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Aster has conquered the top tier of decentralized trading, and Binance founder Changpeng Zhao — better known online as CZ — put the reason in simple terms: lower fees bring higher volumes. The effect is already clear in the numbers by DefiLlama.

In the past 24 hours, Aster cleared $84.29 billion in perpetual trading, compared with $5.59 billion on Hyperliquid. Over seven days, Aster hit $270.68 billion, ahead of Hyperliquid’s $80.52 billion. 

Even on the 30-day view, Aster leads with $290.28 billion against $279.28 billion. Lighter, a smaller rival with no token yet, sits in between with $158.30 billion.

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The way Aster has pulled this off may be called a vampire attack. By charging less, it has snatched the "crown" away from competitors and leveraged momentum with full force. With CZ backing it as an advisor, the project has had extra credibility, and the market reaction has been explosive. 

Aster token causes massive FOMOThe ASTER token jumped 8,000% in a week, pushing its market cap above $3 billion and setting off heavy FOMO across trading circles.

Aster is not slowing down. The second season of farming points is live until Oct. 5, adding more incentives on top of its already high turnover. 

With $2.3 billion locked and $1.2 billion in annualized fees, it is extracting more value relative to its size than Hyperliquid, which remains bigger overall with $5.8 billion locked.

For now, Aster has become the story of the season in decentralized derivatives.

Deep-pocketed players are unloading DOGE at record speed — and here's why it might actually feed into a bullish Dogecoin price prediction.Whales have sold more than 40 million DOGE in a single 24‑hour span, sparking sharp downward pressure.

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Bitcoin showing weakness as US Dollar Index attempts retrace, threatening further downside if dollar strength continues

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There is a major connection between Bitcoin and the United States Dollar. For traders, the Dollar Index (DXY) has always had a complicated relationship with the digital gold. As global investors gravitate toward safer assets, Bitcoin has historically tended to decline when the dollar gains strength. This pattern may recur according to the most recent charts, with Bitcoin lingering at precarious support levels and the DXY possibly staging a recovery.

U.S. Dollar gaining strengh?After months of consistent decline, the Dollar Index, or DXY, is currently trading close to 98.9 and is making an effort to recover. The index is getting closer to the 100-day EMA after testing the 50-day EMA recently. The recent rebound suggests that dollar strength may not yet be complete, even though the overall trend is still bearish and the 200-day EMA is still pointing downward.

BTC/USDT Chart by TradingViewRisky assets, especially Bitcoin, may be under pressure if DXY moves higher toward the psychological 100.0 level. Conversely, Bitcoin’s chart demonstrates glaring vulnerability. Between the 100-day and 200-day EMAs, Bitcoin is consolidating at about $112,000 at this time. Volume has been dropping since the peak above $128,000, and the mid-September bounce from the 200 EMA lacked conviction. At 49, the RSI is neutral and does not indicate an oversold situation that would lead to a significant reversal.

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Bitcoin's retreatBitcoin could retreat back toward the $106,000 support zone, which is indicated by the 200 EMA, if DXY continues to rise. The main conclusion is that the inverse relationship is still present: weaker Bitcoin performance is frequently the result of a stronger dollar. Traders should keep an eye on DXY’s movements in the resistance zone between 100 and 101 points. The dollar may break through, causing increased selling pressure on Bitcoin and a test of lower support levels.

On the other hand, Bitcoin may regain breathing room for another upward push if DXY falters and returns to its wider downward trend. The Dollar Index is currently showing early indications of strength, which, if momentum continues, could be problematic for Bitcoin. It is possible that a DXY breakout will serve as the impetus for the next significant decline of Bitcoin.

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Crypto markets rebounded over the weekend as short covering fueled gains across altcoins.

Major altcoins, including Shiba Inu, have climbed in the last 24 hours, partially reversing last week's sell-off. About $433.28 million in crypto liquidations were recorded in this time frame, mostly from short positions. According to CoinGlass data, $330 million were liquidated in short positions, while longs came in at $104.76 million.

At press time, SHIB was trading up 3% in the last 24 hours to $0.00001209. Shiba Inu surged to a high of $0.00001224 during Sunday's trading session.

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The move follows Saturday's drop to a low of $0.00001172, catching shorts unaware. According to CoinGlass data, 3,859,993,178 SHIB in short positions have been liquidated in the last 24 hours.

Given that Shiba Inu has seen mixed price performance in recent hours, a substantial amount of long liquidations also occurred. A total of $91,880 in Shiba Inu positions were liquidated in the last 24 hours. Longs accounted for $46,310, and shorts came in at $45,570.

Big week ahead?This week, investors are looking ahead to several economic releases, including a key jobs report.

The highlight of the week will be the nonfarm payrolls for September, set to be released on Friday morning by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Economists expect Friday’s jobs report to show 59,000 jobs added, and for the unemployment rate to remain steady at 4.3%, with a negative reading not being ruled out.

The report is expected to influence the path of monetary policy, with traders pricing in two more interest rate cuts for the rest of 2025, in line with what the Fed indicated in its last meeting.

In a striking revelation, researchers have uncovered that just under 20,000 addresses control more than 60% of Bitcoin's total supply. This discovery, made by Sani, the co-founder of Time Chain Index—a prominent platform specializing in bitcoin onchain metrics—highlights a significant concentration of wealth within the cryptocurrency's ecosystem.

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Bitcoin hovered around $110,000 on Sunday evening after a turbulent September, with traders weighing ETF outflows, technical support, and macroeconomic pressures. The market has entered consolidation mode, with volatility easing and traders watching for direction. With October approaching, the focus turns to whether “Uptober”—a month often associated with positive crypto momentum—will ignite the next breakout.

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Bitcoin stabilizes at $110K after a volatile week, with traders eyeing key support at $107K and resistance near $113K.
A break above $113K could fuel a rally toward $115K–$120K, while a drop below $107K risks a slide toward $105K or lower.
Market sentiment has cooled, with fear rising, ETF outflows noted, and traders awaiting a catalyst for clear direction.
October’s “Uptober” narrative could reignite bullish momentum if macroeconomic signals align with softer policy conditions.

