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Grayscale Research reported that Token2049 participants broadly viewed the crypto market as entering the early stages of a new bull market.
OKX and ICE announced a tokenized asset platform, reflecting growing interest in global access, 24/7 trading and faster settlement.
Grayscale flagged concerns that advances in AI could expose weaknesses in conventional cryptography, raising questions about blockchain security.
Grayscale Research reported strong crypto market sentiment and growing interest in tokenized equity markets following Token2049 in Singapore last week. The annual conference brought together investors, market makers, startup founders, and other industry participants. Zach Pandl, Grayscale’s head of research, highlighted three major themes: renewed optimism, tokenization, and concerns about cybersecurity risks linked to advances in artificial intelligence.
https://twitter.com/Grayscale/status/2110037402735796265?s=20
Crypto Participants See a Renewed Bull Market
According to Pandl, conference participants across the crypto industry generally agreed that the bear market had ended. They also viewed the market as entering the early stages of another bull market.
Investors, market makers, startup founders, and other attendees shared this outlook during the annual gathering. However, market optimism was not the only major theme discussed at the conference.
Grayscale Research identified tokenization as another central topic, particularly its potential application to capital markets.
OKX and ICE Highlight Tokenized Equity Markets
Public blockchains support several uses, including stablecoin payments, decentralized exchanges, and digital scarcity. Nevertheless, tokenization of capital markets generated the most discussion at this year's Token2049 conference.
Participants paid particular attention to tokenized equity markets and their potential benefits. These include global access, round-the-clock trading, and near-instant settlement.
Notably, crypto exchange OKX and Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), announced a new tokenized asset platform. Grayscale identified the announcement as a key conference highlight.
Zach Pandl's account placed the partnership within broader discussions about tokenized financial markets. However, his report did not provide additional details about the platform's launch date or planned features.
AI Advances Raise Questions About Cybersecurity
Despite the positive market outlook and interest in tokenization, cybersecurity concerns also featured in conference discussions. Some participants questioned whether advances in artificial intelligence could eventually expose weaknesses in conventional cryptography.
Pandl referenced OpenAI's announcement of mathematical breakthroughs the previous week. However, that announcement did not directly address cryptography. Some observers nevertheless fear that more advanced AI systems could eventually discover vulnerabilities in cryptographic methods.
According to Grayscale Research, public blockchains and other systems using conventional cryptography may need stronger defenses against such threats. Pandl's three takeaways covered market sentiment, tokenized equity markets, and cybersecurity concerns at Token2049.

Ripple and Meritz Securities will explore institutional custody and tokenization services under South Korea’s growing digital asset regulations.
Meritz is assessing spot ETFs, security tokens, fractional investments, trading platforms and Korean won-denominated stablecoins.
The agreement marks Ripple’s fourth institutional partnership in South Korea this year, following deals spanning banking and insurance.
Ripple partnered with Meritz Securities on October 14, 2026, to explore institutional digital asset custody and tokenization in South Korea’s capital markets. The agreement marks Ripple’s first partnership with a Korean securities firm and its fourth institutional deal in the country this year, extending its work across banking, insurance and securities.
https://twitter.com/Ripple/status/2110190201888801060?s=20
Meritz Explores Custody and Tokenization Services
Under the partnership, the companies will explore integrating Ripple Custody and Ripple’s tokenization infrastructure into Meritz’s existing securities business. They will begin within current regulations and expand cooperation in stages as South Korea’s digital asset framework develops.
Ripple Custody provides regulated financial institutions with infrastructure to store, transfer and settle digital assets. The partnership allows Meritz to explore custody services without building the entire infrastructure independently.
Meritz is also examining several digital asset opportunities as South Korea prepares to integrate digital assets into its regulated financial system. These include spot exchange-traded funds, fractional investments, security tokens, trading platforms and Korean won-denominated stablecoins.
Ripple and Meritz Outline Their Plans
Fiona Murray, Ripple’s managing director for Asia Pacific, said Korean institutions were moving toward practical digital asset applications. She added that Ripple provides payments, custody and tokenization infrastructure, supported by more than 85 licenses across over 60 markets.
Meanwhile, Byungha Kang, managing director of Meritz Securities’ Strategic Planning Unit, said the partnership would combine Ripple’s global infrastructure with the firm’s capital markets capabilities. He said Meritz would prepare digital asset financial services in stages as regulations evolve.
Fourth Korean Partnership Follows Banking and Insurance Deals
The Meritz agreement follows three other institutional partnerships Ripple announced in South Korea this year. Kyobo Life Insurance is using Ripple Custody to develop the country’s first blockchain-based tokenized government bond settlement.
Kbank, South Korea’s first internet-only bank, is deploying digital asset wallet infrastructure through Ripple Custody. Jeonbuk Bank became the first regional bank in the country to adopt Ripple Payments for cross-border remittances.
The Meritz deal extends Ripple’s Korean institutional relationships into capital markets. It adds a securities firm to its existing work with banking and insurance institutions.

Analyst identifies $84,000 as a breakout trigger, with a potential rally toward $93,000 if Bitcoin closes above the level on the four-hour chart.
Bitcoin’s RSI stands at 52.48, while its negative MACD histogram signals mixed momentum as BTC approaches resistance between $84,000 and $85,000.
Darkfost reports $685 billion in Bitcoin capital held at a loss, compared with less than $400 billion in profit, despite over 70% of supply remaining profitable.
Bitcoin is approaching $84,000, a level analyst Ali Charts identifies as the trigger for a possible rally toward $93,000. On October 14, 2026, BTC traded at $83,480.06 on Binance’s four-hour chart, while analyst Darkfost reported that investors still hold more capital at a loss than in profit.
Ali Charts Identifies $84,000 as Breakout Level
Ali Charts said Bitcoin previously rallied after holding the channel bottom and closing above its 50-period simple moving average (SMA) on the four-hour chart. The analyst sees a similar setup developing, with the 50 SMA now near $84,000.
A four-hour close above that level could open the way toward $93,000, according to Ali Charts. However, Bitcoin must first overcome nearby resistance between $84,000 and $85,000. The chart shows BTC recovering after falling toward $81,000 in early October.
Bitcoin previously climbed from approximately $75,500 in mid-September to above $86,000 around September 22. It later reached roughly $86,500 in early October before sellers pushed prices lower.
Bitcoin’s Recovery Shows Mixed Momentum
Bitcoin’s RSI stood at 52.48, above its signal average of 49.96. This places the indicator slightly above the neutral 50 level. Meanwhile, the MACD line measured 54.25, compared with 33.20 for its signal line.
Source: TradingView
However, the histogram remained negative at -21.04, leaving momentum confirmation mixed. Immediate support is between $82,000 and $83,000, followed by $81,000 and $80,000.
A rejection near $84,000 could bring those lower levels back into focus, while a sustained break could expose $85,000 and 86,000–86,500.
Darkfost Reports $685 Billion in Bitcoin Losses
Darkfost reported that more than 70% of Bitcoin’s circulating supply remained in profit. However, the capital invested at a loss still totaled $685 billion, exceeding the less than $400 billion currently in profit.
https://twitter.com/Darkfost_Coc/status/2110253236544246177?s=20
The gap between profitable and loss-making capital is narrowing, Darkfost said. Nevertheless, the figures show that aggregate investor capital remains weighted toward unrealized losses despite Bitcoin’s recent recovery.

