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Morning Crypto Report: XRP Officially Decouples From Bitcoin Amid $850 Million Bloodbath, Ripple's Main Japanese Ally to Launch Own Blockchain, Shiba Inu (SHIB) Eyes 26% Discount Thanks to Bear Market

On this Thursday, Feb. 5, as Bitcoin sinks beneath the $70,000 floor for the first time in over a year, a sentiment fracture widens: XRP remains bullish while BTC and ETH are gripped by fear, SHIB loses critical support and Ripple's top Japanese partner announces plans to build its own chain.

Source name: u.today

Related symbols: XRPUSD

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BitMine's Ethereum holdings sit on more than $7B in unrealized losses

BitMine faces over $7B in unrealized losses as Ethereum drops near $2,000, yet the firm continues buying ETH and defending its treasury strategy.

Source name: cryptopolitan.com

Related symbols: ETHUSD

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‘KISS' Rock Star Gene Simmons Believes You Must Hold Bitcoin

Gene Simmons, a rock legend and the frontman of KISS, has taken to social media to address his army of fans with a statement about a subject he does not touch too often: Bitcoin.

Source name: u.today

Related symbols: BTCUSD

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‘Big Short' Michael Burry flags key levels on the Bitcoin chart

The famous ‘Big Short' investor Michael Burry made an X post late on February 4 in which he not only flagged critical Bitcoin (BTC) price levels but also seemingly correctly anticipated the flash crash toward $69,000 that took place in the morning of February 5.

Source name: finbold.com

Related symbols: BTCUSD

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Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin Says No More Copy-Paste EVM Projects Needed

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin slammed the rise of copy-paste EVM Chains with minimal innovation, which stifles progress.

Source name: coinspeaker.com

Related symbols: ETHUSD

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Bitcoin gains favor as JPMorgan flags shrinking vol gap

A contrarian view from the bank's strategy team argues Bitcoin looks more appealing than gold after the yellow metal's surge. Investing.com notes Bitcoin's relative appeal versus gold strengthened after a pronounced divergence.

Source name: coincu.com

Related symbols: BTCUSD

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HIVE Digital Technologies increases Bitcoin production, hashrate in January

HIVE Digital Technologies (TSX-V:HIVE, NASDAQ:HIVE, FRA:YO0, BVC:HIVECO) reported January 2026 Bitcoin production of 297 BTC, up 191% from 102 BTC a year earlier, as network difficulty increased 30% year over year. The company said it averaged 9.6 BTC per day during the month.

Source name: proactiveinvestors.com

Related symbols: HIVEUSD

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Shiba Inu Price Defends Key Level as On-Chain Data Shows Buying

Shiba Inu trades near critical support as on-chain data shows accumulation, with analysts watching for a rebound or further downside.

Source name: coinpaper.com

Related symbols: DTAUSD

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Bitcoin capitulation metric flashes forced selling signal

Bitcoin capitulation metrics showed the biggest sell-off since October 2025. All wallet cohorts sold, with over 30,000 retail wallets capitulating.

Source name: cryptopolitan.com

Related symbols: BTCUSD

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'Crypto As We Know It Is Over': Why Investors Are Turning Away From Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP

Crypto venture capital firms are struggling to raise new funds, with major firms pivoting away entirely and half of Paradigm's team departing in two months. The VC Fundraising Crisis Commitments to crypto VC funds remain at historic lows and didn't recover during Bitcoin‘s (CRYPTO: BTC) generational bull run, according to crypto founder Miya.

Source name: benzinga.com

Related symbols: XRPUSD

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