The Real Cost of Idle Capital in Crypto Markets: Why Investors Are Exploring IODeFi

In this market, idle funds are the biggest risk. Most crypto users worry about volatility. More experienced participants tend to focus on a different factor: opportunity cost. When markets slow down, extended sideways movement is rarely neutral from a capital perspective. дальше »

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Internet Computer (ICP) Escapes Ethereum’s Old Problem, But a New Risk Appears

Success in crypto often carries an unexpected cost. Networks that attract heavy usage can become victims of their own growth when fees rise, and everyday activity becomes difficult. That painful pattern shaped Ethereum during its busiest period, when congestion and expensive transactions pushed many users and developers away. дальше »

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Tron Accumulates TRX, Price Pops As Justin Sun Weighs In

Tron’s blockchain operator has been adding to its stash of TRX and that activity is getting attention. Reports say the platform recently bought 179,408 TRX at an average cost of $0. 28, lifting its treasury to about 680 million tokens. дальше »

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Bill Miller says BTC bottomed at $60K citing mining cost and Fed liquidity

The cryptocurrency market has endured a white-knuckle ride in early 2026, punctuated by a rather dramatic correction that saw Bitcoin plunge to a staggering low of about $60,000 on February 5th. This “flash crash” was triggered by a perfect storm of collapsing leverage, a temporary cooling of the AI-crypto narrative, and fears of a hawkish […] дальше »

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XRP Displays 2021-Style Capitulation

XRP has officially entered a "capitulation" phase as the asset’s price fell below the aggregate holder cost basis. дальше »

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Saylor’s Strategy buys $90M in Bitcoin as price trades below cost basis

Michael Saylor’s Strategy missed Bitcoin’s brief drop to $60,000 last week, purchasing $90 million worth of BTC at an average price near $78,800. дальше »

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Address poisoning recently cost 2 victims over $62M alone: Scam Sniffer

Analysts have warned that Ethereum’s Fusaka upgrade has made address poisoning cheaper, as malicious actors can carry out dust attacks for very little cost. дальше »

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All about Bitcoin and its final downside test before price recovery

As Bitcoin slides deeper below recent cost bases, weak hands are capitulating. However, smart money might just be repositioning, rather than retreating. Loss realization accelerated as Bitcoin [BTCThe post All about Bitcoin and its final downside test before price recovery appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Ethereum Price Slips Below Whale Cost Basis — More Pain For Bulls?

In line with its bearish market structure, the Ethereum price struggled significantly in the first week of February. The cryptocurrency’s value fell by more than 30% over the week, crashing to as low as $1,850 on Friday, February 6. дальше »

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Bitcoin hits price level it always defend and the current BTC mining cost matters

Trader Plan C recently surfaced a chart indicating a production-cost model placing Bitcoin's marginal mining expense at approximately $67,000, with historical price action showing repeated bounces off that red line. дальше »

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Bitcoin now at a price level it has always defended and the current $67,000 BTC mining cost matters

Trader Plan C recently surfaced a chart indicating a production-cost model placing Bitcoin's marginal mining expense at approximately $67,000, with historical price action showing repeated bounces off that red line. дальше »

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Metaplanet commits to bitcoin accumulation even as shares decline

Metaplanet, Asia's largest publicly traded holder of bitcoin, is currently deep in the red, with its average acquisition cost per bitcoin at roughly $107,000. дальше »

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CEA Industries, YZi Labs clash over BNB treasury fees and control

A governance dispute has emerged between CEA Industries and YZi Labs. This raises uncertainty over the execution and cost structure of CEA’s BNB-focused corporate treasury strategy. The disagreemThe post CEA Industries, YZi Labs clash over BNB treasury fees and control appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Morning brief: Asian stocks slump as AI capex fears grow, silver plunges

Asian markets retreated on Thursday as investors rotated out of technology stocks amid mounting concerns over the escalating cost of artificial intelligence investment. At the same time, precious metals markets were rocked by another sharp decline in silver prices, while geopolitical and macroeconomic developments, including renewed US-China engagement and continued weakness in bitcoin, added to […] дальше »

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MicroStrategy (MSTR) Stock Barely Escapes Cost-Basis Scare — A 20% Price Swing Awaits?

