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Bitcoin price climbed to a November peak of $111,129 on Bitstamp driven by weekend buying and a classic “Sunday pump.” However, gains faded ahead of the US market open as whale sell pressure resurfaced on Binance and Coinbase, capping upside. On-chain data shows a whale offloaded over $650 million in BTC since October, including a recent $55 million transfer to Kraken. Key technical resistance lies at the 21-week EMA around $111,230, while bulls must reclaim $112,000 to establish support. Analysts suggest a brief rally toward $113K–$114K is possible but lacks conviction, and failure to hold above $112K could trigger a deeper correction. Traders also note Bitcoin price recovered near the 38.2% Fibonacci retracement at $100,000 as crucial for sustaining bullish momentum.

Humanity Protocol (H) has pulled back 41% from its all-time high of $0.40 to $0.23, echoing a mid-October fractal pattern that saw a 49.8% drop from $0.20 to $0.10 followed by a 292% rebound. Key technical indicators now point to a bullish reversal: the Bollinger Bands position price at the middle band, Parabolic SAR dots sit below price, and the Money Flow Index (MFI) stands at 57.2, signaling healthy liquidity inflows. Derivatives data reinforce this outlook. The OI-weighted funding rate remains positive at 0.0067%, indicating that longs are paying shorts, while open interest has risen by 15% over the past week despite a 10% daily drop, suggesting trader accumulation. If this fractal pattern persists, Humanity Protocol could test resistance near $0.35 in the short term. Crypto traders should monitor key technical levels, funding rate shifts, and volume trends for confirmation of a potential rally. Sustained bullish signals across on-chain and derivatives metrics bolster the case for a near-term upside in H.

Columbia Business School’s Omid Malekan argues tokenized bank deposits are inferior to overcollateralized stablecoins due to fractional-reserve risks, KYC controls and limited composability. Unlike stablecoins backed 1:1 by cash reserves, tokenized bank deposits operate on permissioned networks, restricting DeFi integration, atomic swaps and cross-border payments. As real-world asset tokenization nears $2 trillion by 2028, yield-bearing stablecoins offering shared interest threaten traditional banks, which lobby against such tokens to protect market share. NYU’s Austin Campbell criticizes this stance for sidelining retail savers. Traders should note stablecoins remain the primary source of on-chain liquidity and DeFi participation.

Amit Mehra of Borderless Capital warns that the Bitcoin quantum threat remains years away but requires fast-tracked post-quantum security upgrades. Charles Edwards of Capriole echoes the urgency, calling for industry-wide adoption of quantum-resistant solutions within a year to prevent capital flight to gold. Quantum computing could break Bitcoin’s proof-of-work cryptography by the late 2020s, reshaping market security dynamics. SUI Research has unveiled a new cryptographic framework to protect blockchains like SUI, NEAR, SOL and ATOM without hard forks or key resets. Bitcoin and ETH remain exposed to quantum computing risks. The US government is also investing in quantum computing to safeguard national security and compete with China. Despite this, the Bitcoin quantum threat underscores the need for urgent action. Crypto traders should monitor advancements in quantum computing, post-quantum security protocols and their potential impact on Bitcoin security and market stability.

Nvidia became the first company to exceed a $5 trillion market cap on October 30, 2025. The milestone reflects Nvidia’s strategic shifts from GPUs for PC gaming and GPU crypto mining to AI chips. During the 2017–18 and 2020–21 crypto booms, Nvidia GPUs dominated Ethereum mining. It launched dedicated CMP mining cards and throttled GeForce hash rates but faced a $5.5 million SEC fine for disclosure failures. The Ethereum merge to proof-of-stake in September 2022 ended GPU mining demand. Nvidia then fully pivoted to AI hardware, donating its 2016 DGX-1 to OpenAI and expanding CUDA and DGX H100 systems. Today, Nvidia controls over 90% of the AI training chip market, and open-source models like DeepSeek continue to drive GPU demand. Traders should watch Nvidia’s AI-driven growth, GPU supply dynamics, and the impact on crypto mining economics.

