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XRP faces technical resistance at $1.65 as analysts identify a concerning monthly candlestick pattern. The cryptocurrency trades at $1.48, remaining below its key moving averages while a declining volume indicator suggests distribution. XRP is trading at $1.48, encountering key resistance between…
XRP Faces Key $1.65 Resistance Amid Bearish Signal Warning
XRP faces technical resistance at $1.65 as analysts identify a concerning monthly candlestick pattern. The cryptocurrency trades at $1.48, remaining below its key moving averages while a declining volume indicator suggests distribution. XRP is trading at $1.48, encountering key resistance between $1.48 and $1.65 following a breakdown of prior support. The asset’s price remains below […]
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February 16, 2026 at 7:04 PM
The cryptocurrency STABLE surged 12.72% in 24 hours, reclaiming ground near $0.027. Trading volume soared 148%, indicating strong spot buyer participation, while a classic cup-and-handle pattern suggests a potential bullish breakout if it decisively clears the $0.030 resistance level. Derivatives…
Stable (STABLE) Jumps 12.7% as Volume Surges 148%, Bulls Eye $0.030 Breakout
The cryptocurrency STABLE surged 12.72% in 24 hours, reclaiming ground near $0.027. Trading volume soared 148%, indicating strong spot buyer participation, while a classic cup-and-handle pattern suggests a potential bullish breakout if it decisively clears the $0.030 resistance level. Derivatives data shows a 46.35% jump in Open Interest and a long bias among top Binance […]
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February 16, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Ethereum is testing the crucial $1,800 support level after a series of technical breakdowns and faces pressure from whale activity. Analysts note this level is pivotal, with a hold potentially leading to a relief rally toward $2,650, while a breakdown could see prices fall toward $1,300. Ethereum…
Ethereum Tests $1,800 Support as Whale Bets $41M on Price Drop
Ethereum is testing the crucial $1,800 support level after a series of technical breakdowns and faces pressure from whale activity. Analysts note this level is pivotal, with a hold potentially leading to a relief rally toward $2,650, while a breakdown could see prices fall toward $1,300. Ethereum is at a critical juncture, retesting key price […]
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February 16, 2026 at 5:58 PM
On Feb. 15, 2026, Shiba Inu (SHIB) briefly climbed above $0.000007 before facing a quick rejection. Bitcoin (BTC) led the move, briefly reaching $70,000 then retreating to $68,000. According to CoinGecko data, SHIB shows a near 10% weekly gain but is negative on other time frames (Ed. note: weekly…
Shiba Inu reclaims $0.000007 then rejected; BTC tops $70K then dips — Recovery imminent?!!
On Feb. 15, 2026, Shiba Inu (SHIB) briefly climbed above $0.000007 before facing a quick rejection. Bitcoin (BTC) led the move, briefly reaching $70,000 then retreating to $68,000. According to CoinGecko data, SHIB shows a near 10% weekly gain but is negative on other time frames (Ed. note: weekly rebound of nearly 10%). The token […]
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February 16, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin suggests prediction markets should shift focus from “dopamine” crypto bets to hedging real-world economic risks. He argues this could create price stability tools that eliminate the need for traditional fiat currency. Industry figures like Myriad CEO Loxley…
Vitalik Buterin: Prediction Markets Could Replace Fiat Currency
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin suggests prediction markets should shift focus from “dopamine” crypto bets to hedging real-world economic risks. He argues this could create price stability tools that eliminate the need for traditional fiat currency. Industry figures like Myriad CEO Loxley Fernandes agree, stating hedging transforms markets into “information infrastructure.” Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has […]
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February 16, 2026 at 5:35 PM
Driven by intense retail activity on major Korean exchanges, XRP has recorded nearly $1 billion in 24-hour trading volume, surpassing both Bitcoin and Ethereum in the local market. Data from Kaiko indicates the South Korean Won has become a leading fiat rail for crypto, with altcoins like XRP…
XRP Tops $1B in 24H Volume on Korean Exchanges, Outpacing Bitcoin and Ethereum
Driven by intense retail activity on major Korean exchanges, XRP has recorded nearly $1 billion in 24-hour trading volume, surpassing both Bitcoin and Ethereum in the local market. Data from Kaiko indicates the South Korean Won has become a leading fiat rail for crypto, with altcoins like XRP dominating nearly 80% of exchange volume. This […]
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February 16, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Metaplanet, a publicly-traded Japanese conglomerate, reported a 738% year-over-year revenue surge to approximately $58 million for fiscal 2025. Nearly all revenue came from Bitcoin options trading. Despite an operating profit of around $40 million, the company posted a net loss of $619 million due…
Metaplanet’s Bitcoin Bet: $58M Revenue Surge Marred by $619M Net Loss
Metaplanet, a publicly-traded Japanese conglomerate, reported a 738% year-over-year revenue surge to approximately $58 million for fiscal 2025. Nearly all revenue came from Bitcoin options trading. Despite an operating profit of around $40 million, the company posted a net loss of $619 million due to a large accounting impairment on its Bitcoin holdings, which grew […]
