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Netflix, Inc. engages in providing entertainment services. It also offers activities for leisure time, entertainment video, video gaming, and other sources of entertainment. It operates through the United States and International geographic segments. The company was founded by Marc Randolph and Wilmot Reed Hastings on August 29, 1997 and is headquartered in Los Gatos, CA.

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Netflix is facing sharp after-hours volatility as investors react to a post-earnings sell-off, driven by softer-than-expected guidance for the upcoming quarter and the announcement that co-founder Reed Hastings will step down from the board. While the community remains deeply divided, active discussions focus on debating whether this dip serves as a prime buying opportunity for long-term holders or a confirmation of a shifting narrative following the company's recent failed acquisition attempts.

XRP is a decentralized digital asset and the native token of the XRP Ledger, a Layer 1 blockchain designed for high-performance global payments. Its primary value proposition is offering a fast, cost-effective alternative to traditional banking systems by enabling near-instant cross-border settlements that finalize in three to five seconds. By serving as a neutral bridge asset between different fiat currencies, it helps financial institutions lower liquidity costs and eliminates the need for pre-funded accounts.  The network is unique because it utilizes a federated consensus protocol instead of energy-intensive mining or staking. This system achieves deterministic finality through a Unique Node List of trusted validators who must reach an eighty percent agreement threshold to permanently record transactions. This infrastructure supports a sustained throughput of 1,500 transactions per second and includes a built-in decentralized exchange that allows for the automated trading of any tokenized asset without intermediaries.  The project traces its origins back to 2004 with Ryan Fugger before being co-founded in its modern form by Jed McCaleb and Chris Larsen. The company, now known as Ripple, works with major financial institutions as partners and investors to build global payment solutions. To protect the network from spam, a small amount of XRP is burned during every transaction, and the token is further utilized by institutions as collateral to access traditional markets and manage digital asset infrastructure.  Institutional adoption of the asset reached a major milestone in November 2025 when the SEC approved the first wave of spot XRP ETFs. These products, offered by major issuers including Bitwise, Grayscale, 21Shares, Canary Capital, and Franklin Templeton, are now listed on prominent exchanges like the NYSE Arca, Nasdaq, and Cboe BZX. While Ripple remains a key contributor to the ecosystem, the underlying XRP Ledger continues to operate as an open-source and decentralized network.

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The XRP community is intensely focused on the potential passage of the Clarity Act, which many traders view as the primary catalyst for long-term institutional adoption and price appreciation. While sentiment remains polarized between optimistic holders awaiting regulatory milestones and critics pointing to lagging performance and supply concerns, active discussions are dominated by debates over its utility versus other major cryptocurrencies and intense speculation regarding its future role in global payment infrastructure.

Newcourt Acquisition Corp. is a blank check company, which engages in the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company was founded on February 25, 2021 and is headquartered in Oakland, CA.

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Psyence Biomedical is experiencing extreme volatility and intense community discussion following a report that a potential executive order regarding ibogaine research could be signed soon. While retail traders are actively debating the stock's parabolic movement and potential for a short squeeze due to its low float, skeptics are highlighting long-term concerns regarding reverse splits and persistent dilution.

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WeShop Holdings Limited

WeShop Holdings is seeing intense retail-trader speculation and volatility, characterized by rapid price swings, multiple trading halts, and heavy community debate over whether it functions as a short-squeeze opportunity or a high-risk pump and dump. Traders are closely monitoring the stock's low-float setup, with many comparing the recent momentum to other recent high-volatility runners in the microcap sector.

Verizon Communications, Inc. is a holding company, which engages in the provision of communications, information, and entertainment products and services. It operates through the Consumer and Business segments. The Consumer segment provides consumer-focused wireless and wire line communications services and products. The Business segment offers wireless and wireline communications services and products, including FWA broadband, data, video and conferencing services, corporate networking solutions, security and managed network services, local and long-distance voice services, and network access to deliver various IoT services and products. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Verizon Communications Inc

Verizon Communications Inc.

Verizon is trending as investors weigh strong earnings and a massive multi-year share buyback program against ongoing concerns over debt levels and competitive pressures. The community is actively debating the stock's role as a defensive income play while monitoring recent management shakeups and the company's aggressive fiber expansion.

The Last Play is Crypto’s 401k.  RETIRE is more than a coin; it’s The Last Play. We are a community dedicated to breaking free from the grind and building true generational wealth. With RETIRE, our mission is simple yet profound: to provide a pathway to retire yourself and secure financial freedom for your bloodline. While others chase hype and trends, we’re focused on creating a legacy that lasts beyond the typical cycle. RETIRE is about making the one move that matters, with a vision for long-term value, freedom, and impact. This isn’t just a meme —it’s a purpose-driven commitment to building a legacy.

