The cryptocurrency market at the beginning of February 2026 shows high volatility. While BTC looks for support, some altcoins are creating ideal conditions for technical explosions. We analyzed over 117 assets based on Open Interest, Funding Rate, and Long/Short Dynamics.

On-Chain INT data

Here are three coins that require your immediate attention:

\u003cc-171/\u003e (Coin98) - The King of the current moment

  • Score: 80/100

  • Why this matters: This is a 'textbook' signal for a strong bullish trend.

  • What's happening: The price has risen by +12.9%, but most importantly - Open Interest (OI) has surged by +107%. This means that real 'big money' has entered the asset. Meanwhile, funding is negative (-0.2%), and the crowd continues to exit longs (L/S -22%).

  • Verdict: Short sellers are trying to stop the rise but only create fuel for further takeoff. C98 is the main candidate for a Short Squeeze.

\u003cc-4/\u003e (Injective) - Time for a 'dead cat bounce'?

  • Score: 60/100

  • Why this matters: The coin is oversold amid overall market stress.

  • What's happening: The price has fallen by -17.1%, but Open Interest is also decreasing. This is a sign that the decline is not caused by new shorts but rather by the panic closure of old longs.

  • Verdict: When the 'passengers' capitulate, it becomes easier for the asset to rise. We expect a technical bounce after the market cleans up.

BIRB - Rookie under pressure 🐦

  • Score: 60/100

  • Why this matters: A fresh listing on Binance futures (from January 28) is undergoing a 'baking' phase.

  • What's happening: The asset has crashed by -47.7%, wiping out over 50% of long accounts. However, OI has started to gradually rise (+12.7%) at these lows.

  • Verdict: Whales are starting to accumulate BIRB amid the panic of retail traders. High risk, but the potential for a reversal is significant.

Main risk: \u003cc-27/\u003e (Silver Token)

Be extremely cautious with XAG. Despite the drop of -18%, the crowd is massively 'buying the dip' (L/S +40%). This creates the perfect target for the market maker to push the price even lower and liquidate all the 'optimists'.

Trader's advice: Follow the volume (C98) and avoid overcrowded long assets (XAG).

Not financial advice. Always use stop losses!

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