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Michael Saylor has built his reputation around the idea that companies should hold Bitcoin as a core treasury asset. On the other hand, Peter Schiff has spent years criticizing BTC and warning that it will eventually fail.
But this week, something surprising happened.
Saylor’s company, Strategy, announced that it bought another 2,486 BTC, bringing its total Bitcoin holdings to 717,131 BTC, valued at more than $54.5 billion.
With this, Strategy now controls about 3.4% of all the Bitcoin that will ever exist.
The latest purchase alone cost about $168.4 million, with Bitcoin bought at an average price of $67,710. But what’s even more surprising is? Schiff gave a rare, almost reluctant acknowledgment of the scale of this move.
Schiff turns praise into a warning
Responding to Saylor’s tweet, Schiff said, 
“Congratulations, you finally averaged your price down.”
Yet despite showing mild appreciation, Schiff has returned to warning against Saylor’s strategy. He has criticized Saylor’s habit of “averaging down,” which means buying more Bitcoin when prices fall.
In simple terms, he believes that if Bitcoin [BTC] keeps dropping, buying more could only increase overall losses.
MSTR and BTC price action and more
At the same time, Strategy’s stock and BTC are giving a concerning picture of the market.
As per Google Finance data, MSTR was trading around $128.67 and has fallen nearly 4% in the short term and close to 20% over the past month.
Bitcoin, too, was struggling, trading near $67,661 and falling about 26% over the last 30 days.
Another important signal comes from Open Interest. 
Earlier, Open Interest was very high, showing that many traders were using borrowed money and taking big risks. Now, both Bitcoin’s price and Open Interest are falling together.
This shows that risky traders are leaving and losses are forcing weaker players out. In simple words, the market is cooling down, and long-term, serious investors are slowly replacing short-term speculators.
MSTR’s Open Interest analysis
Meanwhile, MSTR’s options market suggested that many traders see $100 as a strong support level where buyers may step in, while heavy selling between $130 and $150 makes this range hard to cross. Some high-risk bets at $200 and $300 show that hope for a major Bitcoin-led rally is still alive.

As of press time, MSTR moved between $110 and $140, showing market uncertainty.
A clear move above $150 could lead to a fast rally, while a drop near $100 may attract buyers. Overall, Strategy remains caught between long-term confidence and serious financial risk.
Now, whether this bold approach succeeds will largely depend on whether Bitcoin regains strength or continues to decline.
Other firms and their Bitcoin strategy
While Strategy keeps buying more Bitcoin, its Japanese counterpart, Metaplanet, is under pressure. In its Q4 2025 earnings report, the company posted a huge net loss of $619 million.
Therefore, as 2026 moves forward, these firms won’t be judged by short-term profits, but by how well they handle sharp 20–30% price drops.
For now, their approach is to buy on dips, ignore market noise, and wait for the next cycle to turn losses into long-term gains.
Final Summary
Peter Schiff briefly acknowledged Saylor’s move but still believes “averaging down” could lead to bigger losses.Falling Open Interest suggests risky traders are leaving, and the market is shifting toward more serious, long-term players.
#cryptooinsigts #CryptoNewss

