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Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Significant Losses In Beta Bionics To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options

If you suffered significant losses in Beta Bionics stock or options and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).

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NEW YORK, Feb. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Beta Bionics, Inc. (“Beta Bionics” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: BBNX).

Faruqi & Faruqi is a leading national securities law firm with offices in New York, Pennsylvania, California and Georgia. The firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors since its founding in 1995. See www.faruqilaw.com.

The investigation focuses on whether the Company issued misleading statements and/or failed to disclose information pertinent to investors. Shares of Beta Bionics, Inc. (NASDAQ: BBNX) plunged approximately 37% on January 09, 2026 after the company announced that it expects fewer patient starts in the fourth quarter than estimated by analysts. 

To learn more about the Beta Bionics investigation, go to www.faruqilaw.com/BBNX or call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).

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, /PRNewswire/ -- FIBRA Prologis (BMV:FIBRAPL 14), a leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico, declared today a cash distribution of Ps. 1,060.3 million (US$61.5 million), or Ps. 0.6462 per Certificado Bursátil Fiduciario Inmobiliario ("CBFI") (US$0.0375 per CBFI) and a distribution in kind of 27,350,000 CBFIs, equivalent to Ps. 2,097.6 million (US$121.7 million) considering the average CBFI price for the last 60 days of trading. In this regard, it is specified that the cash amount to be distributed corresponds to 30% of the Income Tax (ISR) of the total distribution. For this reason, the custodians must use these resources to meet the withholding tax as appropriate to the tax regime of each Holder, and make the entire payment to the corresponding tax authorities.

The distribution is payable February 16, 2026, to CBFI holders.

Ex-dividend date of February 13, 2026.

Record date of February 13, 2026.

Legal Basis

Concept

Generated

Payment Date

Total Amount (Ps$)

Number of CBFIs

Ps$/CBFI

Article 187, section VI, ISR Law

Fiscal Result Distributed in cash

Dec-25

16-Feb-26

$      1,060,319,275.74

1,640,854,396

$                   0.6462

Fiscal Result Distributed in Certificates

Dec-25

16-Feb-26

$      2,097,612,808.33

1,640,854,396

$                   1.2784

Total Distributed Fiscal Result
(subject to withholding as applicable)

$      3,157,932,084.07

1,640,854,396

$                   1.9246

Article 188, section IX, ISR Law

Capital reimbursement

Dec-25

16-Feb-26

$                                 -

$                             -

Total amount distributed
(Fiscal Result + Capital Reimbursement)

$      3,157,932,084.07

1,640,854,396

$                   1.9246

ABOUT FIBRA PROLOGIS

FIBRA Prologis is a leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico. As of September 30, 2025, the company's portfolio comprised 515 Investment Properties, totaling 87.0 million square feet (8.1 million square meters). This includes 348 logistics and manufacturing facilities across 6 industrial core markets in Mexico, comprising 65.7 million square feet (6.1 million square meters) of Gross Leasing Area (GLA) and 167 buildings with 21.3 million square feet (2.0 million square meters) of non-strategic assets in other markets.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

The statements in this release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the industry and markets in which FIBRA Prologis operates, management's beliefs and assumptions made by management.  Such statements involve uncertainties that could significantly impact FIBRA Prologis financial results. Words such as "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements, which generally are not historical in nature.  All statements that address operating performance, events or developments that we expect or anticipate will occur in the future — including statements relating to rent and occupancy growth, acquisition activity, development activity, disposition activity, general conditions in the geographic areas where we operate, expected distributions, and our debt and financial position, are forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Although we believe the expectations reflected in any forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that our expectations will be attained and therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements. Some of the factors that may affect outcomes and results include, but are not limited to: (i) national, international, regional and local economic climates, (ii) changes in financial markets, trade relations, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, (iii) increased or unanticipated competition for our properties, (iv) risks associated with acquisitions, dispositions and development of properties, (v) maintenance of real estate investment trust ("FIBRA") status and tax structuring, (vi) availability of financing and capital, the levels of debt that we maintain and our credit ratings, (vii) risks related to our investments (viii) environmental uncertainties, including risks of natural disasters, (ix) risks related to global pandemics, and (x) those additional factors discussed in reports filed with the "Comisión Nacional Bancaria y de Valores" and  the Mexican Stock Exchange by FIBRA Prologis under the heading "Risk Factors." FIBRA Prologis undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statements appearing in this release.

Non-Solicitation - Any securities discussed herein or in the accompanying presentations, if any, have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933 or the securities laws of any state and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements under the Securities Act and any applicable state securities laws. Any such announcement does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the securities discussed herein or in the presentations, if and as applicable.

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Match Group (MTCH - Free Report) reported $878.01 million in revenue for the quarter ended December 2025, representing a year-over-year increase of 2.1%. EPS of $1.06 for the same period compares to $0.82 a year ago.

The reported revenue represents a surprise of +0.74% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $871.59 million. With the consensus EPS estimate being $1.01, the EPS surprise was +5.37%.

While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.

As these metrics influence top- and bottom-line performance, comparing them to the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated helps investors project a stock's price performance more accurately.

Here is how Match Group performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:

Payers - Tinder: 8.77 million versus 8.82 million estimated by five analysts on average.Revenue Per Payer (RPP) - Total: $20.72 versus $20.33 estimated by five analysts on average.Payers - Total: 13.84 million versus the five-analyst average estimate of 14.02 million.Revenue Per Payer (RPP) - Tinder: $17.63 versus $17.25 estimated by four analysts on average.Revenue Per Payer (RPP) - Hinge: $32.96 versus $33.26 estimated by four analysts on average.Revenue Per Payer (RPP) - MG Asia: $20.91 compared to the $19.28 average estimate based on four analysts.Revenue- Direct Revenue- Tinder: $464 million versus $457.11 million estimated by five analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a -2.5% change.Revenue- Indirect Revenue: $18 million versus $16.2 million estimated by four analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +20% change.Revenue- Direct Revenue- Evergreen and Emerging: $145 million versus the four-analyst average estimate of $143.06 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of -6.5%.Revenue- Direct Revenue- Hinge: $186 million compared to the $192.2 million average estimate based on four analysts. The reported number represents a change of +25.7% year over year.Revenue- Direct Revenue- MG Asia: $66 million versus $62.74 million estimated by four analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a -1.5% change.Revenue- Total Direct Revenue: $860 million compared to the $854.26 million average estimate based on four analysts. The reported number represents a change of +1.8% year over year.View all Key Company Metrics for Match Group here>>>

Shares of Match Group have returned -2.8% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1.8% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term.

For the quarter ended December 2025, Mercury Systems (MRCY - Free Report) reported revenue of $232.87 million, up 4.4% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $0.16, compared to $0.07 in the year-ago quarter.

The reported revenue represents a surprise of +12.29% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $207.39 million. With the consensus EPS estimate being $0.07, the EPS surprise was +128.57%.

While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.

As these metrics influence top- and bottom-line performance, comparing them to the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated helps investors project a stock's price performance more accurately.

