Category: Reviews

XRP Hits 15-Month Low Since 2024 US Election

Key Notes XRP trades at $1.42, down over 40% for the month. Analyst Crypto Patel identifies $1.50–$1.30 as a long-term accumulation range. Long-term target for XRP remains $10 despite near-term weakness. Ripple’s native cryptocurrency XRP XRP $1.41 24h volatility: 11.6% Market cap: $86.11 B Vol. 24h: $5.99 B has fallen to a 15-month low, trading around $1.42 at press time. This marks the lowest price since the 2024 US elections. Over the past week, XRP has dropped 25%, and it is down 40% for the month. The altcoin now faces…

Analyst PlanB Presents 4 Scenarios for the “Bear Market”

Key Notes PlanB says Bitcoin is firmly in a bear phase after dropping below $70,000 on February 5. The downside range spans from a severe 80% drop toward $25,000 to a move near $50,000-$60,000. A milder outcome could keep BTC near $70,000. Bitcoin BTC $71 459 24h volatility: 5.9% Market cap: $1.43 T Vol. 24h: $89.07 B slipped below $70,000 on February 5 as analyst PlanB confirmed the crypto market is firmly in a bear phase. Traders are now searching for a potential bottom. He outlined four possible price scenarios…

Bitcoin Could Drop to $63,800 Amid Institutional Selling

Key Notes Bitcoin’s decline over the past month has erased more than $500 billion from its total market capitalization. On-chain data indicates the current selloff is progressing faster than the 2022 bear market. US spot Bitcoin ETFs have shifted from net buyers to net sellers in 2026, creating an estimated demand shortfall of 56,000 BTC. Bitcoin’s BTC $71 459 24h volatility: 5.9% Market cap: $1.43 T Vol. 24h: $89.07 B selloff has continued, with the price falling another 8% over the past 24 hours to around $70,500. Market veteran Peter…

Solana (SOL) Breakdown Accelerates At $90, $80 Suddenly Looks Vulnerable

Solana failed to settle above $102 and extended losses. SOL price is now consolidating losses below $95 and might struggle to start a recovery wave. SOL price started a fresh decline below $100 and $95 against the US Dollar. The price is now trading below $100 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $98 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The price could start a recovery wave if the bulls defend $90 or $85.…

PEPE’s 48% Crash Sends It To Yearly Lows, But It’s Far From Over

PEPE has pushed deeper into its corrective phase in early February after a sharp selloff wiped out nearly half of its value in just two weeks. The meme coin is now trading around its yearly low zone following a 48% decline that unfolded in line with a technical outlook shared by an analyst on X.  PEPE’s price action since the start of the year shows a full unwind of a few days’ rally, and the next question is whether the meme coin is still working through distribution or preparing the…

Bitcoin Slides Below $73K as Mining Stocks Sink in Double-Digit Selloff

Key Notes Large holders liquidated over 50,000 BTC in two weeks, creating downward momentum despite retail buying attempts. Mining profitability reached 14-month lows as network difficulty remained elevated and prices declined sharply. Tech sector weakness amplified crypto losses as Bitcoin continued tracking NASDAQ 100 movements amid rate concerns. Bitcoin BTC $73 661 24h volatility: 1.3% Market cap: $1.47 T Vol. 24h: $73.98 B tumbled below $73,000 on Feb. 4, 2026, hitting twice its lowest point since April 2025, while publicly traded mining companies suffered steep losses as the crypto market…

Fireblocks Announces Native Bitcoin DeFi Support With Stacks Integration

Key Notes Integration enables institutional custody of STX tokens and interaction with Bitcoin-based lending protocols like Zest and Granite. Stacks L2 produces blocks in 5 seconds versus Bitcoin’s 10 minutes, reducing slippage risks for DeFi transactions. Fireblocks clients gain access to Bitcoin-yielding vaults and BTC-native trading with trillions in potential transaction volume. Fireblocks announced that it has integrated the Stacks network into its platform, bringing direct access to native Bitcoin DeFi applications and services built on the Stacks L2 Bitcoin platform. The integration allows Fireblocks users to custody Stacks (STX)…

Ripple Prime Integrates Hyperliquid to Support Institutional Access to Onchain Derivatives Liquidity

Key Notes Ripple Prime’s first major DeFi integration allows cross-margining of decentralized derivatives with traditional asset classes. The partnership positions Ripple as a competitor to established digital prime brokers like FalconX and Coinbase Prime. Institutional validation suggests growing appetite for DeFi exposure among traditional financial institutions. Ripple has integrated decentralized derivatives protocol Hyperliquid into Ripple Prime, bringing access to onchain derivatives liquidity to its institutional prime brokerage platform. The partnership makes it possible for institutional clients using Ripple Prime’s platform to trade onchain derivatives via Hyperliquid while managing those positions…

BBVA Joins Twelve European Banks Building Euro Stablecoin to Challenge Tether Dominance

Key Notes Qivalis now comprises twelve major European banks including BBVA, BNP Paribas, and UniCredit, positioning itself against US stablecoin dominance worth $256 billion. The consortium’s euro stablecoin will facilitate cross-border blockchain payments and settlements, offering faster international transfers for businesses and freelancers. Commercial launch expected in H2 2025 pending Dutch central bank approval as an electronic money institution under MiCA regulatory framework. BBVA, Spain’s second-largest bank, joined the Qivalis consortium, bringing the European stablecoin project to twelve member banks. BBVA now sits alongside BNP Paribas, UniCredit, ING, CaixaBank, Raiffeisen…

TRM Labs Achieves Unicorn Status With $1 Billion Valuation After $70M Series C

Key Notes TRM Labs joined the unicorn club with a $70 million Series C led by Blockchain Capital, achieving a $1 billion valuation amid increased regulatory scrutiny. The company has delivered 150% average annual revenue growth over five years, serving major clients including Coinbase, PayPal, Visa, and Stripe. The funding underscores investor confidence in crypto analytics despite market downturns that have pressured competitors like Chainalysis. TRM Labs achieved unicorn status today after securing $70 million in Series C funding, pushing the blockchain intelligence firm’s worth to $1 billion. Blockchain Capital…