Zcash (ZEC) has positioned itself as the market’s top-performing altcoin. The asset surged strongly this Wednesday. Meanwhile, Bitcoin (BTC) remained stable around $108,000. This move, where Zcash leads altcoin rallies, has captured the attention of futures traders, fund managers, and spot market participants.
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Olivia reports on regulation, compliance, and policy developments shaping the crypto industry. Her coverage examines how legal and regulatory decisions influence market structure, project development, and industry behavior. She also follows Web3 initiatives and altcoin markets when regulatory changes are a key factor.
The price of Ethereum (ETH) faces a decisive moment this October 22. The cryptocurrency is testing the critical support for Ethereum price at the $3,800 mark. This occurs after a sharp drop of nearly 18% in just two weeks. Market sentiment, measured by the “Fear & Greed” index, stands at “Extreme Fear” (25).
The multinational bank Standard Chartered has reaffirmed its bold Bitcoin prediction to $200K by the end of 2025. This optimistic stance holds firm, even after a recent and massive liquidation shook the crypto market’s foundations. The insight comes from Geoff Kendrick, the financial institution’s global head of digital assets research. Kendrick shared his analysis during an exclusive interview at the 2025 European Blockchain Convention in Barcelona, offering calm to nervous investors.
Investors pulled $145 million from Ethereum ETFs and $40 million from Bitcoin ETFs last week, stalling the October rally dubbed “Uptober.” When money exits an ETF, the fund must sell the underlying coins, suddenly creating more sellers than buyers. The pressure hurts fund managers, leveraged traders, and companies that hold crypto via ETF shares.
Citi is telling clients to buy MicroStrategy because it expects Bitcoin to rise. The bank set a $485 12-month price target for the shares and forecasts Bitcoin at $181,000 in one year and $133,000 by the end of 2025. MicroStrategy’s vast Bitcoin holdings make its stock trade like a magnified version of the coin, a view that could influence MSTR holders, corporate cash managers and traders in Bitcoin-linked products.
Governor Waller signaled that the Federal Reserve should “accept change” and outlined an idea for a smaller master account he called slim. which he said would alter internal Fed operations. The remarks suggest a shift toward new tools or business models and touch banks, custodians and market rails.
Galaxy Digital delivered a strong third-quarter performance, with a 140 % jump in trading volume and full capacity commitment from a major client for its Helios data center. The company refers to the project as a “gold rush” in AI infrastructure, signaling its ambition to become a central player in institutional digital asset infrastructure.
U.S. President Donald Trump has revived global trade tensions by threatening tariffs of up to 155% on Chinese goods starting November 1, just as he signed a critical minerals deal with Australia. The announcement triggered immediate ripples across global markets, especially in the cryptocurrency sector.
Solana’s (SOL) price is showing bullish technical signals this week. The cryptocurrency has bounced from a key support level, capturing the market’s attention. Technical analysts, like independent expert Rekt Capital, identified a Solana double bottom pattern that could drive the price upward. This formation suggests the asset is gathering strength for an upward move.
BNB, Binance’s native token, registered a sharp decline of 3.3% this Tuesday, October 21. The BNB price drop occurs amidst a widespread market correction. Technical analysts, like Alex Thorne of ByteTree Research, note that selling volume intensified sharply.