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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - February 9, 2026) - Levi & Korsinsky notifies investors that it has commenced an investigation into Boston Scientific Corporation ("Boston Scientific Corporation") (NYSE: BSX) concerning potential violations of the federal securities laws.

On February 4, 2026, Boston Scientific reported fourth-quarter 2025 results. While the company exceeded analyst expectations for earnings per share and total revenue, its electrophysiology segment reported sales of $890 million, approximately $43 million below the $933 million consensus estimate. The EP segment has been positioned as the primary growth engine for the company, driven by its FARAPULSE pulsed field ablation system and related cardiac rhythm management products.

The electrophysiology market represents one of the fastest-growing areas in cardiovascular medicine, with pulsed field ablation technology emerging as a potential replacement for traditional thermal ablation procedures. Boston Scientific entered this market through its acquisition of Farapulse in 2021 and has invested heavily in expanding manufacturing capacity and physician training programs. The company projected that global PFA penetration would reach 50% by the end of 2025 and grow to approximately 80% by 2028.

During the Q3 2025 earnings call on October 22, 2025, CEO Mike Mahoney stated the company was "guiding to organic growth of 11% to 13% for fourth quarter '25" and expressed that the company was "incredibly proud of our EP performance, with third quarter sales growing 63%." The company had emphasized EP growth rates of 94% in Q2 2025 and 63% in Q3 2025.

During the first Q&A exchange following the Q4 2025 earnings release, analysts noted the street was expecting approximately 25% EP growth for the quarter. Management's discussion indicated confidence in only approximately 15% growth going forward, representing a significant gap between market expectations and the company's internal outlook.

Following the earnings release, BSX shares fell 17.5% with the stock reaching a 52-week low of $75.50.

If you suffered a loss on your Boston Scientific Corporation securities and would like to explore a potential recovery under the federal securities laws, Learn More About the Investigation or contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at [email protected] or call (212)363-7500 to speak to our team of experienced shareholder advocates.

WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, Levi & Korsinsky LLP has established itself as a nationally-recognized securities litigation firm that has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. The firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States. Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.

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Remote-First-Company/SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--For America's most anticipated football game, Coinbase designed a shared, high-energy karaoke experience for its community to participate in together.

VANCOUVER, BC, /PRNewswire/ -- Abitibi Metals Corp. (CSE:AMQ) (OTCQB:AMQFF) has taken a major step forward in establishing itself as a serious emerging copper-gold developer in Québec's Abitibi Greenstone Belt.

The updated estimate shows a 124% increase in total mineral resources since Abitibi optioned the project in 2023, reflecting the results of successive drilling campaigns completed over the past two years. 

Abitibi Metals Delivers 12.83% CuEq at B26 as High-Grade Zone Continues to Grow The update expands the Indicated resource to 13.0 million tonnes (Mt) grading 2.1% copper equivalent (CuEq) and defines an additional 12.3 Mt Inferred resources grading 2.2% CuEq, bringing total defined resources to more than 25 Mt.

According to the company, the growth in tonnage has been achieved while maintaining consistent grades across the deposit, a key objective outlined when Abitibi acquired its interest in B26.

A Resource That Has Crossed an Important Threshold

The updated mineral resource estimate for the B26 deposit is supported by a substantially expanded technical database, incorporating 356 drill holes totaling 172,164 metres of drilling. This includes 102 drill holes completed by Abitibi Metals Corp. (CSE:AMQ) (OTCQB:AMQFF) in 2024 and 2025, as well as 191 holes previously drilled by SOQUEM, a subsidiary of Investissement Québec.

Within the Indicated category, resources increased 14% to 13.0 million tonnes, up from 11.3 million tonnes in the prior estimate. The Indicated resource grades 1.2% copper, 1.2% zinc, 0.44 g/t gold, and 30.8 g/t silver, equivalent to 2.1% copper equivalent and 2.8 g/t gold equivalent. 

On a contained metal basis, the Indicated resource includes approximately 340 million pounds of copper, 332 million pounds of zinc, 184 thousand ounces of gold, and 12.8 million ounces of silver, or 595 million pounds of copper equivalent and 1.2 million ounces of gold equivalent.

The estimate also includes 67,842 assays with an average sample length of 1.20 metres, forming the basis of the current geological model. The mineral resource was estimated using an underground mining scenario with an in-situ cut-off value of US$100 per tonne, based on long-term metal price assumptions and established processing recoveries.

Approximately 9% of the tonnage increase in the updated estimate is attributable to revised commodity price assumptions, with the balance driven by additional drilling and the lateral and vertical extension of existing mineralized zones. The effective date of the mineral resource estimate is January 1, 2026, and the estimate was prepared in accordance with NI 43-101 and CIM standards.

Growth Across All Metals, Not Just Tonnage

In addition to increased tonnage, the updated resource reflects material growth in contained metal across all reported commodities compared with the prior estimate.

Contained copper increased by 40%, gold by 22%, silver by 21%, and zinc by 9%. These increases reflect continued expansion of the polymetallic system across both Indicated and Inferred resource categories.

The resource estimate was completed using conservative underground cut-off assumptions and long-term pricing inputs, consistent with prior estimates.

Mineralization Remains Open With Drilling Momentum Building

Despite the increase in defined resources, mineralization at B26 remains open both laterally and at depth. The current estimate is based on drilling concentrated within established zones, leaving multiple areas available for further step-out and down-plunge drilling.

Abitibi Metals Corp. (CSE:AMQ) (OTCQB:AMQFF) has commenced a fully funded 40,000-metre Phase 4 drill program, which includes a winter drilling campaign of approximately 15,000 to 20,000 metres. Drilling is expected to continue through 2026.

A Cornerstone Asset in the Abitibi Greenstone Belt

B26 is located just seven kilometres from the former Selbaie mine, placing it within an established mining district with access to infrastructure, skilled labor, and a long history of successful development.

The deposit has now reached a level of scale and continuity that supports its advancement as a cornerstone copper-gold VMS asset within the Abitibi Greenstone Belt. As the resource continues to grow, B26 increasingly anchors Abitibi Metals' broader strategy of building a high-quality portfolio focused on Québec.

About Abitibi Metals Corp.

Abitibi Metals Corp. is dedicated to acquiring and exploring mineral properties within Quebec, with a particular emphasis on high-quality base and precious metal assets that offer significant potential for growth and expansion.

The company's flagship B26 Polymetallic project, which has been optioned from SOQUEM, hosts a substantial and growing resource base.

The B26 project is strategically located just 7 kilometres southeast of the formerly producing Selbaie mine. This proximity provides the project with access to key infrastructure required for potential mine development.

In addition to the B26 Deposit, Abitibi's portfolio includes the Beschefer Gold project, historical drilling has identified four notable, historical intercepts with a metal factor of over 100 g/t gold highlighted by 55.63 g/t gold over 5.57 metres (BE13-038) and 13.07 g/t gold over 8.75 metres (BE12-014) amongst four modelled zones.  These promising findings highlight the potential for further gold discoveries within the project area.

About SOQUEM:

SOQUEM, a mineral exploration company and subsidiary of Investissement Québec, is dedicated to promoting the exploration, discovery and development of mining properties in Quebec. SOQUEM also contributes to maintaining strong local economies. Proud partner and ambassador for the development of Quebec's mineral wealth, SOQUEM relies on innovation, research and strategic minerals to be well-positioned for the future. 

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD

Jonathon Deluce, Chief Executive Officer 

For more information, please call +1 226-271-5170, email [email protected], or visit https://www.abitibimetals.com. 

The Company also maintains an active presence on various social media platforms to keep stakeholders and the general public informed and encourages shareholders and interested parties to follow and engage with the Company through the following channels to stay updated with the latest news, industry insights, and corporate announcements:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/AbitibiMetals

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/abitibi-metals-corp-amq-c/

Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Forward-looking statement:

This news release contains certain statements, which may constitute "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking information involves statements that are not based on historical information but rather relate to future operations, strategies, financial results or other developments on the B26 Project or otherwise. Forward-looking information is necessarily based upon estimates and assumptions, which are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond the Company's control and many of which, regarding future business decisions, are subject to change. These uncertainties and contingencies can affect actual results and could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made by or on the Company's behalf. Although Abitibi has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results to differ from those anticipated, estimated or intended. All factors should be considered carefully, and readers should not place undue reliance on Abitibi's forward-looking information. Generally, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "expects," "estimates," "anticipates," or variations of such words and phrases (including negative and grammatical variations) or statements that certain actions, events or results "may," "could," "might" or "occur.  Mineral exploration and development are highly speculative and are characterized by a number of significant inherent risks, which may result in the inability of the Company to successfully develop current or proposed projects for commercial, technical, political, regulatory or financial reasons, or if successfully developed, may not remain economically viable for their mine life owing to any of the foregoing reasons, among others. There is no assurance that the Company will be successful in achieving commercial mineral production and the likelihood of success must be considered in light of the stage of operations.

