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I know, I know, you are probably tired of hearing about AI since it is everywhere and now even taking over trading. But this one is actually interesting. Jay Azhang, a New York–based engineer, founded an AI research lab dedicated to the markets called Alpha Arena. It is basically the ultimate test to see how smart these billion-dollar AI models really are. Claude Sonnet, DeepSeek, ChatGPT, Gemini, Grok, and Qwen are all participants, and each model gets $10,000 of real capital on Hyperliquid with one goal, make as much money as possible through perpetuals trading. DISCOVER: 9+ Best Memecoin to Buy in 2025 Unsurprisingly, Deepseek Is Winning The Nof1.ai platform is tracking every open position from these chatbots in real time, and surprisingly, or maybe not, DeepSeek is leading the pack. Both Grok and DeepSeek went all in on long positions, and when the market rallied over the last 24 hours, it pushed them straight to the top. DeepSeek is getting close to $14,000, marking a 40% profit in just two days, which is quietly impressive. Maybe I would “trust” my funds with DeepSeek, not Gemini which is down 35% and clearly panicking. Gemini started the event as the bearish one, shorting everything, but it has now flipped and gone all-in on long positions. GPT-5 is starting to do the same, learning from Gemini the hard way that the crypto market might actually be the future. Grok is performing really well too. According to Jay, the contest founder, “it has better contextual awareness of market microstructure,” and the results prove it, as Grok has made profits in 100% of the last five rounds, including the testing phase, showing impressive consistency. Claude currently has the fewest open positions, and just like the app, it trades in a calm and steady way. Qwen, on the other hand, seems to be giving up according to Azhang, with only one open position left. So, Who To Trust My Money With? Well, no clear winner yet, but this whole experiment gives a glimpse of what the future of trading might look like. The contest will run for a few more weeks, and it will be interesting to see which AI stays consistent and actually keeps winning. The event is already turning into a big deal, even catching the attention of CZ from Binance. He commented, “There will probably be a lot of people researching AI for trading after this,” and he expects trading volumes to rise because of it. As for me, I’ll stick to trusting myself with my own money for now. DISCOVER: Best Meme Coin ICOs to Invest in 2025 Join The 99Bitcoins News Discord Here For The Latest Market Updates Key Takeaways DeepSeek is leading the Alpha Arena AI trading challenge with a 40% profit, showing real skill in crypto market prediction. . The experiment is turning heads, even drawing comments from CZ Binance, hinting at a future where AI dominates trading. The post 6 AI Models Trading $10K Each: Deepseek Winning, Gemini Liquidated? Alpha Arena appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

Crypto analyst Cantonese Cat has drawn attention to the current Dogecoin price action, making comparisons with the 36,000% rally recorded in the last cycle. Meanwhile, crypto analyst Ghost has also provided a bullish outlook for the meme coin, predicting it could still rally to $1. How The Current Dogecoin Price Action Differs From Last Cycle In an X post, Cantonese Cat highlighted some differences between the current Dogecoin price action and that from the last cycle, when it recorded a 36,000% rally. The analyst noted that the last cycle was an anomaly because DOGE punched through the ‘Superlchi’ cloud without ever back-testing it that cycle and just went on its massive run. Cantonese Cat then went on to mention that the Dogecoin price has punched through this Superlchi cloud in this cycle and claimed it from resistance to support. However, unlike in the previous cycle, DOGE has back-tested this level for more than half a year and has established it as good support. The analyst revealed that the most recent back-test happened this month, with a huge wick showing demand. Cantonese Cat explained that this is more consistent with what generally happens during a bull market and asserted that DOGE still has its bullish market structure. The analyst’s accompanying chart showed that $0.18 is the key level that DOGE needs to stay above to maintain this structure. Crypto analyst Ghost also indicated that the bull market structure was still intact for the Dogecoin price. This came as the analyst highlighted a ‘Parabolic Arc,’ which they noted is still intact and predicted that the target for DOGE in this cycle is the psychological $1 level. A Rebound For DOGE May Be On The Horizon Crypto analyst Ali Martinez stated that the Dogecoin price wants to rebound and that the key targets are $0.29, $0.45, and $0.86. This follows DOGE’s recent crash below the $0.2 level amid the broader crypto market decline. This has occurred due to rising trade tensions between the U.S. and China with the Trump tariffs. Meanwhile, crypto analyst Trader Tardigrade stated that a double bottom is on the way for the Dogecoin price. He added that a catalyst is needed to ignite this next move up for DOGE. A potential catalyst could be the imminent rate cut, with the Fed expected to lower rates at next week’s FOMC meeting. Trump is also set to meet China’s President Xi Jinping, which could ease trade tensions and potentially lead to a trade deal between the two countries. At the time of writing, the Dogecoin price is trading at around $0.2, up over 5% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap.

It has been a rough year for Helium crypto. Much was expected after the explosion late last year. For a brief moment, HNT USDT spiked to nearly $10 before collapsing. Since then, bears have had the upper hand despite the team’s efforts to prop up prices and improve sentiment. Falling crypto prices, especially some of the best coins to buy, like Solana and Cardano, have not helped. The good news is that this could all change in Q4 2025. On Coingecko, there are hints of strength. On the last day of trading, HNT crypto rose +3%, reducing losses. Over the past month, HNT USDT has remained in red, dropping -23%. Meanwhile, sellers have been pushing hard over the last year, explaining the near -70% contraction. (Source: Coingecko) DISCOVER: 9+ Best High-Risk, High-Reward Crypto to Buy in 2025 What is Helium Crypto? Is It The Next 1000X Token? Overall, Helium crypto traders are upbeat, finding confidence in the project’s vision and mission. Eventually, Helium developers believe their network will be the preferred rail for users who prefer cheap communication and superior benefits. If the future of IoT, HNT diamond holders say, then buying Helium crypto now could be a 1000X opportunity in the next few years. It is easy to see why: While the Helium network is a decentralized layer designed for IoT devices, the platform also automatically connects nodes to enable smooth communication and data sharing across users. On Coingecko, the DePIN sector, of which Helium forms a core part of, already commands nearly $16Bn in market cap, up 4.7% in 24 hours. While Bittensor TAO crypto leads, Helium is in the top 15, commanding a market cap of over $365M. (Source: Coingecko) Helium could post a strong close to the year, shaking off the weakness of late Q3 2025. In early August, they halved their HNT emissions from 15M to 7.5M, reducing inflation and rewarding diamond hands. Crucially, during the third halving event, Helium phased out sub-network tokens, opting for simpler economics and unifying IoT and mobile rewards. They were building on strong growth posted in Q2 2025 when they offloaded over 2,700 TB of mobile data and integrated with major carriers in the United States, including T-Mobile. It is likely that Helium’s coverage, especially in the United States, will grow after it transitions to low-cost light Hotspots, that is, nodes, replacing older hardware. The lower barriers will open the doors for new deployers, effectively increasing the number of Helium node operators. DISCOVER: Best Meme Coin ICOs to Invest in 2025 Big Money Holding HNT Crypto? Helium Buying From Spot Markets Those who run nodes are set up for big gains now that Helium plans to buy HNT directly from the open market. In a post on X, Helium said it now plans to buy HNT tokens directly from the open markets based on its subscriber revenue. As with any other direct buys from the market, HNT prices ticked higher, as more tokens will be bought as revenue increases. HNT USDT found a floor at around $1.77, and a build-up from yesterday’s gains could see HNT USDT gradually reverse losses from early this month, climbing above $3 by the end of the year. Market Cap 24h 7d 30d 1y All Time In addition to direct buys, Helium plans to set up a community-governed DAT that will proactively buy HNT from the market and via OTCs. The DAT will convert network yields, that is, data credits and mobile subscribers, into HNT per-share growth. More yields will also be generated from staking and liquidity provision on Solana. DISCOVER: 9+ Best High-Risk, High-Reward Crypto to Buy in 2025 Helium Crypto: Buy HNT From Market, HNT USDT to 10X? HNT crypto has been selling off in 2025 HNT USDT finds support at $1.77 Will HNT USDT rally 10X to over $10? Helium crypto to buy HNT and set up DAT The post Helium Crypto To Buy HNT Direct From Open Market: HNT USDT To 10X By December 2025? appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

Dogecoin is once again in the spotlight after analyst ETHERNASYONAL shared a new post on X about the coin’s next move. In his post, he shows that Dogecoin is now in its 3rd market cycle, and the pattern looks a lot like what happened before the last two big rallies. He says Dogecoin is moving in the same rhythm as before, showing signs that it could be getting ready for another substantial rise. But this time, he points out one big difference, the timing. According to him, history doesn’t really repeat itself; it just continues in rhythm. The setup looks the same, but the next move might happen at a different pace. Analysts are now watching closely to see if this familiar pattern will lead to another big explosion in price. His chart shows Dogecoin slowly building strength again, much like it did before its earlier breakouts. ETHERNASYONAL Spots Familiar Pattern In Dogecoin’s 3rd Cycle In his post on X, ETHERNASYONAL shared a chart that shows Dogecoin entering what he calls its 3rd cycle. The chart compares the current market setup with the 1st and 2nd cycles, both of which ended in upward moves. The same kind of shape is forming again, a slow and steady climb that could lead to another sharp breakout. He explains that Dogecoin’s behavior does not copy the past in exact detail. Instead, it keeps the same rhythm. Each time the pattern builds, the market seems to prepare for a new run. The chart shows how in both past cycles, Dogecoin spent months moving in a tight range before a big surge started. The same look is now forming again. ETHERNASYONAL says this shows that Dogecoin is following a cyclical path. The rhythm stays the same, even if each cycle has its own pace The Only Difference Now Is Timing, Says Analyst While the setup looks almost the same as before, ETHERNASYONAL says that this time, the timing will be different. In his words, “History doesn’t repeat itself. It just continues its rhythm. This time, the difference will be timing.” He explains that the market may not move as fast as it did in past cycles, but it is still preparing for something big. His post on X says Dogecoin is preparing the 3rd cycle, meaning Dogecoin’s next phase is forming step by step. Traders should watch for when the market starts to show stronger signs of a breakout. According to him, the main thing to focus on now is not the chart’s shape, which already looks bullish — but how long this setup will take to play out. ETHERNASYONAL believes that timing is now the key factor that will decide how big Dogecoin’s next rally becomes. The same rhythm is there, and the structure remains strong. What changes now is when the move will happen.

