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Nuclear startup Hadron Energy has announced it will go public on the Nasdaq via a $1.2 billion business combination with GigCapital7 Corp, a Private-to-Public Equity firm. The deal will provide approximately $200 million in net proceeds, which will be used to accelerate product development and commercial deployment of Hadron’s technology, it said. The deal is expected to close in Q1 2026. The Redwood City, California-based company said it has designed a micro modular reactor (MMR) built on light water reactor technology with an operationally efficient 10-year fueling cycle. MMRs are miniaturized nuclear power plants being increasingly used in AI data center infrastructure, and can power mining operations by providing a low-carbon source of electricity and heat, replacing diesel generators and reducing emissions. MMRs produce between 1 and 20 megawatts of electric power per 1 module. “We’re at a $1.2 billion dollar valuation. We’re excited about the opportunity to service not only data center customers, but also more remote industrial applications,” Sam Gibson, founder and CEO of Hadron Energy, told MINING.com in an interview. “In the mining industry, there is a lot of interest and very high demand for our product.” There are currently 94 nuclear reactors operating in the United States across 54 power plants at full scale, variations of light water designs. Gibson said the company’s focus is miniaturizing reactors in a mass manufacturable package that can then be distributed to remote applications or data centers. “We don’t have to have an external water supply,” Gibson said. “And ultimately, we have demand ranging anywhere from 10 megawatts, which is one unit, all the way up to even gigawatt scale deployments, which is 1,000 megawatts plus.” Hadron’s MMR design. Image supplied. “Plenty of uranium supply” Uranium is a crucial source of reliable baseload power as nuclear energy, and the US requires an estimated 32 million pounds of uranium annually for its current nuclear reactors. Energy Fuels’ White Mesa Mill in Utah is the only producing mill in the US. In 2024, the US purchased 50 million pounds of uranium, but only produced 677,000 pounds, according to the Energy Information Administration. But Gibson said uranium supply is not currently an issue for the company. “One of our uranium suppliers has about 1.7 million pounds of uranium ore right now. So the supply is there.” Gibson said it comes down to the energy density of uranium and the enrichment, pointing out that typically 5% enriched and below is what’s used in the commercial industry today. “Our reactor is using slightly higher enrichment, which enables us to have a smaller core. We are primarily focused on reactor development.” Hadron is working on the engineering and licensing side to begin producing the reactors at scale, and Gibson said what puts Hadron at the forefront is that there’s still not a licensed microreactor on the market today. “When it came to incorporating, we had a lot of the groundwork already worked out. So that’s why we’ve been able to make such rapid progress on the regulatory side, on the engineering design side,” he said. “Historically, you’ll have reactors that have fueling cycles of about two years, but since we’re using a higher enrichment, that gives our core life a longer life and it enables us to have even a more compact design. Those are really the key innovations we’re working on here. That’s the entire goal – a 24-7 energy producing source.”

Dogecoin’s structure “is still trying to turn around,” according to a market technician More Crypto Online who argues that both the higher-time-frame and intraday counts now permit a constructive path toward $0.60—provided a handful of support and breakout thresholds hold. In a new video, the analyst describes a market that is “printing higher highs and higher lows,” but cautions that the advance is “choppy, slow… boring and very fragile,” language that underscores how conditional the bullish setup remains. Dogecoin Breakout Loading On the daily chart, the crux of the thesis is the integrity of August’s corrective low, labeled as the wave-2 pivot. “From a daily chart point of view [price] should really… ideally hold above the wave 2 low that formed here in August,” the analyst says, calling that local invalidation line at $0.189. A decisive violation would force a re-marking of the larger structure: “If we break below this red line, the idea that a B-wave bottomed in June will have to be revised.” Even so, the commentator preserves a secondary bullish path, noting that an extended B-wave could still be in play as “a broader A-B-C structure,” with the market attempting another reversal “from the lower support area” thereafter. Upside conviction rotates around September’s swing high. “Once we break above the last swing high from September, we might be on our way to $0.49+,” the analyst says. That level functions as the first high-time-frame gateway: a clean breach would confirm that the move out of the September trough has transitioned from corrective to impulsive character, validating the notion that June’s B-wave low has already printed. The lower-time-frame evidence is doing some heavy lifting. On the one-hour chart, price action out of the late-September base is described as a motive sequence: “The move to the upside from the September low appears to be a five-wave move up. This allows for the interpretation that we have already bottomed in the B-wave.” The decline from the September 13 local high is, in contrast, framed as a completed three-leg retracement. If that count holds, the present pullback should remain corrective and terminate above clearly defined micro levels: “Upper micro support is between $0.23 and $0.245 with an additional key level… at $0.233,” the analyst notes. The condition is crisp: “Ideally we’re holding above $0.23 in this pullback. If we see an impulsive reaction from here to the upside, then this could be the beginning of a third-wave rally up.” Risk management and location remain central. The broader support shelf that cushioned September’s local bottom sits above the daily invalidation line and is expected to remain active on any deeper shakeout: “This support area is still relevant… we might get another test… probably in the area around $0.21 to $0.20,” the analyst says, adding that this band nests within the larger $0.227–$0.20 zone. Lose $0.23 decisively and “it increases the probabilities that we are still caught in this B-wave,” he warns—a shift that would postpone, not nullify, the bullish roadmap so long as $0.189 endures. What would carry Dogecoin beyond $0.49 toward the headline target of $0.60? The blueprint the analyst lays out implies an impulsive third-wave advance once micro support holds and September’s swing high gives way. In classical Elliott terms, a confirmed third wave often stretches beyond the initial motive leg, and the technician explicitly flags the setup: “If we see an impulsive reaction… this could be the beginning of a third-wave rally up.” Moreover, the $0.49 handle—identified as the first destination after a breakout—would be a staging area rather than a terminus. After a fourth wave correction, DOGE could start a fifth wave which the analyst places in the $0.60 region. The message, however, is emphatically conditional rather than euphoric. “It’s always important to zoom out,” the analyst reminds viewers, stressing that while Dogecoin is “moving up step by step slowly,” the advance is not yet an emphatic impulse. At press time, DOGE traded at $0.25.

Tron (TRX) is at a decisive moment after retracing to key demand levels that could determine its next major move. Bulls, who have been in control since late March, are now working to defend support and prepare for a possible breakout. However, to confirm a bullish continuation, Tron must overcome the current supply zone and regain strong upward momentum — a challenge that will test the strength of the recent rally. Adding context to Tron’s long-term growth, top analyst Maartunn shared striking on-chain data revealing that TRON’s USDT supply has surged 309x in just six years. What began as a modest 254 million USDT on the network has now expanded to a staggering $78.5 billion, marking one of the most dramatic liquidity expansions in the crypto industry. This massive increase highlights the network’s role as a core hub for stablecoin activity and underscores how liquidity growth has historically correlated with TRX’s price performance. As Tron trades near a critical juncture, both onchain strength and market structure will play a decisive role in shaping its direction. If demand holds and liquidity continues to flow in, Tron could be gearing up for another leg higher in the weeks ahead. Tron Unprecedented Growth: The Power of Liquidity and Network Effects According to Maartunn, the story of TRON is a perfect example of how fast the crypto industry can evolve. “Time in crypto has a strange rhythm,” he notes — what feels like a lifetime of change in traditional markets can unfold in just a few years on-chain. Six years ago, Justin Sun proudly celebrated a major milestone for TRON: reaching 254 million USDT on the network, with 300 million “coming soon.” At that moment, it represented a remarkable achievement for a still-developing ecosystem. Fast-forward to today, and TRON’s growth has been nothing short of exponential. The network now hosts $78.58 billion in circulating USDT, a staggering 309x increase since that post. This transformation underscores TRON’s evolution from a niche blockchain to one of the most important infrastructures for stablecoin liquidity worldwide. Over the same period, TRX’s price rose from $0.0155 to $0.338, reflecting how price action and liquidity expansion often move hand in hand. Maartunn emphasizes that this correlation between USDT supply and TRX price illustrates a broader truth about crypto markets — liquidity drives adoption and valuation. When infrastructure, user demand, and network effects align, growth compounds at an astonishing pace. The key takeaway, he adds, is to zoom out: short-term volatility can obscure the far more powerful story of long-term innovation, adoption, and capital rotation. TRON’s rise proves how quickly a well-positioned network can become indispensable to the digital economy. TRX Bulls Defend Key Support Amid Consolidation Tron (TRX) is consolidating just above the $0.33 level, following months of steady gains and a strong uptrend that began in March 2025. The chart shows that after reaching a local high near $0.36, the price entered a sideways range, with buyers defending the 50-day moving average (blue line), currently acting as dynamic support. This region has proven crucial in maintaining the bullish market structure. The 200-day moving average (red line) remains well below the current price, confirming a long-term bullish bias, while the 100-day MA (green) continues to serve as mid-term support around the $0.32 zone. As long as TRX holds above this area, the broader uptrend remains intact. However, a clear breakout above $0.35–$0.36 is still needed to confirm renewed bullish momentum and open the door toward $0.38 and $0.40, levels not seen since early 2022. On the downside, a decisive drop below $0.32 could invite further corrections, potentially testing the $0.30 psychological level. Overall, Tron’s chart structure remains healthy. Consolidation above support suggests that buyers are accumulating, waiting for stronger market conditions to push the price into a new bullish phase aligned with the broader crypto trend. Featured image from ChatGPT, chart from TradingView.com

