Today's Crypto Pulse
Bitcoin crashes below $65K, sparking $1.86B liquidations
On June 3, Bitcoin slipped under the $65,000 psychological level, triggering a 12% weekly decline. The drop wiped out $1.86 billion in leveraged futures positions and coincided with Michael Saylor’s sale of 32 BTC worth about $2.5 million. Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $2.97 billion of outflows over ten sessions, deepening market pressure.
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By the numbers: Strive acquires 2,500 Bitcoin for $185.2M
Crypto, Fintech Push Back Against Banks’ War on Open Banking
Major crypto and fintech trade groups including the Blockchain Association and the Crypto Council for Innovation urged the CFPB to finalize an open-banking rule that would ensure consumers — not banks — control access to their financial data. The letter frames the push as a response to banks’ efforts to limit data sharing and block third-party access, warning that inaction would stifle competition and innovation in payments, lending and fintech services. Finalizing the rule could reshape market dynamics by empowering fintechs and crypto firms to build services around user-authorized data while curbing banks’ gatekeeping power.
U.S. Crypto Coalition Warns Bank Data Fees Could Cut Off Stablecoins and Wallets
A coalition of crypto, fintech and retail groups urged the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to preserve strong open‑banking protections in pending Rule 1033, warning that big banks’ efforts to charge for customer data access or narrow who qualifies as a...
$2B to Flow Into BlackRock’s UK Bitcoin ETF: How UK Traders Could Recycle Into IBIT
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) began trading in the UK on Oct. 20, opening a regulated route for British investors to gain Bitcoin exposure after the FCA reversed its prior ban. Analysts and market-watchers estimate the new market could channel...
US Political Turmoil Tests ‘Institutional Confidence’ as Crypto ETFs Bleed
US political turmoil — marked by widespread “No Kings” protests, a prolonged government shutdown and deep partisan division — has eroded institutional confidence and driven investors away from crypto exchange-traded funds. The sector has seen sustained outflows as risk appetite...
‘Corpo Chains’ Doomed Unless They Embrace Crypto’s Ethos: StarkWare CEO
StarkWare CEO Eli Ben-Sasson warned that while corporate blockchains can accelerate mainstream crypto adoption, “corpo chains” that keep centralized control will be abandoned unless they adopt crypto’s permissionless, decentralized ethos and interoperable technologies like zk-rollups. He argued enterprises should embrace...
Canadian Province to Ban New Crypto Mining Connections
British Columbia will ban new cryptocurrency mining connections to its Hydro power grid, citing grid protection and reliability concerns. The move immediately curtails expansion by energy-intensive miners and aims to preserve capacity for other customers amid rising electricity demand. Industry...
How to Turn Crypto Headlines Into Trade Signals with ChatGPT
Guide explains how traders can use ChatGPT to convert crypto headlines into actionable buy/sell signals by feeding specific prompts and iterating with follow‑ups. It emphasizes prompt quality and blending news signals with broader market context—illustrated by a Pi Network example...
Polygon Boss Says He’s Been ‘Questioning His Loyalty’ Toward Ethereum
Polygon co-founder Sandeep Nailwal publicly said he’s been “questioning his loyalty” to Ethereum after criticizing the Ethereum community for underappreciating Polygon’s role as a Layer-2 scaling solution, drawing a direct response from Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin. The exchange highlights escalating...
Coinbase to US: Embrace Blockchain if You Want to Fight Crime on It
Coinbase urged the U.S. Treasury to embrace blockchain-native tools—blockchain analytics, AI, APIs—and create legal safe-harbors so firms can deploy them to modernize anti-money-laundering efforts. The company argues these measures would enable real-time transaction monitoring and better information-sharing between industry and...
Crypto’s Next Bear Market Will Have a Brand-New Trigger: Willy Woo
On-chain analyst Willy Woo warned that the next crypto bear market may be triggered not by crypto-specific events but by a macroeconomic business-cycle downturn similar to 2008 — a type of broad recession that predates Bitcoin. Woo argues such a...
US Gov Shutdown ‘Likely’ to End This Week: Trump Adviser
White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said the U.S. government shutdown is likely to end this week, signaling a quick return to normal federal operations. The expected reopening could revive stalled regulatory work, notably on cryptocurrency policy and oversight that...
Polygon & Sandeep Nailwal: Driving Ethereum Innovation & Impact
I really appreciate both @sandeepnailwal's personal contributions and @0xPolygon's immensely valuable role in the ethereum ecosystem. To recap: * Polygon hosts @Polymarket, which is probably the single most successful example of a "not just boring finance" app that has actually been successful...
