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October 2025 is shaping up to be one of the most dramatic months in recent market history. Gold has smashed through record highs near $3,900 an ounce, yet U.S. stocks remain surprisingly resilient. Rebecca Teltscher, portfolio manager at New Haven Asset Management, tells MINING.com host Devan Murugan that investors are facing a confusing, almost contradictory market landscape. “Take Canada’s TSX versus the US — two markets telling completely different stories,” Teltscher noted. The TSX is driven by gold prices, which are at historic highs, with the gold sector up a staggering 109% year-to-date, in response to factors like increasing central bank demand, investor flight to safety, and positive operational leverage within mining companies. Investors flock to gold during times of geopolitical tension or economic uncertainty. But the U.S. tells a different story, Teltscher pointed out. Tech giants, the so-called ‘Magnificent Seven’, are driving the S&P 500 to record valuations, despite a government shutdown and looming debt concerns. “We’re not buying it at this point — we think valuations are way too stretched on the US market, particularly in the technology sector,” Teltscher said. Teltscher said the US market being up days in a row despite a government shut down “doesn’t really make any sense.” “I hate using the word ‘bubble,’ but it feels like we’re in bubble territory,” she said. “The market in the US is looking expensive on almost every metric—whether PE, dividend yield, price-to-sales, price-to book—every metric you’re looking at is screaming expensive.” “Contrary to the TSX, you have two markets that are doing extremely well, but one of them is signaling economic weakness and the other is signaling growth.” The contradiction: gold vs. tech Gold traditionally rises when stocks are weak. Yet today, gold and U.S. equities are both at record levels. Teltscher calls this “very conflicting” and points to central bank activity and cryptocurrency adoption as partial explanations. “Central banks are increasing reserves…possibly because they see geopolitical tensions at a high. All these factors are pointing to gold acting as a safe haven investment.” Teltscher also pointed out that if cryptocurrency Bitcoin was not viewed as another form of safe haven—gold might be driven even higher. Has the safety net gone too far? Markets have largely shrugged off U.S. government shutdowns in the past, relying on central banks and government interventions to bail them out. But Teltscher warns that investors may be underestimating the limits of this safety net. “We haven’t seen a real recession since ’08–’09. Investors under the age of 40 have never seen a prolonged economic recession. The pandemic should have been a recession, but unprecedented government stimulus and central bank action prevented it,” she noted. Teltscher stressed that while markets are pricing in “no recession,” the underlying economic indicators tell a different story: slowing GDP, weakening consumer sentiment, and falling retail spending all signal potential trouble. What’s next? Teltscher expects markets to eventually realign with economic reality, though she stops short of predicting a crash. “Not necessarily a crash, but valuations shouldn’t be as stretched as they’ve been in the past few months. It’s time for the market to reflect the geopolitical and economic risks we’ve been seeing,” she said. As October unfolds, investors are left facing a rare dilemma: safe-haven gold is soaring while U.S. tech stocks remain sky-high. According to Teltscher, only one of these market signals can be correct—and its time for the market to come back to reality. Watch the full interview:

Bitcoin is presently valued in the $122,000 price region following an impressive price surge over the last week. Notably, bullish sentiments around the crypto market leader are presently strong as analysts speculate that another accumulation phase may have commenced. On-chain analytics page, Swissblock has now provided an in-depth analysis of the present market situation, with insights on potential drivers for profits or losses. BTC Dip To $108,600 A Constructive Reset Earlier this month, Bitcoin registered a sharp decline from $117,000 to $108,600, sparking fears of a deeper correction. Although the market has since recovered, Swissblock explains that several on-chain indicators show the move was less a collapse and more a constructive reset. The notion of a “reset, not capitulation” is key as resets allow markets to flush out excess leverage, absorb weak-handed sellers, and create room for fresh demand. Swissblocks explains that this is exactly what occurred in the $114,000–$118,000 range, where many late buyers from August had been looking for an exit. Their supply was absorbed, clearing a cluster of resistance and unlocking the path to retest all-time highs. Notably, this price drop also highlighted the resilience of Bitcoin’s short-term holder (STH) base. Glassnode data shows the STH cost basis, or the average purchase price for recent buyers, sits at roughly $111,600. This level has now been defended five separate times since May, making it an important pivot point in the present market cycle. Long-Term Behavior Encourages Bullish Shift But Downside Risks Remain At the same time, Swissblock notes that long-term holders (LTHs) have noticeably slowed their rate of distribution. While they continue to sell, the pace is far less intense than in previous months. This cooling of supply pressure allows new participants to accumulate with less resistance. Historically, such phases have marked the transition from distribution to accumulation, creating structural stability and setting up bullish continuation. However, downside risks remain in that a resurgence of heavy selling could tip the balance and reintroduce fragility. However, as long as Bitcoin avoids slipping into a high-risk regime, the outlook favors resilience and upside potential. At the time of writing, Bitcoin trades at $122,052, reflecting a slight 1.47% gain in the last 24 hours. Daily trading activity has also surged by 19.28%, reinforcing the strength and momentum behind the ongoing market rally. With a market cap of $2.43 trillion, Bitcoin continues to rank as the world’s largest cryptocurrency and fifth-largest asset. Featured image from Flickr, chart from Tradingview

According to new analysis and community discussion, XRP’s recent price action has rekindled a long-running comparison to Amazon’s slow climb before a major breakout. Some analysts say the pattern looks familiar: a long consolidation, then a steep rally. Amazon’s stock took 3,800 days — more than a decade — to clear its old highs and later rose from about $5 to over $200, a timeline that is being used as a benchmark by bullish XRP voices. Regulatory Battles Do Not End Growth Based on reports, the regulatory history has nuances. Brad Kimes revived the comparison and pointed to regulatory pressure on Amazon as similar to what Ripple faced. That point needed fact-checking. The SEC opened an inquiry into Amazon in 2022 over its testimony on third-party seller data; that probe closed with no fines or charges. The case that led to legal action, however, came from the FTC. The FTC sued Amazon in June 2023 over checkout practices, and the matter was resolved last month with a $2.5 billion settlement — $1 billion in penalties and $1.5 billion in refunds earmarked for roughly 35 million users by December 2025. The broader claim — that major firms can face heavy government scrutiny and still grow — still holds weight in the debate. XRP’s Pattern And Long-Term Claim According to Nick Anderson of Bullrunners, XRP is building a “cup and handle” formation near prior peaks. At the time of his write-up, XRP was changing hands around $2.71. Anderson argued that if XRP follows a similar multi-year path as Amazon, it could eventually trade near $100. He added that someone holding 10,000 XRP would become a millionaire at that level, and that 10,000 holders were among the top 4% on the XRP rich list during his analysis. He warned, however, that such an outcome would likely take years, not months. Technical Signals And Price Targets Meanwhile, based on a technical note from Cryptoinsightuk, XRP has seen a three-day RSI bullish crossover — a signal that has preceded big gains in the past. The analyst pointed out that in each of the three previous times the three-day RSI crossed up, XRP recorded strong rallies. XRP was trading near $3.02 and holding above local support around $2.72. Key resistance sits at $3.40 and $3.65; a clean close above those marks could prompt broader buying. Short-term upside targets mentioned range from $5 to $30 in the current cycle before a correction, followed by higher gains if adoption and liquidity pick up. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from TradingView

