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Crypto prices dipped 1.5% ahead of today’s Federal Reserve policy meeting, with Bitcoin trading near $113,000 and Ethereum around $4,016. Major altcoins including BNB, XRP and Solana also eased, dragging the total market cap to about $3.9 trillion. Market indicators showed open interest steady near $165 billion and a neutral Crypto Fear & Greed Index at 50–51, while liquidations climbed to $521 million mostly from long positions. Futures traders price in a 96–97% probability of a 25 bp rate cut to 3.75–4.00% after softer inflation data. Despite the dip in crypto prices, institutional demand remains robust, with spot Bitcoin ETFs seeing $149–202 million and Ethereum ETFs $134–246 million in recent inflows. A dovish Fed outcome could lift Bitcoin toward $115,000–$118,000, whereas a hawkish tone may retest support at $108,000. Traders now await Chair Powell’s press conference for fresh volatility signals.

Coins.ph has appointed web3 advocate Amira Alawi as Global Marketing Director to spearhead its international expansion across Thailand, Australia, Brazil, Mauritius, and the MENA region. She will unify global brand campaigns, forge strategic fintech and DeFi partnerships, and drive creator-led Web3 education. Alawi will also oversee the rollout of Coins.xyz, a cross-border payments and DeFi onboarding platform for emerging economies. Through 2025, Coins.ph plans four priorities: transparency in global campaigns, strong fintech and DeFi alliances, Web3 literacy programs, and enhanced security and compliance. Building on its Asia-Pacific success, the platform has cut its USDT/PHP trading spread to 0.03% for high-volume trades on its TradeDesk until December 2025. Licensed by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas since 2014, Coins.ph empowers millions with seamless fiat-to-crypto services, remittance, and payment solutions, underscoring its commitment to scalable and responsible growth.

South Korea’s stablecoin regulation debate intensified after the Bank of Korea (BOK) proposed a bank-only issuance model and a ban on stablecoin yields. Dr. Sangmin Seo, chair of the Kaia DLT Foundation, criticized the bank-led approach as illogical and warned that a total yield ban would hinder stablecoin adoption and utility. He urged the BOK to establish clear stablecoin regulation for all issuers—banking and non-banking—covering risk mitigation, capital requirements and anti-money laundering standards. At least eight major banks plan won-pegged stablecoin launches in late 2025 and early 2026, while Naver Financial’s pending acquisition of Dunamu (Upbit) signals further market expansion. Clear rules, Seo believes, will foster competition, mitigate monetary risks and drive broader stablecoin adoption.

This guide presents a structured 10-step ChatGPT workflow to serve as a crypto trading assistant focused on systematic risk management. It outlines roles, prompt templates, data ingestion, risk thresholds, and automated checklists for pre-trade stress tests, technical analysis, and post-trade review. ChatGPT merges derivatives metrics, on-chain liquidity, and narrative sentiment to generate structured alerts on leverage clusters, liquidity shifts, and sentiment-technical divergences. Traders follow a three-phase daily routine—pre-market briefing, pre-trade checks, and post-trade audit—with threshold-based triggers and a numbered risk rating. Consistent prompts and vetted data sources prevent model hallucinations, while direct dashboard validation ensures human oversight. This approach helps traders maintain discipline, reduce emotional bias, and prepare for market fragility without replacing human judgment.

President Donald Trump will discuss easing U.S. export restrictions on Nvidia Blackwell chips with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the APEC summit. He told CNBC aboard Air Force One he may approve a reduced-capability Blackwell chips model, following July’s clearance of H20 GPUs to China. Nvidia stock jumped nearly 2% in U.S. after-hours trading on the prospect of relaxed curbs. At the same APEC summit, officials will also address fentanyl imports, rare-earth export controls and U.S. agricultural issues amid a truce set to expire on November 10 with 100% tariffs threatened if no deal is reached.

XRP Elliott Wave analysis shows a stall at the $2.82 resistance, marking a potential Wave 4 peak. Failure to clear this level could trigger a Wave 5 downturn toward the 0.618 Fibonacci zone between $1.35 and $1.46, creating a prime buy zone. Traders should note cross-exchange discrepancies—Binance briefly dipped to $0.77 while Coinbase saw milder losses—and key supports at $2.80 and $2.10 based on volume profile. Conversely, a decisive break above $2.82 would confirm a Wave 3 rally, targeting $6.50 and possibly $10. XRP Elliott Wave traders must watch these zones for strategic entries and risk management.

