[IMPORTANT] Bitcoin's Major Liquidation Cascades in 2025 Offer Early Warning Signs for Investors
The article analyzes two significant Bitcoin liquidation events in 2025: a long liquidation cascade on October 10 and a short squeeze on April 23. Both events were preceded by measurable on-chain signals and leverage patterns that indicated market fragility days to weeks before the crashes. Tracking indicators such as open interest, funding rates, exchange flows, SOPR, and net unrealized profit/loss can help anticipate future liquidation risks.
[IMPORTANT] Ethereum Poised for Revolutionary Upgrade with Optional Zero-Knowledge Proof Validation
Ethereum plans to introduce the L1-zkEVM upgrade allowing optional use of zero-knowledge proofs (EIP-8025) to verify blocks instead of re-executing all transactions, boosting speed and accessibility. This change reduces hardware and bandwidth requirements, enabling solo stakers to run full nodes on consumer devices and enhancing network decentralization. The February 11, 2026 workshop will kick off the roadmap, signaling a significant architectural leap aligned with increasing institutional adoption.
US Court Sentences Crypto Fraudster to 20 Years for $73M Scam
A U.S. court in California sentenced a cryptocurrency fraudster to 20 years in prison for a $73 million scam. The fraud involved soliciting investments via social media and dating apps before stealing the victims' funds. This case highlights ongoing risks of crypto fraud in social platforms.
Whale Transfers $750 Million USDT to Binance from Unknown Wallet
A large whale transaction of 750 million USDT, equivalent to approximately $750 million, was recently moved from an unknown wallet to Binance. Whale Alert identified the movement but did not specify the wallet owner or purpose. Such large transfers often influence market sentiment due to potential sell pressures or strategic trading by major holders.
U.S. Court Sentences Fugitive Daren Li to 20 Years for $73 Million Cryptocurrency Fraud
Daren Li was sentenced to 20 years by a U.S. judge for orchestrating a $73 million cryptocurrency scam. The fraud involved using Cambodia-based compounds to lure victims through social media and dating applications. This legal decision highlights ongoing challenges in combating large-scale crypto-related crimes.
[IMPORTANT] BRICS Pushes Back Against Western Attempts to Control Military AI Development
BRICS nations are resisting Western efforts to impose centralized control over their military AI programs, emphasizing sovereignty and independent regulation. Russia and India are leading initiatives within BRICS to create alternative AI governance frameworks ahead of an upcoming summit hosted by India. The dispute reflects broader geopolitical and economic shifts as BRICS countries seek to reduce dependence on Western-controlled systems while fostering cooperation within the bloc.
BitMart Contract has officially announced the launch of the ESPUSDT perpetual contract. The new contract will be available starting at 19:00 (UTC+8) on February 10, 2026. This innovation marks BitMart's continued expansion in derivatives offerings.
US Pre-Market Crypto-Related Stocks See Broad Gains with CRCL Leading at 5.36%
Pre-market trading for crypto-related stocks in the US shows broad gains, with CRCL up 5.36%, MSTR rising over 2.6%, BMNR increasing 4.79%, and SBET up 1.14%. The data comes from msx.com, a decentralized RWA trading platform that lists hundreds of real-world asset tokens. These tokens include popular US stocks and ETFs such as AAPL, AMZN, GOOGL, META, MSFT, NFLX, and NVDA.
Robeco Institutional Asset Management Holds $15.35M in MicroStrategy Stock
Robeco Institutional Asset Management, managing $293 billion in assets, currently holds 112,874 shares of MicroStrategy (MSTR), valued at $15.35 million. This equity position reflects the firm's exposure to MicroStrategy, a company heavily associated with Bitcoin holdings. The disclosure highlights institutional interest in companies linked to cryptocurrency assets.
Ethereum Whale Adds $30.71M USDC to Hyperliquid, Holds $80.92M in ETH Longs
A known Ethereum whale has deposited 30.71 million USDC into the Hyperliquid platform to maintain and expand its long positions on Ethereum. This address currently holds 40,000 ETH longs valued at approximately $80.92 million. Market watchers note the potential for this whale to further increase its exposure to ETH in the near term.
