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Latest Market Trends: 2026-02-04
Market Summary
Latest Market Trends: 2026-02-04
Bullish
Bitwise CIO: 'It's Crypto Winter Now... But Spring Isn't Far Away'
Bitwise CIO says it's crypto winter now, but spring isn't far away.
Woori Bank 'Samsung Wallet Money Woori Account' Event
Woori Bank is holding an event for the Woori Account linked to Samsung Wallet Money.
Global Growth Rate Revised Up to 3.3% Despite Sticky CPI at 3% [Boom Amid High Prices]
Despite CPI remaining sticky around 3%, the global growth rate has been revised upwards to 3.3%.
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.
BQAI Appoints Former Bithumb Korea CEO Choi Jae-won as Vice President
BQAI has appointed former Bithumb Korea CEO Choi Jae-won as Vice President.
Ibiden (4062 JP) Invests 500 Billion Yen to Increase Production of Semiconductor Parts for AI Servers
Ibiden (4062 JP) is investing 500 billion yen to increase the production of semiconductor parts used in AI servers.
Michael Saylor: "Bitcoin Will Not Disappear"…Emphasizes Two Principles
Michael Saylor emphasized that Bitcoin will not disappear, highlighting two principles.
Koo Yun-cheol: “AI is everyone's foundation…Full support to secure corporate leadership”
Koo Yun-cheol stated that AI is the foundation for everyone and that full support will be provided to secure corporate leadership.
"Virtual Asset Exchange Shareholding Limit is Unconstitutional"... Korea Internet Corporations Association Declares 'All-Out War' on Financial Authorities' Regulatory Proposal
The Korea Internet Corporations Association is strongly opposing the financial authorities' regulatory proposal to limit shareholding in virtual asset exchanges, calling it an unconstitutional idea and demanding regulatory easing.
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.
"Let's Steadily Accumulate Even During Coin Price Drops"…Exchange 'Recurring Investment' Popular
Despite the sharp drop in coin prices, recurring investment products on exchanges are gaining popularity.
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.
Citadel CEO Ken Griffin: "Dollar is fading... There is no eternal key currency"
Citadel CEO Ken Griffin stated that the dollar's influence is waning and that there is no eternal key currency.
Nvidia CEO Affirms Commitment to OpenAI Investment
Nvidia's CEO stated that the company's investment plans in OpenAI remain unchanged.
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.
Prediction: Bitcoin Will Hit $100,000 in 2026
A prediction suggests that Bitcoin will reach $100,000 in 2026.
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.
AIxCrypto says AIxC Hub surpasses 1M registered wallets
AIxCrypto's AIxC Hub has surpassed 1 million registered wallets.
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.
Bearish
Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Further Decline, Dogecoin Sideways... Crypto Market 'Extreme Fear'
Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP are falling further, while Dogecoin remains sideways. The cryptocurrency market is experiencing 'extreme fear'.
Is the Trump Rally Over? Bitcoin Briefly Falls Below $72,000
Is the Trump rally over? Bitcoin briefly fell below $72,000.
Whale Investor Dumps 50,000 Bitcoins... Price Drops to $73,000 Level
A whale investor dumped 50,000 Bitcoins, causing the price to drop to the $73,000 level.
Bitcoin 'Death Spiral' if It Falls Further... Michael Burry Warns of Chain Reaction Impact on Gold and Corporations
Michael Burry warns of a 'death spiral' for Bitcoin if it falls further, potentially causing a chain reaction impact on gold and corporations.
Bitcoin 'Resets' to Trump Election Day Price: Plunges 40% from Peak
Bitcoin price has plummeted 40% from its peak, returning to levels seen around Trump's election. Outflows from spot ETFs are accelerating, and the cryptocurrency is showing a stronger correlation with risky assets, down 13% year-to-date.
'The Big Short' Burry Warns: Bitcoin's Continued Decline Could Lead to Financial Disaster
'The Big Short' Burry warns that a continued decline in Bitcoin could lead to financial disaster.
Bitcoin Briefly Fell Below $72,000… Lowest in 15 Months
Bitcoin briefly fell below $72,000, hitting its lowest point in 15 months.
