Today's Crypto Pulse
Bitcoin crashes below $65,000 amid $1.86B liquidations and Saylor sell‑off
Bitcoin slipped under the $65,000 psychological barrier on June 3, sparking a 12% weekly decline. The drop triggered roughly $1.86 billion in leveraged futures liquidations and a $2.97 billion outflow from spot Bitcoin ETFs over ten sessions. Michael Saylor added pressure by selling 32 BTC, valued at about $2.5 million.
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By the numbers: Strive acquires 2,500 Bitcoin for $185.2M
Bitcoin Down 22%, Could It Be the Worst Q1 Since 2018?
Bitcoin has fallen 22.3% this year, dropping from about $87,700 to $68,000, positioning it for the worst first‑quarter performance since 2018. The decline includes the first consecutive January‑February losses in the asset’s history, a pattern previously seen only in deep‑down markets of 2018 and 2022. Analysts describe the slide as a correction rather than a structural failure, noting that Q1 volatility historically does not dictate the rest of the year. Ether is also under pressure, down 34.3% and heading toward its third‑worst Q1.
Bitpanda Teams Up with LuLu Financing Holdings to Support Digital Assets Trading
Bitpanda has partnered with LuLu Financial Holdings to embed regulated crypto trading into LuLuFin's existing digital and physical channels across the MENA, APAC and Indian subcontinent regions. Leveraging Bitpanda’s VARA‑compliant brokerage infrastructure, LuLuFin users will be able to buy, sell...
Russians Move $129B in Crypto Yearly ‘Outside Our Attention’: Official
Russia’s finance ministry and central bank are pressing the government to accelerate crypto‑market regulation as daily transactions reach roughly 50 billion rubles (about $648 million), equating to $129 billion annually. Deputy Finance Minister Ivan Chebeskov warned that most activity occurs outside the regulated...
Tailor Your Privacy with ZK—We’re the Experts
Reminder about Privacy: Privacy can mean a lot of things. Think about how you achieve privacy for different things in your daily life: An envelope gives you privacy for your mail. A window curtain provides privacy to your home. A lock screen maintains the...
Bahrain Courts Stablecoin Issuers as AlloyX Taps Fintech Hub
AlloyX, a digital‑asset infrastructure firm owned by Solowin Holdings, has partnered with Bahrain FinTech Bay to develop a regulated stablecoin in the Gulf. The collaboration gives AlloyX access to Bahrain's fintech ecosystem while it seeks regulatory approval under the Central...
Crypto-Derivatives Regulation Is Too Fragmented
A new comparative study finds crypto‑derivatives regulation is highly fragmented across major financial hubs, despite the products mirroring traditional derivatives in structure and risk. Regulators have forced crypto‑derivatives into existing regimes, leading to divergent rules based on settlement method, underlying...
Aave Founder Pitches $50T ‘Abundance Asset’ Boom to Drive DeFi
DeFi pioneer Stani Kulechov, founder of Aave, envisions a $50 trillion market of “abundance assets” such as solar energy being tokenized by 2050, creating a new class of on‑chain collateral. He argues that tokenizing scalable, low‑risk assets could dramatically improve capital...
Grayscale Seeks to Convert Aave Trust Into ETF on NYSE Arca
Grayscale filed a Form S‑1 with the SEC to convert its Aave trust into an exchange‑traded fund, renaming it the Grayscale Aave Trust ETF and targeting a NYSE Arca listing under the ticker GAVE. The fund will charge a 2.5% expense ratio...
Patience Over Force: Surviving Crypto’s Tough Spot Market
If you've been struggling trading crypto don't feel bad This is some of the hardest conditions that we've seen in a long time, especially for spot only traders. 99% of my trades are spot. And if you're like me you've needed absolute...
Chain Jumps From #44
Which amazing chain climbed from #44 to #17 in just under 6 months? Up. https://t.co/BEXH51wkFb
Crypto Coin Minute for February 16th, 2026 at 05:15 AM Pacific Time.
On February 16, 2026 Bitcoin traded at $69,670.25, up 0.37% in 24 hours, while Ethereum slipped 0.47% to $2,010.36 and other top tokens posted mixed moves. The USD‑stablecoin market cap surpassed $5 billion ahead of a Wall Street CEO summit, highlighting...
Secured Major Contract to Build Polymarket Strategy Engine
A big job landed on Agent Market: "Build a polymarket prediction market strategy engine" https://t.co/F0zKAtEoR2
Quantum Threat Sparks Wise Bitcoin Transfer, Echoing Blocksize Wars
Believing that quantum computers pose a threat to Bitcoin may prove to be the last great transfer of BTC from the foolish to the wise. The last time it was this easy was the Blocksize Wars.
Wall Street Tries to Copy Crypto’s Prediction Markets as Cboe Files for “Yes/No” Options
Cboe has filed a proposal with the SEC to re‑introduce binary “yes/no” options that pay a fixed amount if a condition is met and nothing otherwise. The design mirrors the odds‑style pricing popularized by crypto‑native prediction markets, turning a belief...