In July 2025, Binance — the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange — launched a new yield-bearing product called RWUSD as part of its Binance Earn suite. Unlike typical tradeable tokens, RWUSD is a principal-protected, internal yield product designed to offer crypto users access to stable, predictable returns by tying rewards to real-world financial benchmarks. �
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🧠 What Is RWUSD?
RWUSD isn’t a traditional cryptocurrency or stablecoin. It functions as an internal ledger entry within Binance’s ecosystem that represents a user’s subscription to a yield-generating product. When a user deposits stablecoins (such as USDT or USDC) into RWUSD, Binance credits the equivalent amount of RWUSD at a 1:1 ratio to the user’s spot wallet. This balance then accrues rewards over time at a competitive annual percentage rate (APR). �
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Key Distinctions
Not a Stablecoin or Token: RWUSD cannot be traded on exchanges, transferred externally, or withdrawn on-chain — it exists only within Binance. �
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Not Ownership of Assets: Holding RWUSD does not give legal ownership of any underlying real-world assets (RWAs) or tokenized securities. �
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💰 How RWUSD Generates Yield
RWUSD’s yield is benchmark-linked rather than market price-dependent:
Binance benchmarks the product’s performance against yields from tokenized U.S. Treasury bills and other real-world assets.
The APR at launch was up to ~4.2%, with daily rewards distributed as additional RWUSD credits. �
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This structure aims to offer more consistent returns — similar to fixed-income products — without exposing users directly to market price volatility.
🛠 How it Works: Subscription & Redemption
Subscription
Users subscribe using USDT or USDC (availability may vary by region).
Binance issues RWUSD to users’ spot accounts with no subscription fees. �
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Redemption Options
Fast Redemption: Instant redemption to USDC with a small fee (e.g., ~0.1%).
Standard Redemption: A longer settlement period (e.g., ~3 days) with a lower fee (e.g., ~0.05%).
Regardless of initial stablecoin, redemption is done in USDC at 1:1. �
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🧾 Additional Utility
RWUSD isn’t just for passive yield; Binance has integrated it into other platform features:
✅ Collateral for Loans: RWUSD can be used as collateral for Binance VIP Loans, giving users liquidity options while still earning yield. �
✅ Margin and Futures Integration: More recently, Binance added RWUSD as a reward-bearing asset in futures margin products, meaning holders can earn yield even when using it to trade. �
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These utilities enhance the product’s versatility for traders and yield seekers alike.
💡 Strategic Implications
For Binance
RWUSD demonstrates Binance’s push into real-world asset (RWA) adoption, aligning crypto yield products with traditional finance returns. �
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By confining RWUSD to its ecosystem, Binance retains control over risk management and compliance.
For Users
Provides a relatively predictable yield alternative to volatile crypto staking or DeFi farming.
Especially relevant for conservative investors seeking steady returns without exiting the platform.
⚠️ Risks & Limitations
While RWUSD offers attractive features, there are key things to understand:
❗ Not Tradable or Withdrawable: RWUSD cannot be transferred to external wallets or traded like other tokens. �
❗ Yield Subject to Change: APR and product terms are set by Binance and may be adjusted. �
❗ No Direct Claim to Real Assets: Users benefit from yield benchmarks but lack legal claims to underlying tokenized securities. �
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📊 Final Thoughts
Binance’s RWUSD represents a growing trend in crypto: bridging real-world financial yields with digital asset platforms. By offering a stable, principal-protected yield product that integrates with margin and loan services, Binance is expanding options for both conservative investors and active traders. However, users should carefully understand its internal nature, limitations, and the fact that RWUSD is not a tradable or on-chain asset. #RWUSDT #cryptooinsigts #BinanceSquareTalks #MarketImpact #TrendingInvestments

Sui’s native token [SUI] continued to trade below the $1 mark on Wednesday, even as institutional access to the asset broadened following the launch of two separate staked SUI exchange-traded products in the U.S.
The muted price reaction came despite announcements from Canary Capital and Grayscale on 18 February. They unveiled investment vehicles designed to offer regulated exposure to SUI while capturing on-chain staking rewards.
At the time of writing, SUI was trading around $0.95, down more than 1.7% on the day. It was trading near its lowest levels since late 2023, according to TradingView data.
Two staked SUI products go live
On Wednesday, 18 February, Canary Capital announced the launch of the Canary Staked SUI ETF [SUIS], which began trading on Nasdaq. 
The fund provides spot exposure to SUI, the native token of the Sui Network, while also participating in the network’s proof-of-stake validation process. Net staking rewards are reflected directly in the fund’s net asset value.
According to Canary, the product is aimed at investors seeking regulated exposure to emerging Layer-1 networks.
On the same day, Grayscale also rolled out its own staked SUI product [GSUI], expanding its suite of single-asset crypto vehicles beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum. 
While structured differently from an ETF, the Grayscale product similarly allows investors to gain exposure to SUI alongside staking yield. It reinforces the firm’s longer-term view on proof-of-stake networks.
The near-simultaneous launches suggest rising institutional interest in Sui as an investable network, even as broader market sentiment remains cautious.
Institutional access widens as price stays under pressure
Despite the expansion in access, SUI’s price failed to respond positively to the news. The token has been locked in a steady downtrend since late 2025, falling from highs above $3 to below $1, with recent rallies repeatedly rejected.
Trading volume spiked briefly following the ETF announcements. Still, momentum quickly faded, indicating that the new products have yet to attract significant speculative inflows.
The lack of immediate upside may reflect the current macro backdrop and a broader shift toward long-term accumulation rather than short-term positioning. 
Staked products, in particular, tend to appeal more to allocators focused on yield and network fundamentals than to momentum-driven traders.
Final Summary
Canary’s SUIS and Grayscale’s GSUI expand regulated access to SUI with staking yield, signalling growing institutional product interest in the network.SUI still trading below $1 suggests the market is prioritizing broader risk conditions over ETF/ETP launches, keeping near-term price reaction muted.
#cryptooinsigts #CryptoNewss #suicoin

