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9 10, 2025

DeFi Development Corp. and Superteam Japan Announce Partnership to Launch DFDV JP, the First Solana Treasury Project in Japan

By |2025-10-09T02:22:04+03:00October 9, 2025|News, NFT News|0 Comments









DeFi Development Corp (Nasdaq: DFDV) announced a partnership with Superteam Japan to launch DFDV JP, described as the first Solana-focused treasury project in Japan. The launch, announced on October 8, 2025, is the company’s second international Treasury Accelerator after DFDV KR and aims to expand Solana adoption in Japan.

The Treasury Accelerator will provide balance sheet seeding, validator infrastructure, and ecosystem integrations for DFDV JP. Superteam Japan, led by Hisashi Oki and Shigeru Sato, launched in June 2024 and has hosted SuperTokyo and supported regional Solana startups; its parent has partnerships with Minna Bank, Fireblocks, and TIS. A live X Spaces event is scheduled for October 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET.

DeFi Development Corp (Nasdaq: DFDV) ha annunciato una partnership con Superteam Japan per lanciare DFDV JP, descritta come il primo progetto di tesoreria incentrato su Solana in Giappone. Il lancio, annunciato l’8 ottobre 2025, è la seconda Treasury Accelerator internazionale dell’azienda dopo DFDV KR e mira ad espandere l’adozione di Solana in Giappone.

Il Treasury Accelerator offrirà seed di bilancio, infrastruttura per validatori e integrazioni con l’ecosistema per DFDV JP. Superteam Japan, guidata da Hisashi Oki e Shigeru Sato, è stata lanciata nel giugno 2024 e ha ospitato SuperTokyo e sostenuto startup regionali Solana; la sua capogruppo ha partnership con Minna Bank, Fireblocks e TIS. Un evento live X Spaces è previsto per l’9 ottobre 2025 alle 19:00 ET.

DeFi Development Corp (Nasdaq: DFDV) anunció una asociación con Superteam Japan para lanzar DFDV JP, descrito como el primer proyecto de tesorería enfocado en Solana en Japón. El lanzamiento, anunciado el 8 de octubre de 2025, es la segunda Treasury Accelerator internacional de la compañía tras DFDV KR y tiene como objetivo ampliar la adopción de Solana en Japón.

El Treasury Accelerator proporcionará semillero de balance, infraestructura de validadores e integraciones del ecosistema para DFDV JP. Superteam Japan, liderada por Hisashi Oki y Shigeru Sato, fue creada en junio de 2024 y ha organizado SuperTokyo y apoyado startups regionales de Solana; su empresa matriz tiene alianzas con Minna Bank, Fireblocks y TIS. Un evento en vivo de X Spaces está programado para el 9 de octubre de 2025 a las 7:00 PM ET.

DeFi Development Corp (나스닥: DFDV)Superteam Japan과 협력하여 DFDV JP를 출시한다고 발표했습니다. 이 프로젝트는 일본에서 Solana에 중점을 둔 첫 번째 자금 관리 프로젝트로 설명되며, 2025년 10월 8일에 발표되었고 회사의 두 번째 국제 Treasury Accelerator로 DFDV KR 이후 Solana 채택을 일본에서 확장하는 것을 목표로 합니다.

Treasure Accelerator는 DFDV JP를 위해 대차대조표 초기화, 밸리데이터 인프라, 생태계 통합을 제공할 것입니다. Hisashi Oki와 Shigeru Sato가 이끄는 Superteam Japan은 2024년 6월에 출범했으며 SuperTokyo를 주최했고 지역 Solana 스타트업을 지원해 왔습니다. 모회사는 Minna Bank, Fireblocks, TIS와 파트너십이 있습니다. 라이브 X Spaces 이벤트가 2025년 10월 9일 동부표준시 7:00 PM에 예정되어 있습니다.

DeFi Development Corp (Nasdaq: DFDV) a annoncé un partenariat avec Superteam Japan pour lancer DFDV JP, décrit comme le premier projet de trésorerie axé sur Solana au Japon. Le lancement, annoncé le 8 octobre 2025, est le deuxième Treasury Accelerator international de l’entreprise après DFDV KR et vise à étendre l’adoption de Solana au Japon.

Le Treasury Accelerator fournira lancement de bilan, infrastructure des validateurs et intégrations d’écosystème pour DFDV JP. Superteam Japan, dirigé par Hisashi Oki et Shigeru Sato, a été fondé en juin 2024 et a accueilli SuperTokyo tout en soutenant des startups régionales Solana; sa société mère a des partenariats avec Minna Bank, Fireblocks et TIS. Un événement live X Spaces est prévu pour le 9 octobre 2025 à 19h00 ET.

DeFi Development Corp (Nasdaq: DFDV) hat eine Partnerschaft mit Superteam Japan angekündigt, um DFDV JP zu starten, das als das erste Solana-fokussierte Treasury-Projekt in Japan beschrieben wird. Der Start, angekündigt am 8. Oktober 2025, ist der zweite internationale Treasury Accelerator des Unternehmens nach DFDV KR und zielt darauf ab, die Solana-Akzeptanz in Japan zu erweitern.

Der Treasury Accelerator wird Bilanzseed, Validator-Infrastruktur und Ökosystem-Integrationen für DFDV JP bereitstellen. Superteam Japan, geleitet von Hisashi Oki und Shigeru Sato, wurde im Juni 2024 gegründet und hat SuperTokyo ausgerichtet und regionale Solana-Startups unterstützt; die Muttergesellschaft hat Partnerschaften mit Minna Bank, Fireblocks und TIS. Eine Live-X-Spaces-Veranstaltung ist für den 9. Oktober 2025 um 19:00 Uhr ET geplant.

شركة DeFi Development Corp (ناسداك: DFDV) أعلنت عن شراكة مع Superteam Japan لإطلاق DFDV JP، الموصوف بأنه أول مشروع خزانة يركز على Solana في اليابان. الإطلاق، المنسوب إليه في 8 أكتوبر 2025، هو ثاني تسريع الخزانة الدولي للشركة بعد DFDV KR ويهدف إلى توسيع تبني Solana في اليابان.

سيقدم تسريع الخزانة بذور الميزانية، وبنية Validators التحتية، وتكاملات النظام البيئي لـ DFDV JP. تقود Superteam Japan، بقيادة هيساشي أوكي وشوغيرو ساتو، وتأسست في يونيو 2024 وقد استضافت SuperTokyo وساهمت في دعم الشركات الناشئة الإقليمية في Solana؛ وتملك الشركة الأم شراكات مع Minna Bank وFireblocks وTIS. وسيعقد حدث مباشر على X Spaces في 9 أكتوبر 2025 الساعة 7:00 مساءً بتوقيت شرق الولايات المتحدة.