Bitcoin Holds $110K Amid Volatile Week, Key Support and Resistance Levels in Focus
On Sunday, Bitcoin traded between $110,324 and $110,595. This came after a volatile week that saw the asset fall about 4–5% compared to the prior week. The biggest drop came on September 26, when Bitcoin slipped from around the $115,000 region to $109,000, wiping out billions in leveraged long positions. As expected, the reset cooled excessive bullish bets and left the market resting on firm support.

Here’s what technical and on-chain trends show:

Support levels: Bitcoin is holding firm between $107,000 and $108,700. This zone has acted as a key floor, with buyers consistently stepping in to defend it.
Downside risk: A clean break below that support could shift momentum, opening the path toward $105,000 and, in a deeper sell-off, even $100,000.
Resistance levels: Overhead resistance lies between $112,000 and $113,000, a band that has capped upside attempts in recent sessions.
Upside potential: A decisive move above that resistance range could clear the way for a retest of $115,000, with room to extend toward the $120,000 threshold.

Technical indicators remain mixed, with the RSI hinting at bullish divergence, while the MACD shows a bearish lean on higher time frames. Market commentators note that as long as Bitcoin holds $110,000, the broader bullish channel is still intact.

Market Reset: Caution Prevails as Traders Await Clear Direction
Even though market sentiment has cooled, broader trends indicate that the overall outlook has not collapsed. The Fear & Greed Index has declined into the ‘fear’ zone, while open interest has moderated but remains present. At the same time, social sentiment is cautious, a setup that has historically preceded surprise rallies if resistance breaks.

Spot Bitcoin ETFs also saw notable outflows last week, while whales shuffled coins between wallets and exchanges. This activity added to market volatility but left Bitcoin’s long-term outlook unchanged. In essence, positioning has been reset, traders remain cautious, and the market is awaiting a clear signal for direction.

Bitcoin Range-Bound Ahead of October
Bitcoin continues to trade in step with equities, with U.S. dollar strength, Federal Reserve commentary, and economic data such as PCE inflation shaping direction. Assuming policymakers signal softer conditions heading into October, the “Uptober” narrative could gain support. If not, sideways price action may continue.

Analysts anticipate price action to remain range-bound between $105,000 and $113,000 until a catalyst emerges. To build a bullish case, Bitcoin must hold above $107,000, reclaim the $112,000–$115,000 zone, and then target $120,000. Conversely, a bearish scenario would unfold if $107,000 breaks decisively, potentially driving the asset down to $105,000 or lower.

In the near term, bitcoin is expected to remain range-bound, with traders watching $107,000 on the downside and $112,000 on the upside as key levels. A sustained move above resistance could open the way toward $115,000 and $120,000, while a break below support risks a slide toward $105,000. 

At the time of writing, Bitcoin is exchanging hands at around $112,000 following a modest intraday uptick. Market participants are now looking to October—historically a strong month—to see whether consolidation gives way to renewed momentum.

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Hedera’s native token posted a 2.37% gain over the past 24 hours, with surging volumes reinforcing bullish momentum despite broader market uncertainty.Updated Sep 29, 2025, 4:08 p.m. Published Sep 29, 2025, 4:08 p.m.

HBAR displayed notable resilience in the past 24-hour trading window, oscillating within a narrow range of $0.2104 to $0.2172. The most significant movement emerged late on Sept. 28, when the token surged from $0.2139 to $0.2168 on volume nearly double the daily average. This sharp rise established clear resistance near $0.2172 as trading activity spiked to 59.92 million tokens, underscoring heightened market participation.

Following this upswing, HBAR entered a consolidation phase, stabilizing between $0.2144 and $0.2168 before retreating to $0.2131 by midday Sept. 29. The asset found reliable support at that level, subsequently rebounding to $0.2160, highlighting steady demand. Late-session activity saw another bullish burst, with prices climbing from $0.2132 to $0.2164 within an hour, supported by strong volume flows that reinforced momentum.

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The rally comes against a backdrop of heightened market uncertainty, where digital assets like HBAR have attracted institutional attention. Investors continue to gravitate toward blockchain infrastructure projects, such as Hedera, as potential hedges amid volatility in traditional financial markets.

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Technical Indicators Underscore Bullish Momentum CharacteristicsHBAR exhibited considerable bullish momentum throughout the preceding 24-hour period from 28 September 15:00 to 29 September 14:00, advancing from $0.21 to $0.22 representing a 2.37% appreciation.The overall trading range encompassed $0.01 (2.78%) between the absolute minimum of $0.21 and maximum of $0.22.Notable volume surges during critical breakthrough periods at 22:00 and 13:00 hours reinforced the sustained upward trajectory despite periodic consolidation phases.Disclaimer: Parts of this article were generated with the assistance from AI tools and reviewed by our editorial team to ensure accuracy and adherence to our standards. For more information, see CoinDesk's full AI Policy.

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XRP has been consolidating in a relatively narrow range against both USDT and BTC.

Despite some bearish pressure recently, key support levels continue to hold for now.

Yet, the time for the price to make up its mind is near.

XRP Price Analysis: Technicals
By Shayan

The USDT Pair
XRP is still trapped within a falling wedge pattern after its failure to break above the $3.60 resistance zone earlier this quarter. Price action has been squeezing lower highs into a flat support base just above the $2.60 region.

The price recently tested this support cluster that aligns with the 100-day and 200-day moving averages, and bounced back toward the wedge’s upper boundary.

While this reaction is promising in the short term, XRP still remains inside the wedge. A decisive daily close above $3.00 would be the first sign of strength, but bulls still need to clear the $3.20 level, which aligns with the recent high to open up a larger move to the upside.

The BTC Pair
Against Bitcoin, XRP continues to trade above the 200-day moving average and is holding the 2,500 SAT support zone. The bullish crossover between the 100 and 200 MAs remains intact, which is a positive mid-term signal.

Despite some wicks below the key zone, XRP is now hovering above both moving averages. The price is compressing between the 2,500 SAT support and the 2,700 SAT resistance levels. A breakout above this range would likely push XRP back toward the 3,000 SAT area, while a breakdown risks a drop toward the 2,000 SAT level, which is the base of the recent bullish move.

