Strategy Inc., the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, is preparing to issue more perpetual preferred shares to attract investors who want Bitcoin exposure without sharp stock price swings. Meanwhile, the move comes as its stock swings sharply with Bitcoin, and the company looks for safer, yield-based funding options tied to its digital asset treasury strategy. …
XRP’s price has drifted lower this week, slipping roughly 4.5% and trading below $1.40, as macroeconomic pressures and unresolved regulatory issues weigh on digital assets. Related Reading: Bitcoin Giant Awakens: 2,043 BTC Moved After 7-Year Slumber Market data from major price aggregators show XRP’s market capitalization at around $85 billion, amid persistent volatility in broader crypto markets. Despite this downturn, some analysts underline technical patterns and potential policy shifts that could set the stage for a significant market move. XRP's price trends to the downside on the daily chart. Source: XRPUSD on Tradingview XRP Price Action and Technical Signals On the technical front, crypto analysts note that XRP recently returned to the lower boundary of a long-term price channel on the weekly charts, a level that has historically preceded upward trends. According to chart interpretations, XRP’s price tends to rebound strongly after touching this support zone, with similar patterns seen in early 2017, late 2024, and earlier in 2026. These bottoms have often led to extended upticks, suggesting traders might be watching the current zone closely as a potential entry point. Short-term price metrics reflect ongoing pressure. XRP is trading below key moving averages and immediate support levels, with few strong bullish catalysts in sight today. Institutional interest in spot XRP ETFs has cooled compared with early phases of their launch, and derivatives markets show traders unwinding positions, with a negative weighted funding rate signaling short-term bearish sentiment. Regulatory Uncertainty and Macro Headwinds Regulatory ambiguity remains a significant factor influencing XRP’s performance. Discussions in Washington over crypto policy, particularly around stablecoins and digital asset oversight, have failed to provide clear guidance, leaving traders cautious. Investor commentary has picked up, with some market figures suggesting that XRP could benefit from broader regulatory changes. Well-known investor Mark Yusko noted potential shifts in digital asset rules that could limit access to private stablecoins and elevate alternative assets like XRP for payments and reserves. While specifics on timing and structure remain vague, the idea of upcoming rule changes has fueled debate within the crypto community. What Analysts Are Watching Despite the bearish drift, a number of analysts are closely watching structural signals. Technical patterns that historically signalled rebounds could hint at future strength if broader market sentiment stabilises. Some traders see current price levels as key to positioning for a possible breakout should regulatory clarity or macro conditions improve. Related Reading: BlockTower’s Ari Paul: Bitcoin May Never Hit Another All-Time High Overall, XRP’s short-term outlook is mixed. Current price behavior reflects ongoing market uncertainty, but technical patterns and potential policy developments keep the door open for a larger move if external conditions shift. Cover image from ChatGPT, XRPUSD chart on Tradingview
Fundstrat's Tom Lee argues Ether is close to the bottom and says investors should be thinking about opportunities instead of selling.
The Treasury appointed banking giant and law firm Ashurst to steer its digital gilt trial this year as Britain plays catch-up to Hong Kong and Luxembourg.
Russian news outlets reported on Wednesday that WhatsApp’s domain had been completely blocked and was inaccessible without a VPN or another workaround.
