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The 4-hour wave pattern for EUR/USD has changed — unfortunately, not for the better. It's still too early to conclude that the upward phase of the trend is over, but the latest decline in the euro has made it necessary to adjust the wave count. We now see a series of three-wave structures (a-b-c), which can be assumed to be part of the larger wave 4 within the broader uptrend. In this case, wave 4 has taken on an unnaturally extended form, but overall, the wave structure remains coherent. The upward trend continues to form, while the fundamental background still largely fails to support the U.S. dollar. The trade war launched by Donald Trump continues. The confrontation with the Federal Reserve continues as well. The market's dovish expectations regarding Fed rate cuts are increasing. Meanwhile, the U.S. government shutdown persists. The market remains unimpressed with the results of Trump's first nine months in office, despite the fact that economic growth reached nearly 4% in the second quarter. In my view, the formation of the upward section of the trend is not yet complete, with potential targets extending as high as the 1.25 level. Based on this, the euro may continue to decline for a while longer — even without any fundamental justification (as has been the case over the past three weeks) — while the wave structure will still maintain its overall integrity. The EUR/USD rate fell by 30 basis points on Tuesday morning, once again raising some questions. Let me remind you that there are still plenty of reasons to expect growth in this pair. First, the wave pattern suggests the formation of a new upward sequence following another three-wave corrective structure. Second, the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting, where the FOMC is almost certain to cut interest rates, supports this outlook. Third, the ongoing U.S. government shutdown, which shows no signs of ending anytime soon. Fourth, the continued trade tensions between the U.S. and China. And fifth, the protests and rallies against Donald Trump, which over the weekend spread across half of America. Although we have not yet seen the expected decline in the U.S. dollar, we also haven't observed any strong appreciation in recent months. The last trading peak of 2025 was recorded at 1.1917, while the current rate is hovering around the 1.16 area. Thus, from its 2025 high, the dollar has regained about 3 cents, having lost roughly 16–17 cents over the course of the year. From this, we can conclude that the market is in no hurry to buy or sell, but rather waiting for direction. General ConclusionsBased on the current EUR/USD analysis, I conclude that the pair is still building its upward trend segment. The wave structure remains highly dependent on the news background, particularly on Trump's policy decisions and the foreign and domestic agenda of the new U.S. administration. The targets of the current trend may extend up to the 1.25 level. At the moment, we are likely witnessing the formation of a corrective wave 4, which is nearing completion but has taken on a complex and extended shape. Therefore, in the near term, I continue to focus only on buy positions. By the end of the year, I expect the euro to rise toward 1.2245, corresponding to 200% on the Fibonacci scale. At a smaller scale, the entire upward section of the trend is clearly visible. The wave pattern is not perfectly standard, as the corrective waves vary in length — for example, the larger wave 2 is smaller than the inner wave 2 within wave 3. However, such cases are not uncommon. I remind traders that it's best to identify clear and simple structures on the chart rather than trying to label every single sub-wave. Currently, the upward structure looks almost flawless. Key Principles of My Analysis Wave structures should be simple and clear. Complex structures are difficult to trade and often lead to revisions.If you're uncertain about market conditions, it's better to stay out.There can never be 100% certainty about market direction. Always use protective Stop Loss orders.Wave analysis can and should be combined with other analytical methods and trading strategies.The material has been provided by InstaForex Company - www.instaforex.com

The wave pattern for GBP/USD still indicates the formation of an upward wave pattern, although in recent weeks it has become complex and ambiguous. The pound has fallen too sharply, making the uptrend that began on August 1 look unclear. The first thought that comes to mind is a complication of the presumed wave 4, which may take a three-wave form, with each of its sub-waves also subdividing into three smaller waves. In this case, a decline toward the 1.31 and 1.30 levels could be expected. However, the downward wave pattern that began on September 17 has already taken the shape of a three-wave structure. From here, it could either evolve into a five-wave formation or transition into the start of a new upward wave sequence. In any case, I expect only growth in quotes, regardless of the wave structure. In my opinion, the fundamental background is now so one-sided that no other outcome seems likely. However, in recent weeks, buyers have shown no initiative. At the moment, much on the currency market depends on Donald Trump's policies. The market fears potential Fed policy easing due to labor market weakness and Trump's pressure on the central bank. At the same time, Trump continues to introduce new tariff packages, indicating the continuation of the global trade war. As a result, the news background remains unfavorable for the U.S. dollar. The GBP/USD rate declined slightly on Tuesday, but once again with extremely low volatility. Similar to EUR/USD, we observed another three-wave corrective structure, suggesting that the market may now be building a new upward sequence. Presumably, the first wave of this sequence has already formed, and the second wave is currently unfolding. Tomorrow morning, the U.K. inflation report will be released — data that could wake the market up. Economists expect the Consumer Price Index (CPI) to rise to 4%, confirming the overall trend of acceleration that the Bank of England (BoE) continues to downplay. It's worth recalling that some BoE policymakers believe inflation will neither increase further nor remain persistently high. However, the actual figures show quite a different picture. At the beginning of the year, BoE Governor Andrew Bailey warned of the possibility of faster price growth. As we can now see, Mr. Bailey was right. The question is — what to do with this level of inflation? Tomorrow's data could show inflation hitting 4%, which is twice the Bank of England's target. In my view, such a figure will prevent the BoE from launching another round of monetary easing before the end of this year. If this assumption proves correct, the market gains another strong reason to buy the pound, especially since next week the Federal Reserve is 99% likely to cut interest rates for the second consecutive time. General ConclusionsThe wave picture for GBP/USD has evolved. We are still dealing with an upward impulsive segment of the trend, but its internal wave structure is becoming more complex. Wave 4 is taking on a three-wave form, and its structure is much longer than that of wave 2. The latest three-wave decline appears to be complete. If that is indeed the case, then the pair's upward movement within the global wave structure could continue, with initial targets near 1.38 and 1.40. The larger-scale wave pattern looks almost perfect, even though wave 4 slightly exceeded the top of wave 1. However, let's remember that perfect wave structures exist only in textbooks—in practice, things are far more complex. At the moment, I see no reason to consider alternative scenarios to the bullish segment of the trend. Key Principles of My Analysis Wave structures should be simple and clear. Complex patterns are difficult to trade and often lead to changes.If you are uncertain about market behavior, it's better to stay out.There can never be 100% certainty about the direction of movement. Always use Stop Loss orders for protection.Wave analysis can and should be combined with other forms of analysis and trading strategies.The material has been provided by InstaForex Company - www.instaforex.com

Most Read: Tesla (TSLA) Q3 2025 Earnings Preview: Why Record Deliveries Still Mean a Profit Margin Squeeze Gold prices saw a sharp decline on Tuesday, on track for their steepest daily drop in five years, as investors sold the precious metal. A stronger US dollar and the decision by traders to take profits caused the price to fall significantly. This was compounded by US President Trump who softened his stance regarding a deal with China, reassuring the public that everything would "be fine" and that the US wanted to "help China, not hurt it." This slight shift in tone offered some relief to nervous markets and weighed on safe haven appeal. Prices scaled an all-time peak of $4,381.21 on Monday with dips being bought aggressively over the past week. We have seen some volatile pullbacks in that timeframe whenever a fresh high has been printed which could have been a sign of some nerves given the precious metals impressive rally in 2025. Some of the hesitation and the pullback today may be attributed to profit taking coupled with optimism around a US-China deal. There is also a possibility that market participants may want to unwind some positions ahead of the US inflation data release on Friday. Analysts at Citi said in a note they expect an end to the ongoing U.S. government shutdown, as well as US-China trade deal announcements, which could further lead to improved sentiment and potentially weigh on Gold prices. Technical Analysis - Gold (XAU/USD) From a technical standpoint, Gold did print a double top this morning on the four-hour timeframe with a break below the neckline occurring as well. Now looking at the potential target prices based on the rules of a double top pattern and the price would be around the $4020/oz mark. This suggests that Gold's fall may not be over and further downside could materialize in the days ahead. We could get two scenarios for Gold prices next move. The first one could be a move higher after today's fall which could retest the neckline break around the $4220/oz mark. Now a rejection at this level could be the start of the next leg to the downside which could see price reach the pattern completion around the $4020 mark. The second scenario may see Gold bulls fail to push prices higher and thus we could see prices continue to decline immediately toward the $4020/oz target without any pullback. At this stage both scenarios remain viable and price action on the one-hour and 15-minute charts may be monitored for clues. Gold (XAU/USD) Daily Chart, October 21, 2025 zoom_out_map Source: TradingView (click to enlarge) Client Sentiment Data - XAU/USD Looking at OANDA client sentiment data and market participants are Long on Gold with 76% of traders net-long. I prefer to take a contrarian view toward crowd sentiment and thus the fact that the majority of traders are net-long suggests that Gold prices could continue to slide in the near-term. 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.

