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XRP has drawn plenty of comparisons over the past few months, but one analyst believes the best way to understand its future is to look at Amazon’s past. Nick Anderson, better known as BULLRUNNERS on the social media platform X, says XRP is going through the same kind of consolidation Amazon faced in 2010, and it still has the potential to rally to $200. The key difference, however, is the patience investors will need before this rally can happen. Amazon’s Breakout Holds The Clues For XRP XRP’s price action in the past seven days has been highlighted by a trading range between $2.8 and $2.9. The cryptocurrency now seems stuck within this range, but it has managed to hold above $2.8 for the meantime. Interestingly, Anderson likened this consolidation move to a similar retest of a previous high by the Amazon stock (AMZN) back in 2010. In his post, Anderson highlighted how Amazon stock spent roughly 3,800 days consolidating after the dot-com crash before finally breaking past its previous high and entering a meteoric run. However, before entering into this meteoric run, it consolidated for a few months in 2010 just after breaking above its previous high during the dot-com bubble. According to Anderson, XRP’s current structure is tracing out a massive cup and handle that mirrors this exact Amazon stock setup, with the cryptocurrency now using past highs as support in the same way Amazon did. Just as Amazon transformed once it cleared resistance, Anderson believes XRP could follow a similar breakout trajectory that could eventually push its price above $100, and possibly as high as $200. Short-Term Expectations Between $5 And $30 In his assessment, Anderson noted that this predicted rally to $200 might take many years to come to fruition. Comparing today’s price of around $2.80 to Amazon’s $5 launch point before its monumental rally, this would probably be the best time for XRP investors to accumulate for the long term. For younger investors, holding XRP for the next 10 to 15 years could prove transformative, with as little as 10,000 XRP amounting to $1 million in value if the cryptocurrency eventually climbs to $100. Despite his long-term forecast, Anderson is more cautious about what XRP might achieve this cycle. He stated that while a push to $100 in the near term would be “absolutely insane”, a more realistic target for this bull run could lie between $5 and $30. After that, he expects another correction to set in before the rally resumes sometime around the end of the decade. Anderson also left room for a more explosive scenario, noting that XRP could deliver what he called a “giga rally” if liquidity rushes into the market faster than expected. This is based on the growing anticipation around the adoption of ISO 20022 by the US Federal Reserve. At the time of writing, XRP is trading at $2.81. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView

Trading activity on Coinbase’s Base network is heating up, and meme coins are at the center of the storm. If this momentum holds, Base could see its DEX volumes surge past new milestones in 2025. Will Brett, Toshi, and Degen drive the next breakout, or will the hype fade as quickly as it came? Base is showing steady growth in decentralized finance (DeFi) activity. Data from DeFiLlama shows the daily trading volume on Base’s decentralized exchanges (DEXs) is about $1.379Bn. (Source: Base DEXs Volume, DeFiLlama) The weekly total stands near $9.75Bn, even after a 30.8% decline compared to the previous week. That level of activity makes Base the fourth-largest chain by DEX volume, behind Solana, Ethereum, and BNB Smart Chain. (Source: Chain ranked by DEX volume, DeFiLlama) Most of the trading is concentrated on a handful of platforms. Aerodrome leads with $601.8M in volume, followed by Uniswap at $489.5M and PancakeSwap at $246.2M. Fluid and Balancer also play a role in the network’s liquidity. The meme coin sector on Base is also expanding. Their combined market capitalization is roughly $1.26Bn, with daily trading volumes reaching around $91.5M. As per Coingecko data, the biggest names are Brett (BRETT), Toshi (TOSHI), and Degen (DEGEN). Brett holds a market cap of about $445M, Toshi $238M, and Degen $114M. Together, their daily volume is close to $54M. Analysts say the combination of strong infrastructure and a growing user base could set the stage for higher meme-coin activity in 2025. Because these tokens often spark surges during hype cycles, they may help push Base’s trading volumes even higher in the year ahead. DISCOVER: Top Solana Meme Coins to Buy in 2025 Top 3 Base Meme Coins to Watch in 2025 According to Tradingview, Brett (BRETT) trades at about $0.04479, with a daily volume near $32.9M and a market cap of roughly $444.6M. (Source – BRETT USDT, TradingView) It is the largest meme coin on Base and is often seen as a marker of sentiment for the broader meme-coin market on the network. Toshi (TOSHI) changes hands at around $0.0005653. It records about $10.25M in daily volume and carries a market cap of $237.8M. (Source – TOSHI USDT, TradingView) Its liquidity and growing user base make it one of the steadier tokens in Base’s meme-coin space, balancing speculation with active trading support. Degen (DEGEN) is priced close to $0.003087. It sees about $11.56M in daily trades and holds a market cap of $114.3M. (Source – DEGEN USDT, TradingView) While smaller than Brett and Toshi, Degen has an active trading community. That activity makes it highly sensitive to swings in market sentiment, creating the possibility of sharp price moves during periods of higher volatility. DISCOVER: Next 1000X Crypto: 10+ Crypto Tokens That Can Hit 1000x in 2025 Why Base Could Be the Next Meme Coin Hub? Base is drawing attention because of its speed, low fees, and growing decentralized finance (DeFi) infrastructure. Daily trading on its decentralized exchanges (DEXs) already tops $1.3Bn, giving tokens a strong base of liquidity. With Brett, Toshi, and Degen already holding significant positions, they are likely to remain key players as 2025 approaches. Analysts point to the mix of social hype, easy access through DEXs, and steady inflows of capital as reasons why Base could become a leading platform for meme coins in the year ahead. DISCOVER: Best Meme Coin ICOs to Invest in 2025 Join The 99Bitcoins News Discord Here For The Latest Market Updates The post DEX Volumes Tipped to Explode On Base: 3 Best Base Meme Coins to Buy in 2025? appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

Trump Media and Technology Group has completed a major cryptocurrency transaction with Crypto.com, acquiring 684.4M Cronos (CRO) tokens. Will CRO price pump in September after this deal? The deal was locked in $105M, and the agreement was confirmed on Sept. 5. Trump Media, which owns Truth Social, revealed that the deal was split between stock and cash. CRO is consolidating after a sharp move upward, now testing the 23.6% Fibonacci retracement zone at $0.266. This marks its first major support. If selling continues, the next levels to watch are $0.210 (38.2%), $0.173 (50%), and $0.143 (61.8%). These could act as deeper support zones. The chart still leans bullish, where CRO appears to be in the early stages of a wave III extension. If momentum holds, the token could target $0.396 (138%), $0.537 (161.8%), and $0.877 (200%). A longer-term push could reach $1.43 (238%). For now, the $0.266 level is key. A rebound from this point may spark buying interest and send CRO toward the $0.39-$0.53 resistance range. But if this support breaks, the price could fall back toward $0.21-$0.17, slowing the larger uptrend. In short, CRO’s path depends on whether buyers defend $0.266. Traders are watching closely to see if the bullish Elliott Wave setup can stay intact. DISCOVER: Best Meme Coin ICOs to Invest in 2025 Join The 99Bitcoins News Discord Here For The Latest Market Updates The post Trump Media Close Cronos Whale Buy: CRO Price Prediction For September? appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

