Month: February 2026

Fear Is Extreme, Whales Aren’t Buying

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Bitcoin’s slide into the $60,000–$70,000 zone has lit up the usual “bottom” dashboards: extreme fear, washed-out positioning, and a cluster of indicators many traders treat as capitulation signals. But CryptoQuant contributor Mignolet says the market is missing the only thing that ultimately matters: a visible bid from dominant buyers. “What I emphasized in the $80K–$90K range still remains the same,” he wrote on Feb. 18. “Many indicators that market participants follow are pointing to a bottom and extreme fear. However, we do not see dominant players (whales) actually using this…

Metaplanet CEO Defends ‘Transparent’ Bitcoin Strategy

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Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich has pushed back against accusations from what he called “anonymous accounts” that the company misled investors about its Bitcoin strategy and disclosures. Critics on X argued that Metaplanet delayed or withheld price‑sensitive information about large Bitcoin (BTC) purchases and options trades funded with shareholder capital, obscured losses from its derivatives strategy, and failed to fully disclose key terms of its BTC‑backed borrowings. In a detailed X post on Friday, Gerovich argued that Metaplanet promptly reported all Bitcoin purchases, option strategies, and borrowings, and that critics were misreading…

South Korea Delays Bithumb Probe Over $43B Bitcoin Mishap

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South Korean lawmakers are stepping up pressure on financial regulators after crypto exchange Bithumb mistakenly credited customers with Bitcoin it did not hold, an error that briefly sparked a rush to sell and renewed questions about oversight of the country’s fast-growing digital-asset market. Lawmakers said the Financial Services Commission (FSC) failed to detect critical flaws in Bithumb’s internal systems despite at least three inspections since 2022, The Korea Times reported Thursday. Representative Kang Min-guk of the main opposition People Power Party said the incident was more than a technical mishap,…

🚨 Bitcoin DERRETE, Lula ataca o mercado e Ibovespa ignora o caos, com novo recorde da bolsa

▶ Coinbase Website: Coinbase.com ▶ CEX Website: cex.io 🧠 Aprenda a investir comigo no Brasil e no mundo: 🚨 Bitcoin DERRETE, Lula ataca o mercado e Ibovespa ignora o caos, com novo recorde da bolsa. Este é o Giro da Bolsa, o programa semanal do canal Investidor Sardinha com as principais notícias de política e economia que mexem com a Bolsa de Valores e o mercado financeiro. Nesta edição, vamos mostrar por que o Bitcoin caiu tão forte, as bolsas globais sentiram o aperto da liquidez e, ainda assim, o…

Analyst ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ As DOGE Rally Stalls

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As market volatility sends Dogecoin (DOGE) to retest its breakout level, some analysts have advised “cautious” optimism for the leading memecoin, arguing that weak bullish momentum could invalidate the recent price action. Related Reading ‘Optimism With A Seatbelt On’ On Thursday, Dogecoin fell to a one-week low of $0.095 before bouncing back above the $0.098 support level. The cryptocurrency has been hovering between $0.096 and $0.104 for the past six days, briefly reaching a multi-week high of $0.117 during the weekend. Notably, DOGE broke out of a one-month descending trendline…

Cryptopia | Beyond Bitcoin: How Blockchain is Quietly Changing Everything

▶ Coinbase Website: Coinbase.com ▶ CEX Website: cex.io Cryptopia – Discover How Blockchain is Revolutionizing the World Uncover how blockchain technology is reshaping finance, the internet, and industries worldwide. Is Bitcoin truly the future, or merely a temporary hype? Dive into the realm of decentralized innovation! Cryptopia (2020) 🎬 Directors: Torsten Hoffmann, Michael Watchulonis 🖋️ Writer: Torsten Hoffmann 🎞️ Genre: Documentary 🌍 Country: — 🗣️ Language: English 📅 Release Date: 2020 📍 Filming Locations: Australia, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Switzerland, UK, USA Synopsis: Bitcoin is widely regarded as one of…

Bitcoin Options Market Structure Points to Potential $60K Retest

Bitcoin options traders are increasingly positioning for a downside move, paying a significant premium for protection as the asset struggles to reclaim the $70,000 mark. New derivatives data indicates a structural shift that could point to a retest of the $60,000 support level in the coming weeks alongside continued spot market weakness. It has been 35 days since the Bitcoin Coinbase Premium was positive. This is the longest period of negativity for 3 years. pic.twitter.com/bIqQDcYAFI — ChiefraT (@ChiefraFba) February 19, 2026 EXPLORE: What is the Next Crypto to Explode in 2026?…

XRP Social Sentiment Hits 5-Week High—BTC, ETH Mood Still Off

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Data shows the social media sentiment toward XRP has surged to a 5-week high even as mood around Bitcoin and Ethereum remains dull. XRP Positive/Negative Sentiment Has Shot Up Recently In a new post on X, analytics firm Santiment has talked about how XRP, Bitcoin, and Ethereum currently compare in terms of the Positive/Negative Sentiment. This indicator tells us about whether an asset is observing more bullish or bearish comments on the major social media platforms. The metric works by filtering social media posts/threads/messages for terms related to the cryptocurrency…

Will Bitcoin price crash to $60k as bearish double top coincides with 5-week ETF outflows streak?

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Bitcoin price has formed a highly bearish pattern that hints at a potential crash to $60K as both institutional and retail confidence continued to erode in the legacy crypto asset. Summary Bitcoin price is at risk of more downside after forming multiple bearish patterns. Searches for “Bitcoin going to zero” have hit an all-time high. Nearly $4 billion has left spot Bitcoin ETFs over past 5-weeks. According to data from crypto.news, Bitcoin (BTC) price fell to an intraday low of around $65,700 on Thursday before bouncing back above $67,000 at…