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Tether reported roughly $10 billion in net profit for the first nine months of 2025, backed by an independent audit and a substantial reserves position. As of Q3, Tether’s reserves stood at about $181.2 billion versus $174.4 billion in liabilities, leaving a $6.8 billion liquidity buffer. Key reserve holdings include roughly $135 billion in U.S. government bonds, $12.9 billion in gold and about $9.9 billion in Bitcoin. USDT supply rose by about $17 billion during the quarter to roughly $174 billion total. Tether also said it will discontinue USDT support on five blockchains to simplify infrastructure. The company remains privately held with no IPO plans. Analysts project 2025 profits could reach as high as $15 billion. The results underscore Tether’s dominant market position and its transformation into a large cash-management operation that generates interest and trading income from reserve assets. For traders: stronger Tether cash flow and reserve yields can support stablecoin liquidity and dampen USDT market volatility, but regulatory scrutiny and reserve transparency remain material risks to monitor.

Dfns has upgraded the XRP Ledger (XRPL) to Tier 1 by launching a full enterprise-grade wallet and infrastructure suite for the ledger. Announced January 30, 2026, the offering includes ECDSA and Ed25519 signature support, webhooks for transaction and ledger events, balance checks and transaction signing, centralized key, identity and smart-contract storage, and policy/authentication tools for fintechs and financial institutions. The service lets clients send transactions directly to XRPL, build secure payment workflows, and avoid operating their own blockchain infrastructure. The XRPL’s low fees, seconds‑level finality and energy‑efficient consensus make it suited for cross‑border payments, treasury operations, asset tokenization and liquidity management. The integration coincides with reported institutional inflows into XRP-based ETFs: trader Xaif_Crypto flagged net ETF inflows of $16.79m into XRP while Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana ETFs showed substantial outflows in the same window. Dfns’ custody and wallet tooling may lower technical barriers for enterprises deploying XRPL applications and could accelerate institutional XRPL adoption.

Ethena’s founder publicly clarified that the protocol has never struck any “no-ADL” (no automatic deleveraging) privilege agreements with exchanges. The statement responds to community concerns that Ethena had undisclosed special arrangements to avoid ADL. Ethena documentation, the founder said, has always disclosed ADL risks since launch. He explained that ADL trigger order depends on account leverage and unrealized P&L; Ethena’s design — daily realized P&L settlement and a zero-leverage strategy — places it low in ADL priority. The clarification aims to reassure users and dispel rumors about off‑book protections. No new technical or financial metrics were announced.

TON (TON/USDT) is under pressure after a 7% 24‑hour drop, trading around $1.34 and probing a critical multi‑timeframe support zone at $1.25. Volume fell to roughly $112M, indicating selling pressure has intensified but panic selling may be easing. Key technicals: price remains below EMA20 ($1.54), EMA50 and EMA200; Supertrend shows resistance near $1.58; RSI (14) is oversold at 26.7 while MACD momentum is bearish. Short‑term resistance sits at $1.3515 and $1.4010; a decisive break below $1.32–$1.25 would open a larger downside toward the $0.79 target scenario. Conversely, reclaiming $1.35–$1.40 with rising volume and RSI above 40 (plus a MACD crossover) would be required to shift momentum. TON shows high correlation with Bitcoin (~0.85), so BTC weakness amplifies downside risk for TON. Trading outlook: bearish‑dominant; traders should limit sizes, watch $1.25 support, monitor BTC action and volume; consider short‑term reaction buys only on clear RSI/MACD confirmations. This analysis stresses risk management and is not investment advice.

