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Fitell received a 180-day extension from Nasdaq to meet minimum bid price compliance, pushing the deadline to March 2026.
The extension followed a 1-for-16 share consolidation aimed at stabilizing Fitell’s stock price on the Nasdaq Capital Market.
Fitell expanded its crypto treasury by acquiring 216.8 million PUMP tokens on Solana for $1.5 million.
The company described the purchase as its first direct allocation into PUMP, diversifying holdings across the Solana ecosystem.

Fitell Corporation has taken a double-step to steady its position. The company secured more time from Nasdaq to meet listing rules while also deepening its exposure to crypto.

 A 180-day extension now gives the firm until March 2026 to fix its stock price compliance. At the same time, Fitell confirmed a purchase of 216.8 million PUMP tokens worth $1.5 million. 

The twin moves show how the company is balancing traditional finance obligations with a bet on digital assets.

Fitell Gets 180-Day Nasdaq Compliance Extension
In a press release on October 3, 2025, Fitell said Nasdaq granted an additional 180-day period to regain compliance. 

The requirement centers on meeting the minimum bid price under Listing Rule 5550(a)(2). The company must now ensure shares trade above the threshold by March 30, 2026.

To prepare, Fitell executed a 1-for-16 share consolidation effective September 23, 2025. The move was described as a strategy to lift its stock price and appeal to investors. 

The adjustment also allowed Fitell to meet other Nasdaq conditions, aside from the price rule. Management said the measure would help maintain its listing on the Capital Market.

Nasdaq extended the period after confirming that Fitell complied with other listing requirements. The firm also submitted written notice outlining its intention to resolve the bid price deficiency. 

Keeping its listing remains key to Fitell’s wider plans in both equity markets and digital assets.

Crypto Purchase: 216.8 Million PUMP Tokens Added
A day before the Nasdaq update, Fitell announced the completion of a PUMP token acquisition. 

According to the company’s October 2, 2025, statement, it purchased 216.8 million tokens for $1.5 million. The tokens power Pump.fun, a Solana-based launchpad platform. This marks Fitell’s first direct purchase of the asset.

Chief Executive Officer Sam Lu said the allocation was made to strengthen Fitell’s digital treasury. He explained that the company was increasing exposure to Solana projects while creating long-term growth opportunities for stakeholders. 

The move expands Fitell’s digital reserves beyond previous holdings.

The PUMP tokens were allocated to the firm’s corporate treasury. Fitell said it plans to provide further updates as it builds out its crypto strategy. By linking treasury diversification with compliance actions, the company appears to be balancing both financial and digital goals.

Fitell’s expansion into Solana’s ecosystem highlights its effort to diversify its treasury assets. The timing of the purchase, just before Nasdaq granted the compliance extension, underscores the dual track the company is taking. 

One track focuses on stabilizing stock price, while the other expands its crypto footprint.

PEPE forms bullish chart patterns with rising whale accumulation. Traders now eye $0.0000125 as a key breakout target.

Pepe (PEPE) is gaining traction among traders, as chart patterns and blockchain activity suggest a potential move higher. The token traded at around $0.00001 at press time, with a 24-hour volume of over $608 million.

While the daily change is slightly negative, the token is up 8% over the last seven days. Analysts are now focusing on the $0.0000125 level as the next possible area of interest.

Power of 3 Setup Points to a Bullish Move
According to Bitcoinsensus, a Power of 3 (PO3) setup is forming on the PEPE/USDT chart. This type of setup includes a period of sideways movement, a temporary drop below support, and then a breakout above the range. The recent dip and recovery seen in late September fit this model.

#Pepe Power of 3 Setup in Play 📈⚡$PEPE could be targeting the 0.0000125$ zone next.

Range, bear trap🔴, mark up 🟢 pic.twitter.com/3L3ZBQgKx3

— Bitcoinsensus (@Bitcoinsensus) October 3, 2025

Interestingly, the chart shows the price moving from a false breakdown, known as a bear trap, into a new upward phase. With PEPE breaking above the $0.00001000 mark, the setup suggests momentum is shifting. If this continues, the $0.00001250 zone is the next area being watched by traders.

Weekly Structure Follows Historical Breakout Pattern
A weekly chart posted by EtherNasyonaL shows PEPE forming another triangle pattern, similar to past setups that led to sharp price increases. These past moves started from lower levels such as $0.00000045, followed by breakouts near $0.00001722 and $0.00002836.

Notably, the current formation also includes a tightening triangle, with the price now close to the upper trendline. If this pattern holds, a breakout could follow the same direction as earlier moves. The post referred to the setup as “The sleeping giant $PEPE will soon awaken,” suggesting the current consolidation phase could be nearing its end.

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In addition, blockchain data from Nansen shows that total token balances held by smaller holders have declined from around 259 trillion to 253 trillion over the past month. In contrast, the top 100 addresses have raised their holdings by 4%, now controlling 307 trillion tokens.

Currently, 60.21% of the supply is held across all wallets, with a distribution score of 20. This shift suggests tokens are moving from smaller wallets to larger ones, often interpreted as accumulation during periods of lower activity.

Technical Indicators Suggest Pullback May Be Temporary
The short-term chart shows PEPE recently pulling back after a sharp move up. Bollinger Bands are widening, indicating more price movements ahead. The token has dropped from the upper band and is now near the middle band, which sits around $0.0000097.

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In bullish territory is where the MACD lies. It still remains above the signal line, and the bars of the MACD histogram are shrinking. This indicates that the momentum of the rise is waning; nevertheless, the trend stays in power unless support is blown away.

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Ripple noted that the Multi-Purpose Token (MPT) white paper is now live.

As explained by Ripple, MPTs are a type of digital token standard on the XRP Ledger that are built to meet the needs of both application developers and institutions.

MPTs embed metadata as well as various compliance features directly into the standard. This gives issuers a way to create and manage assets.

There are no custom contracts and also no wasted cycles, according to the update from Ripple.

For businesses, this reportedly leads to faster time to market, lowered operating risk, and improved integration with current systems.

For the XRP Ledger, this means more real-world assets are secured on a chain built for reliability, speed, as well as predictable settlement.

As mentioned in the update from Ripple, MPTs are created with compliance controls built in:

 issuers can enforce KYC/AML
 freeze or claw back assets if required
 add metadata like bond terms or reserve attestations
 manage distribution securely with multi-sig and escrow

This standard was developed with real business requirements being at the center.

Research and engagement with various institutions has shaped features that make tokenization practical and also ready to scale in an effective manner.

If global liquidity is going to move more on-chain, then these are the digital tools that need to be put in place.

It may be considered the blueprint for managing digital assets with speed, security, and why MPT is expected to become a widely-adopted standard for financial operations, all being powered by XRP Ledger.

The XRP Ledger (XRPL) is described as a public, decentralized blockchain and its native virtual currency, XRP, that acts as a foundation for businesses to build applications and conduct transactions.

It claims to offer faster, more low-cost, and energy-efficient financial services.

It leverages a special consensus protocol as well as a network of validators instead of mining to confirm transactions.

It also supports various digital assets and not just XRP.

Moreover, it is said to have a strong community of developers and businesses that maintain and develop solutions on the platform.

Bitcoin has kicked off the fourth quarter of 2025 with a strong rally, surging more than 10% over the past week — from around $109,000 on September 27 to over $122,000 today.

But Bitcoin could surge to fresh all-time highs if the U.S. government shutdown continues, according to Geoff Kendrick, head of digital assets at Standard Chartered.

Kendrick believes that Bitcoin’s historically positive correlation with U.S. Treasury term premiums, suggesting the cryptocurrency may benefit from prolonged fiscal uncertainty.

Kendrick noted that during prolonged market stress — conditions that often favor digitally scarce assets — Bitcoin has historically shown remarkable resilience. In this case, the prolonged stress comes from the U.S. government’s extended shutdown. 

