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At Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona, March 2-4, Veea will demonstrate a first-of-a-kind Plug-and-Play 5G FWA with AI-Enhanced Cybersecurity and Value-added Services March 01, 2026 18:30 ET  | Source: Veea Inc.

BARCELONA, Spain, March 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Veea Inc. (“Veea”), a leading-edge supplier of managed networking and secure multiaccess edge computing platform products and solutions, today announced the planned launch of Veea SecureConnect™ service by Telcel in Mexico this week. Veea SecureConnect, being demonstrated at Mobile World Congress, is expected to be offered over a 5G network with one of the broadest coverages in Mexico. Veea SecureConnect is targeted to businesses and enterprises such as pharmacies, branch offices, clinics, medical and dental offices, retailers, QSRs, restaurants, gyms, warehouses, travel agencies, SOHO users, professional services companies, and ideally suited for multi-site operations.

Veea SecureConnect represents a next-generation approach to delivering ultra-reliable 5G-based fixed wireless access integrated with enterprise-grade AI-driven cybersecurity and value-added services in one palm-sized product, without the complexity or cost of traditional IT deployments. The launch of Veea SecureConnect addresses a critical need for an enterprise-grade cybersecurity solution at an affordable price point with streamlined maintenance, incorporating real-time monitoring, reporting and alerts.

A new paradigm of business connectivity with cybersecurity

Mexico is experiencing rapid digital transformation—but the cyberthreat landscape is evolving even faster. Recent independent industry reports highlight the scale and urgency of the cybersecurity challenge:

According to World Economic Forum, Mexico was hit by more than 324 billion attempted cyber-attacks in 2024, and 43% of attacks targeted small businesses. On average, Mexican small businesses lose up to US$155,000 per cyber incident, without considering reputational damage, penalties or loss of critical information. According to Mexico Business News, there were 40.6 billion cyberattack attempts in Mexico in the first half of 2025, many of which were linked to automated AI-enhanced threats. The SoSafe Cybercrime Trends 2025 report states that, globally, 87% of organizations have been targeted by an AI cyberattack in the last year. Security experts anticipate a rapid increase in AI-driven threats through 2028 and 98% of cybersecurity professionals are implementing AI or plan to do so. Despite these risks, millions of businesses and branch offices still rely on legacy routers, basic firewalls, or basic security apps on staff’s devices, leaving their servers, POS, payment terminals, IoT endpoints and other devices most vulnerable to cyberattacks, downtime and ransomware.

The Veea SecureConnect platform product has been engineered to replace fragmented modems, firewalls, and primitive integration and installation typically deployed by businesses. It delivers a highly differentiated cloud-managed / edge-executed enterprise-grade AI-driven cybersecurity solution and simplifies identity management, access control, and highly secure multi-site connectivity with minimal configuration management and administration. By fully unifying networking and security into a single edge device, we believe it enables a full-featured, highly simplified, Next Generation Firewall (“NGFW”) offered as NGFW-as-a-Service (“NGFWaaS”).

Along with enhanced security, SecureConnect CPE incorporates an advance enterprise-grade virtual router with a simplified SD-WAN and Wi-Fi 6 mesh networking. It supports an always-on dual concurrent WAN broadband capability over 5G and wireline, as primary or failover with load balancing, with a 5G module that offers both a physical SIM and multiple eSIMs. Additionally, as first-of-a-kind solution with optimized price/performance for businesses, it provides for VeeaCloud-based management of network devices and applications complemented by a mobile app for on-site installation and management by businesses—delivered via a compact device, smaller than a cube tissue box, that supports “plug-and-play” deployments for business operation in less than 30 minutes.

Veea SecureConnect’s edge computing capabilities enable optional IoT applications, including surveillance cameras with NVR for physical security, with optional AI-acceleration for inferencing, and integrated IoT gateway, with up to 2 TB of on-device storage, for a variety of sensory-based use cases. At set up, SecureConnect automatically creates LAN micro-segments, and with its on-site device discovery it facilitates formation of user group profiles such as for staff devices (assigned to a Common Profile), trusted devices such as POS and payment terminals facilitating PCI DSS compliance (assigned to a Secure Profile), and guest Wi-Fi (assigned to a Guest Profile).

“Veea SecureConnect’s cloud- and locally-managed solution is designed specifically for MNOs, MVNOs, MSPs and other service providers to offer enterprise-grade cybersecurity cost-competitively, while creating new opportunities for value-added services and significant ARPU expansion with the ability to provide for enterprise-specific service enhancements,” said Allen Salmasi, co-founder and CEO of Veea Inc. “After two years of rigorous testing, homologations, network integrations, and proof-of-concept trials, we are proud to announce the commercial roll-out of the highly integrated SecureConnect platform solution by Telcel this week—setting a new industry benchmark for delivering AI-powered, cybersecure value-added services to businesses.”

Unique cybersecurity features

To address the widespread cybersecurity challenges, attacks must be avoided and stopped at the network level—not just on individual devices—because AI-driven threats are too varied and frequent for device-only defenses. A holistic, AI-powered view of all network and device activities (e.g., connections, traffic types, applications, endpoint devices, identities, behavior and others) is required to detect and prevent attacks to the fullest extent before they reach their targets.

Veea SecureConnect (i.e., Veea SecureConnect) offers real-time anomaly detection with machine learning and AI together with application and identity awareness, and policy-driven access to ensure only authorized users and devices can communicate with native Zero-Trust Network Access (“ZTNA”). Cloud-managed, AI-enforced policies at the edge are applied to the user-defined profiles, enabling real-time threat detection, automatic traffic isolation, and dynamic VPN tunnel creation—even for IoT devices without agents running on the endpoints. It provides a cloud-native Next-Gen VPN (NG-VPN) architecture that redefines identity, access, and security for distributed multi-site organizations with minimal administrative overhead. For those businesses with POS and payment systems, the solution facilitates PCI DSS-compliant deployments through discovery of devices and payment solutions installed at the point-of-sale that are “in-scope” and subject to PCI compliance.

Moreover, multi-site enterprises deploying Veea SecureConnect can extend the overall network security by employing Veea’s recently announced TerraFabric, a transformative control plane that enables organizations to automate distributed edge environments composed of multi-vendor heterogeneous networks as highly coordinated systems, that are managed and orchestrated collectively, rather than collections of individual devices or networks managed individually at each site. TerraFabric enhances the wide area network security with fleet orchestration, policy enforcement, and software lifecycle management to give operators the visibility and control they need to tightly manage the edge workloads, including AI workloads, at the edge safely, cost-effectively and at scale.

About Veea Inc.

Veea Inc. (NASDAQ: VEEA) is a global leader in AI-driven edge infrastructure. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York City, Veea’s platform integrates connectivity, computing, cybersecurity, storage and AI in a unified solution for edge deployments ranging from SMBs to enterprise campuses, smart industries and remote communities. With more than 123 patents in related technology domains, Veea has been recognized by Gartner for its edge computing innovation. For more information, visit veea.com.

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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - March 1, 2026) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Richtech Robotics Inc. (NASDAQ: RR) between January 27, 2026 and 12:00 PM ET on January 29, 2026, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important April 3, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline in the securities class action first filed by the Firm.

SO WHAT: If you purchased Richtech Robotics securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Richtech Robotics class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=51742 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than April 3, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved, at that time, the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Richtech claimed that it had a collaborative and commercial relationship with Microsoft when it did not; and (2) as a result, defendants' statements about Richtech's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

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Solana price is trading within $77 to $88 consolidation range.Daily new addresses rise 1.4 million, boosting engagement.Bollinger Bands squeeze signals imminent volatility breakout risk.Solana price has remained rangebound for nearly four weeks, trading within a tight horizontal structure. The altcoin has repeatedly tested both support and resistance without establishing a decisive trend. 

