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Bitcoin (BTC) traded 5.5% above its nine-month low of $74,500 reached on Monday amid hopes of a rebound toward $85,000.

Key takeaways:

A “squeeze” toward $85,000 is in play as Bitcoin rebounds from multimonth lows.

The return of spot Bitcoin ETF inflows could fuel BTC price recovery in the short term.

Can BTC price rebound toward $85,000?Bitcoin bulls fought to secure the recent recovery to $78,000 as traders hoped that further BTC price gains would follow.

Bitcoin “created a massive CME gap this weekend,” analyst Daan Crypto Trades said in a Monday post on X.

This is the futures gap formed between Friday's close around $84,445 and Monday’s open near $77,400.

This is the “largest gap we've created this cycle and definitely the biggest weekend move in many months,” Daan Crypto said, adding:

“​​Keep that gap close area around $84K on your charts as it could be a good level to watch if price were to cross back over $80K at some point.” BTC/USD one-hour chart. Source: Daan Crypto TradesFellow analyst Titan of Crypto said that after sweeping the previous monthly low at $84,000 and past quarterly low around $80,000, BTC price could rebound toward the first fair value gap (FVG) between $79,000 and $81,000. 

Above that, the next area of interest is the second FVG between $84,000 and $88,000.

BTC/USD daily chart. Source: Titan of CryptoA FVG happens when the price moves very fast, leaving a gap in a three-candle pattern. The first candle's wick and the third candle's wick don't overlap at all, showing an imbalance where no trading occurred.

Additionally, exchange order-book liquidity data from CoinGlass showed the price pinned below two sell-order clusters at $80,000 and just above $85,000.

“2 strong liquidity levels shining bright for $BTC,” Bitcoin analyst AlphaBTC said in his latest post on X, adding:

“Will markets get enough of a bounce at the start of Feb to take both out? IMO yes, but it may take a little time and the US passing the Crypto bill as a catalyst.” Bitcoin liquidation heatmap. Source: CoinGlassIf the $80,000 level is broken, it could spark a liquidation squeeze, forcing short sellers to close positions and driving prices toward $85,000, which is the next major liquidity cluster.

February’s first Bitcoin ETF inflows give hopeDiscussing whether demand is returning at lower BTC prices, market analyst CoinBureau was optimistic.

“Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded $561.9M in net inflows yesterday, ending 4 straight days of outflows. Not a single ETF saw outflows,” the analyst said in a Tuesday post on X, adding:

“February’s first inflow day has already outpaced all of January. The bid is back.” Spot Bitcoin  ETFs flows table. Source: Farside InvestorsInstitutions are “buying the fear,” said analyst  Danny Scott, referring to the “extreme fear” gripping the market at the moment.

Data from market intelligence platform Santiment shows that Bitcoin’s latest rebound to $78,300 from $74,600 came after FUD (fear, uncertainty and doubt) levels reached their highest levels since November 2025.

This signals the potential for a relief rally as seen in “previous two instances following FUD,” Santiment said.

Bitcoin: positive vs. negative commentary. Source: SantimentAs Cointelegraph reported, the (MVRV) z-score has reached its lowest level ever recorded, signalling “fire-sale valuations for Bitcoin,” and also hinting at a potential rebound in the near term.

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Following the recent market crash, Kaia [KAIA] plunged 43% from $0.09 to a low of $0.051. However, as the broader crypto signaled recovery amid falling fear levels, the altcoin made a strong uptick.

As such, KAIA bottomed, defended the $0.05 support level, and rose to a local high of $0.0638 before slightly retracing.

 As of this writing, the altcoin traded at $0.6, up 11.32% on the daily charts. This price increase was accompanied by a 74% increase in trading volume, reflecting strengthening bullish momentum.

KAIA signals recovery After KAIA fell to $0.05, buyers stepped into the market with conviction and bought the dip. The Accumulation Map indicator in TradingView indicated increased demand for the asset. 

This indicator has hovered around 7.45%-7.5% at current rates, suggesting greater accumulation following the price drop to $0.5. 

Source: TradingView

At this level, the price lookedsufficiently strong to support a rebound. However, if prices fall below this area, KAIA could decline rapidly because liquidity is limited there. 

Coupled with that, the altcoin’s buy volume jumped to 51.75 million compared to 36 million in sell volume. As a result, the market saw a positive buy-sell delta of 15 million, a clear sign of aggressive spot accumulation. 

Source: Coinalyze

Often, higher demand has reduced supply, accelerating upside momentum, leading to higher prices.

Risk appetite returns in the market With the market rebounding, risk appetite also surged significantly. According to CoinGlass, Open Interest increased 27.5% to $17.5 million, while derivatives volume rose 52% to $60.7 million. 

The rising OI and volume suggested that investors who turned bullish were more willing to take riskier positions. 

Source: CoinGlass

Even more so, the altcoin’s Long/Short Ratio bounced back above, rising to 1.18, reflecting increased demand for leveraged positions. 

When this metric hits such levels, it suggests more traders were bullish and aggressively positioned themselves for price appreciation.

Can the shift in momentum hold? KAIA successfully held the key support level as fear eased and risk appetite returned in the market. As such, investors returned aggressively across the market.

In doing so, its Relative Strength Index (RSI) rose to 49, then pulled back to 48 at press time. Although this momentum indicator failed to enter the bullish zone, a jump from 42 suggested increasing buying pressure.

Source: TradingView

At the same time, the altcoin saw a bullish crossover on its short-term moving averages before prices retraced. With these two momentum indicators showing increased demand, although in the short term.

If short-term demand holds, KAIA could flip both the 19- and 21-day MAs at $0.62 and target $0.7. However, if demand weakens and prices decline to $0.55, KAIA will breach the $0.5 support level.

Final Thoughts KAIA successfully held the $0.05 support level and climbed to a local high of $0.063, then retraced.  KAIA rebounded as buyers stepped in as fear eased and risk appetite returned in the market.

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Hyperliquid has rolled out a testnet version of “Outcome Trading”, an event-driven system that integrates prediction market mechanics into the protocol’s onchain stack.

The feature, introduced under Hyperliquid Improvement Proposal 4 (HIP-4), allows fully collateralized contracts that settle within a fixed range. These contracts can power prediction markets, bounded options-like instruments, and potentially other innovative trading applications.

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Outcome Trading is still on testnet, and canonical markets using objective settlement sources will be deployed in USDH once technical development is complete. Depending on user feedback, the system could eventually support permissionless deployment, allowing broader access and new onchain applications.

Marker Reaction The announcement moved markets. Hyperliquid’s token, HYPE, has surged 29.7% since Monday, reaching a price of $38.96 and outperforming the broader market’s 3.6% gain over the same period. This made it the top gainer among the 100 largest cryptocurrencies.

At the time of writing, HYPE’s price has pulled back slightly and sits around $36.80.

Source: TradingView Why This Matters Outcome Trading could broaden Hyperliquid’s market beyond perpetual contracts, offering safer, more flexible ways for traders to engage with event-driven or structured products.

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Ripple’s XRP has been one of the worst performers among the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market cap in recent weeks. 

The coin is down by less than 1% in the last 24 hours and is currently trading around $1.6 per coin.

XRP is attempting to recover from last week’s sharp decline that tested support at $1.50.

However, weakening on-chain metrics and declining retail participation could make the recovery harder for XRP.

Retail demand remains poor despite ETF inflows Copy link to section

Institutional investors continue to accumulate XRP despite the broader cryptocurrency market recording losses in recent weeks.

Official data revealed that spot XRP Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) recorded inflows of nearly $9.29 million on Friday after recording the largest single-day outflow since launch of nearly $48.64 million on Thursday.

The ETF flows serve as a gauge for market sentiment, with steady inflows suggesting that investors are confident in XRP’s price performance in the near term. 

However, retail interest in XRP remains poor, as OI dropped to $2.81 billion on Monday, from $2.97 billion the previous day.

Futures Open Interest (OI) tracks the total notional value of outstanding futures contracts, making it a key indicator of market participation.

The dip in OI indicates that retail investors lack confidence in XRP’s ability to maintain its upward momentum.

Furthermore, it indicates that traders are closing positions rather than opening new ones, making it more challenging for XRP to embark on a sustainable recovery move. 

In addition to that, addresses actively transacting on the XRP Ledger (XRPL) corrected to approximately 18,000 as of Sunday, suggesting low on-chain participation.

The Active Addresses metric rose to roughly 21,500 on Saturday but quickly erased those gains as the broader cryptocurrency market recorded massive losses on Sunday. 

