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A well-known crypto analyst is urging investors to rethink the old trade of gold for Bitcoin, calling current market signals a rare buying window. According to CryptoQuant author Joao Wedson, a set of bottom signals in the BTC/Gold ratio are flashing, and that could mark a turning point in how the two assets move against each other. Rare Signals Point Toward Bitcoin Wedson’s chart shows two tags — one blue and one green — that line up with a normalized oscillator he says is at a low. According to him, the blue tag marks a bottom in the BTC/Gold ratio while the green tag appears when both indicators reach lows together. When that has happened before, it often came at times of steep Bitcoin drops and big swings in market mood. According to Wedson, today is a “historic opportunity” and that investors should now “trade gold for Bitcoin.” Arthur Hayes, the former BitMEX CEO, has echoed a similar view: “We’re exactly there right now,” he said, calling the setup one of the most compelling in recent years. The message from both analysts is clear: look closely at this moment. Bitcoin Seen At A Deep Value Zone Other market watchers find Bitcoin trading two standard deviations below its ideal range. This type of reading has in the past lined up with accumulation phases, not market tops. Based on CoinMarketCap data, BTC was trading near $107,400 at press time and had risen 0.45% in the previous 24 hours. Year-to-date gains stood at 15%, and Bitcoin had gained nearly 55% over the last year. Those figures were cited to show that the currency has already moved a lot this year, but that some measures still point to cheaper-than-usual levels. Institutional Shifts May Be Underway Wedson specifically urged institutional players who have been buying up gold to rethink allocations. The BTC/Gold ratio has long been used as a gauge of confidence between the two stores of value. When it hits a bottom, some market cycles have followed with Bitcoin regaining ground quickly and, in some cases, moving toward fresh highs within months. This is the historical pattern his signal is tied to. Some of the language used by analysts was blunt; the oscillator was described as “basically screaming: time to sell gold and buy Bitcoin,” a phrase that underlines how strong the signal appears to those calling it. Retail Losses Hit Billions While the ratio story points to upside, a separate disclosure shows a different risk for ordinary investors. Reports from 10X Research say retail buyers lost around $17 billion after piling into public Bitcoin treasury firms that traded at premiums. Those companies — including MicroStrategy (now Strategy) and Metaplanet — issued shares and used the cash to buy Bitcoin, but the equity premiums collapsed as Bitcoin’s run slowed. The report added that investors overpaid by about $20 billion in inflated equity premiums, leaving many with losses while insiders and executives benefited earlier in the move. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView

NextSource Materials’ (TSX: NEXT) graphite mining operations in southern Madagascar have not been impacted by the ongoing political situation, and shipments of its graphite products are proceeding as planned, the company confirmed. The East African nation is currently in political turmoil following a military takeover that ousted President Andry Rajoelina. The upheaval began with youth-led protests against economic hardship and corruption, which were then joined by an elite military unit, leading to Rajoelina’s impeachment and flight from the country. According to NextSource, mining and processing activities at its Molo mine are continuing under normal conditions, and its regular campaign production and logistics are both on schedule. The company’s trademarked SuperFlake graphite products are also being shipped to international customers form the port of Tulear without disruption, it added. “NextSource maintains close engagement with community stakeholders to ensure continued collaboration and stability around its operations,” the company stated in a press release, adding that it will continue to monitor the events in Antananarivo, Madagascar’s capital city. Located 900 km away in southern Madagascar, the Molo mine represents one of the world’s largest and highest quality graphite deposits, with over 100 million tonnes in measured and indicated resources grading approximately 6.3% graphitic carbon. The mine, which came online two years ago, currently produces high-quality graphite concentrate with a fixed carbon content between 94-97%. While it has an initial production capacity of 17,000 tonnes per annum, plans are underway for an industry-scale expansion that would see its capacity increase over tenfold. Shares of NextSource plunged 8.9% at Friday’s close amid a market-wide selloff. The Canadian miner has a market capitalization of C$75.8 million ($54 million).

The Trump administration is ratcheting up government ownership in mining companies that are nominally Canadian, raising questions about whether Ottawa plans similar investments. Trump has ordered his Department of War to take a 10% stake in Trilogy Metals (TSX, NYSE American: TMQ) and help fund South32 (ASX, LSE, JSE: S32), joint partners of the Arctic copper-zinc project in Alaska. That follows a 5% US government stake announced this month in Lithium Americas (TSX, NYSE: LAC), which is developing the $3 billion Thacker Pass project in Nevada. Trilogy and Lithium Americas are based in Vancouver. “The funny part is, they’re not Canadian because all their assets are in the United States, so are they Canadian? Are they American?” says Krisztián Tóth, a partner at Toronto-based law firm Fasken who focuses on mining financing and cross-border transactions. “The national security aspect of this has not been examined fully, but that’s really what it goes to anyway.” The American government investing in Canadian companies isn’t new – that goes back to the Second World War with funding for Quebec aluminum plants – and the Biden administration earmarked millions for projects in Canada through clean energy and transition metals funding. However, Trump officials are promoting direct ownership, which has elated some mining industry players while others urge caution. Canada has a more nuanced approach, at least on paper so far. Prime Minister Mark Carney has opened a Major Projects Office to fast-track energy and mining projects, but he’s stopped short of seeking equity stakes in projects, although the government under his predecessor did buy a gas pipeline to help build it. Carney also makes sure to mention that environmental and Indigenous concerns will be addressed amid government support. Northwest Territories Fortune Minerals (TSX: FT), developing the NICO cobalt-gold-bismuth-copper project in the Northwest Territories with a refinery in Alberta, received $6.4 million last year from the Pentagon as part of a total $17 million from governments on both sides of the border. The project has the world’s largest deposit of bismuth, which is used in products such as Pepto Bismol. “The validation and combined support from the governments have allowed the project to move forward during a challenging environment at a quicker pace than would have been possible with support from only one government,” Fortune President and CEO Robin Goad said in an emailed reply to questions. “The US support was a catalyst for additional Canadian government support.” Mining companies will welcome investment wherever it comes from, given how hard it is to raise funds, Fasken’s Tóth noted. But he urged Ottawa to revise its policy on foreign investment, like how it has been applied to the Chinese. Canada has ordered China-controlled businesses to divest from Canadian companies even when the mineral assets were abroad. “I echo the words of Ronald Reagan: ‘The most dangerous words you’re ever going to hear is, I’m the government, and I’m here to help,’” Tóth said in a phone interview. “As long as there’s a free market and the government doesn’t artificially keep out other potential investors, then it’s healthy for the government to also want to invest in projects. I would prefer there would be more Canadian-based projects than foreign projects, just because we should be developing our own assets. And if the government has an interest in those assets, then they might be more compelled to have policies that favour development.” Asian giant Western nations are targeting the Asian giant which controls some 90% of critical metals mining and processing in a surge of resource nationalism that has lately erupted into a Cold War of critical metals. Washington and Beijing are squaring off over access to advanced US computer chips, and the critical minerals needed for aerospace, defence applications and mobile phones that America craves. MP Materials (NYSE: MP), which holds the producing Mountain Pass rare earths mine in California, secured in July a $400 million agreement with the Pentagon that will see it acquire a 15% stake in MP and buy critical minerals for defence projects. The miner also reached a deal with the Department of Defense in August for a $150 million loan to add heavy rare earth separation capabilities at Mountain Pass. Jay Martin, CEO of mining forum company Cambridge which runs the annual Vancouver Resource Investment Conference, was a bit of two minds on government stakes, but he considers nation states as corporations, and their investment as good for the industry. “It’s a bit distasteful, because I don’t want government in my private business,” Martin told The Northern Miner podcast host Adrian Pocobelli. “But if we could have the firepower of the US government, adding some additional capital, cutting red tape and expediting the permitting processes of our core industries being raw materials, that’s good for commodity investors.” Indeed, the stocks of companies with US government investment have soared on the news. Kevin Torpy, senior vice-president of mining at Graphite One (TSXV: GPH), welcomed $37.5 million in US government funding under Biden in 2023 to advance the $1.13 billion Graphite Creek project in Alaska. “Graphite One is grateful for the funding and believes that this type of federal support for establishing domestic supply chains for graphite and other critical minerals is an important part of the nation’s security,” Torpy said in an emailed reply to questions. The funding helped Graphite One accelerate its feasibility study for the project, deemed to hold America’s largest reserve of the battery metal. More examples Recent Defense Production Act and Department of Energy grants illustrate how widely Washington is investing across North America. In Canada, funding included $20 million in August 2024 for Electra Battery Materials’ (NASDAQ, TSX: ELBM) cobalt sulfate refinery in Temiskaming Shores, Ontario, and $8.35 million in May 2024 for Lomiko Metals (TSXV: LMR) to convert flake graphite into battery-grade anode material. The Quebec government, however, remains opposed to Lomiko’s project after local complaints. Fireweed Metals (TSXV: FWZ) received $15.8 million to advance development studies for the Mactung tungsten project — the world’s largest deposit — in the Northwest Territories and Yukon. In the United States, Canadian companies have also benefited from Biden-era programs, including $114.8 million for Talon Metals (TSX: TLO) to build a nickel processing plant in North Dakota, plus $20.6 million and $2.4 million for expanded exploration and extraction research at its Tamarack project in Minnesota and Michigan. Under Trump, Ucore Rare Metals (TSXV: UCU) secured $18.4 million to scale up rare-earth separation in Louisiana and $4 million from the US Army for separation demonstrations at its Kingston, Ontario. RapidSX plant. Rare earths The US has also broadened its footprint in critical minerals and rare earth projects through new equity, contract and grant support. Lynas Rare Earths (ASX: LYC) secured a Department of Defense contract to build a heavy rare earth separation facility in Texas, supplementing earlier Title III support for light rare earth processing there. Perpetua Resources (NASDAQ, TSX: PPTA) won up to $6.9 million from the US Army for its Stibnite antimony-gold project in Idaho. NioCorp (NASDAQ, TSX: NB) is slated to receive Title III support via a $10 million award for its Elk Creek rare earth, niobium and titanium project in Nebraska. Golden Metal Resources (AIM: GMET) was awarded $62 million under a Department of Defense program to support tungsten production. Syrah Resources (ASX: SYR) received a conditional commitment of up to $107 million from the US Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office to expand lithium-ion battery materials capacity at its Vidalia, Louisiana facility. Opposition The Trump administration is supporting critical minerals projects even where there is local and environmental opposition, like at Rio Tinto’s (ASX: RIO) Resolution project in Arizona and Trilogy’s project in Alaska. There, the environmental advocacy group Sierra Club called the government investment a blow to subsistence communities and wildlife because of potential impact on caribou migration. It remains to be seen if Washington will go as far to support the contentious Pebble copper-gold project in the same state. Northern Dynasty Minerals (TSX: NDM; NYSE-A: NAK) is challenging in court the US Environmental Protection Agency’s veto of the project. “It’s good for government to get behind mining projects,” Fasken’s Tóth said. “It’s been a long time since Western governments have been pro-mining. For too long, mining has been the anti-carbon type of view. And it’s actually nice to see that governments are realising that mining plays a central role in the world, much like water and air.” – With files from Henry Lazenby

