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Bitcoin remains locked in a strengthening bear market as volatility spikes and liquidity weakens, signaling deeper downside risk ahead, according to on-chain analyst Willy Woo. Willy Woo Warns Bitcoin Bear Market Is Strengthening Market analysts are signaling caution in the digital asset sector as volatility accelerates. On Feb.

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Bitcoin's Sharpe Ratio fell to -38 levels last witnessed during major cycle bottoms.

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XRP extends losses as strong US jobless claims curb Fed rate cut bets, weighing on ETF flows, while $1.0 support and $2.5 medium-term target stay in focus.

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Bitcoin's price action is struggling with bearish corrections, repeatedly failing to close daily trading sessions above $70,000. As it stands, Bitcoin is now moving in a tight range below $70,000, and crypto analysts are undecided on its next direction.

 

A staggering $117 million worth of XRP has just shifted hands on the Ripple blockchain in a transaction that has left even seasoned crypto watchers wondering about the wallets involved.

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Something strange is happening inside Bitcoin as prices stagnate between $60K and $70K.

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TL;DR: Ether consolidates in a technical triangle pattern following a severe market correction. Analysts identify an “Expanding Diagonal” structure with long-term price targets. Support at $1,800 remains firm while the RSI shows early signs of recovery.

 

Few cryptocurrencies spark as much debate as XRP. Critics across the crypto and decentralized finance (DeFi) space argue that XRP lacks real utility and functions primarily as a speculative digital asset.

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Economist and longtime Bitcoin critic Peter Schiff has renewed his bearish outlook on Bitcoin, warning that the cryptocurrency could fall to $20,000 if it loses critical support near the $50,000 level. His comments come as global markets react to escalating geopolitical tensions, including reports that the United States military is preparing potential strike options against Iran.

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Coinbase is expanding crypto-backed loans, adding XRP, DOGE, ADA, and LTC as collateral and unlocking up to $100,000 in USDC borrowing, accelerating digital asset utility as onchain lending demand surges. Coinbase's Loan Expansion Turns XRP, ADA, DOGE & LTC Into Liquid Assets Crypto lending services are expanding as digital assets gain broader financial utility.

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Bitcoin (BTC) regained stability on Thursday, holding above the crucial $67,000 level after briefly dipping below $66,000 during early U.S. trading. The worlds largest cryptocurrency was recently trading near $67,238, marking a modest 1% gain over the past 24 hours.

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Eric Trump has doubled down on his bold $1 million bitcoin price prediction, reaffirming his long-term bullish stance on the worlds largest cryptocurrency during the World Financial Forum held at Mar-a-Lago. Speaking in an interview with CNBC, President Donald Trumps younger son described bitcoin as one of the best-performing asset classes of the past decade and emphasized his continued confidence in the crypto market.

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TL;DR: Bitcoin stabilizes in a narrow price margin following a severe market downturn. Crypto hedge funds prioritize capital preservation and increase their cash reserves. Institutional investors rotate into crypto-linked equities while awaiting macro signals.

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While buying interest in Ethereum may be losing momentum, the staking ecosystem has been experiencing significant growth over the past few months. Following a period of steady rise, the quantity of ETH locked away in staking contracts has reached a critical landmark that could impact its market outlook.

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The crypto analyst who warned Solana (SOL) traders to sell near the cycle top at $250 is back with a new outlook after the market validated his earlier call. Crypto Patel says the decline in SOL's price following his $200-$250 exit zone has now created the conditions for a new long-term opportunity, but only if another key level gives way.

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U.S.-based spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs together saw $175.1 million in outflows, led by BlackRock and Fidelity funds in both. Spot Solana ETFs recorded $2.40 million in inflows, while XRP ETFs posted $2.21 million in outflows.

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Ledn successfully issued a historic bond worth $188 million that was collateralized by loans backed by Bitcoin. The bond issuance consisted of two tranches, with one being investment grade and priced above the benchmark rate.

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UAE-linked mining operations hold $453.6 million in bitcoin with $344 million in unrealized profit. The Royal Group retains most of its mined BTC and has not moved funds in four months.

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Bitcoin's pullback is drawing steady accumulation from small holders, who have added over 1% BTC since the October.

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Few cryptocurrencies are as polarizing as XRP. Critics across the crypto and DeFi ecosystem often claim XRP has no real utility.

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Neel Kashkari, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, delivered sharp criticism of cryptocurrencies during the 2026 Midwest Economic Outlook Summit in Fargo, North Dakota, arguing that digital assets like bitcoin and stablecoins have yet to demonstrate meaningful real-world utility. Speaking to attendees, Kashkari contrasted the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) tools with what he described as the limited practical use of crypto.

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From tech stocks to crypto: Is AI driving the next big rotation?

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the ethereum foundation has established a new Platform team to unify Ethereum's layer 1 (L1) and Layer 2 (L2) into a coherent platform. As reported by Foresight News via Bitget, the announcement was made on February 17, 2026.

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Robinhoods (NASDAQ: HOOD) new blockchain initiative is gaining early traction, with its testnet recording four million transactions within the first week of going live. CEO Vlad Tenev shared the milestone on X, highlighting strong developer activity on the Robinhood Chain, a layer-2 (L2) network focused on tokenization, real-world assets (RWAs), and on-chain financial services.

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As reported by CoinDesk, the United Arab Emirates is sitting on an estimated $344 million in unrealized profit from 6,782 bitcoin produced via mining, valued around $454 million at recent prices. The figures reflect current valuation and exclude energy costs, and the profit remains non-cash and price-dependent.