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US President Donald Trump said he was unaware of a reported multimillion-dollar investment by an Abu Dhabi royal into the crypto platform World Liberty Financial, distancing himself from a deal that has drawn fresh scrutiny over foreign influence and presidential family business ties.

Key Takeaways:

Trump said he was unaware of a reported $500M UAE royal investment in World Liberty Financial.

WSJ reported an Abu Dhabi royal agreed to buy a 49% stake in the crypto platform.

The deal has drawn scrutiny over foreign influence and Trump family ties.

“I don’t know about it,” Trump told reporters on Monday when asked about the transaction.

“My sons are handling that — my family is handling it,” he added. “I guess they get investments from different people.”

UAE Royal Agreed to Buy 49% Stake in World Liberty Financial

The comments followed a report by The Wall Street Journal that Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, a senior member of the United Arab Emirates royal family, agreed to acquire a 49% stake in World Liberty Financial for $500 million just days before Trump’s inauguration.

The Journal cited company documents and people familiar with the matter.

According to the report, the investment was made through Aryam Investment 1, an entity backed by Sheikh Tahnoon, with an initial $250 million installment.

Of that amount, $187 million was directed to Trump-family entities, while another $31 million went to an entity linked to World Liberty Financial co-founders Zak Folkman and Chase Herro.

If completed as described, the deal would make Aryam the largest shareholder in World Liberty Financial, a US-based crypto venture founded by nine individuals, including Trump and his sons Donald Trump Jr., Eric and Barron.

JUST IN: President Trump says he did not know Abu Dhabi invested $500 million in his World Liberty crypto project.

"I don't know about it. My sons are handling that, I guess they get investments from people." pic.twitter.com/AOBosetnpE

— Bitcoin Black (@Bitcoinblacck) February 2, 2026

The structure has raised questions among lawmakers and commentators about governance and foreign capital exposure in a company closely associated with the sitting president.

Sheikh Tahnoon maintains close diplomatic ties with Washington and chairs Group 42, an Abu Dhabi-based artificial intelligence conglomerate.

In December, Group 42 secured approval from the US Department of Commerce to purchase advanced chips from Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices, underscoring its standing with US regulators.

The reported investment has added to broader political debate over Trump’s crypto links.

In January, Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren urged federal banking regulators to pause consideration of World Liberty Financial’s application for a bank charter until Trump divests his stake.

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency later rejected that request, saying the application would undergo the same “rigorous review” as any other and that political ties would not affect the process.

Bitcoin Loses 25,000 Millionaire Addresses Despite Pro-Crypto Turn Under Trump

As reported, Bitcoin has shed roughly 25,000 millionaire addresses in the year since Donald Trump returned to the White House, even as US policy shifted toward a more crypto-friendly stance.

Blockchain data shows the number of addresses holding at least $1 million in BTC fell about 16% year over year, suggesting regulatory optimism has not translated into sustained on-chain wealth growth.

The pullback was less severe among the largest holders. Addresses with more than $10 million in Bitcoin declined by about 12.5%, indicating that top-tier investors were better able to withstand price volatility, while wallets near the millionaire threshold were more exposed to market swings.

Much of the increase in Bitcoin millionaire addresses occurred before Trump took office, driven by a late-2024 rally fueled by election-related optimism and expectations of deregulation.

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ING Deutschland has opened retail access to cryptocurrency-linked exchange-traded notes (ETNs), allowing customers to gain exposure to Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana through its securities platform.

Key Takeaways:

ING Deutschland now offers retail investors bank-integrated ETNs for Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana.

The products remove the need for wallets or private keys by fitting into existing brokerage accounts.

ING warned the ETNs carry high risks despite tax alignment and regulated trading venues.

The products are physically backed ETNs issued by established providers including 21Shares, Bitwise and VanEck.

The notes track the performance of individual cryptocurrencies and are traded on regulated exchanges via ING’s Direct Depot service, integrating crypto exposure into a traditional brokerage setup.

ING Aims to Lower Barriers With Bank-Integrated Crypto ETNs

ING said the offering is designed to reduce friction for retail investors by relying on familiar banking infrastructure.

Customers do not need to manage third-party wallets, private keys or separate crypto accounts, as the ETNs are held alongside other securities in their existing portfolios.

“This creates another particularly low-threshold access to crypto investments via exchange-traded products,” said Martijn Rozemuller, chief executive of VanEck Europe, in a translated statement.

He added that many investors prefer crypto exposure that fits within existing custody and reporting structures while offering transparent costs.

The bank also noted that the ETNs fall under Germany’s tax framework for crypto investments.

The largest retail brokerage in Germany

Has rolled out access to @Bitwise_Europe crypto ETPS!https://t.co/XDzw7PzBDH pic.twitter.com/IiwrZgykMN

— Hunter Horsley (@HHorsley) February 2, 2026

Under current rules, capital gains may be exempt from tax if positions are held for more than one year, aligning the products with the treatment of direct cryptocurrency holdings.

At the same time, ING stressed that the instruments carry substantial risks. In disclosures accompanying the launch, the bank cited extreme price volatility, potential total loss in the event of issuer insolvency, liquidity constraints, market manipulation and regulatory uncertainty.

On an educational page, ING described cryptocurrencies as speculative assets whose prices are heavily influenced by market psychology.

The move marks another step in ING’s gradual expansion into digital assets. The Dutch banking group, whose history dates back to the 18th century, has been exploring blockchain-based finance across Europe.

In September, ING joined a consortium of European banks working on a euro-denominated stablecoin, aiming to create a trusted payment standard for the region.

By bringing crypto-linked ETNs to retail customers, ING joins a growing number of European banks offering regulated pathways into digital assets without direct token ownership.

ING Joins Bank Consortium Exploring Euro-Denominated Stablecoin Under MiCA

As reported, ING is preparing to launch a euro-denominated stablecoin as part of a consortium with other banks.

The project is still at an early stage, with several participating institutions awaiting board approvals and regulatory clearance to establish a joint issuing entity. ING declined to comment on the plans.

The initiative comes as the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) reshapes the region’s stablecoin landscape by setting licensing requirements, reserve rules and oversight standards.

MiCA has increased interest in euro-backed digital currencies by providing a clearer framework for banks to issue compliant products.

ING would not be the first European bank to enter the space. Société Générale, via its SG FORGE unit, has already launched a euro-backed stablecoin, while analysts note MiCA has strengthened regulated offerings such as Circle’s EURC.

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Binance restored withdrawals on Tuesday after a brief outage that the exchange attributed to technical difficulties, offering traders a quick reset after a jittery stretch for crypto markets.

The exchange first flagged the problem in a post on X, telling users, “We are aware of some technical difficulties affecting withdrawals on the platform. Our team is already working on a fix, and services will resume as soon as possible.”

Follow-up reports said Binance brought withdrawals back online after fixing the issue, with the disruption lasting about 20 minutes.

We are aware of some technical difficulties affecting withdrawals on the platform. Our team is already working on a fix, and services will resume as soon as possible.

We appreciate your patience and will keep you posted! pic.twitter.com/382Ua4naCN

— Binance (@binance) February 3, 2026

Liquidation Wave Highlights Fragile Market Sentiment

It follows a bruising spell for crypto after Bitcoin dipped below $76,000 over the weekend.

CoinGlass data showed $2.56B in liquidations as digital assets slid with equities and metals during a broader risk pullback.

While far short of the $19B washout after President Donald Trump’s China tariff move, the episode again showed how quickly leverage can unwind when sentiment shifts.

Binance did not publish a detailed explanation of what triggered the interruption, leaving users to focus on the practical takeaway, withdrawals processed again once the platform stabilized.

Binance Reserve Moves Add To Market Scrutiny

The pause landed during a period when traders have treated operational updates from major venues as market signals, especially after sharp swings in risk appetite across crypto and other assets.

Separately, Binance has also been in focus for its Safety Asset Fund for Users reserve shift, after reports said the exchange executed an initial $100M bitcoin purchase as part of a planned $1B conversion.

That backdrop has kept attention on liquidity and platform plumbing, even when an incident resolves quickly, since fast-moving markets tend to amplify nerves around access to funds and execution.

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Crypto market structure legislation is still struggling to gain ground in the U.S. Senate, with no agreement reached on whether exchanges should be allowed to offer yield or rewards on stablecoins.

