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JUST IN: 🇺🇸 President Trump Executive Director says todays White House meeting between the crypto and banking industries was "constructive, fact-based, and, most importantly, solutions-oriented." 👀

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🚨 TOMORROW WILL BE THE WORST DAY OF 2026!!

The new macro data just came out, and it's much worse than expected.

CME is hiking margins again - for the second time in just 3 days.

This has never happened before.

This is not normal.
This is panic.

And here's what happens next:

Maintenance requirements are about to skyrocket.

Look at these insanity levels:

→ Gold: +30%
→ Silver: +35%
→ Platinum: +25%
→ Palladium: +15%

That’s not “risk management.”
That’s desperation.

Don’t let them sell you the volatility narrative.

This isn’t about keeping markets orderly.

This looks like a major institution blowing up, and the system racing to contain it before it spills into the clearing firms and the broader financial plumbing.

What we saw on Friday wasn’t real selling.
It was forced liquidation.

A margin-driven bloodbath - positions nuked because they had to be, not because anyone wanted out.

And now they’re tightening the vice even more.
Zoom out.

When liquidity vanishes, asset prices don’t gently correct… they fall through the floor.

Stocks, crypto, commodities.
Nothing is immune in a true deleveraging event.

Confidence evaporates fast.
Capital freezes.
Volatility explodes.

And policymakers reach for the same playbook: controls, restrictions, and bailouts.

This is how crashes unfold - not all at once, but in waves.

A major market crash is coming in the next few months.

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BERNSTEIN SAYS BTC COULD HIT ITS BOTTOM AT $60K IN EARLY 2026

According to Bernstein's latest analysis, crypto is in a short-term bear dip right now. They predict #Bitcoin will bottom out around $60,000 -- shaking out weak hands before things turn wildly bullish.

They expect a strong reversal thanks to:
👉 ETF inflows
👉 Potential policy tailwinds
👉 Sovereign wealth funds starting to treat $BTC like a real reserve asset.

Not to mention the firm's analysts are still calling for $150k+ by the end of 2026 🚀

Classic crypto -- pain first, then gains.
Any HODLers using this dip to load up?

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US stock market concentration is at record levels:

The S&P 500 Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) is up to 195 points, near the highest on record.

This metric measures how evenly market value is distributed across all 500 stocks in the index.

A higher number indicates increased concentration, meaning fewer stocks are driving market performance.

This index has more than DOUBLED since the 2020 pandemic.

By comparison, the HHI index peaked at 125 points during the 2000 Dot-Com Bubble.

The market has never been this top-heavy.

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🚨 US INFLATION COLLAPSES

CPI just dropped to 0.86%

Here is what it means:

> Restrictive policy no longer makes sense
> Rate cuts move from discussion to necessity

MEGA BULLISH!

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BREAKING: US investment-grade corporate bond sales surged +12% YoY in January, to $208.4 billion, the highest for any January on record.

The only 4 months that saw higher issuance in the past were March, April, and May 2020, and March 2022.

This also marks only the 6th time in history that monthly issuance has exceeded $200 billion.

By comparison, the previous 6-year average for January is $153.5 billion.

As a result, the US is fueling a global debt surge, with total public bond issuance up +11% YoY in January, hitting a record $930 billion.

Corporations are borrowing more than ever.

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Short sellers are capitulating:

Short interest as a % of shares outstanding on the S&P 500 ETF, $SPY, is down to ~9%, near the lowest in 8 years.

At the same time, short interest in the Nasdaq 100 ETF, $QQQ, is down to ~6%, the lowest since at least 2018.

Short interest levels for both ETFs have HALVED since 2023, following the end of the 2022 bear market.

Over the last 2 years, the average short interest has been well below 10%.

By comparison, in 2018-2022, the average was ~14%.

Stock market short bets are getting crush.

