Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) co-founder Vitalik Buterin has reversed his long-held view that layer-2 solutions should be the primary engine for scaling the network, arguing that the approach no longer makes sense in its current form. In a concise post on X, he said a “new path” is needed as the Ethereum m

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has executed a series of on-chain transactions, selling approximately 700 ETH worth over \$1.6 million in recent days. Blockchain data reveals a portion of the proceeds was directed to Kanro, his philanthropic vehicle for public health research, continuing a long-standing pattern of using crypto assets for charitable causes. Critically, this move follows a public statement outlining a "period of mild austerity" and a strategic withdrawal of funds for l

In early 2026, a deal shocked the world: the UAE royal family invested $500 million in a cryptocurrency company owned by the Trump family, and a few months later, the U.S. government approved the export of 500,000 of the most advanced NVIDIA AI chips to this Gulf nation. On the surface, these are two separate business and political news stories. But on a deeper level, they together form a milestone declaration—a surprising "coming of age" ceremony for the nearly two-decade-long social and technological experiment of cryptocurrency. This coming of age celebration is not a tribute to its ideals of decentralization but marks its complete "capture" by traditional power structures, which have begun to serve them. The story of cryptocurrency begins with an escape. It was born from the cypherpunk mailing list, growing out of a rebellion against central bank over-issuance, financial censorship, and outdated intermediary systems. Satoshi Nakamoto's genesis block is inscribed with a satire of the old system, becoming a symbol of this movement.

Bitcoin briefly fell below $75,000 in the early morning of the 4th, reaching a low of $72,917, but then rebounded to $76,000, with a 24-hour decline of 3.3%. Ethereum also declined, with a low of $2,108. A total of 172,059 traders worldwide were forced to liquidate, with a total liquidation amount of $758 million, resulting in nearly 72% losses for long positions.

Elon Musk revived the long-running “Dogecoin to the moon” saga on Feb. 3 with a casual “Maybe next year” reply on X, but this time the market barely flinched as DOGE kept sliding. SpaceX Boss Elon Musk Says ‘Maybe Next Year’ on Dogecoin Moon Plan On Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, Elon Musk, well known

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Large-cap altcoins remain central to rally discussions due to liquidity, visibility, and historical market influence. Price behavior across these assets remains closely tied to overall market structure, not isolated developments. Traders continue tracking these names as part of broader

Tom Lee defends BitMine's significant unrealized losses, emphasizing Ethereum's long-term potential. He dismisses criticism as misunderstandings of treasury dynamics, framing losses as expected in a downturn and challenging double standards in crypto.

MANTA price held above the $0.07547 support zone while consolidating near horizontal resistance. Price compression developed as MANTA traded below a long-standing descending trendline. Price was trading between the support of $0.07547 and resistance of 0.08908 as indicated by

The cryptocurrency market has retreated again, with Bitcoin dropping below $75,000 at one point, reaching a low of $74,850, a 24-hour decline of over 4%; Ethereum also plummeted by 4.60%. Recently, 121,126 traders were forcibly liquidated, totaling $365 million, with long positions accounting for 70%.

Dogecoin trades near monthly support at $0.1125, maintaining its position within a long-term rising channel. The current monthly structure closely matches Dogecoin’s previous market cycle, based on chart data. DOGE/BTC holds at 0.051350 BTC, reinforcing structural alignment across both

XDC Network has expanded its institutional footprint by integrating regulated custody support through BitGo, a move aimed at lowering long-standing barriers for enterprises looking to deploy blockchain-based payments and trade finance solutions. The integration enables secure custody for XDC and

Key Takeaways AAVE has dropped nearly 23% in 30 days, but price is now holding a major long-term support zone between $113–$129. The

The XRP community has resurfaced an interview in which RippleX Senior Vice President Markus Infanger outlined Ripple’s long-term vision for bringing real-world financial assets on-chain. The conversation, hosted by Ornella Hernandez, has recently been amplified by XRP community figures such as X

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC)-backed borrowing at the Gibraltar-based Xapo Bank is increasingly being used for long-term financial planning rather than short-term liquidity, according to the bank’s 2025 Digital Wealth Report. Shared with Cointelegraph, the study reveals that 52% of Bitcoin-backed loans