A US investor says he lost $3 million in XRP after hackers emptied his wallet, and blockchain tracking suggests the funds moved fast through shadowy over-the-counter networks tied to Southeast Asia. Funds Traced To OTC Networks According to blockchain sleuth ZachXBT, the stolen coins were first pooled into a single Tron address and then pushed through OTC services linked to an illicit marketplace known as Huione Guarantee. Reports have disclosed that Huione Guarantee is tied to a range of criminal activity, and that once funds enter those channels they are very hard to recover. The trace provides a clear record of movement on public ledgers, but it does not guarantee that law enforcement can follow the money to its final holders. Victim Says He Followed Best Practices Brandon LaRoque, the investor at the center of the case, told viewers that he had built his position over eight years and held about 1.2 million XRP. He posted a video this week explaining the loss, which has drawn wide attention online. “I thought I did all the things right,” he said, after describing how his Ellipal device turned out to be connected to the internet. The device maker, Ellipal, acknowledged that the seed phrase was imported into an app and said it was doing everything possible to help. Based on reports, the company suggested the theft followed a misuse of the seed rather than a flaw in a strictly offline product. A Human Cost LaRoque said he and his wife retired about a year ago and were planning to buy a house in Las Vegas. Now they say they may need to return to work. The loss is a stark example of how long-term small investors can be swept away by a single security lapse. The emotional impact is real. Many viewers on social platforms have offered help, but experts warn that public attention does not equal recovery. Experts Urge Caution On Recovery Firms According to ZachXBT, victims who want to pursue recovery must move quickly and seek competent private investigators, while avoiding predatory firms that promise guaranteed returns. Tracing on the blockchain can show where funds went next, and it can expose links to mixing services or OTC desks, but converting that trace into arrests or asset returns is complex. In the US, access to specialized crypto law enforcement is limited, which reduces the odds of successful recovery in many cross-border theft cases. Institutional Activity Rises As Retail Losses Persist Meanwhile, XRP has seen notable activity in regulated markets. Reports show more than 476,000 XRP futures contracts traded since May 2025, totaling $23.7 billion. Open interest has reached $1.4 billion, and the number of large institutional investors hit a record of 29. Featured image from Gemini, chart from TradingView

When Michael Saylor, the founder of MicroStrategy, now Strategy, started buying Bitcoin and building a Bitcoin Treasury from scratch, the first for a public company trading on the Nasdaq, many people thought he was going crazy. Yet, over five years after his first Bitcoin buy, not only is Strategy dominating Bitcoin news, but the public firm is neck-deep in money. While BTC USDT prices fell last week, the average price for each Bitcoin crypto under Strategy’s hold is $74,000. Of course, as long as the Bitcoin price stays above $74,000 and ideally $100,000, Strategy will continue floating in profits. According to Coingecko, each BTC in circulation is currently trading above $111,000, a refreshing bounce considering last week’s capitulation and fears. At some point, BTC USDT fell to as close as $102,000, just inches away from the mega support at $100,000. (Source: BTC USDT, TradingView) Even so, the Bitcoin price is now firm, and sentiment is improving. Will Strategy continue to accumulate and build up its BTC stash? DISCOVER: 15+ Upcoming Coinbase Listings to Watch in 2025 Bitcoin News: Saylor and Michael Strategy Owns 2.5% of Bitcoin Supply According to BitcoinTreasuries, Strategy controls over 640,000 BTC, or roughly 2.5% of the total supply. It remains the world’s largest holder of Bitcoin, controlling over 2.5X the amount held by Satoshi Nakamoto. (Source: Bitcoin Treasuries) It is assumed that a significant portion of the 21M Bitcoin ever minted is lost. Some estimates place it at around +4%, while others think it is even larger. This loss effectively reduces the total supply to around 20.16M BTC. The problem is that there are doubts about whether this plan will work out. Reflecting on this pessimism is Microstrategy’s falling net asset value (NAV). MicroStrategy’s stock to Bitcoin NAV fell to 1.3X as of October 20, meaning the company’s shares are, historically, trading at a slight discount to its huge Bitcoin stash. (Source: SaylorTracker) For years and months, especially when Bitcoin and some of the top Solana meme coins are trending higher, MicroStrategy’s shares tend to trade at a premium, often over 2X of the Bitcoin NAV. Several factors could explain this drop. One is the contraction of Bitcoin and prices of some of the best cryptos to buy, and waning institutional optimism, possibly because of market saturation and availability of other crypto treasuries, including firms holding coins that can be staked for a passive yield on top of capital gains. DISCOVER: 20+ Next Crypto to Explode in 2025 Bitcoin Price Above $111,000: Will The Rally Continue? However, if Bitcoin prices tick higher, surging above $115,000 as losses of October 10 are reversed, MicroStrategy’s NAV could float above one and begin trading at a premium. Analysts are confident that the BTC USDT price will shake off weakness and break above $130,000. Others think there is room for a breakout to new all-time highs of over $200,000, though the odds remain slim. Market Cap 24h 7d 30d 1y All Time The local support is currently at $103,700, but if the Bitcoin price breaks $118,000, there could be more room for growth. Earlier, Cathie Wood of Ark Invest said BTC USD could reach $1.5M by 2030, a more than 10X from spot rates. DISCOVER: 9+ Best High-Risk, High-Reward Crypto to Buy in 2025 Bitcoin News: Saylor Holds 2.5% of All BTC, BTC USD Above $111,000 Bitcoin news: MicroStrategy controls over 2.5% of all BTC in supply Saylor and team own over 640,000 BTC MicroStrategy’s NAV is falling Will BTC USD soar to over $1.5M by 2030? The post Saylor Now Controls 2.5% Of BTC Supply: Latest Bitcoin News as BTC USD Price Surges For $110K Retest appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

Coinbase down, Canva down, and we’ve all learned that we’re at gunpoint from Amazon AWS. If that goes down, we’re all screwed. Lesson learned! Meanwhile, altcoins are making a comeback and the SEI Crypto (SEI/USDT) chart is flashing early bullish signals again. After weeks of quiet trading, the Layer-1 blockchain built for high-speed decentralized finance and Web3 apps may be coiling for its next move. Here’s why SEI is making moves: Coinbase Down? Technical Setup For SEI Crypto: Golden Cross Meets Tight Squeeze (Source: TradingView) According to CoinGecko, SEI’s chart is caught between pressure and potential. Resistance at $0.203-$0.204 has stalled every bounce so far, while tightening Bollinger Bands signals the calm before another move. With RSI drifting near 45, momentum is cooling but far from dead. A push above $0.203 could spark a quick rally to $0.25–$0.28, but a slip under $0.197 could collapse the price fast. DISCOVER: Top 20 Crypto to Buy in 2025 (Source: X) Immediate support sits at $0.200, with significant backing at $0.197, where buyers absorbed every sell-off last week. Resistance remains firm at $0.203-$0.204, the ceiling short-term traders have repeatedly defended. Moreover, Bollinger Bands are tightening, a classic precursor to volatility expansion, while RSI hovers around 45, signaling cooling momentum but not capitulation. Singapore Becomes SEI’s Launchpad for the Next Crypto Cycle In a recent Blockcast interview at Token2049 Singapore, Jeff Feng, co-founder of Sei Labs, described the city as a “vital hub” for both development and expansion across Asia. “The density of talent in Singapore is unbelievable,” Feng said. “It’s the perfect base for building across China, Korea, and the broader APAC region.” Feng’s thesis for SEI is straightforward: the core use case of blockchain is trading digital assets, and whoever solves that problem best wins. According to him, SEI’s architecture borrows .cwp-coin-chart svg path { stroke-width: 0.65 !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-graph-container.positive svg path:nth-of-type(2) { stroke: #008868 !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-trend.positive { color: #008868 !important; background-color: transparent !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-popup-holder .cwp-coin-trend.positive { border: 1px solid #008868; border-radius: 3px; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-trend.positive::before { border-bottom: 4px solid #008868 !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-price-holder .cwp-coin-trend-holder .cwp-trend { background-color: transparent !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-graph-container.negative svg path:nth-of-type(2) { stroke: #A90C0C !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-popup-holder .cwp-coin-trend.negative { border: 1px solid #A90C0C; border-radius: 3px; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-trend.negative { color: #A90C0C !important; background-color: transparent !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-trend.negative::before { border-top: 4px solid #A90C0C !important; } Ethereum ETH $4,043.23 1.97% Ethereum ETH Price $4,043.23 1.97% /24h Volume in 24h $31.07B Price 7d Learn more developer network effects and Solana’s hardware throughput. Guess we’ll see if that’s enough to grow it. Beyond DeFi: Gaming, Social, and the Next Asset Class SEI’s network is stretching past finance and trying to break into unproven Web3 sectors like gaming, social apps, even tokenized DNA. Additionally, the chain’s pending acquisition of a 23andMe business unit would let users trade and stake their own genetic data, turning personal biology into an on-chain asset. It’s a radical experiment in ownership. “The goal is to give power back to users who generated the data,” Feng said, calling it “the next wave of real adoption.” Market Cap 24h 7d 30d 1y All Time DeFi Llama data shows total value locked (TVL) on SEI exceeding $469 Mn, making it one of 2025’s fastest-growing L1s. With a tightening Bollinger setup and institutional expansion in Asia, SEI may be positioning for an L1 rotation trade if altcoins regain momentum later this year. EXPLORE: SUI Crypto Beats BNB in Developer Growth but Dumps 30%: Price Prediction Join The 99Bitcoins News Discord Here For The Latest Market Updates Key Takeaways Coinbase down, Canva down, and we’re all learning that the internet is at gunpoint from Amazon AWS. If that goes down we’re all screwed. SEI may be positioning for an L1 rotation trade if altcoins regain momentum later this year. The post Coinbase Down? Now That Altcoins Are Back, Here Is a New 5X (Golden Cross Forms) appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