Bitcoin has now entered what has historically been it’s MOST BULLISH period of price action! 🚀

But will BTC really have the positive end to 2025 everyone is expecting? 🫣

This new Bitcoin chart is telling us EXACTLY what we can expect ot happen next! 😎

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— Bitcoin Magazine Pro (@BitcoinMagPro) October 3, 2025 Standard Chartered’s forecast now targets Bitcoin at $135,000 in the near term, with a year-end projection of $200,000, signaling strong confidence in the token’s upside potential.

Currently, bitcoin trades around $122,200, just shy of its August all-time high of $124,480. 

Bitcoin poised for a rally The potential for an extended U.S. government shutdown adds another layer of market uncertainty, often influencing both equities and fixed-income instruments. 

For bitcoin, these conditions may serve as a catalyst, reinforcing its role as a hedge against traditional market volatility.

Bitcoin has traded sideways in recent months, but key liquidity indicators suggest a breakout may be near. Global M2 growth, stablecoin supply trends, and gold’s rally — which Bitcoin has closely tracked with a 40-day lag — all point upward.

JPMorgan analysts also see Bitcoin as undervalued relative to gold, estimating a theoretical upside to $165,000 if the “debasement trade” — investing in assets that hedge fiat currency risk — continues. 

With September closing roughly 5% higher at $114,000, historical patterns suggest a strong potential for outsized gains in Q4, supported by growing retail and institutional interest in Bitcoin ETFs and custody solutions.

Data shows that in years such as 2015, 2016, 2023 and 2024, positive September closes were followed by fourth-quarter rallies averaging more than 50%.

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CME to start trading crypto futures 24/7: What changes for Bitcoin? Andjela Radmilac · 5 seconds ago · 3 min read

Round-the-clock trading could narrow gaps with crypto-native venues. We chart who benefits and when.

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CME Group will extend its Bitcoin and Ethereum futures to round-the-clock trading in early 2026, pending regulatory approval.

The move brings the largest US-regulated futures market in line with the always-on nature of crypto exchanges, a structural shift that could reshape how liquidity flows between traditional finance and crypto-native venues.

CME futures currently trade Sunday through Friday with daily maintenance breaks, mirroring the exchange’s equities and commodities model. That leaves long stretches (Friday night through Sunday afternoon, and brief weekday pauses) where the global spot market trades on Binance, Coinbase, and Deribit without a parallel CME market.

The result has been a structural feature known as the “CME gap”: price moves over weekends or during CME off-hours often open the week with visible chart gaps that traders anticipate filling. By 2026, those gaps may disappear, or at least lose their predictive power.

Graph showing the price of Bitcoin futures and the CME gap from July 2 to Oct. 3, 2025 (Source: TradingView)CME’s footprint in crypto is already material. In Q3 2025, the exchange reported its second-highest quarter on record for crypto futures, with average daily volume near 20,000 contracts across BTC and ETH.

For Bitcoin specifically, CME’s share of open interest has consistently ranked in the top five globally, often capturing 20–25% of USD-margined futures activity. That’s a stark contrast to 2017, when CME launched its first Bitcoin contracts into a market still dominated by unregulated platforms.

Chart showing the open interest and trading volume for Bitcoin futures on CME from Aug. 21 to Oct. 2, 2025 (Source: CME Group)Making these futures trade 24/7 responds directly to client demand. Traditional institutions, from asset managers to corporates, have long complained about being unable to hedge risk during crypto’s most volatile windows: weekends and Asian trading hours.

A CME contract that runs parallel to Binance’s perpetual futures or Deribit’s options would allow a portfolio manager in New York or London to offset exposure without needing offshore accounts. It also means dealers managing ETF flows, which have introduced a steady pipeline of US-based Bitcoin demand, can keep basis trades and arbitrage strategies balanced around the clock.

The liquidity implications are twofold.First, the weekend effect, where spot Bitcoin can swing thousands of dollars between Friday’s CME close and Sunday’s reopen, may fade. That reduces the structural volatility premium built into funding rates and options pricing.

Second, the spread between CME futures and crypto-native perps, already one of the main arbitrage trades in the market, may compress as institutional liquidity extends into previously uncovered hours.

CME said trading would begin in early 2026, subject to regulatory approval. With less than a quarter left, the short gap matters less for structural positioning and more for tactical flows. Weekend gaps and Friday closes will still be tracked, but traders are already beginning to price in a world where that feature disappears.

The brief status quo is unlikely to change market behavior in a major way. However, it does give arbitrage desks and ETF market makers a final stretch to capitalize on inefficiencies before the always-on era begins.

This is a meaningful change for the Bitcoin market. The CME gap has long been a technical feature of the market, one that traders watch and often trade around. Its disappearance would close one of the few remaining structural divides between institutional and crypto-native markets.

With 24/7 CME contracts, Bitcoin will no longer split into “weekend” and “weekday” liquidity regimes, as the same hedging and arbitrage flows that now wait for Sunday evening will be live throughout.

That adjustment could ripple into pricing models across the market. Options dealers, ETF arbitrage desks, and basis traders have historically built weekend risk into their funding curves.

By early 2026, those premiums are likely to compress, narrowing spreads between CME futures and perpetual swaps on offshore exchanges.

That also means the long-running narrative of weekend volatility (Bitcoin’s tendency to move hardest when TradFi is offline) may start to fade, replaced by more continuous price discovery.

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BNB Smart Chain briefly displaced Solana in trending meme coins, showing strong infrastructure and growing community support.Base and XRP once showed meme coin potential, but weak growth, security issues, and fading communities left them sidelined.BSC’s launch rails, ecosystem leverage, and BNB’s bullish momentum position it as Solana’s strongest rival in this sector.This morning, BSC took over the trending meme coin list, totally displacing Solana. SOL is still leading this market sector, but BNB’s blockchain might be the best candidate to replace it.

Other chains, like Base and XRP, have enjoyed opportunities at long-term prominence, but these have both diminished. So far, BSC has the best infrastructure and community to actually take over this space.

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Can BSC Usurp Solana?Solana has usually been the top blockchain in meme coins, but a new contender may be gunning for its position. Recently, BNB Smart Chain (BSC) has risen in this market sector, as one analyst pointed out that it ousted Solana from the trendiest positions:

Of course, the list of trending meme coins is constantly churning, and statistics like this never last long. For example, at the time of writing, the 5-minute trending category has a different result.

All five of these leading assets are from Solana, not BSC, and the two blockchains are neck-and-neck in the one, six, and 24 hour leaderboards.

Solana Meme Coins Trending. Source: DEXScreenerStill, an upset like this doesn’t just fall out of the sky. BSC has to be a serious contender to even briefly contest with Solana like this. Compared to BSC, is there any other blockchain that has a shot at taking over the meme coin sector? What does BNB Smart Chain have that these other projects lack?

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Meme Coin Contenders ExplainedA year and a half ago, there were market rumors that Base could replace Solana in this area. However, security vulnerabilities turned some investors off, which has discouraged a native meme coin community.

This has caused growth to stagnate, and a lack of popular launch rails and fragmented liquidity across EVM venues and bridges have further stifled its growth.

When it comes to an enthusiastic “meme-native” community, it seems like there’s no alternative to XRP. XRP meme coins also enjoyed a popular moment last year, but this sector has apparently withered on the vine. A few projects continue to stand out, but most XRP meme coins are more or less dead.

Comparatively, BSC is in a solid place to overtake Solana.

Although Binance has somewhat distanced its branding from BNB and BSC, ecosystem integration and leverage still help these projects reach a larger audience. The blockchain is actively building meme coin launch rails, while Solana is showing signs of saturation and fatigue.

BNB is also enjoying a surge in popularity, which seems like a bullish sign for the rest of its blockchain ecosystem:

BNB Price Performance. Source: CoinGeckoIn short, BSC has a lot of factors that could allow it to overtake Solana. Today’s success over the trending token list does not necessarily guarantee a long-term victory, but BSC is the best contender to achieve this goal.

Unless another blockchain can build up a similar community and infrastructure, it’s likely to maintain this prominence.

