GD Culture Group (GDC) obtained approval to liquidate a portion of its Bitcoin treasury to finance share repurchases. The company holds the 15th‑largest BTC position, approximately 7,500 coins, which have declined 41% in value. Following the announcement, GDC’s share price climbed 24%. Bitcoin was trading around $68,200.
A recent study by River, a financial‑services firm that focuses on bitcoin, estimates that 23 sovereign nations now hold the cryptocurrency, indicating a clear move from a fringe asset toward a component of national balance sheets. The report shows that almost two dozen countries are adding bitcoin to their reserves, signaling expanding nation‑state adoption and confirming that the digital asset is no longer marginal.
Mid‑size to large Cardano wallets (100 K–100 M ADA) added about 819 million ADA in the last six months, roughly 1.6 % of total supply. Their holdings rose from 24.54 billion to 25.35 billion tokens, increasing their share of circulating ADA from 66.84 % to 68.44 %. At current prices this represents roughly $213.9 million of net purchases. The data, released by Santiment, shows sustained confidence despite the market slump. During the same period ADA fell from $0.90 to $0.26, a drop of more than 70 %. While retail sentiment weakened, large‑balance wallets treated the correction as a buying opportunity. This behavior mirrors past cycles where whales accumulate in bearish phases and sell on optimism. The divergence between price and whale activity highlights a longer‑term outlook among major holders. Analysts on The Moon Show suggest Cardano could rebound if broader crypto markets recover, citing the $0.27–$0.29 support zone as a potential catalyst. Maintaining stability near this level might trigger an upward move similar to earlier cycles. Conversely, a break below $0.27 could extend the downtrend. Overall, the continued whale accumulation signals measured confidence in Cardano’s longer‑term prospects.
Bitcoin’s weekly RSI has slipped to about 15.6, the lowest reading since 2016. Only the November‑December 2018 and June‑July 2022 periods recorded lower values during sharp downturns. The drop signals extremely weak momentum, approaching oversold territory. Despite the weak RSI, Bitcoin is trading above its 200‑week moving average, roughly $58,500. It stays below shorter‑term weekly averages, highlighting short‑term pressure. The 200‑week line offers a nearby anchor for longer‑term buyers. Analyst Rekt Fencer argues the record high before the halving broke the traditional halving‑based cycle model. He forecasts the upcoming cycle will contract to a 700‑800‑day window, not the longer spans seen before. This adjustment places the likely cycle low around July‑August, comparable to the deep pullback zone of the previous cycle.
On‑chain analysis highlighted by the X account Lookonchain indicates that Vitalik Buterin, a co‑founder of Ethereum, has been decreasing his Ethereum balance. The discussion emerges after ether briefly dropped below the $2,000 level earlier this morning, only to recover by the afternoon. While Buterin’s recent ETH transfers generate speculation, the available data stops short of providing full verification.
Arkham flagged a series of large ETH swaps tied to a Gnosis Safe proxy linked to Vitalik Buterin. The transactions occurred in short bursts over several hours, each routed through CoW Protocol’s settlement address. The activity involved moving ether into stablecoins rather than other volatile assets. Each leg exchanged 23‑45 WETH for stablecoins such as USDTB, GHO and PYUSD, valued between $43k and $84k. Cumulatively, the swaps totaled nearly $800 k worth of ETH. CoW Protocol split the orders to limit price impact, and the use of a multisig safe suggests treasury‑style management. While the swaps had no obvious immediate effect, ETH hovered around $1,915, rebounding from a higher‑timeframe support zone. Chart analysis shows a double‑bottom formation that broke the short‑term downtrend line inside a descending channel. The move places ETH back near its prior consolidation range, easing downside pressure after a prolonged choppy session.
XRP remained confined to a tight trading band on Wednesday, indicating continued weakness after a volatile week.
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Michael Saylor of Strategy downplayed concerns about a potential quantum computing breakthrough while speaking on Natalie Brunell’s Coin Stories podcast.
The Stablecoin Supply Ratio fell to 9.36, a level usually tied to strong buying power. Analyst Axel Adler Jr. says the drop stems from capital exiting Bitcoin, not from stablecoin accumulation. Both Bitcoin’s market cap and USDT supply contracted, turning the SSR into a false bullish cue. USDT’s market cap peaked at $187.2 bn on Dec 30, 2025, then slipped to $183.6 bn, losing $3.6 bn in 60 days. The 30‑day USDT change has been negative for 34 straight days, eroding the SSR’s meaning. Meanwhile, the Estimated Leverage Ratio stayed flat around 0.219, indicating speculative risk is neither growing nor shrinking. Bitcoin briefly slipped below $63 k before rebounding to $65.4 k, marking a 25% drop in the past month. Older supply now makes up about 46% of circulating coins, showing many investors hold losses from the 2025 peak. Adler warns a genuine reversal requires sustained USDT inflows and a rising ELR; until then, the low SSR reflects capital outflows, not buying opportunities.
XRP is testing a level near $1.47 that has served as descending resistance since 2018. The retest follows a breakout and acts as a confirmation test. Strong volume will decide if the level holds. The seven‑year trendline has capped every rally after XRP’s 2018 peak. Holding it validates the breakout and often precedes a macro uptrend. Logarithmic charts add weight to such long‑term levels. If XRP stays above $1.47, analysts expect a bullish expansion. A clear break could push price to multi‑year support near $0.50. That zone usually accumulates positions before a next rise. Short‑term moves are driven by sentiment, regulation and institutional flow, but long‑term structure dominates. This decision point may define XRP’s next macro cycle. Disclaimer: content is informational, not financial advice.
