Crypto Trading Volume Reaches 5.1% of Traditional Financial Markets

Prices of multiple traditional financial assets decline, with silver and crude oil weakening

According to the latest data from Gate, the prices of gold and silver have fallen to $4,955.5 per ounce and $76.86 per ounce, respectively, with declines of 1.62% and 7.89%. At the same time, the volatility indices for BTC and ETH have also decreased, and the prices of WTI and Brent crude oil have fallen by 3.28% and 3.22%, respectively.

Standard Chartered: Bitcoin may drop to $50,000, Ethereum to $1,400, BTC year-end target lowered to $100,000

Standard Chartered Bank predicts that Bitcoin may drop to $50,000 in the short term, and Ethereum could fall to $1,400, mainly due to ETF capital outflows and poor economic conditions. Although the target prices have been significantly lowered to $100,000 for Bitcoin and $4,000 for Ethereum by the end of the year, the long-term outlook remains optimistic. Compared to previous cycles, this bear market has not been accompanied by major platform failures, indicating increased market resilience.

Backed by the Big Five UK banks! LSEG proposes tokenized settlement, set to disrupt the TradFi market in 2026

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) announced on Thursday that it will establish an on-chain settlement system for institutional investors, named LSEG Digital Securities Depository, connecting traditional securities markets with blockchain networks. The system will operate across multiple blockchains, remain compatible with existing settlement platforms of banks and asset management firms, with the first deliverable planned for 2026.

London Stock Exchange Announces Establishment of "Digital Securities Custody" Platform: Supporting On-Chain Settlement of Tokenized Bonds, Stocks, and Private Assets

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) will build a "Digital Securities Custody Platform" to support on-chain settlement of tokenized bonds and stocks, aiming for delivery in 2026. This system is designed to connect traditional securities markets with blockchain technology to improve settlement efficiency. Several major UK financial institutions have expressed support; however, regulatory approval and technical challenges still need to be addressed.

U.S. XRP spot ETF experienced a total net outflow of $6,424,200 in a single day

On February 12th, XRP spot ETF experienced a total net outflow of $6,424,200, with Canary XRP ETF having a net inflow of $1,444,900, and Grayscale XRP Trust ETF experiencing a net outflow of $8,910,400. Currently, the total net asset value of XRP spot ETFs is $971 million, with a historical cumulative net inflow of $1.224 billion.

JPMorgan reaffirms the long-term target price for Bitcoin at $266,000.

ChainCatcher News, JPMorgan analysts stated that, based on volatility-adjusted comparisons with gold, the long-term target price for Bitcoin is $266,000. The severe winter storms in the United States and the exit of high-cost miners from the market are the main reasons for the decline in hash rate, but signs of hash rate rebound have now been observed. Despite short-term fluctuations, JPMorgan team remains optimistic about the crypto market in 2026, expecting institutional investors to lead market growth.