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BTC has advanced above $117K as U.S. signals from the labor market have increased expectations for a Fed cut. On-chain strength and larger holder accumulation have supported Q4 momentum, while $108K support and $120K resistance frame Bitcoin. The post U.S. Labor Market Declined in September, Fueling Rate Cut Odds – Bullish for Bitcoin’s Q4 Run? appeared first on Cryptonews.

October opened with a risk spike as the US government shut down, yet Bitcoin (BTC) pushed higher alongside other majors while gold printed fresh records.  As of press time, Bitcoin traded at $117,402.84, up by 3% in the past 24 hours. The immediate read is classic “chaos bid.”  Yet, beneath the knee-jerk, there’s a more […] The post Will a US data blackout shove more money into Bitcoin? appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Traders and data suggest that Bitcoin may benefit from the US government shutdown, but how long will the gains last? Key takeaways: Yields on US 10-year Treasurys declined, highlighting growing risk aversion and demand for safe-haven assets. Spot Bitcoin ETFs faced $430 million inflows while equities stayed muted, signaling potential decoupling from traditional markets. Read more

After a ~$1B BTC transfer associated with Bitfinex, Tether holdings are estimated around 109,410 while markets evaluate how Bitcoin exposure affects reserve quality, liquidity under stress, USDT stability, and regulatory scrutiny across jurisdictions. The post Why Did Tether Just Move $1B in Bitcoin? Here’s What Traders Need to Know appeared first on Cryptonews.

The US Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service have released interim guidance that significantly eases tax burdens for corporations holding Bitcoin and other digital assets. Issued on Sept. 30, the notices, 2025-46 and 2025-49, clarify how the Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax (CAMT) applies to unrealized gains, a question that had raised alarm across corporate […] The post US clears path for companies to hold Bitcoin tax-free appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Bitcoin eyes its highest levels in six weeks as weak US jobs data drives crypto and risk assets higher, with shutdown dips now “buy opportunities.” Key points: Bitcoin is trying to break $118,000 for the first time since mid-August. US labor market weakness drives crypto and risk assets higher despite the US government shutdown. Read more

Amid Wall Street anxieties about the state of the government, Bitcoin continued to rally Wednesday and gold soared to a new all-time high.

Former trader Josh Mandell claims quantum computers are draining old Bitcoin wallets. Experts disagree — here’s what the technology can (and can’t) do. Bitcoin was built on the principle that once funds are secured by a private key, only the holder can access them. But what if that assumption no longer holds? In what was reportedly a now-deleted post on X, former Wall Street trader Josh Mandell alleged that quantum computers are being used to siphon Bitcoin (BTC) from long-dormant wallets — especially those of owners presumed inactive or deceased. Read more

On-chain data suggests Bitcoin isn’t overheated yet, with $122,000 and $138,000 emerging as the next significant resistance levels to watch for BTC price. Key takeaways: BTC must clear the next significant resistance level to unlock targets at $127,000–$137,000. On-chain data shows room to run, with $122,000 and $138,000 as the key risk levels. Read more

Sound money forces governments and individuals to embrace fiscal discipline, while currency inflation encourages reckless spending. Bitcoin (BTC), a supply-capped, decentralized, neutral money, can help reduce warfare by eliminating the currency printing that governments use to finance war through the hidden tax of inflation, according to author Adam Livingston. Livingston pointed to the World Wars of the 20th century, which saw the rise of central banking and the erosion of the gold standard, as the prime example of how fiat money fuels endless wars that the public would not have supported if a transparent wartime tax had been levied. He also cited the collapse of the paper currency under the Song dynasty in 13th-century China and the hyperinflation of Assignats in 18th-century France as examples of how governments financed war beyond their means and debased their currencies. Livingston said: Read more

With fewer than 100 days left in 2025, Bitcoin is trading at just over $109,000, roughly 12% below its August all-time high. A growing chorus of analysts and investors is starting to question whether the ambitious $200,000 BTC price targets set by big-name institutions can still be reached this year, or if the door to […] The post The clock is running out on Bitcoin’s $200k dreams in 2025 appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The choice between Bitcoin and stocks isn’t simple. Here’s how analysts and data reveal how investors can approach it. Stocks may survive AI disruption if they adapt quickly to changing technological and economic demands. New businesses spurred by AI, such as robotics, biotech or space, are expected to drive growth, and the stocks mirroring such advances will have a better chance of surviving the innovation turmoil. Periods of disruption should be expected as AI reshapes labor and markets; therefore, the next few years are for adaptation to the new technology. Read more