Binance Coin (BNB) has fallen sharply this week, sliding 5% in the past 24 hours and over 12% in the last seven days, as new scam alerts and a high-profile memecoin rug pull shake confidence in the BNB Chain ecosystem. The token currently trades around $1,060, marking its lowest level in nearly a month. The downturn comes as Binance co-founders Changpeng “CZ” Zhao and Yi He warn investors about a wave of phishing scams and fake memecoin airdrops spreading through social media. In one of the most damaging incidents, the official X (formerly Twitter) account of BNB Chain, followed by nearly four million users, was hijacked to promote a fraudulent token campaign linked to a fake airdrop. CZ and Yi He Sound the Alarm CZ took to X to issue a direct warning, “Official accounts do not endorse any particular memecoin.” He cautioned users against interacting with suspicious contract addresses or promotional posts, noting that scammers increasingly exploit verified profiles to appear legitimate. Yi He echoed these concerns, reminding traders that responsibility also lies with users. “Please, while everyone is doing on-chain investments, also take responsibility for your own actions,” she stated. The recent “Sir Pancake” scam, a fake token that generated $20 million in volume before collapsing, shows the scale of the problem. Data suggests that roughly 2.5% of new tokens launched on BNB Chain since 2022 have exhibited scam-like behavior, often disappearing within hours of launch. Meme-Coin Frenzy Tests Binance Coin (BNB) Investors BNB Chain has become a hub for meme coin speculation, but with enthusiasm comes risk. The latest wave of exploits shows that even platforms with strong security reputations remain vulnerable when hype outpaces due diligence. Tokens launched on the BNB Chain have produced massive gains, one trader converted $3,500 into nearly $7.9 million in just days. That frenzy has fueled ecosystem activity and attracted speculative capital, but it has also exposed Binance Coin (BNB) and its holders to heightened risk. Binance Coin (BNB) saw its bullish momentum reach new heights earlier this cycle, with some analysts projecting a run toward $1,500 and beyond. A recent forecast suggested BNB could hit up to $1,610.44 at its peak. BNB did indeed register a fresh all-time high above $1,200 in early October 2025. However, the euphoria has cooled as broader market conditions turned sour and infrastructure issues crept in. Binance Coin has slipped back toward $1,100 as the crypto market pulled back, and the BNB Chain faced multiple disruptions, including scam projects that have significantly exposed BNB investors. Cover image from ChatGPT, BNBUSD chart from Tradingview

In a market update on Oct. 10, technical analyst Nik Patel (@OstiumLabs) argued that Ethereum is approaching a make-or-break zone where the next few sessions could define whether the advance resumes or a deeper unwind unfolds. With spot ETH quoted around $4,000, Patel anchored his thesis to a tight cluster of reclaim and invalidation levels on both ETH/USD and ETH/BTC, emphasizing that lower-timeframe behavior must align with higher-timeframe structure to keep the bullish path open. Key Price Levels For Ethereum Now On the weekly ETH/USD chart, Patel said the market “wicked lower into the August open last week but held above the previous weekly low and trendline support,” resulting in an inside week that nevertheless closed “marginally below that major pivot.” The pivot is explicit: “We want to see this pivot at $4,093 reclaimed immediately and not flipped into resistance here on the lower timeframes, or else we could expect another flush of the lows towards that 2025 open.” If buyers do force the reclaim, Patel expects last week’s action to stand as a quarterly low: “If we do reclaim $4,093 here, which is what I expect, we should have our quarterly low now in and I would want to see $4,400 flipped into support for the move higher into all-time highs and beyond.” He framed the weekly invalidation at $3,700, warning that a close below would put the yearly open on watch as “last-stand support” for the bullish structure; failure there risks “a much bigger unwind back into $2,850.” Patel’s base case remained constructive: “acceptance back above $4,093 into next week and then a close above $4,400 for October, leading to new highs through $5,000 in early November and a very strong month for ETH.” The daily ETH/USD read connects that high-timeframe blueprint to momentum and market structure. Patel noted “momentum exhaustion into the lows” followed by a higher-low last week, a formation that now must be defended. He wants to see the sequence reassert itself with a drive above the mid-range and a subsequent higher-low above the weekly pivot: “we absolutely want to see this structure now protected and price to form a higher-high above the mid-range at $4,352 and then another higher-low above $4,093 before a breakout higher and a push towards fresh highs.” For confirmation of an impulsive leg, he flagged a trendline break, a flip of the ATH-anchored VWAP into support, and an RSI regime shift: “If we get a trendline breakout and price flips that ATH VWAP into support with daily RSI above 50, I’d expect a move into $4,950 very swiftly, followed by price discovery in November.” The daily invalidation mirrors the weekly logic: if $4,093 acts as resistance and the market pushes below $3,700—then closes beneath it—“we’re absolutely retesting the yearly open,” in his view. ETH Vs. BTC Against Bitcoin, Patel contends that the relative pair has likely printed its Q4 low. On the weekly ETH/BTC chart, price was rejected at trendline resistance, then retraced to the yearly open and held, closing “marginally green” while respecting trendline support off the 2025 lows. “It is my view that the Q4 low for the pair has formed here,” he wrote, adding that a retest and break above the descending boundary into early November would set the stage for a measured expansion: “acceptance above 0.0417 opens up the next leg higher into 0.055.” He placed weekly invalidation at 0.0319. The daily ETH/BTC map refines those signals into actionable levels. Price “marked out that low between 0.0319 and the yearly open before bouncing hard and reclaiming 0.036 as support.” Ideally, 0.036 now acts as a springboard; if not, Patel allows for a higher-low “above the 0.0319 level before continuation higher.” The tactical tell would be a flip of nearby supply: “If we can flip 0.0379 as reclaimed support here, that would be promising for the view that a trendline breakout is imminent, following which I would expect 0.0417 to be taken out and price to head higher, with minor resistance above that at 0.049 before 0.055.” He also identified a confluence band below: “We have a confluence of support between 0.0293 and 0.0319, so flipping that range into resistance would be very bearish ETH/BTC.” Taken together, Patel’s Oct. 10 blueprint hinges on three synchronizations: ETH/USD must swiftly reclaim and defend $4,093; $4,400 must convert from ceiling to floor to clear the runway toward prior highs and a potential $4,950 extension; and ETH/BTC should drive through 0.0379 and then 0.0417 to confirm relative-strength breadth beneath any dollar-denominated breakout. The downside is equally crisp: failure to reclaim $4,093, a weekly close below $3,700, and a subsequent loss of the yearly open would validate the risk that, in Patel’s words, Ethereum could “unwind back into $2,850.” At press time, ETH traded at $3,872.

