According to DB News, the DOJ is cleared to sell 69,370 $BTC($6.58B) confiscated from Silk Road.

On February 11, CryptoOnchain said in a social media post that Ethereum’s (ETH) 14-day moving average of token transfers spiked sharply to 2.75 million when ETH prices dipped into the $2,000 range—hitting the highest level since August 2025. This surge signals panic selling and a washout of weak hands. Historical data shows such extreme activity often indicates seller exhaustion and could potentially form a local bottom. Token Transfers (14-day moving average) is an on-chain metric used to track the trend and intensity of token transfer activity on the Ethereum (or relevant blockchain) network. It typically refers to the simple moving average of total transfer transactions for ERC-20 and other standard tokens on the network over the past 14 days.

February 11 – Coinbase has added ETHGas (GWEI) to its listing roadmap, per official sources.

A new Grayscale study released February 11 finds Bitcoin’s long-running “digital gold” narrative is facing headwinds: its recent price moves increasingly mirror high-risk growth assets, not traditional safe-havens. Report author Zach Pandl said Tuesday that while Grayscale still views Bitcoin as a long-term store of value (citing its fixed supply and independence from central banks), recent market performance tells a different story. “Bitcoin’s short-term price trends haven’t tracked gold or other precious metals closely,” Pandl noted, pointing to recent historic gains in gold and silver. The analysis found Bitcoin has grown strongly correlated with software stocks—especially since early 2024—amid a sharp sell-off in the sector driven by fears AI could disrupt or displace many software services. The report links Bitcoin’s heightened sensitivity to stocks and growth assets to its deeper integration into traditional finance, driven in part by institutional participation, ETF act

On February 11, crypto market research firm Santiment tweeted that Bitcoin has rebounded from last weekend’s dip to $60,000. Social media data analysis shows bearish sentiment in the market still outpaces bullish sentiment. With retail investors largely pessimistic, data indicates average investors remain reluctant to buy at current price levels—while key BTC whales are accumulating calmly with little resistance. Historically, when market panic is high, the probability of a price rebound rises significantly.

**Crypto reporter Eleanor Terrett reported on February 11 that Goldman Sachs’ 2025 Q4 13F filing reveals the Wall Street giant holds $1.1 billion in BTC, $1 billion in ETH, $153 million in XRP, and $108 million in SOL.** Total crypto exposure: ~$2.36 billion, accounting for 0.33% of Goldman’s overall investment portfolio. Key caveat: These aren’t direct purchases by the bank—they’re held indirectly through approved ETFs, in compliance with institutional regulations. Latest updates: - Goldman Sachs sent representatives to the White House today for a meeting on stablecoin yields. - CEO David Solomon is scheduled to speak at the WLFI Forum in Palm Beach next week.

On February 11th, alternative data shows the cryptocurrency Fear & Greed Index has fallen to 11 today—down from 9 yesterday—with a weekly average of 14, signaling the market remains in the "extreme fear" zone. Note: The index ranges from 0 to 100 and tracks six key metrics: Volatility (25%), Market Trading Volume (25%), Social Media Hype (15%), Market Surveys (15%), Bitcoin Dominance (10%), and Google Trends Analysis (10%).