The White House’s Eisenhower Executive Office Building held a meeting on Monday, bringing together crypto industry groups and representatives from exchanges, as well as Wall Street bankers.

Per people familiar with the talks, White House gave fresh marching orders to participants: to get to a compromise on stablecoin yields before the end of this month.

Industry Groups Say White House Meeting Was an ‘Important Step’

According to Bloomberg, crypto trade group Digital Chamber circulated a memo, noting that both banking and crypto authorities reviewed existing policy proposals and highlighted areas of disagreement.

The memo described the session as “exactly the kind of progress needed,” despite the lack of an immediate compromise over stablecoin yields.

“Inaction is not an option, and we are committed to rolling up our sleeves and doing the hard work to ensure legislative progress does not punish innovators or consumers who see digital assets as a foundation for their financial future,” CEO Cody Carbone said in a statement.

Today, the crypto and banking industry came to the table at the @WhiteHouse to discuss a critical issue to moving market structure legislation forward, stablecoin yield. pic.twitter.com/3gUMrbUVKc

— The Digital Chamber (@DigitalChamber) February 2, 2026

In yet another instance, the Blockchain Association CEO Summer Mersinger called the Monday event “an important step forward in the effort to deliver bipartisan digital asset market structure legislation to the President’s desk.”

“It was an honor to represent our 100+ members on this important issue,” she wrote on X.

The conversations are exactly what’s needed to bridge differences, build consensus and make sure Congress can deliver clear crypto rules, the Blockchain Association said in a separate memo.

Following the meeting, Patrick Witt, Executive Director, President’s Council of Advisors for Digital Assets, said the meeting was “constructive, fact-based, and, most importantly, solutions-oriented.”

“Over the course of the past few months, we have achieved breakthroughs on several seemingly intractable policy issues,” he said. “I am confident we will be able to resolve this one too.”

Sincere thanks to the representatives from the crypto and banking industries who participated in today’s meeting on stablecoin rewards and yield. The discussion was constructive, fact-based, and, most importantly, solutions-oriented.

Over the course of the past few months, we…

— Patrick Witt (@patrickjwitt) February 2, 2026

Last month, the White House rep called for the urgent passage of crypto market structure legislation. He said that it is unrealistic to expect a multi-trillion-dollar industry to operate without a comprehensive regulatory framework.

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Crypto markets staged a broad-based rebound over the past 24 hours, led by strong gains in the DeFi sector. According to SoSoValue data, DeFi climbed 3.53%, with Hyperliquid (HYPE) surging 19.85% and Morpho (MORPHO) rising 9.10%. Bitcoin advanced 3.75% to recover above $78,000, while Ethereum gained 4.41% to break past $2,340. Other sectors also posted solid gains, including Meme tokens (+2.21%), Layer 2 (+1.83%), CeFi (+1.52%), and Layer 1 (+1.46%). AI, RWA, and PayFi sectors recorded modest advances, while NFT and GameFi were the only laggards, down 0.86% and 1.53%, respectively.

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Hyperliquid is laying the groundwork to enter prediction markets, pitching a new product called outcome trading that it says could open the door to event-based contracts without the leverage and liquidation mechanics that dominate crypto derivatives.

In an X post on Monday, Hyperliquid said its core engine HyperCore will support outcome trading under a proposal known as HIP-4, framing outcomes as fully collateralized contracts that settle within a fixed range and can power prediction markets as well as bounded options-style trades.

Hyperliquid said outcomes aim to add non-linearity and dated contracts while offering a form of derivatives trading that does not rely on leverage or liquidations.

Testnet Phase Sets Stage For Broader Deployment

It also positioned the feature as a building block that can work alongside portfolio margin and HyperEVM, signalling a push to widen what developers can build on top of its stack.

HyperCore will support outcome trading (HIP-4). Outcomes are fully collateralized contracts that settle within a fixed range. They are a general-purpose primitive that are useful for applications such as prediction markets and bounded options-like instruments. There has been…

— Hyperliquid (@HyperliquidX) February 2, 2026

For now, the company said the feature remains in testnet, with canonical markets planned after technical work wraps up.

Hyperliquid added that those initial markets will rely on objective settlement sources, be denominated in USDH, and may later expand to permissionless deployment depending on user feedback.

CFTC Signals Fresh Framework For Prediction Markets

The timing matters because prediction markets are moving from the fringe to the regulatory agenda. Commodity Futures Trading Commission chairman Michael Selig said last week the agency is preparing a new rulebook for prediction markets, as platforms such as Polymarket and Kalshi draw billions in activity by letting users trade yes or no outcomes across politics, pop culture, and more.

That regulatory shift is already reshaping the competitive landscape. Polymarket has re-entered the US market after receiving approval from the CFTC through an Amended Order of Designation, a move that could make event contracts a new engagement tool for major crypto platforms such as Coinbase, according to a Clear Street report by analyst Owen Lau.

Polymarket, which had been restricted from serving US customers since 2022, has launched a US-based application that starts with a limited set of sports-focused event contracts, with categories such as politics and crypto expected to follow over time.

Hyperliquid’s proposal reads as an attempt to meet that moment with infrastructure first, aiming to give traders and builders a simpler, fully collateralized way to express views on outcomes while regulators and platforms spar over where prediction markets fit inside existing rules.

If HIP-4 moves from testnet to production, it would place Hyperliquid more directly in the widening race to package prediction markets as a mainstream crypto product, just as policy scrutiny and consumer demand start pulling the space in the same direction.

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Bitcoin traded near $78,000 early Tuesday as Asian markets regained their footing after a bruising stretch of volatility in precious metals, with traders taking some comfort from a sharp pickup in US factory activity overnight.

Equities across the region pushed higher. Japan’s Nikkei jumped 2.5% to claw back Monday’s losses, South Korea’s KOSPI rose 4%, and futures pointed to a rebound in Hong Kong, as investors stepped back into risk after last week’s whipsaw.

US markets also looked steadier at the open, with S&P 500 futures up 0.3% as traders lined up for a busy run of earnings in the next few sessions.

Market snapshot

Bitcoin: $78,719, up 2%

Ether: $2,334, up 1.8%

XRP: $1.61, up 0.5%

Total crypto market cap: $2.72 trillion, up 2.6%

Liquidations Mount As Sentiment Turns Against Leverage

Crypto, though, still carried the scars of the recent sell-off. Bitcoin investors liquidated $2.56B in recent days, CoinGlass data showed, after digital assets slid alongside equities and metals in a broader risk retreat.

The wipeouts in both short and long Bitcoin positions remained well below the record $19B in crypto liquidations that followed President Donald Trump’s tariff announcement on China, even so the latest wave underscored how quickly leverage can unravel when sentiment turns.

Traders also kept a close eye on metals after violent swings tied to Trump’s decision to nominate Kevin Warsh as his pick to lead the Federal Reserve.

Kevin Warsh has described Bitcoin as an "important asset," and he could soon lead the world's most influential central bank#FederalReserve #BTChttps://t.co/zjD4vw3Wto

— Cryptonews.com (@cryptonews) January 30, 2026

Investors see Warsh as more inclined to shrink the Fed’s balance sheet, a stance that can push bond yields higher and sap the appeal of assets that offer no yield.

By Tuesday morning in Asia, the selling pressure eased and prices snapped back. Gold rose 3% to $4,800 an ounce, nearly 9% above Monday’s lows, while silver climbed 5% to $83.34.

The latest moves followed a forced unwind in crowded positions that spilled across markets, as traders sold other holdings to meet losses elsewhere. “The broader flow picture suggests a clear risk-off rotation, with investors reallocating toward cash and gold amid rising macroeconomic and political uncertainty,” Bitfinex analysts said.

Earnings Optimism Offsets Rate And Yield Concerns

Macro data helped set the tone. US factory activity expanded for the first time in a year in January, PMI figures showed, nudging yields higher without materially shifting expectations for rate cuts later on.

Treasury markets held steady in Asia, with benchmark 10-year yields around 4.275% in Tokyo and two-year yields near 3.57%, after the front end ticked higher in New York.

Wall Street closed higher on Monday, lifted by chipmakers and other AI-linked names, while Alphabet shares hit a record high ahead of results later this week. Disney sank 7.4% after warning about a drop in international visitors to its US theme parks and weaker performance in its TV and film division, with AMD and Super Micro Computer due to report after the bell on Tuesday.

