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According to The Defiant, the perpetual contract for Sei Network's native token SEI has been launched for trading on OG.com Markets. The exchange is operated by the North American Derivatives Exchange (Nadex) and is regulated by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), providing U.S. investors with a compliant channel to access SEI with leverage. Sei officially stated that this is "another compliant way to acquire SEI."The contract was self-certified by the exchange on October 8, and the CFTC product registry has listed it as a certified product, originally scheduled to be listed on October 12. Trading records from October 16 show two transactions of 100 SEI each at 4:54 PM Eastern Time on that day. The contract is settled in U.S. dollars and has no expiration date, allowing traders to maintain long or short positions without rolling over. Clients must access through a CFTC-registered futures commission merchant or an associated introducing broker.Each contract represents 1 SEI, with a minimum trading unit of 100 contracts, and trading occurs around the clock. The funding fees for both long and short positions are calculated every eight hours, with a maximum rate of 2% per period, aimed at aligning the futures price with the CF Sei-Dollar spot rate managed by CF Benchmarks. The contract is settled twice daily at noon and 5 PM Eastern Time. Traders are required to pay the initial margin based on the risk benchmark in U.S. dollars, and the exchange's notification indicates that the initial margin range for its crypto perpetual contract product line is between 15% and 30%.

The credit default swap (CDS) market shows that the CDS prices of technology companies such as Microsoft, Nvidia, Meta, and Amazon have surged significantly since the fall of 2025, with some even doubling.This indicates that investors are questioning whether the artificial intelligence boom can generate sufficient returns to support large-scale debt investments. The market is concerned that technology companies may face excessive debt burdens, similar to the situation before the 2008 financial crisis.

According to Bitcoin Magazine, crypto investor and YouTuber Lark Davis stated in a video interview with Bitcoin Magazine that although Bitcoin is consolidating in the $80,000 range, the next major cycle is just around the corner. He cited about a dozen on-chain technical indicators, including record whale accumulation and the two-week MACD, to determine that the market bottom has formed at $57,000.Davis believes we are still in the early stages of a new bull market, with opportunities in both Bitcoin and altcoins. He pointed out that Bitcoin dominates the inflow of ETF funds and mentioned the perspective of observing the market by the proportion of ETF inflow relative to market capitalization; he also discussed whether the "four-year cycle has failed," drawing an analogy with the development of gold ETFs to illustrate how ETFs are changing the market structure of Bitcoin.He described this bear market as the shortest and shallowest in history and discussed how traumatic bear market experiences make it difficult for investors to believe that the market will improve. Additionally, he mentioned the regulatory outlook for the U.S. strategic Bitcoin reserves and the Clarity Act, believing that if Bitcoin reserves are written into law, it would add legitimacy to them.

According to Gate market data, U.S. stocks opened with the Dow Jones up 0.35%, the S&P 500 index up 0.1%, and the Nasdaq down 0.23%. Tesla rose 1.6%, and the "flying" Roadster was officially unveiled. Apple rose 1%, and the iPhone Duo sold out immediately after pre-sales began. The storage sector opened lower on all five days this week, with SK Hynix down 3.8% and SanDisk down 3.4%.

CryptoQuant analyst MorenoDV_ published an analysis indicating that the realized market cap of new whales in Bitcoin is $78.61 billion, while old whales stand at $159.15 billion. New whales account for 33.06%, compared to about 18% earlier in 2026.Since September, the realized market cap of new whales has continued to grow, while old whales have remained relatively stable, with the growth primarily coming from new whales. The realized market cap is calculated based on the price at the last on-chain transfer of the tokens and does not represent the proportion of BTC supply.In terms of cost, the overall cost basis of new whales has decreased from a previous high of around $110,000 to about $68,000 at the end of August, before rebounding to around $77,000. The current BTC price is $82,134, which is approximately 6.7% higher than the cost basis of new whales.The analysis suggests that the data shows large holders buying during the downturn and continuing to accumulate as prices rebound. However, the turnover of the holder group and transfers between addresses can also inflate the realized market cap, so the growth in realized market cap cannot be interpreted as an equivalent influx of new funds. If BTC continues to fall below around $77,000, new whales will incur losses again, increasing the likelihood of selling during a rebound. The inflow to exchanges and realized losses can be used to determine whether this is short-term pressure or if large holders are starting to sell off again.

According to official news, SpaceX plans to announce its financial and operational performance for the third quarter of 2026 on October 20, and will hold an audio-only online earnings call at 3:30 PM Central Time on that day, which is 4:30 AM Beijing Time on October 21.

Glassnode released data on platform X stating that during yesterday's BTC decline, there was once again a situation of seller capitulation. Each wave of loss selling coincided with local bottoms: early August, mid-August, and mid-September.Since the peak in September, profit-taking has slowed down. If this pattern holds, the sell-off just above $80,000 yesterday would mark the bottom.

