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Bitcoin steadied near $70,600 after a sharp drop and a quick weekend rebound. Now, two chartists point to $72,000–$75,000 as the level that could set the next direction.

BTC holds near $70,500 after sharp drop, chart highlights key support zonesBitcoin rebounded over the weekend after a steep selloff, and it traded near $70,572 on the two day BTC USDT chart from Binance. The latest candle showed a gain of about 2.5%, with price rising from an open near $68,854 to a high around $70,983. Still, price sat below a marked resistance line near $72,825, which the chart treats as a key decision point.

Bitcoin/TetherUS 2D Binance. Source: TedPillows on X

The chart, shared by trader TedPillows on X, shows Bitcoin sliding from the low $90,000s into a fast breakdown that briefly pushed into the low $60,000s before snapping back. Because that move cut through prior ranges, the chart emphasizes nearby demand levels around $65,944 and $60,421, with another lower level marked near $55,123. In other words, the rebound came after Bitcoin touched zones that previously acted as support.

TedPillows said $72,000 is the main level to watch. He added that a move through that area could shift attention toward the $76,000 to $80,000 region shown on the chart as an overhead zone. At the same time, he pointed to $68,800 as another level in focus, tying it to a CME gap that traders often monitor for potential fills.

Bitcoin trades near $70,700 as Ali Charts compares BTC path to S&P 500 recoveryBitcoin hovered around $70,707 on the chart shared by Ali Charts, as the analyst argued BTC could mirror a recent S&P 500 pattern if it regains a key support level. The graphic places the S&P 500 on the left and Bitcoin on the right, showing both markets dropping sharply, then bouncing, with the next phase framed as a potential climb if support returns.

S&P 500 vs Bitcoin comparison. Source: Ali Charts on X

On the S&P 500 side, the index rebounds after a deep dip and then grinds higher into 2026, with the latest reading labeled near $6,836. The Bitcoin side shows a similar sequence, with a steep selloff into early 2026 followed by a quick recovery move. A horizontal line sits near the mid $70,000 area, which the chart treats as a pivot that separates a deeper retrace from a stronger recovery path.

Ali Charts said reclaiming $75,000 as support would “significantly increase the odds” that Bitcoin follows the same type of post dip advance shown in the S&P 500 panel. Until then, the chart presents BTC as still below that threshold, which keeps the level as the main reference for whether the rebound holds or fades.

While bitcoin just posted its steepest difficulty decline since China's 2021 mining purge, the network has already found its footing, and the next adjustment cycle is shaping up to be a sizable one, with roughly 34% of blocks still left to be mined before the epoch closes.

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XRP completed a golden cross pattern on its hourly chart, even as it saw short-term positive momentum.

The 50 MA crossed above the 200 MA on the hourly chart, indicating a golden cross. This comes as the XRP price rose as the market saw its strongest weekend price action in over 20 weeks.

XRP extended its price rebound from a low of $1.34 on Feb. 13 into the third day as the crypto market rose following lower-than-expected CPI data.

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Sunday saw the XRP price rise as much as 13%, from $1.50 to $1.67, alongside increasing volumes. XRP's price jump follows the broader crypto market recovery as a lower-than-expected CPI reading helped boost the outlook for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts on the markets.

Various XRP metrics are currently in green. XRP trading volume rose 88% in the last 24 hours to $4.75 billion, according to CoinMarketCap. XRP open interest increased as well by 19% to $2.86 billion.

XRP and RLUSD newsIn the week just concluded, RLUSD scored a new listing, with the Ripple USD stablecoin now listed on HashKey Exchange. Major crypto exchange Binance also completed the integration of RLUSD on XRP Ledger.  

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The CFTC announced its new Innovation Advisory Committee (IAC) to help shape regulation for emerging technologies like blockchain and AI on financial markets, which included Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse.

XRP price actionXRP sharply rose in a three-day surge to a high of $1.67 before it retreated. At the time of writing, XRP was trading up 4.15% in the last 24 hours to $1.52 and up 4.07% weekly.

XRP is hinting at a short-term barrier at $1.67 as it fell from here on Feb. 1, but this is yet to be confirmed.

If the price surpasses $1.67, XRP might rise next to $1.82, which coincides with the daily MA 50 ahead of the $2 level.

A rise above $2 might eye $2.38 next, which coincides with the daily MA 200. On the other hand, if XRP turns down from current levels, it might drop to $1.34 ahead of the $1.11 level, which is a critical level for the bulls to defend. XRP may then fall to $1 and subsequently to $0.80.

The daily RSI is slightly below 50, indicating a chance of sideways trading.

Justin Sun-led Tron Inc has increased its TRX holdings with the recent acquisition of 176,559 tokens at an average price of $0.28, bringing its total TRX treasury to more than 681.7 million tokens. This acquisition aligns with the company’s long-term strategy of stacking TRX as a core treasury asset to enhance shareholder value. The latest buy signals Tron's continued commitment to increasing its holdings, further strengthening its position in the cryptocurrency space.

The move has garnered attention from investors and analysts, especially with Tron’s founder, Justin Sun, voicing support for the strategy. Last year, Sun emphasized the importance of stacking TRX, highlighting it as a key component in the company’s growth and stability. Following an earlier purchase last week, Justin Sun reiterated his support with a simple “keep going” tweet, reinforcing the belief in TRX’s potential for future value growth.

The announcement comes at a time when TRX has been showing signs of stability and positive momentum. While the price of TRX recently fluctuated between $0.2795 and $0.2829, with a slight decline of 0.66%, technical indicators suggest that TRX might be poised for a potential breakout. As the market continues to analyze the coin’s price movement, Tron Inc.’s strategy of increasing its TRX holdings has created a sense of optimism around its future performance.

Tron’s Strategic Focus on TRX HoldingsTron Inc.’s latest purchase of TRX tokens is part of a broader strategy to build and maintain a strong treasury, supporting the long-term growth and stability of the project. The company’s TRX treasury now holds over 681 million tokens, with the latest addition bolstering its position in the market. This acquisition is not just a short-term move but a strategic effort to accumulate more assets in a market that continues to show interest in decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms.

Justin Sun’s support for the TRX stacking strategy remains a critical element of Tron's long-term vision despite being investigated in an SEC lawsuit. Sun's confidence in the growth of TRX as a central treasury asset aligns with the company's push to establish a dominant position in the DeFi space. By focusing on acquiring and holding a significant amount of TRX, Tron is strengthening its financial position and signaling to the market that it plans to hold a substantial stake in the future of the cryptocurrency ecosystem.

Furthermore, Tron's move to increase its TRX holdings comes at a time when many cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and Ethereum, are facing fluctuating prices. By acquiring more tokens, Tron can hedge against potential price volatility while positioning itself for future gains as the market matures.

TRX Price Technical Analysis and Market SentimentThe technical analysis for TRX price shows key observations in the price action, suggesting that the cryptocurrency could be on the verge of a breakout. The price has been fluctuating within a narrow range of $0.2795 to $0.2829, with a slight decrease of 0.66%. However, the Chaikin Money Flow (CMF) at 0.23 indicates moderate accumulation of buying pressure, suggesting that buyers are gaining control of the market.

The Relative Strength Index (RSI) of 43.11 shows that the TRX price is neither overbought nor oversold. The RSI is closer to the oversold zone but remains below the neutral 50 mark, indicating slight bearish momentum. The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) histogram shows smaller bars, suggesting that bearish momentum is weakening and a potential reversal could occur.

Source: TradingView

Buyers are watching the $0.2829 level closely as a breakout point for the TRX price. A push above this resistance level could signal a continuation of the upward trend, with the next target being the $0.30 mark. However, if the TRX price fails to break above this level, it could test the lower support levels near $0.2795 or $0.27.

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Michael Saylor is back on everyone's timelines this Sunday, and as always on the seventh day of the week, he is flirting with the crypto market crowd through a cryptic chart that signals a potential new Bitcoin (BTC) purchase. This time it is a post captioned with the text "99>98," referencing Strategy’s 98 prior acquisition events, totalling 714,644 BTC as of Feb. 15. 

With Bitcoin trying to find stability near $68,900, below the firm’s $76,056 average cost, a 99th purchase at current levels would lower its blended entry price and, surprisingly, could position the tranche in unrealized profit for the first time since October.

