Weekly Crypto Update: CPI Cooldown and CZ’s Pardon

The week of October 20–26, 2025, delivered everything: macro surprises, political twists, ETF euphoria, and a renewed “altseason” buzz.
The global crypto market cap climbed 4% to $3.2T, with altcoins reclaiming the spotlight while Bitcoin held the line as the market’s anchor.The rally began after the U.S. CPI report (Oct 24) came in softer than expected with 0.3% MoM, 3.0% YoY vs. 3.1% forecast. This dovish print reignited Fed rate-cut hopes, lifting risk sentiment across equities and crypto alike.Odds for a 25–50 bps cut in November jumped to 68%, and liquidity optimism pushed BTC above $111K intraday, while ETH reclaimed the $4K mark. Let us dive into top gainers and losers of this weekly crypto update.

Weekly Crypto Update : Top Gainers (7d) 📈

$EVAA (+210%) – Listed on Bybit Futures, unlocking leveraged liquidity.
$XPIN (+134%) – FreeData eSIM launch cut global costs to $1/GB.
$SERV (+109%) – Tokenization platform debut next month reignited AI hype.
$H (+102%) – Walrus integration migrated millions of credentials on-chain.
$ANON (+101%) – Rolled out AI-powered wallet for seamless crypto trading.

Weekly Crypto Update : Top Losers (7d) 📉

$KDA (–72%) – Ceased operations, triggering panic sell-off.
$SOON (–30%) – LiveTrade extension lacked clarity on mainnet rollout.
$SUPRA (–21%) – Perps DEX delay to Oct 27 shook investor trust.
$HOME (–19%) – Governance update exposed token dilution risks.
$COAI (–16%) – Live airdrop spurred quick sell pressure.

ETF Inflows Dominate the Week

If one theme ruled the charts — it was ETF demand.

• Bitcoin spot ETFs raked in $446M in weekly inflows, led by BlackRock’s IBIT, pushing cumulative AUM past $110B.
• Ethereum ETFs saw the opposite: $244M in outflows, led by Grayscale’s ETHE (-$26M) as post-launch euphoria cooled.
• Globally, crypto ETFs hit a record $5.95B in inflows, underscoring institutional confidence.

The Altcoin Season Index rose modestly to 24/100, but over 155 alt ETF filings (SOL, BNB, LINK, and others) hint that rotation is brewing beneath the surface.

Weekly Crypto Update : Market Highlights

• Total crypto market cap rose 4% -> $3.2T.
• BTC climbed from $108K -> $112K, up 3.5% weekly.
• ETH rose from $3,900 -> $4,073 (+4.3%) despite ETF red streak.
• CPI at 3.0% YoY reignited rate-cut optimism (68% odds).
• CZ’s presidential pardon boosted BNB and market morale.
• BTC ETF inflows: +$446M | ETH ETF outflows: –$244M.
• Fear & Greed Index: up from 25 -> 32 (Cautious Optimism).
• 155+ Altcoin ETFs pending approval — early signs of rotation.

Closing Thoughts

This weekly crypto update blended politics, policy, and price action — proving that macro and narrative still rule Uptober.
Powell’s dovish backdrop, soft inflation data, and ETF inflows strengthened the case for continued Q4 upside, even as volatility persists.

BTC is consolidating between $108K–$115K, setting up a potential breakout toward $130K if rate cuts land this month.
Alts are stirring again — EVAA, XPIN, and SERV led the charge — hinting that the long-awaited altseason spark may finally be flickering.

Bottom line: Uptober isn’t over. The setup for a November surge looks stronger than ever.