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$SWEAT is the beating heart of the Movement Economy—a groundbreaking token that transforms physical activity into real-world value. Minted through movement, $SWEAT rewards your steps with a crypto asset that you can earn, trade, or grow. The team states that their app has increased their users’ physical activity by an average of 20%, creating a healthier society and reducing burdens on global healthcare systems. With over 20 million holders, SWEAT is eliminating barriers and making Web3 accessible to everyone, one step at a time.

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Sweat Economy (SWEAT CRYPTO) is trending as the community actively discusses its long-term potential and the opportunity to accumulate the move-to-earn token at a low valuation, despite its historical underperformance.

Synthetix is a decentralized perpetual futures protocol built on Ethereum Mainnet. Synthetix uses a hybrid design — off-chain order matching on a high-performance CLOB with on-chain settlement — to deliver low latency, deep liquidity, and MEV-resistant execution while keeping custody and finality on Ethereum. Traders get CEX-like performance with on-chain security and composability. The protocol’s liquidity is provided by the Synthetix Liquidity Provider (SLP) vault and backstopped by staked SNX collateral, which underwrites the issuance of the sUSD stablecoin and the solvency of the SLP vault.

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Synthetix (SNX) is seeing increased attention driven by its strategic return to Ethereum Mainnet for a new perps DEX, featuring an upcoming $1 million trading competition. The community is keenly discussing its potential, especially with the news of no more SNX token inflation and forthcoming buybacks, signaling enhanced utility and value.

NEAR Protocol is the blockchain for AI. A high-performance, AI-native platform built to power the next generation of decentralized applications and intelligent agents. It provides the infrastructure AI needs to transact, operate, and interact across Web2 and Web3. NEAR combines three core elements: User-Owned AI, which ensures agents act in users’ best interests; Intents and Chain Abstraction, which eliminate blockchain complexity for seamless, goal-driven transactions across chains; and a sharded blockchain architecture that delivers the scalability, speed, and low-cost execution needed for real-world AI and Web3 use. This integrated stack makes NEAR the foundation for building secure, user-owned, AI-native applications at internet scale.

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NEAR Protocol is trending as its innovative NEAR Intents continue to drive cross-chain interoperability, notably with a recent Starknet integration, alongside its deepening commitment to AI through a NVIDIA Inception Program partnership and reported surge in active users, highlighting its growing influence as a Layer-1 blockchain.

Lexeo Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical stage genetic medicine company, which engages in the development of therapies for hereditary and acquired diseases. The firm focuses on the medication of genetically defined cardiovascular diseases and sub-group of Alzheimer’s disease. It offers LX2006 for the treatment of patients with Friedreich's ataxia, cardiomyopathy, and LX1001 for APOE4 homozygous patients with Alzheimer's disease. The company was founded by Ronald G. Crystal in February 2017 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Lexeo Therapeutics Inc.

Lexeo Therapeutics is trending as positive interim clinical data for its LX2006 gene therapy in Friedreich's ataxia cardiomyopathy sparks community discussion and analyst upgrades, despite some investor questions surrounding recent price action and the path to accelerated approval.

USDX (Website: usdx.money | Twitter: @StablesLabs) is a synthetic USD stablecoin designed to provide stability without relying on traditional banking infrastructure. Backed by delta-neutral positions across multiple exchanges, USDX seamlessly bridges the gap between DeFi, CeFi, and TradFi. It enables DeFi users to access traditional delta-neutral strategies executed in CeFi platforms. As a crypto-native stablecoin, USDX offers a scalable, censorship-resistant, and highly stable solution for users looking to navigate the world of decentralized finance with confidence.

USDX Stablecoin

USDX Stablecoin is trending after its crash below $0.45, linked to the Balancer hack and the collapse of associated DeFi platforms, driving community conversation about the inherent fragility within the stablecoin ecosystem.

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VTI is trending as investors assess the broad market's resilience, with significant community discussion focusing on the economic implications of the current political climate, particularly concerning tariffs and market stability, alongside observations of sustained institutional inflows into the ETF.

Trimble, Inc. engages in providing advanced positioning, modeling, and data analytics technologies to connect the digital and physical worlds, enhancing productivity, safety, sustainability, and transparency. It operates through the following segments: AECO, Field Systems, and Transportation & Logistics. The AECO segment serves architects, engineers, contractors, and owners through various software and subscription offerings. The Field Systems segment offers hardware and software solutions for customers working in survey & mapping and civil construction. The Transportation & Logistics segment provides software and subscription offerings to shippers and carriers in North America and Europe. The company was founded by Charles Robert Trimble in 1978 and is headquartered in Westminster, CO.

Trimble Inc

Trimble is trending as robust industrial production data and a manufacturing rebound position its advanced technology solutions favorably within the sector. Community sentiment points to Trimble as a key player in the expanding robotics and automation markets, supported by analyst upgrades and the company's strategic focus on its 'Connect & Scale' initiatives.

SKY is a governance token, which is like a digital voting share, for Sky Protocol. This system launched in 2024 as a rebrand and upgrade of the older Maker Protocol. Sky Protocol’s main value lies in giving users a simple, secure way to trade, save, and earn rewards without ever giving up control of their funds. It is built around a stablecoin called USDS, which is always worth one US dollar, but it is completely decentralized.  The protocol is run by automated agreements called smart contracts, so there’s no middleman controlling users' money. The system uses two main tokens: USDS for stable savings, and SKY for community governance. users can help secure the network and earn rewards by staking their SKY tokens in the Staking Engine, which is like locking them in an interest-bearing account to help the system run. The protocol also uses SkyLink to seamlessly connect users' funds across different blockchains for faster and cheaper transactions.  The Sky Protocol is unique because it has no single CEO or traditional core team of investors; instead, it is managed entirely by its global community of SKY token holders. This decentralized setup means that SKY is primarily used for two core utilities: it grants essential voting power to decide on all major system changes, and it can be staked in the Staking Engine to help secure the network and earn rewards. Staking also provides holders with the ability to borrow the USDS stablecoin, making SKY the essential key for both governance and income generation within the ecosystem.