Crypto markets are getting more solid and are showing resilience this Saturday, and so many news outlets predicting a breakout soon. As of today, the global market cap is steadying at $3.8T to $3.9T, and people are looking for a big Q4 rally amid neutral Fear & Greed. Bullish vibes continue building as altcoins show their strength. (source – crypto market cap, CoinGecko) BTC ▼-1.69% hovering around $110K, ETH ▼-3.12% also bouncing at around $4.3K, and SOL ▼-2.49% strong at above $200. Institutional inflows on ETH ETFs has blasted past $16B, and optimism grows with rate cut talks. Coins like Numeraire pumping, and up by more than 20% today after last month’s 70% surge. The JPMorgan deal fuels AI token hype. Upcoming conference could spark fresh gains. ETH/BTC ratio has climb to almost 0.04, something that usually precedes an altoin season. It is reported that whales are staking mor than 1M ETH, holding the line. EthereumPriceMarket CapETH$518.94B24h7d30d1yAll time DISCOVER: Next 1000X Crypto: 10+ Crypto Tokens That Can Hit 1000x in 2025 News is Reporting A Bullish Crypto Condition Today BTC dominance has been dipping below 60% for some time now, and alts are waiting for a breakout. At the moment, ETH has grabbed about a 14% share in the crypto market. This shift hints at Altcoin’s momentum ahead, as we have seen so many regulatory wins. This year, crypto news has been dominated by bullish narratives like SEC safe harbors in today’s news. Joint CFTC rules will likely unlock DeFi flows, and global moves in the UK and Ukraine have also added positive layers. (source – BTC.D, TradingView) This week, a few whales stirred the scene with $52M BTC moves and massive ETH stakes. These show confidence in altcoins, especially Ethereum. Long-term holders are fueling a bullish undercurrent as Solana eyes Nasdaq and Tether explores gold. Adding to the bullishness, Bitwise’s Avalanche ETF filing has also driven the market. Trending crypto tokens has been making the news, like WLFI up 9% lead gains today, after slump since launch. Top performers show market’s vibrant side and analysts forecasts point to BTC at $113K-$150K this year. (source – WLFI/USD, TradingView) Fed cuts will surely ignite 10-20x alt rallies. September’s dip sets up Q4 rebound. Sentiment stays cautiously optimistic on jobs data. Liquidations favor shorts right now, but could flip soon. Follow our live updates today here. DISCOVER: Best Meme Coin ICOs to Invest in 2025 Join The 99Bitcoins News Discord Here For The Latest Market Updates 53 minutes ago DEX Volumes Tipped to Explode On Base: 3 Best Base Meme Coins to Buy in 2025? By Akiyama Felix Base is showing steady growth in decentralized finance (DeFi) activity. Data from DeFiLlama shows the daily trading volume on Base’s decentralized exchanges (DEXs) is about $1.379Bn. (Source: Base DEXs Volume, DeFiLlama) The weekly total stands near $9.75Bn, even after a 30.8% decline compared to the previous week. That level of activity makes Base the fourth-largest chain by DEX volume, behind Solana, Ethereum, and BNB Smart Chain. (Source: Chain ranked by DEX volume, DeFiLlama) Most of the trading is concentrated on a handful of platforms. Aerodrome leads with $601.8M in volume, followed by Uniswap at $489.5M and PancakeSwap at $246.2M. Fluid and Balancer also play a role in the network’s liquidity. The meme coin sector on Base is also expanding. Their combined market capitalization is roughly $1.26Bn, with daily trading volumes reaching around $91.5M. As per Coingecko data, the biggest names are Brett (BRETT), Toshi (TOSHI), and Degen (DEGEN). Brett holds a market cap of about $445M, Toshi $238M, and Degen $114M. Together, their daily volume is close to $54M. Analysts say the combination of strong infrastructure and a growing user base could set the stage for higher meme-coin activity in 2025. Because these tokens often spark surges during hype cycles, they may help push Base’s trading volumes even higher in the year ahead. Read the full story here. DISCOVER: Top Solana Meme Coins to Buy in 2025 1 hour ago Trump Media Close Cronos Whale Buy: CRO Price Prediction For September? By Akiyama Felix Trump Media and Technology Group has completed a major cryptocurrency transaction with Crypto.com, acquiring 684.4M Cronos (CRO) tokens. Will CRO price pump in September after this deal? The deal was locked in $105M, and the agreement was confirmed on Sept. 5. Trump Media, which owns Truth Social, revealed that the deal was split between stock and cash. Half of the payment came in Trump Media stock, and the other half was in cash. This setup gave Crypto.com a stake in the company. The structure of the deal allocates 50% in Trump Media stock and 50% in cash, giving Crypto.com an equity position within the company. According to Globalnewswire, Trump Media’s CEO and Chairman, Devin Nunes, stated, “Trump Media is pleased to close this agreement and quickly begin to fulfill our strategic partnership with Crypto.com. We’re convinced that CRO has tremendous potential to spread widely as a versatile utility token and a superior form of safe, fast payment and money transfer, and we’re excited to add this innovative asset to our balance sheet.” CronosPriceMarket CapCRO$9.05B24h7d30d1yAll time DISCOVER: Top Solana Meme Coins to Buy in 2025 Read the full story here. The post Latest Crypto News Today, September 6 : Numeraire Still Going, ETH BTC Going Up, and BTC Dominance Still Below 60% appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

The poor US employment data fanned speculation of a 50 bp rate cut when the Fed meets on September 17. Even though more unwelcome news from the labor market is expected with next week's BLS annual benchmark revisions that could wipe out 500k-1 mln jobs (the adjustment last year was 818k lower), the risk of a large Fed cut may be exaggerated. An acceleration in headline CPI (September 11) may temper the enthusiasm for a large move. The ECB meeting is on Thursday, and the staff will update economic projections. There is little doubt, but that central bank will stand pat. Political developments may be more important. The French government looks surely to lose a confidence vote on Monday. President Macron's most likely recourse is to appoint another prime minister and accept that there will not be the fiscal improvement he hoped for (to reduced deficit from around 5.4% this year to 4.6% in 2026). This risks a downgrade by Fitch at the end of the week, which already has its AA- credit on negative outlook. Japan's LDP will vote on Monday whether to have a leadership contest this year. Senior LDP officials have offered their resignation to take responsibility for the recent electoral losses, but the key is Prime Minister Ishiba. Meanwhile, despite firm wage growth, household spending was weaker than expected and the government's stimulus efforts are less certain. The odds of a BOJ rate hike this year have slipped below 50% for the first time in two months. US Drivers: The prospect of a resumption of the Federal Reserve's easing cycle and efforts that erode the Federal Reserve's independence from partisan politics hang over the greenback's outlook. Firm inflation readings may temper the market's speculation of a 50 bp cut. Data: Following the soft August jobs report, the BLS will announce annual benchmark revisions on Tuesday, and they are expected to point to even weaker job growth earlier. Some surveys suggest between 500k and 1 mln jobs could be revised away. Last year's revision removed almost 820k jobs. The PPI and CPI on Wednesday and Thursday are likely to have risen a little more in August, but the shift in the balance of risks comes from the labor market slowdown. Price pressures do not stand in the way of removing more restrictiveness from the current monetary setting. The federal government's August budget balance will report on Thursday, as well. The government appears to be spending billions of tariff revenue as fast as it is being collected. The deficit in the first seven months was nearly $920 bln, down about $85 bln from the same year ago period. Prices: The Dollar Index was pushed below the August 22 low set in response to Fed Chair Powell's comments at Jackson Hole near 97.55. However, the low was marginal, less than 5/100 of an index point. With a 25 bp cut fully discounted for later this month, there does not appear much more room for the pendulum to swing as the employment report does not appear sufficient to secure a majority vote in favor of a 50 bp cut. The next area of chart support is around 97.30, then 97.00. The pre-jobs report high was near 98.25. This may offer the nearby cap. EMU Drivers: The narrowing of the US two-year premium over Germany often coincides with a stronger euro and that premium recorded a new low for the year near 155 bp before the weekend. If the French government is toppled in this week's confidence vote, the euro may wobble, but President Macron is likely to find another candidate for prime minister, though parliamentary elections cannot be ruled out. What can be ruled out is a general election as term limits prevent Macron from running again. Data: The four large EMU members report industrial output this week, but the focus is on the ECB's meeting. There is little chance of a change in policy. The ECB's staff will present updated forecasts and this, alongside President Lagarde's forward guidance. We expect it to be limited and for her to recognize there is still easing in pipeline given the lagged effects of monetary policy. Prices: The euro rose to $1.1760 after the US jobs report, its highest level since late July before consolidating. The combination of French political intrigue, possible contagion, poor German data, the euro still looks rangebound as opposed to a trending market. Still, the late July high near $1.1780 and the multi-year high seen on July 1 near $1.1830 are the next targets. PRC Drivers: Chinese officials have allowed the yuan's gains to accelerate in recent weeks. The dollar's reference rate has been lowered from CNY7.1586 at the end of June and CNY7.1496 at the end of July to CNY7.1030 at the end of August. Some suspect that officials are allowing the yuan to appreciate so that when it eases policy cushion for it. Data: China reports August trade and inflation figures this week. It seems clear that at least in the short-run, China has found alternative markets for its exports as US tariffs hit. The efforts to curb excess investment (involution) will take time to be felt and that could cut exports on the margins. Still, a reduction in investment as a percentage of GDP will boost the share of consumption. Still, price pressures remain feint and are not obstacles to further easing of policy. Prices: The dollar peaked last week near CNH7.15 and although it pulled back, it still finished slightly higher on the week that snapped a four-week slide. The year's low was set on August 29 near CNH7.1160 and this may be approached, but the PBOC seems to be signaling that it has had enough for now as it set the dollar's reference rate higher in four of last week's five sessions. While China's critics urge it to drive the currency higher, it is not clear that if one were to really advise Beijing, given the deflationary forces and the arguable need to provide more stimulus, that a significant currency re-valuation would be the go-to policy prescription. JAPAN Drivers: The single most important driver of the yen's exchange rate appears to be changes in US interest rates. A dramatic event, such as an unexpected BOJ rate hike later this month, or some other exogenous shock could also loosen the relationship. Data: Japan data are unlikely to change the market's collective wisdom that a rate hike this month is highly unlikely. Revisions to Q2 GDP (0.3% quarter-over-quarter and 1% annualized) and July industrial production (initially estimated at -1.6%) will not move the needle, though GDP could be shaved after disappointing capex numbers. There is a strong seasonal pattern for the monthly current account. In June, it nearly always deteriorates from May (18 of 20 years) and always improves in July (no exception in the past two decades). The pattern with the narrower measure of the trade balance is less clear. It has worsened from June in the past four years and 13 of the past 20 years. Prices: The US 10-year yield fell from 4.30% on Tuesday after the US holiday on Monday and finished the week below 4.10%, its lowest level in five months. The drop in US rates after the poor employment report saw the dollar slump toward the week's low set at the start of the week near JPY146.80. Nearby support is seen in the JPY146.50-60 area, while the August low was closer to JPY146.20. But US rates may have approached a near-term bottom given the prospect of higher US CPI, the risk-reward may favor a dollar bounce. The swaps market discounts slightly less than a 50% chance of a BOJ hike this year, for the first time since early July and still the dollar posted its lowest settlement in over a month ahead of the weekend. UK Drivers: Sterling seems to be driven now by the dollar's broad direction and aided by the widening rate premium the UK offers over the US (and Germany). There has also been a shift in expectations for the Bank of England. The odds of another rate have fallen from 100% on the eve of the last BOE meeting to 40%. Many, if not most, observers recognize the risk of that the government take new measures to boost revenue and a surtax on British banks has already been suggested as a possibility. The resignation of Deputy Prime Minister Rayner over a tax issue adds to Prime Minister Starmer challenges, while news of a seasonal adjustment problem by the ONS that exaggerated retail sales by as much as GBP2 bln complicates the fiscal pressure building on Chancellor Reeves. However, the weakness of the dollar was a more important driver and this helped lift sterling. Data: The highlight comes at the end of the week: July GDP and details. One cannot simply extrapolate from the monthly to the quarterly figures. The cumulative monthly prints were 0.9% in Q1 and 0.2% in Q2 and the quarterly GDP prints were 0.7% and 0.3%. Economic growth this quarter may slow a little more. Prices: Sterling fell to four-week lows in the middle of last week slightly below $1.3335. It recovered smartly despite domestic problems and reached $1.3555 ahead of the weekend. That was sterling's best level since August 18. Nearby resistance is seen in the $1.3565-$1.3600 area. The upper end of that range was formed in July and August and looks formidable given the macro backdrop. CANADA Drivers: The Canadian dollar is sensitive to the broad direction of the US dollar. Last week, when the US dollar fell against most of the G10 currencies, the Canadian dollar was the only G10 currency unable to gain against the greenback. It also reported disappointed jobs data ahead of the weekend, which followed the recent poor Q2 GDP report (-1.6% vs. median forecast of -0.7%). Data: Canada's economic calendar is sparse with July building permits and Q2 capacity utilization rates at the end of the week. The Bank of Canada meets on September 17, and the odds of a rate hike has risen since the weak Q2 GDP. The swaps market now puts the odds of a cut around 73%, up from about 44% before the GDP and 56% before the jobs report. Prices: The Canadian dollar looks vulnerable. The US dollar rebounded from a three-day low near CAD1.3760 in the initial spike after the US employment report to almost CAD1.3840. A move above CAD1.3850-60 could spur a move toward CAD1.3900 initially, but we suspect the risk may extend toward CAD1.40 in the coming weeks. AUSTRALIA Drivers: The two main drivers of the Australian dollar are the broad direction of the Dollar Index and the Canadian dollar. The inverse correlation of changes between the Dollar Index and the Aussie is near 0.85 for the past 30 sessions, near the most since the middle of 2024 around 0.77 over the past 60 sessions. The inverse correlation with the changes in the Canadian dollar is near 0.82 and 0.78 for the past 30 and 60 sessions, respectively. The correlation with the offshore yuan is significant near 0.60 for both tenors. Data: Australia's economic calendar nearly bare, with a couple bank confidence surveys and the Melbourne Institute's survey of consumer inflation expectations. These are not the kind of data points that will sway market expectations for the central bank meeting at the end of the month. The bar to cut seems high. In fact, the futures market has downgraded the extent of the easing this year for the past six consecutive sessions. Prices: The Australian dollar was sold through $0.6600 on Tuesday last week but settled above it and held above it before rallying to almost $0.6590 ahead of the weekend. This is its best level since July 25. The most likely scenario seems to be one of consolidation rather than a break higher. Key support is seen in the $0.6480-$0.6500 area. MEXICO Drivers: Mexico's high interest rates (7.75% target) and liquidity make the peso an attractive long side of trades funded by a short dollar. The dollar has spent the first two months of Q3 in a fairly defined range of MXN18.50-MXN19.00. It does not look like it will be going anywhere quickly, but for most market participants it is only interesting near the extremes of the range. The central bank meets a week after the Federal Reserve, and it looks poised to cut rates too. Data: Given that scenario, the most important data point in the coming days is the August CPI (September 9). The headline and core rates are unlikely to change much from the July reading of 3.51% and 4.23%, respectively. Prices: The dollar briefly traded below MXN18.60 after the disappointing US employment report for the first time since August 25. It did not stay there long and recovered back to almost the MXN18.70 area where it was before the US jobs data before consolidating. This range affair looks set to persist, while the carry pays peso longs to sit tight. Disclaimer