The Last Play

$RETIRE is trending as the community rallies around the narrative of replacing traditional, outdated retirement plans with a tokenized, decentralized movement. Supporters are actively discussing a consistent DCA strategy and viewing recent market volatility as a prime opportunity to accumulate, driven by a shared goal of achieving long-term financial freedom.

IREN Ltd. is a vertically integrated data center business powering the future of Bitcoin, AI and beyond with renewable energy. It is strategically located in renewable-rich, fiber-connected regions across the US and Canada. IREN’s large-scale, grid-connected facilities are purpose-built for the next generation of power-dense computing applications. The company was founded by Daniel Roberts and William Roberts on November 6, 2018, and is headquartered in Sydney, Australia.

IREN Ltd.

IREN Limited

IREN is seeing significant institutional accumulation and positive momentum as the community monitors the upcoming Sweetwater 1 energization and potential partnership catalysts. While the stock navigates a high-volatility phase, investors are actively debating the company's long-term valuation as an AI-compute platform compared to its infrastructure-focused peers.

Back in 2011, long before “crypto Twitter”, NFTs, or VC-backed chains existed, users of the BitcoinTalk forum came up with a new currency - not to launch a network, but to make fun of btc.... and so: The first memecoin/memecurrency was born.  On May 23, 2011, a Something Awful poster cracked, “Has anyone called them buttcoins yet?”. It was sophomoric and perfect. Within weeks the gag metastasized into Buttcoin.org, a parody blog that described a “peer to peer butt” economy while cataloging mining fiascos, exchange blowups, and MLM-adjacent “innovations”.

Buttcoin

Buttcoin is gaining attention as the internet's original parody token from 2011, with the community highlighting its authentic roots and cultural longevity as key differentiators. Proponents are actively debating its transition from a satirical forum joke to an on-chain asset, emphasizing its survival across market cycles as a signal of long-term potential.

Rumble, Inc. engages in operating an online neutral video platform. It operates through the following geographical segments: United States, Canada, and Other. The company was founded in October 2013 by Chris Pavlovski and is headquartered in Longboat Key, FL.

Rumble Inc - Ordinary Shares - Class A

Rumble Inc

Rumble Inc. is trending as investors rally around the pending acquisition of Northern Data AG, fueling intense speculation about a potential short squeeze due to high short interest and limited share availability. The community is heavily focused on the company's expanding AI and cloud infrastructure capabilities, bolstered by significant capital commitments and partnerships from Tether, which many see as a catalyst for a major valuation re-rate.

Sidus Space, Inc. is a space-as-a-service company. The firm focuses on commercial satellite design, manufacture, launch planning, mission operations and in-orbit support, and data collection with a vision to demonstrate space operations for new technologies, and deliver data and predictive analytics to both domestic and global customers. The company was founded by Carol M. Craig on July 17, 2012 and is headquartered in Merritt Island, FL.