Moscow, Russia, October 13th, 2026, Chainwire
A7 International enables businesses and individuals to pay invoices with digital assets, while recipients receive a regular bank transfer, reflecting A7’s international positioning and expanding the geography of settlements available to foreign clients.
In two years of operation, A7 has become one of the key players in the international settlements market. Founded in 2024 to serve the foreign economic activity of Russian businesses, it currently serves around 15,000 companies, processing 10+ trillion roubles in 2025 alone. The services A7 offered domestically sparked interest among businesses from other countries, prompting the company to come up with a new product for foreign clients.
The launch of A7 International marks a new stage in A7’s journey. In response to requests from foreign entrepreneurs, the company is expanding its positioning and creating an export offering for businesses in various countries. It is a remote service compliant with local legislation on digital assets and available only in those jurisdictions where cryptocurrency circulation is permitted.
“We are presenting not just a new product in the lineup, but a new image of A7. We have adapted our service so that it can be used remotely from anywhere in the world. This is precisely the key demand of market participants today. They want to be able to transfer money around the world in a few clicks in the shortest possible time – directly from your smartphone, without lengthy paperwork, hidden fees, or unjustified holds on funds. And we are packaging this demand into a convenient and competitive form,” said Chairman of Bank PSB Petr Fradkov.
The mechanics of the service are simple: the client transfers USDT, and A7 arranges a bank transfer via SWIFT using the counterparty details specified in the invoice. The recipient does not need to accept cryptocurrency or open a crypto wallet: the funds arrive in their bank account.
To submit an application, you need to register in your personal account on the website a7.biz. Individuals undergo identity verification (KYC), and companies undergo corporate data verification (KYB). Then the client uploads the invoice and the necessary documents. The built-in algorithm automatically recognizes the invoice data and helps fill out the application.
“The system operates as follows. AI analyzes the sender and beneficiary, jurisdictions, and key risk factors of the transaction. Based on the verification results, a risk profile of the payment is formed and the available options for processing it are determined. The system compares compliance requirements with the capabilities of the existing payment infrastructure. After that, it recommends the optimal payment route taking into account its cost, speed, reliability, and applicable restrictions. Routing dynamically adapts to changes in conditions and the availability of payment channels. Data accumulated over the years makes it possible to continuously improve the quality of decisions made by the system,” noted A7 CEO Ilan Shor.
At launch, A7 International accepts USDT on the TRON network. Bank transfers are available in US dollars, euros, Chinese yuan, and UAE dirhams. Other currencies are available by prior agreement. The commission is 0.3% for both businesses and individuals. After uploading the invoice, the client sees the final cost of the payment, including commission, in advance.
Payment execution time is from one business day. After the operation is completed, the client receives a SWIFT message or another confirming document. For currency and customs control, the service also provides closing documents.
The presentation of the service took place on a symbolic date and time — October 13 at 13:13.
Video of the official presentation and Customer journey here.
About A7
A7 is a global financial technology company specializing in international payments and settlement solutions for international trade. It was established in 2024 with the involvement of PSB Bank.
A7 is developing an independent global payment infrastructure across more than 100 countries, combining global financial expertise, advanced technology and regulatory compliance. The company’s products include international payments, digital financial assets and promissory notes.
A7 Group works with 15,000 clients, with around 2,000 transactions processed through the system every day. In 2025, approximately 19% of Russian companies’ cross-border trade settlements were processed through A7. In October 2025, A7 received an AA(RU) credit rating with a Stable outlook from ACRA.
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NEAR surged 140% in 30 days, but analyst Rekt Capital says it must close above $5.97 weekly to confirm a breakout.
Rekt Capital identifies $5.37 as key support that could underpin another attempt to break above NEAR’s resistance.
NEAR Intents has reportedly processed $30 billion in cumulative volume, while the ecosystem advances cross-chain infrastructure and AI agent development.
NEAR has gained 140% over 30 days, drawing attention to its cross-chain infrastructure and AI agent development. However, analyst Rekt Capital says the token has not confirmed a breakout after closing its weekly candle below $5.97. Writer StarPlatinum highlighted NEAR’s ecosystem activity, while Rekt Capital identified $5.37 as support for another breakout attempt.
NEAR Intents Targets Cross-Chain Transactions
StarPlatinum said NEAR is developing infrastructure connecting blockchains and autonomous AI agents. Its NEAR Intents system lets users swap assets across networks without manually managing bridges, gas tokens or liquidity routes.
https://twitter.com/StarPlatinum_/status/2109648127506411825?s=20
Users specify the assets they want to receive, while competing solvers execute transactions. According to StarPlatinum, the system has processed $30 billion in cumulative volume.
Additionally, NEAR is developing infrastructure for autonomous AI agents. NEAR Intents could handle cross-chain execution, reducing the need for agents to navigate multiple bridges manually. The ecosystem has also announced a $20 million AI Agent Fund.
NEAR Supply and Exploit Concerns
StarPlatinum reported that 96.4% of NEAR’s tracked token supply is already unlocked. This reduces the gap between circulating supply and fully diluted supply compared with many older layer-1 tokens. However, validator emissions continue to increase the token supply.
The writer also addressed an exploit involving approximately $3.8 million linked to NEAR Intents. StarPlatinum said the incident did not compromise the entire NEAR blockchain, disputing broader concerns about the network.
The post placed NEAR near the $6 range following its recent gains. However, the price’s position against resistance remains central to Rekt Capital’s analysis.
Rekt Capital Identifies $5.37 Support Level
Rekt Capital said NEAR remains within its macro trading range after failing to close above $5.97 on the weekly chart. The analyst said the token was not ready for a sustained upward continuation.
Instead, Rekt Capital identified $5.37 as the support level NEAR needs to test during a potential pullback. Holding that level could provide another opportunity to challenge the range’s upper boundary.
StarPlatinum focused on NEAR’s cross-chain activity, token supply and AI development. Meanwhile, Rekt Capital’s assessment centered on the weekly close and the price levels required for another breakout attempt.

