Rewards Hub I. Crypto Market Overview
Key Takeaways
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Macro Environment
US inflation data came in below expectations, fueling hopes for a Fed rate cut and boosting gold. Dutch lawmakers advanced a 36% capital gains tax on crypto, raising concerns over EU investor outflows. Russia's central bank will study a domestic stablecoin, signaling a potential shift in digital asset policy.
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Crypto Market
The crypto market saw a broad rally over the past 12 hours, with Bitcoin up 0.83% to $69,569 and Ethereum rising 0.62% to $2,066, supported by easing inflation and renewed risk appetite. Altcoins outperformed, led by PIPPIN (+21.3%), Zcash (+16.6%), and Bittensor (+4.0%), driven by strong trading volumes and sector-specific narratives.
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Today's Outlook
STRK will unlock 4.61% of its total supply today, following a major 127 million STRK unlock in January, potentially impacting token price and liquidity. Japan will release Q4 2025 GDP data, with preliminary figures showing a -0.6% QoQ and -2.3% annualized decline, which may influence global risk sentiment.
Fear and Greed Index
30.00% Annual Percentile
11 Fear
Total Crypto Market Cap
$2.40T
Total Market Trading Volume
$84.16B
Altcoin Season Index
83.33%
Quarterly Percentile
32 / 100
Total Futures Market Open Interest
3.68B
Futures
369.06B
Perpetuals
II. Industry Updates
Macro-economic Policies
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Tether invested $150M in Gold.com to expand tokenized gold access, supporting XAU₮ integration as gold prices surpass $5,000/oz. This move enhances stablecoin diversification and may boost DeFi liquidity as investors seek safe-haven assets amid market volatility.
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The stablecoin market surged by $6.5B in the past week, led by BUIDL and PYUSD gains, bringing total market cap to $308B. This expansion signals robust demand for on-chain liquidity, supporting DeFi protocols and stabilizing crypto market flows.
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Gold futures rose over 2% after US inflation data came in below expectations, fueling hopes for a Federal Reserve rate cut. Lower rates could drive capital into risk assets, potentially supporting Bitcoin and altcoin prices.
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Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs have seen no weekly inflows since mid-January, indicating waning institutional appetite. This stagnation may pressure BTC and ETH prices and reduce overall crypto market liquidity.
Cryptocurrency Regulatory Trends
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Virginia's legislature passed a bill to regulate crypto kiosks, introducing licensing, transaction limits, and anti-fraud measures, which may boost consumer protection and market trust.
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Canada's CIRO introduced a tiered crypto custody framework, setting new standards for digital asset storage and governance, aiming to reduce risk and attract institutional investors.
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Dutch lawmakers advanced a 36% capital gains tax on crypto, including unrealized gains, sparking concerns over investor outflows and potential bearish sentiment in the EU market.
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Russia's central bank announced a formal study on launching a domestic stablecoin, signaling a policy shift that could reshape cross-border settlements and digital asset regulation.
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The UK FCA faces pressure from DeFi advocates to limit new crypto regulations to entities with unilateral control over user funds, which could shape the future scope of DeFi compliance.
Trending Tokens
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Bittensor (TAO): Bittensor jumped 22.8% in 24h to $194.5, with $298M volume. The rise follows renewed interest in decentralized AI protocols and recent major exchange listings.
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Zcash (ZEC): Zcash climbed 20.1% in 24h to $283, with $563M traded. The spike is fueled by privacy coin demand and a 115% surge in daily trading volume.
Smart Money Movements
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A Bitcoin whale transferred thousands of BTC to Binance, sparking speculation about a potential sell-off and impacting market sentiment.
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American Bitcoin increased its holdings to over 6,000 BTC, highlighting a significant accumulation and strategic positioning in the crypto market.
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A major Bitcoin whale deposited 5,000 BTC, valued at approximately $384.82 million, into Binance, drawing attention to large-scale market movements.
Events to Watch
Feb 15 (Sun)
STRK will unlock 4.61% of its total supply today, following a major 127 million STRK unlock in January.
Feb 15 (Sun)
Japan will release Q4 2025 GDP growth data, with preliminary figures showing a -0.6% QoQ and -2.3% annualized decline.
Feb 17 (Tue)
Canada will release January CPI data; UK will publish December unemployment rate and Germany will release January HICP.
Feb 18 (Wed)
UK January CPI and inflation rate data will be released; FOMC January meeting minutes and RBNZ rate decision are scheduled.
Feb 20 (Fri)
US Q4 GDP, December PCE inflation, and Japanese January CPI data will be released; LayerZero (ZRO) will unlock 25.7M tokens.
III. Phemex Market Focus
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