Australian Regulator Updates Guidance Classifying Digital Assets as Financial Products ASIC clarifies that many digital assets are financial products and provides transitional relief to support innovation. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) on 29 October 2025 published updated guidance stating that stablecoins, wrapped tokens, tokenized securities and digital asset wallets can be financial products under existing law, and confirmed a sector‑wide no‑action position until 30 June 2026 to give firms time to seek licenses. ASIC invited feedback on draft relief instruments for stablecoin and wrapped token distributors and certain custodians, with submissions open until 12 November 2025. ASIC says the guidance gives firms greater regulatory certainty while protecting consumers through licensing requirements, and will consider the no‑action position when assessing historical conduct but will continue to act against egregious harm; Commissioner Alan Kirkland says the clarity helps firms “innovate confidently in Australia.” Proposed relief is subject to consultation and the guidance will operate alongside planned government law reforms and applicable jurisdictional rules. 🧭 FAQs • What did ASIC announce on Oct. 29, 2025 in Australia? ASIC updated guidance that many digital assets are financial products and set a no‑action position to June 30, 2026. • Which digital assets does ASIC treat as financial products? ASIC lists stablecoins, wrapped tokens, tokenized securities, and digital asset wallets as examples. • How long is the transitional no‑action position in Australia? The sector‑wide no‑action position runs until 30 June 2026. • By when can stakeholders submit feedback on relief instruments? Feedback on the draft relief instruments is open until 12 November 2025.
El regulador nigeriano advierte que las criptomonedas y el juego amenazan la inversión en infraestructura El jefe de un organismo regulador nigeriano advierte que el juego y el comercio de criptomonedas generalizados están desviando fondos de los mercados de capital, socavando los esfuerzos para financiar el déficit de infraestructura de $150 mil millones del país.
Mercado de Capital vs. Asunción de Riesgos
La Comisión de Valores y Bolsa de Nigeria (NSEC) está expresando preocupaciones de que la creciente preferencia de los residentes por el juego y el comercio de criptomonedas está obstaculizando gravemente la capacidad del país para financiar y construir infraestructura clave. El Director General de la NSEC, Emomotimi Agama, destacó la disparidad en los flujos de inversión, señalando que se estima que 60 millones de nigerianos (una cuarta parte de la población de 240 millones) apuestan colectivamente $5.5 millones diarios en juegos de azar. Esto contrasta marcadamente con los menos de tres millones de residentes que actualmente están invirtiendo en el mercado de capital.
Según un informe de Bloomberg, los funcionarios de la NSEC creen que los $50 mil millones en transacciones de criptomonedas realizadas por jóvenes nigerianos entre julio de 2023 y junio de 2024 están privando a los mercados de capital de financiamiento crucial. Agama resumió el problema central al afirmar: “Claramente existe un apetito por el riesgo, pero no la confianza o el acceso para canalizar esa energía hacia el sector productivo.” Respuesta Regulatoria y Planes Futuros
Sin embargo, el texto señala que este cambio hacia activos de alto riesgo a menudo es impulsado por una falta de confianza en el sistema financiero tradicional. La alta inflación y la depreciación de la moneda local se citan como las principales razones que empujan a los nigerianos financieramente presionados hacia el comercio de criptomonedas y el juego como alternativas a depositar fondos en los bancos.
