Tech investor Jason Calacanis says he’s paying around $110,000 annualized to run an AI agent, more than most US salaries, and it’s not running at full capacity.
Stablecoin incentives remain a key unresolved issue as lawmakers seek to advance digital-asset market-structure legislation.
Bitcoin’s price action is struggling with bearish corrections, repeatedly failing to close daily trading sessions above $70,000. As it stands, Bitcoin is now moving in a tight range below $70,000, and crypto analysts are undecided on its next direction. Some see the current structure as a base for another push higher, but others warn that any bounce could invite new selling. Crypto analyst Sherlock is among the cautious voices, arguing on X that a rally to between $72,000 and $76,000 may not be a recovery but a kill zone for Bitcoin bulls. The $76,000 Breakeven Wall Crypto analyst Sherlock is of the notion that any Bitcoin price recovery to $76,000 from here might not actually be a good thing. Sherlock’s argument is based on the Bitcoin holdings of Strategy. At the time of writing, the company holds 714,644 BTC at an average cost basis of $76,052. That stash represents roughly 3.4% of the total Bitcoin supply that will ever exist. Related Reading: Extreme Bitcoin Shorts Could Predict A Bottom, Here’s The Significance Now that Bitcoin is trading around $68,000, Strategy’s position is significantly underwater, and the company is sitting at an estimated unrealized loss of about $5.7 billion at current prices. In the analyst’s view, every push to the $74,000 to $76,000 range brings this large concentration of supply closer to breakeven. Breakeven levels often act as selling zones. Based on that perspective, the $76,000 area could be risky because it brings Strategy’s position back to its average entry price, and many large holders might consider reducing exposure. That said, there is no indication that Strategy plans to sell. The company has repeatedly stated that it has no intention of offloading its Bitcoin and has even emphasized that its balance sheet could withstand a severe downturn, including a scenario where the Bitcoin price drops below $10,000. ETF Pressure And Bitcoin Cost Basis Sherlock also pointed to Spot Bitcoin ETFs as another source of pressure that might lead to a bull trap. As it stands, about 1.28 million BTC are currently held in these funds, with an estimated average entry price between $84,000 and $90,000. Related Reading: Could A Bitcoin Price Crash Below $10,000 Wipe Out Strategy? Saylor Shares What To Expect Since late 2025, these ETFs have recorded more than $6 billion in net outflows, and the Bitcoin price might face another pressure even if it reaches the average entry price. He also noted that about 63% of invested Bitcoin wealth has a cost basis above $88,000, meaning a large share of buyers in 2025 are sitting on losses, and a rally to their entry levels could also be a bull trap. Therefore, a climb into the $72,000 to $76,000 range could be a bull trap. If it doesn’t, then the next trap could be around $88,000. That said, if every breakeven level triggered selling, then Bitcoin might never form a bottom. At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading at $66,980. Featured image from Pixabay, chart from Tradingview.com
On Thursday, February 19, Decentralized Finance (DeFi) platform Aave announced it now has a total of $1 billion in Real World Assets (RWA). Through its flagship market, Aave Horizon, Aave launched tokenized RWA and achieved $600 million in deposits by January 2026. In less than a month, the platform doubled this amount, bringing its active …
The crypto analyst who warned Solana (SOL) traders to sell near the cycle top at $250 is back with a new outlook after the market validated his earlier call. Crypto Patel says the decline in SOL’s price following his $200-$250 exit zone has now created the conditions for a new long-term opportunity, but only if another key level gives way. His latest chart frames Solana’s price action as a repeatable cycle of euphoric expansion and sharp correction before the next major rally. Crypto Patel Shares New Solana Price Prediction In a recent post on X, Crypto Patel reminded community members that when Solana was trading near its peak between $250 and $200, most investors were projecting a run to $1,000. Instead, the price reversed from a high around $295 and collapsed to near $67, marking a massive 77% drawdown from the top. Related Reading: Here’s Why The Bitcoin, Ethereum, And Solana Prices Are Still Crashing Hard Now, the analyst is presenting a new outlook, warning of a potentially similar decline in Solana’s price this cycle. He notes that Solana is now testing the $85 level, which corresponds to the 0.382 Fibonacci retracement on the chart. The zone has acted as a temporary support; however, it remains structurally weak given the broader trend of lower highs since the peak. The analyst