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Latest Market Trends: 2026-02-04
Market Summary
Latest Market Trends: 2026-02-04
Bullish
Tom Lee Confident in 'Buying the Dip' Despite Crypto Crash, 'Bottom Not Far Away'
Tom Lee expresses confidence in buying the dip despite the cryptocurrency crash, predicting that the bottom is not far away.
Michael Saylor: "Bitcoin Will Not Disappear"…Emphasizes Two Principles
Michael Saylor emphasized that Bitcoin will not disappear, highlighting two principles.
WisdomTree, a firm with $150 billion in assets, says crypto is now a core business
WisdomTree’s Jonathan Steinberg says the firm’s tokenization push is nearing profitability, with $750 million in digital assets and long-term plans to modernize financial infrastructure.
Tian Ruixiang plans to acquire up to 15K Bitcoin in equity-linked deal
The Nasdaq-listed insurance brokerage said an unnamed investor would contribute BTC as part of a deal that also includes an AI- and crypto-focused strategic partnership.
Tian Ruixiang plans to acquire up to 15K Bitcoin in equity-linked deal
The Nasdaq-listed insurance brokerage said an unnamed investor would contribute BTC as part of a deal that also includes an AI- and crypto-focused strategic partnership.
Canada’s investment watchdog rolls out crypto custody rules to avoid another QuadrigaCX
CIRO’s new digital asset custody framework takes effect immediately, raising standards for crypto trading platforms as regulators push to reduce investor risk.
Digital wallets will hold 'totality' of people's assets, says Franklin Templeton
At the Ondo Summit in New York, top asset managers said tokenization has moved beyond theory but warned that trust, education, and real-world utility are now the biggest hurdles.
Crypto pulls out of free fall as government shutdown ends
An unrelenting plunge in crypto prices on Tuesday has paused for the moment after the U.S. House very narrowly passed a funding package that will now head to the president's desk for signature.
Metamask Wallet Adds Tokenized US Stocks, ETFs and Commodities
Metamask wallet adds support for tokenized US stocks, ETFs, and commodities.
Tether Releases Open-Source Operating System Optimized for Bitcoin Mining
Tether has released an open-source operating system optimized for Bitcoin mining operations.
Cathie Wood's Ark Invest Doubles Down on BitMine, Coinbase Stocks Amid Bitcoin Plunge
Cathie Wood's investment firm, Ark Invest, added exposure to crypto-related equities despite a continuing slide in crypto prices.
Kraken parent Payward reports $2.2 billion adjusted 2025 revenue as business diversifies through acquisitions, investments
Payward is diversifying its revenue streams beyond trading operations through expansion into other services.
Crypto.com spins out OG prediction markets app as monthly volumes top $17 billion ahead of Super Bowl
Crypto.com is splitting out prediction markets into a standalone app, as competition among exchanges to offer event-based trading swells.
VistaShares launches Treasury ETF with options-based Bitcoin exposure
The NYSE-listed BTYB allocates most of its assets to US Treasurys while using options strategies to provide weekly income and Bitcoin-linked exposure.
VistaShares launches Treasury ETF with options-based Bitcoin exposure
The NYSE-listed BTYB allocates most of its assets to US Treasurys while using options strategies to provide weekly income and Bitcoin-linked exposure.
Bitcoin will 'massively' outperform gold over 10 years, says Pantera's Dan Morehead
Pantera Capital's Dan Morehead predicts that Bitcoin will 'massively' outperform gold over the next 10 years. Tom Lee added that crypto is becoming invisibly more part of everyone's lives.
Bitcoin miner TeraWulf’s shares surge 15% after infrastructure acquisitions
TeraWulf acquired brownfield infrastructure sites in Kentucky and Maryland to grow power capacity, leading to a 15% surge in its shares.
World Liberty launches $3.4B stablecoin: How it fits into onchain credit systems
World Liberty launches a $3.4-billion stablecoin and lending platform, positioning it within onchain credit, collateralized loans and DeFi markets.
Fundstrat Co-Founder Tom Lee Says Crypto Bottom Is in Following Market Slump
Tom Lee claims Bitcoin and Ethereum may have found a floor after a sharp selloff and volatility in the precious metals market.