Here is how Mercury Systems performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:

Net Revenue- Sensor & Effector- Radar: $53.72 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $34.55 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +14%.Net Revenue- Sensor & Effector- Electronic Warfare: $27.48 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $20.07 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +14.9%.Net Revenue- Other: $36.85 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $39.5 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of -11.2%.Net Revenue- Sensor & Effector- Total: $105.16 million compared to the $74.32 million average estimate based on two analysts. The reported number represents a change of +12.9% year over year.Net Revenue- C4I: $90.87 million compared to the $93.33 million average estimate based on two analysts. The reported number represents a change of +2.7% year over year.Net Revenue- Sensor & Effector- Other Sensor & Effector: $23.95 million versus $19.7 million estimated by two analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +8.2% change.View all Key Company Metrics for Mercury Systems here>>>

Shares of Mercury Systems have returned +15.5% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1.8% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell), indicating that it could underperform the broader market in the near term.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP (“Scott+Scott”), an international securities and consumer rights litigation firm, today announced that it has filed a class action lawsuit against Defendants Picard Medical Inc., Patrick NJ Schnegelsberg, Matt Schuster, Yuncai “Richard” Fang, Chris Hsieh, Westpark Capital, Inc., Sentinel Brokers Company, Inc., R.F. Lafferty & Co. Inc., American Trust Investments, and MaloneBailey, LLP (collectively, the “Defendants”). The action, which was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California and captioned Louie v. Picard Medical, Inc. et al., Case No. 5:26-cv-01024, asserts claims under §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) on behalf of a class consisting of all persons and entities, other than Defendants and their affiliates, who purchased Picard Medical Securities (“PMI”) between September 2, 2025, and October 31, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”), and who were damaged thereby. The lead plaintiff deadline in this action is April 3, 2026.

Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP is investigating the sudden collapse of Picard Medical’s stock in late October 2025, following a dramatic yet illusory run-up orchestrated by a fraudulent stock promotion scheme.

Share LEAD PLAINTIFF DEADLINE ON APRIL 3, 2026

Picard Medical claims to engage in designing, manufacturing, production, supply, marketing, and sale of medical device products. Their website details their most significant product is an artificial heart called “SynCardia TAH.” The company is headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, with operations in the United States, Europe, and China.

The complaint alleges that Defendants violated provisions of the Securities Act by making materially false and/or misleading statements and failed to disclose material adverse facts about the Company’s business, operations, and the true nature of the trading activity in its securities. The complaint alleges that Defendants were uniquely situated to orchestrate a pump-and-dump scheme on its class A ordinary shares. After plaintiffs and class members purchased PMI, the complaint alleges that Picard’s stock became the subject of an illicit social-media-based promotion scheme that artificially inflated its price. These reports detail how impersonators claiming to be legitimate financial advisors touted Picard in online forums, chat groups, and through social media posts with sensational but baseless claims to create a buying frenzy among retail investors.

LEAD PLAINTIFF DEADLINE ON APRIL 3, 2026

If you purchased Picard Medical Securities between September 2, 2025, and October 31, 2025, inclusive, and have suffered significant losses, realized or unrealized, you are encouraged to contact Scott+Scott attorney Mollie Chadwick at (619) 233-4565, or via email at [email protected], for more information.

The lead plaintiff deadline in this action is April 3, 2026. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than April 3, 2026. Any member of the proposed class may move the Court to serve as lead plaintiff through counsel of their choice or may choose to do nothing and remain a member of the proposed class.

If you wish to discuss this action or have any questions concerning this notice or your rights or interests, please contact plaintiffs’ counsel, Mollie Chadwick at (619) 233-4565, or via email at [email protected].

About Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP

Scott+Scott is an international law firm known for its expertise in representing corporate clients, institutional investors, businesses, and individuals harmed by anticompetitive conduct or other forms of wrongdoing, including securities law and shareholder violations.

With 150 attorneys plus supporting staff in eight offices in the United States as well as one office in Canada and three in Europe, our advocacy has resulted in significant monetary settlements on behalf of our clients, along with other forms of relief.

Our attorneys have been recognized across legal publications, including by Lawdragon for being among the 500 Top Financial Lawyers and the 500 Leading Global Antitrust & Competition Lawyers. In addition, we have received top rankings by WWL: Commercial Litigation, Legal 500 in Antitrust as well as Securities Litigation, Chambers, and Best Lawyers®. Our attorneys have been repeatedly recognized by the American Antitrust Institute for the successful litigation of high-stakes anticompetitive claims in the United States.

To learn more about Scott+Scott, our attorneys, or complex case resolution, please visit www.scott-scott.com.

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Posted: February 4, 2026

Bitcoin [BTC] is trading near levels that miners are probably not happy about, and they will be under pressure if prices move lower. While the market has not reacted yet, miner behaviour could soon play a bigger role in Bitcoin’s next move.

BTC is moving closer to miner stress levels With Bitcoin trading in the $70K range, attention is on miner profitability. This can affect market behaviour when prices soften. Latest mining data shows that several widely used mining rigs are now operating near their shutdown or break-even levels at current prices.

Source: Antpool

For many newer mining machines, especially popular Antminer models, profits are getting very small as electricity costs rise. This doesn’t mean miners will switch off their machines right away, but it does show that running them is becoming harder.

When mining earns less money, some miners may need to change their plans. This can include selling some of their Bitcoin or turning off older, less efficient machines.

Miners move BTC to exchanges With building pressure, miners sent around 175,000 BTC to Binance in January; a much higher level than what it’s usually like during calmer times.

These transfers were not steady either. On several days, miner inflows jumped sharply, with close to 10,000 BTC moved in a single day.

Source: Cryptoquant

This activity picked up while Bitcoin was trading near $95,000, before prices later fell toward $78,000 by month-end.

Sending BTC to exchanges doesn’t always mean it’s being sold right away, but it does add more supply to the market. That extra supply can quickly turn into selling pressure with weak demand.

With all this, new tools are starting to matter One recent development is Tether’s launch of MiningOS, an open-source system built specifically for Bitcoin miners. The goal is to make mining easier to manage and less dependent on closed, expensive software.

Source: X

MiningOS is said to work for both small home miners and large operations spread across regions. It runs on a self-hosted setup and uses peer-to-peer connections. Because the software is open and customizable, miners can adjust how they operate based on costs, scale, and output.

Over time, tools like this could help miners stay active longer, even with price and profitability issues.

Final Thoughts Bitcoin miners are under pressure, and their next move will affect BTC. Heavy miner inflows and shrinking margins raise the risk of selling.

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Ripple says more than AED 1 billion (over $280 million) of certified polished diamonds held in the United Arab Emirates have been tokenized on the XRP Ledger, in a deal that ties a high-value physical inventory to on-chain issuance, custody, and (eventually) secondary-market rails.

The initiative, announced Tuesday by Billiton Diamond and Ctrl Alt, is pitched as an end-to-end tokenization effort for certified polished diamond inventory in the Dubai market, one that is designed to make provenance, grading, and ownership history verifiable before a transaction, while compressing settlement and operational workflows that have historically relied on offline certification and paper-heavy transfer processes.

XRP Ledger Powers Dubai Tokenization Push According to the companies’ press release, Ctrl Alt has already tokenized more than AED 1 billion in diamonds, with tokens minted on the XRP Ledger. The partners said the network was selected for “fast settlement, low fees, and scalable architecture,” while the tokenized assets are secured through Ripple’s “enterprise-grade custody technology.”

Reece Merrick framed the move as a proof point that custody and auditability are central to institutional-grade commodity tokenization. “This initiative shows how Ripple’s technology can bridge the gap between physical assets and the digital economy, utilising our enterprise-grade custody solution to secure high-value diamond assets with unrivalled trust and security,” Merrick wrote on X.

He added that the firms were “providing the infrastructure needed to move physical commodities on-chain at scale,” calling it “a significant leap forward for the future of commodities tokenization.” Notably, the firms first announced their partnership in July last year.

Billiton, which the release describes as a leader in rough diamond auctions using a Vickrey auction model, said the collaboration is intended to expand into tokenized polished diamond sales phases. The planned platform would embed real-time inventory management and certification data on-chain, enabling verification of origin, grading, and ownership history before trades.

