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Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, warns of a major market crash in November 2025. He predicts traditional assets such as stocks, bonds and cash could lose significant value. Kiyosaki labels fiat currencies “fake money” and urges investors to diversify into safe-haven assets. He highlights Bitcoin and Ethereum as leading crypto hedges, alongside gold and silver. Bitcoin recently traded near $110,081 (+0.24%) and Ethereum around $3,876 (+1.14%), although trading volumes remain subdued. Kiyosaki points to cryptocurrencies’ fixed supply and decentralized nature as effective inflation hedges. Institutional adoption by firms like BlackRock and Fidelity, along with ongoing SEC spot ETF reviews, lend further credibility to digital assets. Traders should monitor market volatility, volume trends and asset correlations to position their portfolios for potential capital shifts toward crypto and precious metals ahead of the anticipated crash.

Bittensor TAO jumped 23.6% to $528, a 10-month high, after Europe’s first staked TAO ETP launched on six Swiss exchanges. The Safello-backed product offers a 10% annual yield (auto-reinvested) and caps fees at 1.49%, attracting institutional capital. Spot markets saw net buys of 41,000 TAO and trading volume doubled to $950 million, while futures volume rose 90.6% to $2.37 billion. Open interest climbed 64.8% to $446 million, with $28.5 million net inflows and a 1.038 long-short ratio, signaling bullish positioning. Technical indicators—RSI near 70 and Sequential Pattern Strength at 35—point to continued momentum toward $590. However, profit-taking at the $455 support level could lead to a pullback. Traders should monitor Bittensor TAO spot netflows and derivatives positioning for momentum cues.

Virtuals Protocol is a foundational Web3 framework that enables verifiable digital identities and virtual asset ownership across metaverses. Its native token, VIRTUAL, powers governance, staking rewards and transaction fees. Price forecasts indicate VIRTUAL stabilizing at $0.8–1.2 in 2025 and rising to $1.5–2.5 in 2026. From 2027 to 2030, bullish scenarios project highs of $4–8, with the $5 target achievable by 2028 under favorable conditions. Growth drivers include protocol upgrades, strategic partnerships, developer community expansion, and broader metaverse adoption. Key tokenomics factors are supply dynamics and staking incentives. Traders are advised to conduct due diligence, diversify portfolios, consider dollar-cost averaging and monitor project milestones and regulatory shifts. While potential is high, risks such as competition in decentralized identity, scalability challenges and market volatility warrant cautious optimism.

Japan has launched its first state-backed Bitcoin mining project. The 4.5 MW installation uses Canaan’s Avalon A1566HA hydro-cooled rigs. Integrated with the national grid, it adjusts hashrate and voltage in real time to stabilize supply and absorb renewable surges. The system can shut down during peak demand, acting as a digital load balancer and boosting energy efficiency. Scheduled to start by late 2025, this grid-stabilizing initiative represents the first developed-nation model for state-backed Bitcoin mining. Canaan secured its largest miner order after surviving a NASDAQ delisting. CEO Nangeng Zhang highlights mining as a tool for grid flexibility and plans similar deals worldwide in 2024. As the 11th country to deploy public infrastructure for crypto, Japan’s clean crypto approach may drive market confidence. Traders should watch BTC for potential bullish momentum amid growing energy-focused mining solutions.

Crypto hacking losses fell 85.7% in October to $18.18 million, down from $127.06 million in September, according to PeckShield. Major DeFi hacks targeted Garden Finance (≈$11 M), Typus Finance (≈$3.4 M) and MIN Spell (≈$1.8 M). This steep drop reflects stronger blockchain security across the sector. Protocols are deploying more frequent security audits, bug bounty programs and multi-factor authentication. Proactive threat intelligence and faster incident response have reduced vulnerability windows. Improved user awareness has cut phishing and social engineering attacks. Analytics firms and law enforcement cooperation have made laundering stolen funds harder. October losses were dispersed across minor incidents, suggesting hackers are shifting to smaller targets. Traders should monitor protocol vulnerabilities, apply robust risk management and install security patches. Continuous security audits and decentralized monitoring remain essential to defend against future crypto hacking losses.