Sidus Space Inc - Ordinary Shares - Class A

Sidus Space is generating significant community interest, driven by its involvement in the Artemis program and ongoing strategic partnerships within the space and defense sectors. Investors are closely monitoring the stock's technical performance and breakout potential, while actively debating the impact of upcoming industry events and broader sector momentum.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Hayes said he’s structurally bullish on Bitcoin in the long term, but if he had a $1 to invest, it wouldn’t go into the apex cryptocurrency right now.</li><li>According to him, BTC’s price could break below $60,000 if tensions between the U.S. and Iran continue to escalate.</li><li>He stated that he only plans on buying more Bitcoin once the Federal Reserve starts printing money, which usually happens after every major conflict in the Middle East.</li></ul>Maelstrom founder and chief investment officer Arthur Hayes said that while he’s structurally bullish on Bitcoin (BTC) in the long term, that’s not where he’s putting his money right now.“If I had $1 to invest right now, would I be putting it into Bitcoin?” he said during a recent&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ny9P1l0WKwo">podcast</a> with Natalie Brunell. “No, I would wait.” According to Hayes, there’s a real risk that Bitcoin’s price will dip below $60,000 again if the war between the U.S. and Iran drags on.&nbsp;“I think that they’re in a situation where the longer this carries on, there could be massive selloff in equities and Bitcoin might fall a bit lower,” he said. “It might break $60,000 that could be a cascading of liquidations down.” <a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin">Bitcoin’s price</a> fell 1.8% in the last 24 hours to around $69,300. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the apex cryptocurrency fell to ‘neutral’ from ‘bullish’ territory over the past day.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_03_11_084008_png_2a8de0c976.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-03-11 084008.png" width="1366" height="137"><figcaption>BTC retail sentiment and message volume on March 11 as of 8:35 a.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">Is War Good For Bitcoin?</h2>Hayes stated that the outlook for Bitcoin remains uncertain in the near term and reiterated his thesis of ‘<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/why-trump-in-iran-means-bitcoin-price-could-go-up/cZddUJbRIck">iOS warfare</a>’ that initiating a war in Iran has become a “rite of passage” for U.S. Presidents, wherein Trump is no exception. More importantly, for Bitcoin, the Federal Reserve has printed money every time there’s been a conflict in the region.“That’s what they do, they’ve done it for every other major Middle Eastern conflict, at least in my lifetime,” Hayes said. Despite the short-term risks, he believes prolonged military conflict could eventually support Bitcoin’s long-term outlook.“I think the longer that this conflict goes on, the higher the likelihood that the Fed has to print money to support the American war machine,” Hayes said. “And, that’s when I’m going to buy Bitcoin.”<h2 class="st-heading-2">Demand For ‘Stateless Money’ Still Growing</h2>Hayes said that the dynamic ultimately strengthens the case for decentralized assets. “If you’re saying war is good for Bitcoin, what you’re really saying is war means money printing and money printing is good for Bitcoin,” he said.He added that the appeal of decentralized money has grown significantly since Bitcoin’s early days. “I think the need for stateless money is stronger now than it was in 2009 when the Genesis block was created,” Hayes said. Despite his caution in the short term, Hayes said his broader outlook remains bullish.Bitcoin’s price has fallen around 45% from its October peak of over $126,000. So far this year, the apex cryptocurrency is down over 20%.&nbsp;Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/coin-stock-drops-while-crcl-surges-after-trump-for-saber-rattling-on-clarity/cZdAoOURIJ5">COIN Stock Drops While CRCL Surges After Monness Crespi Calls Out Trump For ‘Saber Rattling’ On CLARITY Act</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Arthur Hayes speaks on stage during Bitcoin Conference 2023 at Miami Beach Convention Center on May 19, 2023 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Jason Koerner/Getty Images for Bitcoin Magazine)

Arthur Hayes Wouldn’t Invest $1 In Bitcoin Right Now – Warns BTC Price Could Slip Below $60K Again If US-Iran War Escalates

In a recent podcast, Hayes said he only plans to buy Bitcoin once the Federal Reserve starts printing money.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Trades executed over weekends or holidays will carry the following business day as the trade date.</li><li>CME said that in 2025, the&nbsp;Average Daily Volume (ADV) in cryptocurrency derivatives reached 407,200 contracts, marking a 46% year-on-year rise.</li><li>Average daily open interest rose 7% year-on-year to 335,400 contracts.</li></ul>CME Group (CME) announced on Thursday that its regulated cryptocurrency futures and options will soon be available for round-the-clock trading, pending regulatory approval.&nbsp;The firm stated that cryptocurrency futures and options trading will be available 24 hours, seven days a week, starting May. 29,&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">24/7 Crypto Futures And Options Access&nbsp;</h2>2026. CME Group cryptocurrency futures and options will operate continuously on the CME Globex platform, with only a brief two-hour maintenance window each weekend.Trades executed over weekends or holidays will carry the following business day as the trade date, with clearing, settlement, and regulatory reporting processed accordingly, the company said.At the time of writing, Bitcoin slipped 0.6% and was trading around $66,014.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/CME">CME Group stock</a> inched 0.2% higher on Thursday morning. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the stock remained in ‘neutral’ territory amid ‘high’ message volume levels.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Record Activity In 2026</h2>Cryptocurrency derivatives have seen record growth on CME this year. Average Daily Volume (ADV) reached 407,200 contracts, marking a 46% year-on-year (YoY), while average daily open interest rose 7% YoY to 335,400 contracts, the financial services company said. Futures alone accounted for 403,900 contracts on average, up 47% YoY.<blockquote>"Client demand for risk management in the digital asset market is at an all-time high, driving a record $3 trillion in notional volume across our Cryptocurrency futures and options in 2025.”— Tim McCourt, Global Head of Equities, FX and Alternative Products, CME Group&nbsp;</blockquote>By extending trading hours to 24/7, CME aims to offer traders greater flexibility in managing cryptocurrency exposure. CME Group enables clients to trade futures, options, cash, and OTC products across major asset classes, including interest rates, equities, foreign exchange, energy, agriculture, metals, and cryptocurrencies.&nbsp;CME stock has gained over 20% in the last 12 months.&nbsp;Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/goldman-sachs-bets-big-on-credo-technology-high-speed-copper-cables-key-driver-ai-data-center-market/cZRkGLpR4DP">Goldman Sachs Bets Big On Credo Technology, Highlights High-Speed Copper Cables As Key Driver In Booming AI Data Center Market</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