XRP bulls look to push higher despite low retail interest Copy link to section

The XRP/USD 4-hour chart is extremely bearish as XRP risks dropping below its daily open price of $1.59. 

The 50-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) at $1.96, the 100-day EMA at $2.10, and the 200 the 200-day EMA at $2.25 provide stiff resistance levels in the near term, ensuring that the bears remain in control.

The technical indicators suggest that the bears are still in control.

The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) line holds below the neutral zone on the 4-hour chart, prompting investors to reduce their exposure.

However, the Relative Strength (RSI) at 36 on the same chart is edging slightly higher, hinting at seller exhaustion.

If the recovery continues, XRP could rally towards the first major resistance level at $1.96 over the next few days.

The $2.21 resistance level remains an unlikely scenario in the near term.

However, if the daily candle closes below the $1.59 level, XRP could retest the next demand zone at $1.50.

TL;DR

BTC Resistance: Bitcoin rebounded from a nine‑month low but failed again at $79,000, keeping market sentiment cautious as it trades near $78,000. Altcoin Weakness: Major alts remain sluggish, with ETH stuck below $2,300 and assets like XRP, TRX, and XLM slightly down while SOL, BNB, ADA, and BCH post minimal gains. HYPE Momentum: HYPE continues to outperform the market, jumping 19% to $37 and holding strong near $36, while CC also posts an 8% rise as the total crypto market cap climbs back above $2.7 trillion.
Bitcoin’s latest rebound has offered only partial relief after a turbulent week that dragged the asset to a nine‑month low beneath $75,000. Although BTC briefly recovered in the past 24 hours, its attempt to reclaim $79,000 stalled, leaving the market’s sentiment fragile. In contrast, HYPE continues to outperform the broader sector, extending its strong momentum despite widespread weakness across major altcoins.

BTC Struggles After Sharp Multi‑Day Declines The downturn began last Wednesday when bitcoin tapped $90,000 but failed to push higher. The rejection coincided with the US Fed’s decision to pause interest rate cuts, triggering a gradual decline that accelerated as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East intensified. By Thursday, BTC had slumped to $81,000 before rebounding to $84,000 on Friday and early Saturday. The recovery was short‑lived, and the asset collapsed from $83,000 to $76,000 in an unusually volatile Saturday session.

Bitcoin’s slide continued into Monday morning, briefly dipping under $75,000 for the first time since April of last year. A modest bounce followed, allowing BTC to challenge $79,000, but the level once again acted as firm resistance. The asset now trades around $78,000, up less than 1%. BTC’s market cap stands at $1.560 trillion, while its dominance on CG has risen to 57.7% as altcoins struggle to regain footing.

Altcoins Lag as Ethereum and Others Remain Under Pressure Most larger‑cap alts mirrored Bitcoin’s decline over the past several days. Ethereum fell from above $3,000 toward $2,100 and, despite a mild recovery, remains below $2,300, currently trading near $2,200. XRP, TRX, and XLM are slightly in the red, while SOL, BNB, ADA, and BCH have posted only marginal gains. BNB trades at $767, SOL at $102, and XRP at $1.59, each moving less than 1% on the day.

HYPE has once again emerged as the market’s top performer, surging by 19% to $37 and currently trading near $36 with a nearly 17% daily increase. CC is the other notable gainer, jumping 8% to over $0.19. The broader crypto market has regained $70 billion since yesterday’s low, lifting total capitalization above $2.7 trillion on CG.

The new contracts will be based on indices for each token, settled in rubles, and accessible only to qualified investors. Feb 3, 2026, 11:28 a.m.

The Moscow Exchange (MOEX) plans to roll out cash-settled futures contracts tied to solana SOL$102.95, XRP, and TRX$0.2831, adding to its existing BTC and ETH products.

The exchange will first introduce indices for the three altcoins before rolling out futures contracts settled in rubles. Maria Silkina, senior manager of the Derivatives Market Group at MOEX, said on Russia’s RBC radio that the exchange will first introduce indices for the three altcoins, which will serve as the foundation for rolling out futures contracts.

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Under current Russian regulations, derivatives must be tied to an underlying asset, and in this case, that asset will be the published index for each token.

MOEX already calculates indices for bitcoin and ether, and offers monthly cash-settled futures tied to those benchmarks. The new products will follow the same model, featuring no physical delivery of crypto, settlement in rubles, and only accessible to qualified investors.

The exchange is also eyeing perpetual futures for bitcoin and ether, allowing investors to enter futures positions with no expiry. These perpetual futures contracts are already popular in the cryptocurrency space and are offered by most major global exchanges.

Russia has been working on crypto regulations over the last few months. Last month, lawmakers in the country unveiled plans to cap retail crypto buys at $4,000, and earlier, the central bank outlined a new framework for crypto investors.

Still, the country’s ongoing conflict with Ukraine has been weighing on the sector, given the sanctions imposed on the country. BitRiver, Russia’s largest crypto miner, was sanctioned by the United States in 2022 over the invasion, and is now facing potential bankruptcy. Russia has also labeled a crypto exchange, WhiteBIT, as “undesirable” over its support for Ukraine.

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Vitalik Buterin resumed selling ETH from one of his public wallets. In the past 24 hours, he issued multiple transactions for decentralized swapping. 

Vitalik Buterin sold ETH again, with multiple transactions originating from one of the known public wallets. 

The wallet has been active in the past days, selling smaller amounts of meme tokens. In the past day, Buterin deposited 5,000 ETH to Wrapped ETH using Gnosis Safe Proxy. After that, the wallet started selling small amounts of WETH for GHO stablecoins by Aave. 

Vitalik Buterin sold WETH and ETH, sending $500,000 as a donation to the Kanro platform to support open-source science. | Source: Arkham Intelligence The wallet originated multiple sale orders for 70.313 WETH, leaving the wallet with 4.443K WETH and a bigger reserve of 235.26K ETH. 

The transactions arrive just days after Buterin explained the future of the Ethereum Foundation, and withdrew 16,384 ETH for ecosystem purposes. The current WETH selling happened through CowSwap protocol, the usual approach of both Buterin and the Ethereum Foundation.

Vitalik Buterin sold for philanthropic projects Some of the sales originating from Buterin’s wallets were used for philanthropic projects. A sale of 211.84 ETH for $500,000 USDC was sent to Kanro, a platform for open-source health projects. 

The sale is part of Buterin’s usual liquidations of ETH reserves for donations. In the past week, Buterin has warned he will continue the pattern with personal resources to limit the selling of the Ethereum Foundation reserves. 

The recent ETH selling also created worries, as the ETH price dipped below $2,300. However, the sales are small-scale and will have a limited market impact. 

In total, Buterin liquidated $830,440 in ETH, angering the community for continuing the liquidations. Buterin has not shown any attempts to support the market price of ETH, instead focusing on long-term goals and ideas. The selling is still debated as a signal on ETH valuations. 

Larger whales also sell ETH While Buterin’s move was notable, much larger whales sold ETH during the latest downturn. As a result, the ETH fear and greed index is down to 20 points, indicating fear. 

Trend Research transferred 20K ETH into Binance, as part of a series of transactions to wind down debt. The ETH will most probably be sold, putting extra pressure on the market. 

At the same time, another whale kept buying on the spot market. The whale accumulated 33,000 ETH during the dip, in addition to buying CBBTC.

Some of the recent ETH selling may not be a sign of panic by holders. Most long-term ETH holders are trying to stake their assets for passive income, with 4M ETH locked in the validator queue. 

However, the recent wave of liquidations may be causing forced selling after the liquidation of leveraged long positions. 

Buying pressure for ETH also declined as the token lost the $3,000 level, and may not return before a shift in sentiment.

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Trump says he knew nothing of a $500M Abu Dhabi-linked deal for World Liberty Financial, as critics probe conflicts of interest and ethics risks.

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Trump says World Liberty Financial is run by his sons and he has no role in its $500M Abu Dhabi-linked funding deal. A Wall Street Journal report says Aryam Investment 1, tied to UAE security chief Sheikh Tahnoon, bought 49% of WLFI days before Trump’s inauguration. Lawmakers led by Sen. Warren call the deal corrupt and question whether Emirati ties influenced AI chip export policy, while the White House rejects any conflict. Former President Donald Trump denied knowledge of a reported $500 million investment from an Abu Dhabi-linked entity in World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a cryptocurrency platform associated with his family, according to statements made to reporters on February 2, 2026.

Trump stated that the crypto project operates independently under the management of his sons and that he remains uninvolved in operational and financial decisions regarding World Liberty Financial, commonly referred to as WLFI. The former president said his family handles business matters while he focuses on presidential duties.