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6) This document contains forward-looking information and forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable Canadian and United States securities legislation, (collectively, "forward-looking statements"), which reflect management's expectations regarding Abitibi Metals Corp.'s future growth, future business plans and opportunities, expected activities, and other statements about future events, results or performance. Wherever possible, words such as "predicts", "projects", "targets", "plans", "expects", "does not expect", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "anticipate" or "does not anticipate", "believe", "intend" and similar expressions or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved, or the negative or grammatical variation thereof or other variations thereof, or comparable terminology have been used to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include, among other things, statements relating to: (a) revenue generating potential with respect to Abitibi Metals Corp.'s industry; (b) market opportunity; (c) Abitibi Metals Corp.'s business plans and strategies; (d) services that Abitibi Metals Corp. intends to offer; (e) Abitibi Metals Corp.'s milestone projections and targets; (f) Abitibi Metals Corp.'s expectations regarding receipt of approval for regulatory applications; (g) Abitibi Metals Corp.'s intentions to expand into other jurisdictions including the timeline expectations relating to those expansion plans; and (h) Abitibi Metals Corp.'s expectations with regarding its ability to deliver shareholder value. Forward-looking statements are not a guarantee of future performance and are based upon a number of estimates and assumptions of management in light of management's experience and perception of trends, current conditions and expected developments, as well as other factors that management believes to be relevant and reasonable in the circumstances, as of the date of this document including, without limitation, assumptions about: (a) the ability to raise any necessary additional capital on reasonable terms to execute Abitibi Metals Corp.'s business plan; (b) that general business and economic conditions will not change in a material adverse manner; (c) Abitibi Metals Corp.'s ability to procure equipment and operating supplies in sufficient quantities and on a timely basis; (d) Abitibi Metals Corp.'s ability to enter into contractual arrangements with additional parties; (e) the accuracy of budgeted costs and expenditures; (f) Abitibi Metals Corp.'s ability to attract and retain skilled personnel; (g) political and regulatory stability; (h) the receipt of governmental, regulatory and third-party approvals, licenses and permits on favorable terms; (i) changes in applicable legislation; (j) stability in financial and capital markets; and (k) expectations regarding the level of disruption to as a result of CV-19. Such forward-looking information involves a variety of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual plans, intentions, activities, results, performance or achievements of Abitibi Metals Corp. to be materially different from any future plans, intentions, activities, results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks include, without limitation: (a) Abitibi Metals Corp.'s operations could be adversely affected by possible future government legislation, policies and controls or by changes in applicable laws and regulations; (b) public health crises such as CV-19 may adversely impact Abitibi Metals Corp.'s business; (c) the volatility of global capital markets; (d) political instability and changes to the regulations governing Abitibi Metals Corp.'s business operations (e) Abitibi Metals Corp. may be unable to implement its growth strategy; and (f) increased competition.

Except as required by law, Abitibi Metals Corp. undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future event or otherwise, after the date on which the statements are made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. Neither does Abitibi Metals Corp. nor any of its representatives make any representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy, sufficiency or completeness of the information in this document. Neither Abitibi Metals Corp. nor any of its representatives shall have any liability whatsoever, under contract, tort, trust or otherwise, to you or any person resulting from the use of the information in this document by you or any of your representatives or for omissions from the information in this document.

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8) The technical information contained in articles and videos produced for this campaign has been reviewed and approved by Martin Demers, P.Geo., OGQ No. 770 at Abitibi Metals Corp. as the Qualified Person for the Company as defined in National Instrument 43-101.

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Contact:
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Jonathon Deluce
Abitibi Metals Corp.
[email protected]

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Agreement will leverage Evinova’s innovative AI-native platform to improve trial design, accelerate timelines, and enhance cost efficiency

BAAR, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Evinova today announced that Bristol Myers Squibb has signed an agreement to optimize clinical trials with Evinova’s AI-native clinical development platform. Under the terms of the agreement, Bristol Myers Squibb will deploy the Cost Optimizer module of Evinova’s Study Designer across the company’s global portfolio, harnessing advanced artificial intelligence to improve insight-driven decision making, identify productivity opportunities, and unlock more efficient trial designs that accelerate innovation and improve experience for sites and patients.

This partnership will harness advanced artificial intelligence to improve insight-driven decision making, identify productivity opportunities, and unlock more efficient trial designs that accelerate innovation and improve experience for sites and patients.

Share “Drug development is changing rapidly, and life science companies need partners who bring both AI leadership and clinical development expertise to successfully drive transformation,” said Cristina Duran, President of Evinova. “Evinova, founded by pharma for pharma, combines AI innovation with deep industry insight to reimagine clinical development. We’re thrilled to collaborate with Bristol Myers Squibb to drive efficiencies in drug development and accelerate breakthroughs for patients.”

“Transforming clinical development is not just an opportunity; it is an urgent necessity,” said Cristian Massacesi, MD, EVP, Chief Medical Officer & Head of Development at Bristol Myers Squibb. “For years, developing medicines has taken too long, cost too much money, and mostly resulted in failure. Digital tools and AI can help us overcome these limitations and lay the foundation for better health outcomes for countless individuals in the years to come. The decisions we make now will shape the future of medicine, accelerate progress and ensure that the benefits of scientific advancement reach those who need them most.”

Enhancing Value with Evinova’s AI-Native Platform Solutions

Evinova's industry-leading AI-native platform for clinical development harnesses agentic AI to enhance study design, streamlines processes through collaboration and enables seamless digital data flow in USDM standards. The platform also incorporates robust controls and safeguards to ensure the responsible integration of AI into clinical development. The end-to-end platform is globally scaled and brings together functionality that has delivered hundreds of millions of dollars in multi-year savings for customers.

Complementing the trial optimization solutions, Evinova’s Unified Trial Solution integrates critical study elements into an improved, connected trial experience for sponsors, sites and patients. The Unified Trial Solution app seamlessly integrates eCOA with telehealth and connected devices for remote patient monitoring (RPM) for toxicity management, removing friction points and enabling robust data collection for novel endpoints and innovative trial designs. Evinova’s human-centered approach to product development incorporates input from patients and trial site teams, evidenced by industry-leading eCOA compliance metrics and user engagement scores.

Solutions on Evinova’s AI platform are proven to accelerate timelines, reduce costs, improve data quality, enhance patient experiences, reduce the duration of adverse events and ultimately achieve better outcomes.

Partner with Us to Advance Clinical Development

Evinova invites forward-thinking organizations to join us in redefining a future where clinical development is faster, more efficient, and truly patient-centric. Pharma, biotech and CROs interested in working with us can reach out here.

About Evinova

Evinova empowers life science leaders to accelerate better health outcomes. Purpose-built by healthcare for healthcare, Evinova delivers intelligently designed digital and AI-native solutions that optimize the entire clinical development lifecycle from end to end. With proven outcomes published in Nature Medicine, Evinova’s solutions and strategies have demonstrated up to 60% improvement in patient experience, 6-month acceleration in trial delivery, and 32% reduction in costs. Evinova is a separate health tech company within the AstraZeneca group. Learn more about Evinova at www.evinova.com or on social media @Evinova.

, /PRNewswire/ -- Peijia Medical Limited (HKEX: 9996) today announced that it has formally submitted the European Union Medical Device Regulation (EU MDR) CE Mark registration application for its internally developed GeminiOne Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair (TEER) System for the treatment of mitral regurgitation, with HighLife SAS being the Company's European partner.

The CE Mark submission represents a significant milestone in Peijia Medical's globalization strategy and underscores the Company's continued commitment to expanding its presence in major international markets.

GeminiOne is a novel TEER device internally developed by the Company. The system features a unique sliding groove mechanism that enables a longer coaptation length while maintaining a smaller implant size and delivery system. It also incorporates an independent leaflet grasping design intended to reduce procedural complexity, an auto-locking mechanism that helps prevent repeated locking and unlocking during the procedure, and a multi-angular detachment capability that allows the device to accommodate a wider range of anatomical variations. The design of the System has been patented globally and has obtained clearance through multiple freedom-to-operate (FTO) analyses.

In addition to the EU submission, the registration application for GeminiOne has been accepted by the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) of the People's Republic of China and is currently under review. The system has also received Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (U.S. FDA) to conduct an Early Feasibility Study (EFS) in the United States.

Peijia Medical will continue to actively advance regulatory registrations in China and Europe, aiming to bring safe and effective treatment options to patients with mitral regurgitation at the earliest practicable opportunity.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements related to product availability, clinical development, and commercialization plans. Actual results may differ due to regulatory, clinical, or market factors.

Regulatory Notice

The GeminiOne TEER System is currently under clinical and regulatory evaluation and has not been approved for commercial sale in any country or region.

About the Company

Peijia Medical (9996.HK) was established in 2012 and is headquartered in Suzhou, China. Peijia Medical focuses on the high-growth interventional procedural medical device market in China and aims to become a world-renowned medical device platform that provides comprehensive treatment solutions for structural heart and neurovascular diseases. The Company now has four TAVR systems and nearly twenty neurointerventional devices registered in China and various innovative product candidates at different stages of development. For more information about Peijia visit peijiamedical.com/about.

