By Lucien Bourdon, Bitcoin Analyst at Trezor A hardware wallet is a standard 
tool for securing cryptocurrency, and most rely on a dedicated chip known as a 
Secure Element; the same type used in credit cards and passports. But here’s 
what matters most: how a wallet uses this chip. This choice defines what you 
are […]

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Kris Marszalek, the CEO of Crypto.com, has officially launched ai.com, a 
consumer-focused artificial intelligence (AI) platform built around autonomous 
AI agents, with its public debut set to coincide with a Super Bowl commercial 
this Sunday. Crypto.com CEO Expands Beyond Crypto With ai.com AI Agent 
Platform According to the announcement shared with Bitcoin.com News, ai.com 
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Solana has suffered a sharp sell-off that’s left its chart looking fragile, 
with price sliding straight into a key demand zone. Despite the drop, big 
money remains notably cautious, signaling that institutions may be waiting for 
clearer direction before stepping in. Solana’s Sharp Breakdown Leaves the 
Weekly Chart on Edge AltCoin Việt Nam noted that Solana has already suffered a 
sharp sell-off, a move that is clearly reflected on the weekly chart. Price 
dropped aggressively from the higher range and is now trading around the 
$90–93 zone. The bounce so far appears weak, and volume is not signaling 
strong participation from large buyers stepping in to defend the move. Related 
Reading: Solana Accumulation Narrative Strengthens With Big Institutions, A 
Rally Imminent? What stood out most in the update was the behavior of 
institutional players. Despite the lower prices, institutional ETFs have shown 
little interest in accumulating SOL in this zone. This contrasts sharply with 
earlier phases, when they were buying aggressively at much higher levels. 
Addressing questions from the community about whether institutions “knew” the 
crash was coming, AltCoin Việt Nam explained that this is not necessarily the 
case. Instead, institutional behavior simply differs from that of retail 
traders. Their decisions are driven more by trend structure, liquidity 
conditions, and capital flows than by attempts to predict exact price bottoms. 
Firstly, ETFs typically do not dollar-cost average in the same way retail 
investors do. When momentum is strong and inflows are active, they are willing 
to buy at higher prices to maintain exposure. However, once the trend breaks 
and volatility rises, waiting for clarity becomes more important than trying 
to catch the bottom. For institutions, entering at the right time with renewed 
momentum matters far more than buying at the lowest possible price. Finally, 
AltCoin Việt Nam highlighted that ETF accumulation is also dependent on 
capital inflows. Without fresh money entering the funds, there is little 
incentive or ability for them to add positions, even at discounted prices. For 
retail participants, the approach may differ. Short-term traders should not 
expect immediate institutional support, as large players currently have no 
urgency to step in. Step-Down Decline Brings SOL Into Key Demand Zone 
According to an update by BitGuru, Solana has been moving lower in a series of 
step-down declines, reflecting sustained bearish pressure. Price has now 
reached a key demand zone between $90 and $95, an area where buyers have 
previously stepped in to defend the market. Related Reading: Solana To Retest 
November Lows After $144 Rejection, But Analysts Remain Bullish BitGurun noted 
that selling pressure appears to be easing as SOL trades within this range, 
suggesting that the market is attempting to form a short-term base. If this 
demand zone continues to hold, BitGuru believes a relief move toward prior 
structural levels becomes increasingly likely. Such a move would represent a 
technical rebound rather than a full trend reversal. Featured image from 
iStock, chart from Tradingview.com

Solana Crashes Hard — And Big Money Isn’t In A Hurry To Save It

Bitwise exec Matt Hougan advises patience. While it’s impossible to predict 
the exact moment the market will turn, the long-term outlook remains 
promising.

Why crypto is down and when it might bottom: Insights from Bitwise’s Matt Hougan

Ethereum traded above the $2,000 per coin range on Friday afternoon, as 
derivatives markets flashed a mix of caution and crowding across futures and 
options. Futures open interest edged lower intraday while options data showed 
traders clustering around key strikes, setting the stage for potential price 
compression. Ethereum Options Positioning Points to Compression Near Max […]

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