"99>98" move: Is Strategy about to flip its Bitcoin portfolio to profit?Strategy’s Bitcoin Standard implemented by Saylor back in August 2020 is really all about the numbers, with Bitcoin's reserve value standing at $50.28 billion right now. The company’s average acquisition price is about $76,056 per BTC, leaving the aggregate position at an unrealized loss of around 7-9% depending on valuation reference. 

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A fresh allocation, if one happened this week, would mathematically reduce that average and improve reported performance metrics.

Market structure adds context as Bitcoin is consolidating in the upper $60,000 range. For a treasury vehicle that has accumulated the cryptocurrency for almost 5.5 years, this zone represents a discount not only to recent peaks but also to Strategy’s internal cost basis. A purchase executed here would stand out as one of the few tranches acquired materially below the long-term mean.

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On the equity side, Strategy’s enterprise value is near $61 billion, while mNAV ratios indicate the stock trades close to its Bitcoin-adjusted net asset value. That narrows prior premium expansion and reduces dilution sensitivity tied to capital raises for additional BTC acquisitions.

The “99>98” message appears consistent with that cadence. If confirmed, the next transaction would extend Strategy's Bitcoin holdings beyond 714,644 BTC and demonstrate continued cost averaging during a market phase where spot prices remain under the firm’s historical entry level.

Can XRP spike to $2 or beyond as early as next week?

While Ripple’s cross-border token crashed to almost $1.10 on February 6, bulls have since stepped in to stabilize the valuation, which currently trades around $1.55.

The question now is whether next week can deliver further gains and how high the price could go. Here’s what four of the most widely used AI-powered chatbots said on the matter.

The Bulls ChatGPT estimated that the most probable outcome for the week ahead is for XRP to rise to roughly $1.60, which it did on Sunday, but has yet to reclaim that level. It claimed that a move north is much more plausible than a renewed crash, based on recent investor behavior.

“At the moment, XRP looks more like it’s in a stabilization phase rather than the beginning of a major breakout. The bounce from around $1.10 to $1.50 shows that buyers stepped in aggressively at lower levels, which is constructive. However, sharp rebounds are often followed by consolidation before any serious continuation higher,” its analysis reads.

The chatbot projected that an explosion to as high as $2 next week is also possible, but it would depend heavily on a major catalyst, such as a solid revival of the broader crypto market or huge news concerning Ripple and its ecosystem.

Grok – the chatbot integrated within X – agreed with ChatGPT’s assumption that XPR is most likely to surge and maintain $1.60 next week. Nonetheless, it projected that such a scenario will only be possible if the price reclaims decisively the important zone of $1.40. Grok also envisioned a jump to as high as $1.80 but expects the rally to occur toward the end of February rather than in the following seven days.

Several indicators, including the declining amount of XRP held on the largest crypto exchange, Binance, and the formation of certain technical setups, reinforce the bullish thesis.

The Bears Unlike the aforementioned chatbots, Perplexity is pessimistic about XRP’s performance next week and expects the price to decline. It outlined that investor sentiment has been quite depressing lately, predicting that the price may drop to as low as $1.24 in the coming days.

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“This level isn’t just a number – it’s the technical floor that has been holding the ‘February slide’ together. XRP is hovering right on that edge, and if it plummets below this, it could open the door to a further plunge to as low as $1,” it concluded.

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As “crypto winter” continues to reign over the digital assets market this February, the industry’s greatest mind, this time in the person of Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, is busy figuring out what is still missing in the space of cryptocurrencies and how it could be built. For Zhao, it is privacy, and not just in the broader digital assets environment, but in crypto payments and their adoption. Interestingly, the same opinion was expressed by Barry Silbert, CEO of Digital Currency Group and chairman of Grayscale Investments.

"Privacy gap": What's missing in crypto payments? Binance founder answersIn his latest X post on Feb. 15, Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, better known online as CZ, once again stated that the privacy gap is the biggest hurdle for crypto right now, a stance he and Chamath Palihapitiya made public in one of their recent podcasts. To help others understand his opinion, Zhao offered those following him and the crypto public in general to imagine a company paying employees in crypto on-chain. With the current state of crypto, you can see how much everyone in the company would be paid by simply clicking their address, says CZ. 

It is hard not to agree here, especially from the management point of view, as most executives try to hide employees’ salaries not only from outsiders, but also within the company. Should private crypto payments be made fully compliant and at the same time shielded, a term Zcash made popular again in 2025, there would not be such a problem.

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Silbert is of the same opinion, as he expressed by quote-tweeting Zhao’s post with the laconic yet eloquent caption, “This.” 

Barry Silbert’s "asymmetric bet" on privacy"This" is by no means the only thing Silbert has to say on the matter, as earlier this week he made it clear that he is confident in the potential of privacy-focused cryptocurrencies, naming them the next big asymmetric bet in the market, similar to the one he and his company made at the dawn of Bitcoin.

According to the estimates Silbert provided, 5-10% of Bitcoin’s supply could be redirected to privacy coins in the next few years. He stresses that if the U.S. dollar does not collapse, Bitcoin will not grow 500 times, but Zcash (ZEC) could achieve such growth, as could Bittensor (TAO). 

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Silbert remains optimistic about Bitcoin, but acknowledges that the idea of it as “anonymous money” is no longer relevant in the era of analytics companies such as Chainalysis and Elliptic.

So, while often divided, it seems that crypto industry giants have reached a rare agreement on what is missing in the space right now, and it is not AI — at least not directly — or institutional presence. It is the very thing this market was built on, among other principles: privacy.

Maybe it's time for mid-cap stocks to finally get their due. This ETF compensates investors while they wait for that to happen.

Experienced dividend investors may know about the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats® index, which is a basket of S&P 500 member firms that have boosted payouts for a minimum of 25 straight years. That index is accessible in fund form, meaning that income seekers can efficiently tap into a basket of stocks with steadily rising payouts. (Dividend Aristocrats® is a registered trademark of Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC.)

What many dividend investors may not know is that aristocracy isn't confined to the large-cap S&P 500. Some mid-cap exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are dividend-dedicated, too, including the ProShares S&P MidCap 400 Dividend Aristocrats® ETF (REGL +0.38%).

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In quiet fashion, which is par for the course in the mid-cap universe, this ProShares ETF is going about its business, beating the S&P MidCap 400 index by 200 basis points year to date. That could be the start of something more substantial, indicating the fund deserves more attention.

How REGL delivers the dividend goods This $1.8 billion ETF turned 11 years old earlier this month, so it's been around the block. In terms of how its income stream is sourced, it's almost a chip off the old block of its large-cap counterpart. The mid-cap fund follows the S&P MidCap 400 Dividend Aristocrats® index.

Admittedly, the barrier to entry for that gauge is lower than for the equivalent S&P 500 gauge, as the Mid-Cap Aristocrats Index requires a minimum dividend-increase streak of 15 years. Regardless of market capitalization, that's a high hurdle for any company to clear, particularly when moving outside the large-cap realm.

As a result, the ProShares ETF is home to just 51 stocks, giving it an aura of exclusivity. The good news is the portfolio isn't heavily concentrated, as the fund employs an equal-weight methodology, ensuring no individual component exceeds 1.67%.

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In addition to limited single-stock risk and the dividend stream, this ETF is suitable for long-term buy-and-hold investors because mid-caps have historically outperformed both their larger and smaller peers while being less volatile than small-cap stocks.

An ETF right for these times Given that it is a dividend growth fund, investors should take a long-term view of this ETF. After all, allowing those payouts to compound over time can yield positive outcomes for patient market participants. None of that diminishes the near- to medium-term appeal of this fund.

Remembering that domestic economic rhetoric can turn on a dime and global geopolitical unrest is always a possibility, the mid-cap dividend ETF is appealing because its holdings generate more than 80% of their sales in the U.S. So if the White House wants to bang the tariff drum again, mid-cap dividend payers may hold up better than their more export-driven larger peers.

And if the U.S. economy takes a turn for the worse, which hopefully won't happen, remember the message sent by management teams that raise dividends during such periods. They're signaling confidence in the business and the ability to grow sales and profits.

