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The company debuted the Echo Dot Max, a revamped version of its compact smart speaker, which costs $99.99. There's also a new version of the Echo Studio, its larger model with a more powerful speaker, priced at $219.99.

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NEWTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TechTarget, Inc. (Nasdaq: TTGT), (“Informa TechTarget”), a leading growth accelerator for the B2B Technology sector, today announced that it has once again been recognized as a Leader in Account-Based Marketing (ABM) by QKS Group (formerly Quadrant Knowledge Solutions), a leading independent global analyst and consulting firm. Informa TechTarget is ranked among 12 global ABM vendors, underscoring the company’s comprehensive products and services, actionable insights and expansive global ABM customer base.

QKS Group’s SPARK Matrix™: Account Based Marketing (ABM) Platforms, Q3 2025 report includes a detailed analysis of the global market regarding short-term and long-term growth opportunities, emerging technology trends, market dynamics, and outlook. This research provides strategic information for technology vendors looking to better understand the existing market, support growth strategies, and for users to evaluate vendors’ capabilities, competitive differentiation, and market position.

Informa TechTarget is recognized in the report for several key strengths, including:

Comprehensive ABM platform capabilities the unify data, analytics, and activation to support full-funnel ABM execution

Robust and recently expanded market-leading intent data sourced from first-party engagements, enabling more precise signals across several thousand topics and more than 200 market segments

Precise and scalable go-to-market program enablement

Managed services such as custom content creation, campaign orchestration and GTM support

Continued growth in the global ABM market

“We are proud to once again be recognized as a Leader in the SPARK Matrix,” said Gary Nugent, CEO at Informa TechTarget. “This recognition underscores the power of our proprietary intent data and our ability to help customers drive measurable business results across the entire product lifecycle. As ABM has consistently grown increasingly central to global go-to-market strategies, we remain committed to empowering marketing and sales teams to achieve deeper engagement to drive more revenue.”

The SPARK Matrix specifically notes the power and expanded capabilities of Informa TechTarget formed through the December 2024 combination of the digital properties of Informa Tech and TechTarget. The report specifically highlights Informa TechTarget’s ability to deliver end-to-end ABM value, including high-quality first-party intent data, flexible self-service and managed service options, and a global customer base across company sizes and regions. With its proven mix of data, technology, and expertise, Informa TechTarget continues to help B2B organizations worldwide optimize engagement and accelerate pipeline impact.

According to the report, “The merger between TechTarget and Informa unlocks an exciting opportunity to create a more powerful, unified data ecosystem. By combining TechTarget’s real-time behavioral intent data with Informa’s rich industry research, the merged entity will offer unmatched depth and breadth in audience insights…Additional initiatives such as launching new vertical segments, mining offline intent, AI-driven content recommendations, and expanding strategic partnerships demonstrate new avenues to strengthen all technology and service offerings by Informa TechTarget holistically.”

To view the full report, visit: https://www.informatechtarget.com/research-analysis/spark-matrix-for-account-based-marketing-platforms-2025/

About QKS Group

QKS Group is a global analyst and advisory firm helping enterprises, technology vendors, and investors make trusted, data-driven decisions. Our portfolio spans the flagship SPARK Matrix™ evaluation framework, SPARK Plus™ analyst advisory platform, QKS Intelligence™ for market and competitive tracking, and QKS Community™ for CXO leaders and practitioners. All offerings are powered by a Human-Intelligence–driven framework and QKS’s closed-loop research methodology - integrating expert-led insights, quantitative modelling, and continuous validation to deliver credible, outcome-focused intelligence.

For more available research, please visit https://qksgroup.com/

About Informa TechTarget

Informa TechTarget informs, influences and connects the world’s technology buyers and sellers, helping accelerate growth from R&D to ROI. With a vast reach of over 220 highly targeted technology-specific websites and over 50 million permissioned first-party audience members, Informa TechTarget has a unique understanding of and insight into the technology market.

Underpinned by those audiences and their intent data, we offer expert-led, data-driven, and digitally enabled services that deliver significant impact and measurable outcomes to our clients.

Informa TechTarget is headquartered in Boston, MA and has offices in 19 global locations. For more information, visit informatechtarget.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

© 2025 TechTarget, Inc. d/b/a Informa TechTarget. All rights reserved. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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, /PRNewswire/ -- Procare Solutions, a leader in child care management software, announced the appointment of Sam Loveland as Chief Customer Officer. In this role, Loveland will be responsible for advancing the customer experience and enabling early childhood education providers to maximize the benefits of Procare.

Sam Loveland will be responsible for advancing the customer experience and enabling early childhood education providers to maximize the benefits of Procare.

Loveland brings extensive experience in building world-class customer organizations at leading software-as-a-service companies. Most recently, she served as Chief Customer Officer at Salesloft, where she oversaw customer success and renewals, professional services, alliances, support and training. Before Salesloft, she led ServiceNow's Customer Success organization, managing a 500-member global team focused on driving product adoption and customer value.

"Procare stands at the heart of the child care ecosystem, reshaping how centers operate and thrive. I'm excited to help our customers fully harness the power of Procare to help them achieve maximum value while delivering an outstanding customer experience."

Throughout her career, Loveland has held leadership positions at market-leading companies including Salesforce, Yammer (Microsoft) and FinancialForce, where she managed critical functions such as professional services, customer success, renewals, support and training. She also spent more than eight years at Deloitte Consulting, specializing in customer relationship management strategy and processes. Her career began as a software developer for large, global financial institutions.

"We are thrilled to welcome Sam as our Chief Customer Officer," said Joe Gomes, CEO of Procare Solutions. "Her customer-focused mindset aligns with our commitment to deliver solutions that strengthen connections between center directors, staff and families. With her proven expertise in building customer success programs, Sam will play a key role in supporting our expanding community of early childhood educators across the nation."