World Liberty Financial and UAE National Security advisor investment under scrutiny The Wall Street Journal first reported the investment, identifying the investor as Aryam Investment 1, an Abu Dhabi-based company reportedly backed by Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE National Security Advisor. According to the report, the entity acquired a 49% equity stake in WLFI through an agreement signed on January 16, 2025, four days before Trump’s second inauguration.

The reported deal included a $500 million commitment that allegedly closed days before the inauguration, the Journal reported. Financial allocations detailed in the report indicated approximately $187 million was paid to Trump family-controlled entities, with an estimated $31 million directed to entities associated with co-founder Steve Witkoff.

The timing of the transaction has drawn criticism from U.S. lawmakers, who have raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest and called for further investigation. Senator Elizabeth Warren characterized the reported deal as corruption-related and noted that the UAE subsequently received approval to purchase advanced Nvidia AI chips, representing a reversal of previous policies. Critics have questioned whether financial ties influenced foreign policy decisions, though no direct evidence has been made public.

A White House spokesman dismissed allegations of improper influence, stating that no conflicts of interest exist and that decisions are made in the interests of the American people. The spokesman emphasized that existing ethics frameworks remain in place and that Trump does not engage in family business management.

Questions regarding the separation between Trump’s official duties and family business operations continue to generate scrutiny as observers seek clarity on governance structures surrounding WLFI and related ventures.

The head of research at Arctic Digital, Justin d’Anethan, mentioned that the largest short-term risks for Bitcoin in the upcoming few months seem macro-influenced.  The Chief Executive Officer of Alphractal, Joao Wedson, highlighted that two things are required for a Bitcoin price bottom to take place.  Spot crypto trading volumes on prominent exchanges have slipped from a record of $2 trillion in October 2025 to $1 trillion at the end of January, reflecting a clear fallback from investors and reduced demand, as per the analysts. 

The price of Bitcoin remains 37.5% down from its October peak at the time of a liquidity drought and a prominent bout of risk aversion, resulting in shrinking volumes. The analyst from CryptoQuant, Darkfost, stated on January 2 that spot demand is drying up and it has been mainly influenced by the October 10 liquidation event. 

Since October, crypto spot volumes on prominent exchanges have halved, as per the report of CryptoQuant. Taking an example, Binance witnessed $200 billion in Bitcoin volume in October, and it has now fallen to about $104 billion. 

The reduction in volumes has taken the market back to levels among the minimal observed since 2024, indicating a clear fallback from investors in the crypto market and then weaker demand. 

What Did Prominent Leaders Say?  Market liquidity is another factor, as indicated by stablecoin outflows from exchanges and about $10 billion in stablecoin market cap fall, they added. The head of research at Arctic Digital, Justin d’Anethan, mentioned that the largest short-term risks for Bitcoin in the upcoming few months seem macro-influenced. 

He further mentioned the uncertainty revolving around Kevin Warsh’s hawkish stance as Fed Chair could mean minimal or reduced rate cuts, a robust dollar, and higher real yields, which all pressure risk assets, comprising crypto. 

The Chief Executive Officer of Alphractal, Joao Wedson, highlighted that two things are required for a Bitcoin price bottom to take place. Short-term holders (STH) need to be submerged, which is the recent scenario, and long-term holders (LTH) “start carrying losses”, which hasn’t taken place yet. 

He also mentioned that bear markets only conclude when the STH realised price falls lower than the LTH realised price, and bull markets start when it crosses back above. 

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Wall Street analysts forecast material upside in Palantir and Microsoft.

Trading platform Robinhood keeps tabs on which stocks are most popular with its clients. The top 10 stocks are listed below in descending order. Beside each stock, I have included Wall Street's median target price and the implied upside (or downside) as of Feb. 1.

Tesla: The median target price of $474 per share implies 10% upside. Nvidia: The median target price of $250 per share implies 31% upside. Apple: The median target price of $300 per share implies 16% upside. Amazon: The median target price of $300 per share implies 25% upside. Ford Motor Company: The median target price of $13.50 per share implies 3% downside. Microsoft (MSFT 1.52%): The median target price of $600 per share implies 39% upside. Palantir Technologies (PLTR +0.80%): The median target price of $202.50 per share implies 38% upside. Meta Platforms: The median target price of $850 per share implies 19% upside. Alphabet: The median target price of $350 per share implies 3% upside. Netflix: The median target price of $111 per share implies 33% upside. Among the 10 most popular stocks on Robinhood, Wall Street sees Palantir and Microsoft as the best buys right now. Here are the important details about each company.

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Palantir Technologies: 38% upside implied by the median target price Palantir develops analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) platforms for commercial and government clients. Its software not only helps organizations turn complex information into actionable insights, but also lets them train and deploy machine learning (ML) models that improve decision-making over time.

Last year, Forrester Research recognized Palantir as a leader in AI decisioning platforms, praising the company for its capabilities, overall strategy, and positive customer feedback. And the International Data Corp. ranked the company as a leader in AI-enabled source-to-pay software, which helps organizations optimize supply chain management.

Palantir reported exceptional financial results in the third quarter. Revenue increased 63% to $1.1 billion, the ninth straight acceleration, and non-GAAP (adjusted) operating margin expanded 13 percentage points to 51%. Those values give a Rule of 40 score of 114%, which is unprecedented for a software company. And non-GAAP net income jumped 110% to $0.21 per diluted share.

Palantir stock is down 29% from its record high, but still trades at 230 times earnings. That is an incredibly expensive valuation for a company whose adjusted earnings are forecast to grow at 44% annually through 2026. Morningstar analyst Mark Giarelli says Palantir's revenue would need to grow at 45% annually for the next five years to justify buying the stock today. I think investors should wait for a better entry point.

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Microsoft: 39% upside implied by the median target price Microsoft is the largest enterprise software company. While best known for its office productivity suite, the company also enjoys a strong position in other market verticals, including business intelligence, cybersecurity, and enterprise resource planning. Microsoft is exploiting that strength with generative AI copilots.

The company has integrated generative AI copilots into many of its software products. For instance, Microsoft 365 Copilot automates tasks across office applications like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Paid copilot seats increased 160% in the December-ended quarter, and daily active users increased tenfold, according to CEO Satya Nadella.

Microsoft Azure is the second largest public cloud and revenue has increased faster than 30% in 10 straight quarters as the company has benefited from demand for AI infrastructure. Azure is well positioned to maintain that momentum due to its partnership with OpenAI, which affords the company exclusive rights to the models that power ChatGPT through 2032.

Microsoft reported decent financial results in the December quarter, beating estimates on the top and bottom lines. Revenue rose 17% to $81 billion, due to particularly strong sales growth in software and cloud services. And non-GAAP net income increased 24% to $4.14 per diluted share. Yet the stock fell 10% after the report because Azure narrowly missed estimates and capital expenditures increased more than expected.

I have consistently said Microsoft stock looks expensive, but the recent drawdown creates an opportunity. Shares now trade at 27 times earnings. That is reasonable for a company whose adjusted earnings are projected to increase at 14% annually through the fiscal year ending in June 2027, especially because Microsoft beat the consensus earnings estimate by an average of 7% over the last six quarters.

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        Use a separate form for each offeror/offereeDowlais Group Plc        (c)        Name of the party to the offer with which exempt principal trader is connected:Investec is Broker to Dowlais Group Plc(d)        Date dealing undertaken:02nd February 2026 (e)        In addition to the company in 1(b) above, is the exempt principal trader making disclosures in respect of any other party to this offer?
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The currency of all prices and other monetary amounts should be stated.

(a)        Purchases and sales

Class of relevant securityPurchases/ sales Total number of securitiesHighest price per unit paid/receivedLowest price per unit paid/receivedOrdinary sharesPurchases1,000

93.493.35Ordinary sharesSales1,000

93.493.4 (b)        Cash-settled derivative transactions

Class of relevant securityProduct description
e.g. CFDNature of dealing
e.g. opening/closing a long/short position, increasing/reducing a long/short positionNumber of reference securitiesPrice per unitN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A (c)        Stock-settled derivative transactions (including options)

(i)        Writing, selling, purchasing or varying

Class of relevant securityProduct description e.g. call optionWriting, purchasing, selling, varying etc.Number of securities to which option relatesExercise price per unitType
e.g. American, European etc.Expiry dateOption money paid/ received per unitN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A (ii)        Exercise

Class of relevant securityProduct description
e.g. call optionExercising/ exercised againstNumber of securitiesExercise price per unitN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A (d)        Other dealings (including subscribing for new securities)

Class of relevant securityNature of dealing
e.g. subscription, conversionDetailsPrice per unit (if applicable)N/AN/AN/AN/A 3.        OTHER INFORMATION

(a)        Indemnity and other dealing arrangements

Details of any indemnity or option arrangement, or any agreement or understanding, formal or informal, relating to relevant securities which may be an inducement to deal or refrain from dealing entered into by the exempt principal trader making the disclosure and any party to the offer or any person acting in concert with a party to the offer:
Irrevocable commitments and letters of intent should not be included. If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state “none”None

(b)        Agreements, arrangements or understandings relating to options or derivatives

Details of any agreement, arrangement or understanding, formal or informal, between the exempt principal trader making the disclosure and any other person relating to:
(i)        the voting rights of any relevant securities under any option; or
(ii)        the voting rights or future acquisition or disposal of any relevant securities to which any derivative is referenced:
If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state “none”None Date of disclosure:03rd February 2026Contact name:Abhishek GawdeTelephone number:+91-9923757332 Public disclosures under Rule 8 of the Code must be made to a Regulatory Information Service.