Expectations surrounding possible rate cuts by the Federal Reserve in September are nearing peak levels, especially among crypto investors. Historically, Fed rate cuts have often meant the start of a bull run since it signals to investors to take more positions in risk assets such as Bitcoin and crypto. Thus, with only two weeks left to the next FOMC meeting, votes are already coming in for what the Fed will do and how the crypto market will react. Probability Climbs Above 97% The CME Watch Tool from the CME Group website is now showing the highest probability so far for a Fed rate cut in September. The percentage had fluctuated over the month of August, rising above 92% and then falling back to 75% again as different developments popped up. However, as the market entered the month of September, sentiment has skewed completely toward the positive, and the probabilities have risen drastically. Bitcoinist had reported that the probability had fallen to 75% toward the end of August. But now the figure is back again, reaching the highest level so far, ahead of the FOMC announcement. The Fed Watch Tool now reads a 97.6% chance that the Fed will cut rates this September and trigger another bull run. This figure means that there is now only a 2.4% probability that the Fed would choose to keep rates at the same level as they did the last time. In contrast, there is still a 0% chance that there will be a rate hike this September. In fact, there have not been talks of a Fed rate hike for months now, suggesting that all focus remains on the rate cuts. How The Crypto Market Could React Naturally, a Fed rate cut is bullish for both the stock and crypto markets as it allows investors to take on more risks. This triggers a flow of liquidity into the market, driving up prices rapidly, while also increasing the volatility of the market at the same time. The expectation is that the crypto market could rally off the news, especially as US President Donald Trump has been in support of rate cuts for months now. However, there is also the need to be cautious due to high expectations often leading to dashed hopes. In a report, the on-chain data analytics platform Santiment revealed that social conversations with the words “Fed”, “rate”, and “cut” had risen to the highest level in almost one year. This suggests a lot of bullishness already surrounding the FOMC meeting. But periods like these have often marked the top, leading to a possible “buy the rumor, sell the news” event. If the latter is the case, then it would mean that prices could rise leading up to the FOMC meeting and then crash if the announcement is different from expectations. Thus, it would be wise to be cautious around this period, especially with the expectation of high volatility.

Bloomberg Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) analyst James Seyffart shared his perspective on the long-awaited altcoin season and how it may differ from previous cycles following the boom of Digital Asset Treasuries and institutional adoption. Altseason Already Here? In a recent interview with Jay Hamilton from Milk Road, James Seyffart, senior analyst and ETF expert at Bloomberg, reaffirmed his stance that the four-year cycle theory has “lost a lot of value,” at least for this cycle. “I’m one of those people not necessarily saying this time is different, but I don’t think we’re going to, you know, peak in later this year and then drop 80%. I just don’t think that’s going to happen anymore,” he stated. The analyst previously explained that with institutional adoption and treasury companies, the cycle’s amplitude will reduce significantly, adding that this theory has gotten “muted” and “It won’t be as strict as on the money, where everything collapses in November or December.” During the Thursday interview, he affirmed that, unlike the previous cycle, the market appears to be experiencing what could be considered a “corporate” altcoin season, driven by institutional adoption, Digital Asset Treasury Companies (DATCOs), and Initial Public Offerings (IPOs). Seyffart considers that DATCOs are “taking a lot of steam” from any potential traditional altcoin season, as “they’ve been on absolute fire.” Based on this, he suggested that in the short term, the highly anticipated altcoin season is occurring on public markets through institutions: The thing is, I just think right now this market is becoming a little more institutionalized (…). I just don’t think altcoins are going to run in the same way it has in years past. Largely because the money that’s mostly driving the performance of things like Bitcoin and ETH right now is institutional money. Altcoin ETFs Demand Won’t Match BTC, ETH The ETF expert asserted that neither institutional money nor the long-awaited approval of multiple altcoin-based ETFs will fuel a rally like the BTC or ETH-based products had at launch, despite the evident interest in the investment products. “Anyone who thinks like, ‘oh, Bitcoin ETFs took in 40 billion, (…) XRP ETF is going to take in the same amount’ or whatever. That’s just not how this is going to work. These are longer tail assets,” he added. Recently, Canary Capital CEO Steve McClurg claimed that the XRP spot ETFs could hit $5 billion worth of inflows in their first month. He pointed out that after BTC, XRP is the most recognized token among Wall Street investors, which could drive significant adoption from the start and even outperform Ethereum ETFs. Seyffart explained that there will be demand for the altcoin-based investment products, and “there will probably be multiple products for each of these assets to do well.” He pointed out that they will not capture the same institutional capital as Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, “but they’ll be trading vehicles.” However, the Bloomberg analyst expects basket products that combine multiple assets to attract significantly more interest from institutional capital, arguing that investment advisors prefer asset diversification.

