Prioritizing growth over sustainable business practices can be a risky mindset in venture capital. AI is positioned as a transformative force, marking the biggest change in human history. Investing in startups that appear unconventional can lead to significant opportunities due to reduced competi...
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Crypto winter has a branding problem. The phrase makes it sound like the chain goes quiet, wallets stop moving, and the whole machine turns cold. However, the cleanest proof of retail pulling back rarely lives on-chain. The people who vanish first aren’t the power users bridging stables into DeFi or the long-term holders shuffling coins […]
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Payment systems offer numerous layers for innovation beyond just transactions. Cash App leveraged existing infrastructure to innovate instant payments. The US dual banking structure fosters fintech innovation through diverse competition.
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The Bitcoin price remains in a fragile phase in its broader market structure, alternating between recovery attempts and lingering macro uncertainty. Structurally, the market is in a transitional state, as it leaves euphoric expansion but is not yet fully in capitulation. Ultimately, current price action reflects a tug of war between long-term conviction holders and short-term speculative flows. Nonetheless, on-chain data suggests that the premier cryptocurrency is likely to embark on more trips to the downside. CVDD: Bitcoin’s Compass to Cycle Lows Since 2012 In a recent post on the X platform, market analyst Ali Martinez revealed that the Cumulative Value – Days Destroyed (CVDD) has identified Bitcoin’s bottom since 2012. According to the crypto pundit, the metric is one of the most respected long-term on-chain indicators for identifying structural lows, and its current value is $45,225. Related Reading: BNB Chain Expands With $1B Fund Access While BNB Price Nears Critical Support Launched by Satoshi Nakamoto in 2009, CVDD is a long-term Bitcoin valuation metric designed to identify major market bottoms by analyzing the behaviour of long-term holders. To understand CVDD, one needs to recognize the Coin Days Destroyed (CDD). CDD is every Bitcoin accumulated that remains unmoved in a wallet. Now, CVDD tracks the cumulative historical value of destroyed coin days and adjusts it into a valuation model to produce a price level that historically aligns with the major Bitcoin cycle bottom. Since 2012, CVDD has consistently marked major Bitcoin price bottoms with remarkable accuracy. The model essentially measures when older, long–held coins are spent. Because long-term holders tend to distribute near cycle tops and accumulate during deep bear phases. Is Bitcoin Sitting On A Hidden Safety Net? Over time, CVDD has acted as a floor beneath price during severe drawdowns. In past cycles, including the 2015 bear market bottom, the 2018 capitulation, and the 2022 sell-off, the Bitcoin price often approached or briefly fell below the CVDD line before staging long-term recoveries. Currently, CVDD sits at $45,225, a level that represents what many would consider a deep value zone within the current market structure. It does not necessarily imply that price must fall to this level, but rather that it serves as a historically significant structural support if broader market conditions further deteriorate. When BTC trades comfortably above CVDD, it typically signals that the market remains in a healthier macro position. Meanwhile, when the Bitcoin price compresses towards it, sentiment often becomes pessimistic, and long-term accumulation tends to intensify. As Bitcoin consolidates within its current range, it might be helpful to monitor whether the price maintains sufficient distance above the $45,225 CVDD level. A decisive move toward it could signal deeper corrective pressure, while sustained strength above it reinforces the argument that the broader cycle remains structurally intact. As of this writing, BTC is valued at around $70,000, reflecting a modest price increase of nearly 2% in the past day. Related Reading: Bitcoin NUPL Back In Hope/Fear Region: What Happens Next? Featured image from iStock, chart from TradingView
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Rampant speculation on crypto derivatives platforms is fueling volatility and risking bitcoin’s image as a stable hedge, says BlackRock’s digital assets chief.