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Robert Kiyosaki warned of an imminent economic depression and advised seeking protection in gold and Bitcoin instead of relying on stocks.
The weakening dollar and expectations of further rate cuts pushed investors toward traditional safe havens; gold rose nearly 50% and Bitcoin surpassed $120,000.
Kiyosaki criticized Warren Buffett for changing his stance on precious metals.

Robert Kiyosaki cautioned that a looming economic depression is approaching and recommended turning to gold and Bitcoin over stocks. According to the Rich Dad Poor Dad author, recent market moves are not just numbers—they are signals of a brewing economic storm.

The U.S. government delayed key data, including the September jobs report. Investors have already begun betting on additional rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. The weaker dollar outlook drove capital toward traditional safe-haven assets, with gold climbing nearly 50% year-to-date to $3,893 per ounce, while Bitcoin rose about 7% over the past week, trading above $120,000.

Kiyosaki Fires at Warren Buffett
Kiyosaki criticized Warren Buffett for shifting his position toward gold and silver after years of dismissing them. In his view, this pivot does not validate precious metals but serves as a warning sign for stocks and bonds. “It makes me sick to hear Buffett praise gold and silver,” he wrote, accusing the legendary investor of hypocrisy. For Kiyosaki, the sudden preference for physical assets signals that equity and bond markets could collapse, potentially ushering in an economic depression.

Historic Highs for Bitcoin and Gold
For years, Kiyosaki has urged his followers to protect themselves with gold, silver, and increasingly Bitcoin and Ethereum. He has described traditional markets as fragile, citing rising debt and policy uncertainty. In his view, physical assets and cryptocurrencies act as lifelines when confidence in the system weakens.

Whether his forecast comes to pass remains to be seen, but Bitcoin’s recent highs and gold’s surge suggest that investors are already seeking refuge in scarce assets, aligning with Kiyosaki’s warnings

Lido is up more than 3% over the past 24 hours. Oct 3, 2025, 4:19 p.m.

VanEck has taken an early step toward launching a staked Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF) by registering a statutory trust for the product in Delaware, a public filing dated October 2 shows.

The proposed product, named the VanEck Lido Staked Ethereum ETF, would give investors exposure to ether ETH$4,538.84 that is staked through Lido, a decentralized protocol that lets users earn staking rewards without locking up assets themselves.

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Registering the trust is a procedural first move and does not yet represent a formal ETF application with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Lido dominadtes Ethereum staking, with about $38 billion worth of ETH — roughly one-third of all staked ether — currently locked in the protocol. It’s a key player in Ethereum’s proof-of-stake system, allowing users to earn yield on their tokens while keeping them liquid via derivative tokens called stETH.

In traditional finance terms, the ETF would operate like a fund that holds interest-bearing assets, but instead of bonds or cash, it would hold staked ETH. That structure would open up staked crypto to institutional investors who prefer the ETF wrapper, while removing the technical barrier of staking directly.

Lido’s governance token, LDO, is up more than 3% over the past 24 hours.

If approved, VanEck’s product could be the first staked ETH ETF in the U.S., adding a new layer to the growing competition among issuers racing to launch crypto-based funds.

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Bitcoin price is edging closer to new all-time highs, supported by a rise in open interest. With price action holding above key levels, the market structure remains firmly bullish.

Summary

Bitcoin is testing $123,348 resistance, the last key barrier before new all-time highs.
Channel structure remains bullish, with consecutive higher highs and higher lows.
Open interest is rising, confirming demand and supporting the bullish continuation toward $131,000.

Bitcoin’s (BTC) momentum continues to build as price approaches the upper boundaries of its long-term trading channel. After defending the channel low in confluence with the point of control, BTC launched a rally into the $123,348 high-timeframe resistance zone. This region now stands as the final barrier before new all-time highs can be established.

With open interest rising in tandem with price, the move is being supported by healthy demand and increased market participation. Adding to this strength, Strategy’s Bitcoin holdings have climbed to $77.4 billion as BTC reclaimed the $120,000 level, underscoring confidence from major institutional players.

Bitcoin price key technical points

Bitcoin is testing $123,348 high-timeframe resistance, the final barrier before new all-time highs.
The channel structure remains intact with consecutive higher highs and higher lows.
Rising open interest confirms strong demand, supporting the current bullish expansion.

BTCUSDT (1D) Chart, Source: TradingView
The price structure of Bitcoin continues to respect its established trading channel. Each pivot, represented by key dollar levels on the chart, has maintained bullish structure. The most recent respect occurred at the channel low, which aligned with the point of control, creating the perfect launchpad for a bullish rally. This reaction propelled Bitcoin into the $123,348 resistance, a zone now critical to watch as the market prepares for a potential breakout.

If this resistance is reclaimed decisively, the market opens the door to a “blue sky breakout,” where price discovery will take Bitcoin into uncharted territory. Historically, such conditions result in heightened volatility as liquidity thins above all-time highs. The next logical target within the channel is the $131,000 region, aligning with the channel’s upper resistance.

Market structure continues to support this bullish scenario. The sequence of higher highs and higher lows remains intact, underscoring the strength of the uptrend. Each expansion has been followed by a healthy correction, keeping the trend sustainable. This controlled advance adds credibility to the idea that Bitcoin is not only rallying but also building a structurally sound foundation for continuation.

BTC Open Interest, Source: Coinglass
The increase in open interest is another confirming factor. As price climbs, the number of active positions in the market is also rising. This alignment between price appreciation and open interest expansion signals that the move is supported by genuine demand rather than short-term speculation alone.

In previous cycles, rising open interest in conjunction with bullish structure has been a precursor to strong continuation rallies.Reflecting this growing optimism, a major Wall Street bank has even projected that Bitcoin could climb as high as $231K, highlighting the scale of bullish expectations building in the market

What to expect in the coming price action
Bitcoin remains bullish across all technical perspectives: price structure, market structure, and open interest. A breakout above $123,348 would likely accelerate momentum toward $131,000, where channel resistance resides. With open interest rising, the setup favors continuation higher, though traders should anticipate increased volatility in blue sky territory.

The growth of stablecoins is undeniable, as their reported market cap expanded to new highs in 2025. The additional supply is tracking a multi-chain, multi-token trend, which is challenging the dominance of USDT and USDC. 

Stablecoin profiles are shifting, challenging the dominance of USDT and USDC, while also expanding the reach of chains. 

The multichain trend is driven by USDC, which is aggressively spreading to new L1 and L2 networks. At the same time, USDT still relies mostly on Ethereum and TRON for the bulk of its activity. In the past year, stablecoin activity became truly multichain, though mostly due to the efforts of Circle. 

Stablecoin usage was "dualchain" for many years.

Today, it's arguably "multichain".

Increasingly so. pic.twitter.com/3GxrkfphT8

— Token Terminal @ TOKEN2049 🇸🇬 (@tokenterminal) October 3, 2025

Additionally, there are over 75 smaller stablecoins, which are just starting out with growth. Stablecoins with specific purposes are trying to displace USDT and USDC in their niche, pointing users to a new type of asset. 

One such example is the recently introduced USDH by Hyperliquid, which will not fully displace USDC, but will add new usages to the ecosystem. MetaMask’s mUSD is another attempt to add bonuses for the niche asset. Tether also chose to launch a new stablecoin for USA-based holders, instead of trying to make USDT compliant, as Cryptopolitan reported earlier. 

Stablecoins get boost from Genius Act rules
The drive to create more diverse stablecoins comes from the Genius Act, which regulates the creation of stablecoins in the USA. The main driver of growth is the ability to buy T-Bills as collateral, launching a liquid, fully regulated token. 

The issuer can also earn passive income, choosing to share the interest with the token users. Essentially, stablecoins will become an engine for T-Bill tokenization, as the Genius Act requires that reserves be held in short-term US treasuries, with a duration under 90 days. 

One of the reasons for the rush to have multiple stablecoin issuers is precisely the ability to have reliable yield on T-Bills. Stablecoin issuers also do not pass the yield to holders, though some offer yield through DeFi protocols. 

Genius stablecoins are also essentially selling US debt to the crypto community. Since stablecoins boost the prices of crypto assets, the increased debt is also a factor contributing to crypto growth, serving as a way to offset inflation. 

