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🚨 Crypto Market Update – Feb 17, 2026
The market is under pressure today with broad weakness across majors.
• Bitcoin (BTC): $67,828
Down ~1.3% today. Intraday range: $67,329 – $69,999
Still struggling to reclaim the $70K level.
• Ethereum (ETH): $1,967
Down ~0.6%. Range: $1,940 – $2,019
Momentum remains weak below $2K.
• XRP (XRP): Trading near key liquidation levels as volatility increases.
🌍 Market Stats
Total Crypto Market Cap: ~$2.42 Trillion
24H Volume: ~$91 Billion
BTC Dominance: ~56%
ETH Dominance: ~10%
📰 Key Headlines
Standard Chartered cut its XRP price target by 65% and warned of further downside across the crypto market.
Michael Saylor has paused additional Bitcoin purchases.
Retail interest remains low, while ETF outflows continue draining liquidity.
⚠️ Overall sentiment: Cautious.
Liquidity is tightening, momentum is fading, and the market is waiting for a catalyst.
Stay sharp. Volatility isn’t done yet.