Anglo American (LON: AAL) and junior partner Arc Minerals (LON: ARCMA) have ended their copper and cobalt exploration joint venture in Zambia by mutual agreement, marking the close of Anglo’s first new investment in the country in nearly 20 years. The partnership, launched in 2022, stalled after a year marked by no drilling activity. As part of the separation terms, about $800,000 will remain in the account of Handa Resources, which is the company holding Anglo’s interests. Anglo will relinquish its shares, and Arc will regain full control. Arc Minerals shares plunged on the news, dropping as much as 55% in early London trading before settling 48% lower at 0.55p. The stock is now down 58% in 2025, with a market capitalization of £8 million ($11 million). “While we are sorry to part company with Anglo American, I am pleased that we revert to a controlling position in what is widely regarded as one of the most prospective copper tenements in Africa with only a fraction having been drilled to date,” Arc Minerals executive chairperson Nick von Schirnding said. “We will explore our options for these assets, which may include a new JV partner”. Von Schirnding also addressed ongoing legal issues in Zambia, accusing an unnamed individual of attempting to “hold the company to ransom” and reaffirming Arc’s commitment to resolving the matter through the courts. Despite the setback, Arc Minerals stated that, with its current cash reserves and funds left in Handa, it does not expect to raise new equity in the near term to maintain operations.

The GBP/USD pair began the new week with a moderate tone following last week's gains and is currently holding confidently above the key psychological level of 1.3400. At the same time, the mixed fundamental backdrop calls for caution among bullish traders. The U.S. dollar is struggling to build on its Friday rebound amid expectations of further Federal Reserve rate cuts later this year. In addition, economic risks — linked to the prolonged U.S. government shutdown, ongoing global trade tensions, and signs of weakness in the U.S. economy — are forcing dollar bulls to adopt a defensive stance. Meanwhile, disappointing UK labor market data, published last week, have reinforced speculation that the Bank of England may continue its gradual rate-cutting cycle. Furthermore, concerns over the UK's fiscal situation, ahead of the important autumn budget announcement in November, are weighing on the British pound, and consequently, on the GBP/USD pair. This environment calls for caution among traders positioned for further pound strength, as well as readiness for potential volatility. From a technical standpoint, oscillators on the daily chart have not yet entered positive territory, suggesting traders should be careful when opening new long positions. However, on the 4-hour chart, oscillators are in positive territory, and prices are trading above both the 100-SMA and the 9-EMA, confirming a bullish outlook in the near term. On Monday, no significant economic publications are expected from either the UK or the U.S., leaving the GBP/USD pair mainly influenced by the dollar's overall market dynamics. The material has been provided by InstaForex Company - www.instaforex.com

Overview: The foreign exchange market is quiet, and the US dollar is slightly softer against most of the G10 currencies, though the Australian and Canadian dollar are struggling. Most emerging market currencies are also firmer. The market seems optimistic that the US-China trade tensions can de-escalate with Beijing re-assigning Li Chenggang who apparently annoyed the US and was called out by US Treasury Secretary Bessent. China's Q3 GDP was broadly in line with expectations with a 1.1% quarterly advance that saw the first decline in non-property investment since the pandemic. Benchmark 10-year yields are mostly higher today. France was downgraded by S&P before the weekend and its 10-year yield is up 2-3 bp today, while the rest of the eurozone yields are half as much, including Italy, which was upgraded. The 10-year US Treasury yield is firmer but around 4.01% is still its trough. Equities are in rally-mode. A new alliance in Japan means that the LDP's Takaichi will be the next prime minister. The Nikkei rally nearly 3.4%. Mainland companies that trade in Hong Kong saw their shares jump 2.45%. Taiwan and South Korea indices rally 1.4%-1.7%. Europe's Stoxx 600, which lost nearly 1% before the weekend, is up nearly 0.65% in later morning turnover. US index futures are extending their pre-weekend gains. Gold stabilized. After dumping nearly 1.75% before the weekend, it is up about 0.25% to around $4262, having been up to $4275 earlier today. December WTI is little changed in about a $0.40 range on either side of $57. USD: The Dollar Index recovered from a push to almost 98.00 before the weekend to 98.55 and slightly above 98.65 today. The (50%) retracement of last week's losses is around 98.75. President Trump has made three demands as talks with China continue ahead of the 100% tariff he threatened ahead of the November 10 end of the current "trade truce". These include not using its rare earths leverage against the US, for Beijing to buy US soybeans, and to stop fentanyl. Meanwhile, the absence of government data continues to be felt, and especially now as Fed officials enter a communications blackout period ahead of next week's FOMC meeting. The market, judging by the pricing in the Fed funds futures, is confident of a rate cut and one more before the end of the year. Tomorrow, the Philadelphia Fed non-manufacturing survey is due. Recall that its manufacturing survey jumped to 10.7 from -8.7. The highlight of the week is the September CPI. An exception had been made for its importance in setting the cost-of-living adjustments, including Social Security. The headline rate is expected to rise to 3.1% (from 2.9%). The last time the year-over-year rate fell was April. The core rate is expected to be steady at 3.1%. EURO: The euro was turned back from almost $1.1725, its best level in more than a week, before the weekend as US stocks stabilized and a few regional banks’ earnings were embraced by the market. It is pinned in a narrow range, a little less than a quarter of a cent below $1.1675 and holding (albeit barely) above last Friday's lows. Initial support may be in the $1.1630-40 area. EMU reported an11.9 bln euro current account surplus in August, the smallest since April 2023. It was 23.3 bln euros in August 2024. The year-to-date current account surplus is a little less than 200 bln euros. In the year-ago period, it was almost 295 bln euros. Even if one knew the direction of the current account balance would move, it would not have helped anticipate the euro's appreciation this year. The ECB expects the euro area's current account surplus to edge down to 2.4% of GDP this year from 2.7% in 2024. It forecasts a 2.5% surplus in 2026 and 2027. CNY: The dollar traded on both sides of Thursday's range against the offshore yuan ahead of the weekend but settled well within its range. The CNH7.12-CNH7.15 range was frayed a little at the ne end of the week on an intraday basis but still remained intact on a settlement basis. The greenback has been confined to a narrow range between about CNH7.1225-CNH7.1290 today. The PBOC set the dollar's reference rate lower in the last three sessions last week and Friday's was set at a new low for the year (CNY7.0949). Today's was set at CNY7.0973. Today is an important political and economic day in China. The Fourth Plenary Session of the Chinese Communist Party began. Discussions about the next five-year plan and personnel decisions are announced. It takes place with a backdrop of a reported purge of senior military officials and, of course, the elevated Sino-American trade tensions. In what seems to be a move meant to appease American critics, China has replaced Li Changgang, the international trade representative who Treasury Secretary Bessent called out and said was "unhinged". Coming out of the meetings, Xi may feel especially ready to meet President Trump on the sidelines of the upcoming APEC meeting that is held October 31-November 1. The highlight of the economic news is that China reported its economy grew by 1.1% in Q3 quarter-over-quarter for 4.8% year-over-year. The details were not inspiring. Retail sales slowed sequentially on both a year-over-year and year-to-date basis. Industrial output from 6.5% year-over-year (5.2% in August). New and used home prices continued to grind lower. Property investment and residential property sales continue to contract. Fixed asset investment fell by 0.5%, the first decline since the pandemic. JPY: The dollar was initially sold to a nine-day low near JPY149.40 before the weekend. It recovered to post new session highs near JPY150.60, aided, arguably, by the backing up of US interest rates. The dollar may have recorded a bullish hammer Japanese candlestick, and follow-through buying lifted it to JPY151.20 today before sellers reemerged and drove the greenback slightly through JPY150.30 in the European morning. Japan's LDP formed an alliance with Japan's Innovation Party (Ishin) and that assures that Takaichi Sanae will become the first woman prime minister. Ishin sought a temporary holiday for the sales tax on food, stricter rules on political fundings, and a smaller Diet. GBP: Sterling posted an outside day before the weekend but the close was little changed, ostensibly neutralizing the technical tone. Still, the price action looks mildly constructive, provided the $1.3380 area remains intact. Sterling stalled at the end of last week near $1.3470. The $1.3485-90 area capped sterling on October 3, and 6-7. It also holds the (50%) retracement of the sell-off since the Fed's cut on September 17. Sterling is in a narrow range of less than half-of-a-cent above $1.3400. With a light calendar today, the Gilt-sensitive government's budget balance tomorrow poses headline risk. The September CPI is due in the middle of the week and retail sales and the flash PMI at the end of the week. As this week begins, the market is pricing in around a 12% chance of a rate cut next week and about a 40% chance of a cut by the end of the year. The current base rate target is 4%. The implied rate in the swaps market for the middle of next year is almost 3.50%, the lowest since early August. CAD: The US dollar recorded an outside down day against the Canadian dollar before the weekend and fell below CAD1.4020 for the first time in four sessions. It made a marginal new five-day low today, slightly above CAD1.40, where options for almost $720 mln expire today. While the price action is encouraging, it may take a break of CAD1.3960 to boost confidence that a high is in place. The Bank of Canada's Q3 business survey will be released today. The markets typically do not respond much to it. This may be especially true now, ahead of tomorrow's CPI, and in market that leans slightly toward another rate cut despite the strong jobs report at the start of the month. By playing down the significance of the underlying core inflation readings and suggesting it is really lower, the central bank has signaled the inflation report will not stand in the way of its decision. AUD: Ahead of the weekend, the Australian dollar successfully tested last week's low (~$0.6640), which was the low since August 22. It recovered to poke above $0.6500 in the waning hours of last week's activity and saw $0.6515 earlier today. Options for about A$340 mln at $0.6500 expire today. It must overcome the $0.6535 to boost the technical tone. Despite trading below the October 10 low ($0.6475) in three sessions, it settled above it without fail last week. Australia's economic diary is practically non-existent until the preliminary PMI at the end of the week. Last week's disappointing jobs report and the heightened US-Chinese tensions the Australian dollar no favors. The futures market has a little more than 50% chance of a cut is discounted next month. It was slightly less than 33% at the end of September but reached 70% after the employment data. MXN: When it looked like a risk-off day before the weekend, the dollar rose to a three-day high against the Mexican peso, a little above MXN18.55. As the US equity market found firmer footing, risk appetites were rekindled, the dollar was sold to around MXN18.3650. It made a marginal new low today near XN18.3620. Last week’s low was recorded on October 16 near MXN18.3565. The US dollar's broad direction and risk-appetites may drive the peso in the first part the week. This week's data is concentrated on Wednesday (IGAE surveys) and Thursday (retail sales and first half of October CPI). Disclaimer