On-chain data shows the Bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have seen three waves of major inflows from the veteran hands in this cycle so far. Bitcoin Coin Days Destroyed Shot Up Alongside Earlier ETF Net Inflows As explained by CryptoQuant author Maartunn in a new post on X, Bitcoin has been observing major reshuffles related to old tokens and the spot ETFs. The spot ETFs refer to investment vehicles that trade on traditional platforms and allow investors to gain exposure to an underlying asset like BTC without having to directly own the asset. The BTC spot ETFs launched in the US in January 2024. Since then, the funds have generally enjoyed growth, with a few periods involving a particularly sharp burst of inflows. The main attraction of the ETFs is that investors unfamiliar with the cryptocurrency world can invest into BTC in a form that’s convenient to them. When a trader invests into such a vehicle, the fund buys an equivalent amount of the cryptocurrency on the client’s behalf. This reflects as an on-chain movement into the wallets associated with the ETF. Below is the chart shared by Maartunn that shows the trend in the 30-day Bitcoin spot ETF netflow since the start of 2024. As displayed in the graph, the Bitcoin spot ETF netflow has seen a few phases of extremely positive values. These naturally correspond to a high amount of demand for the ETFs. Interestingly, there is a pattern common among these large waves of inflows. From the chart, it’s visible that the Coin Days Destroyed (CDD) gave distribution signals alongside the netflow spikes. The CDD is an on-chain indicator that measures the total number of coin days that are being “destroyed” in transactions across the BTC network. A coin day is a quantity that one BTC accumulates after staying dormant on the blockchain for one day. When a token dormant for some number days is moved, its coin days counter returns back to zero. The coin days that it had previously been carrying are said to be destroyed. Generally, spikes in this metric correspond to activity from the diamond hands of the network. These HODLers tend to accumulate a massive amount of coin days with their patience, so when they finally break their silence, large-scale destruction of coin days takes places. The three major Bitcoin ETF net inflow waves of Summer 2024, Fall 2024, and Summer 2025 all accompanied a distribution signal from the CDD, which suggests a rotation of coins happened from the veteran hands to new demand coming through these vehicles. Since the latest such wave, the ETF netflow has calmed down to the neutral level, meaning demand has gone cold. “ETF inflows are key,” notes Maartunn. “Without strong new demand, selling pressure from new holders could increase.” BTC Price At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading around $110,500, up 2% over the past week.

Bitcoin (BTC) has recently reached a new weekly high above the $112,000 mark, signaling a potential new uptrend for the leading cryptocurrency. This movement may represent the final phase of the current cycle for Bitcoin and the broader cryptocurrency market. Market analyst CryptoBirb has indicated that this uptrend could last for approximately 50 more days, emphasizing that Bitcoin is now 95% through its cycle, which has spanned 1,017 days since the lows of November 2022. 50 Days Until Possible Bitcoin Peak Historically, Bitcoin’s bull markets have peaked between 1,060 and 1,100 days after significant lows, suggesting a target timeframe for this cycle’s peak could fall between late October and mid-November 2025. The analysis highlights the typical relationship between Bitcoin’s Halving events and subsequent price peaks. Since the last Halving in April 2024, 503 days have passed, with past data showing that price peaks usually occur 518 to 580 days following such events. As seen in the chart below, Bitcoin is currently 77% to 86% of the way through this timeline, entering what the analyst refers to as the “hot zone”—a period of heightened volatility and potential price movements. However, CryptoBirb cautions that historical trends indicate that after reaching a peak, Bitcoin typically experiences a significant decline, often dropping by 70% to 80% over a 370 to 410-day timeframe. This bearish phase is projected for approximately the first and second quarter of 2026, with a historical probability of a bear market in that year reaching 100%. Before this potential downturn, the analyst expects a final surge, with about 50 days remaining before the market may peak. September, often recognized as a weaker month for Bitcoin, has shown an average decline of 6.17%. Although third quarter statistics can be mixed, with a median increase of 0.80%, the overall average tends to reflect a decline due to larger losses. The typical seasonal pattern suggests that a poor September could be followed by stronger performance in October and November, with September 17 identified as a crucial date to watch by the analyst. Critical Support And Resistance Levels On the technical front, Key support levels are identified at the 50-week simple moving average (SMA) of $95,900 and the 200-week SMA at $52,300. The daily chart reveals further technical insights, including a 200-day breakout point at $111,000 and a 200-day SMA at $101,000. CryptoBirb has identified local support between $107,700 and $108,700, while resistance sits at $113,000 to $114,100. Looking ahead, both short-term and long-term trading trailers are currently in a bearish mode. CryptoBirb asserts that if Bitcoin falls below the critical levels of $107,000 to $108,000, bearish sentiment could intensify, potentially leading to secondary corrections in the range of 20% to 30%. Fortunately, cryptocurrency miners appear to be faring well, with the mining cost established at $95,400, suggesting a healthy market environment with minimal capitulation risk. Lastly, the analyst cautions against the potential for a market peak leading into the altcoin season in October and November. CryptoBirb suggests to mark calendars for October 22, as it could be a pivotal date in Bitcoin’s cycle. As of this writing, Bitcoin trades at $112,886, down nearly 11% from all-time high levels. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com

After hitting its latest all-time high of $4,956 on August 23 on Binance, Ethereum (ETH) has been trading in a tight range – oscillating between $4,200 to $4,500 – giving little clues about its next potential direction. However, recent exchange data suggest that a supply crunch may be nearing for ETH. Ethereum Price Stable Amid Exchange Supply Decline According to a CryptoQuant Quicktake post by contributor Arab Chain, during the period between August 16 to September 3, Ethereum’s Binance Exchange Supply Ratio (ESR) saw a sharp decline. Although ETH’s price has remained in the mid $4,000 range, its ESR tumbled from 0.041 to 0.037 – marking the biggest decline within the observed period – in a matter of just two weeks. It’s worth highlighting that ETH’s price has remained stable all this time, trading close to $4,400 at the end of the period. According to the CryptoQuant analyst, such price behavior can explain two things. First, it signals that investors are withdrawing from exchanges – including Binance – at an accelerated pace. Further, it also shows growing confidence among ETH holders as they opt for self-custody in cold wallets instead of keeping their holdings on exchanges. Arab Chain remarked that a combination of stable price, declining exchange supply, and healthy exchange-traded fund (ETF) inflows confirms that sellable supply is dwindling while the demand for the digital asset remains strong. They added: Declines in ESR have historically preceded strong upward moves, as lower exchange liquidity limits sellers’ ability to push prices down. The current ESR levels have fallen back to pre-June figures, suggesting that the market has effectively “flushed out” previous profit-taking activity and is now reaccumulating supply into long-term wallets. ETH Entering A New Bull Cycle? The analyst concluded by saying that if ETH’s ESR continues to fall without a corresponding decline in price, then it would mean that the market is entering a new, institutional investor-led bull cycle. Three metrics in particular support this prediction. The ETH market has seen a recent drop in leverage, meaning there are fewer traders with speculative positioning. Further, most perpetual futures markets show neutral funding rates for ETH contracts. Finally, the on-chain activity by ETH whales has also subsided, meaning long-term holders are not selling. Also worth noting is that the Ethereum blockchain’s fundamentals continue to improve. Latest data shows that as much as 36 million ETH has been staked on the ETH network, further raising the possibility of an ensuing supply shock. Recently, Ethereum daily transactions also hit a 12-month high. Amid these bullish developments, seasoned industry experts are not shying away from giving ambitious ETH price predictions. At press time, ETH trades at $4,295, down 1.7% in the past 24 hours.