DeFi Development Corp (纳斯达克股票代码:DFDV) 宣布与 Superteam Japan 合作推出 DFDV JP,被描述为日本首个专注于 Solana 的国库项目。该启动将于 2025 年 10 月 8 日 公布,是公司在 DFDV KR 之后的第二个国际 Treasury Accelerator,旨在扩大 Solana 在日本的采纳。

该国库加速器将为 DFDV JP 提供 资产负债表种子、验证人基础设施及生态系统整合。由大久保久、佐藤茂领衔的 Superteam Japan 于 2024 年 6 月成立,曾主持 SuperTokyo 并支持区域 Solana 初创企业;其母公司与 Minna Bank、Fireblocks、TIS 有合作伙伴关系。计划于 2025 年 10 月 9 日美国东部时间晚 7:00 举办实时 X Spaces 活动。

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  • Launch of DFDV JP in Japan announced on October 8, 2025

  • Second international Treasury Accelerator following DFDV KR

  • Provides balance sheet seeding, validator infrastructure, and ecosystem integrations

  • Superteam Japan parent has partnerships with Minna Bank, Fireblocks, and TIS

Insights


Partnership launches a Japan-focused Solana treasury, expanding DFDV’s international treasury accelerator footprint.

DeFi Development Corp. will support the newly formed DFDV JP through its Treasury Accelerator by providing balance sheet seeding, validator infrastructure, and ecosystem integrations. The project aims to create a Solana-focused digital asset treasury in Japan using operational, technical, and strategic resources described in the release.

The initiative depends on execution by Superteam Japan leaders Hisashi Oki and Shigeru Sato and on local integrations cited, such as past parent-company partnerships with Minna Bank, Fireblocks, and TIS. Regulatory clarity and marketplace uptake in Japan will determine adoption; these factors are mentioned but not quantified.

Watch for near-term signals: the live X Spaces event on October 9, 2025 for further operational details, the pace of balance-sheet seeding, and announcements of concrete integrations or product launches in Japan over the next 6–12 months.














BOCA RATON, FL, Oct. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — DeFi Development Corp. (Nasdaq: DFDV) (the “Company”), the first public company with a treasury strategy built to accumulate and compound Solana (“SOL”), today announced a partnership with Superteam Japan to launch DFDV JP, the first Solana-focused treasury project in Japan.

This partnership marks the Company’s second international Treasury Accelerator launch in Asia, following DFDV KR, and underscores its continued efforts to expand Solana’s institutional footprint across global markets.

“We are thrilled to partner with Superteam Japan to bring the first Solana Digital Asset Treasury to Japan,” said Parker White, COO & CIO of DFDV. “Japan has long been a global leader in digital assets, with one of the world’s most forward-looking regulatory environments.”

Through its Treasury Accelerator program, DFDV provides operational, technical, and strategic support for the launch of international Solana DATs, including balance sheet seeding, validator infrastructure, and ecosystem integrations. DFDV JP will benefit from these resources as it begins operations in Japan, further accelerating Solana’s adoption in one of the world’s most important crypto markets.

Led by the Country Lead, Hisashi Oki, together with Shigeru Sato, head of Business Development, Superteam Japan, launched in June 2024, has since hosted SuperTokyo, the largest Solana conference in Japan, and supported hundreds of Solana startups in Japan. Beyond community building, it has been active in enterprise business development. Its parent company has established partnerships with Minna Bank, Fireblocks, and TIS to advance stablecoin issuance on Solana.

“This collaboration with DFDV represents an important milestone for the Solana ecosystem in Japan,” said Oki. “We can create an accessible bridge for Japanese investors to participate in the growth of Solana, while also strengthening Japan’s role as a hub for digital asset innovation.” 

The Company believes the launch of DFDV JP will not only provide Japanese investors with a new vehicle for SOL exposure but also further validate Solana’s position as the blockchain of choice for developers, institutions, and treasuries worldwide.

Hosted X Spaces: DFDV JP – Expanding Solana’s Treasury Frontier Copy
Join us on Thursday, October 9, at 7:00 PM ET for a live X Spaces event featuring DeFi Development Corp. and Superteam Japan.  We’ll discuss the launch of DFDV JP, the team behind it, what it means for SOL and DFDV, and why both teams are excited about this milestone.

Click here to listen and join us: https://x.com/i/spaces/1ypKdqMrwPvGW.

About DeFi Development Corp.
DeFi Development Corp. (Nasdaq: DFDV) has adopted a treasury policy under which the principal holding in its treasury reserve is allocated to SOL. Through this strategy, the Company provides investors with direct economic exposure to SOL, while also actively participating in the growth of the Solana ecosystem. In addition to holding and staking SOL, DeFi Development Corp. operates its own validator infrastructure, generating staking rewards and fees from delegated stake. The Company is also engaged across decentralized finance (“DeFi”) opportunities and continues to explore innovative ways to support and benefit from Solana’s expanding application layer.

The Company is an AI-powered online platform that connects the commercial real estate industry by providing data and software subscriptions, as well as value-add services, to multifamily and commercial property professionals, as the Company connects the increasingly complex ecosystem that stakeholders have to manage.

The Company currently serves more than one million web users annually, including multifamily and commercial property owners and developers applying for billions of dollars of debt financing per year, professional service providers, and thousands of multifamily and commercial property lenders, including more than 10% of the banks in America, credit unions, real estate investment trusts (“REITs”), debt funds, Fannie Mae® and Freddie Mac® multifamily lenders, FHA multifamily lenders, commercial mortgage-backed securities (“CMBS”) lenders, Small Business Administration (“SBA”) lenders, and more. The Company’s data and software offerings are generally offered on a subscription basis as software as a service (“SaaS”).

About Superteam Japan
Superteam Japan, launched in June 2024, has since hosted SuperTokyo, the largest Solana conference in Japan, and supported hundreds of Solana startups in Japan. Beyond community building, it has been active in enterprise business development. Its parent company has established partnerships with Minna Bank, Fireblocks, and TIS to advance stablecoin issuance on Solana.

About Hisashi Oki
After working at TV Tokyo’s New York bureau producing financial market-focused news programs, he served as Editor-in-Chief of Cointelegraph Japan, a leading domestic media outlet for digital assets. In 2022, he became Head of Communications at the Japan office of Kraken, a U.S.-based digital asset exchange. He later joined dYdX, a global decentralized trading platform, where he oversaw operations in Asia. Since May 2024, he has been serving as Country Lead for Superteam Japan.

