*First Capital Research | Daily Equity Watch | 7 Nov 2025*
*“Market strengthens on budget-day optimism”*
The Colombo Bourse extended its positive momentum as the national budget was presented today, with the ASPI surging 226 points to close at 23,338. Investor focus was largely directed towards Banking sector counters, while retail participation remained robust and HNW activity continued at a moderate level. Key positive contributors to the index included SFCL, COMB, SAMP, HNB, and VONE. Market turnover stood at LKR 6.7Bn, reflecting a 7% decline from the monthly average of LKR 7.2Bn. The Banking sector led market activity, accounting for 23% of total turnover, followed by the Capital Goods and Food, Beverage & Tobacco sectors, which collectively contributed 32%. Meanwhile, foreign investors remained net sellers, posting a net outflow of LKR 91.5Mn for the day.
*First Capital Research | Daily FI & UT Watch | 7 Nov 2025*
*“Momentum moves the market, powered by buying interest”*
The secondary market continued its momentum from the previous session, with investors demonstrating sustained buying sentiment. Volumes held steady at reasonable levels, while the yield curve edged downward towards the mid-to-long range. Among the trades that took place today, activity was mainly concentrated towards the short to mid segment of the curve. Within the 2028 segment, the 15.03.2028, 01.07.2028 and 15.10.2028 maturities traded within a yield band of 9.00% to 9.10%. Moving along, the 15.06.2029, 15.09.2029 and 15.10.2029 maturities traded within the 9.37% to 9.48% range. Moving further on to the mid-segment, the 15.07.2030 bond traded within 9.70% to 9.63%, followed by the 15.03.2031 bond which changed hands at 9.90%. On the external front, the LKR depreciated against the USD, closing at LKR 304.95/USD compared to LKR 304.62/USD seen previously. Overnight liquidity in the banking system contracted to LKR 118.3Bn from LKR 125.9Bn recorded on the previous day.
$BTC A massive whale just opened a high-leverage Long position on Hyperliquid, and the data reveals this is not a retail move — it’s a calculated institutional-level bet. 📊 Position Details: Exchange: Hyperliquid Position Type: Long (Perpetual) Position Value: $12.86M Account Total Value: $299.77K Leverage: 42.89x Position Size: 123.23 BTC Entry Price: $104,692.10 Liquidation Price: $103,185.29 Unrealized P&L: –$44.87K (–13.96%) Free Margin: $0 (Fully utilized) 🔍 Quick Analysis: This whale is betting on a strong BTC rebound from the $104K zone, a region packed with liquidity between $103K–$105K. Interestingly, the entire margin has been deployed — signaling high conviction, or a “go big or go broke” mindset. 💡 With a $12.8M position, this trade can directly influence short-term liquidity on Hyperliquid. If Bitcoin bounces just above $106K, this position could flip into heavy profit within minutes. But if BTC dips below $103K, liquidation will trigger, likely causing a cascade of forced sells across similar leveraged longs. In short, this is a bold but surgical Long setup — a whale’s attempt to front-run a reversal while everyone else panics. If it plays out, turning $299K into millions isn’t far-fetched. 💬 Follow for real-time whale tracking, liquidity zone analysis, and entry signals before the market even realizes what’s happening...