The Panel’s Market Surveillance Unit is available for consultation in relation to the Code’s dealing disclosure requirements on +44 (0)20 7638 0129.

The Code can be viewed on the Panel’s website at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.

February 03, 2026 04:59 ET  | Source: INVESTEC BANK PLC

FORM 8.5 (EPT/RI)

PUBLIC DEALING DISCLOSURE BY AN EXEMPT PRINCIPAL TRADER WITH RECOGNISED INTERMEDIARY STATUS DEALING IN A CLIENT-SERVING CAPACITY
Rule 8.5 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”)

1.        KEY INFORMATION

(a)        Name of exempt principal trader:Investec Bank plc(b)        Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates:
        Use a separate form for each offeror/offereeCAB Payments Holdings Plc        (c)        Name of the party to the offer with which exempt principal trader is connected:Investec is Joint Broker to CAB Payments Holdings Plc(d)        Date dealing undertaken:02nd February 2026 (e)        In addition to the company in 1(b) above, is the exempt principal trader making disclosures in respect of any other party to this offer?
        If it is a cash offer or possible cash offer, state “N/A”N/A 2.        DEALINGS BY THE EXEMPT PRINCIPAL TRADER

Where there have been dealings in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(b), copy table 2(a), (b), (c) or (d) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant security dealt in.

The currency of all prices and other monetary amounts should be stated.

(a)        Purchases and sales

Class of relevant securityPurchases/ sales Total number of securitiesHighest price per unit paid/receivedLowest price per unit paid/receivedOrdinary sharesPurchases32,085

77.176Ordinary sharesSales32,085

81.276.34 (b)        Cash-settled derivative transactions

Class of relevant securityProduct description
e.g. CFDNature of dealing
e.g. opening/closing a long/short position, increasing/reducing a long/short positionNumber of reference securitiesPrice per unitN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A (c)        Stock-settled derivative transactions (including options)

(i)        Writing, selling, purchasing or varying

Class of relevant securityProduct description e.g. call optionWriting, purchasing, selling, varying etc.Number of securities to which option relatesExercise price per unitType
e.g. American, European etc.Expiry dateOption money paid/ received per unitN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A (ii)        Exercise

Class of relevant securityProduct description
e.g. call optionExercising/ exercised againstNumber of securitiesExercise price per unitN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A (d)        Other dealings (including subscribing for new securities)

Class of relevant securityNature of dealing
e.g. subscription, conversionDetailsPrice per unit (if applicable)N/AN/AN/AN/A 3.        OTHER INFORMATION

(a)        Indemnity and other dealing arrangements

Details of any indemnity or option arrangement, or any agreement or understanding, formal or informal, relating to relevant securities which may be an inducement to deal or refrain from dealing entered into by the exempt principal trader making the disclosure and any party to the offer or any person acting in concert with a party to the offer:
Irrevocable commitments and letters of intent should not be included. If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state “none”None

(b)        Agreements, arrangements or understandings relating to options or derivatives

Details of any agreement, arrangement or understanding, formal or informal, between the exempt principal trader making the disclosure and any other person relating to:
(i)        the voting rights of any relevant securities under any option; or
(ii)        the voting rights or future acquisition or disposal of any relevant securities to which any derivative is referenced:
If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state “none”None Date of disclosure:03rd February 2026Contact name:Abhishek GawdeTelephone number:+91-9923757332 Public disclosures under Rule 8 of the Code must be made to a Regulatory Information Service.

The Panel’s Market Surveillance Unit is available for consultation in relation to the Code’s dealing disclosure requirements on +44 (0)20 7638 0129.

The Code can be viewed on the Panel’s website at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.

    Drill Hole LBX25-097 — Highlights

15.50 m @ 0.617 g/t Au, 2.87 g/t Ag, 0.48% Zn (135.50-151.00 m) 

Including 7.70 m @ 0.73 g/t Au, 4.76 g/t Ag, 0.78% Zn (135.50-143.20 m) 

Including 0.90 m @ 4.35 g/t Au, 21.20 g/t Ag, 0.11% Cu, 4.22% Zn (135.50-136.40 m) 

This drill hole demonstrates a broad mineralized envelope hosting localized high-grade gold and zinc values 

  Drill Hole LBX25-100 — Highlights

0.80 m @ 1.14 g/t Au, 2.50 g/t Ag, 0.03% Cu, 0.70% Zn (169.00-169.80 m) 

0.60 m @ 0.93 g/t Au, 3.60 g/t Ag, 0.16% Cu, 0.64% Zn (284.40-285.0 m) 

0.70 m @ 0.44 g/t Au, 7.00 g/t Ag, 0.15% Cu, 1.81% Zn (183.70-184.40 m) 

Toronto, Ontario – February 3, 2026 – TheNewswire - LAURION Mineral Exploration Inc. (TSX-V: LME | OTCQB: LMEFF | FSE: 5YD) (“LAURION” or the “Company”) reports assay results from drill holes LBX25-097 and LBX25-100 from the Company’s recent Fall diamond drilling program totalling 1,821 metres completed in 8 drill holes at the A-Zone/McLeod/CRK Zone at the Ishkōday Project, located in the Beardmore–Geraldton Greenstone Belt of north-western Ontario, approximately 220 kilometres northeast of Thunder Bay.

Drill holes LBX25-097 and LBX25-100 were designed to support targeted infill drilling and improve geological confidence within the northeastern A-Zone, confirming mineralized horizons interpreted to run sub-parallel to the main trend. The drill program also followed-up on historical drilling and more recent LAURION drilling that intersected a broad anomalous gold zone with localized higher-grade mineralization, helping to refine the Company’s understanding of the system and guide more precise future targeting.

“The A-Zone remains one of our priorities as we focus on creating value through targeted, technically driven drilling,” said Cynthia Le Sueur-Aquin, President and CEO of LAURION. “Our objective is to systematically strengthen geological confidence, refine our understanding of mineralization, and advance the technical foundation necessary to support future resource definition. Every well-planned hole moves the project forward and enhances our ability to unlock Ishkōday’s broader potential.”

Geological Context and Proximal Drill Results

Historical and proximal drilling within the A-Zone demonstrated consistent gold-silver-zinc mineralization across multiple drill holes, supporting geological continuity within this portion of the system.

LBX12-002 intersected 3.0 m grading 1.88 g/t Au and 4.5 m grading 1.02 g/t Au, including 4.5 m grading 1.02 g/t Au, 2.8 g/t Ag and 1.03% Zn (86.5–91.0 m). 

Historic drill hole 92-64 returned 4.30 m @ 4.89 g/t Au, 8.0 g/t Ag and 1.00% Zn (45.8–49.3 m).  

Historic drill hole 92-65 intersected multiple mineralized intervals including 7.7 m @ 1.46 g/t Au, 12.5 g/t Ag and 1.04% Zn, and 0.7 m @ 25.71 g/t Au and 1.21% Zn, confirming the presence of locally high-grade zones.  

LBX12-007 intersected a broad mineralized zone containing narrower higher-grade intervals, including 1.0 m @ 7.38 g/t Au (103–104 m), within a silicified horizon below the main mineralized zone.1 

Collectively, these results reinforce the interpreted continuity of polymetallic mineralization within the A-Zone and provide a strong geological framework for ongoing targeted drilling.

  Readers are cautioned that the proximity of drill holes does not imply continuity of mineralization and that true widths in the cases of historic drilling are currently unknown.

  Mineralization of the A-Zone

Mineralization at the A-Zone/McLeod and CRK Zone, is part of a large hydrothermal system — essentially a network of mineral-rich fluids that moved through the rocks during ancient volcanic activity. As these fluids cooled, they deposited gold, silver, zinc, copper and other metals within the surrounding rock.