The RSI also remains neutral at 47, suggesting there is room to move in either direction. As of now, the pair looks stable but lacks strong momentum. A breakout from this consolidation will define the next move.

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ETF issuers are set to start withdrawing their XRP, SOL, ADA, DOGE, and LTC filings as early as this week

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reportedly asked exchange-traded fund (ETF) issuers to withdraw their 19b-4 filings for XRP, Litecoin (LTC), Solana (SOL), Cardano (ADA), and Dogecoin (DOGE) ETFs. 

This comes after the SEC recently approved new generic listing standards for commodity-based ETFs, including cryptocurrency-based ones. 

Issuers will start withdrawing their applications as early as this week, meaning that it is only a matter of time until such ETFs will become publicly tradable. 

Massive change Normally, each ETF has to be approved under Section 19(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The approval process is usually lengthy and daunting. 

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Now, however, if a certain product meets specific eligibility criteria, it can secure a much-coveted listing at a much faster pace. Such commodities are supposed to have CFTC-regulated futures contracts (among some other requirements). 

Earlier, multiple analysts predicted that the new listing standard would unleash a wave of new spot cryptocurrency ETFs.  

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Sui, Ethena and EigenLayer are preparing for large token unlocks this week totaling approximately $339 million, introducing fresh supply to the market.
Traders are watching these developments closely as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and BNB trade at high levels, creating conditions for an “Uptober” rally.
Market participants are balancing potential price pressure from new token releases with optimism around broader crypto gains in early October.

Sui, Ethena, and EigenLayer are among the leading cryptocurrencies experiencing cliff token unlocks by value this week. With Bitcoin above $112,000, Ethereum holding at $4,100, and BNB surpassing $1,007, investors are turning their attention to potential risk-on momentum. The combination of rising prices for top coins and fresh token releases is fueling anticipation for an “Uptober” rally, where early gains could extend across select altcoins and attract additional trading interest.

Traders Weigh Token Unlock Risks And Opportunities
SUI, the native token of the high-throughput Sui blockchain, is trading near $3.31, reflecting a 6% increase over the past 24 hours but down 1.7% over the week. The upcoming cliff release on October 1, 2025, will introduce 44 million tokens valued at $143.8 million, approximately 1.2% of circulating supply. Analysts note that most SUI allocations remain locked under long-term vesting schedules, reducing the likelihood of immediate market disruption. Short-term support may appear near $2.90, while ongoing ecosystem developments, upcoming DeFi integrations, and strategic partnerships could help stabilize prices.

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Ethena and EigenLayer are set to follow similar unlock patterns. ENA will see 212.5 million tokens released, worth around $126.7 million or 3.2% of circulating supply, with key levels between $0.55 and $0.65. EigenLayer’s EIGEN unlock involves 36.82 million tokens valued at $68.5 million, representing 13.7% of its circulating supply. Early investor allocations dominate these releases, and analysts project support near $1.70. Positive catalysts such as EigenCloud expansions, Google Cloud partnerships, and Ethereum ecosystem traction may create upside momentum, potentially driving EIGEN above $2.10 and toward $3, attracting broader market participation in the process.

Market Sentiment Could Shape Uptober Outcomes

Fresh supply is not the only factor influencing prices. Overall risk appetite and macro crypto sentiment remain key. With Bitcoin, Ethereum, and BNB trading at elevated levels, traders are evaluating whether the market can absorb additional tokens without triggering sell-offs. Analysts suggest cautious optimism: tokens with structured vesting schedules and strong ecosystem fundamentals may benefit from renewed investor interest, supporting an extended Uptober rally across high-potential altcoins and encouraging new market entrants.

Jupiter (JUP) trades at $0.426 after a 23% monthly loss; upcoming lending launch could drive recovery toward $0.475–$0.507 if demand builds.Celo (CELO) trades at $0.252 near its $0.236 all-time low; the Sepolia testnet upgrade may boost sentiment and push price to $0.267–$0.287.Onyxcoin (ONYX) trades at $0.0106 with support at $0.0103; Goliath testnet launch and Bitcoin correlation could fuel a rally to $0.0128.As the month of October begins, the Q3 2025 is also set to begin which is usually a strong month for the crypto market. This is usually when the altcoin season starts to hype up and rather small and obscure coins pick up traction as well.

Given external factors majorly play into this growth, BeInCrypto has analysed three altcoins that the investors should be watching in the coming week.

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Jupiter (JUP)
JUP’s price has recorded a steep 23% monthly loss, now holding at the $0.426 support level. The altcoin appears to be bouncing off this critical floor, but sustaining a recovery will require strong investor backing.

Investor optimism could return as Lending on the Jupiter exchange is set to launch this month. The introduction of this feature is expected to attract new capital and market participants, creating additional demand for JUP. This development could provide the catalyst needed for the token’s value to recover further.

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JUP Price Analysis. Source: TradingView
With added investor interest, JUP price could climb toward $0.475 and potentially test $0.507. However, failure to breach these resistance levels may leave the altcoin consolidating between $0.475 and $0.426. 

Celo (CELO)
CELO is trading at $0.252 after suffering a 24% monthly decline, mirroring losses seen in JUP. The altcoin now sits dangerously close to its all-time low of $0.236, a level last tested three months ago, raising concerns about further downside risks if bearish pressure persists.

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Celo is preparing for a major upgrade, with the Baklava and Alfajores testnets under Holesky scheduled for deprecation by the end of September. From then on, all testing and integrations will transition to Celo Sepolia, the new Ethereum Layer 2 testnet. This shift could boost developer activity and investor sentiment.

CELO Price Analysis. Source: TradingView
The upgrade may help CELO climb from $0.252 toward $0.267 and potentially $0.287 if bullish momentum strengthens. However, without supportive market conditions, CELO could fail to rally and instead drop back to its all-time low of $0.236, which would invalidate the short-term bullish outlook.

Onyxcoin (ONYX)
Onyxcoin is preparing for the launch of its long-awaited Goliath testnet, scheduled for late September or early October. The development has been in progress for months, and its rollout could be the catalyst needed to restore momentum.

