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, /PRNewswire/ -- The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against uniQure N.V. ("uniQure" or "the Company") (NASDAQ: QURE) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Investors who purchased the Company's securities between September 24, 2025, and October 31, 2025, inclusive (the "Class Period"), are encouraged to contact the firm before April 13, 2026.

If you are a shareholder who suffered a loss, click here to participate.

We also encourage you to contact Brian Schall of the Schall Law Firm, 2049 Century Park East, Suite 2460, Los Angeles, CA 90067, at 310-301-3335, to discuss your rights free of charge. You can also reach us through the firm's website at www.schallfirm.com, or by email at [email protected].

The class, in this case, has not yet been certified, and until certification occurs, you are not represented by an attorney. If you choose to take no action, you can remain an absent class member.

According to the Complaint, the Company made false and misleading statements to the market. UniQure failed to secure full FDA approval for its Pivotal Study. The Company misled the market about the chances it would have to delay its BLA timeline to supplement the data it submitted to the FDA. Based on these facts, the Company's public statements were false and materially misleading throughout the class period. When the market learned the truth about uniQure, investors suffered damages.

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, /PRNewswire/ -- The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Kyndryl Holdings, Inc. ("Kyndryl" or "the Company") (NYSE: KD) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Investors who purchased the Company's securities between August 7, 2024 and February 9, 2026, inclusive (the "Class Period"), are encouraged to contact the firm before April 13, 2026.

If you are a shareholder who suffered a loss, click here to participate.

We also encourage you to contact Brian Schall of the Schall Law Firm, 2049 Century Park East, Suite 2460, Los Angeles, CA 90067, at 310-301-3335, to discuss your rights free of charge. You can also reach us through the firm's website at www.schallfirm.com, or by email at [email protected].

The class, in this case, has not yet been certified, and until certification occurs, you are not represented by an attorney. If you choose to take no action, you can remain an absent class member.

According to the Complaint, the Company made false and misleading statements to the market. Kyndryl materially misstated its financial statements. The Company failed to maintain adequate internal controls over financial reporting. Based on these facts, the Company's public statements were false and materially misleading throughout the class period. When the market learned the truth about Kyndryl, investors suffered damages.

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The Schall Law Firm represents investors around the world and specializes in securities class action lawsuits and shareholder rights litigation.

This press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and rules of ethics.          

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Brian Schall, Esq.,
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Office: 310-301-3335
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, /PRNewswire/ -- The DJS Law Group reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against agilon health, inc. (" Agilon" or "the Company") (NYSE: AGL ) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Shareholders who purchased shares of AGL during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointments. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.

CLASS PERIOD: February 26, 2025 to August 4, 2025

DEADLINE: March 2, 2026

CASE DETAILS: According to the Complaint, the Company made false and misleading statements to the market. Agilon's 2026 guidance was not attainable, which the Company knew at the time it communicated with investors. The Company overstated the impact of its "strategic actions" to lessen risk. Based on these facts, Agilon's public statements were false and materially misleading throughout the class period.

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WHY DJS LAW GROUP? DJS Law Group's primary focus is to enhance investor return through balanced counseling and aggressive advocacy. We specialize in securities class actions, corporate governance litigation, and domestic/international M&A appraisals. Our clients are some of the largest and most sophisticated hedge funds and alternative asset managers in the world. The litigation claims of our clients are extraordinarily valuable assets that demand respect, focus, and results.

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If you're a Bitcoin investor, beware the impact that recency bias might have on your decision-making process.

Admittedly, the situation looks grim for Bitcoin (BTC 1.49%) right now. It's now down 46% over the past four months and currently trades for just $68,000. In order to hit a price of $150,000 this year, it would need to soar in value by about 120%.

No wonder Polymarket traders are giving Bitcoin just a 12% chance of reaching $150,000 this year. But are those odds too low, given Bitcoin's phenomenal 15-year track record?

Beware hidden biases and assumptions The first thing to keep in mind is that prediction market traders are susceptible to hidden biases and assumptions when they make their predictions. One bias that could distort their perceptions of Bitcoin is recency bias.

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From an investment perspective, recency bias is the tendency to overemphasize recent events or data over historical or long-term data. The best analogy here involves the world of sports. If your favorite football team wins one week, aren't you biased to think that they have a better chance of winning the next week? 

That's what could be happening with Bitcoin. After four consistent months of selling, it's only natural to assume that the selling will continue. That's recency bias at work. Instead of focusing on Bitcoin's long-term historical track record, traders are only focusing on what happened last month.

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In December and January, prediction market traders completely missed the rapid decline in price for Bitcoin. They were still working off their recency bias from October, when Bitcoin soared to a new all-time high of $126,000.

At the time, it looked like Bitcoin was a slam-dunk candidate to hit $150,000. So they naturally assumed that Bitcoin would continue its rapid ascent higher. In hindsight, the odds they gave Bitcoin to hit $150,000 were far too high.

Potential Bitcoin catalysts for $150,000 The good news, if you're thinking about investing in Bitcoin, is that a number of investors and analysts have managed to avoid falling into the recency bias trap. Wall Street investment firm Bernstein, for example, still thinks Bitcoin will hit $150,000 this year. That's based on the increasing pace of institutional adoption and the continued influx of money into Bitcoin ETFs.

Moreover, Bitcoin has several powerful catalysts on the horizon that could send its value skyrocketing. One of these is the prospect of comprehensive crypto market legislation finally getting passed this year. Another is a potential decision by the U.S. Treasury to start an aggressive buying program for the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. And yet another is a potential decision by China to lift its Bitcoin ban.

How likely are these events? Polymarket traders currently give crypto market legislation a 72% chance of getting passed. They think there's a 26% chance the U.S. government starts buying new Bitcoin. And they ascribe a rather minuscule percentage (just 5%) to China lifting its Bitcoin ban.

Prediction markets can help determine the probability of events, but they are not perfect. They can become an important part of your investing methodology, but they shouldn't be the only data you're using.

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Is IoTeX IIP-56 real? Current status: unverified, no official recordA claim circulating in crypto channels alleges a new IoTeX proposal, IIP-56, to abandon CIOTX and rely on a “claims” mechanism for attacked chains to regain IOTX. As of now, the status remains unverified with no official record available.

According to IoTeX documentation and governance records, there is no listing or forum discussion referencing IIP-56 or a network-wide deprecation of CIOTX. In the absence of an official filing, the claim should be treated as unconfirmed.

What the claim means and why it matters for CIOTXIf accurate, abandoning CIOTX would signal a reversal of cross-chain standardization and could affect liquidity routing, token mappings, and user experience across supported networks. The “claims” phrasing suggests a post-incident recovery flow where users present proofs to reclaim native IOTX from affected environments.

As reported by OKX, an earlier IoTeX proposal (IIP-48) sought to unify IOTX liquidity across multiple chains via the CIOTX standard. Any move to unwind that architecture would be material and would typically require transparent publication, discussion, and a recorded governance path.

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With no official IIP-56 on record, there is no immediate change for IOTX holders, supported wallets, exchanges, or bridges. Staking, on-chain governance, and cross-chain operations should continue under existing standards unless an authorized update is published.

