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$61 million bitcoin whale liquidated on HTX as sentiment back at 'extreme fear'

The position was the largest single forced closure in 24 hours as bitcoin shed weekend gains and the fear index returned to historic lows. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/23/usd61-million-bitcoin-whale-liquidated-on-htx-as-sentiment-back-at-extreme-fear

Bitcoin ETFs bleed $3.8 billion in historic five-week outflow streak

Outflows underscore persistent institutional wariness toward bitcoin after the early October crash. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/23/bitcoin-etfs-bleed-usd3-8-billion-in-historic-five-week-outflow-streak

XRP falls 4% as network sees biggest realized loss spike since 2022

Past capitulation waves have preceded sharp recoveries, but this time price is still fighting technical resistance even as ledger activity surges. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/22/xrp-falls-4-as-network-sees-biggest-realized-loss-spike-since-2022

ProShares' stablecoin-ready ETF sees $17 billion debut, sparking speculation about Circle

Analysts speculated that a large issuer like Circle might be moving reserve assets en masse into the ETF, but data show otherwise. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/22/proshares-stablecoin-ready-etf-sees-usd17-billion-debut-sparking-speculation-about-circle

SportFi’s next act: onchain markets built around match-day results

An area of blockchain-based finance focused on increasing fans' engagement with sports teams, SportFi uses tokens to grant access to privileges such as limited voting rights and exclusive rewards. source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/02/20/sportfi-s-next-act-from-fan-tokens-to-on-chain-markets-built-around-match-day-results

Mentioning 'bitcoin' or crypto on AI agent OpenClaw's Discord will get you banned

The project's creator nearly deleted the viral AI agent after crypto scammers hijacked his accounts, launched a fake token that hit $16 million, and harassed him for weeks. source https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/02/22/mentioning-bitcoin-or-crypto-on-ai-agent-openclaw-s-discord-will-get-you-banned

How AI is helping retail traders exploit prediction market 'glitches' to make easy money

A fully automated bot quietly captured micro-arbitrage opportunities on short-term crypto prediction markets, netting nearly $150,000 source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/21/how-ai-is-helping-retail-traders-exploit-prediction-market-glitches-to-make-easy-money

Blue Owl liquidity crisis has investors bracing for 2008-style fallout — it could mean bitcoin's next bull run

Private-equity firm Blue Owl Capital (OWL) tumbled nearly 15% this week as it was forced to liquidate $1.4 billion in assets to pay investors looking to exit one of its private credit funds. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/20/how-this-week-s-sign-of-private-credit-stress-could-set-stage-for-next-bitcoin-bull-run

Bitcoin's weekend selloff may be over with CME's 24/7 crypto trading move

The derivatives exchange giant's switch to around-the-clock crypto trading will have a visible impact on liquidity and volatility on weekends, analysts said. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/21/bitcoin-s-weekend-selloff-may-be-over-with-cme-s-24-7-crypto-trading-move

Small investors are buying bitcoin. For a rally to succeed, the whales need to join in.

Small wallets have increased their BTC holdings by 2.5% since October's all-time high while large holders trimmed 0.8%, Santiment data shows. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/21/small-investors-are-buying-bitcoin-it-now-needs-bigger-players-to-show-up

Bitcoin nears $68,000, gold jumps as US-Iran tensions return

Geopolitical tensions and a cautious tone in U.S. stocks are keeping risk appetite in check, and some strategists warn of a potential retest of 2024 lows before a more sustained recovery. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/20/bitcoin-nears-usd68-000-gold-jumps-as-us-iran-tensions-return

Metaplanet CEO rebuts critics over bitcoin strategy and transparency

Simon Gerovich defends disclosure standards, options trading model, and hotel operations. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/20/metaplanet-ceo-rebuts-critics-over-bitcoin-strategy-and-transparency

Coinbase lets XRP, ADA and dogecoin holders borrow up to $100,000 without selling

The exchange is widening access to its Morpho-powered lending product after a wave of liquidations earlier this month, giving holders of major retail tokens a way to borrow USDC without selling. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/19/coinbase-lets-xrp-ada-and-dogecoin-holders-borrow-up-to-usd100-000-without-selling

Bitcoin shakes off U.S. session losses as Trump says U.S. trade deficit cut by 78%

Investors are focused less on the accuracy of Trump’s trade figures and more on how renewed tariff talk could mean higher-for-longer interest rates. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/19/bitcoin-shakes-off-u-s-session-losses-as-trump-says-u-s-trade-deficit-cut-by-78

WLFI surges 10% after Apex stablecoin deal, outperforming BTC and ETH

The Trump-affiliated token rose on news that a $3.5 trillion asset servicer will pilot USD1, while BTC and ETH continue to trade near multi-week lows. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/19/wlfi-surges-10-after-apex-stablecoin-deal-outperforming-btc-and-eth

Zora moves onto Solana with 'attention markets' for trading internet trends

The creator platform’s new product lets users trade tokens linked to social-media traction, a Polymarket-style bet on vibes rather than events. source https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/02/18/zora-moves-onto-solana-with-attention-markets-for-trading-internet-trends

Bitcoin losing $70,000 is a warning sign for further downside

Crypto majors soften while Asian equities rebound modestly, with traders continuing to weigh quantum fears, ETF flows and a possible shift in bitcoin’s broader trend. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/18/bitcoin-losing-usd70-000-is-a-warning-sign-for-further-downside

Bitcoin ETFs hold billions despite price crash, but resilience masks harsh reality

Bitcoin spot ETFs in the United States still hold about $85 billion in assets, despite the BTC price crash. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/18/bitcoin-etfs-hold-billions-after-price-crash-but-resilience-masks-harsh-reality

Popular burger joint Steak ’n Shake says bitcoin adoption boosted sales ‘dramatically’


Bitcoin payments are directed to a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, used to fund employee bonuses according to the company. source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/02/17/popular-burger-joint-steak-n-shake-says-bitcoin-adoption-boosted-sales-dramatically