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How options volatility, macro FUD, and market sentiment could make or break Bitcoin.

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Fidelity's director of global macro says bitcoin's drop to $60,000 likely marked the floor of its current cycle, setting the stage for a future bull market and a potential push toward new highs.

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A U.S. judge sentenced Ramil Ventura Palafox, founder of Praetorian Group International (PGI), to 20 years in prison for a PGI Bitcoin Ponzi scheme, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. He was convicted of wire fraud and money laundering after PGI raised about $201 million from more than 90,000 investors.

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Binance's full integration of RLUSD on the XRP Ledger marks a pivotal step in Ripple's push to turn its stablecoin into a cross‑chain liquidity rail.

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Public remarks from the firm's leadership indicate that a V-shaped recovery is unlikely; instead, the base case is a consolidation phase followed by gradual upside. crypto-s-long-term-outlook” target=”_blank” rel=”nofollow noopener”>As reported by CoinDesk, its asset-management head characterized the latest selloff as “healthy deleveraging,” with infrastructure growth and institutional adoption underpinning the longer-term outlook (https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/02/14/galaxy-s-steve-kurz-sees-great-convergence-driving-crypto-s-long-term-outlook).

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Robert Kiyosaki says he would choose bitcoin over gold if forced to choose a single asset, citing its fixed supply, while projecting major upside for silver and warning that fiat currency is losing purchasing power.

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As of February 14, 2026, Zhu Su, co-founder of Three Arrows Capital (3AC), signaled that cryptocurrencies could outpace Big Tech over the next few years. The remark centers on the Magnificent Seven stocks and the prospect that crypto's adoption cycle may accelerate amid evolving policy and market structure.

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The cryptocurrency market has started the week on a positive note, posting a 3.66% increase in total market capitalization to $2.36 trillion over the past 24 hours. Leading the recovery, Bitcoin surged above the $70,000 mark during the weekend, while Ethereum maintained strength above $2,000.

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Bitcoin price has climbed back toward the $70,000 level after a softer-than-expected U.S. inflation report eased investor concerns and revived risk appetite across global markets. The improved macroeconomic outlook has fueled a broader crypto market recovery, pushing total market capitalization up 1.55% in the last 24 hours to $2.4 trillion.

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MSTR stock surged nearly 9% in after-hours trading on Friday as Bitcoin approached the $70,000 mark, fueled by softer-than-expected U.S. inflation data. The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report showed inflation cooling to 2.4%, the lowest level in four years, with consumer prices rising just 0.2% month-over-month.

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Bitcoin price rebounded above the $70,000 level today, offering short-term relief to investors after weeks of heavy losses. Despite the recovery, BTC remains down 27.9% over the past month, reflecting ongoing volatility in the broader crypto market.

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The CEO of Praetorian Group International has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for running a global bitcoin Ponzi scheme that defrauded more than 90,000 investors of over $201 million. Deceptive Trading Promises A U.S.

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A key valuation indicator today places bitcoin at an unprecedented level since March 2023, a period when BTC traded around 20,000 dollars. After several months of correction following its last all-time high, the market shows a reading rarely seen during the cycle.

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The PancakeSwap V2 pool for OCAUSDC on BSC was exploited in a suspicious transaction detected today. The attack resulted in the loss of almost $500,000 worth of USDC market, drained in a single transaction.

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Optimizing trading software requires eliminating database lookups and simplifying computations for speed and efficiency. Custom silicon is challenging in high-frequency trading due to rapid algorithm changes.

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The crypto market in 2025 was a paradox, being both the best and worst year, reflecting mixed investor sentiments. A predictable maturity curve is emerging in the crypto market, indicating a shift towards rationality.

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The current market landscape for Bitcoin remains largely bearish following a net 2.41% loss over the past week. While Bitcoin is presently stabilizing around $68,000, the digital asset remains about 46% off its all-time high ($126,100) recorded in late 2025.

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Aggregated data shows rising long and short positions as traders await market direction

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As the week unfolds, the cryptocurrency market has seen a slight recovery, with Dogecoin, Solana, and Cardano experiencing minor surges. The market capitalization has increased by 3.66% in the last 24 hours to reach 2.36 trillion.

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Robert Mitchnick reports minimal IBIT redemptions during recent Bitcoin price swings

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Open-source toolkit allows AI systems to send and receive bitcoin without human intervention or APIs

 

On Feb. 13, 2026, Tomasz Stańczak said he will step down as co-executive director of the Ethereum Foundation, with Bastian Aue taking over the role, as reported by The Block

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Litecoin finished strong yesterday. The cryptocurrency pushed right up against the $57 resistance mark, and bulls think they can break through.

 

Analysis reveals cryptocurrency captures minimal share of $100 trillion asset landscape despite growth

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Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood argues that Bitcoin is not only a hedge against inflation, but also a hedge against rapid deflation caused by technological acceleration. Cathie Wood spoke with Anthony Pompliano at Bitcoin Investor Week to discuss a myriad of different economic topics.