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Stock Market Daily Podcast 02/04/2026
Welcome back to the show. Today’s podcast episode was created from the following stories: a trio of market-moving updates spanning institutional crypto buying, mainstream banking access to digital assets in Germany, and a cautious rebound across major tokens.
Cathie Wood’s ARK Buys Over $70 Million of Crypto Stocks as Bitcoin Slides
By Sam Reynolds, AI Boost | Edited by Omkar Godbole | February 3, 2026
Ark Invest scooped up roughly $72 million in crypto-exposed equities across its ARKF, ARKK, and ARKW funds as bitcoin briefly dipped below $75,000. The biggest buys were Robinhood and CoreWeave, with additional purchases in Circle, Coinbase, Bullish, Bitmine Immersion Technologies, and Block. The move underscores Ark’s strategy of buying weakness during crypto drawdowns and its view of bitcoin as a portfolio diversifier.
Germans Can Now Buy Bitcoin, Ether, Solana Products Directly From Their ING Accounts
By Omkar Godbole, AI Boost | Edited by Shaurya Malwa | February 3, 2026
ING Deutschland now lets customers purchase crypto-backed exchange-traded products tracking bitcoin, ether, and solana directly through its Direct Depot securities accounts. Issued by 21Shares, Bitwise, and VanEck, these products mirror coin moves and integrate with everyday banking—no wallets or keys required. The partnership lowers barriers for retail investors in Germany, where long-term holdings can qualify for favorable tax treatment after one year.
Bitcoin, Ether and Major Tokens Stage Relief Rally After Weekend Bloodbath
By Shaurya Malwa | February 3, 2026
Crypto markets rebounded over the last 24 hours, with bitcoin hovering just under $79,000 after weekend lows near $74,000 and ether topping $2,340. Despite the bounce, large-cap tokens remain down sharply on the week, and CF Benchmarks says bitcoin sits at an inflection point that will require strong, high-volume buying to rebuild a bullish structure. Regulatory uncertainty and shifting Fed expectations remain headwinds, keeping downside risks alive toward sub-$70,000 levels if support falters.
Taken together, these stories paint a market finding its footing: institutional dip-buying continues, mainstream banking rails in Europe are widening access to crypto, and price action is stabilizing after a sharp shakeout. We’ll be watching whether fresh demand from retail and institutions can extend the recovery—and whether policy clarity gives this rally staying power.
