$BTC Why did Bitcoin plummet tonight? The reason could stem from the Middle East conflict 🧨
Bitcoin just dropped 2.2% in 24 hours, to $79,700. ETH, XRP, and SOL also fell 3-4%. Over $400 million worth of long positions were liquidated in the last 4 hours.
Condolences to the long holders 🤕
The market declined after The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported that the US is urgently withdrawing personnel from embassies and military bases across the Middle East. Intelligence suggests Iran may be preparing to attack Americans.
Jay Clayton, Director of National Intelligence, wrote in a memo to Secretary of State Marco Rubio that Iran has significantly increased its efforts targeting US personnel. This troop withdrawal appears to be much larger than earlier in the week.
Speaking in Florida on October 23, Trump also said the US could escalate the conflict with Iran again after the midterm elections in early November.
🏆 LoL Worlds 2026: the first 2 quarterfinal spots are decided TODAY
Two teams are 2-0 and play best of three tonight. Win and you're through, lose and you drop to the 2-1 pool.
Sunday, Oct 25 (CET) 18:00 Hanwha Life vs Invictus Gaming (Bo1) 19:00 G2 Esports vs Top Esports (Bo1) 20:00 Movistar KOI vs Dplus KIA (Bo3, winner qualifies) 23:00 Gen.G vs LYON (Bo3, winner qualifies)
Monday, Oct 26 (CET) 18:00 CTBC Flying Oyster vs T1 (Bo1) 19:00 Bilibili Gaming vs Karmine Corp (Bo1) 20:00 LOS vs Team Secret Whales (Bo3, loser is out) 23:00 Team Liquid vs Anyone's Legend (Bo3, loser is out)
⏰ Europe moved to winter time today, so matches start 1 hour earlier on your clock than last week.
Who books the first quarterfinal ticket: Dplus KIA or Movistar KOI? 👇
#EarningsSeason #BinancePick Microsoft $MSFT reports after the close on Oct 28. Consensus sits around $4.71–$4.72 EPS and roughly $90.6–$90.7B revenue.
Management guided $89.85–$90.95B, with Azure expected to grow about 45% constant currency.
I think they clear both numbers. They have beaten EPS in eight straight quarters, and last quarter’s print ($4.74 vs $4.24, revenue $90B) was clean. Azure checks from analysts still look strong, and Copilot adoption is no longer just a slide. CapEx is heavy, but the revenue side of AI demand has been showing up. I do not expect a big miss on the top or bottom line.
The harder part is the reaction. $MSFTB has a habit of beating and then trading soft if the next-quarter Azure guide or margin comment is only “in line.” Options are pricing a smaller move than the stock has usually delivered recently. A clean Azure print above 45% plus stable guidance could push it higher in the first session. Anything that sounds like capacity constraints or slower sequential growth will get sold, even if the headline numbers beat.
I am not adding a fresh position into the print. I already have some exposure from earlier and would rather see the Azure number and the Q2 commentary before deciding whether to add.
> If it gaps up hard on a solid guide I will wait. > If it dips on a non-issue I will look at adding a small size.
MY HALLOWEEN ADVENTURE: THE MYSTERY OF BINANCE CASTLE
On Halloween night, I received a mysterious invitation to explore Binance Castle with my little yellow companion, Bibi. Legend said that somewhere inside the castle was a magical book called Freedom of Money, holding the secrets to bringing peace back to a world filled with spooky surprises. Naturally, I packed my backpack, put on my Binance jacket, grabbed a lantern, and followed Bibi into the darkness. What could possibly go wrong? 😂 🌕 The Haunted Graveyard Our journey began in a creepy graveyard beneath a giant full moon. Pumpkins glowed along the path, bats flew overhead, and strange shadows danced between the tombstones. One sign pointed toward the castle. Another seemed to warn us about something called FUD. Before I could ask what that meant, a giant monster jumped out of the fog, shouting rumors and frightening predictions about everything around us. Bibi wasn't impressed. He pulled out a tiny notebook and started checking the facts. I followed his lead. Instead of believing every scary story, we looked for evidence and tried to understand what was really happening. The monster grew smaller with every question until it disappeared in a puff of purple smoke. “Great job, Bibi!” I said. “Apparently, even monsters don't like fact-checking.” 👻 🦇 The Battle Against FOMO Just as we reached the castle bridge, another creature appeared. This one was covered in glowing green lights and kept shouting: “Hurry! You're going to miss the biggest opportunity of your life!” It was FOMO, the most impatient monster in the entire haunted forest. It tried to distract us with dazzling promises and endless flashing lights. For a moment, I almost ran straight toward it. But Bibi gently tugged my sleeve. We paused, thought carefully, and remembered that excitement alone isn't a good reason to make a decision. FOMO became confused. Without our panic, its magical powers weakened, and it vanished into the night. Bibi celebrated with a little dance. I think he secretly considers himself a professional monster hunter now. 🐰💛 🏰 Inside Binance $BNB Castle At last, we arrived at the magnificent castle, with golden lights shining through its windows and mysterious symbols decorating its towers. Inside, we discovered a wonderful library filled with floating books, sparkling coins, and curious little creatures guarding ancient stories. At the center of the room sat the book we had been searching for: Freedom of Money. I carefully opened it. Its pages revealed a simple message: ✨ Stay curious. ✨ Ask questions before believing a claim. ✨ Keep learning and make thoughtful decisions. Suddenly, the castle lit up with a brilliant golden glow. The frightening shadows disappeared, the bats flew peacefully into the moonlight, and the pumpkins seemed to smile at us. We had discovered the secret all along: understanding the world is much more powerful than being afraid of it. 🌅 A Happy Ending with Bibi As the sun rose, Bibi and I left the castle with the magical book safely tucked inside our backpack. I looked at my little companion and laughed. “Not bad for one Halloween night, huh?” Bibi nodded proudly, then pointed at my phone. A new notification had appeared. I looked at it, smiled, and put my phone away. Tonight, the adventure mattered more than the screen. 🎃 This Halloween, I'm celebrating imagination, curiosity, and the freedom to explore new ideas with the Binance community. And if FUD or FOMO ever comes knocking again, Bibi and I know what to do: stay calm, ask questions, and keep learning! Happy Halloween, everyone! May your night be magical, your pumpkins be golden, and your adventures be full of surprises. 🟡🐰📚 #Binance #Halloween #FreedomOfMoney #SEAPumpkinFrenzy @Binance Burmese @CZ