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Bitcoin open-source engineer Matt Corallo pushed back on claims that Bitcoin developers are “sleepwalking” on quantum risk, arguing instead that a practical post-quantum roadmap is already taking shape and may be simpler than critics suggest. Speaking on the Unchained podcast episode published Feb.

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Bitcoin is trading at $66,304 at 8:45 a.m. EST on Feb. 23, 2026, carving out a consolidation range after a violent macro unwind. The market is stabilizing, but the broader structure remains technically fragile unless key resistance levels are reclaimed with conviction.

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Michael Saylor's quiet hint this weekend put a spotlight on a methodical habit that has quietly shaped corporate crypto moves for years. Related Reading: XRP Flashes Rare On-Chain Signal That Once Preceded 114% Gains Michael Saylor posted a chart with the caption “The Orange Century,” and through that single image he signaled what many traders already suspected: the company he chairs is poised to make another buy.

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The Ethereum price has bounced back above $1,900 after a sharp drop, but the bigger picture still looks fragile. The recovery has been quick, yet it hasn't changed the overall structure of the chart. At the same time, whale activity and price positioning suggest the market isn't out of danger yet.

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Institutional investors just sold an overall total of $288 million in Bitcoin and crypto assets in one week, according to a new update from Coinshares. The outflows mark the fifth consecutive week of selling, bringing cumulative year-to-date outflows to $4 billion. Bitcoin drove the bulk of the selling with $215 million in outflows.

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Tom Lee's Ethereum-focused firm continues buying into the crypto market weakness, now 4.42 million ETH tokens, or about 3.66 percent of the total supply.

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The meme coin market retreated after Bitcoin slid nearly 3% to trade just below $67,000 on Monday. The decline was after 434 million in liquidated long positions and new macro uncertainty.

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Bitcoin Magazine Strategy (MSTR) Makes 100th Bitcoin Purchase, Adds 592 BTC as Bitcoin Price Falls Strategy completed its 100th Bitcoin purchase since 2020, acquiring 592 BTC for $39.8M at an average of $67,286 per coin. Strategy (MSTR) Makes 100th Bitcoin Purchase, Adds 592 BTC as Bitcoin Price Falls Micah Zimmerman.

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Strategy Inc.'s Bitcoin acquisition underscores the growing trend of corporate investment in digital assets, influencing market dynamics. Strategy acquires 592 Bitcoin at over $67,000.

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Strategy, previously MicroStrategy, has made its ninth consecutive weekly Bitcoin purchase, marking the company's 100th purchase. This latest purchase comes as BTC struggles, recently crashing below the psychological $67,000 level.

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BNB has fallen 4% in a day, trading at $597, while 24-hour trading volume has surged 40%. The 24-hour liquidation has reached $2.17 million, the majority of which were long positions.

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Strategy bought 592 Bitcoin for $39.8 million in its 100th purchase, lifting holdings to 717,722 BTC.

 

Despite a 30% drop over the past month, technical and on-chain data suggest XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) may be nearing a potential rebound zone. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Market Cap 7-Day Trend XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.41 $86.2 billion -6.3% Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $66,273.24 $1.32 trillion -5.3% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $1,920.41 $231.8 billion -4.9% Trader Notes: XRP has followed what trader Charting Guy described as a textbook Fibonacci structure.

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Salinas has previously said he has 70% of his liquid assets in bitcoin.

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XRP price has entered a critical phase after falling more than 5% in the past 24 hours and confirming a bearish head-and-shoulders breakdown on the 8-hour chart.

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Strategy beefs up its bitcoin stash with a $39.8 million buy while the market catches its breath. In a move that leaves little doubt about its devotion to bitcoin (BTC) as a core holding, Strategy—formerly known as Microstrategy—picked up another 592 BTC at an average price of about $67,286 per coin, shelling out roughly $39.

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Led by Executive Chairman Michael Saylor, the company now holds 717,722 bitcoin, purchased at an average price of $76,020 per coin, for a total of $54.56 billion.

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Daily transactions on XRP Ledger have surged 40% to 2.5 million, even as XRP's price trades sideways & data flashes capitulation signs.

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The company's total holdings were bought for over $54.5 billion - the current valuation is a lot less.

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TL;DR: Bitcoin dropped to a 17-day low after touching $64,300 following the opening of futures markets, triggering millions in liquidations. Altcoins such as SOL, HYPE and BCH posted losses of up to 6%; total market capitalization shed more than $60 billion.

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Bitcoin search interest in the United States is finally climbing back toward its 2021 highs. The move comes even as Bitcoin trades in the mid-$60,000s after topping $126,000 in October 2025.

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The mounting unrealized losses of Bitmine shareholders and Ether's 60% decline are signaling a critical inflection point that may define Ether's medium-term momentum, analysts said.

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In 2026, Nigeria is pioneering clear digital assets regulatory frameworks. Here is a breakdown of its recent tax laws and its implication for Bitcoin and the landscape.

 

Investors are watching closely as Strategy bitcoin activity signals another bold move in the middle of a volatile market cycle. Strategy Chairman Michael Saylor has hinted that the firm is preparing its 100th Bitcoin acquisition, underscoring its commitment to an aggressive treasury reserve policy that began nearly six years ago. The latest move comes during a pronounced downturn, as the company continues buying even while its vast position sits roughly $12.4 billion underwater.

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Strategy's holdings account for more than 3.4% of the total 21 million bitcoin supply — worth around $47.5 billion.