$536M In Sell Pressure: Why Bitcoin And Ethereum Prices Crashed

The cryptocurrency market has been hit with another wave of sell pressure as both the Bitcoin and Ethereum prices plunged sharply, triggering widespread panic and uncertainty. With over $536 million in Spot Bitcoin ETF outflows in a single day, the downturn has sparked renewed fears of an extended bearish phase. Analysts are calling this correction a “Bloody Friday,” a less but still severe reflection of last week’s brutal selloff that wiped billions in the market and saw BTC and ETH spiraling downwards.  Related Reading: Biggest Shiba Inu Burn In Months — And It Came From A Coinbase....

Rumors Circulate That Ripple Is Buying $1 Billion Worth Of XRP — Here’s What ...

Crypto firm Ripple is reportedly set to raise up to $1 billion to set up an XRP treasury firm. The firm is notably the largest XRP holder and plans to contribute some of its holdings to this proposed venture.  Ripple To Raise $1 Billion For XRP Treasury According to a Bloomberg report, Ripple is leading […]

More Pain Ahead? Bitcoin Trendline Breach Sparks Talk Of Corrective Wave In Play

Bitcoin’s weekly chart is at a pivotal point, with price action hovering around key structural levels. Traders are now questioning whether the current move marks the start of a deeper correction or just a healthy consolidation before the next leg up. Elliott Wave Signals Align With Developing Correction Elliott Waves Academy, in its latest analysis tracking Bitcoin’s expected wave path on the weekly timeframe, has raised a key question: has the corrective wave begun? The recent market structure indicates that the bullish leg has likely completed, and the price may now be transitioning into....

Bitcoin Left Far Behind As Gold Soars To New All-Time Highs — Details

As Bitcoin continues to trade sideways, gold has quietly stolen the spotlight, surging to new all-time highs as investors flock to safety amid global economic uncertainty. The move underscores a widening divergence between traditional and digital stores of value, raising questions about BTC’s role as digital gold in a macro environment that should favor both. […]

Arthur Hayes’ Maelstrom To Raise $250 Million For Crypto Equity Fund

Arthur Hayes’ home office Maelstrom is seeking $250 million in capital investment to finance a private equity fund targeted at mid-sized crypto companies. According to Bloomberg, the fund is designed to provide traditional investors more access to the crypto market amid a spectacular recovery from the FTX-inspired market crash in November 2022. Related Reading: Ethereum […]

XRP Price To Crash 40%? Analyst Reveals Worst-Case Scenario

XRP has found itself back under the microscope as bullish momentum is yet to return with full force. Another weekend is here, and XRP’s price action is still perambulating around last weekend’s flash crash, which saw the cryptocurrency register its biggest liquidation candlestick in history.  Now, XRP is trying to recover to higher price levels above $2. Interestingly, one technical analysis warns that, before any major rebound, the price of XRP could suffer a severe decline, possibly down as much as 40%. While such a drop would be painful for holders, the scenario is being....

Bitcoin May See Selloff If $100,000 Support Fails — Here’s Why

After a short-lived display of bullish momentum, where price returned as high as about $116,000 after the tariff-induced flash crash, Bitcoin’s price has maintained a sharp downward trend in the third week of October. More shockingly, on-chain data has surfaced that paints a pessimistic yet uncertain picture of the cryptocurrency’s future. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Falls To $103,000: Is This The End Of The Bull Run Or A Prequel To The Next Surge? $100,000 Emerges As Key Support Zone In a recent X post on Friday, CryptoQuant analyst Julio Moreno shared insights from his technical....

Bitcoin Open Interest Hits Lowest Level In 2025, Is A Pump Or Crash Coming Next?

Bitcoin is slowly stabilizing after the dramatic flash crash that briefly sent its price plunging to $101,000 last weekend. The event caused widespread liquidations across the derivatives market and rattled trader confidence, leaving market sentiment deeply shaken.  On-chain data from CryptoQuant shows that Bitcoin’s open interest variation fell to negative 25 in the aftermath of […]

Influencer Warns Bitcoin ‘Accident’ Ahead, Says Even The Ambulance Can Crash

According to posts and short clips published on October 17, 2025, social media personality Andrew Tate warned that Bitcoin could fall to $26,000 before a bottom forms. Related Reading: Bitcoin Plunges To $105k As Investors Shift To Gold After Crypto Carnage His clip argues that as long as many traders expect quick rebounds and hold long bets, the market can keep sliding until optimism is gone. But, it was the “car crash” and “losing your entire family” and having an arm amputated in an accident part that sounded disturbing. It was all a metaphor about the reality of....