CC shows a short-term bullish structure but remains vulnerable to Bitcoin weakness. As of Feb 1, 2026, CC trades around $0.18 with momentum indicators (RSI ~66, bullish MACD, price above EMA20) supporting upside potential. Key intraday resistance is $0.1808; a confirmed break opens targets at $0.1950 and a longer-shot $0.3051. Main supports are $0.1704, $0.1598 and $0.1350; recommended stop near $0.1704. Volume steady (~$122M 24h) with OBV rising and a high-volume node around $0.17–$0.18. CC has high correlation with BTC (~0.85); Bitcoin’s recent ~-6.5% move and bearish Supertrend increase downside risk. Risk/reward for a long from current levels is roughly 1:1.2; overall risk scored medium (6/10). Trading guidance: bias long above $0.1808 with position sizing 2–3% of capital, stop at $0.1704, trail stops on strength; monitor BTC critical support ~$78,507 — a break could push CC back toward support. This analysis emphasizes cautious long exposure with strict risk management.

Polkadot (DOT) remains under sustained selling pressure and is consolidating around $1.55 after a recent 24‑hour drop. Short-term indicators show oversold conditions (RSI ~27–28), which could prompt a technical bounce, but the broader structure remains bearish: price is below EMA20 (~$1.86), Supertrend signals are bearish, and volume has not confirmed any recovery. Key supports to watch are $1.537 and $1.399 (multi‑timeframe confluence); a failure below $1.40 could open a much deeper decline toward $0.8186 in an extreme scenario. Immediate resistances sit near $1.642 and $1.855–$1.92; a sustainable bullish reversal would require DOT to reclaim EMA20 with rising volume, RSI moving toward 50 and a MACD bullish crossover. DOT shows high historical correlation with Bitcoin (~0.85); Bitcoin’s weakness (recent levels around ~$78.6k) has amplified altcoin pressure and could push DOT lower if BTC remains bearish. Trading implications: momentum traders may look for short‑term reaction buys on oversold RSI but should wait for volume and momentum confirmation; short trades carry a more favorable risk/reward until DOT confirms reclaiming EMA20. Risk management — use tight stops, structure‑based or ATR buffers, small position sizes, and trailing stops once profits accumulate. This summary integrates technical indicators (RSI, MACD, EMA20/50/200, Supertrend), volume dynamics and BTC correlation — not investment advice.

Uniswap (UNI) is trading around $4.00 in a high-volatility, BTC-led market downtrend. Technicals show oversold conditions (daily RSI ~26–33) but dominant bearish signals: price below EMA20 (~$4.78), bearish Supertrend and multiple multi-timeframe resistance levels. Short-term 24h volatility near 17.5% and ATR ~$0.35 raise whipsaw risk. Key support/resistance: supports $3.60, $3.9593, $1.7776 (bearish target); resistances $4.36, $4.93 (Supertrend), $5.8141 (bull target). Risk/reward is asymmetric (estimated downside ~55.5% to $1.7776 vs potential upside ~45% to $5.8141), producing an unfavorable ratio (~1:0.82). Recommended trader actions: prioritize capital protection, set stops below structural supports (e.g., stop ~ $3.55 under $3.60 with 1–2% buffer), use dynamic/Supertrend trailing stops, size positions to risk 1%–2% of capital, reduce leverage, and consider BTC hedges. BTC key levels (support $78,507 / resistance $80,357) will likely dictate UNI direction. Conclusion: short bias or sideline recommended until BTC stabilizes and UNI confirms breakout; capital preservation over chasing rebounds.

Hong Kong has activated its Stablecoin Ordinance and started processing licence applications for fiat‑denominated stablecoin issuers under the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA). The regime, effective since August, mandates 100% reserve backing in approved liquid assets, separation of reserves in trust to protect users in insolvency, guaranteed redemption at par without unreasonable fees, strict AML/CFT controls, minimum paid‑up capital requirements for non‑authorised firms, and a required physical presence in Hong Kong for applicants. An initial application window for existing issuers closed in September 2025; the HKMA is reviewing first‑round applications and expects to grant the first licences in Q1 2026. Regulators including the HKMA and the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) are finalizing complementary frameworks for virtual‑asset trading, custody, advisory and asset‑management services and are consulting the public on AML and tax‑evasion measures. Authorities also plan automatic cross‑border crypto tax data exchange by 2028 to align with OECD standards. Officials frame the rules as part of broader fintech, market‑structure and tax reforms to position crypto as a “new growth area” while balancing innovation and investor protection. For traders: the regime narrows the universe of compliant fiat‑stablecoins tied to the Hong Kong dollar, increases on‑shore custody and operational requirements for issuers and intermediaries, and may boost market confidence in regulated stablecoins while raising issuance costs and entry barriers.

