New Bitcoin whales are trapped underwater, but for how long? February 17, 2026, 3:30 pm
The gap between new and old Bitcoin whales continues to widen as BTC trades below $68,000. Will young whales continue to accumulate, or will older whales capitulate first?
Traders pinpoint three price targets for Bitcoin if $70K holds as resistance February 17, 2026, 2:45 pm
Traders map out their desired price targets for Bitcoin if the $70,000 level continues to function as a resistance zone. Is there any hope for the bulls?
Bitcoin chart pattern, whale activity warn of another 20% price drop February 17, 2026, 2:15 pm
Bitcoin has formed a classic bearish pattern on its daily chart, and if confirmed, a price drop to $56,000 could be on the cards.
Kraken integrates with ICE Chat to expand institutional OTC access February 17, 2026, 2:03 pm
The integration gives ICE Chat users direct access to the exchange's OTC crypto liquidity, embedding digital asset trading within established institutional workflows.
CFTC chair doubles down on defending prediction markets from state lawsuits February 17, 2026, 1:39 pm
Michael Selig said the US financial regulator had filed an amicus brief against what he called an “onslaught of state-led litigation” against prediction markets.
Amid crypto VC shakeout, Dragonfly closes $650M fund with focus on real-world assets February 17, 2026, 1:24 pm
Dragonfly’s raise comes as crypto venture capital shifts toward tokenized real-world assets, payments and core financial infrastructure that enables institutional participation.
Bitcoin stays pinned below $70K as BTC’s negative funding rate flashes warning sign February 17, 2026, 1:15 pm
Bitcoin’s negative funding rate and a cooling tech sector in the US add pressure to markets and contribute to BTC failing to trade above $70,000.
Top crypto treasury companies Strategy and Bitmine add to BTC, ETH stacks February 17, 2026, 12:46 pm
The buys lift Strategy holdings to 717,131 BTC and Bitmine to 4.37 million ETH, expanding corporate crypto treasuries despite continued market weakness.
Macro headwinds test Bitcoin price as $70K crumbles amid US market volatility February 17, 2026, 12:15 pm
Bitcoin bulls’ attempt to break above $70,000 stalled after a key US macroeconomic “fear” metric broke a critical threshold. Is a revisit to BTC's yearly lows back in play?
Nakamoto to acquire BTC Inc, UTXO in $107M all-stock deal February 17, 2026, 11:53 am
Nakamoto will acquire BTC Inc and UTXO in an all-stock deal, consolidating Bitcoin media, events and asset management under one Nasdaq-listed company.