Skycoin

Skycoin is trending with strong community buzz surrounding its recent listing on Robinhood and ongoing token buyback program, seen as key catalysts for its 'sleeper' potential. While many anticipate a significant move for the decentralized internet project, discussions also reveal a cautious awareness of its volatile history and past pump-and-dump concerns.

Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. engages in the production, marketing, and distribution of nonalcoholic beverages. It operates through the Non-Alcoholic Beverages and All Other segments. Its products include sparkling and still beverages as well as energy products and noncarbonated beverages such as bottled water, tea, ready to drink coffee, enhanced water, juices, and sports drinks. The company was founded by J. B. Harrison in 1902 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC.

Coca-Cola Consolidated Inc

Coca-Cola Consolidated is trending following recent strong earnings and an announced intention for a significant $3.1 billion share repurchase program, sparking considerable community discussion. This is further amplified by anticipation and varying perspectives on its approved 10-for-1 stock split, set to take effect on May 27, with investors evaluating its consistent performance and shareholder-friendly moves.

Choice Hotels International, Inc. engages in the franchising and operations of hotels. It operates through the Hotel Franchising, and Corporate and Other segments. The Hotel Franchising segment refers to the hotel franchising operations consisting of the company's several hotel brands. The Corporate and Other segment deals with hotel revenues and rental income related to office buildings owned by the company. The company was founded in 1939 and is headquartered in North Bethesda, MD.

Choice Hotels International, Inc.

Choice Hotels is trending after its Q4 '25 earnings release, where a slight revenue increase and a provided 2026 full-year outlook are driving community discussion on whether performance is strong enough amidst declining GAAP EPS. Analysts are adjusting price targets and providing varied ratings as the market digests the latest results.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Best-selling author Robert Kiyosaki said he purchased one Bitcoin at $67,000 amid a downturn.</li><li>He cited concerns about U.S. debt, Federal Reserve money printing, and Bitcoin’s fixed 21 million supply.</li><li>Gold prices remained near $5,100 per ounce, supported by ongoing macroeconomic momentum.</li></ul>Best-selling personal finance author Robert Kiyosaki said on Friday that he purchased one Bitcoin for $67,000 this week, despite the recent pullback in cryptocurrency prices, and outlined two reasons for his decision.On X, Rich Dad Poor Dad author Kiyosaki&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/theRealKiyosaki/status/2024966297105432886?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2024966297105432886%7Ctwgr%5Ed401d0c8d708e274c9883fc6a180c9310b6a42be%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fu.today%2F2-reasons-why-rich-dad-poor-dad-author-bought-1-bitcoin-at-67000">wrote</a>, “Although Bitcoin is crashing, I bought one more whole Bitcoin for $67k.” He said his purchase was driven by concerns over U.S. fiscal policy and the expected expansion of money printing.“Because the Big Print will begin when the US debt crashes the dollar and ‘The Marxist Fed’ begins printing trillions in fake dollars,” Kiyosaki wrote, describing what he views as an impending wave of monetary expansion.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><a class="st-link-external" href="https://x.com/theRealKiyosaki/status/2024966297105432886?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_02_21_at_8_08_16_AM_png_9689a10b84.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-02-21 at 8.08.16 AM.png" width="894" height="676"></a><figcaption>Robert Kiyosaki on buying Bitcoin. Source: @<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/theRealKiyosaki">theRealKiyosaki</a>/x</figcaption></figure>Kiyosaki also pointed to Bitcoin’s fixed supply cap. “The magical 21 millionth Bitcoin is getting close to being mined,” he wrote. “When the 21st millionth Bitcoin is mined… Bitcoin becomes better than gold.”<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin">Bitcoin (BTC)</a> was trading at $68,203, unchanged from the previous 24 hours. On Stockwits, the retail sentiment around BTC remained in the ‘bearish’ territory, as the chatter levels around it remained ‘low’ over the past day.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Gold Prices Trade Higher</h2>Gold prices remained near $5,100 per ounce.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/tether-gold">Tether Gold (XAUT)</a> traded at $5,095 over the past 24 hours, extending its recent rally. On Stockwits, the retail sentiment around XAUT remained in the ‘bearish’ territory, as chatter levels around it moved from ‘extremely low’ to ‘low’ over the past day.According to&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.kitco.com/news/article/2026-02-20/wall-street-bears-turn-tail-after-gold-rises-5100oz-main-street-bullishness">reports</a>, John Weyer, head of commercial hedging at Walsh Trading, said gold’s price action following <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/supreme-court-trump-tariffs-tom-lee-bitcoin-trigger-bull/cZR85bqR4x6">the&nbsp;Supreme Court’s tariff</a> ruling showed that although the ruling removed one element of uncertainty, bullish momentum remained intact.&nbsp;Gold initially fell sharply after the announcement but quickly rebounded as buyers returned, Weyer said. Over the past six months, he noted, market participants have largely bought gold because it has been rising. While the tariff decision eliminated some uncertainty, other risks remained, supporting continued demand.Analyst Michaël van de Poppe&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/CryptoMichNL/status/2025155789087014989?s=20">said</a> that Bitcoin should be compared to gold, not the U.S. dollar, because both are "hard assets," saying that Bitcoin is currently undervalued when compared to gold. Read also: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/bitcoin-etf-balances-slide-to-100k-btc-since-october-peak/cZR8OOmR4UT">Bitcoin ETF Balances Slide To 100K BTC, Since October Peak</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Rich Dad Poor Dad Author Reveals He Bought Bitcoin For 2 Reasons