Meta Platforms has filed a motion to dismiss an AI training lawsuit brought by adult film distributors Strike 3 Holdings and Foxy Mods. The plaintiffs allege that Meta used corporate IP addresses to download over 2,400 copyrighted adult videos since 2018 for AI model training via Instagram and Threads. Meta counters that only 157 files were downloaded over seven years—averaging 22 per year across 47 addresses—and insists these were sporadic personal downloads, not used in AI development. In its motion, Meta argues the suit fails to state claims under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act and lacks evidence of direct copyright infringement or distribution. The company challenges the IP evidence and calls the AI training allegations nonsensical. The case is pending in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, and a ruling could set key legal precedents for copyright enforcement in AI training. This development has a neutral outlook for crypto traders, as it involves no blockchain or token usage.

Edgen has launched a multi-AI agent trading platform delivering institutional-grade crypto analysis and stock insights to retail investors. Powered by its EDGM system, Edgen orchestrates specialized AI agents—covering macroeconomic, technical, on-chain, sentiment, fundamental and cross-asset correlation analyses—to simplify complex data into actionable intelligence. The platform personalizes crypto analysis through conversational search, customizable dashboards, asset screening and a 360° portfolio view with A+ to D– ratings. Traders can access an AI agent marketplace for bespoke analytical tools and will soon enable auto-execution via Robinhood, Hyperliquid and Pendle. With an Aura reputation system rewarding community contributions, Edgen democratizes professional-grade crypto analysis, empowering faster decision-making and more strategic portfolio management for retail traders.

Bitcoin Uptober streak ended in October 2025 with a 3.9% drop, the first negative Uptober since 2019, despite an average 33.4% gain for October since 2011. After a 5.3% rebound in September, Bitcoin traded in a tight $58k–$62k range amid heightened market volatility. It remains up 20% year-to-date, driven by institutional adoption from firms such as MicroStrategy and BlackRock. On-chain metrics from Glassnode show long-term holders accumulating during the dip. The broader crypto market mirrored Bitcoin’s decline: Ethereum fell 4.5%, total market cap dropped 2.8%, while transaction volumes rose 15% month-over-month. Historically, negative Uptober returns have preceded November rallies, averaging 35% per CoinMetrics. Traders should monitor on-chain data and institutional flows to gauge a potential rebound, balancing short-term volatility against Bitcoin’s long-term fundamentals.

Bitcoin momentum is slowing as trading volume declines and the On-Balance Volume (OBV) indicator drops from 1.83 million to 1.69 million, signaling reduced buying pressure. The critical $110K support level could give way to a pullback toward $104K–$96K and trigger accelerated futures liquidations. Conversely, a decisive breakout above $115K, confirmed by rising trading volume and OBV, may push prices into the $120K–$125K range. On-chain data shows reduced whale activity and slight net inflows to exchanges—indicative of profit-taking after Federal Reserve remarks. Ethereum trades around $3,950 and BNB near $1,120, reflecting broader market stagnation. Traders should monitor Bitcoin momentum, volume, and OBV trends closely, using support and resistance levels to manage risk and identify buying opportunities on pullbacks.

Cardano’s upcoming Ouroboros Phalanx upgrade integrates verifiable delay functions (VDFs) into its proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus to prevent grinding attacks and ensure fair leader selection. The protocol will enforce time-bound VDF puzzles across two epochs (about 10 days) via a hard fork in early 2026, pending final audits and community approval. Input Output Global reports the upgrade can deliver up to 30% faster block propagation and reduce grinding exploits by 99.9% in simulations. By improving block time consistency, throughput for dApps and DeFi, and decentralization—especially for smaller stake pools—Phalanx aims to strengthen network resilience. Traders should track governance updates, node operator guidance, and expect reduced confirmation times post-upgrade.

ARK Invest has continued to increase its stake in Bullish Exchange, acquiring over $5 million of shares across three of its ETFs – ARKK, ARKW and ARKF – following a mid-October purchase of $8.27 million. This brings ARK’s total investment in Bullish to approximately $180 million since the exchange’s $1.1 billion NYSE debut. The Bullish US launch secured New York’s BitLicense and a money transmission license, enabling spot trading in 20 states. Bullish has processed more than $1.5 trillion in global trades since 2021 and ranks among the top 10 venues for Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) volume. This latest ETF investment by ARK Invest underscores confidence in regulated trading platforms and may signal sustained bullish momentum in Bitcoin and Ethereum markets.