Stablecoins show different activity levels and use cases
The multi-chain, multi-token world of stablecoins shows some chains have vastly different use cases and activity levels. September was a record month for stablecoin transfers, with a shift in usage and inflows to more chains. 

Stablecoin transfers reached a new peak in September, though activity was different for all chains | Source: Dune Analytics
Some chains hoard the coins and only move a fraction of the supply, while others have a smaller supply that actually circulates each day. As of October 2025, Base is the chain with the most active stablecoin supply. 

On-chain analysts show that despite TRON’s high level of reported transactions, the majority of the supply is actually hoarded and sitting idle. Ethereum is a mixed usage chain, with both idle supply as collateral and active tokens for payments and trading. Up to 53% of the Ethereum stablecoin supply is idle.

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Ethereum shows bullish momentum with MACD histogram turning positive. ETH price prediction targets $4,700-$5,000 range within 4 weeks if key resistance breaks.

ETH Price Prediction: Technical Breakout Positioning for $5,000 Target
Ethereum's current price action at $4,483.60 presents a compelling technical setup as we analyze multiple analyst predictions and on-chain indicators. With ETH trading just 7.21% below its 52-week high of $4,832.07, the question becomes whether this cryptocurrency can sustain its bullish momentum toward new highs.

ETH Price Prediction Summary
• ETH short-term target (1 week): $4,650-$4,750 (+3.7% to +5.9%)
• Ethereum medium-term forecast (1 month): $4,700-$5,000 range (+4.8% to +11.5%)
• Key level to break for bullish continuation: $4,692.36 (immediate resistance)
• Critical support if bearish: $3,815.00 (strong support confluence)

Recent Ethereum Price Predictions from Analysts
The latest ETH price prediction data reveals a cautiously optimistic consensus among analysts. Changelly's technical analysis suggests multiple timeframe targets, with their short-term ETH price target at $4,190.17 appearing conservative given current momentum. More bullish is their long-term prediction of $4,994.43, which aligns closely with our medium-term Ethereum forecast.

CoinCodex presents a more aggressive short-term ETH price prediction of $4,558.42, while Polymarket's prediction market shows 100% confidence in ETH reaching $4,200 within the current timeframe. The convergence of these predictions around the $4,200-$4,600 range provides a solid foundation for our technical analysis.

Notably, the analyst predictions cluster around two key zones: immediate targets near $4,200-$4,500 and longer-term objectives approaching $5,000. This bifurcation suggests market uncertainty about timing rather than direction.

ETH Technical Analysis: Setting Up for Bullish Breakout
The current Ethereum technical analysis reveals several positive momentum indicators supporting higher ETH price predictions. The MACD histogram reading of 27.0071 indicates bullish momentum is building, while the RSI at 57.10 sits comfortably in neutral territory with room for upward movement.

ETH's position within the Bollinger Bands at 0.6861 suggests the price is approaching the upper band at $4,754.42, which could act as initial resistance. However, this positioning often precedes breakout moves when supported by volume and momentum indicators.

The moving average structure presents a mixed but increasingly bullish picture. While ETH trades above the critical SMA 200 at $3,012.74 by nearly 49%, shorter-term averages show the price slightly above the SMA 50 at $4,386.70. This configuration supports our ETH price prediction for continued upward movement.

Volume analysis from Binance shows $1.98 billion in 24-hour trading, indicating healthy institutional participation. The daily ATR of $175.08 suggests normal volatility levels, providing room for significant price moves without excessive risk.

Ethereum Price Targets: Bull and Bear Scenarios
Bullish Case for ETH
Our primary ETH price target focuses on the $4,692.36 immediate resistance level. A decisive break above this level with volume confirmation could trigger rapid movement toward the $4,956.78 strong resistance zone.

The bullish Ethereum forecast scenario requires ETH to maintain support above $4,400 while building momentum through the current consolidation pattern. Technical indicators suggest this breakout could occur within 5-7 trading days, potentially driving ETH toward our $5,000 price target.

Key bullish catalysts include RSI moving above 60, MACD line crossing above the signal line, and sustained trading above the upper Bollinger Band. These conditions would support our most optimistic ETH price prediction of $5,000+ within four weeks.

Bearish Risk for Ethereum
The primary risk to our bullish ETH price prediction lies in a failure to hold the $4,400 pivot area. A break below this level could trigger selling toward the $3,815.00 support zone, representing a potential 14.9% decline from current levels.

The bearish scenario would unfold if RSI falls below 50, MACD histogram turns negative, and ETH breaks below the middle Bollinger Band at $4,323.06. Such a breakdown would invalidate our bullish Ethereum forecast and suggest targeting lower support levels.

Critical warning signs include declining volume on any upward moves and failure to reclaim the $4,500 level after any dip below it.

Should You Buy ETH Now? Entry Strategy
Based on our Ethereum technical analysis, the current price level offers a reasonable entry point for those asking whether to buy or sell ETH. However, we recommend a staged approach rather than aggressive accumulation.

Primary Entry Strategy:
- Initial position: 30% allocation at current levels ($4,450-$4,500)
- Add on dips: 40% allocation if ETH pulls back to $4,350-$4,400
- Breakout entry: 30% allocation on confirmed break above $4,700

Risk Management:
- Stop-loss: $4,200 (4.5% risk from current levels)
- Take-profit targets: 50% at $4,750, 30% at $4,950, 20% held for $5,000+

The answer to "buy or sell ETH" depends on your risk tolerance, but technical conditions favor buying on any weakness near support levels.

ETH Price Prediction Conclusion
Our comprehensive analysis supports a bullish ETH price prediction with medium to high confidence. The convergence of positive technical indicators, analyst consensus around higher targets, and strong momentum readings suggests Ethereum is positioned for a move toward $4,700-$5,000 within the next month.

Confidence Level: Medium-High (75%)

Key indicators to monitor:
- MACD line crossing above signal line (bullish confirmation)
- RSI sustaining above 60 (momentum continuation)
- Volume expansion on any breakout moves
- Bitcoin correlation and broader crypto market sentiment

Timeline: Our Ethereum forecast anticipates the initial move to $4,700 within 2-3 weeks, with potential extension to $5,000 by month-end if momentum sustains. Failure to break $4,692.36 resistance within 10 days would require reassessment of our bullish ETH price prediction.

The technical setup strongly favors patient buyers, making this an opportune time for those seeking exposure to Ethereum's next major price movement.

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Cold Blooded Shiller, a trader followed by 344,000 people on X, believes XRP is about to make a decisive move. At the heart of his prediction is a three-day candle close as the key signal, and a potential break of the descending line on the chart. This is the setup that could send XRP "straight to $5," argues the chart analyst.

For now, the XRP price sits at $3.04, with the resistance zone between $3.20 and $3.30 — levels that bulls have failed to clear since August. 

Shiller’s chart shows a clear downtrend line compressing price action. Should that ceiling give way, the next target is $4.20, with $5 as the extension. 

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Source: Cold Blooded ShillerThat would be a 64% rally from the current price.

Such an optimistic call is not without precedent. Last November, XRP jumped from $0.56 to $1.34 in just three weeks after a similar pattern resolved higher. Earlier this year, it surged from $1.50 to $3.80 in under two months. The newest price prediction is pointing to this same explosive behavior as the reason a quick move to $5 is on the table right now.

Behind XRP price chartThe market backdrop adds fuel to the prediction. Open interest in XRP futures is back above $8.64 billion, the highest since July, and funding rates are tilting positive, signaling that traders are already positioning for upside. 

If the breakout sticks, XRP’s market value could expand by more than $100 billion, taking it to the $270 billion range and forcing comparisons with Ethereum’s standing.

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Key Points:Bitcoin has recovered from its latest pullback upon bouncing off the $110K support.BTC ETFs have brought in more than $2 billion in record time.Momentum indicators and historical patterns favor an upcoming move to $140K.

Bitcoin (BTC) has surged past $120,000 for the first time since August, and bears are already feeling the sting.

