Sequans Communications sold 970 BTC to redeem 50% of its $189 million convertible debt, reducing outstanding obligations to $94.5 million. The IoT semiconductor firm's remaining treasury holds 2,264 BTC, valued at approximately $240 million. Bitcoin trades near $102,000, down 2.45% in 24 hours, with technical indicators showing a descending wedge pattern and RSI at 31.

Bitcoin dropped 10% over the past week to retest $100,000, recording its weakest 30-day performance against the Nasdaq since July 2024. Despite bearish sentiment following October's $20 billion deleveraging event, easing monetary policy, potential 401(k) crypto access, and increased bank participation suggest the decline represents consolidation rather than a cycle peak, according to K33 Research.

Tokyo-listed Metaplanet withdrew $100 million on October 31 from its $500 million Bitcoin-backed credit facility. The loan represents approximately 3% of the company's $3.5 billion BTC reserves. Proceeds will fund additional cryptocurrency acquisitions, expand options trading operations, and potentially support share repurchases.

Bitcoin fell below $100,000 this week, pushing the Fear & Greed Index to 21 and erasing bullish forecasts in the $150,000–$200,000 range. Despite the sharp drop in investor confidence, on-chain data shows network fundamentals remain solid. Exchange withdrawals have increased, hash rate holds near 1.1 ZH/s, and $10.7 billion in stablecoins flowed into Binance, indicating the decline reflects sentiment rather than structural weakness.

Bitcoin fell below $100,000 on Nov. 5, 2025, touching an intraday low of $99,980 before recovering to around $101,700. The decline triggered over $1.7 billion in liquidations across exchanges, with more than $1.3 billion from long positions, data show. Analysts describe the move as a leverage reset rather than a fundamental market shift.

Bitcoin's sideways price action in 2025 represents a transition phase resembling a "silent IPO," with early holders selling to institutional buyers, according to Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan. He characterized this consolidation as a healthy maturation process that positions bitcoin for larger portfolio allocations as volatility declines and mainstream adoption expands.

Bitcoin is testing the 50-week moving average as prices fall below $110,000, a technical level that has historically preceded deeper corrections. The cryptocurrency has formed lower highs since reaching nearly $120,000 earlier this year, mirroring the pattern observed before the 2022 downturn. Analyst TradingShot notes the setup suggests Bitcoin may be entering a fresh bear cycle, with potential support near $80,000 if the key moving average fails to hold.

Tokyo-listed Metaplanet obtained a $100 million loan collateralized by its Bitcoin treasury on October 31, 2025. The financing utilizes 3 percent of the company's 30,823 BTC reserves. The loan carries no expiration date and draws on a $500 million credit facility announced October 28, 2025.