A different treasury firm may reverse its plan to amass cryptocurrency. GD Culture is considering Bitcoin sales as a means to elevate its stock price.
Short‑term Bitcoin holders are experiencing the largest unrealized losses on record, with most of the hit borne by retail participants. At the same time, large‑scale owners are adding to their positions, while smaller investors are cashing out, illustrating a typical market correction. The trend highlights a divergence between institutional accumulation and retail disinvestment. Continue reading: Short‑Term Bitcoin Holders Face Deepest Losses of the Market Cycle. The article originally appeared on COINTURK NEWS.
Hut 8 reported a Q4 loss of $279.7 million. Despite the deficit, the company maintains a reserve of 13.696 BTC and has secured a partnership with Google focused on artificial intelligence. Bitcoin advanced 7.19 % to reach $68,930. The rise lifted mining equities, particularly those gaining momentum through AI‑related initiatives.
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Recent alerts that AI will become a weapon for foreign adversaries clash with new data. State‑backed groups are mostly using the same publicly available tools as ordinary users and face similar limitations. Their operations rely on basic functions such as web searches, translation, and code assistance rather than novel AI exploits. OpenAI exposed a Chinese influence campaign after an official used ChatGPT as a personal diary. The operator documented a harassment network that forged court documents, created fake obituaries and attempted to impersonate U.S. immigration officers to intimidate dissidents. OpenAI matched the diary entries to real‑world posts and banned the account. A joint Microsoft‑OpenAI report identified Russian, North Korean, Iranian and Chinese actors experimenting with large language models for simple tasks. Five state‑linked accounts were closed after using the services for information gathering and code debugging. No large‑scale attacks or novel AI‑driven exploits have been observed so far. The gap between feared AI weaponization and actual use fuels the U.S.–China tech rivalry. The Pentagon has pressured contractors to strip safety features, while Microsoft proposes principles to detect and block abusive users. Ongoing regulation aims to balance innovation with security against nation‑state and criminal misuse.
Dogecoin jumped over 12% in 24 h, breaking the $0.10 psychological barrier and reaching about $0.1038. A wave of short liquidations erased $1.57 million within an hour, while long liquidations were only $119,640. The rapid closures indicate over‑leveraged shorts were caught off‑guard as buying pressure surged. The rally behaved like a classic short squeeze: rising prices forced leveraged shorts to cover, adding further demand. In 24 h total liquidations hit $5.14 million, with $4.09 million coming from shorts. Dogecoin’s retail‑heavy, high‑leverage market makes such clustered unwindings common. Despite the gain, DOGE still sits below key descending resistance levels on the daily chart, so a true trend reversal is unproven. Breaking and holding above these zones would be needed for sustained upside. Nonetheless, clearing $0.10 may shift retail sentiment and attract new buyers.
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. issued its Q4 2025 earnings presentation. CTEEP – Companhia de Transmissão de Energia Elétrica Paulista S.A. (CTPTY) released a Q4 2025 earnings call transcript, as did Luxfer Holdings PLC (LXFR). APi Group set a target of $10 billion in revenue by 2028, highlighting accelerated data‑center growth and margin‑boosting initiatives. Samsung showcased its Galaxy S26 series and Galaxy Buds 4 at a recent event, timing the reveal ahead of Apple’s upcoming launch.
Bitcoin posted a steep V‑shaped rally on Wednesday, climbing back to the $69,500 mark and causing the liquidation of over $473 million in short positions.
Ethereum is approaching a pivotal structural turning point as its price tightens around the critical $1,800 support level.
Schiff says Bitcoin has lost over 66% of its value when measured in gold since its November 2021 peak. One Bitcoin fell from buying about 34.5 oz of gold to only 12 oz today, a 64% drop. A $10,000 Bitcoin buy then would be roughly $9,100 now, while the same gold investment would exceed $27,000. Critics note Bitcoin behaves more like a volatile tech stock than a safe‑haven, prompting investors to favor actual gold in risk‑off periods. CNBC’s Ran Neuner argues the store‑of‑value case for Bitcoin is now under serious scrutiny. This undermines the long‑standing “digital gold” narrative. Proponents point to Bitcoin’s 320% rally from its $15,000 low in late 2023, outpacing gold’s 150% gain, and call the dip a normal cycle correction. They argue Bitcoin’s volatility is inherent to its boom‑and‑bust pattern driven by halvings and sentiment. Schiff, however, remains unconvinced.
Bitcoin surged past $69,500, lifting altcoins into double‑digit gains. Even with the rally, investors remain cautious about further upside. Analysts highlight geopolitical tensions and upcoming macroeconomic data as major risk factors. The piece titled “Bitcoin Surge Fuels Double‑Digit Altcoin Gains as Traders Eye Key Risks” was first published on COINTURK NEWS.
On Wednesday, investors saw a broad relief rally that erased a 48‑hour sell‑off caused by concerns over tariffs. The digital‑asset sector reversed sharply on Wednesday, 25 February 2026, ending a steep decline that had pushed Bitcoin under the $63,000 support level only a day earlier. By 1:40 p.m., the market had reached its peak.
Bitcoin buyers drove the price toward $70,000, and Ethereum reclaimed the $2,000 level after a significant boost in investor sentiment. The lingering question is whether these gains will endure.