Crypto may seem quiet right now, but the money is still there. Funds are sitting in stablecoins, and investors aren’t in a rush. Is a big move underway?
Stablecoins are piling up on Binance
Stablecoin Reserves on Binance have gone up over the past year, now reaching about $47.5 billion, according to CryptoQuant. That’s a massive share of the total liquidity that is on exchanges right now.
While Binance’s reserves continued rising, other exchanges like OKX, Coinbase, and Bybit saw slower growth or remained mostly flat. This has allowed Binance to pull far ahead, now holding around 65% of all stablecoins available on exchanges.
Short-term flows show ups and downs, but capital keeps returning to Binance after brief outflows.
Most of this liquidity comes from Tether [USDT], with smaller contributions from Circle’s USD Coin [USDC].
Regulation could open doors
This didn’t happen at random or overnight. It’s taking place just as the U.S. prepares for a major overhaul that could influence the next phase of crypto big time.
CryptoQuantAccording to XWIN Research Japan, the total supply of ERC20 stablecoins has now crossed $150 billion, recovering since 2024 and nearing previous highs. Supply has climbed steadily into 2026, with capital entering the system… or at least keeping itself close by.
previously reported that Japan has overtaken Singapore as APAC’s largest local stablecoin hub.
Yen-linked JPYC supply rose to about $26.4 million and helped most of the region’s rebound to nearly $60 million. While dollar-backed tokens still dominate, the regional demand for currency-specific stablecoins is evident.
The GENIUS Act, passed in 2025, is expected to fully roll out after the 2026 midterm elections, with clear rules for stablecoins. Rising stablecoin supply has often come before major market rallies, so perhaps good times are ahead.
Final Summary
Investors are preparing early for the next crypto market cycle.Stablecoin regulation after the 2026 U.S. midterm elections could unlock the next big move.
#Binance #StablecoinNews #cryptooinsigts

As many retail investors begin to lose confidence, the United States Government is drawing attention for its massive Bitcoin holdings.
As of the 17th February, Bitcoin has fallen 1.4% in the past 24 hours and is trading near $67,996.
Over the past month, it has lost more than 28% of its value and has failed several times to rise above the key $70,000 level. This has made many investors nervous.
However, data from Arkham Intelligence shows something surprising. Despite the market panic, the U.S. government still holds about 328,372 BTC, worth around $22.5 billion. 
Remarking on which, Arkham noted, 
“The US Government is bullish on Bitcoin.”
What’s behind this shift?
Under U.S. President Donald Trump, the country has taken a more supportive approach.
The U.S. has started treating Bitcoin [BTC] as a strategic asset and has made plans to store its holdings in a permanent Digital Asset Stockpile.
Data from Bitbo shows that the U.S. now holds more Bitcoin than any other country, followed by China and Ukraine.
Meanwhile, according to Chainalysis, India ranked first in crypto adoption in 2025 for the third year in a row. This means millions of Indians are using crypto. However, the rules around it are still unclear.
This issue was recently discussed in the Rajya Sabha during the Union Budget 2026–27 debate. MP Raghav Chadha criticized the government for earning money from crypto users without giving them clear legal protection.
Thus, while India leads in user numbers, the U.S. is focusing on building strong institutions around crypto.
Institutional interests in Bitcoin also rise
At the same time, interest in Bitcoin ETFs is growing again.
On the 15th of February, ETFs recorded $15.1 million in inflows, pushing their total value close to $100 billion since launch. This shows that big investors are still confident in Bitcoin.
In simple terms, while prices may look weak today, the biggest players are thinking about tomorrow. 
However, it’s important to note that the excitement at the start of 2026 has now cooled down. A new report from CoinShares shows that crypto investment products have seen money leave the market for four weeks in a row.
Therefore, it is not yet clear whether this phase is just a short “crypto winter” or a necessary correction before the next rise. What is clear is that crypto is now a part of a serious global financial strategy.
Final Summary
Under President Donald Trump, the U.S. is shifting from doubt to a strategic approach toward Bitcoin.By holding billions in seized Bitcoin, the U.S. has quietly built one of the world’s largest digital asset reserves.
#CryptoNewss #cryptooinsigts #TRUMP

Liquidity is drying up across the market, and the stablecoin market cap makes it clear. Nearly $10 billion has been erased since the 2026 cycle began, underscoring growing investor caution.
Zooming in, Ethereum [ETH] tells a similar story. It’s the most liquid chain, holding over 50% of stablecoin dominance, yet it’s still down around 6% on the year, further proof that the crypto market is tightening up.
The impact is clear. DeFiLlama shows total value locked (TVL) is down $20 billion, back to pre-election levels, signaling a clear pullback in liquidity and indicating that capital just isn’t flowing into DeFi like it used to.
Overall, low liquidity is a major factor behind the crypto market’s cautious mood. Against that backdrop, news of the Federal Reserve injecting $16 billion in liquidity this week was enough to spark a market frenzy.
What makes the timing even more interesting is that the injection comes right after recent macro data, like the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI), showed cooler inflation, pushing the Fed to step in and add fresh liquidity.
According to AMBCrypto, this is a much-needed lifeline for the crypto market. Liquidity has been pulling back sharply, and naturally, fresh capital could help boost markets while creating new opportunities for investors.
The bigger picture? This injection also ties into another key development.
Crypto market signals rare BTC accumulation opportunity
Zoom out, and Gold (XAU) is still up around 14% so far this year.
Even with the recent sell-offs, it’s only down 12% from its late January peak at $5.5k. Meanwhile, Bitcoin [BTC] has taken a larger hit, correcting 22% over the same period, which has pushed the BTC/Gold ratio even lower.
The result? The monthly BTC/Gold RSI has hit an 11-year generational bottom. In fact, for the first time, the ratio has printed 7 straight red monthly candles, showing an extreme level of relative underperformance.
Naturally, crypto market analysts are calling this a rare Bitcoin opportunity.
What makes it even more interesting is that it aligns with the $16 billion liquidity injection, giving bulls a potential edge to spark a rally in risk assets as sentiment slowly recovers from the “extreme” fear zone.
Moreover, low liquidity in the crypto market means even modest inflows could turn bullish. Still, fundamentals remain crucial before price action reflects it. According to AMBCrypto, the BTC/Gold ratio may be the catalyst to spark movement.
Final Summary
Stablecoins are down, and DeFi TVL has dropped $20 billion, showing capital is pulling back, and the crypto market remains cautious.The BTC/Gold ratio hit an 11-year generational low, aligning with the Fed’s $16 billion liquidity injection, setting up a potential Bitcoin accumulation zone.
#Fed #cryptooinsigts #CryptoNewss

