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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - February 15, 2026) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Beyond Meat, Inc. (NASDAQ: BYND) between February 27, 2025 and November 11, 2025, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important March 24, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline.

SO WHAT: If you purchased Beyond Meat 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 Beyond Meat class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=16090 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 March 24, 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 handle 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, throughout the Class Period, defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) the book value of certain of Beyond Meat's long-lived assets exceeded their fair value, making it highly likely that Beyond Meat would be required to record a material, non-cash impairment charge; (2) the foregoing was likely to impair Beyond Meat's ability to timely file its periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission; and (3) as a result, defendants' public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

To join the Beyond Meat class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=16090 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.

No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.

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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - February 15, 2026) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of securities of BlackRock TCP Capital Corp. (NASDAQ: TCPC) between November 6, 2024, and January 23, 2026, inclusive (the "Class Period"). 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 6, 2026.

SO WHAT: If you purchased BlackRock TCP 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 BlackRock TCP class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=52921 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 6, 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. 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 made materially false and/or misleading statements, as well as failed to disclose material adverse facts about BlackRock TCP's business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) BlackRock TCP's investments were not being timely and/or appropriately valued; (2) BlackRock TCP's efforts at portfolio restructuring were not effectively resolving challenged credits or improving the quality of the portfolio; (3) as a result, BlackRock TCP's unrealized losses were understated; (4) as a result, BlackRock TCP's NAV was overstated; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about BlackRock TCP's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

To join the BlackRock TCP class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=52921 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.

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By PYMNTS  |  February 15, 2026

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Amazon is undertaking its largest-ever capital spending program, set to reach $200 billion this year.

This effort is being launched as part of a strategic reset due to fears that Amazon’s cloud business, AWS, is losing out to rivals in landing corporate artificial intelligence contracts, the Financial Times (FT) reported Saturday, citing more than a dozen current and former senior employees.

The report came a little more than a week after Amazon CEO Andy Jassy announced the company’s capital expenditure would come to $200 billion for 2025, more than that of Google and Microsoft, with spending focused on computing infrastructure.

“We have deep experience understanding demand signals in the AWS business and then turning that capacity into a strong return on invested capital,” Jassy said earlier this month. “We’re confident this will be the case here as well.”

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AWS employees said the company’s moves also reflected an in-house worry that it had not fully capitalized on its lead in cloud computing, especially by being slower than competitors to secure major contracts with AI providers following OpenAI’s debut of ChatGPT in 2022.

“We were just not fully prepared for how fast things would unfold,” said one former senior AWS employee.

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Amazon told FT it was inaccurate “to infer that AWS was unable to secure major compute deals or was at a disadvantage when it comes to capacity planning. AWS continues to earn most of the big enterprise and government transitions to cloud.”

According to FT, AWS is still the world’s largest cloud provider, generating nearly $130 billion in sales last year and more than 60% of Amazon’s profits. However, analysts have forecast that AI-powered cloud services will allow Microsoft’s cloud unit to overtake AWS in the next three years.

Per the report, Amazon said other companies did not report “true cloud figures” and make it hard to get an accurate comparison between cloud businesses.

In other Amazon news, PYMNTS wrote last week about the company’s expansion of its pay-by-bank service to the U.K., a country where consumers are highly familiar with bank-initiated payments, and regulatory frameworks explicitly support account-to-account commerce. 

“Against that backdrop, Amazon’s move carries weight beyond its own checkout,” the report said. “It signals that pay by bank has matured enough to be deployed at scale by a global platform. For the broader payments ecosystem, the message is that direct-from-bank payments are no longer peripheral.”

A few unique cryptocurrencies are bucking the broadly bearish trend in crypto.

This past week, LEO Token (LEO 2.92%) was among the leading cryptocurrencies in the digital assets space. Surging 9.8% over the past 7 days (as of 4:00 p.m. ET), LEO's weekly move appears to be tied more to the network's underlying fundamentals than purely speculative capital flows. That's good news for investors looking for utility-generating projects.

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Quietly surging to the 13th spot in the global crypto market capitalization rankings this week, LEO has seen spikes in exchange usage, fee revenue, and token buybacks. These catalysts could drive continued interest in this token, with traders and investors eager to get in front of this trade.

Let's see what to make of LEO's price action and whether this run can continue.

What's driving LEO higher this week?

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Scarcity is a big deal for digital asset investors, as the supply and-demand debate within certain communities can often drive token demand in the near term. Thus, news this past week that consolidated iFinex revenues surged 27% and that the corresponding increase was earmarked for more LEO token burns led to anticipation of a lower outstanding supply, which appeared to bring more investors to the table.

As in the stock market with stock buybacks, token burns reduce the number of outstanding tokens, giving investors a larger stake in the future value of the underlying network they're investing in. A higher burn rate and greater revenue generation from decentralized exchanges and other applications running on a given network mean that investors putting capital to work in a project today could see greater upside over the long term. That's what investing is all about.

This announcement builds on earlier milestones, including a dual-chain deployment (between Ethereum and EOS), cross-chain communication work, and other interoperability efforts that should improve end-user utility.

I'm of the view that LEO is one project to keep an eye on. I intend to do a deep dive into this token to provide greater color on this network's operations and what's driving the fundamental improvement we're seeing in LEO's price action. But suffice it to say, LEO is one of the unique crypto projects out there in terms of sheer performance, still trading near all-time highs. Few competing tokens can say the same right now.

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MicroStrategy doubled down Tuesday on claims it can survive a brutal Bitcoin crash. The software company insists it won’t buckle even if Bitcoin tanks to $8,000 per coin while carrying $6 billion in debt obligations.

At that $8,000 price level, MicroStrategy’s assets would basically match what it owes creditors. Equity holders would get wiped out, but the company could still pay its bills without dumping Bitcoin reserves. Giannis Andreou, who tracks the company’s moves, said problems start if Bitcoin stays stuck at $8,000 for months. “The reserves won’t cover everything through liquidation at that point,” Andreou said during a recent analysis call. The math gets pretty ugly fast if Bitcoin can’t bounce back from those levels.

Things get messier below $8,000.

CEO Phong Le tried calming investor nerves during the earnings call last week. He figures any 90% Bitcoin crash would take years to unfold, giving MicroStrategy time to scramble. “This is over the next five years. So, I’m not really worried at this point in time,” Le said. The company could issue new shares, refinance debt, or restructure deals during that window. But Le didn’t spell out exactly how those moves would work in practice.

Around $7,000 per Bitcoin, secured loans backed by crypto collateral start hitting trouble. Loan-to-Value covenants could get breached, forcing MicroStrategy to post more collateral or pay back chunks of debt immediately. The company’s lenders won’t wait around if those ratios go sideways. And MicroStrategy might not have extra cash sitting around to fix covenant problems quickly.

Capitalist Exploits warned that cash reserves disappear fast during severe downturns. MicroStrategy’s software business brings in roughly $500 million yearly, but that’s not enough to service debt alone. Forced Bitcoin sales would hammer prices even more. “The software revenue can’t carry the whole debt load,” the research firm noted in a recent report. The company would need fresh capital injections or major cost cuts to stay afloat.

Bitcoin at $6,000 means total assets fall below total debt. This follows earlier reporting on Bitcoin MVRV Ratio Drops to March.

Unsecured bondholders start sweating at that level. Equity gets destroyed completely. Management would probably consider debt-for-equity swaps, pushing out maturity dates, or taking haircuts on principal amounts. None of those options sound great for current shareholders or bondholders.

A drop to $5,000 could trigger secured lenders to seize Bitcoin collateral. That creates cascading sell-offs across crypto markets. MicroStrategy’s equity would vanish, and unsecured debt would take massive hits. Restructuring or bankruptcy becomes a real possibility at those price levels. The company would probably need court protection to sort out the mess with creditors.

Lark Davis, who follows crypto markets closely, said forced liquidation becomes dangerous when MicroStrategy can’t service debt anymore. “It’s not just about volatility,” Davis said on his podcast last month. The speed of Bitcoin’s decline matters more than the final price. Debt structure and liquidity access determine whether the company survives or crashes.

MicroStrategy holds massive Bitcoin positions that could shake broader crypto markets during forced sales. Even if the firm survives somehow, equity holders face wild volatility swings. Market sentiment could flip negative fast if investors lose confidence in leveraged Bitcoin plays. Other companies with similar strategies might get hammered too.

The company’s Bitcoin stash hit roughly $49.3 billion at Bitcoin’s $69,000 peak back in February 2026. Those reserves form the backbone of MicroStrategy’s debt coverage strategy. But the math only works if Bitcoin stays above certain levels. Convertible notes with staggered maturities through 2032 provide some breathing room. The company structured those deals to avoid immediate pressure during market storms. For more details, see Bitcoin falls below ,000 despite attempts.