Crypto inflows surged to $921 million last week, reversing the prior week’s $513 million outflow. This jump followed softer US CPI data showing core inflation at 0.2%, fueling hopes for Federal Reserve rate cuts. Bitcoin inflows hit $931 million—a new weekly record—pushing year-to-date flows to $30.2 billion and cumulative inflows since the Fed easing cycle began to $9.4 billion. Ethereum saw $169 million in outflows amid broader market caution. Regionally, the US led with $843 million in inflows, Germany added $502 million, while Switzerland recorded $359 million in outflows due to asset reallocations. Altcoins held mixed momentum: Solana attracted $29.4 million, and XRP drew $84.3 million. Global trading volumes rose to $39 billion, surpassing the $28 billion average and underlining improved liquidity. Analysts say the surge in crypto inflows reflects renewed investor optimism and priced-in Fed rate cuts. Traders should watch upcoming FOMC decisions and Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s remarks for potential market-moving surprises.

Bitcoin price surged above $116,000 during Wall Street trading, gaining 1.6% as traders prepare for the Fed’s FOMC rate decision. With a 25bp cut widely anticipated, Bitcoin price retested resistance near $117,000. Analysts highlight an inverse correlation with gold, driving bullish momentum, while cautioning on a potential pullback to fill the CME futures gap around $111,000. Bitcoin price faces low trading volumes and bearish technical divergences, raising questions about the rally’s sustainability. Traders are monitoring on-chain indicators and Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s comments for clearer policy guidance. This mixed outlook underlines the balance between short-term upside potential and correction risks ahead of the FOMC meeting.

XRP open interest on Binance has tumbled back to mid-year lows, reflecting a broad leverage reset across derivatives. While open interest plunged below previous troughs, XRP’s price has held above $2.60, suggesting speculative positions have been flushed and strong hands remain in control. On-chain data from CryptoQuant and analyst CryptosRus point to rising accumulation by dormant addresses and consistent spot demand. Historically, similar XRP open interest resets preceded major breakouts—from $0.70 to $3.50—and technicals now show a rebound off ascending channel support with key resistance at $2.80. Traders should watch for renewed liquidity and a decisive push above $2.80 to target the next upside leg around $3.00–$3.50.

Ethereum institutional inflows jumped 138% year-over-year to 6.8 million ETH, dwarfing Bitcoin’s 36% gain to 1.3 million BTC. Spot ETF purchases, 3–5% staking yields and growing DeFi and tokenization use cases are driving the rally. The Dencun upgrade and a 45% quarterly surge in transaction volume add further bullish catalysts. According to Alphractal, only 4 of 55 altcoins have outperformed Bitcoin in the past 60 days, signaling a low-breadth accumulation phase before a broader altcoin rotation. Early-cycle tokens like SNX and BNB are already showing relative strength, while a multi-year wedge breakout hints at an upcoming rally led by Ethereum. Traders should watch for rising risk appetite and diversify into leading altcoins to capture potential upside.

French MP Éric Ciotti has proposed a CBDC ban on the ECB-led digital euro. Instead, the motion promotes euro-pegged stablecoins and broader crypto investment, citing the US GENIUS Act. The resolution urges the EU to deviate from Basel III prudential standards. It calls for new rules to accept crypto as collateral and to enable staking. Ciotti also proposes that France hold 2% of Bitcoin’s supply (around 420,000 BTC, worth $48 billion) in strategic reserves. Supporters argue that stablecoins and a Bitcoin reserve will strengthen financial sovereignty. Critics warn a CBDC ban could hinder innovation and privacy. If passed, the proposal could boost stablecoin volumes and institutional Bitcoin participation across Europe, signaling a significant shift in crypto regulation.

PayFi platforms in the UAE now face stringent compliance under VARA, ADGM, CBUAE and DIFC. From 2025, PayFi providers must secure VASP licenses with minimum capital, enforce robust AML/CFT, KYC/CDD and data security measures to operate in Dubai and Abu Dhabi free zones. Regulators have imposed over AED20 million in fines—most notably against Fuze for AML lapses and 19 unlicensed VASPs—while the DIFC fined breaches under PDPL and the Central Bank penalized OFAC sanctions failures. Cross-border requirements add OFAC sanction screenings and MiCA-style reserve disclosures for euro-pegged tokens. Crypto traders should adjust strategies to account for heightened PayFi regulation risk: conduct due diligence on VASP licenses, integrate on-chain monitoring and sanctions firewalls, perform regular security audits and plan licensing pathways. Early compliance offers a competitive edge, unlocking tax incentives, sandbox access and advanced infrastructure in the UAE’s evolving PayFi market.

