Garrett Jin has withdrawn 77.48 million USDT from Binance and used the funds to repay his loan on the Aave platform. The transaction was monitored by Lookonchain. This move indicates significant activity involving a large amount of stablecoin within the DeFi lending ecosystem.
Bitget January Report: TradFi Segment Exceeds 10% of Trading Volume Driven by Gold and Other Assets
Bitget's January transparency report reveals rapid growth in its TradFi trading segment, which includes gold and other traditional assets. Within weeks of launching TradFi products, daily trading volume doubled to over $4 billion. Despite this growth, crypto assets remain the core liquidity source, accounting for 88.25% of total trading volume, while non-crypto products make up 11.75%, with TradFi contributing 11.42%.
MicroStrategy Suggests Selling 1.4% Asset-Backed Credit to Fund Dividends and Boost Bitcoin Holdings
MicroStrategy revealed in a Middle East TV interview that it could sell credit instruments equivalent to 1.4% of its capital assets. The proceeds would cover dividends for stocks like MSTR while enabling the company to increase its Bitcoin holdings permanently. This strategy reflects MicroStrategy’s ongoing commitment to expanding its Bitcoin exposure amid market dynamics.
Gold Price at Crucial Junction: Approaching $5,200 Before Possible Correction
Gold price is currently testing a critical $5,100 level, with forecasts suggesting a short-term rise to $5,200 before a potential pullback near $5,000. Analysts highlight bullish monthly trends and expect the price to ultimately surge beyond $8,000 in 2026 due to macroeconomic factors. Growing geopolitical tensions and concerns about currency debasement are strengthening gold's role as a safe-haven asset amid global financial uncertainty.