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Bitcoin at Historic Highs: 3 Critical Levels to Watch Now

BTC rose to a record high of over $125,000 Sunday, extending the weekly gain to 11.5%.

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Bitcoin Surges to Record High Above $125K After $3.2B in Spot BTC Inflows

The U.S.-listed spot ETFs registered a net inflow of $3.24 billion in the week ended Oct. 3.

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Crypto Markets Today: BTC Pressures $120K as Traders Brace for Potential Short Squeeze

Bitcoin’s battle with $120,000 could set the stage for fresh record highs, as derivatives data shows signs of both bullish conviction and concentrated risk, while altcoins outperform.

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Altcoins Set to Surge? Trump Weighs $2K Personal Tariff Windfall for Americans

The potential rebates could increase investments in alternative cryptocurrencies, according to analysis in a 2023 research paper.

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Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin Breaks $119K as Altcoins Surge, Traders Eye Record Highs

A wave of ETF inflows, gold’s strength, and bullish derivatives positioning fueled a sharp rally, while Plasma’s XPL token faced scrutiny over insider sales claims.

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XRP, DOGE Zoom Higher as U.S. Shutdowns, Japan Bond Slowdown Charge Bitcoin Appetite

Shutdowns that delay data and weaken fiscal visibility often encourage central banks to act more cautiously, while rising yields in Japan hint at policy shifts that could ripple through global funding markets.

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Bitcoin Tops $119K, XRP, SOL, ETH Surge as U.S. Government Shutdown Takes Effect; BTC Options Look Cheap

The U.S. government shutdown could delay key economic reports, setting the stage for a positive fiat liquidity impulse, one analyst said.

Bitcoin was rallying Friday.

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Crypto Markets Today: Market Rallies, Altcoins Lead Gains; Zcash Hits 16-Month High

Bitcoin and ether climbed nearly 3% each, but altcoins stole the spotlight with double-digit surges as traders bet on a fresh “altcoin season.”

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Crypto Perp DEX Mania May Quickly Fizzle Out, BitMEX CEO Says

A competitive battle has erupted in the perpetual decentralized exchange sector, with emerging platforms like Aster and Lighter significantly challenging Hyperliquid’s former dominance.

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XRP Futures See Institutional Adoption, Solana Futures Hit $1B OI in 5 Months, Outpacing Bitcoin and Ether: CME Group

Institutional investors are increasingly adopting CME's futures for XRP and solana, the exchange's global head of equity and FX products said.

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