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In a decisive move signaling institutional confidence, a Solana whale swam into the Patos Meme Coin presale late Tuesday, executing a high-volume accumulation strategy that has rippled through the on-chain analytics community. Around 9:00 PM EST, smart money wallets tracked a massive inflow of capital into the Patos treasury, resulting in the purchase of nearly …
Charles Hoskinson has confirmed that LayerZero will be integrated into the Cardano blockchain, marking a major step in Cardano’s institutional expansion strategy. The announcement came during his keynote at Consensus Hong Kong 2026, where the Input Output CEO revealed that the institutional-focused protocol will be ported over to Cardano. LayerZero has been positioning itself as …
Tether could soon become one of the top 10 buyers of U.S. Treasury bills, according to Bo Hines, CEO of Tether’s U.S. arm. The shift is being driven by explosive demand for USDT, the world’s largest stablecoin, and the launch of USAT, its new U.S.-compliant counterpart. Speaking at Bitcoin Investor Week, Hines signaled that as …
Dogecoin corrected some gains and traded below $0.0950 against the US Dollar. DOGE is now holding the $0.0885 support but might decline further. DOGE price started a fresh downside correction from $0.1020. The price is trading below the $0.10 level and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a key declining channel forming with resistance at $0.0935 on the hourly chart of the DOGE/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The price could aim for a fresh increase if it remains stable above $0.0880. Dogecoin Price Dips Again Dogecoin price started a downside correction after it failed to clear $0.1020, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. DOGE declined below the $0.10 and $0.0980 levels. There was a move below the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $0.080 swing low to the $0.1020 high. The bears even pushed the price below $0.090. Besides, there is a key declining channel forming with resistance at $0.0935 on the hourly chart of the DOGE/USD pair. Dogecoin price is now trading below the $0.10 level and the 100-hourly simple moving average. Immediate resistance on the upside is near the $0.0935 level. The first major resistance for the bulls could be near the $0.0950 level. The next major resistance is near the $0.10 level. A close above the $0.10 resistance might send the price toward $0.1050. Any more gains might send the price toward $0.1120. The next major stop for the bulls might be $0.120. More Losses In DOGE? If DOGE’s price fails to climb above the $0.10 level, it could continue to move down. Initial support on the downside is near the $0.0885 level and the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $0.080 swing low to the $0.1020 high. The next major support is near the $0.0850 level. The main support sits at $0.080. If there is a downside break below the $0.080 support, the price could decline further. In the stated case, the price might slide toward the $0.0765 level or even $0.0750 in the near term. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for DOGE/USD is now gaining momentum in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for DOGE/USD is now below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $0.0885 and $0.0850. Major Resistance Levels – $0.0935 and $0.1000.
Ethereum has slipped below the key $2,000 level again, reflecting renewed selling pressure across the broader crypto market. The move places ETH back in a technically fragile zone, where sentiment tends to deteriorate quickly as traders reassess risk exposure and liquidity conditions tighten. Related Reading: Bitcoin Drop Wipes Billions From Recent Buyers: New Whale Cost Basis Falls Toward $90K A recent CryptoQuant report provides additional context by analyzing so-called “accumulating addresses,” a specific class of wallets designed to isolate long-term conviction holders. These addresses show no history of outflows, have received at least 100 ETH in their latest inflow, recorded multiple inbound transactions, maintain balances above 100 ETH, and have remained active over the past seven years while excluding exchanges, miners, and smart contract wallets. According to the report, these accumulation addresses now hold roughly 27 million ETH, representing about 23% of the circulating supply. This concentration suggests that a significant share of Ethereum remains in strong hands despite recent volatility. Still, persistent selling pressure below $2,000 highlights the market’s sensitivity to macro conditions, leverage dynamics, and shifting capital flows, leaving Ethereum at a critical inflection point in the near term. Whether buyers defend this area or allow further downside will likely shape sentiment, volatility expectations, and short-term positioning across the Ethereum derivatives and spot markets. Ethereum Trades Below Accumulating Address Realized Price Ethereum’s recent price action gains additional context from the same CryptoQuant analysis. It highlights how ETH is currently trading relative to the Realized Price of accumulating addresses. This metric reflects the average acquisition cost of long-term