The world’s largest asset manager has unveiled plans to transform Ethereum’s staking rewards into a mainstream investment product.
In an updated SEC filing for its proposed iShares Staked Ethereum Trust, BlackRock explained the costs investors will pay for using its staking service. 
The proposed ETF will charge a 0.25% annual sponsor fee, but for the first year, this will be reduced to 0.12% on the first $2.5 billion in assets.
This discounted rate is meant to attract early investors and quickly build scale. However, this is only part of the cost. BlackRock will also take 18% of the staking rewards generated from Ethereum [ETH].
Unlike the sponsor fee, which applies to total assets, this staking fee comes directly from the rewards. When service provider costs are added, investors face a layered fee structure. They must calculate their actual net returns instead of relying solely on headline figures.
Other details of BlackRock’s Staked Ethereum ETF
Beyond pricing, BlackRock is also managing how much of its Ethereum will be staked, with the ETF planning to stake between 70% and 90% of its holdings.
This allocation is designed to balance income generation with operational flexibility. The staked portion earns rewards that gradually increase the fund’s Net Asset Value, while the remaining 10% to 30% stays unstaked to meet redemptions and cover expenses.
Since unstaking Ethereum can take days or even weeks, keeping some assets liquid helps avoid delays and liquidity stress during periods of heavy withdrawals.
Remarking on the same, an analyst noted,
“If approved, this bridges traditional capital with native crypto yield mechanics inside a compliant wrapper.”
Grayscale started this race
While BlackRock’s move is significant, Grayscale had set the precedent on the 6th of  October 2025. Its Ethereum Staking ETF became the first to distribute staking rewards directly to investors in cash.
Echoing similar sentiments, another X user added,
“GRAYSCALE BECOMES FIRST U.S. SPOT $ETH ETF ISSUER TO DISTRIBUTE STAKING REWARDS TO SHAREHOLDERS.”
In January 2026, the fund paid around $0.083 per share, totaling more than $9 million.
Interestingly, this competition is unfolding alongside renewed institutional interest in crypto assets. 
What’s happening with ETH at the moment?
Ethereum ETFs have recently attracted close to $50 million in daily inflows, with BlackRock’s ETHA and Grayscale’s funds leading the trend. 
This coincided with Ethereum trading at $2,018.32 after a hike of 2.29% in the past 24 hours, at press time. However, demand is still weak. Despite support from staking and ETF inflows, short-term trading remains unstable.
Nearly $3 billion in short positions and rising Open Interest show that many traders are using leverage, increasing the risk of a sharp move in either direction.
Therefore, if prices rise quickly, short sellers will be forced to exit, driving ETH toward $3,000. But if market liquidity tightens, buyers may get trapped, causing prices to fall again.
For now, Ethereum feels like a coiled spring. A big move is coming, and it will depend on whether real buying demand finally outweighs selling pressure.
Final Summary
Staking 70% to 90% of holdings shows BlackRock is prioritizing yield while still protecting liquidity for redemptions.Grayscale’s earlier payouts proved that staking ETFs can work, making competition in this space more intense.
#Ethereum #cryptooinsigts #CryptoNewss

