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Analysts warn the recent crash may not signal the market bottom as traders brace for further volatility Bitcoin (BTC) hovered near the $110,000 mark on Saturday, stabilizing after what analysts are calling the largest liquidation event in crypto history, wiping out over $20 billion in leveraged positions within a single day. The cascade was triggered by renewed US-China trade tensions after President Donald Trump announced steep tariffs on Chinese imports — a move that rattled risk markets globally. Equities tumbled, with the S&P 500 sliding 2.7%, while gold surged above $4,000 per ounce as investors rushed toward safe-haven assets. On…

Users report frozen accounts, failed stop-losses, and flash crashes as $200B is wiped from crypto markets Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, is facing intense criticism after traders reported frozen accounts, unresponsive stop-loss orders, and abrupt price collapses during one of the year’s sharpest market crashes. The turmoil came just hours after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 100% tariff on Chinese imports, triggering widespread panic across global markets. In crypto, the resulting liquidation wave erased nearly $200 billion from total market capitalization within a day. As volatility spiked, multiple coins — including Enjin (ENJ) and Cosmos (ATOM) — briefly…

Digital Asset Experiences Extreme Volatility as Prices Briefly Crash to $1.64 Amid Massive Trading Volume Surge XRP witnessed one of its most turbulent trading sessions in recent history, plummeting approximately 40% during intraday trading before recovering significant ground. The dramatic sell-off saw prices plunge to a low of $1.64 before buyers emerged, pushing the digital asset back to the $2.36 level by session’s end. The violent price movement represented one of XRP’s largest single-day percentage declines, triggering widespread liquidations across derivative platforms. Trading volume exploded during the event, surging to 164% above the 30-day average as panic selling engulfed the market. The rapid descent violated multiple critical support…

Central banks worldwide are ramping up gold purchases to levels unseen since the 1990s, signaling a growing mistrust in fiat currencies and a renewed appetite for tangible assets, according to a new Deutsche Bank report titled “Gold’s Reign, Bitcoin’s Rise.” The report reveals that gold now represents 24% of official reserves, marking its highest share in over three decades. This surge reflects a strategic pivot by monetary authorities amid persistent inflation, rising geopolitical tensions, and doubts about long-term dollar stability. Analysts say the “gold rush” underscores a return to financial sovereignty as nations seek to diversify away from fiat exposure.…

Market confidence fades as Bitcoin slides below $103K and traders face $19 billion in liquidations The crypto market’s mood has shifted sharply into fear after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 100% tariff on Chinese imports, triggering a steep sell-off across digital assets. According to data from Alternative.me, the Crypto Fear & Greed Index dropped to 27, marking its lowest level in nearly six months. The index had stood at a “Greed” reading of 64 just a day earlier, highlighting a swift sentiment reversal as Bitcoin’s price tumbled. Bitcoin (BTC) briefly fell to $102,000 on Binance’s perpetual futures, down from…

Technical Breakdown Reveals Double-Digit Percentage Drop Amidst Broader Market Uncertainty Dog coin has experienced a significant technical breakdown this week, plummeting approximately 21.16% in value according to weekly chart data. The asset, which is now testing critical support levels, saw its price fall to $0.000519 amid a broader market downturn that has investors closely monitoring key technical indicators. The weekly chart reveals a decisive break below previous consolidation patterns, with the asset closing the week with substantial losses. Trading volume remained elevated during the decline, suggesting strong selling pressure and a lack of sustained buyer interest at current price levels. Market technicians note the price has…

Institutional demand surges as spot Bitcoin ETFs attract billions despite market jitters from Trump’s China tariff warning Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States have maintained their “Uptober” momentum, recording $2.71 billion in net inflows over the past week, according to data from SoSoValue. The surge underscores renewed institutional confidence in digital assets even as broader markets reacted to geopolitical tensions. Total assets under management (AUM) for U.S. Bitcoin ETFs rose to $158.96 billion as of Friday—representing roughly 7% of Bitcoin’s total market capitalization. “Capital keeps flowing into BTC as allocators double down on the digital gold conviction…

Technical indicators reveal renewed selling pressure after NEAR breaks below its key accumulation range The cryptocurrency NEAR Protocol (NEAR/USDT) witnessed a sharp downturn this week, with prices dropping to around $2.40, testing crucial support levels that have held since mid-year. The decline follows a failure to sustain momentum above the $3.20 resistance zone, prompting traders to unwind long positions as broader market sentiment weakened. On the daily chart, NEAR has broken below its short-term consolidation zone, highlighted between $2.80 and $3.20, which acted as a strong accumulation range throughout August and September. The breach triggered stop-loss cascades and renewed selling…

Senator Charles Schwertner says Ethereum may soon qualify as Texas expands its Bitcoin reserve Texas could soon diversify its state-backed cryptocurrency holdings beyond Bitcoin, according to state Senator Charles Schwertner, author of the bill that established the Texas Strategic Bitcoin Reserve earlier this year. Speaking on Thursday, Schwertner said Ether (ETH) could be the next digital asset added to the fund if it maintains its market capitalization above the required threshold. Bitcoin First, but Not the Last Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed the Bitcoin reserve bill into law in June, allowing the state to hold digital assets in a “special…

BTC’s market control eases as capital rotation hints at renewed interest in major altcoins Bitcoin’s dominance in the cryptocurrency market has slipped from 63% to around 60%, signaling a potential shift in market sentiment as traders begin reallocating capital toward altcoins after weeks of Bitcoin-led momentum. After rallying sharply through early October, BTC dominance reached resistance near the 63% zone, aligning with a historical supply region that has repeatedly capped Bitcoin’s market share since 2021. Technical charts show a rejection from that key resistance, leading to a mild correction while still maintaining a long-term uptrend structure. “This pullback is natural…