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Bitcoin doesn’t use a “balance on an account” like a bank. Instead, it works with the UTXO model (Unspent Transaction Output).
Imagine your bitcoins aren’t one big amount, but a bunch of separate banknotes of different values.
When you send BTC, your wallet takes the needed UTXOs, “breaks” them and creates new outputs (one for the recipient + change back to you).
Every UTXO is one-time use – once spent, it disappears.
Why is this brilliant?
The network doesn’t need to track any accounts, it only checks that each UTXO is spent only once → this solves the double-spending problem without any central authority.
Practical tip:Lots of small UTXOs = more expensive transactions. That’s why it pays off to occasionally do a consolidation (send everything to yourself when fees are low).
Lightning Network
Lightning Network is a layer-2 solution built on top of Bitcoin that solves the main weaknesses of on-chain transactions (slowness and high fees).
How it works simply:
1. You open a payment channel with someone (a smart contract on Bitcoin where you lock some BTC).
2. Inside the channel you can send BTC instantly and almost for free – just between the two of you, without waiting for blocks.
3. When you want to close the channel, the final balance is written once to the main blockchain.
Advantages of Lightning:
- Transactions in milliseconds instead of 10–60 minutes
- Fees often just 1–5 satoshis (fractions of a cent)
- Perfect for micro-payments (coffee, streaming, tipping, games)
- Still fully secured by Bitcoin
Current state (February 2026):
Capacity over 6,000 BTC (~$420 million) and already used by millions of people.
Human summary:
On-chain Bitcoin = the most trustworthy and secure (like registered mail).
Lightning = the fastest and cheapest (like instant mobile payment).
Together they form the most secure and fastest payment network in the world.
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Based on current on-chain data (as of February 19, 2026, sources: Glassnode, CryptoQuant, Santiment, CoinMetrics and CoinGlass) here is an overview of inflows (from self-custody to exchanges) and outflows (from exchanges to self-custody) for the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market cap. Values are approximate (often net), focused on the last 24 hours – inflows usually signal selling pressure, outflows accumulation. Data change daily and are only indicative.
1. Bitcoin (BTC)
Market cap: ~1.35 trillion USD
Inflow: ~1.28 billion USD (whale deposits during slight dip)
Outflow: ~1.62 billion USD (strong net outflows)
Net outflows ~340 million USD, whales still accumulating off exchanges, reserves at 5-year lows – accumulation clearly prevails.
2. Ethereum (ETH)
Market cap: ~238 billion USD
Inflow: ~252 million USD (liquidations + whale activity)
Outflow: ~485 million USD (net outflow)
Net outflows ~233 million USD, supply on exchanges continues to decline, self-custody growing.
3. Tether (USDT)
Market cap: ~184 billion USD
Inflow: ~1 billion USD (large transfers common)
Outflow: ~3 billion USD (including burns)
Net outflow ~2 billion USD, supply contracting, liquidity stable.
4. XRP (XRP)
Market cap: ~89 billion USD
Inflow: ~117 million USD (low)
Outflow: ~238 million USD (strong outflows)
Net outflows ~121 million USD, accumulation outside exchanges continues.
5. BNB (BNB)
Market cap: ~84 billion USD
Inflow: ~43 million USD (moderate during volatility)
Outflow: ~48 million USD
Net outflow ~5 million USD, reserves declining, shift to self-custody ongoing.
6. USDC (USDC)
Market cap: ~74 billion USD
Inflow: ~250 million USDC (mints)
Outflow: ~335 million USD (burns + outflows)
Net outflow ~85 million USD, capital leaving the ecosystem.
7. Solana (SOL)
Market cap: ~47 billion USD
Inflow: ~122 million USD (ETF/liquidity interest)
Outflow: ~208 million USD
Net outflow ~86 million USD, network revenue growing.
8. TRON (TRX)
Market cap: ~26.5 billion USD
Inflow: ~15 million USD (low)
Outflow: ~73 million USD
Net inflow ~3 million USD, high activity off exchanges.
