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One quarter nearly matches three years' deals as central bank easing drives risk asset flows.
One quarter nearly matches three years' deals as central bank easing drives risk asset flows.
Ethereum's largest non-exchange holders are tiptoeing back into accumulation. On-chain analytics platform Santiment reported that wallets holding between 100 and 10,000 ETH, also known as whales and sharks, have begun to rebuild positions after unloading roughly 1.36 million ETH between October 5 and 16.
Bitcoin (BTC) has climbed above $113,000 as optimism grew ahead of President Donald Trump's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The rally coincided with remarks from U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who said the two leaders now have “the framework” for a productive discussion.
The end of the week is bullish for most of the coins, according to CoinStats.
The last day of the week is bullish, according to CoinMarketCap.
Dolphins have been the primary accumulator in this cycle, so their demand structure could continue to fuel this bull cycle.
Solana's proof-of-history system allows it to process transactions more quickly and for lower fees than most other blockchains. While it's a popular network for DeFi services, it still lags rival Ethereum in this area.
The Zcash (ZEC) price has surged by more than 750% in the past three months, with token holders gaining over 20% in the last 24 hours.
Michael Selig has been picked as the 16th chairman of Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), a move that has sparked reactions from the crypto community.
Dogecoin's price is stuck in a bear market after plunging by over 36% from its year-to-date high; two emerging patterns point to a strong breakdown.
Bitcoin has seen modest gains recently, moving towards a significant resistance point that could determine its future trajectory. Currently trading between key moving averages, Bitcoin's price action is hinting at a possible breakout that could pave the way for a new all-time high.
Blockchain analysis platform Glassnode has shared some important insights on Bitcoin's liquidity levels amid a rather volatile market period. Notably, the leading cryptocurrency has struggled to maintain its “Uptober” form after a price surge to $126,000 was followed by a heavy correction to below $105,000.
One pseudonymous XRP validator, Vet, has shared his experience testing the Batch functionality on the dev net, where multiple transactions, including minting and payments for non-fungible tokens (NFTs), can be bundled and executed automatically.
Liquidation data from the last 24 hours reveals some surprising imbalances among major cryptocurrencies: XRP traders who bet against the altcoin took a hit almost five times bigger than the longs, with a rare 404% short-to-long wipeout ratio.
Ripple recently announced that its acquisition of Hidden Road was complete, with the company now Ripple Prime. This marks an exciting new chapter for Ripple, making it the first crypto company to own and operate a global, multi-asset prime broker.
The TRON (TRX) price has started to decline after breaching the $0.30 support level.
The Chainlink (LINK) market has experienced a significant uplift in the last week as prices grew by 7.64%. In line with the general crypto market, the altcoin produced a modest rebound from the deep correction levels seen in mid-October.
Bitcoin's short-term onchain momentum has weakened, but long-term demand remains solid, according to the latest Cryptoquant report, indicating that the current bull cycle appears to be in its late-stage accumulation phase rather than nearing a definitive end.
The agreement's impact on trade stability boosts investor confidence, potentially leading to increased adoption and valuation of cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin surges after US and China agree on key trade issues in Kuala Lumpur talks.
As usual on Sundays, Michael Saylor has hinted at fresh Bitcoin (BTC) purchases. On Oct. 26, the most vocal cryptocurrency bull from the corporate side posted a chart marking Strategy's growing stack with a teasing caption, "It's Orange Dot Day.
In a remarkable turn of events, Bitcoin's value has surged past $113,000 on Sunday, reflecting a significant upswing prompted by potential developments in US-China trade relations. This price movement marks the first time since Tuesday that Bitcoin has reached such heights, following hints from US Treasury Secretary Bessent that China may be open to a trade agreement eliminating the 100% tariffs previously proposed by the US.
Will BTC's recovery extend despite the weak demand from Strategy and other DATs?
Global crypto markets saw a flurry of political and corporate developments last week, including Trump pardons and leadership picks.
The intersection of cryptocurrency and politics took center stage this week as major crypto firms joined the donor list for President Donald Trump's $300 million White House ballroom expansion. Ripple, Tether, and Coinbase are among the leading contributors, marking a notable moment in the growing influence of digital assets within U.S. policymaking circles.