Morgan Stanley moved its tokenized equity trading target from H2 2026 to Q1 2027 as it continues building ATS infrastructure.
Regulatory uncertainty and limited access to tokenized equity products are restraining institutional demand, according to Amy Oldenburg.
Morgan Stanley is exploring tokenized private shares, structured notes and fund access while developing proprietary digital asset wallets.
Morgan Stanley now expects to support tokenized equities on its alternative trading system in the first quarter of 2027, pushing back its earlier second-half 2026 target. Amy Oldenburg, the bank’s head of digital asset strategy, told The Block that infrastructure development continues, while limited product availability has kept institutional client demand low.
Infrastructure Work Pushes Timeline Into 2027
Oldenburg said Morgan Stanley is building the infrastructure needed to support tokenized equities through its alternative trading system (ATS). She described Q1 2027 as more realistic than the timeline she outlined in March.
The bank needs tokenized equity products to exist before its ATS can support them. However, Oldenburg said institutional clients have limited opportunities to access these products currently.
She also pointed to regulatory uncertainty as another issue for traditional financial institutions. Oldenburg cited questions about Federal Reserve permissibility and said some elements of the proposed CLARITY Act framework remain insufficiently defined.
DTCC Launch and GENIUS Act Among Key Developments
Morgan Stanley is monitoring the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation’s planned tokenization service launch. Oldenburg identified the initiative as a development that could encourage further market activity.
The bank is also watching the GENIUS Act, which Oldenburg said was scheduled to take effect in January. These developments form part of the wider infrastructure and regulatory landscape affecting institutional participation.
Morgan Stanley’s ATS matches orders outside public exchanges such as Nasdaq. The bank already offers equities, derivatives and swaps through this model, and Oldenburg described tokenization as an extension of its existing services.
Morgan Stanley Expands Its Digital Asset Work
Beyond tokenized equities, Morgan Stanley is developing proprietary wallet infrastructure for clients holding tokenized assets. The firm has also established a Digital Asset Lab to test blockchain and crypto-native technologies before production.
Oldenburg identified private shares, structured notes, custom products and private fund access as potential near-term tokenization opportunities. She also discussed the possibility of using tokenized assets as collateral.
The bank received conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency earlier this year to establish a digital trust for custody or staking. Oldenburg also expects the tokenized real-world asset market to reach between $3 trillion and $10 trillion by 2030.

Starknet recorded 1,166 new wallets in one day as its price rallied, while its 10 largest addresses increased holdings to 7.09 billion STRK.
Analyst Ali Charts identifies $0.112 as a key STRK level, with a potential retest of $0.13 if upward momentum continues.
Treasure could rebound toward $0.16 from $0.12, while Wormhole faces a possible pullback toward $0.26 after a 117% rally.
Starknet, Treasure and Wormhole surged more than 100% last week, but their latest price patterns suggest different next moves. Analyst Ali Charts identified potential rebound levels for STRK and MAGIC, while Wormhole faced a possible pullback. Meanwhile, Santiment reported record new Starknet wallet growth and rising holdings among its 10 largest addresses.
Starknet Whales Increase Holdings After Rally
According to Santiment, Starknet climbed roughly 330% in four weeks before network growth reached an all-time high. The network recorded 1,166 new STRK wallets in one day as its price reached a local peak.
https://twitter.com/SantimentData/status/2109748405241364828?s=20
Santiment said the surge in new wallets reflected fear of missing out after the rally. New buyers entered as prices climbed, increasing the possibility of a short-term retracement. STRK subsequently pulled back from its recent high.
However, the largest wallets continued accumulating tokens. Starknet’s top 10 addresses now hold approximately 7.09 billion STRK, their highest combined balance since April. Santiment reported that these holdings increased even as retail enthusiasm cooled.
Ali Charts Identifies Rebound Levels for STRK and MAGIC
Ali Charts said Starknet gained 116% last week before retreating from a high near $0.13. On the hourly chart, STRK appears to trade inside a parallel channel after rebounding from its lower boundary.
The analyst identified $0.112 as the next mid-channel level to watch. If momentum continues, STRK could retest the channel’s upper boundary near $0.13.
https://twitter.com/alicharts/status/2109630452726186376?s=20
Treasure gained roughly 165% during the same period and is consolidating within a right-angle broadening pattern. After touching the lower boundary near $0.12, MAGIC could rebound toward the upper boundary around $0.16.
Wormhole Faces Possible Pullback Toward $0.26
Wormhole rose approximately 117%, although Ali Charts identified a different setup for the token. As W approached $0.31, the TD Sequential indicator produced a sell signal.
The analyst said W could retreat toward $0.26 or slightly lower before the market determines whether its rally can continue. By comparison, Ali Charts described Starknet and Treasure as potential rebound setups, while Wormhole may need a further correction first.

Standard Chartered launched RLUSD custody through its Dubai DIFC branch, regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority.
Ripple and LMAX Group are working with the bank to enable RLUSD as trading collateral while assets remain in custody.
The planned collateral integration remains subject to documentation, testing, internal approvals and regulatory requirements across jurisdictions.
Standard Chartered has launched institutional custody for Ripple USD (RLUSD) on the XRP Ledger (XRPL), while working with Ripple and LMAX Group to expand its use as trading collateral. The custody service operates through the bank’s Dubai International Financial Centre branch, regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA).
Standard Chartered Activates RLUSD Custody
The service gives eligible institutional clients access to Standard Chartered’s digital asset custody infrastructure. The bank is also working with Ripple and LMAX Group to make RLUSD eligible collateral for agreed products and services.
Under the planned arrangement, clients could hold RLUSD in custody while using its value to support trading activities on LMAX Group’s marketplace. The structure would not require clients to transfer the underlying stablecoin directly to the trading venue.
According to Standard Chartered, the arrangement aims to reduce transfer-related operational risks, manage counterparty exposure and improve capital efficiency. However, these capabilities remain subject to implementation requirements.
Ripple and LMAX Set Out Institutional Plans
Jack McDonald, Ripple’s senior vice president of stablecoins, said institutions want regulated stablecoins without sacrificing trusted custody standards. He said combining RLUSD on XRPL, Standard Chartered’s custody capabilities and LMAX Group’s trading infrastructure creates a route for institutional stablecoin use across global markets.
https://twitter.com/_JackMcDonald_/status/2109638354027622571?s=20
Meanwhile, Luke Dorney, head of custody at LMAX Group, said the company had agreed to adopt Standard Chartered’s collateral model. He said the arrangement would give clients more flexibility when holding and deploying RLUSD across its cross-asset marketplace.
Waqar Chaudry, Standard Chartered’s global head of digital assets, securities services and transaction services, said institutions need secure custody, liquidity access and efficient collateral management. He added that integrating the companies’ capabilities could help clients use digital assets within broader financial activities.
Implementation Remains Subject to Approvals
The planned collateral capabilities still require final documentation, successful testing, internal approvals and readiness across relevant jurisdictions. The companies must also meet applicable laws and regulations before implementation.
Standard Chartered said it would announce further details as the work progresses. The XRP Ledger is a public blockchain designed for fast, secure and efficient financial transactions. It provides the infrastructure for RLUSD transfers between institutional counterparties and across trading and collateral workflows.

