On the night of October 11, cryptocurrency markets experienced a massive crash: almost all coins from the top 100 fell by 30-60% in an hour, accompanied by record liquidations and panic selling.
According to CoinDesk, the market liquidated about $16 billion in leveraged long positions in major cryptocurrencies.
The sudden announcement by the US of a 100% tariff on imports of critical software from China heightened anxiety and triggered a massive sell-off of assets.
Bitcoin fell by about 7–8%, and Ethereum by more than 12% in a few hours.
CoinGlass recorded the liquidation of $8 billion in long positions on the cryptocurrency market in 24 hours.
Many users note that this flash crash was one of the sharpest in market history: most altcoins fell by 30-60% before the market attempted to recover.
The main reasons for the sharp collapse are:
Leveraged liquidations
Market participants often trade with leverage. When prices move sharply, the system automatically closes positions, which amplifies the downward momentum.
Macroeconomic and geopolitical shocks
The US decision to impose tariffs on Chinese technology products is perceived as an escalation in the trade war, which intensifies the outflow from risky assets.
Correlation with stock markets and the dollar
The strengthening of the dollar and the outflow of capital from risky assets is another factor of pressure.
Liquidity opacity in some assets
During a mass exit from the market, stable liquid assets (BTC, ETH) “drag down” less liquid altcoins, which “break” more strongly.
Panic and market psychology
A fall of this magnitude often triggers a chain reaction: when some start selling, others are forced to follow suit to avoid heavy losses.
Fixygen analysts suggest that a multi-process bottoming out is expected in the coming days, especially on weekends when liquidity is lower. According to some analysts, Bitcoin could rise by up to 21% during the week if the mood is favorable. The main benchmark for recovery is maintaining support in the $109-110 thousand range for BTC.
Source: https://www.fixygen.ua/news/20251011/pozhezha-na-rinku-kriptovalyut-oglyad-vid-fixygen.html
Unrealized exchange commodities, growing losses in dry milk and butter production, and falling butter prices in Europe and worldwide are holding back the growth of raw milk prices in Ukraine, according to the Association of Milk Producers (AMP).
The industry association noted that the average purchase price of extra-grade milk as of October 6 was UAH 17.45/kg excluding VAT, which is UAH 0.1 more than in the previous month, Prices for premium milk (UAH 17.15/kg excluding VAT) and first-grade milk (UAH 16.80/kg excluding VAT) remained unchanged.
“Prices also remained stable compared to the results of monitoring in the second half of September. Compared to the same period last year, the price of extra grade milk decreased by 25 kopecks,” experts noted.
According to AVM analyst Georgiy Kukhaleishvili, many factors are holding back the growth of raw milk prices in Ukraine. Currently, the supply of exchange goods on the domestic market exceeds demand. Milk processing enterprises have been working at full capacity since mid-August after the suspension of milk exports to the EU following the exhaustion of quotas. At the same time, demand on the domestic market remains low due to a decrease in the number of consumers and a reduction in the purchasing power of the population. Sales of dairy products in supermarkets are growing only when promotional discounts are offered. Warehouses in Ukraine are almost completely filled with exchange goods, which puts pressure on milk prices.
According to the ABM, the situation with butter in the EU is indicative, as it has fallen in price by 24% over the past two months due to the arrival of American butter on the European market at a price of EUR 5,000/ton. In such conditions, European traders are not interested in buying Ukrainian butter, which costs more than American butter. The increase in electricity costs affects the growth of the cost of Ukrainian products and makes it difficult to compete with Americans in the European market, analysts explain.
In Ukraine, in the second half of October, there is a possibility of a maximum price reduction for extra-grade and higher-grade raw milk due to the growing unprofitability of dry milk and butter production at milk processing enterprises and a decline in world prices for butter, they predict.
“However, on October 13, new quotas for the export of dairy products to the EU for Ukrainian companies are expected to be signed. Quotas for butter have increased from 5,000 tons to 7,000 tons, as well as for dry milk. Dairy exports to the EU are expected to resume on October 28, after the quotas come into force in 15 days, which may curb the fall in raw milk prices in Ukraine,” the ABM notes.