In Australia, markets looked ahead to a central bank decision later Tuesday. A resilient jobs market and a hotter-than-expected fourth-quarter inflation print left traders pricing in a 25 basis point rate hike, Australian shares rose 1.3% early, and the Australian dollar held firm at $0.6958 after its strongest monthly rise in three years in January.

Currencies also settled after last week’s sharp dollar swing. The euro traded around $1.18, while the yen hovered near 155.54 per dollar, giving back about half the gains it made during a burst of speculation about possible joint US-Japan action to support the Japanese currency.

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The Pepe Coin price has dropped by 2% in the past 24 hours, with its fall to $0.000004118 coming after a weekend when the crypto market’s total cap fell to $2.66 trillion.

This amounts to an 11% drop in a matter of days, while PEPE’s current price means that it has declined by 14% in a week and by 31% in a month, while the meme token – currently the 57th-biggest coin in the market – has also suffered a 66% fall in the past year.

These are hugely disappointing drops, but indicators are increasingly suggesting that PEPE is close to bottoming out, and that it could rebound strongly soon.

This is evident with its MVRV long-short difference indicator, which is about to turn positive after several months in negative territory, as long-term holders begin to dominate its market once again.

Pepe’s MVRV long/short difference chart up until the start of January. Source: Santiment

A level above 0 indicates that long-term holders predominate in terms of profits, while it also implies a shakeout from which the PEPE price could regain strongly once again.

When combined with the meme token’s enduring popularity and its other oversold indicators, the PEPE price prediction is starting to look very strong again.

Pepe Coin Price Prediction: Price Looks Dead, But Smart Holders Are Taking Control Behind the Scenes

As we can see from the PEPE price chart below, the coin has hit what looks like a real bottom, with its indicators having fallen more or less as low as they can go.

Its relative strength index (yellow) has dropped to 30 in the past few hours, and PEPE has begun to show signs of bouncing back up already, having gained by 1% in the past hour.

Source: TradingView

Its MACD (red, green) is also at a low point, while we can see from its actual price action that it’s testing its long-term support of $0.0000040.

There’s a very good chance that it could rebound from this level and make some quick gains, although further falls below this key area could predict a severe decline.

However, as the aforementioned MVRV long-short difference indicator suggests, the balance is shifting back to long-term holders and accumulators, so eventually the only direction will be up.

We could therefore see the PEPE price return to $0.00000450 within the next week, while its target for the end of Q1 is $0.0000070.

Longer term, we could see it reach $0.000010 by H2 and then end the year at $0.000020.

SUBBD Preps Game-Changing Platform Launch As It Raises Over $1.4 Million in Presale

If some traders want to steer clear of PEPE at this moment in time, there are other alternatives to consider for the purposes of diversification, including several promising presale tokens.

One of these is SUBBD ($SUBBD), an Ethereum-based token that has now raised over $1.47 million in its ongoing sale.

What distinguishes SUBBD from the crowd is that it’s an AI-powered content creation platform for adult creators, one which offers a variety of AI tools to aid the creation process.

Its tools can help with the generation of ideas, images and videos, while they can also create AI agents from the ground up, making users more productive than ever before.

Earn up to $500 per day with your own AI Creator

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— SUBBD (@SUBBDofficial) December 28, 2025

It already has over 38,000 followers on X, testifying to its future potential.

Investors can join its sale by going to the SUBBD website, where it currently costs $0.0574875.

Visit the Official SUBBD Website Here

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In my head, I have been having a lot of questions lately, and why Bitcoin is crashing is not one of them. BTC price just hit as low as $74,000 today, as XRP, Dogecoin, and Shiba Inu dropped to new lows.

This crash was easily predicted amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainty. Bitcoin ETFs have now recorded six consecutive days of outflows for the first time, and many analysts believe the worst is yet to come.

That said, in the short term, the market could see a relief bounce, and altcoins like XRP, Dogecoin, and SHIB are sitting at some interesting dip levels. Below is how they might behave next as we head into February.

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XRP Price Prediction: Short-Term Bounce, Then Capitulation Continues

Ripple has now wicked below its descending wedge, but RSI is deep in oversold territory in the low 30s.

That usually sets the stage for a short-term relief bounce rather than an immediate straight dump. If that bounce happens, the first target is likely the $1.80 area, which lines up with old support turned resistance and the underside of the broken channel.

Source: XRPUSD / TradingView

The real issue here is structure, not momentum. Unless price can reclaim the descending channel and hold above it on a daily close, any move toward $1.80 should be treated as corrective, not the start of a reversal.

If price gets rejected there, the broader dumping move likely continues, with downside pushing XRP toward the $1.40 level where the next demand sits.

This scenario fits with ongoing risk-off conditions, Bitcoin weakness, and thin liquidity across altcoins. These bounces are getting sold, not extended. Until sentiment improves or Bitcoin stabilizes, XRP rallies are likely to stay hopeful moves inside a larger bearish trend.

Dogecoin Price Prediction: Any DOGE Buyers Left Right Now?

When Bitcoin itself is considered “risky” for investors in these conditions then of course memecoins is the ones that suffer the most.

Dogecoin is still stuck in a clear descending channel, with price continuing to print lower highs and lower lows after getting rejected at channel resistance again and again. Structurally, nothing has really changed.

The recent flush pushed RSI down to around 30, which puts DOGE in oversold territory and opens the door for a short-term bounce, similar to what we are seeing across other beaten-down alts like XRP.

If that bounce plays out, it likely targets the $0.12 to $0.13 zone, which lines up with old support turned resistance and the upper edge of the channel. The key thing to watch is whether DOGE can actually break and hold above $0.13 on a daily close. If it cannot, any upside should be treated as corrective, not a trend reversal.

If price gets rejected again, downside risk remains toward the $0.09 area, where the next real support sits.

Memecoins are still underperforming in this risk-off environment, with capital rotating out aggressively. The total memecoin market cap has already dropped from around $50B to $33B since the start of 2026, which tells you speculative assets are getting hit the hardest.

Shiba Inu Price Prediction: No Signs Of Life Yet

Shiba falls into the same narrative as Doge, as both are dog-themed memecoins, and it has historically followed DOGE’s price patterns.

Just like DOGE, SHIB is still trading inside a long-running descending channel that has been pushing price lower for months. Every rally keeps getting sold at the upper trendline, and each bounce has been making a lower high. Price is now sitting right on the lower edge of that channel again, which is why selling pressure is starting to slow.

SHIB’s short-term bounce is possible from here. That said, this would almost certainly be a relief move, not a real reversal. Any bounce is likely to run straight into resistance around the $0.0000088 to $0.0000090 zone, which lines up with old support turned resistance and the middle of the channel.

As long as SHIB stays below that area and remains inside the descending structure, the broader trend is still bearish. If current support fails, the risk shifts toward a continuation move down to around $0.0000060. Especially in a market that is still punishing high risk, speculative assets.

Bitcoin Hyper: One Of The Most Hyped Projects Amid The Bear Market

Bitcoin flushes toward $74,000. High-risk assets like XRP, Dogecoin, and SHIB struggle to find real support. The market is being reminded that volatility exposes more than just weak hands. It exposes weak infrastructure.

Bitcoin Hyper is built around that reality. It is a Bitcoin-focused Layer 2 aiming to bring Solana-level speed and low-cost transactions to the Bitcoin ecosystem. All this without sacrificing Bitcoin’s security.

Instead of chasing short-term altcoin rotations. It focuses on extending Bitcoin itself with fast payments, smart contracts, and even meme coin creation, all anchored to BTC.

Despite the broader risk-off environment, interest in the project has continued to grow. The presale has raised over $31,1980,000 so far, with $HYPER priced at $0.013635 ahead of the next increase. Staking rewards of up to 38% are also being offered. This adds a yield component that Bitcoin still lacks during periods of stress.

Bitcoin Hyper has completed audits by Consult. It is building out a full ecosystem that includes wallets, bridges, staking, explorers, and on-chain tooling.

The underlying bet is simple. If this phase is late-stage capitulation, infrastructure that improves Bitcoin’s usability could matter much more.

In a market where relief bounces are getting sold, and speculative assets keep bleeding. Bitcoin Hyper is positioning itself around fixing Bitcoin’s limitations rather than betting on another quick rotation.

Visit the Official Bitcoin Hyper Website Here

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Another crypto crash rocked markets over the weekend, sending Bitcoin spiralling down to the sub $80k level and simultaneously crashing virtually every other major asset.

