Der Krypto-Experte Nic Carter weist darauf hin, dass das Stablecoin-Duopol aus USDT und USDC trotz Wachstum an Marktanteil verloren hat, da immer mehr Player in den Markt drängen.
FLOKI eyes 70% rally as first ETP goes live in Europe
- Floki price is up 2% after giving up some gains following a surge to above $0.000089.
- This came as Valour Floki ETP goes live in Europe
- FLOKI’s current price of $0.000086 but bulls could eye $0.00015 or higher amid a bullish Q4.
Floki (FLOKI) rose slightly on Friday, hitting intraday highs of $0.000088.
The gains came as the broader crypto market cheered its latest uptick, with Floki up as the cryptocurrency project hit a major milestone with the trading launch of its first exchange-traded product (ETP) in Europe.
With the move likely to bolster FLOKI’s adoption as crypto builds momentum into a historically bullish Q4 cycle, bulls could ride overall sentiment to eye gains to $0.00015 – levels last seen in July.
Valour launches first Floki ETP in Europe
Valour, a subsidiary of DeFi Technologies, introduced the Valour Floki (FLOKI) SEK ETP in September.
The ETP is now live on Sweden’s Spotlight Stock Market, a platform with multiple digital asset ETPs listed.
Floki’s ETP begins trading in Europe just days after Valour announced the listing of several crypto ETPs on the Spotlight exchange.
These included exchange-traded products for Pepe, Flare, Virtuals Protocol, Optimism, Story (IP), Immutable and Quant.
Apart from Floki, the firm also launched a crypto-product on The Graph, Theta, IOTA, and Hyperliquid.
According to details the launch of Valour’s Floki ETP marks a milestone for the BNB Chain-based project.
In particular, Floki is now the first BNB Chain project, aside from BNB, to secure such an ETP listing in Europe.
THE FIRST FLOKI ETP GOES LIVE IN EUROPE
The first $FLOKI ETP is now live in Europe, making Floki the first and only BNB chain project to secure an ETP listing besides $BNB itself — a big feat, especially as it coincides with BNB season.
The product, named Valour Floki (FLOKI)… pic.twitter.com/LkTc1DaIBG
— FLOKI (@FLOKI) October 3, 2025
Valour’s crypto product on the memecoin goes live a couple of months after Floki became the first Markets in Crypto Asset compliant token in Europe.
It followed the project’s launch of a MiCA-compliant white paper with the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) in July.
That, and this ETP, together point to Floki’s growing adoption.
A similar trend is anticipated after the flagship metaverse game Valhalla went live.
Floki price outlook: bulls eye a 70% bounce
As Bitcoin pumped to above $120,000 and top altcoins tracked the uptick, Floki jumped to highs of $0.000089.
While not a major breakout as happened with tokens like Zcash, PancakeSwap and Ether.fi, the gains signaled a potential upward flip for the memecoin.
FLOKI’s current price of $0.000086 is near this level, with 24-hour uptick of 2% and 9% in the past week.
However, bulls are down 5% over the past month after the downside action that hit cryptocurrencies in September.
The technical outlook nonetheless suggests a potential accumulation zone near current levels.
Although the Relative Strength Index (RSI) at 45 suggests indecisiveness, the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) is signaling a potential bullish crossover.
If this strengthens, a flip in the daily RSI could align with a possible reversal.
Price targets on the upside include the key levels of $0.00011 and $0.00015.
This could mean an initial 70% rally in coming months, mainly buoyed by overall market conditions.
Notably, a successful break above $0.00015 could confirm a sustained upward trend and bring $0.00025 into play.
The key short-term support level will be around $0.000063.
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XRP price outlook: why whales, ETFs, and rate cuts could send XRP soaring
- Whales have added $1.5B in XRP, signalling strong institutional demand.
- Seven XRP ETFs await the SEC’s ruling starting October 18, lifting approval hopes.
- XRP has held the $3 support as rate cuts and treasuries fuel a bullish outlook.
XRP has entered October with renewed momentum, breaking above the $3 mark and capturing the attention of traders, institutions, and regulators alike.
The cryptocurrency, which has often played second fiddle to Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) in major rallies, is now being positioned by analysts and market watchers as a possible leader of the next bullish wave.
A mix of whale accumulation, mounting XRP ETF speculation, and a favourable macroeconomic backdrop has set the stage for what could be one of XRP’s most decisive periods in years.
Whales’ appetite for XRP on the rise
Large holders have made their presence felt in recent days, with wallets holding between 100 million and one billion XRP adding over half a billion tokens worth $1.54 billion.
That surge brought whale balances close to record highs and underscored conviction at current levels.
Even after minor profit-taking, whale positions remain elevated, reflecting confidence in XRP’s trajectory.
At the same time, short-term investors have also been building positions. The one-month to three-month holding group has grown steadily, while the share of supply moving within a single day spiked dramatically.
Together, this simultaneous whale and retail accumulation has created a rare moment of alignment, with both ends of the market betting on a breakout above $3.10 in the short term.
XRP ETFs approval odds surge ahead of October ruling
Much of the growing enthusiasm stems from the looming decisions on several spot XRP exchange-traded fund applications.
The US SEC is scheduled to issue its first ruling on October 18, with six more cases lined up through the following week.
Notably, regulatory changes, including the adoption of new Generic Listing Standards, have boosted approval odds and drawn comparisons to the process that paved the way for Bitcoin ETFs.