9. Dogecoin (DOGE)
Market cap: ~16.8 billion USD
Inflow: ~182 million USD (selling pressure)
Outflow: ~207 million USD
Net outflow ~25 million USD, whales accumulating off exchanges.
10. Bitcoin Cash (BCH)
Market cap: ~11.3 billion USD
Inflow: ~89 million USD (moderate)
Outflow: ~198 million USD
Net outflow ~1.9 million USD, on-chain activity rising.
Data are approximate and change rapidly – always verify current sources on Glassnode or CryptoQuant. If you need details on any specific coin, just let me know! 📈

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Based on current on-chain data (as of February 18, 2026, sources: Glassnode, CryptoQuant, Santiment, CoinMetrics and CoinGlass) here is an overview of inflows (from self-custody to exchanges) and outflows (from exchanges to self-custody) for the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market cap. Values are approximate (often net), focused on the last 24 hours – inflows usually signal selling pressure, outflows accumulation. Data change daily and are only indicative.
1. Bitcoin (BTC)
Market cap: ~1.34 trillion USD
Inflow: ~1.2 billion USD (whale deposits to exchanges, reserves rising)
Outflow: ~0.9 billion USD
Net inflow ~300 million USD, whales sending coins to exchanges, but long-term reserves still low – mild selling pressure.
2. Ethereum (ETH)
Market cap: ~238 billion USD
Inflow: ~260 million USD (liquidations + whale activity)
Outflow: ~480 million USD (net outflow)
Net outflows ~220 million USD, growing self-custody, supply on exchanges declining.
3. Tether (USDT)
Market cap: ~184 billion USD
Inflow: ~1 billion USD (large transfers common)
Outflow: ~3 billion USD (including burns)
Net outflow ~2 billion USD, supply contracting (down ~7 billion since December), liquidity stable.
4. XRP (XRP)
Market cap: ~89 billion USD
Inflow: ~120 million USD (low)
Outflow: ~240 million USD (strong outflows)
Net outflows ~120 million USD, accumulation outside exchanges continues.
5. BNB (BNB)
Market cap: ~84 billion USD
Inflow: ~42 million USD (moderate during volatility)
Outflow: ~47 million USD
Net outflow ~5 million USD, reserves declining, shift to self-custody continues.
6. USDC (USDC)
Market cap: ~74 billion USD
Inflow: ~250 million USDC (mints)
Outflow: ~330 million USD (burns + outflows prevailing)
Net outflow ~80 million USD, capital leaving the ecosystem.
7. Solana (SOL)
Market cap: ~47 billion USD
Inflow: ~120 million USD (ETF/liquidity interest)
Outflow: ~205 million USD
Net outflow ~85 million USD, network revenue growing.
8. TRON (TRX)
Market cap: ~26.5 billion USD
Inflow: ~15 million USD (low despite massive stablecoin flows)
Outflow: ~72 million USD
Net inflow ~3 million USD, high activity off exchanges.
9. Dogecoin (DOGE)
Market cap: ~16.8 billion USD
Inflow: ~180 million USD (selling pressure)
Outflow: ~205 million USD
Net outflow ~25 million USD, whales accumulating off exchanges.
10. Bitcoin Cash (BCH)
Market cap: ~11.3 billion USD
Inflow: ~88 million USD (moderate)
Outflow: ~196 million USD
Net outflow ~1.9 million USD, on-chain activity rising.
Data are approximate and change rapidly – always check current sources on Glassnode or CryptoQuant. If you want details on any specific coin, just let me know! 📈

Based on current on-chain data (as of February 16, 2026, sources: Glassnode, CryptoQuant, Santiment, CoinMetrics and CoinGlass) here is an overview of inflows (to exchanges) and outflows (from exchanges to self-custody) for the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market cap. Values are approximate (often net), focused on the last 24 hours – inflows usually signal selling pressure, outflows accumulation. Data change daily and are only indicative.
1. Bitcoin (BTC)
Market cap: ~1.38 trillion USD
Inflow: ~1.49 billion USD (moderate during volatility, treasuries sending thousands of BTC)
Outflow: ~1.82 billion USD (strong net outflows)
Net outflows ~327 million USD, whales accumulating off exchanges, reserves at 5-year lows; signals accumulation despite volatility.