Robert Kiyosaki warned that a debt-driven dollar crisis could trigger massive money printing by the Fed.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Glassnode data shows that U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF balances are down by about 100.3K Bitcoin from their October peak.&nbsp;</li><li>The 30-day average of net ETF flows for both Bitcoin and Ethereum has stayed negative for most of the past 90 days, and there is no clear sign of renewed demand.</li><li>Ethereum ETFs have had more inflow days than Bitcoin ETFs in the last two weeks, as BlackRock moves forward with its staked Ethereum ETF.</li></ul>According to Glassnode, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF holdings have seen the steepest decline since the price peak in early October.Glassnode&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/glassnode/status/2024632805070623140?s=20">pointed out</a> that the ETF balances fell about 100.3K BTC from the cycle high in aggregate balances. The firm presented it as part of a larger wave of de-risking that has been giving the tape more structural weight.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><a class="st-link-external" href="https://x.com/glassnode/status/2024632805070623140?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_02_21_at_7_21_35_AM_png_835e90b80c.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-02-21 at 7.21.35 AM.png" width="908" height="838"></a><figcaption>Glassnode on the US Spot ETFs balance. Source: <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/glassnode">@glassnode</a>/x</figcaption></figure>&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/glassnode_studio_btc_us_spot_etf_balances_btc_png_9671bb1c81.webp" alt="glassnode-studio_btc-us-spot-etf-balances-btc.png" width="3200" height="1800"><figcaption>Balance of US Bitcoin Spot ETF. Source: Glassnode</figcaption></figure>Glassnode says that investors aren't rushing to sell, but demand for Bitcoin ETFs has gone down, and holdings are slowly going down, which can lower prices further. Changes in how investors act in one big ETF matter more than changes in how investors act in smaller products, since most of the ETF exposure is in that one big fund. In general, this doesn't look like panic selling; it looks more like big investors slowly lowering their risk, which can slow down how quickly prices go back up until new demand comes back.Previously, Glassnode&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/glassnode/status/2021951833170964517?s=20">pointed out</a> that the 30-day moving average of net flows for Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs has been negative for most of the past 90 days and that there is "no sign" of renewed demand yet.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin">Bitcoin (BTC)</a> was trading at $68,100.94, up 0.9% in the last 24 hours. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around BTC remained in ‘bearish’ territory, as chatter remained at ‘low’ levels over the past day.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Ethereum ETFs Log More Inflow Days Than Bitcoin</h2>In the last two weeks alone, Sosovalue&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://sosovalue.com/assets/etf/us-btc-spot">data</a> shows that Ethereum ETFs had more green days than Bitcoin ETFs, suggesting steadier allocation even amid overall risk-off flows.BlackRock is pushing the Ethereum ETF category way beyond its current&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/ETHA">iShares Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHA),</a> even as it continues to reduce its balance on its Bitcoin ETF. In a revised filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission for its iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHB), BlackRock said it plans to stake 70%–95% of the trust's Ether under normal conditions.&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/arkham/status/2025133554196512999?s=20">According</a> to Arkham Intelligence, BlackRock will also maintain a 5% to 30% "liquidity sleeve" of tokens unstaked to handle creations and redemptions. The filing also says that the sponsor and the prime execution agent will get 18% of the total gross staking consideration, with the trust keeping the rest. There will also be a 0.25% sponsor fee, temporarily reduced to 0.12% for the first $2.5 billion in assets for 12 months after listing.Read also: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/chartist-reveals-new-xrp-target-bullish-analysis/cZR8BJ4R4Ub">Prominent Chartist Reveals New XRP Target After Bullish Analysis</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Bitcoin ETF Balances Slide To 100K BTC, Since October Peak

BlackRock expands beyond ETHA with a staked ETH ETF plan, even as it trims Bitcoin ETF balances.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Glassnode data showed that whales have taken out an estimated 60,000 to 100,000 BTC from exchanges.&nbsp;</li><li>Analyst Cauconomy said the entire post-October whale drawdown has now been reversed, indicating prices might uptick.&nbsp;</li><li>CryptoQuant data showed Ethereum accumulating whales increased balances despite falling prices.</li></ul>Bitcoin wallets that held between 1,000 and 10,000 Bitcoin rebuilt their reserves to levels not seen since the market downturn in October 2025. This is a sign of a V-shaped accumulation phase.According to Glassnode charts, large holders increased their total balance to approximately 3.09 million Bitcoin (BTC) by the end of last year, up from 2.86 million BTC, a gain of roughly 230,000 BTC over three months, valued at $15.59 billion. It was first&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/Cointelegraph/status/2024984488267468854">reported</a> by Cointelegraph.Glassnode data showed gross exchange whale withdrawals averaging 3.5% of total exchange-held BTC supply over 30 days, marking the strongest pace since November 2024. Based on current exchange balances, that translates to roughly 60,000 to 100,000 BTC in accumulation over the past month, which is worth 4.07 billion to $6.78 billion at current Bitcoin prices.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/image_10_png_86351f877a.webp" alt="image (10).png" width="3200" height="1800"><figcaption>Whale holdings over the past 30 days. Source: <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://cryptoquant.com/analytics/query/65e79e8e7a4bca10185180d8?v=6602e54b058f047ac8f85ae5">CryptoQuant.</a></figcaption></figure><a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin">Bitcoin (BTC)</a> was trading at $68,117.64, flat over the past 48 hours. On Stockwits, the retail sentiment around BTC remained in the ‘bearish’ territory, as the chatter levels around it remained at ‘low’ over the past day.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">V-shaped Recovery In Whale Balances</h2>An analyst, Cauconomy,&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://cryptoquant.com/insights/quicktake/69983917c876a02133a04bc2-Whales-reaccumulate-everything-they-sold-since-October">explained</a> that “the entire reduction in whale reserves that occurred after October last year has now been reversed.” He added that “[this] V-shaped recovery signaled strong institutional accumulation in the last 30 days, taking advantage of falling prices and accumulating more than 98 thousand BTCs.&nbsp;In late 2020 and early 2021, whale balances went from sharp distribution to rapid reaccumulation. This change happened before Bitcoin's big continuation leg during the 2021 bull run. The current setup from late 2025 to early 2026 is similar, with big holders selling near local tops and then quickly rebuilding their positions during the pullback.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Ethereum Accumulating Whales Mirror The Pattern</h2>Ethereum accumulation trends also drew attention from industry experts.Fundstrat head of research Tom Lee&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/bmnr-tom-lee-sees-v-shaped-ethereum-price-recovery-adds-40000-eth/cZbxDzmR4YT">said last week that Ethereum</a> had historically staged V-shaped recoveries following major corrections. He noted that ETH declined by 64% from January to March of the previous year. “However, in each of the eight instances, the chart showed a V-shaped recovery. The asset rebounded 100% of the time almost as quickly as it fell,” Lee added.Separately, a CryptoQuant contributor, CryptoMe,&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://cryptoquant.com/insights/quicktake/699751bb312550148f4ec160-ETH-Is-Falling-What-Are-Accumulating-Whales-Doing-Right-Now-Buying-or-Sellilng">shared</a> data showing that Ethereum “accumulating addresses” increased balances. Citing realized price, balance, and realized cap metrics, the contributor wrote that “there is no selling behavior in the accumulating whales,” adding that the data reflected only the accumulating cohort.<figure class="image"><a class="st-link-external" href="https://cryptoquant.com/insights/quicktake/699751bb312550148f4ec160-ETH-Is-Falling-What-Are-Accumulating-Whales-Doing-Right-Now-Buying-or-Sellilng" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_02_21_at_4_23_26_AM_png_8bd19c904f.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-02-21 at 4.23.26 AM.png" width="658" height="1444"></a><figcaption>CryptoQuant analyst on Ethereum. Source: @CryptoM</figcaption></figure><a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/ethereum">Ethereum (ETH)</a> was trading at $1,962, up by 0.2% over 24 hours. On Stockwits, the retail sentiment around ETH moved from ‘bearish’ to ‘extremely bearish,’ as chatter levels around it remained ‘low’ over the past day.Read also: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/supreme-court-trump-tariffs-tom-lee-bitcoin-trigger-bull/cZR85bqR4x6">Supreme Court Blocks Trump’s Tariffs, Tom Lee Thinks It Could Be Bitcoin’s Next Bullish Trigger</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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After Ethereum, Bitcoin Whales Pile Back In With V-Shaped Accumulation