The launch could help revive investor interest in XCN, which is trading at $0.0106 while struggling to maintain support above $0.0103. Despite recent weakness, Onyxcoin maintains a strong 0.77 correlation with Bitcoin, suggesting its price trajectory could closely mirror broader crypto market movements in the short term.

XCN Price Analysis. Source: TradingView
If Bitcoin continues to rise and the Goliath testnet delivers as expected, XCN could rally toward $0.0128. However, if bullish support fails to materialize, the altcoin risks slipping below $0.0103 and potentially falling further to $0.0095, which would invalidate the optimistic price outlook for Onyxcoin.

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Ethereum is currently trapped between strong higher-timeframe support and heavy resistance left behind by the recent breakdown.

Bulls must defend the $3.9K base to keep the broader uptrend intact, while reclaiming the $4.2K resistance band would provide confirmation for a continuation move toward the previous highs.

Technical Analysis
By Shayan

The Daily Chart
On the daily timeframe, ETH has pulled back from its recent peak into a critical support confluence, including the 100-day moving average and the ascending channel’s lower boundary around $3.8K. Despite the recent sell-off, the cryptocurrency remains above the 200-day moving average, which continues to serve as a longer-term bullish anchor.

The rejection from the order block near $4,600–$4,700 has left the market vulnerable to short-term downside pressure. However, as long as the price holds above $3.8K–$3.9K, there remains scope for recovery. A sustained daily close back above the order block would likely trigger renewed bullish momentum.

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The 4-Hour Chart
On the 4-hour chart, Ethereum sharply declined into the $3,800–$3,900 demand region, which overlaps with the channel’s lower boundary, and quickly attracted buyers. This bounce has lifted the price toward the $4,200 zone, where short-term resistance is now being tested.

Above this level, the $4,300–$4,400 range stands out as the next critical resistance, aligning with the decision point (DP) and key Fibonacci retracements.

A failure to reclaim momentum above $4,200 could force ETH into further consolidation, or even another retest of the $3,800 demand block. Conversely, a clean breakout would pave the way for ETH to revisit higher resistance zones, ultimately targeting the $4,600–$4,700 order block.

Source: TradingView
Sentiment Analysis
By Shayan

The liquidation heatmap highlights that Ethereum’s recent decline triggered a long squeeze, wiping out a dense cluster of overleveraged positions just below $3,900 before rebounding.

Currently, ETH is pressing against the $4,200 resistance, where another dense liquidity cluster has formed. This zone represents both a hurdle and a magnet for price action. If Ethereum successfully breaks above this area and clears the liquidity overhead, the next major concentration lies above the $4,700 swing highs.

This makes a liquidity sweep of those highs increasingly likely, as the market tends to gravitate toward such pools. In short, while buyers must first absorb the supply at $4,200, the larger liquidity resting above $4,700 suggests Ethereum’s path of least resistance remains tilted upward.

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LONDON, Sept 29 (Reuters) - A Chinese woman accused of laundering bitcoin which was linked to an alleged 5 billion-pound ($6.7 billion) fraud pleaded guilty in a London court on Monday.

Qian Zhimin, who was also known as Zhang Yadi, appeared at Southwark Crown Court for the first day of her trial but decided to change her pleas.

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The 47-year-old admitted one count of possessing criminal property and one count of transferring criminal property.

Judge Sally-Ann Hales remanded Qian in custody ahead of sentencing, which will take place at a later date.

Qian was arrested after an investigation in which British police seized wallets holding more than 61,000 bitcoin, currently worth 5.1 billion pounds – making it one of the largest cryptocurrency seizures by law enforcement worldwide.

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Bitcoin’s rally has found a footing. After threatening to break below the critical $107K support late last week, a level closely watched by traders and whales, the price has since rebounded, climbing back above $112K on renewed weekend buying. The recovery signals that whale accumulation may have provided the cushion noted in Friday’s trade, but BTC still faces strong resistance overhead.

Why ETF Outflows Don’t Mean Weakness for Bitcoin Bulls
Last week’s decline was largely tied to quarter-end portfolio rebalancing. CME-based Bitcoin futures and options shed more than $4.3 billion in open interest between September 18 and 26, data from Velo show. U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs also turned red for the first time in a month, with net outflows of around $902 million, led by Fidelity’s FBTC and BlackRock’s IBIT.

While the flows sparked concerns, market desks argue they reflect normal quarter-end positioning rather than a deterioration in sentiment. Perpetual traders, in contrast, added exposure, open interest across Bitcoin perpetual contracts rose from $42.8 billion to $43.6 billion, alongside positive funding rates.

Bitcoin Price Gets Relief From Softer U.S. Dollar and Fed Expectations
The rebound also came on the back of a slightly weaker U.S. dollar and steadier interest rate expectations, giving risk assets a short-term boost. Analysts point out that the weekend bid was not purely speculative, but tied to renewed accumulation from larger investors who had sat out last week’s volatility.

“Optimism is re-emerging,” Singapore-based QCP Capital noted, highlighting that buying pressure is broadening out as Bitcoin prepares to enter Q4, historically its strongest quarter with a median return above 50%.

Dormant Bitcoin Wallets Reactivate as Long-Term Holders Move Coins
Adding to the narrative, on-chain data show renewed activity among long-term holders. A dormant wallet holding 400 BTC ($44 million) moved funds for the first time in 12 years over the weekend, joining a series of “Satoshi-era” wallets that have reawakened in recent months. While such moves can spark short-term caution, they also underline how much value has accrued over Bitcoin’s history, up more than 830x since 2013.

Bitcoin Chart Analysis Today
Bitcoin is trading near $112,000 after bouncing off last week’s lows. The chart shows that price is stuck in a wide range, moving between big support and resistance zones.

Support around $107,000: This is the “floor” where buyers have been stepping in. If Bitcoin slips below this level, it risks sliding toward the next safety net near $91,000.
Resistance at $125,000: This is the “ceiling” that has capped every rally in recent months. Unless Bitcoin breaks above it, big upside momentum will remain limited.