The crash appears to have been prompted by panic selling after the U.S. amped up its tense rhetoric about striking the Iranian regime.

Despite the setback, U.S. crypto legislation continues its inevitable path to fruition. At the same time, Bitcoin’s share of the total crypto market has fallen since summer. Conversely, the weekend’s crash has shown us that the whole market is still tied to the fate of Bitcoin.

When U.S. legislation arrives, investors’ diversification will likely come with it, positioning altcoins such as XRP, Solana, Ethereum, and emerging Bitcoin Layer-2 projects to reap the rewards.

XRP (XRP): Payments Network Targets a Move Toward $5

XRP ($XRP) is the largest payments-focused cryptocurrency with a market cap of over $98 billion, thanks to its recognition as the global leader in fast and inexpensive cross-border payments.

Ripple created the XRP Ledger (XRPL) to modernize international money transfers for banks and financial institutions, positioning it as a tech that could one day make SWIFT obsolete.

The blockchain has drawn interest from high-level global organisations, including the United Nations Capital Development Fund and the White House, solidifying XRP’s reputation.

After a decisive legal victory last year against a five-year lawsuit filed by the previous U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, XRP surged to a new all-time high of $3.65 in mid-2025. Since then, broader market weakness has erased 56% of those gains, with the token now trading near $1.61.

One of the most notable recent catalysts was the approval of spot XRP exchange-traded funds in the United States, providing traditional investors with regulated access to the asset.

As additional ETFs launch and regulatory clarity improves, these developments could act as strong tailwinds, potentially pushing XRP toward $5 during the second quarter.

Solana (SOL): Scalable Smart Contract Platform Eyes Fresh Highs

Solana ($SOL) is the biggest smart contract blockchain in crypto outside of Ethereum. Known for its high throughput and low costs, the network has attracted $8 billion in total value locked, while SOL’s market capitalization stands above $58 billion.

At around $103, SOL is currently trading far below its 30-day moving average and shows an oversold relative strength index (RSI) near 29, a level that often reflects the token is currently selling at a massive relative discount. Such setups often precede strong rebound rallies.

A bullish flag pattern formed in late 2026 further supports the case for a speedy recovery.

A sustained break above resistance around $200 and $275 could clear the path for Solana to surpass its previous all-time high of $293.31 and potentially climb beyond $300 before the second quarter concludes.

Solana is also becoming a leading platform for real-world asset tokenization, a sector gaining traction among institutional investors. Firms such as BlackRock and Franklin Templeton have already used the network to launch tokenized investment vehicles.

Ethereum (ETH): DeFi Cornerstone Gears Up for Another Rally

Ethereum ($ETH) is the foundation of decentralized finance and much of the broader Web3 ecosystem, supported by a lofty market capitalization of roughly $275 billion.

With more than $59 billion locked across its protocols, Ethereum maintains its position as the most commercially active blockchain network.

In a strongly bullish market environment, ETH could challenge the $5,000 resistance level by March, exceeding its prior all-time high of $4,946 set last August.

A breakout may then open the door to a move toward $7,500 by the end of the quarter, representing a tidy 3x gain from current levels near $2,274.

Over the longer term, Ethereum’s ability to reach five-figure prices will depend heavily on clearer U.S. regulatory guidance and favorable macroeconomic conditions, both of which are critical for sustained institutional adoption.

ETH is currently hovering in a strong support zone, which may stem further depreciation and act as a nice accumulation zone for those who believe this project could go much higher.

Bitcoin Hyper (HYPER): Bitcoin Layer-2 Project With Meme Roots and Serious Utility

Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER) is a Bitcoin layer 2 that significantly increases transaction speed, lowers fees, and introduces advanced smart contract functionality to the network.

The project’s key features include Solana Virtual Machine integration, decentralized governance, and a Canonical Bridge that enables seamless Bitcoin transfers across multiple blockchains.

Its ongoing token presale has already raised more than $31.2 million, with some analysts forecasting potential returns ranging from 10x to 100x once the token becomes publicly tradable. A recent audit by Coinsult reported no critical vulnerabilities in the project’s smart contracts.

The HYPER token plays a central role in the ecosystem, covering transaction fees, facilitating governance participation, and enabling staking incentives.

Early participants can currently stake presale tokens for yields of up to 38% APY, although these rewards decrease as the staking pool grows.

With exchange listings anticipated later this year, Bitcoin Hyper’s presale offers early exposure to a project that could represent a breakthrough in Bitcoin’s scalability and functionality.

Visit the official website or follow Bitcoin Hyper on X and Telegram for more information.

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When prompted with carefully engineered inputs, Perplexity’s AI model generates striking long-term price projections for the big three cryptos, XRP, Bitcoin, and Ethereum, over the next eleven months.

According to the model’s analysis, an extended crypto bull market combined with clearer and more supportive regulatory frameworks in the United States could push leading digital assets to fresh record highs in the near future.

Below is Perplexity’s outlook for three major cryptocurrencies, all of which the model believes could reach eye-watering new all-time highs (ATHs) this year.

XRP ($XRP): Perplexity Predicts XRP Could Reach $8 by 2027

Ripple’s XRP ($XRP) entered 2026 with strong upside momentum, rallying roughly 19% in the first week of the year. Currently trading around $1.64, Perplexity estimates that a sustained bullish cycle could drive XRP as high as $8 by the end of 2026. Such a move would represent gains of nearly 400%, or over four times its current price.

Source: Perplexity

XRP was among the top-performing large-cap cryptocurrencies last year. In July, it recorded its first new ATH in seven years, surging to $3.65 after Ripple secured a landmark legal victory against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

That ruling sharply reduced regulatory uncertainty surrounding XRP and eased broader concerns that the SEC would escalate enforcement actions across the altcoin market.

From a technical standpoint, XRP’s Relative Strength Index is down at a low 32 after briefly spending time below 30. This indicates the weekend’s panic-selloff is wrapping up now.

Additionally, since early January, its support and resistance lines have formed an unresolved bullish flag. This, taken with improving macroeconomic conditions and the timely delivery of the U.S. CLARITY bill (a piece of comprehensive crypto legislation) could act as catalysts for a breakout, potentially propelling XRP toward Perplexity’s $8 projection.

Further supporting the bullish case, recently approved spot XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States are attracting interest from traditional investors, mirroring the institutional inflows previously seen following the launch of Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs.

Bitcoin (BTC): Perplexity Sees a Path Toward $250,000

Bitcoin ($BTC), the first cryptocurrency and largest by market capitalization, reached a new ATH of $126,080 on October 6. Since then, it has lost 37.5% and trades near $78,900 after two market crashes prompted by global political uncertainty,

Despite this, Perplexity suggests the broader year-on-year uptrend is likely to remain intact this year, with price targets extending toward $200,000 by 2027.

Often referred to as digital gold, Bitcoin continues to appeal to both institutional and retail investors seeking a potential hedge against inflation and global economic instability.

Bitcoin currently accounts for roughly $1.6 trillion of the $2.74 trillion cryptocurrency market. Prices began falling shortly after President Trump’s escalating rhetoric about occupying Greenland prompted potential retaliatory tariffs against the United States from the European Union.

Beyond short-term geopolitical uncertainty, Perplexity’s analysis points to growing institutional investment and post-halving supply dynamics as factors that could propel Bitcoin to post multiple new high watermarks this year.

Additionally, if U.S. policymakers move forward with proposals for a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, Bitcoin’s long-term upside potential could exceed even Perplexity’s optimistic current forecast.

Ethereum ($ETH): Perplexity Models a Possible Surge to $7,500

Ethereum ($ETH), the leading blockchain for smart contracts, decentralized applications, and decentralized finance, continues to serve as the backbone of much of the Web3 ecosystem.

With a market capitalization exceeding $284 billion and $60 billion in total value locked (TVL) across DeFi protocols, Ethereum remains the central hub of on-chain economic activity.

Its strong security track record, reliable settlement layer, and early leadership in stablecoins and real-world asset tokenization position Ethereum well for deeper institutional adoption, particularly if U.S. lawmakers can pass CLARITY sooner rather than later, which would serve as a boon to institutions wanting to leverage Ethereum’s tech.

ETH is currently trading slightly below $2,400, with major resistance expected around the $5,000 level after it reached an ATH of $4,946.05 in August.