Macro Risk Memo Extends Beyond Crypto After BTC Drop
In January, we outlined a late-cycle restrictive regime and leaned cautious on risk. Since then, BTC has declined materially and leadership has narrowed. The February Macro Risk Memo expands the framework beyond crypto into broader macro. Now live: https://t.co/QKQMRbbeKi https://t.co/b0h9q5CS5C
This Week's Macro Calendar Promises Major Market Volatility
🚨 KEY MACRO EVENTS TO WATCH THIS WEEK: Monday – U.S. markets closed for Presidents Day Wednesday – December Durable Goods Orders release and FOMC Meeting Minutes. Friday – December PCE Inflation data is released and 15% of S&P 500 companies are reporting...
Bitcoin Hit $60,000 because Two Different Groups Finally Surrendered — On-Chain Data Shows Who Blinked
Bitcoin’s February 2026 plunge to $60,000 was the culmination of two distinct capitulation waves identified on‑chain. The first, in November 2025, forced the “class of 2025” holders to sell, while the second in February saw both that cohort and the...
Crypto Validator Donates 10% Rewards to SoCal Nonprofit
Thank you to @vechainofficial for partnering with me. I run a validator and 10% of the rewards go straight to the best non profit in Southern California Funding from the state has been minimal but the crypto community continues to...
Robinhood's New L2 Sparks Interest Amid L2 Cooldown
Robinhood launched an Arbitrum-based L2, but the market's excitement for L2s has cooled. As a shareholder, it's an interesting addition, potentially worth billions. Creating a chain is simple, but the real question is user value. #Robinhood #Arbitrum #IvanClips https://t.co/R4fbLtTLRA
Robinhood’s $221 Million Crypto Revenue Drop Shows Crypto Winter Isn’t on Chain and Retail Already Moved
Robinhood reported a 38% year‑over‑year decline in crypto revenue to $221 million in Q4 2025, while its overall net revenue rose 27% driven by options and equities. Coinbase’s Q4 results showed a dip in consumer transaction revenue and a $667 million net...
Two Key Catalysts Unveiled at Pomp’s Conference
Link to my brief talk at @APompliano’s conf last week, where Pomp asked me to name 2 catalysts at the end. Worth the short listen—he asked v good questions. h/t @inprobabilities for the clip https://t.co/PB5T1OWIVz
Stay Informed on Geopolitics, Choose Gold or Bitcoin
This is a fascinating read by @RayDalio. I would also recommend his books to be read by anyone interested in these geopolitical matters. On the flipside: being aware of what's going to come and deciding for each other: whether it's Gold, #Bitcoin...
Token Escrow on XRPL Could Force New XRP Demand, but only if This Adoption Hurdle Breaks
RippleX launched Token Escrow (XLS‑85) on the XRP Ledger, extending conditional locking and release to trustline tokens and Multi‑Purpose Tokens. The feature lets issuers of stablecoins, tokenized Treasuries and other assets use on‑chain escrow for delivery‑versus‑payment, time‑locked payouts and margin...
Coinbase Retail Investors Buy Dips, Hold Strong
Retail users on Coinbase have been very resilient during these market conditions, according to our data: - They’ve been buying the dip - we’ve seen a native unit increase for retail users across BTC and ETH - They have diamond hands -...
Privacy Is a Right, Not a Sign of Guilt
Most people assume that wanting privacy means you’re hiding something, when in reality it’s about preserving what is yours - an innate, inalienable right to live in peace. As we transition to public, open networks, layering in privacy is essential. That’s...
Tokenized Deposits Could Eclipse Stablecoin Market
ON STABLECOINS VS. TOKENIZED DEPOSITS: "Worth watching: Caitlin Long’s argument that the entire [ #stablecoin yield] debate may be rendered moot if $5.7 trillion in bank demand deposits get tokenized, dwarfing the $300 billion stablecoin market."-- Erik Krohnstad 's thoughtful...
FT Raises Capital, Uses Interest for Ops, Ensures On‑chain Refunds
FT raise mental model. FT has had some big headlines; - $200m seed - $25m follow-on - $55m Impossible - $10m CoinList But, this isn't actually money raised. In traditional finance terms, this is the equivalent of raising money, putting that all in tbills, and using...
Zero-Fee Poloniex Unlocks New Strategies, Boosts Liquidity
.@Poloniex's zero-fee structure is a game changer. It unlocks trading strategies that were previously impossible due to fees. This will inject massive liquidity into crypto—and liquidity is the fuel that drives the market UP! 🚀📈 #Poloniex #Crypto #Bitcoin #Trading
Tom Lee Predicts V‑Shaped ETH Recovery, Bottom Near
Tom Lee is signaling a V-shaped recovery for ETH, suggesting the bottom is near. He's urging investors to look for opportunities, not just sell. This type of optimistic outlook is powerful motivation :) #Crypto #TomLee #IvanClips https://t.co/PD8JneitLz
Public Backs SBF's Narrative, Highlighting Industry's Low Standards
I can’t believe it. I shouldn’t be surprised but alas I am. People actually are buying SBF’s side of the story and starting a petition. The bar is so low for this industry https://t.co/IkNzePbpzl
Ethereum Plunges Nearly 7%, Outpacing BTC and SOL
🚨ETHEREUM IS GETTING SLAMMED While BTC & SOL are down just over 2%, ETH is down almost 7% https://t.co/0XZVHnPKtI
Bitcoin Hits Production Cost, Echoes Past Bear Bottoms
#Bitcoin is back at its cost of production. Even better; it's literally on the lower end of that range. This has only happened on the previous bear market bottoms of the markets. This time won't be different. Credits to @jv_finance for the chart....
