Předpovědní trhy sázejí, že Bitcoin klesne pod 60 000 USD před koncem měsíce Předpovědní trhy nyní oceňují 28% šanci, že Bitcoin klesne na 60 000 USD před koncem měsíce, přičemž obnova nad 80 000 USD má jen 5% pravděpodobnost. Čísla jsou jasná. Sázení na Polymarket naznačuje, že scénář obnovy v podstatě zkolaboval. Co činí obrázek obzvlášť výmluvným, jsou červené šipky na stránce: pravděpodobnost 80 000 USD klesla o 44% a 75 000 USD o 38%, což naznačuje, že sázkaři agresivně revidovali dolů svá očekávání, jak Bitcoin klesal. Investoři přešli do tradičních útočišť, což zvýšilo hodnotu amerického dolaru a ceny ropy. Tato změna zpřísnila finanční podmínky a vyvíjela tlak na spekulativní aktiva, což činí Bitcoin zranitelným vůči dalšímu poklesu. Zprávy, že Washington shromáždil významnou vzdušnou sílu na Blízkém východě, přičemž vojenské prostředky se očekávají na místě do poloviny března, zvýšily obavy z možných útoků na Írán. Bitcoin je nyní na cestě k páté po sobě jdoucí týdenní ztrátě, což je jeho nejdelší série poklesů za roky, a dostává se pod 67 000 USD. Token zůstává téměř 50% pod svým vrcholem v říjnu 2025 nad 126 000 USD, s potlačenou dynamikou, jak obchodníci čekají na jasnější signály ohledně geopolitiky a širšího makroekonomického pozadí. #BTCVSGOLD #BTCMiningDifficultyIncrease
Bitcoin Miner Bitdeer Overtakes MARA, Establishing Hash Rate Lead: JPMorgan Bitcoin miner Bitdeer has overtaken MARA in terms of self-mining hash rate among publicly traded companies, establishing itself as an industry leader within the past month, according to JPMorgan analysts. At 63.2 exahashes per second (EH/s), Bitdeer is now allocating more computational resources to Bitcoin’s network for itself than MARA, analysts led by Reginald Smith wrote. MARA last reported a self-mining hash rate of 60.4 EH/s. The shakeup follows what analysts described as an “impressive” month for Bitdeer, in which the Singapore-based firm added 8 EH/s. In a production update earlier this month, Bitdeer said the growth was spurred by the deployment of proprietary SEALMINER mining rigs. For years, MARA’s relentless fleet expansion set the sector’s pace, but the company has rebranded as a digital infrastructure firm within the past year while prioritizing AI. That has involved a shift toward running AI workloads for MARA’s customers. While MARA has traditionally relied on off-the-shelf hardware from giants like Bitmain, Bitdeer has taken a different approach with development of its hyper-efficient silicon. After recent deployments, Bitdeer mined 668 Bitcoin in January, a 430% increase year-over-year. Earlier this month, Bitdeer signaled that it’s evaluating leasing opportunities for data centers that could bring AI cloud services online for U.S. customers this year. Still, the firm’s Chief Business Officer Matt Kong said that the company will continue to deploy SEALMINER mining rigs this year, as well. Strategy’s Bitcoin Buying Accelerates as $48 Billion BTC Stash Sits Underwater Although Bitdeer is leaning into self-mining, the company also hosts Bitcoin miners for customers, while offering subscription plans for mining income. The company recently reported having 78.1 EH/s in “total hash rate under management,” with 13.0 EH/s for hosted operations. #TrumpNewTariffs #BTCVSGOLD
3 Altcoiny, které se nechovají jako medvědí trh s kryptoměnami Medvědí trh s kryptoměnami se zdá, že nabírá na síle. Bitcoin a Ethereum zůstávají pod tlakem, přičemž Bitcoin klesl téměř o 24 % od začátku roku a asi o 22 % meziročně, zatímco Ethereum kleslo přibližně o 34 % YTD a více než 30 % za stejné období. Širší trh nadále odráží slabý sentiment. Přesto analytici BeInCrypto identifikovali tři altcoiny, které stále vykazují silné zisky v období od začátku roku a meziročně, což naznačuje poptávku a technické struktury, které se zdají být odpojené od probíhajícího medvědího trhu. Bitcoin Cash (BCH) Medvědí trh s kryptoměnami nezastavil Bitcoin Cash (BCH) ve vykazování neobvyklé síly. Zatímco mnoho altcoinů se potýká, BCH