Analysts are taking notice of Bitcoin after Ethereum's accumulation patterns  where Tom Lee noted that Ethereum has repeatedly recovered in a V-shape after significant declines.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Limiting tariff powers might make policies less uncertain, ease inflation, and give Bitcoin a chance to go up again before the end of the year, according to Tom Lee.</li><li>The ruling limits the broad tariff authority, but the White House's pushback keeps the policy risk high in the short term.</li><li>In the past, tariff increases caused big drops in crypto and stock prices, showing that trade policy is a major risk factor.</li></ul>Fundstrat co-founder Tom Lee said Supreme Court hearings on the administration’s tariff powers could be a positive catalyst for crypto, arguing that limiting tariffs could reduce uncertainty and support risk assets.In an interview with CNBC on Friday, Lee&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bh34Wnd5U8s">said</a> investors seemed relieved that the Court may place limits on broad executive tariff authority. He said once markets move past the tariff agenda, attention could return to cooling inflation, softer labor data, and the prospect of Federal Reserve rate cuts.&nbsp;“With positive Washington tailwinds, I think Bitcoin can do well to the end of the year,” Lee said, adding that Bitcoin reaching $150,000 or higher remains possible even though sentiment feels weak.Lee said recent market weakness has been largely driven by uncertainty over trade policy. He explained that tariffs can push inflation higher and make it harder for the Fed to cut rates. If the court limits tariffs, inflation pressure could ease, giving the Fed more room to lower rates and improving conditions for risk assets like Bitcoin (BTC).Lee also added that the Court’s involvement could reduce one of the biggest sources of policy uncertainty facing markets. He argued that clarity around trade policy may allow investors to focus again on inflation trends and rate expectations rather than headline risk.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Supreme Court Blocks Trump Tariffs But White House Pushes Back</h2>On Friday, the Supreme Court dealt a big blow to President Donald Trump by saying that he went too far when he used a law meant for national emergencies to impose wide-ranging tariffs.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><a class="st-link-external" href="https://x.com/WhiteHouse/status/2024921307855417373?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_02_21_at_2_49_49_AM_png_3bac9b1fe5.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-02-21 at 2.49.49 AM.png" width="966" height="1008"></a><figcaption>White House announces tariffs will stay in place as President Trump adds another 10% tarriff on countries. Source: @<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/WhiteHouse">WhiteHouse</a>/x</figcaption></figure>The White House, on the other hand,&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/WhiteHouse/status/2024921307855417373?s=20">said</a> again that "Nothing changes, they will be paying tariffs," which goes against the ruling from Friday.<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/KobeissiLetter/status/2024862913761001477"> According</a> to the Kobessi Letter, the government is expected to pay American citizens back over $150 billion.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin">Bitcoin (BTC)</a> traded at $67,752.24, flat in the last 24 hours. On Stocktwits, the retail sentiment remained in ‘bearish’ territory, with chatter at ‘low’ levels over the past day.In October last year, when Trump imposed a 100% tariff hike on China, the crypto market saw over $19 billion in liquidation, as per Coinglass data. Paul Barron&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIqAPkbepSY">stated</a> that the uncertainty quickly spilled into financial markets. He noted that the S&amp;P 500 had fallen 10.5% from its 2025 highs, marking a sharp drawdown.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Supreme Court Ruling Sparks Stock Market Bounce</h2>The US stock market went up shortly after the Supreme Court ruled against Trump's 'unlawful' tariffs. The S&amp;P 500 shot up by almost 0.7%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average went up by about 0.5%. The Nasdaq Composite, which heavily tracks tech stocks, led the way with a gain of almost 0.9%.<figure class="image"><a class="st-link-external" href="https://x.com/CoinbaseInsto/status/2024950015488410101?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_02_21_at_2_47_32_AM_png_43506842da.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-02-21 at 2.47.32 AM.png" width="952" height="1568"></a><figcaption>Bitcoin's 90-day correlation to IGV. Source: @<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/CoinbaseInsto">CoinbaseInsto</a>/x</figcaption></figure>According to Coinbase Institutional, Bitcoin is also moving like a software technology stock. On Friday, Coinbase&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/coinbaseinsto/status/2024950015488410101?s=46">shared</a> that Bitcoin’s 90-day rolling correlation with the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/IGV">iShares Tech-Software ETF (IGV)</a> has remained higher than usual but noted that this link may not last and could change quickly if market conditions shift. In the last 24 hours, Bitcoin has seen over $7 million in leveraged flush.&nbsp; Read also: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/scaramucci-banks-cab-companies-coinbase-tether-as-uber/cZR8TiQR4xz">Scaramucci Calls Banks ‘Cab Companies’, Frames Coinbase And Tether As ‘Uber’</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

US President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference at the White House, Washington, D.C., US on February 20, 2026. (Photo by Kyle Mazza/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Supreme Court Blocks Trump’s Tariffs, Tom Lee Thinks It Could Be Bitcoin’s Next Bullish Trigger

Last year, when President Trump imposed a 100% tariff hike on China, the crypto market saw over $19 billion in liquidation.

