A prominent crypto whale, recognized for accurately forecasting the October 2025 market downturn, has made a comeback by placing $55 million in long bets on
This whale’s strategy stands in contrast to the Trump family’s surge in crypto-related earnings, which
The October crash, which saw Bitcoin tumble from $126,000 to under $102,000 within a single day, was directly tied to Trump’s announcement of 100% tariffs on Chinese goods. Fears of a trade war triggered widespread panic selling, with long positions making up $16.83 billion of the liquidations. However, after a US-China trade agreement was revealed on October 30, markets began to recover. The deal delays tariffs until 2026 and addresses restrictions on rare earth mineral exports, though caution persists in the crypto sector. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index edged up to 37 from 33 after the deal, remaining in the “fear” zone, according to
Institutional players are also influencing the market’s direction. BitMine Immersion (BMNR), a leading crypto equity, disclosed $13.7 billion in combined crypto and cash assets, including 3.4 million ETH—representing 2.8% of Ethereum’s total supply, as per
The wider crypto landscape is sending mixed messages. While Swiss crypto bank AMINA has obtained a MiCA license in Austria, regulators in France, Italy, and Austria are pushing for stricter EU oversight of the regulatory framework. Meanwhile, law enforcement continues to target illegal activities, with Australian authorities recently arresting 55 people and confiscating $37.9 million in crypto assets.
As the market processes these changes, the future will depend on regulatory transparency and geopolitical calm. The Trump administration’s favorable approach to crypto, along with the US-China trade truce, could help reduce uncertainty for big investors. Still, as van de Poppe points out, the bull run is just beginning, with Bitcoin currently at $110,354 and Ethereum at $3,895, reflecting a cautious sense of optimism.