Mixed Start for ETFs as Ether Gains $49 Million While Bitcoin Sheds $105 Million

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded a sharp $105 million outflow on Tuesday, dragged lower by heavy redemptions from Blackrock’s IBIT. Meanwhile, ether and solana funds attracted fresh capital, while XRP ETFs saw no trading activity. Bitcoin Funds Slide While Ether and Solana See Fresh Inflows A split screen defined Tuesday, Feb. 17’s crypto exchange-traded fund […] Original

Bitcoin price at risk of hitting $50k, Coinbase premium sinks

Bitcoin price remained in a tight range this week, and the waning Coinbase Premium Index points to more downside as institutional demand wanes. Summary Bitcoin price has formed a bearish pennant pattern on the daily chart. The Coinbase Premium Index has remained in the red, a sign of weak demand from the US. Futures open interest has continued falling this month. Bitcoin (BTC) was trading at $67,420 on Wednesday, down modestly from last weekend’s high of over $70,000. It has slumped by double digits from its all-time high of $126,300.…

Bitcoin stays volatile while MUFG says stables work better as money

Bitcoin slips ~2% in 7d as MUFG touts stablecoins’ price-stable payments. Summary TC trades near $68k, with a 7d move of about -2.25%, and a 24h range around $66.7k–$69.1k.​ MUFG’s Hardman says stablecoins better meet money’s role via price stability, fast settlement, and low-cost transfers versus BTC’s higher volatility. Stablecoins, often fiat-pegged, are gaining attention as digital cash and could see higher adoption in payments while BTC remains mainly a store-of-value asset. An analyst at Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group has stated that stablecoins represent a more suitable currency option than…

Stalling Under $70K: Bitcoin Range War Intensifies as Key Technical Signals Clash

Bitcoin is consolidating within a tightening range as momentum signals remain conflicted across time frames. As of Feb. 18, 2026, BTC’s price structure at $67,336 per unit reflects stabilization rather than confirmed directional expansion, with technical indicators reinforcing a cautious, range-bound environment. Bitcoin Chart Outlook On the daily chart, bitcoin’s price remains well below the […] Original

Arthur Hayes predicts AI credit crisis as Bitcoin sounds liquidity alarm

Arthur Hayes believes Bitcoin is signaling that markets are underestimating a coming credit shock. Summary Arthur Hayes argues Bitcoin is signaling a looming credit shock, citing its sharp drop from $126,000 to $60,000 while the Nasdaq remained relatively stable. He estimates AI-driven job losses among knowledge workers could trigger over $500 billion in consumer and mortgage defaults, potentially hitting U.S. bank equity by 13%. Hayes expects a deflationary phase first, followed by aggressive Federal Reserve money printing, which he believes would ultimately push Bitcoin higher. In his latest Substack essay,…

Bitcoin price prediction as Arkham data reveals who controls BTC supply

Bitcoin price is stabilizing after a sharp correction, but on-chain data suggests the real story may lie beneath the surface. Summary Bitcoin consolidates near $68,000 after falling from the mid-$90,000s to $60,000, with the 50-day SMA around $83,000 acting as key resistance. Arkham data shows heavy supply concentration, with Satoshi, major exchanges, BlackRock’s ETF, Strategy, and the U.S. government controlling a significant share of total BTC. Whale inactivity and potential exchange outflows could tighten supply, meaning renewed institutional demand may trigger a sharper upside move. As Bitcoin (BTC) consolidates near…

Abu Dhabi sovereign funds top $1B in Bitcoin ETFs despite fresh outflows

Abu Dhabi-linked sovereign investors held more than $1 billion in U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF exposure at the end of 2025, a milestone that comes as the broader market faces renewed outflows this week. Summary Abu Dhabi-linked sovereign investors held over $1.04 billion in U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs at the end of 2025, according to SEC filings. Mubadala Investment Company and Al Warda Investments disclosed a combined 20.9 million shares in BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF. The milestone comes as Bitcoin ETFs recorded $104.87 million in daily net outflows, signaling short-term selling pressure…