The ICP price jumped 6.5% to $3.67 over 24 hours after a liquidity cluster near $3.33 triggered short liquidations around $3.55. This liquidity-driven rally, fueled by high trading volume, marked a rebound from a November 1 low. The ICP price tested a persistent resistance zone at $3.75–$3.78 before pulling back. On the weekly chart, ICP remains in a downtrend since March. Negative momentum indicators, such as the Chaikin Money Flow and Awesome Oscillator, confirm bearish bias. Traders should watch for a clear breakout above $3.80 with sustained volume to signal a trend reversal. Key levels to monitor include support at $3.50 and resistance at $3.75. Without confirmation, this recovery likely reflects a short-term rebound rather than a bullish shift.

The European Central Bank (ECB) is advancing its Digital Euro project with a preparatory phase completed in late 2023. Pending EU legislation by 2026, the ECB plans a 2027 pilot and full issuance by 2029. It has appointed five external providers and internal Eurosystem components to develop the Digital Euro Service Platform (DESP). ECB board member Piero Cipollone says the Digital Euro will complement cash, offering low-cost, secure payments and spurring payments innovation. The CBDC aims to enhance cross-border finance and reduce transaction costs. Critics warn of privacy risks and government oversight, fueling debate over CBDCs versus stablecoins. Lawmakers also face concerns over banks’ upgrade costs (up to €1 billion) and deposit outflows to central bank wallets. Traders should watch 2026’s legislative progress: delays may shift the pilot timeline and affect the eurozone’s position in the global CBDC race, while regulatory shifts could influence stablecoin markets and crypto liquidity.

Electric Coin Company (ECC) has published its Q4 2025 Zcash roadmap, unveiling privacy upgrades and technical improvements to boost network usability. The plan introduces ephemeral addresses via NEAR Intents, automatic transparent address rotation to obscure transaction links, Keystone hardware wallet resync support, and P2SH multisig wallets for securing Development Fund allocations. ECC also aims to reduce technical debt and accelerate development. ZEC price has surged 225.9% in the past month and 971.1% over the last year, with its market cap topping $7.01 billion and a 5.9% 24 h gain. The rally reflects rising shielded supply, new Zashi on- and off-ramp features, and anticipation of the upcoming halving event. The roadmap positions Zcash for stronger privacy guarantees and ecosystem growth ahead of reduced mining rewards.

US exchange Gemini has unveiled an ‘XRP-coded’ week ahead of Ripple’s Swell conference in New York on November 4–5. The two-day event will focus on stablecoins, real-world asset tokenization and institutional adoption of digital assets, featuring speakers such as Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman, BlackRock’s Maxwell Stein and US digital assets official Patrick Witt. The announcement follows Gemini’s relisting of XRP in August 2023 after Ripple’s legal win against the SEC, which drove a 25% rise in XRP transaction volumes and led to the launch of an XRP debit card. Ripple’s On-Demand Liquidity has processed over $30 billion in cross-border payments annually, underscoring XRP’s use case. While past Swell events generated buzz, they failed to trigger significant rallies, suggesting traders should watch for potential XRP volume spikes but prepare for muted price action in the short term. Longer-term, the emphasis on institutional adoption and asset tokenization at Swell could support XRP’s ecosystem growth.

XRP price has slipped below the $2.60 support level, consolidating after a brief Fed-driven rally. Traders eye a rebound above $2.80, but limited upside is prompting a shift toward high-growth DeFi. Mutuum Finance’s Phase 6 presale at $0.035 per MUTM has raised over $18 million with 17,550 holders and 780 million tokens sold. A CertiK audit rated its smart contracts 90/100. The upcoming Sepolia testnet (Q4 2025) will launch liquidity pools, mtTokens, debt tokens and an auto-liquidator. A buyback mechanism and Chainlink oracle integration aim to support long-term token value. Community incentives include a daily leaderboard with $500 in MUTM rewards. Analysts compare Mutuum Finance to early Solana growth, forecasting a potential 15x gain to $0.45–$0.55 in 2026, making it an attractive DeFi opportunity amid XRP’s stagnation.