Nigeria inicialmente mantuvo una postura rígida contra las criptomonedas, pero esto resultó ineficaz frente a la fuerte demanda de los residentes. En consecuencia, el gobierno ha comenzado a abrazar esta nueva realidad comenzando con la aprobación de una ley que somete a las empresas de criptomonedas a la regulación de la NSEC. También se introdujeron enmiendas para permitir la tributación de las transacciones de criptomonedas. $BTC $ETH $BNB
Bitcoin se desliza a $112K mientras se avecina un recorte de tasas de la Fed: las apuestas largas enfrentan fuertes liquidaciones El estado de ánimo del martes de Bitcoin no fue nada dorado. Después de mantenerse cómodamente alrededor de $115,500, la moneda naranja se deslizó sobre una cáscara de plátano, cayendo a un mínimo intradía de $112,349. Eso representa una caída del 1.8% frente al dólar estadounidense mientras los operadores se preparaban para el esperado recorte de tasas de la Reserva Federal. Los nervios de Bitcoin antes del día de la Fed Wall Street, mientras tanto, estaba de mejor humor: Nasdaq, Dow y S&P 500 publicaron ganancias antes de la reunión del Comité Federal de Mercado Abierto (FOMC). Pero una vez que sonó la campana de cierre, las criptomonedas dijeron que era el final del día. El mercado total de activos digitales ahora se sitúa en $3.78 billones, con una caída del 2.23% en 24 horas. Más temprano en el día, Bitcoin incluso coqueteó con $116,077 antes de que la gravedad se hiciera cargo alrededor de las 4:30 p.m. El volumen se disparó a $62.67 mil millones, pero principalmente son órdenes de venta las que están golpeando el mercado. Esa ola de tinta roja provocó caos en la arena de derivados, donde se liquidaron $552.27 millones en posiciones entre 150,568 operadores. Ethereum (ETH) y Bitcoin soportaron la mayor parte: los largos de ETH se vaporizaban por un total de $122 millones, mientras que los largos de BTC vieron desaparecer $88.82 millones, según datos de Coinglass. SOL, TRUMP, ZEC, LTC, ENA y algunos otros se unieron al cementerio de liquidaciones. Al final del día, BTC había caído un 1.8%, ETH un 3.9% y XRP un 1.3%. En el departamento de metales preciosos, el oro se deslizó un 0.69% a $3,955 por onza, mientras que la plata logró brillar un poco, subiendo un 0.38% a $47.12. No es exactamente un rally, pero hey, al menos alguien sigue brillando. En resumen, el martes fue uno de esos días en los que Bitcoin recordó a todos que todavía sabe cómo hacer una rabieta. Para las 5 p.m. del 28 de octubre, BTC se estaba cambiando de manos por $112,851 por unidad. $BTC $ETH $BNB #MarketPullback #solana #SOL
Controversial Bitcoin Proposal Targets Data Abuse Risks With Soft Fork Plan Bitcoin developers are debating a new Bitcoin Improvement Proposal (BIP) that would temporarily restrict the amount of arbitrary data attached to transactions—an effort aimed at curbing potential abuse following the Bitcoin Core v30 update that lifted limits on OP_RETURN data. Bitcoin Faces New Soft Fork Plan to Limit Data Storage Abuses The BIP, authored by Dathon Ohm and published Oct. 24, 2025, proposes a one-year soft fork called the “Reduced Data Temporary Soft fork.” It would cap OP_RETURN outputs at 83 bytes and invalidate any output scripts exceeding 34 bytes, among other changes. The goal: prevent large, arbitrary data uploads to the blockchain that could expose node operators to legal or moral liability if illegal content were ever included. Supporters argue that unrestricted data storage could allow illicit material to be permanently embedded on the blockchain, forcing node operators to store and distribute it. “The nature of Bitcoin requires users to run fully validating nodes,” the draft states. The proposal adds: “If the blockchain contains content that is illegal to possess or distribute, node operators are forced to choose between violating the law or shutting down their node.” The proposal would self-expire after about a year, during which developers could draft more permanent, less restrictive measures. Proponents view it as an emergency safeguard to prevent abuse of the OP_RETURN function, while critics contend it could set a precedent for protocol-level censorship. Citing a slice of the BIP, Jameson Lopp quipped, “‘illegal or universally abhorrent content’ is poorly defined; there are a multitude of legal jurisdictions and a multitude of subjective views on content; Bitcoin as a system does not recognize any of them.” $BTC $BNB
Experts Say Strategy’s Bitcoin Playbook Still Works—But the Replication Window Is Narrowing Experts believe simply acquiring and holding bitcoin is no longer sufficient for bitcoin treasury companies seeking to emulate Strategy’s success.
