๐ Global ETF Growth & Fed Rate Cut Hopes Boost Crypto Market (Feb 16, 2026)
The cryptocurrency market is showing steady momentum as ETF expansion and expectations of U.S. Federal Reserve rate cuts support investor confidence.
According to CoinMarketCap, the global crypto market cap has reached $2.39 trillion, rising 0.49% in the last 24 hours.
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๐ก Bitcoin Update
Bitcoin (BTC) traded between $68,000 and $70,632 over the past 24 hours.
As of 09:30 AM (UTC), BTC is priced at $69,677, up 0.39%.
๐ Big Question:
Will Bitcoin:
Break above $75,000, starting a new rally?
OR
Enter a short-term bearish phase?
Analysts are watching ETF flows, inflation data, and Fed decisions closely.
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๐ Major Crypto Price Movements
Most top cryptocurrencies are trading mixed today:
ETH: $1,985.26 (-4.34%)
BNB: $617.84 (-2.31%)
XRP: $1.4964 (-7.42%)
SOL: $86.03 (-4.78%)
DOGE: $0.1029 (-10.44%)
ADA: $0.2835 (-4.38%)
TRX: $0.2801 (-0.50%)
BCH: $558 (-0.66%)
WLFI: $0.1008 (-5.79%)
U: $1.0004 (Stable)
๐ Top Gainers Today
INIT: +73%
ATM: +11%
HUMA: +9%
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๐ฐ Key Market News
1๏ธโฃ Bitcoin at a Turning Point
Experts say BTC is at a critical level. A breakout above $75K could confirm bullish momentum. Otherwise, a correction may follow.
2๏ธโฃ Crypto ETP Outflows Continue
Digital asset investment products have seen $3.7 billion in outflows over the past month, marking the fourth consecutive week of withdrawals.
3๏ธโฃ Harvard Adjusts Crypto Exposure
Harvard reduced its Bitcoin ETF holdings but increased exposure to Ethereum through BlackRockโs trust products.
4๏ธโฃ U.S. Inflation & Rate Cuts
Recent CPI data supports the possibility of continued Federal Reserve rate cuts, although some data distortions remain.
5๏ธโฃ Goldman Sachs Forecast
Goldman Sachs expects two rate cuts this year, with the next likely in June.
6๏ธโฃ Hong Kong Launches Spot Bitcoin ETF
The launch of spot Bitcoin ETFs in Hong Kong has strengthened Asiaโs crypto investment market.
7๏ธโฃ Russiaโs Crypto Growth
Russiaโs daily crypto trading volume has crossed $650 million, as regulators move toward legalizing the market.
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๐ Other Highlights
Spot gold prices have fallen below $5,000.
CZ stated that privacy remains the biggest obstacle to mainstream crypto adoption.
Strategy plans to convert $6 billion in debt into equity in the coming year
๐ Market Outlook
Crypto markets are currently driven by:
ETF expansion globally
Expectations of Fed rate cuts
Institutional participation
Regulatory developments
If inflation continues to cool and rate cuts begin, crypto could see stronger upside momentum in the coming months.