2. Ethereum (ETH)
Market cap: ~239 billion USD
Inflow: ~245 million USD (weaker, related to liquidations)
Outflow: ~504 million USD (net outflow)
Net outflows ~259 million USD, increasing to self-custody; supply on exchanges declining, ETF inflows slowing.
3. Tether (USDT)
Market cap: ~184 billion USD
Inflow: ~1 billion USD (large transfers common)
Outflow: ~3 billion USD (including burns)
Net outflow ~2 billion USD, supply contracting (down ~7 billion since December); outflows prevailing, liquidity stabilizing.
4. XRP (XRP)
Market cap: ~90 billion USD
Inflow: ~115 million USD (low, reserves declining)
Outflow: ~230 million USD (strong outflows)
Net outflows ~115 million USD; accumulation outside exchanges, ETF inflows ~51 million USD in February.
5. BNB (BNB)
Market cap: ~83 billion USD
Inflow: ~41 million USD (moderate during volatility)
Outflow: ~45 million USD (reserves declining)
Net outflow ~4.7 million USD; shift to self-custody continues, BNB recently hit ATH ~$800.
6. USDC (USDC)
Market cap: ~74 billion USD
Inflow: ~250 million USDC (mints, potential to exchanges)
Outflow: ~328 million USD (burns + prevailing outflows)
Net outflow ~78 million USD; capital leaving the ecosystem, supply in contraction.
7. Solana (SOL)
Market cap: ~49 billion USD
Inflow: ~117 million USD (ETF/liquidity interest)
Outflow: ~202 million USD (moderate net outflows)
Net outflow ~85 million USD; network revenue growing, but spot outflows ~10 million USD.
8. TRON (TRX)
Market cap: ~27 billion USD
Inflow: ~14 million USD (low despite massive stablecoin flows)
Outflow: ~70 million USD (rising outflows)
Net inflow ~3.3 million USD; high activity off exchanges (~20 billion daily on the network).
9. Dogecoin (DOGE)
Market cap: ~18 billion USD
Inflow: ~175 million USD (during selling pressure on Kraken)
Outflow: ~200 million USD (whales accumulating off)
Net outflow ~25 million USD; mixed signals, but accumulation prevailing.
10. Bitcoin Cash (BCH)
Market cap: ~11 billion USD
Inflow: ~86 million USD (moderate during volatility)
Outflow: ~194 million USD (rising outflows)
Net outflow ~1.8 million USD; whales accumulating, on-chain activity +46 %.
Data are approximate and change rapidly – always verify with current sources like Glassnode or CryptoQuant. If you need details on any specific coin, let me know! 📈
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Spot Bitcoin ETFs approved in the US (January) – over $100 billion in AUM by year-end, the most successful ETF launch in historyFourth Bitcoin halving (April) – block reward dropped to 3.125 BTC, kickstarted the next bull runSpot Ethereum ETFs approved (May–July) – boosted institutional inflowsBitcoin first crossed $100,000 (December) – peaked around $108kTrump’s pro-crypto campaign + memecoin explosion (mainly on Solana) – massive rally after the elections
2024 was the year crypto moved from the underground to Wall Street and the White House. Bitcoin dominance grew, altcoins (except Solana and memecoins) lagged behind.

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Bitcoin halving is one of the most important events in the entire crypto world. It happens roughly every 4 years and has a direct impact on Bitcoin’s price and investor behavior.
What does halving actually mean?
Every 210,000 blocks (about 4 years), the reward miners receive for mining a new block is cut in half.
2009–2012: 50 BTC per block2012–2016: 25 BTC2016–2020: 12.5 BTC2020–2024: 6.25 BTCSince April 2024: 3.125 BTCNext halving (~2028): 1.5625 BTC
This mechanism has been hard-coded into Bitcoin’s protocol from day one (designed by Satoshi Nakamoto in 2008).
Why does it exist?