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February 16, 2026 at 4:56 PM
According to filings, Harvard Management Company cut its stake in BlackRock‘s Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) and opened a new position in BlackRock‘s Ethereum ETF. The filings show the moves as a reallocation of the endowment’s digital-asset exposure. It trimmed IBIT holdings from about $443 million to roughly…
Harvard Cuts BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Holding to $265.8M, Buys $86.8M in ETH ETF; Bets on ETH
According to filings, Harvard Management Company cut its stake in BlackRock‘s Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) and opened a new position in BlackRock‘s Ethereum ETF. The filings show the moves as a reallocation of the endowment’s digital-asset exposure. It trimmed IBIT holdings from about $443 million to roughly $266 million. It also added about $87 million to […]
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February 16, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Cryptocurrency platform Nexo will relaunch its services in the United States this Monday after a more than three-year absence. The company cited improved US regulatory clarity as the reason for its return. Its new US operations will offer yield programs, a spot exchange, crypto-backed loans, and a…
Crypto Lender Nexo Relaunches US Services After 3-Year Hiatus, Citing New Regulations
Cryptocurrency platform Nexo will relaunch its services in the United States this Monday after a more than three-year absence. The company cited improved US regulatory clarity as the reason for its return. Its new US operations will offer yield programs, a spot exchange, crypto-backed loans, and a loyalty program through partnerships with licensed US providers, […]
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February 16, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Bitcoin is poised for its worst first-quarter performance since 2018, declining approximately 22% year-to-date. Analysts point to reduced on-chain activity and ETF outflows as indicators of a potential market transition, with historical data suggesting such weak starts can precede extended…
Bitcoin Posts Worst Q1 Since 2018 as 22% Drop Signals Bear Shift
Bitcoin is poised for its worst first-quarter performance since 2018, declining approximately 22% year-to-date. Analysts point to reduced on-chain activity and ETF outflows as indicators of a potential market transition, with historical data suggesting such weak starts can precede extended consolidation phases. Bitcoin is headed for its worst first quarter in eight years, having fallen […]
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February 16, 2026 at 3:55 PM
U.S. sales of previously-owned homes fell sharply in January, dropping 8.4% month-to-month and 4.4% below January 2025, raising alarm about market stability, said Lawrence Yun, chief economist at the National Association of Realtors. According to the report, Yun called the situation “a new housing…
U.S. Home Sales Plunge 8.4% in January, NAR Chief Warns of ‘New Housing Crisis’ South drop
U.S. sales of previously-owned homes fell sharply in January, dropping 8.4% month-to-month and 4.4% below January 2025, raising alarm about market stability, said Lawrence Yun, chief economist at the National Association of Realtors. According to the report, Yun called the situation “a new housing crisis.” The decline was nationwide, with the largest sales falls in […]
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February 16, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Crypto lending platform Nexo has announced its return to the U.S. market with a suite of products powered by Bakkt’s trading infrastructure. This relaunch follows a $45 million settlement with the SEC in 2023 over its unregistered retail lending product and a period where the company phased out its…
Nexo Returns to US Market After SEC Settlement, Partners With Bakkt
Crypto lending platform Nexo has announced its return to the U.S. market with a suite of products powered by Bakkt’s trading infrastructure. This relaunch follows a $45 million settlement with the SEC in 2023 over its unregistered retail lending product and a period where the company phased out its U.S. services. Nexo, which manages $11 […]
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February 16, 2026 at 3:34 PM
Democratic Senators Elizabeth Warren and Andy Kim have urged a U.S. Treasury review of a $500 million foreign investment in World Liberty Financial (WLFI), citing national security concerns. They want the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States to determine if the deal, linked to…
U.S. Senators Urge Security Review of $500M Foreign Investment Tied to Trump-Linked Firm
Democratic Senators Elizabeth Warren and Andy Kim have urged a U.S. Treasury review of a $500 million foreign investment in World Liberty Financial (WLFI), citing national security concerns. They want the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States to determine if the deal, linked to Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s investment vehicle, poses […]
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February 16, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Bittensor (TAO) is consolidating after strong weekly gains, last trading at $187.27. The token broke above a key descending trendline, shifting its short-term structure to bullish as it tests resistance near $190-$200. Concurrently, a new listing on the Upbit exchange has expanded global trading…
TAO Price Consolidates After Breakout; Upbit Listing Fuels Liquidity.