SOURCE Peijia Medical

WISeKey’s WISe.Art and GMA Once Again Revolutionize the Future of Art and Technology in an Extraordinary Event in Venice

Geneva, Switzerland, February 9, 2026 – WISeKey International Holding Ltd (“WISeKey”) (SIX: WIHN, NASDAQ: WKEY), a leading global cybersecurity, blockchain, and IoT company, today announces that its subsidiary, WISe.Art which focuses on trusted blockchain NFTs and operates the WISe.ART marketplace for secure NFT transactions, and Global Market of Artification (GMA) is an innovative company, focused on offering NFT services, will be organizing Art&DeepTech Convergence, an international event and exhibition that will mark a new, fundamental milestone in the convergence of art, advanced technologies, and space in Venice, Italy in September 2026. Venice, cradle of the Renaissance and historic crossroads of cultures, will become the global laboratory of a new creative era, where technological innovation is placed at the service of artistic expression and human values.

A Technological Infrastructure Serving Artistic Creation
Art&DeepTech Convergence is built upon a next-generation technological infrastructure integrating generative artificial intelligence, cognitive robotics, advanced blockchain, certified tokenization, post-quantum cybersecurity, and satellite connectivity. The event will demonstrate how these technologies do not replace the artist, but rather amplify creative capacity, protect artworks, and enable global dissemination.

Both digital and physical artworks will be registered and protected through certified digital identity systems, ensuring authenticity, traceability, copyright protection, and continuity over time, even within digital and decentralized environments.

Art in Space: The WISeSat Constellation as a New Cultural Frontier
A defining feature of the event will be the Art in Space program, which leverages WISeKey’s WISeSat satellite constellation as an orbital cultural infrastructure. WISeSat, another subsidiary of WISeKey, focuses on space technology for secure satellite communication, specifically for IoT applications. Through secure end-to-end connections and certified transmission systems, selected artistic content will be associated with space missions, creating a symbolic and technological archive of 21st-century art.

Space thus becomes not only a technological domain, but a new narrative and cultural space, where art takes on a universal and intergenerational dimension.

WISeRobots and Human-Centric Artificial Intelligence
Within the exhibition spaces, WISeRobots will operate as intelligent cultural mediators, powered by conversational AI models trained on artistic, historical, and critical content. These robots will be able to engage in dialogue with visitors, adapt language to context, facilitate interactions during round tables, and collect real-time feedback, transforming the visit into a personalized and dynamic experience.

The AI employed will follow a human-centric and ethical approach, designed to enhance cultural diversity, creativity, and critical thinking.

Digital Immersion and AI-Generated Environments
The exhibition journey will include advanced digital immersion environments generated by AI and accessed through multisensory installations. Images, sounds, data, and narratives will be created and transformed in real time, giving rise to evolving artistic universes in which the visitor is not a passive observer, but an integral part of the artwork.

These environments represent a new exhibition paradigm: art as a living system, capable of reacting, learning, and evolving over time.

Renaissance Coin and Artech Fund: Technology and Cultural Finance
During the event, the Renaissance Coin, based on secure and sustainable blockchain technologies, and the Artech Fund, a fund dedicated to supporting high-tech artistic projects, will be launched. Together, these initiatives introduce new models of transparent cultural finance, enabling artists to access global resources and allowing investors to actively participate in the development of the art of the future.

A Global Platform of Artists and Innovators
Thousands of artists already active on the WISe.ART platform will take part in the event, presenting works that integrate AI, data, robotics, and immersive media. Venice will thus become the physical hub of a global creative network, where technology enables collaboration, inclusion, and the protection of artistic value on a worldwide scale.

Venice 2026: A Technological and Human Renaissance
With Art&DeepTech Convergence, WISe.ART and GMA affirm a clear vision: the future of art passes through technology, but remains profoundly human. Venice 2026 will stand as the symbol of a new Renaissance, where space, artificial intelligence, digital security, and creativity converge to build a more open, secure, and universal cultural future.

About WISe.ART
WISe.ART is a convergence platform at the intersection of art, technology, and trust, designed to redefine how digital art is created, protected, distributed, and preserved over time. Built on WISeKey’s deep expertise in cybersecurity, digital identity, and blockchain technologies, WISe.ART offers a secure and sovereign NFT ecosystem connecting artists, collectors, cultural institutions, and technology innovators worldwide.

At its core, WISe.ART ensures the provenance, authenticity, and longevity of digital artworks by embedding trusted digital identities and cryptographic certificates directly into each creation. These protections are further strengthened through post-quantum cryptography, leveraging SEALSQ’s quantum-resistant technologies to future-proof artworks against the next generation of cyber threats and quantum computing attacks.

WISe.ART also introduces a unique dimension of satellite-enabled art connectivity through the WISeSat constellation, enabling art projects that are globally accessible, resilient, and independent of traditional terrestrial networks. This allows artists and institutions to deploy, synchronize, and authenticate digital artworks across borders, remote locations, exhibitions, and even space-enabled installations, ensuring continuous availability and sovereign data control.

Beyond a marketplace, WISe.ART acts as a living laboratory for the convergence of art and advanced technologies, combining blockchain, AI, robotics, satellite communications, and quantum-safe security. It empowers artists to explore new creative frontiers while providing collectors and institutions with absolute confidence that the artworks they acquire are secure, verifiable, tamper-proof, and enduring.

By merging human creativity with trusted, post-quantum and space-based digital infrastructure, WISe.ART lays the foundation for a new cultural era, where art is not only created for the future, but protected for it.

About GMA:
Global Market of Artification (GMA) is an innovative company, focused on offering NFT services. GMA offers a unique tokenisation experience, enabling a new form of investment in world-renowned artworks. The platform enables the creation of an NFT that represents the digital rights of the artwork granted by the artwork’s owner through a legal contract. All the transactions are managed by the underlying Ethereum Blockchain.

About WISeKey

WISeKey International Holding Ltd (“WISeKey”, SIX: WIHN; Nasdaq: WKEY) is a global leader in cybersecurity, digital identity, and IoT solutions platform. It operates as a Swiss-based holding company through several operational subsidiaries, each dedicated to specific aspects of its technology portfolio. The subsidiaries include (i) SEALSQ Corp (Nasdaq: LAES), which focuses on semiconductors, PKI, and post-quantum technology products, (ii) WISeKey SA which specializes in RoT and PKI solutions for secure authentication and identification in IoT, Blockchain, and AI, (iii) WISeSat AG which focuses on space technology for secure satellite communication, specifically for IoT applications, (iv) WISe.ART Corp which focuses on trusted blockchain NFTs and operates the WISe.ART marketplace for secure NFT transactions, and (v) SEALCOIN AG which focuses on decentralized physical internet with DePIN technology and house the development of the SEALCOIN platform.

Each subsidiary contributes to WISeKey’s mission of securing the internet while focusing on their respective areas of research and expertise. Their technologies seamlessly integrate into the comprehensive WISeKey platform. WISeKey secures digital identity ecosystems for individuals and objects using Blockchain, AI, and IoT technologies. With over 1.6 billion microchips deployed across various IoT sectors, WISeKey plays a vital role in securing the Internet of Everything. The company’s semiconductors generate valuable Big Data that, when analyzed with AI, enable predictive equipment failure prevention. Trusted by the OISTE/WISeKey cryptographic Root of Trust, WISeKey provides secure authentication and identification for IoT, Blockchain, and AI applications. The WISeKey Root of Trust ensures the integrity of online transactions between objects and people. For more information on WISeKey’s strategic direction and its subsidiary companies, please visit www.wisekey.com.

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I initiate BridgeBio with a Neutral rating and a $74 target price, reflecting balanced opportunity and risk. ATTR-CM launch of Attruby reduces binary risk, but commercial sustainability and pricing durability remain uncertain amid competitive pressures. Pipeline assets like encaleret and BBP-418 offer optionality but lack near-term cash flow and face regulatory hurdles.

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MILAN, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Italy's second-largest bank UniCredit (CRDI.MI), opens new tab said it aimed to lift its profit to 11 billion euros ($13 billion) this year, after topping analysts' forecasts for 2025 with earnings boosted by stakes in rivals bought under CEO Andrea Orcel's expansion strategy.

UniCredit, which had previously guided for a net profit of 10 billion euros in 2027, said on Monday it had an ambition to get to 13 billion euros in 2028 with "exceptional" average growth of 7% a year in 2026 to 2028.

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UniCredit has spent billions of euros from its large excess cash reserves to become the main shareholder in Germany's Commerzbank (CBKG.DE), opens new tab and Greece's Alpha Bank (ACBr.AT), opens new tab, though it has stopped short of full takeovers.

Under the leadership of Orcel, a veteran dealmaker, UniCredit has also invested, sometimes temporarily, in other financial institutions in what Mediobanca Securities analysts have dubbed a "game of stakes".

The bank, which also has large operations in Germany, Austria and eastern Europe, posted a net profit of 2.17 billion euros for the fourth quarter, benefiting from 336 million euros of tax credits from past losses to surpass a bank-gathered average analyst forecast of 1.96 billion euros.

