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Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, #blockchain , DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.
Today in crypto, Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest added nearly $15.2 million in Coinbase stock, Anthony Pompliano points out the big challenge that $BTC holders are currently facing. Meanwhile, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent believes cryptocurrency investor sentiment will improve if the CLARITY Act is passed in a timely manner.
ARK turns bullish on Coinbase again with $15M purchase after selling spree
ARK Invest has returned to buying shares of #coinbase Global after trimming its position, adding roughly $15 million worth of stock across several of its actively managed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on Friday.
The Cathie Wood-led asset manager purchased 66,545 Coinbase shares through the ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK), 16,832 shares through Next Generation Internet ETF (ARKW) and 9,477 shares through Fintech Innovation ETF (ARKF), according to the firm’s daily trade disclosures.
The buying activity coincided with a sharp surge in Coinbase stock. Shares closed the trading session at $164.32, up about 16.4% on the day, before edging higher in after-hours trading, according to data from Google Finance. The surge put the firm’s total purchase at roughly $15.2 million.
Alongside Coinbase, ARK also increased its stake in Roblox Corporation, buying shares in ARKK, ARKW and ARKF. Roblox closed near $63.17 on the New York Stock Exchange on Friday.

Bitcoin holders are being tested as inflation eases: Pompliano
$BTC investors are being forced to rethink why they hold the asset as inflation data cools, according to Bitcoin entrepreneur Anthony Pompliano.
“I think the challenge for Bitcoin investors, can you hold an asset when there is not high inflation in your face on a day-to-day basis?” Pompliano said during an interview with Fox Business on Thursday. “Can you still believe in what Bitcoin’s value proposition is, which is that it’s a finite-supply asset. If they print money, Bitcoin is going higher,” he said.
“$BTC and gold are great long-term things,” he said. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) fell to 2.4% in January from 2.7% in December, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. However, Mark Zandi, Moody’s chief economist, recently told CNBC that inflation “looks better on paper than in reality.”
It comes as sentiment for Bitcoin has reached multi-year lows not seen since June 2022, with the Crypto Fear & Greed Index, which measures overall crypto market sentiment, posting an “Extreme Fear” score of 9 in its Saturday update.
US Treasury Secretary believes CLARITY Act could revive investor sentiment
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the timely passage of the CLARITY Act could help stabilize markets and improve investor sentiment amid ongoing volatility.
In an interview with CNBC, Bessent argued that regulatory certainty could ease the current market downturn.
“In a time when we are having one of these historically volatile sell-offs, I think some clarity on the CLARITY bill would give great comfort to the market, and we could move forward from there,” Bessent said.
He continued: “I think if the Democrats were to take the House, which is far from my best case, then the prospects of getting a deal done will just fall apart.”
The #CLARITYAct is proposed legislation to establish a clearer regulatory framework for digital assets in the United States. Broadly, it seeks to define which crypto assets fall under securities law versus commodities law, clarify oversight responsibilities between regulators and provide more predictable compliance standards for investors.
He added that timing is critical. #Bessent is pushing for passage by June, warning that delays, especially ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, could complicate negotiations.

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Bitcoin Stabilizes at $69K as Institutional "Sticky Capital" Replaces Retail Speculation in 2026 Maturity Phase