Right now, Bitcoin is not trending strongly up or down. Traders are watching for a clear move out of this range to set direction for Q4.

In simple terms, Bitcoin is holding steady, but the real battle is between $107K support and $125K resistance. A break on either side will likely decide the next big move.

Bitcoin Price Outlook: Key Levels to Watch Into Q4 2025
Bitcoin’s bounce back above $112K is a positive sign, but the market is not out of the woods yet. The $110K area remains the line that buyers must defend, while $118K to $120K is the zone that needs to flip for momentum to return. If price clears $125K, traders will start talking about a proper Q4 rally. For now, sentiment is cautious, ETF flows have softened and the macro picture is still cloudy, but Bitcoin has a habit of surprising when positioning looks heavy on one side.

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Declining ETH supply on exchanges signals a potential rally in the making.

Ethereum weekly DEX volume jumped 47% reflecting improving sentiment.

Historical data shows ETH price gains 4.77% on average.

Ether (ETH) price climbed back above $4,000 on Monday, after a 3.5% climb over the last 24 hours. This recovery has sparked hopes of ETH resuming its bull run in October, backed by several onchain, historical and technical data.

ETH/USD hourly chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewDeclining ETH supply on exchangesAs Cointelegraph reported, Ether supply on centralized exchanges has dropped to its lowest point since 2016, driven by growing institutional accumulation.

CryptoQuant analyst CryptoMe points out three reasons why ETH reserves on exchanges are dropping:

Investors withdrawing into self-custody;

Moving ETH to staking or exchanges;

Transfers to a new wallet.  

Total Ethereum exchange outflows are also on the rise. These outflows are now at levels seen during the late phases of the 2022 bear market when quantitative tightening was at its “hottest point,” wrote CryptoMe in a Quicktake analysis on Saturday.

Following that, the FTX crisis led to a significant number of ETH tokens being withdrawn from exchanges.  

“Is ETH about to boom?” the analyst asked, adding:

“When demand triggers, the rally starts. Falling reserves prepare the ground for that rally.”Ethereum DEX volumes jump 47% in a weekBullish sentiment is also reflected in a 47% weekly leap in decentralized exchange (DEX) activity on the Ethereum network.

Ethereum weekly DEX volume. Source: DefiLlamaDEX volumes on Ethereum are up 47% in the last seven days to $33.9 billion from $22.9 billion the week prior, a trend that was also seen in its layer-2 solutions like Base, Arbitrum, and Polygon.

The market recovery was modest among Ethereum competitors, with Solana’s DEX activity increasing by 6% and BNB’s by 8.3%.

Ethereum's positive volume trends include a 30% growth for Maverick Protocol and a 26% rise for Uniswap compared to the previous week. 

Increasing DEX volume on Ethereum has historically been accompanied by price growth amid increasing onchain demand for ETH. For example, ETH price nearly doubled during the 276% increase in weekly DEX volume to $40 billion record highs between June 30 and Aug. 14.

Ether price to see “pump” in October?ETH/USD lost 6% in September, which aligns with historical price behavior, according to data from monitoring resource CoinGlass.

October, however, averages 4.77% gains, which would imply ETH price rising closer to $4,300 from the current levels.

ETH/USD monthly returns. Source: CoinGlass“Ethereum monthly returns (USD history show a clear pattern that October and beyond is a bullish season,” crypto analyst Marzell said in an X post last week, adding:

“October is often the ignition… get ready for the Q4 $ETH pump!”Fellow analyst Midas similarly anticipated a very bullish Q4 based on past performance.

“ETH is repeating the same Q3 2020 pattern,” Midas said in an X post on Monday, adding that the last time such a performance was followed by more than 100% gains in Q4.

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Key Points:Zcash has delivered a 68% gain in the past 30 days.ZEC broke above a key support at $50.This token could climb to $75 and even $100 if bullish momentum gains enough traction.

Zcash (ZEC) has been silently climbing the crypto market’s ranks and has once again made it above the $1 billion mark as demand for privacy coins seems to be increasing.

Trading volumes in the past 24 hours have jumped by 68% to $170 million, now accounting for 16% of the asset’s circulating supply.

This is the highest amount of ZEC that has been traded in weeks. Most of the time that volumes surpass $100 million for this token, it results in a bullish move days after.

In the past 30 days, ZEC has delivered gains of 68%, moving from $42 to $67 following a jump above a key resistance level at $55 per coin.

Hashrate Expands by 30% in Two Months for Zcash
Zcash’s history has been plagued by contradictory reports that question the ‘shielded’ nature of its transactions.

This privacy coin should supposedly mask transactions by hiding the wallet addresses of the parties involved. It uses a proof-of-work (PoW) consensus mechanism similar to that of the Bitcoin network.

However, a report from Chainalysis published in 2020 claimed that only 1% of ZEC’s transactions were fully shielded, which put into question the project’s use case.

Nonetheless, the community that supports Zcash believes that users will increasingly turn to privacy coins to hide their on-chain trail as government regulations and taxation of crypto trading is expected to increase over time.

Zcash Hash Rate (12 Months) – Source: BitInfoCharts

Upon dropping to a 12-month low of 6.28 gigahashes in July this year, data from BitInfoCharts shows that the network’s hash rate has been progressively increasing to 8.12 Gh/s at the time of writing.

This implies increasing interest from miners, possibly as a result of crypto’s bull market. As altcoin season begins, PoW-powered chains attract miners looking to reap the highest returns out of their hardware. This hashrate increase seems to be the cause of the latest spike in ZEC’s price.

Resistance Breakout Shows Strong Buying Pressure
Looking at the daily chart, a bullish breakout above $55 seems to have accelerated the token’s rally. Trading volumes ahead and after that move exceeded the 14-day average, meaning that buying interest is rising.

ZEC/USD Daily Chart (Kraken) – Source: TradingView

ZEC’s Relative Strength Index (RSI) has climbed to overbought levels already. This increases the odds of a retrace once the token hits the nearest resistance at $75. A move to this level seems highly likely at this point.

It is hard to tell if the bull run will push ZEC to $100 or stop there. However, the market will probably take a breather at that point and pull back to the $60 level at least.

