Bitcoin Futures Open Interest Climbs Despite Price Consolidation Above $120K

Bitcoin Futures Open Interest Climbs Despite Price Consolidation Above $120K

Bitcoin ( BTC) derivatives markets showed signs of renewed activity Thursday, with total futures and options open interest (OI) trending higher as BTC traded around $121,280 during the afternoon session, following an intraday low of $120,923. BTC Options Data Reveals Bullish Tilt With 59.57% Calls vs 40.

2025-10-09 21:30:14
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Luxembourg sets precedent with first eurozone Bitcoin allocation in national fund

Luxembourg sets precedent with first eurozone Bitcoin allocation in national fund

Luxembourg has become the first country in the Eurozone to invest in Bitcoin through its sovereign wealth fund, allocating 1% of its $730 million Intergenerational Sovereign Wealth Fund (FSIL) to Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), Finance Minister Gilles Roth announced on Oct. 9 during the 2026 national budget presentation.

2025-10-09 21:30:10
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XRP's $167 Billion Market Cap Faces Test as Price Pressures Build

XRP's $167 Billion Market Cap Faces Test as Price Pressures Build

Over the last hour, XRP traded between $2.79 and $2.80 on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, with a market cap of $167 billion and a 24-hour trading volume of $5.24 billion. The intraday price range fluctuated between $2.77 and $2.91, suggesting short-term consolidation amid broader bearish pressures.

2025-10-09 20:30:06
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Is Bitcoin price ready for a correction? Experts weigh in

Is Bitcoin price ready for a correction? Experts weigh in

Despite several major catalysts, Bitcoin's price fell from its all-time high, reaching critical support. Bitcoin's price is slowing, despite record ETF inflows, treasury accumulation, and adoption.

2025-10-09 20:30:03
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Powell's silence on rates to fuel Bitcoin's path toward $150,000

Powell's silence on rates to fuel Bitcoin's path toward $150,000

Fed Chair Jerome Powell avoided discussing monetary policy during his Oct. 9 Community Bank Conference remarks, supporting Bitcoin's continued advance toward $150,000. Matt Mena, Crypto Research Strategist at 21Shares, stated in a note that this was a “strategic omission” by Powell.

2025-10-09 19:29:59
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State Street Survey: 60% of Institutions Eye Bigger Bitcoin and Crypto Bets

State Street Survey: 60% of Institutions Eye Bigger Bitcoin and Crypto Bets

A major asset manager's survey reveals that nearly 60% of institutional investors plan to increase their allocations to bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in the coming year, signaling a deepening embrace of digital assets. Tokenization Drives Crypto Boom, Per State Street Outlook State Street Corporation, overseeing $5.

2025-10-09 19:29:55
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Ethereum devs unveil Kohaku for privacy, security as validator activity surges

Ethereum devs unveil Kohaku for privacy, security as validator activity surges

Development isn't stopping as far as Ethereum is concerned.

2025-10-09 18:29:50
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Bitcoin defends $120,000 amid profit driven sell pressure, leverage buildup

Bitcoin defends $120,000 amid profit driven sell pressure, leverage buildup

Bitcoin (BTC) state, following its new all-time high of $126,000, is facing tests from profit-taking and elevated leverage. As Glassnode reported on Oct. 8, mid-tier holders that have accumulated between 10 and 1,000 BTC have driven demand over recent weeks, while whale distribution has eased since earlier this year.

2025-10-09 18:29:47
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XRP Price Drops Below $2.80—Analyst Predicts $8–$13 Upside

XRP Price Drops Below $2.80—Analyst Predicts $8–$13 Upside

XRP experienced a significant drop on Oct. 9, falling below $2.80 for the first time since Sept. 28, causing its market capitalization to slip below $170 billion. However, one crypto analyst maintains that XRP has a strong bullish outlook. Current Market Downturn and Holder Concern A week after peaking just under $3.

2025-10-09 17:29:42
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Bitcoin drops under $120K as bearish data sparks 10% BTC price dip warning

Bitcoin drops under $120K as bearish data sparks 10% BTC price dip warning

Bitcoin risked losing $120,000 support as repeat retests caused traders to see much lower BTC price targets coming in the near future.

2025-10-09 17:29:39
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Illicit Crypto Holdings Top $75B as Bitcoin Dominates: Chainalysis

Illicit Crypto Holdings Top $75B as Bitcoin Dominates: Chainalysis

Chainalysis has estimated nearly $15B in balances held by illicit entities and more than $60B downstream, noting bitcoin's value share, faster account turnover, and exchange off-ramps as policymakers and investigators have pursued quicker, coordinated asset recoveries.

2025-10-09 16:29:36
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Luxembourg adds Bitcoin to its wealth fund, but what does that mean for Europe?

Luxembourg adds Bitcoin to its wealth fund, but what does that mean for Europe?

The UK and EU are also introducing new frameworks for regulated crypto access.

2025-10-09 16:29:33
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