U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One that his Federal Reserve chair nominee, Kevin Walsh, is a “high-quality” pick who he expects will win support from some Democratic senators and clear Senate confirmation. Trump said he anticipates that if confirmed, Walsh would lower interest rates, citing Walsh’s past interview remarks and other statements. When asked whether Walsh had personally promised to cut rates, Trump replied he would not and could not make such a claim. The article notes the statement’s market relevance but does not include new policy details or timelines.

Solana’s SOL plunged to roughly $95–$100 after an 18% decline in 30 days that tracked a broader altcoin drawdown and falls in Bitcoin, AI/tech stocks and gold. The newer report adds that leveraged long liquidations wiped out about $165 million, and SOL perpetual futures show an extreme annualized funding rate near -17% (shorts receiving payments). Institutional flows into Solana spot ETFs reversed with roughly $11m of outflows in the latest period, while earlier data showed cumulative ETF inflows of $343m since late October and staking ETF inflows of $286m — highlighting continued but uneven institutional interest. On‑chain metrics remain robust: active addresses and transactions rose substantially (active addresses up as much as 62% in the latest report; 30‑day transactions reached 2.29 billion), network fees jumped above trend (30‑day fees +81%), and total value locked (TVL) stays elevated around $12bn versus BNB Chain’s $8bn. Corporate and listed‑entity SOL sales (including a large disposal previously reported) have pressured price and weighed on sentiment. Traders face extreme bearish leverage dynamics, continued macro risk (tech layoffs, OpenAI/Microsoft concerns, China trade issues), and geopolitical uncertainty as the main short‑term headwinds. While on‑chain growth and prior ETF inflows support a constructive long‑term outlook, short‑term recovery likely hinges on renewed risk appetite and stabilisation in broader markets. This summary is informational and not investment advice.

Bitcoin briefly dipped to $75,678 on Feb 1, 2026, falling below MicroStrategy’s (Strategy/MSTR) reported average purchase cost of $76,037 per BTC — the first time since October 2023. MicroStrategy holds 712,647 BTC with a total acquisition cost of about $54.18 billion. The intraday drop wiped out the company’s paper profits and increases pressure on its ability to finance further Bitcoin purchases. MicroStrategy added over 26,000 BTC in January 2026 and continues an aggressive accumulation strategy; the company currently faces no immediate margin call or liquidation risk. However, MSTR equity has lost more than 60% of its value over the past six months, which can hinder capital-raising via at-the-market (ATM) offerings and reduce Michael Saylor’s flexibility to buy more BTC. Traders are watching whether the $76k level will act as support amid reduced speculative leverage and potential institutional or whale buy-the-dip activity. Key implications for traders: elevated volatility, potential short-term downside if selling persists, and a possible rebound scenario if large buyers absorb supply. Maintain strict risk and cash management.

According to the Wall Street Journal, a close associate of an Abu Dhabi royal secretly agreed to buy a 49% stake in World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a crypto venture linked to the Trump family, for $500 million. The deal was signed days before Donald Trump’s inauguration. The buyer will prepay half the price, and about $187 million of the proceeds will flow to entities controlled by the Trump family. The deal was undisclosed publicly at the time and involves a high-profile political family and an emerging cryptocurrency company.