As of February 14, 2026, Bitcoin has transitioned from a speculative retail asset into a "neutral value reserve" integrated into global financial infrastructure. For any investor navigating the current market, these are the three most critical factors to understand:
1. Institutional Pricing Power and the "New Paradigm"
The era of the "four-year halving cycle" as the primary price driver has largely failed. Pricing power has shifted from crypto-native speculators to traditional institutional asset managers who focus on Sharpe ratios and allocation weights rather than mining events.
Sticky Capital: Approximately 24.5% of Bitcoin ETF holdings are now institutional, which tends to be benchmark-driven and less reactive to short-term volatility.
Corporate Reserves: At least 190 public companies now hold Bitcoin as a strategic treasury asset, locking up approximately 8.5% of the total circulating supply.
Price Resistance: Despite institutional support, heavy supply pressure exists in the $92,100 to $117,400 range due to "trapped" buy orders from the 2025 peak.
2. Emerging Regulatory Frameworks
2026 is a pivotal year for regulatory clarity, moving from enforcement-by-litigation to established federal law.
The CLARITY Act: Currently moving through the U.S. Senate, this bill aims to officially divide regulatory authority between the SEC and CFTC, providing a "safe harbor" for institutional participation.
The GENIUS Act: Enacted in July 2025, this law established federal standards for stablecoins, requiring 100% reserves and monthly disclosures, which has stabilized the "on-ramps" for Bitcoin investing.
Global Compliance: Europe’s MiCA regulation is in full enforcement as of 2026, forcing a flight of volume toward regulated, compliant exchanges.
3. Structural Scarcity vs. Macro Sensitivity
Bitcoin’s fundamental value is increasingly anchored to its verifiable scarcity, even as it becomes more sensitive to global macroeconomic shifts.
Inflation Rate: As of January 13, 2026, 95.12% of all Bitcoin has been mined. Its annualized inflation rate has dropped to 0.823%, which is lower than gold's traditional 1.5%–2%.
Macro Headwinds: Bitcoin now trades as a "macro asset" highly sensitive to Federal Reserve interest rate policies. In February 2026, prices have faced a "crypto winter" sentiment, dropping nearly 50% from October 2025 highs ($126,000+) due to high interest rates and a stronger U.S. Dollar.
Digital Gold Debate: While still viewed as a hedge, Bitcoin recently diverged from gold; gold surged to $4,900+ while Bitcoin fell, challenging the "digital gold" narrative during periods of high geopolitical stress.

Key Investor Insights for 2026
Oversold Conditions: As of mid-February, the Fear & Greed Index has plummeted to 9 (Extreme Fear), while the Relative Strength Index (RSI) is below 30, historically a signal of a potential short-term bounce.
Critical Support: Analysts have identified $58,000–$60,000 as the most significant floor, aligning with the 200-week moving average and the "realized price" (average cost basis) of all holders.
Institutional "Waterline": The average entry price for Bitcoin ETF holders is estimated at $81,600, meaning most institutional buyers are currently underwater, which may lead to further selling pressure if recovery stalls.
#Bitcoin2026 – Tracking the asset's transition from a speculative trade to permanent financial infrastructure.#InstitutionalBTC – Reflecting the 86% of institutional investors now allocating to digital assets and the rise of corporate treasury holdings.#CLARITYAct – Monitoring the pivotal U.S. legislation defining SEC and CFTC jurisdictions to provide long-awaited regulatory certainty.#CryptoMaturity – Highlighting the shift away from the "four-year halving cycle" toward macro-driven, fundamentals-based growth.#DigitalReserves – Discussing Bitcoin's role as a "neutral value reserve" alongside the implementation of federal stablecoin laws like the GENIUS Act.

2026. gada 14. februārī Bitkoina stāsts par atgūšanu līdz $95,000 un tirgus kapitālu $3.25 triljoni šķiet vairāk saistīts ar noskaņojumu nekā ar pašreizējo tirgus realitāti. Lai arī ir optimisms par inflācijas atvieglošanu un CLARITY likumu, pašreizējie dati rāda tirgu konsolidācijas vai "apakšējās" fāzē pēc būtiskas korekcijas no 2025. gada augstumiem.

Pašreizējais tirgus pārskats (2026. gada 14. februārī)
Bitkoins (BTC): Tirdzniecība starp $68,700 un $69,000, pieaugums aptuveni 3.3% līdz 4.3% pēdējās 24 stundās. Tas šobrīd ir ievērojami zem 2025. gada oktobra rekorda $126,000.

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