Satoshi Nakamoto’s Bitcoin stash lost more than $20 billion as markets pulled back this month, erasing a chunk of paper wealth tied to the anonymous founder’s early coins. The drop came after Bitcoin skimmed record highs and then tumbled in a fast, wide sell-off that hit many traders and funds. Satoshi’s Holdings And Recent Value Change According to on-chain tracking and Arkham-linked estimates, the set of addresses attributed to Satoshi contains about 1.096 million BTC. That pile of coins reached a peak valuation above $136 billion when Bitcoin traded at just over $126,000 in early October. Reports have disclosed that the same stash is now roughly $20 billion smaller in headline value than at those highs. Market data show how the math works: a swing of several thousand dollars per coin becomes tens of billions of dollars against a million-plus BTC balance. The loss is unrealized — the addresses tied to the creator were not reported to have moved — but the headline number grabbed attention because it highlights how volatile valuations can be for the largest holders. What Triggered The Sell-Off Based on reports from market analysts and mainstream outlets, the crash was set off by a mix of political shocks and exchange-level stress. US President Donald Trump’s tariff announcement and related trade threats shook risk markets, and at the same time a rare pricing glitch and thin liquidity on some venues amplified selling pressure. The resulting cascade forced automatic liquidations of large margin positions, which analytics firms put at roughly $19 billion over a short span. Bitcoin’s price briefly fell into the low $104,000s during the worst of the rout on Friday before partial recoveries arrived the next days. That sharp move wiped out gains that had accumulated over recent months and created a rapid re-ranking of the richest-by-paper-wealth lists. Trading desks said the event exposed weaknesses in market plumbing. Orders that would have been absorbed in calmer conditions instead interacted with each other in thin markets, causing price gaps across exchanges. Many traders who had used borrowed capital to amplify bets were forced to exit, which made the slide steeper and quicker. Market Significance And What To Watch Next Analysts caution that a headline loss for Satoshi Nakamoto is mainly a measure of how much value moved on paper; it is not cash that changed hands from the founder. Still, the episode matters because it removed a layer of speculative excess and tested whether major supports hold as flows settle. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from TradingView

In the last week, Bitcoin prices fell from around $115,000 to below $105,000 amid a widespread crypto market correction. According to prominent market analyst Burak Kesmeci, several on-chain developments unfolded during this price decline that are now indicative of the present market and potential price movements. Bitcoin Metrics Flash Extreme Fear, But Local Bottom May Be Near In an X post on October 18, Kesmeci reports that Bitcoin’s on-chain landscape has flashed a series of key signals that generally suggest heightened fear and potential accumulation opportunities in the market. The analyst shares recent developments from seven important on-chain metrics during Bitcoin’s fall in the third week of October. Firstly, the Fear and Greed Index plunged into the “extreme fear” zone, reflecting a surge in investor anxiety following Bitcoin’s latest price correction. However, Kesmeci states that this is an event typically observed near market lows rather than peaks, and may not be the ideal time for selling. Meanwhile, the Net Unrealized Profit/Loss (NUPL) metric dropped below 50%, moving sentiment from optimism to worry, as the average profitability among holders is being eroded. In the derivatives market, funding rates turned negative, showing that short positions now dominate futures markets. On the equity side, shares of the largest crypto treasury MicroStrategy (MSTR) declined below $300, reflecting broader weakness in Bitcoin-linked assets. However, the firm also reinforced its long-standing conviction by adding 220 BTC to its holdings, bringing its total to 640,251 BTC, and underscoring continued institutional confidence despite short-term pressure. In addition, on-chain valuation indicators also highlighted deep oversold conditions. The Advanced NVT Signal fell below -0.5 standard deviations, a level historically associated with an oversold market and early bottom phases. The Active Address Sentiment Indicator (AASI) shows that Bitcoin’s price has dropped disproportionately relative to network activity, a relationship often followed by recovery periods as fundamentals stabilize ahead of sentiment. When all considered together, these signals suggest that Bitcoin is operating within an extreme fear and oversold environment. However, Kesmeci also hints that the local market bottom may be forming, suggesting that the present market condition presents strong accumulation opportunities. Bitcoin Price Overview At the time of writing, Bitcoin trades at $106,970 after a 0.29% decline in the last 24 hours. The monthly chart reflects an 8.32% loss as the premier cryptocurrency struggles to establish its expected “Uptober” bullish form. However, Coincodex analysts are predicting an imminent market rebound, with a projected price target of $124,172 in five days. Related Reading: Analyst Predicts XRP Price Will Hit $1,200 With 50,000% Run Driven By These Factors

