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South Korean crypto exchange Upbit announced it will list Bittensor (TAO) for trading against the South Korean won (KRW), Bitcoin (BTC), and Tether (USDT) at 7:00 a.m. UTC on Feb. 16.

If U.S. hedge fund titan Ray Dalio's prediction that the world order is collapsing proves true, it could present an opportunity for the cryptocurrency market, BeInCrypto reported. Dalio previously stated on X that the world order established after World War II is breaking down, being replaced by a logic of power that will lead to more frequent conflicts between major nations. He noted that most significant disputes begin with economic pressure before military action, adding that current structural conditions are similar to those in the 1930s after the Great Depression and before the outbreak of the world war. BeInCrypto suggested that the crypto market could be a long-term beneficiary due to its censorship resistance amid financial fragmentation and the risk of asset freezes. However, in the short term, the market is likely to see high volatility due to weakened investor sentiment from rising geopolitical tensions and worsening global liquidity. The outlet also pointed out that while gold recently hit a new all-time high, BTC has struggled to recover, suggesting that investors still consider gold the primary safe-haven asset. The analysis concluded that the crypto market is expected to enter a complex phase driven by risk appetite.

While Bitcoin remains range-bound between $62,000 and $71,000, investors are increasing leverage to bet on a price rebound, Decrypt reported. The outlet noted that the three-month futures basis on major exchanges has widened from 1.5% to 4% since Feb. 13, indicating that futures are trading at a premium to spot prices as investors favor long positions. However, experts have warned that expanding leverage without corresponding trade volume is a risky phenomenon. Nick Ruck, head of research at LVRG, said that retail investors often enter positions late and face forced liquidations, which could trigger a temporary sharp drop during a deleveraging event. Ryan Yoon, a senior analyst at Tiger Research, added that the current market is on the borderline between a healthy recovery and investor capitulation. He cautioned that a sudden decline at this stage could lead to mass liquidations and a market exodus.

The following shows estimated liquidation volumes and position ratios for major crypto perpetual futures over the past 24 hours: - ETH: $114.86 million liquidated (83.62% longs) - BTC: $79.08 million liquidated (66.11% longs) - XRP: $24.45 million liquidated (62.88% longs)

YZi Labs (formerly Binance Labs) announced via its official X account that it submitted a revised preliminary consent for Nasdaq-listed CEA Industry (BNC), a company heavily invested in BNB, to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Feb. 13. The filing is currently under review. This move follows the submission of a simplified securities registration form (S-3) last September. YZi Labs plans to announce its future schedule regarding BNC separately.

An address suspected to belong to Tron (TRX) founder Justin Sun withdrew 2.6 million LIT ($4.07 million) from a personal wallet and deposited the funds into HTX, EmberCN reported. The blockchain analytics firm added that the tokens are presumed to be from an airdrop. Deposits to exchanges are typically interpreted as a precursor to selling.

CoinMarketCap's Altcoin Season Index is currently at 37. The index is calculated by comparing the price performance of the top 100 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization, excluding stablecoins and wrapped coins, against Bitcoin over the past 90 days. An 'altcoin season' is defined as a period when 75% of these top altcoins outperform Bitcoin, while the opposite is considered a 'Bitcoin season.' A score closer to 100 indicates a stronger altcoin season.

An anonymous whale address starting with 0x28eF has withdrawn 19,820 ETH, worth $40.14 million, from Binance and OKX over the past 20 hours, Lookonchain reported. Withdrawals from exchanges are typically interpreted as a sign of intent to hold. This same address previously purchased 60,784 ETH ($126 million) on Feb. 8 and subsequently staked most of the funds.

The Crypto Fear & Greed Index from data provider Alternative rose four points from the previous day to 12. The "Extreme Fear" level continues. The index ranges from 0 (Extreme Fear) to 100 (Extreme Greed). The Fear & Greed Index is calculated based on volatility (25%), market volume (25%), social media mentions (15%), surveys (15%), Bitcoin dominance (10%), and Google search trends (10%).

