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As of February 5 2026 Bitcoin is struggling with a "Liquidity Drought" and Extreme Fear (Level 11). But price action isn't just about sentiment it's about the technical " rigging" of the order books. Here is how the manipulation is currently working.
1. The "Ghost Wall" (Advanced Spoofing) 🧱
Whales are currently placing massive "Buy Walls" at the $70,000 psychological floor.
The Manipulation Data shows these are not real orders. In high frequency trading (HFT) these are "Phantom Walls" meant to disappear milliseconds before the price touches them.
The Goal They trick retail into buying the "support" then pull the wall to trigger a "Long Squeeze" dropping the price instantly into deep stop loss zones.
2. Stop Loss Hunting (Liquidity Sweeps) 🎯
Exchanges and whales are targeting the "cluster" of stop loss orders sitting just below current swing lows.
The Technique A sudden "wick" or flash crash is engineered to hit these stops. This creates a cascade of forced selling, providing the massive volume a whale needs to fill their own "Buy" orders without pushing the price up prematurely.
Research Signal Watch for high volume spikes on "red candles" that leave long lower wicks that is a whale "hunting" your liquidity.
3. The CME Gap Magnet 🧲
Institutional futures charts show a massive unfilled gap between $77,400 and $84,000.
The Play Manipulators keep the price suppressed below $72,000 to trap "Shorts" and weak hands. Historically the price will eventually "snap" back to fill these institutional gaps but only after enough retail traders have been liquidated.
My Strategic Move Buying the Purge 💎
I am not looking at the "fake" walls for guidance. I am looking at the Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD).
Personal Strategy & Risk Disclosure
My Position
I personally intend to accumulate and buy at these levels because the market is technically "oversold" with the RSI hitting 22 (historical lows). My strategy involves laddering buy orders within the $68,000 to $71,000 range to capture the potential bottom.
Risk Warning
However you must conduct your own independent research before making any moves. We are currently in a high volatility "Death Cross" environment. If Bitcoin fails to hold the $70,000 level on a daily close, the next major support zone is significantly lower near $65,000.
Are you being hunted or are you hunting the bottom with the whales? Drop your research below! 👇

The central issue is Price Discovery.
Many still believe Bitcoin’s price is determined on-chain, based on its fixed supply of 21 million coins. That framework depended on one critical assumption: that Bitcoin’s scarcity directly constrained tradable supply.
That assumption once held.
It no longer does.
Today, price is set by the marginal buyer, not by total supply, and the marginal buyer now operates overwhelmingly in derivatives markets, not in spot, on-chain transactions.
Once supply can be synthetically expanded at the margin, scarcity ceases to be the primary determinant of price. The asset begins to trade as a derivatives-led market, rather than as a pure supply-and-demand commodity.
This structural shift is precisely what has occurred in Bitcoin.
Yet, this is not a failure of Bitcoin. It is a sign of financial maturation. The same transition occurred in gold, silver, oil, and eventually equities, where derivatives volumes came to dwarf physical settlement.
To remain profitable, you must recognise that Bitcoin is no longer trading under its original market structure.
The Broken Assumptions
Bitcoin’s original valuation framework rested on two core premises
1. A finite supply capped at 21 million coins
2. An inability to be rehypothecated at scale
Those premises weakened once layered financial instruments became dominant, including
● Cash-settled futures
● Perpetual swaps
● Options
● ETFs
● Prime broker lending
● Wrapped Bitcoin
● Total return swaps
From that point onward, on-chain scarcity stopped determining the marginal price.
Bitcoin did not lose its hard cap. What it lost was scarcity at the margin.
The Key Metric Synthetic Float Ratio (SFR)
This shift is best explained through a single concept Synthetic Float Ratio (SFR).
When total synthetic claims on Bitcoin exceed the freely tradable spot float, price discovery migrates away from spot markets and into leveraged derivatives.
At that stage, Bitcoin begins to trade like every other fully financialised asset.
Why Institutions Can Trade Against Bitcoin
At this point, Bitcoin struggles to attract incremental long-term institutional capital, not because institutions reject Bitcoin, but because they no longer need to own it.
Why buy and hold the asset when exposure can be manufactured synthetically?
This enables the standard derivatives-market playbook:
1. Expand synthetic exposure
2. Short into rallies
3. Force liquidations
4. Cover at lower prices
5. Repeat
Institutions are not creating Bitcoin though, they are creating claims on Bitcoin. A single BTC can simultaneously support:
● An ETF unit
● A futures contract
● A perpetual swap
● An options delta
● A broker loan
● A structured note
That is multiple claims on the same underlying asset.
The Conclusion
This is no longer pure price discovery.
It is a fractional-reserve pricing system, where derivatives not physical scarcity determine the marginal price.
Bitcoin has not failed. But it is no longer the market that many people believe they are trading in.
#WhaleDeRiskETH #ETFvsBTC #ADPDataDisappoints #BitcoinDropMarketImpact

