25460G146)Direxion Daily MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Bull 2X Shares (Ticker: XXCH, CUSIP: 25461A684) The Funds will cease trading on the NYSE Arca, Inc. (“NYSE”) and will be closed to purchase by investors as of the close of regular trading on the NYSE on October 23, 2025 (the “Closing Date”). The Funds will not accept purchase orders after the Closing Date. 

Shareholders may sell their holdings in a Fund prior to the Closing Date and customary brokerage charges may apply to these transactions. However, from October 23, 2025 through October 30, 2025 (the “Liquidation Date”) shareholders may only be able to sell their shares to certain broker-dealers and there is no assurance that there will be a market for a Fund’s shares during this time period. Between the Closing Date and the Liquidation Date, each Fund will be in the process of closing down and liquidating its portfolio. This process will result in a Fund increasing its cash holdings and, as a consequence, not tracking its underlying index, which is inconsistent with each Fund’s investment objective and strategy.

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There is no guarantee that the Funds will achieve their investment objectives.

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C3 Metals Inc (TSX-V:CCCM, OTC:CARCF) CEO Dan Symons spoke with Proactive about the company’s fully funded drill programs underway in Peru and Jamaica. 

Symons provided detail on the commencement of diamond drilling at the Khaleesi project in Peru. He explained that the project is located near several major operations, including Las Bambas and Constancia, and that C3 Metals has consolidated a 310km² land package in the area.  

The first-ever drill program at Khaleesi targets large copper soil anomalies and underlying geophysical signatures.  

"We saw double, triple and quadruple what gets us excited," Symons said in reference to copper-in-soil readings. 

The current campaign includes seven holes in the Skarn zone and another seven in the Porphyry zone. Drilling has already begun, with assay results expected from late November to early December. 

Symons also discussed progress in Jamaica, where the company is conducting a 14-hole scout drill program across a 5km gold trend at the Super Block project, in partnership with Geophysics Jamaica Ltd.  

Early holes have intersected broad zones of lower-grade mineralisation, but he noted that structural signs suggest the system is intact and largely untested at depth. 

The company is simultaneously advancing its Bellas Gate project in Jamaica with partner Freeport-McMoRan. C3 Metals remains fully funded across all three programs following a financing completed in March. 

Proactive: Welcome back inside our Proactive newsroom. And joining me now is Dan Symons. He is the CEO of C3 Metals.  

A couple of pieces of really interesting news over the last couple of days I want to cover with you. First off, you've started a diamond drill program at Khaleesi. Maybe you can take a step back and remind us about this project and what this drill program is designed to do? 

Dan Symons: Khaleesi has been arguably the top geologic target in our portfolio for quite some time. It's situated in Peru. We're surrounded by major companies and mines. We're less than 45km from Las Bambas mine, operated by MMG, and less than 45km from Constancia, operated by Hudbay Minerals. Around us are projects from Hudbay, BHP, and Rio Tinto. 

We did the work to consolidate 310km² in this area — likely the largest position for a junior now. We earned the trust of the local communities, which allowed us to start surface exploration last August. 

We uncovered a large copper soil anomaly — 1.9km by 650m. The northern half averaged 650ppm copper, the southern half 950ppm, and over the skarn zone 1,260ppm. For context, we get excited at 300ppm. We followed this with magnetic and IP surveys, which revealed anomalies over a kilometre in diameter. 

This is the first time the area has been drilled. We have all the permits in hand and have started drilling. 

So are you drilling right in the middle of the target, or exploring the outskirts as well? 

It's a bit of both. We're putting seven holes into the skarn zone — that's 3,000m — and another seven holes into the porphyry zone — that's 3,300m. Since we don't yet understand the dip of the ore body, we're drilling systematically to figure that out. We're also targeting the centre and edges of the anomalies and even placing a few holes under a glacial till zone that masks the soil geochemistry. The geophysical anomalies connect underneath that zone. 

And that's starting imminently, I’m guessing? 

The drill has already started turning. I’ve got videos and photos of the first core coming out. We expect assay results around late November or early December. 

I also want to ask you about Jamaica, because you've got some news on the Super Block. 

Yes, we reported results from the first four holes. We're in the middle of a 14-hole, 2,500m scout drill program over a five-kilometre gold trend. We own this project 50% with our partner Geophysics Jamaica Limited. 

The past-producing Pennants gold mine, which closed in 2004 and had a historic non-43-101 resource of 20 g/t, sits in the centre of this trend. We stepped out to the eastern side for the first four holes. While the mineralisation was lower grade, we hit the right structural setting and stockwork-type veins. This suggests we’re near the top of an intact system.  

Our average drill depth is only 170m so far. We’ll likely return to this area and drill to 300–350m to properly test the system. 

Lastly, I imagine you're getting a lot of inbound calls with metal prices the way they are — gold, copper, and so on. It seems like a good time to be drilling? 

Yes, we’re drilling across three projects and fully funded for all of them. We’re maximising discovery potential for shareholders. Freeport-McMoRan is fully funding the Bellas Gate project in Jamaica. We’re funding 50% of the Super Block program with our partner funding the other half. And we’re funding 100% of the work at Khaleesi. 

With the March financing, we expect to end the year with a healthy balance sheet. So, we'll have a lot of optionality going into 2026 based on the results.

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ATOM price prediction suggests recovery to $4.26 medium-term with potential $4.83 target by December 2025, despite current bearish sentiment at $4.13.

Cosmos (ATOM) is currently trading at $4.13, down 2.38% in the last 24 hours, as the cryptocurrency continues to face headwinds from persistent bearish moving averages. However, recent technical developments suggest a potential shift in momentum that could drive the ATOM price prediction toward more optimistic targets in the coming weeks and months.