This prolonged consolidation has compressed volatility and placed investor behavior at the center of the next potential breakout.

Market conditions now present a two-sided scenario. A surge in demand could trigger a sharp upward move. Conversely, weakening conviction may push SOL toward lower support levels. 

Solana Holders Need To Hold OnOn-chain data shows that new Solana addresses are rising again. Increased network onboarding signals renewed interest in the ecosystem. Fresh participants typically introduce additional liquidity, which can support price stability and breakout attempts.

Over the past 12 days, daily new addresses have increased by 1.4 million, reaching 8.6 million. This expansion indicates improving engagement across the network. Growing user activity strengthens the fundamental case for Solana and could underpin a future price advance if sustained.

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Solana New Addresses. Source: GlassnodeThe HODLer net position change metric reveals continued resilience among long-term holders. While the pace of accumulation has slowed, the broader trend still reflects net positive positioning. Long-term conviction remains intact despite short-term volatility.

However, the moderation in buying momentum is notable. Persistent holding has helped keep the Solana price consolidated rather than declining sharply. If long-term holders shift from accumulation to distribution, downside pressure could intensify quickly and disrupt the current balance.

Solana HODLer Net Position Change. Source: GlassnodeSOL Price Breakout On The CardsSolana is trading at $85 at the time of writing, confined within a $77 to $88 range. Multiple breakout attempts have failed, reinforcing the strength of these boundaries. A decisive move beyond either level is likely to define short-term direction.

Bollinger Bands are converging, signaling a volatility squeeze. Such compression often precedes a significant price expansion. If bullish momentum aligns with the volatility release, SOL could breach $88 and target $97. A sustained move above $97 would place Solana back above $100, restoring broader optimism.

Solana Price Analysis. Source: TradingViewHowever, failure to attract sufficient buying pressure may result in continued range-bound movement. If long-term holders reduce exposure, the Solana price could revisit $77 support. A breakdown below that threshold would expose $67 as the next key level, invalidating the bullish thesis and reinforcing a bearish outlook.

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Leading bitcoin treasury company Strategy has increased the dividend on its STRC (“Stretch”) preferred stock, reinforcing its commitment to income-focused investors despite ongoing volatility in the crypto market. The company, led by Executive Chairman Michael Saylor, boosted the annualized payout by 25 basis points, bringing the dividend yield to 11.5%.

The move comes as bitcoin (BTC), recently priced around $65,620, continues to experience sharp price swings. Strategy’s common stock, MSTR, has struggled alongside the broader cryptocurrency market. MSTR closed February with its eighth straight monthly decline, dropping 14% as bitcoin fell nearly 20% during the same period. The parallel downturn highlights the close relationship between Strategy’s equity performance and bitcoin price movements, a key factor investors continue to monitor.

In contrast to MSTR’s volatility, STRC is designed to offer steady income and reduced price fluctuation. Strategy positions STRC as a short-duration, high-yield savings alternative tailored for investors seeking consistent monthly cash distributions. Since launching in July 2025, STRC has seen seven dividend increases, reflecting the company’s strategy of actively managing the payout to maintain price stability.

STRC is structured as a perpetual preferred stock that pays monthly dividends. Its rate is reset each month with the goal of keeping shares trading near their $100 par value while limiting volatility. Although STRC closed at $100 on Friday, it briefly traded below par during February’s crypto market downturn, prompting the latest dividend increase to support price stability.

As bitcoin news continues to influence market sentiment, Strategy’s dual approach—leveraging bitcoin exposure through MSTR while offering income stability through STRC—demonstrates a diversified capital strategy. Investors watching Michael Saylor and Strategy’s bitcoin holdings will likely view the dividend hike as a signal of confidence in the company’s long-term positioning within the digital asset ecosystem.

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TLDR: The Altcoin Season Index shows 24 out of 55 altcoins outperforming Bitcoin on a rolling 60-day basis. Altcoin bear markets historically last 7 to 11 months, while Bitcoin bear markets typically run closer to 12 months. Many altcoins have already dropped 80% to 90% from cycle highs, leaving less room to set new lows. The index measures relative performance, meaning altcoins are falling less than Bitcoin, not necessarily recovering yet. The Altcoin Season Index is rising, and the numbers behind it tell a specific story. At 24 out of 55 altcoins outperforming Bitcoin over a rolling 60-day period, the index sits just below the midpoint between Bitcoin season and altcoin season.

The direction from its recent low is upward. Understanding what the index actually measures helps explain why this reading matters in the current market environment.

What the Index Measures and Why the Current Reading Stands Out The Altcoin Season Index tracks relative performance, not absolute price movement. When more altcoins outperform Bitcoin over a 60-day window, the index rises.

That does not mean altcoins are going up in price. It means they are falling less than Bitcoin during the same period.

This distinction is critical for reading the current data correctly. Crypto markets remain under broad pressure, with fear at historically high levels. Yet the index has been climbing from its recent trough.

That combination points to altcoins holding ground better than Bitcoin, not staging independent recoveries.

Analyst Joao Wedson addressed this pattern directly in a recent post. He noted that altcoin bear markets historically last between 7 and 11 months, while Bitcoin bear markets run closer to 12 months.

The Altcoin Season Index continues to rise.

Yes, we know this bothers many Bitcoin maximalists.
We need to understand that the bear market cycle for altcoins is different from Bitcoin’s cycle.
Altcoin bear markets can last between 7 and 11 months, while Bitcoin’s typically lasts… https://t.co/agREJTmJWT pic.twitter.com/GZZxdgtEPg

— Joao Wedson (@joao_wedson) March 1, 2026

That shorter cycle duration means a portion of the altcoin market can complete its bear phase while Bitcoin is still declining. The index rising during Bitcoin weakness is consistent with that historical pattern.

The chart history of the index shows it can move from the neutral zone into altcoin season territory quickly. It can also reverse just as fast. The current reading reflects what is happening across the altcoin market right now, not what comes next.

The Floor Dynamic Behind the Data A second factor helps explain the index behavior. Many altcoins have already declined 80% to 90% or more from their cycle highs.

Assets that have fallen that far carry less downside risk in percentage terms, even if Bitcoin drops further. That arithmetic shapes how the index moves.

Wedson noted that two thirds of altcoins may not set new lows even if Bitcoin makes fresh cycle lows. That observation is not a bullish call.

It reflects the reality that deeply discounted assets have proportionally less room to fall further. The index rising during this period is partly a result of that floor dynamic playing out across the altcoin market.

During the middle phase of Bitcoin bear markets, history shows that many altcoins rally and outperform BTC. That mid-cycle divergence is visible in the current data.

The index moving upward while Bitcoin remains under pressure aligns with how this phase has unfolded in previous cycles.

Wedson also noted that altcoins can serve as a vehicle to accumulate more Bitcoin in this environment. Rotating through discounted altcoins that outperform Bitcoin can grow BTC holdings over time.

He acknowledged the strategy carries complexity for most investors, but the data behind the index supports the broader market dynamic he describes.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin said artificial intelligence could ramp up the network’s development roadmap while improving security standards.

Summary

Vitalik says AI could speed up Ethereum’s roadmap and delivery timelines. Half of AI gains should go toward stronger testing and formal verification. AI may help make near bug-free crypto code a realistic expectation. Responding to an experiment where someone “vibe-coded” Ethereum’s entire 2030 roadmap within weeks, Buterin wrote that “six months ago, even this was far outside the realm of possibility, and what matters is where the trend is going.”