Bitcoin's Monthly Chart Signals Sideways Consolidation Before Upward Breakout
Scanning the monthly chart of #Bitcoin. It simply shows a clear sideways consolidation. No peak. No bottom. Just consolidation before the next big breakout upwards. https://t.co/WWkitE1OYm
BitMine’s Lee Says Ether’s ‘Price Dislocation’ Is a Signal to Buy
BitMine chairman Tom Lee urged investors to view Ethereum’s recent “price dislocation” as a buying opportunity, saying the token is poised to enter a long-term supercycle. Lee characterized current levels as an attractive risk/reward entry ahead of anticipated structural upside...
Patience Over Haste: Wait for Bitcoin’s Golden Trade
I will only open a Bitcoin trade at the golden opportunity. No time to haste. Patience is key now. https://t.co/QL1X03TxVC
VIX Falls, Market Steadies, Bitcoin Turns Bullish
VIX dropping fast 👇 Calm returning to the Stock Market. Bullish for Bitcoin and Crypto. https://t.co/MSKN17xOXW
Why Yat Siu Believes Altcoins Will Surpass Bitcoin
In this episode, Animoca Brands co‑founder Yat Siu argues that altcoins will eventually eclipse Bitcoin by delivering a portable, verifiable reputation layer built on zero‑knowledge proofs, which can power cross‑chain identity and trust in Web3. He outlines Animoca’s upcoming Hong Kong...
Bitcoin Warning Ignored, Then Market Crashed Dramatically
YESTERDAY: 1. IVAN WARNS ABOUT BITCOIN DUMP 2. GUY IN COMMENTS: "Lost all credibility Ivan" TODAY: 📉📉📉📉📉📉📉 cant make this shit up 😂😂 https://t.co/4Q15TS3luF
SpaceX Transfers $268M Bitcoin, First Major Move in Three Months
BREAKING 🚨 SPACEX HAS MOVED $268M IN #BITCOIN, IT’S FIRST MAJOR $BTC TRANSFER IN THREE MONTHS! https://t.co/SAuu85dhVU
Meteora Trades at $1 Billion Pre-Market Valuation Ahead of TGE
Meteora is trading at an implied $1 billion fully diluted pre‑market valuation ahead of its token generation event Thursday, down from a $1.8 billion opening on Oct. 10 and reflecting gradual pullback since the broader altcoin sell‑off. The Solana DEX—third‑largest...
Bitcoin Stability Is Key to Future Growth
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Bitcoin’s Banana Zone: What’s Changed Recently?
What's Happened To The Bitcoin "Banana Zone"? If you enjoyed this 1-minute summary on #BTC Checkout the full video here: https://t.co/WuNlAZWNcK Enjoy and Subscribe! $BTC #Crypto #Bitcoin
Avoid Leverage on Altcoins; Trade Spot to Reduce Risk
The prime reason that I've not been hit a lot by the recent crash is that I've erased trading with leverage on #Altcoins. Altcoins are volatile and on steroids themselves, you don't need to use leverage to increase risk. Use leverage to...
Each Bitcoin Retest Erodes This Support Level
THE MORE TIMES BITCOIN RETESTS THIS LEVEL, THE WEAKER IT BECOMES. https://t.co/OrRZqiFaA7
Bitcoin Is Oversold, Expect Potential Bounce Back
I’M TELLING YOU RIGHT NOW BITCOIN IS OVER SOLD
Just 3‑4% Gold‑to‑Bitcoin Shift Could Double BTC
BULLISH 🚨 ONLY 3-4% OF CAPITAL ROTATION FROM GOLD TO BITCOIN COULD DOUBLE $BTC FROM CURRENT LEVELS! https://t.co/5iihhWCree
Michael Saylor Urges Saudi Fund to Buy All Bitcoin
BULLISH 🚨 MICHAEL SAYLOR URGES SAUDI ARABIA'S $3 TRILLION SOVEREIGN WEALTH FUND TO BUY "ALL THE #BITCOIN" https://t.co/STajx2KEtY
ZEC Hits New ATH, Adds 959 Shielded Coins
Another day, another ATH. 959 more ZEC shielded.
