In the volatile world of cryptocurrencies, the term 'bear market' is often mentioned, but few new investors truly understand its implications. Many entered the market in 2020-2021, or in 2024-2025, periods of euphoric rises, and have not experienced the intense bearish phases that have marked the history of cryptos. This article, inspired by a detailed thread on X (formerly Twitter), aims to demystify what a true bear market is, its consequences on prices, projects, and investor psychology, while providing advice on how to prepare for it.
Messari published the fourth quarter 2025 report for BNB Chain, indicating that the market capitalization of BNB reached 118.9 billion dollars by the end of the year, representing an annual increase of 17.8%, making it the third largest cryptocurrency asset. The average daily transaction volume in Q4 increased by 30.4% quarter-over-quarter to reach 17.3 million transactions, while the number of daily active addresses rose to 2.6 million. RWA has become the main growth engine, with a total on-chain value reaching 2 billion dollars, an increase of 228% compared to the previous quarter and 555% year-over-year, just behind Ethereum. The market capitalization of stablecoins increased by 9.2% quarter-over-quarter to reach 15.2 billion dollars, and the DeFi TVL stands at 6.6 billion dollars, of which PancakeSwap accounts for 33.5%.
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The suiUSDe supported by Ethena was launched on the main network of Sui, thus becoming the first 'synthetic dollar' token of the network. SUI Group created a new yield vault suiUSDe on Ember Protocol of a certain exchange platform, injecting 10 million dollars.
U.S. Retail Sales came in below expectations, signaling a potential slowdown in consumer spending. Markets are now reassessing growth expectations, and risk assets could see increased volatility as investors price in softer economic momentum.
For crypto, weaker macro data can sometimes translate into increased liquidity expectations, which may support risk-on assets if monetary easing narratives strengthen. Watch the next inflation and Fed signals closely. The macro trend is setting the tone. #USRetailSalesMissForecast
90% of crypto portfolios are poorly constructed. Here is the right allocation.
Many investors are looking for the 'perfect portfolio.' In reality, the right composition depends above all on a simple question: what is your risk tolerance level? A balanced portfolio is not one that copies an influencer, but one that corresponds to your psychology in the face of market fluctuations.
Investors can be classified into three main profiles: Defensive profile: priority on stability Balanced profile: seeking growth with controlled risk
The Ethereum Foundation is currently funding the non-profit organization for cryptographic security Security Alliance (SEAL), with the aim of "tracking and dismantling" crypto thieves and other attackers using social engineering targeting Ethereum users. SEAL announced on Monday that after requesting at the end of last year for the Ethereum Foundation to fund a security engineer, both parties have jointly launched the "Trillion Security Plan," aimed at closely monitoring the development of wallet theft tools and preventing large-scale attacks. SEAL stated that the foundation is currently funding a security engineer whose "unique mission" is to collaborate with SEAL's intelligence team to jointly combat wallet theft tools targeting Ethereum users.
Binance launches Alpha Box, a new airdrop mechanism bringing together several projects in a single event. The principle is simple: you exchange your Binance Alpha Points to participate and receive tokens from one of the partner projects.
What changes for us users? • A single event brings together multiple projects at once • Allows for airdrops to be distributed to more users • More opportunities in a single participation
🗓 First event: February 11, 2026 • The participation threshold automatically decreases every 5 minutes until the rewards are exhausted
📍 How to participate?
1. Open the Binance app 2. Profile → More services → Alpha Events → Airdrop 3. Select Alpha Box 4. Click Claim and confirm
🎁 If your participation is validated, you will receive an airdrop of tokens from one of the projects present in the box.
A new multi-project airdrop format that could quickly become a regular appointment for opportunity hunters.
Bitcoin: public companies strengthen their positions with nearly $93 million in purchases
According to Odaily, based on data from SoSoValue, at 8:30 AM Eastern Time on February 9, 2026, the total net weekly amount of bitcoin purchases by publicly traded companies (excluding mining companies) reached $92.83 million, a decrease of 24.5% compared to the previous week. Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) announced on February 9 that it had invested $90 million (an increase of 19.5% compared to the previous week), purchasing 1,142 bitcoins at a price of $78,815 each, bringing its total bitcoin holdings to 714,644.
According to ChainCatcher, cited by Golden Ten Data, the president of the Federal Reserve, Bostic, stated that the volatility of employment data is another reason why the Fed remains cautious.
During the afternoon session in the United States, the price of bitcoin rose by more than 3% from the day's low, reaching $70,800. Wall Street firm Bernstein reiterated its price target of $150,000 for bitcoin by the end of the year. Cryptocurrency-related stocks generally advanced, with one exchange recording a 14% increase and another an 8% rise.
