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Harvard Management Company trimmed its exposure to BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) by over 20% in Q4 2025 while opening a new position in BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust (IETH), according to its 13F filing. As of Dec. 31, 2025 the endowment held about 5.35 million IBIT shares worth $265.8 million (down from 6.81 million shares, $442.8 million the prior quarter) and roughly 3.87 million IETH shares worth $86.8 million, for combined public crypto ETF holdings of $352.6 million. The moves took place amid significant crypto volatility: Bitcoin slid from an October 2025 peak near $126,000 to about $88,429 by year-end and traded lower more recently, while Ethereum fell roughly 28% in Q4 and was trading near $1,900. Despite trimming BTC ETF exposure, Bitcoin remained Harvard’s largest publicly disclosed equity-like holding, surpassing positions in big-tech companies. The filing marks Harvard’s first public allocation to an Ethereum ETF and signals portfolio rebalancing rather than a full exit from crypto. Market commentary included skepticism from UCLA finance professor Avanidhar Subrahmanyam, who criticized increased ETH exposure and reiterated doubts about cryptocurrencies as an unproven asset class. Traders should note the reallocation: reduced IBIT holdings may modestly reduce institutional BTC ETF bid pressure, while a new IETH position could increase institutional flows into Ethereum products; both moves underscore active portfolio management amid high volatility.

Binance rejected Fortune’s report alleging the exchange allowed over $1 billion in USDT transfers linked to Iran on the Tron (TRX) blockchain and fired investigators for raising compliance concerns. CEO Richard Teng said an internal review with external counsel found no sanctions violations and that claims of investigator dismissals were "completely false." The article references prior regulatory actions, including Binance’s $4.3 billion AML and sanctions settlement with US authorities in 2023 and similar scrutiny from the Financial Times. Market reaction: TRX traded around $0.28 with a mild intraday dip (24h change ~-0.2%), RSI near neutral (≈43) and indicators signaling a short-term downtrend; strong support at $0.2798 and resistance near $0.2808. Analysts note increased Tron network activity from USDT flows can raise volatility. Key data points for traders: recent price ~$0.28, 24h volume ~$78M, critical support S1 $0.2798 and resistance R1 $0.2808. This is not investment advice; traders should monitor regulatory headlines, on-chain USDT flows on Tron, and TRX technical levels for short-term positioning.

US lawmakers are deadlocked over the CLARITY Act, a high-profile bill to regulate a potential US digital dollar. The central dispute pits traditional banks against crypto firms over whether yields or rewards tied to stablecoins should be legally classified as deposit-like products. Banks warn stablecoin rewards could undermine traditional deposit models; crypto companies call them innovation that benefits consumers. A White House meeting on Feb. 9 with senior banking executives raised hopes for progress, but no legislative breakthrough or agreed draft has emerged. Key provisions—such as Article 404—seek to define how stablecoin rewards are treated; Senate Banking Committee leadership and Senate Agriculture staff are working behind the scenes to harmonize language across bills. The White House is mediating, aiming to balance financial stability and competition, but a formal debate date and final consensus remain uncertain. Traders should monitor developments on the CLARITY Act, stablecoin yield rules, and the legislative calendar because any outcome could affect stablecoin adoption, banking liquidity dynamics, and crypto market sentiment.

Silver (XAG/USD) is defending the $74.50 support level amid rising bearish pressure as momentum indicators weaken. Technicals show the $74.50 zone aligns with the 200-day moving average and acts as a critical support; resistance lies between $76.00–$78.50. RSI sits near 48 and MACD shows negative divergence. Fundamental drivers include a moderately hawkish Federal Reserve, steady industrial demand (notably solar panel manufacturing), moderate dollar strength, and stable mining output with rising production costs. Market positioning shows managed money net-long futures but down ~15% month-over-month, while commercial hedgers hold sizeable shorts. Scenarios: bullish — hold $74.50 and break $76.50 targeting $78–82; bearish — break below $74.50 to test $72–73 and potentially $70. Near-term range-bound consolidation is most likely per options implied volatility. Key action points for traders: monitor the $74.50 support, Fed communications (rate/ inflation guidance), volume confirmation for breakouts, and options positioning between $72–$78. This is not trading advice.