Dogecoin (DOGE) continues to show resilience as it holds above the critical $0.21 support level, a price zone that has repeatedly acted as a launchpad for bullish momentum. At the time of writing, DOGE trades at $0.216, up 0.34% in the last 24 hours. Analysts highlight the emergence of a bullish cup-and-handle pattern with an initial target of $0.30, but the long-term projections are even more ambitious, pointing toward a potential 850% rally to $2 if momentum accelerates. A recent whale transfer of 900 million DOGE ($200 million) to Binance temporarily triggered selling pressure, but strong buying support quickly stabilized prices. This recovery is seen by many traders as a sign of institutional and retail. Technical Patterns Hint at Breakout Potential Dogecoin’s technical indicators paint a mixed but promising picture. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) sits at 47, suggesting neutral momentum and leaving room for an upward push. While DOGE trades below short-term moving averages (7, 20, and 50-day), it remains above its 200-day SMA at $0.20, a sign of long-term structural strength. The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) still shows mild bearish momentum, but signals of stabilization around $0.21 hint at a potential reversal. Meanwhile, Bollinger Bands indicate DOGE is trading near the lower range, with room to test $0.24 resistance. A confirmed breakout above $0.24 could unlock the path toward $0.30 and, eventually, higher levels if market sentiment improves. Analysts Eye $2 Dogecoin “Super Rally” September could prove decisive for DOGE. Crypto strategists believe the defense of $0.21 support may be the catalyst for a parabolic rally. If bullish momentum sustains, the cup-and-handle breakout pattern could evolve into a multi-stage rally, with $0.30 as the short-term target and $2 as the ultimate bull case scenario. Beyond technicals, regulatory optimism is adding fuel. With the U.S. SEC nearing decisions on crypto ETF approvals, including a potential Dogecoin ETF, analysts see institutional inflows as a major accelerant for future price action. For traders, the $0.20–$0.21 range presents a favorable risk-reward setup with clear stop-loss levels. If DOGE holds the line, the meme coin may be preparing for its most significant breakout yet. Cover image from ChatGPT, DOGEUSD chart from Tradingview

The launch of the World Liberty Financial platform’s native token, WLFI, was anticipated as a significant event in the cryptocurrency market, especially with backing from the Trump family. However, just a day after its debut, the token’s price plummeted, sparking intense speculation regarding its major investors, particularly Justin Sun, the founder of the Tron blockchain. Alleged Manipulation By Justin Sun Market expert Quinten Francois provided insights into the WLFI launch, which initially priced at $0.20, reaching a market capitalization of $1 billion. Despite the excitement surrounding the launch, which generated billions in trading volume, the token’s value continued to decline. Interestingly, this downturn occurred even as the community seemed to hold onto their tokens rather than sell them. Francois speculated that exchanges might have offloaded part of their holdings, estimated at 2.8%. Allegations have surfaced that Justin Sun engaged in dubious tactics by channeling WLFI through his exchange, HTX. He reportedly offered users a 20% annual percentage yield (APY) for depositing WLFI, allowing him to offload a significant portion of his own holdings under the guise of user staking. Allegations suggest that this maneuver not only enabled him to profit from the situation but also that he intended to cover any withdrawals or sell-offs with his own tokens, further complicating retail investors’ returns. As Bitcoinist reported on Thursday, Sun’s alleged manipulation led to the freezing of his wallet address. As a result, there is growing concern among experts that WLFI could ultimately face a trajectory toward zero. Could The WLFI Price Plummet To Zero? In a recent social media post, user OxPunisher outlined the patterns of manipulation associated with Sun, referencing his history of questionable trades between 2018 and 2020, which reportedly resulted in $31 million in illicit profits. This ongoing saga continued into 2024, when Sun withdrew $732 million worth of Bitcoin from USDD collateral, and in late 2024, he invested $30 million into WLFI just as the SEC paused his case, further raising alarms among investors. The narrative surrounding WLFI appears precarious at best. The expert asserts that without Justin Sun’s liquidity strategies the token’s value could collapse. Moreover, without the backing of high-profile figures like President Donald Trump, the narrative that initially attracted investors may lose its momentum entirely. This situation has led OxPunisher to believe that this situation can result in panic selling and a shift toward safer investment options by the platform’s investors, which could further increase the WLFI’s sell-off and downtrend seen in the past few days. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com

MemeCore’s native token M has raced from near-zero to headline-making highs in a matter of weeks, drawing both excitement and sharp warnings from market watchers. MemeCore’s Meteoric Rise According to reports, M hit a fresh all-time high of $1.69 Friday before easing back to $1.60, while 24-hour volume climbed past $53 million. At the time of writing, M was up 250% in the weekly timeframe, data from Coingecko shows. That follows July lows near $0.036, a move that translates into roughly a 3,750% gain in about 90 days. Traders piled in quickly. A lot of money followed. Market Moves Outpaced Fundamentals Price action has been wild. Momentum indicators show parabolic behavior and the RSI has flashed extreme overbought readings, signaling the run may be stretched. Based on technicals, the token has swept through resistance levels since mid-August and is trading in territory where a fast reversal is possible. Some traders say M is being propelled by hype and big marketing plays more than by on-chain usage today. Event-Driven Hype And Community Stunts Reports have disclosed that MemeCore rented Seoul’s Lotte World for the final night of Korea Blockchain Week, an attention-grabbing move that pushed social interest higher. The project pitches itself as the first Layer-1 built for meme culture and uses a Proof of Meme consensus model alongside community-focused tokenomics. Those features have been shouted about in the community, and they help explain why momentum traders have shown up in force. Bulls Point To Network Story; Bears Point To Liquidity Risk Supporters highlight the promise of a meme-driven economy as reasons for continued upside. If consolidation holds above $1, a push toward $2 is floated by optimistic traders. But risks are clear. If $1 support gives way, liquidation cascades could accelerate downside toward $0.40–$0.50. Liquidity outside major centralized exchanges looks thin, and event-driven spikes can reverse quickly. Memecore Price Forecast And Sentiment Snapshot Meanwhile, based on current projections, MemeCore’s price is predicted to fall by 23% to about $1.19 by October 5, 2025. Market sentiment is still labeled Bullish by some indicators, while the Fear & Greed Index sits at 48, which is neutral. Over the past 30 days, M recorded 16/30 green days and roughly 35% price volatility, showing how choppy trading has been. Those figures suggest a market that favors quick movers but leaves slower traders exposed to steep losses. Featured image from MemeCore, chart from TradingView

Bitcoin is now trading more than 9% below its $124,500 all-time high, reflecting the weight of recent selling pressure. Despite the pullback, bears have struggled to push the price below the $105,000 support zone, a level that has so far acted as a firm floor for the market. The debate among analysts is intensifying—some are calling for a deeper correction that could reset overheated sentiment, while others see current price action as a prelude to another test of all-time highs. Top analyst Maartunn shared fresh insights, describing the current environment as a “major Bitcoin reshuffle.” According to him, old coins are increasingly flowing into ETF wallets, a phenomenon marked by three significant waves: summer 2024, fall 2024, and summer 2025. Unlike past cycles, where such redistribution events typically occurred once before fading, this cycle has shown a repeated pattern of supply rotation. This unusual trend highlights a structural shift in Bitcoin’s market dynamics. Long-term holders appear to be reducing exposure, while ETFs and institutional vehicles continue to absorb supply. Whether this redistribution stabilizes the market or fuels further volatility will be a defining factor for Bitcoin’s trajectory in the coming months. Old Bitcoin Supply Unlocks: Market Dynamics In Focus According to Maartunn, a significant movement of 7,626 BTC aged between three to five years has recently taken place. This type of activity is notable because it signals long-term holders deciding to release dormant coins back into circulation. Historically, such events often coincide with heightened market uncertainty and shifts in investor behavior, reinforcing the narrative that old supply continues to play a decisive role in shaping Bitcoin’s trajectory. Despite this selling pressure, Bitcoin has managed to hold above the $110,000 level, showing resilience in the face of profit-taking from long-term holders. This stability is encouraging, as it demonstrates that buyers are stepping in to absorb supply, though the strength of that demand remains in question. Some market participants are pointing to ETF inflows as the primary reason Bitcoin has avoided a sharper correction. ETFs, by nature, act as a consistent demand sink, channeling institutional capital into Bitcoin through regulated frameworks. However, the risk remains that without robust new demand, the selling pressure from newly unlocked coins could begin to outweigh buying interest. If this happens, recent holders may face the brunt of volatility. For now, the market appears to be balancing between long-term holders’ profit-taking and institutional accumulation. This emerging dynamic highlights how Bitcoin’s current cycle differs from previous ones—ETF participation and repeated redistribution of old coins are reshaping the market structure. The coming weeks will be critical in determining whether ETF inflows are strong enough to offset the increased activity of older supply and keep Bitcoin on a bullish path. Testing Mid-Range Resistance Levels Bitcoin is currently trading at $112,409, showing a modest recovery after recent volatility. The chart highlights a rebound from the $109K–$110K demand zone, which has acted as short-term support during the past week. However, BTC now faces resistance as it tests the 50-day moving average (blue line at $111,661) and the 100-day moving average (green line at $114,382). These levels represent key barriers for bulls attempting to reclaim higher ground. The broader picture shows BTC still lagging behind its all-time high near $124,500, marked by the yellow resistance line. Despite multiple attempts, Bitcoin has struggled to generate enough momentum to retest this level, largely due to persistent selling pressure and cautious sentiment among traders. The red 200-day moving average at $114,746 sits just above current price action, creating a cluster of resistance levels that could limit upside in the near term. If Bitcoin manages to close above $114K, it would confirm bullish continuation and potentially set the stage for a retest of the $120K–$124K zone. Conversely, failure to sustain above $110K could see BTC revisiting lower supports around $106K–$108K. For now, consolidation dominates, with bulls needing fresh demand to push beyond resistance. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView

