<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> <rss version="2.0"> <channel> <title>Bitcoin Today - Bitcoin News Curated and Powered by AI</title> <link>https://www.bitcointoday.app</link> <description>Get daily updates on Bitcoin's price, market trends, analysis, and breaking news curated and powered by AI - all digestible in minutes. Make BitcoinToday.app your one-stop shop for staying informed in the fast-paced world of Bitcoin.</description> <lastBuildDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 08:40:22 GMT</lastBuildDate> <docs>https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html</docs> <generator>https://github.com/jpmonette/feed</generator> <language>en</language> <image> <title>Bitcoin Today - Bitcoin News Curated and Powered by AI</title> <url>https://www.bitcointoday.app/images/logo-512.png</url> <link>https://www.bitcointoday.app</link> </image> <copyright>All rights reserved 2024, BitcoinToday.app</copyright> <category>Bitcoin News</category> <item> <title><![CDATA[Bitcoin Fear Peaks in U.S. as 'Bitcoin to Zero' Searches Hit Record Highs - What This Means for the Market]]></title> <link>https://www.bitcointoday.app/article/bitcoin-fear-peaks-in-us-as-bitcoin-to-zero-searches-hit-record-highs-what-this-means-for-the-market</link> <guid>bitcoin-fear-peaks-in-us-as-bitcoin-to-zero-searches-hit-record-highs-what-this-means-for-the-market</guid> <pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 08:01:23 GMT</pubDate> <description>< The spike could be read as a signal of **widespread capitulation** and, potentially, a **contrarian buy signal**. Similar peaks in 2021 and 2022 occurred near local lows in the bitcoin price. ## Global Data Tells a Different Story Worldwide, the same term peaked at 100 back in August, falling to as low as 38 this month. Rather than setting record highs, **global fear searches have been declining for months**.  The divergence suggests any panic is **more localized than universal**. That fits the backdrop. U.S.-specific catalysts — such as tariff escalation, tensions with Iran and broader risk-off rotation in domestic equities — have dominated the macro narrative in recent weeks. Retail investors in the U.S. may be reacting to those headlines more acutely than holders in Asia or Europe, where bitcoin's drawdown is landing in a different news cycle. ## Understanding Google Trends Methodology There's also a methodological wrinkle worth flagging. Google Trends doesn't report raw search volume, but scores interest on a relative 0-to-100 scale, where 100 simply marks a term's own peak within the selected time window. A score of 100 in February 2026, when bitcoin's U.S. retail audience is meaningfully larger than it was during the 2022 bear market, doesn't necessarily mean more people are searching in absolute terms. It means the term spiked relative to a higher baseline. Bitcoin’s user base and mainstream visibility have themselves grown dramatically since 2021. The takeaway is that **retail fear is clearly elevated in the U.S.**, but the "searches hit a bottom" framework may not carry the same weight when the global trend is cooling. It may still be contrarian fuel, just not the kind that guarantees a clean trend reversal.]]></description> <author>contact@bitcointoday.app (BitcoinToday.app)</author> <category>bitcoin</category> <category>googletrends</category> <category>marketsentiment</category> <category>fearindex</category> <category>capitulation</category> <enclosure url="https://cdn.sanity.io/images/s3y3vcno/production/b46dad85bceee899f8adde6a1864d71ac623d7f2-1000x666.jpg?auto=format&w=960&h=540&crop=focalpoint&fit=clip&q=75&fm=jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Bitcoin's Critical Crossroads: Shrimps Are Buying But Whales Hold The Key To The Next Rally]]></title> <link>https://www.bitcointoday.app/article/bitcoins-critical-crossroads-shrimps-are-buying-but-whales-hold-the-key-to-the-next-rally</link> <guid>bitcoins-critical-crossroads-shrimps-are-buying-but-whales-hold-the-key-to-the-next-rally</guid> <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 15:01:08 GMT</pubDate> <description>< *Santiment data visualization showing Bitcoin wallet distribution* Meanwhile, larger holders known as **whales and sharks** (wallets holding between 10 and 10,000 BTC) have moved in the opposite direction, reducing their holdings by