zůstává jedním z nejsilnějších altcoinů, což potvrzuje velké roční zisky. Bitcoin Cash je stále nahoru téměř o 80 % meziročně, což ukazuje, že poptávka zůstala neporušená, i když širší medvědí trh s kryptoměnami pokračuje. Tato síla je nyní jasně viditelná v chování velryb. Největší držitelé Bitcoin Cash, peněženky držící mezi 100 000 a 1 milionem BCH, zvýšili své držení z 4,31 milionu BCH 16. února na 4,36 milionu BCH nedávno. To znamená, že velryby přidaly 50 000 BCH, což odpovídá přibližně 28,5 milionu dolarů při aktuální ceně. Akumulace velryb během medvědího trhu s kryptoměnami často signalizuje důvěru, protože tito investoři obvykle nakupují, když očekávají růst cen v budoucnu. Tento optimismus přímo souvisí s cenovým grafem Bitcoin Cash. BCH aktuálně tvoří inverzní hlavu a ramena, býčí vzor, který často předchází průlomu. Tento vzor ukazuje, že prodejní tlak slábne a kupující pomalu získávají kontrolu. BCH se pokusil o průlom poblíž 575 USD, ale čelil určitému prodejnímu tlaku. Nicméně pokračující nákup velryb naznačuje, že tato rezistence může časem oslabit. Potvrzený průlom vyžaduje denní uzavření nad 575 USD. Pokud k tomu dojde, BCH by mohl vzrůst směrem k 793 USD a potenciálně 800 USD, což by dokončilo cílový vzestup vzoru téměř o 40 %. Tyto úrovně také odpovídají Fibonacciho rezistenčním zónám, čímž posilují býčí případ. #dusk #solana
Viral AI agent bans ‘Bitcoin,' ‘crypto’ mentions Artificial intelligence has officially entered its uncanny era, when it is equal parts revolutionary and unsettling. One of the latest examples is OpenClaw, a viral open-source AI agent framework that has captured the imagination of developers worldwide. It is designed as part of the broader movement toward autonomous, agent-based systems. But what fascinates me the most about OpenClaw is that it can browse the web, write code, and execute multi-step workflows with almost no human input. But a naming dispute and a crypto frenzy nearly derailed the project entirely. And now, its developer has drawn a hard line on crypto altogether.
What is OpenClaw? OpenClaw is an open-source AI framework built to power autonomous agents capable of complex digital tasks. Built on large language models (LLMs), it emphasizes transparency, customization, and community-driven development. Unlike closed commercial systems, OpenClaw allows developers to inspect and modify the underlying framework freely. But the project’s rise hasn’t been smooth. OpenClaw has undergone two rebrands in rapid succession. It was first launched as "Clawdbot," a name that clearly nodded to Anthropic’s Claude models and their crab mascot, "Claw’d." As Clawdbot began gaining popularity, it reportedly received a trademark warning from AI giant Anthropic, which argued the name was too similar to “Claude.” Developer Peter Steinberger agreed to rebrand. The project briefly adopted a lobster-themed name, "Moltbot," before settling on "OpenClaw." Name drama causes token frenzy In the brief window between releasing old GitHub and X handles and securing new ones, scammers hijacked the accounts and launched a fake Solana (SOL) token called CLAWD. The token surged to a $16 million market cap within hours. When Steinberger publicly denied having any association with it, the token collapsed more than 90%, leaving late buyers with steep losses. Early traders profited. Steinberger, meanwhile, faced harassment from angry speculators. #WriteToEarnUpgrade #BB
