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Ethereum price started a recovery wave above $2,050. ETH is now consolidating and eyeing an upside break above the $2,150 resistance. Ethereum managed to stay above $1,950 and recovered some losses. The price is trading above $2,020 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break above a major bearish trend line with resistance at $2,070 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could start a fresh decline if it stays below the $2,165 zone. Ethereum Price Eyes Upside Break Ethereum price managed to form a base above $1,950 and started a recovery wave, like Bitcoin. ETH price traded above the $1,980 and $2,000 resistance levels. Besides, there was a break above a major bearish trend line with resistance at $2,070 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. The pair even spiked above $2,150. A high was formed at $2,168, and the price is now consolidating gains above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $1,744 swing low to the $2,168 high. Ethereum price is now trading above $2,050 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. If the bulls remain in action above $2,020, the price could attempt another increase. Immediate resistance is seen near the $2,150 level. The first key resistance is near the $2,165 level. The next major resistance is near the $2,250 level. A clear move above the $2,250 resistance might send the price toward the $2,350 resistance. An upside break above the $2,350 region might call for more gains in the coming days. In the stated case, Ether could rise toward the $2,550 resistance zone or even $2,665 in the near term. Another Decline In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $2,150 resistance, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $2,050 level. The first major support sits near the $2,020 zone. A clear move below the $2,020 support might push the price toward the $1,950 support or the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $1,744 swing low to the $2,168 high. Any more losses might send the price toward the $1,845 region. The main support could be $1,800. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is losing momentum in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now above the 50 zone. Major Support Level – $2,020 Major Resistance Level – $2,165
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Bitcoin price started a recovery wave above $68,000. BTC is now consolidating gains above $70,000 and faces hurdles near the $72,200 zone. Bitcoin is attempting to recover but is facing many hurdles near $72,000. The price is trading above $70,000 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. There is a rising channel forming with support at $68,800 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might dip again if it trades below the $68,800 and $67,700 levels. Bitcoin Price Stays In A Range Bitcoin price managed to remain stable above the $66,000 zone. BTC started a recovery wave and was able to climb above the $68,800 resistance zone. The price surpassed the 50% Fib retracement level of the main slide from the $78,988 swing high to the $60,500 low. However, the bears seem to be active near the $72,000 and $72,500 levels. Besides, there is a rising channel forming with support at $68,800 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair. Bitcoin is now trading above $70,000 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. If the price remains stable above $68,800, it could attempt a fresh increase. Immediate resistance is near the $72,000 level or the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the main slide from the $78,988 swing high to the $60,500 low. The first key resistance is near the $72,500 level. A close above the $72,500 resistance might send the price further higher. In the stated case, the price could rise and test the $74,650 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $75,880 level. The next barrier for the bulls could be $76,500 and $77,200. Another Decline In BTC? If Bitcoin fails to rise above the $72,500 resistance zone, it could start another decline. Immediate support is near the $69,400 level. The first major support is near the $68,500 level. The next support is now near the $67,600 zone. Any more losses might send the price toward the $66,500 support in the near term. The main support now sits at $65,000, below which BTC might struggle to recover in the near term. Technical indicators: Hourly MACD – The MACD is now losing pace in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for BTC/USD is now above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $68,500, followed by $67,600. Major Resistance Levels – $72,000 and $72,500.