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🚨 BITMINE ADDS 41,788 $ETH ; TREASURY HITS 4,285,125 ETH

BitMine Immersion Technologies $BMNR confirmed today that its Ethereum treasury reached 4,285,125 ETH ; after adding 41,788 ETH.

The company now controls 3.55% of total ETH supply, has 2.897M ETH staked (about 67% of holdings), and continues executing toward its goal of owning 5% of all ETH (~6M ETH).

While most are panic selling, BMNR remains unfazed and continues to accumulate.

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🚨 BREAKING:

$BTC is preparing for a strong dump to $65k-$55k

My predictions for next 6 months:

• Bounce to $83k
• Gradual drop to $65k-$55k
• 2-week accumulation
• Transition to $BTC growth
• $140k per one $BTC

Bookmark this and come back in August...

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When will the financial markets recover after this sharp decline?

"predicting the bottom" is the most difficult task in the world of finance.

When will the bleeding end? (Indicators and Scenarios) Historically, markets don't rise suddenly in a straight line, but rather go through phases. Here's what to watch now:

The "Absorption" Phase (Short Term): Current technical analysis of indices like the S&P 500 suggests we are looking for a stable "demand zone." The current decline is considered by some to be a "momentum release," and a real rise will only begin after the price stabilizes above key support levels (such as the 4,920 level in some global indices).

Interest Rate and Monetary Policy Factor: Markets in 2026 are very sensitive to the decisions of the US Federal Reserve and its leadership appointments. Forecasts indicate that any stabilization of bond yields (keeping the yield below 4.50%) will be the first green light for liquidity to return to stocks.

The AI ​​Revolution: Despite the downturn, the AI ​​Supercycle continues to support the profits of major companies. Analysts from J.P. Morgan and Goldman Sachs predict that 2026 could end with positive gains (up to 11%) despite the current sharp fluctuations, driven by real earnings growth, not just speculation.

How long does a recovery usually take?

If we consider this downturn a "sharp correction" or the start of a "bear market," here are the historical averages:

Normal corrections (10-20%): Typically take 4 to 6 months to return to previous highs.

Bear markets (over 20%): Can take 1 to 2 years for a full recovery, but the "upward bounce" often begins weeks before the bad news subsides.

Signs of an impending rebound (What to watch on your screen?)

A decline in the VIX (Voice Index): When this index starts to fall, it means that panic is beginning to dissipate.

Stability of "Leading Stocks": Look for stability in major tech stocks; they are the first to lead the recovery.

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Bitcoin is now less volatile than gold

Gold’s 30-day volatility has jumped above 44%, the highest since 2008, while BTC is around 39%. Gold crashed nearly 10% in a single day (from $5,600 to $4,400), making it more unstable than Bitcoin at the moment.

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A Positive Development for Ripple (XRP) Amidst the Decline! “The Doors to the European Market Have Opened!”

Ripple announced it has received final approval from the Luxembourg financial regulator for a full Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license.

While a new wave of selling continues in Bitcoin (BTC) and altcoins, there’s positive news from Ripple (XRP).

According to a statement by Ripple, the company has received final approval for a full Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license from the Luxembourg financial regulatory authority, the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF), following the preliminary approval it received on January 14.

Following preliminary approval, this final approval allows Ripple to offer payment and digital asset services across the European Union.

The news that Ripple has received its full EU EMI license comes at a time when Ripple’s global licensing portfolio is rapidly expanding. Last month, Ripple announced that it had received an EMI license and Crypto Asset Registry from the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

Ripple UK and Europe General Manager Cassie Craddock stated: “Securing our full EMI license in the EU is a transformative milestone that strengthens Ripple’s presence at the heart of European finance. Europe has always been a strategic priority for us, and this authorization allows us to expand our mission of providing robust, compliant blockchain infrastructure to our customers across the EU. We are now better positioned than ever to help European businesses transition to a more efficient, digital-first financial era.”

Ripple recently stated that it is one of the crypto companies with the most licenses, holding more than 75 regulatory licenses worldwide.

