Bitcoin (BTC) started the last week of October with a rebound, hitting $114,500 at the weekly close. However, traders remain nervous. The digital asset now faces a key test. Bitcoin seeks historic monthly close if it manages to close above $115,750.
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Liam Hunter focuses on the on-chain systems where liquidity, risk and protocol mechanics become visible. He writes about DeFi, DEXes, perpetuals, Smart Money flows, hacks and Ethereum-linked infrastructure, with an emphasis on what the data shows, what remains uncertain and where market interpretation can go too far.Market developments and regulatory context are part of his reporting when they intersect with Web3 or DeFi activity.
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JPMorgan will let custodians, family offices and fund managers lock BTC or ETH in a vault and receive cash. The bank told clients this shift turns the coins into loan security without requiring a sale. The move brings crypto closer to mainstream finance by treating major coins as collateral for dollar loans.
The banking giant JPMorgan has dramatically improved its outlook on Coinbase (COIN) stock this October 24th. The firm upgraded the rating from ‘Neutral’ to ‘Overweight’ and set a new $300 price target. The central thesis, according to a client note from the bank, is the potential Base token valuation if the L2 network decides to launch one.
Five individuals have pleaded guilty for their involvement in “FireBunnyUSA.” This network trafficked narcotics nationally across the United States. The dark web crypto drug operation successfully laundered $7.9 million in illicit proceeds. The conviction was announced this Wednesday by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr., highlighting the network’s scope. The criminal organization operated intensively between January 2019 and August 2022. Its base of operations was initially in Flushing, Queens. From there, they shipped over 10,000 packages of narcotics to all 50 states and Washington, D.C. The ringleader, Nan Wu, received a minimum sentence of 6.5 years in state prison.…
Optimism surrounds Dogecoin (DOGE) following a 10% weekly rally. Popular analyst “Chimp of the North” has urged his thousands of followers on X (formerly Twitter) to “HODL” their positions. His Dogecoin price prediction to $1 is based on recent technical analysis, sparking intense debate in the crypto community. This renewed confidence coincides with a broader market recovery.
A Swiss-regulated crypto bank has teamed with a leading blockchain infrastructure provider to build a regulated “bridge” for tokenizing traditional financial assets. The move signals a major step in institutional finance embracing blockchain technology — while addressing compliance and custody concerns that have long slowed progress.
As the crypto world hoped for a classic “Uptober” rally, BNB’s native token broke away from the pack — even as the exchange behind it, Binance, came under heavy criticism after a dramatic market crash. The juxtaposition of token strength and platform controversy creates a fascinating, and uneasy, dynamic for investors.
Big ASTER holders are adding coins even as price declines, a pattern that often signals belief that the fall is near its end or that a rebound is likely. As whales buy, circulating supply tightens, so later demand can push price up faster. Traders watching this move need to understand what large players prioritize before joining.
Aave Labs now owns Stable Finance to bring blockchain-based savings to everyday users. The move aims to make onchain yield simple without relying on banks. Stablecoin flows and liquidity across Aave’s pools and the broader market could shift as a result.
Large Bitcoin holders opened short bets with 40-times leverage just before Donald Trump spoke, concentrating risk in a few positions. A small price increase can wipe out these stakes and forced closing can push the price even higher, amplifying stress for anyone else who borrowed to trade. With no details on size, venue, or derivatives metrics, all that’s clear is that extreme leverage around a news event increases the odds of sharp moves and forced closures.