John Bollinger, the inventor of Bollinger Bands and a figure whose occasional crypto market calls carry outsized weight, says Ethereum and Solana are tracing potential “W” bottoms—while Bitcoin is not. In a post on X on October 18, Bollinger wrote: “Potential ‘W’ bottoms in Bollinger Band terms in ETHUSD and SOLUSD, but not in BTCUSD. Gonna be time to pay attention soon I think.” Ethereum And Solana Price: What To Watch Now The emphasis on “Bollinger Band terms” is doing heavy lifting here. In classic Bollinger taxonomy, a W bottom is a two-trough reversal with the second low holding above the first, often accompanied by a volatility signature that includes a prior band expansion, subsequent contraction, and a failure to register a lower low at the bands on the second leg. The more robust versions see the second low forming inside the bands or with a positive divergence against the lower band, followed by a band “pinch” and a move through the middle band that transitions into an upper-band walk. Bollinger’s phrasing—“potential” and “time to pay attention”—signals that, in his framework, pattern recognition precedes confirmation, and that the validation trigger lies in subsequent price interaction with the middle and upper bands rather than in the raw shape of the price lows alone. The rarity of Bollinger’s crypto commentary layered urgency onto the signal. As crypto trader Satoshi Flipper (@SatoshiFlipper) stressed, “John Bollinger, creator of Bollinger Bands, makes barely 1 crypto call per year and hasn’t made one for ETH in 3 years until yesterday. And each call he makes goes on to mark generational bottoms. He just told us SOL + ETH have bottomed, now imagine fading this legend.” The same account detailed that Bollinger’s last notable Ethereum call dates to September 9, 2022, noting that ETH “went on to pump from $1,290 to $4,000.” That historical reference captures the prevailing market psychology: Bollinger’s infrequent, technically disciplined alerts are perceived by many traders as cycle-defining. Context from earlier this year also helps frame the setup. On April 10, Bollinger publicly flagged a similar structure in Bitcoin, saying: “Classic Bollinger Band W bottom setting up in BTCUSD. Still needs confirmation.” In the exact same week, BTC carved out a bottom at $74,508 and proceeded to log seven straight green weekly candles, advancing roughly 55%. From Bollinger’s call into the first week of October, BTC rallied more than 70%. The market nuance in Bollinger’s latest readout is the explicit exclusion of Bitcoin. If ETHUSD and SOLUSD are printing W-like structures in Bollinger terms while BTCUSD is not, it implies a temporary decoupling in volatility structure and relative strength. In practical terms, a non-confirming Bitcoin can either lag into a later confirmation, remain range-bound in a mid-band churn, or fail its own setup if lower-band interactions persist without recapture of the middle band. For Ethereum and Solana, confirmation would typically look like sustained closes above the 20-period moving average (the Bollinger middle band), followed by a disciplined advance that converts the upper band from resistance into a guide. A healthy W bottom sequence tends not to produce immediate, vertical band overthrows; rather, it builds a stair-step profile with periodic mid-band checks that hold. Failure would involve another lower-band excursion that undercuts the second trough or a volatility bloom that widens the bands without directional follow-through—both signatures of an incomplete base. At press time, ETH traded at $4,037.

Everything is coming together according to plan. The upcoming Trump-Xi summit in Malaysia could shape not only the global economy but the direction of the crypto market and the Nvidia China market share drop heading into 2026. And now I see this Trump and his sons going on TV talking about the upcoming incomprehensible boom, unlike anything we’ve ever seen before; is all of this for real or major BS? Learn more tumbling amid broader risk-off sentiment. “I don’t want them to play the rare earth game with us,” Trump said Sunday aboard Air Force One. (Source: X) Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang says US policy toward China has wreaked havoc on the AI industry. The goal, he argues, should be to defend technological leadership without abandoning one of the world’s biggest buyers. But nuance has vanished from the equation. “We went from 95% market share to 0%,” Huang said. “Whatever policy did that [he didn’t specify] – it can’t be called a win for America.” (Source: Yahoo) If Beijing retaliates with tighter rare-earth export controls, it could weigh on manufacturing and tech stocks, while liquidity-sensitive markets like crypto might see renewed volatility. 2. Soybean Tensions and Farmer Pressure Add Political Risk According to USDA data, China’s US soybean purchases dropped to zero since June, a first since the 1990s. That pressure on Midwestern farmers, one of Trump’s key voter blocs, could drive short-term political concessions and longer-term market instability. When commodity demand cools, inflation gauges on FRED follow suit. The Fed reacts, liquidity shifts, and suddenly crypto traders are betting on a world where risk feels cheaper again. Thar’s only if a deal is reached. DISCOVER: Next 1000X Crypto: 10+ Crypto Tokens That Can Hit 1000x in 2025 3. Crypto Investors Are Positioning for a Volatile but Bullish 2026 Market Cap 24h 7d 30d 1y All Time Despite geopolitical tension, institutional sentiment remains upbeat. A Coinbase Institutional survey found 67% of investors bullish on Bitcoin for the next six months. Data from CoinGecko shows BTC holding around $110,980, while Ether sits near $4,036 after heavy dip-buying from corporate treasuries like BitMine and Strategy. Whether the Trump–Xi meeting brings détente or escalation, Q4 is about to be one of the wildest in recent memory for crypto. Are you ready for what is to come? EXPLORE: SUI Crypto Beats BNB in Developer Growth but Dumps 30%: Price Prediction Join The 99Bitcoins News Discord Here For The Latest Market Updates Key Takeaways The upcoming Trump-Xi summit in Malaysia will shape the global economy, crypto markets and the Nvidia China market share drop Q4 is about to be one of the wildest in recent memory for crypto. Are you ready for what is to come? The post Nvidia China Market Share Drop: Will Trump-Jinping Summit Save Crypto Markets? (3 Predictions) appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

