Week of October 7 - 13, 2025
The total market capitalization of stablecoins has surpassed $300 billion for the first time ever, a 46.8% increase since the start of the year. The surge signals growing institutional adoption and capital inflow into crypto markets, with financial institutions increasingly integrating stablecoins into their payment and settlement systems.
JPMorgan projects that Bitcoin (BTC) could reach $165,000 by the end of 2025, citing reduced volatility and valuation parity with gold. The bank noted that BTC remains undervalued relative to its intrinsic value and continues to attract institutional investors.
Citigroup raised its Ethereum (ETH) year-end target to $4,500, supported by ongoing institutional accumulation and rising interest from publicly listed companies. Meanwhile, the bank revised its BTC year-end target to $133,000, while maintaining a 12-month outlook of $181,000.
Morgan Stanley recommended investors allocate up to 4% of their portfolios to crypto assets for a balanced risk-return exposure, or 2% for conservative portfolios. The firm’s 16,000 financial advisors currently manage over $2 trillion in global assets.
The GMCI Memecoin Index continues to trend lower, dropping to 220 points from its 2024 peak of 600 points, reflecting a shift in investor focus toward yield-generating projects such as stablecoins, DeFi, and RWAs (Real-World Assets).
Meanwhile, the U.S. SEC is reviewing 16 crypto ETF applications, including those for Solana (SOL), XRP, and Litecoin (LTC), expected to be decided later this month. However, analysts warn that the ongoing U.S. government shutdown could delay approvals.
Technical Analysis
BTC has set a new all-time high, maintaining strong upward momentum. The next resistance is at $135,000, though short-term corrections may occur after the rally. The $121,000 level offers a potential buy zone if prices pull back.
ETH is tracking BTC’s momentum, targeting resistance near $5,000 — its previous all-time high. A breakout could send prices toward $5,800. A buy-on-dip approach remains ideal, with support around $4,400.
C98 gained 35.42% last week, showing strong bullish momentum with minor pullbacks. The $0.0585 level serves as a key buy zone, while the $0.0753 resistance is the short-term target. A breakout above this could confirm a major trend reversal.
APT surged 30.06% over the past week, signaling a potential long-term bullish reversal. Investors can consider entries near $5.142, with short-term profit targets at $5.689. A confirmed breakout may indicate a sustained uptrend.
Bitcoin (BTC) has reached a new all-time high as investors flock to BTC and gold amid uncertainty from the ongoing U.S. government shutdown. Extended disruptions could weigh on employment and push the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) to cut rates in its remaining two meetings this year to support growth. However, if clarity on reopening emerges, a short-term “sell-on-fact” reaction may follow.
Key events to watch this week include:
However, continued government shutdown disruptions could delay the release of key economic data.
Although Bitcoin hit new highs, Bitcoin Dominance has only slightly increased, while the Total3 Index (excluding BTC and ETH) also rose — signaling selective altcoin momentum. Meanwhile, Ethereum (ETH) continues to gain strength following Grayscale’s launch of ETH staking services, potentially driving ETH toward a new all-time high.
Focus on Ethereum (ETH) and fundamentally strong altcoins with ETF potential. Avoid chasing short-term rallies and look for accumulation opportunities during minor pullbacks.
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