NFT Market Cap Returns to Pre-Hype Levels Near $1.5B

The global non-fungible token (NFT) sector fell below $1.5 billion in total market capitalization, returning to levels last seen before the sector’s rapid expansion in 2021.  The retracement unfolded alongside a broader crypto market downturn over the past two weeks, CoinGecko data shows. On Jan. 23, total crypto market capitalization stood at about $3.1 trillion, before falling to $2.2 trillion on Friday. Major assets like Bitcoin (BTC) slid from around $89,000 to about $65,000, while Ether (ETH) fell from $3,000 to near $1,800 throughout the same time frame. Bitcoin and…

Metaplanet doubles down on Bitcoin buying amidst market crash

Japan’s Metaplanet will continue buying Bitcoin even as the crypto market downturn has weighed heavily on the company’s shares. Summary Metaplanet said it will continue accumulating Bitcoin despite a sharp market selloff that has pushed its shares down more than 63% over the past 6 months. The firm added roughly $451 million worth of Bitcoin in Q4 2025, lifting total holdings to 35,102 BTC. As Bitcoin price touched $60,000 around the Asia open, Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich took to X to reaffirm the company’s decision to continue stockpiling the flagship…

Bitcoin Price Dumps Hard To $60K, Triggering Market Shockwaves

Bitcoin price extended its decline to $60,000. BTC is down over 10% and might struggle to recover easily above the $70,000 resistance. Bitcoin is attempting to recover but struggling to clear hurdles. The price is trading below $70,000 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. There is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $70,600 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might dip again if it trades below the $62,500 and $61,200 levels. Bitcoin Price Dips Sharply Bitcoin price failed to…

Here’s Why Bitcoin Analysts Say BTC Market Has Entered “Full Capitulation”

Bitcoin (BTC) sellers resumed their activity on Thursday as the BTC price dropped below $69,000, the lowest since Nov. 6, 2024. Analysts said that Bitcoin showed signs of “full capitulation” and a potential bottom forming, due to extreme market fear, panic selling by short-term holders and the relative strength index (RSI). Key takeaways: Short-term Bitcoin holders have sold nearly 60,000 BTC in 24 hours. The Crypto Fear & Greed index shows “extreme fear,” signaling a potential bottom. Bitcoin’s “most oversold” RSI points to seller exhaustion. BTC/USD daily chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView…

Polygon to Migrate Prediction Market Settlement to Circle-Issued USDC

Circle Internet Group has partnered with Polymarket to transition the prediction market’s settlement infrastructure to native USDC, replacing bridged stablecoin collateral used for trading on its platform. According to Thursday’s announcement, Polymarket currently uses bridged USDC (USDC.e) on Polygon as trading collateral and plans to migrate to Circle-issued native USDC (USDC) over the next few months. Native USDC is issued by Circle’s regulated entities and can be redeemed one-for-one for US dollars, offering a “capital-efficient” and scalable alternative without relying on cross-chain bridges. Cross-chain bridges are protocols that transfer tokens…

Market on Edge as Strategy Set to Report Earnings, BTC Drops Below $70,000

Key Notes Strategy stock is trading at a huge discount as sentiment remains bearish. Wall Street still maintains a Strong Buy consensus on MSTR despite short-term pressure and expected unrealized losses. Strategy outlook comes as Bitcoin price dropped to its lowest level since November 2024. Strategy Inc. stock is facing a selloff in pre-market as investors are anticipating its earnings report and Bitcoin price trading below $70,000. This outlook has raised fresh questions about the value of the company’s large BTC BTC $67 084 24h volatility: 10.2% Market cap: $1.34…

Tether USDt Hits $187B Market Cap in Q4 2025 as $MAXI Grows

What to Know: Tether’s record-breaking $187B market cap indicates massive liquidity waiting to deploy into risk assets. Market cycles historically see capital rotate from stablecoins to high-beta tokens, benefiting projects with strong narratives. Maxi Doge ($MAXI) targets this risk-on sentiment with a unique “leverage culture” utility and trading competitions. Smart money is rotating into early-stage utility, with over $526k already raised for the new L3 protocol. The stablecoin landscape has officially entered uncharted territory. Tether (USDt) has surged past a $187B market capitalization in the fourth quarter of 2025. This…

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…

Market Analysts See $730 as BNB’s Last Line Of Defense Amid Mounting Sell Pressure

Binance Coin (BNB) is facing a critical test as sustained selling pressure pushes the token toward a level many analysts now describe as its final short-term support. Since January 29, BNB has declined about 14.6%, underperforming Bitcoin over the same period and reflecting a broader shift in risk appetite across crypto markets. Related Reading: Standard Chartered Cuts 2026 Solana Prediction To $250, Eyes $2,000 By 2030 While the price has so far held above the $730 area, market participants remain divided on whether this level can continue to absorb downside…