A semana, que já era histórica pela disfunção política e pela força do ouro, termina com um banho de sangue nos mercados de criptomoedas. Nas últimas horas, mais de $250 bilhões foram varridos da capitalização total do mercado em uma onda de vendas em pânico, com o Bitcoin caindo mais de 5% e altcoins como Ethereum e XRP sofrendo perdas de dois dígitos. Por Igor Pereira, Analista de Mercado Financeiro, ExpertFX School Este evento, catalisado pelo pânico geopolítico, expôs as fragilidades estruturais do mercado e colocou em xeque uma de suas narrativas mais importantes. 1. A Anatomia do Colapso: Alavancagem e o Catalisador Geopolítico Na minha análise, o evento de hoje não foi uma falha do sistema, mas um acerto de contas brutal e necessário. O Catalisador: Os "fogos de artifício tarifários" de Trump contra a China foram o fósforo que acendeu o pavio. Em um movimento global de aversão ao risco (risk-off), os ativos de maior beta e mais especulativos são sempre os primeiros a serem vendidos em pânico. O Combustível: Mas o incêndio foi alimentado por um problema interno e endêmico do mercado cripto: alavancagem descontrolada. A queda de hoje foi exacerbada por liquidações em cascata, onde os "sonhadores do varejo", operando com alta alavancagem, foram dizimados por chamadas de margem, enquanto players maiores ("baleias") vendiam nos picos para realizar lucros. 2. A Tese do "Ouro Digital" em Xeque A tese mais abalada nesta noite é a do Bitcoin como "ouro digital". Em um teste de estresse em tempo real, quando o caos geopolítico bateu à porta e os investidores correram para a segurança, o ouro disparou para novas máximas históricas. O Bitcoin, por sua vez, despencou junto com os ativos de risco, comportando-se não como um refúgio, mas como o ativo mais especulativo da mesa – uma "ficha de cassino glorificada", como dizem os críticos. Isso não significa que o Bitcoin não tenha valor, mas expõe uma verdade crucial: em uma crise de liquidez e pânico agudo, sua função como "porto seguro" ainda não foi provada da mesma forma que os milênios de história do ouro. Hoje, sua correlação com os mercados de risco tendeu a 1. 3. As Perguntas que Ficam: O Futuro Pós-Expurgo Este expurgo elimina os fracos e força o mercado a se confrontar com questões difíceis. A Regulamentação Virá? A magnitude deste colapso certamente atrairá a atenção dos reguladores. A intervenção que se seguirá será uma "misericórdia tardia" para proteger os investidores, ou o "golpe de morte" na inovação? Onde Está a Utilidade Real? A grande pergunta para o futuro é: os projetos sobreviventes usarão este "reset" para construir utilidade real e resolver problemas do mundo real? Ou apenas se prepararão para inflar a próxima bolha? Conclusão de Igor Pereira: Uma Lição de Humildade A noite de hoje foi uma lição de humildade para o mercado cripto. Ela nos lembrou que, embora a tecnologia seja promissora, a psicologia humana, o excesso de alavancagem e o risco macroeconômico ainda ditam as regras no curto prazo. Para o investidor, o evento reforça a importância da diversificação e da compreensão da verdadeira natureza dos ativos em seu portfólio. A tese do "dinheiro do futuro" pode um dia se provar correta, mas hoje, a tese do "porto seguro testado pelo tempo" foi a que prevaleceu. A noite foi longa, e a reflexão para o fim de semana será profunda.

Kalshi just closed a major funding round worth $300 million, lifting the platform’s valuation to around $5 billion. That’s a serious leap and shows that investors are betting big on where prediction markets might go next. Some heavyweight names are behind the raise, including Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, and Coinbase Ventures. The numbers behind the platform’s growth are just as eye-catching. Weekly trading volume recently passed the $1 billion mark, which is more than triple what it was just a year ago. Kalshi has also expanded globally, now serving users in over 140 countries. Its presence in the prediction market space has gone from a small sliver to dominating over half the market. On top of that, it’s pushing into sports contracts like NFL-related bets to keep users engaged and coming back. Betting on Real-World Events Is Getting Serious Prediction markets are having a moment, and Kalshi’s raise is just one part of the story. These platforms let people place trades based on the outcome of real-world events. It’s an area where speculation meets actual data, and that combination is drawing more attention from investors. One of the reasons these markets are so appealing is that they’re able to dodge some of the heavier regulations that traditional betting companies have to deal with. That gives them more flexibility to grow quickly and keep costs low. Some critics have even called it untaxed gambling, and that label points to the kind of profit margins these platforms can achieve if volume continues to rise. Market Cap 24h 7d 30d 1y All Time Still, with scale comes scrutiny. As more money pours in and more users start trading, questions around regulation will become harder to avoid. Kalshi will need to tread carefully as it grows across new regions and starts dealing with higher-stakes topics. Bitcoin Miners Are Now Eyeing the AI Gold Rush Away from the world of markets and contracts, Bitcoin miners are starting to explore a very different kind of opportunity. Some of them are realizing that their massive power setups and energy contracts aren’t just good for mining tokens. They’re also a solid foundation for running AI and high-performance computing tasks. DISCOVER: 20+ Next Crypto to Explode in 2025 This trend is gaining momentum. One example is Bitfarms, which recently turned a $300 million debt facility into funding for its Panther Creek data center. That move signals a shift. Miners are no longer just focused on hashing power. They’re starting to think more like infrastructure providers who can serve both crypto and AI demands, depending on what’s more profitable at the time. It makes sense. When the crypto market cools down, those same facilities can be used to power AI systems instead. That kind of flexibility could become a major advantage, especially as energy costs rise and demand for AI compute grows. DISCOVER: Best New Cryptocurrencies to Invest in 2025 What It All Means Moving Forward Kalshi’s massive fundraiser shows that prediction markets are stepping into the mainstream. But now comes the harder part. The platform has to scale responsibly, stay ahead of regulatory pressure, and prove that this model can last over the long term. On the other side, Bitcoin miners are showing that they’re more than just crypto players. By pivoting into AI, they’re turning old mining setups into adaptable data hubs. If they pull it off, they could end up at the heart of two booming industries. What ties both stories together is the way old systems are being reimagined. Financial markets, energy infrastructure, and data centers are all getting new life in this next phase of digital innovation. DISCOVER: 20+ Next Crypto to Explode in 2025 Join The 99Bitcoins News Discord Here For The Latest Market Updates Key Takeaways Kalshi raised $300 million, pushing its valuation to $5 billion and signaling that prediction markets are moving into the financial mainstream. Weekly trading volume on Kalshi has surged past $1 billion, showing strong user growth and expanding global reach across more than 140 countries. Prediction markets offer flexibility by avoiding many of the regulatory constraints of traditional betting, but growing scale will bring increased scrutiny. Bitcoin miners are pivoting toward AI and high-performance computing, using their existing energy infrastructure to power new revenue streams. Both Kalshi and Bitcoin miners reflect how established systems are being repurposed for new opportunities in finance, data, and digital infrastructure. The post Kalshi Pulls in $300M and Rockets to a $5B Valuation appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

