Day: February 17, 2026

Steak ‘n Shake says Bitcoin Push Sent Sales “Dramatically” Higher

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Steak ‘n Shake said its same‑store sales have “risen dramatically” since it launched a burger‑to‑Bitcoin strategy in May 2025 that routes every Bitcoin payment into a corporate treasury reserve.  In a Monday post on X, the US fast-food chain said that it had successfully combined a “decentralized, cash-producing operating business with the transformative power of Bitcoin,” and thanked Bitcoiners for making it possible. The chain did not provide figures or define what it meant by “risen dramatically.” Steak ‘n Shake began accepting Bitcoin at participating locations on May 16, 2025,…

After Extreme Pessimism, Crypto Market Conditions Begin To Stabilize: Analysts

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Crypto markets are leaning toward their quietest mood in years, and some analysts say that could be the signal sellers have run out of steam. According to Matrixport, a slump in investor mood has pushed its measures to levels that have in the past lined up with market turning points. Related Reading Crypto Sentiment At Multi-Year Lows According to Matrixport, its Bitcoin fear-and-greed gauge has the 21-day moving average below zero and starting to turn up, which is the kind of shift that in prior episodes marked the end of…

BITCOIN CAINDO SEM PARAR: O QUE ESPERAR DA CRIPTOMOEDA PARA 2026?

▶ Coinbase Website: Coinbase.com ▶ CEX Website: cex.io ASSINE A FINCLASS COM 40% DE DESCONTO! LIVES DE TIRA DÚVIDAS TODA SEMANA! Nesse vídeo eu mostro por que esse cenário é totalmente possível caso o topo do ciclo já tenha ficado nos 126 mil. A tese é simples • Bitcoin sempre operou em ciclos de 4 anos • Quedas de 75% a 86% já aconteceram antes • 2026 historicamente seria um ano de baixa Aqui você vai ver • O que mudou em cada ciclo do Bitcoin • Até onde a…

Bitcoin’s downtrend may end within 12 months, says Altcoin Sherpa

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Altcoin Sherpa says Bitcoin’s bear phase could end within 12 months as ETFs, macro risks and a possible capitulation shape the next accumulation zone. Summary Altcoin Sherpa projects Bitcoin’s peak‑to‑bottom phase will likely conclude in less than a year, excluding the post‑bottom accumulation range. The analyst says a major selloff from the October peak and ETF outflows may already have marked capitulation, putting Bitcoin in early accumulation. Structural shifts such as US spot ETFs and macro headwinds mean this cycle may diverge from 2018 and 2022, even if the one‑year…

Kevin O’Leary points to quantum risk in Bitcoin price outlook

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Kevin O’Leary says quantum risks are capping institutional Bitcoin exposure near 3% as BIP-360 proposes a new P2MR output to harden the network’s security. Summary Kevin O’Leary claims institutions are reluctant to move past roughly 3% Bitcoin allocation until quantum security concerns are addressed.​ Jefferies’ Christopher Wood removed a 10% Bitcoin slice from his model portfolio, citing uncertainty over how quantum threats will be mitigated.​ Developers submitted BIP-360, introducing P2MR outputs to reduce public-key exposure and strengthen Bitcoin’s architecture against future quantum attacks. Billionaire entrepreneur and investor Kevin O’Leary said…

Monero Activity Holds After Delistings, Study Flags Network Behavior

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Monero activity has remained steady even as major cryptocurrency exchanges have pushed the privacy coin off their platforms, according to new research by TRM Labs. Data shows transaction usage in 2024 and 2025 stayed above levels seen before 2022, suggesting demand did not fade even after many big trading platforms removed or restricted the token over traceability concerns, TRM Labs said. In 2024, major exchanges, including Binance and Kraken, moved to delist or phase out Monero (XMR) over compliance concerns. Pressure increased this year when Dubai’s financial regulator banned privacy…

Bitcoin crash risk? Kevin O’Leary flags growing quantum fears

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Bitcoin has plunged nearly 50% from its all-time highs, but investor and entrepreneur Kevin O’Leary says the real story goes far beyond price action. Summary Kevin O’Leary remains long Bitcoin but says institutions are increasingly cautious, limiting allocations to around 3% amid concerns over quantum computing risks. Bitcoin’s latest 50% correction has reinforced institutional selectivity, with capital concentrating mainly in Bitcoin and Ethereum while smaller tokens continue to be sidelined. Technical indicators remain weak, with Bitcoin consolidating near $68,000 as selling pressure persists and key support at $65,000–$60,000 remains in…

Bitdeer trims Bitcoin reserves below 1,000 BTC threshold

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Summary Bitdeer cut 96.5 BTC from its treasury last week, leaving about 943.1 BTC in reserves.​ The miner’s holdings slipped under the 1,000 BTC mark despite ongoing production activity.​ Market watchers track miner selling as Bitdeer manages costs and balance sheet exposure. Bitdeer Technologies Group, a Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin (BTC) mining company, reduced its Bitcoin holdings by 96.5 bitcoins last week, bringing total reserves to approximately 943.1 bitcoins, according to data compiled by BitcoinTreasuries. The decline pushed the company’s Bitcoin reserves below the 1,000 bitcoin threshold, according to reserve information released…

Top Expert Projects Bitcoin Bear Market To End In Less Than 365 Days

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With Bitcoin (BTC) hovering around 50% below its all-time high of $126,000 reached last October, investors are increasingly questioning when the cryptocurrency might finally establish its next bottom.  According to market expert and technical analyst Altcoin Sherpa, the current bear phase is unlikely to drag on for another full year. In his view, Bitcoin could complete its downturn in less than 365 days and potentially resume its broader uptrend before year-end. Has Bitcoin Bottomed?  In a recent analysis published on X, Sherpa clarified that his timeline refers specifically to the…

⚠️ ALERT रहो ! फूटने वाला है GLOBAL MARKET BUBBLE ? BITCOIN & CRYPTO को बड़ा खतरा ? क्या CRYPTO खत्म?

▶ Coinbase Website: Coinbase.com ▶ CEX Website: cex.io In this video, we will share and understand why bitcoin and cryptocurrency market may crash and reason of bitcoin crash under $60k and what historical data and charts saying and the data coming about global uncertainty is also not looking good. We will share some more interesting charts and data showing bitcoin may find bottom soon if crash is not over yet and why it is under pressure and what should we do ? We will also share in latest news and…