The firms also pointed to future “secondary market readiness” workstreams: custody, transfer, and market participation, implying the tokens are being structured not just as a digitized record, but as infrastructure for distribution.

The press release said the next stages are subject to regulatory approval by Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) prior to launch. That detail matters: the partners are explicitly positioning the effort as compliant market infrastructure, not a one-off proof of concept.

Jamal Akhtar argued the core unlock is liquidity and time-to-cash in a market where diamonds have traditionally been operationally complex to finance and transfer.

“This partnership transforms polished diamonds from a traditionally illiquid asset class into a transparent, investable digital asset that supports manufacturers, brands, and investors alike,” Akhtar said. “Tokenization introduces an unprecedented level of transparency, unlocking the potential for new liquidity, shortening working capital cycles for manufacturers and traders, and opening the door to seamless global participation in Dubai’s growing luxury ecosystem.”

The announcement also credits DMCC with connecting stakeholders and helping build the ecosystem for diamond tokenization, with Ahmed Bin Sulayem describing DMCC as a “bridge between commodities, capital and next-generation digital markets,” and pointing to coordination with VARA as part of the framework underpinning the rollout.

Ctrl Alt’s Robert Farquhar said: “‍Billiton needed robust, institutional-grade infrastructure to handle the complexity and scale of its polished diamond supply. Our proven tokenization expertise and technology provide a clear, secure, and compliant route for diamond ownership to move on-chain, from asset origination to digital market participation. This establishes a more accessible and operationally efficient model for commodity investment in the UAE.”

At press time, XRP traded at $1.60.

XRP stays above the 0.618 Fib, 1-week chart | Source: XRPUSDT on TradingView.com Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com

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Older and mid‑range mining rigs like the Antminer S19 XP+ Hydro, Whatsminer M60S and Avalon A1466I have reportedly already crossed shutdown thresholds, while even newer S21 units are nearing viability limits.

XRP experienced a sharp sell-off as weakness across the broader cryptocurrency market triggered a decisive break below a critical technical level, accelerating downside momentum. The token fell roughly 6.3%, sliding from around $1.65 to near $1.54, as heavy trading volume suggested forced selling rather than a gradual, orderly decline. The move appeared driven by positioning and technical factors rather than any XRP-specific news or fundamental catalyst.

The broader crypto market was firmly risk-off during the session, weighing on major assets and high-beta tokens alike. XRP had already been showing signs of vulnerability after several choppy weeks in which rebounds failed to gain traction or attract sustained buying interest. That lack of follow-through left the price exposed once overall market sentiment turned negative, with sellers quickly taking control after the $1.60 support level gave way.

From a price action perspective, the break below $1.60 acted as the key inflection point. Once that floor was lost, sell orders accelerated, pushing XRP swiftly toward the mid-$1.50s. Volume spiked noticeably during the breakdown, reinforcing the view that stop-losses and leveraged positions were flushed out. Although XRP attempted minor bounces, it struggled to reclaim $1.56, keeping the short-term structure bearish into the close as prices hovered near $1.54 following a late-session dip.

Technically, former support in the $1.60 to $1.62 range has now flipped into resistance, with sellers defending any rally attempts. Market participants are closely watching the $1.50 level, which represents a critical near-term support zone. If this area holds, XRP could stabilize and attempt to build a base, but bulls would need a swift move back above $1.56 to ease downside pressure. A decisive break below $1.50, however, could open the door to further losses toward $1.38, with a deeper downside risk extending toward the $1.02 region if broader crypto weakness continues.

Overall, traders describe the current environment as a “breakdown-first” market for XRP, where rebounds are viewed cautiously until key resistance levels are reclaimed with convincing volume.

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Dogecoin (DOGE) experienced a sharp selloff as broader cryptocurrency markets weakened, with price action signaling heightened speculative activity rather than conviction buying. The meme token declined alongside major assets, acting as a high-beta proxy while ether dropped roughly 7% over the same period. Importantly, the move was not driven by Dogecoin-specific news, but by a broader risk-off shift that weighed heavily on speculative crypto assets.

Macro sentiment across financial markets remained fragile. While U.S. lawmakers narrowly passed a funding bill to end the government’s partial shutdown—removing one near-term uncertainty—the development did little to restore investor appetite for risk. As a result, cryptocurrencies, particularly high-volatility tokens like DOGE, remained under pressure.

From a price perspective, DOGE fell approximately 6.9%, sliding from around $0.1085 to $0.1030. The decline was marked by the failure of multiple support levels, reinforcing the bearish tone. A sharp spike in trading volume near $0.110 initially appeared to signal a breakout, but quickly turned into a failed move, triggering a fast reversal and accelerating selling pressure. That $0.110 zone has now flipped into a key resistance area.

Once DOGE broke below $0.106, selling intensified, confirming a distribution-led breakdown rather than a temporary liquidity sweep. In the final hour of trading, capitulation-style selling pushed prices toward the $0.103 area, where buyers finally emerged, helping stabilize price action near $0.103–$0.104. While this suggests short-term consolidation, the broader technical structure remains bearish.

One notable feature of the session was the divergence between futures and spot markets. Derivatives volume surged while spot trading activity declined, highlighting speculative positioning rather than fresh spot demand. This imbalance increases volatility and amplifies price swings, especially in high-beta assets like Dogecoin.

Looking ahead, traders are closely watching the $0.10 level as a critical psychological and technical support. If it holds, DOGE could enter a consolidation phase as liquidation pressure fades. However, bulls would need to reclaim $0.106 and eventually $0.110 to argue that the selloff has fully run its course. A decisive break below $0.10 could open downside risk toward $0.08, with momentum likely to accelerate given the recent failure of multiple support zones.

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Bitcoin's rising volatility challenges its role as a safe haven compared to traditional assets like gold.

Key takeaways Bitcoin’s status has shifted to a risk asset, performing well during monetary accommodation periods. Its volatility needs to align more closely with traditional currencies for broader acceptance. The crypto market must reassess its position amidst rising demand for traditional safe havens like gold. Precious metals are increasingly sought after as safe havens, with yields on treasuries and bonds rising. Bitcoin’s perception as a risk asset is influenced by its success with ETF launches. Digital asset treasury companies may not be a sound investment due to perceived overvaluation. There is a high correlation between Bitcoin prices and the Nasdaq 100, indicating interconnected markets. Recent crypto price increases were driven by digital asset treasury company purchases. Speculative assets like Bitcoin require new money and enthusiasm to sustain momentum. Bitcoin’s volatility challenges its role as a reliable store of wealth compared to gold. Gold’s historical stability gives it an advantage over Bitcoin during market downturns. Stablecoins may divert safe haven demand away from Bitcoin due to their low volatility. Guest intro Steve Sosnick is Chief Strategist at Interactive Brokers and Head Trader of IBKR Securities Services, the firm’s trading division. He joined Timber Hill, Interactive Brokers’ predecessor, in 1995 as Equity Risk Manager and options market maker, later leading the firm’s expansion into Canada and developing algorithmic trading strategies for stocks and options. He frequently appears on Bloomberg TV, CNBC, and Fox Business to analyze market dynamics including gold and crypto.

