Bitcoin Whale Activity Peaks in Spot Markets, What’s Next for BTC Price
Bitcoin traders have faced recent roadblocks on their path to reclaiming a $100k price. This has left crypto bulls in panic as activity in the spot market surges amid a stretched downtrend. This week, a slew of Bitcoin whales have transferred assets to centralized digital asset exchanges, ramping up sell pressure. Despite slight recovery signs in the last 24 hours, bulls gave way as momentum dropped.
Whale Exchange Ratio Grows
On-chain data shows that the exchange whale ratio is at a multi-year high since the end of 2024. However, this month has seen a significant spike with heightening bear sentiments in the crypto market. Initially, retail investors led inflows to exchanges in December as part of a profit-taking drive. This year, institutional holders have taken over in an attempt to reduce losses.
Movement to exchanges is a strong indicator of incoming sales as opposed to outflows showing signs of long-term holdings. This further sinks the asset price in its battle below the $100k mark. BTC price trades at $96,646, a 3% weekly drop amid institutional exits for the market.
“Since late 2024, this metric has experienced a robust upward surge, though its momentum has slightly moderated over the past two weeks without a definitive reversal. Historical trends indicate that a downturn in whale deposits on spot exchanges often precedes a bullish Bitcoin rally. Given the substantial influence these market participants exert on Bitcoin’s price dynamics, market observers are closely watching,” CryptoQuant wrote.
According to Lookonchain, a crypto whale deposited 1,100 BTC worth approximately $106 million on Binance and still holds 4,598 BTC worth about $446.6 million. The surge in Bitcoin’s price to multiple all-time highs resulted in small-scale holders dumping assets for massive gains. However, from whale holdings, recent events show an attempt to hedge losses.
We’re Still In The Bull Cycle
Recently, crypto analysts have stated that the bull peak is still ahead, and the asset isn’t overbought. The MVRV ratio is still lower than in other bull seasons without the anticipated explosive capital. Other factors backing a cycle recovery are the performance of spot Bitcoin ETFs and Donald Trump’s pro-crypto policies.
Institutional holders have also shown signs of accumulation in attempts to buy the dip ahead of the bull peak. Whales have also bought other altcoins, including a massive 600,000 ETH purchase this week.
Outlook on the AI Agent Landscape: Solana, Base, BSC in a Three-Way Standoff?
Author: Haotian
Several possible "transformations" regarding AI Agents:
1) Solana, Base, and BSC are in a three-way standoff. The entry of BSC into the fray will intensify the further "involution" of the AI Agent track. However, after the first wave of "chaotic battles," there will be a period of adjustment and reshuffling. Once the three-way standoff is established, various factions will produce some heroes of the chaotic era, and competition will further intensify, with winners and losers emerging;
2) The Virtual and ai16z dual engines need to change their "locomotives." After the first wave of barbaric growth, both the Virtual system and the ai16z system have left behind various chaotic phenomena and complex issues. How Virtual will take root after migrating to the Solana ecosystem, and how to streamline the tokenomics empowerment issues of ai16z, etc. Once these problems are resolved, driven by the innovative power of the open-source development community, a brand new "locomotive" pull will be more vigorous, which is worth looking forward to;
3) The status of ai16z as a major commercial IP may be threatened by the new force of Arc. Since ai16z announced its closure to catch up, Arc has been relentlessly pursuing it. Its high-performance Rust framework has repeatedly shown progress, and the early launch of the Arc Forge platform, along with $arc, all testify to Arc's ambition. As for whether the leadership of the Solana ecosystem will change, the market will gradually provide an answer;
4) The deepening of application scenarios for AI Agents poses challenges. @aixbt_agent is currently facing the issue of expanding commercial application scenarios, needing to add new DeFai trading decision-making application breakthroughs beyond information strategies. It can either be modularly combined into other AI Agent matrices or evolve its own commercial product PMF. In short, small AIXBT must quickly prove its capability limits;
5) There may be breakthrough AI Agent applications emerging from the subfields of DeFai and GamFai. DeFai can undoubtedly connect with the mature DeFi infrastructure and large capital volume, allowing AI Agents to have sufficient attractive value assessment dimensions such as TVL, Txs, UX, Fees, and multi-agent collaboration. Similarly for GamFai, how to make the implicit value experiences of AI Agents, such as "interaction and decision-making," intuitively integrated through explicit "game scenarios" is crucial.
Breaking News: Bitget Secures Virtual Asset Service Provider license in Bulgaria
Bitget , the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has obtained a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license from Bulgaria's National Revenue Agency. The official licensing now enables Bitget to offer a comprehensive suite of crypto services within Bulgaria, including the exchange, trading, transfer, custody, and public offering of crypto assets, as well as wallet services. This aligns with Bitget's broader plans of obtaining EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license, which will boost its foothold in the region.
The VASP license in Bulgaria aligns with Bitget's strategic expansion across the European Union. The company is actively preparing for compliance with the EU's MiCA framework, which seeks to establish a unified regulatory environment for crypto assets throughout the region.
"The successful application of the VASP license in Bulgaria is a part of Bitget's expansion strategy to serve users across the European Union," said Hon Ng, Chief Legal Officer at Bitget. "As the EU continues to lead with regulatory frameworks like MiCA, we see strong potential for sustainable growth and innovation in the region while maintaining compliance. Bulgaria serves as a strategic gateway for our European expansion, offering crypto-friendly ecosystems the chance to accelerate crypto's adoption."