In this photo illustration, the CME Group logo is displayed on a smartphone screen in front of a stock chart showcasing CME Group's financial performance on Feb. 9, 2025, in China. (Photo illustration by Cheng Xin/Getty Images)

CME Group To Launch Round-The-Clock Cryptocurrency Futures And Options Trading

The cryptocurrency futures and options will operate continuously on the CME Globex platform, with only a brief two-hour maintenance window each weekend.

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The cryptocurrency futures and options will operate continuously on the CME Globex platform, with only a brief two-hour maintenance window each weekend.


<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>CryptoQuant highlighted the risk of prolonged time-based capitulation rather than sharp price declines alone.</li><li>Michael van de Poppe pointed to historically low RSI levels seen only during major market stress events.</li><li>Plan C said multiple long-term indicators suggest Bitcoin may be approaching a bottom, with support between $54,000 and $58,000.</li></ul>Binance (BNB) founder Changpeng ‘CZ’ Zhao posted a familiar crypto throwback on Thursday amid Bitcoin’s (BTC) to slide to $60,000, while analysts flagged worrying technical indicators to past crypto winters.&nbsp;“Poor again,” CZ wrote in a <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/cz_binance/status/2019456853864857605">post</a> on X, noting that the last time he used this phrase was during Bitcoin’s drop from $67,000 to roughly $30,000, during the 2022 crypto slump.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><a class="st-link-external" href="https://x.com/cz_binance/status/2019456853864857605" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_02_06_040236_png_ca83c1fedd.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-02-06 040236.png" width="817" height="421"></a><figcaption>Source: @cz_binance/X</figcaption></figure><a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin">Bitcoin’s price</a> recuperated to around $65,100 on Thursday night, still down 8.5% in the last 24 hours. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the apex cryptocurrency dropped lower within the ‘extremely bearish’ zone with chatter steady at ‘extremely high’ levels&nbsp;over the past day. BTC’s price is now nearly 50% lower than its record high of over $126,000 seen in October last year.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_02_06_022600_png_fe3922821f.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-02-06 022600.png" width="1260" height="127"><figcaption>BTC retail sentiment and message volume on February 6 as of 2:25 a.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>Meanwhile,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/binancecoin">BNB’s price</a> posted double-digital losses, down 10.6% in the last 24 hours to $623.12. The cryptocurrency has fallen nearly 55% from its record high over $1,300 seen in October. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the altcoin fell to ‘bearish’ from ‘neutral’ territory over the past day with message volume at ‘high’ levels.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_02_06_025339_png_ef903558b9.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-02-06 025339.png" width="1249" height="167"><figcaption>BNB retail sentiment and message volume on February 6 as of 2:50 a.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">Analysts Warn Capitulation May Be Underway</h2>Several analysts pointed to technical signals suggesting the market may be entering a capitulation phase. CryptoQuant&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/cryptoquant_com/status/2019683381370581060?s=20">noted</a> that the larger risk at this stage of Bitcoin's fall may be “time capitulation” rather than additional price declines. According to the firm, the danger lies not only in how far prices fall, but in how long they remain depressed.MN Fund founder and chief investment officer Michael van de Poppe&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/CryptoMichNL/status/2019443042243977531">pointed to</a> Bitcoin’s daily relative strength index (RSI), which recently fell to 18. He said such levels have only appeared during a handful of major stress events, including the COVID crash in 2020, the market low in November 2018, and the sharp selloff in August 2023. Van de Poppe described the reading as characteristic of capitulation and conditions typically seen near bear market lows.<figure class="image"><a class="st-link-external" href="https://x.com/CryptoMichNL/status/2019443042243977531" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_02_06_040506_png_902a206ad1.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-02-06 040506.png" width="827" height="996"></a><figcaption>Source @CryptoMichNL/X</figcaption></figure>Analyst who goes by Plan C&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/TheRealPlanC/status/2019522297363652640?s=20">stated</a>&nbsp;on X if Bitcoin’s weekly RSI were to close at current levels, it would match the lowest reading in the asset’s history. He pointed to the 200-week simple moving average near $58,000 and estimated potential support between $54,000 and $58,000. While acknowledging strong downside momentum and limited buying support so far, he said multiple indicators suggest the market may be approaching a bottom.&nbsp;Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/bitcoin-slide-triggers-mstr-biggest-one-day-drop-in-over-a-year/cZbFRVYR4n0">Bitcoin’s Slide Triggers MSTR’s Biggest One-Day Drop In Over A Year – But These Three Crypto Stocks Took a Bigger Hit</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Changpeng Zhao, Co-founder & former CEO, Binance at Centre Stage during the opening night of Web Summit 2022 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo By Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile for Web Summit via Getty Images)

