NKN Token Surges 80% Amid Exchange Delisting Announcements, Trading Volumes Reach New Highs
The NKNUSDT token has experienced significant price volatility in the past 24 hours, primarily driven by the recent announcements of impending delistings from major exchanges, including Binance and Phemex. News of Binance's planned delisting on February 13, 2026, triggered substantial market reactions, with NKNUSDT seeing increased trading volume and pronounced price swings. This delisting-related event led to both sharp declines and dramatic surges, as traders responded to reduced liquidity and access.
Currently, NKNUSDT is trading at 0.0126 on Binance, up 80% from a 24-hour opening price of 0.0070, with trading volumes and market capitalization reflecting heightened activity and continued volatility. The circulating supply stands at around 797 million tokens, with a maximum supply of 1 billion, and the token's market capitalization ranges between $5.67 million and $7.70 million. The recent surge in price and trading volume is directly attributable to exchange delisting announcements, which have generated intense speculation and short-term trading interest.
📊 Market Snapshot – XPLUSDT Perp (1M)
Volatility spike followed by a hard reset. Price is sitting around 0.0814 (+3.3%), but the bigger picture shows a classic blow-off → distribution → bleed structure.
What stands out:
Massive upside wick to ~1.69 signals an extreme squeeze or listing-driven spike
Immediate heavy red engulfing candles afterward = aggressive profit-taking and trapped late longs.
Price has since compressed near the lows (~0.069–0.081), suggesting post-crash stabilization rather than recovery.
Volume peaked during the dump and is now cooling, which usually means sellers are exhausted—but buyers are still cautious.
Momentum check:
Short-term bounce looks technical, not trend-driven.
Higher timeframes remain bearish until reclaiming prior breakdown zones.
Order book slightly favors bids (~55% bid vs 45% ask), hinting at speculative bottom-fishing.
Overall take:
This is a high-risk, high-volatility market. Right now it’s a dead-cat bounce / base-building attempt, not a confirmed reversal. Bulls need sustained volume and higher lows; otherwise, range chop or another leg down is still on the table.
$XPL @Plasma #Plasma
Cryptocurrency Miner Sells $305M Worth of Bitcoin Amidst a Significant Drop in Network Difficulty
The Bitcoin mining sector witnessed a sharp decline in network difficulty by 14% over a span of three weeks between January and February, leading to a $305 million Bitcoin sale by publicly traded miner, Cango. This occurred during a period of falling Bitcoin prices and reduced profitability metrics, indicating increasing pressure on the mining sector. Cango's sale, which cited balance sheet strengthening, led to an 8% drop in share prices on the first trading day post-disclosure. Despite evidence of strain, data shows steady aggregate miner flows to exchanges and no signs of broad reserve dumping. On-chain analyst, Axel Adler Jr., believes the current adjustments are being managed primarily through hashrate reductions, and any further drop in Bitcoin prices could trigger similar actions by other mining companies.
Binance Offers $40 Million WLFI Airdrop to USD1 Holders
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Reports say the U.S. military has seized another Russian oil tanker, and this move is already sending shockwaves through global markets and politics.
This isn’t just about one ship. It’s about pressure. Oil is money, and money is power. Every tanker matters when tensions between Washington and Moscow are already high. For Russia, losing access to oil routes hurts revenue. For the U.S., it’s a clear signal that enforcement is tightening and warnings are turning into action.
Behind the headlines, this raises bigger questions. Will energy prices react? Will Russia respond? And how far will this standoff go before it spills into something larger?
For now, the message is loud and clear. Control of energy routes is becoming a frontline tool, not just a background issue. The chessboard is active, and every move is being watched closely.
Sub-Second Finality Is a UX Feature
People keep treating finality like a benchmark—something you measure in milliseconds, brag about in charts, and forget the moment the thread ends.
But in real life, finality is user experience.
It’s the difference between “I sent it” and “it’s done.”
That tiny gap—when you stare at the screen, waiting for a confirmation to feel real—is where trust leaks out. Not because you’re impatient, but because payments have trained you to expect oddities: delays, reversals, “wait for more confirmations,” or fees that suddenly don’t make sense.
That’s why sub-second finality matters most in places where payments are a daily habit: shops, rides, restaurants, agents, payroll desks, remittance counters. Those environments don’t want a crypto lesson. They want a clear moment: paid means paid.