At the time of this writing, IOTX traded near half a cent, and independent trackers show active coverage of its market profile. Based on data from Yahoo Finance, “Find the live IoTeX USD (IOTX-USD) price, history, news and other vital information to help with your cryptocurrency trading and investing,” the platform states.

How to verify IoTeX governance updates and proposalsHow to verify IIP-56 status across official IoTeX channelsVerification typically starts with the official IIP index, where new proposals are cataloged with identifiers, authors, and status. The governance forum is used for discussion, and the public code repository records specification changes. Consistency across these channels is a key indicator of authenticity.

Steps to monitor changes affecting CIOTX, wallets, and bridgesMonitoring includes reviewing wallet release notes, bridge operator announcements, and exchange support notices for CIOTX or IOTX mapping changes. Contract addresses and chain IDs should be validated before transacting. On-chain records can corroborate whether token standards or bridge routes have been altered.

FAQ about IIP-56What is CIOTX and how does it relate to IOTX and cross-chain liquidity?CIOTX is a cross-chain representation that standardizes IOTX liquidity across multiple networks, simplifying bridging and routing.

Where can I verify IoTeX governance proposals and updates (forums, GitHub, official docs)?Check the official documentation site, the public governance forum, and the project’s GitHub repositories for proposal listings and status updates.

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Bitcoin investors could finally be taking a break from selling, relieving some downward pressure on Bitcoin — though months of consolidation will likely lie ahead, says analyst Willy Woo.

“This bearish sell-down by investors seems to have exhausted,” said Woo on X on Friday. This gives the price “a reprieve to consolidate sideways for maybe a month,” or even a rebound to the mid $70,000 level, “which would likely be rejected,” he said. 

Bitcoin (BTC) prices have been range-bound between $60,000 and $70,000 for the past three weeks, and fell below $67,000 briefly in late trading on Thursday.

Woo said his “educated guess” is that the fourth quarter would be “good timing for the end of the bearish trend” and Q1 or Q2 2027 may see bullish momentum return.

In the meantime, the broader market is “heavily bearish” with both spot and futures liquidity deteriorating. “I’ve never seen BTC rally when both sources of liquidity are bearish,” he added.

Bitcoin Flow Model suggests selling pressure has eased. Source: Willy WooAnalysts tip more Bitcoin pain before gain Things could get much worse if global macroeconomic conditions deteriorate, said the analyst.

Bitcoin has only ever existed in a “secular global macro bull market” from 2009 to 2026, he said, cautioning that if “global macro breaks down,” then $30,000 is the fallback level of support, $16,000 is the final line to maintain a long-term bull trend.

Bitwise chief investment officer Matt Hougan echoed the sentiment in an X post on Thursday, commenting on various recent conspiracies regarding market action.

The real reason Bitcoin is down is that “a bunch of people who were long Bitcoin sold their Bitcoin exposure,” he said. 

They sold because of the four-year cycle, because of quantum fears, and because they wanted to invest in AI start-ups, and for other reasons, he continued, adding that the selling pressure is almost over. 

“They are mostly done selling, and we are in the process of bottoming. We will set new all-time highs in the future. This is a classic crypto winter, and there will be a classic crypto spring.”Months of sideways consolidation ahead Research lead at Bitrue, Andri Fauzan Adziima, told Cointelegraph that Bitcoin’s historic weekly RSI (relative strength index) oversold reading “strongly confirms that aggressive selling pressure has peaked or is fading, a classic exhaustion signal behind the recent bounce from its lows.” 

This also supports the outlook for prolonged consolidation, he said. “Expect more sideways chop, repeated tests of $62,000 to $65,000 support, and range-bound action in the $60,000 to $70,000 zone for weeks to months, unless sustained ETF inflows or a macro risk-on shift provide the catalyst to break higher.”

Meanwhile, Jeff Ko, chief analyst at the CoinEx exchange, told Cointelegraph that while recent improvements in spot ETF inflows suggest the aggressive selling pressure is easing, “a sudden V-shaped recovery is unlikely after a steep 50% drawdown.” 

“We are likely looking at a prolonged consolidation phase within a wide structural range, as the market takes 3 to 6 months to repair sentiment, reminiscent of the sideways action we saw post-LUNA,” Magazine: Bitdeer sells all Bitcoin, Metaplanet rejects misconduct claims: Asia Express

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The proposal redirects stablecoin arbitrage from institutional market makers to large token holders and links voting rights to capital commitment. Feb 27, 2026, 4:43 a.m.

World Liberty Financial is moving to lock up governance power, requiring token holders to stake their WLFI for six months before they can vote on the protocol’s future.

A new proposal would require holders of unlocked WLFI tokens to stake for at least 180 days to vote, while creating “Node” and “Super Node” tiers that grant large stakers access to subsidized 1:1 conversions into its USD1 stablecoin and direct partnership discussions with the team.

Under the framework, holders who stake at least 10 million WLFI, roughly $1 Million at current prices, would qualify as “Nodes,” gaining access to over-the-counter stablecoin conversion channels facilitated by licensed market makers. World Liberty Financial said it would subsidize those market makers to maintain parity, effectively passing arbitrage opportunities that previously generated 10 to 15 basis points per cycle to qualifying stakers.

Participants who stake 50 million WLFI, about $5 Million, would qualify as “Super Nodes,” receiving guaranteed access to the team for partnership discussions and potential eligibility for additional economic incentives, subject to commercial agreements.

Stakers would earn an estimated 2% annual reward in WLFI, funded by the project’s treasury and contingent on participating in governance votes. The proposal comes as USD1’s circulating supply has grown to roughly $4.7 Billion, making it one of the largest stablecoins in the market.

A date for voting has not yet been determined.

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Analysis: Block’s retreat to 2019 scale could be a hint of deeper shifts in payments economics

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While Jack Dorsey cites AI-enabled productivity gains as the reason for Block's cuts, the deeper shift is in payments plumbing: stablecoin settlement threatens to compress the fee stack that fintech acquirers have relied on for years.

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Block is slashing its workforce to about 6,000 employees, down nearly 40% from 2023 levels and close to its pre-pandemic size, as investors reward a sharp cost reset.While Jack Dorsey cites AI-enabled efficiency for the cuts, the deeper challenge is that stablecoin-based payment rails threaten to compress the card fees that long powered Block’s growth.As AI “agentic shopping” and regulatory advances make stablecoins more viable for everyday payments, Block faces structural margin pressure even as its stock remains about 80% below its pandemic-era peak.

In an X post, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin introduced what he described as a “quantum roadmap”, a sweeping plan to upgrade the cryptographic foundations of Ethereum before quantum computers become a real-world threat.

While large-scale quantum machines remain theoretical, rapid advances in research have unsettled both crypto engineers and Wall Street investors. Buterin has repeatedly warned that Ethereum’s security model could be vulnerable sooner than many expect, even suggesting last year that meaningful risk could emerge before 2028.

Unlike the divided response within the Bitcoin community, Ethereum developers are signaling a proactive stance.

Here’s the Four Key Sides of VulnerabilityLet’s talk about Buterin’s roadmap, which identifies four primary quantum-sensitive components: consensus-layer BLS signatures, KZG-based data availability, externally owned account (EOA) signatures built on ECDSA, and certain zero-knowledge proof systems.

ECDSA, the cryptographic backbone of Ethereum accounts today, is particularly exposed. To begin migrating away from it, Buterin is pushing native account abstraction, allowing accounts to adopt alternative, quantum-resistant signature schemes.