suggests that if Solana fails to break $85, its price could slide into the $50- $30 range, extending its decline over the past two years. He has labeled this area as a strong Fair Value Gap (FVG) accumulation zone based on historical demand and volume behavior. The accompanying chart also maps prior expansion phases in which Solana surged by thousands of percent after long consolidation periods. In the 2021 bull cycle, price rallied by more 24,234.55% and then declined by 97.01% the following year. Crypto Patel’s current projection places Solana in a similar expansion and corrective phase. The cryptocurrency has already experienced its expansion stage in 2024, when its price jumped by more than 3,699% to a peak of around $295. Now the analyst predicts an upcoming correction, where price is expected to decline by a whopping 89.44% in mid 2026. Long-Term Targets Remain Intact Despite Correction Despite the bearish short-term outlook, Crypto Patel has not abandoned his long-range bullish projections for SOL. He maintains that once the corrective phase is complete, Solana could still target the $500– $1,000 range. His chart projects a sharp upward surge toward the $1,000 level by 2027, representing a massive 3,103% surge. Related Reading: XRP, Solana Secure Inflows As Institutions Move $1 Billion Out Of Bitcoin And Ethereum Going further, the analyst also shared his bullish price projection for Solana by late 2029. He expects that once the price hits $1,000, SOL could rally strongly and steadily toward $10,000. He has marked $9,270 as the next long-term target, reflecting a rally of approximately 27,660%. Featured image from Freepik, chart from Tradingview.com
The Bitcoin’s recent pullback may look concerning on the surface, but according to Brian Armstrong, the move has more to do with the market psychology than with any deterioration in fundamentals. After a period of strong performance, shifting sentiment and broader market uncertainty are playing a larger role in BTC’s price movement than structural weaknesses within the network or its long-term value proposition. Why Bitcoin’s Core Strengths Remain Intact A crypto expert known as Walter Bloomberg on X has revealed that the Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong believes Bitcoin’s recent slide is temporary and is driven primarily by market psychology rather than weakening fundamentals. Related Reading: Standard Chartered Lowers Bitcoin Forecast: Predicts Price Dive To $50,000 Before Rebound Speaking to the Consumer News and Business Channel (CNBC) at the World Liberty Forum in Florida, Armstrong pushed back against the speculation linking the decline to potential Federal Reserve (Fed) leadership changes or emerging risks such as quantum computing. Instead, Armstrong explained that the move reflects investors locking in profits and reacting to what they believe others are thinking. He described the downturn as likely temporary, noting that Coinbase is repurchasing shares and buying more BTC at a lower price. Armstrong emphasized that crypto market cycles are normal, reiterating that BTC remains the best-performing asset of the past decade and that the company continues to focus on long-term growth. Is This The Early Stage Of Another Supply Shock? Bitcoin whales have accumulated more than 200,000 BTC despite the ongoing selling pressure. Analyst Darkfost highlighted that while whale inflows to exchanges have increased recently, their overall holdings have continued to grow. Thus, inflows typically reflect short-term behaviour and can generate immediate selling pressure. Related Reading: Bitcoin Whales Flood Binance As Correction Deepens: On-Chain Data Shows The chart below provides a medium-term perspective by tracking the evolution of the whale-held supply on a monthly average basis. After a sharp drop in this average to nearly -7% on December 15, whale behaviour appears to have shifted over the past month, with their holdings increasing by 3.4%. During this period, the BTC supply by whales grew from 2.9 million BTC to over 3.1 million BTC, representing an accumulation of more than 200,000 BTC. Meanwhile, the last time whale accumulation of this magnitude occurred was during the April 2025 market correction. At that time, this wave of accumulation had helped absorb selling pressure and supported the rally that pushed BTC from $76,000 to $126,000. However, with BTC still consolidating around 46% below its recent all-time high, the current level may be viewed as an attractive accumulation zone. Darkfost noted that it is not surprising to see some whales taking advantage of this opportunity. As selling pressure remains significant, this whale demand may not yet be sufficient on its own to fully counterbalance the broader market. Featured image from Pixabay, chart from Tradingview.com
Ether.fi will migrate 70,000 cards and 300,000 accounts to OP Mainnet, bringing $2M in daily crypto payments to Optimism.
