Crypto Market Crashes as Bitcoin and Altcoins Face Heavy Liquidations

Crypto Market Crashes as Bitcoin and Altcoins Face Heavy Liquidations

The crypto market faced a sharp downturn on Wednesday, with the global market cap dropping over 2.5% to $4.1 trillion. The Crypto Market Fear Greed Index also reflected weakening sentiment, sliding from 70 to 60 in just 24 hours signaling caution among traders.

2025-10-08 06:25:30
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Trump Will Send Bitcoin To $250,000 By EOY With This Secret Weapon: Arthur Hayes

Trump Will Send Bitcoin To $250,000 By EOY With This Secret Weapon: Arthur Hayes

Arthur Hayes believes Bitcoin can double into year-end—and he says the catalyst is a White House blueprint to capture the levers of US monetary policy. In an appearance on The Rollup, the BitMEX co-founder sketched a path to $250,000 per coin predicated on what he calls a “secret weapon”: a rapid consolidation of control over the Federal Reserve (Fed) that would clear the way for aggressive credit creation, yield-curve engineering, and an eventual flood of fiat liquidity into digital assets.

2025-10-08 05:25:26
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Bitcoin Life Insurance Firm Meanwhile Announces New Funding

Bitcoin Life Insurance Firm Meanwhile Announces New Funding

Meanwhile announced it raised $82 million in additional capital to meet demand from individuals seeking to protect their families and financial institutions seeking to offer bitcoin-linked savings, retirement, and life insurance products to clients.

2025-10-08 05:25:21
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XRP Price Dips Below Support – Is A Bearish Breakdown Now Underway?

XRP Price Dips Below Support – Is A Bearish Breakdown Now Underway?

XRP price started a fresh decline below $2.920. The price is now consolidating losses and might continue to move down if it trades below $2.850.

2025-10-08 04:25:18
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Gold Skyrockets Past $4K, Bitcoin Looks South as Dollar Index Hits 2-Month

Gold Skyrockets Past $4K, Bitcoin Looks South as Dollar Index Hits 2-Month

Bitcoin (BTC) and gold (XAU) have diverged over the past 24 hours, with BTC likely feeling pressure from a strengthening dollar index.

2025-10-08 04:25:15
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Ethereum Price Rally Stalls – Is A Deeper Correction Now On The Horizon?

Ethereum Price Rally Stalls – Is A Deeper Correction Now On The Horizon?

Ethereum price failed to extend gains above $4,750 and declined. ETH is now consolidating and might struggle to rise above $4,600 in the short term.

2025-10-08 03:25:11
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Cynthia Lummis Says Acquitisions For Strategic Bitcoin Reserve 'Can Start Anytime' Under Trump's Backing

Cynthia Lummis Says Acquitisions For Strategic Bitcoin Reserve 'Can Start Anytime' Under Trump's Backing

Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) piqued the curiosity of cryptocurrency enthusiasts Tuesday after stating that funding for a Strategic Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) Reserve can start “anytime.

2025-10-08 03:25:08
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Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Snap Winning Run; Analyst Sees New ETH Highs Once Gold's 'Insanely Parabolic' Trajectory Ends

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Snap Winning Run; Analyst Sees New ETH Highs Once Gold's 'Insanely Parabolic' Trajectory Ends

Leading cryptocurrencies slumped alongside markets on Tuesday, while gold surged to fresh highs, as the U.S. government shutdown entered its seventh day. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 9:30 p.m.

2025-10-08 02:25:03
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Bitcoin Price Retreats From Highs – Is The Market Signaling A Short-Term Top?

Bitcoin Price Retreats From Highs – Is The Market Signaling A Short-Term Top?

Bitcoin price struggled to surpass $126,200 and corrected gains. BTC is now consolidating near $122,000 and might aim for a recovery wave.

2025-10-08 02:25:01
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Peter Brandt Warns XRP Could Drop to $2.2 Amid Market Weakness

Peter Brandt Warns XRP Could Drop to $2.2 Amid Market Weakness

Veteran trader Peter Brandt has issued a fresh bearish outlook on XRP, predicting a possible price fall to $2.22163 if the cryptocurrency closes below $2.68743. In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), Brandt highlighted a descending triangle pattern on XRPs charta classic bearish formation that signals weakening demand and the potential for a price breakdown.

2025-10-08 01:24:57
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Why Ripple Won't Be Just A Regular Bank – The Fed Master Account Application Is A Game-Changer

Why Ripple Won't Be Just A Regular Bank – The Fed Master Account Application Is A Game-Changer

Software engineer Vincent Van Code has declared that Ripple will not be just a regular bank. He also alluded to the Fed Master application as one of the interesting aspects amid the crypto firm's move to obtain a national trust charter.

2025-10-08 01:24:53
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‘Hundreds of simulations' pin Bitcoin at 50% odds of $140K this month

‘Hundreds of simulations' pin Bitcoin at 50% odds of $140K this month

Based on Bitcoin's price at the start of October, a $140,000 price tag by the end of the month is consistent with its average gains in October over the years.

2025-10-08 00:24:50
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