Short liquidations in the past three days in the crypto market have surpassed $700 million as the top crypto could soon make a new all-time high if bullish momentum continues.

The macroeconomic backdrop favored a move higher for cryptos, but the market decisively pulled back after the Federal Reserve cut rates by 25 basis points.

However, as most tokens hit critical support areas – e.g. BTC at $110K – the stage looks set for the next leg up of this cycle as analysts expect that another cut will take place this month.

Bitcoin ETFs Attract $2.2 Billion in Record Time
In the past 7 days, BTC has advanced by 10.5%, bringing its year-to-date (YTD) gains to nearly 29%. Meanwhile, trading volumes in the past 24 hours have rocketed to $70 billion, now accounting for 3% of the asset’s circulating supply.

Another surprising metric that favors a bullish outlook comes from exchange-traded funds (ETFs) as spot products linked to Bitcoin have brought in $2.2 billion from Monday to Thursday.

Bitcoin ETF Inflows – Source: Farside Investors

As a result, the total assets under management (AUM) held in these funds have climbed to $59 billion as per data from Farside Investors.

It appears that institutional money is flowing to BTC at a point when the market could be entering a new stage of the cycle. This is entirely logical considering that lower rates push yield-chasers to riskier asset classes like cryptos.

In addition, the CME Group said this week that it will start supporting 24/7 crypto trading starting in 2026. Institutional traders will likely draft strategies to make the most out of this meaningful change in the market’s dynamics, and their presence throughout the day will likely result in higher liquidity.

Open interest in Bitcoin futures has also hit levels not seen since 2022 when expressed in BTC. This implies much higher participation and emphasizes the strength of this bull market.

BTC Could Climb to $140K Based on Historical Patterns
In a previous Bitcoin price prediction, we emphasized that the token could rise to $145,000 if it broke out of the $125K level in the near term.

BTC/USD Daily Chart (Bitstamp) – Source: TradingView

The $110K area turned out to be a strong demand zone, which confirms the beginning of the token’s next leg up. However, how high could BTC go after this support bounce?

Looking at historical patterns, the top crypto has delivered gains between 20% and 28% after it has broken its latest swing highs.

Using this as a reference to estimate how high BTC could go this time, we get a similar target of $140,000 for BTC. This still leaves us with a 16% gain on the table.

The Relative Strength Index (RSI) has already sent a buy signal upon crossing the 14-day moving average. Hence, a confirmed breakout of this key resistance would mark the beginning of this next leg up.

Considering both the macro and technical outlook, we could witness a strong push to $140K for Bitcoin in the next few weeks.

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Billionaire hedge fund manager Ray Dalio has reiterated doubts over Bitcoin’s future as a reserve currency. Dalio reposted an old clip of the Master Investor Podcast on X, repeating that central banks are unlikely to adopt Bitcoin due to its transparency of transactions and potential vulnerabilities.

Dalio said central banks are unlikely to embrace Bitcoin as it maintains a public ledger of transactions and is subject to future problems. He argued that governments are more concerned with privacy and regulatory control in their reserves, so it is less practical at the institutional level.

While Bitcoin has gained recognition as a store of value, the technology’s lack of confidentiality and potential code-related risks limit its prospects of becoming an official reserve asset, Dalio suggested. At the same time, Dalio did not completely dismiss cryptocurrency. He called it “alternative money” and recognised its growing importance in the financial ecosystem.

Crypto analyst fires back, calls Dalio’s warning “FUD”
Dalio’s stance has raised backlash from the crypto community. Cryptocurrency analyst Adam Livingston countered by citing transparency as a strength, not a weakness. He said Bitcoin’s public auditability avoids the sort of opacity that helped cause the 2008 financial crisis.

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Livingston also rejected any notion that Bitcoin’s cryptographic foundation is “breakable.” He said that the SHA-256 algorithm that Bitcoin transactions rely on has stood the test of global attempts to crack it. He said that such concerns are founded on conjecture, not on technical proof.

The divide highlights an ongoing battle between traditional financial leaders and advocates of digital assets. While Dalio highlights risks, others focus on the resilience and transparency of Bitcoin as major features.

Bitcoin as hard money and portfolio asset
Despite raising concerns, Dalio has acknowledged Bitcoin’s hard money nature. He stressed its limited supply of 21 million coins and likened it to rare assets such as gold and silver. In previous comments, he put Bitcoin in the top tier of hard assets and recommended that as much as 15% of a portfolio be dedicated to the coin.

Dalio said that he personally owns Bitcoin, but he keeps his exposure low. After years of criticism, he finally softened his stance a bit and made his first purchase in 2021. In recent remarks, however, he did explain that his allocation is still modest. “My personal approach is that I do have some Bitcoin in my portfolio, but not much,” he said.

Dalio’s cautious optimism is also in line with the views of renowned investor Robert Kiyosaki. Kiyosaki has repeatedly urged investors to diversify their investments by including Bitcoin, in addition to silver and gold, to hedge against future financial crises. As of this writing, Bitcoin is currently trading for $120,430, which is a 24-hour increase of 1%.

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Strategic mining operations powered by sustainable energy and continued accumulation of Bitcoin have helped MARA expand its substantial Bitcoin treasury.

Key Takeaways

MARA Holdings now holds 52,850 Bitcoin, strengthening its position as the second-largest publicly traded Bitcoin holder after Strategy.
This achievement underscores MARA's active role in adopting Bitcoin as a treasury asset among public corporations.

MARA Holdings, a US-based Bitcoin mining firm and the second-largest public Bitcoin holder, now holds 52,850 Bitcoin worth over $6 billion, trailing only Strategy in corporate Bitcoin treasury holdings.

The milestone positions MARA as a key player in the growing trend of public companies adopting Bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset. MARA has emphasized its role in national digital economy infrastructure through both mining operations and strategic Bitcoin purchases.

Recent US Treasury guidance has clarified tax treatments for digital assets, benefiting Bitcoin holders like MARA by excluding certain unrealized gains from corporate minimum taxes.

MARA is pursuing sustainable energy initiatives, including wind-powered mining operations in Texas and Europe, to support its Bitcoin treasury growth strategy.

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Ethereum (ETH) is starting October with renewed strength, bouncing back from recent lows and retesting a key resistance level that could determine its next big move. With the crypto market showing signs of recovery, analysts are eyeing the $4,500 mark as the pivotal zone that may trigger a breakout rally, potentially driving ETH toward $6,900 in the coming weeks.

SPX surged 32.7% to $1.28, testing $1.29 resistance with bullish signals; a move above $1.39–$1.47 could confirm recovery momentum.Zcash trades at $147 after a 164.8% weekly rally, targeting $150–$170, but profit-taking could drag ZEC back to $120 or below $100.BNB hit a new ATH at $1,114, trading at $1,107 with strong demand; holding support at $1,046 is key to avoiding a fall toward $1,000.With Bitcoin closing in on the ATH, the market seems to be opening up to the altcoins as well. This makes the coming couple of days crucial for crypto tokens as they could be seeing some gains.

BInCrypto has analysed three such altcoins for the investors to watch over this weekend.

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SPX6900 (SPX)SPX price surged 32.7% in the last 48 hours, making it one of the best-performing meme coins of the week. The token is trading at $1.28, just under the $1.29 resistance level, as investors watch closely for confirmation of a sustained breakout.

Technical indicators suggest bullish momentum is building. The Parabolic SAR is positioned below the candlesticks, signaling an uptrend. If the rally continues, SPX could push past $1.39 and test $1.47, marking a three-week high and erasing recent losses while boosting investor confidence in the token’s recovery.

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SPX Price Analysis. Source: TradingViewHowever, downside risks remain. If weekend selling pressure builds, SPX could face a pullback. A decline below the $1.16 support level would weaken the bullish outlook and trigger further caution among traders. Such a drop could undo recent gains.

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Zcash (ZEC)Another one of the altcoins to watch this weekend is ZEC, which has emerged as one of the top-performing altcoins in recent days, currently trading at $147. The token surged 164.8% over the past week, marking one of its strongest rallies in years. With momentum building, ZEC is now eyeing the $150 resistance level as its next target.

