Bitcoin steadied above $112,000 with ETF inflows resuming; $103 million into BTC spot ETFs, led by Fidelity’s FBTC ($133 million) while Ethereum saw a strong $236 million net inflow.
Gold rose nearly 1% to hit another record high at $4,179.95 per ounce as geopolitical tensions and the U.S. government shutdown persisted.
Total crypto market cap edged up 1% to $3.83 trillion; Fear & Greed Index slipped to 36, reflecting cautious accumulation.
Stablecoins had their most active quarter ever in Q3 2025 with $45 billion added to supply and $15.6 trillion in on-chain transfers, underscoring institutional demand.
China sanctioned five U.S.-related subsidiaries of Hanwha Ocean in retaliation to U.S. maritime tariffs, intensifying trade tensions.
The S&P 500 has recovered all losses incurred since the US-Iran conflict began. Crypto followed, but the rebound is narrow — BTC sitting near two-month highs while altcoins lag.
The $6.5 billion weekly volume record is the data point. The real story is what's changed about who's using these platforms, and why the infrastructure may finally match the demand.
Two insider-linked incidents dating back to February 2025 exposed support data from roughly 2,000 accounts. The exchange says no breach occurred and funds were never at risk.
Crypto markets recovered Monday as Iran nuclear talks progress and the Strait of Hormuz blockade remains without escalation. BTC approaches $74,000, but elevated equity correlation and fragile technicals keep the risk-reward unclear.