If Perplexity’s bullish scenario plays out, a decisive breakout above $5,000 could open the door to multiple new highs this year, with potential upside ranging from $7,500 to as high as $25,000.

Maxi Doge (MAXI): A Meme Coin Built for Extreme Volatility

Flying under Perplexity’s radar, Maxi Doge ($MAXI) has become one of 2026’s most talked-about meme coin presales, raising around $4.6 million in a pre-launch token sale.

The project’s avatar is an exaggerated, high-energy parody (and distant cousin) of Dogecoin, leaning into both gym bro aesthetics and filthy degen humour. Pumped, unapologetic, and way over-the-top, Maxi Doge reclaims the zany and entertaining speculation that originally propelled meme coins into the spotlight.

MAXI is issued as an ERC-20 token on Ethereum’s proof-of-stake network, giving it a significantly lower environmental footprint than Dogecoin’s proof-of-work model.

Buyers can stake MAXI during the presale to earn yields of up to 68% APY, with rewards decreasing as more users join the staking pool. The token is currently priced at $0.0002802 in the latest presale phase, with automatic price increases triggered at each new funding milestone. Purchases are supported via MetaMask and Best Wallet.

Say goodbye to Dogecoin. Maxi Doge is the new dog in Memesville!

Stay updated through Maxi Doge’s official X and Telegram pages.

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As of February 3, 2026, Bitcoin (BTC/USD) is trading at $79,000 after a volatile 2.05% rebound on Monday. Some investors see this as a buying opportunity, but analysts point out that the drop to nine-month lows was set off by Kevin Warsh’s nomination as the next Federal Reserve Chair.

This move signaled a stricter approach to monetary policy, which strengthened the U.S. Dollar and reduced liquidity for riskier assets around the world.

Key Takeaways: The 2026 February Liquidity Hunt

Technical Rejection: Bitcoin hit a low of $74,532 on February 2, confirming a decisive breach of the $80,000 psychological milestone.

The “Warsh Shock”: Markets shed approximately $250 billion in value following the Fed nomination, as investors braced for a potential reduction in the Fed’s balance sheet and tighter US dollar liquidity.

Institutional Conviction: Michael Saylor’s firm, Strategy, utilized the dip to acquire an additional 855 BTC for $75.3 million, bringing their total stake to 713,502 BTC.

Regulatory Summit: The White House is convening a high-level conference today with crypto startups and large banks to discuss the controversial stablecoin yield.

White House Summit: The Battle for Stablecoin Yield

Traditional banks and crypto firms are clashing over stablecoin returns. Banks are pushing for limits on yields because they worry about losing large amounts of money from savings accounts. Standard Chartered warns that if yields are not limited, $500 billion could leave developed countries by 2028.

Crypto firms see these limits as anti-competitive, but the industry is split, and Tether is said to support a law banning such yields. If the summit leads to stricter rules, stablecoin liquidity could drop, which would add more short-term pressure on Bitcoin.

Strategy’s Treasury: A Bullish Signal Amid Paper Losses

For the first time since late 2023, Bitcoin briefly fell below Strategy’s average cost basis when it momentarily plunged toward $74,000. Despite this, the firm spent an average of $87,974 per coin in its latest purchase, raising its total investment to $54.26 billion at an average price of $76,052.

Analysts view this continued accumulation during weakness as a bullish sign that lowers available supply and demonstrates that major institutions view deep corrections as strategic purchasing opportunities.

Because these holdings are unencumbered, there is no immediate liquidity risk for the firm despite the brief period of unrealized paper losses.

Bitcoin (BTC/USD) Technical Analysis: Testing the “Golden Ratio” Support

Bitcoin price prediction looks bearish as the daily chart of BTC/USD shows a clear transition into a bearish descending channel as the market retests structural floors.

Immediate Support: Bitcoin is currently testing the 0.236 Fibonacci level ($78,400). A failure to sustain this could lead to a retest of the $74,666 horizontal floor or the $70,837 liquidity zone.

Momentum Indicators: The Relative Strength Index (RSI) has plummeted toward 28, signaling oversold conditions that typically precede a “short squeeze” relief rally.

Resistance Ceiling: The $80,706 and $84,449 (0.5 Fibonacci) levels have flipped into formidable dynamic resistance, capping short-term recovery attempts.

Bitcoin Price Chart Source: Tradingview

Consider entering a long position if Bitcoin bounces off $74,700, aiming for a rally to $80,700. Set a stop-loss below $72,000 to protect against more liquidity issues from the Fed’s changes.

Bottom Line: While long-term targets remain bullish due to institutional adoption and potential rate cuts under Warsh’s future leadership, Bitcoin’s biggest current weakness, concentrated capital reliance and liquidity sensitivity, has been laid bare. The outcome of today’s White House summit will be a critical determinant for near-term market sentiment.

Bitcoin Hyper: The Next Evolution of BTC on Solana?

Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER) is bringing a new phase to the BTC ecosystem. While BTC remains the gold standard for security, Bitcoin Hyper adds what it always lacked: Solana-level speed. The result: lightning-fast, low-cost smart contracts, decentralized apps, and even meme coin creation, all secured by Bitcoin.

Audited by Consult, the project emphasizes trust and scalability as adoption builds. And momentum is already strong. The presale has surpassed $31.4 million, with tokens priced at just $0.013665 before the next increase.

As Bitcoin activity climbs and demand for efficient BTC-based apps rises, Bitcoin Hyper stands out as the bridge uniting two of crypto’s biggest ecosystems. If Bitcoin built the foundation, Bitcoin Hyper could make it fast, flexible, and fun again.

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SHIB has reached previous market cycle lows, a moment that stands to determine whether Shiba Inu price predictions continue their pattern of diminishing returns or break it entirely.

Since launch, each bull run has produced progressively weaker upside for the meme coin, and this cycle now appears to be questioning whether meaningful cycle-by-cycle upside remains at all.

A 15% weekly drawdown has pushed SHIB back into its most important historical proving ground: a life-long demand zone around $0.0000066.

SHIB USD 1-week chart, life-long demand zone. Source: TradingView.

This level has consistently marked pivots into bullish phases across previous market cycles, but declining speculative demand casts doubt on whether it still carries that same weight.

As last week’s downside accelerated into the weekend, the new week has opened to $2.45 billion in liquidation. Long positions absorbed the bulk of the damage, accounting for $2.27 billion, while shorts saw just $180 million wiped out.

And market participants have shown little urgency to re-enter. Open interest has cratered by 15% to roughly $75 million, signalling broad de-risking rather than repositioning.

Shiba Inu Open Interest ($). Source: Coinglass.

Speaking on the crash, Shibarium core team member Lucie chalked it up to the typical cycle of “over-leverage, panic, forced selling, repeat,” shifting attention to the long-term outlook.

Shiba Inu Price Prediction: Is SHIB Going to $0?

Lucie could be right about SHIB, yet to show any notable breakdown of structure as it continues to respect the year-long consolidation of a falling wedge pattern.

The pattern is now nearing its apex, making the latest retest of the life-long launchpad demand zone a potential final low before breakout momentum is realised.

Momentum indicators suggest sellers may be losing control. The RSI has staged a sharp rebound from the 30 oversold threshold, signalling seller exhaustion and early buyer re-engagement.

The MACD is also back in an uptrend towards a potential golden cross above the signal line, often an early indicator that a mid-term uptrend is beginning to take shape on the daily chart.

The key threshold for a confirmed wedge breakout sits along a past demand zone at $0.00001.With a higher and firmer footing, the full 380% breakout move to $0.000033 could be realised.

And in a full-blown altseason with a more supportive macro backdrop, the step could credibly see gains extend 575% to all-time highs around $0.000042.

Bitcoin Hyper: Bitcoin Can’t Be Ruled Out Just Yet

Risk-averse investors may gravitate toward projects built on genuine utility, and one stands out by addressing Bitcoin’s most persistent challenge: its inability to scale.

Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER) is bridging Bitcoin’s security with Solana tech, creating a new Layer-2 network that unlocks scalable, efficient use cases Bitcoin can’t support on its own.

It opens the door for Bitcoin to play a larger role in top-performing narratives like DeFi and real-world assets – where speed and efficiency matter most.

The project has already raised almost $31 million in presale, and post-launch, even a small fraction of Bitcoin’s massive trading volume could send its valuation significantly higher.

