Crypto Market Hits $19B Liquidations: Bitcoin Hold the Line?
31-Oct-2025
Medium » Coinmonks
The crypto rollercoaster never disappoints-Bitcoin surged past $111,000, while Ethereum danced around key levels amid a storm of volatility and $19 billion in liquidations. As altcoins like Solana rally hard, the big question remains: is this the start of a bullish comeback or just a calm before the next storm?
Key Market Developments
Bitcoin surged about 3% reaching above $111,000 boosted by softened fears around a Federal Reserve interest rate cut and easing credit market tensions. The market experienced liquidations exceeding $19 billion, reflecting heightened volatility.
Ethereum hovered near the $3,800-$4,000 range, struggling to maintain momentum partly capped by its 100-day moving average despite excitement around the launch of staking ETFs.
Solana and XRP led altcoin rallies, with Solana posting a strong weekly gain of 16%.
Crypto options expiry totaling over $16 billion for BTC and ETH is shaping market sentiment and positioning.
Market risks include potential sell-offs due to macro uncertainties, but institutional interest remains evident, particularly in Bitcoin.
The Crypto Fear and Greed Index has slightly decreased. Again…
Bitcoin and Ethereum Price Movements and Positions
Bitcoin traded between $106,279 and $111,629 in the last 24 hours with a current price near $110,000.
Ethereum traded around $3,802 with a 24h range up to ~$3,937.
Bitcoin’s market cap remains around $2.19 trillion, and Ethereum’s around $456 billion.
Active Bitcoin addresses over 24h were about 181k; Ethereum saw around 442k active addresses.
Key On-Chain Bitcoin Metrics (Last 24h)
BTCUSD is under significant bearish pressure, yet the bulls are testing the resilience of the $106,500 support level. Given this scenario, we are currently adopting a market-neutral stance, which in itself constitutes a valid trading position.
Key On-Chain Ethereum Metrics (Last 24h)
ETHUSD is oscillating around the Fibonacci 0.236 retracement level. The price has just bounced off the psychological support near $3,680. Here, we are also witnessing an intense battle between bears and bulls from the sidelines.
Best Performing Altcoin of the Day
Solana (SOL) recorded about a 16% surge over the last week and outperformed many large-cap altcoins today.
Other notable performers are XRP and select Layer 1 blockchain tokens benefiting from institutional and retail inflows.
Market and Price Predictions
Analysts predict Bitcoin could test resistance near $115,000-$120,000 amid reduced rate hike fears but warn of volatility driven by macro events and options expiration.
Ethereum is expected to stay range-bound near $3,800-$4,000, with upside linked to staking ETF adoption and scaling solutions.
The general crypto market outlook remains cautiously bullish with institutional adoption and DeFi innovation as key growth drivers.
High Growth Potential Crypto Projects
For overall market growth: Bitcoin remains a primary store of value and institutional gateway.
Ethereum continues leading smart contract and DeFi platforms with robust ecosystem expansion.
For altcoins: Solana stands out for high throughput and expanding decentralized apps, making it a top pick for growth.
Promising Layer 2 and scaling solutions on Ethereum’s network also rank high for potential gains.
Conclusion
Crypto markets are keeping us on our toes-bulls and bears are tangoing fiercely, and while Bitcoin and Ethereum flex their muscles, altcoins throw their own parties. So strap in, keep your stop losses ready, and remember: in crypto, it’s always darkest before the moonshot.
Originally published at https://aipt.lt on October 31, 2025.
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