The high-risk strategy of bitcoin treasury companies trying to replicate the pioneer Strategy’s success is failing to launch, with massive investor losses showing that this model isn’t a simple recipe for outsized gains. Over the past three months, investor capital in BTC copycat firms has been decimated by severe drawdowns. Importantly, these share price collapses began well before bitcoin’s recent volatility, which saw the cryptocurrency swing from $126,000 on Oct. 6 to just under $105,000 by Oct. 17. This suggests the negative sentiment stems from deeper market disillusionment, not just the latest BTC correction.
The diverging performance and sour investor sentiment indicate that simply acquiring and holding bitcoin is not enough anymore. Strategy’s first-mover advantage was based on unique timing, institutional access, and CEO Michael Saylor’s relentless promotion—factors not easily copied by newcomers.
Some experts, however, attribute the discounts at which many BTC treasury companies trade to structural and governance flaws that erode investor confidence. They note high operational costs, low liquidity, and poor capital discipline often depress these firms’ share prices relative to their bitcoin holdings. Many also argue these companies provide insufficient yield and no compelling strategic value to offset additional layers of corporate risk.
Others, like Bryan Trepanier, founder and president of On‑Demand Trading Inc., believe markets are punishing hype and poor execution. “Markets are punishing poor execution, weak governance, and a lack of transparency. When companies rely entirely on market hype and offer no real operating plan, investors treat them like speculation, not enterprise value,” he said. $BTC
Bitcoin Sees Historic Institutional Uptake With 40% Rise in Public Company Holders
Corporate bitcoin accumulation is exploding, with institutional demand now driving the market as public companies’ holdings soared past 1 million BTC in Q3 2025 — a staggering 21% surge quarter-over-quarter, underscoring bitcoin’s rapid ascent as a core treasury asset. Corporate Bitcoin Holdings Skyrocket as Institutional Demand Surges Corporate bitcoin ownership continues to accelerate, underscoring growing institutional engagement in digital assets. Bitwise Asset Management shared on Oct. 13 on social media platform X a chart highlighting how companies are buying bitcoin in Q3 2025. The firm reported that total corporate holdings reached 1.02 million BTC in the third quarter, a 20.87% increase from the prior quarter. The combined value of these holdings rose to $117 billion, supported by bitcoin’s average price of $114,402 during the period. The chart shows that 172 public companies now hold bitcoin on their balance sheets, with 48 new firms entering the market. Strategy Inc. led with 640,031 BTC, followed by MARA Holdings with 52,850 BTC, XXI with 43,514 BTC, Metaplanet with 30,823 BTC, and Bitcoin Standard Treasury Company with 30,021 BTC. FAQ 🧭
How much bitcoin do public companies hold as of Q3 2025? Public companies now collectively hold 1.02 million BTC, a 20.87% increase from the previous quarter.
Why is institutional interest in bitcoin accelerating? Institutions are increasingly adopting bitcoin as a treasury asset, driving long-term demand and market influence.
Why is growing corporate bitcoin ownership significant for investors? The 40% increase in public firms holding bitcoin underscores its emergence as a mainstream reserve asset, reinforcing institutional confidence and shaping bitcoin’s long-term market trajectory.
What role does corporate financing play in bitcoin adoption? Major financing moves like PIPE deals and M&A transactions are reinforcing bitcoin’s place in corporate strategy.
CAN está de vuelta por encima de la marca de $1 después de haber negociado por debajo de ella durante meses. Con un pedido histórico de ASIC de 50,000 unidades y nuevas asociaciones con SLNH y Luxor, el sentimiento está cambiando rápidamente. ¿Es este un buen punto de entrada ahora?
