By Kirstin Ridley and Elizabeth Howcroft LONDON, Feb 10 - Britain's markets regulator said on Tuesday it had asked social media companies and ​app stores to block access to crypto exchange HTX in ‌the UK. The Financial Conduct Authority, which filed a lawsuit against HTX in October accusing it of ‌unlawfully promoting crypto asset services to UK consumers, said Tuesday it had asked Alphabet's Google and Apple to remove HTX products from UK app stores, and asked social media companies to block HTX's accou ...

Perpetual futures, often called perps, are a type of derivatives contract that let traders take leveraged exposure to an asset without an expiration date. Unlike traditional futures, which settle on a fixed schedule and must be rolled over, perps stay open indefinitely and track the price of the underlying asset through a funding mechanism that balances long and short positions. That structure is a big reason perps gained traction in crypto markets. They remove the need to constantly manage expirations w ...

The crypto market's tight links with traditional markets laid bare Friday as a sharp slide in metal prices shook out millions in leveraged bets on blockchain versions of gold, silver, and copper. Three-month copper futures on the London Metal Exchange (LME) fell nearly 4% from Thursday’s peak above $14,500 a ton, settling closer to $13,000 amid technical disruptions at the LME, and a sharp shift in positioning by Chinese traders. The move marked a pause after a relentless run driven by Chinese demand, ene ...

Group 1 - Crypto markets experienced significant liquidations exceeding $550 million, primarily affecting Bitcoin and Ethereum, as macroeconomic uncertainties intensified [1][7] - Bitcoin briefly fell to the $86,000 level, while Ethereum declined towards $2,785, indicating a bearish trend in the digital asset space [1] - Traditional safe havens like gold and silver saw an increase in demand as investors shifted towards lower-risk assets amid the crypto market pullback [2] Group 2 - Key macro developments influencing market sentiment include potential 100% tariffs on Canadian imports, fears of a US government shutdown, and uncertainty regarding US-Japan currency coordination [3] - The USD/JPY currency pair remains a focal point, with the New York Fed's recent "rate check" indicating sensitivity to yen depreciation, which could trigger intervention if the yen weakens further [4] - Political tensions in the US, particularly regarding unresolved fiscal negotiations, are contributing to market volatility, with a 75% chance of a government shutdown by January 31, which could negatively impact crypto prices [5][6]

Market Overview - The final weekend of the month is expected to be relatively calm as geopolitical tensions ease, potentially allowing crypto markets to regain stability and find clearer direction [1] Tezos (XTZ) - Tezos is set to benefit from the Tallinn upgrade, which aims to enhance network efficiency, speed, and security, making it a closely watched asset for potential volatility [2] - Technical indicators suggest a possible breakout, with Bollinger Bands converging. If the price expands post-upgrade, it could exceed $0.59 and $0.62, potentially reaching the $0.66 resistance level [3] - The bullish scenario hinges on market reaction; if traders do not respond positively, XTZ may remain range-bound between $0.55 and $0.62 [4] Seeker (SKR) - Seeker has shown a strong performance, surging 335% after launch and reaching a new all-time high of $0.0597, attracting speculative interest [5] - Following the peak, SKR corrected by 23.6% and is currently trading near $0.0390, above the $0.0385 support level. If selling continues to outweigh buying, SKR may face downside pressure towards the next support level near $0.0205 [6] - A reversal is possible if sentiment shifts, with renewed buying interest potentially stabilizing prices and allowing SKR to reclaim $0.0517, which could lead to a retest of previous highs [7] Canton (CC) - Canton is showing bullish momentum, with the Money Flow Index indicating strengthening buying pressure, suggesting rising investor interest [8] - CC is trading near $0.142, just below the $0.148 resistance level. A successful breakout could push the price towards $0.164, moving closer to its all-time high of $0.177, which is approximately 24% above current levels [9]

Group 1 - The capture of Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro by the US is expected to boost crypto markets in 2026, as it may lead to a drop in global oil prices, driving more capital into digital assets like Bitcoin [1][2] - BlockByte anticipates market volatility due to potential retaliation from China and Russia, who have demanded Maduro's release [2] - Bitcoin's price surged back above $92,000 following Maduro's capture, indicating a positive market reaction [2][3] Group 2 - Short positions worth $180 million were liquidated in the past 24 hours, indicating a shift in market sentiment, compared to $75 million in long positions [3] - The S&P 500 earnings outlook remains solid, with analysts expecting a 15.6% rise in earnings per share to $313.84 in 2026 [4] - The price of gold increased nearly 2% amid geopolitical turbulence, now trading at just over $4,400 per ounce [5] Group 3 - The US's control over Venezuela's oil wealth is seen as a significant geopolitical shift, giving the White House influence over oil-producing allies and adversaries [6]

Crypto markets still seeing and feeling the effects of the 10/10 crash 2 months later ...

Group 1: Cryptocurrency Market Overview - The cryptocurrency market remains volatile following the last FOMC meeting, with Bitcoin (BTC) trading between $89k and $93k, experiencing significant price swings [1] - A recent drop wiped out over $130 million in long positions, indicating the market's choppy nature [1] - The Federal Reserve's hawkish stance is expected to keep the market in sideways movement for the near term, with upcoming macroeconomic reports like CPI and NFP potentially influencing market direction [1] Group 2: Altcoin Performance - Solana (SOL) has seen a 2% decline, mirroring the volatility of other major cryptocurrencies, despite reaching a local high of nearly $145 earlier in the week [2] - The Breakpoint conference did not generate the expected interest in Solana, and SOL currently has higher funding rates of 10-11% annualized across exchanges [2] - The options market shows a strong bias towards puts, indicating market expectations for further downward price action as open interest favors puts [2]

RT Santiment (@santimentfeed)🇺🇸 The US Fed made three strategic cuts over the past 3 months, resulting in a total of an 0.75% reduction to interest rates.1⃣ September 17, 2025: Fed lowered the target range to 4.00 %–4.25 % (from 4.25 %+) at the 16–17 Sep meeting.2⃣ October 29, 2025: Fed cut the rate to 3.75 %–4.00 % at the 28–29 Oct meeting.3⃣ December 10, 2025: Fed reduced the rate further to 3.50 %–3.75 % at the 9–10 Dec meeting.📊 Even though these cuts are objectively seen as bullish long-term for crypto ...

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