Bitcoin traded mostly flat over the past 24 hours, posting only a small increase after reaching a slightly higher high during the weekend session. The price action shows that the market is currently pausing after its recent climb, with buyers and sellers both waiting for a stronger signal before taking large positions. Consolidation Continues After …
XRP is showing fresh momentum in the crypto market, rising about 5% in the last 24 hours to around $1.53, even as Bitcoin trades slightly weaker. The latest move is being supported by a strong increase in real buying activity, pointing to renewed investor interest rather than a short-lived speculative spike. Strong Spot Buying Drives …
XRP is outperforming bitcoin and ether following signs of dip buying during recent crash.
Bitcoin derivative traders are increasingly positioning for further downside rather than a clean bounce as the leading cryptocurrency continues to trade in a tight range below $70,000. According to CryptoSlate's data, BTC price bottomed at $65,092 during the last 24 hours but has since recovered to $66,947 as of press time. This continues a weeklong […]
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Trump-linked WLFI dropped more than five hours before a $6.9 billion crypto liquidation event, raising questions about early market stress signals.
XRP has edged back above $1.40 after weeks of uneven trading, but some investors believe the quiet recovery could be the start of a longer story. Related Reading: Urgent Crypto Reform: Treasury Secretary Says The Clock Is Ticking The token was changing hands near $1.43 at last check, still far from past highs. While the broader crypto market remains cautious, fresh comments from a European investment executive have added fuel to longer-term price discussions. Bold Forecasts From A German Investor During a recent segment on Der Aktionär TV, Michel Oliver, head of Tokentus Investment AG, said XRP could reach between $7 and $9 in a future bull cycle. Based on reports, he tied that projection to growing institutional use of the network and what he sees as its expanding role in global payments. He argued that the token could serve as a core settlement asset if adoption continues at the current pace. Oliver pointed to infrastructure rather than short-term hype. According to him, the foundation is being laid through licensing wins and partnerships that could support larger transaction volumes over time. He stressed that such growth is unlikely to be fully realized in the current market phase, suggesting the bigger move may come after another reset in sentiment. ????German news media says #XRP will be the backbone of the new financial system. Targets mentioned: ▫️ $7–$9 in the near term pic.twitter.com/u79obRShDL — BULLRUNNERS (@BullrunnersHQ) February 10, 2026 Licenses And Network Expansion Reports note that Ripple has secured more than 60 financial licenses worldwide, including an electronic money license in the United Kingdom. That approval allows the firm to operate certain regulated payment services in the region. The regulatory footprint has been expanding steadily, and that progress has been highlighted as a reason for long-term optimism. The base blockchain is called XRP Ledger. It was created to facilitate quick and cheap transactions. XRP is used to facilitate this. The assumption is that as more institutions are added to this ledger, this token could increase. The counterpoint to this is that this doesn’t necessarily translate to an increase in value. Currently, to go from this price to $9, it would be an increase of more than 500%. While this is possible, it has been done before. It requires a lot of money to come into this market. European Access Broadens Access to XRP has broadened within Europe. The crypto exchange Safello has increased access to XRP within more European Union countries. It has done this after receiving authorization under the Markets in Crypto-Assets framework. The exchange has supported XRP trading since December 2025. Related Reading: XRP Set To Dethrone Bitcoin Within 6 Years, Entrepreneur Says Greater availability can improve liquidity. It can also draw new participants into the market. Still, exchange listings alone rarely drive multi-hundred-percent gains. For now, XRP sits in a rebuilding phase. Some investors are watching licensing growth and ETF inflows as early signs of strength. Others remain cautious, noting that infrastructure progress must eventually show up in sustained demand. The coming cycles will determine whether the $7 to $9 range becomes a milestone or remains an ambitious forecast. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
In times of economic uncertainty, gold is often preferred over Bitcoin as a safe haven asset. The global economic landscape is shifting towards a multipolar world, diminishing the US's role as the dominant superpower. Central banks are actively diversifying their reserves away from the US dollar,...
