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Cryptocurrency News 31 January 2026 - 2 February 2026

Bitcoin price today: BTC steadies near $78,000 after 10-month low as deleveraging grips markets

Bitcoin price today: BTC steadies near $78,000 after 10-month low as deleveraging grips markets

Bitcoin steadied near $77,800 Monday after dropping to a 10-month low of $74,550, pressured by forced selling and renewed Fed policy concerns. Crypto-linked U.S. stocks and spot bitcoin ETFs fell at the open, with Strategy Inc shares down 6% after disclosing a major bitcoin purchase. Traders warn further margin calls could push bitcoin lower. The March CME bitcoin futures contract last traded near $84,000.
2 February 2026
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Bitcoin price today slips below $78,000 as Warsh Fed pick stokes liquidity jitters

Bitcoin price today slips below $78,000 as Warsh Fed pick stokes liquidity jitters

Bitcoin fell nearly 1% to $77,582 early Monday, while Ether dropped 4.6% to $2,279 as traders reacted to Donald Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh for Fed chair. CME Group raised margin requirements on metal futures after a sell-off, intensifying liquidity concerns. U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw $510 million in outflows last week. Focus now shifts to Friday’s U.S. jobs report for signals on Fed policy.
2 February 2026
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Bitcoin drops below $80,000 as ChatGPT and Grok spit out 2026 crypto picks

Bitcoin drops below $80,000 as ChatGPT and Grok spit out 2026 crypto picks

Bitcoin fell 6.5% to $78,719 Saturday, dropping below $80,000 after President Trump named Kevin Warsh as the next Fed chair, fueling fears of tighter liquidity. Liquidations topped $2 billion, and U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw $1.6 billion in net outflows in January. Gold and silver prices also declined. Retail sites and press releases continued touting both major and lesser-known cryptocurrencies.
2 February 2026
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Robert Kiyosaki says gold, silver and bitcoin are “on sale” as margin hikes deepen rout

Robert Kiyosaki says gold, silver and bitcoin are “on sale” as margin hikes deepen rout

Gold and silver plunged Monday in Asia, with gold down as much as 7.5% and silver dropping 14.2%, after CME Group raised margin requirements on metal futures. Bitcoin fell below $80,000 following President Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh for Fed chair and signals of tighter liquidity. Robert Kiyosaki said he is buying gold, silver, and bitcoin after the selloff, calling it a buying opportunity.
2 February 2026
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Bitcoin slides to 10-month low near $74,500 as silver rout hits risk assets

Bitcoin slides to 10-month low near $74,500 as silver rout hits risk assets

Bitcoin fell to a 10-month low in Asia on Monday, dropping as much as 2.5% to $74,541 after a weekend selloff. Gold plunged up to 7.5% and silver 14.2%, triggering margin hikes and forced liquidations across markets. CME Group raised margin requirements as volatility surged. Traders cited Kevin Warsh’s nomination as Fed chair and liquidity concerns for fueling the rout.
2 February 2026
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Bitcoin price slides near $75,000 as Donald Trump taps Kevin Warsh for Fed chair

Bitcoin price slides near $75,000 as Donald Trump taps Kevin Warsh for Fed chair

Bitcoin fell about 4% to $75,441, its lowest since mid-2025, while ether dropped nearly 10% to $2,191. Warsh’s nomination as U.S. central bank chief boosted the dollar and triggered a broad selloff in risk assets, including crypto and precious metals. Thin liquidity amplified price swings. Analysts flagged Bitcoin’s approach to the $73,000 support level as sentiment turned cautious.
2 February 2026
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XRP price today steadies near $1.60 after weekend slide as traders brace for Fed pick fallout

XRP price today steadies near $1.60 after weekend slide as traders brace for Fed pick fallout

XRP dropped 11.19% Saturday to $1.56 before stabilizing near $1.59 Sunday, with $5.6 billion in trading volume. Traders are watching Kevin Warsh’s Fed nomination and upcoming U.S. jobs data, while a Senate Republican threatens to block Warsh’s confirmation. Bitcoin fell below $80,000, fueling wider crypto selloffs. Grayscale’s XRP Trust fee waiver ends February 24, 2026.
1 February 2026
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Bitcoin price breaks below $80,000 after silver rout — and Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway sees American Express nearly catch Apple

Bitcoin price breaks below $80,000 after silver rout — and Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway sees American Express nearly catch Apple

Bitcoin fell below $80,000 Saturday, dropping 6.5% to $78,719 as the dollar strengthened after Donald Trump named Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve. Ether slid nearly 12%, and crypto liquidations topped $1.6 billion in 24 hours. Investors pulled almost $1.5 billion from U.S. bitcoin ETFs this week. The wider crypto market lost about $111 billion in value.
1 February 2026
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Coinbase stock price: COIN ends at $194.74 — what to watch before Monday

