Crypto.com is spinning off its prediction market business into a standalone platform called OG, and it’s launching just days before the Super Bowl. The platform will offer CFTC-regulated sports event contracts along with markets covering financial, political, cultural, and entertainment events. OG will also be the first prediction market platform to offer margin trading on …
The crypto market is violently flushing leverage right now. Coinglass data shows that over the period from Jan 29-31, $1.5B in $BTC leveraged long positions were wiped. Bitcoin ($BTC) is retracing sharply, triggering a cascade of liquidations across major exchanges. When the market leader sneezes, altcoins usually catch a cold, often resulting in brutal double-digit drawdowns for high-beta assets. This volatility is classic late-stage correction behavior: wipe out the over-leveraged longs to reset open interest. But market downturns are funny things. While speculative capital flees, smart money tends to rotate into infrastructure plays that actually solve ecosystem problems. Traders are becoming increasingly sensitive to Bitcoin’s scalability limitations during these high-volatility events. When network congestion spikes during sell-offs, transaction fees explode, rendering the base layer useless for rapid capital movement. That friction creates a perfect opening for Layer 2 solutions. Amidst the red candles, Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER) has emerged as a statistical outlier. It’s maintaining upward momentum in its presale phase despite the broader bearish sentiment. By integrating the speed of the Solana Virtual Machine (SVM) directly onto Bitcoin’s security layer, the project is attracting capital looking for utility rather than pure speculation. The divergence between Bitcoin’s price action and inflows into this new Layer 2 suggests investors are hedging against L1 inefficiencies. They’re betting on the infrastructure that will power the next phase of DeFi. Integrating Solana Virtual Machine to Scale Bitcoin Layer 2 The interest in Bitcoin Hyper comes down to the ‘Scalability Trilemma.’ Bitcoin remains the gold standard for security, but its transaction throughput is notoriously slow (and expensive) during peak demand. Solana, conversely, set the standard for execution speed but lacks Bitcoin’s established trust layer. Bitcoin Hyper merges these worlds: it’s the first-ever Bitcoin Layer 2 with SVM integration. The adorable mascot we’re sure has something to do with the appeal, but we’re fairly certain it’s the mechanics that people are buying into. The combination of Bitcoin security and Solana speed creates a high-performance execution environment where developers can build dApps using Rust, while settlement remains anchored to Bitcoin. The project offers sub-second finality and negligible gas fees, a sharp contrast to the spiking costs currently seen on the main chain. For DeFi users, this unlocks complex smart contracts, swaps, lending protocols, and gaming dApps on Bitcoin without the prohibitive latency. Want a more comprehensive project breakdown? Check out our ‘What is Bitcoin Hyper?‘ guide. Analytically, this architectural approach fixes the ‘programmability gap’ that has historically held Bitcoin back. By utilizing a decentralized canonical bridge for $BTC transfers, Bitcoin Hyper allows holders to put idle capital to work. The market’s reception? It’s evident in the project’s presale performance, which continues to accelerate even as the broader market corrects. BUY YOUR $HYPER FROM THE OFFICIAL PRESALE PAGE. Technical Resilience: $HYPER Holds Support Amidst Market Washout While the broader market grapples with a ‘risk-off’ sentiment, $HYPER is demonstrating significant technical resilience. While major L1s have seen their support levels crumble, the $HYPER presale has maintained its structured price increases, currently sitting at $0.013675. This price stability acts as a psychological anchor for investors weary of the ‘knife-falling’ price action seen in traditional spot markets. The project’s momentum is fueled by its modular blockchain architecture, which separates execution from settlement. By offloading the heavy lifting to the SVM while posting transaction proofs to the Bitcoin mainnet, $HYPER bypasses the congestion currently hampering other ecosystems. You may already be asking, how do you buy into the project? We’ve got you covered with our ‘How to Buy Bitcoin Hyper‘ guide. Having raised over $31.2M even as Bitcoin’s volatility index (VIX) spikes, shows the community engagement for $HYPER remains at peak levels. This suggests that the current ‘flush’ is acting as a filter, removing tourists and leaving behind high-conviction holders who view the L2 narrative as the primary growth driver for the 2026 cycle. Buy Your $HYPER now. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Cryptocurrency investments, including presales and Layer 2 tokens, carry inherent risks due to market volatility. Always conduct independent research before investing.
