Fascinated by Bitcoin since 2017, Evariste has continuously researched the subject. While his initial interest was in trading, he now actively seeks to understand all advances centered on cryptocurrencies. As an editor, he strives to consistently deliver high-quality work that reflects the state of the sector as a whole.
Seventeen years after the publication of the white paper by Satoshi Nakamoto, bitcoin is no longer a niche bet. It is a global asset worth 2 trillion dollars. Yet, on this October 31, the market turns the page on a thwarted "Uptober." October closes in red for the first time since 2018. A signal to be read carefully, without melodrama.
In October, the Bitcoin market confirmed its vitality despite a sharp price correction. Spot volume exceeded 300 billion dollars, a sign of a return to "cash" trading and a reduction in leverage usage. According to CryptoQuant, this dynamic reflects a healthier market, capable of withstanding volatility without a sudden collapse. In short, despite the drop in BTC, investors, whether retail or institutional, show renewed confidence in the spot market, marking a structural evolution of the market towards greater stability.
The boundary between traditional finance and the crypto universe blurs a little more each day. After years of mistrust and volatility, the major Wall Street players are finally extending a hand to the blockchain ecosystem. In this opening context, ConsenSys, the company behind the famous MetaMask wallet, is about to cross a decisive step: its public offering. An approach that symbolizes not only the sector's growing maturity but also the official entry of crypto into the institutional capital sphere.
The market watches Solana like one watches for a spark in an already hot engine. The noise around SOL ETFs is amplifying, order books are thickening, and volatility is reclaiming its role as conductor. The challenge is not just a "pump" of +10%: it's the shift of SOL towards a more regular, more institutional, therefore more demanding demand.
The message is brief and the signal clear. The "Orange Dot Day" blinked again, then the confirmation came: 390 more BTC. Strategy Inc thus strengthens its treasury beyond 640,800 BTC, while the market approaches 115,000 dollars. The sequence speaks for itself and sets a climate of methodical anticipation.
The Bitcoin derivatives market enters a new phase of euphoria. According to CoinGlass data, the open interest on Bitcoin options has reached an all-time high of 63 billion dollars, driven by a wave of massive bullish positions. Investors now target strike prices between 120,000 and 140,000 dollars, a sign of renewed optimism about the market trajectory.
In one day, gold lost 2.1 trillion dollars, more than half of the crypto market capitalization, causing a real financial earthquake. While Bitcoin briefly took advantage of this drop to cross $104,000, its rise was quickly stopped by sales from major holders. In the end, the yellow metal falters, but the queen cryptocurrency still struggles to establish itself as a real safe haven compared to gold.
The crypto world is a battlefield where innovation allows no respite. After the meteoric rise of Hyperliquid and the breakthrough of Aster, Solana responds with a project designed for speed and scalability: Percolator. Announced by Anatoly Yakovenko, this new perpetual contracts DEX could reshuffle the decentralized trading cards. Behind the evocative name lies a vision: that of a crypto exchange engine without compromise, where on-chain performance finally meets the simplicity of a centralized exchange.
Binance has just hit hard. More than 600 accounts have been closed for abusive exploitation of the Alpha platform via “bot farms”. The announcement dated October 19 targets actors who manipulated the rewards structure and falsified access to crypto token sales and airdrops. This assumed decision repositions the platform on a zero-tolerance line against predatory automation.
Gold enters the 24/7 era. Driven by the record rally of the yellow metal, tokens backed by gold have just exceeded 1 billion dollars in daily volume. This milestone establishes tokenized gold as a trading and hedging tool, more agile than traditional ETFs.
Ripple accelerates while the market slows down. The company is preparing a raise of about $1 billion to accumulate XRP via a SPAC backed by a digital asset treasury structure (DAT). The timing is delicate: liquidations are piling up, Bitcoin falls, and Solana loses ground. However, the strategy is clear: stabilize the supply, speak to the corporate finance world, and expand crypto token usage in payments. Let's review the stakes.
Aster, the new perpetual trading player, experiences a slight lull after a spectacular surge. Behind this pullback, the numbers explode: record volumes, increased fees, and growing domination over its rival Hyperliquid. The fundamentals, meanwhile, keep heating up.
The memecoin FLOKI has just reached a historic milestone. By entering the Swedish stock exchange Spotlight Stock Market with its first crypto ETP, the community token finally opens up to traditional financial markets. A symbolic advancement that confirms the rise of digital assets in an increasingly regulated ecosystem.
Arthur Hayes puts another coin in the machine. This time, his target is not the Fed but the eurozone. And his message is clear: if the ECB falters, Bitcoin benefits.
The XPL token from Plasma is going through a turbulent period. After a sharp drop in its price and a wave of rumors targeting its team, CEO Paul Faecks stepped forward to defend the project and try to reassure investors.