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Feb 9 (Reuters) - Chemicals company DSM-Firmenich (DSFIR.AS), opens new tab has agreed to sell its Animal Nutrition & Health business to CVC Capital (CVC.AS), opens new tab for an enterprise value of around 2.2 billion euros ($2.6 billion), it said on Monday.

DSM-Firmenich said it would receive about 1.2 billion euros as part of the deal, with a potential further earn out of 500 million euros. It will retain a 20% stake in the divested business.

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The deal follows the sale of its feed enzymes activities for 1.5 billion euros in 2025 and "marks the final strategic step for dsm-firmenich to become a fully focused consumer company active in nutrition, health, and beauty", the company said in a press release.

The divestment, which is expected to be closed at the end of 2026, will result in a non-cash impairment of around 1.9 billion euros before taxes in 2025, with cash tax, transaction and separation costs of 200 million euros expected in 2026, DSM-Firmenich said.

The company also said it planned to launch a 500-million-euro share buyback programme in the first quarter of 2026.

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09 February 2026 - Falcon Oil & Gas Ltd. (TSXV: FO, AIM: FOG) will hold a special meeting of shareholders at the Conrad Hotel, Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2, Ireland on 11 March 2026 at 4:00 p.m. (Dublin time). At the Meeting, Shareholders will be asked to vote on the previously announced plan of arrangement which provides for the acquisition by Tamboran Resources Corporation (“Tamboran”), through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, of all of the equity interests of Falcon’s subsidiaries for consideration consisting of 6,537,503 shares of Tamboran common stock and US$23.7 million.

A complete notice of meeting, management information circular and related documents are now available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and Falcon’s website at www.falconoilandgas.com and are being sent to shareholders of record as at 26 January 2026. Shareholders are urged to read this information carefully and, if you require assistance, to consult your tax, financial, legal or other professional advisors.

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PARIS, Feb. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today announced the appointment of Mustapha Labassi as a Senior Managing Director in the Transaction Services practice within the Corporate Finance & Restructuring segment.

Mr. Labassi, who is based in Paris, brings more than 15 years of experience across the M&A life cycle and an extensive track record in financial due diligence on both buy-side and sell-side transactions. He has advised French private equity firms, large European corporations and investors on domestic and cross-border deals across Europe and French-speaking African countries. Mr. Labassi’s expertise also spans a range of sectors, with a particular focus on healthcare, technology, media, telecommunications, software and business services.

In his role at FTI Consulting, Mr. Labassi will support the growth of the firm’s financial due diligence and deal capabilities in France and advise clients on mergers and acquisition (“M&A”) transactions across multiple industries.

“Our clients’ success drives everything we do, which is why we are investing in our end-to-end transactional expertise and strengthening our teams in key European markets,” said Rustom Kharegat, Co-Leader of Global Transactions at FTI Consulting. “Mustapha’s technical expertise and leadership will be a huge asset to our Transaction Services practice, building our offering and enabling us to deliver even more value to clients in France and globally.”

Prior to joining FTI Consulting, Mr. Labassi was an M&A Director at Ergéa, a pan-European healthcare group. Before that he was a partner in Deloitte’s M&A transaction services team in Paris.

Commenting on his appointment, Mr. Labassi said, “With ongoing market volatility and geopolitical uncertainty, M&A deals are riskier, more complex and harder to get over the line. That is why expert financial due diligence and analysis are key factors in helping clients make informed decisions. I’m excited to join FTI Consulting, where I look forward to supporting clients throughout the deal process and contributing to the future growth of the firm’s transactional team.”

Raphael Miolane, a Senior Managing Director in the Corporate Finance & Restructuring segment in France at FTI Consulting, added, “Mustapha’s appointment marks a strategic expansion of our transactional capabilities in France in response to client demand. Private equity and corporate clients rely on meticulous due diligence and sound M&A advisory support to navigate complex deals. With Mustapha on board, we will deliver the insights that they need to make confident decisions and realise opportunities.”

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Iris Coleman Feb 09, 2026 05:09

BNB trades at $641 with oversold RSI at 26.20, suggesting potential bounce toward $750-$800 in coming weeks despite bearish momentum signals.

BNB Price Prediction Summary • Short-term target (1 week): $680-$700 • Medium-term forecast (1 month): $750-$800 range
• Bullish breakout level: $662.92 • Critical support: $621.52

Binance Coin (BNB) is currently navigating through oversold territory, presenting both risks and opportunities for traders as we analyze the latest technical indicators and market dynamics.

What Crypto Analysts Are Saying About Binance Coin While specific analyst predictions are limited in recent days, historical forecasts from January 2026 suggested BNB could reach between $950 and $1,050 by February 2026. However, the current price action at $641.37 indicates these bullish projections have yet to materialize.

According to on-chain data and technical analysis platforms, BNB's current positioning suggests a potential reversal setup is forming. The token's performance relative to its moving averages and momentum indicators provides mixed signals that warrant careful examination.

BNB Technical Analysis Breakdown The technical landscape for BNB presents a compelling oversold scenario. With the RSI reading at 26.20, Binance Coin has entered deeply oversold territory, historically a precursor to potential price bounces. This extreme reading suggests selling pressure may be nearing exhaustion.

The MACD histogram sits at 0.0000 with both MACD and signal lines converging at -67.85, indicating bearish momentum is potentially stalling. This convergence often precedes trend changes, though confirmation is needed through price action.

BNB's position within the Bollinger Bands tells an important story. At 0.14 on the %B scale, the token is trading very close to the lower band at $582.25, while the middle band (20-day SMA) sits at $789.21. This positioning suggests BNB is significantly undervalued relative to its recent trading range.

Key resistance levels emerge at $652.15 (immediate) and $662.92 (strong), while support levels are established at $631.45 (immediate) and $621.52 (strong). The daily ATR of $52.71 indicates elevated volatility, typical during potential reversal periods.

Binance Coin Price Targets: Bull vs Bear Case Bullish Scenario The bullish case for this BNB price prediction centers on the oversold RSI condition and proximity to Bollinger Band support. A successful bounce from current levels could initially target the immediate resistance at $652.15, representing a 1.7% upside.

Breaking above $662.92 would signal a more significant reversal, potentially propelling BNB toward the 7-day SMA at $663.69. The ultimate bullish target lies near the EMA 12 at $712.86, offering approximately 11% upside from current levels.

For the Binance Coin forecast to turn decisively bullish, BNB would need to reclaim the $700 level and establish it as support, paving the way for a move toward $750-$800 by March 2026.

Bearish Scenario The bearish scenario cannot be ignored, particularly given BNB's position below all major moving averages. The 20-day SMA at $789.21 and 50-day SMA at $849.70 represent significant overhead resistance that could cap any recovery attempts.

A breakdown below the strong support at $621.52 could accelerate selling toward the Bollinger Band lower boundary at $582.25. This would represent a 9% decline from current levels and could trigger further technical selling.

The most concerning bearish scenario would see BNB breaking below $580, which could open the door for a more substantial correction toward $500-$520 levels.

Should You Buy BNB? Entry Strategy The current technical setup suggests a measured approach to BNB accumulation. The oversold RSI condition presents an attractive risk-reward scenario for patient investors willing to accept short-term volatility.

Consider dollar-cost averaging into positions between $630-$650, with initial stops below $615 to limit downside risk. This strategy allows participation in any oversold bounce while maintaining capital preservation principles.

For more aggressive traders, a breakout above $665 with volume confirmation could signal the start of a more substantial recovery, justifying larger position sizes with stops moved to breakeven levels.

Conclusion This BNB price prediction anticipates a recovery toward $750-$800 by March 2026, driven primarily by oversold technical conditions and historical support levels. The confluence of deeply oversold RSI, Bollinger Band positioning, and established support levels creates a foundation for potential upside.

However, investors should remain cautious given the broader bearish momentum and significant overhead resistance. The Binance Coin forecast carries moderate confidence due to mixed technical signals, suggesting position sizing and risk management remain paramount.

This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Cryptocurrency investments carry substantial risk, and past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research before making investment decisions.

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XRP price started a recovery wave above $1.50 but failed near $1.9250. The price is now consolidating and might aim for a fresh move above $1.50.

XRP price started a recovery wave above the $1.420 zone. The price is now trading above $1.40 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $1.4550 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could continue to move up if it settles above $1.50. XRP Price Faces Key Hurdle XRP price remained supported above $1.20 and started a recovery wave, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price was able to climb above $1.250 and $1.320 to enter a short-term positive zone.

There was also a move above the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $1.6320 swing high to the $1.1356 low. The bulls even pushed the price above $1.45 but they struggled to keep the price above $1.50. Besides, there is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $1.4550 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair.

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 $1.4550 level. The first major resistance is near the $1.4660 level. A close above $1.4660 could send the price to $1.50.

Source: XRPUSD on TradingView.com The next hurdle sits at $1.5150 or the 76.4% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $1.6320 swing high to the $1.1356 low. A clear move above the $1.5150 resistance might send the price toward the $1.620 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $1.650 resistance.