Stripe’s Tempo Blockchain Closes $500M Series A To Hit $5B Valuation – Details

Striped-owned blockchain Tempo has now reportedly completed a Series A funding round, securing a total investment of $500 million. The funding round was led by prominent venture capitalist firms Greenoaks and Joshua Kushner’s Thrive Capital, representing the growing footprint of cryptocurrency in mainstream finance and global capital markets. Related Reading: Bitcoin Is ‘Broken,’ Bears Eye […]

Dogecoin Price Set To Go On A 2,000% Cyclical Surge To $4

The Dogecoin price could be gearing up for an explosive move soon, as technical analysts suggest that the popular meme coin may be entering another parabolic cycle. While the broader crypto market declines, analysts believe Dogecoin’s historical patterns and price structures are setting the stage for a potential 2,000% rally that could see it soar as high as $4 by next year.   Related Reading: Bitcoin Plunges To $105k As Investors Shift To Gold After Crypto Carnage Dogecoin Price To Mirror Pre-2017 Explosive Surge Crypto analyst Javon Marks has indicated that Dogecoin’s price action is....

Bitcoin Price Wedged Between 2 Crucial levels — What To Expect In Coming Days

Despite the red-hot start to the month, the historically bullish “Uptober” period has not particularly gone according to the expectations for the Bitcoin price. Following the market-wide downturn on October 10, the premier cryptocurrency has not been able to mount a clear recovery back to its former highs. In fact, the Bitcoin price action continues […]

A New XRP Era? Crypto Educator Sees Path To $1,000

According to reports, Ripple is moving into corporate treasury services with an acquisition valued at $1 billion. The purchase, tied to a treasury management firm, has prompted some market educators to lay out aggressive price scenarios for XRP, including a top-end projection of $1,000+. Related Reading: Biggest Shiba Inu Burn In Months — And It Came From A Coinbase Account Ripple Hits Corporate Treasury A crypto educator who posts under the name “X Finance Bull” has mapped out a sequence of price milestones. Based on his outline, investors might see XRP trade near $2 to $3 in the....

Moscow’s $376-B Crypto Milestone Puts Russia Ahead Of Europe

According to Chainalysis, Russia received over $376 billion in on-chain crypto transfers between July 2024 and June 2025, ahead of the United Kingdom’s $273 billion. Related Reading: Crypto On The Menu: US Fastfood Chain Rolls Out Bitcoin Steakburger That metric measures value moved into wallets and addresses tied to Russia during the 12-month window. Based […]

Bitcoin LTH Inflow On Binance Surges Tenfold Within Days — What This Could Mean

After briefly taking on a structure suggesting an imminent recuperation from the October 10 market downturn, the Bitcoin price appears to be heading into the weekend with a clear bearish outlook. According to data from recent on-chain analysis, the world’s largest cryptocurrency still faces an even higher risk of increased bearish pressure, which may lead to a deeper correction over the next few weeks. Binance Records Daily High Of 40 BTC Inflows In an October 17 post on the social media platform X, pseudonymous on-chain analyst Darkfost revealed a shift in the behavior of market....

Analyst Predicts XRP Price Will Hit $1,200 With 50,000% Run Driven By These F...

Crypto analyst Remi has predicted that the XRP price could hit $1,200. The analyst also highlighted factors that could spark this 50,000% increase for the altcoin even as it crashes alongside the broader crypto market at the moment.  Analyst Predicts XRP Price Will Hit $1,200, Here’s Why In an X post, Remi stated that the charts are now showing that an E-wave rally to $1,200 for the XRP price. The analyst noted that in 2017, the altcoin recorded a 76,000% gain, with no utility and driven solely by retail speculation. However, this time around, XRP only needs a 50,000% gain to reach this....

Ethereum Treasury Craze Continues: Huobi Founder Named In $1B DAT Firm Launch...

