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Stock Market Highlights: Indian equity benchmarks opened in the red on Tuesday. At the open, Sensex fell nearly 200 points while NIfty was down nearly 50. Meanwhile, the rupee depreciated 2 paise to 96.00 against the US dollar at open, compared to Monday's close of 95.98 a dollar. At the close, Sensex was down 242 points while the Nifty fell 64 points.

Stock Market, Sensex Today, Nifty, Share Market: Highlights

Nvidia Raises Buyback Authorisation to $235 Billion Amid AI-Fuelled Growth: Expert View

Daniel Munday, Principal Analyst, VT Markets 

Nvidia just bumped its buyback authorisation by $150bn, taking the total to $235bn. It's worth being clear on one thing first: this isn't a tender offer in the traditional sense; nobody's being asked to sell shares back at a set price. It's open market buying, and Nvidia doing it at this scale signals that management sees the stock as attractively valued even after a 24% run over the past year.

A buyback of this size shrinks the float and mechanically lifts Earnings Per Share (EPS), regardless of what happens with the underlying business, on top of the AI demand story that's still driving actual revenue growth.

The bigger factor for investors to watch isn't the buyback itself; it's the valuation. At a $5.4 trillion market cap, any miss on capex guidance or a softer-than-expected quarter would likely draw a sharper reaction than usual given how much growth is already priced in.

Eternal Hospital launches #DilKiReportCard, a public awareness campaign led by Dr Ajeet Bana to make heart health a priority for young Indians

Young Indians track their steps, sleep and workouts. Yet many may be unaware of some of the most basic indicators of their heart health.

This World Heart Day, Eternal Hospital, a leading multispecialty hospital working towards cardiac care, has launched #DilKiReportCard, a public awareness campaign led by Dr Ajeet Bana to encourage young Indians to know, understand and act on the everyday indicators of their heart health.

The need for greater awareness comes against a well-documented pattern of cardiovascular disease occurring at younger ages among Indians.

RBI’s Repo Rate Outlook: Expert View

Raoul Kapoor, Co CEO, Andromeda Sales and Distribution

Current economic and geopolitical scenario suggest that the RBI may consider a 25-basis-point increase in the repo rate at the upcoming MPC meeting. However, given the ongoing festive season and the potential impact on consumer sentiment, the central bank may choose to defer the decision to the December 2026 MPC meeting.

A repo rate hike at this stage could negatively affect borrowing costs and market sentiment, particularly during Navratri and Diwali, when demand for retail loans, consumer finance and other forms of credit typically sees a significant increase. Deferring the decision could provide some support to festive-season consumption and overall economic activity.

India can add over 100 million long-term investors by 2035 as wealth creation expands beyond metros: EY Report

More than 100 million Indians could enter long-term investing by 2035, driven by rising participation from smaller cities, young investors, women and digitally connected households, as per EY India's latest report, 'Wealth Inclusion in India: Expanding Investor Participation Beyond Metro India'.

The opportunity is underpinned by a largely untapped base of financially connected consumers. India currently has over 550 million active UPI users. In comparison, around 62 million individuals invest in mutual funds and approximately 50 million actively participate in equity markets. The gap indicates that while digital access has scaled rapidly, broad-based wealth participation is still at an early stage.

The report states that the next wave of wealth creation is expected to emerge from multiple participation pools, including salaried households in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, women wealth creators, young professionals and Gen Z investors, among others.

Who Are Shashi And Ravi Ruia? The Brothers Behind Essar's $18-Billion US Bet

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CoinSwitch Turns Profitable in FY26 as Revenue Surges 150% to Rs 324 Crore

CoinSwitch turned profitable on an Adjusted EBITDA basis in FY26, with revenue growing 150% YoY to Rs 324.19 crore. Adjusted EBITDA increased over 50X to Rs 86.38 crore, while the Adjusted EBITDA margin expanded to 27% from 1% in FY25.

