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Key NotesstVaults allow isolated, purpose-built staking setups with access to stETH liquidity and transparency, deployed by Lido.Early adopters and supporters include Linea for native yield on bridged ETH and Nansen for staking paired with DeFi strategies.Institutions and node operators can now configure vaults for specific compliance and operational needs. Lido, the leading liquid staking protocol on Ethereum, has brought stVaults to mainnet. Linea, Nansen, and several institutional stakers joined on day one as early users.

In summary, the new primitive deployed today, Jan. 30, lets protocols, Layer 2 (L2) networks, institutions, and other users set up dedicated staking vaults. These vaults stake Ethereum ETH $2 744 24h volatility: 1.1% Market cap: $330.96 B Vol. 24h: $41.93 B through selected node operators while issuing stETH, the protocol’s liquid staking token.

According to a report from The Block, the launch followed a year of testing with partners like Chorus One and P2P.org.

Lido V3 is live on Ethereum mainnet, introducing stVaults:

Modular staking infrastructure for builders, powered by stETH.https://t.co/A6vpfysrXp

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— Lido (@LidoFinance) January 30, 2026

Several users went live on day one, showing support for Lido’s deployment. Consensys-backed L2 Linea uses a protocol-controlled stVault to offer automatic staking and yield on bridged ETH. Analytics firm Nansen introduced its first Ethereum staking product, linking stVaults to stETH-based DeFi options and onchain insights.

Node operators including P2P.org, Chorus One, Pier Two, and Sentora also participated, alongside institutional stakers such as Solstice, Twinstake, Northstake, and Everstake. Lido contributors told The Block that teams no longer need to build staking infrastructure, integrations, and liquidity from scratch.

“The release marks a structural shift in how Ethereum staking products are built and deployed. Until now, teams launching staking products have typically had to bootstrap infrastructure, integrations, and liquidity from scratch,” The Block quoted.

Understanding Lido stVaults Basically, stVaults turn Lido into modular infrastructure. Users can adjust fee structures beyond the standard 10% charge, set risk profiles, or add compliance controls like validator customization and deposit checks.

The vaults remain opt-in and isolated to limit risks to the broader protocol. Lido issues stETH, a liquid token that tracks ETH staking rewards and works across DeFi. Notably, the token has a market cap of around $27 billion and accounts for about a quarter of all liquid staking tokens, according to The Block data.

In August 2025, Lido’s TVL reached a new high alongside lending platform AAVE, as covered by Coinspeaker. Later in October, VanEck filed for the first ETF tied to Lido-staked Ethereum, which has not been approved nor denied as of this writing.

The recent mainnet rollout expands options for Ethereum staking participants while keeping stETH at the center.

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Looking for a stock that has been consistently beating earnings estimates and might be well positioned to keep the streak alive in its next quarterly report? Primerica (PRI - Free Report) , which belongs to the Zacks Insurance - Life Insurance industry, could be a great candidate to consider.

This life insurance and financial products company has seen a nice streak of beating earnings estimates, especially when looking at the previous two reports. The average surprise for the last two quarters was 10.04%.

For the last reported quarter, Primerica came out with earnings of $6.33 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $5.52 per share, representing a surprise of 14.67%. For the previous quarter, the company was expected to post earnings of $5.18 per share and it actually produced earnings of $5.46 per share, delivering a surprise of 5.41%.

Price and EPS Surprise

Thanks in part to this history, there has been a favorable change in earnings estimates for Primerica lately. In fact, the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) for the stock is positive, which is a great indicator of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with its solid Zacks Rank.

Our research shows that stocks with the combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) or better produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time. In other words, if you have 10 stocks with this combination, the number of stocks that beat the consensus estimate could be as high as seven.

The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a version of the Zacks Consensus whose definition is related to change. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.

Primerica currently has an Earnings ESP of +0.25%, which suggests that analysts have recently become bullish on the company's earnings prospects. This positive Earnings ESP when combined with the stock's Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) indicates that another beat is possibly around the corner. We expect the company's next earnings report to be released on February 11, 2026.

With the Earnings ESP metric, it's important to note that a negative value reduces its predictive power; however, a negative Earnings ESP does not indicate an earnings miss.

Many companies end up beating the consensus EPS estimate, though this is not the only reason why their shares gain. Additionally, some stocks may remain stable even if they end up missing the consensus estimate.

Because of this, it's really important to check a company's Earnings ESP ahead of its quarterly release to increase the odds of success. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.

Key Takeaways SENS shares gain 2.1% after securing European CE Mark approval for the Eversense 365 CGM.Senseonics gains a one-year implantable CGM in Europe, expanding its addressable market beyond the U.S.SENS holds full commercialization rights and integration potential, supporting revenue visibility. Senseonics Holdings, Inc. (SENS - Free Report) recently scored a meaningful regulatory win in Europe, receiving CE Mark approval for its Eversense 365 continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system.

The approval builds on the U.S. launch momentum of Eversense 365, the world’s first one-year CGM, and reinforces the company’s differentiation in the global CGM market. With full ownership of commercialization and growing integration opportunities with automated insulin delivery systems, Senseonics is positioning itself for steady top-line growth across both U.S. and European markets.

Likely Trend of SENS Stock Following the NewsFollowing the announcement, shares of the company gained 2.1% in yesterday’s trading session. However, in the last six-month period, SENS’s shares have lost 29% compared with the industry’s 21.8% decline. The S&P 500 increased 12.3% in the same time frame.

The European approval of Eversense 365 meaningfully strengthens SENS’ long-term growth outlook by expanding its addressable market and creating a new, multi-year revenue stream outside the United States. A one-year implantable CGM clearly differentiates Senseonics in a crowded CGM landscape, supporting better pricing power, stronger patient retention and recurring procedure-driven demand.

As adoption scales across major EU markets and partnerships with insulin pump makers deepen, this approval should enhance revenue visibility, improve operating leverage and reinforce SENS’ competitive positioning in the global diabetes technology market.

Meanwhile, SENS currently has a market capitalization of $278.7 million.

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More on the Eversense 365 CGM SystemEversense 365 is designed to address some of the biggest pain points associated with traditional CGMs, starting with durability and reliability. It is the only CGM system with a full 365-day sensor, eliminating the need for frequent sensor changes and reducing the process to just one insertion, versus replacements every 10–14 days for short-term systems. The year-long sensor survivability also improves dependability, significantly reducing data gaps caused by sensor failures or routine changes. Since the tiny sensor sits securely under the skin, it cannot be accidentally knocked off, helping minimize wasted sensors, inconvenience and replacement costs for users.

Beyond longevity, the system emphasizes accuracy, comfort and flexibility, key drivers of long-term adoption. Eversense 365 delivers consistent accuracy over the full year with almost no false alerts from compression lows during sleep, increasing trust in glucose readings. Patient comfort is enhanced through a gentle, silicone-based adhesive that can be changed daily and causes minimal skin reactions.

The removable transmitter offers added freedom, allowing users to take it on and off without wasting a sensor or triggering a new warm-up period, while on-body vibration alerts ensure discreet notifications even when a phone is not nearby. Collectively, these features position Eversense 365 as a differentiated, patient-centric CGM solution with the potential to drive sustained adoption and engagement over time.

Favorable Industry Prospects for SENSPer a report by Grand View Research, the global blood glucose monitoring devices market size was estimated at $15.53 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $30.18 billion by 2033, expanding at a CAGR of 8.8% from 2026 to 2033.

The market is primarily influenced by the growing prevalence of diabetes and the increasing elderly population susceptible to conditions such as diabetes.

Other Recent Developments of SENSSenseonics delivered a strong improvement in its third-quarter 2025 financial performance, with total revenue rising to $8.1 million from $4.3 million in the prior-year period, driven primarily by accelerating U.S. adoption. Also, U.S. revenue nearly tripled year over year to $6.4 million, reflecting improving commercial traction, while international revenue came in at $1.7 million, modestly lower than last year.

Importantly, the company reported a gross profit of $3.5 million in the quarter against a gross loss of $4.1 million a year ago, highlighting meaningful progress in cost structure, scale and overall operating efficiency.

SENS’s Zacks Rank & Stocks to ConsiderSENS carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) at present.

Some better-ranked stocks in the broader medical space are IDEXX Laboratories (IDXX - Free Report) , Boston Scientific (BSX - Free Report) and STERIS (STE - Free Report) . Each stock presently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

Estimates for IDEXX’s 2025 earnings per share (EPS) have remained constant at $12.93 in the past 30 days. Shares of the company have risen 12.6% in the past year compared with the industry’s 11.1% growth. IDXX’s earnings surpassed estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, the average surprise being 7.1%. In the last reported quarter, it delivered an earnings surprise of 8.3%.  

Boston Scientific shares have gained 2.9% in the past year. Estimates for the company’s 2025 EPS have remained constant at $3.04 in the past 30 days. BSX’s earnings beat estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, delivering an average surprise of 7.4%. In the last reported quarter, it posted an earnings surprise of 5.6%.