Buterin personally tested AI coding by building an equivalent of his blog software within an hour using his laptop.

The Ethereum founder suggested taking half the speed gains from AI and applying them to security through more test cases, formal verification, and multiple implementations.

“People should be open to the possibility (not certainty! possibility) that the Ethereum roadmap will finish much faster than people expect, at a much higher standard of security than people expect.”

This is quite an impressive experiment. Vibe-coding the entire 2030 roadmap within weeks.

Obviously such a thing built in two weeks without even having the EIPs has massive caveats: almost certainly lots of critical bugs, and probably in some cases "stub" versions of a thing… https://t.co/ZlTg0r2hvI

— vitalik.eth (@VitalikButerin) February 28, 2026 AI enables formal verification of complex cryptographic proofs A collaborator of the Lean Ethereum project managed to AI-code a machine-verifiable proof of one of the most complex theorems that STARKs rely on for security.

The Lean Ethereum initiative aims to formally verify all components, with AI improving the ability to achieve that goal.

Buterin noted that simply generating a much larger body of test cases matters beyond formal verification.

The two-week roadmap experiment contained “massive caveats: almost certainly lots of critical bugs, and probably in some cases ‘stub’ versions of a thing where the AI did not even try making the full version.”

The right approach splits AI gains between speed and security improvements. “Do not assume that you’ll be able to put in a single prompt and get a highly-secure version out anytime soon; there WILL be lots of wrestling with bugs and inconsistencies between implementations,” Buterin warned.

Bug-free code could shift from idealistic delusion to basic expectation Buterin expressed excitement about the possibility that bug-free code, “long considered an idealistic delusion, will finally become first possible and then a basic expectation.” He framed this as necessary for trustlessness in crypto systems.

Total security remains impossible as it would require exact correspondence between lines of code and contents of the mind, which Buterin estimated at many terabytes of information.

Specific security claims can be made and verified in particular cases, cutting out over 99% of negative consequences from broken code.

The statement shows AI as a tool for both ramping up development timelines and raising security bars simultaneously.

Buterin’s framework suggests AI could remove that tradeoff by enabling thorough security verification at development speeds previously impossible.

Pi Coin Price Prediction: What To Expect In March 2026? Prefer us on Google

Pi Coin attempts recovery after forming new all-time low.Money Flow Index and CMF signal persistent capital outflows.Holding $0.1597 support critical to avoid deeper decline.Pi Coin price is attempting to recover after forming a new all-time low earlier this month. The altcoin has shown modest strength in recent sessions, holding above key short-term support. 

However, broader technical indicators and historical patterns suggest that Pi Coin’s price recovery may face significant resistance in March 2026.

While some investors anticipate stabilization, momentum indicators highlight persistent weakness. Past seasonal trends and current capital flows imply that Pi Coin could remain under pressure unless buying demand improves meaningfully.

Pi Coin’s Past Is BleakMarch has historically been volatile for Pi Coin. In March 2024, PI declined by 66.5%, marking its weakest monthly performance on record. That steep drop followed its initial launch phase, when early participants moved quickly to secure profits.

The sharp decline was largely driven by immediate post-launch distribution. Early miners and holders capitalized on newly available liquidity. Those specific launch-related dynamics do not fully apply today. However, the memory of extreme volatility still shapes investor caution entering March 2026.

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Pi Coin Price Performance. Source: CryptorankPI Holders Aren’t Too SupportiveThe Money Flow Index now signals renewed selling pressure. MFI has slipped below the neutral 50 mark, reflecting capital outflows rather than sustained inflows. This shift often precedes extended corrective phases when buyer conviction weakens.

Historically, whenever MFI dropped below neutral for PI, the price tended to decline until buying momentum returned. Current readings suggest that sellers remain active. Unless the indicator rebounds above 50, downside risks may continue to outweigh short-term recovery attempts.

Pi Coin MFI. Source: TradingViewThe Chaikin Money Flow indicator reinforces this cautious outlook. CMF has remained below the zero line for nearly three consecutive weeks. Persistent negative readings signal ongoing net outflows from Pi Coin.

These outflows indicate fading investor confidence. Reduced participation from new buyers compounds the issue. Without fresh capital entering the ecosystem, upward price movements may lack sustainability. Weak inflows often limit breakout potential and increase vulnerability to corrections.

Pi Coin CMF. Source: TradingViewPI Price May See a ReversalPi Coin price is trading at $0.1701 at the beginning of March, holding above an ascending trendline support. Immediate resistance sits at $0.1752. Despite this structure, technical indicators suggest that March may bring corrective pressure rather than sustained gains.

Quarterly performance adds another layer of concern. Following mixed results in January and February, Pi Coin is tracking a 16% loss for Q1 2026. Closing the quarter in negative territory could weigh on investor sentiment heading into Q2, especially if broader crypto market conditions remain cautious.

Pi Coin Price Quarterly Performance. Source: CryptorankIf selling pressure intensifies, Pi Coin may decline toward the $0.1597 support level. A breakdown below that threshold would likely expose $0.1502. Continued weakness could push the price closer to the all-time low of $0.1300, increasing downside risk in the near term.

Pi Coin Price Analysis. Source: TradingViewThe bearish thesis would be invalidated only if buyers regain control. A decisive breakout above $0.1752 would be the first signal of strength. Flipping $0.2002 into support would confirm renewed bullish momentum. Sustained inflows and improved sentiment would be required to support such a move and stabilize Pi Coin price action.

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TLDR: Binance received over 472 million XRP worth $652M, marking February’s largest single inflow period.  U.S.–Iran strikes launched after market close, leaving crypto directly exposed to the geopolitical shock.  XRP price has rolled back toward $1.44 after rallying above $3, with MACD and RSI turning bearish.  Open interest across exchanges contracted sharply, signaling leverage is being flushed rather than rebuilt. XRP selling pressure worth $650 million has emerged as U.S.–Iran tensions escalate sharply. Over the past week, large token inflows into Binance have raised red flags across the crypto market.

Geopolitical uncertainty has driven investors toward a more defensive posture, moving liquidity closer to the market.

Combined with weakening technical readings and shrinking derivatives activity, XRP now faces mounting headwinds that traders and analysts are watching closely.

Binance Inflows Surge as Geopolitical Shock Hits Crypto Markets The U.S.–Iran standoff intensified over the weekend when the first strikes launched shortly after traditional financial markets closed.

That timing left crypto markets directly exposed to the geopolitical shock without broader market support. Risk assets reacted almost immediately, and XRP was among the most visibly affected tokens.

On-chain analyst Darkfost reported that Binance received more than 472 million XRP over the past week alone. That volume translates to roughly $652 million worth of tokens flowing into the exchange.

Darkfost confirmed this marks the largest single inflow period recorded throughout the month of February.

🗞️ $650M XRP Selling pressure builds as U.S.–Iran tensions rise.

This week, the crypto market was marked by rising geopolitical tensions between the United States, Israel, and Iran.

The situation escalated further over the weekend, when the first strikes were launched shortly… pic.twitter.com/Wkr2fqtqPz

— Darkfost (@Darkfost_Coc) March 1, 2026

Large exchange inflows of this size typically reflect a defensive shift among token holders. When investors move tokens onto exchanges, it often signals a readiness to sell or at least position liquidity closer to active markets. Flows at this scale can create conditions for sudden selling waves that affect short-term price action.

Darkfost noted that it remains too early to confirm whether this activity marks the start of a broader distribution dynamic.