He holds a degree from Waseda University, a Master’s in Economic Philosophy from Erasmus University Rotterdam in the Netherlands, and a Master’s in Political Philosophy from the University of York in the United Kingdom.

About Shigeru Sato 
With 18 years of experience as a financial journalist at Bloomberg, Dow Jones and S&P Group, Shigeru co-founded Business Insider Japan and served as the Editor-in-Chief of CoinDesk Japan. Following a two-year tenure as Chief Content Officer at a Nairobi, Kenya-based Web3 data platform focused on the African continent, he joined Superteam Japan in 2025 as Partnership Lead. A graduate of California State University, he continues to drive innovation in Web3 for enterprises.

Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as: “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “project,” “estimate,” “expect,” strategy,” “future,” “likely,” “may,”, “should,” “will” and similar references to future periods. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, they are based only on our current beliefs, expectations and assumptions regarding the future of our business, future plans and strategies, projections, anticipated events and trends, the economy and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of our control. Our actual results and financial condition may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause our actual results and financial condition to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements include, among others, the following: (i) fluctuations in the market price of SOL and any associated impairment charges that the Company may incur as a result of a decrease in the market price of SOL below the value at which the Company’s SOL are carried on its balance sheet; (ii) the effect of and uncertainties related to the ongoing volatility in interest rates; (iii) our ability to achieve and maintain profitability in the future; (iv) the impact on our business of the regulatory environment and complexities with compliance related to such environment including changes in securities laws or other laws or regulations; (v) changes in the accounting treatment relating to the Company’s SOL holdings; (vi) our ability to respond to general economic conditions; (vii) our ability to manage our growth effectively and our expectations regarding the development and expansion of our business; (viii) our ability to access sources of capital, including debt financing and other sources of capital to finance operations and growth and (ix) other risks and uncertainties more fully in the section captioned “Risk Factors” in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and other reports we file with the SEC. As a result of these matters, changes in facts, assumptions not being realized or other circumstances, the Company’s actual results may differ materially from the expected results discussed in the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. Forward-looking statements contained in this announcement are made as of this date, and the Company undertakes no duty to update such information except as required under applicable law.

Investor Contact:
ir@defidevcorp.com

Media Contact:
press@defidevcorp.com









FAQ



What is DFDV JP and when was it announced by DFDV (DFDV)?


DFDV JP is a Solana-focused treasury project in Japan announced by DFDV on October 8, 2025.


How does DFDV’s Treasury Accelerator support DFDV JP (DFDV)?


The program offers balance sheet seeding, validator infrastructure, and ecosystem integrations to launch DFDV JP.


Who are the Superteam Japan leaders involved in the DFDV JP partnership (DFDV)?


The initiative is led by Country Lead Hisashi Oki and Head of Business Development Shigeru Sato.


What existing partnerships support Superteam Japan’s Solana work mentioned in the DFDV announcement (DFDV)?


The parent company has partnerships with Minna Bank, Fireblocks, and TIS to advance stablecoin issuance on Solana.


When can investors hear more about DFDV JP and where?


A live X Spaces event is scheduled for October 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET to discuss the launch and implications for SOL and DFDV.








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9 10, 2025

Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Extends Record Run but Approaches Overbought Zone

By |2025-10-09T02:21:02+03:00October 9, 2025|Forex News, News|0 Comments


Overbought Readings Highlight Correction Risk

Technical indicators confirm gold’s extended condition. The relative strength index (RSI) remains in overbought territory, while the slope of the bull trend has steepened notably. This upper dashed line represents the outer boundary of the advance projected from the March base. Though further upside cannot be ruled out, a brief correction would be healthy, allowing the trend to reset before a potential continuation. Without some form of pullback, the odds of a fast, sharp decline increase if momentum falters suddenly.

Key Support Levels to Watch

Initial support lies at the 10-Day moving average, currently near $3,879. A drop below today’s low would hint at the first test of that line. Should it hold, buyers could quickly regain control and drive another leg higher. Deeper support sits at the 20-Day moving average around $3,783, which may come into play if selling accelerates. Given the rapid ascent of recent weeks, a move toward the 20-Day average would not be unexpected and could help stabilize the trend.

Bulls Still Command the Trend

For now, no clear weakness has emerged. A rally above today’s $4,059 high would reaffirm the dominant uptrend and continue the pattern of higher highs and higher lows. Given the enthusiasm of recent sessions, a sharp upward burst toward a potential blow-off top remains possible.

The upper estimate on the chart aligns with a measured move projection from the December swing low. Traders should remain alert, however, as any bearish follow-through from current levels could shift attention to lower targets and mark the beginning of a cooling phase.

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9 10, 2025

California’s heavy metal disclosure bill targets prenatal vitamins

By |2025-10-09T02:18:52+03:00October 9, 2025|Dietary Supplements News, News|0 Comments


Prenatal vitamins deliver folic acid, calcium and other essentials, but they often include lead. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration doesn’t regulate these supplements, so manufacturers and retailers leave families guessing about heavy metal contamination.

That’s why scientists and consumer advocates have backed California’s first-in-the-nation bill that would require companies to test for and disclose the presence of lead, arsenic, cadmium, lead and mercury in pregnancy pills, powders and gummies. Senate Bill 646 passed unanimously on Sept. 13 without opposition and should reach the desk of Gov. Gavin Newsom in October.

If he signs the bill into law, it would take effect in 2027, effectively creating a national standard for supplement makers and retailers, who don’t tailor their products to individual U.S. states.

Bad stuff for babies

The bill tackles the threats heavy metals pose to a mother and fetus during critical windows of development. No amount of lead is considered safe at any age. Exposure to it, as as to arsenic and cadmium, during pregnancy are connected to lower birth weight, body length and head size. Crossing the placenta to an embryo or fetus, these metals can result in lifelong health problems and learning disabilities.

That’s why backers of the bill expressed concerns about half of prenatal vitamins testing positive for trace amounts, in a 2023 study by the U.S. Government Accountability Office. Other tests revealed it in every brand tested. 

Business backing

The only two businesses supporting the prenatal vitamins bill argued that it will build consumer trust, protect the lifelong health of newborns and even provide a competitive business advantage. Vitamin maker Ritual and diaper brand HealthyBaby lobbied for the passage along with nonprofits Consumer Reports Advocacy and the Environmental Working Group.

Testing requirements would level the playing field for businesses and even drive market growth, according to Ritual’s Chief Impact Officer Lindsay Dahl, who in April delivered a statement before the senate.

