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Bitcoin price extended its decline below $78,000. BTC is now attempting to recover from $74,500 but faces many hurdles near $80,000.

Bitcoin is attempting to recover above $77,000 and $78,000. The price is trading below $80,000 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. There was a break above a bearish trend line with resistance at $78,400 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might dip again if it trades below the $77,000 and $76,000 levels. Bitcoin Price Faces Resistance Bitcoin price failed to remain stable above the $82,000 zone. BTC extended its decline below the $80,000 and $79,500 levels. The bears were able to push the price below $78,000.

It spared major bearish moves, pushing the price below $76,000. A low was formed at $74,543, and the price is now attempting to recover. There was a move above $78,000. The price surpassed the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $90,440 swing high to the $74,543 low.

Besides, there was a break above a bearish trend line with resistance at $78,400 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair. Bitcoin is now trading below $80,000 and the 100 hourly simple moving average.

Source: BTCUSD on TradingView.com If the price remains stable above $77,000, it could attempt a fresh increase. Immediate resistance is near the $79,200 level. The first key resistance is near the $80,000 level. A close above the $80,000 resistance might send the price further higher. In the stated case, the price could rise and test the $82,500 resistance or the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $90,440 swing high to the $74,543 low. Any more gains might send the price toward the $84,000 level. The next barrier for the bulls could be $85,000 and $85,500.

Another Decline In BTC? If Bitcoin fails to rise above the $79,200 resistance zone, it could start another decline. Immediate support is near the $78,000 level. The first major support is near the $77,000 level.

The next support is now near the $76,000 zone. Any more losses might send the price toward the $74,500 support in the near term. The main support sits at $72,000, below which BTC might struggle to recover in the near term.

Technical indicators:

Hourly MACD – The MACD is now losing pace in the bearish zone.

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

Major Support Levels – $77,000, followed by $76,000.

Major Resistance Levels – $79,200 and $80,000.

Ethereum experienced a sharp market shock after an explosive surge in trading volume triggered a steep price decline, erasing key technical support levels within hours. The sudden drop appears to have been fueled by forced liquidations and rapid exits from large whale positions, significantly increasing sell-side pressure across the broader crypto market. This event comes after weeks of sustained weakness in Ethereum’s price action, which had already shown signs of structural fragility.

For an extended period, ETH struggled to hold above the critical $2,800 support zone on the daily chart. Multiple attempts to regain major moving averages failed, with bullish momentum repeatedly rejected at key resistance levels. This persistent inability to reclaim trend-defining indicators signaled growing vulnerability. Once a massive spike in sell volume entered the market, that fragile structure collapsed, sending Ethereum decisively below support and accelerating downside momentum.

The sharp volume increase strongly suggests that large leveraged positions were liquidated as prices moved lower. Automated liquidations, combined with panic-driven selling, intensified the decline once important support zones were breached. As a result, Ethereum rapidly slid toward the $2,300–$2,400 price range, a level now being closely monitored by traders and analysts. Such rapid moves are often associated with whales or institutional investors being forced to sell due to margin calls or proactively reducing risk amid broader market uncertainty.

From a technical perspective, Ethereum is now trading well below its key moving averages, which have shifted into overhead resistance. Momentum indicators remain weak, reinforcing the idea that sellers currently control the short-term trend. While oversold conditions could spark brief relief rallies, any meaningful recovery may take time due to the damage done to Ethereum’s overall market structure.

In the near term, price volatility is likely to remain elevated as traders assess whether the recent sell-off represents capitulation or simply another leg lower. Until Ethereum can reclaim major resistance levels and stabilize above key technical thresholds, bearish pressure may continue to dominate market sentiment.

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XRP’s price is struggling to stay above the critical $1.48 support level following a weekly decline of over 20%. Capitulation from new buyers and selling pressure from whales threaten a further pullback. Declining stablecoin reserves on exchanges are weakening the buying power necessary for a recovery. The XRP downside risks observed in recent hours have sounded alarms across the cryptocurrency market. These risks bear a striking resemblance to the bearish phase experienced in 2022. At the time of writing, the asset was trading at $1.60, sitting dangerously close to its aggregated realized price.

This metric, positioned at $1.48, represents the average purchase cost for all holders in circulation. By falling below this level, recent investors would enter into unrealized losses—a situation technically known as being “underwater.”

Generally, this scenario triggers panic selling that accelerates market corrections. If XRP fails to defend this support, analysts warn of a potential massive capitulation that could emulate the 50% crash observed in previous cycles.

Whale Pressure and Lack of Market Liquidity In addition to negative retail sentiment, data from CryptoQuant reveals that XRP whales have maintained a negative net flow over the last 90 days. This indicates that large wallets are distributing their assets rather than accumulating, thereby increasing the available supply.

On the other hand, global liquidity has been impacted by a massive outflow of stablecoins from exchanges. In the final quarter of 2025, net outflows of $9.6 billion were recorded—a trend that, although it moderated in January, continues to limit buying pressure.

In summary, despite the dire scenario, the two-week RSI near 38 suggests that XRP could find a temporary floor. However, a break below the 100-week exponential moving average at $1.43 would invalidate any recovery attempts heading into the second quarter of 2026.

A metric tracking the health of the US economy has just posted its highest monthly score since August 2022, and crypto analysts say it could signal a turnaround for Bitcoin, which is trading at $78,000.

The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), a measure of manufacturing activity in the US, recorded a score of 52.6 in January, beating the market consensus of about 48.5 and ending 26 consecutive months of economic contraction, ISM stated in a report on Monday.

The index score is a closely watched metric by investors and the Federal Reserve in assessing economic strength, inflation risks, and whether to tighten or ease monetary policy. 

A score above 50 indicates the economy is expanding, while a score below 50 indicates it is contracting. The last time the ISM reading was above 52.6 was in August 2022. 

ISM Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index since Jan. 2016. Source: Trading Economics
Bitcoin analysts say the strong ISM reading could signal a turnaround for Bitcoin after it hit a 10-month low of $75,442 on Monday.

Data show that the rise and fall of the manufacturing index from mid-2020 to 2023 closely mirrored Bitcoin’s (BTC) price changes over the same period.

“Historically, these PMI reversals mark the shift to risk-on conditions,” Strive’s vice president of Bitcoin strategy, Joe Burnett, said, pointing out that Bitcoin has rallied after rises in the manufacturing output index score in 2013, 2016, and 2020.

Pseudonymous Bitcoin analyst, Plan C, added: “If you don't upgrade your understanding of the Bitcoin cycle from the 4-year halving mirage mindset to a business cycle / macro mindset fast... You will miss the boat completely on the second massive leg of this Bitcoin bull market!”

On the other hand, Into The Cryptoverse founder and CEO Benjamin Cowen noted that Bitcoin doesn’t always rise and fall with the manufacturing index, adding that "Bitcoin is not the economy."