The key global macro events for the third week of February are as follows. All times are UTC. - Feb. 16: South Korean, U.S., and Chinese markets closed for the Lunar New Year and Washington's Birthday. - Feb. 17: South Korean and Chinese markets closed for the Lunar New Year; 1:15 p.m. U.S. ADP Weekly Employment Change report. - Feb. 18: South Korean and Chinese markets closed for the Lunar New Year. - Feb. 19: Chinese market closed for the Lunar New Year; 1:30 p.m. U.S. Initial Jobless Claims. - Feb. 20: Chinese market closed for the Lunar New Year; 1:30 p.m. U.S. December Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index and Q4 GDP; 2:15 p.m. U.S. Manufacturing and Services Purchasing Managers' Index.

According to data from Tokenomist, the major token unlocks scheduled for this week (Feb. 16–22) are as follows: - ARB: 92.65 million tokens ($10.51 million), representing 1.82% of circulating supply, at 12:00 p.m. UTC on Feb. 16 - YZY: 62.5 million tokens ($20.66 million), representing 17.24% of circulating supply, at 3:00 a.m. UTC on Feb. 17 - ZK: 173.08 million tokens ($3.76 million), representing 3.06% of circulating supply, at 8:00 a.m. UTC on Feb. 17 - ZRO: 25.71 million tokens ($46.27 million), representing 5.98% of circulating supply, at 11:00 a.m. UTC on Feb. 20 - KAITO: 32.6 million tokens ($10.21 million), representing 10.64% of circulating supply, at 12:00 p.m. UTC on Feb. 20 - UDS: 2.15 million tokens ($3.16 million), representing 1.38% of circulating supply, at 12:00 a.m. UTC on Feb. 21

The Digital Chamber, the largest crypto lobbying group in the U.S., has told Congress that the ability for stablecoins to generate yield must be included in the pending crypto market structure bill, BeInCrypto reported. The Chamber argued that banning this function would not only stifle domestic innovation but could also weaken the U.S. dollar's dominance, as global capital would flow to unregulated jurisdictions. It also emphasized that a ban would force users into passive holding strategies, potentially leading to losses. Meanwhile, the banking sector remains opposed, stating that stablecoins could offer yield without complying with capital requirements. The Chamber has proposed solutions, such as mandatory consumer disclosures, as part of the ongoing discussions.

Long-term investors in spot Bitcoin ETFs are not panic selling despite the recent price decline, CNBC reported. The outlet explained that while BlackRock's IBIT has seen $2.8 billion in net outflows and the entire spot BTC ETF market has lost approximately $5.8 billion over the last three months, net inflows over the past year still stand at more than $14.2 billion. This suggests the current outflows are primarily driven by hedge funds and short-term speculators reducing their positions, rather than long-term holders. However, CNBC also noted that Bitcoin's status as "digital gold" is being challenged. Its recent sharp price drop, occurring while safe-haven assets like gold are rallying, is undermining confidence in its role as a store of value.

The cryptocurrency market is exhibiting structural strengths in institutional adoption and on-chain liquidity despite facing price pressure, Binance Research said in a report last week. The report noted that while BTC has fallen to $60,000, half its peak from October 2025, this appears to be an adjustment driven by the macroeconomic environment. It highlighted that the decline in assets under management (AUM) for spot ETFs has been less severe than the price drop, and the stablecoin supply remains at an all-time high. Furthermore, the tokenization of real-world assets (RWA) and institutional use of DeFi are on the rise. The market is expected to maintain high volatility until there is greater clarity on the Fed's monetary policy and macroeconomic trends, the report explained.