The mid-cap dividend ETF charges 0.40% per year, or $40 on a $10,000 stake, to access those benefits.

It seemed for a while that a meteoric—if uneven—rise in Bitcoin was all but inevitable, as the top cryptocurrency flew past the $100,000 threshold midway through 2025. However, an October high couldn't last, and despite making a modest recovery to end the year, BTC is once again plummeting early in 2026. In fact, Bitcoin has shed about a quarter of its value since the start of the year and has now sunk to just above half what it traded for only a few months back.

Longtime "HODL-ers" might be willing to ride out a potential prolonged drop in the price of Bitcoin, but more active investors seeking to stop the bleeding are perhaps more likely to find a way to win gains even as the cryptocurrency market is falling. One of the best ways to make a direct bet against Bitcoin or another cryptocurrency is through a unique crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) with a short strategy. Though these funds tend to be highly risky, in the right circumstances, they can turn a bad day for Bitcoin into a win for individual investors.

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Liquid and Popular Fund Aiming For -1X Bitcoin Performance One of the more straightforward ETFs shorting the cryptocurrency space is the ProShares Short Bitcoin ETF NYSEARCA: BITI. BITI aims for a -1x relationship to the daily performance of Bitcoin, meaning that when the price of Bitcoin falls in a single day, BITI should replicate that in the positive direction. The effect is similar to what many investors may seek with crypto margin trading or exchange-traded futures contracts, but it comes with a significantly lower hurdle for investors unfamiliar with those strategies.

ProShares Short Bitcoin ETF Today

BITI

ProShares Short Bitcoin ETF

$27.78 -1.51 (-5.16%)

As of 02/13/2026 04:10 PM Eastern

52-Week Range$16.58▼

$30.93Assets Under Management$132.05 million

BITI uses a portfolio of futures and swaps to replicate the inverse of the performance of Bitcoin and does not actually short Bitcoin directly. As such, the fund's strategy is somewhat risky, and it is not designed to correspond to the price movement of Bitcoin over a longer period than one day. This makes it appropriate only for investors trading actively and with a fairly high tolerance for risk.

Given the unique nature of BITI's investment strategy, investors may be willing to tolerate its high expense ratio of 1.01%. The fund also provides monthly distributions, with a dividend yield of 2.26% as an added bonus. The fund also has a one-month average trading volume above 3 million, helping to ensure that investors don't run into liquidity issues.

Highly Risky Double Inverse Approach For Investors Willing to Take the Chance ProShares Ultra Short Bitcoin ETF Today

SBIT

ProShares Ultra Short Bitcoin ETF

$60.86 -6.94 (-10.24%)

As of 02/13/2026 04:10 PM Eastern

52-Week Range$23.60▼

$76.55Dividend Yield0.67%

Assets Under Management$167.01 million

Investors finding that BITI doesn't give them enough exposure may take a chance on the ProShares UltraShort Bitcoin ETF NYSEARCA: SBIT. SBIT takes a very similar approach to BITI above, but it aims for -2x returns rather than -1x. While this can magnify gains on a day in which Bitcoin drops in price, it can also double losses if the crypto heads in the other direction. As such, SBIT is even riskier than BITI.

SBIT comes with a slightly lower annual fee of 0.95% and with comparable trading volume, so liquidity should not be a concern in this case either. Its dividend yield is not as compelling as BITI's, though, at just 0.61%.

Distributions may not be the primary appeal here, as investors targeting SBIT are likely doing so on a strong conviction that Bitcoin is headed downward on any given day.

Ether Alternative, But Trading Volume Is a Red Flag ProShares Short Ether ETF TodaySETH

ProShares Short Ether ETF

$55.28 -4.10 (-6.90%)

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52-Week Range$29.20▼

$121.64Dividend Yield6.01%

Assets Under Management$16.76 million

Bitcoin still commands a strong gravitational pull in the cryptocurrency space, and when BTC prices fall, so too do the prices of most other cryptos. Finding ways to short other cryptocurrencies can be tougher, but the ProShares Short Ether ETF NYSEARCA: SETH is a convenient way to make a bet against the price of Ether, the second-largest token by market cap.

SETH is also offered by ProShares, like both funds above, and takes a similar approach to BITI, although it focuses on Ether instead of Bitcoin. The fund aims for -1x exposure to the price of Ether and also resets daily.

It comes at a slightly lower price of 0.95% annually, making it a bit more affordable than BITI. In exchange, though, investors should be prepared to deal with a fund that is much less popular—SETH has just $16 million in assets under management and a one-month average trading volume below 84,000, so liquidity may very well be a concern for those looking to make quick trades.

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Devon Energy Today

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Devon Energy

$44.63 +0.67 (+1.53%)

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52-Week Range$25.89▼

$45.02Dividend Yield2.15%

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It was a buy-the-rumor, sell-the-news week for Devon Energy NYSE: DVN. On Feb. 11, the company announced an all-stock merger with Coterra Energy NYSE: CTRA that if approved by shareholders of both companies will create a $58 billion energy giant.

DVN stock was up nearly 4% before the announcement but fell 2.2% on Feb. 12. Price action like that isn’t uncommon; merger announcements attract some investors while pushing others away.

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What adds some volatility to this merger announcement is that Devon Energy will report Q4 2025 earnings after the market close on Feb. 17.

At that time, analysts and investors will hope to hear management strike a confident tone about the merger approval. One key area of interest will be the company’s dividend.

Why Coterra? And Why Now? Let’s take those questions in reverse order. The timing of the merger has to do with the ongoing consolidation in the oil and gas industry.

The U.S. shale industry has matured, meaning companies are looking for operational efficiency as opposed to drilling more wells—especially with waning demand forecasted for 2026. To that end, the combined company will have scale, diversification, and resilience. That’s particularly important as the price of oil remains under pressure.

The merger of the two upstream oil and gas companies also brings geographic diversity. Coterra primarily operates in the Marcellus Shale basin (northeast Pennsylvania), the Andarko Basin (in Oklahoma) and the Delaware Basin (in southeast New Mexico and Texas). Devon, on the other hand, is concentrated in the Delaware Basin, so this merger expands its reach, making it less impacted by fluctuations in oil prices.

All Eyes Will Be on the Dividend Oil and gas stocks are among the most cyclical in the energy sector. That’s why large-cap names, including Devon Energy, pay a dividend as a way to increase shareholder value in a sector that can be unforgiving.

DVN stock's dividend currently yields 2.18%, or 24 cents per share quarterly. Meanwhile, Coterra's dividend currently yields 2.86%, or 22 cents per share quarterly. The companies have announced plans for a 31.5 cents per share dividend once the merger closes, which represents an increase of 31% from Devon’s current payout.

It’s also why the merger's all-stock nature is important. This prevents the combined company from piling on debt. That’s critical in an industry that’s acutely impacted by commodity prices. If oil and gas prices drop more—as some analysts believe they will—a company wouldn’t want to be heavily leveraged.

The flip side, however, is that the combined company will mean a larger share count, which can be dilutive to earnings per share (EPS). The company will have to generate sufficient cash to maintain and ideally increase its dividend.

Investors and Traders May See the Merger Differently Income-focused, buy-and-hold investors will likely be positive about the deal. The merger will create a larger, more resilient shale producer. And since Devon will be moving its operations to Houston, it will have deeper ties to a major energy hub.

On the other hand, short-term traders or dividend investors who prioritize yield may want to wait for more certainty about the safety and growth of that dividend.

Analysts Are Signaling Approval On the day of the announcement, Raymond James raised its price target on DVN stock to $52 from $44. Going back to the beginning of the year, several analysts have a price target of $50 or higher.

Devon Energy Corporation (DVN) Price Chart for Sunday, February, 15, 2026

A move to $50 would be a gain of approximately 10% above the current consensus price, and it would represent a gain of nearly 20% from the closing price on Feb. 12.

Activity will likely be volatile in the week before the company reports earnings. Investors who are on the sidelines but looking to get involved may want to wait for the results before getting involved.

