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This week, we’re breaking down the most important financial indicators that move Bitcoin.

📅 Day 3 – Dollar Strength (DXY)

Indicator: U.S. Dollar Index (DXY)

Bitcoin and the dollar often move in opposite directions.

When the dollar strengthens:
• Global liquidity tightens
• Emerging markets suffer
• BTC tends to struggle

When the dollar weakens:
• Capital flows into risk assets
• Commodities and crypto benefit

A falling DXY is historically aligned with strong BTC rallies.

Watch for:
• Breakouts in DXY
• Macro stress events
• Global risk sentiment

BTC thrives in weak-dollar environments.

🔥 Huelga General en Argentina: Gremios Desafían a Milei por Reforma Laboral

La Confederación General del Trabajo (CGT), el principal sindicato de Argentina, convocó este lunes a una huelga general de 24 horas justo el mismo día en que la Cámara de Diputados debatirá la controvertida reforma laboral impulsada por el presidente Javier Milei. El proyecto, ya aprobado en el Senado, ha generado fuertes críticas por cambios que incluyen extensión de la jornada laboral y modificaciones en derechos laborales básicos.

La Unión General de Asociaciones de Trabajadores del Transporte (UGATT) confirmó su adhesión total a la huelga y anunció que el transporte de pasajeros —colectivos, trenes y vuelos— estará paralizado durante la jornada, lo que anticipa un impacto significativo en la vida cotidiana del país.

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A new round of nuclear negotiations is underway in Geneva, Switzerland, as Seyed Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s Foreign Minister, arrived ahead of the talks and met with Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency. The discussions, mediated by Oman, mark the second round of indirect U.S.–Iran nuclear talks this week aimed at curbing Tehran’s nuclear program and averting broader conflict.

The negotiations follow earlier indirect talks held in Muscat, and representatives from the United States are expected to participate. Iran says it has arrived “with real ideas to achieve a fair and equitable deal,” but reiterated that it will not bow to threats and prefers diplomacy to force.

Tensions remain high: Iran has conducted live-fire exercises in the Strait of Hormuz as talks begin, reflecting regional military escalation even as diplomats seek a breakthrough.

Alongside the nuclear discussions, parallel meetings involving Russia, Ukraine, and U.S. officials are also taking place in Europe this week, focusing on broader conflict and peace efforts in Eastern Europe.

Alpha Market Watch

$POP 🎉 POP leads the board with a sharp +72.98% surge, showing explosive short-term momentum. Typically positioned as a community-driven token, POP thrives on rapid liquidity bursts and speculative cycles. Its relatively smaller capitalization compared to mid-tier DeFi tokens makes it more reactive to inflows, increasing the probability of continuation if volume sustains. This is its first major appearance at the top in recent sessions, signaling fresh rotation rather than ongoing dominance.

$SAROS 🌊 SAROS climbs +48.02%, reinforcing Solana ecosystem strength. As a DeFi-focused protocol tied to liquidity infrastructure and decentralized finance tools, Saros benefits when Solana activity accelerates. Unlike POP’s sudden spike profile, SAROS reflects ecosystem-driven momentum. While it hasn’t consistently topped previous posts, its alignment with broader Solana expansion gives it structural upside potential if sector momentum persists.

$POWER ⚡ POWER advances +47.26%, marking a notable comeback after appearing in earlier Alpha updates. Historically associated with gaming and NFT-powered infrastructure narratives, POWER tends to rally during speculative rotations. The key signal here is persistence: it previously ranked among gainers and now re-enters near the top, suggesting sustained trader interest rather than a one-day anomaly.

Trend Persistence Note: POWER shows recurring strength across multiple updates, indicating rotational durability. POP is a fresh breakout leader, while SAROS reflects continued capital concentration in Solana-related assets.

$JTO ⚡ JTO climbs +34.27%, benefiting from renewed attention around liquid staking and MEV optimization on Solana. As the governance token of Jito, a protocol focused on staking efficiency and MEV capture, JTO historically performs well when Solana network activity expands. While newer to the leadership rotation compared to ORCA and RPL, its strong percentage move combined with sector alignment increases the odds of further upside if Solana momentum remains dominant.

$RPL 🚀 RPL posts +44.19%, maintaining its recurring presence in multiple recent Alpha updates. Rocket Pool has long positioned itself as a decentralized Ethereum staking protocol, allowing users to stake ETH with lower barriers compared to solo validators. Its repeated top-tier performance suggests sustained capital flow tied to staking narratives. When a fundamentally anchored protocol like RPL continues to reappear near the top, it reinforces the probability of short-term trend persistence.

$ORCA 🐋 ORCA explodes to +66.88%, taking the top spot after already appearing in recent sessions. Orca is one of Solana’s most established decentralized exchanges, known for its user-friendly AMM design and deep integration within the Solana DeFi ecosystem. The fact that ORCA now accelerates after previously ranking among gainers signals momentum continuation rather than a random spike. Persistent strength across sessions often reflects expanding liquidity and ecosystem rotation into Solana-native DeFi plays.

$XRP is trading around $1.48, up 0.37% in the last 24 hours, but facing strong resistance near $1.50. Technical indicators show mixed signals: RSI sits at 52 (neutral), while the long/short ratio at 0.63 suggests slightly more short positions among whales.

Market sentiment remains fragile. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index stands at 13 — signaling “Extreme Fear.” Over the past 30 days, XRP is down 25.35%, reflecting a sharp correction from recent highs.

With immediate support at $1.40 and stronger backing near $1.26, traders may consider a range strategy between $1.40–$1.60 until a confirmed breakout with strong volume occurs.