Metaplanet (3350), Japan’s largest corporate Bitcoin treasury holder with roughly 35,102 BTC (~$2.4bn at reported levels), reported a sharp operational turnaround in 2025 after option-writing premiums vaulted to ¥7.98bn (from ¥0.691bn in 2024). Total revenue rose 738% to ¥8.9bn, lifting operating profit 17-fold to ¥6.29bn. However, falling BTC prices produced a non-cash valuation loss of ¥102.2bn, turning reported net income into a ¥95.0bn loss despite the options windfall. At the period end the company still held about $2.4bn in bitcoin but showed roughly $1.2bn in unrealized losses with BTC near $68,550. Metaplanet now expects 2026 revenue to rise ~80% to ¥16.0bn and operating profit to climb 81% to ¥11.4bn, forecasting almost all 2026 revenue will derive from its Bitcoin-related business. Shares reacted modestly upward on the results. Key SEO keywords: Metaplanet, bitcoin treasury, options writing, bitcoin valuation loss, operating profit forecast.

Goldman Sachs has upgraded its year-end 2025 AUD/USD forecast to 0.75 from 0.68 following a clear hawkish shift by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA). The bank cites widening interest rate differentials, persistent inflation, a tight labour market (unemployment ~3.8%), faster wage growth (WPI ~4.2% y/y), and resilient commodity prices—particularly iron ore and critical minerals—as drivers. The RBA held its cash rate at 4.60% in March 2025 but removed easing guidance and signalled readiness to hike if inflation does not return to the 2–3% target. Market reaction included increased AUD/USD volatility and a stronger medium-term bullish narrative for the Australian dollar. Analysts note implications for carry trades, potential capital inflows into AUD assets, and spillovers to currencies with more dovish central banks (e.g., JPY, CHF). Key risks include a sharper slowdown in China, US dollar appreciation from Fed policy surprise, or a fall in commodity prices. Traders should watch RBA statements, Australian inflation and payrolls, China demand, iron ore and lithium prices, and US data that could alter the relative policy outlook.

Shiba Inu (SHIB) is trading at $0.00000665 after a volatile session that saw intraday highs near $0.00000688 and lows around $0.0000044. SHIB’s 24-hour volume is $169.95M (spot $31.45M, futures $135.43M). Performance metrics point to a bearish trend: -3.4% in 24 hours, -8.9% over 7 days, -22.1% over 30 days and -58.8% year‑over‑year. Daily chart structure shows SHIB below resistance near $0.0000070, with immediate support around $0.00000630 (9-day SMA). A break below the SMA could target ~$0.0000051. The Stochastic Oscillator (K 72.89, D 76.78) sits just below overbought levels, signalling possible momentum loss; a bearish K/D crossover would favour a pullback. Analyst Ali Martinez identifies $0.0000067 as a key level — reclaiming it as support could open a move toward $0.0000099, while higher resistance zones sit at $0.0000148, $0.0000221 and $0.0000329. Traders should watch SMA support, the $0.0000067–$0.0000070 resistance zone, Stochastic cross signals, and spot vs futures volume — failure to hold the SMA risks deeper correction; reclaiming $0.0000067 would improve bullish odds. This report is informational and not financial advice.

MicroStrategy published a presentation outlining its balance-sheet resilience to extreme Bitcoin price declines. With Bitcoin at $69,000, the company values its BTC holdings at $49.3 billion against net debt of $6 billion — an asset-to-debt ratio of roughly 8:1. In a stress test where BTC falls 88% to $8,000, MicroStrategy estimates its crypto holdings would drop to $6 billion, matching its net debt and leaving a 1:1 coverage, which the company says would still allow it to meet all obligations without forced sales. The firm highlighted a staggered convertible-bond maturity schedule (2027–2032) and plans to convert convertible debt to equity over time, with no near-term senior debt issuance planned. Management presents this debt structure and liquidity buffer as protection against abrupt market volatility, though analysts warn prolonged downturns could still hurt investor confidence, stock performance and access to funding. Key figures: BTC valuation $49.3B (at $69k), net debt $6B, stress-case BTC value $6B (at $8k), convertible maturities 2027–2032. Keywords: MicroStrategy, Bitcoin, balance sheet, stress test, convertible bonds, liquidity.