BNB Chain has shown strong performance over the last week, with the ecosystem holding key metrics despite the recent market downturn and BNB’s price correction toward a major support level. Related Reading: Crypto Market Crash ‘Worse Than Expected’ But Bottom Might Be Near, Says Tom Lee BNB Chain Key Metrics Hold Strong On Monday, BNB Chain shared its weekly ecosystem snapshot, revealing solid network performance and sustained growth on multiple key metrics from January 22 to January 28, 2026. According to the report, BNB Chain saw over 4.9 million average Daily Active Users (DAU) during the snapshot period, an 11.4% increase from the 4.4 million average DAU recorded the previous week. Notably, data from Dune Analytics shows that the BNB Smart Chain (BSC) recorded 2.59 million DAU, and opBNB saw 2.36 million DAU. While the BSC saw an 8.5% Week-on-Week decline, opBNB recorded a strong 46% weekly increase. Meanwhile, BNB Chain also registered over 142.6 million transactions during the recorded week, with 118.96 million from BSC and 23.65 million from opBNB. Although it represents a mild 2% decline from the previous week, it continues January’s trend of weekly transactions exceeding 140 million. Dune data cited by the report also shows that BNB Chain’s total trading volume reached $56.4 billion between January 22 and January 28, while the Total Value Locked (TVL) was at $6.83 billion. This builds on the ecosystem’s strong performance in 2025. According to a December report, its total unique addresses exceeded 700 million last year. Both BSC and opBNB achieved new usage milestones, with over 4 million DAU. In addition, its TVL grew by over 40%, while average daily transactions rose to 10.78 million, reaching an all-time high (ATH) of 31 million daily transactions in October. New Ecosystem Developments The latest report also highlighted key ecosystem developments, including significant steps toward broader institutional access, strong builder activity, and growing user participation. As reported by NewsBTC, Prediction Markets on BNB Chain recently reached a new milestone after surpassing $20 billion in cumulative volume last week. Dune data shows that prediction markets within the ecosystem have surged significantly since Q4, 2025, increasing nearly 89% in a month. BNB Chain also led in weekly trading volume by chain, surpassing off-chain prediction markets, Polygon, Solana, and Base since the start of this year. Grayscale filed an S-1 form with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch a BNB-based spot exchange-traded fund (ETF), signaling major institutional interest in the ecosystem. BNB’s Price At Major Support Despite a packed week for the ecosystem, BNB is currently at a seven-month low, attempting to bounce from a crucial area to prevent a deeper correction. Notably, the altcoin has seen a 13.1% pullback over the past week, falling below the $900 and $800 supports. The cryptocurrency has also recorded a 44.5% decline from its October 13 ATH of $1,369, currently hovering between the $760-770 area. Market observer Whale Factor affirmed that BNB is “at the ultimate ‘do or die’ level.” Related Reading: Oct. 10 Started The Bitcoin Bear Market, On-Chain Data Shows The analyst highlighted that BNB retested a major support level as it tapped the $730 area on Monday. As he explained, this zone has held in the daily and weekly timeframes since August, and could set the stage for the next major move. If this level continues to hold in these key timeframes, “a clean bounce here targets $900+ for a massive reclaim.” On the contrary, “If we lose $730 on the daily close, we’re looking at a fast slide to the $650 liquidity gap,” Whale Factor warned. Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com
The roadmap in place doesn't make as much sense because progress among layer-2s toward later stages of decentralization has been slower and more difficult, and Ethereum itself is now scaling directly on layer-1.
Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin said the blockchain’s long-standing approach to scaling through layer-2 networks needs a rethink, as Ethereum’s core network grows faster than expected and many secondary chains struggle to meet earlier goals. In a detailed post, Buterin said two developments have weakened the original case for treating layer-2 networks, or L2s, as extensions …
Ondo's expansion into tokenized assets and DeFi integration could revolutionize global capital markets by enhancing accessibility and efficiency.
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“I think crypto starts to become invisibly more part of everyone's lives," said Tom Lee — the two appeared on a panel together Tuesday morning at the Ondo Summit in New York.
Pedro Sánchez announced that Spain would implement several changes to laws impacting social media platforms starting next week, with potential criminal liability for executives.
Crypto.com launches OG prediction markets app for regulated event trading, offering CFTC-regulated sports contracts and margin trading.
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Buterin previously championed a "rollup-centric" roadmap that would scale Ethereum through a network of branded shards.
Musk's xAI initiative could revolutionize AI's role in crypto markets, potentially reshaping financial strategies and trading dynamics globally.
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Bitcoin failed to attack $80,000 resistance as gold sought a $5,000 reclaim, while analysis argued that "crypto winter" began in January 2025.