Atenção, traders. No fechamento desta semana, em um dos anúncios mais drásticos da história moderna das relações comerciais, o presidente Trump acaba de declarar a imposição de uma tarifa de 100% sobre a China, "além de quaisquer outras tarifas que eles já estejam pagando". Esta não é uma escalada. É a declaração de uma guerra econômica total. A medida representa uma rejeição completa e violenta à proposta de investimento de $1 trilhão feita por Pequim no início da semana, virando a mesa de negociações e mergulhando os mercados globais em um estado de incerteza máxima para a abertura da próxima semana. O Impacto Imediato: Um Choque Inflacionário e Recessivo Na minha análise, as consequências desta medida são duplas e severas: Choque Inflacionário Massivo: Uma tarifa de 100% sobre todos os produtos chineses representa um aumento instantâneo e brutal de custos para a economia americana. O preço de uma vasta gama de bens de consumo irá, na prática, dobrar, a menos que as cadeias de suprimentos sejam realocadas – um processo que leva anos e é, por si só, inflacionário. Choque Recessivo: Ao mesmo tempo, este aumento de custos funciona como um imposto gigante sobre o consumidor e as empresas americanas, destruindo o poder de compra e esmagando as margens de lucro. Para uma economia que já mostrava sinais de fraqueza, isso empurra o cenário para uma recessão profunda. Análise de Igor Pereira: A Reação Esperada dos Mercados Espero uma abertura de mercado no domingo à noite com um pânico de aversão ao risco (risk-off) de extrema magnitude. Índices de Ações (S&P 500, Futuros): Os futuros dos índices de ações devem abrir com um gap de baixa muito significativo. A incerteza sobre os lucros corporativos e o risco de uma retaliação chinesa serão devastadores para o sentimento do investidor. Dólar (USD): O impacto no dólar é complexo, mas a minha visão é que ele será negativo no médio prazo. Embora o caos possa gerar uma busca inicial por segurança, o cenário de estagflação (inflação alta com crescimento baixo) e a certeza de que o Fed terá que intervir de forma ainda mais agressiva para salvar o sistema minarão a moeda. Ouro (XAU/USD): O ouro é o beneficiário final e mais óbvio deste anúncio. Ele prospera em meio ao caos geopolítico, à instabilidade econômica e às ameaças inflacionárias. Este anúncio é um coquetel perfeito de todos os três. Espero uma abertura com um forte gap de alta, com o metal buscando novas máximas históricas imediatamente. Conclusão: O Fim do Jogo A era da cooperação, por mais tênue que fosse, deu lugar ao confronto direto. Esta medida acelera a desdolarização, a fragmentação da economia global e aumenta drasticamente o risco de um erro de política monetária. Em um mundo onde as regras do comércio são reescritas por decreto, a única regra que permanece é a da preservação de capital. O ouro é o refúgio final contra esse tipo de incerteza radical. Preparem-se para a semana mais volátil do ano, e com exclusividade o mês de Novembro.

Crypto analyst EtherNasyonaL has predicted that the Dogecoin price is well-primed for a parabolic rally. This came as he alluded to the meme coin’s historical performance, while declaring it was “parabolic coded.” Dogecoin Price Eyes Rally To $1 As Analyst Says Meme Coin Is ‘Parabolic Coded’ In an X post, EtherNasyonaL predicted that the Dogecoin price could rally to the psychological $1 level, hinting that the meme coin was well-positioned for a parabolic rally. The analyst highlighted DOGE’s historical performance in the fourth quarter of 2023 and 2024, when it recorded gains of 246% and 373%, respectively. Based on this, he raised the possibility that the meme coin could also witness significant gains in this fourth quarter. EtherNasyonaL advised market participants to position themselves as the Dogecoin price eyes this parabolic rally to $1, which will mark a new all-time high (ATH) for the meme coin. In another X post, the crypto analyst again doubled down on his bullish forecast for the meme coin. He stated that the DOGE cycle 3 continues and is heading towards parabolic waves once again. EtherNasyonaL noted that in the first cycle, the Dogecoin price rose by 21,825%, while in the second cycle, the meme coin rose by 54,890%. He further remarked that DOGE is up 800% in this third cycle from its borrow to the December 2024 peak of around $0.48. The analyst added that Dogecoin has made massive jumps after every bottom in the past, suggesting that this time will not be different. EtherNasyonaL claimed that the chart suggests that the Dogecoin price may be on the verge of another major move. His accompanying chart showed that DOGE could rally above $1.5 on this next leg to the upside. ‘Conservative’ Target Of $11 For DOGE Crypto analyst Dima Potts predicted that the Dogecoin price could gain 37x from its start price this year of $0.31, reaching $11.71 by the end of the year. He described this as his conservative target, as he was avoiding projecting a 283x move, which will follow the pattern of the 83x and 183x gains the meme coin recorded in the first and second cycles, respectively. However, Dima Potts suggested that the Dogecoin price may be mirroring its historical price action. He revealed that DOGE is once again approaching the yellow resistance line, currently around $0.41 on the weekly timeframe. The analyst added that if the meme coin closes above this level, history suggests it could be on the verge of another massive rally, similar to the parabolic moves in past cycles. At the time of writing, the Dogecoin price is trading at around $0.25, up in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap.

Log in to today's North American session Market wrap for October 10th After an almost flawless run since June, equity markets finally met their match. Wall Street closed deep in the red as profit-taking and risk aversion swept the board. The Nasdaq plunged 3.5%, marking its sharpest daily decline in months, while the S&P 500 and Dow followed suit. The selloff didn’t spare cryptocurrencies, with Ethereum down roughly 8% since the session opened amid broad liquidation flows. The causes? After President Trump’s comments hinting at new tariffs, a mix of renewed US-China tensions reignited trade war fears. With the U.S. government shutdown extending, metals rallying to record highs, the US Dollar making a comeback, and many mentions of overstretched equity valuations, the Market saw a perfect setup to lock in profits. (A small parenthesis to announce that the BLS will publish the CPI data on the 24th of October, announcement made during the afternoon.) The red bars across the screens tell the story. Rough day for Equities – Source: TradingView Read More:Markets Weekly Outlook – Geopolitical peace and turmoil ; Third week of shutdownUS Stock Market outlook – S&P 500 breaks channel, Equities in the red to close the weekCanadian employment makes a comeback – USD/CAD reverses Yet, outside of markets, the world offered some respite: Maria Corina Machado, main opposition leader of the Maduro Venezuelan regime, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Peace is materializing in the Middle East, with the IDF beginning its withdrawal under the Trump peace plan, paving the way for the release of the Israeli hostages within the next 62 hours. Cross-Assets Daily Performance Cross-Asset Daily Performance, October 10, 2025 – Source: TradingView It's the second risk-off session in this week – Watch how it drags sentiment looking forward. Next week will be very interesting. A picture of today's performance for major currencies Currency Performance, October 10 – Source: OANDA Labs Today was largely the most volatile FX session we have seen in a while. Things had been calm before the Trump tweet relaunching the Trade War A typical day for Forex risk-off flows, the NZD and particularly the AUD which had enjoyed the past risk-on weeks, have got wrecked from the daily session. This helped the bleeding JPY for the second day and same for the CHF which also had struggled recently. A look at Economic data releasing through Sunday evening and Monday's sessions For all market-moving economic releases and events, see the MarketPulse Economic Calendar. Markets head into the weekend on alert — Sunday’s Chinese trade data (Sep) will be the key highlight, with exports expected to rebound around +6% YoY and imports seen at +1.5%. The figures will come alongside New Zealand’s Business PSI (Sep) and the start of the IMF Meetings, which could deliver additional market-moving commentary. Traders should also stay alert for geopolitical headlines — particularly Beijing’s reaction to recent US comments, as well as developments out of France and Japan that could add off-market volatility Monday’s open. Early next week features Fed and BoE speeches, the US Budget Statement, and RBA Meeting Minutes on Monday. Safe Trades! Follow Elior on Twitter/X for Additional Market News, interactions and Insights @EliorManier Opinions are the authors'; not necessarily that of OANDA Business Information & Services, Inc. or any of its affiliates, subsidiaries, officers or directors. The provided publication is for informational and educational purposes only. If you would like to reproduce or redistribute any of the content found on MarketPulse, an award winning forex, commodities and global indices analysis and news site service produced by OANDA Business Information & Services, Inc., please refer to the MarketPulse Terms of Use. Visit https://www.marketpulse.com/ to find out more about the beat of the global markets. © 2025 OANDA Business Information & Services Inc.

The cryptocurrency market, a landscape famed for its volatility and rapid innovation, operates on a rhythm dictated by the dominance of Bitcoin and the subsequent explosion of Altcoins. This pattern is proof that the market still moves to BTC’s beat, positioning it as the unseen conductor of this vast digital sector. How Bitcoin Dominance Peaks Before Altcoin Euphoria In an X post, Swissblock has mentioned that the Bitcoin and Altcoin cycle continues to indicate that the crypto market remains firmly anchored to BTC dominance. Despite the rise of narratives and market behavior, the market is now approaching the full BTC season zone, a phase where capital seeks safety and structure within BTC. However, this cycle has an interesting nuance that dominance isn’t surging higher as expected, but stabilizing, hinting at early signs of rotation readiness. BTC still leads the narrative, commanding attention and confidence, but the dominance curve appears to be plateauing. If BTC can maintain its stability while altcoin impulses broaden, the market could soon evolve from a BTC-led phase into a mixed regime, a stage where altcoin leadership will begin to re-emerge. Leading full-time crypto trader and investor, Daan Crypto Trades, has also recently offered a key technical perspective on the current state of the crypto market, Bitcoin Dominance, and its implications for a potential all-time high (ATH) breakout. According to Daan’s analysis, BTC has been steadily outperforming altcoins in recent weeks, a dynamic he views as healthy and necessary for the broader market. As BTC dominance rises, capital and attention consolidate around BTC, reinforcing confidence and creating the conditions needed for a convincing break toward ATH. The analyst noted that this phase of BTC strength could extend further, potentially pushing BTC dominance as high as 60% before altcoins begin to catch up again. He believes that this dominance rally may be a bounce within a larger downtrend on the BTC dominance chart. Despite the shift, Daan maintains a balanced approach, keeping a 50/50 split portfolio between BTC and ETH altcoin spot positions, a strategy he has held for some time. Why Bitcoin Strength Still Matters While Bitcoin dominance is trending up, Koroush AK, Founder of ZCTraders, highlighted that as long as BTC’s price maintains above the 0.382 Fibonacci retracement level around $119,400, altcoins won’t enter panic mode. In addition, the broader market will continue positioning for potential all-time high breakouts. However, BTC may experience a short-term pullback toward the midpoint at around $116,000. Thus, if BTC remains resilient above current support, an extension toward $125,000 could trigger a clean breakout to new highs, reaffirming bullish market structure. Koroush also addresses the psychology behind this kind of trading approach, that a disciplined trader must always prepare for two scenarios when trading.