Loveland's appointment comes as Procare Solutions continues to grow its presence in the child care industry by helping child care leaders streamline operations, enhance family communication and maintain regulatory compliance.

She holds a Bachelor of Arts in quantitative economics from the University of California San Diego and an MBA from Columbia University.

About Procare Solutions 

For over 30 years, Procare Solutions has been dedicated to empowering early childhood educators by providing products and services that enable them to focus on the care, safety and education of children. 

We recognize the responsibility that comes with nurturing and educating children, which is why our child care management solutions are designed to automate business processes, help ensure safety and compliance, communicate with families and provide educational resources and training to help teachers and children thrive. 

Over 40,000 satisfied customers have chosen Procare Solutions as their trusted partner in providing exceptional care for young minds.

Procare Solutions is a business unit of Roper Technologies (Nasdaq: ROP), a constituent of the Nasdaq 100, S&P 500 and Fortune 1000. For more information, please visit ProcareSolutions.com.

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Key Takeaways C3.ai's Q1 fiscal 2026 revenues fell 19% to $70.3M, hurt by softer license demand and leadership shifts.About 60 large-scale engagements and its Agentic AI platform highlight C3.ai's generative AI positioning.A new Strategic Integrator Program aims to expand adoption through systems integrators and OEM partners.
C3.ai, Inc.’s (AI - Free Report) first-quarter fiscal 2026 results may not have inspired confidence on the surface, but its positioning in the generative AI race tells a more nuanced story. During the quarter, revenues declined year over year by 19% to $70.3 million, reflecting softer demand for demonstration licenses and disruption caused by organizational changes and leadership transitions.

However, the company did not get discouraged from the weak start to its fiscal 2026; rather, it remains optimistic about the robust trends across the globe for AI-based solutions. At the end of the fiscal first quarter, C3.ai was involved with about 60 large-scale customer engagements in state and local government, in defense, intelligence and manufacturing. The company shares optimism about its success rate on LLM projects, thanks to its integrated offering of generative AI with the C3 Agentic AI platform. This amalgamated product offering allows it to look into and solve several issues related to generative AI-based solutions, including data exfiltration, cybersecurity risk, hallucination, the inability to enforce data access controls and the inability to take advantage of omni-modal integration.

Moreover, the company’s new Strategic Integrator Program further extends its platform into the hands of systems integrators and OEMs, potentially accelerating adoption at scale. This initiative enables partners to design and deliver industry-specific applications, extending the reach of C3.ai’s technology into defense, intelligence and commercial sectors. Early response to the program has been positive, positioning it as a potential growth channel.

If C3.ai’s technology and partnerships translate into consistent growth, the company could emerge as a long-term winner in the global generative AI landscape.

Does C3.ai Face Competition in the Generative AI Market Space?C3.ai faces substantial competition in the generative AI space from key market peers, including BigBear.ai Holdings, Inc. (BBAI - Free Report) and Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR - Free Report) .

C3.ai has doubled down on industry-specific, production-ready AI applications and a deep strategic alliance with Microsoft, which accelerates go-to-market and integration into large enterprise stacks.

On the other hand, BigBear.ai occupies the narrower end of the spectrum, highlighting highly mission-oriented AI solutions aimed at defense and national-security customers, where domain specialization and government contracting relationships are primary advantages. Palantir leverages a platform-first approach, Foundry and its services-led model to unify jumbled, high-value datasets and embed AI into complex operational decision flows. Through this platform strength, Palantir wins large government and industrial deals and recent strategic partnerships underscore its scale and defense/critical-infrastructure traction.

Thus, C3.ai is well-positioned for broad enterprise generative-AI adoption thanks to partners and packaged offerings, but it does not enjoy a one-size-fits-all dominance over Palantir’s platform moat or BigBear.ai’s defense specialization.

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Key Takeaways Flex launched a rack-level Cooling Distribution Unit through its liquid cooling arm JetCool.The modular CDU scales from 600 kW to 1.8 MW while reducing energy waste and operating costs.Flex targets $6.5B in data center revenue, up 35% year over year, despite macro and tariff headwinds.
Flex Ltd. ((FLEX - Free Report) ) recently unveiled its Modular Rack-Level Cooling Distribution Unit (CDU), developed by its liquid cooling subsidiary, JetCool. This new solution is available immediately and represents the latest addition to Flex’s expanding cooling portfolio. Also, it underscores Flex’s broader strategy to provide comprehensive, vertically integrated cooling infrastructure for next-generation data center needs. Moreover, Flex plans to release a dedicated in-row CDU by April 2026, showcasing its long-term commitment to offering a complete range of scalable cooling solutions.

A key feature of Flex’s new CDU is its modular architecture. With the advent of AI, HPC and hyperscale workloads, data centers require cooling systems that scale efficiently without driving up costs or wasting energy. Its features directly address the core issues of today’s data center operators: scalability, efficiency, flexibility and ease of integration.

Key Features of Flex’s Modular Rack-Level CDUThe state-of-the-art CDU supports configurations of 2 to 6 CDUs per rack, ranging from 600 kW to 1.8 MW of cooling and operates at 1–1.5 LPM/kW. This ensures compatibility with a wide range of hardware and workload intensities, preserving valuable rack space to maximize compute density per floor tile. In addition, it allows mixed configurations of CDUs, servers and storage, all managed with intelligent manifolding and matches cooling output to real-time demand, reducing waste and cutting operating costs.

Another differentiator is its vertically integrated approach to liquid cooling. Flex’s liquid cooling portfolio is designed for seamless scalability and ease of operation, offering a complete end-to-end solution tailored to modern data center needs. By standardizing design elements across its CDU range and producing them in-house, Flex streamlines vendor management, shortens deployment timelines and guarantees uniform quality.