Le keeps pushing the message that MicroStrategy planned for extreme scenarios. During the February 15 press briefing, he said rapid market shifts need quick responses. “We are prepared for various scenarios, but rapid market shifts require quick adaptation,” Le said. The CEO didn’t provide specifics about what those adaptations might look like in practice.

The software business generates solid revenue but can’t stand alone during crypto winter. Analysts keep pointing out this weakness in MicroStrategy’s business model. The company bet big on Bitcoin appreciation to cover debt service costs. That strategy works great during bull markets but creates serious problems when crypto crashes.

MicroStrategy’s current stance reflects calculated risk-taking with multiple backup plans. The firm says it can explore debt restructuring and equity issuance to manage cash crunches. But those options get harder to execute when Bitcoin prices collapse and investor confidence disappears. Market watchers keep eyeing Bitcoin’s price action and MicroStrategy’s next moves as key indicators for the broader crypto sector’s health.

MicroStrategy’s debt structure includes approximately $4.25 billion in convertible bonds with conversion prices ranging from $143 to $1,432 per share. These instruments become essentially worthless if the stock price collapses alongside Bitcoin. Major institutional holders like Vanguard and BlackRock could face significant losses on their MicroStrategy positions. The company’s aggressive debt-financed Bitcoin purchases since 2020 created what some analysts call the largest corporate cryptocurrency bet in history.

Similar leveraged crypto strategies at companies like Tesla and Block face scrutiny as MicroStrategy’s model gets stress-tested. Regulatory bodies including the SEC have raised questions about accounting treatments for digital assets held as treasury reserves. Credit rating agencies Moody’s and S&P continue monitoring MicroStrategy’s debt ratios closely. Any downgrades could trigger higher borrowing costs and complicate refinancing efforts when bonds mature between 2027 and 2031.

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BlackRock wants new developers. The investment giant considers replacing Bitcoin’s core development team as quantum computing threats loom larger over the world’s biggest cryptocurrency, according to venture capitalist Nic Carter who dropped this bombshell during Tuesday’s financial panel discussion.

Carter didn’t mince words when he said major Bitcoin holders might take control if current developers can’t address quantum risks fast enough. BlackRock manages over $10 trillion in assets and their Bitcoin ETF alone holds roughly 500,000 Bitcoin worth around $25 billion at current prices. When BlackRock talks, markets listen. And they’re pretty much saying the current crew isn’t cutting it on quantum preparedness. Carter thinks institutional players won’t wait around forever while developers debate technical solutions that should’ve been implemented years ago.

Quantum computers work differently. They use qubits instead of regular bits.

Bitcoin runs on SHA-256 encryption that works fine against today’s computers but quantum machines could crack it like a walnut. The crypto community has known about quantum threats since Bitcoin’s early days but concrete action remains limited. Developers keep talking about post-quantum cryptography but haven’t rolled out comprehensive solutions. Meanwhile, quantum computing advances at breakneck speed with companies like IBM, Google, and Microsoft pouring billions into research.

BlackRock’s potential move signals a massive shift in Bitcoin governance. The asset manager entered crypto cautiously but now they’re considering direct involvement in Bitcoin’s technical direction. Their Bitcoin ETF launched in January and quickly became the largest crypto ETF in history, accumulating over $15 billion in assets within months. But quantum vulnerabilities threaten their massive investment and BlackRock won’t sit idle while risks mount.

The International Association for Cryptologic Research released a report last month warning that quantum-resistant algorithms need immediate adoption. Researchers estimate quantum computers capable of breaking Bitcoin’s encryption could emerge within 10-15 years, maybe sooner if breakthroughs accelerate. Some experts think the timeline is longer but others warn against gambling with Bitcoin’s $1.2 trillion market cap.

Bitcoin’s decentralized structure complicates rapid changes. For more details, see Bitcoin Developers Push Quantum Defense Plan.

Unlike centralized systems, Bitcoin requires consensus from developers, miners, node operators, and users before implementing major upgrades. The process can take years as seen with previous upgrades like SegWit and Taproot. But quantum threats don’t wait for consensus and institutional players like BlackRock have billions at stake. They might force changes through economic pressure or alternative implementations if progress stalls.

The next Bitcoin developers meeting happens at the end of February and quantum resistance will likely dominate discussions. Fidelity’s Tom Jessop said on February 10 that progress toward quantum-proofing Bitcoin remains “insufficient” despite years of awareness. The European Central Bank echoed concerns on February 12, urging international cooperation on quantum-resistant standards for financial systems including cryptocurrencies.

Other institutions are mobilizing too. The Bitcoin Foundation plans quantum resilience workshops starting March 5 bringing together cryptographers, developers, and institutional stakeholders. The World Economic Forum issued a February 14 report calling for global standards to address quantum vulnerabilities in digital currencies. NIST works on quantum-resistant cryptographic standards with initial recommendations expected by 2028, but that timeline might be too slow for nervous institutional investors.

Jack Dorsey from Block expressed confidence in crypto’s ability to adapt during a recent CNBC interview but acknowledged uncertain timelines for quantum computing impact. MIT Technology Review published analysis on February 11 featuring cryptographer Dr. Shafi Goldwasser who stressed that theoretical solutions exist but practical implementation needs coordinated effort across sectors.

BlackRock hasn’t issued formal statements about replacing developers but Carter’s comments suggest serious internal discussions. The company’s crypto strategy team reportedly meets weekly to assess quantum risks and potential responses. Sources close to BlackRock say they’re evaluating multiple scenarios including funding alternative development teams or supporting quantum-resistant Bitcoin forks if necessary. This follows earlier reporting on MicroStrategy Says It Can Handle Bitcoin.

The stakes couldn’t be higher for Bitcoin’s future. Quantum computing represents an existential threat that could render current encryption worthless overnight. While some dismiss quantum risks as distant concerns, institutional players with massive Bitcoin holdings take a different view. They want action now, not promises of future solutions.

BlackRock’s potential intervention could accelerate quantum resistance efforts but also raises questions about Bitcoin’s decentralized nature. If major holders start dictating technical directions, Bitcoin might become less decentralized but more secure against quantum attacks. The crypto community faces a difficult choice between maintaining ideological purity and ensuring practical survival against emerging technological threats.

Current Bitcoin developers have until February’s meeting to present credible quantum resistance plans. If they can’t satisfy major stakeholders like BlackRock, the world’s largest cryptocurrency might see its first institutional-led developer coup. The quantum clock is ticking and Bitcoin’s future hangs in the balance.

The quantum threat extends beyond Bitcoin to the entire cryptocurrency ecosystem. Ethereum developers are already working on quantum-resistant upgrades through their roadmap, while smaller cryptocurrencies like Monero and Zcash face even greater vulnerabilities due to their privacy-focused encryption methods. Ripple’s XRP and other enterprise-focused tokens worry institutional clients about quantum exposure, creating pressure across the industry.

Chinese quantum computing advances add geopolitical urgency to the timeline. The country’s investment in quantum research through companies like Alibaba and state-backed institutes could accelerate breakthrough timelines beyond Western estimates. U.S. intelligence agencies monitor these developments closely, viewing quantum supremacy as a national security issue that affects both military communications and financial infrastructure including cryptocurrencies.

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This crypto miner turned AI infrastructure stock is starting to really gain momentum.

In the world of cryptocurrency miners turned AI infrastructure plays, TeraWulf (WULF +2.20%) could be the best of an increasingly bifurcated bunch. Investors are clearly clamoring for widespread business model shifts, which most major players in this sector are accommodating. And with TeraWulf having divested of essentially all its Bitcoin (BTC 1.45%) holdings in recent quarters, this is a stock investors are starting to value based on its future revenue and earnings growth potential.

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This past week, that's meant a fresh 52-week high for WULF stock, along with some major analyst reratings higher. Let's dive into what drove this positive price action for TeraWulf and whether this move indicates there's more room to run for this high-performance computing company.

What drove TeraWulf higher this past week?

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Undoubtedly, TeraWulf's upgraded earnings expectations, driven by a broad range of analysts (now expected to lose $0.17 in EPS in 2026), are materially better than the company's -$1.13 EPS reported in its last quarter. With earnings upcoming on Feb. 26, and plenty of analysts and market participants expecting much more rosy language around the company's AI infrastructure buildout, and its ability to capture more share from an industry that is screaming for more computing capacity.

This past week, several notable analysts raised their price targets on the company. Oppenheimer, Citizens, Cantor Fitzgerald, and a range of other analysts upped their price targets and issued overweight ratings (or their equivalent), in part due to the expectation that TeraWulf's fundamentals should improve from here.

I think part of these price target increases has to do with this particular former crypto miner's transition and the broader market narrative, which led to a fresh 52-week high on Monday. Analysts don't want to be on the wrong side of such a move-it's bad for career building. However, there do appear to be broadly positive developments under the hood, which we should get additional color on over the coming weeks.