Global markets are holding their breath: this week, the United States and China are returning to the negotiation table for the first time in many months of a tense trade truce set to expire on November 10. Ahead of this meeting, Donald Trump, clearly intent on dictating the agenda, has outlined his key demands to Beijing. What lies behind this show of hardness – strategy, pressure, or playing to the gallery? Let's examine. Rare earths dilemma: Trump's pre-talks pressure on BeijingOver the weekend, returning from Florida aboard Air Force One, the US President stated that he would not allow China to "play rare earth games," hinting at the strategic dependence of American industry on supplies of these critical metals. His words sounded both as a warning and a signal of the start of a new round of pressure. Recall that a few days earlier, Trump threatened to impose 100% tariffs on Chinese supplies after Beijing promised to establish broad control over mineral resources. These steps, if implemented, could effectively freeze the trade truce, which expires on November 10. The scenario, in which both sides find themselves on the brink of economic confrontation again, has become reality faster than even the most pessimistic analysts expected. Beijing, however, has not remained passive. Chinese authorities have tried to ease the concerns of global partners by assuring that the tightening of export controls will not harm normal trade flows. Last week, on the sidelines of the International Monetary Fund meetings, delegates from China tried to convince colleagues that this was not about sanctions but about "creating a long-term regulatory mechanism." However, this explanation did little to reassure markets. In essence, both sides have approached a situation that analyst Kyle Rodda aptly described in Cold War terms: "There's an element — to use the Cold War language — of mutually assured destruction when it comes to total rare earth export curbs and 100% tariff rates, with both the U.S. and Chinese more or less acknowledging that." Rodda added that markets are still counting on de-escalation but "are likely to remain jittery until such backdowns are explicitly announced." This nervousness is quite understandable: rare earth elements are not just raw materials but the foundation of entire industries, from the production of fighter jets and smartphones to electric vehicles and even car seats. For Trump, this is not just an economic but also a political tool. The threat of tariffs allows him to pressure Beijing while simultaneously showing domestic voters that Washington is ready to defend national interests. However, as the practice of recent years shows, Trump's trade toughness comes at a price – primarily for global markets, where any of his statements is instantly reflected in the dynamics of currencies, stocks, and commodity prices. Fentanyl and soybeans: toxic cocktail in US-China agendaIf rare earth metals represent a strategic issue for Washington, then fentanyl and soybeans have become symbols of the domestic and foreign policy pressure that Donald Trump seeks to convert into diplomatic results. Ahead of the upcoming talks in Malaysia, the president identified them as two of the three main points on which, in his view, China "must finally deliver on its commitments." The fentanyl problem is painful and politically charged. In the US, this synthetic opioid has long become one of the leading causes of overdose deaths, embodying the national opioid crisis. Trump again accused China of failing to restrict the export of fentanyl and its chemical precursors, which, according to Washington, exacerbates the situation in American cities. The US wants China "to stop with the fentanyl," Trump stated, adding that Beijing should demonstrate "real responsibility." Earlier this year, the US imposed 20% tariffs on Chinese goods, citing the illegal influx of fentanyl. In response, Beijing tightened control over two chemicals that can be used to manufacture the drug but emphasized that the problem cannot be solved without the participation of the American side. Chinese rhetoric suggests the crisis's root lies in demand, not supply, and that Trump's accusations are merely part of a political game. Nevertheless, for the American leader, it is a convenient pressure tool, allowing him to speak about combating drugs and US "toughness" in a single sentence. The issue of soybeans remains equally sensitive – Trump's third demand to Beijing. To an outside observer, this might seem like a minor detail, but in reality, it involves billions of dollars and domestic political support. China, which purchased about $12.6 billion worth of US soybeans last year, has not bought a single shipment this year. Instead, Beijing switched to supplies from South America, leaving American farmers with growing inventories and falling prices. This situation is particularly sensitive for the US agricultural sector. Midwestern farmers are increasingly vocal in their dissatisfaction: many await financial aid from the government, which reportedly is delayed, while warehouses full of unsold soybeans are gradually becoming a symbol of the prolonged trade confrontation. Product prices are declining, export contracts are shrinking, and the sector, until recently considered stable, is facing growing pressure from all sides. Unsurprisingly, the US president called on China to quadruple its soybean purchases, and when that did not happen, threatened to ban vegetable oil imports from China, accusing the Chinese government of deliberately creating difficulties for American soybean farmers. Thus, fentanyl and soybeans are not just items on a trade agenda but political symbols. The first is a domestic marker of resolve to combat a crisis; the second is an indicator of how far Trump is willing to go to maintain support from his agricultural electorate. Although both topics may seem distant from macroeconomic models, in reality, they provide the emotional and political sharpness to the negotiations that numbers and tariffs lack. On brink of collapse: truce expires, stakes riseWith just days remaining until the US-China trade truce expires on November 10, the agreement, already hanging by a thread, faces its ultimate test. Over these months, markets had grown accustomed to a fragile calm, but recent moves by both sides have again brought the situation to the brink of breakdown. Following Trump's threats to impose 100% tariffs and Beijing's announcement of controls on rare earth metal exports, the balance of power has shifted. Washington, for its part, has expanded technical restrictions and even proposed levying taxes on Chinese ships calling at US ports. China responded by tightening export controls and signaling possible restrictions on shipments of critically important materials. What recently appeared to be a temporary pause increasingly resembles the maneuvering of chess pieces ahead of a new confrontation. Against this backdrop, the upcoming talks in Malaysia appear as an attempt to steer the process back toward constructive engagement. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed that the meeting will take place later this week, noting that a recent virtual discussion with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng had been a "constructive exchange of views." Chinese state media also described the dialogue as "positive and pragmatic," but experts are in no hurry to draw optimistic conclusions. After all, too many factors suggest that both sides are still merely testing each other's willingness to offer concessions. Particular attention is focused on the potential meeting between Trump and Xi Jinping, which could take place as early as the end of the month in South Korea, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit. For both leaders, this would be their first face-to-face meeting since Trump's return to the White House, and much depends on it—namely, whether the current trade truce can be extended. The American president, commenting on the upcoming dialogue, expressed himself in typically familiar terms: "I have a good relationship with President Xi. I think we're going to be fine with China, but we have to have a fair deal." Beneath the calm tone lies Trump's usual strategy: maximum pressure as a means to seize the initiative. For China, the stakes are no less significant. Beijing is seeking to show that it can operate from a position of strength without succumbing to threats, while also avoiding direct confrontation that could harm its domestic economy and foreign investment climate. As a result, both sides are negotiating under conditions of "mutual risk," where concessions may be perceived as weakness and firmness as a provocation. Markets, however, are already responding to this duality. "As a result, the markets are pricing in that things will de-escalate," analyst Kyle Rodda said. "However, the markets are likely to remain jittery until such backdowns are explicitly announced." This nervousness is being reflected on commodity exchanges and in currency quotes. Investors, now well-acquainted with the turbulence of the Trump era, increasingly admit that the current round of negotiations is one of the most unpredictable in recent years. Thus, the truce, once envisioned as a tool for stabilization, has become yet another source of tension. The upcoming meeting in Malaysia is more than just another round of dialogue. It is an attempt to halt the momentum of a conflict that has kept the global economy in a state of anxious uncertainty for far too long. The material has been provided by InstaForex Company - www.instaforex.com

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There is a revolution happening in Wall Street’s guidance to investors on how to structure their portfolios—and it involves gold. Longstanding traditions are being upended as the U.S. Treasury bond market is losing favor as a safe haven. Instead, experts are pointing to gold as it’s replacement. The Morgan Stanley chief investment officer recently recommended a 60/20/20 portfolio that includes 20% gold is a more resilient hedge. Major Wall Street Icons Urging Americans to Increase Gold Allocation It’s not just Morgan Stanley. Billionaire Ray Dalio and founder of Bridgewater, one of the world’s largest hedge funds, recommends that everyday investors allocate as much as 15% of their portfolios to gold. Jeffrey Gundlach, known as Wall Street’s “Bond King” notably pointed to gold as his top investment idea today and said that investors allocating as much as 25% of their portfolios was “not excessive.” These are just a few of the major Wall Street icons urging investors to add more gold to their portfolios in 2025. The 60/40 Stock/Bond Portfolio Can’t Protect Your Wealth as National Debt Balloons The reason? The 60/40 portfolio is letting investors down. You may remember the dismal double-digit losses for both stocks and bonds in 2022. The 60/40 portfolio did not provide investors with any protection from a stock market crash. Bottom line? A portfolio of stocks and bonds is no longer sufficient to protect and grow your assets in today’s changing climate. Government debt numbers are climbing, not falling, leading J.P. Morgan’s chief global strategist David Kelly to put it bluntly: America is “going broke.” The U.S. currently owes more than $37.8 trillion with interest on the debt topping $1.2 trillion. So, the U.S. is creating more paper money and printing more debt, and when a government floods the system with paper money, gold increases in value, while the paper money falls in value. That’s exactly what we are seeing today. The U.S. dollar is down; gold is up big. The takeaway for investors? Today is the time to make portfolio moves. Kelly said: “There is a danger that political choices lead to a faster deterioration in the federal finances, leading to a backup in long-term interest rates and a lower dollar. Based on current allocations and valuations alone, many investors should likely consider diversifying their portfolios by adding alternative assets and international stocks. The risk that we move from going broke slowly to going broke quickly adds an important reason to make this move today.” The Global Shift Away from the U.S. Dollar Impacts Treasuries What’s more the bond market simply isn’t working as a hedge against stocks like it used to. One reason is that there isn’t as much global demand for U.S. dollar denominated assets like there used to be. Global central banks used to be major buyers of U.S. Treasuries as they put their dollar reserves into U.S. debt. The U.S. dollar’s role, however, has become less central to the global economy. Over the past 11 years, central banks have stopped adding to their foreign exchange reserves. The U.S. dollar’s share of central bank global reserves, while still big, has shrunk to 58% from two-thirds a decade ago. Notably, in this same period, global central banks have been major buyers of gold. More Inflation Ahead? Inflation has yet to be vanquished and with concerns about the Federal Reserve retaining independence, there are rising worries that inflation could rise not fall in the years ahead. Notably, the 60/40 portfolio performed dismally during the 1970’s Great Inflation period. From 1973-1974, the 60/40 portfolio delivered -11.95% return. Gold, meanwhile, surged 69% in that period, according to Morningstar Direct. Getting Started As you look to rebalance your portfolio, consider decreasing your exposure to bonds (which have largely been a losing asset) and increase your exposure to gold. The 60/20/20 stock/bond/gold portfolio is already becoming the new normal, and this gold rally has farther to go. Goldman Sachs recently upgraded it’s 2026 gold forecast to $4,900 an ounce. Societe Generale recently wrote in a research note that “Gold’s ascent to $5000 seems increasingly inevitable.” Bank of America recently hiked its 2026 forecast for gold to $5,000. If you buy gold today, and the precious metal climbs to $5,000 next year, you’d lock in a 21% gain from current levels. Gold offers a proven hedge against inflation, paper currency devaluation, and geopolitical risks that can disrupt other asset classes. If you act today, you not only will protect your wealth but also position yourself to benefit from more upside in the gold rally ahead. Don’t wait for stock market conditions to worsen—seize the opportunity today to enhance your portfolio’s resilience and secure long-term growth with an increased allocation to gold. The post Move on Over 60/40 Stock Bond Portfolio: Wall Street Embraces 60/20/20 Portfolio Using Gold As Hedge appeared first on Blanchard and Company.

