Japan has activated its first government-linked Bitcoin mining facility, deploying 4.5 megawatts of Canaan Avalon mining rigs to absorb surplus solar and wind power from a regional utility. The system dynamically adjusts hashing capacity in response to grid conditions, stabilizing loads and eliminating renewable curtailment. Industry analysts suggest the unnamed operator is likely Tokyo Electric Power Company, which has previously conducted similar trials.

Bitcoin declined 3.8% to $110,063 on October 28 following Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's indication that the central bank may pause rate cuts through 2025. Ethereum fell 3.6% to $3,853, while XRP dropped 4.1% to $2.51. Despite the selloff, Bitcoin ETFs recorded $202.48 million in net inflows, as Robert Kiyosaki warned of an approaching financial crisis.

Strategy (MSTR), the corporate Bitcoin holder led by Michael Saylor, is preparing to issue credit securities in international markets. CEO Phong Le announced the initiative during the Q3 earnings call, marking the firm's expansion into digital asset-based credit instruments beyond U.S. borders. The company reported operating income of $3.9 billion and net income of $2.9 billion for Q3, reversing year-ago losses.

A Japanese state-backed utility has deployed 4.5 MW of Canaan Avalon hydro-cooled mining rigs to absorb surplus renewable energy and stabilize the national power grid. The mining hardware functions as an adjustable load buffer, powering down during high demand and reactivating when renewable generation exceeds consumption. The project positions Japan as the 11th country with government-affiliated Bitcoin mining infrastructure.

Venezuela is developing a national banking infrastructure that will allow citizens to hold, transfer, and convert Bitcoin and stablecoins through regulated financial institutions. The system, expected to launch by December 2025, aims to formalize widespread informal crypto usage driven by hyperinflation. Financial technology provider Conexus, which processes nearly half of the country's digital transfers, is building the blockchain infrastructure to connect local banks with crypto networks.

Bitcoin is retesting the 0.85 supply quantile at $109,000, a threshold indicating 85% of circulating supply holds unrealized gains. Holding this level has historically triggered major rallies, while breaching it often leads to declines toward the 0.75 quantile at $98,000, data show. The cryptocurrency briefly dipped below this mark multiple times in recent sessions but recovered each time.

Bitcoin is trading near $109,700, approximately 20% below the power law model's fair value of $136,100, data show. The model places BTC within a rising channel with support at $48,300 and resistance near $491,800. Recent exchange-traded fund flows have introduced volatility that could drive price toward either boundary.

Bitcoin fell below $110,000 in a sharp decline that triggered panic selling following the Federal Reserve's 25 basis point rate cut and announcement regarding quantitative tightening. The cryptocurrency briefly tested $108,500 before attempting recovery. Analysts identify $117,000 as the Point of Control—the price zone with highest traded volume—which now serves as a key battleground for bulls seeking to re-establish momentum.