ATOM Price Prediction Summary
• ATOM short-term target (1 week): $4.04-$4.06 range (-2% to -1.7% from current levels)
• Cosmos medium-term forecast (1 month): $4.26-$4.35 range (+3% to +5.3% upside potential)
• Key level to break for bullish continuation: $4.35 (24h high resistance)
• Critical support if bearish: $3.94 (immediate support level)

Recent Cosmos Price Predictions from Analysts
The latest Cosmos forecast from major prediction platforms shows a mixed but gradually improving outlook. Changelly maintains a conservative ATOM price prediction with targets between $4.01-$4.06 for the short term, citing persistent bearish indicators from declining moving averages. Their analysis points to continued pressure from the 50-day SMA at $4.45 and 200-day SMA at $4.46, both acting as significant overhead resistance.

CoinCodex presents a more optimistic Cosmos forecast, projecting an ATOM price target of $4.26 for the medium term with a potential 5.68% ROI. Their long-term prediction extends to $4.83 by December 2025, representing a substantial 20.28% return from current levels. This divergence in analyst views reflects the current transitional phase in ATOM's technical structure.

The market consensus reveals a critical juncture where short-term bearish sentiment conflicts with emerging medium-term recovery signals, making the current ATOM price prediction particularly nuanced.

ATOM Technical Analysis: Setting Up for Potential Reversal
Cosmos technical analysis reveals several compelling indicators that support a gradual recovery scenario. The RSI at 42.23 sits in neutral territory, avoiding oversold conditions while maintaining room for upward momentum. Most significantly, the MACD histogram shows a positive reading of 0.0062, indicating nascent bullish momentum despite the overall negative MACD reading of -0.0910.

The Bollinger Bands positioning provides additional insight into the ATOM price prediction framework. With ATOM trading at a %B position of 0.3117, the price sits in the lower third of the band range between the middle band at $4.28 and lower band at $3.89. This positioning suggests limited downside risk while offering substantial upside potential toward the upper band at $4.67.

Volume analysis from Binance spot market shows $9.16 million in 24-hour trading activity, which remains adequate to support meaningful price movements. The daily ATR of $0.18 indicates moderate volatility, providing opportunities for both entry and exit strategies.

Cosmos Price Targets: Bull and Bear Scenarios
Bullish Case for ATOM
The optimistic ATOM price prediction scenario targets an initial move to $4.26, representing the medium-term resistance level identified by CoinCodex. This target aligns with the 20-day SMA at $4.28, creating a logical profit-taking zone for short-term traders.

For sustained bullish momentum, ATOM needs to reclaim the $4.35 level (yesterday's high) and establish it as support. A successful break above this level opens the path toward $4.67 (Bollinger Band upper boundary) and eventually the longer-term ATOM price target of $4.83.

The key catalyst for this bullish Cosmos forecast would be a decisive break above the 20-day SMA with accompanying volume expansion, followed by reclaiming the 50-day and 200-day moving averages.

Bearish Risk for Cosmos
The downside ATOM price prediction centers around the immediate support at $3.94. A break below this level could trigger additional selling pressure toward the strong support zone, also at $3.94, creating a critical make-or-break scenario for bulls.

Extended bearish momentum could drive ATOM toward the 52-week low of $3.58, representing a 13% decline from current levels. This scenario would likely unfold if the broader cryptocurrency market experiences renewed selling pressure or if Cosmos-specific fundamental concerns emerge.

Risk factors to monitor include continued rejection at the 20-day SMA, declining trading volume, and any breakdown below the Bollinger Band lower boundary at $3.89.

Should You Buy ATOM Now? Entry Strategy
Based on the current Cosmos technical analysis, a layered approach offers the best risk-adjusted entry strategy. Conservative investors should wait for a pullback to the $3.94-$4.00 support zone before considering positions, with a stop-loss placed below $3.85.

More aggressive traders might consider entries on any bounce above $4.20 (pivot point) with a target of $4.26 for the initial profit-taking. A second entry opportunity exists on a confirmed break above $4.35 with stops below $4.15.

Position sizing should remain conservative given the mixed signals in the ATOM price prediction framework. Limiting exposure to 2-3% of portfolio value allows participation in potential upside while managing downside risk effectively.

The question of whether to buy or sell ATOM currently favors a cautious accumulation strategy rather than aggressive positioning in either direction.

ATOM Price Prediction Conclusion
The comprehensive Cosmos forecast suggests a gradual recovery trajectory with the ATOM price prediction pointing toward $4.26 in the medium term and $4.83 by December 2025. This outlook carries a medium confidence level based on the improving MACD histogram and neutral RSI positioning.

Key indicators to monitor for confirmation include sustained trading above $4.20, RSI movement above 50, and MACD line crossing above the signal line. Invalidation signals would include a break below $3.94 support or rejection at the 20-day SMA with declining volume.

The timeline for this ATOM price prediction to materialize spans 4-8 weeks for the initial $4.26 target, with the longer-term $4.83 objective extending into the final quarter of 2025. Success depends on broader market stability and Cosmos ecosystem developments supporting sustained investor interest.

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Litecoin shows bullish momentum with MACD histogram at 1.5126. Technical analysis suggests LTC price prediction of $130 by November 2025, representing 10% upside potential.

LTC Price Prediction: Technical Setup Points to $130 Target
Litecoin has been quietly building momentum above key support levels, with technical indicators aligning for a potential breakout toward $130. With the current price at $117.82, our LTC price prediction analysis reveals multiple bullish signals converging for an attractive risk-reward setup.

LTC Price Prediction Summary
• LTC short-term target (1 week): $125 (+6.1%)
• Litecoin medium-term forecast (1 month): $130-$135 range

• Key level to break for bullish continuation: $124.86 (immediate resistance)
• Critical support if bearish: $100.25 (strong support level)

Recent Litecoin Price Predictions from Analysts
The analyst community shows notable optimism in recent Litecoin forecast reports. 30rates.com projects a near-term LTC price target of $130, representing a 21.5% increase for October 2025, based on comprehensive technical analysis. This aligns with our own assessment of the current technical setup.

