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The third week of February 2026 is defined by a "Defensive Pivot." Bitcoin ($BTC) is currently trading near $68,380, marking its weakest start to a year since 2018. Despite a brief weekend attempt to reclaim $70,000, the market has settled back into a consolidation range that is testing the patience of even the most seasoned bulls.
1. The $3.8 Billion ETF Drain
The primary headline today is the "Institutional Chill." Crypto investment products have posted four consecutive weeks of outflows, totaling roughly $3.8 Billion.
The Regional Split: While U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $360 Million in outflows last week, European products (Germany, Switzerland) are actually seeing positive inflows.The Quantum Shadow: On-chain analyst Willy Woo has introduced a new "fear factor," warning that roughly 4 million "lost" BTC with exposed public keys could be at risk from future quantum computing developments—a narrative that is creating a small "structural discount" on $BTC relative to Gold.
2. Fear Index 10: The "Exhaustion" Signal?
The Fear & Greed Index has hit 10 (Extreme Fear), a level rarely seen outside of major market bottoms like June 2024 or November 2025.
The Stabilizer: Analysts at Matrixport note that while the sentiment is "unsightly," the 21-day moving average is finally starting to turn up. This historically indicates that selling pressure is nearing exhaustion.Technical Floor: Bitcoin is currently roughly two standard deviations below its 20-day trading norm. Historically, this "oversold" extreme produces a short-term bounce within the following 20 trading days.
3. Trending Today: Utility & AI Resilience
While the majors bleed, the "Smart Money" is rotating into utility-focused sectors:
Monero ($XMR ): Is showing strong relative strength, holding firm near $356 as privacy technology gains fresh relevance amid "Quantum" and "Surveillance" concerns.Mantra ($OM): Remains a top gainer, up 45% this week as the Real-World Asset (RWA) narrative continues to decouple from the broader market.DeepSnitch AI: The trending presale story, having raised over $1.62 Million, as investors seek "Agentic" tools that can scan for whale manipulation during these high-volatility periods.
🔮 Prediction: The "Supreme Court" Friday
The market is currently "holding its breath" for a major macro catalyst:
The Tariff Ruling: A U.S. Supreme Court ruling on tariffs is expected this Friday, Feb 20. This could trigger a massive "Risk-On" or "Risk-Off" move for the Dollar, directly impacting Bitcoin.The Support Zone: For Bitcoin to return to growth, it needs to reclaim its 50-day EMA at $80,000. Until then, expect a high-tension range between $60,000 and $72,000.
💡 Smart Strategy: This is a "Clean Deleveraging." Open interest in futures is down 20%, meaning the current dip isn't a "Panic" but a removal of excessive debt. Focus on Infrastructure (ETH/SOL) and Defensive Alts (XMR). The "Smart Money" is currently shopping the $60k floor—not selling it.
Are you buying the $68k "Quantum Dip" or waiting for the $60k re-test? Let’s talk below! 👇
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Monero (XMR) entra en la nueva semana de negociación bajo una presión a la baja persistente, con la acción del precio deslizándose después de sesiones rojas consecutivas. La reciente corrección ha empujado a XMR hacia la región psicológica y técnicamente importante de $300, un nivel que ahora actúa como un campo de batalla entre el desvanecimiento del impulso alcista y el fortalecimiento del control vendedor.
Mientras la volatilidad está elevada, la historia más grande es la posición y la estructura — ambas, las cuales actualmente son cautelosas.
Las señales de presión de liquidación indican un debilitamiento del control alcista