[LIVE] Crypto News Today: Latest Updates for Oct. 28, 2025 – Layer 2 Sector Tanks 4.4%, ETH Slips to $4K, BTC Below $114K

Cryptocurrency sectors saw a broad decline over the past 24 hours, with Layer 2 tokens leading losses after a strong ￰0￱ Layer 2 sector dropped 4.46%, led by steep falls in Merlin Chain (-16.8%), Zora (-7.58%), and Mantle (-5.43%). Bitcoin slipped 1% to $113,800, while Ethereum fell 2.5% below $4,000. Among outliers, Hedera rose 6.05% ahead of its expected Nasdaq ETF listing, and Trump-themed meme coins gained nearly 10%. However, analysts remain positive on the short term future of the market.

“The combination of easier monetary policy and a calmer global backdrop creates a powerful setup for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, which thrive in periods when liquidity is abundant and sentiment is improving,” said Markus Levin, co-founder of ￰1￱ what else is happening in crypto news today? Follow our up-to-date live coverage below.