Bitcoin whales increased holdings by 16,010 BTC in five days as the price fell from $87,000 toward $80,000.
Analyst Ali Charts identifies $84,569 as key resistance, with potential upside targets at $89,000 and $94,000 if BTC breaks above it.
Bitcoin’s long-term holder SOPR rose above its 1.10 yearly average, reaching 1.25 weekly and 1.16 monthly, indicating higher realized profits.
Bitcoin whales accumulated 16,010 BTC during a five-day decline toward $80,000, while long-term holder profits recovered above their yearly average. Analyst Ali Charts identified $84,569 as the resistance level Bitcoin must clear before targeting $89,000 and $94,000. Meanwhile, Darkfost reported improving profitability among long-term holders, with weekly and monthly readings exceeding the annual average.
Bitcoin Whales Accumulate During the Price Decline
According to Ali Charts, whale holdings increased from 5,247,316 BTC to 5,263,326 BTC over five days. The 0.305% increase occurred as Bitcoin fell from $87,000 toward $80,000. Ali Charts said the accumulation could support a rebound, although Bitcoin must first overcome a major supply zone.
On-chain data shows nearly 800,000 BTC previously traded around $84,569. That level represents the first major hurdle in the analyst’s recovery scenario. If Bitcoin breaks above $84,569, Ali Charts is watching for a move toward $89,000, followed by $94,000.
The targets correspond to the rising channel’s mid-range and upper boundary, respectively. However, the analyst said price action must confirm the significance of whale buying.
Long-Term Bitcoin Holder Profits Recover
Darkfost reported that Bitcoin’s long-term holder Spent Output Profit Ratio, or LTH SOPR, moved above its yearly average of 1.10 and remained there. The metric measures whether holders sell coins at a profit or loss.
https://twitter.com/Darkfost_Coc/status/2109680211017048479?s=20
A reading of 1.10 corresponds to an average realized profit of approximately 10%. Darkfost placed the weekly average at 1.25 and the monthly average at 1.16. Both readings exceed the yearly average, indicating higher realized profits across those periods.
SOPR Reaches Levels Above Its Yearly Average
Darkfost said improving market conditions have returned profits to long-term Bitcoin holders. He also compared the development with the previous bear market, when renewed profits among long-term holders marked its end.
The analyst described moderate market profits as positive, noting they can encourage investors to expect further gains.
Meanwhile, Ali Charts’ outlook depends on Bitcoin clearing $84,569 and holding the rising channel’s support. His upside targets remain $89,000 and $94,000, while the whale accumulation data covers the recent five-day decline.

Cardano whales sold more than 110 million ADA in five days, while daily active addresses fell 41.36% to 15,977.
ADA trades near $0.239, with $0.24 as a critical support level and $0.21 as a potential downside target.
ADA remains below its 50-day moving average near $0.252 but above its 200-day average around $0.237.
Cardano faces renewed downside pressure as large holders sell more than 110 million ADA in five days, according to analyst Ali Charts. Daily active addresses have also dropped 41.36%, falling from 27,248 to 15,977. With ADA trading near $0.239, the analyst identified $0.24 as a critical support level.
Whale Selling and Network Activity Raise Concerns
Ali Charts reported that Cardano whales have reduced their holdings by more than 110 million ADA over five days. The selling comes as the token approaches support near $0.24. Meanwhile, daily active addresses fell from 27,248 to 15,977, representing a 41.36% decline.
https://twitter.com/alicharts/status/2109764365331091683?s=20
Ali Charts linked the drop in network participation with continued selling by large holders. The analyst warned that ADA could face a deeper correction if it loses support near $0.24. A break below that level would put the rising channel’s lower boundary near $0.21 in focus.
ADA Price Retreats From Recent Highs
ADA has pulled back after rallying from its June lows near $0.14. The token stabilized around 0.15–0.17 before recovering through August and September. The rally pushed ADA above $0.196 and $0.215 before reaching approximately 0.27–0.28 in October.
However, the latest decline has brought the price to around $0.239. The chart places immediate support between $0.237 and $0.233. If selling intensifies, further downside levels include $0.215 and $0.196.
Resistance sits between $0.252 and $0.271. A recovery above $0.252 could open another attempt toward the upper end of that range.
Moving Averages Highlight Key ADA Levels
ADA trades below its 50-day moving average at approximately $0.252. However, the price remains slightly above its 200-day moving average near $0.237. The 50-day average reflects weakening short-term momentum, while the 200-day average remains a longer-term reference.
Source: Santiment
Trading volume has increased during major rallies and sharp declines, with the latest reading at approximately 557.56 million ADA. A decisive break below $0.233 could expose $0.215. Conversely, reclaiming $0.252 could strengthen the recovery toward $0.271.

