Category: Bitcoin News

SOL Futures Surge as ETP Flows Hit $500M

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Key takeaways: CME open interest for SOL hit a record $2.16 billion, signaling strong institutional activity. Retail traders remain cautious after $307 million in liquidations, keeping leverage muted. Solana ETPs surpassed $500 million AUM, reinforcing institutional accumulation trends. Solana (SOL) futures have entered a pivotal phase, with the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) open interest (OI) reaching an all-time high of $2.16 billion as SOL price rebounded 23% to $235, from a local bottom at $195 on Friday. The timing was notable as institutional volumes surged on CME after SOL established…

Bitcoin, DeFi Rally, Zcash Top Weekly Crypto Performance: Finance Redefined

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The digital asset market staged a significant recovery over the past week following the end-of-September slump. Investor interest began to return, driven by a newfound appetite for safe-haven assets due to the uncertainty caused by the US government’s first shutdown in six years. The growing demand for safe-haven assets may see Bitcoin (BTC) follow gold’s rally, potentially leading to a new all-time high of $150,000 before the end of the year, according to Capriole Investments founder Charles Edwards. Bitcoin recovered above the $120,000 mark on Thursday for the first time…

Crypto Funding Slows, but RWA, Stablecoin Startups Draw Capital

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Although digital assets continue to attract record interest from institutional investors, traditional banks and corporations, venture capital activity in the sector has slowed notably since the first quarter. Galaxy Research’s latest VC report showed that crypto and blockchain startups raised a total of $1.97 billion across 378 deals in the second quarter. That represents a 59% decline in funding and a 15% drop in deal count compared to the previous quarter. According to Galaxy, it was the second-lowest quarterly total since Q4 2020. Researchers observed that the long-term correlation between…

Will Record Open Interest Spark A Bitcoin Price’ Liquidity Flush?’

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Key points: Bitcoin circles the $120,000 mark as traders boost liquidity on either side of the spot price. Analysis sees bulls addressing the “imbalance” to take the market higher. Long-term bearish divergences continue to cast doubt on the future of the Bitcoin bull market. Bitcoin (BTC) consolidated $120,000 support at Friday’s Wall Street open as analysis prepared for a fresh short squeeze. BTC/USD one-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView Trader eyes $123,000 BTC liquidity Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed a cooling of short-term BTC price volatility on the day.…

Stablecoins Break $300B Market Cap With 47% Growth YTD

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Stablecoins — cryptocurrencies pegged to the value of fiat currencies or commodities — have surpassed $300 billion in market capitalization for the first time, highlighting a significant adoption trend. According to data from open-source aggregator DefiLlama, the milestone was reached on Oct. 3, 2025, capping a year-to-date growth of 46.8% By reaching the $300 billion threshold, the stablecoin market is well-positioned to break the pace of 2024 amid intensifying competition and a wave of new stablecoin launches this year. “The milestone is a reminder that the infrastructure we build today…

Samsung, Coinbase Global Expansion Targets 1B Galaxy Users

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Update 1:59 pm UTC: This article has been updated to include a section on the Samsung Wallet. Consumer electronics giant Samsung has partnered with cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase in a deal that could bring easier access to cryptocurrency for more than one billion Galaxy smartphone users worldwide. In the first phase, about 75 million Galaxy users in the United States will gain access to Coinbase One, a subscription service that offers zero trading fees, higher staking rewards and account protection for lost funds due to unauthorized access, Coinbase announced Friday. “Together…

Bitcoin Defies US Shutdown, Brazil Welcomes Miners: Global Express

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Bitcoin (BTC) surged into October, defying a US government shutdown that has left altcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications in limbo. But while markets welcomed the arrival of “Uptober,” the headlines elsewhere were dominated by regulatory battles and policy experiments. Two defendants pleaded guilty in what UK police called the world’s largest crypto seizure, a case that has left courts wrestling with whether victims should be repaid at today’s Bitcoin value or at what they lost years ago. Brazilian energy companies are courting miners to soak up excess power as lawmakers…

SEC’s New Rules May Fast-Track Solana, XRP ETFs

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October 2025 is shaping up to be a big month for crypto markets, as the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) faces final deadlines on 16 exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications. Unlike past waves, many of these proposals go beyond Bitcoin and Ether, targeting altcoins like Solana, XRP and Litecoin. This week on “Byte-Sized Insight,” we explore what makes this round of filings different, how the SEC’s stance may be shifting and what the potential approvals could mean for both investors and the broader crypto market. A new SEC era On…

UK’s New iCloud Backdoor Order Risks Mobile Wallet Keys

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The United Kingdom is again pressuring Apple to create a backdoor into its encrypted iCloud backup services, raising alarm among cybersecurity and crypto advocates. According to the Financial Times, the UK government has ordered Apple to allow access to encrypted iCloud backups of British users. The renewed request differs from previous demands in that it limits access to UK-based accounts, but critics argue that the change still poses serious risks. Many mobile wallets, including Coinbase Wallet, Uniswap Wallet, Zerion, Crypto.com DeFi Wallet and MetaMask, allow users to store encrypted private…

XRP Price Poised for 30-40% gains in October After RSI ‘Golden Cross’

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Key takeaways: XRP rally is in a good position to rally toward $3.98–$4.32 this month following an RSI golden cross. Profit-taking remains muted, suggesting stronger holder conviction ahead of October’s ETF decisions. XRP (XRP) is back above the psychological $3 mark, reigniting speculation that it could be gearing up for another big move. A recurring technical signal on its multiday chart is strengthening that bullish case. RSI golden cross signals 30-40% XRP rise next XRP’s 3-day relative strength index (RSI) has just flashed a golden cross, with the indicator closing…