Week in review – Equities flashing red, peace in the Middle East and key milestones in Metals It has been a tense week for global markets as the US government shutdown enters its second week. What had initially seemed like a non-event is now beginning to rattle investors. The growing uncertainty around the absence of economic data and a huge US Dollar rally has started to weigh on sentiment, breaking the market’s steady bullish rhythm since late September. Risk assets are blinking. Equities and cryptocurrencies are showing cracks after a relentless climb to new records since September 23. The Dow Jones reached a record 47,000 last Friday and has since rolled over and failed to reclaim those highs. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq followed during today’s action, retreating toward four-week lows as profit-taking intensified. Bitcoin, which had just set new all-time highs to $125,700 on Monday, also faced sharp outflows. The ongoing steep selloff is dragging the total crypto market cap back below $4 trillion. Cryptocurrency total Market cap – October 10, 2025 – Source: TradingView Some geopolitical tensions have added fuel to the volatility. This morning, President Trump reignited his long-standing trade feud with China, accusing President Xi Jinping of “manipulating global trade for unfair advantage.” His comments — delivered through a series of pointed remarks on Truth Social — sent an uneasy tone across markets. The much-anticipated meeting between the two leaders at the APEC summit in South Korea in November should see further delay. Meanwhile, metals continued to shine in the chaos. Silver extended its rally, surging another 4% and breaking above $50 for the first time on record. Gold broke $4,000, marking another milestone, but some waves of volatility are seen at the highs. Will the precious metal close above the milestone at the end of the week? Most Read: Silver On The Highest Price Since 1980. Is History About to Repeat Itself? But not all headlines were grim. For good geopolitical news, the Gaza war seems to be approaching its end with Israel and Hamas both agreeing to the Trump 20-point Plan. Israeli soldiers officially retracted behind the yellow line, which should lead to the return of all the hostages in the next 72 hours, with US forces starting to enter Gaza to begin the transition period. Let’s look at what’s coming up for next week. Weekly performance from different asset classes Weekly Asset Performance, October 10, 2025 – Source: TradingView The weekly performance is extremely volatile across all types of asset-classes but I want to point your attention to the immense risk-off flows that have started around 10:00 this morning. Ethereum yet again led the action by being the first one to move – Keep an eye on it for the time to come. Read More: US Stock Market outlook – S&P 500 breaks channel, Equities in the red to close the weekCanadian employment makes a comeback – USD/CAD reverses Let’s dive into next week’s action. Expect A LOT of volatility. The Week Ahead – Still no BLS data but key speeches expectedAsia Pacific Markets - Focus on China and Australia Asia-Pacific traders face a relatively busy week, dominated by Chinese trade and inflation figures, Australia’s employment data, and ongoing political strains in Japan. The week starts quietly on Sunday with New Zealand’s Business NZ PSI for September, before turning to China’s trade balance later in the evening. Exports and imports will be closely scrutinized to confirm that last month’s modest rebound in external demand is holding. Consensus looks for exports to rise 6% YoY and imports to climb 1.5%, suggesting steady but uneven momentum. The Reserve Bank of Australia’s Meeting Minutes will be released on Monday. The AUD has been holding strong against most majors and particularly against its neighbor, the NZD, with Chinese stimulus providing a better outlook for Australia. Asia traders will also look into Chinese inflation data on Tuesday to monitor whether the ongoing deflation (currently -2.3% y/y) will continue, which should prompt or stop further stimulus from the PBoC. Wednesday is the busiest session for AUD traders, with a comprehensive Australian labor market update due at 20:30 ET. Employment change is expected to rise by 17K after last month’s decline of -5.4K, taking the unemployment rate to 4.3%. Beyond the data, Japan remains in the spotlight following Sanae Takaichi's election as head of the LDP. While the Nikkei celebrated the appointment of the first woman in power in Japan, the yen weakened sharply amid mounting fiscal concerns and a coalition deadlock with Komeito. The coming week will be crucial to see whether progress is made on forming a government and whether the JPY continues to bleed. US, Europe and UK Markets - key speeches from Powell, Lagarde and Macklem Turning back to the Occident: Key data watchers center their attention on the UK labor data (Tuesday) and industrial production (Wednesday), both crucial for gauging whether the Bank of England’s projections are well priced. Cuts have been priced out for the BoE with still crippling inflation, particularly food inflation, which starts to hurt British citizens – Tough repercussions of Brexit. Meanwhile, Europe will see its EU Zone Inflation data on Friday, but all eyes are on the ECB President Lagarde’s speech on Thursday (12:00 ET), where she’s expected to address recent market turbulence and risks to growth. France is expected to announce a new government and Prime Minister soon, possibly restoring short-term confidence in the Euro after a rough week of political weakness. Across the Atlantic, the US calendar is stacked with high-profile speeches from Fed Chair Powell, Bowman, Waller, and Barr. U.S. retail Sales, PPI, and Jobless Claims are usually released but are still delayed because the BLS and Census Bureau are not open during the shutdown. Finally, BoC Governor Macklem joins the global central bank chorus on Thursday 13:30 after stressing trade and investment weakness in recent remarks. During that speech, markets might also look to learn more about the US-Canada trade deal developments. For all market-moving economic releases and events, see the MarketPulse Economic Calendar. (High-tier data only) Safe Trades and enjoy your weekend! Follow Elior on Twitter/X for additional Market News, Insights and Interactions @EliorManier Opinions are the authors'; not necessarily that of OANDA Business Information & Services, Inc. or any of its affiliates, subsidiaries, officers or directors. 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Boa tarde, traders. Para encerrar a semana, vamos olhar para além dos gráficos de preço e mergulhar nos "bastidores" do mercado, onde a verdadeira batalha pela oferta e demanda acontece. O relatório final de dados de entrega da bolsa de futuros COMEX para a prata, divulgado hoje, revela um movimento massivo e concentrado que confirma a tese de aperto ("squeeze") no mercado físico que temos discutido. Por Igor Pereira, Analista de Mercado Financeiro, ExpertFX School A análise desses dados mostra uma urgência extraordinária de um grande player para obter a posse do metal físico, um dos sinais mais otimistas que podemos encontrar. Decifrando o Relatório da COMEX: O que os Números Nos Dizem? O documento que analisamos é o relatório de "delivery notices" (avisos de entrega) para o contrato de prata de outubro. Ele nos mostra quem está entregando o metal físico (os "Issuers") e, mais importante, quem está exigindo o recebimento do metal (os "Stoppers"). Os números de hoje são impressionantes: Total a ser Entregue: Um total de 1.427 contratos foram marcados para entrega física. Considerando que cada contrato equivale a 5.000 onças, estamos falando de 7,13 milhões de onças de prata (aproximadamente 222 toneladas) trocando de mãos. Os Principais Vendedores: Os maiores vendedores do metal físico foram clientes do Wells Fargo (729 contratos) and JP Morgan (520 contratos). O Grande Comprador: Aqui está a grande história. Um único player, operando através do Citigroup, "parou" (exigiu a entrega) de 1.155 contratos. Isso equivale a 5,77 milhões de onças de prata (cerca de 180 toneladas) – ou seja, mais de 80% de todo o volume físico do dia foi para um único destino. Análise de Igor Pereira: O Físico Confirma o "Squeeze" no Papel Na minha visão, este é um sinal inequívoco de um aperto no mercado físico. A demanda por milhões de onças de prata para entrega imediata, dominada por um único e grande player, demonstra uma urgência em obter o metal real, não apenas uma exposição financeira a ele. Este evento no mercado físico é a confirmação da tese que levantamos no início da semana: Primeiro, vimos os sinais de estresse no mercado de papel, com a explosão na taxa de aluguel do ETF SLV e a falta de ações para vender a descoberto. Agora, vemos a causa raiz: uma demanda voraz pelo metal físico que está drenando os estoques disponíveis nos cofres da COMEX. Embora não saibamos a identidade do cliente final do Citi, a escala da operação sugere um player institucional de grande porte – um fundo soberano, um family office massivo ou uma instituição que perdeu a confiança no "papel-prata" e agora exige a posse do ativo real como seguro. Conclusão: As Placas Tectônicas do Mercado de Prata A semana termina com a confirmação de que a crise de oferta que discutimos não é uma teoria, mas uma realidade que se desenrola nos relatórios oficiais da bolsa. Enquanto os preços podem ser voláteis no curto prazo, a direção do fluxo do metal físico é clara e aponta para uma única direção. O relatório da COMEX de hoje é um instantâneo das placas tectônicas se movendo sob a superfície do mercado. A corrida pela prata física está em pleno andamento.