The launch of digital asset treasury (DAT) companies has been one of the most consistent themes of 2025, with institutional players exploring new avenues to increase their exposure to cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and Ethereum. In the latest development, Huobi founder and some notable Ethereum early-day backers are looking to launch a $1 billion digital asset […]

Major Japanese Banks Plan Joint Stablecoin Rollout By Year-End – Report

Amid the global push for stablecoin adoption, recent reports claim that three major Japanese banks are preparing to issue a yen-pegged token for global settlements before the end of the year. Related Reading: Trump Family’s Crypto Fortune Soars To $1B, Eric Trump Says ‘Probably More’ – Report Japanese Megabanks To Rollout Stablecoin This Year On […]

Why This Expert Sees Bittensor (TAO) Hitting Trillion-Dollar Valuation In The...

Amid a challenging phase for crypto prices, Bittensor (TAO) has emerged as a standout performer, recording substantial gains while the broader market grapples with its continuous downturn.  As major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) continue to experience corrections following the flash crash on October 10, TAO has surged by over 40% in the […]

Altcoins Selling Pressure Persists As Exchange Inflow Hits 2025 High — Details

Altcoins have not quite recovered from the significant downturn that hit the financial markets a week ago. Most large-cap cryptocurrency assets, including Bitcoin, are either revisiting their low from the previous week or struggling to mount any real pressure from their current position.  For instance, the largest altcoin by market cap, Ethereum, after briefly returning to above $4,200 earlier this week, is back to its level in the aftermath of the October 10th bloodbath. According to the latest on-chain data, it appears that investors are increasingly losing confidence in the long-term....

16 Years Later, Crypto Privacy Rules Still Hamper Cross-Border Regulation: G2...

A new report by the Financial Stability Board (FSB) highlights several key factors hindering cross-border co-operation among countries regarding cryptocurrencies. The G20 risk watchdog identified the difference in privacy rules as one such key hurdle. Privacy Rules Hindering Cross-Border Crypto Regulation It has been 16 years since Bitcoin’s (BTC) launch, and financial watchdogs around the […]

Binance Expands Footprint In South Korea As France Ramps Up Crackdown

Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has successfully completed its acquisition of South Korean-based digital asset exchange Gopax. Binance’s Gopax Stake Finalized On October 16, industry sources reported that South Korean financial authorities had finalized their review of Gopax’s executive changes, which had been pending for an extended period. Binance initially acquired […]

Analyst Warns Solana Price Risks Major Breakdown, Should Investors Worry?

As Solana’s (SOL) price attempts to hold a crucial support area, an analyst has warned investors that the highly anticipated “Solana season” might not happen as the altcoin risks a massive price crash. Related Reading: Has The Crypto Treasury Bubble Burst? Tom Lee Thinks So Solana Risks ‘Serious Downside’ On Friday, Solana followed the rest of the market and fell below the $180 support to retest the recent lows. The cryptocurrency started this week by recovering from last week’s correction to its two-month low of $168, briefly attempting to reclaim the $210 resistance on Tuesday. However,....

Crypto Liquidations Hit $1.2 Billion As Bitcoin, Ethereum Plummet

Data shows the plunge in Bitcoin and the altcoins has sent a shockwave through the derivatives market, resulting in massive long liquidations. Bitcoin Has Just Witnessed A Crash To $104,000 Last Friday was a shock for the cryptocurrency market and it seems this Friday is continuing the trend as Bitcoin and company have just seen […]

Ripple Labs’ $1 Billion XRP Treasury Strategy: Will It Lead To A New Rally To...

Amid a challenging period for the XRP price, which has seen a decline of 24% over the last two weeks, Ripple Labs, the blockchain payment company, has announced plans to raise at least $1 billion for a major XRP purchase, intended for the establishment of a new digital asset treasury (DAT). Ripple Plans Largest Fundraising Effort  According to sources cited by Bloomberg, the capital will be managed within this new treasury, and Ripple plans to utilize a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) to facilitate the fundraising. Additionally, the company will contribute some of its own XRP....

Bitcoin Crashes To $105,000, Sentiment Sinks Into Extreme Fear

The cryptocurrency Fear & Greed Index has plummeted into the extreme fear territory following the crash in Bitcoin and other assets. Bitcoin Fear & Greed Index Is Now Pointing At “Extreme Fear” The “Fear & Greed Index” is an indicator created by Alternative that uses the data of several factors to determine the net sentiment present among traders in the Bitcoin and wider cryptocurrency markets. The factors in question include volatility, trading volume, market cap dominance, social media sentiment, and Google Trends. The index makes use of a scale running from 0-100....