In January-September of this year, Ukraine increased its exports of processed cast iron in physical terms by 62.2% compared to the same period last year, to 1 million 401,147 thousand tons.
According to statistics released by the State Customs Service (SCS) on Wednesday, during the specified period, cast iron exports in monetary terms increased by 65.4% to $548.121 million.
At the same time, exports were mainly to the United States (79.62% of shipments in monetary terms), Italy (9.64%), and Turkey (3.13%).
In the first nine months of this year, the country imported 38,000 tons worth $76,000 from Germany (51.32%) and Brazil (48.68%), while in January-September 2024, 25 tons of pig iron worth $60,000 were imported.
As reported, on March 12 of this year, in accordance with President Donald Trump’s decision, the US began imposing a 25% tariff on imports of Ukrainian steel products, except for cast iron.
In 2024, Ukraine reduced its exports of processed cast iron by 3.4% in physical terms compared to 2023, to 1 million 290.622 thousand tons, and by 6.1% in monetary terms, to $500.341 million. Exports were mainly to the US (72.64% of shipments in monetary terms), Turkey (8.03%), and Italy (7.30%).
For the whole of 2024, the country imported 38 tons of pig iron worth $90 thousand from Germany, while for the same period in 2023, it imported 154 tons of pig iron worth $156 thousand.
In January-September of this year, Ukrainian mining companies reduced their exports of iron ore raw materials (IORM) by 4.4% in physical terms compared to the same period last year, from 25 million 250,417 thousand tons to 24 million 145,038 thousand tons.
According to statistics released by the State Customs Service (SCS) on Wednesday, foreign currency proceeds from iron ore exports decreased by 16.7% during this period, from $2 billion 175.032 million to $1 billion 812.831 million.
Exports of raw materials were mainly to China (44.83% of shipments in monetary terms), Slovakia (16.9%), and Poland (16.58%).
In addition, in January-September 2025, Ukraine imported mineral resources worth $80,000 in the amount of 107 tons from the Netherlands (55%), Italy (28.75%), and Norway (16.25%), while in the same period last year it imported 813 tons worth $248,000.
As reported, in 2024, Ukraine increased its exports of raw materials by 89.8% compared to 2023, to 33 million 699.722 thousand tons, and foreign exchange earnings grew by 58.7%, to $2 billion 803.223 million UAH.
In 2024, Ukraine imported mineral resources worth $414,000 in a total volume of 2,042 tons, while in 2023, 250 tons of these raw materials were imported worth $135,000.
In 2023, Ukraine reduced its exports of raw materials by 26% in real terms compared to 2022, to 17 million 753,165 tons. Foreign exchange earnings amounted to $1 billion 766,906 million (a decrease of 39.3%). A total of 250 tons of mineral resources were imported for $135,000.
According to official information from the National Bank of Ukraine, the financial company LIBERTY FINANCE has passed the NBU inspection and continues to provide financial services in accordance with current legislation.
We would like to note that we have not received any official decisions from the Regulator, but we confirm our readiness to cooperate as an open and transparent company. All comments will be taken into account in a timely manner, which will further improve the current standards of quality and speed of service.
We would also like to emphasize that our operations are continuing as usual, and LIBERTY FINANCE customers have uninterrupted access to our secure and reliable financial services.
For reference. FC LIBERTY FINANCE is one of the largest operators in the Ukrainian currency exchange market and is also one of the largest taxpayers in its segment.
https://libertyfinance.com.ua/news/
Sound familiar? You have a solid vocabulary, you understand verb tenses, but when you start speaking, something goes wrong. People ask you to repeat yourself, you mix up words, and you feel like you don’t sound “English” despite all your efforts. This is one of the most common problems for adults learning English, and you are not alone.
The good news is that it’s not a lack of talent for languages. It’s a matter of physical habit. Your speech apparatus has been trained for years to pronounce the sounds of your native language, and now it needs a little “reprogramming.”
And you don’t need hours of boring exercises to do this. Just 15 minutes a day is your investment in the confidence, clarity, and naturalness of your English. This article is your personal fitness plan for your facial muscles, which will help you not only speak, but sound so that you are heard and understood the first time around.