STERIS shares have risen 9.1% in the past year. Estimates for the company’s 2025 EPS have increased by 2 cents to $10.23 in the past 30 days. STE’s earnings topped estimates in three of the trailing four quarters and matched on one occasion, delivering an average surprise of 2.6%. In the last reported quarter, it posted an earnings surprise of 2.6%.

January 30, 2026 13:14 ET  | Source: Abcourt Mines Inc.

ROUYN-NORANDA, Canada, Jan. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Abcourt Mines Inc. (“Abcourt” or the “Corporation”) (TSX Venture: ABI) (OTCQB: ABMBF) is pleased to announce that it has closed today (the “Closing Date”) its previously announced transaction with Glencore AG (“Glencore”) comprising a senior secured debenture in the principal amount of up to US$ 30 million (the “Debenture”) and various accompanying agreements, including an offtake agreement on all products from the Corporation’s Sleeping Giant mine (collectively, the “Transaction”). The Transaction was previously announced on December 22, 2025.

A first tranche of US$18.125 million was made available to Abcourt by Glencore. A second tranche of up to US$11.875 million is available to be drawn at the Corporation’s option in December 2026 or January 2027.

Concurrently with the Debenture, Abcourt and Glencore entered into an offtake agreement whereby Glencore will purchase 100% of the gold (Au) and silver (Ag) dore production from the Sleeping Giant mine for a minimum term of 6 years (the “Offtake”).

Abcourt and Glencore also entered into agreements granting Glencore certain offtake and financing rights from the Flordin-Cartwright project and other Abcourt Properties.

Pascal Hamelin, President and CEO of Abcourt, said: “We are extremely pleased to enter this partnership with such a major player in our industry. Not only can Glencore help us with their knowledge and expertise in many fields, but they can also help us realize the full potential of many of our great assets by leveraging their current processing operations. They have the means to help us start the Flordin project much faster and to advance our base metal projects like Barvue or Aldermac. Having a partner with financial resources that specially requested a right to participate on all our subsequent financing packages is securing the future of our company and bringing predictability to our shareholders.”

Toby Spittle of Glencore commented: “We are pleased to work with Abcourt on Sleeping Giant and look forwards to supporting them in their work to bring further projects into production and deliver additional critical minerals to market”.

The Corporation intends to use the proceeds of the Debenture to (i) repay higher‑cost debt in order to reduce its cost of capital and strengthen liquidity, (ii) fund exploration work and capital expenditures at its Sleeping Giant project (including worker camp, hoist, tailings and related infrastructure), and (iii) provide additional working capital.

The Debenture will mature on January 31, 2031 and bears interest until repayment in full at a rate equal to 1-Month SOFR plus 2.5% per annum, payable monthly starting on March 1, 2027.

In accordance with the terms of the Debenture, the Corporation entered into security arrangements with Glencore to register a second ranking security, subject to certain permitted liens, on the universality of the Corporation’s movable and immovable property, corporeal and incorporeal, present and future, of any nature whatsoever and wheresoever situated, including real property interests, mining rights, inventory and equipment.

Under the terms of an Investor Rights Agreement executed concurrently with the Debenture, Abcourt also granted Glencore the right to participate in any future equity financings of the Corporation, on equivalent terms, the right to top up its interest in the event of other equity security issuances of the Corporation and certain other investor rights.

The Corporation issued 68,905,000 non-transferable warrants (the “Warrants”) to Glencore on the Closing Date. Each Warrant is exercisable to acquire one common share of the Corporation (a “Warrant Share”) at an exercise price of C$0.15 during the first 36 months, and thereafter at an exercise price of C$0.20 per Warrant Share for the remainder of the 60-month term.

The Warrants remain subject to the final approval of the TSXV. The Warrants and any Warrant Shares issuable upon exercise thereof are subject to a statutory hold period in Canada expiring on May 31, 2026. These securities have not been, nor will they be, registered under the U.S. Securities Act, or any state securities law, and may not be offered, sold or delivered, directly or indirectly, within the United States, or to or for the account or benefit of U.S. persons, absent registration or an exemption from such registration requirements. This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of securities in any state in the United States in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.

Conversion of Debenture

The Corporation is also pleased to report that François Mestrallet, director of the Corporation elected to convert its convertible debenture in the amount of $3,000,000 at a price of $0.05 per common share for a total of 60,000,000 common shares. Prior to the conversion of his debenture, Mr. Mestrallet held, together with his associates and affiliates, 160,686,000 common shares, 107,100,000 warrants and 3,250,000 stock options and the debenture convertible into up to 60,000,000 common shares of the Corporation, which represented 14,20% of the 1,131,453,720 common shares then issued and outstanding, on a non-diluted basis (25,43% assuming the exercise of the convertible securities). As a result of the conversion, Mr. Mestrallet holds, together with his associates and affiliates, 220,686,000 common shares and 107,100,000 warrants and 3,250,000 stock options, which represent 18,52% of the 1,191,453,720 common shares currently issued and outstanding, on a non-diluted basis (25,43% assuming the exercise of the convertible securities).

Mr. Mestrallet intends to hold his securities of the Corporation for investment purposes and may, depending on certain circumstances, including market conditions, increase or decrease his beneficial ownership of or control over the Corporation's securities.

The Form 62-103F1 - Required Disclosure under the Early Warning Requirements associated with this news release can be obtained from the Corporation's profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. To obtain a copy of the report, please contact Pascal Hamelin, President and CEO of Abcourt, at (819) 768-2857 or [email protected].

ABOUT ABCOURT MINES INC.

Abcourt Mines Inc. is a Canadian gold development company with properties strategically located in northwestern Québec, Canada. Abcourt owns the Sleeping Giant Mine and Mill, as well as the Flordin property, where it focuses its development activities.

For more information about Abcourt Mines Inc., please visit our website at www.abcourt.ca and view our filings under Abcourt's profile on www.sedarplus.ca.

Pascal Hamelin Dany Cenac Robert, Investor RelationsPresident and CEO Reseau ProMarket Inc.T : (819) 768-2857 T : (514) 722-2276, poste 456Email: [email protected]  Email : [email protected] FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain information contained in this news release may constitute "forward-looking information" within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation. Generally, forward-looking information can be identified by using forward-looking terminology, such as "plans", "aims", "expects", "projects", "intends", "anticipates", "estimates", "could", "should", "likely", or variations of such words and phrases or statements specifying that certain acts, events or results "may", "should", "will" or "be achieved" or other similar expressions. Forward-looking statements, including the expectation of the Corporation with respect to the availability, timing and terms of advances under the Debenture; the terms and duration of the proposed offtake arrangements; the anticipated use of proceeds of the Debenture, including the repayment of existing indebtedness; the Corporation’s ability to advance and increase drilling and development activities at the Flordin-Cartwright and Sleeping Giant properties; and the receipt of the final approval of the TSXV, are based on Abcourt's estimates and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause Abcourt's actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements or information. Forward-looking statements are subject to business and economic uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements, including the relevant assumptions and risk factors set forth in Abcourt's public filings, which are available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. There can be no assurance that these statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and forward-looking information. Although Abcourt believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing the forward-looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. Except as required by applicable securities laws, Abcourt disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any such forward-looking statements or information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

2026 Top Marijuana Stock Picks For Potential Investors

3 minute read This Is How Marijuana Stocks Can Make You Money Marijuana stock investors are keeping focused on what’s next to come as the industry is still changing. 2026 is already off to a strong start, with more regions expanding their operations globally. The Canadian cannabis market is experiencing significant growth, and companies are collaborating to progress the industry. Europe has a market that is also growing and expanding beyond tourism. With the USA being the biggest of them all, investors have a lot to focus on.

The US cannabis industry is the giant that other markets are having trouble keeping up with. Everything from strategic partnerships to ventures across the globe. Even with legal and regulatory hurdles to overcome, the global legal cannabis market is growing. For investors, taking action now is key to seeing the best chances at sizeable return. Building a game plan and strategy is key to seeing any type of gains. The more you know, the better you can prepare for any changes that could be in your favor.

For example, if you can find top marijuana stocks and wait for a volatile shift in trading profits can be made. It’s all about timing and keeping an eye out for any market behavior that can impact your profits. As of now, 2026 is the year when more changes are soon to come for the sector. Below are several marijuana stocks to watch in 2026 for better trading.

Top Marijuana Stocks For Investors Green Thumb Industries Inc. (OTC:GTBIF) Cresco Labs Inc. (OTC:CRLBF) Verano Holdings Corp. (OTC:VRNOF) Verano Holdings Corp. Verano Holdings Corp. operates as a vertically integrated multi-state cannabis operator in the United States. In more recent news, the company announced an agreement to upsize its revolving credit facility.

This is being done with a bigger financial commitment of $100,000,000 and has extended its maturity date.  No additional collateral was pledged by the Company to secure the increased borrowing availability, which is secured by certain owned real estate.

