Crypto Social Media and Updates

SEC Dismissals Aren’t Evidence of Corruption
SocialFeb 17, 2026

SEC Dismissals Aren’t Evidence of Corruption

"The SEC dismissing cases that should not have been brought is not corruption." 🦾 -- Jessi Brooks https://t.co/jdHAEKYBe9

By Laura Shin
SBF Trial Centers on Theft, Not Crypto Regulation Politics
SocialFeb 17, 2026

SBF Trial Centers on Theft, Not Crypto Regulation Politics

About SBF's retrial motion: One debate is, what was wrong about how Gensler regulated crypto? The other is: "Is it legal to steal customer funds and lie about it?" "Even if you agree that crypto enforcement was politicized, that is...

By Laura Shin
Weekly Technical Outlook: DXY, GBP/USD, Gold, Bitcoin
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Weekly Technical Outlook: DXY, GBP/USD, Gold, Bitcoin

DXY, GBP/USD, AUD/USD, Gold, Bitcoin, Oil Weekly Technical Outlook (webinar archive) https://t.co/nitfuFDsGb Asset Chaptered on YouTube: https://t.co/yidtEBNR4M

By Michael Boutros
SBF Skips Lawyer, Suggesting Financial Strain.
SocialFeb 17, 2026

SBF Skips Lawyer, Suggesting Financial Strain.

SBF's "not using a lawyer to file this motion, and could mean he doesn't have the money to pay for it or none of the lawyers he spend a gazillion dollars on would do it." -- Jessi Brooks https://t.co/jdHAEKYBe9

By Laura Shin
Fintechs Embed Bitcoin, Bypassing Trust and Access Hurdles
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Fintechs Embed Bitcoin, Bypassing Trust and Access Hurdles

Bitcoin doesn’t need mass retail adoption to prove utility. It needs regulated distribution. That’s what SoFi Technologies just demonstrated with Bitcoin. This isn’t a “crypto comeback” story. It’s a regulatory arbitrage story. After exiting crypto in 2023 due to bank charter constraints, SoFi re-entered through...

By Lex Sokolin
Bitcoin's Bullish Path: Gradual Gains Over Nuclear Surge
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Bitcoin's Bullish Path: Gradual Gains Over Nuclear Surge

What is the bullish case for Bitcoin? In my new conversation with @LynAldenContact we cover: 🔸Is Bitcoin headed lower? 🔸Where was retail this cycle? 🔸Why we could see a “gradual print” rather than a Big or “nuclear” print 🔸Why Lyn urges caution here with...

By Natalie Brunell
Crypto Week Highlights: XRP Surge, Polygon Overtakes ETH Fees
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Crypto Week Highlights: XRP Surge, Polygon Overtakes ETH Fees

Crypto things you might have missed: -CFTC fights states on prediction markets -StanChart drops XRP target to $2.80 -Grayscale: XRP 2nd most talked about after BTC -@vechainofficial StarGate VET staking upgrade -ETH RWA market surpasses $17B -Polygon flips ETH in daily tx fees

By Wendy O
Missed Bitcoin at $20k, Now Demand Housing Crash
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Missed Bitcoin at $20k, Now Demand Housing Crash

The people calling for a housing market crash are the same people that never bought #Bitcoin at $20,000 because they were waiting for a better entry.

By Nebraskan Gooner
Choppy Market Calls for Capital Preservation, Select Opportunities
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Choppy Market Calls for Capital Preservation, Select Opportunities

Still looking like a choppy week as the market doesn't want to make it easy for either side to win. I think there's still some opportunities here and there just not market-wide. Capital preservation. I posted my specific charts and positioning this...

By Nebraskan Gooner
Bitcoin Near Bottom, Bull Run Expected Within Quarters
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Bitcoin Near Bottom, Bull Run Expected Within Quarters

The bad news for BTC: a likely slide. The good news: recovery within quarters. With sentiment at rock bottom and the Bitcoin thesis questioned, we're nearing a bottom before a bull run. #Bitcoin #Crypto #IvanClips https://t.co/WGUSqWUN1T

By Ivan on Tech
Bitcoin's 4‑Year Cycle Predicts $35‑40K Bottom
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Bitcoin's 4‑Year Cycle Predicts $35‑40K Bottom

So far the 4 cycle has continued to play exactly how it’s always done. Typically bitcoin pulls back 70-80% in bear market. That would take BTC down to around 35-40k bottom. Do you think the 4 year cycle will continue to repeat itself?