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Tron Inc.’s recent moves in the TRX market are drawing attention at a time when investors are searching for signals beyond short-term price swings. Over the past week, the NASDAQ-listed company has steadily increased its exposure to TRX, while on-chain data points to sustained network usage. Related Reading: After Predicting XRP’s Drop, Analyst Says The Bottom May Be In Concurrently, these developments have helped stabilize the token after weeks of weakness, even as broader market caution remains visible in trading volumes. TRX's price trends to the downside following an important surge as seen on the daily chart. Source: TRXUSD on Tradingview Tron Inc. Expands TRX Treasury Holdings According to disclosures shared by Justin Sun, Tron Inc. has acquired an additional 179,408 TRX at an average price of $0.28. This purchase lifted the company’s total TRX treasury holdings to roughly 680.7 million tokens. The acquisition follows similar buys earlier in the month, including purchases on February 7 and February 8 at comparable price levels. The company has framed its accumulation strategy as part of a longer-term approach to building a Tron-based digital asset treasury. The designated on-chain wallet for these holdings is publicly trackable on Tronscan, allowing market participants to verify the transactions directly. While the latest purchase is modest relative to total circulating supply, the pattern of repeated accumulation has become a key data point for traders watching corporate involvement in crypto assets. TRX Price Reaction and Market Response TRX prices rebounded modestly following confirmation of the latest acquisition and Justin Sun’s public endorsement of the strategy. The token was trading around $0.2785 at last check, up about 0.5% on the day. Despite the recovery, performance over longer periods remains mixed, with TRX still down on both weekly and monthly timeframes. Trading activity suggests a more cautious market response. Reported 24-hour trading volume fell by roughly 16% to about $532 million, indicating that while prices have stabilized, participation has not fully returned. Analysts note that corporate accumulation often provides psychological support near purchase levels, but sustained upside typically requires broader demand. On-Chain Activity Adds Context Beyond treasury moves, Tron’s on-chain metrics continue to show steady usage. Transaction volumes, active addresses, and smart contract interactions remain elevated, supported by stablecoin transfers and decentralized application activity across the network. Related Reading: Solana (SOL) Below $80 Risks Restarting A Brutal Downtrend Historically, rising on-chain engagement has coincided with more resilient TRX price behavior, even during periods of uneven market sentiment. However, on-chain strength does not operate in isolation, as regulatory developments, macroeconomic conditions, and broader crypto market trends continue to influence price action. Cover image from ChatGPT, TRONUSD chart from Tradingview
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Ethereum is holding above the $2,000 level as the market enters a consolidation phase following several days of intense selling pressure that forced prices sharply lower. While volatility has eased slightly, sentiment remains fragile as investors assess whether the recent decline represents a temporary correction or the early stage of a broader bearish cycle. Against this backdrop, new on-chain data is drawing attention to an unusual divergence between price behavior and network activity. Related Reading: Bitcoin At $65K: Market Cycle Indicator Points To Possible Bottom Zone A recent CryptoQuant report highlights that the Ethereum network is experiencing a substantial increase in token transfers even as prices struggle to recover. According to the analysis, as Ethereum corrected from roughly $3,000 down to the $2,000 region, on-chain activity accelerated rather than declined. Specifically, the 14-day moving average of total tokens transferred surged from about 1.6 million on January 29 to approximately 2.75 million by February 7. This represents the highest level observed since August 2025. Such a rapid rise in transfer volume during a price downturn often signals heightened stress in the market. It can reflect repositioning, forced liquidations, or large-scale portfolio adjustments. Although not a definitive capitulation signal on its own, the data suggests that underlying market dynamics remain tense, making the coming sessions particularly important for confirming Ethereum’s next directional move. Transfer Activity Signals Stress Rather Than Immediate Recovery The report indicates that the recent spike in ERC-20 token transfers reflects elevated stress conditions rather than organic network growth. During sharp price declines, increased token movement typically suggests panic-driven repositioning. Investors often rotate from volatile assets into stablecoins or move funds toward exchanges, preparing for liquidation or defensive portfolio adjustments. This behavioral shift tends to amplify short-term volatility and reinforces downward momentum. From a historical perspective, abrupt surges in transfer velocity during bearish phases frequently coincide with capitulation dynamics. Rapid increases in on-chain activity can signal that weaker market participants are exiting positions under pressure. Such “flush” phases compress selling into a short window, allowing the market to absorb excess supply more quickly than during gradual declines. Part of the current activity likely originates from decentralized finance mechanisms. Because the metric tracks token transfers broadly, a share of the increase probably reflects forced liquidations, collateral rebalancing, and automated risk management processes across DeFi lending and derivatives protocols. These cascades can intensify price swings even without new fundamental catalysts. Sentiment appears dominated by caution. Historically, when token transfer activity spikes sharply during downtrends, it sometimes precedes stabilization phases. While not a definitive bottom