Bitcoin pops then drops as Supreme Court strikes down Trump tariffs As has been typical in crypto markets of late, even the most modest move higher was met with immediate selling. The U.S. Supreme Court struck down President Trump's tariffs. The news quickly sent bitcoin higher by about 2% to above $68,000, but the gains proved fleeting, with BTC quickly returning to the $67,000 level. Earlier Friday, #US . economic data showed slower than expected economic growth alongside higher than hoped inflation. The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday struck down President Trump's tariff regime in a 6-3 decision. "No President has invoked the statute to impose any tariffs, let alone tariffs of this magnitude and scope," the court ruling said. #crypto #Binance $ETH
🚨 $490M BET ON BITCOIN PUTS AT $40K, MASSIVE DOWNSIDE HEDGE BEFORE EXPIRY
📊 Bitcoin put options at the $40,000 strike have surged to around $490 million in notional value, signaling a major wave of downside hedging by traders.
⚠️ The concentration of these bearish bets ahead of the February 27 expiry shows the market is actively preparing for a potential volatility spike.
🔍 Open interest data highlights a strong cluster of puts at $40K, indicating this level is seen as a key risk zone by derivatives players.
🧠 Despite the bearish protection, call options still outnumber puts overall, meaning traders are hedging risk rather than fully turning bearish.
📉 Large put positioning typically reflects institutional risk management, not panic, as funds protect portfolios against sharp downside scenarios.
🚨 Overall, this massive options setup suggests the market is entering a high-tension phase where traders expect volatility — not stability — in the near term.
The total crypto market cap (TOTAL) maintained a decline, led by Bitcoin (BTC). On the altcoin front, Optimism (OP) is leading the decline with a 14% drop nearing ATL. Why Is The Crypto Market Down Today? The total crypto market cap (TOTAL) maintained a decline, led by Bitcoin (BTC). On the altcoin front, Optimism (OP) is leading the decline with a 14% drop nearing ATL. In the news today:- YZi Labs, formerly Binance Labs, accused asset manager 10X Capital of failing to comply with US securities disclosure requirements. The allegation centers on claims that 10X did not properly disclose ownership stakes as required under SEC rules. Gemini has parted ways with its CFO, CLO, and COO amid broader operational cutbacks and workforce reductions. The announcement extended the company’s stock decline, raising fresh concerns about the exchange’s long-term outlook. The Crypto Market Loses The total crypto market cap fell $25 billion in the past 24 hours, now standing at $2.28 trillion. The market sits just below the $2.30 trillion level. Volatility remains subdued, yet bearish sentiment continues to weigh on digital assets across the broader cryptocurrency market.
TOTAL lacks clear directional momentum despite the release of Federal Reserve meeting minutes from Jan. 27-28. The muted reaction signals cautious investor positioning. If downside pressure persists, the crypto market cap could retest $2.28 trillion, reinforcing short-term consolidation near current support levels. #crypto #Spot $BTC $XRP
You guys comparing Fogo to Solana, but believe me this comparison is shallow!!
Fogo has no interest in achieving better transaction speeds. Instead, it is aimed at improving the worst component of SVM chains which is client fragmentation. The fact that it selects Firedancer as the standard and validator performance lets go some of the theoretical decentralization in favor of predictable and reliable performance. Fogo targets less than 50ms block times and predictable processing of order books, liquidations, and institutional-style DeFi, which it has never actually attained successfully.
THAT IS MARKET STRUCTURE ENGINEERING AT ANOTHER LEVEL 🔥
Crypto market showing mixed movement after recent volatility Bitcoin holding key support zone while altcoins remain unstable Market sentiment: Neutral to slightly bullish 🪙 Bitcoin & Ethereum BTC consolidating near major resistance, breakout possible if volume increases ETH showing slow recovery as buyers defend support levels Analysts watching liquidity zones for next big move #crypto #altcoins
XRP outruns bitcoin, ether after investors piled into the recent crash XRP is outperforming bitcoin and ether following signs of dip buying during recent crash. XRP's price has risen 38% since lows reached during the Feb. 6 crash. The bitcoin-beating rally follows an exodus of coins from Binance, a sign of accumulation following the price. #crypto #CPIWatch $XRP