10x Weekly Crypto Kickoff – Liquidity Is Quietly Leaving Crypto—Setting Up the Next Major Move
The report covers derivatives positioning, volatility trends, and funding dynamics across Bitcoin and Ethereum, along with sentiment, technical signals, ETF and stablecoin flows, option activity, expected trading ranges for the next 1–2 weeks, and key upcoming market catalysts.
Why this report matters
Crypto markets are at a critical turning point, with liquidity quietly leaving the system even as volatility and sentiment reach extreme levels.
Traders are unwinding crash hedges, positioning is lighter, and volatility expectations are shifting—conditions that often precede major directional moves.
At the same time, macro conditions are turning more favorable, but crypto has yet to respond, creating a disconnect that rarely persists for long.
This report reveals what derivatives positioning, liquidity flows, and volatility signals suggest about whether the market is stabilizing or preparing for the next major move.
A sharp decline in trading volumes indicates the rebound is losing momentum, and the risk of a gradual decline is higher.
The Crypto market cap stands at $2.35 trillion, down 2.1% from the week before, with an average weekly volume of $100 billion, down 49% from the average.
Weekly Bitcoin volume was $43.3 billion, -47% lower than average, while Ethereum volume was $21.4 billion, -58% lower than average. Ethereum network fees (0.04 Gwei) are in the 4th percentile, indicating low network usage...
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A2Z Token Slides 4.94% Amid GameFi Volatility, Arena-Z Rebrand, and $20M Grant Developments
A2ZUSDT experienced a 4.94% price decline over the past 24 hours, with the current Binance price at $0.000962 and a 24-hour opening price of $0.001012. The price drop is attributed to ongoing bearish sentiment in the GameFi sector, recent volatility following the Arena-Z rebrand and migration from League of Kingdoms (LOKA), and increased supply estimates of up to 8.8 billion tokens. Additionally, short-term negative price movement was influenced by ecosystem developments such as the $20 million grant program and updates to the AZZY Pet System, which have yet to drive sustained demand. The 24-hour trading volume across exchanges remains robust, with Binance spot recording 238.07 million A2Z traded (equivalent to 240,195.13 USDT), and the market capitalization is estimated between $7.27 million and $8.42 million, underscoring continued volatility amid a rebound in GameFi sector activity.
1MBABYDOGE Token Drops 5.96% After Unlock and Burn Amid NFT Staking and AI Launchpad Updates
1MBABYDOGEUSDT experienced a 5.96% decline in the past 24 hours, with the price falling from 0.0004312 to 0.0004055 USDT on Binance. This drop is attributed to recent market volatility following the scheduled token unlock, which increased circulating supply, as well as a display bug that temporarily affected market capitalization visibility. Additionally, while the token burn reduced supply by 51.7%, ongoing developments such as NFT staking and integration with the Puppy.fun AI launchpad generated community engagement but were insufficient to offset downward price pressure.
Current market activity shows 1MBABYDOGEUSDT trading at 0.0004055 USDT on Binance with a 24-hour trading volume of 4.12 million USDT and a circulating supply of 196.68 trillion, reflecting significant liquidity and active trading amid recent volatility.
1INCH Token Faces 3.44% Price Drop Amid Robust Trading and Ecosystem Upgrades on Binance
1INCHUSDT experienced a 3.44% price decline over the past 24 hours, trading at $0.0955 on Binance, with a 24-hour opening price of $0.0989. This decrease is primarily attributed to persistent market volatility following recent tokenomics concerns, heightened by reports of thin liquidity and previous large investor sell-offs. Recent ecosystem developments, including major partnerships, API integrations, and the announcement of upcoming tokenomics improvements and new liquidity features, have not yet offset the short-term selling pressure. Trading volume remains robust, with 33.80 million tokens exchanged in 24 hours, and market capitalization is approximately $146 million, as per Binance data. Overall, 1INCHUSDT is navigating turbulent market conditions, with ongoing ecosystem upgrades and increased trading activity shaping investor sentiment.
AUSDT Drops 4.48% Amid Market Volatility as Binance Promotions Boost Token Visibility
AUSDT, the gold-backed stablecoin launched by Tether under the Alloy brand, is currently trading at 0.0853 on Binance, marking a 4.48% decrease over the past 24 hours. This recent price decline is largely attributed to broader cryptocurrency market consolidation following heightened volatility and profit-taking across major assets, as well as macroeconomic uncertainty impacting investor sentiment. AUSDT maintains a circulating supply and market capitalization of 50 million tokens, and its inclusion in Binance’s withdrawal and promotional activities, such as the Alpha Mystery Box airdrop, has increased visibility. Trading volume has varied across platforms, with reported figures ranging from $14.10 to $53,611 in the last 24 hours, reflecting moderate activity as the asset stabilizes alongside the overall market.
Ray Dalio says the decades-old global order built after World War II has effectively collapsed and is being replaced by a new era driven by raw power and intensifying great-power rivalry. In a recent post, he cited statements from leaders at the Munich Security Conference as confirmation that the rules-based framework is breaking down.
Dalio argues the world is entering “Stage 6” of his long-term Big Cycle model — a disorderly phase marked by weak rules, power politics, and multi-layered conflict. He says international relations function more like a law-of-the-jungle system than a legal system, with disputes settled through pressure, sanctions, and force rather than neutral arbitration.
He outlines five main conflict channels — trade, technology, geopolitics, capital, and military — noting that economic and financial warfare often comes before shooting wars. Dalio stresses that wars rarely go as planned and are usually more damaging than expected, urging leaders to avoid reckless escalation.
He highlights financial strength as the foundation of geopolitical power and identifies U.S.–China tensions, especially around Taiwan, as the most dangerous flashpoint. For investors, he warns that major geopolitical shifts often bring capital controls, asset freezes, market disruptions, and higher taxes, with gold historically serving as a defensive hedge. Despite the risks, he says decline is not inevitable if major powers manage finances responsibly and pursue cooperative, win-win relationships.
2Z Token Sees 5.32% Drop Amid Bybit Adjustments, Grayscale Interest, and Robust $7.96M Volume
2ZUSDT has experienced a 5.32% price decrease in the past 24 hours, with the current Binance price at 0.07654 USDT. The decline is primarily attributed to recent exchange adjustments by Bybit, including the announced change to maximum spot trade quantity, as well as volatility following technical roadmap updates and industry events held on February 12 and 13. Market activity remains robust, with a 24-hour trading volume exceeding $7.96 million and a circulating supply of 3,471,417,500 2Z, while market capitalization is estimated near $282.57 million. The token continues to see institutional attention after Grayscale added it to its Assets Under Consideration list and benefits from regulatory clarity following the SEC's no-action letter.