Author: John Smith

Bitcoin price remains under pressure after rejection at range mid-resistance near $68,000, increasing the probability of a corrective move toward $60,000 support. Summary Bitcoin rejected key range mid-resistance near $68,000, maintaining bearish structure Weak volume confirms relief bounces lack bullish conviction Price has higher probability of rotating toward $60,000 range low support Bitcoin (BTC) price action continues to show signs of structural weakness following a rejection from the midrange, reinforcing the ongoing bearish market environment. After attempting to stabilize within the broader range, Bitcoin failed to reclaim a key resistance region near the point of control (POC) around $68,000, a…

BitMine stock price remains in a tight range this week, even as Ethereum dropped to a multi-week low of $1,880. Summary BitMine stock has formed a large falling wedge pattern on the three-day chart. It continued to accumulate ETH as it moved towards owning 5%. Data shows that the short interest has jumped to 6%. The BMNR stock was trading at the key support level at $20, down by almost 90% from its highest level in July last year. BitMine stock has wavered as the company has continued accumulating Ethereum (ETH). Data shows that the company has bought over 168,000…

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. If institutional activity feels like it has quietened down in the current crypto market, that’s a signal, not a red flag. The period of headline-driven adoption, such as overly hyped announcements, symbolic pilot programs, and flashy token allocations designed more for marketing rather than exposure, is slowly winding down. Summary Less noise, more capital discipline: Institutional crypto hasn’t slowed — it’s matured. The hype cycle is fading, replaced by strategic, long-term allocation. From validation to integration: Institutions…

Brent, WTI fell ~3–5% Monday after Trump’s 15% tariffs and easing Iran war risk. Summary Brent and WTI declined sharply, testing key technical support levels as futures markets repriced lower demand from higher U.S. import tariffs.​ Trump lifted temporary tariffs from 10% to 15% on all U.S. imports after a Supreme Court ruling, a move analysts say will weigh on trade, industry and fuel consumption.​ Iran–U.S. nuclear talks in Geneva cut perceived war risk, reducing the geopolitical premium in crude even as Goldman Sachs still expects a 2026 surplus with modest WTI forecast tweaks. Oil prices declined sharply on Monday…

Search interest for “Bitcoin to zero” has surged sharply in the United States, according to Google Trends data over the past five years, as Bitcoin remains under pressure in a downtrend. Summary U.S. Google searches for “Bitcoin to zero” have surged to a record high, hitting a peak score of 100 in early 2026, signaling rising retail fear. Similar spikes occurred during prior market drawdowns, but the current jump is stronger than previous peaks. Bitcoin is trading near $65,950, holding above $64,000 support but struggling below $68,000 resistance, with technical indicators pointing to short-term weakness. The latest reading shows the…

Crypto mining firm Bitdeer Technologies Group has reduced its pure Bitcoin holdings to zero after selling its entire weekly production, as Bitcoin slid to around $65,000 amid renewed market pressure. Summary Bitdeer Technologies Group reported zero pure BTC holdings as of Feb. 20, 2026, after selling its entire weekly output of 189.8 BTC. The company disclosed BTC output of 189.8 BTC and BTC sold of 189.8 BTC, with net BTC added at -943.1 BTC. The update comes as Bitcoin trades around $65,000, increasing pressure on miner profitability. In a weekly update posted on X, Bitdeer said its BTC holdings (pure…

Bitcoin price prediction favors a retest of the $60,000 level after losing $65,000 support amid macro tensions and weakening sentiment. Summary BTC is down 27% in 30 days and has posted five straight monthly declines. $65K support has broken, putting $60K in focus. CME futures positioning shows large traders reducing short exposure. Bitcoin was trading at $64,846 at press time, down 4.6% in the past 24 hours. The asset has slipped 5% over the last week and is down 27% in the past 30 days. Bitcoin (BTC) has now declined for five straight months since setting its all-time high in…

OpenClaw creator Peter Steinberger confirmed that any mention of Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies on the project’s Discord server can lead to removal. Summary OpenClaw enforces blanket ban on all crypto mentions in Discord. Rule follows $CLAWD scam that briefly hit $16M market cap. User banned for Bitcoin timing reference later reinstated. A user was blocked Saturday for referencing Bitcoin block height as a timing mechanism in a multi-agent benchmark. This prompted Steinberger to defend the platform’s “no crypto mention whatsoever” policy. The strict stance stems from a scam that happened during OpenClaw’s rebrand. When Steinberger received a trademark notice forcing…

TON pivots Web3 toward mainstream, using Telegram wallet, social NFTs, and compliance‑ready infrastructure. Summary TON embeds its wallet in Telegram, enabling payments, gifts, and asset transfers without traditional crypto UX, targeting over 1B users. CEO Max Crown says TON is “built to serve everyday users,” focusing on distribution, onboarding, and UX rather than just technical specs. Telegram gifts and NFT stickers have driven nine‑figure NFT volume, over 500k wallets, and rapid Toncoin (TON) account growth, signaling rising institutional and retail interest. The TON Foundation is utilizing Telegram’s billion-user platform to advance mainstream Web3 adoption through consumer-focused design, integrated wallets, and…

Bitcoin’s mining difficulty has climbed to 144.40 trillion (T) at block 937,524, marking one of the sharpest accelerations in network competition since the 2021 bull cycle. Summary Bitcoin’s mining difficulty has climbed to 144.40 trillion at block 937,524, marking one of the fastest accelerations in network competition since the 2021 bull market. Total hashrate has jumped to 996.99 EH/s, just shy of the 1 zettahash per second (ZH/s) threshold, reflecting a sharp expansion in mining power through 2024 and 2025. While rising hashrate and difficulty strengthen network security and signal miner confidence, rapid growth could squeeze margins for smaller operators…