The Binance SAFU Fund: the internal insurance that protects users
Binance is not the origin of the term "SAFU". Here’s what really happened: During certain unexpected (or planned) maintenance, Changpeng Zhao (CZ), former CEO of Binance, used to reassure users by tweeting: "Funds are safe." In 2018, a content creator named Bizonacci published a video on YouTube titled "Funds Are Safu". The video quickly went viral and became a popular meme in the crypto community. Since then, the phrase "Funds are SAFU" is commonly used to mean that funds are safe.
OpenAI in trouble? What the AI battle also means for crypto
Since the launch of ChatGPT in 2022, OpenAI has established itself as the most emblematic company of the artificial intelligence revolution. However, behind this technological dominance lies a more complex reality: explosive growth, but massive financial pressure, increased competition, and accelerated transformation of the sector. Impressive growth... but extremely costly OpenAI is projected to generate about 20 billion dollars in revenue by 2025, a spectacular figure for a still young company. But this growth comes with colossal investments.
OpenAI in trouble? What the AI battle also means for crypto
Since the launch of ChatGPT in 2022, OpenAI has established itself as the most emblematic company of the artificial intelligence revolution. However, behind this technological dominance lies a more complex reality: explosive growth, but massive financial pressure, increased competition, and accelerated transformation of the sector. Impressive growth... but extremely costly OpenAI is projected to generate about 20 billion dollars in revenue by 2025, a spectacular figure for a still young company. But this growth comes with colossal investments.
Do you want to start a new trade? Read this first: Most traders do not lose because the markets are rigged. They lose because they risk their capital without truly understanding what they are doing. Charts seem simple. Indicators appear effective. But the real challenge of trading is neither technical nor mathematical. It is psychological.
Capital is not income. It is your survival tool. Your trading capital is not money to 'make work.'
Do you want to start a new trade? Read this first: Most traders do not lose because the markets are rigged. They lose because they risk their capital without truly understanding what they are doing. Charts seem simple. Indicators appear effective. But the real challenge of trading is neither technical nor mathematical. It is psychological.
Capital is not income. It is your survival tool. Your trading capital is not money to 'make work.'
Crypto Market Update: The Rebound Has Started, But the Real Test Begins Now
After several weeks of sustained selling pressure and cascading liquidations, the crypto market is finally showing signs of relief. Bitcoin has reacted precisely around the technical zones previously highlighted by many analysts, confirming once again how strongly liquidity and market structure influence price movements. This rebound, however, should not automatically be interpreted as the beginning of a new bullish leg. Instead, it represents a critical transition phase where the market is attempting to stabilize after an aggressive deleveraging period. A Technical Reaction That Was Expected Markets rarely move in a straight line. Extended downside momentum, especially when driven by forced liquidations, typically creates conditions for sharp technical rebounds. Once a large portion of leveraged positions is flushed out, selling pressure naturally weakens, allowing price to retrace toward nearby liquidity zones. The recent bounce fits perfectly within this framework. Key support areas were respected, triggering both short covering and opportunistic buying. At the same time, the synchronization between Bitcoin and Ethereum reactions reinforces the idea that this movement is structural rather than random. Why the Weekly Close Matters While the rebound is encouraging, the upcoming weekly close remains a decisive factor. Weekly structures often determine whether a move evolves into a sustained recovery or simply becomes a temporary relief rally before the next volatility phase. Holding above recently reclaimed technical levels would strengthen the probability of consolidation followed by gradual recovery. Failing to maintain these levels, however, could reopen downside liquidity zones and extend the corrective phase.
The Importance of the EMA50 Monthly Reaction Another key technical development is the recent interaction with the Monthly EMA50, a historically significant dynamic support during strong cycles. Reactions around this level often mark moments where long-term participants begin repositioning, creating the conditions for stabilization. Whether this level ultimately becomes a durable support or only a temporary reaction point will largely depend on incoming liquidity flows and broader macro sentiment over the coming weeks. What Comes Next for the Market In the short term, two main scenarios remain possible: Consolidation phase: the market stabilizes, builds a range, and gradually reconstructs liquidity before the next directional moveRelief rally continuation: momentum carries prices higher toward major resistance zones before facing renewed selling pressure In both cases, volatility should be expected to remain elevated. Post-liquidation environments often produce fast moves in both directions as the market searches for equilibrium.
Final Thoughts The recent rebound confirms that the market is entering a new phase where positioning becomes increasingly strategic. The most aggressive liquidation period may be behind us, but the structure has not yet fully confirmed a long-term reversal. As always in crypto cycles, patience and disciplined risk management remain essential. Markets reward those who wait for confirmation, manage exposure carefully, and understand that the most important moves often occur after the period of maximum uncertainty. #WhenWillBTCRebound #TrendingTopic #bitcoin