XRP is showing tentative signs of stabilization after one of its sharpest pullbacks in recent months, even as broader crypto markets remain under pressure. For investors and experts, the focus is now shifting from panic-driven selling to whether prices are beginning to form a durable base. How Far XRP Has Fallen From its recent cycle …
The XRP price might be trading in a bearish mood, but exchange-held supply behind the scenes points to a trend that could matter for price direction in the months ahead. A recent report from 21Shares shows that exchange reserves have dropped to a seven-year low of 1.7 billion XRP. The report shows how tightening liquidity, ETF demand, and investor behavior are quietly lining up for a possible repricing for XRP in 2026. Falling XRP Exchange Supply Meets ETF Demand According to 21Shares, three pillars will shape XRP’s price action in 2026: regulatory clarity, substantial investor demand through spot ETFs, and real-world adoption of XRPL. As noted in a report by the Switzerland-based financial services company, exchange reserves are at roughly 1.7 billion XRP, their lowest level in over seven years. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Crash To $76,000: Why This Analyst Is Warning Against Buying This number coincides with an institutional demand in XRP ETFs, which is intersecting with a community that is increasingly adopting the outlook of holding. This narrowing of readily tradable supply is a catalyst for nonlinear repricing if sustained through the year. According to 21Shares, this is creating a supply-shock mechanism that mirrors the GameStop revolution on Reddit. ETF products in the US have attracted over $1.3 billion in their first month with a record streak of consecutive inflows regardless of market conditions and outflows from other crypto ETFs. That persistent demand indicates, in the report’s view, a transition from speculative trading to structural capital allocation. This demand is still strong, although the cumulative total net inflow of these ETFs has since dropped to $1.18 billion at the time of writing. The report also looked at the path set by Bitcoin spot ETFs as an analog, where nearly $38 billion of net inflows helped double Bitcoin’s price from $40,000 to $100,000 in under a year. Keeping this precedent in mind, XRP’s much smaller market capitalization at ETF launch, roughly one-eighth of Bitcoin’s, means that its inflows are going to exert a proportionally larger impact on price discovery. According to 21Shares, capital velocity on XRP could be higher, which is expected to amplify the reflexive price feedback loop if inflows continue. XRP ETF Assets. Source: 21shares XRP Price Outlook For 2026 The 21Shares report envisioned 2026 as a year where XRP’s valuation will be impacted by a combination of regulatory access, sustained ETF flows, and significant RWA volume on the XRP Ledger. In terms of pricing, it lays out a scenario range for 2026 that centers on a base case peak of $2.45 (assigned 50% probability), a bull case peak of $2.69 (30%), and a bear case peak of $1.60. Related Reading: Why Gold & Silver’s All-Time Highs Are Very Bullish For Bitcoin And Altcoins The base case assumes regulatory stability supports steady ETF inflows and gradual improvement in real-world utility, while the bull case leans on institutional-scale tokenization and tighter liquid supply creating a stronger repricing effect. The bear case, on the other hand, is tied to stagnant adoption and capital rotation away from XRP. Right now, XRP is trading around this bear case, and bulls are struggling to hold above $1.6. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
The company said it has acquired brownfield infrastructure sites in both Kentucky and Maryland in order to grow power capacity.
Alphabet shares hit a record near $350 as investors position for Q4 earnings, with AI spending discipline and Waymo growth in focus.
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After a brief recovery yesterday, the crypto market has turned red again. On Monday, prices moved higher after comments from US President Donald Trump, who said he supports crypto and believes the US must lead in digital assets or risk falling behind China. That statement helped lift market sentiment for a few hours. But the …
The Smarter Web Company says it plans to continue accumulating bitcoin regardless of short-term price swings and volatility.
World Liberty launches a $3.4-billion stablecoin and lending platform, positioning it within onchain credit, collateralized loans and DeFi markets.
The rejection of $3000 has pushed the Ethereum (ETH) price into a strong bearish trajectory. The price is failing to secure an important range of around $2300, which has become a major resistance to break. Meanwhile, the bulls have been defending the pivotal support at $2,150, keeping the bullish possibilities alive. This may point towards …
Analyst Kendrick Geoffrey trimmed his 2026 SOL forecast to $250 from $310, but says stablecoin micropayments could drive a longer-term surge as Solana moves beyond memecoins.
Standard Chartered sees Solana evolving “from memecoins to micropayments", with forecasts of SOL to $2,000 by 2030.
Crypto use in Iran is rising as the country faces ongoing U.S. sanctions and a sharp decline in the value of its currency, pushing more people to look for alternative ways for ROI. According to researchers, many users have been moving toward crypto away from local exchanges during recent periods of economic instability. At the …
S&P says the euro stablecoin market cap could reach €1.1 trillion by 2030, equivalent to 4.2% of eurozone bank deposits.
The top two privacy coins are underperforming both their category and the broader crypto market amid the ongoing slump.
Silver is higher by nearly 15% on Tuesday, while gold is nearing $5,000 per ounce after a 6.5% gain.
Thanks to equity raises, the company grew its cash and stablecoins reserves by 36% when compared to the previous quarter.
Solana price technicals suggest that the recent correction to $100 was a buy-the-dip opportunity as traders look for a recovery path toward $260.
Canton network price today is trading near $0.189 as fresh institutional infrastructure developments reshape its market context. The catalyst comes from Fireblocks’ integration with the Canton Network, a move that strengthens regulated settlement access while drawing attention to CC/USD at a critical technical juncture. Fireblocks Integration Alters Canton’s Institutional Narrative Meanwhile, Fireblocks, which is known …
The United States factory engine just delivered its loudest “risk on” signal in years, and it is landing at a brutally awkward time for Bitcoin. On Feb. 2, Howard Lutnick, the United States Secretary of Commerce, announced that: “The United States has delivered manufacturing expansion, all thanks to President Trump's trade policies.” This announcement followed […]
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