The total crypto market cap dropped over 4.2% on Thursday to hover about $3.8 trillion during the mid North American session. Bitcoin (BTC) price slipped over 3% during the past 24 hours to reach a range low of about $108,787 before rebounding to around $109,693 at press time.Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), and Dogecoin (DOGE) led the wider altcoin market in a drop of more than 6%. As such, the crypto leveraged market extended the heavy liquidation of long traders recorded earlier this week with a total of $1.13 billion rekt today.Top Reasons Why Crypto Dropped TodayLong Squeeze ImpactSince Monday, more…
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Ethereum fell to $3,830 on Thursday, dropping nearly 9% in 24 hours as Bitcoin dived to near $108,000. Crypto analyst IncomeSharks highlighted Ethereum price weakness amid the OBV indicator breakdown. XRP, Solana and BNB also dropped to or below key levels as cryptocurrencies plummeted. Ethereum (ETH) price has experienced significant volatility in the past week, with its value extending its decline in the past 24 hours as bears pushed the token to lows of $3,830. Having traded above $4,760 earlier this month, the near 9% dip in the past 24 hours and 16% dive in the past week have ETH…
The crypto market was rocked by a wave of forced selling as over $1.7 billion in leveraged positions were liquidated between September 24–25. Ethereum bore the brunt, falling 9% below $4,000, while Bitcoin dropped 3% to $111,998 before staging a partial recovery. According to Bitget, more than 407,000 traders were caught in the downturn. This market update is powered by Outset PR, the data-driven crypto PR agency that uses analytics to cut through noise and deliver measurable visibility. Leverage Unwinds and Market Shock The sell-off was triggered by heavily leveraged longs unwinding, creating cascading pressure across spot and derivatives markets.…
A Token That Exploded OvernightThe crypto world was shaken when Aster (ASTER) skyrocketed nearly 7,000% in just four days. Launching at around $0.02 on September 17, it surged to $2 by September 21 before settling closer to $1.60. This pushed its market cap to nearly $2.64 billion within a week.Driving the rally was a mix of strong social buzz, rapid exchange listings, and high-profile endorsements. Aster’s meteoric rise captured headlines, but it also raised tough questions about sustainability.ASTER PriceCZ’s Endorsement and Exchange Listings Fuel the RallyAster’s breakout was amplified when Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao praised its innovative features. He…
Whale Moves Badly Shake Confidence in XRPThe crypto market was once again reminded of how much influence large holders carry. In just 24 hours, XRP whales shifted more than $800 million worth of tokens, sparking speculation about whether the moves signaled accumulation, distribution, or simple whale dominance.For everyday investors, the message was clear: when whales move, volatility follows. XRP’s price slipped notably after these transactions, fueling fears that retail traders are always left reacting to forces beyond their control. Crypto Analyst highlighted $2.78 as a critical support level, one that has acted as a strong demand zone in the past.The…
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Author Hongji Feng Author Hongji Feng About Author Hongji is a reporter who covers crypto, finance, and tech. He graduated from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism with a Bachelor’s and a Master’s. He has previously interned at HTX,… Share Last updated: September 25, 2025 Altcoin season continues to rotate into assets with liquidity and identifiable catalysts. Traders are not chasing every name in the market, but instead are clustering around tokens tied to privacy, payments, and exchange access. This rotation has lifted Zcash, XRP, and Avantis, each for distinct reasons tied to both long-standing narratives and new events.The past…
REX-Osprey has launched the first US exchange-traded fund designed to pair spot Ethereum exposure with staking rewards.Announced on Sept. 25, the new product trades under the ticker ESK and is registered as a 1940 Act ETF, giving investors access to Ethereum through a familiar regulatory framework.The ESK fund blends spot ETH holdings with a staking component, distributing rewards from Ethereum’s proof-of-stake system to shareholders on a monthly basis.Unlike many staking products offered through private agreements or custodians, REX-Osprey emphasized that it does not keep a share of the rewards. Instead, the full proceeds from staking are passed on to investors.Greg…
XRP had a bullish start to the year, breaching the $3 mark in January for the first time in seven years. The popular crypto also rose to a new all-time high of $3.65 in July. Since its peak, XRP has seen a gradual price dip. According to CoinGecko, XRP is down 0.6% in the last 24 hours, 7.2% in the last week, 5% in the 14-day charts, and 2% over the previous month. XRP’s latest fall comes despite the SEC approving the Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index US ETF to include the asset in its portfolio, according to an X post…
Crypto Journalist Anas Hassan Crypto Journalist Anas Hassan About Author Anas is a crypto native journalist and SEO writer with over five years of writing experience covering blockchain, crypto, DeFi, and emerging tech. Share Last updated: September 25, 2025 BNB Chain Perpetual DEX market hit a record $67 billion in trading volume on September 24, marking the highest ever for the second consecutive day.Dune Analytics shows that the surge was driven by viral newcomer Aster DEX, plus Lighter and Hyperliquid, each hitting over $10 billion in daily volume.Beyond these leaders, other Perp DEXs, including EdgeX and Paradex, also crossed the…
