Bitcoin News Update: Crypto Recovery After Crash: Risky Presale Opportunities or Institutional Investment?
After experiencing a $19 billion wave of liquidations in October, the cryptocurrency sector is beginning to rebound, with investors now gravitating toward projects that demonstrate robust fundamentals and significant growth prospects. As
Ethereum (ETH) has staged a recovery from its recent slump, trading at $3,941.73 as of October 22, 2025. Experts credit this resurgence to renewed institutional interest in its Layer-2 ecosystem and anticipation for the December Fusaka upgrade, which is expected to boost scalability by as much as eightfold. Combined with Ethereum’s leadership in decentralized finance (DeFi) and smart contracts, these factors reinforce its reputation as a reliable long-term asset. “Ethereum’s stable transaction fees and staking yields make it a key asset for institutional portfolios,” one analyst commented, adding that pending ETF applications could further drive demand.
Binance Coin (BNB) jumped 6% after the U.S. granted a pardon to Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ), lifting its market value above $157 billion. This development has fueled speculation about changing regulatory attitudes in Washington and has revitalized BNB’s status as the core of the Binance platform. With regular token burns and growing use in DeFi and international payments,
While Ethereum and BNB continue to serve as foundational assets, the sector’s volatility and regulatory ambiguity mean that thorough research is essential. As Geoff Kendrick of Standard Chartered pointed out, the October downturn may represent a buying window, with Bitcoin possibly reaching $200,000 by the end of the year.