Bitcoin’s evolving role in the market “Bitcoin has become a risk asset and has performed well during periods of monetary accommodation.” – Steve Sosnick Bitcoin’s volatility must decrease to achieve currency-like stability. “Bitcoin needs to achieve a level of volatility more akin to traditional currencies.” – Steve Sosnick The perception of Bitcoin as a risk asset is partly due to its ETF launch success. “Bitcoin’s success with ETF launches has contributed to its perception as a risk asset.” – Steve Sosnick Bitcoin’s correlation with the Nasdaq 100 highlights its integration into traditional markets. “There is a high correlation between the price of Bitcoin and the Nasdaq 100.” – Steve Sosnick Bitcoin’s volatility makes it difficult to view as a reliable store of wealth compared to gold. “Bitcoin is fundamentally different from productive assets like stocks because it does not generate earnings or revenues.” – Steve Sosnick The rise of traditional safe havens “Demand for precious metals is increasing as investors seek safe havens.” – Steve Sosnick Gold’s performance has recently outpaced Bitcoin, attracting investors. “Gold has recently outperformed Bitcoin, but their performance over a two-year period has been relatively similar.” – Steve Sosnick Gold’s historical advantage over Bitcoin is significant in times of crisis. “Gold has a historical advantage over Bitcoin as a more stable asset.” – Steve Sosnick Portfolio shifts favor gold over Bitcoin when gold is performing better. “Portfolio shifts are influenced by asset performance, leading investors to favor gold over Bitcoin when gold is performing better.” – Steve Sosnick Gold’s stability during market downturns makes it a preferred safe haven. “Gold may be a better safe haven during acute market downturns compared to Bitcoin.” – Steve Sosnick The role of digital asset treasury companies Digital asset treasury companies have driven recent crypto price increases. “The recent bounce in crypto prices was largely driven by buying from digital asset treasury companies.” – Steve Sosnick These companies may not be a sound investment due to overvaluation concerns. “Digital asset treasury companies are not a sound investment strategy.” – Steve Sosnick The interconnectedness of crypto and traditional markets is evident in Bitcoin’s correlation with the Nasdaq 100. “We already had a pretty high correlation between the price of Bitcoin and the Nasdaq 100.” – Steve Sosnick Speculative assets like Bitcoin require fresh money and enthusiasm to maintain momentum. “Speculative assets require fresh money and enthusiasm to maintain their momentum.” – Steve Sosnick Stablecoins and their market impact Stablecoins have lost some of their appeal in the market. “Stablecoins have lost some of their appeal in the market.” – Steve Sosnick Safe haven demand could shift from Bitcoin to stablecoins due to their low volatility. “Stable coins may attract safe haven demand that could otherwise go to Bitcoin.” – Steve Sosnick Tokenized gold could siphon off demand from Bitcoin by offering blockchain benefits. “Tokenized gold may siphon off demand from Bitcoin in the future.” – Steve Sosnick Stablecoins’ role in the crypto ecosystem is evolving as market dynamics change. “I do think stablecoins have taken a lot of that luster.” – Steve Sosnick Geopolitical influences on markets Geopolitical events often lack direct implications for major companies’ stock prices. “Geopolitical events do not significantly impact stock markets.” – Steve Sosnick The market’s reaction to tariff threats is significant due to their impact on trading relationships. “The market’s reaction to tariff threats is significant because it directly impacts trading relationships and company valuations.” – Steve Sosnick The ongoing issues with US-EU trade agreements could delay their ratification and implementation. “The ongoing issues with US-EU trade agreements could delay their ratification and implementation.” – Steve Sosnick Weakening NATO plays directly into Putin’s strategy and could have significant geopolitical implications. “Weakening NATO plays directly into Putin’s strategy and could have significant geopolitical implications.” – Steve Sosnick Central bank independence and market stability Central bank independence is crucial for effective monetary policy. “Central bank independence is crucial for effective monetary policy.” – Steve Sosnick The central bank’s interest rate policy is the most effective method for fighting inflation. “The central bank’s interest rate policy is the most effective method for fighting inflation.” – Steve Sosnick The inflation of the 1970s was exacerbated by low interest rates maintained for too long. “The inflation of the 1970s was exacerbated by low interest rates maintained for too long.” – Steve Sosnick There is a bipartisan consensus on the importance of central bank independence for market stability. “There is a bipartisan consensus on the importance of central bank independence for market stability.” – Steve Sosnick The impact of tariffs on markets Tariffs are a tool used by the president and their implementation can be quite fluid. “Tariffs are a tool used by the president and their implementation can be quite fluid.” – Steve Sosnick The Supreme Court’s ruling on tariffs could have significant implications for their future implementation. “The Supreme Court’s ruling on tariffs could have significant implications for their future implementation.” – Steve Sosnick The stock market’s resilience amidst political volatility reflects the belief in US policy stability. “The stock market’s resilience amidst political volatility reflects the belief in US policy stability.” – Steve Sosnick The US has created significant goodwill globally, which helps buffer markets against political volatility. “The US has created significant goodwill globally, which helps buffer markets against political volatility.” – Steve Sosnick Currency markets and carry trades The weakening of the yen relative to the dollar is influenced by a lack of confidence in the Japanese bond market. “The weakening of the yen relative to the dollar is influenced by a lack of confidence in the Japanese bond market.” – Steve Sosnick The carry trade involves borrowing in yen to invest elsewhere, but rising Japanese yields diminish the yield advantage. “The carry trade involves borrowing in yen to invest elsewhere, but rising Japanese yields diminish the yield advantage.” – Steve Sosnick The recent rise in Japanese yields has negatively impacted global bonds, including US bonds. “The recent rise in Japanese yields has negatively impacted global bonds, including US bonds.” – Steve Sosnick The analogy of the ‘taco trade’ is not appropriate for the current market situation. “The analogy of the ‘taco trade’ is not appropriate for the current market situation.” – Steve Sosnick

Ethereum and Solana are set to dominate the blockchain landscape, challenging new competitors by 2026.

Key takeaways Ethereum and Solana are expected to solidify their positions as the leading blockchain platforms by 2026, targeting different markets. The dominance of Ethereum and Solana will make it challenging for new smart contract chains to gain traction. By 2025, new general-purpose blockchain platforms will struggle to compete with Ethereum and Solana due to their established network effects. Solana is becoming increasingly popular among developers and consumers, indicating a shift in the blockchain space. There is a potential for a positive shift in Ethereum sentiment, driven by improvements in metrics like TVL and institutional interest. The Solana Foundation’s proactive approach in supporting builders and onboarding institutions is a significant factor in its ecosystem’s growth. The value of a blockchain’s token does not always reflect the value created by the chain itself. The market has not yet settled on a valuation for Ethereum, with estimates varying widely. Builders, activity, liquidity, and users are expected to converge on Ethereum and Solana, boosting asset performance. Robinhood is likely to surpass Coinbase by 2026 due to its rapid product development and market performance. Privacy-preserving KYC technologies are expected to become standard across various applications, enhancing data security. Centralized exchanges may face challenges as wallets capture more value and provide better fiat on-ramps. Guest intro Arnav Pagidyala is a Partner at Bankless Ventures, an early-stage Web3 venture fund backing 0-to-1 companies across DeFi, consumer, and fintech. He previously spent three years at HashKey Capital, one of Asia’s largest crypto funds, investing in onchain commerce, smart contract compliance, and MEV solutions.