What Federal Reserve Chair nominee Kevin Warsh could do to Bitcoin’s price With Bitcoin’s price down the pan, investors are now waiting to see what Federal Reserve Chair nominee Kevin Warsh will do to markets if he takes the helm in June. Despite praising Bitcoin and calling for lower interest rates last year, markets initially priced in Warsh as a hawk — someone who would keep interest rates high in an aggressive bid to tamp down inflation. But it’s what Warsh might do with the Fed’s balance sheet that concerns investors. Since the Great Recession, the Fed has purchased trillions of dollars of US Treasury bills, flooding banks, and, in turn, the economy with cash. That policy, known as quantitative easing, stimulated the economy, but it has also led financial markets to be addicted to central bank liquidity, Warsh has said. Reducing its balance sheet could be a problem for Bitcoin, which has in the past benefited from quantitative easing. Dilin Wu, research analyst at forex broker Pepperstone, told DL News it was “very likely” Warsh as Fed Chair could spark more volatility in crypto markets. “Aggressive tightening [from Warsh] could shrink bank reserves just as tech firms ramp up leveraged infrastructure and AI spending,” she said “Mismanagement here could trigger stress.” #TokenizedRealEstate #PredictionMarketsCFTCBacking
Robinhood narazil na problémy s kryptoměnami. Měli by investoři koupit akcie za nižší cenu? Akcie Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ: HOOD) klesly poté, co tržby obchodní platformy za Q4 zaostaly za očekáváním. Akcie nyní ztratily více než třetinu své hodnoty v roce 2026, k datu tohoto psaní. Podívejme se blíže na zprávu o ziscích společnosti a vyhlídky, abychom zjistili, zda by investoři měli koupit za nižší cenu. Vytvoří AI prvního bilionáře na světě? Náš tým právě zveřejnil zprávu o jedné málo známé společnosti, nazývané "Nezbytný monopol", která poskytuje klíčovou technologii, kterou oba potřebují Nvidia a Intel. Pokračovat » Problémy s kryptoměnami Robinhood pokračuje v rychlém růstu, jak zvyšuje své platformní aktiva. Za Q4 tržby vzrostly o 27 % na 1,28 miliardy USD, ale to zaostalo za průměrným odhadem analytiků 1,35 miliardy USD, jak shromáždil FactSet. Tržby z transakcí vzrostly o 15 % na 776 milionů USD. Společnost je lídrem v obchodování s opcemi a tržby z opcí vzrostly o 41 % na 314 milionů USD. Tržby z akcií vzrostly o 54 % na 94 milionů USD, zatímco jiné tržby z transakcí vzrostly o více než 300 % na 147 milionů USD. Nicméně tržby z kryptoměn byly velkým slabým místem, klesly o 38 % na 221 milionů USD, Akcie Robinhood (HOOD) klesly o více než 10 % 11. února, poté co fintech firma nedosáhla odhadů tržeb ve svém čtvrtém finančním čtvrtletí 2025. Jak akcie klesaly pod tíhou nepříznivé zprávy o ziscích, jejich relativní síla (14denní) se dostala do hluboce přeprodaného teritoria - technické nastavení, které často předchází oživení. $BTC
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong 'more bullish than ever' as company navigates latest crypto downturn
Coinbase Global (COIN) CEO Brian Armstrong sought to ease investor worries amid a major slide across the crypto markets and a brawl in Washington, D.C., that has dimmed hopes for another piece of landmark legislation to pass through Congress. "We've been through cycles like this many times at Coinbase, and adoption continues to grow. Regulatory clarity is on the horizon, and I'm more bullish than ever,” Armstrong said on the company's earnings call on Thursday. Armstrong's comments came after Coinbase reported its second-worst quarterly net loss ever, $667 million, due to a $718 million paper loss on its crypto investment portfolio. Excluding swings in its crypto holdings, Coinbase reported adjusted EBITDA of $566 million, a 56% drop compared to the prior year and $89 million below Wall Street forecasts. Coinbase's net revenue tallied $1.7 billion, down $487 million from the same period a year ago. "There are opportunities in every market, whether it's up and down," Armstrong added, noting the company had benefited from previous crypto downturns. Coinbase stock rose as much as 9% on Friday morning following the results. Quarterly trading volume at Coinbase totaled $215 billion, down 51% from $439 billion last year. The company's mainstay revenue stream, fees from retail traders, tumbled more than 45% and was $41 million short of analyst projections. As Fundstrat head of digital assets Sean Farrell said on Thursday, "Crypto is in no-man's land." Armstrong reminded analysts of the company's notable progress in its longtime quest to make its business less beholden to crypto prices. In December, Coinbase had a splashy product release introducing trading for stocks, tokenized stocks, futures, and prediction market contracts. "We now have 12 products doing over 100 million in annualized revenue," he said. #CPIWatch #CZAMAonBinanceSquare $BTC