The ISM Manufacturing PMI fell or remained flat across several months last year while Bitcoin rose toward its $126,080 high.

BTC price predictions are far and wideBitcoin has seen a turbulent few months since the Oct. 10 liquidation event, when over $19 billion worth of leveraged crypto positions were suddenly flushed from the ecosystem.

At its current price, Bitcoin is down nearly 38% from its October high, while precious metals and the stock market have mostly trended upward, prompting a fall in Bitcoin market sentiment.

Institutional investors have varying opinions on how Bitcoin would fare in 2026.

In a 2026 prediction report, crypto venture capital firm Dragonfly said Bitcoin would trade above $150,000 by the end of the year, while Fundstrat research head Tom Lee on Jan. 20 tipped Bitcoin would retrace further before making a late-stage comeback and set a new high.

Galaxy Digital took a pass on making a prediction and said 2026 would be “too chaotic” to even guess, saying Bitcoin could end up anywhere between $50,000 and $250,000.

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Robert Kiyosaki says market crashes favor buyers, signaling plans to accumulate bitcoin while also adding gold and silver as long-term hedges against fiat money and financial instability. Robert Kiyosaki Says Market Crash Signals Opportunity, Not Fear Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki shared on social media platform X on Feb.

Bitcoin (BTC) price fell to a year-to-date low of $74,555 on Monday, marking a 40% drawdown from its all-time high. The move coincided with $1.3 billion in net outflows from the global Bitcoin exchange-traded products (ETPs) last week.

This drawdown coincided with extreme bearish sentiment and low valuation metrics, but the silver lining could be analysts’ view that a potential asymmetric trade setup is in the works. 

Key takeaways:

Bitcoin’s 2-year rolling MVRV z-score has fallen to its lowest level on record, signalling extreme undervaluation.

Global Bitcoin ETPs saw $1.35 billion in weekly net outflows, led by $1.49 billion from US spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs). 

Bitcoin’s daily RSI dropped into the 20 to 25 range, a zone that has preceded 10% rebounds in every instance since August 2023.

Bitcoin Global ETP netflows. Source: Bitwise“Fire-sale” valuations emerge for Bitcoin as sentiment collapses: BitwiseAccording to the Weekly Crypto Market Compass report by Bitwise, BTC’s dip has driven its two-year rolling Market-Value-to-Realized-Value (MVRV) z-score to the lowest level ever recorded, a metric linked with undervaluation, “signalling fire-sale valuations for Bitcoin”.

Bitcoin MVRV 2-year rolling z-score. Source: BitwiseThe MVRV z-score measures how far Bitcoin’s market value deviates from the aggregate cost basis of investors, adjusted for historical volatility.

Bitwise’s Cryptoasset Sentiment Index also dropped to levels last seen during the October 2023 liquidation crash, with only 2 of 15 tracked indicators remaining above their short-term trend.

Capital fund flows reinforced the bearish tone. Global crypto ETPs recorded $1.73 billion in net outflows last week, following $1.81 billion the week prior. Bitcoin products alone accounted for $1.35 billion, with the bulk driven by US spot BTC ETFs.

The Grayscale Bitcoin Trust and the iShares Bitcoin Trust posted $119 million and $947 million in weekly outflows, respectively.

Bitcoin may find support near Monday's lowsBitcoin may be positioned for a short-term relief move after establishing a local low near $74,500 on Monday. The daily relative strength index (RSI) dropped into the 20 to 25 range, a zone that has preceded roughly 10% in price rebounds in every instance since August 2023, with June 2024 being the only delayed exception.

Bitcoin price and RSI correlation. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewThe lower time frame data supports the possibility of a rebound and the spot cumulative volume delta (CVD) on Binance and Coinbase has turned positive as BTC rebounded toward $79,300.

The rising spot CVD indicates net aggressive buying, while the flat open interest and negative aggregated funding rates suggest the move is driven by spot demand rather than leveraged longs, reducing immediate liquidation risk.

Bitcoin price, aggregated spot volume, funding rate, and open interest. Source: Velo.dataBTC long liquidations worth over $1.8 billion last week support this view, and the current liquidity is on the upside, with over $3 billion in cumulative short positions at risk of liquidation near $85,000.

Crypto trader ‘exitpump’ echoed this setup, noting a bullish spot CVD divergence across major exchanges.

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HIP-4 will be the next launch from the decentralized platform Hyperliquid. This update will enable “outcome trading,” a feature that introduces fully collateralized contracts ideal for prediction markets and options-like instruments. Following the announcement, the native token HYPE received a 7% boost in 24 hours, accumulating an impressive 34% weekly rally despite the broader market’s bearish trend.

This could be very bullish for pre-IPO trading on Hyperliquid.

We’re about to see the most news-driven IPO cycle ever (OpenAI, SpaceX, Anthropic). They'll become some of the largest, most important companies of all time.

There will undoubtedly be demand to bet on those markets,… https://t.co/7N1pRg7712

— Sam (@0xCryptoSam) February 2, 2026 This launch marks a significant milestone following the success of HIP-3, which enabled the trading of real-world assets (RWA) and generated record volumes of $12 billion. According to Messari analysts, the competitive advantage of HIP-4 lies in the fact that prediction markets completely eliminate the oracle problem and liquidation risk, allowing for secure bets on high-impact events such as upcoming IPOs from tech giants like OpenAI or SpaceX.

The market will be closely watching the deployment of these contracts on the mainnet, as they could transform Hyperliquid into the premier liquidity hub for pre-IPO assets. The ability to trade without relying on unverified private data will be the determining factor in attracting institutional traders. The next key step will be to observe adoption by market providers and the direct impact on the L1’s transactional volume.

Source:https://x.com/0xCryptoSam/status/2018367375553232995

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When prompted with carefully engineered inputs, Perplexity’s AI model generates striking long-term price projections for the big three cryptos, XRP, Bitcoin, and Ethereum, over the next eleven months.

According to the model’s analysis, an extended crypto bull market combined with clearer and more supportive regulatory frameworks in the United States could push leading digital assets to fresh record highs in the near future.

Below is Perplexity’s outlook for three major cryptocurrencies, all of which the model believes could reach eye-watering new all-time highs (ATHs) this year.

XRP ($XRP): Perplexity Predicts XRP Could Reach $8 by 2027Ripple’s XRP ($XRP) entered 2026 with strong upside momentum, rallying roughly 19% in the first week of the year. Currently trading around $1.64, Perplexity estimates that a sustained bullish cycle could drive XRP as high as $8 by the end of 2026. Such a move would represent gains of nearly 400%, or over four times its current price.

Source: PerplexityXRP was among the top-performing large-cap cryptocurrencies last year. In July, it recorded its first new ATH in seven years, surging to $3.65 after Ripple secured a landmark legal victory against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

That ruling sharply reduced regulatory uncertainty surrounding XRP and eased broader concerns that the SEC would escalate enforcement actions across the altcoin market.

