Gate Research Highlights Transparency and Competitive Fees Fuel Growth in ETF Leveraged Tokens
Gate Research Institute reports that despite widespread industry contraction, Gate has successfully expanded its ETF leveraged token offerings. In 2025, Gate supported 244 ETF leveraged tokens with about 200,000 users and significant daily trading volume. The institute emphasizes Gate’s clear mechanism disclosures and consolidated low-cost fee structure as key competitive advantages.
CZ Announces Efforts to Partner with Multiple Countries for Launching Native Stablecoins
Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) revealed on X that he is working with several countries to help them launch their own native stablecoins. He emphasized the importance of every currency having an on-chain representation. This initiative signals an ongoing push towards wider adoption and integration of stablecoins on blockchain platforms.
[IMPORTANT] Strategy Reports $12.4B Loss as Bitcoin Price Dips Below Cost Basis
Michael Saylor’s Strategy reported a $12.4 billion Q4 loss due to Bitcoin prices falling below its average acquisition cost. The firm holds over 713,000 BTC but faces capital-raising challenges amid cooling investor appetite. Similarly, BitMine Immersion Technologies posted $8.2 billion unrealized losses on Ethereum holdings but views the downturn as a buying opportunity.
Spot Ethereum ETFs Experience $80.8M Net Outflow Over Two Days
U.S. spot Ethereum ETFs recorded a total net outflow of $80.79 million on February 5, continuing a two-day decline in investor holdings. Major funds affected include BlackRock's ETHA, Fidelity's FETH, and Grayscale's ETHE, which faced significant outflows, while Invesco's QETH and Grayscale's ETH Mini fund saw modest inflows. This trend highlights a short-term shift in investor sentiment regarding Ethereum spot ETFs.
Aave Founder Converts $8.4 Million ETH to USDC, Signaling Significant Sell-Off
Stani Kulechov, the founder of Aave, reportedly sold 4,503 ETH valued at approximately $8.36 million in USDC. The transaction was recorded about seven hours ago, indicating a substantial conversion of Ethereum into stablecoins. This move draws attention from investors observing potential implications for Aave and the broader DeFi market.
Strike Resolves Temporary Network Outage Following Traffic Surge
Strike, a Bitcoin payment app, experienced a temporary service disruption caused by an unexpected surge in network traffic. The company has since restored full functionality and is investigating the root cause of the issue. Users can now resume normal operations without interruptions.
Bitcoin Miner MARA Transfers $87M BTC to Trading Desk Two Prime and Other Wallets
Bitcoin miner Marathon Digital Holdings (MARA) moved approximately $87 million worth of BTC to several trading desks and exchanges. The largest portion, over 660 BTC, was transferred to credit and trading firm Two Prime. Additional transfers were made to a BitGo custody address and a newly created wallet.
BitMEX Unveils Hyperliquid Copy Trading, Enabling Users to Imitate Top PerpDEX Traders
BitMEX has launched Hyperliquid Copy Trading, allowing users to automatically replicate the strategies of leading traders on the Hyperliquid decentralized perpetual exchange. The new feature integrates Hyperliquid’s top traders into BitMEX’s secure and user-friendly platform, with customizable risk management tools such as Take Profits and Stop Loss. To promote usage, BitMEX is offering a 100,000 USDT prize pool and additional educational resources.
Bitcoin payments app Strike reported unusually high traffic that temporarily affected its Bitcoin payments network. The team is investigating the cause and has confirmed that services have fully recovered. Users were apologized to for the inconvenience caused during the outage.
A single trader suffered 21 liquidations on long positions in several cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and others. The total losses currently exceed $19.7 million due to the market price declines. The liquidated tokens were BTC, ETH, ENA, WIF, NEAR, CRV, and DOGE.
US Labor Market Weakness Spurs Expectations for Fed Rate Cut, Lifts Singapore Dollar
US labor market data showed weaker job openings and a rise in initial jobless claims, signaling softness in employment. This has increased market expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut, with the probability rising to 30% for a March cut. As a result, the Singapore dollar strengthened slightly against the US dollar during Asian trading hours.
