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The January FOMC meeting, which recorded two more flexible dissenting votes, exposed a strong internal division within the Federal Reserve (Fed).

Although most policymakers supported the current stance, some members advocated for a 'two-way language' regarding future interest rate moves, indicating that rate hikes may return if inflation remains above target.

Fed minutes reveal rigid division as bitcoin faces difficulties

Recent macroeconomic data reinforced the cautiously optimistic outlook of Fed Chair Jerome Powell.

Quantum computing is often pointed out as a future threat to Bitcoin's cryptography. However, the central question is not whether quantum machines will eventually break the system. The focus is on whether the Bitcoin network will be able to reach a consensus on what decision to make if that moment approaches.

A powerful quantum computer would not only test Bitcoin's cryptography. It would challenge the community's willingness to reconsider fundamental assumptions about immutability, ownership, and neutrality.

The price of Solana rose by about 5.5% in the last seven days, remaining close to the level of $85. This recovery movement occurred after a sharp decline earlier this month.

However, behind this movement, there is a significant change in supply. Nearly $870 million in SOL has been quietly transferred from liquid staking protocols. At the same time, the price of Solana continues to trade within a downward continuity pattern. These signals indicate that the coming days may be decisive for the next significant movement of Solana.

The price of World Liberty Financial, or WLFI, rose nearly 20% in the last 24 hours, generating optimism among investors. However, three distinct metrics now point to hidden risks behind the apparent strength of the asset.

The distribution occurring among whales and medium-term investors preparing for exits generates consolidation pressure that could compromise the pattern entirely. Or is the price of WLFI preparing for a turnaround?

Cup pattern requires controlled consolidation above $0.105

Kraken, one of the largest crypto exchanges in the United States, has acquired the token management platform Magna.

The initiative represents another step in its expansion strategy as the company prepares for an initial public offering (IPO).

Kraken acquires Magna amid movement for IPO in the USA

According to Fortune, the terms of the acquisition, completed on Friday, have not been disclosed. This is Kraken's sixth deal in the past year, following the purchase of the futures platform NinjaTrader for $1.5 billion in March, as well as the acquisitions of the tokenized stock provider Backed and the derivatives infrastructure company Small Exchange.

As the crypto market faces a prolonged decline that began in September of last year, Bitcoin Cash (BCH) has become an outlier. In February 2026, BCH broke several important records, showcasing the network's resilience amid rising uncertainty.

Why do investors continue with BCH? And how might this trend impact the price?

Average transaction value on the BCH network skyrockets

The most significant milestone occurred in February when the average transaction value on the BCH network surpassed $2 million. This level is the highest since the Bitcoin network fork in 2017.

A hyperliquid officially entered the political scene in the U.S. with the launch of the Hyperliquid Policy Center, a lobbying and regulatory consulting group focused on decentralized finance (DeFi).

The center will be led by renowned crypto lawyer Jake Chervinsky, representing a significant advancement as the sector intensifies its efforts in Washington, D.C.

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Mentions of artificial intelligence (AI) on social media reached record levels in February 2026, with a focus on various applications and concerns.

However, this movement has not yet reflected in the crypto sector. The difference reveals a divided scenario: even with global interest in Artificial Intelligence growing, decentralized AI projects and blockchain-based AI tokens show weak performance and low visibility.

AI gains prominence on the internet and in global investment markets

The price of XRP has risen nearly 7% in the last seven days. This makes it the second-best performing asset among the ten largest cryptocurrencies, behind only Dogecoin, during a period when most relevant assets have remained stable.

However, the upward trend hides a clash between opposing forces acting over different time intervals.

CMF drop indicates risk of decline by head and shoulders pattern

The 4-hour chart points to the formation of a head and shoulders pattern, with the neckline close to $1.44. This reversal structure suggests a risk of decline of approximately 16%, measured from the top of the head to the neckline. XRP has been sideways since February 17, trying to avoid breaking the support. The pattern appears completed and ready to be triggered if the support is lost.

The price of Bitcoin has remained practically stable over the last 24 hours, fluctuating close to $67,600. However, the losses over 30 days reveal another scenario. The quotation fell about 27% in the monthly comparison. This sudden pause during the day may not indicate recovery, possibly functioning as a short break before a new drop.

One of the most significant groups of investors is signaling aggressive distribution. These patterns resemble historical movements that preceded intense corrections. The risk remains evident.

The total market capitalization of cryptocurrencies (TOTAL) and Bitcoin (BTC) continued to face a downward trend towards the second half of February. Pippin (PIPPIN) emerged as the worst-performing asset of the day, falling 28% in 24 hours.