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Bitcoin climbing back above $70,000 has clearly lifted sentiment across the crypto market. With confidence returning, traders are once again rotating into higher-risk plays, and memecoins are among the biggest beneficiaries. The sector has jumped more than 12% in just 24 hours, with trading volume nearly doubling and total market capitalization rising from around $29 …
The difference in futures basis between CME and Deribit reflects varying risk appetite across regions.
On Feb. 12, RippleX, Ripple's development arm, announced that Token Escrow is now live on the XRP Ledger’s (XRPL) mainnet. The change, labeled Token Escrow (XLS-85), extends conditional locking and release to trustline-based tokens (IOUs) and Multi-Purpose Tokens (MPTs). This expands the network’s escrow function beyond XRP to cover issued assets used for stablecoins and […]
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As the Bitcoin price tumbled in the past few weeks, several investors are increasingly building short positions against the premier cryptocurrency. A recent analysis predicted an impending short squeeze, as the funding rates plunged to new lows. According to the latest on-chain data, this short squeeze not only happened; it occurred at a rate not seen in years. $736M In Shorts Wiped Out Across All Exchanges In a recent Quicktake post on the CryptoQuant platform, pseudonymous on-chain analyst Darkfost revealed that the Bitcoin market recently experienced the largest short liquidation event since September 2024. The relevant indicator here is the Short Liquidations USD metric, which tracks the total dollar value of short positions in Bitcoin that were forcibly closed (liquidated) by exchanges over a given period. Related Reading: Solana Funding Rates Hit 17-Day Negative Streak — What This Means For Price According to Darkfost, this liquidation event comes second when compared to the $773 million in positions forcefully closed on September 20, 2024. As was earlier mentioned, this event was preceded by a period where there were significantly high amounts of sell positions (reflected by the deeply negative funding rates) on Binance and other exchanges. Typically, when a disproportionate amount of short positions is forcefully closed, this offsets what is referred to as a short squeeze. During a short squeeze, sell-side liquidity is converted, by liquidation dynamics, to jet fuel for upward price movement. Darkfost further explained that the derivatives market is currently heavy with speculative positioning, while the spot market, on the other hand, continues to struggle with thin liquidity. This imbalance creates a fragile market environment, where aggressive shorts can amplify upside volatility if squeezed. However, it is worth noting that in the scenario where there is sustained scarcity of demand, the current upside rally sponsored by the short squeeze may also not be sustained. Hence, until the spot market starts to see a significant demand that aligns with the present conditions, Bitcoin is best described as being in an uncertain phase. Bitcoin Market Overview At the time of writing, the price of BTC sits at around $69,878, reflecting a 1.5% leap in the past day. On the weekly timeframe, the flagship cryptocurrency seems to have barely moved, recording a slight upward growth of about 0.7%. Meanwhile, the premier cryptocurrency continues to drift further away from its record-high of $126,080, now 45% deep in the red. Related Reading: When Will Bitcoin Bounce Back? Top Analyst Breaks Down Prior Major Corrections Featured image from iStock, chart from TradingView
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Memecoins have taken a beating recently, and what looks like a rout may be closer to a turning point than many traders expect. Related Reading: XRP Set To Dethrone Bitcoin Within 6 Years, Entrepreneur Says Santiment said the sector is showing a classic capitulation signal: widespread talk that meme tokens are “dead” can sometimes mark the moment when buyers quietly return. According to Santiment, this “collective acceptance of the ‘end of the meme era’ is a classic capitulation signal,” pointing out that when a sector of the market is deemed worthless, it is often the “contrarian time” to take note of. Sentiment on social channels has tilted heavily toward fear, and when the crowd gives up on a whole category, prices can move the opposite way for a while. Some traders who stepped back early are now watching closely. Capitulation Can Signal A Turn Reports note that the memecoin market’s recent slide has been steep in raw numbers. Total memecoin market capitalization dropped 34% to $31 billion over the past 30 days, CoinMarketCap data shows. Bitcoin’s pullback — which hit near $60,000 on Feb. 3, the lowest since October 2024 — added pressure across the board and left speculative tokens more exposed. Positioning was concentrated in a handful of names, and when large holders moved to take profits the moves were amplified. Losses