Key highlights:

  • Revenue increased by Rs 194.49 crore YoY to Rs 324.19 crore
  • Adjusted EBITDA rose from Rs 1.65 crore to Rs 86.38 crore
  • Operating costs grew 37% to Rs 270.07 crore, significantly slower than revenue growth
  • Revenue per employee more than doubled, while the employee base grew 11%
  • The company continued investing in technology, product, security and customer experience while maintaining operating cost discipline 
     

Commodity Update: Expert View

Gaurav Garg, Head - Research, Lemonn

Gold is recovering marginally to around $4,131 but remains near a seven-week low as expectations of higher-for-longer US rates keep yields elevated; markets are pricing a 72.5% probability of an October Fed rate hike. Silver is weaker near $60.42. Meanwhile, WTI has climbed to around $93.94 and Brent to $106.77 as renewed US-Iran tensions and concerns over Middle East supply disruptions support crude prices. For India, the rupee is under pressure around Rs 96/$, while elevated crude and US yields remain key risks for inflation and MCX commodities. Upcoming U.S. consumer confidence, job openings, ADP, PCE and NFP data will be important for the next move in gold, silver and the dollar

Varmora Granito IPO: Expert View

Shivani Nyati, Head of Wealth at Swastika Investmart LTD.

Varmora Granito made a positive debut at Rs 155 on NSE, a 4.73% premium over its IPO price of Rs 148. However, at around 60x post-listing P/E, valuation remains demanding. Investors holding the stock can maintain a stop loss around Rs 145, while fresh positions may be considered only after better price discovery and sustained earnings performance. The key levels to watch are Rs 148-145 on the downside and Rs 155-160 on the upside.
 

Olyv appoints Amod Kumar Choudhary as a Vice President - Business to drive its next phase of growth

Olyv, India's leading digital lending platform, has appointed Amod Kumar Choudhary as Vice President - Business. Amod will drive the company's business and growth initiatives.

The appointment brings together Amod's experience building consumer businesses at scale with his more recent fintech experience. At Olyv, he will work across the commercial side of the business, bringing together growth and marketing with business strategy, customer engagement and portfolio development.

Amod joins Olyv from OneCard, where he was the Chief Marketing Officer, with responsibility for the business P&L, customer acquisition, portfolio spend, revenue, product and proposition development, and consumer experience.

Amod played a key role in scaling customer acquisition and strengthening the platform's growth. He also drove significant growth in customer portfolio spend and EMI disbursements while leading key business and portfolio initiatives across platforms.

Bank of India Launches User-Level Programmable Digital Rupee with Auto-Issuance, Powered by Montran India

Bank of India has gone live with User-Level Programmable CBDC and Auto Issuance on its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) platform, built by Montran India, the companies announced today.  Built in line with Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) guidelines, the capability was formally announced in Mumbai.
The feature lets a user schedule automatic issuance of digital rupee to a beneficiary's CBDC wallet, at a set amount and frequency, while defining the purpose the funds can be used for. Instead of authorizing the same transfer by hand every month, the sender configures it once. The system handles the recurrence, and the funds carry their intended use with them.
A parent supporting a child studying in another city can replace the manual monthly transfer with a standing instruction: a fixed sum, credited to the child's CBDC wallet on the same date each month, spendable on tuition, meals and the other education expenses the parent approved in advance.
 

Nvidia's Confidence In AI demand: Expert View

Viram Shah, Founder and CEO, Vested
 
"Nvidia's $150 billion addition takes its remaining buyback authorisation to $235 billion through fiscal 2028. That is large in dollars, but about 4% of a company worth roughly $5.4 trillion. The more telling detail is the pace. Using the full amount on time means roughly doubling the rate of buybacks from the first half of this year, which assumes cash flows keep growing. It signals management's confidence in AI demand, backed by $74.4 billion of operating cash in six months. Investors should remember that an authorisation is not an obligation, and part of any tech buyback offsets employee share issuance. For Indian investors, buybacks also defer tax until sale, unlike dividends, which face 25% US withholding. Overall exposure to the AI theme matters more than any single corporate action."