Importantly, the metals are not confined to a single narrow vein. Instead, they occur across broader zones that include multiple veins, fine stringers of mineralization, and areas where sulfide minerals are more concentrated. These zones are surrounded by large areas of altered rock, a key geological indicator that mineralizing fluids were active across a wide footprint. As drilling and geological modelling continue, LAURION is gaining a clearer understanding of the size, shape, and direction of these mineralized zones — helping the Company to continue to target future drilling more precisely and advance the Ishkōday Project with growing confidence.

Hole ID

From (m)

To

(m)

Core Length (m)

Au

(g/t)

Ag (g/t)

Cu

(%)

Zn

(%)

LBX25-097

34.50

41.00

6.50

0.025

1.45

0.01

0.26

including

34.50

35.50

1.00

0.037

3.30

0.02

0.76

LBX25-097

52.60

53.25

0.65

0.802

0.80

-

0.02

LBX25-097

55.00

55.5

0.50

0.127

2.80

0.04

0.97

LBX25-097

64.50

65.20

0.70

0.454

1.50

0.05

0.47

LBX25-097

66.80

67.40

0.60

0.437

42.10

-

0.04

LBX25-097

76.50

77.00

0.50

0.777

2.10

0.03

0.40

LBX25-097

135.50

151.00

15.50

0.617

2.87

0.03

0.48

including

135.50

143.20

7.70

0.732

4.76

0.04

0.78

including

135.50

136.40

0.90

4.350

21.20

0.11

4.22

including

148.90

149.90

1.00

1.445

0.60

-

0.03

LBX25-097

158.75

159.25

0.50

1.100

3.30

0.08

0.96

LBX25-097

170.90

171.40

0.50

0.278

2.20

0.05

0.64

LBX25-097

172.40

173.00

0.60

0.786

0.60

-

0.03

LBX25-100

22.80

23.30

0.50

0.407

0.50

-

0.02

LBX25-100

26.50

27.30

0.80

0.575

0.25

-

0.03

LBX25-100

39.00

48.80

9.80

0.109

0.85

0.02

0.19

including

48.30

48.80

0.50

0.825

4.50

0.09

0.78

LBX25-100

67.00

69.50

2.50

0.295

0.96

0.04

0.04

LBX25-100

87.50

92.50

5.00

0.090

1.17

0.01

0.20

including

87.50

88.50

1.00

0.282

2.45

0.03

0.73

including

88.00

88.50

0.50

0.270

3.70

0.04

1.32

LBX25-100

96.90

97.70

0.80

0.158

3.30

0.03

0.40

LBX25-100

106.50

107.30

0.80

0.254

7.10

0.05

0.75

LBX25-100

129.80

149.80

20.00

0.102

0.81

0.01

0.22

including

130.60

131.10

0.50

0.937

14.90

0.11

4.33

including

144.60

145.10

0.50

0.193

1.90

0.05

1.14

LBX25-100

169.00

169.80

0.80

1.135

2.50

0.03

0.70

LBX25-100

179.00

187.00

8.00

0.130

2.16

0.05

0.28

including

180.00

181.40

1.40

0.403

5.15

0.11

0.36

including

183.70

184.40

0.70

0.443

7.00

0.15

1.81

LBX25-100

284.40

285.00

0.60

0.929

3.60

0.16

0.64

TABLE OF ASSAYS FOR DRILL HOLES LBX25-097 AND LBX25-100

   NOTE: Intervals represent core length. The interval widths reported are down-hole widths. The true widths of the mineralized zones are not known at this time as there is insufficient information to determine the orientation of the mineralization.

     Name

Elevation

(m)

Azimuth

Dip

Easting

Northing

Depth

(m)

LBX25-097

323.0

128

-46

446537

5513245

237

LBX25-100

322.4

130

-50

446494

5513229

300

Total

          537

  Sampling and QA/QC Protocols

  All drill core is transported and stored inside the core facility located at the Ishkōday Project in Greenstone, Ontario. LAURION employs an industry standard system of external standards, blanks and duplicates for all of its sampling, in addition to the QA/QC protocol employed by the laboratory. After logging, core samples were identified and then cut in half along core axis in the same building and then zip tied individually in plastic sample bags with a bar code. Approximately five or six of these individual bags were then stacked into a “rice” white material bag and stored on a skid for final shipment to the laboratory. All core samples were shipped to the ALS facility in Thunder Bay, Ontario, which were then prepared by ALS Global Geochemistry in Thunder Bay and analyzed by ALS Global Analytical Lab in North Vancouver, British Columbia. Samples are processed by 4-acid digestion and analyzed by fire assay on 50 g pulps and ICP-AES (Inductively Coupled Plasma – Atomic Emission Spectroscopy). Over limit analyses are reprocessed with gravimetric finish. A total of 5% blanks and 5% standard are inserted randomly within all samples. 5% of the best assay result pulps were sent for re-assays. All QA/QC were verified, and no contamination or bias have been observed. The remaining half of the core, as well as the unsampled core, is stored in temporary core racks at the core logging facility in Beardmore and moved to the core storage facility at the Ishkōday Project. Note: QA/QC review of standards and duplicates indicates analytical results are reliable. One zinc standard adjacent to a high-grade zinc interval returned elevated values consistent with expected analytical behaviour following high-grade samples.

  Qualified Person

  The technical contents of this release were reviewed and approved by Pierre-Jean-Lafleur P. Eng, a consultant to LAURION and a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.

  About LAURION Mineral Exploration Inc.

  LAURION Mineral Exploration Inc. is a mid-stage junior mineral exploration company listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol LME and on the OTC Pink market under the symbol LMEFF. The Company currently has 278,716,413 common shares outstanding, with approximately 73.6% held by insiders and long-term “Friends and Family” investors, reflecting strong alignment between management, the Board, and shareholders.

  LAURION’s primary focus is the 100%-owned, district-scale Ishkōday Project, a 57 km² land package hosting gold-rich polymetallic mineralization. The Company is advancing Ishkōday through a disciplined, milestone-driven exploration strategy focused on strengthening geological confidence, defining structural continuity.

  LAURION’s strategy is centered on deliberate value creation. The Company is prioritizing systematic technical advancement, integrated geological and structural modeling, and the evaluation of optional, non-dilutive pathways, including historical surface stockpile processing, that may support flexibility in LAURION’s exploration plans without diverting the Company’s focus from its core exploration objectives.

  The Company’s overarching objective is to build project value before monetization, ensuring that any future strategic outcomes are supported by technical clarity, reduced execution risk, and demonstrated scale. While the Board remains attentive to strategic interest that may arise, LAURION is not driven by transaction timing. Instead, the Company is focused on advancing the Ishkōday Project in a manner that strengthens long-term shareholder value.

  LAURION will continue to communicate updates through timely disclosure and will issue press releases in accordance with applicable securities laws should any material information arise.

  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:

LAURION Mineral Exploration Inc.

Cynthia Le Sueur-Aquin – President and CEO

Tel: 1-705-788-9186 Fax: 1-705-805-9256

  Douglas Vass - Investor Relations Consultant

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.LAURION.ca

Follow us on: X (@LAURION_LME), Instagram (laurionmineral) and LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-le-sueur-aquin-laurion-lme-04b03017/)

   Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Information

  This press release contains forward-looking statements, which reflect the Company’s current expectations regarding future events including with respect to LAURION's business, operations and condition, management's objectives, strategies, beliefs and intentions, the Company’s ability to advance the Ishkōday Project, the nature, focus, timing and potential results of the Company’s exploration, drilling and prospecting activities, including the Company’s diamond drill program referenced in this press release and the Company’s other planned activities for the Ishkōday Project for the remainder of 2026, and the statements regarding the Company’s exploration or consideration of any possible strategic alternatives and transactional opportunities, as well as the potential outcome(s) of this process, the possible impact of any potential transactions referenced herein on the Company or any of its stakeholders, and the ability of the Company to identify and complete any potential acquisitions, mergers, financings or other transactions referenced herein, and the timing of any such transactions. The forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Actual events and future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements could differ materially from those projected herein including as a result of a change in the trading price of the common shares of LAURION, the TSX Venture Exchange or any other applicable regulator not providing its approval for any strategic alternatives or transactional opportunities, the interpretation and actual results of current exploration activities, changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined, future prices of gold and/or other metals, possible variations in grade or recovery rates, failure of equipment or processes to operate as anticipated, the failure of contracted parties to perform, labor disputes and other risks of the mining industry, delays in obtaining governmental approvals or financing or in the completion of exploration, as well as those factors disclosed in the Company’s publicly filed documents. Investors should consult the Company’s ongoing quarterly and annual filings, as well as any other additional documentation comprising the Company’s public disclosure record, for additional information on risks and uncertainties relating to these forward-looking statements. The reader is cautioned not to rely on these forward-looking statements. Subject to applicable law, the Company disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements. All sample values are from grab samples and channel samples, which by their nature, are not necessarily representative of overall grades of mineralized areas. Readers are cautioned to not place undue reliance on the assay values reported in this press release.

