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$BAT dropped 40% below the bottom of the price channel, which was not part of the initial forecast. However, a strong recovery followed, with a 300% increase. My forecast remains unchanged: we may stay in this channel for a few more months, but eventually $BAT will break out.

GPS is consolidating within an ascending triangle pattern and is currently showing signs of recovery.

The 100-day moving average (100MA) is acting as a key resistance level above the current price action.

A decisive breakout above both the 100MA and the pattern’s resistance level could provide strong bullish confirmation and trigger a further rally.

Recently, the United States officially finalized new stablecoin regulations under the GENIUS Act. This is an important step toward regulating the crypto market, particularly stablecoins, to ensure transparency and protect consumers. These regulations could affect how stablecoin projects operate in the future, while also creating a clearer legal framework for investors and businesses in the industry.

$BTC .D continues to rise and has reached an important resistance zone. After touching this zone, the index was rejected and declined. This decline means altcoins now have room to grow, but only if $BTC remains stable or rises slightly.

The U.S. OCC has finalized the GENIUS Act rules for stablecoin issuers. These rules will cover matters related to reserves, redemption processes, and asset management. They will take effect on January 18, 2027.

Switzerland’s financial regulator (FINMA) has approved a Bitcoin ETF for retail investors under Swiss law, marking a significant step forward in expanding access to crypto investments in Europe.

FINMA’s decision indicates that Bitcoin trading volumes are large enough to support a retail fund focused on a single asset—Bitcoin—while ensuring safeguards for custody, risk disclosures, and sales obligations to investors.

This approval reflects a growing trend in European regulation toward extending structured crypto investment products beyond institutional markets and making them available to retail investors.

U.S. President Donald Trump will announce strong measures to combat cryptocurrency scams targeting Americans. This is a significant move amid a growing number of cryptocurrency-related scams that have caused losses for many investors.

According to CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju, a new wave of capital is flowing into Bitcoin, and he emphasized that “this only happens in bull markets.” This observation suggests a possible recovery in market sentiment, which traders should monitor to identify trading opportunities in the near future.

$BTC is currently holding around $83,000 after a recovery. Recently, BTC has seen modest growth thanks to positive results in the technology sector, helping restore risk appetite across global markets. Bitcoin had previously been trading near $81,000.

A few notable points:
• U.S. Treasury yields have edged down.
• Technology stocks are trending upward.
• Expectations of an immediate Fed rate hike have declined.
• Demand for Bitcoin ETFs has surged.

Bitcoin is now up about 26% over the past three months. However, it is worth noting that this recovery does not mean Bitcoin has broken out. BTC remains below the key resistance zone around $86,000–$87,000, and the macro environment is still challenging, with high interest rates and volatile oil prices.

The market has shifted, but buyers still need to reclaim the upper end of the price range. The current $83K level points to stability, while $87K would signal confirmation.

$BTC is still in a sideways market and recently touched an important resistance area. With the price forming a flag pattern, a breakout needs to happen now.

$BTC has broken out of a descending triangle pattern with significant trading volume, signaling strong bullish momentum.

The Ichimoku cloud is acting as a key support zone, although a retest of the breakout level may still occur.

If the retest is successful and the price holds above the breakout level, it could trigger a strong rally. Closely monitor upcoming price action for confirmation.

Ripple supported the SEC’s proposed crypto regulations in a comment letter, emphasizing that investment contracts, not tokens, are securities and that oversight should end once issuers’ commitments have been fulfilled.

The SEC will continue accepting public comments on the Reg Crypto proposal even after today's deadline, according to Eleanor Terrett.

Mastercard has begun rolling out a system that enables AI agents to autonomously purchase digital services using blockchain technology and stablecoins, without direct human intervention.

The payments giant announced that it has completed comprehensive testing of an automated payment infrastructure developed in collaboration with Coinbase and Base, Coinbase’s Ethereum Layer 2 network. The system allows AI software to conduct financial transactions independently, using stablecoins as the settlement layer.

The move marks the convergence of AI automation and crypto payment channels, positioning stablecoins as a practical medium for machine-to-machine commerce—a new use case drawing growing interest from institutions.

Strive raised $630 million through an IPO of SATS preferred stock. The company said the proceeds could be used to buy Bitcoin, but did not specify an exact amount. This is a notable move in the cryptocurrency market, as companies seek opportunities to invest in Bitcoin as part of their financial strategies.

Analysis of the US dollar shows it is retesting the breakout level of an ascending triangle pattern. The Ichimoku Cloud is acting as an important support zone.

If the retest succeeds and price holds above the breakout level, this could trigger the next upward move and reinforce the bullish structure. Conversely, if the retest fails, price could move back inside the triangle pattern. Since the DXY moves inversely to crypto, this setup could have a significant impact on the market’s direction in the near term.

A new Bitcoin custody platform has launched in the United States: AnchorWatch Trust Company, licensed in Nevada. The platform is targeting public companies, trusts, asset managers, and high-net-worth investors.

One notable feature of the service is that clients can purchase up to $370 million in Bitcoin custody insurance per client. These insurance policies are underwritten by Lloyd's of London syndicates, subject to underwriting approval and policy terms.

AnchorWatch offers two different custody structures. One allows AnchorWatch to hold the keys required for compliant custody, while clients can hold additional keys. The other structure can distribute key control among AnchorWatch, BitGo, and CoinCorner.

The company's custody fees are also unusual. Rather than charging a percentage of assets, monthly custody fees are capped at $10,000.

It's worth noting that insurance does not eliminate Bitcoin custody risk entirely. Coverage depends on the policy, underwriting approval, exclusions, and limits.

The trend is clear: Bitcoin custody is becoming increasingly specialized. The next competition is not just “Who can hold Bitcoin?” but also “Who can secure, insure, and structure it for institutions?”

J.P. Morgan predicts that the tokenized real-world asset market will reach $13 trillion by 2030, highlighting the scale of the opportunity the bank sees in bringing traditional assets onto the blockchain.

The forecast specifically highlights Pendle, a DeFi protocol specializing in yield trading, as a notable player in the expanding tokenization sector. Tokenized real-world assets—including instruments such as bonds, real estate, and commodities represented on blockchain networks—are attracting growing interest.

Strive continues to expand its Bitcoin portfolio, purchasing an additional 1,223 $BTC between October 14 and 16.

• Transaction value: ~USD 100 million
• Average price: USD 81,734 per BTC

With this transaction, Strive’s total Bitcoin holdings reached 36,818 BTC. Earlier, the company also purchased 2,822 BTC during the same week, bringing its total Bitcoin accumulation for the week to 4,045 BTC. This makes Strive the fourth-largest publicly traded company holding Bitcoin, behind only Strategy, Metaplanet, and Twenty One, and ahead of MARA.

It is worth noting that Strive is not funding these transactions solely with operating profits. The company has actively tapped the capital markets to expand its Bitcoin treasury, with recent warrant offerings generating approximately USD 369.2 million and a new preferred stock offering expected to raise around USD 630 million before expenses. Corporate Bitcoin accumulation is becoming a financial race, and Strive is moving very quickly.

Options markets are showing signs of optimism again. Both the open-interest and trading-volume put/call ratios are below 1 and in the bottom third of their 2026 ranges. Currently, open interest stands at about 0.56 put contracts for every call contract.