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Hyperliquid price action recently confirmed a breakout from a bullish reversal pattern, supported by a notable uptick in network revenue. 
Summary
Hyperliquid price has been in a downtrend for over a week.Weekly revenue generated on Hyperliquid has increased nearly 200% since late December.A falling wedge pattern confirmed on the 4-hour chart could position the token for further gains.
After rallying to a yearly high of $37.84 on Feb. 3, the Hyperliquid hype-1.47%Hyperliquid price retraced nearly 18% to $31.06 at the time of writing.
This downtrend coincided with wider weakness across altcoins and majors like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), partly driven by a stronger-than-expected U.S. labor market report, which reduced the likelihood of imminent Fed rate cuts. Meanwhile, significant whale selloffs have also hurt its price performance.
Despite the recent price dip, a key network metric suggests that the token could be up for a recovery soon.
Data from DeFiLlama show that the revenue generated by the network over the past week has surged nearly 200% over levels recorded around the end of December. This uptick in revenue follows a spike in commodities futures trading on the platform, especially silver and gold markets.
Increased trading activity directly benefits HYPE holders through its unique buyback and burn mechanism. Notably, the protocol uses 97% of the fees generated by the derivatives trading platform to buy back HYPE from the open market, thereby reducing the available supply, which ultimately helps in supporting the price against volatility. Additionally, if Hyperliquid pairs are used for these trades, the protocol can burn them permanently to further increase scarcity.
There’s also considerable hype around upcoming updates. The Hyperliquid team has teased plans to support outcome trading via the HIP 4 upgrade, a feature that would be useful for the burgeoning prediction markets. A testnet version of HIP 4 is currently live.
Hyperliquid price analysis
On the 4-hour chart, Hyperliquid price has broken out of a falling wedge pattern formed of two descending and converging trendlines. Once confirmed, this pattern has historically been a precursor to staunch rallies.
Hyperliquid price has broken out of a falling wedge pattern on the 4-hour chart — Feb. 13 | Source: crypto.news
Calculating a target based on this breakout would put HYPE on a path towards $36.70. This is calculated by adding the height of the pattern to the price at which it broke out of the upper trendline. At press time, this level lies roughly 18% above the current market price.
The MACD indicator appeared to favor the bullish prediction, with the MACD lines pointing steadily upward. At the same time, the Aroon Up was at 71.4% while the Aroon Down sat much lower at 28.57%, suggesting that bulls are still dominating the market direction.
However, it should be noted that broader market sentiment is playing a very important role in gauging market direction at the time, especially as BTC and ETH have been trading sideways this week. 
A sudden spike in volatility or a sharp correction in the majors, as seen earlier multiple times this year, could easily invalidate the bullish narrative and likely force the token back into a consolidation phase.

South Korean police lose Bitcoin seized in 2021 investigation

South Korea’s Gangnam Police Station has confirmed that 22 Bitcoins worth about ₩2.1 billion (roughly USD 1.6 million) were lost from police custody, authorities said on Friday.
Summary
Gangnam Police Station confirmed that 22 Bitcoin worth about $1.6 million have gone missing from custody after being seized in a 2021 investigation.The coins were discovered missing during a nationwide audit of digital asset handling, following a separate 320 Bitcoin loss at the Gwangju District Prosecutors’ Office last year.The physical cold wallet remains in police possession, but authorities say the Bitcoin were transferred out without authorization, prompting an internal probe.
The disappearance of the crypto assets, seized during an earlier investigation, was discovered during a nationwide review of virtual asset handling by law enforcement.
Seoul police lose seized Bitcoin, internal probe launched
The incident comes amid growing scrutiny of how police and prosecutors secure digital assets obtained in criminal cases, following a similar loss of 320 Bitcoin (BTC) from the Gwangju District Prosecutors’ Office last year.
Police said the 22 Bitcoin in question were voluntarily surrendered by suspects during a 2021 investigation and have been held in custody since then. During a recent internal check triggered by the Gwangju incident, investigators discovered the coins had been transferred out of the storage wallet without authorization.
Interestingly, the physical cold wallet, a USB-style device meant to securely store the private keys, was still in Gangnam Police’s possession, but the Bitcoins themselves were gone. This suggests the digital keys were accessed and the assets moved without leaving obvious signs of theft of the hardware itself.
The Gyeonggi Northern Provincial Police Agency has launched a formal internal investigation to determine exactly how the coins were transferred out and whether any personnel were involved.
So far, police have not publicly accused staff of criminal involvement, but officials said they are examining internal access logs, wallet key management procedures and any evidence of unauthorized digital transfers.
Authorities have not said whether any of the missing Bitcoin have been recovered or traced to external wallets, but investigators are reportedly reviewing blockchain transaction records.