The Official Trump [TRUMP] memecoin was down 95.4% from its all-time high. A recent AMBCrypto report highlighted the imbalance between $3.57 and $4.09 on the daily chart.
On Saturday, the 14th of February, TRUMP bounced into this supply zone, reaching $3.64. Since then, it has shed 7.14% and was trading at $3.38 at the time of writing.
It appeared likely that the price would continue its descent below the $3 round-number support.
The 6.33 TRUMP token unlock can add to the selling pressure on the memecoin.
Trump-backed World Liberty Financial was facing an investigation into a $500 million foreign investment linked to the UAE, which did little to improve TRUMP’s optics.
Add to it the strong short-term selling pressure on Bitcoin [BTC], and it was clear that the Official Trump token prices were highly likely to continue their longer-term downtrend.
Gauging TRUMP’s reaction at the $3.6 supply zone
The daily imbalance and supply zone highlighted earlier saw an immediate rejection of TRUMP prices over the past three days.
Highlighted in white on the hourly chart above, the TRUMP structure has shifted bearishly after this rejection. Using a set of Fibonacci retracement and extension levels illustrated the path ahead in the coming days.
The second rejection from $3.58, the 78.6% retracement level (cyan), meant that the southward extension levels down to $3.07 were the immediate targets.
The OBV on the 1-hour timeframe was not bearish. In fact, it has been trending higher over the past week, though it saw a dip over the past two days.
Meanwhile, the RSI’s descent below neutral 50 hinted at a momentum shift.
Traders shouldn’t be fooled by the OBV’s movement over the past week. The higher timeframe bias remained firmly bearish.
Moreover, the short-term price structure made it highly likely that the memecoin will fall to $3.29 and all the way to $3.07 in the coming days.
Final Summary
TRUMP token prices bounced to $3.64 last week. It surpassed the  $3.58 local highs and the OBV that was trending higher on the 1-hour timeframe.Traders and investors should not be fooled by this seeming influx of buying pressure and remember that the long and short-term bias remained bearish.
#TRUMP #OBV #CryptoNewss #cryptooinsigts

Wintermute, one of the top crypto market makers, has jumped on the tokenized gold trend and expects the market to grow threefold by the end of the year. 
The firm unveiled support for tokenized gold trading, starting with Tether Gold and Paxos Gold, on its over-the-counter (OTC) desk for institutional players. This marks the first of its kind, signaling growing traction in the segment.
For Wintermute CEO Evgeny Gaevoy, the on-chain gold boom could follow the path of the foreign exchange market boom. 
“We’re watching gold undergo the same infrastructure evolution that turned foreign exchange into the world’s largest market.”
He added, 
“Gold is now following that playbook, and we expect the tokenized gold market to reach $15 billion in 2026 as institutional adoption accelerates.”
Will tokenized gold triple in 2026?
Currently, the overall market cap of the on-chain gold market is about $5 billion, according to Coingecko data. At $15 billion, that would imply a 3x market growth by the end of the year. 
According to the market maker, the segment’s explosive traction is already evident. Wintermute believes that the tokenized gold market rivaled the top five traditional ETFs tracking physical gold in trading volume in Q4 2025. 
The segment, led by Tether Gold [XAUT] and Paxos Gold [PAXG], hit $126 billion in trading volume in the last quarter, outpacing the top five traditional gold ETFs for the first time. 

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Will the momentum overshadow BTC?
However, the growth is now being questioned by some analysts. For the unfamiliar, tokenized gold is a token that allows one to gain exposure to physical gold with additional advantages. It is backed by physical gold and supports 24/7 liquidity, instant settlement, and one can buy even small amounts (divisible). 
These features make it a welcome upgrade to the traditional bullion storage or ETF wrappers. According to a pseudonymous analyst, TXMC, the challenges of traditional gold are what makes BTC viable and attractive. 
Hence, the question – Will the tokenized gold boom dent BTC’s traction? 
He implored, 
“For ages now, a main story has been that BTC beats gold on divisibility, transportability, and being digital rather than analog. What happens to those advantages if fully backed, tokenized gold products gain traction and are highly liquid?”
In fact, Gaevoy recently told CNBC that the current market weakness didn’t drive capital out of crypto. Instead, the money “repositioned to tokenized gold.”
It remains to be seen whether BTC will trade as a safe haven again or if tokenized gold will derail it.
Final Summary
Wintermute CEO projected that the on-chain gold market cap could grow 3x by the end of the year to $15 billion.Tokenized gold hit $126 billion in Q4 2025, rivaling major traditional gold ETFs for the first time. 