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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 American Depositary Shares ("ADS") of Mereo BioPharma Group plc (NASDAQ: MREO) between June 5, 2023 and December 26, 2025, 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 Mereo ADSs 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 Mereo class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=52452 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 provided investors with material information concerning their expected results for the Phase 3 Orbit and COSMIC studies for setrusumab in Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI). Defendants' statements included, among other things, confidence in setrusumab's ability to ultimately reduce the annualized fracture rates of the tested patients and in the study itself to put setrusumab in an opportunity to succeed in reaching statistical significance of this key endpoint.

The defendants, the lawsuit claims, provided these positive statements to investors while, at the same time, disseminating false and materially misleading statements and/or concealing material adverse facts concerning the true state of the Phase 3 ORBIT and COSMIC programs; neither of which hit their primary endpoints of reducing annualized clinical fracture rate compared to the placebo or bisphosphonate control groups, respectively. Such statements absent these material facts caused investors to purchase Mereo's ADSs at artificially inflated prices. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

To join the Mereo class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=52452 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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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - February 15, 2026) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ: PLUG) between January 17, 2025 and November 13, 2025, inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important April 3, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline.

SO WHAT: If you purchased Plug Power 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 Plug Power class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=1011 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) defendants had materially overstated the likelihood that funds attributed to the U.S. Department of Energy's Loan would ultimately become available to Plug Power, and/or that Plug Power would ultimately construct the hydrogen production facilities necessary to receive those funds; (2) as such, Plug Power was likely to pivot toward more modest projects with less commercial upside; and (3) as a result, Plug Power's 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.

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Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI | SMCI Price Prediction) dropped 11.2% this week, closing at $30.54 on Friday.

The decline stands out against the broader market’s modest pullback. The S&P 500 (NYSEARCA:SPY) fell 1.3% and the Nasdaq-100 (NASDAQ:QQQ) dropped 1.3% over the same period. Despite the weekly selloff, SMCI remains up 4.3% year-to-date. Three storylines explain what moved the stock this week.

Margin Compression Overshadows Revenue Growth Super Micro’s Q2 fiscal 2026 results came out on February 3rd and Wall Street continues to ‘digest’ what the company reported.

Super Micro delivered $12.7 billion in revenue, representing 123% year-over-year growth. Wall Street was expecting $10.3 billion in sales, so this was an incredible beat on the top line.

CEO Charles Liang raised the full-year revenue target to $40 billion, calling it “conservative”. The AI server boom is real. But investors aren’t celebrating.

Gross margins compressed to 6.3%, a new low. That’s the problem. Revenue is exploding, but investors are focusing more on compressing margins in an extremely competitive industry. In late 2023, Super Micro had 15.6%gross margins. They slipped below 10% at the beginning of 2025, and are now below 7%.

Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) analyst Katherine Murphy turned bearish, citing margin compression, competitive dynamics, and limited bargaining power versus hyperscaler customers. JR Research downgraded the stock to Hold, warning that intensifying competition from Dell and potential Nvidia offerings pose risks.

Management believes margins will improve through their Data Center Building Block Solutions expansion. But analysts remain skeptical about timing and magnitude. The market is pricing in doubt.

Insider Selling Adds Pressure Multiple executives and directors sold shares in late November 2025. CEO Charles Liang and 10% owner Sara Liu each disposed of 5,000 shares. Director Sherman Tuan sold 48,630 shares at $33, the largest transaction in the recent period.

The most recent insider activity came on January 29, 2026, when director Tally Liu converted 747 restricted stock units. That’s routine vesting, not conviction buying. According to Nasdaq data, there have been 60 sales across the past year and zero open market buys. Selling isn’t a concern in the sense its very typical for executives to sell shares on plans, but investors watch closely if there’s any insider buying activity. In the case of Super Micro, there is little to be found.

Reddit Sentiment Flipped Bearish Retail investors on r/wallstreetbets started the week bullish. On Monday, February 9, sentiment scored 74 with a post titled “SMCI (how to make easy money on a hard stock)”. By Thursday evening, sentiment crashed to 25-28 with engagement spiking to 76 upvotes and 33 comments.

The bearish mood persisted through Friday. Sentiment hit its lowest point at 18 on Friday at 6:00 AM. Activity declined as sentiment stabilized, suggesting retail traders discussed the downturn Thursday night then moved on. The pattern shows momentum players abandoning ship when the margin story turned sour.

Super Micro’s AI infrastructure opportunity remains intact. Hyperscalers are spending aggressively, and SMCI sits in the middle of that wave. But the market is demanding proof that revenue growth translates to sustainable profitability. Until margins expand meaningfully, expect volatility to persist.

Similarly, the short formation of ascending triangle from October to December 2025 indicated a quick move after the breakout from $4,400. However, when the price reached $5,400, it spiked above this level but quickly reversed back to form strong support at $4,400, which was the support of the previous triangle.

However, the emergence of a bullish hammer above $4,400 indicates that the price will likely keep the bullish move. Based on these patterns, the price will likely form another bullish price pattern below $5,600, which will result in the next bullish move. Therefore, consolidation below $5,600 will develop before the next breakout. This pattern indicates that the next breakout from $5,600 will likely take gold prices above $6,000 in the next few months.

This bullish price action is also observed on the weekly chart below. The patterns show that the price broke the ascending broadening wedge pattern at $4,500. After the breakout, the price spiked to $5,600. However, the drop from $5,600 to $4,400 has halted at the ascending broadening wedge line.

In times of economic uncertainty, gold is often preferred over Bitcoin as a safe haven asset. The global economic landscape is shifting towards a multipolar world, diminishing the US's role as the dominant superpower. Central banks are actively diversifying their reserves away from the US dollar,...

Key takeaways In times of economic uncertainty, gold is often preferred over Bitcoin as a safe haven asset. The global economic landscape is shifting towards a multipolar world, diminishing the US’s role as the dominant superpower. Central banks are actively diversifying their reserves away from the US dollar, signaling an end to dollar hegemony. Tensions between the executive branch and the Federal Reserve highlight uncertainties about central bank effectiveness. Concerns about the housing market in 2026 are tied to Federal Reserve policy adjustments. The Federal Reserve holds more treasury securities than the next five or six countries combined, underscoring its power. A one percentage point shift in the treasury yield curve could significantly increase annual interest expenses. The Federal Reserve’s independence is historically tied to political influences, questioning its true autonomy. The Fed’s actions during high government deficits are strategically aligned with fiscal policies. The Fed has deviated from its original purpose, and there’s a call to restore its independence. Economic policy is deeply intertwined with political influence, affecting market behavior. The Federal Reserve’s role in government financing is substantial, impacting fiscal sustainability. Guest intro Bob Murphy is Senior Fellow at the Mises Institute and Chief Economist at infineo. He previously served as Research Assistant Professor with the Free Market Institute at Texas Tech University. He holds a PhD in economics from New York University and applies Austrian economics to topics including gold and bitcoin.

Asset preference during economic uncertainty Gold is often seen as a safer asset than Bitcoin during times of uncertainty. – Bob Murphy If there was actual uncertainty about like you know what what’s gonna happen next month then I think you would see you know people rushing to the precious metals more as like a safety you know sort of panic mode.

— Bob Murphy

Investors may sell off crypto holdings to increase liquidity in uncertain times. – Bob Murphy The perception of safety in traditional assets like gold remains strong. – Bob Murphy People may actually be selling off some of their crypto holdings like to raise the liquidity.

— Bob Murphy

Understanding investor behavior in crisis situations is crucial. – Bob Murphy Gold’s historical role as a safe haven asset influences current market dynamics. – Bob Murphy The preference for gold over Bitcoin highlights the perceived stability of traditional assets. – Bob Murphy The shifting global economic landscape The future will likely see a multipolar world, reducing the US’s dominance. – Bob Murphy I think we’re starting to see you know the unraveling of the the US as being the global superpower.

— Bob Murphy

Current geopolitical trends suggest significant changes in global finance. – Bob Murphy The implications for currency stability are profound in a multipolar world. – Bob Murphy Twenty years from now it’s gonna be a multipolar world the US is not gonna run the show.

— Bob Murphy

The shift away from US dominance affects global economic stability. – Bob Murphy Understanding geopolitical dynamics is essential for future economic predictions. – Bob Murphy The rise of other global powers challenges the US’s economic influence. – Bob Murphy Central banks’ diversification strategies Central banks are moving away from the US dollar in their reserves. – Bob Murphy Central banks are diversifying… the days of dollar hegemony are over.

