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XRP sentiment and flows have turned notably positive even as Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) face heavy outflows and negative retail sentiment. Early reporting showed Santiment’s XRP sentiment jump (e.g., to ~4.07 on Jan 7) while BTC and ETH readings remained weak. Institutional activity has reinforced that shift: spot XRP ETFs recorded steady inflows (cumulative inflows around $1.21B and net assets ~ $1.07B in later data), while BTC and ETH spot ETFs saw large net outflows over multiple sessions (Bitcoin ETFs recorded large withdrawals including $171.5M on Feb 4 and other multi-hundred-million outflow days; Ether ETFs also posted significant outflows). Options activity points to bullish positioning on XRP — Binance data from Feb 4 showed calls ~86.9% of open interest with large short-dated call concentrations near $1.70–$2.15 strikes. Traders appear to be positioning for short-term upside in XRP, supported by ETF demand and bullish options skew, even as institutional selling of BTC/ETH and broader risk-off sentiment could limit broader market gains. For traders: XRP may offer relative-strength or short-term momentum trade opportunities driven by ETF flows and options positioning; manage risk given the market-wide negative tone centered on BTC and ETH.

Ethereum (ETH) plunged to lows near $1,768 — its weakest since May — as a broader market sell-off accelerated. The drop has erased roughly 60% from ETH’s all-time high and triggered heavy liquidations: nearly $2 billion in Ethereum positions were liquidated since Jan. 31, the largest daily liquidation volume since Oct. 10. Perpetual futures funding rates turned sharply negative (short-dominant), increasing downside pressure. US-based spot Ethereum ETFs recorded continued outflows (about $149m sold so far this year, fourth consecutive monthly net redemptions), while large-holder sales and prior long liquidations intensified selling. On-chain metrics remain relatively resilient: active addresses rose ~42% (to over 15 million), ~70 million transactions in the past 30 days, rising fees, and growing market share in stablecoins, DeFi and RWA tokenization. Technicals are mixed — ETH touched an ascending trendline connecting June 2022 and April 2025 lows and sits near the left shoulder of an inverted head-and-shoulders pattern; a weekly close above $2,130 would support a bullish reversal toward ~$3,000, while a weekly close below $1,768 would likely extend the downtrend. Key trader takeaways: elevated volatility, high recent liquidation volumes, heavily negative funding rates (shorts paying longs), sustained ETF outflows, but continued on-chain activity — all of which raise short-term downside risk while leaving potential medium/long-term support in identified lower zones. (Main keyword: Ethereum; secondary keywords: liquidations, funding rate, ETF flows, on-chain activity.)

Polymarket has filed U.S. trademark applications for the token names POLY and $POLY (submitted Feb. 4), lodged as “intent to use” and covering trading software, digital token services and online settlement. The filings, now pending USPTO review, reinforce earlier signs the prediction-market operator is preparing a native token. Polymarket recently reported roughly $7.7 billion in monthly trading volume and secured a $2 billion investment from Intercontinental Exchange. Executives have previously signalled a potential POLY rollout with free user allocations but gave no launch date. The company is pursuing a return to the U.S. market after a 2022 enforcement action; the CFTC permitted limited U.S. operations last year following a $1.4m penalty. However, state-level legal risk persists: a Nevada court issued a temporary injunction saying Polymarket likely violated state gambling laws, and the company has moved the dispute to federal court. Market odds (Myriad) put the chance of a POLY announcement before May at about 30%. No official tokenomics, supply, or timeline have been disclosed. For traders: the trademark filings are a formal step toward token issuance and could precede token-related liquidity events, listings or incentive changes. But significant regulatory and legal uncertainty — including state injunctions and potential securities classification — are material tail risks that could delay listings, limit U.S. availability or cap initial price upside. Watch for official tokenomics, airdrop mechanics, regulatory filings, and exchange delist/listing signals before sizing positions.

Binance and Bybit briefly halted withdrawals during a sharp market sell-off that drove Bitcoin down more than 13%, briefly trading below $64,000. Binance said the interruption lasted about 20 minutes and was caused by technical strain from elevated user activity rather than a liquidity shortfall; withdrawal services were restored after fixes. On-chain data showed Binance’s exchange balances rose during the episode, indicating deposits exceeded withdrawals despite social-media campaigns urging users to pull funds. Binance co-founder He Yi described the push as a coordinated ‘withdrawal campaign’ and recommended careful use of self-custody (Binance Wallet, Trust Wallet, hardware wallets). CEO Changpeng Zhao denied claims that Binance sold user BTC to drive the decline, calling such reports “imaginative FUD,” and pointed to the exchange’s large reported reserves. The incident highlights how social-media-driven panic and high leverage can amplify forced selling, briefly test exchange infrastructure, and increase short-term market volatility — reinforcing trader caution around counterparty risk and the benefits of self-custody during extreme moves.