Over $1 Billion Liquidated in 24 Hours as Bitcoin and Altcoins Plunge Amid Ma...

More than $1 billion in crypto positions were liquidated in the past 24 hours as a broad sell-off sent Bitcoin from above $109,000 toward $105,000, with intraday prints near $104,700 on some venues. Related Reading: Bitcoin Mining Crackdown: Laos To End Crypto Mining By Early 2026 CoinGlass figures show roughly $717.7 million in perpetual futures […]

Bitcoin Whale Who Nailed The Crash Is Now Losing Big: $10M in The Red On BTC ...

Bitcoin continues to struggle under bearish pressure following last Friday’s sharp market drop, with traders still reeling from one of the most volatile weeks in months. While BTC battles to hold above the $105K–$106K zone, gold has surged to new all-time highs, signaling growing uncertainty in global markets. This divergence between traditional safe havens and […]

XRP Stalls Below Key Resistance, But Setup Aligns For An Elliott Wave Finish

XRP is showing signs of hesitation after a strong rebound, struggling to push past key resistance levels. The recent price action fits neatly within an Elliott Wave pattern, suggesting the market may be entering its final consolidation phase before the next major move unfolds. Market Pauses After The Storm CasiTrades, in a recent market update, explained that following last Friday’s sharp wipeout, prices managed to rebound impressively, but that momentum now appears to be losing steam. According to the analyst, such pauses are natural after strong moves. In Elliott Wave Theory (EWT), this....

Bitcoin Plunges To $105k As Investors Shift To Gold After Crypto Carnage

Bitcoin fell sharply this week as investors stepped away from risky bets and piled into gold, based on reports from market outlets. Bitcoin slipped more than 5% to about $105,105 on Friday, extending a slide that left it roughly 13% below an October 6 peak near $126,000. Reports show crypto liquidations were heavy, adding to selling pressure in the market. Related Reading: Biggest Shiba Inu Burn In Months — And It Came From A Coinbase Account Safe Haven Bets Favor Gold Gold, by comparison, climbed to fresh records. Spot gold pushed above $4,300 an ounce and hit a session peak near $4,312,....

BTC Price Dips Below $105K Amid Market Reset, Analysts Call It a “Controlled”...

The BTC price slid under $105,000 on Friday, tagging a 15-week low and revisiting supports first probed during last week’s tariff-sparked selloff. Related Reading: Bitcoin Mining Crackdown: Laos To End Crypto Mining By Early 2026 Short-term momentum has weakened after repeated failures to hold above $112,000–$116,000, leaving price compressed between a $104,000–$107,000 demand zone and […]

Analysts Caution Cardano (ADA) May Drop Further Before $1 Rebound After 12% Dip

Cardano (ADA) fell roughly 27% this week, slipping below the $0.66 support as risk-off flows hit crypto. Bitcoin’s slide toward $104,000 and softer altcoin liquidity magnified downside, and on-chain data shows large holders leaning defensive. Related Reading: Is BlackRock About To Go Public With Ripple And XRP? Here’s What We Know Whale Flows Split as ADA Loses Support Santiment-tracked wallets holding 1–10 million ADA offloaded about 40 million ADA over seven days, while broader whale distribution reportedly reached 350 million ADA, pressuring price. other big wallets accumulated 140–200....

Ethereum Network Sees Nearly $1B in USDT Mints – Fresh Liquidity Amid Market ...

The Ethereum network witnessed another major stablecoin issuance, with $991.9 million in ETH-backed USDT minted just hours ago, according to onchain data shared by analyst Maartunn. This large-scale mint by Tether comes at a crucial time, as both Ethereum (ETH) and Bitcoin (BTC) face growing pressure across the market. Related Reading: US Government Seizes 127,195 […]

Crypto In Ghana: Lawmakers Race To Write Rules Before December

Ghana’s central bank says it expects to have a law to regulate cryptocurrencies and other virtual assets in place by the end of December. Related Reading: Eric Trump Plots Real Estate Tokenization — The Trump Empire Goes Crypto The plan grew louder this week after Bank of Ghana Governor Johnson Asiama spoke about moving a […]

Bitcoin Cycle Score Turns Negative With Trend Below $106,780 – When Will The ...

