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Momentum investing is all about the idea of following a stock's recent trend, which can be in either direction. In the "long context," investors will essentially be "buying high, but hoping to sell even higher." And for investors following this methodology, taking advantage of trends in a stock's price is key; once a stock establishes a course, it is more than likely to continue moving in that direction. The goal is that once a stock heads down a fixed path, it will lead to timely and profitable trades.

Even though momentum is a popular stock characteristic, it can be tough to define. Debate surrounding which are the best and worst metrics to focus on is lengthy, but the Zacks Momentum Style Score, part of the Zacks Style Scores, helps address this issue for us.

Below, we take a look at Centerra Gold Inc. (CGAU - Free Report) , which currently has a Momentum Style Score of A. We also discuss some of the main drivers of the Momentum Style Score, like price change and earnings estimate revisions.

It's also important to note that Style Scores work as a complement to the Zacks Rank, our stock rating system that has an impressive track record of outperformance. Centerra Gold Inc. currently has a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy). Our research shows that stocks rated Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and #2 (Buy) and Style Scores of "A or B" outperform the market over the following one-month period.

You can see the current list of Zacks #1 Rank Stocks here >>>

Set to Beat the Market? In order to see if CGAU is a promising momentum pick, let's examine some Momentum Style elements to see if this company holds up.

A good momentum benchmark for a stock is to look at its short-term price activity, as this can reflect both current interest and if buyers or sellers currently have the upper hand. It's also helpful to compare a security to its industry; this can show investors the best companies in a particular area.

For CGAU, shares are up 3.4% over the past week while the Zacks Mining - Gold industry is flat over the same time period. Shares are looking quite well from a longer time frame too, as the monthly price change of 16.92% compares favorably with the industry's 6.41% performance as well.

While any stock can see a spike in price, it takes a real winner to consistently outperform the market. Over the past quarter, shares of Centerra Gold Inc. have risen 57.41%, and are up 168.25% in the last year. On the other hand, the S&P 500 has only moved 3.73% and 16.78%, respectively.

Investors should also pay attention to CGAU's average 20-day trading volume. Volume is a useful item in many ways, and the 20-day average establishes a good price-to-volume baseline; a rising stock with above average volume is generally a bullish sign, whereas a declining stock on above average volume is typically bearish. CGAU is currently averaging 2,509,705 shares for the last 20 days.

Earnings OutlookThe Zacks Momentum Style Score also takes into account trends in estimate revisions, in addition to price changes. Please note that estimate revision trends remain at the core of Zacks Rank as well. A nice path here can help show promise, and we have recently been seeing that with CGAU.

Over the past two months, 2 earnings estimates moved higher compared to 2 lower for the full year. These revisions helped boost CGAU's consensus estimate, increasing from $0.97 to $1.03 in the past 60 days. Looking at the next fiscal year, 4 estimates have moved upwards while there have been no downward revisions in the same time period.

Bottom LineGiven these factors, it shouldn't be surprising that CGAU is a #1 (Strong Buy) stock and boasts a Momentum Score of A. If you're looking for a fresh pick that's set to soar in the near-term, make sure to keep Centerra Gold Inc. on your short list.

Centrus Energy Corp. (LEU - Free Report) appears an attractive pick, as it has been recently upgraded to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). This upgrade primarily reflects an upward trend in earnings estimates, which is one of the most powerful forces impacting stock prices.

The sole determinant of the Zacks rating is a company's changing earnings picture. The Zacks Consensus Estimate -- the consensus of EPS estimates from the sell-side analysts covering the stock -- for the current and following years is tracked by the system.

Individual investors often find it hard to make decisions based on rating upgrades by Wall Street analysts, since these are mostly driven by subjective factors that are hard to see and measure in real time. In these situations, the Zacks rating system comes in handy because of the power of a changing earnings picture in determining near-term stock price movements.

Therefore, the Zacks rating upgrade for Centrus Energy basically reflects positivity about its earnings outlook that could translate into buying pressure and an increase in its stock price.

Most Powerful Force Impacting Stock PricesThe change in a company's future earnings potential, as reflected in earnings estimate revisions, has proven to be strongly correlated with the near-term price movement of its stock. The influence of institutional investors has a partial contribution to this relationship, as these big professionals use earnings and earnings estimates to calculate the fair value of a company's shares. An increase or decrease in earnings estimates in their valuation models simply results in higher or lower fair value for a stock, and institutional investors typically buy or sell it. Their bulk investment action then leads to price movement for the stock.

For Centrus Energy, rising earnings estimates and the consequent rating upgrade fundamentally mean an improvement in the company's underlying business. And investors' appreciation of this improving business trend should push the stock higher.

Harnessing the Power of Earnings Estimate RevisionsEmpirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock movements, so it could be truly rewarding if such revisions are tracked for making an investment decision. Here is where the tried-and-tested Zacks Rank stock-rating system plays an important role, as it effectively harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions.

The Zacks Rank stock-rating system, which uses four factors related to earnings estimates to classify stocks into five groups, ranging from Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) to Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive externally-audited track record, with Zacks Rank #1 stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .

Earnings Estimate Revisions for Centrus EnergyThis company is expected to earn $4.65 per share for the fiscal year ending December 2025, which represents no year-over-year change.

Analysts have been steadily raising their estimates for Centrus Energy. Over the past three months, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the company has increased 4.7%.

Bottom LineUnlike the overly optimistic Wall Street analysts whose rating systems tend to be weighted toward favorable recommendations, the Zacks rating system maintains an equal proportion of "buy" and "sell" ratings for its entire universe of more than 4,000 stocks at any point in time. Irrespective of market conditions, only the top 5% of the Zacks-covered stocks get a "Strong Buy" rating and the next 15% get a "Buy" rating. So, the placement of a stock in the top 20% of the Zacks-covered stocks indicates its superior earnings estimate revision feature, making it a solid candidate for producing market-beating returns in the near term.

You can learn more about the Zacks Rank here >>>

The upgrade of Centrus Energy to a Zacks Rank #1 positions it in the top 5% of the Zacks-covered stocks in terms of estimate revisions, implying that the stock might move higher in the near term.

Chain Bridge Bancorp, Inc. (CBNA - Free Report) appears an attractive pick, as it has been recently upgraded to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). This rating change essentially reflects an upward trend in earnings estimates -- one of the most powerful forces impacting stock prices.

The sole determinant of the Zacks rating is a company's changing earnings picture. The Zacks Consensus Estimate -- the consensus of EPS estimates from the sell-side analysts covering the stock -- for the current and following years is tracked by the system.

Individual investors often find it hard to make decisions based on rating upgrades by Wall Street analysts, since these are mostly driven by subjective factors that are hard to see and measure in real time. In these situations, the Zacks rating system comes in handy because of the power of a changing earnings picture in determining near-term stock price movements.

As such, the Zacks rating upgrade for Chain Bridge Bancorp, Inc. is essentially a positive comment on its earnings outlook that could have a favorable impact on its stock price.

