This Bitcoin Cycle Theory Puts $350K in Focus Before the Next Crash
Bitcoin’s current cycle could last until 2028 because bearish macroeconomic conditions have persisted twice as long as in previous cycles.
By Wayne Jones 10/16/2026, 9:40:54 AM
Bitcoin faces an $8,000 trading trap as US midterms approach
Two hot inflation reports in two days resulted in Bitcoin falling below $80,000 on Oct. 15. September CPI accelerated to 3.7% from 3.4%, and producer prices jumped 1.3% on the month, the largest rise since March 2022 and more than double the forecast in most surveys. Can-Luca Köymen, investment strategist at Sygnum, said in a… Read the full story...
By Gino Matos 10/16/2026, 9:40:48 AM
ARB Price Prediction: 11% Daily Gain Stalls at Bollinger Midband With MACD Momentum Flatlined
Arbitrum (ARB) posted an 11.51% 24-hour price change to reach $0.20 on October 16, clearing all four major moving averages, with the day's trading range spanning $0.17 to $0.20 per Binance spot dat... (Read More)
By N/A 10/16/2026, 9:37:43 AM
U.S. judge rejects Gemini’s appeal to void $5 million settlement despite CFTC backing
The crypto exchange already paid up, but a court order and restrictions from its 2025 settlement will not be lifted even though the CFTC said the case should have never been presented.
By Olivier Acuna 10/16/2026, 9:36:21 AM
XRP Is Outtrading Bitcoin and Ether on South Korea’s Biggest Exchange
XRP topped Upbit’s spot volume in snapshots taken more than seven hours apart, beating bitcoin and ether in won trading even as its price drifted lower subsequently. The Numbers The first snapshot circulated yesterday evening (U.S. time) ranked Upbit’s top three spot pairs by 24-hour volume: XRP/KRW: $145.57 million, 11.74% of Upbit’s volume...
By Shiraz Jagati 10/16/2026, 9:30:07 AM
APT Price Prediction: 11% Surge Stalls at the Bollinger Ceiling — Can Buyers Clear $0.90?
Aptos (APT) posted an 11.08% gain in the 24 hours to 08:12 UTC on October 16, 2026, pushing to $0.86 on Binance spot and reclaiming every major moving average. The rally places price directly benea... (Read More)
By N/A 10/16/2026, 9:29:43 AM
HYPE rebounds near $82 as Ripple Prime expands institutional access to Hyperliquid markets
Key takeaways HYPE recovered to $81.88 after falling to approximately $77.59 following hotter-than-expected US producer inflation. Ripple Prime introduced institutional RWA perpetual swaps referencing more than 100 Trade.xyz markets on Hyperliquid. HYPE faces resistance at $83.10, while support lies around $76.30–$75.70. HYPE recovers after...
By Hassan Maishera 10/16/2026, 9:26:58 AM
Bitcoin holds on: Breakdown not confirmed - Is the rally back on?
Despite the sell-off in the AI and precious metals sectors due to poor U.S. inflation data, Bitcoin came back from the brink on Thursday, having broken down below its ascending channel. The bulls rallied back strongly and the $BTC price ended the day back inside the channel. Is this the first warning of a big breakdown, or is this a sign that the...
By Laurie Dunn 10/16/2026, 9:25:21 AM
Google cuts quantum errors 40-fold: Is Bitcoin at risk?
Google cuts quantum computing errors 40-fold on its Willow chip, raising questions about future Bitcoin security and 6.04 million exposed BTC.
By Olivia Stephanie 10/16/2026, 9:23:15 AM
NEAR Price Prediction: 10% Surge Collides With Shrinking Open Interest at a MACD Inflection Point
NEAR Protocol climbed 10.51% to $5.21 on Binance spot in the 24-hour session to October 16, 2026, but a simultaneous 9.98% contraction in Binance futures open interest raises a pointed question abo... (Read More)
By N/A 10/16/2026, 9:22:43 AM
Bitcoin may seek 20-month trend line reclaim before new record highs: CryptoQuant
Bitcoin’s market cycle signals tool showed BTC price action copying history, possibly preparing to reclaim a key moving average before testing new highs.