Gold traded around $2,150/oz and held most intraday losses as growing market bets on Federal Reserve rate cuts in 2025 pressured the US dollar. The CME FedWatch Tool now prices a high probability of at least two 25bp cuts by September, following softer inflation (Core PCE 2.3%) and stable unemployment (4.1%). Powell’s dovish testimony and falling US Treasury yields reduced the dollar’s yield advantage, supporting gold by lowering the opportunity cost of holding non‑yielding assets. Technicals show the 50‑day moving average acting as support, RSI pulling back from overbought levels, subdued selling volume, and a consolidation zone near $2,120–$2,180. Traders should watch upcoming CPI and Non‑Farm Payrolls data for directional cues. Two scenarios are noted: a bull case where orderly disinflation enables cuts and pushes gold higher (potentially toward all‑time highs), and a caution case where sticky inflation delays cuts and strengthens the dollar, capping gold’s upside. Key takeaways for traders: monitor Fed communications, the US Dollar Index (DXY), real yields, and critical technical levels (50‑ and 200‑day moving averages; $2,120–$2,180 range).

Kevin O’Leary secured a default judgment of about $2.8 million against crypto influencer Ben “BitBoy” Armstrong in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida after Armstrong failed to respond to a defamation complaint. The award comprises roughly $78,000 for reputational injury, $750,000 for emotional distress and $2,000,000 in punitive damages. The suit arose from March social posts that falsely linked O’Leary to a 2019 fatal boating incident; because Armstrong did not answer the complaint, the court treated the allegations as conceded for judgment purposes. Although the case is not about cryptocurrency, Armstrong’s large crypto-focused audience amplified the false claims, highlighting legal and reputational risks for high-profile crypto influencers who post unverified or defamatory content. Traders should note the ruling as a sentiment and risk signal: litigation targeting prominent crypto personalities can shift attention, reduce short-term liquidity, and deepen negative narratives around specific tokens or sectors. Monitor social channels and token flows tied to influencers’ communities for potential short-term volatility.

A long-dormant Satoshi‑era Bitcoin wallet reactivated and purchased roughly 26,000 BTC (~$2 billion). The wallet has a track record of buying during major dips since 2015 and has reportedly realized over $800 million in historical profits. The purchase followed Bitcoin’s failed attempt to break above $70,000 and a ~3% pullback toward ~$68,500, which the wallet used as a buying opportunity. Analysts say the move matters because (1) shifting large holdings off exchanges reduces available supply and can create a supply shock, and (2) accumulation by a historically successful long-term holder can boost institutional confidence and help form a price floor. The article places this buy in the context of several recent moves by early holders — including transfers in October 2025 and December 2025 — suggesting experienced investors continue to accumulate during weakness and prepare for long-term growth. Key data: ~26,000 BTC bought, >$2B value, failed $70k breakout, short-term dip to ~$68.5k. For traders: the trade signals potential reduced sell-side liquidity, possible strengthening of support near current levels, and increased institutional confidence; however, it does not guarantee immediate upside and should be weighed with other indicators.

Animoca Brands, the Hong Kong–headquartered digital-asset venture firm, has received a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) licence from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA). The licence authorises Animoca to operate in Dubai (excluding DIFC) offering broker‑dealer services, digital asset management and investment services to institutional and qualified investors. This follows earlier regulatory progress for Animoca — including in‑principle approval as a regulated fund manager in Abu Dhabi and a planned Nasdaq listing via reverse merger — and complements its management of 600+ blockchain investments and institutional services such as crypto treasury management. VARA’s approval arrives amid tighter regional rules (including DFSA limits on privacy coins and stricter stablecoin definitions) that align Dubai with global AML and FATF standards. For traders: the licence signals stronger regulatory clarity and institutional expansion in Dubai, likely increasing onshore institutional flows and demand for regulated digital‑asset products tied to Animoca’s portfolio. That could support liquidity and price support for related tokens, while continued restrictions on privacy coins and certain stablecoins may reduce venues and liquidity for those assets.