The US federal government was forced to close by the inability of Congress to pass a single appropriations bill for the new fiscal year that began October 1. Despite the disruption for government workers and their families, and in projects, which the White House has targeted opposition-led states, the capital markets barely took notice, except for the missing high-frequency data, including the September employment report. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq set new record highs ahead of the weekend. So did Europe's Stoxx 600, the MSCI Asia Pacific Index and the MSCI Emerging Market Equity Index. The 10-year US Treasury yield fell nearly three basis points last week, the most among the G10. The two-year Treasury yield fell by a little more than five basis points and that includes the nearly three-basis-point increase ahead of the weekend. For its part, the dollar fell against the all the major currencies, but the Canadian dollar, the laggard in a soft greenback environment. The US government shutdown will carry into next week, and an off-ramp does not seem to be on the immediate horizon. Both sides seem to think there are advantages for their side come next November's midterm election. Japan's LDP picked Sanae Takaichi as its next leaders and most likely will be Japan's next prime minister (a vote in the Diet is expected later this month), and its first woman leader. The Czech Republic goes to the polls and populist Babis is expected to win. One implication is that it may reduce its direct military assistance to Ukraine. The lack of US government data, and the extended holiday in China keeps the news from the two largest economies to a minimum. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand is the only G10 central bank to meet in the week ahead. Economists are more sympathetic to a 50 bp cut than is the swaps market. The data highlights include labor earnings and household spending in Japan, Germany's factory orders and industrial production, and Canada's trade and employment data. Mexico reports September CPI and industrial production. US Drivers: The Federal government is shut, and history shows that it typically has little impact on the capital markets or the economy. The rule of thumb is that every week it is closed shaves GDP by 0.1%. Given the plethora of Fed data and private sector data available, and the setting of monetary policy not for the conditions now but what they will likely be in a few months, given the lagged effect of monetary policy, a rate at the end of the month still is the most likely scenario. That said, deal to re-open the government does not appear imminent. Indeed, an off-ramp still seems difficult to envision. Data: Federal Reserve data will still be published while the government is closed. In the week ahead this includes August consumer credit and the FOMC minutes. The highlight of the minutes may be the coverage of Miran's first meeting and his claim that President Trump's policies have lowered the real neutral rate (r*) to near zero. The University of Michigan preliminary October consumer survey will be released at the end of the week. Despite the shutdown, the Treasury will proceed with its fund raising and will sell almost $119 bln of coupons and more than $250 bln of bills. Prices: The Dollar Index snapped a two-week advance last week, slipping around 0.4%. Still, a broad consolidative tone emerged. A break of the 97.40-98.15 range may be important from a technical perspective, but the market appears to be looking for new incentives. Yet, the underlying sentiment remains bearish. EMU Drivers: The euro's downside momentum seen following the FOMC meeting on September 17 has eased. It still appears to broadly track the US-German two-year interest rate differential. Data: German reports factory orders, industrial production, and trade figures in the coming days. The largest economy in Europe continues to struggle. It stagnated in H1 and the median forecast in Bloomberg's survey suggests it may have grown by 0.1% in Q3. France's trade balance and Italy and Spain's industrial output reports are also due, but the market impact is typically meager. Meanwhile, French Socialists say the Prime Minister Lecornu's budget does not go far enough and it could still vote against the government in a confidence vote that could be held in the coming days. Moody's reviews its Aa3 (AA-) credit rating for Belgium at the end of next week. It has a negative outlook. Belgium's 10-year yield is around Spain's, around 55 bp higher than Germany, while the two-year yield is a few basis points higher than Spain's and around nine basis points higher than Germany. Prices: The euro rose around 0.25% last week. It was the seventh weekly advance in the past 10 weeks. It needs to rise above $1.1780, and ideally $1.1815 to be technically important. On the downside, it has not been below $1.1645 since the Fed cut rates on September 17. Last week's low was slightly below $1.1685. The momentum indicators have not turned up, allowing the consolidative phase to extend a bit longer. PRC Drivers: Chinese officials continue to have the yuan shadow the dollar. Chinese markets have been closed for the national celebration beginning October 1. They reopen Thursday, October 9. Data: China may report September reserves and lending figures in the holiday-shortened week. The gold market may be sensitive to update of the PBOC's gold purchases. Prices: When the mainland markets closed for the national holiday, the dollar was near CNH7.1300. Since then, it has traded between about CNH7.1225 and CNH7.1400. While dramatic movements without the mainland are rare, the next move seems likely to be on the downside. Japan Drivers: The yen remains sensitive US rates, but with Takaichi winning the LDP leadership contest, and likely becoming the next prime minister, the JGB market could be impacted by her stimulus commitment campaign endorsement of a supplemental budget. She wants to the BOJ to maintain an easy monetary policy stance, saying that the government is responsible for both fiscal and monetary policy, and that the central bank is tasked with adopting best methods on monetary policy. Data: Labor earnings and household spending may impact expectations for the BOJ, but the market is discounting around 75% chance of hike before the end of the year (a smidgeon lower than last week) and a little more than 56% for a move this month (which is actually slightly higher than at the end of the previous week despite the unexpected jump in unemployment). In the middle of the week, the August current account surplus will be reported. Capital flows in the form of the return on past investments, drives Japanese current account surplus. It runs a small trade deficit, despite an extremely undervalued yen by most reckoning. Prices: The dollar was turned back from almost JPY150 on September 25-26. It fell to about JPY146.60 last week. The trendline drawn off the year's low in April (~JPY139.90) and the early July low (~JPY142.70), and violated on an intraday basis but not on a closing basis on the Fed's rate cut on September 17) begins the new week near JPY146.50 and finishes the week around JPY146.70. A break could target the September 17 low near JPY145.50, which was a two month low. On the other hand, given the Takaichi's election, the dollar's upside may be the initial path of least resistance. A move above JPY147.85 may signal a move into the JPY148.25-65 area. UK Drivers: Sterling is sensitive to the broad direction of the US dollar as reflected in the Dollar Index. The inverse correlation over the past 30 days is near 0.90 and 0.85 for the past 60 days. Still, there are times that the movement of long-term UK Gilts seem to impact the exchange rate in extremes. Data: The UK's economic diary is light in the coming days. The construction PMI and house prices are the main high-frequency data points. And typically have minimal market impact. Prices: Sterling's continued recovery in the first part of last week stalled near the (50%) retracement of the decline since the Fed cut rates, which is found around $1.3525. A move above here targets the $1.3570 area. Support is seen near $1.3400, but it may take a break of $1.3370 to signa a retest on the recent low around $1.3325. The momentum indicators seem somewhat supportive. Canada Drivers: The broad direction of the US dollar is still the single more important driver of the Canadian exchange rate. The rolling correlation between changes in the Dollar Index and the USD-CAD exchange rate is near 0.65. It has not been below 0.60 for more than five months. The inverse correlation with the S&P 500 is at a new extreme for the year near -0.55, underscoring the element of the risk-on/off in changes in the exchange rate. Trade tensions with the US and China have weakened the economy and the swaps market has about an 95% chance of another cut in Q4. Data: Given the trade drag on Q2 GDP, Canada's August merchandise trade balance on October 7 will draw market attention. The goods trade deficit in the first seven months was about C$24.5 bln. In the Jan-July period in 2024, the merchandise trade shortfall was roughly C$3.5 bln. Job growth has also slowed dramatically this year in Canada and the September employment report will be released on October 10. In the first eight months of the year, Canada created about 37.5k jobs, including the loss of about 800 full time positions. In the same period in last year, Canada grew 210k jobs, of which almost 87k for full time posts. The unemployment rate stood at 7.1% in August, the highest since the pandemic. It was at 6.7% in August 2024. Prices: The US dollar reached CAD1.3985 last week, its best level since May. It held barely below the 200-day moving average (~CAD1.3990) and has not closed above it since April. A band of technical resistance extends toward around CAD1.4020. The momentum indicators are getting stretched and could turn down in the coming days. While not preventing a break of the band of resistance, it warns that the break may not be sustained. A push below CAD1.39 would boost the chances a high is in place. Australia Drivers: The Australian dollar's rolling 30-day inverse correlation with changes in the Dollar Index remains a robust near -0.80. It reached the most extreme of the year in August near -0.85. The correlation with changes in the two-year interest rate differential between the US and Australia is a little above 0.25 but near -0.60 correlation with changes in the two-year US yield. Data: Australia's economic diary is sparse, with a few bank surveys. On the other hand, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand meets early on October 8, and a rate cut is a foregone conclusion. It has cut in the previous eight meetings, and the cycle will be extended. The overnight cash target rate is 3.0%. The easing cycle began last August when the target rate was at 5.50%. The swaps market is pricing in a terminal rate of about 2.25%. It is discounting one more cut this year after this week's move, implying the easing cycle carries into next year. Sweden's Riksbank Deputy Governor Breman has been appointed the next RBNZ governor starting December 1. Prices: The Australian dollar rose nearly 1% last week after it declined by about 1.6% in the previous two weeks. The week's high was recorded on Tuesday slightly below $0.6630. While Tuesday's high held in the second part of the week, so do it low (~$0.6570). The momentum indicators warn that the sideways trading in recent days may persist, the risk seems to be on the upside. A move above the $0.6630-35 area, a retracement object, and a potential neckline of a small bottoming pattern, could retarget the $0.6700 area. Mexico Drivers: The rolling 30-day correlation of changes in the USD-MXN exchange rate and the Dollar Index is slightly above 0.75. It reached almost 0.85 late last month, the highest in more than a decade. The rolling 60-day correlation is near 0.75 and it is also the highest in more than 10 years. The rolling 30-day correlation with changes in the US two- and 10-year yields is a little above 0.30, easing since the high for the year was seen in late September. Data: The Bank of Mexico meets next on November 6, but the September CPI (October 9) is the last full month inflation that it will have in hand. By the time it meets, the CPI for the first half of October would have been released. While the headline rate remains within the target range (3% +/- 1%), the core rate is above 4%. Nevertheless, the central bank is more concerned about growth and expects price pressures to ease. Industrial production figures are due October 10. It has fallen by about 0.70% through July this year. After growing by 0.6% in Q2, the Mexican economy may have stagnated in Q3. Year over year, growth in Q2 rose by 0.1%. The overnight cash target rate is 7.50%. The swaps market has begun considering the risk that the terminal rate is closer to 6.75%. Prices: The US dollar trended lower against the peso in the first half of September and recorded a new low for the year on September 17, near MXN18.20. Since then that dollar has been trading choppily but higher. It reached almost MXN18.5650 in late September and fell back to nearly MXN18.24 in the middle of last week. It rose to a high around MXN18.5160 last Thursday and consolidated quietly ahead of the weekend. The dollar has not settled above MXN18.50 since September 10. Near-term conviction is weak, but the interest rate differential pays to be long peso. Yet, a close above MXN18.50-51 may target the MXN18.60-65 area. Disclaimer