Bitcoin Hyper eliminates the sluggish throughput, expensive transaction costs, and constrained programmability that have historically limited Bitcoin’s use cases, ready for the bull market.

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Over the last three months, crypto exchange stocks have dropped massively due to the collapse in trading activity on centralized platforms, leaving questions about whether the industry is almost at the bottom of another decline or is just entering the most challenging phase yet.

Stocks of large exchange operators are low by 40-60% since October, as the market traces a dramatic drop in spot trading volumes that has wiped out much of the historic gains made earlier last year.

Source: Newhedge

Newhedge data indicate that centralized exchange spot trade volumes were the highest in January 2025 and then in October, when the overall monthly activity rose to approximately $2.3 trillion.

Crypto Spot Volume Falls Nearly 90% From October Peak

Binance transacted nearly $1 trillion in October, over 40% of all volume, before total spot trading across exchanges plunged to about $1.7 trillion in November.

Trading continued to decline, reaching $1.2 trillion in December and plummeting to $120-150 billion in January 2026, nearly 90% less than in October.

Binance was the biggest exchange, with only $70 billion to $80 billion in trades, with the vast majority of other exchanges only registering in single- to low-two-digit billions.

CoinGecko data reveals that Binance held the same position in December with a 38.3% market share, but with spot trading volume decreasing by over 40% month-on-month to $361.8 billion.

Other large platforms, such as Bybit, MEXC, and others, also posted double-digit drops.

Source: CoinGecko

Although the total spot trading volume across the top 10 exchanges had increased marginally on a full-year basis in 2025, the second half of 2025 was characterized by an evident slowdown, with a number of key platforms recording annual decreases.

The slowdown in trading activity has translated directly into pressure on exchange stocks.

Shares of Coinbase, Gemini, and Bullish have all underperformed broader equity markets since October, falling far more sharply than Bitcoin itself, which is down about 35% from its peak.

Coinbase shares fell 40.4% over the past six months to $189.62, sharply following the shrinking exchange volume. Bullish also posted a steep decline, dropping 56.7% over the same period to $29.43.

Source: Google Finance

Robinhood Markets proved more resilient, with its shares down 16.0% over six months to $89.37, significantly outperforming crypto-native peers during the period.

After $19B Liquidation, Traders Step Back and Volumes Slide

Market observers say the dynamic is typical of crypto downturns.

When prices rise, trading volumes expand as investors chase momentum, and when sentiment turns, participation drops quickly, amplifying revenue declines for exchanges.

The latest slump follows a record liquidation event on October 10, when roughly $19 billion in positions were wiped out, dampening risk appetite across both retail and institutional traders.

Over 1.66 million crypto traders were liquidated as the market experienced a sharp downturn, wiping out $19.33 billion in positions.#Trump #Bitcoinhttps://t.co/7PNRagvFrx

— Cryptonews.com (@cryptonews) October 11, 2025

Meanwhile, this cycle has varied from the previous crashes in some significant aspects.

There has been no failure of exchange and a wave of regulatory crackdown like during previous fall seasons.

Rather, the pullback is seen as fueled by exhaustion following a sharp rally, a restrictive financial situation, and wider risk-off action in world markets.

In January, Bitcoin dropped by almost 11%, the most in months since 2018, and investors diverted to perceived safer assets or exited completely.

Bitcoin spot ETFs see $817M outflow as $BTC crashes to $81,315, its nine-month low, driven by Fed uncertainty, tech-sector weakness, and macro risks. #Bitcoin #ETFshttps://t.co/e157j5VJoV

— Cryptonews.com (@cryptonews) January 30, 2026

Historically, such contractions of volumes have followed crypto winters after notable booms, such as the downfall of Mt. Gox in 2014, the bursting of the ICO bubble in 2018, and the liquidity crisis of 2022.

Recoveries have typically taken years and were driven by new structural catalysts rather than a quick return of speculative enthusiasm.

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Crypto is quietly going mainstream in 2026, according to Ripple’s head of legal, who remains confident in a bullish XRP price prediction despite the recent market retreat.

In a new opinion piece for the Fast Company Council, Stuart Alderoty, the lawyer behind Ripple’s biggest courtroom victories, pointed to three powerful trends this year: quiet adoption, real-world assets going digital, and traditional finance starting to align with the crypto space.

Three shifts shaping crypto in 2026.

NCA president, @s_alderoty, breaks down what’s changing (beyond the price charts) in his latest @FastCompany article:

1️⃣ Adoption is picking up quietly
2️⃣ Real-world assets (RWAs) are moving on-chain
3️⃣ Crypto and traditional finance are… pic.twitter.com/NlVl4Fk9kf

— National Cryptocurrency Association (@NatCryptoAssoc) January 28, 2026

Alderoty claims that “crypto is increasingly going mainstream”.

The launch of Ripple USD (RLUSD), the network’s first native stablecoin, was considered a landmark moment for the XRP Ledger.

This token allows Ripple to offer a dollar-pegged product that can be used to send payments easily across the globe.

“Traditional financial institutions are starting to integrate crypto services into legacy systems, making things easier,” he further highlighted.

The question is, is Ripple about to make a comeback after this weekend’s sharp drop?

Let’s take a look at the charts…

XRP Price Prediction: XRP Made an Explosive Comeback After It Hit This Level

XRP dropped sharply over the weekend and has lost 15% over the past 7 days.

XRP/USD Daily Chart (Coinbase) – Source: TradingView

Trading volumes remain relatively light at $5.5 billion, suggesting that Saturday’s steep drop was driven by opportunistic selling during thin weekend liquidity.

However, buyers have begun stepping in at the $1.60 level, which historically acted as a strong support. Back in April, XRP bounced from this zone and climbed to $3.60 in the following months.

With Stuart Alderoty’s three-pillars laying out a foundation for long-term growth, $1.60 could once again be the level that flips sentiment.

As investors position for a broader altcoin recovery, top crypto presales like Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER) are gaining serious traction.

This project is building the first Solana-powered Bitcoin L2, aiming to unlock faster transactions, cheaper fees, and real DeFi utility for BTC holders. Over $31 million has already poured into its ongoing presale, and momentum is still building.

Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER) Presale Creates a “Fast Lane” for BTC Transactions Using Solana

Bitcoin has been deemed some sort of “digital gold” that mostly sits idle.

However, a new presale called Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER) is changing that narrative once and for all.

This project is launching a unique layer-2 network that merges Bitcoin’s robust security with Solana’s lightning-fast speeds and low transaction costs.

The result is a powerful side chain where transactions that used to take ten minutes to settle now happen in seconds for a fraction of a cent.

For the first time, Bitcoin is becoming a fully programmable asset. It will now be capable of powering everything from DeFi protocols to high-speed payment apps.

Bitcoin Hyper has raised over $31 million in its ongoing presale as it heads toward a major mainnet launch.

To grab $HYPER at its presale price, just head to the official $HYPER website and link any wallet (e.g. Best Wallet).

You can either swap USDT or ETH or use a bank card to complete the transaction in a few clicks.

Visit the Official Bitcoin Hyper Website Here

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Ethereum’s price prediction reveals that sustained downside pressure is exposing the magnitude of losses across some of Ether’s most prominent bullish positions.

As ETH has declined 19% over the past three days to fall below the $2,400 level, on-chain data shows several high-profile investors who accumulated aggressively near cycle highs are now collectively holding an estimated $7.6 billion in unrealized losses.

This raises key questions about whether the current pullback is a temporary reset or signals a bearish trend reversal.

Tom Lee’s Fundstrat Down $6.8B on ETH Position

Among the most major positions is Fundstrat chairman Tom Lee, whose entity reportedly accumulated more than 4.24 million ETH at an average price near $3,854.

Here are the top 3 #Ethereum bulls — all hit with massive losses. pic.twitter.com/0dUI3n2bPv

— Lookonchain (@lookonchain) February 2, 2026

At current market levels, this translates into a paper loss of roughly $6.8 billion.

Meanwhile, trader Garrett Jin, associated with BitcoinOG, has experienced major drawdowns following a large BTC-to-ETH rotation and subsequent leveraged exposure.

On-chain records indicate Jin swapped 35,991 BTC for 886,371 ETH, realizing losses exceeding $770 million.

A long position of 223,340 ETH was subsequently liquidated, resulting in an additional $195 million loss.

