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Bitcoin options market structure leans toward $60K retest in February

Bitcoin options market structure leans toward $60K retest in February

February 20, 2026

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.

Kraken’s xStocks tops $25B in volume with more than 80K onchain holders

Kraken’s xStocks tops $25B in volume with more than 80K onchain holders

February 20, 2026

Blockchain-based versions of US stocks are drawing growing investor activity, with onchain wallets and cross-venue trading expanding rapidly.

Bitcoin Lightning Network exceeds $1B in monthly volume: Report

Bitcoin Lightning Network exceeds $1B in monthly volume: Report

February 20, 2026

Analysis by Bitcoin services company River forecasts a transaction surge as individuals and businesses experiment with AI agentic payments.

Bitcoin’s monthly losses break records, but history says a turnaround is brewing

Bitcoin’s monthly losses break records, but history says a turnaround is brewing

February 20, 2026

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.

SEC leaders seek to clarify how tokenized securities interact with existing regulation

SEC leaders seek to clarify how tokenized securities interact with existing regulation

February 20, 2026

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.

Community banks see net deposit outflows to Coinbase: Study

Community banks see net deposit outflows to Coinbase: Study

February 20, 2026

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.

Tightening Bitcoin Bollinger Bands forecast explosive price move, but which way?

Tightening Bitcoin Bollinger Bands forecast explosive price move, but which way?

February 19, 2026

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.

ProShares seeks stablecoin reserves with GENIUS Act-compliant Treasury ETF

ProShares seeks stablecoin reserves with GENIUS Act-compliant Treasury ETF

February 19, 2026

The ETF invests exclusively in short-term US Treasurys and is structured for potential use by stablecoin issuers under US reserve requirements.

Ripple CEO confirms White House meeting between crypto, banking reps

Ripple CEO confirms White House meeting between crypto, banking reps

February 19, 2026

Trump administration officials held a similar event last week to discuss stablecoin yield within a market structure bill under consideration in Congress.

Bitcoin ETFs still sit on $53B in net inflows despite recent outflows: Bloomberg

Bitcoin ETFs still sit on $53B in net inflows despite recent outflows: Bloomberg

February 19, 2026

Heavy outflows haven’t erased the success of spot Bitcoin ETFs, which still hold $53 billion in cumulative inflows, according to Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas.

‘Resilient’ Bitcoin holders defend BTC, but bear floor sits 20% lower: Glassnode

‘Resilient’ Bitcoin holders defend BTC, but bear floor sits 20% lower: Glassnode

February 19, 2026

Bitcoin trades in a tight demand zone that formed in 2024, but previous bear market data suggests the channel will break and lead to new lows.

Bitcoin 'roadmap to bottom' says $58.7K Binance cost basis now crucial

Bitcoin 'roadmap to bottom' says $58.7K Binance cost basis now crucial

February 19, 2026

New Bitcoin price analysis set out key safety nets for bulls ahead of a potential showdown with Binance traders' aggregate deposit cost basis.

CME targets May launch for 24/7 crypto derivatives trading

CME targets May launch for 24/7 crypto derivatives trading

February 19, 2026

As both the SEC and CFTC explore 24/7 trading hours for US capital markets, several traditional financial exchanges file to expand hours in anticipation of such a move.

Bitcoin miners chase 30 GW AI capacity to offset hashprice pressure

Bitcoin miners chase 30 GW AI capacity to offset hashprice pressure

February 19, 2026

Public Bitcoin miners are developing 30 gigawatts of AI-focused power capacity, nearly triple current levels, as post-halving margin pressure reshapes the industry.

Bitcoin price forecast sees new breakdown as crypto liquidates over $200M

Bitcoin price forecast sees new breakdown as crypto liquidates over $200M

February 19, 2026

Bitcoin fed into "extreme bearish sentiment" as a tight BTC price range fueled daily crypto liquidations of over $200 million.

Dash Evolution chain integrates Zcash Orchard privacy pool

Dash Evolution chain integrates Zcash Orchard privacy pool

February 19, 2026

Initial features will support basic transfers, setting the stage for subsequent upgrades, including privacy features for tokenized real-world assets.