— Bob Murphy

This shift could impact global economic stability and the dollar’s value. – Bob Murphy Diversification strategies reflect changing monetary policies. – Bob Murphy The end of dollar hegemony marks a critical shift in global finance. – Bob Murphy Understanding reserve currency dynamics is crucial for economic analysis. – Bob Murphy The diversification away from the dollar highlights changing global priorities. – Bob Murphy Central banks’ actions indicate significant monetary policy shifts. – Bob Murphy Tensions between the executive branch and the Federal Reserve The tension reflects broader uncertainties about central bank effectiveness. – Bob Murphy There is that sort of thing in the rhetoric that there are some some funny elements of it.

— Bob Murphy

The complex relationship between political entities and economic policy is crucial. – Bob Murphy Understanding US monetary policy dynamics is essential for market behavior analysis. – Bob Murphy One way of of the tension between like what the fed is doing in the white house and so that was resolved…

— Bob Murphy

Political influence affects central bank operations and decisions. – Bob Murphy The interplay between politics and economics shapes financial markets. – Bob Murphy Tensions highlight the challenges in balancing political and economic interests. – Bob Murphy Concerns about the housing market Concerns about the housing market in 2026 are tied to Federal Reserve policies. – Bob Murphy I had been telling you know our clients and things that hey i’m i’m concerned about housing you know in 2026 for for this reason…

— Bob Murphy

Federal Reserve policy adjustments could impact housing market stability. – Bob Murphy The forecast provides a specific timeline for potential market shifts. – Bob Murphy Understanding current Federal Reserve policies is crucial for housing market analysis. – Bob Murphy The housing market’s future is linked to broader economic policy decisions. – Bob Murphy Investors and analysts need to consider potential shifts in the housing market. – Bob Murphy The Federal Reserve’s influence on housing market trends is significant. – Bob Murphy The Federal Reserve’s substantial influence The Fed holds more treasury securities than the next five or six countries combined. – Bob Murphy If you looked at the fed as just like a foreign country it’s holding more treasury securities right now.

— Bob Murphy

The Fed’s influence in the financial system is substantial. – Bob Murphy Understanding the scale of the Fed’s holdings is crucial for fiscal policy analysis. – Bob Murphy 4,000,000,000,000 and change than like the next five or six countries put together.

— Bob Murphy

The Fed’s role in government financing impacts fiscal sustainability. – Bob Murphy The comparison to other countries highlights the Fed’s power. – Bob Murphy The Federal Reserve’s substantial holdings affect US fiscal policy. – Bob Murphy Impact of interest rate changes on national debt A one percentage point shift in the treasury yield curve could increase expenses. – Bob Murphy Just having the treasury yield curve shift up by one percentage point… that’s an extra $380,000,000,000 in annual interest expense.

— Bob Murphy

Interest rate changes have significant financial implications for national debt. – Bob Murphy Understanding interest rate effects is critical for fiscal sustainability. – Bob Murphy The financial impact of interest rate shifts is substantial. – Bob Murphy Analyzing interest rate changes is crucial for debt servicing cost analysis. – Bob Murphy The treasury yield curve’s movement affects government debt expenses. – Bob Murphy The impact on national debt highlights the importance of interest rate management. – Bob Murphy The Federal Reserve’s perceived independence The Fed’s independence is historically tied to political influences. – Bob Murphy I think that yes the fed has always been political in fact the ostensible independence that was only formally established after world war two.

— Bob Murphy

The perception of independence challenges common assumptions about the Fed. – Bob Murphy Understanding the historical context of the Fed’s role is essential. – Bob Murphy This idea of independence is a relatively recent… claim.

— Bob Murphy

The Fed’s operations are influenced by political factors. – Bob Murphy The facade of independence affects public perception of the Fed. – Bob Murphy Analyzing the Fed’s historical role provides insights into its current operations. – Bob Murphy Strategic alignment of Fed actions with fiscal policies The Fed’s actions during high deficits are strategically aligned with fiscal policies. – Bob Murphy I don’t think that was a coincidence that the fed decided hey we wanna load up on treasury debt right when the federal government was issuing so much of it.

— Bob Murphy

The timing of Fed actions reflects broader fiscal trends. – Bob Murphy Understanding the interplay between government spending and Fed actions is crucial. – Bob Murphy The Fed’s monetary policy decisions are connected to fiscal policies. – Bob Murphy Strategic alignment highlights the relationship between the Fed and government actions. – Bob Murphy The Fed’s role in fiscal policy is significant during periods of high deficits. – Bob Murphy Analyzing Fed actions provides insights into broader economic trends. – Bob Murphy Restoring the Fed’s independence The Fed has deviated from its original purpose and needs to restore its independence. – Bob Murphy Besson… was saying we need to restore the independence of the fed in the sense that they need to return to their… original calling.

— Bob Murphy

The Fed’s current operations impact economic policy. – Bob Murphy Restoring independence is crucial for effective monetary policy. – Bob Murphy The Fed’s deviation from its purpose affects its role in the economy. – Bob Murphy Understanding the Fed’s historical role is essential for policy analysis. – Bob Murphy Calls for independence reflect concerns about the Fed’s current discretion. – Bob Murphy The impact of Fed policies on economic stability highlights the need for independence. – Bob Murphy

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Lightning Labs just released L402. The company rolled out open-source tools on February 15 that let artificial intelligence agents make payments directly on the Lightning Network, and this pretty much changes how AI can handle money. AI gets real wallets now.

The L402 toolkit comes with an agent tools repository and the lnget command-line interface, giving AI systems the power to run Lightning nodes, pay for gated APIs, host their own paid endpoints, and manage wallets through remote signers. Lightning Labs built these tools so AI can interact with financial services without human help, leveraging the Lightning Network’s speed and low costs. And the timing couldn’t be better – businesses want automation everywhere, especially in payments.

Things move fast here. The tools include macaroon credentials for security.

Lightning Labs designed L402 to support everything from autonomous machines doing microtransactions to enhanced data privacy in financial processes. Developers can grab the open-source repository right now and start building AI solutions that actually handle money. The lnget CLI makes integration simpler, offering robust functions for transaction execution and endpoint hosting. Elizabeth Stark, Lightning Labs CEO, said the release “represents a breakthrough in AI interactions with financial infrastructures.”

But there’s more to it than just payments. AI agents can now interact in real-time with decentralized financial ecosystems, opening doors for autonomous vehicles, smart city infrastructures, and trading systems that don’t need human oversight. The Lightning Network’s layer-2 solution makes Bitcoin transactions faster and cheaper, which is exactly what AI processes need.

Lightning Labs didn’t say how many entities are testing these tools yet.

The company anticipates widespread adoption across sectors interested in AI and blockchain integration. Developers interested in L402 can explore the repository for detailed documentation and implementation guides. The open-source nature encourages collaboration from the global developer community, and Lightning Labs wants developers to contribute to the project for continuous improvement. See also: Bitcoin MVRV Ratio Drops to March.

Stark emphasized community involvement during her February address, inviting developers worldwide to engage with the project. She thinks collaborative efforts could lead to unexpected advancements and applications that nobody’s thought of yet. The company stays committed to fostering an open ecosystem that benefits all stakeholders, not just Lightning Labs.

The release comes as businesses seek to automate transactions and enhance digital financial services. Tools like L402 could play a major role in this shift, especially since AI continues evolving at breakneck speed. The incorporation of blockchain solutions like those offered by Lightning Labs may redefine how digital transactions work across industries.

Lightning Labs hinted at ongoing discussions with several tech firms interested in implementing these tools, though they won’t name names. The anticipation around potential partnerships shows the industry’s keen interest in leveraging AI and blockchain synergies. As these discussions progress, further announcements are expected, potentially unveiling new use cases and strategic alliances that could reshape automated commerce.

The Lightning Network has been gaining traction as a preferred solution for scaling Bitcoin transactions. By facilitating faster and cheaper transactions, it provides an efficient platform for AI agents to perform microtransactions that would be too expensive on Bitcoin’s main chain. This efficiency is crucial for applications requiring rapid and cost-effective processing, such as IoT devices and automated trading systems that execute thousands of tiny transactions daily.