Newly appointed Fed Chair Kevin Warsh faces structural and political constraints that make significant policy shifts—large rate cuts or aggressive balance-sheet shrinkage (QT)—unlikely in 2026. Analysts note US money-market liquidity has moved from abundant to slightly tight: ONRRP usage fell toward zero while SOFR-ONRRP spreads widened and SRF use remains elevated, prompting the Fed’s resumed Reserve Management Purchases (RMP). Forcing QT now risks a repo-market liquidity spike and would be largely ineffective because increased SRF usage would offset balance-sheet reduction. Meaningful QT would require sweeping changes to bank regulation (LCR, Dodd-Frank stress tests, internal funding practices), which exceed a Fed chair’s unilateral power. Warsh could only modestly slow RMP purchases or pause them if Treasury General Account (TGA) balances fall and reserves recover — but such changes require FOMC consensus. On rates, Warsh faces high thresholds to turn clearly hawkish or dovish. Labor markets remain tight and inflation is only slowly approaching target, so large preemptive hikes are unlikely. Likewise, a major easing cycle (multiple rate cuts) needs clear deterioration in employment or a sharp inflation drop; absent that, FOMC support is limited. Warsh’s stated “trend-dependence” framework (act only when trends visibly deviate from targets) contrasts with Powell’s more flexible, data-responsive approach, suggesting potentially less nimble policy that could amplify market volatility. Overall, Warsh’s tenure is expected to be constrained by liquidity conditions, FOMC dynamics, regulatory limits, and political optics, making immediate implementation of his preferred aggressive easing-plus-QT unlikely. Traders should watch repo market stress indicators, RMP size, TGA movements, unemployment trends, and any tariff policy shifts that could transiently lower goods CPI.

On-chain data indicate large holders are rotating capital from entrenched large-cap tokens into early-stage, utility-focused DeFi protocols. Cardano (ADA) and Binance Coin (BNB) show signs of slowed momentum and resistance: ADA trading near $0.32–$0.40 with developer activity described as weak and resistance in the $0.35–$0.40 band; BNB consolidating under $880–$910 (around $850), with a falling 50‑day moving average and regulatory overhang that some analysts say could cap upside toward $650–$700. By contrast, Mutuum Finance (MUTM), an Ethereum-based lending protocol in presale, is attracting substantial inflows — raising roughly $19.6–$20.1M from ~18,800–19,000 investors. Mutuum’s model routes lending fees into buybacks and staking rewards (mtTokens), and its V1 pilot will offer P2C and P2P markets, BTC and USDT support on Sepolia testnet, high-performance oracles, and plans for Layer‑2 migration and a native over‑collateralized stablecoin. Security claims include a CertiK scan ~90/100 and a Halborn audit; a $50K bug bounty is mentioned. Tokenomics: total supply cited as 4B with presale distribution near 45.5% and a presale price progression from $0.01 to $0.04 (~300% on early rounds); some analysts project up to 300–500% upside toward a cited official/implied price near $0.06. Traders should watch liquidity dynamics, presale distribution, on‑chain flows, upcoming V1 testnet milestones and security audit outcomes when assessing short‑ and medium‑term trade setups. The report is styled as a press release and includes a standard due‑diligence disclaimer.

On Feb 1 on-chain analyst Ai monitored two Ethereum (ETH) large traders who executed panic sells during the recent price decline. Whale nemorino.eth sold all 7,107.08 WETH over the past nine hours at an average price of $2,514.85, but its average cost basis for that position was $3,045.24 — realizing an estimated loss exceeding $3.769 million. Another large whale deposited roughly 3,500 ETH to multiple exchanges in the past six hours, averaging a deposit price of $2,406 per ETH (total value about $8.42 million). Combined, the two whales moved over 10,600 ETH/WETH onto exchanges or into sell positions within hours. The report highlights aggressive deleveraging and sell-side pressure from significant holders during the downturn. Market participants should note the speed and size of these moves, which can amplify short-term price volatility and increase realized losses for sellers who accumulated at higher prices. This is market information, not investment advice.

Market snapshot from OKX on Feb 1: ZK (ZK) led one-day gains, rising 11.53% to $0.0248. Other notable gainers included ZRO up 3.54% at $1.727, RENDER up 1.73% at $1.584, EGLD up 1.61% at $4.856, and XRP up 1.54% at $1.660. On the downside, RAY fell 8.41% to $0.758, followed by AXS down 5.52% at $1.792, SAND down 4.79% at $0.101, FLOW down 4.48% at $0.0605, and LEO down 4.31% at $8.746. The report provides market-price movements only and does not constitute investment advice.