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Sources familiar with the talks on stablecoin yields say the White House urged bankers to get on board with a deal that lets the market structure bill advance.
Bitcoin may stay capped under $70,000 as traders deploy bearish options strategies, and spot BTC ETF outflows point to a retest of the yearly low.
The CFTC is focusing on returning to foundational principles to enhance market oversight. Emphasis is placed on ensuring financial markets serve the economy through price discovery and risk mitigation. Regulatory efforts should prioritize market integrity over sensational headlines.
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Crypto expert Remi has raised the possibility that XRP could have a base price of $10,000. This came as the expert noted that the XRP Ledger (XRPL) could become the go-to network for tokenization, boosting XRP’s utility. How XRP Can Achieve A Base Price of $10,000 In an X post, Remi predicted that XRP could have a base price of $10,000. He suggested that this could happen if the altcoin has a “United States Crypto price Floor System.” Notably, he made this comment in reference to a report on the U.S. developing a critical minerals price floor system. Related Reading: Analyst Shares XRP Roadmap To $10,000: What Happens With Each Milestone? Remi suggested that this could also happen for XRP if the U.S. eventually considers it a very important asset. Meanwhile, the expert also noted that the XRP Ledger will tokenize gold and Bitcoin, which would also boost the altcoin’s utility and possibly contribute to the base case price of $10,000. In another X post, Remi declared that all the critical minerals will be tokenized on the XRPL with XRP as the bridge currency. He reiterated that the altcoin could reach $1,000, $10,000, and even $100,000 once these begin to happen on the XRPL. It is worth noting that the XRPL is already seeing a wave of tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs). Billiton Diamond and Ctrl Alt announced earlier this month that they had tokenized over $280 million of certified polished diamonds. Ripple also backed the deal, with the crypto firm providing custody services for this tokenization initiative. RWA.xyz data shows that the total tokenized assets on the XRPL are currently valued at $1.9 billion. The network ranks sixth among all networks in terms of tokenized RWAs. XRPL Gets New Upgrade The XRP Ledger has activated the Permissioned DEX, which enables compliant institutional trading. This is expected to further boost the network’s adoption, which is positive for XRP. Commenting on this development, expert X Finance Bull noted that regulated institutions can now trade on the network with vetted counterparties. Related Reading: Cup And Handle Pattern Puts XRP Price At $60 After Hitting Resistance He further remarked that this translates to compliant DeFi, on-chain order books, and KYC-gated trading. The expert also claimed that Ripple and its partner institutions have been waiting for this, and that the infrastructure is ready and the payment rails are open. X Finance Bull declared that this is how up to trillions of dollars will enter the XRP Ledger. He also mentioned that the CLARITY Act, being signed into law, will be the next bullish catalyst for XRP. Once that happens, he predicts that institutional inflows into the XRP ecosystem will increase. At the time of writing, the XRP price is trading at around $1.41, down over 4% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Adobe Stock, chart from Tradingview.com
The longtime Warhammer designer backed Games Workshop’s generative AI ban, arguing the technology undermines creative work.
Blockchain-based versions of US stocks are drawing growing investor activity, with onchain wallets and cross-venue trading expanding rapidly.
Analysis by Bitcoin services company River forecasts a transaction surge as individuals and businesses experiment with AI agentic payments.
Bitcoin is on course to lock in another negative month, but one analyst says major differences in the current market structure could be a sign of a pending trend reversal.
The average bitcoin ETF investor now sits on a 20% paper loss, leaving the market vulnerable to capitulation selling if prices slide further, a Wintermute trader said.
