Crypto News Today (Live) Updates October 20 : Bitcoin Price,AWS Outrge,Cyber Attack,Reddit

October 20, 2025 12:05:56 UTC

Strategy Acquires 168 BTC, Achieves 26% Yield YTD

Strategy has purchased 168 BTC (~$18.8M) at an average price of $112,051 per coin, contributing to a BTC yield of 26.0% YTD 2025. As of October 19, 2025, Strategy holds a total of 640,418 BTC, acquired for approximately $47.4B at an average price of $74,010 per Bitcoin. The data highlights continued institutional accumulation and strong performance in the crypto market.

October 20, 2025 11:32:55 UTC

Ethereum Supply Shrinks as Whales Keep Accumulating

Ethereum reserves on exchanges are dropping rapidly, signaling less selling supply available. On-chain data shows whales continue to accumulate despite recent price dips, highlighting growing confidence among large holders. This tightening supply could pave the way for a bullish reversal, suggesting that Ethereum’s next price move may favor the upside.

October 20, 2025 11:31:38 UTC

XRP Ledger Holds Strong Despite AWS Outage

Even with AWS facing outages, the XRP Ledger continues closing blocks normally, showcasing the power of true decentralization across geography and hosting providers. Experts note that while the network proves resilient, there’s still room to improve robustness. Initiatives like XLS 50 are key to maintaining transparency and driving further action to strengthen the ledger against infrastructure disruptions.

October 20, 2025 11:29:55 UTC

BlackRock Moves $48.6M in Ethereum to Coinbase Prime

BlackRock has deposited 12,000 ETHUSDT ($48.6M) into #Coinbase Prime over the past 40 minutes. The move signals increased institutional activity in the Ethereum market and highlights BlackRock’s growing engagement with crypto custody and trading platforms. Traders will be watching closely for potential market impacts from this sizable transfer.

October 20, 2025 11:29:06 UTC

AWS US-East-1 Outage Breaks Half the Internet

AWS US-East-1 is down again, taking countless services offline. Signal, Ethereum validators, and numerous apps are affected though Ethereum keeps producing blocks, showing resilience despite dependency. Even AWS support is inaccessible, leaving users frustrated. This outage highlights the risks of renting infrastructure: one DNS hiccup and millions realize they don’t control their own systems. A stark reminder of the difference between using infrastructure and depending on it.

October 20, 2025 10:38:19 UTC

Massive Cyber Attack Suspected as Internet Outage Hits Snapchat, Ring, and HMRC

Huge internet outage leaves Snapchat, Ring doorbell, HMRC and more not working:

Latest updates – When there’s a big outage of this kind, it’s always tempting to wonder whether it’s the result of a cyber attack. Security experts have long been warning that the infrastructure underpinning the internet – and as a result underpinning much of the world – could be more fragile than we realise, and that it might one day be broken down by hackers.

October 20, 2025 10:36:58 UTC

Reddit Down: Massive Internet Outage Hits Major Apps and Banks

A huge number of sites and apps — including Reddit, Snapchat, Zoom, Roblox, Canva, Fortnite, Coinbase, Duolingo, Slack, and PlayStation Network — are down worldwide. Even banks are reporting issues, with users saying cards are being declined. Platforms like MyFitnessPal, Life360, and Pokémon Go are also affected. The widespread disruption is triggering chaos online as users flood social media to report outages across apps, games, and financial services.

October 20, 2025 10:21:41 UTC

Crypto Whales Add Millions in Shorts on ETH and BTC

Whales remain bearish, ramping up short positions across major assets. Wallet 0x8c58 deposited $5.38M USDC to Hyperliquid two hours ago to open a 20x short on 1,500 ETHUSDT ($6.06M). Meanwhile, 0x939f added 4USDT.5M USDC over the past 20 hours, extending his BTCUSDT short to 394 BTC ($43.7M) — also shorting SOLUSDT, XRPUSDT, and ETHUSDT. The moves signal rising caution among big players ahead of key market events.