Author: Mandy, Azuma, Odaily Planet Daily This weekend, amid internal and external troubles, the cryptocurrency market was once again bloodied. BTC is currently hesitating around the Strategy holding cost basis of $76,000, while competing coins are even more eager to self-destruct at the slightest price movement. Behind the current downturn, after recent conversations with projects, funds, and exchanges, a question repeatedly came to mind: What exactly is the cryptocurrency market trading one year from now? And the more fundamental question is: if the primary market no longer produces "the future of the secondary," then what is the secondary market trading one year from now? What changes will exchanges undergo? Although the idea that competing coins are dead has long been old news, the past year has not been short of projects. Every day, projects are still lining up for TGE. As media, it’s quite intuitive that we continue to frequently connect with project teams for marketing and promotion. (Note: in this

_Decentralized Bitcoin ownership restricts Wall Street control, unlike gold held in banks and central vaults._ _On-chain data shows over 70% of BTC sits with long-term holders, reducing daily tradable supply._ _Negative funding rates reflect defensive sentiment as markets wait for

Bitmine Immersion Technologies has purchased an additional 41,788 ETH over the past week, bringing the total holdings to 4.285 million ETH, valued at approximately $9.9 billion. The company's chairman, Tom Lee, pointed out that on-chain activity for Ethereum is strong and believes that the current price is below its true value, thus continuing to increase ETH holdings. Bitmine's long-term goal is to hold 5% of the fully circulating ETH.

Kaspa community optimism has faced repeated tests over recent months. Big expectations failed to turn into sustained price strength. Kaspa price continued sliding as confidence weakened. Some long-time supporters now wonder if

Cardano (ADA) is maintaining its position above a key support level, suggesting a potential for long entries if it stays above $0.241. Despite recent price weakness, technical analysis indicates it's in a corrective wave of an ABC structure. Observations show a risk-to-reward ratio favorable for recovery, though falling below the support could jeopardize this outlook.

Binance's SAFU fund has increased its Bitcoin holdings for the first time in nearly two years, transferring over $100 million worth of Bitcoin, indicating a shift in its asset allocation strategy. The fund previously mainly held stablecoins, and this conversion to Bitcoin will cause its value to fluctuate with market movements, demonstrating the exchange's emphasis on long-term reserves. Analysts point out that this is a clear signal of transformation in the financial and risk models of major exchanges.

ARK Invest data shows that the Crypto Asset Fund (DAT) profit and loss ratio has compressed by 93% over the past year to break-even point. Bitcoin has fallen back to support at the ETF cost basis, but if the debt-based DAT's share price falls below net asset value (NAV), it may be forced to sell Bitcoin to buy back shares. At the same time, Bitcoin futures long positions account for 58% of total closed positions, indicating an oversold condition compared to the normal state over the past three years.

Author: Mandy, Azuma, Odaily Planet Daily This weekend, under internal and external pressures, the crypto market was once again bloodied. BTC is currently hesitating around the Strategy holding cost basis of $76,000, while altcoins are so volatile that just a glance at their prices makes traders want to gouge their eyes out. Behind this current downturn, after chatting with projects, funds, and exchanges recently, a question kept recurring in my mind: What exactly is the crypto market trading a year from now? And the more fundamental question behind this is: if the primary market no longer produces the "future of the secondary," then what is the secondary market trading a year from now? What changes will occur in exchanges? Although the idea that altcoins are dead has long been a cliché, the past year has not been short of projects. Every day, projects are still lining up for TGE. As media, it’s quite straightforward—we continue to frequently coordinate with project teams for market promotion. (Note: In this context

The recent volatility in the cryptocurrency market has led crypto company Strategy to invest $75.3 million to purchase 855 Bitcoin from January 26 to February 1, bringing its total holdings to 713,502 coins, valued at approximately $56 billion. Although Bitcoin prices have recently declined and Strategy is facing unrealized losses, it continues to raise funds by selling stocks. There is ongoing discussion in the market about the viability of its long-term strategy.

PEPE drops to $0.000004118, down 14% for the week. Santiment's MVRV long-short difference indicator is about to turn positive after months of negative values, indicating long-term holders are regaining dominance. RSI falls below 30 indicating oversold conditions, testing the $0.0000040 support level. Short-term target is $0.00000450, end of Q1 at $0.0000070, and by the end of the year at $0.000020.

