Crypto markets bounced sharply over the past 24 hours, with gains spreading across nearly every major sector as risk appetite returned.
Bitcoin climbed 4.3%, pushing back above $95,000, while Ethereum jumped 7.4% to trade north of $3,300. Strength showed up across meme coins, real-world assets (RWA), Layer 2s, DeFi, and centralized finance tokens, with several names posting double-digit gains.
Sentiment improved alongside prices. The crypto fear and greed index rose to 47, up from 25 a day earlier, moving the market out of “fear” and back into neutral territory. The sharp shift suggests selling pressure may be easing as traders position for a potential short-term continuation of the rebound.
But there’s more happening across the crypto space today. Here are the latest developments 👇
FTX Sets Feb. 14 Record Date for Next Payouts
FTX said the record date for its next round of creditor distributions will be February 14, 2026, with payouts expected to begin on March 31, according to a post on the exchange’s official X account.
The bankrupt exchange also filed an amended notice seeking to cut its disputed claims reserve by $2.2 billion. If approved by the court, the move would free up more cash for distribution to approved claim holders.
FTX also reminded customers to stay alert for phishing emails and fake websites impersonating the FTX customer portal.
Ethereum ETFs Pull in $130M as Bitcoin ETFs See $754M in One Day
U.S. spot Ethereum ETFs recorded $130 million in net inflows on January 13, according to Farside Investors data cited by Mars Finance. BlackRock’s ETHA led the group with $53.3 million, followed by Fidelity’s FETH at $14.4 million.
Bitcoin ETFs saw even stronger demand, pulling in a combined $753.8 million on the day. Fidelity’s FBTC led with $351.4 million, followed by Bitwise’s BITB ($159.4 million) and BlackRock’s IBIT ($126.3 million).
Smaller inflows were also seen in Solana spot ETFs ($5.9 million) and XRP spot ETFs ($13 million).
Tom Lee–Backed Bitmine Adds Another $625M in ETH to Staking
Bitmine, backed by Fundstrat’s Tom Lee, staked an additional 186,560 ETH — worth roughly $625 million — over the past eight hours, according to on-chain data.
That brings Bitmine’s total staked Ethereum holdings to 1.53 million ETH, valued at around $5.13 billion, underscoring continued institutional interest in Ethereum staking despite recent market volatility.
Peter Thiel–Backed Bitpanda Weighs Frankfurt IPO in 2026
European crypto platform Bitpanda is considering an initial public offering in Frankfurt in the first half of 2026, according to a Bloomberg report.
The Vienna-based company could target a valuation of €4 billion to €5 billion ($4.6B–$5.8B) and has reportedly tapped Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, and Deutsche Bank to help prepare the offering. A first-quarter listing is said to be under consideration.
Early Trader Scores 154,000% Return on Binance Life Token
One early trader posted a staggering 154,000% return on the newly listed Binance Life token, buying just six minutes after trading opened, according to on-chain analyst Ai Yi.
As the token extended its 24-hour gain to around 60%, the trader’s unrealized profit climbed past $2.6 million. The wallet holds roughly 18.5 million tokens, or 1.85% of the total supply, highlighting the explosive gains that can occur in the earliest moments of a listing — before broader liquidity arrives.