Ritual has built its identity around sharing the origins of its ingredients, sourced globally from Illinois to Italy. The Culver City, California, company already tests for and discloses heavy metals in its prenatal vitamins. However, Dahl acknowledged the law would add more work for her team.

… and the opposition

The Council for Responsible Nutrition, however, argues that such a law would prevent expectant parents from taking beneficial vitamins. The Washington, D.C., trade group’s more than 180 members include Abbott, Amway, Herbalife, Nature’s Way, Novonesis and Walgreen’s Boots Alliance.

“By forcing manufacturers to release test results to consumers without sufficient explanation, the bill risks convincing pregnant women that prenatal vitamins are unsafe, when the opposite is true,” said the organization’s President and CEO Steve Mister. 

“The danger is that women will either avoid supplements altogether or choose products stripped of critical nutrients like calcium, iron, magnesium and zinc simply to show lower heavy-metal numbers.”

That fear is legitimate, according to Katie Bond, partner at Keller & Heckman in Washington, D.C. Prenatal vitamins already reduce heavy metals below trace amounts also allowed in seafood, meeting state and federal limits. “So often when there’s a law targeting something with an ‘ick’ factor, like heavy metals, there are unintended consequences,” she said.

However, Michael Hansen, senior scientist at Consumer Reports, believes the industry takes a dim view of consumer intelligence. “If you want to use that logic, well, maybe you shouldn’t have that or other nutritional information on products, because it might scare people away,” he said.

“Ten years ago there was an industry sentiment of ”No, don’t go there, because, number one, you’re going to scare people,’” Dahl said. “People are already worried about this issue, so why not give them the information that they need, is my philosophy.”

Because it’s impossible to completely eliminate heavy metals in supplements, being transparent about the reasons why has driven trust in Ritual’s customers, she added. Plus, third parties are already sharing unsophisticated product testing results on social media. 

“Why not have it be standardized?” Dahl said.

Baby food precedent

The bill follows a similar California law that went into effect in January, regulating toxic metals in baby food.

There’s no evidence those new rules have discouraged purchases by parents, according to Tom Neltner, national director of nonprofit Unleaded Kids. Instead, many companies use the transparency to differentiate their products from competitors,” he said. “Why would a prenatal multi-vitamin be different?”

Vitamin brands, which already test their ingredients for potential hazards, appear concerned with the burdens of publishing results, according to Neltner.

To satisfy the baby food law, some companies published test data but blocked it behind obtuse logins, according to Hansen of Consumer Reports. The language in the new prenatal vitamins bill prevented that.

Transparency has created a positive business incentive for Ritual, according to Dahl. “When you have to show your work, suddenly as a company, the importance of trying to find lower contamination suppliers becomes important,” she said.

“It’s different than 20 or 30 years ago,” said Hansen of Consumer Reports. “The far-sighted company directors that run sustainability should be jumping on those things, being on the forefront of giving that information to consumers.”



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9 10, 2025

MATIC Price Prediction: $0.58 Resistance Break Could Trigger 50% Rally to $0.80 by November 2025

By |2025-10-09T01:55:20+03:00October 9, 2025|Crypto News, News|0 Comments



Zach Anderson
Oct 08, 2025 18:40

Polygon technical analysis suggests MATIC could target $0.80 if it breaks key $0.58 resistance, though bearish momentum warns of potential drop to $0.31 support level.





MATIC Price Prediction: Technical Breakout Setup Points to $0.80 Target

Polygon (MATIC) sits at a critical juncture as multiple price prediction models diverge significantly, creating both opportunity and risk for traders. With MATIC trading at $0.38 and showing mixed technical signals, our comprehensive Polygon forecast examines the key levels that will determine whether the token breaks higher or faces further downside pressure.

MATIC Price Prediction Summary

MATIC short-term target (1 week): $0.42 (+10.5%) if momentum shifts bullish
Polygon medium-term forecast (1 month): $0.31-$0.58 trading range expected
Key level to break for bullish continuation: $0.58 (immediate resistance)
Critical support if bearish: $0.33 (strong support level)

Recent Polygon Price Predictions from Analysts

Recent analyst predictions for MATIC reveal a stark divergence in outlook, highlighting the uncertainty surrounding Polygon’s near-term direction. PricePredictions.com presents the most optimistic MATIC price prediction with a target of $0.804742, representing a potential 112% gain from current levels. This bullish Polygon forecast relies on technical analysis incorporating moving averages, RSI, and Fibonacci retracements.

In contrast, 30rates.com offers a bearish perspective with their MATIC price target of $0.2065, suggesting a potential 46% decline from current prices. Their analysis focuses on historical price data and market trends, indicating significant downside risk remains.

The most ambitious long-term prediction comes from PriceForecastBot, targeting $1.20834 for MATIC through AI-driven analysis of price patterns. However, all three predictions carry medium confidence levels, reflecting the current market uncertainty surrounding Polygon’s direction.

MATIC Technical Analysis: Setting Up for Volatility Expansion

Polygon technical analysis reveals a coin trapped between conflicting signals that suggest an impending breakout in either direction. The current RSI reading of 38.00 places MATIC in neutral territory, neither oversold nor overbought, providing limited directional bias from momentum indicators.

The MACD histogram showing -0.0045 indicates bearish momentum remains intact, with the MACD line (-0.0246) below the signal line (-0.0202). This configuration typically precedes further downside movement unless buyers step in aggressively. The Stochastic oscillator reinforces this bearish bias, with %K at 25.19 and %D at 19.74, both well below the oversold threshold.

Volume analysis shows relatively subdued trading activity at $1,074,371 on Binance spot markets, suggesting lack of conviction from both buyers and sellers. This low-volume environment often precedes significant price moves once a catalyst emerges.

MATIC’s position within the Bollinger Bands provides crucial insight into potential direction. Trading at 0.29 position between the bands, with the lower band at $0.31 and upper band at $0.56, Polygon sits closer to oversold territory. The narrow band width suggests low volatility that typically expands dramatically once price breaks out.

Polygon Price Targets: Bull and Bear Scenarios

Bullish Case for MATIC

The optimistic MATIC price prediction scenario requires a decisive break above the immediate resistance at $0.58, which aligns closely with the upper Bollinger Band at $0.56. Successfully clearing this level would target the recent analyst prediction of $0.804742, representing the next major resistance zone.

For this bullish Polygon forecast to materialize, several technical conditions must align. First, the RSI needs to break above 50 to confirm momentum shift from neutral to bullish territory. Second, the MACD histogram must turn positive, indicating the MACD line crossing above the signal line. Finally, trading volume should expand significantly to validate the breakout above $0.58 resistance.