This vertical integration also streamlines procurement and maintenance, enabling operators to roll out high-performance cooling more quickly and with reduced risk. FLEX anchors its integrated approach with robust warranty coverage and worldwide support. By designing, testing and manufacturing every component in-house, the company streamlines deployment and reduces vendor dependencies, enabling customers to transition from planning to implementation more quickly and with greater confidence.

Flex Targets Rapid Growth in Data Center MarketFlex is expanding aggressively into the high-growth data center market. In the cloud, it delivers vertically integrated IT hardware and infrastructure solutions, including metal fabrication, custom rack assembly and advanced direct-to-chip liquid cooling. In power, its portfolio spans the full stack, from board-level power modules that regulate chip-level performance to facility-scale modular power pods.

Recently, FLEX’s subsidiary, FLEX Power Modules, announced a partnership with Renesas to develop next-generation board-mounted power management solutions. Flex Power Modules, a global leader in advanced power conversion solutions, brings scalable data center manufacturing capabilities, innovative power and cooling products, and end-to-end lifecycle services.

It remains on track to generate approximately $6.5 billion in revenues from data centers, indicating year-over-year growth of at least 35% and accounting for 25% of its total revenues.

Macro Turbulence Pose ConcernsFlex faces headwinds from an uncertain macroeconomic environment and shifting trade policies. The company expects to incur tariff-related costs from sourcing raw materials in China and other impacted regions, which it plans to pass on to customers. Nevertheless, these tariffs could affect cash flow timing and put slight pressure on margins. While Flex is implementing proactive pricing measures to offset these impacts, tariffs remain a notable challenge to overall performance.

For fiscal 2026, the company expects most tariff costs to be passed through, backed by strong contractual protections. In the Agility Solutions segment, indirect tariff exposure in the Lifestyle unit could influence consumer sentiment. It also faces intensifying competition, which can negatively impact contract wins and hurt top-line growth.

How FLEX’s Peers are Placed in the Broader Tech SpaceSt. Petersburg, FL-based Jabil Inc. ((JBL - Free Report) ) is one of the largest global suppliers of electronic manufacturing services. Jabil’s revenue is poised to gain from robust demand in AI data center infrastructure, capital equipment and warehouse automation markets. Over the long term, the company stands to benefit from the widespread adoption of 5G and cloud computing. Strong demand across key end markets, coupled with efficient operations and effective supply chain management, is supporting growth. Jabil’s diverse portfolio across multiple business sectors also provides resilience against macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainties.

However, Jabil faces headwinds from softness in several end markets. Increased competition in the electronics manufacturing services sector and reliance on concentrated customers remain key challenges.

Ontario, Canada-based Celestica ((CLS - Free Report) ) is one of the largest electronics manufacturing services companies in the world, primarily serving original equipment manufacturers, cloud-based and other service providers and enterprises from several industries.

The growing proliferation of AI-based applications and generative AI tools across industries presents a solid growth opportunity for Celestica. Its focus on product diversification and increasing its presence in high-value markets is positive. CLS’ strong liquidity better positions it to navigate economic downturns and capitalize on emerging growth opportunities in the electronics manufacturing service industry. Backed by robust demand for networking products and growing AI-driven data center investments across industries, Celestica presented a bullish outlook for 2025. It currently anticipates 2025 revenues to be approximately $11.55 billion, up from the previous projection of $10.85 billion. Non-GAAP adjusted earnings are expected to be $5.50 per share, up from the previous view of $5.00.

However, Celestica faces stiff competition from industry giants like Foxconn, Jabil, Flex Ltd. and Sanmina Corporation. Apart from this, several smaller companies operating at a regional level also intensify competition. Persistent weakness in the ATS segment over the past few quarters is an added concern.

Olathe, Kansas-based Garmin, Ltd. ((GRMN - Free Report) ) is an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of navigation and communication equipment that incorporates the global positioning system (GPS)-based technology. Garmin is seeing robust growth in both its Fitness and Auto OEM segments. The Fitness segment is fueled by strong demand for advanced wearables, while Auto OEM revenue benefits from higher shipments of domain controllers. Additional growth in the Aviation, Marine and Outdoor segments adds further upside. Rising demand in the Americas and EMEA regions also supports performance. Garmin’s ongoing emphasis on innovation, diversification and market expansion across all business lines is notable.

However, macro headwinds, a slowing economy, increasing competition and pricing pressures continue to hurt on its performance.

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AGCO Corporation (AGCO - Free Report) is set to highlight some of the latest innovation in precision agriculture technology during its sixth annual Tech Day in Markt Indersdorf, Germany. The event centers on AGCO’s “Farmer-First” approach innovations, which emphasizes on solutions that can work seamlessly throughout the crop cycle and can integrate with any farming equipment, irrespective of brand or age. 

Promising enhanced yields and higher profitability for farmers, and the ability to service any equipment will expand AGCO’s total addressable market. With this vision, AGCO believes it can attain the target of $2 billion in precision agricultural sales by 2029.

At the event, AGCO will demonstrate how high-performance equipment can be paired with retrofit or factory-fit precision agricultural technology solutions that integrate across different brands to deliver better outcomes for farmers. This will clearly give the company an edge compared with solutions that are brand specific or require a specific age criteria for the equipment.  Many of these solutions are powered by AGCO’s newest precision agriculture brand, PTx, which extends across every stage of the farm operation.

PTx FarmENGAGE, that was launched in August, is the next generation of farm operations management software. It is the agricultural industry's only digital platform that has the ability to manage farmers' entire operations of equipment, irrespective of brand or model year. It provides real-time information needed to more effectively run farming operations and maximize efficiency.

AGCO's Efforts to Bring Autonomy For the Whole Crop CyclePTx Trimble's Outrun autonomous technology, which is already in use for grain handling during harvest, is now being used in fertilization and tillage applications on two Fendt 900 Vario tractors. The retrofit kits, also available for competitive equipment, enable farmers to boost efficiency and address labor shortages. 

