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The price of Polygon shows new signs of recovery after weeks of constant selling. Since February 11, POL has accumulated an increase of nearly 13% and, in the last 24 hours, has advanced about 5.4%, maintaining most of its return momentum in the range of $0.095.

At first, the structure resembles the pattern that drove the 90% appreciation of Polygon earlier this year. The price stabilizes, the moment is one of improvement, and buyers are acting close to support. However, now a crucial element is missing. In the last surge, sellers were completely removed from the market. This time, that movement has not yet occurred.

A structured credit manager from the US is pushing the boundaries of TradFi by integrating crypto into real-world financing. Newmarket Capital, responsible for nearly $3 billion in assets, is innovating by creating hybrid loans with mortgages and commercial credit, using Bitcoin (BTC) along with traditional real estate as collateral.

Its affiliate, Battery Finance, leads the development of financial structures that use digital assets to enable credit without requiring the liquidation of clients' investments.

Ethereum is attempting to stabilize after weeks of strong selling pressure. The price is near the $1,950 range, advancing about 6% from its recent low. Meanwhile, the largest Ethereum whales have initiated a significant accumulation movement.

However, short-term traders and derivatives market participants remain cautious, intensifying the debate around the coin's next move.

Largest Ethereum whales accumulate while bullish divergence remains

The price of XRP has struggled to recover in recent days, raising concerns about a possible repeat of the 2021-2022 bear market.

Despite the persistent weakness, a recent fact involving Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple, may change market sentiment.

XRP may not repeat the past

Brad Garlinghouse has been appointed to the Advisory Committee on Innovation of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The appointment represents a significant milestone for Ripple and the entire XRP ecosystem. The same regulatory environment that posed challenges to the company for almost five years is now seeking collaboration from the sector.

The Bitcoin (BTC) bear market impacted investors across all segments. Corporate treasuries, large whales, and even governments felt the pressure.

The fall of the currency reduced the value of El Salvador's reserves while default swap contracts reached their highest level in five months, raising concerns about the IMF program and the country's debt scenario.

According to recent data from El Salvador's Bitcoin Office, the nation's reserves total 7,560 BTC, valued at around $503.8 million. Bloomberg reported that the value of the portfolio fell from about $800 million at Bitcoin's peak in October 2025, representing a loss of nearly $300 million in four months.

Bitcoin has always had its function as a store of value questioned due to high volatility. Physical gold, on the other hand, has established itself as the main asset for wealth protection. It is synonymous with predictability and stability in times of crisis.

This contrast, however, is starting to lose strength. Recent data shows a significant change. For the first time in years, the monthly volatility of gold has exceeded that of Bitcoin. This information is included in analyses from JPMorgan. The fact questions the narrative that separates the two assets only by risk.

The price of Bitcoin remains pressured, with a drop of about 1.2% in the last 24 hours and being traded close to $66,000 at the time of this report. Despite occasional recoveries, the overall structure remains fragile.

Now, even large institutions are showing caution in their projections for Bitcoin. New on-chain signals and the behavior of long-term investors indicate that the risk of decline still persists.

Standard Chartered's alert accompanies weak ETF flows and institutional investors

The tokenized gold market surpassed US$ 6 billion, advancing significantly amid short-term volatility in physical gold prices.

With investors seeking exposure to real assets through digital infrastructure, tokenized gold has become one of the fastest-growing sectors within the digital asset market.

According to data from Dune, the total market capitalization of tokenized gold has increased by more than US$ 2 billion since the beginning of the year. At the time of this report, the segment was at US$ 6.12 billion.

Fintechs in Argentina welcomed the unprecedented possibility of allowing workers to deposit their salaries in virtual wallets (crypto). However, lawmakers removed this section from the project, a measure seen as favoring the interests of traditional banks.

In negotiations to broaden support for the text, the president Javier Milei's party agreed to exclude the article, despite polls showing that a significant majority of the population prefers to have the freedom to decide where their wages will be deposited.

Some Coinbase users are experiencing a temporary outage that prevents the purchase, sale, or transfer of digital assets on Coinbase.com.

The problem, first reported by the platform on its social media, raised concerns among traders, although the company assures customers that all funds remain protected.

Temporary service interruption prevents Coinbase users from trading.

Coinbase, the largest crypto exchange in the US, confirmed the interruption in a statement released on its official support channel on X, stating:

A new survey from OKX reveals that Americans increasingly find knowledge in financial education and digital assets attractive in a partner, with 21% stating that receiving crypto as a gift on Valentine's Day would be a 'stimulus.'

The data indicates that currently, having financial knowledge has become an evident advantage in the context of relationships.