The ultimate bullish MATIC price target sits at the 52-week high of $1.27, though reaching this level would require sustained buying pressure and broader crypto market recovery. A more realistic intermediate target lies at $0.90-$1.00, where previous resistance levels clustered during MATIC’s stronger periods.

Bearish Risk for Polygon

The bearish scenario for MATIC becomes active if price breaks below the strong support at $0.33, which would validate the pessimistic $0.2065 price target from 30rates.com. This breakdown would likely coincide with the RSI dropping below 30 into oversold territory and the MACD histogram becoming more negative.

Key risk factors supporting a bearish Polygon forecast include the persistent negative MACD readings and the significant distance from major moving averages. With the SMA 200 at $0.69, MATIC trades 45% below this critical long-term trend indicator, suggesting the overall trend remains decidedly bearish.

Should the $0.33 support level fail, the next major support zone aligns with the Bollinger Band lower level at $0.31, followed by the 52-week low at $0.37. A break below these levels would open the door to the $0.20-$0.25 range, where longer-term value buyers might emerge.

Should You Buy MATIC Now? Entry Strategy

The current technical setup suggests a cautious approach to MATIC positioning, with specific entry criteria required before committing capital. For bullish traders seeking to buy or sell MATIC, the optimal entry point lies at a confirmed break above $0.42 with increased volume, targeting the $0.58 resistance level.

Conservative buyers should wait for a successful retest of the $0.42 level as support before entering, with a stop-loss placed below $0.35 to limit downside risk. This strategy offers a favorable 2:1 risk-reward ratio targeting the $0.58 resistance level.

Aggressive traders might consider accumulating MATIC near the current $0.38 level, but only with a tight stop-loss at $0.33 to protect against the bearish breakdown scenario. Position sizing should remain conservative given the mixed technical signals and medium confidence levels in current predictions.

For those looking to short MATIC, the ideal entry comes on a break below $0.35 with confirmation below $0.33, targeting the $0.31 and potentially $0.25 levels. However, given the oversold readings in some indicators, short-term bounces remain possible.

MATIC Price Prediction Conclusion

Our comprehensive MATIC price prediction suggests a period of heightened volatility ahead, with the next major move likely determining Polygon’s medium-term trajectory. The most probable scenario sees MATIC testing the $0.58 resistance level within the next 2-3 weeks, with a successful break targeting the $0.80 level by November 2025.

However, the bearish momentum indicators and weak overall trend structure cannot be ignored. Failure to hold the $0.35 support level would validate the more pessimistic Polygon forecast, potentially driving prices toward the $0.25-$0.31 range.

Confidence Level: Medium (65%)

Key indicators to monitor for prediction confirmation include RSI movement above 45 for bullish confirmation or below 35 for bearish validation. Additionally, watch for MACD histogram turning positive and volume expansion above 2 million on any breakout attempts. The prediction timeline extends through November 2025, with major directional moves expected within the next 14-21 days as technical patterns resolve.

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9 10, 2025

Natural Gas Price Forecast: Momentum Wavers Beneath Resistance Zone

By |2025-10-09T00:19:48+03:00October 9, 2025|Forex News, News|0 Comments


Double Top and Short-Term Support Levels in Focus

The lower high recorded today raises the potential for a double top bearish reversal if prices decline below Monday’s $3.30 low. Such a move would likely trigger additional selling pressure, especially as it coincides with a breakdown beneath the 10-Day average and tests of dynamic support along a long-term rising trendline. While the 10-Day average provides a short-term directional cue, a decisive close below the uptrend line would carry greater significance, confirming a shift in control toward sellers.

Downside Risk Builds if Trendline Support Breaks

Should natural gas fall beneath the uptrend line, the broader bearish structure – defined by a descending trend channel – could reassert dominance. That scenario opens the door to retests of the recent swing lows and key moving averages. The 20-Day average, currently near $3.13, offers interim support, followed by the 50-Day at $3.02. Importantly, an anchored volume-weighted average price (AVWAP) from a major prior pivot aligns near $2.97, reinforcing the significance of that support zone.

Bulls Eye a Recovery Above $3.59

Despite today’s weakness, buyers still have an opportunity to reclaim control. A move above the recent swing high at $3.59 would confirm a resumption of the short-term uptrend and reestablish momentum above the 200-Day average, now near $3.49. Such strength would invalidate the developing double top and signal that bullish forces remain intact. Until then, the market remains vulnerable to deeper retracements, with traders watching whether support near the 10-Day line and trendline can hold in the days ahead.

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9 10, 2025

Euro to Dollar Forecast: USD Benefits from Undermined Confidence in EUR and JPY

By |2025-10-09T00:18:40+03:00October 9, 2025|Forex News, News|0 Comments


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The Euro to Dollar exchange rate (EUR/USD) slid to its weakest level in six weeks as French political uncertainty, poor German data, and a resurgent dollar combined to leave investors braced for further volatility.

EUR/USD Forecasts: Slide to 6-Week Low

The US Dollar has continued to make headway in global markets with support from Euro and yen selling.

The Euro to Dollar (EUR/USD) exchange rate dipped sharply to 6-week lows at 1.1610 and struggled to recover amid negative sentiment. French developments will be a key element on Wednesday.

UoB commented; “The decline is oversold, but with no sign of stabilisation just yet.”

According to ING; “based on our view that the dollar will face downside risks with today’s Fed minutes and the USD rally looking a bit overdone in general, we think EUR/USD back at 1.170 is more likely than a test of 1.150 in the coming days.”

The yen has remained under pressure following the weekend election while French political fears have continued to unsettle the Euro.

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MUFG commented; “The US dollar has benefitted this week from political developments outside of the US which have undermined confidence in the euro and yen in the near-term and overshadowed the more negligible negative impact on the US dollar from the ongoing US government shutdown.”

The latest German data recorded a 4.3% slide in industrial production for August compared with market expectations of a 1.0% decline.

ING commented; “Extremely disappointing industrial data in August has just increased the risk of yet another quarter of contraction for the German economy.”

MUFG added; “the weakness will add to concerns over the disruptive impact from higher tariffs.”

French political developments will continue to be watched closely with Prime Minister Lecornu facing a deadline today to find a solution to the political impasse and budget deadlock.

MUFG commented; “Lecornu’s last-ditch efforts to reach a political agreement by today’s deadline appear likely to fail. President Macron’s close ally and his first Prime Minister Edouard Philippe has even suggested that he should take a more radical step of offering to resign before the end of his term in 2027 on the condition of a budget being adopted.”

