Crypto Trading
Discovery Bank has partnered with crypto exchange Luno to allow clients to buy, sell and manage digital assets directly inside its mobile banking app, the bank announced on 18 November 2025. The integration makes Discovery the first large South African bank to embed crypto trading into everyday banking.
Bitcoin (BTC) fell about 0.9% on Tuesday as a heavy-volume breakdown pushed price from session highs above $105,300 down toward $102,000, creating a clear bearish structure, according to CoinDesk Research.
SoFi has launched crypto trading after receiving OCC approval, becoming the first nationally chartered U.S. bank to offer customers regulated access to Bitcoin and other digital assets. The move positions SoFi as a direct competitor to Coinbase and Robinhood in the retail crypto market.
Openbank, the digital bank owned by Santander, launched cryptocurrency trading for Spanish customers on November 11, 2025, moving into direct competition with BBVA's crypto offering. The move signals growing mainstream bank adoption of digital-asset services in Spain.
Robinhood posted best-ever Q3 results with $1.27 billion in revenue — double year‑over‑year — and net income up 271%, driven largely by a 300% jump in crypto trading activity and new business lines.
On October 1, 2023, the cryptocurrency market showed positive momentum with Bitcoin and Ethereum posting gains of over 3% in the last 24 hours. The overall market cap stands at $3.46 trillion, with BTC dominance at 59.1%.
Fundstrat's Mark Newton forecasts Ethereum to hit $5,500 by October 2025. Current price is around $4,506, with key support at $4,471 and resistance near $4,671. Dips around $4,418–$4,375 present buying opportunities amid market volatility.
Investment firm H.C. Wainwright has upgraded Coinbase to a Buy rating with a price target of $425, signaling strong confidence ahead of the company's upcoming quarterly results. This upgrade reflects positive market sentiment around Coinbase's growth prospects.
Coinbase reported a robust Q3 2025 with earnings per share of $1.50 and net income jumping to $432.6 million, driven by significant increases in both retail and institutional trading activities. Revenue exceeded expectations, highlighting the strength of the cryptocurrency market amid favorable regulations.
Gate Ventures has acquired ADEN, the world’s third-ranked decentralized perpetual exchange, to expand its decentralized derivatives market presence. ADEN will launch on the Gate Layer Chain in November 2025, offering high-performance cross-chain trading with low fees and up to 125x leverage.