One of the largest banks in Africa, ABSA Bank, is partnering with Ripple to provide custodial services on the Ripple blockchain. This announcement is another significant moment in mainstream financial institutions’ crypto adoption. The central bank intends to roll out crypto regulations in Ghana by December. Ghana is joining several major countries on the continent in enacting similar legislation. Meanwhile, Blockchain.com is seeking a crypto exchange license from Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission. This decision comes weeks after the platform chose Nigeria as its regional hub. Let’s look at these stories making continental headlines this week: South Africa Crypto News: ABSA Bank partners with Ripple South African banking giant ABSA Bank is partnering with Ripple to allow users to store crypto and digital assets on the Ripple blockchain. This move is another significant embrace of crypto by mainstream finance institutions. ABSA customers can now store crypto on Ripple and have integrated tools to manage their digital assets. CoG Governor Johnson Asiama gave the timeline at a recent IMF event. He explained the rationale for the legislation as follows: “We have put together the regulatory framework and have a new bill to regulate virtual assets. That bill is on its way to parliament. Hopefully, before the end of December, we will be able to regulate cryptocurrencies in Ghana.” Given the growing size of crypto markets globally, regulation is receiving increasing attention. The amount of money flowing into the crypto, buying some of the best coins like Solana or Cardano, is in the billions. As such, regulators want to have visibility on this movement. Market Cap 24h 7d 30d 1y All Time DISCOVER: 20+ Next Crypto to Explode in 2025 Nigeria Crypto News: Blockchain.com Seeks Regulatory License International crypto platform Blockchain.com is seeking a crypto exchange license from the Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This move comes weeks after the platform chose Nigeria as its regional hub. Owenize Odia, the General Manager for Africa at Blockchain.com, said Nigeria is an important market and compliance is fundamental to their operations. “Nigeria is a very important market for Blockchain.com. Compliance is fundamental to how we operate. We engage regulators openly, and in Nigeria, we have met with the SEC and applied for the appropriate license.” Blockchain.com already holds licenses in multiple jurisdictions and is looking to regularize its operations in Nigeria. The country passed a Securities law earlier in the year requiring fintech institutions to comply with specific requirements, including licensing. The crypto financial services company also intends to build trust with the country’s crypto commitment and show commitment to long-term involvement in this market. They are also establishing a physical office in Nigeria that will act as a regional hub, boosting customer engagement and partnerships. DISCOVER: 16+ New and Upcoming Binance Listings in 2025 Africa Crypto News: Ripple ABSA Deal, Ghana Crypto Regulations South Africa crypto news: Ripple and ABSA partnering Ghana crypto news: Central Bank of Ghana to regulate crypto by December 2025 Nigeria crypto news: Blockchain.com seeks crypto license from the SEC The post Africa Crypto News Week in Review: ABSA and Ripple Join Hands, Central Bank of Ghana Crypto Regulations; Blockchain.com Seeks License in Nigeria appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

The Asian crypto landscape has shifted from a slow crawl to a full fledged freight train firing on all cylinders with many countries trying to outdo each other in their crypto adoption metrics. Investments are booming and new regulations are coming into focus as institutional inflows start creeping in. Here’s what transpired in the Asian crypto landscape this past week EXPLORE: Top 20 Crypto to Buy in 2025 Coinbase Extends Footprint With CoinDCX Investment On 15 October 2025, Coinbase announced a strategic investment in the Indian crypto exchange CoinDCX to expand its footprint across the country. Although the exact financial terms were not disclosed, CoinDCX’s CEO, Sumit Gupta confirmed that the deal has pushed the company’s valuation to the tune of $2.45 billion. The country already ranks high in grassroots crypto adoption as per Chainalysis’s research. This credit boom could amplify that trend. Furthermore, rising disposable income, mobile-first banking and growing interest rates in decentralized finance (DeFi) are coming together, making crypto more appealing and accessible. The overall sentiment on crypto in the country is bullish, however, the regulators remain cautions. EXPLORE: 20+ Next Crypto to Explode in 2025 Key Takeaways Coinbase invested in CoinDCX, raising its valuation to $2.45 billion Japan introduced insider trading rules for crypto under its revised FIEA framework Binance re-entered South Korea by acquiring compliant local exchange Gopax The post Asian Crypto Roundup: Coinbase Extends Footprint, Japan Bans Insider Trading, Binance Relaunches In South Korea appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

Bom dia, traders. Neste domingo, vamos analisar um cenário extremo, mas crucial, levantado por uma das economistas mais influentes do mundo, Gita Gopinath (provavelmente em seu papel no FMI). Gopinath alertou recentemente que uma correção nos mercados de ações na escala da bolha pontocom poderia apagar $35 trilhões em riqueza global. Por Igor Pereira, Analista de Mercado Financeiro, ExpertFX School Para nós, investidores e especialmente traders de ouro (XAU/USD), a pergunta mais importante é: o que aconteceria com o ouro em um choque dessa magnitude? Como venho alertando na ExpertFX School, entender a dinâmica do ouro durante crises é fundamental para a preservação de capital. A análise a seguir detalha o provável desenrolar dos eventos. Fase 1: A Turbulência Inicial — O Mergulho Contraintuitivo O Que Acontece: Em um pânico inicial, quando as chamadas de margem explodem e a necessidade de levantar caixa se torna desesperadora, até mesmo o ouro pode sofrer uma venda temporária. Investidores vendem o que podem, não o que querem, para cobrir perdas em outras partes de seus portfólios. Precedentes Históricos: Vimos exatamente isso acontecer no auge da crise financeira de 2008 e novamente no crash da Covid em março de 2020. O ouro caiu brevemente junto com as ações antes de iniciar sua forte recuperação. Minha Análise: É crucial entender que esta queda inicial é um fenômeno de liquidez, não fundamental. É temporária e, para o investidor preparado, representa uma oportunidade de compra. Fase 2: A Fuga para a Qualidade — O Verdadeiro Rally do Ouro O Que Acontece: Uma vez que o pânico inicial diminui e o medo de uma recessão profunda se instala, o capital busca refúgio. Historicamente, esse fluxo se direciona massivamente para ouro e títulos do Tesouro americano. Os Motores do Rally: A forte alta do ouro nesta fase é impulsionada por dois fatores principais: Queda nas Taxas de Juros Reais: Bancos centrais, liderados pelo Fed, respondem à crise com cortes agressivos de juros e outras medidas de afrouxamento monetário, derrubando os rendimentos reais (juros menos inflação) e tornando o ouro (que não paga juros) mais atraente. Status de Porto Seguro: O ouro reafirma seu papel milenar como o ativo de refúgio definitivo contra a incerteza econômica e geopolítica. Minha Análise: Esta é a fase onde o verdadeiro valor do ouro como proteção se manifesta, levando a uma valorização acentuada e sustentada. Fase 3: A Dinâmica Inédita do Dólar — Um Novo Paradigma? O Alerta de Gopinath: Aqui reside a parte mais intrigante e potencialmente revolucionária da análise. Gopinath adverte que, diferente de crises passadas onde o dólar americano se fortaleceu (devido à sua condição de moeda de reserva global), o dólar pode não se fortalecer na próxima grande crise. Minha Análise: Na minha visão, isso reflete a crescente desconfiança no sistema do dólar, alimentada pela dívida colossal dos EUA, pela instabilidade política e pela busca ativa por alternativas por parte de outras potências globais (desdolarização). A Consequência para o Ouro: Se o dólar não se fortalecer, ou até mesmo enfraquecer durante a crise, isso atuaria como combustível de foguete para o ouro. Um dólar mais fraco amplificaria a alta do metal, especialmente quando precificado em outras moedas, como o real ou o yuan. Fase 4: A Reprecificação Estrutural — Um Novo Patamar para o Ouro O Que Acontece: Após a poeira baixar, o cenário global terá mudado. Com governos e bancos centrais tendo esgotado grande parte de seu "espaço fiscal e monetário" para combater a crise, a perspectiva de juros reais persistentemente baixos (ou negativos) e a contínua compra de ouro pelos bancos centrais atuariam como âncoras, fixando o preço do ouro em um patamar estruturalmente mais elevado a longo prazo. Minha Análise: Este cenário seria verdadeiramente transformador para o papel estratégico do ouro nos portfólios. Ele deixaria de ser apenas um "hedge tático" para se tornar um componente central e permanente, reconhecido como a única reserva de valor confiável em um mundo de dívidas e moedas fiduciárias frágeis. Implicações para o Investidor (Exemplo da Índia): Para investidores em países como a Índia (ou Brasil), a dinâmica é ainda mais favorável. Uma crise global provavelmente enfraqueceria a moeda local (Rupia/Real) frente ao dólar. Mesmo que o dólar não suba globalmente, a desvalorização da moeda local impulsionaria ainda mais o valor do ouro em termos domésticos. Fundos de Ouro ou ETFs locais se tornariam hedges extremamente eficazes. Conclusão de Igor Pereira: Um choque de riqueza de $35 trilhões seria, sem dúvida, destrutivo para os mercados de ações. No entanto, para o ouro, ele representaria a validação final e mais poderosa de sua tese. De um ativo frequentemente visto como uma "relíquia", ele emergiria como o pilar central de um sistema financeiro em profunda transformação. A análise de Gopinath não é uma previsão, mas um chamado à preparação. E, neste cenário, o ouro não é apenas uma opção; é uma necessidade.