SHIB’s reported 33,774,726% gain tops the graphic’s comparison, although its measurement period and calculation method remain undisclosed.
Bitcoin’s displayed 569,772% return exceeds the listed stock and gold gains, but comparable dates are needed for a fair assessment.
Ecosystem projects including Shibarium and ShibSwap support the graphic’s broader narrative about development beyond SHIB’s meme-coin origins.
A performance comparison highlighting extraordinary historical returns is the star of SHIB, and ecosystem development is part of the story as to its growing recognition.
SHIB Leads the Performance Comparison Shared Online
A graphic shared by BezosCrypto presents SHIB as the decade’s best-performing asset. It reports a gain of 33,774,726%, placing the token above every other listed asset. Bitcoin follows with a reported return of 569,772%.
Source: X
The comparison also lists Tesla at 12,039%, Amazon at 1,052%, and Microsoft at 1,021%. Apple appears with a gain of 736%, while the S&P 500 shows 277%. Gold trails the group at 9%, according to the graphic.
These figures establish the post’s central argument about SHIB’s historical price appreciation. However, these dates, ending dates, and data sources are not revealed in the graphic. Those omissions make it difficult for readers to check their own ranking from the image.
The claim needs more context as well, because SHIB didn't start at the beginning of the decade, but in 2020. So does its trading history, as it has only been recorded for a shorter period than 10 years. The ranking shown is based on the measurement window and calculation method used.
Different Assets Require Comparable Performance Measures
The reported return is heavily influenced by SHIB’s very low starting price. A small initial valuation can produce a huge percentage increase after a relatively modest nominal price movement. That percentage alone does not establish current market strength or investment quality.
Bitcoin’s reported gain offers another example of substantial historical appreciation. Yet comparing it with SHIB requires consistent dates and equivalent pricing methods. Without those details, the percentages should be treated as figures presented by the graphic.
There are additional variations introduced by stocks and indices. Businesses with operating revenues and corporate assets include Tesla, Amazon, Microsoft and Apple. The S&P 500 is not a single stock or security, but a collection of stocks from the United States.
Gold is a unique physical asset and potential store of value. The graphic doesn't explain if the stock dividends, reinvestment or inflation adjustments were included. These differences restrict conclusions that can be drawn from the displayed ranking.
Ecosystem Development Forms Part of SHIB’s Case
In addition to its performance, the post highlights that Shiba Inu is still working on projects to increase its visibility. It mentions Shibarium, ShibSwap, metaverse development, GameFi expansion, and community participation.These elements shift attention from historical returns toward the project’s wider ecosystem.
Shibarium and ShibSwap represent distinct parts of that development narrative. But the naming of projects does not mean their adoption or economic contribution. Evidence of progress would be network activity, application usage, and continued participation.
Supply is also important to consider in the wider market position. Beyond unit price, there's context in terms of circulating supply, market capitalization, liquidity and the distribution of tokens. A large token supply can make nominal prices difficult to compare across assets.
The trophy, fireworks and elevated mascot further adds to the celebratory portrayal of the graphic. Those visual choices are a reflection of SHIB's past and future. They have no direct proof of returns or that previous achievements will endure.
In the end, the comparison gives a very bullish story based on reported returns and expansion of the ecosystem. Its ranking remains unverified because the underlying dates and calculation methods are absent. SHIB’s historical appreciation and project development are separate measures, each requiring its own supporting evidence.

Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $681 million in outflows from October 5–9, 2026, ending three consecutive weeks of net inflows.
Ethereum ETFs lost $542 million during the week, with BlackRock’s ETHA accounting for $477 million in withdrawals.
Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF flows fluctuated alongside prices through 2024–2026, but the data does not establish direct causation.
Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs recorded a combined $1.223 billion in net outflows from October 5 to October 9, 2026, according to SoSoValue. Bitcoin funds lost $681 million, ending three consecutive weeks of net inflows, while Ethereum funds shed $542 million. BlackRock’s ETHA accounted for $477 million in Ethereum ETF outflows.
https://twitter.com/WuBlockchain/status/2109491469237293226?s=20
Bitcoin ETFs End Three-Week Inflow Streak
Bitcoin’s latest weekly withdrawals reversed three weeks of consecutive net inflows. The broader chart, covering January 2024 through October 2026, shows repeated shifts between daily inflows and outflows.
Source: Coinglass
In early 2024, Bitcoin climbed from approximately 40,000–45,000 toward $70,000, alongside several inflow spikes exceeding $1 billion. However, midyear withdrawals coincided with prices retreating toward 50,000–60,000.
Buying returned late in 2024, with one inflow spike approaching $1.35 billion as Bitcoin moved toward $100,000. During 2025, daily flows remained uneven, with some withdrawals approaching $1 billion.
BlackRock’s ETHA Leads Ethereum ETF Outflows
Ethereum spot ETFs recorded $542 million in weekly net outflows, with BlackRock’s ETHA accounting for $477 million. The Ethereum chart, updated October 9, also shows a daily ETHA outflow of approximately 22,440 ETH.
Source: Coinglass
Other listed funds include ETHE, ETH, ETHB, ETHW, FETH, ETHV, EZET, TETH and QETH. However, their individual flows are not clearly visible at the chart’s displayed scale.
The cumulative-flow chart shows inflow spikes reaching approximately 200,000–230,000 ETH around mid-2025. Meanwhile, some outflow periods approached 100,000–130,000 ETH, reflecting alternating fund activity.
Bitcoin and Ethereum Prices Track Uneven Flows
Bitcoin’s chart shows prices rising toward 100,000–110,000 during parts of 2025 before falling toward $80,000 and lower. In 2026, BTC approached 60,000–70,000 before recovering toward 90,000–100,000.
Ethereum climbed toward 4,600–4,800 in August and September 2025 before declining toward 1,600–1,800 around July 2026. By the chart’s end, ETH had recovered to approximately 2,000–2,100.
Both charts show alternating inflows and outflows alongside price fluctuations. However, the figures alone do not establish that ETF withdrawals caused either cryptocurrency’s price movements.

Moscow, Russia, October 12th, 2026, Chainwire
On 13 October, the Russian international settlement system A7, created by Bank PSB, is set to present A7 International, a service enabling payments for a foreign counterparty's invoice in USDT, with the funds arriving via a standard SWIFT bank transfer in the required currency.
The service will cater primarily to foreign trade operators, but individuals are also eligible customers. The fee remains fixed at 0.3 percent.
Petr Fradkov, Chairman of PJSC Bank PSB, and Ilan Shor, CEO of A7, will provide a glimpse into its new offering on 13 October at 13:13.
To join the live broadcast and learn about the new project, follow the links:
https://a7.biz/live
About A7:
A7 is a global financial technology company specializing in international payments and settlement solutions for international trade. It was established in 2024 with the involvement of PSB Bank.
A7 is developing an independent global payment infrastructure across more than 100 countries, combining global financial expertise, advanced technology and regulatory compliance. The company’s products include international payments, digital financial assets and promissory notes.
A7 Group works with 15,000 clients, with around 2,000 transactions processed through the system every day. In 2025, approximately 19% of Russian companies’ cross-border trade settlements were processed through A7. In October 2025, A7 received an AA(RU) credit rating with a Stable outlook from ACRA.
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Analyst warns XRP could fall to 1.18–1.20 if the price breaks below $1.25, before a potential bullish reversal.
XRP trades near $1.41, with resistance at 1.42–1.45 and support around 1.35–1.38 on the four-hour chart.
XRP’s RSI remains below 50, while a positive MACD histogram signals fading bearish momentum but does not confirm a recovery.
XRP faces a possible short-term decline toward 1.18–1.20 before a potential recovery toward $1.80, according to analyst Egrag Crypto. His daily-chart roadmap identifies $1.25 as a possible breakdown level, while the 1.30–1.45 range remains important for consolidation. Meanwhile, four-hour market data shows XRP trading near $1.41 amid mixed momentum indicators.
Egrag Crypto Sets XRP’s Downside and Recovery Levels
Egrag Crypto is tracking a yellow fractal formation that suggests further corrective movement before a possible bullish reversal. His short-term outlook places XRP’s consolidation range between $1.30 and $1.45.
A breakdown below $1.25 could expose the 1.18–1.20 zone, which the analyst identifies as a major reversal area. However, he said the scenario would require reassessment if XRP falls below $1.18.
If the token reverses, Egrag Crypto identifies successive upside targets at $1.50, $1.63, and $1.80. He also highlighted the 100 EMA and macro trendlines as important technical references, describing the macro trend as bullish and the shorter-term picture as bearish.
XRP Trades Below Key Resistance on the Four-Hour Chart
XRP traded at $1.4082 on the Binance XRP/USDT four-hour chart, down 0.32% on the latest candle. Trading volume stood at 3.55 million XRP.
The token climbed to approximately 1.62–1.65 around September 23–24 before losing momentum. Selling pressure intensified around October 7–9, pushing XRP toward $1.34 before a recovery toward $1.41.
Source: TradingView
Immediate resistance stands at 1.42–1.45, followed by 1.48–1.50. Support sits around 1.38–1.35, with stronger support near $1.30.
Momentum Indicators Show Mixed Signals
The Relative Strength Index stands at 47.85, above its moving average of 45.34. However, the RSI remains below 50, indicating that bullish momentum has not firmly established itself.
Meanwhile, the MACD histogram has turned positive at 0.0042. The MACD line remains negative at -0.0057, while the signal line sits at -0.0100.
This configuration suggests fading bearish momentum and a developing bullish crossover, although sustained price gains remain unconfirmed. A break above $1.45 could open a move toward $1.50, while rejection could expose support near $1.35.

