Blockchain security firm PeckShield reported an active exploit targeting Balancer and its protocol forks on November 3, resulting in losses exceeding $128 million. Ethereum sustained approximately $100 million in losses, followed by Berachain with $12.9 million. Balancer's total value locked fell 46% from $770 million to $422 million as the breach exposed vulnerabilities in the protocol's batch swap price calculation logic.

Bitcoin reached an intraday high above $116,000 on October 27, 2025, settling near $115,587 as Ethereum approached $4,200 and Solana crossed $200. The rally followed easing selling pressure and favorable macroeconomic developments, with on-chain data showing spot and futures cumulative volume delta flattening for the first time since the October 10 sell-off. The advance triggered approximately $365 million in short liquidations across derivatives markets, affecting over 100,000 traders.