When execution, growth, and industry trends align, I’m much more willing to lean bullish.The post Why I'm bullish on these buy-rated ASX shares in February appeared first on The Motley Fool Australia.
SBI PSU Fund has emerged as the top performing equity mutual fund over three and five years, riding a strong rally in public sector stocks. Experts assess whether earnings momentum, sector re rating and government support can sustain returns amid post Budget 2026 volatility and rising valuation concerns.
Silver and gold prices have seen a significant drop, erasing recent gains. This decline follows a historic market rout and is fueled by investor concerns about US monetary policy. Analysts suggest volatility will continue until there is more clarity on interest rate decisions. Despite the current downturn, some experts believe the long-term outlook for precious metals remains positive.
Standard Chartered trimmed its 2026 Solana target but kept a bullish long-term view, arguing the network is shifting from memecoin speculation toward stablecoin-driven micropayments. The BTC plunge may mess with this forecasts:Bitcoin wipes out all the gains from the Trump election win, falls below $75,000It's the worst day of the year in the Nasdaq (but at least it's not bitcoin)Bitcoin with a big bounce after hitting the lowest in 14 months---Summary:Standard Chartered cuts its end-2026 Solana target to $250 from $310Long-term roadmap unchanged, with $2,000 still pencilled in for 2030Bank sees Solana transitioning away from memecoin-driven activityStablecoin and micropayment use cases viewed as key long-run driversNear-term lag vs Ethereum expected as the narrative shift takes holdStandard Chartered has lowered its end-2026 price target for Solana, trimming its forecast to $250 from $310, while leaving its longer-term outlook unchanged as the bank argues the network is undergoing a structural shift rather than a cyclical collapse.The downgrade reflects a more cautious view on how quickly Solana can convert its technical advantages — notably low transaction costs and high throughput — into durable, fee-generating economic activity. Standard Chartered’s digital assets research team framed the current drawdown as a phase where “performance differentiation” across cryptoassets should become more visible, instead of markets trading as a single risk-on or risk-off block.At the heart of the revision is a changing activity mix on the Solana network. According to Geoffrey Kendrick, decentralised exchange activity is rotating away from memecoin-led speculation toward stablecoin-based trading pairs. When the bank initiated coverage in mid-2025, Solana’s on-chain activity was heavily skewed toward memecoin trading. Since then, flows have increasingly shifted toward SOL–stablecoin pairs as speculative intensity cooled.Standard Chartered argues that this transition is strategically positive but slower to monetise in market terms. While memecoin trading can generate sharp bursts of volume, it is unstable and cyclical. Stablecoin-based flows, by contrast, are more consistent but take longer to scale into meaningful revenue.The bank highlighted Solana’s ultra-low fees as a key advantage for emerging micropayment use cases, including AI-driven transactions, where even small costs can undermine viability. One metric cited in the report shows stablecoin turnover on Solana already running at two to three times the velocity seen on Ethereum, suggesting the chain may be carving out a niche in high-frequency, low-value transfers.That potential is tied to the emergence of internet-native payment protocols, including Coinbase-backed x402, though Standard Chartered cautioned that adoption will take time to translate into market leadership.As a result, the bank expects Solana to lag Ethereum through 2026–2027, even as it becomes more constructive on Solana’s longer-run upside if micropayment demand compounds. Despite the near-term trim, Standard Chartered reiterated its aggressive long-term path, projecting $400 in 2027, $700 in 2028, $1,200 in 2029 and $2,000 by end-2030, with Solana expected to outperform Bitcoin later in the cycle. ---Solana is a high-throughput blockchain designed for fast, low-cost transactions. Its architecture allows thousands of transactions per second at minimal fees, making it attractive for decentralised trading, stablecoin transfers and emerging micropayment use cases. This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at investinglive.com.
SINGAPORE: Bitcoin was on the cusp of breaking below the key $70,000 level on Thursday as a slide in the world’s largest cryptocurrency showed no signs of stopping. Bitcoin tumbled more than 3% in the Asian session to $70,052.38, its lowest level since November 2024. Ether, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency, was similarly down nearly 2% [...]
Silver Crashes 20% As China Opens, Gold & Bitcoin Also Plunging On the heels of today's momentum collapse in the US, Silver prices have puked almost 20% in a matter of hours after Asian markets opened......erasing the rebound gains of the last three days...The overall decline from when Trump's...
Gold and silver futures saw a sharp decline on MCX Thursday. This followed news of upcoming U.S.-Iran talks in Oman, reducing demand for safe-haven assets. Experts suggest continued volatility for gold and silver. Trading recommendations are provided for both commodities on MCX. Physical gold prices in major Indian cities are also reported.
