100 Days of #Bitcoin, Day 55

**Kraken Weekly Highlights:** - Co-CEO Arjun Sethi appeared on Pond Talk podcast - **Security Alert**: Scammers impersonating Kraken recruiters - users advised to stay vigilant - xStocks launches tokenized equities and ETFs on Telegram platform Stay safe and verify any recruitment communications directly through official Kraken channels.

**Major crypto developments this week:** - **HBAR surges** following its ETF debut, marking another milestone for institutional crypto adoption - **XRP whales active** with significant movements detected across major wallets - **JPMorgan embraces crypto collateral**, now accepting BTC and ETH for institutional services These developments signal growing institutional acceptance of digital assets, with traditional banking giants like JPMorgan expanding their crypto services while new ETF products provide easier access for retail investors.

**October 2025 failed to live up to its "Uptober" reputation**, marking one of the worst performing Octobers in recent crypto history. Traditionally, October has been a strong month for cryptocurrency markets, earning the nickname "Uptober" among traders and investors. However, this year's performance has raised questions about whether seasonal patterns still hold. **Key concerns emerging:** - Market sentiment remains cautious heading into November - Traditional seasonal trends may be losing reliability - Investors questioning if this signals broader market weakness The disappointing October performance has left many wondering if this represents a temporary setback or indicates more challenging conditions ahead for the crypto market. *Analysis suggests traders should monitor key support levels as the market enters November.*

**FF token by FalconStable is now available for trading on Kraken**, marking the launch of their universal collateralization system. The token transitioned from post-only mode to full trading capabilities today. **Geographic restrictions apply** to the listing. - Universal collateralization feature now unlocked - Full trading begins after post-only period - Available through Kraken's standard trading interface Traders can access FF through [Kraken's platform](https://p.k.xyz/9f1e/FALCONF) with standard trading pairs and features.

**Kraken has offered to list two major tokens** from the Hyperliquid ecosystem on launch day: - **USDH**: A Paxos-issued stablecoin with free USD on/off ramps - **HYPE**: Hyperliquid's native token The listing is **pending approval** through Kraken's standard diligence process. This partnership connects three major players: - Kraken (major exchange) - Hyperliquid (DeFi protocol) - Paxos (regulated stablecoin issuer) **Background context**: Hyperliquid recently added USDT support in August, allowing permissionless asset listings and tapping into the world's largest stablecoin liquidity.