Kraken has launched a February Deposit Match offering a 3% bonus on eligible new cash and crypto deposits made through its mobile app. Users must enroll in the promotion via the Kraken app and enable Auto Earn; deposits made before enrollment do not qualify. The match applies to net deposits (total deposits minus withdrawals) up to $1,000,000 (or local equivalent) per account and runs through March 9, 2026. Kraken will credit matched funds within 14 days after the promotion ends. Matched rewards are subject to an 18‑month hold: users must keep their account balance at or above their net deposit level through September 9, 2027, or risk forfeiture or clawback of the bonus. Eligible deposit methods exclude credit and debit cards, and transfers between Kraken and Kraken Pro do not count as new deposits. Depositors remain free to trade and use on‑platform products during the promotion and holding period; qualification is based on net deposit value, not market performance. The promotion is designed to drive app engagement and long‑term on‑platform balances, rewarding sizable net inflows while discouraging short‑term withdrawals.

Shiba Inu (SHIB) is showing technical signs of a potential trend reversal after several weeks of decline. Daily price action produced a bullish rejection candle with a long lower wick and a false breakdown from a narrowing wedge, indicating buyers stepped in near local lows and absorbed selling pressure. SHIB has also shown relative strength versus Bitcoin during recent market turbulence, suggesting downside may be limited and accumulation could be occurring. Short-term moving averages are capping upside and must be reclaimed, with analysts estimating a 20–30% recovery is plausible if buyers clear those moving averages and volume confirms the move. Traders should watch buying volume on rebounds, moving-average resistance levels, and broader market sentiment—weak volume would suggest a low-conviction bounce, while strong volume would validate a more sustainable rally.

Bitcoin plunged intraday to about $60,000 — its largest single-day drop since the FTX collapse era — before recovering to roughly $66–67K. The move triggered heavy forced liquidations: Coinglass reported more than $2.6 billion of crypto positions closed within 24 hours, with Bitcoin derivatives accounting for the largest share. Earlier reports placed liquidations near $700 million during an initial panic, suggesting the sell-off widened as exchanges and data providers updated totals. Major altcoins fell sharply, with Ethereum testing $1,900–$1,800 support, Solana near $67–$80, and XRP around $1.13–$1.40. Analysts attribute the volatility mainly to technical factors: record futures open interest, overcrowded leveraged long positions and cascading forced unwinds rather than a single fundamental catalyst. Market sentiment swung to extreme fear (CoinMarketCap Fear & Greed Index ~5). Traders are watching key technical levels: a sustained break above $70,000 (bull confirmation) and $73,000 (further upside) versus renewed weakness toward $60,000 and the risk of deeper drawdowns possibly toward $50,000 if selling persists. Short-term implications include elevated volatility, continued liquidation risk and potential short squeezes; longer-term direction depends on whether leverage is digested, how buyers defend the $70K area, and broader macro conditions.

MicroStrategy announced a coordinated global "Bitcoin security program" to address quantum-computing risks and other emergent threats to Bitcoin. CEO Michael Saylor, speaking on MicroStrategy’s Q4 2025 earnings call, said the firm will convene cybersecurity, crypto-security and Bitcoin communities to research threats, align defense work, and avoid premature protocol changes that could introduce new vulnerabilities. Saylor estimated a meaningful quantum attack risk is likely a decade away and emphasized industry R&D into quantum-resistant cryptography and proposals such as BIP-360. MicroStrategy reported holding 713,502 BTC at end-2025 after buying 32,470 BTC in Q4 for roughly $3.1bn; CFO Andrew Kang said the company raised over $25bn in 2025 and set a $2.25bn cash reserve. Research cited on the call noted roughly 25% of Bitcoin supply may be exposed today because of early P2PK outputs and key reuse, prompting ecosystem work on mitigations. MicroStrategy said it will coordinate research and convene experts rather than push a specific technical fix, aiming to support consensus on any future “quantum upgrade.” At publication BTC traded near $65,183.