SPGCL Commences Commercial Production at Mineral Beneficiation Unit in Morocco, Strengthening Integrated Mineral Operations

Sri Priyanka Geo Commex Limited (SPGCL) announces the commencement of commercial production at its Mineral beneficiation unit in Morocco, a facility set up to upgrade the quality and grade of Barite through gravity-based beneficiation.

At full capacity, the facility is expected to process approximately 72000 MT Per Annum of raw Barite.

The milestone strengthens the Group's integrated mineral operations in Morocco, adding a critical processing step between mining and international supply. By enabling gravity-based separation to improve Barite quality and grade before the material enters the downstream supply chain, the Mineral beneficiation facility increases value addition at source and gives the Group greater control over quality, processing and supply, rather than relying solely on the sourcing and supply of raw material.

ProHance Launches a Unified Platform for Actionable insights on Contingent Teams

ProHance, the AI-led Productivity Control Room platform for enterprises, today announced the launch of a platform for measuring and improving performance for outsourced and contingent teams.

For the first time, Enterprises will get a governance layer that provides independent unified proof of what their contingent workforce actually delivers, rather than supplier-reported artefacts providing a single source of truth to finance, delivery and vendor management teams. Now Enterprises can reallocate idle capacity, validate invoices, negotiate renewals based on evidence, flag delivery risk before it materialises, and provide audit teams with a defensible record.

Contingent workforce management has evolved from a function focused on vendor onboarding, contracts and compliance into a strategic capability that shapes cost, delivery and risk decisions across the enterprise.

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Amid AI Agents Going Rogue, Nvidia Launches New Security 'Kill Switch'

Anthropic said it has collaborated with Nvidia to develop additional layers of security. It also pitched a related tool called Claude Managed Agents. Read full report here

Stock Market News: Expert View

Gaurav Udani - Founder, Thincredblu 

Nifty is expected to open flat around 22,780, close to yesterday's low. With Nifty monthly expiry today, volatility is likely to remain elevated and sharp intraday swings can be expected.

The immediate support is at 22,650-22,750, while 22,900-23,050 will act as the key resistance zone. The market remains weak after the recent decline, and the bias is likely to remain cautious unless Nifty manages to reclaim the 22,900-23,050 zone.

Any recovery towards resistance can see selling pressure, while a decisive break below 22,650 can lead to further weakness. At the same time, if the 22,650-22,750 support zone holds, some short-covering recovery cannot be ruled out.

Given the monthly expiry, traders should expect higher volatility and let price action around these levels provide access to action rather than chasing sharp moves.

Nifty Fell 10% In 2 Years, But This Rs 1 Crore Portfolio Grew By Rs 16 Lakh. Here's How

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Balwaan Krishi Raises Rs 100 Crore in Series B to Accelerate Affordable Farm Mechanisation in India

Balwaan Krishi, one of India's fast-growing agricultural machinery companies, has raised Rs 100 crore in Series B funding to accelerate its next phase of growth across manufacturing, distribution and product development.
The round was led by First Bridge India Growth Fund Private Equity, with participation from other institutional investors. The transaction was advised by investment banking firm Right Pillar Advisors.

The fundraise marks an important milestone for Balwaan as it scales its position in India's growing farm mechanisation market. More than four lakh farmers currently use Balwaan equipment, validating demand for affordable machinery designed specifically for Indian farming conditions.

The new capital will be deployed across three strategic priorities: expanding domestic manufacturing capacity, strengthening Balwaan's dealer and service network across Southern India, and developing the next generation of farm equipment, enabled with predictive maintenance and IoT capability, including Power Weeders, Battery Sprayers and other mechanisation solutions.