approximately **0.8%**. ### Why This Split Matters In practice, it's the larger holders who tend to set the tone for price direction. This kind of ownership split typically produces **choppy, frustrating price action** rather than clean trends. **Retail investors provide a floor** and can spark short-term momentum, but rallies that stick require bigger players who are prepared to buy whatever's on offer. The divergence is especially notable because the picture looked different just a few weeks ago. ### Conflicting Data Points After Bitcoin cratered toward $60,000 on February 5 (a drawdown of more than 50% from its October peak), **Glassnode's Accumulation Trend Score** climbed to 0.68. This was the strongest broad-based reading since late November, suggesting the market was shifting from capitulation into something more synchronized. Glassnode's metric measures the relative strength of accumulation across different wallet sizes by factoring in both entity size and the amount of BTC accumulated over the past 15 days. A score closer to 1 signals accumulation, while a score closer to 0 indicates distribution. During this period, the **10-to-100 BTC cohort** was the most aggressive dip buyer. However, Santiment's wider lens complicates this reading. Its 10-to-10,000 BTC band captures a much broader slice of large holders than Glassnode's dip-buying cohort, and across that full range, net positioning since October is still negative. ### Reconciling The Two Takes One way to reconcile these conflicting data points: mid-sized wallets may have genuinely bought the panic while the largest holders kept distributing into every recovery, dragging the aggregate number down. **This matters because Bitcoin doesn't need retail to show up—retail is already here.** What it needs is for the distribution from large wallets to stop, or better yet, reverse. Without that, every rally risks being sold into by the very cohort that needs to provide structural demand if it is to succeed. The shrimps are doing their part. Now they're waiting for the whales to join in.]]></description> <author>contact@bitcointoday.app (BitcoinToday.app)</author> <category>bitcoin</category> <category>whales</category> <category>marketanalysis</category> <category>santiment</category> <category>retail</category> <enclosure url="https://cdn.sanity.io/images/s3y3vcno/production/0eb87e7adf137db6976994a6bd9f3e5a4868bed3-1920x1080.jpg?auto=format" length="0" type="image/jpg"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Is Blue Owl's $1.4 Billion Liquidation Crisis the Spark for Bitcoin's Next Epic Bull Run?]]></title> <link>https://www.bitcointoday.app/article/is-blue-owls-14-billion-liquidation-crisis-the-spark-for-bitcoins-next-epic-bull-run</link> <guid>is-blue-owls-14-billion-liquidation-crisis-the-spark-for-bitcoins-next-epic-bull-run</guid> <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 21:01:07 GMT</pubDate> <description><]]></description> <author>contact@bitcointoday.app (BitcoinToday.app)</author> <category>bitcoin</category> <category>blueowl</category> <category>financialcrisis</category> <category>bullrun</category> <category>liquidity</category> <enclosure url="https://cdn.sanity.io/images/s3y3vcno/production/55a653914fe42ded965f2d4bc255f5d6c7ebf699-3000x2000.jpg?auto=format&w=960&h=540&crop=focalpoint&fit=clip&q=75&fm=jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Gold-Backed Stablecoins: The Crypto Market's Safe Haven Amid Bitcoin's Downturn]]></title> <link>https://www.bitcointoday.app/article/gold-backed-stablecoins-the-crypto-markets-safe-haven-amid-bitcoins-downturn</link> <guid>gold-backed-stablecoins-the-crypto-markets-safe-haven-amid-bitcoins-downturn</guid> <pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:01:08 GMT</pubDate> <description>< Image source: Getty Images. But PAX Gold has one clear advantage over Tether Gold: it is **fully regulated by U.S. banking authorities**, and is generally more accessible than Tether Gold for U.S. investors. For that reason, PAX Gold gets my vote over Tether Gold. For a total cost of $1,000, you can pick up about 0.2 tokens at today's prices. ## Physical gold, Bitcoin, or tokenized gold? A year ago, some investors touted Bitcoin as **digital gold**. It was presumed to be the one safe asset that you needed to have in your crypto portfolio. These enthusiasts considered it just as valuable