The future of Ethereum and Solana “The duopoly of Ethereum and Solana will become clear in 2026, with each targeting different markets.” – Arnav Pagidyala Ethereum is positioned as the slow, risk-averse DeFi chain for real-world asset money markets. Solana is moving towards a decentralized Nasdaq vision, focusing on consumer crypto. “This duopoly is going to entrench itself and make it very hard for a new smart contract chain to come into the market.” – Arnav Pagidyala By 2025, it will be difficult for new general-purpose chains to disrupt Ethereum and Solana. Application-specific chains struggle to justify their existence due to strong network effects of existing chains. Solana is becoming the preferred platform for founders and consumers in the blockchain space. A strong reversal in Ethereum sentiment is expected, driven by improvements in various metrics. Solana’s ecosystem and market positioning The Solana Foundation takes a hands-on approach to onboarding institutions and supporting builders. “One of them you could argue is like the Solana Foundation they are very different than the Ethereum Foundation.” – Arnav Pagidyala Solana’s proactive strategy contributes significantly to its ecosystem’s success. “The value of a blockchain’s token does not necessarily correlate with the value created by the chain itself.” – Arnav Pagidyala Solana’s market position is strengthened by its appeal to developers and consumers. The foundation’s operational strategy is a key factor in Solana’s resilience and growth. Solana faces unique challenges from newer chains but is actively working to maintain its position. “They definitely do have to work hard to maintain their position… it’s definitely gonna be a very competitive battle.” – Arnav Pagidyala Ethereum’s evolving market dynamics The market has not yet figured out how to value Ethereum, with estimates ranging widely. “The market has not really figured this out yet… some value at like $80… others say it should be worth like $30,000.” – Arnav Pagidyala Builders, activity, liquidity, and users are expected to converge on Ethereum, leading to strong asset performance. Ethereum and Solana are facing structural challenges, but their network effects remain strong. “Ethereum still has its drawbacks… there are cracks starting to show in Ethereum’s and Solana’s microstructure.” – Arnav Pagidyala There is a duopolistic race for store of value between Bitcoin and Ethereum. Ethereum could potentially become the canonical store of value in the future. “Could it become the canonical store of value at some point in the future? I think it would be naive to potentially think otherwise.” – Arnav Pagidyala Robinhood and Coinbase’s competitive landscape Robinhood is likely to gain a lead over Coinbase by 2026 due to its rapid product development. “It’s likely to be Robinhood… they’ve shipped 11 new products crossing over a $100,000,000 in run rate.” – Arnav Pagidyala Robinhood’s intentional product design strategy could enhance user engagement. “I think they’re very intentional about their product design… this is actually very smart in my opinion.” – Arnav Pagidyala Robinhood’s user experience is superior, appealing particularly to younger generations. “The UX of it is so good it’s so simple like I can log in face ID into Robinhood.” – Arnav Pagidyala Coinbase may abandon the content coin narrative and shift towards becoming a bank replacement. Coinbase might develop two separate apps to better serve its banking ambitions. The rise of privacy-preserving technologies Privacy-preserving KYC technologies can prevent data leaks by not requiring counterparties to store sensitive information. “The beautiful thing with a lot of the technology we have in crypto… we’re able to KYC without our counterparty actually storing that data locally.” – Arnav Pagidyala Privacy-preserving KYC will become a standard across various emerging applications beyond crypto. “I think this privacy-preserving KYC will become a standard across a number of emerging applications.” – Arnav Pagidyala Privacy-focused projects in crypto are still in their early stages and have not gained significant traction. “I think it’s just still a bit early for privacy believe it or not… the marginal new user in crypto they’re not so concerned about privacy.” – Arnav Pagidyala Wallets will increasingly capture value and could disrupt centralized exchanges by providing better fiat on-ramps. “I think centralized exchanges… will face a lot of headwinds from wallets… if we have better fiat on ramps.” – Arnav Pagidyala The impact of decentralized finance on traditional systems Centralized exchanges will lose power as the entire capital stack moves on-chain. “I do believe centralized exchanges will lose power and that’s very very positive for the space.” – Arnav Pagidyala Centralized exchanges will list good assets under more favorable terms as they face a survivability problem. “Centralized exchanges are incentivized to list good assets because they also have this survivability problem.” – Arnav Pagidyala Institutions will likely explore building on established chains due to their network effects. “My intuition is that this year a lot of these institutions will understand that building on a chain with deep network effects is important.” – Arnav Pagidyala Traditional financial institutions prefer chains they can control but are also exploring decentralized options. “It seems like they kind of trying it all… they would prefer chains that they have more control over.” – Arnav Pagidyala The evolving landscape of initial coin offerings (ICOs) ICOs are seen as a way to engage the community and drive significant value. “I’m incredibly bullish on ICOs for a few reasons… it just gets the community involved.” – Arnav Pagidyala As long as ICO platforms curate quality projects, ICOs will thrive in 2026 and beyond. “As long as these platforms continue to do a good job curating better projects… I’m very bullish on ICOs in 2026 and beyond.” – Arnav Pagidyala The success of ICOs depends on the ability of platforms to select successful projects. Community engagement is a critical factor for the success of ICOs. ICO platforms play a crucial role in the success of projects by ensuring quality curation. The future of ICOs looks promising if platforms maintain high standards in project selection. The strategic advantages of Morpho in decentralized finance Morpho has a clean risk isolation architecture that makes it compelling for institutions. “Morpho has very very clean risk isolation… this very clean separation and management of risk makes it compelling for institutions.” – Arnav Pagidyala Morpho’s share of total active loans is expected to grow from 10% to 25-30% this year. “My prediction is I suspect right now there are 10% of total active loans issued I suspect that’ll grow to maybe 25 to 30% this year.” – Arnav Pagidyala Morpho’s market structure is simplified to five key components, making it attractive for institutions. “Every market is made up of just five things… it’s very very simple and clean and that’s just what institutions want.” – Arnav Pagidyala Aave v4 is evolving towards a structure similar to Morpho’s, indicating a shift in the DeFi landscape. “Aave v four is moving much more towards this Morpho-esque architecture.” – Arnav Pagidyala The role of social media in the crypto space Social media companies will inevitably enter the crypto space, particularly with stablecoin integrations. “It is definitely a when not if question whether X is going to dive into this space.” – Arnav Pagidyala The trend of integrating decentralized finance protocols into existing social media platforms could redefine the crypto wallet landscape. “You could see the possibility with something like X entering the fat wallet space.” – Arnav Pagidyala The technical barriers for building in crypto are diminishing, allowing smaller teams to create high-quality products. “It’s possible this was never possible before now… smart contract auditors have been blown away by how effective Opus 4.5 has been.” – Arnav Pagidyala Social media platforms could leverage DeFi to enhance their offerings and user engagement. The convergence of social media and finance could significantly impact market competition. The future of crypto as infrastructure Crypto will transition to becoming ubiquitous infrastructure rather than a niche online community. “I do believe this will be a defining trend of 2026… crypto will become ubiquitous infrastructure.” – Arnav Pagidyala The crypto community is fatigued by scams and is shifting towards a more builder-focused approach. “People are just very tired of the scams the rug pulls… everybody’s just a lot more keen to move towards a more proper builder direction.” – Arnav Pagidyala The role of crypto in society is expected to evolve towards mainstream adoption. The focus on building legitimate and constructive projects reflects a critical sentiment shift within the community. The shift towards a builder-focused approach is driven by the desire for more legitimate projects. The future of crypto lies in its ability to integrate with traditional systems and provide value beyond speculation.

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Bankr expands its support to Solana, allowing AI agents to deploy tokens directly on Raydium. The native token BankrCoin (BNKR) saw a 21% increase following the announcement, gaining 120% over the week. Despite the platform’s revenue growth, 88% of tokens launched by third parties show low liquidity. The Solana DeFi ecosystem continues to attract advanced automation tools. Recently, the Bankr trading bot on Solana officially launched its support for this network, enabling AI agents to deploy tokens on Raydium, the chain’s sixth-largest protocol by total value locked.

your agents can now use bankr to deploy coins on @solana.

tag bankr on x to deploy, or have your agent use the bankr skills (link below).

launches run on @Raydium and work like this:

> coin starts on a bonding curve. 0.5% fee to the creator (or fee delegate)

> after… pic.twitter.com/xuaFdf5KJ9

— Bankr (@bankrbot) February 2, 2026 The announcement was made on February 2, after which the price of BankrCoin (BNKR) rallied by 21%. This move placed the asset among the day’s top gainers, capping an impressive 120% growth within its weekly timeframe.