Foreign Exchange Reserves Decrease for Two Consecutive Months… 3 Trillion Won Spent on Defending Exchange Rate
South Korea's foreign exchange reserves have decreased for two consecutive months, with 3 trillion won being used to defend the exchange rate.
Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix Start Weakly Following US Stock Market Decline [Hot Stocks]
Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix started weakly due to the decline in the US stock market.
Bitcoin Plummets to a 1 Year and 3 Month Low
Bitcoin has fallen to its lowest level in 1 year and 3 months.
Home Loan Sales Hit 25-Month High as Bank Lending Standards Tighten
Home loan sales have reached a 25-month high as bank lending standards tighten.
Cryptocurrency Prices Fall Across the Board…Bitcoin Briefly Drops Below $73,000
Cryptocurrency prices are falling across the board, with Bitcoin briefly dropping below $73,000.
[Breaking] Trade Minister: "Tariff Increase Publication, US Departments in Consultation"
Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo stated that the US administration is in inter-agency consultation to formalize President Trump's announcement of tariff increases on South Korea.
Foreign Exchange Reserves Decrease Due to Exchange Rate Defense… $425.9 Billion in January
Foreign exchange reserves decreased to $425.9 billion in January due to foreign exchange authorities' intervention to defend the exchange rate.
‘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.
Institutional Investor Stewardship Code Implementation Supervision Needed... Financial Services Commission, 10 Years of Neglect
Concerns are being raised about the Financial Services Commission's (FSC) failure to properly supervise the implementation of the Stewardship Code by institutional investors.
[Exclusive] Indonesian Shinhan Securities Raided by Local Police on Suspicion of Stock Manipulation and Money Laundering
Shinhan Securities Indonesia has been raided by local police on suspicion of stock manipulation and money laundering.
[Opening] New York Stock Market Falls as Semiconductors and Software Plummet... Walmart Up 3%
The New York stock market is falling at the opening bell due to a sharp decline in the semiconductor and software sectors, while Walmart shares are up 3%.
[New York Stock Exchange] Tech stocks plummet, Nasdaq down 1.4% on "AI hits software companies"
Tech stocks plummeted on the New York Stock Exchange as "AI hits software companies", with the Nasdaq down 1.4%.
'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.
SW shaken by AI fear…New York Stock Exchange closes down due to tech stock weakness
Software stocks fell due to concerns about AI, and the New York Stock Exchange closed down due to the weakness of tech stocks.
[Financial Watch(147)] Bitcoin's Downtrend Continues - Plummets to Lowest in 15 Months
[Financial Watch(147)] Bitcoin's downtrend continues, plummeting to its lowest level in 15 months.
International Oil Prices Reverse Upward Due to US-Iran Drone Incident
International oil prices have reversed to an upward trend due to factors such as the US-Iran drone downing incident.
AI Swallows SW...Tech Stock Dump Causes New York Stock Exchange to Fall [Wall Street Monthly]
AI development is directly impacting software companies, leading to a tech stock sell-off and a decline in the New York Stock Exchange. Bitcoin also hit its lowest point since November 2024.
'The Big Short' Michael Burry Warns: "Bitcoin's Fall Is Not Over"
Michael Burry, famous for 'The Big Short,' warns of further declines in Bitcoin.
Ethereum is the Center of On-Chain Finance…Asia is the Biggest Hub
The news highlights that Ethereum is the center of on-chain finance, with Asia playing a central role.
Foreign Exchange Reserves Decreased Again to Defend Exchange Rate… KRW 3 Trillion Decrease in FX Reserves at the End of January
South Korea's foreign exchange reserves decreased for the second consecutive month in January as they were used for foreign exchange market stabilization measures.
Cryptocurrency Sentiment Hits Rock Bottom…Bitcoin Plunges to $72,000 Level at One Point
The price of Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has hit its lowest level in about 15 months.
"Nowhere to turn but loan sharks"... Savings bank mid-rate loans plummet 39%
The article discusses how mid-rate loans from savings banks have decreased by 39%, leaving many individuals with no other option than to turn to private lenders.
