Crypto Market Trends and Price Analysis

Gate News bot message, a user has paid 64.09 ETH, equivalent to $125.7K, in gas fees for a single transaction on the Ethereum network.

The latest U.S. non-farm payroll data shows that 130,000 new jobs were added in January, far exceeding expectations. The labor market demonstrated resilience, easing concerns about an economic slowdown. The market currently expects the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates in July, and strong data has reduced the immediate need to implement easing policies. Additionally, Bitcoin experienced a brief rally before pulling back.

Gate News bot message, Gate market display, ETH has broken through 2000 USDT, now priced at 2002.27 USDT.

Gate News bot message, Gate market display, BTC breaks through 68,000 USDT, current price 68,019.2 USDT.

ChainCatcher News, according to Coinglass data, if ETH breaks through $2,057, the total short liquidation strength of mainstream CEXs will reach $928 million. Conversely, if ETH drops below $1,863, the total long liquidation strength of mainstream CEXs will reach $454 million.

Messari's BNB Chain Q4 2025 report shows that the BNB market capitalization at the end of the year reached $118.9 billion, a 17.8% increase year-over-year. The average daily trading volume grew by 30.4%, with RWA becoming the growth engine, and on-chain scale reaching $20 billion. The stablecoin market cap increased by 9.2%, and DeFi TVL was $6.6 billion.

The crypto market continues to struggle, with XRP down 25.8% year-to-date in 2026, marking its weakest performance since 2023. Despite institutional interest, uncertainty remains about its recovery amidst ongoing volatility and significant losses.

Odaily Planet Daily reports that, according to Lookonchain monitoring, today the US Bitcoin ETF saw a net inflow of 4224 BTC, Ethereum ETF experienced a net inflow of 21416 ETH, and Solana ETF had a net profit of 88980 SOL.

Odaily Planet Daily reports that digital asset management company DDC Enterprise Limited announced today the purchase of 100 Bitcoins. This purchase marks the company's fifth consecutive week of buying Bitcoin, bringing its total Bitcoin holdings to 1,988 coins. (Businesswire)

Institutional investors now guide crypto markets as retail demand for extreme gains continues to fade. The FTX collapse reshaped risk management and pushed investors to focus on trust and transparency. October liquidations exposed fragile momentum while tokenized real world assets

ChainCatcher reports that, according to Arkham data, at 21:23, 170 BTC (worth approximately $11.36 million) was transferred from an anonymous address (starting with 168Bve...) to Cumberland DRW.

As Bitcoin prices decline, the stock price of the publicly traded company with the largest Bitcoin holdings, Strategy (MSTR), also suffers. Analyst Joseph Vafi has lowered its target price from $474 to $185 but maintains a "Buy" rating. He pointed out that Bitcoin is still viewed as a long-term store of value, but it has not kept pace with safe-haven assets, indicating that market liquidity remains very important.

The Defiance XRP LightningSpread Income ETF, unlike traditional crypto ETFs, does not hold XRP but uses futures and options strategies to generate income. This product focuses on cash flow rather than direct price exposure to XRP, appealing to institutional investors while alleviating custody concerns.

Grayscale’s latest research finds Bitcoin’s short-term price movements correlate more with stocks than with gold. The asset manager’s report highlights that Bitcoin’s fall alongside tech equities challenges the “digital gold” narrative Grayscale Investments released a research report

Bitcoin investors face significant realized losses of $2.3B, reminiscent of the 2022 Luna collapse. However, Bitcoin is currently priced at $67K, compared to Luna's $19K. This suggests a market correction rather than a systemic failure, indicating potential growth after volatility.

The recent decline in the cryptocurrency market is viewed as a "traditional financial event," caused by rising Japanese yen interest rates and increased borrowing costs leading traders to liquidate positions. Despite increased market volatility and active Bitcoin ETF trading, industry insiders believe that institutions have not fully withdrawn. It is expected that by 2026, traditional finance and crypto infrastructure will become further integrated.

According to Coinglass data, the total whale holdings on the Hyperliquid platform amount to $2.685 billion, with long and short positions accounting for 48.75% and 51.25% respectively. The mega whale address 0xa5b0..41 is long ETH with 15x leverage, currently experiencing an unrealized loss of $5,992,900.

Is Cardano nearing a short-term flush, or is this just another leg lower in a broader downtrend? Notably, Cardano (ADA) is changing hands at $0.2551 as intraday bears accelerated activity into the session’s close. On the day, ADA has moved within a tight lower band, recently sliding toward the $0.2

Coinbase has adopted the Sui token standard, enhancing trading and custody services for Sui alongside Ethereum and Solana. This partnership aims to simplify asset management for institutions and developers, reflecting growing interest in Sui-based investment products.