Zero Realized Market Cap Marks Bottom—Not Yet Reached
Each time the realized market cap goes below zero, it signals a bottom. We’re still not there. https://t.co/14WysDjeXo
Bitcoin Falls Again on Sunday, 4 of 5 Drops
🚨INSIGHT Bitcoin has sold off on 4 out of the last 5 Sundays The pattern continues with today's drop 🩸 https://t.co/kg2yp7nEHJ
Night Token Tops Crypto Rally Since Feb Crash
XRP outperformed Bitcoin and Ethereum since the 2/6/2026 crash. HBAR outperformed XRP in the last 7 days. NIGHT outperformed HBAR in the last 7 days.
Top Institutions Dump BlackRock Bitcoin ETF in Q4 2025
Major institutional players sold off the #Bitcoin ETF from BlackRock ($IBIT) in Q4 2025. This includes: Goldman Sachs Clear Street Wells Fargo DRW Securities JPMorgan Chase Harvard Management Company https://t.co/S4OWOmb2kq
Bitcoin Poised for Correction at $69K CME Gap
#Bitcoin has a classic correction on Sunday. Why? Because the CME gap is at $69K. Probably we'll stay around this level until Monday open and then we're back up towards the highs. Still, the #Altcoins are acting stronger. https://t.co/fGfj1CuFrz
Bitcoin Skips Tonight's CME Gap, Eyes $84.5K Target
💥NO CME GAP As it stands, Bitcoin will create no CME gap tonight Current price: $69,000 CME open: $68,980 There is still a gap up at $84,500 https://t.co/vt3ZzrIU2I
Charts Rule: Follow Bear Trend, Ignore Good News
Fundamentals matter, but charts tell the real story. In a bear trend, even the best news can't change the chart's direction. Focus on the trend to navigate and profit in this market. #MarketAnalysis #Crypto #IvanClips https://t.co/NQDysgFdVF
Key Takeaways From Pompliano's Conference Highlighted
THOUGHTFUL BLOG summarzing @APompliano's conf last week & this was one of his highlights (among many great ones--I esp enjoyed the ones he shared from @LynAldenContact & @jvisserlabs). Thanks for the shout-out--I just followed you, @hodl_nordic_21.💡 https://t.co/1RtThSMk0B https://t.co/ejypV0dCAb
Math's Impartial Power Powers ZK‑STARK Integrity
Math is the ultimate equalizer. It doesn’t bend based on who uses it. It doesn’t care who you are or how loud you shout. ZK-STARKs use math to verify integrity. They work the same whether operated by Darth Vader or Luke Skywalker.
TRON & BNB Chain Add Full X402 Standard Support
TRON and BNB Chain: Complete x402 Standard Support On-chain identity, built on the 8004 standard On-chain Asset Management Drop-in OpenClaw Integration
BTC Weekly Candle Signals Upside After Historic Crash
The weekly candle looks good on $BTC and shouts more upside. Remember; the last crash on the markets has been the heaviest ever. Even heavier than COVID, so it's not strange to assume that we'll test some higher levels before...
Billions at Risk: BTC 10% Move Triggers Massive Liquidations
$4,340,000,000 in short positions will get liquidated if $BTC pumps 10%. $2,350,000,000 in long positions will get liquidated if Bitcoin dumps 10%. https://t.co/cuPFuaIccg
Privacy Gaps Hinder Crypto Payroll Adoption
(Lack of) Privacy may the missing link for crypto payments adoption. Imagine, a company pays employees in crypto on-chain. With the current state of crypto, you can pretty much see how much everyone in the company is paid (by clicking the...
Lower Fees Can Double Revenue, Higher Fees Cut It
Math: double the fee, double the revenue. Human: double the fee, half the revenue. Half the fee, double the revenue. 🤯
VP Vance Declares Bitcoin a White House Ally
🐂 BULLISH Vice president JD Vance just said: “Bitcoin has a champion and an ally in the White House.” https://t.co/ZO85Ti62jB
Doubling Down on Altcoins Amid Market Crash
During the market crash and the last period, I've decided to add another $10,000 to the #Altcoin portfolio. I'm not bearish. I'm not afraid. I'm doubling down when everybody is. Watch the update here: https://t.co/SQd11AjZyD
AAVE Rebounds Strongly, Justified by Robust Protocol
$AAVE for instance, has finally started to see a strong bounce up from this area. And to be fair, totally deserved to see more upside coming from AAVE given the strong protocol that they've build. https://t.co/CnDVh7n5W0
Bitcoin Hitting $77.5K Could Trigger $5B Shorts Liquidation
According to CoinGlass data, more than $5B worth of short positions will be liquidated if Bitcoin rises to $77,500. https://t.co/BUXGiGxKPb