The crypto market is on the cusp of a major transformation as the focus shifts from Bitcoin to altcoins. As pointed out by CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju, the growing investor interest in stablecoins signals the beginning of an altcoin season.

A new institutional investment fund by Laser Digital offers exposure to NEAR Protocol's native token while earning staking rewards through TruFin's TruStake solution.

Laser Digital, the digital assets subsidiary of Japanese financial services giant Nomura, has launched a new investment fund targeting institutional adoption of NEAR.

Filecoin (FIL) was also among the top performers, gaining 4.6%.

The crypto market is showing signs of a recovery after weeks of bearish sentiment. Bitcoin (BTC) is up nearly 2%, reclaiming $97,000 as bullish sentiment returned after weeks of muted price action.

Injective (INJ) has experienced a significant decline since reaching its all-time high (ATH) of $53 in March 2024. Since then, the altcoin has dropped by an alarming 73%, with its price hovering near a 15-month low.

With Bitcoin bleeding value due to a streak of not-so-good political issues, including the recent US tariff threats, AVAX price has also dipped in value. However, the Avalanche price decline has been marginal, since the token has lost only 1% of its total value.

Injective is hovering near a 15-month low, but a key breakout pattern could set the stage for a potential rebound.

TL;DR Proof of Response (PoR) is a mechanism developed by NEAR AI to guarantee the availability and efficiency of services in decentralized networks. PoR allows users to verify the availability of services, sanctioning providers who do not respond within the established parameters.

Avalanche's [AVAX] price has been consolidating in recent weeks as whale activity has significantly slowed. Since early February 2025, the number of large transactions involving AVAX has decreased, causing the token's price to remain stagnant below a critical trendline resistance.

AVAX price consolidation under a key resistance zone hints at a potential drop to $22.

A closely followed crypto strategist thinks that payments altcoin XRP is gearing up for a burst to the upside as it prints a bullish continuation pattern.

Justin Kim, Head of Asia at Avalanche, sat down with BeInCrypto ahead of his appearance at the Hong Kong Consensus 2025.

NEAR Protocol (NEAR) has found itself at a crossroads in the market, with recent price movements and market sentiment creating uncertainty about its short-term trajectory. After a decline of 3.80% in the past 24 hours, NEAR's price has dropped to $3.38, continuing a larger downward trend of nearly 37% over the past month.

An anticipated NEAR rebound is unlikely to occur.

Near Protocol (NEAR) has registered a significant price loss in the past 24 hours. Following this decline, renowned crypto analyst Ali Martinez has identified certain price levels critical to a potential recovery.

Avalanche (AVAX), once a promising altcoin, has faced a significant decline in price, retracing all of its gains made in November. As of now, AVAX is back at its November price levels, while Bitcoin (BTC) has retained most of its gains.

Nearly 4,000 wallets added WAVAX holdings, 1.8 times the recent average, according to onchain data.

Falling active addresses and network growth are major concerns for AVAX's price.

Avalanche has faced relentless selling pressure since mid-December, wiping out over 60% of its value and erasing all the gains from the impressive November 2024 rally. The extended downtrend has left investors uncertain about its near-term prospects as the entire market struggles to regain footing amid ongoing volatility.

Inversion Capital, led by angel investor Santiago Roel Santos, is launching a custom Layer 1 blockchain on Avalanche to bring businesses onchain.

Bitcoin is trading in a tight range, pointing to a possible breakout in the near future.

A former Near Protocol employee had an awkward moment on a public call when he accidentally shared his screen, revealing some NSFW images—and it just so happened to line up with a little price bump for the NEAR token.

Ex-business development manager Andrew Krynin accidentally revealed a pair of nude images on a public call, prompting responses from the Near team.

Avalanche (AVAX), the popular blockchain platform, has had a turbulent few weeks. Despite a significant decline in value of nearly 28% over the past month, there's a noticeable shift in market sentiment that suggests a potential rally.

AVAX is forming a clear bullish pattern on the chart and could rally soon.