Harvesting solutions such as IDEALharvest, HarvestPlus, TI Headland Turn Assist, IDEALdrive and Task Doc Pro offer sophisticated automation solutions that utilize innovative sensors and intelligent AI control algorithms to simplify harvesting operations.

In the weed control operations, Precision Planting's SymphonyVision, an AI-based targeted spraying system, can differentiate weeds from crops enabling targeted spraying. This can reduce chemical usage up to 70%. AGCO will be highlighting RowPilot, an AI-guided system for mechanical weeding, which promises to improve a farmer's precision application while minimizing crop damage.

AGCO’s suite of Precision Planting technologies such as 20|20 SeedSense, vSet, vDrive, SpeedTube, WaveVision and DeltaForce offer automated planting. These solutions detect issues instantly, optimize seed placement and ensure consistent seed planting depth across variable field conditions. This helps in reducing operator workload while improving results.

All of these technologies are either commercially available now or will be released soon. AGCO’s progress in these areas is the testament to its progress on its goal to deliver autonomous solutions for the entire crop cycle by 2030.

AGCO and its peers Deere & Company (DE - Free Report) , CNH Industrial N.V (CNH - Free Report) and Komatsu (KMTUY - Free Report) from Zacks Manufacturing - Farm Equipment industry are investing heavily in precision agriculture.

Deere continues to invest in the development and production of advanced technology through integrated agricultural solutions and precision technologies across its portfolio of equipment. Deere’s advanced telematics systems provide real-time alerts and information about equipment location, utilization, performance and maintenance to improve productivity and efficiency, as well as to monitor the job. The company is also increasing efforts to offer autonomous machines. 

CNH Industrial is leaning heavily on Artificial Intelligence capabilities to create the best user experience for customers. CNH Industrial plans to invest heavily in new product launches, updates to existing product lines and integrated digital technologies across its equipment lineup. 

Komatsu’s machinery is highly durable and comes with a variety of attachments designed to improve productivity and reduce labor. Komatsu’s Smart Construction platform leverages ICT (Information and Communication Technology) to visualize operations from start to finish, aiming to ease labor shortages and boost productivity through smarter resource allocation.

SBI Ripple Asia is partnering with Tobu Top Tours to build closed-loop payment ecosystems. The venture will mint unique tokens for destinations and brands, tethering spending power to digital fan engagement and localized travel experiences.

Summary

SBI Ripple Asia and Tobu Top Tours signed an MOU to launch tokenized payment platform
Proprietary tokens on the XRP Ledger seek to support travel, retail, and fan economies
Service launch targeted for the first half of 2026

According to an announcement on Sept. 30, the two Japanese firms have inked a memorandum of understanding to build a new payment platform. Under the agreement, SBI Ripple Asia will issue proprietary tokens on the XRP Ledger, each tailored for partner companies and organizations.

Tobu Top Tours, a major travel and tourism operator, will leverage its industry clout to onboard partners, build out a network of affiliated stores, and develop marketing initiatives using NFTs functionally linked to these new tokens. The companies are targeting a service launch in the first half of 2026.

Tourism, fan economies, and other use cases
The memorandum outlines various use cases that move beyond theoretical applications. In tourism, the platform would issue tokens geographically locked to specific destinations, functioning as a digital currency for an entire town or shopping district.

SBI Ripple Asia said this would streamline the cashless experience for travelers and keep tourist spending circulating within the local economy. Notably, transactions could be paired with NFTs functioning as digital souvenirs or discount vouchers, creating a link between one-time visits and repeat engagement.

The model also proposes a new approach to disaster relief and regional aid. According to the companies, donations could be issued as tokens that are only spendable within the affected area, ensuring financial support goes directly to local businesses like restaurants and shops. This prevents aid from leaking out to national chains or online retailers, offering a transparent and targeted method to fuel grassroots economic recovery.

Additionally, the platform is engineered for the fan economy. Sports teams, artists, and cultural institutions could launch their own branded tokens. These would be used for merchandise and concessions, while NFTs act as programmable membership cards. The system could unlock special experiences or rewards based on a fan’s spending, creating a dynamic new revenue stream and deepening loyalty.

Stablecoin Market Surges on U.S. Regulation, With Circle's USDC Gaining Ground: JPMorgan The bank's analysts said the GENIUS Act has fueled a 42% jump in stablecoin growth this year, with Circle’s USDC chipping away at Tether’s dominance. Sep 30, 2025, 1:32 p.m.

JPMorgan analysts said the stablecoin market has pulled ahead of the broader crypto ecosystem this year, fueled in part by the passage of the U.S. GENIUS Act.

At nearly $300 billion, the market has grown 42% year-to-date, nearly double the 21% growth of crypto overall, according to a report published Tuesday.

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The report notes that stablecoins now make up about 7.5% of the $3.8 trillion total crypto market cap and roughly 1.3% of the U.S. M2 money supply, up 35 basis points since the start of the year.

Stablecoins are cryptocurrencies whose value is tied to another asset, such as the U.S. dollar or gold. They play a major role in cryptocurrency markets, providing among other things a payment infrastructure, and are also used to transfer money internationally.

Since the GENIUS Act was signed on July 18, the stablecoin market cap has climbed 19%, underscoring how regulation has accelerated adoption, according to the bank.

The biggest beneficiary appears to be Circle's (CRCL) USDC. JPMorgan analysts noted that after stagnating earlier in the year, its market cap has surged in the third quarter, rising from $61.5 billion at the end of June to $73.7 billion by late September, giving it a 25.5% share of the stablecoin market, up about 400 basis points in 2025.

