Author: John Smith

PEPE trades at $0.0000043, down 29% monthly. Whales fade rallies but price holds 21-day EMA. Upside targets $0.000007–$0.000012 if liquidity returns. Summary Pepe trades at $0.0000043, down 29% over the past month and 64% year-over-year, with $600M daily volume showing bruised but active speculation Whales continue fading short-term rallies while price reclaims the 21-day EMA, creating potential for mean-reversion spikes if memecoin liquidity rotates back Hyperliquid trader James Wynn’s $69B market cap forecast by end-2026 anchors community expectations despite current drawdown from late-2024 highs Pepe (PEPE) is trading in a fatigued downtrend but still primed for sharp mean‑reversion spikes if…

Tether has partnered with Opera MiniPay wallet to expand access for USDt and Tether Gold XAU₮ across emerging markets. Opera shares have rallied nearly 18% since the partnership was announced. Summary Tether has expanded USDt and XAU₮ support through Opera’s MiniPay wallet to boost stablecoin access in emerging markets. MiniPay has recorded over 96 million USDt transfers and 3.5 million peer payments in December 2025 alone. Opera shares jumped nearly 18% following the announcement. According to a Feb. 2 announcement, MiniPay wallet users are now able to “send, receive, and hold” USDt while also being able to “convert part of…

Bitcoin price edged higher on Feb. 3 after days of heavy selling, as pressure from forced liquidations faded and fresh capital returned to U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds. Summary Bitcoin rebounded after dipping to its lowest levels since April 2025. Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded their first net inflows in five sessions. Technical indicators suggest short-term relief, not a confirmed reversal. Bitcoin was trading at $78,659 at the time of writing, up 3.8% from the previous day. The move comes after a severe decline that dragged prices to around $75,400, levels not seen since April 2025.  Even with the bounce, Bitcoin…

Crypto prices today saw modest gains after a violent weekend sell-off cooled, offering the first signs of stabilization following days of forced deleveraging. Summary Bitcoin and large-cap altcoins staged a relief rebound after forced selling slowed. Liquidations dropped sharply, easing pressure across derivatives markets. Analysts say downside risks remain despite early signs of stabilization. Bitcoin was trading at $78,465 at press time, up 5.2% over the past 24 hours. The broader crypto market also gained ground, with total market capitalization rising 2.8% to $2.7 trillion. Several large-cap tokens followed BTC higher. BNB climbed 5.3% to $769, Cardano rose 7.2% to…

XRP’s derivatives market has experienced a structural shift as leveraged positions continue to decline across major cryptocurrency exchanges, according to market data. Summary XRP’s derivatives market has seen a sharp decline in open interest, falling to $902 million, its lowest level since 2024, as leveraged positions unwind across major exchanges like Binance. The reduction in leverage, which previously amplified price movements, signals a “clean-up” phase in the market, typically resulting in reduced price volatility and potential consolidation or price base formation. Analysts suggest two potential outcomes: a balanced market structure if open interest stays low and prices stabilize, or the…

BitRiver, Russia’s largest bitcoin mining operator, is facing bankruptcy after a court initiated insolvency proceedings over unpaid debts. Summary BitRiver is undergoing bankruptcy proceedings after a court-initiated insolvency due to unpaid service fees. Russia’s largest bitcoin mining operator has been severely impacted by mounting power-related debts. The company’s future remains uncertain as energy suppliers suspend electricity delivery, leading to reduced mining output. A Russian arbitration court opened insolvency proceedings after creditors filed claims relating to unpaid service fees, power supply contracts, and data center operations. Creditors argued that repeated payment delays left them with limited recovery options, according to reports…

The Trump administration’s proposal to provide $1,000 in seed funding to millions of U.S. children has been met with widespread approval, particularly from industry leaders like Vanguard Group CEO Salim Ramji. Ramji, according to Bloomberg, called the initiative a “fabulous concept” and praised its underlying ethos, which aims to foster long-term financial growth by capping fees and investing in a diversified set of indexes. Summary Ramji called the initiative a “fabulous concept” and praised its underlying ethos, which aims to foster long-term financial growth by capping fees and investing in a diversified set of indexes. Robinhood Markets Inc. could serve…

MSTR stock price continued its recent downtrend on Monday as volatility in the crypto market remained.  Summary MSTR stock price continued its strong downward trend this week. MicroStrategy continued its Bitcoin accumulation strategy. Technical analysis suggests that MSTR may crash to $100 soon. MicroStrategy dropped to $136, down by 75% from its all-time high. It then stabilized at $145 as Bitcoin (BTC) pared back some of its earlier losses and moved above $78,000.  Strategy also stabilized after the company revealed that it acquired 8555 coins worth over $75 million last week. It was its smallest purchase in three weeks.  The…

The current Ethereum price is within a long-term five-year range and positioned below key volume levels, increasing the probability of a rotation toward $950. Summary Ethereum continues to trade within a long-term five-year range Acceptance below the range midpoint raises risk of a move to $950 Strong demand at the value area low could trigger a rotation back toward $4,700 Ethereum (ETH) price action remains locked inside a large high-timeframe trading range that has defined market behavior for nearly five years. Despite periods of strong volatility and directional narratives, ETH has repeatedly failed to establish sustained acceptance outside of this…

The Justice Department on Friday released additional documents from the Jeffrey Epstein files, and Ripple executives stress there is no evidence linking the sex offender to XRP, Stellar, or their development. Summary Epstein files show indirect proximity to early crypto circles, not control or development Ripple leadership denies any Epstein links to XRP or Stellar Speculation highlights how context gaps can fuel misinformation in crypto markets The release of new court documents tied to the sex offender once again sparked intense discussion across the cryptocurrency industry. As analysts, commentators, and journalists sift through the so-called “Epstein files,” attention has turned to…