Jeonbuk Bank launched Bitcoin-backed loans on October 12, 2026, allowing corporate clients to borrow Korean won against BTC collateral.
Approved custodians will safeguard pledged Bitcoin, while the bank uses prices from multiple global exchanges to value collateral.
Defaulted Bitcoin collateral requires court approval for public auction, under South Korea’s revised Civil Execution Rules.
South Korea’s Jeonbuk Bank launched a Bitcoin-backed loan program on October 12, 2026, allowing businesses to borrow Korean won using BTC as collateral. According to Edaily, the service initially targets corporate clients, with expansion depending on demand and regulatory developments. The bank will rely on approved external custodians to hold Bitcoin pledged against the loans.
Jeonbuk Bank Restricts Bitcoin Loans to Businesses
The program marks a step toward CEO Park Choon-won’s vision of developing a “crypto bank.” Initially, only registered corporate customers can apply, and Bitcoin remains the only eligible collateral.
Borrowers can use the funds for payroll, supplier payments, and other operating expenses. However, individual customers cannot access the service, and borrowers cannot use the money for cryptocurrency speculation.
Jeonbuk Bank selected Bitcoin because it has the largest market capitalization and trading volume among cryptocurrencies. The bank also tested its performance as collateral during sharp price declines.
Jeong Sang-hoon, the bank’s vice president of the Digital Division, said the lender would strengthen its digital asset financial capabilities as laws and regulations change.
External Custodians Will Hold the Bitcoin
Jeonbuk Bank will not directly hold or manage the Bitcoin pledged by borrowers. Instead, approved custody providers will safeguard the assets under South Korean security and regulatory requirements.
These providers must obtain Information Security Management System (ISMS) certification and comply with the Virtual Asset User Protection Act. Meanwhile, the bank will calculate collateral values using weighted average prices from multiple global exchanges to reduce the influence of sharp price swings on individual platforms.
Court Approval Required to Sell Defaulted Collateral
The program also establishes procedures for recovering unpaid loans. If a business defaults, Jeonbuk Bank cannot immediately seize and sell the pledged Bitcoin.
Under South Korea’s revised Civil Execution Rules, which took effect October 1, 2026, the bank must obtain a court order before selling collateral through a public auction. Proceeds can then go toward recovering the outstanding debt.
Jeonbuk Bank, a subsidiary of JB Financial Group, plans to assess demand and regulatory developments before expanding the service. JPMorgan Chase and Swiss bank Sygnum have also introduced Bitcoin-backed lending services. Clarify the launch and first claimTighten the opening paragraph

ONDO retested its $0.46 cup-and-handle neckline, with Ali Charts projecting a potential $0.90 target if support holds.
Algorand needs a daily close above $0.14 resistance to confirm a breakout toward $0.19, while INJ must defend $7 to target $17.
Altcoin market capitalization excluding the top 10 cryptocurrencies rose to $242.26 billion, with RSI at 62.64 signaling improving momentum.
Analyst Ali Charts has identified ONDO, Algorand (ALGO), and Injective (INJ) as three real-world asset (RWA) altcoins to watch this week. His analysis highlights breakout levels and price targets for each token, including ONDO’s $0.46 neckline retest, ALGO’s $0.14 resistance, and INJ’s $7 support test. Meanwhile, broader altcoin market capitalization has recovered to $242.26 billion.
ONDO and INJ Retest Breakout Patterns
According to Ali Charts, ONDO appears to have broken out of a cup-and-handle pattern that began forming in January. The token has since retested its neckline near $0.46, which held as support.
https://twitter.com/alicharts/status/2109366724185489575?s=20
If that level continues to hold, the pattern projects a target of $0.90, nearly double the neckline price. Injective has also broken out of a cup-and-handle pattern and retested its neckline near $7.
Ali Charts said buyers need to defend that level for INJ’s projected $17 target to come into play. That target sits roughly 140% above the neckline, according to his analysis.
Algorand Needs to Clear $0.14 Resistance
Unlike ONDO and INJ, Algorand still needs to break above resistance. Ali Charts said ALGO continues to consolidate inside a channel capped near $0.14.
A daily close above that ceiling could confirm a breakout toward $0.19. The analyst highlighted two retests and one resistance breakout as the main price levels to watch this week.
Altcoin Market Cap Recovers Above $242 Billion
The four-hour market-cap chart excluding the top 10 cryptocurrencies shows a recovery from approximately 224 billion–226 billion on October 8–9. On October 12, the market cap reached $242.26 billion, gaining $1.56 billion, or 0.65%, on the latest candle.
Source: TradingView
Trading volume stood at $12.28 billion, while the Relative Strength Index reached 62.64 against its moving average of 51.42. The MACD line stood at $813.51 million, above the signal line at negative $527.7 million, with a positive histogram of $1.34 billion.
Resistance sits around 245 billion–250 billion, followed by $255 billion. Support lies near 235 billion–238 billion, with another zone around 224 billion–226 billion.