An on-chain analysis shows a prominent Bitcoin whale transferred 200 BTC (approx. $22.5m) to Kraken, bringing its total exchange inflows over the past two weeks to 5,803 BTC (around $649.6m). The Bitcoin whale’s sustained BTC deposit pattern into Kraken often signals rising sell pressure and precedes heightened volatility, as large holders may liquidate or rebalance positions. Traders should monitor Bitcoin exchange reserves, on-chain metrics, and trading volumes for clues of potential downward pressure on BTC prices.

Early-stage token BullZilla is nearing a $1M crypto presale milestone, selling 31 billion BZIL tokens at $0.00019906 in its current stage. The BullZilla presale has attracted over 3,300 holders, projecting a 2,548%–3,361% ROI. Staking rewards and token-burn mechanics support BullZilla’s high-risk, high-reward outlook. Meanwhile, Bitcoin consolidates between its 100-day and 200-day moving averages, testing key resistance at $116,000. Sustained gains above this level could trigger a breakout toward $120,000–$122,000. Layer-1 network TRON, with a $28 billion market cap and 94.66 billion tokens circulating, is set to go public via a reverse merger. Lower fees and expanding DeFi activity boost TRON’s institutional appeal. Traders should weigh the BullZilla presale’s potential against Bitcoin’s structural setup and TRON’s long-term stability when positioning portfolios.

Hyperliquid HYPE rallied 7% to $47, extending a 31% weekly surge as $25 million in weekly stablecoin inflows fueled on-chain growth. Protocol revenue reached a record $20.19 million last week. Total Value Locked on its Layer 1 chain climbed above $2.41 billion, ranking ninth among L1 blockchains. Perpetual trading volume jumped 35.9% to $58.08 billion, outpacing rivals. HYPE stakers earned $90.07 million in rewards this month, indicating strong long-term confidence and limited sell pressure. Hyperliquid HYPE’s Money Flow Index stands at 63.37, signaling sustained capital inflows. Key resistance sits near $48; a breakout could test the $59 all-time high, while failure may trigger a pullback below the trendline. Traders should monitor stablecoin inflows, TVL growth, perpetual volume, and staking yields for timely entry points.

OpenAI reports that ChatGPT processes over 1.9 million self-harm queries weekly, including more than 1 million suicide-related messages. ChatGPT sessions have a median length of 33 messages. To improve AI safety and mental health support, the company updated its GPT-5 model after consulting over 170 experts. The update boosts appropriate responses by 65% and raises compliance with suicide prevention guidelines to 91%. It also adds clarifying questions, empathetic replies, and crisis hotline contacts. Enhanced moderation filters detect high-risk language, escalate cases for human review, and introduce benchmarks for emotional reliance, non-suicidal crises, parental controls and age detection. Amid a lawsuit and state AG warnings, OpenAI’s responsible AI measures underline its commitment to user safety. Traders should note the growing role of AI in compliance and tech regulation, while the broader market impact remains neutral.

ChainOpera AI (COAI) plunged over 31% in 24 hours as investors rotated capital toward established AI-focused tokens such as Bittensor (TAO) and Virtual Protocol (VIRTUAL). Trading volume for COAI rose only 5%, while TAO and VIRTUAL saw gains of 10% daily and 61% weekly, respectively. Technical indicators show COAI testing its critical $4 support zone for a third time. Historically, maintaining this level has triggered rallies toward $20–$30. A break below $4 could drive prices down to $1.82, according to Market Prophit data. Despite prevalent bearish retail sentiment, muted institutional interest and a potential MACD crossover hint at fading selling momentum. Traders should monitor volume spikes and support at $4 to gauge a short-term rebound. Liquidity clusters near $5 and $6 mark initial upside targets, while resistance lies between $20 and $25. In the broader AI crypto sector, capital rotation toward larger AI tokens underscores sector dynamics. Deep pullbacks in top-performing altcoins like ChainOpera AI may offer attractive entry points for traders seeking high-risk, high-reward opportunities.