and appealing as physical gold. But during the past 12 months, the prices of Bitcoin and physical gold have radically diverged, and that's leading investors to question the digital gold investment thesis. During the past 12 months, gold is up a head-spinning 71%, while Bitcoin has taken a serious hit in value. For that reason, money has now been flowing into **gold-backed stablecoins**. At the end of 2025, this was a $4 billion market opportunity. Just two months into 2026, it's now a $5 billion market opportunity. As long as the price of gold continues to climb, so will the demand for gold-backed stablecoins. Investors now have several different ways to get their gold exposure. They can buy physical gold bars. They can invest in **gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs)**. And now they can invest in **tokenized gold** in the form of stablecoins. Investors in PAX Gold can exchange their tokens at any time for physical gold, just as owners of dollar-pegged stablecoins can exchange their tokens for physical dollars at any time. Think of it as owning the right to pick up physical gold at any time, without all the worries of actually owning physical gold bars. At a time when nearly all major cryptocurrencies are trending down, there are few safe spots to park your money in the crypto market right now. That's why I'm keeping my eye on tokenized gold as a potential investment opportunity in 2026.]]></description> <author>contact@bitcointoday.app (BitcoinToday.app)</author> <category>gold</category> <category>stablecoins</category> <category>cryptomarket</category> <category>investment</category> <category>regulation</category> <enclosure url="https://g.foolcdn.com/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fg.foolcdn.com%2Feditorial%2Fimages%2F856321%2Fgold-bars-and-coins.jpg&w=1200&op=resize" length="0" type="image//image/"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Trump's Mar-a-Lago Crypto Summit: A 'Retribution' Show of Force with Global Elites]]></title> <link>https://www.bitcointoday.app/article/trumps-mar-a-lago-crypto-summit-a-retribution-show-of-force-with-global-elites</link> <guid>trumps-mar-a-lago-crypto-summit-a-retribution-show-of-force-with-global-elites</guid> <pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 08:01:08 GMT</pubDate> <description>< ## World Liberty Financial Takes Center Stage The inaugural conference hosted by **World Liberty Financial (WLF)**—the Trump family's main crypto venture—drew 400 dignitaries including two US senators, hedge fund manager Philippe Laffont, Franklin Templeton CEO Jenny Johnson, and billionaire **Binance founder Changpeng Zhao**, who was pardoned by Trump last year. Donald Trump Jr, Eric Trump, and the sons of Steve Witkoff (Trump's special envoy to the Middle East) served as masters of ceremonies for what Eric Trump called "**retribution**" from the stage. "When we lost the ability to bank, we created World Liberty Financial," Eric Trump declared, while Donald Trump Jr added that Wall Street's biggest lenders "wanted us to crawl into the corner and die. They created a monster."  ## The Growing Clout of a Crypto Upstart Wednesday's forum underscored the growing influence of a company that remains relatively small by industry standards. **WLF's dollar-pegged coin USD1 has a market capitalization of about $5 billion**, while stablecoins operated by competitors Tether and Circle are valued at $185 billion and $73 billion respectively. The group's allure has been polished by its connections to the president, whose administration has put **crypto at the heart of its financial policies**. The Trump family's crypto empire reportedly reaped roughly **$1 billion in pre-tax profits** in the year to October 2025. Earlier this month, WLF acknowledged accepting a **$500 million investment backed by an Abu Dhabi royal** days before Trump's inauguration last January, though the company denied any connection to later agreements granting the UAE access to US AI chips. ## Ignoring the Market Sell-Off Between coffee breaks and a lunch of assorted meats and boiled vegetables, speakers largely ignored the **sell-off that has gripped bitcoin and other major digital tokens since October**. Instead, discussions focused on the impact of AI on US capital markets and the surging popularity of event contracts on sports and political developments.  