The platform’s incentive structure establishes a 0.5% creator fee prior to migration. Subsequently, swap fees are distributed: 50% to the creator, 40% to Bankr, and the remaining 10% allocated to token burning to reduce the overall supply.

Financial Growth vs. On-Chain Liquidity Challenges Data from DefiLlama indicates that Bankr’s annualized revenue has surpassed $580,000, driven by its established presence on Ethereum, Base, and Polygon. However, the expansion to Solana aims to capitalize on the high speed and low transaction costs that define this network.

On the other hand, data from Dune Analytics reveals a contrasting scenario for projects launched via this tool. Excluding the BNKR token, approximately 88% of tokens created by third parties record a cumulative volume of less than $10,000 and show no recent activity.

In summary, while Bankr demonstrates financial strength as a platform, the success of individual tokens remains limited. The community is cautiously watching to see if Raydium’s liquidity will manage to reverse the trend of low follow-through seen in the protocol’s previous launches.

The company’s founder and CEO, Igor Runets, was placed under house arrest in connection with multiple tax evasion charges.

BitRiver, Russia’s largest Bitcoin miner, is on the verge of collapse amid mounting financial and legal problems. Courts have placed its parent company, Fox Group of Companies, under observation as debts and unpaid obligations pile up.

One of the disputes driving the court action involves Infrastructure of Siberia. The company is seeking more than $9 million after BitRiver failed to deliver mining equipment. The case stems from a large advance payment for hardware that was never supplied. This led to a lawsuit and a ruling in favor of the energy firm.

Operational Bans and Energy Disputes Operational bans have hit BitRiver’s regional sites hard. Mining centers in Irkutsk and Buryatia remain offline due to government restrictions. In addition, a 40 MW facility in Ingushetia was shut down by authorities for violating local rules.

These shutdowns have worsened the company’s financial strain, coming alongside rising disputes over unpaid electricity bills. Energy suppliers have filed claims totaling hundreds of millions of rubles. Some also lost trading rights after nonpayment, further restricting BitRiver’s ability to operate.

Leadership issues have added to the pressure. The company’s founder and CEO, Igor Runets, was placed under house arrest in connection with multiple tax evasion charges. Authorities allege that he attempted to conceal company assets to avoid paying taxes, a claim that Runets and his legal team have denied.

BitRiver’s Struggles Amid Sector Growth BitRiver has also struggled under international pressure. US sanctions and partner exits have cut access to foreign markets. Japanese firms, including SBI, also withdrew from Russia, limiting financial support and supply channels.

The company once managed over 175,000 rigs across 15 centers, generating $129 million in revenue last year. Its rapid decline highlights the fragile balance between regulatory, financial, and operational pressures in Russia’s mining industry.

You may also like: Russia-Linked Crypto Activity Drove Illicit Wallet Inflows to a 5-Year High in 2025: TRM Labs Bitcoin Hash Rate Slips Below 1 ZH/s as Miners Face Growing Profitability Pressure Analyst: How Bitcoin Difficulty Adjustments Are Stabilizing the Market Despite BitRiver’s setbacks, Russia’s crypto mining sector continues to expand. Grid-connected mining capacity rose 33% in 2025 to 4 GW, reflecting strong domestic demand for industrial mining infrastructure.

Analysts say BitRiver’s bankruptcy could signal broader challenges for large-scale miners operating in restrictive regions. Yet the sector’s continued growth shows that Russia remains a major player in global Bitcoin mining, even as individual companies falter.

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Dogecoin is flashing a signal that appeared exclusively before the most bullish phases of previous market cycles, and it may still carry weight under current Dogecoin price predictions.

Commentary from popular pseudonymous X analyst Trader Tartigrade on the meme coin has drawn attention to a long-term historical indicator: the Price Momentum Oscillator (PMO).

On the weekly chart, previous instances where the PMO dropped to similarly low levels preceded cycle-defining rallies. The signal marked a 21,000% run from 2015 to 2018, and an 800% run from 2022 to 2024.

With the PMO once again hovering near these historical troughs, the conditions that preceded Dogecoin’s most aggressive upside moves appear to be forming again.

The social backdrop is lining up familiarly as well. Key opinion leader Elon Musk is once again shilling DOGE with confirmation that he intends to send DOGE to the “literal moon.”

When asked about the inevitability of the DOGE-1 lunar mission, Musk replied simply: “Yes.”

A publicity event of this scale could act as a powerful social catalyst. Mainstream exposure driven by Musk has historically coincided with sharp inflows of retail capital

Dogecoin Price Prediction: How The Next Bull Run Could UnfoldThis potential launchpad setup lines up with the year-long falling wedge pattern that has defined the Dogecoin price consolidation.

DOGE USD 1-day chart, falling wedge pattern. Source: TradingView.Momentum indicators support a potential bottom. The weekly RSI has reached the 30 oversold threshold, a level that typically marks seller exhaustion and a pivot into a long-term uptrend as buyers step back in.

The MACD reads similarly, narrowing in on a golden cross above the signal line after months of pressure building beneath the surface.

Focus now shifts to the pattern’s upper boundary, with immediate interim resistance around $0.115. Support here would provide a higher and firmer footing for a sustained breakout push.

If a breakout unfolds, Dogecoin could enter a multi-stage surge with resistance at $0.28 and previous all-time highs around $0.48 paving the way for a 610% push into new price discovery, targeting $0.75.

New Presale Bitcoin Hyper is Bringing Solana Tech to BitcoinAs some investors look to de-risk, attention is drifting toward projects anchored in tangible utility and one stands out by tackling Bitcoin’s most persistent constraint: scalability.

Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER) is bridging Bitcoin’s security with Solana tech, creating a new Layer-2 network that unlocks faster, cheaper, and more flexible use cases that Bitcoin couldn’t support alone.

This upgrade positions Bitcoin to re-enter high-growth narratives like DeFi and real-world asset tokenisation – where throughput and efficiency are non-negotiable.

The project has already raised almost $31 million in presale, and post-launch, even a small fraction of Bitcoin’s massive trading volume could send its valuation significantly higher.

By addressing slow settlement times, elevated fees, and limited programmability, Bitcoin Hyper removes long-standing barriers for Bitcoin.

Visit the Official Bitcoin Hyper Website Here

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Here we go into February, with BTC slipping under the $78,000 level and hitting its lowest price of the year so far. Altcoins like XRP, PI Coin, and Solana have dropped even harder and are now flirting with levels we have not seen in quite a while.

That said, every February that followed a red January has been positive so far. Historically, it has been one of the strongest months for Bitcoin, even better than Uptober.

If that pattern plays out again, XRP, PI coin, and Solana could end up being some of the most interesting opportunities in the market, and here is why.

XRP Price Prediction: Not Great, A Bounce Could Be Far AwayOpen interest in XRP has fallen to roughly $2.9 billion, marking its lowest level in over a year as price continues to trend lower. This just shows a broad, diminished trader confidence.

Source: XRPUSD / TradingViewXRP is still stuck in a steep downtrend, and the latest move just makes things look worse. Price has slid back to the $1.60 area after failing to get back above resistance near $2.20. This keeps the bigger perspective firmly bearish.

RSI is sitting around 28, so XRP is clearly oversold and a short term bounce is possible. That said, any bounce is likely just a relief move unless price can break back above the channel and hold a daily close over $2.20.

If $1.60 gives way on a daily close, the chart opens up for a deeper drop toward the $1.40 zone, where the next real demand sits. Until on chain activity picks up and price reclaims broken resistance, any upside in XRP looks more like temporary relief than the start of a real recovery.