A large crypto whale transferred 3.16 million USDC to centralized exchange HyperLiquid and placed limit buy orders for Monero (XMR). On-chain monitoring by Onchain Lens shows the same whale purchased a total of 7,189 XMR since January 15, valued at roughly $3.59 million. The whale’s XMR holdings have been distributed across multiple wallets. No trading strategy or motive was disclosed. The move signals notable accumulation of privacy coin XMR and increased demand on HyperLiquid; it may affect short-term liquidity and orderbook depth for XMR on that venue. Primary keywords: XMR, USDC, HyperLiquid, whale, accumulation. Secondary/semantic keywords: limit buy, on-chain monitoring, privacy coin, orderbook, trading volume.

Bittensor (TAO) spiked to intraday highs of $207 following Upbit’s announcement it would list TAO/KRW, TAO/BTC and TAO/USDT on Feb. 16, 2026. The listing drove a 51% rise in daily volume, but profit-taking pushed TAO back to about $179–$185, roughly 2% lower on the day. The token’s recent rally from ~$145 has been supported by a governance shift: Jacob Steeves (const) stepped down as CEO of the OpenTensor Foundation, moving the protocol toward a headless, more decentralised model. Institutional interest is also highlighted by a TAO ETP filing noted by Grayscale. Technicals on the daily chart give a mildly bullish signal (RSI, MACD); reclaiming $200 and breaking the descending channel could target the 50-day moving average and swing highs near $240, with $300 as a longer-term objective. Failure to hold $200 risks a retest of supports around $144. Key trading implications: expect elevated volatility around the Upbit liquidity event, watch $200 as the pivotal level for bullish continuation, and monitor volume and BTC’s broader trend for confirmation.

Ripple’s XRP spiked to a multi-week high above $1.65 before quickly reversing and falling below $1.50, wiping out most weekend gains. Prominent analysts identified a weekly gravestone doji — a bearish reversal candlestick — after XRP failed to close the weekly candle above the spike. Analyst Ali Martinez noted that the last weekly gravestone doji preceded a ~46% drop in price, suggesting a potential move toward $1.00 or $0.80 if history repeats. CryptoWZRD acknowledged the pattern but called the move a healthy pullback from a low-liquidity spike. XRP bulls like EGRAG CRYPTO argue the move may be part of an irregular Wave 4 corrective pattern that could bottom near $1.30 before resuming a bullish fifth wave. The report highlights heightened short-term volatility for XRP, conflicting trader views, and the possibility of a strong downside if the gravestone doji signals a genuine weekly reversal.

Self-custody in 2026 means users control private keys and therefore bear full responsibility for security and recovery. The article outlines three custody models—custodial accounts, non-custodial hot wallets, and non-custodial cold storage—and evaluates wallet types (hardware, mobile, browser extension) for specific use cases. Core risks for traders are phishing, malicious token approvals, device compromise, and poor backup hygiene. Practical protections recommended: offline, redundant seed backups (metal backups for large balances); role-based wallet separation (cold storage for long-term holdings, DeFi wallet for trusted apps, burner wallet for airdrops/experiments); multisig for high-value holdings; social recovery/passkeys where appropriate; and regular revocation of token approvals to limit long-tail exposure. The piece stresses process over brand choice: written recovery plans, address hygiene (test transfers), avoiding digitized seeds, and limiting approvals reduce catastrophic loss. For DeFi activity it emphasizes signing and interface risks—users should treat every signature as a risk event and use tools (e.g., Revoke.cash) to manage allowances. Takeaway for traders: self-custody reduces counterparty risk but increases operational risk; adopt clear, role-based workflows, robust offline backups, multisig or social recovery for significant balances, and conservative signing practices to protect capital and maintain operational resilience.

Paris Saint‑Germain (PSG), the €4.6bn‑valued football club, has confirmed it holds Bitcoin on its corporate balance sheet as part of a treasury diversification strategy. The club did not disclose the size, custody, or accounting treatment of the position. PSG’s announcement places the sports organisation among a growing list of non‑tech corporations allocating capital to Bitcoin, joining firms that cite scarcity and portfolio diversification as rationales. The move follows PSG’s prior blockchain engagement via fan tokens and digital initiatives but represents a new, direct exposure to BTC. Market context notes continued Bitcoin price volatility and varying accounting standards for crypto holdings; PSG is privately held and has not released filing‑style disclosures. For traders, the confirmation is a signal of expanding institutional and corporate adoption of Bitcoin, though specific impact depends on the undisclosed allocation size and potential future disclosures about custody or accounting.