El siguiente artículo invitado proviene de BitcoinMiningStock.io, una plataforma de inteligencia de mercados públicos que entrega datos sobre empresas expuestas a la minería de Bitcoin y estrategias de tesorería cripto. Publicado originalmente el 15 de octubre de 2025, por Cindy Feng. #BinanceHODLerENSO #BinanceHODLerYB #BNBBreaksATH #WhaleAlert #CryptoMarketAnalysis
Bitcoin Mining Hardware Maker Canaan Launches Gas-to-Computing Pilot in Calga Canaan Inc. announced the launch of a gas-to-computing pilot in Calgary, Alberta, that converts wellhead natural gas into low-cost power for high-density computing — a neat way to turn waste into watts.
Canaan Pilots Containerized Data Modules at Canadian Wellheads
Canaan‘s initiative operates through a joint mining agreement with Calgary-based Aurora AZ Energy Ltd., which develops and runs natural-gas wellhead power solutions for artificial intelligence (AI), high-performance computing (HPC), and bitcoin (BTC) mining. The program uses a modular setup designed for high uptime and scalability, with a reported 90% uptime guarantee subject to limited exemptions such as extreme weather and scheduled maintenance.
Canaan‘s pilot is said to be a fully integrated gas-to-compute system that links natural gas extraction, on-site power generation, and computing operations in one architecture. The deployment includes more than $2 million of Avalon A15 Pro bitcoin miners and containerized data modules installed directly at wellheads. During curtailment periods, the company also participates in emergency or economic demand-response programs by selling excess power back to the grid.
The initial build calls for 700 Avalon A15 Pro units providing about 2.5 megawatts of computing capacity at the wellhead. By using gas that would otherwise be flared, Canaan disclosed that it expects to eliminate an estimated 12,000 to 14,000 metric tons of CO₂-equivalent emissions annually, aligning environmental benefits with project-level economics.Beyond emissions mitigation, the decentralized approach provides an off-grid, self-sustaining power option for compute-intensive workloads. Canaan’s release said localized generation reduces strain on conventional grids while serving AI, HPC, and bitcoin mining demand profiles. “High-density computing — whether for bitcoin mining, AI inference, or HPC workloads — requires scalable and energy-efficient power architectures.
Binance Confirms $283M User Payout After Pegged Assets Unravel in Brutal Liquidation Wave Binance has revealed a $283 million payout after massive liquidations and cascading losses rattled crypto markets, exposing deep volatility and testing investor confidence across exchanges.
Binance Concludes Market Volatility Review, Pays out $283M in User Compensation
Crypto exchange Binance announced on Oct. 12 that it had completed a full assessment of the extreme market volatility that shook the cryptocurrency sector between 20:50 and 22:00 UTC on Oct. 10, when both institutional and retail traders engaged in heavy sell-offs.
The firm stated that the turbulence was driven primarily by global macroeconomic shocks, not internal system failures, and that its trading infrastructure remained fully functional throughout the event. The market experienced a sharp collective decline, sending asset prices plunging within minutes and triggering widespread liquidations across exchanges.
“Binance has conducted a comprehensive review and can now confirm that during the event, the core futures and spot matching engines and API trading remained operational,” the crypto exchange detailed, adding:
According to data, the forced liquidation volume processed by Binance platform accounted for a relatively low proportion to the total trading volume, indicating that this volatility was mainly driven by overall market conditions.
La apuesta audaz de Strategy en Bitcoin: 220 BTC añadidos en medio de la incertidumbre del mercado
El 13 de octubre de 2025, tras la fuerte corrección del mercado de criptomonedas a principios de esta semana, el fundador de Strategy, Michael Saylor, anunció que su firma ha adquirido 220 BTC, reafirmando la confianza continua de su empresa en el bitcoin como un almacén de valor a largo plazo.
Después de insinuar la compra el domingo a través de las redes sociales, Saylor confirmó la adquisición de bitcoin el lunes, señalando que la última compra amplía las crecientes reservas de bitcoin de Strategy. La empresa, que se ha hecho conocida por su agresiva estrategia de acumulación de BTC, continúa viendo el bitcoin como un activo central en su tesorería en medio de condiciones de mercado volátiles.
