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Last updated: February 9, 2026 at 6:03 AM EST
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Bitcoin Bounces Hard — Tests $70,900 Resistance
BTC staged a sharp rebound from the $60,000 support level and now trades around $70,900. However, analysts caution that the recovery stalled below $69,040 on the 4-hour chart, and traders should fade signs of exhaustion until something fundamentally changes.
Read more →Coinbase Premium Negative for 25 Consecutive Days
The Coinbase Bitcoin Premium Index remains in negative territory at -0.0864%, marking 25 straight days of below-average US demand. The index has only been positive twice in 2026 (Jan 6 and Jan 15), signaling persistent weakness in institutional US buying.
Read more →Whales Buy the Dip as Capitulation Talk Explodes
After Bitcoin touched $60,000 on February 5 — its lowest since October 2024 — whale addresses began accumulating aggressively. On-chain data shows large holders using the panic selling as an opportunity to build positions ahead of the next potential leg up.
Read more →ENS Labs Abandons Namechain L2 — Cites Ethereum Scaling Progress
Ethereum Name Service has canceled plans to launch its own Layer-2 network, citing significant improvements in Ethereum's native scaling. Lead developer nick.eth announced ENSv2 will launch directly on mainnet, aiming to reduce fragmentation across EVM chains.
Read more →Tom Lee Predicts ETH at $20,000 by Year-End
Fundstrat's Tom Lee forecasts Ethereum could reach $20,000 by end of 2026, with long-term potential up to $62,000. The bullish outlook is based on the tokenization wave, ETF inflows, and Wall Street increasingly choosing Ethereum for tokenized assets.
Read more →KR1 Launches Bitcoin & Ethereum DeFi Strategy
Digital asset investment company KR1 (LSE:KR1) announced a new Financial Infrastructure Strategy, acquiring Bitcoin alongside additional Ethereum to diversify income through DeFi protocols. The move signals growing institutional interest in DeFi yield opportunities.
Read more →Bitwise CIO: "AiFi" Is the Next Major Crypto Trend
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan predicts "AI agents don't use bank accounts" — they'll operate on stablecoins and DeFi. The convergence of artificial intelligence and decentralized finance (dubbed "AiFi") could create entirely new economic actors bypassing traditional finance.
Read more →Ripple's "Era of Capital Markets" Event Set for Feb 11-12
Ripple is hosting a major X Spaces event titled "The Era of XRP in Capital Markets" with CEO Brad Garlinghouse expected to appear. Traders anticipate announcements on the 2026 roadmap, smart contract integration (Hooks), and RLUSD stablecoin partnerships with custodians like Hex Trust.
Read more →Japan's Takaichi Trade Buzz Boosts Crypto Sentiment
Positive trade developments from Japan's Sanae Takaichi administration are boosting risk appetite across crypto markets. The news contributed to a modest recovery in Bitcoin and altcoins as Asian markets show renewed institutional interest.
Read more →XRP Rebounds to $1.44 — Outperforms Major Cryptos
XRP surged 9% weekly to $1.44, outperforming Bitcoin and Ethereum during the recovery. South Korean exchanges report XRP as the most-traded asset by far. Analysts are watching the $1.41 support and Ripple's upcoming Capital Markets event for catalysts.
Read more →Solana Stalls Near $90 After 11% Rebound
SOL recovered to approximately $87-90 after its plunge below $100, but faces resistance at the mid-Bollinger band. The 200-day moving average continues to decline since early January, and elevated geopolitical tensions keep pressure on high-beta assets like Solana.
Read more →South Korea Trading Volume Surges — XRP, SOL, SynFutures Lead
Combined spot market data from major Korean exchanges shows XRP dominating trading volumes, followed by Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, SynFutures, and Lagrange. Significant volume increases signal renewed retail interest in the Asian market.
Read more →Extreme Fear Could Signal Historic Opportunity
The Fear & Greed Index sits at 7 (Extreme Fear) — the lowest readings since the FTX collapse. Total crypto market cap gained nearly 2% in the past 24 hours, with some analysts arguing this capitulation phase could be "the prelude to a historic opportunity." However, a potential U.S. government shutdown looms amid unresolved funding issues, adding macro uncertainty. Bitcoin bulls need to reclaim $73,000 to confirm a tradable bottom. For now, the market remains in recovery mode with cautious optimism as whales continue accumulating during the fear.