October 18, 2025
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Illustration of Bitcoin emerging from a storm labeled “Fear & Greed,” symbolizing market resilience amid sentiment lows

Bitwise: Fear Surges, But Bitcoin Bull Market Fundamentals Stay Strong

Investor Sentiment vs. Structural Strength Bitwise Asset Management says investors shouldn’t mistake today’s gloom for a broken bull market. The firm’s research team points out that Bitcoin’s Fear & Greed Index has fallen to its lowest reading of the year, landing firmly in “fear” territory — yet the cycle’s structural drivers remain intact. They frame […]

Illustration of U.S. Capitol blackout affecting Bitcoin and Ethereum during a government shutdown.

U.S. Government Shutdown Could Raise Risks for Crypto Markets

Shutdown Looms Over Markets Crypto traders face an indirect—but meaningful—risk as a potential U.S. government shutdown approaches on October 1. Political leaders are already bracing for impact: President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance both warn that a shutdown is likely, while Democratic leaders insist Republicans own the standoff. Prediction markets echo the stalemate, […]

Editorial illustration of Bitcoin’s hashrate boosting security for merge-mined chains.

Bitcoin’s Record Hashrate Boosts Security for Merge-Mined Chains

Bitcoin Hashrate at All-Time Highs Bitcoin’s hashrate has surged to new record levels, and the impact is spilling beyond BTC itself. Thanks to auxiliary proof-of-work (AuxPoW)—commonly called merge-mining—networks such as Namecoin, Rootstock (RSK), and Elastos now inherit industrial-scale security without additional energy costs. This marks a historic moment: Bitcoin’s immense security budget is becoming a […]

The SEC approved generic listing rules for spot commodity ETFs, allowing faster, rules-based approval of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and altcoin funds.

SEC Streamlines Approval for Spot Crypto ETFs with New Generic Standards

A New Rules-Based Pathway The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved generic listing standards that allow major exchanges—NYSE Arca, Nasdaq, and Cboe—to list certain spot commodity exchange-traded products (ETPs), including digital-asset ETFs, without case-by-case reviews. Previously, each spot crypto ETF required a 19b-4 filing and lengthy approval, often stretching up to 240 days. […]

Illustration of U.S. stocks rallying $1.26 trillion with Bitcoin and Ethereum gaining momentum.

$1.26 Trillion U.S. Stock Rally Could Ignite Crypto Bull Run

Historic Equity Rally Lights Up Markets The U.S. stock market gained $1.26 trillion in value within 48 hours, marking one of the largest short-term rallies in modern history. This explosive move has fueled speculation that the next leg of bullish momentum could spill into Bitcoin, Ethereum, and altcoins. Why the Surge Matters Liquidity Injection The […]

Illustration of ancient Bitcoin wallets moving 700 BTC into fresh addresses after years of dormancy.

Decade-Old Bitcoin Wallets Transfer 700 BTC in Coordinated Moves

Old Coins, New Moves Several long-dormant Bitcoin wallets, dating back to the 2011–2013 era, suddenly sprang to life and transferred nearly 700 BTC after years of inactivity. These transactions, traced by on-chain analysts, instantly grabbed attention because they involved coins mined or accumulated when Bitcoin traded for just a few dollars. The coordinated transfers—executed through […]

Ethereum surpasses Bitcoin in spot trading volume for the first time in seven years, highlighting market rotation.

Ethereum Leads Crypto Spot Volume as Bitcoin Consolidates

A Historic Flip in Market Leadership Ethereum has achieved a rare milestone: for the first time in seven years, it has overtaken Bitcoin in daily spot trading volume. Since early August, traders have rotated into ETH and a broader altcoin basket while Bitcoin consolidates near record levels. Mid-September data showed Ethereum processing about $48 billion […]

Bitcoin falls to $112K as Fed official Beth Hammack warns against early rate cuts.

Fed’s Beth Hammack Signals Delayed Rate Cuts, Bitcoin Reacts

Bitcoin Slips as Fed Officials Warn Against Premature Rate Cuts The crypto market took a step back this week as a senior U.S. Federal Reserve official warned that interest rates may need to remain higher for longer, dampening risk-on sentiment. Bitcoin (BTC) slid to $112,000, retreating from its all-time high near $124,200, while the broader […]

President Trump defends tariffs, criticizes Goldman Sachs CEO, and extends U.S.–China tariff truce with possible crypto market impact.

Trump Defends Tariffs, Slams Goldman Sachs CEO, Extends China Truce — Crypto Implications

Trump Hails Tariffs as Economic Win President Donald J. Trump has once again taken to Truth Social to defend his tariff policy, claiming it has funneled “trillions of dollars” into the U.S. Treasury without burdening American consumers. According to Trump, tariffs have bolstered the economy, lifted financial markets, and increased national wealth — all without […]

Illustration of the LuBian Bitcoin heist showing a hacker draining BTC from a mining pool in a dramatic cyber theft scene

LuBian Bitcoin Hack: Unreported $3.5B Theft Becomes Largest in Crypto History

A bombshell revelation has rocked the crypto community. Blockchain intelligence firm Arkham has uncovered a long-concealed $3.5 billion Bitcoin hack from 2020—making it the largest crypto theft in history. The victim? LuBian, a Chinese Bitcoin mining pool that briefly ranked as the sixth-largest globally at the time. The hack went completely unreported for years—by both […]

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