Bitcoin plunged into a deep oversold range without a single clear catalyst. Standard macro drivers — risk‑repricing, hawkish Fed expectations, tighter liquidity and leveraged liquidations — were present, but PANews and market analysts identified four non‑typical, interacting hypotheses that likely amplified the move: (1) a large Asian non‑crypto entity using yen funding and heavy leverage triggered cross‑market liquidity stress that cascaded into BTC and other risk assets, forcing ETF and spot liquidations; (2) persistent market rumors that U.S./U.K. authorities might sell large seized BTC holdings (from prior cases) despite no on‑chain or OTC evidence of big disposals; (3) “deep‑pocket” institutions and sovereign funds needing cash for capex and AI investments, selling liquid assets including crypto and creating negative liquidity feedback loops; (4) synchronized panic selling by crypto native holders (OGs) and retail, amplifying declines while some institutions accumulated on weakness. Signals cited include unusually high IBIT option volumes and premiums, synchronized BTC and SOL drops, NAV swings in some Hong Kong funds, and on‑chain activity that so far offers no conclusive proof of large government dumps. Key voices include Franklin Bi (Pantera), Parker White (DeFi Dev Corp), Hunter Horsley (Bitwise) and on‑chain analysts such as CryptoQuant’s DarkFrost. For traders: heightened cross‑market liquidity risk and funding dynamics increase short‑term volatility and the chance of extended downside via forced deleveraging; at the same time, institutional accumulation at lower prices may offer tactical buying opportunities. Primary keywords: Bitcoin, liquidity, leverage; secondary keywords: seized BTC, ETF liquidations, funding stress, on‑chain signals.

Crypto firms and industry groups have proposed concessions on stablecoin design to break a deadlock over the CLARITY Act and win banking support. Key proposals include allowing community banks to hold stablecoin reserves, issuing stablecoins via bank partnerships, or requiring issuers to place part of reserves at community banks. The concessions aim to address banks’ concerns that interest-bearing or reward-linked stablecoins could distort credit creation and harm smaller banks. Recent White House-led talks involved major firms and trade groups (Coinbase, Circle, Ripple, PayPal, Multicoin, the American Bankers Association, Bank Policy Institute) and were described as productive but produced no final deal. Senate debate focuses on whether to ban interest payments on payment-purpose stablecoins and whether that ban should cover exchanges, brokers and other intermediaries as well as issuers. Negotiations are ongoing; some crypto companies oppose the concessions, and there is no timeline for a vote. For traders: expect continued regulatory uncertainty for stablecoins, possible episodic volatility in stablecoin pairs and broader risk-on/risk-off swings as markets react to perceived compromises or setbacks.

MicroStrategy posted a $12.4 billion net loss in Q4 2025 after Bitcoin fell about 22% during the quarter, triggering large mark-to-market impairment on its institutional BTC treasury. The company holds 713,502 BTC with an average cost near $76,052 per coin; Bitcoin moved from a peak near $126,000 in October to under $88,500 by Dec. 31 and traded around $64,500 at report time. Despite the paper loss, Q4 revenue rose 1.9% year‑over‑year to $123 million, supported by its enterprise software business, and cash rose to $2.25 billion. Management — CEO Phong Le and CFO Andrew Kang — stressed liquidity and a favorable debt schedule (no major maturities before 2027) and said there is no need to liquidate BTC holdings. The firm also began 2026 by buying 1,283 BTC for about $116 million and is pursuing a “Digital Credit” initiative. Shares fell roughly 17% on the day of the report, tracking Bitcoin’s decline. Key trader takeaways: large unrealized BTC losses increase headline volatility and downside correlation between MicroStrategy stock and BTC price; however, a strong cash position, minimal near‑term debt, continued accumulation of BTC, and recurring enterprise revenue reduce immediate liquidation risk. Primary keywords: MicroStrategy, Bitcoin, BTC, Q4 loss. Secondary keywords: enterprise software revenue, crypto holdings, mark-to-market loss, convertible notes, liquidity.

