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BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), the largest U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF, recorded two consecutive days of redemptions this week as Bitcoin tumbled below $105,000.  According to ETF flow tracker data shared by HeyApollo co-founder Thomas Fahrer, IBIT sold 272 BTC on October 15 and another 272 BTC on October 16, bringing its two-day outflow to 544 BTC, worth around $57 million at current prices. Blackrock Sells 272 Bitcoin Mild outflows, as BTC price dips Blackrock holds 804,800 BTC pic.twitter.com/Sh1gqKeIAN — Thomas Fahrer (@thomas_fahrer) October 17, 2025 Despite the redemptions, IBIT’s holdings remain enormous. The fund still controls approximately 804,800 BTC, cementing its dominance among U.S. spot ETFs and making it the single largest institutional vehicle for Bitcoin exposure. Bitcoin price crash The mild outflows came as Bitcoin itself endured one of its sharpest drawdowns in months. The cryptocurrency’s market capitalization fell...

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Open interest in XRP futures has surged to its highest level since January, reaching a peak of 800 million XRP before settling at 743 million, a 33% rise from the June 22 low, according to data retrieved by Finbold from Coinglass .  XRP open interest. Source: Coinglass This spike in cumulative futures positions signals growing confidence among derivatives traders, even as XRP’s spot price holds steady at around $2.33, up 2.34% in the past 24 hours and 6.27% over the past week. XRP funding rate. Source: TradingView XRP price analysis  Despite the rise in futures activity, XRP’s price hasn’t followed suit with any explosive gains. Analysts attribute this disconnect to divergent trends across global exchanges. On South Korea’s Upbit, the country’s largest crypto trading platform, XRP inflows remain strong, propping up demand.  Meanwhile, other major international exchanges have witnessed outflows exceeding $8.82 million in XRP, suggesting that the pri...

Bitcoin’s treasury merger activity has reached unprecedented levels as entrepreneur Anthony Pompliano announced a $1 billion deal to create ProCap Financial. This institutional crypto adoption milestone involves merging ProCap BTC with Columbus Circle Capital I, and it represents the largest Bitcoin investment strategy fundraising in bitcoin treasury history. The crypto treasury management company secured $500 million in equity and also $250 million in convertible notes for this groundbreaking $1 billion crypto deal. Bitcoin treasury merger announcement – Source: GlobalNewsWire Also Read: Metaplanet’s $5 Billion Bitcoin Bet Surpasses Coinbase Holdings Bitcoin Treasury Merger Sparks Institutional Crypto Adoption Boom The Bitcoin treasury merger follows MicroStrategy’s successful model, which holds over $63 billion in bitcoin right now. This institutional crypto adoption trend demonstrates how companies are implementing Bitcoin investment strategy approaches to divers...

The cryptocurrency market has resumed its bullish trend, led by Bitcoin (BTC), which is trading at a new record high above $110,000. However, this optimism, driven by increased buying pressure from investors, has led to overbought conditions for specific cryptocurrencies, making them risky bets for traders heading into the weekend. In this context, below are two overbought assets to hold off on trading, as they currently exhibit elevated Relative Strength Index (RSI) levels. Bitcoin (BTC) Bitcoin is trading at $110,975, surpassing its last record high. However, the asset’s RSI values across multiple timeframes suggest caution.  For example, the RSI reads 50.82 on the one-hour chart, 65.38 over four hours, 69.28 over 12 hours, and 74.53 over the past 24 hours. BTC RSI reading. Source: Coinglass Notably, an RSI above 70 typically indicates overbought conditions, and Bitcoin’s 24-hour RSI signals the potential for a pullback as buying press...

Trump’s China tariffs are set to decrease, as the president announced a major policy shift during a White House news event on Tuesday. Market volatility has already been affected by this unexpected change in the ongoing trade dispute, and investors are closely watching how things might unfold in the coming weeks. Also Read: Amazon Stock: How High Will AMZN Reach Next Month & Should You Invest? How Trump’s Trade Policy Shift Affects Market Volatility and Crypto Investments Source: Global Times Trump Signals Tariff Reduction President Trump stated: “145% is very high and it won’t be that high. It won’t be anywhere near that high. It’ll come down substantially. But it won’t be zero.” Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent also signaled that Trump’s China tariffs needed to be reconsidered, noting at a JP Morgan Chase investment conference that the current trade war is unsustainable and that he expects the battle to de-escalate in the very near...

