Market Overview
Cryptocurrency investors are adopting a cautious "wait-and-see" stance amid mixed market signals. The BTC Volatility Index (DVOL) on Deribit has steadily declined since January 20, dropping from 72 to 50.8, reflecting reduced price swings.
Tracy Jin, COO of MEXC, attributes this trend to bitcoin’s maturation: "BTC is stabilizing, mirroring commodity markets and traditional safe-haven assets."
Key Developments
- FTX Creditor Payouts: Initial repayments totaling $1.2 billion have begun.
- Libra Token Controversy: Co-creator Hayden Davis allegedly bragged about buying access to Argentine President Javier Milei’s inner circle pre-launch.
- Corporate BTC Accumulation: Strategy plans to raise $2 billion via convertible notes to buy more bitcoin.
What to Watch
Crypto Events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Feb. 19, 9:30 AM ET | Fold Holdings (FLD) debuts on Nasdaq. |
| Feb. 19 | Monad’s public testnet goes live. |
| Feb. 21 | TON becomes Telegram’s exclusive blockchain for Mini Apps. |
Macro Focus
- Fed Minutes (Feb. 19, 2:00 PM ET): Insights into January’s FOMC meeting.
- U.S. Tariffs: Traders monitor potential 25% tariffs on autos, semiconductors, and pharmaceuticals.
Token Metrics & Derivatives
Market Data
- BTC: $96,356.41 (+0.79% 24h)
- ETH: $2,735.66 (+1.54% 24h)
- CoinDesk 20 Index: 3,195.66 (+1.12% 24h)
Derivatives Trends
- BTC CME Futures Premium: Annualized 6%, indicating tempered bullishness.
- Open Interest Growth: LTC, TRX, and HYPE lead perpetual futures activity.
Technical Analysis
- SOL/BTC Ratio: Broke below a consolidation range, signaling potential Solana underperformance.
FAQs
Why is BTC volatility declining?
Reduced reaction to short-term headlines suggests market maturity and stabilization.
What’s next for FTX creditors?
Initial repayments are underway, with a U.S. court seizing $1 billion in assets from Sam Bankman-Fried.
How are institutions impacting BTC demand?
Firms like Strategy are raising capital specifically to accumulate bitcoin, reinforcing long-term bullish sentiment.
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Data as of Feb. 19, 2025. Sources: CoinDesk, Deribit, Artemis.