More aggressively, PriceForecastBot's AI-driven model suggests a long-term LTC price prediction of $257.46, though this extends well beyond our immediate forecast horizon. The consensus among analysts points to upward momentum, with the $130 level emerging as a common short-term target across multiple prediction models.

The convergence of these forecasts around the $130 level provides additional confidence in our Litecoin technical analysis, particularly given the current technical indicators supporting this trajectory.

LTC Technical Analysis: Setting Up for Bullish Breakout
The technical landscape for Litecoin presents a compelling case for upward movement. The MACD histogram reading of 1.5126 indicates strong bullish momentum building beneath the surface, while the RSI at 58.70 sits comfortably in neutral territory with room to run higher.

Litecoin's position within the Bollinger Bands at 0.78 suggests the price is approaching the upper band at $122.87, typically indicating continued upward pressure. The fact that LTC is trading above all major moving averages (SMA 7, 20, 50, and 200) confirms the underlying bullish trend structure remains intact.

Volume analysis shows healthy participation at $94.16 million in 24-hour trading, providing the liquidity necessary to support a move toward our LTC price target. The Average True Range of $5.08 indicates sufficient volatility to reach the $130 target within our projected timeframe.

Litecoin Price Targets: Bull and Bear Scenarios
Bullish Case for LTC
Our primary LTC price prediction targets the $130 level within 4 weeks, requiring a break above the immediate resistance at $124.86. This represents the 52-week high area and aligns with the upper Bollinger Band resistance.

A successful break above $130 could extend the Litecoin forecast toward $135-$140, where we expect stronger selling pressure to emerge. The bullish case relies on maintaining support above $117 and seeing continued MACD momentum expansion.

Bearish Risk for Litecoin
The bearish scenario for our LTC price prediction involves a failure to break $124.86 resistance, potentially leading to a retest of support at $100.25. This level coincides with both immediate and strong support identified in our technical analysis.

A break below $100 would invalidate the bullish thesis and could target the lower Bollinger Band near $99.93. However, given the current momentum indicators, this scenario carries lower probability in the near term.

Should You Buy LTC Now? Entry Strategy
For those asking whether to buy or sell LTC, the current technical setup favors a bullish stance with proper risk management. Consider entry points between $117-$119 on any minor pullbacks to the pivot point level.

Set stop-loss levels below $112 to limit downside risk, representing approximately 5% from current levels. This provides a favorable 2:1 risk-reward ratio targeting our $130 LTC price prediction.

Position sizing should remain conservative given cryptocurrency volatility, with a maximum 2-3% portfolio allocation recommended for this trade setup.

LTC Price Prediction Conclusion
Our comprehensive Litecoin technical analysis supports an LTC price prediction of $130 within the next 4 weeks, with medium-to-high confidence based on current momentum indicators. The confluence of bullish MACD readings, strong moving average support, and analyst consensus around this target level provides multiple confirmation signals.

Key indicators to monitor include maintaining support above $117, MACD histogram expansion, and volume confirmation on any breakout attempt above $124.86. The timeline for this Litecoin forecast extends through early November 2025, with interim targets at $125 providing shorter-term validation of the bullish thesis.

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Tony Kim
Oct 04, 2025 11:43

TRX price prediction shows mixed signals with analysts targeting $0.31-$1.09 range. Technical analysis reveals neutral RSI at 50.67 with bullish MACD momentum building.

The TRX price prediction landscape has become increasingly complex as TRON trades at a critical juncture near $0.34, presenting both bullish momentum signals and cautionary resistance levels. With analyst forecasts ranging dramatically from $0.31 to $1.09, understanding the technical framework becomes essential for determining TRON's next directional move.

TRX Price Prediction Summary
• TRX short-term target (1 week): $0.344-$0.350 (+1.2% to +2.9%)
• TRON medium-term forecast (1 month): $0.316-$0.371 range (-7% to +9%)
• Key level to break for bullish continuation: $0.35 (immediate resistance)
• Critical support if bearish: $0.33 (lower Bollinger Band)

Recent TRON Price Predictions from Analysts
The current TRX price prediction environment reveals a stark division among analysts. CoinCodex presents the most conservative outlook with targets of $0.344 short-term and $0.371 medium-term, representing modest gains of 1.2% and 9% respectively. Their analysis points to a Fear & Greed Index at 63, indicating market greed that could support upward momentum.

In sharp contrast, PricePredictions.com delivers an aggressive TRON forecast of $1.09 for October 2025, suggesting a potential 220% surge from current levels. This dramatic prediction relies on algorithmic analysis but lacks specific technical justification given TRON's current consolidation pattern.

The most bearish perspective comes from PriceForecastBot, targeting $0.31643 and representing a 7% decline from current prices. This prediction aligns more closely with technical support levels, particularly the strong support zone at $0.30.

The consensus suggests cautious optimism, but the wide prediction range indicates significant uncertainty about TRON's direction.

TRX Technical Analysis: Setting Up for Consolidation Breakout
The TRON technical analysis reveals a cryptocurrency in equilibrium, with the RSI at 50.67 sitting precisely in neutral territory. This positioning suggests neither overbought nor oversold conditions, creating a clean technical slate for the next directional move.

The MACD histogram shows a positive reading of 0.0003, indicating early bullish momentum building beneath the surface. While the MACD line itself remains slightly negative at -0.0004, the histogram's positive turn suggests buying pressure may be emerging.

TRX's position within the Bollinger Bands at 0.51 confirms the neutral stance, with price trading near the middle band (SMA 20) at $0.34. The narrow band width, with upper resistance at $0.35 and lower support at $0.33, indicates low volatility that often precedes significant moves.