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Bitmine holds 4,371,497 ETH, valued at approximately $8.7 billion, representing 3.62% of the total Ethereum supply and over 72% of its accumulation target of 5%. Including Bitcoin, equity stakes, and cash, the company's total balance sheet is approximately $9.6 billion.

The Founders Fund has completely abandoned its position in ETHZilla. The fund belongs to Peter Thiel, billionaire co-founder of PayPal and Palantir Technologies (data analytics company). ETHZilla is a company that accumulates Ethereum as a store of value.

The exit occurs as pressure mounts on companies that hold cryptocurrencies. The crypto market continues to decline sharply.

Thiel exits ETHZilla during market crash

Digital treasury companies became trendy last year. Several companies copied the 2020 strategy of Strategy, formerly MicroStrategy, focused on Bitcoin. They began to accumulate cryptocurrencies as reserves. The move attracted investors as prices rose and stocks appreciated.

The sentiment in the crypto market has shown significant deterioration, with Matrixport's Greed & Fear index falling to extremely low levels, suggesting that the market may be approaching another inflection point.

Nevertheless, Matrixport indicated that Bitcoin may face more decline ahead.

Sentiment signals indicate a possible inflection point for Bitcoin.

In a recent market update, Matrixport reported that the overall sentiment has reached extreme lows, reflecting widespread pessimism in the digital asset sector.

Metaplanet, based in Tokyo, announced the results for the fiscal year 2025, indicating a 738% increase in revenue compared to the previous year.

Despite the increase in revenue, the drop in Bitcoin had a strong impact on the company, as a non-monetary evaluation loss of 102.2 billion yen (US$ 667.52 million) led the company to register a net loss for the year.

Revenue increases and net loss continues: the results for the fiscal year 2025 of Metaplanet

The results report of Metaplanet for the fiscal year 2025 revealed that revenue rose to 8.9 billion yen (US$ 58.12 million), compared to 1.06 billion yen (US$ 6.92 million) in the previous year. Transactions with Bitcoin accounted for about 95% of total revenue.

XRP is trying to regain upward momentum after weeks of consolidation. The recent price movement suggests a possible breakout of a bullish triangle pattern.

Market conditions remain critical for confirmation. While volatility remains in the crypto market in general, the structure of XRP indicates increased pressure.

XRP investors support the breakout

On-chain data shows continued support from long-term investors. The HODLer Net Position Change indicator currently reflects recurring accumulation. Green bars on the indicator signal capital inflow into long-term wallets.

The price of Ethereum rose about 1% in the last 24 hours, remaining close to the level of $2,000. However, this is not the first time that Ethereum has tried to recover. In the last 10 days (between February 6 and 15), ETH made three attempts to recover. In all of them, it showed initial strength but failed to rise beyond those levels.

Now, charts indicate the reasons for these failed attempts. The data also shows what needs to change for the Ethereum price forecast to finally become optimistic.

Bitcoin has struggled to resume its upward movement in recent sessions. The price remains oscillating within a narrow range amidst uncertain macroeconomic conditions. Volatility in the stock markets and interest rate expectations have limited recovery attempts.

With mixed short-term signals, the focus shifts to long-term investors, known as LTHs. This group has historically influenced significant changes in the direction of Bitcoin. Their behavior now offers important signals about the possibility of BTC being close to a new inflection point.

As the cryptocurrency market enters a new phase of volatile expansion, one of the leading global platforms for trading digital assets, Zoomex, officially announced the start of its annual initiative — 'February Race: Growth Season.'

With a total prize of up to $100,000, the campaign aims not only to boost the gradual growth of users' assets but also to reinforce Zoomex's commitment to 'asset sovereignty' and 'transparency in rules', providing a competitive environment where transactions occur smoothly and advantages are accessible to traders worldwide.

Virtual criminals have turned thousands of web pages into crypto mining machines without the owners' knowledge, illegally. Over 3,500 sites were infected just in July of last year in Latin America. The warning comes from the digital security company ESET, based on data collected throughout 2025.

The illegal operation occurs precisely when Brazil establishes stricter rules for the digital asset market under the supervision of the Central Bank.

Virus turns your computer into a crypto miner

Risks related to quantum computing are impacting the relative valuation of Bitcoin compared to gold, according to analyst Willy Woo. The trend of Bitcoin appreciation against the precious metal, which lasted for 12 years, was broken after quantum computing came onto the market's radar.

According to Woo, a sufficiently advanced quantum computer could, in theory, discover private keys from exposed public keys. The central point is the possible reacquisition of about 4 million BTC considered 'lost', a volume that would surpass institutional purchases over the last eight years.