One proposal central to that shift is “frame transactions,” a new transaction type offering more robust account abstraction. Ethereum Foundation developer Felix Lange has argued the feature is critical to creating an “off-ramp from ECDSA.” Buterin has voiced support for including frame transactions in the upcoming Hegota upgrade, expected in the latter half of 2026.

If adopted, frame transactions would give users first-class accounts capable of supporting any signature algorithm, including hash-based or lattice-based systems resistant to quantum attacks.

Something deeper is brewing inside…Beyond signatures, Buterin’s roadmap outlines deeper architectural changes, including recursive STARKs and protocol-layer proof aggregation.

Having said that, STARK-based systems would eventually replace quantum-vulnerable cryptographic primitives used in data availability and proof verification. 

However, these systems are computationally heavy today. 

As Buterin argues, recursive aggregation, compressing multiple verifications into a single proof, is essential to keeping costs manageable. Transitioning away from KZG commitments and BLS signatures will require significant engineering effort, but Buterin describes the challenge as “manageable.”

Are We in the Post-Quantum Era?The Ethereum Foundation recently formalized its quantum push, establishing a dedicated post-quantum research team after years of quiet R&D. The organization is launching bi-weekly quantum security calls and offering a $1 million prize to accelerate quantum-resistant cryptography.

Still, in Ethereum’s decentralized ecosystem, no roadmap is final. As researcher Justin Drake noted in a recently released “strawman roadmap,” an official path requires broad consensus.

But with quantum risk moving from theory toward inevitability, Ethereum appears determined to get ahead of the curve.

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On-chain data shows spot demand for Bitcoin is returning as the Apparent Demand metric has started to grow for the first time since late November.

Bitcoin Apparent Demand Has Seen Its 30-Day Sum Turn Green In a new post on X, CryptoQuant head of research Julio Moreno has discussed the latest trend in the Apparent Demand of Bitcoin. This on-chain indicator provides an estimate for the spot demand for the cryptocurrency that’s present on the network right now. It does so by comparing two metrics: the mining issuance and change in the 1-year inactive supply.

The mining issuance is the amount of the asset that miners are ‘minting’ on the blockchain every day through their mining activities. It can be considered as a measure of the asset’s total production. In contrast, the 1-year inactive supply, corresponding to coins dormant since more than one year ago, represents the cryptocurrency’s inventory.

When the value of the Apparent Demand is positive, it means the decrease in the inventory exceeds the production. Such a trend suggests demand for BTC is going up. On the other hand, the indicator being negative implies coins are being stashed away in inventory, potentially because of a lack of fresh activity.

Now, here is the chart shared by Moreno that shows the trend in the 30-day sum of the Bitcoin Apparent Demand over the last few months:

The value of the metric seems to have turned positive in recent days | Source: @jjcmoreno on X As displayed in the above graph, the Bitcoin Apparent Demand saw its 30-day sum plummet deep into the red zone during December, implying demand for the cryptocurrency was muted. The metric persisted at these lows during the first half of January, but things started to reverse in the month’s second half.

The Apparent Demand remained at slight negative levels for much of February, but recently, a reversal into the positive territory has finally taken place. “Bitcoin spot demand is growing for the first time since late November,” noted the analyst. For now, the metric’s green level is still relatively small, so it only remains to be seen whether it will go up further in the near future.

In related news, the Coinbase Premium Index has also flipped green for Bitcoin recently, as CryptoQuant founder Ki Young Ju has pointed out in an X post.

The trend in the BTC Coinbase Premium Index over the last couple of weeks | Source: @ki_young_ju on X The Coinbase Premium Index tracks the percentage difference between the BTC price on Coinbase (USD pair) and that on Binance (USDT pair). In other words, it reflects how Coinbase’s US-centric traffic differs in behavior from Binance’s global userbase.

From the chart, it’s visible that the metric shot up into the positive territory alongside the latest price surge, a potential sign that accumulation from American institutions backed the rally.

BTC Price At the time of writing, Bitcoin is floating around $68,000, up 4% in the last 24 hours.

Looks like the price of the coin saw a fast rebound from its recent drop | Source: BTCUSDT on TradingView Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView.com

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Price rebounded to $70,000 fueled by ETF inflows, yet the derivatives market continues to flash signals of caution. The premium on “put” options remains at 14%, reflecting that professional traders are prioritizing downside protection. External factors, such as the Nvidia pullback and geopolitical tensions, are weighing on investor confidence. Despite the pioneering cryptocurrency recently regaining ground, the Bitcoin derivatives and risk aversion market took center stage this Thursday. The leading asset managed to touch $70,000 again after recovering from local lows; however, futures and options traders remain reluctant to resume aggressive bullish positions.

Capital inflows into U.S. Bitcoin ETFs totaled $764 million within 48 hours, serving as the vital support that stabilized market sentiment. Nevertheless, this institutional momentum was not enough to restore confidence in leveraged markets, where activity remains in a downward trend.

Currently, the annualized futures premium stands at a meager 2%, a figure well below the neutral 5% threshold. This lack of momentum suggests that, for whales, the path toward $75,000 is fraught with obstacles that are hindering a sustained short-term rally.

Uncertainty Factors and Macroeconomic Impact The current distrust stems not only from internal crypto sector factors but also from a growing correlation with traditional markets and global tensions. The slump in Nvidia shares, despite reporting solid earnings, is a clear signal that investors are opting for a defensive stance across all sectors.

On the other hand, theories regarding price weakness due to past liquidations and concerns linked to quantum computing are gaining traction. Regarding the latter, developers are working on proposals such as BIP-360 to strengthen the network’s cryptography against future technological threats.

In summary, the options market shows a 14% premium on sell instruments (puts) compared to buy instruments (calls), confirming that fear continues to dominate the professional narrative. As long as macroeconomic uncertainty persists, Bitcoin will face the challenge of turning its current support into a solid foundation to reclaim historic resistance levels.

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Solana Payments provides a real-time payment simulator and developer docsSolana has launched Solana Payments, introducing a real-time payment simulator and developer documentation. The simulator models end-to-end flows so teams can validate checkout, confirmation, and settlement behavior before going live.

The documentation consolidates reference implementations and protocol guidance to shorten integration timelines. It is aimed at production-grade deployments using stablecoins for commerce, remittances, and payouts.

Why it matters: sub-cent fees and sub-second stablecoin settlementAccording to Solana’s developer documentation, payments on the network commonly clear with median fees near $0.001 and confirm in roughly 400 milliseconds, enabling card-like speed without intermediaries (solana.com/docs/payments).

These characteristics can reduce reconciliation delays and shrink operational float for payment processors and merchants. In that context, Jose Fernandez da Ponte, SVP, Blockchain/Crypto at PayPal, said: “Making PYUSD available on the Solana blockchain furthers our goal of enabling a digital currency with a stable value designed for commerce and payments.”

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The launch formalizes integration paths that include the simulator for rapid testing and Solana Pay protocol flows for production checkout experiences. Teams can support QR and deep links across major Solana wallets while preserving direct, non-custodial settlement.

Stablecoin options relevant to commerce include USDC from Circle and PYUSD from PayPal, both issued on Solana. According to Fireblocks, enterprises are adopting stablecoin rails to streamline remittances and payouts while lowering per-transaction costs (fireblocks.com/customers/solana/).