Another Drop? If XRP fails to clear the $1.50 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 $1.3850 level.

If there is a downside break and a close below the $1.3850 level, the price might continue to decline toward $1.330. The next major support sits near the $1.320 zone, below which the price could continue lower toward $1.250.

Technical Indicators

Hourly MACD – The MACD for XRP/USD is now gaining pace in the bullish zone.

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

Major Support Levels – $1.40 and $1.3850.

Major Resistance Levels – $1.50 and $1.5150.

Caroline Bishop Feb 09, 2026 05:27

Solana trades at $87.04 with oversold RSI at 29.61 signaling potential bounce. Technical analysis points to $95-100 targets within 2 weeks if key resistance breaks.

SOL Price Prediction Summary • Short-term target (1 week): $92-95 • Medium-term forecast (1 month): $88-105 range
• Bullish breakout level: $90.62 • Critical support: $83.96

What Crypto Analysts Are Saying About Solana While specific analyst predictions from major crypto Twitter influencers are limited in the past 24 hours, recent forecasts from early January 2026 provide valuable context for current SOL price prediction models.

According to recent analyses, Rebeca Moen highlighted Solana's potential upside with targets around $150, noting "key resistance at $142 could unlock 8% upside potential within weeks." However, with SOL currently trading significantly below these levels at $87.04, the market has clearly shifted.

Darius Baruo's previous forecast suggested SOL could reach $162 within weeks, though he acknowledged analyst forecasts ranging "from bearish $30-40 to optimistic $184 levels," highlighting the current market uncertainty.

The CMC AI Forecast projected maximum trading values around $146.76 for January 2026, but current price action suggests these bullish scenarios may need recalibration given the oversold conditions.

SOL Technical Analysis Breakdown Solana's current technical picture presents a mixed but potentially constructive setup for near-term recovery. Trading at $87.04, SOL sits well below all major moving averages, indicating the broader trend remains bearish.

RSI (14): 29.61 - Deeply oversold territory suggests potential bounce MACD: -12.29 - Bearish momentum but histogram at zero indicates possible stabilization Bollinger Bands: SOL trading near lower band ($74.30) with %B at 0.19 The oversold RSI reading of 29.61 represents the most compelling bullish signal in the current setup. Historically, SOL has shown strong bounce tendencies when RSI drops below 30, making this a critical level to monitor.

Price sits 47% below the 200-day SMA ($166.25) Immediate resistance cluster between $88.83-$90.62 Support structure holds above $83.96 Solana Price Targets: Bull vs Bear Case Bullish Scenario A bullish SOL price prediction scenario unfolds if Solana can break above the immediate resistance at $90.62. This level represents the confluence of recent highs and technical resistance that has capped recovery attempts.

RSI bounce from oversold levels (29.61) Reclaim of $90.62 resistance Volume expansion above current $249M daily average

First resistance: $95 (psychological level)

Secondary target: $100-105 (approaching EMA 12) Bearish Scenario The bearish case for this Solana forecast centers on failure to hold current support structures. With all major moving averages showing bearish alignment, any breakdown below $83.96 could accelerate selling.

Break below critical support at $83.96 MACD remaining in negative territory Broader crypto market weakness

Initial support: $80 (psychological level)

Extended target: $75-77 (near Bollinger lower band) Should You Buy SOL? Entry Strategy Current oversold conditions present a tactical opportunity for SOL price prediction traders, though risk management remains paramount.

Conservative entry: Wait for break above $90.62 with volume confirmation Aggressive entry: Current levels ($87-88) with tight stops below $83.96 Dollar-cost averaging: Scale in between $83-90 range

Aggressive traders: $82.50 (below major support)

Conservative approach: $79.00 (swing low protection) Position sizing: Given high volatility (ATR: $9.59), limit exposure to 1-2% of portfolio maximum.

Conclusion This SOL price prediction suggests a cautiously optimistic near-term outlook based on oversold technical conditions. While the broader trend remains bearish with SOL trading well below major moving averages, the RSI reading of 29.61 provides the strongest signal for potential bounce toward $92-95 targets.

The key catalyst will be SOL's ability to reclaim resistance at $90.62, which could open the path to $100+ recovery levels. However, failure to hold support at $83.96 would likely extend the correction toward $75-80.

Confidence Level: Medium - Technical setup favors bounce but broader trend remains challenging.

This Solana forecast is for educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Cryptocurrency investments carry significant risk, and past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider your risk tolerance before making investment decisions.

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Darius Baruo Feb 09, 2026 05:34

DOGE Price Prediction Summary • Short-term target (1 week): $0.105 • Medium-term forecast (1 month): $0.11-$0.12 range • Bullish breakout level: $0.11 • Critical support: $0.09 What Crypto An...

DOGE Price Prediction Summary • Short-term target (1 week): $0.105 • Medium-term forecast (1 month): $0.11-$0.12 range
• Bullish breakout level: $0.11 • Critical support: $0.09

What Crypto Analysts Are Saying About Dogecoin While specific analyst predictions are limited for the current trading period, recent forecasts from late January provide valuable context for our DOGE price prediction. According to Peter Zhang's analysis from January 22, 2026, "Dogecoin trades at $0.12 with neutral RSI and bearish momentum. Technical analysis suggests DOGE price prediction targets $0.16 resistance by month-end despite current consolidation."

Additionally, analyst Darius Baruo noted that "Dogecoin analysts predict DOGE could reach $0.16-$0.175 by month-end despite current consolidation at $0.125." However, these targets appear overly optimistic given current market conditions and technical positioning.

According to on-chain data from major analytics platforms, Dogecoin's current trading pattern suggests a consolidation phase with potential for modest upside movement rather than aggressive bullish targets.

DOGE Technical Analysis Breakdown The current technical landscape for Dogecoin presents a mixed but cautiously optimistic outlook. With DOGE trading at $0.10, the cryptocurrency is experiencing a period of consolidation that could set the stage for the next directional move.

The RSI reading of 32.90 places Dogecoin in neutral territory, though closer to oversold conditions, which historically has provided favorable entry opportunities for swing traders. This RSI level suggests that selling pressure may be exhausting, potentially creating room for upward movement in our Dogecoin forecast.

The MACD histogram at 0.0000 indicates bearish momentum is stalling, while the MACD line at -0.0096 and signal line alignment suggest we're approaching a potential momentum shift. This technical setup often precedes consolidation breaks in either direction.

Bollinger Bands analysis reveals DOGE is positioned at 0.18 on the band spectrum, placing it much closer to the lower band at $0.09 than the upper resistance at $0.14. This positioning typically indicates oversold conditions and potential mean reversion toward the middle band at $0.11.

The moving average structure shows DOGE below all major timeframes (SMA 20 at $0.11, SMA 50 at $0.13, SMA 200 at $0.18), indicating a longer-term bearish trend that needs to be overcome for sustained upward movement.

Dogecoin Price Targets: Bull vs Bear Case Bullish Scenario The primary bullish case for our DOGE price prediction centers on a breakout above the immediate resistance cluster around $0.10-$0.105. Should Dogecoin clear this level with volume confirmation, the next target would be the SMA 20 at $0.11, representing approximately 10% upside potential.

A sustained move above $0.11 would signal technical momentum shift and could propel DOGE toward the $0.12-$0.13 range, aligning with the SMA 50. This scenario requires RSI to move above 40 and MACD to generate a positive crossover signal.

The ultimate bullish target in this timeframe would be a test of the Bollinger Band upper boundary at $0.14, though this would require significant catalyst or broader market momentum to achieve within the next month.

Bearish Scenario The bearish case for this Dogecoin forecast involves a breakdown below the critical support zone at $0.09. This level aligns with both the Bollinger Band lower boundary and represents a significant psychological support level.

A break below $0.09 could trigger additional selling pressure, potentially driving DOGE toward the $0.08-$0.085 range. This scenario would be confirmed by RSI dropping below 30 and increased selling volume.

The most concerning bearish development would be a break of the $0.08 level, which could signal a return to deeper consolidation or continuation of the longer-term downtrend reflected in the moving average positioning.

Should You Buy DOGE? Entry Strategy For traders considering DOGE positions, the current technical setup suggests a patient approach focused on defined risk levels. The optimal entry strategy involves waiting for either a clear breakout above $0.105 resistance or a bounce from the $0.09 support level.

Conservative buyers should consider dollar-cost averaging into positions between $0.095-$0.105, with stop-losses placed below $0.088 to limit downside exposure to approximately 10-12%.

More aggressive traders might wait for momentum confirmation through RSI crossing above 40 or MACD generating a bullish crossover before establishing positions. This approach reduces false breakout risk but may sacrifice optimal entry pricing.

Position sizing should account for DOGE's inherent volatility, with the daily ATR of $0.01 suggesting potential daily moves of 10% or more are common.

Conclusion Our DOGE price prediction suggests moderate upside potential over the next 4-6 weeks, with primary targets in the $0.11-$0.12 range representing realistic expectations given current technical conditions. While earlier analyst forecasts suggested more aggressive targets, the current market structure supports a more measured Dogecoin forecast.