Bitcoin (BTC) continues to lose momentum, as the flagship cryptocurrency fell to $103,528 earlier today amid an increasingly uncertain global macroeconomic outlook. Fresh data from Binance suggests that BTC is currently undergoing a critical transition phase within its price cycle. Bitcoin Fall Continues – When Will Bloodbath End? According to a CryptoQuant QuickTake post by contributor Arab Chain, Bitcoin is currently undergoing an important transition phase within its market cycle. The Bitcoin Cycle Phase Score recently entered negative territory, in tandem with a decline in BTC’s....

Dogecoin (DOGE) Falls 10% to $0.17 as Whales Dump $74M Despite Nasdaq Merger ...

In the past 24 hours, Dogecoin (DOGE)’s price slipped another 10% to $0.17, extending a weekly drop of more than 27% as on-chain data showed whales unloading roughly 360 million DOGE ($74 million). Related Reading: Why The Dogecoin Price Could Still Hit A 600% Rally To Send It Above $1.5 The selloff arrived despite upbeat headlines around House of Doge’s plan to merge with a Nasdaq-listed company and Thumzup’s exploration of DOGE payouts for creators. Initial excitement faded quickly as traders framed both developments as early-stage rather than immediately revenue-impacting, prompting....

Pro-XRP Lawyer Reveals What Ripple’s Latest Announcement Means

Ripple’s recent announcement of a partnership with Absa Bank, a leading pan-African financial institution, has drawn significant interest from the crypto community. Bill Morgan, a pro-XRP lawyer, explained that while the partnership primarily focuses on digital asset custody, it also signals the growing demand for Ripple’s payment infrastructure across the continent. The new development also […]

Bitcoin Bulls Rely on STH Realized Price Support Cluster: Loss Could Trigger ...

Bitcoin is once again under heavy pressure, sliding toward the $103,000 level as the broader crypto market undergoes a sharp downturn. After days of volatility and failed recovery attempts, BTC has lost key support, triggering renewed fear and accelerating sell-offs across altcoins. Most major assets are showing deep losses, with traders and investors now questioning whether the market has entered a deeper corrective phase. Related Reading: Paxos Mints 300 Trillion PYUSD By Error – Here’s What Happened According to top analyst Axel Adler, Bitcoin’s main support zone lies between $106,000....

Crypto On The Menu: US Fastfood Chain Rolls Out Bitcoin Steakburger

Steak ‘n Shake has rolled out a themed burger tied to its move into crypto payments. According to company materials and multiple reports, the limited-edition item arrives with Bitcoin-themed packaging and a suggested price of $7.19. The chain framed the launch as a celebration of its wider push to accept Bitcoin at the counter. Related […]

Bitcoin Is ‘Broken,’ Bears Eye $75,000, Says Placeholder Cofounder

Chris Burniske, cofounder of Placeholder and former crypto lead at Ark Invest, said he is “increasingly convinced last Friday’s massacre broke crypto for a while,” arguing that the post-selloff market will struggle to “quickly develop a sustained bid” and that he will “likely get interested in the market again when I see Bitcoin $75K or […]

$1B XRP Treasury Move Could Redefine Altcoin’s Price Trajectory

According to multiple reports, Ripple Labs is organizing an effort to raise about $1 billion to build a new XRP treasury intended to hold a large stock of the token. Related Reading: Michael Saylor Issues Rally Cry To Bitcoin Army: “Starve The Bears!” The effort would use a special purpose vehicle to gather outside capital and combine it with XRP that Ripple itself may put into the fund. The plan is still being negotiated and has not been finalized. Plans To Raise $1 Billion Reports have disclosed that the $1 billion target would be raised through a SPAC-style vehicle, with Ripple expected....

BNB Active Addresses Hit Record 3.6 Million – Analyst Explains Network Growth

BNB has been one of the strongest performers in recent weeks, standing out even as the broader crypto market struggles to find stability. During this market downturn, key metrics continue to validate BNB’s sustained momentum and network expansion. According to data shared by analyst CryptoOnchain, the BNB Smart Chain (BSC) reached a historic milestone on October 13th, recording 3.62 million daily active addresses — the highest in its history. Related Reading: Paxos Mints 300 Trillion PYUSD By Error – Here’s What Happened This surge in on-chain activity comes after months of steady price....