Monero price rebounded nearly 15% over the past week to $350 as investors bought the recent dip to a yearly low. It is close to charting a bullish MACD crossover that could pave the way for more upside in the coming weeks.
Summary
Monero price is close to confirming a bullish MACD crossover on the daily chart.Recent dip buying and demand for privacy tokens have supported XMR price action. 
On the daily chart, Monero price is on the brink of confirming a bullish MACD crossover, which occurs when the MACD line crosses over the signal line. Such a crossover typically means that buying pressure has started to outweigh the sellers who had been dominating previously.
Monero price has confirmed a falling wedge pattern on the daily chart — Feb. 13 | Source: crypto.news
XMR price has also confirmed a breakout from a falling wedge pattern formed when an asset price trades within two converging and descending lines. A falling wedge breakout has historically been one of the most reliable indicators of an impending bullish reversal in trend.
For now, the next key resistance to watch lies at $375, the strong pivot reverse point of the Murray lines. A rally above this could trigger a sharp continuation to as high as $625, where the strong pivot reverse of the upper range lies. 
If bulls manage to push past that resistance, the next likely target would be a reclaim of the yearly high at $788.
Demand for Monero is on the rise
According to data from crypto.news, Monero xmr0.55%Monero price rallied to a weekly high of around $350 on Feb. 12, before stabilizing around $334 at press time.
Monero’s rally over the past months has largely been supported by renewed market chatter over privacy as a hedge, fueled by rising global surveillance concerns.
As the European Union prepares to implement stricter bans on anonymous accounts and privacy coins by 2027, and Dubai’s regulators tighten restrictions, users are moving toward XMR.
There’s also demand for the token across illicit marketplaces where bad actors use XMR to circumvent regulatory surveillance. Per a recent report from TRM Labs, nearly 48% of newly launched darknet markets now support XMR exclusively.
Holding a market cap of over $6.1 billion when writing, Monero has navigated a volatile start to the year. After soaring over 75% to a mid-January high of $788.50, the asset suffered a major correction that sent it tumbling to a yearly low of $284 last week.
The crash followed Bitcoin’s drop below the $75,000 psychological support level, an event that spooked the broader market and sparked billions of dollars in liquidations, with privacy coins bearing the brunt of the selloff.
Notably, as of press time, the total market cap of privacy coins was still in pain as it dropped nearly 12% over the past day to $11.4 billion. 
However, some of the major players, such as Monero, Zcash (ZEC), and Decred (DCR), have managed to hold gains so far this week as investors capitalized on the recent volatility through dip buying, likely viewing the recent sell-off as a long-term accumulation opportunity.