The recent downturn in the cryptocurrency market is a process of deleveraging rather than a systemic failure, according to a new report from Galaxy Digital. Steve Kurz, the firm's head of asset management, wrote that cryptocurrency is evolving beyond a simple asset class into a core component of financial infrastructure. While the market is currently in a cycle of reduced liquidity and leverage, Kurz noted the situation is different from 2022 when structural vulnerabilities were exposed. He explained that the proliferation of stablecoins, tokenization, and blockchain-based payment networks is turning cryptocurrency into financial rails, with Bitcoin in particular acting as a leading indicator for macroeconomic risks and competing with other global assets. Looking ahead, Kurz expects the market to consolidate and trade sideways before rising again, rather than experiencing a sharp V-shaped recovery. He added that institutional capital inflows and an increase in on-chain activity will provide a strong foundation for long-term price appreciation.

Retail investors have shown a tendency to buy during cryptocurrency price declines, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said on X. He noted that according to Coinbase's internal data, retail investors have consistently purchased BTC and ETH when their prices fall, with trading volume confirmed to increase as prices drop. Armstrong added that most users' asset holdings in February were either the same as or greater than their holdings in December.

Hong Kong authorities have unveiled a regulatory framework allowing cryptocurrency exchanges to offer perpetual futures products, CoinDesk reported from the Consensus Hong Kong 2026 conference. These offerings will be available exclusively to professional investors and will require specific disclosures and internal risk management systems. Separately, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) also released guidelines permitting licensed brokers to offer crypto margin products collateralized by BTC and ETH. In addition, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) plans to issue its first stablecoin issuance license in March.

MicroStrategy (MSTR) announced on its official X account that it can fully repay its $6 billion debt even if Bitcoin's price falls to $8,000. The company explained that it holds approximately $49.3 billion in BTC, valued at a price of $69,000 per coin, and has structured its loans with maturities extending to 2032 to prevent immediate liquidation risks. MicroStrategy CEO Phong Le noted that any potential drop to $8,000 would likely occur over several years, providing ample time to respond through restructuring or raising additional capital. However, some in the industry view MicroStrategy's statement as only partially true. BeInCrypto reported that financial pressure on MSTR would intensify sharply if BTC falls below $8,000. The outlet suggested that a drop to the $7,000 level could trigger calls for additional collateral or partial repayments, while a price below $6,000 would place the company in a state of practical bankruptcy. A fall below $5,000 could potentially trigger a cascading sell-off across the entire market. Separately, MicroStrategy founder Michael Saylor mentioned that the company plans to convert its convertible notes into stock within the next three to six years.

According to CoinNess market monitoring, BTC has fallen below $69,000. BTC is trading at $68,966.53 on the Binance USDT market.

Whale Alert reported that 250 million USDC has been minted at the USDC Treasury.

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Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin pointed out on social media that prediction markets are over-converging on marketability in an unhealthy manner, often embracing topics with no social information value. He argued that participants should evolve beyond being naive traders, who bet based on misinformation, or simple information buyers. Instead, they should become "hedgers" who use these markets to reduce their own risk. As an example, Buterin explained that an individual holding biotech stocks could hedge by betting on the victory of a political party whose policies are unfavorable to the industry. Furthermore, Buterin proposed a future system where price indices are created for all major goods and services. Prediction markets would be opened for each category, and a local LLM would analyze a user's personal spending patterns. This AI would then suggest a personalized basket of prediction market shares equivalent to the user's expected future spending, a development he suggested could ultimately eliminate the need for fiat currency.

According to Lookonchain, a wallet address presumed to belong to former Bitfinex founder Garrett Jin just transferred 5,000 BTC to Binance. Jin, a well-known Bitcoin OG also identified by the handle BitcoinOG1011short, previously faced insider trading allegations last October after opening a large short position immediately before a sharp decline in Bitcoin's price.

Figure, a blockchain-based online lending platform, has suffered a data breach following a hacking attack. The hacking group ShinyHunters reportedly stole the data with the help of an insider at the company. After Figure refused to pay a ransom, the group leaked 2.5 GB of customer data on the dark web. The compromised information includes names, addresses, dates of birth, and phone numbers. Figure has acknowledged the security breach and is said to have notified the affected individuals.

Whale Alert reported that 5,000 BTC has been transferred from an unknown wallet to Binance. The transaction is valued at about $349 million.