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The debate around is reaching a fever pitch! While day traders are sweating over short-term "red candles," big banks are looking at a much longer—and much greener—horizon.
📉 THE 2026 REALITY CHECK
It's true: Standard Chartered recently adjusted its near-term expectations. Following a rocky February 2026, analysts slashed their year-end target for XRP by 65%, moving it from $8 down to $2.80.
The Reason: Slower-than-expected ETF inflows and macro "headwinds" (basically, the global economy being a bit moody).
The Context: They did the same for Bitcoin and Ethereum—it’s a market-wide recalibration, not an XRP-specific exit.
🚀 THE 2030 MEGA-TARGET
Here is the part that’s making the "XRP Army" hold tight: the bank’s 2030 projection remains effectively intact, with some analysts pointing toward $27–$28 based on long-term Fibonacci extensions and structural adoption.
Why the massive gap? Standard Chartered views XRP as financial infrastructure, not just a trading coin.
Bridge Asset: Betting on XRP’s role in cross-border settlement.
Tokenization: As commodities move onto the XRP Ledger (XRPL), the utility-driven demand could decouple price from retail speculation.
Institutional Patience: Banks play the 5–10 year game. They aren't looking at the 4-hour chart; they’re looking at the future of global value transfer.
🎯 THE "SENTIMENT DIVIDE"
We are currently in a "Maturing Market."
The Skeptics: See the 2026 downgrade as a sign of fading momentum.
The Visionaries: See a stablecoin-like floor forming, viewing any price under $2 as a massive accumulation zone for the 2030 "endgame."
The Bottom Line: Standard Chartered isn't saying XRP will "moon" tomorrow. They’re saying it’s a marathon, not a sprint. If you can stomach the 2026 volatility, the decade-end horizon looks incredibly bright. 🌟

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​If you've been watching the charts this #February, you know the crypto market has been taking some very heavy hits. Standard Chartered just dropped a bombshell, and it is something every holder needs to see.
​Here is what the #British #investment #bank's latest note to investors reveals:
​📉 The Target Drop: The previous bullish forecast of $8 by the end of 2026 has been drastically reduced down to $2.80.
​⚠️ Market Outlook: Geoffrey Kendrick, global head of #digitalassets research, warns that recent price action has been "challenging," and the bank officially expects further declines in the near term.
​🛑 Broad Impact: This revision comes on the heels of the worst market rout we've seen in almost four years, with forecasts being lowered across the entire digital asset class.
​Market shakeouts are tough, and this brutal selloff is testing everyone's conviction.
​What is your move right now? Are you buying the fear, or stepping back to see how far this drops? Let me know your thoughts in the comments! 👇 @Fogo Official @topfans

#StandardChartered slashed its #cryptocurrency price targets, warning $BTC could slide toward $50,000 and $ETH near $1,400 in the coming months before a projected rebound, signaling mounting pressure across digital assets despite a resilient long-term outlook. #StandardChartered lowered its digital asset price forecasts across major #cryptocurrencies signaling further downside before a potential rebound. The banking giant released research cutting targets for several #crypto tokens — including BTC and $SOL — reflecting expectations of near-term capitulation across the broader asset class.

The purchase will mark week 12 of consecutive buys by Strategy, which continues accumulating $BTC despite a sharp decline in the company's stock price.
Michael Saylor, the co-founder of #bitcoin (BTC) treasury company Strategy, indicated that the firm is buying more BTC amid the ongoing market dip, marking the 12th week of consecutive purchases.
Saylor posted the Strategy BTC accumulation chart on X on Sunday. The chart has become synonymous with the company's BTC purchases, as it touts its upcoming 99th BTC transaction.
Strategy’s most recent BTC purchase occurred on Feb. 9, when the company bought 1,142 $BTC for more than $90 million, bringing its total holdings to 714,644 BTC, valued at about $49.3 billion at market prices as of publication.

Bitcoin and the broader crypto markets declined sharply following a flash crash in October that caused the price of BTC to decline by over 50% from the all-time high above $125,000 and below Strategy’s $76,000 cost basis, its average price of acquisition per $BTC
The company has continued to accumulate amid the market downturn, defying analyst suggestions that Strategy would dump its Bitcoin holdings or pause accumulation in the event of a market-wide downturn.
Strategy continues to accumulate
Even before October’s flash crash caused a market downturn, the crypto treasury sector was showing signs of collapse, with many treasury companies recording sharp declines in their stock prices and a collapse of mNAV, or multiple on net asset value, a critical metric for crypto treasury companies.