However, the analyst stressed the situation warrants close monitoring to determine if panic movements tied to geopolitical uncertainty will deepen further in the days ahead.

Technical Weakness and Derivatives Data Reinforce the Bearish Setup The $650 million inflow surge arrives against an already deteriorating technical backdrop for XRP. After rallying above $3 earlier this cycle, price has since rolled back toward the $1.44 zone.

Analyst DavidTheBuilder noted that the MACD has crossed lower, histogram bars remain red, and RSI has drifted toward the lower half of its range.

These readings stop short of signaling full capitulation. However, the aggressive upside energy that once powered XRP’s breakout has clearly faded. The current chart structure bears little resemblance to the euphoria phase that drove the earlier rally higher.

Derivatives data tells a similar story. Open interest across major exchanges spiked sharply during the rally, then contracted just as quickly as traders pulled risk off the table.

When open interest compresses while price trends lower, leverage is typically being flushed rather than built back up.

DavidTheBuilder pointed out that sustained positioning growth has not returned to the market. Strong trends require conviction behind them, and without open interest expanding alongside price, XRP’s path to recovery remains uncertain.

With geopolitical tensions still unresolved, market participants are keeping a close watch on whether conditions stabilize or worsen further.

Lighter reported that its upgraded liquidity pool system successfully limited ADL losses to a pre-determined threshold.

On February 26, Lighter, a decentralized crypto exchange, announced that its upgraded liquidity pool system successfully resisted a $50 million ARC perpetual long squeeze attempt.

This occurred after approximately 600 traders reversed a whale’s position, resulting in an $8.2 million loss, and the episode tested Lighter’s newly launched LLP Strategies, capping the downside risk for liquidity providers at just $75,000.

LLP Strategies Face First Stress Event In a February 17 post on X, Lighter announced changes to its LLP infrastructure, splitting liquidity into separate strategies for different market types, including RWAs. Risk, liquidations, and auto-deleveraging are now handled at the strategy level rather than across the entire pool.

That structure faced what the platform called its “first battle test” on February 26. According to Lighter, a trader had built a large long position in ARC perpetuals over several days, with around 600 other traders and market makers taking the short side and pushing total open interest to $50 million.

ARC perp trading was assigned to Strategy #7, a high-risk strategy with about $75,000 in allocated USDC. Lighter said this meant only that portion of LLP deposits could be exposed if auto-deleveraging occurred.

As ARC’s price fell around 6 p.m. ET on February 26, the large long position was first liquidated on the order book for roughly $2 million. Lighter said LLP was initially in profit on the position, but further downside depleted Strategy #7, triggering another ADL at 0.071123. In the end, the whale lost about $8.2 million, LLP lost its capped $75,000 allocation, and short traders who held their positions were profitable.

ARC Price Collapse The unwind left visible scars on the ARC price chart, with data from CoinGecko showing the token experienced a flash crash in the early hours of February 27, sliding from around $0.031 to $0.025 before recovering to $0.0348.

You may also like: DEXs Hit All-Time High of $419 Billion Volume Despite Market Corrections: CoinGecko At the time of writing, ARC, which powers the Ryzome agentic AI “app store,” was down over 9% in 24 hours and nearly 59% across seven days. The token has also lost more than 63% of its value in the past two weeks, as well as falling 42% over 30 days. It currently sits 95% below its January 2025 all-time high of $0.62, having shed nearly 88% off its price in the past year.

This turbulence matches up with observations from crypto commentator Simon Dedic, who noted that ARC’s value had dipped overnight by about 80% on volumes approaching $400 million, which was nearly ten times its fully diluted valuation.

Dedic pointed out that before dumping, the token had been “massively outperforming” despite a weak market, even suggesting it had been “heavily manipulated.”

The concerns raised by Dedic echo a broader industry debate about market integrity. Just last month, Base co-founder Jesse Pollak rejected the idea of behind-the-scenes manipulation, stating his team won’t coordinate or deploy capital to influence prices because markets “deserve to be free, open, and fair.”

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Bitcoin stays stuck. The world’s biggest cryptocurrency can’t break free from its $60,000 to $70,000 trading range, and BITmarkets thinks this sideways action could drag on for months.

The crypto research firm dropped a detailed report March 1st from their Kingstown headquarters, painting a pretty grim picture of where digital assets are headed. Bitcoin’s down 30% from last year’s highs, and other major coins like Ethereum, XRP and Solana are following the same boring pattern. Ali Daylami, who runs data analytics at BITmarkets, said the market’s basically entered what traders call a “crypto winter” – but not the kind we’ve seen before. “We’re not looking at massive crashes or wild swings anymore,” Daylami told reporters. “It’s just this grinding sideways movement that’s wearing everyone down.”

Things look different now.

The old crypto winters came from exchange hacks, regulatory crackdowns, or some major player going bust. But today’s stagnation stems from bigger economic forces that crypto can’t really control. International conflicts keep flaring up, trade wars are making investors nervous, and central banks worldwide are hiking rates to fight inflation.

Miners are getting squeezed hard. Energy costs shot up across most regions, and with Bitcoin prices stuck in neutral, profit margins keep shrinking. Some smaller mining operations already shut down, and bigger players are cutting back on expansion plans. “The math just doesn’t work for a lot of these guys right now,” said one industry source who didn’t want to be named.

But institutions aren’t panicking yet. Major hedge funds and corporate treasury departments are mostly holding their Bitcoin positions instead of dumping them. They’re playing the long game, betting that current economic headwinds will eventually pass.

Not everyone’s giving up.

Blockchain development keeps moving forward despite the price doldrums. Big banks are still rolling out tokenization projects, and payment companies are building new crypto infrastructure. The technology side of things remains pretty healthy, even if the trading action sucks.

Trading volumes tell the real story though. Daily Bitcoin volume is way down from the crazy days of 2021 and 2022, when retail traders were throwing money at anything with “coin” in the name. Now it’s mostly institutional players moving smaller amounts, and they’re being super careful about timing their trades. This follows earlier reporting on Solana DEX Trading Explodes Despite SOL.

The European Central Bank’s rate decisions hit crypto markets harder than expected. When traditional assets offer better risk-adjusted returns, money flows out of speculative plays like Bitcoin. And with inflation still running hot in major economies, central bankers aren’t backing down from their hawkish stance anytime soon.

Daylami’s team found some interesting patterns in the data. Established coins like Bitcoin and Ethereum are holding up better than smaller altcoins, which makes sense when investors get risk-averse. But even the big names can’t generate much excitement right now. “People are just waiting for something to change,” he said.

Exchanges aren’t complaining too much. Binance and Coinbase reported stable trading volumes in recent weeks, which gives them predictable revenue even if it’s not growing. The wild price swings that used to drive massive trading spikes also created operational headaches, so steady activity has some benefits.

Regulatory clarity keeps improving globally, but it’s not enough to spark a rally. The U.S. is working on comprehensive crypto rules that should drop later this year, and European frameworks are getting more defined. Still, traders want to see actual implementation before they start taking bigger risks again.

Market psychology plays a huge role here. Fear and uncertainty dominate short-term thinking, even when long-term fundamentals look solid. Retail investors who got burned in previous downturns are staying on the sidelines, and institutions are being extra cautious with risk management.

BITmarkets warns against fake websites trying to impersonate their platform. They’re seeing more scam attempts as market conditions stay tough, with fraudsters targeting desperate investors looking for quick gains. The company says always verify you’re on their official site before entering any personal information. This follows earlier reporting on Bitcoin Shorts Risk Major Squeeze as.