From late September, Bitcoin has embarked on an impressive bullish rally to reach price levels around its all-time high of $124,457. However, it remains speculative as to whether the premier cryptocurrency will maintain this early October momentum to put in a new all-time-high price, or experience a major correction into deeper liquidity zones. Bitcoin Key Levels To Watch: Rally’s Challenge Lies At $125k Resistance In an X post on October 3, key opinion leader (KOL) Ted Pillows shared that Bitcoin is once again approaching critical price levels, backed by data showing trader activity. Pillows based this analysis on the Order Book Heatmap metric, which shows the amount or quantity of pending buy and sell orders at specific price levels on different exchanges. The indicator shows horizontal coloured bands at those price levels, with the colors representing clusters of orders resting around those zones. According to the KOL, Bitcoin has a high amount of sell orders packed around the $125,000 price level. Usually, a zone such as this with clusters of sell orders could act as strong resistance for the price. Interestingly, Ted also cited the presence of a significant amount of buy orders to the downside of the price, specifically around $119,500 and $117,500. As is intuitively obvious, these orders could act as solid support if the flagship cryptocurrency were to experience a correction to this level. Cautionary Market Outlook For Bitcoin In a separate X post, Pillows also shares more insights concerning Bitcoin’s price action and what to watch out for in a potential downswing. Notably, the analyst expected Bitcoin to see an accumulation around the $120,000 price level before surging to around $124,000, a prediction that has since played out, leading to a minor retracement. In analyzing the important immediate support levels, the crypto pundit highlighted the 20-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA20), which is currently near $118,447 as a vital threshold. According to Pillows, if Bitcoin holds above this level, the broader trend (which is currently bullish) will most likely be retained. On the other hand, a break below the 30-day Moving Average (MA30), currently around $116,415, may be ominous for the cryptocurrency. The KOL explained that this situation could open the door to “a larger correction toward $112k-$113k,” as more liquidity will be sought after. Therefore, the market remains in a state of anticipation to see if Bitcoin tests its higher resistance at $125,000 or slips back into lower zones to test its support zones. If Bitcoin were to break out of its current resistance zone, the market could see the continuation of its already impressive upward rally into previously uncharted territory. At the time of writing, Bitcoin is valued at about $122,100, with a fair growth of about 1.6% in the past day.

The market is painting a confusing image. Today, BTC and ETH have rallied strongly this week and are capturing every news headline this “Uptober”, while tension mounts as the crypto altcoin season index pushes higher, even as BTC USD remains supreme. The headline numbers are hard to ignore as the BTC USD pair gained sharply, closing at its ATH, while the ETH USD pair followed with conviction, but barely pushed above $4,500. Still, with BTC dominance brushing close to 60 %, the tug‑of‑war between majors and alts remains intense. Market Cap 24h 7d 30d 1y All Time Across crypto news today, the dominant narrative is strength in top pairs. As seen in CoinGecko, BTC USD climbed roughly 11-12% over the week, while ETH USD mirrored that momentum with the same gain percentage. These have outpaced many altcoins, which is why the altcoin season index is only gradually rising. (source – Crypto Gains, CoinGecko) On the derivatives front, funding rates for both BTC-USD and ETH-USD remain in positive territory, as buying pressure increasing. Liquidations remain relatively muted, well below earlier market extremes, which has lent stability to both pairs. That said, BTC dominance remains around 59-60%, limiting the room for many altcoins to break away. (source – BTC.D, TradingView) DISCOVER: Best Meme Coin ICOs to Invest in Today Crypto Altcoin Season Index Climbs as News on BTC USD & ETH USD Surge, But BTC Dominance Looms Over Alt Hopes Today The altcoin season index has inched upward to sit near 65–70 in recent sessions, a perfect sign for alt rotation. Yet even with that rise, today, crypto still points to underlying rigidity as .cwp-coin-chart svg path { stroke-width: 0.65 !important; } Bitcoin BTC $122,331.20 1.71% Bitcoin BTC Price $122,331.20 1.71% /24h Volume in 24h $65.18B Price 7d In sum, BTC USD and ETH USD are doing the heavy lifting at this stage, while the altcoin season index points to latent potential. What happens next hinges on dominance trending materially lower and liquidity dispersing more evenly. Markets are poised as alts wait for a run. EXPLORE MAXI HERE Join The 99Bitcoins News Discord Here For The Latest Market Updates There are no live updates available yet. Please check back soon! The post Latest Crypto Market News Today, October 4: Confusing Weekend as BTC, ETH, XRP Strong Against USD, Altcoin Season Index Going Up, But BTC Dominance Up to 60% appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

As the market recovers, Bitcoin (BTC) is kicking off the weekend on a positive note by reclaiming another crucial support level. Some analysts suggest that the cryptocurrency is setting the stage for a new price discovery rally, which could start sooner than expected. Bitcoin Eyes Third Price Discovery Uptrend On Friday, Bitcoin jumped nearly 3% to hit a two-month high of $123,894. The flagship crypto has seen a massive recovery from last week’s correction, surging 14% from the local lows. Earlier this week, BTC reclaimed the $115,000-$117,000 area, which served as a key support zone during the early Q3 rally, before surging to the crucial $120,000 barrier on Thursday. Amid its bullish performance, analyst Rekt Capital highlighted that Bitcoin was able to secure a daily close above this level, skipping a retest of the recently reclaimed $117,000 mark. He explained that a daily close above $120,000, followed by a successful post-breakout retest, has historically preceded a move to the $123,00 resistance, with a nearly identical daily performance leading to the mid-August all-time high (ATH) of $124,474. Meanwhile, market watcher Ted Pillows noted that if BTC successfully holds the $120,000-$121,000 zone, it will reach highs soon. On the contrary, he warned that losing this area could lead to a retest of the $117,000 as support. Nonetheless, he considers that Bitcoin’s price might not see another massive correction in the short term, as history suggests the cryptocurrency might have bottomed during the late-September pullback. “BTC historically bottoms in September. Since 2016, Bitcoin has bottomed 7 times in September. (…) Historically, this means BTC bottom is most likely in and it won’t go lower than $107K,” he asserted. Analyst Crypto Jelle forecasted that price discovery could resume as early as next week, pointing out that holding the $120,000 level as support over the weekend and closing above it in the weekly timeframe would set a strong base for the long-awaited Q4 rally. Is BTC’s Top A Few Weeks Away? As the flagship cryptocurrency is on the “cusp of entering Price Discovery Uptrend 3,” Rekt Capital also shared a potential timeline for Bitcoin’s cycle top based on its previous post-halving performances. The analyst previously shared his 2025 roadmap for BTC’s rally, suggesting that it could see an extended cycle or potentially enjoy a third Price Discovery Uptrend before the bear market, which would push the cycle peak into deeper stages of 2025. In a video analysis, he suggested that BTC’s top could arrive in the next two weeks to two months. As he explained, Bitcoin peaked around 520 days after the 2016 Halving event, while it topped nearly 550 days after the 2020 event. If it had repeated its 2017 timeline, BTC would have had to peak around September, meaning that the August ATH was the cycle top. The analyst dismissed this possibility, suggesting that a repeat of its 2021 price action was more likely. In this case, BTC would need to peak in the next two weeks. However, Rekt Capital laid a third scenario in which Bitcoin tops around mid-November. This timeline would follow the theory that the cycle peak timeline is increasing by 30 days at a time, signaling that this cycle’s peak would happen around the 580-day mark post-halving. “If we are looking at the four-year cycle, the most important thing is to just wrap everything up in candle one. That’s historically what’s been the case,” he explained. “So, at least two weeks and maybe still a month and a half to a maximum of two months. But beyond that, I don’t think we’ll be lengthening.”

Binance Coin (BNB) has kicked off October with impressive momentum. After climbing more than 6.5% in 24 hours, BNB surged past the $1,100 mark, setting a new all-time high of $1,111 before consolidating slightly lower. This milestone highlighted the token’s resilience amid a volatile macro environment, characterized by the U.S. government shutdown and changing monetary policy outlooks, and also highlights its growing influence in the broader crypto market. BNB Breaks $1,100 as Uptober Momentum Builds BNB’s latest rally saw prices climb to $1,111 before consolidating near $1,096, posting a 6% gain in 24 hours and more than 17% in the last week. Analysts note that the breakout above $1,050 resistance unlocked renewed momentum, with traders now targeting $1,200 as the next psychological barrier. Market data from CoinGlass shows that nearly $400 million in leveraged positions were liquidated during the move, including $268 million in short positions. This suggests that institutional buyers and momentum traders seized the opportunity to accumulate BNB as retail traders were forced out of the market. Network Growth and Lower Gas Fees Drive Demand Beyond price action, fundamentals on the BNB Chain continue to strengthen. Recent upgrades reduced gas fees from 0.1 Gwei to 0.05 Gwei, positioning BNB Chain as one of the cheapest and most efficient blockchains for decentralized finance (DeFi) and trading applications. On-chain activity supports the bullish case. Active addresses spiked to over 73 million in September, while transaction volumes climbed to 4.34 million monthly, the second-highest on record. The chain’s total value locked (TVL) has also risen to $8.23 billion, showing steady adoption across DeFi protocols. Institutional participation is increasing too. Kazakhstan’s state-backed Alem Crypto Fund recently designated BNB as its first official investment, indicating that sovereign entities are starting to diversify into exchange-linked tokens. Can BNB Sustain Its Push Toward $1,200? With BNB’s market cap now surpassing $160 billion, experts believe the token is strengthening its position as a key asset alongside Bitcoin and Ethereum. Technical signals indicate potential further gains: the token remains strong above all major moving averages, and RSI is near but not yet in overbought levels. Nevertheless, volatility remains a significant risk. A decline towards the $1,000–$1,030 support zone could occur if profit-taking speeds up. However, as long as BNB stays above $1,050, analysts consider $1,150–$1,200 as achievable short-term targets. As Uptober progresses, BNB’s resilience and expanding network fundamentals are fueling speculation that Binance Coin might eventually rival Ethereum in adoption and market influence. Currently, traders are watching whether BNB can convert its $1,100 breakout into a sustained rally toward new records. Cover image from ChatGPT, BNBUSD chart from TradingView

