🔍 🟡🙂 Market Analysis: 10-12-06

In a brisk pre-dawn sweep, crypto markets are feeling the tremors of a looming Federal Reserve rate cut, with Bitcoin reclaiming the $92K mark amid fresh optimism. The lead coin’s resurgence comes as spot ETF flows for altcoins—particularly XRP—rocket toward the $1 billion milestone, unders... ... Read full 🟡🙂 Market Analysis: 10-12-06

Asia Market Open: Bitcoin Inches Higher, While Stocks Retreat Ahead of Fed Rate Call

Asia Market Open: Bitcoin Inches Higher, While Stocks Retreat Ahead of Fed Rate Call

Good morning, Asia. Here’s what’s moving before the bell.Bitcoin edged up toward $92,000 on Wednesday while Asian stocks slipped, as traders braced for the US Federal Reserve’s final rate decision of the year and tried to gauge how hawkish the central bank will sound after an almost certain cut.Equi…

Will The Crypto Market Benefit From The Trump Fed Takeover?

Will The Crypto Market Benefit From The Trump Fed Takeover?

The prospect of a “Trump Fed takeover” is rapidly becoming a central macro theme for 2026, with some traders arguing that markets still underestimate how radical the shift could be for global liquidity – and by extension for crypto.Macro commentator plur daddy (@plur_daddy) describes it bluntly via …

Ethereum Smashes Resistance—Bitcoin Left Behind as Momentum Flips Bullish

Ethereum Smashes Resistance—Bitcoin Left Behind as Momentum Flips Bullish

Ethereum price started a fresh increase above $3,250. ETH is now consolidating gains and might aim for more gains if it clears the $3,380 resistance.Ethereum started a fresh increase above the $3,200 and $3,250 levels.The price is trading above $3,200 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average.There i…

Trump to begin interviews with Fed chair finalists this week: FT

Trump to begin interviews with Fed chair finalists this week: FT

The race for the new US Federal Reserve chair is nearing the finish line, with US President Donald Trump reportedly set to begin interviewing finalists for the top job this week. According to a report from the Financial Times on Tuesday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has presented a list of four …

Bitcoin FOMO trickles back at $94K, but Fed could spoil the party

Bitcoin FOMO trickles back at $94K, but Fed could spoil the party

Bitcoin prices surged to a three-week high on Tuesday in a “much-needed rebound” that has caused traders to “FOMO back in and expect higher prices,” according to blockchain analytics firm Santiment.Bitcoin (BTC) prices jumped to $94,625 on Coinbase in late trading on Tuesday, according to TradingVie…

Expert Declares Bitcoin Has Reached Midpoint Of Bear Cycle: What Lies Ahead?

Expert Declares Bitcoin Has Reached Midpoint Of Bear Cycle: What Lies Ahead?

During what many anticipated would be the year of a major Bitcoin (BTC) bull run, market expert Axel Adler has revealed that the leading cryptocurrency finds itself at the midpoint of a bear cycle. A Mild Bear Cycle Compared To HistoryAs of now, Bitcoin has recorded a modest year-to-date decline of …

XRP News: New Rules Push Ripple Toward Official U.S. Banking Recognition

XRP News: New Rules Push Ripple Toward Official U.S. Banking Recognition

The US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has issued new guidance that could reshape how traditional finance interacts with digital assets. The regulator said banks can now act as intermediaries for crypto transactions through “riskless principal” activities. This means a bank can temporarily…

XRP Price Positive Streak Fades—Are Traders Bracing for Volatility?

XRP Price Positive Streak Fades—Are Traders Bracing for Volatility?

XRP price started a decent increase above $2.150. The price is now correcting gains and might struggle to stay in a positive zone.XRP price started a downside correction and tested the $2.080 zone.The price is now trading above $2.050 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average.There is a bullish trend…

Altseason on Hold as Capital Concentrates in BTC and ETH

Altseason on Hold as Capital Concentrates in BTC and ETH

Bitcoin has reclaimed the $92,000 level after weathering $2 billion in liquidations, as traders and investors increasingly concentrate on major cryptocurrencies. Both BTC dominance and ETH dominance remain elevated, indicating a growing preference for established digital assets during times of econo…

Strive launches $500 million at-the-market offering for further bitcoin acquisitions

Strive launches $500 million at-the-market offering for further bitcoin acquisitions

Strive, a Nasdaq-listed structured finance company that operates a bitcoin treasury, announced Tuesday that it is launching a $500 million at-the-market offering of its Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock (SATA).According to its prospectus, Strive has entered a sales agreement with Cant…

Silk Road wallets move bitcoin to unknown address after decade of dormancy

Silk Road wallets move bitcoin to unknown address after decade of dormancy

Hundreds of crypto wallets linked to Silk Road that had been dormant for over a decade became active on Tuesday, moving bitcoin into one unidentified address.Arkham Intelligence data shows that around 312 wallets associated with now-defunct darknet marketplace Silk Road collectively transferred $3.1…

Maker (MKR), Dai (DAI) and Others - Penalty Increase Vote - 11 to 15 Dec 2025

Maker (MKR), Dai (DAI) and Others - Penalty Increase Vote - 11 to 15 Dec 2025

A governance vote will be held from December 11 to December 15, 2025, to increase the delayed upgrade penalty from 1% to 2% for holders converting MKR to the new SKY token. According to the vote proposal, if approved, the higher penalty will apply starting December 15. This could incentivize holders…