Michael Burry's latest two-word post — “$BTC Patterns” — came with a simple annotated chart and ignited a debate: was he flashing a warning, or quietly handing Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) bulls a roadmap? The famed bubble-watcher has been bearish before, but the chart highlights near-identical boom-bust-base sequences in Bitcoin's history, the kind that sometimes end with a sustained rebound. $BTC Patterns pic.twitter.com/Ax595mNXrD Professional traders demand transparency — see why Kraken Pro has become one of crypto's most trusted advanced trading platforms. Why Billionaires Like Warren Buffett Prefer Real Assets Over Speculation—Institutional Real Estate Is Now Accessible to Individuals Burry's ‘Pattern’ — Warning Or Roadmap? On its face, the image reads like a history lesson: rapid run-ups, violent selloffs, then a base that precedes a fresh surge. That's not a call to buy; it's pattern recognition. But in a market where consensus is leaning bearish, a reminder that Bitcoin has repeatedly recovered is a contrarian spark investors love. #GoldSilverRally #WhaleDeRiskETH
#write2earn Predikce: Tato populární kryptoměna klesne o 50 % (nebo více) do konce roku 2026
Trh s kryptoměnami se v tuto chvíli opravdu dostává do problémů. Jen o něco málo více než měsíc do roku 2026, populární aktiva jako Bitcoin, Ethereum a XRP, stejně jako běžné kryptoměnové akcie Robinhood Markets a Coinbase, zaostávají za širším trhem. I když to může být pro některé investory dezorientující, zůstávám přesvědčen o každém z výše uvedených názvů. Naopak, další článek klesající v kryptoměnovém světě, Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE), si možná nevede tak dobře jako jeho vrstevníci. Pojďme prozkoumat, co činí Dogecoin odlišným od výše uvedených společností a tokenů, a posoudit, proč by mohl směřovat k dalšímu prodeji.
Co je Dogecoin? V roce 2013 vytvořili softwaroví inženýři Billy Markus a Jackson Palmer Dogecoin. Na rozdíl od Etherea nebo XRP, však původ Dogecoinu skutečně nespočívá v narušení digitálního obchodu. Navíc má Dogecoin neomezenou nabídku – což jej výrazně odlišuje od Bitcoinu, který bude mít pouze 21 milionů mincí. Ve skutečnosti byl Dogecoin vytvořen jako reakce na tehdy virální internetový meme se psem Shiba Inu. Není to uchovatel hodnoty, ani není považován za inovativní prvek v rychle se vyvíjejícím fintech ekosystému. Na co se Dogecoin používá? Obecně řečeno, kryptoměny dosud nebyly široce přijaty jako forma platby. Zatímco některé podniky přijímají Bitcoin a některé banky využívají XRP, objem kryptotransakcí je daleko od objemu fiat měny. Vzhledem k jeho extrémnímu nedostatku užitečnosti by nemělo být překvapující, že aplikace Dogecoinu ve skutečném světě je téměř neexistující. Průmyslová data naznačují, že pouze asi 2 000 podniků po celém světě přijímá Dogecoin v nějaké formě. Proti tomuto pozadí Dogecoin nemá žádnou přitažlivost pro institucionální investory. Spíše je altcoin základem mezi spekulativními denními obchodníky a maloobchodními investičními komunitami známými jako "Doge Army." V tomto smyslu je volatilita Dogecoinu využívána pro rychlé obchodování a zábavu, místo pro dlouhodobou odolnost portfolia.
4 Predictions for, Yep, Crypto Prediction Markets in 2026
Prediction markets are now one of the fastest-growing segments of the fintech industry. Trading volume began to spike in 2025 and has really taken off in 2026. On a weekly basis, nearly $6 billion in prediction markets contracts are now traded on platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket. So what can crypto market participants expect in 2026? Here are four big predictions for where things are headed over the next year.