On-chain monitoring by Onchain Lens shows asset manager BlackRock transferred 3,948 BTC (≈$261.2M) and 5,734 ETH (≈$11.0M) to Coinbase. Earlier reports cited similar large transfers (3,900 BTC and 17,197 ETH) but later data revised the ETH figure and confirmed the BTC amount is near 3,948. The deposits may continue, and no explicit purpose was provided — possibilities include custody, trading, ETF-related operations, or portfolio rebalancing. Given BlackRock’s size and recent prominence in crypto custody and institutional flows, these on-exchange inflows merit attention: large transfers to exchanges can signal potential selling pressure, rebalancing, or operational moves. Traders should monitor subsequent on-chain movements, further deposits or withdrawals, and any announcements from BlackRock or Coinbase to better assess intent and short-term liquidity impact on BTC and ETH prices.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told the Senate Banking Committee that, if Congress enacts clear digital-asset rules, traditional banks and crypto firms could gradually offer similar products and services. The Treasury has been engaging small and community banks about participating in the sector but stressed that progress depends on a firm legal framework. Bessent urged passage of the market-structure CLARITY Act as a way to balance oversight and innovation and flagged stablecoin yield rules as a major sticking point in negotiations. He warned that deposit volatility tied to crypto — deposit flight — could undermine banks’ stable funding and their ability to lend, calling such volatility “very undesirable.” The remarks follow White House meetings with crypto and banking groups that discussed stablecoin yield practices and proposals to give community banks a larger role in stablecoin infrastructure to help advance the bill. Traders should watch regulatory milestones on the CLARITY Act and any policy on stablecoin yields, as clearer rules could reduce regulatory risk but tighter limits on stablecoin yields or new bank safeguards could affect stablecoin liquidity and yields.

COMP (COMP/USDT) remains in a clear downtrend after consecutive weekly losses, with price trading below EMA20/EMA50/EMA200 and momentum indicators deeply negative. Recent readings show RSI in the ~18–24 range (oversold), a negative MACD histogram, declining futures open interest, and low trading volume concentrated in the $16–$18 distribution node. Short-term structure from an earlier update put price near $19.47 with tactical bounce opportunities, but the later weekly view extends the bearish case with last week’s range at $14.69–$18.81 and stronger confluence around $14.69 and $16.20. Key levels to monitor: support at $14.69 (multi-timeframe confluence) and $16.20; resistances at $17.30 (daily pivot), $19.42 (weekly channel/top) and a trend filter near $20.77. COMP shows high correlation with Bitcoin (~0.85–0.87), so BTC swings (support ~$62.9k/$60k, resistance ~$71k) will likely amplify COMP moves. Trading guidance: adopt a risk-off stance—look for confirmation from volume and BTC direction before committing. Bullish scenario requires a break above $17.30 and a weekly close above $19.42 to target ~$27.09 (stop under $16.20). Bearish continuation targets $14.69 initially and could extend toward $5.21 if $16.20 fails (stop above $17.30). For tactical traders: consider long scalps if $19.29–$19.42 area holds with tight stops, or short rejections near $21–22 in the short term, but overall bias remains bearish. Emphasize tight risk management and small position sizes given low volume and high BTC correlation. (SEO keywords: COMP technical analysis, COMP support $14.69, COMP downtrend, COMP RSI oversold, COMP trading strategy)

MANA (MANA/USDT) remains in a short- to mid-term downtrend and is trading around $0.107 after a recent 24h drop (≈4–9%). Technical indicators are bearish: RSI near 30–33 (approaching oversold), MACD histogram negative, price below EMA20 ($0.12), and Supertrend bearish. Key levels to watch: short-term resistance/pivot at $0.1001–$0.1113 (merged from both pieces) and supports at $0.0900 and $0.0814 (strong) with a lower high-confluence support near $0.1035 noted in the earlier piece. Volume is muted; bullish confirmation requires a daily close above $0.1001–$0.1113 with rising volume (≥1.5x) and MACD divergence toward zero. If confirmed, targets are $0.1197–$0.13, then $0.14–$0.1526 and $0.1683–$0.1886. Bearish scenario: a decisive daily close below $0.0814 (or below $0.1035 in the earlier read) with accelerating sell volume and RSI <30 would open faster downside toward $0.07, $0.05 and potentially $0.0446–$0.0133 on a prolonged collapse. MANA is highly correlated with Bitcoin (correlation ≈0.85+); recent BTC weakness (drops noted from ~$72.9k to ~$66k) raises downside risk for MANA, while BTC strength above the mid $60ks–$71k band would support any altcoin recovery. Traders should wait for volume-confirmed candle closes, use strict R/R and clearly defined invalidation levels (bull invalidation: ~below $0.090–$0.1035; bear invalidation: above $0.1001–$0.1113), and size positions conservatively. This analysis is educational and not investment advice.

