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Binance founder Changpeng Zhao returned to the U.S. in February 2026 for the first time since his 2024 release, attending a major crypto summit at Mar-a-Lago organized by Trump-linked World Liberty Financial. Zhao engaged with Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr., later posting on X that he “learned a lot” from the event. The summit …
Data shows the social media sentiment toward XRP has surged to a 5-week high even as mood around Bitcoin and Ethereum remains dull. XRP Positive/Negative Sentiment Has Shot Up Recently In a new post on X, analytics firm Santiment has talked about how XRP, Bitcoin, and Ethereum currently compare in terms of the Positive/Negative Sentiment. This indicator tells us about whether an asset is observing more bullish or bearish comments on the major social media platforms. The metric works by filtering social media posts/threads/messages for terms related to the cryptocurrency and putting them through a machine-learning model that separates between positive and negative sentiments. It then counts up the number of posts in each category and determines the ratio between them. Related Reading: Bitcoin Consolidating In A Triangle—Is A 15% Move Next? When the value of the Positive/Negative Sentiment is greater than 1, it means bullish comments outnumber the bearish ones. On the other hand, the indicator being under this level could indicate the dominance of a negative sentiment among social media users. Now, here is the chart shared by Santiment that shows the trend in the Positive/Negative Sentiment for three top cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin, XRP, and Ethereum. As displayed in the above graph, Bitcoin and Ethereum have both seen the Positive/Negative Sentiment decline to near-neutral levels recently. Bullish and bearish comments are almost exactly canceling out for the former with the metric sitting at 1.05, while the latter is seeing a slight dominance of positive sentiment with a value of 1.4. The analytics firm noted: Crypto markets have struggled to maintain momentum, and social data indicates there are far less bullish comments toward Bitcoin and Ethereum compared to last week. Meanwhile, the indicator has taken a completely different route for XRP. From the chart, it’s visible that the Positive/Negative Sentiment has recently witnessed a sharp rise for the digital asset ranked fourth by market cap. XRP has also struggled like the rest of the market recently, so what’s behind the divergence? According to Santiment, it’s likely to lie in the recent partnership expansion announcements. The wave of bullish comments over the last couple of days has pushed the Positive/Negative Sentiment to 2.35, the highest level in five weeks. If past pattern is to go by, though, this excitement around the asset may not necessarily translate to the cryptocurrency’s price. Related Reading: Bitcoin Bearish Momentum Losing Steam? Analyst Flags Key Metric Generally, digital asset markets tend to move in the direction that goes contrary to the expectations of the majority. In that view, Bitcoin and Ethereum with their relatively dull sentiments may be better positioned for a rebound than XRP. XRP Price At the time of writing, XRP is floating around $1.39, up around 5% in the last seven days. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView.com
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs are seeing their sharpest pullback of the current market cycle, as falling prices and steady investor withdrawals weigh on fund balances. However, analysts say the broader institutional adoption trend remains intact despite the recent pressure. US Bitcoin ETF Outflows Show Investor Caution According to Glassnode data, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF balances …
On Feb. 19, US spot Bitcoin ETFs saw 166 million dollars in net outflows, marking the third straight day of withdrawals and showing ongoing investor caution. At the same time, spot Ethereum ETFs recorded 130 million dollars in outflows, with BlackRock’s ETHA leading at 96.8 million dollars, reflecting weaker institutional demand and short-term market uncertainty.