SUI faces a pronounced short-liquidation stack that could fuel an upside squeeze. Across exchanges roughly $143.9M in short positions would be liquidated if SUI rallies toward $1.74, while about $25.7M in longs would liquidate on a fall to $0.72 — an almost 6:1 asymmetry favoring forced buying. Binance shows $16.18M in shorts vulnerable up to $1.25 and $11.87M in longs down to $0.73; shorts concentrate between $1.15–$1.57 with larger clusters at $1.61, $2.22, $4.30 and $6.70. Technicals align with multi-month support: weekly price sits near a high-volume node and oversold momentum, compressing price against the Weekly Hypertrend. Analysts highlight $0.50–$0.80 as an accumulation zone and warn of a liquidity sweep before reversal; a break above key resistance could trigger rapid short covering and amplified volatility. CoinGecko shows SUI trading near $0.962 with $583M 24h volume. While the liquidation skew does not guarantee direction, the combination of heavy short interest overhead and structural support increases the probability of a short squeeze and near-term volatility expansion—traders should watch resistance levels around $1.00–$1.25 and clustered short zones for squeeze triggers.

Bitcoin faces a pivotal week as traders monitor five key factors that could determine near-term direction. Technical focus centers on the 200-week Exponential Moving Average (around $68,500) and the $70,000 psychological level — both acting as critical support/resistance and liquidity clusters. A sustained move above $75,000 would signal bullish momentum; a break below $65,000 could indicate further downside. Macroeconomic releases — notably the U.S. Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) inflation data and the Q4 2024 GDP revision — may shift Federal Reserve expectations and market liquidity, influencing Bitcoin’s price. On-chain metrics show concentrated buy demand in the mid-$50,000s, with exchange net outflows (30-day withdrawals >40,000 BTC), a realized price near $48,000, and long-term holders controlling 68% of supply. The aSOPR sits at ~0.98, suggesting slight net loss realization and that capitulation is not yet complete. Order book and futures data reveal liquidation clusters between $68,000–$72,000, increasing short-term volatility risk. For traders, watch the 200-week EMA and $70k pivot for directional cues, monitor PCE/GDP prints for macro-driven flows, and use on-chain signals (aSOPR, realized price, exchange flows) to gauge conviction and accumulation levels. Risk management is advised given clustered liquidations and possible policy-driven volatility.

Standard Chartered lowered its 2026 price forecast for Solana (SOL) from $310 to $250 while reaffirming a bullish long-term target of $2,000 by 2030. The bank’s digital assets team, led by Geoffrey Kendrick, said Solana is shifting from memecoin-driven speculation toward real-world financial use cases — notably high-frequency, low-value transactions and expanding stablecoin activity — which may suppress near-term returns and increase short-term volatility. The report outlines a phased price path: $400 (2027), $700 (2028), and $1,200 (2029). Analysts pointed to Solana’s ultra-fast, low-fee infrastructure, strong developer activity and rising stablecoin volumes (reported as two to three times Ethereum’s on-chain stablecoin throughput) as drivers for future adoption. On-chain trends cited include capital flows moving away from memecoins into SOL–stablecoin pairs and continued exchange outflows, suggesting more holders are taking long-term positions rather than active traders. For traders: expect short-term consolidation and volatility, monitor on-chain indicators — stablecoin volumes, SOL–stablecoin pair flows, network transactions and exchange flows — as leading signs of recovery or acceleration toward the bank’s multi-year targets.

The Pound Sterling (GBP) is showing heightened volatility versus the US Dollar (USD) ahead of a critical UK employment report from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Traders are focused on Claimant Count Change, the ILO Unemployment Rate and average earnings growth — especially wages — because stronger wage growth would reinforce expectations for further Bank of England (BoE) tightening and support GBP, while weaker figures could push the BoE more dovish and weaken the currency. GBP/USD has been trading in a 1.2500 support to 1.2650 resistance range; employment surprises historically move the pair 50–100 pips in the first hour. Market participants have reduced large directional bets, creating choppy, range-bound action and higher implied volatility (GBP VIX). The broader backdrop is a relatively strong USD supported by a ‘‘higher-for-longer’’ Fed stance; therefore sterling needs a materially strong print to offset the Dollar’s yield advantage. Immediate trading signals to watch: average earnings surprise, changes in 2- and 10-year gilt yields, GBP VIX spikes and a breakout of the 1.2500–1.2650 range. Implications: short-term trading volatility and possible trend-setting breakout; medium-term direction will depend on whether wage data shifts BoE policy expectations versus the Fed. This is not trading advice.