Coinbase Q3 net income surged 475% to $433 million, beating Wall Street forecasts. Total net revenue climbed to $1.8 billion as trading volumes boomed to $295 billion and assets on the platform reached $516 billion, with $300 billion under custody. Transaction revenue rose to $1.05 billion, while subscription and services revenue grew 34.3% to $747 million. Adjusted EBITDA hit $801 million and adjusted EPS was $1.50, up from $0.28 a year earlier. The exchange completed its Deribit acquisition and launched 24/7 perpetual contracts, driving derivatives volume to $840 billion. Stablecoin revenue, led by USDC, grew to $355 million as USDC market cap reached $74 billion. Shares jumped over 3% in after-hours trading. The strong Coinbase Q3 net income performance underscores how crypto volatility and a trading boom can boost exchange revenues and investor engagement.

High-net-worth investors are shifting funds from Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL) into Digitap (TAP). This crypto whale rotation highlights growing demand for real-world crypto payments. Digitap presale raised $1.2 million at $0.0268 per token. Market forecasts suggest prices could reach $0.0297 in the next round. The platform offers fiat and crypto wallets, Visa-backed cards, and AI-driven currency conversion. Two independent audits by Solidproof and Coinsult confirm smart contract safety. Analysts predict that capturing a fraction of the $250 trillion global payments market could propel TAP into the top 50 by market cap. As Ethereum and Solana growth plateaus, Digitap’s real-world utility positions it as a potential altcoin breakout in 2025. Traders should monitor TAP presale momentum for bullish signals.

FTX Recovery Trust has distributed over $7 billion so far, based on November 2022 valuations. These fixed payouts translate to only 22% of current BTC value, 46% for ETH and 12% for SOL, meaning creditors recover just 9–46% of their crypto holdings. Though more than 98% of claims have been processed and $1.6 billion remains for an additional distribution, the disparity between fiat payouts and today’s crypto market prices highlights valuation disputes in the bankruptcy. Traders should track ongoing claim reconciliations and guard against scam airdrops masquerading as official FTX Recovery communications.

Solana is trading at over three times its $40 billion TVL, driven by a record $417 million inflow into Bitwise’s BSOL ETF in its debut week. Despite negative funding rates (around –0.17%) and falling futures open interest signaling bearish derivatives sentiment, Solana has held a $180–$195 range as spot buyers absorb selling pressure. On-chain metrics show TVL growth from stablecoins, liquid staking, DEX volume and real-world assets, but Solana’s FDV/TVL multiple has diverged. Technical indicators—RSI at ~44 and slightly negative Chaikin Money Flow—point to caution. Analysts warn that a shift to neutral funding could trigger renewed altcoin volatility. Traders should monitor ETF flows, funding rates and TVL trends for potential short-term rebounds and long-term DeFi growth.

Bitwise Asset Management has filed Amendment No.4 to its S-1 registration, detailing a 0.34% management fee and New York Stock Exchange listing for its XRP spot ETF. This SEC filing could trigger the 20-day approval window, paving the way for a November launch of the XRP spot ETF. Bitwise joins VanEck, Fidelity and Canary Funds in the race to secure approval as institutional demand grows. REX-Osprey’s XRP ETF has surpassed $100 million in assets, and CME Group plans XRP derivatives, following the success of US Solana spot ETFs with $199.21 million inflows in four days. Trading near $2.50, XRP faces resistance at $2.80 and $3.00, with support around $2.15.

