If Bitcoin posts a loss at the end of this month, it will also mark Bitcoin’s first time ending both January and February in the red.
Russia’s deputy finance minister says around 50 billion rubles worth of crypto changes hands daily, calling for crypto market regulation.
A Miami federal judge has entered a default judgment against Ben Armstrong, who failed to respond to Kevin O’Leary’s complaint accusing him of defamation.
A growing debate is taking shape across crypto markets: could the world’s most famous Bitcoin advocate ever consider diversifying beyond the asset he has championed for years? The question resurfaced after a recent interview moment involving Michael Saylor, executive chairman of MicroStrategy, sparked speculation among analysts and commentators about whether institutional strategies could eventually evolve. …
According to Strategy founder Michael Saylor, the company believes it could meet its obligations even if Bitcoin fell sharply, as low as $8,000. That claim is simple to state. The reality behind it is more complex. Related Reading: Urgent Crypto Reform: Treasury Secretary Says The Clock Is Ticking Debt Cushion And What It Means Reports say the firm currently shows about $6 billion in net debt against its crypto holdings. On paper, a steep drop in BTC’s market value could leave reserves roughly in line with that liability. But balance-sheet math is not the whole story. Timing matters. Liquidity windows, market access, and investor reactions can change the practical options available to a firm under pressure. What management calls a “cushion” could be thin in a stressed market. Strategy can withstand a drawdown in $BTC price to $8K and still have sufficient assets to fully cover our debt. pic.twitter.com/vrw4z4Ex9q — Strategy (@Strategy) February 15, 2026 Conversion Plan And Shareholder Tradeoffs The company has a plan to equitize certain convertible notes over the next three to six years. That means debt would be swapped for shares rather than rolled into new senior loans. Reports note this moves some risk to shareholders through dilution, and it stretches out deadlines for cash paydowns. Interest remains payable while the notes exist, so the firm is not free of near-term costs. If markets choke up or the share price weakens dramatically, the terms and outcomes of conversion could change. What looks manageable now can be reshaped by turbulent markets. Our plan is to equitize our convertible debt over the next 3–6 years. https://t.co/yRsCuCRNHl — Michael Saylor (@saylor) February 15, 2026 Buying Into Decline Buying continued. One recent purchase added 1,142 BTC at a time when unrealized losses stood in the multiple billions. That pattern shows confidence, yet it also increases exposure. Accumulation while holding large paper losses amplifies the company’s sensitivity to Bitcoin swings. Market moves can turn that bet into prolonged volatility for the stock. Investors who trade the shares as a proxy for crypto risk know this all too well. CEO Comments And The Longer Run Reports have disclosed remarks from Phong Le suggesting that an 80% decline would take years to materially damage the operating side of the business. That timeline depends on steady access to credit markets and predictable cash flow. Both can be disrupted when asset prices tumble and lenders grow cautious. The company’s stance assumes no sudden freeze in funding channels. Political Pitch And Broader Appeals Saylor has also urged that the US adopt a reserve posture toward Bitcoin similar to how gold is treated, and he pushes for laws that would favor Bitcoin adoption. Those advocacy moves are positioned as long-term efforts to shape policy. Related Reading: XRP Spotlighted In German Media With Bold $9 Projection Political winds can shift. US President Donald Trump and other leaders may have different priorities, and legislation is a slow process. Based on reports, the filing and public comments sketch a path that can technically withstand a deep BTC slump. That path, however, asks shareholders to absorb volatility and possible dilution while hoping markets remain open long enough to convert and adjust. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
The founder said he is turning OpenClaw into a foundation, calling OpenAI the fastest way to bring open agents to everyone.
The move would bring AI chatbots under UK online safety laws, enabling rapid age limits and feature curbs to protect children.