Wallet UX remains a material variable for conversion and support overhead. Compliance expectations, such as KYC controls and clear reconciliation records, remain front of mind for institutions evaluating on-chain payment rails.

Operational and compliance considerations for deploymentsRefunds, invoices, disbursements, and on-chain revenue splitsProduction rollouts typically mirror existing payment operations. Teams implement off-chain invoice IDs mapped to on-chain payment references, plus refund logic that issues stablecoin credits to the payer’s verified wallet.

Disbursements can be automated to vendors and contractors after confirmation windows, with configurable holdbacks. On-chain revenue splits allow deterministic allocation (e.g., marketplace vs. seller) at settlement, reducing treasury ops complexity.

Wallet UX differences, warnings, and developer mitigationsAs reported by Reddit community threads, some Solana Pay QR flows trigger red-warning prompts in Phantom, while Solflare often surfaces clearer transaction details (reddit.com/r/solana/). Developers mitigate by standardizing deep links, showing line-item previews, and enabling test-mode confirmations.

At the time of this writing, Solana (SOL) traded around $86.92 with volatility near 14.09% and an RSI around 45, providing neutral market context for payment teams.

FAQ about Solana PaymentsHow do I integrate Solana Payments or Solana Pay into my app, and which wallets are supported?Use the real-time simulator and Solana Pay SDKs, then test QR and deep links. Major Solana wallets, including Phantom and Solflare, are commonly supported.

Which stablecoins (USDC, PYUSD) can I use on Solana for payments, and what are typical fees and settlement times?USDC and PYUSD on Solana are used for commerce. Fees often approximate $0.001 and settlement is typically sub-second (~400 ms), per the developer documentation.

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Bitcoin is currently testing the $69,000 level as resistance after rebounding from the $64,000 zone, attempting to recover from its recent corrective phase. While the short-term momentum appears constructive, broader market conditions suggest that conviction remains limited. The move higher is unfolding in an environment characterized by reduced participation and compressed liquidity.

According to top analyst Darkfost, February is on track to close as the month with the lowest Bitcoin spot trading volumes since the beginning of 2024. This contraction in activity coincides with BTC revisiting price levels last observed last year, reinforcing the perception of a market stuck in a defensive posture rather than entering a renewed expansion phase.

Despite the slowdown, Binance continues to dominate spot trading with nearly $75 billion in monthly volume, significantly ahead of Gate.io at $25 billion and Bybit at $20 billion. However, overall liquidity across the crypto market remains constrained, particularly following the October 10 shock that saw open interest decline by more than 70,000 BTC — roughly $8 billion in notional value.

Spot Volume Contraction Signals Market Caution The ongoing decline in spot trading activity provides a useful lens for understanding current Bitcoin market dynamics. Darkfost notes that participation across major exchanges has fallen markedly since the October peak, with aggregate spot volumes roughly halved. Binance’s monthly volume has dropped from about $198 billion to $75 billion, Gate.io from $53 billion to $25 billion, and Bybit from $41 billion to roughly $20 billion. The fact that this pattern spans multiple leading venues suggests a systemic shift rather than exchange-specific behavior.

Bitcoin Spot Trading Volume | Source: CryptoQuant From a market-structure perspective, shrinking spot volumes typically indicate reduced conviction. When liquidity thins, price moves can become less reliable because they are driven by smaller capital flows. This environment often coincides with consolidation phases, where both buyers and sellers adopt a wait-and-see approach rather than aggressively positioning.

Importantly, weaker spot participation can delay trend formation. Sustained bullish recoveries historically require expanding spot demand, as derivatives-driven rallies alone tend to lack durability. Conversely, declining spot flows may also reflect capital rotation toward other asset classes amid macro uncertainty.

The key variable will be whether spot participation stabilizes or begins to recover. A meaningful rebound in volumes would signal renewed confidence, whereas continued contraction would reinforce the current defensive market posture.

Bitcoin Consolidates Below Key Moving Averages Bitcoin’s daily chart shows a market attempting to stabilize after a decisive breakdown from the $90,000–$95,000 consolidation zone. The sharp selloff into the low $60,000s was accompanied by a notable spike in volume, suggesting forced liquidation and aggressive distribution rather than orderly rotation. Since then, price has rebounded toward the $68,000–$69,000 area, which now acts as near-term resistance.

Bitcoin testing critical price levels | Source: BTCUSDT chart on TradingView Technically, BTC remains below the 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages, all of which are trending downward. This alignment confirms a bearish momentum structure. The 50-day average has crossed below the 100-day, reinforcing short-term weakness, while the 200-day sits significantly above the current price, signaling that longer-term trend recovery is not yet underway.

The recent sideways movement near $68,000 appears corrective within a broader downtrend. Higher lows have not yet been established on a structural basis, and upside attempts lack expanding volume support.

For a meaningful shift in sentiment, Bitcoin would need to reclaim the $72,000–$75,000 zone and close above declining moving averages. Until that occurs, rallies are likely to face selling pressure, with downside risk remaining toward the $60,000 support cluster if momentum weakens again.

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XRP price failed to surpass $1.50 and started downside correction. The price is now holding the $1.380 support and might aim for another increase.

XRP price started a downside correction and declined below $1.450. The price is now trading above $1.40 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a new bearish trend line forming with resistance at $1.410 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could start another increase if it stays above $1.380. XRP Price Rally Cools XRP price failed to stay above $1.480 and started a downside correction, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price dipped below the $1.460 and $1.450 levels to enter a negative zone.

The price even dipped below the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $1.3125 swing low to the $1.4936 high. Besides, there is a new bearish trend line forming with resistance at $1.410 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair.

The bulls are now active above the $1.380 zone. The price is now trading above $1.40 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. If there is a fresh upward move, the price might face resistance near the $1.410 level and the trend line. The first major resistance is near the $1.420 level, above which the price could rise and test $1.450.

Source: XRPUSD on TradingView.com A clear move above the $1.450 resistance might send the price toward the $1.50 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $1.520 resistance. The next major hurdle for the bulls might be near $1.550.

Downside Continuation? If XRP fails to clear the $1.410 resistance zone, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $1.40 level. The next major support is near the $1.3820 level or the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $1.3125 swing low to the $1.4936 high.

If there is a downside break and a close below the $1.3820 level, the price might continue to decline toward $1.3430. The next major support sits near the $1.3250 zone, below which the price could continue lower toward $1.3120.

Technical Indicators

Hourly MACD – The MACD for XRP/USD is now losing pace in the bearish zone.

Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for XRP/USD is now below the 50 level.

Major Support Levels – $1.40 and $1.3820.

Major Resistance Levels – $1.410 and $1.450.

Bitcoin is on the verge of surpassing 20,000 wallets with at least 100 Bitcoin, an indicator that could signal healthy market dynamics, according to crypto analytics platform Santiment.

As of Thursday, there were 19,993 unique wallets holding 100 BTC or more, worth roughly $6.71 million per wallet at the time of publication, Santiment said in an X post on Thursday. Santiment anticipates that the milestone could be reached by Friday.

“If the number of 100+ BTC wallets is growing, that suggests distribution across more large holders rather than a small group controlling everything,” Santiment said. It is an important signal for Bitcoiners, as it reduces the perceived risk that a small number of whales can significantly swing prices.

