Bitcoin’s sharp decline is fuelling debate over whether investors are selling liquid crypto positions to chase the SpaceX IPO and emerging AI opportunities. The theory points to liquidity pressure, ETF outflows and Strategy’s small $BTC sale as contributing factors.
Over the past four weeks, the cryptocurrency $NEAR Protocol ($NEAR) has risen by almost 100%, and over the past week — by 55%, becoming one of the top gainers among major altcoins. The rally coincided with the announcement of a series of blockchain upgrades related to privacy, cross-chain transfers, protection of artificial intelligence (AI) users’ data, and network scaling.
At the beginning of 2026, many investors were confident that the next major move by the Federal Reserve would be an interest rate cut. A significant part of the bullish scenario for Bitcoin and the broader crypto market was built around that expectation.
The Hyperliquid token has once again become the centre of attention, as traders are turning increasingly bullish following aggressive buying activity and stable on-chain metrics.
Solana is trading at a 71% discount from its all-time high. Here’s why. Since its launch in 2020, Solana has often been described as “the next Ethereum.” However, despite being faster and cheaper than Ethereum, Solana has not lived up to those expectations.
The tokenised equities market has accelerated sharply. Over the past year, the value of digital versions of traditional securities on blockchain networks has grown from $37 million to $1.5 billion — an increase of more than 40 times. This surge highlights growing investor demand for access to US equities through crypto infrastructure, without traditional brokerage accounts or complex onboarding procedures.
Chainlink, Ethereum, Kaspa, Sui, and $NEAR have spent recent months in an extended accumulation phase characterized by low volatility. All five assets are now approaching critical levels where movement may begin, each supported by its own May catalyst.
On April 21, 2026, Coinbase’s Independent Advisory Board on Quantum Computing and Blockchain published its first report. It states that the quantum threat is real and that blockchains must begin implementing cryptographic protections now.
For a long time, stablecoins were seen purely as a tool for traders. Useful, but almost invisible. They served as a way to quickly enter and exit volatile assets without dealing with fiat. Essentially, they were just an intermediate layer of liquidity, not a standalone instrument.
The rapid growth in the number of crypto tokens is significantly outpacing the value they generate, creating a major issue for the industry, according to Michael Ippolito. He shared his analysis in a series of posts on X, illustrating the situation with six charts. While total crypto market capitalization appears strong, a deeper look reveals a different picture.
A “crypto winter” is an unofficial term for a deep correction in the cryptocurrency market that usually occurs one to one and a half years after a Bitcoin halving. When the cold season begins, prices fall not only for the leading cryptocurrency but also for altcoins. Crypto winters are accompanied by declining interest in digital assets on social media, reduced trading activity, and a lack of risk appetite among crypto investors.
On Friday, February 6, Bitcoin fell to its lowest level since U.S. President Donald Trump returned to the White House. Politics continues to influence crypto investor sentiment, but it is no longer the only factor. Uncertainty is so high that investors prefer to sell digital assets.
On February 4, Bitcoin sharply dropped to $70,000, continuing a negative trend that has already erased 44% of its all-time high set above $126,000 in October 2025. The sell-off intensified debates over whether the market is approaching a cyclical bottom or entering a deeper correction.
Despite the development of alternative consensus algorithms and the regular discussions about the “inefficiency of mining” as a phenomenon, this field of activity retains the status of a full-fledged industry that continues to attract new participants.
The Solana (SOL) blockchain, often referred to as the “Ethereum killer,” has put up strong competition against Vitalik Buterin’s creation. That is why the Happy Coin News editorial team decided to look into why, in 2026, hedge funds are favoring SOL over ETH.
Bitcoin has завершed a two-month sideways phase and broken upward from the $94,000–$96,000 range. On January 13, the asset reached $97,939 on Bitstamp, posting a 6.36% gain over two days.
2025 is coming to an end, making it a suitable time to forecast cryptocurrency prices for 2026 and identify trends likely to appear in the digital asset market.
During the bear trend in the cryptocurrency market, accusations of pump-and-dump schemes are being voiced more often, so let’s examine what these schemes are and what consequences they bring.
Bitcoin (BTC) experienced another sharp pullback, falling below $90,000. The event coincided with increased macroeconomic uncertainty, reduced liquidity, and high levels of forced liquidations.
The simplest way to profit is to buy or sell cryptocurrency when it is in an uptrend or downtrend. However, it’s not always clear how to identify that trend. This is where the Fractal Dimension Index (FDI) comes in handy.
Zcash (ZEC) has risen by 1500% over the past two months, reaching $750 — its highest level since January 2018. The sharp increase followed strong support from well-known industry figures, including Naval Ravikant and Arthur Hayes.
After the cryptocurrency market hit multi-month lows last week, it showed a rebound over the weekend. Notably, total market capitalization rose nearly 4% in the past 24 hours.
Ethereum’s profitability metrics have fallen to levels historically associated with local lows. Network fees have increased by 83% over the week, indicating strong on-chain demand.
Amid the growing number of fraud cases in peer-to-peer (P2P) cryptocurrency trading, a recent article discussed what a crypto exchange service is and whether it’s worth using. It also compared the advantages and disadvantages of exchangers and centralized crypto exchanges.
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