were not confined to tiny projects; some of the better known meme tokens gave up meaningful ground. Rotation May Not Lift All Boats Some market observers argue that the old pattern — Bitcoin runs first, then money flows into Ethereum, then to riskier altcoins — may not play out the same way this time around. As institutions grow and trading strategies change, capital could flow more selectively. That means a few tokens might rally strongly while many others are left behind. Reports from traders and analysts say selective strength, rather than a broad upswing, is a likely scenario. That raises the bar for anyone hoping to find the next big winner among dozens of speculative coins. Popular Meme Names Facing Pressure A handful of headline tokens led the decline. Dogecoin (DOGE) gave up support levels it had defended earlier, and PEPE showed heightened volatility as big holders trimmed positions. Official Trump (TRUMP), the politically tied token linked to US President Donald Trump, retraced sharply from its launch highs after the initial hype faded. Heavy concentration of supply in a few wallets left these projects vulnerable to rapid swings, and some gains from last year were erased in short order. Related Reading: Urgent Crypto Reform: Treasury Secretary Says The Clock Is Ticking Watch The Crowd’s Turning Point Contrarian traders will point to the admission of defeat across social feeds as a potential signal to start watching for a bottom. That approach is risky. Losses can deepen before the market finds a floor, and sellers may return on any short-lived recovery. Still, history shows that extreme pessimism can preface meaningful rebounds, especially when broader market pressure eases and liquidity returns. Featured image from Pexels, chart from TradingView
Elizabeth Warren and Andy Kim call on Treasury’s Scott Bessent to review a UAE-backed investment in the Trump-linked crypto firm over national security concerns.
Bitcoin developers must address the quantum risks to Bitcoin fast to avoid a successful “corporate takeover,” according to venture capitalist Nic Carter.
Solana (SOL) has been significantly affected by the bear market, reporting a price loss of 37.38% in the last 30 days alone. Despite the late price relief seen last week, the altcoin remains about 70% off its all-time high, reflecting the dominant selling activity of recent months. Notably, funding rates data suggest traders are yet to see an imminent end to this turmoil, as open interest positioning reflects strong conviction toward further downside. Related Reading: Solana Reclaims $80 Amid Friday Market Bounce – Analysts Set Next Targets Solana Bearish Funding Stretch Sets New Low In 2.5 Years Funding rates are periodic payments exchanged between traders in perpetual futures markets to keep the futures price aligned with the spot price of an asset. Funding rates show which side of the market is more crowded, buyers (longs) or sellers (shorts), and thus a good sentiment indicator. Negative funding rates suggest that short traders are dominant, with a higher percentage of market participants presently betting on a price fall. According to market analyst Ted Pillows, the Solana market has recorded a negative funding rate for 17 consecutive days, indicating that traders have been aggressively positioned on SOL for over two weeks. The market analyst explains that the bearish sentiment around Solana hasn’t touched these extremes in over 2.5 years. Therefore, this development is indicative of a sustained directional conviction and not regular market noise. However, there are two likely scenarios to develop from this concerning situation. Firstly, Solana may continue to bleed downward as spot buying pressure remains weak, combined with the sustained decline in macro risk appetite. On the other hand, the market might also experience a short squeeze marked by rapid upward price movement. This can be due to an exhaustion of selling pressure, after an overwhelming market majority opens short positions. In conclusion, while Solana traders and investors remain strongly bearish, there is still potential for reverse price moves to catch these overcrowded trades off guard. Related Reading: Bitcoin On-Chain Data Indicates High Volatility Ahead Following Post-CPI Reaction Solana Price Outlook At the time of writing, Solana trades at $88.01, reflecting a 3.81% gain in the last day. Meanwhile, the daily trading volume is down by 24.9% and valued at $2.89 billion. According to a renowned market analyst, Ali Martinez, data from the UTXO Realized Price Distribution (URPD) metric highlights key Solana price levels. While $85.55 was previously identified as a resistance zone, Solana’s move toward the $88 level suggests this region may now be flipping into a support area, reinforcing its importance as a short-term demand zone. Featured image from Nairametrics, chart from Tradingview
Nazarov's appointment may enhance regulatory clarity and foster innovation, potentially strengthening the U.S.'s position in global digital markets.