In a fascinating experiment, structured prompts were used to guide Perplexity AI, a leading artificial intelligence research tool, to generate long-term price forecasts for the crypto market's titans: XRP, Bitcoin, and Ethereum. The AI's outputs are strikingly bullish, projecting a sustained bull market fueled by regulatory clarity and institutional adoption. Perplexity's analysis suggests XRP could surge nearly 400% to reach \$8 by the end of 2026, Bitcoin might chart a course toward \$

The release of emails from the Jeffrey Epstein files has unveiled a hidden layer of early cryptocurrency history, exposing how industry flashpoints like Coinbase’s 2019 Neutrino crisis and the ideological war against Ripple were monitored within elite financial and technology networks. This is not a story of criminal involvement, but a revealing signal of how crypto's formative battles over privacy, governance, and ideological purity were of acute interest to power brokers at the interse

XRP is attempting to stabilize around the \$1.60 mark following a sharp market correction that saw its price briefly approach the critical \$1.50 support level. While this bounce offers temporary relief, underlying on-chain data reveals a fragile recovery predominantly fueled by short-term, speculative traders rather than long-term conviction buyers. Key metrics, including a nearly 70% drop in exchange outflows and a surge in supply held by short-term holders to 5.27%, indicate weak broa

Ark Invest increased its holdings of BMNR by over 270,000 shares on the 2nd, optimistic about the company's long-term value of holding 4.285 million ETH. (Background recap: Bitmine repurchased nearly 42,000 ETH! Total holdings expanded to 4.285 million ETH, but unrealized losses on paper soared to $6.5 billion) (Additional background: BitMine pledged another 170,000 ETH! Cumulative locked-up ETH approaches 2 million, with a total value of $5.73 billion) The world's largest Ethereum reserve company, Bitmine (BMNR), currently holds 428.5 ETH, accounting for 3.52% of the total circulating supply of Ethereum. However, amid Ethereum's price falling below $2,400, Bitmine closed the 2nd down 9.16% at $22.8, setting a record from last year

ASML Holding reported record 2025 revenue, supported by sustained AI infrastructure investment. Q4 2025 bookings reached historic levels, signaling multi-year visibility for advanced lithography demand. Long-term revenue guidance remains unchanged, despite stronger AI tailwinds than

Vitalik Buterin withdraws 16,384 ETH, shifting the focus of cryptocurrency discussions from short-term profits to protecting user safety and freedom. He emphasizes that the Ethereum Foundation will focus on public goods, supporting the ideals of decentralization, privacy, and user sovereignty, and promoting "verifiability" technology. Additionally, his proposed investments in open-source hardware and other long-term social value projects aim to address the funding issues of public goods in the crypto space. This move prompts participants to consider the mission and value of digital technology.

XRP ends five consecutive declines, rising 1.90% on February 2 to close at $1.6192. The US ISM Manufacturing Index exceeded expectations, boosting risk appetite and offsetting uncertainties from the White House crypto meeting. The meeting highlighted the deadlock between banks and the crypto industry over legislation on stablecoin yields. On the technical side, XRP found support at $1.50, with a breakout above $2.00 confirming a reversal. The medium-term target is $2.50, and the long-term target is $3.00.

Bitcoin rebounded to $79,200 today, but Galaxy Research Director warns that it may fall back to $70,000 in the coming months. Analysis shows that on-chain data and market conditions are unfavorable, and the existing demand gap could lead to further weakness. Long-term holders have not increased their holdings, so future market trends need to be observed.

Ripple Legal Chief Stuart Alderoty Reveals Three Major Forces by 2026: Quiet Adoption, Real-World Asset Digitization, and Integration with Traditional Finance. Ripple USD (RLUSD) Stablecoin Achieves Milestone on XRP Ledger. Although XRP has dropped 15%, the $1.60 historical support level has attracted buyers, rebounding from this point to $3.60 in April this year, indicating a long-term bullish trend.