From a technical standpoint, XRP’s Relative Strength Index is down at a low 32 after briefly spending time below 30. This indicates the weekend’s panic-selloff is wrapping up now.

Additionally, since early January, its support and resistance lines have formed an unresolved bullish flag. This, taken with improving macroeconomic conditions and the timely delivery of the U.S. CLARITY bill (a piece of comprehensive crypto legislation) could act as catalysts for a breakout, potentially propelling XRP toward Perplexity’s $8 projection.

Further supporting the bullish case, recently approved spot XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States are attracting interest from traditional investors, mirroring the institutional inflows previously seen following the launch of Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs.

Bitcoin (BTC): Perplexity Sees a Path Toward $250,000Bitcoin ($BTC), the first cryptocurrency and largest by market capitalization, reached a new ATH of $126,080 on October 6. Since then, it has lost 37.5% and trades near $78,900 after two market crashes prompted by global political uncertainty,

Source: PerplexityDespite this, Perplexity suggests the broader year-on-year uptrend is likely to remain intact this year, with price targets extending toward $200,000 by 2027.

Often referred to as digital gold, Bitcoin continues to appeal to both institutional and retail investors seeking a potential hedge against inflation and global economic instability.

Bitcoin currently accounts for roughly $1.6 trillion of the $2.74 trillion cryptocurrency market. Prices began falling shortly after President Trump’s escalating rhetoric about occupying Greenland prompted potential retaliatory tariffs against the United States from the European Union.

Beyond short-term geopolitical uncertainty, Perplexity’s analysis points to growing institutional investment and post-halving supply dynamics as factors that could propel Bitcoin to post multiple new high watermarks this year.

Additionally, if U.S. policymakers move forward with proposals for a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, Bitcoin’s long-term upside potential could exceed even Perplexity’s optimistic current forecast.

Ethereum ($ETH): Perplexity Models a Possible Surge to $7,500Ethereum ($ETH), the leading blockchain for smart contracts, decentralized applications, and decentralized finance, continues to serve as the backbone of much of the Web3 ecosystem.

Source: PerplexityWith a market capitalization exceeding $284 billion and $60 billion in total value locked (TVL) across DeFi protocols, Ethereum remains the central hub of on-chain economic activity.

Its strong security track record, reliable settlement layer, and early leadership in stablecoins and real-world asset tokenization position Ethereum well for deeper institutional adoption, particularly if U.S. lawmakers can pass CLARITY sooner rather than later, which would serve as a boon to institutions wanting to leverage Ethereum’s tech.

ETH is currently trading slightly below $2,400, with major resistance expected around the $5,000 level after it reached an ATH of $4,946.05 in August.

If Perplexity’s bullish scenario plays out, a decisive breakout above $5,000 could open the door to multiple new highs this year, with potential upside ranging from $7,500 to as high as $25,000.

Maxi Doge (MAXI): A Meme Coin Built for Extreme VolatilityFlying under Perplexity’s radar, Maxi Doge ($MAXI) has become one of 2026’s most talked-about meme coin presales, raising around $4.6 million in a pre-launch token sale.

The project’s avatar is an exaggerated, high-energy parody (and distant cousin) of Dogecoin, leaning into both gym bro aesthetics and filthy degen humour. Pumped, unapologetic, and way over-the-top, Maxi Doge reclaims the zany and entertaining speculation that originally propelled meme coins into the spotlight.

MAXI is issued as an ERC-20 token on Ethereum’s proof-of-stake network, giving it a significantly lower environmental footprint than Dogecoin’s proof-of-work model.

Buyers can stake MAXI during the presale to earn yields of up to 68% APY, with rewards decreasing as more users join the staking pool. The token is currently priced at $0.0002802 in the latest presale phase, with automatic price increases triggered at each new funding milestone. Purchases are supported via MetaMask and Best Wallet.

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In brief Hyperliquid plans to introduce “outcome trading,” a fully collateralized framework that can support prediction markets and other derivatives. Interest in prediction markets has surged, with $12.4 billion in volume recorded last month. It comes amid growing regulatory action against prediction market platforms worldwide. Hyperliquid is the latest crypto project setting its sights on prediction markets, announcing plans to roll out support for what it calls “outcome trading,” according to a tweet posted Monday.

The feature will be introduced through Hyperliquid Improvement Proposal 4 (HIP-4), which would allow HyperCore, the protocol’s core infrastructure, to support fully collateralized contracts that settle within a fixed range.

“They are a general-purpose primitive that are useful for applications such as prediction markets and bounded options-like instruments," it said, adding that it has seen "extensive user demand" in both areas, with "builders will likely think of novel applications as well."

Prediction markets have seen a surge in activity, with $12.4 billion in trading volume recorded last month, according to data from Dune, as traders increasingly turn to event-based markets spanning politics, sports, and culture.

"Hyperliquid is about to grow the Prediction Markets TAM, which is great for the industry as a whole," Farokh Sarmad, co-founder of Myriad, a prediction market owned by Decrypt's parent company Dastan, said. "This should bring more attention, more users, and most importantly, allow us to approach prediction markets in ways we haven't been able to before."

The HIP-4 proposal itself was first published in September last year. It promotes non-linear, dated contracts and an alternative form of derivatives trading that avoids leverage and liquidations, features that have become synonymous with high-risk crypto trading venues.

"Outcomes" is still under development and is currently being rolled out on Hyperliquid’s testnet. According to the proposal, canonical markets will be deployed when technical work is complete, with contracts denominated in the protocol’s USDH stablecoin. “Pending user feedback, the infrastructure could later be extended to permissionless deployment,” it added.

The announcement appears to have been welcomed by the market. Hyperliquid's HYPE token is trading at $32.83, up more than 11% over the past 24 hours, according to CoinGecko data.

Prediction markets under scrutinyHyperliquid’s move comes as prediction markets face mounting regulatory pressure.

The scrutiny has intensified in recent weeks, particularly around sports and political markets.

Polymarket, one of the sector’s most prominent platforms, has been hit with bans and enforcement actions in multiple jurisdictions, including Hungary, Portugal, Nevada, and Tennessee, where regulators have ordered platforms to shut down and even refund wagers.

Central to the dispute is whether prediction markets should be treated as gambling sites or as financial venues offering so-called “event contracts.”

Despite the regulatory headwinds, major crypto firms continue to push into the space.

Last week, Coinbase rolled out its own prediction market product to users across all 50 states, leveraging contracts from Kalshi.

“Prediction markets are the ultimate form of truth-seeking,” Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong tweeted.

“When there’s skin in the game, the output is far more reliable," he added. "Everything else is biased by someone’s agenda. I think we’ll look back at prediction markets as a breakthrough in how we discover truth in the world.”