New players and new products This is an easy prediction: There will be a surge of new players and crypto-specific products to trade in the year ahead. Right now, the two big players are Kalshi and Polymarket. But both Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ: HOOD) and Coinbase Global (NASDAQ: COIN) have entered the fray, and I'm expecting more big names to follow. Aside from opening more opportunities for retail investors to participate in prediction markets, this should also lead to the launch of innovative products. Instead of just making a prediction about the future price of a cryptocurrency, for example, investors will also be able to make predictions about the volatility of a specific cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). #USCryptoMarketStructureBill #MarketCorrection #USCryptoMarketStructureBill
The Real Story Behind Bitcoin’s 10% Crash — Why Liquidations Came Later Bitcoin price fell more than 10% from its late-January highs, briefly dropping below $81,000 before stabilizing above $82,300. In just 24 hours, the market recorded over $1.7 billion in liquidations, with Bitcoin accounting for nearly $800 million in long liquidations. BTC price is still down over 6%, day-on-day. Most traders blamed leverage. But the data shows that derivatives did not start this crash. They only accelerated it. The real breakdown began earlier, near a critical on-chain and structural zone. Heavy Volume, Broken Support, and the $84,600 Trap The first warning came from the daily chart. Bitcoin printed its largest red volume candle since early December. A red volume candle means aggressive selling pressure, where sellers overpower buyers. The last time volume reached this level, in early December, Bitcoin dropped nearly 9%. Back then, buyers stepped in immediately. This time, they did not. Instead, the BTC price slipped below $84,600, a key support level, and continued falling toward $81,000. At the same time, Bitcoin entered one of its most important on-chain zones. This is where UTXO Realized Price Distribution (URPD) matters. URPD shows where the existing Bitcoin supply was last bought. Large clusters indicate levels where many coins last changed hands, often acting as major support or resistance zones. Two of the largest clusters, per the chart, sat at: $84,569 (3.11% of supply) $83,307 (2.61% of supply) #Bitcoin #BTC #MarketCorrection #TokenizedSilverSurge
The two most popular cryptocurrencies -- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) -- are trading well below their all-time highs from just a few months ago. Bitcoin is down about 30% from its all-time high of $126,198 in October, while Ethereum is down roughly 40% from its all-time high of $4,954 in August. Based on these deeply discounted prices, both Bitcoin and Ethereum look like tremendous bargains right now. But which one is the better buy? Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now, when you join Stock Advisor. See the stocks » Higher upside potential First and most importantly, Bitcoin has more upside potential than Ethereum. According to a recent roundup of price predictions from CNBC, crypto industry insiders still think that there's a realistic chance for Bitcoin to hit $200,000 this year. After all, in seven of the past 14 years, Bitcoin has delivered triple-digit percentage returns for investors. So why not again in 2026? Even analysts that are downgrading their future price targets for Bitcoin have a healthy regard for its powerful upside potential during the next few years. For example, Cathie Wood of Ark Invest recently downgraded her 2030 price target from $1.5 million to $1.2 million. That's a notable 20% reduction in price. But it still implies that Bitcoin is going to turn in a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 60% during the next five years.
Binance Wallet Launches Three AI Features for Insights
Binance wallet now offers three new artificial intelligence-driven features to help users understand on-chain activity with minimal hassle. With these updates, the Binance wallet is making it easier for you to spot market narratives, follow social hype, and understand tokens. What’s New in Binance Wallet? Binance Wallet launched three AI-driven tools to make crypto research easier for everyone. These applications focus on social trends, capital flows, and real-time token insights, enabling users to make better-informed decisions.
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Stablecoin firm Rain valued at $1.95 billion in latest fundraise
Jan 9 (Reuters) - Stablecoin firm Rain said on Friday it had raised $250 million in a funding round led by ICONIQ, valuing the company at $1.95 billion, as investor interest in the crypto sector continues to grow.
Stablecoins are cryptocurrencies designed to hold a steady value by being pegged to assets such as the U.S. dollar. They are gaining traction with investors, consumers and large financial institutions as interest in digital assets broadens.
The sector has benefited from a more accommodating stance by regulators under U.S. President Donald Trump's administration, easing the path for traditional financial firms to explore crypto products.
The latest series C round brings Rain's total funding to more than $338 million and comes four months after its previous one. The company said its valuation has increased more than 17-fold in just 10 months.
The company's top priority is to deliver on its mission by expanding its presence in key licensed markets, a Rain spokesperson said, adding that the firm is focused on deepening its full-stack stablecoin payments platform, including through strategic acquisitions.
Rain provides businesses with infrastructure to issue and manage stablecoin-linked payment cards and wallets, enabling users to transact any place, where Visa is accepted.
"Stablecoins are quickly becoming the way money moves in the 21st century, but adoption by users worldwide requires cards and apps that just work," Rain's CEO and Co-founder Farooq Malik said in a statement.
"In the last year, our active card base has increased 30x and our annualized payment volume has increased 38x, but we're still in the early innings."
He added that the capital would be used to enter new markets, scale and support more enterprise launches.