Major cryptocurrencies are trading higher, with key events, including Federal Reserve (Fed) and Bank of Japan (BOJ) rate decisions, and earnings reports from influential Mag 7 stocks lined up for the week ahead.
HBAR price remains in a deep bear market. A crash could continue after Hedera formed a death cross pattern and as a key metric plunged.
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Gold's record-breaking run took a breather this week, snapping an eight-week winning streak as traders took profits ahead of the Federal Reserve's October policy decision.
Following its blistering performance in the first week of October, the Bitcoin price action has been pretty much tame all month. In fact, the premier cryptocurrency has witnessed moments of bearish action in what is widely regarded as the historically bullish month of “Uptober.
As the Solana ecosystem is preparing for the upgrade to come at the end of this year or in early 2026, Repetny shares how he thinks this shift could expand validator participation and improve decentralization, even as higher hardware demands loom.
Illiquid Supply drops while mid-size sellers persist. Can whales steady BTC?
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has cautioned that the blockchain's cryptographic guarantees stop where external trust begins.
Ethereum on Sunday, Oct. 26, is standing at $4,070 per unit, moving within an intraday range of $3,926 to $4,081.90, while racking up $16.27 billion in trading volume and holding a market cap of $489 billion. The asset is testing overhead resistance with renewed momentum, though its long-term trend remains mixed across technical indicators.
XRP is above BNB after a substantial weekly surge.
Bitcoin's price has been slowly recovering after recent declines, and it has been trading cautiously over the past few days. The rebound has been modest, but the underlying data suggest potential challenges ahead.
Dogecoin's higher-time-frame structure is starting to look constructive again. In a technical analysis posted on X, crypto analyst EtherNasyonaL noted that Dogecoin's market cap has completed a build, and momentum is ready, pointing to a cup-and-handle breakout retest breakout on the monthly market-cap chart.
Bloomberg Intelligence strategist Mike McGlone continues his series of analyzing the emerging tendencies in financial markets with a fresh prediction of what may come after Bitcoin at $100,000 and gold at $4,000.
Bitcoin (BTC) is showing signs of mounting stress among short-term holders, with on-chain data indicating that recent buyers may be facing losses. This development, tracked through the Short-Term Holder Net Unrealized Profit/Loss (STH-NUPL) metric, could signal an impending market reset and a potential accumulation phase for long-term investors.
Investor demand for XRP is “enormous,” Teucrium Trading President and CEO Sal Gilbertie said during an interview on CNBC's "ETF Edge," crediting the “XRP Army” for rapid traction and calling the fund his firm's most successful launch to date.
A dormant Dogecoin (DOGE) whale has reemerged, moving a whopping 15.115 million DOGE — worth about $2.95 million — out of Binance after being inactive for almost a year. The strange transfer was spotted by Onchain Lens.
Mid-tier Bitcoin miners (Ciper Mining, Bitdeer and HIVE) are closing the gap on industry peers in realized hashrate since the halving.
Even as LINK slides, whales keep buying; what do they know that retail traders don't?
Bitcoin climbed above $113,000 in late Asian hours Sunday, its highest in nearly two weeks, as traders welcomed signs of progress in US–China trade talks that eased fears of another tariff spiral.
Bitcoin is flexing its digital muscles at $113,710, backed by a $2.25 trillion market cap and a cool $26.39 billion in 24-hour trading volume. With prices bouncing between $111,216 and $113,800 today, it seems the world's largest cryptocurrency is doing its best impression of a tightrope walker—with laser eyes.
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With a steady recovery from its steep correction earlier this month, XRP is once again standing in front of a market turning point as it consolidates around the $2.66 mark. Refocusing attention on the $3 psychological level, the recent price action indicates increasing momentum and a potential transition from short-term weakness toward a renewed bullish phase.
The cryptocurrency market continues to face turbulence, and XRP has been at the center of attention this month. Fox Business senior correspondent Charles Gasparino has publicly questioned the coin's sharp 15% monthly decline compared to Bitcoin's modest 1% drop, sparking discussions about altcoin behavior and investor sentiment.