In short, I think WULF stock is one to be watched closely from here. I'm going to do just that, and provide updates as they roll in.

Chris MacDonald has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Bitcoin. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

MSTR shares surged by 10% on Sunday, tracking a rebound in Bitcoin prices. The stock movement came as the company, Strategy (MSTR), continued to demonstrate its commitment to building its Bitcoin treasury. The firm disclosed another purchase of more than 1,100 BTC this week, spending roughly $90 million at an average price of $78,815 per coin. Despite Bitcoin’s volatile price fluctuations, Strategy has maintained a long-term holding strategy, aiming to grow its Bitcoin reserves indefinitely.

This stock rally coincided with Bitcoin’s resurgence, trading at $68,960, up from recent lows. Michael Saylor, Strategy's Executive Chairman, continues to back the strategy of accumulating Bitcoin through market downturns, defending the company's approach even as it grapples with a $5.1 billion unrealized loss on its Bitcoin holdings.

Strategy’s Continued Commitment to BitcoinDespite the turbulence in the cryptocurrency markets, Saylor remains steadfast in Strategy’s commitment to Bitcoin. The firm’s latest purchase of 1,142 BTC brings its total holdings to over 714,644 BTC. The total value of these holdings is approximately $49.36 billion at current market prices. 

However, despite the sizeable unrealized losses, Saylor has made it clear that Strategy does not intend to sell any of its Bitcoin during market downturns. Instead, the company aims to continue acquiring more Bitcoin each quarter, reinforcing its belief in the long-term value of the cryptocurrency.

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In a recent tweet, Saylor teased the latest Bitcoin purchase with a simple message, "99>98," indicating that the company was increasing its reserves once again. This message, shared on Sunday X, directs followers to the company’s Bitcoin portfolio tracker, where they can monitor Strategy’s growing Bitcoin holdings. The continued accumulation of Bitcoin, even amid market volatility, reflects Strategy’s strong belief in Bitcoin’s future role as a core asset.

Bitcoin’s Impact on Strategy’s Financial ResultsThe latest earnings report from Strategy reflects the challenges of holding a Bitcoin-heavy balance sheet. The company posted a significant quarterly loss, largely due to mark-to-market declines on its Bitcoin holdings. These fluctuations in Bitcoin's value have heavily influenced Strategy's financial performance, as seen in its multi-billion-dollar loss for the quarter. 

While the company’s performance in traditional markets remains subject to market forces, its Bitcoin strategy adds both volatility and long-term upside potential.

Saylor emphasized that the losses were "unrealized," meaning they are tied to Bitcoin’s price fluctuations and have not been locked in through any sales. This underscores the company’s long-term holding posture, which is aligned with Saylor’s vision of Bitcoin as a strategic asset. He reiterated that the company’s core strategy remains unchanged: to buy Bitcoin during market downturns and hold it as a reserve asset. "We’re in it for the long haul," Saylor remarked.

Saylor Advocates for Bitcoin’s Role in U.S. StrategyIn an interview with Fox News, Michael Saylor made a case for the U.S. government to embrace Bitcoin as a strategic asset. Saylor argued that the U.S. should take a proactive approach to Bitcoin, just as it did with gold. He advocated for the U.S. to strategically purchase Bitcoin and pass pro-Bitcoin legislation to ensure that innovation stays onshore. 

He emphasized that Bitcoin is not just a speculative asset but a geopolitical asset that could strengthen the U.S.’s financial influence globally.

Saylor’s comments reflect his belief that Bitcoin is becoming an essential component of the global financial system. If the U.S. does not act quickly, he warned, other nations may lead the way in shaping the rules, infrastructure, and monetary influence associated with Bitcoin. By taking early action, Saylor believes the U.S. could secure a dominant position in the global economy.

Pierre Rochard Debunks MSTR Liquidation as BTC RecoversAccording to a Coinpaper report, Bitcoin OG Pierre Rochard has recently weighed in on concerns regarding the company’s Bitcoin strategy, adding clarity around liquidations and the market’s reaction to downturns. Rochard rejected claims that the company was facing liquidation risk. His remarks came as Strategy’s stock and Bitcoin’s price were both affected by broader market conditions, with Bitcoin showing signs of price recovery after recent declines.

Amid the BTC price recovery, crypto analyst Anıl has offered his insights on Bitcoin's price action. He noted that Bitcoin’s weekly close on the CME was around $68,980, suggesting that it’s normal for the price to stay near this range to avoid creating a new gap. 

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As per the analyst, the move toward the $70,000–$71,000 range left a CME gap at $69,000, which "is likely not anyone’s preferred scenario." According to Michael Van De Pope, since the CME gap is at $69k, the BTC price trend may continue like that tomorrow. However, by Monday, when markets open, the BTC price may see a jump. Consequently, if Bitcoin price can maintain or exceed the $70,000 mark, it may signal the beginning of a more sustained rally towards $75,000. However, a failure to hold these levels could lead to a retest of lower support zones.

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SPX6900 [SPX] has traded within a narrow range since it recovered from a $0.22 decline. With memecoins recovering across the board, SPX6900 experienced strong bullish momentum. 

SPX successfully held the $0.3 support level and climbed to a two-week high of $0.36 before slightly retracing. At press time, the memecoin traded at $0.332, up 8.23% on the daily charts. 

Over the same period, its trading volume rose 129% to $24 million, while its market capitalization increased to above $300 million. 

SPX6900 risk appetite hits a 2-week high As the market rebounded, investors rushed into the Futures market to take strategic positions. According to CoinGlass, SPX’s Open Interest rose 13% to a three-week high of 27 million. 

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At the same time, derivatives volume surged 123% to $75 million, reflecting increased participation for the Futures positions. 

When OI and volume rise together, it indicates increased capital flows into Futures, with traders taking either short or long positions. In fact, over $23.4 million flowed into the market. 

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Meanwhile, the memecoin’s Long/Short Ratio is 1.52, with longs commanding 60% of the market compared to 39% for shorts.

When longs dominate the market, it suggests that most traders are bullish and have taken positions anticipating higher prices. 

Is demand enough for SPX to clear recent losses? In addition to rising risk appetite, buyers entered the market to accumulate after SPX reclaimed $0.31 levels. As a result, Buy Volume to Price Pressure rose to 47, a significant jump from 9.

With VPO2 rising to the near-bullish zone, this suggests rising buyer dominance. Equally, the memecoin’s accumulation rose to 1.2 million before falling to 403k at press time.

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A rising positive pressure, supported by a high accumulation rate, has historically boosted an asset’s upside momentum, often a precursor to higher prices.

In fact, the memecoin exceeded its short-term moving averages (MA9 and MA21), indicating strong short-term upside momentum.

Likewise, SPX6900’s Relative Vigor Index (RVGI) rose to 0.047 after making a bullish crossover, further validating the trend’s strength.

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When these momentum indicators rise in tandem to such elevated levels, they signal a greater likelihood that the prevailing trend will continue.

If demand in the Futures market holds while accumulating addresses remain active, SPX could reclaim $0.40. In doing so, the memecoin will target $0.56, the level at which the uptrend previously collapsed.

On the other side, if the futures bubble bursts again, we could see the memecoin pull back to $0.28.

Final Summary SPX6900 [SPX] defended $0.3, hiking to $0.36 before slightly retracing to $0.33 at press time. SPX6900 rebounded as risk appetite recovered, while price pressure turned positive.

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Short term: liquidity, traffic; long term: practical utility (fundamentals)Short-term crypto pricing is often dominated by liquidity, market traffic (attention), and chip structure, the distribution of tradable tokens. These forces amplify flows, slippage, and narrative-driven positioning within days or weeks.

Over longer horizons, pricing resilience depends on practical utility: whether a network or application generates sustained usage, fees or revenue, and aligns token supply mechanics with demand. Fundamentals discipline valuation once attention wanes.

Why He Yi’s framework matters for Binance, Bitcoin (BTC), investorsfor the world’s largest exchange, listing cadence concentrates liquidity and attention, while initial distribution shapes post‑listing behavior. As reported by Coinlive, Yi He has argued that liquidity is shared across venues and that durable outcomes rely on fundamentals, not bursts of listing activity.

Public commentary has been consistent with this separation of horizons. “Short‑term prices are significantly affected by liquidity, traffic, and token structure; survival after hype depends on utility and revenue mechanics,” said He Yi, co‑CEO of Binance, as reported by ChainThink.

For Bitcoin, deep order books and 24/7 global attention can still drive short‑term volatility during funding squeezes and headlines. Over time, however, adoption and practical utility are what anchor value, not transient traffic.

