BTC Markets VIP Desk Update as of 19th October 2026: • Oil prices surged as WTI crude topped US$100 (A$144), gaining more than 10% amid escalating tensions around the Strait of Hormuz. • US inflation reached 3.7%, reinforcing expectations of another Fed rate hike in December. • Technology stocks suffered a sharp sell-off, pushing the Nasdaq down 4.5% for its worst week since June. • Bitcoin fell 2.9% for the week, compared with a 4.7% decline across the broader crypto market. Bitcoin dominance climbed to approximately 60.7%. • US spot Ether ETFs recorded approximately US$320 million (A$460.80 million) in weekly net outflows, compared with US$228.4 million (A$328.90 million) for Bitcoin funds. • Story of the week: Two Bitcoin wallets dormant since 2013 moved a combined 416.69 BTC, worth approximately US$34 million (A$48.96 million), within seconds of each other. Read more: go.btcmarkets.net/3WxOlOK Subscribe to our newsletter: go.btcmarkets.net/3WxOlOK

BTC Markets is proud to be named a finalist in three categories at the 2026 Australian Digital Economy Awards, The DIGIs! • Digital Currency Exchange of the Year • The Blockies Award for Blockchain & Digital Asset Excellence • Emerging Leader of the Year (Under 35) - Anastasia Varlamova, People and Culture Manager We’re delighted to see our team and its contributions to Australia’s digital asset industry recognised, and we look forward to celebrating alongside this year’s finalists in Sydney on 27 November!

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What does Australia’s tokenisation timeline mean for institutions? The Reserve Bank's consultation on settlement infrastructure and the government's Financial Innovation Strategy have introduced new considerations for institutional investors and digital asset market participants. In his latest CCO Update, BTC Markets Chief Commercial Officer Paul Stonham discusses what these developments mean for counterparty due diligence, settlement risk and the April 2027 licensing deadline. Read the full article: go.btcmarkets.net/4i2Sstz

Beyond the week’s market movements, institutional interest in digital assets remains in focus. Businesses have reportedly accumulated approximately 193,000 BTC in 2026, while developments in tokenised bonds highlight the growing use of blockchain technology across traditional financial markets. From corporate balance sheets to financial market infrastructure, institutional adoption remains a key theme to watch. Read more in our latest Weekly Crypto Close: go.btcmarkets.net/4hXqX4u Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: go.btcmarkets.net/4jjNivu

Weekly market update: Institutional flows took centre stage as crypto ETFs recorded approximately US$1.25 billion (A$1.79 billion) in weekly outflows, their largest withdrawals since June. Bitcoin declined 3.19% to US$88,773 (A$126,946), while total crypto market capitalisation fell 3.74% to US$2.8 trillion (A$4 trillion). Major altcoins saw steeper declines, with SOL down 8.43%, LTC falling 8.56% and XRP retreating 7.25%. Read our full update: go.btcmarkets.net/4yjQz1I Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: go.btcmarkets.net/4zpYAD5

The Australia FIX Conference 2026 will take place on 22 October at The Fullerton Hotel Sydney, where industry leaders will discuss the latest developments in financial markets and trading infrastructure.   BTC Markets Chief Commercial Officer Paul Stonham will moderate the panel “From Pilots to Market Infrastructure: Tokenisation Becomes Real.” The discussion will cover the progress of tokenisation in financial markets, its potential for institutional adoption and key considerations around custody, liquidity, interoperability, digital identity and regulation.   Learn more: go.btcmarkets.net/4rRw7U1

“The defining shift in 2026 is that crypto stopped being a retail story.” BTC Markets Head of Risk and Compliance Nicolas Gilardi highlights the growing role of digital assets beyond trading in Chainalysis’ latest report. Australia recorded US$40 billion in institutional-platform inflows during the reporting period, with activity spanning market makers, OTC desks, custody and collateral providers. Read the full report: go.btcmarkets.net/4yA8thr

Bitcoin’s familiar three-letter ticker has an unexpected connection to Bhutan. Under ISO 4217, the standard behind currency codes such as AUD and USD, “BT” belongs to the Himalayan kingdom. It is also one of the few countries to have mined Bitcoin, using its abundant hydropower resources. So how did BTC become Bitcoin’s universally recognised ticker, and why does XBT still appear in parts of traditional finance? We unpack the story in this week’s VIP Desk. Read more: go.btcmarkets.net/4y8DLer Subscribe to our newsletter: go.btcmarkets.net/3UefXYx

BTC Markets VIP Desk Update as of 5th October 2026: • Bitcoin stayed rangebound as US bond yields climbed to levels not seen in more than two decades. • A weaker US jobs report pulled expectations for an October Fed rate hike sharply lower. • The SEC proposed a new crypto custody framework for advisers and regulated funds, while clearing listing rules for six leveraged products. • The Fear & Greed Index remained in “Greed” at 70, while Bitcoin dominance held near 57.9%. • The next two weeks bring Fed minutes, key Treasury auctions and US CPI as markets continue to assess the rates outlook. • Story of the week: Bitcoin’s familiar BTC ticker shares its first two letters with Bhutan, one of the few countries to have mined Bitcoin using surplus hydropower. Read more: go.btcmarkets.net/4dmukAw Subscribe to our newsletter: go.btcmarkets.net/4xZyTIk #BTCMarkets #Bitcoin #BTC #Crypto #Finance