Words From The CEO “Building on our ongoing strategy to strengthen our balance sheet, we’re pleased to upsize our borrowing availability and extend the maturity of our existing revolving credit facility,” said George Archos, Verano Chief Executive Officer.

[Read More] 3 Top Ancillary Cannabis Stocks to Watch in February 2026

Green Thumb Industries Inc. Green Thumb Industries Inc. manufactures, distributes, markets, and sells cannabis products for medical and adult-use in the United States.

The most recent company update was reported back in 2025. The company reported its Q3 2025 earnings.

Highlights And Keymentions Revenue of $291.4 million, an increase of 1.6% over the prior year. Cash at quarter end totaled $226.2 million. GAAP net income of $23.3 million or $0.10 per basic and diluted share, excluding the one-time gain on asset sales, GAAP net income would have been $9.7 million or $0.04 per basic and diluted share. Adjusted EBITDA of $80.2 million or 27.5% of revenue. Cash flow from operations of $74.1 million. [Read More] 3 Marijuana Stocks That Could Make You Money In 2026

Cresco Labs Inc. Cresco Labs Inc. cultivates, manufactures, and sells retail and medical cannabis products in the United States and Germany. In recent news, the company announced that it has entered into an equity distribution agreement.

The company did so with an agreement with Haywood Securities Inc. The Company intends to use the net proceeds of the ATM Program, if any, principally for general corporate purposes, including potential future acquisitions.

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Key Takeaways WY reported an adjusted loss of 9 cents in Q4 while net sales fell 9.9% year over year and missed estimates.Weyerhaeuser faced weaker Wood Products pricing, volatile demand, and a 52.4% drop in adjusted EBITDA.WY saw strength in Real Estate and Climate Solutions, but the stock slipped 2.2% in after-hours trading. Weyerhaeuser Company (WY - Free Report) reported mixed fourth-quarter 2025 results, wherein its earnings topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate, but net sales missed the same. Meanwhile, on a year-over-year basis, both the top and bottom lines decreased.

Weyerhaeuser’s fourth-quarter results were impacted by persistent market headwinds across key markets, characterized by softened pricing and volatile demand dynamics within the Wood Products segment. While the company maintained its commitment to operational excellence, overall adjusted EBITDA declined year over year. This performance reflects sustained margin compression driven by subdued housing activity and elevated cost volatility, which partially offset the gains from internal efficiency initiatives.

Despite these challenges, Weyerhaeuser continued to optimize its portfolio through disciplined, capital-efficient transactions. During the quarter, the company successfully closed the divestiture of 28,000 acres in Oregon for $190 million and approximately 86,000 acres across Georgia and Alabama for $216 million.

Overall results were bolstered by significant momentum in the Real Estate, Energy & Natural Resources segment and a standout performance from Climate Solutions, which exceeded its 2025 financial targets. Looking ahead, Weyerhaeuser is well-positioned to navigate the current environment, supported by a strong balance sheet and flexible capital allocation framework as it executes its refreshed 2030 strategy to drive growth and capitalize on durable long-term demand fundamentals.

Following the release, WY stock inched down 2.2% yesterday in the after-hours trading session.

Inside WY’s Q4 HeadlinesThe company reported adjusted loss per share of 9 cents, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 13 cents. In the year-ago period, the company reported an earnings per share (EPS) of 11 cents.

Net sales of $1.54 billion missed the consensus mark of $1.58 billion by 2.7% and decreased 9.9% from the $1.71 billion reported in the year-ago quarter.

Adjusted EBITDA was $140 million, down 52.4% from $294 million in the year-ago period.

Weyerhaeuser’s Segment DetailsTimberlands: Net sales (including inter-segment sales of $134 million) from the segment were $487 million, down from the year-ago figure of $497 million. We expected segment sales to increase 2.9% year over year to $511.4 million in the quarter. Adjusted EBITDA was $114 million, down 9.5% from $126 million in the year-ago quarter.

Real Estate, Energy and Natural Resources: For the reported quarter, the segment’s net sales amounted to $103 million, up 19.8% from $86 million in the year-ago period. We expected segment sales to decline 4.9% to $81.8 million in the quarter. Adjusted EBITDA was $95 million, indicating growth from the $76 million reported in the year-ago period.

Wood Products: This segment’s sales totaled $1.1 billion, down 14.1% from $1.26 billion in the year-ago period. We expected segment sales to decline 9.7% year over year to $1.14 billion in the quarter. Adjusted EBITDA was a loss of $20 million against earnings of $161 million in the year-ago period.

Weyerhaeuser’s 2025 HighlightsNet sales for 2025 came in at $6.91 billion compared with $7.12 billion reported in 2024.

Adjusted EBITDA in 2025 came in at $1.02 billion compared with $1.29 billion reported in 2024.

In 2025, adjusted EPS came in at $0.20 compared with $0.53 reported in the previous year.

WY’s Financial HighlightsAs of Dec. 31, 2025, Weyerhaeuser had cash and cash equivalents of $464 million, down from $684 million at the end of 2024. Net long-term debt was $5.1 billion at 2025-end, up from $4.87 billion at 2024-end.

In 2025, net cash from operations was $562 million, down from $1 billion reported in the comparable period a year ago.

Weyerhaeuser’s Q1 2026 OutlookFor the first quarter of 2026, under the Timberlands segment, Weyerhaeuser expects Timberlands earnings (before special items) and adjusted EBITDA to be comparable to fourth-quarter levels. In the West, fee harvest volumes, along with forestry and road costs, are expected to remain largely unchanged. Sales volumes are expected to edge higher, while per-unit log and haul costs are anticipated to decline slightly. Overall sales realizations are projected to be modestly lower due to product mix, though domestic log realizations should remain broadly stable. In the South, fee harvest volumes and per-unit log and haul costs are expected to be slightly lower, with sales realizations also pressured by mix. Forestry and road costs in the region are expected to increase at a moderate pace.

Under the Real Estate, Energy and Natural Resources segment, the company expects earnings (before special items) to increase by approximately $75 million sequentially, with adjusted EBITDA rising by about $90 million from the fourth quarter. This improvement primarily reflects the timing and mix of real estate transactions, including a significant conservation easement sale. For full-year 2026, Weyerhaeuser anticipates adjusted EBITDA of approximately $425 million, with EBITDA margins (as a percentage of real estate sales) expected to remain in the 25%–35% range.

Within the Wood Products segment, earnings (before special items) and adjusted EBITDA are expected to be slightly higher than fourth-quarter levels, excluding the impact of changes in average lumber and oriented strand board (OSB) pricing. For lumber, the company expects an increase in sales volumes, alongside slightly lower log costs and reduced per-unit manufacturing expenses. In oriented strand board, sales volumes and fiber costs are projected to rise modestly, while unit manufacturing costs are expected to edge lower. For engineered wood products, sales volumes are anticipated to be broadly in line across most offerings, with slightly lower realizations and largely stable raw material costs. Distribution results are expected to improve compared with the fourth quarter.

WY’s Zacks Rank & Recent Construction ReleasesWeyerhaeuser currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

D.R. Horton, Inc. (DHI - Free Report) reported better-than-expected first-quarter fiscal 2026 (ended Dec. 31, 2025) results, with earnings and total revenues beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate.  However, on a year-over-year basis, both metrics declined.

D.R. Horton’s quarterly performance was pressured by continued housing market softness, driven by weakening consumer confidence and affordability challenges, resulting in lower home closings. The company expects affordability constraints and cautious consumer sentiment to continue to impact new housing demand. It expects consolidated revenues to be in the range of $33.5-$35 billion, with homes closed within 86,000-88,000.

KB Home (KBH - Free Report) reported fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 results. The quarter’s earnings and total revenues surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate but decreased on a year-over-year basis.

KB Home’s quarterly performance remained under pressure amid a challenging economic and geopolitical environment, with low consumer confidence, affordability concerns and a still-high mortgage rate continuing to constrain demand. In response to these headwinds, management has adopted a measured outlook for the first quarter and full fiscal year 2026. For the first quarter of fiscal 2026, the company is expecting housing revenues to be in the $1.05-$1.15 billion band, down from $1.39 billion reported in the year-ago period. It expects deliveries to be in the range of 2,300-2,500 homes compared with 2,770 homes delivered in the year-ago period.

Lennar Corporation (LEN - Free Report) reported mixed results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, wherein its adjusted earnings missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate, while total revenues beat the same. Meanwhile, both metrics tumbled on a year-over-year basis.

Lennar’s quarterly performance was hurt by a still-challenging housing market, as affordability issues and buyer uncertainty kept demand weak. A six-week government shutdown and softer market conditions added further pressure. In response, the company remained focused on maintaining volumes, adapting to evolving conditions, reducing costs and supporting long-term housing demand rather than reacting to short-term volatility. For the first quarter of fiscal 2026, Lennar expects deliveries to be in the range of 17,000-18,000 homes compared with 17,834 homes delivered in the year-ago period.