Most Powerful Force Impacting Stock PricesThe change in a company's future earnings potential, as reflected in earnings estimate revisions, and the near-term price movement of its stock are proven to be strongly correlated. The influence of institutional investors has a partial contribution to this relationship, as these big professionals use earnings and earnings estimates to calculate the fair value of a company's shares. An increase or decrease in earnings estimates in their valuation models simply results in higher or lower fair value for a stock, and institutional investors typically buy or sell it. Their transaction of large amounts of shares then leads to price movement for the stock.

For Chain Bridge Bancorp, Inc., rising earnings estimates and the consequent rating upgrade fundamentally mean an improvement in the company's underlying business. And investors' appreciation of this improving business trend should push the stock higher.

Harnessing the Power of Earnings Estimate RevisionsAs empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock movements, tracking such revisions for making an investment decision could be truly rewarding. Here is where the tried-and-tested Zacks Rank stock-rating system plays an important role, as it effectively harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions.

The Zacks Rank stock-rating system, which uses four factors related to earnings estimates to classify stocks into five groups, ranging from Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) to Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive externally-audited track record, with Zacks Rank #1 stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .

Earnings Estimate Revisions for Chain Bridge Bancorp, Inc.For the fiscal year ending December 2026, this company is expected to earn $4.57 per share, which is unchanged compared with the year-ago reported number.

Analysts have been steadily raising their estimates for Chain Bridge Bancorp, Inc.. Over the past three months, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the company has increased 6.2%.

Bottom LineUnlike the overly optimistic Wall Street analysts whose rating systems tend to be weighted toward favorable recommendations, the Zacks rating system maintains an equal proportion of "buy" and "sell" ratings for its entire universe of more than 4,000 stocks at any point in time. Irrespective of market conditions, only the top 5% of the Zacks-covered stocks get a "Strong Buy" rating and the next 15% get a "Buy" rating. So, the placement of a stock in the top 20% of the Zacks-covered stocks indicates its superior earnings estimate revision feature, making it a solid candidate for producing market-beating returns in the near term.

You can learn more about the Zacks Rank here >>>

The upgrade of Chain Bridge Bancorp, Inc. to a Zacks Rank #1 positions it in the top 5% of the Zacks-covered stocks in terms of estimate revisions, implying that the stock might move higher in the near term.

Ezcorp (EZPW - Free Report) appears an attractive pick, as it has been recently upgraded to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). This upgrade is essentially a reflection of an upward trend in earnings estimates -- one of the most powerful forces impacting stock prices.

A company's changing earnings picture is at the core of the Zacks rating. The system tracks the Zacks Consensus Estimate -- the consensus measure of EPS estimates from the sell-side analysts covering the stock -- for the current and following years.

Individual investors often find it hard to make decisions based on rating upgrades by Wall Street analysts, since these are mostly driven by subjective factors that are hard to see and measure in real time. In these situations, the Zacks rating system comes in handy because of the power of a changing earnings picture in determining near-term stock price movements.

Therefore, the Zacks rating upgrade for Ezcorp basically reflects positivity about its earnings outlook that could translate into buying pressure and an increase in its stock price.

Most Powerful Force Impacting Stock PricesThe change in a company's future earnings potential, as reflected in earnings estimate revisions, has proven to be strongly correlated with the near-term price movement of its stock. The influence of institutional investors has a partial contribution to this relationship, as these big professionals use earnings and earnings estimates to calculate the fair value of a company's shares. An increase or decrease in earnings estimates in their valuation models simply results in higher or lower fair value for a stock, and institutional investors typically buy or sell it. Their bulk investment action then leads to price movement for the stock.

For Ezcorp, rising earnings estimates and the consequent rating upgrade fundamentally mean an improvement in the company's underlying business. And investors' appreciation of this improving business trend should push the stock higher.

Harnessing the Power of Earnings Estimate RevisionsAs empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock movements, tracking such revisions for making an investment decision could be truly rewarding. Here is where the tried-and-tested Zacks Rank stock-rating system plays an important role, as it effectively harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions.

The Zacks Rank stock-rating system, which uses four factors related to earnings estimates to classify stocks into five groups, ranging from Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) to Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive externally-audited track record, with Zacks Rank #1 stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .

Earnings Estimate Revisions for EzcorpFor the fiscal year ending September 2026, this consumer financial services company is expected to earn $1.80 per share, which is unchanged compared with the year-ago reported number.

Analysts have been steadily raising their estimates for Ezcorp. Over the past three months, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the company has increased 24.1%.

Bottom LineUnlike the overly optimistic Wall Street analysts whose rating systems tend to be weighted toward favorable recommendations, the Zacks rating system maintains an equal proportion of "buy" and "sell" ratings for its entire universe of more than 4,000 stocks at any point in time. Irrespective of market conditions, only the top 5% of the Zacks-covered stocks get a "Strong Buy" rating and the next 15% get a "Buy" rating. So, the placement of a stock in the top 20% of the Zacks-covered stocks indicates its superior earnings estimate revision feature, making it a solid candidate for producing market-beating returns in the near term.

You can learn more about the Zacks Rank here >>>

The upgrade of Ezcorp to a Zacks Rank #1 positions it in the top 5% of the Zacks-covered stocks in terms of estimate revisions, implying that the stock might move higher in the near term.

Market Catalysts anchor Julie Hyman breaks down the latest market news for February 10, 2026. Citi media and entertainment senior analyst Jason Bazinet discusses key takeaways from Spotify's fourth quarter earnings and what is driving the stock higher.

Hong Kong, Feb. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AlphaTON Capital Corp. (Nasdaq: ATON), the world's leading public technology company scaling the Telegram super app for an addressable market of over 1 billion monthly active users, today announced a full slate of public and private engagements at Consensus Hong Kong, Asia's premier Web3 event, on Wednesday, February 11 and Thursday, February 12, 2026 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

The company's presence will spotlight AlphaTON's strategy to architect and deploy the foundational infrastructure layer for decentralized AI and privacy-preserving technology — the critical backbone powering the next generation of finance, commerce, and AI-driven services across Telegram's billion-user global ecosystem.

Public Sessions at Consensus Hong Kong

"Institutions Are Here: Inside the Rapid Digital Transformation of Global Finance"
Anthony Scaramucci, Strategic Advisor, AlphaTON Capital
Wednesday, February 11 at 10:10 AM - Auros Main Stage

Global thought leader and AlphaTON Strategic Advisor Anthony Scaramucci will examine the accelerating institutional adoption of blockchain and AI, exploring how the convergence of these technologies is reshaping the architecture of global finance.

"Protecting Privacy in the Age of AI: Telegram's Cocoon AI"
Brittany Kaiser, CEO, AlphaTON Capital
Wednesday, February 11 at 11:30 AM - Frontier Stage

Dr. Kaiser will unveil how AlphaTON is building the critical infrastructure to power confidential AI for Telegram's new Cocoon AI Program as a Cocoon AI GPU Launch Partner,, enabling finance, shopping, and intelligent support services without compromising data ownership or user privacy benefiting more than 1 billion people.