signal, this pattern often suggests that intense selling pressure may be approaching exhaustion. Related Reading: Binance SAFU Fund Adds 3,600 Bitcoin ($233M) As Market Faces Pressure Ethereum Tests Key Support As Momentum Weakens Ethereum’s weekly chart shows sustained downside pressure after failing to hold the $3,000 region, with price now hovering just above the $2,000 level. This zone has become a critical psychological and structural support, especially as recent candles reflect increasing volatility and sharp rejection from higher levels. The market appears to be transitioning from a corrective pullback into a broader consolidation phase, though downside risks remain evident. Technically, ETH is trading below major moving averages, with shorter-term averages trending downward and beginning to cross beneath longer-term ones. This configuration typically signals weakening momentum and suggests that buyers have not yet regained control. The 200-week moving average, currently near the mid-$2,000 range, may act as a pivotal reference level. Sustained trading below it would likely reinforce bearish sentiment. Related Reading: Bitcoin Short-Term Holders Deep In Loss: MVRV Signals Capitulation Phase Recent spikes in selling volume correspond with rapid price declines, indicating distribution rather than accumulation. Historically, such volume expansions during downtrends often precede either capitulation lows or extended sideways consolidation. From a structural standpoint, reclaiming the $2,400–$2,600 range would be necessary to stabilize momentum. Conversely, a decisive break below $2,000 could expose lower historical support zones, potentially accelerating volatility as leveraged positions unwind further. Featured image from ChatGPT, chart from TradingView.com
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XRP is approaching mid-February caught between technical stress and renewed accumulation. After one of its sharpest sell-offs in months, the token has rebounded from recent lows but remains capped below a key resistance zone near $1.50. Related Reading: Next XRP Breakout Target At $15 Following This Measured Move; Analyst The conflicting signals, extreme oversold indicators, heavy capitulation volume, and steady institutional inflows, are fueling debate over whether XRP is stabilizing or simply pausing before another move lower. The latest downturn unfolded quickly. XRP fell more than 30% from early January highs, briefly touching the $1.11 level during the February 5 market-wide sell-off. That drop coincided with peak fear across crypto markets, as Bitcoin slid toward $60,000 and broad liquidations erased hundreds of billions in market value. XRP's price trends to the downside on the daily chart. Source: XRPUSD on Tradingview Oversold Signals and Capitulation Volumes Technical analysts point to unusual momentum conditions. On the weekly chart, XRP’s Relative Strength Index fell to levels historically associated with market bottoms rather than routine pullbacks. Analysts such as STEPH IS CRYPTO note that these readings often reflect selling exhaustion, though they do not guarantee an immediate reversal. Volume data adds weight to that view. During the February 5 crash, XRP recorded its highest single-day trading volume on Coinbase in nearly a year, a pattern some analysts associate with capitulation. Blockchain Backer, who had warned of a downturn earlier in January, argues that such spikes often mark the later stages of a decline, even if prices still consolidate or retest lows afterward. XRP Dip Buyers Step In as Institutions Hold Interest While retail sentiment weakened during the drop, several high-profile investors publicly disclosed dip buying. Media personality Patrick Bet-David confirmed adding to his XRP position during the sell-off, echoing similar disclosures from market commentator Coach JV. Both framed their purchases as long-term accumulation rather than short-term trades. Institutional data tells a similar story. XRP was the only major crypto asset to post positive ETF flows last week, attracting roughly $45 million in net inflows while Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana products saw outflows. The bulk of that demand came from Franklin Templeton and Bitwise XRP ETFs, suggesting that some institutions are maintaining exposure despite ongoing price weakness. The $1.50 Level Remains the Line to Watch Despite the rebound, technical resistance remains firm. XRP continues to trade below former support zones between $1.50 and $1.65, which now act as supply. Analysts caution that until the price reclaims these levels and begins forming higher lows, recent gains should be viewed as corrective. Related Reading: Retail Dumps, Bitcoin Inflows Surge: On-Chain Data Flags Capitulation For now, XRP sits at a crossroads. Oversold conditions and steady inflows suggest selling pressure may be easing, but the market has yet to confirm a broader trend change. Whether XRP can turn stabilization into a sustained recovery likely hinges on how it behaves around the $1.50 resistance in the days ahead. Cover image from ChatGPT, XRPUSD chart on Tradingview
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Dogecoin’s drawdown may be closer to its late-stage “capitulation” phase than a clean bottom, according to crypto YouTuber VisionPulsed, who argued in a Feb. 8 video that lingering bullishness across Crypto Twitter and YouTube is itself a signal the market likely hasn’t inflicted enough pain yet. In his latest Dogecoin-focused update, VisionPulsed framed the setup less as a clean technical inflection and more as a familiar cycle pattern: retail optimism fades slowly, the final washout arrives when even perennial bulls lose their “fight,” and only then does a durable low tend to form. “More and more people are starting to get bearish and once we finally break this low I think that’s going to be when everyone says it’s bearish but it’s going to be too late because the bottom is probably going to be in soon,” he said. “So, the fact that there’s still people coming on YouTube saying that it’s still bullish, it’s that we haven’t gone down low enough.” Related Reading: Dogecoin