๐ GameStop moves BTC to an exchange
According to CryptoQuant, GameStop transferred 4,710 BTC (~$420M) to Coinbase Prime, raising speculation about a potential sale. ๐ต
The company accumulated these bitcoins between May 14โ23, 2025, at an average price of $107,900 per BTC. At current market prices, selling the entire position would imply an estimated loss of around $80M. ๐คท
So far, thereโs no official confirmation of a sale โ but moving such a large amount to an exchange often signals preparation for liquidity actions. ๐
According to CryptoQuant, GameStop transferred 4,710 BTC (~$420M) to Coinbase Prime, raising speculation about a potential sale. ๐ต
The company accumulated these bitcoins between May 14โ23, 2025, at an average price of $107,900 per BTC. At current market prices, selling the entire position would imply an estimated loss of around $80M. ๐คท
So far, thereโs no official confirmation of a sale โ but moving such a large amount to an exchange often signals preparation for liquidity actions. ๐
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๐ป Bearish signals for Bitcoin
๐ Analysts warn of a potential deep BTC correction, with targets as low as $58,000. According to the MACD indicator, Bitcoin could face a 50โ64% pullback, similar to early bear-market phases of past cycles.
BTC has also slipped into negative profitability for the first time since October 2023, while CryptoQuant reports growing signs of a developing bearish trend. ๐
A key support zone sits at $80,000โ84,000, where over 1 million BTC were accumulated. How price reacts to this level may determine whether this is just a correction โ or the start of a broader downturn. ๐
๐ Analysts warn of a potential deep BTC correction, with targets as low as $58,000. According to the MACD indicator, Bitcoin could face a 50โ64% pullback, similar to early bear-market phases of past cycles.
BTC has also slipped into negative profitability for the first time since October 2023, while CryptoQuant reports growing signs of a developing bearish trend. ๐
A key support zone sits at $80,000โ84,000, where over 1 million BTC were accumulated. How price reacts to this level may determine whether this is just a correction โ or the start of a broader downturn. ๐
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๐ Bitcoin Under Pressure After Pullback
After yesterdayโs drop to $86,000, Bitcoin is showing signs of weakness. Veteran trader Peter Brandt believes a sell signal has formed on BTC, pointing to a potential downside target around $66,800. ๐ง
๐ป According to Brandt, this bearish scenario would be invalidated if Bitcoin rebounds above $93,000, which could signal renewed strength and cancel the sell setup.
For now, the market is at a crossroads: either confirm the bearish continuation or reclaim key levels to shift sentiment back to bullish. โ๏ธ
After yesterdayโs drop to $86,000, Bitcoin is showing signs of weakness. Veteran trader Peter Brandt believes a sell signal has formed on BTC, pointing to a potential downside target around $66,800. ๐ง
๐ป According to Brandt, this bearish scenario would be invalidated if Bitcoin rebounds above $93,000, which could signal renewed strength and cancel the sell setup.
For now, the market is at a crossroads: either confirm the bearish continuation or reclaim key levels to shift sentiment back to bullish. โ๏ธ
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๐๐ Markets on Edge: Metals Surge, Geopolitics Escalate
Gold has surged past $5,000, pushing its market cap above $35T. Silver is rallying alongside it, hitting $108 with a capitalization over $6T. The market mood feels like Trump is long precious metals โ though many expect heโll eventually flip short ๐
Meanwhile, Bitcoin rebounded to $88K after Canada refused to sign a trade deal with China, reportedly following strong pressure from the White House. Trump had earlier threatened 100% tariffs on Canada if the agreement went through ๐ค
Adding to global tension, a U.S. aircraft carrier group led by the USS Abraham Lincoln has arrived near Iranโs coast. Its exact mission remains unclear โ the situation is being closely watched ๐ซ๐
Volatility across markets is being driven not just by economics, but by rising geopolitical risks.
Gold has surged past $5,000, pushing its market cap above $35T. Silver is rallying alongside it, hitting $108 with a capitalization over $6T. The market mood feels like Trump is long precious metals โ though many expect heโll eventually flip short ๐
Meanwhile, Bitcoin rebounded to $88K after Canada refused to sign a trade deal with China, reportedly following strong pressure from the White House. Trump had earlier threatened 100% tariffs on Canada if the agreement went through ๐ค
Adding to global tension, a U.S. aircraft carrier group led by the USS Abraham Lincoln has arrived near Iranโs coast. Its exact mission remains unclear โ the situation is being closely watched ๐ซ๐
Volatility across markets is being driven not just by economics, but by rising geopolitical risks.
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๐ฎ Prediction Markets Are Booming
Over the past year, spot prediction markets have seen explosive growth, with weekly trading volumes reaching up to $5 billion. ๐๐ฐ
This surge highlights rising demand for real-time, market-based forecasts on politics, economics, and major global events. As uncertainty increases across traditional markets, traders are turning to prediction platforms as an alternative way to price probability and hedge risk.