Key Takeaways FOXA is expected to benefit from strong NFL viewership and FOX News ratings supporting reach and ad demand.Year-over-year comparisons are expected to be impacted by the absence of prior political advertising revenues.The Zacks Consensus Estimate for FOXA's Q4 2025 EPS is pegged at 46 cents, unchanged over the past 30 days. Fox Corporation (FOXA - Free Report) is set to report second-quarter fiscal 2026 results on Feb. 4.

For the to-be-reported quarter, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings is pegged at 46cents per share, unchanged over the past 30 days. The figure indicates a 52.08% decline year over year.

The consensus mark for revenues is pegged at $5.06 billion, implying a decline of 0.41% from the year-ago quarter’s reported figure.

The company’s earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in the trailing four quarters, the average surprise being 33.54%.

Let us see how things have shaped up for this announcement.

Factors to ConsiderFox Corporation is expected to have entered the second quarter of fiscal 2026 following first quarter results that delivered solid revenue growth and Tubi's first profitable quarter. The company is expected to have benefited from its sports and news programming during the to-be-reported quarter, though year-over-year comparisons were impacted by the absence of prior-year political advertising revenues.

FOX Sports is expected to have been a significant growth driver. The NFL on FOX maintained viewership momentum from the first quarter, with the late November Ohio State versus Michigan rivalry game drawing 18.4 million viewers to become the most-watched college football game of the 2025 season. The Thanksgiving Day partnership with Tubi to stream the Green Bay Packers versus Detroit Lions game expanded audience reach across platforms. The FOX One streaming service added distribution options through the October 2025 launches of the ESPN bundle at $39.99 monthly and Verizon partnership at $15 monthly. However, the quarter faced a year-over-year comparison headwind as the prior-year period included a Christmas Day NFL game that was absent in fiscal 2026.

FOX News Media maintained its position as the most-watched cable network entering the quarter, which is expected to have influenced advertising pricing across direct response and national brand categories despite softer linear market conditions.

Entertainment programming benefited from returning franchises, including The Masked Singer, which launched its new season in Dec. 2025 with themed episodes, alongside animated staples The Simpsons, Bob's Burgers, Family Guy and Krapopolis. Competition series Next Level Chef, Hell's Kitchen and MasterChef likely contributed to primetime engagement. The Nov. 2025 acquisition of Meet Cute audio drama platform expanded FOX Entertainment's content portfolio, though platform development costs likely affected operating margins.

Tubi's performance from the first quarter is expected to have continued into the second quarter, with the October 2025 Audiochuck partnership for Crime Junkie and other podcasts enhancing content offerings and advertiser appeal among specific demographic segments.

What Our Model SaysAccording to the Zacks model, the combination of a positive Earnings ESP and Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy), or 3 (Hold) increases the odds of an earnings beat. But that is not the case here.

FOXA has an Earnings ESP of 0.00% and a Zacks Rank #2 at present. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they are reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.

Stocks to ConsiderHere are some companies worth considering, as our model shows that these have the right combination of elements to beat on earnings in their upcoming releases:

Microchip Technologies (MCHP - Free Report) currently has an Earnings ESP of 2.18% and sports a Zacks Rank #1. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

Microchip Technologies shares have soared 43.2% in the trailing 12 months. Microchip Technologies is set to report its third-quarter 2025 results on Feb. 5.

Rockwell Automation (ROK - Free Report) presently has an Earnings ESP of +1.03% and sports a Zacks Rank #2.

Rockwell Automation shares have soared 48.7% in the trailing 12 months. Rockwell Automation is set to report its first-quarter fiscal 2026 results on Feb. 5.

Fluence Energy (FLNC - Free Report) has an Earnings ESP of +14.89% and a Zacks Rank #2 at present.

Fluence Energy shares have returned 114.6% in the trailing 12-month period. Fluence Energy is set to report first-quarter fiscal 2026 results on Feb. 4.

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Seagate (STX - Free Report) could be a solid addition to your portfolio given a notable revision in the company's earnings estimates. While the stock has been gaining lately, the trend might continue since its earnings outlook is still improving.

The rising trend in estimate revisions, which is a result of growing analyst optimism on the earnings prospects of this electronic storage maker, should get reflected in its stock price. After all, empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements. Our stock rating tool -- the Zacks Rank -- has this insight at its core.

The five-grade Zacks Rank system, which ranges from a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) to a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive externally-audited track record of outperformance, with Zacks #1 Ranked stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 2008.

For Seagate, there has been strong agreement among the covering analysts in raising earnings estimates, which has helped push consensus estimates considerably higher for the next quarter and full year.

The chart below shows the evolution of forward 12-month Zacks Consensus EPS estimate:

12 Month EPS

Current-Quarter Estimate RevisionsFor the current quarter, the company is expected to earn $3.01 per share, which is a change of +58.4% from the year-ago reported number.

Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for Seagate has increased 27.97% because one estimate has moved higher compared to no negative revisions.

Current-Year Estimate RevisionsThe company is expected to earn $12.01 per share for the full year, which represents a change of +48.3% from the prior-year number.

The revisions trend for the current year also appears quite promising for Seagate, with three estimates moving higher over the past month compared to no negative revisions. The consensus estimate has also received a boost over this time frame, increasing 5.6%.

Favorable Zacks RankThanks to promising estimate revisions, Seagate currently carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). The Zacks Rank is a tried-and-tested rating tool that helps investors effectively harness the power of earnings estimate revisions and make the right investment decision.

You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

Our research shows that stocks with Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and 2 (Buy) significantly outperform the S&P 500.

Bottom LineWhile strong estimate revisions for Seagate have attracted decent investments and pushed the stock 62.2% higher over the past four weeks, further upside may still be left in the stock. So, you may consider adding it to your portfolio right away.

Key Takeaways INOD secured a partnership to deliver training data and data engineering for Palantir's AI models.Innodata is annotating rodeo videos to support computer vision analytics in complex physical activities.The deal deepens Innodata's role in high-stakes AI workflows needing precise, secure data solutions. Innodata Inc. (INOD - Free Report) has secured a deal to provide specialized data engineering and high-quality training data for Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR - Free Report) . Under the partnership, Innodata is annotating thousands of hours of rodeo video footage to train computer vision models capable of identifying animals, riders and skeletal movements. This foundational work enables the automated measurement of complex performance metrics across disciplines such as bull riding and barrel racing, transforming raw video into actionable analytics. Following the announcement of this partnership, INOD stock rose 14.4% during the trading session yesterday.

Through this engagement, Innodata meaningfully expands its role in advanced physical AI workflows by delivering mission-critical training data and data engineering services. The collaboration further cements Innodata’s position as a trusted data partner for leading AI platforms. By embedding closely within Palantir’s development and deployment cycles, Innodata will handle highly complex datasets—spanning video, imagery, documents, and complex sensor feeds—while adhering to the strict scale, precision, and security protocols required for high-stakes enterprise use.

More broadly, the partnership highlights rising demand for sophisticated data engineering as AI becomes a core driver of enterprise value and strategic competitiveness. As AI moves from experimental use cases to real-world, high-stakes applications, enterprises and governments increasingly depend on specialized partners like Innodata to deliver large-scale, precision-driven data solutions with robust security and reliability.

Competitive Landscape of InnodataExlService Holdings, Inc. (EXLS - Free Report) represents a more diversified, stability-oriented peer within the AI data services landscape. While EXL continues to deliver steady, double-digit revenue growth supported by recurring contracts across insurance, healthcare, and financial services, its focus is on enterprise data transformation rather than high-intensity computer vision or physical AI workloads. The launch of EXLdata.ai highlights EXL’s push to make enterprise data AI-ready at scale, but its growth trajectory is more incremental and tied to enterprise adoption cycles.

Unisys Corporation (UIS - Free Report) is targeting the opportunity through enterprise workflow automation, with a focus on deploying agentic AI across IT services and support functions. Its Service Experience Accelerator combines generative and agentic AI with knowledge management to automate service desk operations, preserve institutional knowledge, and enhance response times. The company is prioritizing domain-specific, mission-critical use cases where dependable AI agents can drive cost savings and operational efficiency.

Innodata’s edge stems from its specialization in high-complexity data engineering and AI model training for hyperscalers and AI-native platforms. Unlike EXL’s enterprise data transformation focus or Unisys’s workflow automation strategy, Innodata is more directly leveraged to accelerate demand for large-scale model development, refinement, and content safety.

INOD’s Price Performance, Valuation & EstimatesOver the past year, INOD stock has risen 72.2%, significantly outperforming the broader Zacks Business Services sector, which declined 15.5%, and the S&P 500, which rose 17.6% and against the industry’s growth of 12.7%.

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From a valuation standpoint, INOD trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 53.07, much higher than the industry’s average of 24.99.

P/E (F12M)

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 The Zacks Consensus Estimate for INOD’s 2026 earnings has remained unchanged at $1.20 in the past 60 days.

