BTC at a Turning Point: How Global Policy Shifts and AI Risks Could Shape the Market (February 17, 2026)
The global cryptocurrency market cap now stands at $2.33T, down by 1.15% over the last day, according to CoinMarketCap data.Bitcoin (BTC) has been trading between $67,294 and $70,127 over the past 24 hours. As of 01:30 PM (UTC) today, BTC is trading at $67,983, down by 1.14%.Most major cryptocurrencies by market cap are trading mixed. Market outperformers include ORCA, RPL, and OGN, up by 62%, 50%, and 19%, respectively.Top stories of the day:Bitcoin's Accumulation Phase May Extend to 2027, Analyst SuggestsBitcoin Volatility May Rise Amid Record US Dollar Short BetsMichael Saylor’s Strategy Expands Holdings with 2,486 BitcoinMastercard, BlackRock, and Franklin Templeton Evaluate XRP Ledger for International PaymentsMoonshot Aims for $10 Billion Valuation in Funding RoundPhilippine Fintech Firm Maya Considers $1 Billion US IPOExpert Warns UK Regulatory Delays Could Hinder Crypto InnovationFrance and Germany Urge EU for Simplified Financial Services PlanBank of Japan May Consider Interest Rate Hike in AprilCME FedWatch: Rate Cut in Upcoming Months UnlikelyAI Bubble Tops Tail Risk Concerns in February Fund Manager SurveyTech Sector Faces $1.3 Trillion Loss Amid AI Investment ConcernsMarket movers:ETH: $1973.3 (-0.60%)BNB: $618.53 (+0.11%)XRP: $1.4573 (-2.61%)SOL: $85.86 (-0.21%)TRX: $0.2824 (+0.82%)DOGE: $0.09901 (-3.77%)BCH: $558 (+0.02%)U: $1.0002 (-0.02%)WLFI: $0.0997 (-0.99%)ADA: $0.282 (-0.53%)Top gainers on Binance:ORCA/USDT (+62%)RPL/USDT (+50%)OGN/USDT (+19%)
BTC at a Turning Point: How Global Policy Shifts and AI Risks Could Shape the Market (February 17, 2026)
The global cryptocurrency market cap now stands at $2.33T, down by 1.15% over the last day, according to CoinMarketCap data.Bitcoin (BTC) has been trading between $67,294 and $70,127 over the past 24 hours. As of 01:30 PM (UTC) today, BTC is trading at $67,983, down by 1.14%.Most major cryptocurrencies by market cap are trading mixed. Market outperformers include ORCA, RPL, and OGN, up by 62%, 50%, and 19%, respectively.Top stories of the day:Bitcoin's Accumulation Phase May Extend to 2027, Analyst SuggestsBitcoin Volatility May Rise Amid Record US Dollar Short BetsMichael Saylor’s Strategy Expands Holdings with 2,486 BitcoinMastercard, BlackRock, and Franklin Templeton Evaluate XRP Ledger for International PaymentsMoonshot Aims for $10 Billion Valuation in Funding RoundPhilippine Fintech Firm Maya Considers $1 Billion US IPOExpert Warns UK Regulatory Delays Could Hinder Crypto InnovationFrance and Germany Urge EU for Simplified Financial Services PlanBank of Japan May Consider Interest Rate Hike in AprilCME FedWatch: Rate Cut in Upcoming Months UnlikelyAI Bubble Tops Tail Risk Concerns in February Fund Manager SurveyTech Sector Faces $1.3 Trillion Loss Amid AI Investment ConcernsMarket movers:ETH: $1973.3 (-0.60%)BNB: $618.53 (+0.11%)XRP: $1.4573 (-2.61%)SOL: $85.86 (-0.21%)TRX: $0.2824 (+0.82%)DOGE: $0.09901 (-3.77%)BCH: $558 (+0.02%)U: $1.0002 (-0.02%)WLFI: $0.0997 (-0.99%)ADA: $0.282 (-0.53%)Top gainers on Binance:ORCA/USDT (+62%)RPL/USDT (+50%)OGN/USDT (+19%)
BTC at a Turning Point: How Global Policy Shifts and AI Risks Could Shape the Market (February 17, 2026)
The global cryptocurrency market cap now stands at $2.33T, down by 1.15% over the last day, according to CoinMarketCap data.Bitcoin (BTC) has been trading between $67,294 and $70,127 over the past 24 hours. As of 01:30 PM (UTC) today, BTC is trading at $67,983, down by 1.14%.Most major cryptocurrencies by market cap are trading mixed. Market outperformers include ORCA, RPL, and OGN, up by 62%, 50%, and 19%, respectively.Top stories of the day:Bitcoin's Accumulation Phase May Extend to 2027, Analyst SuggestsBitcoin Volatility May Rise Amid Record US Dollar Short BetsMichael Saylor’s Strategy Expands Holdings with 2,486 BitcoinMastercard, BlackRock, and Franklin Templeton Evaluate XRP Ledger for International PaymentsMoonshot Aims for $10 Billion Valuation in Funding RoundPhilippine Fintech Firm Maya Considers $1 Billion US IPOExpert Warns UK Regulatory Delays Could Hinder Crypto InnovationFrance and Germany Urge EU for Simplified Financial Services PlanBank of Japan May Consider Interest Rate Hike in AprilCME FedWatch: Rate Cut in Upcoming Months UnlikelyAI Bubble Tops Tail Risk Concerns in February Fund Manager SurveyTech Sector Faces $1.3 Trillion Loss Amid AI Investment ConcernsMarket movers:ETH: $1973.3 (-0.60%)BNB: $618.53 (+0.11%)XRP: $1.4573 (-2.61%)SOL: $85.86 (-0.21%)TRX: $0.2824 (+0.82%)DOGE: $0.09901 (-3.77%)BCH: $558 (+0.02%)U: $1.0002 (-0.02%)WLFI: $0.0997 (-0.99%)ADA: $0.282 (-0.53%)Top gainers on Binance:ORCA/USDT (+62%)RPL/USDT (+50%)OGN/USDT (+19%)