🪙 CRYPTO NEWS ROUNDUP
📅 October 4, 2026 | Past 6 Hours
🚨 Bitcoin Whales Take Positions
Bitcoin is trading around $86,000, with traders taking sharply different positions. One whale opened a 7× BTC long worth $10.27M, while trader Doctor Profit reportedly opened a short around $86,200, targeting $79,000. Arkham also says it has tracked roughly 78% of Strategy’s Bitcoin holdings.
🔍 Aptos FUD Debunked
Aptos CEO Avery Ching dismissed rumors that the network could shut down within six months, calling the claims “baseless.” The APT token had declined amid the speculation.
🔥 Cronos Completes Major Token Burn
The Cronos community approved its latest tokenomics proposals, including the burning of 228 million CRO, reducing the circulating supply through a community-driven burn.
⚠️ $167K LINK Phishing Loss
An Ethereum user reportedly lost $167,342 worth of LINK after signing a malicious Permit2 approval. A serious reminder: never sign wallet approvals you don't fully understand.
💬 THE BIG QUESTION:
Where do you think BTC goes next — 🚀 $90K+ or 📉 $79K?
And which story matters most to you: Bitcoin positioning, Aptos FUD, the CRO burn, or wallet security? 👇
📌 Stay informed. Stay cautious. DYOR.
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