ChainCatcher message, according to TheDataNerd monitoring, in the past hour Tether Treasury deposited 83.55 million USDT to Binance and Bitfinex, with 58.18 million USDT deposited to Binance and 25.37 million USDT deposited to Bitfinex.

ChainCatcher news, according to K33 Research data, the premium rate of the LEO token's market value relative to the market value of 75,700 Bitcoins has reached 41.82%, setting a recent high. K33 Research's research director Vetle Lunde pointed out that the market seems to be preparing for Bitfinex to recover 94,000 Bitcoins.According to the LEO token white paper, Bitfinex will use 80% of the Bitcoins (approximately 75,000) to repurchase and destroy LEO tokens within 18 months.Previous news, the U.S. government stated that the Bitcoins seized in the Bitfinex hacking incident should be returned in kind.

ChainCatcher news, the Bitfinex Alpha report shows that Bitcoin fell by 17.39% in February, marking the worst February performance since 2014 and the second worst February in history. Since hitting bottom after the FTX collapse in November 2022, Bitcoin bull market corrections have typically ranged between 18-22%, but February saw a correction of 28.3% from January's historical high of $109,590, making it one of the most significant corrections since the end of the bear market.On March 2, U.S. President Trump announced the establishment of the U.S. Crypto Reserve Program, triggering a strong market rebound, with Bitcoin rising 20% from recent lows and a single-day increase of over 12%. However, subsequent sell-offs pushed the Bitcoin price back down to around $92,000. Bitfinex analysts believe that macroeconomic conditions (including the performance of the S&P 500 index) will significantly impact Bitcoin's trajectory in the coming weeks before the details of the Crypto Reserve Program are announced.The report also points out that the U.S. economic situation is complex, with persistent inflation, declining consumer confidence, and slowing economic growth. January's personal consumption expenditure inflation data showed a year-over-year growth rate of 2.5%, exceeding the Federal Reserve's 2% target. Rising service costs and new import tariffs are expected to further affect the Federal Reserve's ability to adjust interest rates, reducing the likelihood of recent rate cuts.

ChainCatcher news, according to Coinglass data, showed that in the past week, 7102.08 bitcoins flowed into the Bitfinex exchange, while the Binance wallet saw an outflow of 172.54 bitcoins in the past 7 days, and the OKX wallet had an outflow of 463.03 bitcoins in the past 7 days.

ChainCatcher message, according to Whale Alert monitoring, about 15 minutes ago, 36,600 ETH was transferred from Bitfinex to Binance, worth $96,383,692.

ChainCatcher news, according to Whale Alert monitoring, a transaction totaling 150 million USDT (approximately 150.08 million USD) was transferred from Bitfinex exchange to Tether Treasury.

ChainCatcher news, according to on-chain analysis platform Whale Alert, Bitfinex exchange transferred 20,000 Ethereum (ETH) to an unknown wallet address, worth approximately $54.085 million.

ChainCatcher message, according to Whale Alert monitoring, 1000 BTC ($98,073,897) was transferred from Kraken to Bitfinex.

ChainCatcher news, Bitfinex released a report indicating that the price of Bitcoin has stagnated in the range of $91,000 to $102,000, entering a consolidation phase that has lasted for over 75 days. However, this prolonged range-bound movement reflects the increasing maturity of Bitcoin as an asset, with its annualized real volatility having dropped to historical lows.Nevertheless, Bitcoin remains sensitive to macroeconomic developments, particularly when Trump announced tariffs against Mexico and Canada, leading to a significant price drop. Recent trends suggest that BTC is increasingly being viewed as a risk asset rather than merely a store of value. Its correlation with the S&P 500 remains strong, while its correlation with gold has weakened.Bitfinex expects the range-bound movement of Bitcoin to continue in the near term, potentially facing downward pressure if macroeconomic conditions worsen. However, despite gold's continued rise and changing institutional sentiment towards Bitcoin, the narrative of Bitcoin as a store of value remains intact in the long run.

ChainCatcher news, Bitfinex analysts stated in a recent market report that Bitcoin's trend may undergo a decisive change, "especially as more macroeconomic developments unfold."They pointed out that since mid-November last year, when it hovered around $90,000, Bitcoin has been trading within a 15% price range. Historically, a 15-20% consolidated price range tends to "break out in either direction within 80-90 days."It was noted that although Bitcoin is "highly correlated" with macro conditions, and U.S. President Trump’s tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China have caused turmoil in the cryptocurrency market, Bitcoin has recently managed to stay above approximately $70,000 ahead of the U.S. elections, indicating the relative strength of the asset.Trump's tariff policy led to "the largest liquidation event in cryptocurrency history" on February 3, with over $2.24 billion in liquidations within 24 hours.Analysts added that "while Bitcoin's short-term volatility may persist due to macroeconomic influences, its long-term outlook remains optimistic."