Bittensor (TAO) is consolidating after strong weekly gains, last trading at $187.27. The token broke above a key descending trendline, shifting its short-term structure to bullish as it tests resistance near $190-$200. Concurrently, a new listing on the Upbit exchange has expanded global trading access and liquidity for the asset. Bittensor (TAO) is consolidating after […]
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February 16, 2026 at 2:54 PM
Rashad Hajiyev predicts gold could reach $7,000–$8,000 and silver $230–$260 by May–June 2026, citing a final parabolic surge in a three-year advancing cycle that began in October 2023. He links the forecast to pressure on the U.S. dollar index futures, saying a breakdown of an 18-year support would…
Gold Could Hit $7-8K, Silver $230-350 as Metals Surge into Parabolic Run if Dollar Breaks.
Rashad Hajiyev predicts gold could reach $7,000–$8,000 and silver $230–$260 by May–June 2026, citing a final parabolic surge in a three-year advancing cycle that began in October 2023. He links the forecast to pressure on the U.S. dollar index futures, saying a breakdown of an 18-year support would accelerate metals higher. He tweeted “My gold […]
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February 16, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Billionaire investor Ray Dalio warns the post-World War II global order has broken down, entering a “law of the jungle” phase defined by power struggles. This environment of geopolitical and monetary stress is leading crypto advocates to renew the case for Bitcoin and other apolitical assets…
Dalio: “Law of the Jungle” World Order Boosts Case for Apolitical Assets Like Bitcoin
Billionaire investor Ray Dalio warns the post-World War II global order has broken down, entering a “law of the jungle” phase defined by power struggles. This environment of geopolitical and monetary stress is leading crypto advocates to renew the case for Bitcoin and other apolitical assets designed to operate outside state control. Ray Dalio stated […]
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February 16, 2026 at 2:32 PM
Humanity Protocol’s H token surged 12% on February 16th, trading near $0.2206 with volume spiking 48% to $112 million. The rally pushed its market cap toward $530 million. Technical analysis shows the token testing a key resistance level at $0.25234, shaped by an inverse head-and-shoulders pattern.…
Humanity Protocol Surges 12% to $0.22 as Trading Volume Spikes; Eyes Key Breakout
Humanity Protocol’s H token surged 12% on February 16th, trading near $0.2206 with volume spiking 48% to $112 million. The rally pushed its market cap toward $530 million. Technical analysis shows the token testing a key resistance level at $0.25234, shaped by an inverse head-and-shoulders pattern. Major exchange traders hold a bullish bias, but negative […]
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February 16, 2026 at 2:03 PM
The Aave protocol’s monthly token buybacks have exceeded $6 million, signaling a new level of protocol-driven demand. This fundamental strength coincides with the AAVE price testing a crucial support zone between $105 and $120 after a significant correction. Analysts note that a successful defense…
Aave Hits $6M Monthly Buyback Milestone Amid Key Price Support Test
The Aave protocol’s monthly token buybacks have exceeded $6 million, signaling a new level of protocol-driven demand. This fundamental strength coincides with the AAVE price testing a crucial support zone between $105 and $120 after a significant correction. Analysts note that a successful defense of this level could be key for a potential market recovery. […]
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February 16, 2026 at 1:52 PM
Over the weekend, Bitcoin briefly reclaimed $70,000 before slipping back toward $68,000, while the AI agent token Pippin reached a new all-time high of $0.7593 on Feb. 15, 2026. Data shows the move accompanied strong short-term gains for the token. CoinGecko data shows the token rose 6.2% in 24…
Pippin Soars to $0.7593 ATH as BTC Briefly Hits $70K; Rally Raises Correction Fears Today?
