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ETF Outflows: Approximately $8.5 billion has flowed out of US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs since October, signaling a retreat of American institutional capital that previously drove record highs.

United States: The CLARITY Act, which aims to define SEC and CFTC jurisdictions, is currently under consideration in the Senate after passing the House.

European Union: The MiCA framework is now live, with a final compliance deadline of July 1, 2026, for all platforms.

India: The Union Budget 2026 introduced stricter penalties for inaccurate reporting of crypto transactions to ensure transparency.

Institutional Activity: Despite the market "rout," Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth funds (Mubadala and ADIC) significantly increased their Bitcoin ETF holdings, viewing BTC as a long-term store of value similar to gold.

Corporate Moves: Stripe-owned Bridge received conditional approval to establish a national trust bank, and Nexo has officially relaunched in the U.S. after a three-year hiatus. $BTC
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#MarketLiveUpdate The cryptocurrency market is currently in a consolidation phase as of February 19, 2026, with major assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum trading in tight ranges following a period of heightened volatility earlier in the month.

Market Performance Snapshot
Bitcoin (BTC): Trading near $68,000–$68,600. It recently faced rejection at the $70,000 resistance level, leading to a brief dip toward $65,000 before stabilizing.

Ethereum (ETH): Hovering around $1,940–$1,965, down roughly 19% month-to-date.

Global Market Cap: Currently stands at approximately $2.35–$2.36 trillion, reflecting a minor 24-hour decline as investors move capital into stablecoins like USDT and USDC for safety. $BTC
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#worldmarket U.S. Klarheitsgesetz: Das Weiße Haus und der Kongress setzen sich aktiv für die Verabschiedung des Gesetzes zur Klarheit des Marktes für digitale Vermögenswerte ein, mit einer prognostizierten Wahrscheinlichkeit von 80%, bis Ende April 2026 unterzeichnet zu werden.

Indiens Haushalt 2026: Die indische Regierung hat die pauschale Steuer von 30% auf Krypto-Gewinne und die 1% TDS beibehalten. Sie führte jedoch eine neue Strafe von ₹50.000 für Berichterstattungslücken ein, was auf eine anhaltende Verschärfung der Compliance-Überwachung hinweist.

Institutionelle Bewegungen: Die Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) wird voraussichtlich in der zweiten Hälfte von 2026 einen Dienst zur Tokenisierung von verwahrten Vermögenswerten einführen, was einen massiven Sprung für die Tokenisierung von Real-World Assets (RWA) darstellt. $BNB
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#MarketLiveUpdate Bitcoin (BTC): Handel bei ungefähr 67.341 $ (ein Rückgang von 68.880 $ gestern). Analysten von Standard Chartered haben vor einem möglichen Rückgang auf 50.000 $ in den kommenden Wochen gewarnt, wenn die wichtigen Unterstützungszonen versagen.

Ethereum (ETH): Schwebt zwischen 1.937 $ und 2.023 $. Während es hinter der relativen Leistung von Bitcoin zurückgeblieben ist, hat das Harvard-Endowment kürzlich Schlagzeilen gemacht, indem es 87 Millionen $ in Ethereum-ETFs erworben hat, während es seine Bitcoin-Bestände um 21 % reduziert hat.

Altcoins: XRP hat kürzlich Tiefststände von 1,45 $ getestet, während Dogecoin sich seinem Unterstützungsniveau von 0,10 $ nähert. Interessanterweise haben datenschutzorientierte Münzen wie Monero (XMR) und Zcash (ZEC) aufgrund aufkommender Bedenken über "Quantenrisiko" für die Public-Key-Verschlüsselung ein erneutes Interesse erfahren. $BTC
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#MarketSentimentToday The cryptocurrency market is currently navigating a period of significant volatility and "extreme fear" sentiment as of February 18, 2026. Bitcoin and major altcoins have faced a multi-week losing streak, with Bitcoin struggling to maintain support above the $68,000 mark following a nearly 24% year-to-date decline. $BTC
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#CPIWatch India's 2026 Framework: India has implemented a comprehensive legal framework that classifies crypto as an investment asset but prohibits its use as legal tender. The Union Budget 2026 introduced strict penalties for inaccurate reporting of crypto transactions to improve transparency.

EU and US Updates: The European Union's MiCA regulation is moving toward full enforcement by mid-2026. In the US, the industry is heavily involved in political spending, with over $1.5 million earmarked by crypto PACs to unseat anti-crypto legislators.

Mining Debate: A recent research note by Paradigm has reframed Bitcoin mining as a flexible grid asset, arguing it can help manage energy volatility rather than straining power grids.
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#MarketSentimentToday Asset Performance: Bitcoin's failure to maintain $70,000 has pulled major altcoins lower. As of today, Ethereum is trading near $2,000, Solana at $142, and XRP around $2.05.