The $XRP market is currently witnessing a massive shakeout. With the Fear & Greed Index hitting an alarming 11 (Extreme Fear) $140M has recently moved to exchanges signaling significant panic selling. However beneath the surface some contrarian signals are emerging.
Current Market Snapshot
XRP is trading at roughly $1.44 reflecting a 10.87% drop in 24 hours and a heavy 33.49% decline over the last month . With a market cap of $87.07B and $5.47B in volume, the net inflow of $144.7K to exchanges confirms that retail panic is in full swing.
Technical Blueprint & Strategy
The charts show a neutral RSI at 43, meaning XRP isn't technically "oversold" yet, while the MACD remains firmly bearish.
Support Zones Watch $1.37 closely.If this fails the next critical floor is at $1.28.Resistance Wall Bullish momentum only returns if we reclaim $1.58 with further targets at $1.60 and $1.70 . Action Plan Short-term accumulation could be considered between $1.37–$1.40, but a tight stop-loss below $1.35 is mandatory.
The Whale vs.Trader Battle
There is a massive divergence in positioning right now.
Whale Bias Large holders are heavily leaning bearish, with 680 short positions vs.only 473 longs.The Rebound Signal Interestingly top traders are showing net buying activity ($2.78M buys vs. $2.50M sells in the last hour) . This suggests that while whales are shorting savvy traders are picking up the dip.
Fundamental Catalyst
Despite the price action Ripple continues to expand its regulatory footprint securing EMI licenses in the UK and Luxembourg while CME is exploring XRP futures . The long term infrastructure is growing, even if the short-term price is bleeding.
Risk Warning & Position Sizing ⚠️
Extreme fear at level 11 can often lead to an additional 10-15% downside before a real bottom is found.
Recommendation Keep position sizing below 3% of your total capital.Avoid high leverage and watch the $1.37 level like a hawk.Are you buying this blood in the streets, or waiting for $1.28? Let’s discuss below. 👇
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Crypto prices today are in the red as forced liquidations and weak demand pushed major tokens lower.
SummaryExtreme fear dominated sentiment, with the Fear & Greed Index at 12.Analysts see $70,000 as the next key level for Bitcoin.Short-term recovery possible if BTC holds $72,000–$74,000 and spot inflows resume.
At press time, total crypto market capitalization was down 4.4% to $2.35 trillion. Bitcoin fell 5.5% in the past 24 hours to $73,103. Almost all top 100 altcoins were in the red.
Solana briefly slipped below $90, a level last seen in 2024, and was trading at $91, down 7.6%. Uniswap declined 3% to $3.78, while Pump.fun dropped 6% to $0.002271.
Alternative’s Fear and Greed Index fell two points to 12, remaining in the extreme fear range. The average relative strength index across the market was at 40, showing weak short-term momentum.
In addition, total open interest fell 4% to $106 billion, indicating continued deleveraging.
Liquidations put pressure on crypto prices
Much of the selling pressure came from forced liquidations in leveraged futures and perpetual contracts. Traders holding highly leveraged long positions faced margin calls, leading exchanges to automatically close those positions. This added to the selling and contributed to cascading losses.
According to CoinGlass data, long positions accounted for $520 million of the $650 million in total liquidations, which rose by 22% over the previous day. Since late January 2026, cumulative liquidations have now reached about $7 billion, contributing to a market capitalization drop of roughly $500 billion in the same period.
Open interest is now at multi-month lows in several markets, indicating that over-leveraged positions are being cleared.
Other pressures are coming from risk-averse behavior across financial markets. Crypto has moved alongside declines in technology stocks, mostly AI-related shares. Hawkish signals from the Federal Reserve, including expectations for higher interest rates for longer, have reduced liquidity and made speculative assets less attractive.
Institutional flows have weakened as well. Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds have seen outflows in recent weeks, while a negative Coinbase premiums and selling by large holders has added steady pressure.
Short-term outlook and analyst views
The short-term outlook for crypto is cautious. Bitcoin has broken support in the $75,000–$78,000 range, and many analysts are watching $70,000 as the next test level. If the price falls below that, it could move toward $65,000–$68,000 if selling intensifies.
On the upside, a hold above $72,000–$74,000 could allow a relief rally toward $82,000–$88,000 by late February. Liquidity is thin, and market swings could be sharp if macroeconomic news or Fed updates influence sentiment.
Polymarket odds now show an 82% probability of Bitcoin falling below $70,000. Analysts at Citi noted that slowing spot ETF inflows and regulatory uncertainty could push Bitcoin toward that level. In a February 4 report, Citi highlighted that the average entry price for spot ETF investors is $81,600.
Compared with gold, which has gained amid geopolitical concerns, Bitcoin is more sensitive to liquidity and risk appetite. According to Citi, delays in the U.S. CLARITY crypto bill and shrinking liquidity from the Federal Reserve are also adding pressure.
As of now, traders are watching closely to see whether oversold conditions and historical February trends will create opportunities for short-term relief.
#ADPDataDisappoints #UNI #solana #pump #USIranStandoff