This would give late buyers a second chance to enter a long position at a much more decent price if they expect a continuation of the rally.

ZEC once reached a market cap exceeding $3 billion. Currently sitting at $1 billion, this token offers significant upside potential if those golden days are back.

As altcoin season begins, dormant projects like these could deliver surprising gains if positive momentum gains enough traction and creates some FOMO.

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Bitcoin (BTC) has started this week on a positive note, recovering somewhat from a nearly seven-day sell-off and finally trading above $112,000.

Despite the renewed momentum, however, the asset now faces stiff competition as a number of altcoins are also posting gains ahead of potential exchange-traded fund (ETF) releases in the following weeks. 

With that in mind, Finbold turned to OpenAI’s latest artificial intelligence (AI) model, ChatGPT-5, to identify two cryptocurrencies most likely to give Bitcoin a run for its money in 2026

Ethereum (ETH)
The AI’s first pick was Ethereum (ETH), the most widely used smart contract network spanning decentralized finance (DeFi), non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and tokenization.

Its main threat to Bitcoin, however, is the fact that it doubles down as a store of value (via staking) and a utility token, something its counterpart doesn’t offer, ChatGPT argued.

While Ethereum might be down on the monthly chart at the time of writing, unlike its rival, it’s actually the better performer year to date (YtD), having gained around 25% as opposed to 20% delivered by “digital gold.”

Although there’s no telling whether ETH can outperform BTC in the long run, the AI suggests a fairly strong case for it, given how far the asset has come in the past months, especially in terms of regulatory clarity.

This sentiment is also shared by analysts such as Fundstrat’s Tom Lee, who predicted the cryptocurrency price could hit $10,000–$12,000 by year-end, implying a 200% upside.

At press time, Ethereum was trading at $4,171, up 3.76% on the day.

ETH 24-hour price. Source: Finbold
Solana (SOL)
The second place was reserved for Solana (SOL), which the AI says has proven itself in high-speed, low-fee execution despite major network hiccups.

At the time of writing, SOL was trading at $210.93, up 4.67% over the past 24 hours after plunging 20% last week.

SOL 24-hour price. Source: Finbold
Adding to the positive sentiment, more than 1.5 million SOL, worth more than $315 million, has been bought in the past 72 hours as the price hovered below $200, showing clear signs of institutional and whale confidence at the close of the quarter. 

However, new ETF approvals in October would give SOL the biggest boost and ensure more substantial mainstream inflows.

Still, the language learning model (LLM) noted that the crypto is not really a monetary competitor to Bitcoin, but rather a preferred transactional blockchain that could outshine it in real-world payments and adoption.

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Posted: September 29, 2025

Key Takeaways
Why is Ethereum facing potential selling pressure?
Around 2.16 million ETH (worth $8.89 billion) are scheduled to unstake, creating a potential supply shock that could overwhelm market demand and push ETH prices lower.

Will ETH hold above $4,000 amid bearish sentiment?
With exchange withdrawals at a 6-year low, ETH risks breaking below the $4,000 level unless buyer sentiment improves.

Market sentiment suggests that the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency, Ethereum [ETH], with a market capitalization of $496 billion, may be on the verge of losing its $4,000 mark.

Despite a daily gain of 2.59% and rising trading volume at $28 billion, institutional outflows reached $795.41 million in the week ending the 22nd of September 22.

This indicated a growing supply pressure that could weigh heavily on Ether’s short- and long-term value across market segments.

Massive supply set to be unlocked
Ether faces the risk of a major supply shock, with roughly 2.16 million ETH scheduled for unstaking.

This amount, valued at $8.89 billion, carries an average waiting period of 37 days before release, suggesting the supply pressure will not hit the market immediately.

Source: CryptoPlate

The large amount of ETH investors plan to unstake warns that more tokens could hit the market than demand can absorb.

Investors have already started shifting positions. Bridged netflow data shows that over $13 million worth of ETH left exchanges in the past 24 hours—the largest amount bridged from any blockchain during that timeframe.

Selling pressure is gradually building
Exchange withdrawal transactions have fallen to their lowest level since 2018, according to CryptoQuant.

Roughly 37,000 transactions were recorded in the past day, reflecting weaker investor optimism and pointing to a potential demand squeeze.

Source: CryptoQuant

Interestingly, this drop in activity did not match exchange reserves, which stayed relatively flat. A flat reserve suggests that spot investors remain undecided about holding long term or selling for profit.

However, with more ETH held in reserve, the risk of a sudden sell-off remains elevated, and the market could face significant pressure.

A shift in sentiment will likely determine whether Ether can sustain a rally or continue to struggle.

Liquidation map suggest a trade lower
The liquidation map on CoinGlass shows concentrated leverage across both long and short positions.

On the long side, the largest liquidity cluster sat at the $4,147 level, with $49.5 million at risk.

Source: CoinGlass

Meanwhile, the short side holds far heavier leverage, with the $3,906 level alone carrying $618.96 million in liquidity.

This imbalance suggests that downside pressure is more likely, raising the probability that Ether could lose its grip on the $4,000 level.

In brief
Strategy acquired 196 Bitcoin worth $22 million
The Bitcoin-buying firm meanwhile raised $128 million
Strategy is obligated to make dividend payments on some of its preferred shares.
Strategy notched its third smallest Bitcoin acquisition of the year on Monday, disclosing that it only bought $22 million worth of the asset, according to a press release.

The Tysons, Virginia-based firm now owns roughly 64,000 Bitcoin, which was worth $73.1 billion on Monday, as Bitcoin climbed past $114,000, according to crypto data provider CoinGecko. That sum represented around 3% of the Bitcoin that will ever be mined.

Although the Bitcoin purchase that Strategy disclosed on Monday was its smallest since mid-August, it appears that the move wasn’t a result of constrained funding because Strategy signaled that it had raised $128 million, effectively pocketing the difference.

The cash came from selling $116 million worth of common shares. At the same time, Strategy sold $11.3 million of its STRF offering and $400,000 worth of its STRD offering. Featuring a 10% dividend, STRD was unveiled as Strategy’s third type of preferred shares in June.