Bitcoin price has continued to hover in the range of $106,000-$108,000 over the last 24 hours. The premier cryptocurrency is presently displaying some stability following another volatile trading week, which produced a 3.41% price loss. Notably, Bitcoin’s movement amid this corrective phase has triggered an interesting on-chain signal with bullish implications. Bitcoin Short-Term Holders Go Underwater, But Historical Data Reads Bullish Signs In an X post on October 18, popular market analyst, Ali Martinez, shares an important on-chain development. Amid the recent price decline, Martinez notes that Bitcoin slipped below its short-term holders’ (STH) realized price, creating an ideal situation for a market accumulation based on historical data. For context, the STH realized price represents the average acquisition price of coins held by short-term investors, i.e, wallets that have held BTC for less than 155 days. Typically, when the market price dips below this level, it indicates that new market entrants are underwater, signaling local capitulation and short-term fear in the market Based on the Glassnode data shared by Martinez, Bitcoin fell below its STH realized price on October 14 during its latest price correction. While such developments usually trigger temporary selling pressure, historical data show it has also become a cue for strategic buyers. In particular, the price dip below the STH realized price appears to align with strong rebound points in the market. Notably, the chart above shows four prior instances (May 2023, November 2023, August 2024, and May 2025), where Bitcoin’s descent below the STH realized price was followed by substantial recoveries. Martinez explains that this price dip usually provides a good opportunity for market accumulation, thereby fueling future price rallies. Interestingly, the broader Bitcoin market remains dominated by long-term holders, who are potentially utilizing this price pocket to strengthen their holdings, thus maintaining the present bullish structure. Bull Market Still On In other news, a fellow market analyst with the username Titan of Crypto has recently stated that the Bitcoin bull market remains active amid bearish speculations following the latest price drops. Titan of Crypto has hinged their positive market insight on the 38.2% Fibonacci retracement level, which has acted as a pivotal level in determining price direction in the current market cycle The analyst notes that as long as Bitcoin’s weekly candle holds above this level, the broader bull market continues to stay active. At press time, Bitcoin is valued at $106,800, reflecting a minor 0.40% decline in the past day. Meanwhile, daily trading volume is down by 61% and valued at $39.3 billion.

The stablecoin market just set a new record. The total value of dollar-pegged cryptocurrencies has climbed to about $307 billion, the highest on record, even as broader crypto prices remain uneven. Plasma (XPL), a new layer-1 network built for stablecoin payments, also caught attention. The token traded between $0.40 and $0.42 on strong volume, extending its recovery from last week’s lows. The move adds weight to the growing market focus on “stablecoin rails,” a theme driving renewed inflows. Stablecoin Growth Is Strongest Backdrop For On-Chain Liquidity Seen in Months DefiLlama data shows capitalization in stablecoins increasing by 5-6% over the last month, which is an indicator of a consistent supply of liquidity. (Source: DefiLlama) USDT is still the anchor of the industry, with an approximate circulating currency of $181-$182Bn Bn, and continues to record large daily trading volumes across exchanges. Top crypto analysts say this renewed expansion matters. A rising stablecoin float often comes before higher spot and derivatives trading activity, hinting that broader market momentum could be rebuilding. Analysts on X have linked the trend to three main drivers heading into Q4 ETF inflows, expanding stablecoin supply, and expectations of easier monetary policy before year-end. Together, they form the strongest backdrop for on-chain liquidity seen in months. DISCOVER: 15+ Upcoming Coinbase Listings to Watch in 2025 XPL Price Prediction: Is XPL Crypto Forming a Bullish Reversal Pattern After Its Long Downtrend? Market Cap 24h 7d 30d 1y All Time A crypto analyst posted the XPL/USDT 4-hour chart, which shows signs that momentum may be shifting. After sliding for weeks from above $1.80, the token has now settled near $0.40 a level that has become strong support. A descending trendline from earlier highs has capped every rebound so far. But recent candles suggest that pressure is easing as XPL compresses inside a tightening wedge. (Source: X) This pattern often appears before a reversal if buyers manage to break above resistance with strong volume. At around $0.4178, XPL sits close to that breakout point. The next resistance is near $0.45, while support remains firm between $0.36 and $0.40. Volatility has narrowed, and sellers appear to be losing momentum, a sign that some traders may be accumulating at the lower band. If bulls push through the upper boundary, the chart points toward a potential move toward $1.60, roughly a 3.8× gain from current levels. But if the $0.36 floor fails, the bullish setup breaks down, likely triggering another leg lower. For now, XPL trades in a make-or-break zone. A confirmed breakout could mark the start of a recovery phase, while another rejection might extend its broader downtrend in the sessions ahead. DISCOVER: 9+ Best Memecoin to Buy in 2025 Join The 99Bitcoins News Discord Here For The Latest Market Updates The post Plasma XPL Pumps as Crypto Stablecoins Market Cap Hit All-Time High: Stop Shorting the Market appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

In his latest Chainlink daily technical outlook, CryptoWzrd noted that the token closed bearish, retesting the $16.00 daily support level. He mentioned plans to monitor its intraday chart closely for potential quick scalp opportunities, particularly if LINK holds above $16.80, which he views as a positive zone. A Possible Shift In Chainlink’s Current Bearish Action Moving on, CryptoWzrd pointed out that both Chainlink and LINKBTC closed the day with bearish candles, signaling short-term weakness. The downside move came after a period of consolidation, suggesting that traders may be taking profits following recent gains. Despite the pullback, the analyst emphasized that the overall market context still holds potential for recovery. He further explained that LINKBTC could experience an upward push if Bitcoin dominance shows positive sentiment tomorrow. A recovery in Bitcoin’s strength often translates to renewed confidence in the broader altcoin market, and LINK could benefit from this correlation. According to CryptoWzrd, LINK’s retest of the $16 daily support level played out exactly as anticipated. This zone now represents a crucial decision point, holding above it could trigger a rebound toward the next major resistance of $20 and beyond if market conditions remain stable. However, he cautioned that with the weekend approaching, volatility may rise and market volume could thin out. As a result, CryptoWzrd maintained a balanced stance, noting that it is essential to keep expectations rational and remain alert for any signs of renewed bearish pressure. Bullish Breakout Could Ignite A Rally Toward $19.30 Concluding his analysis, CryptoWzrd noted that Chainlink’s intraday chart displayed notable volatility throughout the day, with rapid price swings keeping traders on edge. Despite the choppy movements, the price is now teasing the $16.80 intraday resistance, a level that could play a pivotal role in determining the next short-term direction. He explained that a bullish breakout above $16.80 would likely trigger a wave of renewed buying pressure. Such a move could pave the way for a rally toward the $19.30 target, an area where previous price action has shown a strong reaction and potential for profit-taking. On the other hand, CryptoWzrd cautioned that a rejection from $16.80 or prolonged trading below this resistance could lead to more sideways movement over the weekend. With lower trading volumes expected, this range-bound behavior may continue until a clear catalyst emerges to drive momentum in either direction. He concluded by emphasizing the importance of patience and clarity in the current setup. The market is at a decision point, and waiting for a stronger trade formation could offer a safer entry opportunity.