There is a revolution happening in Wall Street’s guidance to investors on how to structure their portfolios—and it involves gold. Longstanding traditions are being upended as the U.S. Treasury bond market is losing favor as a safe haven. Instead, experts are pointing to gold as it’s replacement. The Morgan Stanley chief investment officer recently recommended a 60/20/20 portfolio that includes 20% gold is a more resilient hedge. Major Wall Street Icons Urging Americans to Increase Gold Allocation It’s not just Morgan Stanley. Billionaire Ray Dalio and founder of Bridgewater, one of the world’s largest hedge funds, recommends that everyday investors allocate as much as 15% of their portfolios to gold. Jeffrey Gundlach, known as Wall Street’s “Bond King” notably pointed to gold as his top investment idea today and said that investors allocating as much as 25% of their portfolios was “not excessive.” These are just a few of the major Wall Street icons urging investors to add more gold to their portfolios in 2025. The 60/40 Stock/Bond Portfolio Can’t Protect Your Wealth as National Debt Balloons The reason? The 60/40 portfolio is letting investors down. You may remember the dismal double-digit losses for both stocks and bonds in 2022. The 60/40 portfolio did not provide investors with any protection from a stock market crash. Bottom line? A portfolio of stocks and bonds is no longer sufficient to protect and grow your assets in today’s changing climate. Government debt numbers are climbing, not falling, leading J.P. Morgan’s chief global strategist David Kelly to put it bluntly: America is “going broke.” The U.S. currently owes more than $37.8 trillion with interest on the debt topping $1.2 trillion. So, the U.S. is creating more paper money and printing more debt, and when a government floods the system with paper money, gold increases in value, while the paper money falls in value. That’s exactly what we are seeing today. The U.S. dollar is down; gold is up big. The takeaway for investors? Today is the time to make portfolio moves. Kelly said: “There is a danger that political choices lead to a faster deterioration in the federal finances, leading to a backup in long-term interest rates and a lower dollar. Based on current allocations and valuations alone, many investors should likely consider diversifying their portfolios by adding alternative assets and international stocks. The risk that we move from going broke slowly to going broke quickly adds an important reason to make this move today.” The Global Shift Away from the U.S. Dollar Impacts Treasuries What’s more the bond market simply isn’t working as a hedge against stocks like it used to. One reason is that there isn’t as much global demand for U.S. dollar denominated assets like there used to be. Global central banks used to be major buyers of U.S. Treasuries as they put their dollar reserves into U.S. debt. The U.S. dollar’s role, however, has become less central to the global economy. Over the past 11 years, central banks have stopped adding to their foreign exchange reserves. The U.S. dollar’s share of central bank global reserves, while still big, has shrunk to 58% from two-thirds a decade ago. Notably, in this same period, global central banks have been major buyers of gold. More Inflation Ahead? Inflation has yet to be vanquished and with concerns about the Federal Reserve retaining independence, there are rising worries that inflation could rise not fall in the years ahead. Notably, the 60/40 portfolio performed dismally during the 1970’s Great Inflation period. From 1973-1974, the 60/40 portfolio delivered -11.95% return. Gold, meanwhile, surged 69% in that period, according to Morningstar Direct. Getting Started As you look to rebalance your portfolio, consider decreasing your exposure to bonds (which have largely been a losing asset) and increase your exposure to gold. The 60/20/20 stock/bond/gold portfolio is already becoming the new normal, and this gold rally has farther to go. Goldman Sachs recently upgraded it’s 2026 gold forecast to $4,900 an ounce. Societe Generale recently wrote in a research note that “Gold’s ascent to $5000 seems increasingly inevitable.” Bank of America recently hiked its 2026 forecast for gold to $5,000. If you buy gold today, and the precious metal climbs to $5,000 next year, you’d lock in a 21% gain from current levels. Gold offers a proven hedge against inflation, paper currency devaluation, and geopolitical risks that can disrupt other asset classes. If you act today, you not only will protect your wealth but also position yourself to benefit from more upside in the gold rally ahead. Don’t wait for stock market conditions to worsen—seize the opportunity today to enhance your portfolio’s resilience and secure long-term growth with an increased allocation to gold. The post Move on Over 60/40 Stock Bond Portfolio: Wall Street Embraces 60/20/20 Portfolio Using Gold As Hedge appeared first on Blanchard and Company.

US-China trade talks spark market uneaseDuring the US-China trade negotiations, Donald Trump outlined three core demands: restrictions on rare earth metals, control over fentanyl, and increased purchases of soybeans. Rising tensions are once again putting the fragile trade truce at risk, with investor sentiment turning cautious ahead of the outcome. Analysts note that any sharp statements from either side could trigger volatility in equity and commodity markets. Follow the link for details. Upward trend persists despite political uncertaintyDespite a negative week for the S&P 500 index, investors continue to allocate capital into US equity funds, signaling that the broader upward market trend remains intact. The decline in the index has been exacerbated by political uncertainty and the escalating trade war with China. Experts believe that the current environment is creating opportunities for short-term speculation against a backdrop of heightened volatility. Follow the link for details. Equity markets rise amid post-talk optimismUS equity indices, including the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, closed higher due to improved sentiment following negotiations between the US and China. However, economists warn of deep-rooted structural issues in trade relations that may hinder the prospects of achieving long-term resolutions. Investors continue to monitor key economic indicators to assess how trade policy may impact corporate earnings. Follow the link for details. As a reminder, InstaForex offers the best conditions for trading stocks, indices, and derivatives, helping traders effectively capitalize on market volatility. The material has been provided by InstaForex Company - www.instaforex.com

Asia Market Wrap - Nikkei Rises 3.4% Most Read: Silver (XAG/USD) Technical Outlook: Silver Price Consolidates Ahead of Next Move. Where to Next? Asian stock markets surged to record highs on Monday, fueled by a renewed sense of optimism over cooling trade tensions and positive political news from Japan. The broad regional stock index climbed 1.7%, with markets anticipating gains in the US and Europe. Japan's stock market soared to a new record high after the announcement of a coalition deal that is expected to lead to higher government spending. The deal included specific plans, such as a 10% reduction in the number of lawmakers. This anticipation of pro-stimulus policies boosted investor confidence, weakening the yen and causing the blue-chip Nikkei share index to climb by 3.4% at the close Even with data released today showing that Chinese economic growth has slowed to its lowest pace in a year, investors in Chinese stocks largely overlooked the deceleration, focusing instead on the hope for trade de-escalation between the US and China. China Economy Remains Resilient China's economy showed better-than-expected growth in the third quarter, signaling that the government is confident in achieving its economic goals. Official data released on Monday indicated that the economy grew by 1.1% compared to the previous quarter, which was better than expected. Factory production (industrial output) also performed strongly, rising 6.5%. Although the overall annual growth rate of 4.8% was the slowest seen in a year, this result means China is still on track to meet its official annual growth target of around 5%. By releasing these figures, Beijing is sending a clear message that its current policies are effective and the country is capable of reaching its major economic development goals. European Session - European Stocks Led Higher by Bank, Defense Stocks European stocks opened strongly on Monday, gaining nearly 1%, led by a significant rebound in the banking and defense sectors. The main STOXX 600 index for Europe rose by 0.9%. Banks, which had suffered a 2.5% drop on Friday due to concerns about loan problems at US regional lenders, saw a strong bounce back, rising 1.6%. Similarly, the aerospace and defense sector climbed 2.1%, recovering from a fall triggered by news of a planned peace summit for the war in Ukraine. In company news: Gucci owner Kering jumped 4.2% after agreeing to sell its beauty business to L'Oreal.Cement maker Holcim rose 1.4% after announcing it would acquire German company Xella.Swedish defense firm Saab gained 3.1% after securing a contract for artillery radar in Spain.However, French car parts supplier Forvia lost 6% after reporting a drop in its third-quarter sales.The positive market sentiment occurred despite data showing that German producer prices (a measure of wholesale inflation) fell more than expected in September. On the FX front, the Australian dollar rose on Monday, boosted by positive signals from its top trading partner, China. The Japanese yen initially weakened against the dollar, which climbed as much as 0.4% to 151.20, because investors were confident that pro-stimulus candidate Sanae Takaichi would become Japan's next prime minister after securing key political support. However, this weakness quickly faded after a central bank official, Hajime Takata, reiterated his call to raise interest rates, which strengthened the yen. Elsewhere, the Australian dollar gained 0.3%, the euro saw a small gain of 0.1%, while the British pound edged down 0.1%. China's currency, the yuan, remained largely unchanged. Currency Power Balance zoom_out_map Source: OANDA Labs Oil prices dropped on Monday, extending their recent losses, as investors worried about a global oversupply of oil and the threat of weaker demand due to trade tensions and a slowing economy. The international benchmark, Brent crude futures, fell by 0.86% to $60.76 a barrel, while US crude, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures, dropped by 0.96% to $56.99. Both contracts erased gains from Friday and continued a pattern of decline, having dropped more than 2% last week for their third straight weekly loss. This persistent downturn is partly fueled by forecasts from the International Energy Agency (IEA) predicting a growing surplus of oil supply in 2026. Oil prices dropped again on Monday, continuing their third straight weekly decline, as worries about a huge global oversupply of oil combined with lower demand forecasts due to US-China trade friction. International benchmark Brent crude fell by 0.86% to $60.76 a barrel, and US crude, WTI, dropped by 0.96% to $56.99, erasing gains from Friday. Gold prices edged slightly higher on Monday, maintaining their record-high levels, while silver attempted a small recovery after a sharp drop on Friday. Spot gold rose 0.1% to $4,254.59 per ounce, and US gold futures climbed 1.3%. Silver prices rose 0.2%, recovering slightly after plunging 4.4% on Friday, the same day it had hit a new record high of $54.47. Read More: Silver (XAG/USD) Technical Outlook: Silver Price Consolidates Ahead of Next Move. Where to Next?Gold (XAU/USD) rallies to all-time highs of $4218 on trade tremors and rate cut expectations - Potential targets and price forecastEUR/JPY Forecast: Support at 175.00 Holds the Key to Immediate Bullish ContinuationEconomic Calendar and Final Thoughts The most important issue for financial markets right now is the unstable relationship between the US and China, particularly ahead of two critical dates. Presidents Trump and Xi are scheduled to meet around October 29-31 at the APEC summit in Korea, just before the November 10th deadline when US tariffs on Chinese goods are set to jump significantly if no agreement is reached. Markets do appear more upbeat at the start of this week that a deal may be reached between the US and China. Later in the day markets will brace for Canadian PPI data and a few ECB policymakers speaking which could stoke some volatility. For more information on the week ahead, read Markets Weekly Outlook - Tesla, Netflix Earnings, US CPI and China's Five-Year Plan in Focus as US-China Tensions Simmer zoom_out_map For all market-moving economic releases and events, see the MarketPulse Economic Calendar. (click to enlarge) Chart of the Day - FTSE 100 Index From a technical standpoint, the FTSE 100 has broken back above the 200-day MA on Friday with the index eyeing a potential test of the 100-day MA at 9433. A break above the 100-day MA is needed if the FTSE is to continue its advance today. The RSI period-14 is hovering just below the 50 level which says that bearish momentum is still in play. A break above could be a sign that momentum is shifting to the bulls. Immediate support rests at 9357 before the 9338 and 9285 handles come into focus. Immediate resistance rests at 9433 before the 9500 and 9550 handles come into focus. FTSE 100 Index Daily Chart, October 20. 2025 zoom_out_map Source: TradingView.com (click to enlarge) Follow Zain on Twitter/X for Additional Market News and Insights @zvawda 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.