Tether, meanwhile, has seen its dominance shrink, dropping from 67.5% at the start of the year to 60.4%, the bank said. Ethena’s synthetic stablecoin USDe has also gained ground, growing to $14.4 billion in circulation and securing a 5% share.

For years, USDT and USDC have defined a duopoly in the dollar stablecoin market, but that balance is shifting. JPMorgan said USDC has steadily eaten into Tether’s lead, now commanding nearly 30% of the two coins’ combined share, up from 24% at the start of the year.

The GENIUS Act may be tilting momentum further toward Circle, the analysts said, though a more fragmented market could ultimately benefit platforms like Bullish (BLSH) that provide liquidity services for a growing roster of stablecoin issuers.

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Tether may become the world's most profitable company if the stablecoin issuer continues its explosive growth trajectory according to Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan, who suggests Tether could surpass Saudi Aramco's record-breaking $120 billion profit from 2024 by reaching $3 trillion in assets representing approximately 3% of global money supply.

Bitcoin bulls are in a battle to flip three moving averages back to support at the start of the week, according to the latest BTC price analysis. This comes amid a US shutdown that could halt key economic data releases and slow regulatory processes, potentially delaying the approval of crypto ETFs.

After a FUD-filled week that saw prices across the crypto market retreat from local highs, Bitcoin and altcoins appear to be rallying back. Whether this is simply a relief rally, an exit rally, or the start of the next leg up, the last quarter of 2025 will be tricky for markets.

Bitcoin’s potentially volatile monthly close
With Bitcoin and the dollar in a state of flux, volatility catalysts are as crucial as ever. Discussing the current market structure, one X trader points to a cluster of simple moving averages that have merged into a small area.

The 21-day, 50-day, and 100-day SMAs are now all in the same place, and that is where the spot price is now acting. “They’re all really closely wound right now,” he said during a video update uploaded to X.

Bitcoin’s price movements are minimal today, with small gains and slight losses. A raft of US macroeconomic data is due throughout the week, with almost all of it about employment.

Bitcoin’s price movement. Source: TradingView

Bitcoin price may also perform well, as it mirrors the performance of gold, which has jumped to a record high this year amid strong demand from institutions.

US government shutdown and NFP data ahead 
The next significant catalyst for Bitcoin price will be the potential US government shutdown, scheduled to begin on October 1. Hedge assets, such as Bitcoin, gold, and silver, have continued to rally today. 

The US is currently on the edge of a government shutdown as Republicans and Democrats clash over healthcare and federal spending. Polymarket data shows that the odds of the shutdown have surged to 85%.

Republicans have advocated for a clean spending bill, while Democrats want to use their leverage to implement certain policies related to health and Medicaid. A shutdown would trigger a data blackout, halting the release of key economic reports, including jobs and CPI. 

This could further prevent the Federal Reserve from making fresh inputs for policy decisions. Regulatory agencies, such as the SEC and CFTC, would also operate with reduced staff, potentially delaying IPOs, approvals, and reviews of crypto ETF applications.

Crypto market analysts warn of a short-term dip in both US equities and cryptocurrencies. Hence, high-beta assets, such as BTC, ETH, and altcoins, could potentially experience heightened volatility. 

Last week alone, crypto market liquidations soared to over $1 billion on two separate occasions. Historical data shows that the US shutdown has triggered short-term pain before triggering an upside rally.

During the US government shutdown from December 22, 2018, to January 25, 2019, Bitcoin price experienced a decline. However, shortly after the shutdown ended, the crypto began a notable price recovery.

In a press briefing on Monday, US Vice President JD Vance said, “I think we are headed for a shutdown.” Soon after, the odds of a US shutdown on the decentralized platform Polymarket surged to 85%, up 60% from the previous level.

According to market analysts, there are two possible outcomes. The first is that the market may react with a sharp decline, potentially offering a buy-the-dip opportunity. On the other hand, the market could remain largely unmoved, focusing instead on corporate earnings scheduled to begin mid-October.

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Bitcoin is once again trading at a critical juncture after a sharp Monday rally pushed the price above the $114,000 level. The surge comes as bulls attempt to counteract days of persistent selling pressure, with momentum beginning to tilt back in their favor. This move marks a potential turning point in the market, signaling that investors are testing whether Bitcoin can hold above this key threshold and establish it as a new base for higher gains.

Supporting this view, fresh on-chain data from CryptoQuant highlights a notable development in short-term holder behavior. The Short-Term Holder Spent Output Profit Ratio (STH SOPR) has reset to 1, a crucial equilibrium level. At this point, the average sale by short-term holders is occurring at their cost basis, suggesting neither widespread profit-taking nor capitulation. Instead, the market is balanced, with buyers and sellers meeting in a zone of neutrality.

This equilibrium often precedes decisive market moves. A sustained push higher could validate the bulls’ efforts to regain control, while failure to hold above $114,000 risks opening the door to renewed downward pressure. Traders and analysts alike are watching closely, as Bitcoin’s next move could define the tone for the weeks ahead.

SOPR Signals Market Equilibrium
Top analyst Axel Adler highlighted the importance of the Short-Term Holder Spent Output Profit Ratio (STH SOPR) in assessing Bitcoin’s current market state. According to Adler, when this metric hovers around 1, momentum tends to slow because of the delicate balance between buyers and sellers. Any push above the 1 threshold quickly shifts yesterday’s breakeven holders into profitable territory. As a result, many short-term investors seize the opportunity to sell, which injects additional selling pressure into the market and dampens the strength of upward moves.

Bitcoin STH SOPR Dashboard | Source: Axel Adler
Adler explained that this dynamic often creates a self-limiting environment for rallies. As Bitcoin rises, more short-term holders lock in gains, fueling waves of profit-taking that prevent the price from sustaining higher levels. This cyclical pattern highlights why the 1.0 mark on SOPR is often referred to as an “equilibrium” zone: it represents the point where the market resets, and short-term participants face little incentive to either capitulate or aggressively accumulate.

