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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.
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.
Software Stocks Are Sinking Again
Software stocks are sinking again.
Fundstrat Co-Founder Tom Lee Says Crypto Bottom Is in Following Market Slump
Fundstrat co-founder Tom Lee stated that the crypto market has bottomed out after the recent slump.
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.
Bearish
'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.
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.
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.
[Exclusive] Financial Services Commission to Receive Information on Individuals Suspected of Voice Phishing with Multiple Phone Lines
[Exclusive] The Financial Services Commission will receive information on individuals suspected of voice phishing who have opened multiple phone lines.
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?
Neutral / Mixed News
[Life Planning for the 100-Year Era] Retirement Strategies and Financial Management by Generation for a Happy Ending
With the new year, there are frequent encounters with retirees. Some retired unexpectedly, while others reached their retirement age. This article discusses their financial management.
ESG Disclosure Roadmap Draft Announced This Month...Consideration to Start with Exchange Disclosure
The draft of the ESG disclosure roadmap is scheduled to be announced this month, and starting with exchange disclosure is under consideration.
AI Stock Recommendation: Will it be the Future of Investing? The Current State of Global and Korea
An exploration of whether AI-powered stock recommendation systems can be the future of investing, examining the current situation in global and Korean markets.
Hana Bank Accelerates 'Productive Finance' Activation... New KPI Incentive Items Created
Hana Bank is accelerating the activation of 'Productive Finance' by creating new KPI incentive items.
Fadu Hits Upper Limit for Second Day After Resuming Trading Amid 'Inflated IPO' Controversy
Semiconductor design company Fadu, which was embroiled in allegations of an 'inflated IPO,' has hit the upper limit for the second day after resuming trading.
Kiwoom Securities, Net Profit of KRW 1.115 Trillion Last Year…Up 33.5% YoY
Kiwoom Securities' net profit last year was KRW 1.115 trillion, up 33.5% year-on-year.
[Key Stock] Hana Securities "Isu Petasys, Concerns about Intensifying MLB Supply Shortage in the Second Half... Target Price Up"
[Key Stock] Hana Securities raised its target price for Isu Petasys, citing concerns about a deepening MLB supply shortage in the second half.
Kiwoom Securities Enters '1 Trillion Club' in Operating and Net Profit Last Year
Kiwoom Securities has entered the '1 Trillion Club' in both operating and net profit last year.
Large Company Capital Increase Expansion Leads to 55% Surge in Stock Issuance Last Year…CP and Short-Term Bonds Up 27%
Stock issuance surged 55% last year due to the expansion of capital increases by large companies, while CP and short-term bond issuance also increased by 27%.
Hana Financial Group Intensifies Efforts to Strengthen Productive Finance Execution
Hana Financial Group is intensifying its efforts to strengthen the execution of productive finance.
LG CNS Records KRW 6.1295 Trillion in Sales and KRW 555.8 Billion in Operating Profit Last Year
LG CNS recorded sales of KRW 6.1295 trillion and operating profit of KRW 555.8 billion last year.
Hanwha Aerospace, POSCO Future M, Samsung SDI Large Capital Increase... Stock Offering Up 55% Last Year
Hanwha Aerospace, POSCO Future M, and Samsung SDI are conducting large-scale capital increases, with stock offerings up 55% last year.
Jensen Huang: "The design and operation of future factories will all be done with virtual twins."
Dassault Systèmes and NVIDIA are forming an 'Industrial AI' alliance, combining virtual twin technology and AI computing infrastructure to create a real-time design and simulation environment.
President Lee: "More consideration should be given to the public suffering from soaring housing prices than multi-homeowners"
President Lee Jae-myung stated that more consideration should be given to the public suffering from soaring housing prices than multi-homeowners.
KakaoBank Surpasses KRW 1 Trillion in Non-Interest Income, Records Highest-Ever Net Profit of KRW 480.3 Billion Last Year
KakaoBank achieved its highest-ever net profit of KRW 480.3 billion last year, driven by surpassing KRW 1 trillion in non-interest income.
"Non-Interest Income Exceeds 1 Trillion"…KakaoBank's Net Profit Up 9% YoY
KakaoBank's non-interest income exceeded 1 trillion won, and net profit increased by 9% year-on-year.
KakaoBank's Net Profit Increased by 9.1% YoY to KRW 480.3 Billion Last Year
KakaoBank reported a net profit of KRW 480.3 billion last year, a 9.1% increase compared to the previous year.
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.
OpenAI, NVIDIA Investment Conflict... Altman Steps in to Resolve
A conflict has arisen regarding OpenAI's investment in NVIDIA, and Sam Altman is attempting to resolve it.
[Analysis] January Exports Record All-Time High...Semiconductor's Strong Performance Continues
[Analysis] January exports recorded an all-time high, with strong performance in the semiconductor industry continuing.