Santiment points to “less extreme consolidation”“In that sense, it points to less extreme consolidation at the very top,” Santiment said.

The trend also hints at rising confidence in a turnaround for Bitcoin (BTC), which is down around 47% from its October all-time high of $126,100 and is currently trading at $67,260, according to CoinMarketCap.

Bitcoin is down 24.59% over the past 30 days. Source: CoinMarketCapSantiment explained that an increase in the number of large wallet holders after a Bitcoin price drop can be a bullish signal. 

However, it noted that the overall percentage of supply held by this cohort hasn’t changed, suggesting that while new wallets are reaching 100 Bitcoins, some long-term holders are likely selling.

“This is why prices have stayed suppressed,” Santiment said.

Are Bitcoin OGs done “selling aggressively” for now?Fears that long-term Bitcoin holders are selling have been ramping up over the past three months and are widely seen as a key catalyst behind the recent pullback. 

Bitcoin analyst Will Clemente said on Jan. 14 that “it seems like Bitcoin OGs are done selling aggressively for now.”

As for near-term price action, MN Trading Capital founder Michael van de Poppe said in an X post on Thursday that Bitcoin must “find a higher low and we'll be continuing the trend upwards.” 

“So far, so good for Bitcoin,” van de Poppe said.

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Nasdaq formally requests to list the VanEck JitoSOL ETF under commodity-based trust rules. Staking rewards will be automatically capitalized into the value of the fund’s shares. The proposal leverages the success of Bitcoin and Ether ETFs as legal precedent for SEC approval. Nasdaq has just filed to list the first Solana liquid staking ETF in the United States, which is undoubtedly a milestone for the digital financial market. This investment product, created by VanEck, aims to provide direct exposure to JitoSOL, a token representing locked assets and their accumulated rewards.

Notably, this fund will not distribute yields separately; unlike other similar products, these are instead reflected in the net asset value. Consequently, investors will be able to benefit from the Solana network’s compounded growth without the technical complexity of managing their own validators.

To facilitate valuation, the trust will use a volume-weighted average price index, ensuring that every transaction is transparent. Furthermore, it allows for both cash and in-kind subscriptions, adapting to the needs of various institutional profiles.

Regulatory Impact and Evolution of the Staking Ecosystem The filing, submitted under Rule 5711(d), argues that JitoSOL is economically comparable to Solana’s native intangible currency, citing high data correlation. It also relies on previous approvals of Bitcoin and Ether ETFs to demonstrate compliance with anti-fraud and manipulation standards.

Currently, while funds with staking exposure exist, this would be the first instrument focused exclusively on a liquid staking token (LST). Meanwhile, 21Shares already offers similar products in Europe, putting pressure on U.S. regulators not to fall behind in financial innovation.

In summary, with a review period that could extend up to 90 days, the crypto community is closely watching this strategic move by VanEck. Ultimately, the convergence between traditional and decentralized finance appears to be accelerating, promising much more democratic and efficient access to blockchain ecosystem yields.

Breaking Signal·Market Impact: Medium

Decred jumped 17.93% to $33.63, topping the gainers chart as select altcoins advanced, according to CoinGecko data. Provenance Blockchain fell 6.01% to $0.0165, the day’s steepest decline among large caps in the movers basket.

Gainers Decred (DCR) rose 17.93% to $33.63. The hybrid proof-of-work/proof-of-stake network is known for on-chain governance via Politeia and a self-funded treasury that allocates development budgets. DCR also powers DCRDEX, a non-custodial exchange built by the project. Market cap stood at $584.67M, putting DCR mid-pack among legacy governance coins by size.

Stable (STABLE) gained 17.75% to $0.0384. No specific news has been tied to the move. With a market cap of $824.31M, STABLE sits ahead of PIPPIN by size and just behind MemeCore in today’s cohort. Liquidity concentration and pairings vary across venues, which can amplify short-term volatility for sub-dollar tokens.

pippin (PIPPIN) advanced 8.28% to $0.8090. The token’s market cap is $804.48M, placing it in the mid-cap bracket among today’s winners. Price strength arrived alongside steady action across peers in the same capitalization range. Liquidity depth and exchange coverage remain key variables for sustained follow-through.

MemeCore (M) climbed 7.91% to $1.44. Traders pointed to broader altcoin rotation. Its $2.50B market cap was the largest among today’s gainers, giving M greater index weight than smaller peers and potentially attracting systematic flows. MemeCore’s branding and community-driven positioning have historically produced outsized swings relative to fundamentals.

Mantle (MNT) added 3.02% to $0.6391. Mantle is an Ethereum Layer 2 with a modular design, drawing on separate data availability and execution components to scale throughput, and the MNT token underpins governance across the Mantle ecosystem. The network traces its origins to the BitDAO community and has focused on developer grants and infrastructure integrations. With a $2.08B market cap, Mantle remains one of the larger L2-linked assets by valuation.

Losers Provenance Blockchain (HASH) fell 6.01% to $0.0165. HASH secures a Cosmos SDK-based chain that targets tokenization, lending, and other financial services, with staking and fees denominated in the native asset. The network has been used for asset issuance and securitization use cases, aligning it with real-world finance rails. At a $908.38M market cap, HASH’s drawdown led declines among the day’s tracked names.

Pepe (PEPE) slipped 4.95% to $0.000004. PEPE is an Ethereum-based meme token with an ultra-high supply and a hyper-liquid spot and derivatives footprint across major venues. The coin’s performance often moves with risk appetite for meme assets, and today’s downswing left it lagging larger-cap gainers. Despite the pullback, its market cap stood at $1.62B.

Bonk (BONK) dropped 4.87% to $0.000006. BONK is a Solana-native meme coin that has been integrated across Solana apps for tipping, promotions, and liquidity programs. The token’s move tracked lower alongside other meme-centric names, undercutting recent momentum on Solana. Market cap registered at $537.08M after the decline.

NEAR Protocol (NEAR) declined 3.73% to $1.12. NEAR is a Layer 1 smart contract chain that employs sharding to scale and offers a developer-friendly runtime for Rust and WebAssembly-based applications. The asset underperformed today’s top gainers despite a $1.44B market cap that keeps it in the large-cap bracket. Price action reflected cooling interest after recent rallies across general-purpose chains.

Jupiter (JUP) eased 3.68% to $0.1556. Jupiter is a leading Solana-based DEX aggregator whose token governs protocol decisions and has been used to incentivize liquidity and routing. The pullback followed a stretch of elevated trading on Solana, leaving JUP softer while other majors were mixed. With a $544.14M market cap, JUP remains a core proxy for Solana spot volumes.

Market Outlook The day’s dispersion was wide: the top gainer rose 17.93% while the biggest loser shed 6.01%. MemeCore’s 7.91% rise and Mantle’s 3.02% advance contrasted with weakness in PEPE (-4.95%) and BONK (-4.87%), signaling uneven risk appetite between memecoins and larger infrastructure plays.

Into the week’s close, watch whether altcoin breadth improves and if liquidity rotates toward higher-cap names after Decred’s move and HASH’s drop. Key catalysts to monitor include Bitcoin’s range, Ethereum gas conditions affecting L2 activity, and upcoming U.S. macro prints that could sway risk sentiment.