For the broader trend to truly accelerate, Adler emphasized the need for a decisive breakout above this equilibrium. Specifically, he noted that a consistent rise in SOPR above 1.002 for several consecutive days would signal a shift in sentiment. Such a development would indicate that sellers are no longer overwhelming the market with profit-taking, allowing buying momentum to build and sustain higher price levels. Until then, Bitcoin remains at risk of choppy, range-bound action, with rallies vulnerable to short-term selling pressure.

This perspective underscores the importance of closely tracking SOPR in the coming sessions. While the recent move above $114,000 has revived bullish hopes, the data suggests that without a clear breakout in this critical metric, Bitcoin may struggle to generate lasting momentum.

Bitcoin Tests Resistance as Bulls Eye $117,500
Bitcoin is currently trading around $113,400 after briefly climbing above $114,800 earlier in the session. The chart shows that the $117,500 level, marked in yellow, remains a critical resistance zone that has capped multiple rallies since mid-August. Bulls will need a decisive close above this area to confirm renewed upside momentum.

BTC facing resistance | Source: BTCUSDT chart on TradingView
The 50-day moving average (blue) is now acting as near-term resistance, while the 100-day moving average (green) is serving as support. The price recently bounced from this zone, suggesting buyers are attempting to re-establish control. However, the wider structure still reflects consolidation, with BTC trapped between the $110,000 support region and the $117,500 ceiling.

The 200-day moving average (red), currently trending around $102,500, remains far below spot price and continues to provide a strong base for the longer-term trend. Until BTC clears the $117,500 barrier, rallies risk fading into selling pressure, keeping price action choppy.

Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView

Tether (CRYPTO: USDT)-backed stablecoin blockchain Plasma (CRYPTO: XPL) has retraced by over 33%, following its 100% price increase after the token launch on Sept. 25.

What Happened: Economist Alex Kruger explained that a ~40% drop over two days was driven by profit-taking from recently unlocked non-U.S. initial coin offering participants, with abnormally high funding pointing to continued spot selling.

Once this eases, a strong upward move is expected.

Trader Altcoin Sherpa noted relentless selling with little rebound, taking a loss on perpetuals but holding spot XPL and targeting $1 as a buy zone.

They cautioned that "catching falling knives" is risky, as momentum and supply control often outweigh fundamentals.

Trader Lord Durden highlighted that calling a "generational bottom" too early can be misleading.

Key bullish triggers include support reclaims, retests, and a 4-hour downtrend breakout.

Daily support at $1.11 is crucial, with further levels noted if price falls.

Also Read: Bitcoin Underperforms Ethereum By 60% In Q3: Which Coin WIll Perform Better In Q4?

Why It Matters: Aave's deposits on the Plasma chain exceeded $6.5 billion since mainnet launch, making it the second-largest Aave deployment within a week.

On Sept. 25, Plasma launched its XPL token, introducing a digital bank, Plasma One, and distributing 25 million tokens to pre-depositors, regardless of their investment size.

The distribution strategy assures broad and aligned ownership.

Despite the short-term drop, traders see Plasma as one of the few ways to gain direct stablecoin exposure in 2025, suggesting the project could be well-positioned for the coming year.

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

Looking at the daily chart, we can see some ongoing consolidation between $109K and $120K – a 9% range that offers traders some wiggle room to make some short-term profits before the next directional move.

BTC remains above its 200-day exponential moving average (EMA), meaning that the long-term outlook is still positive. Meanwhile, the key support to watch sits at $108,000. A drop below this mark could result in a deeper correction to $105K.

On the other hand, if the token rallies once again, a spike above $120,000 could result in a move toward $145,000 or even $160,000 by using the magnitude of the last two upticks as a reference to estimate the asset’s future upside potential.

The Relative Strength Index (RSI) has sent an early buy signal upon crossing the 14-day moving average. The oscillator currently stands at 50. If it climbs to 60, that would increase the odds of a rally, as it means that positive momentum is gaining traction.

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Massachusetts lawmakers will soon consider whether the state should create a Bitcoin reserve. A bill introduced earlier this year proposes using state funds and seized crypto assets to establish a strategic stockpile. The proposal comes as several U.S. states weigh similar measures, with mixed results across the country.

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Massachusetts lawmakers will review a bill proposing a Bitcoin reserve using state funds and seized crypto assets.
The plan allows up to 10% of the Commonwealth Stabilization Fund to be invested in Bitcoin and other digital assets.
Republican-led proposals face hurdles as Democrats hold a supermajority and control the governor’s office.
Other states and the federal government are exploring Bitcoin reserves, with mixed results and ongoing debates.

Lawmakers Set Hearing on Massachusetts Bitcoin Reserve Bill
Massachusetts lawmakers are set to hold a hearing on a bill that proposes creating a state Bitcoin reserve. The proposal, introduced in February by Republican Senator Peter Durant, will be discussed in a hearing by the Joint Revenue Committee.

The legislation calls for the creation of a Bitcoin strategic reserve in the state of Massachusetts. If approved, the legislation would allow the state treasury to invest up to 10% of the Commonwealth Stabilization Fund in Bitcoin and other digital assets. Seized cryptocurrency could also be added to the reserve.

The proposal is part of a broader push by Republican lawmakers across the country to integrate Bitcoin into state financial strategies. However, the chances of passage in Massachusetts remain uncertain.

Democrats hold a supermajority in both chambers of the legislature and control the governor’s office. The state’s entire congressional delegation also consists of Democrats, making it difficult for Republican-led measures to advance.

Massachusetts is one of only four U.S. states that refer to themselves as ‘commonwealths,’ although the designation has no legal distinction.

U.S. States and Federal Government Weigh Bitcoin Reserve Strategies
Across the country, similar bills have met mixed outcomes. New Hampshire and Texas are among the few states that have authorized their treasuries to hold Bitcoin as a reserve asset.