Despite the promising outlook, Lightning Labs hasn’t released performance metrics or user feedback from initial deployments yet. The company remains optimistic about the potential for new use cases and technological advancements stemming from this integration. Regulatory approval for AI in financial transactions is still pending, but Lightning Labs continues advancing its vision of a more interconnected financial world. For more details, see Sui Labs Sees Massive Jump in.

The L402 tools mark a significant milestone in merging AI capabilities with blockchain technology. As the tools become more widely adopted, they may unlock new efficiencies and innovations in how digital payments are managed across various industries. The company envisions these tools enabling a future where AI agents can autonomously manage complex financial tasks, a prospect that excites both developers and financial technologists.

During the February 15 release announcement, Lightning Labs highlighted L402’s potential to revolutionize AI-driven commerce completely. The company sees a future where AI agents handle everything from supply chain payments to content micropayments without human intervention. Source code is available now on GitHub with full documentation.

Lightning Labs is known for its contributions to the Lightning Network, which enhances Bitcoin’s scalability through layer-2 solutions. The network allows transactions at minimal fees, making it attractive for AI-driven processes. The company’s latest release exemplifies its mission to create seamless integration between artificial intelligence and decentralized finance systems.

The L402 protocol builds on HTTP 402 payment required status codes, creating a standardized way for AI agents to authenticate and pay for services across the web. Major API providers like OpenAI and Anthropic have already expressed interest in implementing L402-compatible payment gateways for their premium services.

Several Fortune 500 companies are quietly running pilot programs with L402 tools, according to industry sources familiar with the deployments. Early testing focuses on supply chain automation and customer service chatbots that need to purchase third-party data in real-time.

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Binance reserves have dropped to levels not seen since early 2024, and the timing is interesting. Right as liquidity thins out, price ripped 4.5% toward $1.50. That is not a coincidence the market can ignore.

On chain data shows Binance now holds only about 2.5 billion XRP. That is a noticeable squeeze on the sell side. Less supply sitting on exchanges usually means less immediate selling pressure.

And with sentiment slowly turning bullish again, this kind of liquidity drain can add fuel fast. When supply tightens and demand wakes up at the same time, things can move quicker than most expect.

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Binance XRP reserves have plummeted to roughly 2.5 billion, the lowest point since early 2024. Nearly 700 million coins have exited the exchange since November 2024, signaling a potential move to cold storage. Analysts interpret shrinking exchange balances as a classic accumulation signal that reduces selling pressure. Is a Supply Shock Incoming?The shift is not small. In November 2024, Binance was holding around 3.2 billion XRP. Now that number is closer to 2.5 billion. That is roughly 700 million tokens gone, about 22% of the stack wiped from exchange wallets in just over a year.

Source: CryptoQuantAnalysts says this kind of drop usually signals tighter sell side liquidity. When coins leave exchanges, they often move into self custody. That is typically a longer term play, something institutions and whales tend to do when they are positioning, not trading.

What makes it more interesting is the timing. This reserve drain happened right after Binance rolled out full XRPL support for RLUSD. Many expected higher on chain velocity. Instead, XRP itself started flowing out.

Less supply on exchanges. Stronger price reaction. That combination is getting hard to ignore.

The Short Squeeze ScenarioWhat happens next comes down to funding rates. XRP funding recently hit 10 month lows, and historically that kind of reset has often come before strong upside moves.

If shorts are getting crowded while exchange supply keeps shrinking, a clean break above $1.55 could spark a sharp squeeze toward $1.80.

The setup is also getting support from improving regulatory sentiment, especially with Ripple leadership gaining more visibility in Washington.

For now, $1.45 is the key level to watch. If price holds there while reserves continue falling, that is the kind of confirmation bulls want before aiming for new highs.

BTC's bottom might not be in, warned ChatGPT and said there could be more pain ahead for investors. Here's how low bitcoin could go.

Whenever bitcoin corrects after a prolonged rally, the general question within the cryptocurrency community is whether this is another “healthy” retracement in a bull market, or the trend has changed completely, and the bears are in full control.

The past few months, though, do not appear to be a regular correction. Bitcoin traded above $126,000 in early October before it plunged to under $100,000 by the end of the year. Its impressive start to 2026 was quickly halted, and the asset plummeted to $60,000 last Friday, charting a 52% drop since its all-time high.

What’s perhaps even more worrying is the fact that most other asset classes, including the precious metal market, kept riding high during this time, charting consecutive new peaks.

As such, we decided to ask ChatGPT if it believes BTC is indeed in a bear market or whether this is another ‘typical’ correction.

Is It a Bear Market? The AI solution acknowledged the substantial crash in early February, indicating that it “represents a major structural shift.”

“Importantly, the $60K zone was a former breakout level during the 2025 rally, which now acts as critical support.”

If the cryptocurrency finds a solid support and stabilizes at these levels, as it has done in the past week, the move south could “resemble previous 50% resets seen during strong cycles,” said the AI. However, a breakdown below these levels could “strengthen the bear thesis significantly.”

In conclusion to this question, ChatGPT said that BTC is indeed in a bear market, at least by the definition of that phrase. The only thing that remains uncertain is the magnitude and duration.

You may also like: Bitcoin’s 50% Decline Seen as ‘Modest,’ Signals Market Maturity Bitcoin Shorts Hit August 2024 Levels as Funding Rates Sink Deeply Negative US CPI Data for January Shows Cooling Inflation: How Will Bitcoin’s Price React? Where Is the Bottom? OpenAI’s platform believes there’s a 35% chance that the bottom was in at $60,000. However, its most likely scenario envisions at least one more leg down that could drive the cryptocurrency to $50,000-$52,000.

“The $50K region represents a strong psychological level and prior consolidation zone. A move here would mark a roughly 60% drawdown from the all-time high, aligning with more severe but still cyclical corrections.”

ChatGPT also outlined two extreme cases, both of which it believes are highly unlikely – a capitulation crash to $40,000-$45,000 or a full-on investor exodus to under $35,000. Nevertheless, it explained that both of these scenarios would require a massive black swan event, such as FTX’s collapse or a new war.

Will Bitcoin Endure? No matter which of the aforementioned scenarios materializes, ChatGPT remains positive on bitcoin’s long-term potential. It reminded that the asset has experienced and survived far worse drawdowns of up to 80% or even 90% in its early days.

“The most realistic bottom range currently sits between $50K and $60K, with a deeper flush toward the low-$40Ks possible if macro conditions worsen. However, bitcoin has shown extreme resiliency in the past, and there’s not much evidence to suggest otherwise now.”

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Rampant speculation on crypto derivatives platforms is fueling volatility and risking bitcoin’s image as a stable hedge, says BlackRock’s digital assets chief. Feb 15, 2026, 2:00 p.m.

NEW YORK — While BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) is among the most successful product launches in Wall Street history, the crypto market’s growing reliance on leverage could be doing long-term damage to bitcoin’s BTC$69,044.87 institutional appeal, according to Robert Mitchnick, head of digital assets at BlackRock.

During a conversation with Anthony Pompliano and investor Dan Tapiero at the Bitcoin Investor Week conference in New York on Thursday, Mitchnick said that while bitcoin’s fundamentals remain strong, excessive speculation — particularly on leveraged derivatives platforms — is introducing instability that threatens the asset’s positioning as a serious portfolio hedge.

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“These days where you have a tiny little thing that shouldn't have any price impact really at all — and if it does, should be small — like, for example, October 10th, some tariff-related thing, and next thing you know, [bitcoin] is down 20%,” Mitchnick said. “That’s because you get cascading liquidations and auto-deleveraging.”

While bitcoin’s long-term value proposition as a “global, scarce, decentralized monetary asset” remains intact, Mitchnick warned that the asset’s short-term trading behavior is starting to look dangerously similar to “levered NASDAQ” — a perception that may deter conservative allocators from entering the space.

“The facts are more on the side of how I characterized it,” he said, referring to bitcoin’s fundamental attributes. “But now the trading data, at least lately, looks very different, and the bar to adoption if it trades like levered NASDAQ is much, much, much higher.”