For investors, separating near‑term tape dynamics from long‑term fundamentals clarifies risk. As reported by ChainCatcher, Binance evaluates listing “price ROI” and stresses post‑listing oversight, underscoring that initial performance may diverge from eventual quality.

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Liquidity can be assessed through order‑book depth on major pairs, realized spreads, market share of volume, and concentration across venues. Thin books and outsized candles indicate price impact risk when flows shift.

Attention is observable in social volume spikes, media coverage density, and search interest. Elevated attention often precedes wider participation but can reverse quickly when narratives change or catalysts fade.

Token distribution, often called chip structure, covers float size, unlock schedules, top‑holder concentration, and market‑maker inventory. Large unlocks, concentrated treasuries, or heavily market‑made books can pressure prices when liquidity thins.

At the time of this writing, based on data from this article’s market dataset, Binance Coin (BNB) is shown at $615.87 with Bearish sentiment, volatility at 15.49% (very high), RSI14 near 31.53, and 14/30 recent green days. These figures are contextual and not forward‑looking.

How to evaluate tokens: metrics and checklistsLiquidity and attention: order-book depth, volume, social/Google trendsStart with executable liquidity: cross‑exchange order‑book depth at 1% price move, realized spreads, and share of spot versus derivatives volume. Layer attention metrics such as social mentions and Google Trends to gauge incremental demand.

Triangulate whether attention is organic or catalyst‑driven by mapping spikes to events like listings, partnerships, or unlocks. Sustained interest with stable spreads often signals healthier participation than single‑day surges.

Token distribution (chip structure) and practical utility (fundamentals): float, unlocks, revenueMap the circulating float against the fully diluted supply and vesting timeline to identify unlock cliffs. Review top‑holder concentration, treasury policies, and market‑maker arrangements for potential supply overhang.

Assess practical utility using observable usage and economics: active users, transactions tied to real functions, and protocol or application revenue. Align these with token emissions or burns to evaluate long‑run value capture.

This framework separates trading heat from fundamentals to improve risk framing. It informs diligence but does not predict prices or guarantee outcomes.

Use it alongside whitepapers, unlock calendars, audits, and exchange notices. Treat delayed or partial data cautiously and corroborate metrics across independent sources.

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Market dynamics are influenced by numerous macro factors and consensus positions. Low volatility is crucial for the development of smooth market trends. Secular growth mega-cap tech stocks dominate a significant portion of the market.

Key takeaways Market dynamics are influenced by numerous macro factors and consensus positions. Low volatility is crucial for the development of smooth market trends. Secular growth mega-cap tech stocks dominate a significant portion of the market. A strengthening dollar could shift market dynamics, impacting those short on the dollar. High gross exposures indicate excessive leverage in the market. Bitcoin’s performance raises questions about its role as a hedge against fiat debasement. Buybacks have been the largest demand source for equities over the past fifteen years. Reduction in buybacks can lead to increased market volatility. The tech industry faces an existential crisis due to rapid software and AI changes. Market dynamics reflect a liquidity crunch affecting the tech sector. Crowding into tech stocks is driven by their consistent earnings growth. The dollar’s movements are pivotal for short-term market trends. Gross exposures at historically high levels suggest increased market risk. Bitcoin’s lack of participation in economic shifts challenges its hedge status. Buybacks serve as a volatility buffer in equity markets. Guest intro Charlie McElligott is a Managing Director and Cross-Asset Macro Strategist for the Global Markets Americas business at Nomura Securities International. Prior to joining Nomura, he was Head of US Cross-Asset Macro Strategy at RBC Capital Markets. He specializes in market positioning, flows, sentiment, and quantitative factors, including the impact of vol-control strategies on market mechanics.

Understanding market dynamics Market movements are influenced by a multitude of macro factors and consensus positions.

— Charlie McElligott

Consensus positions drive trends when macro factors align. Low volatility is essential for accumulating smooth trends. A requirement being low volatility to accumulate those kind of smooth trends.

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Understanding market complexity helps in identifying trend trades. These things are never singular input… in a world of thousands of macro factor variables.

— Charlie McElligott

Macro factors interact to shape market behavior. Consensus positions tend to crowd in positioning during trend developments. The dominance of tech stocks Significant crowding into secular growth mega-cap tech stocks is evident. That crowding into secular growth mega cap tech ai they just keep growing earnings profitability.

— Charlie McElligott

Tech stocks dominate a massive part of the market. Consistent earnings growth drives tech stock dominance. Tech stocks’ market influence affects overall investment strategies. Understanding tech stock dynamics is crucial for market positioning. The tech sector’s dominance reflects broader market trends. They took up this massive part of the market.

— Charlie McElligott

The impact of currency movements A strengthening dollar could shift market dynamics. If the dollar starts agitating and it stops going lower.

— Charlie McElligott

Currency movements influence broader economic indicators. Dollar strength impacts those positioned short on the dollar. Short-term trend windows are affected by dollar movements. Market shifts based on currency movements are crucial for investors. Upside surprise data when everybody is short dollar.

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Currency dynamics play a pivotal role in investment strategies. High leverage and market risk High gross exposures indicate excessive market leverage. If you look at a snapshot of a model risk parity portfolio… 99 spot seven percentile.

— Charlie McElligott

Leverage levels suggest increased market risk. Understanding leverage implications is essential for risk management. Gross exposures at historically high levels raise concerns. Leverage affects market conditions and financial dynamics. Goldman Sachs prime brokerage data… 100 percentile on a five year look back.

— Charlie McElligott

Risk management is critical in high leverage environments. Bitcoin’s role in economic shifts Bitcoin’s lack of participation raises skepticism about its hedge role. Why didn’t bitcoin participate if that’s what people kind of claim.

— Charlie McElligott

Bitcoin’s performance compared to gold and silver is questioned. Economic climate impacts Bitcoin’s role as a hedge. Bitcoin’s hedge status is challenged during economic uncertainty. Traditional assets like gold and silver contrast with Bitcoin’s performance. Bitcoin’s a shapeshifter as is gold.

— Charlie McElligott

Bitcoin’s role in economic shifts remains a topic of debate. The influence of buybacks Buybacks have been the largest demand source for equities. Buybacks are like seven to eight x the largest source of demand for equities.

— Charlie McElligott

Reduction in buybacks can increase market volatility. Buybacks function as a stabilizing force in equity markets. Understanding buyback dynamics is crucial for market stability. Buybacks contribute to market stability during downturns. You’re burning through your cash and you’re no longer buying back stock.

— Charlie McElligott

Buybacks’ influence on stock prices is significant. Challenges in the tech industry The tech industry faces an existential crisis due to AI changes. Software is going through this existential crisis.

— Charlie McElligott

Rapid software and AI advancements impact the tech sector. Tech industry challenges have broader economic implications. The tech sector’s job market and valuations are affected. Overlapping circles of tech and crypto communities face challenges. Those dudes are stuffed on restricted share.

— Charlie McElligott

AI advancements drive significant challenges in the tech industry. Liquidity crunch in the tech sector Current market dynamics reflect a liquidity crunch in tech. This is a digital phenomenon this is a liquidity crunch.

— Charlie McElligott

Liquidity issues impact tech valuations. Understanding liquidity dynamics is crucial for tech investments. The tech sector faces specific economic challenges. Liquidity crunch affects tech sector performance. Idiosyncratics of that sector really coming under attack.

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Tech sector’s liquidity issues have broader market implications.

Riot Platforms may be bucking its recent trend of weakness, given the positive price action its stock has seen over the past week.

One of the top cryptocurrency miners turned compute providers, Riot Platforms (RIOT +7.18%), is among the tech stocks many investors are watching closely right now.

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Much of that has to do with the volatility we've seen in Bitcoin (BTC 2.05%), which continues to provide plenty of juice to upside and downside rallies in RIOT stock. That's due to the more than 18,000 Bitcoin held on Riot Platforms' balance sheet (worth more than $1.2 billion at current levels), according to TheBlock.

This key fundamental driver (the price action of Bitcoin) is but one of the notable drivers of Riot's price action from week to week. Let's dive into what happened this week, why RIOT stock surged 5.3% over the past five trading days, and whether this move indicates Riot represents a solid investment opportunity moving forward.

What's moving Riot Platforms higher?

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This past week, one of the most notable events for investors was the company's notice on Tuesday that it will release its Q4 earnings and full-year financial results on Feb. 24.

This release is expected to be notable, with investors continuing to assess whether the ongoing "re-rating" of the company's fundamental shift from a Bitcoin miner to an emerging data center/AI infrastructure play will be a positive or negative for the company. I'd argue that, given how Bitcoin has performed of late, the likelihood is that this transition should be perceived as a relative net positive. Still, the market may not see it that way (given the weakness we've seen in many AI-related stocks).

