Historical data show that bitcoin has always found support in bear markets at the 200-week moving average.

Your day-ahead look for Feb. 2, 2026

Crypto markets stabilized after a thinly traded weekend rout wiped out nearly $290 billion of total market capitalization.

Spot ETF investors are now sitting on paper losses, which sets the stage for potential large redemptions.

Despite thousands of alternative tokens and institutional adoption, crypto markets in 2026 still largely move in lockstep with bitcoin, offering little real diversification.

This surge in demand for lower-strike puts contrasts with the post-Trump-election pattern of enthusiasm for high-strike calls.