ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, Bitfinex analysts pointed out that several key technical indicators have turned bearish, leading to speculation that the bull market cycle may have ended prematurely. Nevertheless, Bitcoin's 4-year cycle remains an important factor. Historical price trends suggest that it is not yet the beginning of a long-term bear market, and the $72,000-$73,000 range remains a key support zone. Global government bond yields and stock trends may determine Bitcoin's next major move.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cryptonews, the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) has fined the online crypto and stock trading platform BUX €1.6 million for attracting new customers through financial influencers (Finfluencers) and referral programs, violating industry regulations.

ChainCatcher news, according to Binance market data, GPS and SHELL have seen a short-term surge, among which:GPS is currently priced at $0.0481, up 8.56% in the last hour.SHELL is currently priced at $0.2994, up 8.83% in the last hour.ChainCatcher previously reported that Binance has delisted the market makers involved in improper activities related to GPS and SHELL, and confiscated their related earnings.

ChainCatcher news, crypto KOL Ansem (@blknoiz06) posted on the X platform stating: "I believe Ye is one of the few individuals in the world with enough influence to significantly impact the mainstream adoption of cryptocurrency, and there are many unique and novel ways to integrate cryptocurrency into his existing network."Ansem revealed details about his discussion with Ye regarding cryptocurrency, "To be honest, Ye has shown a genuine interest in learning about cryptocurrency and how it works, while 99% of outsiders wouldn't even care to the extent of asking questions." When asked why Ye is interested in cryptocurrency, Ansem responded to user comments, saying: "He has indeed experienced being banned on various social and financial applications, which is something that cannot happen on services built on cryptocurrency infrastructure."Previous news, the famous rapper Kanye posted that he is learning about Bitcoin from crypto KOL Ansem.

ChainCatcher news, according to FOX Business, as the first-ever White House crypto summit is set to take place later this week, investors are paying attention to any policy developments regarding cryptocurrency reserves. Circle co-founder and CEO Jeremy Allaire is confident about the future of digital currency, believing it will become a "superpower" and have a "profound" impact."USD stablecoins can expand America's influence globally," Jeremy Allaire stated. "We have digitized everything: digital media, digital communication, software information, and all this digitization allows information and communication to flow freely around the world. But in the realm of currency, we have not achieved that yet. Digital currency provides us with a whole new way, and the impact on America, small businesses, and ordinary families will be profound," he continued.

ChainCatcher news, according to reports, as part of the virtual asset development roadmap, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission is considering establishing a comprehensive framework covering financial influencers (Finfluencers), advocating for responsible communication and best practices in investor engagement, and plans to strengthen direct interaction with investors through proactive and ongoing educational initiatives.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, as the meme coin scandals continue to rise, market sentiment has declined, and traders are increasingly preparing for a drop in SOL. According to data from the data service Coinalyze, on February 17, the long-to-short ratio for SOL on cryptocurrency futures exchanges fell from 4 to 2.5, indicating that the overall market is leaning bearish on SOL.Anonymous crypto KOL Tyler Durden posted on X, stating: "The market has decided to vent its anger on Solana." Durden cited data from Binance's perpetual futures trading platform, indicating that Binance's SOL short-to-long position ratio has risen to 4:1, suggesting an excessive bearish bet.

ChainCatcher news, according to CNBC, the US stock market continues to rise under the influence of multiple factors. The Producer Price Index (PPI) for January was slightly higher than market expectations, but the data shows a downward trend in the prices of some important components. Citigroup analysts expect that this trend may indicate a moderation in the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index, which the Federal Reserve closely monitors.On the policy front, although Trump signed an executive order on reciprocal tariffs, he did not immediately impose tariffs on other countries, alleviating market concerns about escalating trade frictions. Analysts point out that despite facing inflationary pressures and policy uncertainties, investors still tend to focus on positive factors such as economic resilience and corporate profit growth. On that day, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 0.91%, the S&P 500 index increased by 0.58%, and the Nasdaq gained 0.30%.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bitget market data, possibly influenced by the listing news from Upbit, VIRTUAL has risen by 20.01% in 1 hour, currently priced at 2.3846 USD.ChainCatcher previously reported, according to the official announcement, Upbit will list VIRTUAL KRW, BTC, and USDT trading pairs at 8 PM on January 31.

ChainCatcher news, according to Gate.io market data, possibly influenced by the news that "SBF's parents are reaching out to people in Trump's circle to seek a pardon," FTT surged this morning, reaching 2.4278 USD, and is currently reported at 2.2452 USD, with a 24-hour increase of 9.34%.