The technical setup favors patient accumulation near current levels, with clear risk management parameters around the $0.09 support zone. Traders should monitor RSI momentum and MACD developments for confirmation of directional bias.

Disclaimer: Cryptocurrency price predictions are inherently speculative and based on technical analysis that can change rapidly. Past performance does not guarantee future results, and all trading carries significant risk of capital loss. Always conduct your own research and never invest more than you can afford to lose.

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Caroline Bishop Feb 09, 2026 05:40

Polygon (MATIC) trades at $0.38 with neutral RSI at 38.00. Technical analysis suggests potential 18-37% recovery to $0.45-$0.52 range within 4-6 weeks if key resistance breaks.

Polygon (MATIC) is showing signs of potential recovery from oversold conditions, with technical indicators suggesting a possible breakout in the coming weeks. Trading at $0.38, MATIC has found support at current levels while displaying neutral momentum that could shift bullish with the right catalysts.

MATIC Price Prediction Summary • Short-term target (1 week): $0.42 • Medium-term forecast (1 month): $0.45-$0.52 range
• Bullish breakout level: $0.43 • Critical support: $0.31

What Crypto Analysts Are Saying About Polygon Recent analyst predictions align on MATIC's recovery potential from current oversold levels. According to Joerg Hiller's February 4th analysis, "Polygon (MATIC) trades at $0.38 with neutral RSI at 38.00. Technical analysis suggests potential recovery to $0.45-$0.52 range within 4-6 weeks if key resistance breaks."

Felix Pinkston echoes this sentiment, noting that "MATIC price prediction shows potential 18-37% recovery to $0.45-$0.52 range within 4-6 weeks as oversold conditions emerge at $0.38 support level." Both analysts identify the same target range, suggesting consensus around Polygon's near-term upside potential.

While specific analyst predictions point toward recovery, on-chain metrics from major data platforms support this bullish thesis as accumulation patterns emerge at current price levels.

MATIC Technical Analysis Breakdown The current technical picture for Polygon presents a mixed but increasingly constructive outlook. With MATIC trading at $0.38, the token sits below all major moving averages, indicating the broader downtrend remains intact. However, several indicators suggest oversold conditions are creating a foundation for recovery.

The RSI at 38.00 sits in neutral territory, having bounced from oversold levels below 30. This provides room for upward momentum without immediately hitting overbought conditions. The MACD histogram at -0.0000 shows bearish momentum has stalled, with the indicator potentially ready to cross into positive territory.

Polygon's position within the Bollinger Bands at 0.2879 indicates the token is trading closer to the lower band ($0.31) than the upper band ($0.56), suggesting oversold conditions. The middle band at $0.43 represents the first major resistance level that MATIC must reclaim to confirm a trend reversal.

Current volatility as measured by the 14-period ATR sits at $0.02, indicating relatively calm trading conditions that could precede a significant directional move.

Polygon Price Targets: Bull vs Bear Case Bullish Scenario In the bullish case, MATIC price prediction models suggest a recovery to the $0.45-$0.52 range represents the most likely upside target. This scenario requires Polygon to break above the SMA 20 at $0.43, which would trigger technical buying and potentially attract momentum traders.

The initial target of $0.45 aligns with the SMA 50, representing a natural resistance level. A break above this could extend the rally toward $0.52, offering 18-37% gains from current levels. For this Polygon forecast to materialize, MATIC needs sustained buying volume above 24-hour averages and broader crypto market support.

Bearish Scenario The bearish scenario sees MATIC failing to hold current support around $0.38, potentially declining toward the Bollinger Band lower boundary at $0.31. This represents an 18% downside risk from current levels.

A breakdown below $0.31 could trigger stops and lead to further selling pressure, potentially targeting the next major support zone. Risk factors include broader crypto market weakness, regulatory concerns affecting layer-2 tokens, or technical selling below key support levels.

Should You Buy MATIC? Entry Strategy For investors considering MATIC exposure, the current $0.38 level offers an attractive risk-reward setup. A dollar-cost averaging approach between $0.36-$0.40 could capture potential upside while managing downside risk.

Entry points should focus on reclaims above the $0.43 resistance level, which would confirm the bullish thesis. Stop-loss orders below $0.31 would limit downside risk to approximately 18% while targeting 18-37% upside potential.

Risk management remains critical given MATIC's position below all major moving averages. Position sizing should reflect the speculative nature of this setup, with strict adherence to stop-loss levels.

Conclusion Our MATIC price prediction suggests a 60% probability of recovery to the $0.45-$0.52 range within 4-6 weeks, based on current technical conditions and analyst consensus. The Polygon forecast depends on breaking key resistance at $0.43 and maintaining support above $0.38.

While technical indicators support near-term recovery potential, investors should remember that cryptocurrency price predictions carry inherent risks. Market conditions can change rapidly, and past performance doesn't guarantee future results. Always conduct thorough research and never invest more than you can afford to lose.

Disclaimer: This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Cryptocurrency investments carry significant risk, and prices can be highly volatile.

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A wallet long associated with Bitcoin’s elusive founder, Satoshi Nakamoto, just received 2.565 BTC, worth over $150,000. Several analysts and DeFi researchers on X, among them 0xNobler, flagged the unusual transfer.

That speculation ranged from theories that Satoshi may still be alive to suggestions that the transaction was merely a symbolic tip sent to the creator’s untouched BTC stash.

While optimists have been reading deeply into the transfer, their excitement has been tempered by warnings that the transaction doesn’t prove Satoshi Nakamoto is active, only that his address received funds.

X users say the BTC transaction was a digital offering or a tribute The BTC funds were sent to 1A1zP1eP5QGefi2DMPTfTL5SLmv7DivfNa, the address that still holds Bitcoin’s original 50 BTC genesis block reward from January 3, 2009. The wallet now contains around 57 BTC, worth roughly $4 million at current prices near $71,000.

Some X users have taken the transaction as a sign that Satoshi is still active. Discussing the transaction on X, DeFi researcher 0xNobler also asked whether it could mean that Satoshi is still alive and actively buying Bitcoin. Nonetheless, sending BTC does not require the recipient’s involvement, meaning the deposit could happen without Satoshi having to act.

While deposits to wallets associated with Satoshi are rare, they are not unheard of. Crypto enthusiasts sometimes sent small amounts of BTC to addresses associated with Satoshi as symbolic gestures honoring the anonymous inventor. In most cases, the value of these contributions is negligible—just a few satoshis or a few dollars worth. However, sending a six-figure sum like $150,000 in BTC is far from subtle, leaving open the question of who sent the amount and why.

Crypto analyst StarPlatinum shared that he believes the transaction was either a tribute or a burn. A theory many users supported, describing it as “throwing Bitcoin into the void,” “a digital offering,” or “respect paid to the origin of the network.”

Some commentators on X also offered more cynical, often humorous interpretations, arguing that the transfer was a deliberate act of destruction. X user CaffeSatoshi remarked, “For every Bitcoin destroyed, the rest become more valuable.” 

There have been similar BTC transactions in the past few years This is not the first time a cryptic Bitcoin transaction has been linked — whether or not definitively — to Satoshi Nakamoto. Earlier, Bitcoiners were startled when 50 BTC mined in February 2009 were moved after 11 years of inactivity in May 2020, sparking rumors on the internet that Satoshi was back. But blockchain experts found that the coins did not fit the “Patoshi pattern”, ruling out Satoshi and suggesting another early miner. Put simply, someone other than Satoshi from Bitcoin’s early days spent their long-held BTC.

Furthermore, just 2 days after Bitcoin’s 15th birthday in January 2024, an unknown sender sent 26.92 BTC to a Genesis address. From a dormant Binance-linked wallet, the move erased about $1 million from circulation. Back then, some believed the sender transferred the assets, intending to flush Satoshi out.

Moreover, in June 2025, Arkham Intelligence spotted a small transfer of 0.185 BTC – around $20,000 – into Satoshi’s wallet. Some $200,000 in BTC had also been sent to the same address a few months earlier.

Trend Research’s Ethereum Exit Results in Nearly $750 Million Losses, but Did It Sell at the Bottom?Trend Research sold over 650,000 ETH, locking in losses close to $750 million.The exit followed a leveraged DeFi strategy built on the Aave protocol.Analysts view the capitulation as a potential signal of an approaching ETH bottom.Trend Research, an investment firm led by Jack Yi, founder of Liquid Capital, has sold its entire Ethereum (ETH) position, reportedly locking in losses of nearly $750 million.

The large-scale sell-off comes as Ethereum continues its broader downturn, with the altcoin down more than 30% in the past month. The price performance has reignited debate over whether ETH is approaching a market bottom.

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Trend Research Sells Ethereum Amid Market VolatilityBeInCrypto recently reported that Trend Research began transferring Ethereum to Binance at the beginning of the month. On-chain analytics platform Lookonchain confirmed that the firm completed the sell-off yesterday.