Could The Supreme Court Blocking Tariffs Be Bitcoin’s Next Catalyst? Fundstrat’s Tom Lee Thinks So 

Last year, when President Trump imposed a 100% tariff hike on China, the crypto market saw over $19 billion in liquidation.



<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Data showed Bitcoin’s price is on track for a five-month decline, which would mark its longest losing run since 2018–19.</li><li>Historical patterns, including typical post-election strength and January-February reversals, have not held this year either.</li><li>The cryptocurrency is down roughly 50% from its October peak and has fallen over 22% so far this year.</li></ul>Bitcoin (BTC) is enduring its worst opening stretch to a financial year, shedding more than 22% so far in 2026 and roughly half its value since October’s peak, even as it climbed back above $68,000 on Friday morning.According to&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://charts.checkonchain.com/btconchain/tradfi/performancebyyear_Bitcoin/performancebyyear_Bitcoin_light.html">data</a> from checkonchain, a typical down year has an average index reading of 0.84, whereas Bitcoin is currently at 0.77 – lower than the average of previous crypto slumps.The 22% fall in Bitcoin’s price this year follows a 17% decline in 2025, which was a post-election year. This marks another pivot from earlier trends, where post-election years have been the top-performing on average, according to data.<figure class="image"><a class="st-link-external" href="https://charts.checkonchain.com/btconchain/tradfi/performancebyyear_Bitcoin/performancebyyear_Bitcoin_light.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/newplot_png_5d959d7240.webp" alt="newplot.png" width="1440" height="737"></a><figcaption>Bitcoin's average performance compared to its price so far in 2026. | Source: checkonchain</figcaption></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">Bitcoin Price Trends Break Historical Patterns</h2>CoinGlass data&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.coinglass.com/today?ref=blog.woo.org">showed</a> this is also the first time Bitcoin is on track to log back-to-back losses with a 10% dip in January, followed by a 13% loss so far in February. Historically, if Bitcoin traded lower in January, it picked up in the following month and vice versa.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Bitcoin_Monthly_returns_png_d5b43bbedc.webp" alt="Bitcoin Monthly returns .png" width="2720" height="1740"><figcaption>Bitcoin's historical monthly price performance. | Source:CoinGlass</figcaption></figure>Bitcoin’s also on track for a five-month decline, which would mark its longest losing run since 2018–19, when prices dropped for six consecutive months from August 2018 through to&nbsp; January 2019.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Sentiment Turns Cautious</h2><a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/white-house-takes-reins-in-crypto-bank-stablecoin-talks/cZRZsUXR4DY">Bitcoin’s price</a> was up nearly 2% in the last 24 hours, climbing to around $68,100. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the apex cryptocurrency continued to trend in ‘bearish’ territory over the past day, accompanied by ‘low’ levels of chatter.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_02_20_061434_png_8c3ebe7e30.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-02-20 061434.png" width="1271" height="145"><figcaption>BTC retail sentiment and message volume on February 20 as of 5:30 a.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>Some users on the platform questioned Bitcoin’s narrative as a hedge against inflation.<stembedurl>https://www.stocktwits.com/alexx013/message/645411625</stembedurl>While others quipped that Bitcoin is unlikely to bounce back anytime soon.<stembedurl>https://www.stocktwits.com/Eazyyy/message/645410187</stembedurl>The ‘fear’ sentiment in the crypto market has been growing, with gold bull Peter Schiff repeating calls of&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/sell-bitcoin-now-crypto-critic-peter-schiff-warns-of-btc-price-falling-to-20000/cZRZyrQR4xR">Bitcoin’s price falling to $20,000</a> and Senator Elizabeth Warren asking Washington not to bail out any “<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/changpeng-cz-zhao-says-crypto-never-needed-a-bailout-never-will/cZRZxw0R4D6">crypto billionaires</a>.”The Fed’s hawkish comments about a&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/bitcoin-falls-to-66k-with-solana-xrp-in-losses-after-fed-minutes-signal-rate-hike/cZRjlOJR4w7">potential interest rate hike</a> being on the table are also weighing on the macro environment. Meanwhile, the market structure bill to push the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/white-house-takes-reins-in-crypto-bank-stablecoin-talks/cZRZsUXR4DY">CLARITY Act</a> forward remains stalled with a month-end deadline looming over crypto and bank executives to finalize a deal.&nbsp;Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/white-house-takes-reins-in-crypto-bank-stablecoin-talks/cZRZsUXR4DY">White House Takes Reins In Crypto-Bank Stablecoin Talks – Rewards Allowed But Penalties Proposed For Evasion: Report</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Bitcoin symbol is seen on Bitcoin ATM kiosk in the city center of Krakow, Poland on July 26th, 2024. (Photo by Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Bitcoin Logs Worst Financial Year Opening On Record – Eyes Longest Monthly Slump Since 2018 

