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BTC Technicals Signal Weakness Amid Expanding Downtrend Channel Bitcoin (BTC) extended its recent decline on Tuesday, falling below the critical $102,500 mark and approaching its October lows, as traders watch for signs of renewed buying interest at major support zones. The world’s largest cryptocurrency is currently trading near $102,680, down roughly 3.6% on the day, according to Binance data. This decline places BTC at the lower boundary of a descending channel that has contained price action since mid-September. Analysts note that a sustained break below $102,000 could expose the next major support area near $99,000, where strong buying interest was…

Ripple’s enterprise-grade stablecoin achieves billion-dollar milestone in under a year, signaling rising competition in the USD-pegged sector Ripple’s US dollar–pegged stablecoin RLUSD has reached a $1 billion market capitalization, less than a year after its December 2024 launch — placing it among the top 10 USD stablecoins globally, according to recent market data. The milestone marks a 1,278% year-to-date increase in RLUSD’s market cap, a performance that reflects both institutional and retail adoption of Ripple’s growing payment ecosystem. The token first crossed the billion-dollar threshold on Monday, just days after climbing past $900 million on Oct. 24, based on CoinGecko…

Sharp Reversal From Demand Zone Sparks Breakout; Traders Watch Resistance Reaction Internet Computer (ICP) surged more than 30% in a single session, standing out as one of the day’s strongest large-cap performers while the broader crypto market remained under pressure. The unexpected rally followed a decisive bounce from a long-tested support region, signaling a shift in momentum after months of tight range trading. The move began as price reclaimed the upper boundary of a multi-week accumulation block near the low-$3 zone, then accelerated through the mid-range supply area around $3.70. The breakout was backed by a noticeable spike in volume,…

The firms’ filings reveal minimal management fees as they prepare to debut XRP and Dogecoin ETFs through unconventional routes amid the ongoing SEC shutdown. Bitwise and Grayscale Push Forward With XRP, Dogecoin ETFs Two of the largest digital asset managers, Bitwise and Grayscale, have revealed the fee structures for their upcoming XRP and Dogecoin (DOGE) exchange-traded funds, signaling that both firms are moving forward even without direct approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). According to regulatory filings, Bitwise plans to charge a 0.34% annual management fee for its Bitwise XRP ETF, while Grayscale will impose a 0.35%…

Web of interconnected loans and collateral reveals deeper systemic risks in decentralized finance Independent analysts have traced more than $285 million in potential exposure across the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem following Stream Finance’s $93 million loss, highlighting how interconnected lending markets are amplifying risk across multiple blockchains. The breakdown, released by YieldsAndMore (YAM) — a network of DeFi researchers and onchain analysts — shows Stream’s liabilities spread across at least seven networks, implicating major counterparties such as Elixir, MEV Capital, Varlamore, TelosC, and Re7 Labs. According to YAM’s data, Stream’s synthetic assets — xUSD, xBTC, and xETH — were rehypothecated…

Budget Chinese models QWEN3 and DeepSeek deliver better trading returns than heavily funded global rivals In a surprising outcome that challenges assumptions about artificial intelligence performance, two Chinese AI chatbots outperformed OpenAI’s ChatGPT and other leading global models in a live autonomous cryptocurrency trading competition that concluded on Tuesday. The models, QWEN3 MAX and DeepSeek, finished first and second respectively, delivering stronger returns despite being developed on significantly smaller budgets. According to trading data from CoinGlass, QWEN3 was the only AI to post positive returns, generating a profit of $751, representing a 7.5% gain on its starting balance. All other…

Descending Triangle Tightens; Traders Monitor Key Support for Continuation Signal XRP slid roughly 7% in the latest session, continuing a controlled retreat as price action compressed inside a tightening technical formation. The token moved toward a critical support band near the mid-$2.20s, where buyers have historically stepped in, yet the tone of trading signaled caution rather than aggressive accumulation. This decline follows repeated attempts to reclaim overhead supply zones, with each rally stalling beneath prior distribution levels. The chart now reflects a descending triangle structure, marked by lower highs converging on a flat support base—typically a bearish continuation signal if…

Milestone marks a breakthrough for blockchain integration in the $100 trillion global fund industry UBS has successfully executed the first onchain redemption of a tokenized investment fund, using Chainlink’s Digital Transfer Agent (DTA) standard. The transaction, conducted on Ethereum, marks a pivotal step toward merging traditional finance with blockchain infrastructure — a move that could transform how global funds operate. The live transaction involved the UBS USD Money Market Investment Fund Token (uMINT), a tokenized version of a money market fund designed to bring greater transparency and efficiency to fund operations. The redemption was distributed and settled onchain through DigiFT,…

Meme-Asset Slides Toward Major Support; Traders Eye Key Levels for Stabilization Dogecoin continued its downward trajectory, shedding roughly 9% in the latest session as momentum weakened across speculative altcoins. The move drove the token toward a critical demand zone near the mid-$0.16 region, where price has historically attracted dip-buyers. However, the current reaction remains muted, underscoring cautious sentiment as broader liquidity thins. The chart shows a clear breakdown from a short-term consolidation range following repeated failures to reclaim resistance near $0.23. Earlier in the year, DOGE escaped a prolonged descending channel, sparking optimism among momentum traders. Yet recent price action…

The FTX Recovery Trust backed off its controversial bid to freeze creditor payouts in countries like China and Russia, but warned it could renew the motion in the future. FTX Drops Restricted Countries Motion Amid Creditor Backlash The FTX Recovery Trust, which oversees the bankruptcy proceedings of the collapsed crypto exchange, has officially withdrawn its motion to limit creditor distributions in several “restricted foreign jurisdictions,” including China, Russia, Saudi Arabia, and Ukraine. The motion, filed in July 2025, sought to block or delay payouts to creditors in 49 countries due to what the trust described as “unclear or restrictive local…