  NEITHER THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE NOR ITS REGULATION SERVICE PROVIDER (AS THAT TERM IS DEFINED IN THE POLICIES OF THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE) ACCEPTS RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THE CONTENT OF THIS NEWS RELEASE.

    1 The information set forth above regarding historical drill holes 92-64 and 92-65 are referenced from the Report on Drill Results Exploration Octopus – October 1992 prepared by Remy Verschelden and Daniel Chainey. The information set forth above regarding drill holes LBX12-001, LBX12-002 and LBX12-007 are referenced from the 2012 Drilling Report prepared by Joseph Campbell, P.Geo.

Precious metals stage sharp recovery after historic sell-off as investor appetite steadies

Shares in Endeavour Mining PLC and Fresnillo PLC led the FTSE 100 in early trading on Tuesday, recovering ground lost in last week’s sell-off as gold and silver prices bounced sharply.

The rebound helped stem broader investor losses following a volatile week for precious metals. Spot gold rose more than 6%, but was still below $5,000 an ounce, reversing part of its nearly 10% single-day fall on Friday, its steepest decline in decades. Silver gained almost 10% to $87, with futures in New York rising 13%.

Market sentiment has been shaken by a stronger US dollar and renewed uncertainty around Federal Reserve policy following President Donald Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh as Fed chair.

However, analysts noted that structural drivers, including reserve diversification, geopolitical risk and industrial demand, continue to support the investment case for both metals.

Silver’s recent volatility has been more severe, reflecting its smaller market and higher retail participation.

Tuesday’s rally came as relief to precious metals producers, with investors rotating back into the sector. Endeavour and Fresnillo shares rose 5% and 4% respectively on renewed optimism, following a month in which silver alone had surged more than 100% from its recent lows.

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February 03, 2026 05:14 ET  | Source: Shore Capital Stockbrokers Limited

FORM 8.5 (EPT/RI)

PUBLIC DEALING DISCLOSURE BY AN EXEMPT PRINCIPAL TRADER WITH RECOGNISED INTERMEDIARY STATUS DEALING IN A CLIENT-SERVING CAPACITY
Rule 8.5 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”)

1.        KEY INFORMATION

(a)        Name of exempt principal trader:Shore Capital Stockbrokers Ltd(b)        Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates:
        Use a separate form for each offeror/offereeCAB Payments Holdings Plc(c)        Name of the party to the offer with which exempt principal trader is connected:CAB Payments Holdings Plc(d)        Date dealing undertaken:02 February 2026(e)        Has the EPT previously disclosed, or is it today disclosing, under the Code in respect of any other party to this offer?No 2.        DEALINGS BY THE EXEMPT PRINCIPAL TRADER

(a)        Purchases and sales

Class of relevant securityPurchases/ sales Total number of securitiesHighest price per unit paid/receivedLowest price per unit paid/receivedOrdinaryPurchases181,27378.25p74.4pOrdinarySales138,80778p74.4p (b)        Derivatives transactions (other than option)

Class of relevant securityProduct description
e.g. CFDNature of dealing
e.g. opening/closing a long/short position, increasing/reducing a long/short positionNumber of reference securitiesPrice per unit      (c)        Options transactions in respect of existing securities

(i)        Writing, selling, purchasing or varying

Class of relevant securityProduct description e.g. call optionWriting, purchasing, selling, varying etc.Number of securities to which option relatesExercise price per unitType
e.g. American, European etc.Expiry dateOption money paid/ received per unit         (ii)        Exercising

Class of relevant securityProduct description
e.g. call optionNumber of securitiesExercise price per unit     (d)        Other dealings (including subscribing for new securities)

Class of relevant securityNature of dealing
e.g. subscription, conversionDetailsPrice per unit (if applicable)     The currency of all prices and other monetary amounts should be stated.

Where there have been dealings in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(b), copy table 2(a), (b), (c) or (d) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant security dealt in.

3.        OTHER INFORMATION

(a)        Indemnity and other dealing arrangements

Details of any indemnity or option arrangement, or any agreement or understanding, formal or informal, relating to relevant securities which may be an inducement to deal or refrain from dealing entered into by the exempt principal trader making the disclosure and any party to the offer or any person acting in concert with a party to the offer:
If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state “none”None

(b)        Agreements, arrangements or understandings relating to options or derivatives

Details of any agreement, arrangement or understanding, formal or informal, between the exempt principal trader making the disclosure and any other person relating to:
(i)        the voting rights of any relevant securities under any option; or
(ii)        the voting rights or future acquisition or disposal of any relevant securities to which any derivative is referenced:
If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state “none”None

Date of disclosure:03 February 2026Contact name:Laura Parmenter Telephone number:0207 601 6104 Public disclosures under Rule 8 of the Code must be made to a Regulatory Information Service and must also be emailed to the Takeover Panel at [email protected]. The Panel’s Market Surveillance Unit is available for consultation in relation to the Code’s dealing disclosure requirements on +44 (0)20 7638 0129.
The Code can be viewed on the Panel’s website at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.

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The tension between Tesla’s (NASDAQ: TSLA) recent stock market slowdown and persistent executive optimism is more than evident in the latest three Wall Street analyst rating revisions.

Indeed, the Tesla price targets provided on February 2 show that expectations vary widely, with some forecasting a 49.39% crash from the press time price of $424.78 and others a 17.7% rally.

So far, Tesla stock is down 5.55% year-to-date (YTD), but up 31.81% in the last six months, and 10.71% in the last 365 days.

Analysts update Tesla stock price target To begin with, Philip Securities analyst Glenn Thum proved rather bearish when he reiterated the ‘Sell’ Rating for Tesla stock and lowered his price target from the already-low $220 to $215.

China Renaissance, for its part, elected to maintain its previous ‘Hold’ rating while implementing a minor TSLA stock price upgrade from $380 to $380.

Still, despite the majority of the latest price target revisions being bearish, RBC Capital’s Tom Narayan provided the February 2 injection of optimism. Specifically, the famous expert confirmed he considers Tesla shares to still be a ‘Buy’ while forecasting a 17.7% rally to $500.

EV market gives no case for recovery of Tesla stock Tesla’s latest business developments do much to explain the bearish tint in the latest expert ratings. 

Elon Musk’s electric vehicle (EV) maker arguably underperformed in terms of deliveries in 2025 as the 1.64 million cars it shipped in the year mean Tesla recorded an annual drop, as, through 2024, the company delivered 1.79 million.

More recently, the situation appears not to have improved. The EV maker’s European slump in sales persisted in January 2026, with the firm’s registrations in France – a nation of 69 million people – dropping 42% to just 661 cars.

The results in Norway – once the prime adopter of electric vehicles – were even worse, with Tesla recording an 88% plunge, per a February 2 Bloomberg report.

Elsewhere, figures from China indicate the situation is not going to improve with any speed, with Tesla’s bigger competitor, BYD, logging five consecutive months of decline with an annual fall of 30% and a 50% crash since December for its new energy vehicles (NEV).

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TORONTO, ON AND LONDON, UK / ACCESS Newswire / February 3, 2026 / Retained executive search firm Caldwell (TSX:CWL)(OTCQX:CWLPF) today announced the addition of Dr. Christoph Themel as a Partner in the firm's Life Sciences and Healthcare Practice. Based in London, Dr. Themel advises boards, investors, and senior leadership teams on executive and non-executive appointments, leadership assessments, and succession planning across the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and animal health sectors.

Dr. Christoph Themel joins Caldwell as partner in the firm's Life Sciences and Healthcare Practice

With more than 20 years of experience in executive search and leadership advisory, Dr. Themel is a trusted advisor to big and mid-sized pharmaceutical companies, family-owned enterprises, private equity firms, and portfolio company leadership teams across Europe, the United States, and Asia Pacific. He is particularly known for his ability to partner closely with shareholders and management teams on C-suite succession, senior-level development, and organizational effectiveness initiatives.

