$BTC $XRP #CryptoNewsFlash $BNB

Today, February 18, 2026, both Bitcoin (BTC) and Ripple (XRP) have shown positive intraday movement, recovering from a slight dip in the early morning hours.

​Market Summary (as of 09:00 UTC)

​Bitcoin (BTC): ~$67,282.70 (Currently up +1.00% from 00:30 UTC)

​Ripple (XRP): ~$1.48 (Currently up +1.09% from 00:30 UTC)

​Graph Analysis & Trends

​Morning Correlation: Both assets followed a very similar trajectory in the early hours, hitting a localized bottom around 02:05 UTC, where XRP dipped slightly deeper (-0.47%) compared to Bitcoin (-0.40%).

​Recovery Phase: After 06:00 UTC, both saw a steady climb. Bitcoin showed a strong surge around 08:25 UTC, reaching an intraday peak of +1.34%.

​Current Lead: While Bitcoin led the mid-morning rally, XRP saw a sharp spike at 08:50 UTC (+1.24%) and is currently slightly outperforming Bitcoin in terms of percentage growth for the day.