Summary Bitcoin briefly dropped below $64.5k, erasing weekend gains and sending the Crypto Fear & Greed Index back into extreme fear. Around 140k traders were liquidated, with total wrecked positions nearing $500M; the largest single hit was a $61.5M BTC long on HTX’s BTC/USDT pair. Machi Big Brother was partially liquidated on his ETH longs…
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…
Benchmark cut Metaplanet’s target after BTC-driven losses despite stronger BTC income. Summary Benchmark trimmed its Metaplanet target from ¥2,400 to ¥1,100 while reiterating a buy view. Metaplanet booked a sizeable net loss on late‑2025 BTC price declines despite higher BTC income revenues. Shares trade near post‑April 2024 BTC‑treasury lows as large holders sit on deep…
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…
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…
The global crypto market tanked 4.5% to $2.29 trillion on Monday amid Trump’s latest round of global tariffs and concerns over geopolitical tensions. Summary The total crypto market capitalization fell by 4.5% on Monday. Trump’s latest global tariff threats have rattled investor sentiment. Rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran have dampened investor appetite for…
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…
Crypto prices today (Feb. 23): SOL, HYPE, ZEC decline sharply as BTC falls below $65K
Bitcoin price prediction favors a retest of the $60,000 level after losing $65,000 support amid macro tensions and weakening sentiment. Summary BTC is down 27% in 30 days and has posted five straight monthly declines. $65K support has broken, putting $60K in focus. CME futures positioning shows large traders reducing short exposure. Bitcoin was trading…
XRP Ledger launches permissioned DEX, Strategy purchases $168M Bitcoin, Animoca secures Dubai license | Weekly recap