Robert Kiyosaki says market crashes favor buyers, signaling plans to accumulate bitcoin while also adding gold and silver as long-term hedges against fiat money and financial instability. Robert Kiyosaki Says Market Crash Signals Opportunity, Not Fear Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki

Alex Thorn from Galaxy Digital suggests that Bitcoin's recent weakness indicates possible further declines, potentially reaching a 200-week moving average around $58,000. He notes that 46% of BTC supply is currently "underwater," reflecting market pressure. The lack of institutional demand hampers sustainable gains, and Bitcoin's role as an inflation hedge has diminished. However, long-term technical levels remain attractive for investors.

Brother Maqi Huang Licheng deposited 250,000 USDC into Hyperliquid again on February 2, opening long positions in ETH (25x leverage) and HYPE (10x leverage). This is his first large replenishment after being liquidated 241 times at the end of January, with an account balance remaining of only $20,000. His total losses have exceeded $26 million, and his unwillingness to admit defeat has sparked polarized discussions within the community.

JPMorgan analysts point out that Bitcoin futures are oversold, while gold and silver futures are overbought, reflecting retail investors shifting towards precious metals. Gold prices are expected to reach $8,000 to $8,500 per ounce in the future due to sustained demand for gold. Although precious metals face short-term risks, market sentiment remains optimistic about their long-term prospects. Bitcoin's position is being challenged, indicating its dilemma as digital gold.

On February 1st, Bitcoin fell below $80,000, reaching $79,000, resulting in over $270 million in liquidations. Global macroeconomic pressures and geopolitical tensions have intensified the market decline, with analysts warning of further drops to $74,000 to $78,000. Recent ETF outflows and whale sell-offs have also heightened bearish sentiment.

XRP closed monthly candles above the 33 EMA, preserving long-term structural validity despite short-term volatility. Liquidity grabs near the Central Line continue to align with historical XRP cycle behavior. Expansion scenarios remain data-driven, based on prior EMA and Central Line

Known as the "Prophet Whale," the investor made a $200 million profit last year by accurately shorting Bitcoin and Ethereum. Recently, due to a market plunge, they suffered a $250 million loss, liquidating all their Ethereum long positions, leaving only $53 remaining. This loss occurred after a warning about risky positions, and ultimately, market panic selling forced them to cut their losses and exit.

The Ethereum Foundation is entering a period of austerity and will cut back funding for most projects to sustain long-term operations. Vitalik intends to become more involved in projects building on the network and to perform tasks that would have previously been designated to the Foundation’

The ONDO price has drifted into a part of the chart that usually gets traders paying attention. After months of downside, the price is now sitting inside a zone that has mattered in the past. This isn’t a quick dip on a short timeframe. It’s a long-term area where the market tends to make

MANTA price held above the $0.07547 support zone while consolidating near horizontal resistance. Price compression developed as MANTA traded below a long-standing descending trendline. Price was trading between the support of $0.07547 and resistance of 0.08908 as indicated by

Dogecoin trades near monthly support at $0.1125, maintaining its position within a long-term rising channel. The current monthly structure closely matches Dogecoin’s previous market cycle, based on chart data. DOGE/BTC holds at 0.051350 BTC, reinforcing structural alignment across both

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Bitmine increased its holdings by nearly 42,000 ETH last week, bringing the total to 4.285 million ETH. However, due to a market correction in the crypto space, the paper loss reached $6.5 billion. Despite this, Executive Chairman Tom Lee remains confident in Ethereum's long-term prospects and emphasizes its strong fundamentals. Bitmine's staked ETH volume is among the world's largest, and it is expected to continue increasing its assets in the future.

The Bernstein report indicates that the short-term bear market in the crypto sector will reverse by 2026, with Bitcoin expected to bottom out around $60,000, laying the foundation for future market trends. Although the market is currently weak, analysts believe this is a short-term correction rather than a long-term decline. Compared to gold, Bitcoin has underperformed, and future changes in U.S. policy could serve as a catalyst. Market liquidity remains stable, with companies and miners demonstrating resilience; overall, there are no signs of a systemic collapse.

_ENA trades near $0.13 after a 93% drop from ATH, offering retail entry below the $0.40 VC price amid support tests unlock risks._ ENA has fallen sharply from its all-time high, and retail traders are now entering at levels well below earlier private investors. The token is trading near long-t