By Layah Heilpern
BlackRock Files ETHB ETF with 0.25% Fee
SocialFeb 17, 2026

BlackRock Files ETHB ETF with 0.25% Fee

NEW: updated filing for BlackRock’s @iShares staked Ethereum ETF. Ticker $ETHB. Filing includes expense ratio which will be 0.25%. https://t.co/CW7pKVoJXX

By James Seyffart
Fewer MA Crossovers = Clearer Trends, Stronger Breakouts
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Fewer MA Crossovers = Clearer Trends, Stronger Breakouts

Best and Worst Moving Averages for Breakouts What you WANT --> Moving averages with minimal crossovers. This indicates a directional trend. What you DON’T --> Frequent crossovers. This signals chop and indecision. Fewer crossovers = cleaner trend or range = better momentum continuation. ↓

By Koroush Khaneghah
CFTC's Crypto Framework Aims to Boost Struggling Economy
SocialFeb 17, 2026

CFTC's Crypto Framework Aims to Boost Struggling Economy

The CFTC is pushing to get CRYPTO market structure done. The American economy is hurting and this will allow a new sector to contribute. https://t.co/mjyG0H8Ln0

By Wendy O
CFTC Claims Sole Authority over Prediction Markets, Defends Jurisdiction
SocialFeb 17, 2026

CFTC Claims Sole Authority over Prediction Markets, Defends Jurisdiction

NEW: CFTC chair Selig says the agency has exclusive authority over prediction markets and will defend its jurisdiction against state challenges. https://t.co/lOKfXA8tzw

By Wendy O
Fed's $16B Boost May Spark Volatile Crypto Market
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Fed's $16B Boost May Spark Volatile Crypto Market

The Fed is expected to inject $16 billion into the economy Is this gonna go into crypto? It could… However bitcoin is still early and therefore still trades like a risk on asset. And we’re currently in a risk off environment. Be cautious, this...

By Layah Heilpern
Agents, Robots, and USDC Signal AI Economy Boom
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Agents, Robots, and USDC Signal AI Economy Boom

Agents + Robots + USDC = a glimpse of the near future as the machine intelligence economy explodes

By Jeremy Allaire
US Market Opens Strong; Scalps Closed, Swing Setups Incoming
SocialFeb 17, 2026

US Market Opens Strong; Scalps Closed, Swing Setups Incoming

Beautiful US market open pump. Straight vertical. Doesn't get much easier than that.😍 Now I close scalps and let everyone else fight over the choppy scraps Will scout for new swing positions today and have full detailed key levels for X subscribers...

By Nebraskan Gooner
Flying Tulip Introduces Perpetual Put, Guarantees Principal Protection
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Flying Tulip Introduces Perpetual Put, Guarantees Principal Protection

I've been tweeting about the $S ecosystem over the years. It's an interesting ecosystem, and that's why I think that $FT is going to do well. As a Venture Capital, we've been deploying capital in a lot of protocols. However, recent years haven't...

By Michaël van de Poppe
Bitcoin Mirrors Frontier Tech, Reflecting Broader Risk Appetite Shift
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Bitcoin Mirrors Frontier Tech, Reflecting Broader Risk Appetite Shift

.@LowBeta says that bitcoin didn’t move in isolation. It traded with frontier tech — software, defense tech, even quantum stocks. The charts look almost identical. That’s not a network problem. That’s a risk appetite shift. And it's a problem unless Bitcoin can change...

By Laura Shin
Join Bangalore's Web3 Legal Team as AVP/Director
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Join Bangalore's Web3 Legal Team as AVP/Director

[Hiring alert] AVP/Director – Regulatory (Legal) 📍 Bangalore | Work from Office India’s Web3 story is being written right now and this role puts you at the table where it's being shaped. Here is what the role includes and what we...

By Sumit Gupta
Halving Boosts $TAO as AI Hype Fades
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Halving Boosts $TAO as AI Hype Fades

A strong bounce upwards on $TAO. I think that the impact of the halving will have a positive impact on the price going forwards. As the AI hype will slightly go down, more and more people will start to realize that the...

By Michaël van de Poppe
Strategy Holds 717k BTC, Avg Cost $76k
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Strategy Holds 717k BTC, Avg Cost $76k

Strategy has acquired 2,486 BTC for ~$168.4 million at ~$67,710 per bitcoin. As of 2/16/2026, we hodl 717,131 $BTC acquired for ~$54.52 billion at ~$76,027 per bitcoin. $MSTR $STRC https://t.co/wvxRYZlQ3Y

By Michael Saylor
Standard Chartered Slashes XRP 2026 Target by 65%
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Standard Chartered Slashes XRP 2026 Target by 65%

BIG: Standard Chartered bank cuts its end-of-2026 XRP price target by 65% from $8 to $2.80

By Wendy O
Blockchain Adoption Will Redefine Industries, Creating New Verticals
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Blockchain Adoption Will Redefine Industries, Creating New Verticals

Our industry, once it reaches mass adoption, won't look anything like it does today. Some verticals will shrink, some will grow. Some of the biggest verticals we'll have don’t exist on blockchain yet. Which ones are which?