The full report runs over 50 pages and digs into technical analysis, market structure changes, and potential scenarios for the rest of 2026. Daylami thinks Bitcoin could break either direction once global economic conditions stabilize, but timing that shift is nearly impossible.

Energy prices remain a wild card for miners. If costs keep climbing, more operations will shut down, which could actually support Bitcoin prices by reducing supply. But if energy gets cheaper, mining competition will heat up again and pressure profit margins.

Crypto’s correlation with traditional markets has grown stronger over the past year. When stock markets sell off, Bitcoin usually follows, which limits its appeal as a hedge against broader economic problems. That relationship might weaken over time, but for now it’s keeping crypto tied to macro trends.

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Several major cryptocurrency exchanges have started implementing new fee structures to maintain profitability during this extended sideways period. Kraken reduced trading fees for high-volume institutional clients by 15% last month, while FTX introduced maker rebates to encourage market liquidity. These adjustments reflect how platforms are adapting their business models to survive prolonged low-volatility environments.

The stablecoin market has actually grown during Bitcoin’s stagnation, with USDC circulation increasing 8% since January as traders park funds in dollar-pegged assets. This trend suggests investors aren’t fleeing crypto entirely – they’re just waiting on the sidelines for clearer directional signals before committing capital to volatile assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum.

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Bitcoin (BTC) is relatively undervalued compared to gold and the global money supply, which could signal a price reversal, according to Samson Mow, the CEO of Bitcoin technology company Jan3.

“Bitcoin is about 24%-66% below its trend relative to gold's market cap or global money supply, while gold is overextended,” Mow said in a Saturday post on X.

Gold futures for April delivery closed Friday at $5,247.90; Tokenized gold PAX Gold USD was trading at the time of writing at $5,404.14.

Mow also cited Bitcoin’s Z-score, a metric that tracks how close the price of BTC is to its historic average. A Z-score of 0 indicates that the price is in line with the average, while a Z-score above 0 indicates that the price is moving above average levels.

The Z score of the Bitcoin-to-gold ratio. Source: TradingViewA score below 0 signals that the price is trading below the average. When the Z score of the Bitcoin-to-gold ratio drops below -2, Bitcoin has experienced “major” price rallies, Mow said. The Z score of the BTC-to-gold ratio is about -1.24 at the time of writing.

Data from TradingView shows that the metric dropped below -3 in November 2022, amid the collapse of crypto exchange FTX and the price of BTC rallied by over 150% over the next 12 months.

Earlier, a similar pattern played out during the Covid crash in March 2020, when the metric fell below -2 and Bitcoin reached a low of about $3,717. Bitcoin surged by over 300% in the following 12 months, and by November 2021, BTC reached what was then the all-time high of about $69,000. 

Bitcoin to crash to $50,000?The analysis from Mow is a contrarian view to other analysts, who forecast more pain ahead for the crypto market and a further drop in Bitcoin prices due to investor uncertainty and geopolitical tensions. 

The price of BTC may be headed toward $50,000, according to crypto market analysts, who say that price action may be mirroring the 2022 bear market.

Bitcoin fell by over 50% from peak to trough, to a low of $60,000, before staging a limited recovery to current levels of near $66,400 in the wake of this weekend’s developments in the Middle East.

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Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds have finally returned to positive territory after enduring five straight weeks of capital withdrawals. Flow data shows that the just-concluded week delivered a strong rebound in investor demand, although the late surge was not enough to fully repair the damage recorded earlier in February.

Investors Pour $787 Million Into Spot Bitcoin ETFs According to data from SoSoValue, Spot Bitcoin ETFs posted a combined $787.31 million in net inflows during the week, which was the first green weekly print after five consecutive weeks of outflows. The turnaround was mostly facilitated by three straight days of positive flows on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, which helped tip the balance back into positive territory.

Last week’s numbers and the change in momentum show that institutional and ETF-based investors chose last week to step back into Bitcoin after an extended period of consecutive outflows. However, despite the strong weekly performance, the entire monthly net flow still ended in red due to the depth of withdrawals that occurred earlier in the month. As such, February ultimately closed with a total net outflow of $206.52 million from Spot Bitcoin ETFs.

Spot Bitcoin Weekly Netflows. Source: SoSoValue

The resilience of ETF holders was also highlighted by crypto pundit Nate Geraci on the social media platform X. He noted that investors in Spot Bitcoin ETFs have largely maintained conviction during recent Bitcoin downturns. 

BTCUSD currently trading at $66,432. Chart: TradingView Geraci’s remarks described the recent withdrawals as modest in the broader context of the asset class’s overall growth. He pointed out that since Bitcoin reached its record high in early October, Spot Bitcoin ETFs have experienced about $6.5 billion in net outflows.

However, he also noted that this figure is small relative to the $55 billion that the funds have attracted since their launch in January 2024. He also referenced the over $1 billion in inflows from Tuesday to Thursday, which is another example of how quickly sentiment can change.

Spot Ethereum ETFs Follow The Recovery The rebound was not limited to Bitcoin-based funds. Spot Ethereum ETFs also recorded investor interest midweek, breaking what would have become a six-week streak of consecutive outflows.

For the week, Spot Ethereum ETFs finished with a net inflow of $80.46 million. Although smaller in scale compared to Bitcoin’s figures, the inflow is the first broader stabilization in crypto ETF sentiment.

Spot Ethereum Weekly Netflows. Source: SoSoValue

Taken together, the inflows into both Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs indicate that institutional appetite may be rebuilding after several weeks of consecutive withdrawals. Whether this is the beginning of a sustained recovery or a short-term relief bounce will also depend on broader market conditions and how current geopolitical tensions resolve in the weeks ahead.

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Circle generated $2.7 billion in FY25 revenue, posting 64% growth, as USDC adoption expanded globally.

Stablecoin issuer Circle reported sharp growth in USDC circulation and transaction activity in the fourth quarter of 2025, as revenue and operating profitability surged year-over-year.

USDC in circulation reached $75.3 billion at year-end, which is a 72% rise from a year earlier, while on-chain transaction volume climbed 247% to $11.9 trillion in Q4 alone.

Circle Revenue Climbs The company posted $770 million in total revenue and reserve income for the quarter ending December 31, 2025, a 77% increase compared to Q4 2024. Net income from continuing operations rose to $133 million, up $129 million year-over-year, while adjusted EBITDA jumped 412% to $167 million.

For the full fiscal year 2025, Circle recorded revenue and reserve income of $2.7 billion, which is a surge of 64% from 2024. However, the company reported a net loss of $70 million for the year, compared to net income of $157 million in FY24. The loss was primarily driven by $424 million in stock-based compensation tied to vesting conditions triggered by the company’s initial public offering.

Commenting on the financial results, Circle co-founder and CEO, Jeremy Allaire, said,

“USDC adoption continued to expand globally as more enterprises, developers, and public institutions integrated digital dollars into real-world payments, treasury, and onchain financial workflows. We saw strong engagement across our platform, meaningful progress toward launching Arc mainnet, continued growth in CPN TPV, and growing momentum for EURC and USYC.”

Beyond Financial Performance Regarding its infrastructure and payments initiatives, Circle’s Arc public testnet launched with more than 100 participants across the banking, capital markets, digital assets, payments, and technology sectors.

As of February 20, 2026, the testnet recorded nearly 100% uptime, half-second transaction finality, and a trailing 30-day daily average of 2.3 million transactions. Meanwhile, total transactions have surpassed 166 million since launch. The company said Arc remains on track for a mainnet launch this year.