In line with the broader cryptocurrency market’s recent upswing, the XRP price has captured attention with one of its largest weekly candles of the year, soaring over 14% in the past week and pushing the altcoin just above the $3 mark. This performance positions XRP just 15% shy of its all-time high, making it one of the standout performers in the crypto space, trailing only Ethereum (ETH), Binance Coin (BNB), and Solana (SOL), which saw price increases of 16%, 23%, and 21%, respectively over the same time frame. XRP Price Analysis Back in July of this year, the XRP price reached its peak of $3.66, but subsequent market corrections saw the token drop to as low as $2.70. Since then, attempts to recover have faced challenges, particularly with a key resistance level at $3.10 that has thwarted upward movements since August. This struggle has led to the formation of a falling wedge pattern on XRP’s daily chart, signaling a potential shift as selling pressure wanes and buying interest rises. Market expert Lark Davis recently shared his insights on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), suggesting that if the XRP price can maintain momentum, it could target around $4, indicating a potential rally of approximately 33%. However, this bullish outlook hinges on XRP’s ability to consolidate above the $3 threshold, which would serve as confirmation of a breakout from the bullish pattern and pave the way for further price recoveries. Will ETF Approvals Propel Prices Higher? Contrasting Davis’ optimistic view, market analyst Ali Martinez expressed skepticism, arguing that while a breakout may occur, it might only lead to a price target of $3.60, essentially retesting previous highs rather than achieving new records. Despite differing opinions, the general sentiment leans towards potential upside, bolstered by the anticipation of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that may soon gain approval from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for investing in XRP. Leading analyst Crypto King highlighted the involvement of prominent names in the industry, with fund sizes ranging from $200 million to $1.5 trillion. He posited that the approval of even a single ETF could usher in a wave of institutional investment into XRP, significantly affecting its price trajectory. While the prospect of institutional money entering the XRP market is enticing, it remains to be seen whether these funds will have a substantial impact on the XRP price, particularly given the precedent set by similar investments in Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum in 2024 following their own regulatory approvals. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com

Pi’s Open Network enters a decisive quarter as price steadies near $0.26 – what does the latest Pi price prediction suggest for October catalysts? Pi Network and its global community of “Pioneers” are entering a packed October as the 2025 Hackathon nears completion and a grassroots GCV conference takes shape. Over the next two weeks, new onboarding features will also roll out, keeping attention on liquidity and price stability heading into the fourth quarter. The project also introduced its Open Network in February, a milestone that has led to external connectivity of apps and integrations across its ecosystem. Since that time, the Core Team has focused on three key aspects: real-world use, an increase in verification throughput, and more active participation by developers. These efforts are now seen as key drivers for adoption by the year-end. What Is the Pi Price Prediction for October 2025 as the Hackathon Ends? As of now, Pi price is trading between $0.26 and $0.27 in the last 24 hours. (Source: Coingecko) According to CoinGecko, the token is priced at approximately $0.263, with a daily trading volume of approximately $33 million and a market cap of approximately $2.17 billion. Hackathon 2025 is in its final stage, with submissions due October 15 and a public showcase already underway. Community members can stake Pi on projects they support, underscoring a push toward app-level utility and user-driven growth. DISCOVER: Next 1000X Crypto: 10+ Crypto Tokens That Can Hit 1000x in 2025 Pi Network moved to speed up participation last month by introducing Fast Track KYC on September 18. The new system lets eligible users activate wallets earlier through an AI-assisted flow, aiming to grow Mainnet activity while keeping verification in place. Meanwhile, the Global Consensus Value (GCV) movement is preparing for its third community conference on October 19. Organizers present it as a show of unity and momentum for the network’s next phase after the Open Network launch earlier this year. In the near term, three factors stand out as price drivers: New apps from the hackathon are gaining real users. Faster KYC and migrations are expanding the active base. Broader, higher-quality exchange listings. Together, these shape liquidity depth, spreads, and eventual price discovery. According to Coincodex, there is a more conservative Q4 outlook indicates a range of 0.$20 to $0.30 up to November, indicating no growth unless new liquidity is introduced into the market. DISCOVER: 9+ Best High-Risk, High-Reward Crypto to Buy in October2025 PI Price Prediction: Is a Break Above $0.28 the Key to Pi Network’s Recovery? The token of Pi Network is condensing around the value of $0.26 following a severe decrease in September, and traders are observing whether support will be maintained. The 4-hour chart from TradingView shows the coin at $0.2630 at press time, flat on the day. (Source: PI USDT, TradingView) On Sept. 22, a steep sell-off knocked the price from above $0.34 to $0.24, its deepest correction in weeks. Since then, trading has narrowed into a band between $0.25 and $0.27. Short-term indicators remain cautious. The 50-period exponential moving average (EMA) is at $0.2721, whereas the 100-period EMA is $0.2892. Both are flying above spot levels, indicating overhead resistance. Attempts to recover these averages have been unsuccessful, a fact that strengthens the bearish bias. There is also a decrease in trading activity. Volume has weakened since the end of the September shakeout and is indicative of weaker momentum. There is no obvious reversal trend established, yet the market seems to stabilize following severe liquidations. In the meantime, the downside will be at $0.25. A breakout of $0.28 would be the preliminary step to a push up to $0.30. The market players are also on the lookout for whether Pi is able to establish a foundation here or slip down in case the selling pressure resumes. DISCOVER: 20+ Next Crypto to Explode in 2025 Join The 99Bitcoins News Discord Here For The Latest Market Updates The post This Changes Everything For Pi Crypto: Updated Pi Price Prediction For Q4 2025 appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

On-chain data shows the Bitcoin short-term holders have just made large deposits to exchanges, a potential sign profit-taking is underway. Bitcoin Short-Term Holder Exchange Inflows Have Shot Up In a new post on X, CryptoQuant community analyst Maartunn has talked about the latest trend in the deposits being made by Bitcoin short-term holders to centralized exchanges. The “short-term holders” (STHs) refer to the BTC investors who purchased their coins within the past 155 days. The STHs make up for one of the two main divisions of the network done on the basis of holding time, with the other side being known as the “long-term holders” (LTHs). Historically, the former cohort has proven to include the weak hands of the market who panic sell whenever volatility emerges in the asset, while the latter is made up of the blockchain’s diamond hands. Bitcoin has witnessed a sharp rally over the past week that has taken it past the $122,000 level. Considering the nature of the STHs, it would be expected that they would be looking to take some profits. For LTHs, tracking selling can be simple because as soon as a member of the cohort breaks their dormancy, their coins exit the cohort and enter the STHs, as their age counter resets back to zero. It’s not quite as easy in the case of the STHs, however, as the group’s coins are constantly in motion within its members. One way to gauge STH selling is through their transactions to exchanges. Generally, one of the main reasons why investors use these centralized platforms is for trading-related purposes, so deposits to them can be an indication that there is demand for selling the cryptocurrency. Below is the chart shared by Maartunn that shows the trend in the exchange inflows coming from the Bitcoin STHs. As is visible in the graph, the Bitcoin STH deposits to exchanges have shot up alongside the latest price rally. The inflows that have spiked have specifically been the profit ones, with there being no loss deposits at all. Thus, it seems the buyers who got in during the price all-time high (ATH) are choosing to hold through this run. In total, the STHs have transferred 46,276 BTC over a 24-hour span during the latest run. At the current exchange rate, this is equivalent to a whopping $5.7 billion. The analyst notes that this is one of the largest spikes that the indicator has seen recently. It now remains to be seen whether enough demand will appear to absorb this selling pressure, or if the profit-taking will provide impedance to the Bitcoin rally. BTC Price At the time of writing, Bitcoin is floating around $122,700, up more than 11% over the last seven days.