When Will Altseason Come? Get 100% Clarity 👉As long as Bitcoin holds the $97K zone and the 50 EMA spot, I’m staying bullish on this market. The structure looks like a classic fake-dip setup — BTC might drag a bit lower to create panic, possibly breaking the 100K zone just to trap shorts before the real Altseason ignites mid-November. Don’t miss this — it’s the best time to accumulate quality alts before the breakout : 🛡️ Safe Zone: $SUI , $LINK , $XRP, $RENDER (Best One's Even in Bear Market) 🚀 High-Risk / High-Reward: $PHB , $LUMIA, $ONDO 👉 Remember: Smart traders don’t chase emotion — they accumulate quietly, wait patiently, and act precisely. XRP 2.3497 -5.81% ONDO 0.6205 -9.41% #MarketPullback #BTC #Altseason #dyor #MarketAnalysis
GLOBAL RATE SHOCK: The Fed Cuts Rates — ECB in Focus Next! In a surprise move, the U.S. Federal Reserve has just announced a *rate cut, shifting its stance toward monetary easing as inflation cools and growth concerns rise. At the same time, the European Central Bank (ECB) is currently in session — and all eyes are on whether they’ll follow the Fed’s lead. What’s Next? This back-to-back central bank action could spark major volatility across global markets especially in crypto, forex, and equities - Lower rates = cheaper capital - Market uncertainty = opportunity + risk - Big moves could come within hours Stay sharp, stay ready — we may be entering a new phase of liquidity. October news #FOMCMeeting #FOMC #Write2Earn #MarketPullback
$BTC "BTC short" usually refers to shorting Bitcoin — a trading strategy where someone bets that the price of Bitcoin (BTC) will go down.
Here’s a breakdown:
BTC = Bitcoin
Short (or short position) = Selling an asset you don’t own, with the intention of buying it back later at a lower price to make a profit.
Example:
1. You borrow 1 BTC when it’s priced at $70,000.
2. You sell it immediately for $70,000.
3. Later, the price drops to $60,000.
4. You buy back 1 BTC for $60,000 and return the borrowed Bitcoin.
5. Your profit is $10,000 (minus fees and interest).
If the price goes up instead of down, you lose money — sometimes a lot, since losses on shorts are theoretically unlimited (because Bitcoin’s price can keep rising).
Would you like me to explain how people short BTC (e.g., on exchanges or via futures)?... $ETH An “ETH short” means shorting Ethereum (ETH) — in other words, betting that the price of Ethereum will go down.
Here’s what that means in simple terms:
ETH = Ethereum, the cryptocurrency.
Short (short position) = Selling an asset you don’t own, with the goal of buying it back later at a lower price to make a profit.
🔹 Example:
1. You borrow 1 ETH when it’s priced at $3,000.
2. You sell it right away for $3,000.
3. Later, ETH drops to $2,500.
4. You buy back 1 ETH for $2,500 and return the borrowed ETH.
5. You profit $500 (minus any fees or interest).
⚠️ Risk:
If ETH’s price goes up instead of down, you lose money. Unlike a regular investment (where your maximum loss is what you put in), a short position has unlimited potential losses, because ETH’s price could rise indefinitely.
Would you like me to show you the main ways people short ETH (e.g., through exchanges, margin trading, or futures)?... $BNB Here’s a complete, detailed explanation of a BNB short 👇
🔹 What Is a BNB Short?
A BNB short (short position on Binance Coin) means a trader or investor is betting that the price of Binance Coin (BNB) will fall in the future.
Many people hit their TSL even though the market reversed from the same level so always wait for the SL level to actually break before closing your position.
And for those who were holding, all targets are fully hit! 🚀🚀💀$
*First Capital Research | Daily Equity Watch | 03 Nov 2025*
*”ASPI grows through calm”*
The Colombo Bourse depicted a slightly volatile trading session during the first half, then steadily moved upward during the latter half. Cautious investor activities were observed ahead of the upcoming national budget. However, the ASPI closed in positive territory, inching up to 22,928, up by 123 points. Although the retail participation was modest, higher HNW participation drove the rally. HNW investors were keen on PKME, driven by reported results for the Sep-25 ended quarter and positive outlook for the share. Key positive contributors to the index included SFCL, BUKI, JKH, COMB and DIAL. Market turnover amounted to LKR 5.7Bn, reflecting a 23% decline compared to the monthly average of LKR 7.5Bn. The Capital Goods sector led total turnover, contributing 27%, followed by the Transportation and Materials sectors, which collectively accounted for 27%. Meanwhile, foreign investors remained net sellers, recording a net outflow of LKR 654.5Mn for the day.