SourcesCoinGecko

This article was written with AI assistance and reviewed by the The Currency analytics editorial team. Information presented is sourced from publicly available reports. The Currency analytics strives for accuracy but cannot guarantee completeness. This article does not constitute financial advice.

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Cryptocurrencies are tumbling across the board. If you're buying the dip, make sure you're looking in the right place.

If someone told you that the U.S. government would announce plans for a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and pass the Genius Act for a regulatory framework on stablecoins, you'd probably assume that cryptocurrencies would have a fantastic year.

But that's not how it played out. While there were some good moments, cryptocurrency prices tumbled since the summer. XRP (XRP 2.45%) and Dogecoin (DOGE 4.40%) have declined by 37% and 52% respectively, over the past 12 months. The market has seemingly shied away from speculative assets, which helps explain the slide. Remember, cryptocurrencies are notoriously volatile, both up and down.

That doesn't offer much of a silver lining amid these ongoing downturns. Perhaps the more important question is, which crypto has the better risk/reward right now?

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What exactly influences XRP and Dogecoin prices? The first thing to remember about cryptocurrencies is that they don't have any tangible underlying value. For instance, gold is a precious metal you can hold in your hand. Real estate is another physical asset. Stocks represent businesses that earn revenue and profits. Cryptocurrencies aren't worthless, but their prices primarily depend on token supply and investor demand.

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Developers set rules that determine how new tokens enter circulation. It turns out that both cryptocurrencies have issues managing their supply. Dogecoin issues 5 billion new tokens per year and has no supply cap. The XRP ledger burns a small amount of tokens with each transaction, but the circulating supply has still increased over time. As a result, rising supply weighs on the market prices of both XRP and Dogecoin.

Investors want to own cryptocurrencies for various reasons, and XRP and Dogecoin serve very different purposes. XRP is the native token of the XRP ledger, a blockchain for facilitating cross-border transactions. Meanwhile, Dogecoin is the first meme token and is widely known among crypto investors for its community.

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Why XRP has more upside and less downside than Dogecoin The primary reason is that the XRP ledger still has significant potential for real-world applications. Institutions have launched exchange-traded funds for both cryptocurrencies, but the XRP ledger still has enormous potential in payments and finance. The XRP ledger competes against SWIFT, the messaging network that banks use for virtually all cross-border payments.

The XRP ledger is cheaper and faster to use, and could start to see more opportunities now that Ripple Labs, which developed and launched XRP, has ended years-long litigation with U.S. regulators. Ripple Labs launched a stablecoin in late 2024 that could benefit from the Genius Act.

Dogecoin and other meme tokens must stay popular to support their prices. It's still relatively easy for anyone to create and launch meme tokens, which means Dogecoin has plenty of competition for investor money. This is all before factoring in its ever-growing supply.

Meme tokens can be fun, but XRP is the clear choice as a serious long-term investment.

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Filecoin [FIL] has surged 13% to $1.05, at press time, as trading volume exploded to $314.6 million in 24 hours. This expansion aligns with the 2026 ecosystem strategy that prioritizes paid on-chain deals and stronger network economics. 

The network has shifted its focus toward driving real demand rather than relying solely on capacity metrics. As a result, market capitalization has risen to about $769 million, accompanied by growing participation.

Buyers have stepped in aggressively after the recent breakdown phase. However, FIL still trades within a broader corrective environment. 

The alignment between strategic narrative and capital inflows now strengthens the recovery case. Price expansion backed by $314.6 million in volume signals conviction rather than a low-liquidity bounce.

Pennant breakdown sparks rebound After breaking down from a bearish pennant formation, Filecoin extended its decline toward the $0.87 support band. Sellers pushed the price below the lower channel boundary, confirming short-term weakness. 

However, bulls have reclaimed ground quickly and driven a rebound toward $1.05. This reaction suggests strong demand absorption near the highlighted support. 

The price now approaches the $1.10 resistance zone, which previously acted as structural support. If buyers sustain pressure above $1.05 and reclaim the resistance zone, upside continuation toward $1.6 becomes plausible. 

Still, failure to hold above $1 could invite renewed selling pressure. The rebound currently challenges the bearish continuation thesis that followed the pennant breakdown.

Source: TradingView

At the time of writing, MACD readings reflected early bullish convergence as downside pressure eases on the daily timeframe.

The MACD line has crossed upward toward -0.044, while the histogram has turned positive near 0.022. These shifts suggest improving internal strength despite the broader downtrend. 

Although the signal line remains below equilibrium at -0.066, buyers are gradually regaining control. This transition does not yet confirm a full reversal, but it underscores that selling intensity has weakened significantly since the pennant breakdown.

Filecoin spot buyers reclaim control The 90-day Spot Taker CVD has flipped into Taker Buy dominance as of writing, confirming sustained aggressive buying activity. 

This shift reflects cumulative buy-side volume exceeding sell pressure over an extended horizon. Such positioning suggests conviction rather than short-term speculation. 

Additionally, trading volume has expanded by over 200% in 24 hours, reinforcing participation strength. 

Buyers now actively lift offers instead of waiting passively. This development strengthens the rebound narrative. 

However, sustained dominance must continue for the price to challenge higher resistance clusters. If aggressive spot flows persist, FIL could build a stronger structural base above $1.00.

Source: CryptoQuant

Liquidity clusters frame the next move The Binance liquidation heatmap shows dense leverage clusters above $1.10 and around $0.95. Notably, around 322.69K in liquidation leverage appears near the $0.98–$1.00 zone. 

Overhead liquidity around $1.10–$1.14 creates a magnet for price expansion if buyers maintain pressure. At the same time, sub-$0.95 liquidity forms a downside trigger if support fails. 

This structure sets up a potential squeeze dynamic. Should price break above $1.10, short liquidations could accelerate upside movement. 

Conversely, rejection near resistance may expose $0.95 quickly. Liquidity positioning now defines the immediate battlefield between bulls and bears.

Source: CoinGlass

Can Filecoin extend recovery? Filecoin currently challenges its breakdown narrative as strategic demand focus aligns with aggressive buying and improving technical structure. 

Price has rebounded strongly from support, and indicators show weakening downside pressure. Liquidity clusters now frame the next directional move. 

If buyers clear $1.10 decisively, upside continuation toward higher resistance would likely follow. For now, the rebound carries credibility, and the structure increasingly favors recovery over renewed breakdown for as long as the price doesn’t fall below $1.

Final Summary Filecoin challenged its bearish narrative as buyers defended key support and pressed toward overhead liquidity. Sustained strength above $1.00 would increasingly favor upside continuation over renewed breakdown pressure ahead.

Crypto trader Michaël van de Poppe says he believes Bitcoin (BTC) is offering a “lifetime opportunity” for investors willing to accumulate during the current downturn.

Van de Poppe says regardless of why it’s fallen, Bitcoin is now unmistakably undervalued.

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“Whether it’s Jane Street constantly manipulating the markets. Whether it’s the gamma play on options that has been pushing down the prices on Bitcoin. Whether it’s a correlation with the software companies. It doesn’t matter.

The current valuation of Bitcoin is extremely low. There have been only <5% of the days when #Bitcoin has been cheaper than today.