Millennials and Generation Z redefine attraction based on financial management

The survey conducted with 1,000 Americans shows that 66% believe that knowledge about personal finance makes someone more attractive. The percentage is even higher among younger generations: 76% of Generation Z and 75% of Millennials value financial education in their partners.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin classified Russia's invasion of Ukraine as 'criminal aggression.' He advocates for the application of governance principles inspired by crypto to transform the Russian political system.

The statements, released on the eve of the fourth anniversary of the invasion on February 24, 2026, connect blockchain concepts to the long-term security of Europe and Ukraine.

Vitalik Buterin condemns aggression while supporting Ukraine

The Russian-Canadian innovator directly refuted interpretations that present the conflict as morally ambiguous. He emphasized that the invasion led by Russia finds no justification.

MEXC, the fastest-growing global cryptocurrency exchange in the world, redefining a user-centered approach to digital assets through real zero-fee trading, secured the third position among globally centralized exchanges, achieving 7.8% market share and recording $1.5 trillion in spot trading volume throughout 2025, according to Coingecko.

The exchange demonstrated exceptional growth of 90.9% compared to the previous year, significantly surpassing the industry average of 7.6% and solidifying itself as the fastest-growing platform among the top 10 exchanges. This momentum continued in December 2025, when MEXC processed $86.0 billion in monthly spot trading volume.

The decentralized perpetual trading platform Lighter recorded an almost 10% increase in its native token LIT during the first hours of trading in the US.

The move comes after the announcement of a significant revenue sharing agreement made with Circle, the issuer of USDC.

Lighter closes revenue sharing agreement of $920 million in USDC with Circle — an advantage for DeFi traders

The LIT, the asset that powers the Lighter ecosystem, jumped nearly 10% with the announcement, trading at $1.46 at the time of the news.

The price of Solana remains under strong pressure, extending a three-week downward trend amid low investor support and an unfavorable macro context.

The SOL is trading close to US$ 80, reflecting the decrease in demand across the entire crypto market. Compounding the situation, long-term investors are now showing signs of lower conviction.

Profitable supply of Solana hits the lowest level in several years

On-chain data indicates that the profitable supply of Solana has fallen to 15%. This is the lowest level since November 2022. Normally, a decline in profitable supply indicates that the majority of investors are at a loss, which tends to reduce the impetus for new sales.

Bitcoin (BTC) has accumulated a decline of 23.4% this year, after retreating more than 6% in 2025. Prices remain under constant pressure, with the leading cryptocurrency currently trading at $67,214.

In this scenario, a central question weighs on market sentiment: when will the Bitcoin downtrend end? Four signs indicate that the asset may be in the early stages of a down cycle, increasing the possibility of further declines.

Capital flight confirms shift to bearish sentiment

The total cryptocurrency market dropped more than $43 billion in the last 24 hours, while the market remains dominated by fear. Bitcoin (BTC) failed to recover to $70,000, and MYX Finance (MYX) continues to lead the altcoins in the bear market, with a 40% drop.

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Charles Hoskinson, CEO of Input Output, announced at Consensus Hong Kong that LayerZero will be migrated to the Cardano blockchain. The change comes after Citadel Securities' investment in LayerZero and coincides with the launch of the Midnight mainnet.

Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy, plans to issue additional perpetual preferred shares in an attempt to alleviate investor concerns about the volatility of common shares, according to the company's CEO.

The announcement comes as Strategy's shares, traded under the code MSTR, have fallen about 17% since the beginning of the year.

CEO says that preferred shares may become the main fundraising tool for Strategy

In a recent interview with Bloomberg, the CEO of Strategy, Phong Le, addressed the price fluctuations of Bitcoin. He attributed the volatility of the asset to its digital characteristics. When BTC rises, Strategy's digital asset treasury plan drives significant gains in common shares.

The price of Bitcoin remains under pressure, extending the recent decline without showing a clear sign of reversal. At the time of this report, BTC is trading near $66,996, reflecting the widespread caution in the crypto market.

The increasing uncertainty has led many investors to sell, although a significant group is attempting to stabilize price movements.

Bitcoin investors accumulate losses

The Spent Output Profit Ratio, or SOPR, indicates an increase in skepticism among Bitcoin investors. The SOPR assesses the relationship between the value in USD of coins sold and the original purchase price. When the index remains above 1, investors are realizing profits on their sales.

The price of XRP today is trading close to $1.38, signaling initial signs of stabilization after weeks of weakness. In the chart, a well-known recovery pattern has started to form, similar to other past configurations that preceded strong valuations. However, on-chain and derivatives data do not confirm the optimism.

The buying pressure has dropped sharply, long-term investors have retreated, and the risks associated with leverage remain high. This creates a contrast between what the charts indicate and the actual behavior of investors.