CRYPTO NEWS 10/12/2025

🔹 Market Moves & Price Action

Bitcoin (BTC) climbed back above $92,000–94,000 as bulls briefly regained momentum. FX Leaders+2ABP Live+2

Ethereum (ETH) surged ~6%, briefly pushing toward $3,400, while network activity saw a sharp drop in base-layer fees (~-62%) but strong Layer-2 demand. Yahoo Finance+1

Among altcoins, Zcash (ZEC) led the gainers with nearly +11% in 24 h — highlighting renewed appetite for selective altcoins. ABP Live

🏛️ Regulation & Institutional Outlook

The CFTC in the U.S. approved a pilot allowing Bitcoin, Ether and stablecoins as collateral — a move that could increase institutional confidence in crypto derivatives. Yahoo Finance+1

Growing regulatory clarity and institutional tools may pave the way for more regulated-finance participation in crypto — a sign of gradual mainstream integration. FX Leaders+1

⚠️ Market Context & Risks

The year 2025 remains volatile for bitcoin: according to one recent analysis, despite earlier rallying, BTC may end the year with its first annual drop since 2022, given macroeconomic pressures and tightening global markets. Reuters+1

Analysts warn that while short-term rallies are possible, shifting macro trends — including interest rates — could influence crypto sentiment significantly. Forbes+1

🔍 What to Watch Next

Watch for developments around the Fed’s upcoming decisions — market reaction to interest-rate signals could shape crypto volatility in the near term. Bitget+1

Keep an eye on altcoins with strong fundamentals or utility (like ZEC and Layer-2 tokens) — these may outperform in a choppy market as traders hunt for value.