Binance Founder CZ Posts ‘Poor Again’ Crypto Winter Throwback While Analysts Flag Worrying Technical Indicators

The last time Changpeg ‘CZ’ Zhao posted “Poor Again” was during the 2022 crypto slump when Bitcoin’s price fell from $67,000 to around $30,000.

CZ Posts ‘Poor Again’ Crypto Winter Throwback Amid Worrying Technical Indicators 

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>10x Research pointed to the unwinding of earlier cycle investments as a key driver.</li><li>Peter Brandt described the move as campaign selling marked by steadily lower highs.</li><li>Simply put, large-scale withdrawals might be tightening liquidity during a volatile period.</li></ul>Bitcoin’s (BTC) price sank further on Wednesday night, hovering near $70,000 as traders speculated on why Bitcoin is dropping despite improving long-term narratives.The apex cryptocurrency has fallen nearly 20% this year so far, and is trading 40% below its record high of over $126,000 seen in October. According to experts like Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan and Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz, this may be the tail-end of the crypto winter.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Why Is Bitcoin’s Price Dropping?</h2>Analysts at 10x Research stated that the current drawdown in <a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin">Bitcoin's price</a> is because of a broader reassessment of capital deployed earlier in the cycle, rather than a collapse in conviction around Bitcoin’s long-term role.“Each cycle introduces new narratives and promoters, often successfully attracting billions and, in this cycle, tens of billions of dollars in capital for single investments,” the firm said in a note. “Ironically, it is the subsequent reassessment of these allocations by investors, and the unwinding of the capital raised, that is now exerting downward pressure on Bitcoin.”Veteran trader Peter Brandt&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/PeterLBrandt/status/2019246686166716588">echoed</a> that view, describing the selloff as methodical rather than disorderly. In a post on X, Brandt said Bitcoin’s eight-day pattern of lower highs and lower lows carried “all the fingerprints of campaign selling, not retail liquidation,” adding that such phases can persist without a clear signal for when they will end.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Withdrawals Add Another Layer of Pressure</h2>Binance co-founder Yi He&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/heyibinance/status/2019182356436017522">said</a> members of the crypto community have initiated what she described as a “withdrawal campaign” on the world’s largest crypto exchange, encouraging users to move assets off trading platforms.“Although the number of assets in Binance addresses has increased after the campaign was launched, I believe that regularly initiating withdrawals from all trading platforms is a very effective stress test,” Yi He wrote.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Crypto Sentiment Sours Despite Long-Term Optimism</h2>Broader market sentiment has deteriorated alongside the price action. “Feels like everyone just gave up on crypto,” crypto market water Lark Davis. “Metals and stocks were largely the better investments this cycle unless you got some big memecoin win. Bad times.”On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around BTC dropped lower within ‘extremely bearish’ territory even as chatter remained at ‘extremely high’ levels.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_02_05_020204_png_94ce235fbc.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-02-05 020204.png" width="1271" height="670"><figcaption>BTC retail sentiment and message volume on February 5 as of 12:45 a.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>One user predicted that Bitcoin’s price may fall as low as $69,000 on Wednesday night.<stembedurl>https://www.stocktwits.com/Vlad_Put/message/644061244</stembedurl>Another anticipated a flash crash to $60,000.<stembedurl>https://www.stocktwits.com/Lazer_Ray/message/644060428</stembedurl>The latest move downward in Bitcoin’s price comes after the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/macro-indicator-bitcoin-traders-watch-has-just-flipped-crypto-analysts-split/cZbiNpeR4lh">market anticipated</a> the apex cryptocurrency would rise following the marked improvement in ISM Manufacturing PMI on Monday. The reading crossed 50, usually a necessary condition for the crypto bull run.Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/bitcoin-hits-end-of-winter-moment-michael-burry-mike-novogratz-agree/cZbmUZPR4NM">Bitcoin Hits ‘End-Of-Winter’ Moment? Michael Burry, Mike Novogratz And Matt Hougan Are On The Same Page</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Bitcoin symbol is seen on a money exchange point in Warsaw, Poland on March 26, 2023. (Photo by Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Why Is Bitcoin Dropping? BTC’s Price Slides Towards $70K After A Week Of Lower Highs On 'Campaign Selling'

