JPMorgan has raised its Coinbase price target to $404 by December 2026, projecting that a potential Base network token could generate $12 billion to $34 billion in market capitalization. The bank's analysts highlighted Coinbase's expansion beyond traditional exchange operations into a multi-platform ecosystem that includes stablecoin yield products, decentralized trading integration, and its Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain. With an assumed 40% retention by Coinbase, the token could add $4 billion to $12 billion to the company's equity value.

CME Group's XRP futures contracts have accumulated $26.9 billion in notional trading volume since their May 2024 launch, representing approximately 9 billion XRP traded, according to CME Group data. Technical analysis indicates a bullish moving average crossover, with the 20-day simple moving average crossing above the 50-day simple moving average. Analysts suggest XRP could target $2.70 if the price maintains a daily close above the $2.50 resistance level.

Fundstrat Head of Research Tom Lee projects a substantial cryptocurrency rally extending through late 2025, supported by improved technical indicators and reduced leverage following the October 10 liquidation event—the largest in five years. Bitcoin and Ethereum have maintained stability with open interest at record lows, despite deleveraging pressures tied to U.S.–China trade tensions. Lee cited JPMorgan's acceptance of digital assets as loan collateral as a notably bullish signal for the sector.

XRP climbed 4.3% over 24 hours to trade near $2.55 during early Asian sessions on October 10. The U.S. Consumer Price Index increased 0.3% in September, below the 0.4% forecast, while annual inflation declined to 3.0%. Markets now expect a Federal Reserve rate cut later this month, driving optimism for a potential move toward $2.80.

Humanity token surged 138% to an all-time high of $0.39 before settling at $0.34. The rally followed the project's expansion into the Sui ecosystem and migration to Walrus protocol. Trading volume jumped 512% while market capitalization rose 118% to $787 million.

Bitcoin fell to approximately $111,546 after $40.56 million in long positions were liquidated within 24 hours, data show. The liquidations followed BTC's failure to break resistance near $114,000, triggering a consolidation phase that reduced market leverage. Ethereum led total liquidations at $44.4 million during the same period.

President Donald Trump plans to nominate Michael Selig for chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, administration officials said. Selig serves as chief counsel of the SEC's crypto task force and senior adviser to SEC Chair Paul Atkins. The nomination comes after Trump withdrew Brian Quintenz's candidacy following opposition from crypto industry figures.

Video-sharing platform Rumble is introducing Bitcoin tipping functionality for its 51 million monthly active users through a partnership with Tether. CEO Chris Pavlovski announced the feature is currently in testing, with full rollout expected by early to mid-December 2025. The initiative was revealed at the Plan ₿ Forum in Lugano, Switzerland.