An early Ethereum whale just came back to life in a big way. After nearly a decade of silence, this wallet moved 150,000 ETH into staking. At today’s prices, that works out to roughly $645 million. The wallet originally received one million ETH during the 2015 ICO and had barely moved since. A Surprise Move After Years of Inactivity For years, this address sat untouched. Then suddenly, over the course of one day, it sent huge chunks of ETH across three different wallets and staked it all. This wasn’t a selloff or a quick exit. It was a clear bet on the future. It also sent a strong message to onlookers who still pay close attention to what early adopters are doing. The Whale Still Holds Over a Billion Even after staking such a large amount, the wallet is still holding more than 850,000 ETH. That’s over $1.1 billion based on current prices. It’s the kind of stash that could shake the market if dumped, but instead it’s being used to support the network. That kind of long-term behavior stands out, especially in a space where short-term flips are common. Source: @EmberCN on x.com DISCOVER: 9+ Best High-Risk, High-Reward Crypto to Buy in September2025 Staking Is Becoming the Default for Long-Term Holders Big holders aren’t just letting their ETH sit anymore. Staking has become the go-to strategy. It generates rewards, adds to the network’s security, and shows confidence without needing to sell. This whale’s move fits that trend perfectly. It reflects the kind of mindset we’re seeing more and more, especially among early backers who still believe in Ethereum’s long game. EthereumPriceMarket CapETH$522.00B24h7d30d1yAll time The Timing Makes It Even More Interesting ETH has had a strong year so far, gaining more than 70 percent in recent months. It pulled back slightly from highs above $4,400, but traders are still looking toward the $5,000 level. Moves like this one give that outlook a little more weight. People don’t stake hundreds of millions unless they see more upside ahead. DISCOVER: Next 1000X Crypto: 10+ Crypto Tokens That Can Hit 1000x in 2025 Big Picture Economics May Be Playing a Role This move didn’t happen in a vacuum. Global markets are starting to price in the chance of interest rate cuts in the U.S. That usually boosts riskier assets, including crypto. For a whale sitting on a massive ETH pile, now might feel like the right time to earn some rewards while waiting for the next leg up. Why It Matters for Everyone Else Whales don’t always move like the rest of us, but their actions do have an impact. Staking this much ETH at once takes a lot of sell pressure off the table. It also reminds everyone that Ethereum isn’t just for day traders and memecoins. It’s still attracting long-term believers who are willing to lock up serious capital. And when someone silent since 2015 makes a move like this, the market tends to pay attention. DISCOVER: 20+ Next Crypto to Explode in 2025 Join The 99Bitcoins News Discord Here For The Latest Market Updates Key Takeaways An Ethereum ICO whale just staked 150,000 ETH worth $645 million after nearly a decade of inactivity, signaling renewed confidence. The wallet still holds over 850,000 ETH, valued at more than $1.1 billion, showing this move was not an exit but a long-term play. This massive stake follows a trend where large ETH holders are choosing staking over selling, reinforcing belief in Ethereum’s future. The timing aligns with ETH’s strong price action and growing speculation around interest rate cuts, both of which support bullish sentiment. Such whale activity removes potential sell pressure and reminds the market that Ethereum remains a serious platform for long-term holders. The post Ethereum ICO Whale Stakes $645 Million After Long Silence appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

Sora Ventures, a venture firm based in Taiwan, has just announced a billion-dollar Bitcoin treasury fund. It’s being described as the first of its kind in Asia and marks a new chapter for Bitcoin adoption across the region. Until now, most of the major Bitcoin treasury moves have come from the US or Europe. This fund changes that dynamic and gives Asia its own strong entry into the mix. Initial Backing and Ambitious Outlook The fund is already off to a solid start. Sora Ventures has raised $200 million from investors across the region and plans to bring in the remaining $800 million over the next six months. The goal is to use that capital to help companies across Asia build and hold Bitcoin reserves. For many firms, this could be the first real opportunity to treat Bitcoin as a core financial asset rather than just something speculative. A Centralized Pool for Regional Treasury Builders One of the key features of the fund is its shared structure. Instead of each company figuring out how to build a Bitcoin treasury on its own, Sora Ventures is creating a central pool that offers capital, support, and structure. The fund helps with things like tax planning, treasury design, and regulatory strategy, all tailored to the specific needs of each market. That setup should lower the barrier to entry and make it easier for more firms to take part. DISCOVER: Best New Cryptocurrencies to Invest in 2025 Building on Past Momentum in Asia This isn’t a random first move. Sora Ventures has already been involved in several Bitcoin treasury plays around the region. In 2024, they backed Metaplanet in Japan, helping it become the first firm in the country to hold Bitcoin on its books. Since then, they’ve supported similar moves in Hong Kong, South Korea, and Thailand. Each of those efforts laid the groundwork for this larger, more coordinated fund. BitcoinPriceMarket CapBTC$2.21T24h7d30d1yAll time Addressing a Fragmented Landscape One of the biggest problems in Asia has been that treasury adoption felt isolated. Each country had its own pace, its own challenges, and companies were acting alone. This fund aims to fix that by bringing capital and experience into one structure that crosses borders. Instead of a bunch of disconnected efforts, this could create a much more unified strategy across the region. DISCOVER: 20+ Next Crypto to Explode in 2025 A Bold Move Toward Institutional Crypto A billion dollars is a big statement. It shows that Bitcoin is no longer just for tech startups or trading platforms. It’s being taken seriously by institutional players who want it on their balance sheets and see it as a store of value. This fund could help move Bitcoin from the edge of corporate finance to something much more mainstream in Asia. What Comes Next for the Fund The plan is to fully deploy the fund over the next six months. If all goes well, more companies across Asia will start building their own Bitcoin treasuries before the year is over. Sora Ventures is also expected to bring in more partners and keep expanding. That could mean more countries, more industries, and eventually, a much broader network of Bitcoin holders across the continent. DISCOVER: 20+ Next Crypto to Explode in 2025 Join The 99Bitcoins News Discord Here For The Latest Market Updates Key Takeaways Sora Ventures has launched Asia’s first billion-dollar Bitcoin treasury fund, signaling a major step forward for institutional Bitcoin adoption in the region. The fund has already secured $200 million in backing and plans to raise the full $1 billion within six months to support corporate Bitcoin reserves. This shared fund structure offers companies guidance on tax, regulation, and treasury management, making Bitcoin easier to adopt across Asia. Sora Ventures built this fund on past regional efforts, including Metaplanet in Japan and other Bitcoin treasuries in Hong Kong, South Korea, and Thailand. By creating a unified approach, this fund aims to connect fragmented markets and make Bitcoin a standard part of corporate finance across Asia. The post Sora Ventures Launches Asia’s First Billion Dollar Bitcoin Treasury Fund appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

Reports have disclosed that Ripple has moved to introduce its US dollar–backed stablecoin, RLUSD, into African markets through deals with established regional fintech firms. The token, which debuted in late 2024, now has a market capitalization of close to $710 million. That figure matters because it signals real capital backing the push, even if the coin still sits well below the largest stablecoins. Fintech Partners Open Doors Ripple’s rollout leans on three major fintech partners: Chipper Cash, VALR, and Yellow Card. These platforms already serve millions of users across the continent. According to company statements, the partnerships give RLUSD instant rails into retail and business flows without Ripple having to build consumer trust from scratch. Ham Serunjogi, CEO of Chipper Cash, said RLUSD is “uniquely positioned to accelerate institutional blockchain adoption across Africa and beyond.” That line frames the push as aimed more at banks and big payments firms than at casual traders. Humanitarian Pilots Take Center Stage Based on reports, Ripple is also linking RLUSD to humanitarian work in Kenya. Mercy Corps Ventures is running pilot programs that use the stablecoin to power blockchain-based insurance products for drought and rainfall risks. These pilots are small. But they are meant to show how stablecoins can back practical financial services where climate shocks hit farming communities. For many African users, access to reliable, low-cost payment rails matters more than the token’s total market value. Listings And Institutional Aims RLUSD has been listed on a growing set of exchanges, including Gemini, Kraken, Bitso, Bitstamp, Bullish, LMAX, Uphold, Mercado Bitcoin, Independent Reserve, and CoinMENA. That distribution lets institutions tap RLUSD for payments, settlement, and collateral management. Jack McDonald, SVP of Stablecoins at Ripple, said demand is growing across payments, tokenization, and collateral markets. The listings show Ripple wants the coin to be usable on familiar trading and custody platforms, which can shorten the path to institutional adoption. On-Chain Activity Shows Momentum, But Gaps Remain Meanwhile, on-chain metrics show rising activity. Artemis data points to monthly transaction volumes climbing from almost $120 million in July to $194 million in August. That jump is healthy for a newcomer. Yet it is still small when compared with established stablecoins that process billions each month on Ethereum and Tron. Based on these numbers, RLUSD is gaining traction but has a long way to go if it hopes to match the liquidity and daily flows of market leaders. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from TradingView

