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9 09, 2025

Exercise and nutrition interventions for sarcopenia in cirrhosis: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
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9 09, 2025

Cardano Price Prediction: Falling Wedge Setup Points to $0.95 Move if ADA Bulls Reclaim $0.84 Resistance
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Cardano Price Prediction: Falling Wedge Setup Points to $0.95 Move if ADA Bulls Reclaim $0.84 Resistance

By Editorial team of BIPNs|2025-09-09T13:02:47+03:00September 9, 2025|Crypto News, News|0 Comments

Cardano hovers near $0.83, pressing against a key breakout level at $0.84 as participants anticipate its next decisive move.

Cardano is currently trading at $0.83, up 1.20% in the last 24 hours, as momentum slowly starts to build around the altcoin. After weeks of consolidation, ADA is showing signs of strength, with participants watching closely for a breakout setup that could set the tone for its next major move.

Cardano price is trading around $0.83, up 1.94% in the last 24 hours. Source: Brave New Coin

Cardano Positioned to Shine as Altseason Nears

The Altcoin Season Index is climbing toward the critical threshold, currently sitting at 65, suggesting the market may soon move into a true altseason phase. Historically, this level has acted as a precursor for capital rotation out of Bitcoin and into alternative assets. Cardano, with its consistent developer activity and long-term community support, stands out as one of the coins that could capture significant inflows once this rotation gains pace.

Cardano eyes altseason momentum as the index nears a critical threshold, positioning it among top Layer 1 contenders. Source: Raphael Turcios via X

For ADA, the timing is particularly important. After months of consolidation and steady upgrades to its ecosystem, the coin is well-positioned to benefit from a wave of renewed interest in altcoins. If the index continues pushing towards the upper zone above 75, it could set the stage for broader momentum across major Layer 1 assets, with Cardano likely to be one of the prime beneficiaries.

Cardano Price Outlook Ahead of September Decisions

Cardano is trading around $0.83, holding firm above the 50-week SMA near $0.74 and building a base for a potential breakout. The chart structure shows that ADA has a serious chance of targeting the $1.25 and $1.50 resistance levels if momentum continues to build. Both levels have acted as key rejection points in the past, and reclaiming them would mark a shift in sentiment after months of consolidation.

ADA holds steady above key support, with analysts eyeing $1.25 and $1.50 targets as September’s macro decisions approach. Source: Ssebi via X

Analyst Ssebi notes that factors such as possible rate cuts and ETF developments could provide the push ADA needs to move higher. With the RSI sitting around 53, there’s still room for upside before conditions become overheated, leaving space for a sustained rally.

Cardano Clears Key Moving Averages

Cardano has now managed to push above the 7, 25, and 99-week moving averages, a technical alignment that hasn’t been seen since its last major cycle run. This kind of structure often signals that momentum is shifting in favor of the bulls.

ADA flips above the 7, 25, and 99-week moving averages, signaling bullish momentum not seen since its last major cycle run. Source: TapTools via X

Trading above all three layers suggests that ADA is beginning to establish a stronger floor, reducing the downside risk that has dominated in past months.

TapTools highlights how this flip across multiple moving averages could serve as an early indication of broader trend continuation. Historically, ADA’s most explosive moves have come after clearing the 99-week MA, as it tends to act as the line between extended bearish phases and fresh bullish legs.

$0.84 As The Breakout Confirmation Level

Despite all the bullish developments, $0.84 remains the key level to confirm a true breakout for Cardano. Price is compressing inside a falling wedge, and the upper wedge boundary currently intersects near $0.84. A clean move and close above that line would flip the pattern and signal a shift from corrective action to trend continuation.

Cardano ADA faces a decisive test at $0.84, with a breakout above the falling wedge seen as the trigger for a move towards $0.90–$0.95. Source: Ali Martinez via X

As Ali Martinez highlights, a decisive break of the wedge top around $0.84 would open room towards $0.90 to $0.95 area. If bulls can reclaim and hold above the breakout level, it would neatly align with ADA’s recent moving-average flips and the broader altseason backdrop, turning $0.84 from ceiling into support.