October 20, 2025 10:20:22 UTC

Bhutan Moves $12M in Bitcoin, Still Holds $694M Reserve

The Royal Government of Bhutan has transferred 108.8 BTCUSDT ($12.06M) out of its wallets, according to on-chain data. Despite the move, Bhutan still holds a significant 6,262 BTCUSDT, valued at around $694M. The country’s steady Bitcoin reserves highlight its ongoing crypto investment strategy and growing role as a sovereign digital asset holder.

October 20, 2025 10:19:27 UTC

Major Outage Hits Reddit, Hulu, EA, Max, and Xbox

Early today, Reddit, Hulu, EA, Max, Xbox Network, and several other platforms went offline simultaneously, reports Downdetector. Coinbase also confirmed that some users faced access issues caused by an AWS (Amazon Web Services) outage. Teams across affected platforms are working to restore services, as the disruption highlights the widespread reliance on Amazon’s cloud infrastructure.

October 20, 2025 10:17:44 UTC

$431M in Token Unlocks Coming This Week

According to Tokenomist, over the next 7 days, major token unlocks worth $431M+ are set to hit the market. Large single unlocks (over $5M) include ZRO, XPL, MBG, SCR, SOON, UDS, KAITO, H, SAHARA, and VENOM. Meanwhile, linear unlocks (over $1M daily) will involve SOL, WLD, TRUMP, DOGE, AVAX, ASTER, TAO, ETHFI, TIA, SUI, DOT, and more. Analysts expect potential volatility spikes as new supply enters circulation.

October 20, 2025 10:15:13 UTC

Crypto Fear & Greed Index Hits 30: Market Stuck in Fear Mode

The Crypto Fear & Greed Index sits at 30/100 (Fear), reflecting cautious sentiment and low short-term confidence among investors. Over the past week, it has stayed between 20–40, showing persistent fear across the market. Historically, such phases often mark buying opportunities for long-term holders. As always — when others are fearful, stay rational; when others are greedy, stay cautious.

October 20, 2025 10:14:20 UTC

Bitcoin Market in Neutral Zone, Poised for Next Big Move

Bitcoin’s Net Unrealized Profit (NUP) has been contracting since March 2024, signaling a cooling market where emotions are balanced — neither euphoric nor fearful. Each rally now brings smaller profits, creating a compressed spring effect that could trigger a powerful breakout soon. Analysts say the market is in a neutral equilibrium phase, quietly building momentum for the next major impulse — direction to be decided in the days ahead.

October 20, 2025 08:25:58 UTC

Major Crypto Leaders to Meet with Lawmakers on Market Structure

According to @EleanorTerrett, top crypto figures including Ripple’s CLO, Chainlink’s CEO, Coinbase’s Brian Armstrong, and Solana Policy Institute President will join a roundtable on October 22. The discussion with pro-crypto Democrats will focus on market structure legislation, signaling potential regulatory clarity for the crypto sector in the coming months.

October 20, 2025 08:25:07 UTC

Bitcoin SPrice Could Rally 15%

Bitcoin is holding Higher Lows (HL) while its RSI posts Lower Lows LLUSDT, signaling strong buyer support despite minor pullbacks. Analysts say this bullish divergence suggests the uptrend is likely to continue. If momentum holds, BTC could climb over 15%, potentially reaching its all-time high range of $124K–$126K+, reigniting optimism among traders ahead of key market events.

October 20, 2025 08:24:09 UTC

Major Platforms Face Outages Amid AWS Glitch

Early today, Reddit, Hulu, EA, Max, Xbox Network, and others experienced simultaneous outages, reports Downdetector. Coinbase support confirmed some users faced access issues due to an AWS outage. Teams across affected platforms are actively working to restore services, highlighting how reliant major apps and services remain on cloud infrastructure. Users are advised to stay patient as fixes roll out.

October 20, 2025 08:20:45 UTC

Upbit Listing: BioProtocol BIOUSDT Launches on KRW, BTC, and USDT Markets

South Korea’s leading crypto exchange Upbit has announced the listing of BioProtocol BIOUSDT on KRW, BTC, and USDT markets. Trading starts at 6:00 PM KST, October 20, on the Ethereum network. BioProtocol powers decentralized biotech funding via Bio DAO and IP Token modules, advancing blockchain-driven biotech innovation.