Over the past two hours, three wallets withdrew a total of 549 SOL (~$102,000) from Binance and used the funds to acquire 5.07 million GHOST tokens. This follows an earlier transaction where a trader moved 523 SOL to buy 4.8 million GHOST, underscoring growing demand for GHOST on Solana. Such sizable SOL withdrawals can tighten exchange liquidity, potentially creating short-term bullish momentum. Crypto traders should monitor GHOST order books for shifts in depth and volatility that may signal further price moves.

Bitcoin November rally could deliver average gains of 42.5% after a 10% drop in October. This seasonal trend, historically the strongest month for BTC since 2013, now gains fresh momentum from expected Federal Reserve rate cuts and positive US-China trade developments. Reduced geopolitical tension may further boost risk assets. However, a looming US government shutdown and ongoing tariff disputes introduce economic uncertainty. Crypto traders should monitor Fed policy decisions, trade deal progress, and political dynamics to navigate volatility and seize the Bitcoin November rally.

Pump Fun has launched Spotlight, a new program on the Solana blockchain to accelerate utility token projects. The initiative shifts focus from memecoins to real-world DeFi applications, offering enhanced discoverability, marketing support, and liquidity pool optimization. To safeguard traders, Spotlight includes anti-rug protections and locked liquidity pools. Leveraging PumpSwap’s Dynamic Fees, it enables early-stage funding through creator fees, ensuring high liquidity for backers. Backed by Pump Fun’s $850 million in revenue and a $1.3 billion ICO, participating teams receive PR services, community-building support, and expert tokenomics advisory. The program connects founders with dedicated investors in a transparent Internet Capital Market. By driving meaningful value and boosting utility token adoption on Solana, Spotlight promises sustainable growth and fresh investment opportunities.

In the two weeks ending October 30, Circle’s USDC supply saw modest fluctuations. From October 10–16, Circle minted $7.6 billion USDC and redeemed $7.2 billion, adding roughly 400 million tokens. In the week to October 30, issuance of $5.1 billion was offset by $5.7 billion redeemed, cutting net 600 million USDC. Overall USDC supply remains stable at 75.9 billion tokens, fully backed by $76.2 billion in reserves—about $9.4 billion cash and $66.8 billion in the Circle Reserve Fund. Traders view these supply swings as indicators of market liquidity shifts, with potential impacts on stablecoin demand and trading strategies.

New Hampshire’s Senate Commerce Committee voted 4-2 to send the bitcoin mining deregulation bill to an interim study. The measure would bar municipal noise zoning and electricity limits on crypto mining, prohibit digital asset–specific taxes, and establish a dedicated blockchain docket in superior court. Record public engagement drove debate over local control, environmental impact, and economic growth. Data show coal’s share in Bitcoin mining fell from 63% in 2011 to 20% in 2024, while renewable energy use rose by 5.8% annually. The interim review phase allows stakeholders to refine crypto mining deregulation language before the full Senate considers it in 2026. Similar pro-mining policies in other states and global registries signal a trend toward supportive blockchain policy nationwide.

Bitcoin’s performance in 2025 has lagged major asset classes, with a modest 5.8% return versus double-digit gains in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq. The $100,000 level has emerged as a key resistance, triggering profit-taking by long-term holders and whales. Spot prices trading below the short-term holder cost basis of around $106,100 risk a pullback toward the $97,000 support zone. Post-halving, rising real yields and operational costs have squeezed miner profitability, turning many miners into net sellers. Softer CPI data have fuelled hopes for Federal Reserve rate cuts, but liquidity remains tight and capital continues to favour high-beta AI stocks over crypto. Meanwhile, Bitcoin options open interest has reached record highs, signalling a maturing derivatives market that amplifies intraday volatility. Overall, Bitcoin is in a late-cycle consolidation: long-term holders are reducing risk, miners are offloading, and short-term buyers are underwater. The $97,000–$100,000 range will be crucial through upcoming Fed meetings. Holding this zone could pave the way for a bullish rebound in early 2026, while a break below may trigger a capitulation similar to past market resets.