Most Read: USD/CAD Price Outlook: Consolidation Above Key 1.4000 Handle. What Next for the Loonie? Tesla’s TSLA third-quarter 2025 financial results presents a challenging picture for market participants. On the one hand the company sold a record number of cars but it likely came at the expense of profit. What to Expect? Tesla achieved its highest-ever vehicle deliveries and energy sales in the third quarter. However, analysts expect that to show a drop in profit per share (EPS) of about 25% (from $0.72 last year down to around $0.53-$0.55 this year), despite a small increase in revenue (around 4% to 6%). This means sales grew through aggressively cutting prices, which hurt the company's profit quality. Looking at the earnings release, the stock's current price is very high and trades well above the average analyst price target of around $365. This means the stock's value may depend less on these actual car sales and profit numbers and much more on investor belief in the company's ambitious, long-term plans for AI, self-driving cars, and robotics. zoom_out_map Source: LSEG, TradingKey Q3 2025 Operational Performance: The Baseline and the Cliff Edge Vehicle Volume Tesla delivered a record 497,099 vehicles in the third quarter, which was more than it produced. This means the company used up its stored inventory to hit that number. This record was largely due to a short-term boost: many buyers rushed to finalize purchases before the $7,500 federal electric vehicle (EV) tax credit expired at the end of September. This created a temporary surge by pulling sales forward, which almost guarantees a noticeable slowdown in vehicle demand during the fourth quarter of 2025 and into 2026. Therefore, what management says about future sales targets is more important than the past record numbers. Energy Segment Strength The good news comes from Tesla's Energy segment, which acts as a stable counter-balance. This segment also hit a record, deploying 12.5 GWh of battery storage, driven by high demand from the booming AI industry and its need for power-hungry data centers. This growing, high-margin energy business is expected to slightly increase the company's overall profit margin, helping to lessen the negative effect of the price cuts in the car business. Financial Consensus and Sensitivity Analysis: The Margin Squeeze The most critical figure investors will scrutinize is the Automotive Gross Margin (excluding regulatory credits). Analysts expect the profit margin on cars (Automotive Gross Margin) to be around 16.5% to 17.0%, which is less than half of what it was at its peak in 2021. This shows that the record number of cars sold were achieved through aggressive price cuts. Furthermore, the small amount of high-profit revenue Tesla gets from selling regulatory credits to other automakers is expected to disappear completely, making strong core car profitability even more critical. If the margin falls below 16.5%, it suggests that the cost of making the cars is dangerously high. One of the main reasons Tesla’s stock price is so high is because market participants are betting heavily on its future in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and robotics, not its current car profits. Market participants need to see concrete, believable updates on the launch of Full Self-Driving (FSD) and the Robotaxi/Cybercab service. If management fails to give solid timelines for these AI initiatives, the stock's high price premium could quickly collapse, as market participants have already priced in a lot of success in this area. A major non-business risk is the controversial $1 trillion pay package proposed for CEO Elon Musk. Influential shareholder advisors have asked investors to reject the "astronomical" package. This is a problem because Musk has warned he might take key AI projects outside of Tesla if his ownership stake isn't increased. This creates a risk that the essential AI strategy, the primary reason the stock is valued so highly, could be compromised by a failure in corporate leadership. Potential Implications for the Tesla Share Price The Q3 2025 earnings report is expected to be a major catalyst, with options pricing implying high volatility: a potential stock move of around 7.44% to 8.53%. If the news is good: meaning profits (margins) are better than expected, or there are convincing updates on the Robotaxi plans, the stock price could jump and challenge its previous record high of $488. If the news is bad: meaning profits or the forecast for the next quarter are disappointing (especially due to the expired tax credit), the stock is likely to fall quickly. Given that the stock is currently trading about 17% higher than what most analysts think it's actually worth (the $365 consensus), any bad news could rapidly push the price down to that lower, more realistic value. Tesla TSLA Daily Chart, October 21, 2025 zoom_out_map Source: TradingView 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. 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Hyperliquid (HYPE) has had a turbulent week as the broader altcoin market faces intense selling pressure. After weeks of steady growth, the token is now testing key support levels, with bulls struggling to regain control. Despite the ongoing correction across the crypto landscape, sentiment around Hyperliquid remains mixed — while traders brace for more downside, some optimistic analysts see potential for recovery in the coming weeks. According to fresh data from CryptoQuant, whales are going long on HYPE, signaling renewed confidence among large investors even as retail sentiment weakens. These whale moves often mark the early stages of a rebound, especially when they occur during heightened volatility. Analysts note that such positioning can indicate that smart money is preparing for a potential market reversal, or at least for a relief rally once selling pressure cools off. Still, the short-term outlook remains uncertain. With the market environment dominated by fear and liquidity thinning out, Hyperliquid’s price action in the coming days will be critical in determining whether it can hold its current support zone or if another leg down awaits. For now, all eyes are on whale behavior — and what it might be signaling next. Big Players Bet on a Hyperliquid Rebound Altcoin data analyst Kate Young Ju shared fresh insights into Hyperliquid’s futures market, revealing that the average order size has significantly increased, signaling that large investors — or “big players” — are positioning for a potential price surge. According to the data, institutional-scale orders have become more frequent over the past week, a clear indication that market participants with deep capital are starting to take calculated long positions despite the ongoing volatility. This comes after a remarkable year for Hyperliquid, which has rapidly emerged as one of the most innovative decentralized perpetual exchanges in the market. Built on its own high-performance Layer 1, Hyperliquid has attracted both traders and liquidity providers through features like zero gas fees, fast settlement, and native HYPE staking rewards. Since its early 2025 rally, the protocol has seen exponential growth in trading volumes and community engagement, solidifying its position among top DeFi derivatives platforms. The rise in futures order size reflects growing confidence that HYPE may recover from its recent drawdown. Historically, such activity often precedes a reversal, as whales and sophisticated traders tend to accumulate during market uncertainty. This accumulation phase suggests a potential shift in momentum — where smart money is preparing for the next leg up while retail sentiment remains cautious. If Hyperliquid’s price action stabilizes and macro conditions improve, this whale-driven accumulation could act as the foundation for a strong rebound phase. However, analysts warn that a lack of follow-through from retail traders or a broader crypto selloff could still dampen short-term momentum. For now, the data paints a compelling picture: big players are quietly betting that Hyperliquid’s story isn’t over — it might just be entering its next major chapter. HYPE Analysis: Testing Key Support After Weeks of Volatility Hyperliquid (HYPE) is currently trading around $35.6, down more than 6% on the day, as the token continues to face heavy selling pressure. The daily chart reveals that HYPE has entered a critical support zone near the 200-day moving average (red line), which sits around $34–$35. This level has acted as a strong base during previous corrections, particularly during April and July, when similar pullbacks led to renewed bullish momentum. However, price action has weakened notably after failing to reclaim the 50-day moving average (blue line) near $42, turning it into short-term resistance. The series of lower highs and sharp rejections from this zone highlight a market struggling to regain confidence. On a broader view, HYPE remains in an uptrend, but the structure is under pressure. If the token manages to consolidate above $35, it could attract buyers aiming for a rebound toward the $40–$42 area. Conversely, a breakdown below $34 could accelerate losses toward $28, the next significant support level. Featured image from ChatGPT, chart from TradingView.com

Today, the EUR/CAD pair fell below the key 1.6300 level and below the confluence of the 9- and 14-day EMAs, gradually shifting momentum in favor of the bears. Meanwhile, the Bank of Canada's quarterly business outlook surveys, published on Monday, confirmed market expectations of a possible rate cut later this month, putting pressure on the Canadian dollar. In addition, the decline in global oil prices continues to undermine the loonie, as the commodity-linked nature of Canada's currency contributes to its weakness—serving as one of the factors supporting EUR/CAD. However, today's positive Core CPI data from Canada managed to offset some of the euro's strength. On the other hand, the euro continues to show weakness after S&P Global Ratings downgraded France's credit rating from AA- to A+ due to growing fiscal risks. At the same time, the U.S. dollar's advance today has added further pressure on the euro, leaving the single currency doubly squeezed against the Canadian dollar.From a technical perspective, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) on the daily chart remains neutral. Prices have dropped below the confluence of the 9- and 14-day EMAs, finding support at 1.6280. Below this level, the next support lies at 1.6250, with a key downside level at 1.6166, below the psychological 1.6200 level. If bulls fail to defend this level, they will have no chance of recovery. The material has been provided by InstaForex Company - www.instaforex.com

Trade Analysis and Advice on Trading the Japanese Yen The price test of 151.28 in the first half of the day occurred when the MACD indicator had just begun moving downward from the zero line, confirming a correct entry point for selling the dollar. However, the pair did not experience a significant decline afterward. The yen fell sharply against the dollar today, as rumors spread that the Bank of Japan sees no urgent need to raise its key interest rate, despite the economy moving closer to achieving its inflation target. During the U.S. trading session, there are no scheduled U.S. economic releases, so the main focus will be on the speech by FOMC member Christopher Waller. However, his remarks may not touch on the outlook for monetary policy, so the dollar is unlikely to face strong selling pressure. At the same time, market participants are paying close attention to U.S.–China trade relations, which appear to have stalled again. Any delays or uncertainties on this issue could trigger a small wave of yen buying, leading to a short-term correction in the pair after its sharp rise. As for intraday strategy, I will mainly rely on the implementation of scenarios #1 and #2. Buy Signal Scenario #1: Today, I plan to buy USD/JPY when the price reaches around 152.10 (green line on the chart), with a target of rising to 152.75 (the thicker green line). Around 152.75, I plan to exit buy positions and open sell positions in the opposite direction, expecting a 30–35 point pullback from that level. Further growth within the new uptrend is also possible.Important! Before buying, make sure that the MACD indicator is above the zero line and just beginning to rise from it. Scenario #2: I also plan to buy USD/JPY today in case of two consecutive tests of the 151.66 price level, at a time when the MACD indicator is in the oversold area. This will limit the pair's downward potential and trigger a reversal upward. Growth toward the opposite levels of 152.10 and 152.75 can then be expected. Sell Signal Scenario #1: I plan to sell USD/JPY today after a breakout below 151.66 (the red line on the chart), which should lead to a rapid decline in the pair. The key target for sellers will be 151.14, where I plan to exit short positions and immediately open buys in the opposite direction, expecting a 20–25 point rebound from that level. Strong downward pressure on the pair is unlikely today.Important! Before selling, make sure the MACD indicator is below the zero line and just beginning to decline from it. Scenario #2: I also plan to sell USD/JPY today in case of two consecutive tests of the 152.10 level, when the MACD indicator is in the overbought area. This will limit the pair's upward potential and trigger a reversal downward. A decline toward the opposite levels of 151.66 and 151.14 can then be expected. Chart Explanation Thin green line – entry price for buying the trading instrument.Thick green line – approximate price where you can set a Take Profit or manually close the position, as further growth above this level is unlikely.Thin red line – entry price for selling the trading instrument.Thick red line – approximate price where you can set a Take Profit or manually close the position, as further decline below this level is unlikely.MACD indicator – when entering the market, it's important to consider overbought and oversold zones.Important Notice for Beginners Beginner Forex traders should be very cautious when deciding to enter the market. Before major fundamental reports are released, it's best to stay out of the market to avoid sharp price fluctuations. If you decide to trade during news events, always use stop-loss orders to minimize potential losses. Without stop-losses, you can quickly lose your entire deposit, especially if you neglect money management and trade with large positions. And remember: to trade successfully, you must have a clear trading plan, like the one shown above. Making spontaneous trading decisions based on the current market situation is an inherently losing strategy for intraday traders. The material has been provided by InstaForex Company - www.instaforex.com