Bhutan has sold another 100 Bitcoin worth approximately $6.7 million, according to blockchain analytics platform Arkham Intelligence, which flagged the transaction in a recent post.
Summary
Bhutan sold another 100 BTC worth about $6.7 million, marking its third consecutive week of Bitcoin transfers, according to Arkham Intelligence.On-chain data shows structured, repeated deposits to a QCP-linked WBTC merchant address, suggesting gradual treasury management rather than a single large liquidation.Despite ongoing sales, Bhutan still holds roughly 5,600 BTC valued at around $372 million, keeping it among the largest sovereign Bitcoin holders.
On-chain data shared by Arkham shows the transfer occurred roughly 16 hours prior to the alert, with 100 Bitcoin (BTC) moved from wallets labeled as belonging to the Royal Government of Bhutan to an external address identified as a QCP-linked WBTC merchant deposit.
BHUTAN JUST SOLD $6.7 MILLION BTC

Bhutan has been selling Bitcoin every week for the past 3 weeks. pic.twitter.com/cLL3fb2Ckh— Arkham (@arkham) February 13, 2026
The transaction is part of what Arkham describes as three consecutive weeks of Bitcoin selling activity.
Bhutan’s weekly Bitcoin selling activity continues
The data indicates Bhutan has been gradually offloading Bitcoin in recent weeks.
Transaction history visible in Arkham’s dashboard shows multiple BTC transfers over recent weeks, including movements of 184 BTC and 100 BTC batches. The consistent pattern of deposits suggests structured selling rather than a single large liquidation.
Bhutan’s Bitcoin recent transfers | Source: Arkham
Moreover, Arkham previously reported that the country sold at least $100 million worth of BTC in September 2025, and the latest transaction suggests that the selling strategy is ongoing.
Bitcoin mining slows down after halving
Bhutan’s Bitcoin reserves are largely tied to its state-backed mining operations. The country had announced plans to scale its mining capacity to up to 600 megawatts in partnership with Bitdeer Technologies.
However, Arkham noted that on-chain mining inflows appear to have slowed following Bitcoin’s April 2024 halving event, which reduced block rewards and increased pressure on mining profitability.
The slowdown may be contributing to Bhutan’s gradual treasury sales.
Despite recent sales, Arkham data shows Bhutan still holds approximately 5,600 BTC, valued at around $372 million, across identified wallets. The holdings position Bhutan among the more significant sovereign Bitcoin holders globally.
Bhutan’s Bitcoin holdings | Source: Arkham
While the transfers do not necessarily confirm immediate market selling, repeated exchange-linked deposits often signal liquidity preparation. Market participants will likely monitor whether Bhutan’s weekly BTC movements continue in the coming weeks.