A crypto whale known as the “Hyperunit whale” turned roughly $200 million profit by shorting BTC and ETH ahead of the tariff announcement tied to former US President Donald Trump and the October market crash. After the windfall, on-chain data from Arkham Intelligence shows the trader shifted into large leveraged long positions — reportedly more than $730 million long in Ethereum and over $900 million across ETH, SOL and BTC. Ether then plunged, forcing the trader to sell its Hyperliquid account holdings and crystallize estimated losses of about $250 million; the Hyperliquid balance fell to $53 while the wallet still holds other crypto assets. The episode has renewed concerns about concentrated leverage and risk management among large traders. Earlier wallet activity tied by analysts to Garrett Jin (using ENS names) drew scrutiny, but ownership was denied. Key figures and figures: ~$200M prior profit from shorts, >$730M ETH long, >$900M total exposure, ~$250M realized ETH loss; ETH trading near $2,418 (down ~10% 24h).

This guide compares traditional and digital routes for buying gold in the Philippines to help traders and investors choose between physical bullion and tokenized gold. Traditional options: Ongpin Street (Binondo) for jewelry (18k–24k) with spot-plus-markup pricing; major pawnshop chains and mall jewelers (e.g., Cebuana Lhuillier, Just Jewels) offering certified 24k bars; and specialized bullion dealers selling LBMA-grade bars and sovereign coins for large investors. Digital options: tokenized gold such as PAXG (Paxos Gold) — an ERC-20 token each backed by one fine troy ounce of London Good Delivery gold stored in Brink’s vaults — and XAUT (Tether Gold). Philippine on-ramps include BSP-regulated platforms like Coins.ph and PDAX; PDAX also offers Peso-per-gram digital gold (PDAX Gold) and allows investments from as low as ₱500, while underlying tokens may include Tether Gold (XAU₮). Global exchanges (Binance, OKX, Kraken) offer deeper liquidity but require technical know-how and may be restricted locally. The article contrasts tangibility, storage/security, liquidity and portability: physical gold offers tangible ownership and no counterparty risk but higher storage and lower liquidity; digital gold offers instant, 24/7 liquidity, divisibility and easier cross-border transfer but carries custody and smart-contract/exchange risks. Key takeaways for traders: choose physical gold for long-term, non-correlated wealth preservation; use digital gold (PAXG/XAUT/PDAX Gold) for fractional exposure, intraday access and DeFi integration; always verify counterparty reputation and regulatory status. This is informational only and not investment advice.

Base has confirmed its mainnet stability has been restored after an incident that caused intermittent transaction packaging delays and higher-than-normal confirmation times. The team validated a remediation that restored overall network stability and will perform a full root cause analysis (RCA), publishing a public incident report in the coming days. During the outage blocks continued to be produced and transactions were still processed, but network congestion led to occasional transaction delays or dropped transactions. The team is searching for a long-term fix and will provide updates. Key details for traders: temporary transaction delays and occasional dropped transactions could have impacted on-chain order execution and settlement; users should monitor pending transactions and confirmations when interacting with Base until the RCA and permanent fixes are complete.

Regulated Liquidity USD (RLUSD) received a formal attestation, reinforcing institutional trust and paving the way for broader adoption across liquidity venues. The attestation confirms RLUSD’s reserve and operational transparency, addressing key custody and compliance concerns for institutional investors. As exchanges, over-the-counter desks, and liquidity providers expand support for RLUSD, trading venues can offer deeper liquidity and tighter spreads for USD-settled crypto trades. Market participants expect improved capital inflows from risk-averse institutions and more efficient dollar-denominated settlement infrastructure. Key implications include increased on‑ramp capacity, greater institutional participation, and potential volume growth in USD-paired markets. The development reduces counterparty and reserve doubts that have previously constrained institutional allocation to digital-asset exposures.

