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Wintermute Ventures: Return to Fundamentals, Cognitive Reset After Attending Hong Kong Consensus

Wintermute Ventures attended Hong Kong Consensus and observed a clear shift toward cautious market sentiment, with few confident about the next major crypto trend. Key takeaways include: a lack of near-term catalysts, capital rotation into AI stocks (especially in Asia), and an identity crisis for altcoins beyond major assets—tokens are no longer seen as reliable value-accrual mechanisms. Opportunities are shifting toward fundamentals: revenue-generating, licensed businesses with defensive moats. Latin America emerged as a region with strong product-market fit and regulatory progress. Despite the cooling mood, the reset is seen as healthy, pushing founders toward real users and sustainable design.

marsbit02/18 08:56

Zora Launches Solana-Based Attention Markets to Revolutionize Trend Trading

On February 17, Zora launched "attention markets" on the Solana blockchain, marking a significant shift from its previous Ethereum and Base-based operations. This new product enables users to trade tokens based on internet trends and social media topics, allowing them to buy or sell based on whether they believe a trend will grow or fade. Anyone can create a new market by paying a 1 SOL fee. Initial trading activity was limited, with tokens like bitcoin, cats, and dogs among the first trends. The main token reached a market value of around $70,000. The crypto community had mixed reactions, with some supporting the move to Solana and others questioning the departure from Ethereum. While experts warn of high risk due to low liquidity and potential volatility, supporters see it as an innovative way to measure public interest by blending social media trends with on-chain trading.

TheNewsCrypto02/18 08:15

Bitcoin Distribution Ends: Mid-Cycle Pause Or Start Of A Longer Bear Market?

Bitcoin has faced persistent selling pressure since its October 2025 all-time high near $125,000, with prices dropping sharply toward $60,000. According to analyst Axel Adler, on-chain data—specifically the Entity-Adjusted Liveliness metric—peaked in December 2025 and has since trended downward, historically signaling the end of distribution and the start of accumulation phases. Previous cycles suggest such transitions can last 1.1 to 2.5 years, implying the current market may be entering a prolonged restructuring period rather than a brief pause. Investors are monitoring both price action and on-chain signals to gauge whether further downside risk or stabilization lies ahead.

bitcoinist02/18 08:04

Solana: How $30B in staked SOL unlocks new DeFi liquidity

Over $30 billion in staked Solana (SOL) can now be used as collateral on Jupiter Lend without needing to unstake, unlocking significant liquidity for DeFi. This improves capital efficiency and may boost borrowing and trading activity across Solana. On-chain data shows cooling trading volumes are starting to stabilize, with active addresses flattening and whale activity increasing. SOL is testing a key support level around $80. If liquidity expands and whale participation continues, this zone could serve as a reversal point. Solana is at a critical inflection point, with improving fundamentals and a potential price reversal.

ambcrypto02/18 08:02

$150 Billion in Tax Refunds Could Ignite the Next Bitcoin ‘YOLO’ Rally

Wells Fargo analysts estimate that approximately $150 billion in U.S. tax refunds will be distributed by late March, potentially fueling a speculative "YOLO" rally in risk assets like Bitcoin and stocks. Historically, such liquidity injections—similar to pandemic stimulus checks—have coincided with significant Bitcoin price surges. Strategists suggest a portion of the refunds may flow into cryptocurrencies, acting as a proxy for retail liquidity and risk appetite. While near-term market sentiment remains mixed, a return of retail-driven trading could reverse recent declines. However, which has seen a 29% pullback amid contracting liquidity, may benefit if 5–10% of the refunds enter digital assets, though the rally depends on broader market conditions and sustained speculative momentum.

ccn.com02/18 07:47

World Liberty Financial (WLFI) Posts 18% Surge: Are Buyers Taking the Driver’s Seat?

Amid a bearish crypto market with extreme fear sentiment, World Liberty Financial (WLFI) has surged 18.73%, defying the broader downturn. The token opened at $0.09926 and climbed to a high of $0.1167, with its price reaching around $0.1185 at the time of writing. Market cap stands at $3.16 billion, and daily trading volume skyrocketed over 109% to $234.26 million. Technical indicators suggest growing bullish momentum: the MACD line is above zero, RSI is at 64.17 (indicating buyer control without overbought conditions), and Chaikin Money Flow shows slight buying pressure. If bullish momentum continues, WLFI could test resistance at $0.12 and potentially reach $0.13. However, a bearish shift might push the price back to the $0.10 support level.

TheNewsCrypto02/18 07:43

Elemental Royalty Becomes First Public Gold Firm to Offer Dividends in Tether Gold (XAUt)

Elemental Royalty Corporation has become the first publicly listed gold company to offer shareholders the option to receive dividends in Tether Gold (XAUt), a tokenized form of physical gold. This initiative, announced on February 17, allows qualifying shareholders to elect to receive dividends in XAUt tokens at par value, providing direct exposure to physical gold through digital means. The move represents a significant integration of blockchain technology into traditional financial operations, enabling gold-denominated returns instead of fiat currency. Tether Gold, with a market cap of $2 billion, leads the growing tokenized gold market, which has seen increased trading activity. This dividend policy follows Tether's strategic investment in Elemental last year.

TheNewsCrypto02/18 07:22

Wintermute sees tokenized gold market tripling to $15B in 2026 – Here’s why!

ambcrypto02/18 07:02

XRP Emerges As Rotation Target As Investors Exit Bitcoin And Ethereum

XRP is emerging as a notable beneficiary of capital rotation as investors reduce their exposure to Bitcoin and Ethereum. Despite its bearish price action and a current value of $1.47, XRP recorded inflows of over $33.4 million in a single week, while Bitcoin and Ethereum saw significant outflows of $133 million and $85.1 million, respectively. This shift indicates a change in short-term market momentum and a growing preference for the altcoin. Additionally, XRP dominated trading volumes in South Korea, securing $1.2 billion in 24 hours on major exchanges, far surpassing Bitcoin and Ethereum. Experts suggest this increased demand could potentially drive XRP's price upward.

bitcoinist02/18 07:01

Stablecoins are Gaining Edge in the Asian Market When Cryptocurrencies are Experiencing Volatility

Stablecoins are gaining significant traction in the Asian market, particularly as cryptocurrencies like BTC and ETH experience high volatility. They are increasingly preferred for their low price fluctuations and ease of conversion to local currencies, such as the Indian Rupee. India leads in adoption, with stablecoins being used extensively for remittances and payments despite high crypto taxes. While overall crypto markets face volatility, stablecoins, often pegged to the US Dollar, offer a stable alternative and are expected to integrate further into Asia's banking systems. Additionally, markets are reacting to global events, including US-Iran talks and post-holiday reopenings, with indices like Japan’s Nikkei 225 seeing gains.

TheNewsCrypto02/18 06:30