"Christoph brings exceptional depth in life sciences and healthcare, combined with a thoughtful, relationship-driven advisory style that resonates strongly with boards and leadership teams," said John Blank, managing partner of Caldwell's Life Sciences and Healthcare Practice. "He joins Caldwell at a moment when leadership in this sector is becoming increasingly complex and globally interconnected, so his ability to advise boards and investors on succession, organizational design, and long-term leadership capability across markets will be a significant asset to our clients and to the continued evolution of our firm."

Dr. Themel has extensive experience delivering executive search, management appraisal, and leadership development engagements in evolving and highly regulated environments. His work is characterized by a strong focus on aligning leadership capability with business strategy and culture, while fostering environments of inclusion, innovation, and impact.

Prior to joining Caldwell, Dr. Themel was a Partner in the Healthcare and Life Sciences Practice at a top-tier global executive search firm. Earlier in his career, he was a partner at a boutique executive search firm specializing in life sciences, with offices around the globe.

"Christoph's appointment reflects our continued investment in building a strong, globally integrated Life Sciences and Healthcare practice," said Chris Beck, chief executive officer. "His international experience and sector depth expand our leadership advisory capabilities and strengthen the value we deliver to clients as they navigate increasingly complex and consequential talent decisions."

​​About Caldwell

Caldwell is a leading retained executive search firm connecting clients with transformational talent. Together with IQTalent, we are a technology-powered talent acquisition firm specializing in recruitment at all levels. Through the two distinct brands - Caldwell and IQTalent- the firm leverages the latest innovations in AI to offer an integrated spectrum of services delivered by teams with deep knowledge in their respective areas. Services include candidate research and sourcing through to full recruitment at the professional, executive and board levels, as well as a suite of talent strategy and assessment tools that can help clients hire the right people, then manage and inspire them to achieve maximum business results.

Caldwell's common shares are listed on The Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX:CWL) and trade on the OTCQX Market (OTCQX:CWLPF). Please visit our website at www.caldwell.com for further information.

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Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. (CHT) Q4 2025 Earnings Call February 3, 2026 3:00 AM EST

Company Participants

Angela Tsai - Assistant Vice President of Finance
Rong-Shy Lin - President & Director
Wen-Hsin Hsu - Senior EVP & CFO

Conference Call Participants

Rajesh Panjwani - JP Morgan Asset Management

Presentation

Operator

Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to Chunghwa Telecom Fourth Quarter 2025 Operating Results. [Operator Instructions] And for your information, this conference call is now being broadcasted live over the Internet. A webcast replay will be available within an hour after the conference is finished. Please visit CHT IR website at www.cht.com.tw/ir under the IR Calendar section.

And now I would like to turn it over to Ms. Angela Tsai, Vice President of Financial Department. Thank you. Ms. Tsai, please begin.

Angela Tsai
Assistant Vice President of Finance

Thank you. I'm Angela Tsai, Vice President of Finance at Chunghwa Telecom. Welcome to our fourth quarter 2025 Earnings Conference call. Joining me on the call today are Chunghwa's President Rong-Shy Lin; and our Chief Financial Officer, Audrey Hsu.

During today's call, management will begin by sharing our recent strategic achievements and providing an overview of our fourth quarter business results. This will be followed by a discussion of our segment performance and financial highlights. We will then open the floor for questions and answers.

Please turn to Slide 2 to review our disclaimers and forward-looking statement disclosures.

Now without further delay, I will turn the call over to our President. President Lin, please go ahead.

Rong-Shy Lin
President & Director

Thank you, Angela, and hello, everyone. Welcome to our fourth quarter 2025 results conference call. To begin, I am pleased to report our exceptional financial performance for 2025, driven by our dedicated efforts. Chunghwa Telecom's revenue, operating income, income before tax and EPS for 2025 all exceeded the upper end of

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ETH Price Prediction Summary • Short-term target (1 week) : $2,450-$2,550 • Medium-term forecast (1 month) : $2,200-$2,650 range • Bullish breakout level : $2,650 (above EMA 12) • Criti...

ETH Price Prediction Summary • Short-term target (1 week): $2,450-$2,550 • Medium-term forecast (1 month): $2,200-$2,650 range • Bullish breakout level: $2,650 (above EMA 12) • Critical support: $2,179.76

What Crypto Analysts Are Saying About Ethereum While specific analyst predictions from the past 24 hours are limited, earlier forecasts from January 2026 provide insight into market expectations. Altcoin Doctor (@AltcoinDoctor) previously suggested "Ethereum's potential to reach $3,500 by mid-January 2026 represents a realistic upside target," though current price action suggests this target was not achieved within the projected timeframe.

CoinCodex had projected ETH could reach $3,549.33 by mid-January with a 10.38% gain, while Coindcx targeted the $3,280–$3,350 range. However, these predictions have not materialized as Ethereum currently trades significantly below these levels at $2,283.93.

According to on-chain data from major analytics platforms, Ethereum's current technical position suggests oversold conditions that could lead to a relief rally in the near term.

ETH Technical Analysis Breakdown Ethereum's technical indicators paint a picture of oversold conditions with potential for a bounce. The RSI at 26.25 indicates deeply oversold territory, historically a level where ETH has found buying interest. This oversold reading suggests the recent selling pressure may be exhausted.

The MACD histogram at 0.0000 shows bearish momentum has stalled, though it hasn't yet turned positive. The Bollinger Band position of 0.03 confirms ETH is trading very close to the lower band at $2,242.97, indicating the asset is potentially oversold relative to its 20-day moving average.

Key moving averages show the longer-term bearish structure remains intact, with ETH trading below all major SMAs. The SMA 7 at $2,556.30 and EMA 12 at $2,645.27 represent immediate resistance levels that need to be reclaimed for any meaningful recovery.

Current support sits at $2,231.85 with stronger support at $2,179.76. Immediate resistance is found at $2,366.32 followed by the more significant $2,448.70 level.

Ethereum Price Targets: Bull vs Bear Case Bullish Scenario In the bullish case for this ETH price prediction, Ethereum could target the $2,450-$2,550 range within the next week. This would represent a move back toward the EMA 12 at $2,645.27, which would be required to confirm any meaningful trend reversal.

For bulls to take control, ETH needs to break above the immediate resistance at $2,366.32 on sustained volume. A move above $2,450 would bring the 7-day SMA at $2,556.30 into focus, representing approximately 12-15% upside from current levels.

The ultimate bullish target would be a return to the 20-day SMA at $2,892.58, though this appears unlikely without significant fundamental catalysts.

Bearish Scenario The bearish scenario for this Ethereum forecast involves a break below the critical support at $2,179.76. Such a move could trigger further selling toward the $2,000-$2,100 psychological support zone.

Risk factors include the persistent bearish structure across all timeframes, with ETH trading below key moving averages. The MACD remains in negative territory, and any failure to hold current support levels could accelerate downside momentum.

A breakdown below $2,000 would likely target the next major support zone around $1,800-$1,900, representing significant downside risk of 20-25% from current levels.

Should You Buy ETH? Entry Strategy For traders considering an ETH position based on this price prediction, the current oversold conditions present a potential opportunity for a relief bounce. Conservative entries could be made around $2,250-$2,280 with stops below $2,150.

More aggressive traders might wait for confirmation of upside momentum with a break above $2,350 before entering positions. This approach would provide better risk-reward ratios while waiting for technical confirmation.

Risk management is crucial given the overall bearish structure. Position sizes should be reduced, and stop-losses should be strict. Any long positions should target the $2,450-$2,550 resistance zone for profit-taking.

Conclusion This ETH price prediction suggests Ethereum is positioned for a potential 8-12% bounce toward $2,450-$2,550 based on deeply oversold technical conditions. The RSI at 26.25 and proximity to Bollinger Band support indicate selling pressure may be exhausted in the near term.

However, the broader trend remains bearish with ETH trading below all major moving averages. While a relief rally appears likely, sustainable recovery would require breaks above key resistance levels and fundamental improvements in market sentiment.

Disclaimer: This Ethereum forecast is based on technical analysis and should not be considered financial advice. Cryptocurrency investments carry significant risk, and prices can be highly volatile. Always conduct your own research and consider your risk tolerance before making investment decisions.

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Institutional capital isn’t just tiptoeing around Ethereum anymore; it’s stomping in. BitMine, a heavyweight in digital asset mining, has officially expanded its Ether treasury to a massive $10.7B following its latest strategic acquisition.

This purchase marks a pivotal shift in market structure, moving beyond simple speculation toward genuine balance sheet fortification.
The timing is critical. On-chain metrics are already flashing signs of a deepening supply squeeze as exchange reserves hit multi-year lows. BitMine’s aggressive buying acts as a volatility dampener for the second-largest cryptocurrency.