Final Thoughts

Cardano is at an important turning point, where technicals and market sentiment are starting to align in its favor. The break above long-term moving averages, combined with the broader setup of a falling wedge, shows that momentum is quietly building under the surface.

If buyers manage to flip $0.84 into support, it would not only confirm the breakout but also strengthen the case for ADA pushing towards $0.90 and beyond. In a market leaning towards altseason, this type of confirmation could act as the spark that shifts Cardano back into the spotlight.

9 09, 2025

Cardano Founder Predicts Bitcoin DeFi TVL Will Surpass Ethereum Entire Market Cap
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By Editorial team of BIPNs|2025-09-09T11:13:41+03:00September 9, 2025|News, NFT News|0 Comments

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has raised eyebrows with his latest remarks on the future of decentralized finance, warning that Bitcoin could overthrow Ethereum as the leader of the sector.

The Cardano founder made this bold assertion in an interview, where he commented on the future of DeFi and the potential role Bitcoin could play in the sector. Despite Ethereum being the hub for DeFi, Hoskinson argued that it is not the ultimate leader in decentralized finance.

Bitcoin is the Sleeping Giant of DeFi

He calls Bitcoin the sleeping giant of DeFi, given that the blockchain network has yet to develop its DeFi ecosystem. Hoskinson suggested that when Bitcoin eventually integrates DeFi capabilities, its total value locked could reach billions of dollars.

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In his view, Bitcoin’s TVL will surpass the market cap of Ethereum, which currently stands at $520.78 billion. For context, Ethereum’s TVL stands at $91 billion as of today.

According to him, Bitcoin will attract far more liquidity than Ethereum currently sees in the sector. In addition, Hoskinson predicted that sovereign entities and institutions, including BlackRock, will build on Bitcoin rather than Ethereum.

“Cardano, Not Ethereum, Should Power Bitcoin DeFi”

Further, Hoskinson contended that there is no compelling reason to leverage Ethereum-based solutions to power Bitcoin DeFi. He argues that the inherently adversarial relationship between the two blockchains makes it unlikely for Ethereum to serve as the backbone of Bitcoin’s DeFi ecosystem.

Instead, Hoskinson believes that alternative blockchains, such as Cardano, or Layer-2 solutions, like Stacks, are better positioned to support Bitcoin DeFi.

Hoskinson has consistently maintained that Bitcoin will ultimately take the lead in the DeFi space, surpassing both Ethereum and Solana in the process. He is also working to ensure that Cardano becomes the enabler of Bitcoin’s DeFi solution.

Progress So Far on Bitcoin DeFi

This initiative, which began last year, saw Cardano’s development arm, EMURGO, team up with BitcoinOS to introduce DeFi solutions to the premier blockchain.

Following the partnership, Hoskinson revealed plans to revive the Bitcoin Education Project and also train developers on leveraging Aiken, a Cardano programming language, to build and deploy smart contracts.

The goal is to educate Bitcoin developers on how to utilize Aiken, enabling them to create hybrid applications that bridge the Cardano and Bitcoin ecosystems.

In a February podcast, Hoskinson noted that Cardano’s Babel fees could enable Bitcoin holders to tap into the growing DeFi economy without leaving the Bitcoin ecosystem. He also highlighted the potential role of Cardano’s privacy-focused sidechain, Midnight, in supporting Bitcoin DeFi by allowing users to stake their BTC without having to wrap it.

Further advancing this vision, Cardano’s light wallet, Lace, introduced BTC support earlier this year, allowing users to send, receive, and manage their Bitcoin directly within the platform. This integration also allows users to swap native BTC with other Cardano-based assets.

Interestingly, analysts suggest the project could also benefit Cardano significantly, with some forecasting that enabling Bitcoin DeFi might push ADA’s price above $20

DisClamier: This content is informational and should not be considered financial advice. The views expressed in this article may include the author’s personal opinions and do not reflect The Crypto Basic opinion. Readers are encouraged to do thorough research before making any investment decisions. The Crypto Basic is not responsible for any financial losses.