Prediction markets are quickly evolving from a niche experiment into a meaningful segment of the global financial ecosystem. ๐ต
Over the past year, spot prediction markets have seen explosive growth, with weekly trading volumes reaching up to $5 billion. ๐๐ฐ
This surge highlights rising demand for real-time, market-based forecasts on politics, economics, and major global events. As uncertainty increases across traditional markets, traders are turning to prediction platforms as an alternative way to price probability and hedge risk.
Prediction markets are quickly evolving from a niche experiment into a meaningful segment of the global financial ecosystem. ๐ต
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๐๐ Is Bitcoin Really โToo Riskyโ?
In 2025, the average 30-day volatility paints an interesting picture:
โข Bitcoin: ~40%
โข Tesla: ~73%
โข Nvidia: ~55%
โข Apple / Google / Amazon: ~34โ42%
Despite this, only ~12% of Americans hold BTC, while 62% of the U.S. population owns Tesla and Nvidia shares โ often indirectly through pension and retirement funds. ๐ฆ
The paradox is clear: more volatile assets are widely accepted as โnormalโ investments, while Bitcoin, with lower or comparable volatility, is still labeled as a dangerous exotic.
Looks like the perception of risk hasnโt caught up with the data yet. ๐ค๐
In 2025, the average 30-day volatility paints an interesting picture:
โข Bitcoin: ~40%
โข Tesla: ~73%
โข Nvidia: ~55%
โข Apple / Google / Amazon: ~34โ42%
Despite this, only ~12% of Americans hold BTC, while 62% of the U.S. population owns Tesla and Nvidia shares โ often indirectly through pension and retirement funds. ๐ฆ
The paradox is clear: more volatile assets are widely accepted as โnormalโ investments, while Bitcoin, with lower or comparable volatility, is still labeled as a dangerous exotic.
Looks like the perception of risk hasnโt caught up with the data yet. ๐ค๐
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๐ How a Hacker Stole Crypto From the U.S. Government for Years
In 2024โ2025, funds were quietly moving out of wallets controlled by the U.S. government to unknown addresses. The transfers looked routine โ like normal asset movements โ and raised no red flags.
โช๏ธ The scheme unraveled after a dispute broke out in the hacker community over who stole more crypto. During the argument, one participant accidentally exposed wallets that had been receiving funds from U.S. government addresses.
๐ต๏ธโโ๏ธ According to blockchain investigator ZachXBT, the transfers were linked to John Daguete. His father owns CMDSS, a company that provides services to the U.S. Marshals Service, including managing and selling seized and confiscated crypto assets.
After the investigation went public, the wallet tied to the thefts launched a dusting attack against ZachXBTโs public address.
In the end, a โgenius hackerโ who siphoned over $90 million from the U.S. government and other victims was exposed by a careless online argument. ๐คท
In 2024โ2025, funds were quietly moving out of wallets controlled by the U.S. government to unknown addresses. The transfers looked routine โ like normal asset movements โ and raised no red flags.
โช๏ธ The scheme unraveled after a dispute broke out in the hacker community over who stole more crypto. During the argument, one participant accidentally exposed wallets that had been receiving funds from U.S. government addresses.
๐ต๏ธโโ๏ธ According to blockchain investigator ZachXBT, the transfers were linked to John Daguete. His father owns CMDSS, a company that provides services to the U.S. Marshals Service, including managing and selling seized and confiscated crypto assets.
After the investigation went public, the wallet tied to the thefts launched a dusting attack against ZachXBTโs public address.
In the end, a โgenius hackerโ who siphoned over $90 million from the U.S. government and other victims was exposed by a careless online argument. ๐คท
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โ๏ธ๐ Winter Storm Hits Bitcoin Mining in the U.S.
๐ช๐บ๐ธA severe winter storm in the U.S. knocked out ~200 EH/s of mining power, sending Bitcoinโs hashrate down to 706 EH/s, the lowest in six months. Block times briefly stretched to ~12 minutes.
American miners were hit hardest: Foundry USAโs pool saw a ~60% drop in hashrate due to electricity restrictions. ๐
The network remains secure, but this highlights how weather and power limits can temporarily disrupt mining operations.
๐ช๐บ๐ธA severe winter storm in the U.S. knocked out ~200 EH/s of mining power, sending Bitcoinโs hashrate down to 706 EH/s, the lowest in six months. Block times briefly stretched to ~12 minutes.
American miners were hit hardest: Foundry USAโs pool saw a ~60% drop in hashrate due to electricity restrictions. ๐
The network remains secure, but this highlights how weather and power limits can temporarily disrupt mining operations.
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๐ฐ Strategy Adds More Bitcoin to Its Stack
Strategy has purchased 2,932 BTC for $264.1M, paying an average price of $90,061 per coin.
As of January 25, the company now holds 712,647 BTC, acquired for a total of $54.19B at an average price of $76,037.
Strategy has purchased 2,932 BTC for $264.1M, paying an average price of $90,061 per coin.
As of January 25, the company now holds 712,647 BTC, acquired for a total of $54.19B at an average price of $76,037.
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CryptoQuant: Capital Is Leaving Crypto
๐ According to CryptoQuant, the total market cap of stablecoins is declining, signaling that investors are withdrawing funds from the crypto market rather than rotating within it.