A $300Bn cash cushion just formed in crypto, and traders are asking when that “dry powder” will rotate into altcoins. The value of dollar-pegged tokens in circulation has topped $300Bn for the first time, marking a milestone that often boosts liquidity across digital assets. DISCOVER: Next 1000X Crypto: 10+ Crypto Tokens That Can Hit 1000x in 2025 What Does the Stablecoin Supply Ratio Reveal About Market Liquidity? Data from DeFiLlama shows the total stablecoin market cap at about $301.6Bn today, a +2% gain over the past week. The increase is observed with Bitcoin trading as high as two months at around $120,000-123,000, which provides a favorable risk appetite atmosphere in October. Tether (USDT) is the leader of the issuers, and its market cap is almost $176Bn. (Source: Coingecko) USD Coin (USDC) ranks next with an approximate value of $74-$75Bn, and synthetic stablecoin USDe is close to the value of $14.8Bn. These three tokens made up most of the net issuance of 2025. This year’s growth marks the fastest stablecoin expansion since early 2021. Even so, analysts say the market must accelerate further to meet long-term forecasts. Coinbase projects $1.2 trillion in supply by 2028, while Standard Chartered sees $2 trillion and Citi as much as $4 trillion by 2030. (Source: Coinbase) At the current pace of about $10Bn added each month, it would take more than five years to reach the lower end of those estimates. Circle’s push toward the public market and reports of a large Tether funding round are seen as key drivers that could expand the sector’s role in global liquidity. A key metric to watch is the Stablecoin Supply Ratio (SSR). It compares the supply of Bitcoin to that of stablecoins, measured in BTC terms. A lower SSR means there’s more stablecoin liquidity, often described as “dry powder” ready to flow into crypto. According to Glassnode data, a simple public proxy using Bitcoin’s market cap divided by the total stablecoin market cap sits around 8.1. That’s roughly $2.45 trillion in Bitcoin against $301.6Bn in stablecoins. Methodologies can differ, but this ratio gives a directional view. A lower or steady reading tends to show stronger buying power on the sidelines. DISCOVER: 9+ Best High-Risk, High-Reward Crypto to Buy in October2025 How Are Stablecoins Acting as a Hedge Before the Fed Meeting? The backdrop looks supportive. Stablecoin issuance has been expanding, with the market recently crossing a fresh round-number milestone. At the same time, Bitcoin’s price near $120,000 keeps attention on the broader crypto market. If flows rotate beyond Bitcoin, mid-cap tokens are usually the first to benefit. (Source: Coingecko) According to Glassnode’s framework, a sustained low SSR or further decline in the proxy ratio would indicate that stablecoins still retain significant buying power for future market moves. The latest FedWatch data indicates that markets are almost fully expecting the Federal Reserve to cut rates at its October 29, 2025, meeting. (Source: X) Current pricing points to a 97.8% chance that rates will fall to the 375-400 basis point range, leaving just 2.2% odds that the Fed holds steady at 400-425 bps. Expectations shifted sharply from last month, when traders had been nearly split. Crypto analyst Ted tied this shift to stablecoin flows. He said retail traders are piling in with bullish bets, while institutional investors seem to be trimming positions. “October rate cuts are already fully priced in,” Ted said, and he added that he has moved 70% of his portfolio into stablecoins as part of his own risk management. The Fed’s decision could shape liquidity across markets and influence risk appetite. For now, traders are treating easing as a near certainty, with stablecoins serving as a favored hedge before the policy call. DISCOVER: 20+ Next Crypto to Explode in 2025 Join The 99Bitcoins News Discord Here For The Latest Market Updates The post Stablecoins Hit $300Bn Valuation: When Will It Pump Altcoin Markets appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

Ethereum (ETH) has been on an uptrend since September 28, surging from around $3,800 to the mid $4,000 range at the time of writing. According to recent data from Binance, ETH went through a “reset” during the second half of September and early October, and may now be eyeing the $5,000 price level. Ethereum Reset Over, New Highs Soon? According to a CryptoQuant Quicktake post by contributor Arab Chain, ETH underwent a healthy reset over the past few weeks. While the digital asset initially dropped to $3,800 – $3,900 range, it is now trading in the mid $4,000 level. At the same time, ETH’s Spent Output Profit Ratio (SOPR) remained volatile around 1.0, with multiple spikes above one and a singular outlier, shown in the chart below. It suggests that short-term inflows are generating enough demand to meet the supply. In simple words, any price decline is quickly reversed as long as the ETH SOPR remains above 1.0. The chart shows a local bottom created in late September near $3,800 – $3,900. This local bottom was soon followed by a gradual rebound to $4,500. However, the reversal did not occur at once. Instead, it occurred in multiple stages, with short price corrections that did not go below previous lows. For most of this period, the SOPR hovered between 0.98 and 1.03, a neutral range that suggests a rotation in position instead of a broad market sell-off. Although some flash highs surged above 1.0, these profit-taking bursts were quickly absorbed by the strong demand for ETH. Currently, Ethereum is showing signs of reaccumulation. As long as any pullback keeps the SOPR at or above 1.0 and the support level at $4,000 is not breached, ETH could benefit from a continued upside scenario. Arab Chain added: A sustained break above 4.5K would consolidate demand momentum and open the way for gradually higher targets, while a break below 4.0K with SOPR <1 would be the first clear sign that sellers have taken control. ETH Reserves On Exchange Continue To Dwindle Besides ETH’s bullish momentum that may propel it to $5,000, the digital asset’s reserves on crypto exchanges continue to decline. Recent analysis found that an increasing number of new ETH investors are withdrawing ETH for self-custody or staking. ETH whale behavior also points toward a potential upcoming price rally for the cryptocurrency. Recently, ETH whales scooped as much as $1.73 billion worth of ETH, sending exchange balances to a nine-year low. From a technical standpoint, Ethereum’s Relative Strength Index (RSI) recently gave a rare bullish signal, suggesting a potential price appreciation to $8,000. At press time, ETH trades at $4,471, up 2.6% in the past 24 hours.

As the Bitcoin price approaches record highs, recently surpassing the $121,000 mark, analysts are increasingly optimistic about the cryptocurrency’s trajectory for October, often termed “Uptober.” According to the analysis team at The Bull Theory, there’s a possibility that the Bitcoin price could reach as much as $143,000, meaning a potential surge of nearly 20% for the rest of the month. Bitcoin Price Poised For October Rally Such projections may seem ambitious, but historical data supports the notion that October has consistently been one of Bitcoin’s strongest months. Over the past 12 years, BTC has closed in the green during October in 10 of those years, and the correlation between strong performances in September and October is noteworthy. Following a positive September—where the Bitcoin price recently posted a gain of 3.91%—the stage appears set for another fruitful October. Bitcoin has an impressive October win rate of 83%, having only recorded losses in the month twice since 2011. In 2014, the cryptocurrency fell by 12.95%, and in 2018, it dropped by 3.83%. This remarkable track record highlights October as one of the most profitable months for Bitcoin holders, with an average return of 20.62%. The pattern remains consistent: every time September has closed positively, October has followed suit. Historical data from previous years shows that a green September often leads to substantial gains in October. For instance, in 2015, the Bitcoin price rose by 33.49% after a September increase of 2.35%. Similarly, in 2023, a 3.91% gain in September translated to a substantial 28.52% increase in October. Could BTC Reach $150,000? The bullish sentiment doesn’t end there. In four out of four instances where both September and October closed positively, November also maintained the upward trend. The data showcases consistent gains: in 2015, November saw a 19.27% increase following a strong October. If Bitcoin were to replicate its historical average return of 20.62% this October, a price point around $143,539 could be on the horizon. Even if it aligns with the median return of 14.71%, investors could see new records reaching just above $136,000. Market expert Michael van de Poppe has also chimed in on the bullish outlook for the Bitcoin price. He noted several strong technical indicators, including BTC’s ability to hold the 20-week moving average as support, breaking through a downtrend at $112,000, and positioning for the highest weekly close in its history. Recent performance has seen a robust 11% weekly candle, further fueling optimism. Additionally, with gold experiencing a significant run, the expert suggests that the Bitcoin price appears poised to catch up. Van de Poppe has expressed confidence that, if current trends continue, the market’s leading cryptocurrency could not only hit $150,000 this quarter but also achieve a new all-time high within the month. When writing, BTC trades at approximately $121,669, only 2% below all-time high levels above $124,000. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com

AI-agent token AIA surged to a fresh record this week, capping an overnight surge that vaulted the new coin into the market’s most-traded assets. Here’s the AIA price prediction. Will it sustain its bullish momentum? DeAgentAI has positioned itself as a crypto infrastructure project focused on bringing autonomous “AI agents” directly on-chain. Its whitepaper frames the mission as building “a trusted and autonomous on-chain intelligence network.” The project is starting with Sui and BNB Chain integrations, offering tools for agent identity, memory, lifecycle, and agent-to-agent communication. Its roadmap includes AlphaX, a signal-driven trading platform the team says already has hundreds of thousands of daily users, along with CorrAI, a no-code quant strategy builder, and Truesights, an upcoming information-finance product. DeAgentAI has secured backing from Web3.com Ventures, SNZ Capital, KuCoin Ventures, Vertex Capital, and Valkyrie Fund. Technical integrations include Binance Wallet, OKX Wallet, and Sui Network support, placing it in a growing circle of major crypto infrastructure players. DISCOVER: 9+ Best High-Risk, High-Reward Crypto to Buy in October2025 What Is DeAgentAI’s Mission With the AIA Token? As of the latest update, the AIA price was changing hands near $1.50, within a daily range of $1.00 to $2.49. Its all-time high of $2.49 was recorded on October 2. (Source: Coingecko) Spot trading volume reached about $200.8 million, with a market cap of roughly $149.7 million and a fully diluted valuation of $1.5 billion. CoinGecko data showed centralized exchanges Bitget, Gate, and MEXC as the main venues for liquidity According to PAnewslab, AIA perpetual futures volume jumped to nearly $2.04 billion, briefly overtaking XRP. The spike shows strong speculative demand and heavy market interest. Binance listed AIA spot pairs on Alpha at 08:00 UTC on Sept. 18. Thirty minutes later, it added AIAUSDT perpetuals with up to 50x leverage. A 24-hour Alpha airdrop window accompanied the rollout, a common liquidity boost for new listings. The token set fresh all-time highs on Oct. 2, while surging derivatives turnover drove sharp intraday swings into Oct. 3. The volatility attracted both systematic traders and retail momentum players. A Binance Square note on tokenomics said investors hold 21% and the team 18%, with a one-year cliff followed by linear releases through 2028. DISCOVER: Next 1000X Crypto: 10+ Crypto Tokens That Can Hit 1000x in 2025 AIA Price Prediction: Is AIA Showing Signs of a Blow-Off Top Pattern? DeAgentAI’s token, AIA, has drawn heavy trading interest after a sharp price rally and equally fast correction. On the 4-hour USDT chart, AIA broke out from a base between $0.20 and $0.40 in late September. (Source: AIA USDT, TradingView) The move accelerated into October, lifting the token above $1 and peaking at more than $2.60 on October 2. At its highest point, it printed an all-time high of $2.49 before sliding back. By the latest update, AIA was changing hands near $1.48, down 9.2% on the session. The pattern on the chart resembles a classic “blow-off top.” Strong green Heikin Ashi candles showed overbought conditions during the run-up. The subsequent drop below $1.50 signals profit-taking by early holders. Even with the pullback, the larger trend still looks bullish. Clearing the long-term base around $0.40 suggests the token has shifted into a higher range. Current resistance sits near $1.80 to $2.00, where sellers have stepped in multiple times. Support has formed around $1.20. Holding above that level could bring new buyers, while slipping below it risks a deeper test toward $0.80 to $1.00. Trading activity shows momentum remains strong. Liquidity is flowing into both spot and derivatives markets, though volatility is high. If bulls push past $1.80, a retest of the $2.40–$2.60 zone is possible. Continued selling, on the other hand, could drag prices closer to $1. DISCOVER: 20+ Next Crypto to Explode in 2025 Join The 99Bitcoins News Discord Here For The Latest Market Updates The post What is DeAiAgent? AIA Price Prediction After 190% Overnight Pump appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