9 09, 2025

The coffee price repeats the positive closes – Forecast today – 9-9-2025
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The coffee price repeats the positive closes – Forecast today – 9-9-2025

By Editorial team of BIPNs|2025-09-09T11:10:57+03:00September 9, 2025|Forex News, News|0 Comments

Natural gas price ended the bullish correctional rally by testing the resistance at $3.210, then begin forming bearish waves, affected by the negativity of the indicators and providing negative momentum, to notice its stability near $3.100.

The continuation of facing negative pressures will confirm its surrender to the previously suggested scenario, to keep waiting for targeting $2.810 level, and breaking this barrier will extend the losses directly towards $2.620 reaching the next main target at $2.390.

The expected trading range for today is between $2.820 and $3.150

Trend forecast: Bearish

9 09, 2025

Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: Analysts Warn GBP Gains Limited Before Fed Cut
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Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: Analysts Warn GBP Gains Limited Before Fed Cut

By Editorial team of BIPNs|2025-09-09T11:09:54+03:00September 9, 2025|Forex News, News|0 Comments

Modified: Tuesday, 9 September 2025 08:00 BST

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Frank Davies

STORY LINK Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: Analysts Warn GBP Gains Limited Before Fed Cut

The Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate found support below 1.3500 on Monday and pushed towards 1.3540, helped by softer US bond yields and a weaker dollar index at 6-week lows. Analysts see Sterling locked in a near-term range, with momentum capped below 1.3590 ahead of the September Federal Reserve decision.

GBP/USD Forecasts: Range-Bound for Now

UoB said;

“Coming off the previous steep decline, the sharp rebound did not translate into a meaningful build-up in upward momentum. Overall, we view the current price movements as part of a broad range, likely between 1.3430 and 1.3595.”

Scotiabank echoed the range view;

“We look to a near-term range of 1.3480 and 1.3580.”

Both banks see a decisive break above 1.3590 as crucial for GBP/USD to build a stronger rally.

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Weaker US jobs data last week reinforced expectations that the Fed will cut rates in September, with markets pricing a 10% chance of a larger 50-point cut.

MUFG commented;

“There is clear evidence that the US labour market deteriorated sharply after President Trump’s Liberation Day tariffs announcement in April.”

Danske Bank was more cautious;

“While political pressure to accelerate policy easing inarguably complicates the outlook, we think risks are skewed towards slower, rather than faster, rate cuts given the risk of more persistent inflation.”

ING noted potential for a short-term dollar bounce;

“We think the US corporate tax payment deadline of 15 September could provide the dollar with some support this week. Seasonally, the dollar does OK in September. We suspect that the DXY could be driven a little higher this week, before a bearish switch into next Wednesday’s FOMC meeting.”

UK fiscal pressures remain in focus after the sharp rise in gilt yields earlier this month.

Rabobank warned;

“Fixing bloated fiscal positions without clobbering the economy and simultaneously finding ways to finance spending priorities has become a policy paradox. Is it simply ‘too late’ to fix? Or can out of the box economic thinking still find a solution?”

Scotiabank’s Shaun Osborne noted some upside for Sterling sentiment after the cabinet reshuffle;

“Markets appear to be endorsing the change, and risk reversals in the options market are showing signs of a shift following their recent dramatic (bearish) turn.”

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9 09, 2025

Amid the crop loss, unbridled imports lend a double blow to tea industry
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By Editorial team of BIPNs|2025-09-09T11:08:09+03:00September 9, 2025|Dietary Supplements News, News|0 Comments

Nilgiris: Amid massive crop loss due to incessant rain in July, around 55,000 small and medium team farmers in Wayanad and in the adjoining Nilgiri district of Tamil Nadu are facing another threat – the steep price drop due to unbridled imports.

According to the Tea Board of India (TBI) figures, the auction price of tea dust came down to an all-time low in July and August, which was reflected in the green leaf price that dropped to as low as ₹12 per kg in July, compared to around ₹16 per kg early this year. The tea leaf price was more than ₹20 for the majority of last year as tea production nosedived in the North East of the country due to hostile weather conditions.

Is import the real villain?
In normal circumstances, loss of production would restrict the supply, sending prices high as consumers would be chasing too few goods. But even when India’s tea baskets in the south and the northeast saw production dip, the prices did not come down. Industry players attribute this anomaly to the imports of low-quality tea from neighbouring Nepal and Kenya.

