Crypto News Today [Live] Updates On November 3,2025

MicroStrategy has acquired an additional 397 BTC for approximately $45.6 million at an average price of $114,771 per Bitcoin, achieving a 26.1% BTC yield year-to-date (YTD) in 2025. As of November 2, 2025, the company now holds a total of 641,205 BTC, purchased for around $47.49 billion at an average price of $74,057 per Bitcoin. The move reinforces MicroStrategy’s long-term commitment to Bitcoin as its primary treasury reserve asset.

Crypto exchange OKX will launch HYPE/USDⓈ spot trading at 4:30 pm UTC on November 3, 2025. HYPE is the native token of Hyperliquid, a decentralized trading platform. During the first five minutes of trading, OKX will restrict market orders and limit each order to a maximum value of $10,000. The listing marks another major exchange debut for the fast-growing Hyperliquid ecosystem, drawing interest from traders anticipating strong initial liquidity.

According to Glassnode, BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF has seen less than 0.6K BTC in weekly net inflows over the past three weeks — a steep decline from the over 10K BTC weekly inflows that preceded major rallies earlier this cycle. The slowdown signals waning institutional demand, suggesting that large investors may be turning cautious amid market uncertainty and profit-taking, potentially impacting Bitcoin’s momentum in the short term.

Bitcoin ($BTC) continues to hover around its range low and 200-day EMA, with support levels still holding but the overall setup looks uncertain. Despite favorable macro conditions and strong equity performance, Bitcoin has failed to push higher, signaling hesitation among traders. Analysts note that while support remains intact, momentum is lacking, making it a time for caution and patience rather than aggressive new positions.

Long-term Bitcoin holders offloaded roughly $33 billion worth of BTC in October, creating an estimated $1 billion in daily selling pressure. This wave of profit-taking played a major role in the market’s weakness following the strong Q3 rally. Analysts say the move reflects a natural market reset, as early investors locked in gains while Bitcoin consolidates and prepares for its next potential phase of growth.

President Donald Trump reaffirmed his strong pro-crypto stance, declaring, “I only care about one thing: will we be No.1 in crypto.” His remarks reflect a growing national focus on maintaining U.S. dominance in digital assets. Supporters claim that initiatives like World Liberty Financial ($WLFI) could position the United States as a leader in the sector, predicting that America’s crypto industry will thrive in 2026, bringing wider adoption and economic growth.

In a CBS ’60 Minutes’ interview aired on November 3, 2025, President Donald Trump called maintaining U.S. leadership in cryptocurrency a top national priority, warning of China’s expanding role through Hong Kong’s crypto initiatives. He framed his pardon of Binance founder Changpeng Zhao as a move to correct past regulatory overreach and contrasted his pro-crypto stance with former President Joe Biden’s earlier opposition. Trump’s remarks highlight how digital assets have become central to the U.S.–China tech rivalry,

Binance CEO Richard Teng believes India has the potential to emerge as a global crypto superpower, citing its young, tech-savvy population, advanced digital infrastructure such as UPI and Aadhaar, and a thriving fintech ecosystem. Despite challenges like regulatory uncertainty and high taxes, India has maintained its position as the world’s top crypto adopter for two consecutive years. Teng added that the country could soon take the lead in stablecoins, DeFi, and NFTs, supported by forward-looking initiatives like the National Blockchain Strategy.

A crypto wallet has reportedly lost over $1.25 million in USDT after mistakenly sending funds to a poisoned address designed to mimic a legitimate one used 99 days earlier, according to Web3 Antivirus. The incident highlights the growing threat of address poisoning scams, where attackers create lookalike wallet addresses to trick users into sending funds to fraudulent destinations — one of the stealthiest and most effective tactics in crypto theft today.

Animoca Brands has filed for a U.S. public listing through a proposed reverse merger with Singapore-based Currenc Group on Nasdaq, aiming for a valuation of around $1 billion. The Web3 gaming and investment firm reported $165 million in revenue for 2024, driven largely by its digital asset advisory and portfolio management operations. The move marks a major step toward expanding Animoca’s global presence and strengthening its foothold in the U.S. markets.

Bitcoin slipped from $110,000 to $107,000 in early October amid profit-taking by early holders, marking its first “Red October” since 2018. Despite more than 400,000 BTC being sold, the leading cryptocurrency managed to hold above the $100,000 support level. Analysts say this phase could represent either a brief consolidation before the next rally or the early signs of a potential crypto winter, depending on market momentum in the coming weeks.

Berachain has temporarily halted operations following a Balancer exploit that impacted USDe liquidity pools on its decentralized exchange, BEX. In response, the team has blocked bridge withdrawals, paused USDe deposits and HONEY minting, and blacklisted affected addresses. An emergency hard fork is currently underway to secure user funds and protect liquidity providers, as developers work to restore stability and prevent further losses.

Akshat Vaidhya, representing Arthur Hayes’ family fund Maelstorm, revealed that his $100,000 investment in Pantera’s Early-Stage Token Fund has lost nearly 50% of its value over four years, despite Bitcoin’s strong performance and profits from select projects. Vaidhya criticized early-stage crypto funds for being too large and inefficient, arguing that high fees and limited quality deals have eroded returns. He urged limited partners (LPs) to seek smaller, more scalable opportunities with better alignment between investors and fund managers.

