The Ethereum price sits below the average cost of steady buyers, while accumulation inflows continue to rise.
Long-term holders increase exposure even while holding ETH at a temporary paper loss.
Reduced liquid supply forms as coins shift from short-term
The cryptocurrency market experienced a historic capitulation event, with investors incurring $3.2 billion in losses on February 5. Analysts warn that further declines may occur, with Bitcoin potentially dropping to $50,000 and Ether to $1,400 due to adverse macro conditions.
MegaETH mainnet launch introduces a high-speed Layer 2 network processing up to 50,000 transactions per second with rapid block confirmation.
The new network supports real-time DeFi and dApps while reducing congestion on Ethereum’s main blockchain layer.
MegaET
VeChain and Rekord are deploying DPP infrastructure aligned with the EU’s ESPR, which entered into force on July 18, 2024.
The EU is expected to deploy a central Digital Product Passport registry by July 2026, ahead of early DPP-related compliance phases scheduled for 2027.
VeChain and Rekor
MoonExe reports a significant rise in stablecoin on- and off-ramp volumes, indicating their growing use for real-world payments rather than just speculative trading. This shift highlights the increasing importance of stablecoins in facilitating various economic activities and the need for robust liquidity infrastructure to support these transactions.
Bitcoin faces significant challenges, with mining difficulty dropping 11.16%, indicating easier block mining but reduced network security. This adjustment suggests a bear market, though past metrics hint at potential recovery. Price remains down 46% from its peak, yet some indicators point to a bullish reset ahead.
The XRP Ledger has emerged as a leader in the tokenization of real-world assets, recently surpassing Solana to become the sixth largest blockchain for tokenized assets. With a notable 268% growth rate in the past 30 days and a significant partnership with Aviva Investors, XRP's potential in this market, particularly through the Ripple USD stablecoin, is gaining traction.
Polygon joins EEA to work on institutional payment rails, global settlement, and compliant movement from onchain to traditional rails.
Open Money Stack ties stablecoin rails to Coinme on/off ramps and Sequence wallet tools for merchant and user access.
Polygon has joined the Enterprise
BNB Chain enhanced its operations in Q4 2025, with daily transactions rising by 30% and fees up 127%. The value of real-world assets (RWA) soared to $2 billion, making BNB second globally after Ethereum, while stablecoin cap reached $15.2 billion amid DeFi trends.