The Bitcoin ETFs have already attracted more than $150 billion in inflows, and if XRP ETFs receive similar approval, even on a smaller scale, the resulting accessibility for traditional investors could mark a turning point.
Prediction markets, including Polymarkets, are already pricing approval odds at above 99%, fueling speculative flows in anticipation of a green light.
Institutions are accumulating XRP
Alongside ETF bets, corporate treasuries are also beginning to add XRP.
VivoPower, a Nasdaq-listed company, announced plans to allocate $19 million into XRP, while Japan’s Gumi has added more than $13 million worth to its holdings.
These moves reinforce the idea that firms see XRP as more than just a speculative token, but also as a long-term asset with utility in cross-border payments.
Ripple itself has been pushing forward on the institutional front.
In Japan, SBI Holdings has expanded institutional XRP lending services after its partnership with Ripple, a move that deepens Asian liquidity.
Meanwhile, Ripple announced a $1.3 million donation in stablecoins to fund a new Center for Digital Assets at UC Berkeley, a hub that will focus on blockchain research and tokenisation of real-world assets.
These initiatives add weight to the narrative that XRP is positioning itself for broader financial adoption.
XRP price outlook
The XRP price has gained nearly 11% in the past week and more than 490% over the past year, reflecting its ability to capitalise on favourable cycles.
However, it has been locked in a descending triangular channel since early August, but recent moves suggest that pressure is building for a decisive break.
The token has already reclaimed both its 20-day and 50-day moving averages, with the Relative Strength Index (RSI) sitting in a neutral zone and momentum indicators like the MACD turning bullish.
The coming weeks could prove more decisive than the past year combined, especially with whale inflows, corporate treasuries stepping in, ETF deadlines approaching, and the macroeconomic backdrop turning supportive.
Eyes are currently at the short-term resistance at $3.10, which remains the key barrier for any further bullish momentum.
A sustained close above $3.10 could open the door to targets near $3.40 and potentially $3.66.
Some analysts even see the possibility of a run to $4.20 if strong volume and institutional flows accompany the move.
However, for the altcoin to sustain the current bullish breakout, it must remain above the support at $2.99, which has remained firm over recent sessions.
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Crypto trader claims $1.4 million lost in OTC scam, KuCoin deposit stirs speculation
- $1.40 million USDC moved on Ethereum.
- The community is split between fraud concerns and trolling theories.
- ZachXBT stated he would not investigate the case, criticising the lack of evidence provided by the alleged victim.
A dispute over $1.4 million has set off heated discussion on Crypto Twitter after a trader reported being scammed in an over-the-counter (OTC) deal, only for another account to later announce depositing the exact same amount into KuCoin.
The timing and similarity of the amounts have triggered a wave of speculation, with the crypto community debating whether the two incidents are linked or if the second post was a trolling attempt.
The case underscores the fragile nature of OTC transactions in crypto, where trust is critical but difficult to enforce.
OTC trading risks in focus after $1.4 million transfer
The controversy began when trader 0x_Leo_ shared a post on X (Twitter), saying they had lost $1.4 million in an OTC deal.
They called on blockchain investigator ZachXBT and urged KuCoin to block the destination address.
On-chain records show that 1.40 million USDC (≈ $1.399 million) was moved on Ethereum from address 0x887e…d35260 to 0xd04d…41b8724.
The transfer was confirmed in block 23493672 and cost just $0.06 in fees.
OTC deals, carried out privately outside centralised exchanges, remain popular for high-value trades.
But without legal recourse or built-in guarantees, they are prone to fraud and disputes.
This incident has highlighted the limited protection traders face when such transactions go wrong.
KuCoin deposit claim heightens speculation
Just two hours after the scam allegation, an account under the name based16z posted,
Just dropped $1.4M in KuCoin, what are we aping?
The overlap in value between the two posts triggered speculation across the community.
Some suggested it could be connected to the missing funds, while others saw it as a coincidence or an attempt to farm engagement by capitalising on the viral story.
The sequence of events sparked further division among users.
While one group believed the posts might be linked, others dismissed them as an example of Crypto Twitter’s mix of irony, memes, and misinformation.
In either case, the episode has amplified concerns over transparency in private crypto deals.
Blockchain sleuth declines involvement
Despite being tagged, ZachXBT stated he would not investigate the case, criticising the lack of evidence provided by the alleged victim.
He said no chat logs or transaction details were shared privately, raising doubts about the account’s claim.
The lack of follow-up information has left the case unresolved, adding to confusion within the community.
Without clear on-chain evidence or exchange confirmation, linking the two posts remains speculative.
Past links between the two accounts raise questions
Further scrutiny revealed some overlap in activity between 0x_Leo_ and based16z.
Both accounts had posted about Aster DEX on September 20, showing bullish sentiment.
They also commented on the PUMP meme coin in mid-July, raising questions about whether their interaction was coincidental or suggested some level of collusion.
At present, there has been no official comment from KuCoin, nor any evidence that the funds reported lost were directly connected to the $1.4 million deposit claim.
The incident remains unresolved, leaving many in the community uncertain whether this was a scam, a staged stunt, or simply a poorly timed coincidence.
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Solana hat Vorteil gegenüber Ethereum bei Staking-ETFs – Bitwise-CEO
Hunter Horsley gibt zu bedenken, dass bei Solana schneller Krypto-Vermögen aus dem Staking genommen werden können, was ein entscheidender Vorteil gegenüber Ethereum im Hinblick auf Staking-ETFs sein könnte.