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In my head, I have been having a lot of questions lately, and why Bitcoin is crashing is not one of them. BTC price just hit as low as $74,000 today, as XRP, Dogecoin, and Shiba Inu dropped to new lows.

This crash was easily predicted amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainty. Bitcoin ETFs have now recorded six consecutive days of outflows for the first time, and many analysts believe the worst is yet to come.

That said, in the short term, the market could see a relief bounce, and altcoins like XRP, Dogecoin, and SHIB are sitting at some interesting dip levels. Below is how they might behave next as we head into February.

XRP Price Prediction: Short-Term Bounce, Then Capitulation ContinuesRipple has now wicked below its descending wedge, but RSI is deep in oversold territory in the low 30s.

That usually sets the stage for a short-term relief bounce rather than an immediate straight dump. If that bounce happens, the first target is likely the $1.80 area, which lines up with old support turned resistance and the underside of the broken channel.

Source: XRPUSD / TradingViewThe real issue here is structure, not momentum. Unless price can reclaim the descending channel and hold above it on a daily close, any move toward $1.80 should be treated as corrective, not the start of a reversal.

If price gets rejected there, the broader dumping move likely continues, with downside pushing XRP toward the $1.40 level where the next demand sits.

This scenario fits with ongoing risk-off conditions, Bitcoin weakness, and thin liquidity across altcoins. These bounces are getting sold, not extended. Until sentiment improves or Bitcoin stabilizes, XRP rallies are likely to stay hopeful moves inside a larger bearish trend.

Dogecoin Price Prediction: Any DOGE Buyers Left Right Now?When Bitcoin itself is considered “risky” for investors in these conditions then of course memecoins is the ones that suffer the most.

Dogecoin is still stuck in a clear descending channel, with price continuing to print lower highs and lower lows after getting rejected at channel resistance again and again. Structurally, nothing has really changed.

The recent flush pushed RSI down to around 30, which puts DOGE in oversold territory and opens the door for a short-term bounce, similar to what we are seeing across other beaten-down alts like XRP.

Source: DOGEUSD / TradingViewIf that bounce plays out, it likely targets the $0.12 to $0.13 zone, which lines up with old support turned resistance and the upper edge of the channel. The key thing to watch is whether DOGE can actually break and hold above $0.13 on a daily close. If it cannot, any upside should be treated as corrective, not a trend reversal.

If price gets rejected again, downside risk remains toward the $0.09 area, where the next real support sits.

Memecoins are still underperforming in this risk-off environment, with capital rotating out aggressively. The total memecoin market cap has already dropped from around $50B to $33B since the start of 2026, which tells you speculative assets are getting hit the hardest.

Shiba Inu Price Prediction: No Signs Of Life YetShiba falls into the same narrative as Doge, as both are dog-themed memecoins, and it has historically followed DOGE’s price patterns.

Just like DOGE, SHIB is still trading inside a long-running descending channel that has been pushing price lower for months. Every rally keeps getting sold at the upper trendline, and each bounce has been making a lower high. Price is now sitting right on the lower edge of that channel again, which is why selling pressure is starting to slow.

Source: SHIBUSD / TradingViewSHIB’s short-term bounce is possible from here. That said, this would almost certainly be a relief move, not a real reversal. Any bounce is likely to run straight into resistance around the $0.0000088 to $0.0000090 zone, which lines up with old support turned resistance and the middle of the channel.

As long as SHIB stays below that area and remains inside the descending structure, the broader trend is still bearish. If current support fails, the risk shifts toward a continuation move down to around $0.0000060. Especially in a market that is still punishing high risk, speculative assets.

Bitcoin Hyper: One Of The Most Hyped Projects Amid The Bear MarketBitcoin flushes toward $74,000. High-risk assets like XRP, Dogecoin, and SHIB struggle to find real support. The market is being reminded that volatility exposes more than just weak hands. It exposes weak infrastructure.

Bitcoin Hyper is built around that reality. It is a Bitcoin-focused Layer 2 aiming to bring Solana-level speed and low-cost transactions to the Bitcoin ecosystem. All this without sacrificing Bitcoin’s security.

Instead of chasing short-term altcoin rotations. It focuses on extending Bitcoin itself with fast payments, smart contracts, and even meme coin creation, all anchored to BTC.

Despite the broader risk-off environment, interest in the project has continued to grow. The presale has raised over $31,1980,000 so far, with $HYPER priced at $0.013635 ahead of the next increase. Staking rewards of up to 38% are also being offered. This adds a yield component that Bitcoin still lacks during periods of stress.

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

The underlying bet is simple. If this phase is late-stage capitulation, infrastructure that improves Bitcoin’s usability could matter much more.

In a market where relief bounces are getting sold, and speculative assets keep bleeding. Bitcoin Hyper is positioning itself around fixing Bitcoin’s limitations rather than betting on another quick rotation.

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The Solana price has entered the new month under pressure after losing a level that had acted as a psychological anchor for much of the past year. The token’s drop below $100 shifted market attention from recovery narratives to damage control.

Traders are now closely watching whether upcoming support levels can halt a decline that has accelerated amid overall weakness in the crypto market. Although network activity and institutional interest continue to draw attention, short-term price movements have clearly shifted into a bearish trend.

SOL's price trends to the downside on the daily chart. Source: SOLUSD on Tradingview Solana Price Breaks $100 as Selling Pressure Builds Before bouncing back to the current $102 level, the Solana price dipped to around $98, marking its lowest point in nearly ten months and extending losses to nearly 20% over the past week and approximately 25% over the last month.

Trading activity has thinned as prices fell, with spot volume and derivatives participation both declining. Data from CoinGlass shows falling open interest, suggesting long positions are being unwound rather than a surge in aggressive short selling.

The move has not occurred in isolation. A wave of market-wide liquidations over the weekend, combined with thin liquidity, amplified downside moves across major cryptocurrencies.

Macroeconomic concerns have also weighed on sentiment after renewed expectations of tighter U.S. monetary policy following President Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve chair, a choice viewed as hawkish by markets.

Technical Outlook Points to Lower Support Levels From a technical perspective, Solana’s structure has weakened. The break below $100 confirmed a pattern of lower highs and lower lows, with the Solana price hovering well beneath its declining short-term moving averages.

Bollinger Bands are widening, and Solana price action remains near the lower band, suggesting downward momentum remains dominant rather than stabilizing.

Momentum indicators underline the pressure. The daily relative strength index is hovering near 25, placing SOL deep in oversold territory. While this increases the probability of short-term bounces, it does not, on its own, signal a trend reversal.

On the downside, traders are watching the $95 area closely, followed by a broader $92–90 zone. Below that, $85 and $80 stand out as larger historical support levels. Some on-chain and pattern analyses suggest that if selling accelerates, thinner support could expose deeper zones later in the year.