Ng added, "In 2025, we are excited to continue to grow Bitget's global regulatory footprint in partnership with various regulators around the world. We have a sharp focus on meeting compliance standards in every jurisdiction where we operate and we have been investing in our compliance programme from day one. We believe that our approach enhances user trust, ensures market integrity while at the same time increasing global adoption of digital assets and ensures long-term sustainable growth as we align our operations with emerging regulations worldwide”.
Bitget views regulatory compliance as a social responsibility for crypto exchanges, which is evident through its acquisition of approvals in key markets such as Poland, Italy, Lithuania, UK and now Bulgaria.
The VASP license in Bulgaria grants Bitget the regulatory authority to offer a wide array of services altered to cater to the needs of digital asset users in the region. These services include the exchange of crypto assets, enabling seamless conversion between crypto and fiat; trading and transfer of crypto assets, facilitating efficient and secure transactions; and custody services, providing a strong framework for safeguarding user assets. Additionally, the license permits the public offering of crypto assets, supporting the scope for innovative token launches and opportunities.
In the last three months alone, Bitget has put forth major licensing and expansion updates. It has secured a BSP license in El Salvador , approval in the UK to provide digital asset services , it powered a compliant Vietnam-based exchange BitEXC and is also in talks with FIU in India. With Bulgaria's VASP license, Bitget is now inching closer to being one of the most trustworthy exchanges in the crypto space. The company plans to collaborate closely with European regulators to ensure its products meet all regulatory requirements while prioritizing the protection of user assets and data.
Established in 2018, Bitget is the world's leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company. Serving over 45 million users in 150+ countries and regions, the Bitget exchange is committed to helping users trade smarter with its pioneering copy trading feature and other trading solutions, while offering real-time access to Bitcoin price , Ethereum price , and other cryptocurrency prices. Formerly known as BitKeep, Bitget Wallet is a world-class multi-chain crypto wallet that offers an array of comprehensive Web3 solutions and features including wallet functionality, token swap, NFT Marketplace, DApp browser, and more.
Bitget is at the forefront of driving crypto adoption through strategic partnerships, such as its role as the Official Crypto Partner of the World's Top Football League, LALIGA, in EASTERN, SEA and LATAM market, as well as a global partner of Turkish National athletes Buse Tosun Çavuşoğlu (Wrestling world champion), Samet Gümüş (Boxing gold medalist) and İlkin Aydın (Volleyball national team), to inspire the global community to embrace the future of cryptocurrency.
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Phantom Wallet Resumes Service After Brief Outage
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Phantom, the popular non-custodial multi-chain crypto wallet on Solana, experienced a short service outage on February 12, as announced by the Phantom team on X. The Phantom team confirmed the temporary outage and requested the community’s patience while developers worked on a solution. The issue was quickly resolved, and services were restored with an update confirming everything was back online. Phantom reassured the users noting that they understand how crucial it is to access digital assets without interruptions, and they are working on improving their system to avoid similar issues in the future.
XRP Gets Serious About DeFi: IBC Integration Bridges to Cosmos & EVM
The XRP Ledger (XRPL) has officially integrated with the Inter-Blockchain Communication (IBC) protocol, finally giving XRP holders real access to decentralized finance (DeFi). This new connection hooks up XRPL to Cosmos and Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) networks, greatly boosting liquidity and interoperability.
According to the IBC protocol on X, for the first time, XRP users can engage with DeFi applications directly through XRPL, a move that takes the token’s functionality way beyond just payments.
The integration, put together by Peersyst , establishes XRP as a major player in cross-chain transactions, making it easy to work with other blockchain systems.
According to an article from Peersyst Technology, interest in the XRPL EVM continues to grow, with over 1 million transactions, 60,000+ addresses, 1,000+ tokens, and tens of thousands of smart contracts deployed during the Devnet stage. Additionally, more than 50 amendments have been implemented.
Related: Cosmos Reveals IBC-Solidity Aims To Connect Ethereum To Cosmos
To build on this momentum, teams from RippleXDev, Axelar, and Peersyst are preparing for the launch of the XRPL EVM Testnet. This phase serves as the final testing ground before the system goes live on the Mainnet, a critical step in expanding XRPL’s ecosystem.
By joining IBC, XRPL is positioning itself as a multi-chain asset, enabling cross-chain transactions and growing its use cases in DeFi, staking, and liquidity pools. The Cosmos ecosystem, known for its ability to connect blockchains, is welcoming XRP as it moves past its old job as just a payment token.
Related: XRP Ledger DEX Volume Hits $400M in January, Ripple CEO Bullish on Growth
The successful rollout of the XRPL EVM on Mainnet could further solidify XRP’s role in the blockchain industry, ensuring its long-term relevance as a versatile and widely adopted digital asset.
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Multichainのソーシャルデータ
直近24時間では、Multichainのソーシャルメディアセンチメントスコアは3で、Multichainの価格トレンドに対するソーシャルメディアセンチメントは強気でした。全体的なMultichainのソーシャルメディアスコアは0で、全暗号資産の中で671にランクされました。
LunarCrushによると、過去24時間で、暗号資産は合計1,058,120回ソーシャルメディア上で言及され、Multichainは0%の頻度比率で言及され、全暗号資産の中で1037にランクされました。
過去24時間で、合計59人のユニークユーザーがMultichainについて議論し、Multichainの言及は合計2件です。しかし、前の24時間と比較すると、ユニークユーザー数は減少で11%、言及総数は減少で0%増加しています。
X(Twitter)では、過去24時間に合計1件のMultichainに言及したポストがありました。その中で、0%はMultichainに強気、0%はMultichainに弱気、100%はMultichainに中立です。
Redditでは、過去24時間にMultichainに言及した0件の投稿がありました。直近の24時間と比較して、Multichainの言及数が0%減少しました。
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