How a $19B Crypto Crash Could Lead to $200K Bitcoin by 2025 (Yes, Really)

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So, it seems that cryptocurrency valuations have decided to get a little bit frisky this week, wobbling back up after taking a nosedive into the abyss. Investor appetite for digital assets has made a grand return after the recent market crash. It’s like a tragic breakup, but with less crying and more trading.

In what could be described as the silver lining to the world’s largest and most confusing financial thunderstorm, the $19 billion liquidation event is being spun as a “buying opportunity” by optimists (the ones who still believe in fairytales, apparently). This could theoretically set Bitcoin (BTC) on a path to a delightful $200,000 by the end of 2025, according to Standard Chartered’s global head of digital assets research, Geoff Kendrick.

But don’t get too excited just yet. There’s a little hiccup in the whole thing: the lack of inflows from the US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This tiny obstacle has somewhat hindered Bitcoin’s glorious rise to the moon. Maybe it’ll get a head start once Bitcoin learns to fly.

As a result of this slight setback, Bitcoin is on track to have its worst October performance since 2013. That’s right-back when dinosaurs roamed the earth, and Bitcoin still had a sense of optimism. But let’s keep our fingers crossed for a miracle, shall we?

$19 billion market crash paves way for Bitcoin’s rise to $200,000: Standard Chartered

Bitcoin, in all its glory, could still be marching toward that tantalizing $200,000 by year’s end. Even after that jaw-dropping $19 billion liquidation event and the return of tariff threats from the ever-charismatic US President Donald Trump. You know, just a bit of extra spice in the mix!

According to Kendrick, the crypto market took a hit with that $19 billion liquidation on October 10, which caused Bitcoin’s price to plummet to a woeful $104,000. Talk about a bummer, right?

But hey, once the dust settles and the crying stops, investors might look at this as a “great buying opportunity” (also known as a risky bet). And from there, who knows? Maybe Bitcoin will glide serenely to $200,000 by 2025, Kendrick muses. Even in the midst of all the chaos, he’s still holding on to the dream that Bitcoin will rebound, like a phoenix rising from the ashes (or a well-placed buy order).

“My official forecast? $200,000 by the end of the year,” Kendrick told CryptoMoon with the kind of confidence that only someone who works in digital assets can have. Oh, and in case you’re wondering, he’s still optimistic despite “Trump noise around tariffs.” Because why not, right?

Hong Kong approves its first spot Solana ETF ahead of US

In the land of dramatic financial news, Hong Kong has stepped up its game, granting approval for its very first spot Solana ETF. This is the third spot crypto ETF approved by the city, trailing behind Bitcoin and Ethereum. Who’s counting? But still, major news in the world of crypto, as Hong Kong aims to become the ETF capital of… somewhere.

The China Asset Management (Hong Kong) Solana ETF will be listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, and, fun fact, it will include both Chinese yuan and US dollar counters, meaning you can play in two currencies. It’s like a currency buffet! Get in on the action with a cool $100 investment. Bargain, right?

And because nothing says “trustworthy” like a set of complex fees, this product will have a management fee of 0.99%, with total annual expenses clocking in at a riveting 1.99%. But who’s counting pennies when you’re riding the ETF wave?

Aave DAO proposes $50 million annual token buyback using DeFi revenues

Aave’s decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) has officially proposed a way to spend up to $50 million annually on buying back Aave tokens. This isn’t just some passing whim-this is a well-thought-out plan to turn Aave’s tokenomics into a regular, full-time affair. Think of it as their way of saying, “We’re serious about this whole crypto thing.”

If you’re curious, the plan involves repurchasing up to $1.75 million in Aave tokens every week, depending on how crazy the market is. Because nothing screams long-term success like buying back tokens like it’s Black Friday every week!

Oh, and don’t forget to vote for this in the Aave Request for Comment (ARFC) stage. Because, as everyone knows, nothing solidifies a financial proposal like a good old community vote.

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DeepSeek’s success? Betting on the market’s rise, as you would expect. It made leveraged long positions across top cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ether, and even Solana. Because if you’re going to lose, you might as well lose big, right?

BNB wins “Uptober” amid Binance market crash scrutiny

October is historically Bitcoin’s month to shine, but this year, it’s BNB that’s stealing the spotlight. Forget “Uptober”-we’re calling it “BNBtober” now. The token has hit new all-time highs twice this month, much to the delight of its fans and the concern of regulatory bodies.

However, let’s not get carried away. BNB’s gains are set against a backdrop of increasing scrutiny over Binance’s role in the recent market crash. But hey, a little bit of controversy never hurt anyone, right?

DeFi market overview

According to CryptoMoon Markets Pro, most of the 100 largest cryptocurrencies ended the week on a high note. Zcash (ZEC) was the star of the show, rising over 33%. Meanwhile, memecoin platform Pump.fun’s (PUMP) token climbed 26%. Seems like the meme coin craze isn’t going anywhere anytime soon.

And with that, we bid you farewell for this week’s edition of DeFi chaos. Stay tuned for next Friday’s explosive developments. Or, you know, something like that. Crypto’s always changing, after all.

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2025-10-24 21:49