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 INOD currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

Key Takeaways Bloom Energy's 2026 EPS estimate jumped 78.75%, outpacing Plug Power's 55.7% growth.BE posts a 29.39% ROE versus PLUG's negative 105.98%, highlighting stronger capital efficiency. Over six months, BE stock soared 316% while PLUG advanced 50.9% amid rising clean energy demand. As countries across the globe continue to work to cut fossil-fuel dependence and curb power-sector emissions, the companies operating in the Zacks Alternate Energy- Other industry are gaining importance. Fuel-cell systems are emerging as a promising solution, generating electricity through a hydrogen-oxygen reaction that produces only water and heat. Scalable and emissions-free, they offer an efficient alternative to combustion-based power sources across applications.

Fuel cell systems are ideal for powering electric vehicles and supplying dependable backup energy to homes and industrial facilities. By producing clean electricity directly at the point of use, they also reduce reliance on traditional transmission and distribution networks. Let’s focus on Bloom Energy Corporation (BE - Free Report) and Plug Power Inc. (PLUG - Free Report) as both utilize the fuel-cell technology to generate clean electricity for their customers.

Bloom Energy uses solid-oxide fuel cell technology to provide clean, reliable power through its Energy Server platform. Its modular, on-site system minimizes grid losses, scales from kilowatts to megawatts and delivers round-the-clock electricity. With rising demand for decarbonization, grid resilience and hydrogen solutions, the company is well positioned for sustained revenue growth and margin expansion.

Plug Power provides clean energy through hydrogen fuel cell technology, with its GenDrive systems enhancing efficiency in material-handling equipment via fast refueling, longer run times and less downtime. Supported by an integrated product portfolio, the company is well placed to capitalize on logistics decarbonization and clean energy adoption, despite near-term profitability and execution hurdles.

With demand rising for always-on, reliable clean power from data centers and other industries, a closer look at Bloom Energy and Plug Power’s fundamentals is needed to assess which offers stronger growth potential at current levels.

BE & PLUG’s Earnings Growth ProjectionsThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for Bloom Energy’s earnings per share in 2026 has increased year-over-year by 78.75%. Long-term (three to five years) earnings growth per share is pegged at 25%.

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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Plug Power’s earnings per share in 2026 has increased year-over-year by 55.7%.

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Debt to CapitalThe debt-to-capital of Bloom Energy currently stands at 66.43% compared with Plug Power’s 19.05%. This indicates Bloom Energy is using a higher percentage of debt to run its operations. The decline in long-term interest rates will be beneficial for both companies, as it will lower their capital servicing costs.

ValuationPrice-to-sales ratios are generally used for the valuation of companies like Bloom Energy and Plug Power, and this ratio indicates how much investors are willing to pay for the company’s sales.

At present, Price/ Sales F12M of Bloom Energy is 13.37X, and for Plug Power, it is 3.77X.

Return on EquityReturn on Equity (“ROE”) is an important measure of financial performance that indicates how efficiently a company converts shareholder equity into profits. It highlights management’s effectiveness in utilizing invested capital to grow earnings and enhance shareholder value.

BE’s current ROE is 29.39% compared with PLUG’s negative 105.98%.

Price PerformanceBloom Energy is benefiting from the rising demand for clean power from artificial intelligence-based data centers. In the past six months, Bloom Energy has gained 316% compared with Plug Power’s rally of 50.9%.

Price Performance (Six months)
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Summing UpBloom Energy and Plug Power are investing in research and utilizing the fuel cell technology to provide reliable power to their customers.

Even though both companies presently have a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). BE’s better movement in earnings estimates, stronger ROE and solid price performance make it a better choice than Plug Power.

You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

Maisons du Monde S.A. (MDOUF) Q4 2025 Sales/Trading Call Transcript

Published: January 30, 2026 │ 4:13 PM GMT

In a new market breakdown, popular market observer Fire Hustle argues that Bitcoin’s next all-time high may come only after a final “shakeout” that could push prices below $80,000 in 2026 — even as structural forces quietly set up the asset for a major rebound. The commentary frames today’s crypto malaise against surging precious metals, shifting regulation and swelling on-chain liquidity.

Metals Surge, Bitcoin Stalls, Risk-Off Mood BuildsThe analyst starts with the macro outlier: gold “just smashed through $5,000 an ounce” having doubled in a year, while silver “quadrupled” to over $100. The BTC-to-gold ratio has fallen to under 18 ounces per bitcoin, less than half its level at the end of 2024, suggesting traditional safe-haven flows are bypassing crypto.

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Industrial demand, especially for electronics and energy, plus China’s export controls, are tightening silver supply, she notes. Layer in “macro uncertainty” and investors are rotating into metals, directly challenging Bitcoin’s “digital gold” narrative. In this environment, Bitcoin is “behaving like a risk asset, not a hedge against inflation.”

Price action reflects that. After a sharp draw-down to $80,000 in November, several rallies have lifted BTC back toward $100,000, but repeated sell-offs have capped a clean breakout. Altcoins are faring worse: total crypto market cap has slid from over $4 trillion to below $3 trillion, while spot Bitcoin ETFs have seen “billions” in outflows in a single week.

Liquidity, Regulation & Case For a Violent ReboundDespite the risk-off tone, the analyst points to a familiar driver: global liquidity. A 10-week shifted chart of world money supply versus Bitcoin price “has lined up pretty well” over the past two years, with BTC reacting to liquidity surges after a 2–3 month lag. If that relationship holds, current liquidity expansion “might” precede a “major bounce.”

Regulation is another pivot. Fire Hustle highlights the GENIUS Act, which formally recognizes stablecoins, as already law in the U.S., while broader market-structure bills are “moving through Congress faster than anyone expected.” Regulators are “starting to hand out crypto guides instead of lawsuits,” and other countries are racing to keep pace on the frameworks.

On the ground, institutions are behaving differently than in past cycles. Bitcoin ETFs are emerging from their initial distribution phase and could see “sustained inflows once the sentiment flips.” Banks are building on-ramps and blockchain services. Public companies are treating Bitcoin as a “treasury asset class, not just speculation.”

Stablecoins are central to this thesis. Their combined market cap now sits above $300 billion and “remained in this higher range” even as crypto prices cooled. That supply represents “on-chain money, ready to be deployed,” and also underpins real-world payment use cases as banks and fintechs seek compliant stablecoin rails.

The analyst also flags real-world asset tokenization — treasuries, credit, real estate, private equity — as a “trillion dollar” opportunity over the next decade, with pilot projects turning into standardized products and 24/7 markets with instant settlement.

Wyckoff Accumulation & The 2026 “Spring” RiskThe most contentious call is forward-looking. Using the Wyckoff method, the analyst argues Bitcoin is “almost perfectly” tracking an accumulation pattern and is now in Phase C — the part designed to “create panic and shake out weak hands” before a true markup. The key event, the “spring,” is described as a fake breakdown below support that traps late sellers before a sharp move higher.

In practical terms, that could mean a brief but deep dip “well below $80K” in 2026, depending on how macro conditions evolve. The analyst cites two scenarios from chartist Marty Party: a run of bullish news that skips the deeper drop and moves straight to markup, or a final panic selloff that clears leverage and sets up the rally.

Risks are spelled out bluntly: weaker global growth that chokes liquidity, geopolitical shocks, surprise inflation spikes, stalled or reversed regulatory progress, or a scenario where Bitcoin “decouples negatively from liquidity” for longer as it trades more like a cyclical risk asset. Any of these could deepen or extend the draw-down.

Still, she argues “the downside feels priced in, while the upside does not,” pointing to structural supports that previous cycles lacked: a persistent stablecoin base, tokenized treasuries, early discussions of strategic Bitcoin reserves, and clearer policy. Long-term investors, she suggests, may lean on dollar-cost averaging to “smooth out the volatility, catch the dips, and ride the eventual wave” — accepting that a new low in 2026 is “possibly” on the path to a new high.

For crypto investors, the takeaway is stark: the market may have one more flush in store, but the infrastructure and capital now circling digital assets are deeper, slower-moving and, if the analyst is right, increasingly hard to ignore.

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The analyst says it’s “possible” as part of a Wyckoff-style spring, but frames it as a brief shakeout rather than a new multi-year bear market, assuming liquidity and regulatory trends stay supportive.

Why are gold and silver rallying while Bitcoin is stuck?

According to the video, safe-haven and industrial demand, plus supply constraints and macro uncertainty, are driving metals higher and drawing capital away from risk assets like crypto.

What role do stablecoins play in the next crypto cycle?

A $300 billion-plus stablecoin float is described as ready-to-deploy on-chain liquidity and a growing payments rail, both of which can accelerate capital flows into crypto when sentiment improves.

Is regulation now a tailwind for crypto?

The analyst argues yes, citing the GENIUS Act, faster-moving market-structure bills, and regulators issuing guidance instead of enforcement as signs that policy is shifting from obstacle to enabler.

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XRP’s wealth distribution is under the spotlight as new data reveals how much power is concentrated among its largest holders. A crypto analyst has unveiled fresh insights from the XRP rich list, showing the percentage of supply controlled by top wallets and what this could mean for price action. 

