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Deep Dive 2/4/26

Executive Summary

The last 24 hours was defined by the continued fracture of the “digital gold” narrative. Despite military escalations in the Middle East involving U.S. and Iranian forces, Bitcoin failed to act as a safe-haven asset, instead experiencing a “dash for cash” liquidation. This geopolitical shock triggered a massive reversal in institutional capital, with U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETFs swinging from significant inflows to a net outflow of $272 million in a 24-hour window.

Simultaneously, the regulatory landscape is tightening, evidenced by Canada’s implementation of a rigid, four-tier…

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