Coinbase stock price: COIN ends at $194.74 — what to watch before Monday

Coinbase shares closed down 2.2% at $194.74 Friday as bitcoin slid 2.5% to about $82,300, later dropping to $78,000 on Sunday. Traders cited concerns over tighter policy after Donald Trump named Kevin Warsh as his Fed chair pick. Coinbase reports earnings Feb. 12. U.S. stock markets are closed Sunday, but crypto trades continue, leaving Coinbase exposed to weekend price swings.
1 February 2026
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Strategy (MSTR) stock: What to know before Monday after Friday rebound, bitcoin weekend slide

Strategy (MSTR) stock: What to know before Monday after Friday rebound, bitcoin weekend slide

Strategy Inc. shares jumped 4.6% to $149.71 Friday, recovering from steep losses earlier in the week, even as bitcoin slid 5% to near $78,700. The company, which holds over 712,000 bitcoins, reports earnings Feb. 5. Other crypto-related stocks fell, with Coinbase down 2.2% and Riot Platforms off 8.7%. Options markets are pricing in high volatility around Strategy’s upcoming results.
1 February 2026
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Bitcoin tumbles under $80,000 as Warsh Fed pick shakes altcoin season hopes

Bitcoin tumbles under $80,000 as Warsh Fed pick shakes altcoin season hopes

Bitcoin fell below $80,000 on Saturday, dropping 6.53% to $78,719.63 after Kevin Warsh was named the next Federal Reserve chair. Ether slid 11.76% to $2,387.77. Major exchanges saw $1.53 billion in crypto futures liquidations over 24 hours, according to Binance. Traders cited tighter U.S. liquidity and risk control concerns as key factors behind the selloff.
31 January 2026
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Bitcoin price breaks below $80,000 as ETF outflows and Fed shake-up hang over week ahead

Bitcoin price breaks below $80,000 as ETF outflows and Fed shake-up hang over week ahead

Bitcoin fell 5.1% to $78,638 Saturday, dropping below $80,000 as crypto markets extended their slide. U.S.-listed spot bitcoin ETFs saw $509.7 million in outflows Jan. 30, led by BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust. Donald Trump named Kevin Warsh as his pick for next Fed chair, raising speculation about tighter policy. The U.S. government entered a likely short shutdown after Congress missed a funding deadline.
31 January 2026
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Coinbase stock slips after hours as bitcoin hits a two-month low — what COIN investors watch next

Coinbase stock slips after hours as bitcoin hits a two-month low — what COIN investors watch next

Coinbase shares fell 2.2% to $194.74 in after-hours trading Friday as Bitcoin hit a two-month low, dropping 2.5% to $82,300. The declines followed speculation over Federal Reserve leadership and tighter liquidity. Coinbase’s new prediction markets drew regulatory attention, with the CFTC withdrawing a proposal to ban political and sports event contracts. The White House plans crypto policy talks with industry leaders next week.
31 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 08.02.2026

8 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 8, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 8, 2026, 1:08 AM EST Wheaton Precious Metals CEO Succession and Valuation Analysis February 8, 2026, 1:01 AM EST. Wheaton Precious Metals (TSX:WPM) announced Haytham Hodaly will become CEO on March 31, 2026, with Randy Smallwood moving to non-executive Chair. The stock has surged nearly 30% in 90 days and posted a 98% one-year total return. Despite this momentum, shares trade about 22% below an analyst's fair value estimate of CA$190.41. The company boasts strong finances with CA$1 billion cash and a CA$2 billion undrawn credit facility, underpinning growth prospects.
Tower Semiconductor stock jumps again on Nvidia optics tie-up as earnings near

Tower Semiconductor stock jumps again on Nvidia optics tie-up as earnings near

8 February 2026
Tower Semiconductor shares rose 7.7% to $139.04 Friday after announcing a collaboration with Nvidia on AI data-center networking. The stock touched $141 intraday and gained another 1% after hours. Investors await Tower’s Feb. 11 earnings for details on its silicon photonics work. No financial terms or shipment timeline were disclosed.
Longsys Electronics stock heads into Monday after new guarantees; what 301308 investors watch next

Longsys Electronics stock heads into Monday after new guarantees; what 301308 investors watch next

8 February 2026
Longsys disclosed new guarantees for a 100 million yuan Hong Kong loan and a $9 million Brazil credit line, bringing its total approved guarantee quota to 11 billion yuan and outstanding guarantees to 5.81 billion yuan. The company said all guarantees are for consolidated subsidiaries and within approved limits. Shares closed at 288 yuan Friday, down 1.6%. China inflation and credit data are due this week.
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