After weeks of heavy pressure, down over 12%, MicroStrategy stock is trying to stabilize. Bitcoin’s rebound near $79,000 at press time helped ease fears around the company’s average cost basis, which briefly dominated market sentiment in late January. дальше »

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Bitcoin funds face test as $1.7B exodus wipes out 2025 inflows

Crypto funds saw $1.7B in weekly outflows, flipping 2025 flows negative as Bitcoin ETFs trade below cost basis and short BTC, tokenized metals attract fresh demand. Digital asset investment products recorded a second consecutive week of substantial outflows, erasing year-to-date… дальше »

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Saylor’s Strategy buys $75.3M in BTC as prices briefly dip below $75K

Latest filings show Strategy bought 855 Bitcoin at about $88,000 each last week, as BTC briefly fell below its average cost for the first time since 2023. дальше »

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Strategy’s Saylor signals buy after BTC briefly dips below cost basis

The latest crash came after US President Donald Trump nominated Kevin Warsh to replace Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, sending Bitcoin down to $75,892 late on Sunday. дальше »

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Strategy’s Bitcoin Cost Basis In Focus As Price Hovers Around $76K

In an interesting turn of events over the weekend, Bitcoin saw an abrupt liquidity cascade, with its price tumbling to as low as $76,000. Barely recovered from their weekday losses, BTC investors must be feeling hard done by, as rare weekend volatility sent them further down. дальше »

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Bitcoin tests long-term cost support at $76K - Market bottom?

The weekend dip struck at a moment when market structure already showed signs of strain. This pushed Bitcoin [BTC] below a level long viewed as structurally secure. The $76,000 zone mattered becausThe post Bitcoin tests long-term cost support at $76K - Market bottom? appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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KuCoin CEO on MiCA: Compliance becomes the cost of doing business in Europe

MiCA is now fully in force, with ESMA warning that licenses are needed, otherwise exit the market. Crypto.news spoke with KuCoin CEO BC Wong about the shifting regulatory landscape. дальше »

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U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF holders face 8.5% loss: Is BTC in trouble?

U. S. spot Bitcoin ETF holders were underwater. According to Jim Bianco, a macro investment research analyst at Bianco Research, the Average Cost Basis for all ETF buyers since 2024 was $90. 2K. дальше »

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Ethereum wallets face walkaway test as Vitalik flags UX failures

Vitalik’s simple multisig check revives the “walkaway test,” exposing fragile Ethereum wallet UX just as spot ETH ETFs deepen flows and raise the cost of bad design. Ethereum’s co-founder is using a mundane multisig check to reopen an old wound… дальше »

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-45% for Bitcoin: Hidden $62,000 BTC Price Point Resurfaces for Binance

Bitcoin is flying above $90,000, but CryptoQuant just dragged $62,000 back into the limelight, an untouched cost level on Binance that has never been tested in the ETF era. дальше »

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MUTM Price Forecast: Why Mutuum Finance is 2026’s Best Cheap Crypto To Buy

To find the best cheap crypto to buy, one has to consider more than just the cost. It means identifying a project that has solid fundamentals and a potential for significant growth. Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is one such project. дальше »

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UK watchdog bans Coinbase ads over cost of living messaging

The UK’s advertising regulator has moved to block a series of Coinbase advertisements, arguing that the campaign framed cryptocurrency as a response to cost-of-living pressures while downplaying investment risks. дальше »

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Ethereum inside major Cost Basis cluster as market weighs next move

Ethereum is trading within a dense cost basis cluster, placing price at a key breakeven zone for a large share of holders, according to onchain data from Glassnode. The firm’s Cost Basis DistribuThe post Ethereum inside major Cost Basis cluster as market weighs next move appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Tom Lee’s BitMine Adds Another $117 Million In Ether To Corporate Treasury In Largest ETH Purchase Of 2026

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Why MicroStrategy’s Latest Bitcoin Purchase Is Deeply Concerning

MicroStrategy disclosed its latest Bitcoin purchase on January 26. In its 4th purchase of the month, the company acquired $264. 1 million in Bitcoin at an average price of $90,061 per BTC.   The acquisition brings the company’s average cost of Bitcoin purchase to $76,037. дальше »

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Bitcoin whales vs. retail panic: 3 factors define BTC’s next breakout

Bitcoin’s on-chain data highlighted a sharp behavioral split. As volatility rose, retail panic selling accelerated amid deeper drawdown fears. Consequently, short-term holders sold below cost, loThe post Bitcoin whales vs. дальше »

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Bitcoin Finds A Real-World Use Case In Las Vegas Stores

Small shops and some bigger chains in Las Vegas are now taking Bitcoin for everyday buys. People scan a QR code, pay from a phone, and the merchant gets paid. According to local reports, owners are trying this out to cut the cost of credit card processing and to attract customers who prefer crypto. Related […] дальше »

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DAZN’s Prediction Market Push Faces a Hard Question: Can a Streaming Giant Compete, and at What Cost?