Additionally, the other big news this week was that Riot announced a land purchase and lease agreement for roughly 200 acres in Texas with Advanced Micro Devices (AMD +0.61%), under which the chipmaker will lease the land from Riot to support its high-performance computing needs. This deal could materially change how investors view Riot's long-term earnings power, particularly if forward earnings and EBITDA guidance improve in the upcoming commentary around the company's Q4 financials.

We'll have to see what ultimately comes of these announcements, but for now, I think investors are taking a relatively bullish view of Riot heading into this print.

Chris MacDonald has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Advanced Micro Devices and Bitcoin. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

TLDR: Brazil targets one million Bitcoin accumulation over five years through RESBit strategic reserve framework. Bill 4501/2024 permits Brazilian taxpayers to settle tax obligations directly using Bitcoin payments. Legislation prohibits sale of seized Bitcoins, retaining confiscated assets under public control. Brazil becomes first G20 nation to codify Bitcoin as sovereign reserve asset through formal legislation. Brazil has reintroduced legislation to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve targeting one million BTC over five years. Federal Deputy Luiz Gastão presented the expanded version of Bill 4501/2024 on February 13, 2026.

The proposal positions Brazil as the first G20 nation to codify cryptocurrency as a sovereign reserve asset. The bill creates RESBit, Brazil’s Strategic Sovereign Bitcoin Reserve, with funding potentially drawn from national foreign exchange holdings.

Legislative Framework and Reserve Target The updated bill represents an expansion of earlier legislative efforts from late 2024. Federal Deputy Eros Biondini originally introduced the measure, which advanced through committee stages and public hearings in 2025. The reintroduced version carries substantially broader ambitions than its predecessor.

MartyParty, a crypto industry commentator, highlighted the development on X, stating “Brazil introduces 1m Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Bill – first G20 country to codify.”

The observation reflects growing institutional interest in cryptocurrency as a hedge against traditional financial risks.

Brazil introduces 1m Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Bill – first G20 country to codify.

The recent headlines about Brazil introducing (or more precisely, reintroducing in an expanded form) a bill to create a strategic Bitcoin reserve targeting up to 1 million BTC represent a…

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Several nations have discussed similar measures, yet Brazil appears positioned to implement such policy first among major economies.

The target of one million Bitcoin represents approximately 5% of the total supply that will ever exist. Brazil’s foreign exchange reserves currently stand between $300 billion and $370 billion.

Earlier versions of the bill proposed capping allocations at 5% of reserves, though the expanded target suggests a larger commitment.

At prevailing Bitcoin prices between $66,000 and $70,000, the full reserve would cost approximately $66 billion to $70 billion.

However, the five-year implementation timeline spreads acquisition costs across multiple budget cycles. This phased approach aims to minimize market impact while building the reserve gradually through planned purchases.

Implementation Provisions and Strategic Goals The bill establishes RESBit as the formal mechanism for managing Brazil’s Bitcoin holdings. The reserve structure includes several operational provisions beyond simple acquisition.

Seized Bitcoins from judicial and law enforcement actions would be retained rather than sold, keeping them under public control.

The legislation permits Brazilian taxpayers to settle obligations using Bitcoin. This provision could accelerate cryptocurrency adoption while providing another avenue for reserve accumulation.

The government would receive Bitcoin directly through tax payments rather than exclusively through open market purchases.

State-owned or state-supported Bitcoin mining operations receive encouragement under the proposal. Domestic mining would allow Brazil to acquire Bitcoin through production rather than purchase alone.

The bill also promotes federal custody standards and blockchain technology adoption across government operations.

The reserve aims to diversify Brazil’s monetary holdings beyond traditional assets like US dollars and gold. Currency risk reduction and inflation hedging represent core objectives.

By holding Bitcoin, Brazil seeks to protect against potential depreciation of conventional reserve assets while participating in the emerging digital asset economy.

The proposal awaits further legislative action before implementation. Congressional approval would mark a historic shift in sovereign asset management and cryptocurrency legitimacy within major economies.

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Pi Network [PI] was one of the altcoins in the spotlight. With a 43.1% rally from Thursday’s low at $0.132, PI traders and investors might be tempted to buy the token. The buying idea becomes even more tempting when the gains are compared to leading crypto assets.

Bitcoin [BTC] was up 8.3%, and Ethereum [ETH] was up by 9.2% in the same time period. Yet, traders should be cautious and not give in to FOMO or arguments of relative strength.

Assessing the bullish argument The Pi Network upgrade was one of the reasons behind the token’s strong recent gains. AMBCrypto reported that the shift toward a decentralized mainnet was a step forward in transferring responsibility from the developers to the community.

A breakout from a long-term descending wedge was also demonstrated. This has the potential to send prices to $0.267-$0.28.

However, the picture remained bearishly biased at the time of writing. The local supply zone at $0.20 remained resolute in the face of a buying frenzy.

Why buyers should be wary of the PI rally

Source: PI/USDT on TradingView

The volume indicators were neutral at best, despite the high trading volume. The OBV was a noticeable distance from making a new high, and the CMF on the daily timeframe

The 1-day chart reinforced the importance of the $0.2 resistance. The recent, swift gains reaching and facing rejection at this band of supply were not a good development.

This is because, counter-intuitively, the high-volume surge into a key resistance area is generally followed by buyer exhaustion and a retracement of all the gains made. In other words, smart money tends to use these moves to sell.

Traders can wait for a breakout past $0.2 and a retest of the same as support to buy. Given the wider market sentiment, this was a highly risky endeavor.

Instead, swing traders and investors can maintain their bearish bias, which is in agreement with the longer-term downtrend.

Final Summary The Pi Network token prices saw a strong rally to break out of a descending wedge at the same time as the network upgrade announcement came out. The quick move into the overhead supply zone on high trading volume, and the rejection in recent hours, has a good chance of turning out to be a sign of buyer exhaustion and not conviction. Disclaimer: The information presented does not constitute financial, investment, trading, or other types of advice and is solely the writer’s opinion.

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HTX is in trouble. The British regulator wants to cut off access to the crypto platform immediately.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has ordered internet providers to block HTX by February 10, 2026. The platform has been operating without authorization for months in the UK, marketing its crypto products without adhering to local regulations. Authorities discovered that HTX was actively targeting British customers despite a complete lack of regulatory compliance. John Thompson, the Finance Minister, stated, “Consumer protection is our top priority.” The regulator aims to maintain market integrity in the face of these questionable practices.

HTX remains silent.

The FCA held a press conference on February 10 to announce substantial fines if HTX does not comply quickly. Authorities will examine other platforms in the coming months to ensure the same level of compliance. Emily Carter, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Justice, said, “Investigations are ongoing, although no official charges have been filed yet.” The Ministry of Justice is assessing the legal implications of HTX’s operations on British soil.

Internet providers are already preparing technical measures. The blocking order is moving swiftly through administrative channels.

An emergency meeting took place on February 11, 2026, between the FCA and major British internet providers to discuss implementation details. BT Group, a major player in the sector, is evaluating the technical feasibility of the block, according to a spokesperson contacted on February 14. Oliver Reed, a London-based fund manager, commented, “Increased regulation could impact investment strategies, although the long-term effect remains uncertain.” The cryptocurrency market has reacted cautiously to this news. This follows earlier reporting on FCA Sues HTX Over Illegal UK.

Bitcoin has been fluctuating around $36,000 since the announcement, according to CoinMarketCap. No panic, but institutional investors are closely monitoring the situation.

HTX received a formal notice on February 13, 2026, demanding a response within 14 days, failing which legal action will be taken. The notice puts pressure on the platform and shows that authorities are serious about enforcing the rules. A source close to the matter reveals that the FCA is considering extending its investigation to other platforms suspected of similar practices. This information is not officially confirmed but could indicate an intensification of scrutiny across the UK crypto sector.

Sarah Collins, the Home Secretary, reiterated the government’s commitment during a digital security conference held in London on February 14, 2026. She promised further initiatives in the coming weeks to strengthen oversight of digital transactions, without providing specific details. The UK maintains a tough stance against any crypto company operating illegally and faces severe sanctions. The FCA remains vigilant against unauthorized platforms attempting to bypass local regulations.

The blocking of HTX could extend to other European regions closely following the UK’s developments. A consensus might emerge for coordinated action against non-compliant platforms. European regulators are watching London’s measures closely and evaluating their own options. Cryptocurrency continues to spark intense debates on regulation, which has become a major issue for Western governments. This follows earlier reporting on EU Pushes Total Russia Crypto Ban.

The crypto industry is under increased scrutiny. Decisions made in the UK will likely influence other jurisdictions seeking effective regulatory models. HTX has yet to provide an official statement despite multiple requests. Analysts are questioning the potential impact on the company’s reputation as discussions continue behind the scenes with authorities.

No specific date for the effective block has been set, but the administrative process is advancing. British internet providers are finalizing the necessary technical preparations to cut off access to HTX as soon as the order is given. An official update is expected in the coming days, according to sources close to the matter.