#Wintermute #CryptoNewss #cryptooinsigts

Myx Finance [MYX] has faced massive losses in February. In fact, a recent report noted that MYX was one of the biggest weekly losers, dropping 66% between 7-14 February.
This bearish run has since continued, with MYX prices below $2. The bulls were able to put up a brief fight at the psychological round number support, but it was only a matter of time before the sellers overran the level.
The rising Open Interest and falling prices showed that market participants were convinced of further losses – An expectation that has come true.
At the time of writing, MYX was trading at $1.289. A short-term bullish divergence could offer the perpetuals DEX’s native utility token some respite from selling.
The down-only MYX path
Over the past 24 hours, the altcoin market cap excluding Ethereum [ETH] was down 0.5%. During this time, MYX fell by a remarkable 27.8%. Bitcoin [BTC] was down only 1.34%, while ETH climbed 0.63%.
The pace of MYX selling and the high spot volume meant the trend was extremely bearish. It might not be a good idea to try to catch the local bottom and go long, planning on a respite rally.
The $1 support level from September 2025 could be the next MYX price target.
Failure to hold the $5 support left behind a giant imbalance. However, it is unlikely to get filled or even tested anytime soon.
In the next few hours of trading, a price bounce might be possible. The Awesome Oscillator and the price made a bullish divergence too.
The hourly imbalance (white) at $1.4 and the bearish breaker block at $1.5 are likely to act as stern supply zones in case of a price bounce.
Final Summary
Myx Finance token’s price action has been dominated by ruthless bears in February.A price drop to $1 is likely soon, but we might get a brief price bounce towards $1.4.

#CryptoNewss #MYX #cryptooinsigts

A crypto-funded super PAC has begun intervening in Democratic House primaries in Illinois, targeting candidates who previously supported state-level digital asset regulations, according to campaign filings reviewed this week.
Political advertising inquiry forms submitted to Chicago television station WGN9 show that Fairshake has booked ads tied to Illinois’ 7th Congressional District, naming state Rep. La Shawn Ford, who is running in a crowded Democratic primary. 
The filings list Fairshake as the sponsor and reference national policy issues, including jobs and the economy, confirming the group’s direct involvement in the race.
The development was first reported by Politico, which said Fairshake is preparing seven-figure ad buys in multiple Illinois Democratic primaries as part of its early 2026 election strategy.
Filings confirm early primary intervention
The WGN9 inquiry forms, dated mid-February, provide documentary evidence that Fairshake is moving ahead of the general election cycle, placing advertising during the primary phase rather than waiting until November. 

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While the documents do not specify whether the ads are positive or negative, they establish that Fairshake is actively targeting candidates based on prior legislative records.

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Ford is listed by Stand With Crypto as “somewhat against” the industry, a rating tied to his vote on Illinois’ SB 1797, a state law passed in August 2025 that imposed new compliance and consumer-protection requirements on digital asset firms.
State crypto votes become federal liabilities
Politico reported that Fairshake is also targeting Illinois state Sen. Robert Peters, another Democratic candidate who backed the same state-level legislation and is running for an open House seat. 
In a statement cited by the outlet, Fairshake said lawmakers who supported what it called “draconian rules” risk undermining U.S. competitiveness by encouraging a patchwork of state-by-state regulation.
Taken together, the filings and reported ad commitments suggest that votes on state crypto bills are increasingly being used as a filter for federal office, particularly in Democratic primaries where crypto policy has become a point of differentiation.
Part of a broader national push
The Illinois ad buys form part of a wider effort by Fairshake to shape the 2026 congressional map. 
Politico previously reported that the super PAC plans to spend $1.5 million against Rep. Al Green [D-Texas], a vocal industry critic, while backing pro-crypto candidates in other races.
Fairshake is funded primarily by major crypto industry players, including Coinbase, Ripple, and Andreessen Horowitz. The group has disclosed a war chest of roughly $190 million heading into the 2026 cycle.
The timing of the Illinois intervention coincides with renewed efforts in Washington to pass a comprehensive federal framework for digital assets, amid ongoing disputes over whether oversight should sit primarily at the state or federal level.
Final Summary
Fairshake’s Illinois ad buys show how state-level crypto votes are increasingly shaping federal primary races.The filings signal a shift toward earlier, more targeted political enforcement as the industry pushes for national crypto legislation.
#US #CryptoNewss #cryptooinsigts

Japan-based hotel chain and Bitcoin treasury company, Metaplanet, reported a net loss of $619 million for the Q4 2025 period, according to the firm’s earnings report. 
However, it clarified that the loss was due to the devaluation of its Bitcoin holdings, adding that the decline didn’t have any direct impact on its operational cash flows. 
After the October crash and sustained bearish pressure, BTC slipped from $126K to $80K, closing the quarter at a 23% loss. At the peak of October, the firm had an unrealized profit of $644 million on its BTC holdings.  
However, BTC broke below $70K in 2026, doubling its Q4 unrealized loss to over $1.2 billion. Beyond the BTC devaluation, other sections of the firm posted positive growth. 
On the annual revenue front, Metaplanet saw a 738% growth, hitting 1.06 billion Yen ($6.9 million) in 2025.
Over the same period, operating profit jumped to 6.3 billion Yen ($41 million) – A 1,695% surge from $2.28 million in the previous year. 
It projected that it could scale its 2026 revenue by 80%  to 16 billion Yen ($104 million).
But can it sustain its Bitcoin plan if the price drops further? 
Metaplanet’s $500M safeguard
Unlike Strategy, which has over $8 billion in debt obligations, Metaplanet has only $355 million in outstanding debt. However, the key issue would be its crypto holdings value dropping below its enterprise value (mNAV below 1). 
In such a scenario, the firm can’t sell stocks to buy more Bitcoin [BTC] and instead will opt for a share buyback.
According to Metaplanet, it has secured a $500 million credit line with its BTC holdings as collateral, for buybacks if the market crash deepens from current levels. 
That said, the firm reiterated its target of owning 1% of the total BTC supply. Currently, Metaplanet holds 35K BTC and plans to expand it to 100K BTC by the end of this year. By 2027, it aims to reach 210,00 BTC. 
However, it did not fully commit to the above Bitcoin plan, citing market volatility and a broader rout that may make capital-raising strategies challenging. 