Commodity Futures Trading Commission chair Michael Selig described prediction markets as a "check on our news media," while Republican Senator Bernie Moreno hit out at unidentified "maniacal lunatics" in the Biden administration. Nicki Minaj described her "love" for Treasury secretary Scott Bessent. ## The Crypto Legislation Battle Crypto legislation proved another popular subject as traditional banks remain locked in a fierce fight with crypto players like **Coinbase** over the details of the **Clarity Act**. Coinbase's Brian Armstrong became a significant holdout on early drafts when Wall Street lenders pushed to close what they describe as a "loophole" that would allow crypto groups to offer rewards to customers holding dollar-pegged stablecoins. Goldman's David Solomon presented the fight as one for an equal playing field: "If there are people that think we're going to operate without rules, they're probably wrong, and they should move to El Salvador."  ## Building the Infrastructure for the Future WLF co-founder Zak Folkman outlined ambitious plans for the company, which applied for a **US banking license in January** to broaden its access to the traditional financial system. He envisioned a future where retail traders could use "tokenised luxury floating villas in the Maldives" as collateral for loans extended by code, and where **AI agents would shop on investors' behalf using WLF's stablecoin USD1**. "We're building the entire infrastructure for the future," Folkman concluded. At the drinks reception by the pool later that night, it was hard to find anyone who didn't think WLF was on the right track. ]]></description> <author>contact@bitcointoday.app (BitcoinToday.app)</author> <category>trump</category> <category>maralago</category> <category>stablecoin</category> <category>cryptosummit</category> <category>worldlibertyfinancial</category> <enclosure url="https://images.ft.com/v3/image/raw/https%3A%2F%2Fd1e00ek4ebabms.cloudfront.net%2Fproduction%2F30c6ec67-2d75-4a0a-a661-34d39ef42d61.jpg?source=next-article&fit=scale-down&quality=highest&width=700&dpr=1" length="0" type="image/jpg"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Crypto Billionaire's $400M Nightmare: The 'Perfect Fraud' That Fooled a Financial Titan]]></title> <link>https://www.bitcointoday.app/article/crypto-billionaires-400m-nightmare-the-perfect-fraud-that-fooled-a-financial-titan</link> <guid>crypto-billionaires-400m-nightmare-the-perfect-fraud-that-fooled-a-financial-titan</guid> <pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 08:01:22 GMT</pubDate> <description><![CDATA[## The Crypto-Loving Billionaire and the $400M 'Perfect Fraud' Mexican billionaire **Ricardo Salinas Pliego**, known for his outspoken support of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency, found himself embroiled in a **transatlantic legal battle** after what he describes as a "perfect fraud" that cost him approximately **$400 million**. ### A Deal with 'Financial Royalty' Salinas, who has publicly advocated for Bitcoin as a hedge against inflation and traditional financial systems, believed he was dealing with what he called "financial royalty" - sophisticated international investors and institutions. The businessman, whose net worth exceeds $13 billion, thought he had secured a lucrative financial arrangement that aligned with his crypto-forward investment philosophy. ### The Unraveling of a Complex Scheme Instead of the promised returns, Salinas discovered he had become entangled in what court documents describe as an **elaborate international fraud scheme**. The case has revealed: - **Complex financial instruments** that were misrepresented to the billionaire - **False claims of institutional backing** from reputable financial entities - **International money movements** across multiple jurisdictions - **Documentation that appeared legitimate** but contained critical misrepresentations ### Legal Battles Across Borders The case has sparked **legal proceedings in multiple countries**, with Salinas pursuing recovery of his substantial losses. The billionaire's legal team has characterized the scheme as particularly sophisticated, designed to exploit the trust of high-net-worth individuals interested in alternative investments like cryptocurrency. ### Implications for Crypto Investors This case highlights the **risks facing even sophisticated