The crypto market just hit a wall of fear. After months of bullish euphoria, sentiment flipped sharply this week as over $230 billion vanished from the market in a single day. The Fear & Greed Index plunged to 28, levels not seen since April, while Bitcoin price sank to $103,500, triggering nearly $1 billion in liquidations.
Analysts are now warning that the bull run could be in its final stretch, with some calling for a potential 50% correction if key support breaks. Even Satoshi’s fabled wallet took an unrealized hit of $20 billion, underscoring just how brutal this drawdown has been.
Still, some traders say this could be the final shakeout before euphoria. Scroll for the full weekly recap and what it could mean for crypto’s next big move.
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TOP CRYPTO NEWS RECAP (October 12 - October 18, 2025)
Ethereum’s Path to Overtake Bitcoin: Tom Lee’s Bold Prediction
BitMine’s Tom Lee predicts Ethereum could surpass Bitcoin’s market cap, comparing it to how Wall Street replaced gold after the 1971 “Nixon Shock.” He believes Ethereum’s future dominance will stem from tokenization, where assets like dollars, stocks, and real estate move on-chain, mirroring the dollar’s historic rise.
Ripple Eyes $1 Billion XRP Buy to Build World’s Largest Token Treasury
Ripple Labs plans to raise $1 billion through a SPAC to purchase XRP for a new digital asset treasury, strengthening its control over the token. Already holding 4.5 billion XRP and 37 billion in escrow, Ripple recently acquired GTreasury to expand digital asset management, positioning itself as the leading XRP treasury holder.
Crypto Markets Brace for Shifts as Banks Struggle, Bitcoin Wavers, and Ethereum Gains Momentum
As U.S. banks face renewed stress, Strike CEO Jack Mallers says Bitcoin is “smelling trouble,” predicting a liquidity crisis that could drive BTC higher. Meanwhile, analysts suggest Ethereum may soon surpass Bitcoin amid record institutional demand and massive Q3 corporate accumulation. Ripple eyes a $1B XRP treasury, signaling rising confidence in crypto’s long-term potential.
UK Intensifies Crypto Tax Crackdown as Warning Letters Surge to 65,000
The UK’s HMRC has doubled its warning letters to crypto investors, issuing nearly 65,000 notices in 2024–25 amid a wider crackdown on undeclared digital gains. With improved access to exchange data and rising crypto ownership, now at seven million adults, the agency is tightening compliance ahead of global data-sharing reforms set for 2026.
Uniswap Expands to Solana, Tapping Into $140B DeFi Market
Uniswap has integrated Solana into its web app through Jupiter’s Ultra API, unlocking access to over a million Solana tokens. The move positions Uniswap within Solana’s $140B DEX ecosystem, paving the way for cross-chain swaps, bridging, and broader wallet support, strengthening its ambition to offer seamless liquidity across multiple blockchains.
China Merchants Bank Expands $3.8B Fund Tokenization to BNB Chain Amid Regulatory Scrutiny
China Merchants Bank International (CMBI) has tokenized its $3.8 billion USD Money Market Fund on BNB Chain, following a previous Solana launch with DigiFT. The move enhances blockchain-based access for accredited investors, introducing CMBMINT and CMBIMINT tokens for fiat and stablecoin investments, despite growing regulatory pressure in Hong Kong.
NEWS FROM MELEGA ECOSYSTEM
$BLION × $MARCO Unite for the Next BNB Chain Wave
$BLION, the roaring meme token, has teamed up with $MARCO from the Melega Ecosystem to blend viral energy with real DeFi utility. As part of a 5% Airdrop Program, the first 10,000 verified $MARCO holders will earn exclusive $BLION rewards; no bots, just real users. The $BLION Fairlaunch has already smashed its soft cap by 400% on GemPad.
New Token Listing: Quali (QLM) Launches on MelegaSwap
Quali (QLM), the utility token powering the Qualimagazine e-commerce platform, is now live on BNB Chain and available for farming and staking on MelegaSwap. Users can stake BNB–QLM LP tokens to earn $MARCO, or stake $MARCO to earn $QLM. The token fuels cashback rewards, Quali Club discounts, and real-world loyalty benefits, bridging crypto and everyday shopping.
New Listing: Binance Lion ($BLION) Listed on MelegaSwap
Binance Lion ($BLION), a community-driven token on BNB Chain, has launched on MelegaSwap with dual earning opportunities. Users can stake $BNB–$BLION LP tokens to earn $MARCO, or stake $MARCO to earn $BLION, promoting active participation in its growing ecosystem. The project aims for fairlaunch distribution, staking rewards, and an airdrop campaign targeting 1.5 million wallets.
Melega & $BLION Forge Mega Marketing Alliance
Melega Ecosystem has teamed up with $BLION (Binance Lion), BNB Chain’s rising meme king, to unleash a marketing blitz for its October 15–17 GemPad fairlaunch! With 420B tokens split between community-driven allocations (85% fairlaunch, 5% airdrops to 1.5M+ wallets, and 10% staking rewards), $BLION merges meme virality with real utility. Melega will amplify the Lion’s roar through global media, top influencers, and its vast crypto networks.
MARCO: Utility-Fueled Momentum in a Sub-$10M Market Cap Ecosystem
Post-Crypto Black Friday chaos causes charts to bleed, but degens see dips as golden entry points. $MARCO (<$10M MC, 3M+ holders) drives real utility: stake/farm on melega.finance, pay for crypto ads via melega.space, and power ecosystems like okirikiri.com and blackpump.fun. BUY MARCO NOW.
OkiriKiri 2.0: The Self-Sustaining Circular Wealth Ecosystem Redefining Decentralized Finance
OkiriKiri 2.0 positions itself as a transparent, anti-Ponzi protocol built on BNB Smart Chain. Its core innovation is a chronological rotation system where users receive 90% of the next 9 donations when their turn arrives. LEARN MORE.
Blackpump.fun: Where Influencers Launch Tokens for Free
Blackpump.fun has become crypto’s influencer playground, offering free multi-chain token launches powered by Melega’s marketing engine. Already a hotspot for KOLs and meme creators, it lets users mint tokens at zero cost, earn 50% fees from referrals, and tap into viral growth. Real-time examples: influencers launch tokens, agents farm gains, and pools surge. No theory; just action. Launch, earn, explode.
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