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The cryptocurrency market has seen a sharp decline, with the price of Bitcoin falling by up to 50% from its peak in October 2025 (around $126,000) to levels around $60,000 at the beginning of the month, before partially recovering.

The total market capitalization is currently around $2.36 trillion, with a 2% increase in the last 24 hours.

Current prices of major cryptocurrencies (in US dollars, as of February 11, 2026):
Bitcoin (BTC): $66,962, market cap: $1.34 trillion, 24-hour change: +2.9%
Ethereum (ETH): $1,950, market cap: $235 billion, 24-hour change: +3.2%
Tether (USDT): $1.00, market cap: $184 billion, 24-hour change: 0.0%
XRP (XRP): $1.38, market cap: $84 billion, 24-hour change: +2.8%
BNB (BNB): $592, market cap: $81 billion, 24-hour change: +5.8%
USDC (USDC): $1.00, market cap: $73 billion, 24-hour change: 0.0%
Solana (SOL): $81, market cap: $46 billion, 24-hour change: +3.5%
TRON (TRX): $0.27, market cap: $26 billion, 24-hour change: +0.8%
Dogecoin (DOGE): $0.09, market cap: $15 billion, 24-hour change: +3.4%

Market forecasts for 2026
Forecasts are varied, with some analysts suggesting the end of the era of rapid speculation and a shift towards more stable institutional growth, while others predict new highs. Here's a summary of the most notable forecasts from multiple sources representing different views:
Bitcoin (BTC): Some experts like Galaxy predict that the price of Bitcoin will reach $250,000 by the end of 2026, supported by institutional inflows and supportive policies.

Changelly expects an average price of $134,000, with a maximum of $153,000.

However, Mike Novogratz of Galaxy warns that the era of rapid speculation is over, with a greater focus on low-yield assets.

Ethereum (ETH): Altcoin Daily predicts it will reach $10,000, with developments in upgrades like Glamsterdam potentially increasing its efficiency.

Coinbase expects transformative growth thanks to institutional integration.

Solana (SOL): It could rise by 187% to $250 in 2026 if it shifts away from meme coins towards real-world use cases.

Dogecoin (DOGE): Negative forecasts, with a possible drop of 50% or more to $0.05 by the end of 2026 due to investors moving away from speculative coins.

General market: Kraken expects growth driven by liquidity and on-chain innovation, with a slowdown in interest rate cuts.

Bitwise expects ETF purchases to exceed 100% of the new supply of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana.

Coinbase sees growth in prediction markets and stablecoin value reaching $1.2 trillion by 2028.

These forecasts depend on factors such as regulations (like the CLARITY Act), institutional inflows, and macroeconomic conditions. The market is volatile, so personal research and risk management are advised.
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