Iran's financial system just suffered one of its most dramatic implosions in years. The country's Central Bank declared Ayandeh bank, one of its largest private lenders, bankrupt and its assets were absorbed by the state.
The first U.S. exchange-traded fund offering spot exposure to XRP has crossed $100 million in assets under management. According to issuer REX Osprey, the REX-Osprey XRP ETF (ticker: XRPR) reached the threshold barely a month after its launch on September 18.
With both on-chain and technical indicators suggesting a possible change in market sentiment, Shiba Inu has displayed some of its strongest accumulation signals in recent weeks. A rebound phase may be developing beneath the surface despite the recent session's lack of volatility, given the combination of stabilizing price action and declining exchange inflows.
The global cryptocurrency market climbed on Saturday after the United States and China reached an early framework agreement on trade issues. The announcement followed what officials described as “successful” talks, lifting the total crypto market cap to $3.83 trillion, up 1.77% in the last 24 hours.
Macroeconomic conditions are encouraging investors to diversify into alternative asset classes. Solana boasts cutting-edge technical performance and an increasingly respected brand.
The recent entry of two high-leverage long positions totaling $29 million by a major whale address 0xC50a indicates that market confidence is increasing despite persistent volatility. At an entry price of $111,658, the whale initiated a 40x long on 149 BTC, which is worth $16.65 million, and a 10x long on 284,501 HYPE tokens, which are worth $12.49 million.
BTC now eyes $114K after a Sunday surge.
The altcoin market has just experienced a massive shakeup, losing roughly $800 billion in value as traders worldwide refocus on Bitcoin (BTC) and crypto-related stocks. The exodus of capital from altcoins underscores a growing divide between retail investors and institutional players, highlighting a structural shift in market behavior.
Aerodrome Finance surged as whales accumulation surged, backed by token buybacks.
Bitcoin BTC$113,324.85 has long been described as “digital gold”, and, like the precious metal, is often pitched as a hedge against inflation. But new data from NYDIG suggests that the narrative doesn't hold up.
XRP price prediction: XRP climbs 11.4% this week, outperforming altcoins, traders eye $2.72 breakout as momentum builds toward $3.15.
DeFi and particularly stablecoins have taken off in 2025. Over 50% of the value locked into DeFi applications is on Ethereum.
Bitcoin has performed strongly below expectations in October, with total monthly gains now estimated at around 1.54%. Following a bullish start, which established a new all-time high at $126,000, the premier cryptocurrency experienced a heavy correction mid-month, resulting in present price levels around $111,400.
XRP is gearing up for its final expansion phase this cycle, with the possibility of an imminent surge toward the $7 target.
The week is closing out on Sunday with crypto looking tired as traders still figure out October's mess. Bitcoin is stuck at just over $111,800, while Ethereum is too weak to hold $4,000.
Ethereum price prediction: ETH steadies near $3,984 as a symmetrical triangle hints at a $4,300 breakout — traders brace for volatility ahead.
Kyrgyzstan has launched a new stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the national currency, the som, marking its latest step toward broader crypto adoption.
Dogecoin has taken a steep tumble over the past few weeks, losing 36% since its September highs. At the time of writing, the popular cryptocurrency trades around $0.1981, down from $0.3066.
Ripple's XRP has managed to slightly break above the 200-day moving average (MA) at $2.6, marking an early bullish signal. However, with significant supply zones directly ahead, the probability of an extended consolidation phase remains high until a decisive move confirms trend continuation.
Coinidol.com: Toncoin's (TON) price has remained sideways above the $2.00 support.
Bitcoin has been consolidating within a well-defined range, bounded by its 100 and 200-day moving averages. The asset has staged a mild recovery toward the upper boundary, signaling early signs of renewed strength.
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XRP bids for $3–$3.45 as Ripple CEO tells investors to “lock in,” fueling bullish momentum.
XRP is the top performer from the 10 largest cryptocurrencies today.
