On-chain data shows the Bitcoin short-term holders continue to capitulate as they are realizing net losses of $0.48 billion every day. Bitcoin Short-Term Holder Net Realized Profit/Loss Is Notably Red According to data from on-chain analytics firm Glassnode, the Net Realized Profit/Loss has been negative for the Bitcoin short-term holders recently. This indicator measures, as its name suggests, the net amount of profit or loss that BTC investors are harvesting through their selling. Related Reading: Another $438M In Crypto Longs Gone As Bitcoin, Altcoins Pull Back The version of the metric that’s of relevance here specifically tracks this for the short-term holders (STHs), a BTC investor cohort that includes only buyers from the last 155 days. Statistically, the longer an investor holds onto their coins, the less likely they become to sell them in the future. Since the STHs represent the new entrants into the market, their resilience tends to be low, and they may take part in panic selling during market volatility. Recently, Bitcoin has faced a major drawdown and the STHs have naturally reacted to it. Below is the chart shared by Glassnode that shows how the 7-day exponential moving average (EMA) of the Net Realized Profit/Loss has fluctuated for this group during the recent volatility. As is visible in the graph, the Bitcoin STH Net Realized Profit/Loss saw a deep plunge into the negative territory during the price downturn that followed the October high, implying realized losses notably outweighed the profits. In January, the metric recovered toward the neutral mark as the market saw an uplift, but the price drawdown since the end of the month has again taken the indicator to a highly red level. On February 6th, the STH Net Realized Profit/Loss fell to a value of -$1.24 billion per day, notably lower than the red peak observed last year. Since this low, the metric has risen a bit and today, it’s sitting at -$0.48 billion per day. “While the intensity has cooled, the broader regime still signals a market under pressure, with participants in the base formation phase continuing to capitulate,” explained the analytics firm. In some other news, the Bitcoin Coinbase Premium Gap has been negative recently, as highlighted by CryptoQuant author IT Tech in an X post. The Coinbase Premium Gap tracks the difference between the Bitcoin spot price listed on Coinbase (USD pair) and that on Binance (USDT pair). From the chart, it’s apparent that the metric has maintained at red values since mid-December, indicating that Coinbase users have been applying a higher amount of selling pressure than Binance traders. Related Reading: Bitcoin Extreme Fear Streak Extends To 22 Days As Price Struggles Coinbase is mainly used by US-based investors, especially the large institutional entities, so this trend can be a sign that there isn’t much demand for BTC among them right now. BTC Price Bitcoin has been slipping deeper as its price is now trading around $64,000. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView.com
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Dogecoin started a fresh decline below the $0.10 zone against the US Dollar. DOGE is now consolidating losses and might face hurdles near $0.0950 and $0.10. DOGE price started a fresh decline below the $0.10 level. The price is trading below the $0.0950 level and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $0.0958 on the hourly chart of the DOGE/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The price could extend losses if it stays below $0.10 and $0.1020. Dogecoin Price At Risk of Downside Break Dogecoin price started a fresh decline after it closed below $0.1020, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. DOGE declined below the $0.10 and $0.0950 support levels. The price even traded below $0.0932. A low was formed near $0.0909, and the price is now showing bearish signs. There was a recovery wave above $0.0925, but the price stayed below the 38.2% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $0.0974 swing high to the $0.0909 low. Dogecoin price is now trading below the $0.0950 level and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is also a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $0.0958 on the hourly chart of the DOGE/USD pair. If there is a recovery wave, immediate resistance on the upside is near the $0.0925 level or the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $0.0974 swing high to the $0.0909 low. The first major resistance for the bulls could be near the $0.0955 level and the trend line. The next major resistance is near the $0.0975 level. A close above the $0.0975 resistance might send the price toward the $0.10 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $0.1020 level. The next major stop for the bulls might be $0.1050. Downside Break In DOGE? If DOGE’s price fails to climb above the $0.0958 level, it could continue to move down. Initial support on the downside is near the $0.0910 level. The next major support is near the $0.090 level. The main support sits at $0.0880. If there is a downside break below the $0.0880 support, the price could decline further. In the stated case, the price might slide toward the $0.0832 level or even $0.0820 in the near term. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for DOGE/USD is now gaining momentum in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for DOGE/USD is now below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $0.0910 and $0.0900. Major Resistance Levels – $0.0955 and $0.0975.