You may also like: Report: Tether Blacklists 7,268 Wallets vs. Circle’s 372 Garlinghouse With ‘Huge News’ for Ripple: National Trust Bank Approval Secured Tether’s USDT Stablecoin Wins Multi-Chain Approval in Abu Dhabi Additionally, Circle’s Payments Network expanded to 55 enrolled financial institutions, with 74 under eligibility review, and reported $5.7 billion in annualized transaction volume based on trailing 30-day activity. The company also cited partnerships with Visa, Intuit, the Government of Bermuda, and Polymarket, and confirmed conditional approval from the US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to establish a national trust bank.

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The Strait of Hormuz is blocked, oil is soaring, and U.S. inflation is nearing 5%. Amid this chaos, Bitcoin holds strong at $67,000.

This weekend, market watchers are fixated on a sizable whale on Hyperliquid who opened a $42 million long position on bitcoin using 40x leverage. It's a high-wire act with no safety net, as a slip below $65,400 would trigger a full liquidation of the bet.

Mat Ishbia, President and CEO of UWM Holdings Corporation (UWMC 3.08%), executed open-market sales totaling 1,265,748 shares via indirect holdings on Feb. 3 and Feb. 4, 2026, as disclosed in the SEC Form 4 filing. 

Transaction summaryMetricValueShares sold1,265,748Shares sold (indirect)1,265,748Transaction value$6.5 millionPost-transaction shares (direct)279,989Post-transaction shares (indirect)5,590,895Post-transaction value (direct ownership)$1.43 millionTransaction and post-transaction values based on SEC Form 4 weighted average purchase price of $5.13 on Feb. 4, 2026.

Key questionsHow does the size of this transaction compare to Mat Ishbia's typical sell trades?
The 1,265,748 shares sold are below the recent median sell size of 1,789,068 shares, so this isn’t as large a sale compared to recent previous ones. What is the significance of the indirect ownership structure in this transaction?
All shares were sold from SFS Corp, an entity fully controlled by Ishbia, with footnotes confirming his complete authority over voting and disposition; no direct holdings were affected in this trade. Company overviewMetricValueRevenue (TTM)$3.46 billionNet income (TTM)$27.38 millionDividend yield9.07%1-year price change (as of Feb. 28, 2026)-28.87%

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Company snapshot UWM Holdings Corporation is a leading wholesale mortgage lender in the United States, focusing on residential loan origination, sale, and servicing mortgages. It serves independent mortgage brokers and correspondents, targeting a broad base of homebuyers and refinancing customers.

What this transaction means for investorsIshbia has been selling shares indirectly quite frequently since December 2025, when he started off the month with 9.85 million indirect shares, and with this Feb. 4 filing in 2026, he’s left with nearly half that.

While there is no clear reason for Ishbiai’s share sale, it should be noted that the stock has underperformed in the previous two years. UWM's stock has been operating at a year-over-year loss in recent months, and it fell approximately 25% for the entire year of 2025.

What UWM Holdings can look forward to is its recent strong Q4 FY 2025 earnings report on Feb. 25, 2026. After a rough Q3 earnings report, it bounced back with over a billion dollars in revenue, the first time it reached a billion since Q1 2021. The Q4 revenue was a 300% year-over-year (YoY) increase from the previous year’s quarter.

The company is also finalizing its acquisition of Two Harbors Investment Corp. (TWO 2.27%),  a real estate investment trust (REIT). The merger was announced on Dec. 17 and is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2026. The merger helps grow UWM’s servicing portfolio and can be a significant factor for its efficiency in the real estate market.

With a recent strong earnings report and an ideal acquisition soon to be finalized, UWM’s share prices could make a turn for the better. But when looking at long-term performance, the stock still has a long way to go.

Adé Hennis has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

Eric Bach, a former top employee at Lucid Group (LCID 5.48%), sold millions of dollars of Lucid stock in recent months. Previously, Bach served as senior vice president of product and chief engineer for the company.

An early February report noted two recent stock sales by Bach. One transaction totaled $2.8 million, with another totaling nearly $1.2 million.

The most obvious reason for the sales would seem to be that Bach left the company last November. No longer an employee, Bach likely isn't as keen on maintaining ownership. We don't know why Bach sold shares, but there are reasons any shareholder might want to sell.

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Lucid stock faces a daunting 2026 Lucid stock has fallen by roughly 40% since early November, when the company announced Bach's departure. It's no surprise why. Back then, I was arguing that Lucid stock was overvalued.

I think the company's losses will likely force it to continue diluting shareholders. Since going public, Lucid has relied on share dilution to remain financially solvent. With no net profit expected in 2026, shareholders will likely continue to see their ownership stakes further diluted by additional stock sales.

Since its IPO, Lucid has increased its total shares outstanding by roughly 90%. Its stock price, meanwhile, has also slumped nearly 90% over that time period.

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Share dilution is an acceptable compromise if a business is expected to reach profitability. But I would be surprised if Lucid achieves that goal. As competitors Tesla and Rivian have proven, getting an affordable car model to market is critical in gaining the mass scale necessary for positive net profits. I simply don't see a viable path for it to get affordable models to market in 2026 or 2027.

Lucid is years behind the competition when it comes to launching a mass-market model. It even had trouble launching and scaling the sales of a low-volume luxury model last year.

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Here's the main issue for investors: Lucid has a market cap of $3.3 billion. Rivian, meanwhile, is valued above $15 billion, with Tesla's market cap hovering well above $1 trillion. Lucid's paltry valuation makes it difficult to sell enough stock to plug net losses without massively diluting shareholders.

In 2026, analysts expect Lucid to book heavy losses despite 80% expected sales growth. The company is still likely years away from profitability. So while the company's revenue may continue to climb, Lucid simply doesn't have the capital or stock price necessary to scale without heavy dilution -- enough dilution to more than offset any gains for ordinary shareholders.

We don't know why Bach is selling. He may just want to cut ties with his former employer. But from a sheer investment standpoint, I understand why Lucid shares may not present much value to him.

I'm just not confident that the company can succeed with scaling without overly diluting shareholders. The company does seemingly have a strong long-term financial backer in the form of Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund. That vehicle owns more than half of Lucid's outstanding shares. But what is best for Saudi Arabia long term may not be in the interests of minority investors.

Without a clear path to launching affordable models without raising significantly more cash at a rock-bottom valuation, I'm leaving this once-promising EV stock for others to figure out.

Ubisoft (UBSFY 7.25%) is a France-based video game publisher known for franchises including Assassin's Creed, Rainbow Six, and Far Cry. The company was once one of the most powerful players in the gaming industry, but it's suffered an incredible fall from grace.

I purchased shares of the company in 2022 amid the backdrop of an intensifying market for video game acquisitions. Early in January of that year, Take-Two announced that it would be acquiring mobile games publisher Zynga at a substantial premium. Soon after, Microsoft announced that it was buying Activision Blizzard -- once again at a substantial premium.

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In February 2022, Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot said that the company's board of directors was open to reviewing buyout offers if they arrived. In April, the company was reportedly attracting meaningful buyout interest. What happened next wound up being a disaster for shareholders.

Investors didn't see a benefit News hit in September 2022 that Chinese media conglomerate Tencent was increasing its stake in Ubisoft. The news initially prompted a significant pop for the French publisher's share price, but the devil was in the details. While initial reports stated that Tencent was investing 300 billion euros in Ubisoft, it turned out that the Chinese company was actually investing the money in a holding company for Ubisoft stock owned by Guillemot and his family.

