Records, Acquisitions, and Institutional Moves
Welcome to our exciting weekly recap in the dynamic world of cryptocurrencies! On Monday, October 13th, 2025, at 9:00:05 AM EST (3:00:05 PM CET), we will analyze the prices of the top 10 cryptocurrencies according to Coin Market Cap and anticipate how the market could evolve throughout the week. On Friday, October 17 th, 2025, at 6:00:02 PM EST (12:00:02 PM CET), we will compare these prices with the closing values to identify market trends and fluctuations.
| CRYPTO | INITIAL | % CHANGE | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| BTC | $114,564.56 | -6.95% | $106,598.49 |
| ETH | $4,105.81 | -6.67% | $3,831.90 |
| BNB | $1,287.18 | -17.11% | $1,066.98 |
| XRP | $2.56 | -10.71% | $2.29 |
| SOL | $192.14 | -5.44% | $181.68 |
| DOGE | $0.21 | -10.76% | $0.18 |
| ADA | $0.71 | -11.78% | $0.62 |
| TON | $2.25 | -5.86% | $2.12 |
| AVAX | $22.41 | -11.16% | $19.91 |
Crypto Fundraising Hits $3.5B Amid Bitcoin Surge
Crypto startups raised a record $3.5B in a single week across 28 deals, fueled by Bitcoin hitting $126K. The spike ended a seven-week lull but was followed by a massive market crash, showing crypto’s wild swings are back in full force.
Coinbase Adds BNB to Listing Roadmap
For the first time, Coinbase signals support for BNB, Binance’s flagship token. Trading will start once “market-making support and sufficient technical infrastructure” are in place. The move comes amid industry debate over listing fees, with Coinbase arguing that listings should cost 0%, sparking calls to “lead by example.”
Bitcoin & Ethereum Spot ETFs Back in Positive Territory
Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs saw $340M in net inflows on Tuesday, reversing Monday’s $755M outflow after last weekend’s historic $500B market crash. Fidelity led inflows with FBTC ($132.7M) and FETH ($154.6M), signaling renewed institutional interest.
Ripple Acquires GTreasury for $1B
Ripple bought corporate treasury management firm GTreasury for $1B, its third acquisition in 2025. The deal gives Ripple tools to manage digital assets in corporate treasuries, including stablecoins and tokenized deposits, enabling 24/7 access and near-instant cross-border transactions. CEO Brad Garlinghouse emphasized solving inefficiencies in outdated payment systems.
Asia’s Top Ethereum Backers Plan $1B ETH Treasury
Some of Asia’s earliest Ethereum supporters are teaming up to launch a $1B digital asset treasury (DAT), acquiring a Nasdaq-listed firm to back the effort. Key figures include Li Lin (Huobi), Shen Bo (Fenbushi Capital), Xiao Feng (HashKey), and Cai Wensheng (Meitu). The initiative leverages decades of Ethereum experience and aims to strengthen on-chain application development and crypto treasury strategies across Asia.
Sources
https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-fundraising-record-btc-peak-market-crash
https://www.theblock.co/post/374815/coinbase-adds-bnb-listing-roadmap-industry-spat-over-listing-fees
https://www.theblock.co/post/374704/bitcoin-ethereum-spot-etf-positive-flow-return
https://cointelegraph.com/news/ripple-acquisition-gtreasury-1b
https://www.theblock.co/post/375153/some-asias-largest-ethereum-backers-plan-launch-1-billion-eth-treasury-firm?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss
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