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While gold crashes like a soufflé, bitcoin heavyweights enter ETFs. Golden savings melt, crypto heats up... Who stole the cash box?

The $100,000 threshold, long perceived as a strong floor for Bitcoin, is faltering. Falling to $108,938, the asset slips towards a critical zone. Geoffrey Kendrick, analyst at Standard Chartered, now speaks of an imminent break of this symbolic level. The scenario of a drop below $100,000 is gaining ground, reigniting tensions in an already pressured market.

Tether claims 500 million users for its stablecoin USDT, hitting an unprecedented milestone in digital finance. Behind this colossal figure, the company asserts its ambition: to become a pillar of global financial inclusion. As USDT establishes itself in daily use, especially in emerging economies, Tether is now extending its influence towards a new strategic area: global regulation. More than a mere record, this announcement marks the rise of a player who has become central to the monetary architecture of Web3.

SharpLink Gaming acquired 19,271 ETH for an estimated amount of over 75 million dollars. This operation brings its total reserves to 859,853 ETH, or 3.5 billion dollars as of October 19. The company, listed on the stock exchange and active in the gaming sector, thus becomes one of the largest global holders of Ethereum. In an still uncertain market, this move raises questions about the company's long-term strategy.

40 million outflows from Bitcoin ETFs in one day. Should we worry about the momentum of crypto funds? Complete analysis in this article!

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.

XRP is making an unexpected breakthrough in regulated markets. Driven by a record third quarter for the CME, derivatives linked to the asset are exploding, attracting a massive influx of institutional investors. Volumes soaring, open interest at its highest: the XRP futures market reaches unprecedented levels. This dynamic, far from a mere passing craze, marks a strategic turning point for cryptos outside the BTC/ETH duo. A new era opens, where alternative assets gain legitimacy in traditional financial circuits.

While traditional markets wobble under macroeconomic uncertainties, the crypto sphere is not spared, especially on the institutional investment vehicle side. This week, US spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced a massive capital outflow, exceeding one billion dollars in net withdrawals, a strong signal that does not go unnoticed by observers.

Solana is experiencing a marked correction phase after the break of a key support, in a market context dominated by Bitcoin's decline. Discover the technical outlook for the future evolution of SOL.

Bitcoin may keep breaking records in 2025, but public enthusiasm is dangerously waning. Between falling Google searches and a drop in market sentiment, warning signs are multiplying. Have retail investors definitively turned their backs on the queen of cryptos?

This week, the bitcoin fear and greed index dropped to its lowest level in a year, plunging investors into uncertainty. This sudden decline fuels speculation: should one give in to panic or take advantage of this correction to accumulate at low prices? For Bitwise analysts, this fear phase could actually signal the start of a new accumulation cycle, thus offering a strategic investment opportunity in a volatile market.

James Wynn lost $4.8 million in high-leverage crypto trades, continuing a pattern of risky bets that have made him a cautionary figure in the market.

Coinbase is preparing to list BNB, the flagship token of its historic rival Binance. Such an unexpected gesture contrasts with past tensions between the two giants. In a climate of enhanced regulation and strategic repositioning, this decision could mark a turning point in the power dynamics of the sector. Calculated opportunism or signal of appeasement? This rapprochement intrigues as much as it raises questions.

While the market is bleeding, Bitget releases a report: crypto investors still want to load up. 2025, a year of gains... or shocks?

Faced with persistent inflation, geopolitical tensions, and unchecked money creation, investors are seeking solid refuges. Gold and bitcoin, long seen as opposites, now move in tandem. One is a millennial pillar, the other a digital outsider, but their curves converge at a historic level, reigniting the debate on bitcoin's role as digital gold.

In the middle of a market crash weekend, BitMine invested 827 million dollars to acquire more than 200,000 ETH. The company now holds 2.5% of the total Ethereum supply, confirming its position as the leading institutional player on the asset. In a context of massive liquidations, this targeted move reflects a conscious long-term accumulation strategy.

Binance announces a $45 million BNB airdrop following a crash that led to over $20 billion in liquidations. The measure aims to compensate losses of thousands of memecoin traders. This decision comes as the platform faces pressure over its crisis management, marked by technical problems and criticism concerning transparency.

A trader operating on the decentralized platform Hyperliquid reportedly pocketed over 150 million dollars by betting against the market a few minutes before a major political announcement triggered a crypto crash. The operation, as spectacular as it is unsettling, revives suspicions of insider trading. A few days later, the same player opens a new short position of 160 million, fueling speculation about his identity and access to information.

The Sino-American trade war may be worsening, but the lights remain green for bitcoin.

After a spectacular drop that tested investors' nerves, bitcoin is slowly regaining its composure. This brutal correction, though painful, could prove beneficial for what lies ahead. Analysts are now scrutinizing the charts for clues, and several technical signals suggest a vigorous recovery.

On October 10, as markets plunged following a shock announcement from Washington on tariffs targeting China, over 200 billion dollars evaporated in a few hours. However, beyond volatility, it was Binance's behavior that crystallized tensions. The platform is accused of freezing accounts during the panic, preventing thousands of users from acting.

Trump sneezes on tariffs, Wall Street catches a cold, crypto convulses: 1.6 million traders liquidated, 19 billion evaporated. The crash is no longer a threat, it's a slap.

Russia is experiencing a quiet rush towards cryptos. Driven by Western sanctions, de-dollarization, and an uncertain economic climate, nearly 20 million Russians now hold these assets. Thus, crypto becomes a financial escape for the masses. Faced with this massive adoption, the government can no longer look away. A new monetary era is now emerging in Russia.

While central banks multiply gold purchases in an uncertain economic context, Deutsche Bank draws an unprecedented parallel with bitcoin. In a published report, the German bank highlights common dynamics between the two traditionally opposed assets. This analysis questions the place that bitcoin could hold in official reserves in the medium term.

Bitcoin has just crossed 126,000 dollars, but the market remains surprisingly quiet. This ascent without frenzy, rare in a universe where spectacular rises often precede violent drops, intrigues analysts. Unlike usual cycles, the apparent calm of the metrics fuels both confidence and curiosity. Should we see in this the beginnings of a new paradigm for the flagship crypto asset?

On the BNB Chain, a few days were enough to turn modest bets into lightning-fast fortunes. Driven by meme coins launched in a chain and propelled by social virality, a new speculative wave is shaking the ecosystem. Between dizzying returns and community excitement, the episode reveals both the excesses and the attractiveness of a network that has become the favorite playground of traders.

While bitcoin reaches a new all-time high at $126,000, the prevailing sentiment is that the market is already inaccessible. However, contrary to this impression, recent data paint a very different picture. According to Cosmo Jiang, partner at Pantera Capital, over 60% of investors still have no exposure to cryptos. This revealing figure reminds us that the majority of the adoption potential is yet to come.

BNB has just shaken up the crypto market hierarchy. By surpassing XRP, Binance's native token settles in third place worldwide, just behind Bitcoin and Ethereum. This rapid progression intrigues as much as it impresses. While the figures confirm a strong momentum, this rise raises questions about its legitimacy and sustainability.