Crypto Update By Harish Vatnani

Harish Vatnani, Head of Trade, ZebPay

"ETH/USDT daily market structure remains bullish but currently consolidating after the strong breakout from the 1,990- 2,000 zone toward $2,800. Price is forming lower highs below 2, 700 to 2,730 while holding above key support around $2,610. A breakout above $2,730 could open the way toward $2,800 , whereas a daily close below $2,610 would weaken the structure and expose 2,550 to 2,580 as the next support zone.

Technical Analysis

On the daily chart, ETH is moving within a short-term descending channel/contracting structure after rejecting the $2,800 high. Price is making lower highs along the descending upper trendline, while the lower side is being supported around the 2,580 area. Repeated rejection at the upper trendline indicates resistance, a daily breakout and close above the trendline around 2,700 would invalidate the immediate bearish channel structure and open the way toward $2,800. Conversely, rejection from the trendline followed by a break below the lower support would extend the correction toward $2,550 and potentially $2,430. The broader rising trendline/moving-average structure remains intact as long as the major support zones hold.

At the time of writing, ETH was trading at approximately $2,656.

Summary:
ETH is consolidating within a short-term descending channel after rejecting near $2,800. Price is repeatedly facing resistance at the descending trendline, while 2,580 acts as the key support zone. A breakout above the upper trendline would signal bullish continuation toward $2,800, while a breakdown below the lower support could extend the correction toward 2,550."

Crypto Update By Purvang Mashru

Purvang Mashru, Lead Analyst, BitDelta India

Bitcoin came under renewed pressure, falling 1.5% to $82,790, while Ethereum declined 0.6% to $2,658. The weakness extended across the market, with BNB, Solana, XRP, Dogecoin, Cardano and Avalanche all trading lower.

Chainlink was the notable exception. The token gained 8.0% to $15.25 and traded as high as $15.77. Excluding Chainlink, nine major cryptocurrencies averaged a 2.9% decline.

Selling was concentrated in higher-beta assets. Cardano fell 5.4%, Dogecoin 4.6%, Solana 4.3% and Avalanche 3.7%. Solana, BNB and XRP finished within 3% of their 24-hour lows, while Bitcoin retained only 13% of its intraday range. This indicates that buyers struggled to regain control before the Asian morning.

The international backdrop also turned more restrictive on 28 September. US-Iran tensions pushed Brent crude to a $105.28 settlement, while the US two-year Treasury yield reached 4.92% and the 10-year yield rose to 5.24%. The S&P 500 declined 0.8% and the Nasdaq fell 0.9%. Markets also priced a probability above 70% of another Federal Reserve rate increase in October.

Institutional flows offered some support. The completed US fund session dated 25 September recorded $134.5 million of Bitcoin ETF inflows and $87.0 million for Ether.

Bitcoin support is near $82,560, followed by $82,000. Resistance sits at $83,000 and $83,400. A reclaim of $83,400 with broader participation would improve the setup. A break below $82,560 would signal further deterioration.

Crypto Update By Avinash Shekhar

Avinash Shekhar, Co-founder & CEO, Pi42

"Bitcoin is trading around the $83,500 mark after giving back some of its recent gains, as rising US Treasury yields, higher oil prices and expectations of further monetary tightening keep risk appetite in check. Ethereum is holding near $2,680, while the broader crypto market is seeing similar consolidation after the strong run-up seen through the quarter.

For Bitcoin, the $82,000-$83,000 zone remains an important near-term support area, while a move back above $85,000 could help restore momentum towards the recent highs. With key US inflation and employment data due this week, macro cues are likely to remain the primary driver of volatility across crypto markets in the near term."

Stock Market News: Expert View By InvestorAi

The Thesis
Nifty 500 shed 1.6% and India VIX jumped over 12% as Brent held above $107 on stalled US-Iran talks over the Strait of Hormuz, dragging the rupee toward the 96 defense line RBI is actively guarding. That currency pressure is the real signal today: names with dollar-billed revenue turn rupee weakness into a tailwind instead of a cost.

