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Market Analysis News 3 February 2026

Bitcoin price drops below $75,000 again as Trump’s Warsh Fed pick jolts crypto

Bitcoin price drops below $75,000 again as Trump’s Warsh Fed pick jolts crypto

Bitcoin fell below $75,000 Tuesday, trading near $74,800 in New York after a volatile session. CoinGlass reported $2.56 billion in bitcoin positions liquidated in recent days. The cryptocurrency is down nearly 11% for January, its fourth straight monthly loss. Derivatives traders are watching $75,000 as key support, with $70,000 as the next major level.
3 February 2026
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Bitcoin breaks below $75,000 as forced selling piles into crypto slide

Bitcoin breaks below $75,000 as forced selling piles into crypto slide

Bitcoin fell to around $74,600 in early Asian trading Wednesday, down 4.8% for the day, as $2.56 billion in positions were liquidated over several days, according to CoinGlass. Analysts cited risk-off sentiment and thin liquidity. Technical signals pointed to further downside, with some traders warning of a drop below $50,000. Shares of Coinbase and Robinhood also moved with the crypto market swings.
3 February 2026
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Bitcoin’s $79K Bounce Meets $50K Talk as Cathie Wood’s Ark Goes Shopping

Bitcoin’s $79K Bounce Meets $50K Talk as Cathie Wood’s Ark Goes Shopping

Ark Invest increased holdings in crypto-linked stocks, including Circle, Bullish, and BitMine, as bitcoin surged past $79,000 before falling back to around $73,000. Circle shares dropped 7.9% Monday, Coinbase fell 3.5%. Analysts warn bitcoin could slide to $50,000, with bearish sentiment rising. Morgan Stanley began coverage of Circle with an Equal-Weight rating.
3 February 2026
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XRP price slides 6% despite Ripple’s EU license as liquidations and U.S. policy talks weigh

XRP price slides 6% despite Ripple’s EU license as liquidations and U.S. policy talks weigh

XRP fell 6% to $1.54 on Tuesday, mirroring declines in bitcoin and ether as crypto markets sold off. Ripple secured full EU electronic money approval in Luxembourg but the license win did little to stem losses. U.S. policy uncertainty and a delayed jobs report added to volatility. Bitcoin holders dumped $2.56 billion in recent days, according to CoinGlass.
3 February 2026
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Bitcoin Price Slides to Post‑Election Low Near $74,000 as Trump Fed Pick Spurs Fresh Crypto Jitters

Bitcoin Price Slides to Post‑Election Low Near $74,000 as Trump Fed Pick Spurs Fresh Crypto Jitters

Bitcoin fell below $74,425 on Monday, hitting its lowest level since Trump’s return to the White House and extending a nearly four-month slide. The token was down about 5.6% on the day and 15% for the year, after weekend liquidations topped $2.5 billion. Traders cited concerns over Trump’s Fed chair pick and stalled U.S. crypto legislation. Some analysts warned of further downside, with targets as low as $40,000.
3 February 2026
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Silver price today: spot rebounds nearly 12% after rout, lifting SLV and miners

Silver price today: spot rebounds nearly 12% after rout, lifting SLV and miners

Spot silver jumped 11.7% to $88.74 an ounce Tuesday, reversing steep losses after Friday’s record 27% crash. CME Group’s margin hikes and speculation over Kevin Warsh’s Fed nomination fueled volatility. Gold rose 6.9% to $4,985.44, while silver-linked stocks and ETFs rallied. Analysts say the outlook depends on Chinese demand and market stability.
3 February 2026
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Bitcoin price today: BTC slips below $75,000 as $2.5 billion liquidation wave hits crypto

Bitcoin price today: BTC slips below $75,000 as $2.5 billion liquidation wave hits crypto

Bitcoin fell 5.8% to $74,060 Tuesday, with CoinGlass reporting $2.56 billion in leveraged liquidations after a weekend selloff. Ether dropped about 9% to $2,136. U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw $561.8 million in net inflows on Feb. 2, led by Fidelity and BlackRock. White House talks on crypto market-structure legislation ended without a deal.
3 February 2026
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Woodward stock leaps after outlook hike; investors eye dividend date and follow-through

Woodward stock leaps after outlook hike; investors eye dividend date and follow-through

Woodward shares surged 13.2% to $370.54 after the company beat quarterly expectations and raised its full-year sales and EPS guidance. Net sales reached $996 million with earnings per share at $2.17. The board approved a 14% higher quarterly dividend, payable March 5. UBS lifted its price target to $417 following the results.
3 February 2026
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Home Depot stock edges higher in a choppy market — why Feb. 24 is the date traders circle

Home Depot stock edges higher in a choppy market — why Feb. 24 is the date traders circle

Home Depot shares rose 1.3% to $382.98 by midday Tuesday, outperforming the broader market as software stocks dragged down the S&P 500 and Nasdaq. The Dow edged up 0.08%. Home Depot is set to report earnings and update its 2026 outlook on Feb. 24. A partial U.S. government shutdown has delayed key labor data, increasing investor focus on company results.
3 February 2026
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Exxon Mobil (XOM) stock jumps nearly 4% as oil steadies — what traders are watching next

Exxon Mobil (XOM) stock jumps nearly 4% as oil steadies — what traders are watching next

Exxon Mobil shares jumped 3.8% to $143.62 Tuesday, rebounding from Monday’s 2.1% drop. Oil prices also rose, with Brent at $66.75 and U.S. crude at $62.70, after a sharp slide tied to U.S.-Iran talks and supply rumors. Refinery labor negotiations continued, averting a strike for now. BNP Paribas Exane downgraded Exxon to “underperform” with a $125 target.
3 February 2026
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Lam Research stock dips as chip rally leaves equipment names behind — what to watch next

Lam Research stock dips as chip rally leaves equipment names behind — what to watch next

Lam Research shares fell 1.2% to $234.61 in late morning trading Tuesday, underperforming the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index, which rose 0.7%. Other chip-equipment makers also declined. Investors are watching for after-hours earnings from AMD and Super Micro. Lam cited risks from tariffs and export controls in its latest filing.
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BAT share price closes near 52-week high as buyback rolls on ahead of results week

BAT share price closes near 52-week high as buyback rolls on ahead of results week

7 February 2026
British American Tobacco shares closed up 1.2% at 4,609 pence Friday, near a 52-week high. The company disclosed further share buybacks and management share purchases ahead of its Feb. 12 full-year results. BAT bought 121,668 shares for cancellation on Feb. 5. Investors await updates on nicotine alternatives and cash returns.
Anglo American share price slips as BofA turns neutral after copper outlook cut

Anglo American share price slips as BofA turns neutral after copper outlook cut

7 February 2026
Anglo American shares closed down 0.75% at 3,435 pence Friday after BofA Global Research downgraded the miner to “neutral” and raised its price target to 3,600 pence. Anglo cut its 2026 copper production guidance and warned of continued weakness at De Beers. The company expects $200 million in charges tied to its Chile copper operations in the second half of 2025.
Amazon’s $200B AI Spending Jolt Spurs Stock Selloff as Big Tech Capex Nears $650B

Amazon’s $200B AI Spending Jolt Spurs Stock Selloff as Big Tech Capex Nears $650B

7 February 2026
Amazon shares fell Friday after the company announced a $200 billion AI infrastructure plan for 2026, exceeding analyst expectations and reviving investor concerns about profitability. Combined 2026 capex flagged by Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft, and Meta now tops $630 billion. Nvidia, AMD, and Broadcom shares surged on the news, while software and data firms remained under pressure.
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