Bitcoin’s price has fallen more than 22% in 2026, marking its weakest start to a financial year on record, according to checkonchain data.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Bitcoin’s drop to $20,000 would represent an 85% fall from its October peak of over $126,000, Schiff said in a post on X.</li><li>He dismissed concerns asking for a technical analysis, calling the volatility of Bitcoin’s price “a feature, not a bug.”</li><li>Bernstein and Standard Chartered continue to project Bitcoin could reach $150,000 by year-end.</li></ul>Long-time crypto critic and gold bull Peter Schiff brought back his call to “sell Bitcoin” on Thursday, warning that if the cryptocurrency falls to $50,000, there may be a deeper correction ahead.“If Bitcoin breaks $50K, which looks likely, it seems highly likely it will at least test $20K,” he&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/PeterSchiff/status/2024538869396304014">wrote</a> in a post on X. “That would be an 84% drop from its ATH.” When asked if he had any technical analysis to support his hypothesis, Schiff simply&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/PeterSchiff/status/2024539589952586173?s=20">replied</a>, “Volatility is a feature, not a bug,” addressing the troughs and peaks of the crypto market.<figure class="image"><a class="st-link-external" href="https://x.com/PeterSchiff/status/2024538869396304014" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_02_20_030322_png_ef7cf6915e.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-02-20 030322.png" width="823" height="305"></a><figcaption>Source: @PeterSchiff/X</figcaption></figure><a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin">Bitcoin’s price</a> was trading at around $67,800 on Friday morning, up 1.1% in the last 24 hours. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the apex cryptocurrency continued to trend in ‘bearish’ territory over the past day, amid ‘low’ levels of chatter.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_02_20_030754_png_a2b88059c1.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-02-20 030754.png" width="1260" height="138"><figcaption>USD1 retail sentiment and message volume on February 20 as of 3:00 a.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">The Bitcoin Doom Caller</h2>Schiff&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://bitcoindeaths.com/posts/2025-10-14-peter-schiff-says-bitcoins-recovery-is-a-dead-cat-bounce-while-gold-makes-another-all-time-high">ranks</a> as the most frequent Bitcoin skeptic tracked by Bitcoin Deaths, a website that has logged declarations of Bitcoin's “dead” from critics, economists, and financial executives since 2010. He has predicted Bitcoin’s death at least 22 times overall, according to the tracker. Others listed include Steve Hanke, Warren Buffett, Nouriel Roubini, and JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon.According to trackers like CryptoPotato, Schiff has issued more than 200 bearish calls since 2011. His earliest public warning dates back to June that year, when he criticized Bitcoin for lacking intrinsic value and called it a potential fad that could become worthless on his radio show.His main argument for the drawdown in Bitcoin’s price since its record high of over $126,000 in October is that "more hype, leverage, and institutional ownership" make a crash worse.However, other analysts have argued that institutional ownership also means deeper liquidity, regulated custody, and a significantly higher floor of structural demand that didn't exist during the crypto crashes of 2018 and 2022.&nbsp;Bernstein and Standard Chartered have&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/ethereum-seen-at-40-000-by-2030-bitcoin-to-hit-new-high-in-2026/cmUXRE9R440">maintained</a> their price target of $150,000 for Bitcoin by year-end, even amid the current dip in cryptocurrency markets. Traders are hoping that&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/white-house-takes-reins-in-crypto-bank-stablecoin-talks/cZRZsUXR4DY">progress on the CLARITY Act</a> will likely be a catalyst for Bitcoin’s price to move higher and break out of its current range below $70,000.Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/white-house-takes-reins-in-crypto-bank-stablecoin-talks/cZRZsUXR4DY">White House Takes Reins In Crypto-Bank Stablecoin Talks – Rewards Allowed But Penalties Proposed For Evasion: Report</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

In this photo illustration, a visual representation of the digital Cryptocurrency, Bitcoin is displayed on February 6, 2018 in Paris, France. (Photo by Chesnot/Getty Images)

'Sell Bitcoin Now' – Crypto Critic Peter Schiff Warns Of BTC's Price Falling To $20,000

In a post on X, Peter Schiff stated that if Bitcoin’s price dips below $50,000, it is “highly likely” to keep falling until it hits $20,000.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Barthere stated that the most active strike over the past seven days has been $75,000, indicating that traders are positioning for Bitcoin’s price to break out above $70,000.</li><li>She added that traders are less defensive on Bitcoin than they were 10 days ago.</li><li>She noted that macro factors, including fiscal policy and political developments, remain key drivers of broader risk appetite.</li></ul>Bitcoin’s (BTC) price remained below the $70,000 resistance level on Wednesday, but derivatives data showed growing bets on a push higher, with traders targeting the $75,000 level.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin">Bitcoin’s price</a> was trading at around $67,750, down 0.1% in the last 24 hours, after paring gains from an intra-day high that crossed $68,000. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around Bitcoin trended in ‘bearish’ territory over the past day.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_02_18_070149_png_aaae8aacfd.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-02-18 070149.png" width="1261" height="127"><figcaption>BTC retail sentiment and message volume on February 18 as of 6:05 a.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">Institutional Bets Cluster Around $75,000</h2>While many worried that the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/mstr-michael-saylor-says-bitcoin-is-winning-amid-crypto-winter/cZR0KFjR4Hm">‘crypto winter’</a> is here to stay, positioning by traders in the options market suggests they’re betting on Bitcoin’s price to rise. According to Aurelie Barthere, principal research analyst at Nansen, call options have outpaced put buying over the past week. The activity has been particularly notable in large “block” trades, which are typically associated with institutional or professional investors.She stated that the most active strike has been $75,000, indicating that traders are positioning for a breakout above the $70,000 resistance level rather than expecting Bitcoin to remain within its recent $60,000 to $70,000 range.Barthere also pointed to the 25-delta call-put skew’s recovery from deeply negative levels seen on February 5, noting that it still remains slightly negative. In practical terms, Barthere said this suggests traders still see downside risks, though they are less defensive than they were 10 days ago and would likely be long on Bitcoin if it broke past $70,000.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Washington Policy Boost: CLARITY Bill Seen As Potential Catalyst</h2>Barthere noted that Bitcoin has now retraced its entire post-Trump election ascent. “For those with the patience to hold long term and who believe favorable crypto regulations are likely to continue, albeit at a slower pace, this could be an acceptable level for patient, cautious DCAing (no financial advice),” she wrote in an email to Stocktwits.She added that she had expected progress on the CLARITY bill, which remains a focal point in Washington. If it passes and manages to push Bitcoin’s price above $70,000, it may still not be a sustained move, Barthere said, citing that broader sentiment would also need to improve.“Key macro events to watch include whether Warsh’s nomination is confirmed by Congress and whether the CLARITY bill is ultimately adopted by the Senate,” she said,&nbsp; pointing to other potential catalysts that could impact crypto market sentiment. “ I would also monitor Trump’s popularity trajectory and mid-term polls, as well as whether Q2 fiscal spending is sufficient to sustain U.S. economic momentum.”&nbsp;For now, derivatives markets suggest cautious optimism, with traders watching closely for a decisive move above resistance.Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/mstr-michael-saylor-says-bitcoin-is-winning-amid-crypto-winter/cZR0KFjR4Hm">MSTR's Michael Saylor Says ‘Bitcoin Is Winning’ Amid Crypto Winter, Sees ‘Glorious Summer’ Ahead</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