Bitcoin continues to struggle below the $65,000 level as persistent selling pressure weighs on market sentiment. Price action has remained fragile in recent weeks, with volatility elevated and traders showing limited conviction amid tightening liquidity conditions and broader macro uncertainty. While intermittent rebounds have occurred, they have so far failed to establish sustained upside momentum, leaving Bitcoin locked in a cautious consolidation phase below a key psychological threshold. Related Reading: XRP’s Brutal Supply Compression Signals A Repeat Of The 2024 Expansion A recent CryptoQuant report highlights a notable structural development involving StrategyB, formerly known as MicroStrategy. It has now been more than six years since the company began its Bitcoin accumulation strategy, targeting roughly 5% of the asset’s total supply. The initiative, driven by CEO Michael Saylor — one of Bitcoin’s most vocal long-term advocates — reflects a conviction that BTC could eventually surpass the $1 million mark over time. To pursue this objective, StrategyB has executed what many consider the largest dollar-cost averaging program in Bitcoin’s history, notably without selling any BTC since inception. Annual investment figures illustrate the scale of this effort: $1.1 billion in 2020, $2.57 billion in 2021, $276 million in 2022, $1.9 billion in 2023, $21.9 billion in 2024, $22.4 billion in 2025, and $4.1 billion so far in 2026. StrategyB’s Aggressive Bitcoin Accumulation And Market Implications According to the report, 2025 marked a record year for StrategyB in terms of capital deployed, with more than $22.4 billion invested into Bitcoin accumulation. The data suggests that 2026 is currently following a comparable trajectory. If this pace continues, the firm could surpass last year’s record, further consolidating its position as one of the largest institutional holders of BTC. At present, Bitcoin is trading below StrategyB’s estimated realized price, which sits near $76,000. This metric reflects the company’s average acquisition cost across its holdings. StrategyB reportedly holds approximately 717,131 BTC, equivalent to around 3.4% of Bitcoin’s circulating supply. Such concentration highlights the scale of institutional participation now embedded in the market structure. However, the interpretation of this data requires caution. Trading below a large holder’s realized price does not automatically imply undervaluation; realized price is a cost-basis metric, not a valuation model. Market conditions, liquidity flows, and macroeconomic variables remain dominant drivers of price direction. Still, the broader takeaway is notable: even major institutional participants often rely on relatively simple accumulation strategies such as dollar-cost averaging. Whether that approach proves optimal in current conditions depends on individual risk tolerance, time horizon, and broader market context. Related Reading: The Great Bitcoin Handover: $8.2 Billion BTC Swamps Binance As Retail Momentum Fades Weekly Breakdown Below Key Moving Averages Signals Structural Weakness Bitcoin’s weekly structure has deteriorated materially over the past several sessions. After failing to sustain acceptance above the $90,000–$100,000 region, price rolled over and has now retraced toward the mid-$60,000 area. The latest weekly close near $66,000 places BTC decisively below the 50-week and 100-week moving averages, both of which are beginning to slope downward. This shift in positioning is technically significant. During the 2024–2025 advance, these moving averages acted as dynamic support, consistently absorbing pullbacks and reinforcing trend continuation. Their loss now converts them into overhead resistance, limiting upside unless reclaimed with strong volume confirmation. Related Reading: Ethereum Breaks Fhe Final Whale Floor In A 2018-Style Capitulation: What To Expect The 200-week moving average, currently tracking near the mid-$50,000 zone, remains the last major structural support on this timeframe. Historically, sustained closes below the 50-week average following a cycle peak have signaled prolonged corrective phases rather than shallow consolidations. Volume has expanded during the recent breakdown, suggesting distribution rather than simple low-liquidity drift. The sharp selloff from the $90,000 region to sub-$70,000 levels reflects decisive supply entering the market. For bulls to regain control, BTC would need to reclaim the $75,000–$80,000 range and reestablish higher weekly highs. Until then, the weekly trend favors caution, with momentum tilted toward continued consolidation or further downside exploration. Featured image from ChatGPT, chart from TradingView.com
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XRP price extended losses and traded below $1.350. The price is now consolidating losses but faces hurdles near $1.3650 and $1.3760. XRP price started another decline and traded below the $1.3450 zone. The price is now trading below $1.350 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 $1.40. XRP Price Extends Losses XRP price failed to stay above $1.3880 and extended its decline, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price declined below $1.3750 and $1.3650 to enter a short-term bearish zone. The price even extended losses below $1.3450. A low was formed at $1.3275, and the price is now consolidating losses below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $1.4244 swing high to the $1.3275 low. The price is now trading below $1.350 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. If there is a fresh recovery move, the price might face resistance near the $1.3650 level. The first major resistance is near the $1.3750 level or the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $1.4244 swing high to the $1.3275 low. The main resistance could be $1.40. A close above $1.40 could send the price to $1.4250. There is also a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $1.4250 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. The next hurdle sits at $1.4450. A clear move above the $1.4450 resistance might send the price toward the $1.4840 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $1.50 resistance. The next major hurdle for the bulls might be near $1.5150. Downside Break? If XRP fails to clear the $1.3750 resistance zone, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $1.3275 level. The next major support is near the $1.3200 level. If there is a downside break and a close below the $1.3200 level, the price might continue to decline toward $1.3050. 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 – $1.3275 and $1.3200. Major Resistance Levels – $1.3650 and $1.3750.