Futures traders drastically reduced their activity as Bitcoin’s weakness extends and new year-to-date lows become a daily occurrence. Cointelegraph reviews traders’ BTC price expectations.
Bitcoin’s struggle to hold above $70,000 carried on into Wednesday, raising concerns that the a drop into the $60,000 range could be the next stop. The sell-off was accompanied by futures market liquidations, a $55 billion drop in $BTC open interest (OI) over the past 30 days, and rising Bitcoin inflows to exchanges.
The price weakness has analysts debating whether crypto-specific factors or larger macro-economic issues are the driving factor behind the sell-off and what it may mean for BTC’s short-term future.
Key takeaways:
Around 744,000 BTC in open interest exited major exchanges in 30 days, equal to roughly $55 billion at current prices.BTC futures cumulative volume delta (CVD) fell by $40 billion over the past 6-months.Crypto exchange reserves have risen by 34,000 BTC since mid-January, increasing the near-term supply risk.
BTC open interest collapse points to large-scale deleveraging
CryptoQuant data noted that Bitcoin’s 30-day open interest change shows a sharp contraction across exchanges, reflecting widespread position closures, not just freshly opened short positions.
On Binance, the net open interest fell by 276,869 BTC over the past month. Bybit recorded the largest decline at 330,828 BTC, while OKX saw a reduction of 136,732 BTC on Tuesday.
In total, roughly 744,000 BTC worth of open positions were closed, equivalent to more than $55 billion at current prices. This drop in open positions coincided with Bitcoin’s drop below $75,000, indicating deleveraging as a driving factor, not just spot selling.

📷Bitcoin open interest 30D change. Source: CryptoQuant
Onchain analyst Boris highlighted that the cumulative volume delta (CVD) data shows market sell orders continue to dominate, particularly on Binance, where derivatives CVD sits near -$38 billion over the past six months.
Other exchanges show varying dynamics: Bybit’s CVD flattened near $100 million after a sharp December liquidation wave, while HTX stabilized at -$200 million in CVD as the price consolidates near $74,000.
Related: Bitcoin bounces to $76K, but onchain and technical data signal deeper downside
Increased exchange flows add pressure as analysts watch key levels
Meanwhile, Bitcoin inflows to exchanges surged in January, totaling roughly 756,000 BTC, led by Binance and Coinbase. Since early February, inflows have exceeded 137,000 BTC, underscoring traders’ repositioning and not necessarily leaving the market.
On the supply side, analyst Axel Adler Jr. noted that exchange reserves have risen from 2.718 million BTC to 2.752 million BTC since Jan. 19. The analyst warned that continued growth above 2.76 million BTC could increase selling pressure. The analyst believed that a complete capitulation is yet to take place, which may happen at lower price levels.

📷Bitcoin exchange reserves. Source: CryptoQuant
Market analyst Scient said Bitcoin is unlikely to form a bottom in a single day or week. Durable market bottoms may develop through two to three months of consolidation near the major support zones, with higher time frame indicators. Scient noted that whether this structure forms in the high $60,000 range or the low $50,000 level remains unclear.
Bitcoin Trader Mark Cullen continues to see potential downside toward $50,000 in a broader macro scenario, but expects a short-term reversion toward the local point of control ($89,000 to $86,000) after BTC swept weekly lows below $74,000 on Tuesday.
#ADPDataDisappoints #TrumpEndsShutdown #TrumpProCrypto #EthereumLayer2Rethink? #BTC