conviction holders — wallets that consistently receive ETH without distributing it back to the market. Historically, trading below this level has been rare and often associated with periods of elevated stress. According to the report, ETH has traded below the Realized Price of these accumulating addresses only twice over the past nine years. The first occurrence happened during the 2025 cycle low. A time when broad market weakness and liquidity contraction pushed prices into deep discount territory. The second instance has been unfolding since January 2026. Suggesting that current market conditions are again testing long-term holder cost bases. From a structural standpoint, this type of deviation can carry two interpretations. It may signal capitulation and undervaluation, where weak hands exit while stronger investors accumulate. Alternatively, prolonged trading below realized cost levels can reflect persistent macro headwinds, subdued demand, or leverage unwinds delaying recovery. Related Reading: Ethereum Holders Shift To Self-Custody As Market Consolidates Near $2K Price Action Showing Weakness Ethereum’s price action continues to show structural weakness on the weekly chart, with ETH recently losing the psychological $2,000 level after failing to hold above its key moving averages. The break below this zone places the price back under the mid-cycle support area that previously acted as both accumulation and breakout territory. ETH remains below the shorter-term weekly moving average. The longer-term trend lines appear to be flattening, reflecting slowing momentum rather than clear trend continuation. Volume patterns also suggest distribution, with recent selloffs accompanied by rising activity, typically associated with risk reduction and position unwinding. Related Reading: Ethereum Supply on Exchanges Mirrors 2016 Levels: What Happens Next? Historically, similar setups have preceded either extended consolidation phases or deeper corrective moves. It usually depends largely on broader liquidity conditions and macro risk appetite. If buyers fail to reclaim the $2,000 region quickly, downside targets could shift toward previous high-volume nodes near the $1,600–$1,700 range. Where historical demand previously emerged. Conversely, a decisive recovery above that level would improve sentiment. And would also suggest the recent move was primarily a leverage-driven flush rather than the start of a broader structural downtrend for Ethereum in this cycle. Until then, price action likely remains sensitive to macro liquidity shifts and derivatives market positioning dynamics overall. Featured image from ChatGPT, chart from TradingView.com
Midnight will target "billions who don't know they need privacy" rather than privacy maxis as mainnet launch nears in March, he said.
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XRP price failed to surpass $1.50 and started another decline. The price is now correcting gains and might find strong bids near $1.340. XRP price started a downside correction and declined below $1.420. The price is now trading below $1.40 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a declining channel forming with resistance at $1.4050 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could start another increase if it stays above $1.3320. XRP Price Holds Support XRP price failed to stay above $1.50 and started a downside correction, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price dipped below the $1.450 and $1.420 levels to enter a negative zone. The price even dipped below the 38.2% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $1.1356 swing low to the $1.5435 high. However, the bulls remained active near the $1.340 zone. Besides, there is a declining channel forming with resistance at $1.4050 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. The price is now trading below $1.40 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. If there is a fresh upward move, the price might face resistance near the $1.40 level. The first major resistance is near the $1.4050 level, above which the price could rise and test $1.4650. A clear move above the $1.4650 resistance might send the price toward the $1.50 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $1.5250 resistance. The next major hurdle for the bulls might be near $1.550. More Losses? If XRP fails to clear the $1.4050 resistance zone, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $1.3380 level or the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $1.1356 swing low to the $1.5435 high. The next major support is near the $1.2920 level. If there is a downside break and a close below the $1.2920 level, the price might continue to decline toward $1.250. The next major support sits near the $1.2320 zone, below which the price could continue lower toward $1.2150. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for XRP/USD is now gaining pace in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for XRP/USD is now below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $1.3380 and $1.2920. Major Resistance Levels – $1.4050 and $1.450.
Despite the deposit and withdrawal halt, BlockFills customers can still place trades on the platform to open and close positions.