La Culex presale (CULEX) has entered Stage 3 (“Bug Spray Dip”), selling 431 million tokens at $0.00002274 and raising over $8,000. The project’s high-yield staking, referral incentives and scheduled token burns aim to tighten supply ahead of a potential $0.007 listing price—implying a 30,683% ROI. Chainlink (LINK) trades near $17, with an $11.84 billion market cap, $1.23 billion daily volume and 86% bullish sentiment, underscoring its resilience amid volatility and its leading role in DeFi oracles. Monero (XMR) remains a top privacy play at $324.34, with a $5.98 billion market cap, $176.5 million daily volume and 74% bullish sentiment thanks to its ring signatures and stealth addresses. Traders should balance the high-risk, high-reward potential of La Culex presale with the proven stability of Chainlink and Monero, conducting thorough due diligence and allocating capital responsibly.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticized China’s threat to weaponize rare earth exports as a strategic miscalculation, accelerating US efforts to diversify critical mineral supply chains by investing in Australian, Canadian and domestic processing to counter Beijing’s 60% mining and 85% processing dominance. He also noted China’s soybean tariffs have stalled US exports—down from 31 million metric tons in 2017 to near zero—hitting everyday farmers hardest. Bessent confirmed progress on ByteDance’s TikTok divestment: US ownership must fall below 20%, the app’s algorithm retrained under American oversight, and six of seven board seats held by US citizens by January 20, 2026. These measures reflect a strategic shift toward supply chain resilience, digital security and broader US-China trade tensions.

Standard Chartered forecasts tokenized assets expanding from $35 billion today to $2 trillion by 2028. Stablecoins, with a combined market cap above $308 billion—led by USDT and USDC and supported by DAI, USDe and USDS—will underlie much of this growth. Geoffrey Kendrick, head of digital asset research, predicts tokenized assets in money market funds and listed equities will each reach $750 billion, with the remainder split across debt, commodities, private equity and real estate. Institutional adoption and blockchain infrastructure upgrades by banks and asset managers are accelerating the shift to tokenized assets. Firms such as Oracle and IPDN have already begun tokenizing traditional securities. Traders should monitor stablecoins, DeFi protocols and Ethereum network upgrades for new opportunities as tokenized assets drive faster, global transactions and enhanced liquidity.

XRP fell 10.8% in October—its worst monthly decline since April 2025—according to CryptoRank. Early gains had raised Uptober rally hopes, but mid-month consolidations and broader crypto market pressure erased returns. Year-to-date, XRP remains a top performer, with notable rallies including 46% in January and 35% in July. Traders are now eyeing the November debut of the first U.S. spot XRP ETF and ongoing Ripple network developments as potential catalysts. Technical indicators, such as a neutral RSI and steady on-chain accumulation by long-term holders, suggest underlying support. However, profit-taking and global economic uncertainty weighed on October’s performance. Market participants will watch ETF approvals closely, which could attract institutional capital and fuel renewed bullish momentum.

Sei (SEI) surged 15% ahead of its Robinhood listing, which opened trading to over 25 million users. Contrary to typical post-listing rallies, SEI price fell 8% to around $0.18 amid a broader crypto sell-off triggered by Fed rate fears and $1.2 billion in long liquidations. Total crypto market cap dipped by $200 billion to $3.7 trillion. On-chain fundamentals remain solid: 2.65 billion SEI TVL, a 14.8% rise in stablecoin supply to $168 million, 90% higher transaction volume and 13.7 million unique wallets in gaming. Technicals show an RSI near 36, a bullish MACD crossover and TD Sequential buy signal, but a 50/200-day death cross warns of potential downside to $0.1676. Key support at $0.19 must hold for a rebound toward $0.20–$0.31.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has continued profit-taking by selling free airdropped meme coins for 15,170 USDC. This offload marks another instance of converting unsolicited token distributions into stablecoin, reflecting his ongoing liquidity management strategy. Although the sale volume is modest compared to overall market activity, traders often view such moves as sentiment indicators. Market participants should monitor any additional offloads by Vitalik and other large holders for short-term price cues, while recognizing that past sales of meme coins have had limited impact on broader price trends.