BlockchainFX presale has surpassed $10.5 million from over 16,000 participants at $0.029 per token, offering a 40% CANDY40 bonus until Nov 3. Built on Ethereum with a 3.5 billion token supply, unsold tokens will be burned and liquidity locked at listing to support price stability. During its Q4 closed beta, more than 20,000 traders rated the platform 4.79/5, with 72% planning to stay through launch. The team leverages 25 years of trading and fintech experience, combining traditional finance and DeFi via a compliance-first approach. The ecosystem features staking rewards in BFX and USDT, a BlockchainFX Visa Card for real-world crypto spending and cashback, AI-powered copy trading, real-time forex-to-crypto conversions, and multi-asset swaps. Analysts forecast an initial listing price of $0.05 could yield 72% gains for early buyers, with upside potential to $1 per BFX. With strong demand, a seasoned team and tangible use cases, BlockchainFX presale presents a bullish opportunity for traders.

XRP is showing signs of a bullish reversal after holding support around $2.60. The MACD has crossed positive and whale accumulation turned positive for the first time in four months, as indicated by a rising 30-day moving average of whale flows. A sustained move above the 20-day moving average on high volume could confirm a breakout after recent swings between $2.53 and $2.70 following the Fed’s 25 bps rate cut and cautious comments from Chair Jerome Powell. Meanwhile, Mutuum Finance’s (MUTM) Phase 6 presale is over 85% sold at $0.035 per token, raising $18.35 million from 17,660+ investors. Phase 7 will see a price increase to $0.04. The upcoming Sepolia testnet launch will add yield-bearing mtTokens and ETH/USDT collateralized loans, positioning the project as a potential disruptor in DeFi lending. Crypto traders should watch XRP for a potential upward move and consider MUTM presale as a high-potential altcoin opportunity, balancing short-term gains with long-term protocol growth.

CryptoQuant data reveal a clear Bitcoin demand slowdown among US investors in both spot and derivatives markets. This Bitcoin demand slowdown is evident in spot ETF outflows and weak derivatives metrics. Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw a seven-day average net outflow of 281 BTC ($30.6 m), the lowest since April, while Ethereum ETF inflows have stalled near zero since mid-August. On exchanges like Coinbase, BTC and ETH trade with minimal spot premiums, reflecting subdued buy-side pressure. Meanwhile, CME futures basis rates have fallen to multi-month lows—1.98% for Bitcoin and 3.0% for Ethereum—signalling reduced long-term bullish bets. Traders appear focused on profit-taking and cautious accumulation as they await fresh market catalysts.

XRP/BTC has formed a rare death cross as its 50-day moving average fell below the 200-day MA near 0.00002380 BTC. This pattern, last seen in June 2025 before a 6.4% drop over 16 days, signals bearish momentum. Current indicators—RSI at 49, flat spot volume and a looming 100-day MA cross at 0.00002320 BTC—point to weak buying pressure. Traders should watch resistance at 0.00002384 BTC; a break with high volume could invalidate the death cross. Otherwise, a close below 0.00002100 BTC may confirm further declines toward 0.00002050–0.00001950 BTC. On-chain data from Glassnode show reduced XRP trading as funds flow into Bitcoin, and strategist Peter Brandt warns that death crosses can persist without strong volume confirmation. Monitor moving averages and support zones to manage risk.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has endorsed ZKsync’s Atlas upgrade, praising its technical breakthroughs. Initial endorsement drove ZK token up over 50% from $0.03 to $0.045. In a detailed follow-up, Buterin highlighted Atlas metrics—15,000+ TPS, one-second proof finality and near-zero fees—saying it lets Layer 2 networks tap Ethereum liquidity directly. After these remarks, the Binance-listed ZK token surged over 100%, doubling its value. Developed by Matter Labs, Atlas introduces a new high-performance sequencer (30,000 TPS), full Ethereum compatibility and Airbender for fast cross-chain settlement. Traders should monitor the Atlas roadmap and evolving Layer 2 liquidity dynamics, as improved scalability and interoperability could sustain bullish momentum for ZK token.