A Bitcoin sign is displayed on the wall of developers Ciprés and Rilea Group on July 16, 2025, in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Bitcoin Options Traders Bet On BTC’s Price To Cross $75,000 – CLARITY Act Push May Not Be Enough, Says Analyst 

Aurelie Barthere, principal research analyst at Nansen, said the advancement of the CLARITY Act may provide a temporary push, but it won’t last unless there’s a broader uptick in sentiment.

$75,000 Is Bitcoin's Most Crowded Trade Right Now, But CLARITY Act Catalyst May Fall Short, Says Analyst

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Jane Street increased its IBIT holdings by 54% quarter over quarter, adding more than 7.1 million shares in the fourth quarter of 2025.</li><li>The firm’s total position rose to 20.3 million shares, valued at about $790 million, making it the fourth-largest shareholder of the ETF.</li><li>Bitcoin fell nearly $2,000 during U.S. trading hours on Tuesday, while retail sentiment around both IBIT and BTC remained in ‘bearish’ territory.</li></ul>Jane Street Group has raised its stake in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) during the fourth quarter of 2025, marking an increase of 54% from last quarter.&nbsp;According to a regulatory filing, the firm’s fourth-quarter 2025 13F&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://hedgefollow.com/stocks/IBIT">showed</a> that Jane Street bought 7.1 million additional IBIT shares during the quarter. The purchase raised its total holdings to 20.3 million shares valued at roughly $790 million at the end of December last year.&nbsp;The firm bought 7,105,206 shares of BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust in the fourth quarter of 2025, worth about $276 million. It now holds 20,315,780 IBIT shares valued at roughly $790 million. Before the new data dropped, Jane Street held 13.21 million IBIT shares. This makes Jane Street the fourth-largest shareholder of IBIT.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/IBIT/sentiment">iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT)</a> traded at $37.99, down by 0.9% in the past 24 hours. On Stocktwits, the retail sentiment around IBIT remained at ‘bearish’ territory, with chatter at ‘low’ levels over the past day.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Sharp Move In BTC Price</h2>Jane Street’s indirect exposure to Bitcoin (BTC) comes as&nbsp;the cryptocurrency saw a sharp price move earlier Tuesday, falling by nearly $2,000 within minutes. Bitcoin has struggled to find a clear direction since the forced sell-offs two weeks ago, when many traders who had borrowed money lost everything.&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/wintermute_t/status/2023736248125247824">According</a> to Wintermute, an algorithmic trading firm, trading in the regular market slowed, but positions in the futures markets drove prices sharply in both directions. Short-term leveraged trades drove most of the daily volatility, but long-term investors didn't buy enough to sustain it.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Stocktwits Users React?</h2><a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin">Bitcoin (BTC)</a> traded at $67,856.03, up by 0.4% in the past 24 hours. On Stocktwits, the retail sentiment around Bitcoin remained in ‘bearish’ territory, with chatter at ‘low’ levels over the past day.Read also:<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/mystery-trader-turns-bearish-crypto-bet-into-7-million-gain/cZRWrp2R4uD"> Mystery Trader Turns Bearish Crypto Bet Into $7 Million Gain, Arkham Reports</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com

In this photo illustration a BlackRock logo is displayed on a smartphone with Bitcoin logo on the background. (Photo Illustration by Omar Marques/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Hedge Fund Jane Street Raised BlackRock’s IBIT Holdings To $790 Million 