The multiple on net asset value, or the premium added to a company’s stock above its net asset holdings, fell below 1 for several leading crypto treasury companies by September 2025, #StandardChartered Bank warned.
Treasury companies with an mNAV above 1 have easier access to financing and stock issuance to buy more crypto.
Conversely, mNAV values below 1 signal potential trouble for these companies, as market participants price them below their total assets.
Strategy earlier this month reported a Q4 loss of $12.4 billion, sending the company’s stock price tumbling by about 17%. The shares have recovered some of that decline in recent days, closing on Friday at $133.88.
This article is my own research, it is good to do your own research before performing any action.
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The second week of February 2026 is ending on a somber note. After failing to sustain the $70,000 rebound, Bitcoin ($BTC ) has slipped to an intraday low of $65,079, its weakest level this week. The "leverage flush" is intensifying as major institutions reset their expectations for the year.
1. Standard Chartered’s "Panic" Forecast
In a note that has sent shockwaves through the market today, Standard Chartered slashed its year-end 2026 Bitcoin forecast from $150,000 down to $100,000.
The Warning: Analyst Geoffrey Kendrick warned that BTC could "capitulate" further, potentially dropping to $50,000 before stabilizing.The Drain: Persistent outflows from Bitcoin ETFs and a "thinning" of speculative demand are being cited as the primary drivers of this price decay.
2. Coinbase’s $667M Reality Check
Following yesterday's closing bell, Coinbase reported a massive $667 million loss for Q4.
The Impact: Revenue tumbled 20% to $1.8 billion as falling token prices drained trading activity. The stock ($COIN) has tumbled nearly 37% so far in 2026.The Sentiment: Analysts from Monness, Crespi, and Hardt have downgraded the exchange to "Sell," calling assumptions of a quick recovery "foolish."
3. The "Epstein File" Shadow
The massive DOJ release of 3 million Epstein-related documents continues to cast a shadow over both Westminster and Washington.
Political Fallout: In the UK, the scandal nearly toppled Keir Starmer’s government. In the US, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is facing intense resignation calls after files confirmed he dined on Epstein’s island in 2012.Why it Matters: Lutnick is a key architect of U.S. Trade Policy. His potential departure is creating "Policy Risk" that is weighing on both equities and crypto "Risk-On" sentiment.
📊 Market Vital Signs (Feb 13, 2026)
Asset Price (USDT) 24h Trend Sentiment
Bitcoin ($BTC ) $66,001 ↘️ -3.6% Extreme Fear (11)
Ethereum ($ETH) $1,940 ↘️ -3.5% Multi-Month Low
Solana ($SOL) $86.29 ↘️ -1.6% Relative Strength
XRP ($XRP) $1.45 ↘️ -0.4% Stable Consolidation
🔮 Prediction: The $58K "Survival" Test
Bitcoin is currently holding above its 200-week moving average (~$58,000).
Bullish Case: If BTC can close the weekend above $66,000, there is still a technical window for a relief rally toward $73,000.Bearish Case: A sustained break below $60,000 would open the trapdoor for a deeper pullback toward the high $40,000s, as predicted by Standard Chartered today.
💡 Smart Strategy: This is a "De-risking" market. While retail traders are being washed out, "Satoshi-era" whales are watching the $58k floor. If you are a long-term holder, focus on Spot accumulation only at these extreme lows. Avoid leverage—the "funding rates" are erratic and the "AI scare trade" is currently dragging down all tech-adjacent assets.
Are you HODLing for the $100k "Revised" target, or are you preparing for a $50k "Capitulation"? Let’s talk below! 👇
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📅 February 12 - London / United States | Crypto optimism is faltering once again. Global bank Standard Chartered has adjusted its forecasts again and now anticipates a final capitulation scenario in the coming months. According to Geoffrey Kendrick, head of digital asset research at the bank, the market has not yet bottomed out and could face one last wave of selling before regaining momentum toward the end of the year.

📖The target of $100,000 for BTC by the end of 2026 represents another downward revision from previous estimates of $150,000 and, before that, $300,000. For ETH, the forecast dropped to $4,000 from $7,500.
Forecasts were also adjusted for other cryptocurrencies: Solana to $135, XRP to $2.80, BNB to $1,050, and Avalanche to $18, in what Kendrick describes as “mark-to-market” adjustments aligned with the weakness of BTC and ETH.
The bank attributes this pessimistic outlook to several factors. One key factor is the behavior of Bitcoin ETFs, whose holdings have decreased by almost 100,000 BTC since their peak in October 2025.
Many institutional investors bought an average of around $90,000 and are currently facing unrealized losses, increasing the likelihood of further selling in the short term.
The macroeconomic environment isn't helping either. With mixed economic data in the US and no clear expectations of rate cuts until after a possible change in the Federal Reserve chairmanship in June, the flow of capital into risk assets could remain limited. This context complicates the entry of new funds into the crypto market.

Topic Opinion:
Bearish projections can generate fear, but also strategic opportunities for those who understand volatility as part of the process. The key is not to predict every move, but to manage risk, liquidity, and expectations.
💬 Do you think we'll really see BTC at $50,000 this year?

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Is XRP about to 'moon'? Standard Chartered bets big on the strong surge of Ripple's token

Global investment bank Standard Chartered has made a bold forecast: XRP – the native token of the XRP Ledger network – could rise by up to 200% before the end of 2025, and even reach $12.50 before President Trump's term ends.

📈 Strong price forecast from a major bank

In a recently published report, Geoff Kendrick, a digital asset researcher at #StandardChartered , stated that XRP's price could reach $5.50 by the end of 2025, nearly a 200% increase from the current level (around $1.80 according to data from CoinGecko).

In recent years, Bitcoin has often been considered 'digital gold', a safe-haven asset amid traditional market volatility. However, according to a recent analysis from Standard Chartered, Bitcoin may not act as a hedge against volatility and instead is trading more like a technology stock.

Could Bitcoin Be the New Member of the 'Magnificent 7'?

Geoff Kendrick, an analyst at #StandardChartered , tested an interesting hypothesis: If Bitcoin were added to the 'Magnificent 7' group instead of Tesla, how might this portfolio perform?