🌐 Week in Crypto – [Date Range: Nov 3 → Nov 9, 2025]

Bringing you the top stories, market shifts, DeFi highlights & what to watch next week. 📰 Top 3 Stories of the Week 1. Crypto market erases nearly all 2025 gains The global cryptocurrency market has pulled back sharply after earlier highs — the asset class has lost much of its 2025 gains as major tokens plunged and investor sentiment soured. The Times of India +1 2. Over half of hedge funds now hold crypto exposure A global survey shows 55 % of hedge funds report some crypto holdings — up from 47 % last year — signalling growing institutional integration of digital assets. Reuters 3. Regulators & protocol alliances move in the background Major DeFi protocols (Aave Labs, Curve Finance, The Graph Foundation) formed the Ethereum Protocol Advocacy Alliance (EPAA) to coordinate policy and transparency. Lowenstein Sandler Asian regulatory developments: Japan and Hong Kong took steps on stablecoins, exchange liquidity and crypto-licensing. Continuum 📊 Market Snapshot The total crypto market cap is down substantially from its early-Nov peak, hinting at a possible correction phase rather than a run-up. Investing News Network (INN) +1 Major coins like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) showed weakness, with Bitcoin falling below key support zones and altcoins under pressure. Klever Wallet +1 DeFi and institutional flows: While institutional interest continues to grow, the current market shows signs of risk aversion and little new capital inflow. 🔍 DeFi + Trading Focus DeFi governance & advocacy: The formation of the EPAA by several major Ethereum-layer protocols signals that DeFi is getting more organised in its regulatory outreach. Leverage and liquidity cracks: With heavy liquidation events and thinning liquidity layers reported, traders should remain cautious. Investing News Network (INN) Institutional treasury activity: As hedge funds increase crypto exposure, the nature of capital allocation changes — less retail-driven momentum, more strategic asset class positioning. 🧠 AAC Insight This week has emphasised that while the crypto world often brights with optimism, the underlying terrain remains volatile and sensitive to macro/regulatory signals. Institutional participation is growing — which is a longer-term positive — yet short-term price action is flagging caution. For your blog audience: this might be a moment for preparation rather than celebration. If you’re trading: make sure risk controls are tight. If you’re investing for the longer term: look for signals of capital stability rather than just price moves. If you’re in DeFi: check protocol health, treasury strength and regulatory posture — not just APY numbers.

🔮 What to Watch Next Week Will Bitcoin hold above the ~$98,000-$100,000 support zone? If broken, the next major floor could be much lower. Any major ETF or fund flows announced (especially Spot ETFs) which could shift liquidity dynamics. Regulatory announcements in major markets (US, EU, APAC) — especially around stablecoins, exchange licensing and DeFi protocols. Altcoin leadership: In a weak market for large caps, which altcoins or thematic sectors (e.g., gaming, Web3 infra, AI+crypto) emerge? DeFi protocol health: Watch for large withdrawals, liquidiation cascades or governance shifts which could act as early warning signs. That’s it for this week’s summary. We’ll be back with our twice-daily posts (Morning & Evening) and deeper DeFi features through the week. Stay informed, trade wisely — and remember: in crypto, timing and risk management matter as much as opportunity. See you next week on AAC. 📌 Published by All About Crypto (AAC) – Catch you in the market. This Week’s Crypto News Round‑Up Reuters More than half of hedge funds invested in crypto, global survey says 2 days ago The Times of India Crypto market wipeout: Digital assets erase nearly all 2025 gains after record high earlier this month Yesterday barrons.com Bitcoin and XRP Prices Fall. What November Holds for Cryptos After Rough Month. 5 days ago