Since the start of the year, data shows about 432 Casascius physical bitcoins have been cracked open and redeemed—revealing roughly 1,100 BTC inside, valued at more than $119 million using today’s exchange rates. Even after all that peeling action, over 38,000 BTC—worth north of $4 billion—remain sealed within 17,746 active Casascius coins, still holding their […]
Read MoreDay: October 19, 2025
From Washington to the UK — Here’s How Governments Are Stockpiling Bitcoin
After scooping up more than 127,000 bitcoin, the U.S. wears the crown as the biggest nation-state or government holder of the world’s top crypto asset. Here’s a freshly updated rundown of the leading country-level bitcoin stashes and where they stand as of Oct. 19, 2025. Behind Closed Wallets: Governments Have Amassed Billions in Bitcoin As […]
Read More5x XRP ETF Filing Pushes Crypto Leverage Into Uncharted Territory
Volatility Shares just ignited the ETF race by filing for a groundbreaking set of 27 highly leveraged products—featuring first-ever 5x exposure to bitcoin, XRP, ether, solana, and top equities—signaling a seismic shift in access to turbocharged crypto and stock trading. XRP 5x ETF Proposal Hints at New Era Momentum in the leveraged exchange-traded fund (ETF) […]
Read MoreXRP Futures Explode Past $23.7B as CME’s Crypto Demand Rockets to Record Highs
Institutional demand for regulated crypto assets is exploding as CME Group’s record-breaking quarter cements XRP and solana futures as rising powerhouses, with trading volumes, open interest, and participation surging across every major digital asset benchmark. XRP Futures Hit Record Highs as CME Sees Explosive Q3 Growth Institutional appetite for regulated crypto assets, particularly XRP, is […]
Read MoreRWA Market Nears $35B After 10.58% Monthly Gain, Holders Top 489K
Tokenized real-world assets (RWA) on public blockchains now total $34.14 billion, up 10.58% in the past 30 days, according to rwa.xyz, putting the sector within sight of the $35 billion mark. BUIDL, XAUT, PAXG Headline Top RWA Assets as Onchain Value Advances RWA tokenization issues blockchain tokens that represent claims on off-chain instruments—U.S. Treasuries, commodities […]
Read MoreWeekly Crypto Wrap: BTC Rebounds Above $108K After Macro Fears Trigger Violent Plunge
The global crypto market rose 1.6% despite a volatile week, ending just under $3.8 trillion in market cap. Bitcoin, which started the week near $114,000, plunged below $103,600 on Oct. 17, then rebounded to close above $108,000. Bitcoin Plunges, Then Stages a Resilient Recovery A turbulent week saw the global crypto economy struggle to recover, […]
Read MoreXRP Price Claws Back From the Abyss—But Resistance Is Watching
XRP is standing at $2.41 with a market cap of $144 billion and a 24-hour trading volume of $2.76 billion. The price danced within a range of $2.32 to $2.41, holding steady like a poker-faced pro after a rollercoaster ride. XRP Chart Outlook The one-hour chart is singing a bullish tune with a clear reversal […]
Read More5 Things to Watch as Bitcoin Enters the Final Stretch of 2025
Bitcoin’s been throwing a bit of a tantrum this October, and the month’s not even done. So far, BTC is down 5.33%—its first red October in six years. Usually, bitcoin struts confidently through the fourth quarter, but right now that seasonal glow-up isn’t exactly radiating optimism. Here are a few things worth keeping on your […]
Read MoreCoinbase and Glassnode See Cautious Q4 Upside as Investors Tilt Bullish on Bitcoin
Coinbase Institutional and Glassnode’s new Charting Crypto report finds investors heading into Q4 with cautious optimism, anchored by supportive liquidity, regulatory momentum, and a macro backdrop that could favor bitcoin and ether. Coinbase–Glassnode Q4 Briefing According to the analysis, institutions remain constructive on bitcoin over the next three to six months, with 67% of institutional […]
Read MoreBitcoin Price Watch: Bear Flag or Base Formation? The Charts Decide
Bitcoin’s current price stands at $107,891, with a commanding market cap of $2.15 trillion and a 24-hour trading volume of $33.63 billion. Price action flirted between $106,222 and $108,142 in the past day, serving up volatility with a side of whiplash. Bitcoin Chart Outlook The daily chart paints a dramatic arc. After peaking near $126,272 […]
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