Trade Analysis and Advice on Trading the British Pound The price test of 1.3393 occurred when the MACD indicator had just started moving upward from the zero line, confirming a correct entry point for buying the pound. However, the pair failed to show any notable growth afterward. The increase in the U.K. public sector debt burden triggered a weakening of the British pound. This negative trend creates an unfavorable backdrop for the government and signals potential problems that the British economy may face. Investors' concerns are linked not only to the current debt level but also to the prospects for its further increase. The U.K. government, faced with the need to finance social programs and stimulate economic growth, is forced to resort to borrowing. However, the lack of a clear strategy for reducing debt and maintaining financial stability raises questions about the country's ability to service its obligations in the long term. During the U.S. session, there are no scheduled statistics releases from the United States, so all attention will be focused on the speech by FOMC member Christopher Waller. Investors will be closely watching for any hints about possible changes in the Federal Reserve's policy strategy. The pound is likely to remain under pressure, as no new information is expected from Waller. Overall, the U.S. session promises to be calm. I recommend exercising caution and keeping an eye on news related to China and the United States. As for intraday strategy, I will mainly rely on the implementation of scenarios #1 and #2. Buy Signal Scenario #1: Today, I plan to buy the pound when the price reaches around 1.3398 (green line on the chart), with a target of rising to 1.3432 (the thicker green line). Around 1.3432, I plan to exit buy positions and open short positions in the opposite direction, expecting a 30–35 point movement back from that level. A strong rise in the pound is unlikely today.Important! Before buying, make sure the MACD indicator is above the zero line and just beginning to rise from it. Scenario #2: I also plan to buy the pound in case of two consecutive tests of the 1.3367 level, at a time when the MACD indicator is in the oversold area. This will limit the pair's downward potential and lead to a market reversal upward. You can then expect growth toward the opposite levels of 1.3398 and 1.3432. Sell Signal Scenario #1: I plan to sell the pound today after a breakout below 1.3367 (the red line on the chart), which should lead to a rapid decline in the pair. The key target for sellers will be 1.3340, where I plan to exit short positions and immediately open buys in the opposite direction, expecting a 20–25 point rebound from that level. The pound could see a sharp drop in the second half of the day.Important! Before selling, make sure the MACD indicator is below the zero line and just beginning to decline from it. Scenario #2: I also plan to sell the pound today in case of two consecutive tests of the 1.3398 price level, at a time when the MACD indicator is in the overbought area. This will limit the pair's upward potential and trigger a market reversal downward. A decline toward the opposite levels of 1.3367 and 1.3340 can then be expected. Chart Explanation Thin green line – entry price for buying the trading instrument.Thick green line – approximate price for setting a Take Profit or manually closing a position, as further growth above this level is unlikely.Thin red line – entry price for selling the trading instrument.Thick red line – approximate price for setting a Take Profit or manually closing a position, as further decline below this level is unlikely.MACD indicator – when entering the market, it's important to consider overbought and oversold zones.Important Notice for Beginners Beginner Forex traders should be extremely cautious when making market entry decisions. Before the release of major fundamental reports, it's best to stay out of the market to avoid sudden price swings. If you decide to trade during news events, always set stop-loss orders to minimize losses. Without stop-losses, you can quickly lose your entire deposit, especially if you neglect money management and trade with large volumes. And remember: to trade successfully, you must have a clear trading plan, like the one presented above. Making spontaneous trading decisions based on the current market situation is an inherently losing strategy for intraday traders. The material has been provided by InstaForex Company - www.instaforex.com

A recent post by XRP commentator Remi Relief on the social media platform X has looked into the possibility of XRP’s price reaching the $1,000 price level. XRP is currently trading well below even the double-digit mark. However, according to this crypto commentator, XRP can get to $1,000, and the world doesn’t need to wait until 2030 for this to happen. Vision Of XRP’s Global Purpose In his post, Remi Relief questioned the widespread belief that a $1,000 price target could only be achieved by XRP by 2030. The timeline for XRP to reach $1,000 is going to be far less than that, with the analyst noting that the global economy is moving too quickly for it to take that long. He described the altcoin’s rise as something far bigger than predictions, and this is because the cryptocurrency is set to play an important role in stabilizing the world’s financial system. Remi Relief’s outlook places XRP at the core of a growing realignment in the world’s financial system. “It’s going that high for the world’s sake,” he said. He contends that the cryptocurrency’s growth is tied to a global effort to rebalance debt and liquidity. Hence, the recent price crashes we’ve seen with XRP and other cryptocurrencies are a deliberate play by institutional players to accumulate more XRP while smaller investors capitulate. According to Remi Relief, these shakeouts are deliberate and designed to clear the market so that major entities can assume dominance before the price finally explodes. He also suggested that political resistance, particularly from the Democratic Party in the United States, could slow or suppress XRP’s ascent, as maintaining control over the traditional banking system aligns with their interests. If such resistance succeeds, the token might fall short of the $1,000 target but could still reach between $100 and $300 before stabilizing. Nonetheless, this is an acceptable outcome given the current XRP price levels. What Must Align For The Altcoin To Reach $1,000 Extraordinary developments in both market structure and adoption would be required in order for XRP to reach a four-digit price level. Predictions like these, as we’ve seen from many XRP enthusiasts, are dependent on whether the token gains widespread adoption in the world’s financial ecosystem. Institutional integration would have to expand to a scale where XRP becomes an indispensable liquidity bridge for global payments, central bank settlements, and large-value transfers. At the same time, demand from major financial institutions, including banks, fintech companies, and possibly even governments, would need to grow exponentially in order for this to be reflected in the XRP price. At the same time, a reduction in the liquid supply would be needed. This could happen through large-scale lockups, increased network utility, or widespread adoption in tokenized asset systems that reduce the circulating supply of XRP. In another post on the social media platform X, Remi Relief projected that the altcoin’s price could surge to $1,700 if it repeats its 2017/2018 performance. At the time of writing, XRP is trading at $2.42.

Trade analysis and advice on trading the European currency The price test of 1.1619 occurred when the MACD indicator had already moved significantly below the zero mark, which limited the pair's downward potential. For this reason, I did not sell the euro. The second test of 1.1619 led to the implementation of buy scenario #2, since at that moment the MACD was already in the oversold area. However, the pair failed to show a strong upward movement afterward. The decline in the euro's exchange rate against the U.S. dollar is quite logical, given the lack of economic indicators supporting the euro recently. Against this backdrop, investors who are concerned about the region's economic prospects are favoring more stable assets, which currently include the dollar. Additional pressure on the euro also comes from forecasts regarding the future monetary policy of the European Central Bank. The second half of the day is notable only for a speech by FOMC member Christopher Waller, which reduces the likelihood of a significant rise in EUR/USD quotes. The market will focus on his comments about inflation and the future path of interest rates. A dovish tone could weaken the dollar, but since the outlook for rate cuts in the U.S. is already fairly clear, such remarks are unlikely to put substantial pressure on the dollar. As for intraday strategy, I'll mainly rely on implementing scenarios #1 and #2. Buy Signal Scenario #1: Today, it's possible to buy the euro when the price reaches around 1.1635 (the green line on the chart) with a target of rising to 1.1674. At 1.1674, I plan to exit the market and also sell the euro in the opposite direction, expecting a movement of 30–35 points from the entry point. You can count on euro growth today only if the Fed representatives' statements are dovish.Important! Before buying, make sure that the MACD indicator is above the zero line and just beginning to rise from it. Scenario #2: I also plan to buy the euro today in case of two consecutive tests of the 1.1606 price level, at the moment when the MACD indicator is in the oversold area. This will limit the pair's downward potential and trigger a market reversal upward. A rise to the opposite levels of 1.1635 and 1.1674 can then be expected. Sell Signal Scenario #1: I plan to sell the euro after reaching the 1.1606 level (the red line on the chart). The target will be 1.1573, where I plan to exit the market and immediately buy in the opposite direction, expecting a movement of 20–25 points back from that level. Pressure on the pair may increase significantly today.Important! Before selling, make sure that the MACD indicator is below the zero line and just beginning to decline from it. Scenario #2: I also plan to sell the euro today in case of two consecutive tests of the 1.1635 price level, at the moment when the MACD indicator is in the overbought area. This will limit the pair's upward potential and trigger a market reversal downward. A decline toward the opposite levels of 1.1606 and 1.1573 can then be expected. Chart Explanation Thin green line – the entry price at which you can buy the trading instrument.Thick green line – the approximate price where you can set a Take Profit or close the trade manually, as further growth above this level is unlikely.Thin red line – the entry price at which you can sell the trading instrument.Thick red line – the approximate price where you can set a Take Profit or close the trade manually, as further decline below this level is unlikely.MACD indicator – when entering the market, it's important to consider overbought and oversold zones.Important Notice for Beginners Beginner Forex traders should make market entry decisions with great caution. Before major fundamental reports are released, it's best to stay out of the market to avoid sudden price swings. If you decide to trade during news releases, always set stop-loss orders to minimize losses. Without stop-losses, you can quickly lose your entire deposit, especially if you neglect money management and trade large volumes. And remember: for successful trading, you must have a clear trading plan, like the one presented above. Making spontaneous trading decisions based on the current market situation is an inherently losing strategy for intraday traders. The material has been provided by InstaForex Company - www.instaforex.com