If ZEC breaches $150, the altcoin could extend its rally toward $170. The surge has already pushed the cryptocurrency to a three-and-a-half-year high, reinforcing bullish sentiment. This milestone positions ZEC for potential further gains, as market optimism grows around its role as a leading privacy-focused digital asset.

ZEC Price Analysis. Source: TradingViewHowever, risks of a correction remain. If investors begin taking profits after the recent rally, ZEC could face sharp downside pressure. A drop through $120 would expose the token to further losses, potentially slipping below $100. Such a decline would invalidate the bullish thesis and trigger caution among traders.

BNBBNB is among the best-performing top altcoins this week, surging 17% in just seven days. The cryptocurrency is currently trading at $1,107, reflecting strong market demand. This performance reinforces its position as one of the leading assets.

The rally also saw BNB form a new all-time high at $1,114. Technical indicators such as the Parabolic SAR point to an active uptrend. If momentum holds, BNB could breach $1,139 and move even higher, potentially setting another ATH and attracting additional investor interest into the token.

BNB Price Analysis. Source: TradingViewStill, downside risks remain in play. If profit-taking or bearish market cues emerge, BNB may fall to its $1,046 support level. A breakdown below this floor would open the door to a decline toward $1,000. Any further drop under this level would invalidate the bullish thesis completely.

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Key Takeaways
What triggered SPX’s recent 28% rally?
 Bullish technical patterns like the MACD Golden Cross and rising RSI fueled strong buying momentum.

How are investors reacting to SPX’s surge? 
Whales are accumulating aggressively while retail investors show signs of profit-taking, creating mixed short-term pressure.

SPX6900 [SPX] posted a strong 28% rally over the past week, at press time, fueled by a surge in market liquidity.

Analysis reveals that whale activity on Binance was a key driver behind the move, with AMBCrypto uncovering deeper insights into the forces at play.

Why did SPX prices spike?
The SPX market has seen a major bull rally in recent days, fueled by the formation of bullish technical patterns.

First, the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) formed a bullish signal known as the Golden Cross.

This pattern occurs when the blue MACD line crosses above the orange signal line, suggesting more capital is entering the asset and a rally is near.

Source: TradingView

The Relative Strength Index (RSI) also showed strength, climbing into the bullish region between 50 and 70. At press time, RSI stood at 54, signaling that bullish momentum is building and reinforcing the positive market outlook.

$19 million inflow: What does this imply?
Open Interest surged over the past day, rising to $101 million, at press time, as derivatives investors injected $19.4 million into the market.

This increase coincides with the Weighted Funding Rate average staying in the bullish zone, with a reading of 0.0119%, its highest since the 21st of September.

Source: CoinGlass

Analysis of the Long-to-Short ratio shows that Binance’s top traders by account size and position contributed significantly, with readings of 1.35 and 1.02 respectively.

A ratio above 1 implies stronger buying activity, which aligns with the bullish move.

Notably, investors on Binance controlled $64.72 million in total trading volume, accounting for the second-highest trade count at 495,240.

Retail investors are pushing back
Retail investors, however, appear to be taking the opposite side of the rally. Data from CoinGlass’ Exchange Netflow revealed that investors have sold over $2.1 million worth of SPX so far.

Source: CoinGlass

That selling pressure has eased in the past day, with just $370,000 worth sold, compared to $1.8 million the day before.

Such outflows often weigh on price and can stall further gains in the short term.

SPX price outlook
Market analysis shows that SPX maintains a positive outlook. At the time of writing, the asset has broken above the descending resistance line on the chart and is trending upward.

If bulls continue to outpace bears, SPX could rally toward the next resistance level at $2.28, extending the bullish run that began in the early hours of the day.

Source: TradingView

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DeFi ecosystem 1inch has rebranded with a new 1inch.com domain, reflecting its commitment to user experience and decentralized finance’s growing importance for institutions.
Co-founder Sergej Kunz argued that DeFi will become “indistinguishable” from traditional finance.
1inch has teamed up with Coinbase to integrate its Swap API into the crypto exchange’s app.
DeFi ecosystem 1inch has rolled out a fresh visual identity and a new 1inch.com domain, as it pursues a strategic direction focused on user experience and enhanced security for institutions.

Executives say the revamped image reflects the company's extensive influence in decentralized finance, with its infrastructure now relied on by the likes of Binance, MetaMask and Ledger.

"Soon, DeFi will be indistinguishable from traditional finance,” co-founder Sergej Kunz said in a statement shared with Decrypt. He noted that “this doesn't mean centralization, it means traditional financial systems and users coming on-chain," adding that, "1inch’s rebrand signals maturity, but not a change in the mission."

All for 1, 1 for all1inch says its new slogan (We move forward as 1") spotlights the importance of collaboration between projects and protocols across the DeFi landscape—addressing the fragmentation that negatively impacts everyday users and prevents the sector from achieving its full potential.

As part of its collaborative efforts, 1inch has teamed up with crypto exchange Coinbase, which has integrated 1inch's Swap API into its app. The high-profile collaboration comes as the exchange offers decentralized trades to users, giving them the opportunity to begin trading millions of digital assets.

Coinbase's head of trading Scott Shapiro described the collaboration as a "significant step forward," adding: "Together we’re enabling seamless access to DEXes within the Coinbase app, which will bring millions of our users on-chain."

Improvements have also been made to 1inch's flagship products, which include the 1inch decentralized exchange aggregator dapp, as well as its wallet, a dedicated business portal, and a portfolio tracker. The upgrades have been driven by a desire to simplify the experience for everyday investors and institutions without compromising on power and innovation, 1inch said.

The company is redoubling its effort to appeal to institutions by implementing two globally recognized standards for information security and data protection.

1inch says its SaaS-based model has experienced healthy demand of late, with well-known crypto companies using its technology to offer deep liquidity and swaps at competitive prices.

Heralding the rebrand as the next chapter in its six-year journey, 1inch likened its infrastructure to the "connective tissue" that enables chains, protocols and tools to be diverse yet interoperable at the same time. Other priorities include championing self-custody while enabling digital assets to be used in more environments.

According to 1inch, its ecosystem now boasts 25 million users and daily trading volumes exceeding $500 million. Visitors to its old website, 1inch.io, are now being directed to 1inch.com.

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Privacy token Zcash (ZEC) touched a high of $163 on Thursday,  reaching its highest point since April 2022 following a breakout of its Bitcoin and dollar trading pairs.

Zcash rose for five days at a stretch from a low of $54 on Sept. 28 to reach $163 on Oct. 2, marking a 201% surge.

This week, on Oct. 1, Grayscale announced the Zcash Trust, describing Zcash as similar to Bitcoin in its design: "Zcash (ZEC) was created from the original Bitcoin code base, but it uses a privacy technology that encrypts transaction information and allows users to shield their assets," it said.

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Zcash also saw positive sentiment as enthusiasts pushed it forward as insurance against bad actors using Bitcoin, noting that Zcash may serve as a safer alternative to BTC.

Entrepreneur and AngelList founder Naval Ravikant stated that while "Bitcoin is insurance against fiat, Zcash is insurance against Bitcoin."

Zcash takes breatherZcash has steadily risen from a low of $34.48 on Aug. 20, marking a 379% surge if taken from the Oct. 2 high of $163.

ZEC/USD Daily Chart, Courtesy: TradingViewThe rally accelerated on Sept. 28, with ZEC seeing significant rises subsequently. In one of such, on Oct. 1, for instance, ZEC surged over 100% from a low of $74 to $153.

The rise met resistance at $163 on Oct. 2, causing the ZEC price to retreat. At press time, ZEC was down 3% in the last 24 hours to $143, but still up 176% weekly.

Following the surge, Zcash's daily RSI stepped into the overbought range, currently at 92, which might explain the retreat in price.

The good news remains that bulls have given up much ground, with Zcash attempting a rebound alongside the rest of the crypto market. The next major resistance awaits at $216, while support is envisaged at $80 in the event of a price drop.