Following the flash crash of last week, the Bitcoin price has once again sunk to similar depths, albeit in a more steady price correction. Notably, the leading cryptocurrency dipped below $105,000 on Friday as crypto liquidations rose to above $1.2 billion. However, underlying investor buying activity paints an encouraging picture of a potentially bullish rebound. Bitcoin Net Taker Volume Hits $309 Million Despite Price Fall In a QuickTake post on X, popular analyst Amr Taha shares an exchange activity update on the Bitcoin market amidst a significant price correction. The pundit reports a major uptick in buying pressure, which suggests investors may be quietly accumulating despite the present price weakness. Notably, on-chain data shows that the Bitcoin crash to below $105,000 coincided with a spike in the net taker volume on Binance to around $309 million, marking its first positive zone since October 10. In trading terms, buy-taker volume represents orders that actively hit the ask, i.e., traders willing to buy immediately at market price rather than waiting for a better entry. The move indicates that, despite short-term volatility, there remains a deep undercurrent of bullish conviction among Bitcoin holders and traders. This high accumulation activity during a price demand usually precedes local bottom formations, as aggressive buyers absorb selling pressure, setting the stage for a parabolic price rebound. Furthermore, while the taker volume surged, Amr Taha reports that the open interest (OI), which measures the total number of outstanding futures and perpetual contracts, failed to rise in tandem. This divergence suggests that trading activity is concentrated in the spot market rather than in leveraged derivatives, reinforcing the fact that investors are actively participating in the present market state. In summary, the renowned crypto analyst views this exchange activity development as a potential bullish undercurrent. Taha explains that spot accumulation around key liquidity levels, such as the $105K zone, often serves as a foundation for future price recoveries once selling pressure subsides. Bitcoin Rebound Verified By Gold Price Surge In other news, a market analyst with the username Crypto Jebb echoes Bitcoin’s chances of a major price rebound. However, the expert anticipates the premier cryptocurrency may still see a further decline before eventually finding a bottom around $92,000. In line with a growing notion, Jebb hinges his bullish thesis on a potential rotation of capital from the gold market to Bitcoin once the former hits a new market peak. Notably, gold is currently maintaining an impressive bullish momentum, having become the first asset to surpass a $30 trillion market capitalization value. Jebb predicts an eventual capital rotation when the gold market starts to correct, with potential inflows expected to push Bitcoin to around the $150,000 price mark in January. At press time, Bitcoin trades at $107,053, representing a 0.74% decline in the past day following a modest recovery effort.

The cryptocurrency market has been hit with another wave of sell pressure as both the Bitcoin and Ethereum prices plunged sharply, triggering widespread panic and uncertainty. With over $536 million in Spot Bitcoin ETF outflows in a single day, the downturn has sparked renewed fears of an extended bearish phase. Analysts are calling this correction a “Bloody Friday,” a less but still severe reflection of last week’s brutal selloff that wiped billions in the market and saw BTC and ETH spiraling downwards. ETF Outflows Trigger Bitcoin And Ethereum Price Crash The recent crash in Bitcoin and Ethereum prices is being attributed to recent large-scale outflows from US Spot Bitcoin ETFs. Crypto analyst Jana on X social media described the event as one of the bloodiest weekly downturns of the quarter, with Bitcoin tumbling 13.3% in seven days and Ethereum sliding 17.8% over the past month. At press time, Bitcoin is trading slightly above $106,940 while Ethereum sits around $3,870, both suffering steep retracements from their recent highs. Data from SoSoValue shows that Thursday, October 16, saw a staggering $536.4 million in daily net outflows from Spot Bitcoin ETFs, marking the largest single-day negative flow since August 1, when $812 million exited the market. Out of twelve US Bitcoin ETFs, eight registered major outflows, led by $275.15 million leaving Ark & 21Shares’ ARKB, followed by $132 million from Fidelity’s FBTC. Notably, funds managed by other major companies like Grayscale, BlackRock, Bitwise, VanEck, and Valkyrie also reported significant withdrawals. These persistent outflows have now stretched into their third consecutive day, with October 17, just a day ago, recording a massive outflow of $366.5 million. The sustained negative ETF flows underscore waning investor confidence and suggest that the broader market downturn could continue in the near term. Combined with the $19 billion liquidation event last Friday, increased outflows in ETFs could put more selling pressure on the already fragile market. Experts Warn Of Deeper Market Pain Ahead Many experts believe that the crypto market may still have more room for a decline. Data from Polymarket, one of the world’s largest prediction platforms, show that 52% of participants expect Bitcoin to drop below $100,000 before the end of October. Veteran economist and Bitcoin critic Peter Schiff has also warned that the coming months could be catastrophic for the industry, predicting widespread bankruptcies, defaults, and layoffs as Bitcoin and Ethereum face another major leg down. Meanwhile, technical analysts are pointing to signs of deeper weakness in Ethereum’s structure. According to Crypto Damus, Ethereum has broken key weekly support and is displaying a bearish setup on the charts. He says that MACD is about to “cross red,” leaving a significant amount of room for a crash. Other analysts like Marzell have echoed similar concerns, stating that Ethereum is now nearing a “crash zone.” However, he also highlighted the $3,690 – $3,750 range as a possible short-term demand area where buyers could step in again and trigger the next leg up. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView

Bitcoin’s weekly chart is at a pivotal point, with price action hovering around key structural levels. Traders are now questioning whether the current move marks the start of a deeper correction or just a healthy consolidation before the next leg up. Elliott Wave Signals Align With Developing Correction Elliott Waves Academy, in its latest analysis tracking Bitcoin’s expected wave path on the weekly timeframe, has raised a key question: has the corrective wave begun? The recent market structure indicates that the bullish leg has likely completed, and the price may now be transitioning into a corrective phase. A critical support level of the prior upward wave has been broken, hinting at a potential wave reversal in progress. The evidence for this transition grows stronger when observing the break below the lower boundary of the diagonal pattern and the final price channel. Both of these structures previously acted as strong supports during Bitcoin’s impulsive climb, and their breakdown now suggests that market control is slowly shifting from buyers to sellers. Currently, Bitcoin is trading beneath the lower boundary of the price channel, which has flipped into a key resistance zone. As long as the price remains below this zone, bearish sentiment could persist, keeping the market in a cautious state. Despite the weakness, there are signs that the downward sub-wave might be nearing completion. The structure suggests that a short-term upward corrective wave could emerge as the market attempts to stabilize and regain footing. Expected Outlooks Sharing his expectations, Elliott Waves Academy noted that Bitcoin may continue to consolidate around its current levels as bulls attempt to defend their positions. Such a phase of sideways movement often reflects a period of indecision in the market, where both buyers and sellers are waiting for confirmation before committing to their next major moves. However, the Academy cautioned that if signs of weakness begin to emerge near the current resistance zone, the market could face a potential reversal. This shift could trigger renewed bearish pressure, pushing Bitcoin into a deeper corrective leg. According to the analysis, the correction could extend toward the 50%–61.8% Fibonacci retracement levels of the previous upward wave. These Fibonacci zones often serve as key areas of support during corrective movements, and a decline into these ranges could provide a more stable foundation for a future bullish reversal. Ultimately, monitoring price behavior around these crucial levels in the following days will be essential. Whether the market holds firm in consolidation or slips into a deeper retracement, the upcoming movements in these zones could set the tone for the next phase of Bitcoin’s long-term wave cycle.