Google AI music generator Lyria 3 is now available on the Gemini app. It works—mostly—but the competition has a big head start.
Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, continued its price struggles as traders weighed two stress-tinged signals from the US financial ecosystem. This week, there was a sudden $18.5 billion Federal Reserve overnight repo operation, and Blue Owl Capital has decided to permanently halt redemptions from a retail-focused private credit fund. In another era, either […]
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Paul Atkins and Hester Peirce spoke at ETHDenver on Wednesday on the future of regulation at the SEC and its response to crypto market volatility.
A transaction-level analysis of 92 community banks found $78.3 million in net deposits moved to Coinbase over 13 months, with money market accounts losing most outflows.
Aptos is preparing a major economic shift of moving from open-ended token issuance to a capped, potentially deflationary supply model. This change aims to align APT supply more closely with network activity, marking a transition from its growth-focused, incentive-driven phase. Related Reading: Goldman Sachs CEO Says US Must Codify How Crypto ‘Will Operate’ Proposed by the Aptos Foundation and pending governance approval, the overhaul seeks to slow new token issuance while expanding mechanisms that remove tokens from circulation, such as burns and permanent staking. At the time of the announcement, APT was trading near $0.88, down about 4.5%, reflecting investor caution as the market considers the long-term effects of the tokenomics changes. APT's price trends to the downside on the daily chart. Source: APTUSD on Tradingview Hard Supply Cap and Lower Emissions Mark Structural Change At the center of the proposal is the introduction of a hard supply cap of 2.1 billion APT tokens, a major shift for a network that currently has no maximum supply. About 1.196 billion tokens are already in circulation, meaning future issuance would gradually decline as the cap is approached. The foundation also plans to reduce annual staking rewards from 5.19% to 2.6%, lowering the rate at which new tokens are created. A redesigned staking model may offer higher yields for longer lock-up commitments, aiming to maintain validator participation while reducing inflationary pressure. In addition, 210 million APT tokens are proposed to be permanently locked and staked, removing them from liquid circulation while continuing to support network security. The changes collectively signal a move toward tighter supply discipline as the ecosystem matures. Burn Mechanisms and Fee Adjustments Could Drive Deflation Alongside emission cuts, Aptos intends to strengthen token burn dynamics. Transaction fees paid on the network are already burned, and a proposed tenfold increase in gas fees could accelerate the pace at which tokens leave circulation. Even after the adjustment, stablecoin transfers are expected to remain extremely low-cost. Higher on-chain activity may further amplify burns. New applications, including fully on-chain trading platforms, are projected to generate sustained transaction volume, potentially creating conditions where tokens burned exceed newly issued supply. The foundation is also exploring additional measures such as performance-based grants and a potential token buyback program, both designed to better align issuance with measurable ecosystem growth. What the Shift Means for Investors For investors, the proposed overhaul introduces a different economic narrative for APT. Reduced staking rewards may lower short-term yield opportunities, but tighter supply and expanded burn mechanisms could support scarcity if network adoption increases. The timing is notable as a major token unlock cycle concludes in October 2026, expected to reduce annual supply unlocks by roughly 60%. Combined with declining grant distributions, the reforms aim to transition Aptos toward a model where long-term value depends more on network usage than subsidy-driven emissions. Related Reading: Stellar Price Forecast: XLM Stabilizes After Dip, March Recovery Toward $0.20 in Focus Whether the strategy succeeds will depend on governance approval and sustained ecosystem growth, but the proposal highlights a growing trend across blockchain networks: tokenomics design is becoming as critical as technology performance in attracting developers, institutions, and long-term capital. Cover image from ChatGPT, APTUSD chart on Tradingview
MegaETH leverages Ethereum for its superior blockchain execution environment. A stress test on MegaETH achieved 55,000 transactions per second. Layer two solutions that replicate layer one services face security challenges.
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The Bollinger Bands indicator has narrowed to its tightest level on record, a rare technical setup that analysts say is a sign of a pending directional move.
The ETF invests exclusively in short-term US Treasurys and is structured for potential use by stablecoin issuers under US reserve requirements.
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