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao said the exchange is working with multiple countries to support issuance of stablecoins pegged to national currencies. Announced on X, Zhao argued that the on-chain stablecoin ecosystem should expand beyond US dollar–pegged tokens such as USDT and USDC so that “each fiat currency should be represented on the chain.” The move reflects growing interest from governments, banks and fintechs in building domestic digital-asset infrastructure for payments and cross-border transfers. Analysts cited say local-currency stablecoins could diversify liquidity, reshape regulatory approaches, and bring banks and major exchanges into issuance and compliance roles. No specific countries, partners, timelines or technical standards were disclosed. For traders, the development signals Binance’s strategic push to broaden fiat-linked stablecoin options, which could affect liquidity distribution across networks and trading pairs and influence regulatory scrutiny on dollar-dominant stablecoins.

Marathon Digital Holdings transferred 1,318 BTC (≈$86.9M) over roughly 10 hours amid a sharp Bitcoin pullback, according to Arkham on-chain analytics. The largest single transaction was 653.773 BTC to an address linked to institutional services provider Two Prime. Other notable flows included 200 BTC and 99.999 BTC to BitGo-related custody addresses and 305 BTC to a newly created wallet of unknown ownership. The transfers went to institutional counterparties, custodial wallets and trading desks, prompting market speculation because large miner outflows during price weakness can indicate spot selling, collateral posting, OTC preparation or routine treasury/custody reshuffling. The activity coincided with Bitcoin briefly dipping toward $60,000 and Marathon’s Nasdaq-listed shares (MARA) falling nearly 19% in a session. For traders: monitor exchange inflows, address clustering for Two Prime and BitGo, MARA stock moves and short-term BTC volatility around miner flows—these signals can amplify downside pressure in the near term but do not conclusively prove immediate spot liquidation. SEO keywords: Marathon Digital, MARA, Bitcoin miner transfer, BTC outflows, Two Prime, BitGo.

MicroStrategy reported a $12.6 billion Q4 net loss driven by mark-to-market unrealized writedowns after Bitcoin fell below the company’s average purchase price. CEO Phong Le and CFO Andrew Kang said the loss is an accounting effect of fair-value marking; the company remains committed to its long-term buy-and-hold BTC strategy. Management stressed balance-sheet resilience, saying only an extreme scenario — Bitcoin plunging about 90% to roughly $8,000 and remaining at that level for 5–6 years — would leave its BTC reserves insufficient to cover convertible debt and force restructuring, dilutive equity or new borrowing. Executive Chairman Michael Saylor reiterated the long-term strategy, framed quarterly volatility as survivable, flagged quantum computing as a distant risk, and announced a “Bitcoin Security Program” to pursue quantum-resistant upgrades and broader crypto security work. The commentary came amid sharp market moves: Bitcoin fell about 8% in 24 hours to roughly $66,000 and MicroStrategy’s stock plunged over 17% that day (about -72% over six months). For traders: the headline loss increases short-term volatility and sentiment risk for BTC-linked equities, but MicroStrategy’s assurances aim to limit contagion risk absent a prolonged, catastrophic BTC collapse.

Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded roughly $434 million in outflows on Thursday and about $1 billion over the past two days (including $545 million the previous day), driving weekly net outflows to about $690 million despite earlier inflows. The withdrawals coincided with Bitcoin’s sharp decline toward $60,000 — the lowest level since October 2024 — and renewed criticism that spot ETFs create “paper Bitcoin,” potentially diluting on-chain scarcity. Analysts including Bob Kendall and Josef Tětek warned that ETFs can enable the same BTC exposure to be represented across multiple products (ETF units, futures, perpetual swaps, options, loans), likening the structure to a fractional-reserve–style system. Total assets in spot Bitcoin ETFs remain near $81 billion with cumulative net inflows of about $54.3 billion. Ether ETFs saw roughly $80.8 million in outflows over the period. Meanwhile, XRP and Solana ETFs posted modest inflows of about $4.8 million and $2.8 million respectively. XRP traded near $1.32, down around 6–7% in 24 hours, with RSI near oversold (~26); analysts note support around $1.12–1.29 and resistance at $1.40–1.68, highlighting rebound potential but warning that the downtrend could continue. For traders: monitor ETF flows, Bitcoin spot/futures basis, and XRP futures liquidity; apply strict risk management and position sizing given elevated volatility. This summary is informational and not investment advice.