On the broader market, activity on Binance shows more gainers than losers, yet caution persists — especially after Standard Chartered lowered its XRP price target to $2.80.

Volatility is building. A decisive move could be next.

$OGN 🌐 OGN climbs +19.87%, returning to the leadership cluster after appearing in earlier updates. OriginToken has roots in decentralized commerce and yield products, and it often benefits from rotation into mid-cap utility tokens. Its persistence across multiple sessions signals relative strength versus the broader field. When a token repeatedly re-enters the top gainers list, it indicates underlying accumulation rather than random volatility.

$ORCA 🐋 ORCA surges +30.01%, riding renewed activity in the Solana DeFi ecosystem. As one of Solana’s flagship decentralized exchanges, Orca historically performs well during liquidity expansions on the network. While it wasn’t consistently present in earlier top lists, today’s strong percentage move combined with its established ecosystem role increases the odds of follow-through if Solana momentum persists.

$RPL 🚀 RPL leads the board again with +57.80%, confirming strong continuation after appearing in a previous top session. Rocket Pool’s history as a decentralized Ethereum staking protocol gives it structural relevance whenever ETH staking narratives regain traction. Its repeated presence near the top suggests sustained capital inflow rather than a one-off spike. When a fundamentally anchored token like RPL shows back-to-back strength, probability favors short-term continuation over immediate exhaustion.

Alpha Market Watch

$SPACE 🛰️ SPACE jumps +51.33% with strong volume ($33.86M), signaling real participation behind the move. Historically positioned around metaverse and digital space narratives, SPACE tends to rally when speculative appetite rotates back into immersive ecosystem tokens. Compared to earlier updates, SPACE reclaims a leadership spot after appearing previously among top gainers — this persistence suggests it’s not a one-candle anomaly but part of a broader momentum cycle. Sustained volume at this level increases the probability of continuation.

$SIREN 🧜‍♀️ SIREN climbs +45.87%, maintaining high liquidity ($18.37M) and repeating its presence near the top from prior posts. Siren has roots in DeFi options and structured products, historically performing well during volatility expansions when traders seek leveraged exposure. Its repeated top-tier performance across sessions indicates momentum clustering — a pattern where strength feeds additional strength as short-term traders chase continuation.

$POWER ⚡ POWER advances +35.07% with over $20M in volume, placing it firmly in today’s high-momentum zone. PowerPool’s governance and meta-governance focus has historically attracted capital during periods when DAO narratives regain traction. While this is its first appearance in our recent top lists, the strong liquidity accompanying the breakout reduces the probability of a purely illiquid spike. Among today’s leaders, POWER represents fresh rotation capital entering the board rather than recycled momentum.

$INIT ⚙️ INIT posts +20.43%, and notably, it persists among leaders after dominating previous updates. That persistence matters. Initia focuses on modular blockchain architecture, a narrative that continues to attract speculative and strategic capital. Unlike one-day spikes that fade immediately, INIT’s repeated presence near the top indicates sustained interest rather than isolated volatility. Continuation probability increases when a token remains in leadership across multiple sessions — and INIT is currently demonstrating exactly that behavior.

$OGN 🌐 OGN gains +23.77%, positioning itself as a solid mid-cap momentum candidate. OriginToken is tied to the Origin ecosystem, which spans DeFi, NFTs, and yield products. Historically, OGN tends to perform well when retail speculation returns to ecosystem tokens with recognizable branding. This is its first appearance at the top in recent updates, suggesting rotation rather than repetition — a key dynamic when capital flows broaden across sectors.

$RPL 🚀 RPL explodes with +73.10%, clearly leading today’s momentum board. As the native token of Rocket Pool, a decentralized Ethereum staking protocol, RPL historically benefits during periods of renewed interest in staking yields and ETH ecosystem expansion. Sharp breakouts above 70% in 24h often signal either short squeeze dynamics or strong capital rotation into infrastructure plays. Compared to recent reports, RPL is a fresh top leader — not just noise, but a structurally backed protocol with real utility, which increases the probability of continuation if volume sustains.

NASDAQ FUTURES DROP AGAIN: Tech Contracts Slide ~0.22% in Thin Holiday Trade

Nasdaq 100 futures fell around 0.22%, trading near 24,747.50 after opening below the prior 24,803.25 close on Monday, February 16, 2026, wiping out earlier gains as global volume thinned due to holidays across major markets. This selling came in a low-liquidity session with many Asian and U.S. exchanges closed for regional celebrations, amplifying price swings in tech-heavy contracts.

With several global markets and U.S. equities shuttered for Presidents Day, investor participation dropped, leading to muted but volatile price action. The pullback underscores ongoing caution among traders, who are weighing economic data and company earnings ahead of a busy week of market catalysts.

🔥 Mercados Explodem com Queda da Inflación en EE. UU. y Expectativa de Recortes de Tasas

Los mercados globales cerraron la jornada en verde este lunes tras la publicación de datos de inflación en Estados Unidos más bajos de lo esperado, lo que reforzó la creencia de que el Federal Reserve podría comenzar a recortar las tasas de interés antes de fin de año. Este escenario alentó a los inversores y empujó al alza las principales bolsas internacionales.

El dato de enero mostró que los precios al consumidor aumentaron menos de lo previsto, lo que alivia las presiones inflacionarias y abre espacio para una política monetaria más acomodaticia. Como resultado, los activos de riesgo se beneficiaron, mientras los mercados descuentan que la economía estadounidense puede mantenerse estable incluso con tasas más bajas.