Analysts say the drop in Bitcoin’s price is because of capital reallocation rather than retail panic selling.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Analysts flagged a data-heavy macro week, with rate decisions and U.S. labor reports expected to drive volatility across crypto and risk assets.</li><li>Market commentators warned that Bitcoin’s loss of key technical levels in past cycles has often preceded deeper drawdowns, keeping downside risks in focus.</li><li>Despite a short-term price bounce, Bitcoin saw heavy liquidations dominated by shorts, while retail sentiment remained bearish with elevated chatter levels.</li></ul>Bitcoin (BTC) climbed above $79,000 on Tuesday, rebounding from price levels last seen in late 2024 and putting the spotlight back on the $80,000 psychological mark for traders watching near-term momentum. Analysts warn that U.S. economic data and rate expectations could drive sharp moves in crypto and other risk assets.&nbsp;Bitcoin (BTC) had briefly touched $79,000 before dipping back to $78,469.67, up by 0.7% in the previous day. According to&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/bitcoin/historical_data?start=2024-10-31&amp;end=2026-02-02">historical records</a>, Bitcoin’s rebound followed a decline back to price levels last seen in November 2024, a zone that previously saw sustained trading activity.&nbsp;&nbsp;Forbes reported that Yuya Hasegawa, crypto market analyst at Bitbank,&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2026/01/31/worst-case-scenario-crypto-suddenly-braced-for-massive-1-trillion-bitcoin-price-crash/">said</a>, “A break below the key $80,000 psychological level could accelerate selling pressure once again.” He added that, “Should Bitcoin decline another leg lower, oversold conditions and perceived value levels may increasingly attract dip-buying interest.”<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin">Bitcoin (BTC),</a> trading at around $78,175.11, up 0.9% in the last 24 hours, saw about $81.62 million in total liquidations. Liquidations rose as price volatility increased near key levels. On Stocktwits, the retail sentiment around Bitcoin changed from ‘extremely bearish’ to ‘bearish’ territory, with chatter at ‘extremely high’ levels over the past day.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Macro Data, Technical Signals, And Liquidations Shape Bitcoin Outlook</h2>Analysts at Ostium Labs also&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/OstiumLabs/status/2018342001721364679?s=20">warned</a> that markets are entering a data-heavy week, with multiple interest-rate decisions and major U.S. economic releases scheduled. These included ISM manufacturing and services data, job openings, ADP employment figures, weekly jobless claims, and the January nonfarm payrolls report.&nbsp;The report noted that the concentration of Central Bank decisions and labor-market data could increase short-term volatility across currencies and other risk assets as investors reassess growth and interest-rate expectations.<h2 class="st-heading-2">History Points To Volatility Ahead</h2>Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan recently&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://experts.bitwiseinvestments.com/cio-memos/the-depths-of-crypto-winter">described</a> the current environment as a “crypto winter.” He noted that periods of high fear and consolidation have historically preceded longer-term recoveries.Market analyst Ali Charts also&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/alicharts/status/2018592173394927973?s=20">pointed</a> out that in past cycles, Bitcoin often saw deeper corrections after losing the 100-week simple moving average, a pattern that has historically preceded drawdowns of “45%-58%.”&nbsp;The broader cross-asset backdrop has continued to weigh on crypto performance. Wintermute&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/wintermute_t/status/2018624339344851125">said</a> Bitcoin’s drop below $80,000 over the weekend triggered $2.55 billion in liquidations, as a delayed risk-off rotation driven by macro and earnings pressures hit risk assets.Read also:<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/djt-trump-token-crypto-pac-funding-us-elections/cZbitG2R4lv"> Why Trump-Linked Crypto Stocks And Tokens Are Back On Traders’ Radar</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com

Is Bitcoin Ready To Test $80K Again? Traders Are Watching Liquidation Signals, US Economic Data 