XRP Rich List Data Unveiled XRP’s rich list data has been exposed by market expert KKapon, who shared a breakdown of wallet balances that challenge common assumptions about token concentration. The figures show that the top 10% of wallets hold at least 2,307 XRP, the top 5% start at 8,000 XRP, and the top 1% begin around 48,087 XRP. This shifts the focus away from price talk and toward who controls liquidity in the network.

KKapon argued that most people misunderstand XRP’s distribution because they have not reviewed the data and done the math. He emphasized that his analysis is not centered on market value, since price is only an output of deeper structural factors. Instead, he focuses on who has liquidity, who does not, and who will need it when demand increases. 

Source: Chart from KKapon on X He shared a table showing the number of accounts and XRP balances for wallet holders in the top 0.01% to the top 10%. The data shows that the top 0.01% of accounts hold at least 3,852,994 XRP, representing just 756 wallets with multi-million-token balances. This concentration illustrates just how liquidity is clustered at the very top of the holder base. 

Moving slightly down the distribution curve, the top 0.1% of wallets control balances of 295,194 XRP or more across 7,554 accounts. The top 0.5% threshold sits at 85,861 XRP, covering 37,768 wallets. These figures show that tens of thousands of accounts currently control a significant portion of XRP’s supply and can influence market liquidity during periods of high demand.

According to the table, the 1% tier begins at 48,087 XRP, corresponding to 75,535 wallets. At the 2% level, balances drop to 23,348 XRP across more than 151,000 accounts, while the 3% tier holds at least 15,000 XRP in over 260,000 wallet addresses. Lower distribution levels still reveal significant control among a relatively small segment of holders. The top 5% of wallets each hold at least 8,000 XRP, totaling about 377,671 accounts, while the top 10% begins at 2,307 XRP across more than 755,000 wallets. 

Who Controls XRP Rich List Wallets KKapon noted that the rich list in his analysis mostly shows retail wallets and does not capture how institutions hold XRP. He explained that, unlike individual users, institutional investors keep their XRP in personal on-chain wallets. They also gain exposure through custodians, funds, or derivative products. This means the rich list data only shows how XRP is distributed across wallets, not who owns the balances or has economic control over them.

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Shiba Inu marketing lead Lucie warns of an incoming bear market lasting until 2028 as SHIB burn rate jumps 500%, removing 10.4M tokens from supply.

Newton Gitonga2 min read

30 January 2026, 04:30 PM

The Shiba Inu community received a stark warning from its official marketing lead, Lucie, who suggested the cryptocurrency market may be entering a bear phase. 

Lucie expressed frustration at the current market trajectory. The community has waited years for a substantial altcoin season that never materialized. "So unfair if we go straight into a bear market after never getting a proper alt season," she wrote on X.

Preparing for an Extended Market DownturnThe marketing lead offered a sobering timeline for recovery. If current market conditions fail to reverse quickly, the next significant altcoin season may not arrive until 2028. This projection aligns with the next Bitcoin halving event, historically a catalyst for market cycles.

Lucie urged the SHIB army to prepare for challenging conditions ahead. Her message emphasized resilience and strategic positioning during uncertain times. The timing of her statement coincided with broader market volatility affecting digital assets globally.

Despite the cautionary outlook, Lucie identified a potential silver lining. Smaller tokens with dedicated communities may weather the storm better than larger alternatives. These projects benefit from careful investor approaches rather than speculation-driven hype.

The marketing lead highlighted community engagement as crucial for survival. Tokens backed by committed holders will "easily climb back" when conditions improve. This advantage stems from investors who make calculated decisions rather than chasing pump-and-dump schemes.

The SHIB burn mechanism showed renewed activity during this period. Over 10.4 million tokens were permanently removed from supply, representing a 500% increase in burn rate. This deflationary action occurs amid broader market headwinds.

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Crypto market sentiment has slipped deeper into fear territory as Bitcoin and Ethereum extend their recent pullback, reinforcing a cautious risk-off tone across the market.

The Crypto Fear and Greed Index fell to 28, firmly within the “fear” zone. While this marks a deterioration in sentiment compared with earlier in January, price action across major assets suggests controlled selling rather than disorderly capitulation.

Fear returns as sentiment weakens According to CoinMarketCap data, the Fear and Greed Index is now well below neutral levels. The current reading of 28 follows 34 last week and 29 a month ago, highlighting a steady erosion in confidence as prices trend lower.

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Historically, similar sentiment levels have coincided with periods of market consolidation or late-stage sell-offs, rather than abrupt trend reversals. The absence of extreme fear suggests traders remain cautious but not panicked.

Bitcoin slides below $83,000 as momentum fades Bitcoin continued its downward move on Friday, trading around $82,700 after briefly dipping toward $81,000. The daily decline of roughly 2% extends a broader pullback from January highs near the $95,000–$100,000 range.

Technical indicators point to weakening momentum but not full capitulation. Bitcoin’s daily RSI sits near 31, placing it close to oversold territory. 

Source: TradingView

While selling pressure remains visible, volume has increased in a measured way, indicating distribution rather than forced liquidation.

Key levels to watch include immediate support around $80,000, with a deeper downside risk toward the mid-$70,000 region if sentiment continues to deteriorate.

On the upside, any recovery attempt faces resistance near $90,000, where prior support has now turned into a supply zone.

Ethereum mirrors Bitcoin’s weakness Ethereum has tracked Bitcoin’s decline, falling to approximately $2,720, down over 3% on the day. The asset has now retraced a significant portion of its fourth-quarter rally, with lower highs forming since early January.

Ethereum’s RSI near 34 reflects conditions similar to Bitcoin’s: bearish momentum remains intact, but the market has not entered deeply oversold territory. Trading volume has risen alongside the decline, suggesting active repositioning rather than capitulation selling.

Source: TradingView

From a structural perspective, Ethereum must hold above the $2,600–$2,700 region to avoid accelerating losses. Failure to stabilize could expose downside toward $2,400, while any rebound is likely to encounter resistance near $3,000.

Risk-off, not panic Despite weakening sentiment, broader market signals remain mixed. There has been no sharp spike in volatility or liquidation-driven selling, and price action continues to respect key technical levels.

This suggests traders are reducing exposure cautiously rather than exiting aggressively.

Macro uncertainty and recent market-wide drawdowns have reinforced a defensive stance. Still, the current setup aligns more closely with consolidation under pressure than with a breakdown phase.

Final Thoughts Fear has returned to crypto markets, but price action in Bitcoin and Ethereum points to controlled selling rather than panic-driven exits. With momentum weakening and RSI levels nearing oversold territory, the next move is likely to be driven by whether key support zones can hold under sustained pressure.

CoinGlass data showed Cardano (ADA) derivatives open interest at $620.55M on Jan. 30, with ADA near $0.3265, down about 5% over the prior 24 hours.

The same dashboard put ADA futures volume at $1.50B for the last 24 hours versus spot volume of $196.82M, with market cap around $11.70B. In market-structure terms, softer open interest points to a leverage reset, which can tighten execution conditions for derivatives traders and liquidity takers until positioning rebuilds.

Next, operators will monitor whether open interest stabilizes or continues to bleed, alongside shifts in CoinGlass funding and liquidation indicators as the tape digests the move.

Source: CoinGlass.

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Pi Network price continued its recent downtrend this week, reaching its lowest level in two weeks.

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Pi Network price continued its strong downward trend this week. Over 139 million tokens will be unlocked in February. Pi Coin’s demand has continued to wane this year. Pi Coin (PI) token dropped to a low of $0.16, continuing its downtrend on Friday as Bitcoin and most altcoins retreated. It has now slipped by over 94% from its all-time high, with its valuation moving from nearly $20 billion to $1.4 billion. 

The main reason why Pi has crashed is that it demand has dropped, while its supply is rising by the day. Data compiled by CoinMarketCap shows that the 24-hour volume dropped to $9 million on Friday.

Pi Network’s token unlocks is still continuing. It unlocked over 139 million tokens in January, and 137 million more will come online in February. Also, over 1.3 billion tokens will be unlocked in the next 12 months, with a monthly average of over 17.3 million.

Meanwhile, data shows that nearly to 2 million tokens entered exchanges on Friday. Most of these tokens moved to OKX followed by Gate and Bitget. In most cases, exchange inflows occur when holders want to sell. 

More data shows that the biggest Pi Network whale has stopped buying. His last purchase happened 17 days ago when he moved 1.2 million tokens from OKX to self-custody. He now holds over 384 million tokens worth over $64 million. Pausing the purchases is notable as he used to buy tokens worth millions of dollars each month. 

Pi Network faces some major challenges, including the lack of an ecosystem and new exchange listings. It is also a highly centralized cryptocurrency with the foundation holding over 90 billion tokens worth over $18 billion. 

Pi Network price technical analysis  Pi Coin price chart | Source: crypto.news The daily chart shows that the Pi Coin price has been in a strong downward trendline in the past few days. It crashed below the key support level at $0.1928, its lowest swing on December 15. 