Smaller Bitcoin miners are now gaining ground on bigger competitors in the mining industry.
XRP has surged past Binance Coin (BNB) to reclaim its position as the third-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, driven by short-term buying pressure.
Both assets are slightly up in the past 24 hours.
A seasoned crypto trader has defied October's market turmoil, pocketing roughly $17 million in profit from long positions on Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Bitcoin labeled “the first scarce money” by Kiyosaki – Bitcoin price prediction points to a possible rally into November.
The US-based spot Ethereum ETFs (exchange-traded funds) have registered a second consecutive week of capital outflows. This negative trend comes on the back of what has been a disappointing price performance by the second-largest cryptocurrency in October.
According to data provided by Onchain Lens, a Bitcoin OG deposited a total of 200 Bitcoins (BTC) to Kraken. The coins were worth a total of $22.32 million at the time of the transfer.
ZEC and JUP are the other notable gainers today.
Bitcoin price action favored bulls as the weekly close neared, with BTC nearing $113,000 ahead of a key week for the Federal Reserve.
According to the latest on-chain data, XRP's open interest has returned to a low similar to the one seen in May 2025. Below is the potential implication for the XRP price.
The crypto market is currently in a state of calm as volatility stalls after a historic sell-off earlier in October, which resulted in the wipeout of $19 billion in leveraged bets.
XRP surges past BNB to claim 4th Spot after rebounding from $2.50 support.
Bitcoin's path to mainstream adoption and Wall Street interest has not erased its inherent volatility, according to BitMine chair Tom Lee. In a recent interview, Lee warned that the leading cryptocurrency remains vulnerable to significant price swings, with potential declines reaching as much as 50%, even amid rising institutional participation.
While XRP is showing strength in the short term after regaining the $2.60 support, an artificial intelligence (AI) model suggests the asset is likely to trade below the $3 mark by November 1.
Bitcoin is on the brink of recording its first red October after six years of consecutive gains unless it breaks the $115,000 mark.
Cardano has just crossed 115 million on-chain transactions. Remittix, for its part, opens its testing phase for a wallet designed for cross-border payments.
As Bitcoin tightens supply, short sellers brace for what could be their most painful week yet.
Legendary trader John Bollinger recently sparked a debate about the current Bitcoin price action.
Whale accumulation signals potential market confidence, suggesting strategic positioning for future price recovery amid current volatility. Bitcoin whale accumulates $356.6M in BTC.
New data suggests that BNB has outpaced Ethereum in 2025, driven by strong fundamentals and increased user activity.
A long-dormant Bitcoin miner wallet containing 4,000 BTC has stirred attention in the cryptocurrency community after making its first transaction in 14 years. The move, highlighted by on-chain analytics platform Lookonchain, has triggered discussions about market sentiment, the behavior of long-term holders, and potential implications for Bitcoin price trends.
After years of tension between crypto and traditional finance, a symbolic shift is taking shape inside the world's largest bank. JPMorgan Chase & Co. is reportedly preparing to let institutional clients use Bitcoin and Ethereum as collateral for cash loans.
Regulator Mike Selig has been nominated to serve as the next chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
According to regulatory filings, Jane Street Group disclosed passive stakes in several public bitcoin miners on Oct. 23 and Oct. 24, 2025, sending a ripple through mining stocks. Reports have disclosed holdings of about 5.4% in Bitfarms Ltd.
Heavy inflows, strong technicals
Crypto influencer Coach JV has reiterated his long-term faith in XRP and other digital assets, saying the current moment marks “the greatest shift in humanity.” According to his post on X, he updated a ranked list of his top holdings and urged patience, arguing that the next five years will reshape how money moves and how families hold wealth.
Solana (SOL) is gaining strong attention in the cryptocurrency market as its price climbs near $191 after a 6% daily surge. The rally reflects a combination of technical indicators and major institutional developments that have significantly boosted investor confidence.
XRP rallies past $2.6 as Ripple Prime, ETF inflows, and strong institutional demand lift sentiment. Bulls set sights on the $3 resistance level.
Miners ease offloading while whales and institutions double down.