Tokenized securities are classified as securities under current regulatory frameworks. The SEC's dual role in enforcement and policy is crucial for understanding its operations. Tokenization can enhance trading efficiency through modern technology.
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Since the start of the year, Litecoin’s price has fallen by almost a third of its January open, tumbling massively and briefly trading around $45 in early February. The prolonged pullback has kept sentiment quiet, but Litecoin’s price is now back to stabilizing around $53. A recent technical analysis shared on X by crypto analyst Jonathan Carter shows that a triangle support defense is currently playing out for Litecoin. Technical analysis of Litecoin’s price chart shows a descending triangle that has been developing for several years on the weekly timeframe. Right now, Litecoin is trading close to the triangle support, and the reaction at this support will determine whether Litecoin could launch to $285. Descending Triangle Support Faces Major Test The weekly chart shows Litecoin locked inside a large descending triangle structure, with a downward-sloping resistance trendline that has rejected rallies since its 2021 peak at $410. Each subsequent rally has printed lower highs, and this has led to a long-term compression pattern. Related Reading: Litecoin Closes Bullish — $57 Break Could Ignite Next Leg Up Now, the price is sitting near the lower border of the formation, around $55-$45. This area is important because it has always attracted buyers, and Litecoin has never traded below this level since August 2020. Carter noted that Litecoin is attempting to bounce from this lower border, with bulls stepping in as trading volume begins to increase.If this level continues to hold, it would strengthen the case that there is a return to bullish momentum. The Five Major Levels On The Path Higher The bullish outlook is that Litecoin is about to keep trending upwards after recently bouncing on the support. The most recent weekly candlesticks have been a reversal in nature, with a doji candlestick with last week’s candle, which is a reversal candlestick. That formation came after five consecutive weekly red closes, and this makes last week’s candle particularly notable, as it hints at potential exhaustion from sellers and the early stages of a trend change. Related Reading: Why Litecoin Price Going To $2,000 Is Not A Fantasy, But Market Cap Math If Litecoin sustains a bounce from the triangle’s base, then there is a sequence of important resistance levels that could shape the recovery. Carter noted various upside checkpoints in between and $285 as the ultimate price target. The first checkpoint sits around $63, a price level that acted as a pivot area throughout 2025. Clearing this level on a weekly basis would likely change the short-term momentum in favor of buyers. Above that, there is another resistance around $85 that could slow the advance. The next mid-range targets are $115 and the 2025 swing high around $140. A move through these levels would point to a bullish structure where Litecoin returns to price levels not seen since the 2021/2022 cycle. In this case, the price targets are around $180, and the final and most ambitious level on the chart is $285. However, this is still below the long-standing Litecoin all-time high of $410 in May 2021. Featured Image from iStock, chart from Tradingview.com
Bitcoin (BTC) price has dropped 1.4% in the past 24 hours to trade at $66,414 on Thursday February 19, 2026. Massive liquidations persist, wiping out $201 million in the last 24 hours, with Bitcoin liquidations accounting for $58.98. The flagship coin has also revisted levels last seen in April 2025, just before it hit a …
Shifts in Bitcoin trading dynamics hint at a potential market reversal amid changing investor sentiment
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"More to come," was the main message coming out of the third meeting between crypto and banking groups at the White House.
Economist and longtime Bitcoin (BTC) critic Peter Schiff has issued a fresh warning to cryptocurrency investors, arguing that the world’s largest digital asset could face a steep decline if a key price level fails. Schiff Predicts 84% Bitcoin Crash In a Thursday social media post on X, Schiff said that a break below $50,000 would likely open the door to a much deeper selloff. “If Bitcoin breaks $50K, which looks likely, it seems highly likely it will at least test $20K,” he wrote. Related Reading: Revealed: The Biggest Bitcoin Holders Of 2026, According To Arkham Data A drop to that level, he noted, would represent an 84% fall from Bitcoin’s all‑time high of $126,000 reached last October. While acknowledging that Bitcoin has experienced similar collapses in the past, Schiff argued that the current environment is different. He pointed to what he described as unprecedented hype, higher leverage in the system, greater institutional ownership and a much larger overall market capitalization. “Sell Bitcoin now!” he urged. BTC ‘Not Fit’ As Reserve Asset Schiff, who has long championed gold as a superior store of value, has repeatedly questioned Bitcoin’s role in the global financial system. In a previous interview, he said BTC is unsuitable as a reserve asset for central banks, contending that its volatility would make it impractical to hold in large quantities without causing market instability. Related Reading: Goldman Sachs CEO Says US Must Codify How Crypto ‘Will Operate’ According to Schiff, although some sovereign wealth funds and governments have taken limited positions in Bitcoin‑related products, those allocations remain small and are often motivated by performance pressure rather than deep conviction. He has also expressed skepticism about the durability of institutional demand. Schiff predicted that professional investors’ interest in Bitcoin could wane over time and warned that more recent entrants to the market may ultimately suffer losses if prices retreat sharply. At the time of writing, the leading cryptocurrency is trading at $66,900, with the largest resistance level at $70,000 and support floors at $65,800 and $62,800, limiting additional losses in the near term. Featured image from OpenArt, chart from TradingView.com
Inflation is projected to reach 4% by the end of the year, driven by current economic trends. The trajectory of inflation is upward, suggesting ongoing economic pressures. Labor market issues are more about mismatches than a slowdown in demand.
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XRP is attracting institutional money and a burst of bullish positioning, even as much of the crypto industry remains stuck in a risk-off tape. According to a CoinShares report, XRP is the best-performing crypto token this year, attracting around $150 million in fresh capital, while Bitcoin and Ethereum have registered cumulative outflows of around $1.5 billion. The […]
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Trump administration officials held a similar event last week to discuss stablecoin yield within a market structure bill under consideration in Congress.