MANTRA and Inveniam have jointly raised the curtains on the brand new Inveniam Chain, during the Agentic Summit held in Abu Dhabi, UAE on 21 October 2025. Ok. But what is it exactly? Inveniam Chain specializes as a Layer-2 blockchain that manages and uses private real estate data, especially commercial properties, more efficiently. It is the first Layer-2 built on MANTRA Chain’s WA L1 blockchain and is designed to support global trading of commercial real estate (CRE) derivatives. A recent publication reports that this one move could potentially unlock new investments and bring in liquidity to a massive $27 trillion market in private CRE assets. John Patrick Mullin, CEO of MANTRA stated, “By combining MANTRA’s RWA-focused Layer 1 infrastructure with Inveniam’s deep expertise in private market data, Inveniam Chain has the potential to redefine how assets are tokenized, traded, and valued.” Chairman and CEO of Inveniam, Patrick O’Meara said, “Inveniam Chain will be fully connected to Al agents and DeFi ecosystems, acting as the metachain for every digital instrument, whether the asset sits natively on MANTRA (OM), or is traded digitally on Ripple (XRP), Avalanche (AVAX), Hedera (HBAR), ZK Sync (ZK), or Ethereum (ETH).” By offering a fully independent and real-time data solution, Inveniam Chain hopes to make it easier for investors, platforms and other institutions to work with CRE data. This is especially important because CRE is one of the most data-rich asset classes. But it is also hard to manage due to its siloed nature. EXPLORE: The 12+ Hottest Crypto Presales to Buy Right Now Beyond CRE: Tradable, Trackable And Transparent Private Assets Although Inveniam Chain primarily serves to bring CREs on the blockchain, it can help grow and support other types of private market assets as well. Meaning, it can help create a whole host of new investment products, make it easier to use assets as collateral and offer alternatives to raise money using real-world assets. Also, one of its key features is its ability to track important performance metrics and asset-level data in real time. With this, Inveniam Chain can support the development of digital financial products, trading platforms and exchanges in the future. EXPLORE: Top 20 Crypto to Buy in 2025 Key Takeaways Inveniam Chain brings real-time data tracking to commercial real estate and private assets It aims to unlock liquidity and new investment products for a $27 trillion CRE market Built on MANTRA, it supports DeFi, AI, and digital asset platforms with verified data The post MANTRA And Inveniam Reveal Plans For Global CRE Derivatives: Could This Trigger OM Rally? appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

Congo’s export quotas have lit a fire under cobalt prices and spending on the battery material is up 43% year on year despite ongoing thrifting. A surge in supply from the Congo, responsible for 80% of the world’s cobalt output, coupled with cooling demand from the electric vehicle market, saw cobalt prices sink to historic lows at the start of 2025. Copper production in the DRC increased by nearly 40% last year, but last week Kinshasa began implementing a quota system to replace a ban announced in February Allowed base volumes of 87,000 tonnes per year is around half total exports registered in 2024. The price of cobalt sulphate entering the EV battery supply chain in China is now trading over 120% higher than at the start of the year averaging $7,775 a tonne in September (still nowhere near the 2022 peak of $19,000 per tonne). Tender cancelled Cobalt prices would likely remain elevated and could rise further under the quota scheme put in place for 2026 and 2027. That would have played a part in the US Dept of War cancelling a $500 million tender to stockpile the metal. The CEO of the world’s number one producer of cobalt, China’s CMOC Group, also warned last week that cobalt at these levels could lead to demand destruction and substitution, although that has been a long-running trend for cobalt users. Cobalt consumption in EV batteries overtook other sources of demand like aerospace several years ago and the downstream impact of the DRC strategy has been swift. The latest data from Toronto-based research consultants Adamas Intelligence tracking global EV battery metal deployment paired with monthly prices shows the size of the battery cobalt market in September totalled an estimated $227.7 million. That’s the highest value since December 2022, and up just shy of 111% year on year and 32% month on month. So far this year the value of installed cobalt tonnes in EV batteries total $1.1 billion, up 43% compared to the same period last year. The sales weighted average value of the cobalt contained in EV batteries has hit $73 per vehicle, up from less than $40 at the start of the year. Keeping in mind that the installed tonnage does not take into account any losses during processing, chemical conversion or battery production scrap (often well into double digit percentages), so required tonnes and revenues are meaningfully higher at the mine mouth. Thrifting The turnaround in fortunes comes despite years-long thrifting by EV battery manufacturers and the rise of LFP or lithium iron phosphate batteries. Models fitted with LFP batteries now make up more than 40% of global EV sales even when including conventional hybrids where nickel metal hydride power packs dominate. Excluding HEVs the number of EVs sold this year without nickel, cobalt or manganese rises to 55%. The top 10 includes only three Chinese brands, an indication of LFP’s grip on the world’s largest EV market by a country mile. The top automaker based on cobalt spending is Volkswagen at $150.5 million. Volkswagen, and its many brands including Audi, Skoda, Cupra and Porsche, is having a bumper year with full electric and plug-in hybrid sales up 45% year on year for the first eight months of 2025. That it tops the charts on cobalt spending is an indication of its heavy reliance on NCM (nickel-cobalt-manganese) battery chemistries compared to rivals. Number two Geely, which owns among others the Volvo and Polestar brands, spent $106.2 million over the first eight months of the year, a 19% jump, while Tesla’s spending increased by 31% year over year to $94.1 million. Tesla first introduced LFP batteries into its line-up in 2020 and now 44% of Tesla battery packs hitting roads for the first time this year sport this cathode. That helps explain why the automaker sits at number three for cobalt while consistently topping the charts for overall battery metal consumption. Lord of LFP Other notable spenders include BMW Group (up 47% to $61.6 million) and rival Mercedes-Benz at $49.7 million, a 37% jump compared to last year. LFP is absent from both the German luxury brands’ EV portfolio. NCM is still the preferred battery for higher end and sporty models, but LFP has been eating into NCM’s market share in these segments too with BMW introducing the technology in its upcoming Neue Klasse EVs scheduled to go on sale next year. Conspicuous by its absence is BYD, the world’s number one EV maker. The Shenzhen-based company switched to an all-LFP model line-up when it introduced its Blade battery packs in 2020, giving it an edge over rivals in the cutthroat market in China and its expanding tireprint in the rest of the world. With lithium prices also showing signs of life, BYD’s cost advantage will erode over the coming months.

Southern Copper (NYSE, LON: SCCO) has secured a long-awaited licence for its $1.8-billion Tía María copper project in Peru, marking a major step forward after years of social unrest and political delays. Peru’s Ministry of Energy and Mines (Minem) approved the mining licence last week, clearing the way for the project to enter the exploitation phase. Located in the Islay province of the Arequipa region, the project is expected to reignite confidence in Peru’s mining sector and potentially unlock other stalled developments across the country. Tía María faced years of delays due to local opposition over environmental concerns. Protests between 2011 and 2015 left six people dead and forced the project’s suspension. Although the government approved the mine in 2019, it tied progress to the restoration of social stability. Southern Copper resumed development in 2024 after local tensions eased. With the licence now in hand, the company can begin pre-mining work and pit stripping. The project is 25% complete, with most progress centred on auxiliary facilities and the treatment plant. The initial construction phase, covering access roads and platforms, was 90% finished as of July. Tía María is expected to begin production by late 2026 or early 2027, delivering 120,000 tonnes of copper annually over a projected 20-year lifespan. The output would secure Peru’s position as the world’s third-largest copper producer. $7 billion worth of projects In 2024, Southern Copper Peru produced 414,000 tonnes of copper, ranking it as the country’s second-largest producer. But the broader mining landscape remains constrained. A recent study found that 31% of Peru’s untapped copper production capacity, equal to around 1.8 million tonnes per year, is effectively “off-market” due to environmental, social, or governance challenges. The Peruvian Institute of Economics (IPE), an industry-backed think tank, estimates that about $7 billion worth of copper projects are stalled due to illegal mining invasions. Impacted developments include Southern Copper’s Michiquillay and Los Chancas projects, as well as First Quantum’s Haquira copper project. IPE also forecasts illegal gold exports could reach $12 billion in 2025.