Here’s what happened in crypto today

Here’s what happened in crypto today

February 19, 2026

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.

Banks can’t seem to service crypto, even as it goes mainstream

Banks can’t seem to service crypto, even as it goes mainstream

February 19, 2026

Crypto’s reputation is improving, but investors still complain that their banks are blocking their accounts for interacting with digital assets.

Voltage rolls out USD-settled Bitcoin Lightning credit line for businesses

Voltage rolls out USD-settled Bitcoin Lightning credit line for businesses

February 19, 2026

Voltage has launched a US dollar‑settled revolving credit line that plugs directly into Bitcoin and Lightning payment flows, letting businesses send instant, Lightning‑style payments.

Deutsche Börse exec says tokenization is an evolution, not a threat

Deutsche Börse exec says tokenization is an evolution, not a threat

February 19, 2026

Carlo Kölzer says tokenization is not threatening but is reshaping traditional markets after the company's 360T platform integrates Kraken-backed xStocks.

Google searches for ‘Bitcoin going to zero’ at highest since 2022

Google searches for ‘Bitcoin going to zero’ at highest since 2022

February 19, 2026

“Bitcoin going to zero” Google searches have spiked to their highest level since the FTX collapse, even as institutional buyers accumulate BTC and macro uncertainty hits record highs.

Blockchain data may predict drug overdose surges months in advance: Chainalysis

Blockchain data may predict drug overdose surges months in advance: Chainalysis

February 19, 2026

Larger crypto payments to darknet markets were linked to higher stimulant hospitalizations and deaths in Canadian health data.

Polymarket’s lawsuit could decide who regulates US prediction markets

Polymarket’s lawsuit could decide who regulates US prediction markets

February 19, 2026

Polymarket’s lawsuit challenges state authority and could redefine whether the CFTC controls US prediction markets or whether states set their own rules.

Robinhood’s L2 testnet hits 4M transactions in first week, CEO says

Robinhood’s L2 testnet hits 4M transactions in first week, CEO says

February 19, 2026

Robinhood plans a mainnet launch later this year as the testnet hosts experimental assets, including stock-style tokens.

Hacker returns $21M in Bitcoin stolen from South Korean authorities: Report

Hacker returns $21M in Bitcoin stolen from South Korean authorities: Report

February 19, 2026

Local media reported that the stolen 320 Bitcoin was returned to a wallet controlled by authorities, with the unknown hacker seemingly having a sudden change of heart.

Morgan Stanley, other top holders add Bitmine exposure amid sell-off

Morgan Stanley, other top holders add Bitmine exposure amid sell-off

February 19, 2026

Bitmine’s top holders continued to increase exposure, showing steady institutional demand for the largest Ether treasury company from Wall Street heavyweights.

Ledn raises $188M in first Bitcoin-backed loan securitization: Bloomberg

Ledn raises $188M in first Bitcoin-backed loan securitization: Bloomberg

February 19, 2026

The Bitcoin lender reportedly packaged thousands of Bitcoin-backed consumer loans into rated bonds, giving investors a new way to take crypto‑linked risk without holding BTC.

Bitcoin ETFs see $133M outflows as sentiment stays in ‘extreme fear’

Bitcoin ETFs see $133M outflows as sentiment stays in ‘extreme fear’

February 19, 2026

US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs have shed $238 million this week, potentially setting up the first five-week outflow streak since March 2025.

Why address poisoning works without stealing private keys

Why address poisoning works without stealing private keys

February 19, 2026

Address poisoning works by cluttering your transaction history with fake entries, tricking you into sending funds to a scammer’s address by mistake.

Ethereum Foundation lists ‘quantum readiness,’ gas limits as 2026 priorities

Ethereum Foundation lists ‘quantum readiness,’ gas limits as 2026 priorities

February 19, 2026

The Ethereum Foundation called 2025 one of its “most productive years,” highlighting two major network upgrades and the gas limit significantly increasing.

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