Bitcoin consolidates amid geopolitical tensions, long-term outlook strong

In its weekly analysis report, Bitfinex Alpha, Bitfinex noted that Bitcoin (BTC) has been range-bound between $91,000 and $102,000 for over 75 days, reacting to macroeconomic shifts while maintaining strong ties to the S&P 500. Institutional adoption remains slow, but BTC’s fixed-supply appeal grows amid inflation concerns. Regulatory shifts continue, with a surge in crypto ETF applications and increased CFTC discussions. Meanwhile, Tether expands USDT payments in UAE real estate and FTX begins creditor payouts on Feb. 18.