CryptoQuant founder Ki Young Ju posted on X that despite the market's attention on the adjustments to MSCI-related rules, Wall Street analysts remain generally bullish on Strategy. He noted that Citigroup, Barclays, and B. Riley have set target prices for MSTR at $240, $175, and $195 respectively, with an overall upward trend in target prices.He believes that the impact related to MSCI is primarily at the level of capital flow and has already been priced in by the market. He further stated that what is more noteworthy is that the market capitalization of Strategy compared to the net asset value of Bitcoin (mNAV) is about 1 times, the STRC price remains near par value, and the company holds $3.75 billion in reserve funds to cover dividend payments.

According to CoinDesk, stablecoin issuer Circle plans to expand into about 50 emerging and developing markets to meet the growing demand for digital dollar payments in Southeast Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. The circulation of USDC is approximately $73.3 billion, accounting for about a quarter of the stablecoin market; USDT's market share is close to 60%, higher than USDC.Circle acquired Tazapay for $400 million, launched the new Arc blockchain, and received approval for a federal trust bank license, which is expected to support its market expansion; a clearer regulatory environment is driving the adoption of stablecoins.

Glassnode and Coinbase Institutional jointly released the Q4 2026 "Charting Crypto" report. The report suggests that Bitcoin has transitioned from a bottoming phase to an initial recovery in Q3, with an overall positive outlook for Q4, although caution is still advised in the short term.The report shows that the net unrealized profit and loss indicator (NUPL) for Bitcoin has returned to the "optimistic/anxious" range, still below the threshold of the "belief/denial" phase. The supply of Bitcoin that has not moved for over a year continues to increase, with long-term holders largely maintaining their positions during the rebound, and the return of new participants has driven a recent rise in active supply. As of the end of September, there is a dense cost area for Bitcoin above the price, which includes the resistance area that previously limited the rise in September, while multiple layers of support are distributed below.

OKX Global Managing Partner and Chief Marketing Officer Haider Rafique announced that after nearly seven years at OKX, he will step down and take a temporary break to focus on family and personal matters.According to insiders, Haider plans to leave before the end of 2026. He joined OKX in March 2020, where he led the brand upgrade and was involved in facilitating the Intercontinental Exchange's strategic investment of $200 million in OKX this March.

According to Bank of America citing EPFR data, in the week ending Wednesday, emerging market stocks saw an inflow of $17.7 billion, the highest since July; among them, Brazil recorded an inflow of $4.7 billion.

According to Gate market data, Tesla's stock rose over 4.5% in pre-market trading, reaching $378.3; SpaceX increased by about 2.5%, reaching $152.3.In terms of news, Tesla showcased the short takeoff and aerial roll effects of its flying car at the Roadster launch event today, equipped with a cold gas thruster developed in collaboration with SpaceX. At the same time, Musk stated that production of the Roadster sports car will begin in 2028.

The second-generation Tesla Roadster supercar has been unveiled, equipped with a cold air propulsion system developed in collaboration with SpaceX. Musk stated that Tesla will begin production of the Roadster sports car in 2028. In August of this year, Tesla, Inc. applied to register the "Roadster" trademark, classified internationally as a vehicle, with the current trademark status being in the application process.

Jonas Golterman, Chief Market Economist at Caixin Macro, warned that there are increasing signs of a cyclical downturn in the US stock market, and a correction may continue over the next year, with US Treasury yields declining in tandem.He pointed out that despite recent high inflation data, concerns about whether the artificial intelligence boom can be sustained are rising, affecting market performance.

According to GMGN data, the market capitalization of FTR on Solana briefly reached 5.86 million USD, with a 24H increase of over 640 times, currently reported at 4.5 million USD. It is reported that the core narrative of the project is the era of flying cars, claiming to connect SPCX and TSLA ecosystems through OTCdesks.Tesla announced the performance specifications of the Roadster sports car, among which the rocket version can accommodate 1 person, equipped with a multi-mode suction system along with surrounding mounted cold air thrusters, supporting forward and upward acceleration as well as lateral rotational movement, meaning this model is capable of flying. The price of meme coins is highly volatile, and investors are advised to participate with caution.

According to Gate quotes, the Japanese and South Korean stock markets opened higher today but the gains have slightly retreated.The South Korean KOSPI opened up 1.80% to 5653.99 points, currently reported at 5623.72 points, with an intraday increase of 1.25%; KOSDAQ opened up 1.49%. The memory chip sector continues to lead the gains, with Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix both rising over 2%. The South Korean stock market saw a significant drop yesterday, triggering a circuit breaker, and today is experiencing a recovery rebound. The Japanese Nikkei 225 opened up 0.78% to 64925.29 points, briefly surging to 1% after opening, and is currently maintaining a high-level fluctuation.