Coinbase delists six low-liquidity altcoin trading pairs—MASK-USDT, MASK-EUR, MINA-USDT, GMT-USDT, AXS-BTC and SNX-BTC—effective October 30, 2025 (00:00 Beijing time). Coinbase delists these pairs to consolidate liquidity amid declining trading volumes and order-book depth. Affected tokens (MASK, MINA, GMT, AXS and SNX) remain tradable on USD-denominated order books via Coinbase Advanced. Additionally, the AXS-BTC pair will shift to limit-only mode on both coinbase.com and Coinbase Exchange, allowing order placement and cancellation but blocking market orders. Following the announcement, MASK jumped 5%, GMT gained 1% and AXS dipped 2%, highlighting potential volatility. Traders should review alternative pairs and prepare for liquidity shifts.

Tether plans to exit Fairshake and form its own US political action committee (PAC) to strengthen its crypto lobbying efforts. The stablecoin issuer will establish a US-based entity by end-2025 to comply with political donation rules. CEO Paolo Ardoino said stakeholders are dissatisfied with Fairshake’s approach and want direct influence on US elections. Former Trump crypto adviser Bo Hines will lead the new entity. Tether is also in talks with other crypto PACs, including Cantor Fitzgerald’s under Howard Lutnick, to refine its political contribution strategy. Traders should monitor Tether’s political strategy and crypto donations, as they could shape stablecoin regulation and market dynamics.

Elon Musk launched GroKipedia, an open-source AI encyclopedia powered by Grok AI. The platform went live on October 27 after a short delay to remove suspected propaganda. It now hosts over 885,000 articles. Users can request new pages, edits, or deletions, while Grok AI reviews each submission and holds final editorial control. GroKipedia contrasts with Wikipedia’s volunteer editors, relying on automated moderation. The service briefly crashed at launch but is now stable. Critics warn the AI may reflect Musk’s viewpoints and far-right perspectives. The editorial and fact-checking processes remain undisclosed. For crypto traders, the direct market impact is neutral, as no cryptocurrency is directly involved, though increased trust in Musk’s AI could influence crypto discussion on X.

Bitcoin is trading in a tight $110,000–$116,000 range as traders await this week’s key catalysts: the Federal Reserve’s expected 25 basis-point rate cut and the US-China trade summit. Technical indicators show that a daily close above $116,000 is needed to confirm a bullish breakout, but heavy sell walls around $116,000–$118,000 on Binance and Coinbase are capping upside. Futures markets have seen $49.8 million in short liquidations over the past 12 hours, and open interest has recovered to $31.5 billion from $28.1 billion, though still below the $40.4 billion peak. Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $260 million in net inflows over the past three days, including $477 million on Oct. 21. On-chain data indicates large investors are selling rallies while retail traders buy dips around $112,000–$113,000, prompting traders to trim leverage ahead of these events. Until the Fed decision and trade talks conclude, volatility is likely to persist, keeping Bitcoin in its current trading band.

French MP Éric Ciotti has proposed establishing a state-supervised national Bitcoin reserve to diversify France’s assets and hedge against fiat inflation. The plan calls for a public administrative body to acquire BTC through energy-powered mining using surplus nuclear and hydroelectric capacity, daily purchases funded by reallocating 25% of Livret A and LDDS savings deposits (around €15 million per day), and seized cryptocurrencies from legal proceedings. Ciotti’s draft legislation also allows tax payments in BTC, opposes a digital euro, endorses euro-pegged stablecoins, and offers streamlined crypto registration, lower transaction taxes, and miner incentives. He estimates up to 55,000 BTC could be secured annually, potentially rivaling early adopters like El Salvador. However, UDR’s limited seats in the National Assembly and broader political resistance pose significant barriers to implementation despite its bullish signal for market demand.

SharpLink, a leading digital asset treasury firm, has allocated $200 million worth of ETH to the ConsenSys-backed Layer 2 network Linea. The firm deployed ETH across major DeFi liquidity pools on Linea, including Aave and Curve, to enhance yield opportunities and boost network activity. By channeling substantial ETH into Layer 2 DeFi, SharpLink aims to deepen liquidity, raise total value locked (TVL), and attract more institutional investors with lower fees and faster settlements. Traders can expect increased on-chain volume, richer liquidity pools, and new trading opportunities as ETH flows into Linea. This move underscores growing institutional confidence in Ethereum scaling solutions and follows a broader trend of treasury diversification into Layer 2 ecosystems.