Volume analysis shows $80.5 million in 24-hour trading on Binance, providing adequate liquidity for any directional breakout. The key technical pattern emerging is a tight consolidation between $0.33-$0.35, with the eventual break likely determining TRON's medium-term trajectory.

TRON Price Targets: Bull and Bear Scenarios
Bullish Case for TRX
The primary TRX price target in a bullish scenario focuses on the $0.37 level, representing TRON's 52-week high and strong resistance zone. A break above the immediate resistance at $0.35 would trigger the first leg of this move, potentially reaching $0.344 as suggested by CoinCodex's analysis.

For the bullish case to materialize, TRX needs to maintain support above the $0.34 pivot point while building volume on any upward moves. The positive MACD histogram provides the momentum foundation, but confirmation requires a decisive break above $0.35 with sustained buying pressure.

The most optimistic TRON forecast targeting $1.09 would require a fundamental shift in market dynamics, potentially driven by ecosystem developments or broader cryptocurrency market momentum. However, this target lacks technical justification given current resistance levels.

Bearish Risk for TRON
The bearish scenario for TRX centers on a break below the $0.33 support level, which coincides with the lower Bollinger Band. Such a move could target the $0.316 level predicted by PriceForecastBot, representing a test of deeper technical support.

The ultimate bearish TRX price target sits at $0.30, marking the strong support zone and representing a 12% decline from current levels. This level has historical significance and would likely attract substantial buying interest.

Risk factors include broader cryptocurrency market weakness, regulatory concerns affecting TRON's ecosystem, or a general shift toward risk-off sentiment that could pressure alternative cryptocurrencies disproportionately.

Should You Buy TRX Now? Entry Strategy
The current technical setup suggests a measured approach to TRX positioning. The optimal entry strategy involves waiting for a clear directional break from the $0.33-$0.35 consolidation range.

For bullish positioning, consider entering TRX on a break above $0.35 with volume confirmation, targeting the $0.37 resistance zone. Place stop-loss orders below $0.33 to limit downside risk, creating a favorable risk-reward ratio.

Conservative investors might prefer dollar-cost averaging within the current range, accumulating TRX between $0.33-$0.34 while maintaining strict position sizing limits. Given the mixed analyst predictions, limiting exposure to 1-2% of total portfolio value provides appropriate risk management.

The question "buy or sell TRX" depends largely on risk tolerance and timeframe. Short-term traders should wait for breakout confirmation, while long-term investors might view current levels as accumulation opportunities given TRON's distance from 52-week highs.

TRX Price Prediction Conclusion
The TRX price prediction for October 2025 suggests a period of continued consolidation before a significant directional move. Technical indicators point to neutral momentum with early bullish signals emerging, supporting a target range of $0.316-$0.371 over the next month.

The most probable scenario involves TRX testing the $0.35 resistance level within the next week, with a successful break targeting $0.344-$0.350. However, failure to hold above $0.33 could trigger a decline toward $0.316, aligning with the more bearish analyst predictions.

Confidence level for the base case prediction remains medium, given the mixed signals from both technical indicators and analyst forecasts. Key indicators to monitor include RSI movement above 55 for bullish confirmation or below 45 for bearish validation. The TRON forecast timeline suggests resolution of the current consolidation pattern within 7-14 days, providing clarity for the broader October trend.

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Floki price has drawn strong attention after recording a bullish daily surge of over 30%. The rally coincides with a confirmed cup and handle breakout, one of the most reliable bullish continuation patterns in technical analysis. Meanwhile, Europe celebrated the listing of its first Floki ETP, a development that cements the token’s place among the top meme coins. 

Floki Price Prediciton Eyes 160% Rally After Cup And Handle Breakout
Floki has surged by more than 30% in a single day, reinforcing bullish conviction within the current trend. The cup formation started taking shape in March as the token rebounded from prolonged accumulation phases. Through May and June, the curve deepened, forming a rounded base that often precedes sustained rallies. 

The handle emerged in late August, creating a descending channel that tightened price movement before the breakout. Early October marked the breakout point, where buyers pushed above resistance and confirmed the pattern’s continuation. 

The current Floki market price trades at $0.00011339, holding above the neckline with strong buyer participation. If momentum sustains, the next resistance sits near $0.00015810, followed by $0.00020462. 

The projected 160% rally targets the $0.00030000 zone if the breakout remains intact through upcoming sessions. Therefore, the long-term Floki price prediction remains strongly bullish as both technical and sentiment factors align for further growth.

FLOKI/USDT 1-Week Chart (Source: TradingView)
Europe’s First Floki ETP Strengthens Meme Coin Legitimacy
Floki made history with the launch of its first exchange-traded product (ETP) in Europe, reinforcing its legitimacy among the top meme coins. The Valour Floki SEK product officially debuted on Sweden’s Spotlight Stock Market, giving investors regulated access to the asset. 

This listing marks the first time a BNB Chain project, outside of BNB itself, has achieved such recognition in Europe. Industry observers view the milestone as a critical step toward integrating meme coins into traditional financial systems. 

The ETP followed Floki’s addition to Robinhood, connecting it to over 25 million users worldwide. Over the past year, Floki has also built brand presence through partnerships, sponsorships, and large-scale advertising campaigns. 

Moreover, the Valhalla mainnet launch expanded its reach into gaming and Web3 applications. These coordinated efforts strengthen both ecosystem growth and investor confidence. Ultimately, the ETP launch underlines the growing institutional trust supporting Floki price and its long-term outlook.

Is More Upside Ahead?
Ultimately, Floki price continues to demonstrate strong technical and institutional momentum. The cup and handle breakout adds bullish weight to its ongoing rally. Meanwhile, the ETP listing reinforces legitimacy within traditional markets. If resistance levels are cleared, the long-term Floki price prediction near $0.00030000 becomes increasingly attainable.