BAT (Basic Attention Token) remains in a dominant downtrend with lower highs and lower lows across daily, 3-day and weekly timeframes. Price trades near $0.12, down roughly 9% in 24h, with daily RSI oversold (~22–24), EMA20 (~$0.15) and Supertrend acting as resistance, and MACD histogram negative. Key levels: a bullish break-of-structure (BOS) requires a decisive reclaim of $0.1203–$0.1215 (primary upside trigger), which would open tests of $0.1349–$0.1359 and higher targets such as $0.2084. Bearish confirmation comes from a break below critical supports (noted between $0.1145 and $0.0969 in the two reports); a decisive loss below $0.0969–$0.1145 accelerates downside toward $0.1024, $0.0634 and $0.0368. Multi-timeframe analysis shows more resistance than support, favoring short bias. BAT is highly correlated with Bitcoin, and BTC’s downtrend (reported near $65.6k–$73k) increases altcoin downside risk. Short-term oversold conditions allow for technical bounces, but weak volume and prevailing structure keep the bias bearish until a clear bullish BOS and EMA20 break occur. Trading guidance for traders: maintain short bias or wait for confirmed BOS/CHoCH (change of character) before taking longs; consider short entries on structural breakdowns with swing-based stop-losses and watch the $0.1203–$0.1215 upside trigger and $0.0969–$0.1145 downside risk for trade decisions. This is informational, not financial advice.

ZK (ZK/USDT) remains in a clear downtrend with multi-timeframe bearish structure. Price is trading below EMA20/50/200 and key indicators (RSI ~40–43, bearish MACD histogram, Supertrend and Ichimoku) signal selling pressure. Recent reports show elevated 24h volume (roughly $95M–$172M) but limited bullish follow-through, suggesting reactive volume rather than a reversal. Key structural levels: support at $0.0225 (50% Fib) and $0.0188–$0.0200 (weekly/daily lows); resistance at $0.0264 (38.2% Fib / pivot R1), $0.0277 and $0.03 (Supertrend/EMA20). Correlation with Bitcoin is high (~0.85); BTC weakness is increasing downside risk for ZK. Trading setups noted: long from ~$0.02 with stop near $0.0188 and target $0.0264 (risky), or short from $0.0264 with stop $0.03 targeting $0.0188. A sustained daily close below ~$0.0200 would confirm a larger bearish Break of Structure and open deeper targets; a daily close above ~$0.0264–$0.0277 and reclaim of EMA20 would signal a Change of Character and the first meaningful bullish invalidation. Traders are advised to prioritise strict risk management (small position sizes, tight stops or trailing stops) and to watch BTC for broader directional confirmation. This is informational and not investment advice.

RAY is trading in a clear downtrend and is approaching a critical buyer zone near $0.501. Price snapshots across reports show trades between ~$0.58 and $0.68 with a 24h decline reported between ~4–15%; the most recent update flags a 14.8% drop. Technicals are bearish: price sits below EMA20/50/200, RSI is deeply oversold (~22–29), and MACD/volume patterns point to negative momentum. Primary support/confluence sits at $0.501 (weekly order block, EMA50 proximity, 0.618 Fib), with secondary supports at $0.52–$0.53 and $0.45; invalidation of buyer zone is below $0.48 and could extend RAY toward $0.40–$0.50 structural targets. Near-term resistance and sell-side liquidity exist at $0.6197 and $0.7177; a sustained recovery requires reclaiming key moving averages and clearing $1.12 for a longer-term bullish reversal. On-chain and flow signals show possible smart-money accumulation around $0.50 (positive delta/OBV divergence) but momentum remains negative; lower Bitcoin prices amplify downside risk given an ~0.85 correlation to BTC. Trading guidance: bias short on rejections around $0.6197–$0.72 or on failed reclaims above $0.69; selective longs only within $0.5010–$0.5050 with tight stops (invalidation ~$0.48) and targets at $0.6197/$0.7177. Risk management and position sizing (1–2%) recommended. No major fundamental news reported.