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In other words, no shares of Ubisoft were actually purchased by Tencent on the open market in the transaction. Making matters worse, the deal came with additional stipulations. As part of the deal, Tencent was prevented from increasing its stake above the near-10% level it had already reached. The arrangement also gave Tencent the right of first refusal in the event that another suitor was interested in acquiring Ubisoft.

The deal effectively killed any outside interest in a potential acquisition of Ubisoft from other parties, and it only got worse from there. Subsequent years saw the company's most successful franchises fail to drive growth, and most of the company's other properties continued to lose relevance.

In March 2025, Ubisoft announced that it was spinning off its most successful franchises (Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, and Rainbow Six) into a new subsidiary -- Vantage Studios. Along with the news, the company also announced that Tencent had invested 1.16 billion euros to gain a 25% stake in the new business. While that investment seemingly valued Ubisoft's biggest properties, and therefore the company as a whole, at a substantial premium, it corresponded with another stretch of big sell-offs for the stock. Tencent had increased its share in Ubisoft's most valuable properties and circumvented its previous agreement not to increase its stake in the core company above 10%, and the gaming company's shares got hit hard despite a big capital injection and what looked like positive valuation news.

Today, Ubisoft has a market capitalization of just $647 million -- and the company's share price is down 90% since the beginning of 2022. Owning the stock was a costly reminder of the dangers that come with betting on buyouts -- and what can happen when management makes deals that run contrary to the interest of the broader shareholder base.

Keith Noonan has positions in Take-Two Interactive Software. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Microsoft, Take-Two Interactive Software, and Tencent. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

Nvidia (NVDA 4.43%) has produced jaw-dropping returns in recent years, with the stock price up 1,110% since the start of 2023. With that kind of gain, calling Nvidia undervalued seems ludicrous.

Here are three reasons Nvidia stock is still a bargain for investors considering it now despite trading near its all-time high set in late October 2025.

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1. Nvidia continues to generate high-margin growth On Feb. 25, Nvidia reported $215.9 billion in fiscal 2026 revenue. For context, Nvidia booked $27 billion in fiscal 2023 revenue -- representing an eightfold jump in three years.

The massive increase illustrates how artificial intelligence (AI) has fundamentally changed Nvidia. Data center growth deserves virtually all the credit, as Nvidia earned $193.7 billion in data center revenue in fiscal 2026, up from $15 billion in fiscal 2023.

Despite being a much larger company, Nvidia's margins are actually higher now than they were a few years ago -- a testament to its pricing power and customer willingness to pay a premium price for performance.

In fiscal 2026, Nvidia achieved 71% gross margins, 60.6% operating margins, and 55.6% net profit margins -- allowing it to rake in a staggering $120.1 billion in net income.

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2. Nvidia is relentless about innovation One of the main arguments against buying Nvidia has been the risk that its margins will decline due to weaker pricing power, lower demand, and competition. But Nvidia continues to prove the doubters wrong, not because it is overcharging for its products and squeezing customers, but because it is delivering massive improvements that justify premium pricing.

In its latest earnings release, Nvidia cited research stating that Blackwell Ultra, which is an upgrade to the initial Blackwell architecture, delivers up to 50 times better performance and 35 times lower costs for agentic AI compared to the Nvidia Hopper platform, which predated Blackwell.

Nvidia's next platform, called Rubin, uses six different chips that achieve even greater performance improvements and cost reductions through what Nvidia calls "extreme codesign." This is basically integrating software and hardware for rack-scale data center applications -- such as designing Nvidia's graphics processing units alongside NVLink switches rather than as separate offerings.

Agentic AI follows generative AI as the next step on Nvidia's AI roadmap. With Nvidia forecasting exponential future growth in physical AI (autonomous vehicles and general robotics), the company should be able to retain its high margins for years to come.

3. Nvidia is raising its stock repurchases Nvidia's high margins allow it to generate substantial excess cash flow beyond what it needs for its long-term investments, which means Nvidia can freely buy back boatloads of its own stock without impacting its balance sheet or taking dry powder away from innovation.

In fiscal 2026, Nvidia bought back $40.1 billion in stock compared to $33.7 billion in fiscal 2025 and $9.5 billion in fiscal 2024.

Given Nvidia's $4.3 trillion market cap, it's hard for buybacks to make a dent in its share count. But they will add up over time by reducing Nvidia's share count and accelerating earnings-per-share growth.

At 39.9 times fiscal 2026 earnings, Nvidia may not look undervalued. But when factoring in its high margin earnings, runway for future earnings growth, and ability to buy back increasing amounts of stock, Nvidia is arguably a much better value than the S&P 500, which trades at 29.9 times earnings.

James S. Mahan III, Chief Executive Officer of Live Oak Bancshares (LOB 7.93%), reported the indirect sale of 20,000 shares of Common Stock in open-market transactions on Feb. 18 and Feb. 19, 2026, for a total of approximately $804,000, according to a SEC Form 4 filing.

Transaction summaryMetricValueShares sold (indirect)20,000Transaction value$804,000Post-transaction shares (indirect)6,434,875Transaction and post-transaction values based on SEC Form 4 weighted average purchase price of $40.18 on Feb. 19, 2026.

Key questionsWhat is the impact on Mr. Mahan’s direct and indirect ownership?
Direct holdings remain unchanged at zero, while indirect holdings decreased modestly from 6,454,875 to 6,434,875 shares. What is the context of the transaction?
The sales were executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on Aug. 27, 2025, and represent routine, scheduled portfolio management rather than a strategic reduction or exit from the company’s equity.Company overviewMetricValueRevenue (TTM)$480.78MNet income (TTM)$102.82MDividend yield0.33%Price (as of market close 2/28/26)$36.27

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Company snapshotLive Oak Bancshares is a Wilmington, North Carolina-based regional bank holding company that offers commercial banking products and services including deposit accounts, commercial and industrial loans, construction and real estate loans, and government-guaranteed loan services. It generates revenue primarily from interest income on loans and deposits, as well as fees from wealth management and investment advisory accounts.

What this transaction means for investorsAlthough Live Oak Banking Company, the bank that Live Oak Bancshares owns, may be one of the lesser-known banks compared to larger global banks, it’s still widely popular within the business sector.

In October 2025, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) named it the most active SBA 7(a) lender in the nation by dollar volume. A 7(a) loan is the SBA’s primary business loan program that offers financial assistance to small businesses. The bank secured 2,280 SBA loan approvals in FY 2025, providing small business owners with over $2.8 billion in funding.

Live Oak Bancshares had its Q4 earnings report for fiscal year 2025 on Jan 21, 2026, posting its fourth consecutive quarter of revenue growth, generating $150.93 million in revenue, a 61.75% increase from the previous year. The holding company also posted growth in net income and earnings per share (EPS).

While the Q4 results were an improvement over recent quarters, the company has still posted better numbers in previous fiscal years, which contributed to the company’s stock falling over the previous two years. The stock is not down in price in 2026 (as of Feb. 28), but it may be difficult to decide whether to invest in a company that focuses on a niche market in small business banking.

Adé Hennis has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Live Oak Bancshares. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

Crude oil prices are expected to jump when trading opens Sunday evening, as market participants fear war between the U.S. and Iran will spiral out of control and lead to a major supply disruption.

The massive wave of airstrikes launched by the U.S. and Israel against Iran have killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other top leaders in the Islamic Republic. See the latest developments here.

Kalshi prediction markets currently see a 79% likelihood that U.S. crude oil hits at least $73 per barrel or more. U.S. crude closed at $67.02 per barrel on Friday, having run up 17% so far this year in anticipation of a possible Iran attack. Energy futures begin trading at 6:00 p.m. ET.