The repercussions extend far beyond the UK. The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has called an extraordinary meeting for February 20, including regulators from France, Germany, and the Netherlands. France has been investigating HTX since November 2025, according to the Autorité des marchés financiers, which suspects similar violations on its territory. The Netherlands opened a preliminary investigation on February 15 after identifying over 12,000 active Dutch users on the platform. Germany might follow the UK’s lead within 30 days, according to sources from BaFin.

The financial implications are growing. HTX manages approximately $2.8 billion in assets, according to the latest estimates from Chainalysis, with nearly $340 million reportedly from European users. Transaction fees generated in the UK amounted to £15 million in 2025, according to an internal FCA analysis obtained by Reuters. Virgin Media and Sky have been preparing their DNS filtering systems since February 12. TalkTalk confirmed it could implement the block “in less than 48 hours” once the official order is received.

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What Michael Saylor’s ‘Invest in Bitcoin today’ means for MicroStrategy (MSTR)michael saylor’s latest “invest in Bitcoin today” message aligns with MicroStrategy’s multi‑year policy of using Bitcoin as a primary treasury reserve asset. The company has routed operating flexibility and external capital into Bitcoin through both bull and bear markets.

MicroStrategy finances this strategy mainly via equity issuance and convertible notes, accepting dilution and leverage in exchange for greater Bitcoin exposure. The firm has also explored preferred shares to manage exposure, while continuing on‑chain accumulation; MicroStrategy disclosed in a regulatory filing that it acquired 13,627 BTC between January 5 and January 11, 2026, underscoring ongoing execution.

Why this matters for Bitcoin (BTC) exposure and investorsFor investors seeking Bitcoin sensitivity, MSTR functions as a high‑beta, corporate proxy rather than a spot BTC holding. Leverage, equity issuance, operating costs, and premium/discount to market net asset value (mNAV) can amplify both upside and downside versus holding BTC directly.

Company leadership frames the approach as strategic, not tactical, prioritizing long‑term accumulation over short‑term price moves. “Built to outperform Bitcoin,” said Phong Le, CEO of MicroStrategy.

According to Benchmark’s Mark Palmer, recent share‑price weakness often reflects mNAV premium compression rather than a fundamental change to the model. Cantor Fitzgerald has highlighted that, despite trimming its 12‑month valuation framework, its stance remains constructive on the long‑term Bitcoin thesis.

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At the time of this writing, MSTR traded near $134 and Bitcoin around $68,762; the company is navigating a turbulent bitcoin market, discussing preferred shares and asserting minimal liquidation risk at current levels, based on data from Yahoo Finance. Those dynamics suggest the stock can react sharply to sentiment shifts even when BTC is range‑bound.

Saylor’s brief social posts have historically served as breadcrumbs for forthcoming disclosures; a prior tracker message (“99>98”) preceded updates on new purchases, as reported by Bitget News. In the near term, mNAV premium compression can pressure MSTR, while premium re‑expansion, if sentiment improves, can allow the stock to outperform the underlying BTC move.

MSTR vs holding Bitcoin directly: key trade-offsConvenience and exposure vs debt, dilution, and operational risksOwning MSTR provides equity‑market access to Bitcoin exposure without handling private keys, custody, or on‑chain operations. In return, shareholders assume corporate leverage from convertible notes, potential dilution from equity issuance, and operating risk from a software‑plus‑Bitcoin business.

Convertible notes exchange fixed‑income obligations for upside participation, while equity programs monetize a trading premium to mNAV when available. Historically, MicroStrategy has raised capital through debt and stock to buy more BTC, a model that can accelerate gains but widen drawdowns.

How mNAV premium compression can amplify gains or lossesmNAV represents the market value of bitcoin holdings plus other net assets, minus liabilities, on a per‑share basis. When MSTR trades above mNAV, issuance can be accretive; if the premium compresses toward or below mNAV, the equity can underperform even if BTC is flat.

This premium/discount can expand in strong risk sentiment and contract in stress, adding a second layer of volatility on top of Bitcoin’s own price swings. The result is a convex exposure path, enhanced upside in recoveries and steeper declines in sell‑offs.

FAQ about Michael Saylor BitcoinHow does MicroStrategy fund its Bitcoin purchases (equity issuance and convertible debt), and how big is the dilution risk?Primarily by issuing common stock and convertible notes. Dilution rises when shares are sold near or below mNAV; issuance above mNAV can be accretive.

What happens to MSTR if Bitcoin drops sharply, could MicroStrategy be forced to sell and how long is its liquidity runway?Forced sales appear unlikely under current policies. Liquidity covers fixed charges for roughly 17 months, according to td cowen; runway depends on btc price, access to capital, and covenants.

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Michael Saylor, the co-founder of Bitcoin (BTC) treasury company Strategy, signaled that the company is acquiring more BTC amid the ongoing market dip, marking week 12 of a consecutive buying streak.

Saylor posted the Strategy BTC accumulation chart via the X social media platform on Sunday. The chart has become synonymous with BTC purchases made by the company, which is touting its upcoming 99th BTC transaction.

Strategy’s most recent BTC purchase occurred on Feb.9, when the company bought 1,142 BTC for more than $90 million, bringing its total holdings to 714,644 BTC, valued at about $49.3 billion using market prices at the time of publication.

A visual history of Strategy’s Bitcoin purchases that Saylor posts on social media, signaling the company is about to acquire more BTC. Source: Saylortracker.comBitcoin and the broader crypto markets declined sharply following a flash crash in October that caused the price of BTC to decline by over 50% from the all-time high above $125,000 and below Strategy’s $76,000 cost basis, its average price of acquisition per BTC.

The company has continued to accumulate amid the market downturn, defying analyst suggestions that Strategy would dump its Bitcoin holdings or pause accumulation in the event of a market-wide downturn.

Strategy continues to accumulate despite the collapse of crypto treasury companiesEven before October’s flash crash caused a market downturn, the crypto treasury sector was showing signs of collapse, with many treasury companies recording sharp declines in their stock prices and a collapse of mNAV, or multiple on net asset value, a critical metric for crypto treasury companies.

Strategy’s mNAV fell below 1 and sits at 0.90. Source: StrategyThe multiple on net asset value, or the premium added to a company’s stock above its net asset holdings, fell below 1 for several leading crypto treasury companies by September 2025, Standard Chartered Bank warned.

Treasury companies with an mNAV above 1 have easier access to financing and stock issuance to buy more crypto.

Conversely, mNAV values below 1 signal potential trouble for these companies, as market participants price the company below the total assets it holds.

Strategy earlier this month reported a Q4 loss of $12.4 billion, sending the company’s stock price tumbling by about 17%. The shares have recovered some of that decline in recent days, closing on Friday at $133.88.

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Bitcoin price is heading into the new week sitting right below key psychological levels, but buyers don’t look fully in control yet. Bitcoin has tested the $70,000 mark several times, only to face steady selling each time it tries to push higher. The momentum is there, but the follow-through has been weak, making a clean move toward $72,000 harder than expected.

With the star crypto stuck just below major resistance, the coming week will likely decide whether buyers regain strength or if consolidation continues before the next breakout attempt.

Bitcoin Price Prediction: Breakdown Below $70K Puts $59K Support in FocusBitcoin is trading near $68,687 on the daily chart after failing to hold above the $70,000–$72,000 resistance band. The recent rejection from that supply zone triggered a sharp sell-off, confirming that buyers are still struggling to build momentum above the psychological $70K mark. The structure now reflects a clear lower-high formation, keeping short-term pressure tilted to the downside.

The chart shows BTC breaking below a strong horizontal support zone near $72K, which previously acted as a consolidation floor. Once that level gave way, the price accelerated downward toward the highlighted demand region around $59,600. The long lower wick near $59K suggests aggressive dip-buying. However, the rebound has been weak and remains capped below $70K, indicating that the move may be corrective rather than impulsive.

If BTC continues forming lower highs below $70K, the structure favors a retest of $59,600 (major support), followed by $55,000–$52,000 if that zone fails.

The sell-off toward $59K came with a clear spike in volume, confirming strong participation during the drop. That usually reflects forced liquidation and panic exits rather than controlled rotation. The On-Balance Volume (OBV) continues trending lower, signaling sustained capital outflow. There is no bullish divergence visible yet, which suggests accumulation hasn’t fully returned. While the histogram shows early signs of flattening, there is no confirmed bullish crossover yet. That means downside pressure still dominates the weekly outlook.

