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Bitcoin (BTC) may be on the verge of a powerful rally that could temporarily dethrone gold as investors rotate capital into the largest cryptocurrency, according to economist Henrik Zeberg. His technical Analysis suggests the Bitcoin-to-Gold ratio is poised for a parabolic rise before hitting a major top, a move that could leave gold bulls nursing losses in the short term. In an X post on October 27, Zeberg’s Analysis noted that Bitcoin’s strength relative to gold is forming an extended Elliott Wave pattern, currently entering what appears to be the fifth and final wave of a multi-year cycle. Bitcoin – Gold ratio chart. Source: TradingView The pattern implies that Bitcoin could outperform gold significantly in the coming weeks, pushing the BTC/Gold ratio toward the 1.618 Fibonacci extension, a level historically associated with market euphoria and exhaustion. To this end, Bitcoin’s relative value to gold is projected to surge toward the upper boundary of...

The cryptocurrency market has seen a substantial rise in volatility over the last few weeks. The market experienced a sharp correction earlier this month and is still far from fully recovered. Pepe (PEPE) has also followed the market trend, registering a massive price dip. According to CoinGecko’s PEPE data, the frog-themed memecoin is down 0.4% in the last 24 hours, 0.2% in the last week, 6.2% in the 14-day charts, and 22.4% over the previous month. PEPE’s price may face further corrections if the market environment does not improve. Let’s discuss if you should sell your holdings or wait and buy the dip. Source: CoinGecko Should You Sell Your Pepe, Or Buy The Price Dip? Source: CoinGape According to CoinCodex analysts, PEPE may continue its downward trajectory. The platform anticipates the asset to fall to $0.0000051 on Nov. 5 of this year. Falling to $0.0000051 from current price levels will entail a dip of about 28%. Source: CoinCodex PEPE was in the spotlight withi...

Kyrgyzstan has launched a stablecoin that is pegged 1:1 to the Kyrgyzstani som, and has also confirmed plans to create a central bank digital currency (CBDC) and explore a digital asset reserve. Kyrgyzstan’s stablecoin, KGST, will run on the BNB Chain and if its digital asset strategic reserve is launched BNB would also be included in the reserve, according to former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ).  Updates from Kyrgyzstan🇰🇬 – The National Stablecoin launched, on @BNBChain – The CBDC is ready for rollout. Yes, both. CBDC will be used for gov related payments, etc – The National Cryptocurrency Reserve set up, #BNB included – LE training – Binance Academy with 10 top… https://t.co/KPrL0pnsWG pic.twitter.com/SInh5aCPMZ — CZ 🔶 BNB (@cz_binance) October 25, 2025 CZ, a strategic adviser for the nation’s crypto committee, attended the National Council for the Development of Virtual Assets and Blockchain ...

Morgan Stanley’s de-dollarization warnings have been making headlines as the investment bank forecasts the US dollar weakening to 91.00 on the Dollar Index by mid-2026, which is down from current levels of 98.893. The bank expects the dollar to decline as market confidence in continued Federal Reserve interest rate cuts strengthens, and also as the growth rate of the US economy aligns with other economies. The decline in safe-haven demand and investor hedging activities may further add pressure, according to the latest Morgan Stanley de-dollarization Analysis that was released in October. Morgan Stanley US Dollar Outlook Signals De-Dollarization Risks in 2026 Source: Bloomberg / Christian Blaza Illustration The Core of Morgan Stanley’s Dollar Forecast The Morgan Stanley US dollar outlook centers on monetary policy shifts reshaping currency markets right now, and also these developments have accelerated through various major central bank initiatives. The investment bank...

