The cryptocurrency market is exhibiting volatile trends. According to TokenPost market data, as of 5:02 AM on February 8, 2026, Bitcoin was down 2.21% from the previous day, trading at $69,241.89 (approximately 113.56 million South Korean won).
Ethereum rose 0.96% from the previous day to $2,088.08 (approximately 3.056 million Korean won).
Price changes of major altcoins
Most major altcoins fell.
- XRP -1.85% ▼
- BNB -1.31% ▼
- Solana +1.27% ▲
Market size and transaction volume trends
The total market capitalization of cryptocurrencies is $2,374.53663 billion (approximately 347.58 trillion Korean won).
The total transaction volume in the past 24 hours was US$165.7895 billion (approximately 242.5647 trillion Korean won).
Changes in Bitcoin and Ethereum market share
Bitcoin's market share was 58.28%, a decrease of 0.55% from the previous day.
Ethereum's share is 10.62%, up 0.24% from the previous day.
DeFi and Stablecoin Market Trends
The DeFi market is experiencing a slight decline.
- DeFi market capitalization: $58.42269 billion
- DeFi 24-hour trading volume: $14.52871 billion
- 24-hour change rate: -42.93% ▼ Decrease
The market capitalization of stablecoins is US$285.63156 billion (approximately 418.1074 trillion won).
The 24-hour trading volume was US$163.16628 billion (approximately 238.8428 trillion Korean won), a decrease of 44.85%.
Changes in trading volume in the derivatives market (futures and options)
The derivatives market also saw a decline in trading volume.
- 24-hour derivatives trading volume: US$1,347.71136 billion (approximately 1,972.3407 trillion Korean won)
- Change rate from the previous day: -42.32% ▼ Decrease
Article summary by TokenPost.ai
🔎 Market Analysis
As Bitcoin fell during the session, some altcoins such as Ethereum and Solana strengthened, reflecting a partial recovery in investor sentiment. Trading volume in the DeFi and derivatives markets plummeted, indicating that they have entered a period of adjustment.
💡 Key Strategies
During periods of market volatility, a differentiated strategy is needed for major cryptocurrencies. With Bitcoin declining while Ethereum rises, and given the reduced trading volume in DeFi and derivatives, risk management strategies are crucial.
📘 Terminology Explanation
‣ DeFi: Decentralized financial systems provide financial services without intermediaries through smart contracts.
‣ Stablecoins: Cryptocurrencies whose value is pegged to stable assets (primarily the US dollar) to reduce price volatility.
TokenPost AI Notes
This article is a summary based on the TokenPost.ai language model. The main content may be omitted or may differ from the facts.