ChainCatcher news, Bitfinex Alpha's latest report shows that the Bitcoin market is undergoing a structural transformation. Although the BTC price fell below $100,000 due to Trump's tariff policy, the continuous accumulation by institutional investors indicates market resilience. MicroStrategy increased its holdings by 10,107 bitcoins for $1.1 billion, bringing its total holdings to 158,400 bitcoins, and submitted a financing application to the SEC in preparation for future purchases; the Japanese listed company Metaplanet completed a $745 million financing to expand its Bitcoin reserves to hedge against the risk of yen depreciation. In January 2025, BTC recorded a 10% increase, with prices consolidating within a 15% range for nearly 65 days.On a macro level, Bitcoin's correlation with traditional markets has increased, with a 30-day correlation with the S&P 500 reaching 0.8, a new five-month high. The Federal Reserve maintained interest rates at 4.25%-4.50%, with inflation still above the 2% target, and core PCE year-on-year remaining at 2.8%. Meanwhile, Tether is integrating its $140 billion USDT into the Bitcoin Lightning Network, enhancing network payment efficiency through Taproot Assets technology, and driving Bitcoin's transformation from a store of value to a payment network.

ChainCatcher news, according to Lookonchain data monitoring, before the market crash, a whale wallet that had been silent for 6 years transferred 77,736 ETH to Bitfinex, worth approximately $228.6 million.According to analysis, this wallet had previously withdrawn 77,736 ETH from Bitfinex on January 5, 2019 (at that time worth only $11.9 million).

ChainCatcher news, Bitfinex Alpha's latest report shows that the correlation between Bitcoin and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq has reached a new high for the year, while the implied volatility of options has decreased by 13% this week, indicating that traders expect price fluctuations to ease.On the macro front, the number of unemployment claims in the U.S. has risen to the highest level in three years, and the consumer confidence index has ended a six-month streak of increases, with growing concerns in the market regarding the Trump administration's trade policies and regulatory changes. On the institutional side, there has been a surge in applications for Litecoin, XRP, and Solana ETFs, indicating rising institutional investment interest, while the U.S. House Oversight Committee has launched an investigation into unfair banking services faced by crypto-related entities.

ChainCatcher news, according to the latest data from Coinglass, 4954.64 bitcoins have flowed out of the Bitfinex exchange wallet in the past week, 1589.95 bitcoins have flowed out of the Coinbase Pro wallet in the past 7 days, and 1033.94 bitcoins have flowed into the OKX wallet in the past 7 days.

ChainCatcher news, Bitfinex released an analysis report stating that the symbiotic potential between Bitcoin mining and artificial intelligence infrastructure cannot be ignored. AI operations require a significant amount of energy and specialized facilities, while Bitcoin miners already possess these facilities. During peaks in AI operations or surges in energy demand, miners can scale down Bitcoin mining and increase mining capacity when energy is more abundant. This dynamic can enhance the economic efficiency of mining operations while maintaining sufficient hash power for the Bitcoin network.Whether this shift is beneficial or detrimental to the Bitcoin network depends on the diversification of miners and the industry's ability to maintain network security amid changing dynamics. If executed strategically, the combination of AI and Bitcoin mining can foster innovation and efficiency without compromising the decentralized nature of Bitcoin.However, if a significant amount of hash power is permanently transferred, the Bitcoin network may face greater centralization risks. Choosing AI over other digital assets also aligns with the broader strategic goals of many mining companies. The growth trajectory of the AI industry is expected to achieve long-term scalability and align with emerging technological trends, from automation to advanced data analytics.

ChainCatcher news, Bitfinex released a report stating that Bitcoin experienced an astonishing rebound last week, rising back above $100,000 after briefly dropping to a low of $89,698. The rebound peaked at $105,800. The 18.2% rebound from peak to trough highlights Bitcoin's relative strength compared to stocks. The recovery was primarily driven by positive spot buying, evidenced by a significant increase in cumulative spot trading volume. This indicator suggests that buying pressure from buyers, especially from U.S. exchanges, is substantial. The buying pattern is similar to previous activities associated with MicroStrategy and ETF purchases, further confirming the view that institutional demand remains strong.However, the spot buying pressure observed last week may take time to replenish buying interest, potentially leading to a brief pullback before further upward momentum can resume. Bitcoin's resilience and sustained demand suggest it will continue to strengthen in the medium term.

ChainCatcher news, according to a document disclosed by @tier1ok, a U.S. court has stated that it has the authority to order voluntary restitution based on the defendant's plea agreement. This voluntary restitution should include all assets seized from the Bitfinex hacker wallet, and according to the plea agreement, these assets should be returned to Bitfinex as restitution in kind.All other seized assets listed in the amended second revised attachment (ECF 195) should continue to undergo third-party ancillary forfeiture proceedings.

ChainCatcher news, according to official news, Bitfinex announced the launch of StablR USD (USDR) and StablR Euro (EURR), two fully collateralized stablecoins designed to meet the growing demand for liquidity and usability in the European digital asset ecosystem.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, cryptocurrency rapper Heather Morgan (stage name Razzlekhan) released a new music video titled "Razzlekhan vs. The United States" before her impending imprisonment, in which she appears in a provocative manner, mocking capitalism and the American judicial system.Her husband Ilya "Dutch" Lichtenstein is an accomplice in the Bitfinex hacking case. Morgan stated that her music is created to inspire those who feel out of place.

ChainCatcher news, the cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex announced that its derivatives platform Bitfinex Derivatives has obtained a digital asset service provider license in El Salvador and is transitioning to this jurisdiction. To continue using the derivatives services on or after this date, users will need to accept the terms of service of Bitfinex Derivatives El Salvador SA de CV.