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Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes said increasing US debt will force the Federal Reserve into “stealth QE,” injecting liquidity that could reignite Bitcoin’s next rally. Bitcoin’s recent dip below $100,000, its lowest level since June, has sparked concerns among crypto investors. Still, two well-known market figures offer an optimistic view of where Bitcoin may be headed. Bitwise chief investment officer Matt Hougan said the latest downturn reflects peak retail capitulation rather than the start of a deeper collapse. “Crypto retail is in max desperation,” he told CNBC’s Crypto World on Tuesday. “We’ve seen leverage blowouts... the market for sort of crypto native retail is just more depressed than I’ve ever seen it.” Hougan said there are more and more signs that the sell-off is nearing exhaustion. “When I go out and speak to institutions or financial advisers, they’re still excited to allocate to an asset class that if you pan back and look over the course of a year, is still delivering very strong returns,” he...

Bitcoin hovers near $100K after a 10% drop. Analysts eye key support and liquidity zones for signs of a possible rebound or breakdown.

In early October, Tom Lee and Arthur Hayes were confident that Bitcoin could still reach $250,000 by year-end, but analysts say half that figure is now unlikely. Bitcoin’s price appears to be losing steam, which may mean that the more optimistic forecasts for the end of 2025 may not materialize this year. However, analysts are divided on whether Bitcoin (BTC) will see renewed momentum in 2026. “We don’t expect crypto to go any higher than $125K USD in 2025,” ShapeShift analyst Houston Morgan said in comments viewed by Cointelegraph. That target is just below Bitcoin’s Oct. 4 all-time high of just over $126,000. Read more

Sequans shares fell 16% on Tuesday after the chip maker said it sold 970 Bitcoin to redeem half of its $189 million outstanding convertible debt. Shares in Sequans dropped by over 16% after selling 30% of its Bitcoin to redeem half of its convertible debt, a move the semiconductor company described as a “strategic asset reallocation.” “Our Bitcoin treasury strategy and our deep conviction in Bitcoin remain unchanged,” Sequans CEO Georges Karam said on Tuesday. “This transaction was a tactical decision aimed at unlocking shareholder value given current market conditions.” The sale cut the chip developer’s Bitcoin (BTC) stash from 3,234 BTC to 2,264 BTC, backsliding from its goal to accumulate 100,000 BTC over the next five years. Proceeds from the sale were used to cut its outstanding debt from $189 million to $94.5 million.  Read more

The companies saw profits and Bitcoin reserves rise in the third quarter of 2025 as they moved further into high-performance computing and energy development. Bitcoin miners MARA Holdings and Hut 8 posted strong third-quarter results on Tuesday, with both reporting sharply higher profits and expanding Bitcoin reserves.   MARA’s revenue climbed 92% year-over-year to $252 million in the third quarter of 2025, swinging from a $125 million loss to $123 million in net income over the period, while Hut 8’s revenue nearly doubled to $83.5 million with profits of $50.6 million.  Both miners also strengthened their balance sheets. MARA Holdings ended the quarter with 52,850 Bitcoin (BTC), nearly doubling its reserves from 26,747 BTC a year earlier. Hut 8 reported 13,696 BTC in its strategic reserve, up from 9,106 BTC in the same period last year. Read more

Crypto Twitter is filled with claims that “everyone is buying Bitcoin”, from Michael Saylor and BlackRock to entire countries and even banks. Yet despite the accumulation narratives, Bitcoin’s price has slipped sharply, breaking below key levels as ETF flows turned negative. The contradiction between bullish headlines and falling prices emphasizes a crucial point: in markets […] The post 5 clear signals that will prove if the Bitcoin bull run is still alive appeared first on CryptoSlate.

In an interview with Cointelegraph, economist Peter Schiff warns that Bitcoin’s gains are built on political and Wall Street support that may not last. In an exclusive interview with Cointelegraph, veteran economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff issued one of his starkest warnings yet about Bitcoin’s future, and the powerful forces he believes have inflated it. Schiff argues that the latest Bitcoin (BTC) bull market isn’t organic, but rather propped up by political influence in Washington, DC and Wall Street’s self-interest. Despite being proven wrong multiple times in the past, Schiff is doubling down on his statement that Bitcoin is a “bubble” and will eventually “go to zero.” The economist challenges the mainstream narrative that Bitcoin protects investors from inflation or dollar weakness, warning instead that the same institutions Bitcoin was meant to disrupt are now the ones keeping it alive. Read more

Bitcoin price fell to 4-month lows below $100,000 as sellers completely overwhelmed buyers, and analysts speculated that “dead bodies” from the Oct. 10 sell-off are finally beginning to surface. Key points:  Bitcoin falls to 4-month lows below $100,000 as sellers capitulate and spot BTC ETF outflows increase.  Traders pinpoint the $88,000 to $95,000 range as a potential bottom. Read more

October closed roughly 4% down for Bitcoin, yet venture funding hit $5.1 billion in the same month, the second-strongest month since 2022. According to CryptoRank data, three mega-deals account for most of it, as October defied its own seasonal mythology. Bitcoin fell 3.7% during a month traders have nicknamed “Uptober” for its historical winning streak, […] The post VCs pour $5.1B into crypto firms while Bitcoin’s ‘Uptober’ whiffed appeared first on CryptoSlate.