Metaplanet stock jumps 5%
Following the earnings report, Metaplanet stock [MTPLF] surged 5.6% to $2.26, underscoring bullish sentiment in the treasury firm despite BTC’s weakness.
During the Monday trading session, BTC dropped about 1%, underscoring that Metaplanet stock shrugged off the $619 million net loss update. 
Final Summary 
Metaplanet’s $619 million paper loss stemmed from BTC’s 2025 price meltdown, and it has since doubled to over $1.2 billion as of February. Metaplanet stock soared 5% after the earnings report as traders shrugged off the Q4 loss. 
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Over $30 billion worth of Solana [SOL] is currently staked, earning yield. Until now, however, that capital has been largely excluded from DeFi activity.
Notably, Jupiter, Solana’s leading DEX aggregator, has launched native staking as collateral. The feature is now live on Jupiter Lend, unlocking a significant pool of capital
Liquidity expansion enters a new phase
Staked SOL can now be used as collateral without the need to unstake, improving capital efficiency. By collateralizing staked tokens, yield remains intact while fresh liquidity enters the market.
This development could significantly increase available liquidity across the Solana ecosystem. More collateral means more borrowing, and more borrowing means more trading activity.
Solana may be on the verge of reigniting cooling volumes. According to the recent Volume Bubble Map data, Sol trading activity was flashing cooling signals.

Network activity is slowly reacting
The impact is already visible on Solana on-chain metrics.
Over the last few hours, the recent sharp drop in the number of Active Addresses has started to flatten. Participation is gaining momentum, and traders are returning.
Liquidity typically drives engagement, and in turn, engagement fuels volatility. This sequence now appears to be unfolding in real time.”
Whales position early
Order distribution data shows a large share of activity coming from SOL whales.
That detail matters. When large players position ahead of structural liquidity changes, it often signals strategic intent. Whales move early. Retail follows later.
Their dominance increases the probability of momentum expansion.

$80 demand zone faces the test
On the daily chart, SOL is testing a key demand zone around $80. That level aligns with pennant support. The confluence strengthens its importance.
If liquidity expands and whale activity persists, the $80 zone could act as a reversal platform. However, if it fails, the structure could weaken and create more room for a further bearish run.
Therefore, Solana’s fundamentals and positioning are improving. The token price is consolidating, and liquidity is being unlocked. Solana now stands at a critical inflection point, with a reversal appearing increasingly likely

Final Summary
Jupiter enables native staked SOL as collateral, unlocking $30 billion in capital.Whale orders and active addresses surge as SOL tests $80 support.

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RAY surged over 11% in 24 hours to $0.69 as trading volume exploded more than 200%, signaling a sudden shift in participation. 
Buyers stepped in aggressively and pushed the price away from recent compression. Volume reached $60.5M, which dwarfs prior sessions and confirms real engagement. 
Raydium’s [RAY]  price did not grind higher slowly. Instead, it expanded decisively. That matters because expansion phases often precede structural tests. 
However, volume alone does not guarantee continuation. Traders now watch whether this surge reflects sustained conviction or short-term rotation. 
Still, such a sharp spike in activity changes market tone quickly. It forces sidelined participants to reassess positioning while volatility begins to rise again.
Will the breakout above descending resistance hold?
RAY has now broken above its multi-month descending resistance line after months of lower highs. Price reclaimed that falling trendline near the $0.65 region and now trades around $0.684. 
This shift alters structure. For months, sellers defended that slope consistently. Now, buyers challenge it. 
However, structure alone does not confirm reversal. Horizontal resistance still sits at $0.857, while stronger supply waits near $1.287.
 Meanwhile, $0.543 remains critical support if momentum fades. The breakout marks a structural inflection point. 
Yet continuation depends on sustained follow-through above the reclaimed trendline. Without that, the move risks turning into a liquidity sweep rather than a durable reversal.