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The ETF issuer warned that investors who pick the fund tied to the losing US presidential outcome could lose nearly all invested capital.
Pseudonymous market analyst CoinNiel has shared potential insights on Bitcoin’s future using inferences from a combination of market cycle signals. The premier cryptocurrency presently trades around $69,000 after successfully retesting the $70,000 resistance for the third time in February. Bitcoin appears to be undergoing consolidation following the aggressive sell-off seen in late January/early February, where prices dipped as low as $60,000. Related Reading: Bitcoin On-Chain Data Indicates High Volatility Ahead Following Post-CPI Reaction Bitcoin Signals Moving, But What Do They Mean? In a QuickTake post on February 14, CoinNiel draws similarities between the present market cycle and the third halving cycle by analyzing metrics such as distribution, capitulation, and accumulation. Notably, the on-chain expert highlights that the Distribution Signal, which measures smart money selling activity, is presently heading downwards. While this may appear as initially bullish behavior due to a reduction in selling pressure, it is also indicative of a fragile market phase marked by diminished participation by large market holders. According to CoinNiel, this gradual decline in the Distribution Signal can also be observed in the third halving cycle following a double top formation. Furthermore, Bitcoin’s price kept falling during this cycle alongside a rise in the Capitulation Signal (which tracks panic-selling behavior) and Accumulation Signal (which tracks buying activity by smart money). Notably, only after Bitcoin hit $15,000, which represented the cycle bottom for this cycle, did the Accumulation Signal meet price and start trending downwards. This suggested that smart money had finished the large-scale absorption from panic sellers, as the market stabilized for a potential reversal. Presently, the Accumulation Signal sits around $54,000 while the price hovers around the $69,000 price point. Going by historical data, the Accumulation Signal is expected to match the price at the cycle low. Therefore, there is still room for growth. CoinNiel predicts that price and Accumulation Signal are likely to cross above $60,000. However, it remains unknown when this intersection will occur. But only after this meeting is Bitcoin market expected to stabilize in preparation for a potential reversal. Related Reading: Bitcoin Funding Rate Falls To Critical Level — Short Squeeze Incoming? Bitcoin Price Overview At press time, Bitcoin is valued at $68,974 following a 5.14% gain in the past day. Meanwhile, daily trading volume is down by 9.6% and valued at $41.68 billion. On the monthly chart, Bitcoin is holding a steep loss of 29.25%, describing its negative price action during this period. Analytics platform CryptoQuant still expects further downside price action, stating the phase target remains around $55,000, a price zone Bitcoin last visited in 2024. Featured image from Shutterstock, chart from Tradingview.com
China's blockchain initiative for green energy could enhance transparency, boost market efficiency, and align with climate goals by 2030.
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Historical banking practices have created a path dependency that affects modern payment systems. Good money is defined by law and institutions, while good payments are defined by technology and governance frameworks. Central bankers should not act as central planners in response to technological ...
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Tariffs continue to play a significant role in US economic policy, contributing to market volatility. Despite high tariffs, the US economy has demonstrated resilience and adaptability. A three-tier tariff structure is expected to stabilize, reducing volatility in the market.
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The American defense industry has seen significant consolidation, reducing competition. Anduril's new factory in Columbus, Ohio, is expected to create thousands of jobs. The future of defense technology will heavily rely on cheap autonomous systems.
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Copper is viewed as the ultimate industrial metal, reflecting economic growth, while gold primarily serves as a store of value. The simultaneous rise in copper, silver, and gold indicates a complex interplay in the metals market beyond simple dollar debasement. Hoarding due to concerns over the a...
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