Mitchnick also pushed back on the idea that exchange-traded funds (ETFs) like IBIT are contributing to volatility, pointing instead to perpetual futures platforms as the source of instability.

“There’s a misperception out there that it’s a bunch of hedge funds in ETFs that are creating volatility and selling; that’s not what we’re seeing,” he said. “On a week that was tumultuous, obviously, in the bitcoin market, we had 0.2% of the fund redeem. If there actually were hedge funds massively unwinding trades… you would have seen billions. We saw many billions liquidated on these levered platforms.”

Despite short-term turbulence, Mitchnick emphasized that BlackRock remains committed to digital assets as part of a broader financial transformation.

“We see ourselves as having the role of a bridge… between traditional finance and the digital asset world,” he said. “Over time, there’s certainly going to continue to be a greater role for digital assets and this technology theme in general for many of our clients.”

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XRP is outperforming bitcoin and ether following signs of dip buying during recent crash.

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XRP's price has risen 38% since lows reached during the Feb. 6 crash. The bitcoin-beating rally follows an exodus of coins from Binance, a sign of accumulation following the price crash.

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The debate is growing on social media and in crypto circles: what if autonomous artificial intelligences discovered the interest of bitcoin by themselves? This hypothesis, long relegated to the realm of science fiction, is gaining ground among experts. An unprecedented race could begin between humans and machines to control a resource that has become strategic.

In brief Autonomous AI agents might favor bitcoin to carry out transactions without human supervision. Bitcoin offers AI systems a ‘cybersovereignty’ thanks to its decentralized operation and no KYC. Prototypes of AI agents managing Bitcoin wallets and executing transactions already exist. AI discovers Bitcoin, a new era opens Early signals have been emerging for several months. AI agents, these programs capable of making economic decisions without human intervention, are already experimenting with Bitcoin. The reason? Simple but powerful: these digital entities need a currency to interact among themselves. And bitcoin ticks all the boxes.

Jason Lowery, a major in the US Space Force and a strong supporter of bitcoin, recently declared on X: 

The fact that AI agents independently discover that bitcoin grants them cybersovereignty and then start a bidding war with humanity is not accounted for in prices.

This statement resonates especially in a context where concrete demonstrations are multiplying. Several prototypes show AI agents managing full Bitcoin nodes, holding private keys and executing transactions on the Lightning Network. These systems have neither passport nor bank account. The pseudonymous nature of Bitcoin thus becomes their natural gateway to economic autonomy.

The appeal is not limited to technology. It touches something more fundamental: digital sovereignty. A machine that wants to buy computation cycles, pay to access an API or compensate another agent cannot fill out a KYC form. It needs a system that works permissionlessly. Bitcoin precisely meets this need.

A frantic race for the last Bitcoin The equation becomes explosive when scarcity is added. Twenty-one million bitcoins maximum. Not one more. If thousands, then millions of AI agents start accumulating BTC to build their operational reserves, pressure on the available supply will mechanically increase.

Joe Burnett, vice president of Bitcoin strategy at Strive, shares this vision: “As AI agents begin to escape, they will need an authorizationless currency to ensure their survival.” 

This statement raises a dizzying question: in a world where machines and humans compete for the same limited resource, who will win?

Price speculations reflect this tension. Some analysts now talk about bitcoin at one million dollars, even beyond. 

These projections rely on a relentless game theory: if rational AI agents, programmed for maximum efficiency, identify bitcoin as the optimal asset, they will accumulate it massively. Humans, anticipating this movement, will do the same. The result? A bullish spiral fueled by fear of missing out.

Of course, obstacles remain. Regulators will not passively watch a massive transfer of value to autonomous machines. Singapore has already published a governance framework for agentic AI. Europe is progressing on its legislation. Transaction fees and Bitcoin network scalability limits also pose real technical challenges.

A convergence that redefines the rules of the game This debate goes far beyond financial speculation. It questions the very nature of money in a world where economic actors are no longer exclusively human. Inter-machine commerce settled in bitcoins is no longer science fiction. Prototypes exist. Companies invest. The infrastructure is being built.

Paradoxically, this dynamic occurs just as bitcoin is going through a turbulent period. Recent fears about the impact of generative AI on the tech sector have pushed BTC down to around $65,000. The correlation with the Nasdaq reaches new highs. Investors are liquidating risky positions, including cryptos.

Yet, some contradictory signals appear. Bitcoin ETFs captured $167 million of inflows over three days after weeks of outflows. Institutional investors are taking advantage of the drop to position themselves. They may be anticipating this new demand, the one from machines.

The irony of the situation is not lost on anyone. AI is lowering bitcoin short-term by frightening tech markets, but could become its main bullish catalyst medium-term. This dichotomy perfectly illustrates the unpredictability of an ongoing technological revolution. Money is definitely no longer just a human affair.

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Fenelon L.

Passionné par le Bitcoin, j'aime explorer les méandres de la blockchain et des cryptos et je partage mes découvertes avec la communauté. Mon rêve est de vivre dans un monde où la vie privée et la liberté financière sont garanties pour tous, et je crois fermement que Bitcoin est l'outil qui peut rendre cela possible.

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ZRO $49.1M next-week unlock: unverified; impact unconfirmedA claim is circulating that ZRO, alongside YZY and other tokens, faces a large unlock next week, with ZRO’s tranche estimated near $49.1 million. This figure is unverified, and there is no confirmation from the project’s official communications or primary unlock calendars at the time of writing.

Dollar estimates for unlocks depend on the spot price at the snapshot moment and may vary across trackers due to time zones, methodology, and whether linear emissions are aggregated into a single date. As a result, both the size and timing of the suggested unlock remain uncertain, and any market impact is unconfirmed.

ZRO is associated with LayerZero. Without confirmed dates, token amounts, and receiving wallets, the potential supply effect and distribution path cannot be assessed with confidence.

ZRO token unlock mechanics and YZY tokenomics explainedToken unlocks typically follow a vesting plan that may include cliffs (no releases until a specified date) and linear schedules (gradual releases). Unlocked does not always mean circulating: tokens can move to designated wallets, remain subject to internal policies, or be programmatically streamed.

For YZY, a commonly cited structure splits supply between an immediately available portion and a locked tranche with staged releases to different recipient groups. news/flashnews/kanye-west-meme-coin-yzy-tokenomics-30-no-lock-70-locked-with-3-and-6-month-cliffs-and-24-month-vesting-for-trading-unlocks?utm_source=openai” target=”_blank” rel=”nofollow noopener”>As reported by Blockchain.News, 30% of supply is unlocked with no lock, while 70% is locked and allocated to Team A and Team B with 24-month vesting and 3- and 6‑month cliffs.

Editorial note: broad market context can influence how unlocks are digested. Finder.com reported, “2021 had the most crypto all-time highs, while 2025 saw fewer,” highlighting that cycle conditions vary year to year.

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Why the token unlock schedule matters to tradersUnlock timing determines when new supply can reach the market, shaping float, liquidity, and potential slippage. Large cliffs can concentrate supply changes into short windows, while linear schedules diffuse effects over time.

Wallet paths matter. If allocations land in ecosystem or treasury wallets with known spending policies, sell pressure may be muted. Conversely, distributions to multiple investor or team wallets can increase rebalancing flows and short-term volatility.

Signal quality improves when dates, amounts, and wallet destinations are validated against official disclosures. Without that corroboration, conclusions about price impact remain speculative and should be treated as uncertain.

How to verify an unlock in 3 stepsCross-check TokenUnlocks and project announcements for dates, amounts, walletsStart with the project’s published vesting schedule and any recent announcements. Cross-check the stated dates, token amounts, and designated receiving wallets against third‑party unlock calendars to identify discrepancies or time‑zone offsets.

Review whether an event is a cliff or part of a linear stream. Confirm if the release is a one-time transfer or an ongoing emission that some trackers may present as a weekly aggregate.

Recalculate USD value from token amount using CoinGecko priceTake the token amount allegedly set to unlock and multiply by the spot price at the expected timestamp. At the time of this writing, ZRO is $1.82.

Because spot prices move, reevaluate the USD figure on the day of the event. Document your calculation inputs to keep methodology consistent across updates.