Solana Price Prediction: Can SOL Hold The $100 Psychological Support?Just like the rest of the market, Solana is still stuck in a clean downtrend and has now slid into the $100 to $105 support zone, which is basically the last thing holding the structure together right now.

RSI is sitting around 30, so SOL is oversold, and a short-term bounce is very possible, especially if buyers step in and defend this area again.

Source: SOLUSD / TradingViewIf that bounce happens, it likely runs into resistance near $115 to $120, right at the underside of the channel. But unless SOL can break and hold above $144, the bigger picture does not change, and any upside should be treated as corrective.

If this support gives way, the chart opens up for a deeper drop toward the mid $80s, which would be fresh lows we have not seen in a long time.

On the macro side, this all fits with a risk-off environment where high beta assets are getting hit the hardest as liquidity tightens and traders stay defensive.

Until Bitcoin stabilizes and overall market sentiment improves, Solana rallies are more likely to be short-lived than the start of a real recovery.

PI Coin Price Prediction: Slow Bleed With No Catalyst In SightPI has been grinding lower for what feels like forever, and the chart pretty much matches what has been going on fundamentally for a long time.

Price is stuck inside a descending channel on the 4h chart after that sharp breakdown, with every bounce getting sold and the structure staying clearly bearish.

Source: PIUSD / TradingViewRSI is sitting around 50, which tells you momentum is neutral. It is not oversold, but it is not strong either. This looks more like consolidation inside a downtrend, not a reversal setup.

If the price can hold the lower support around $0.15, a short-term bounce toward $0.20 area is possible. That said, unless PI can break out of the channel and reclaim $0.20, any upside should be treated as corrective.

If support fails, the next level to watch is around $0.14. PI has been sliding for a long time because there is still very little happening in the ecosystem.

There are no real demand drivers, and way too much supply compared to actual usage. With more coins constantly entering circulation, there is little reason for sustained buying. PI might keep bleeding, especially in a market that is already risk off and crowded with thousands of competing tokens.

When Altcoins Bleed, Here Is Why Bitcoin Hyper Infrastructure Starts To Matter MoreBitcoin slips under $78,000, and altcoins like XRP, PI Coin, and Solana continue to grind lower. The pattern is familiar. Price moves fade, rallies get sold, and most narratives struggle to hold attention in a risk-off market.

Bitcoin Hyper is built around a different angle. Instead of betting on another altcoin bounce, it focuses on upgrading Bitcoin itself.

The idea is straightforward. Bitcoin still dominates value and liquidity, but it remains slow, expensive, and limited when real usage is needed. Bitcoin Hyper aims to change that.

Designed as a Bitcoin-focused Layer 2. Bitcoin Hyper brings fast, low-cost transactions and smart contract functionality to the Bitcoin ecosystem while keeping Bitcoin’s security intact. Payments, dApps, staking, and even meme coin creation are all part of the vision. All built around Bitcoin rather than competing against it.

Momentum around the project is already forming despite market weakness. The presale has raised over $31,000,000 so far, with $HYPER priced at $0.013635 ahead of the next increase. Staking rewards of up to 38% are also being offered. This presents early participants’ exposure to yield while the broader market remains defensive.

Bitcoin Hyper has completed audits by Consult. It’s building out a full ecosystem that includes wallets, bridges, staking, explorers, and on-chain tooling.

The broader bet is that when the market eventually shifts out of fear and into recovery. Infrastructure tied directly to Bitcoin could matter more than short-term altcoin rotations.

If February does deliver another historical rebound. Bitcoin Hyper is positioning itself not as another speculative bet, but as an attempt to make Bitcoin faster, more usable.

Visit the Official Bitcoin Hyper Website Here

The Moscow Exchange (MOEX) is preparing to expand its crypto derivatives offering in 2026 with the launch of futures linked to Solana (SOL), Ripple (XRP), and Tron (TRX). The plan was confirmed by Maria Silkina, head of the derivatives products division.

The roadmap includes the prior creation of three new crypto indices tracking the price dynamics of SOL, XRP, and TRX. These indices will serve as the underlying assets for the contracts. MOEX currently maintains Bitcoin and Ethereum indices under a publicly disclosed methodology and trades monthly futures on both.

The new contracts will follow the same structure: cash settlement, no physical delivery of the tokens, and monthly expiration, in line with Bank of Russia regulations. Under current rules, these instruments will be available exclusively to qualified investors.

In parallel, the exchange is evaluating the addition of perpetual futures and options based on the same indices. The perpetual futures would be structured as one-day contracts with automatic rollover and would use the same benchmarks as the monthly futures. The expansion will roll out gradually, starting with the pairs that have the largest market capitalizations.

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Solana (SOL) Hovers Near $100 as Long-Term Holders Pull Back — Downside Risk BuildsSolana remains oversold, signaling relief rally rather than full recovery.Long term holders reduce accumulation, weakening support during downturn.Price risks drop below $100 unless $107 flips into support.Solana has remained under sustained pressure after a prolonged decline that began well before recent market weakness intensified. The price drop gradually eroded confidence, prompting influential investors to adjust their positioning. 

Historical patterns now point to elevated downside risk. While oversold signals are emerging, broader data still reflect a cautious outlook for SOL.

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Solana Holders Begin Pulling BackSolana’s HODLer Net Position Change has started to trend lower. Receding green bars indicate that long-term holders are slowing accumulation. This cohort typically plays a stabilizing role during corrections. A reduction in buying activity suggests weakening conviction rather than aggressive distribution at current price levels.

Although the data does not confirm active selling, it highlights fading demand from influential investors. Reduced accumulation often limits recovery attempts during oversold phases. Without renewed buying pressure, SOL may struggle to sustain rebounds, especially if broader market conditions remain fragile.

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Solana HODLer Net Position Change. Source: GlassnodeHODL Waves provide additional insight into investor behavior. Wallets that accumulated SOL one to three months ago declined by 5%. Meanwhile, the share of holders aged three to six months increased by 4.5%. This shift shows that underwater investors continue holding despite unrealized losses.

While resilience remains, patience may not be unlimited. Historically, prolonged drawdowns test a holder’s conviction. If Solana’s price weakens further, these cohorts may begin distributing. Such behavior would add downside pressure and reinforce the prevailing bearish macro trend.

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Solana HODL Waves. Source: GlassnodeSOL Price Could See Further DeclineSolana is trading near $103, holding above the critical $100 support. This level aligns with the 161.8% Fibonacci Extension. Maintaining this zone is important for short-term stability. However, the failed rally places downside risk toward $95, corresponding with the 178.6% Fibonacci level.

Solana Price Analysis. Source: TradingViewMomentum indicators reflect oversold conditions. The Money Flow Index is nearing the oversold threshold. Historically, each dip below this level triggered short-lived rebounds. These bounces often failed to reverse the broader trend, leading to renewed declines after brief recoveries.

Solana MFI. Source: TradingViewIn the near term, Solana may either defend $100 or rebound toward $107 resistance. A technical bounce remains possible due to oversold conditions. However, macro signals continue to favor downside risk. Without stronger demand, SOL appears vulnerable to another breakdown below $100.

The bearish outlook would be invalidated if Solana flips $107 into support. A sustained move higher could open the path toward $118. Securing that level requires consistent inflows and renewed investor confidence. Without capital returning to SOL, upside attempts are likely to remain limited.

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Crypto analyst and Elliott Wave expert Gert van Lagen has highlighted a critical level that could determine the next move in the Bitcoin price. In a recently shared 2-week chart, Lagen points to a broader market structure that suggests Bitcoin may be preparing for another strong upward leg, provided it continues to hold above $74,000. According to the analyst, this level now serves as a key support zone, marking the boundary between bull-market continuation and a potentially more concerning structural breakdown. 

