Live Crypto News Today: Altcoin Season Heats Up, Trump’s Asia Trip Shakes Markets, and MiCAR Licenses in Demand (October 2025)
- Why Is the Altcoin Season Still Going Strong in October 2025?
- Trump’s Malaysia Trip: How Are Crypto Markets Reacting?
- MiCAR Licenses: Why Revolut and Relai Are Leading the Charge
- Bitcoin’s New Cycle: Is the "SaylorCycle" Replacing the 4-Year Pattern?
- 3 Altcoins to Watch Before 2026
- Q&A: Your Burning Crypto Questions Answered
The crypto markets are buzzing with action this October 2025. From the explosive demand for new altcoins like Snorter ($SNORT) to Trump’s geopolitical dance in Malaysia, this week has been anything but dull. Meanwhile, Revolut and Relai secure MiCAR licenses, signaling tighter EU regulation. bitcoin holds steady at $113,415, but analysts warn of volatility as the US shutdown looms. Dive into the latest updates, including whale movements, ETF rumors, and why Michael Saylor’s "SaylorCycle" is replacing the classic Bitcoin 4-year pattern.
Why Is the Altcoin Season Still Going Strong in October 2025?
The Altcoin Season isn’t over yet—whales are doubling down on hidden gems. While Bitcoin remains the institutional darling, projects like Snorter ($SNORT), Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER), and PepeNode ($PEPENODE) are stealing the spotlight. Snorter’s Telegram trading bot sold out in under 22 hours, and its presale is nearly gone. According to the BTCC team, "Retail investors are flocking to these launches because they offer 10x potential compared to saturated blue-chip coins."
Trump’s Malaysia Trip: How Are Crypto Markets Reacting?
US President Trump’s unannounced dance in Kuala Lumpur sent mixed signals. While he claims to "love the Chinese," his tariff threats have markets on edge. The Trump Media & Technology Group Corp stock dipped 0.37%, but crypto stayed resilient. A leaked CBS report suggests the US shutdown could extend, potentially freezing $6M in military payrolls—unless billionaire Timothy Mellon’s rumored $130M donation saves the day. Bitcoin, however, climbed 1.93% to $113,415, per CoinMarketCap.
MiCAR Licenses: Why Revolut and Relai Are Leading the Charge
EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR) is reshaping the industry. Revolut and Switzerland’s Relai just secured licenses, with Relai’s CEO Julian Liniger calling it a "pivotal moment for Bitcoin-only platforms." Unlike competitors juggling 100+ tokens, Relai’s focus on BTC could set a precedent. Analysts predict more firms will follow, especially after France’s AMF greenlit Relai’s expansion into 27 EEA countries.
Bitcoin’s New Cycle: Is the "SaylorCycle" Replacing the 4-Year Pattern?
Forget the old Bitcoin halving cycles—Michael Saylor’s influence is now the talk of Crypto Twitter. His relentless BTC accumulation has birthed the "SaylorCycle," where institutional buys dictate trends. "The 4-year model is outdated," says a BTCC analyst. "Saylor’s moves now impact prices more than miners’ rewards." Charts comparing Binance Futures to BTC show altcoins diverging sharply, with privacy coins and AI tokens leading the charge.
3 Altcoins to Watch Before 2026
- Snorter ($SNORT): A Telegram bot offering AI-powered trading signals. Presale closes in hours.
- Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER): Claims to solve BTC’s scalability issues. Backed by ex-Coinbase devs.
- PepeNode ($PEPENODE): Meme coin meets cloud mining. Launches Q1 2026.
Q&A: Your Burning Crypto Questions Answered
What’s driving the Altcoin Season?
Whale accumulation and ETF speculation. Capital is rotating from BTC to high-risk, high-reward plays.
How does MiCAR affect EU traders?
Stricter KYC and proof-of-reserves requirements, but safer platforms overall.
Is Trump’s Asia trip bad for crypto?
Not necessarily. Markets hate uncertainty, but BTC often thrives during geopolitical chaos.