If you’ve ever tried to say “three” and it came out as ‘sree’ or “tree,” know that it’s not your fault. It’s a scientific phenomenon called fossilization. Your brain and muscles are so accustomed to the sounds of Ukrainian that they automatically try to “simplify” unfamiliar English sounds, replacing them with familiar analogues.
To break this code, you need to understand three main differences between the sounds of our languages:
Our 4-week plan is built on these three pillars so that you can master the new “mechanics” of speech step by step.
Ready for transformation? Each day is a micro-training session consisting of three parts: 5 minutes of warm-up, 7 minutes of main task, and 3 minutes of practice and reinforcement.
Your mission: Prepare your articulatory apparatus for new, unfamiliar movements.
What we do: We start with a warm-up for the lips, tongue, and jaw. During the main part, we focus on sounds that are similar but not identical. For example, the English [p], [t], [k] are pronounced with a breath (aspiration), as if you were blowing out a candle. Practice by saying: pen, ten, key. To reinforce, record yourself on a voice recorder reading a simple text. This is your “point A.”
Your mission: Master sounds that do not exist in Ukrainian and learn to distinguish between similar vowels.
What we do: This week is dedicated to the “superstars” of English phonetics.
● Sounds /θ/ and /ð/: place the tip of your tongue between your teeth and gently blow air. For /θ/ (think, bath) — just air, for /ð/ (this, mother) — add your voice.
● Sound /w/: round your lips as if for a kiss and quickly open them. This is not the Ukrainian [в]! Practice: we, what, wine.
● Minimal pairs: Your secret weapon. Repeat pairs of words that differ by one sound to train both your tongue and your ear: ship/sheep, sit/seat, bad/bed, cat/cut.
Focus of the week: Stop speaking monotonously and start sounding like a native speaker.
What we do: Focus on the music of speech.
● Stress rhythm: Take a sentence and emphasize only the important (meaningful) words with your voice: “I went to the store to buy some milk.” Pronounce function words (I, to the, to, some) quickly and indistinctly.
● Intonation: Practice an upward tone for yes/no questions (“Are you ready?➚”) and a downward tone for informational questions and statements (“It’s a beautiful day➘”).
● Shadowing technique: This is your main tool. Turn on a 30-second audio recording (podcast, news) and repeat after the speaker in sync, trying to imitate their rhythm, pauses, and intonation. Don’t try to pronounce everything perfectly, just “dance” to the rhythm of their voice.
Your mission: Automate your new skills so that they become second nature.
What to do: The main exercise this week is “Shadowing”. Gradually increase the length of the excerpts to 1-2 minutes, using dialogues from movies and TV shows. Add reading aloud, but now consciously apply the rules of rhythm and intonation. At the end of the week, make a final recording of the same text as in the first week. Compare. You will be amazed at the difference!
Four weeks is a powerful start, but the path to mastery is a marathon. Here’s what will help you keep going.
Voice recording is your most honest feedback. Listen to yourself and analyze:
● Did I pronounce the /θ/ sound correctly in the word “think”?
● Is the rhythm of the sentence correct? Did I emphasize the article “the”?
● Was there a rising intonation in the question?
Modern AI tools, such as Pronounce AI, can analyze your pronunciation in real time and give you instant advice.
Use your smartphone as a trainer:
● Pronunciation apps: ELSA Speak is a pocket speech therapist that evaluates your pronunciation and gives you specific exercises.
● General language apps: Babbel and Memrise have listening and speech recognition features that will help you reinforce the correct pronunciation of words.
● Online dictionaries: check the pronunciation of new words in dictionaries such as Longman or WooordHunt, which offer audio versions of both British and American pronunciation.
Remember: your goal is not perfect pronunciation, but clear and confident speech. A slight accent is part of your identity. But when you control the sounds, rhythm, and intonation, you control the impression you make.
If you feel like you need support, Business Language is always there to help.
Consistency is more important than intensity. Those 15 minutes a day are not a boring chore, but an exciting game in which you discover new possibilities for your voice. Start today, and in a month you will hear the difference. And most importantly, others will hear it too.