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Stablecoin flurry, branded payment networks, stablecoin-specific blockchains are key trends for stablecoin scene in 2025, as per Ripple's Monica Long

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Monica Long, Ripple's president responsible for the company's Business, Product and Engineering teams, shares her views on the stablecoin euphoria. The growing fragmentation of the stablecoin sphere, "branded" stablecoin products by TradFis, case-specific L1s are shaping the space right now.

Ripple's Monica Long on stablecoins: "Reminds me of NFT fever of 2020-2021"Stablecoin payments are now embraced by both TradFi and DeFi services as a "killer" use case for blockchain, Ripple's president Monica Long admits in a thread. However, some major trends in the segment remain controversial.

Stablecoin payments are all over banks'/payment companies' earnings calls and crypto twitter. What gives? 🧵 (1/7)

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— Monica Long (@MonicaLongSF) October 3, 2025 First, the stablecoin space today can be compared to what the "NFT fever" looked like in 2020-2021. Many nascent stablecoins lack clear use cases. The segment doesn't need 100 USD-pegged stablecoins, and new launches here might be FOMO-driven.

As covered by U.Today previously, analyst and investor Nic Carter also foresees that USDT/USDC duopoly will vanish soon.

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Inter-bank payments and loyalty programs remain major business-driven use cases for stablecoins addressing the real "pains" of corporations. At the same time, for the majority of teams switching to stablecoins, this purpose is resource-ineffective.

Second, there's a number of stablecoin-based protocols associated with big brands in fintech. These systems don't guarantee seamless Web2/Web3 interconnectivity, so users should stay aware about on- and off-boarding roadblocks:

You still have the headaches of correspondent banking but hey! on a blockchain

In particular, this is painful for money businesses unlicensed in certain jurisdictions.

Stablecoin market cap routinely hits new ATH over $310 billionThen, there's a clear trend for stablecoins having their own L1 blockchains. Tempo, Plasma, Arc are only a few examples here. Such attempts are associated with huge demand for capital investing, while existing blockchains can address the same use cases.

Building a stablecoin-specific blockchain from scratch only makes sense if payments require certain features and functionality, Ripple's president concludes.

Ripple's stablecoin RLUSD, issued on Ethereum (ETH) and XRP Ledger, saw its market cap increase by over 11% in just one month.

RLUSD's circulating supply is close to $790 million. Meanwhile, the aggregated capitalization of the stablecoin segment exceeds $310 billion, which is an all-time high.

So far, USDT and USDC, the two largest stablecoins, are responsible for over 80% of this whopping sum.

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The bitcoin price, which has doubled over the last 12 months, is battling with gold for title of the best performing asset of 2025—as a Federal Reserve bitcoin and gold game-changer is seen hurtling toward markets.

Now, as JPMorgan chief executive Jamie Dimon issues a stark warning, U.S. president Donald Trump has floated the idea of a $2,000 Covid stimulus check-style tariff dividend that could trigger a bitcoin price, crypto and stock market surge—and also drive further fears of U.S. dollar collapse.

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U.S. president Donald Trump has proposed issuing a $2,000 tariff "dividend" check to Americans that has been predicted to drive up the bitcoin price, crypto and stock markets as the 2020 Covid stimulus checks did.

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"We suspect that Trump’s announcement of potentially considering a stimulus check for every citizen, funded by tariffs, could also contribute to a further rise in bitcoin’s price," analysts with the Bitfinex bitcoin and crypto exchange said in emailed comments. "This could mirror what we witnessed following the Covid stimulus checks."

Since the 2020-21 Covid-era bitcoin price rally, the bitcoin and crypto market has matured, with stock market exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and regulatory clarity helping to make the technology more accessible.

"In 2020, crypto’s institutional rails were barely in place: No spot ETFs, fragmented custody, regulatory ambiguity," Jasper De Maere, a strategist at bitcoin and crypto market maker Wintermute, wrote in a September noted posted to LinkedIn, adding that “retail-led rallies fueled by stimulus checks and [ultra high-net worth individual] cash … allowed rapid cascades" to hit the bitcoin price and wider crypto market.

Meanwhile, a 2023 research paper from Harvard Kennedy School found stimulus payments increased bitcoin and crypto investing, with the bitcoin price surge this week potentially attracting further interest.

“Bitcoin has surged more than 13% in the past week, showing strong momentum with steady higher highs and limited pullbacks,” Jake Kennis, senior research analyst at Nansen, said via email, pointing to momentum being driven by institutional demand through bitcoin ETFs.

“Prices are now approaching a new all-time high, which could trigger renewed institutional flows and retail interest. The setup looks constructive for a fresh bitcoin all-time high, but confirmation will require sustained volume and follow-through above the former all-time high level to avoid a false breakout.”

This week, Trump said he’s weighing the idea of giving out checks of up to $2,000 in rebates derived from the revenues his tariff agenda has generated.

"We’re thinking maybe $1,000 to $2,000, it would be great," Trump told One America News Network, adding his "number one" priority is “paying down debt, because people have allowed the debt to go crazy."

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Forbes‘Shocking’ U.S. Dollar Collapse Fear Drives Wild Bitcoin And Gold Price PredictionsBy Billy Bambrough

The bitcoin price has surged higher this year, with many predicting it will continue to climb as bitcoin, crypto and stock markets notch fresh highs.

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The U.S. debt pile has surged to almost $38 trillion this year, as a combination of huge Covid-era spending and higher interest rates contribute to what some fear could become a "crisis" for the U.S. dollar.

Trump’s controversial global trade tariffs, which are facing legal challenges, earned the U.S. around $150 billion in the fiscal year that ended in September, according to Treasury Department data.

However, Trump said he expects tariffs to bring in over $1 trillion every year.

"They’re just starting to kick in," Trump told OANN, "but ultimately, your tariffs are going to be over $1 trillion a year."