Crypto market analyst Javon Marks believes the Dogecoin price could be preparing for one of its biggest price jumps yet. He thinks this setup gives the coin a strong chance to rise much higher in the current bull market if the pattern continues to repeat as it has before. Marks explains that this pattern is not random but follows historical price data that has proven accurate over time. In his view, Dogecoin has built a reputation for repeating its market behavior during each major cycle. Every time the setup has formed, the price has responded by moving sharply higher. Javon Marks Highlights Dogecoin Price Consistent Fibonacci Pattern In his analysis, Marks points out that Dogecoin has a perfect record of reaching its main Fibonacci target in the last two market cycles. In both of those cycles, the coin reached the 1.618 Fibonacci level, giving it a 100% success rate in hitting that price target. He believes the same pattern is building again right now, which makes the chance of another significant move extremely high. According to his chart, if Dogecoin follows the same structure again, the price could rise about 800% from its current level. That would bring the coin to around $2.28, which matches the 1.618 Fibonacci level for this bull cycle. The pattern is once again forming in almost the same way it did before, which gives him confidence in the current setup. Based on this, he believes the coin could make a sharp move higher as the market continues to strengthen, just like it did in earlier bull runs. Projection Points To Potential 3,690% Rally Toward $9.8 After further analyzing Dogecoin’s price chart, Javon Marks also provides a much bigger projection. He explains that if Dogecoin performs as strongly as it did in the last cycle, the price could go far beyond the $2.28 level. In that case, the next primary target would be around $9.8, which would mean a 3,690% increase from its current price. Marks says this number is not random; it comes directly from comparing how much Dogecoin rose in earlier cycles to its current setup. In the past, the coin delivered massive percentage gains once it broke through its primary Fibonacci levels. According to Marks, the technical setup looks nearly identical to what the charts showed before Dogecoin’s previous massive rallies. If the coin once again delivers the kind of performance seen in the last bull run, the price could reach levels close to $9.8 or even higher. If his analysis is correct, Dogecoin’s strong pattern could once again lead it to a massive rally, possibly reaching the $9.8 mark he projects, which would represent one of the most significant price surges in this bull cycle.

For GBP/USD, the wave markup continues to indicate the formation of an upward wave structure, but over the past few weeks it has taken on a complex and ambiguous form. The pound has fallen too sharply recently, so the trend segment starting from August 1 now looks uncertain. The first thing that comes to mind is the complication of the assumed wave 4, which will take on a three-wave form, with each of its sub-waves also structured into three waves. In this case, a decline of the pair towards the 1.31 and 1.30 levels should be expected. However, there is a positive aspect – the wave structures of the euro and the pound have once again aligned. The European currency will likely also decline to form three convincing three-wave structures as part of wave 4. I currently see no other alternative scenarios with a clear structure. The news background has greatly hindered the realization of the most straightforward scenario, while in recent weeks the market has actively been selling the pair on rather questionable (for this) news. It should be remembered that at present much in the foreign exchange market depends on Donald Trump's policies. The market fears a softening of the Fed's policy due to pressure from the U.S. president, while Trump continually introduces new tariff packages, pointing to the continuation of the trade war. Consequently, the news background remains unfavorable for the dollar. The GBP/USD pair rose by 50 basis points on Friday, which to some extent justifies the market's trading over the past two weeks. This week, demand for the U.S. dollar grew steadily, despite there being only two significant events in the U.S. and none in the UK. What were these two significant events? The FOMC minutes. It should be recalled that these are released with a delay of about three weeks, meaning the information contained in them can by no means be considered current. A simple example – on September 17, the Fed had access to all the necessary data to make a rate decision. By October 1, the situation had changed, as the Nonfarm Payrolls report, unemployment rate, and consumer price index were not released on time due to the U.S. government "shutdown." Thus, on October 29 the Fed will have to make a decision based on a completely different fundamental backdrop. Therefore, the FOMC minutes (especially under the current circumstances) are of no importance. As for Jerome Powell's speech, he once again stated that economic data is the foundation for the FOMC Committee. Decisions will only be made based on statistics. From this perspective, even another round of monetary policy easing is not guaranteed. Perhaps markets interpreted these comments in a "hawkish" way, but it should be noted that Powell has long adhered to this approach. Therefore, his rhetoric has not changed. As a result, I can say that there were no significant reasons for the strengthening of the U.S. currency, which contradicts the wave markup. Nevertheless, what happened has happened. Now we have to work with an updated wave structure, which is objectively more complicated than the previous one, but still implies the pair's growth. General conclusions. The wave picture of the GBP/USD pair has changed. We continue to be dealing with an upward, impulsive trend segment, but its internal wave structure is becoming more complex. Wave 4 is taking on a complex three-wave form, with a structure much longer than wave 2. Since we are now observing the formation of another corrective three-wave structure, it may be completed in the near future. If this assumption is correct, the pair's upward movement within the global wave structure may resume with its initial targets. The higher-scale wave markup looks almost perfect, even though wave 4 has surpassed the peak of wave 1. However, let me remind you that perfect wave markups exist only in textbooks. In practice, everything is much more complicated. At this point, I see no grounds to consider alternative scenarios to the upward trend segment. The main principles of my analysis: Wave structures should be simple and clear. Complex structures are hard to trade and often bring changes.If there is no confidence in what is happening in the market, it is better to stay out of it.One can never have 100% certainty about the direction of movement. Always remember protective Stop Loss orders.Wave analysis can be combined with other types of analysis and trading strategies.The material has been provided by InstaForex Company - www.instaforex.com

New Bitcoin (BTC) price forecasts suggest that the leading cryptocurrency could cross $140,000 before the end of October. Based on historical data and advanced empirical modeling, a crypto analyst has confirmed that the probability of Bitcoin finishing the month above this key level appears increasingly likely. Bitcoin Price Set For Major October Rally According to a price prediction shared by crypto analyst and economist Timothy Peterson on X social media, Bitcoin’s trajectory in October appears promising. His AI-based bootstrapped simulation chart also suggests that half of the month’s gains may have already been realised. The empirical model, which draws on data from October 2015 to 2024, reveals a 50% probability that BTC could end the month above $140,000, representing a roughly 15% surge from current levels of around $121,000. Additionally, the model indicates a 43% probability that the Bitcoin price will finish below $136,000 within the same time frame. Peterson’s chart displays observed daily prices leading into October 2025 and a projected range extending into early November. The model’s mean prediction, represented by the dashed blue line, suggests a gradual climb from the $120,000 range toward the $140,000 mark. The 68% confidence interval remains comfortably positioned above $130,000 for much of the forecast period. The model also includes a 95% confidence interval, shown by the wider orange band, which highlights the full range of likely outcomes. It suggests that Bitcoin has only a slight chance, about 5%, of finishing October below $110,000 and above $170,000. Interestingly, Peterson noted in an earlier post that October has historically been one of Bitcoin’s strongest months. His analysis highlights that specific days within the month, including the 9th, 20th, and 28th, have been bullish 71% of the time, while the 29th has seen gains 78% of the time since 2015. This historical tendency of October surges lends additional weight to the analyst’s bullish Bitcoin price forecast, suggesting that recurring patterns could help propel the cryptocurrency to new all-time highs soon. Long-Term BTC Setup Supports Steady Growth Toward $200,000 In another report, Peterson presented a chart illustrating Bitcoin’s long-term price structure since 2022. While he clarified that he is not a proponent of traditional technical analysis, he emphasized his belief in repeating market cycle patterns. The chart depicts Bitcoin’s price movement within two parallel red trend lines, showing a consistent upward trajectory since the market bottom. Within this framework, several green upward segments indicate recurring phases of rapid price appreciation. According to this cyclical model, Bitcoin remains firmly within an established growth channel, projecting a potential rise toward $200,000 within the next 170 days. Peterson assigned this bullish scenario a “better than 50/50 chance,” suggesting that current market structure and historical recovery patterns support the case of continued Bitcoin price appreciation well into 2026.

