February 2026

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

February 17, 2026 boss

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

February 17, 2026 boss

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

February 17, 2026 boss

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?

February 17, 2026

▶ 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…

Steak ’n Shake credits Bitcoin payments for sales boost

February 17, 2026 boss

Nine months after introducing Bitcoin payments, popular U.S. burger chain Steak ‘n Shake says its pivot toward crypto is paying off — both at the register and on the balance sheet. Summary Steak ’n Shake says same-store sales have risen sharply since it began accepting Bitcoin payments nine months ago. Bitcoin payments are directed into a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, which helps fund Bitcoin-based bonus pay for employees. The company says it has combined its cash-generating restaurant business with Bitcoin’s long-term potential, deepening its crypto commitment. In a recent post marking…

Metaplanet stock falls as massive Bitcoin bet backfires

February 17, 2026 boss

Metaplanet stock edged up just about 3% on the daily chart following the earnings release, but the broader trend remains under pressure. Despite the short-term bounce, the stock is still down roughly 37% over the past month, highlighting investor concerns over the company’s aggressive Bitcoin accumulation strategy and volatile earnings profile. Summary Metaplanet stock rose about 3% after earnings, but remains down roughly 37% over the past month, reflecting continued investor caution. The company reported ¥8.9 billion in revenue (+738% YoY) and ¥6.3 billion in operating profit, but posted a…

Ethereum Bottom Incoming? Here’s When To Act!

February 17, 2026

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Bitcoin Bull-Bear Cycle Indicator Drops To Deepest Level Since FTX Bottom

February 17, 2026 boss

Keshav is currently a senior writer at NewsBTC and has been attached to the website since June 14, 2021. Keshav has been writing for many years, first as a hobbyist and later as a freelancer. He has experience working in a variety of niches, even fiction at one point, but the cryptocurrency industry has been the longest he has been attached to. In terms of official educational qualifications, Keshav holds a bachelor’s degree in Physics from one of the premier institutes of India, the University of Delhi (DU). He started…

Nexo Relaunches Yield, Exchange, Loyalty and Credit Lines in United States

February 17, 2026 boss

Crypto wealth platform Nexo formally returns to the U.S., relaunching regulated Yield, Exchange, Loyalty, and crypto‑backed Credit Line products. Nexo announces its U.S. relaunch on February 16 from Miami, delivering a U.S.-compliant suite of services—Flexible and Fixed‑term Yield programs, an integrated Exchange, crypto‑backed Credit Lines, and a Loyalty program—operating via regulated partners and trading infrastructure […] Source

Wall Street Giants BlackRock and Mastercard Explore XRP Ledger

February 17, 2026

Major financial entities including BlackRock and Mastercard are reportedly assessing the XRP Ledger (XRPL) for potential integration into their digital asset strategies. Senior executive from XRPL Commons revealed that these industry giants are actively evaluating the network’s capabilities for supporting real-world financial applications, specifically focusing on cross-border payments and asset tokenization. 🚨 BREAKING: Ripple Director Odelia Torteman confirms 🏦 Mastercard💰 BlackRock📈 Franklin Templeton are showing interest in the #XRP Ledger 👀 Institutional eyes on XRPL. Big moves ahead? 🚀 pic.twitter.com/2aNh660XnM — 🥷XRP OFFICIAL ☮️ ♋️ (@xrpofficial24) February 14, 2026 BlackRock…