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BlackRock hits record $14 trillion in assets, stock rises 5%

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Key Takeaways BlackRock reported $14 trillion in assets under management (AUM) for 2025, driven by a record-breaking $698 billion in net inflows. BlackRock CEO said that the firm is at the forefront of high-growth areas, including private markets, wealth management, active ETFs, and digital assets. Share this article In its fourth-quarter earnings release on Thursday, BlackRock announced that total assets under management surged to $14 trillion by the end of 2025, spurred by a record $698 billion in annual net inflows. BlackRock’s shares (BLK) rose 5% following the report, per…

Short Squeeze Hits Top 500 Cryptos, Traders Unwind Bearish Bets

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Cryptocurrency markets staged their largest short squeeze since the selloff in early October, as a rebound in prices forced bearish traders to unwind positions and fueled hopes of a broader recovery. Short liquidations across crypto futures and perpetual contracts climbed to about $200 million on Wednesday, the highest level since about $1 billion in short positions was wiped out during the October market crash, according to data shared by analytics firm Glassnode. The company said that it was the biggest short liquidation event across the 500 largest cryptocurrencies since the…

Crypto Market Slide Hits ARK ETFs as Coinbase, Roblox Weigh on Returns

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A pullback in crypto markets during the fourth quarter of 2025 weighed on several of Cathie Wood’s ARK exchange-traded funds (ETFs), revealing that the firm’s flagship funds are sensitive to digital asset performance. According to ARK’s quarterly report released Wednesday, weakness in crypto-linked equities, led by Coinbase, emerged as a key drag on performance. The exchange was among the largest detractors across multiple ARK funds, including the ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (ARKW), ARK Blockchain & Fintech Innovation ETF (ARKF) and the ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK). Coinbase’s shares declined more…

Crypto Fear and Greed Hits Greed as Bitcoin Climbs Two Month High

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The Crypto Fear and Greed Index, a metric tracking crypto investor sentiment, has registered a “greed” score for the first time since the $19 billion October liquidation event that sent traders running from altcoins.  In an update on Thursday, the index returned a rating of 61, reflecting better overall sentiment after weeks of “fear” and “extreme fear.” The index climbed to 48 just a day before, putting it within the “neutral” zone.  Crypto investor sentiment plunged on Oct. 11 following the liquidation of $19 billion from crypto markets. In the…

Bitcoin Hits 2026 High At $97K: What’s Next?

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Bitcoin’s (BTC) start-of-year recovery continued into the second week of January as the cryptocurrency made fresh 2026 highs above $96,000. The rally confirmed a new higher high structure, and traders are hopeful that a rally above $100,000 is the next target. Bitcoin one-day chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView Key takeaways: Bitcoin secured a daily close above $95,000, confirming a higher high and weakening near-term resistance. Binance net taker volume briefly exceeded $500 million, coinciding with rising open interest and the lowest hourly funding rate since October 2025. With limited resistance above $95,000,…

CME to launch 100-Ounce Silver futures as metal hits $88 all-time high

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Key Takeaways CME Group is launching a new 100-Ounce Silver futures contract on February 9, 2026, as silver hits a record high above $88. Silver is up 145% in 2025 and already 20% higher in early 2026, while gold is also setting new all-time highs, now trading above $4,624. Share this article CME Group will launch a new 100-Ounce Silver futures contract on February 9, 2026, as silver reaches historic price levels. The metal hit a new all-time high above $88 today and is approaching the $90 threshold. The contract…

Monero hits record high of $686 after Dubai bans privacy tokens on exchanges

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Key Takeaways Monero (XMR) has reached an all-time high price exceeding $680, marking a significant surge in interest and investment. The value increase for Monero reflects its standing as a leading privacy-focused cryptocurrency. Share this article Monero (XMR), the leading privacy-focused crypto asset, hit a fresh all-time high of $686 today, climbing approximately 14% over the past 24 hours. The rally pushed XMR’s market capitalization beyond $12 billion, according to CoinMarketCap data. The surge marks Monero’s first major peak since its previous cycle highs. Trading volumes intensified alongside price action,…

Tom Lee’s Bitmine stakes $3.9 billion in Ethereum, hits nearly 70% of accumulation goal

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Key Takeaways Bitmine Immersion Technologies sent $3.9 billion worth of Ethereum into staking. The company’s total crypto and cash holdings have reached $14 billion. Share this article The total Ethereum staked by Bitmine Immersion Technologies, the digital asset treasury led by Tom Lee, has surpassed 1.2 million ETH, worth approximately $3.9 billion, the company disclosed Monday. The company will soon roll out its MAVAN staking solution, which Lee said would be the largest staking provider in the crypto ecosystem. At scale, ETH staking fees could generate $374 million annually based…

Silver hits fresh high above $84, gold breaks record after Trump flags possible action on Iran

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Key Takeaways Gold prices hit an all-time high due to geopolitical risks. Silver reached a new record of $84 per ounce, driven by investment and industrial demand. Share this article Precious metals advanced in the early hours of Monday as investors sought safety amid rising geopolitical tensions. Spot gold established a fresh high near $4,600, while silver scaled levels above $84, per TradingView. The rallies come as tensions between the US and Iran escalate amid Iranian domestic instability. The US is evaluating a range of punitive measures against the Middle…

Bitcoin shorts face $1.5B liquidation risk if BTC hits $95K

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Key Takeaways Coinglass data shows over $1.5B in short liquidations are at risk if Bitcoin hits $95K. Bitcoin has held steady above $90K this week despite low liquidation levels and limited directional bets. Share this article Bitcoin is maintaining its grip on the $90,000 level, rising to $91,100 by midday Friday. The largest crypto asset by market cap briefly tapped $95K earlier this week and appears to be slowly climbing back toward that key resistance. Data from Coinglass shows that Binance perpetual BTC futures indicate over $1.5 billion in short…