Over the weekend, Bitcoin briefly reclaimed $70,000 before slipping back toward $68,000, while the AI agent token Pippin reached a new all-time high of $0.7593 on Feb. 15, 2026. Data shows the move accompanied strong short-term gains for the token. CoinGecko data shows the token rose 6.2% in 24 hours and 148.4% last week. It […]
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February 16, 2026 at 1:48 PM
While Bitcoin remains rangebound below $71,000, several altcoins have posted double-digit weekly gains. Zcash, Pepe, Bittensor, and Aster led the top 50 crypto assets, with gains between 18.5% and 24.1%. Analysts attribute the selective rotation to improved macro sentiment and targeted narratives.…
Altcoins Like Zcash, Pepe Rally Double Digits as Bitcoin Stalls Near $70K
While Bitcoin remains rangebound below $71,000, several altcoins have posted double-digit weekly gains. Zcash, Pepe, Bittensor, and Aster led the top 50 crypto assets, with gains between 18.5% and 24.1%. Analysts attribute the selective rotation to improved macro sentiment and targeted narratives. However, these assets remain far below their all-time highs, and market predictors assign […]
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February 16, 2026 at 1:27 PM
The cryptocurrency Movement (MOVE) showed a minor 0.68% price increase over 24 hours, but a nearly 12% jump in Open Interest suggested heightened speculation. On-chain data, however, revealed persistently negative funding rates and metrics indicating holders may be preparing to sell, casting doubt…
Movement Token’s Minor Price Bump Hides Widespread Bearish Signals From On-Chain Data
The cryptocurrency Movement (MOVE) showed a minor 0.68% price increase over 24 hours, but a nearly 12% jump in Open Interest suggested heightened speculation. On-chain data, however, revealed persistently negative funding rates and metrics indicating holders may be preparing to sell, casting doubt on the sustainability of any price bounce. The altcoin Movement (MOVE) saw […]
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February 16, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Dogecoin is testing a critical long-term support zone between $0.09 and $0.10, a level that could determine its next major price movement. Weekly momentum indicators like the RSI and MACD remain weak and bearish, despite early signals of seller exhaustion. Traders are closely monitoring the $0.08…
Dogecoin Tests Critical $0.10 Level Amid Bearish Market Signals
Dogecoin is testing a critical long-term support zone between $0.09 and $0.10, a level that could determine its next major price movement. Weekly momentum indicators like the RSI and MACD remain weak and bearish, despite early signals of seller exhaustion. Traders are closely monitoring the $0.08 to $0.13 trading range, as a breakout could potentially […]
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February 16, 2026 at 12:51 PM
The cryptocurrency market entered renewed stress on Feb. 16, 2026, as investors reacted to a sharp pullback that erased gains accumulated since last year’s presidential election. Bitcoin traded near $69,000 while market sentiment plunged into extreme fear, prompting heavier selling. According to…
Crypto Fear Surges as BTC Tests $69K; 15 Altcoins Gain Quiet Momentum Among Retail Today!!
The cryptocurrency market entered renewed stress on Feb. 16, 2026, as investors reacted to a sharp pullback that erased gains accumulated since last year’s presidential election. Bitcoin traded near $69,000 while market sentiment plunged into extreme fear, prompting heavier selling. According to CryptosRUs, the Crypto Fear & Greed Index dropped to one of its lowest […]
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February 16, 2026 at 12:47 PM
Japanese public company Metaplanet reported a 738% surge in annual revenue to $58 million after pivoting to a Bitcoin-centric business model. The firm’s Bitcoin operations, launched in late 2024, now generate roughly 95% of its income, though it posted a net loss of $619 million due to accounting…
Metaplanet’s Bitcoin Pivot Fuels 738% Revenue Surge But Not Profit
Japanese public company Metaplanet reported a 738% surge in annual revenue to $58 million after pivoting to a Bitcoin-centric business model. The firm’s Bitcoin operations, launched in late 2024, now generate roughly 95% of its income, though it posted a net loss of $619 million due to accounting for Bitcoin price declines on its substantial […]
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February 16, 2026 at 12:25 PM
Deutsche Bank said in a recent client note that the US dollar has “lost its exceptionalism.” According to George Saravelos, the bank’s Global Head of FX Research, the dollar no longer reliably acts as a safe haven. “It is often taken as fact that the dollar is a safe-haven: it rallies during…
Deutsche Bank: US dollar ‘lost its exceptionalism’ as AI tech spend erodes safe-haven risk
Deutsche Bank said in a recent client note that the US dollar has “lost its exceptionalism.” According to George Saravelos, the bank’s Global Head of FX Research, the dollar no longer reliably acts as a safe haven. “It is often taken as fact that the dollar is a safe-haven: it rallies during risk-aversion. A simple […]
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February 16, 2026 at 11:41 AM