Plasma’s XPL token is closely watched for a price recovery, as it still hovers around $0.86. The token achieved the highest daily turnover, with daily trading exceeding the token’s supply. 

XPL is the most actively traded token, with daily turnover exceeding the supply for a ratio of 1.1. The token is still trading with a high mindshare, though this is not reflected in the market price. 

XPL open interest also stalled at just under $1B, with around 67% in long positions. For now, the token mostly saw long liquidations, to the tune of $3.3M in the past 24 hours. The token is still highly active on Hyperliquid, with 56% of whales going long. However, the biggest Hyperliquid position is a short trade with a $72.5M notional value. 

XPL has been sliding since September 28, after peaking at $1.67. The token’s price remained relatively depressed, despite the recent news of picking up ChainLink as a reliable oracle. 

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Even with the promises of becoming a stablecoin and financial hub, the early performance of XPL disappointed some of the investors, while the chain still has to show its real utility.

XPL trades with multiple sources of liquidity
Despite the attention, XPL traded under $0.90, getting closer to its all-time low of $0.74. The launch of XPL coincided with other high-profile airdrops, especially Aster (ASTER). However, XPL did not achieve the ‘up only’ result following its airdrop, despite the overall market recovery. 

Plasma is still the most active token based on the ratio of its trading volumes to market cap. Volumes ranged between $2.4B and $1.7B, turning over the entire circulating supply of 1.8B tokens. The volumes are also consistently above the token’s market cap of $1.6B, suggesting significant liquidity and lively trading. 

XPL activity includes KRW pairs, though the liquidity on those markets is shifting quickly. | Source: Cryptocompare
XPL activity shifted to Bybit, which carries over 24% of the trade volume, with 18% on Binance. The current XPL valuation also includes a reported 49% of volumes against the Korean won. The token’s pairs on Upbit and Bithumb, however, have fluctuating volumes as XPL still discovers its main sources of liquidity. 

Did the Plasma team sell XPL tokens? 
One of the sources of price pressure for XPL was rumours of insider selling. However, most of the XPL is vested and visible on a single address, at least on its BSC version. There are no signs of selling or sending XPL to exchanges.

Plasma’s CEO, Paul Faecks, denied the rumours of insider selling, despite chart analysts suspecting a directed effort to tank the price of XPL. As Cryptopolitan reported earlier, on-chain data indicate that the Wintermute market maker transferred significant amounts of XPL to exchanges. 

The token gained immediate listings and may also have some of its volumes boosted by market makers. Plasma’s high-profile launch and its positioning as the sixth-largest chain by value locked and stablecoin supply also meant XPL was seen as a potential breakout token, similar to ASTER. 

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Pi Network price is trading near its lows under extreme oversold conditions, with the RSI signaling a possible reversal. A strong base at $0.26 support could set the stage for a bullish recovery.

Summary

Pi Network lost $0.35 support, which has flipped into resistance.
Price is attempting to form a base at $0.26 high-confluence support.
RSI in oversold territory signals potential for a bullish reversal.

Pi Network (PI) price has been volatile in recent weeks, losing the $0.35 support level and flipping it into resistance. Despite this breakdown, bulls have stepped in to defend the $0.26 high-confluence support zone, where price action is now attempting to stabilize. With the RSI registering extreme oversold readings, conditions resemble prior setups that sparked strong rebounds in Pi’s history.

The current consolidation phase will be critical in determining whether the market can build a lasting base for reversal. Still, Pi’s price remains on edge despite the launch of its new DEX and AMM upgrade, showing that sentiment has yet to fully turn.

Pi Network key technical points

Pi Network lost $0.35 support, which has now flipped into resistance.
Price is attempting to build a base around $0.26 high-confluence support.
RSI is extremely oversold, signaling potential for a bullish reversal.

PIUSDT (1D) Chart, Source: TradingView
Pi Network’s recent decline began with the loss of $0.35, a level that had previously acted as a key pivot point for buyers. Once broken, it quickly transitioned into resistance, capping upside attempts and increasing bearish pressure. This triggered a volatile move lower, where bulls had to step in aggressively to defend the next significant technical level.

The $0.26 support zone has emerged as the area of focus. This region carries multiple confluences, making it a likely candidate for a structural bottom. Price action has tested this level and managed to hold, suggesting that demand exists at this range despite broader weakness. For Pi Network to turn momentum in its favor, it must form a longer-lasting base at this support to build a foundation for sustained upside.

The most compelling bullish factor is the RSI, which is now in extreme oversold territory. Historically, similar RSI conditions on Pi Network have preceded sharp recoveries or bullish reversals. This technical backdrop adds weight to the possibility of another recovery cycle if momentum shifts in favor of buyers.

However, confirmation is still required. To establish a valid reversal, Pi must post multiple daily closes above the $0.26 support to reinforce the base. Once this occurs, bulls could push price toward retesting $0.35, now turned resistance, and potentially higher levels if volume supports the move.

What to expect in the coming price action
Pi Network is attempting to stabilize at $0.26 while trading under oversold RSI conditions. If this base holds and volume strengthens, a reversal rally toward $0.35 resistance could unfold. Conversely, losing $0.26 would expose lower support levels and extend the bearish trend.

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The crypto market is seeing renewed bullish momentum to begin the fourth quarter of this year, with BTC, BNB, SOL, XRP, and ETH recording significant gains over the past few days. This rally has come on the back of several factors, including a potential Fed rate cut and a turnaround in the ETF flows.

Crypto Market Rallies With BTC, BNB, SOL, XRP, ETH On The Rise
TradingView data shows that the total crypto market cap is back above the $4 trillion mark, rising over 10% in the last week. This has come on the back of significant rallies for BTC, BNB, SOL, XRP, and ETH.

Source: TradingView; Total Crypto Market Cap Weekly Chart
The Bitcoin price has rallied above $120,000 from a weekly low of around $109,000. BNB has rallied to a new all-time high (ATH) of $1,130 while SOL, XRP, and ETH have also reclaimed key psychological price levels.

The crypto market rally occurs amid renewed bullish momentum in the fourth quarter of the year, driven by several bullish catalysts. Thanks to these catalysts, there are predictions that BTC could reach a new all-time high by the end of this year, surpassing $124,000 in the process.

Fed Rate Cuts
Further rate cuts to close out this year are one of the catalysts fueling the market rally. CME FedWatch data shows that there is currently a 96.7% chance that the Fed will lower rates again at the FOMC meeting this month. This will mark the second rate cut of the year, following the first last month.

Source: CME FedWatch
Fed rate cuts have a significant impact on the crypto market, and market participants look to be pricing in this cut as being bullish for crypto prices. It is worth mentioning that the Fed is also projected to make another cut at the December meeting.

ETF Inflows and Upcoming ETF Approvals
The ETF inflows and upcoming ETF approvals are another catalyst for the rally in crypto prices. As CoinGape reported, the Bitcoin ETFs have recorded $2.2 billion in weekly inflows, injecting new liquidity into the BTC ecosystem. Meanwhile, the Ethereum ETFs have recorded $1.06 billion in inflows this week.

Furthermore, the crypto market is already anticipating the ETF approvals for the Litcoin, Solana, XRP, and Dogecoin funds. Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas stated that there is a 100% chance of approval for these crypto ETFs under the new generic listing standards. These funds could drive in fresh liquidity as institutional investors look to gain exposure to these altcoins.

Historical Data Also Fueling Crypto Market Rally
Historical data also serves as one of the catalysts fueling this market rally. The fourth quarter of the year is historically the best period for Bitcoin, with the flagship crypto recording an average gain of 79% during this period.

Source: CoinGlass
Q4 is well ahead of the first quarter, which is the second-best performing quarter for Bitcoin, with an average gain of 51%. Notably, Binance co-founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao also recently alluded to Bitcoin’s historical performance as he hinted at the likelihood of another ‘Uptober’ rally.

Meanwhile, other factors that could be fueling this crypto market rally include the Crypto Market Structure bill, which could pass in this fourth quarter. Depending on how long the government shutdown lasts, the markup phase for the bill could occur this month before it is then sent to the Senate floor.

