Category: crypto

Social media mentions of a crypto “crash” spiked when Bitcoin fell to $60,000 on February 5, leading to an immediate price rebound according to Santiment data. The rebound of 13% to $67,000 was attributed to panic selling marking a local bottom, with BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes linking the selloff to IBIT structured product hedging.

Bitcoin ETFs saw a net inflow of $330.7 million on February 6, breaking a three-day streak of outflows totaling $1.25 billion. BlackRock’s IBIT led with $231.6 million in inflows as Bitcoin’s price surged. Ethereum ETFs, however, experienced $21.4 million in outflows, led by BlackRock’s ETHA. Total net assets for both Bitcoin and Ethereum products fluctuated…

Crypto VC funding reached $251.9 million across 12 projects during the week of February 1-7, 2026. Anchorage Digital led with a $100 million strategic round, followed by TRM Labs with $70 million. Other projects like Jupiter, Bluff, and Opinion also secured significant funding rounds. Funding for smaller projects ranged from $1.70 million to $4.60 million.

Infinite Possibilities is launching iPDex, a DEX aggregator, and an IP Membership NFT program for early access to ecosystem features. iPDex focuses on on-chain activity, not inflationary incentives, across multiple blockchains. The IP Membership program offers early access to platform features based on participation levels. The project aims to reduce reliance on user-supplied liquidity.

Bitcoin and Litecoin led a market recovery on Friday, with Bitcoin bouncing nearly 8% to reach $70,000. This surge supported altcoins like Litecoin and Shiba Inu, with traders rotating into these assets as Bitcoin stabilized. The positive sentiment is driving interest in altcoins, but caution remains due to potential volatility.

Bitcoin has recently dropped significantly, falling 14% in a day and 25% over a week, with a potential for a prolonged bear market. Bitwise’s Matt Hougan attributes this to factors such as adjusting to the four-year cycle, competition from other markets, a leveraged liquidation event, and concerns over quantum computing and Federal Reserve leadership. Despite…

The NFT market saw a decline in sales volume to $58.34 million, down 20% from the previous week. Ethereum led with $34.9 million in sales, while Bitcoin NFT volume fell. CryptoPunks rebounded, dominating high-value NFT sales. Overall crypto market cap decreased, impacting the NFT sector.

Senator Cynthia Lummis urges banks to embrace digital assets like cryptocurrencies and stablecoins, highlighting the new products and revenue opportunities they offer. She emphasizes the benefits of blockchain-based payments for consumers, such as faster and cheaper transactions, and stresses the importance of strong safeguards for the integration of digital assets into the financial system.

BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF hit a new daily trading volume record of nearly $10 billion as Bitcoin saw a 15% intraday drop on Thursday. The ETF has struggled with outflows and falling prices, with analysts warning of potential further declines to as low as $10,000 due to global market stress.

Despite a significant market selloff causing a 63% drop in shares over the past 6 months, Japan’s Metaplanet plans to continue buying Bitcoin. The company acquired $451 million worth of Bitcoin in Q4 2025, holding a total of 35,102 BTC. CEO Simon Gerovich reaffirmed their commitment to accumulating Bitcoin despite market challenges.