ChainCatcher news, security issues remain the biggest barrier to mainstream adoption of cryptocurrency payments. According to a survey conducted by Bitget Wallet of 4,599 users, over 37% of investors believe that security risks are the main obstacle to using cryptocurrency for payments. Nevertheless, 46% of users stated that they prefer crypto payments over fiat payments because crypto payments are faster and more efficient.

ChainCatcher message, the inflow of Bitcoin to exchanges is a key indicator reflecting recent trading intentions. According to the 14-day average, this indicator has decreased from an average of 58,600 BTC per day in December last year to 26,900 BTC, indicating a 54% drop in the amount of Bitcoin sent to exchanges, which suggests a contraction in market liquidity and an increase in investor caution.Additionally, a liquidity capital indicator reflecting the current market structure is Bitcoin's "hot supply," which refers to the amount of Bitcoin that is circulating weekly. Data shows that this indicator has shrunk from 5.9% of the total circulating supply to just 2.8% after peaking in December 2024. The more than 50% decline highlights a general drop in short-term trading activity and market participation, indicating that speculative capital is retreating.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, Standard Chartered has launched a hypothetical "Mag 7B" index, replacing Bitcoin (BTC) with Tesla in the "Magnificent 7" tech stock portfolio, and found that this new portfolio has higher returns and lower volatility.Geoffrey Kendrick, Global Head of Digital Asset Research at Standard Chartered, noted in his report that Bitcoin's correlation with Nasdaq is "almost always" higher than its correlation with gold in the short term, which provides a basis for viewing Bitcoin as part of the tech stock category. He stated, "If Bitcoin is included in the tech stock portfolio, it will attract more institutional investors to buy, as Bitcoin can play multiple roles in a portfolio."

ChainCatcher news, according to Decrypt, Standard Chartered analyst Geoff Kendrick stated that given the high correlation between Bitcoin prices and the Nasdaq index, investors would be better off viewing it as a tech stock rather than a tool for hedging against traditional market volatility.Kendrick created a hypothetical "Mag 7B" index, which is a derivative of the Magnificent 7 index, replacing Tesla with Bitcoin. Typically, the Mag7 refers to tech giants Apple, Microsoft, Nvidia, Amazon, Alphabet, Meta, and Tesla. He concluded that traders who made this move in 2017 would now see a return of 5%.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, the securities dealer Ocree Capital announced the launch of a regulated real estate platform Ocree in Canada, allowing investors to purchase tokenized shares of commercial real estate on the Polymesh blockchain.It is reported that there is commercial real estate listed for sale on the platform in Winnipeg, Manitoba, valued at $51.9 million, where investors can obtain partial shares of 156 units of A-class multi-family properties in that real estate.

ChainCatcher news, CoinMarketCap data shows that the Terra (LUNA) token has dropped over 98% from its all-time high set about three years ago. However, despite the price crash, investors are still buying LUNA tokens, with a trading volume exceeding $21 million in the past 24 hours. Analyst Optimus KevTron stated that this phenomenon indicates that even if some believe the LUNA token is "dead," there are still people buying in.

ChainCatcher news, Slow Mist founder Yu Xian released a response guide regarding computer infection issues and made additions to the Chinese version of the Black Book.He pointed out that hacker organizations often use social engineering to induce users to install malware or run malicious code, such as pretending to be investors, journalists, or HR to lure users into meeting software, or disguising as Telegram and Cloudflare verification requests to get users to run malicious code.Yu Xian suggested that infected users take the following measures promptly: transfer wallet funds, change important account passwords and check for unknown device logins, use reputable antivirus software to scan for viruses, and if necessary, reset the computer and scan backup files for viruses.He emphasized that these attacks target not only Windows but also Mac and some Linux systems.

ChainCatcher news, according to CryptoSlate, a recent survey by Coinbase and EY-Parthenon shows that 83% of institutional investors plan to expand their cryptocurrency allocations this year. The survey was conducted in January with 352 institutional decision-makers, and the results may indicate that confidence in digital assets is growing among institutions as the regulatory environment becomes clearer and broader use cases emerge.

ChainCatcher news, Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley tweeted, "Currently, there are two types of Bitcoin holders in the market: investors (who view Bitcoin as an investment, measured in USD) and savers (who view Bitcoin as a savings account, measured by how much BTC they own)."

ChainCatcher news, Jason Calacanis, an early investor in Uber and Robinhood and a well-known angel investor, posted on the X platform stating that Bitcoin has been monopolized by some giants in the market, and now is the best time to create a better Bitcoin, "the game needs to be reset." However, Jason Calacanis's viewpoint seems to have sparked differing opinions in the industry. Swan Bitcoin co-founder Brady Swenson stated that Bitcoin is a technological revolution that changes all industries, rather than following a single technology adoption curve like the iPad. Bitcoin, as a value transfer protocol, will never be replaced, but the competition for layer two protocols is still ongoing.