Y Combinator opens stablecoin funding option for startups starting Spring 2026
Y Combinator will begin funding startups with USDC in Spring 2026 across major blockchain networks like Ethereum, Base, and Solana.
MetaMask adds tokenized US stocks, ETFs, commodities via Ondo
MetaMask is adding access to tokenized US stocks, ETFs, and commodities through Ondo GM tokens for non-US users on Ethereum.
MetaMask adds tokenized US stocks, ETFs, commodities via Ondo
MetaMask is providing access to tokenized US stocks, ETFs, and commodities through Ondo, offering this access to non-US users on the Ethereum network.
MetaMask integrates Ondo to offer 200+ tokenized U.S. stocks inside crypto wallet
The launch marks one of the first times tokenized U.S. equities and ETFs have been made natively available through a major self-custodial wallet.
Kraken parent company Payward posts 33% growth in full-year revenue
Kraken parent company Payward reports a 33% increase in full-year revenue, adopting a multibrand corporate structure.
Bitwise argues crypto is near the end of a brutal winter
Bitwise said prices have been falling since early 2025, masked by institutional flows, but history suggests the worst may already be behind us.
Fireblocks integrates Canton Network for regulated onchain settlement
Fireblocks' integration with Canton Network enables institutions to custody and settle assets on a privacy-enabled blockchain designed for regulated financial markets.
TeraWulf jumps 11% after buying power-rich Kentucky and Maryland sites
TeraWulf's acquisitions bring its capacity to 2.8 gigawatts as it targets major infrastructure expansion to supply power-hungry computing demand.
Spanish Red Cross launches privacy-first blockchain aid platform
The Spanish Red Cross is rolling out RedChain, a privacy-preserving blockchain aid system that gives donors cryptographic proof of impact without exposing beneficiary identities.
Tron Founder Justin Sun Considers Purchasing $100 Million Worth of Bitcoin
Tron founder Justin Sun is considering purchasing $100 million worth of Bitcoin.
Bitcoin Maintains $78,000 Amid ETF Inflows; Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Show Stability
Bitcoin is maintaining $78,000 supported by ETF inflows, with Ethereum, XRP, and Dogecoin showing stability.
Bearish
‘Big Short’ investor Michael Burry warns bitcoin plunge could trigger $1 billion gold, silver sell-off
Burry said crypto losses may have forced institutions to liquidate precious metals as bitcoin slid below $73,000.
'We Need a New Path': Ethereum Founder Vitalik Buterin Rips Up L2-Focused Roadmap
Vitalik Buterin said that some layer-2 networks have made concessions when it comes to decentralization, and shouldn’t be “branded” as extensions of Ethereum.
Bitcoin Drops to $72,863 After Short-Term Rally Amid Strong Selling Pressure
Bitcoin fell to $72,863 after a short-term rally due to strong selling pressure.
Jeffrey Epstein Invested in Bitcoin Firm Blockstream, Invited Founder Adam Back to Island
Adam Back confirmed that convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein invested in Blockstream as newly released emails point to a planned island visit.
U.S. Treasury probes crypto exchanges over Iran sanctions evasion, TRM Labs says
The U.S. Department of the Treasury is scrutinizing crypto platforms, not just wallets, for enabling Iran’s sanctions evasion, according to TRM Labs’ Ari Redbord.
Bitcoin loses $73K as US stocks sell off: Analyst says BTC price action is not ‘abnormal’
Bitcoin fell under $73,000 as futures liquidations soared and worries over this week’s US corporate earnings triggered a stock sell-off. Will traders finally step in to buy “discounted” BTC?
Bitcoin loses $73K as US stocks sell off: Analyst says BTC price action is not ‘abnormal’
Bitcoin fell under $73,000 as futures liquidations soared and worries over this week’s US corporate earnings triggered a stock sell-off. Will traders finally step in to buy “discounted” BTC?
Dogecoin falls 7% as risk-off trade hits Ethereum tied tokens
The sell-off was driven by risk-off positioning and heavy derivatives speculation, with futures volume surging even as spot trading declined.
Bitcoin Plummets to 15-Month Low as Crypto, Stock Prices Tumble
The price of Bitcoin nearly touched $73,000 on Tuesday for the first time since November 2024 as investors flee risk assets.