Adding to the pressure, Trend Research’s Jack Yi is estimated to be down approximately $680 million after purchasing 651,000 ETH at an average cost close to $3,300.

Source: Arkham Intelligence

Despite deepening drawdowns, whale behavior suggests the market remains divided between conviction buying and forced risk reduction.

On-chain data from Lookonchain reveals that Tom Lee’s Fundstrat-affiliated entity has continued accumulating during the weakness, acquiring an additional 41,788 ETH worth approximately $96.95 million during the decline.

Technical Analysis: Relief Rally Targets $2,700–$2,800 Resistance

The Ethereum daily chart shows that ETH dropped decisively from the $2,800 resistance area and is currently reacting around the $2,300–$2,400 region, which represents key long-term support.

From a trend and structure perspective, Ethereum remains below all key moving averages, with the 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day EMAs stacked bearishly overhead.

Source: TradingView

This confirms the broader medium-term trend remains corrective, and upside moves will likely encounter resistance rather than immediately transitioning into sustained rallies.

However, the reaction from $2,400 support carries technical significance. As long as this zone continues holding on a daily closing basis, the current move can be interpreted as a higher-timeframe pullback rather than a complete trend reversal.

A relief bounce toward $2,700–$2,800 is possible, but that area now represents major resistance and must be reclaimed with strong volume to shift momentum.

A confirmed break above $2,800 would open the path for movement toward the $3,200–$3,400 region, where upper moving averages and prior supply converge.

On the downside, failure to maintain the $2,400 support would materially weaken the structure and expose Ethereum to a deeper decline toward the next major support near $1,800.

ETH Down 19%—But This Memecoin Presale Just Hit $4.5M

If ETH reclaims the $2,800 level and resumes a bullish trajectory, presale projects like Maxi Doge (MAXI) could attract capital from investors pursuing high-ROI opportunities in the expanding memecoin sector.

Maxi Doge represents an early-stage memecoin following the Dogecoin playbook that generated over 10x returns during the 2023-2024 breakout cycle.

The presale has established an alpha channel enabling traders to share strategies and ideas, mirroring community-building tactics from early Dogecoin days that cultivated engaged holder communities.

The MAXI presale has raised over $4.5 million, offering participants 70% annual staking rewards at the current $0.0002801 price point.

Interested investors can participate by visiting the official Maxi Doge website and connecting a crypto wallet like Best Wallet.

You can purchase $MAXI tokens using USDT, ETH, or a direct bank card for immediate access.

Visit the Official Maxi Doge Website Here

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Momentum is building fast for HYPE, with Hyperliquid recording its highest daily revenue in over two months.

The past week marked a strong breakout from the late 2025 bear market slump, as HYPE rallied 40% alongside a major revival in derivatives activity.

Daily revenue has climbed to $4.3 million, a level not seen since November, with growing participation driven by incentive programs and deeper liquidity on the platform.

These trends are strengthening Hyperliquid price predictions, as the protocol regains momentum and positions itself for a bigger move.

Hyperliquid Revenue ($). Source: DefiLlama.

As traders regain their appetite for risk, Hyperliquid has emerged as the market’s derivatives platform of choice.

Last week alone saw over $74 billion in trading volume, pushing the monthly total past $207 billion, more than $71 billion ahead of its closest rival, Aster.

Leading Perp DEXs By Volume. Source: DefiLlama.

By every metric and timeframe, Hyperliquid is dominating the perpetual DEX market.

With this greater demand for expurse to assets and commodities, the platform noted that open interest in its HIP-3 structure has grown to an all-time high of around $790 million.

HIP-3 open interest reached an all-time high of $790M, driven recently by a surge in commodities trading.

HIP-3 OI has been hitting new ATHs each week. A month ago, HIP-3 OI was $260M.

— Hyperliquid (@HyperliquidX) January 26, 2026

Hyperliquid is no longer just a trading venue. It is increasingly positioning itself as the infrastructure layer for perpetual markets, as builders adopt HIP-3 staking to permissionlessly launch new perpetual futures markets directly on the Hyperliquid blockchain.

Hyperliquid Price Prediction: Is HYPE Ready to Overtake SOL?

This strong fundamental foundation has given Hyperliquid the footing it needs for a bull run, escaping the channel forming the consolidation of a wider bull flag pattern.

The structure reframes the downtrend since November as a cooldown rather than a reversal.

Momentum indicators suggest this shift has been building quietly for weeks. The MACD is now closing in on a golden cross above the signal line after weeks of building momentum, a move that on the weekly timeframe often marks the transition into a sustained uptrend.

The sharp expansion over the past week has also pushed the RSI back toward the neutral 50 level, a critical inflection zone where buyers typically begin to assert control over the prevailing trend.

If the bull flag breakout is confirmed, an intial 100% push could see prior all-time highs reclaimed around $60. A full technical playout could extend that advance as much as 300%, targeting the $125 region.

Even then, Hyperliquid would remain some distance from the 535% upside required to rival Solana’s market capitalization.

Still, as the bull market matures and risk appetite continues to drive derivatives activity, Hyperliquid’s growing role as infrastructure, not just a platform, could gradually close that gap.

Maxi Doge: The Next Dogecoin?

Market sentiment may be cautious right now, but strategic positioning ahead of the next rally creates opportunity. And one trend proves consistent: Doge-themed meme coins.

The cycle repeats itself. Dogecoin started it all, Shiba Inu exploded in 2021, followed by Floki, Bonk, Dogwifhat, and Neiro. Each bull market eventually funnels capital toward a fresh Doge-inspired leader.

This time around, Maxi Doge ($MAXI) is channeling that original Dogecoin energy through a community centered on alpha sharing, trading strategies, and competitive participation.

Engagement drives everything. Through weekly Maxi Ripped and Maxi Pump challenges, top traders earn leaderboard status, rewards, and recognition that fuel ongoing activity.

The hype is already showing in the numbers. The ongoing $MAXI presale has raised more than $4.5 million, while early backers are earning up to 69% APY through staking rewards.

For anyone who sat out previous Doge cycles, Maxi Doge presents another entry point before mainstream adoption kicks in.

Visit the Official Maxi Doge Website Here

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A major derivatives exchange, Cboe Global Markets, is considering a revival of all-or-nothing binary options to retail investors in order to rival the fast-growing prediction markets, as reported by the Wall Street Journal.

The report said that Cboe is in preliminary discussions with retail brokerages to renew the fixed-return options contracts, which would allow single investors to make simple yes-or-no trades on the financial performance.

The exchange is also negotiating with market makers that could provide liquidity for the products.

Rising Prediction Market Activity Draws Cboe Back to Binary Options

Cboe indicated the discussions are still in the early stages and that any initiation would have to go through a lengthy legal and regulatory process.

Binary options, also known as digital or fixed-return contracts, are contracts that pay a fixed amount in case a particular condition is fulfilled at expiration and nothing otherwise.

As an illustration, an S&P 500 contract would pay a person a fixed amount of money in cash in case the index closes above a particular point, and the buyer would lose all the stake in case of a low closing.

The structure is similar to prediction market contracts, also settling to a complete payout or none, and is valued to infer the likelihood of a result.

The renewed interest of Cboe is due to the fact that prediction markets have gained popularity.

Polymarket app installs jump 1,200% as crypto traders pivot to prediction markets following $150 billion altcoin crash and collapse in exchange downloads.#Polymarket #Crypto #Traders #Kalshihttps://t.co/MJaMdWFCQs

— Cryptonews.com (@cryptonews) January 26, 2026

Platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket have grown exponentially as traders are dedicating capital to contracts in financial markets, sports, and political or cultural events.

The two platforms posted over $17 billion in trading volume in January, which is the highest monthly volume in history.

Additionally, January was the fifth straight month of rising activity across the sector.

Cboe Plans Simpler Options to Capture Rising Retail Demand

Cboe executives have said the exchange plans to keep its focus on financial markets rather than branching into broader event betting.

Rob Hocking, Cboe’s global head of derivatives, said in the report that the exchange seeks to introduce simpler, event-based contracts designed to attract retail investors and potentially guide them toward more advanced options products.

Cboe previously experimented with binary options in 2008, launching contracts tied to benchmarks such as the S&P 500 and the Cboe Volatility Index, but the products saw limited adoption in a market dominated by institutional traders and were later delisted.

However, the sector has since changed as retail participation in derivatives surged following the market rebound after the COVID-19 crash, and options trading has reached record levels.

