Weekly: We didn't bury lemons here, but we gathered interesting news
October 20, 2025
Bitcoin Crashed to $105K
Amid massive liquidations of $19 billion, Bitcoin plummeted to $105K, and the fear index plunged to 22 — a cold sweat swept across the market. Open interest decreased by $12 billion.
Analysts call it a logical "late-stage bull run," but investors are still clinging to Citigroup's forecast of $133K by the end of the year.
Gold Reached a Historic High
$4380 per ounce — that's the cost of silence in an era of turbulence. Gold reaffirms its status as the No. 1 asset in times of panic. Capitalization exceeded $30 trillion, which is more than crypto, Apple, and Tesla combined.
US Moves $75 Million in BTC
Transfers of $75 million in BTC were detected on wallets linked to the US government. Analysts interpret this as rebalancing, but the market reacted nervously — any action by the "big players" is like a match in a gas tank right now.
Bitcoin Core v30.0 is Here
An important client update has been released. Also, Square tested Bitcoin payments in a coffee shop through the Lightning Network for the first time. Now, a cappuccino can be paid for faster than Ethereum confirms a transaction.
Ethereum Below $4000, But With Hope
ETH declined, but Citizens Bank forecasts growth to $7000 by 2026. Investors have already dubbed SharpLink the "new ETH treasurer." And the government of Bhutan — unexpectedly for everyone — is transferring its digital ID system from Polygon to Ethereum.
Crypto Pensions? Entirely Real
In the US, Republicans are promoting a bill that would allow crypto assets to be included in pension plans. The head of the SEC called tokenization a key priority for future regulation.
Sony Prepares its Own Stablecoin
The company has applied for a banking license. Meanwhile, the NBU (National Bank of Ukraine) has postponed the launch of the e-hryvnia — too expensive and risky in times of war.
Dota 2 Channel Hacked
The game's official YouTube channel was used to promote a fake memecoin. Its capitalization exceeded $9,000 at its peak. Access to the channel has been restored.
White House Leak?
Massive shorts were opened on Hyperliquid. One trader earned $150 million and immediately opened a new position. Analysts suspect insider trading — everything coincided with political news from the US.
Investors Don't Give Up
After the crash on October 11, credit protocols collected over $20 million in fees per day. And a Bank of America report recorded the highest level of trust in the market for the entire year of 2025.