A sharp debate has opened inside the XRP community over whether the token could ever reach the kind of eye-popping prices some enthusiasts imagine. Numbers and theory are being thrown around. Practical limits are being argued right back. Market Cap Math And Limits According to reports, the numbers make a simple point: with a circulating supply of close to 60 billion XRP, a price of $1,000 would value the token at about $59.91 trillion. That total would more than double the market cap of gold and top many of the biggest assets on earth. Some analysts use that math to say such prices are not realistic any time soon. Their argument rests on a basic idea — money supply and valuation interact, and extreme price targets imply extreme market value. Garlinghouse Predicts 14% Of SWIFT Volume At the XRPL Apex event in Singapore in 2025, US-based Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse drew a line between messaging systems and actual liquidity. Based on reports from that stage, he told a journalist that XRPL’s future depends more on liquidity than on messaging alone. He estimated the ledger could handle about 14% of SWIFT’s global transaction volume within five years. That figure is large, but it is an adoption target that sits far below the trillion-dollar claims floated elsewhere. A Different Way To See Liquidity Software engineer Vincent Van Code pushed a contrasting view. According to Van Code, XRP should be judged as a tool that can move liquidity around, not as an asset that must be fully cashed out into fiat to matter. He proposed that, at a $10,000 price, XRP could unlock more than $800 trillion in liquidity. Van Code used an analogy likened to a logarithmic decay to explain why converting that liquidity to cash would not simply crash markets. His point: market mechanics and swap processes could expand usable liquidity without requiring a one-to-one conversion into existing money supplies. Critics Point To Central Banks And Money Supply Other market participants have pushed back. They note that central banks control liquidity through tools like QE and QT, and that broader money measures such as M2 keep changing. Reports show M2 has continued to grow over time in many countries. Those critics ask why governments would hand over control of liquidity to a neutral digital token. They also warn that the math Van Code uses assumes wide adoption, large trading pairs, and guaranteed counterparty trust — all hard to achieve. Featured image from Gemini, chart from TradingView

Walmart’s fintech venture, OnePay, is set to introduce Bitcoin and Ethereum trading and custody features to its mobile app later this year. This means users will soon be able to buy, sell, hold, and store both cryptocurrencies directly through the app. The setup is being powered by Zerohash, a crypto infrastructure provider, which will handle the back-end services. Blending Crypto with Everyday Spending What makes this launch unique is how OnePay plans to integrate cryptocurrency with everyday purchases. The app may let users convert their crypto into cash inside the platform, which they can then use at Walmart stores or even to pay down credit card balances. Instead of treating crypto like a separate investment category, OnePay is trying to make it something you actually use in your daily routine. Why OnePay Is Doing This This move fits into a bigger picture. Walmart has been expanding its financial services strategy for a while, and OnePay is at the center of that push. The goal is to turn the app into a kind of all-in-one hub that covers banking, credit, payments, and now crypto. With crypto adoption growing and customers expecting more flexibility, adding Bitcoin and Ethereum support helps OnePay stay competitive. The timing also lines up with a friendlier environment for crypto regulation in the U.S. OnePay already includes features like mobile banking, wireless plans, and cash-back rewards. Adding crypto makes the app a more direct rival to fintech giants like Venmo, PayPal, and Cash App. DISCOVER: 9+ Best High-Risk, High-Reward Crypto to Buy in October2025 Technical and Logistical Challenges Ahead Even with the momentum, this rollout is not going to be easy. Integrating crypto trading and custody is a complicated task. OnePay and Zerohash need to make sure they’re following all the necessary financial regulations. On top of that, they have to protect users’ assets and deliver a smooth experience, especially when people are converting crypto to cash on the fly. Market Cap 24h 7d 30d 1y All Time The phrase “later this year” leaves some wiggle room. Any number of issues could cause delays, from tech hiccups to regulatory holdups or banking coordination. If the launch is going to be successful, it will depend on how well they can deal with high traffic and unexpected problems. DISCOVER: Next 1000X Crypto: 10+ Crypto Tokens That Can Hit 1000x in 2025 What This Means for Retail and Crypto If OnePay pulls this off, it could make crypto more accessible to everyday shoppers. For Walmart’s customer base, this is a big step toward making digital assets feel like regular money. When people can easily swap crypto for cash and spend it in stores they already use, it removes a lot of friction. This kind of launch could also raise expectations across the board. Other financial and retail apps may feel the pressure to follow suit, which would speed up crypto’s integration into mainstream payment systems. What to Watch Moving Forward The big question is when this actually goes live. Watch for official announcements about when Bitcoin and Ethereum support will launch. It will also be important to see how the cash conversion feature performs. If it works well, it could reshape how people use crypto daily. Security and compliance are going to be under the microscope, too. And once the feature is live, it will be worth watching how many users adopt it and how they use it. DISCOVER: 20+ Next Crypto to Explode in 2025 Join The 99Bitcoins News Discord Here For The Latest Market Updates Key Takeaways Walmart’s OnePay will add Bitcoin and Ethereum trading and custody to its mobile app later this year, powered by Zerohash. Users may be able to convert crypto to cash within the app and spend it at Walmart stores or pay down card balances. This move positions OnePay as a full-service fintech app, adding crypto to its banking, rewards, and mobile features. The rollout still faces technical and regulatory challenges, which could delay the official launch date. If successful, OnePay’s crypto feature could push other fintech and retail apps to offer similar tools. The post Walmart’s OnePay Set to Add Bitcoin, Ether Trading and Custody appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

Samsung is building on its partnership with Coinbase, giving Galaxy smartphone users in the U.S. a way to buy crypto straight from the Samsung Wallet app. Instead of switching between apps or logging in somewhere else, users will now be able to handle everything from inside their Wallet. The goal is to make crypto feel like just another part of your phone. What the Integration Means for Users Once this goes live, anyone in the U.S. using a Galaxy device will get access to Coinbase One directly through Samsung Wallet. That opens up the ability to trade, stake, and keep an eye on crypto balances right alongside things like digital payments and saved passwords. If you can trade or use crypto without leaving your wallet app, that makes it more likely people will try it. It also pushes the rest of the industry to keep up, since this kind of partnership sets a new standard for what mobile apps can do. What to Watch Next Keep an eye on when this rolls out beyond the U.S. That will show how serious Samsung and Coinbase are about going global. Also watch how the experience holds up. If trading, staking, and balance tracking all work without glitches, this could set a new bar. But if there are delays or confusing steps, it may take longer for users to get on board. How people respond will tell us whether this is a major step forward or just another experiment. DISCOVER: 20+ Next Crypto to Explode in 2025 Join The 99Bitcoins News Discord Here For The Latest Market Updates Key Takeaways Samsung is integrating Coinbase into its Wallet app, letting U.S. Galaxy users buy, trade, and manage crypto without switching platforms. The partnership gives Coinbase access to millions of Samsung users, while turning Samsung Wallet into a full-featured financial hub. Some features are already live, including linking Samsung Pay to Coinbase accounts and a free Coinbase One trial with perks. The rollout must navigate security, regulations, and user experience, especially if Samsung and Coinbase expand globally. This move reflects a broader trend of crypto tools being built into everyday mobile apps, making adoption easier for new users. The post Samsung Adds Coinbase to Wallet App, Giving Millions Easy Crypto Access appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