At ‘Cycle Reset’: Analyst Maps 5,500% Extension Toward $4 Is The Dogecoin Bear Market Bottom In? VisionPulsed repeatedly returned to what he called the market’s ability to “run the same play twice in a row,” arguing that the same bearish indicators can persist because each cycle brings a fresh cohort that resists the idea the move is over. He also suggested the incentive structure of crypto content can reinforce that dynamic, with creators leaning bullish because it sustains engagement, even as broader conditions deteriorate. “The reason I bring all this shenanigans in is because the fact that there’s still people that are still bullish shows why the market can do the same thing over and over again,” he said. “We have the same exact indicators and now instead of me saying we’re bullish, there’s other YouTubers that are still bullish… humans make the same mistakes over and over again.” On timing, VisionPulsed pointed to momentum tools — particularly the Stochastic RSI for Bitcoin on multiple timeframes (as a signal for the entire crypto market), as a guide for whether any countertrend rally is just a reset before another leg down. He warned against overconfidence in widely cited catalysts such as a CME gap, noting a similar setup appeared in May 2022, and stressed that rallies repeatedly “fizzle out” when Stoch RSI reaches overbought territory. If the market “plays nice,” he said, it could bounce into overbought levels and then roll into the next decline; if it doesn’t, a rollover could arrive without the clean overbought tag. Related Reading: Dogecoin Drops Below $0.09 as Market Weakness Outweighs Musk Hype He also argued that capitulation lows often coincide with a narrative shock, what he called a “black swan” headline that traders later treat as the cause, even if the market was already structurally headed lower. “Before the black swan, look for the black swan,” he said, pointing to past episodes he associated with prior lows, including the Terra/Luna collapse. He added that the emotional tone shift is often the tell: “Don’t be surprised if a lot of people say crypto’s over, crypto sucks… When that happens, that’s where the bottom is.” For Dogecoin specifically, VisionPulsed said historical bottoms have tended to align with RSI reaching oversold conditions, something he argues DOGE has not yet hit in the current downswing. “We’re one more leg down away from hitting oversold,” he said. “So, if I were a betting man, I think the next move down… should take Doge to 5 cents.” He repeatedly caveated that he’s not calling an exact bottom, and allowed for scenarios where a later macro shock produces a second low, similar to the COVID-era pattern he referenced. Still, his base case was that the correction is “probably almost done,” with a larger rally expected after spring, while floating a much longer-dated view that Dogecoin’s “real bull run” could begin around July 2027. For now, his message to DOGE traders was straightforward: until momentum resets and sentiment fully breaks, the “bear market almost over” narrative may be premature and the next decisive move could be the one that finally forces capitulation. At press time, DOGE traded at $0.09345. Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com
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Crypto analyst Austin has commented on how XRP could record a 1,500% rally to $24 based on an Elliot Wave theory. He also stated that the rally will be swift, which is why the analyst warned investors to be prepared when the current correction is over. XRP Eyes 1,500% Rally To $24 as Analyst Warns Investors To Be Prepared In an X post, Austin shared an accompanying chart showing that XRP could rally to $24 on Wave 5 of an Elliot Wave analysis. Meanwhile, the altcoin is expected to reach between $8 and $14 on Wave 3, which the analyst expects to happen anytime soon. He remarked that XRP is well-positioned to begin the macro 3rd wave into price discovery at any moment. Related Reading: XRP Price Has Just Reached Most Oversold Level In History And This Analyst Is Predicting A Bounce Austin further mentioned that the XRP rally on this Wave 3 could be right around the corner or that it could take a while longer to work out this correction before the next impulse. However, he warned investors to be prepared because when this correction resolves, which he is confident it will, it will result in swift and violent moves to higher prices just like the Wave 1 move. The analyst also noted that the 2.618 extension sits at $8.47 while the 4.236 extension is at $13.64. He stated that these are both good targets to aim for, but expects higher prices given the length of time XRP has been consolidating and building out its current structure. Why XRP Is Ready To “Blast” Into Price Discovery Austin stated that on the macro scale, XRP appears ready to enter price discovery at any moment. He explained that the altcoin has experienced a 7-year contracting triangle accumulation structure followed by an explosive 5-wave breakout to test the all-time highs (ATHs) at Macro Wave 1. Related Reading: Analyst Who Predicted XRP’s 600% Rally Forecasts The Bottom And A Target Of $10 The analyst further noted that XRP has been in an ABC correction/reaccumulation for over a year, which has resulted in mass fear and capitulation down to a .702 to .786 retrace. He assured that this has been nothing but a macro wave 2. Meanwhile, Austin also reminded investors that XRP is the only crypto asset with complete regulatory clarity in the U.S. following the settlement of the SEC lawsuit. He added that Ripple has continued to silently build out the infrastructure required to foster global adoption when the time is right to “flip the switch.” Notably, the crypto firm recently unveiled its roadmap for institutional DeFi on the XRP Ledger (XRPL), highlighting XRP’s role at the core of this infrastructure as it rolls out compliance-focused features to attract institutions. At the time of writing, the XRP price is trading at around $1.44, up in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Adobe Stock, chart from Tradingview.com
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