Fundamentals Remain Active Despite Weak Price Action Despite the bearish price forecast, Solana’s underlying network metrics remain comparatively strong. January transaction counts rose sharply, and recent data shows continued growth in on-chain activity and stablecoin usage.

Institutional interest has been mixed but not absent, with earlier January inflows offset by more recent Solana ETF outflows.

Currently, the technical picture dominates. Solana would need to reclaim $110 and hold above key moving averages to ease bearish pressure. Until that happens, rallies are likely to be viewed as corrective moves within a broader downtrend, leaving the next support levels as the market’s immediate test.

Cover image from ChatGPT, SOLUSD chart from Tradingview

Bitcoin’s recent price decline has prompted renewed discussion among market analysts about the potential for an extended downturn in cryptocurrency markets, according to statements from industry observers.

Summary

Bloomberg’s Mike McGlone predicts further declines for Bitcoin, comparing current conditions to the 2008 financial crisis. The cryptocurrency’s fundamentals remain strong, according to Dave Weisberger. James Lavish links Bitcoin’s performance to broader trends, and uncertainty about the U.S. economy. Bloomberg senior commodity strategist Mike McGlone has issued a bearish forecast for Bitcoin and other risk assets, comparing current market conditions to the 2008 financial crisis. McGlone stated that assets including Bitcoin, silver, and copper appear overvalued and that markets are entering a “clean-up” phase, according to his recent commentary.

The analyst predicted Bitcoin could experience substantial further declines and forecast significant retreats for silver prices. McGlone indicated that risky assets will remain under pressure as long as stock market volatility stays low, and characterized the current period as “the year to stay in Treasury bonds.”

CoinRoutes CEO Dave Weisberger offered a contrasting view, describing Bitcoin’s recent decline as a “time-based capitulation” while expressing confidence in the digital asset’s underlying fundamentals. Weisberger noted that Bitcoin’s continuous, transparent market structure operates more efficiently than physical commodity markets such as silver, which he characterized as exhibiting “altcoin-like movement.”

Weisberger stated that significant regulatory changes at the Federal Reserve could prove transformative for Bitcoin, suggesting that acceptance of the cryptocurrency as “clean collateral” would position it as central to the financial system over the long term.

Macroeconomic analyst James Lavish addressed the issue through what he termed the “prices of tomorrow” thesis, arguing that artificial intelligence-driven productivity gains create deflationary pressure while debt-laden economies require inflation for growth. Lavish stated that markets are pricing in uncertainty about the United States’ ability to refinance maturing debt at low interest rates.

Lavish characterized Bitcoin as the “tip of the risk spear” and suggested the cryptocurrency’s performance signals an approaching liquidity shortage in global markets.

The divergent views reflect ongoing debate within the cryptocurrency industry about whether recent price declines represent a temporary correction or the beginning of an extended bear market similar to previous “crypto winters.”

In brief GameStop transferred its entire 4,710 Bitcoin holding to Coinbase Prime, prompting questions about a potential sale. CEO Ryan Cohen said a major acquisition strategy is “way more compelling than Bitcoin.” The company has returned to profitability while building a roughly $500 million Bitcoin position. GameStop’s love affair with Bitcoin may be coming to an end.

On Friday, CEO Ryan Cohen said the company is pivoting the meme-stock pioneer toward a “transformative” acquisition, suggesting the company’s roughly $500 million Bitcoin treasury may no longer be a permanent fixture on the balance sheet.

In a CNBC interview, Cohen declined to say whether GameStop plans to cash out its Bitcoin. Still, when asked how the company would fund future deals, Cohen described GameStop’s acquisition ambitions as “way more compelling than Bitcoin.”

“It’s transformational. Not just for GameStop, but ultimately, within the capital markets,” Cohen told CNBC. “This is something that really has never been done before within the history of the capital markets.”

“If it works, it’s genius. If it doesn’t work, it will be totally foolish,” he added.

Following the announcement, GameStop shares were up about 8.25% on the day, trading around $25.85 after rising $1.97 from $23.88.

The shift in GameStop’s sentiment on Bitcoin follows on-chain data from CryptoQuant indicating that the games retailer had recently transferred its entire 4,710 BTC holdings to Coinbase Prime in January.

While such moves do not necessarily mean a sale, GameStop’s move led to speculation on X that the company is looking to liquidate its position as the value of its treasury currently hovers around $362.4 million. For now, GameStop’s Bitcoin holdings have not been sold.

In March, GameStop updated its investment policy to allow Bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset, joining a growing number of publicly traded companies that have treated the digital currency as a balance-sheet hedge.

According to Greg Magadini, director of derivatives at Amberdata, Bitcoin’s recent pullback has brought prices back near where many large institutional buyers entered the market in 2025.

“This means that there's an incentive for large corporations to protect themselves before others capitulate,” Magadini told Decrypt. “If GME finds a better use of capital, reallocating balance sheet away from Bitcoin into an alternative use (such as an acquisition) could make sense.”

According to Magadini, the bearish case for Bitcoin centers on the risk that the wave of corporate and institutional buying seen in late 2024 and 2025 could reverse, with former buyers turning into net sellers, flipping inflows into outflows, and potentially triggering a downward price spiral as falling prices force additional selling.

“Although this bearish scenario could happen, the market is likely aware of some of these dynamics, and this risk may already be priced into Bitcoin,” he said, adding that GME selling its Bitcoin doesn’t necessarily mean other large holders will as well.

“Companies like MSTR have financed their Bitcoin purchases with longer-term debt that isn't subject to margin liquidation like many exchange traders are accustomed to,” he said. “This means lower prices don't necessarily turn MSTR into a seller, even if GME selling Bitcoin brings prices down momentarily.”

GameStop did not immediately respond to Decrypt's request for comment.

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Bitcoin's latest stumble has caught the attention of several crypto desks, with Galaxy Digital's Alex Thorn warning that mounting technical and onchain signals suggest prices may still have room to fall. Thorn Sees More Bitcoin Pain Before a Bottom As of Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, bitcoin was trading at $78,640 per coin, roughly 37.

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The Pepe Coin price has dropped by 2% in the past 24 hours, with its fall to $0.000004118 coming after a weekend when the crypto market’s total cap fell to $2.66 trillion.

This amounts to an 11% drop in a matter of days, while PEPE’s current price means that it has declined by 14% in a week and by 31% in a month, while the meme token – currently the 57th-biggest coin in the market – has also suffered a 66% fall in the past year.

These are hugely disappointing drops, but indicators are increasingly suggesting that PEPE is close to bottoming out, and that it could rebound strongly soon.

This is evident with its MVRV long-short difference indicator, which is about to turn positive after several months in negative territory, as long-term holders begin to dominate its market once again.