Finally the crypto market is showing signs of a steady recovery as BTC .cwp-coin-chart svg path { stroke-width: 0.65 !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-graph-container.positive svg path:nth-of-type(2) { stroke: #008868 !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-trend.positive { color: #008868 !important; background-color: transparent !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-popup-holder .cwp-coin-trend.positive { border: 1px solid #008868; border-radius: 3px; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-trend.positive::before { border-bottom: 4px solid #008868 !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-price-holder .cwp-coin-trend-holder .cwp-trend { background-color: transparent !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-graph-container.negative svg path:nth-of-type(2) { stroke: #A90C0C !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-popup-holder .cwp-coin-trend.negative { border: 1px solid #A90C0C; border-radius: 3px; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-trend.negative { color: #A90C0C !important; background-color: transparent !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-trend.negative::before { border-top: 4px solid #A90C0C !important; } Bitcoin BTC $111,206.65 1.28% Bitcoin BTC Price $111,206.65 1.28% /24h Volume in 24h $51.87B Price 7d Today’s market recovery reflects a blend of macro optimism and renewed technical strength. Whether this uptrend can hold will depend on Friday’s CPI data. There are no live updates available yet. Please check back soon! The post [LIVE] Crypto News Today, October 20 – Why Is Crypto Up Today? Market Recovers as Bitcoin Reclaims $110K and Ethereum $4K: Best Crypto to Buy? appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

On Friday, the EUR/USD pair rebounded from the 38.2% Fibonacci retracement level at 1.1718, turned in favor of the U.S. dollar, and fell to the support zone 1.1645–1.1656. A rebound from this zone would work in favor of the European currency, resuming growth toward 1.1718. If the pair consolidates below the 1.1645–1.1656 level, it will increase the likelihood of continued decline toward the next Fibonacci retracement level at 61.8% (1.1594). The wave pattern on the hourly chart remains simple and clear. The last upward wave broke above the previous peak, while the last completed downward wave failed to break below the previous low. Thus, the trend has now shifted to bullish. Recent labor market data, changed FOMC monetary policy expectations, new U.S. aggression toward China, and the ongoing government shutdown all support the bullish side. On Friday, there were no strong reasons for bullish traders to retreat. However, Donald Trump slightly softened his rhetoric toward China, stating that the two countries might soon sign a trade agreement. The market immediately reacted with a surge of optimism. Let me remind you that Trump has been pressuring China throughout 2025. Tariff rates on imports keep changing — they rise, then fall. The U.S. president constantly alternates between announcing negotiations and increasing tariffs, effectively nullifying any progress made in earlier discussions. At this point, there is no trade deal, despite Trump talking about it for several months. What actually exists is an escalating trade war that grows worse by the day. China continues to respond blow for blow, while the U.S. reacts to every Chinese move as an act of hostility or disrespect. There is no end in sight to this conflict. I believe another escalation — or even a complete breakdown of relations between Beijing and Washington — is far more likely than a trade deal by the end of 2025. Thus, I see no reason to buy the dollar, especially amid a bullish trend. On the 4-hour chart, the pair consolidated above 1.1680 and the downward trend channel after forming a bullish divergence on the CCI indicator. Therefore, the upward movement may continue toward the next Fibonacci retracement level at 161.8% (1.1854). This is yet another factor in favor of bullish traders and the decline of the U.S. dollar. No new emerging divergences are observed today on any indicator. Commitments of Traders (COT) Report: During the last reporting week, professional traders closed 789 long positions and opened 2,625 short positions. Despite this, the sentiment of the "Non-commercial" group remains bullish, largely thanks to Donald Trump, and continues to strengthen over time. The total number of long positions held by speculators is now 252,000, while short positions amount to 138,000 — nearly a twofold difference. Also, note the large number of green cells in the table above, which indicate strong growth in positions favoring the euro. In most cases, interest in the euro is increasing, while interest in the dollar is declining. For 33 consecutive weeks, large traders have been reducing short positions and increasing long positions. Donald Trump's policies remain the most significant factor for traders, as they may cause long-term structural problems for the U.S. economy. Despite the signing of several trade agreements, many key economic indicators continue to show decline. Economic Calendar for the U.S. and the Eurozone: October 20: The economic calendar contains no significant events. Thus, the news background will not influence market sentiment on Monday. EUR/USD Forecast and Trading Recommendations: Sell positions were possible after a rebound from 1.1718 on the hourly chart with a target at 1.1656 (target reached). New sales can be considered after closing below the 1.1645–1.1656 level, targeting 1.1594. Buy positions can be considered today after a rebound from the 1.1645–1.1656 level, targeting 1.1718. Fibonacci grids are constructed as follows: On the hourly chart — between 1.1392 and 1.1919On the 4-hour chart — between 1.1214 and 1.0179The material has been provided by InstaForex Company - www.instaforex.com

What to Know: $SOL is pushing to $250 following a 16-second mysterious teaser by Solana Foundation on X, announcing something coming today The community believes the devs hint at the Solana debit card The Solana ecosystem outpaced all other blockchains in terms of fee revenue, daily transactions, and daily users Snorter Token’s ($SNORT) $5.1M presale ends in just five hours, as predictions attach an 843% ROI to $SNORT by the end of 2025 $SOL is on a green arc to $250 after gaining 4.21% in the last 24 hours and climbing. The main catalyst for the surge is Solana Foundation’s teaser, announcing something big coming October 20. The Star Wars-inspired video only lasts 16 seconds and only features the Solana log and the date 10.20.2025. The community immediately went to work to predict what the reveal will be about and most point at the Solana card. $SOL needed the hype if we go by last week’s performance, which saw the coin dropping from $211 to $175 in a span of just three days. We’re back at $194 at the time of writing in the middle of a sustained push that could take $SOL to $250 and beyond if momentum holds. This is bullish for Snorter Token’s ($SNORT) $5.1M presale which is set to end in less than six hours. Can $SOL Reach $250 by the End of 2025? The market is bullish for Solana right now and the community believes $SOL will reach another ATH this Q4. Analyst Ali, one of the loudest pro-$SOL voices on X, hints at a $210 price tag soon, based on $SOL’s chart pattern. With $210 out of the way, the next pit stop could be $250 before another consolidation phase around the $220 mark. Unless the momentum holds and the coin goes even higher, which it might. Grayscale’s recent report, calling Solana ‘crypto’s financial bazaar’, could be one of the main catalysts for Q4’s $SOL. The report assesses Solana’s market performance over the last five years and notices an interesting trend: Solana is growing fast. So fast, in fact, that it blows all other blockchains out of the water. Despite a market cap of $128.4B, third in line after Ethereum’s $549.4B and BNB’s $160.5B, Solana has 10 times the daily transaction volume of BNB and almost 70 times that of Ethereum. These numbers grew massively over the last year, according to another Grayscale report. The 2024 figures recorded a market cap of $78.3B and 27,297 daily transactions, highlighting a massive growth rate in the span of just 12 months. The blockchain’s fee revenue also jumped from $207.7 to $2,247 during that same timeframe, which, together with the 4x daily transaction volume boost between 2024 and 2025, suggests high user participation. In other words, the Solana ecosystem is growing fast and, according to Grayscale, we have three reasons for that: The first is the average transaction fee of just $0.02, or $0.001 during 2025 thanks to Solana limiting fee competition to ‘specific in-demand applications’ The second is Solana’s ‘depth and diversity in its on-chain activity’ to levels unmatched by other blockchains, as Grayscale explains Finally, we have the Alpenglow upgrade that seeks to replace TowerBFT and drop Solana’s finality times from the 12-13-second range to as low as 100-150 milliseconds This creates an extremely bullish context for Solana, which could support $SOL’s marathon to $250 and beyond by the end of the year. This brings us to Snorter Token’s $5.1M presale which is set to end in just a few hours. Last Chance to Buy Your $SNORT Before It Reaches DEXs Snorter Token ($SNORT) is reaching the end of its $5.1M presale with just 5 hours and 40 minutes left on the clock at the time of writing. If you want to buy $SNORT at its presale price, it’s either now or never. But what is Snorter Token? Snorter Token fuels the Snorter ecosystem and the ravenous Aardvark, who packs a serious appetite for hot tokens. This is the Snorter Bot, the coin hunter specialized in sniffing and sniping the hottest prospects on the market in milliseconds after liquidity appears. Snorter Bot is the answer to all of the problems associated with manual coin hunting: risky, suboptimal, and technically overloaded. The Bot simplifies the process by centralizing its activity in the Telegram chat, eliminating the need for multiple wallets and browser extensions. It also keeps your funds safe thanks to its integrated scam detectors, which protect against honeypots and rug pulls. With fees of 0.85%, Snorter Bot is the cheapest of any trading bot at launch, making it great for low-capital beginner traders. The presale reached an impressive $5,188,804.58 at the time of writing, showcasing the investors’ confidence in its utility and meme potential. But should you buy in and will $SNORT pop? Based on the project’s specs, as detailed in the whitepaper, and the community support behind it, our price prediction for $SNORT puts the token at $1.02 by the end of 2025. By 2030, the coin could reach $1.50 or higher, especially if the ecosystem sees mainstream adoption. But even if you’re not interested in a 5-year investment strategy, buying $SNORT right now at the presale price of $0.1081 could reward you with an 843% ROI by the end of the year, which is two months away. So, whether you want to diversify your long-term portfolio or simply target a quick two-month snipe, $SNORT is still available for 5 more hours. This isn’t financial advice. Do your own research (DYOR) before investing. Authored by Aaron Walker, NewsBTC: https://www.newsbtc.com/news/sol-rally-250-snorter-token-presale-ends-today

