According to posts and short clips published on October 17, 2025, social media personality Andrew Tate warned that Bitcoin could fall to $26,000 before a bottom forms.

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His clip argues that as long as many traders expect quick rebounds and hold long bets, the market can keep sliding until optimism is gone.

But, it was the “car crash” and “losing your entire family” and having an arm amputated in an accident part that sounded disturbing. It was all a metaphor about the reality of investing in Bitcoin and that everything could get worse. At least, in the way he sees it.

On Psychology & Risk

Tate’s message was mostly dark and foreboding. He spoke about pain, suffering and how too much expectation can wreck people’s dreams. His message enters on market psychology: too many people still thinking price won’t go lower, which is the worst part — and that keeps risk alive.

He framed the move as a capitulation or “amputation” — a moment when traders finally give up and positions are cleared. Several crypto outlets picked up the clip and reposted short videos of his comments across X and Instagram.

Market data gives context to why his warning grabbed attention. Bitcoin recently pulled back from highs earlier in October and traded near the $106,000–$107,000 area on October 17, with large liquidations hitting futures and options desks.

BITCOIN IS GOING TO $26,000 pic.twitter.com/Ng8ntmjWow

— Andrew Tate (@Cobratate) October 17, 2025

Reports show hundreds of millions cleared from leveraged positions in the recent sell-off. That kind of forced selling can amplify moves in either direction.

Market Moves And Data Points

Other outlets pointed out outflows from spot Bitcoin ETFs on days when prices slid, evidence that institutional flows can swing quickly and affect liquidity.

Some coverage named single-day ETF outflows in the hundreds of millions, underscoring how fragile demand can look in a down leg. At the same time, a few market vets argued that these drops create buying chances for longer-term players.

Observers split on probability. Some analysts warn that a deep correction is possible if broad liquidity dries up or if macro shocks hit risk assets.

Others note that structural change — like larger custody flows and ETF frameworks — creates more buyers than in past cycles, which could make a plunge to $26,000 unlikely without a major external shock.

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What Traders Should Watch

Meanwhile, key numbers to watch are support near four-figure and five-figure levels that traders have flagged this week, liquidations across futures, and ETF flows in and out of spot products.

Momentum indicators versus gold and on-chain metrics have also been highlighted by some outlets as signs of whether sellers are exhausted or just getting started.

In short, Tate’s $26,000 call is a bold, simple forecast built on a sentiment argument. It is newsworthy because it came from a widely followed figure and because crypto is volatile right now. But it is one scenario among many.

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Rumors linking Apple to a massive XRP purchase are circulating rapidly through the cryptocurrency community. A post on X claims that Apple is about to announce a billion-dollar buy of the digital asset, and the claim immediately captures attention online. But while some traders show excitement, one well-known XRP supporter pushes back against the story. 

XRP Influencer Dismisses Apple’s $1.5 Billion Buy Claim

The claim about Apple spending billions on XRP gets a sharp response from XRP influencer Cobb, who is very active on X. Quoting the rumor, Cobb writes, “Are the ‘rumors’ in the room with us right now?” His comment mocks the story, comparing it to seeing ghosts, and points out that there is nothing substantial to support the claim.

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For many years, Apple avoided crypto completely and even placed restrictions on iOS that blocked in-app purchases involving digital tokens. Those limits were only lifted by Apple earlier this year. At the same time, some in the industry saw that as a bullish sign. However, lifting restrictions is very different from making a $1.5 billion buy of a single coin.

The influencer’s response also suggests that if Apple were to enter the crypto market, XRP might not be its first choice. Bitcoin, with its trillion-dollar market value, or Ethereum, with its massive role in decentralized applications, would make far more sense for a company like Apple. Both assets are widely used by companies and even governments, unlike XRP, which remains tied more closely to its own community.

By dismissing the rumor in such a direct way, Cobb shows how careful even strong supporters of XRP can be when faced with bold but unverified claims.

Rumor Of Apple’s XRP Buy Circulates On X

The rumor itself begins with a tweet from Dominus XRP Syndicate, an account with more than 45,000 followers. In the post, the user claims, “Strong rumors are circulating that Apple could be announcing a $1.5B $XRP purchase today.” The size of the account’s following helps the message spread quickly, drawing immediate attention in the XRP community.

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However, as the conversation progresses, the lack of confirmation becomes apparent. Apple has never shown any public interest in making such a large, speculative buy, and the company has a reputation for being very cautious with big financial moves, showing little sign of embracing digital assets in such a direct way. 

The idea of one of the world’s most valuable companies holding XRP excites traders, even though nothing official supports the claim. Without a statement from Apple itself, the claim remains nothing more than speculation on social media. Although it has removed past restrictions on crypto, a billion-dollar XRP buy seems highly unlikely without clear evidence.

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