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Ethereum is struggling to reclaim the $2,000 level, with persistent selling pressure continuing to weigh on sentiment across the broader crypto market. Despite intermittent recovery attempts, price action remains fragile as liquidity conditions tighten and investors reassess risk exposure following the sharp correction from the 2025 highs. The repeated failure to secure sustained acceptance above this psychological threshold has reinforced caution among both institutional and retail participants. Related Reading: The Altcoin Exodus: Trading Volumes Halve As Capital Flees To Bitcoin $65,000 Fortress Recent on-chain analysis highlights a notable structural development: Ethereum is currently trading below the realized price of every major whale cohort. The realized price metric represents the average acquisition cost of coins held by a given group, effectively serving as a proxy for aggregate cost basis. When the rice falls below this level, it implies that even large, historically resilient holders are sitting on unrealized losses. Historically, such conditions tend to coincide with late-stage corrective phases rather than early bull expansions. The last comparable occurrence followed Ethereum’s previous all-time high cycle, specifically in September 2018. That period marked a prolonged consolidation phase during which market excesses were gradually absorbed before a new structural uptrend eventually emerged. Ethereum Trades Below Whale Cost Basis Trading below whale realized prices also has psychological implications. Large holders typically operate with longer investment horizons, and their profitability cushions often help stabilize markets during corrections. When that cushion disappears, volatility can increase as confidence weakens and liquidity becomes more reactive to macro catalysts. This does not necessarily imply immediate bullish reversal conditions. Rather, it signals that the market may be undergoing a redistribution phase in which weaker hands exit while longer-term investors reassess positioning. Markets often require extended stabilization periods after leverage unwinds and sentiment deteriorates, particularly following euphoric cycles. Related Reading: Ethereum’s Leverage Reset Clears The Path For A Healthy Rebound – Analyst At the same time, such environments sometimes attract strategic accumulation. Investors willing to tolerate volatility may view sub-realized-price conditions as opportunities, particularly when accompanied by declining leverage and cooling speculative activity. Whether this dynamic ultimately leads to accumulation or further downside depends heavily on macro liquidity trends, regulatory developments, and broader risk appetite across financial markets. Technical Price Outlook From a technical perspective, the weekly chart underscores Ethereum’s current vulnerability. Price has recently broken below key moving averages that previously functioned as dynamic support. These averages now act as resistance zones, limiting upside momentum unless decisively reclaimed. The recent decline toward the $1,900–$2,000 region reflects a continuation of the broader corrective structure that began after the mid-2025 peak. Volume patterns suggest participation has moderated compared with the impulsive rally phase, indicating reduced speculative enthusiasm. However, declining volume during corrections can also signal exhaustion of aggressive sellers, potentially setting the stage for base formation if demand stabilizes. Related Reading: Is Bitcoin Supply Moving To Strong Hands? Whale Data Suggest Structural Shift Immediate support appears concentrated near the recent local lows around the mid-$1,800 zone, while resistance remains clustered near the $2,200–$2,400 region where prior consolidation occurred. A sustained move above these levels would be required to shift short-term momentum decisively positive. Conversely, failure to hold current support could expose Ethereum to deeper retracement levels consistent with broader market deleveraging. For now, Ethereum remains at a technical and psychological crossroads. Trading below whale realized prices, struggling beneath major resistance levels, and navigating uncertain macro conditions collectively define a market still searching for equilibrium rather than entering a confirmed recovery phase. Featured image from ChatGPT, chart from TradingView.com
CNBC reported Thursday that a group of House Democrats are pressing the Treasury Department to examine potential conflicts of interest and national security risks tied to World Liberty Financial (WLFI), the crypto venture associated with the Trump family. Security Concerns Over Trump-Linked Crypto Venture In a letter sent Thursday to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, more than 40 Democratic lawmakers, led by Representative Gregory Meeks of New York, called for a formal review of the company’s structure and foreign investment ties. The letter follows a tense House Financial Services Committee hearing earlier this month, during which Bessent testified before lawmakers. At that hearing, Meeks sharply criticized the Treasury secretary, referring to him as a “flunky” of President