Exclusive Private Filming: AlphaTON × Midnight Foundation Podcast

Brittany Kaiser, CEO, AlphaTON Capital & Fahmi Syed, President, Midnight Foundation
"Scaling Privacy to a Billion Users"

This exclusive session will explore how AlphaTON and Midnight are co-developing the first confidential AI infrastructure purpose-built for Telegram — a platform designed from the ground up so that users own, control, and benefit from their own data.

"The next great leap for the internet isn't more speed or more content, it's the restoration of personal agency. By providing a platform for privacy-enhancing applications, we empower organizations like AlphaTON Capital to deliver innovation that keeps users in control while remaining compliant," - Fahmi Syed, President, Midnight Foundation

Strategic Significance

The Midnight integration positions AlphaTON Capital as a pivotal ecosystem growth vehicle, transforming the world's largest super app into the hub for the most advanced privacy-preserving technologies available today. By building the essential infrastructure layer that enables confidential AI at global scale, AlphaTON Capital is:

Creating a highly scalable, recurring revenue stream tied to platform-level AI and privacy servicesCapturing decisive first-mover advantage in the confidential AI market — projected to reach trillions of dollars in total addressable value The global reckoning over AI and data ownership is accelerating — and AlphaTON is the only public company with live infrastructure positioned to capture that demand across the world's largest super app.  

For those unable to attend in person, AlphaTON Capital will make all Consensus Hong Kong content, including keynote recordings, panel sessions, and the exclusive Midnight Foundation podcast, available on our investor relations website and social media channels in the days following the event. We look forward to sharing this pivotal moment with our entire shareholder community.

About Consensus HK

Consensus Hong Kong, produced by CoinDesk, is a significant global gathering for the Blockchain, Web3, and AI communities. It brings together key figures who are influencing the future of finance, technology, governance, and society. The conference connects leaders, innovators, and investors from around the world for networking, dealmaking, and discussions on the future of digital assets.

https://consensus-hongkong.coindesk.com/ About Midnight Foundation

The Midnight Foundation is an organisation dedicated to advancing the development, adoption, and real-world impact of the Midnight network, the privacy enhancing blockchain project developed by Shielded Technologies. Designed for confidential smart contracts, Midnight enables censorship-resistant yet compliant decentralised applications. It leverages zero-knowledge proofs and a cooperative tokenomics architecture – with NIGHT as the utility token and DUST as the shielded capacity resource – to deliver a powerful combination of privacy, security, and decentralization. Learn more here: https://midnight.foundation/

About AlphaTON Capital Corp. (Nasdaq: ATON)

AlphaTON Capital Corp (NASDAQ: ATON) is the world's leading technology public company scaling the Telegram super-app, with an addressable market of 1 billion monthly active users. The Company is delivering a comprehensive hyperscaler strategy on the Telegram ecosystem through a combination of software products, middleware data and AI training assets, and AI infrastructure hardware clusters deploying Confidential AI for the Telegram ecosystem.

Through its operations, AlphaTON Capital provides public market investors with institutional-grade exposure to the Telegram ecosystem and its one billion-user platform while maintaining the governance standards and reporting transparency of a Nasdaq-listed company. Led by Chief Executive Officer Brittany Kaiser, Executive Chairman and Chief Investment Officer Enzo Villani, and Chief Business Development Officer Yury Mitin, the Company's activities span network validation and staking operations, development of Telegram-based applications, and strategic investments in TON-based decentralized finance protocols, gaming platforms, and business applications.

AlphaTON Capital Corp is incorporated in the British Virgin Islands and trades on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol "ATON". AlphaTON Capital, through its legacy business, is also advancing first-in-class therapies targeting known checkpoint resistance pathways to achieve durable treatment responses and improve patients' quality of life. AlphaTON Capital actively engages in the drug development process and provides strategic counsel to guide the development of novel immunotherapy assets and asset combinations.

To learn more, please visit https://alphatoncapital.com/

AlphaTON Capital Telegram Official Channel: https://t.me/alphatoncapital_official

Forward-Looking Statements

All statements in this press release, other than statements of historical facts, including without limitation, statements regarding the Company’s business strategy, plans and objectives of management for future operations and those statements preceded by, followed by or that otherwise include the words “believe,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “estimates,” “will,” “may,” “plans,” “potential,” “continues,” or similar expressions or variations on such expressions are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning, among other things, the Company’s projections for its AI infrastructure expansion deployment; the Company’s expectations that its partnerships will create additional revenue streams and vertically integrate into the Company’s Confidential Compute AI Infrastructure; the Company’s belief that the assets it is building will drive significant long-term value; and other statements that are not historical fact. As a result, forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to: the timing, progress and results of the Company’s strategic initiatives, the Company’s reliance on third parties, the risk that the Company may not secure additional financing or TON, the uncertainty of the Company’s investment in TON, the uncertainty around the Company’s legacy business, the operational strategy of the Company, the Company’s executive management team, risks from Telegram’s platform and ecosystem, the potential impact of markets and other general economic conditions, and other factors set forth in “Item 3 – Key Information-Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended March 31, 2025 and included in the Company’s Form 6-Ks filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 3, 2025 and January 13, 2026. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on them as actual results may differ materially from these forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date hereof, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements or information, except as required by law.

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W. R. Berkley Corporation (WRB) UBS Financial Services Conference 2026 February 10, 2026 10:30 AM EST

Company Participants

W. Berkley - President, CEO & Director

Conference Call Participants

Brian Meredith - UBS Investment Bank, Research Division

Presentation

Brian Meredith
UBS Investment Bank, Research Division

Thank you, everybody. Thanks for joining. I'm Brian Meredith. I am the property casualty insurance analyst here at UBS, and thank you for joining us for our latest fireside chat with W.R. Berkley. It is a great pleasure to have Rob Berkley here with us, the President and CEO of W.R. Berkley.

I've known Rob forever, never and never, right? So it's been a great time. He's a great executive. W.R. Berkley is an amazing company, leading specialist, call it, commercial insurance company, great businesses and a really interesting unique structure that we'll get into as well.

Question-and-Answer Session

Brian Meredith
UBS Investment Bank, Research Division

But I figured the best way to start off right now is just, Rob, give us kind of big picture key strategic priorities for 2026, and maybe over the next several years as we look at the commercial P&C landscape?

W. Berkley
President, CEO & Director

Well, first off, Brian, thanks for the invitation. I appreciate the opportunity to participate and thanks for the kind word. Great company and insurance. They don't necessarily go hand in hand. So I appreciate the efforts on your part to throw some kudos in our direction.

So it's an interesting time without a doubt, for the world, for the industry and for our organization. And clearly, there's changes abound and it's moving at an ever-increasing pace, and that creates a lot of opportunity and it creates some challenge, too.

When we talk about the -- what's going on and what are we focused on, we are, without

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CNBC"s MacKenzie Sigalos joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the recent bitcoin volatility.

The price of Aster (ASTER) jumped more than 10% in the past 24 hours, rising to around $0.66 and outperforming the broader crypto market, which has remained mostly flat. Analysts say the rally is mainly being driven by rising activity on the Aster decentralized exchange and a recent technical breakout.

