The Ethereum market is experiencing a battle between opposing forces that affect its stability. BitMine Immersion Technologies continues to accumulate ETH with a recent $113 million investment, while at the same time large holders are liquidating their positions to lock in profits. This clash of strategies is producing significant movements in both liquidity and price volatility.
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Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Layer 1 infrastructure are at the center of Chloe’s coverage. She follows protocol upgrades, network changes, and technical decisions that affect how major blockchains evolve over time, with particular attention to long-term reliability and adoption. When relevant, she also tracks regulatory developments and market reactions tied to core blockchain systems.
Bitcoin (BTC) has given investors a “surprise” by starting Halloween with a drop that places it drops below $110,000, currently trading around $110,162. This price action follows a consolidation phase within a symmetrical triangle pattern, which suggests indecision before a volatile move in the market, according to technical projections from analysts. Arslan Butt, a crypto writer and analyst, has pointed out that traders are bracing for a potential weekend rebound, which is why volatility could spike in the coming days.
In October 2025, JPMorgan executed its first tokenized private fund deal on the Kinexys platform, aiming to streamline administration and open access to assets that are typically illiquid. The bank is shifting fund operations—capital calls, settlement, and record-keeping—into code for major clients, pushing asset managers, custodians, and regulators to adjust their processes.
Maybank has started a money market fund that lives on a blockchain alongside Marketnode and BNP Paribas, turning paper-style money market claims into digital tokens that trade and settle on-chain instead of through old back-office channels. The significance lies in a Southeast Asian bank, a token factory, and a global custodian working together, a shift that touches fund managers, investors seeking instant digital cash, and custody teams that must revisit KYC and AML checks.
The multinational bank Standard Chartered has published a key report. The report details a tokenized assets projection that will reach $2 trillion by 2028. This growth represents a decisive bridge between traditional finance (TradFi) and the blockchain ecosystem. Standard Chartered’s analysis highlights an imminent operational transformation. The conversion of traditional assets, like stocks or real estate, into digital tokens will fundamentally change current processes. The bank anticipates a radical shift in the settlement, custody, and trading of securities. This new paradigm seeks to reduce bureaucracy. Furthermore, it will allow financial operations seven days a week, 24 hours a day, migrating…
The PUMP token, native to the Pump.fun launchpad platform, posted a notable 38% weekly increase. This movement defies the general bearish market sentiment. The rise occurs as investors closely analyze the Pump.fun price prediction.
YZi Labs, the venture fund associated with Changpeng Zhao (CZ), has marked a new strategic milestone. The firm led an $11 million seed funding round in VideoTutor. This Silicon Valley startup uses artificial intelligence to create animated lessons. The announcement was confirmed in a recent post by YZi Labs on X, highlighting the first YZi Labs’ investment in AI in the software sector.
USDC’s on-chain transaction volume has officially surpassed that of USDT. This milestone marks a significant shift in stablecoin market dominance. A new report from investment bank JPMorgan attributes this trend to USDC growth due to regulation and increased institutional demand.
Bitcoin (BTC) price experienced extreme volatility during the session. It briefly tested the $110,000 psychological level on October 30th. However, the gains were quickly erased. Investors chose to “sell the news” following two key global economic announcements. The crypto market reaction to news that was seemingly positive was unexpectedly negative. The catalysts were the interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve and the signing of an expected trade deal between the United States and China.
Following the US Federal Reserve’s recent rate cut, large investors have reacted cautiously. However, on-chain data shows crypto whales accumulating tokens from specific projects. Analysis from Santiment and Nansen reveals significant movements in Cardano (ADA), Ethena (ENA), and Aster (ASTER) in the last 24 hours.