ICYMI: Ripple USD (RLUSD) is now available to trade on BTC Markets. RLUSD is Ripple’s U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin, supported one-to-one by reserves including cash deposits, short-term U.S. Treasuries and other cash equivalents. Learn more about RLUSD: go.btcmarkets.net/4dMx6iy Start trading: go.btcmarkets.net/4yubCzt

Institutional adoption is accelerating across the region. The region’s two largest crypto economies, Singapore and Australia, saw their institutional activity expand, with Singapore recording the biggest increase as institutional-platform activity rose 94%. BTC Markets Head of Risk and Compliance Nicolas Gilardi told Chainalysis: “The defining shift in 2026 is that crypto stopped being a retail story. 2025 was about who was buying. 2026 is about what the asset is being used for — as collateral, as settlement, as a tokenised instrument.” Read the full Chainalysis report: go.btcmarkets.net/47sTdHf

Institutional adoption is accelerating across the region. The region’s two largest crypto economies, Singapore and Australia, saw their institutional activity expand, with Singapore recording the biggest increase as institutional-platform activity rose 94%. BTC Markets Head of Risk and Compliance Nicolas Gilardi told Chainalysis: “The defining shift in 2026 is that crypto stopped being a retail story. 2025 was about who was buying. 2026 is about what the asset is being used for — as collateral, as settlement, as a tokenised instrument.” Read the full Chainalysis report: chainalysis.com/blog/central…

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A new stablecoin trading pair has landed on BTC Markets. RLUSD is Ripple’s U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin, supported one-to-one by reserves including cash deposits, short-term U.S. Treasuries and other cash equivalents. Learn more about RLUSD: go.btcmarkets.net/4xS3GXo Start trading: go.btcmarkets.net/3TC6GJo

RLUSD is now live and ready to trade on BTC Markets. You can now trade RLUSD/AUD on our platform. Ripple USD (RLUSD) is Ripple’s U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin, designed to maintain a stable value of one U.S. dollar. Learn more about RLUSD: go.btcmarkets.net/4hSpU6Y Start trading: go.btcmarkets.net/4hSpVI4 #BTCMarkets #RLUSD #RippleUSD #Stablecoins #Crypto

Weekly market update: Bitcoin ended the week at US$84,472 (A$120,795), up 4.06%, while the total crypto market cap rose 3.98% to US$2.87 trillion (A$4.10 trillion). Altcoins recorded stronger gains, with SOL, LINK and XRP outperforming Bitcoin, while Litecoin climbed 21.35% over the week. Institutional demand also returned, with US spot Bitcoin ETFs attracting around US$2.4 billion (A$3.43 billion) in weekly inflows, alongside strong demand for Ether and Solana products. Read our full update: go.btcmarkets.net/4hwdoc2 Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: go.btcmarkets.net/4rxBk3r

A computer designed to fly astronauts to the Moon once tried its hand at Bitcoin mining. In 2019, engineer Ken Shirriff programmed a restored Apollo Guidance Computer to run Bitcoin’s mining algorithm. It managed one hash every 10.3 seconds, meaning it would take roughly a million times the age of the universe to find a single block. Today, Bitcoin’s network runs at around 934 exahashes per second. At that scale, the Apollo computer’s odds stretch to roughly 13 million times the age of the universe per block. One of the defining computers of the space age, outmatched by the scale of the network now securing Bitcoin. Read more: go.btcmarkets.net/4yc8MPv Subscribe to our newsletter: go.btcmarkets.net/46FxyLO

Following Bitcoin’s rally to an eight-month high, BTC Markets Crypto Analyst Rachael Lucas (@Rachael_M_Lucas) shared her outlook on what is driving the move and the key level to watch next. “It looks like mechanics before conviction. Bitcoin cleared the top of its September range into a dense band of short liquidation levels, and forced buying did the rest,” Rachael said. “$84,000 is the level that matters. It was the breakout, and it should now hold as the floor if this is a regime change rather than a short squeeze.” Read the full article on Bloomberg, published 22 September 2026: bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

BTC Markets VIP Desk Update as of 21st September 2026: • Bitcoin recovered above US$80,000 (A$112,000) after the Fed delivered its first rate hike since 2023. • US spot Bitcoin ETFs ended the week marginally positive after a US$433 million (A$606.2 million) Friday inflow. • Sentiment remained in “Greed”, with the Fear & Greed Index at 70, while CoinGecko’s sentiment gauge showed 49 (“Neutral”). • The CLARITY Act fell short of the 60 votes needed to advance in the US Senate, but Bitcoin’s reaction proved relatively short-lived. • The week ahead brings US activity, PMI, labour and consumer data as markets assess the economy following the Fed’s September hike. • Story of the week: A restored Apollo Guidance Computer once ran Bitcoin’s mining algorithm at just one hash every 10.3 seconds. Today’s network operates at roughly 934 exahashes per second. Read more: go.btcmarkets.net/4y561iC Subscribe to our newsletter: go.btcmarkets.net/4y6bDcD