The ZRO price is under intense market scrutiny today as LayerZero crypto prepares for one of its most significant token unlock events yet, releasing over 24.7M ZRO tokens (worth roughly ~$41M) into circulation on October 20, 2025. With crypto markets already fragile, analysts warn that this could trigger long-term volatility, potentially leading to a sharp decline in ZRO’s value. The unlock represents nearly 23% of the current circulating supply, raising fears of a significant supply shock that may overwhelm buy-side liquidity if large holders begin to sell. Market Cap 24h 7d 30d 1y All Time What Is LayerZero and Why Is It Such a Big Deal in Crypto? LayerZero is a cross-chain interoperability protocol that connects over 50 blockchains, enabling seamless asset transfers and communication between networks. It’s designed to power DeFi, NFT, and gaming ecosystems by replacing centralised bridges with secure, efficient on-chain messaging. (Source – layerzero) The project’s native token, .cwp-coin-chart svg path { stroke-width: 0.65 !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-graph-container.positive svg path:nth-of-type(2) { stroke: #008868 !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-trend.positive { color: #008868 !important; background-color: transparent !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-popup-holder .cwp-coin-trend.positive { border: 1px solid #008868; border-radius: 3px; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-trend.positive::before { border-bottom: 4px solid #008868 !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-price-holder .cwp-coin-trend-holder .cwp-trend { background-color: transparent !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-graph-container.negative svg path:nth-of-type(2) { stroke: #A90C0C !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-popup-holder .cwp-coin-trend.negative { border: 1px solid #A90C0C; border-radius: 3px; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-trend.negative { color: #A90C0C !important; background-color: transparent !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-trend.negative::before { border-top: 4px solid #A90C0C !important; } LayerZero ZRO $1.74 1.93% LayerZero ZRO Price $1.74 1.93% /24h Volume in 24h $37.16M Price 7d Moreover, LayerZero’s unlock calendar is public and predictable, which allows the market to price in future releases. Transparency and consistent communication could help steady sentiment and attract opportunistic buyers once the dust settles. DISCOVER: 15+ Upcoming Coinbase Listings to Watch in 2025 What Does the Technicals Say About LayerZero’s Price Pre Unlock? On daily time frame we can see that ZRO price have reclaimed the $1.63 support line after the October 10, 2025 flash crash. Furthermore price have been consolidating under the resistance of 200 EMA and SMA lines forming big descending triangle pattern. This creates a resistance around $2.2 price level. (Source – TradingView) On 4 hour time frame we can see that RSI indicator is creating hidden bullish divergence and MACD already flipped positive. A parallel channel suggest that from here price can push for $2.5 acting as sell the news event. We can see that past couple of days volume is over the average which usually form a bottom or top. (Source – TradingView) If ZRO price manage to regain the $2.5 region it means the next resistance is at $3.5 which will leave traders with hefty 100% gains. DISCOVER: 10+ Next Crypto to 100X In 2025 Join The 99Bitcoins News Discord Here For The Latest Market Updates Key Takeaways More than $41M will be released today in the biggest ZRO token unlock. Is this going to be “sell the news” event or price going to dip further? The post Analyst Signals Alarm For LayerZero: $40M ZRO Unlock Could Devastate ZRO Price – Here’s Why appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

After finishing up its crash over the weekend, the Bitcoin price seems to be stabilizing as market sentiment starts to move positively once again. However, this has not done much to eliminate the bearish expectations that have erupted following the October 10 liquidation event. As opposed to the expectations that the Bitcoin price will see a recovery bounce that sends it to new all-time highs, crypto pundit MMBTrader has revealed what they call the ‘Whale Buy Zone’ to snap up some ‘cheap’ Bitcoin. Wait For The Bitcoin Price To Crash Below $90,000 Presently, the Bitcoin price is still trending above $100,000 and has held this psychological level even through the multiple crashes that have rocked the crypto market. This constitutes an over 10% crash from the $126,000 all-time high that was recorded back in early October. Despite the decline below $108,000, crypto analyst MMBTrader tells investors that this may not be the best time to actually buy the cryptocurrency. Instead, they advise that investors wait to buy ‘cheap’ Bitcoin at the levels when the whales will be likely to start buying the cryptocurrency again. This whale buy zone is placed below $90,000 and could be as low as $87,000 before support is established. The reasoning behind this is that the Bitcoin price will be trending near the 0.38 and 0.5 Fibonacci levels, which is historically when the Bitcoin price corrections have usually ended. From here, the price is likely to start moving upward with all of the whale buying boosting its momentum. Newer traders entering the market are expected to actually panic and sell their tokens for a between 15% and 40% loss before exiting the market. Then, the Bitcoin price is likely to pump after these weak hands have exited, and the analyst expects that BTC will then put in a new all-time high around $130,000-$140,000. Once this happens, then the newer traders who exited are expecting to start FOMO buying again, with the cycle expected to repeat itself. At this point, investors who bought below $90,000 will be seeing a notable profit on their investments. Stay Sharp And Stick To A Strategy Amid all of this, the crypto analyst advises investors to stick to their strategy and strict risk management when trading cryptocurrencies. The Bitcoin price often moves based on market news, but it is hard to tell what direction each news would take the price in, and it is best to stick to the established strategy long before the news and to set stop loss and take profit levels. MMBTrader also advises about panic buying and selling due to news. Instead, focus on having a good mindset regardless of how a trade goes. This is regardless of whether a trade ended in a win or a loss; it is important to maintain the right mindset.

On the hourly chart, the GBP/USD pair on Friday rebounded from the 76.4% Fibonacci retracement level at 1.3460 (red dashed line), reversed in favor of the U.S. dollar, and fell toward the 50.0% Fibonacci level at 1.3387, according to the updated Fibonacci grid. A rebound from 1.3387 worked in favor of the British pound, leading to renewed growth toward 1.3460. Today, another rebound from this level may again allow traders to expect a slight decline in quotes, while a consolidation above it will increase the likelihood of continued growth toward the next corrective level of 100.0% (1.3526). The wave pattern has shifted to a bullish configuration almost in a single day. The last completed downward wave broke the previous low, but the latest upward wave also broke the previous peak. The news background in recent weeks has been negative for the U.S. dollar, yet bullish traders have not taken advantage of this to push higher. Now they are starting to spread their wings. On Friday, there was no significant news from either the UK or the U.S., but this week several reports are expected that deserve attention. The most important of these is the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI), which continues to influence the FOMC's monetary policy. In recent months, inflation in the U.S. has been rising, which may restrain the Federal Reserve's dovish impulses. At the same time, there is no new data on the labor market or unemployment. The FOMC is already set on continuing its monetary easing, so inflation is unlikely to affect decisions before the end of the year — but it may play a bigger role later on. Today, Monday, there will be no significant news background, so trading will have to rely solely on graphical analysis. In my view, pressure on the dollar will persist, as the U.S. government shutdown situation remains unresolved, and the U.S.–China conflict continues. The negotiations scheduled for November may not take place or may end without results. China is not willing to blindly follow Trump's ultimatums, so I believe a new escalation of the trade war is more likely than a trade deal. On the 4-hour chart, the pair turned in favor of the British pound after forming a bullish divergence on the CCI indicator and rose toward the 100.0% Fibonacci retracement level at 1.3435. A rebound from this level would allow traders to expect a reversal in favor of the U.S. dollar and a moderate decline toward 1.3339. A consolidation above this level will increase the probability of continued growth toward the next 127.2% Fibonacci level at 1.3795. No new divergences are currently observed on any indicators. Commitments of Traders (COT) Report: The sentiment of the "Non-commercial" trader category became more bullish during the last reporting week. The number of long positions held by speculators increased by 3,704, while the number of short positions decreased by 912. The gap between longs and shorts now stands at approximately 85,000 vs. 86,000, showing that bullish traders are once again tipping the scales in their favor. In my opinion, the British pound still faces some downside potential, but with each passing month, the U.S. dollar looks weaker and weaker. Previously, traders were worried about Donald Trump's protectionist policies, unsure of their long-term impact. Now, however, they are beginning to fear the consequences of those policies: a possible recession, the constant introduction of new tariffs, and Trump's conflict with the Federal Reserve, which could make the regulator politically dependent on the White House. Thus, the British pound now appears far less vulnerable than the U.S. currency. Economic Calendar for the U.S. and the U.K.: October 20: The economic calendar contains no significant events. The information background will not influence market sentiment on Monday. Forecast for GBP/USD and Trading Recommendations: Sell positions: Possible after a rebound from 1.3460 on the hourly chart, targeting 1.3419–1.3425 and 1.3387. Buy positions: Could be considered after a rebound from 1.3387, or after closing above the 1.3419–1.3425 zone, with a target at 1.3460. A consolidation above 1.3460 will allow traders to hold long positions with a target at 1.3526. Fibonacci grids are built as follows: On the hourly chart — from 1.3526 to 1.3247On the 4-hour chart — from 1.3431 to 1.2104The material has been provided by InstaForex Company - www.instaforex.com

Trend Analysis This week, from the level of 1.3429 (the closing price of the last weekly candle), the price may begin moving downward toward 1.3141 — the 38.2% retracement level (red dashed line). Upon testing this level, the price may retrace upward toward 1.3270 — the historical support level (blue dashed line). Fig. 1 (Weekly Chart) Comprehensive Analysis:Indicator analysis — downwardFibonacci levels — downwardVolume — downwardCandlestick analysis — downwardTrend analysis — downwardBollinger Bands — downwardMonthly chart — downwardOverall conclusion: During the week, the GBP/USD price is most likely to follow a downward trend, forming a black weekly candle with a first upper shadow (Monday — upward movement) and a second lower shadow (Friday — upward movement). Alternative Scenario: From the level of 1.3429 (the closing price of the last weekly candle), the price may begin moving downward toward 1.3369 — the historical support level (blue dashed line). Upon reaching this level, the price may move upward toward 1.3389 — the 23.6% retracement level (red dashed line). The material has been provided by InstaForex Company - www.instaforex.com