Pepe’s MVRV long/short difference chart up until the start of January. Source: SantimentA level above 0 indicates that long-term holders predominate in terms of profits, while it also implies a shakeout from which the PEPE price could regain strongly once again.

When combined with the meme token’s enduring popularity and its other oversold indicators, the PEPE price prediction is starting to look very strong again.

Pepe Coin Price Prediction: Price Looks Dead, But Smart Holders Are Taking Control Behind the ScenesAs we can see from the PEPE price chart below, the coin has hit what looks like a real bottom, with its indicators having fallen more or less as low as they can go.

Its relative strength index (yellow) has dropped to 30 in the past few hours, and PEPE has begun to show signs of bouncing back up already, having gained by 1% in the past hour.

Source: TradingViewIts MACD (red, green) is also at a low point, while we can see from its actual price action that it’s testing its long-term support of $0.0000040.

There’s a very good chance that it could rebound from this level and make some quick gains, although further falls below this key area could predict a severe decline.

However, as the aforementioned MVRV long-short difference indicator suggests, the balance is shifting back to long-term holders and accumulators, so eventually the only direction will be up.

We could therefore see the PEPE price return to $0.00000450 within the next week, while its target for the end of Q1 is $0.0000070.

Longer term, we could see it reach $0.000010 by H2 and then end the year at $0.000020.

SUBBD Preps Game-Changing Platform Launch As It Raises Over $1.4 Million in PresaleIf some traders want to steer clear of PEPE at this moment in time, there are other alternatives to consider for the purposes of diversification, including several promising presale tokens.

One of these is SUBBD ($SUBBD), an Ethereum-based token that has now raised over $1.47 million in its ongoing sale.

What distinguishes SUBBD from the crowd is that it’s an AI-powered content creation platform for adult creators, one which offers a variety of AI tools to aid the creation process.

Its tools can help with the generation of ideas, images and videos, while they can also create AI agents from the ground up, making users more productive than ever before.

It already has over 38,000 followers on X, testifying to its future potential.

Investors can join its sale by going to the SUBBD website, where it currently costs $0.0574875.

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Solana Rebounds After Sell-Off as Big Money Returns — Why $120 Matters NextCMF divergence near $96 shows large buyers defended support despite 15% weekly decline.Falling liveliness signals long-term holders stayed calm, but short-term supply rose to 5.26%.SOL needs a daily close above $120 to target $128 and $148 zones.Solana is showing early signs of stabilization after a sharp market crash. Over the past seven days, SOL is down about 15.5%. The decline intensified during the broader market sell-off between January 31 and February 1.

At its lowest point, Solana dropped to $95.87 before finding support. Since then, the Solana price has rebounded nearly 8% and is now trading around $103.15.

That rebound has erased most of the recent daily losses. More importantly, it has been supported by improving capital flows and steady long-term holder behavior. These signals suggest that strong buyers are stepping in. But risks remain. Whether this recovery turns into a sustained rally now depends on one key level: $120.

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Breakdown Target Hit as Big Money Steps In Near SupportSolana’s recent decline followed a clear technical pattern. On the daily chart, the SOL price completed a head-and-shoulders breakdown in late January. The downside target from this structure pointed toward the $95–$96 zone.

That target was reached almost perfectly at $95.87.

After hitting this level, selling pressure slowed, and buyers began stepping in. This shift is visible in the Chaikin Money Flow (CMF). CMF measures whether capital is flowing into or out of an asset using price and volume. When CMF rises, it suggests that large investors are accumulating.

Between January 27 and February 3, SOL’s price trended lower, but CMF moved higher. This is known as a bullish divergence. It means that even as the price weakened, money continued entering the market.

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Solana Price Breakdown: TradingViewThis behavior is uncommon during sharp corrections. Normally, CMF falls alongside price. In this case, rising CMF suggests that whales or possibly institutions viewed the $95-$96 zone as attractive.

CMF is now moving back toward the zero line. If it crosses above zero, it would confirm that buying pressure is outweighing selling. That would strengthen the rebound case. So far, this data shows that Solana’s support near $96 was not accidental. It was defended by large capital.

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Long-Term Holders Stay Patient, but Short-Term Risk Is RisingStrong rebounds usually require support from long-term investors. In Solana’s case, that support is visible in liveliness data.

Liveliness measures how often long-held coins are being spent. When liveliness rises, long-term holders are selling. When it falls, they are holding.

Over the past month, Solana’s liveliness has been trending lower.

Even during the sharp drop from $127 to below $100, liveliness did not spike meaningfully. Aside from a brief rise around January 29–30, it continued falling. This suggests that long-term holders did not panic sell. Instead, they stayed patient.

Liveliness Drops: GlassnodeThis behavior supports the idea that the recent decline is seen as temporary rather than structural. However, not all holder groups are aligned.

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HODL Waves show how long different investors have held their coins. They help identify which groups are buying or selling. Recent data shows that the 1-day to 1-week cohort increased holdings from about 4.38% to 5.26% between December 31 and February 1.

This group represents short-term, speculative traders.

They tend to buy dips and sell quickly into rebounds. Their growing presence increases volatility. It also raises the risk that rallies may fade as soon as prices move higher.

SOL HODL Waves: GlassnodeSo while long-term holders are showing conviction, short-term traders are becoming more active. This creates a mixed structure. It supports short-term rebounds, but limits how far they can run unless CMF, or rather institutional demand, surges or moves above the zero line.

Key Solana Price Levels and Why $120 Is the Real TestWith momentum improving but risks still present, the Solana price levels now matter more than indicators.

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The first critical support remains the $95.87–$96.88 zone. This area marks the completed breakdown target. As long as SOL holds above it, the rebound structure stays intact. If this zone fails, downside risk opens toward $77. That would invalidate most bullish setups.

On the upside, the first near-term hurdle sits around $103.60. Solana is currently testing this area. A sustained daily close above it would signal short-term strength.

But the most important level is $120.88. This level is significant for three reasons.

First, it marks a major breakdown point from January 29. Second, it aligns closely with the 20-day exponential moving average (EMA). The EMA tracks recent price trends and acts as dynamic resistance in downtrends.

Solana Price Analysis: TradingViewThird, Solana’s last successful reclaim of this zone in early January led to a 17% rally. Reclaiming $120.88 on a daily close would signal that momentum is shifting back to buyers. It would also indicate that the correction phase is ending.

Above $120.88, the next Solana price resistance lies near $128.29. A break there could open the door toward $148.63 as part of a relief rally.

However, this upside scenario depends on continued capital inflows and stable long-term holding behavior. If short-term traders dominate volume, rallies may stall before reaching these targets.

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Opera (OPRA) shares surged more than 15% after the opening bell following the company’s announcement that it is expanding support for Tether’s USDT stablecoin and Tether Gold (XAUT) in its self-custodial crypto wallet, MiniPay. The news sparked renewed investor interest after OPRA stock had slid to a recent low of $12.40 earlier in the week, before rebounding sharply to around $14.65.

