BTC at a Turning Point: How Global Policy Shifts and AI Risks Could Shape the Market (February 17, 2026)
The global cryptocurrency market cap now stands at $2.33T, down by 1.15% over the last day, according to CoinMarketCap data.
Bitcoin (BTC) has been trading between $67,294 and $70,127 over the past 24 hours. As of 01:30 PM (UTC) today, BTC is trading at $67,983, down by 1.14%.
Most major cryptocurrencies by market cap are trading mixed. Market outperformers include ORCA, RPL, and OGN, up by 62%, 50%, and 19%, respectively.
Top stories of the day:
Bitcoin's Accumulation Phase May Extend to 2027, Analyst Suggests
Bitcoin Volatility May Rise Amid Record US Dollar Short Bets
Michael Saylor’s Strategy Expands Holdings with 2,486 Bitcoin
Mastercard, BlackRock, and Franklin Templeton Evaluate XRP Ledger for International Payments
Moonshot Aims for $10 Billion Valuation in Funding Round
Philippine Fintech Firm Maya Considers $1 Billion US IPO
Expert Warns UK Regulatory Delays Could Hinder Crypto Innovation
France and Germany Urge EU for Simplified Financial Services Plan
Bank of Japan May Consider Interest Rate Hike in April
CME FedWatch: Rate Cut in Upcoming Months Unlikely
AI Bubble Tops Tail Risk Concerns in February Fund Manager Survey
Tech Sector Faces $1.3 Trillion Loss Amid AI Investment Concerns
Market movers:
ETH: $1973.3 (-0.60%)
BNB: $618.53 (+0.11%)
XRP: $1.4573 (-2.61%)
SOL: $85.86 (-0.21%)
TRX: $0.2824 (+0.82%)
DOGE: $0.09901 (-3.77%)
BCH: $558 (+0.02%)
U: $1.0002 (-0.02%)
WLFI: $0.0997 (-0.99%)
ADA: $0.282 (-0.53%)
Top gainers on Binance:
ORCA/USDT (+62%)
RPL/USDT (+50%)
OGN/USDT (+19%)