ARK Invest founder Cathie Wood said on X that Bitcoin’s price has shown a persistently low correlation with gold since early 2020 — roughly 0.14 — contradicting the common view of gold and BTC moving together. She suggested diversified crypto allocations could include Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL) and “hyperliquid” assets. Wood also noted that historically gold led Bitcoin in the past two BTC bull cycles. Her comments position BTC, ETH and SOL as potential diversification choices rather than safe-haven proxies. (This article provides market information and is not investment advice.)

Pi Network (PI) rose 2.03% in 24 hours and saw higher volume after a technical update that progressed mainnet migration, introduced palm-print authentication beta, and continued validator rewards distribution. Despite these fundamentals, PI remains under selling pressure: the Chaikin Money Flow (CMF) is negative (-0.06) and hasn’t surpassed +0.05 since early December, while the MACD formed a bearish crossover on higher timeframes. Using the January drop from $0.216 to $0.150, Fibonacci retracements indicate a potential bounce to $0.19–$0.20 (61.8%–78.6% levels). However, repeated rejections at the $0.173/$0.17 supply zone and recent H4 setbacks suggest rallies will likely be sold. Traders are advised that longs are not warranted for swing positions—scalps only—unless PI clears $0.216, which would shift bias bullish. A retest of ~$0.20 could present a better short opportunity than current prices. Disclaimer: not financial advice.

Formula News founder Vida publicly purchased $2 million worth of Ethereum (ETH) at approximately $2,281 per ETH (about 1,983.57 ETH). The on-chain buy occurred near a short-term bottom and is already showing unrealized profits. Vida also allocated an additional $20 million to buy more ETH in case of a larger sell-off. Citing the liquidation of an insider whale labeled “1011,” Vida expects no major crashes over the weekend and plans to hold ETH through Monday, awaiting stabilization in precious metals before a crypto rebound. The move was reported by on-chain analyst Ai and shared by PANews. This is market information, not investment advice.

Onchain Lens reports that wallet 0xFB7 purchased 10,000 ETH (about $26.36 million) from market maker WinterMute, bringing its total ETH holdings to 120,169 ETH. The whale’s staked ETH value is approximately $294.79 million. The transaction signals continued accumulation by a large holder and underscores concentration among top ETH wallets. Key data points: 10,000 ETH buy, $26.36M transaction value, total holdings 120,169 ETH, staked value ~$294.79M. Primary keywords: ETH, whale accumulation, staking. Secondary keywords: Onchain Lens, WinterMute, large-holder buying, staked ETH. This concise update is market-information only and not investment advice.

On-chain monitoring from analyst Yu Jin reports major institutional holders facing widening unrealized losses. MicroStrategy holds 712,600 BTC at an average cost of $76,037; with BTC near its cost line, most unrealized gains have been erased and a further $3,000 drop would put the firm underwater. Tom Lee’s Bitmine holds 4.243 million ETH at an average cost of $3,849; with ETH around $2.4K the position’s unrealized loss reached $5.92 billion (about -36%), a new high. Trend Research (Yi Lihua) holds 651,500 ETH at an average cost near $3,180 and is currently down $475 million; because leveraged, their liquidation price is near $1,880, roughly $570 below current market levels. The report underscores concentrated institutional exposure and leverage in ETH positions and highlights the risk of further downside triggering liquidations and balance-sheet stress for these firms. This content is for market information and not investment advice.