Binance rolls out its prepaid Mastercard crypto card to select CIS markets, offering instant crypto-to-fiat payments, cashback rewards, and a Valentine promo amid scam warnings.
Summary
Binance’s prepaid Mastercard crypto card now serves verified users in selected CIS countries, including Armenia, converting Bitcoin, Ethereum, stablecoins and 100+ tokens to local fiat at checkout.​The card supports in-store and online Mastercard payments, offers up to 2% cashback, and runs a Valentine-themed reward campaign with pink-icon tokens like AMP, UNI and DOT for referrals, top-ups, and trading.​U.S. prosecutors separately warn that Valentine’s Day is peak season for romance-linked crypto scams, urging users to distrust online-only partners and avoid sending funds to unverified platforms.
Binance has launched its prepaid Mastercard crypto card in several Commonwealth of Independent States countries, marketing lead Anka Tsintsadze confirmed on Friday.
The cryptocurrency exchange, the world’s largest by trading volume, made the Binance Mastercard available to verified users in select CIS jurisdictions including Armenia. The card allows users to convert bitcoin, ethereum, stablecoins and more than 100 supported tokens instantly into local fiat currency at checkout.
“Pay in crypto. Merchants get fiat or crypto. Best way to push crypto payments and adoption,” Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao wrote on X, commenting on the service’s regional expansion.
According to Binance, the card supports both in-store and online transactions at outlets that accept Mastercard. Prepaid crypto card holders are eligible to receive up to 2% cashback on qualifying purchases, capped per month.
Users in the CIS can fund accounts using US dollars via credit or debit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. In Uzbekistan, customers may deposit Uzbek som through the Humo card network, while those in Kazakhstan can top up balances in tenge through local banks and Mastercard channels.
The card enables customers to retain crypto holdings until the moment of purchase. When making payments, Binance executes the exchange at checkout, eliminating the need for cardholders to pre-convert their crypto into fiat.
The crypto-linked payment card will only be available to applicants who already hold an account with a provider that issues such cards, including a crypto exchange or a digital currency-supporting bank. Binance requires users to complete identity verification and anti-money laundering checks before ordering the card, including standard know-your-customer procedures.
Once approved, users can access card services without Binance administrative, processing, or annual fees, although third-party charges still apply in some cases, according to the company.
Prior to Friday’s announcement, the exchange had launched its card services in the UK, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, and Sweden. The CIS rollout extends Binance’s card footprint beyond the European Economic Area.
Binance also announced a Valentine-themed promotional campaign with a reward pool. The campaign runs for approximately one month, or until the rewards are fully distributed. The promotion features pink-themed crypto rewards and invites users to complete tasks within the Binance ecosystem.
Users can participate by referring friends, topping up wallets, or trading on Spot and Futures markets. The “Bring a Plus One” initiative rewards users for inviting new participants to the platform. “Love at First Top-Up” encourages participants to deposit via Binance P2P, fiat channels, card payments, or the Buy Crypto feature. Rewards can reach up to a set limit in tokens identified by a pink icon, including AMP, UNI, and DOT, according to Binance.
Separately, US prosecutors issued a warning Thursday that Valentine’s Day is a peak season for romance cryptocurrency scams. The US Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio advised citizens to be cautious of online relationships.
Attorney David Toepfer stated that fraudsters may have been building trust over weeks or months before February 14, luring victims into making crypto payments to fraudulent investment platforms. He listed several warning signs, including requests to move conversations from dating apps to WhatsApp or Telegram, early professions of love, refusal to meet in person, and demands for payment via crypto, gift cards, or wire transfers.
“Romance scammers are after your money, not your heart. They prey on trust and emotion, often targeting elderly Americans and vulnerable individuals. We encourage everyone to slow down, verify identities, and never send money to someone you have not met in person,” US Attorney Toepfer stated in the alert.

Trung Quốc đại lục mở rộng lệnh cấm tiền điện tử của mình để bao gồm stablecoin gắn với RMB và các tài sản thế giới thực được mã hóa, ngay cả khi Hong Kong tiếp tục thúc đẩy một chế độ stablecoin có giấy phép.
Tóm tắt
Một thông báo chung mới từ PBoC, CSRC và các cơ quan khác mở rộng lệnh cấm tiền ảo của Trung Quốc đối với các tài sản thế giới thực được mã hóa, coi nhiều nền tảng RWA là tài chính bất hợp pháp nếu không có giấy phép.
Các quy tắc cấm bất kỳ thực thể nội địa hoặc được kiểm soát nào phát hành stablecoin gắn với RMB ở nước ngoài mà không có sự chấp thuận, siết chặt việc thực thi khai thác, và nhắm vào các trung tâm dữ liệu “bóng” bí mật vận hành các giàn khoan.

Giá XRP có thể tăng gấp đôi 100% nếu BlackRock nộp đơn cho một ETF XRP, khi các nhà phân tích chỉ ra sự chuyển biến trong phân bổ của các tổ chức vượt ra ngoài Bitcoin và Ethereum vào các tài sản thay thế.
Tóm tắt
Nhà phân tích Zach Rector lập luận rằng thị trường ngày nay khác với các chu kỳ trước đây khi các tổ chức đa dạng hóa vượt ra ngoài Bitcoin và Ethereum, với dòng tiền sớm vào các sản phẩm định giá XRP được coi là dấu hiệu của sự chuyển biến trong phân bổ.
Rector cho biết một đơn nộp ETF XRP chính thức của BlackRock sẽ là một chất xúc tác cấu trúc, có khả năng làm tăng gấp đôi giá XRP bằng cách mở rộng quyền truy cập được quản lý, thanh khoản và tích hợp danh mục cho các nhà đầu tư lớn.