In total, Trend Research moved 651,757 ETH, worth approximately $1.34 billion, to Binance at an average price of $2,055. The transactions reduced the firm’s ETH holdings to just 0.0344 ETH, valued at around $72.

Data from Arkham Intelligence corroborates the near-complete exit, showing residual balances of roughly $10,000 in USDC and minor amounts of other tokens.

“The total loss is ~$747 million,” Lookonchain wrote.

Trend Research’s Portfolio After ETH Sell-Off. Source: ArkhamThe exit followed a leveraged strategy built on the decentralized finance (DeFi) lending protocol Aave. An analyst explained that Trend Research initially purchased ETH on centralized exchanges and deposited it as collateral on Aave.

The firm then borrowed stablecoins against the collateral and repeatedly reinvested the borrowed funds into additional ETH purchases, creating a recursive leveraged position that significantly increased both exposure and liquidation risk.

As ETH’s price continued to decline, the position moved closer to the liquidation threshold. Rather than risk forced liquidation, Trend Research chose to unwind the entire position voluntarily.

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— Ash Crypto (@AshCrypto) February 8, 2026 While Trend Research pivoted to selling, BitMine has taken the opposite approach. Despite mounting unrealized losses, the firm has continued to increase its exposure, recently purchasing $42 million worth of Ethereum.

What an Ethereum Market Bottom Could Mean for Bitmine and Trend ResearchThe opposing strategies come amid a period of heightened market volatility for Ethereum. BeInCrypto Markets data shows that the second-largest cryptocurrency has declined 32.4% over the past month.

On February 5, ETH also slipped below $2,000 before recovering. At press time, Ethereum was trading at $ 2,094.16, up around 0.98% over the past 24 hours.

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Amid the downturn, some analysts have suggested that Ethereum may be approaching a market bottom. One analyst described Trend Research’s exit as the “largest capitulation signal.”

“Such forced exits often happen near major lows,” Axel stated.

Joao Wedson, founder of Alphactal, also noted that Ethereum’s price bottom is likely to occur months before Bitcoin’s, citing the faster liquidity cycle typically observed in altcoins.

According to Wedson, some chart indicators suggest that Q2 2026 could mark a potential price bottom for ETH.

“Some charts already indicate that Q2 2026 could mark a potential price bottom for ETH. Capitulation has arrived, and realized losses are set to increase sharply,” Wedson added.

ETH is incredibly oversold.

We have had 6 red months in a row, with the 1M RSI now tagging bear market bottom levels.

Statistically, the R/R for ETH is very high here.

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While no bottom has been confirmed yet, the possibility could carry broader implications for institutional sentiment, particularly as some firms choose to de-risk while others continue to accumulate amid ongoing market weakness.

If Ethereum is indeed approaching a market bottom, BitMine’s continued accumulation could prove well-timed, positioning the firm to benefit from a future recovery.

However, if downside pressure persists, Trend Research’s decision to fully unwind its position may ultimately be viewed as a prudent move to limit the risks associated with leveraged strategies.

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In brief Bitcoin is up 12% from the Friday low of $62,822, coinciding with a 70% uptick in the Coinbase Premium index. The recovery is flashing signs of a textbook dead cat bounce, driven by short-covering and a squeeze, experts told Decrypt. Regional pressures eased after Japan's election, but a sustained recovery depends on U.S. economic data and broader macroeconomic trends. The crypto market has steadied after last week's sell-off, with Bitcoin posting a double-digit rebound even as analysts caution the rally may not be sustained.

The leading crypto is up 12% from Friday’s low of $62,822 and is currently trading at $70,998, according to CoinGecko data. 

The bounce coincides with an improvement in U.S. investor appetite. 

The Coinbase Premium index, which measures the difference between Bitcoin’s price on Coinbase and Binance, has surged over 70%, rising from -0.23% on Friday to -0.06% as of the early Asian trading on Monday, per CoinGlass data.

A rising premium suggests renewed buying interest from U.S. investors.

“The Fear & Greed Index hitting an extreme low of 5 suggests this bounce is a powerful short-covering rally and a technical reaction to an oversold market washout.” Ryan Yoon, senior analyst at Seoul-based Tiger Research, told Decrypt.

A closer look at the derivatives metrics suggests the move is being driven by bearish traders exiting their positions rather than fresh bullish conviction per Velo data. 

Aggregated open interest—the total number of open derivatives contracts—has declined, while the cumulative volume delta has turned positive. Such a combination typically indicates that investors are primarily closing short positions.

“This rally is mostly short covering and a short squeeze after the capitulation flush,” Andri Fauzan Adziima, research lead at Bitrue, told Decrypt. “Open interest deleveraging cleared longs, spot CVD turned up, and Coinbase premium improved, but it's relief mechanics, not fresh demand.”

A short squeeze occurs when traders who have bet against an asset are forced to buy it back to limit losses as the price rises, thereby further fueling the rebound.

Still, experts remain cautious, noting the underlying demand may not be sustainable.

“The relief rally is a post-crash dead-cat bounce or a classic relief after heavy liquidations and panic,” Bitrue’s Adziima said. The uptick has “no real sustained demand yet as the Coinbase premium index remains negative and macro headwinds persist.”

That macro environment has seen a slight improvement, however, with Asian equities rallying after Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s landslide election win. The Nikkei 225 shot up 5% on the news, easing some regional risk-off pressure.  

What’s next?Analysts see the short-term bounce as technically driven but believe the long-term trajectory remains tied to broader macro conditions. 

“We remain optimistic that a rebound may happen this year as institutional adoption advances while global regulators enable friendlier policies for RWAs and stablecoins,”  Nick Ruck, director of LVRG Research, told Decrypt.

“For a definitive trend reversal, we need to see robust, structural demand such as nation-state strategic reserves positioning Bitcoin as a legitimate gold alternative,” Yoon said.

Other experts point to a clearing of overhanging risks. 

“We think that the crash has simply led traders to deleverage their positions, which is why you see open interest falling,” Jeff Mei, COO at BTSE, told Decrypt. 

Major tech company earnings have been blamed for the recent crash across risk assets. With those earnings reports now in the rear view, Mei expects an easing of overhead pressures.

“If upcoming U.S. economic data releases reflect a growing economy and lower unemployment and inflation, then it's likely that cryptocurrency prices will continue to recover,” he said.

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Solana failed to settle above $90 and remained in a range. SOL price is now facing hurdles near $90-$92 and might decline again below $80.

SOL price started a decent recovery wave above $75 and $80 against the US Dollar. The price is now trading above $85 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $88 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The price could continue to move up if it clears $88 and $92. Solana Price Faces Resistance Solana price remained stable and started a decent recovery wave from $68, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. SOL was able to climb above the $75 level.

There was a move above the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $106 swing high to the $68 low. However, the bears are active below $90. There is also a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $88 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair.

Solana is now trading above $80 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. On the upside, immediate resistance is near the $88 level and the trend line.

Source: SOLUSD on TradingView.com The next major resistance is near the $92 level and the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $106 swing high to the $68 low. The main resistance could be $95. A successful close above the $95 resistance zone could set the pace for another steady increase. The next key resistance is $102. Any more gains might send the price toward the $112 level.

Another Decline In SOL? If SOL fails to rise above the $92 resistance, it could continue to move down. Initial support on the downside is near the $84 zone. The first major support is near the $80 level.

A break below the $80 level might send the price toward the $72 support zone. If there is a close below the $72 support, the price could decline toward the $68 zone in the near term.

Technical Indicators

Hourly MACD – The MACD for SOL/USD is gaining pace in the bullish zone.

Hourly Hours RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for SOL/USD is above the 50 level.

Major Support Levels – $84 and $80.

Major Resistance Levels – $88 and $92.

Digital asset manager CoinShares dismissed the growing concerns that quantum computing poses an imminent threat to Bitcoin.

Danielle du Toit2 min read

9 February 2026, 05:30 AM

CoinShares argues that only a tiny fraction of coins are theoretically vulnerable and that the risk is largely academic. Research lead Christopher Bendiksen said most Bitcoin would take centuries to crack even under optimistic quantum scenarios, while core features like the 21 million supply cap and proof-of-work remain unaffected. 

Bitcoin Quantum Fears OverblownDigital asset manager CoinShares pushed back against the growing fears that quantum computing could soon pose a serious threat to the Bitcoin market, and argued that only a very small fraction of coins are actually exposed to any realistic quantum attack scenario. CoinShares’ comments were made due to renewed debate over whether advances in quantum hardware could undermine Bitcoin’s cryptographic foundations and shake confidence in a network that currently secures around $1.4 trillion in value.

According to CoinShares Bitcoin research lead Christopher Bendiksen, just 10,230 BTC out of roughly 1.63 million Bitcoin analyzed sit in wallet addresses with publicly visible cryptographic keys that could, in theory, be targeted by a sufficiently powerful quantum computer. Bendiksen explained that slightly more than 7,000 BTC are held in wallets containing between 100 and 1,000 Bitcoin, while around 3,230 BTC are stored in addresses holding between 1,000 and 10,000 Bitcoin. At current prices, this amounts to about $719 million, could resemble a routine large trade in today’s market rather than a systemic shock.

