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Crypto analyst and IntoTheCryptoverse founder Benjamin Cowen has suggested that Bitcoin (BTC) may continue to underperform the stock market as the current cycle concludes. According to Cointelegraph, Cowen said in a recent video that Bitcoin will likely continue to show weakness against stocks. He added that a capital shift from gold and silver to Bitcoin is unlikely in the short term, cautioning against the optimistic view that a rally in precious metals would immediately lead to a rise in Bitcoin.

South Korean crypto exchange Upbit has announced it will delist GoChain (GO) at 6:00 a.m. UTC on March 3. The exchange explained that after reviewing the virtual asset's trading and adoption status, it identified numerous shortcomings and a potential for harm to users.

The South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Coinone said on its official website that Trust Wallet Token (TWT) will remain on the exchange’s delisting watchlist for another month.

The following are the long/short position ratios for BTC perpetual futures over the last 24 hours on the world's top three crypto futures exchanges by open interest: Overall: 47.57% long, 52.43% short 1. Binance: 46.95% long, 53.05% short 2. OKX: 47.61% long, 52.39% short 3. Bybit: 46.97% long, 46.97% short

The growing possibility that former Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh could be named the next Fed Chair is intensifying downward pressure on Bitcoin, Coindesk reported. Markus Thielen, founder of 10x Research, noted that Warsh favors higher real interest rates and reduced liquidity, viewing cryptocurrencies as speculative instruments that will vanish once the era of low interest rates ends. Separately, Renaissance Macro Research analyzed that Warsh has consistently advocated for hawkish monetary policy throughout his time as a Fed governor, particularly during periods of labor market collapse. The research firm suggested his current dovish stance is a matter of convenience and that there is a risk President Trump could be misled by his intentions. President Trump is expected to announce his nominee for the position tomorrow.

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson announced that the platform will support USDCx, a bridged version of Circle's USDC stablecoin.

Binance has announced it will list XPT/USDT perpetual futures at 10:00 a.m. UTC today, followed by XPD/USDT perpetual futures at 10:15 a.m. UTC. Both contracts will support up to 100x leverage.

The Korea Financial Investment Association (KOFIA) announced a reorganization on Jan. 30 that includes the creation of a new Digital Strategy Team to support its member firms' expansion into digital assets, Dailian reported. The new team will operate within the Industry Cooperation Department under the newly established K-Capital Market Division, which will also oversee pensions and taxation. Its primary goal is to assist member companies with their business in areas such as security tokens and other virtual asset-related financial products.

South Korean crypto exchanges Upbit, Bithumb, and Korbit have placed Loopring (LRC) on a delisting watchlist. The exchanges said the decision followed a review that found insufficient disclosure of information that could materially affect the token’s value, as well as shortcomings identified during an assessment of the project’s business progress.

Decentralized satellite internet project SpaceCoin (SPACE) has announced a partnership with Midnight, a privacy-focused blockchain led by Cardano (ADA) founder Charles Hoskinson. The two companies will conduct a joint review to develop privacy messaging technology based on satellite infrastructure. Their initial priority is to implement a peer-to-peer messaging application that does not rely on centralized servers. The collaboration will explore using Midnight's zero-knowledge proof (ZKP) technology, which would allow users to verify their authorization to communicate without exposing sensitive information such as their identity or location.

Binance has announced a restructuring of its Secure Asset Fund for Users (SAFU), gradually converting its $1 billion in stablecoin holdings to BTC. The exchange also stated that if the fund's market value falls below $800 million due to BTC price volatility, it will inject additional BTC to restore its value to $1 billion.

According to CoinNess market monitoring, BTC has risen above $83,000. BTC is trading at $83,011.84 on the Binance USDT market.

U.S. spot ETH ETFs recorded a total net outflow of $178 million on Jan. 29, marking a return to outflows after a single day, according to data from TraderT. Major fund outflows included $59.19 million from Fidelity's FETH, $55.22 million from BlackRock's ETHA, $26.49 million from Grayscale's ETHE, and $21.92 million from Grayscale's Mini ETH Trust.

U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced a net outflow of approximately $818 million on Jan. 29, marking the third consecutive day of net outflows, according to data compiled by TraderT. Specific fund outflows included $317 million from BlackRock's IBIT, $168 million from Fidelity's FBTC, $88.88 million from Bitwise's BITB, and $71.58 million from Ark Invest's ARKB.

Cryptocurrency exchange Backpack announced via its official X account that it will unlock 25% of its total supply at its upcoming Token Generation Event (TGE). Of this initial unlock, 24% will be allocated to points holders and 1% to holders of Mad Lads NFTs. Backpack CEO Armani Ferrante said the company will release its tokenomics in stages as the TGE approaches. He added that the token will be distinct from existing tokens in its distribution, utility, and functionality, suggesting it may even require a new name. The launch date for the token has not yet been disclosed.

Bitcoin has fallen out of the list of the top 10 largest assets by market capitalization amid its ongoing price decline, The Block analyst BR reported. The cryptocurrency is now ranked 11th, behind Saudi Aramco.

A whale address that had been dormant for two years swapped 699 ETH for $1.876 million in USDC and deposited the funds into Hyperliquid. The address then opened a 20x leveraged ETH long position valued at approximately $18 million, according to Onchain Lens.

The following shows estimated liquidation volumes and position ratios for major crypto perpetual futures over the past 24 hours: - BTC: $768 million liquidated (96.96% longs) - ETH: $417 million liquidated (93.7% longs) - XRP: $71.32 million liquidated (99.05% longs)

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao announced via X that he will host an Ask Me Anything (AMA) session later today to address what he described as FUD (Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt) from self-proclaimed competitors. He stated that this is not the first such attack and likely will not be the last, adding that he will delve into the reasons behind the events of Oct. 10. Zhao emphasized that while competitors focus on Binance, the exchange will continue to grow. His comments are widely seen as a response to recent criticism from Star Xu, the founder of major global crypto exchange OKX. While not naming Binance or Zhao directly, Xu stated that the industry is underestimating the impact of the Oct. 10 market crash, which he claimed caused real and lasting damage. Xu argued that some industry leaders, instead of setting a positive example, are pursuing short-term profits by repeatedly using Ponzi-like schemes, promoting get-rich-quick narratives, and manipulating the prices of low-quality tokens to lure users. He warned that such practices erode trust and will ultimately harm the entire industry.

With BTC trading below $82,000, the next support level is at $81,000, which marks the low from last November, according to an analysis by CoinDesk. The report suggests that if this support level is breached, the next support zone is around the $75,000 mark. CoinDesk also noted that macroeconomic issues, such as U.S. President Donald Trump's expected nomination for the next Federal Reserve Chair, could lead to a period of increased short-term volatility.

South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb announced it will temporarily suspend deposits and withdrawals for Sei (SEI) starting at 9:00 a.m. UTC on Feb. 3 to support an upgrade to the Sei mainnet.

Major exchanges have seen $777 million worth of futures liquidated in the past hour. In the past 24 hours, $1,742 million worth of futures have been liquidated.

Major exchanges have seen $601 million worth of futures liquidated in the past hour. In the past 24 hours, $1,572 million worth of futures have been liquidated.

According to CoinNess market monitoring, BTC has fallen below $82,000. BTC is trading at $81,926.19 on the Binance USDT market.

Major exchanges have seen $172 million worth of futures liquidated in the past hour. In the past 24 hours, $1,138 million worth of futures have been liquidated.