Headwater Gold (CSE: HWG) says its exploration permit on the Spring Peak project in Nevada has been selected as part of the FAST-41 program, a US federal initiative designed to streamline approvals for vital infrastructure related to mining projects. In a press release on Monday, the Canadian-listed gold junior confirmed that the exploration project, referred to as the Burnt Rock Plan of Operations, will now appear on the FAST-41 project dashboard. This inclusion would provide for “transparent and efficient regulatory review and predictable permitting timelines” for the Spring Peak gold exploration project, Headwater said. Shares of Headwater Gold rose by nearly 5% on Tuesday following the announcement, giving the Vancouver-based company a market capitalization of C$47.4 million ($33.8 million). Newmont-funded exploration Exploration at Spring Peak is being funded by Newmont (NYSE, ASX: NEM), the world’s leading gold miner, as part of an earn-in agreement entered into in August 2022. Under that agreement, Newmont can acquire up to 75% of the Spring Peak project by spending $55 million in exploration in two stages and completing a prefeasibility study in the third and final stage. Last month, it completed the first stage by spending $15 million, thereby earning a 51% initial interest. The currently contemplated exploration program pertains to the second stage, where the Colorado-based miner can spend another $40 million within three years for an additional 14% interest. The remaining 10% will be contingent on the PFS completion. Newmont’s decision to proceed to Stage 2 follows its “discovery of the high-grade Disco zone, encouraging drill results from the Shadow target, and an expanding set of additional property scale targets,” Headwater’s president and CEO Caleb Stroup said in a press release dated Sept. 26, noting that a “significantly expanded drill permit” is currently undergoing agency review. Under the plan of operations, Newmont will increase the exploration search space on the project and opens up exploration drilling along the interpreted projection of mineralized trends under thin volcanic cover. This includes the potential construction of up to 266 drill sites, 29 miles of new access roads, and a comprehensive reclamation plan for all proposed exploration activity disturbance. Commenting on the FAST-41 inclusion, Stroup said: The continued support of the federal government for mining and exploration projects underscores the growing recognition of the importance of a domestic mineral supply chain. FAST-41 is the track that high-quality, federally recognized projects are placed on, providing the transparency and predictability that are so critical to advancing exploration in the US.” High-grade gold in Nevada The Spring Peak project is located in western Nevada’s Walker Lane belt, a region with over 170 years of gold and silver production history and home to major mining operations. The property sits next to Hecla Mining Company’s past-producing Aurora mine, where existing infrastructure includes a 600-ton-per-day mill, several production water wells and high-voltage three-phase power. Drilling to date has confirmed the presence of high-grade gold mineralization at the Disco zone, including intersections such as 15.92 grams per tonne (g/t) gold over 2.38 metres and 10.43 g/t gold over 2.01 metres, within a broader zone of 2.73 g/t gold over 34.72 metres. Headwater currently holds an option to acquire a 100% undivided interest in the Spring Peak project from Orogen Royalties (TSXV: OGN), subject to retained royalties and Newmont’s earn-in option.

What to Know: Blockchain.com is reportedly considering a public listing via a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC). A SPAC route is viewed as quicker and less complex than a traditional IPO. The hiring of a CFO (Justin Evans) from Goldman Sachs and a COO (Mike Wilcox) indicates preparations for a public company structure. The step would further develop crypto infrastructure and identify the best cryptocurrencies to buy – such as $HYPER and $PEPENODE – as the blockchain economy expands. Crypto wallet and exchange firm Blockchain.com is reportedly exploring a public listing via a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC). Following in the footsteps of other planned public listings by major exchanges, such as Kraken and Gemini, Blockchain.com’s move attracts attention not only for the firm itself, but also for what it may signal about the broader cryptocurrency market momentum. Could this be the moment that infrastructure stocks and token projects align for a resurgence? With the specter of a SPAC in the background, the best crypto to buy now includes $HYPER, $BNB, and $PEPENODE – learn why as we go. Blockchain.com’s Background Blockchain.com, founded in 2011, has grown into a well-established name in the cryptocurrency space, offering wallet, trading, and custody services to millions of users. Over the years, the company has weathered multiple market cycles as one of the longest-running large crypto exchanges and built a substantial user base. Rather than pursuing a traditional initial public offering (IPO), Blockchain.com is reportedly weighing the SPAC pathway. A SPAC is a ‘blank-check’ company created to acquire existing businesses and bring them public more quickly. The advantages include quicker access to public markets, potentially lower complexity, and faster execution, all of which are very appealing in a volatile environment. However, the SPAC route comes with caveats: Increased regulatory oversight Investor scrutiny The challenge of delivering on public-company expectations Leadership and Readiness Blockchain.com continues to expand ahead of the potential SPAC. It beefed up its leadership, bringing in Justin Evans, a former Goldman Sachs finance executive, as CFO, and hiring Mike Wilcox as COO. On the technical development front, the company recently announced a partnership with Ondo Finance. Though negotiations over the SPAC are reportedly ongoing, no formal announcement has been made regarding deal structure, timing, or valuation. Crypto Market Environment Sets Up Best Crypto to Buy The timing of Blockchain.com’s move is noteworthy. After a difficult period, signs of life emerge. Regulatory clarity is improving, and public listing ambitions among crypto infrastructure firms are gaining momentum. Gemini completed an IPO in September, while Bullish achieved a public debut via a SPAC in August. 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It’s also EVM compatible, meaning there’s always room to integrate BNB with other protocols and vice versa. $BNB itself is up 80% over the past year, sitting just north of $1,076; this represents better performance, percentage-wise, than even Bitcoin’s 67% gains. You can learn more about $BNB at the website. 3. Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER) – Bitcoin’s Long-Awaited Layer-2 Upgrade Arrives What draws whale buys of $379K and $274K to a crypto presale? The only reason to invest that much is to get in on the ground level of a project with game-changing potential – and that’s just what Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER) offers with its Layer 2 upgrade for Bitcoin. The core idea is simple: deposit $BTC to a Bitcoin Canonical Bridge and mint wrapped $BTC on the Hyper Layer 2. This allows investors to deploy their wrapped $BTC across the entire crypto economy, from dApps to microtransactions. That’s because the Solana Virtual Machine – home of the canonical bridge – supports the complicated smart contracts that make DeFi possible. But Hyper isn’t just a Layer 2; it’s a hybrid solution that keeps final transaction settlement on the Bitcoin Layer 1, preserving the stability and security that helped make Bitcoin famous. With Hyper, actual Bitcoin microtransactions are possible, leveraging the lower transaction costs and faster speeds on the SVM. That’s the kind of utility and potential that can draw $24M to a presale. And with tokens expected to reach $0.02595 from their current $0.013145, investors who get in now could see 100% gains by the end of the year. Visit the Hyper presale page to stay up-to-date with the latest information. In the meantime, there’s every chance that Blockchain.com’s exploration of a SPAC listing is more than just corporate maneuvering. It could be a litmus test for the crypto infrastructure sector’s readiness for the public markets – and that could set the stage for $BNB, $PEPENODE, and $HYPER to soar. Authored by Aaron Walker for NewsBTC — https://www.newsbtc.com/news/best-crypto-to-buy-blockchaincom-spac-listing