10x Research says Ethereum faces structural risks as Bitcoin draws most institutional capital, making ETH a potential hedge short amid market caution. As Bitcoin continues to attract institutional treasury capital, Ethereum-focused companies are beginning to run out of dry powder, making the asset a potential shorting opportunity for investors looking to hedge their exposure to the digital asset sector. That was one of the key takeaways from a recent 10x Research report, which argued that shorting Ether (ETH) could be a smart hedge against Bitcoin (BTC). According to the report, Bitcoin remains the primary focus for institutional investment, while Ether exhibits structural weaknesses. The analysts said that “digital asset treasury” narratives around Ethereum have led institutions to accumulate ETH and later distribute it to retail investors — a pattern now breaking down amid a lack of transparency in private investment in public equity (PIPE) disclosures and uncertain capital flows. Read more

Bitcoin price plummets to new lows, but analysts say BTC fundamentals show the asset trading at a deep discount. Key takeaways: Bitcoin’s decline mirrors Nasdaq weakness but lacks a fundamental justification. Spot BTC ETF inflows have cooled but remain net positive, showing resilient investor demand. Read more

Microsoft’s $9.7 billion contract with a Texas miner reveals the new math pushing crypto infrastructure toward AI, and what it means for the networks left behind. IREN’s November 3 announcement collapses two transactions into a single strategic pivot. The first is a five-year, $9.7 billion cloud services contract with Microsoft, while the second is a […] The post Bitcoin miner to AI landlord: Microsoft signs $9.7B deal with BTC miner IREN appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Selling by long-term Bitcoin holders, capitulation by short-term holders and a weakening technical structure could fuel BTC’s price drop to $72K. Key takeaways: Long-term Bitcoin holders have sold 400,000 BTC over the past 30 days. Short-term Bitcoin holders panic-sell $3 billion in BTC at a loss. Read more

Over $1.3 billion was wiped out across the crypto market as traders shifted their focus to $100,000 as the last line of defense for Bitcoin. Key takeaways: Bitcoin price on Tuesday is down 17% from its all-time high, dropping under $104,000. Crypto liquidations totaled $1.3 billion in losses over the past 24 hours. Read more

Bitcoin dropped below $106,505.22 on Nov. 3, down 3.6% in 24 hours, as a strengthening US dollar and sustained ETF outflows pressured crypto across the board. As of press time, Bitcoin has lost that key support level, now trading below $104,000 for the first sustained time since June. Ethereum trades at $3,490, falling 9%, while […] The post Over $1 billion in liquidations: Why is Bitcoin down today? appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Bitcoin gave up $104,000 for the first time in weeks, while traders warned of a return to sub-$100,000 levels and new buyers amassed unrealized losses. Key points: Bitcoin slips under $104,000 amid doubts over BTC price support. Price targets now include the CME futures gap at $92,000. Read more

Bitcoin is having a strangely quiet year on-chain. After a wave of speculative flows in 2024, the network now moves with near-clockwork efficiency. The average block size has contracted, daily fees are less than half what they were in January, and the fee-to-reward ratio has dropped toward levels last seen in the year before the […] The post Bitcoin fights to sustain its bull run while fees slide 56% YTD appeared first on CryptoSlate.

For most of 2025, Bitcoin’s floor looked unshakable, supported by an unlikely alliance of corporate treasuries and exchange-traded funds. Companies issued stock and convertible debt to buy the token, while ETF inflows quietly soaked up new supply. Together, they created a durable demand base that helped Bitcoin defy tightening financial conditions. Now, that foundation is […] The post Why did Bitcoin’s largest buyers suddenly stop accumulating? appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Crypto liquidations are piling up as Bitcoin falls 4% and altcoins like Ethereum, XRP, and Dogecoin have been hit much harder.

Strategy’s Bitcoin acquisition rate has been significantly down since September, threatening to limit Bitcoin’s price recovery. Michael Saylor’s Strategy added another 397 Bitcoin worth about $45.6 million, but the company’s buying pace continues to slow compared to its pre-October accumulation streak. Strategy acquired 397 Bitcoin (BTC) worth $45.6 million last week at an average price of $114,771 per coin, according to a Monday filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. This brought its total holdings to 641,205 BTC, acquired for $47.49 billion at an average price of $74,047 per coin, with a Bitcoin yield of 26.1% year-to-date (YTD), according to a Monday X post from Strategy. Read more