The coin has remained below the 50-day and 100-day Exponential Moving Averages. It also moved below the Ichimoku cloud indicator, while the Relative Strength Index has moved to the oversold level.

The Average Directional Index has moved to 47, a sign that the downward momentum is accelerating. Therefore, the most likely scenario is that it continues to fall, potentially to an all-time low of $0.1500. A drop below that level will point to more downside.

Whale-driven activity on Binance surged to nearly 0.65 in January.

There has been a structural change among Bitcoin (BTC) whales holding between 1,000 and 10,000 BTC.

This cohort of whales’ accumulation pace has increased significantly, climbing to its strongest level since 2024 and pointing to a major change in long-term positioning.

Large Bitcoin Holders Step In Recent readings shared by CryptoQuant analysts reveal an increase in the pace at which these entities are adding to their holdings compared with prior periods. As a result, total whale-controlled Bitcoin has climbed to approximately 3.204 million BTC. This indicates a renewed return of long-term interest from this cohort.

At the same time, whale activity metrics on the Binance exchange show a considerable rise in the share of trading activity attributed to large holders, as the indicator reached nearly 0.65 in January, which is its highest level since November. This pattern is typically associated with active position management, where whales deploy part of their liquidity to hedge volatility, rotate capital between instruments, or open and close derivative positions while maintaining core long-term holdings.

Flow data further supports this trend. Over the past 30 days, whale balances increased by around 152,000 BTC, in what appears to be a strong acceleration in net accumulation, indicating that the current buildup extends beyond a short-term move.

On a shorter horizon, the 7-day change also remained positive at nearly 30,000 BTC, which means that accumulation momentum is intact across multiple timeframes. As such, the on-chain balance data and exchange-level activity suggest that the world’s largest crypto asset is entering a phase of structural consolidation led by large holders rather than speculative excess.

Bitcoin FUD Surges The latest accumulation trend unfolded against the backdrop of massive market stress, as Bitcoin fell over 6% on January 30, which triggered renewed downside volatility.

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Capitulation is often followed by retail investors selling their holdings, after which smart money typically accumulates coins. This process has previously led to higher prices over time. Santiment added that near-term conditions may remain volatile, as recent pullbacks in equities, gold, and silver are also impacting crypto markets.

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Bitcoin’s [BTC] slips below $84,000 ahead of the option’s expiry, and the timing matters.

Bitcoin’s price trends are lower on the daily chart, forming lower highs since October, which signals weakening momentum. Volume expands on sell-offs; therefore, sellers stay active.

Source: Deribit/X

Meanwhile, DVOL jumped about 9% to 41.6, at press time, reflecting rising demand for protection. This volatility spike aligns with expiry positioning rather than a deep structural break.

Source: Deribit/X

Still, the structure showed caution where the market failed to reclaim the $90,000 zone, and rebounds faded quickly.

Market sentiment has shifted to a defensive stance instead of a panicked one. Overall, expiry pressure amplifies the dip, while the broader trend remains fragile.

Options expiry pins price as cautious BTC trades sideways, ahead of the expiry on the 30th of January, and options data heightens near-term tension.

At the time of writing, Total Notional Value stood at roughly $7.26 billion, underscoring the scale of capital clustered around this event.

In the last 24 hours, BTC’s Put/Call ratio rose to 1.11, reflecting a short-term tilt toward downside protection. However, aggregate positioning still shows a lower 0.44 put/call ratio, meaning calls dominate overall open interest.

Source: Deribit

This split signals caution rather than capitulation. Traders hedge near-term risk while maintaining broader upside exposure. Meanwhile, max pain sits at $90,000, reinforcing its role as a price magnet, as spot continues to stall just below it.

As expiry approaches, positioning could either pin BTC near this level or amplify sharp, hedge-driven volatility around key strikes.

Ethereum [ETH] mirrors the caution but with softer conviction.

Total options notional stands near $1.17 billion, confirming sizable capital clustered around key strikes.

Source: Deribit

In the past 24 hours, ETH’s Put/Call Ratio climbed to 1.38, at press time, signaling elevated demand for downside protection.

However, broader Open Interest showed a 0.67 Put/Call ratio, meaning calls still dominate structurally despite short-term hedging.

Max pain at $3100 anchors expectations and limits aggressive directional bets. Overall, positioning suggests the market has a constructive but fragile sentiment.

Traders remain optimistic structurally, yet they respect near-term risk. Thus, expiry likely amplifies volatility around key levels rather than resolving the broader trend decisively.

BTC Hashrate decline amplifies market fragility Bitcoin’s hashrate records its largest drawdown since October 2021, and the catalyst is clear. Severe U.S. winter storms forced miners offline, pushing hashrate down roughly 12% to about 970 EH/s.

However, the decline began earlier, as BTC corrected from $126,000 to near $100,000, which compressed miner margins.

Source: CryptoQuant/X

As the BTC price fell, less efficient rigs shut down, reinforcing the hashrate slide. Historically, hashrate trends upward over time, with drawdowns marking stress periods.

In 2021, a sharp hashrate drop preceded consolidation, then a strong recovery.

Similarly, restoring power, stabilizing price, and improving mining profitability could lift the hashrate again, rebuilding confidence and supporting broader market sentiment.

Final Thoughts Expiry-driven positioning, rising volatility, and miner stress point to a defensive market, not panic, with BTC vulnerable to short-term swings around key levels.

Despite price weakness and a 12% hashrate drawdown, historical patterns suggest network recovery and stabilization could restore confidence once temporary shocks fade.

BNB’s price is stabilizing at a key high-time-frame support level as bullish divergence emerges, raising the probability of a relief rally if buyers regain control.

Summary

BNB is holding high-time-frame support with strong technical confluence. Bullish divergence shows momentum improving despite lower price lows. A volume-backed bounce could target value area high and $950 resistance. BNB (BNB) price action is approaching a critical inflection point after an impulsive move lower that has tested major structural support. While downside momentum has dominated recent sessions, the current reaction suggests that selling pressure may be losing strength.

Price is now trading at a technically dense support region where multiple indicators are beginning to align in favor of a potential short-term reversal. Although confirmation is still required, the emergence of bullish divergence places BNB in a position where a relief rally could develop if demand returns.

BNB price key technical points High-time-frame support under test: Confluence of key levels creates a potential base. Bullish divergence forming: Momentum indicators signal weakening downside pressure. $950 remains key resistance: Upside targets depend on confirmation and volume. BNBUSDT (4H) Chart, Source: TradingView The recent decline in BNB has been sharp and impulsive, pushing price directly into a high-time-frame support zone. This region stands out due to the confluence of the point of control (POC) and the value area low, both of which often act as magnets for price during corrective phases.

Such areas frequently attract buyers looking for higher-probability entries, particularly when downside momentum begins to slow. The fact that BNB is reacting rather than slicing cleanly through support suggests that demand is beginning to absorb supply at these lower levels.

Bullish divergence adds early confirmation One of the most notable developments is the formation of a bullish divergence on momentum indicators. While price has printed a lower low, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) has established a higher low, indicating that bearish momentum is weakening beneath the surface.

Bullish divergence does not guarantee a reversal, but it often precedes short-term relief rallies when it appears at structurally significant support. In BNB’s case, the divergence remains valid as long as price holds above the current support zone on a closing basis.

Why support holding is critical For the bullish divergence to remain actionable, support must continue to hold. A decisive breakdown below this region would invalidate the divergence and suggest that sellers remain firmly in control. However, continued acceptance above support increases the probability that the market is forming a local bottom rather than preparing for further downside.

This balance between price and momentum places BNB at a decision point, where the next directional move will likely be decisive.

Volume will determine follow-through While divergence signals potential, volume is required for activation. A meaningful influx of bullish volume would confirm that buyers are stepping in with conviction rather than merely slowing the decline. Without volume expansion, any bounce risks being corrective and short-lived.

If volume increases alongside upward price movement, it would strengthen the case for a relief rally and suggest that market participants are repositioning for higher prices.

Upside targets come into focus Should bullish momentum build, the first upside objective would be a rotation back toward the value area high, where prior supply is likely to emerge. Beyond that, $950 stands out as a major high-time-frame resistance level and a natural target for any sustained recovery.

Reclaiming these levels would also mark an improvement in market structure, shifting BNB away from its recent bearish bias.

Market structure remains cautious Despite the improving signals, BNB’s broader market structure remains fragile. Lower highs have not yet been invalidated, and a confirmed trend reversal requires more than a single divergence signal. For now, the setup favors a potential relief rally rather than a full trend change.

What to expect in the coming price action BNB is trading at a technically significant support zone where bullish divergence is signaling waning downside momentum. As long as price holds this region, the probability favors a short-term relief rally toward the value area high and potentially $950 resistance if volume confirms. Failure to hold support would invalidate the bullish setup and reopen downside risk.

In the immediate short term, price behavior and volume around this support level will determine whether BNB transitions into a reversal, or continues its corrective move lower.