Hyperliquid (HYPE) has slid below $30 after recent rejections at resistance levels, extending weekly declines and exposing concentrated leveraged long positions to liquidation risk. Price fell from the $32–$50 resistance area in earlier reports to lows in the high-$20s (reports note $22–$29 lows across updates). Short-term technical indicators are bearish: price is beneath short EMAs/DEMA and moving averages (MA9/MA21), RSI is oversold, and TradingView’s Demand Index has shifted into negative territory, signaling selling pressure exceeds buying. Derivatives and on-chain data show sizable whale long exposure—large 10x and 5x longs reported earlier with liquidation points near $13.7–$20.7, and later reports identify another 10x whale adding ~23.8k HYPE (~$712k). Coinglass/CoinGlass data indicate millions moved into long positions recently, with historic liquidations of longs far exceeding shorts in prior sessions. Key levels to watch: immediate demand/support around $20–$28 (varies by report), resistance/short-term targets near DEMA/MA levels around $30–$34. Trading implications: concentrated long leverage creates heightened short-term downside risk if support breaks and triggers cascade liquidations; a bullish reversal requires reclaiming MA9/MA21/DEMA and renewed buy-side liquidity. Traders should monitor whale wallet activity, funding and leverage flows, on-chain liquidations, and whether $28 (or lower $20 area) holds or $30/DEMA is reclaimed for trend confirmation.

Prospera, the semi-autonomous Honduran special economic zone that positioned itself as a Bitcoin-friendly jurisdiction, faces uncertainty following a change in national government. The project—marketed as a ‘Bitcoin utopia’ offering regulatory leniency, tax incentives and crypto-friendly laws—was created to attract investment and crypto businesses to the Bay Islands region. Key figures include Prospera’s management team and investors who built policy frameworks to enable Bitcoin and crypto operations within the zone. With the new administration reviewing or revising prior agreements, investors and residents now face ambiguity over legal protections, tax status and operational continuity. The shift threatens planned infrastructure, financial services and on-chain business models that relied on the zone’s previously stable, crypto-forward stance. Market relevance: although Prospera itself is a localized project, its troubles may dent sentiment among crypto investors watching jurisdictional experiments and could influence on-chain business planning and regional crypto service deployment. Primary keywords: Prospera, Bitcoin, Honduras, crypto regulation. Secondary keywords: special economic zone, tax incentives, jurisdictional risk, regulatory uncertainty.

Novartis chief executive Vasant Narasimhan outlines how he has reshaped the 250-year-old Swiss drugmaker since becoming CEO. He emphasizes a shift toward innovation-driven strategy, including greater focus on biologics, gene therapies and targeted R&D investments. Under his leadership, Novartis has pursued portfolio pruning, divesting non-core assets and striking deals and acquisitions to bolster high-growth areas. Narasimhan highlights operational changes: streamlined decision-making, digital transformation across clinical development and manufacturing, and cost discipline to free capital for innovation. He points to milestones such as increased late-stage pipeline assets, strategic M&A and partnerships that support precision medicines and platform technologies. Narasimhan frames the transformation as balancing heritage and scale with a startup-like agility to compete in next-generation therapeutics. The piece notes challenges including regulatory complexity, pricing pressures, and the need to sustain productivity in R&D, but argues the company’s repositioning improves long-term competitive prospects and shareholder value.