(Source: CoinShares)

The vast majority of Bitcoin, approximately 1.62 million BTC in this analysis, are held in wallets containing less than 100 Bitcoin. Bendiksen claimed that even under an extremely optimistic view of technological progress, each of these wallets would take roughly a thousand years to crack using quantum methods. 

He also explained that current fears are largely theoretical and stem from well-known quantum algorithms like Shor’s algorithm, which could potentially break elliptic-curve cryptography, and Grover’s algorithm, which could weaken the security of SHA-256 hashing.

Crucially, Bendiksen pointed out that neither of these algorithms could alter Bitcoin’s fixed supply of 21 million coins or bypass proof-of-work, which are core pillars of the network’s design. The Bitcoin considered most at risk are unspent transaction output (UTXO) wallets, many of which date back to the earliest “Satoshi era” and have never been moved.

Some people, including Strategy executive chairman Michael Saylor and Blockstream CEO Adam Back, agree that quantum threats are being overstated and are unlikely to impact Bitcoin for decades. Bendiksen aligns with this perspective by pointing out that a real-world attack would require millions of fault-tolerant qubits — far beyond the roughly 105 qubits achieved by Google’s latest quantum computer, Willow.

Not everyone agrees. Capriole Investments founder Charles Edwards described quantum computing as a potential existential threat, and argued that Bitcoin should implement upgrades sooner rather than later.

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The Bitcoin Sharpe ratio, which measures risk/reward potential, is in negative territory that is often associated with the end of bear markets, according to CryptoQuant analyst Darkfost.

“The Sharpe ratio has just entered a particularly interesting zone, one that has historically aligned with the final phases of bear markets,” said the analyst on X on Saturday.

They added, however, that it is not a signal that the bear market is over, “but rather that we are approaching a point where the risk-to-reward profile is becoming extreme.”

The Sharpe ratio has fallen to -10, its lowest level since March 2023, according to CryptoQuant.

The ratio measures Bitcoin (BTC) performance relative to the risk taken, indicating how much return an investor can expect for each unit of risk. 

Bitcoin Sharpe ratio is at bear market lows. Source: DarkfostNegative ratio signals market turning pointThe ratio was lower in late 2022 to early 2023, and late 2018 to early 2019 — both periods marking the depths of the bear market cycle. The metric fell to zero in November 2025 when BTC prices hit a local low of $82,000. 

The analyst said that in practical terms, “the risk associated with investing in BTC remains high relative to the returns recently observed.”

“The ratio is still deteriorating, showing that BTC’s performance is not yet attractive compared to the risk being taken,” they added.  

However, a negative Sharpe ratio usually signals market turning points, they said. 

“But this type of dynamic is precisely what tends to appear near market turning zones. We are gradually approaching an area where this trend has historically reversed.”True reversal could be months awayThe analyst cautioned that this phase “may last several more months, and BTC could continue correcting before a true reversal takes place.” 

Analysts at 10x Research also expressed caution in a market update on Monday, stating: 

“While sentiment and technical indicators are approaching extreme levels, the broader downtrend remains intact. In the absence of a clear catalyst, there is little urgency to step in.” BTC tanked to $60,000 on Friday but recovered to $71,000 by Monday. However, it remains down 44% from its October peak of $126,000, and sentiment remains firmly in bear market territory, analysts say.

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Citing a 99% drop in gas fees and upcoming Ethereum scaling, the project will now deploy its ENSv2 upgrade directly on Ethereum.

Ethereum domain name service provider ENS has canceled plans to launch a layer-2 as part of its ENSv2 upgrade, opting instead to launch a revamped protocol directly on Ethereum. 

In a blog post on Friday, ENS lead developer nick.eth explained that the decision was partly due to a “99% reduction in ENS registration gas costs over the past year” amid a number of important upgrades to the Ethereum network.

“Put simply: Ethereum L1 is scaling, and it's scaling faster than almost anyone predicted two years ago. The recent Fusaka upgrade raised the gas limit to 60 million, a 2x increase from the beginning of 2025,” nick.eth said, adding: 

“Now Ethereum core developers are targeting 200 million gas limit targets in 2026, a 3x increase from today, and that's before any ZK upgrades land.”The Fusaka upgrade, one of the most recent Ethereum upgrades that went live in early December, has helped Ethereum drive down gas fees due to its significant scaling capabilities for both the L1 and the ecosystem of L2s. 

Blog post announcing changes to ENS’ upgrade plans. Source: ENS ENS initially announced its L2 Namechain in November 2024, stating that it would make it easier and cheaper for users to register domain names through rollups. 

Nick.eth emphasized that the context has changed dramatically and that it is now viable to build directly on L1 rather than opt for a full-fledged L2 to reduce costs. 

“Huge L1 scalability was not part of the Ethereum roadmap, and the message was clear that L2s were the way forward. We needed to meet our users where the ecosystem was heading, and that meant building Namechain,” he said.

With plans for Namechain now gone, the ENS lead developer noted that the project is still working on significant performance and utility improvements via ENSv2, while the protocol will remain highly interoperable with L2s. 

“The vast majority of our engineering effort has gone into ENSv2 itself: the new registry architecture, the improved ownership model, better handling of name expiration, and the flexibility that comes from giving each name its own registry,” he said, adding: 

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Japan’s “Takaichi trade” is shifting global capital flows and tightening liquidity, adding short-term downside pressure to Bitcoin as U.S. stocks weaken.

Summary

Japan’s election win has boosted stocks and weakened the yen. Portfolio rebalancing is reducing liquidity in U.S. markets. Equity weakness is spilling into Bitcoin trading. Bitcoin is facing fresh near-term pressure as political shifts in Japan reshape global capital flows and reinforce a cautious tone across risk markets.

In a Feb. 9 analysis, CryptoQuant contributor XWIN Research Japan said the landslide victory of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in the Feb. 8 lower house election has accelerated what traders now call the “Takaichi trade,” a mix of aggressive fiscal policy, tolerance for yen weakness, and support for loose monetary conditions.

The ruling Liberal Democratic Party-led coalition secured a two-thirds supermajority, giving the new administration broad room to push stimulus and regulatory reforms.

Markets responded quickly. The Nikkei 225 climbed to fresh record highs above 57,000 on Feb. 9, while the yen weakened toward 157 per dollar before stabilizing on intervention talk. Japanese government bonds also came under pressure as investors adjusted to higher spending expectations.

At the same time, U.S. equities slipped into correction territory. Over the past seven days, the Nasdaq fell 5.59%, the S&P 500 declined 2.65%, and the Russell 2000 dropped 2.6%, reflecting tighter liquidity and a re-assessment of risk.

Portfolio rebalancing tightens conditions for risk assets According to XWIN Research Japan, the current shift is less about capital fleeing the United States and more about global portfolio rebalancing.

“Japanese government bonds, long sidelined by ultra-low yields, are regaining appeal,” the report said, as fiscal expansion and reflation expectations lift returns.

As JGBs attract fresh capital, inflows into U.S. equity exchange-traded funds have slowed. This has reduced marginal liquidity in global stock markets and added pressure to already fragile sentiment.

Analyst GugaOnChain said the adjustment is unfolding across multiple asset classes at once. Money is rotating toward domestic Japanese assets, exporters, and selected commodities, while exposure to U.S. growth stocks is being trimmed.

Dollar strength has added another layer of stress. Yen weakness, persistent U.S.–Japan rate gaps, and defensive demand for dollars have tightened financial conditions, making leveraged trades more expensive to maintain.

In this setting, risk assets tend to move together. When U.S. equities weaken, portfolio managers often cut crypto exposure at the same time to control overall volatility.

Equity-led de-risking spills into Bitcoin markets XWIN Research Japan said Bitcoin’s recent weakness fits this pattern.

In risk-off phases, Bitcoin (BTC) has tended to track U.S. equities, allowing stock market selling to spill into crypto. The current decline, the firm argued, is driven by cross-asset risk management rather than deterioration in on-chain activity.

CryptoQuant’s cross-asset indicators show that simultaneous equity corrections raise the probability of Bitcoin downside even when long-term holders are not selling. Recent price moves reflect futures unwinds and position reductions, not broad capitulation.

This dynamic has been visible in derivatives markets, where open interest has fallen and leverage has been cut over the past two weeks. Traders appear more focused on preserving capital than on chasing rebounds.

From a medium- to long-term perspective, the outlook diverges.

After the Feb. 8 election delivered a supermajority, the Takaichi administration has now gained the political space to advance structural reforms. Officials have positioned Web3 as a developing industry, and stablecoin laws and tax adjustments are expected later in 2026.

These actions could eventually attract institutional participation and strengthen Japan’s standing as a regulated hub for digital assets. 

But for the time being, Bitcoin is still vulnerable to global risk cycles. As long as U.S. stocks are still under pressure and capital flows adjust to Japan’s fiscal pivot, short-term downside risks are likely to persist even if longer-term fundamentals hold.