Surge in DEX trading volume boosts demandThe biggest reason behind the price increase is a sharp rise in trading activity on the Aster perpetual futures exchange. Over the last 24 hours, Aster’s DEX processed more than $3 billion in trading volume, bringing it closer to sector leader Hyperliquid.

Higher trading activity typically increases demand for the ASTER token because it is closely linked to the platform’s usage. This surge in utility provides a stronger fundamental reason for the price rally rather than purely speculative buying.

Break above resistance attracts tradersAster’s price also moved above the important $0.65 resistance level, a technical breakout that often signals improving short-term sentiment. The move was supported by a 27% jump in overall trading volume, suggesting strong participation from traders and momentum buyers.

If the token continues to hold above the $0.65 level, the next potential upside target could be near $0.80 in the short term.

Upcoming token unlock creates short-term riskDespite the positive momentum, traders are also watching a scheduled token unlock on February 17, which could temporarily increase supply in the market and create volatility. If the price falls back below $0.65, analysts warn the token could retest lower support levels near $0.59.

OutlookOverall, Aster’s latest rally appears to be driven by a combination of strong exchange usage, rising trading volumes, and a technical breakout. The key question for the coming days will be whether the platform can maintain high trading activity and hold above the newly reclaimed support zone ahead of the upcoming token unlock event.

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Interactive Brokers, a global electronic broker, announced on Tuesday that it has expanded its crypto futures offering through Coinbase Derivatives. The IBKR platform will now offer nano Bitcoin and nano Ethereum futures contracts. This gives both retail and institutional investors greater access to crypto trading.

Interactive Brokers Announces Coinbase Nano Bitcoin and Ethereum Offering $800 billion AUM Interactive Brokers has launched nano Bitcoin and nano Ethereum futures through Coinbase Derivatives. The contracts come with monthly expirations or perpetual-style options, giving clients a cost-effective way to access crypto and manage risk. The trading will be available 24/7, as per a press release on February 10.

Nano futures are smaller contracts, like 0.01 BTC and 0.10 ETH, which have lower entry costs and allow for more precise position sizing. This lowers the capital required as compared to other crypto futures, making regulated crypto derivatives available to more traders.

Milan Galik, CEO of Interactive Brokers, highlighted the rising interest in perpetual-style crypto futures. “Perpetual-style crypto futures have become popular with traders because they provide long-dated exposure and greater flexibility,” said Milan Galik.

TradFi’s Growing Interest in Crypto Offering TradFi showed growing interest in crypto trading and custody offerings amid the crypto-friendly Trump administration. Morgan Stanley partnered with Zerohash to enable Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana trading for clients. Bank of America also began recommending clients to invest up to 4% of their portfolio in Bitcoin and crypto assets.

Interactive Brokers has continued to grow its crypto offerings since it began allowing trading of assets like Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana, Litecoin, and Bitcoin Cash through its partnership with Paxos.

The latest collaboration with Coinbase enables traders to manage crypto positions alongside stocks, options, bonds, and other traditional assets in a single account.

As CoinGape reported, CME expanded futures and micro futures offerings, adding Cardano, Chainlink, and Stellar. IBKR platform has also offered CME micro Bitcoin and Ethereum futures for years, along with access to spot Bitcoin ETFs.

BTC price jumped slightly after the announcement, trading near $69,272. The 24-hour low and high are $67,913 and $71,076, respectively. Meanwhile, ETH price is trading 2% lower at $2,020.

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Phantom’s in-app Chats expand social attack surface; scammers exploit hype and speed to route users into phishing links and fake prompts. Bitcoin and Ethereum remain choppy, with mixed spot ETF flow signals, conditions that tend to increase user error and rushed approvals. Strong wallet hygiene still matters most: never share seed phrases, avoid chat links, and isolate funds using separate accounts or hardware wallets. BMIC leans into a post-quantum + AI security narrative, aiming to reduce key-exposure risk as social-engineering attacks evolve. Crypto’s biggest losses rarely start with a ‘hack.’ They start with a message.

Phantom’s in-app Chats, designed to let traders talk directly from token, perps, and prediction market pages, have expanded the wallet’s social surface area at exactly the moment phishing crews are getting more clinical. Phantom itself warns that Chats are not a support channel and users should be cautious with links, scams, and ‘financial advice from strangers.’

That caution is well-placed: social engineering thrives wherever speed, hype, and clickable URLs overlap. And yes, attackers read the same docs users do, then exploit the gray areas.

Recent scam reporting around the Phantom ecosystem has highlighted how lookalike popups and phishing pages attempt to trick users into entering seed phrases, sometimes by closely copying Phantom’s interface. Even without a single wallet exploit, an in-chat link can move a user from ‘conversation’ to ‘compromise’ in seconds. That’s fast.

What most coverage misses is why chat-based delivery converts: it adds social proof. A link posted in a fast-moving token chat can feel like part of the product experience (almost like a built-in feature), lowering the friction that normally protects users from random DMs. Familiarity lowers guardrails.

Volatile price action, crowded trade chats, and familiarity create perfect phishing conditions. The second-order effect is ugly, once a seed phrase is exposed or a malicious transaction is signed, losses settle faster than any customer support ticket. No pause button.

This is where security narratives start to outperform meme narratives. And it’s also the bridge into BMIC ($BMIC): a presale-stage project pitching an AI-assisted, post-quantum security stack for wallets, staking, and payments, built for the uncomfortable reality that today’s attacks are human-first, and tomorrow’s risks may be cryptographic.

BMIC Pitches Post-Quantum Wallet Security with AI Threat Detection BMIC (ERC-20 on Ethereum) is positioning itself as a ‘Quantum-Secure Wallet’ project with a full-stack approach: wallet + staking + payments, protected by post-quantum cryptography and paired with AI-enhanced threat detection.

The narrative target is specific and timely: ‘harvest now, decrypt later.’ That’s the idea that adversaries can capture encrypted data today and crack it later when cryptographic capabilities improve. BMIC also claims Zero Public-Key Exposure and a ‘Quantum Meta-Cloud,’ while leaning on ERC-4337 smart accounts, an architectural choice that can support more programmable security policies than legacy EOAs.

Ambitious? Yes. Reckless? Not if executed with audits and clear threat models.

Why does this matter in the context of Phantom-style phishing? Because phishing scales on two levers:

1) Getting users to reveal secrets
2) Getting users to sign the wrong thing

BMIC’s pitch is that modern wallet security has to assume both levers are being pulled constantly, and respond with layered defenses, cryptographic hardening, plus automated threat detection that can flag abnormal behavior patterns.

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BMIC Presale Raising for Future Security $BMIC has raised over $445K, and tokens are currently priced at $0.049474. That’s a low entry price for something aimed at securing the future. It’s clear investors are looking for a high return by getting in early.

