Traveled 80 kilometers round trip to attend a crypto meetup; BTC breaks through a key resistance level, with attention on subsequent changes in trading volume.

Bought approximately $112.4 million and pocketed approximately $24.48 million—that’s the ETH ledger of OTC whale 0x8c58. Lookonchain: Address 0x8c58 has fully sold 52,001 ETH in batches. The average purchase price was approximately $2,162 and the average selling price approximately $2,632; the final transaction sold the remaining 9,996 ETH (approximately $25 million). Earlier, on September 24, it had already sold approximately 42,005 ETH. At the time of writing, ETH was approximately $2,375 and BTC approximately $81,361. In my view: Selling everything looks more like taking profit above the cost basis, not necessarily permanent bearishness—the approximately $470-per-ETH average price difference is the core of this trade. Do you think these OTC whales will exit in stages, or come back to buy after the drop? Follow for updates—I’ll keep writing when there are developments in the ledgers of whales like this.

#USSeptemberCPITopsEstimates US September CPI Tops Estimates: Inflation Is Back in the Market’s Driving Seat The September US Consumer Price Index has delivered a hotter-than-expected inflation reading, putting Federal Reserve policy, Treasury yields, the US dollar, equities, gold, and cryptocurrency markets back under pressure. Headline CPI increased 0.6% month over month and 3.7% year over year, compared with the previous annual reading of 3.4%. Core CPI, excluding food and energy, rose 0.3% monthly and 2.6% annually. The numbers show that the inflation challenge is not yet behind us. The biggest immediate driver was energy. Gasoline prices jumped 9.1% in September, while the overall energy index increased 5.2%. However, investors should not dismiss the report as an energy-only story. Shelter and several service categories also recorded increases, making the next inflation readings particularly important for assessing whether price pressures are spreading. What does this mean for financial markets? A hotter CPI report can complicate the Federal Reserve’s policy decisions. If inflation remains persistent, expectations for interest rate cuts may weaken, while Treasury yields and the US dollar may strengthen. That environment can create additional pressure on equities and risk-sensitive assets, including Bitcoin and altcoins. Conversely, if upcoming data show that inflation is easing and energy costs stabilize, market expectations could shift again. For crypto traders, the key question is not simply whether BTC rises or falls after the announcement. It is whether the market has already priced in the inflation surprise, how liquidity responds, and whether price action confirms the initial reaction. A temporary rebound does not automatically establish a bullish trend, just as an immediate sell-off does not guarantee further downside. My market approach: discipline over prediction. I would focus on three signals: the direction of Treasury yields and the dollar, the next evidence of core inflation trends, and Bitcoin’s ability to hold important support levels while trading volume confirms the move. Traders should define invalidation levels, manage position sizes, and avoid excessive leverage during macroeconomic volatility. No CPI release can guarantee a specific price target. The bigger picture is clear: inflation data remains a major force shaping financial conditions, and every new reading can change expectations about monetary policy. The strongest strategy is to separate the economic facts from market speculation and react to confirmed evidence rather than headlines or emotion. Let’s discuss: Was September’s inflation surprise mainly an energy-driven shock, or does it signal a more persistent inflation problem? Will the Federal Reserve remain cautious, and how could this environment affect BTC, US equities, gold, and the broader crypto market? Share your analysis, the indicators you are watching, and the conditions that would change your outlook. Strong market decisions begin with evidence, not certainty. #USSeptemberCPITopsEstimates