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Bitcoin Crash Linked To BlackRock IBIT Hedging, Arthur Hayes Claims
Arthur Hayes, co‑founder of BitMEX, has pointed to hedging tied to BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) as a major driver behind the recent Bitcoin sell‑off. Related Reading: Bitcoin Edges Past Gold In Appeal, JPMorgan Says According to Hayes, dealer hedging related to IBIT and similar structure...NewsBTC
Sat, Feb 7
While BTC is Down 30%, This New Crypto Protocol Launches With 3x Growth
In early Q1 2026, the top cryptocurrency market is moving through a clear period of change. While prices across the market have pulled back, the mood among experienced investors is less about fear and more about repositioning. Capital is no longer chasing the highs of past rallies. Instead, attention is shifting toward ecosystems that offer […]Cryptopolitan
Sat, Feb 7
Bitcoin Remains Under Pressure — On-Chain Data Reveals Why
Over the past week, Bitcoin has been experiencing an intense movement as prices slid sharply from around $84,000 to around $60,000, representing one of the largest weekly declines in the present market. Currently, based on live market data, Bitcoin’s price has rebounded slightly to around $70,000, i...Bitcoinist
Sat, Feb 7
Ethereum Price Forecast: Analysts Say This is the Best Crypto To Buy As ETH Tumbles
Ethereum is currently experiencing a strong sell-off, and its price is testing a support level around $2,100. The price of Ethereum is also experiencing a drop in its Ethereum Coinbase Premium, which is now at its most negative since July 2022. This indicates that institutional investors based in the US are currently selling more Ether […]Cryptopolitan
Sat, Feb 7
BTC, tech stocks hemorrhage value as markets abandon speculation for traditional sectors
Market turmoil sent the digital currency favored by anti-establishment investors plunging to near $60,000 on Friday morning. This is a 50% decline from the record high it hit in October of last year, and it reflects a sharp 30% decline since January. After Donald Trump returned to the White House, advocates of the cryptocurrency had […]Cryptopolitan
Sat, Feb 7
Pundit Says It’s Time To Get Your XRP Off Crypto Exchanges – Here’s Why
XRP’s price crash earlier this week has kept many bullish investors in the XRP community on edge, but one outspoken voice in the community believes the move is not as random as it looks. A crypto pundit known as Stellar Rippler has encouraged XRP holders to pull their cryptocurrencies off cent...NewsBTC
Sat, Feb 7
Ontario police warns locals of impersonators targeting victims for crypto and cash
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is raising the alarm over an emerging scam trend in which suspects pose as police officers to defraud victims of substantial amounts of cash and crypto. According to reports, fraudsters have contacted victims by phone, claiming to be OPP members. In each case, the suspect used fake names, titles, and […]Cryptopolitan
Sat, Feb 7
a16z's Dixon believes crypto needs widespread wallet and stablecoin usage before non-financial apps can scale
a16z’s general partner, Chris Dixon, explained on X that the cryptocurrency industry should not be criticized for focusing on the financial industry because money and capital are basic forms of coordination. Dixon shared his view that the industry’s current focus on financial products is necessary for the total adoption of digital assets. Why haven’t non-financial […]Cryptopolitan
Sat, Feb 7
Crypto Traders In Vietnam Face New 0.1% Levy As Tax Rules Tighten
Vietnam’s crypto scene is about to face a new tax check. Reports say the Ministry of Finance has floated a draft that would charge a 0.1% levy on each crypto trade or transfer that passes through licensed platforms. Related Reading: Tether Bets Big On Gold With $150 Million Investment In Gold.com Th...Bitcoinist
Sat, Feb 7
Here's the marked difference between how traders perceive a crypto dip versus a crash
The current volatility the crypto industry is witnessing has people talking about crashes and dips, which has led to a debate about which state the market is currently in. Some believe the market has crashed with BTC shocking analysts every day with its behavior, while others think this is just another dip and people are […]Cryptopolitan
Sat, Feb 7
Bitcoin MVRV Falls Into 0–10% Zone — Is A Recovery Underway?
The Bitcoin price displayed a staggering show of bearish pressure over the week. As the premier cryptocurrency lost its footing around the $84,000 support level, it entered a slippery slide, reaching approximately $60,000. Currently, the market is in recovery mode, with its price rising again to $70...NewsBTC
Sat, Feb 7
China is building a humanoid robot industry that has Musk, United States scrambling to respond
China is building a humanoid robot industry from scratch at a speed that has Elon Musk worried and the United States scrambling to respond. More than 140 Chinese companies now make humanoid robots, mostly in Shenzhen and Suzhou. Since late 2024, Beijing, Shenzhen, and other cities have put together investment funds worth over $26 billion, […]Cryptopolitan
Sat, Feb 7
Long-term Ethereum whales enter accumulation mode amid price volatility
Ethereum’s holder data shows OG whales are moving Ether to self-custody. Among the whales, two whale addresses have withdrawn a combined 29,079 ETH worth $60 million from OKX and Binance to accumulate today. One of the whales withdrew a whopping 19,503 ETH, worth approximately $40 million, from OKX, while the other withdrew 9,576 ETH, worth […]Cryptopolitan
Sat, Feb 7
Bithumb Issues Statement Over Reward Payment Error – Details
Korean exchange Bithumb has cleared the air over an internal error that credited certain user wallets with a “concerning” amount of BTC. Notably, this mishap resulted in significant price volatility on the exchange, drawing attention from observing crypto enthusiasts. Related Reading: Bitcoin’s Bigg...Bitcoinist
Sat, Feb 7
Apple rides iPhone 17 ‘Hermès orange’ craze to major China comeback
Apple’s latest iPhone lineup, which features a brightly orange colored premium model, has taken the Chinese market by storm and helped reverse the tech company’s prolonged sales downturn. China is bulk-buying the iPhone 17 vivid orange variant, a design overhaul said to have made the devices more visually distinctive compared to the launch version released […]Cryptopolitan
Sat, Feb 7
Breathe… XRP Is The ‘Oxygen’ Of The New Financial System, CEO Says
XRP is being talked about in a different way now — not just as a token to trade, but as something that could plug into real finance. Related Reading: Bitcoin Sell-Off May Be Done, Analyst Flags Recovery Signs The talk is shifting from ticker-watchers to companies that want reliable settlement rails ...NewsBTC
Sat, Feb 7
Bitcoin Price Outlook: Will BTC Recover As Price Plunges? Why Experts Are Opting For This Cheap Crypto Instead
The crypto market received a major shock as the price of Bitcoin dropped by almost 15%. The price is now trading around the $60,000 mark. The major cause of the decline is the increased selling from Bitcoin miners, huge outflows from exchange-traded funds, and the huge liquidations that took place. While Bitcoin is still struggling […]Cryptopolitan
Sat, Feb 7
Questions grow about crypto eligibility in 401(k)s after latest market rout
The debate about the eligibility of cryptocurrencies for the American retirement system has once again been reignited after Bitcoin suffered a massive collapse in its price. The digital asset witnessed a 50% drop from its October peak, erasing about $2 trillion in market value. That single act has once again reignited the debate over the […]Cryptopolitan
Sat, Feb 7
BTC and ETH futures trading spiked on the Moscow Exchange amid global market volatility
Trading volumes of Russian crypto futures have reached record high levels amid the major correction on global markets for digital assets. Some derivatives on Moscow Exchange, the country’s largest stock market, have seen growth exceeding 700% while Bitcoin lost 30% of its value in about a week. Moscow Exchange registers record volumes of Bitcoin futures […]Cryptopolitan
Sat, Feb 7