Avalanche (AVAX) has faced relentless selling pressure since mid-December, with its price plummeting over 60% and erasing all the gains from its impressive November 2024 rally. This sharp decline has left investors on edge, fueling fear and uncertainty as Avalanche mirrors the bearish trends seen across the broader crypto market.

Avalanche (AVAX) was also an underperformer, dropping 2.6%.

Bitcoin (BTC) recovered from a low of $94,106 on Wednesday to move to its current level of $96,628. BTC retreated below $95,000 after inflation data showed inflation had risen more than economists had predicted, rattling the crypto and traditional markets.

Bitcoin bears are finding it difficult to pin the price below $95,000, indicating solid demand at lower levels.

The dynamic realm of cryptocurrencies is preparing for yet another alarming event that could bring considerable downside pressure to BERA, SEI, AVAX, APT, SAND, STRK, ATH, and XCN tokens. Notably, recent market data flags that the abovementioned assets are preparing for massive token unlocks totaling a staggering $325 million.

Avalanche (AVAX) has been a significant player in the blockchain ecosystem, offering fast and scalable solutions for decentralized applications (dApps). With its growing adoption, AVAX has been on many investors' radar, especially when it comes to its long-term price potential.

Injective is taking another step toward narrowing the gap between traditional finance and decentralized finance by bringing stocks of the largest publicly traded companies on-chain.

Injective Labs launches an on-chain S&P 500 index, enabling investors to, for the first time, gain exposure to SPY with 24/7 access. The post Injective Launches S&P 500 Index On-Chain, Enables TradFi Access on DeFi appeared first on Cryptonews.

In an attempt to accelerate the development of AI agents in integration with Blockchain tech, NEAR Foundation (NF), the Switz-based non-profit organization that supports NEAR protocol and its ecosystem, announced on 6 Feb, a $20M liquid fund – the NEAR AI Agent Fund. Deeming that the AI agents are the future of crypto and AI,

The crypto market has shown limited favorability to bulls over the past week. However, certain altcoins continue to register gains driven by external developments.

With Bitcoin and altcoins aiming for a comeback week, Avalanche nears a trendline breakout. Will the short-term recovery propel altcoin above the local supply line and hit the $30 mark?

Avalanche's native cryptocurrency, AVAX, is at a crucial point in the market, testing a critical support level at $25. Investors are closely watching this price point to determine whether AVAX will rebound or face further declines.

The price of Avalanche (AVAX) had dropped to the bottom of the chart but has recovered.

AVAX tested a key $25 support level as whale transactions surged following the first AI-focused layer 1 launch by Kite AI.

Kite AI, the decentralized AI infrastructure provider, announced on Feb 6, its first AI-focused Layer 1 sovereign Blockchain built on Avalanche, the Blockchain platform. Currently launched in its testnet stage, it made its public testnet live on its platform, Kite AI.

Virtune, a Swedish crypto asset manager, has launched new exchange-traded products (ETPs) in Finland, giving investors easy access to Avalanche (AVAX) and Cardano (ADA). Virtune CEO Christopher Kock described the new products as timely, pointing at the growing demand.

TL;DR The Near Foundation launches a $20 million fund to boost the development of AI agents, opening up new use cases across various sectors. The initiative is complemented by accelerators and hackathons, which will facilitate the incorporation of new developers and innovative projects.

Stellar (XLM) has recorded significant investor interest within the last 24 hours, and the asset looks set to take on AVAX. According to CoinMarketCap data, the trading volume of XLM has soared by 24% within the time under consideration.

The Near Foundation unveiled a $20 million accelerator fund to enrich AI Agents' growth within its ecosystem. The development comes weeks after the team expanded the platform's AI agent sector with features that boost utility and user experience.

Kadena and the Croatian Football Federation signed a four-year collaboration, encompassing several massive global football events, including the 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2028 UEFA Euro Cup. The post Kadena Partners With Croatian Football Federation, ERC-20 Fan Token Migrates from Polygon appeared first on Cryptonews.

The Near Foundation has unveiled a $20 million fund to accelerate the growth of autonomous AI agents on its blockchain.

With Ethereum and Solana already expanding their AI strategies, NEAR Foundation has entered the competition with a $20 million fund aimed at AI agent token development.