Brent crude oil, the international benchmark, could see even bigger gains. Brent futures closed Friday at $73.21 a barrel on Friday, up 20% so far this year.

It is unclear who is now governing the fourth-largest oil producer in OPEC. How the oil market ultimately reacts will depend on whether the war leads to a prolonged disruption to traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, the most important chokepoint in the world for the global oil trade.

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President Donald Trump said Sunday that Iran wants to talk and he has agreed to do so, leaving open the possibility that there might be a path to de-escalation that avoids a big, prolonged disruption.

"They want to talk, and I have agreed to talk, so I will be talking to them," Trump told The Atlantic on Sunday. The president told CNBC that U.S. military operations in Iran are "ahead of schedule."

But tanker traffic through the Strait has already effectively come to a halt as shipping companies take precautionary measures, according to consulting firm Rystad Energy. Global benchmark Brent crude oil futures could spike by $20 when trading opens, the firm forecast Saturday.

"Tankers are starting to build by the Strait of Hormuz, but nothing seems to be going through at the moment – tankers are definitely spooked," said Matt Smith, oil analyst at energy consulting firm Kpler.

More than 14 million barrels per day passed through the Strait on average in 2025, or about a third of the world's total seaborne crude exports, according to Kpler data. About three-quarters of those exports go to China, India, Japan and South Korea, according to the firm.

Other analysts see a more modest jump depending on how the conflict develops. Prices should rise by at least $3 to $5 per barrel when trading starts, said Andy Lipow, president of Lipow Oil Associates.

The worst-case scenario is an attack by Iran on Saudi oil infrastrucure followed by a complete closure of the Strait, Lipow said Sunday. Oil prices would jump by $10 to $20 in this scenario, the analyst said, which he put at a 33% likelihood.

Brent crude oil futures, YTD

Barclays said Brent could hit $100 per barrel when trading starts as the market grapples the threat of a potential supply disruption.

"How this ends is extremely uncertain at this point but in the meantime oil markets will have to face their worst fears," Barclays analyst Amarpreet Singh told clients in a note Saturday. "The potential effect on oil markets is hard to overstate."

What happenedAccording to an SEC filing dated February 17, 2026, Lightspeed Management Company, L.L.C. initiated a new position in Navan (NAVN 8.03%), acquiring 49,921,454 shares. The quarter-end value of the NAVN position stood at $852.66 million.

What else to knowThe new position now represents 61.1% of the fund's 13F reportable AUM.Top holdings after the filing:NASDAQ: NAVN: $852.66 million (61.1% of AUM)NYSE: NOW: $273.22 million (19.6% of AUM)NASDAQ: KDK: $80.16 million (5.7% of AUM)NYSE: BLND: $70.31 million (5.0% of AUM)NASDAQ: PSNL: $64.96 million (4.7% of AUM)As of February 17, 2026, shares were priced at $9.97 per share.Company overviewMetricValuePrice (as of market close Feb. 27, 2026)$9.74Market Capitalization$2.42 billionRevenue (TTM)$656.34 millionNet Income (TTM)($371.92 million)Company snapshotNavan, Inc. provides an AI-powered software platform focused on travel, payments, and expense management solutions, including booking, policy enforcement, payment processing, and expense reconciliation.Navan primarily serves finance, human resources, travel managers, and inventory markets.The company was formerly known as TripActions, Inc. and changed its name to Navan, Inc. in February 2023.Navan, Inc. is a technology company specializing in AI-driven travel and expense management solutions for businesses. With a strong presence in the enterprise software sector, the company leverages automation to improve efficiency and compliance in corporate travel and expense workflows. Its scalable platform and focus on user experience provide a competitive edge in the growing business travel technology market.

What this transaction means for investorsLightspeed’s big bet on Navan and its AI-driven travel and expense management business haven’t worked out well for the firm’s portfolio. The stock has fallen by 43% since the end of 2025.

Navan doesn’t expect to report results from its fiscal fourth quarter that ended in January until March 25. During its fiscal third quarter that ended on Oct. 31, 2025, the company reported sales that rose by 29% year over year to $194.9 million. The company also reported an adjusted gross profit margin that rose to 74% from 72% during the previous year period.

Navan’s bottom line also moved in the right direction, on an adjusted basis. During its fiscal third quarter, Non-GAAP net income rose to $9 million from a loss of $14 million. On a GAAP basis, the company reported a $225 million loss in its fiscal third quarter.

Cory Renauer has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends ServiceNow. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

What happenedAccording to a SEC filing dated February 9, 2026, South Street Advisors LLC sold 27,651 shares of Stride (LRN 1.72%) during the fourth quarter. The estimated transaction value was $2.51 million based on the average share price across the quarter. The quarter-end value of the firm’s Stride position declined by $8.80 million, driven by both share sales and market price movements.

What else to knowAfter the sale, Stride comprised 0.51% of South Street Advisors' $712.19 million 13F reportable assets.

Top holdings following the filing:Nvidia: $63.67 million (8.94% of AUM)Amphenol: $37.25 million (5.23% of AUM)Alphabet: $38.82 million (5.45% of AUM)Microsoft: $34.92 million (4.9% of AUM)Apple: $33.95 million (4.77% of AUM)As of February 27, 2026, Stride shares were trading at $84.38, down 38.32% over the past year and underperforming the S&P 500 by 44 percentage points.

Company overviewMetricValuePrice (as of market close February 27, 2026)$84.38Market Capitalization$3.59 billionRevenue (TTM)$2.52 billionNet Income (TTM)$318.94 millionCompany snapshotStride delivers technology-based education services, including proprietary and third-party online curriculum, software systems, and educational support for K-12 and adult learners.The company generates revenue by providing virtual and blended public school solutions, individual online courses, supplemental educational products, and career-focused training programs for both students and employers.Primary customers include public and private schools, school districts, charter boards, consumers, employers, and government agencies in the United States and internationally.Stride is a leading provider of online and blended education solutions, serving a broad spectrum of learners from kindergarten through adulthood. The company leverages proprietary technology platforms to deliver scalable, individualized instruction and career training across diverse subject areas. With a focus on both academic and workforce readiness, Stride differentiates itself through its integrated service offerings and ability to address evolving educational and talent development needs.

What this transaction means for investorsDespite recently dropping over 50% from its 52-week high, Stride has been an eight-bagger for investors over the last decade, more than doubling the S&P 500’s total returns. However, the online education company tried to implement an upgraded platform last summer, and its stock has yet to recover. Considering Stride enrollments at the time were roughly 257,000, these disruptions were a major issue, as management believes it may have missed between 10,000 and 15,000 enrollments.

With South Street’s outsize selling, it’s possible that they are in the process of cleaning their hands of the stock. However, it is worth noting that the firm trimmed back the vast majority of its holdings, also -- so this may have just been necessary selling for them. It will be interesting to see what South Street does in the upcoming quarter, after Stride kind of hit its stride (sorry) during its January earnings call.

Shares popped 30% the day it reported earnings after management explained that it was successfully distancing itself from the platform problems and that withdrawal rates so far in January had retreated to historical levels. Delivering sales, enrollment, and EPS growth of 8%, 8%, and 6%, respectively, Stride stabilized things much faster than I previously thought possible. Because of this impressive turnaround, Stride’s leadership in its niche, and growing dissatisfaction with the traditional K-12 school model among parents, I’ll happily keep adding to my Stride shares while it trades at just 10 times forward earnings.

Josh Kohn-Lindquist has positions in Alphabet, Nvidia, and Stride. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Alphabet, Amphenol, Apple, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Stride. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

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