Jane Street's indirect exposure to Bitcoin comes as the cryptocurrency remains volatile, with recent steep swings driven by leveraged futures trading.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Arch Lending warned that it would not be an easy road for it to reclaim the new order.</li><li>The thesis came as Ray Dalio and global leaders publicly stated that the existing world order has fractured.</li><li>With BTC trading near $68,000, Arch framed the volatility as part of a structural transition.&nbsp;</li></ul>As central banks hoard gold amid rising geopolitical tensions, Bitcoin-backed loan company Arch Lending is positioning Bitcoin as a long-term structural hedge. This echoes recent warnings from hedge fund billionaire Ray Dalio.&nbsp;In a note titled&nbsp;“Bitcoin and the New World Order,” the firm argued that structural geopolitical changes reshaped the monetary landscape in favor of Bitcoin (BTC).<h2 class="st-heading-2">Bitcoin Built For Multi-Polar World: Arch</h2>Arch Lending&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/ArchLending/status/2023457910320140522">explained</a> that the shift from the post-1945 global order would not be smooth, describing the current period as volatile and uncertain due to government regulations and shifting alliances. The firm stated that Bitcoin differed from traditional assets such as fiat currencies because it operated outside the control of any single nation, institution, or alliance.Arch Lending described the ongoing shift as a move “away from centralized trust and toward multipolar competition,” adding that assets not dependent on counterparties may become more relevant in such an environment.The firm also acknowledged short-term drawdowns and market discomfort, stating that the transition “won’t be comfortable,” but framed the broader shift as structural rather than cyclical.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin">Bitcoin (BTC)</a> was trading at $68,042.51, down 2.02% over the last day. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around BTC remained in ‘bearish’ territory, as chatter remained at ‘low’ levels over the past day.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_02_17_at_7_59_53_AM_png_2beb5239fa.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-02-17 at 7.59.53 AM.png" width="1012" height="112"><figcaption>BTC retail sentiment and message volume on February 17 as of 8:00 a.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">Dalio: ‘The World Order Has Broken Down’</h2>Arch’s Monday note followed a post by hedge fund billionaire Ray Dalio, who&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/RayDalio/status/2022788750388998543">claimed</a> that the post-1945 world order “has officially broken down.”Dalio cited remarks from leaders at the&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3KY9zb9E0Y">Munich Security Conference</a> held last week. It included German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron, and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/SecRubio/status/2022672793020817818">said</a>, “The world order as it has stood for decades no longer exists,” describing a period of “great power politics.”Dalio wrote that the global system entered “Stage 6” of the Big Cycle, a period marked by disorder and realignment of power among nations. He argued that global power structures move through multi-decade “Big Cycles,” in which monetary regimes and geopolitical dominance eventually give way to new systems.The term “new world order” is not new. It has historically been used to describe major geopolitical transitions, including the post-Cold War period in the early 1990s, when academics and policymakers&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://hrp.law.harvard.edu/publications/the-new-world-order-opportunity-or-threat-for-human-rights-smith-lecture/">debated</a> how global institutions would evolve after the collapse of the Soviet Union.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Gold Buying Surges</h2>The discussion also came amid increased central bank gold accumulation.&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.visualcapitalist.com/ranked-the-countries-buying-and-selling-the-most-gold-since-2020/">Data</a> from Visual Capitalist showed that since 2020, central banks have added nearly 2,000 tonnes of gold, with China and Poland among the largest buyers.At the same time, the freezing of&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/etudes/BRIE/2025/775908/EPRS_BRI(2025)775908_EN.pdf">Russia’s central bank</a> reserves in 2022 was the turning point in how sovereign reserves are perceived.Arch’s article positioned Bitcoin within this broader context, arguing that it combined portability, scarcity, and settlement without intermediaries at a time when monetary systems were being reassessed.Read also: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/tron-trx-up-bitcoin-ethereum-liquidation-bear-market-signal/cZRW1K2R4uE">TRON Defies Crypto Market Slump As Bitcoin, Ethereum Lead $221M Liquidation Wave</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com

A physical representation of Bitcoin and an exchange rate arrow appear on a computer screen as the background in this photo illustration in Athens, Greece, on February 5, 2026. (Photo by Nikolas Kokovlis/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Bitcoin Lender Says ‘World Order Has Broken Down,’ Positions BTC As Structural Hedge

Bitcoin lending firm Arch believes that global power realignment favors assets outside state control.

Bitcoin Lender Positions BTC As Hedge As Ray Dalio Warns That Global Order Is Fracturing

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>If the trend continues, the market will log its longest outflow streak on record, to match the $5 billion exodus from Bitcoin funds in March 2025.</li><li>Last week alone saw roughly $360 million in outflows despite a brief $15.2 million daily inflow on Friday.</li><li>Arkham Intelligence cited regulatory uncertainty around the CLARITY Act and macroeconomic factors as ongoing pressure points for crypto markets.</li></ul>Spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs have seen weekly net outflows for a four weeks now, and are on track to log their longest outflow streak since March last year.According to&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://sosovalue.com/assets/etf/us-btc-spot">data</a> from SoSoValue, more than $3.4 billion exited Bitcoin funds in the last four weeks. Last week saw approximately $360 million in outflows, up from $318 million the prior week, despite Friday's rebound of $15.2 million in daily net inflows.<figure class="image"><a class="st-link-external" href="https://aight-weeks-of-outflows" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_02_17_044820_png_03b79ee492.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-02-17 044820.png" width="1067" height="638"></a><figcaption>Investors have pulled $1.3 billion, $1.5 billion, $318 million, and $360 million in consecutive weeks. | Source: Arkham Intelligence</figcaption></figure>If this trend continues through the end of the week, it will mark the fifth straight week in the red for Bitcoin ETFs. It said the last time that the market saw a five-week streak of outflows was in February and March of 2025, when over $5 billion of capital fled from Bitcoin funds, and it is thus far the longest outflow streak on record.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin">Bitcoin’s price</a> was trading at around $68,200, down 0.6% in the last 24 hours. Retail sentiment around Stocktwits around the apex cryptocurrency remained in the ‘bearish’ zone over the past day, and chatter stayed at ‘low’ levels.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_02_17_041035_png_797ea61a94.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-02-17 041035.png" width="1240" height="142"><figcaption>BTC retail sentiment and message volume on February 17 as of 3:30 a.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">Regulatory, Macro Factors Add Pressure</h2>A&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://info.arkm.com/research/bitcoin-etfs-approach-five-straight-weeks-of-outflows">report</a> by Arkham Intelligence noted that while many&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/smartest-man-in-the-world-predicts-bitcoin-is-entering-a-decade-long-supercycle/cmyXtzKR4ii">forecast</a> that the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/bitcoin-drops-to-103-000-morgan-stanley-analysts-warn-of-fall-season-in-four-year-cycle/cLPIqy0RE5S">four-year cycle</a> around Bitcoin may no longer apply in 2026, the current market downturn suggests it may still be in effect. According to the on-chain analysis firm, the regulatory environment remains a central concern for the crypto industry, with the CLARITY Act caught in a stalemate. It added that changes at the Federal Reserve, such as the recent nomination of Kevin Warsh for Fed Chair, are also affecting market sentiment.&nbsp;Arkham added that while liquidity has increased through Reserve Management Purchase (RMP)&nbsp; policy measures, interest rates remain a concern for riskier assets like Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.&nbsp;Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/bitcoin-70k-tease-turns-to-tumble-eth-dumps-below-2k-fed-minutes-on-adar/cZRWevAR4MN">Bitcoin’s $70K Tease Turns To Tumble, ETH Dumps Below $2K – Fed Minutes, PCE Data On Traders Radar</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Bitcoin ETFs Approach Longest Outflow Streak Since $5 Billion Selloff In March Last Year

Spot Bitcoin ETFs have recorded four consecutive weeks of net outflows totaling more than $3.4 billion.

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