While the bitcoin price struggles to regain its peaks, the network itself shows robust health. The mining difficulty has just recorded its largest increase since 2021, a paradox worth examining.

Bitcoin network activity has fallen nearly 50% since 2021, revealing a sharp drop in on-chain engagement even as market caps climbed.

Ethereum is about to reach a decisive milestone with Glamsterdam, a major update planned for 2026 aimed at deeply transforming the performance, security, and user experience of the network. Between increased scalability, smart wallets, and preparation for the post-quantum era, this evolution could redefine the future of the Ethereum blockchain.

Bitcoin staggers, but institutional capital does not disengage. While crypto has erased nearly 50% from its peaks, US spot ETFs still show $53 billion in cumulative net inflows. A striking contrast with the atmosphere of distrust dominating the market. Behind the recent withdrawals, the figures tell a deeper dynamic: that of a financial instrument that has far exceeded initial projections and is reshaping institutions’ relationship with bitcoin.

Bitcoin plunges and extreme fear dominates the market. However, institutions are quietly accumulating. Should you buy now?

Bitcoin enters a zone of strategic turbulence. Behind the apparent price stabilization, the derivatives market sends a clear signal: professional investors strengthen their defensive positions. The options structure suggests that a return to 60,000 dollars becomes a credible scenario. At the same time, institutional flows contract and US Bitcoin ETFs record net outflows. Between tactical repositioning and capital caution, the market balance is shifting.

Bitcoin miners have no money left. So they promise 30 GW to AI. Problem: only 11 GW actually exist. The rest is air. But it looks nice.

The apparent calm of bitcoin masks growing nervousness. Held below the $70,000 threshold, BTC moves within a technical compression zone while more than $200 million has been liquidated in just 24 hours. Behind this deceptive stability, signals accumulate: lack of convincing rebound, descending highs, and persistent institutional investor outflows. The crypto market holds its breath, suspended at technical levels likely to trigger a more violent move.

The Dollar reaches new heights and crushes the crypto market along the way. Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and XRP collapse despite a rising tech market. Why does this Dollar pressure stifle digital assets?

The Bitcoin options market shows a clear signal: the 40,000 $ put has become the second largest bet before the February 27 expiration, with about 490 million dollars of notional. In other words, some traders are paying dearly for "catastrophe" insurance. Is this a prophecy? Not necessarily. It is often a hedging reflex when the market has just been shaken. Bitcoin currently drifts around 66,000–68,000 $, after a sharp decline from the October highs. In this setting, options look less like a vote on the future and more like a seatbelt fastened at the last moment.

Starboard urges Riot to move faster in using its power capacity for AI and high-performance computing, pointing to sites that could unlock up to $21 billion in value.

February 2026 marks a strategic intensification of competition among centralized exchanges. Between Kraken's exceptional deposit bonus, Binance's loyalty programs, and the aggressive offers of OKX and Bybit EU, users have unprecedented opportunities. Comparative analysis of the four major platforms and their current campaigns.

Tensions are escalating around Nasdaq-listed CEA Industries (BNC), a company closely linked to the Binance ecosystem through its sizable BNB treasury. Binance-affiliated investment firm YZi Labs has publicly accused asset manager 10X Capital of failing to comply with U.S. securities disclosure rules. The allegations surface amid active negotiations over BNC’s asset management structure, turning what began as a regulatory dispute into a broader governance confrontation.

Ethereum is attempting to stabilize after heavy weekend selling, but confirmation of a durable bottom remains elusive. While price action has cooled following Sunday’s drop, the broader market structure still reflects a corrective phase rather than the beginning of a sustained uptrend. Meanwhile, momentum remains subdued, and derivatives positioning suggests the recent bounce was largely driven by short-term reactions rather than fresh accumulation.

Elemental Royalty will let shareholders receive dividends in Tether Gold, providing a digital alternative to traditional cash payouts.

Bitcoin is evolving in a pivotal zone. Below 70,000 dollars, the market is looking for a balance point after several weeks of pressure. A recent analysis highlights the role of investors who entered in the first half of 2024, whose positions concentrated between 60,000 and 69,000 dollars are currently stabilizing prices. Meanwhile, some traders anticipate a move toward 52,000 dollars. Between structural support and risk of breakdown, the short-term trajectory remains uncertain.

Warning signals are multiplying around Solana. While SOL struggles to stabilize above a key technical threshold, derivatives market data show a clear retreat of bullish positions. Meanwhile, on-chain activity is slowing down and network revenues are eroding. As the 80 dollar level, now closely watched by investors, approaches, the question is no longer about a simple technical rebound, but about the very solidity of market support.

Bitcoin ETF flows plunge by $105M. Behind these withdrawals, a surprising dynamic could reshape the crypto market.

Lagarde packing up? The ECB denies it, but the euro is already sweating. Macron wants to place his protégé. The Germans grit their teeth. Atmosphere in Frankfurt.

The digital euro is moving out of the laboratory into concreteness. The European Central Bank now sets a precise schedule: payment service providers will be selected as early as 2026, followed by the launch of a one-year pilot in 2027. After years of studies and consultations, the project reaches an operational milestone. Behind these deadlines lies a global ambition: to sustainably embed the digital euro at the heart of the European payment system and redefine the balance of power in the Eurozone.

The bet "Ethereum on the Stock Market" has just lost its loudest sponsor. Peter Thiel and entities linked to Founders Fund have sold their entire stake in ETHZilla, according to a 13G filing with the SEC.

Tuesday, February 17, 2026, eToro (ETOR) stock closed up about 20%, supported by better-than-expected quarterly results and the still central weight of crypto in its model. Even in a less euphoric market than in 2024, Wall Street liked the message: eToro makes money, and the platform remains a crossroads between crypto and traditional finance.

BlackRock has just launched a new Ethereum ETF promising 82% of staking revenue to investors! But behind this product lie high fees and centralization risks that even worry Vitalik Buterin.

Memecoins were dying. Pump.fun got scared. No more parasitic creators, room for traders. Cashback galore. Volumes soar, millionaires cry. The circus continues.