XRP continues to face pressure as bulls struggle to push the price back above key resistance levels. After weeks of declines, market sentiment remains fragile, with many traders questioning whether the altcoin can find solid footing. However, some analysts still see potential upside — provided XRP manages to reclaim higher levels and attract renewed buying interest. Fresh data from CryptoQuant sheds light on an important dynamic unfolding behind the scenes. Since the beginning of October, a clear shift has emerged in the behavior of XRP whales. According to the Whale-to-Exchange Flow chart for Binance, a surge in large deposits began on October 1st and persisted until October 17th, marking one of the most active periods of whale movement this year. This pattern typically signals mounting selling pressure, as large holders transfer assets to exchanges either to take profits or manage risk. Yet, for some analysts, these flows may also indicate repositioning — whales preparing for the next major move once volatility subsides. With on-chain activity rising and price volatility tightening, XRP now finds itself at a pivotal point where the next breakout — or breakdown — could define the rest of October’s trend. XRP Whale Activity Signals Selling Pressure According to insights by CryptoOnchain, the surge in XRP whale activity reached its peak on October 11th, when Whale-to-Exchange Transactions climbed to nearly 43,000 — one of the highest levels recorded this year. Such a sharp rise in inflows to centralized exchanges like Binance typically signals mounting selling pressure, as large holders prepare to liquidate positions, secure profits, or hedge against further downside risk. This wave of whale transfers aligns closely with the broader price trend. Since early October, XRP’s market structure has weakened, confirming that these on-chain movements were not random but rather part of a larger distribution phase. When comparing data, the timing is striking: the escalation in exchange deposits directly corresponds with a sharp price drop from above 3.0 to roughly 2.3, underscoring the weight of institutional or high-net-worth selling. Such coordinated behavior among large holders often sets the tone for short-term market direction. Historically, heavy whale inflows tend to precede local bottoms, as the liquidity created by sell pressure eventually attracts new buyers. However, for now, this pattern reinforces caution — suggesting that XRP remains under pressure until the outflow-to-inflow ratio flips back in favor of accumulation. If selling eases and outflows rise again, it could mark the early stages of stabilization. Until then, whale behavior remains a key signal to watch, especially as the asset attempts to recover from one of its steepest declines in recent months. XRP Price Analysis: Bulls Struggle to Regain Momentum XRP is showing signs of short-term stabilization after weeks of selling pressure, trading around $2.42 at the time of writing. The recent bounce from the $2.30 support zone suggests that buyers are attempting to defend this key level, but the broader structure remains fragile. The chart shows that XRP continues to trade below its 50-day and 100-day moving averages, signaling that the short- to mid-term trend remains bearish. The price failed to reclaim the $2.60–$2.70 resistance range, which now acts as a major supply zone following the sharp decline from early October highs near $3.0. The 200-day moving average, currently hovering around $2.55, is also capping upside momentum, reinforcing the difficulty for bulls to regain control. If XRP closes above $2.60, it could open the door for a retest of $2.90. However, losing the $2.30 support would expose the next key level near $2.00, where the market may attempt to find stronger demand. Overall, XRP remains in a delicate position — oscillating between potential recovery and further downside risk. The coming sessions will be decisive, as price action consolidates under heavy whale-driven selling pressure and uncertain sentiment. Featured image from ChatGPT, chart from TradingView.com

BNB Price experienced a large drop during the massive sell-off event on 10 October 2025, by – 32% to be exact. In comparison, Ethereum lost 21% of its value, Solana – 23.5%, and Bitcoin dropped ~13%. All in spot. Depending on the CEX you look at, percentages might vary. One thing this indicates is the depth of liquidity and order execution quality. The percentage in futures or perps is larger since the wick dipped lower during the liquidations. BNB shows the largest sell pressure out all 4 major blockchains. This thread by 812.eth goes into what happened in the Binance systems during the black swan event of October 10th. It seems that many large traders, who have robust trading systems and use bots were not able to execute orders. Using bots removes human emotions and manages the position via pre set conditions – rules. Unfortunately this did not save them. There are accusations of the BNB system being down and refusing to fulfil orders. Are there really bad flaws in Binance and are we going to witness a collapse resembling FTX? (Source – Tradingview, BNBUSD) The 4H timeframe shows the Daily FVG acting as support over the past 10 days. RSI is starting to climb off the bottom. All Moving Averages are above the current BNB Price. $1000 – $1350 could be a new range where BNB will accumulate before moving to make a new ATH. But Binance has to win back trust from traders. And that $435 million purchase by CEA Industries – were they aware of the potential flaw in the system? Probably not. Now retail can sit and watch how things unfold. Stay safe out there! DISCOVER: 9+ Best High-Risk, High-Reward Crypto to Buy in 2025 Join The 99Bitcoins News Discord Here For The Latest Market Update BNB Price At $1,000 Support: Is The Binance Empire Cracking? BNB price sees a SFP on the Daily timeframe. RSI on 1D and 1W is high, but could reset while price remains stable $1040-$1085 Daily FVG is current support Are there real reasons for FUD, or will Binance sustain its empire? The post BNB Price At $1,000 Support: Is The Binance Empire Cracking? appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

Gold prices fell by its most in four years on Tuesday as investors booked profits following an extended rally that saw the metal rise for nine straight weeks while hitting successive records. Spot gold hit as low as $4,151.91 per ounce, representing a 5.3% decline over the all-time high of $4,380.89 per ounce set just a day ago. US gold futures saw a 4.6% decline in New York, trading at around $4,161.60 per ounce. Click on chart for live prices. The declines were gold’s biggest intraday drop since 2021, when the metal was still trading at sub $2,000 an ounce. Since then, its value has more than doubled as geopolitical concerns surfaced and central banks began accumulating bullion at an unprecedented pace. As gold rallied, major banks and analysts continue to raise their outlook on the metal, predicting that elevated geopolitical and economic risks will keep demand and prices elevated. Some, including HSBC, have set a price target of $5,000 per ounce for next year. Profit taking Still, gold investors may have to stay patient given how high the metal has flown without taking much of a breather. “Gold dips were being bought as recently as yesterday, but the sharp jump in volatility at the highs over the past week is flashing caution and may encourage at least short-term profit-taking,” Tai Wong, an independent metals trader, told Reuters on Tuesday. Gold’s pullback coincides with a cool-off in safe-haven demand, as US-China trade tensions appear to have eased with the two sides slated to work out a deal ahead of the Nov. 1 tariff deadline. “Better risk appetite in the general marketplace early this week is bearish for the safe-haven metals,” said Jim Wyckoff, senior analyst at Kitco Metals, in a note. Despite Tuesday’s sharp decline, gold remains one of the best-performing commodities of 2025, rising by two-quarters year to date. Correction due “In the last couple of trading sessions traders have increasingly been looking over their shoulders, as concerns about a correction and consolidation have arisen,” said Ole Hansen, commodities strategist at Saxo Bank, in a Bloomberg note. “It’s during corrections that a market’s true strength is revealed, and this time should be no different, with an underlying bid likely keeping any pullback limited,” he added. With the ongoing US government shutdown, commodity traders have also been left without one of their most valuable tools — a weekly report from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission that indicates how hedge funds and other money managers are positioned in US gold and silver futures. As a result, volatility in precious metals has surged in recent days, with traders seeking to hedge against potential price drops in other parts of their portfolios, or profit from the fall. More than 2 million options contracts linked to the world’s largest gold-backed exchange traded fund were traded on both Thursday and Friday of last week, surpassing a previous record, according to Bloomberg. “The absence of positioning data comes at a delicate time, with a potential build-up in speculative long exposure in both metals making both more vulnerable to correction,” Hansen said. (With files from Bloomberg and Reuters) Sponsored: Secure your wealth today — buy gold bullion directly through our trusted partner, Sprott Money.

UK private-equity firm Appian Capital Advisory is teaming up with the World Bank-owned International Finance Corporation (IFC) to start a $1 billion critical minerals, metals and mining fund that will be dedicated to emerging markets. Washington-based IFC will anchor the fund, contributing $100 million at first, while its IFC Asset Management unit raises additional capital, according to a statement issued Tuesday. The fund will aim to support the development of “responsible, high-impact” mining projects for commodities essential to economic growth, the energy transition and key digital technologies. IFC’s commitment “is a strong endorsement of our ability to identify and responsibly develop high-quality assets, unlocking long-term value for our partners,” Appian founder and CEO Michael Scherb said in the statement. “It also underscores the vital role mining can play in driving sustainable economic growth and delivering lasting benefits for local communities, particularly in regions where development needs are most pressing.” Managed by London-based Appian, the fund will target equity, credit and royalty investments across emerging markets, with a focus on Africa and Latin America. It will finance mineral development projects across all stages, including construction, production and expansion. It’s the first mining-focused vehicle created solely to invest in emerging markets. Atlantic Nickel Its maiden investment is in Atlantic Nickel’s Santa Rita nickel-copper-cobalt open pit mine in Brazil’s Bahia state. As Santa Rita transitions to underground production, annual output is expected to climb to about 30,000 tonnes of nickel equivalent, with a mine life of more than 30 years. Atlantic Nickel is owned by Appian, and IFC is investing on the same terms as other investors. Appian is spending $600 million from this year through 2030 on the underground transition, the company’s base metals head said in an interview in March. “Minerals are essential for building industries, creating jobs and driving economic growth,” Makhtar Diop, IFC’s managing director, said in Tuesday’s statement. “Partnering with companies like Appian will help bring more private capital to places that need it the most, expanding access to critical resources and helping local communities benefit from the development of their mineral wealth.” All investments will be subject to IFC’s performance criteria and environmental, social, and governance standards, which meet or exceed international best practices in responsible mining. This marks the first time that the IFC has created a fund with a metals and mining private equity investor. IFC and Appian have been working together for 10 years, and two of their joint investments in African rare earths and gold projects resulted in mines being built. Appian, which manages about $5 billion in assets, has brought 12 mining projects into production since 2016. That’s more than the five biggest international mining companies combined over the same period, according to the private equity firm.