In the latest of a series of meetings hosted at the White House, bankers and crypto policy experts met to break down the wall halting the market structure bill.
Newity has raised $11 million in new funding led by CMT Digital as it explores taking its small business lending platform onchain.
Heavy outflows haven’t erased the success of spot Bitcoin ETFs, which still hold $53 billion in cumulative inflows, according to Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas.
The onchain analytics startup, launched in early 2021, raised a $1.25 million seed round and a $4 million seed extension.
Stablecoins act as a crucial bridge between fiat currencies and crypto networks, facilitating smoother transitions. The emergence of stablecoins represents a new, general-purpose architecture for money on the internet. We are on the cusp of a global transformation in how money is utilized, driven...
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Consulting giant Accenture is monitoring senior staff logins to AI tools and tying career advancement to adoption rates—all while AI threatens to eliminate jobs.
XRP has fallen from recent highs, as the broader crypto market faces heavy selling pressure. Bitcoin is down sharply from its peak, and several major tokens have dropped. But Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse says short-term price swings do not change the bigger picture. In a recent interview, he pointed to regulatory uncertainty and shifting market …
Mizuho keeps its $26 price target for Gemini and argues cost reductions and a narrower geographic focus could improve margins over time.
The debut of the first U.S.-listed staking ETFs tied to SUI was expected to mark a turning point for the token. Instead, the crypto slipped below the $1 level, showing the gap between growing institutional access and weakening market sentiment. Related Reading: Goldman Sachs CEO Says US Must Codify How Crypto ‘Will Operate’ On February 18, asset managers Grayscale Investments and Canary Capital launched competing spot staking ETFs, offering investors exposure to SUI alongside on-chain staking rewards. The products began trading on NYSE Arca and Nasdaq, bringing the Sui blockchain into regulated U.S. markets. Despite the milestone, SUI continued its downward trend, trading below $0.95 at the time of reporting after losing roughly 40% over the past month and extending a broader yearly decline. SUI's price trends to the downside on the daily chart. Source: SUIUSD on Tradingview Staking ETFs Introduce a New Investment Structure The newly launched funds, GSUI and SUIS, differ from earlier crypto ETFs by integrating staking directly into their structure. Rather than passively tracking price movements, the funds hold spot SUI tokens and stake a portion of their holdings to generate network rewards, which are reflected in the funds’ net asset value. This model allows investors to gain yield without managing wallets or validator infrastructure. Analysts view the structure as part of a broader shift toward “yield-bearing” crypto investment products that combine price exposure with blockchain participation. The ETFs also signal expanding institutional interest in the Sui Network, a layer-1 blockchain developed by former Meta engineers and designed for decentralized finance, gaming, and digital marketplace applications. Weak Market Data Overshadows Institutional Momentum Market indicators suggest traders remain cautious despite the ETF launches. Derivatives data shows open interest declining by nearly 30%, indicating reduced speculative activity and thinner liquidity. Trading volumes have also softened, reflecting lower participation compared with earlier market cycles. Network fundamentals have weakened alongside price performance. Total value locked (TVL) in Sui’s DeFi ecosystem has retreated to around $565 million, returning to levels seen before last year’s market rally. Analysts say declining capital inflows have limited the immediate impact of institutional developments. Technical indicators show SUI consolidating near key support between $0.88 and $0.90. A failure to hold this range could expose the token to deeper losses toward $0.70, while a recovery above $1.10–$1.20 would be needed to signal a potential trend reversal. Token Unlock and Market Outlook Additional pressure may come from an upcoming token unlock scheduled for March 1, when roughly 43 million SUI tokens are expected to enter circulation. Increased supply could introduce short-term volatility, particularly if demand from ETF inflows remains limited. Related Reading: Stellar Price Forecast: XLM Stabilizes After Dip, March Recovery Toward $0.20 in Focus The launch of staking ETFs represents a structural step forward for institutional adoption. However, SUI’s price action suggests that broader market conditions, liquidity trends, and network growth will likely determine whether the new products can translate into sustained recovery. Cover image from ChatGPT, SUIUSD chart on Tradingview
SEC leadership unveiled details of an innovation exemption, describing it as an incremental step to enable tokenized securities.
Crypto markets may be setting up for a short-term bounce, according to market strategist Gareth Soloway. After weeks of pressure and sideways movement, charts for Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP are showing patterns that traders often watch for possible upside moves. But this is not a call for new all-time highs. Instead, it is about short-term …
Bitcoin has been steadily pulling back after failing to hold above the $90,000 consolidation zone. Over the past few days, selling pressure has picked up, pushing the BTC price closer to an important support area. While the decline has been gradual rather than dramatic, the shift in momentum is noticeable, and short-term sentiment has turned …
Bitcoin trades in a tight demand zone that formed in 2024, but previous bear market data suggest the channel will break and lead to new lows.
Dome, which offers a unified API for prediction markets, was developed as part of startup accelerator Y Combinator’s Fall 2025 cohort.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s son Eric Trump acknowledged bitcoin’s volatility but said its upside potential outweighs the risks as prices hover below $70,000.
This lifetime transaction total includes about $3.5 billion in onchain trading activity across Solana, Ethereum, and TON.
ORQO Group expands Soil to XRP Ledger, enabling RLUSD holders to earn fixed yield backed by tokenized real world assets.
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Cohen & Company Capital Markets Blockchain Head on stablecoins, tokenized equities, and why Bitcoin may be our generation's generational wealth play.
The Chicago-based company said it was temporarily suspending client deposits and withdrawals last week due to recent market and financial conditions.
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New Bitcoin price analysis set out key safety nets for bulls ahead of a potential showdown with Binance traders' aggregate deposit cost basis.