October 20, 2025 06:40:30 UTC

How HumidiFi Quietly Became the Biggest DEX on Solana—Beating Raydium and Meteora

According to DeFiLlama data, the dark pool HumidiFi has become the largest DEX on Solana, with a 24-hour trading volume of $1.1 billion, 7-day volume of $9.698 billion, and 30-day volume of $34 billion—all surpassing Meteora, Raydium, and Pump. HumidiFi operates without a frontend and uses private quoting, with trades typically executed via aggregators.

October 20, 2025 06:35:54 UTC

Richard Heart’s Wallets Move $608M in Ethereum

Wallets linked to @RichardHeartWin founder of HEX, PulseChain, and PulseX transferred 153,241 ETHUSDT ($608M) to new addresses over just 5 hours. Earlier, he had purchased 162,937 ETHUSDT ($619M) across 25 wallets in March 2024 at an average of $3,800. Additionally, over the past six months, 9,500 ETHUSDT ($37.4M) was deposited into Tornado.Cash, raising fresh speculation about his next moves in the market.

October 20, 2025 06:34:53 UTC

Gold vs Bitcoin: Why BTC Could Win as a Store of Value

Gold needs massive buying to keep prices stable. In 2024, ~3,660 tons mined and ~1,370 tons recycled means $680B of new gold must be absorbed by the market. Bitcoin, by contrast, sees ~164,000 new coins mined yearly, totaling $24B in new supply. With far lower supply pressure, analysts expect Bitcoin to outperform gold as a store of value, especially as demand continues to grow in a constrained market.

October 20, 2025 05:37:22 UTC

Bitcoin Surges Ahead of Fed Meeting, Eyes New All-Time High

Bitcoin is moving impulsively higher, with momentum expected to accelerate as the Fed meeting to set interest rates approaches in just 9 days. The recent breakout above the previous wave a down level confirms this isn’t a correction but a new bullish impulse wave in motion. Analysts believe this move could drive BTC toward a fresh all-time high, signaling renewed market confidence ahead of key macro events.

October 20, 2025 05:36:04 UTC

Ethereum ETFs See Mild Outflows as Bitcoin Faces Profit-Taking Wave

Ethereum ETFs saw modest outflows last week, far smaller than the heavy withdrawals from Bitcoin ETFs. Analysts say this difference stems from newer inflows into ETH funds, meaning fewer unrealized gains. The sharp Bitcoin ETF outflows appear to be short-term profit-taking — partly tied to tax moves in GBTC — rather than a full risk-off exit from crypto. Fund-level data backs this, showing continued investor confidence in the broader market.

October 20, 2025 05:34:26 UTC

Bitcoin Eyes Breakout as Key Resistance Holds

Bitcoin is battling a crucial resistance zone, and a breakout this week could spark a rally toward its all-time high. But a few things need to align first — the U.S. government shutdown must end, and gold needs to rebound, signaling a market shift from risk-off to risk-on sentiment. If these conditions click, analysts believe Bitcoin could regain strong momentum and reignite the next major bullish wave.

October 20, 2025 04:44:12 UTC

Key Economic Events This Week Before Fed Meeting

This week is packed with market-moving events! Around 10% of S&P 500 firms report earnings, while U.S. crude oil inventories arrive Wednesday. On Thursday, watch for September existing home sales, followed by a triple data drop Friday CPI inflation, Services PMI, and Consumer Sentiment. With just one week until the Fed meeting, traders are bracing for major volatility as these numbers could shape the Fed’s next move on rate cuts.

October 20, 2025 04:44:12 UTC

CPI Inflation Data to Drop Amid U.S. Government Shutdown

The U.S. will release CPI inflation data this Friday during the government shutdown. It’s the first Friday CPI release since 2018, landing just five days before the Fed’s October 29 meeting. With no other economic data expected until the shutdown ends, all eyes are on this report, and rumors suggest it could be a bullish CPI surprise that shakes up Fed rate-cut debates.