Trump. Related Reading: ‘Sell Bitcoin Now,’ Peter Schiff Warns, Predicts $20,000 Target On Breakdown He also raised concerns about a $500 million investment in World Liberty Financial made last year by Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, a member of the United Arab Emirates’ royal family who has sometimes been referred to as the “spy sheikh.” In a statement accompanying the letter, Meeks said the half‑billion‑dollar deal involving an Emirati royal presents both financial and national security concerns. “The Trump family’s $500 million deal connected to the Emirati royal family is not only a matter of national financial instability, but it also carries serious national security implications,” he said. Treasury Asked To Clarify White House Role The lawmakers’ request comes as World Liberty Financial is pursuing a national bank charter. Democrats are seeking assurances that the chartering process remains insulated from political or foreign influence. As such, they argued that the matter extends beyond a technical debate over crypto regulation. “This is no longer just a debate about crypto chartering theory,” they wrote. “It is about foreign ownership, national security, regulatory integrity, and whether our bank‑chartering process is resilient to political and geopolitical pressure.” Related Reading: Revealed: The Biggest Bitcoin Holders Of 2026, According To Arkham Data The group asked Treasury officials to detail what safeguards are in place to prevent foreign governments, their proxies, or politically connected investors from using the national bank chartering process to gain leverage within the US financial system or access sensitive financial and technological infrastructure. They also sought clarification on the role, if any, played by the White House, the Office of Management and Budget, and the Treasury Department in reviewing or influencing charter decisions made by the OCC. The lawmakers requested a response from the Treasury Department by Feb. 26. In closing, they emphasized the broader implications for public trust. “The credibility of America’s banking regulatory framework, and of the institutions charged with protecting it, depends on transparency, independence, and a demonstrated willingness to resist undue influence,” they wrote. As of this writing, World Liberty Financial’s native crypto, WLFI, is trading at $0.1168, marking a 3% decline over the past 24 hours. However, according to CoinGecko data, the cryptocurrency has increased by nearly 10% in the past seven days. Featured image from OpenArt, chart from TradingView.com
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Reports say Goldman Sachs now holds a mix of crypto exposures that go beyond Bitcoin alone. Its chief executive, David Solomon, told an audience he owns a very small amount of Bitcoin while he watches how the market behaves. Related Reading: XRP On The Spotlight As Arizona Advances Landmark Digital Asset Bill That personal detail grabbed attention after investor Grant Cardone amplified the comment on social media, and it added another layer to what appears to be a deliberate, measured shift inside the firm. Token Holdings And Paper Losses Based on filings, Goldman Sach’s positions are spread across several major tokens. The firm shows exposure to about 13,740 Bitcoin held through US-listed spot ETFs, a stake worth roughly $920 million after a recent price slide. Ethereum accounts for about $1 billion of exposure. Smaller stakes in XRP and Solana come in at about $153 million and $108 million, respectively. David Solomon @GoldmanSachs just said at World Liberty Forum, “I’m still trying to figure out how Bitcoin behaves. I own a little bitcoin, very little.”@MarALago @worldlibertyfi pic.twitter.com/iepTMeE6lL — Grant Cardone (@GrantCardone) February 18, 2026 Altogether, crypto-linked ETF holdings add up to roughly $2.36 billion, according to the disclosure. These numbers mean the bank is carrying unrealized losses on some positions since prices fell sharply. Yet the holdings remain, which suggests an institutional view that does not chase every short-term move. Some of those choices were made after new spot ETF options launched for certain tokens, pushing the bank to broaden its lineup beyond Bitcoin and Ether. Exploring What Works Reports note that Goldman has also been quietly building out teams focused on tokenization, stablecoins, and other blockchain-based tools. Work on prediction markets and experiments with putting tokenized assets into parts of the balance sheet has been underway. Employees are testing ways these technologies might fit into existing services rather than upending them. The CEO’s phrasing was cautious. He said his firm is evaluating how these systems could be folded into core operations where they make sense, rather than rushing in just to be first. “I’m still trying to figure out how Bitcoin behaves. I own a little bitcoin, very little,” Solomon said. That tone lines up with a strategy of measured adoption — try, test, and integrate only when the fit is clear. A Public Signal With Private Limits World Liberty Forum provided the stage where Solomon shared his remarks, and the public nature of the comment matters. High-level executives admitting any personal crypto holdings is still newsworthy. It signals interest but not a full personal endorsement; he emphasized that his stake is small and that he remains in observation mode. Related Reading: Bitcoin’s Powerful Rally Signal Is Back — Is History About To Repeat? Regulatory And Market Context The disclosure also comes as lawmakers and regulators continue to shape rules that could affect how banks use crypto tools. Clearer rules in Washington could accelerate practical uses, or at least make trial programs easier to run. Featured image from Pexels, chart from TradingView