That matters. Large-scale accumulation usually precedes a reduction in liquidity, where price discovery becomes hypersensitive to marginal demand. When entities like BitMine lock billions in cold storage, they effectively remove that supply from circulation, theoretically establishing a higher price floor.

While institutions play the safe long game with blue-chip assets, retail traders are signaling a different kind of appetite. The stability provided by these institutional floors often emboldens high-frequency traders to seek alpha further out on the risk curve. This rotation of capital, from safety to speculation, is fueling a surge in the meme token sector.

That’s where Maxi Doge ($MAXI) has emerged as a focal point for traders seeking high-leverage exposure.

Buy your $MAXI here.

Maxi Doge Brings Gym-Bro Intensity to Ethereum’s Meme Ecosystem While the broader market watches BitMine stabilize the macro environment, the meme token niche is rewarding projects that bring utility to the culture of volatility. Maxi Doge has captured this sentiment by positioning itself as the ‘Leverage King’ of the ERC-20 space.

Distancing itself from the passive ‘hold and hope’ strategy of earlier dog coins (which often fail to deliver), the project embodies the aggressive mentality of 1000x leverage trading. The brand identity centers on ‘never skipping leg day’ and the perpetual grind of the bull market.

This narrative seems to be hitting home with sophisticated capital. On-chain data from Etherscan shows two whale wallets accumulated $503K in recent transactions, a signal that smart money is hunting for outsized returns beyond standard ETH beta.

The appeal lies in the ecosystem design, which essentially gamifies the trading experience. By introducing holder-only competitions and a ‘Maxi Fund’ treasury, the project aligns community incentives with price performance.

It’s a pivot from memes as passive images to memes as active financial sports. The market data implies that traders are increasingly favoring tokens that reflect their own aggressive strategies, ‘lift, trade, repeat’, rather than those relying solely on cute aesthetics.

Explore the Maxi Doge ecosystem.

Presale Data Points to Strong Momentum for $MAXI Staking Model The financial structuring of Maxi Doge focuses on liquidity retention through dynamic staking rewards. Unlike projects that flood the market with tokens immediately, the smart contract governs supply through a 5% staking allocation pool, offering daily automatic distribution for up to one year.

This mechanism encourages holders to lock assets, theoretically reducing sell pressure while earning yield. It’s a strategy that mirrors the institutional ‘hodl’ mentality, just with significantly higher risk-reward ratios.

According to the official presale page, Maxi Doge has raised over $4.5M, validating strong early interest. With tokens currently priced at $0.0002802, the valuation offers an entry point that stands in stark contrast to the multi-billion dollar market caps of established meme coins.

For retail investors, the math is simple: catching a 10x or 100x return is often more probable from a sub-penny price point than from assets already saturated with capital.

Current capital inflows suggest the market is hunting for an Ethereum-based contender to challenge the dominance of Solana memes. By using the security of the Ethereum Proof-of-Stake network while adopting the viral ‘gym bro’ humor that dominates crypto Twitter, the project creates a dual-threat value proposition.

It offers the technical reliability of ERC-20 with the viral velocity of a breakout meme, a counterbalance to the slow, steady accumulation seen in BitMine’s strategy.

Learn more about the Maxi Doge presale.

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Hyperliquid (HYPE) price has surged above $37, showing strong bullish momentum after a significant rally.The Hyperliquid has gained 20% making it among the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization.

The application of HIP-4 by the Hyperliquid has been of great contribution in this growth that has flooded the prediction type trading.

The high trading volume and increased investor interest have driven HYPE’s market performance.

The broader cryptocurrency market has also been growing since it rose 2.93% to a market cap of 2.65 trillion. Bitcoin is rebounding at above $78K, and Ethereum (ETH) is priced above $2300. The market has been fluctuating; however, it seems to be recovering, and many traders are hopeful of future price changes.

Hyperliquid’s HIP-4 Update Sparks Surge in Trading Activity The HIP-4 update by Hyperliquid is changing on-chain trading and triggering a spike in market activity.

The new proposal adds a more style of prediction trading and derivatives in the form of options, directly on-chain, beyond Hyperliquid’s initial work with perpetual futures.

HIP-4 enables traders to predict in the market with pre-programmed risk settings, which removes the conventional liquidation dynamics.

The price of HYPE has been skyrocketing, as it has increased by 16% over the past 24 hours and 71% in the past two weeks since the update. The Hyperiquid increase can be attributed to the ability of the platform to leave a significant concentration area due to the enthusiasm surrounding the increased product features.

Increased trading volume is a signal of increased trust in the future of Hyperliquid. HIP-4 is considered by traders to be a major development in the platform, becoming a fully featured DeFi trading hub.

By introducing prediction market instruments, Hyperliquid can become a key market in the sector of decentralized derivatives, which is attracting interest among retail and institutional investors.

HYPE Market Sees Major Growth in Volume and Open Interest According to Coinglass data, the latest insights into the HYPE derivatives market reveal significant growth. The volume of trading has soared by 35.28% to reach the figure of 4.76 billion. Additionally, there is also an open interest increased by 24.61%, being at present at $1.84 billion.

These numbers reflect a good growth in the derivatives market, which is indicative of the increasing investor interest in Hyperliquid HYPE products.

Will HYPE Price Rally Above $50 This Week? The price of HYPE has surged past the $37 mark, approaching $40 after overcoming key resistance levels. At the time of writing, the Hyperliquid price soared to $37.07, with a strong surge of 20% as the future HYPE outlook remains bullish. 

The Relative Strength Index (RSI) stands at 67.15, which is an indicator of robust bullishness. The MACD has a positive divergence as the histogram has been rising above the zero line, and this is a bullish momentum.

Source: HYPE/USDT 4-hour chart: Tradingview At the moment, the immediate support is at $35, and then it is at $30 in case of deeper correction. 

Nonetheless, the main support levels are at $40, $45, and $50, and the breakout of the bullish run would be above $50.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) The HYPE price surged due to Hyperliquid’s HIP-4 rollout, which sparked a boom in prediction-style trading and increased investor interest.

HIP-4 is a major update from Hyperliquid that introduces prediction-style trading and option-like derivatives directly on-chain, significantly boosting HYPE’s market activity.

Data shows the Bitcoin Net Taker Volume on Binance has taken one of its most negative values in recent years as the cryptocurrency’s price has plunged.

Bitcoin Binance Net Taker Volume Has Fallen Deep Into Red Zone As explained by CryptoQuant community analyst Maartunn in a new post on X, the Bitcoin Net Taker Volume has seen a notable uptick in bearish sentiment on Binance. The “Net Taker Volume” here refers to an indicator that measures the net amount of taker buy or sell volume present in a given futures market.

When the value of this metric is positive, it means the taker buy volume outweighs the taker sell volume on the platform. Such a trend implies a bullish sentiment is shared by the majority of the futures traders.

On the other hand, the indicator being under the zero mark suggests a bearish mentality is dominating the exchange as taker sell volume is outpacing the taker buy volume.

Now, here is the chart shared by Maartunn that shows the trend in the 7-hour moving average (MA) Bitcoin Net Taker Volume for Binance over the last couple of years:

The 7-hour MA value of the metric appears to have plunged in recent days | Source: @JA_Maartun on X As displayed in the above graph, the Bitcoin Binance Net Taker Volume has witnessed a steep decline into the negative territory recently, suggesting a spike in bearish positioning. The red spike has arrived as the cryptocurrency has gone through a rapid drawdown that has taken its value below the $80,000 level.

“This is the 3rd largest sell-off by Sell Taker Volume Dominance in the last 2 years,” noted the analyst. The two spikes in this window that were larger in magnitude came in October as the asset’s price crashed following its all-time high (ATH) above $126,000.

In the past, Bitcoin has often tended to move in the direction that goes contrary to the expectations of the majority. As such, it only remains to be seen how the coin will develop in the near future, given this dominance of short sentiment. “At some point, the best risk-reward flips long,” said Maartunn. “We’re getting close.”

In related news, the digital asset derivatives sector has gone through some chaos as BTC and other assets have observed volatility. According to data from CoinGlass, derivatives platforms handled over $783 million in liquidations over the last 24 hours. Out of these $484 million of the contracts involved were long positions.

The numbers related to the latest mass liquidation event | Source: CoinGlass $300 million of the liquidations still involved bearish bets as Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have seen some rebound in this window.

BTC Price Bitcoin briefly dipped all the way under $75,000 on Sunday, but the asset has since bounced a bit as it’s now trading around $78,900.

Looks like the price of the coin has gone down over the last few days | Source: BTCUSDT on TradingView Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView.com