Author: CryptoPress
The crypto market opens February 2026 in turmoil, with total capitalization at $2.68 trillion amid heightened volatility and fear. Dominated by Bitcoin‘s 57% share, the sector faces pressure from macroeconomic headwinds and internal dynamics, yet pockets of resilience suggest potential rebounds. Key news revolves around widespread liquidations and institutional shifts, signaling a possible capitulation phase before recovery.
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Nomura reduce su exposición a criptomonedas tras las pérdidas del tercer trimestre que afectaron a Laser Digital
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Nomura Holdings ha reforzado la gestión de riesgos y ha reducido sus posiciones en criptomonedas tras pérdidas no especificadas en su unidad Laser Digital en el tercer trimestre del año fiscal 2025.
Los ajustes contribuyeron a una disminución interanual del 9,7% en el ingreso neto a ¥91.6 mil millones, y las operaciones europeas registraron una pérdida de ¥10.6 mil millones.
A pesar de los recortes, el director financiero de Nomura...
Bitcoin Plunges Below $79,000 as $650 Million in Liquidations Hits Market in One Hour
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Bitcoin dropped below $79,000 on Saturday, marking its lowest price level of 2026 so far.
The market saw $650 million in liquidations within a single 60-minute window, primarily targeting overleveraged long positions.
This latest crash follows a volatile week where macroeconomic pressures and tech sector weakness weighed on digital assets.
Analysts are now closely watching the $75,000 support zone to determine if the bearish trend will...
Trump Nominates Former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh to Succeed Jerome Powell
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President Trump officially nominated Kevin Warsh on Friday to replace Jerome Powell as Chair of the Federal Reserve when his term expires in May 2026.
Warsh, a former Fed governor and Morgan Stanley veteran, is historically viewed as a fiscal hawk, though he has recently aligned with Trump’s calls for lower interest rates.
The nominee has a background in the digital asset space, having served as an advisor to Bitwise and an early investor in...
Gold and Silver Prices Crater as Kevin Warsh Fed Nomination Sparks Sharp Deleveraging
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Precious metals faced a massive liquidation on Friday, with gold dropping as much as 8% to break below the $5,000 threshold and silver falling below $100 per ounce.
The correction followed reports and subsequent confirmation of Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve Chairman, sparking a sharp rebound in the U.S. dollar index.
Analysts at Goldman Sachs and other institutions noted that heavy concentration in call options exacerbated the...