“There was an extra $106 million, which we can presume was there for cash interest and to fund future dividends, including, but not limited to those that are due tomorrow,” TD Cowen analyst Lance Vitanza told Decrypt.

Strategy is scheduled to pay its first dividend to STRD holders on Tuesday, on top of payouts for its STRC, STRK, and STRD offerings, as declared in an SEC filing earlier this month. Strategy’s obligation on STRD is currently around $30 million per quarter, Vitanza said.

“That’s a very small amount,” he added.

Strategy shares rose 5% to $324 on Monday, according to Yahoo Finance. Often portrayed as a proxy to Bitcoin, Strategy shares have increased 12% year-to-date, while the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization has risen 22% over the same period.

This year, Strategy has augmented its Bitcoin-buying strategy with additional funding mechanisms, moving beyond a pure focus on common stock and convertible debt. That has enabled Strategy to pad its lead as the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin. 

However, Wall Street veteran Andy Constan—who said he was shorting Strategy shares earlier this year—is among those that have compared the dynamic to a Ponzi scheme, arguing that Strategy can meet its dividend obligations only by raising more money.

Still, in a recent note, Vitanza highlighted Strategy’s recent focus on preferred shares, saying that its suggests that “market demand for bitcoin-backed credit instruments is growing.”

There have been other signs that Strategy is focused on its dividend obligations. Earlier this month, Strategy withheld a portion of the proceeds from a separate raise. It took in $68 million through its STRK and STRD offerings, but it only spent $60 million on Bitcoin.

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Strategy added a fresh weekly boost to its treasury, though the latest 196 BTC purchase was more of a morale booster. The latest purchase happened as MSTR share prices still held above $300.

Strategy continued its buying streak of small additions, with another 196 BTC put away in its treasury. The purchase was expected, as Executive Chairman Michael Saylor signaled on social media late on Sunday. 

The latest weekly purchase meant Strategy was “buying the dip” as BTC sank as low as $109,000. Following the announcement, BTC traded at $112,222, as the crypto market attempted a recovery. 

Strategy acquired the new batch at an average price of $113,048, closing in on an average price of $74,000 per coin.

Strategy has acquired 196 BTC for ~$22.1 million at ~$113,048 per bitcoin. As of 9/28/2025, we hodl 640,031 $BTC acquired for ~$47.35 billion at ~$73,983 per bitcoin. $MSTR $STRC $STRK $STRF $STRD https://t.co/kZj8Y07Zfb

— Strategy (@Strategy) September 29, 2025

Strategy has bought smaller BTC batches for three weeks in a row, an unusually long streak. The purchase is the smallest since August 11, when Strategy added only 155 coins. In the coming weeks, Strategy may also skip a week as it prepares for the Q3 report roundup. 

Strategy uses MSTR again
To complete the current purchase, Strategy issued more MSTR common stock despite the lowered price. Based on the recent filing, the company raised $116.4M from MSTR common stock issuance. 

The company also raised $400K in STRD preferred shares. The current weekly raise is for a total of $128.1M, though only $22.1M went toward BTC purchases. In previous weeks, Strategy invested all its proceeds into BTC. 

However, based on its new issuance rules, the company can also issue some of its common or preferred shares for operational costs. The company must still cover mandatory dividends for its preferred shares. 

Following the latest stock issuance, MSTR shares traded at $306.09. The mNAV asset value recovered to 1.44, though still not above the 2.5 limit, which would indicate much better health. Strategy is now trying to extend its purchases while lacking the initial enthusiasm for its MSTR shares. 

However, BTC purchased at earlier stages is now significantly more valuable, despite the drop in share prices. 

When it comes to the preferred shares, only STRF trades at $109, while STRK, STRD, and STRF trade under $100, offering a discount and varying levels of risk. 

Can Strategy recover its MSTR price levels? 
MSTR managed to retain the $300 level, setting up expectations for recovery by the end of 2025. MSTR bounced from its one-month lows and is trading around the middle of its range for the past six months. 

MSTR bounced from its lows just above $300, after Strategy announced another small BTC purchase. | Source: Google Finance
The common stock dipped to a recent low of $300.70, while BTC was also trading under $110,000. MSTR thrives best during periods of exuberant trading, where demand for more BTC keeps the share prices high.

Even outside Strategy’s buying, smaller companies are still adding BTC to their balances, even with sporadic purchases. The DAT company trend has lost some momentum, and companies have also erased a significant part of their market value, as Cryptopolitan reported. However, even the presence of treasuries helps with the long-term holding trend for BTC.

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Unknown Coinbase whale uses 70% Shiba Inu discount for mega 139,150,244,953 SHIB transfer

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The price of the Shiba Inu (SHIB) coin has been stuck around $0.0000118 at the end of September, and the chart is not showing much hope for a big move. After months of lower highs and drying liquidity, a lot of retail traders are treating SHIB as "trash" rather than an attractive asset to trade. 

But when the market's slow, it is whales who start operating behind the scenes — and that is exactly what we have seen over the past day with the popular meme coin.

New blockchain data shows that an unknown wallet took 41,958,447,274 SHIB out of Coinbase, which is about $502,240 at today's price. 

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Source: ArkhamHours later, the same wallet received another 97,192,000,000 SHIB, worth $1,150,000. The two transactions added up to 139,150,244,953 SHIB, which is worth about $1,636,406.

What's endgame?On the chart, SHIB is down about 70% from its December 2024 levels near $0.00004. If it goes back to the mid-December range of $0.000018 to $0.000020, this wallet's value would jump from $1.64 million to about $2.5 to $2.7 million. That is a potential gain of over $1 million if the bet pays off.

While some say SHIB is worthless, whales are loading up on hundreds of billions of tokens, at one of the lowest levels of the year. The accumulation suggests someone is getting ready for a rebound that could last into Q4, turning today's "trash" levels into tomorrow's profit window.

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With just one day left in September, the cryptocurrency market, including the Cardano community, highlights expectations for October.

The spotlight is on the potential approval of spot Cardano ETFs, with two applications waiting in line for final verdicts following a 75-day review process.