The $BMIC token acts as the primary utility currency for the BMIC ecosystem, used to pay for quantum-resistant security services and access decentralized computing power through a ‘Burn-to-Compute’ mechanism. It further incentivizes the network by allowing holders to stake tokens for rewards while participating in governance decisions regarding the protocol’s development.

The risk, of course, is execution. Post-quantum cryptography and AI security are powerful words, but buyers should watch for tangible deliverables: audited components, real user-facing threat telemetry, and clear explanations of how ‘zero public-key exposure’ is implemented in practice. Can it actually deliver?

Still, the setup is intuitive: as wallets add social surfaces like chat, attackers get more entry points. Projects built around reducing key exposure and automating threat detection have a clean reason to exist.

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Cardano’s native token ADA is caught between emerging institutional interest and persistent selling pressure, with prices trading in a tight range around roughly $0.27 as of this week.

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According to current market data, ADA’s price sits near $0.2670, with modest intraday fluctuation and a market capitalization approaching $9.6 billion. This reflects a notable slide from its 2021 peak above $3 but shows the coin remains among the top crypto assets by market cap.

The broader picture emerging from price action, on-chain metrics, and derivative markets points to a market at a crossroads. Sellers still influence price direction, yet some signals hint at a potential shift if conditions change.

ADA's price trends to the downside on the daily chart. Source: ADAUSD on Tradingview Cardano (ADA) Selling Pressure Persists Amid Structural Weakness Technical indicators in recent market reports show Cardano (ADA) struggling to break above key resistance zones, reinforcing the idea that sellers currently hold the upper hand.

Price action remains below several important moving averages, a sign traders interpret as a bearish bias, and momentum oscillators such as the RSI and MACD reflect neutral to weak momentum. Volume metrics are also subdued, running below their averages, suggesting limited conviction behind price moves.

Chart patterns further underscore this uncertainty. Analysts have noted Cardano trading within a long-standing descending formation, a structure that historically signals continued downside risk if breached to the downside.

A failure to hold critical support levels near recent lows could exacerbate losses, with analysts pointing to deeper retracement zones if sellers regain aggressive control.

Despite these pressures, some on-chain indicators show that selling incentives have eased, with a significant drop in the share of ADA held in profit compared to recent weeks.

Institutional Interest and Market Dynamics Parallel to the technical backdrop, institutional engagement with Cardano has increased. Regulated futures products recently launched on major exchanges have broadened access for professional investors, marking a milestone that places Cardano derivatives alongside established assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Grayscale and other funds have also reportedly adjusted allocations to include ADA, signaling a degree of longer-term interest from some financial firms.

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However, open interest in Cardano futures has at times shown sharp declines, an indicator that leverage and speculative positioning have cooled. This divergence between structural adoption and active trading participation highlights the complexity of Cardano’s current market environment.

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The Stellar price has a habit of moving when nobody’s watching. And right now, the data flashing in the background doesn’t look like noise, but it looks like intent. While timelines chase candles, capital has been positioning itself calmly, almost politely, across major exchanges. That usually ends one way.

Binance alone saw $124M in 7-day volume, Coinbase $71M, and Upbit chipped in another $65M. When writing, the Stellar price chart is hoping for fireworks, but current broader market activity and sentiment are capping the momentum. This shows trading activity is high in the XLM/USD price.

Volume Without the DramaWhat makes this setup uncomfortable is how price action looks. Per Coinglass, the sustained spot volume across the week suggests this isn’t a weekend spike or a leverage-fueled shortterm sprint. It’s infact a repeat participation. 

Now, combine this rising activity with a $5.26B market cap and roughly $89M in open interest, and it shows something traders hate admitting: positioning is building quietly in Stellar crypto.

XLM/USD isn’t screaming for now or may be a dip to $0.10 is coming before it grabs on to liquidity and show a reversal. But, one thing is clear that it’s whispering the positive longterm momentum quietly building. 

A Familiar Pattern ReturnsNow here’s where it gets awkwardly familiar. Back in 2017, Stellar price touched the lower channel twice before the market flipped. What followed wasn’t subtle, during that cycle that lasted over 280 days, XLM price expanded by roughly 49,500%. 

Now, the odds are high that it helps predict the likelihood of a mirror rally. That’s not a prediction; it’s a data point that still sits on the Stellar price chart like an unanswered question.

This current decline marks the second lower-channel touch of this cycle. Does history repeat? Markets don’t do copy-paste, but they do rhyme, too. And the rhyme scheme here is getting louder.

Infrastructure is Strengthening, Not NoiseUnder the hood, Stellar crypto keeps stacking fundamentals while price drifts.

The network is ISO 20022 compliant, aimed squarely at cross-border payment infrastructure. Over the past seven days, Stellar ranked third among public chains by TVL growth, posting close to a 10% increase. That’s usage, not speculation.

Even more interesting, an old IMF discussion resurfaced featuring Stellar leadership in the context of global payments and financial plumbing. Not exactly meme-coin territory.

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After the recent crypto market correction, analysts are monitoring altcoins to determine whether prices are forming a bottom or preparing for another decline. Technical analysis by Gareth Soloway shows that Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), and XRP may see short-term recovery attempts, but broader trends remain uncertain.

Ethereum: Short-term bounce possibleEthereum recently experienced a sharp sell-off, breaking below an important support level before stabilizing. According to technical analysis, the former support area has now turned into resistance, a common market behavior following panic-driven declines.

Analysts note that Ethereum is currently showing a short-term bullish structure that could support a limited rebound, with upside likely capped around the $2,500–$2,600 region unless stronger buying momentum emerges. 

However, the broader trend remains fragile, and maintaining support around the $1,500–$1,600 range is seen as crucial for longer-term stability. A sustained move below that zone could signal a deeper corrective phase.

Solana: Potential recovery toward $120Solana has also been trading within a short-term bullish formation inside a broader downtrend. Technical patterns indicate the possibility of a rebound from the $80 range toward roughly $115–$120, representing a meaningful recovery if market sentiment improves.

At the same time, analysts warn that failure to hold current support levels could trigger another leg lower. If Solana breaks below key pivot areas near recent lows, the next major support zone could appear around $50, making current price levels important for determining the next trend direction.

XRP: Support breakdown XRP’s technical structure appears more fragile compared with other large-cap altcoins after the token fell below a long-standing support level formed during the previous bull cycle. That breakdown has transformed the former support zone into heavy resistance, now estimated around $1.60–$1.70.

While a short-term bounce toward that region is possible, XRP must reclaim and hold above the resistance band to improve its longer-term outlook. On the downside, relatively limited support exists until the $0.95–$1.00 area, raising the risk of sharper volatility if selling pressure intensifies.

Mixed outlook for altcoinsOverall, the technical outlook across major altcoins shows a similar pattern: short-term bullish signals indicating possible relief rallies, combined with broader bearish structures that have not yet been fully reversed. Sustained recoveries will likely depend on whether the wider crypto market stabilizes and whether key resistance zones are successfully reclaimed in the coming weeks.

