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Bitcoin traded at $108,733.66 at press time, declining 2% intraday, driven by trade tensions and leverage unwind. Waning demand also contributed to the correction. US-traded spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded approximately $104 million in net outflows on Oct. 15, according to Farside Investors’ data, removing recent support for spot bids. Major altcoins tracked Bitcoin’s decline, with […] The post Why is Bitcoin trading below $110,000? Everything that happened in crypto today appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Bitcoin investor sentiment slumps to a yearly low, but Bitwise says fear may signal a prime accumulation phase for BTC. Key takeaways: Bitwise analysts argue that selling pressure has likely peaked, and that dips may be good buying opportunities. Smaller BTC holders are accumulating even as miners increase exchange deposits. Read more

Bitcoin charts show conflicting signals as year-end nears, with traders debating a possible $250K move amid rising gold and holder activity.

Bitcoin briefly slipped under $110,000 Thursday morning, with options data showing that traders are hedging for further downside.

Bitcoin retested support levels under $110,000 as data showed smaller investors buying and whales cooling their extended BTC sell-off. Key points: Bitcoin finally sees investors who are willing to “buy the dip” at prices around $110,000. Multiple support retests continue to grab trader attention. Read more

California’s new law states that abandoned Bitcoin can’t be immediately sold by the state, which may ease recovery and lower burdens on exchanges. Over the weekend, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law that preserves abandoned Bitcoin (BTC) holdings — a step forward that could provide legal clarity for custodians and crypto holders. The bill was an update to unclaimed property law (UPL) and contained one key provision: Abandoned Bitcoin or crypto holdings that are transferred to the state must be maintained in their original format (not sold for cash) for a certain amount of time. States with similar laws require that crypto be liquidated into cash immediately. This can create difficulties for recovering lost property and also creates administrative burdens for exchanges and crypto custodians. Read more

The rise of institutions piling into Bitcoin has led to some surprising impacts on the market.

Despite recent all-time highs and volatility, search interest for “Bitcoin” on Google remained low as the crypto sentiment index returned to “fear.” Key takeaways: Bitcoin retail interest lags despite 2025 all-time highs. Declining spot demand shows a “shift into bearish conditions.” Read more

Bitcoin price traded near $110,000 today as ETF flow streaks and the $107,000 support take focus. Spot ETF demand remains the pivot. BlackRock’s IBIT is approaching $100 billion in assets, roughly 799,000 BTC, as the largest U.S. fund complex continues to concentrate supply. U.S. spot products printed fresh net inflows of $102 million yesterday and […] The post 5 things that need to happen for Bitcoin to stay above $100k appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Bitcoin’s remaining October performance depends on Fed rate cut odds, BTC ETF inflows and the path major US stocks chose to take. Key takeaways:  Bitcoin is down 4.3% in October despite historically strong monthly returns. The CME FedWatch tool shows a 96.7% probability of a 25% interest rate cut, fueling optimism. Read more

Numerous legal and policy questions linger around the massive haul of Bitcoin the U.S. government announced it seized from an alleged crypto scam operation.

Bitcoin saw fresh warnings of another dip to fill local lows on Binance, while gold hit record highs on Federal Reserve interest-rate cut hopes. Key points: Bitcoin risks hitting $102,000 again as support higher up looks increasingly weak. Analysis suggests the bull market may be at risk as a result. Read more

BTC’s technical setup suggests a potential price drop toward $74,000, as notable whales have stayed short. Is the top in for Bitcoin? Key takeaways: Bitcoin's rising wedge pattern suggests a potential drop to $74,000 if a key support level fails. A new whale has placed $140 million in short bets on BTC. Read more

Bitcoin short-term holders struggled to seal profits in recent days while overall supply ownership flashed a classic bull-market top warning. Key points: Bitcoin’s NUPL metric repeats past bull-market tops with a move from “optimism” to “euphoria.” The Bitcoin realized cap is increasingly in the hands of short-term holders. Read more

Bitcoin (BTC) miner MARA Holdings purchased 400 BTC for approximately $46 million on Oct. 13, capitalizing on the market collapse three days earlier while most miners remained defensive. The acquisition increases MARA’s Bitcoin treasury to 53,250 BTC, valued at over $6 billion at current prices, according to Bitcoin Treasuries data. The timing reveals a strategic […] The post Are miners buying Bitcoin again? Marathon adds 400 BTC after the crash appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Gold hit a new high on Monday, while Bitcoin remains wounded. Will crypto still be an asset of choice for traders wanting to dodge currency debasement?

A joint crackdown has traced Bitcoin proceeds from pig-butchering fraud to Prince Holding Group networks, seeking 127,000 BTC, while OFAC has sanctioned 146 parties and FinCEN has described billions laundered through shell companies and exchanges across regions. The post U.S. Moves to Seize Record $12B in Bitcoin from Global ‘Pig Butchering’ Scam After Joint Crackdown appeared first on Cryptonews.

Stablecoin giant Tether has paid out almost $300 million to settle claims regarding allegedly improper Bitcoin liquidations tied to the collapse of crypto lender Celsius.

Bitcoin’s weekend was a classic macro hit-and-run. On Friday, tariff threats toward China knifed through risk assets and shoved BTC through $110,000, with roughly $7 billion in crypto positions liquidated as leverage unwound into a thin tape. By Sunday night and into Monday, the tone softened as Trump posted a calming message about China, and […] The post Is BlackRock’s IBIT flows keeping Bitcoin above $100k? appeared first on CryptoSlate.

BTC can drop to $74,000 in the worst-case scenario if the price fails to hold above the $110,000 support level, but is the top really in? Key takeaways: Bitcoin risks a correction toward $96,500–$100,000 if the $110,000 support fails. Onchain and technical patterns suggest a healthy mid-cycle reset, not a full trend reversal. Read more