The US data flow is continuing to be disrupted by the US government shutdown

Minutes from the September Federal Reserve policy meeting will, however, be released on Wednesday.

At that meeting, interest rates were cut by 25 basis points with Miran dissenting and calling for a 50 basis-point cut.

Markets are still pricing over just over an 80% chance of two further Fed rate cuts by the end of 2025.

There are, however, also doubts whether further rate cuts are appropriate given overall financial conditions which will create further uncertainty.

Macquarie Group global forex and rates strategist Thierry Wizman commented; “With stock indexes near all-time highs, gold prices rallying higher, and corporate bond credit spreads very tight, the case for monetary policy being overly restrictive still looks rather flimsy.”

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9 10, 2025

Scientists reveal green tea’s fat-burning secret

By |2025-10-09T00:17:40+03:00October 9, 2025|Dietary Supplements News, News|0 Comments


Green tea is an ancient beverage recognized for its medicinal and antioxidant properties. It has been widely studied for its beneficial effects on metabolic diseases, such as obesity and type 2 diabetes. Recent studies funded by FAPESP have deepened our understanding of the mechanisms of action of this infusion and revealed that green tea treatment reduced weight and significantly improved glucose sensitivity and insulin resistance in obese mice. These results reinforce the potential relevance of the beverage as an adjunct in the treatment of obesity in humans.

Rosemari Otton led the studies from the Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Health Sciences at Cruzeiro do Sul University in São Paulo, Brazil. The scientist, who has dedicated more than 15 years to green tea research, explains that her initial motivation came from curiosity about the truth behind the popular belief that the drink aids in weight loss. The results of her most recent study were published in the journal Cell Biochemistry & Function.

To study the effects of green tea on obesity, the research team fed mice a high-calorie diet for four weeks, with both fat and what they call a “cafeteria diet,” which mimics the Western diet. “We give them chocolate, filled cookies, dulce de leche, condensed milk… In other words, the same type of food that many people consume on a daily basis,” says Otton.

After this initial phase, the animals underwent the green tea experiment for another 12 weeks. During this period, they continued on the high-calorie diet, but some of them began receiving standardized green tea extract at a dose of 500 mg per kilogram of body weight, administered intragastrically (via gavage).

“It’s a method that ensures they all receive the exact dose we want to study. If we put it in water, for example, we’d have no way of knowing how much the animal actually ingested,” says the researcher. For humans, this amount would be equivalent to consuming about 3 grams of green tea per day, or three cups.

However, according to the researcher, not all commercial green tea meets the necessary quality standards. “Ready-made tea bags do not always guarantee the quantity or quality of the compounds. The ideal for consumption would be to use standardized green tea extract, like those found in compounding pharmacies. This is a concentrated way of using the plant, with a guarantee of the presence of flavonoids, which are the health-beneficial compounds present in the green tea plant,” Otton points out.

One methodological difference in the study was the controlled room temperature. The animals were kept in a thermoneutral environment (28 °C) throughout the experiment. Animal facilities generally maintain an average temperature of 22 °C, which represents chronic cold for mice.

“Excessive cold activates compensatory regulatory mechanisms in the animals’ bodies, causing them to expend more energy to stay warm. This can mask the real effects of any substance,” explains the researcher. “If the animals are in a colder environment, the effect of the tea is enhanced by the activation of energy expenditure due to the cold. But by maintaining thermoneutrality, we were able to see the effects of green tea in a ‘clean’ way, without environmental interference,” she explains.

A previous study published in August 2022 in the European Journal of Nutrition found that obese mice treated with green tea experienced a reduction of up to 30% in body weight. “If a person loses 5% to 10% of their body weight, that’s already a lot. So this result in animals is very significant,” says the professor.

Muscular effect

Another highlight of the most recent study was the preservation of muscle morphology. Obesity typically causes a reduction in muscle fiber diameter, but green tea prevented this muscle atrophy. “One way to assess muscle function is to look at fiber diameter. If it increases, we have more active muscle components. Green tea managed to maintain this diameter, showing that it protects muscle against the harmful effects of obesity,” Otton explains.

In addition to morphological data, the researchers evaluated the expression of genes related to glucose metabolism. Treatment with green tea increased the expression of Insr, Irs1, Glut4, Hk1, and Pi3k – genes that are important for glucose uptake and use in muscles. The activity of lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), an enzyme that is essential for glucose metabolism, was also restored.

According to Otton, there is evidence indicating that green tea does not affect the weight of lean animals, suggesting that it acts selectively against excess body fat. “It makes obese animals lose weight but keeps lean animals at a balanced weight. This shows that the tea seems to need an environment with excess nutrients to act, which supports the hypothesis that it acts directly on fat cells.”

Another aspect investigated by the team was the action of the compounds in isolation. “Green tea is a complex matrix with dozens of bioactive compounds. We’ve tried to separate these compounds and study their effects individually, but the whole extract is always more effective. There’s a synergy between the compounds that we can’t reproduce when they’re isolated,” she says.

According to the scientist, one hypothesis explaining the mechanism by which green tea affects obesity involves adiponectin, a protein produced by adipocytes that has anti-inflammatory and metabolic regulation functions. “We conducted a study with adiponectin-knockout mice, meaning they don’t produce it. And in these animals, green tea had no effect. This suggests that adiponectin is a key player in the mechanism of action of the tea,” she comments.

Real-life effects

Despite the encouraging results of the mouse study, Otton points out that it is not yet possible to determine a safe and effective dose of green tea for humans. This is mainly due to the variability of the extracts and the fact that each person behaves differently. “The ideal is chronic consumption, as we see in Asian countries. In Japan, for example, people consume green tea every day, throughout their lives, and obesity rates are low. But this is different from drinking tea for five months and expecting a miraculous weight loss effect,” she ponders.

The researcher argues that natural and accessible treatments should gain ground in the fight against obesity, especially as alternatives to expensive medications that often have side effects. “The idea is to have safe, natural, effective, and high-quality compounds. The Camellia sinensis plant offers this. We’re still studying all the compounds involved, but there’s no doubt that green tea, as a plant matrix rich in flavonoids, has important therapeutic potential.”

The researcher emphasizes that science always seeks to develop practical solutions. “What we see in animals doesn’t always reproduce in humans. But if we want to make this translation to real life, we need to think about all the details, such as ambient temperature. It’s these precautions that increase the validity of our data. We’re far from having all the answers, but we’re getting closer and closer.”