Today, Friday, for the second day in a row, the GBP/JPY currency pair is under pressure from sellers, retreating from the July 2024 high reached earlier this week around the 205.30 level. The unexpected victory of Sanae Takaichi in last Saturday's leadership election of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) paved the way for her to become Japan's first female prime minister and fueled speculation about a more expansionary fiscal policy. This weakened expectations of an immediate rate hike by the Bank of Japan, creating significant pressure on the Japanese yen earlier in the week. At the same time, Takaichi emphasized that she does not intend to allow a sharp weakening of the yen. Combined with verbal warnings from Japan's Finance Minister Kato, who stressed the importance of exchange rate stability and promised close monitoring of volatility, this provides some support for the yen and eases pressure on GBP/JPY. Meanwhile, Takaichi's economic advisors, particularly Etsuro Honda and Takuji Aida, expressed the view that the new prime minister will likely approve another rate hike in December or January. Inflation in the country has remained at or above the Bank of Japan's 2% target for more than three years, while the economy continues to grow. This creates conditions for further monetary tightening and supports demand for the yen. In addition, a cautious market mood strengthens the yen's appeal as a safe-haven currency, adding further pressure on the GBP/JPY pair rate. At the same time, the downward potential of the pair is limited by expectations that the Bank of England will keep the interest rate at 4% until the end of the current year, given signs of accelerating inflation and strengthening economic activity. This could support the British pound and contribute to stabilization of the currency pair. From a technical perspective, despite the fact that prices rolled back by almost 50% after such a sharp rise, this does not mean that the pair is ready for a broad decline. Oscillators on the daily chart remain in positive territory and have moved away from the overbought zone. The 9-day EMA remains above the 14-day EMA, confirming a positive outlook. However, if prices fail to hold above the 202.00 level and fall to the 201.00 level, the situation will shift in favor of the bears. The table below shows the percentage change of the Japanese yen against major currencies today. The yen showed the greatest strength against the New Zealand dollar. The material has been provided by InstaForex Company - www.instaforex.com

According to Coinbase’s internal metrics shared by community figure Moonkie, XRP drew 32,000 searches on the exchange in the past 24 hours, making it the most searched token on the platform. Bitcoin trailed with 26,000 searches, BNB pulled 22,000, and Ethereum recorded 18,000. The spike in search activity comes amid rising debate about whether retail interest will turn into real buying pressure. Search Interest Surges Based on reports, search trends can sometimes foreshadow market moves. Traders and new investors often look up tokens before placing orders. Some observers tied the rush of queries to hopes for an XRP-focused spot ETF, with a final SEC decision originally expected later this month. The US government shutdown has been flagged as a factor that could delay the regulator’s timeline. Also, the SEC’s adoption of Generic Listing Standards has blurred strict deadlines, leaving approval windows more flexible than before. Strong Yearly Gains, Recent Pullback XRP has enjoyed a remarkable run over the past year. Price climbed from about $0.51 to $2.82, a jump that equals roughly 440% growth. Reports show XRP outpaced Bitcoin by 162% and beat Ethereum by 188% over that same period, numbers that have captured investor attention. Still, momentum has cooled a bit. XRP slipped below $3 and is trading at $2.81 now, down 5% across the last week and down 1.05% in the past 24 hours. Trading Volume Lags Volume figures underline mixed market signals. Market screens show XRP’s 24-hour volume fell to $4.50 billion. Of that, $180 million — about 3.90% — was recorded on Coinbase. On the exchange, XRP ranks as the fourth most traded asset, behind Solana, Ethereum, and Bitcoin, which posted $265 million, $578 million, and $716 million respectively. Coinbase’s reserve of XRP rose to 16 million tokens, marking a 3% increase when compared with the figure reported on October 6, 2025. Whales Are Selling Large holders are adding pressure. Based on Whale Flow data using a 30-day moving average, roughly $50 million worth of XRP leaves whale wallets every day. For this metric, whales are those holding more than 1,000 tokens. CryptoQuant charts have shown sustained net outflows since early 2024, which analysts say could keep the market biased toward selling even if ETF news turns out positive. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from TradingView

Gold, silver and copper prices are surging as global investors lose faith in the US dollar, driving a rush into hard assets, according to TD Securities. Gold burst through the $4,000 an ounce level this week, silver hit an all-time high, and copper surged toward $11,000 a tonne as investors fled risk and piled into hard assets. Behind the frenzy, says Daniel Ghali, Senior Commodity Strategist at TD Securities, is a breakdown in confidence in the greenback as a reliable store of value. “This is what markets look like when the world’s reserve currency is at least partly losing its store-of-value function,” Ghali said in an interview this week. “The denominator for all those asset prices — the dollar — is what’s actually declining in value.” Ghali argues that the erosion of trust in the dollar is the unifying factor behind soaring commodity prices, tight credit spreads and strong equity markets. “Real assets are well-positioned to capture what the US dollar has lost,” he said. Underowned becomes overbought With Goldman Sachs now forecasting gold at $4,900 by the end of 2026, the rally’s pace has left even seasoned analysts uneasy. Ghali says this move looks unlike previous waves, pointing out that China, traditionally the largest buyer, is absent from the rally. “The Shanghai premium is trading deeply negative,” he said. “The West is what’s driving this move.” TD Securities had earlier described gold as “overbought but underowned.” That has now changed. “For the first time this year, we can no longer argue that gold is underowned,” Ghali said. “There are clear signs of FOMO here.” Silver’s endgame The silver market’s breakneck rally may be reaching the end of its bull run. Ghali describes the current phase as the “end stage of the silver squeeze,” with London inventories running critically low. While tight supply is bullish, he warns of a reversal triggered by high prices pulling metal back into the market. “There’s a tidal wave of metal making its way to London,” he said“That will persist for as long as silver stays at these levels.” He added that the rally is now driven less by fundamentals than by liquidity distortion. “Prices have become so dislocated that they can now correct themselves.” Copper’s smelter pain and wartime economics Copper’s climb towards $11,000 a tonne has sparked debate about how much of the move is driven by genuine supply disruption versus macro speculation. Ghali argues it’s both, warning that structural shifts are changing how this market functions. “The West is inching toward a wartime economy,” he said. “Countries [in the West] are stockpiling, draining global inventory pools.” But Ghali says this time the supply picture is different. “Chinese smelters have relied heavily on byproducts like sulfuric acid and precious metals for revenue,” he explained. “Now, as treatment charges fall and sulfuric acid prices drop, that model is breaking down.” The result? For the first time in years, Chinese smelter curtailments are actually viable. Fed credibility and dollar’s decline As investors brace for another Federal Reserve rate decision amid a lingering US government shutdown, Ghali says the central bank’s credibility – not the rate itself – is what matters most. “The Fed is walking a tightrope by cutting rates when some could argue it’s not necessary,” he said. “That can be detrimental to credibility — and that’s tied directly to the dollar’s loss of its store-of-value function.” With markets betting on easing and the political backdrop worsening, Ghali’s warning is blunt: real assets may keep outperforming as long as trust in the dollar continues to fade. Watch the full interview:

