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Story: Val vavilov bets big on bitcoin as market dips

By Jean-Luc Maracon

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Bitcoin has just fallen below $30,000. Val Vavilov, the billionaire behind Bitfury, hasn't panicked for a second and continues to buy massively while others are selling everything.

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On January 9, 2026, when Bitcoin broke this crucial psychological threshold, panic selling swept across all platforms.

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Michael Saylor is also continuing to stack bitcoins at MicroStrategy. On February 9, his company announced the purchase of an additional 5,000 bitcoins, taking advantage of the…

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The Fed has just raised interest rates, putting immense pressure on all digital assets. Liquidity is tightening, and uncertainty is rising.

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Tom Lee remains optimistic despite everything. The analyst from Fundstrat Global Advisors firmly believes in the long-term potential of bitcoin.

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But the market remains tense. The legal framework around cryptos is tightening more and more. No regulation is finalized yet, but it could change the game for large portfolios.

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In the meantime, Vavilov and others continue to accumulate. They are betting on a future rise, and the absence of official comments on imminent regulation maintains an atmosphere…

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Activity on platforms is exploding. CoinDesk reported that the volume of bitcoin transactions reached an unusual peak after the drop below $30,000.

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Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, thinks this volatility will attract new individuals. He said it at a conference in San Francisco on the same day: interest from new investors…

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Bloomberg noted on February 10 that several hedge funds were increasing their positions in bitcoin.

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Market psychology plays a big role in these moments. Tom Lee pointed out in his statement: it directly influences buying and selling decisions.

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Bitfury is exploring new investment opportunities across the entire crypto ecosystem during this period.

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The bitcoin mining industry is also going through a delicate period with the price drop. Miners' revenues have fallen by 40% since the beginning of January, forcing several…

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On-chain data reveals massive capital movements. Whale Alert detected more than 50 transactions exceeding 1,000 bitcoins between February 9 and 11.

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