Bitcoin operates in a crypto market that has become more cautious again: CoinMarketCap's sentiment index drops to 56 out of 100 on October 13, 2026, compared to 57 for Alternative.me. Cointribune compares the two indicators and the flows of Bitcoin ETFs.

Meta returns to the race for the most powerful AI models with Muse Wonder and Muse Wonder Full. Launched on October 12, the two models feature a context window of one million tokens. On several benchmarks published by Meta, Wonder Full outperforms GPT-6 Astra and Claude Opus 5.5. Independent tests are more nuanced: Anthropic remains ahead in the overall ranking.

The founder of Avalanche believes that the crypto industry is too focused on a potential break of cryptography. According to him, artificial intelligence could first exploit the vulnerabilities already present in software and wallets.

Bitcoin fell below 82000 dollars on October 12th, triggering a cascade of liquidations across the crypto market. Contrary to what the headline figure might suggest, the 406 million dollars do not only concern BTC, but all long positions recorded over 24 hours.

BitMine purchased 12,532 ETH in the week ending October 11, 2026. Despite this Ethereum accumulation, the total value of its crypto assets, cash, and holdings decreased from $17.4 billion to $16.2 billion in one week.

Bitcoin mining companies are looking to convert their power sites into data centers for artificial intelligence. This transformation would require nearly 50 billion dollars in the short term, while lenders impose increasingly variable financing conditions.

Cyfrin classified hidden fields in 1inch clear signing descriptors as high severity. The rules still apply to 13 networks, including Ethereum.

The US dollar is returning to levels it hasn't seen in 18 months. The DXY hovers around 102.2 after starting from about 98.8 in early September. For crypto, the timing is bad: the United States will release their September CPI on October 14, just two weeks before the Fed's next decision. Bitcoin had resisted the dollar's rise in September. It must now do so again.

Despite the recent correction of bitcoin, several technical and on-chain indicators signal a possible return of the bull market. BloFin Research even estimates that BTC has entered a new cycle, but this hypothesis still depends on maintaining several key supports.

China wants to build a national blockchain network. In a strategic document published on October 9, 2026, the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party and the State Council list this infrastructure among the priorities of economic modernization. The goal is to better connect businesses, IT systems, and data nationwide.

Bitcoin tries to extend its rebound towards 84,000 dollars, but buyers still struggle to impose their pace. On October 11, 2026, its price hovers around 83,770 dollars after hitting a recent low of 80,308 dollars. This rise improves technical conditions without confirming a sustainable return of the uptrend. Between persistent resistances, mixed moving averages, and hesitant indicators, the market is still seeking a clear signal.

Donald Trump announced on October 11 an immediate "energy truce" between Russia and Ukraine. But Kiev claims it was not informed of a final agreement, Moscow has not confirmed it, and Russian strikes on Ukrainian facilities continued after the American statement.

The ranking of the top ten largest cryptos, excluding stablecoins, is evolving. Zcash, Monero and Hyperliquid are now entering the list, while Cardano and Chainlink are falling back. This reshuffle reflects a capital rotation towards more volatile assets, as several major cryptos go through a difficult period.

The company Strategy may soon strengthen its bitcoin reserves, after a new message from Michael Saylor published on October 11. The leader shared an orange chart that renews speculation about an upcoming acquisition. This publication comes a few days after a purchase of 334 BTC, valued at $28.7 million. However, the company's cash reserves must also cover its financial obligations, including dividends and debt interest.

Elon Musk claims to see a trajectory that would allow SpaceX to be worth several times the current global economy. The entrepreneur himself acknowledges the highly speculative nature of this hypothesis, greeted with optimism by Michael Saylor.

Arthur Hayes remains very bullish on crypto. The co-founder of BitMEX believes that current concerns around artificial intelligence and cryptographic security will not be enough to prevent a new major cycle. His scenario is mainly based on one element he has been tracking for years: liquidity. If governments start massively creating money again to support the economy, Bitcoin and other crypto assets could benefit.

Cointribune launches a new Read2Earn quest in partnership with OKX, a centralized cryptocurrency exchange. On the agenda: a series of articles to discover the platform, understand its specifics, and explore the services it offers. But this new adventure also holds a surprise for readers: a 13-inch MacBook Air is up for grabs!

The Ledger case takes a new turn. The crypto wallet manufacturer confirms having discovered an unauthorized hardware implant in the device of a user affected by recent thefts in Southeast Asia. The theory of physical tampering before delivery is gaining strength. The suspected losses now approach 93 million dollars, but this amount has not been validated by Ledger.

Every project claims to have "the strongest community in crypto." We set out to measure it. On September 28, 2026, we recorded for seven projects their social engagements over 24 hours (LunarCrush), the size and live presence of their Discord and Telegram servers, their subreddits and, above all, what their members actually did this year: votes, fundraising, events, code. The result: XRP leads on volume, Chainlink and Cardano follow, Kaspa and Qubic are the most mobilized small caps, and Dogecoin, with the largest audience of the seven, is not the most active. Here is the ranking, its criteria and its limits.

Adam Back claims to have warned Ethereum's early developers against an architecture he considered flawed. However, no easily verifiable public evidence establishes that he sent them a specific warning about the now criticized account model before the network's launch.

Taking a photo of your bank card to let an AI do your shopping? That's Elon Musk's crazy suggestion on X. Between the panic of security experts and a wave of hilarious memes, the web is completely amazed. Pure madness or misunderstood genius this Musk?

Between October 5 and 8, the cryptocurrency market experienced a marked correction, causing bitcoin to fall by 7.59%. After hitting a low of 80,393 dollars, the price rebounded to around 82,800 dollars. Despite this recovery, several indicators urge investors to be cautious. Market tensions and flows to exchange platforms maintain uncertainties, while the overall trend remains upward.

Bitcoin could one day equal the gold capitalization, estimated around 30 000 billion dollars, according to Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer of Bitwise. This scenario would imply a price close to 1.5 million dollars per BTC, but is based on a historical comparison and not on a short-term forecast.

Spot ETFs backed by ether recorded $542.1 million in net outflows last week. This is their worst weekly performance since January. The trend is also continuing on Solana, whose ETFs have just ended fourteen consecutive weeks of net inflows.