By Eli Ben-Sasson
Ethereum RWA Market Cap Hits $15B, Up 200% YoY
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Ethereum RWA Market Cap Hits $15B, Up 200% YoY

The market cap of RWAs on #Ethereum has surpassed $15B, up ~200% YoY, according to Token Terminal. https://t.co/MzrnhDuB2s

By Crypto Jack
X Adds Finance Tools: Smart Cashtags and Visa‑backed Money
SocialFeb 17, 2026

X Adds Finance Tools: Smart Cashtags and Visa‑backed Money

The platform that popularized ragebait is bringing you better gambling: 📉 @X will roll out Smart Cashtags, enabling users to view data on stocks and cryptocurrencies directly from their timeline. 💸 X Money is currently in closed beta with employees. A public...

By Nik Milanovic
From Liquidation to Profit: Thriving in a Bear Market
SocialFeb 17, 2026

From Liquidation to Profit: Thriving in a Bear Market

Jeremy's story is inspiring. He went from: - Liquidation to consistent profit - Stressed to confident + All in a bear market He shared how he did it in this interview ↓

By Koroush Khaneghah
ETH Repeats 2019 Pattern: Watch 0.0325 and 0.0260
SocialFeb 17, 2026

ETH Repeats 2019 Pattern: Watch 0.0325 and 0.0260

The current price action on $ETH is comparable to the price action of 2019. Fast run upwards, and then correction back down. The theory remains the same: - Flip 0.03250 and continue to run from there. - Test the 0.02600 area and run from...

By Michaël van de Poppe
CryptoQuant: Open Interest Plummets 55% This Year
SocialFeb 17, 2026

CryptoQuant: Open Interest Plummets 55% This Year

According to CryptoQuant, since the beginning of the year, open interest has fallen by 55% from its peak - the largest drop since April 2023 👀 https://t.co/4jOa2SRM6v

By Crypto Jack
Logan Paul Allegedly Insider‑traded Pikachu Illustrator for $300K Profit
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Logan Paul Allegedly Insider‑traded Pikachu Illustrator for $300K Profit

🚨 THIS IS WILD Logan Paul might have just insider-traded his own Pikachu Illustrator on Polymarket. Almost a full week before the sale went through, a brand-new wallet appeared and loaded up heavy on bets that the final price would top...

By That Martini Guy
BTC Consolidates, Still a Prime Buying Opportunity
SocialFeb 17, 2026

BTC Consolidates, Still a Prime Buying Opportunity

Nothing special on $BTC. It's stuck in a range and simply consolidating, through which it's a waiting game until volatility slows down and the expansion is about to game. Nonetheless; this means that we're still in an area where I'd fancy buying...

By Michaël van de Poppe
BTC Still Above Bottom, SOPR Indicates
SocialFeb 17, 2026

BTC Still Above Bottom, SOPR Indicates

According to CryptoQuant data, the SOPR indicator suggests that #BTC has not reached its bottom yet. https://t.co/2g1od7K8BJ

By Crypto Jack
Crypto Market Mired in Extreme Fear, Index Hits Low
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Crypto Market Mired in Extreme Fear, Index Hits Low

The Fear & Greed Index remains at an extremely low level - “extreme fear” continues to dominate the crypto market. https://t.co/mozubS1f9A

By Crypto Jack
Prioritize Importance and Neglect, Expect Controversy
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Prioritize Importance and Neglect, Expect Controversy

The only two things @alexblania asks when choosing what to work on: What will be most important? What is neglected? @MollySOShea will correct you on one thing. He doesn't like controversial things. It just so happens that important + neglected often = controversial. Proud...

By Seth Bannon
Joining Moscow Blockchain Forum to Discuss Global Web3 Trends
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Joining Moscow Blockchain Forum to Discuss Global Web3 Trends

⚡ Heading to Moscow on April 14–15 for Blockchain Forum — the leading global crypto event. Founders, CEOs, and investors from all over the world will discuss the current trends of Web3. Excited to be part of it! Use CRYPTOJACK for 10%...

