The crypto market crash intensified today as global markets reacted sharply to fresh macro uncertainty. Bitcoin slipped below $66,000, Ethereum extended its decline below $1,900, and XRP rotated lower as traders reduced leveraged exposure. So why is the crypto market crash unfolding today, and what exactly triggered this sudden wave of selling across BTC, ETH, …
XRP is finding itself at the center of a fresh policy discussion in the United States. Arizona lawmakers have advanced legislation that would allow the state to hold XRP as part of a proposed Digital Assets Strategic Reserve Fund. The bill passed a key committee vote 4–2 and now moves forward in the legislative process. …
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Crypto markets turned sharply red over the weekend as investors reacted to fresh macro uncertainty linked to U.S. tariff policy and rising geopolitical tensions. The pullback was broad, with Bitcoin, Ethereum, and major altcoins all moving lower. Bitcoin slipped from the $68,000 zone to around $65,300 during Asian hours and briefly dipped below $65,000. Ethereum …
XRP price is trading near $1.34 after dropping about 69% from its $3.66 peak. Price has fallen below the $2 support and is now testing a key higher-timeframe demand zone. On-chain data from Santiment shows the Ripple network just recorded its biggest realized loss spike since November 2022, with $1.93B in weekly losses. Key level …
The crypto market is crashing today as fear spreads quickly among investors. After, the global crypto market cap dropped to $2.23 trillion, falling more than 4% in just 24 hours.Bitcoin is leading the crash as the Fear and Greed Index has dropped to 14, showing extreme fear. So, here are the top 4 reasons why …
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Despite the Ethereum price looking to be leveling out below $2,000, the slowdown in the crash has done nothing to allay fears that more decline is coming. In fact, analysts believe that this stop is only temporary and that the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap will make another major drop soon. This is due to past performance, where the Ethereum price has often staged a major reset before eventually making a possible bottom. The Scenario That Says Ethereum Price Is Headed For $600 Calls for Ethereum reaching $10,000-$15,000 were echoed loudly in the last year, when the market was still in the throes of the bull market. However, those hopes have since been dashed, with even $5,000 now looking like a pipe dream. Nevertheless, analysts like Alexhiz on the TradingView website believe that the dream is not completely gone, although the path toward this target may be quite rocky. Related Reading: Don’t Fall For The Bitcoin Trap: Analyst Explains Why Recovery To $76,000 Is Not A Good Thing In a recent post, the crypto analyst explains that it is likely that Ethereum will make a major macro correction. If this is correct, then it means that the support that the altcoin seems to have established above $1,900 is fragile at most and could end up breaking soon. The bearish scenario that Alex points to is another 60% price drop, which would eventually push the Ethereum price down toward $600. While such a price point may be disastrous in the short-term, the analyst believes that it is needed for the 5-figure scenario to play out. Why A Crash Is Good If the Ethereum price were to crash as low as $600, the crypto analyst believes this would mean a complete liquidity reset and a full market capitulation. Such a scenario would allow for strong long-term accumulation, with stronger hands taking control of the price. Related Reading: This Analyst Predicted Solana Sell-Off At $250, And Is Back With A New Prediction What would follow the accumulation phase would be an expansion phase, where the price could rise rapidly. The analyst also added: “Looking further ahead (2028–2029), in a renewed bullish cycle, ETH could target the $10,000–15,000 range based on historical cycle behavior and liquidity growth.” Given this, such a scenario would take years to play out, as there could be a long, drawn-out accumulation trend, as seen in the previous cycle. Growth could also be highly dependent on the Bitcoin price performance, being the market leader for over a decade. Featured image from Dall.E, chart from TradingView.com
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Markets turned uneasy after Donald Trump signaled plans to push global tariffs toward 15%. Investors worry the policy shift could tighten financial conditions and slow global trade. The announcement added fresh uncertainty at a sensitive time for risk assets, including crypto. Traders are now watching closely to see whether the tariff push expands or gets …
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Crypto prices are falling as global uncertainty spooks investors. Markets reacted after tariff tensions resurfaced and fears of wider conflict grew. When uncertainty rises, traders often reduce exposure to volatile assets like crypto first. Bitcoin and major altcoins have been moving sideways to lower as liquidity stays cautious. Unless clarity returns on macro risks, the …
February 23, 2026 05:19:41 UTC Crypto Market Crashing Today A new market report highlights growing weakness across crypto. Since Donald Trump’s inauguration, the total crypto market cap has dropped by $1.3 trillion, while Binance spot trading volumes have reportedly plunged 95%. The data shows collapsing volumes, thinning positions, and fading trader conviction. Analysts warn that …
Global cryptocurrency markets fell sharply on Monday, extending a multi-month downturn that traders say is being driven less by crypto-specific news and more by mounting macroeconomic pressure. The total digital asset market capitalization dropped roughly 4.4% in 24 hours to about $2.23 trillion, according to market data. The selloff was led by losses in Bitcoin, …
Solana failed to settle above $92 and extended losses. SOL price is now consolidating losses below $85 and might struggle to start a recovery wave. SOL price started a fresh decline below $85 and $82 against the US Dollar. The price is now trading below $82 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $82 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The price could start a recovery wave if the bulls defend $75 or $70. Solana Price Dips Over 5% Solana price failed to remain stable above $95 and started a fresh decline, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. SOL declined below the $90 and $85 support levels. The price gained bearish momentum below $82. A low was formed at $77.30, and the price is now consolidating losses with a bearish angle below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $86.68 swing high to the $77.30 low. Solana is now trading below $80 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. On the upside, immediate resistance is near the $80 level. The next major resistance is near the $82 level or the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $86.68 swing high to the $77.30 low. There is also a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $82 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair. The main resistance could be $83.10. A successful close above the $83.10 resistance zone could set the pace for another steady increase. The next key resistance is $87. Any more gains might send the price toward the $92 level. More Losses In SOL? If SOL fails to rise above the $82 resistance, it could continue to move down. Initial support on the downside is near the $77 zone. The first major support is near the $75 level. A break below the $75 level might send the price toward the $70 support zone. If there is a close below the $70 support, the price could decline toward the $62 support in the near term. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for SOL/USD is gaining pace in the bearish zone. Hourly Hours RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for SOL/USD is below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $77 and $75. Major Resistance Levels – $80 and $82.
