Fear and Greed Index Drops to Historic Low of 5

Monero (XMR) Price Boosted by Report on Darknet Usage and Network Trends

Monero recorded a sharp rise to hit an intra-day high of $344 after a report by TRM Labs broke down its resilience in the face of exchange delistings. The report also revealed that the network’s share of the darknet market has shot up, with half of all new markets now supporting XMR only. Mo

Strategy Buys $168M in Bitcoin Amid Market Volatility

Strategy has significantly increased its Bitcoin holdings, purchasing $168 million worth despite market volatility. Led by Michael Saylor, the company employs diverse funding methods to support its long-term commitment, though it faces short-term paper losses.

UAE Sovereign Wealth Fund Discloses Buying $320 Million Worth of Bitcoin ETF

UAE Sovereign Wealth Fund discloses buying $320 million worth of Bitcoin ETF. This signals oil money flowing into crypto.  Response state it is bullish to see the country diversifying its portfolio into crypto. Since the web3 industry kicked off with Bitcoin’s revolutionary debut, the

Analysis: Bitcoin's market capitalization share is struggling to rebound, possibly indicating a trend reversal

Matrixport states that Bitcoin's market capitalization share has not significantly rebounded, currently at 56.8%, and upward momentum has weakened. Market uncertainty still exists, funds have not noticeably flowed back into Bitcoin, and some investors are reassessing its dominant position.

Tether CEO Stresses Bitcoin Importance Through 'Energy Harvesting' - U.Today

Tether's CEO, Paolo Ardoino, emphasizes Bitcoin's role in energy harvesting, countering environmental concerns. Simultaneously, Bitcoin enters an "extreme fear" zone amid market volatility, presenting a buying opportunity for bold investors like Michael Saylor.

BTC drops 0.60% in 15 minutes: Federal Reserve policy uncertainty and exchange selling pressure resonate to exert downward force

On February 18, 2026, from 11:00 to 11:15 (UTC), BTC dropped 0.60% within just 15 minutes, with the price fluctuating around $67,800. As the overall market sentiment turned more cautious, short-term volatility intensified, trading activity increased, and market attention continued to heat up. The main driver of this movement was macroeconomic pressure. The Federal Reserve's recent interest rate policies have fueled risk aversion in global financial markets, putting collective pressure on risk assets, and the crypto market also weakened accordingly. At the same time, the EU's latest compliance framework was introduced, and increased regulatory expectations added to market uncertainty.