By William Suberg 10/16/2026, 9:22:13 AM
AI Weaponized in 84% of Ransomware Attacks, According to a New Survey
Victims say artificial intelligence was weaponized in the vast majority of recent ransomware attacks on their organizations, according to a new survey. In its 2026 Ransomware Risk Report, cybersecurity company Semperis says found AI was involved in 84% of the incidents experienced by the IT and security professionals polled across nine countries....
By Daily Hodl Agent 10/16/2026, 9:15:36 AM
Ethereum reclaims $2,400 as falling Treasury yields ease inflation pressure
Key takeaways Ethereum recovered above $2,400 after briefly falling toward $2,340 following hotter-than-expected US producer inflation. September PPI rose 6.3% annually, while core PPI reached 5%, both exceeding forecasts. Support stands near $2,355, while resistance between $2,496 and $2,552 could challenge the recovery. Ethereum rebounds after...
By Hassan Maishera 10/16/2026, 9:15:24 AM
XLM Price Prediction: Every Moving Average Overhead as Stochastics Hit Oversold Near $0.17 Floor
Stellar trades at $0.18 on Binance spot as of October 16, 2026, sitting below its 7-, 20-, and 50-day moving averages in a bearish configuration, while stochastic readings in oversold territory and... (Read More)
By N/A 10/16/2026, 9:14:43 AM
TRX Price Prediction: Pinned at $0.33 as Futures Open Interest Surges Into a Sell-Dominated Flow
TRON is trading at $0.33 on Binance spot, with every major moving average converged at the same price and a sub-penny Bollinger Band range signalling near-total compression. A near-9% single-sessio... (Read More)
By N/A 10/16/2026, 9:06:43 AM
Federated Hermes Partners With Prometheum to Issue Tokenized Securities Funds
Federated Hermes and Prometheum plan tokenized securities funds for brokerage accounts, with the first product expected in Q1 2027.
By Maya Collins 10/16/2026, 9:01:07 AM
LTC Price Prediction: Four-Percent Bounce Stalls Below Every Near-Term Average as October Setup Gets Undercut
Litecoin traded at $60.92 on Binance spot on October 16, 2026, reclaiming 4.46% within the session but failing to close above its SMA 7, SMA 20, EMA 12, or EMA 26. A conditional long setup publishe... (Read More)
By N/A 10/16/2026, 8:58:43 AM
ATOM Price Prediction: A 5% Bounce Meets Stacked Resistance as the Year-End Framework Shifts Lower
Cosmos (ATOM) surged 5.49% to $1.77 on October 16, recovering from a 24-hour low of $1.65, yet the token remains pinned below its short-term moving averages and faces a critical resistance cluster ... (Read More)
By N/A 10/16/2026, 8:50:43 AM
XRP Defies Support Crash With Sudden $184 Million Binance Inflow
Traders risk $184 million on Binance to buy the XRP dip, forcing a 5% counter-trend bounce after hot U.S. inflation data.
By Gamza Khanzadaev 10/16/2026, 8:43:30 AM
BCH Price Prediction: Sharp 7% Bounce Runs Into a Dense Wall of Moving-Average Resistance
Bitcoin Cash posted a 6.99% single-session gain on Binance spot as of October 16, 2026, lifting price to $280.00 and reclaiming both its 7-day and 50-day simple moving averages — yet the coin still... (Read More)
By N/A 10/16/2026, 8:42:43 AM
Will Death Cross Finalize on XRP?
XRP might witness a major spike in bearishness following the finalization of one of the worst signals for the price.
By Arman Shirinyan 10/16/2026, 8:40:00 AM
Mastercard launches global fiat and stablecoin payments platform with BVNK
Mastercard has launched its Global Money Platform with BVNK, allowing banks, fintech companies and businesses to manage fiat currencies and stablecoins through a single application programming interface (API). According to a joint announcement from the companies, the service combines Mastercard’s…
By Rony Roy 10/16/2026, 8:35:12 AM
MSCI approves rules that could eject Strategy, Metaplanet from equity indexes
The rules proposed in August would see companies that exist mainly to hold investments as no longer eligible for index inclusion.
By Omkar Godbole 10/16/2026, 8:34:48 AM
UNI Price Prediction: Eight Percent Rally Runs Into a Cluster of Moving Averages
Uniswap (UNI) gained 8.17% in 24 hours to $7.50 on Binance spot, but the advance stalls just below a dense band of short-term moving averages while a concurrent 4.77% drop in open interest raises q... (Read More)
By N/A 10/16/2026, 8:34:43 AM
Pi Network Price Forecast: PI holds the fort at $0.0800 as Core Team announces first-ever ecosystem summit
Pi Network (PI) hovers around $0.0800 at press time on Friday after a roughly 2% rebound the previous day.