The US stock market has certainly had its fair share of struggles this year. Although we are less than three months in, a host of companies have been steadily losing value with no end in sight. Among them is Alphabet (GOOGL), which lost $500 billion from its market cap as traders grappled with whether or not the stock is still a buy. There is no shortage of reasons for Wall Street to be excited about the prospects of the Google parent company. It has been firmly entrenched in the ongoing AI arms race. Moreover, it is diversified enough to drive amid a continued technological revolution. But has its 2025 slide been too much? Or has it created the perfect entry point for investors? Source: CNBC Also Read: Why These 3 Tech Stocks Could Skyrocket—Buy Before They Jump! Alphabet Market Cap Plummets: Is GOOGL Still a Buy in 2025? Just last week, Alphabet unveiled what they referred to as the “world’s best” AI model. Indeed, it is looking to become a staple in the artificial i...

Bitcoin’s price is on a see-saw swing in March as the fluctuation has hit a peak. It went from $86,000 to $81,000 and quickly dipped to the $76,000 range. BTC rebounded to the $81,000 level again on Wednesday after surging nearly 2% in the day’s trade. The flip-flop in price is making investors cautious about taking an entry position into the asset. The fears stem after the US stock market declined another 450 points on Tuesday, which could affect the cryptocurrency sector. Also Read: Dogecoin Has Dipped 50%: Buy the Dip To Become Rich? BTC: Bitcoin’s Recent Crash Resembles the 2017 Market Cycles Source: Watcher Guru Bill Barhydt, CEO of crypto firm Abra wrote that the recent fall resembles the 2017 market crash. Bitcoin had plunged 25% back then but recovered in value in less than a year. Bill wrote that BTC could fall 25% again and repeat its historical market corrections. He stated that investors need not fear the crash as BTC is following its cyclic pattern. Also R...

The Bitcoin price went up 1% in the last 24 hours to trade at $96,892 as of 2:25 a.m. EST on trading volume that dropped 25% to $28.77 billion. The BTC price recently dipped below $95k as a major bearish wave pushed it down, but it quickly recovered from this dip. Now, new reports have emerged stating that Montana just became the 4th US state to advance the Bitcoin reserve bill to the House. Apart from Montana, the only other states that have made this much progress are Utah, Arizona, and Oklahoma. It should also be noted that the bill was amended to exclude the requirement that funds must be held by qualified custodians or through an exchange-traded fund. If passed, it will come into effect on July 1, letting the state treasurer move up to $50m to special accounts used for investing in precious metals, stablecoins, and other digital assets. Bitcoin Price Prediction As for Bitcoin’s price itself, its recent drop below the $95k mark actually led it all the way down to $93,487. ...

Pepe (PEPE) appears to be gearing up for a major comeback as market conditions align for a potential altcoin season. Despite being down nearly 3% on the day, analysts and traders are closely watching PEPE’s movement, anticipating a bullish breakout. The question arises: Will Pepe hit a new all-time high in March, or will the Layer 2 meme coin Solaxy be the better alternative? Pepe (PEPE) Price Analysis Currently, PEPE is positioned within a key entry zone, with a projected target price indicating a strong upward potential. Investors are eyeing this opportunity as a chance to capitalize on a swift rebound, with on-chain analytics showing a solid holding pattern among PEPE holders. On-chain data reveals that 86% of addresses hold less than $1,000 worth of PEPE, while 36% of holders are classified as cruisers, meaning they hold for a medium-term period. About 22% of holders are long-term investors with holdings spanning over a year, and 10% of holders are classified as traders...

Solana (SOL) vesting contracts will unlock 11.16 million SOL on March 1, worth over $2 billion at current prices. This will come from tokens previously bought and later sold by the defunct exchange FTX, part of the bankruptcy process. As informed in a Blockworks newsletter, “the FTX estate sold off a number of still-locked tokens to investors at a significant discount to the market price,” after the exchange went bankrupt. Data from Messari shows that the FTX Estate has 11.2 million SOL to be unlocked, including March 1’s event. Solana (SOL) Token Unlocks Per Month. Source: Messari / Dave (@ItsDave_ADA) This upcoming unlock amount represents over 2.2% of Solana’s circulating supply of 488.28 million SOL, according to CoinMarketCap . While a massive sell-off is possible, considering the buyers are already in profit, some analysts believe the threat is low. Picks for you ...

BTC Bull Token (BTCBULL) is quickly gaining traction after raising $1.1 million on the two days of its presale, with investors eyeing its potential to surpass WEPE’s presale success. Wall Street Pepe’s presale sold out rapidly, raising over $70 million. Those who missed out on investing in WEPE are now considering BTCBULL as their next opportunity, with crypto analysts and seasoned traders calling it a top investment choice right now. WEPE Presale Sells Out with $70 Million Raised, Investors Eye TGE Wall Street Pepe (WEPE) has officially sold out, concluding its presale with over $70 million raised. Investors who secured their allocations are now awaiting the upcoming Token Generation Event (TGE), expected to go live soon. Given the scale of this presale, many anticipate significant returns upon launch, with projections ranging from 5x to 10x—similar to what was seen with Pepe Unchained. For those who missed out on WEPE, another promising opportunity has emerged: ...