Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan believes Bitcoin’s recent sell-off below $102,000 represents ‘max desperation’ among retail investors rather than fundamental weakness. While small traders are hitting breaking points, institutional investors continue adding positions through Bitcoin ETFs. This divergence between retail panic and institutional confidence could fuel Bitcoin’s next rally.
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Bitcoin Rally Predicted as Fed’s Stealth QE Looms
Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes predicts that escalating US debt will force the Federal Reserve into implementing ‘stealth quantitative easing,’ potentially igniting Bitcoin’s next major rally. Despite Bitcoin’s recent decline below $100,000 to its lowest level since June, market experts including Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan interpret the downturn as peak retail capitulation rather than systemic collapse, with institutional interest remaining robust in an asset class that continues to deliver strong annual returns.
about Bitcoin Rally Predicted as Fed's Stealth QE LoomsNovogratz Doubts Bitcoin’s $250K Year-End Target
Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz has expressed skepticism about Bitcoin reaching $250,000 by year-end, despite growing optimism from other crypto executives. The prominent investor believes the planets would need to align for such a dramatic price surge in just two and a half months. His comments come as several industry leaders reaffirm their bullish $250,000 forecasts, creating a clear divergence in market expectations as 2024 approaches its conclusion.
about Novogratz Doubts Bitcoin's $250K Year-End TargetUS Shutdown End May Revive Crypto Regulation Progress
White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett predicts the US government shutdown will likely conclude this week. This development could potentially restart progress on cryptocurrency regulatory frameworks that have been stalled during the political impasse.
about US Shutdown End May Revive Crypto Regulation ProgressMarkets Hit All-Time Highs Ahead of Major Earnings Week
U.S. stock markets surged to unprecedented levels on October 20, 2025, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average reaching 46,488, the S&P 500 climbing to 6,715, and the NASDAQ Composite hitting 22,909. This historic rally, driven by optimism surrounding corporate earnings and potential resolution to the government shutdown, sets the stage for one of the most consequential earnings weeks of the year as more than 80 S&P 500 companies prepare to report results.
about Markets Hit All-Time Highs Ahead of Major Earnings WeekMarkets Shrug Off Trade War, Shutdown & Bank Loan Woes
Despite mounting pressures from the ongoing trade war, extended government shutdown, and emerging regional bank loan issues, U.S. markets are showing remarkable resilience. Major indices are holding relatively steady as investors continue to monitor these three significant catalysts. The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF remains up over 13% year-to-date despite recent sideways trading.
about Markets Shrug Off Trade War, Shutdown & Bank Loan WoesBitcoin Treasury Firms Face Scrutiny as Bubble Debate Grows
Bitcoin treasury companies are facing increased investor scrutiny as the initial euphoria around Bitcoin-stacking firms begins to fade. With 205 publicly listed Bitcoin treasury companies worldwide, market participants are becoming more discerning about what differentiates these firms. Several companies have seen their market net asset values plunge in recent months, signaling a maturing market that demands clear competitive advantages from new entrants.
about Bitcoin Treasury Firms Face Scrutiny as Bubble Debate GrowsBlackRock CEO: Tokenization Is Future of Asset Management
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink predicts that traditional financial assets will increasingly shift to tokenized versions over the coming decades, marking what he calls the next major evolution in financial markets. With $13.46 trillion in assets under management, including $104 billion in crypto assets, the world’s largest asset manager sees tokenization as a strategic pathway to bridge traditional finance with emerging digital markets and attract new investors into long-term retirement products.
about BlackRock CEO: Tokenization Is Future of Asset ManagementCiti to Launch Crypto Custody Service in 2026
Citigroup is preparing to launch a cryptocurrency custody service in 2026, joining a growing wave of traditional financial institutions expanding into digital assets. The bank has been developing the service for several years and aims to offer institutional clients secure storage for digital coins and tokens. This move signals deepening mainstream adoption of cryptocurrency services by major banking institutions.
about Citi to Launch Crypto Custody Service in 2026Bitcoin Q4 Rally Could Supercharge LILPEPE Meme Token
CNBC analysts Carl Quintanilla and Frank Cappelleri are predicting Bitcoin’s traditional fourth-quarter rally could trigger a massive altcoin season, with emerging meme token Little Pepe (LILPEPE) positioned as a prime beneficiary. The project has raised $26.8 million in presale and is building meme-specific blockchain infrastructure, with historical patterns suggesting meme coins could see exponential gains following Bitcoin’s breakout.
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