In brief Vitalik Buterin has withdrawn $44.7 million of his own ETH as he declares that the Ethereum Foundation is entering a period of "mild austerity" over the next few years. The funds will be used to support Ethereum’s growth and development, with funding focusing on genuine utility, and avoiding “Ethereum everywhere” hyperbole. Experts suggest that increased funding from Buterin may be necessary at a time when the wider market is prioritizing real-world assets, stablecoins and other commercial uses of blockchain. Vitalik Buterin has withdrawn 16,384 ETH (c. $44.7 million) to support the ongoing growth and development of Ethereum, declaring that the Ethereum Foundation has entered a period of “mild austerity” in which some goals may be prioritized over others.

In a lengthy tweet, the Ethereum co-founder argues that such austerity is necessary for the Foundation to achieve two interrelated goals: the realization of an “aggressive” roadmap that advances Ethereum’s utility as a decentralized “world computer”; and the protection of users' ability to access Ethereum “with self-sovereignty, security and privacy.”

In these five years, the Ethereum Foundation is entering a period of mild austerity, in order to be able to simultaneously meet two goals:

1. Deliver on an aggressive roadmap that ensures Ethereum's status as a performant and scalable world computer that does not compromise on…

— vitalik.eth (@VitalikButerin) January 30, 2026

Coming as the price of Ethereum falls to a six-month low of $2,710, Buterin’s post also revealed that he will taking more of a leading role in special development projects, with a particular focus on producing open-source applications in such areas as finance, communication, governance, operating systems, biotech, and secure hardware.

He said, “If you have seen [...] my own enthusiasm and use for privacy-preserving, walkaway-test-friendly and local-first software (including operating systems), then you know the general spirit of what I am planning to support.”

It was here that Buterin noted he had withdrawn 16,384 ETH from his own funds to pursue such goals “over the next few years,” and that he will also seek out “decentralized staking options” in order to grow the pool of available funds.

Decrypt has reached out to the Ethereum Foundation for comment.

Funding Ethereum projects through “mild austerity”While the use of the term “austerity” may potentially alarm some observers, particularly during a bearish market, some commentators emphasize that Buterin’s intent is much more about directing funding to valuable R&D activities than limiting funding altogether.

“I read the comment as one about focus, on building the protocol in a particular direction,” said Lex Sokolin, Managing Partner at Generative Ventures, and the former chief economist at ConsenSys.

Speaking to Decrypt, Sokolin noted how ETH has largely traded sideways over the past few years, and that Buterin’s comments are a sign of recognition that “narrative-driven investment” is no longer very effective as a source of growth for onchain projects and Ethereum more generally.

“All things have to show fundamentals, not just conferences and unicorns,” he said. “We have seen compression in value in prior R&D ideas like restaking, zero-knowledge L2s, and so on.”

Sokolin also explained that, with the wider market mostly focused on real-world assets, stablecoins and other commercial activities, the Ethereum Foundation will have to step in to fund things that may not be commercially viable off the bat, but that are still essential to Ethereum’s development.

“I think Vitalik will fund projects that are important to him—open source, privacy and self sovereignty focused—outside of the Ethereum Foundation,” he explained.

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Copper-linked RWAs remain small in absolute value, yet recent data points are turning heads. On Solana chain, Remora Markets’ Copper rMetal (CPERr) reached an ATH near $619,433 in late January, coinciding with a surge in trading activity. This shift places tokenized copper demand on the radar.

Tokenization has re-emerged as a core crypto theme, poised to accelerate in 2026 and beyond. Until recently, metals activity was largely concentrated around tokenized gold demand and tokenized silver demand, where liquidity and familiarity are strongest. Meanwhile, exposure to copper-related RWAs has remained limited, both in awareness and capital allocation.

At the same time, the gap between interest in traditional commodity markets and on-chain representation has started to narrow. As platforms mature, traders appear more willing to test less conventional assets when market structure and transparency improve.

Remora Markets data highlights early tractionRemora Markets, a Solana chain-based platform for tokenized stocks and metals, offers a concrete case study. Since launch, platform revenue has reportedly crossed the $110 million mark, rising from seven figures to eight figures as demand for tokenized NASDAQ stocks and metals increased.

From a technical perspective, Dune dashboard show that both spot and perpetual volumes on Remora are gaining consistency. On January 28, combined activity spiked to roughly $8.5 million, accompanied by over 13,300 trades and more than 1,000 active traders. This rise suggests participation is widening rather than being driven by a small cluster of wallets.

Copper joins gold and silver on the growth curveThat said, metals still show a clear hierarchy. Remora’s gold and Remora’s silver products remain the top two assets by value and holders. Still, CPERr (Remora’s Copper) has climbed into third place, overtaking other metals that are growing at a more modest pace.

Its observed that the total value of Remora’s copper product surged during the final week of January, reaching new highs even as overall figures stayed relatively small. 

The chart suggests early positioning behavior rather than mature demand, but the direction contrasts with copper’s previous absence in tokenized markets.

Broader signals from ETF-style tokenizationBeyond Remora Markets, similar indicators are appearing elsewhere. Ondo’s tokenized Global X Copper Miners ETF, COPXON, reached a market capitalization of about $3 million within its first week. While still niche, this rapid uptake hints that crypto-native investors are experimenting with copper exposure through familiar financial wrappers.

Still, compared with tokenized gold demand or tokenized silver demand, copper remains underrepresented. As Liquidity depth and hedging tools are limited, keeping participation cautious for now.

Structural demand underpins the on-chain narrativeFrom an industrial standpoint, copper’s relevance extends far beyond ornamentation. Electrification, AI infrastructure, grid expansion, electric vehicles, and defense technologies are all copper-intensive. Supply constraints projected for the next decade add another layer to the discussion.

Copper demand is heading toward ~42Mt by 2040, while supply peaks around 2030.

This isn’t a cycle, it’s a structural gap.
As copper becomes strategic, tokenization is how access, ownership, and liquidity evolve. Toto Finance is building that layer. pic.twitter.com/tDvazUbjZn

— Toto Finance – Total Tokenization (@totofinance) January 26, 2026 In this context, tokenized copper demand reflects more than short-term trading interest. It represents an attempt to bridge real-world scarcity narratives with on-chain accessibility, a trend that blockchain infrastructure on Solana increasingly supports.

Will Remora Market Linked Token Will Rise 800%?
Since Remora Markets is a real-world asset (RWA) tokenization platform on Solana that uses the STEP token from its parent company, Step Finance, rather than having its own native token. The team has confirmed that all revenue from Remora Markets will go towards buying back STEP tokens.

Given Remora’s performance, the STEP token could see significant growth in the coming months, potentially by February. The STEP/USD price is currently in a critical demand zone, and with a falling wedge pattern forming, a breakout could lead to an 800% rally to $0.20. Technical tools like MACD, AO, and RSI supports bullish sentiment.

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TL;DR

Bitcoin trades at $83,151 per unit and posts a 1.4% decline over the past 24 hours. Daily volume exceeds $75 billion after jumping 44.5%. Ethereum hovers around $2,740 following a drop of roughly 3%. The rest of the top 10 assets remain in negative territory. Long-term holders sent around 370,000 BTC to exchanges. Bitcoin trades at $83,151 per unit, down 1.4% over the past 24 hours, according to CoinMarketCap. Daily volume exceeds $75 billion after a 44.5% surge, in a session shaped by liquidations and an accelerated rotation of positions. Over the past 48 hours, BTC touched a low around $81,300 and posts a weekly decline close to 7.7%.

Ethereum follows the same pattern and trades near $2,740, with a daily drop of about 3%. On a weekly basis, ETH also records a decline close to 6%. The rest of the top 10 assets are in the red. XRP fell nearly 7% over seven days, while Solana posts a decline close to 8%. Total crypto market capitalization holds around $2.82 trillion.

Holders and Miners Sent More Than 370,000 Bitcoins to Exchanges Onchain data shows persistent supply. Glassnode reported that long-term holders distributed more than 12,000 BTC per day on average over the past 30 days, equivalent to roughly 370,000 BTC per month. At the same time, miners continue to send BTC to exchanges on a steady basis, increasing selling pressure on the spot market.

The derivatives market deepened the correction. Over the past 24 hours, liquidations reached approximately $1.8 billion. Long positions accounted for about $1.68 billion of the total. Bitcoin led liquidations with $792.8 million, followed by Ethereum with $424.8 million.

Within the top 100, Pi Network posted the largest daily gain, rising by roughly 6%. At the opposite end, Hyperliquid fell around 11%, sharply correcting its recent rally. Even so, it maintains a weekly gain above 31%.

ETFs Record Heavy Outflows Institutional flows played a key role in the market correction and showed significant outflows. Ethereum spot ETFs recorded outflows of about $155.6 million, reducing total assets to $16.7 billion, according to SoSoValue. In the same session, Bitcoin spot ETFs saw outflows of roughly $817.9 million.

Finally, the Crypto Fear & Greed Index moved into the extreme fear zone.