The cryptocurrency market has kicked off October with notable bullish momentum, evidenced by a massive Bitcoin futures volume recorded on the Binance platform. According to data shared by CryptoQuant contributor Pelinay P.A., buy volume surpassed sell volume by $1.8 billion, a clear sign of growing optimism among investors that could signal a major price breakout for the digital asset.
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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.
The mass adoption of cryptocurrencies could reach one billion users, driven by the integration of digital payments, tokenized assets, and artificial intelligence. This was stated by Vugar Usi Zade, COO of Bitget, who detailed the exchange’s strategy to lead this new market phase. The vision focuses on simplifying the use of digital assets in daily life.
The price of XRP has surpassed the psychological barrier of $3, generating renewed optimism in the market. This movement is reinforced by a recurring technical signal that has appeared on its chart. A key indicator, which in the past has preceded massive rallies, is flashing again.
Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tracking the price of Bitcoin and gold have seen a massive surge in trading volume, positioning them among the top 10 most traded ETFs in the United States. This phenomenon, highlighted by Bloomberg Intelligence analyst James Seyffart, reflects growing investor distrust in fiat currencies. This trend has resulted in combined net inflows of $2.25 billion in just four days, cementing Bitcoin and gold ETFs as safe-haven assets.
Avalanche Treasury Co. (AVAT) will merge with Mountain Lake Acquisition Corp. in a $675 million SPAC deal, forming a vehicle that plans to hold a $1 billion AVAX treasury and list on Nasdaq in early 2026 under the ticker AVAT. The Avalanche Foundation, Galaxy Digital, Pantera and VanEck back the transaction, with the stated goal of giving institutions a regulated way to own AVAX.
Altcoin gains remain concentrated, with liquidity moving into tokens that carry a clear, fresh trigger. Traders tracking DAO votes, restaking yields, and base-layer launches feel the shift, yet the moves do not lift the whole market. Capital is pointing at tokens with a defined job rather than the broader sector.
Shutter Network hides transaction details before they reach the mempool using threshold encryption, aiming to stop front-running and sandwich attacks that harm users in decentralized markets. The system is live on Gnosis Chain with roughly a three-minute delay, designed to block Maximal Extractable Value (MEV) while preserving transaction ordering by gas price. The approach seeks to make markets fairer by limiting information available to bots until a controlled reveal.
AlloyX has officially launched its Real Yield Token (RYT) on the Polygon network, bridging Blockchain infrastructure with traditional banking. In this strategic move, banking giant Standard Chartered will safeguard the fund’s assets, as detailed in the technical release. This launch represents a significant step forward for the adoption of a tokenized money market fund in the institutional market.
The US government faces a shutdown that analysts argue could mark a low point for crypto prices. The shutdown matters because it stops the flow of macro data and halts most agency work, altering liquidity, sentiment and the timetable for products such as spot ETFs. Bitcoin, large firms and stablecoins sit at the center of the argument.
The Miami-based firm Defiance ETFs officially launched a new and innovative exchange-traded fund this Tuesday. Under the ticker TRIL, this product offers investors simplified exposure to the planet’s most valuable companies and assets.