Analyst closed his Bitcoin short at $80,600, bought more BTC, and set a $94,000 target after ruling out a drop to $79,000.
Darkfost identifies 84,000–85,000 as Bitcoin’s largest distribution cluster, with 53% of invested capital positioned above $83,000.
Bitcoin faces resistance at 86,000–89,500, while 79,000–77,000 remains a potential support zone if the price declines.
Bitcoin analyst Doctor Profit has set a new $94,000 target after closing his short position at $80,600 and buying more BTC. Meanwhile, analyst Darkfost identified 84,000–85,000 as the largest distribution cluster, with 53% of invested capital positioned above $83,000. Both analysts highlighted price levels that could shape Bitcoin’s next move.
Doctor Profit Targets $94K After Closing His Short
Doctor Profit said he bought Bitcoin at $60,000 and previously targeted $88,000. He identified $82,500 as the level that would confirm the end of the bear market, followed by a quick move toward $88,000.
After Bitcoin reached that target area, he opened a short position around $86,200. He also placed additional short orders between $86,500 and $89,500, expecting a correction within the bull market.
Bitcoin subsequently fell to $80,300. Doctor Profit closed his entire short at $80,600, realized profits, and bought more spot Bitcoin at the same price.
He cited bearish divergences in the daily RSI, MACD/PPO, and MFI indicators, alongside weakening trend strength shown by ADX. However, he said he no longer expects Bitcoin to fall to $79,000.
Darkfost Identifies Bitcoin’s $85K Resistance Zone
Darkfost reported that 53% of capital invested in Bitcoin entered the market above $83,000. According to the analyst, this positions buyers at that price below more than half of investors’ entry levels.
Darkfost identified the 84,000–85,000 range as Bitcoin’s largest distribution cluster. He said investors frequently react around this zone, making it a level Bitcoin needs to break.
https://twitter.com/Darkfost_Coc/status/2109304660737634501?s=20
Below the current price area, Darkfost highlighted 79,000–77,000 as a potential support range. His analysis places this zone below the $80,300 low recorded during the latest correction.
Bitcoin Needs to Reclaim 86K–89.5K
Doctor Profit said Bitcoin must recover the region where he accumulated his short position to reach $94,000. He expects spot demand around $86,000 and accumulation between $86,000 and $89,000, rather than renewed selling.
He said this shift could turn resistance into support. Doctor Profit also noted that he shared his short-position closure update on X two hours later, when Bitcoin had already reached $82,000.

Analyst reports a fresh SUI four-hour SuperTrend buy signal, following a previous signal that preceded a 77.53% rally.
Kyle Chasse reports Sui repurchased approximately 830,300 tokens using stablecoin yield, though the total purchase value remains unspecified.
SUI trades near $1.123 below its $1.14 50-day moving average, with resistance at $1.20 and 1.25–1.29 and support near $1.05.
Sui has recorded a fresh technical buy signal as analyst Ali Charts highlights a SuperTrend indicator shift on the four-hour chart. The signal follows a previous setup that preceded a 77.53% rally. Meanwhile, Kyle Chasse reports that Sui has repurchased approximately 830,300 tokens using stablecoin yield, adding another development to the token’s current market picture.
Ali Charts Highlights a Fresh SUI Buy Signal
According to Ali Charts, the SuperTrend indicator has flashed a buy signal on SUI’s four-hour chart. The analyst noted that the last comparable signal preceded a 77.53% price increase. However, the previous rally does not establish how SUI will perform after the latest signal.
The current price structure provides additional levels for traders monitoring the setup. As of October 12, 2026, SUI trades around $1.123, slightly below its 50-day moving average of $1.14. However, the token remains above its 200-day moving average at $0.991.
Sui Uses Stablecoin Yield for Token Buybacks
Kyle Chasse reported that Sui has bought back approximately 830,300 tokens using stablecoin yield. He said the purchases used interest rather than venture capital funding or treasury withdrawals.
https://twitter.com/Kylechasse/status/2109393602908418464?s=20
Chasse also linked potential future buybacks to stablecoin activity on Sui. He questioned how large the repurchased token holdings could become if stablecoin volume continues climbing.
His comments identify stablecoin yield as the funding source for the reported purchases. However, the provided information does not specify the buyback schedule or the total value of the tokens acquired.
SUI Faces Resistance Between $1.14 and $1.29
SUI’s recent price action follows a prolonged decline through May and June. The token consolidated around 0.66–0.75 in late June and July before attempting a recovery in August. In late September, SUI climbed from approximately 0.75–0.85 to above $1.20, briefly reaching 1.28–1.29.
Source: Santiment
Trading volume also spiked during that advance, before resistance triggered a correction toward $1.05. The price has since recovered to around $1.123. The $1.14 moving average represents immediate resistance, while $1.20 and 1.25–1.29 are higher levels to watch.
However, rejection below $1.14 could expose support near $1.05 and $0.99. A break below $0.99 could place the $0.90 level in focus.