FAQ about ZRO token unlockWhere can I verify upcoming ZRO and YZY token unlock dates, amounts, and wallets involved?Consult official project disclosures, then reconcile details with a reputable unlock calendar and on-chain wallet activity.

How do token unlocks and vesting cliffs typically affect price, liquidity, and volatility?Cliffs can cause short, concentrated supply shocks; linear schedules spread effects. Liquidity and market depth determine how pronounced the volatility becomes.

DISCLAIMER: The information on this website is provided as general market commentary and does not constitute investment advice. We encourage you to do your own research before investing.

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Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses Exceeding $75,000 In Fermi To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options

If you purchased or otherwise acquired securities in Fermi (a) common stock pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and prospectus (collectively, the “Registration Statement”) issued in connection with the Company’s October 2025 initial public offering (“IPO” or the “Offering”); and/or (b) securities between October 1, 2025 and December 11, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”) and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).

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NEW YORK, Feb. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Fermi Inc. (“Fermi” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: FRMI) and reminds investors of the March 6, 2026 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company.

Faruqi & Faruqi is a leading national securities law firm with offices in New York, Pennsylvania, California and Georgia. The firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors since its founding in 1995. See www.faruqilaw.com.

As detailed below, the complaint alleges that the Company and its executives violated federal securities laws by making false and/or misleading statements and/or failing to disclose that: (1) the Company overstated its tenant demand for its Project Matador campus; (2) the extent to which Project Matador would rely on a single tenant’s funding commitment to finance the construction of Project Matador; (3) there was a significant risk that that tenant would terminate its funding commitment; and (4) as a result of the foregoing, Defendants’ positive statements about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.

On October 1, 2025, Fermi completed its initial public offering of approximately 32.5 million shares of common stock at $21.00 per share. The Company’s registration statement emphasized its plans to develop a large electric generation campus for AI data centers and identified an investment-grade “First Tenant” for its Project Matador site. The registration statement stated that, on September 19, 2025, Fermi had entered into a letter of intent with the First Tenant to lease a portion of the site on a triple-net basis for an initial twenty-year term, with four five-year renewal options.

In November 2025, the Company further announced that the First Tenant had entered into an Advance in Aid of Construction Agreement agreeing, subject to conditions, to advance up to $150 million toward construction costs.

On December 12, 2025, Fermi disclosed that the First Tenant had terminated the AICA the prior day, eliminating a key funding arrangement for the Project. Although Fermi stated that lease negotiations continued under the letter of intent, the market reacted negatively, and Fermi’s stock price fell more than 33%, closing at $10.09 per share, well below the IPO price.

The court-appointed lead plaintiff is the investor with the largest financial interest in the relief sought by the class who is adequate and typical of class members who directs and oversees the litigation on behalf of the putative class. Any member of the putative class may move the Court to serve as lead plaintiff through counsel of their choice, or may choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member. Your ability to share in any recovery is not affected by the decision to serve as a lead plaintiff or not.

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP also encourages anyone with information regarding Fermi’s conduct to contact the firm, including whistleblowers, former employees, shareholders and others.

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Concerns about the prospects for Lumen Technologies Inc. (NYSE: LUMN) have lingered. However, recent quarterly results suggest a positive shift in its financial health, driven by a focus on strengthening its balance sheet and improving liquidity through debt reduction. The global telecommunications company has also focused on improving customer satisfaction. Yet, it still faces challenges with declining revenue and with free cash flow.

The Louisiana-based company has been around a long time, so it was a surprise to some when the stock was at risk of being delisted from the New York Stock Exchange in 2023, after its price per share briefly dipped below $1.00. Those struggles continued into 2024, but by mid-summer, the stock surged as demand for its high-speed fiber-network solutions began to grow. The company secured deals with Microsoft and other leading tech companies that require increased connectivity between their data centers due to the explosive growth of artificial intelligence (AI).

Lumen partnered with IBM to unlock scalable AI for businesses and with Google Cloud to provide advanced cloud and network solutions to meet the growing demands of AI workloads. Lumen strengthened its financial position and freed up capital for long-term growth by refinancing its term loans and selling its fiber-to-the-home business to AT&T. CEO Kate Johnson projected the company’s return to growth by 2029.

24/7 Wall St. has performed analysis to determine if the company is fundamentally flawed, or if AI demand and strategic partnerships will be enough to see its stock continue on its bull run.

Lumen’s Recent Success From July 1, 2024, to September 30, 2024, the shares went on a tear. The stock, which was trading at just $1.11 at the start of the third quarter of 2024, surged 540% by the end of the third quarter. That was quite the reversal, given how the stock has slid 83.4% since hitting its all-time high of $49.45 on June 1, 2007. But market drivers are very different today, and even with the emphasis on AI development, Lumen stock is struggling to maintain that bounce.

Year Share Price Revenue* Net Income* 2015 $25.87 $17.900 $0.795 2016 $24.12 $17.470 $0.744 2017 $16.99 $17.656 $0.356 2018 $14.90 $23.433 $0.964 2019 $13.42 $22.401 $5.157 2020 $9.75 $20.712 $1.351 2021 $12.55 $19.687 $2.019 2022 $5.22 $17.478 $1.713 2023 $1.83 $14.557 $7.334 2024 $5.31 $13.108 −$0.550 2025 $7.77 $12.402 −$1.739 *Revenue and net income in $billions

Over the past decade, Lumen’s revenue decreased by more than 30%, while net income fell by over 318%. As the company battled through its dated infrastructure and a significant debt load, shares fell significantly from $25.87 in 2015 to $7.77 in 2025. However, Lumen has been able to better balance its books, with total assets and total liabilities nearly aligned in 2025 to the tune of $34.342 billion and $35.459 billion, respectively.

Three Key Drivers of Lumen Stock Performance

As the 57-year-old tech company looks forward to the rest of the decade, 24/7 Wall St. has identified three key drivers that are likely to have a positive impact on Lumen Technologies’ growth metrics and stock performance through 2030.

AI-Focused Fiber Infrastructure Expansion Lumen is transforming into an AI infrastructure provider by focusing on high-speed fiber connectivity for AI and cloud services. A multi-billion-dollar program is underway to expand its fiber network, adding 34 million fiber miles by the end of 2028. Securing long-term contracts with major tech companies for this network is expected to generate high-margin, recurring revenues and improve overall margins.

Debt Restructuring and Balance Sheet Repair Managing its substantial debt is critical for Lumen’s future. Through asset sales and refinancing high-interest debt, the company aims to significantly reduce its gross debt to $13.2 billion and cut annual interest expenses by nearly half. This strategy is designed to provide greater financial flexibility for growth investments, boost investor confidence, and transition the company toward stable growth.

Return to Revenue and Earnings Growth Achieving top-line and earnings growth is essential for sustained stock performance. Despite ongoing declines in older services, management anticipates that new digital and AI-related revenues will begin to outweigh these declines in 2026. Lumen projects growth in its business segment revenues in 2028, leading to overall company revenue growth in 2029. This is expected to result in positive earnings per share and a potential increase in market valuation.

How Lumen’s Next Few Years Could Play Out

Analysts currently have a consensus median one-year price target for Lumen stock of $7.64, which is less than the current price. At present, they see no upside potential. Of 12 analysts covering the stock, only one recommends buying shares.

By the end of 2026, 24/7 Wall St.’s forecast for Lumen shares is just $5.62, which represents downside potential of more than X%, based on an annualized EPS of −$0.26.

However, beginning in 2027 and continuing through 2030, we expect Lumen to post positive EPS, growing from $0.06 to $0.76, based on revenue growth from $13.61 billion in 2027 to $14.8 billion in 2030.

Year Revenue* EPS 2026 $13.45 −$0.23 2027 $13.61 $0.06 2028 $13.72 $0.43 2029 $14.14 $0.42 2030 $14.38 $0.76 *Revenue in $billions

By the conclusion of 2030, 24/7 Wall St. estimates that Lumen Technologies stock will be trading for $9.88 per share. Here is how it gets there:

Year Price Target Potential Upside 2026 $5.62 −29.4% 2027 $5.79 −27.3% 2028 $5.81 −27.0% 2029 $5.67 −28.8% 2030 $9.88 24.1% Up 80% Over the Past Year, Can Lumen Technologies Keep the Momentum Going

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