Crypto

Over $2.6 billion was wiped out across the crypto market as institutions saw sub-$60,000 BTC as a buy-the-dip opportunity. Bitcoin (BTC) rebounded above $65,000 on Friday, up 11% from 15-month lows below $60,000, as focus shifted to institutional dip buyers. Key takeaways: Bitcoin dropped to $59,000 on Thursday, liquidating over $1.1 billion in BTC longs. Read more

NFT minting expanded in 2025 even as sales fell sharply, leaving more tokens chasing fewer buyers. 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 Ethereum are the top two networks for NFTs in terms of 30-day trading volume, according NFT data aggregator CryptoSlam. Read more

Ripple and XRPL developers say recent mainnet upgrades and upcoming features position the XRP Ledger as a hub for regulated, real-world finance.

The cryptocurrency market has entered a renewed phase of volatility, with major digital assets including XRP, TRX, and BNB experiencing notable price corrections alongside broader market weakness. The downturn reflects a combination of macroeconomic pressure, reduced speculative activity, and ongoing reassessment of long-term network fundamentals across leading blockchain ecosystems. As prices across multiple Layer 1 […] The post XRP, TRX, and BNB Slide Amid Broader Crypto Volatility as SONAMI Accelerates Layer 2 Development on Solana appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Your day-ahead look for Feb. 6, 2026

The crypto market has entered a fragile phase as Bitcoin dropped under the critical $70,000 level and bounced off $60,000, a zone that has increasingly acted as a gravitational pull rather than a launchpad. This subdued price action came as the stablecoin market has surged, with Tether and Circle minting billions of dollars’ worth of […] The post Did minting $3 billion USDT, USDC just help stop Bitcoin losing $60k? appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The crypto market is down 8% today. BTC dropped 9.1% to $64,744, and ETH fell 1.7% to $2,281. “Bitcoin breaching the 2021 ATH of $69,000 is significant, but it doesn’t rule out further short-term downside.” The post Why Is Crypto Down Today? – February 6, 2026 appeared first on Cryptonews.

COIN lost 13.34% on the day to close at $146.12 amid ongoing tanking of the crypto market which has seen bitcoin fall as low as $60,000, its lowest since November 2024.

ARK Invest sold $17.4 million in Coinbase while buying $17.8 million of Bullish shares, signaling a major shift in strategy as crypto markets stumble. ARK Invest, the asset manager led by prominent Bitcoin bull Cathie Wood, has shifted from buying to selling Coinbase stock, as the shares dipped 13% and hit multi-month lows. On Thursday, ARK offloaded 119,236 Coinbase (COIN) shares, valued at roughly $17.4 million, according to a trade filing seen by Cointelegraph. The sale comes just a day after a modest 3,510-share ($630,000) purchase on Tuesday, following a series of buys at higher prices earlier in 2026. Read more

A brutal crypto selloff erased $2.6 billion in leveraged bets, sent bitcoin to $60,000 and left markets deeply oversold.

Earnings disappointments weigh on AI related tech, while crypto sentiment improves on bitcoin’s rebound.

The prediction market has filed trademark applications for POLY and $POLY tied to a digital token and crypto trading services.

Tokenised collateral is shifting from experimental pilots into core financial market infrastructure, according to comments from Keith Grose, UK CEO of Coinbase, as central banks and institutions accelerate real-world deployment. The post Coinbase UK CEO Says Tokenised Collateral Is Moving Into Market Mainstream appeared first on Cryptonews.

Millions and millions of PI tokens will be released in the following weeks, which could bring even more pain for the bulls.

Michael Saylor reinforces commitment to bitcoin and quantum security on Q4 earnings call.

The deal adds analytics and execution tools to Pump.fun’s ecosystem as Vyper winds down its standalone product and migrates users to Terminal. Pump.fun has acquired crypto trading terminal Vyper, which will wind down its standalone product and migrate its infrastructure into the Solana memecoin launchpad’s ecosystem. On Friday, Vyper said core parts of its product will begin shutting down on Tuesday, while limited functions will remain accessible. Users were directed to Pump.fun’s Terminal (formerly Padre) to continue using the tools. The move reflects a broader strategy by Pump.fun to consolidate more of the trading workflow, from token launches to execution and analytics, as memecoin activity cools from the speculative frenzy of late 2024 and early 2025. Read more

Bitcoin fell by more than $10,000 in a single day for the first time, with BTC price bear market analysis warning that a rebound could take several years. Bitcoin (BTC) liquidated billions of dollars going into Friday as BTC price action set bearish records. Key points: Bitcoin liquidates $2.6 billion as it sees its first red $10,000 daily candle ever. Read more

Industry leaders condemned a Democratic Party social media post mocking crypto market losses amid billions of dollars in liquidations.

Unofficial economic indicators suggest the Fed may need to ease policy, boosting riskier assets.