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8 10, 2025

BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, ADA, HYPE, LINK, SUI — TradingView News

By |2025-10-08T23:54:47+03:00October 8, 2025|Crypto News, News|0 Comments

Key points:

  • Bitcoin experienced profit booking on Tuesday, but the shallow pullback suggests that the bulls are not rushing to the exit, as they anticipate the uptrend to continue.

  • Many altcoins rebounded off their support levels, indicating buying at lower levels.

Bitcoin BTCUSD turned down sharply on Tuesday, but the bears could not pull the price below $120,000. That suggests solid demand at lower levels. The bulls have pushed the price above $123,000 and will next attempt to clear the overhead hurdle at $124,474.

Analysts are bullish on BTC’s prospects in October, which has been the second-best-performing month on average since 2013, with an average gain of 20.75%, according to CoinGlass data. Economist Timothy Peterson said in a post on X that there was a 50% chance of BTC finishing the month above $140,000.

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Although the trend remains up, traders need to be cautious because the failure to rise and sustain above $126,000 could trigger another bout of selling. The next dip may put the $120,000 support at risk of breaking down. If that happens, analysts anticipate support in the range between $118,000 and $114,000.

Could BTC start the next leg of the uptrend, pulling altcoins higher? Let’s analyze the charts of the top 10 cryptocurrencies to find out.

Bitcoin price prediction

BTC rose to a new all-time high of $126,199 on Monday, but the bulls could not sustain the higher levels.

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The BTCUSDT pair turned down and fell below the breakout level of $124,474 on Tuesday. The upsloping 20-day exponential moving average ($118,110) and the relative strength index (RSI) in the positive territory indicate that the bulls hold an edge. 

Buyers will again try to resume the uptrend by pushing the Bitcoin price above $126,199. If they can pull it off, the BTCUSDT pair may climb to $138,154.

Conversely, if the price continues lower and breaks below the 20-day EMA, it suggests that the market has rejected the breakout above $124,474. The pair could then drop to the 50-day simple moving average ($114,276).

Ether price prediction

Ether ETHUSD closed above the resistance line on Monday, but the bears pulled the price back below the level on Tuesday.

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The ETHUSDT pair is attempting to take support at the moving averages, indicating that the bulls are trying to retain control. Buyers will make one more attempt to clear the resistance line and challenge the all-time high at $4,957.

On the contrary, if the price skids below the moving averages, it suggests that the bears are trying to take charge. The Ether price may then slump to the $4,060 support, where the buyers are expected to step in.

BNB price prediction

BNB BNBUSD has been in a strong uptrend for the past several days, indicating sustained buying by the bulls.

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The bears are trying to halt the uptrend at $1,350, but the shallow pullback suggests the bulls are holding on to their positions as they expect the rally to continue. If buyers propel the price above $1,350, the BNBUSDT pair could surge to $1,394 and then to $1,479.

The bears will have to pull the BNB price below the 61.8% Fibonacci retracement level of $1,217 to start a deeper correction to the 20-day EMA ($1,097). Buyers are expected to defend the 20-day EMA with all their might because a break below it indicates a weakening momentum.

XRP price prediction

Repeated failure of the bulls to sustain XRP XRPUSD above the downtrend line in the past few days suggests the bears are aggressively defending the level.

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The XRP price turned down and plunged below the moving averages on Tuesday. That signals the XRPUSDT pair could remain inside the bearish descending triangle pattern for a while longer. Sellers will attempt to strengthen their position by pulling the price below the $2.69 support. If they succeed, the pair may start a downward move toward $2.33.

This negative view will be invalidated in the near term if the price turns up and closes above the downtrend line. That could catapult the pair to $3.20 and subsequently to $3.38.

Solana price prediction

Solana SOLUSD has been gradually rising inside an ascending channel pattern for several days.

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If the price breaks below the 50-day SMA ($216), the SOLUSDT pair could drop to the support line. Buyers are expected to defend the support line, as a break below it may start a downward move to $191 and then to $175.

Contrarily, if the price turns up from the current level and rises above the 20-day EMA ($222), it signals buying on dips. The bulls will then attempt to push the Solana price to the resistance line.

Dogecoin price prediction

Dogecoin DOGEUSD turned down from $0.27 on Tuesday but is finding support at the 50-day SMA ($0.24).

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The bulls will try to push the Dogecoin price above $0.27 and challenge the stiff overhead resistance at $0.29. If buyers overcome this hurdle, the DOGEUSDT pair could start a new uptrend toward the pattern target of $0.39.

Sellers are likely to have other plans. They will try to pull the price to the uptrend line, which is a critical level for the bulls to defend. The developing ascending triangle pattern will be negated if the bears prevail and tug the price below the uptrend line. That could keep the pair inside the $0.14 to $0.29 range for some more time.

Cardano price prediction

Cardano (ADA) closed above the 50-day SMA ($0.85) on Monday, but the bulls could not sustain the higher levels.

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The ADAUSDT pair turned down and fell below the 20-day EMA ($0.83) on Tuesday. That suggests the Cardano price could remain inside the descending triangle pattern for a few more days. Selling could pick up if bears tug the price below the $0.75 support. That opens the doors for a decline to $0.68 and then to $0.60.

Buyers will have to push the price above the resistance line to invalidate the bearish setup. The pair may rally to $0.95 and then to $1.02. 

Hyperliquid price prediction

Hyperliquid (HYPE) turned down from the 61.8% Fibonacci retracement level of $51.87 on Sunday, indicating that the bears are selling on rallies.

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The next support on the downside is at $43. If the price turns up sharply from $43, it suggests demand at lower levels. The HYPE/USDT pair may consolidate between $43 and $52 for a while.

The advantage will tilt in favor of the bulls if they push the Hyperliquid price above $52. The pair could then retest the all-time high at $59.41. On the downside, a break below $43 could sink the pair to $39.68. 

Chainlink price prediction

Chainlink (LINK) turned down from the resistance line on Tuesday and fell below the 20-day EMA ($22.31). 

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The bulls are unlikely to give up easily, and they will again try to drive the Chainlink price above the resistance line. If they manage to do that, it suggests that the corrective phase may be over. The LINKUSDT pair could start an upward move to $25.64 and, after that, to $27.

Alternatively, if the price turns down from the resistance line and breaks below $21.47, it signals that the bears remain in control. The pair could then spend some more time inside the descending channel pattern. 

Sui price prediction

Buyers failed to push Sui (SUI) to the downtrend line in the past few days, indicating that the bears are selling on rallies.