XRP has found itself back under the microscope as bullish momentum is yet to return with full force. Another weekend is here, and XRP’s price action is still perambulating around last weekend’s flash crash, which saw the cryptocurrency register its biggest liquidation candlestick in history. Now, XRP is trying to recover to higher price levels above $2. Interestingly, one technical analysis warns that, before any major rebound, the price of XRP could suffer a severe decline, possibly down as much as 40%. While such a drop would be painful for holders, the scenario is being cast not as a permanent collapse but as a capitulation move that might precede a stronger rally. Worst Case Scenario What transpired last weekend in the crypto markets qualifies as the largest deleveraging event in recent memory. Leveraged positions were forcibly closed out across many exchanges, leading to cascading liquidations that sent price action into a free fall. As such, about $19 billion in positions was wiped out in the span of hours. In XRP’s case, that intense pressure led to a violent plunge that created a deep low wick to break below $1.6 on its price chart before a quick rebound above $2.2. That wick is central to the argument that the forced selling squeezed both longs and shorts, clearing excess leverage and setting the stage for price discovery to reset. However, a suggestion is that the worst may not yet be fully priced in, and that this purge might continue deeper before sentiment truly turns bullish. This worst-case scenario outlook is based on an analysis by Steph Is Crypto that envisions another possible 40% crash in the XRP price. As shown in the price chart below, XRP’s price action might fall to revisit last weekend flash crash bottom just above $1.55. This price level may represent the deepest downside target before the market catches its footing again. If current levels give way, say if XRP loses its more immediate support zones at $2.2 and $2, the descent toward that boundary would amount to a drop of about 30 to 40%. XRP Price Chart Analysis. Source: Steph Is Crypto on X What’s Next After The Crash? The wick already formed by the sudden flash crash is interpreted as an initial flush of stops, but the full erosion of weak hands might still have room to run. Only after that purge can a more sustainable rebound be believable. If the worst-case scenario plays out, the path forward would require XRP to first establish strong support near or around $1.55, shake off residual volatility, and then gather volume and momentum for the next leg upward. From here, the analyst projected an extended rally that will see the XRP price break into new all-time highs above $3.8. At the time of writing, XRP is trading at $2.35, up by 4% in the past 24 hours. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from TradingView

After a short-lived display of bullish momentum, where price returned as high as about $116,000 after the tariff-induced flash crash, Bitcoin’s price has maintained a sharp downward trend in the third week of October. More shockingly, on-chain data has surfaced that paints a pessimistic yet uncertain picture of the cryptocurrency’s future. $100,000 Emerges As Key Support Zone In a recent X post on Friday, CryptoQuant analyst Julio Moreno shared insights from his technical analysis of the Bitcoin price action. Moreno highlighted that Bitcoin’s most recent break beneath what was a price consolidation range of $120,000-$108,000 has caused a shift of attention towards $100,000 as the next critical level. The crypto analyst defended his report with the Bitcoin Trader On-chain Realized Price Bands metric, which measures the lower boundary of the average on-chain acquisition cost for Bitcoin short-term holders. Simply, this metric helps identify the price level that would act as support in cases where the price experiences corrective movement. From the chart shared above, $100.9k is currently the lower boundary of the average trader realized price, one that Moreno expects could serve as a support zone. Aside from technical analysis and on-chain activity, $100,000 is also a significant psychological price level, as it serves as the hallmark where Bitcoin enters a six-figure valuation. If the Bitcoin price were to fall to levels as low as $100,000, the strong psychological backing by market participants could translate to its price action. As a result, the flagship cryptocurrency could see temporary relief from the bearish pressure that it is currently under. What Next For Bitcoin? As was previously mentioned, $100,000 stands as a significant level for the Bitcoin price, with psychology and technical analysis coming together to reinforce its importance. Derivable from Moreno’s post is the conjecture that if the $100,000 support were to hold, Bitcoin’s bullish sentiment among market participants could be renewed, thus setting the pace for the flagship cryptocurrency’s recovery towards its current all-time-high price. On the other hand, the failure of this important price level could carry grave implications, especially for short-term holders. A break in this psychological support could trigger a sharp sentiment shift amongst Bitcoin market participants, causing them to sell their holdings to minimize losses or escape with some profits. Interestingly, the 365-day Moving Average (MA) sits around the $100,000 psychological support. For context, the 365-day MA is a technical indicator that shows Bitcoin’s average closing price over the past year. By extension of its primary function, the indicator is used to gauge Bitcoin’s direction in the long term. If Bitcoin should therefore slip beneath its 365-day MA of $100,000, it could be a sign that the digital asset is about to assume a long-term bearish trajectory, a sign which might precede major price corrections. As of this writing, Bitcoin is worth approximately $107,400, showing a 7-day loss of more than 5% of its value.

According to posts and short clips published on October 17, 2025, social media personality Andrew Tate warned that Bitcoin could fall to $26,000 before a bottom forms. His clip argues that as long as many traders expect quick rebounds and hold long bets, the market can keep sliding until optimism is gone. But, it was the “car crash” and “losing your entire family” and having an arm amputated in an accident part that sounded disturbing. It was all a metaphor about the reality of investing in Bitcoin and that everything could get worse. At least, in the way he sees it. On Psychology & Risk Tate’s message was mostly dark and foreboding. He spoke about pain, suffering and how too much expectation can wreck people’s dreams. His message enters on market psychology: too many people still thinking price won’t go lower, which is the worst part — and that keeps risk alive. He framed the move as a capitulation or “amputation” — a moment when traders finally give up and positions are cleared. Several crypto outlets picked up the clip and reposted short videos of his comments across X and Instagram. Market data gives context to why his warning grabbed attention. Bitcoin recently pulled back from highs earlier in October and traded near the $106,000–$107,000 area on October 17, with large liquidations hitting futures and options desks. Reports show hundreds of millions cleared from leveraged positions in the recent sell-off. That kind of forced selling can amplify moves in either direction. Market Moves And Data Points Other outlets pointed out outflows from spot Bitcoin ETFs on days when prices slid, evidence that institutional flows can swing quickly and affect liquidity. Some coverage named single-day ETF outflows in the hundreds of millions, underscoring how fragile demand can look in a down leg. At the same time, a few market vets argued that these drops create buying chances for longer-term players. Observers split on probability. Some analysts warn that a deep correction is possible if broad liquidity dries up or if macro shocks hit risk assets. Others note that structural change — like larger custody flows and ETF frameworks — creates more buyers than in past cycles, which could make a plunge to $26,000 unlikely without a major external shock. What Traders Should Watch Meanwhile, key numbers to watch are support near four-figure and five-figure levels that traders have flagged this week, liquidations across futures, and ETF flows in and out of spot products. Momentum indicators versus gold and on-chain metrics have also been highlighted by some outlets as signs of whether sellers are exhausted or just getting started. In short, Tate’s $26,000 call is a bold, simple forecast built on a sentiment argument. It is newsworthy because it came from a widely followed figure and because crypto is volatile right now. But it is one scenario among many. Featured image from Gemini, chart from TradingView

