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Global markets may be entering a new phase of volatility after Goldman Sachs warned that systematic funds could offload tens of billions of dollars in equities in the coming weeks. This wave of selling could ripple into Bitcoin, gold, and silver as liquidity conditions deteriorate. Goldman Warns CTA Selling Could Accelerate as Liquidity Thins According to Goldman’s trading desk, trend-...
BitMine, the largest corporate holder of Ethereum, has capitalized on the digital asset’s recent price volatility to expand its treasury holdings. On February 7, blockchain analysis platform Lookonchain reported the transaction, citing data from Arkham Intelligence. The firm acquired approximately 20,000 ETH for a total capital outlay of $41.98 million. BitMine Chair Defends Aggressive...
Kyle Samani stepped down from Multicoin Capital on February 5, 2026, after nearly a decade as co-founder. Today, he is publicly criticizing Hyperliquid (HYPE) as on-chain data shows Multicoin purchased over $40 million in HYPE tokens. The close timing has fueled speculation that internal conflicts over investment strategy prompted the departure of one of the most notable Solana advocates in...
Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, often dubbed the country’s “Iron Lady,” has secured a historic landslide victory in the February 8, 2026, snap parliamentary elections. Her Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is projected to win between 274 and 326 of the 465 seats in the lower house, marking the largest post-war electoral margin for any Japanese party. The decisive result consolidates...
Crypto investors faced a sharp increase in sophisticated “signature phishing” attacks in January, with losses jumping more than 200%. According to data from blockchain security firm Scam Sniffer, signature phishing drained approximately $6.3 million from user wallets in the first month of the year. While the raw count of victims fell by 11%, the total value stolen surged 207% from December...
Arthur Hayes, the co-founder of BitMEX, suggested that institutional dealer hedging is exacerbating the recent downward pressure on Bitcoin prices. In a February 7 post on X, Hayes pointed to structured financial products linked to BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT). Hayes Flags Hidden Risks in Bitcoin ETF Notes He argued that falling Bitcoin prices force financial institutions...
Monero has faced intense selling pressure over the past month, with the price collapsing nearly 60% in just four weeks. The sharp decline erased weeks of gains and pushed XMR into a sustained downtrend.  This move signals quickly weakening investor confidence, as long-term holders and short-term traders alike reduce exposure amid broader market stress. Monero Traders Are Stepping Back...
Hedera has come under renewed pressure after a broader market downturn dragged HBAR lower. The recent price drop reflects bearish cues driven by macro uncertainty and weakness in Bitcoin.  While the long-term outlook for Hedera remains constructive, near-term recovery attempts may struggle as market headwinds continue to weigh on sentiment. HBAR Has A Different Target Price action...
Bitcoin’s mining difficulty has registered its steepest decline in nearly five years. The historic drop signals a dual crisis of extreme weather constraints and deepening economic pressure on network operators. Bitcoin Mining Economics Crack Amid Falling Prices According to Mempool developer Mononaut, the network’s difficulty adjusted downward by 11.16% to 125.86 trillion (T) this week...
Bitcoin recently experienced a sharp sell-off that nearly dragged the price down to the $60,000 level before a swift bounce followed. Dip buying helped BTC stabilize near current levels, but this rebound alone does not confirm a trend reversal.  Instead, the move appears more like a temporary pause within a broader corrective phase, leaving investors questioning whether further downside lies...