Where We're Concentrated
The tilt is toward exporters and dollar-revenue businesses that benefit precisely when the rupee is under pressure: pharma names billing US and EU generics in dollars, a branded-food exporter selling into the Gulf and US, a media-tech firm on dollar contracts, and an oil-capex EPC play riding elevated crude into refining investment. FIIs sold big while DIIs absorbed the flow, a domestic-conviction signal into the selloff. The thesis breaks if Hormuz talks suddenly resolve and Brent slides back below $90 - that would remove both the currency cushion and the refining-capex urgency in one move.

Conviction Picks
Highest Conviction
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals
US-market generics billed in dollars turn rupee weakness into a margin tailwind as INR holds near the 96 defense line.
Jubilant Pharmova
CDMO and specialty exports carry the same currency cushion, more valuable with Brent still pinned above $107 a barrel.
LT Foods
Branded basmati exports to the Gulf and US price in dollars, a rupee-weakness beneficiary as import inflation bites.
Prime Focus
Global VFX and media-tech contracts settle in dollars, a lift precisely when oil-driven pressure weighs on the rupee.
Engineers India
EPC consultancy tied to refining and oil-capex work benefits as elevated crude sustains India's downstream pipeline.
One Thing to Watch
USD/INR pinned near 96 RBI's visible defense of that level is the tell for tomorrow - a decisive break above hands the export and pharma trade more room to run, while a slip back shows the intervention losing its grip.

Crypto Update: Expert Views

BTC is consolidating around $83K as investors reassess risk amid higher oil prices, with crude holding above $100 on renewed US-Iran tensions. The $84,000 level is now the key hurdle, and a decisive move above it could open the way toward $88,000. Meanwhile, $82,000 is shaping up as solid support. Institutional demand remains robust, with spot Bitcoin ETFs drawing $2.45 billion in net inflows last week, their strongest run since October 2025. With "Uptober" around the corner, the stage looks set for a constructive start to Q4 said CoinSwitch Markets Desk.

Bitcoin is consolidating around $83,000 after giving back much of last week's breakout above $86,000, as renewed US-Iran tensions pushed oil toward $108/barrel and Treasury yields to their highest since 2007. The move looks more like risk-off pressure and profit-taking than a fundamental reversal. However, liquidation risks are rising, with Binance showing $4.35 billion in long positions below current levels versus $1.65 billion in shorts above. Meanwhile, corporate demand remains strong, as Strategy adds 1,665 BTC and Strive adds 1,107 BTC. With October Fed hike odds at 64-70%, the US consumer confidence and job openings data will be key. Support is at $82,000 and $79,000, with resistance at 85,000 said Prateek Gupta, Head of Business, Mudrex.

Crypto Update By Riya Sehgal

Riya Sehgal, Research Analyst, Delta Exchange 

Crypto markets remain under pressure as higher U.S. Treasury yields, oil prices and expectations of another Fed hike weigh on risk assets.
Bitcoin is near $82.9K after failing to hold above $84K. On the 2-hour chart, BTC is below the 20, 50 and 100 EMAs. Support sits at $82K-$82.5K, a break could expose $80K-$80.6K. Resistance is at $83.8K-$85K.
Ethereum is near $2,655 and below its short-term moving averages. Support sits at $2,640, followed by $2,610-$2,625. Resistance remains at $2,680-$2,700.
Focus now shifts to US JOLTS data today, PCE inflation on Wednesday and the September jobs report on Friday. Stronger labor data could support Fed hike expectations and pressure crypto, while weaker data could ease yields and support risk assets.
Overall, the market is seeing volatility and repeated rebounds and rejections, but the move remains closer to macro-driven deleveraging and consolidation than a broad sell-off.