The expansion gives millions of Opera users, particularly in emerging markets, easier access to both dollar-backed and gold-backed cryptocurrencies. According to the company, MiniPay now enables users to hold and transact USDT and XAUT without dealing directly with complex blockchain processes, making crypto payments and savings more accessible to everyday users.

Opera reports that MiniPay has reached 12.6 million activated wallets, with more than 3.64 million onchain users. In December alone, the wallet processed over $153 million in stablecoin transactions, highlighting the growing demand for digital dollars and alternative stores of value in regions facing currency volatility or limited banking access.

While MiniPay is not a financial service provider itself, it acts as a bridge between traditional finance and crypto by connecting users to on- and off-ramp partners such as Binance, Partna, and Fonbank. This approach allows users to move between fiat and cryptocurrencies seamlessly, supporting Opera’s broader goal of financial inclusion.

Last year, Opera introduced a “Pay like a local” feature that lets users make everyday payments using popular local systems, including Mercado Pago in Argentina and Pix in Brazil. The feature has since expanded to support instant SEPA payments across Europe and instant bank transfers in Nigeria, further strengthening MiniPay’s real-world utility.

The announcement also comes amid strong performance from Tether. Earlier this month, the company reported more than $10 billion in net profit for 2025, driven largely by the growth of its USDT stablecoin and significant U.S. Treasury holdings. Tether has also been aggressively increasing its gold exposure, reportedly buying up to $1 billion worth of gold per month, as it continues to diversify alongside bitcoin and other digital assets.

By integrating USDT and Tether Gold into MiniPay, Opera is positioning itself at the intersection of stablecoins, digital payments, and emerging market adoption, a move that appears to be resonating strongly with both users and investors.

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As XRP slides below $1.60, on-chain analytics firm Glassnode has highlighted how the current structure is looking similar to that of April 2022.

XRP Is Fast Approaching Its Realized Price In a new post on X, Glassnode has talked about where XRP is currently trading with respect to its Realized Price. This on-chain indicator measures the cost basis or acquisition price of the average address on the blockchain. When the spot price of the cryptocurrency is trading above this metric, it means the investors as a whole can be assumed to be in a state of profit. On the other hand, it being below the indicator suggests the majority of the supply is underwater.

Now, here is the chart shared by Glassnode that shows the trend in the XRP Realized Price over the last several years:

The price of the coin seems to have declined toward the metric in recent days | Source: Glassnode on X As is visible in the above graph, the XRP spot price has been above the Realized Price since 2024, indicating that holders have been enjoying net unrealized gains. The degree of profitability, however, hasn’t been constant in this period. The asset’s price had the largest gap over the metric back in late 2024, owing to a fast bull rally. Then, over the first three quarters of 2025, profitability gradually dropped as tokens changed hands at higher levels, leading to an increase in the Realized Price.

The indicator hit a plateau in the last quarter of the year, but the bearish shift in the asset meant that it was now the price’s turn to approach the line, cutting back on average investor profits further. This trend has deepened recently. Following the sector-wide crash during the past week, XRP has come dangerously close to the Realized Price, which now sits at $1.48.

“The current market structure is very similar to that of April 2022,” noted the analytics firm. Back then, the asset was transitioning to a bear market and its price fell to the Realized Price. That retest failed, and what followed was a steep move down that eventually led to the cycle low.

Given the proximity that the current XRP price has to the indicator, it now remains to be seen whether a retest will occur in the near future and if it would lead to further bearish action like in 2022.

In the scenario that the cryptocurrency’s decline continues, technical support levels pointed out by analyst Ali Martinez may come into play.

Looks like the asset has broken below a parallel channel recently | Source: @alicharts on X As displayed in the chart, Martinez has drawn levels based on a parallel channel pattern. “For XRP, resistance sits at $1.86, while support is at $1.38 and $1.02,” noted the analyst.

XRP Price At the time of writing, XRP is trading around $1.60, down nearly 15% over the last week.

The cryptocurrency appears to have plunged over the last few days | Source: XRPUSDT on TradingView Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView.com

Kforce (KFRC - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.43 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.47 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.6 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.

This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -8.51%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this staffing company would post earnings of $0.57 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.63, delivering a surprise of +10.53%.

Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates just once.

Kforce, which belongs to the Zacks Staffing Firms industry, posted revenues of $332.02 million for the quarter ended December 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.65%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $343.78 million. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates three times over the last four quarters.

The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.

Kforce shares have added about 14.3% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 1.4%.

What's Next for Kforce?While Kforce has outperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?

There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.

Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.

Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Kforce was mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $0.41 on $319.77 million in revenues for the coming quarter and $2.28 on $1.32 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.

Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Staffing Firms is currently in the bottom 14% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.

Another stock from the same industry, Insperity, Inc. (NSP - Free Report) , has yet to report results for the quarter ended December 2025.

This company is expected to post quarterly loss of $0.49 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -1080%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 4.1% lower over the last 30 days to the current level.

Insperity, Inc.'s revenues are expected to be $1.68 billion, up 3.9% from the year-ago quarter.

Capital Southwest (CSWC - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.64 per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate . This compares to earnings of $0.63 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.

A quarter ago, it was expected that this business development company would post earnings of $0.58 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.57, delivering a surprise of -1.72%.

Over the last four quarters, the company has not been able to surpass consensus EPS estimates.

Capital Southwest, which belongs to the Zacks Financial - Investment Management industry, posted revenues of $61.45 million for the quarter ended December 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 6.83%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $51.97 million. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates three times over the last four quarters.

The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.

Capital Southwest shares have added about 5.8% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 1.4%.

What's Next for Capital Southwest?While Capital Southwest has outperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?

There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.

Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.

Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Capital Southwest was mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $0.56 on $57.9 million in revenues for the coming quarter and $2.29 on $228.24 million in revenues for the current fiscal year.

Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Financial - Investment Management is currently in the bottom 34% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.

Another stock from the same industry, Artisan Partners Asset Management (APAM - Free Report) , has yet to report results for the quarter ended December 2025. The results are expected to be released on February 3.

This investment management firm is expected to post quarterly earnings of $1.11 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +5.7%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.

Artisan Partners Asset Management's revenues are expected to be $322.77 million, up 8.7% from the year-ago quarter.

Alphabet's self-driving car unit Waymo on Monday said it raised a $16 billion funding round that values the company at $126 billion “post-money.” The new funding is the latest move by Alphabet to fund Waymo's continued expansion to more markets.

Simon Property (SPG - Free Report) came out with quarterly funds from operations (FFO) of $3.49 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.47 per share. This compares to FFO of $3.68 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.

This quarterly report represents an FFO surprise of +0.58%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this shopping mall real estate investment trust would post FFO of $3.09 per share when it actually produced FFO of $3.22, delivering a surprise of +4.21%.

Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus FFO estimates four times.

Simon Property, which belongs to the Zacks REIT and Equity Trust - Retail industry, posted revenues of $1.79 billion for the quarter ended December 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 10.10%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $1.58 billion. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates two times over the last four quarters.

The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future FFO expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.

Simon Property shares have added about 3.4% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 1.4%.

What's Next for Simon Property?While Simon Property has outperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?

There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's FFO outlook. Not only does this include current consensus FFO expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.

Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of estimate revisions.

Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Simon Property was favorable. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to outperform the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus FFO estimate is $2.97 on $1.55 billion in revenues for the coming quarter and $13.02 on $6.42 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.

Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, REIT and Equity Trust - Retail is currently in the top 32% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.

Another stock from the same industry, American Assets Trust (AAT - Free Report) , has yet to report results for the quarter ended December 2025. The results are expected to be released on February 3.

This real estate investment trust is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.48 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -12.7%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 2% higher over the last 30 days to the current level.

American Assets Trust's revenues are expected to be $106.36 million, down 6.3% from the year-ago quarter.

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DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gold Resource Corporation (NYSE American: GORO) (the “Company”) announces that the illegal blockade previously restricting access to its mine in Oaxaca, Mexico has been lifted, allowing mining and processing operations to safely resume.

The blockade, which was reported in the Company’s news release dated January 22, 2026, was initiated by approximately 20 employees of four contractors whose agreements were terminated following notice from the CTM union. The blockade was resolved without incident.

Gold Resource Corporation reiterates that the dispute was an internal matter between union factions and the contractors formerly affiliated with the CTM union and did not directly involve the Company. The Company remained neutral throughout the process.

Gold Resource Corporation extends its gratitude to employees, union members, community stakeholders, and governmental partners for their patience and assistance in resolving the situation.

About GRC:

Gold Resource Corporation is a gold and silver producer, developer, and explorer with its operations centered on the Don David Gold Mine in Oaxaca, Mexico. Under the direction of an experienced board and senior leadership team, the Company’s focus is to unlock the significant upside potential of its existing infrastructure and large land position surrounding the mine in Oaxaca, Mexico and to develop the Back Forty Project in Michigan, USA. For more information, please visit the Company’s website, located at www.goldresourcecorp.com.

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A hot-shot hedge fund manager admitted last month that the once-wealthy entrepreneur has just $240,000 left in assets, following a cascade of financial setbacks, including defaulting on a mortgage placed on his family’s $13 million home, being sued by his mother and leading a failed multibillion-dollar casino takeover.

Jason Ader, a former Wall Street activist investor known for unseating Marissa Mayer as CEO of Yahoo in 2017, disclosed $1,700 in cash, a Tesla Cybertruck, a Glock G26, an Apple Watch valued at $250 and two guinea pigs worth $25 each, according to court filings dated Jan. 16.

The 59-year-old owes roughly $2 million to creditors, including his estranged wife and mother, according to court filings and a court-ordered call with creditors last week, the New York Post reported. Of that total, about $101,000 is owed to non-insider creditors, documents show.

The latest court appearance comes after Ader appeared to maintain a lavish lifestyle despite mounting financial troubles. During the telephone conference, he reportedly acknowledged being able to maintain a $6 million, four-bedroom Miami condo in the same building where English soccer star David Beckham, co-owner of MLS team Inter Miami, also owns a property. 

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Jason Ader, co-chief executive officer at Owl Spring Asset Management, speaks at the Reuters Global Investment Outlook summit at the Thomson Reuters building in New York, November 20, 2013. (REUTERS/Mike Segar)

Ader told creditors that the condo is owned by one of his companies, 826 Capital Holdings LLC, which places it outside his personal bankruptcy proceedings, the NYP said.

In 2024, he also spent roughly $370,000 during a spending spree in the south of France, just months before his 82-year-old mother, Pamela, sued him for leaving his late father’s Upper East Side estate liable for the debt, the outlet added.

Ader, who reportedly filed for personal bankruptcy in Florida in December, earns roughly $25,000 a month from the Israeli-based cybersecurity firm Qyprotnic LLC, according to documents.

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Jason Ader and Hana Ader attend the Pérez Art Museum Miami Art of the Party at Perez Art Museum Miami on March 12, 2022 in Miami, Florida. (Jason Koerner/Getty Images for PAMM)

He pleaded with the Miami court, which is still deliberating the case, not to seize his wardrobe, estimated at $10,000, and his 2024 Tesla Cybertruck, which he values at $70,000, according to the NYPost.

The outlet added that when asked how he ended up in financial trouble, Ader said: "It’s a combination of the divorce proceedings, a long-standing family dispute, which relates to the activity around the townhouse, and an unexpected IRS liability that I am working through. I am looking to reorganize my debts and then emerge with a plan."

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Jason Ader, chief executive officer and chief investment officer at Ader Investment Management LLC, participates in a panel discussion in New York on Dec. 5, 2012. (Michael Nagle/Bloomberg via Getty Images / Getty Images)

Ader also emphasized that he has paid roughly $1 million in housing support for his estranged wife, Julie Ader, and up to $3 million for his five children, the outlet said. Despite the reported payments, a New York court ruled in 2023 that he failed to pay the agreed child support for four of his children, in violation of court orders and his prenuptial agreement, according to the NYPost.

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In 2021, Ader also entered an agreement to buy the Okada Manila casino in the Philippines for $2.6 billion. In the failed takeover, Austrian billionaire Harald McPike reportedly alleged that Ader scammed him out of $25 million in the deal. 

DaVita HealthCare (DVA - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $3.4 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.24 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.24 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.

This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +5.08%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this kidney dialysis provider would post earnings of $3.29 per share when it actually produced earnings of $2.51, delivering a surprise of -23.71%.

Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times.

DaVita HealthCare, which belongs to the Zacks Medical - Outpatient and Home Healthcare industry, posted revenues of $3.62 billion for the quarter ended December 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.69%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $3.29 billion. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates four times over the last four quarters.

The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.

DaVita HealthCare shares have lost about 3.8% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 1.4%.

What's Next for DaVita HealthCare?While DaVita HealthCare has underperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?

There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.

Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.

Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for DaVita HealthCare was mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $2.47 on $3.32 billion in revenues for the coming quarter and $12.89 on $13.9 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.

Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Medical - Outpatient and Home Healthcare is currently in the bottom 20% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.

Another stock from the same industry, LifeStance Health Group (LFST - Free Report) , has yet to report results for the quarter ended December 2025.

This outpatient mental health services provider is expected to post quarterly loss of $0.00 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +100%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 25% lower over the last 30 days to the current level.

LifeStance Health Group's revenues are expected to be $377.35 million, up 15.9% from the year-ago quarter.