Metaplanet reported a $619 million net loss for fiscal year 2025, primarily due to a $665.8 million unrealized valuation loss on its Bitcoin holdings. The loss stems from Japan’s mark-to-market accounting standards, which require companies to value crypto assets at prevailing market prices. As a result, fluctuations in Bitcoin directly impact reported earnings even when …
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Dogecoin started a fresh decline below the $0.1050 zone against the US Dollar. DOGE is now consolidating losses and might face hurdles near $0.10 and $0.1040. DOGE price started a fresh decline below the $0.1050 level. The price is trading below the $0.10 level and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $0.1005 on the hourly chart of the DOGE/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The price could extend losses if it stays below $0.1020 and $0.1040. Dogecoin Price Faces Uphill Task Dogecoin price started a fresh decline after it closed below $0.1050, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. DOGE declined below the $0.1040 and $0.1020 support levels. The price even traded below $0.10. A low was formed near $0.0955, and the price is now showing bearish signs. There was a recovery wave above $0.0980, but the price stayed below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $0.1174 swing high to the $0.0955 low. Dogecoin price is now trading below the $0.10 level and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is also a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $0.1005 on the hourly chart of the DOGE/USD pair. If there is a recovery wave, immediate resistance on the upside is near the $0.10 level. The first major resistance for the bulls could be near the $0.1005 level and the trend line. The next major resistance is near the $0.1040 level or the 38.2% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $0.1174 swing high to the $0.0955 low. A close above the $0.1040 resistance might send the price toward the $0.1065 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $0.1120 level. The next major stop for the bulls might be $0.1150. Another Decline In DOGE? If DOGE’s price fails to climb above the $0.1040 level, it could continue to move down. Initial support on the downside is near the $0.0955 level. The next major support is near the $0.0920 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 – $0.0955 and $0.0920. Major Resistance Levels – $0.1005 and $0.1040.
XRP has struggled to generate sustained demand in recent weeks as broader crypto market conditions remain fragile and selling pressure continues to dominate sentiment. Price action has reflected a lack of strong buying conviction, with several analysts warning that further downside cannot be ruled out if liquidity conditions fail to improve. While volatility has moderated compared with earlier corrective phases, momentum remains weak, leaving traders cautious about the near-term outlook. Related Reading: The Altcoin Exodus: Trading Volumes Halve As Capital Flees To Bitcoin $65,000 Fortress A recent CryptoQuant report highlights exchange reserve dynamics as a key framework for understanding current investor behavior. Monitoring the amount of XRP held on trading platforms can offer insight into whether market participants are preparing to sell or accumulate. Typically, a sharp rise in exchange reserves suggests investors are transferring assets onto exchanges, often signaling readiness to liquidate positions. Such movements can increase immediate market supply and contribute to short-term selling pressure. Conversely, declining reserves on exchanges tend to indicate withdrawals into private custody or long-term storage solutions. This behavior usually reflects stronger conviction among holders and reduced willingness to sell at prevailing price levels. As a result, reserve trends can help contextualize whether XRP’s current weakness stems from distribution activity or a broader repositioning phase within the market. XRP Exchange Outflows Signal Emerging Accumulation Trend The analysis indicates that this pattern is currently visible in XRP’s supply ratio on Binance, a metric that measures the share of the asset’s total circulating supply held on a specific exchange. Over the past ten days, the ratio has declined from 0.027 to 0.025, signaling a measurable reduction in XRP balances on the platform. In absolute terms, this translates to roughly 200 million XRP withdrawn from Binance during that period. Although exchange-level movements can sometimes reflect internal reallocations, major platforms such as Binance publicly