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DeFi connected to Bitcoin has been reshaped as funding and access have moved toward TradFi: JPMorgan has explored accepting BTC and ETH as loan collateral, and Fidelity has added Solana trading for eligible U.S. clients, influencing liquidity, spreads, and settlement paths. The post Think Banks Don’t Move Markets? Bitcoin’s DeFi Hopes May Be Crushed by TradFi’s Collateral Grab appeared first on Cryptonews.

In an interview with Cointelegraph, Galaxy Digital’s head of research explains why Bitcoin is at a pivotal moment, and what could define its next downturn. Bitcoin’s bull market is holding strong, but a slip under $100,000 could spell trouble, Galaxy Digital’s head of research Alex Thorn told Cointelegraph. “I think the bull market is structurally intact, but it’s at risk,” Thorn said, noting that the market is at a “pivot point” where sentiment could shift quickly. “If you were to lose 100K now, I think it would create a lot of anxiety that could put that structural bull market in jeopardy.” Despite the massive Oct. 10 liquidation, he insists that the pullback was not driven by Bitcoin’s fundamentals. “Nothing about Bitcoin’s drop… has been fundamental about Bitcoin,” he said. “It’s really trading like a macro asset.” Read more

In an interview with Cointelegraph, Galaxy Digital’s head of research explains why Bitcoin is at a pivotal moment, and what could define its next downturn. Bitcoin’s bull market is holding strong, but a slip under $100,000 could spell trouble, Galaxy Digital’s head of research Alex Thorn told Cointelegraph. “I think the bull market is structurally intact, but it’s at risk,” Thorn said, noting that the market is at a “pivot point” where sentiment could shift quickly. “If you were to lose 100K now, I think it would create a lot of anxiety that could put that structural bull market in jeopardy.” Despite the massive Oct. 10 liquidation, he insists that the pullback was not driven by Bitcoin’s fundamentals. “Nothing about Bitcoin’s drop… has been fundamental about Bitcoin,” he said. “It’s really trading like a macro asset.” Read more

VanEck has reported that Bitcoin aligns with Global money trends as M2 and associated Liquidity metrics have correlated with long-term returns, reaffirming a $180K target amid elevated futures leverage, institutional flows, and a $108K–$125K consolidation band. The post Bitcoin Set to Explode to $180K as Global Money Floods In: VanEck CEO appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin may still be on track to $200,000 before the end of the year despite the recent market crash, but a lack of ETF buying continues to limit upside potential. Cryptocurrency valuations staged a modest recovery this week as investor appetite for digital assets returned after the recent market crash. In a silver lining to the correction, the $19 billion liquidation event may be seen as a buying opportunity by investors, a dynamic that could fuel Bitcoin’s (BTC) rise above $200,000 before the end of the year, according to Standard Chartered’s global head of digital assets research, Geoff Kendrick. However, a lack of inflows from the US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) continues to limit Bitcoin’s upside momentum. Read more

Bitcoin may still be on track to $200,000 before the end of the year despite the recent market crash, but a lack of ETF buying continues to limit upside potential. Cryptocurrency valuations staged a modest recovery this week as investor appetite for digital assets returned after the recent market crash. In a silver lining to the correction, the $19 billion liquidation event may be seen as a buying opportunity by investors, a dynamic that could fuel Bitcoin’s (BTC) rise above $200,000 before the end of the year, according to Standard Chartered’s global head of digital assets research, Geoff Kendrick. However, a lack of inflows from the US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) continues to limit Bitcoin’s upside momentum. Read more

After two years of waiting for an “altcoin season” that never came, retail crypto traders have missed out on roughly $800 billion in potential gains by betting against Bitcoin’s dominance. A new report from 10x Research shows that altcoins have lagged Bitcoin by that amount this cycle, marking one of the largest relative underperformances since […] The post How retail altcoin traders lost $800 billion betting against Bitcoin appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Bitcoin flipped volatile as CPI data came in lower than expected, but failed to follow stocks as they hit fresh all-time highs on Fed rate-cut optimism. Key points: Bitcoin price action whipsaws around a cooler-than-expected CPI print. Optimism on risk assets increases, with the Federal Reserve seen continuing interest-rate cuts through 2026. Read more

This could make Bitcoin and Ether more attractive to institutional investors seeking to maximize the utility of their assets. Investment banking giant JPMorgan Chase is reportedly planning to let clients use Bitcoin and Ether as collateral for loans, signaling Wall Street’s continued move toward embracing digital assets. The initiative would allow JPMorgan’s global clients to borrow against their Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) holdings, according to a Bloomberg report published Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. The offering would store clients’ Bitcoin and Ether holdings through a third-party custodian, according to people who spoke to the news outlet. Read more