The last few times this happened:

– January 2019: $BTC at $3K
– March 2020: COVID crash to $3.5K
– December 2022: The FTX low at $15K”

Van de Poppe says that nearly every conversation he has about the global banking and financial system ultimately points to the importance of Bitcoin.

“Every time I talk with someone about the current state of the banking system, financial system or money. It comes down to Bitcoin. Literally just Bitcoin.

Yes, price has fallen substantially, but that doesn’t mean that it will continue to fall.

Highly likely it’s just presenting a lifetime opportunity to accumulate it at cheap levels.”

He points to on-chain and technical data, noting that one metric shows Bitcoin is the most oversold it has been since 2018, a period that marked the depths of the last major bear market before a multi-year recovery.

He adds that when markets eventually begin to rebound, many participants dismiss early moves as “fake rallies” until the trend firmly reverses.

Despite the volatility, the trader says Bitcoin is stuck in a consolidation range, calling the current environment a “waiting game” ahead of a volatility expansion.

“It’s stuck in a range and simply consolidating… Nonetheless, this means that we’re still in an area where I’d fancy buying the asset.”

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Ethereum price started a major rally above the $2,020 resistance. ETH is now consolidating gains and might aim for another increase above $2,050.

Ethereum started a fresh upward move above the $1,980 zone. The price is trading above $2,000 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a new bearish trend line forming with resistance at $2,040 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could start a fresh decline if it stays below the $2,080 zone. Ethereum Price Dips To Support Ethereum price managed to form a base and traded above the $1,950 resistance, like Bitcoin. ETH price rallied above the $2,020 and $2,050 resistance levels.

The bulls even pumped the price above $2,120. A high was formed at $2,158 before there was a downside correction. The price dipped below $2,000 and tested the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $1,792 swing low to the $2,158 high before the bulls appeared.

Ethereum price is now trading above $2,020 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. If the bulls remain in action above $1,975, the price could attempt another increase. Immediate resistance is seen near the $2,040 level and the trend line.

Source: ETHUSD on TradingView.com The first key resistance is near the $2,080 level. The next major resistance is near the $2,120 level. A clear move above the $2,120 resistance might send the price toward the $2,155 resistance. An upside break above the $2,155 region might call for more gains in the coming days. In the stated case, Ether could rise toward the $2,220 resistance zone or even $2,250 in the near term.

Downside Continuation In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $2,040 resistance, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $2,000 level. The first major support sits near the $1,975 zone.

A clear move below the $1,975 support might push the price toward the $1,935 support or the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $1,792 swing low to the $2,158 high. Any more losses might send the price toward the $1,900 region. The main support could be $1,880.

Technical Indicators

Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is gaining momentum in the bullish zone.

Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now above the 50 zone.

Major Support Level – $1,975

Major Resistance Level – $2,080

Progress is going to start being made against one of the coin's major risks.

Investors love to talk about Bitcoin (BTC 2.11%) as if it were carved in stone. But, the truth is that its protocol is actually capable of being altered, even dramatically so, under certain narrow circumstances. The circumstances warranting those dramatic changes are now coming about.

The protocol will get at least one major patch over the next few years, and there's a fresh sign that supports the idea of buying Bitcoin with the intention of holding it forever.

Here's what's going on and why it's bullish for this coin's long-term viability.

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This threat is distant, but it's real Most of the time, the biggest risks to your Bitcoin holdings are fairly boring, like storing your coins somewhere that you then forget how to access. But there's one big theoretical risk that sounds like it's from science fiction that you can't overlook: quantum computing.

The quantum computing risk is different because it targets the cryptography that proves you are allowed to spend your coins. In plain English, a sufficiently capable quantum computer could run algorithms that make today's widely used cryptography schemes much easier to break than they are now. Breaking the encryption would give an attacker the ability to steal anyone's coins right from their wallet.

If that happened, it'd send Bitcoin's price toward zero, more or less instantly.

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No such computer exists today, nor is one likely to exist within the next five years. Still, if you're buying Bitcoin with a multi-decade mindset, as I am, you'd want to see evidence that the ecosystem takes the threat seriously, preferably well before it becomes urgent.

We now have a piece of that evidence.

Preparations are slowly starting In February 2026, a new Bitcoin Improvement Proposal (BIP), BIP-360, was formally introduced to the developer community's active discussion list of issues. The idea is now on a structured track for review, iteration, and perhaps eventually implementation. And that's a big bullish sign.

So what is BIP-360 trying to do? In short, it'll replace an element of the blockchain's functionality that's known to be quantum-vulnerable with another element that isn't. There is a chance it will slightly alter Bitcoin's transaction fees, but that depends heavily on the proposal's final implementation.

More importantly, BIP-360 is groundwork.

It doesn't make Bitcoin fully quantum-resistant on its own, but it shows that there are credible technical pathways to mitigating the risk, which are being specified early enough to be debated, tested, and eventually bundled into a broader migration plan. The people doing the engineering work are moving in the right direction, which is exactly the kind of signal long-term holders should look for, and it's also exactly what the Bitcoin developer teams have been doing for years without incident.

The odds of buying the asset today and holding it indefinitely without any security issues stemming from quantum computing just increased substantially.

This is just the start of the upgrades that'll be needed. But it's a start.

Polkadot’s DOT token jumped by 27% over the past week as the network’s first halving event draws near.

The halving event, scheduled for March 14, is expected to cut the native token’s supply by 50%. This fuels a scarcity narrative among investors and boosts bullish sentiment.

DOT annual issuance to be reduced from 120 million to 55 million tokens Last year, the Polkadot community passed a vote altering DOT’s token economics. It introduced a hard cap of 2.1 billion tokens and added a gradual decrease in new token issuance. This causes new DOT creation to slow down over time.

The first major issuance cut takes place on March 14 on Pi Day.

It will lower issuance from around 120 million to about 55 million DOT tokens.

Polkadot’s issuance will be reduced every two years.

This reduction will be slow and will approach the total supply limit of 2.1 billion DOT.

The protocol is undergoing other changes, including the introduction of a Dynamic Allocation Pool (DAP) and comprehensive updates to staking and validator economics.

Treasury burns will stop once Phase 1 of the DAP is activated. Burned tokens and validator slashes will be redirected into the DAP and managed by governance.

Validators will be required to maintain a minimum self-stake of 10,000 DOT and a minimum commission of 10%. Additionally, a new StakingOperator proxy type will allow institutional stakers to separate stake custody from validator control.

For nominators, once most validators meet the minimum self-stake requirement, their stake will no longer be subject to slashing. The unbonding time will be reduced from 28 days to around 48 hours.

The changes will enhance Polkadot’s security and boost liquidity. The new updates will take effect on March 12.

Polkadot breaks out to $1.75 before entering a consolidation phase At the time of writing, Polkadot (DOT) is currently trading at $1.62 based on data from CoinGecko.

DOT gained over 25.7% over the past seven days. The rally began after DOT traded in a weak range between $1.25 and $1.35. This showed low momentum and a gradual decline.

Polkadot (DOT) price chart. Source: CoinGecko. But DOT experienced a sharp breakout. The token rose fast from around $1.30 to above $1.70, marking the strongest mover of the week. The price briefly peaked near $1.75, its highest level during the past seven days, before facing resistance.

After the spike, DOT entered a correction phase, pulling back to around $1.50–$1.55 as traders cashed out profits. The token has since stabilized and climbed back to the $1.60–$1.62 range.