Bitcoin Plummets to $72,000 for the First Time Since US Spot ETF in 2024
Bitcoin has plummeted to $72,000 for the first time since the US spot ETF launch in 2024.
Why a $9 billion bitcoin sale by single Galaxy client reignites quantum threat debate
A $9 billion bitcoin sale by a single Galaxy client indicates a profit-taking trend among early adopters, weakening conviction in the 'HODLing' philosophy and possibly related to quantum threat concerns.
Galaxy Analyst Warns Bitcoin Could Fall to $56K Amid Limited Upside Momentum - FinanceFeeds
A Galaxy analyst warns that Bitcoin could fall to $56K amid limited upside momentum.
Galaxy Digital reports $482M net loss in Q4 2025
The crypto company reported significant net losses to its balance sheet in 2025 due in part to “lower digital asset prices and approximately $160 million of one-time costs.“
Bitcoin nears weekend low of $74,600 as stock selloff adds to crypto's woes
Bitcoin is nearing its weekend low of $74,600 as the stock selloff adds to crypto's woes.
Police Question Bithumb Executives over Alleged Job Favor Involving Lawmaker Kim Byung-ki’s Son - 알파경제
Police are investigating Bithumb executives over allegations of job favoritism in the hiring of lawmaker Kim Byung-ki's son.
Galaxy Digital Shares Dive Following $482 Million Q4 Loss
Galaxy Digital shares fell after the institutional crypto firm disclosed a 22% hit to the value of its investments and digital assets in Q4.
Vitalik Buterin reevaluates Ethereum’s rollup-centric roadmap, arguing L2s decentralized ‘far slower’ while base layer advanced
Buterin previously championed a "rollup-centric" roadmap that would scale Ethereum through a network of branded shards.
Missing Employment Data Deepens Risk-Off Sentiment in Crypto
Weaker-than-expected employment data is exacerbating risk-off sentiment in the cryptocurrency market.
Bitcoin Could Drop Below $60K, Says Galaxy Analyst—Here's Why
A Galaxy analyst suggests Bitcoin could fall below $60,000 after already dropping 38% from its all-time high.
Privacy Coins Slide as Monero, Zcash Lead Losses
The top two privacy coins are underperforming both their category and the broader crypto market amid the ongoing slump.
Bitcoin bounce fails, with price falling back to $77,000 while precious metals renew surge
Bitcoin's bounce falters, dropping back to $77,000, while silver rallies nearly 15% and gold approaches $5,000 after a 6.5% gain.
US ISM Manufacturing PMI Hits 3-Year High... Impact on Bitcoin Price?
An article analyzing the impact of the US ISM Manufacturing PMI hitting a 3-year high on Bitcoin prices.
Suspicious projects outpublish legitimate ones in crypto press releases
A new report finds most crypto press releases come from high-risk projects, raising questions about disclosure, hype and market manipulation.
Morning Minute: Epstein Was an Early Coinbase Investor
A crypto-related bombshell was found in the latest Epstein files release. And the timeline is messy.
Australian Banks Imposing 'Unlawful Regulatory Ban' on Crypto, Says Coinbase
Coinbase accuses Australian banks of creating a 'crisis of confidence' due to opaque crypto account closures.
Strategy slides toward eighth straight monthly decline
Last year marked the second-worst annual performance since Strategy adopted its bitcoin treasury strategy.
Bitcoin Plunge Erases Billions in Unrealized Profits, Shaking Institutional Investor Confidence - FinanceFeeds
The Bitcoin crash has erased billions of dollars in unrealized profits, shaking institutional investors' confidence.
Galaxy Digital Warns Bitcoin Likely to Test $58,000 Long-Term Support
Galaxy Digital warns that Bitcoin is likely to test the $58,000 long-term support level.
Bitcoin Enters Danger Zone as Mid-Term Holders Face Significant Losses
Bitcoin is entering a danger zone as mid-term holders are experiencing significant losses.
Senator Warns of 'Potentially Criminal Conduct' Over UAE-World Liberty Financial Deal
Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy alleged “brazen, open corruption” over the UAE’s $500m investment in Trump-linked crypto ventures.
Neutral / Mixed News
Bitcoin’s wild Tuesday: From a 14-month low to a sharp rally triggers $740 million in liquidations
Bitcoin experienced a volatile Tuesday, hitting a 14-month low before a sharp rally triggered $740 million in liquidations. An analyst warned that failure to bounce soon could set the stage for a difficult year.