Missouri lawmakers are advancing legislation that would allow the state to establish a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve within its treasury. House Bill 2080 (HB 2080), introduced during the 103rd General Assembly, proposes creating a dedicated fund to hold Bitcoin as a long-term reserve asset. The bill has been referred to the House Commerce Committee and represents …
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XRP price extended losses and traded below $1.3650. The price is now consolidating losses but faces hurdles near $1.3620 and $1.4120. XRP price started another decline and traded below the $1.350 zone. The price is now trading below $1.3650 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $1.4250 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could continue to move down if it stays below $1.450. XRP Price Extends Decline XRP price failed to stay above $1.40 and extended its decline, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price declined below $1.380 and $1.3650 to enter a short-term bearish zone. The price even extended losses below $1.350. A low was formed at $1.330, and the price is now consolidating losses below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $1.4641 swing high to the $1.3300 low. The price is now trading below $1.3650 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. If there is a fresh recovery move, the price might face resistance near the $1.3620 level. The first major resistance is near the $1.3810 level. The main resistance could be $1.4120 or the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $1.4641 swing high to the $1.3300 low. There is also a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $1.4250 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. A close above $1.4250 could send the price to $1.450. The next hurdle sits at $1.4650. A clear move above the $1.4650 resistance might send the price toward the $1.50 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $1.5250 resistance. The next major hurdle for the bulls might be near $1.550. More Losses? If XRP fails to clear the $1.4120 resistance zone, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $1.3320 level. The next major support is near the $1.3300 level. If there is a downside break and a close below the $1.3300 level, the price might continue to decline toward $1.3120. The next major support sits near the $1.30 zone, below which the price could continue lower toward $1.2840. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for XRP/USD is now gaining pace in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for XRP/USD is now below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $1.3320 and $1.3300. Major Resistance Levels – $1.3810 and $1.4120.
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Ethereum price started a fresh decline below $1,900. ETH is now consolidating losses and might struggle to recover above $1,920 or $1,950. Ethereum failed to stay above $1,950 and started a fresh decline. The price is trading below $1,920 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $1,950 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could start a fresh decline if it stays below the $1,920 zone. Ethereum Price Dips Sharply Ethereum price failed to stay above $1,920 and started a fresh decline, like Bitcoin. ETH price traded below the $1,900 and $1,880 levels to enter a bearish zone. Finally, the bulls appeared near $1,850. A low was formed at $1,845, and the price started a minor recovery wave. There was a move above the $1,865 level, but the price is still well below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $1,994 swing high to the $1,845 low. Ethereum price is now trading below $1,900 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. If the bulls remain in action above $1,850, the price could attempt another increase. Immediate resistance is seen near the $1,880 level. The first key resistance is near the $1,920 level and the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $1,994 swing high to the $1,845 low. The next major resistance is near the $1,950 level. There is also a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $1,950 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. A clear move above the $1,950 resistance might send the price toward the $2,000 resistance. An upside break above the $2,000 region might call for more gains in the coming days. In the stated case, Ether could rise toward the $2,050 resistance zone or even $2,120 in the near term. Another Decline In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $1,920 resistance, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $1,850 level. The first major support sits near the $1,825 zone. A clear move below the $1,825 support might push the price toward the $1,780 support. Any more losses might send the price toward the $1,740 region. The main support could be $1,720. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is gaining momentum in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now below the 50 zone. Major Support Level – $1,850 Major Resistance Level – $1,920
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