Meanwhile, states including Montana, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, and Wyoming rejected or failed to advance similar measures in 2025. Pending proposals in Michigan and Ohio could still move ahead, depending on political support.

The federal government has also taken steps toward formalizing crypto reserves. In March, President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the establishment of a national Bitcoin and cryptocurrency stockpile, partly through seized assets. Republican lawmakers are seeking to codify this directive into law through the proposed BITCOIN Act.

Massachusetts Weighs Digital Assets as States Split on Crypto Strategy
Advocates argue that adding Bitcoin to state reserves could serve as a hedge against inflation and economic uncertainty. High-profile companies such as Michael Saylor’s MicroStrategy have long promoted this approach, and reports suggest that more firms adopted Bitcoin strategies in 2025 following the federal government’s policy shift.

While Massachusetts considers its next move, the debate reflects a growing divide in how states approach cryptocurrency. Some view it as an emerging tool for financial resilience, while others remain cautious about risks tied to volatility and regulation.

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Bitcoin and Ethereum are roughly flat on the day as Congress works to avert a government shutdown ahead of tonight's deadline.

XRP price is gearing up for a strong “Uptober” rally in October as ETF approval odds jump, Ripple USD assets rise, and technicals align.

Summary

XRP price may surge in October amid bullish fundamentals. 
The SEC is expected to approve numerous crypto ETFs in October.
XRP may jump to $5, but hitting the important point at $10 will be unlikely.

Ripple (XRP) was trading at $2.8585 today, Sept. 30, slightly above this month’s low of $2.7212 and well below the year-to-date high of $3.66.

XRP price boosted by strong fundamentals
The main reason XRP may stage a strong bull run in October is improving fundamentals.

For example, the recently-launched REX-Osprey XRP ETF has had strong inflows, a sign of soaring demand among investors. It has now grown to over $67 million in assets in less than two weeks. 

Other XRP ETFs have also recorded solid inflows in recent months. For example, Teucrium’s XXRP ETF is near $400 million, while ProShares’ fund is over $100 million.

This growth suggests additional funds could see strong demand after launch. Some analysts predict these funds could collect over $8 billion in first-year inflows.

Another top catalyst for XRP is the momentum in Ripple USD. It has added over $789 million in assets, making it one of the largest stablecoins in the industry.

Meanwhile, the XRP Ledger is gaining momentum, with its total value locked in the real-world asset tokenization industry soaring to over $360 million. 

Macro factors may also support XRP, with many analysts expecting the Federal Reserve to continue cutting interest rates at the October meeting.

Can Ripple price jump to $10?
XRP price chart | Source: crypto.news
The daily chart shows XRP has been forming multiple bullish patterns. It has formed a descending wedge pattern, which is part of a bullish pennant. Wedges and pennants are highly bullish patterns.

XRP also appears to be in the second stage of the Elliott Wave pattern. This phase is typically followed by the third wave, often the most bullish in technical analysis.

The coin has also formed a bullish continuation pattern known as a cup-and-handle. Therefore, its fundamentals point to the potential for a short squeeze in October.

The first target is the year-to-date high of $3.660, followed by the extreme overshoot level on the Murrey Math Lines tool. A break above that target could push XRP toward $5. The odds of hitting $10 during a potential Uptober rally remain limited.

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Approximately 11 million XRP, worth around $31.7 million, were withdrawn from the Upbit exchange into private wallets, signaling potential long-term holding.
Technical analysis shows XRP forming a bullish double-bottom pattern, supported by key trendline levels.
Meanwhile, Bollinger Bands suggest a favorable scenario that could push XRP toward $3.50 if momentum sustains, highlighting positive market dynamics and growing investor confidence.

The crypto market is currently navigating a delicate balance between pressure and opportunity. XRP is trading at $2.84, slightly below the daily midline near $2.94, which shows some short-term bearish pressure, yet the weekly chart presents a different perspective, as the token remains above the midband at $2.73. Historically, defending this level has led to rallies toward the upper Bollinger Band, currently around $3.56. On the monthly scale, XRP continues to hold above its central line near $1.57, maintaining a constructive long-term trend. These mixed signals suggest that while short-term caution is warranted, the market could still favor an upward move if momentum strengthens.

Strategic Wallet Transfers Reflect Growing Investor Confidence
The withdrawal of 11 million XRP from Upbit is being interpreted as a strategic move by investors, reflecting a preference for long-term holding rather than immediate trading. Market commentator Xaif Crypto notes that institutional and high-net-worth investors increasingly manage their XRP holdings directly, reducing counterparty risk while taking advantage of staking, liquidity, and DeFi opportunities. Such transfers often indicate proactive engagement with features on the XRP Ledger, such as mXRP and emerging decentralized finance protocols, which provide multiple avenues for yield and strategic deployment of capital.

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From a technical standpoint, XRP has formed a clean double-bottom pattern near key support between $2.76 and $2.82. Market analyst Lingrid highlights that this formation signals a potential trend reversal and a stair-step climb toward higher lows. A sustained break above the $2.94–$3.00 resistance could propel XRP toward $3.15–$3.25, with the potential to reach $3.50 if momentum continues. The controlled recovery emphasizes structural stability and suggests that buyers are gradually gaining confidence while selling pressure weakens.

Currently, XRP is priced at $2.84 with a 24-hour performance of -0.39%, a market capitalization of $170.41 billion, and a 24-hour trading volume of $5.01 billion, reflecting an 18% increase. The combination of large-scale withdrawals, a confirmed double-bottom pattern, and supportive Bollinger Band indicators points to renewed optimism for the token. Investors who monitor trendlines and higher lows may view these conditions as favorable for potential gains while maintaining a disciplined approach to risk.