Just today, the US yield curve has steepened the most in 4 years.
The gap between 2Y and 10Y Treasury yields has widened to about 0.71%, its highest level since Jan 2022.
Let me show you why this is very bearish for the markets.
When 10Y yields rise much faster than 2Y, it causes a bear steepening.
This happens when investors get concerned about inflation, fiscal policy, and even the debt.
And how does it impact the market?
When this happens, investors move away from risk-on assets.
The dollar gets stronger, less liquidity flows into stocks, and investors pivot to safe heaven assets.
The current bear steepening is due to hawkish Fed and Powell comments regarding unsustainable fiscal policy.
How does the economy respond to it?
Since 2000, every bear steepening has resulted in a market crash and recession.
Since 1970, bear steepening has predicted 7 out of 8 recessions.
And the market is already sensing that.
This is why Gold and Silver are showing quick recovery, while stocks and crypto are lagging.
What could happen next?
If the gap between 2Y and 10Y Treasury yields continues to widen, the stock market could experience a crash.
This will take down the crypto market too, as it's the most sensitive to liquidity.
And that's when the Fed will step up to do aggressive rate cuts and QE, sending assets to new highs.

#US #USMarketUpdate #ADPDataDisappoints #TrumpEndsShutdown #WhaleDeRiskETH

Insiders are dumping shares at a rate we haven’t seen since 2021.
The sell-to-buy ratio has officially reached 4:1.
Nearly 1,000 executives cashed out in a single month.
Look at the last time the ratio hit this level (late 2021).
It happened just before a big drop that brought prices down for everything.
What’s really worrying isn't how much is being sold, but that absolutely no one is willing to buy.
The only reason insiders put their own money in is because they see value.
Today, that confidence is GONE.
They’re using this chance to sell while there are still buyers, protecting their own money.
They know the real numbers, the order books and the margins, that the public can't see.
And they’re choosing cash over equity.
The signal is obvious. They’re expecting a BIG crash.
Remember, I publicly called the last 3 major market tops and bottoms before they happened.
When I make a new move in the market, I’ll say it here like I always do.
Many people will regret not following me sooner
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The Trump family isn’t done with memes. The U.S. president’s media group, Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), announced its “Digital Token Initiative” this week.
Shareholders of TMTG, according to the release, will soon be eligible to receive a digital token linked to the MAGA-focused Truth Social platform. These tokens can’t be transferred, exchanged for cash, or traded on Polymarket—yet.
Still, Polymarket traders are betting a 27% chance Trump will launch a full-fledged cryptocurrency before the year is out.
SummaryShareholders of TMTG will soon be eligible to receive a digital token linked to the MAGA-focused Truth Social platform.These tokens can’t be transferred, exchanged for cash, or traded on Polymarket.In the first half of 2025, the Trump family reportedly raked in $802 million from crypto operations
It’s not just about social media anymore
Shareholders of at least one whole share of DJT stock will be eligible to receive tokens and associated rewards, including benefits for Trump products (i.e. Truth Social and Truth+).
Additional details on the minting, allocation, and distribution process remain unclear.
TMTG, which was once laser-focused on taking on Elon Musk’s X, is now diving headfirst into blockchain technology.
And, of course, the Trump family is already making a mint off it. In the first half of 2025, they reportedly raked in $802 million from crypto operations, with over 90% of their reported income coming from digital assets.
Forget golf courses and real estate licensing fees; NFTs and meme coins are the new cash cows.
For every crypto fan sending Trump a virtual fist bump for embracing the blockchain, there’s a sizable group of critics shaking their heads. And the reasons are… spicy.
Conflicts of Interest, Served Hot Trump’s in charge of regulating the crypto space, but he’s also holding a direct financial stake in it. Critics argue that’s a bit like having your cake and eating it too—while making sure no one else gets a bite. And let’s not even get started on the exclusive dinners with $TRUMP coin holders. Reportedly, some top coin holders got private access to Trump, which smells a lot like “pay-to-play.”
Pump-and-Dump or Crypto Roulette? Here’s where it gets dicey: reports say the Trump family controls 80% of the $TRUMP coin. That’s a pretty hefty chunk to hold onto, and critics say it opens the door for them to dump their tokens at any moment—leaving regular investors high and dry. Meanwhile, $MELANIA coin saw a 95% drop in value, and some are alleging it was all part of a “get-rich-quick” scam.
Is This Legal? Let’s Ask a Lawyer According to the Emoluments Clause of the U.S. Constitution, public officials can’t take gifts or money from foreign entities while in office. But now, with foreign agents potentially buying Trump Tokens, there’s the small question of whether this violates that rule.Experts say it’s ethically questionable, especially since the coins were marketed as “expressions of support” rather than investments.
So, is Trump’s blockchain push a brilliant crypto revolution or just another chance to make a few million off The People? Only time—and the Polymarket odds—will tell. Stay tuned.
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January kicked off the year with major new integrations across the TRON ecosystem. Catch up on everything you need to know.
Wirex Launches TRON-Native Payment Infrastructure for Agentic Payments
@wirexapp, a global digital payments platform with stablecoin infrastructure expertise, today announced a strategic collaboration with TRON DAO to deliver a payment layer that enables instant, autonomous, and global on-chain value transfer natively on the TRON network.
Built entirely on-chain, the new Wirex TRON payment infrastructure provides a foundation for agentic payments, where digital agents and applications can pay, earn, and transact autonomously.
Zerion Wallet Integrates TRON to Support the Mass Adoption of Stablecoin Payments
Zerion, a leading multi-chain wallet and Web3 data platform, today announced the strategic integration of the TRON network into its multi-chain wallet platform. This major update empowers users to manage, track, and swap digital assets on the TRON network within Zerion’s secure, self-custodial interface, marking a significant milestone in expanding access to one of the world’s most active Web3 ecosystems.
TRX Options Launch on Deribit by Coinbase, Expanding Institutional Access to the TRON Ecosystem
TRON welcomes the launch of TRX options on @DeribitOfficial by @Coinbase (Deribit), one of the world’s leading digital asset derivatives exchanges. For Deribit customers in eligible jurisdictions, the new listing offers two daily, two weekly, one monthly, and one quarterly expiry, further expanding institutional-grade derivatives access to the TRON ecosystem.
TRON integrated into MetaMask wallet, bringing high-performance blockchain infrastructure to global users
TRON announced that @MetaMask has launched native TRON support across both its mobile and browser extension platforms.