The Dogecoin price could be gearing up for an explosive move soon, as technical analysts suggest that the popular meme coin may be entering another parabolic cycle. While the broader crypto market declines, analysts believe Dogecoin’s historical patterns and price structures are setting the stage for a potential 2,000% rally that could see it soar as high as $4 by next year. Dogecoin Price To Mirror Pre-2017 Explosive Surge Crypto analyst Javon Marks has indicated that Dogecoin’s price action is closely mirroring the bullish setup that preceded its historic price rally in 2017. If this pattern continues, he predicts that the cryptocurrency may be preparing for its next cyclical surge to new all-time highs and beyond. Marks points out that Dogecoin’s long-term structure is forming a massive cup-shaped base, which historically has paved the way for significant bull runs. His analysis forecasts a minimum 251% increase in the near term, with a potential 2,000% surge over a longer timeframe, should the historical pattern unfold as it did in the past. The analyst’s accompanying chart illustrates a recurring accumulation pattern where Dogecoin consolidates for years before breaking out sharply. The price history between 2014 and 2017 is being mirrored by the 2022 – 2025 formation, where the meme coin appears to be carving out a rounded bottom and a consolidation triangle. Once price action completes this structure, Marks predicts that a breakout toward $4 is technically possible. Notably, Dogecoin’s resilience between its current price at $0.18 and $0.3 may act as a launchpad for the next parabolic phase, especially if the overall market sentiment turns bullish in 2026. As of the time of writing, CoinMarketCap’s data indicates that the meme coin’s price has increased by 5.53% over the past 24 hours, marking a slight recovery from its monthly decline of over 33%. Analysts Share Different Outlooks For Dogecoin A separate analysis by market experts presents a slightly different outlook for Dogecoin, with one expert expecting a moderate price surge and another predicting a potential breakdown. Crypto analyst Ali Martinez views Dogecoin’s current structure as part of a steady, upward-trending price channel. He highlighted that DOGE continues to trade within an ascending range established since early 2023. This framework implies that the meme coin remains technically bullish despite short-term corrections. In his analysis, Martinez identifies moderate but critical upside checkpoints at $0.29, $0.45, and $0.86, based on the Fibonacci retracement and extension levels. His chart illustrates how Dogecoin has repeatedly bounced off the lower boundary of the channel, mostly near $0.18, indicating strong buyer interest in that zone. Notably, the analyst forecasts that a rebound from this area could set the stage for gradual advances toward $1 in the coming months. Market expert Bitguru adds a note of caution, observing that the $0.18 – $0.19 region is acting as a make-or-break level for bulls. A decisive drop below it could expose Dogecoin’s price to a deeper retracement toward $0.095. The analyst advises traders to remain vigilant, noting that DOGE still appears to be in a corrective phase. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView

After a 100x sprint, COAI, once hyped as the best crypto to buy now, slumps over -52% in a day as euphoria cools and on-chain scrutiny grows. ChainOpera AI’s token, COAI, tumbled nearly -52% in the past 24 hours after a week of rapid gains that pushed it into the multi-billion-dollar range. (Source:Coingecko) By Saturday evening ET, COAI was trading around $10-$11 with about $295 million in daily volume on major exchanges. The drop follows growing discussion about heavy profits among top wallets and possible coordinated selling. The correction came soon after COAI’s explosive rally from about $0.14 on Sept. 26 to an all-time high near $44.90 on Oct. 12, a surge of more than 100x in just over two weeks. DISCOVER: 16+ New and Upcoming Binance Listings in 2025 What Did Bubblemaps Uncover About COAI’s Suspicious Wallet Activity? Coingecko data shows a 24-hour range between $9.79 and $25.12, putting the live market cap around $1.9–$2.1 billion based on an estimated circulating supply of 188–200 million tokens. CoinGecko lists COAI on Bitget and Gate.io, each handling tens of millions in trades today. The token had been one of the top performers of the week, rising more than 300% before volatility hit. On Saturday, DEX Screener data from the BNB Chain pair showed COAI down about -52% over 24 hours, mirroring the pullback seen across both centralized and decentralized markets. Bubblemaps has raised questions about a cluster of wallets tied to Chain Opera AI (COAI) after uncovering strikingly uniform trading behavior. In its investigation shared on X, the analytics platform identified 60 wallets that executed thousands of automated trades under near-identical conditions. According to Bubblemaps, each wallet received an initial 1 BNB transfer from Binance around 11:00 a.m. UTC on March 25 before using the Binance Alpha platform to carry out synchronized trades. Whether this marks a temporary pause or the end of COAI’s explosive run remains uncertain, but traders appear to be moving more cautiously as scrutiny around the project deepens. COAI is now trading around $10.13, edging closer to a key support area between $8.65 and $7.17. The chart outlines two major demand zones: the first between $8.65 and $7.93, and the second around $7.17, where previous accumulation took place. According to the analyst, how the price reacts here will determine the next direction. A bounce from these zones could show that buyers are stepping back in, setting up a short-term rebound toward the $15.21 resistance. (Source:X) However, there is an indication of danger represented by the projection line on the chart. When COAI goes to this support area and fails to give any indication of a turnaround or high trading quantity, then the structure is likely to become weaker. That would possibly spell the doom of its sharp rise and prove a further correction. Simply, the long-term direction of COAI will be determined by how this pullback will be consolidated into a healthy pullback or it will degenerate into a collapse below the significant support levels. DISCOVER: 9+ Best Memecoin to Buy in 2025 Join The 99Bitcoins News Discord Here For The Latest Market Updates The post COAI Crypto Drops After Sprinting 100X: Is Chain Opera AI Run Finished? appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

Tom Lee and his Ethereum bet is back in the headlines this time on reports of a fresh $281 million buy that has crypto traders asking what he sees next for ETH. Tom Lee’s BitMine Immersion reportedly bought 72,898 ether, worth about $281 million, within the last 24 hours. His chart shows that ETH is likely in a corrective phase, not a full trend reversal. According to his Elliott Wave analysis, Ethereum is moving within a W–X–Y corrective structure, often seen before a recovery phase. (Source: X) The coin is currently trading near $3,870, and Tony expects another test of the $3,300–$3,400 range, a zone that could mark the formation of a double bottom, a classic signal of seller exhaustion and potential reversal. He noted that this projected wave (b) low fits within the ongoing correction, hinting at one final dip before a rebound. His chart outlines a potential move toward $5,000 by late Q4 2025 or early 2026 once Ethereum builds a base at lower levels. The analyst added that the broader structure remains “corrective but stable,” suggesting that the recent weakness may be part of a larger bullish cycle still intact. If buyers return around support, he believes ETH could soon shift back into recovery mode. DISCOVER: 9+ Best Memecoin to Buy in 2025 Join The 99Bitcoins News Discord Here For The Latest Market Updates The post Tom Lee Bought $281 Million in Ethereum Crypto: Does He Know Something We Don’t? Will ETH Hit A New High? appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

According to reports, Ripple is moving into corporate treasury services with an acquisition valued at $1 billion. The purchase, tied to a treasury management firm, has prompted some market educators to lay out aggressive price scenarios for XRP, including a top-end projection of $1,000+. Ripple Hits Corporate Treasury A crypto educator who posts under the name “X Finance Bull” has mapped out a sequence of price milestones. Based on his outline, investors might see XRP trade near $2 to $3 in the immediate phase, climb to $5–$10 over a longer stretch, and reach $20–$100+ in a bullish expansion. The educator then presents a theoretical maximum of $1,000+ if XRP were to capture a major share of corporate treasury flows. These figures are being shared widely, often without the caveats that would temper expectations. Why The Move Matters The logic behind the bullish scenario is straightforward at a glance. If Ripple ties its software and token into treasury operations used by large firms, demand for on-ledger liquidity could rise. Corporations handling cash, currency conversion, and liquidity tend to move very large sums. People in markets point out that tapping into those flows can change adoption dynamics for a token. Still, adoption at scale, legal clarity, and real usage patterns would all have to align for token prices to rise dramatically. Bull Case And Numbers Supporters highlight the $1 billion price tag of the deal as proof that Ripple sees enterprise opportunity. They argue that treasury customers could need fast settlement rails and that XRPL tools might fit into those processes. The educator’s projections include concrete bands: $2 to $3 early, $5–10 mid, and $20–$100+ later. But those bands assume broad corporate adoption and token demand patterns that are not yet proven. Market caps implied by a $1,000+ XRP would be orders of magnitude larger than today’s totals, unless the circulating supply shrinks or new economic models are introduced. Regulatory Signals Regulatory signals are a key variable. Courts and regulators have begun to clarify how tokens are treated in various jurisdictions, and that treatment will shape institutional appetite. Also important are integration details: how the token is used in treasury software, whether firms hold or simply pass through XRP, and how custody and risk models adapt to tokenized liquidity. Each of those steps can either support price appreciation or leave the token’s value marginal to enterprise operations. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView

After briefly taking on a structure suggesting an imminent recuperation from the October 10 market downturn, the Bitcoin price appears to be heading into the weekend with a clear bearish outlook. According to data from recent on-chain analysis, the world’s largest cryptocurrency still faces an even higher risk of increased bearish pressure, which may lead to a deeper correction over the next few weeks. Binance Records Daily High Of 40 BTC Inflows In an October 17 post on the social media platform X, pseudonymous on-chain analyst Darkfost revealed a shift in the behavior of market participants within Bitcoin’s oldest investor class. In the post on X, the analyst referenced results from the Binance Exchange Inflow — Spent Output Age Bands metric, which tracks the amount of Bitcoin sent to Binance, and the age of these coins being sent out. In this case, transactions from the long-term holders (based on their age) were tracked. Darkfost explained that the 7-day Moving Average (MA) of these BTC inflows on Binance has seen a rise to 40 BTC per day within just a short period of time. What’s more interesting is that the 7-day MA jumped from around 4 BTC per day to this local high. When compared to previous levels, a sudden rise to about 40 Bitcoins per day could be significant news for the world’s leading cryptocurrency. What This Means For Bitcoin Price Because Bitcoin’s long-term holders hold more than 80 percent of its total supply, their actions across exchanges tend to heavily affect price volatility. Darkfost further explained how recent LTH activity could affect market dynamics. Backed by historical occurrences, the analyst made it clear that increasing inflows of BTC to Binance also point to a potential increase in selling pressure; this is because transfers to exchanges are often associated with selling activity, as they act as mediums for quick sell-offs or profit-taking. When long-term holders begin moving their holdings to exchanges, they are known to move them in large quantities, and evidently not without intent. Interestingly, the surge in Binance inflows preceded LTH profit taking — an event which ignited the most recent crash seen by the Bitcoin market, and the simultaneous reintegration into market supply of “ancient BTC.” From the chart shared by Darkfost, the inflow levels seem to be maintaining fairly good levels. While this might be good in the short term, the analyst advised that it would be best to watch out for its upward trend. “Should it continue to accelerate, it could indicate a shift in LTH positioning and potentially mark the beginning of a short-term distribution phase,” the analyst added. As of press time, Bitcoin is valued at approximately $107,085, reflecting an almost 2% decline in the past day.

Crypto analyst Remi has predicted that the XRP price could hit $1,200. The analyst also highlighted factors that could spark this 50,000% increase for the altcoin even as it crashes alongside the broader crypto market at the moment. Analyst Predicts XRP Price Will Hit $1,200, Here’s Why In an X post, Remi stated that the charts are now showing that an E-wave rally to $1,200 for the XRP price. The analyst noted that in 2017, the altcoin recorded a 76,000% gain, with no utility and driven solely by retail speculation. However, this time around, XRP only needs a 50,000% gain to reach this target, and it has utility and institutional FOMO, which makes this projected target more promising. This institutional FOMO is expected to come through the XRP ETFs, which are set to be approved by the SEC once the U.S. government shutdown ends. While these funds are expected to drive new liquidity into the XRP ecosystem, it remains to be seen how much impact they will have on the XRP price. Meanwhile, Remi advised XRP holders to take profits as the XRP price records this projected parabolic rally. He added that they should take profits at different intervals, because a black swan event could happen out of nowhere before they reach the ‘E Wave.’ The analyst also mentioned that no one can ever time the top, which is why it is best to take profits along the way up. This XRP price prediction comes as the altcoin declines alongside the broader crypto market. XRP is trading just above the psychological $2 level as trade tensions between the U.S. and China, along with other macro factors such as the prolonged U.S. government shutdown, spark bearish sentiment in the market. XRP Could See Another Leg Down Before A Reversal Crypto analyst CasiTrades indicated that the XRP price could see another leg down before any bullish reversal. This came as she noted that the altcoin isn’t showing the strength that would invalidate the final wave down, and that price is stalling right around the Wave 4 resistance levels. CasiTrades further stated that if the current XRP price action were a deep V-shaped recovery, then there should have been a strong breakout above key resistance at $2.82. However, that breakout hasn’t come, which is why she is leaning towards the market needing one more wave down for full exhaustion and a change of sentiment. The analyst predicted that a retest of the .618 retracement around $1.46 or the golden pocket near $1.35 is possible for the next wave down. At the time of writing, the XRP price is trading at around $2.33, down in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap.

Altcoins have not quite recovered from the significant downturn that hit the financial markets a week ago. Most large-cap cryptocurrency assets, including Bitcoin, are either revisiting their low from the previous week or struggling to mount any real pressure from their current position. For instance, the largest altcoin by market cap, Ethereum, after briefly returning to above $4,200 earlier this week, is back to its level in the aftermath of the October 10th bloodbath. According to the latest on-chain data, it appears that investors are increasingly losing confidence in the long-term promise of the altcoins. Are Altcoins In For A Deeper Correction? In a new post on X, CryptoQuant’s Head of Research, Julio Moreno, revealed that altcoins are making their way in large volumes to centralized exchanges. This fresh trend reflects a less optimistic shift in investor sentiment after a particularly positive start to the month of October. The relevant indicator here is the Exchange Inflow Transaction Count, which measures the number of transactions involving the deposit of a cryptocurrency (altcoins, in this context) into a centralized exchange. This metric can be used to assess investor sentiment at every given moment in the market. A significant rise in the Exchange Inflow Transaction is typically considered a bearish signal, as it suggests that investors are moving their assets to centralized exchanges to sell. Ultimately, this trend could mean imminent selling pressure for the cryptocurrency (or group of digital assets, as in this case). Moreno revealed in his post on X that the number of transactions sending altcoins onto trading platforms has reached a new high in 2025. As observed in the chart below, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, Binance, has been responsible for the majority of the cryptocurrencies flowing into these centralized platforms. While the market already seems to be undergoing a significant correction, a continuous flow of assets into exchanges could mean an extended period of downward movement for the altcoins. However, the peak of this metric could also be significant, as it could signal the bottom and potential reversal of the altcoin market. Altcoin Market Cap Falls To $1.45 Trillion According to the latest data, the cryptocurrency market (excluding Bitcoin) is valued at around $1.45 trillion, reflecting an over 1% drop in the past 24 hours. What’s more worrying is the market’s record in the past week, as the altcoins have lost nearly 13% of their value over the last seven days.

Bitcoin ETF outflows, bank contagion, and more! Here’s your weekly roundup. It took America 9 months to become a third-world country … or maybe America has been a third world country since 2008? Seems like the US is steamrolling its way into doing all the actual bad things that the communist era Russia and China did. (Source: X) Meanwhile, spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $536M in daily net outflows on Thursday, their largest since August 1, according to SoSoValue. Outflows hit eight of the twelve funds, led by ARKB with $275M and Fidelity’s FBTC with $132M, as investors moved to the sidelines amid macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainty. Here are three news stories from the week you need to know: 1. Institutional Flows Flash Red as Traders Deleverage From Bitcoin ETF (Source: CoinGlass) The outflows in .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 $107,037.44 1.67% Bitcoin BTC Price $107,037.44 1.67% /24h Volume in 24h $61.56B Price 7d Atkins also praised Asia’s superapps that blend payments, trading, and banking, arguing the US needs similar integration and coordination between the SEC and CFTC. The message was clear: bring capital home. EXPLORE: Now That the Bull Run is Dead, Will Powell Do Further Rate Cuts? Join The 99Bitcoins News Discord Here For The Latest Market Updates Key Takeaways Bitcoin ETF outflows, bank contagion, and more! Here’s your weekly roundup. It took America 9 months to become a third-world country … Ethereum ETFs saw $56.9 Mn in withdrawals the same day, reversing a brief two-day inflow streak. The post Weekly Roundup: Bitcoin ETF Outflows Signal Risk Reset as SEC Chair Pledges to Revive U.S. Crypto Innovation appeared first on 99Bitcoins.