“Strategy ha adquirido 220 BTC por ~$27.2 millones a ~$123,561 por bitcoin y ha logrado un rendimiento de BTC del 25.9% YTD 2025,” dijo Saylor. “A partir del 10/12/2025, tenemos 640,250 BTC adquiridos por ~$47.38 mil millones a ~$74,000 por bitcoin.” La última compra de Strategy refuerza su firme creencia en el potencial a largo plazo del bitcoin, incluso en medio de una mayor volatilidad del mercado. Aún así, muchos pensaron que era bastante extraño que la empresa comprara BTC a más de $123,000 por moneda cuando podrían haber conseguido un mejor trato. #bitcoin #BNBBreaksATH #CryptoMarketAnalysis #BNBmemeszn #StrategyBTCPurchase
Binance pays $283 million in compensation following Friday's depegs, covering user losses Quick Take
Binance said it paid out around $283 million to users of three assets that depegged on the exchange during Friday’s crypto crash.
The exchange also downplayed speculation that the depeg caused the market crash, arguing instead the crash came first.
Binance said existing years-old limit orders for certain tokens, such as ATOM, contributed to some heavy altcoin selloffs on the exchange.
Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange by volume, said it compensated users of three Binance Earn assets to the tune of $283 million after Friday's volatility caused the assets to depeg from their intended price.
Binance executives apologized to users after Friday's market downturn apparently triggered assets in three Binance Earn markets — for Ethena's stablecoin USDe, Binance-issued Solana liquid staking token BNSOL, and Wrapped Beacon liquid staking token WBETH — to depeg from their intended prices. Ethena's USDe, intended to be pegged to $1, briefly fell below $0.66 on Binance.
Binance says compensation was for futures, margin, and loan users who held USDE, BNSOL, or WBETH as collateral and were impacted between 21:36–22:16 UTC, plus users with verified losses from internal transfers/Earn redemptions. Despite the issues on Binance, the assets did not depeg as significantly on other venues.
"I do not think it is accurate to describe this is a USDe depeg when a single venue was out of line with the deepest pools of liquidity that experienced no abnormal price deviations whatsoever," Ethena Labs CEO and co-founder Guy Young wrote on X, in response to the incident.
On Sunday, Binance announced that $283 million in compensation has been paid to affected users, in two batches. The exchange also downplayed some social media rumors that an attack on Binance caused a depeg, which then led to the broader market crash.
"The extreme market downturn occurred before the de-pegging," Binance's post states. "Records show that during the market sell-off.
Morgan Stanley está abriendo inversiones en criptomonedas a todos los clientes, permitiendo el acceso a través de cualquier tipo de cuenta, incluidos los planes de jubilación, en un cambio radical que elimina los límites de riqueza y perfil de riesgo.
Según un informe de CNBC, Morgan Stanley ahora permitirá a todos los clientes invertir en fondos de criptomonedas, ampliando el acceso más allá de los ultra-ricos y los inversores de alto riesgo que eran elegibles anteriormente. A partir del 15 de octubre, los asesores de la firma pueden ofrecer fondos de criptomonedas a cualquier cliente, incluidos aquellos con cuentas de jubilación, marcando un movimiento significativo hacia la adopción masiva de criptomonedas en las finanzas tradicionales.
El banco utilizará sistemas automatizados para monitorear la concentración de cartera en activos digitales y seguirá un modelo que sugiere asignaciones de criptomonedas de hasta el 4% según los objetivos del inversor. Inicialmente, los clientes pueden invertir en fondos de bitcoin al contado de Blackrock y Fidelity, con potencial para productos adicionales de criptomonedas más adelante. Esta expansión sigue la orden ejecutiva de agosto de la administración Trump que señalaba reglas más flexibles para activos alternativos en planes 401(k), reflejando un cambio institucional más amplio hacia las monedas digitales en la gestión de patrimonio.
