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The U.S. stock market declined, with the S&P 500 falling 1.2%, as investors continued selling tech stocks despite mostly positive Q4 earnings reports.

Bitcoin reached a peak of $126,000 in October 2025 but has since dropped to around $60,000, losing over half its value amid market anxieties, including concerns about a potential SaaS crisis.

Bitcoin's significant decline has sparked renewed discussions in prediction markets about its potential future movements, shifting from attempts to reach $100,000 to a more cautious outlook among traders.

Bitfarms is transitioning from bitcoin mining to AI infrastructure, planning to redomicile to the U.S. and rebrand as Keel Infrastructure. This shift led to a 17% surge in shares.

Hyperscale Data reports total assets of approximately $323M, valuing shares at $0.90 each. Pre-market shares rose 4.54% to $0.19, with net assets around $125M. The company holds about $97M in cash and bitcoin as of January 31, 2026.

As Bitcoin and altcoins decline, equities linked to these assets also drop, leading to a global sell-off in tech stocks and increased risk aversion across various asset classes. Bitcoin's price struggles near critical support at $62,000.

February has been challenging for cryptocurrencies, particularly Bitcoin, which has dropped about 45% from its peak in October, with other cryptocurrencies experiencing similar declines.

A recent tax and spending package is expected to increase refunds for many Americans this filing season, primarily benefiting higher-income households and active investors, according to the New York Times.

Market volatility increased as investor concerns grew, with the Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) surging over 20, rising nearly 11.3% to reach a peak of 23.1, its highest level recently.

Crypto stocks rebounded on Friday as major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum recovered from significant losses. MicroStrategy, a key player in corporate Bitcoin holding, experienced a 21% increase.

Gemini Space Station (GEMI) was downgraded at Evercore ISI after the announcement of a cost-reduction initiative that involved up to ~200 job cuts.

Yesterday, the crypto exchange founded by the Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss twins said it has approved a

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Financials stocks were swept up in a volatile week for risk assets as investors digested a fresh batch of U.S. corporate earnings.

Falling the most of any financial stock (with a market cap over $2B), digital assets and AI infrastructure firm Galaxy

U.S. stocks rose on Friday, recovering from a sell-off driven by mixed earnings from Amazon and a volatile week impacting tech shares. Key stock movers were highlighted.

Bitcoin rebounded in U.S. premarket trading after a significant drop of approximately 13%, recovering from falling below $65K, though it continues to face volatility.

The essay discusses Seeking Alpha's Catalyst Watch, highlighting key upcoming events that could influence stock prices in the week ahead, starting with a volatility watch for February 9.

The Nasdaq Composite (COMP:IND) staged a sharp reversal on Friday, rebounding decisively after Thursday’s steep selloff triggered by a broad-based meltdown across crypto markets.

The turnaround signals a notable shift in sentiment, with investors stepping back into risk assets after a

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Amazon (AMZN) said it expects to spend $200B in 2026 on capital expenditures such as data centers, chips, and other infrastructure.

“With such strong demand

The U.S. stock market saw a recovery on Friday, with the Dow Jones hitting 50,000 for the first time, although weekly gains remained insufficient to lift all indexes into positive territory.

Bitcoin's significant decline has sparked renewed discussions in prediction markets about its potential future movements, shifting from attempts to reach $100,000 to a more cautious outlook among traders.