This is the way to see what makes Plasma interesting.
Plasma is built as a Layer 1 for stablecoin settlement—meaning its main job isn’t to impress traders, it’s to keep stablecoin payments dependable and predictable. It keeps the developer ease of the EVM (via Reth), aims for sub-second confirmations through PlasmaBFT, and favors stablecoin-first design choices like gasless USDT-style transfers and paying fees in the currency people actually use. On top of that, the Bitcoin-anchored security idea is about keeping the settlement layer more neutral and harder to pressure because money rails shouldn’t be weak.
So yes sub-second finality is “speed.”
But more truly, it’s confidence.
And confidence is the best UX any payment system can deliver.
@Plasma #plasma $XPL
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Bitcoin Steadies as ETF Outflows Signal U.S. Selling Pressure
Bitcoin is holding near current levels, but underlying flow data suggests U.S. selling pressure remains a key factor in price action. Market maker Wintermute notes that liquidity is rotating toward AI and equities, thinning crypto bid depth and keeping Bitcoin in a high-volatility price discovery phase.
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF outflows continue to act as a direct headwind, as redemptions translate into underlying sell pressure. At the same time, a negative Coinbase premium indicates U.S. spot prices are clearing below offshore markets, a classic sign of weaker domestic demand.
With liquidity thinner, price moves have become more reactive, and failed rallies are more common. Bitcoin is trading near $69,150, with volatility elevated around 10.6%, consistent with an ongoing adjustment phase rather than a confirmed trend.
Markets will be watching closely for ETF flows to stabilize and for the Coinbase premium to turn positive, which would signal improving U.S. demand and healthier spot conditions.
#USTechFundFlows $BTC
The February edition of Kyberians of the Month has officially launched. This event offers a fantastic opportunity for all community members to transform their messages and invitations into KNC. With a total prize pool of 1,600 KNC, eligibility is open to everyone.
To participate, simply invite friends, maintain your activity levels, and enjoy the experience. Please be aware that the campaign runs until 28 Feb at 8 AM (UTC). You can get started by visiting https://t.co/ufcmRJ9qmb and reviewing the pinned post located in the #kyberians-of-the-month channel for comprehensive details.
$BTC pumped to $71,000 yesterday liquidating $130M shorts.
Then, $BTC dumps straight back to $68,000 liquidating another $150M longs.
Now, above at $72,000 - $74,000 we still have large liquidity waiting to be taken.
However, at $66,000 - $68,000 we have even larger leveraged liquidity building up making this the higher-probability zone for a sweep next
Bears are attempting to regain control.
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📈 Market Snapshot – Gainers (24h)
Full-on risk-on session with explosive upside across alts. NKN (+88.4%) absolutely steals the show, signaling a momentum breakout fueled by aggressive buying. GHST (+61.2%) follows with a powerful continuation move, while ATM (+44.7%) posts a clean vertical push.
Mid-pack strength stays solid: ZKP (+26.0%), DF (+20.9%), and DATA (+19.1%) show sustained accumulation rather than quick spikes. G (+17.1%), $FTT (+16.7%), and $BERA (+16.3%) keep momentum alive, while ALLO (+15.2%), OG (+13.2%), and $KERNEL (+11.7%) round out a broad-based rally.
Overall vibe: strong bullish momentum, but with moves this steep, expect pullbacks and profit-taking—only the strongest trends will hold.
📈 Market Snapshot – Gainers (24h)
Full-on risk-on session with explosive upside across alts. NKN (+88.4%) absolutely steals the show, signaling a momentum breakout fueled by aggressive buying. GHST (+61.2%) follows with a powerful continuation move, while ATM (+44.7%) posts a clean vertical push.
Mid-pack strength stays solid: $ZKP (+26.0%), $DF (+20.9%), and $DATA (+19.1%) show sustained accumulation rather than quick spikes. G (+17.1%), FTT (+16.7%), and BERA (+16.3%) keep momentum alive, while ALLO (+15.2%), OG (+13.2%), and KERNEL (+11.7%) round out a broad-based rally.
Overall vibe: strong bullish momentum, but with moves this steep, expect pullbacks and profit-taking—only the strongest trends will hold.