Milk Mocha’s $HUGS presale has ignited a global whitelist frenzy as traders rush to secure the lowest entry price of $0.0002 per token. Spanning 40 stages, the presale features staged price increases, weekly burns of unsold tokens and leaderboard rewards to enhance scarcity and community engagement. Proposed utilities include 50% APY staking, referral bonuses, NFT and metaverse integrations, plus DAO governance via HugVotes. With parallels drawn to successful launches like BONK and PEPE, early demand signals strong short-term volume spikes. Long-term price sustainability will depend on roadmap execution and utility rollout. Crypto traders view this HUGS presale as a strategic opportunity ahead of exchange listings.

Europol warns of escalating crypto crime sophistication, with illicit flows exceeding $40.9 billion in 2024 and further tens of billions noted in the 2025 EU-SOCTA report. High-profile cases include a €460 million money-laundering ring in Spain, a Latvian network laundering over $330,000, $23 million seized in hawala-linked proceeds and a $540 million fraud that victimized 5,000 investors. Criminals are exploiting advanced on-chain scams, mixing services, AI-driven automation, private payment rails and shell companies. Physical attacks, such as over ten “wrench attacks” in France this year, have also surged. EU law enforcement units now coordinate cross-border investigations using Europol’s forensic tools and evidence-sharing platforms. Yet gaps in specialized training and standardized blockchain analytics continue to slow fund tracing. Europol calls for stronger international cooperation, faster information exchange, clearer legal frameworks and enhanced public-private partnerships. These measures aim to counter sophisticated crypto crime and bolster digital asset security.

XRP is set to leverage its strongest seasonal profile in November, with a 10-year average gain of 81%. The token trades around $2.51, supported at $1.60–$1.80 and facing resistance at $3.10–$3.20. Meanwhile, Bitcoin shows its first bearish monthly signal since breaking $88,000, trading near $110,500. Momentum and volume have contracted, suggesting consolidation unless BTC reclaims $113,000. Coinbase reported $1.8 billion in net revenue for October, driven by partnerships with Citi, USDC DeFi lending, expanded DEX access and a pending OCC trust charter. Traders should watch XRP’s breakout above $2.70, Bitcoin’s hold above $100,000 and Coinbase’s stock against $350 resistance for trade setups.

Zcash surged from about $50 in mid-September to over $420 after Electric Coin Co. (ECC) unveiled its Q4 2025 privacy roadmap. The plan covers four major upgrades: NEAR Intents protocol for ephemeral transparent addresses, automatic rotation of transparent addresses, expanded Zashi wallet support for Keystone hardware wallets, and P2SH multisignature for developer fund security. ECC will also add decentralized entry and exit channels in Zashi and temporarily remove the Coinbase pipeline to reduce centralization. Over 4.1 million ZEC have been shielded under the Orchard protocol, and Zcash’s market cap has overtaken Monero. However, blockchain researcher ZachXBT warns integrations may still leak data. Future plans include interoperability with Solana and a potential shift to proof-of-stake via the Polaris Vision. Regulatory scrutiny of privacy coins poses compliance challenges as Zcash scales.

UAE telecom operator du has introduced a Bitcoin cloud mining service called "Cloud Miner". Subscribers can bid in an online auction from November 3–9 for 250 TH/s of computing power on a 24-month contract. The cloud mining service manages hardware, electricity, and maintenance, lowering barriers for UAE users. Mined BTC is credited directly to user wallets. du enforces KYC/AML via UAE Pass and two-factor authentication. The service runs on du’s data centers and features transparent pricing with no hidden fees. du’s chief ICT officer emphasised trust and clear regulation. The launch benefits from the UAE’s transparent crypto framework overseen by the SCA, VARA, and FSRA. As the first UAE telecom to offer Bitcoin cloud mining, du plans to expand into exchanges and lending services. This move could boost retail participation in BTC mining and strengthen the UAE’s blockchain ecosystem.