XRP is bracing for a volatile close to October, with Finbold’s AI prediction agent projecting the token will slip significantly by Halloween.  The prediction window runs October 23–31, neatly overlapping Halloween, a fitting backdrop given the token’s recent performance. XRP has already suffered a 15.7% monthly decline, with weak inflows and ETF delays haunting traders. XRP 1-month price chart. Source: Finbold In the last 24 hours the token has staged a modest recovery, rising 1.06% to $2.41, though it still underperformed the broader crypto market’s 1.26% gain.  The uptick comes after a bruising month in which XRP shed nearly 16%, a drawdown shaped by ETF speculation, macro headwinds, and technical rebounds. XRP market dynamics The backdrop remains uncertain. The U.S. government shutdown has delayed the Securities and Exchange Commission’s review of 155 pending crypto ETF filings, including 20 proposals tied directly to XRP. Analysts argue that onc...

Blackrock is once again directing its attention to the world’s largest cryptocurrency, buying another 1,884 Bitcoin (BTC) on Tuesday, October 21. The transaction, worth some $200 million, has pushed the fund’s total holdings to 803,200 BTC, valued at approximately $86.5 billion, according to data shared by HeyApollo ETF tracker co-founder Thomas Fahrer. BlackRock BTC inflows. Source: Thomas Fahrer (@thomas_fahrer) Interestingly, the fresh inflows came as Bitcoin’s price continued to face selling pressure.  The asset had been crashing prior to the inflows, dropping nearly 3% to an intraday low of $107,552 as it wiped out its weekend gains. The move came alongside a broader crypto market pullback, with total capitalization slipping over 2% to $3.67 trillion. U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs outflows contributed to the correction, as BlackRock itself witnessed a $101 million redemption the day prior. In the evening hours, the crypto recuperated past the $113,000 mark, ...

BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETP is now trading on the London Stock Exchange as of October 20, 2025, and this actually marks a pretty significant turning point for UK retail investors who’ve been seeking regulated exposure to Bitcoin. The iShares Bitcoin ETP received FCA crypto approval and began trading under the ticker IB1T, with Coinbase custody providing the security infrastructure for the underlying assets. This launch represents the first time that UK retail investors can actually access a BlackRock Bitcoin ETP through a mainstream exchange, and it comes at a time when regulatory frameworks for digital assets continue to evolve. iShares Bitcoin ETP Launches on LSE With FCA Approval for UK Retail Source: Bitcoin.com The London Stock Exchange listing of BlackRock Bitcoin ETP was made possible after the Financial Conduct Authority lifted its four-year ban on crypto exchange-traded notes on October 9, 2025. David Geale, FCA executive director of payments and digital finance, had th...

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The cryptocurrency market has experienced a strong rebound over the past 24 hours, adding approximately $100 billion in value. As of press time, the total market capitalization stood at $3.7 trillion, up from $3.6 trillion a day earlier, according to data retrieved from CoinMarketCap. Crypto 24-hour market cap chart. Source: CMC Bitcoin (BTC) led the rally, climbing 2.32% to trade around $109,345, pushing its market capitalization to $2.2 trillion. Ethereum (ETH) followed with a 2.81% increase to $4,001, maintaining its position as the second-largest cryptocurrency with a market value of $482.8 billion. Other leading assets also posted solid gains. Binance Coin (BNB) advanced 2.66% to $1,124.87, while Solana (SOL) rose 2.09% to $189.73. XRP recorded a 1.57% uptick, changing hands at $2.40. Top cryptocurrencies’ performance. Source: Finbold Why crypto market is surging  The renewed bullish momentum has emerged as broader risk sentiment improved...

Japan’s stablecoin launch is actually happening right now as three of the nation’s largest banks— Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group , along with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation , and also Mizuho Bank , are announcing plans to issue Yen and Dollar stablecoins that are designed specifically for corporate crypto payments. These bank-issued digital assets will be running on the Progmat Coin platform and are targeting more than 300,000 corporate clients across Japan. Progmat platform – Source: Progmat Japan Japan Stablecoin Launch: Yen & Dollar Stablecoins Boost Corporate Crypto Payments Japanese megabanks logos (MUFG, Mizuho, SMBC) – Source: X The Japan stablecoin launch represents a major shift in how traditional banking institutions are actually approaching digital currencies right now. According to Nikkei , the group is planning to develop a unified platform for corporate clients and streamline cross-border transactions through tokenized fiat rails. Nikkei report...