[LIVE] Crypto News Today: Latest Updates for Oct. 09, 2025 – Bitcoin Holds $122K, Ethereum Dips Below $4.5K as BSC Meme Coins Drive Record Volume

Crypto market is showing mixed signals today as Bitcoin broke through $122,000, holding above $120K after a 0.41% gain, while Ethereum slipped below $4,500 following a minor 0.2% ￰0￱ 2 tokens led gains with Mantle up 19% and Arbitrum up 1.2%, while AI, Meme, and DeFi sectors also posted moderate advances. Meanwhile, activity on Binance Smart Chain (BSC) surged, with its 24-hour trading volume surpassing Solana’s amid strong interest in Chinese-themed meme tokens. However, most saw slight price declines, with Binance Life, 4, and Xiao He posting significant trading volumes but weakening market ￰1￱ warn that many of these meme tokens lack real utility, making them highly ￰2￱ what else is happening in crypto news today?

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