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Bitcoin doesn’t use a “balance on an account” like a bank. Instead, it works with the UTXO model (Unspent Transaction Output).
Imagine your bitcoins aren’t one big amount, but a bunch of separate banknotes of different values.
When you send BTC, your wallet takes the needed UTXOs, “breaks” them and creates new outputs (one for the recipient + change back to you).
Every UTXO is one-time use – once spent, it disappears.
Why is this brilliant?
The network doesn’t need to track any accounts, it only checks that each UTXO is spent only once → this solves the double-spending problem without any central authority.
Practical tip:Lots of small UTXOs = more expensive transactions. That’s why it pays off to occasionally do a consolidation (send everything to yourself when fees are low).
Lightning Network
Lightning Network is a layer-2 solution built on top of Bitcoin that solves the main weaknesses of on-chain transactions (slowness and high fees).
How it works simply:
1. You open a payment channel with someone (a smart contract on Bitcoin where you lock some BTC).
2. Inside the channel you can send BTC instantly and almost for free – just between the two of you, without waiting for blocks.
3. When you want to close the channel, the final balance is written once to the main blockchain.
Advantages of Lightning:
- Transactions in milliseconds instead of 10–60 minutes
- Fees often just 1–5 satoshis (fractions of a cent)
- Perfect for micro-payments (coffee, streaming, tipping, games)
- Still fully secured by Bitcoin
Current state (February 2026):
Capacity over 6,000 BTC (~$420 million) and already used by millions of people.
Human summary:
On-chain Bitcoin = the most trustworthy and secure (like registered mail).
Lightning = the fastest and cheapest (like instant mobile payment).
Together they form the most secure and fastest payment network in the world.
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Based on current on-chain data (as of February 19, 2026, sources: Glassnode, CryptoQuant, Santiment, CoinMetrics and CoinGlass) here is an overview of inflows (from self-custody to exchanges) and outflows (from exchanges to self-custody) for the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market cap. Values are approximate (often net), focused on the last 24 hours – inflows usually signal selling pressure, outflows accumulation. Data change daily and are only indicative.
1. Bitcoin (BTC)
Market cap: ~1.35 trillion USD
Inflow: ~1.28 billion USD (whale deposits during slight dip)
Outflow: ~1.62 billion USD (strong net outflows)
Net outflows ~340 million USD, whales still accumulating off exchanges, reserves at 5-year lows – accumulation clearly prevails.
2. Ethereum (ETH)
Market cap: ~238 billion USD
Inflow: ~252 million USD (liquidations + whale activity)
Outflow: ~485 million USD (net outflow)
Net outflows ~233 million USD, supply on exchanges continues to decline, self-custody growing.
3. Tether (USDT)
Market cap: ~184 billion USD
Inflow: ~1 billion USD (large transfers common)
Outflow: ~3 billion USD (including burns)
Net outflow ~2 billion USD, supply contracting, liquidity stable.
4. XRP (XRP)
Market cap: ~89 billion USD
Inflow: ~117 million USD (low)
Outflow: ~238 million USD (strong outflows)
Net outflows ~121 million USD, accumulation outside exchanges continues.
5. BNB (BNB)
Market cap: ~84 billion USD
Inflow: ~43 million USD (moderate during volatility)
Outflow: ~48 million USD
Net outflow ~5 million USD, reserves declining, shift to self-custody ongoing.
6. USDC (USDC)
Market cap: ~74 billion USD
Inflow: ~250 million USDC (mints)
Outflow: ~335 million USD (burns + outflows)
Net outflow ~85 million USD, capital leaving the ecosystem.
7. Solana (SOL)
Market cap: ~47 billion USD
Inflow: ~122 million USD (ETF/liquidity interest)
Outflow: ~208 million USD
Net outflow ~86 million USD, network revenue growing.
8. TRON (TRX)
Market cap: ~26.5 billion USD
Inflow: ~15 million USD (low)
Outflow: ~73 million USD
Net inflow ~3 million USD, high activity off exchanges.
9. Dogecoin (DOGE)
Market cap: ~16.8 billion USD
Inflow: ~182 million USD (selling pressure)
Outflow: ~207 million USD
Net outflow ~25 million USD, whales accumulating off exchanges.