Dogecoin corrected some gains and traded below $0.1080 against the US Dollar. DOGE is now holding the $0.10 support but might decline further. DOGE price started a fresh downside correction from $0.1175. The price is trading above the $0.10 level and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a key bullish trend line forming with support at $0.10 on the hourly chart of the DOGE/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The price could aim for a fresh increase if it remains stable above $0.10. Dogecoin Price Dips Again Dogecoin price started a downside correction after it failed to clear $0.1175, unlike Bitcoin and Ethereum. DOGE declined below the $0.1120 and $0.1080 levels. There was a move below the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $0.0878 swing low to the $0.1175 high. The bears even pushed the price below $0.1040. However, there is a key bullish trend line forming with support at $0.10 on the hourly chart of the DOGE/USD pair. Dogecoin price is now trading above the $0.10 level and the 100-hourly simple moving average. Immediate resistance on the upside is near the $0.1035 level. The first major resistance for the bulls could be near the $0.1065 level. The next major resistance is near the $0.1085 level. A close above the $0.1085 resistance might send the price toward $0.1120. Any more gains might send the price toward $0.1150. The next major stop for the bulls might be $0.1175. More Losses In DOGE? If DOGE’s price fails to climb above the $0.1060 level, it could continue to move down. Initial support on the downside is near the $0.10 level and the trend line. The next major support is near the $0.0950 level or the 76.4% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $0.0878 swing low to the $0.1175 high. The main support sits at $0.0928. If there is a downside break below the $0.0928 support, the price could decline further. In the stated case, the price might slide toward the $0.0880 level or even $0.0850 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 – $0.1000 and $0.0950. Major Resistance Levels – $0.1060 and $0.1085.
Aave Labs CEO Stani Kulechov said onchain lending could help accelerate the development of solar, energy storage, robotics by putting money behind "future-proof" assets.
Bitcoin's futures basis has widened amid retail dip buying surges, but one expert warns the setup may end in an "over-leveraged shakeout."
XRP price failed to surpass $1.680 and started another decline. The price is now correcting gains and might struggle to stay above $1.450. XRP price started a downside correction and declined below $1.550. The price is now trading above $1.450 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break below a key bullish trend line with support at $1.4880 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could start another increase if it stays above $1.440. XRP Price Rally Cools XRP price failed to stay above $1.620 and started a downside correction, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price dipped below the $1.60 and $1.550 levels to enter a negative zone. The price even dipped below the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $1.3475 swing low to the $1.6713 high. Besides, there was a break below a key bullish trend line with support at $1.4880 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. The bulls are now active above the $1.450 zone. The price is now trading above $1.4620 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. If there is a fresh upward move, the price might face resistance near the $1.50 level. The first major resistance is near the $1.510 level, above which the price could rise and test $1.5450. A clear move above the $1.5450 resistance might send the price toward the $1.580 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $1.620 resistance. The next major hurdle for the bulls might be near $1.640. Downside Continuation? If XRP fails to clear the $1.510 resistance zone, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $1.440 level. The next major support is near the $1.4240 level or the 76.4% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $1.3475 swing low to the $1.6713 high. If there is a downside break and a close below the $1.4240 level, the price might continue to decline toward $1.40. The next major support sits near the $1.360 zone, below which the price could continue lower toward $1.340. 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 – $1.440 and $1.4240. Major Resistance Levels – $1.50 and $1.510.
The world’s largest DAT plans to convert $6 billion in bond debt to equity, claiming that it could survive an 88% Bitcoin crash.
Russia's growing crypto market, driven by sanctions, may reshape financial oversight and influence global regulatory trends.
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Steinberger's expertise could accelerate OpenAI's development of advanced personal assistants, potentially reshaping user interaction paradigms.