Learn how option expiries in Bitcoin and Ether derivatives markets can cause price swings that catch inexperienced traders off guard. Options expiry creates volatility as traders lock profits, cut losses and reposition around large BTC and ETH contracts. Put-call ratios signal sentiment: Above 1 shows a bearish outlook, while below 1 points to bullish expectations. Max Pain theory suggests expiry prices gravitate to where the most contracts expire worthless, amplifying potential manipulation risks.Understanding expiry helps traders track key metrics, anticipate volatility and manage risk more effectively during these periods. Read more

Everyday shopping, travel and luxury purchases are going digital. Here’s where BTC, ETH and XRP are accepted in 2025. Coffee shops, fast-food chains like Starbucks and Sheetz and retailers like Microsoft and Home Depot are accepting crypto payments via apps and third-party processors. More and more platforms are gradually enabling the use of Bitcoin, Ether and XRP for large-scale travel and airline reservations. Luxury brands, high-end car dealerships and real estate developers are integrating crypto payments for premium goods and property. Read more

A CoinGecko survey published on Monday found that 10% of respondents have never bought Bitcoin, and only 54% of newcomers started with it in their stash. A recent survey from data aggregator CoinGecko found that only 55% of new crypto owners started with Bitcoin in their portfolio, which analysts say is a sign of a maturing market.  A survey released on Monday of 2,549 crypto participants from data aggregator CoinGecko also found that 10% of respondents have never even bought Bitcoin (BTC). “In other words, Bitcoin has become less likely to be the onboarding mechanism over time, as other narratives and altcoin communities have emerged and gained traction,” CoinGecko research analyst Yuqian Lim said. Read more

Creating a national Bitcoin reserve could prove disastrous for markets, as it would signal an immediate shift in the global financial order. Establishing a national Bitcoin (BTC) strategic reserve may create negative market impacts for BTC and the US dollar, according to Haider Rafique, global managing partner for government and investor relations at crypto exchange OKX. Rafique told Cointelegraph that any government holding significant portions of the BTC supply could manipulate prices by dumping its holdings onto the market, thereby disrupting the core proposition of BTC as neutral, decentralized money.  He asked: “What happens in a few years if a new administration decides this was a bad idea?” Rafique added: Read more

Traditional financial instruments cushion volatility and attract institutional investors to Bitcoin — a sign of market maturation. Derivatives products, like options contracts — financial instruments that give investors the right but not the obligation to buy or sell an asset at a pre-determined price — will drive the Bitcoin (BTC) market capitalization to at least $10 trillion, according to market analyst James Van Straten.  Van Straten said that options and other derivatives attract institutional investors and cushion markets from the high volatility that is a hallmark of digital assets. He pointed to open interest for BTC futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME), the world's largest derivatives marketplace, as evidence of a shift. Van Straten wrote:  Read more

Despite numerous calls for higher BTC prices in October, Bitcoin would repeat history with a steep drop toward $60,000 first. Key takeaways: Bitcoin price charts from 2021 hint at a crash toward $60,000 if history repeats. Bulls see $104,000 support holding, with targets at $140,000 or higher. Read more

Mike Novogratz said “of course” Bitcoin could reach $200,000 if the Federal Reserve adopts a highly dovish stance following a leadership change. Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz said Bitcoin’s price could see a significant rally if the next US Federal Reserve chair nominee to replace Jerome Powell is exceptionally dovish. “That’s the potential biggest bull catalyst for Bitcoin and the rest of crypto,” Novogratz said in an interview with Kyle Chasse published to YouTube on Friday. “Fed’s cutting when they shouldn’t be, and you put in a massive dove,” Novogratz said, adding that may lead to “your blow-off top” moment for Bitcoin (BTC). Read more

Bitcoin’s spot price movement throughout the third quarter of 2025 and its recent dip align closely with the cycle structure seen in 2017. Throughout the summer, Bitcoin oscillated in a consolidation range between $100,000 and $115,000, forming a technical base at $107,000 while market momentum mirrored the 2017 correction and subsequent rally. Bitcoin has held […] The post Bitcoin’s 2025 cycle dip mirrors 2017 – could $200k be next? appeared first on CryptoSlate.