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Bitcoin failed again in the $70,000 zone, briefly touched $72,000, and pulled back toward the $68,000–$69,000 range after several unsuccessful rebound attempts. The correction that began in late January pushed BTC from $90,000 down to $60,000 in less than 200 hours, followed by a rebound toward $72,000. Bitcoin ETFs recorded $145 million in inflows and Ethereum ETFs added $57.05 million, while the total crypto market capitalization remains stable near $2.36 trillion. Bitcoin once again ran into resistance around the $70,000 area and retreated toward the $68,000–$69,000 range after several failed recovery attempts in recent days. The price briefly reached $72,000 over the weekend but failed to hold that level and slipped back below the psychological threshold.

The move follows a sharp correction that began in late January. Bitcoin was trading near $90,000 on January 28 and dropped to $60,000 by the following Friday, marking its lowest level in more than a year. The decline amounted to a $30,000 drop in less than 200 hours. After that low, BTC rebounded and recovered $12,000 in under a day, although the advance stalled in the $71,000–$72,000 zone.

Bitcoin is currently holding near $69,500 with a marginal change of +0.35% and has recorded $249.25 million in liquidations over the past 24 hours. Its market capitalization stands at around $1.39 trillion, while its dominance over altcoins is close to 57%. The total crypto market value remains stable at approximately $2.36 trillion.

Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs Post Inflows On the institutional side, Bitcoin ETFs recorded net inflows of $145 million on Monday. Ethereum ETFs added another $57.05 million over the same period. These flows occurred despite prices remaining range-bound.

Ethereum is trading just above $2,000 after a daily decline of around 1.5%. XRP is hovering near $1.41 and fell 2.5%, while Solana is trading around $84 with a 1% decline. Dogecoin is holding near $0.093 and slipped 1.6%. TRON shows no variation and trades at $0.278. Finally, BNB is sitting just above $620 after a 1.2% drop.

Taken together, the data point to a sideways market, with limited recovery attempts in Bitcoin, isolated moves among altcoins, and institutional activity concentrated in ETFs that has yet to translate into broader market traction.

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Harvard University’s holdings in spot Bitcoin ETFs marks a significant milestone for institutional crypto adoption. The move signals a broader de-risking of digital assets, potentially paving the way for further institutional portfolio diversification into the sector. SUBBD Token is pioneering the AI-driven Social-Fi space to address key pain points like high fees and censorship for content creators. As institutional money settles into Bitcoin, the search for alpha is likely to drive capital toward high-growth narratives like AI and Web3 infrastructure. In a move that sends a powerful signal across both traditional finance and crypto markets, Harvard University’s prestigious endowment now allegedly has holdings in spot Bitcoin ETFs, and more than its shares in Google. It marks a watershed moment. An institution known for its conservative, long-term approach is now directly engaging with the digital asset class.

This isn’t just another headline. It’s a validation. For years, crypto has fought for legitimacy in the halls of institutional finance. The approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs in January was the first major crack in the dam. Now, the capital is beginning to flow.

When a multi-billion-dollar endowment like Harvard’s allocates capital to Bitcoin, it acts as a powerful de-risking event for other asset managers on the sidelines. Message received: Bitcoin has arrived as a credible portfolio asset.

What most coverage misses is the second-order effect. Institutions don’t stop at the entry point. First, they secure a position in the market’s ‘digital gold’, Bitcoin. Next, they hunt for alpha. But where does the incremental risk capital go? As Bitcoin solidifies its role as a macro asset, smart money tends to cascade into more innovative, niche verticals.

That’s where narratives like artificial intelligence and Social-Fi converge, creating fertile ground for projects aiming to build the next generation of the internet. Projects like SUBBD Token ($SUBBD).

The Creator Economy is Ripe for AI Disruption The modern content creation industry, valued at over $191B, is fundamentally broken. Creators pay dearly. Platforms like YouTube and Twitch can take cuts as high as 70%, while opaque algorithms and arbitrary demonetization leave income unpredictable and control elusive.

This centralized model stifles innovation and extracts value that rightfully belongs to the creators themselves.

This is the precise problem SUBBD Token ($SUBBD) is built to solve. It merges Web3’s decentralization with the explosive power of artificial intelligence to create a creator-centric ecosystem. SUBBD aims to become an AI-powered platform offering tools to automate interactions, generate novel content, and monetize directly with communities.

The platform’s key features, including an AI Personal Assistant for fan engagement, AI Voice Cloning, and AI Influencer Creation, go after the workflow bottlenecks that plague the industry.

Why does this matter? Because it goes beyond simple payment rails. It’s about re-architecting the entire creator-fan relationship. By using an Ethereum-based token, SUBBD enables lower fees, token-gated exclusive content, and censorship-resistant monetization streams like subscriptions and tipping.

The result is a more transparent, equitable alternative to Web2’s walled gardens. For investors, it’s an early look at a sector where technology and culture are clearly colliding. Can that mix scale? That’s the bet.

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SUBBD Presale Gains Momentum as Smart Money Seeks Alpha While Harvard’s endowment dips its toes into Bitcoin, a different class of investor is looking for asymmetric upside in early-stage projects. The SUBBD Token presale reflects that sentiment, having already raised over $1.4M. With tokens currently priced at $0.057495, the project is attracting capital seeking exposure to the potent AI and Social-Fi narratives.

In previous cycles, we’ve seen presales like this draw early interest when a top-down catalyst resets risk appetite.

The tokenomics are designed to foster long-term growth and community participation. A key incentive is the staking program, which offers a compelling 20% APY in the first year. That structure not only rewards early supporters but also reduces circulating supply, creating a more stable foundation for the ecosystem.

Stakers gain access to exclusive content, livestreams, and other platform benefits, turning passive holders into active community members. Simple, but effective.

The risk here, as with any emerging project, is execution. However, SUBBD’s clear vision to tackle a multi-billion-dollar problem with cutting-edge AI positions it as a project to watch. Traders watching this setup will notice the mix: utility-driven tooling, social mechanics, and a narrative aligned with current flows.

As institutional capital normalizes crypto, the hunt for the next big thing will intensify. Projects with strong fundamentals, a clear use case, and a powerful story are poised to capture that incoming wave of interest. $SUBBD checks all three boxes.

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Fresh claims circulating in the crypto market suggest that alleged leaked documents and institutional reports may point to a larger long-term role for XRP within Ripple’s expanding global payments infrastructure. While the claims have not been officially confirmed, they are fueling debate about whether the company’s new stablecoin and institutional strategy could increase demand for the digital asset.

RLUSD Strategy May Expand XRP UtilityAccording to the claims, Ripple’s planned RLUSD stablecoin is not designed to replace XRP but to expand institutional adoption of the XRP Ledger. Analysts referenced in the discussion suggest that RLUSD could be integrated into institutional settlement and trading systems, allowing banks and financial institutions to use a stable dollar-based token while still relying on XRP as a bridge asset for cross-border liquidity.

If this model is adopted, institutions using RLUSD for settlements could still require XRP to move value between different currencies and markets, increasing demand for the token over time.

