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With Bitcoin investors underwater, the bottom debate intensifies.

 

XRP may be down in price, but its adoption is soaring, XRP Ledger payments have surged to 1.88 million, highlighting growing real-world usage.

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The crypto market is currently in a state of "free-fall" as Bitcoin (BTC) plummeted by 8% in a single trading session today, February 5, 2026, briefly touching the $69,500 level.

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Bitcoin price entered Friday under pressure as $2.1 billion in options contracts approach expiry. Bitcoin is facing another key test as a large batch of derivatives contracts reaches maturity.

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In a new show of confidence during recent volatility, Binance has expanded its safu bitcoin position with another major acquisition from the open market. The Secure Asset Fund for Users (SAFU) at Binance has received a fresh capital injection, as the exchange allocated $233 million to purchase 3,600 BTC. This latest move lifts the fund's total stash to 6,230 BTC, currently valued at roughly $404 million. Moreover, the transaction is the third sizeable buy in just a few days, pushing cumulative purchases to almost $430 million.

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Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich is sticking with the company's Bitcoin accumulation plan despite a brutal drawdown in both its stock and the wider crypto market.

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BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF saw a record $10 billion in daily trading.

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As Bitcoin continues to slip, hitting severe lows, the community remains anxious about its bottom in this cycle. However, veteran trader Peter Brandt believes that the market losses will not go beyond his expected limit.

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Quick Facts: ➡️ XRP's dip to $1.29 is a technical retest of support; holding here is key for a potential run toward $2.00. ➡️ Regulatory clarity (post-SEC changes) remains the main driver, with ETFs as the next potential spark to unlock institutional flows.

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Citron Research founder Andrew Left renewed his aggressive short campaign against Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) on Thursday, dismissing the company's complex financial architecture as "nonsense" after the firm reported a staggering $12.4 billion fourth-quarter loss. Jargon Vs.

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Several local mining experts agree that there is sufficient gas in the country to establish a mobile fleet of bitcoin miners directly adjacent to oil extraction operations. Estimates set the gas lost to flaring operations in the country at 13,000 cubic meters, which could be used to power bitcoin mining farms.

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Bitcoin printed one of the largest ever daily candles to the downside on Thursday, sliding more than 15%, roughly $10,800, in a move that rippled through derivatives, spot venues, and the US Bitcoin ETF complex. The scale of the drop is what made it stand out.

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The cryptocurrency market has faced heavy selling pressure in recent weeks, with Bitcoin briefly dropping to around $60,000 before recovering slightly. Most major altcoins, including Ethereum and Solana, have also fallen. However, despite the overall decline, a few tokens are moving in the opposite direction, drawing investor attention.

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Marathon Digital transferred 1,318 BTC to multiple custodians, actively managing treasury and liquidity positions.

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XRP price slipped lower today as selling pressure across the crypto market picked up pace. The move followed Bitcoin's drop to around $60,000, which triggered another wave of risk reduction and forced liquidations. In the latest flush, more than $1.

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Since Oct. 10, 2025, Bitcoin's price has fallen about 44%, but US spot Bitcoin ETFs have reduced their BTC holdings by only 6.6%, showing major strength.

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Analysts explain what took place in the crypto markets in the past 24 hours or so, and whether the worst is behind us.

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XRP crashed 17% to $1.25 as $46M in leveraged positions were liquidated, marking the token's worst day since October 2025. ETF inflows remain resilient.

 

Hoskinson's steadfast commitment amid losses highlights the importance of integrity and long-term vision in navigating volatile crypto markets. Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson says he has lost over $3B in crypto but refuses to cash out.

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Japan's Metaplanet will continue buying Bitcoin even as the crypto market downturn has weighed heavily on the company's shares.

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BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF has hit a new all-time high in daily trading volume as the bellwether cryptocurrency posted one of its largest intraday drops on Thursday.

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BTC, ETH, BNB, and XRP prices continued their freefall on Friday, triggering over $2.5 billion in liquidations across leveraged markets. According to data from crypto.

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Binance SAFU Fund buys 3,600 BTC as onchain flows turn positive and Bitcoin RSI signals potential cycle low.

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Ethereum (ETH) has continued to decline alongside the rest of the crypto market, dropping over 9% in the daily timeframe and reaching new lows. As the cryptocurrency loses a “do-or-die” level, some analysts have expressed concern about ETH's near-term future.

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Bitcoin is struggling to establish a clear floor as price action hovers near the $70,000 level, a zone increasingly viewed by analysts as a decisive short-term support threshold. Persistent selling pressure, weakening sentiment, and declining momentum have kept the market on edge, with several analysts warning that further downside cannot yet be ruled out.