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Bitcoin hits record high above $125,000 amid stock rally
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Bitcoin surpassed $125,000 for the first time over the weekend, reaching a new all-time high on Monday. The cryptocurrency's surge has lifted related stocks, including mining companies and exchanges. Investors are citing strong risk appetite and hedging against geopolitical uncertainty as key drivers.
Solana price drops despite U.S. spot ETF launches
Solana's token price tumbled 8% on Thursday, erasing year-over-year gains, even as the first spot-based Solana ETFs debuted in the U.S. The Bitwise Solana Staking ETF attracted significant inflows, but failed to lift the price. Meanwhile, Fidelity advanced its own Solana ETF filing with the SEC.
Bitwise analyst forecasts rapid $1 billion growth for XRP ETF
October 20, 2025 00:16Government shutdown stalls altcoin ETF approvals
October 20, 2025 00:14Volatility Shares files for 27 leveraged crypto ETFs
October 07, 2025 00:14Grayscale launches first staking spot crypto ETPs in US
October 06, 2025 00:12Analysts forecast XRP price doubling in three years
New crypto ETFs debut amid government shutdown
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Exchange-traded funds targeting smaller cryptocurrencies like Solana, Litecoin, and Hedera launched this week on major US exchanges, despite an ongoing government shutdown. The Bitwise Solana Staking ETF saw strong initial trading volume, marking the start of a broader wave of altcoin products. Issuers proceeded with listings as the Securities and Exchange Commission approved several under a more favorable regulatory environment.
BlackRock's IBIT options hit $44 billion notional exposure
Institutional investors are increasingly using BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) for income generation through covered-call strategies. Options open interest on IBIT has reached nearly seven million contracts, equivalent to about $44 billion in notional value. This shift highlights a move from speculative trading to steady yield harvesting from Bitcoin's volatility.
Bitcoin hits new all-time high above $125,000
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Bitcoin surged to a record high above $125,000 on October 5, 2025, driven by strong ETF inflows and institutional demand. Ethereum traded near $4,500, eyeing resistance at $4,600, while the total crypto market cap exceeded $4 trillion. This rally marks a return to bull territory amid economic uncertainty.
XRP holds near $3 amid ETF approvals and policy shifts
Ripple's XRP token is trading around $3.04, up 10% week-over-week, buoyed by anticipated spot ETF approvals and a supportive U.S. regulatory environment under the new administration. Institutional interest is rising, with whales accumulating tokens ahead of key decisions expected between October 18 and 25. Analysts forecast potential gains to $4.50 by early 2026.
CF Benchmarks forecasts Bitcoin reaching $148,500 by year-end
A new report from CF Benchmarks predicts Bitcoin will rise 20% to $148,500 by the end of the year, driven by regulatory changes and institutional demand. It also expects the number of crypto exchange-traded funds to double to 80, with stablecoin assets hitting $500 billion in 2026. These projections come amid a supportive US policy environment and monetary easing.
T. Rowe Price proposes first actively managed crypto ETF
T. Rowe Price, a legacy asset management firm, has proposed the launch of the first actively managed exchange-traded fund focused on digital assets. The T. Rowe Price Active Crypto ETF would hold a diversified basket of five to fifteen cryptocurrencies, unlike most existing funds that track single assets like bitcoin. This move comes amid growing investor interest in crypto following the successful rollout of spot bitcoin ETFs in early 2024.