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Bitcoin Drops Amid ETF Outflows, White House Stablecoin Deadline, and US House Probe |
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February 5, 2026 |
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Today’s Setup
Crypto markets face regulatory stress and bearish price action amid institutional shifts
Bitcoin selloff: BTC hits 15-month low below $70K with ETF outflows exceeding $2.8B amid macro and liquidity pressures. Regulatory spotlight: US House launches probe into Trump-linked World Liberty Financial’s $500M UAE stake; White House sets February deadline on stablecoin yield framework. Market infrastructure: Bitnomial lists first US Tezos futures; CME plans tokenized coins and 24/7 crypto trading to boost institutional access.
Watch: Stablecoin CLARITY Act progress and Bitcoin mining profitability as markets balance regulatory risk with infrastructural advances.
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Top Stories
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Bitcoin price falls to 15-month low below $70,000 amid $2.9B ETF outflows and market turmoil
Bitcoin extended a selloff hitting key support around $68K, with ETF outflows totaling nearly $3 billion and macroeconomic risk driving investors toward traditional safe havens. The price drop pressured mining stocks and futures open interest fell sharply.
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US House launches probe into Trump-linked World Liberty Financial over $500M UAE stake
The US House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party opened an investigation into WLFI after reports emerged of a $500 million UAE investment tied to the firm shortly before Trump's inauguration, seeking detailed ownership and payment records.
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White House sets February deadline to resolve $6.6 trillion stablecoin yield dispute in CLARITY Act talks
Banks and crypto firms must reach consensus on stablecoin yield rules by the end of February to advance the CLARITY Act, with proposed compromises addressing surveillance concerns and industry fears of fragmented enforcement.
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Binance maintains stable reserves amid 'FTX 2.0' insolvency claims and withdrawal rumors
Binance reported increased on-chain assets amidst market volatility and a suspected coordinated withdrawal campaign, denying insolvency and emphasizing self-custody solutions as a stress test for the crypto ecosystem.
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Bitnomial lists first regulated US futures for Tezos; CME explores launching tokenized coins
Bitnomial debuted US-regulated Tezos futures, expanding crypto derivatives options, while CME Group plans to launch its own coin and a tokenized cash product with Google, aiming to enhance trading collateral and 24/7 crypto fund trading.
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