By N/A 10/16/2026, 8:31:54 AM
Native Bitcoin collateral on Aave triggers WBTC pool deficit
Hub suppliers would finance fast exits before permissioned buyers acquire the vaults, with escrow shortfalls reported as deficits. Read the full story on CryptoSlate Understand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst in your inbox
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 10/16/2026, 8:30:32 AM
Capital B reports $78M loss in H1 2026 despite buying more Bitcoin
Capital B reports a $78 million first-half loss driven by Bitcoin impairment, while growing its treasury to 3,538 BTC by September 2026.
By Olivia Stephanie 10/16/2026, 8:30:14 AM
Bitcoin’s $80K Safety Net Held Once but Glassnode Says It Is Eroding
Big buyers caught bitcoin at $80,000 on Thursday, but Glassnode’s order book data shows the bids under that level are getting thinner. A Day on the Order Book Glassnode posted a heatmap of resting orders on the Binance BTC/USDT spot book from Oct. 15, and relayed the following message: The large bids that sat at […]
By Shiraz Jagati 10/16/2026, 8:30:07 AM
Strive upsizes SATS IPO to $700M, priced at $90 per share
Strive's IPO success highlights growing investor confidence in Bitcoin-backed securities, potentially influencing future corporate treasury strategies. The post Strive upsizes SATS IPO to $700M, priced at $90 per share appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/16/2026, 8:26:59 AM
LINK Price Prediction: 3.6% Bounce, Five Moving Averages Still Overhead
Chainlink recovered 3.59% to $12.55 on Binance spot on October 16, but the rally has yet to clear a dense cluster of short-term moving averages pressing from above, and taker sell volume outpaced b... (Read More)
By N/A 10/16/2026, 8:25:43 AM
DriveWealth-Ripple Partnership Tests XRP Demand in RLUSD Settlement
DriveWealth’s Ripple partnership uses RLUSD for settlement, but its structure does not show that the deal creates meaningful XRP demand. The post DriveWealth-Ripple Partnership Tests XRP Demand in RLUSD Settlement appeared first on Coinspeaker.
By Daniel Francis 10/16/2026, 8:25:23 AM
AVAX Price Prediction: Six-Percent Bounce Stalls Beneath Key Moving Averages as MACD Flatlines
Avalanche gained 6.00% in the past 24 hours to trade at $10.17 on Binance spot, but the rally leaves price below both its 7-day and 20-day simple moving averages while the MACD histogram reads zero... (Read More)
By N/A 10/16/2026, 8:18:43 AM
Visa launches 24/7 USDC funding for global payments
Visa launches USDC funding for cross-border payments through Inyo Global, bringing its stablecoin pilot into commercial use for eligible businesses.
By Olivia Stephanie 10/16/2026, 8:12:00 AM
DOT Price Prediction: 5% Rally Overshoots October Analyst Range as MACD Flatlines
Polkadot rose 5.12% to $1.15 on October 16, 2026, clearing the $0.989–$1.09 October range forecast published by Changelly on October 15. Binance futures open interest declined 2.94% alongside the g... (Read More)
By N/A 10/16/2026, 8:10:43 AM
Cardano Price Tests Key Support as Whales Offload 110 Million ADA in Five Days
Cardano (ADA) faces renewed selling pressure after large holders offloaded more than 110 million tokens in less than a week.
By Newton Gitonga 10/16/2026, 8:09:43 AM
Mercedes-Benz and Nvidia expand partnership for automated driving systems
The expanded partnership may accelerate industry shifts towards AI-driven safety and regulatory compliance, influencing future mobility trends. The post Mercedes-Benz and Nvidia expand partnership for automated driving systems appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/16/2026, 8:08:17 AM
Bitcoin steadies at $82,000: The five forces crushing the Uptober rally
Crypto markets have remained under pressure so far in October, with Bitcoin (BTC) sliding below $80,000 earlier this week before recovering to around $82,000 on Friday, as macroeconomic headwinds and cooling demand weigh on the market.