A sharp drop in XRP has rattled short-term holders, but some onlookers warn the sell-off may be setting a base for a much larger rebound. Reports say the token slid hard after peaking last year, and a mix of on-chain metrics and chart patterns has traders weighing whether this is panic or opportunity. Related Reading: Bitcoin Buying Spree Nears Century Mark, Saylor Hints Deep Losses And A Familiar Pattern According to price data, XRP fell from a high near $3.65 to roughly $1.38, a move that wiped out a large chunk of recent gains and produced a 60% pullback from the July peak. Traders watched as realized losses spiked, with roughly $1.90 billion recorded over one week — a level that matches past capitulation events. When big losses pile up in a short span, selling pressure can be exhausted and the market is often left with fewer weak hands. Reports note that the token is approaching a higher-time-frame demand area between $0.85 and $0.65, a zone that acted as resistance before the rally in late 2024. In prior cycles, that same area turned into a multi-year accumulation range where long-term buyers stepped in. $XRP Crashed 69% And Everyone Is Panicking: Last Time This Happened It Pumped 835%#XRP Is Trading Around $1.39 After Breaking Down From $2 Support Zone. Currently Retesting The HTF Demand Level Which Previously Acted As Multi-Year Accumulation Zone Upper Boundary. Already… pic.twitter.com/ZVKY1nwLD4 — Crypto Patel (@CryptoPatel) February 22, 2026 From Panic To Jubilation Analyst Crypto Patel has highlighted those historical signals on social feeds, arguing the setup looks familiar and may not be permanent panic. He warned that XRP has dropped 69% and panic is spreading, but the last time it fell this much, it surged 835%. Bitcoin Moves Provide Context Across the broader market, Bitcoin’s swings have been a backdrop to altcoin pain. Recent sessions saw BTC shift from the high $66,000s down toward the mid-$60,000s, and that kind of volatility tends to drag other coins along. When BTC retreats, altcoins often fall harder, and XRP was no exception. The interplay between Bitcoin’s price action and altcoin flows is a practical reminder that macro moves still matter even when token-specific stories dominate headlines. Reports have recorded quick selling from short-term holders after price broke below $2, a psychological level many treated as support. That drop accelerated the move to near $1.11 in early February, which represented close to 70% drawdown from the cycle top. Related Reading: XRP Flashes Rare On-Chain Signal That Once Preceded 114% Gains What Traders Are Watching Next A slice of the market exited positions in frustration. Those exits show up cleanly on-chain as realized losses, which can mark the final wave of sellers before stability returns. From a technical view, staying above the lower bound of the $0.65 to $0.85 band on longer timeframes would be taken as constructive by many. If that holds, a phased recovery could bring prior resistance levels back into play — around $2, then $3, and beyond. Featured image from Gemini, chart from TradingView
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Ethereum price started a fresh decline below $1,880. ETH is now consolidating losses and might struggle to recover above $1,880 or $1,900. Ethereum failed to stay above $1,920 and started a fresh decline. The price is trading below $1,900 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $1,920 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could start a fresh decline if it stays below the $1,900 zone. Ethereum Price Dips Further Ethereum price failed to stay above $1,900 and started a fresh decline, like Bitcoin. ETH price traded below the $1,880 and $1,860 levels to enter a bearish zone. Finally, the bulls appeared near $1,810. A low was formed at $1,811, and the price started a minor recovery wave. There was a move above the $1,840 level, but the price is still below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $1,995 swing high to the $1,811 low. Ethereum price is now trading below $1,880 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. If the bulls remain in action above $1,820, the price could attempt another increase. Immediate resistance is seen near the $1,870 level. The first key resistance is near the $1,900 level and the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $1,995 swing high to the $1,811 low. The next major resistance is near the $1,920 level. There is also a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $1,920 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. A clear move above the $1,920 resistance might send the price toward the $1,965 resistance. An upside break above the $1,965 region might call for more gains in the coming days. In the stated case, Ether could rise toward the $2,000 resistance zone or even $2,020 in the near term. Another Drop In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $1,900 resistance, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $1,835 level. The first major support sits near the $1,820 zone. A clear move below the $1,820 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 – $1,820 Major Resistance Level – $1,900
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