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The crypto market is experiencing significant apathy, with collapsing premiums in Bitcoin futures indicating a lack of speculative interest. Analyst David Lawant notes that demand for leverage is lower now than during past market crashes, revealing deep investor indifference.

Veteran trader Peter Brandt has dismissed a viral theory claiming Bitcoin is forming a bullish "inverse head and shoulders" pattern, criticizing the technical analysis of crypto influencers. He emphasizes the misconceptions surrounding classical charting.

The essay explores whether Bitcoin functions as a democracy, focusing on the debate around "one-CPU-one-vote." Adam Back argues Bitcoin is a technical consensus network, not a political system, where validity is enforced by nodes rather than majority rule, challenging the democratic perception of Bitcoin's operation.

XRP struggles to recover from a recent price crash, with network activity and burn rates declining significantly. Despite some market fluctuations, bearish sentiment persists, causing weak investor confidence and uncertainty about XRP's future price direction.

Ethereum's price is anticipated to rebound soon, potentially reaching $2,700, as three CME gaps suggest upcoming resistance levels. While selling pressure persists from traders and dormant addresses, technical improvements and leadership changes position Ethereum for long-term gains.

Dogecoin has experienced significant liquidation, with long-position traders facing a 12,928% imbalance as its price fell over 2.7%. After a month of decline, traders anticipated a rebound, but losses intensified. A recovery past $0.10 is crucial for potential bullish momentum.

Shiba Inu's SOU (Shib Owes You) NFTs launch aims to support users affected by Shibarium issues, offering a verifiable claim on the Ethereum blockchain. Each NFT tracks owed amounts, with security audits completed to ensure safety. The community positively responded to the initiative amidst fluctuating crypto markets.

XRP's network activity has fallen by 26%, with active addresses dropping significantly, indicating weakening demand amid market volatility. This decline raises concerns about liquidity and retail participation. While past dips led to price surges, immediate bearish trends persist, with XRP trading at $1.46. A potential rebound may depend on reversing current trading patterns.

Logan Paul's sale of a rare Pokémon card has sparked legal threats from fractional investors who feel misled by the buyback clause that favors him while exposing them to risk. David Schwartz criticized the arrangement for its imbalance in economic incentives.

Shytoshi Kusama announced a new AI platform focused on preserving human legacy and plans to explain its features during a live stream coinciding with a solar eclipse. The project promises a permanent record of users' digital histories.

Kevin O'Leary discusses the collapse of altcoins, highlighting the shift towards Bitcoin and Ethereum as institutions abandon less promising assets. He also warns of quantum computing as a potential threat to crypto security, causing hesitation among investors. O'Leary emphasizes the need for clarity in regulations to encourage further institutional investment.

Alex Thorn defends Bitcoin's "digital gold" narrative against critics by emphasizing Satoshi Nakamoto's 2010 vision, arguing that its future value lies in its unique transferability, not recent price trends.

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Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has taken aim at the "pretend neutrality" of the corporate world, arguing its creators should not be afraid to voice their own cultural and political principles despite the

Wietse Wind, developer of the Xaman wallet, warns of a February 2026 scam campaign targeting the XRP community through six methods, including fraudulent sign requests, malicious NFTs, impersonation accounts, phishing emails, fake wallets, and token giveaways. Wind emphasizes the importance of user verification and caution.

Bitcoin is facing unprecedented bearish conditions in early 2026, marking the first time it is on track for back-to-back monthly losses in January and February. Analysts warn of a potential record of six consecutive negative months if March follows suit, driven by a market crash linked to major liquidations and growing fears over the solvency of large holders.

Bitcoin's aSOPR has fallen to 0.92-0.94, indicating that investors are selling at a loss, which historically leads to bear markets. Analysts suggest that without a quick recovery above 1.0, Bitcoin may enter a prolonged bearish phase amid ongoing market weakness.