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The global crypto market is back under pressure as expectations grow that the Bank of Japan could raise interest rates to 1% in April 2026. Bank of America warns that tighter policy in Japan may reduce global liquidity and trigger another sharp Bitcoin sell-off, similar to the 3% drop seen after January's hike.

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Ethereum spot ETFs recorded $10.26 million in net inflows on February 13, breaking a two-day outflow streak that saw $242.28 million in redemptions. Grayscale's mini ETH trust led flows with $14.51 million, followed by VanEck's ETHV at $3.

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Binance has completed a major treasury shift by converting its entire $1 billion Secure Asset Fund for Users (SAFU) into Bitcoin. The exchange purchased 4,545 BTC in its final transaction, bringing the total SAFU holdings to 15,000 BTC. At a Bitcoin price of $67,000, the reserve is worth just over $1 billion.

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XRP drew fresh buying interest after U.S. inflation data came in softer than expected, with January CPI rising 0.2% month over month and annual inflation easing to 2.4%. After an initial 0.95% dip, the token rebounded 3.76% and hit a peak at $1.422 at press time.

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Bitcoin's price is at a critical inflection point right now.

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Blockchain analytics firm says BTC remains 25% above ultimate bottom with months of consolidation ahead

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Bitcoin's security gets a major upgrade push. The BIP-360 proposal grabbed serious attention on February 14, 2026, and it's all about protecting Bitcoin from quantum computers that could crack today's crypto systems.

 

Bastian Aue assumes leadership alongside Hsiao-Wei Wang as Stańczak transitions in February 2026

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Risk of quantum computing continues to hover over everyone's minds.

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As the crypto market recovers, Solana (SOL) has bounced from a major level trendline and momentarily reclaimed a key horizontal level. Some analysts have signaled that a retest of a crucial short-term resistance could be coming, while others have warned that a breakdown to new lows remains possible.

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Data shows the Bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have seen their monthly average netflows in the red zone for most of the last 90 days.

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Binance has completed a $1 billion shift of its SAFU reserves into bitcoin, consolidating 15,000 BTC in a decisive move that strengthens its long-term commitment to the world's largest cryptocurrency as a core reserve asset.

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As Bitcoin (BTC) trades roughly 50% below its all‑time high, investors are once again asking the familiar question: how long does recovery usually take? Market analyst Sam Daodu believes history offers valuable clues.

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XRP rebounds as softer US CPI lifts Fed rate cut bets and ETF inflows hit $7.65M, supporting a $2.5 medium-term target despite $1.0 risk.

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Binance just bought Bitcoin. The world's biggest crypto exchange dropped $300 million worth of the digital currency into its emergency fund, pushing total Bitcoin reserves to 10,455 coins.

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Bitcoin will become “more valuable than ever” after deflation stops covering “up the impact" on the US dollar, according to Bitcoin entrepreneur Anthony Pompliano.

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On Friday, the financial division of Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), known as Truth Social Funds, filed a registration statement with the SEC for two new exchange-traded funds in partnership with Crypto.com.

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Investors perceive Bitcoin as having value because of its scarcity. Despite its nerve-wracking volatility, Bitcoin's historical performance is unbelievable.

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Even as Bitcoin (BTC) struggles with weak price performance and heightened volatility over the past month, Brazil's House of Representatives is signaling a markedly different long‑term outlook. Lawmakers are once again exploring the creation of a national Bitcoin reserve that could eventually hold as many as 1 million BTC.

 

On-chain data shows the Bitcoin Net Unrealized Profit/Loss (NUPL) has plunged recently. Here's what this could mean for the cryptocurrency.

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AI is arriving on Ethereum. Vitalik Buterin is pushing hard for smart contracts to integrate this technology by 2026, but experts remain divided on the risks.

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Bitcoin continues to struggle below the $70,000 level, with repeated attempts to regain upward momentum meeting persistent selling pressure. The inability to sustain rallies has kept market sentiment cautious, and several analysts are increasingly warning that a deeper correction below $60,000 remains possible if current conditions persist.

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Ripple pushes the Federal Reserve to modernize payment account rules to support stablecoin issuers, arguing targeted reforms could strengthen dollar dominance, reduce systemic risk and accelerate compliant digital asset integration into U.S. financial infrastructure.

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A US Army veteran and XRP community influencer has drawn attention with a bold prediction: he believes XRP could overtake Bitcoin as the top cryptocurrency within six years. Related Reading: Calm Down: Ethereum Has Survived 8 Major 50% Falls, Lee Reminds Investors His comments come amid a period of market turbulence that has seen Bitcoin's value slide and XRP's price fluctuate.

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XRP continues to face persistent selling pressure, with price action showing limited momentum as broader crypto market conditions remain fragile. The token has struggled to establish a clear recovery trend, reflecting cautious investor sentiment and subdued speculative activity.