Reports Suggest Growing Stablecoin CompetitionSome institutional analyses cited in the discussion predict that the global stablecoin market, currently dominated by USDT and USDC, may shift toward a more competitive landscape as new issuers enter the sector. Ripple’s entry through RLUSD is expected to target institutional payment flows, a segment that could play a key role in large-scale transaction settlement across financial networks.

Market observers say that if RLUSD gains traction among financial institutions, the increased activity on Ripple’s infrastructure could indirectly drive higher usage of XRP within liquidity and settlement processes.

Alleged Legal Language Raises Licensing DebateOne of the more controversial claims centers on alleged legal documentation suggesting that XRP functions as a type of access or operational right within Ripple’s transactional ecosystem. Supporters argue that if XRP is required for certain system functions, wider network adoption would naturally create higher demand for the token.

However, experts warn that these interpretations remain unverified and should not be treated as confirmed regulatory or legal classification. Until official filings or company statements clearly define such a structure, the licensing interpretation remains speculative.

Institutional DeFi Plans Put XRP at the CenterRipple has also outlined plans to build compliance-focused institutional decentralized finance infrastructure on the XRP Ledger. In these plans, XRP is positioned as both a settlement asset and a bridge asset, meaning it can be used to finalize payments and connect different currencies during cross-border transactions.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has repeatedly stated that XRP remains a central part of the company’s long-term strategy, even as Ripple expands into stablecoins and new payment technologies.

Price Impact Remains SpeculativeSome market commentators claim that if Ripple’s infrastructure expansion, RLUSD adoption, and institutional partnerships scale rapidly, XRP could see a dramatic long-term price increase, with extreme forecasts suggesting “100x” scenarios. 

However, such projections are highly speculative and depend on regulatory approvals, institutional adoption, and real-world transaction growth across Ripple’s network.

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Ripple climbs unicorn rankings as its valuation tops $50 billionRipple is now ranked alongside xAI and OpenAI in the top 10 most valuable unicorns globally.

Top unicorn. Ripple Labs’ valuation has surpassed $50 billion, according to CBInsights, placing it just behind consumer retail giant SHEIN among global unicorns.American blockchain payments firm Ripple Labs Inc has moved up the ladder among related unicorns globally. According to CBInsights data, Ripple Labs is now worth over $50,000,000,000, trailing behind consumer and retail giant SHEIN.

The CBInsight data placed Ripple Labs above firms like Figure, Ramp, Canva and Perplexity AI. Ripple Labs was founded in 2012 by Chris Larsen and Jed McCaleb as a payment rail using blockchain technology.

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Major acquisitions. Ripple’s valuation growth has been reinforced by recent acquisitions, including GTreasury (now Ripple Prime) and Standard Custody, strengthening its push into full-scale financial services.While its valuation has increased incrementally, its journey has been nothing short of innovative. According to CBInsights, over the past decade, Ripple has filed 117 major patents, with the leading aspects including payment systems, project management, production and manufacturing.

Over the past year, Ripple has expanded significantly with new acquisitions. As reported by U.Today, the company has acquired GTreasury, now Ripple Prime and Standard Custody, solidifying its push as a financial services firm.

XRP enters capitulation phaseXRP has officially entered a "capitulation" phase as the asset’s price fell below the aggregate holder cost basis.

Key level. XRP has fallen below its aggregate holder cost basis, signaling a phase of capitulation.XRP has officially entered a period of "capitulation," according to new on-chain data from analytics firm Glassnode. The altcoin has lost its aggregate holder cost basis, a critical technical and psychological level. 

According to the analytics firm, it has triggered a wave of panic selling that mirrors the bearish consolidation phase seen between late 2021 and early 2022.

Selling at a loss. SOPR has dropped sharply from 1.16 in July 2025 to 0.96, indicating XRP is now being sold at a loss on average.The Spent Output Profit Ratio (SOPR) is the key indicator to watch. This metric tracks the profit or loss realized by coins moving on-chain. A value above 1.0 indicates that, on average, coins are being sold for a profit. A value below 1.0 indicates coins are being sold at a loss.

According to Glassnode, XRP’s SOPR has collapsed from a euphoric high of 1.16 in July 2025 to 0.96 today. The catalyst for this sell-off appears to be the loss of the Aggregate Holder Cost Basis. This metric represents the average price at which all holders acquired their XRP. 

Psychologically, this is a moment of maximum stress. Investors who held on during the initial price drop in hopes of a rebound are now seeing red in their portfolios. 

DOGE price slide triggers liquidation imbalanceDogecoin continues to see a steady price decline amid the broad crypto market sell-off.

Bulls liquidated. Dogecoin continued to lose momentum, with its price declining 4.05%.While Dogecoin has continued to lose momentum and its price has continued to fall, data from CoinGlass shows that DOGE traders opening long positions to bet on its price upsurge have suffered a combined loss of $3,041,239 over the last 24 hours.

During that period, the DOGE price had dropped notably by 4.05%, causing the liquidation session to move against bullish traders while triggering a 418% liquidation imbalance in favor of short traders.

Bear losses. Short traders were not fully spared, but losses were comparatively small.Notably, the data further shows that short-position traders were not entirely spared from the losses as the asset have been showing mixed price actions. However, the short traders suffered mild losses of about $587,000 within the same 24-hour period.

The crypto wallet provider MetaMask has taken the top spot in Santiment’s latest rankings for overall development activity, according to new data from the blockchain analytics firm.

In a new post on X, Santiment shared its most recent list of crypto projects with the highest level of notable GitHub development over the past 30 days, tracking changes in rankings compared to the previous month.

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“Here are crypto’s top overall coins by notable development activity the past 30 days. Directional indicators represent each project’s rank rise or fall since last month.”

Source: Santiment/X According to the rankings, MetaMask placed first, followed by layer-1 blockchain Hedera (HBAR) in second and Dfinity’s Internet Computer (ICP) in third. Blockchain oracle Chainlink (LINK) ranked fourth, while Starknet (STRK) slipped to fifth.

Cardano (ADA) climbed into sixth place, Safe (SAFE) fell to seventh, and DeepBook (DEEP) rose to eighth. Sui (SUI) and Aptos (APT) rounded out the top ten, ranking ninth and tenth, respectively.

Santiment notes that its development activity metrics exclude routine updates and rely on a proprietary methodology designed to surface meaningful GitHub events. The firm has previously said that strong and consistent development activity can signal that projects are actively building and less likely to be abandoned.

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Artemis data show Hyperliquid at $2.6T notional perp volume versus Coinbase at $1.4T, marking a symbolic shift toward onchain derivatives scale. Coinglass argued volume needs cross-checks: Hyperliquid’s 24h snapshot showed $3.76B volume, $4.05B OI, and $122.96M liquidations, versus much lower liquidations for Aster and Lighter. CoinGecko cited Hyperliquid over $6.5B 24h volume; centralized futures still dominate, with Binance Futures above $56B and total derivatives at $500B. Hyperliquid’s onchain perpetuals business hit a symbolic inflection point after data cited from onchain analytics firm Artemis showed the decentralized venue surpassing Coinbase in notional trading volume. The milestone signals that onchain perps are pulling meaningful flow away from centralized exchanges, not just experimenting at the edges. Artemis reported Hyperliquid at $2.6 trillion in notional volume versus Coinbase at $1.4 trillion, nearly double, and framed the crossover as a turning point for onchain derivatives markets as traders route more activity into high-speed onchain venues with visible settlement.

