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Over the past 48 hours, the crypto industry has seen heightened volatility and rapid change. After a surge earlier in Q3 2025 that pushed the global crypto market cap above $4 trillion for the first time since 2021, Bitcoin and major altcoins have corrected. As of October 16, Bitcoin lost 2.26 percent in one day, amounting to a drop of $2,453 and declining 9.4 percent over the past 30 days. Major exchanges saw over $104 million in net outflows from US-based spot Bitcoin ETFs in 24 hours, highlighting institutional caution. Bitcoin trading volume recently hit its highest levels since March as its price dipped below $105,000, triggering liquidations of over $697 million and affecting more than 200,000 traders in a single day. Market anxiety has increased, with short-term holders now exhibiting more pessimistic behavior.
Ethereum is also facing turbulence. It dipped below $4,000 amid intensified ETF outflows and looks to rebound, with analysts eyeing targets ranging from $4,261 to $4,427 by late October. However, mixed technical indicators and fading momentum signal caution, and if downward pressure persists, ETH could fall toward $3,435. While some bullishness remains following recent product launches and the anticipation of the Fusaka upgrade, overall market sentiment is cautious as investors await price direction clarity.
Despite these corrections, recent consumer behavior has shifted toward risk management and layered entries, rather than aggressive accumulation. NFT and DeFi markets remain resilient: NFT trading volumes approached $1.6 billion in Q3 and DeFi’s total value locked climbed over 40 percent to $161 billion, led by platforms like Aave. Regulatory clarity is strengthening long-term confidence, especially after the U.S. passed the GENIUS Act, providing new frameworks for stablecoins and digital assets.
Crypto industry leaders are responding to turbulence through conservative portfolio rebalancing, product innovation, and ecosystem partnerships, while institutional players focus on new stablecoin and tokenization pilots. Compared to earlier highs in 2024, the mood is less euphoric but more mature, as both retail and institutional participants show a growing preference for stability and foundational assets.
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