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After falling to nearly $2.0 trillion last Friday, the total crypto market capitalization has rebounded to above $2.3 trillion. Investors appear to be spotting opportunities, and buy-the-dip sentiment is resurfacing.
The key question is whether this rebound is strong enough to form a classic V-shaped recovery. Several market signals offer insight.
Signs of Buy-the-Dip Behavior After the...
Trend Research’s Ethereum Exit Results in Nearly $750 Million Losses, but Did It Sell at the Bottom?
Trend Research, an investment firm led by Jack Yi, founder of Liquid Capital, has sold its entire Ethereum (ETH) position, reportedly locking in losses of nearly $750 million.
The large-scale sell-off comes as Ethereum continues its broader downturn, with the altcoin down more than 30% in the past month. The price performance has reignited debate over whether ETH is approaching a market bottom...
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin and crypto analyst c-node have reignited the debate over the true purpose of Decentralized Finance (DeFi).
Together, the two industry experts challenge the booming industry to rethink its priorities.
Experts Clash Over What Counts as “Real” DeFi
The underlying issue, according to the experts, is that much of today’s DeFi hype is superficial, serving...
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...