10. Bitcoin Cash (BCH)
Market cap: ~11.3 billion USD
Inflow: ~89 million USD (moderate)
Outflow: ~198 million USD
Net outflow ~1.9 million USD, on-chain activity rising.
Data are approximate and change rapidly – always verify current sources on Glassnode or CryptoQuant. If you need details on any specific coin, just let me know! 📈

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Based on current on-chain data (as of February 18, 2026, sources: Glassnode, CryptoQuant, Santiment, CoinMetrics and CoinGlass) here is an overview of inflows (from self-custody to exchanges) and outflows (from exchanges to self-custody) for the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market cap. Values are approximate (often net), focused on the last 24 hours – inflows usually signal selling pressure, outflows accumulation. Data change daily and are only indicative.
1. Bitcoin (BTC)
Market cap: ~1.34 trillion USD
Inflow: ~1.2 billion USD (whale deposits to exchanges, reserves rising)
Outflow: ~0.9 billion USD
Net inflow ~300 million USD, whales sending coins to exchanges, but long-term reserves still low – mild selling pressure.
2. Ethereum (ETH)
Market cap: ~238 billion USD
Inflow: ~260 million USD (liquidations + whale activity)
Outflow: ~480 million USD (net outflow)
Net outflows ~220 million USD, growing self-custody, supply on exchanges declining.
3. Tether (USDT)
Market cap: ~184 billion USD
Inflow: ~1 billion USD (large transfers common)
Outflow: ~3 billion USD (including burns)
Net outflow ~2 billion USD, supply contracting (down ~7 billion since December), liquidity stable.
4. XRP (XRP)
Market cap: ~89 billion USD
Inflow: ~120 million USD (low)
Outflow: ~240 million USD (strong outflows)
Net outflows ~120 million USD, accumulation outside exchanges continues.
5. BNB (BNB)
Market cap: ~84 billion USD
Inflow: ~42 million USD (moderate during volatility)
Outflow: ~47 million USD
Net outflow ~5 million USD, reserves declining, shift to self-custody continues.
6. USDC (USDC)
Market cap: ~74 billion USD
Inflow: ~250 million USDC (mints)
Outflow: ~330 million USD (burns + outflows prevailing)
Net outflow ~80 million USD, capital leaving the ecosystem.
7. Solana (SOL)
Market cap: ~47 billion USD
Inflow: ~120 million USD (ETF/liquidity interest)
Outflow: ~205 million USD
Net outflow ~85 million USD, network revenue growing.
8. TRON (TRX)
Market cap: ~26.5 billion USD
Inflow: ~15 million USD (low despite massive stablecoin flows)
Outflow: ~72 million USD
Net inflow ~3 million USD, high activity off exchanges.
9. Dogecoin (DOGE)
Market cap: ~16.8 billion USD
Inflow: ~180 million USD (selling pressure)
Outflow: ~205 million USD
Net outflow ~25 million USD, whales accumulating off exchanges.
10. Bitcoin Cash (BCH)
Market cap: ~11.3 billion USD
Inflow: ~88 million USD (moderate)
Outflow: ~196 million USD
Net outflow ~1.9 million USD, on-chain activity rising.
Data are approximate and change rapidly – always check current sources on Glassnode or CryptoQuant. If you want details on any specific coin, just let me know! 📈

Na podstawie aktualnych danych on-chain (stan na 16 lutego 2026 r., źródła: Glassnode, CryptoQuant, Santiment, CoinMetrics i CoinGlass) oto przegląd napływów (do giełd) i wypływów (z giełd do samodzielnego przechowywania) dla 10 najlepszych kryptowalut według kapitalizacji rynkowej. Wartości są przybliżone (często netto), skoncentrowane na ostatnich 24 godzinach – napływy zazwyczaj sygnalizują presję sprzedażową, wypływy akumulację. Dane zmieniają się codziennie i są jedynie orientacyjne.
1. Bitcoin (BTC)
Kapitalizacja rynkowa: ~1,38 biliona USD
Napływ: ~1,49 miliarda USD (umiarkowany podczas zmienności, skarby wysyłają tysiące BTC)