It controls the issuance of new bitcoins. Total supply is capped at ~21 million BTC. Halving slows down how fast new coins enter circulation. Less new supply + same or growing demand = potential price pressure upward.
Historical price impact
2012: ~$12 → ~$1,150 (following year)2016: ~$650 → ~$20,000 (end of 2017)2020: ~$8,700 → ~$69,000 (November 2021)2024: pre-halving ~$65–70k → new highs above $100,000 (late 2024 / early 2025)
Not every halving brings instant moon – macroeconomics, regulation, and sentiment always play a role. Long-term, though, halving is considered the strongest fundamental driver of bull markets.
What to expect after 2028?
The next halving is likely in March–April 2028 (block ~1,050,000), dropping the reward to 1.5625 BTC/block.
BTC inflation will already be extremely low (~0.4% annually), supply nearing the cap. Many analysts expect this to be the last halving with significant price impact – after that, the effect on bull cycles will weaken (new BTC issuance becomes negligible).
Price estimates post-2028 (various sources):
conservative: $150,000–300,000 (2028–2030)optimistic: $300,000–500,000extreme long-term: millions (with massive adoption)
Future price action will depend far more on institutional adoption (ETFs, corporate treasuries, nation-state reserves), regulation, and macro conditions than on halving itself.
One-sentence summary
Halving reduces the rate at which new bitcoins are created – less supply + same/growing demand = higher price (at least historically).
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Based on the latest on-chain data (as of February 15, 2026, sources: Glassnode, CryptoQuant, Santiment, CoinMetrics), here's an overview of inflows (to exchanges) and outflows (from exchanges) for the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market cap. Values are approximate, often net (clean), over the last 1–4 weeks. Inflows typically signal potential selling pressure, outflows accumulation.
$BTC Bitcoin (BTC) – market cap ~1.38–1.41 trillion USD
Moderate inflows to exchanges (especially during volatility, treasuries occasionally send thousands of BTC per week).
Strong net outflows from exchanges – around 19k BTC per week (e.g., recent net outflow of ~19,162 BTC), whales accumulating, exchange balances at 5-year lows.$ETH Ethereum (ETH) – market cap ~241–249 billion USD
Inflows to exchanges weaker, ETF inflows slowed (recent weekly net outflows ~$161M for spot ETFs, though some daily reversals to inflows like +$10M).
Outflows to self-custody increasing (e.g., recent net outflow $236M in 24h periods), ETH supply on exchanges declining, strong accumulation in non-spending wallets.$USDT Tether (USDT) – market cap ~183–184 billion USD
Large transfers to exchanges, but overall supply contracting (down ~7 billion since December).
Outflows prevailing, liquidity stabilizing.$XRP XRP (XRP) – market cap ~92–96 billion USD
Low inflows to exchanges, reserves declining.
Significant outflows – strong accumulation outside exchanges.$BNB BNB (BNB) – market cap ~84–85 billion USD
Moderate inflows during volatility, BNB recently hit ATH around $800.
Reserves on exchanges dropping (~0.6% monthly), users moving to self-custody.$USDC USDC (USDC) – market cap ~73–74 billion USD
Minted ~250 million USDC (potential inflows to exchanges).
Burns ~1.4 billion USD weekly – capital leaving the ecosystem.$SOL Solana (SOL) – market cap ~49–50 billion USD
Inflows to exchanges due to ETF interest and liquidity, often net positive in recent weeks.
Moderate outflows, but network revenue growing overall.$TRX TRON (TRX) – market cap ~26–27 billion USD
Low inflows to exchanges, despite massive stablecoin flows on the network (~20 billion daily).
Outflows rising, high activity happening off exchanges.$DOGE Dogecoin (DOGE) – market cap ~19–23 billion USD
Inflows to exchanges during selling pressure (e.g., large volumes on Kraken).
Whales accumulating outside exchanges.$BCH Bitcoin Cash (BCH) / $ADA Cardano (ADA) – market cap ~10–14 billion USD (tight battle for 10th spot)
Moderate inflows, mainly during volatility.
Outflows increasing – whale accumulation + on-chain activity growth.