💡FAQ:
¿Quién puede ahora invertir en criptomonedas a través de Morgan Stanley? CNBC informa que todos los clientes, independientemente de su riqueza o perfil de riesgo, pueden acceder a fondos de criptomonedas.
¿Cuándo entra en vigor el nuevo acceso a criptomonedas? Los asesores pueden comenzar a ofrecer criptomonedas el 15 de octubre.
¿Qué fondos de criptomonedas están inicialmente disponibles? Fondos de Bitcoin de Blackrock y Fidelity.
¿Pueden las cuentas de jubilación incluir inversiones en criptomonedas? Sí, el acceso a criptomonedas ahora se extiende a cuentas de jubilación y 401(k).
Maestro's Audited Indexer Unlocks Lending, Stablecoins on the Bitcoin Network Maestro has released Symphony, the first audited, open-source bitcoin indexer that offers enterprise-grade performance and security for layer two solutions.
Designed for Large-Scale Applications
Bitcoin finance infrastructure provider Maestro has announced the open-source release of an audited bitcoin indexer. Known as Symphony, the indexer is expected to accelerate the development and adoption of sophisticated financial applications, collectively known as BitcoinFi. According to a media release, Symphony is specifically designed to power large-scale applications capable of processing billions of transactions. It is also fully capable of supporting the most critical Bitcoin metaprotocol standards, like BRC-20s, runes and ordinals. By offering unrestricted access to the Bitcoin indexer on GitHub, Maestro is also empowering builders to push the boundaries of on-chain finance.
“Symphony is the first audited Bitcoin indexer. We’re giving the Bitcoin developer community the same battle-tested infrastructure that powers Maestro’s platform and processes billions of API calls for our clients,” said Marvin Bertin, chief executive officer of Maestro. “Open-sourcing it is our way of giving back to the ecosystem and accelerating the adoption of Bitcoin metaprotocols.”
For developers, startups and enterprises, this release gives them immediate access to a reliable and low-latency data source. This accelerates the deployment of new financial apps, including lending, stablecoins and real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, directly on the Bitcoin network.
Gemini Lanza una Rama Registrada Localmente en Australia Tras la Registro en AUSTRAC La bolsa de criptomonedas Gemini ha lanzado Gemini Intergalactic Australia, Pty Ltd y ha registrado la entidad con el Centro de Informes y Análisis de Transacciones de Australia (AUSTRAC) como proveedor de moneda digital, dijo la empresa.
El movimiento localiza las operaciones australianas de Gemini—anteriormente atendidas a través de su rama global—y permite a la firma ofrecer servicios de intercambio de criptomonedas regulados en Australia, con transiciones de cuentas para usuarios australianos completadas a mediados de septiembre y nuevos términos locales e instrucciones de depósito que entrarán en vigor. Gemini dijo que la transición está destinada a mejorar el cumplimiento, la localización y la transparencia para los clientes australianos, mientras que señala que el acceso a productos y los saldos de cuentas permanecen sin cambios, aparte de la necesidad de aceptar acuerdos de usuario actualizados; la firma también advirtió sobre cambios operativos, como la suspensión de staking para usuarios australianos y orientaciones sobre la conversión de saldos fiat no AUD antes de la migración.
KindlyMD Partners With Antalpha, Eyes $250M Convertible Debt Facility for Bitcoin Treasury
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KindlyMD (NASDAQ: NAKA) said that it has entered a strategic partnership with Antalpha (NASDAQ: ANTA) to develop financing solutions for companies holding bitcoin as a treasury asset, beginning with a proposed $250 million secured convertible note facility.
The non‑binding letter of intent covers issuance of five‑year notes to Antalpha intended to provide long‑term financing for KindlyMD’s Nakamoto Holdings subsidiary, expand Nakamoto’s bitcoin reserves, and replace a prior $203 million bitcoin‑secured credit from Two Prime Lending Limited; Antalpha will provide an interim bitcoin‑backed loan pending completion of the convertible facility.