Grayscale's proposal to convert its Cardano trust into a Spot ETF faces its final deadline on Oct. 7, 2025, while Tuttle Capital's Cardano ETF application's decision is anticipated by Oct. 26, 2025.

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Market sentiment remains positive, with approval odds reaching 92% on major betting platforms.

October is set to be significant for the broader altcoin market, with decisions expected on 16 ETF applications, including Solana, XRP, Dogecoin and Litecoin.

Cardano-focused community X account Cardanians highlights the upcoming ETF development in a tweet, adding that it could be the catalyst that propels Cardano into its next phase of growth.

Wild "Cointober?"Nate Geraci, the president of NovaDius Wealth Management, indicated the next few weeks as "enormous"  for spot crypto ETFs, with SEC final deadlines approaching on numerous filings.

To begin with, this week is the Canary Spot Litecoin ETF, with its decision deadline on Oct. 2. This will be followed by decisions on Solana, Dogecoin, XRP, Cardano and Hedera ETFs; Geraci noted that the SEC could approve any or all of these whenever.

In another tweet, Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balcunas shared his expectations for October as spot crypto ETF deadlines begin this week: "Who's ready for Cointober? Spot crypto ETF deadlines start this week. Litecoin and Solana up first. Should be a wild month."

Lennaert Snyder has highlighted $4,200 as a resistance level for Ethereum tokens.
ETH price is up by 3.21% over the last 24 hours.
Crypto analyst has called $3,600/$3,700 his area of interest.

Lennaert Snyder, a crypto analyst, has underlined his area of interest following significant gains in ETH prices. Values are also inching closer to the next resistance level. This could potentially decide the course of movement for the Ethereum token on the price chart. Future estimates for the value of Ether are bullish but remain within a confined zone.

ETH Price and the Near Resistance Level
Lennaert Snyder, a notable crypto analyst, has said that ETH price was moving towards the nearest resistance level of approximately $4,200. He added that this milestone would either be good or bad for the Ethereum token. Snyder has anticipated that Ether could soon retest the support margin of $3,800.

$ETH pumped towards key ~$4,200 resistance.

This is make or break for Ethereum. Longs are triggered after the gain, and shorts after rejecting.

If we reject here, I think retesting $3,800 support again is likely.

If we dump further, $3,600/$3,700 is still my area of interest. pic.twitter.com/NNzvh1McZF

— Lennaert Snyder (@LennaertSnyder) September 29, 2025
The crypto analyst has drawn two points as his area of interest. These are $3,600 and $3,700. This possibly translates to two situations: a decline to $3,600 or $3,700 would be an accumulation zone; or, that would be a point beyond which heavy losses are likely for the community at a broader level. Nevertheless, Snyder has anticipated that ETH price may retest the support level of $3,800.

Movement of Ethereum Tokens on Price Chart
Ethereum tokens are currently valued at $4,122.36, up by 3.21% over the last 24 hours. But, the price is still down by 1.16% and 5.78% in the last 7 days and 30 days, respectively. The 24-hour trading volume has marked an uptick of 60.34% to around $28.83 billion. Movements of ETH price on the chart are showing the signs of potential recovery.

Interestingly, BTC and other cryptocurrencies have also started showing signs of possible recovery. The flagship crypto, that is Bitcoin token, is up by 2.39% in the last 24 hours, and is being traded at $112,173.04. Similarly, BNB has noted a surge of 3.75% during the same timeline for a value of $1,003.75. However, BNB price surge is likely based on the sentiment around Giggle Academy, which aims to make education accessible.

ETH Price Future Estimates
The resistance call stated by Lennaert Snyder features a rough value of $4,254.42, with the maximum value of $4,367.62. Reclaiming the resistance margin is likely to trigger long positions. Snyder has hinted at something similar in his X post. He has stated that longs are triggered after gains.

ETH price is expected to rise by around 11.50% to a value of almost $4,590.14, in the next 30 days. Ongoing volatility is 4.31% and the 14-Day RSI is 42.75 points. Sentiments around Ether are neutral but the FGI rating of 37 points out to fearful sentiments. The lowest support level has been set to around $3,858.19 – a decline any further could hint at a lower mark.

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The Cardano Foundation has unveiled an ambitious new roadmap aimed at accelerating global adoption, encompassing a strategy that spans decentralized finance (DeFi), Web3, governance, and real-world asset (RWA) integration.

In a blog post, the Foundation outlined six core initiatives that will shape its activities over the coming years. The plan hinges on a major push into DeFi, including the provision of an eight-figure ADA liquidity commitment to support stablecoin projects and improve on- and off-ramps into the ecosystem.

This effort will be reinforced by partnerships and community-driven proposals aimed at deepening Cardano’s DeFi footprint.

Expanding into Web3 and venture funding
The Cardano Foundation recognizes the need to boost adoption beyond traditional enterprises. As such, it is also enlarging its Web3 team, with a focus on integrations, listings, and tokenized real-world assets.

To complement this, the Cardano Venture Hub will expand its role in supporting startups and established businesses through direct investments, loans, and advisory programs. The Foundation has pledged up to 2 million ADA for 2026, while continuing collaborations with accelerators such as Draper U, Techstars, and CV Labs.

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The Foundation also plans to advance standards like CIP-0113 and CIP-0143 to enable programmable, interoperable tokens. Work is also underway with the Masumi Network to streamline agent-to-agent payments through Cardano’s infrastructure.

Moving forward, the Foundation will expand its delegation strategy by assigning 220 million ADA to 11 new Delegated Representatives (DReps), while reducing its own self-delegation to ensure broader community participation. 

This is a shift from the previous five-year focus on stake pool operators toward fostering deeper ecosystem growth.

The new roadmap will also focus heavily on promotion and education. This move will be supported by a 12% increase in the marketing budget for 2026, aimed at amplifying outreach through events, content, and developer engagement. 

Initiatives such as the Cardano Academy and Cardano Summit will continue to bridge blockchain with enterprise and regulatory circles.

Reacting to the roadmap, Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson called it “a good start,” while stressing the need for a community-elected board as “the last mile to reconciliation.”