11.5x More Interest in 'Why Is Bitcoin Crashing?'Search interest around 'why is Bitcoin crashing' has surged by 11.5x in just a week, again as crypto market continues to slide and those that have tried to buy the dip, get stopped out again, or worse - liquadated. Why is bitcoin crashing then? While headlines often rush to pin each move on a single catalyst, the reality is far more complex - and far less certain.Bitcoin is not falling because of one definitive reason. In trending markets, especially bearish ones, there are always many possible explanations, and we rarely know the true weight of each factor. Instead of chasing narratives, the more reliable approach is to study price behavior, buyer and seller activity, and market structure.Bitcoin crash in context: the bigger pictureBitcoin futures reached an all-time high of $127,240 on October 6, 2025. Since then, the market has undergone a sustained bearish phase. As of today, Bitcoin has traded as low as $70,755, marking a decline of more than 44% over 171 days.That magnitude matters. When an asset is already deep into a bearish cycle, the question is no longer “what single event caused today’s drop?” but rather whether the broader downtrend is weakening or still intact.So far, the data continues to show that downside pressure remains dominant.Why Bitcoin is dropping: structure over storiesIt is tempting to explain every dip with a fresh headline - macro fears, regulation rumors, ETF flows, geopolitics, or risk-off sentiment. Some of these explanations may be partially true. Others may not matter at all.The problem is that we never know which factors actually matter most at any given moment.What we can observe is this:Sellers continue to show follow-through on ralliesUpside attempts fail quickly rather than attracting sustained demandLower prices are being accepted rather than rejectedThis behavior is consistent with a market that remains in a bearish structural phase, not one forming a confirmed bottom.What bitcoin options (IBIT) activity is telling usOne way to gauge market sentiment is by looking at options trading. While we cannot know what traders are thinking or what information they have, we can observe how they are positioning.By comparing the volume of options that benefit from price going up versus price going down, we get a sense of whether traders are leaning more bullish or bearish on the day. If more option volume is positioned for downside, it suggests traders are protecting against or betting on lower prices. If more volume is positioned for upside, it suggests growing optimism.In this case, the balance of options activity leans bearish. Apx 55% is bearish and 45% bullish.A larger share of option volume is tied to downside outcomes, indicating that more traders are positioning for further weakness rather than a near-term recovery. This does not predict price by itself, but it adds context to the broader bearish tone already visible in price action.Is Bitcoin nearing the end of its crash and into a potential buy zone?From a technical perspective, Bitcoin is approaching an area where buyers may begin to show interest. That zone roughly spans from $65,000 to $71,000. Yes, it is wide area, I know, but it is a very relevant zone to watch for a possible change in the phase of the market. That may also take days and weeks for BTC to build its base, since V recoveries are possible, but a little more rare. It is a relevant zone to watch and stay patient. We don't need to be the first ones hopping on the move, dreaming about being the first in line since that typically does not work out well.Today’s session has already started to probe the upper part of this zone, which makes the next phase especially important to monitor.Bitcoin futures analysis - medium-term structure remains under pressureRecent trading activity points to sellers being more effective than buyers on rebounds. Attempts to push higher have met supply, while downside moves have shown more acceptance than upside probes. This tells us that demand is present, but not strong enough yet to overpower selling pressure.Key areas to watch for bitcoin today! Price for bitcoin futuresThe 71,500-72,000 zone remains a critical reference. Holding below this area keeps pressure on the market.A sustained move back above 73,500-74,000 would suggest sellers are losing control and the market is moving back toward balance.Below 70,000, acceptance would increase downside risk and likely shift sentiment more decisively bearish.ScenariosBearish scenarioIf price continues to be accepted below recent resistance and selling pressure shows follow-through, downside continuation toward lower support zones becomes more likely.Bullish scenarioIf sellers fail to press lower and price reclaims and holds above the 73,500-74,000 area, it would signal renewed demand and a potential transition back into a range or recovery phase.Market bias score for bitcoin at the time of this analysis: -3 (moderately bearish)This score reflects a clear but not extreme seller advantage. The bias is not deeply negative because downside momentum is controlled rather than aggressive. A sustained reclaim of resistance would quickly neutralize this view.What would change the viewSustained acceptance above 74,000Clear loss of downside follow-through on sell attemptsStrong relative strength versus the broader crypto marketRisk noteThis analysis is intended for educational and decision-support purposes only. It is not financial advice. Markets are uncertain, and all trading or investing decisions carry risk.For real-time trade ideas, follow-ups, and market insights across stocks, indices, commodities, and crypto, check out the investingLive Stocks Telegram channel.Trade ideas are shared for educational purposes only and at your own risk.What to watch instead of guessing the bottomFor traders and investors asking whether the Bitcoin crash is ending, the focus should shift from prediction to observation:Do sellers lose momentum as price trades deeper into this zone?Does price begin to reject lower levels instead of accepting them?Is there evidence of buyers stepping in with follow-through, not just short-lived bounces?At the moment, there are no clear signs of meaningful buyer control or a bullish reversal attempt. Until that changes, upside moves should be treated cautiously.Bottom line for those seeking why bitcoin is crashing and where is the reboundBitcoin is not crashing because of one single reason. It is declining because it remains in a bearish market phase, where sellers continue to dominate and buyers have yet to reclaim control.The $65,000 to $71,000 region is an important area to watch, not to blindly buy. Real confirmation will only come from changes in price behavior and participation, not from headlines. We will have to look at the price reaction within this zone, the volume, the order flow, so......Stay tuned to investingLive.com for your strategic Bitcoin technical analysis, order flow insights, and real-time market updates as this critical zone continues to develop. For now, there is no dip buying yet but it may be getting close! This article was written by Itai Levitan at investinglive.com.
Bitcoin was teetering on the brink of dropping below the crucial 70000 mark on Thursday as the worlds largest cryptocurrency continued its relentless slide
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Cryptocurrency behemoth Binance (CRYPTO: BNB) on Wednesday denied issuing any legal threats against an individual who alleged the cryptocurrency exchange was insolvent and played a part in the October crypto flash crash.The Allegations Against BinanceAn X user, going by the pseudonym Lewsiphur,...