The RSI rebounded sharply from oversold territory and now hovers near 46. Previously, the oscillator dipped close to 30, reflecting heavy downside pressure. 
Such exhaustion phases often precede relief rallies. Now, RSI trends upward gradually instead of spiking into overbought extremes. 
This behavior suggests rebuilding strength rather than overheating. However, RSI still sits below the 50 midpoint. 
Bulls must reclaim that zone to confirm stronger expansion. Until then, momentum remains transitional.
Has aggressive buying already cooled?
The 90-day Spot Taker CVD has shifted from buyer dominance to neutral. Earlier, aggressive taker buys drove price upward and supported expansion. 
Now, that dominance fades. CVD flattening indicates balance between market buyers and sellers. 
Aggressive demand no longer accelerates. That shift introduces caution. Breakouts require sustained pressure from active buyers. 
When CVD neutralizes, upside momentum often slows. However, neutrality does not imply immediate reversal. 
Instead, it signals a pause in intensity. If buyers reassert dominance, continuation could follow. Conversely, prolonged neutrality may invite selling pressure near resistance levels.

Rising exchange inflows hint at profit-taking
Recent spot netflow turned positive, showing roughly $572K entering exchanges. Inflows mean traders deposit tokens to centralized platforms. 
This behavior often precedes selling activity. During rallies, inflows can reflect profit-taking. Therefore, this metric introduces distribution risk into the equation. 
Earlier outflows suggested holding behavior. Now, deposits increase while price trades near $0.69. The alignment raises short-term caution. 
However, the inflow magnitude remains modest relative to prior spikes seen above $3M historically. 
Traders should monitor whether inflows accelerate further. Sustained deposits could pressure price near resistance.

Open Interest expands as leverage returns
Open Interest jumped 17.81% to $5.14M alongside the price surge. Rising price combined with rising OI often signals fresh positioning. 
Traders appear to enter new leveraged contracts rather than simply close shorts. That dynamic increases volatility potential. 
If price continues higher, leveraged longs may amplify gains. However, crowded positioning also raises liquidation risk. 
A pullback could trigger forced exits quickly. Therefore, OI expansion supports the breakout narrative but also heightens instability. Derivatives activity now plays a larger role in short-term direction.
To sum up, Raydium shows early structural improvement after breaking descending resistance with strong volume. 
However, neutral CVD and rising exchange inflows temper enthusiasm. Fresh leverage enters aggressively, which increases volatility risk. 
If buyers reclaim $0.857 decisively, continuation toward higher supply zones becomes likely. 
Until then, the breakout faces its first conviction test, and sustainability depends on renewed aggressive demand rather than short-term speculation.
Final Summary
Raydium’s structural shift could extend higher if buyers defend reclaimed resistance zones convincingly.However, rising exchange deposits and growing leverage could quickly destabilize short-term upside continuation.
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ZCash experienced high volatility on the price charts in recent weeks.
AMBCrypto reported that the defense of the $187 level was a crucial development. This level was an important retracement support level on the weekly timeframe.
Zooming in, the past few days’ trading saw ZEC rally beyond $300.
Following Bitcoin’s [BTC] rejection at $$70.9k on Sunday, the 15th of February, ZEC has slipped back below the $300 psychological support, as well as the 4-hour timeframe’s imbalance at this area.
It was expected that ZCash [ZEC] bulls had the short-term strength to drive prices to $360, but at the same time, AMBCrypto had warned in an earlier report that Bitcoin [BTC] weakness could see selling pressure on ZEC.
The short and long-term price situation has been laid out thus far.
The Spot selling pressure remained prevalent, as the Spot Taker CVD showed with its taker sell-dominant reading.
But why did ZCash begin its immense rally in September 2025? What conditions need to align for ZEC bulls to repeat the feat?
A closer look at the ZCash onchain trends
The privacy coin narrative seized greater and greater mindshare beginning in August last year. It grew wildly popular in October. This saw an increased total transfer, as the unshielded transactions data above showed.
It also increased privacy-focused transactions, as the shielded stats show.
Shielded transactions encrypt transaction details such as sender, receiver, and amount, using zero-knowledge proofs.
The percentage of shielded transactions remained at around 14.5%-19.6% between April and July 2025. It reached local zeniths of 26.3% and 26.7% in August and October, respectively.
Combined with the growing privacy narrative and increased ZEC usage, the percentage increase might appear small. However, it still represents a vast swathe of users flocking to the network.
Interestingly, the shielded supply, or the ZEC in the privacy-preserving Sapling and Orchard pools, was at 3.2 million in June 2025. By November, it had grown to 5 million, where it remained at the time of writing.
Like BTC, ZEC also has a fixed max supply of 21 million. Hence, 5 million represents 30.24% of the circulating supply, a dramatic growth from November 2024, when the figure was 11.25%.
It is likely that the 2024 halving and the narrative shift, followed by the sizeable increase in shielded usage, are the only fundamental changes to ZCash over the past year. Spot ETF offeringscould also change the landscape.
Final Summary
ZCash experienced a massive shift in optics last year, but its use case remained the same, while user and investor appeal soared.In a way, ZCash was a lot like Bitcoin, which has become easier to use (example, Lightning Network) and invest in (spot ETFs) but remained fundamentally the same.
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