HYPE, the price ticker often used for the Hyperliquid ecosystem token (HYPE), has been under pressure in recent sessions as broader market weakness intersects with profit-taking and technical sell signals. Related Reading: Bitcoin Giant Awakens: 2,043 BTC Moved After 7-Year Slumber While on-chain activity and exchange metrics point to growing market share for the Hyperliquid decentralized exchange (DEX), the token’s price has dipped toward critical support levels, prompting questions about whether $25 can hold as a floor. HYPE's price moving sideways following an uptick on the daily chart. Source: HYPEUSD on Tradingview HYPE Price Weakness Meets Broader Market Trends As of the latest data, Hyperliquid (HYPE) is trading around $28.6, down from recent highs and roughly 51% below its all-time peak recorded in September 2025. The 24-hour trading volume remains elevated at over $285 million, suggesting active participation even amid the decline. In the short term, technical indicators have shown bearish momentum, with resistance forming above current levels and support zones near $24–$26, making this range a focus for traders gauging near-term risk. Investors have pointed to leverage flushes and large position liquidations as catalysts for downward pressure in recent sessions. Earlier reports flagged concentrated selling from leveraged casts that sent ripples through perp markets, contributing to price swings across derivatives tokens, including HYPE. DEX Growth and Exchange Share Gains Despite price softness, fundamental usage metrics for the Hyperliquid protocol tell a different story. Across 2025, Hyperliquid’s notional trading volume reached approximately $2.6 trillion, nearly double the $1.4 trillion processed by Coinbase, one of the largest centralized exchanges, according to analytics firm Artemis. The significant growth in the trading volume suggests that traders are increasingly allocating activity to on-chain venues, particularly those offering decentralized perpetual futures. Further supporting this trend, Hyperliquid’s permissionless perpetual markets (HIP-3) recorded a $5.2 billion daily trading volume, driven in large part by precious metal contracts such as silver. What’s Next for Hyperliquid’s Support Levels? The juxtaposition of strong underlying volume and a weakening token price underscores the complexity of the current selloff. If selling pressure persists, the $25–$26 zone will be critical to watch; a breach could expose lower support near $22. Conversely, stabilization above this range could shift sentiment toward accumulation, especially if broader market conditions improve. Related Reading: BlockTower’s Ari Paul: Bitcoin May Never Hit Another All-Time High In a market where exchange usage and on-chain activity are becoming as important as price alone, HYPEUSD’s ability to consolidate at key levels may prove decisive for its next directional. Cover image from ChatGPT, HYPEUSD chart on Tradingview
Thailand will allow digital assets to back regulated derivatives, deepening crypto’s role in its capital markets.
The perpetual preferred STRC hits $100 par amid bitcoin downturn, enabling potential further BTC purchases for the company.
The UK's digital gilt pilot could revolutionize sovereign bond issuance, enhancing financial innovation and attracting global investment.
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Ethereum price started a fresh decline and traded below $2,000. ETH is now consolidating and remain at risk of another decline below $1,950. Ethereum struggled to extend gains above $2,020 and corrected lower. The price is trading below $2,000 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $1,980 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could start a fresh decline if it stays below the $2,020 zone. Ethereum Price Dips Further Ethereum price failed to stay above $2,050 and started a fresh decline, like Bitcoin. ETH price traded below the $2,020 and $2,000 levels to enter a bearish zone. The pair dipped below the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $1,745 swing low to the $2,169 high. Besides, there is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $1,980 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. However, the bulls were active near $1,900. Ethereum price is now trading below $2,000 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. If the bulls remain in action above $1,900, the price could attempt another increase. Immediate resistance is seen near the $1,960 level and the trend line. The first key resistance is near the $2,000 level. The next major resistance is near the $2,020 level. A clear move above the $2,020 resistance might send the price toward the $2,165 resistance. An upside break above the $2,165 region might call for more gains in the coming days. In the stated case, Ether could rise toward the $2,250 resistance zone or even $2,280 in the near term. More Losses In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $2,000 resistance, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $1,920 level. The first major support sits near the $1,900 zone or the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $1,745 swing low to the $2,169 high. A clear move below the $1,850 support might push the price toward the $1,820 support. Any more losses might send the price toward the $1,750 region. The main support could be $1,720. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is gaining momentum in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now below the 50 zone. Major Support Level – $1,900 Major Resistance Level – $2,020
US prosecutors said Paxful marketed itself as a non-KYC platform and presented anti-money laundering policies that it knew “were not implemented or enforced.”
The tech billionaire revealed X Money will launch in limited beta before rolling out globally as part of the firm’s “everything app” strategy.