Lighter, a decentralized perpetuals exchange, has launched its Ethereum Layer 2 public mainnet after eight months of beta testing. The protocol introduces verifiable ZK-based trading and kicks off the second season of its points program, running through 2025.

Shiba Inu's Layer 2 network, Shibarium, has returned online following a $4 million exploit that forced developers to suspend operations. The restoration has fueled predictions of an SHIB rally as sentiment begins to turn bullish again.

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Cardano's (ADA) price has recorded over 8% growth in the past seven days as it makes another attempt at the $1 target. Technical indicators suggest that ADA might be undervalued as the current market price is trading below the signals from the asset’s Bollinger Bands.

ADA Bollinger Bands signal room for price spikeAccording to data, Cardano’s upper Bollinger Band is at $0.8739, which falls within the $0.90 range.

This suggests that if ecosystem bulls are not taking profits, the price could reverse and hit this level, potentially reaching the psychological $1 target. The asset’s volume is in the green zone for a bullish rally, but market conditions have kept ADA down.

Cardano Price Chart | Source: TradingViewNotably, large holders within the community have slowed down their purchases despite their recent accumulation frenzy. This sent mixed signals to the market, breaking the bullish momentum ADA posted within the last seven days.

With the Relative Strength Index (RSI) of Cardano at 49.64, a neutral range, there is still room for more purchase. If investors shun profit-taking, their action could support an upward movement as the Bollinger Bands indicate.

The pullback seen on Cardano was likely triggered by the uncertainty around the exchange-traded fund (ETF) delay. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently pushed deciding on Grayscale’s ADA ETF to Oct. 26. The move caused a drop in Polymarket odds from 95% to 8%.

Although the SEC might still go ahead to approve, some segments of the market have started offloading their holdings of the asset. This has affected Cardano’s price outlook in the crypto market. As of this writing, ADA changes hands at $0.8460, which represents a 1.43% decline in the last 24 hours.

The asset slipped from its peak of $0.891 to its current level. However, the trading volume remains up by 4.55% at $1.4 billion.

Partnerships fuel long-term optimism for CardanoDespite the SEC’s push for possible approval of the spot Cardano ETF to Oct. 26, some market participants are counting down the days. They believe that a positive decision could serve as a catalyst to break the $1 resistance barrier and set ADA on an upward trajectory as it gains institutional attention.

Recently, NEAR Protocol, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered blockchain, collaborated with Cardano. The partnership, which has been hailed as the future of crypto, aims to ensure that users carry out seamless cross-chain transactions without worrying about the minute steps involved.

Bitcoin Set for Quick Run to $135K and Beyond: Standard CharteredETF investors shifting from gold to bitcoin could accelerate the rally into year-end, with BTC potentially hitting $200,000, lead analyst Geoff Kendrick said. Oct 4, 2025, 12:00 p.m.

Bitcoin BTC$122,069.92 has ripped about 13% this week, surging Friday to just shy of a new record of $124,500.

With that ceiling nearly cleared, a quick move to $135,000 could be in the cards, according to Standard Chartered head of digital asset research Geoffrey Kendrick.

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In a note published on Friday, Kendrick argued that the U.S. government shutdown is playing a bigger role in markets than in past episodes supporting bitcoin's rally. During the 2018-2019 shutdown, BTC traded in a different context. Now, the largest crypto has been closely correlated with U.S. government risk, measured by the U.S. Treasury term premiums, a relationship that suggests the uncertainty around the shutdown acts as a bullish driver this time.

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Traders on prediction marketplace Polymarket currently give more than a 60% chance that the shutdown lasts 10–29 days. Kendrick forecasted BTC will continue to rise throughout that period.

Kendrick also highlighted a coming shift in ETF investor behavior. While gold ETFs have recently outperformed their BTC counterparts with gold pushing to record prices, spot bitcoin ETF flows are poised to catch up providing tailwind for the asset, the report said.

Of the $58 billion in net BTC ETF inflows so far, $23 billion has come in 2025, he said. This week alone, they attracted over $2.25 billion without the Friday session.

Kendrick projected that the vehicles could pull in another $20 billion investor capital by year-end – enough to keep his $200,000 year-end BTC price target in play.

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Rising gas use and NFT activity confirm Ethereum’s expanding role beyond swaps into broader decentralized finance infra.

Ethereum (ETH) has broken through a major limit. For four years, daily transactions on the network held within a span of 900,000 to 1.2 million. However, the range is finally broken as the protocol now records 1.6 million to 1.7 million daily transactions.

The steady rise shows that Ethereum’s usage is expanding despite market chaos, with data from Etherscan confirming the same upward flow and showing sustained transaction heights that now surpass previous years.

Activity Spikes as Ethereum Leads DeFi Momentum
CryptoQuant analyst Darkfost measured the activity using a 14-day simple moving average to account for normal volatility, with the recent jump to 1.6-1.7 million marking a major departure from this long-standing pattern.

He related the surge to the pressure of decentralized finance (DeFi) growth, with Ethereum serving as both a liquidity support, a lending platform, and a stablecoin transfer. This rapid expansion in on-chain activity also demonstrates a documented correlation with the price of ETH, providing a fundamental basis for its market performance.

The data shows that even during a period of negative sentiment in late March, the network was already processing a higher average of 1.2 million transactions per day, setting the stage for the current breakout.

Furthermore, IntoTheBlock previously indicated increasing gas consumption on the main chain as a signal of higher smart contract activity. Meanwhile, other reports also revealed that stablecoin flows on Ethereum have accelerated. This represents a trend that directly supports the rising transaction count.

The upswing is not just about token swaps. Data from CryptoSlam show there’s been a surge in ETH-based NFT sales, with minting and rollup settlements contributing to the spike.

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Ethereum’s network growth is happening at a time its native ETH token is showing quite strength. The asset surged by double digits since the start of the week to over $4,400 at one point.