Why $74,000 Matters For Bitcoin Price Bull Structure In an X post, Lagen shared a detailed analysis of Bitcoin, predicting its next price move based on Elliott wave structures. His accompanying chart shows BTC completing an extended corrective phase following a multi-year rally. This correction, labeled Wave IV, has pulled the price back into a previous consolidation zone without disrupting the broader bullish structure. As long as Bitcoin remains above $74,400, the analyst views this move as a healthy reset rather than the beginning of an extended bear market.

Looking back at earlier phases of the cycle helps explain why the $74,400 support level is so critical. Lagen noted that during the build-up to Wave III, Bitcoin experienced a deep retracement that nearly revisited the low from the previous corrective wave before pushing higher. The cryptocurrency’s current price action appears to follow the same pattern, with the latest pullback approaching the bottom of Wave IV at mid-$70,000.

Source: Chart from Gert van Lagen on X This type of pattern repetition is common in Elliott Wave structures and often signals that the market may be preparing for a stronger upward move. In line with this, Lagen highlighted that BTC’s recent price movements match the characteristics of a Wave II correction within a broader Wave V advance. He said that $74,000 remains in the invalidation area. Holding above it keeps Bitcoin’s bullish outlook intact, while a decisive break below it would force a reassessment of BTC’s entire market structure. In any case, the analyst has stated he does not expect Bitcoin to break this support zone. 

What The Chart Says About Bitcoin’s Next Move If the $74,400 support level continues to hold, the projected path on Lagen’s chart suggests the start of a new impulsive rally that would mark the early phase of Wave V. The initial move higher is expected to push the Bitcoin price back above previous highs, signaling that the corrective phase has ended and momentum has flipped back in favor of the bulls. According to the analyst, if Bitcoin continues to mirror past patterns, a bearish outcome remains less likely.

Looking at his chart, Lagen has projected that Bitcoin could experience a bullish continuation toward the $260,000 to $320,000 region, which aligns with sub-wave 3, the strongest phase of a Wave V advance. Following this, the final extension of Wave V is expected to push Bitcoin toward $400,000, reflecting a final-cycle advance and representing a surge of more than 410% from current levels around $78,000.

BTC trading at $78,138 on the 1D chart | Source: BTCUSDT on Tradingview.com Featured image from Peakpx, chart from Tradingview.com

TL;DR:

BNB has lost 14.63% of its value since late January, outstripping the decline recorded by Bitcoin. The price has successfully retested the $730 level, a support that has remained firm since August. Analysts warn that the daily market structure remains bearish after losing the $820 mark. Tuesday’s session was marked by high volatility that tested the resilience of two major assets. In this context, the BNB support at $730 emerged as the bulls’ last line of defense following a 14.63% correction that began on January 29.

Despite the selling pressure, Binance’s native token managed to bounce off that historic 2024 level. However, the technical scenario on the daily chart reveals a worrying structural shift after falling below the December 2025 lows.

Momentum indicators, such as the Awesome Oscillator, remain in red territory, suggesting that the bearish force is not yet exhausted. Consequently, traders are maintaining extreme caution while observing the asset’s correlation with general market sentiment.

Resistance Zones and the Macroeconomic Impact on Binance For BNB to return to the green zone, it is fundamental for the price to reclaim the resistance zone located between $820 and $840. In the meantime, any rally toward these levels could be viewed by short-term traders as an opportunity to open short positions.

On the other hand, Binance management attributes the current instability to global macroeconomic shocks, dismissing allegations of internal infrastructure failures. This narrative aims to reassure institutional investors at a time when “fear” seems to dominate the market’s microstructure.

In summary, the immediate future of the cryptocurrency depends on the successful defense of the $730 level and, ultimately, the secondary support at $687. If these levels fail, the market could face a much deeper and more prolonged capitulation event.

Vitalik Buterin recently took to X to restart a somewhat polarising conversation in the Ethereum space, regarding the complicated relationship between Ethereum mainnet and its L2s. 

According to the Ethereum cofounder, this current conversation about L2 relevance is happening in the face of two facts. One is that “L2s progress to stage 2 (and, secondarily, on interop) has been far slower and more difficult than originally expected.”

The other is that “L1 itself is scaling, fees are very low, and gas limits are projected to increase greatly in 2026.” 

Why Vitalik believes Ethereum L2s need to play a different role  Vitalik claims both these facts mean that the “original vision of L2s and their role in Ethereum no longer makes sense, and we need a new path.” He believes a path is needed now more than ever because the current vision no longer makes sense. 

“L1 does not need L2s to be ‘branded shards’, because L1 is itself scaling” he wrote. “And L2s are not able or willing to satisfy the properties that a true “branded shard” would require.”

Vitalik says Ethereum itself is now scaling directly on L1, with large planned increases to its gas limit this year and the years ahead.

“We should stop thinking about L2s as literally being “branded shards” of Ethereum, with the social status and responsibilities that this entails. Instead, we can think of L2s as being a full spectrum,” he wrote. 

Vitalik’s advice for L2s today Vitalik, in his post, outlined several paths for L2s in his post. He suggested reframing L2s as a broad spectrum rather than simply tagging them as official Ethereum extensions. 

He argues that some can still be strongly secured by Ethereum but that others have looser ties to the network with users often choosing based on their needs. Vitalik suggests that L2s need to focus on adding value beyond mere scaling. 

He claims that those that want to remain focused on scaling will have to take it to the extreme, beyond what even an expanded L1 would want to do. 

Another option is to be stage 1 at the minimum, especially if the L2 is doing things with ETH or other Ethereum-issued assets. The last thing he mentioned was supporting maximum interoperability with Ethereum, though he acknowledged this will differ for each one. 

“It’s each L2’s choice exactly what they want to build. Don’t just “extend L1”, figure out something new to add,” Vitalik wrote.

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Arbitrum DAO confirmed the hack of its official governance account on X (@arbitrumdao_gov) and issued a security alert warning users not to interact with any links or posts from that profile. The team stated that it is working to regain access and clarified that the incident only affected the social media account, with no impact on the protocol or user funds.

During the unauthorized access, the account posted messages related to a supposed airdrop under the heading “Arbitrum snapshot confirmed.” The posts included a graphic banner and a link to the domain gov-arbitrum.com, a non-official site featuring a “Connect Wallet” button. The publication mirrored the format and language of previous announcements within the ecosystem.

The messages referenced users’ historical activity, mentioning interactions such as bridging, swaps, liquidity provision, and governance participation. The sequence of posts remained active until Arbitrum issued a public notice from its main account, instructing users to ignore any content from the compromised profile.

The team reiterated that no airdrop is currently active or confirmed and warned against connecting wallets to any links shared from the affected account. No losses have been reported so far. Arbitrum will provide updates once full control of the governance profile is restored.

Source: https://x.com/arbitrum/status/2018658275588485142

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Chipotle on Tuesday reported quarterly earnings and revenue that topped analysts' expectations, although traffic to its restaurants fell for the fourth straight quarter.

The company said consumer demand was pressured early in the second quarter by factors including the government shutdown and heightened value-seeking behavior.

HomeIndustriesSoftwareTech StocksTech StocksGartner says customers are ‘slowing and deferring everything possible’ as they make sense of a shifting AI landscapePublished: Feb. 3, 2026 at 5:17 p.m. ET

Shares of information-technology research firm Gartner closed at their lowest level in five years, underscoring how artificial intelligence is disrupting the landscape for professional research and consulting.

Gartner’s IT guidance for the full year came in below expectations, with the company forecasting adjusted earnings per share of at least $12.30, versus the $13.52 FactSet analyst consensus, as well as revenue of at least $6.455 billion, versus the $6.703 billion consensus view.