The Final Verdict—Levels to Monitor This WeekBitcoin price remains at a critical decision point after its rejection near $70,000. If bulls manage to reclaim and hold above the $70K–$72K resistance zone with strong volume, momentum could shift quickly, opening the path toward $78,000 in the coming sessions. However, failure to break this ceiling keeps downside risks intact. A renewed rejection may drag BTC back toward $59,600 support, and a breakdown below that level could extend losses toward the $55K region. The next few daily closes will likely determine the dominant trend for the week.

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Strong buying pushes pippin [PIPPIN] into a mammoth breakout pippin [PIPPIN] has surged from the $0.16-$0.20 accumulation zone to above $0.72, a gain of over 280% in just over a week!

Most trading activity was concentrated near the lower range, which meant that buyers built strong positions before the breakout.

Once price moved above this high-volume area, resistance thinned, and upside movement happened quicker.

RSI showed demand but didn’t show any signs of a reversal. MACD was bullish as well.

Source: TradingView

With rising wallet counts and active incentives, PIPPIN’s rally was pushed by gradual buying. The trend may still have room to continue.

ZCash [ZEC] energized by DCG CEO claims Zcash [ZEC] rallied 33% this week after Digital Currency Group CEO Barry Silbert said 5% to 10% of Bitcoin [BTC] investments could go into privacy coins in the coming years.

He also called Zcash a project capable of delivering 500x returns!

ZEC surged from around $230 to above $330 before settling at $307. This came after days of consolidation, so investors were buying before the move. RSI was at 51, recovering from weak levels.

Humanity Protocol [H] hits new highs Humanity Protocol [H] traded near $0.23 after gaining nearly 90% from its recent base around $0.12. The steady series of higher highs and higher lows proves that the spike was supported by buying.

The RSI held above 70, while the MACD stayed bullish.

This growth came alongside Humanity Protocol’s integration with Fireblocks. This development opens access to more than 2,000 financial institutions, allowing professional investors to custody and interact with H.

At the same time, its privacy-focused mainnet and decentralized identity infrastructure are attracting interest.

Other notable winners Dogecoin [DOGE] went up 18% at the time of writing. Shiba Inu [SHIB] followed with a 12% rise, supported by retail activity. Meanwhile, Pi [PI] led the group with a 30% rally!

Weekly losers MYX Finance [MYX] drops with sell pressure MYX Finance [MYX] fell nearly 70% from around $6.30 to below $2.00, according to the daily chart.

The decline followed a period of consolidation near the upper Bollinger Band, after which price broke down and continued forming lower lows.

Source: TradingView

The RSI dropped to 26, putting MYX deep in oversold territory. At the same time, the CMF was negative, so capital has been exiting.

Unless buyers step in to defend current levels, MYX may continue facing downward pressure in the near term.

Memecore [M] weakens with fading pace Memecore [M] has come under pressure after failing to hold its early February highs near $1.85. There was a rejection followed by a steady decline, with the price at around $1.27 at press time.

That’s a drop of over 10% in recent sessions.

The token attempted to stabilize between $1.30 and $1.45, but repeated lower highs proved the lack of buyer confidence. RSI slipped to 41.

The earlier rally was met with strong selling at higher levels, forcing M into a consolidation phase.

Aptos [APT] loses its footing Aptos [APT] slipped from around $1.10 to below $1.00, a steady downtrend before finding weak support near $0.90. While there’s been a small bounce since then, the recovery hasn’t been strong enough to flip the board.

RSI was close to oversold territory at 29. Meanwhile, the OBV was low, so buyers hadn’t returned in full force.

APT is trying to stabilize, but confidence still looks shaky. Unless it can reclaim the $1.00-$1.10 range convincingly, the token may be stuck in a fragile recovery phase.

Other notable losers Story [IP] fell 6%, while Bitget Token [BGB] dropped 7% with a fading pace. Meanwhile, DoubleZero [2Z] saw the worst decline among the group, sliding 13% as sellers took control.

And that’s the week in crypto! If there’s always one takeaway, it’s this. Things can flip fast; today’s top gainer can easily become next week’s biggest loser. So, stay curious, stay cautious, and always DYOR before chasing the hype.

We’ll be watching the charts, and we’ll see you next week!

Final Summary PIPPIN jumped 280%, Humanity Protocol rose 90%, and Zcash gained 33%. Market momentum is way beyond major coins.

The movement of two legendary "physical Bitcoins" holding a combined value of over $120 million has attracted some attention on social media. 

Former Mt. Gox CEO Mark Karpelès has revealed that he once handed out similar, albeit smaller, fortune-holding coins as casual employee bonuses.

Casascius coins, explained On Sunday, on-chain sleuths flagged a massive transaction: two 1,000 BTC Casascius coins had moved on the blockchain after sitting dormant for more than 13 years.

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These funds originated from "physical bitcoins." These are tangible gold-plated bars or coins created in the early days of crypto that contain a private key hidden underneath a holographic sticker.

To spend the funds, the owner must physically peel off the tamper-evident hologram to reveal the key. 

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Created by Mike Caldwell between 2011 and 2013, Casascius coins were an attempt to make Bitcoin tangible for face-to-face trading. They are solid brass, gold-plated, or silver rounds and bars.

Each coin features a "private key" on a card embedded inside the coin, covered by a tamper-resistant hologram.

Caldwell stopped minting them in November 2013 after FinCEN notified him that selling pre-funded coins qualified as money transmission.

The employee perk Karpelès confirmed that while he didn't hold the massive 1,000 BTC "gold bars." He possessed a significant number of the smaller denominations during Mt. Gox's peak.

"I had a bunch of 25 BTC and 1 BTC, yea. Gave these to employees as bonus," Karpelès wrote.

When Casascius coins were minted (2011–2013), a 25 BTC coin would have been worth anywhere from $100 to $25,000.

Today, a single 25 BTC coin is worth approximately $1.5 million, not counting the massive numismatic premium collectors pay for an unpeeled, pristine physical coin.

It remains unknown how many former Mt. Gox staff members kept their physical coins unpeeled. 

PGI's CEO spent millions on luxury cars, homes, hotels, designer clothing, jewelry, and watches using investor funds.

The US Department of Justice announced that Ramil Ventura Palafox, the CEO of Praetorian Group International (PGI), was sentenced to 20 years in prison.

Prosecutors stated that Palafox operated a $200 million Bitcoin-based Ponzi scheme that defrauded more than 90,000 investors across the world.

Bitcoin Fraud Case According to court documents, Palafox, the 61-year-old dual citizen of the United States and the Philippines, owned and controlled PGI and served as its chairman, chief executive officer, and chief promoter. Prosecutors said Palafox falsely claimed that PGI was engaged in Bitcoin trading and marketed the firm as a multi-level marketing investment opportunity. He promised investors daily returns ranging from 0.5% to 3%.

In reality, PGI was not trading Bitcoin at a scale capable of generating those returns, and investor payouts were funded using victims’ own deposits or money from new investors. From December 2019 through October 2021, at least 90,000 investors invested more than $201 million in PGI, including approximately $30.3 million in fiat currency and at least 8,198 BTC, worth around $171.5 million at the time.

As a result of the scheme, investor losses rose to over $62 million. Court records reveal that Palafox created an online PGI portal that allowed investors to track what he represented as their investment performance. Between 2020 and 2021, the website consistently and fraudulently displayed gains, which led victims to believe their investments were profitable and secure.

Luxury Cars, Mansions, and Lies Palafox spent roughly $3 million on 20 luxury vehicles, including models from Porsche, Lamborghini, McLaren, Ferrari, BMW, and Bentley. He also spent about $329,000 on penthouse suites at a luxury hotel chain and purchased four homes in Las Vegas and Los Angeles, estimated to be more than $6 million.

Additional spending included approximately $3 million on luxury clothing, watches, jewelry, and home furnishings from retailers such as Louboutin, Neiman Marcus, Gucci, Versace, Ferragamo, Valentino, Cartier, Rolex, and Hermès. Prosecutors said Palafox also transferred at least $800,000 in fiat currency and 100 BTC, which was then equivalent to $3.3 million, to a family member.

You may also like: Bitcoin’s 50% Decline Seen as ‘Modest,’ Signals Market Maturity Analysts Warn of Extended Downturn as Bitcoin Struggles at $68K XRP Leads Altcoin Inflows While Bitcoin Investment Products Struggle The Justice Department said PGI victims may be eligible for restitution.

Separately, PGI Global’s UK entity was shut down by the United Kingdom High Court back in 2022. In April 2025, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charged Palafox with orchestrating the massive Ponzi scheme.

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TLDR: Bitcoin’s hard cap of 21 million coins no longer controls price due to unlimited synthetic derivatives exposure  Single Bitcoin can back multiple financial instruments simultaneously, creating fractional-reserve dynamics  Wall Street institutions manufacture inventory through cash-settled futures and perpetual swaps to control markets  Price discovery shifted from blockchain fundamentals to derivative positioning and liquidation flow mechanisms
Bitcoin has dropped below $70,000, prompting renewed debate about the cryptocurrency’s price discovery mechanism.

