Day: February 5, 2026

XRP Analyst Points Out ‘Exit Candle’ That Investors Should Watch

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XRP investors are closely monitoring market signals as the cryptocurrency navigates turbulent trading conditions and choppy price action. A recent analysis by market analyst Egrag Crypto identifies a critical exit candle, which could signal the next major step for XRP holders. As volatility increases and downside risks intensify, traders are debating whether to hold, sell, or buy more assets.  Analyst Identifies XRP Investors’ Next Exit Candle Egrag Crypto shared a cautious chart analysis for XRP on X this week, highlighting the importance of understanding upcoming price movements if the market…

XRP plunges 17% in sharpest one-day drop since 2025 as token crashes below $1.25

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XRP plunged over 17% on Thursday, its steepest one-day loss since October 2025, according to CoinGecko data. The drop sent the token below $1.25, extending weekly losses to nearly 30% and pushing its market cap down to $75 billion, a sharp fall from its $210 billion peak in July 2025. XRP is now down 45% from its January 2026 high of $2.41, as the broader crypto market endures one of its worst stretches in months. Bitcoin dropped 9% toward $65K, Ethereum fell below $2K, and Solana traded near $82, as…

Strategy faces $7.5B unrealized loss as Bitcoin sinks near $65K ahead of Q4 earnings

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Strategy, the largest corporate Bitcoin treasury holder, is heading into its fourth-quarter earnings report under pressure as Bitcoin falls toward $65,000, deepening unrealized losses on its massive BTC holdings. The company holds approximately 713,000 BTC, acquired at an average price of $76,000, according to its latest filing. With Bitcoin trading around $65,500, that implies a paper loss of $7.5 billion, or a 14% drawdown. The filing also disclosed a fresh purchase of 855 BTC on Monday. The market response has been swift. Strategy shares plunged 14% on Thursday, dropping to…

Bitcoin supply underwater hits 2-year high as market stress grows

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Around 8.9 million Bitcoin, or 45% of the circulating supply, is now underwater, marking the highest level of supply in loss since January 2023, according to CryptoQuant analyst J.A. Maartun. He said capitulation risk climbs when this metric surges. 🔴 8,941,278 BTC is now sitting at a loss — the highest level since January 2023. That’s 45% of the circulating supply underwater 📉 Capitulation risk rises when this metric spikes. pic.twitter.com/NCp73fQy7q — Maartunn (@JA_Maartun) February 5, 2026 Bitcoin has fallen about 10% in the past 24 hours, slipping below $65,500…

ETH Falls Under $2K, But Whales Accumulate as Retail Traders Capitulate

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Ethereum’s native token, Ether (ETH), dropped to a year-to-date low of $1,927 on Thursday, and is currently down more than 60% from its all-time high of $4,950. Analysts said the decline is stress-testing holders’ conviction, and onchain and crypto exchange inflow data point to the start of a bear market. Despite the selling intensity, one group of Ether holders has been buying, but whether this will help ETH reclaim $2,000 is to be determined. Key takeaways: Mid-sized holders (100–10,000 ETH) reduced their holdings, signaling a capitulation phase. Large holders (10,000-plus…

Aether Holdings buys PublicView.ai to expand AI-driven equity research

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The acquisition marks a significant step in enhancing equity research through advanced artificial intelligence technologies. Aether Holding, which provides market analytics powered by AI, has bought PublicView.ai, an AI-based market intelligence platform designed to streamline stock market research by parsing and summarizing SEC filings, according to a Thursday announcement. As part of the acquisition, PublicView.ai will be integrated into Aether Grid. Through the combined platform, Aether aims to accelerate and simplify research, improve decision-making for investors, and strengthen its market intelligence offering. Discussing the move, Aether CEO Nicolas Lin said…

BitMine’s ETH stack plunges into $8B loss as Ethereum drops below $2K

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Ethereum extended its 2026 decline on Thursday, falling 8% to a new yearly low below $1,950 and bringing year-to-date losses to nearly 35%. The selloff has pushed BitMine, a crypto-focused investment firm, into significant unrealized losses on its Ethereum treasury. BitMine holds just over 4.2 million ETH, purchased at an estimated cost basis of $16.4 billion. At current prices, that position is worth approximately $8.2 billion, implying a paper loss of over $8 billion. BitMine stock fell 7.7% on the day to $18.70, extending its collapse to 88% below its…

Here’s Why Bitcoin Analysts Say BTC Market Has Entered “Full Capitulation”

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Bitcoin (BTC) sellers resumed their activity on Thursday as the BTC price dropped below $69,000, the lowest since Nov. 6, 2024. Analysts said that Bitcoin showed signs of “full capitulation” and a potential bottom forming, due to extreme market fear, panic selling by short-term holders and the relative strength index (RSI). Key takeaways: Short-term Bitcoin holders have sold nearly 60,000 BTC in 24 hours. The Crypto Fear & Greed index shows “extreme fear,” signaling a potential bottom. Bitcoin’s “most oversold” RSI points to seller exhaustion. BTC/USD daily chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView…

Google stock falls despite strong earnings and wave of price target hikes

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Alphabet posted its fourth quarter 2025 earnings after the bell on Wednesday, delivering results that came in above Wall Street expectations. Despite the beat, the stock tumbled as much as 7% on Thursday morning, opening near $312 before recovering to around $322 by midday, still well below its $332 close ahead of the report. The company reported revenue of $113.8 billion and earnings per share of $2.82, topping analyst estimates of $111.2 billion in revenue and $2.57 in EPS. The initial selloff appears tied to Alphabet’s capital expenditure forecast of…

Aster Launches Testnet for Layer-1 Blockchain, Teases Full Release in Q1

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The Aster decentralized crypto exchange (DEX) and perpetual futures platform announced on Thursday that its layer-1 blockchain testnet is now live for all users, with a potential rollout of the Aster layer-1 mainnet in Q1 2026. Several new features are slated for a Q1 launch, including fiat currency on-ramps, the release of the Aster code for builders and the upcoming L1 mainnet, according to the Aster roadmap. Aster will focus on infrastructure, token utility and building its ecosystem and community in 2026, according to the roadmap.  Source: Aster Aster rebranded…