On October 30, Singapore police invoked Singapore sanctions to restrain assets linked to Chen Zhi, founder of Prince Group. They seized over S$165 million in bank deposits, real estate, securities, a yacht, 11 vehicles and luxury collectibles. This asset seizure marks a significant step in the global effort to disrupt cryptocurrency scams. The operation aligns with coordinated US and UK sanctions that have already targeted Chen Zhi’s network and led the US Treasury to confiscate more than US$15 billion in assets, including Bitcoin holdings and London real estate. These Singapore sanctions strengthen regional anti-money laundering measures and block illicit fund flows. Crypto traders should monitor these developments closely. Heightened regulatory enforcement can affect market liquidity and sentiment, especially for Bitcoin and other digital assets.

Bitcoin marks the 17th anniversary of its white paper, ‘Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System’, published by Satoshi Nakamoto in October 2008. The Bitcoin white paper introduced a decentralized proof-of-work network and launched the genesis block in January 2009. Since then, Bitcoin has grown into a mainstream asset with a market capitalization above $2 trillion. In October, Bitcoin fell 3.5%, triggering its first red October since 2018. This market correction drove BTC to a four-month low near $104,000, but analysts view it as healthy deleveraging. Network security and transaction volumes remain stable, and institutional demand persists. Historical data show average October gains near 20%, though the month is prone to volatility. Past red Octobers often preceded rallies, suggesting this dip could offer buy opportunities ahead of a potential rebound.

Venezuela plans to integrate Bitcoin and stablecoins into its national banking infrastructure by December 2025 through Conexus, the state payment network handling 40% of electronic transactions. The blockchain-based interbank platform represents a landmark crypto banking integration, enabling local banks to offer Bitcoin custody, peer-to-peer transfers and cryptocurrency-to-fiat conversion for major stablecoins like USDT under a regulated framework. Two approved applications are already live, bringing formal banking safeguards to crypto assets, improving security, transparency and financial inclusion while reducing reliance on unregulated exchanges. Analysts say this crypto banking integration sets a global precedent for leveraging stablecoin adoption as a hedge against hyperinflation and bolivar depreciation, and may open new on-ramps for remittances. Traders should monitor stablecoin demand and remittance flows for potential market opportunities.

MEXC has ended its controversial fund freeze by releasing $3.1 million to the pseudonymous trader known as White Whale. The exchange froze the assets in July under automated AML risk control protocols without prior notice. In response, White Whale launched a $2.5 million social media campaign pressing MEXC to resolve the issue, including calls for action in Malaysia. On October 3, 2025, Chief Strategy Officer Cecilia Hsueh publicly apologised for mishandling communication and confirmed the funds were available for withdrawal. The trader plans to distribute the recovered capital to 20,000 supporters and charitable causes. The episode has drawn criticism of MEXC’s fund freeze policies, with reports of hundreds of similar automatic holdings blocks. Following the apology, MEXC’s native MX token fell 3.5% from $2.30 to $2.22 (Nansen data). This MX token decline underscores shaken confidence among crypto traders. The incident highlights the need for clearer communication and transparent risk management in centralized exchanges.

Institutional investors are set to channel capital into established altcoins XRP and ADA during the 2025 altcoin season, driven by ETF potential and regulatory clarity. CoinQuant CEO Maen Ftouni noted at the Global Blockchain Congress that ETF filings lifted XRP interest by over 30%, explaining recent ETF-driven rallies. Economist Alex Kruger warns that market saturation—over 26 million tokens—will limit a broad market rally. He predicts short-lived price surges in ETF-eligible coins rather than a prolonged altcoin season. Traders should focus on high-liquidity “dinosaur” tokens, monitor ETF developments, and adjust portfolios for both short-term rallies and long-term resilience.

XRP has regained bullish momentum as whale accumulation and ETF optimism converge. On-chain data show exchange reserves fell 3.64% to $6.79 billion, with $4.75 million in net outflows signaling reduced sell pressure and increased buy-side demand. Meanwhile, Canary Funds’ amended S-1 filing removed delaying clauses for a spot XRP ETF, targeting automatic approval by mid-November pending Nasdaq clearance. Technically, XRP holds support near $2.45 after forming higher lows and is testing resistance at $2.49. A decisive break above the $2.70 descending trendline could trigger a rally toward the key $3.12 resistance, with potential to extend to $3.65. Traders should watch support around $2.45 and resistance between $2.70 and $3.12 for breakout opportunities. The combination of ETF catalysts, on-chain accumulation, and bullish technical indicators underpins a favorable outlook for XRP.