Trezor just unveiled Safe 7 and set a Nov. 23, 2025 ship date with the company is marketing the device as “quantum-ready.” However, the label refers to the wallet’s ability to verify future firmware and device attestation using post-quantum cryptography once those paths are available, not to on-chain protections for Bitcoin or Ethereum today. According […] The post What Trezor’s new “quantum-ready” hardware wallet really means for Bitcoin appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Corporate Bitcoin reserves now rival ETFs, and Botanix Labs founder Willem Schroé wants to turn those dormant holdings into active, yield-generating assets. Publicly listed companies are increasingly rebranding as Bitcoin (BTC) treasuries, with holdings now nearing 1.05 million BTC. Private companies have also piled in by adding another 279,185 BTC across at least 68 companies, bringing the total to 1.33 million, or about 6.3% of Bitcoin’s supply. The question now is whether these reserves will sit idle or be put to work. Willem Schroé, founder and CEO of Bitcoin yield network Botanix Labs, believes many won’t.  Read more

Bitcoin rises 2% as U.S. inflation cools to 3% in September, slightly below economists' 3.1% forecast, boosting crypto markets ahead of Fed meeting.

As ETFs rotate amid geopolitical tension, investors have moved capital to Bitcoin spot ETFs, which saw $20M in inflows, while Ethereum spot ETFs bled $127M in outflows amid market uncertainty. The post ETFs Rotate Amid U.S.-China Tension — Bitcoin See $20M Inflows While Ethereum Bleeds $127 M appeared first on Cryptonews.

Whales still move prices, but ETF flows, exchange liquidity, and macro shifts now decide Bitcoin’s daily color. Since 2024, spot ETF inflows and outflows have been the strongest driver of Bitcoin’s green and red days. With exchange balances near multi-year lows, any sizable order travels farther through the book. Large holders often split trades or use OTC desks, muting visible “wallet-moved” shocks. Read more

Bitcoin’s next move higher will be determined by at least three factors, according to analysts.

Gold has pushed to records and Bitcoin has exceeded prior peaks, and CZ with Schiff have weighed a live debate on whether tokenized gold or decentralized crypto better meets money’s exchange, account, and value roles—Gold Bitcoin CZ Schiff. The post Gold vs Bitcoin: Peter Schiff to Debate CZ Over the Future of Money appeared first on Cryptonews.

The majority of wealthy investors surveyed in Hong Kong plan to buy crypto this year, Japan to allow banks to hold Bitcoin. Asia Express. Standard Chartered Hong Kong will reportedly launch trading services for crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in November. According to the banks wealthy clients study cited by local newspaper Ming Pao, nearly 80% plan to invest in digital assets within the next year, while more than 30% already hold some form of crypto exposure. The survey covered over 500 respondents with at least 1 million Hong Kong dollars (about $128,650) in liquid assets. Read more

The majority of wealthy investors surveyed in Hong Kong plan to buy crypto this year, Japan to allow banks to hold Bitcoin. Asia Express. Standard Chartered Hong Kong will reportedly launch trading services for crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in November. According to the banks wealthy clients study cited by local newspaper Ming Pao, nearly 80% plan to invest in digital assets within the next year, while more than 30% already hold some form of crypto exposure.  The survey covered over 500 respondents with at least 1 million Hong Kong dollars (about $128,650) in liquid assets. Read more

The majority of wealthy investors surveyed in Hong Kong plan to buy crypto this year, Japan to allow banks to hold Bitcoin. Asia Express. Standard Chartered Hong Kong will reportedly launch trading services for crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in November. According to the banks wealthy clients study cited by local newspaper Ming Pao, nearly 80% plan to invest in digital assets within the next year, while more than 30% already hold some form of crypto exposure.  The survey covered over 500 respondents with at least 1 million Hong Kong dollars (about $128,650) in liquid assets. Read more

The majority of wealthy investors surveyed in Hong Kong plan to buy crypto this year, Japan to allow banks to hold Bitcoin. Asia Express. Standard Chartered Hong Kong will reportedly launch trading services for crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in November. According to the banks wealthy clients study cited by local newspaper Ming Pao, nearly 80% plan to invest in digital assets within the next year, while more than 30% already hold some form of crypto exposure.  The survey covered over 500 respondents with at least 1 million Hong Kong dollars (about $128,650) in liquid assets. Read more