Stock Market News: Expert View

Hemang Gor, Senior Research Analyst - Derivatives and Technical Research, Axis Direct

The Nifty 50 closed Monday at approximately 22,780, down 1.6%, with Bank Nifty (-2.0%) dragging financials as surging global bond yields coincided with September quarter-end FII rebalancing, a period that historically amplifies Indian equity volatility. The S&P 500 (-0.77%), Nasdaq (-0.92%), and Dow (-0.67%) fell as CME FedWatch priced a 68% probability of a 25bp October Fed hike. The US 10-year yield at 5.24% extended to a fifth consecutive advance - the longest streak since yields broke above 5% earlier this month - reinforcing dollar-rate attractiveness over emerging-market risk.

Asia offers little relief. Japan's Nikkei 225 is down about 1% and South Korea's Kospi about 0.5%, while Australia's ASX 200 is little changed. Brent near $106 remains the key variable for India's import bill, inflation and rupee. Gold holds near $4,118 an ounce and silver near $60.7. GIFT Nifty at roughly 22,820 implies a flat-to marginal negative opening.

The bias is neutral with a cautious tilt. The undertone stays subdued while the index trades below 23,000. Immediate support lies at 22,750-22,700, and a break exposes 22,500. Resistance sits at 22,950-23,000, then 23,120. Any easing in crude or Treasury yields could help the market stabilise; otherwise, rallies risk fading.

Gold Market Review By Vikram Subburaj

Vikram Subburaj, CEO, Giottus.com

Indian bullion markets are seeing a sharp correction. Gold and silver are under pressure as global yields and the dollar move higher. On MCX, October gold was around Rs 1,46,815 per 10 grams in early trade on September 29. December silver was around Rs 2,27,390 per kg. Gold was down about 2.7%. Silver was down more than 3%.

The sell-off is mainly driven by global macro factors. Spot gold fell sharply on September 28. It touched around $4,111 an ounce before recovering slightly. US gold futures settled around $4,168. Silver also fell more than 4%. Higher US Treasury yields are weighing on bullion. Markets are also pricing a higher probability of another Fed rate hike. This increases the opportunity cost of holding assets that do not generate interest.

Higher crude prices are adding to inflation concerns. This could keep US monetary policy tighter for longer. A stronger dollar is another headwind for precious metals. The correction has also become visible in domestic prices. MCX October gold was around Rs 1.54 lakh per 10 grams on September 18. It is now close to Rs 1.47 lakh. Silver has also fallen sharply from the Rs 2.40 lakh-plus levels seen earlier this month.

For Indian investors, the rupee will remain important. A weaker rupee can cushion some of the decline in global bullion prices. The current volatility calls for patience. Long-term investors can consider staggered buying instead of trying to time the bottom. Leveraged traders should reduce exposure and use strict stop-losses. The next major triggers will be US inflation and employment data, Treasury yields, the dollar and crude prices.

Market Review By Vikram Subburaj

Vikram Subburaj, CEO, Giottus.com

Bitcoin is trading around $83,560, down about 1.25% in 24 hours, as the market digests higher US Treasury yields and rising oil prices. BTC has pulled back from its September 21 high of $86,617 and briefly slipped below $83,000. US spot Bitcoin ETF flows remain supportive, with about $2.98 billion in net inflows between September 17 and 25. However, derivatives positioning has weakened, with futures open interest moving towards yearly lows.

The broader crypto market is also seeing some cooling in large-cap altcoins. With the 10-year Treasury yield above 5.25% and key US inflation and employment data ahead, volatility could remain elevated.

Investors should avoid chasing short-term moves and watch the 82,000-83,000 support zone closely. ETF flows remain constructive, but macro data and yields could drive the next major move.

Commodities Update: Expert View

Akshat Siddhant, Lead quant analyst, Mudrex

Gold plunged nearly 4% to around $4,100-4,150/oz, a seven-week low, as oil surged toward $107/barrel after Trump rejected Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Cleveland Fed's Beth Hammack also warned that persistent inflation could condition consumers to accept higher prices, reinforcing the pressure on precious metals. Silver fell even more sharply to about $60.5/oz. Oil later eased to $93-94 as Saudi Arabia restored its East-West pipeline to roughly 3.5 million barrels/day, but ongoing US-Iran tensions continue to dominate supply concerns. The rupee weakened to around Rs 95.9/$ as higher oil, yields and a stronger dollar weighed on the currency.