investors** in the cryptocurrency and alternative investment space. Salinas, despite his financial acumen and experience with volatile markets, fell victim to a scheme that: - **Exploited the growing interest** in cryptocurrency and digital assets - **Leveraged the credibility** of traditional financial terminology and structures - **Targeted investors** looking beyond conventional investment vehicles ### The Ongoing Investigation Authorities in multiple countries are investigating the network behind what Salinas calls the "perfect fraud." The case has drawn attention to the **regulatory gaps** in international finance and the challenges of pursuing complex fraud cases across jurisdictions. Salinas continues to be a vocal advocate for Bitcoin, recently stating that he keeps the majority of his liquid assets in the cryptocurrency, but this experience has added a cautionary note to his public commentary about investment risks.]]></description> <author>contact@bitcointoday.app (BitcoinToday.app)</author> <category>fraud</category> <category>billionaire</category> <category>legal</category> <category>investment</category> <category>crypto</category> <enclosure url="https://images.ft.com/v3/image/raw/https%3A%2F%2Fd1e00ek4ebabms.cloudfront.net%2Fproduction%2Fab264835-865d-4382-be8b-be9f97482aff.jpg?source=next-barrier-page" length="0" type="image/jpg"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Bitcoin's 'Going to Zero' Searches Skyrocket as Market Plunges into 'Extreme Fear' Territory]]></title> <link>https://www.bitcointoday.app/article/bitcoins-going-to-zero-searches-skyrocket-as-market-plunges-into-extreme-fear-territory</link> <guid>bitcoins-going-to-zero-searches-skyrocket-as-market-plunges-into-extreme-fear-territory</guid> <pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 21:01:08 GMT</pubDate> <description><![CDATA[## Bitcoin's Recent Plunge Sparks Panic Searches Bitcoin's recent price decline has triggered a wave of concern among investors, with **Google Trends data** showing a significant spike in searches for terms like **'Bitcoin going to zero'** and **'Is Bitcoin dead?'** These queries have reached their highest levels since 2022, reflecting growing anxiety in the crypto market. ## Market Sentiment Hits 'Extreme Fear' The **Crypto Fear and Greed Index**, which analyzes market sentiment using variables like volatility and social media activity, recently hit a score of 5—matching its lowest-ever mark from 2019. This indicates the market is in **'Extreme Fear'** territory, a stark contrast to higher scores that typically signal greed and rising prices. ## Price Predictions and Expert Analysis As of Thursday afternoon, Bitcoin was trading around **$66,561**, down approximately **47%** from its October all-time high of $126,080. Predictors on platforms like **Myriad Markets** and **Polymarket** are leaning bearish: - Myriad Markets gives about **64% odds** that Bitcoin will 'dump' to $55,000 before pumping to $84,000. - Polymarket traders are even more confident, with **68% odds** that BTC will hit $60,000 before reaching $80,000. - On Kalshi, predictors estimate a **36% chance** that Bitcoin will trade below $40,000 this year. Despite the pessimism, experts don't foresee Bitcoin hitting zero. **Standard Chartered** analysis suggests a potential drop to **$50,000** before a rebound to all-time highs. Similarly, **CryptoQuant analysts** have identified **$55,000** as Bitcoin's 'ultimate bear market bottom,' a level that may serve as a consolidation point before recovery. ## Undeterred Advocates and Continued Accumulation Prominent Bitcoin supporters remain steadfast. **Michael Saylor**, co-founder and Executive Chairman of **MicroStrategy**, continues to advocate for Bitcoin accumulation, stating the firm will buy Bitcoin **'every quarter, forever.'** MicroStrategy's Bitcoin holdings are valued at approximately **$47 billion**, underscoring long-term confidence despite recent losses. Saylor addressed the 'going to zero' fears directly: **'If you think it's going to zero, then we'll deal with that. But I don't think it's going to zero.'** ## Current Market Snapshot Bitcoin is down **0.6%** in the last 24 hours, highlighting ongoing volatility. The combination of rising panic searches, extreme fear sentiment, and mixed expert predictions paints a complex picture for Bitcoin's near-term trajectory.]]