"Nowhere to Turn But Private Lending"... Savings Bank Mid-Rate Loans Plunge 39%
Due to loan volume and limit regulations, mid-to-low credit loans from savings banks have significantly decreased. A meeting between authorities and the industry is scheduled for the 23rd.
Neutral / Mixed News
Korea Value-Up Index Outperforms KOSPI…177 Companies Announce Measures to Enhance Corporate Value
The Korea Value-Up Index is outperforming the KOSPI, with 177 companies announcing measures to enhance corporate value.
Hana Financial to Invest 84 Trillion KRW in Productive Finance by 2030
Hana Financial Group plans to invest 84 trillion KRW in productive financial activities by 2030.
Foreign Exchange Reserves at $425.9 Billion Last Month… Decreasing for Two Consecutive Months Due to Exchange Rate Stabilization Measures
Foreign exchange reserves totaled $425.9 billion last month, decreasing for the second consecutive month due to exchange rate stabilization measures.
Hanwha's Target Price 'UP' on Upward Revision of Subsidiary's Earnings Estimates - KB Securities
KB Securities has raised Hanwha's target price due to upward revisions in the earnings estimates of its subsidiaries.
NHN Cloud and SK Securities Join Hands to Strengthen Financial Cloud and AX
NHN Cloud is partnering with SK Securities to enhance financial cloud and AX (AI Transformation) capabilities.
Bank Branch Closure Procedures to be Significantly Strengthened from March
Bank branch closure procedures will be significantly strengthened from March, slowing down the rate of branch closures.
US Pursues 'Duty-Free Block' for Critical Minerals…Korea Still Hesitates to Participate
The United States is pushing for a duty-free block for critical minerals, but South Korea is still hesitant to participate.
LG AI University Completes Final In-House Program... Officially Opens in March
LG AI University is officially opening in March after completing its in-house program.
Lee Ok-weon: Increased Deduction in Regional Reinvestment Assessment for Bank Branch Closures Outside Metropolitan Cities
Lee Ok-weon announced that the deduction in regional reinvestment assessment would be increased if bank branches are closed outside metropolitan cities.
Greater rights offerings and fewer IPOs amid big-cap-led Korean stock boom
The Korean stock market is booming, led by large-cap stocks, with an increase in rights offerings and a decrease in IPOs.
NHN Cloud Partners with SK Securities on Financial Cloud and AI Transformation
NHN Cloud is partnering with SK Securities to strengthen cloud and AI transformation in the financial industry.
Chairman Ham Young-joo "Rapid Support for Productive Finance"... Enhancing Execution
Chairman Ham Young-joo emphasized rapid support for productive finance and enhancing execution.
Hit the Jackpot by Predicting OpenAI's IPO Date?…$17 Billion Monthly 'Prediction Market' Launches Leverage
Crypto.com launches a dedicated app 'OG' ahead of the Super Bowl. January trading volume alone reaches $17 billion… Competing with Kalshi and Polymarket. Betting on Nvidia's market cap, OpenAI's IPO date, etc.
KB Securities to Hold First Half Investment Seminar as First Content of KB Premier Summit
KB Securities is holding a first half investment seminar as the first content of the KB Premier Summit.
Despite Weak US Stock Market, KOSPI Rebounds After Initial Decline
Despite a weak US stock market, the KOSPI rebounded after starting with a decline.
Hana Financial Gives Points to Productive Finance in Key Performance Indicators
Hana Financial Group is giving points to productive finance in key performance indicators (KPIs) and reviewing strategies for key industries such as energy, semiconductors, and defense to promote productive finance.
Korea Investment & Securities, Domestic Stock Futures & Options Trading Event
Korea Investment & Securities is holding a domestic stock futures and options trading event.
Korea Investment & Securities, Domestic Stock Futures and Options Trading Event
Korea Investment & Securities is holding a domestic stock futures and options trading event.
Anthropic Plans to Sell Employee Stock at a $35 Billion Valuation - Bloomberg
Anthropic is reportedly planning to sell employee stock at a $35 billion valuation, according to Bloomberg.
Aave Labs sunsets Avara ‘umbrella brand’ and Family wallet as it refocuses on DeFi
Aave Labs is sunsetting its Avara brand and Family wallet to refocus on DeFi amid tensions with the Aave DAO.