DeFi buybacks surged as leading protocols spent $800 million on token repurchases and dividends in 2025, a 400% year-on-year increase. Aave (AAVE) ran a $1 million weekly repurchase at a loss, MakerDAO’s (MKR) Smart Burn Engine briefly lifted prices, and Ether.fi (ETHFI) approved $50 million to defend its token under $3. PancakeSwap (CAKE) and Synthetix (SNX) executed programmed buybacks and burns, while GMX paused repurchases amid falling fees. Hyperliquid (HYPE) stood out, allocating $645 million—46% of the total—and driving a 500% token surge on the back of real revenue and user growth. Despite theory that buybacks reduce supply and signal confidence, most DeFi buybacks faltered due to poor timing at market peaks, reliance on treasury reserves, and dilution from token unlocks. Total value locked recovered to $160 billion, but secondary market liquidity and speculative capital remain muted. Traders should focus on fresh capital inflows, sustainable growth cycles, and robust tokenomics rather than short-term repurchase strategies to drive lasting market support.

ChatGPT’s latest XRP price forecast expects XRP to rise from current ~$2.4 to a base-case of $4.85 by November 30, 2025, and potentially $5 in a bullish scenario. Forecasts draw on three pillars: historical bull-cycle patterns trailing Bitcoin’s April 2024 halving; technical momentum such as a 2024 double-bottom, a multi-year trendline breakout and an accumulation zone at $2–$3.5 with Fibonacci resistance near $4.7; and growing fundamentals, including Ripple’s $1 billion GTreasury acquisition, Evernorth’s institutional treasury initiative, cross-border payment use cases, tokenization pilots and CBDC trials. Key legislation like the GENIUS and CLARITY Acts could classify XRP as a regulated commodity, paving the way for institutional ETFs and settlement products. This XRP price forecast highlights scenarios ranging from bearish $1.8–$3 and base $3.7–$4.85 to bullish extensions up to $6.1 or $9 in rapid adoption cases. Traders should watch for regulatory clarity, liquidity flows and technical confirmations to time entries and manage risk.

Pi Network Ventures, the investment arm of Pi Network, has announced a strategic investment in OpenMind to advance decentralized AI and robotics. Pi Network Ventures leveraged its 350,000-node network to power a proof-of-concept on OpenMind’s OM1 operating system and the FABRIC protocol for distributed AI computing. The test deployed decentralized facial recognition models across global nodes and showed robust performance. Following OpenMind’s $20 million Series A led by Pantera Capital, the partnership plans to refine OM1 and FABRIC, expand pilot deployments, and onboard new partners over the next year. By enabling node operators to earn Pi tokens and combining blockchain incentives with OpenMind’s hardware-agnostic platform, this deal marks a milestone in merging decentralized AI, robotics, and blockchain. Traders may view this as a catalyst for renewed interest in the Pi ecosystem.

Europol’s EFECC head Burkhard Mühl warns that crypto crime has become more sophisticated. In 2024, illicit addresses received $40.9 billion in digital asset proceeds. Since early 2025, Europol led major operations: dismantling a Latvian cyber-laundering network that moved $330,000; a hawala ring handling $23 million; and a fraud scheme defrauding 5,000 victims for $540 million. Europe also saw over 16 “wrench attacks”, where criminals use force to seize private keys. Investigators face hurdles in cross-border enforcement. They cite inconsistent blockchain analytics, no standard wallet attribution, and a skills gap in anti-money laundering tools. At the 9th Global Conference on Criminal Finances and Crypto Assets, experts urged unified methodologies, unbiased training, and AI-driven blockchain analytics. They propose enhanced cross-border investigations and shared intelligence to strengthen market integrity and deter future crypto crime. Traders should note that rising crypto crime sophistication and regulatory focus could tighten compliance. Improved analytics and enforcement may reduce illicit flows and impact liquidity in some digital asset markets. Staying informed on blockchain analytics and cross-border enforcement trends is key for risk management.