There is also growing institutional interest, with a separate report indicating that digital asset treasury companies now hold a larger percentage of the total ETH supply (4%) than they do of Bitcoin (3%), suggesting a possible shift in preference among corporate balance sheets.

The combination of strong on-chain activity and a successful price breakout above $4,000 has analysts charting ambitious paths forward. One trader, Merlijn, described the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency’s long-term price structure as a “ladder,” with the recent move establishing a new base for future advances.

His analysis pointed to an ascending channel that projects potential targets at $6,500, $8,000, and even $10,000. At the same time, other market watchers are keeping a close eye on key resistance levels. They have identified the $4,350 zone as a significant barrier that, if overcome, could open the path toward $4,790.

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Costco appeals to a broader customer base than ever before and has enviable membership renewal rates.

Costco Wholesale (COST -0.15%) is a fan favorite among many shoppers looking for great deals. Investors love the company, too, thanks to its rising sales, expanding earnings, and growth from its e-commerce business.

All this has contributed to Costco's share price rising 180% over the past five years -- easily outpacing the S&P 500's return of 99%. While some investors were disappointed with the company's latest quarter, I think they're missing the bigger picture for the company's long-term potential.

Here are three reasons the stock is still a great buy.

1. Costco's growth is still impressive
Some investors sold their Costco shares after the company released its results from Q4, which ended August 31, because the company missed analysts' same-store-sales estimates. I think that reaction was a bit overblown, considering that same-store sales were still up 6.5% from the year-ago quarter and especially since Costco's overall metrics were very impressive.

Here's a quick summary of some of Costco's solid Q4 results:

Revenue of $86.16 billion, up 8% and ahead of Wall Street's consensus estimate of $86.06 billion.
Earnings per share (EPS) of $5.87, an increase of 11%, beating analysts' consensus estimate of $5.80.
Membership income rose 14% to $1.7 billion.

Costco navigated a potentially difficult quarter as it managed tariffs by offering new items from its Kirkland Signature private-label brand. It also grew its top and bottom lines, along with an impressive spike in membership income. With growth like this amid an uncertain time for retailers, the company showed it can weather difficult macroeconomic conditions and still come out ahead.

2. Both e-commerce and physical stores continue expanding
Some retailers struggle to find the right balance between expanding their e-commerce businesses and opening new stores -- but not Costco. The company's online sales continue to march higher at the same time that it expands its store footprint.

E-commerce sales rose by 13.5% in the quarter and now account for about 7% of total sales, and traffic to the company's website jumped 27% in the fourth quarter. On an annual basis, its online sales are even more impressive, rising 15% in fiscal 2025 to $19.6 billion. Part of the increase is likely due to Costco offering more products online, improving search features, and even launching an online waiting room for high-interest items.

In addition to its expanding online presence, Costco continues to open new stores including 24 this year, bringing the total to 914 worldwide. A total of nine stores were opened in the fourth quarter alone, and Costco plans to add 30 additional stores in 2026. More stores mean the potential for more members to shop at Costco, which could help drive membership income even higher.

3. Younger shoppers, higher earners, and high renewal rates
Costco had made some important gains in expanding its appeal to younger shoppers. Earlier this year, its management highlighted the fact that each year, about half of the customers who sign up for new memberships are under age 40.

That's important for the company because people in that age category may have more disposable income to spend than older shoppers. What's more, the average Costco customer has an average annual household income of about $125,000, which gives the company a solid base of customers who may be able to continue their spending in uncertain economic times. This is all the more important as recent jobs data shows the hiring market is slowing down.

Once younger people sign up for a Costco membership, they're likely to stick around. Costco has very high membership renewal rates of 93% (for its U.S. and Canadian customers), which means that today's new members are likely to remain tomorrow's customers.

With Costco's membership-income growth, rising sales and earnings, ability to attract new customers, and high renewal rates, there are a lot of reasons to buy the company's stock and hold onto this retail giant for years to come.

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Companies can use stock splits to artificially manipulate their share prices and outstanding share counts.

The artificial intelligence (AI) data analytics company Palantir (PLTR -7.29%) has been the stock to own in recent years. As of October 1, it's up nearly 140% this year and more than 1,850% over the past five years, making it one of the largest beneficiaries of the artificial intelligence boom.

Companies can use stock splits to artificially manipulate their share prices and outstanding share counts without changing a company's market cap, but they often do so for specific reasons and not at random. After Palantir's big move in recent years, is a stock split on the horizon?

Why do companies split their stocks?
Management teams may want to consider changing a company's outstanding share count or share price for several reasons. If a stock has performed well and gone on a big run, management may want to lower its share price to make the company's stock feel more attainable for all investors, from the "smart money" on Wall Street to the average retail investor. Traditional stock splits can also increase the share count, which can boost liquidity.

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For example, let's say an investor purchased 100 shares of a company trading for $150 per share for a total equity investment of $15,000. If a company were to conduct a 3-for-1 stock split, an investor would exchange every share of the stock they owned for three new shares, giving that investor 300 shares. Remember, the market cap of the company -- and therefore an investor's equity position -- will remain the same, so the new share price of the stock would be $50 ($15,000/300).

A reverse stock split does the opposite, increasing the share price and lowering the share count of a company. Companies can conduct reverse stock splits if they are at risk of breaching compliance rules with a major stock exchange, such as the New York Stock Exchange or the Nasdaq.

If companies on either exchange trade for less than $1 per share for at least 30 consecutive trading days, they can eventually be delisted. If a company thinks it can turn things around and wants to remain on a major exchange, conducting a reverse stock split can buy it some time.

Is Palantir next?
Despite its dazzling rise to a roughly $427 billion market cap, Palantir has never conducted a stock split since going public in 2020. Trading close to $180 per share, Palantir stock isn't close to breaching any Nasdaq compliance rules. It's also been one of the hottest stocks in a sizzling sector, so liquidity isn't an issue.