ChainCatcher news, QCP released a daily market observation stating that DeepSeek remains at the top of the App Store rankings. Its latest AI version caused a huge stir on Wall Street and in the risk asset market yesterday, with the Nasdaq index dropping by 3%, and NVIDIA plummeting by an astonishing 17%. The AI frenzy of 2024 has pushed the Nasdaq's valuation to unsustainable levels, with a price-to-earnings ratio close to 27 times during trading. However, 2025 faces a series of new challenges, including uncertainty in the Federal Reserve's interest rate path, the impact of Trump’s policies, and the upcoming earnings reports from tech companies this week, which may pose downside risks for risk assets.Crypto-related stocks were not spared, with Core Scientific's stock price plummeting by 29%, and mining companies like Hut 8, Riot Platforms, and Cipher Mining also experiencing declines. This drop reflects their increasing integration with AI, as many companies are transforming their mining facilities into high-performance computing data centers.This trend seems to be driven more by risk-averse sentiment rather than specific crypto factors. Bitcoin (BTC) has found support and stabilized above $102,000, with more call options than put options currently. This week may test whether the correlation between BTC and the stock market has weakened, especially if a favorable regulatory environment provides potential support.

ChainCatcher news, Greeks.live analyst Adam released the market outlook for this week (January 27 to February 2). The upcoming Lunar New Year will lead to a temporary decrease in market influence from Chinese-speaking users. Despite frequent economic policy announcements from Trump during his first week in office, the probability of the Federal Reserve maintaining interest rates unchanged this week remains as high as 98%. The market is focused on the Federal Reserve and European Central Bank's interest rate decisions on Thursday, with the Bank of Japan's rate hike already implemented and expectations for continued rate cuts in the Eurozone.In the cryptocurrency market, Bitcoin is currently fluctuating above $100,000, and the cooling of the TRUMP meme market has led to a dispersion of market enthusiasm. The options market shows a significant decrease in uncertainty, with the at-the-money implied volatility (IV) dropping below 55% for the week, and the full-term at-the-money IV falling below 60%. Recently, there has been a large volume of institutional bullish options trades, but after the rate hike was confirmed, institutions began to significantly increase their short positions. The Bitfinex interest rate market is performing steadily, and it is recommended to actively monitor suitable interest rate orders during market fluctuations.In terms of regulation, new EU regulations require cryptocurrency exchanges to comply with travel rule guidelines and strengthen anti-money laundering measures. Exchanges like Deribit must improve their KYC processes to operate normally. Important events this week include: Wednesday's Bank of Canada interest rate decision (22:45), Thursday's Federal Reserve interest rate decision (05:30) and European Central Bank deposit facility rate (21:15), as well as Friday's U.S. December core PCE price index (21:30).

ChainCatcher News, two senior Democratic Congress members from Massachusetts, Elizabeth Warren and Representative Jacob Auchincloss, warned that the Meme coins issued by the Trump couple pose not only financial risks but also national security concerns, as the global and largely anonymous cryptocurrency market may allow foreign actors to purchase large amounts of TRUMP or MELANIA tokens to influence the U.S. government.Moreover, the issuance of Meme coins by the Trump couple may violate the constitutional emoluments clause, which prohibits government officials from receiving payments or gifts from foreign entities without congressional approval. Elizabeth Warren and Jacob Auchincloss wrote in a letter, "Almost anyone in the world can buy these tokens, raising concerns about foreign individuals and governments using these tokens to influence President Trump and his family."

ChainCatcher message, CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju posted on X: "Social influence will soon be measured by market capitalization rather than the number of fans.Trump's issuance of a coin yesterday marks this shift. Unless someone stronger than the president intervenes, this is inevitable. As victims emerge, the chaos will affect the law ------ this is the saddest part."

ChainCatcher news, according to DL News, JPMorgan analysts wrote in an investor report on January 13 that interest in new ETFs is limited beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum, despite expectations that Trump will clear regulatory hurdles. The institution believes that investor interest or demand is insufficient to make the launch of these future altcoin ETPs impactful on the cryptocurrency ecosystem.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bitcoin.com, the globally renowned banking group Santander has highlighted the significant growth of El Salvador's tourism industry in a report, which is closely related to the country's acceptance of Bitcoin.The report details the process of El Salvador adopting BTC as legal tender in 2021 and how it has transformed the country into a unique destination for travelers, especially cryptocurrency enthusiasts.According to Salvadoran authorities, the country welcomed 3.9 million tourists in 2024, a 22% increase from the previous year. The influx of tourists is primarily driven by American visitors, many of whom are attracted by the novelty of experiencing Bitcoin transactions in their daily lives.Santander's analysis links this growth to improvements in safety, noting that the number of homicides in the country has dropped to just 114 in 2024, a significant decrease from the peak of 6,656 in 2015. The combination of declining crime rates and curiosity about Bitcoin has helped El Salvador stand out in the global tourism market.