In early February 2026, Erik Voorhees has been portrayed as reallocating substantial funds from crypto into physical gold while Bitcoin trades near $67,329 and Ethereum around $1,962. Against a backdrop of recent US spot Bitcoin ETF outflows and fragile sentiment, LiquidChain’s cross-chain liquidity presale has raised over $537K at a token price of $0.0136. The project seeks to merge BTC, ETH and SOL liquidity into a single execution environment, positioning itself as infrastructure for traders seeking fewer counterparties and simpler on-chain routes.

A New York federal court has dismissed Bancor's 2022 patent infringement lawsuit against Uniswap Labs over its v3 Concentrated Liquidity Market Maker technology, reinforcing open-source development in DeFi. Against this backdrop, Layer 3 protocol LiquidChain is positioning itself to merge native liquidity from Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana, with its $LIQUID token presale reporting $535K raised at a price of $0.0136 and advertising 1,939% staking rewards.

Stripe is piloting its X402 crypto payment protocol on Coinbase's Base network to enable autonomous AI agents to transact with each other, highlighting the emerging machine-to-machine economy and the role of Ethereum Layer-2 infrastructure. In parallel, the Ethereum-based SUBBD Token project is building an AI-powered creator platform with tools like chat assistants and AI influencers, and its token presale has raised about $1.47M at a price of $0.057495. The $SUBBD token is used for payments, governance and staking with a fixed 20% APY in the first year, targeting creators seeking lower fees, more control and integrated Web3 payments.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP are trading sideways at key resistance levels, with prices near $66,000 for BTC, $1,900 for ETH, and $1.45 for XRP. As major assets consolidate, capital is shifting toward Bitcoin Layer 2 projects such as Bitcoin Hyper, which integrates the Solana Virtual Machine to enable high-speed smart contracts and dApps. The Bitcoin Hyper presale has raised $31.3M at a token price of $0.0136754, with large wallets accumulating over $1M in HYPER, suggesting strong early interest despite growing competition in the Bitcoin L2 space.

SUBBD Token, an Ethereum-based project, pairs Web3 ownership with integrated AI tools such as an AI personal assistant and voice cloning to support creators. Its presale has raised over $1.47M, with tokens priced at $0.057495 and a 20% APY staking offer for year one. The effort aims to address high platform fees and de-platforming risks faced by creators.

Analysts warn Bitcoin could revisit the $55K–$58K area as sustained net outflows from U.S. spot ETFs pressure price and the chart trades below the 50-day moving average. A strong move back above $68K and a return to positive ETF inflows would negate the bearish setup. 10x Research also flags downside toward $52K–$55K if $60K breaks.

During the latest crypto market crash, MicroStrategy expanded its Bitcoin treasury with an additional $90M purchase, highlighting ongoing institutional demand even as retail sentiment weakens. At the same time, Bitcoin Hyper, a Layer 2 project integrating the Solana Virtual Machine, has secured over $31.3M in its presale with whale wallets accumulating $1M. One whale transaction of $500K was recorded on Jan 15, 2026, as investors position for potential Bitcoin-based DeFi growth.

Bitcoin slipped under $70,000 as U.S. spot ETF flows turned negative over the past week, the article notes, raising concerns about institutional profit taking. It also reports that BMIC, which promotes post‑quantum wallet security using ERC‑4337 smart accounts, has collected over $441K in its presale, with tokens priced at $0.049474 despite broader market volatility.

Bernstein analysts, including Gautam Chhugani, expect Bitcoin to reach $150,000 in 2026, citing spot ETF inflows and post halving supply constraints. In parallel, Bitcoin Hyper, a Layer 2 using the Solana Virtual Machine, has raised $31.3M in its presale, with Etherscan noting whale activity and a token price of $0.0136753.