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Ethereum price started a fresh decline and traded below $2,000. ETH is now consolidating and remains at risk of another decline below $1,940. Ethereum struggled to extend gains above $2,050 and corrected lower. The price is trading below $2,000 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break below a bullish trend line with support at $2,035 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could start a fresh decline if it stays below the $2,000 zone. Ethereum Price Dips Again Ethereum price failed to stay above $2,050 and started a fresh decline, like Bitcoin. ETH price traded below the $2,040 and $2,020 levels to enter a bearish zone. The pair dipped below the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $1,895 swing low to the $2,106 high. Besides, there was a break below a bullish trend line with support at $2,035 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. The bears even pushed the price toward the $1,950 support. Ethereum price is now trading below $1,980 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. If the bulls remain in action above $1,920, the price could attempt another increase. Immediate resistance is seen near the $1,980 level. The first key resistance is near the $2,000 level. The next major resistance is near the $2,025 level. A clear move above the $2,025 resistance might send the price toward the $2,045 resistance. An upside break above the $2,045 region might call for more gains in the coming days. In the stated case, Ether could rise toward the $2,120 resistance zone or even $2,150 in the near term. More Losses In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $2,000 resistance, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $1,945 level. The first major support sits near the $1,930 zone or the 83.2% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $1,895 swing low to the $2,106 high. A clear move below the $1,930 support might push the price toward the $1,880 support. Any more losses might send the price toward the $1,820 region. The main support could be $1,780. 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 – $1,930 Major Resistance Level – $2,000
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Bitcoin price failed to stay above $70,000 and started another decline. BTC is now trading below $68,800 and might extend losses in the near term. Bitcoin is slowly moving lower below $69,500 and $69,200. The price is trading near $68,400 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. There was a break below a bullish trend line with support at $69,500 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might dip again if it trades below the $68,400 and $68,000 levels. Bitcoin Price Dips Again Bitcoin price failed to remain stable above the $70,000 zone. BTC started a fresh decline and traded below the $69,200 support zone. There was a push below $69,000. The price dipped below the 38.2% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $65,072 swing low to the $70,935 high. Besides, there was a break below a bullish trend line with support at $69,500 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair. Bitcoin is now trading near $68,400 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. If the price remains stable above $68,000, it could attempt a fresh increase. Immediate resistance is near the $68,800 level. The first key resistance is near the $69,500 level. A close above the $69,500 resistance might send the price further higher. In the stated case, the price could rise and test the $70,000 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $70,500 level. The next barrier for the bulls could be $72,000 and $72,500. More Losses In BTC? If Bitcoin fails to rise above the $69,500 resistance zone, it could start another decline. Immediate support is near the $68,200 level. The first major support is near the $68,000 level or the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $65,072 swing low to the $70,935 high. The next support is now near the $67,350 zone. Any more losses might send the price toward the $67,350 support in the near term. The main support now sits at $66,500, below which BTC might struggle to recover in the near term. Technical indicators: Hourly MACD – The MACD is now gaining pace in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for BTC/USD is now below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $68,000, followed by $66,500. Major Resistance Levels – $69,500 and $70,000.
Grayscale joins Bitwise in filing to launch a standalone Aave product in the US, betting that Wall Street has retained its appetite for altcoins.
The $940 billion asset manager will collaborate on DeFi lending infrastructure and could acquire up to 90 million MORPHO tokens.
Blockstream's Adam Back said BIP-110 could be used to freeze user funds, but the proposal’s creator argues there are safeguards in place to prevent it.
Coinbase's recent actions led to a significant freeze in market momentum. Despite initial panic, the market is expected to recover. Elizabeth Warren's proposed amendments undermine the bill's purpose.
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Microsoft's transition from a consumer-focused company to an enterprise giant resulted in losing some consumer market strength. IBM was a dominant force in the early 1980s computing industry, overshadowing competitors. The licensing of Microsoft DOS is considered one of the greatest business deal...
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Going public can provide significant advantages for companies in the payments industry. Timing the market for an IPO is challenging and may not be the best strategy. Novant defines its market differently, focusing on servicing all frequent travelers.
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Inflationary pressures may resemble those of the late 1990s and early 2000s. The US economy is experiencing rapid growth, potentially leading to significant fiscal stimulus. Tax collections are a reliable economic indicator, surpassing traditional labor market surveys.
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Fossil improves transaction inclusion guarantees by allowing validators to enforce transaction inclusion in Ethereum blocks. The design of Fossil aims to prevent MEV from compromising censorship resistance. MEV introduces a centralization force among validators, challenging decentralization.
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The evolution of film editing has seen a shift towards faster pacing to meet modern audience expectations. "Goodfellas" had a significant impact on cinema in the late '80s and early '90s, influencing subsequent films and television. The "Absurdiverse" project is an innovative blend of open-world ...
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The relationship between USDT and Bitcoin prices can create misleading market perceptions. Bitcoin might experience a swift reversal that could surprise investors. Selling Bitcoin at current levels is considered unwise due to strong support.
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Transparency, which is a hallmark feature of most cryptocurrencies, is likely one of the biggest hurdles to mass adoption, the Binance founder said.
Content creators face a constant struggle between maintaining authenticity and catering to audience preferences. Algorithms on platforms like YouTube can pressure creators to focus on popular topics, potentially at the cost of personal interests. The influence of algorithms can lead to echo chamb...
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The asset manager overseeing more than $900 billion assets may buy up to 90 million MORPHO tokens as part of a partnership to support DeFi credit market, it said.