Michael Saylor has doubled down on his company’s plan to keep buying Bitcoin on a regular schedule, saying that short-term swings will not change the approach. Related Reading: Jim Cramer Suggests US Government Could Buy Bitcoin Near $60K The message was simple and repeated: accumulation continues. Many in markets heard it as both reassurance and a reminder of how much the firm now depends on the asset. Saylor’s Quarterly Buying Plan According to public statements and company filings, the firm will keep making purchases every quarter. Reports say Bitcoin is being treated like a long-term reserve rather than a trading position. That means buys continue no matter what headlines scream today. The tactic is deliberate and steady. It is designed to smooth the entry points over time. A Massive Position And What It Means The company holds 714,644 Bitcoins. On its own pages the value runs into the tens of billions. That level of accumulation places the firm among the largest single holders of the coin, and with such scale comes concentration risk. The position was not built overnight. It was assembled over years, and much of it was funded through debt instruments tied to the company’s strategy of growth through accumulation. Bitcoin Price Action In Context Bitcoin has been volatile. It slid back below $70,000 this week after a run higher earlier in the year, and at one stage recently it had traded near a much higher peak that recalibrated many investors’ expectations. Short-term traders are uneasy. Long-term backers are unbothered. Price swings of this size can push shares of companies with large crypto exposure down sharply, which is what happened to the firm’s stock as market sentiment shifted. How Debt And Liquidity Factor In Reports say Strategy carries more than $8 billion in total debt, including notes created specifically to fund purchases. Cash on hand is being used to cover ordinary obligations, with the company noting it has enough to pay dividends for a period measured in years. Bitcoin Correlation With Tech Stocks Meanwhile, many market players now treat Bitcoin like a high-beta asset that moves with tech stocks in risk-on episodes, rather than like a safe haven that shines when fear rises. That shift in behavior is one reason some analysts have raised questions about the sustainability of a debt-financed accumulation model when prices move sharply lower. Related Reading: After Predicting XRP’s Drop, Analyst Says The Bottom May Be In Saylor’s Pledge And What Comes Next The commitment by Saylor and his team to buy each quarter is intact. The company says selling is not on the table. For outside observers, the question is whether steady accumulation funded in part by debt becomes a strength if prices recover, or a vulnerability if volatility persists and credit conditions tighten. The answer will emerge as market conditions unfold. Featured image from Vecteezy, chart from TradingView
Recent Bitcoin price drops highlight the risks of derivatives and the influence of traditional finance on crypto markets.
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Bitcoin price failed to stay above $70,000 and started another decline. BTC is now trading below $68,800 and might extend losses in the near term. Bitcoin is slowly moving lower below $68,800 and $68,000. The price is trading below $68,000 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. There is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $68,200 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might dip again if it trades below the $66,500 and $65,000 levels. Bitcoin Price Dips Again Bitcoin price failed to remain stable above the $70,000 zone. BTC started a fresh decline and traded below the $68,800 support zone. There was a push below $68,000. The price dipped below the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $60,500 swing low to the $72,256 high. There is also a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $68,200 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair. Bitcoin is now trading below $68,000 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. If the price remains stable above $65,000, it could attempt a fresh increase. Immediate resistance is near the $68,200 level and the trend line. The first key resistance is near the $69,000 level. A close above the $69,000 resistance might send the price further higher. In the stated case, the price could rise and test the $70,000 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $71,500 level. The next barrier for the bulls could be $72,000 and $72,500. More Losses In BTC? If Bitcoin fails to rise above the $69,000 resistance zone, it could start another decline. Immediate support is near the $66,000 level. The first major support is near the $65,000 level or the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $60,500 swing low to the $72,256 high. The next support is now near the $63,500 zone. Any more losses might send the price toward the $62,000 support in the near term. The main support now sits at $61,200, below which BTC might struggle to recover in the near term. Technical indicators: Hourly MACD – The MACD is now gaining pace in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for BTC/USD is now below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $66,000, followed by $65,000. Major Resistance Levels – $69,000 and $70,000.
The Feb. 5 shock booked the largest-ever realized loss — $3.2 billion — in bitcoin history.
XMoney's launch could transform X into a comprehensive platform, potentially increasing user engagement and daily active users significantly.
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Input Output Global's Founder Charles Hoskinson said Midnight, the long-awaited privacy-focused blockchain, will launch in the final week of March as a partner chain to Cardano.
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