Despite the strong weekly gains, DOT is down by 2.5% over the past 24 hours due to short-term consolidation.

Polkadot supporters are expecting the U.S. SEC to approve proposed DOT exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

21Shares filed with the SEC for a spot Polkadot ETF early last year. The Cboe BZX Exchange later submitted a 19b-4 filing on 21Shares’ behalf to request approval to list and trade the fund.

The Polkadot ETF was listed on the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) eligibility list in late 2025.

In August 2025, Grayscale submitted registration forms to the SEC for an ETF based on Polkadot’s DOT. Nasdaq submitted a 19b-4 filing on Grayscale’s behalf to list the proposed Polkadot ETF.

The SEC is reviewing both ETF proposals from 21Shares and Grayscale, but has not approved them yet.

Celestia has surged more than 12% to trade around $0.34 as traders responded to tightening spot supply and rising demand ahead of the Hibiscus V7 mainnet upgrade.

Price expansion has unfolded alongside improving participation rather than impulsive speculation, which kept the rally structurally grounded. 

Buying activity intensified while distribution pressure remained contained, allowing Celestia [TIA] to stabilize after prolonged weakness. 

The market has begun pricing in expectations around the mid-March upgrade, which introduces interoperability and validator-level changes. 

However, this advance has not yet resolved Celestia’s broader consolidation phase. Instead, price action reflects early positioning rather than full trend commitment. 

As a result, the rally appears reactive to improving conditions rather than euphoric. The key issue now centers on whether these supportive dynamics can persist long enough to force a decisive structural shift.

Can TIA reclaim its range ceiling? TIA continues trading within a clearly defined range while pressing against the $0.3688 resistance level. Price has repeatedly respected the $0.2891 support zone, which continues to anchor downside risk. 

Each rebound from this base has occurred with improving structure, suggesting sellers have lost urgency. However, upside progress has stalled near the upper boundary, keeping the range intact. 

The recent push toward resistance reflects strengthening participation rather than a breakout attempt driven by thin liquidity. 

A sustained hold above $0.3688 would expose the broader $0.4500 level, which previously acted as a major distribution zone. 

Until that reclaim occurs, consolidation remains the dominant state. Therefore, the market continues balancing accumulation tendencies against unresolved overhead supply.

The Relative Strength Index has climbed toward the upper band, reaching approximately 59 on the 4-hour timeframe at the time of writing. This positioning reflects strengthening bullish pressure without signaling exhaustion. 

RSI has remained above its midline during recent pullbacks, which indicates that buyers have maintained control through retracements. Unlike prior rallies that faded quickly, this advance has preserved indicator stability. 

However, RSI has not entered extreme territory, which suggests that TIA’s expansion potential remains conditional, not guaranteed.

Source: TradingView

TIA’s immediate sell pressure reduced Celestia’s Spot Netflow remained negative at approximately -$254.50K at press time, signaling continued exchange outflows during the rally. 

This figure indicates that tokens are leaving centralized venues rather than preparing for distribution. 

Reduced exchange balances often limit immediate sell pressure, which helps price sustain gains during demand increases. 

Unlike rallies driven by heavy inflows, this structure reflects holder confidence rather than speculative rotation. 

Outflows have remained consistent instead of spiking abruptly, which reinforces stability. As long as this trend persists, downside pressure should remain constrained. 

However, any reversal toward positive netflow would quickly challenge this narrative. For now, exchange dynamics continue supporting price resilience rather than undermining the recovery attempt.

Aggressive buyers take control of spot flow The 90-day Spot Taker CVD has flipped decisively into buyer dominance, confirming aggressive market participation. This shift shows buyers actively lifting offers instead of waiting passively at lower levels. 

Such behavior often accompanies early trend transitions rather than late-stage moves. Taker buy pressure has expanded alongside price, reinforcing the credibility of the rally. 

Importantly, this dominance has persisted instead of fading after the initial surge. Therefore, demand appears committed rather than opportunistic. 

When combined with negative spot netflow, this dynamic suggests tightening supply meets rising urgency. 

As long as taker behavior remains skewed toward buying, price should retain upward pressure within the existing structure.

To sum up, Celestia’s rally reflects improving demand, reduced sell pressure, and growing anticipation around the Hibiscus V7 upgrade. 

However, price still operates within a defined range. A sustained reclaim of $0.3688 would likely shift structure decisively bullish. Failure to hold pressure could extend consolidation.

Final Summary Upgrade anticipation and tightening exchange supply create conditions that could support sustained structural expansion. However, only a firm reclaim of upper resistance would validate emerging bullish conviction.

Leading cryptocurrencies cooled down on Thursday amid uncertainty over potential market bottoms. Cryptocurrency 24-Hour Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 8:25 p.m.

The Ethereum Foundation is taking a decisive step to strengthen decentralized finance (DeFi) on ETH and launching a new initiative. This move signals a renewed strategic focus on scaling DeFi adoption, improving protocol security, and fostering sustainable growth across lending, trading, and on-chain financial services.

Why Boosting Developer Support And Ecosystem Funding In a key development, the Ethereum Foundation is launching a renewed and more ambitious protocol to strengthen DeFi within the ETH ecosystem. Ethereum Daily has revealed on X that the initiative is being framed as a Defipunk approach, which is centered on building financial infrastructure that is truly permissionless, private, secure, and fully open-source. The goal is to enable anyone, anywhere, to save, borrow, hedge risk, or make payments without relying on big companies like banks or large corporations.

Rather than focusing solely on incremental upgrades to existing applications, like improved stablecoins, the Foundation’s vision reportedly targets deeper structural innovation. The key areas include developing more secure price oracles, enhancing privacy loans to reduce unfair liquidations, and integrating artificial intelligence (AI) to strengthen system security.

With a newly formed DeFi team leading the effort, the foundation is inviting developers who share its vision to help build a financial system that will give users full control and expand accessibility, not just speculators.

How Inflow And Outflow Trends Reveal Strategic Positioning Even as ETH price action has been brutally down from $4,900 to below $2,000, Ethereum spot ETF flows are quietly signaling a shift behind the surface. The head of research at Lisk, analyst Leon Waidmann, stated that the ETF flow dynamics have shown that after a period of heavy outflow around mid-2025, the intensity of selling pressure has been gradually fading.

Meanwhile, the massive inflow waves that were seen in late 2024 and early 2025 have subsided, and the peak panic selling that followed has largely dissipated. The recent ETF flow bars are significantly smaller in both directions compared to the prior volatile period, and sellers are running out of steam.

Source: Chart from Leon Waidmann on X Waidmann noted that this shift is significant because, despite one of the sharpest ETH drawdowns in recent memory, the institutional exodus appears to be exhausting. While the weak hand that wanted out has largely exited, this means there’s no bottom.

However, there’s still a slight outflow bias in recent weeks, indicating that there’s no confirmed accumulation signal yet. Waidmann emphasized that the intensity of the selling pressure is clearly fading, which is the first step that must happen before any trend reversal. In his view, participants should pay attention to when the selling dries up before sentiment recovers, because that’s usually where the next move will start to build.

ETH trading at $2,064 on the 1D chart | Source: ETHUSDT on Tradingview.com Featured image from iStock, chart from Tradingview.com