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Bitcoin/Crypto Daily Podcast — October 30, 2025
Today’s podcast episode was created from the following stories:
Bitcoin holds $113K as liquidity thins, traders turn defensive before Fed week
Source: CoinDesk
By Shaurya Malwa — Oct 29, 2025
Bitcoin hovered near $113,000 ahead of the Fed’s policy decision, with order book depth on centralized exchanges down to roughly 40% of pre-drop levels and a stronger dollar weighing on risk appetite. Analysts highlight resilient ETF inflows and BTC holding above key moving averages, but expect volatility around the announcement as traders brace for a widely anticipated 25 bps cut. Key resistance sits near $117K–$120K with $108K as recent support.
DBS, Goldman Sachs execute first over-the-counter interbank crypto options trade
Source: CoinDesk
By Sam Reynolds, AI Boost | Edited by Sheldon Reback — Oct 29, 2025
DBS and Goldman Sachs completed the first bank-to-bank OTC crypto options trade, using cash-settled bitcoin and ether contracts to hedge crypto-linked exposure. The deal signals an emerging interbank market for digital asset derivatives as institutional demand and volumes in Asia climb. Banks say the move imports traditional risk management standards—like structured options—into the crypto ecosystem.
Bitcoin, Ether brace for $17B options expiry amid Fed meeting, tech company earnings
Source: CoinDesk
By James Van Straten — Oct 29, 2025
Roughly $17 billion in BTC and ETH options are set to expire Friday, with bitcoin’s max pain near $114,000 and ether’s near $4,110. Open interest is heavily skewed to out-of-the-money strikes, reflecting bets on outsized moves as the Fed decision and big-tech earnings hit simultaneously. Market makers’ hedging could magnet prices toward max pain into expiry, though that effect remains debated.
Stablecoin inflows rise before Fed rate decision: Crypto Daybook Americas
Source: CoinDesk
By Francisco Rodrigues, Oliver Knight (Edited by Sheldon Reback) — Oct 29, 2025
Traders rotated into USD stablecoins ahead of an expected 25 bps cut, with on-exchange liquidity thinned and order books shallow versus pre-liquidation levels. Funding rates turned positive for majors and open interest is rebuilding, while analysts point to supportive macro tailwinds into year-end. Still, divergent funding and geopolitical headlines could inject volatility in the near term.
Will Ethereum outperform Bitcoin in 2026?
Source: Forbes
By Trefis Team — Oct 29, 2025
Forbes outlines a bullish case for ETH over BTC into 2026, citing strong spot ETF inflows, real-world utility across DeFi/Web3, upcoming network upgrades, and fee-burn dynamics. The piece balances upside with risks including higher volatility, smart contract complexity, sensitivity to macro flows, and regulatory scrutiny. Bottom line: ETH’s growth drivers look compelling, but position sizing and risk controls matter.
Crypto markets today: Bitcoin consolidates at $113K ahead of potential U.S.-China trade deal
Source: CoinDesk
By Oliver Knight — Oct 29, 2025
BTC and ETH steadied as markets awaited the Fed’s rate call and signs of progress on a U.S.-China trade agreement. Derivatives show firm open interest but polarized funding and bullish options skew—signals of both uncertainty and short-term upside bets. Traders also rotated into select high-beta tokens, while majors held key psychological levels.
Asia morning briefing: Bitcoin holds ground as traders sit on stablecoins before Fed decision
Source: CoinDesk
By Sam Reynolds — Oct 29, 2025
In Asia hours, BTC hovered near $112,000 as desks parked capital in stablecoins—what some call a “dry powder” setup—while eyeing a dovish Fed. Gold softened and Japan’s Nikkei hit fresh highs, with crypto participants noting $110,000 as a key near-term BTC support. The tone suggests accumulation over speculation until policy clarity arrives.
Georgia’s ‘shadow ruler’ is trying to claw back a Bitcoin fortune worth $1B
Source: CoinDesk (Opinion)
By Philip Shishkin — Oct 29, 2025
An investigative opinion column explores allegations surrounding Georgian power broker Bidzina Ivanishvili and efforts to obtain a former advisor’s bitcoin holdings. The piece recounts a missed 2015 mining opportunity potentially worth tens of billions today, and details ensuing legal and political drama. It’s a reminder that crypto’s fortunes can intersect with geopolitics, governance, and the rule of law.
Recent bitcoin crash has put $1B in sUSDe loop trades at risk, research firm says
Source: CoinDesk
By Omkar Godbole — Oct 29, 2025
Sentora Research warns that nearly $1 billion in leveraged sUSDe loop positions face stress after the Oct. 10 sell-off flipped carry negative. Borrow costs on Aave outpace sUSDe yields, potentially forcing deleveraging and collateral sales if the spread stays below zero. Traders are watching lending pool utilization, borrowing APYs, and liquidation proximity for signs of cascading risk.
BitMine adds $113 million in Ethereum to corporate treasury, on-chain data shows
Source: CryptoNews
By Unknown — Date not provided
On-chain trackers indicate BitMine Immersion Technologies moved 27,316 ETH (about $113 million) into its corporate treasury. The allocation underscores ongoing institutional interest in ETH as a treasury asset and the growing transparency that blockchain data provides around corporate moves. If sustained, such allocations can reinforce liquidity and credibility for blue-chip crypto assets.