Nimbus Capital has made a $5 million strategic capital commitment to Rizz Network (issuer of RZTO) to support the rollout and scaling of Rizz Wireless, a US-based rewards-driven MVNO that integrates telecom, blockchain and AI under a DePIN model. The structured investment will be deployed in phases tied to user-adoption milestones and is intended to reinforce liquidity, accelerate ecosystem development, and sustain token demand through consumer usage. RZTO runs on Solana, enabling high-speed, low-latency, real-time reward settlement and uses AI-driven analytics to optimize reward distribution across millions of micro-transactions. Founders Ganpatsingh Rajput and Harveer Singh highlighted the deal as validation of utility-driven DePIN projects. Nimbus Capital cited RZTO’s Solana-based settlement, AI engagement model, and real-world telecom integration as drivers for the commitment and will provide growth capital, liquidity planning and market support. Rizz Wireless claims customers can earn RZTO rewards for calls, texts and unused data and redeem at 400+ merchants. The partnership aims to expand merchant partnerships, scale AI-powered reward programs and strengthen RZTO’s position as a real-world DePIN blockchain project through 2026.

Bitcoin dipped below the short-term $69,000 level on Feb. 16, 2026, while remaining close to that price. Technical analysis identifies an emerging bullish continuation pattern — observed as an ascending triangle or tilted wedge — with a measured upside target near $82,000 if price breaks above the pattern. A breakdown would open a downside target near $57,000. Analysts note a nearby unfilled CME gap around $84,600 that could attract upward price action. On daily charts, the lower trendline of a larger falling wedge has acted as recent resistance; the triangle is close to its resolution with only a few days left before a breakout is likely. Indicators are mixed: Stochastic RSI is at a potential rollover (bearish) while the MACD shows a bullish cross and early green histogram bars. On the weekly timeframe, major support remains intact with recent weekly candle bodies closing above support despite lower wicks; supports at about $65,000, $60,000 and a lower measured-move support near $53,000 were identified. Weekly Stochastic RSI is bottoming but the weekly MACD remains at very low levels, possibly setting up for a reversal. Traders should watch for a decisive breakout from the triangle/wedge, monitor the $69K-69.5K zone for confirmation, and consider the $82K upside and $57K downside measured targets. Risk management is advised given mixed indicators and potential volatility from CME gap dynamics.

Bitcoin trades around $68K–$69K after closing the week above the 200-week EMA, prompting traders to eye a potential short squeeze and a run toward $75,000. Liquidations remain elevated (over $250M in 24h), with whales and retail doubling down on long positions near $68K. Key resistance levels include the 200-week EMA and the 2021 all-time high (~$69K); a reclaim toward $75K would signal bullish momentum. Macro risks include US PCE inflation and Q4 GDP releases later in the week, which could spark volatility. Onchain metrics paint a mixed to cautious picture: CryptoQuant flags realized price and the 200-week SMA convergence near ~$55.8K as a critical accumulation zone, while net unrealized profit/loss (NUPL ≈ 0.201) sits in the “fear” region. Adjusted SORP (aSOPR) recently fell below breakeven, indicating realized losses and suggesting capitulation risk; sustained readings below 1.0 may imply a structural bear transition rather than a mid-cycle dip. Traders should watch short/long liquidation clusters around $68K–$70K, the 200-week EMA, and US macro prints for triggers. This article does not constitute investment advice.

On Feb 16, on-chain tracker Onchain Lens reported a large bitcoin whale withdrew 578 BTC (about $39.8 million) from Binance, leaving the whale with a total holding of 581 BTC (~$39.8M). This follows prior reports of sizable off-exchange transfers by large holders. Market outlets framed the data as informational, not investment advice. Traders should note that continued withdrawals from major exchanges reduce exchange reserves and can tighten market liquidity, potentially amplifying short-term order-book volatility. Monitor exchange reserve metrics and additional on-chain signals — sustained outflows may indicate growing bullish sentiment and a longer-term shift in supply-demand balance for BTC. Primary keywords: BTC, whale withdrawal, Binance, on-chain flows; secondary keywords: large holder, crypto flows, market liquidity.

A unique PSA 10 Pikachu Illustrator trading card sold at Goldin Auctions for a hammer price of $13.3 million and a final price of $16,492,000 including 24% buyer’s premium. The sale more than tripled the 2021 purchase price of $5.275 million paid by Logan Paul and set a new Guinness World Record for the most expensive single trading card sold at auction. Reports indicate the buyer may be AJ Scaramucci, founder of Solari Capital. The transaction positions the Pikachu Illustrator—often called the “Mona Lisa” of Pokémon cards—as the new pinnacle of collectible card valuations, underscoring strong demand and high prices in the collectibles market.