Bitcoin risks 2018-style crash if 200-week EMA breaks, warns analyst

Bitcoin trades near 200-week EMA; loss of support could spark 30–60% capitulation. Summary Bitcoin trades around $68.4k, above the ~$68.3k 200-week EMA that marks the key cycle support line. In 2018 and 2022, a weekly close below the 200-week EMA followed by a failed retest turned it into resistance and led to sharp selloffs. Analyst Rekt Capital says multiple weekly closes above the EMA keep downside “unconfirmed,” but a breakdown from this level could again trigger accelerated capitulation. A cryptocurrency analyst has warned that Bitcoin (BTC) could experience a significant…

Bitcoin advocate Erik Voorhees makes major Ethereum comeback

Veteran crypto advocate Erik Voorhees, an early supporter of Bitcoin and founder of ShapeShift, has repurchased a significant amount of Ethereum after selling a large stake roughly one year ago, according to on-chain data shared by analytics account Lookonchain. Summary Erik Voorhees repurchased 9,911 ETH for $20.38 million at an average price of $2,057, according to on-chain data shared by Lookonchain. Roughly a year earlier, he sold 11,616 ETH for $33.94 million at around $2,922, effectively buying back at about a 30% lower price. The move follows his recent diversification…

Analyst says Bitcoin has 88% chance of rising to $122K by late 2026

Economist Timothy Peterson says Bitcoin may have strong odds of rising over the next 10 months. Summary Economist Timothy Peterson says Bitcoin has an 88% chance of trading higher in 10 months, based on a cycle metric tracking positive months over the past 24 months. His model, using data back to 2011, implies an average forward return of 82%, pointing to a potential price near $122,000. The outlook sparked mixed reactions, with some calling it a strong historical signal and others warning that Bitcoin may not follow past averages. Timothy…

U.S. Google searches for ‘Bitcoin to zero’ spike amid BTC downtrend

Search interest for “Bitcoin to zero” has surged sharply in the United States, according to Google Trends data over the past five years, as Bitcoin remains under pressure in a downtrend. Summary U.S. Google searches for “Bitcoin to zero” have surged to a record high, hitting a peak score of 100 in early 2026, signaling rising retail fear. Similar spikes occurred during prior market drawdowns, but the current jump is stronger than previous peaks. Bitcoin is trading near $65,950, holding above $64,000 support but struggling below $68,000 resistance, with technical…

Michael Saylor hints at Strategy’s 100th Bitcoin buy as BTC price sinks

Strategy founder Micahel Saylor has hinted that the firm may be set to execute its 100th Bitcoin purchase as the flagship crypto continues to sink. Summary Michael Saylor’s “The Orange Century” post signals a potential 100th Bitcoin purchase as Strategy’s total holdings reach 717,131 BTC. Bitcoin remains nearly 48% below its $126,080 peak. Strategy has continued buying for 12 straight weeks, funded by debt and equity financing. Saylor shared a cryptic X post on Sunday with the caption “The Orange Century” alongside a screenshot from StrategyTracker, which lists all the…

Missouri lawmakers advance revived Bitcoin strategic reserve bill to committee

Missouri lawmakers have advanced a strategic Bitcoin reserve bill that would allow the state treasurer to “accept gifts, grants, donations, bequests, or devises of bitcoin from eligible Missouri residents or a governmental entity.” Summary Missouri’s HB 2080 would create a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Fund funded primarily through donations. Bitcoin held in the fund must remain in cold storage for at least five years. House Bill 2080 was introduced by Rep. Ben Keathley last month, was subsequently referred to the House Commerce Committee on Feb. 19, and is now pending a…

Arthur Hayes reveals portfolio packed with gold, oil, and Bitcoin

Crypto investor Arthur Hayes has outlined a diversified portfolio spanning commodities, defense stocks and digital assets, signaling a continued preference for hard assets alongside select cryptocurrencies. Summary Arthur Hayes unveils diversified portfolio spanning commodity miners, oil majors, defense contractors, Latin American energy stocks, major cryptocurrencies and physical gold. Allocation reflects his long-held macro thesis centered on inflation risks, geopolitical tensions and monetary debasement favoring hard assets. Hayes recently doubled down on HYPE, challenging Multicoin’s Kyle Samani to a $100,000 bet that the token will outperform large-cap altcoins over six months.…

Bitdeer cuts BTC holdings to zero as Bitcoin slides to $65K

Crypto mining firm Bitdeer Technologies Group has reduced its pure Bitcoin holdings to zero after selling its entire weekly production, as Bitcoin slid to around $65,000 amid renewed market pressure. Summary Bitdeer Technologies Group reported zero pure BTC holdings as of Feb. 20, 2026, after selling its entire weekly output of 189.8 BTC. The company disclosed BTC output of 189.8 BTC and BTC sold of 189.8 BTC, with net BTC added at -943.1 BTC. The update comes as Bitcoin trades around $65,000, increasing pressure on miner profitability. In a weekly…

Grayscale Says XRP Among Top Client Talking Points After Bitcoin

XRP is emerging as a dominant crypto talking point after bitcoin, with Grayscale reporting sustained advisor demand and expanding regulated investment products that deepen market access and liquidity for the digital asset across traditional brokerage platforms. Grayscale Reveals XRP Is a Leading Client Focus Grayscale, a digital asset management firm, shared on social media platform […] Original