By N/A 10/16/2026, 8:07:41 AM
MATIC Price Prediction: Compressed Range and Bearish Stack Signal Caution as MATIC Sits Below Every Major Average
Polygon's MATIC was quoted at $0.38 on Binance spot as of October 16, 2026, trading below its SMA 20, SMA 50, and SMA 200 with momentum gauges in the lower half of their ranges and a near-zero 24-h... (Read More)
By N/A 10/16/2026, 8:03:43 AM
Binance Founder Says Bitcoin Could Get to $1 Million “Faster Than We Think”
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao “CZ” believes Bitcoin (BTC) could reach $1 million sooner than many investors expect.
By Newton Gitonga 10/16/2026, 8:01:32 AM
Coinbase Publishes Its Case for a Phased Bitcoin Post-Quantum Migration
Coinbase says Bitcoin’s post-quantum transition could take seven years, putting governance over exposed and abandoned BTC at the centre of planning.
By Elliot Veynor 10/16/2026, 8:01:11 AM
Capital B reports $78M H1 loss driven by Bitcoin impairment charge
Europe’s second-largest Bitcoin treasury raised $30 million and increased its Bitcoin holdings by 11% in the first half of 2026, despite reporting a $75 million Bitcoin impairment loss.
By Zoltan Vardai 10/16/2026, 7:59:46 AM
DOGE Price Prediction: A Tentative Bounce Near the Lower Bollinger Band — But $0.09 Remains the Make-or-Break Level
Dogecoin logged a 2.95% gain to trade near $0.08 on October 16, 2026, yet sits below its SMA 20, 50, and 200 — all clustered at $0.09. Falling open interest, oversold Stochastics, and net taker buy... (Read More)
By N/A 10/16/2026, 7:56:43 AM
Fed Chair Warsh’s Bangkok Speech: 4 Key Takeaways and What They Mean for Bitcoin
Here's what Warsh signaled about the upcoming FOMC meeting and whether the central bank plans to hike rates again.
By Jordan Lyanchev 10/16/2026, 7:56:22 AM
Injective price surges as trading volume rises and buyers regain control
Injective has rallied more than 8% on October 16, reaching $9.35 as increased trading activity and renewed interest in the network’s institutional developments have supported its recovery. According to TradingView data from Binance, INJ (INJ) was trading near $9.25 at…
By Rony Roy 10/16/2026, 7:54:14 AM
Google’s Quantum Advance Exposes Bitcoin’s Hidden Upgrade Cost
Google's Willow breakthrough raises a difficult Bitcoin question: can quantum-resistant signatures fit within the network's limited block space?
By Alexander Zdravkov 10/16/2026, 7:50:56 AM
Kevin Warsh Gives No Hint on October Fed Decision, Says AI Path Will Be “Very Bumpy”
Speaking at the IMF-World Bank annual meetings in Bangkok on 16 October, Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh refused to signal whether the Fed will raise interest rates again at its October 27–28 meeting, keeping markets uncertain after September’s rate hike. Meanwhile, Warsh also warned that artificial intelligence could transform the global...
By Rizwan Ansari 10/16/2026, 7:47:59 AM
SOL Price Prediction: A 4% Bounce Hits a Wall of Moving Averages as $110 Looms Large
Solana recovered from a session low of $100.91 to trade at $106.53 on October 16, 2026 — a 4.27% gain on Binance spot — yet remains below every short-term moving average. With Stochastic oscillator... (Read More)
By N/A 10/16/2026, 7:47:43 AM
Fed chair Warsh’s AI optimism lifts emerging-market stocks
AI optimism may drive long-term productivity gains, boosting global markets, but could also trigger short-term inflationary pressures. The post Fed chair Warsh’s AI optimism lifts emerging-market stocks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/16/2026, 7:43:50 AM
Judge rejects CFTC, Gemini bid to undo $5M settlement
Judge ruled changes in CFTC enforcement priorities and allegations of misconduct by its enforcement division were insufficient to overturn Gemini’s January 2025 settlement.
By Ezra Reguerra 10/16/2026, 7:43:29 AM
ADA Price Prediction: Lower Band Bounce and Divergent Stochastics Leave Recovery Thesis Conditional
Cardano traded at $0.23 on October 16, 2026, up 4.80% on the day, with Binance spot data placing ADA near its lower Bollinger Band. Stochastic %D has crossed below the 20-level threshold while %K a... (Read More)
By N/A 10/16/2026, 7:39:43 AM