Crypto derivatives hit a turning point in 2025.
CoinGlass data shows total derivatives volume reached $85.7T, with $264.5B in daily average turnover.#derivatives #coinglass https://t.co/bFbhYhM5KM

— Cryptonews.com (@cryptonews) December 25, 2025

The Options Clearing Corp. reported that an average of 61 million options contracts changed hands daily in 2025.

A Checkered Past Shadows the Comeback of Binary Options in U.S. Markets

Binary options have a troubled history in the U.S., with regulators long warning about their high-risk, all-or-nothing structure.

In 2013, the SEC cautioned that investors typically lose money and flagged widespread fraud tied to unregulated offshore platforms, including market manipulation and blocked withdrawals.

Today, binary options are legal in the U.S. only on regulated exchanges under SEC or CFTC oversight, while offshore offerings to U.S. residents remain illegal.

Cboe said any new contracts would meet strict compliance standards, with the exchange working closely with regulators to determine the appropriate oversight before listing.

The timing of the talks also reflects structural changes in the regulated binary options market.

Long-standing major U.S. provider of such contracts, Nadex, in December declared it was moving to Crypto.com and ceased accepting new traditional retail customers, restricting access to traders.

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New York Attorney General Letitia James and four district attorneys, including Manhattan’s Alvin Bragg, signed a letter Monday accusing the GENIUS Act of providing “legal cover” for stablecoin issuers to profit from financial crimes while leaving fraud victims without recourse.

The prosecutors say the law has provided the “imprimatur of legitimacy” for stablecoins while allowing issuers to “avoid significant regulatory requirements that are needed to combat financing terrorism, drug trafficking, money laundering, and especially cryptocurrency fraud.”

James and Bragg take issue with what the GENIUS Act lacks: language that would compel companies to return stolen funds to victims of fraud. The absence, they write, “will embolden stablecoin issuers, and even provide legal cover, when they affirmatively decide to keep stolen funds and proceeds under their control rather than returning them to victims.”

The Numbers

The prosecutors estimate that in 2024, Circle and Tether each made $1 billion in profits from investing their reserve funds, including reserve funds backing stolen and frozen stablecoins. As of November, Circle had more than $114 million in frozen funds.

Between 2023 and 2025, Tether froze $3.3 billion in USDT, blacklisting 7,268 addresses. Over 2,800 actions were taken in coordination with U.S. law enforcement. Circle, by comparison, froze $109 million across 372 addresses.

TETHER FROZE $182M IN USDT

Tether froze $182M across 5 Tron wallets holding $12M to $50M each with no disclosed reason.

Since 2023, Tether has frozen $3.3B and blacklisted 7,268 wallets, according to AMLBot. pic.twitter.com/E0y2a7BejX

— Coin Bureau (@coinbureau) January 12, 2026

Tether’s Defense

Tether stated it “takes fraud, consumer harm, and the misuse of USDT extremely seriously and maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward illicit activity,” but noted that it does not have “a blanket legal obligation to comply with state-level civil or criminal processes in the way a U.S.-regulated financial institution would.” The stablecoin issuer’s headquarters is in El Salvador.

That posture contradicts the company’s own public record. Tether has worked closely with law enforcement to block 2,090 wallets, including 960 in coordination with U.S. agencies. Over three years, Tether has voluntarily assisted with freezing illicit USDT in over 900 law enforcement requests, about 460 of which came from U.S. agencies.

Circle Pushes Back

Circle’s Chief Strategy Officer Dante Disparte said the company “has always prioritized financial integrity and advancing U.S. and global regulatory standards for stablecoins.”

He added that the GENIUS Act “makes clear that stablecoin issuers must abide by applicable financial integrity rules for combating illicit activity.”

The prosecutors disagree. Their letter claims Circle “has chosen to actively thwart law enforcement and to profit from victims’ losses.” Circle’s policies, they wrote, are “significantly worse than those of Tether for victims of fraud.”

The Political Backdrop

The GENIUS Act is a broad bipartisan effort, signed into law by President Trump in July, to create a regulatory framework for stablecoins. The bill requires implementation 18 months after enactment or 120 days after U.S. agencies approve regulations related to the law.

This letter marks one of the most forceful criticisms of the GENIUS Act from law enforcement officials since President Donald Trump signed it in July.

@POTUS signs the GENIUS Act into law — a historic piece of legislation that will pave the way for the United States to lead the global digital currency revolution. pic.twitter.com/bYT0bAEjcJ

— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) July 18, 2025

The timing is important as a 36-year-old crypto lawyer named Khurram Dara has officially announced his Republican candidacy for New York Attorney General, challenging James directly. Dara, a New York State native, previously worked at Coinbase and Bain Capital Crypto. He claims James has engaged in “lawfare and regulatory overreach” that is “hurting New York’s business climate.”

Both potential candidates have an April 6 deadline to file.

The Structural Gap

The core dispute centers on the GENIUS Act’s silence on restitution. The law creates reserve requirements for coin issuers similar to rules that ensure banks hold enough assets to cover their liabilities. It says nothing about what happens when those reserves contain proceeds from fraud.

“All of that mundane stuff that has sort of been sorted out for traditional finance through decades of trial and error—it’s not there in the GENIUS Act,” Hilary J. Allen, a law professor at American University who specializes in banking and cryptocurrency, told CNN.

For institutional desks watching this fight: the concern is operational, not ideological. When a traditional bank holds stolen funds, civil forfeiture law compels cooperation. When a stablecoin issuer does, the federal framework now explicitly permits them to decline state-level requests. The letter names specific cases where prosecutors sought frozen assets and were refused.

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The market tanked during the weekend and pushed meme coins, including DOGE, to key levels that can either make them or break them.

As the token hits a key support, cascade liquidations are questioning bullish Dogecoin price predictions – can DOGE withstand the turmoil?

Data from CoinGlass shows a spike in liquidations on both Saturday and Sunday, despite the weekend’s usual thin liquidity.

Over $600 million worth of long positions were wiped out during this period as the price of Bitcoin (BTC) fell below $80,000 and retested its April 2025 lows.

Meanwhile, DOGE’s long liquidations reached their third-highest print in the past 90 days on Friday, as $22.3 million worth of positions evaporated as the price dipped to $0.10.

This level has both technical and psychological implications for Dogecoin.

Losing this key support could lead to a more severe downturn, while a strong bounce could be an early indication that the price will make a comeback.

Dogecoin Price Prediction: Falling Wedge Reaches Tipping Point – 300% Gain Ahead?

Source: TradingView

Dogecoin has dropped by 66% since October as the flash crash apparently broke something in the market.

However, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) just hit oversold in the daily chart, setting the stage for a strong bounce as sellers have gone too far.

A falling wedge has also formed as a result of the latest price action. This is typically a bullish pattern that anticipates a reversal.

Paired with the RSI’s contrarian signal, DOGE could be getting ready to climb back to $0.20 first and then $0.30 for a total upside potential of 300%.

As DOGE gears up for its next big move, all eyes are turning to a new dogecoin-themed meme coin presale, Maxi Doge ($MAXI).

Still in presale, this new Ethereum-based token has already pulled in over $4 million, capturing the same explosive energy that sent Dogecoin from internet punchline to a billion-dollar phenomenon.

Maxi Doge ($MAXI) Presale: The “Giga-Chad” Evolution of Doge

Maxi Doge ($MAXI) is a presale building a hyped community for “degen” traders who know that the only way out of mom’s basement is YOLO trades and 1000X leveraged meme coin bets.

Inspired by the legendary Doge but supercharged with a gym-bro persona, $MAXI focuses on the thrill of high-stakes trading.

$MAXI has already flexed its muscles, raising over $4.5 million and signaling massive community interest in its ongoing presale.

Holding $MAXI grants you access to an idea hub, a friendly space where traders share the latest market insights and strategies.

Also, to keep everyone “vibing”, this project will promote contests like “Max Ripped” and “Maxi Gains”, designed to reward top performers through weekly trading challenges and ROI hunts.

If that’s not enough, early adopters can also lock up their tokens and immediately enter a staking pool that currently offers a 68% APY.

To buy $MAXI at the current presale price, visit the official website and connect a wallet like Best Wallet.

You can swap ETH or USDT or use a bank card to buy in a few clicks.

Visit the Official Maxi Doge Website Here

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