During a recent interview with journalist O’Donnell, Donald Trump was questioned about reports that in 2025, Binance helped facilitate a $2 billion purchase of World Liberty Financial’s stablecoin, followed by his pardon of Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ). When asked if the move suggested “pay for play,” Trump denied any involvement, saying, “I know nothing about it because I’m too busy doing other things.” He added, “My sons are into it. I’m glad they are, because it’s probably a great industry, crypto.” The comments mark one of Trump’s most direct acknowledgments of the crypto sector’s growing influence.

Altcoins are struggling to keep up with Bitcoin’s momentum, with most showing significant underperformance this cycle. Data indicates that the altcoin supply in profit has fallen to levels not seen since the 2022 bear market and tariff war period. For investors holding altcoins passively, returns have lagged far behind Bitcoin, reflecting the market’s current preference for large-cap stability over higher-risk tokens.

Ripple has locked 700 million XRP back into escrow after releasing 1 billion XRP as part of its regular monthly cycle. According to Whale Alert, the company moved 500 million and 200 million XRP to escrow, while 300 million XRP were transferred from an unknown wallet to Ripple and another 35 million between unidentified wallets. These transfers are standard for Ripple’s liquidity operations, with the retained 300 million XRP likely designated for institutional and operational use. No major exchange inflows were detected, indicating no immediate selling pressure.

This year’s Ripple SWELL lineup highlights a powerful shift; traditional finance is no longer watching from the sidelines; it’s stepping in. Major banks, asset managers, exchanges, and payment networks are sharing the stage, signaling a growing partnership between blockchain innovation and global finance. The future of payments and digital assets will be driven by collaboration between legacy institutions and blockchain pioneers — and Ripple is right at the center of it.

Eight XRP ETFs have been registered on the DTCC, signaling that these funds are now in the operational pipeline for potential trading. The listed ETFs include:

• 21Shares XRP ETF Beneficial Interest
• ProShares Trust Ultra XRP ETF
• Bitwise XRP ETF Beneficial Interest (DE)
• Canary XRP ETF Beneficial Interest
• Volatility Shares Trust XRP ETF
• CoinShares XRP ETF Common
• ETF Opportunities Trust REX-Osprey XRP
• Volatility Shares Trust 2X XRP ETF

This marks a significant milestone for institutional adoption of XRP, suggesting that ETF products are now being actively processed — a move that could reshape XRP’s market trajector

The Ethereum ($ETH) liquidation map is flashing signals of a potential short squeeze. Most liquidity is currently stacked on the sell side, suggesting that once price pushes higher, it could trigger a cascade of liquidations — fueling a strong upward move.There’s notable liquidity buildup around $3,875, hinting at a possible fake-out or brief spike before the real breakout. If ETH clears that zone, it could open the path for a major rally — possibly leading the next leg of the bull run.

The crypto market is back in the red as Bitcoin ($BTC) tumbles to $108,000, while Ethereum ($ETH) slides over 3%. The total crypto market cap has fallen by 2% in the past hour, triggering more than $100 million in liquidations across major exchanges. The sharp downturn reflects rising volatility and heightened risk sentiment, with traders facing increased pressure amid sudden market swings.

Cardano ($ADA) is showing strong bullish divergence on the daily chart — a pattern that last preceded an 87% rally from $0.54 to $1.02. Technical indicators are lining up, with the Stoch RSI bottoming on both daily and weekly timeframes, signaling potential for a multi-month upward move rather than a short-term bounce.At current levels, analysts suggest ADA appears undervalued, and if momentum builds, the altcoin could be gearing up for its next major leg higher.

A growing number of traders are bracing for a major correction in both the stock and crypto markets over the next 3–9 months. The warning signs are stacking up: soaring margin debt, rising inflation, and a weakening economic outlook. Once selling begins, margin calls could spark a cascade of forced liquidations, accelerating the downturn.Many investors, like the one quoted, have already moved into stablecoins and are sticking to short-term trades, mostly short positions, anticipating a sharp market reset ahead.

Bitcoin ($BTC) slipped 2.5% in the past 24 hours, underperforming a broadly weaker crypto market (-2.88%). The decline stems from multiple pressures — both macro and technical. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s hawkish remarks reignited fears of delayed rate cuts, boosting the USD and driving investors away from risk assets. Meanwhile, Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $388 million in net outflows, the largest since August, signaling profit-taking by institutions. Technically, BTC’s drop below $109.5K triggered automatic sell orders. The key support now lies between $108K–$109K, crucial for preventing further downside.

Bitcoin whales are on the move again! Since October 1, longtime holders known as Bitcoin OGs have deposited nearly 13,000 BTC (worth $1.48 billion) to major exchanges like Kraken, Binance, Coinbase, and Hyperliquid. Notably, Owen Gunden transferred 3,265 BTC ($364.5 million) to Kraken since October 21. These massive deposits are fueling market speculation about potential sell-offs, as Bitcoin’s price faces increased selling pressure from early investors taking profits.