Given its rise, Palantir, in theory, could conduct a stock split if it wanted to lower its share price, but I don't see a compelling reason to do this. Palantir's stock price doesn't necessarily feel out of reach, and I'm not sure a split would accomplish much in terms of the problems that investors have with the company's valuation. Adter all, stock splits don't change the stock's valuation ratios at all -- though the market reaction to a split often drives the stock even higher for a short while.

The market clearly loves Palantir, but has now pushed the valuation to a level that many analysts believe is unsustainable. While the AI -based data analytics expert has many use cases and is growing fast, it also now trades at 279 times forward earnings, which implies even more growth to come. AI stocks have captivated the market to the point where bearish investors believe the market may be in a bubble set to soon rival the Dot-Com bubble in 2000, which eventually popped and left a trail of failed tech companies.

The jury remains out on whether we're in for another bubble like that, but a stock split isn't going to impact Palantir's future one way or the other. The company could do one, but certainly doesn't need to.

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Wall Street on Friday advanced more than 1% for the week, with the benchmark S&P 500 index (SP500) hitting 6,700 points for the first time ever, as traders shrugged off concerns over the U.S. government shutdown and its effect on economic data.

The shutdown came into effect at midnight on Wednesday after Republicans and Democrats failed to reach a federal funding deal. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday told CNBC that U.S. GDP growth could take a hit from the shutdown. But market participants appeared to be unfazed, and historical data shows that stocks largely take shutdowns in stride.

One of the biggest casualties of the shutdown was the much-anticipated nonfarm payrolls report due Friday, which got cancelled after the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics was left with just one employee. In its absence, traders keenly perused job openings figures, private employment updates, and job cut readings this week.

This week also saw Wall Street post a five-month win streak, with the S&P 500 (SP500) rising about 3.5%. The rebound from April's lows has been impressive, and the S&P now finds itself up more than 14% YTD.

Meanwhile, the AI trade continued to grab eyeballs. OpenAI this week wrapped up a secondary stock sale that valued the ChatGPT developer at $500B, becoming the world's biggest startup after surpassing Elon Musk's SpaceX.

For the week, the benchmark S&P 500 index (SP500) climbed +1.1%, while the blue-chip Dow (DJI) also added +1.1%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (COMP:IND) gained +1.3%. Read a preview of next week's major events in Seeking Alpha's Catalyst Watch.

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U.S. Indices
Dow +1.1% to 46,758. S&P 500 +1.1% to 6,716. Nasdaq +1.3% to 22,781. Russell 2000 +1.7% to 2,476. CBOE Volatility Index +8.9% to 16.65. S&P 500 Sectors
Consumer Staples -0.4%. Utilities +2.4%. Financials -0.3%. Telecom -2.1%. Healthcare +6.8%. Industrials +1.2%. Information Technology +2.2%. Materials +1.1%. Energy -3.4%. Consumer Discretionary -0.8%. Real Estate +1.3%.

World Indices
London +2.2% to 9,491. France +2.7% to 8,082. Germany +2.7% to 24,379. Japan +0.9% to 45,770. China +1.4% to 3,883. Hong Kong +3.9% to 27,141. India +1% to 81,207.

Commodities and Bonds
Crude Oil WTI -7.4% to $60.88/bbl. Gold +3% to $3,908.9/oz. Natural Gas +17.3% to 3.324. Ten-Year Bond Yield -0.2 bps to 4.119.

Forex and Cryptos
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NEW YORK, Oct. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces an investigation into CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX) for potential violations of the federal securities laws.

If you invested in CarMax, you are encouraged to obtain additional information by visiting: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/carmax-inc-class-action.

Why Is CarMax being Investigated?

CarMax sells used cars. During the relevant period, the Company touted the strong and sustainable demand for its cars, driven by factors such as a seamless customer experience.

In truth, it appears that the announcement of U.S. tariffs imposed on cars provided a short-term boost to demand, as customers purchased cars prior to the tariffs taking effect.

The Stock Declines as the Truth Is Revealed

On September 25, 2025, the Company reported earnings for fiscal Q2 2025.  For that quarter, CarMax announced sales declines across the board, including a 5.4% decline in retail used unit sales, a 6.3% decline in comparable store used unit sales, and a 2.2% decline in wholesale units.  The Company also posted a disappointing Q2 net earnings of about $95.4 million, down from $132.8 million over the prior year.  A main reason for the declines, according to CarMax, was a “pull forward” in demand into Q1 due to the announcement of tariffs.  On this news, the price of CarMax stock fell $11.45 per share, or roughly 20%, from $57.05 per share on September 24, 2025, to $45.60 per share on September 25, 2025.

Click here for more information: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/carmax-inc-class-action.

What Can You Do?

If you invested in CarMax you may have legal options and are encouraged to submit your information to the firm.

All representation is on a contingency fee basis, there is no cost to you. Shareholders are not responsible for any court costs or expenses of litigation. The firm will seek court approval for any potential fees and expenses.

Submit your information by visiting:

https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/carmax-inc-class-action

Or contact:
Ross Shikowitz
[email protected]
212.789.3619

Why Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP?

BFA is a leading international law firm representing plaintiffs in securities class actions and shareholder litigation. It has been named a top plaintiff law firm by Chambers USA, The Legal 500, and ISS SCAS, and its attorneys have been named “Elite Trial Lawyers” by the National Law Journal, among the top “500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers” by Lawdragon, “Titans of the Plaintiffs’ Bar” by Law360 and “SuperLawyers” by Thomson Reuters. Among its recent notable successes, BFA recovered over $900 million in value from Tesla, Inc.’s Board of Directors, as well as $420 million from Teva Pharmaceutical Ind. Ltd.

For more information about BFA and its attorneys, please visit https://www.bfalaw.com.

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