DAZN’s decision to integrate prediction markets into its US platform through a partnership with Polymarket aims to combine live sports streaming with real-time financial speculation. But there are questions about regulation, competition, and the exposure of younger audiences to betting products. дальше »

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While 71% are in profit XRP just triggered a rare signal last seen in 2022 that could paralyze rallies for months

XRP's on-chain structure now mirrors a precarious moment from early 2022, when short-term accumulation beneath longer-term cost bases set the stage for prolonged sideways chop. Glassnode flagged the pattern on Jan. дальше »

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XRP market structure echoes early 2022 as short-term buyers accumulate below cost bases

XRP’s on-chain market structure is beginning to resemble conditions last seen in early 2022, according to new data from Glassnode. Short-term investors are accumulating tokens below the cost basis oThe post XRP market structure echoes early 2022 as short-term buyers accumulate below cost bases appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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How Ethereum quietly crushed its $50 gas problem in 2026

For years, using Ethereum [ETH]  felt expensive and out of reach for many people. During the 2021 bull market and the 2024 NFT boom, even a basic transaction could cost around $50, while more compThe post How Ethereum quietly crushed its $50 gas problem in 2026 appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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6 Reliable Cloud Mining Platforms in 2026: Features, Risks, and Key Differences

For newcomers looking to enter the cryptocurrency market, one of the biggest challenges has always been the high cost of mining equipment and the complexity of setup. Purchasing ASIC miners, The post 6 Reliable Cloud Mining Platforms in 2026: Features, Risks, and Key Differences appeared first on CryptoNinjas. дальше »

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Truebit exploit exposes smart-contract flaw behind $26M token mint

Truebit lost $26 million after a smart-contract overflow bug let an attacker mint tokens at near-zero cost, sending the TRU price down 99%. дальше »

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MicroStrategy’s Near-Term Outlook Depends on This Bitcoin Price Level

After seven major Bitcoin buys, MicroStrategy’s $3.4B cost basis now sits near $91K, turning it into one of the market’s most important levels. The post MicroStrategy’s Near-Term Outlook Depends on This Bitcoin Price Level appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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The 2026 Bull Run Is Here: Why Smart Money is Betting on Digitap ($TAP) Banking Utility This Year

Sending money across borders still costs an average of 6.49% of the amount sent, based on the World Bank’s remittance tracker. That cost keeps a huge part of the world stuck with slow transfers, hidThe post The 2026 Bull Run Is Here: Why Smart Money is Betting on Digitap ($TAP) Banking Utility This Year appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Bitcoin miners face rising stress as price trades below growth cost

Bitcoin is trading below the marginal cost required to sustain network expansion, according to reports. This has placed miners under growing financial pressure without yet triggering capitulation acroThe post Bitcoin miners face rising stress as price trades below growth cost appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Truebit token crashes 99.9% after hacker drains $26.6 million in ether

The attack exploited a flaw in an older smart contract, allowing the attacker to buy TRU at no cost and sell it back to extract ether. дальше »

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The Hidden Cost of Crypto Profits: Why Investors Struggle to File Their Taxes

Digital asset users are raising concerns about filing crypto taxes as the volume of on-chain activity continues to grow. These issues come amid a regulatory shift marked by the adoption of the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) across various countries. дальше »

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Bitcoin bulls face key on-chain test at six–twelve month cost basis

Bitcoin tests a key on-chain cost basis after its longest winning streak in months, with rising stablecoin reserves but weakening Sharpe ratio tempering the rebound. Bitcoin (BTC) is testing a critical resistance level this week that analysts say will determine… дальше »

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Bitcoin crash imminent? Price spike makes two new CME gaps and closing one carries a punishing cost

Prior to the US market opening this week, Bitcoin traded around the low $90,000s again after the unprecedented weekend macro activity. You can feel the familiar shift in the room: less celebration, more checking phones, more chart screenshots. дальше »

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The 2026 Bitcoin mining architecture based on WPA Hash officially released

WPA Hash unveils a new 2026 Bitcoin mining architecture, aiming to solve cost, efficiency, and return challenges. In 2025, with continuous upgrades to the Bitcoin network and increasingly fierce competition in mining, traditional mining models faced multiple challenges, including concentrated… дальше »

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Institutional Bitcoin’s 2025 round trip: The hidden cost of idle capital | Opinion

Bitcoin surged 34% in 2025 before giving back its gains. Institutions that rode the full cycle paid custody fees and earned zero yield. дальше »

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Four Bitcoin charts to watch heading into 2026

Gold fractals, Bitcoin cost basis heatmap, and long-term moving averages offer clues on where BTC’s next major move may emerge in 2026. дальше »

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The Growth of Crypto Mining Models in 2025: A look into ZA Miner

By 2025, cloud mining has become more visible within the cryptocurrency industry, particularly among users interested in passive income models. As demand for crypto assets has increased, the cost and The post The Growth of Crypto Mining Models in 2025: A look into ZA Miner appeared first on CryptoNinjas. дальше »

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Crypto hacks cost $2.9B in 2025 as fewer attacks cause bigger losses

The cryptocurrency industry faced a tumultuous year in 2025, as blockchain security incidents resulted in staggering financial losses. According to the latest report from SlowMist, a leading blockchain security firm, the sector recorded approximately 200 security incidents, leading to a total loss of $2. дальше »

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Bloomstran Says Saylor's Bitcoin Strategy Is 'Idiotic'

Strategy has been accused of being desperate to maintain the narrative regardless of the cost to shareholder value. дальше »

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