></description> <author>contact@bitcointoday.app (BitcoinToday.app)</author> <category>bitcoin</category> <category>marketsentiment</category> <category>fearandgreed</category> <category>priceanalysis</category> <category>googletrends</category> <enclosure url="https://cdn.decrypt.co/resize/1024/height/512/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/bitcoin-crack-decrypt-style-gID_7.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Bitcoin's $40K Put Option Surges as Second-Largest Bet Ahead of February Expiry - What This Means for BTC]]></title> <link>https://www.bitcointoday.app/article/bitcoins-40k-put-option-surges-as-second-largest-bet-ahead-of-february-expiry-what-this-means-for-btc</link> <guid>bitcoins-40k-put-option-surges-as-second-largest-bet-ahead-of-february-expiry-what-this-means-for-btc</guid> <pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:01:07 GMT</pubDate> <description><![CDATA[## Bitcoin's $40,000 Put Option Emerges as Second-Largest Bet Ahead of February Expiry The **$40,000 put option** has become one of the most significant positions in Bitcoin's market ahead of the **February 27 expiry**, highlighting strong demand for **downside protection** following a significant selloff. ### Understanding Options and Their Role Options are derivatives that give holders the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell Bitcoin at a predetermined price before expiry. **Put options** act as insurance against price declines, paying out if BTC falls below a set strike price. ### Market Positioning and Key Data The **$40,000 put** is now the **second-largest strike by open interest**, with approximately **$490 million in notional value** tied to that level. This underscores the appetite for **deep tail-risk hedges** as Bitcoin has declined by up to **50% from its October highs** and is currently trading around **$66,000**. **Data from Deribit**, the Dubai-based exchange owned by Coinbase, reveals that roughly **$7.3 billion in Bitcoin options notional value** is set to expire at the end of the month. ### Max Pain and Market Dynamics Meanwhile, **$566 million sits at the $75,000 strike**, which also represents the **max pain level**. Max pain refers to the price at which the greatest number of options expire worthless, minimizing payouts to buyers. With the spot price trading below $75,000, a move higher into expiry could reduce losses for call sellers. ### Call vs. Put Ratio and Market Sentiment Although **calls outweigh puts overall** (63,547 call contracts versus 45,914 puts), positioning is not purely bullish. The **put-to-call ratio of 0.72** indicates that upside bets still dominate, but the concentration of sizable put open interest at lower strikes highlights clear demand for **downside insurance**. Traders are maintaining exposure to a potential rebound while simultaneously **hedging against the risk of another sharp decline**.]]></description> <author>contact@bitcointoday.app (BitcoinToday.app)</author> <category>bitcoin</category> <category>options</category> <category>deribit</category> <category>marketanalysis</category> <category>hedging</category> <enclosure url="https://cdn.sanity.io/images/s3y3vcno/production/83a81552dfb638b67395b881fc53c29e77c89e4b-2400x1200.png?auto=format&w=960&h=540&crop=focalpoint&fit=clip&q=75&fm=jpg" length="0" type="image/png"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Bitcoin's Critical $70K Breakdown: Is This the Start of a Major Correction?]]></title> <link>https://www.bitcointoday.app/article/bitcoins-critical-70k-breakdown-is-this-the-start-of-a-major-correction</link> <guid>bitcoins-critical-70k-breakdown-is-this-the-start-of-a-major-correction</guid> <pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:01:26 GMT</pubDate> <description><![CDATA[## Bitcoin's Technical Breakdown Sparks Market Concerns Bitcoin has fallen back below the crucial **$70,000 level**, with its brief attempt to reclaim this threshold on Monday being met with strong selling pressure that pushed prices toward **$67,000**. As of early Wednesday trading, BTC was hovering near $68,000, now sitting below what had previously served as short-term support. ### Why This Technical Shift Matters The **$68,000–$70,000 range** had functioned as a solid floor throughout the first half of February. Losing this critical support zone significantly increases the risk that