Silver Breaks $50 Barrier: Spot silver surged to $50.02 per ounce, its highest level since 1980, marking a 70% year-to-date gain — outperforming gold’s 51% rise.Severe Physical Shortage in London: Borrowing costs for silver hit a record 35% annualized rate, signaling tight supply as much of the metal remains locked in ETFs, limiting market liquidity.Macro Drivers & Fed Watch: Investor demand for safe-haven assets grows amid U.S. budget gridlock, stock market risks, and Fed independence concerns. Silver prices are soaring, breaking above the key $50 per ounce level and reaching their highest point since 1980. On Friday, spot silver touched $50.02, briefly spiking above $51 during intraday trading — a 3.7% daily gain. Although a moderate correction followed, the overall trend remains strongly bullish. Since the start of the year, silver has surged over 70%, making it one of the top-performing commodities. By comparison, gold has gained 51% over the same period. Flight to Safe Havens Fuels the RallyThe rally in silver prices reflects a broader move toward safe-haven assets. Prolonged budget gridlock in the U.S., concerns about an overheated stock market, and growing doubts about the Federal Reserve’s independence are prompting investors to shift capital into tangible, inflation-resistant assets. Silver, Daily Timeframe, source: TradingView Alongside gold, silver is viewed as a classic hedge during times of political and economic uncertainty. However, its lower liquidity and smaller market size make its price movements more volatile than gold’s. Supply Crunch in London Sparks Market TensionsOne of the key catalysts behind the current rally is the deepening shortage of physical silver in London, one of the world’s main storage and trading hubs. The cost of borrowing silver in the London market has skyrocketed to an annualized rate of 35%, signaling severe tightness in physical supply. While demand for physical silver continues to rise, much of the available stock remains locked up as collateral for ETFs, unavailable for active trading. This limits market liquidity and intensifies upward price pressure. Price Gap Between London and New York WidensAnother troubling signal for traders is the growing spread between spot silver prices in London and futures contracts in New York. The gap has now exceeded $2.50, with futures trading at a discount. Spread between spot and futures price of Silver, source: TradingView This disparity could encourage physical shipments of silver from the U.S. to the U.K. — an arbitrage move that raises logistics costs and further tightens supply. Echoes of 1980 — Will the Past Return?The current situation evokes memories of the 1980 silver saga, when the Hunt brothers attempted to corner the global silver market. At that time, prices reached an all-time high of $52.50 per ounce, followed by a dramatic crash that ended a speculative bubble. While today’s fundamentals are markedly different — driven by investment demand, geopolitical tensions, and supply constraints — the historical parallel serves as a cautionary reminder against investor euphoria. Silver, Monthly Timeframe, source: TradingView Inflation in Focus — CPI Data Could Steer the MarketNext week, investors will closely watch the U.S. CPI inflation report. Despite the ongoing government shutdown, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) confirmed that the release will proceed as scheduled. These data could play a crucial role in shaping expectations for Federal Reserve policy, potentially influencing the U.S. dollar’s direction — and, in turn, the precious metals market, particularly silver and gold. Opinions are the authors'; not necessarily that of OANDA Business Information & Services, Inc. or any of its affiliates, subsidiaries, officers or directors. The provided publication is for informational and educational purposes only. If you would like to reproduce or redistribute any of the content found on MarketPulse, an award winning forex, commodities and global indices analysis and news site service produced by OANDA Business Information & Services, Inc., please refer to the MarketPulse Terms of Use. Visit https://www.marketpulse.com/ to find out more about the beat of the global markets. © 2025 OANDA Business Information & Services Inc.

Nova Minerals (NASDAQ, ASX: NVA) soared after the company announced it has secured a land use permit for its proposed antimony refinery in Alaska, placing it another step closer to becoming a key supplier of the critical mineral in the US. According to a press release issued on Friday, the permit covers 42.81 acres of commercial industrial zoned land near Port MacKenzie (Port Mac), an industrial hub designed as a bulk commodity export facility for industries like mining, and the only port in the state with over 9,000 acres dedicated to commercial and industrial development and growth. The land use permit, the Australia-based company said, would allow it to establish downstream antimony processing and refining operations in Alaska’s Mat-Su Borough, an area with ready infrastructure for rapid development. The refinery site at Port Mac is strategically aligned with the fast-progressing West Susitna Access Road and other regional development projects currently underway, it added. With the permit secured, the company said it is now actively negotiating with the US government on additional funding to build the facility. Earlier this month, Nova Minerals was awarded $43.4 million by the US Department of War to support this project. “With the land use permit secured and the Department of War award, we are rapidly advancing our vision to become the leading US miner and producer of refined antimony products — strategic, secure, and proudly made in the USA,” Nova CEO Christopher Gerteisen stated. “We are fast-tracking Phase 1 production of military-spec antimony, targeting delivery of our first product to the Department of War within 24 months, underscoring our commitment to supporting critical national defense needs.” Nova Minerals’ US-listed shares jumped by more than 10% to an all-time high of $24.86 on the announcement, taking its market capitalization to about $174 million. Alaska antimony resource The proposed refinery represents the next phase of Nova’s strategy of onshoring US antimony production by building a fully integrated, mine-to-processing production hub in Alaska. Its Port Mac facility is expected to produce a full range of antimony products, including antimony trisulfide, antimony trioxide and antimony metal, used by both the US military and industrial applications. Anchoring this strategy is the company’s district-scale, 10-million-oz. Estelle gold project. Historically, antimony mining in Alaska has been associated with its large gold deposits. The Estelle project is located within the Tintina gold belt known to host significant antimony deposits in the past and was once a supply of the mineral to the North American market. Nova’s team has so far identified four large, near-surface gold deposits on the 514 km² property, and only recently discovered antimony coincident with the gold in surface sampling on numerous prospects, elevating the project’s status as a critical mineral play that aligns with the Trump administration’s strategy. While no resource has yet been established for antimony, the company has said it plans to publish a resource estimate for the critical mineral some time this year.

The weekly close turns more cautious after a strong run for tech and growth stocks. Some technical concerns had risen on Tuesday after a huge risk-off/profit-taking session that wasn't explained by any particular fundamental change. Both the S&P 500 (6,764) and Nasdaq (25,195) printed fresh record highs over the past 24 hours, capping a stellar stretch for the sector — though the Dow Jones, still below last Friday’s 47,000 peak, hasn’t quite kept pace. As explained in our previous session analysis, this divergence has started to drag sentiment. The rest will be to see how far it influences overall stock performance. Read More: US stocks sector divergence raises red flags Daily Chart Outlook for US Equities – October 10, 2025 – Source: TradingView In a strong correction session, indices are retracing toward the highs reached in late September, as traders show hesitancy from the “everything rally” stretch. Despite the ongoing U.S. government shutdown, markets had largely shrugged off political noise — until today. With Gold surging past $4,000 and the U.S. Dollar rebounding sharply over the past week, capital rotation is starting to weigh on risk assets. US Equity heatmap – October 10, 2025 – Source: TradingView Heavyweights like Amazon, AMD, Nvidia and Meta are down roughly 3% on the day, dragging sentiment across the broader tech complex. Still, the Nasdaq remains relatively resilient compared to its peers, holding key right around its September 23 pivot even amid the unwind – So the flows aren't just about massice undoing of the yearly trades (even metals are performing well, Silver is back above $50!!). Let’s take a look at the charts for the Dow Jones, Nasdaq, and S&P 500 to assess how deep this pullback could go. Read More: Canadian employment makes a comeback – USD/CAD reversesHow investors and traders can gauge the US labor market amid the BLS shutdownUS Index analysis and levels: Dow Jones, Nasdaq and S&P 500Dow Jones 8H Chart Dow Jones 8H Chart, October 10, 2025 – Source: TradingView Technicals for the Dow are not looking optimal for bulls. A multi-day rejection of the past week records has led to a bearish corrective sequence, leading to the strong move below the 8H 50-period MA. This follows a break from its steep upward channel that had begun in August – Steep channels tend to break and prices are still far from bearish, but higher timeframe momentum is stalling. Now trading right at its Key pivot (45,650 to 45,750), buyers will have to defend the level to avoid a more bearish-looking price action. Dow Jones technical levels of interest Resistance Levels Current All-time high 47,105ATH Resistance Zone 47,000 to 47,160 (+/- 150 pts) post-FOMC highs and MA 50 46,400Support Levels August ATH Immediate Pivot 45,650 to 45,75045,767 Session lows at August 22 highs (immediate test)45,000 psychological level44,400 to 44,500 Main SupportNasdaq 8H Chart Nasdaq 8H Chart, October 6, 2025 – Source: TradingView Nasdaq rejected the 25,200 to 25,300 Fibonacci-Extension with precision, dragged down from the overall bearish performance in the Dow. Now at the lows of its steep ascending channel, reactions will be key. Prices have moved below the intraday Momentum pivot and MA 50 (24,750) which may hurt the technical outlook further. Now at a Support, coinciding with the lower bound of its upward channel, buyers will have to defend the price action. Failing to do so may lead to revisiting the 24,000 August levels. Nasdaq technical levels of interest Resistance Levels current ATH 25,2241.618 Fib-Extension resistance between 25,200 and 25,300Psychological Resistance around 25,000Momentum Pivot and 8H MA 50 24,750Support Levels Support at the lows of the channel 24,400 (immediate Support)August 12 ATH zone turning support (23,950 to 24,020)23,000 Key SupportEarly 2025 ATH at 22,000 to 22,229 SupportS&P 500 8H Chart S&P 500 8H Chart, October 10, 2025 – Source: TradingView The RSI is getting closed to oversold, but some worrying signs are showing for the 500-best US equities. Price action has held a steep upward channel since May 2025 (post-Liberation Day rebound) but this channel just broke to the lower side. Only the September NFP brought the index below, but shortly followed with an upward correction. With short-timeframe momentum prompting stalling price action, the correction is stalling, but monitor reactions to the 6,600 Support which approaches fast. Failure from bulls to hold the support prompts a larger correction in the S&P 500. S&P 500 Trading Levels: Resistance Levels 6,774 (current All Time-Highs)Key current Resistance 6,745 to 6,760Key Pivot Zone 6,670 to 6,700potential resistance (1.618 fib - 6,790 to 6,800)Support Levels 6,570 to 6,600 Key Support6,490 to 6,512 Previous ATH now Support (MA 200 Confluence)6,400 Main Support6,210 to 6,235 Main Support (August NFP Lows) Safe Trades! Follow Elior on Twitter/X for Additional Market News, interactions and Insights @EliorManier Opinions are the authors'; not necessarily that of OANDA Business Information & Services, Inc. or any of its affiliates, subsidiaries, officers or directors. The provided publication is for informational and educational purposes only. 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Crypto commentator Zach Rector argues that XRP’s months-long malaise is nearing a turning point, contending that selling pressure has largely run its course and that a fresh wave of institutional demand is lining up on the other side of the ledger. “XRP sellers are exhausted,” Rector said in a video analysis published late on October 9, adding that “the downside action and the consolidation that we’ve seen over the past few months is coming to an end and the suits are now getting ready to sell it with slideshow presentations.” Reasons To Be Bullish On XRP Rector’s central thesis is that structurally constrained float and prospective exchange-traded products could catalyze a supply squeeze. He framed the timeline around a US government shutdown, asserting that approval activity would not resume until after a reopening: “ETFs are set to go live for XRP as soon as the government shutdown ends. No, I am not anticipating the SEC to approve the ETFs while the government is shut down.” He characterized the post-shutdown period as a potential “tidal wave of XRP, crypto, and other related ETFs,” while acknowledging that the precise sequencing depends on regulators returning to normal operations. Pointing to what he sees as a template in other assets, Rector highlighted a recent trading episode he attributed to BlackRock’s Ethereum ETF. In his telling, “Jane Street… spark[ed] a massive momentum ignition selloff just in time for BlackRock’s ETF to buy the most Ether in 2 months,” with $437 million of inflows arriving on a day of heavy price weakness. “While they’re hitting the sell button, panicking… the investors at BlackRock are saying, ‘Thank you very much,’” he said. He extrapolated from this to XRP, claiming “the suits have the champagne on ice cuz they know that they’re about to go break records with the XRP ETFs.” Beyond the ETFs, Rector emphasized on-chain and DeFi dynamics that he believes reduce liquid supply. He cited activity around Flare’s FXRP mechanism, describing wallet flows and escrowed balances as visible on public ledgers: “So far, Flare has already locked up almost $60 million worth of XRP. That’s equivalent to about 20 million XRP.” Rector broadened his supply-tightening thesis to digital asset treasury (DAT) companies, asserting they had “already actually acquired 10% of the overall Ethereum supply” and were now “coming for XRP.” XRP Momentum Builds He also alluded to tokenization and payments initiatives he associates with Ripple and the XRP Ledger, asserting that “they really are going to tokenize on the XRP Ledger” and bring “flows of liquidity that are valued in the trillions of dollars” onto the network. As evidence of institutional momentum, he pointed to European and Middle Eastern developments. Citing a post from VanEck’s Matthew Sigel, he said “Luxembourg becomes the first EU sovereign wealth fund to buy Bitcoin with a 1% position via ETF,” and noted recent meetings between Ripple executives and Luxembourg’s finance minister. He also referenced Ripple’s expansion in the Middle East, including Bahrain, as reinforcing an institutional pipeline. On market structure, Rector said the recent intraday push lower found support above a level he is monitoring. “I zoomed out… to when we last back tested $2.70 just to show you… support,” he said, noting a visit to “about 2.77… people are front running that $2.70 level… we’re up to $2.81.” For investors worried that a peak is already in, he pushed back: “Was that the end of the XRP bull run? Did I just miss the top at 3.66? Absolutely not… imagine thinking that now’s the time to sell when Wall Street’s about to start selling it for you.” Rector’s explicit forward targets were sweeping. He said newcomers could “still… triple it up at least by next year,” and that a “10x” remained plausible under his “$20 to $30 base case,” characterizing “double-digit XRP” as “easily done.” Throughout, he tied the outlook to a cluster of catalysts—“ETFs, digital asset treasury companies, and institutional adoption”—and to what he regards as a steady constriction of tradable float via DeFi lockups. “That’s what leads to a supply shock,” he said. “This party’s just getting started.” At press time, XRP traded at $2.815.