It is worth mentioning that Bitcoin rallied to a new ATH in the week that the U.S. President Donald Trump signed the GENIUS Act into law. As such, this crypto regulation, which has a broader impact, could also contribute to a further rally to the upside.

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Visa is modernizing the decades-old infrastructure of cross-border payments with a pilot that integrates stablecoins into its Visa Direct platform.

Announced at SIBOS 2025, the initiative aims to unlock liquidity, reduce settlement times, and give businesses greater flexibility in managing international payouts.

For years, global transactions have relied on slow, costly rails that require businesses to park large amounts of capital in advance. With the new pilot, Visa is testing stablecoin prefunding as an alternative funding source, enabling financial institutions to cover payouts while maintaining their working capital.

Chris Newkirk, President of Commercial & Money Movement Solutions at Visa, expressed his dissatisfaction. “Cross-border payments have been stuck in outdated systems for far too long,” he said. “Visa Direct’s new stablecoins integration lays the groundwork for money to move instantly across the world, giving businesses more choice in how they pay.”

A new model for liquidity management
The prefunding process enables businesses to deposit stablecoins with Visa Direct, treating them as equivalent to cash on hand. Funds are then made available for payouts in local currencies, providing banks, remittance providers, and other financial institutions with a faster and more predictable method for settling transactions.

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The model also brings new advantages for treasury operations. Instead of tying up funds for days, institutions can move money in minutes. Stablecoins also serve as a consistent settlement layer, minimizing risks associated with currency volatility across different markets.

Visa has not disclosed which stablecoins are being used in the pilot, but said it is working with select partners that meet specific criteria. Broader availability is expected to roll out in 2026.

This pilot builds on Visa’s ongoing efforts to integrate blockchain programmability with its global payments network. The company has previously tested the waters with crypto-linked payment cards and stablecoin settlements in partnership with Circle. This time, they’re using stablecoins directly within Visa Direct’s prefunding process.

For businesses, this shift could mean an upgrade in speed. It also opens the door to reduced costs, quicker access to working capital, and treasury operations that are less exposed to volatility. And although end users will still receive funds in their local currencies, the system behind those payments may be on the verge of a major transformation.

Ripple’s dual approach to transforming cross-border payments
While Visa experiments with stablecoin integration, Ripple has emerged as a major player in the cross-border payment revolution with a complementary two-pronged strategy: its native digital asset XRP and the recently launched RLUSD stablecoin.

XRP has been specifically designed for cross-border payments since its launch in 2012, serving as a bridge currency that enables instant exchanges between different currencies. The digital asset settles transactions in 3-5 seconds with fees as low as $0.0002 per transaction—a dramatic improvement over traditional SWIFT transfers that can take 1-5 business days and cost significantly more.

Ripple’s On-Demand Liquidity (ODL) solution utilizes XRP to eliminate the need for pre-funded nostro accounts, thereby freeing up billions of dollars in trapped capital for financial institutions. Major banks, including Santander, SBI Holdings, PNC Bank, and MUFG, have integrated XRP into their payment infrastructure through RippleNet, which now processes over $70 billion in payment volume across 90+ markets.
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has projected that XRP could account for 14% of cross-border payment volume currently handled by SWIFT within five years, signaling the digital asset’s growing institutional acceptance.

Standard Chartered’s Geoff Kendrick expects Bitcoin to hit $135,000 soon, fueled by US shutdown risks and ETF inflows driving institutional adoption.CryptoQuant data shows perp whales aggressively long Bitcoin, boosting momentum but raising risks of cascading liquidations if the rally loses steam.Analysts warn leveraged positioning makes current strength fragile, yet macro catalysts and liquidity flows could propel Bitcoin to a fresh all-time high.Welcome to the US Crypto News Morning Briefing—your essential rundown of the most important developments in crypto for the day ahead.

Grab a coffee as markets brace for another pivotal moment. From Washington’s shutdown to deep-pocketed crypto whales pushing leverage, forces are converging that could propel Bitcoin (BTC) into uncharted territory. Analysts find themselves split on whether this strength is solid or fragile.

Crypto News of the Day: Geoff Kendrick Sees Bitcoin Ready for $135,000 as Shutdown LoomsBitcoin may be on the brink of a fresh all-time high, according to Standard Chartered’s Head of Digital Assets Research, Geoff Kendrick.

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In an exclusive email to BeInCrypto, Kendrick said he expects Bitcoin to “print a fresh all-time-high next week” and push toward his long-held Q3 target of $135,000, reported in a recent US Crypto News publication.

The catalyst, he argues, lies in the dynamics of the US government shutdown.

“The shutdown matters this time around. During the previous Trump shutdown (December 22, 2018, to January 25, 2019), Bitcoin was in a different place than it is now, so it did little. However, this year, Bitcoin traded with US government risks, as best shown by its relationship to US treasury term premium,” Kendrick explained.

On Polymarket, traders are pricing a 60% probability that the shutdown lasts between 10 and 29 days, suggesting no quick resolution.

US Government Shutdown Timeline Probabilities. Source: PolymarketFor Kendrick, this creates an extended environment in which Bitcoin can outperform as a hedge against fiscal gridlock and US credit stress.

The other key driver lies in ETF flows. Gold has been outperforming Bitcoin ETFs in recent weeks, but Kendrick expects that trend to reverse.

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“Net Bitcoin ETF inflows are now at USD58bn, of which USD23bn has been in 2025. I would expect at least another $20 billion by year-end, a number which would make my $200,000 year-end forecast possible,” he said.

With Uptober underway and liquidity dynamics turning in Bitcoin’s favor, Kendrick believes the market is set to reward holders with a new peak in the coming days.

Perp Whales Drive Aggressive Longs, Raising Both Hopes and RisksWhile macro tailwinds dominate headlines, on-chain and derivatives data indicate growing momentum for Bitcoin’s next breakout. Analysts at CryptoQuant and other firms highlight a surge in perpetual futures activity led by perp whales.

“Bitcoin perp whales went long heavily on OKX, Bybit, HTX. The taker buy ratio on OKX is the highest since January 2023,” wrote Ki Young Ju, founder and CEO of CryptoQuant.

According to Ki, the current setup marks the fourth attempt to break Bitcoin’s ATH, only this time, perp whales are on the frontline.  

4th attempt to break Bitcoin ATH, but this time with perp whales.

— Ki Young Ju (@ki_young_ju) October 3, 2025
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Supporting this, analyst Maartunn observed that since the monthly open, taker buy volume has exceeded sell volume by roughly $1.8 billion.

“Futures buyers are stepping up…clear sign of aggressive long positioning,” Maartunn stated.

This activity has fueled speculation that a leveraged rally may be in the works. In a recent analysis, Maartunn explained that rallies powered primarily by borrowed capital rather than long-term spot accumulation are inherently fragile.

“It might look impressive for a little while, but it’s incredibly unstable and just waiting for a reason to fall over,” he warned.

The risk is that heavy long positioning could trigger cascading liquidations if momentum falters, suppressing spot demand even as prices rise.

This makes current valuations more speculative than sustainable. Still, with whale positioning aligned with macro catalysts like the government shutdown and ETF flows, the conditions appear ripe for Bitcoin to finally clear its all-time high barrier.

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Chart of the DayBitcoin Taker Buy Sell Ratio. Source: CryptoQuantByte-Sized AlphaHere’s a summary of more US crypto news to follow today:

ETF inflows return: Bitcoin and Ethereum record $900 million in inflows in one day.
Fresh Bitcoin demand emerges as price claims $120,000; up next – new ATH.
Privacy coins quietly outperform Bitcoin and Ethereum with 71.6% gains in 2025.
Bitcoin options traders show cautious optimism after $120,000 breakout.
Solana holders are unconvinced of a 20% price rise; Major selling begins.
Why Ripple’s RLUSD growth highlights Ethereum, not XRPL, as the real winner.
Analyst says Hyperliquid still ‘most investible,’ despite losing share to Aster.
Circle reports $2.4 trillion stablecoin activity in Asia-Pacific.
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