Week of October 7 - 13, 2025
The total market capitalization of stablecoins has surpassed $300 billion for the first time in history, marking a 46.8% increase since the beginning of the year. This surge signals a growing influx of capital into the cryptocurrency market, largely driven by increased adoption of stablecoins by financial institutions.
JPMorgan predicts that Bitcoin could reach $165,000 by the end of 2025, citing comparisons to gold. The bank notes that Bitcoin remains undervalued relative to its intrinsic worth, and its volatility has decreased as more institutional investors enter the market.
Citigroup has raised its year-end price target for Ethereum (ETH) to $4,500, supported by continuous institutional buying and growing interest from publicly listed companies. Meanwhile, the bank lowered its Bitcoin year-end target to $133,000, but still maintains a 12-month outlook of $181,000.
Morgan Stanley recommends allocating no more than 4% of investment portfolios to crypto assets for investors seeking a balance between risk and return, and 2% for those prioritizing capital preservation. The firm currently has 16,000 financial advisors worldwide, managing over $2 trillion in assets.
The GMCI Memecoin Index shows minimal movement, dropping to 220 points from its peak of 600 points last year, indicating that retail investors are shifting their focus toward projects with real income potential, such as stablecoins, DeFi, and RWA (Real-World Assets).
Meanwhile, the U.S. SEC is expected to decide on the approval of 16 crypto ETF applications this October, including those for Solana (SOL), XRP, and Litecoin (LTC). However, analysts warn that the ongoing U.S. government shutdown could delay the decision-making process.
Bitcoin (BTC) has successfully reached a new all-time high, maintaining its strong upward momentum. The next target is set at the $135,000 resistance level. However, given the continuous rally, a short-term price correction may occur. The support level is estimated around $121,000, which could present a potential buying opportunity.
Ethereum (ETH) has followed Bitcoin’s upward movement, targeting the $5,000 resistance level, which marks its previous all-time high. If it breaks through, the next target would be around $5,800. A buy-on-dip strategy is recommended, with support near $4,400. The momentum remains strongly bullish.
Coin98 (C98) gained 35.42% over the past week, showing strong upward momentum followed by a slight pullback. The support level at $0.0585 can be considered a potential buy zone, though a stop-loss is recommended if the price falls below this level. The resistance target is at $0.0753, a breakout above this point could signal a major bullish reversal in the broader trend.
Aptos (APT) delivered a 30.06% gain over the past week, signaling a potential major bullish reversal. Look for buying opportunities near the $5.142 support level and consider taking short-term profits around the $5.689 resistance level. A breakout above this resistance could confirm a broader uptrend reversal.
Bitcoin (BTC) has reached a new all-time high as investors increasingly turn to both Bitcoin and gold as safe-haven assets amid the ongoing U.S. government shutdown, which remains uncertain as to when normal operations will resume.
The prolonged shutdown could negatively impact employment, potentially prompting the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) to cut interest rates in its remaining two meetings this year to stimulate the economy. However, if clarity emerges regarding the government’s reopening, a “sell-on-fact” reaction may occur.
Key events to watch this week include the FOMC meeting results on Wednesday, October 8, followed by a speech by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Thursday, October 9, where he may address future monetary policy directions. Additionally, on Friday, October 10, the U.S. Non-Farm Payroll (NFP) report is expected to show an increase of 52,000 jobs, up from 22,000 the previous month. However, continued government shutdown disruptions may delay the release of these economic figures.
Although Bitcoin has set a new record high, Bitcoin Dominance has only slightly increased, while the Total3 Index (which excludes BTC and ETH) also shows upward momentum. This suggests that select Altcoins continue to perform well, though careful selection is needed. Meanwhile, Ethereum (ETH) has gained positive momentum after Grayscale began offering staking services, which could help push ETH toward a new all-time high.
Investment Strategy: Focus on Ethereum and Altcoins with strong fundamentals or potential ETF approval prospects.
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