ASTER price has dropped 25% since its $2.43 peak, with weak buy-side demand and bearish sentiment weighing on price momentum. Futures traders lean negative as the long/short ratio slips to 0.92, showing shorts dominate market positioning for ASTER. With support at $1.71 in focus, ASTER risks deeper losses to $1.48 unless fresh demand drives a recovery above $2.03.ASTER, the native token of decentralized perpetuals exchange Aster, has struggled to maintain momentum after reaching its all-time high of $2.43 on September 24. 

Since then, the altcoin has shed 25% of its value, and technical indicators point to the risk of further downsides.

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Weak Demand Puts ASTER Price at Risk of Further Losses
On-chain signals show sustained weakness in buy-side demand, increasing the risk of the cryptocurrency facing deeper losses if market sentiment does not improve. 

The altcoin’s long/short ratio has fallen steadily over the past few days, highlighting the growing negative bias among futures traders. As of this writing, ASTER’s long/short ratio is 0.92 and remains in a downtrend. 

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ASTER Long/Short Ratio. Source: Coinglass
The long/short ratio measures the proportion of traders holding long positions (bets that an asset’s price will rise) against those holding short positions (bets that the price will fall). 

A ratio above one indicates that more traders expect upward momentum, reflecting a bullish sentiment in the derivatives market. Conversely, a ratio below one signals that most participants are betting on further downside.

ASTER’s long/short ratio confirms that shorts are dominating the market, with more traders positioning themselves for price declines than for a recovery. This could result in a further loss of confidence, which may push the altcoin’s value further downward.

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Further, on the four-hour chart, the token’s declining Accumulation/Distribution (A/D) Line confirms the waning buying interest. 

ASTER A/D Line. Source: TradingView
This indicator tracks the relationship between an asset’s price and trading volume, highlighting whether traders are leaning toward accumulation or distribution. 

When it falls like this, it means investors have limited interest in holding the asset at higher price levels, putting ASTER at risk.

ASTER Price Teeters Near Crucial Floor
At press time, ASTER trades at $1.8198, hovering right about the support floor at $1.7119. If demand weakens further, this price level could give way, opening the door to a deeper dip toward $1.4882. 

ASTER Price Analysis. Source: TradingView
On the other hand, if new demand enters the market, it could push its price past the $2.0303 resistance and toward $2.1650.  A breach above this level could push ASTER’s price to revisit its all-time high of $2.436.

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Key takeaways:

ASTER defends hot support at $1.60–$1.80 for a potential 35% rebound next month.

October’s $325 million token unlock looms, but ASTER’s $1 billion daily volume suggests the market can absorb the supply.

Aster (ASTER) has corrected by more than 25% a week after hitting a record high at around $2.43, and was trading for $1.80 as of Sept. 30. Can this Binance-linked DEX token recover in October?

Hot support makes case for 35% ASTER price reboundASTER’s correction has pulled it into a “hot support” zone at $1.60–$1.80, which, as analyst Michaël van de Poppe notes, has preceded 15–35% rebounds.

ASTER/USDT four-hour price chart. Source: TradingViewThus, he anticipates a similar bounce in the coming days, noting that “a break through $2” may send ASTER to a new record high above $2.43.

This bullish outlook aligns with ASTER’s prevailing falling wedge pattern, a technical setup often associated with trend reversals to the upside.

ASTER/USDT four-hour price chart. Source: TradingViewThe breakout projects a measured move toward $2.22–$2.45 in October if confirmed, amounting to a 35%-plus rally.

Trader BitcoinHabebe predicts Aster price will hit $3 in October if it bounces decisively from the $1.60-$1.80 area, saying that the range is “for accumulation.”

What could change this bullish Aster outlook?The bullish case could flip if ASTER falls below $1.60–$1.80, Van de Poppe warns, opening the door for a drop toward $1.25, which lies near the support zone from Sept. 21–22.

This bearish outlook is based on a descending triangle pattern, a setup that traders often view as a warning sign.

ASTER/USDT four-hour price chart. Source: TradingViewIn this formation, the price makes lower highs, showing that buyers are losing strength, while a flat support line holds the floor. If that support eventually breaks, it usually signals that sellers have taken control, often leading to a sharper drop.

In ASTER’s case, the descending triangle’s measured move points to a decline toward $1.26, just around Van de Poppe’s downside target for October.

ASTER token unlock looms over OctoberTechnicals aside, Aster faces a major token unlock on Oct. 17, when 183.13 million ASTER, worth approximately $325 million—or 11% of the market cap—will enter circulation, according to data resource DropStab.com.

ASTER appears to be better positioned than most tokens to handle its upcoming unlock, however.

The project processes nearly $1 billion in daily trading volume and holds over $2.26 billion in total value locked (TVL), signaling deep liquidity across its ecosystem.

Aster DEX dashboard. Source: DeFi LlamaThat kind of activity suggests the market can likely absorb the new supply. It may even act as a springboard for ASTER’s rally to a new record high, if traders see the unlock as a chance to “buy the dip.”

But not all analysts agree. Trader Gordon, who claims to have made $1.40 million in profits by shorting ASTER, argues that buyers may hesitate at current levels.

Source: GordonHe points to the project’s tokenomics, noting that roughly $700 million worth of ASTER is set to unlock by year’s end, warning the token may “keep bleeding” as new supply hits the market.

Aster is already considering a vesting schedule for airdrop recipients to limit such downside risks.

This article does not contain investment advice or recommendations. Every investment and trading move involves risk, and readers should conduct their own research when making a decision.

Bitcoin is still flexing its trillion-dollar muscles this morning, trading at $113,083 with a market cap of $2.25 trillion and a 24-hour trading volume of $61.95 billion. The price ping-ponged between $112,009 and $114,762 over the last 24 hours, making it the kind of market that either keeps you caffeinated or completely unhinged.