XRP continues to trade at $1.60 amid the general market downturn.

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⚡️ HYPE EMERGES AS CRYPTO MARKET HEAVEN

Permissionless markets on Hyperliquid hit record highs as HIP-3 goes live.

The upgrade lets anyone launch markets by staking 500,000 $HYPE, fueling a surge in on-chain activity despite the broader market slide.

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BREAKING: BitMine's, $BMNR, unrealized ETH losses rise to -$6.6 billion, now on track to become the 5th largest documented principal trading loss in history if sold.

Unrealized losses are now at ~66% of the size of Archegos in 2021, the largest loss ever recorded.

BitMine's $6.6B unrealized ETH loss is now ~66% of Archegos's $10B blowup in 2021.

If they're forced to liquidate 4.2M ETH into a thin market, this doesn't stay "unrealized."

It becomes one of the largest documented trading losses ever and likely takes ETH down another 20–40% in the process.

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Grant Cardone doubles down on Bitcoin at $76,000

Cardone Capital has purchased additional Bitcoin as part of its buy-the-dip strategy, following a price drop from highs above $90,000.

Strategic model: Directing monthly cash flow from a real estate portfolio exceeding $5 billion into Bitcoin.

2026 target: Owning 3,000 Bitcoin by year-end

Current holdings: Approximately 1,000 Bitcoin

This move comes after a 10% correction on January 31, when Bitcoin fell below $80,000 for the first time since April 2025.

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PRECIOUS METALS LIQUIDITY CRISIS WIPES OUT $7.4 TRILLION 💥

An estimated $7.4T in market value was erased from gold and silver combined during the historic crash that began January 30, 2026.

The trigger: Kevin Warsh’s nomination to lead the Fed, which sparked a violent unwind of crowded speculative long positions across precious metals.

GOLD:
Prices collapsed 9-12% in a single day, plunging from near $5,600 to as low as $4,700.

SILVER:
Suffered its worst one-day percentage drop since 1980, crashing 26-31% to settle below $80/oz.

Crowded trades break fast. Liquidity disappears faster.

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🔴OPEC+ Maintains Production Despite Rising Oil Prices Due to US-Iran Tensions.

Amidst rising oil prices reaching a six-month high due to concerns about a potential US attack on Iran, OPEC+ decided to maintain production levels in March instead of increasing them. The group of eight key producers, including Saudi Arabia, Russia, and the UAE, chose to remain inactive to maintain flexibility in the face of potential oversupply in 2026 and the unpredictable geopolitical situation surrounding Iran. The OPEC+ statement also did not provide guidance for the following months, indicating they are cautiously observing market developments. While the US and Iran signaled their willingness to engage in dialogue, oil prices remain supported by supply disruptions from Kazakhstan. The group's next meeting will take place in early March.

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#GOLD (#XAUUSD )

$Gold is showing signs of a short-term reversal after a sharp sell-off. Price is holding above the demand zone near 4880, indicating buying interest. A sustained hold above this level could trigger a bullish move towards 5030 → 5160 → 5240.

Failure to hold 4880 may invite further downside towards 4750.

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Gold has corrected to $4680. Can it continue to correct?

If gold continues to correct on Monday, I believe the final target price for this correction will be around $4500. This would also be a good entry point for long-term gold buying.

I think gold will experience a correction period of about two weeks throughout February, before starting a new upward trend. #GOLD

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Stablecoins have become a US geopolitical weapon.

Rabobank believes that dollar-pegged stablecoins give the US new leverage:

Global demand for stablecoins injects dollars into the US.

Issuers (like Tether) buy US Treasury bonds instead of dollars leaving the country.

Trade is conducted solely through tokens, without any actual dollar outflow.

Financing the US deficit becomes easier and cheaper.

US debt doesn't appear as new foreign debt.

Exporting dollars without actually exporting the dollars themselves is a game-changer in global finance.

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