TWT (TWT/USDT) remains in a clear downtrend with elevated intraday volatility and unfavorable risk/reward for longs. Price is trading below EMA20 and the Supertrend, while RSI sits in oversold territory. Two successive updates show increasing downside risk: an earlier analysis flagged main support at $0.6308 with a bearish target near $0.3426 if that level breaks; a later update recorded a sharper intraday decline (~19% 24h drop), revising key support to $0.4977 and a deeper bearish target at $0.1544 if that support fails. Resistance clusters lie roughly between $0.58–$0.90 (near-term targets $0.71–$0.8967), but breakouts face liquidity-hunt risk across multi-timeframe levels. ATR indicates elevated volatility (daily ~15–20%), raising the likelihood of rapid moves and stop-outs. Correlation with Bitcoin is strong — further BTC weakness will likely accelerate TWT downside, while sustained BTC strength could support a rebound. Recommended trader actions: prioritize capital protection, use structure- or ATR-based stops (tight: ~1–5% buffer depending on timeframe), limit position risk to ~1–2% of capital, avoid high leverage (suggested max 1–5x), and prefer spot over leveraged futures for lower tail risk. Overall assessment: biased bearish for TWT until a weekly bullish reversal or convincing reclaim of EMA20/resistance cluster.

Coinbase will enable spot trading for Hyperliquid’s native token HYPE, with HYPE‑USD set to open on Feb 5, 2026 (subject to liquidity checks and regional availability). Hyperliquid is a high‑performance Layer‑1 focused on on‑chain financial applications, low latency and high throughput. Coinbase followed its standard rollout: announcement, deposits enabled, then trading once liquidity and safety checks pass. The exchange highlighted safeguards such as multi‑sig custody, real‑time monitoring, automated risk controls at market open and insurance coverage. Technicals show HYPE in a bearish daily structure (lower highs and lower lows) and repeatedly rejected near a $35–$38 supply zone broken in December. Trading volume rose modestly on the listing announcement but remained well below levels seen during earlier sell‑offs, suggesting cautious repositioning rather than wholesale accumulation. For traders: monitor liquidity checks and HYPE‑USD order‑book depth at launch, watch the $35–$38 zone as key resistance, expect elevated volatility and thinner initial liquidity, and use position sizing and stop management given derivative and regulatory risks tied to perp‑focused projects. Primary keywords: HYPE, Hyperliquid, Coinbase listing, HYPE‑USD, Layer‑1. Secondary/semantic keywords: spot trading, liquidity checks, market structure, trading volume, risk controls.

DipCoin has launched Season 1: Horizon, a multi-dimensional points and referral incentive program for its Sui-based on-chain perpetual trading protocol and Vault ecosystem. Running from Feb 4 to Mar 20, 2026 (UTC), Horizon expands rewards beyond raw trading volume to four activity categories: TVL (deposit contribution), trading volume (perpetual trades and Vault strategy execution), position holding (average effective position size), and liquidation loss conversion; swap trades are excluded. The program includes Early Bird Rewards that apply a 3× multiplier to eligible historical trading volume and liquidation loss points for pre-season users. New users who bind a wallet via an invite code receive a 3-day Welcome Bonus (2× Base Points). Points comprise Base Points, Boosted Points (team multiplier minus 1), Referral Rewards, and Early Bird Rewards. A team acceleration model lets each user create or join one team; team multipliers apply when members meet activity thresholds (daily trading ≥ $2,000 USDC and average position ≥ $500 USDC). Inviters earn 10% of qualified invitees’ Base Points if invitees reach at least 20 Base Points. After the season ends, DipCoin will freeze on-chain data and complete a risk review within seven business days before publishing final results. The protocol positions Horizon as a long-term incentive architecture to reward capital commitment, position exposure, trading activity and community growth rather than raw volume alone, aiming to reduce short-term manipulation and improve liquidity and platform health.

SUN remains in a clear downtrend after recent weekly losses, trading around $0.018 with low volume and bearish momentum. Technicals show RSI near oversold (≈31–44 across reports), price below EMA20/EMA50/EMA100/EMA200, and a negative MACD histogram. Multi-timeframe analysis points to distribution, with mild short-term accumulation only in a tight range. Key levels: major support at $0.0158 (multi‑timeframe confluence), short-term resistance/flip at $0.0166, and higher resistance between $0.0186–$0.02. Bull case requires a confirmed break and weekly close above resistance (with rising volume and RSI >50) — potential targets cited at $0.0210–$0.0259 (earlier) and up to $0.0231 (later); recommended entry above the flip and stop-loss below $0.0158. Bearish case activates on a decisive break below $0.0158, with measured downside targets around $0.0177–$0.0170 (earlier) and further weakness possible toward and below $0.0158 (later). SUN shows high correlation with Bitcoin (~0.8–0.85+), so BTC weakness and rising dominance raise downside risk; key BTC supports noted near $62,910 and $60,000. Trading guidance: prioritize risk management, keep position sizes small (1–2% recommended), wait for volume-confirmed breakouts or clear accumulation before taking directional exposure, and use tight stops or trailing stops depending on which scenario unfolds.