Polygon Labs has integrated Manifold Trading’s execution engine into its AggLayer infrastructure, bringing institutional-grade liquidity to the Polygon DeFi ecosystem. By deploying Manifold’s data-driven market making and on-chain arbitrage strategies across major Polygon decentralized exchanges, the collaboration aims to deliver tighter spreads, consistent pricing and continuous two-sided liquidity. The phased rollout aligns with the recent Rio upgrade, on-chain proof-of-reserves initiative and new compliance features to attract fintechs, neobanks and other institutional investors. According to Maria Adamjee, head of investor relations, deep, stable liquidity is foundational to a mature DeFi market, while Manifold’s Noah Hanover highlights expected improvements in market stability and depth at scale. Following the announcement, Polygon’s native token POL traded near $0.20. Traders should monitor the enhanced order routing and automated market-making tools for signs of increased capital inflows and improved price efficiency in Polygon’s DeFi liquidity pools.

CoinGlass data reveals an unprecedented XRP liquidation imbalance in the XRP/USDT derivatives market, with a 293,152% long-to-short ratio over one hour. A minor 0.4% price dip triggered $109,117 in long liquidations versus just $37 for shorts. XRP, the fourth-largest cryptocurrency by market cap at $183 billion, then rebounded 1.66% to a daily high. The XRP liquidation imbalance highlights how high leverage can magnify small swings into outsized losses. Traders should monitor leverage levels and liquidation heatmaps to manage risk in volatile futures trading.

Monad airdrop reveal has gone live, allowing eligible testnet users and community members to view interactive token allocations. Participants must lock profiles and open mystery boxes to gradually unveil their share. The project employs robust bot filtering to ensure fair token allocation and prevent sybil attacks. After revealing allocations, a secure claim portal will open; traders should monitor official channels, verify eligibility, and follow anti-phishing guidelines. Built as an EVM-compatible blockchain with parallel execution targeting up to 10,000 TPS, Monad aims to address Layer 1 scalability without sacrificing decentralization. Traders can track the Monad airdrop process, strategize positions, and engage early by using testnets, future DApps, and community channels to reinforce network growth.

Bitcoin leverage in derivatives markets surged to $37.63 billion in open interest as traders bet on a Federal Reserve rate cut to 4.00–4.25%. The buildup in leveraged positions propelled Bitcoin from around $107,600 to over $116,000. Market pricing on Myriad shows a 92.6% chance of a 25 bps cut. Bitget CEO Gracy Chen predicts Bitcoin could test $118,000–$120,000 by month-end if support holds above $112,000, though elevated leverage may add volatility. Traders should monitor open interest and leverage metrics closely, as high Bitcoin leverage can amplify short-term swings and impact long-term stability.

PayPal has partnered exclusively with OpenAI to integrate ChatGPT payments using its wallet and the Agentic Commerce Protocol (ACP), enabling Instant Checkout inside ChatGPT across bank, crypto, and card funding with buyer protection. From early 2026, merchants in apparel, beauty, electronics, and home improvement can list products directly in ChatGPT without separate integration, as PayPal handles routing and payment validation via its ACP server. PayPal will support the open-source ACP and OpenAI’s delegated payments API for card processing, leveraging buyer and seller protection, dispute resolution, and security infrastructure. This move builds on PayPal’s AI commerce suite, including its PYUSD stablecoin with over $2.5 billion supply, and peer-to-peer BTC, ETH, and LTC transfers within its app. It also extends ChatGPT Enterprise to 24,000+ employees. The integration of ChatGPT payments marks a significant advance in AI-powered in-app commerce, offering crypto traders streamlined transaction flows and enhanced security.

Glassnode data shows Bitcoin illiquid supply has dropped by 62,000 BTC since mid-October, taking off-market coins down to 14.303 million BTC. This shift in Bitcoin illiquid supply follows yearlong selling by mid-size wallets (0.1–100 BTC), boosting liquid supply. The wider availability has pressured the price from over $125,000 in early October to roughly $115,000 today. Momentum traders have largely exited, and dip-buyers have not absorbed the extra coins. Meanwhile, whale accumulation has picked up: large wallets added 16,300 BTC in the past 30 days. Binance’s BTC reserves also fell to about 613,000 BTC, signaling private accumulation. Analysts now expect Bitcoin to trade in a $108,000–$115,000 range unless new buying demand emerges. Traders should monitor Bitcoin illiquid supply trends and whale activity to gauge upcoming volatility and identify trading opportunities.