Institutional Shift: Investors are increasingly moving funds into stablecoins like USDT and USDC to hedge against volatility. However, long-term institutional outlook remains cautiously optimistic, with Bitcoin expected to act as a store of value rather than a high-growth speculative asset in 2026.

Emerging Technologies: In 2026, the market is shifting from hype to utility. Key trends include the integration of AI agents for portfolio management and the expansion of Real-World Asset (RWA) tokenisation, with Polygon leading the sector with $1.1 billion in tokenized assets. $BTC
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#MarketImpact Der Kryptowährungsmarkt steht derzeit unter erheblichem Druck, wobei die globale Marktkapitalisierung am 17. Februar 2026 auf $2,35 Billionen gesunken ist. Bitcoin bleibt unter dem kritischen $70.000 Widerstandsniveau und handelt bei $69.021 nach einer Phase hoher Volatilität und einem bedeutenden Kapitulationsevent zu Beginn des Monats, das $2,3 Milliarden an realisierten Verlusten in sieben Tagen sah. $BTC
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#worldmarketnews $3 Billion Options Expiry: Roughly $3 billion in Bitcoin and Ethereum options expired on Deribit last Friday, contributing to heightened short-term price swings.

Institutional Moves: Despite the downturn, BlackRock and ARK Invest have been "buying the dip," with ARK purchasing $34 million in Robinhood shares and Binance completing a $1 billion BTC conversion for its SAFU emergency fund.

X (formerly Twitter) Trading: Elon Musk's platform is reportedly set to launch crypto and stock trading features within a "couple of weeks," which could act as a major retail catalyst.

Regulatory Updates:
India: The Union Budget 2026 introduced stricter penalties for inaccurate reporting of crypto transactions to ensure transparency.

China: Authorities reaffirmed a strict ban on all virtual currency-related activities, declaring them "illegal financial activities".

US: The GENIUS Act is moving forward in the Senate, aiming to establish a formal regulatory framework for stablecoins. $BTC
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#MarketLiveUpdate Bitcoin (BTC): Trading around $68,605 to $70,000, recovering slightly from a dip below $66,000 earlier this month. Analysts note it is currently below major exponential moving averages (EMAs), which are acting as resistance levels.

Ethereum (ETH): Currently valued at approximately $1,957, down from its $2,100 range last week. It is struggling to reclaim the $2,000 mark as institutional conviction shows signs of waning.

Altcoin Trends:
XRP has shown resilience, recently climbing over 10% in a daily rally to hit $1.55.
Solana (SOL) is trading near $86, a significant drop from its January highs of over $140.

Memecoins like Dogecoin (DOGE) and Pepe have experienced explosive short-term growth, signaling a return of "memecoin mania" despite broader market weakness. $BTC
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#MarketSentimentToday The cryptocurrency market is currently navigating a period of significant volatility and a general downtrend as of Monday, 16 February 2026. Global market sentiment is pressured by a major sell-off that saw the total market value drop by roughly $2 trillion from its October highs. $BTC
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#MarketSentimentToday Bitcoin (BTC): Trading at $70,629 (+1.49%) after a historic $2.3 billion capitulation earlier in the month.

Ethereum (ETH): Trading at $2,075.25 (-0.08%). On-chain data shows a whale recently closed a large 28,000 ETH position, realizing $1.26 million in profit.

Altcoin Performance: Solana (SOL) rose to $90.35 (+5.19%), supported by $13.17 million in net inflows to Solana Spot ETFs. XRP surged to $1.61 behind bullish momentum from exchange outflows.

Market Sentiment: The Fear & Greed Index hit a low of 8 (Extreme Fear) this week, driven by institutional selling and significant outflows from Bitcoin Spot ETFs. $BTC
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#PEPEBrokeThroughDowntrendLine U.S. Joint Regulation: SEC Chairman Paul Atkins and CFTC Chairman Mike Selig announced "Project Crypto," a joint initiative to develop a clear token taxonomy and provide a bridge toward comprehensive legislation.

India Tax Regime: In the 2025–26 cycle, India has tightened reporting requirements, maintaining a flat 30% tax on gains and 1% TDS on all VDA transfers.

Institutional Adoption: X (formerly Twitter) announced plans to launch cryptocurrency and stock trading links within a few weeks. Meanwhile, Trump-linked Truth Social has filed with the SEC for approval of two crypto ETFs.

Global Crackdowns: China reaffirmed its strict ban on virtual currencies, specifically targeting Stablecoins and Real-World Asset (RWA) tokenization issued without approval. $BTC
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