Through this integration, TRON’s reliable and accessible blockchain infrastructure becomes available within MetaMask’s multichain self-custody experience, enabling users to seamlessly manage digital assets on the TRON network all within one of the most widely used crypto wallets developed by @Consensys.
TRON Network Integrated Into Blockaid, Delivering Real-Time On-Chain Security at Scale
TRON announced today the integration of @blockaid_, a leading on-chain security platform for detecting, understanding, and responding to on-chain and off-chain threats, to further strengthen security and transparency across the TRON ecosystem.
The strategic collaboration arrives as TRON surpasses 12 billion total transactions and continues to lead as the dominant blockchain infrastructure for global stablecoin activity.
WalletConnect Integrates TRON Network to Expand Global Payments
@WalletConnect announced support for the TRON network, expanding institutional access to DeFi on TRON and extending payment connectivity across one of the world’s largest blockchain networks.
The integration connects over 600 WalletConnect-enabled wallets and 70,000 dApps directly to the TRON ecosystem, reinforcing stablecoins as a global payment rail. Users now gain access to seamless TRC‑20 token transfers from any supported wallet, along with direct access to native DeFi, NFT, and GameFi dApps on the TRON network through WalletConnect.
Stay tuned for more integrations and updates as $TRX continues to bridge Web3 infrastructure with real-world utility.

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I've been trading for a decade, and I know exactly how it works.
It starts when paper says one thing.
And the real world says another.
🇺🇸 COMEX: ~$78/oz
Now look at physical.
🇨🇳 China: ~$95/oz (+$17)
🇯🇵 Japan: ~$90+/oz (+$12)
🇦🇪 UAE: ~$90+/oz (+$12)
🇮🇳 India: ~$88+/oz (+$10)
Same day.
Same metal.
A $10 to $17 gap.
And in a normal market, this can't last, arbitrage closes it fast, in milliseconds.
But it's not closing.
That one fact explains a lot.
It means the market isn't clearing clean.
Paper is printing a price that physical can't match.
THIS IS NOT GOOD AT ALL.
Now connect the dots.
CME just hiked maintenance margins.
Silver maintenance goes 11% → 15%.
Let me explain this in simple words.
A margin hike is a forced decision day.
If you're on leverage, you only have 2 choices:
1) Add cash fast
2) Cut size fast
Most people cut size.
And when a lot of people cut size at the same time, it does 3 things:
1) Liquidity gets thin
Books get empty.
Small sells move price more than they should.
2) Forced selling shows up
Stops get clipped.
Longs get liquidated.
Then selling feeds on itself.
3) The gap gets worse
Physical stays bid.
Paper gets pushed down.
Two prices get even wider.
So the exchange says "risk control".
But the effect is simple.
Less leverage.
More pressure.
More chaos.
And thin liquidity opens a new window for banks to push price around again.
Just like we've seen before.
Watch the flows.
I've studied macro for 10 years and I called almost every major market top, including the October BTC ATH.
Follow and turn notifications on.
I'll post the warning BEFORE it hits the headlines.

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