Analysts warned that a data-heavy macro calendar, weak risk appetite, and lingering technical pressures continue to raise volatility risks for crypto markets.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Analysts broadly see the data as supportive for crypto but disagree on how the impact may play out.&nbsp;</li><li>Real Vision CEO Raoul Pal said PMI strength is a necessary condition for sustained crypto gains.</li><li>Other analysts remain cautious, citing the low likelihood of a new bull market.</li></ul>A surprise jump in the ISM Manufacturing PMI to 52.6 on Monday, marking its first expansion in 12 months, split crypto analysts over what the data could mean for Bitcoin (BTC) and the broader cryptocurrency market.The reading marked the highest level the ISM Manufacturing PMI has been at since August 2022. It was also a notable improvement from December’s 47.9 reading and beat forecasts of 48.5.&nbsp;While most market watchers agree that the numbers are positive for the overall cryptocurrency market, they remain divided on the extent of the impact on prices and how it will play out.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin">Bitcoin’s price</a> rose 2.9% in the last 24 hours to around $78,800 – extending its recovery from the weekend flash crash that pulled the crypto market’s value below $3 trillion.&nbsp;On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the apex cryptocurrency improved marginally to ‘bearish’ from ‘extremely bearish’ territory over the past day, with chatter remaining at ‘extremely high’ levels.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_02_03_024812_png_59927847ab.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-02-03 024812.png" width="1252" height="136"><figcaption>BTC retail sentiment and message volume on February 3 as of 1:45 a.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">Analysts Split On What PMI Expansion Means For Crypto</h2>“ISM is not everything, and it doesn’t mean up only yet necessarily, but it is a necessary condition for strong crypto prices over time (as in liquidity),” Raoul Pal, Real Vision CEO, said in a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/RaoulGMI/status/2018502366996070449?s=20">post&nbsp;</a>on X. The former Goldman Sachs managing director is known for correctly predicting the 2011 peak and the 2025 crypto rally.<figure class="image"><a class="st-link-external" href="https://x.com/RaoulGMI/status/2018502366996070449" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_02_03_024848_png_e3bea2f084.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-02-03 024848.png" width="811" height="772"></a><figcaption>Source: @RaoulGMI/X</figcaption></figure>However, others disagree. Host of ‘Colin Talks Crypto’ and creator of the Crypto Bitcoin Bull Run Index (CBBI) stated that while the uptick in ISM is a “nice start”, it’s more than likely that Bitcoin is still in a bear market. “I give this outcome of ISM causing (or signalling) a 2026 extended bull run about a 20% chance of materializing,” he wrote in a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/ColinTCrypto/status/2018529493275628013">post</a> on X. “It's possible. I won't rule it out. But I don't think it has big odds.”Meanwhile, entrepreneur and investor Mark Chadwick said the PMI reading signals that altcoin season may finally be upon the crypto market. “This PMI chart can’t get any clearer; when PMI is high, we go parabolic,” he&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/markchadwickx/status/2018411553360666898">wrote</a> on X.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><a class="st-link-external" href="https://x.com/markchadwickx/status/2018411553360666898" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_02_03_024838_png_6645f608ed.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-02-03 024838.png" width="833" height="1026"></a><figcaption>Source: @markchadwickx/X</figcaption></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">Why ISM Manufacturing PMI Matters for Crypto Markets</h2>Crypto commentator Jesse Eckel argued that the PMI’s move above 50 carries historical significance for the crypto market. He noted that major crypto bull runs in 2013, 2017, and 2021 coincided with ISM readings above the expansion threshold.“This entire cycle, since 2021, we’ve been below 50 with only tiny blips above the surface,” he wrote in a post on X. “This is by far the largest move up we’ve had this cycle. Run it hot.”According to Eckel, the PMI itself is less important as a survey and more valuable as an indicator of economic acceleration and liquidity momentum. He explained that when liquidity expands and economic activity accelerates, investors tend to move further out along the risk curve. This usually spells good news for Bitcoin, NFTs, and altcoins across the crypto market. “People don't invest in the riskiest assets when they are scared; they do it when they are greedy,” he said.So far, he noted that the currency cycle has been driven purely by narrative, institutional adoption, and “boomer” ETF money. He forecast the current setup could result in a bigger crypto cycle than the one the market saw in 2021.Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/cathie-wood-says-i-would-shift-from-gold-to-bitcoin-as-ark-invest-buys-the-dip/cZbikVHR4lf">Cathie Wood Says ‘I Would Shift From Gold To Bitcoin’ As ARK Invest Buys The Dip In Crypto Stocks</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

A Bitcoin sign is displayed on the wall of developers Ciprés and Rilea Group on July 16, 2025, in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

This Macro Indicator Bitcoin Traders Watch Has Just Flipped – Crypto Analysts Split On What It Means For BTC

A surprise jump in the ISM Manufacturing PMI to 52.6 on Monday, marking its first expansion in 12 months, split crypto analysts over what the data could mean for Bitcoin (BTC) and the broader cryptocurrency market.