ZEC (ZEC/USDT) technical analysis for Jan 31, 2026 identifies critical support at $298.34 (primary buyer zone) and immediate resistance at $305.7. The report notes a dominant short-term downtrend: price is below EMA20 and the Supertrend is bearish, while RSI (~34–42) signals oversold conditions. Key levels: primary support $298.34 (strength 75/100, confluence of 1D/3D order block, 0.618 Fib, EMA50), secondary support $239.99 (week demand zone), near-term resistance $305.70 (strength 74/100), mid resistance $349.13 and long target $555.18. Liquidity clusters sit between $298–$305, making a sweep likely; a confirmed close above $305–310 would flip bias. ZEC shows ~0.85 correlation with Bitcoin; BTC levels (support $75,720, resistance $80,357) are cited as drivers — a BTC break lower risks ZEC falling to $239. Trading plan: hold above $298 for long bias (target $305, R/R ~1:2.5); short on break to $239 (R/R ~1:4). Risk management advised: 1–2% per trade, low leverage, scale-in on futures. Analysis emphasizes liquidity hunt risk, potential bear trap at $298, and that market structure must confirm flip before aggressive longs. This is not investment advice.

HYPE shows strong volume-led buying on 1 Feb 2026 with 24h turnover at roughly $1.55B (about 55% above its daily average). Price sits near $24.06 with 24h high/low $24.42/$21.65 and notable volume clusters around the $30–31 band, interpreted as whale accumulation. Up candles carried volume ~40% above average and buyer volume exceeded seller volume by ~20%; OBV and MACD histogram are supportive. Key resistances: $24.06, $25.99, $28.36; supports: $23.87, $21.65, $20.48. Analysts flag low distribution risk for now but caution that a dry volume test at $31.77 could create a trap rally; a sustained volume increase would be needed to target $38.84 and higher (long-term target cited $50.15 if multi-timeframe levels hold). HYPE has shown partial decoupling from BTC, trading up ~2.35% while BTC was down ~6.23%; however, further BTC weakness could pull HYPE back to the $30.82 demand zone. Overall bias: volume-based bullish/accumulation with conditional risk—monitor volume at resistance and BTC direction. (Main keywords: HYPE, volume analysis, accumulation, resistance, OBV, BTC correlation.)

AVAX (Avalanche) technical outlook for Feb 1, 2026: AVAX is in a short-term downtrend trading around $10–$11.64 (site shows $11.64 live, analysis price $10.17), with a critical primary support at $9.16 and secondary support near $10.12. Key resistance levels: $10.52 (near-term), $11.71 (EMA20/weekly pivot), and a longer-term target at $16.54. Indicators: RSI is oversold (~28–35 depending on timeframe), volume declining on drops, and market structure points to likely liquidity hunts around $9.16 and buy-stops above $10.52. On-chain/CEX flow signals show whale accumulation at the $9.16 zone (approx. 15% net inflow in 48h). Correlation with Bitcoin is noted (BTC downtrend; key BTC supports $75,740/$64,655, resistances $80,357/$83,504); if BTC breaks lower, AVAX could fall to $5.91. Trading plan: range trade $10.12–$10.52 while waiting for RSI >35 for a bounce; hold above $9.16 to target $10.52–$11.71 (R/R examples given); breakdown under $9.16 opens a deeper decline to $5.91. Analyst warns this is market-structure-based analysis, not investment advice and recommends strict risk management (small stops, limited position size).

Litecoin (LTC) is in a clear downtrend with current price pressure and bearish indicators. LTC traded near $59.64–$68.89 in the latest update, showing an 8.7% 24h drop to $59.64 and heavy selling volume ($545.7M). Key technicals: price below EMA20 ($68.88), Supertrend bearish at $71.02, RSI(14) ~24.6 (oversold), MACD negative, ADX >35 indicating strong trend. Immediate resistance is $61.69 (R1) and $65.50; primary support is $55 (74/100 score) with a bearish target as low as $30.69 if $55 breaks. LTC remains highly correlated with Bitcoin (BTC correlation ~0.85); BTC weakness (current levels ~$78,800) increases downside risk for LTC. Short-term trade idea: look for a rejection at $61.69 to short toward $55; only consider longs after a clear close above $65.50. Risk/reward skews toward the downside (approx. 48% downside to $30.69 vs 38% upside to $82.39 from current levels). Volume profile and on-chain flow (OBV/Chaikin negative) point to distribution and low institutional buying. Position sizing and strict stops recommended — this is not investment advice.