Stock Market: U.S. equities were mixed: the Dow rose 0.38%, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell 0.06% and 0.44%, respectively. Energy and consumer staples relatively outperformed, while semiconductors and AI hardware came under pressure. The Hang Seng Index gained 0.25% as southbound funds recorded net buying of HK$2.603 billion. South Korea’s KOSPI fell 3.65%, with Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix both down more than 4%. The Pando Solana ETF (2831.HK) is scheduled to list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on October 13.
Market Commentary: BTC fell toward 81,000 USDT to 81,221.60 USDT, down 3.23% over 24 hours, while Gate USDT perpetual-futures open interest decreased by approximately $98 million. Estimated 24-hour BTC options premium turnover was approximately 19.73 million USDT, up 885.8% from the previous day; the lower prior-day base amplified the increase, which does not in itself imply a bullish view. ETH declined 5.07%. Total crypto market capitalization was approximately $2.75 trillion, down 5.06%, and the Altcoin Season Index stood at 58, in Bitcoin Season.
Trending Tokens: GITCOIN, OSMO and RSR gained 33.01%, 36.71% and 19.42%, respectively. GITCOIN’s Techne and Beacon updates target a mid-December release. Osmosis recently proposed tokenomics changes including lower inflation and the burning of a portion of community-pool tokens. RSR’s Gate USDT perpetual-futures open interest rose 415.44%, and Reserve will hold a Q3 report and community call on October 15.
Alpha Insights: Blur plans to close its frontend next month, while Blend will stop matching new loans on November 12, 2026; the onchain marketplace protocol and fee governance will continue to operate. The CFTC’s rulemaking for leveraged and margined crypto transactions may not be complete until early 2028. Strategy acquired 250 BTC for approximately $21.5 million, raising holdings to 848,250 BTC, and repurchased approximately $192.4 million of STRC preferred stock.
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October 13, 2026
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