An analyst has pointed out how a Dogecoin breakout could be coming, based on this technical pattern that the asset has followed over the years. Dogecoin Is Currently Inside Accumulation Zone Of Long-Term Channel In a new post on X, analyst Ali Martinez has talked about how Dogecoin is still in the accumulation phase of a technical analysis (TA) channel. The pattern in question is an “Ascending Channel,” a type of Parallel Channel. Parallel Channels form when the price of an asset travels between two parallel trendlines. There are a few different variations of the pattern, depending on how the trendlines are oriented with respect to the chart axes. The Ascending Channel, the type that’s of interest in the context of the current discussion, involves trendlines that are sloped upward. That is, these channels correspond to a phase of upward consolidation in an asset’s price. The upper line of the pattern tends to be a source of resistance, while the lower one is a source of support. Either of these levels not holding up can imply a continuation of the trend in that direction. This means that a surge above the channel could signal a bullish breakout, while a fall below it may lead to bearish action. Now, here is the chart shared by Martinez that shows the Ascending Channel that the 1-week price of Dogecoin has followed over the past decade: As displayed in the above graph, Dogecoin slipped below the support line of the Ascending Channel earlier in the year. This fall, however, didn’t immediately confirm a bearish breakdown, as the memecoin has seen a few instances over its history where temporary declines below the line have taken place. During each of them, the coin ended up finding support in a zone bounded by the channel’s lower level and another parallel support line just some distance below. From the chart, it’s visible that this same pattern could be playing out once more, as the asset has stabilized since entering this historical “accumulation” phase. For now, the coin is still trading inside this zone, but a surge back into the Ascending Channel could eventually arrive, if the past pattern is anything to go by. Each of the previous returns into the channel led to notable gains for Dogecoin. “The breakout is coming,” says the analyst. “Stay alert!” Another altcoin, Chainlink (LINK), has also been following an Ascending Channel recently, as Martinez has pointed out in another X post. As is visible in the chart, Chainlink’s 3-day price is currently trading near the mid-line of its multi-year long Ascending Channel. The analyst believes a surge to $47 could be next for the coin, corresponding to the upper line of the pattern. DOGE Price At the time of writing, Dogecoin is trading around $0.255, up more than 13% over the last week.

XRP may be entering its most consequential window of the cycle, according to crypto analyst Cryptoinsightuk, who argues a cluster of momentum, liquidity, and structure signals now favors a powerful advance—potentially extending into triple-digit percentage gains if key levels fall in sequence. “This is the time,” he said in a video published today, adding that the three-day relative strength index (RSI) and cross-asset ratio charts are lining up in a way that historically preceded outsized upside for XRP. The analyst begins with a quick framing of Bitcoin, noting that the market sits at a psychologically charged inflection just below all-time highs. He characterizes this zone as the “best risk-reward area to take a short,” not as a trend call but as a hedge for portfolios given proximity to prior peaks and well-defined invalidation. “I’m bullish, but I am cautious at $106,000,” he reiterated, referring to a visible liquidity pocket that he continues to flag as a magnet for price probes. He emphasizes his stance has been consistent: fully exposed on spot, cautious on leverage near resistance, and mindful of how quickly sentiment can flip when price revisits extremes. XRP Price Could Rip 400% XRP is the focus. On lower time frames, he sees open interest rebuilding and liquidity clustering overhead—most notably around the $3.40–$3.45 region—with thinner, newer pools below near $2.66 and $2.55. In his read, this is typical when an upside move begins to organize: resting liquidity accumulates above recent highs while late shorts leave footprints below. On the daily, he identifies additional liquidity density around $2.11–$2.40, but stresses that the stack above is far larger, with a notable band between roughly $4.02 and $4.25 and intermediate reference points near $4.10. “The times when we’ve had big dense areas of liquidity like this… we run into that area, we struggled in it, and then boom—when we do break out higher, we’ve ripped,” he said. He points back to the earlier breakout from the $0.50s, where a similar pattern of layered overhead liquidity resolved into a multi-week melt-up. The near-term momentum tell, in his view, is the three-day RSI crossing up from below 50—something he says closes today and has historically mattered for XRP. He logged three recent instances. The first preceded the move from roughly $0.50 to $2.70, a run he pegs at approximately 400% from mid-range to peak. The second produced a smaller, but still notable, ~27% advance. The third, in late June, was followed by a ~68% climb. “The minimum push… was 27%,” he said, arguing that even a conservative replay would take XRP “just above this high that we’ve recently set,” while the upper bound of historical outcomes opens the door to far higher prints. “If we do madness… 470% would take us to $17 right now. Bring your emotions back in check,” he cautioned, underscoring that these are scenario brackets, not guarantees. Different Price Scenarios From there, he moves into structure. On the daily chart he sketches a still-valid five-wave advance, with the present upswing acting as wave three of a larger third. Using Fibonacci extensions anchored to the last impulsive leg, his 4.236 projection lands around the $6.50–$6.80 zone, with one read producing ~$6.79 and another shorter-range draw yielding about $4.78. He notes that prior extensions overshot by roughly 20%, which—if repeated—would imply a spike toward the “$8.20 region” before a sharper corrective reset and a subsequent fifth-wave push. To unlock those paths, he wants to see a series of higher-time-frame closes reclaiming major retracement thresholds: “A daily close above $3.20 would be great. If we start closing above $3.36–$3.43, we’re on for that $6.80 price target, especially if we can get the close above $3.65.” Market-wide context could help. XRP dominance has broken its range and is building what he calls a bull-flag pattern on the three-day. The last confirmed three-day RSI bullish cross in XRP dominance marked the start of major upside phases; another cross now would, in his words, be “the time. Meanwhile, Bitcoin dominance is flirting with a bearish rollover on the daily, complete with divergences near resistance. A renewed bleed in BTC dominance would mechanically free up relative performance for large-cap alts; in his ideal scenario, Bitcoin grinds higher toward or through the highs while XRP “just runs faster.” At press time, XRP traded at $3.0246.

The vision of Bitcoin absorbing the world’s entire capital float is a compelling narrative, yet it runs headlong into a significant technical constraint. Bitcoin will not realize this massive potential unless mechanisms are created to move and utilize capital directly on its network. Why Bitcoin Can’t Absorb Global Wealth Overnight Analyst BRITISH HODL presents a powerful thesis on BTC’s role, arguing that its impact extends far beyond its own valuation, fundamentally changing how global capital is allocated. In an X post, BRITISH HODL stated that while BTC aims to absorb global capital, this is conditional, and BTC will not capture all of the capital flow on earth unless it is redirected onto the BTC network. However, as BTC becomes more widely understood, capital will become extremely sensitive, and only the highest quality equities will attract capital. This is simply an existing, long-term trend, evidenced by the dominance of a select few, such as the Magnificent Seven (Mag7) stocks in traditional markets over the last 30 years. Bitcoin intensifies this trend because it provides a highly accessible and transparent standard for risk-free returns. As the risk hurdle rate increases, investors are no longer satisfied with marginal gains from poor-quality assets. The consequence of this will be a significant market cleaning and a lot of concentrated value-creating innovation as companies are forced to deliver exceptional performance to earn capital. Meanwhile, there will be a very fast turnover of terrible companies as BTC’s value proposition becomes increasingly understood by investors. BRITISH HODL makes it clear that in a BTC-dominant era, you must outperform BTC on a risk-adjusted basis to capture any capital. The Growing View Of Bitcoin As An Alternative Money Billionaire investor Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, maintains a balanced yet skeptical view of Bitcoin, acknowledging its growing influence while pointing out fundamental flaws that will prevent its ultimate adoption by nation-states. Dalio starts by stating that while he can’t say exactly how effective BTC is as a money, the fact that it’s being perceived by many as an alternative money is worth paying attention to. He frames the utility of any currency as both a medium of exchange and a store of wealth, emphasizing that the latter is more important. Despite its revolutionary technology, Dalio highly doubts that any central bank will take it on as a reserve currency. However, since all of the transactions are public, there is no privacy, which is unacceptable for sovereign entities managing vast financial operations. As a result of the risk in the future, the code could be broken to make it less effective through government controls. The expert confirms that he does have some BTC in his portfolio, though not a significant amount.

According to on-chain metrics, BNB climbed to a record high of $1,111 and traded around $1,110 after an 8% jump in the past 24 hours. Data shows nearly $400 million in positions were liquidated across the BNB market in the last day, with close to $270 million of that coming from short positions and $127 million from long positions. Liquidations And Short Squeeze The heavy liquidation figure points to a sharp and fast move that forced leveraged traders out of the market. Short sellers bore the brunt, which helps explain the sudden surge. Rapid liquidations can push a price higher quickly, and that kind of move often brings extra volatility right after the spike. The token has gained 17% over the last seven days and has doubled in value over the past 12 months. Reports have disclosed that trading activity now dominates BNB Chain, and such sudden flows often feed momentum traders and bots. Macro Signals And Rate Expectations Based on market coverage, broader market forces have also been at play. An unexpected ADP payroll print showed a decline of 32,000 jobs in September versus forecasts calling for a 50,000 gain. Official US employment data took a timeout amid stoppage of government functions, leaving traders to weigh partial signals. The CME FedWatch tool put the odds at about 97% for a 25 bps rate cut at the October 29 Fed meeting, and it flagged another potential cut at the December 10 meeting. Those shifting rate expectations appear to have pushed some investors toward assets like gold and cryptocurrencies. Network Changes And Fee Cuts BNB Chain’s own moves helped the rally. Validators cut the minimum gas fee from 0.1 Gwei to 0.05 Gwei earlier this week, following prior reductions that moved fees from 3 Gwei to 1 Gwei in April 2024 and then to 0.1 Gwei in May 2025. Block intervals were tightened from 750 milliseconds to 450 milliseconds, and proposals now aim for per-transaction fees near $0.005 with a longer-term target of $0.001. Validators say staking APY has stayed above 0.5%, and they argued lower fees help keep trading activity strong. Trading-related transactions reportedly grew from about 20% at the start of 2025 to 67% by June. Sovereign Interest And Market Positioning Meanwhile, Kazakhstan’s state-backed Alem Crypto Fund named BNB as its first investment asset. The Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development set up the reserve, while the Qazaqstan Venture Group, under the Astana International Financial Centre, manages the fund. No purchase amount was disclosed. A state-linked decision to hold BNB adds a public-facing validation that could matter to some institutional and regional players. Featured image from Nicolas Martinez, chart from TradingView