While Bitcoin and Ethereum continue to struggle for bullish momentum, news has emerged that a group of top crypto industry executives is set to meet with pro-crypto Democratic senators. The meeting, scheduled for tomorrow, aims to discuss the future of cryptocurrency market structure legislation. This dialogue could certainly provide much-needed support to the market on the condition that it proves successful. The discussions are expected to cover key topics such as the classification of digital assets, licensing requirements for crypto exchanges, anti-money laundering measures, and taxation policies. The outcome of this meeting may significantly influence the direction of crypto market development. If a constructive dialogue leads to the formation of rational and balanced legislation, it could spark an influx of investment and wider crypto adoption. On the other hand, a lack of progress may usher in further uncertainty and regulatory hurdles. Among the industry leaders expected to attend are Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, Chainlink CEO Sergey Nazarov, Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz, Kraken CEO David Ripley, Uniswap CEO Hayden Adams, Circle's Chief Strategy Officer Dante Disparte, Ripple's Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty, Jito's Head of Public Policy Rebecca Rettig, a16z Crypto's General Counsel Miles Jennings, and Solana Policy Institute President Kristin Smith. Terrett noted that additional participants may also join. The meeting will also underscore the ongoing engagement between pro-crypto lawmakers and industry leaders. Many of them have been vocal advocates for creating regulatory clarity for crypto firms. Lately, US lawmakers have been slow in advancing legislation to establish a clear regulatory framework for the crypto market. Another delay could push the bill's adoption beyond the upcoming midterm elections. Trading recommendations As for Bitcoin's technical outlook, buyers are currently aiming to reclaim the $109,300 level, which would open the way toward $111,600 and, from there, just a small step to the $113,800 mark. The furthest upward target remains the resistance area around $116,300 — a breakout beyond this point would signal renewed bullish strength. In the event of a decline, support is expected around $106,700. A return below this range could quickly drive BTC down toward $103,400, with the most distant bearish target located near the $100,000 level. In the case of Ethereum, a clear consolidation above the $4,016 level paves the way toward $4,180. The furthest upside objective is the high near $4,318 — a breakout above this level would confirm a strengthening bullish trend and renewed buying activity. On the downside, support is expected around $3,858. If ETH falls below that, it could quickly drop to around $3,717, with the lowest target set around the $3,505 zone. What's on the chart The red lines represent support and resistance levels, where price is expected to either pause or react sharply. The green line shows the 50-day moving average. The blue line is the 100-day moving average. The lime line is the 200-day moving average. Price testing or crossing any of these moving averages often either halts movement or injects fresh momentum into the market. The material has been provided by InstaForex Company - www.instaforex.com

Rebels occupying Twangiza Mining’s gold concession in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have reportedly looted at least 500 kilograms of bullion, worth about $70 million at current prices, the company said. Twangiza claims that some of its own employees have helped the M23 rebel group transport gold from the site shortly after the mine was seized in May. “With the help of some employees, they transported the first batch of more than 50 kg of gold out in a very short time,” Twangiza Mining told Reuters. ”Since the occupation, they have obtained at least 500kg of gold and secretly transported it through underground channels”. The gold mine, located in South Kivu province, fell under M23 control five months ago after weeks of escalating conflict in the region. Twangiza says it has lost more than 100 kg of gold a month since then, along with $5 million worth of equipment and materials. The company has declared force majeure and plans to file complaints with Congolese authorities and international arbitration bodies. A drone strike on October 15 destroyed the mine’s power infrastructure. Responsibility for the attack remains unclear. The M23 group, an ethnic Tutsi-led militia allegedly backed by Rwanda, launched a major offensive early this year, seizing key cities including Goma and Bukavu. Congo’s government says more than 7,000 people were killed in eastern DRC just in the first half of 2025. The mineral-rich region remains a flashpoint in the long-running rivalry between Congo and Rwanda. DRC is the world’s largest cobalt producer, Africa’s leading copper exporter, and a major source of tantalum, tin, tungsten and coltan, all of which are critical to global electronics and green technologies. Behind the peace deal A US-led peace initiative between Rwanda and the DRC, inked in June, aimed to stabilise eastern Congo and attract Western mining investment. But a new report released Tuesday suggests the deal is less about peace and more about securing US access to Congolese minerals. Researchers found that Rwanda’s tantalum exports to the US rose 15-fold between 2013 and 2018, despite Rwanda’s limited production capacity. This surge followed Washington’s decision to lift sanctions after the 2012 M23 rebellion. The study argues that the latest agreement legitimises smuggling routes through Rwanda while strengthening US-backed infrastructure projects such as the $553 million Lobito Corridor. Several mining deals along these two routes are already being negotiated by a number of US firms, including some backed by high-profile billionaires like Bill Gates and figures tied to the US military and intelligence community, the report says. It also warns that the arrangement enriches US corporations and Rwandan elites while leaving Congolese communities to absorb the environmental and human costs. More than 1,000 civilians have been killed since the deal’s signing, raising doubts about its effectiveness. Rwanda and Congo missed an August deadline to ratify the accord, blaming each other for the delay. Both sides agreed last week to create a monitoring mechanism for an eventual ceasefire.

Economist and former forex analyst Moonchaser is explaining why expectations of the XRP price reaching $100,000 are not realistic. According to Moonchaser, many XRP fans misunderstand how market value works by claiming that XRP has no market cap. The economist highlighted that XRP, like any other asset or cryptocurrency, is affected by supply, demand, and liquidity. Economist Explains The Reality Behind Price Reaching $100,000 Moonchaser, who studied economics and previously worked as a forex analyst, says that some people in the XRP community believe the token can reach extreme prices because they think it has “no market cap.” This idea, Moonchaser explains, is built on a misunderstanding of how currencies are valued and traded in real-world markets. In their view, economic principles apply equally to all assets, whether they are fiat money, commodities, or digital tokens. Using the U.S. dollar as an example, Moonchaser notes that every currency has a measurable total value based on the amount in circulation and its global trade. The dollar’s value changes daily because of the balance between supply, demand, and liquidity. The same rule applies to the XRP price, which also trades across international markets and follows the same market laws. It means that XRP’s price is not free from limits and cannot simply rise endlessly based on belief or community hype. Moonchaser stresses that ignoring these realities creates unrealistic expectations within the XRP community. According to them, calling XRP a “currency” does not make it limitless in value; instead, XRP functions within the same market framework that governs all other financial assets. XRP Can’t Overtake Bitcoin Due To Market Structure In their post, Moonchaser further explains that market capitalization, which is price multiplied by circulating supply, applies to every form of tradable asset. Whether it’s fiat money, gold, or a digital coin, traders can always calculate the total market value. XRP is no exception to this rule. The economist points out that XRP has a measurable circulating supply and a price that moves through normal market discovery, where the balance between buyers and sellers directly determines its potential value, not wishful thinking. “Currency does not mean a capless asset,” Moonchaser says, reminding traders that every market has structure and limits. Moonchaser emphasizes that their comments do not spread fear or negativity toward XRP. Instead, they want XRP investors to understand the realistic economic structure behind its price movement. XRP’s market position depends on measurable data, not speculation about infinite growth. The economist concludes that this is not FUD—it is simply market reality based on economics. Through this explanation, Moonchaser helps the XRP community see that price growth depends on genuine demand and market behavior, not dreams of capless value. While XRP continues to be an essential player in digital finance, the idea of it reaching $100,000 or surpassing Bitcoin remains far from economic reality.

Binance is currently facing the heat in South Korea. On 20 October 2025, Min Byung-dug, a South Korean lawmaker asked regulators if Binance is going to pay up investors affected by GOPAX’s GoFi fund going under. GOPAX offered GoFi as a high-yield crypto deposit solution. However, after FTX went down in 2022, roughly $106 million in consumer funds where frozen. This affected around 3000 users and so far, there is no solution in sight. Now that Binance has acquired GOPAX, the onus falls on the parent company to follow through According to a local publication, speaking during a parliamentary hearing, Min questioned the Financial Services Commission (FSC) Chairman, Lee Eog-won about Binance’s promise to pay the effected users. The exploits came to light during routine audits and community reporting. Subsequently, the preparators were flagged for violating the terms of the platform and banned or had their wallets restricted. After this, Binance announced that it had upgraded its monitoring systems. It introduced a whistleblowing mechanism where users can report suspicious accounts. If the claims are verified, the reporter stands to gain 50% of any recoverable funds. However, to be eligible, the report must include solid evidence including, wallet info, screenshots or IP data. EXPLORE: 20+ Next Crypto to Explode in 2025 Key Takeaways Binance faces pressure in Korea to repay $106M in frozen GOPAX GoFi funds Lawmakers raise concerns over Binance’s alleged ties to Cambodia’s Prince Group Political scrutiny intensifies in Korea amid rumors of favoritism in GOPAX acquisition approval The post Binance Faces The Heat In South Korea Over Frozen $106M GOPAX GoFi Funds appeared first on 99Bitcoins.