Solana (SOL) is back in the spotlight after whale investors injected more than $1 billion into DeFi protocols, sparking a dramatic 500% surge in transaction activity across the network. Data from CoinShares shows that inflows in Q3 2025 reached $177 million, pushing year-to-date totals above $1.2 billion. This sharp rise has positioned Solana as one of the most liquid ecosystems for staking, lending, and DEX activity. One notable whale moved 20,000 SOL from Kraken into Kamino Finance, later borrowing $3 million in USDC for leveraged positions on OKX. This reflects how institutional-scale players are increasingly using Solana’s DeFi ecosystem without selling off their core holdings, adding both liquidity and credibility to the market. Why Transactions Are Surging Analysts point to multiple factors behind Solana’s record-breaking DeFi inflows and transaction growth. A key driver is the Alpenglow consensus protocol upgrade, which gained 99% validator approval. The upgrade slashes transaction finality to just 150 milliseconds, making Solana one of the fastest public blockchains. This speed advantage has already lured investors away from Ethereum, where congestion remains a problem. One whale address, previously known for high-value Hyperliquid trades, shifted $7.6 million from ETH into SOL, citing throughput efficiency as the decisive factor. Beyond technical upgrades, Solana has also attracted institutional interest through ETFs and tokenization initiatives, further strengthening its role as a preferred option for DeFi growth in 2025. What This Means for Solana’s Future With whales fueling inflows and Solana’s ecosystem achieving record adoption, market confidence in SOL’s long-term trajectory is strengthening. Transaction surges of this scale often precede deeper liquidity growth and sustained developer activity, two pillars of a healthy DeFi network. However, analysts caution that network activity needs to translate into consistent user adoption to maintain momentum. While speculative capital is accelerating short-term gains, the broader test for Solana will be sustaining real-world use cases beyond whale-led inflows. Currently, Solana stands out as one of the fastest-growing ecosystems in crypto, backed by institutional confidence, whale capital, and groundbreaking technical upgrades. If these trends continue, analysts believe Solana could be at the path of the much anticipated $1000 mark. Cover image from ChatGPT, SOLUSD chart from Tradingview

In a significant move for the SUI market, bulls have successfully broken out of a key technical chart pattern, setting their sights on the next major resistance level at $3.50. This breakout signals a shift in momentum, as the price action re-establishes a clear upward trend. Technical Setup Signals Room For Further Upside Crypto VIP Signal, in a recent update on X, highlighted that SUI has sustained its bullish momentum exactly as anticipated, successfully breaking out of the falling wedge pattern. This breakout is a strong technical signal often associated with trend reversals, suggesting that the token has shifted from a period of consolidation into a phase of renewed upward strength. Such a move indicates that market sentiment is leaning toward optimism, with buyers steadily reclaiming control. The update further explained that following the breakout, SUI retested the support line, a critical step in confirming the validity of the breakout. Holding this support level firmly not only reinforces the bullish structure but also builds a stronger foundation for future gains. This development underscores the resilience of SUI’s price action, as it demonstrates the ability of the market to absorb selling pressure while maintaining upward momentum. Looking ahead, Crypto VIP Signal pointed to $3.50 as the next key resistance level that traders and investors should keep an eye on. If this level is broken, it would likely attract more buyers into the market, creating the conditions for SUI to extend its upward trajectory and establish new short-term highs. SUI Indicators Align For Potential Upside Continuation Adding to the growing bullish outlook for SUI, Gemxbt recently emphasized in a post that the token is showing signs of a strong reversal. The analysis revealed that SUI’s price has crossed above both the 5-day and 10-day moving averages, which strengthens the case for continued upward pressure in the near term. Resistance is currently positioned near $3.35, a zone that will play a pivotal role in determining whether SUI can maintain its bullish breakout. On the downside, strong support is established around $3.20, serving as a safety net in case of short-term pullbacks. Holding this support will be essential for sustaining market confidence. In addition to these key levels, momentum indicators are also aligning with the current bullish narrative. The RSI has begun rising from oversold territory, signaling renewed buying interest, while the MACD has confirmed a bullish crossover. Together, these technical signals suggest that SUI could be gearing up for another upward push, with momentum building toward testing and possibly breaking above the next resistance barrier.

Rare rocks buried deep beneath central Australia have revealed the origins of one of the world’s most promising new deposits of niobium — a metal vital for producing high-strength steel and clean energy technologies. A new Curtin University-led study has found how the deposit formed during the breakup of an ancient supercontinent, and that the newly discovered niobium-rich carbonatites were emplaced more than 800 million years ago, rising from deep within the Earth through pre-existing fault zones during a tectonic rifting event that ultimately tore apart the supercontinent Rodinia. The full study, titled ‘Multi-method geochronology and isotope geochemistry of carbonatites in the Aileron Province, central Australia’, was published in ‘Geological Magazine’. Lead author Dr Maximilian Dröllner, from the Timescales of Mineral Systems Group within Curtin’s Frontier Institute for Geoscience Solutions and the University of Göttingen, said the findings shed new light on how rare, metal-rich magmas reach the surface — and why this particular deposit is so interesting. “These carbonatites are unlike anything previously known in the region and contain important concentrations of niobium, a strategic metal used to make lighter, stronger steel for aircraft, pipelines and EVs and a key component in some next-generation battery and superconducting technologies,” Dr Dröllner said in a statement. “Using multiple isotope-dating techniques on drill core samples, we found that these carbonatites were emplaced between 830 and 820 million years ago, during a period of continental rifting that preceded the breakup of Rodinia. “This tectonic setting allowed carbonatite magma to rise through fault zones that had remained open and active for hundreds of millions of years, delivering metal-rich melts from deep in the mantle up into the crust.” Curtin co-author Professor Chris Kirkland, also from the Timescales of Mineral Systems Group, said the research shows how using advanced geochronology and isotope techniques can unravel such complex histories. “Carbonatites are rare igneous rocks known to host major global deposits of critical metals such as niobium and rare earth elements. But determining when and how they formed has historically been difficult due to their complex geological histories,” Professor Kirkland said. “By analysing isotopes and using high-resolution imaging, we were able to reconstruct more than 500 million years of geological events that these rocks experienced. “This approach allowed us to pinpoint when the carbonatites formed and separate those original magmatic events from changes that happened later in the rocks.” The discovery has big implications for clean energy tech, Curtin said.

Jake Clover, CEO of Digital Ascension Group and a long-time XRP advocate, used a new video published on September 3 to deliver an unambiguous message to traders waiting for one last capitulation: he doesn’t think a 90% collapse is coming back. “I would love it too. I don’t think it’s going to happen,” Clover said, arguing that the market already gave skeptics ample time to buy during prolonged sub-$1 ranges. “When it was 50 cents, nobody wanted to buy it… You had three years to buy it at 50 cents or 30 cents or 40 cents or whatever it was. It ain’t coming back.” Will XRP Never Crash By 90% Again? Clover roots that conviction not in a single catalyst but in what he describes as a structural change to XRP’s market microstructure. He repeatedly cites the role of spot exchange-traded products – Bloomberg’s James Seyffart puts SEC approval in 2025 odds at 95% – and the execution algorithms used by institutional liquidity providers as a persistent source of demand that alters the asset’s downside dynamics. “It’s going to be sustained here because of the ETFs, because of the TWAP and VWAP and them entering the market. They’re not letting it come back down,” he said, referring to time- and volume-weighted execution that systematically slices large orders into the market over extended intervals. He frames the current tape as a test the asset has already passed. “If it was going to [crash], there’s a bunch of stuff that rolled up and then it’s back down 90% since it went up. XRP hadn’t done that,” Clover noted, contrasting XRP’s behavior with other, sharper retracements elsewhere in crypto. In his reading, support has repeatedly asserted itself on the cross with Bitcoin as well. “It’s back on the line here where there’s been support on the Bitcoin and XRP chart. I think it’s up from here, especially if Bitcoin keeps going up,” he said, tying XRP’s path to the broader beta of the cycle. Clover also connects his outlook to a suite of prospective macro and market-structure tailwinds. He points to what he calls a “reverse carry trade,” the prospect of “adoption for the backend settlement of the stock market,” and the influence of ETF flows as scenario drivers that could render near-term entry prices largely irrelevant over a longer horizon. In one of the video’s most pointed passages, he underscores that view with a blunt thought experiment on future price levels: “You’re not going to care if you bought it at $2.30 or you bought it at $2.40 or you bought it at $2 when it’s a hundred dollars or $200 or $500.” The operational takeaway he offers to investors is procedural rather than tactical. Clover is explicit that market timing is a losing game for nearly everyone and that disciplined accumulation outperforms attempts to catch exact bottoms. “Dollar cost averaging is going to be your best bet 99.9% of the time,” he said. “Trying to time the market, you’re not going to do it. It’s like 1% of traders that ever timed the market well. And those that dollar cost average in, you’re going to win. Like you can’t, you can’t lose doing that. You’re going to get highs and lows, but your average is going to be pretty fair.” Risk management, in his account, is non-negotiable. He warns explicitly against taking on debt or leverage that compromises basic obligations in order to chase upside. “Don’t leverage yourself or over leverage yourself to the point where you can’t make your bills or can’t pay other stuff,” Clover said, adding that small, regular allocations made only from surplus cash are the appropriate way to express conviction while surviving the volatility that remains endemic to the asset class. If that thesis holds, the implication for strategy—again in Clover’s own words—is to stop waiting for the ghost of an old regime. “I know everybody wants the most they can get on stuff,” he said, “but dollar cost averaging is going to be your best bet… When you have some extra liquidity, buy a little bit.” At press time, XRP traded at $2.87.