A crypto analyst argues that the digital asset no longer trades on simple supply and demand principles. The market structure has fundamentally changed due to derivatives layering, according to the analysis.

This shift mirrors what happened to traditional commodities when Wall Street introduced complex financial instruments. The original Bitcoin thesis may be under pressure from synthetic supply creation.

Derivatives Disrupt Bitcoin’s Scarcity Model Bitcoin’s value proposition rested on two core principles: a hard cap of 21 million coins and resistance to rehypothecation. These foundations have been challenged by the introduction of multiple derivative products.

Cash-settled futures, perpetual swaps, options, ETFs, and wrapped BTC now dominate trading volume. Prime broker lending and total return swaps add additional layers of synthetic exposure.

Crypto analyst Danny_Crypton posted on social media that price discovery has moved away from the blockchain. The on-chain supply remains fixed, but derivatives create unlimited synthetic exposure.

This dynamic has transformed Bitcoin into a market controlled by positioning and liquidation flows. Traditional supply and demand metrics no longer apply in the same way.

🚨 HERE’S WHY BITCOIN IS DUMPING BELOW $70K RIGHT NOW

If you still think $BTC trades like a supply-and-demand asset, you MUST read this carefully.

Because that market no longer exists.

What you’re watching right now is not normal price action.

It’s not “weak hands.”
It’s not… pic.twitter.com/PtdA5gXcq7

— DANNY (@Danny_Crypton) February 15, 2026

The shift parallels what occurred in gold, silver, oil, and equity markets. Once derivatives overtook spot trading in these assets, price behavior changed dramatically.

Physical scarcity became less relevant than paper positioning. The same pattern appears to be unfolding in cryptocurrency markets.

Wall Street institutions can now create multiple claims on a single Bitcoin. One coin might simultaneously back an ETF share, futures contract, perpetual swap, options position, broker loan, and structured note.

This fractional-reserve structure contradicts Bitcoin’s original design philosophy. The market has evolved into something different from what early adopters envisioned.

Synthetic Float Ratio Explains Current Dynamics The analyst introduced a metric called the Synthetic Float Ratio to explain recent price action. This measurement tracks how synthetic supply compares to actual on-chain supply.

When synthetic supply overwhelms real supply, traditional demand cannot push prices higher. Hedging requirements and liquidation cascades become the dominant forces.

Market makers can trade against Bitcoin using these derivative instruments. The strategy involves creating unlimited paper BTC and shorting into rallies.

Forced liquidations allow covering positions at lower prices. This cycle repeats, creating downward pressure regardless of underlying demand.

The current drop below $70,000 reflects these structural dynamics rather than retail selling. Institutional players use derivatives to manufacture inventory and manage risk.

Their hedging activity creates price movements that appear disconnected from on-chain fundamentals. Traditional technical analysis may miss these underlying mechanics.

The analyst claims to have successfully predicted Bitcoin tops and bottoms for over a decade. His latest warning suggests that investors should understand these structural changes.

The cryptocurrency market has matured into a derivatives-dominated ecosystem. Whether this represents progress or deviation from Bitcoin’s original vision remains a contentious topic among market participants.

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After falling more than 50% over the past month, Ripple’s XRP is now showing renewed strength and signaling major upside potential.

On the 15th of February, the asset surged 11%, triggering a bullish breakout that suggests the bearish trend has ended and further gains may be on the horizon.

According to the crypto price tracker CoinMarketCap, XRP has been trading at $1.62, up 11% over the past 24 hours. Meanwhile, the asset reached an intraday high of $1.671.

At the same time, a massive 89% surge in trading volume was recorded, pushing the total volume to $4.83 billion, indicating heightened participation from traders and investors.

XRP price action and key levels  AMBCrypto’s technical analysis on the four-hour chart revealed that the price jump in XRP has triggered a breakout from a bearish descending trendline that the asset has been facing since January 6, 2026.

However, it is not yet confirmed whether this is a successful breakout or a fakeout, as the price continues to struggle above the trendline.

The chart also shows that earlier, the price broke above the trendline but failed to sustain the move.

Source: TradingView

Based on past performance and price action, XRP’s upside move could continue only if it closes a four-hour candle above the trendline and above the $1.65 level.

If XRP achieves this, there is a strong possibility that it could see another price jump of 10% and may reach the next resistance level at $1.80 in the coming days.

Amid the ongoing price fluctuations, the Average Directional Index (ADX) value has reached 33.85, above the key threshold of 25, indicating that XRP is showing strong momentum.

Derivatives and on-chain data reinforce bullish outlook Adding to the bullish outlook, derivative data from CoinGlass showed that traders were following the market trend.

According to the latest data, traders were overleveraged at $1.437 on the lower side (support) and $1.683 on the upper side (resistance).

At these levels, traders have built $124.02 million worth of long-leveraged positions and $46.57 million worth of short-leveraged positions.

This suggests that bulls are currently dominating the asset, and there is no major liquidity on the upside.

Source: CoinGlass

Another metric currently reinforcing XRP’s bullish outlook is the decline in exchange reserves along with inflows into spot XRP ETFs.

According to data from CryptoQuant, XRP reserves on exchanges have dropped sharply by 152 million over the past week, suggesting massive accumulation.

In the crypto landscape, declining exchange reserves typically indicate ongoing acquisition or the movement of assets from exchanges to private wallets for long-term holding.

Source: CryptoQuant

Meanwhile, spot XRP ETFs in the United States recorded impressive inflows of $4.50 million, suggesting that fresh capital from Wall Street is moving into the underlying asset.

Source: SoSoValue

All these factors—bullish bets from traders, falling exchange reserves, and inflows into spot XRP ETFs—point to growing interest in the asset from both investors and traders.

Final Summary XRP’s 11% price jump opens the door for another 10% upside rally, but only if it clears the $1.65 hurdle. At press time, traders’ bullish bets, falling exchange reserves, and inflows into spot ETFs are strengthening XRP’s bullish outlook.

Shares of the technology giant have dipped after a massive spending push related to artificial intelligence.

Investors know Amazon (AMZN 0.39%) as one of the best-performing stocks of the 21st century. However, the trillion-dollar technology giant has actually severely underperformed the stock market indexes in recent years. Amazon stock is up just 22% cumulatively in the last five years, while the S&P 500 index has produced a total return level of 87%.

After its fourth-quarter earnings report earlier this month, Wall Street has soured on the e-commerce and cloud computing giant once again. Why? Because of its ambitious capital spending plans, which could have the business burning free cash flow in 2026.

Here's why investors may be wrong about Amazon stock, and why it is a buy today.

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Capital expenditures and the long-term vision Amazon Web Services (AWS), the company's cloud infrastructure division, is seeing resurgent demand because of the insatiable spending needs of artificial intelligence (AI) start-ups. Companies like Anthropic, with fast-growing revenue, spend billions of dollars with AWS each year, and plan to spend more in the future.

Last quarter, AWS revenue grew 24% year over year to $35.6 billion, with expectations for further revenue acceleration in 2026. To build enough data centers to meet customer demand, Amazon needs to spend aggressively up front, which is why it plans to spend $200 billion on capital expenditures this year, up from $132 billion last year and $83 billion the year before.

Investors are scared because this exceeds Amazon's 2025 operating cash flow of $140 billion, likely leading to negative free cash flow in 2026. However, I believe this should be seen as bullish for the company, as it suggests Amazon sees a massive runway to reinvest and expand its revenue base. This happened during the COVID-19 pandemic, when the company needed to invest in additional cloud and delivery infrastructure to support its e-commerce business, temporarily leading to negative free cash flow.

Then, in a few years, Amazon was back to generating record free cash flow. The same should be expected a few years from now.

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Amazon is a cheap stock for patient investors Right now, Amazon's free cash flow is moving in the wrong direction due to heavy upfront investments in data center infrastructure. At the same time, operating earnings keep growing, hitting a record high of $85 billion over the last 12 months.

This is due to rising AWS revenue and margin expansion in its retail operations. Both trends should continue in 2026 due to the AI infrastructure build-out and the rapid growth of Amazon's high-margin businesses, such as advertising. Consolidated operating margin was 11.8% in 2025. I expect this figure to eventually reach 15% or even higher over the next decade.

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Once these accelerated AI investments are finished, free cash flow should begin to converge back with operating earnings. If Amazon can grow its consolidated revenue by 15% a year over the next three years (it grew 14% last quarter, with accelerating AWS growth), the business will be doing over $1 trillion in revenue by the end of the decade.

A 15% profit margin on $1 trillion in revenue is $150 billion in bottom-line earnings, or around double today's levels. Follow this trend, don't worry about a short-term hit to free cash flow, and watch Amazon stock crush it for your portfolio over the next five years.