EUR/USD is trading around 1.1564, below the 7/8 Murray level and below the 21SMA. The euro suffered a strong technical correction below 1.1650 and is likely to continue falling in the coming days, reaching the 6/8 Murray level around 1.1474. An important fact to keep in mind is that the euro has left a gap around 1.1730 and is likely to reach this area in the coming days. We could also expect a breakout of the downtrend channel, so we should be vigilant in planning long position opportunities. The Eagle indicator is showing oversold levels on the H4 chart, so it is likely that the euro will rebound above 1.1530 or above the psychological level of 1.1500 in the coming days. A price consolidation above the 7/8 Murray level and above the 21 SMA will be seen as an opportunity to enter long positions. In this scenario, this would signal a recovery in the EUR/USD pair, which in turn is expected to reach the 8/8 Murray level at 1.1718 and even +1/8 Murray level at 1.1840. The material has been provided by InstaForex Company - www.instaforex.com

Bitcoin is trading around 121,315, below the 7/8 Murray and above the 200 EMA, with a technical correction after reaching the top of the downtrend channel formed since early October. Bitcoin could experience a technical rebound in the coming hours if it reaches 118,750 (6/8). Above this level, we could expect it to reach the 21 SMA around 122,080 and could even reach the top of the downtrend channel around 122,500. If Bitcoin reaches the 122,600 level, it could be seen as an opportunity to resume selling. If this scenario occurs, it would mean that the price continues to move within the downtrend channel, and we could expect it to reach the 6/8 Murray around 118,750 and the 200 EMA around 116,979 in the short term. If Bitcoin breaks and consolidates above $123,000, we could expect a further bullish sequence, potentially reaching the 8/8 Murray level around $125,000. Even if bullish strength prevails, the price could reach the +1/8 Murray level around $128,126. The eagle indicator is showing a negative signal, so we expect Bitcoin to consolidate below $122,000 in the coming hours. The material has been provided by InstaForex Company - www.instaforex.com

Right now, Bitcoin (BTC) is trading slightly lower than its ATH of $126,080 at , however, a forecast suggests that it is far from being overheated. According to the Mayer Multiple, an on-chain metric that compares BTC’s price to its 200-week moving average, the current reading is just 1.16, which is well below the 2.4 level that typically signals market tops. Crypto Quant analyst Frank, explained, “Bitcoin is at all-time highs and the Mayer Multiple is ice cold.” The move has caused Hargreaves Lansdowne, UK’s largest retail investment platform to put out a statement, stating, “The HL Investment view is that bitcoin is not an asset class, and we do not think cryptocurrency has characteristics that mean it should be included in portfolios for growth or income and shouldn’t be relied upon to help clients meet their financial goals.” “Performance assumptions are not possible to analyze for crypto, and unlike other alternative asset classes it has no intrinsic value,” the firm further added. While BTC is trading slightly below its ATH, critics have pointed out its volatility. Particularly the 2022 “crypto winter” which wiped out $2 trillion in market value. Hargreaves Lansdowne concluded saying, “While longer-term returns of bitcoin have been positive, bitcoin has experienced several periods of extreme losses and is a highly volatile investment — much riskier than stocks or bonds.” It however acknowledged that some clients may want to speculate. It plans to offer crypto ETNs to “appropriate clients” starting in early 2026. EXPLORE: 9+ Best Memecoin to Buy in 2025 Key Takeaways Bitcoin’s Mayer Multiple suggests it’s far from overheated, with upside potential to $180K Hargreaves Lansdowne has stated that BTC is not an asset class as it has no intrinsic value Tight Bollinger Bands and mixed analyst views hint at major BTC volatility ahead The post Bitcoin Holds Firm At 121K With Mayer Multiple Indicator Forecasting $180k Potential appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

Gold is trading around 3,985, rebounding after a strong technical correction of more than $100 in less than 24 hours from 4,050 to 3,947. After the initial strong technical correction that occurred yesterday during the American session, gold is rebounding and is now consolidating below the psychological level of $4,000. During the European session, gold attempted to consolidate above $4,000 but failed. We are now seeing a technical correction, so the bearish cycle is likely to resume. We could expect the instrument to reach +1/8 Murray around $3,906 in the coming days. The Eagle indicator is showing a positive signal for the coming hours. Therefore, if the price consolidates above 3,950, any technical rebound will be seen as a buying opportunity, with targets at $4,000. If the gold price consolidates above the 21 SMA, we could expect the metal to reach its all-time high. Gold could even reach +2/8 Murray around $4,062. Given that gold is overbought on the daily chart, our outlook will remain bearish. Therefore, as long as the price trades below $4,050 or below $4,000, we could look for short-term sell targets around the 200 EMA at $3,739. The material has been provided by InstaForex Company - www.instaforex.com