Bitcoin Poised for Another Major Price Crash
#BITCOIN WILL CRASH AGAIN!!!! Watch NOW:👇 https://t.co/aB6rs8OH0k https://t.co/HJheeVjtea
Fluffypony's Comeback Shines Amid ZEC's 400% Surge
fluffypony comeback arc in the face of ZEC 400% rally is actually exactly what I needed to see on the TL tonight
Trader's Bitcoin Short Yields Huge Profit, Join Now
Amazing Bitcoin short by one of our traders in the Private TG group. All entries were shared in advance. Want access to setups like these too? Apply for access here 👇 https://t.co/5JKYrm7MWu https://t.co/ZlhTpo2OIB
Ethereum Faces Second 20‑Day EMA Rejection, Bulls Urged to Rally
Ethereum rejection number two at the 20 day EMA. Bulls need to get their act together asap. https://t.co/tPsRI22p3I
User Requests Invitation to Zcash Pump Coordination Chat
Can someone please invite me to the Ansem and Mert group chat that is coordinating the Zcash pump? Me and my ZEC bags would like to contribute
Crypto Industry Embraces DGAF Era, Founders Challenge Fees
This industry is really entering a DGAF era Founders publicly taking down market makers and CEXes for extortionate listings fees Core devs tearing the EF to shreds and disclosing laughable comp packages What’s the next domino to fall?
Ethereum Community Finally Embraces Open Discussion of Building Rules
For a long time, the first rule of Ethereum was you didn’t talk about the rules of (building in) Ethereum Glad to see that’s all changing
Crypto's Pay Gap: $3 Podcasts vs $100K Developers
Podcasters getting sponsored by billionaires to the tune of 3 bucks an episode while core devs make $100k a year is just so crypto
Aster Tops 24‑hour DEX Volume at $10.6B
ASTER LEADS PERP DEX VOLUME RANKINGS WITH $10.6B IN 24H, CLOSELY FOLLOWED BY LIGHTER AT $10.1B AND HYPERLIQUID AT $8B https://t.co/9TCGhKOe6D
Daily Crypto Market Summary and Key Trends
NIGHTLY RECAP -- STATE OF CRYPTO https://t.co/Agspl77GjQ
Bo Hines Urges Holding Bitcoin, Never Selling
TETHER STRATEGIC ADVISOR BO HINES SAYS: "NEVER SELL YOUR BITCOIN!" https://t.co/uSLGooqh7l
Sushi Over Popcorn: Market Madness or Psychosis?
I'm wathcing all of the insanity on the feed and eating sushi instead of popcorn. This is bear market behavior, psychosis or both, I'm not sure yet. https://t.co/dzyEkGdDBl
Stay Mostly Invested, Keep Cash Ready for Dips
There are smart people, with good reasons, who lean bullish here. There are also smart people, with good reasons, who lean bearish. No doubt, it's a divided market. You have to decide for yourself, and be able to recover or...
OpenSea to Airdrop Half Token Supply, Fund Buybacks
OpenSea plans to airdrop half of its upcoming SEA token supply to users and will fund buybacks with platform revenue as it expands beyond NFTs. https://lnkd.in/efiAHGCz
Tokenized Dollar Bridges Stablecoins and Traditional Deposits
WHAT IF A TOKENIZED DOLLAR could change its stripes from a tokenized bank deposit (TD) to a #stablecoin & back & forth, as it moves between holders? What if a bank could deliver wallets & custody directly into the core...
Crypto Founders Rally to Strengthen DeFi Ecosystem
BREAKING! CRYPTO FOUNDERS FIGHT FOR DEFI! 10/20/2025 #crypto #cryptocurrency #finance #defi #coinbase #cryptowendyo #bitcoin #ethereum #binance #bnb #hedera #ondo #rwa #solana #xrp #ripple
Switching Focus: From Perp DEX to NoSharding Podcast
Pivoting from perp DEX design back to the #nosharding podcast
Upcoming Talk on Post‑Quantum Signatures and Hash Security
Excited for this chat the day after tomorrow about post-quantum digital signatures, secure hash functions, and computer performance! https://t.co/3oiWLYSVGM
Ethereum's Centralization Undermines Its Decentralization Claim
Ethereum is not decentralized. https://t.co/xUgaJKUVGa
LOLLandGame Hits $1M in One Week, $5
$1m in last 7 days and $5.6m total revenue in 5 months for @LOLLandGame!
NEAR Intents: Universal Liquidity Layer Driving Expanding Commerce
NEAR Intents is the Universal Liquidity Layer that will power all commerce. Cross chain trading is just the start to showcase the technology. Number of products building on NEAR Intents expanding every day.
We Bought the NFT; UpOnlyTV Returns
The rumors are true, we bought the NFT. @UpOnlyTV is coming back. https://t.co/kbGNzjLoJQ