๐ณ Analysts call this a very negative signal: as crypto continues to correct, some investors are fully exiting and redirecting capital into precious metals, which are still rallying.
This trend suggests weakening liquidity in crypto and a shift toward traditional safe-haven assets like gold and silver.
๐ According to CryptoQuant, the total market cap of stablecoins is declining, signaling that investors are withdrawing funds from the crypto market rather than rotating within it.
๐ณ Analysts call this a very negative signal: as crypto continues to correct, some investors are fully exiting and redirecting capital into precious metals, which are still rallying.
This trend suggests weakening liquidity in crypto and a shift toward traditional safe-haven assets like gold and silver.
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๐ BTC & ETH Growth Is Inevitable โ Just Not Yet
Tom Lee believes the rise of Bitcoin and Ethereum is inevitable, but only after the rally in precious metals cools off.
In a recent interview, he explained why crypto remains weak while gold and silver keep hitting new ATHs:
โธ The market is still digesting the October 11 shock, with lingering risk-off sentiment
โธ Precious metals are absorbing attention and liquidity, pulling capital away from crypto
โช๏ธ Fundamentally, crypto remains strong:
โซ๏ธTraditional finance continues to embrace crypto
โซ๏ธCrypto uses less leverage than metals, slowing rallies but making them more sustainable
โซ๏ธThe U.S. dollar is weakening, and the Fed plans rate cuts
โซ๏ธHistorically, when gold and silver move sideways, crypto often starts its next rally
Patience may be required โ but the setup for BTC and ETH remains intact. ๐
Tom Lee believes the rise of Bitcoin and Ethereum is inevitable, but only after the rally in precious metals cools off.
In a recent interview, he explained why crypto remains weak while gold and silver keep hitting new ATHs:
โธ The market is still digesting the October 11 shock, with lingering risk-off sentiment
โธ Precious metals are absorbing attention and liquidity, pulling capital away from crypto
โช๏ธ Fundamentally, crypto remains strong:
โซ๏ธTraditional finance continues to embrace crypto
โซ๏ธCrypto uses less leverage than metals, slowing rallies but making them more sustainable
โซ๏ธThe U.S. dollar is weakening, and the Fed plans rate cuts
โซ๏ธHistorically, when gold and silver move sideways, crypto often starts its next rally
Patience may be required โ but the setup for BTC and ETH remains intact. ๐
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๐ CryptoQuant: Bitcoin Realized Losses Hit 3-Year High
๐ According to CryptoQuant, Bitcoin has recorded $4.5B in realized losses, the highest level in the past three years.
The last time BTC saw similar realized losses, the price was trading around $28,000, followed by a prolonged correction lasting nearly a year. ๐
This data highlights growing capitulation pressure and suggests the market may be entering a deeper consolidation or correction phase, depending on how demand responds from current levels. ๐ค
๐ According to CryptoQuant, Bitcoin has recorded $4.5B in realized losses, the highest level in the past three years.
The last time BTC saw similar realized losses, the price was trading around $28,000, followed by a prolonged correction lasting nearly a year. ๐
This data highlights growing capitulation pressure and suggests the market may be entering a deeper consolidation or correction phase, depending on how demand responds from current levels. ๐ค
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๐ Ethereum Fees Hit Multi-Year Lows
According to Glassnode, transaction fees on the Ethereum network have dropped to their lowest level since 2017. โฌ๏ธ
This reflects reduced on-chain activity and lower congestion, making Ethereum cheaper to use than itโs been in years. While great news for users and developers, historically such low fees can also signal weaker demand and quieter market conditions. ๐ง
Low costs, low noise โ a calm phase for Ethereum.
According to Glassnode, transaction fees on the Ethereum network have dropped to their lowest level since 2017. โฌ๏ธ
This reflects reduced on-chain activity and lower congestion, making Ethereum cheaper to use than itโs been in years. While great news for users and developers, historically such low fees can also signal weaker demand and quieter market conditions. ๐ง
Low costs, low noise โ a calm phase for Ethereum.
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๐ฅ Hyperliquid Takes the Lead in Price Discovery!
Hyperliquid is surging: the DEX has overtaken Binance to become the most liquid venue for crypto price discovery, a major milestone for decentralized trading.๐
Liquidity on BTC perpetuals is now deeper on Hyperliquid than on Binance, highlighting a shift in where real price formation is happening. On the back of this momentum, HYPE is up +24% today โ๏ธ
With HIP-3 teams driving growth, Hyperliquid has also become the most liquid platform for perpetuals on TradFi assets, expanding beyond pure crypto.๐
Hyperliquid is surging: the DEX has overtaken Binance to become the most liquid venue for crypto price discovery, a major milestone for decentralized trading.๐
Liquidity on BTC perpetuals is now deeper on Hyperliquid than on Binance, highlighting a shift in where real price formation is happening. On the back of this momentum, HYPE is up +24% today โ๏ธ
With HIP-3 teams driving growth, Hyperliquid has also become the most liquid platform for perpetuals on TradFi assets, expanding beyond pure crypto.๐
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