Ethereum Derivatives Signal a Crowded Trade at Key February Expiries

Ethereum was trading between $2,014 and $2,028 per coin on Feb. 10, while derivatives markets told a far louder story beneath the surface. Futures open interest remains elevated, options positioning is heavily skewed toward calls, and max pain levels across major exchanges cluster uncomfortably close to spot. Ethereum Derivatives Flash Mixed Signals Across Binance, OKX, … Read more

Crypto ETFs Start Week Firm as Bitcoin Sees $145 Million Inflow

Crypto ETFs opened the new week on steadier footing, led by a second consecutive day of inflows for bitcoin and renewed strength across ether and XRP products. Bitcoin Extends Inflows as Ether and XRP Turn Green A calmer tone settled over crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) as the week got underway, with capital cautiously rotating back … Read more

Volatile Start for Crypto ETFs in February as Bitcoin Lags and XRP Shines

A volatile first full week of February left crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) sharply divided, with bitcoin and ether absorbing sustained pressure while XRP quietly delivered a strong showing. Rapid daily reversals underscored a market still searching for conviction. Extreme Reversals Mark Crypto ETFs as XRP Defies Market Stress The first week of February delivered sharp … Read more

Bitmine’s Ethereum Treasury Swells to 4.3M ETH—Unrealized Losses Mount

Bitmine disclosed Monday that it now holds more than 4.3 million ether, a massive position that places the digital asset treasury firm roughly $480 million underwater as ETH trades below its average purchase price. Bitmine Doubles Down on Ethereum While Paper Loss Nears Half a Billion Bitmine Immersion Technologies said it holds 4,325,738 ETH, acquired … Read more

ENS to Deploy ENSv2 Exclusively on Ethereum, Halts Namechain L2 Development

ENS announced Feb. 6 that it will deploy ENSv2 exclusively on Ethereum L1 and cease development of its planned Namechain layer 2, saying recent Ethereum scaling — including a fusaka-driven gas limit increase to 60 million and a 99% drop in ENS registration gas costs over the past year — made L1 the preferable platform. … Read more

Bitcoin ETFs Snap Losing Streak With $331 Million Inflow

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) finally halted weeks of selling pressure with a strong inflow, offering a rare moment of relief. Ether and solana, however, remained under strain, while XRP continued to quietly rebuild momentum. Capital Rotates Back to Bitcoin ETFs While Ether, Solana Stay Under Pressure After days of relentless selling, the tone shifted modestly … Read more

Struggling DATs, a Resurfacing of Bitcoin’s Shadowy Past, And More – Week In Review

This week’s stories cut to crypto’s foundations. Tom Lee defended ETH treasury drawdowns as structural, not a flaw. The new Epstein file dump reignited scrutiny around Blockstream. Nic Carter showed most Bitcoin devs see quantum risk as distant, but legitimate. Vitalik called time on generic L2s, and Wintermute’s Evgeny Gaevoy argued the industry has stalled … Read more

Ethereum Derivatives Data Shows Heavy Positioning Near $2,000

Ethereum traded above the $2,000 per coin range on Friday afternoon, as derivatives markets flashed a mix of caution and crowding across futures and options. Futures open interest edged lower intraday while options data showed traders clustering around key strikes, setting the stage for potential price compression. Ethereum Options Positioning Points to Compression Near Max … Read more

Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Shed $515 Million as Selling Persists

Bitcoin and ether ETFs remained under intense selling pressure, extending February’s sharp drawdown. XRP and solana ETFs, however, continued to attract fresh capital, offering rare pockets of strength. Another Heavy Selloff Hits Crypto ETFs Relentless selling defined another volatile session for crypto ETFs, with capital continuing to rotate away from bitcoin and ether while selectively … Read more

Tom Lee Defends Bitmine’s Ethereum Treasury Strategy

Bitmine is facing criticism online over large unrealized losses tied to its Ethereum holdings, but Chairman Tom Lee says the claims misunderstand how an ETH-focused treasury strategy works. Bitmine Pushes Back on Claims of Massive Ethereum Losses A public debate has emerged around Bitmine Immersion Technologies’ ethereum holdings. An X user claimed Bitmine’s ETH position … Read more

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