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Bitcoin exchange reserves have dropped to a historical low of 2.5 million BTC, the lowest level since tracking began in 2022. This decline signals a potential supply crunch as institutional demand, particularly from exchange-traded funds (ETFs), continues to rise, according to data from CryptoQuant. Bitcoin’s price has remained resilient, stabilizing above $95,000 despite mixed investor sentiment and some ETF outflows. On February 10, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs reported net outflows of $186 million, reversing previous inflows. Analysts suggest that this may not indicate a long-term trend but reflects changing market conditions. Ryan Lee, chief analyst at Bitget Research, noted signs of “seller exhaustion,” indicating reduced selling pressure alongside rising buying demand. ETF purchases are currently outpacing Bitcoin mining output by 20 times. The shrinking supply is attributed to individual investors holding 69% of Bitcoin, limiting the available market supply. With macroeconomic factors and government-backed Bitcoin reserves gaining attention, further price increases could occur if demand continues to grow.

U.S. inflation rose sharply in January 2025, reaching an annual increase of 3%, according to the Labor Department. This marks a notable escalation from the previous month's 2.9% rise and a significant jump from a low of 2.4% recorded in September 2024. The report highlighted substantial price hikes in groceries, gasoline, and used cars, with a particularly striking 15.2% increase in egg prices attributed to the ongoing avian flu epidemic. Former President Donald Trump's ongoing promise to reduce living costs appears increasingly jeopardized. During his campaign, he asserted that he would make America affordable again by controlling inflation, stating, “We have to get them down," referring to rising prices. However, after the recent inflation data was released, Trump shifted blame to the policies of current President Joe Biden, claiming “BIDEN INFLATION UP!” on his social media account. The resurgence in inflation complicates the prospects for an interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve, further entrenching economic challenges for consumers.

An unusual trend of dead Great White Sharks washing ashore along North America's coastlines has left scientists puzzled. According to a report from the New York Times, five of these sharks have been discovered on the eastern coast of Canada since 2023, with an additional four found on U.S. beaches, totaling nine confirmed cases. Historically, the Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperator had not recorded a single Great White corpse along its shores in over three decades. Experts are investigating the cause of these fatalities, noting that the sharks exhibit no signs of injury or trauma, ruling out attacks by orcas or boats. Most sharks were found with full stomachs, dismissing the theory of starvation as a factor. Megan Jones, a veterinary pathologist, indicated that three of the affected sharks may share a common infectious brain disease, potentially meningoencephalitis, which inflates brain tissues and could explain their deaths. Alisa Newton, chief veterinarian for OCEARCH, expressed concern over the significant implications this trend may have on marine ecosystems, particularly as ocean conditions continue to change.