Koryx Copper’s (TSXV: KRY) new preliminary economic assessment (PEA) positions its open-pit Haib project in Namibia among the largest red metal projects in the region by value and contained copper. At a post-tax net present value (NPV) of $1.35 billion and an internal rate of return (IRR) of 20%, the Haib study issued on Thursday shows the highest value for development-stage and producing copper mines in Namibia and Botswana. It’s well ahead of Chinese state-owned miner MMG’s Khoemacau mine in Botswana, which has an NPV of $864 million. “The objective of this PEA was to right-size and optimize the Haib project and reposition it as a credible, low-risk, large-scale, low-cost, high-return, open pit milling and flotation operation,” Koryx President and CEO Heye Daun said in a release. “This project could be rendered shovel-ready, with an advanced feasibility study, secure water and power supply and most major permits in place within just a few years.” Koryx shares gained 12% to C$1.18 apiece by mid-Friday in Toronto for a market capitalization approaching C$113 million. The stock has traded in a 12-month range of C$0.85 to C$1.29. Scramble for copper Copper is becoming an increasingly important metal for its use in electrification as more Western countries seek to secure supply chains outside of Chinese control. While Botswana is the highest-ranking African country for mining investment attractiveness, Namibia was third behind Zambia, according to the Fraser Institute’s 2024 survey. Most contained copper By contained copper, Haib leads resource-stage and mines in the region, with 2.59 million tonnes contained in 414 million indicated tonnes grading 0.35% copper, and 345 million inferred tonnes at 0.33% copper, according to a resource from August 2024. That’s about one-third higher than Khoemacau’s 1.94 million contained tonnes of copper, and more than three times larger than Sandfire Resources’ (ASX: SFR) producing Motheo mine in Botswana. However, Haib is less competitive with its capital costs, which at $1.55 billion make it the highest capex project in the region. Khoemacau’s capex comes to about $893 million and private miner Omico’s feasibility-stage Omitiomire project has capital costs of about $220 million. Haib, in Namibia’s southern Karas region just north of the border with South Africa, could produce 92,000 tonnes per year of payable copper in the first 10 years of a 23-year life.

Shiba Inu (SHIB) has taken a big step into a new area of decentralized finance, making it part of a cross-chain lending and borrowing market. This latest move was made possible by an integration with Chainlink (LINK) and a new listing on Folks Finance. Shiba Ibu Official Announcement Confirms Cross-Chain Lending Launch The news was confirmed directly by SHIB’s official account on X. The team said that SHIB is now available for lending and borrowing on Folks Finance. Following the announcement, token holders can participate in new financial activity by depositing the tokens to earn yields or using them as collateral across different blockchains. Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) has enabled Shiba Inu to function as a cross-chain token. By adopting CCIP, SHIB is no longer limited to one network and avoids the liquidity trap on separate chains. With the integration, digital assets can be transferred seamlessly between blockchains, supporting lending and borrowing within a single, interconnected system. According to the official announcement, the CCIP protocol resolves the liquidity issue of liquidity fragmentation. Using Chainlink’s technology, SHIB has entered a new stage where it can serve as part of the cross-chain DeFi market. This key move makes the token the first memecoin to join Folks Finance’s lending markets. In the announcement, the SHIB team also said that incentives for depositors were already active. Depositors and users who add SHIB tokens to Folks Finance can immediately participate in the program and benefit from the new market structure. Folks Finance Hails Shiba Inu As First Memecoin In Cross-Chain Markets Folks Finance also shared the development on its official X account. The platform described the Shiba Inu token as “the first memecoin with cross-chain lending markets.” This description shows the significance of the listing because no other memecoin has reached this level of cross-chain DeFi market presence before. Folks Finance notes that the memecoin has transitioned into a category that allows it to participate in broader DeFi activities. The digital asset now connects to a system that allows lending, borrowing, and liquidity, and the team at Folks Finance also highlights the integration powered by Chainlink’s CCIP. The post also stated that anyone can now deposit and borrow SHIB on any part of the protocol’s chain. The single unified pool with deep liquidity creates a situation where users do not need to worry about fragmented markets. The SHIB team and Folks Finance announcements show that Chainlink’s CCIP has brought Shiba Inu into a new market. The integration has given SHIB new use cases beyond its original status as a memecoin. With cross-chain lending, borrowing, and incentives now available, Shiba Inu could become part of a growing decentralized finance market that spans many chains, opening doors for stronger adoption in the future.

Helium Evolution (TSXV:HEVI) a Canadian explorer developing assets in southern Saskatchewan, announced this week construction at its planned 12 million standard cubic feet per day helium processing facility in the Mankota area is in its final stages of construction, now more than 95% complete. The estimated total cost for HEVI’s 20% working interest share of the Soda Lake Facility is approximately C$5.2 million ($3.8m). The Soda Lake Facility is expected to be operational in the fourth quarter of 2025 and will initially tie-in three helium wells through a dedicated pipeline gathering system, the company said. Helium’s most critical applications are in medical imaging, where liquid helium cools superconducting magnets, and semiconductor manufacturing. It is exclusively a byproduct of natural gas mining, but new large helium deposits are becoming fewer and farther between. The US began mining it in earnest in 1915, when the U.S. Army built the first helium extraction plant at the Petrolia Oilfield in North Texas. “The addition of the Soda Lake Facility marks a transformational milestone for Helium Evolution,” CEO Greg Robb said in a May news release. “This strategic infrastructure unlocks long-term value from our Mankota assets and reinforces our confidence in the region’s helium potential.” Construction of the wellsite metering facilities and associated pipeline infrastructure to the Soda Lake Facility is underway and is expected to take approximately one month to complete. Startup of the purification facility and connected wells remains on track for early in the fourth quarter of 2025, the company said on Thursday.

Bitcoin mining is undergoing a profound shift by increasingly adopting alternative renewable energy sources. This trend has led to a remarkable change in the industry’s energy profile, with more than half of the network’s power now coming from sustainable sources. Why Renewable Energy Is Becoming A Strategic Edge For Miners In an X post, Natalie Brunell explained that Bitcoin mining is a unique process that consumes energy to secure the network, while ensuring its integrity and scarcity. Unlike traditional currencies that a central authority can print, Bitcoin’s supply is fixed. The process of mining is the only way to introduce new Bitcoin into circulation, and it requires expanding real-world resources, specifically energy, to validate transactions and secure the network. This design makes the network inherently ethical and resistant to manipulation because no single entity controls the supply or has the power to create more Bitcoin. However, what makes Bitcoin mining particularly innovative is its flexible and location-agnostic nature. Miners are increasingly plugging into alternative and cheapest renewable energy sources such as wind, solar, and hydropower, which is often found in places with abundant underutilized or stranded renewable energy, such as East Texas. This flexibility allows Bitcoin miners to act as a crucial stabilizing force for the energy grid. Instead of staining the grid, they help to balance it. When the supply of renewable energy is high and demand is low, miners can soak up the excess power that would otherwise be wasted. Meanwhile, when demand from homes and businesses spikes, miners can shut down in seconds, instantly giving that power back to the grid. This makes them a valuable component of the energy sector, helping to make renewable energy more economically viable. Marathon’s Position Among Public Bitcoin Miners Marathon Digital Holdings (MARA) has delivered a strong performance, highlighting its strategic position as both a Bitcoin miner and a significant corporate holder of the asset. The company’s August report showcases its dual-engine strategy of mining and strategic purchasing. In August, Marathon mined 705 BTC and also made a major move by purchasing an additional 1,133 BTC, actively adding to its treasury. The company’s energized hash rate now stands at an impressive 59.4 EH/s, holding 52,477 BTC in its balance sheet as of the end of August. This shows a proactive approach to accumulating Bitcoin, leveraging market conditions to strengthen its balance sheet. Following this strong August, Marathon mined another 82.6 BTC in September. This continued growth has expanded its Bitcoin treasury to nearly 52,560 BTC, cementing its status as one of the largest publicly traded holders of the digital asset. According to the company’s data, every common share of MARA is backed by $15.68 worth of BTC.