Market Overview (24h)

Bitcoin plunged to $105,000 intraday before recovering to around $111,700, marking an 8% decline following President Trump’s announcement of 100% tariffs on Chinese imports. Ethereum suffered even sharper losses, dropping 12-16% to approximately $3,835-3,844. The total crypto market capitalization fell from $4.30 trillion to $3.74 trillion, erasing nearly $560 billion in value.1234567

Derivatives snapshot: The crash triggered the largest liquidation event in crypto history, with over $19.16 billion in leveraged positions wiped out—nearly 20 times larger than the March 2020 COVID crash. Of this, approximately $7 billion was liquidated within the first hour alone. Over 1.6 million traders faced forced liquidations, with long positions accounting for roughly $16.7 billion of the total losses.381

Stablecoin flows: TRON network experienced $1.1 billion in stablecoin inflows over 24 hours, while the PLASMA network saw $996 million in outflows. USDe briefly depegged to $0.60 on Binance due to liquidation pressure from institutional cross-margin strategies.910

Top Headlines

  • Historic Liquidation Event: Trump’s 100% China tariff announcement triggered $19.16 billion in crypto liquidations, the largest in history, as Bitcoin dropped from $122,000 to $105,000 intraday. Risk: High213
  • Bitcoin ETF Streak Ends: U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $4.5 million net outflows on October 10, ending a nine-day inflow streak that brought over $5 billion into the products. BlackRock’s IBIT bucked the trend with $74.21 million inflows. Risk: Medium711
  • Institutional Demand Remains Strong: State Street research shows 60% of institutional investors plan to increase crypto holdings over the next 12 months, with average exposure expected to double within three years. Risk: Low12
  • Altcoin Season Index Drops: The index fell to 35, its lowest point in two months, indicating only 35 of the top 100 cryptocurrencies outperformed Bitcoin over the past 90 days. Risk: Medium9
  • Solana DEX Volume Surge: On-chain perpetual DEX trading volume hit a record $4.49 billion in 24 hours amid market volatility, led by Jupiter with $2.34 billion. Risk: Low9
  • Quantum Computing Threat: Deloitte study reveals 25% of Bitcoin could be vulnerable to quantum attacks, with experts urging defense systems by 2026. Risk: Medium9

Exchange Announcements

  • Binance: Completed delisting of BNB, USDS-M HIFIUSDT, and BAKEUSDT perpetual contracts. Announced compensation review for USDe depegging incidents and strengthened risk management.1314
  • Bybit: Delisted REXUSDT perpetual contract on October 11, following multiple delistings including VTHOUSDT, BAKEUSDT, and QIUSDT contracts.15
  • Coinbase: Announced Q3 2025 earnings release for October 30, with investor Q\&A session starting October 23. Applied for national trust charter to expand business capabilities.1617
  • Multiple Exchanges: Singapore Dollar Stablecoin (XSGD) and Australian Digital Dollar (AUDD) launched on Coinbase as first regional stablecoins.18

Regulation/Law

  • SEC-CFTC Harmonization: Joint statement issued September 5 announcing “innovation exemptions” for DeFi trading and regulatory coordination to solidify U.S. crypto leadership.1920
  • Taiwan FSC: Approved first 9 VASPs including MaiCoin and BitoPro as AML-compliant, while blacklisting 18 firms under new regulatory framework. Digital Asset Custody Services Business Trial applications open January-April 2025.2122
  • EU MiCA: European Commission stated existing rules adequately address stablecoin risks, rejecting ECB calls for enhanced protections. New RTS on liquidity management policies enters force October 23.2324
  • ESAs Warning: European Supervisory Authorities issued consumer warning about crypto-asset risks and limited protection, accompanied by MiCA factsheet.25

Research/White Papers

  • EY-Coinbase Institutional Survey: 350+ institutional investors surveyed show increased allocations in 2024 with continued expansion planned for 2025, driven by ETF momentum and regulatory clarity.26
  • State Street Digital Assets Research: Institutional crypto exposure expected to double by 2030, with 52% seeking better portfolio visibility and 39% wanting faster settlement.2712
  • Chainalysis Global Adoption Index: India, U.S., and Pakistan lead 2025 crypto adoption rankings, with APAC maintaining status as global grassroots activity hub.28
  • IMF Crypto-Assets Monitor: $2 trillion in international stablecoin flows mapped for 2024, with North America-to-other regions net flows meeting dollar demand abroad.2930

Security Incidents

  • Abracadabra Third Exploit: DeFi lending protocol suffered $1.8 million hack through smart contract vulnerability in cook function, marking third major exploit after January 2024 ($6.4M) and March 2025 ($13M) breaches. Risk: Medium31323334
  • Hyperliquid Theft: $21 million stolen via private key compromise from user wallet, with attacker bridging assets to Ethereum and liquidating tokens. Platform infrastructure remained secure. Risk: Medium35
  • September Exploits Summary: 20 major crypto exploits cost $127 million in September 2025, down 22% from August’s $163 million, led by UXLINK ($44M), SwissBorg ($41.5M), and Venus ($13M). Risk: Medium36
  • North Korean Activity: Regime-linked hackers stole over $2 billion in crypto in 2025, largest annual total on record, with increasing focus on social engineering attacks. Risk: High37

What to Watch (Next 24-72h)

  • Bitcoin support test around $110K-111K levels as market digests tariff impact and institutional ETF flows
  • USDe stability monitoring following Binance depegging incident and protocol reserve fund deployment
  • Ethereum’s continued underperformance versus Bitcoin amid altcoin weakness
  • Funding rates and open interest rebalancing following massive liquidation reset
  • Weekend liquidity conditions and potential institutional accumulation opportunities

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