Dogecoin Sell-Off Alert: Whale Deposits 132 Million DOGE Into Robinhood As Pr...

A large Dogecoin transfer to Robinhood has sparked concerns about a potential sell-off. This comes as the DOGE price crashes alongside the broader crypto market with rising trade tensions between the U.S. and China.  132 Million Dogecoin Moved To Robinhood Amid Price Crash Whale Alert data shows that a whale moved 132 million Dogecoin ($27 […]

Analyst Says Bitcoin Price Is Ready To Surge: ‘We Would Already Be Below $108...

As the week draws to a close, Bitcoin continues to show signs of resilience following its dramatic flash crash to the $101,000 price level last weekend. After days of intense volatility and heavy liquidations across the market, the world’s largest cryptocurrency has managed to stabilize above this level, even reaching as high as $113,400 during the week.  In this context, crypto analyst Tyrex shared a bullish outlook on X, stating that the worst of the downturn is behind and that Bitcoin could soon be gearing up for an upward surge back to $117,000. Bitcoin’s Price Action Reinforces....

Ethereum Institutional Accumulation Frenzy: Bitmine Expands Holdings With Ano...

A robust interest in Ethereum, the second-largest digital asset,  appears to be returning to the market. Several institutional investors, especially corporate treasury firms, are currently accumulating the leading altcoin in light of ongoing market volatility and rapid fluctuations in ETH’s price. Bitmine Resumes Its Strategic Ethereum Buying Spree While the price of Ethereum is experiencing […]

Bitcoin Price Falls To $103,000: Is This The End Of The Bull Run Or A Prequel...

On Friday, the Bitcoin price experienced another flash crash, dipping toward $103,000 from $109,300. While not as alarming as the sharp decline seen on October 10, this latest downturn has ignited fresh speculation regarding the cryptocurrency’s future trajectory.  A Temporary Setback? Comparisons are being made to past market crash events, such as the COVID crash in 2020 and the downturn in May 2021. However, market expert VirtualBacon emphasizes that the current situation is fundamentally different.  The expert noted that in 2020, a widespread collapse affected various assets,....

Solana Meme Economy: The Culture That Drives Billions In Volume – Here’s How

Solana meme economy has evolved into one of the most explosive forces in crypto, and the community is now moving billions in daily trading volume. The culture surrounding SOL’s meme coins has become a foundational driver of its network activity, liquidity, and overall market dominance in decentralized exchange (DEX) trading. How Meme Liquidity Fuels Solana’s Growth Crypto analyst known as BagCalls on X has pointed out that the memecoin menia and Degen energy culture of Solana is what defines the project. This is where the project SolsticeFi steps in, and it’s building a native....

Florida’s Crypto Bill Gets A Second Life—But Will It Work This Time?

Florida Representative Webster Barnaby has filed House Bill 183, a reopened attempt to let state officials put public money into digital assets, including Bitcoin and crypto exchange-traded products. Related Reading: Crypto Gets An Address: New York City Unveils US’ 1st Official Crypto Office According to the Florida Senate bill text, the proposal would let the […]

Dogecoin Faces ‘Do-Or-Die’ Moment Ahead of October 23, Analyst Says

Dogecoin’s next inflection could arrive as soon as October 22–23, according to crypto analyst VisionPulsed, who argues that the memecoin’s multi-month rising channel will either confirm with a higher low in the $0.16–$0.18 region or give way to another full “round trip” into year-end. In an October 16 video analysis, he frames the coming week as a binary checkpoint: “This next week is going to be your do or die… if this breaks down, it’s over. GG. If it holds, then we could say, ‘All right, rally is coming and maybe we’ll get another chance.’” Why October 23 Could Be Crucial For Dogecoin....

New XRP ETF Filing Set To Hit The Books With Another Major Twist

ETF issuer Volatility Shares recently filed with the US SEC to launch highly leveraged XRP ETFs, alongside other cryptocurrencies and stocks. Particularly, Volatility Shares has decided to file for a 5× leveraged XRP ETF, a move that caught many traders and analysts off guard.  Discussions have intensified among investors following the filing, as it stands […]