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The hidden force behind Bitcoin and Ether price swings: Options expiry

Learn how option expiries in Bitcoin and Ether derivatives markets can cause price swings that catch inexperienced traders off guard.

Cathie Wood: Hyperliquid ‘reminds me of Solana in the earlier days’

ARK Invest’s Cathie Wood says Hyperliquid reminds her of Solana’s early days, but maintains that Bitcoin remains the core of her crypto thesis.

Nation-state Bitcoin adoption to enter 'suddenly' phase soon: Samson Mow

Nation-state Bitcoin adoption is at the “tail end" of the gradual stage and entering "the beginning phases of suddenly," Jan3 founder Samson Mow said.

Bitcoin now just one of many ways for retail to onboard to crypto

A CoinGecko survey published on Monday found that 10% of respondents have never bought Bitcoin, and only 54% of newcomers started with it in their stash.

A Bitcoin strategic reserve may be bad for BTC and USD — Crypto exec

Creating a national Bitcoin reserve could prove disastrous for markets, as it would signal an immediate shift in the global financial order.

Options and derivatives to take Bitcoin to $10T market cap: Analyst

Traditional financial instruments cushion volatility and attract institutional investors to Bitcoin — a sign of market maturation.

Crypto treasury companies pose a similar risk to the 2000s dotcom bust

Investor psychology has not changed in the ensuing 25 years since the dotcom-era bust that took down the US stock market in the early 2000s.

The UK needs regulatory clarity that matches ambition

The UK government talks about becoming a “leading global crypto hub,” but slow policy development and fragmented regulation risk losing ground to competitors.

Retail, quants drive DEX adoption as institutions stick with CEXs: Bitget

Retail and quants are fueling DEXs like Hyperliquid, while CEXs hold institutional ground. Aster’s rise adds new pressure to the onchain race.

Trump-linked WLFI burns $1.43M worth of tokens after $1M buyback

Trump-backed WLFI has burned $1.43 million in tokens after a $1.06 million buyback funded by DeFi fees, with another 3.06 million tokens remain unburned.

Ether ETFs log straight week of outflows, $796M pulled as price drops 10%

The five straight days of spot Ether ETF outflows come amid recent data suggesting weakening retail participation in the asset.

Vitalik slams EU’s Chat Control: ‘We all deserve privacy and security’

Vitalik Buterin has opposed the EU’s proposed Chat Control law, warning it undermines digital privacy and creates surveillance backdoors.

Bitcoin to $60K or $140K? Traders at odds over where BTC price goes next

Despite numerous calls for higher BTC prices in October, Bitcoin would repeat history with a steep drop toward $60,000 first.

Several Solana staking ETFs may win US approval within two weeks: Analyst

The two-week approval forecast follows analyst predictions that additional crypto ETF approvals could be a key catalyst for a broader altcoin season.

Bitcoin’s ‘biggest bull catalyst’ may be the next Fed chair pick: Novogratz

Mike Novogratz said “of course” Bitcoin could reach $200,000 if the Federal Reserve adopts a highly dovish stance following a leadership change.

Bitcoin capped below $110K as gold, stocks rally: What’s holding BTC back?

Bitcoin struggles to recover and rally despite favorable macroeconomic trends that have sent stock prices higher. What will it take to overcome $110,000?

XRP faces another 10% dip: When will bulls step in?

XRP consolidated near $2.75 with bearish pressure looming. Onchain data and liquidity compression suggest a possible dip before a price rebound.

Stablecoin boom risks ‘cryptoization’ as fragmented rules leave economies exposed — Moody’s

Moody’s warns “cryptoization” is undermining monetary policy and bank deposits in emerging markets amid uneven regulatory oversight.

Hester Peirce discusses her future NFT plans after serving at the SEC

Though she said she was joking about “becoming an NFT creator” after her time at the SEC, the commissioner signaled she was working “to get crypto policy right” first.

Citi raises stablecoin market cap forecast to $4T by 2030

High stablecoin market growth in 2025 signals a $1.9 trillion base case and a $4 trillion bull case by 2030, Citi's analysts said.

Bullish Bitcoin bets unraveled below $110K: Will October revive risk-on sentiment?

Bitcoin is down 5%, its sharpest weekly drop since March, but October seasonality and long-term holder stability suggest a potential recovery ahead.

Tether’s mega fundraise draws top investors as it expands beyond yield income

SoftBank and ARK are reportedly eyeing an investment in Tether, a move that could value the stablecoin issuer at up to $500 billion as it diversifies beyond USDT.

Bitcoin underperformance signals ‘distinct’ Q3 altseason: Grayscale

According to Grayscale, some market sectors benefited from significant changes to US policy in the third quarter, but Bitcoin underperformed compared to Ether and others.

AlphaTON adds $30M in Toncoin to balance sheet amid price decline

Two Nasdaq-listed DATs are investing in The Open Network's native token, allocating millions to token reserves even as the asset and their share prices decline.

Crypto Biz: Wall Street turns the key: Banks, stablecoins, tokenized collateral hit fast-forward

Wall Street leans into crypto: E*Trade to add BTC, ETH and SOL, JPMorgan cools on stablecoin risks, and CFTC tests tokenized collateral.

Price predictions 9/26: BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, ADA, HYPE, LINK, AVAX

Bitcoin and several major altcoins are trying to start a recovery, but they are likely to be met with significant selling pressure at higher levels.

Crypto markets are down, but corporate proxies are doing far worse

Although crypto treasury companies have enjoyed short-term price gains, most have underperformed the underlying assets they hold.

Ether supercycle debate, Circle reversibility plan and Aster’s surge: Finance Redefined

Wall Street adoption may catalyze the first “supercycle” extending Ether’s price appreciation beyond the traditional four-year cycle, according to the largest corporate ETH holder.

As IPO rumors swirl, Kraken secures $500M funding at $15B valuation: Report

The reported funding round comes amid earlier indications that the crypto exchange is preparing for a potential public offering.

Bitcoin price ignores PCE inflation as bears eat through $109K support

Bitcoin showed no sign of a major rebound after the release of major US inflation data, with bid liquidity clustered at $108,200.

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