Binance Futures to Launch Pre-Market MONUSDT Perpetual Contract with Up to 5× Leverage Binance has announced the launch of pre-market trading for its MON/USDT perpetual futures contract, starting October 10, 2025 at 07:15 UTC. Binance+1
Here are the key details:
Max Leverage: Up to 5× leverage allowed. Binance
Funding Rate (Pre-Market): +0.005% per funding interval during pre-market period. Binance
Transition to Standard Perpetual: After pre-market, the contract will gradually switch to full perpetual status (with standard mark-price calculation and funding rates). Binance+2Binance+2
Mark Price Rules (Pre-Market): • Based on average of last 10 seconds of trade prices (recalculated every second). Binance • ±1% price change caps per second interval in pre-market phase. Binance
Purpose: Enable traders to engage with MON price movements earlier, offering improved price discovery and hedging before full market listing.
State Street Report: Institutions Eye Bigger Digital Asset Exposure
State Street’s 2025 Digital Assets Outlook survey shows nearly 60% of institutional investors plan to increase their digital asset allocations within the next year. The Block+2MarketScreener+2
Over the next three years, many expect their digital asset exposure will double. The Block+1
Tokenization is a big part of the shift: by 2030, more than half of respondents believe 10%–24% of institutional investments will be made via tokenized instruments (private equity, fixed income, etc.). State Street Investors+2The Block+2
Top motivations: improved transparency, faster trading, and lower compliance costs. Nearly half expect cost savings over 40%. MarketScreener+2cointeeth.com+2
Organizational changes are happening: ~40% of institutions already have teams dedicated to digital assets. Blockchain operations are becoming integral to overall strategy.
Gold prices have broken through $4,000/ounce, fueling a rally in mining stocks around the world. Reuters
Shares of gold miners have jumped significantly following this boost in bullion prices.
Why Mining Stocks Are Rallying
Higher margins & revenues — when gold rises, miners earn much more per ounce. Investor rotation into “hard assets” amid macro risks and inflation fears. Reuters Underpriced miners — many mining stocks lagged gold’s run, so there's catch-up potential.
XRP has a fixed maximum supply of 100 billion tokens. Binance+1 Currently, around 64.66 billion XRP are in circulation. Binance A large portion—~35 billion XRP—is locked in escrow contracts, scheduled for timed releases. Binance+2AInvest+2 Ripple’s release mechanism: each month, a set amount is unlocked (e.g., 1 billion), but a portion is often re-locked to control net new supply. AInvest+2CoinCentral+2 Why a Supply Shortage Might Be Near
1. Controlled Releases + Re-locking Means Low Net Supply Increase Because Ripple often re-locks part of the unlocked XRP, the net addition to circulating supply is modest. That limits how much new sell-side supply can flood the market. AInvest+1 2. Whale Activity & Staking Could Reduce Floating Supply
On-chain data indicates millions of XRP moved back into escrow recently, tightening available liquidity. TradingView New staking programs (like mXRP, FXRP) aim to lock large volumes of XRP. This would reduce the tokens available for trading or quick sale. CoinStats
3. ETF / Institutional Demand May Outpace Supply If institutional interest surges—especially with upcoming spot XRP ETFs—the demand for XRP may overwhelm the incoming supply from escrow. That could lead to a squeeze. Binance+2AInvest+2
What Could Go Wrong (or Right)
RiskEffectLarge escrow releases / salesCould flood the market, negate scarcity, push price down.Slow demand uptakeIf interest in XRP remains weak, reduced supply won’t matter much.Regulatory, operational changesChanges in how Ripple or regulators treat escrow or XRP could disrupt supply controls.
What to Watch / Key Metrics
Monthly escrow release vs re-lock numbersExchange reserves (how much XRP held on exchanges)Whale wallet movements (big inflows/outflows)Adoption / institutional accumulationAnnouncements about staking / locking protocols $BTC $ETH $BNB
MicroStrategy (now Strategy) paused Bitcoin buys for a week — first time in months. MarketWatch
Analysts warn its aggressive acquisition strategy may become harder to sustain as debt costs rise and investor appetite weakens. Barron's
Some see a looming liquidity crunch: with institutional demand high and supply tight, large holders like MicroStrategy may face pressure to sell or act as liquidity providers.
A screenshot from 2022 shows Musk replying to Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse, indicating he is aware of and follows XRP. Binance
The exchange resurfaced recently, reigniting speculation about Musk’s potential interest in integrating XRP into his projects (like X Payments). Binance+1
Although Musk hasn’t confirmed any XRP plans, this interaction gives more weight to community hopes.