[IMPORTANT] US Solana Spot ETFs See Single-Day Net Inflows of $2.82 Million
On February 5th, Solana spot ETFs saw a total net inflow of $2.82 million according to SoSoValue data. Fidelity's SOL spot ETF (FSOL) led with $1.86 million net inflow, reaching a total historical net inflow of $158 million. Bitwise's SOL spot ETF (BSOL) followed with $1.48 million net inflow and a historical total of $682 million, while total assets under management in Solana spot ETFs reached $675 million with a 1.51% Solana net asset ratio.
[IMPORTANT] Crypto Fear Index Drops to FTX-Era Lows Amid Extreme Market Anxiety
The crypto sentiment gauge has plummeted to levels not seen since the FTX collapse, indicating intense fear among investors. This drop is associated with increased market volatility, defensive investor behavior, and a rise in fear-motivated search activity. Such heightened fear often predicts cautious market conditions and potential turbulence ahead.
US Spot Bitcoin ETFs Experience $434M Net Outflows Over Three Days
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced net outflows totaling approximately $434.3 million on February 5, marking the third consecutive day of outflows. Major ETFs including BlackRock's IBIT and Fidelity's FBTC reported the largest withdrawals. No spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded net inflows on that day.
Kalshi Enhances Insider Trading Protections Ahead of Super Bowl Betting Surge
Kalshi, a prediction market platform, is ramping up measures against insider trading and market manipulation ahead of the Super Bowl event. The company plans to establish an independent advisory committee and collaborate with Solidus Labs to monitor suspicious transactions. Super Bowl betting volume on Kalshi has exceeded $168 million, highlighting increased market activity and potential risks.
The cryptocurrency market experienced a significant downturn on February 6, with Bitcoin briefly dropping under $60,000 and the overall market capitalization falling by about 9%. Major assets like Ethereum declined over 10%, while the PayFi sector saw losses close to 14%. This selloff resulted in $2.7 billion in liquidations in derivatives markets, primarily from long positions, with Bitcoin experiencing realized losses surpassing previous major crypto crises.
[IMPORTANT] Bitwise Files for First Uniswap-Focused ETF Amid Broad Crypto Selloff; UNI Token Drop...
Bitwise has filed an S-1 registration with the SEC to launch the first ETF centered on Uniswap's governance token UNI. The move follows previous SEC investigations into Uniswap Labs but comes as the broader crypto market experiences a sharp correction. UNI's price dropped over 16%, underperforming the market's nearly 10% decline amid large Bitcoin long liquidations and extreme fear sentiment.
Machi Big Brother Faces Heavy Losses as BTC and PUMP Longs Liquidated, Weekly Win Rate Drops to 27%
Machi Big Brother Huang Licheng's Bitcoin and PUMP long positions were fully liquidated early this morning. He still holds leveraged long positions in ETH and HYPE, with significant liquidation prices noted. Over the past week, he closed 11 positions with a poor win rate of 27%, resulting in a net loss of around $286,000.
Pump.fun Expands Cross-Chain Trading by Acquiring Vyper to Enhance EVM Support
Pump.fun has acquired the trade execution terminal Vyper, planning to migrate Vyper's infrastructure to its own trading terminal. This acquisition aims to leverage Vyper's technology and talent to enhance support for Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) chains, including Base, and improve cross-chain and high-frequency trade execution. Co-founder Alon Cohen emphasized the strategic goal of accelerating efficient cross-chain trading infrastructure development.
Pump Fun Founder Commits to Aggressive Growth and Technical Support Amid Market Challenges
Pump Fun's founder Alon announced a strategy to aggressively expand the team's headcount despite current unfavorable market conditions. The company plans to focus on strengthening technical support, particularly in cross-chain trading infrastructure. This demonstrates Pump Fun's commitment to long-term development and resilience amid a challenging crypto market.
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