According to BlockBeats, if the U.S. Republican and Democratic parties reach a bipartisan agreement on a temporary funding bill early next week, the September employment report is likely to be released the following Friday. Here are the key market events to watch in the coming week (all times in UTC+8):
On Tuesday at 22:00, 2027 FOMC voting member and Atlanta Federal Reserve President Bostic will speak on the economic outlook. At 22:30, Federal Reserve Governor Milan will participate in a fireside chat. At 23:30, 2026 FOMC voting member and Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Kashkari will deliver a speech.
On Thursday at 02:30, the Federal Reserve will release the minutes of its monetary policy meeting. At 03:15, Kashkari will speak again. At 20:30, Federal Reserve Chair Powell will deliver a pre-recorded opening speech at a community banking conference hosted by the Federal Reserve Board. At 20:35, Federal Reserve Governor Bowman will give a speech.
On Friday at 01:00, Federal Reserve Governor Barr and Kashkari will speak at an event. Later, at 21:45, 2025 FOMC voting member and Chicago Federal Reserve President Goolsbee will deliver opening remarks and host a discussion at a community bankers' seminar.
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According to Cointelegraph, recent data highlights a significant performance gap between Bitcoin and the S&P 500 since 2020. While the S&P 500, a prominent stock market index tracking 500 leading U.S. companies, has increased by 106% in USD value, it has underperformed Bitcoin by approximately 88% in BTC terms. This disparity has sparked discussions among Bitcoin enthusiasts, as noted by Phil Rosen, co-founder of the stock market data newsletter Opening Bell Daily.
The S&P 500, established in 1957, is known for delivering an annual inflation-adjusted return of about 6.68%, typically surpassing the average U.S. inflation rate. This historical performance has led renowned entrepreneur Warren Buffett to advocate for the S&P 500 as a reliable investment choice for average investors. Buffett's recommended strategy involves allocating 90% of a portfolio to the S&P 500 and 10% to short-term U.S. Treasury bonds. Despite its record-breaking performance in 2025, with the index reaching $6,715.79 and a 14.43% rise since the year's start, Bitcoin has surged by 32%, reaching an unprecedented $125,000.
Investment returns further illustrate the contrast. A $100 investment in the S&P 500 at the beginning of 2020 would have grown to approximately $209.85 by July 2025, according to OfficialData.Org. In comparison, the same investment in Bitcoin would have soared to $1,473.87. However, comparing these two investment vehicles is complex due to their distinct characteristics. The S&P 500 serves as a comprehensive benchmark for the U.S. stock market, representing the performance of the largest publicly traded companies and offering a lower risk and reward profile.
Conversely, Bitcoin is a singular digital asset with unique narratives centered around scarcity, decentralization, and deflation. Its adoption has surged as investors seek alternative ways to preserve or enhance value. Despite its relatively recent emergence#BNBBreaksATH #BTCBreaksATH #USGovShutdown
According to BlockBeats, if the U.S. Republican and Democratic parties reach a bipartisan agreement on a temporary funding bill early next week, the September employment report is likely to be released the following Friday. Here are the key market events to watch in the coming week (all times in UTC+8):
On Tuesday at 22:00, 2027 FOMC voting member and Atlanta Federal Reserve President Bostic will speak on the economic outlook. At 22:30, Federal Reserve Governor Milan will participate in a fireside chat. At 23:30, 2026 FOMC voting member and Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Kashkari will deliver a speech.
On Thursday at 02:30, the Federal Reserve will release the minutes of its monetary policy meeting. At 03:15, Kashkari will speak again. At 20:30, Federal Reserve Chair Powell will deliver a pre-recorded opening speech at a community banking conference hosted by the Federal Reserve Board. At 20:35, Federal Reserve Governor Bowman will give a speech.
On Friday at 01:00, Federal Reserve Governor Barr and Kashkari will speak at an event. Later, at 21:45, 2025 FOMC voting member and Chicago Federal Reserve President Goolsbee will deliver opening remarks and host a discussion at a community bankers' seminar