Palo Alto, United States, October 12th, 2026, Chainwire
Trace, the onchain registry for rights-cleared AI training data with more than 250 million verifiable receipts, brings its training data to Sui and Walrus to power the next generation of AI models.
Sui Foundation and The DATA Foundation today announced that the DATA Network and its Trace registry are joining the Sui stack, bringing a live supply of rights-cleared AI training data onto the infrastructure Sui has built for AI workloads. Walrus, the data platform with integrity proofs anchored on Sui, becomes the default storage layer for applications operated by DATA Foundation. Separately, the DATA Network will be upgraded to run as a protocol natively on Sui.
The upgrade gives AI labs a single place to source real-world training data they are allowed to use, with its provenance recorded by Trace and the original file stored and access-controlled on Walrus.
The data AI needs next
The next generation of AI models is constrained by access to real-world data. The open internet has been scraped, and the data that comes next must be sourced from people, with consent and with provenance that regulators and legal teams will accept. The EU AI Act and ongoing litigation over training data have made provenance a procurement requirement for labs.
The data those models need sits with people rather than on the open web: a nurse describing a patient’s night in her own words, a dashcam recording of a rainy commute in Jakarta, a factory technician’s hands as they diagnose a fault, or a customer call conducted in Bengali. It is personal and often regulated, and it belongs to the people who generated it.
Trace, launched by DATA Foundation in June as an onchain registry for AI training data, was built for exactly this kind of data. It records the origin of each contribution and the rights attached to it, and settles payment to the person who contributed it. It has registered more than 250 million contributions since launch and now processes over 3M receipts per day on average. Applications writing to Trace include Kled, the largest opt-in human data marketplace with over 1.5 billion records being onboarded, along with Numo and Oto, applications that already license data to frontier AI labs and robotics companies.
Why Sui and Walrus
Sui represents every asset as a programmable object, allowing datasets and their licenses to be managed onchain like tokens. Independent transactions execute in parallel and settle in under a second, making the network capable of handling millions of daily registrations. Walrus extends this capability to large files: it stores massive AI datasets efficiently and ensures data is only readable by licensed buyers. No other network offers storage, access control, and ownership tracking built natively into a single ecosystem, together with verifiable compute.
Trace now adds a flagship supply of rights-cleared data, with existing demand from the AI labs that license it today. The result of the integration will be stronger provenance guarantees and tamper evidence. Today a Trace record proves that a file was registered and when, and with Walrus, Trace will be able to hold an encrypted, immutable copy of the contributed file itself as a reference guarantee. The hash of the record can be regenerated from the data itself rather than from metadata an application supplied, and any later processing of the file can be checked against the original.
The upgrade is backed by a long-term strategic investment. Sui Foundation is investing $30 million in the DATA Network, establishing the largest institutional stake in the network, alongside the continuing holdings of PIP Labs and the DATA Foundation. Furthering the alignment, SY Lee, Chairman of Poseidon and CEO of PIP Labs, joins Sui Foundation as Strategic Advisor.
The protocol upgrade
DATA Network will be upgraded to run as a protocol natively on Sui, and its independent chain will be retired. $DATA continues as the token of the DATA protocol on Sui, carried over one-to-one, with holder economics and governance rights at least equivalent to today. Locked and vesting positions carry over unchanged. In parallel, Walrus becomes the default storage layer for DATA Foundation applications.
Adeniyi Abiodun, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at Mysten Labs, the original contributor to Sui and Walrus, said: “The AI industry has reached the point where the open internet has been read, and the next frontier is defined by access to datasets with the consent and provenance that regulators require. Sui and Walrus were built to be the home where AI data is stored, licensed, and paid for, capable of operating at the scale these systems demand. The migration of DATA Network and Trace to our stack now brings massive volumes of high-quality, rights-cleared data that is already serving the world’s frontier AI labs.”
SY Lee, Chairman of Poseidon and CEO of PIP Labs, said: “The next generation of AI will be trained on data that lives with people rather than on the open web, and that data needs consent and provenance built in, along with a way to pay the people it comes from, and Trace was built to be that layer. It now becomes part of the Sui stack alongside Walrus, backed by one of the strongest engineering organizations in the industry and with Sui Foundation as the network’s largest strategic holder. This is the right home for the network we built, and I am looking forward to helping Sui make it the data layer for AI.”
Andrea Muttoni, CEO of DATA Foundation, said: “Training data is critical for continuously expanding the frontier, and making sure it is traceable, auditable and cleared to use is just as important for AI safety as it is a precursor for data quality. With Trace, we have been tracking hundreds of millions of data assets. Joining forces with Sui now allows us to build out more of the stack, offering more than just an audit trail, like encrypted reference file storage and potentially fully verifiable TEEs for evals and fine tunings in the future.”
The existing DATA Network will continue to operate until the upgrade is complete, and a detailed timeline and holder transition plan will be published prior to the upgrade.
About DATA Foundation
DATA Foundation supports the DATA Network, the protocol for tracking provenance of the real-world data AI models need. Through Trace, each contribution is registered with its provenance receipt and a full audit trail. Applications building on the network include Kled, Numo, Oto, and others. Formerly Story Foundation, the organization refocused on AI training data in June 2026. The DATA Network is being upgraded to run as a protocol on Sui.
About Sui
Sui, where money moves as freely as messages, is a next-generation Layer 1 blockchain built for onchain finance and agentic infrastructure. Founded by the core team behind Meta’s stablecoin initiative and powered by an object-centric model, Sui makes assets, permissions, and user data programmable and verifiable. Sui’s primitives offer everything necessary to create high-performance finance and AI-native applications. Learn more at sui.io.
About Walrus
Walrus is the data platform built for the demands of AI. It lets builders, enterprises, and AI agents move data across apps and models, protect it with built-in access rules, and make it verifiable by anyone. As AI takes actions with consequence, the data it runs on has to be provable. Created by the cryptographers and distributed systems engineers behind Sui and Meta’s first stablecoin initiative. walrus.xyz
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Analyst identifies Bitcoin’s $80,500 capital-weighted cost basis as key support, warning that uncertainty around this level could increase selling activity.
Bitcoin’s Seller Exhaustion indicator has entered a zone resembling previous local tops, signaling potentially elevated selling pressure among short-term holders.
BTC trades near $82,900 below its 50-day moving average at $84,000 but above its 200-day average at $81,800, leaving key support near $82,000.
Bitcoin faces rising selling pressure after rebounding above $85,000, according to analyst Darkfost, while its price remains near important cost-basis levels. His analysis identifies a potential increase in short-term selling pressure and compares current conditions with previous local market tops. Meanwhile, Bitcoin’s October 11 chart shows weakening short-term momentum as the price trades below its 50-day moving average.
Bitcoin Tests Its Capital-Weighted Cost Basis
Darkfost said Bitcoin is following a pattern similar to late 2025 and early 2026. The cryptocurrency is fluctuating around its capital-weighted cost basis, estimated at $80,500. Unlike realized price, this measure weights investors’ cost basis by the amount of capital invested.
Consequently, the level helps identify where investors collectively stand between profit and loss. Darkfost described this zone as a support level that continues to hold. However, he noted that uncertainty around the level encourages investors to become more active.
Bitcoin’s chart shows the price recovering from approximately 59,000–61,000 in late May and early June. It then consolidated between roughly $60,000 and $65,000 through July and mid-August.
Seller Exhaustion Indicator Points to Higher Pressure
However, Darkfost also reported that Bitcoin’s selling pressure had intensified. His Seller Exhaustion indicator combines supply in profit with volatility, measured through returns, to identify periods of elevated or reduced risk.
https://twitter.com/Darkfost_Coc/status/2109170541340889099?s=20
The indicator focuses on hypothetical selling pressure rather than actual realized selling. Following Bitcoin’s rebound above $85,000, it entered a zone comparable to levels associated with local tops during the current cycle.
Darkfost noted that short-term holders, or STHs, showed a particularly sudden change. He added that volatility declines over time, making the indicator’s underlying dynamics more relevant than individual readings.
Bitcoin Trades Below Its 50-Day Average
Meanwhile, Bitcoin surged above $76,000 around August 18, accompanied by higher trading volume. The rally continued through September, when prices reached approximately 86,000–87,000.
Source: Santiment
By October 11, Bitcoin had retreated to around $82,900. Its 50-day moving average stood near $84,000, while its 200-day average remained around $81,800. Bitcoin therefore trades below its 50-day average but above its rising 200-day average.
The chart places immediate support around 81,800–82,000, with lower support near 79,000–80,000. Darkfost said demand would need to contain potential selling pressure for volatility to compress and the indicator to normalize.