future rallies will be sold rather than bought. A clean break below **$67,000** would put **$65,000** and potentially even **$60,000** back in focus for traders. ### Broader Market Weakness Emerges Major cryptocurrencies including **Bitcoin, Ethereum, and BNB** have all declined by as much as **3% over the past seven days**. Meanwhile, some smaller tokens like **Zcash's ZEC** and **Cosmos' ATOM** have posted gains of up to **20%** during the same period. Historically, when major cryptocurrencies lag, the rest of the market struggles to sustain upward momentum. Alex Kuptsikevich, chief market analyst at FxPro, warned in an email: "**The decline of the largest coins is an ominous sign for smaller ones**, as it may soon pull them down with it at an accelerated pace." ### On-Chain Analysis Points to Continued Stress On-chain analysts at **CryptoQuant** indicate that the market has entered a stress phase but hasn't yet seen the kind of heavy loss realization that typically marks a definitive cycle bottom. This suggests the current unwind may not be finished. ### Additional Market Concerns **Quantum computing fears** have resurfaced in market conversations, with some investors questioning long-term cryptographic risks while developers push back on timelines that place meaningful threats decades away. Meanwhile, **Blockstream CEO Adam Back** criticized a proposed **BIP-110 update** aimed at reducing spam on the Bitcoin network, arguing it could create new reputational risks by changing rules around transaction allowances. ### Institutional Flows Show Shifts Harvard's endowment cut more than **20% of its bitcoin ETF exposure** in the fourth quarter, though it remains the fund's largest public crypto position. ### The Technical Battle Ahead For Bitcoin, the technical battle remains front and center. **Reclaiming $70,000** would reset momentum, while **failing again** would likely lead the market to price in a deeper retracement. Outside the crypto sphere, Asian equities advanced in thin Lunar New Year trading, with the MSCI Asia Pacific Index rising 0.6% led by gains in Japan, while US futures edged higher after recent AI-related turbulence cooled.]]></description> <author>contact@bitcointoday.app (BitcoinToday.app)</author> <category>bitcoin</category> <category>technicalanalysis</category> <category>marketcorrection</category> <category>supportlevels</category> <category>cryptomarkets</category> <enclosure url="https://cdn.sanity.io/images/s3y3vcno/production/4722d607cb2e4cdb817279a91e26987ef210849e-1920x1080.jpg?auto=format&w=960&h=540&crop=focalpoint&fit=clip&q=75&fm=jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Meta's $65 Million Political Gamble: How Big Tech Is Fighting to Control AI's Future]]></title> <link>https://www.bitcointoday.app/article/metas-65-million-political-gamble-how-big-tech-is-fighting-to-control-ais-future</link> <guid>metas-65-million-political-gamble-how-big-tech-is-fighting-to-control-ais-future</guid> <pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 21:01:08 GMT</pubDate> <description>< *Meta is quietly supporting two new super PACs as it aims to influence the regulatory environment for artificial intelligence.* The company's shift from cautious political engagement to aggressive spending reflects growing anxiety about **state-level regulations** that could impact AI development. While Meta has historically focused on federal politics, this move into state elections signals a recognition that the most immediate regulatory threats may come from state legislatures. This investment comes at a time when artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly central to Meta's business strategy, with the company developing AI systems for content moderation, advertising optimization, and new product development. The **$65 million commitment** dwarfs previous political spending by the tech giant and indicates how seriously Meta views the regulatory landscape for AI.]]></description> <author>contact@bitcointoday.app (BitcoinToday.app)</author> <category>meta</category> <category>ai</category> <category>politics</category> <category>regulation</category> <category>elections</category> <enclosure url="https://static01.nyt.com/images/2026/02/18/multimedia/18biz-meta-pacs-tgck/18biz-meta-pacs-tgck-facebookJumbo.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/> </item> </channel> </rss>