disclose custody addresses, allowing analysts to differentiate operational reshuffling from user-driven withdrawals with reasonable precision. In this context, the scale and direction of the change point more convincingly point toward organic outflows rather than technical adjustments. Related Reading: Ethereum’s Leverage Reset Clears The Path For A Healthy Rebound – Analyst Such a decline in exchange-held supply often reflects a shift in investor positioning. XRP has corrected by approximately 40% since the start of the year, a magnitude that can attract longer-term participants seeking discounted entry points. When investors withdraw assets from exchanges, they typically reduce immediate sell-side liquidity and signal a preference for private custody over active trading. Taken together, the data suggest that a segment of market participants may be accumulating XRP at current levels, positioning for potential recovery rather than preparing for near-term distribution. XRP Price Struggles Below Key Moving Averages XRP remains under sustained pressure, with the weekly chart showing a clear downtrend following the rejection near the $3.30–$3.50 zone seen in mid-2025. Since that peak, price structure has shifted toward a sequence of lower highs and lower lows, typically associated with weakening momentum rather than consolidation. The latest candles suggest XRP is attempting to stabilize near the $1.40 region, but conviction remains limited. Technically, XRP is trading below the major moving averages visible on the chart, which now act as dynamic resistance. The shorter-term average has already rolled over, while the longer-term trend line continues to slope upward more slowly, reflecting the lagging nature of macro support. Sustained trading below these levels generally signals cautious sentiment and limited upside follow-through unless a decisive reclaim occurs. Related Reading: Is Bitcoin Supply Moving To Strong Hands? Whale Data Suggest Structural Shift Volume patterns also indicate reduced participation compared with the impulsive rally phase. This decline often reflects fading speculative interest, although it can also precede a base-building period if selling pressure exhausts. From a structural perspective, the $1.30–$1.40 zone appears to function as immediate support, while the $1.80–$2.00 range likely represents the first significant resistance band. Until XRP reclaims higher levels with strong volume, the broader trend remains fragile and biased toward continued consolidation or downside risk. Featured image from ChatGPT, chart from TradingView.com
The White House signaled a potential breakthrough in the ongoing debate over stablecoin rewards during its latest closed-door meeting with banking and crypto industry representatives. The session, held on Thursday, marked the third round of negotiations tied to the Senate Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, a sweeping bill designed to establish clearer rules for U.S. …
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XRP price extended losses and traded below $1.40. The price is now consolidating losses but faces hurdles near $1.4320 and $1.450. XRP price started another decline and traded below the $1.420 zone. The price is now trading below $1.420 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $1.4620 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could continue to move down if it stays below $1.4650. XRP Price Extends Losses XRP price failed to stay above $1.450 and extended its decline, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price declined below $1.420 and $1.4150 to enter a short-term bearish zone. The price even extended losses below $1.40. A low was formed at $1.3816, and the price is now consolidating losses. There was a minor upward move above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $1.5120 swing high to the $1.3816 low. The price is now trading below $1.420 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. If there is a fresh recovery move, the price might face resistance near the $1.4320 level. The first major resistance is near the $1.450 level or the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $1.5120 swing high to the $1.3816 low. The main resistance could be $1.4620. There is also a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $1.4620 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. A close above $1.4620 could send the price to $1.480. The next hurdle sits at $1.50. A clear move above the $1.50 resistance might send the price toward the $1.5320 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $1.550 resistance. The next major hurdle for the bulls might be near $1.5650. Downside Continuation? If XRP fails to clear the $1.4620 resistance zone, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $1.3980 level. The next major support is near the $1.3850 level. If there is a downside break and a close below the $1.3850 level, the price might continue to decline toward $1.3620. The next major support sits near the $1.350 zone, below which the price could continue lower toward $1.320. 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 – $1.3850 and $1.3620. Major Resistance Levels – $1.4500 and $1.4620.