Stock Market News: Expert View

Vaishali Patel, Senior Manager - Research- Technical Department at Jainam

Nifty witnessed sharp selling in the previous session and closed at 22,780.25, falling 1.56%, with the index breaking below the crucial 23,000 psychological support. U.S. markets ended sharply lower overnight, higher crude prices and Treasury yields raised concerns about inflation and the future path of U.S. interest rates
Asian markets are trading mostly lower, with investors cautious amid rising crude prices, higher bond yields and continued geopolitical uncertainty. Crude oil is likely to remain volatile, trading around the 8,911, with Middle East supply concerns keeping prices elevated. GIFT Nifty is trading lower around 22,810, down about 15 points, indicating a negative start for Indian equities.
Technically, the short-term structure remains weak, with the index forming lower highs and lower lows and trading below key moving averages. The immediate support is placed around 22,700, followed by 22,500; a decisive break below 22,700 could extend the decline further.
On the upside, 22,800-23,000 is likely to act as the immediate resistance zone, while 23,300-23,500 remains a stronger hurdle. RSI has slipped into the oversold zone, indicating extreme weakness, although this could allow for a short-term technical pullback.

Crypto Update By Nischal Shetty

Nischal Shetty, Founder, WazirX

"US manufacturing output strengthened, with the Dallas Fed production index reaching 29.5, signaling resilient economic demand and supporting crypto participation. However, Brent near $107 and Treasury yields above 5.23% increased inflation and funding pressures. Markets priced over a 70% chance of an October Fed hike, which could restrict liquidity for Bitcoin and altcoins. Weaker US and Asian equities kept investors selective. Overall, resilient growth supports crypto demand, while higher yields, oil prices and tighter policy limit near-term momentum across markets.

Bitcoin trades near $83,022 in a short-term pullback within a constructive daily structure. Immediate support lies around $81,700 - $82,000, while $83,200 - $83,500 forms resistance. Holding support could stabilize momentum; reclaiming resistance may restore buyer control, whereas a breakdown would shift attention toward the secondary 80,900-81,200 support region during the next trading session.

Ethereum trades near $2,664 in a constructive but cooling daily setup. Immediate support rests around $2,600 - $2,620, while $2,675 - $2,700 forms resistance around the psychological $2,700 level. Holding support may preserve buyer interest, though Futures traders should monitor volume, open interest and funding before interpreting another resistance test as confirmation of strength.

HBAR trades near $0.11986 after a pullback within a bullish daily structure, although RSI near 78 shows stretched momentum. Support sits around $0.112 - $0.114, with $0.100 - $0.102 secondary. Holding support may preserve strength, while $0.122 - $0.125 remains the immediate resistance zone for buyers.

US and Asian equities weakened, with the Nasdaq falling 0.92%, the S&P 500 losing 0.77% and the Sensex dropping 1.52%. The VIX rose 8.07% to 16.07, showing increased caution, while most Asian indices declined except Shanghai. Gold remained nearly flat, but oil gained 1.27%, keeping inflation concerns active. The broader setup may limit speculative flows, although crypto's round-the-clock liquidity and relative resilience could continue attracting investors seeking alternatives beyond traditional markets during volatile trading periods.

U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $23.8 million in net outflows, while Ethereum ETFs posted a modest $1.7 million net inflow. BlackRock led demand across both markets, with ETHA adding $50.37 million. Despite institutional buying, Bitcoin slipped toward $83,000- $84,000, while Ether held near $2,680. The muted reaction shows ETF inflows do not guarantee immediate gains, as macro pressure, geopolitical uncertainty, profit-taking, derivatives positioning and exchange supply can absorb fresh institutional demand in spot markets."

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