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The flattish 20-day EMA ($3.48) and the RSI near the midpoint do not give a clear advantage to either the bulls or the bears. If the Sui price skids and maintains below the moving averages, the next stop is likely to be the support line.

Instead, if the price turns up sharply from the current level and breaks above the downtrend line, it signals that the bulls are on a comeback. The SUIUSDT pair could jump to $4 and potentially reach $4.44 later.

This article does not contain investment advice or recommendations. Every investment and trading move involves risk, and readers should conduct their own research when making a decision.

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8 10, 2025

Why Crude Refuses to Crash Despite Glut Predictions

By |2025-10-08T22:18:11+03:00October 8, 2025|Forex News, News|0 Comments


A looming oversupply of crude oil is going to cause prices to take a dive as the world moves on to alternatives to hydrocarbons and economic growth remains weak. This has been the message from virtually every price forecaster for months. Yet benchmark oil prices have remained remarkably stable. Some call it a mystery. Yet there is nothing mysterious about it. Forecasts do not reflect real-life supply and demand.

“There is a bit of a mystery,” Vikas Dwivedi, global energy strategist at Macquarie, told the Financial Times this month. “The whole marketplace is looking for enormous surpluses and yet the price isn’t buckling. Instead of $67 a barrel, why are we not looking at $47 a barrel?”

There are two likely reasons why we are not looking at $47 a barrel. One of these reasons is the EU’s and the United States’ continued efforts to decimate Russia’s energy export income via additional sanctions. Since Russia is the second-largest oil producer in the world, right before Saudi Arabia, disruption in its oil flows will affect the global balance of supply and demand—and analysts know it. So do forecasters. However, they are downplaying such geopolitical risks in favor of the argument that the electrification of transport and weak economic growth in many key markets are undermining oil demand. Supply, meanwhile, is growing, according to the forecasters, and apparently this supply growth is completely disconnected from prices—which it obviously is not.

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The second reason why prices are not down all the way to $47 a barrel is China. Millions of words have been spent on media reports suggesting China‘s oil demand is close to peaking, and afterwards it will drop off a cliff. China, meanwhile, has been stocking up on crude, even with weakening demand growth, which is a fact, after over two decades of leaps and bounds. Indeed, Reuters’ Clyde Russell noted in a recent column that China’s crude oil imports have been on the rise since March this year, even if some of the crude goes into storage rather than refineries. Indeed, per Russell, “from March onwards China has been importing crude at a far higher rate than it needs to meet its domestic fuel requirements.”

This has, in turn, been keeping international oil prices stable and higher than many would like to see them, including President Donald Trump, who had cheap gas on his agenda when he took office. On the other hand, Trump strongly believes that hurting Russia’s oil export revenues would speed up the end of hostilities in Ukraine. That, however, would push prices higher, which may be why he has been in no rush to impose additional sanctions on Russia’s energy industry—unlike the EU, which just did, facing an even higher energy bill as it voluntarily gives up Russian oil.

There is also the aspect of perceived versus actual demand and consumption of oil. Oxford Energy addressed this aspect of the oil market in a recent report, dispelling rumors of an impending glut by citing storage numbers that show no sign of oversupply. Floating storage, for instance, is below the levels reached in 2022, when everyone rushed to prepare for the anti-Russian sanctions. OECD stocks, often used as a reference point for forecasts, are below the five-year average, meaning consumption is quite healthy. One final indicator of stronger-than-expected demand comes again from China, in the form of lower fuel exports, cited by Oxford Economics.

Yet this context remains largely ignored in favor of what basically amounts to a fixation on EV sales projections and GDP forecasts, plus references to OPEC+’s decision to unwind output curbs installed in 2022.

“Yes, there will be downward pressure on prices, I just don’t buy into the narrative that we’re going to see $40 oil,” Sen said. “As long as the Chinese bid is there and Opec+ spare capacity is constrained, the downside is going to be protected.” In addition to these, there is also the producer response to prices that are sub-optimal for most producers. It is inevitable and, indeed, U.S. producers are already responding by slackening the pace of production growth this year.

While forecasters forecast, oil prices remain stable, despite claims that oil market volatility has increased over the past couple of years amid a surge in the use of so-called shadow fleet tankers to transport Russian crude, creating what Reuters’ Ron Bousso called “blind spots” on the market that make it increasingly difficult for traders to glean the facts about supply-demand balance. They will remain stable for the observable future as well, as geopolitical factors continue to push them higher, while forecasts of a glut curb the upside, regardless of whether there are signs of such a glut about to materialize.

Such materialization is becoming less likely by the day, it seems. According to one of the glut-prediction forecasters, Maquarie, “The problem is, a bear market needs the element of surprise, and this has no surprise in it.”

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8 10, 2025

EUR/JPY Forecast 08/10:Euro Continues to Rise Against JPY

By |2025-10-08T22:17:13+03:00October 8, 2025|Forex News, News|0 Comments

  • The euro rose again during the trading session on Tuesday against the Japanese yen, as traders continue to price in the idea of a potentially loose monetary policy coming out of Japan. At this point, traders are blaming it on the election, but I have no idea why they thought Japan was ever going to have any other type of monetary policy. Japan has been loose for over 20 years now,and quite frankly has a demographics bomb ready to go off that will make it so that they cannot finance their debt with any type of interest at all.
  • Japan is by far the most heavily indebted industrial country in the top tier of economies, and therefore in order to continue to have the economy function, low interest rates are a necessity, not a “wish.”

Technical Analysis

The market recently broke above the ¥172 level, pulled back to that level, and then bounced nicely. We obviously had that massive gap at the open on Monday, and despite the fact that I really want to get bullish and start buying this pair, the reality is that the gap is so big that you would be foolish to risk that type of stop loss. Yes, it could work out in your favor, but there’s also the very real possibility that we will eventually pull back in order to fill that gap, and at this point in time I believe that you would need a roughly 400 pip stop loss to make this trade even feasible. In other words, you would be looking for a massive swing trade to the upside, which of course is possible, but far beyond the scope of most retail traders.

Because of this, I’m looking for short-term drop that fills the gap or at least comes close to it and then bounces. At that point in time, I am buying this pair and hanging onto it for what will probably end up being several months. I have no interest in shorting this market in this environment.

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Christopher Lewis has been trading Forex and has over 20 years experience in financial markets. Chris has been a regular contributor to Daily Forex since the early days of the site. He writes about Forex for several online publications, including FX Empire, Investing.com, and his own site, aptly named The Trader Guy. Chris favours technical analysis methods to identify his trades and likes to trade equity indices and commodities as well as Forex. He favours a longer-term trading style, and his trades often last for days or weeks.

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