Crypto

Wintermute founder Evgeny Gaevoy offered a blunt assessment of crypto’s current condition on Wednesday, arguing that the industry has stalled on substance even as speculation continues to dominate attention. Gaevoy Criticizes Stablecoins, Perp Exchanges, and Token Design In a published on X on Feb. 4, 2026, Gaevoy, CEO of market-making firm , dismissed ongoing debates between competing…

Older and mid‑range mining rigs like the Antminer S19 XP+ Hydro, Whatsminer M60S and Avalon A1466I have reportedly already crossed shutdown thresholds, while even newer S21 units are nearing viability limits. The Profitability Cliff The bitcoin mining industry is facing a severe profitability squeeze this week as a combination of falling cryptocurrency prices and forces several mining rigs into…

Ripple’s David Schwartz weighed in on whether XRP could reach $50 or $100, explaining why he avoids absolute price predictions and how current market pricing reflects investor confidence, probability and expectations about future outcomes. Ripple’s Schwartz Analyzes XRP Hitting $50–$100 Odds XRP price projections continue to attract scrutiny as market participants debate how to interpret…

Bitcoin trading under $80,000 stirred debate after Jim Cramer questioned the silence of vocal bulls, spotlighting weekend liquidity gaps, psychological price levels, and recurring tensions between short-term market moves and longer-term crypto fundamentals. Jim Cramer Questions Weekend Silence From Bitcoin Bulls Near $80K Market anxiety around bitcoin’s key price levels drew sharp commentary…