More than $2.4 billion in crypto options are set to expire at 08:00 UTC today on Deribit, a positioning event that could inject fresh volatility into the market. Summary Around $2.0B in Bitcoin and $404M in Ethereum contracts are set to roll off on Deribit, raising the potential for short-term volatility. Bitcoinโs put/call ratio of 0.59 and Ethereumโs 0.75 reflect constructive sentiment, with max pain at $70,000 for BTC and $2,050 for ETH. BTC faces resistance near $69,500โ$70,000 and support at $65,000, while ETH must clear $2,000โ$2,050 to confirm upside…
Month: February 2026
House Democrats Urge Treasury Probe Into Trump Familyโs Crypto Venture
CNBC reported Thursday that a group of House Democrats are pressing the Treasury Department to examine potential conflicts of interest and national security risks tied to World Liberty Financial (WLFI), the crypto venture associated with the Trump family. Security Concerns Over Trump-Linked Crypto Venture In a letter sent Thursday to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, more than 40 Democratic lawmakers, led by Representative Gregory Meeks of New York, called for a formal review of the companyโs structure and foreign investment ties.ย The letter follows a tense House Financial Services Committee hearing…
Ethereum Breaks Fhe Final Whale Floor In A 2018-Style Capitulation: What To Expect
Ethereum is struggling to reclaim the $2,000 level, with persistent selling pressure continuing to weigh on sentiment across the broader crypto market. Despite intermittent recovery attempts, price action remains fragile as liquidity conditions tighten and investors reassess risk exposure following the sharp correction from the 2025 highs. The repeated failure to secure sustained acceptance above this psychological threshold has reinforced caution among both institutional and retail participants. Related Reading Recent on-chain analysis highlights a notable structural development: Ethereum is currently trading below the realized price of every major whale cohort.…
BREAKING: Coinbase Stock EXPLODES 17% Despite $667M Loss โ Bitcoin Bulls Know Something BIG!
โถ Coinbase Website: Coinbase.com โถ CEX Website: cex.io โ ๏ธ IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER โ ๏ธ This video is for educational and entertainment purposes only. NOT financial, investment, or trading advice. I am NOT a licensed financial advisor. Investing in gold, silver, Bitcoin, crypto, or any asset involves SIGNIFICANT RISK including potential total loss. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always do your own research and consult licensed professionals before investing. BREAKING: Coinbase Stock EXPLODES 17% Despite $667M Loss โ Bitcoin Bulls Know Something BIG! BREAKING. Coinbase stock just exploded 17% โ despite…
Bitcoin Difficulty Whipsaws From 11% Slide to 14.73% Climb in 2 Weeks
Following the prior difficulty recalibration that occurred 2,016 blocks agoโroughly two weeks back on Feb. 7โthe Bitcoin protocol has now delivered a sharp counterpunch. On Thursday, at block height 937440, mining difficulty climbed 14.73%, effectively wiping out the earlier steep reduction and reminding participants that in this arena, gravity is optional and reversals are swift. […] Original
Parsec Shuts Down Business Amid Crypto Market Volatility
On-chain analytics firm Parsec is closing down after five years, as crypto trader flows and on-chain activity no longer resemble what they once did. โParsec is shutting down,โ the company said in an X post on Thursday, while its CEO, Will Sheehan, said the โmarket zigged while we zagged a few too many times.โ Sheehan added that Parsecโs primary focus on decentralized finance and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) fell out of step with where the industry has now headed. โPost FTX DeFi spot lending leverage never really came back in the…
CEO Confirms Bitcoin Exposure, Says Bank Is Still Navigating
Reports say Goldman Sachs now holds a mix of crypto exposures that go beyond Bitcoin alone. Its chief executive, David Solomon, told an audience he owns a very small amount of Bitcoin while he watches how the market behaves. Related Reading That personal detail grabbed attention after investor Grant Cardone amplified the comment on social media, and it added another layer to what appears to be a deliberate, measured shift inside the firm. Token Holdings And Paper Losses Based on filings, Goldman Sachโs positions are spread across several major tokens.…
0% chance XRP stays below $1,000?
โถ Coinbase Website: Coinbase.com โถ CEX Website: cex.io Is it mathematically impossible for XRP to hit $1,000, or are we just using the wrong calculator? ๐ In this investigative documentary, we deconstruct the high-conviction thesis from EasyA founder Dom Kwok and reveal why the “Market Cap Myth” is the biggest lie in finance today. As of January 2026, the digital asset landscape has shifted into the “Production Era.” While retail traders argue over cents, Wall Street is quietly absorbing 500 million XRP every month through Spot ETFs. We dive deep…
Crypto, Banks Meet Again to Move Forward Crypto Bill
The White House has reportedly refocused talks between crypto and bank lobbyists on limiting how stablecoin rewards should be paid in the third meeting between the two groups over a crypto market structure bill. Crypto and banking industry representatives met at the White House on Thursday for the third time in 16 days to discuss stablecoin provisions that have stalled the crypto bill, which the Senate is looking to pass. No agreement was reached on Thursday, but executives at Coinbase and Ripple said progress was made, as one of the…
Dogecoin (DOGE) Recovery Capped As Momentum Turns Bearish
Dogecoin started a fresh decline below the $0.1050 zone against the US Dollar. DOGE is now consolidating losses and might face hurdles near $0.10 and $0.1040. DOGE price started a fresh decline below the $0.1050 level. The price is trading below the $0.10 level and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $0.1005 on the hourly chart of the DOGE/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The price could extend losses if it stays below $0.1020 and $0.1040. Dogecoin Price Faces Uphill…