Month: February 2026

Bitcoin Crash Mentions Spike at $60K as Crypto Rebounds 13%

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Social media mentions of crypto “crash” spiked when Bitcoin fell to $60,000 on February 5, causing an immediate price rebound according to Santiment data. Summary Santiment data shows “crash” mentions spiked as Bitcoin hit $60K on Feb. 5. BTC rebounded 13% to $67K as panic selling marked a local bottom. Arthur Hayes links the selloff to IBIT structured product hedging, not fundamentals. The sentiment analytics platform found that when traders declare a crash has happened rather than simply observing a dip, prices typically bottom and reverse course. Bitcoin (BTC) recovered…

Why Some Traders Say Bitcoin’s 21 Million Cap Is Being Diluted Off-Chain

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Several X accounts have reignited a long-running debate in bitcoin circles, arguing that a single onchain bitcoin now underpins multiple financial claims across exchange-traded funds (ETFs), futures, perpetual swaps, wrapped tokens, and structured products. The argument, often labeled the “paper bitcoin” theory, draws direct comparisons to gold’s financialization in the 1980s, when derivatives came to […] Original

Bitcoin Crash Linked To BlackRock IBIT Hedging: Arthur Hayes

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Arthur Hayes, co‑founder of BitMEX, has pointed to hedging tied to BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) as a major driver behind the recent Bitcoin sell‑off. Related Reading According to Hayes, dealer hedging related to IBIT and similar structured products can force large, mechanical selling when markets move against those positions. Reports note that such moves can amplify a price drop already set off by other pressures. Heavy Hedges Can Trigger Sudden Selling Pressure: Hayes Hayes argues that banks and dealers who underwrite structured notes and ETF‑linked products often hedge their…

Bitcoin ETFs See $331M Inflows as BTC Recovers Above $70K

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Bitcoin ETFs recorded $330.67 million in net inflows on February 6, ending a three-day outflow streak that drained $1.25 billion from products. Summary Bitcoin ETFs recorded $330.7M in inflows on Feb. 6, ending a $1.25B outflow streak. BlackRock’s IBIT led with $231.6M as BTC rallied 6.6% above $70,000. Ethereum ETFs diverged with $21.4M in outflows, led by BlackRock’s ETHA. BlackRock’s IBIT led with $231.62 million in inflows. At the same time, Ark & 21Shares’ ARKB has brought in $43.25 million and Bitwise’s BITB posted $28.70 million in inflows. The reversal…

This Changed How I Run My Bitcoin Mining Farm

▶ Coinbase Website: Coinbase.com ▶ CEX Website: cex.io A quick look at Braiins Manager, the powerful ASIC fleet tool that helps miners track, automate, and optimize everything from 1 to 10,000 ASICS. 🔗Learn More and Download Braiins Manager Today ➡ In this video, I dive into Braiins Manager, the powerful ASIC miner management platform built for everyone—from home miners running a single unit to industrial‑scale Bitcoin mining farms with 10,000+ machines. I walk through the features that make this tool a game‑changer for crypto miners, including real‑time tracking, fleet‑wide management,…

Is It Time To Get Your XRP Off Crypto Exchanges?

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XRP’s price crash earlier this week has kept many bullish investors in the XRP community on edge, but one outspoken voice in the community believes the move is not as random as it looks.  A crypto pundit known as Stellar Rippler has encouraged XRP holders to pull their cryptocurrencies off centralized exchanges immediately, with the outlook that the recent volatility is not just another routine market dip but a warning sign of what’s to come. Related Reading Engineered XRP Crash? Stellar Rippler’s position is based on the idea that XRP…

Bitcoin ETFs Snap Losing Streak With $331 Million Inflow

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Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) finally halted weeks of selling pressure with a strong inflow, offering a rare moment of relief. Ether and solana, however, remained under strain, while XRP continued to quietly rebuild momentum. Capital Rotates Back to Bitcoin ETFs While Ether, Solana Stay Under Pressure After days of relentless selling, the tone shifted modestly […] Original

Bitcoin Crash! When Will Bitcoin find its bottom?

▶ Coinbase Website: Coinbase.com ▶ CEX Website: cex.io Where does Bitcoin find its bottom? This past week we’ve seen a significant Bitcoin selloff with BTC crashing from $97K to $66K in just a few weeks. So how far will Bitcoin drop? Today I’m covering my thoughts on the latest Bitcoin and Crypto market crash, key price levels I’m watching, and I’ll share why I plan on buying the fear. —————————————————- 🔥 *Copy my Bull Market Portfolio* 🔥 1️⃣ Watch tutorial on Bull Market Bots: 2️⃣ Sign up to Pionex: 3️⃣…