South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) is rolling out expanded AI-powered surveillance to detect cryptocurrency market manipulation in real time. The upgrade follows extreme volatility — notably a sharp surge and rapid reversal in the ZKsync token on Upbit during an exchange maintenance window — which prompted the FSS to review detailed exchange data and consider formal probes. The new system will ingest large volumes of exchange data across multiple time frames, automate detection of suspicious trading windows, identify coordinated trading patterns, and assist tracing of fund origins. Regulators are increasingly treating exchanges as core financial infrastructure and pushing higher platform obligations and faster intervention tools, including pre-emptive fund freezes to preserve evidence and block suspected illicit flows. The drive complements tougher court enforcement: a Seoul court recently handed a three-year prison sentence under the Virtual Asset User Protection Act for price manipulation by an exchange executive. Enhanced agency coordination and data-sharing aim to shorten detection and escalation times. For traders, expect faster detection windows, earlier regulatory escalations, closer scrutiny of token listings and exchange behavior, and a higher legal risk for manipulative activity. Monitor KYC/AML processes, liquidity around maintenance windows, and tokens showing sudden concentrated volatility such as ZKsync. Primary keywords: South Korea crypto regulation, AI surveillance, market manipulation. Secondary keywords: FSS, FSC, ZKsync, Upbit, Bithumb, Virtual Asset User Protection Act.

Crypto analyst Leo Handjiloizou compared Google Trends data for queries such as "XRP scam" and "Ripple scam" with XRP price history and found a recurring pattern: scam-related searches spike during major XRP rallies (noted in 2018, 2021, 2025 and early 2026) and often coincide with local price tops followed by extended pullbacks. Handjiloizou flagged that the consistency of the correlation raises the possibility of coordinated negative narratives timed to blunt XRP momentum, though community members offered alternate explanations — higher scam activity and increased victim reports during FOMO-driven rallies. The analysis shows correlation but does not establish causation or identify specific actors. For traders, the report recommends monitoring search and social sentiment (Google Trends, social volume) as contrarian indicators around XRP tops, tightening risk management during rapid rallies, and avoiding knee-jerk reactions to sensational search spikes. Key actionable points: 1) treat scam-search spikes as a short-term sentiment signal rather than proof of structural issues; 2) combine sentiment indicators with fundamentals (adoption metrics, regulatory updates) before adjusting positions; 3) consider scaling exits or adding protective hedges when search volume and price peak together. Primary keywords: XRP, Ripple, Google Trends; secondary keywords: scam searches, market sentiment, price pullback, volatility.

The XRP Ledger (XRPL) activated amendment XLS-80 after more than 91% of validators approved it and the mandatory two-week activation window closed. XLS-80 adds optional, credential-based permissioned domains on the public XRPL that let participants enforce identity, licensing or jurisdictional rules while preserving the open-ledger settlement model. The feature builds on the XLS-70 credentials framework and introduces new ledger objects and transactions (e.g., PermissionedDomain, PermissionedDomainSet/Delete). Ripple developers say a full permissioning stack for institutional use will follow, and a permissioned decentralized exchange running inside XRPL’s native trading engine has already reached validator consensus and is scheduled to activate soon. Separately, the XLS-66d lending amendment entered governance voting after release of XRPL node v3.1.0; 34 validators began votes to enable on-ledger, fixed-term (30–180 day) loans for professional participants, with loan terms recorded on-ledger and underwriting checks performed off-chain. For traders: these updates introduce credentialed trading environments and on-ledger fixed-term lending constructs that are likely to attract institutional liquidity to XRPL order books and liquidity pools once the permissioned DEX and permission stack go live. Primary keywords: XRPL, XLS-80, permissioned domains; secondary keywords: permissioned DEX, XLS-66d, institutional liquidity, on-ledger lending.