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Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse sidestepped a direct question about whether the company would ever buy a bank, using the moment instead to restate Ripple’s institutional-first strategy and argue that clearer US rules are already unlocking demand for stablecoins and XRP Ledger based payments. Speaking with James Hasso at the Economic Club of New York on Feb. 18, Garlinghouse was asked whether Ripple might acquire a bank outright or lean into tighter partnerships as it works with large financial institutions and builds out its stablecoin business. “I’m going to dodge part of your question answer,” Garlinghouse said, before pivoting into why Ripple has historically embraced banks rather than positioning itself against them. What Is Ripple’s Plan? Garlinghouse framed Ripple’s posture as deliberately contrarian relative to early crypto culture. “Ripple took a contrarian and controversial strategy approach to how we went to market early on and that made us unpopular in crypto,” he said. “Early on Ripple said banks are our customers. If we want these technologies to have the biggest impact on the largest number of people, banks are the touch point for people in their financial services relationships.” Related Reading: Ripple Wins Key UAE Bank Partnership To Support Digital Asset Infrastructure He contrasted that with what he described as crypto’s initial instinct to build outside the existing system. “The earliest days of crypto was a very anti-bank anti-government uh let’s build a parallel universe,” Garlinghouse said. “Ripple always took the point of view that we’re going to be a bridge between what we would now call tradfi or traditional finance and defy decentralized finance.” That bridge-building claim also anchored his response on Ripple’s regulatory posture around its stablecoin business. Garlinghouse said Ripple launched RLUSD 13 months ago and claimed it now sits “about number five” among the largest stablecoins—an outcome he linked to leaning into oversight rather than avoiding it. Garlinghouse highlighted a New York Department of Financial Services trust license and a conditional OCC charter, characterizing the latter as “belt and suspenders” for the stablecoin business. “We think that uniquely positions us as you know almost overregulated,” he said. “But we want that…because we work with institutions we want them to look at us as going above and beyond to make sure there is that level of oversight so there’s no questions…is the stablecoin backed one to one [and]…the attestations on a regular basis about those backings.” Then came the cleanest non-answer of the session. “And I’m going to skip the question, will we ever buy a bank? They are customers,” Garlinghouse said. Related Reading: XRP Community Day Recap: The 7 Most Bullish Takeaways Pressed on whether additional US legislation could accelerate adoption, Garlinghouse pointed to an earlier example: “The Genius Act was the stable coin legislation that passed…President Trump signed it either at the end of July or early August,” he said. “That was an unlock for sure…we definitely saw a big uptick in stablecoin activity after that became law.” He argued a similar effect could follow if the Clarity Act passes, because clearer definitions would give boards, CFOs, and banks more room to move. For corporates, he emphasized operational utility—especially “24/7 ability to move” stablecoins—arguing that “being able to make a payment on a Sunday afternoon sometimes is important.” Garlinghouse said Ripple has kept its commercial center of gravity on payments because the value proposition is straightforward: faster, cheaper settlement. On tokenization, he was supportive but selective, noting friction in traditional settlement cycles like “T+3” and “T+1,” while also warning that some projects feel like “a technology in search of a problem.” He pointed to BlackRock CEO Larry Fink as a prominent advocate, saying Fink believes a “huge percentage of assets will be tokenized,” and added: “I agree with him.” But Garlinghouse stressed that execution will be “vertical by vertical,” arguing domain experts, not Ripple, need to drive sectors it doesn’t understand, like insurance. At press time, XRP traded at $1.4027. Featured image from YouTube, chart from TradingView.com
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