A new technical analysis is suggesting that Dogecoin’s current rally may still have room to grow. According to crypto analyst Kevin, the historical risk levels that usually mark cycle tops are currently nowhere near flashing red for Dogecoin. Chart analysis of Dogecoin’s historical risk levels shows that the meme coin is still sitting in what looks like a mid-cycle phase, and the kind of overheated price action that preceeds exhaustion has not yet appeared. Dogecoin Historical Risk Levels Point To More Upside Kevin’s latest post on the social media platform X showcased Dogecoin’s historical risk levels in a color-coded chart between 0 and 1, with 0 being the lowest risk and 1 being the highest risk. The chart, which covers many cycles going as far back as 2014, shows moments when risk was at extreme levels and prices were near exhaustion. Periods of high market exhaustions are classified in warm colors, with red being the highest. For instance, Dogecoin’s all-time high in 2021 was classified by a red risk level. On the other hand, those of low market activity are classified in cool colors, with deep blue being the lowest level of activity. The current reading of 0.52 is far from those red danger zones, which have historically aligned with blow-off tops. Instead, Dogecoin is currently in what Kevin describes as a mid-cycle state. That assessment aligns with the latest price action, which shows Dogecoin now holding above $0.25 after last week’s consolidation between $0.22 and $0.23. Dogecoin’s Biggest Move Still Ahead? With the latest Dogecoin risk level sitting at around 0.52, this suggests that Dogecoin has not yet entered the type of frenzy that often defines the final phase of a cycle. Therefore, it means that the king of meme coin still has a lot of rally to play out, and there’s the possibility of charting a path to a new all-time high if crypto market conditions provide the right backdrop. We have not had that type of price action yet this cycle. Kevin’s latest update builds on observations he made earlier in August, where he noted the importance of monthly Stoch RSI crosses during bull market environments. Whenever Dogecoin registered such crosses outside of bear markets, the result was a massive upside rally. At that time, the Stoch RSI was climbing from the 13 level, and this is associated with weak momentum turning into strength. At the time of writing, Dogecoin is trading at $0.2554, meaning it is up by about 12.5% in the past 24 hours. Given the current setup and the possibility of a Spot Dogecoin ETF hitting the US market soon, it is reasonable to expect that Dogecoin could climb much higher before it enters the overheated territory. In this case, hitting the $1 price level is not out of the question.

Log in to today's North American session Market wrap for October 3rd Today marked the continuation of the US Government shutdown, with the Senate rejecting a Democrat attempt to end it. It seems that the two parties are not agreeing to the financing terms and will require more than a few days of negotiation. The Trump administration had expected the shutdown which, would help the President to reduce drastically the number of federal workers, at least according to his Truth Social Post. Length of the different US Government shutdowns – Source: TradingView The direct consequence for Markets is, once again, higher uncertainty. Participants are scrambling for data to get an idea of where to head next, with the private surveys such as the PMIs or Wednesday's ADP taking the lead. However, it doesn't seem sufficient enough for bulls, which initially appreciated the miss on the Services PMI data before taking profits in the afternoon, leading to the Dow rejecting the 47,000 level and the S&P closing in the red. In geopolitics, Hamas accepted a part of the deal which would allow the hostages to be released. However, the terrorist movement only accepted one part of the deal and made no mentions of their disarmament or their exit from the Gaza Strip to relaunch a peaceful process for the years to come. Without Hamas leaving the Strip, the deal has high chances to be compromised and might not materialize. More on this as headlines go by. Read More:Precious metals break new records to close the week – Gold (XAU) and Silver (XAG) outlookMarkets Weekly Outlook - Navigating the US Shutdown & Global Trends as Equity Markets Continue to SoarCryptocurrencies are loving the rally in Bitcoin – Crypto outlookCross-Assets Daily Performance Cross-Asset Daily Performance, October 3, 2025 – Source: TradingView Asset volatility was extremely high today with uncertainty starting to hit markets. Both the US Dollar and Oil conclude their worst week since early August and Equity markets are sending mixed signs throughout the globe – Uncertainty is volatility's best friend. Cryptocurrencies however stand on top of these flows, with both Bitcoin and Ethereum rising around 2% in the past 24 hours. Since our morning crypto piece, most altcoins have turned positive with moves in altcoins such as APT and BNB surpassing the 5% mark. Metals were also on a strong run, with Silver, Platinum, Palladium and Copper all up above 3% at their session peak, but have seen some profit-taking since. A picture of today's performance for major currencies Currency Performance, October 3 – Source: OANDA Labs The yen did not appreciate Bank of Japan Ueda's dovish comments which balanced recent hawkishness expressed by the several BoJ speakers in the past two weeks. (Check out latest JPY analysis!) For the rest, FX movement was muted again amid all the uncertainty and lack of data. The greenback still finishes second-to-last and European currencies enjoyed from it. Both the AUD and NZD are, on the other hand, the winners of this week's action with the Chinese stimulus coming in at the antipodeans' favors. A look at Economic data releasing through this weekend and Monday's sessions For all market-moving economic releases and events, see the MarketPulse Economic Calendar. The political spotlight this weekend is on Japan, where the LDP Presidential Election (Friday, Oct 3) continues to ripple through markets. Polls show a tight race between Kōzō Izumi and Sanae Takaichi, a contest that could shape Japan’s fiscal stance, defense policy, and BoJ-government dynamics. JPY traders will be watching closely for outcomes and any coalition maneuvering. Also, keep an eye on the Israel-Hamas headlines. In Europe, a trio of ECB speeches kicks off the week, with De Guindos (03:15 ET), Lane (04:00 ET), and Lagarde (13:00 ET) all on deck. Markets will parse for guidance after sticky September inflation. At 04:30 ET, the Sentix Investor Confidence (Oct) is expected to rebound slightly from -9.2, while at 05:00 ET, Eurozone retail sales are seen flat at +0.1% MoM, still weak on a yearly basis (-2.2% YoY). Sterling gets a highlight at 13:30 ET with BoE Governor Bailey’s speech, his first remarks since the dovish shift at the last MPC. The APAC session rounds out with business and consumer sentiment data: NZ Business Confidence (Q3) at 17:00 ET, UK BRC retail sales (Sep) at 19:01 ET, and Australia’s Westpac Consumer Confidence (Oct) at 19:30 ET. Safe Trades! Follow Elior on Twitter/X for Additional Market News, interactions and Insights @EliorManier Opinions are the authors'; not necessarily that of OANDA Business Information & Services, Inc. or any of its affiliates, subsidiaries, officers or directors. The provided publication is for informational and educational purposes only. If you would like to reproduce or redistribute any of the content found on MarketPulse, an award winning forex, commodities and global indices analysis and news site service produced by OANDA Business Information & Services, Inc., please refer to the MarketPulse Terms of Use. Visit https://www.marketpulse.com/ to find out more about the beat of the global markets. © 2025 OANDA Business Information & Services Inc.

Australia-based Fleet Space Technologies, developer and operator of microsatellites that deliver universal connectivity, has opened a new global headquarters (GHQ) and space-tech hyperfactory at Adelaide Airport’s Catalyst Park. Fleet Space’s 5,300m²+ facility boosts Australia’s advanced manufacturing capacity, enabling the production of thousands of next-generation geophysical sensors and hundreds of satellites annually, the company said. The GHQ and space-tech factory will support the expansion of its global, AI-powered exploration platform – ExoSphere – deployed by the major mining and resource companies including Rio Tinto, Barrick, Gold Fields, and Maaden to image mineral systems in real-time across five continents. By vertically integrating its business operations – supply chain, design, manufacturing, operations, engineering and R&D within a state-of-the-art facility – Fleet Space said it is scaling the manufacturing of space, climate, and AI-powered technologies needed for the next era of exploration on Earth and beyond. CEO Flavia Tata Nardini at the new GHQ at Adelaide Airport’s Catalyst Park. Image: Fleet Space “Ten years ago, Fleet Space began the journey of building next-gen exploration technologies – powered by the latest advances in space, agile geoscience, and AI – to accelerate the energy transition and support future missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond,” CEO Flavia Tata Nardini. “Today we are proud to open our new global headquarters and space tech hyperfactory to scale our global platform to fuel the next leap in science, technology, and human exploration – future-proofing Australia’s leadership in the development of future industries.” The new facilities will also enable Fleet Space’s to advance its off-world missions over the coming years, including deployment of the lunar variant of its ExoSphere technology – SPIDER – for Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Mission 2 and survey the near-Earth asteroid – Apophis – when it comes within 32,000km of Earth’s surface in 2029. “The scale, speed, and capacity of this vertically integrated facility will equip explorers on Earth and beyond with the agile geoscience solutions needed to move from insight to action, faster – a critical step in supporting the clean energy transition and near-term ambitions to build permanent research stations beyond our planet,” added chief exploration officer Matt Pearson.