CoinGlass Reports Fund Inflows Resume While Leverage Ratios Stay Low Amid Market Wait
Exchange data from CoinGlass reveals that cryptocurrency market funds are flowing back, particularly with strong inflows and trading volume on Binance. However, average leverage ratios among traders remain subdued, indicating cautious positioning despite increased capital movement. The market is currently in a holding pattern, awaiting a catalyst after a period of deleveraging.
[IMPORTANT] Bitcoin Exhibits First Bottom Signal in Three Years Amid Cooling Selling Pressure
Bitcoin price shows signs of forming a bottom after a sharp correction, with about 50% of circulating supply now underwater, a level associated with market bottoms in the past. Macro indicators like the Pi Cycle Top Indicator and moving averages suggest cooling conditions, pointing to a potential recovery phase. Key price resistance lies near $71,672, with support around $63,000, though volatility from increased short-term holder activity poses downside risks.
Santiment outlines five indicators to help traders identify optimal times to buy the crypto dip during ongoing market volatility and fear. These include extreme negative social sentiment, shifts in language from 'dip' to 'crash', bearish keyword trends, on-chain MVRV ratio signaling undervaluation, and the importance of timeframe context. Despite these signals, analysts warn the broader bear market may continue, so investment decisions must align with individual risk tolerance and strategy.
Gradient Unveils 'Echo-2,' a Decentralized Reinforcement Learning Platform with Precision and Eff...
Gradient has launched Echo-2, a decentralized platform for reinforcement learning focused on inference scaling. It uses a peer-to-peer protocol called Lattica to deploy model weights efficiently across diverse edge devices with precision. Echo-2 has demonstrated performance in high-level applications such as Math Olympiad reasoning, smart contract audits, and autonomous on-chain agents.
[IMPORTANT] Reya Launches Ultra-Fast Derivatives DEX Using Innovative Based Rollup Tech
Reya has developed the world's first decentralized exchange built on Based Rollup technology, offering an ultra-fast trading environment with speeds under 0.1 milliseconds. The platform targets institutional high-frequency traders by maintaining Ethereum-level security while eliminating sequencer risks and opaque execution. Reya features zero fees, over 70 markets, a cross-margin system, and has achieved a $1.5 billion daily trading volume, planning a token generation event at a $300 million valuation.
Bybit has announced the listing of ESP/USDT perpetual pre-market futures effective from 10:10 a.m. UTC on February 10. This new product will allow traders to speculate on ESP token price movements with perpetual futures. The introduction aims to enhance trading options and liquidity for ESP on the Bybit exchange.
Bitcoin Yet to Enter Capitulation, Analyst Warns of Potential Further Declines
Bitcoin has not reached its capitulation phase, with the futures basis indicating no significant stress currently. Historical data shows Bitcoin bottoms when the futures price significantly discounts spot prices, a pattern not yet observed. If futures traders start selling aggressively, Bitcoin's price might fall further.
XRP’s total supply is fixed at 100 billion with 55 billion locked into Ripple’s escrow accounts, limiting monthly market expansions to a maximum of 1 billion XRP. Ripple’s protocol allows unused escrowed XRP to be re-locked, meaning net new supply entering the market is often less than the upper limit, affecting liquidity and price movements. Investors should monitor net escrow flows, fee-induced XRP burns, and custody concentration to better understand XRP’s circulating supply and potential market impact.
Whale Loss of $1.3M Leads to $3.85M USDC Deposit for 20x Leveraged ETH Short on Hyperliquid
A cryptocurrency whale suffered a $1.3 million loss and subsequently deposited $3.85 million USDC into Hyperliquid. The whale opened a highly leveraged 20x short position on Ethereum (ETH). This action signals significant bearish sentiment from a large investor on ETH's near-term price outlook.
Binance's CZ Advocates for Exchanges to Provide Access to All Tokens, Highlights Listing Framewor...
Binance CEO CZ expressed that decentralized exchanges (DEXs) benefit from listing all tokens, while centralized exchanges (CEXs) face criticism for doing so. He emphasized that exchanges should provide access to all tokens, despite different listing standards. CZ also noted that each exchange maintains its own listing criteria which can evolve over time.