ISM Manufacturing PMI rose to 52.6 on Monday, its first expansion reading in 12 months.

Bitcoin Heads for Fourth Annual Loss: What ETFs May Face in 2026

Bitcoin heads for a fourth annual loss despite institutional support, ETF adoption and Trump backing, raising questions about what 2026 holds for crypto ETFs like IBIT.

 2025 A Year for Crypto: Can ETFs Surge in 2026?

Cryptos slip after record highs. Will ETFs like BITB, FBTC, IBIT, ETHE, and FETH fuel the next crypto uptrend?

Should You Buy the Dip in Crypto ETFs?

Crypto slides deepen to start December. Despite rising headwinds, is it time to buy the dip in BITB, FBTC, BTC or IBIT due to growing acceptance?

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Bank of America will offer CIO coverage for BITB, FBTC, Grayscale Mini Trust, and BlackRock IBIT starting January 5.</li><li>The move aligns Bank of America with Morgan Stanley, BlackRock, and Fidelity guidance on digital assets.</li><li>Bank of America clients previously had to submit special requests to access crypto ETFs.</li></ul>Bank of America (BAC) is reportedly letting wealth advisers formally recommend crypto, joining Morgan Stanley, BlackRock, and Fidelity in bringing digital assets into high-net-worth portfolios.According to a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bank-of-america-says-its-wealth-management-clients-may-put-up-to-4-of-their-portfolio-in-crypto-220028738.html">report</a> by Yahoo Finance, Bank of America will offer CIO coverage for four Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs — Bitwise Bitcoin ETF (BITB), Fidelity’s Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC), Grayscale’s Bitcoin Mini Trust (BTC), and BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) – starting January 5, next year.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/BAC">BAC’s stock</a> edged 0.3% higher in pre-market trade, with retail sentiment on Stocktwits dipping to ‘bearish’ from ‘neutral’ over the past day, accompanied by ‘low’ levels of chatter.&nbsp;Meanwhile,&nbsp;<a href="http://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin">Bitcoin’s price</a> recovered 2.8% over the last 24 hours after dipping below $84,000 in the previous session, wiping out nearly $1 billion in leveraged bets<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/bitcoin-falls-to-84000-1-billion-wiped-out-mstr-bmnr-lead-crypto-stocks-selloff/cLI71d2REix">.</a><h2 class="st-heading-2">BAC Joins The Big Bank Crypto Pivot</h2>Since the Trump administration&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/house-advances-genius-and-clarity-crypto-bills/ch8hldrR5or">passed the GENIUS Act</a> in July earlier this year, banks have gradually taken a more crypto-friendly stance. On Monday, Vanguard&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-12-01/vanguard-relents-on-crypto-etfs-will-allow-them-on-its-platform">announced</a> that it will allow certain crypto ETFs and mutual funds on its platform.Morgan Stanley’s global investment committee in October suggested&nbsp; 2% to 4% crypto allocation for investors with higher risk tolerance. Earlier in the year, BlackRock advocated an allocation of 1% to 2% to Bitcoin, while Fidelity recommended 2% to 5% for general clients and up to 7.5% for investors under 30.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Change In BAC’s Crypto Policy</h2>The new guidance marks a shift from BAC’s previous policy, which barred advisers from proactively suggesting crypto products. Previously, clients at Merrill, the Private Bank, and Merrill Edge could access crypto ETFs only upon request.&nbsp;“For investors with a strong interest in thematic innovation and comfort with elevated volatility, a modest allocation of 1% to 4% in digital assets could be appropriate,” Chris Hyzy, chief investment officer at Bank of America Private Bank, told Yahoo Finance. “Our guidance emphasizes regulated vehicles, thoughtful allocation, and a clear understanding of both the opportunities and risks.”Other major banks, including Charles Schwab and JPMorgan, as well as super-regional lenders like PNC, are expected to expand crypto access upon further regulatory clarity.Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/bitcoin-price-steadies-at-86000-after-1b-liquidations-grayscale-sees-new-highs/cLIaL8eRE0j">Bitcoin’s Price Steadies At $86,000 After $1B Liquidations – Grayscale Sees New Highs In 2026</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

A Bank of America Branch stands in Manhattan on January 12, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Bank Of America Opens The Door To Crypto, Joining Morgan Stanley And BlackRock 

According to a report by Yahoo Finance, Bank of America now recommends allocating 1% to 4% to crypto for eligible clients.

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