ChainCatcher news, Strategy founder Michael Saylor posted on his personal social media platform introducing the new ETF BMAX, which is the first ETF to provide opportunities for retail investors and investment advisors to invest in convertible bonds issued by companies that incorporate Bitcoin into their financial strategies.ChainCatcher previously reported, according to BusinessInsider, asset management company REX Financial announced the launch of the Bitcoin Corporate Treasury Convertible Bond ETF (REX Bitcoin Corporate Treasury Convertible Bond ETF), which is listed on NASDAQ under the ticker BMAX. It is primarily aimed at retail investors and investment advisors and supports convertible bonds issued by companies that incorporate Bitcoin into their financial strategies.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, new Bitcoin investors have lost over $100 million in just 6 weeks due to panic selling.Cointelegraph cites data from the on-chain analysis platform CryptoQuant, indicating that short-term holders (STH) who have held Bitcoin for 1-3 months have borne the brunt of the bull market correction, with many failing to hold on. This group of investors (defined as those who have purchased within the last 6 months) has incurred losses of approximately $100 million.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, Turkey is advancing cryptocurrency regulation, formulating new rules for crypto asset service providers (CASPs).The Turkish Capital Markets Board (CMB) today released two regulatory documents regarding CASP licensing and operations, covering crypto trading platforms, custodians, and wallet service providers. This regulatory framework grants the CMB comprehensive oversight of crypto platforms to ensure compliance with domestic and international standards.Additionally, the framework sets the standards and requirements for establishing and providing crypto asset services in Turkey, including registered capital, management background, shareholder rules, and more.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, the Central Bank of Russia has proposed to launch a 3-year pilot program for cryptocurrency trading, which is only available to high-net-worth investors who meet specific asset or income thresholds.According to the proposal, investors who hold at least $11.5 million or have an annual income of $5 million can participate in the pilot.The pilot still requires government approval, and if passed, it could become an important step for Russia in promoting the development of the cryptocurrency market.

ChainCatcher news, according to market news, the Central Bank of Russia (BANK OF RUSSIA) allows investors to purchase cryptocurrencies "in a limited way."

ChainCatcher news, Shen Yu (@bitfish1) initiated a survey on the asset scale five years after the "312" crash event on the X platform. According to the current voting data, despite Bitcoin's increase of about 20 times from $4,000 over these 5 years, 70.5% of participants in the survey indicated that they are "still on the road to break even." 17.6% of investors achieved a 1-20 times growth, 5% of investors reached a 20-100 times growth, and only 6.9% achieved more than 100 times growth.In addition, another survey on the main sources of wealth showed that 48.8% of participants chose "holding BTC and other cryptocurrencies," 35% came from "trading (swing, meme pvp, etc.)," and DeFi mining and arbitrage accounted for 8.5% and 7.7%, respectively.

ChainCatcher news, economists at Wall Street investment bank JPMorgan have raised the risk of an economic recession this year from 30% in early 2025 to 40%.The Wall Street Journal reported that analysts wrote, "Due to extreme policies in the U.S., we believe the risk of the U.S. falling into recession this year is significant."Previous news, Morgan Stanley economists downgraded their economic growth expectations last week and raised their inflation expectations. The bank predicts that the GDP growth rate will be only 1.5% in 2025 and will drop to 1.2% in 2026. Goldman Sachs economists also raised the probability of a recession in the next 12 months from 15% to 20%.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, Bitfinex analysts stated that the federal government's lack of direct investment in Bitcoin has led to a "short-term negative reaction in the market and a decline in Bitcoin prices." Bitcoin needs to close above the key support level of $82,000 this week to avoid further declines due to disappointment among short-term investors. Analysts emphasized that investors had originally expected the federal government to accumulate Bitcoin, which would demonstrate strong institutional support, but the approach of relying solely on existing holdings without increasing investments has weakened those expectations.Nexo analyst Iliya Kalchev pointed out that, in addition to crypto-related legislation, macroeconomic developments and global trade concerns continue to put pressure on Bitcoin prices. Next week, the market will focus on the U.S. Consumer Price Index and employment report, which will serve as important indicators for inflation slowdown and potential interest rate cuts.On the technical side, Bitcoin's Relative Strength Index (RSI) is at 28, indicating that the asset is in an oversold state. Analyst Rekt Capital noted that every time the RSI reaches 28 in the current cycle, Bitcoin's price "either hits the bottom or is only 2% to 8% away from the bottom."

ChainCatcher news, according to a report by Cointelegraph, a survey by Bitpanda shows that women are increasingly interested in cryptocurrency investments. Despite a lack of industry knowledge, most prefer long-term strategies and low-risk assets like Bitcoin.The survey indicates that 50% of female cryptocurrency investors prioritize long-term financial growth, with 49% holding digital assets for up to five years and 39% planning to hold for more than five years. Among the 1,400 investors surveyed, over 54% made their first investment in Bitcoin or Ethereum.In the past year, female investors have seen an average growth of 8.1%, but the lack of education remains a major challenge for women adopting mainstream cryptocurrencies. Over 81% of respondents admitted to lacking investment experience, with 24% of female investors citing a lack of investment knowledge as their biggest challenge, while 41% pointed to funding limitations.