Crypto Dev Launches Site for AI to Hire Humans
Riding OpenClaw’s viral moment, a new startup called RentAHuman.ai pitches itself as the “meatspace layer” for autonomous agents—letting bots pay people to do the things software still can’t.
Next Bitcoin accumulation phase may hinge on credit stress timing: Data
Bitcoin’s volatility spiked, and its price plummeted to fresh lows as worrying US economic conditions emerged. Will credit stress data signal the next accumulation phase for BTC?
Next Bitcoin accumulation phase may hinge on credit stress timing: Data
Bitcoin’s volatility spiked, and its price plummeted to fresh lows as worrying US economic conditions emerged. Will credit stress data signal the next accumulation phase for BTC?
Trump's White House won't tolerate attacks on the president in crypto bill, adviser says
Patrick Witt, the president's digital assets adviser, told CoinDesk that anti-corruption provisions targeting Trump would not be acceptable.
Prediction Markets Price in Short-Term Government Shutdown in 2026
Prediction markets are pricing in a short-term government shutdown in 2026.
The Daily: Bitwise CIO on the ‘Leonardo-DiCaprio-in-The-Revenant-style crypto winter,’ Vitalik reconsiders Ethereum’s rollup-centric roadmap, and more
Article adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, covering Bitwise CIO's crypto market outlook and Vitalik Buterin's reconsideration of Ethereum's rollup-centric roadmap.
Here’s what happened in crypto today
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.
'You are not scaling Ethereum': Vitalik Buterin issues a blunt reality check to the biggest crypto networks
Vitalik Buterin pointed out that the progress of layer-2 scaling is slow and Ethereum itself is scaling on layer-1, implying a need to revise the current roadmap.
Bitcoin, crypto 'winter' soon over, says BitWise exec as gold retargets $5K
Bitcoin failed to attack $80,000 resistance as gold sought a $5,000 reclaim, while analysis argued that "crypto winter" began in January 2025.
Bitcoin, crypto 'winter' soon over, says BitWise exec as gold retargets $5K
A BitWise executive suggests the crypto 'winter' is nearing its end, while Bitcoin failed to break $80,000 resistance, and gold is aiming for a $5,000 reclaim.
UK’s Smarter Web Company joins London Stock Exchange amid $100 million bitcoin loss
The Smarter Web Company says it plans to continue accumulating bitcoin regardless of short-term price swings and volatility.
Solana to reach $2,000 by 2030 despite recent plunge to $100, says Standard Chartered
Analyst Kendrick Geoffrey trimmed his 2026 SOL forecast to $250 from $310, but says stablecoin micropayments could drive a longer-term surge as Solana moves beyond memecoins.
S&P projects 1,600x upper-bound increase in euro stablecoin issuance to $1.3 trillion by 2030
S&P says the euro stablecoin market cap could reach €1.1 trillion by 2030, equivalent to 4.2% of eurozone bank deposits.
Novogratz’s Galaxy Digital posts $482 million loss as cash pile swells
Galaxy Digital grew its cash and stablecoins reserves by 36% due to equity raises despite posting a $482 million loss.
Did Solana bottom at $100? SOL price charts hint at a 150% rally
Solana price technicals suggest that the recent correction to $100 was a buy-the-dip opportunity as traders look for a recovery path toward $260.
Avalanche Policy Coalition unveils advisory council, calls for ‘global energy’ as crypto rules across the world take shape
The Avalanche Policy Coalition unveiled a new advisory council, led by Ava Labs General Counsel Lee Schneider.
CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Bitcoin (BTC) Trades Flat as Index Inches Lower
Hedera (HBAR) declined 2% and Stellar (XLM) dropped 1.6%, leading the index lower from Monday.
Bernstein sees Robinhood offsetting downside as analysts map out crypto-driven bear case scenarios
Analysts outlined three crypto-driven bear case scenarios while reiterating their view that the crypto cycle could recover in 2026.
Non-custodial crypto wallet Safe reports fivefold revenue jump in 2025, not yet at ‘break-even’ profitability
The non-profit Safe foundation said the project is “not yet profitable,” though the team hopes to "break-even and double revenue in 2026."