Farmers point out that in 2019, imports stood at 15.85 million kg, but by 2022, they had increased to 29.84 million kg.

Among the imports, tea from Nepal has been cited as the chief culprit. As per the Indo-Nepal Free Trade Agreement (2009), the tea imports from Nepal are tax-free.

According to TBI data, the total tea imports from January to October in 2024 were 16.47 million kg, of which 13.01 million kg came from Nepal, 1.63 million kg from Kenya, at an average import price of ₹165.

However, industry experts and leading farmers raise a suspicion on the veracity of the TBI import data, as figures for November and December 2023-2024 are missing. These months are lean harvest periods in India, particularly in the North East, which contributes the lion’s share of national production.

288% jump in Kenya imports
Data from the ‘Directorate General of the Commercial Intelligence and Statistics’ (DGCIS) shows that of the 33.8 million kg of tea imports in 2024, 11.53 million kg came from Kenya.

But according to the Tea Board of Kenya, India imported 13.7 million kg of Kenyan tea in 2024 – an increase of 288 per cent over the previous year (3.53 million kg in 2023). Experts believe the mismatch (of 2.17 million kg) may be due to the missing TBI import data for November and December.

However, the data clearly indicates that imports played a significant role in keeping the price down, which was not what the farmers had hoped for, as they were hoping for an upswing to help them recover part of their losses.

This has affected the small and medium farmers. “The small tea growers contribute more than 53 per cent of India’s total green leaf production and their interests must be protected,” said A K Sreejith, National Vice President of the Confederation of Indian Small Tea Growers’ Associations (CISTA). “In a recent meeting with the Commerce Ministry officials in New Delhi, we demanded 100 per cent tax on tea imports from Kenya and Nepal,” he added.

“We had also submitted a memorandum to fix a Minimum Sustainable Price of ₹35 per kg for green leaf to save the industry from complete collapse,” he added.

Low supply, lower prices
In July 2025, the tea production in South India was 20.36 million kg, a decline of 2.34 million kg compared to July 2024 (22.79 million kg). Industry figures suggest that the production in August was even lower than in July.

TBI data also shows that the weekly auction prices of tea in the Coonoor auction centre in Nilgiris hovered between ₹88 and ₹92 per kg in July and August. The average auction price of tea produced by the 16 factories belonging to the Tamil Nadu Small Tea Growers Industrial Cooperative Tea Factories Federation ( popularly known as INDCOSERVE), fell to ₹79.62 per kg in July.

“While corporate buyers grab the tea dust produced by the small growers for throwaway prices, outside the auction centre, one cannot buy tea dust for less than ₹200 per kg,” said Shaji Chelivayal, president, Federation of Small Tea Growers’ Association (FESTA). “The industry can be saved only if a Minimum Support Price (MSP) is announced for tea dust,” he added.

Agrarian families worst affected
The crash in prices following crop failure has dealt a sharp blow to farmers. For the three months in a row from June, INDCOSERVE factories saw the auction price for green leaf plummet to a low of ₹13 per kg just when incessant rain had caused an acute shortage of green leaves in South Indian plantations.

It is worth recalling that in 2024, the green leaf prices had crossed ₹20 per kg for many months, bringing cheer for farmers.

According to Rajeev M, Secretary, Kayyunni Small Tea Growers Association (KSTGA), the production cost for tea is more than ₹30/kg, as input costs have multiplied in recent years. “Now, most of the small-scale farmers have reduced the number of farm labourers to cope with the price drop,” he said.

“Even in the late 1990s, the price of green tea leaf was around ₹16-18,” he said. “Many have replaced tea with coffee, and many more are in the queue,” he added.

Tea economy at stake
In 2024, India exported 254.67 million kg of tea, earning ₹7,111.43 crore in revenue.

India’s tea plantations span over 6.19 lakh acres, producing on average 1,300 million kg annually. The ongoing crisis threatens the livelihoods of nearly 2.48 lakh small tea grower families spread across Northeast and South India.

As Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal informed the parliament, the country has over 12 lakh plantation workers employed in the organised tea sector, with many more engaged in the unorganised sector and small tea farms.