By Crypto Jack
Spot Recently Bearish Coins with Money Scanner
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Spot Recently Bearish Coins with Money Scanner

Navigating bear trends in crypto is easier than you think. Use money scanner to spot coins that recently flipped bearish, and filter out the rest to focus on potential opportunities. #CryptoTrading #BearMarket #IvanClips https://t.co/23lzJvIhlW

By Ivan on Tech
Full FLOW Launches on HTX Global, Reaching 45M Users
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Full FLOW Launches on HTX Global, Reaching 45M Users

Full FLOW services are now live on @HTX_Global, one of the largest exchanges in the world and a world-leading gateway to Web3. Flow is where the NBA, NFL, and Disney building for that reason. @HTX_Global reaches 45M users across 160 countries....

By Roham Gharegozlou
VeChain StarGate Enables NFT‑Staked VET From 10k
SocialFeb 17, 2026

VeChain StarGate Enables NFT‑Staked VET From 10k

NEW: VeChain’s StarGate upgrade lets users stake from 10,000 $VET, with each stake issued as a tradable NFT. Holders can delegate to validators, earn $VTHO rewards, and take part in network governance.

By Wendy O
Free Bitcoin Policy Event Draws 900 Registrations
SocialFeb 16, 2026

Free Bitcoin Policy Event Draws 900 Registrations

This amazing event is happening March 4-5! 🔥 And we already have 900 registrations for @Womenofbitcoin_ Sign up for this free event here - https://t.co/ZbhdzFX8j2

By Hailey Lennon
First 100 Get Lifetime Claw Club Access for $100
SocialFeb 16, 2026

First 100 Get Lifetime Claw Club Access for $100

🦀 Claw Club is live. The ultimate OpenClaw resource hub. 700+ categorized agent skills Polymarket auto-trading guides Business automation playbooks Setup support from day one AI news fed directly to you First 100 members get LIFETIME access for $100 + Founder role. That's it. No recurring fees. Ever. After...

By NickPlaysCrypto
Prices Drop Signals Ideal Buying Opportunity
SocialFeb 16, 2026

Prices Drop Signals Ideal Buying Opportunity

Noting that prices are down, @perkinscr97 says, "This is the time to buy." 🚀 https://t.co/mCyinRw3Uv

By Laura Shin
Gensler's Rulebook Blocks BlackRock, Apollo From Crypto
SocialFeb 16, 2026

Gensler's Rulebook Blocks BlackRock, Apollo From Crypto

"Under the Gensler era, there's no way BlackRock or Apollo would have come into the space. Even in the absence of the Clarity Act." -- @perkinscr97 https://t.co/mCyinRw3Uv

By Laura Shin
Institutional Entry, yet Crypto Prices Keep Falling
SocialFeb 16, 2026

Institutional Entry, yet Crypto Prices Keep Falling

Institutions are moving into crypto, so why are crypto prices sucking wind? 😂 -- @austincampbell https://t.co/mCyinRvw4X

By Laura Shin
Bitcoin Remains Key; Price Dip Offers Buying Opportunity
SocialFeb 16, 2026

Bitcoin Remains Key; Price Dip Offers Buying Opportunity

Every time when I talk with someone about the current state of the banking system, financial system or money. It comes down to #Bitcoin. Literally just #Bitcoin. Yes, price has fallen substantially, but that doesn't mean that it will continue to fall. Highly likely...

By Michaël van de Poppe
Lower Inflation Narrative Clashes with Digital Asset Community
SocialFeb 16, 2026

Lower Inflation Narrative Clashes with Digital Asset Community

"Seeing lower inflation is a narrative violation for many people in the digital asset space." @ramahluwalia https://t.co/mCyinRw3Uv

By Laura Shin
Truflation Emerges as Essential Investment Decision Signal
SocialFeb 16, 2026

Truflation Emerges as Essential Investment Decision Signal

"We are beginning to see that @Truflation is becoming a key signal to drive investment decisions." - @therealsrust https://t.co/lsi9GM9p0d

By Laura Shin
Don't Wait for Deeper Dip—Upside Remains, Downside Limited
SocialFeb 16, 2026

Don't Wait for Deeper Dip—Upside Remains, Downside Limited

Biggest losses are made during heavy capitulations. The last crash on #Bitcoin was the heaviest recorded until today. That means that we're still up for a lot of upside from here and that additional downside might be <10-15%. If someone is eager to...

By Michaël van de Poppe
Raoul Pal: Ethereum Is Massively Undervalued This Cycle
SocialFeb 16, 2026

Raoul Pal: Ethereum Is Massively Undervalued This Cycle

Raoul Pal states that $ETH is one of the biggest plays for this cycle and people heavily undervaluate Ethereum. Why? Watch it here: https://t.co/BiWClUyFPc

By Michaël van de Poppe