BREAKING: Hyperliquid is quietly outgrowing Coinbase.

Trading Volume (Notional):

• Coinbase: $1.4T
• Hyperliquid: $2.6T

That’s nearly 2x Coinbase’s volume… from an onchain exchange. And the market is noticing.

YTD Price Performance:

• Hyperliquid: +31.7%
• Coinbase:… https://t.co/bqWcubvu7O pic.twitter.com/49IWNadjy4

— Artemis (@artemis) February 9, 2026

Hyperliquid Onchain Metrics Raise Questions The crossover also reignited a standards debate about what counts as “real” activity in perpetual DEX markets. Coinglass’s message was that volume alone is a weak KPI unless it reconciles with open interest and liquidations. In a 24-hour snapshot, Hyperliquid posted $3.76 billion volume, $4.05 billion open interest, and $122.96 million liquidations. Aster showed $2.76 billion volume, $927 million open interest, and $7.2 million liquidations, while Lighter recorded $1.81 billion volume, $731 million open interest, and $3.34 million liquidations. Coinglass said the low-liquidation profiles can raise questions about incentives, self-trading, or reporting methodology differences.

Category data in the report still shows centralized derivatives towering over onchain venues, even as Hyperliquid leads its segment. The operational takeaway is that onchain perps are scaling quickly, but within a much larger futures arena that sets the global price of risk. CoinGecko data put Hyperliquid above $6.5 billion in 24-hour trading volume and leading 24-hour open interest, while total perpetual DEX volume reached $22.6 billion. In the broader derivatives category, Binance Futures posted more than $56 billion in 24-hour volume and open interest, followed by Bybit with nearly $16 billion, as total derivatives volume hit $500 billion.

Performance dispersion added narrative fuel to the flow story. Markets are increasingly pricing Hyperliquid as a benchmark for onchain derivatives momentum rather than a niche DeFi venue. The report highlighted year-to-date performance of +31.7% for Hyperliquid versus a 27% drop in Coinbase shares, a gap of more than 58% in weeks. Among 195 exchanges, Coinbase remains the second-largest by volume after Binance, with Bybit and OKX close behind, but the notional crossover underscores that liquidity can migrate when product design and distribution align. For allocators, it raises fresh diligence on data quality and venue resilience.

Ethereum price action is showing growing downside risk as weakening liquidity and fragile rebounds increase the probability of a deeper rotation toward the $900 range low.

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Short-term bounces lack conviction, suggesting rallies may be corrective rather than trend-changing Liquidity dynamics favor a downside sweep, with clean lows still attracting price Volatility likely to expand, if balance breaks and price seeks deeper acceptance levels Ethereum (ETH) price continues to trade in a vulnerable position, hovering around a critical support zone known as the point of control (POC). While short-term relief bounces have emerged on lower timeframes, these moves have lacked meaningful bullish follow-through. As a result, Ethereum remains exposed to further downside pressure, particularly as untested liquidity continues to build beneath current price levels.

From a broader market-structure perspective, the ongoing consolidation appears less like accumulation and more like a pause before a continuation. Unless buyers can decisively reclaim control, the risk of a deeper corrective move below $1,000 remains firmly in play.

Ethereum price key technical points Ethereum is trading at the point of control, a critical balance level Low-volume bounces signal weak demand, raising bull trap risk Untapped liquidity sits below range lows, increasing downside probability ETHUSDT (1W) Chart, Source: TradingView Ethereum’s recent bounce from the point of control has been shallow and short-lived. On the lower timeframes, price has shown temporary stabilization, but these moves have not been supported by strong bullish volume. In trending markets, sustainable reversals typically require expanding participation and aggressive buying, neither of which is currently present.

This type of weak rebound often signals a potential bull trap, in which the price briefly moves higher before rolling over and resuming the dominant trend. As long as Ethereum fails to reclaim higher resistance levels with conviction, short-term rallies remain vulnerable to rejection.

Liquidity below price remains unresolved One of the most important factors influencing Ethereum’s downside risk is the presence of untouched liquidity beneath current price levels. Clean lows remain intact below the market, suggesting that stop-loss orders and resting sell-side liquidity are concentrated beneath support.

Markets naturally gravitate toward areas of liquidity, particularly during corrective or range-bound conditions. Until this liquidity is addressed, Ethereum remains susceptible to a rotation lower, designed to flush out weak positioning and rebalance the market structure.

Loss of point of control signals expansion risk The point of control represents the price level at which the most trading activity occurs and often acts as a stabilizing force during consolidation phases. However, once the price loses the POC on a closing basis, it typically signals a shift from balance to imbalance.

If Ethereum decisively loses this level, the probability of an accelerated move increases. In this context, that would likely mean a capitulation-style rotation lower as price seeks the next major area of acceptance. Historically, such moves tend to be swift and volatile, particularly when liquidity below price remains untested.

$900 range low comes into focus From a high-timeframe perspective, the next major downside target sits near the $900 level. This zone aligns with the value area low and the lower boundary of Ethereum’s broader trading range. Previous interactions with this region have resulted in strong reactions, making it a critical area for potential stabilization or reversal.

A move toward $900 would likely coincide with heightened volatility and emotional selling, characteristics often associated with capitulation events. While such a move may appear bearish in the short term, it could ultimately serve as a necessary reset before a more sustainable base can form.

What to expect in the coming price action From a technical, price-action, and market-structure perspective, Ethereum remains at risk of trading below $1,000 if current support fails.

The combination of weak bounce attempts, unresolved liquidity, and the potential loss of the point of control favors downside continuation toward the $900 range low.

For this outlook to improve, Ethereum would need to regain control with strong volume confirmation and demonstrate acceptance above higher value areas.

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New Coinbase Derivatives contracts follow IBKR’s January stablecoin rollout, expanding its digital asset offerings in regulated markets.

Interactive Brokers, a global electronic brokerage firm, is expanding its crypto futures lineup through a partnership with Coinbase Derivatives, the CFTC-regulated futures arm of the digital asset exchange.

The collaboration introduces nano-sized contracts for Bitcoin and Ether, designed to lower capital requirements for traders seeking exposure to crypto derivatives without committing to full-sized positions.

The move comes amid IBKR’s broader push into crypto markets. In mid-January, the brokerage enabled stablecoin funding, allowing clients to deposit USDC and other regulated stablecoins.

The combination of stablecoin infrastructure and perpetual-style derivatives marks a strategic shift for IBKR, which has traditionally focused on equities and traditional assets.

CEO Milan Galik said the new contracts offer lower capital requirements and flexible exposure, adding that nano sizing helps traders manage positions with greater precision. Coinbase Institutional Co-CEO Greg Tusar called the rollout a step toward broadening access to crypto derivatives in a secure environment.