Web3 Smartphone Maker Nothing Raises $200M in Series C Funding
Nothing has closed a $200 million Series C round, led by Tiger Global, at a valuation of $1.3 billion. TechCrunch+2YourStory.com+2
Existing investors (GV, Highland Europe, EQT, Latitude, I2BF, Tapestry) joined again; new strategic backers include Qualcomm Ventures and Nikhil Kamath. TechCrunch+2The Financial Express+2
The company plans to use the funding to build out its roadmap toward AI-native devices (phones, audio gear, wearables etc.), and to deepen integration between its hardware and software platforms. The Financial Express+2TechCrunch+2
Sorare is moving from StarkEx to Solana to get faster, cheaper transactions and more wallet support. sorare.com+2BlockchainGamerBiz+2
ETH balances on StarkEx will move to Base (Coinbase’s Layer-2) in early October; by end of October, all cards will be reissued as Solana NFTs with their original attributes (rarity, metadata, XP). BlockchainGamerBiz+3sorare.com+3PlayToEarn+3
Payments & rewards will support ETH, SOL, and stablecoins. Wallets like Phantom, Backpack, etc., and external marketplaces will be usable.
The newly launched REX-Osprey XRP ETF (XRPR) and Dogecoin ETF (DOJE) recorded $54.7 million in combined trading volume on their first day. crypto.news+3Binance+3Cointelegraph+3 XRPR led with $37.7 million, marking the largest day-one volume among ETFs launched in 2025. Cointelegraph+2crypto.news+2 DOJE closed with $17 million, placing it among the top 5 ETF launches this year by debut volume. Cointelegraph+2crypto.news+2 Analysts say such strong debut volumes hint at growing investor appetite for regulated exposure to altcoins and may boost momentum for future crypto ETFs. Cointelegraph+2Bitget+2
3 Reasons XRP’s Dip Under $3 Could Be Temporary ETF Hopes & Institutional Inflows Multiple spot XRP ETF applications are awaiting SEC decisions between Oct 18–25. If approved, inflows of $3–8 billion could enter XRP. Binance+2Bitget+2 Whale Accumulation / Large-Holder Buying On-chain data shows big wallets have added ~55 million XRP (~$1.1B) recently, signaling confidence in the lower price range. Binance Bullish Technical Setup & Breakout Potential Price structure suggests that once XRP decisively breaks above ~$3.30, it could rally 60%–85%. Also, $2.99 is acting as a defended support zone. Binance
Sorare Moves to Solana — Key Points Sorare is migrating from StarkEx to the Solana blockchain to enhance speed, scalability, and openness. Sorare+1 This migration unlocks expanded payment options, enabling payments/rewards in ETH, SOL, and eventually stablecoins. Sorare+2The Crypto Times+2 All Sorare cards will become Solana NFTs by end-of-October, preserving metadata, scarcity, serial numbers, etc. Sorare+2Holder+2 ETH balances currently on StarkEx will move to Coinbase’s Base L2 for better efficiency. Sorare+2The Crypto Times+2 Users won’t need to take manual action; migration should be automatic. Gameplay + ownership remain intact. Sorare+1
Bitcoin Trading Strategies for Beginners 1. HODL (Buy & Hold) Buy Bitcoin and keep it long-term. Best for beginners who don’t want to trade daily. 2. Dollar-Cost Averaging (DCA) Invest a fixed amount regularly (e.g., weekly). Reduces the risk of buying at a high price. 3. Day Trading Buy and sell within the same day. Profits from short-term price moves (high risk). 4. Swing Trading Hold for a few days or weeks. Profits from medium-term trends. 5. News-Based Trading Trade based on crypto news or events. Requires quick decisions and good timing. ⚙️ Tips Start small and manage risks. Use stop-loss orders. Avoid emotional trading. Keep learning about market trends. #BTC $BTC $BNB
Blockchain Analysis Reveals Profitable Meme Coin Investments Recent blockchain data reveals that several early investors in meme coins have recorded substantial profits amid renewed market enthusiasm. On-chain analysts highlight that tokens such as PEPE, FLOKI, and BONK have shown remarkable gains, driven by community hype and strategic trading activity. The findings underscore how meme-driven assets, despite their volatility, continue to offer high-risk, high-reward opportunities for investors tracking on-chain trends.
BNB Drops Below $1,270 Despite a Modest 3.87% 24-Hour Gain Binance Coin (BNB) has slipped below the $1,270 mark, even as it recorded a 3.87% price increase over the past 24 hours. The movement reflects ongoing volatility in the broader crypto market, where minor gains are overshadowed by strong resistance levels. Analysts suggest BNB’s short-term trajectory will depend on market sentiment and trading activity around the $1,300 resistance zone. $BTC $ETH $BNB