29 Sep – 5 Oct 2025: ETF Rules Shift, Bitcoin at a Crossroads, and TOKEN2049 Singapore Kicks Off

1. SEC’s new ETF rules spark a wave of filings

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has rolled out updated standards for crypto spot ETF approvals, cutting the review process from ~270 days to ~75 days and reducing discretionary reviews for products that meet certain criteria.

 

What this might mean: Expect a surge in filings (Solana, XRP, others) in early October. This regulatory opening could reshape how quickly new crypto ETFs come to market and may attract more institutional capital.

2. Bitcoin Price Outlook & Sentiment Check

 

After the most recent ~$1.5 billion in liquidations, current sentiment is neutral to cautiously optimistic. Market analysts on the most part view $107K as a critical support; if that fails, BTC could be at risk of deeper pullbacks. More immediately, $112,000 is acting as a pivot / resistance line, and $110,000 is being eyed as a lifeline support zone. In a CoinDesk report, analysts also flag the short-term holder cost basis (~$111,400) as another meaningful support level.

What this might mean: Because sentiment is neutral (not overbought or oversold), the next directional move might be sharper once one side gives way. Positioning matters: traders should consider placing stops around the key supports, and watch volume and institutional flows to confirm any breakout or breakdown.

 

3. TOKEN2049 Singapore kicks off October 1–2

The Asia edition of the flagship crypto conference is right around the corner in Singapore, expecting over 25,000 decision-makers, builders, and investors to converge to discuss the crossroads of the crypto industry. CoinW will be featured as a Platinum Sponsor - look out for our "Crypto Marathoners" Lounge in the L5 Networking area.

 

What this might mean: Expect major project announcements, partnership reveals, and fresh capital commitments. Historically, TOKEN2049 has been where new narratives (DeFi, NFTs, RWA tokenization, AI+crypto) get their spotlight. 

 

Also, some narratives to track this year – ETF expansion as per #1, memecoins with utility, real-world asset tokenization, and AI integrations are all expected to dominate conversations.

 

4. New Listings on CoinW

CoinW rolled out USDT-M perpetual futures for MNT, AVNT, ASTER, and XPL, alongside fresh spot listings for FF and 0G — expanding trading opportunities across Layer-2, enterprise blockchain, gaming, and DeFi narratives.

 

What this might mean: The listings highlight where trader interest is heating up—scalability, real-world utility, and emerging GameFi. Expect early volatility as liquidity builds and narratives develop.

 

5. Tether eyes $500B valuation via $15–20B raise

The company behind the dominant stablecoin USDT is reportedly in talks to raise $15–20 billion via a private placement, valuing Tether at approximately $500 billion.

What this might mean: This underscores how central stablecoins remain in the crypto plumbing. If the raise goes through, it could amplify Tether’s power in the ecosystem, but also attract scrutiny (valuation, balance sheet, regulatory).

 

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Disclaimer: This report is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Any investment decisions you make are solely your responsibility, and should not be based on the content provided here.