UNI Token Slides 2.27% After BlackRock BUIDL Fund Integration Spurs Volatility and Profit Taking
Uniswap (UNIUSDT) experienced a price decline of 2.27% over the past 24 hours, with the current price at 3.538 USDT on Binance, down from a 24h open of 3.620 USDT. The recent price movement is largely attributed to a "sell-the-news" response following Uniswap's integration of BlackRock's BUIDL fund via Securitize, which initially triggered a sharp price rally but was quickly followed by a correction as market participants locked in gains. The trading volume remains substantial, though a decrease was noted compared to the previous day, reflecting moderated activity after the news-driven spike. Key metrics show UNI with a market capitalization in the $2.21–$3.27 billion range, and it continues to rank among the top DeFi assets, supported by ongoing institutional partnerships and protocol developments.
Bitcoin’s 9% bounce may be a trap. ⚠️
Between Feb 12–15, $BTC climbed ~9% and pulled in nearly $2B in new long bets as open interest surged and funding flipped strongly positive.
But the rally is still sitting inside a bearish structure — and momentum is fading.
Now we’re seeing:
🔻 Hidden bearish divergence on the 12H chart
📈 90% surge in NUPL (fresh unrealized profits = higher sell risk)
💰 Leverage building aggressively
Last time profit levels looked like this, BTC dropped ~14% in a day.
📊 Key levels (via CoinStats):
• $65K–$66K = primary support
• $62.8K–$63.8K = next support zone
• $60K = major psychological floor
• $70K = key resistance
• $72K–$73.5K = upper resistance zone
If $65K fails, downside risk accelerates.
If $70K–$73.5K is reclaimed, bulls regain momentum.
This “recovery” may have strengthened sellers not removed them. 🚨
BTCFellBelow$69,000Again
#VVVSurged55.1%in24Hours
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On INIT/USDT, I see strong volatility after the spike to 0.1381, which keeps me short term bullish.
For me, 0.110–0.115 is key support. As long as that holds, I’d expect another push toward 0.130+. If it breaks, I’d look for a deeper pullback toward 0.100.
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The period between February 16-22, 2026, will be quite critical for markets in terms of both macroeconomic data and geopolitical developments.
In particular, US inflation data and expected court rulings regarding the Trump administration's trade policies could increase volatility.
Critical Macroeconomic Data and Fed Agenda
Data from the US economy will be closely watched to determine the Fed's 2026 interest rate cut path.
*Fed Meeting Minutes (Thursday, the minutes of the monetary policy meeting will be released.
The market will be looking for clues about the pace and timing of interest rate cuts.)
US Core PCE Data (Friday, Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE), the Fed's most important inflation indicator, will be released.)
A better-than-expected figure could postpone interest rate cut expectations.
US GDP (GDP) Data (Friday, preliminary growth data for the fourth quarter of 2025 will affect market sentiment.)
Geopolitical and Legal Developments
Trump's Tariff Decision (February 20) The US Supreme Court is expected to issue its opinion on Trump's "Independence Day" tariff policy.
This decision could directly impact global trade and risk appetite.
US-Iran Negotiations
Trump's Statements suggesting a potential new round of talks with Iran are critical for energy prices and geopolitical risk premiums.
Ukraine Talks (February 17-18: A Ukrainian delegation is expected to hold talks in the US).
DeepSeek V4 Launch: Chinese AI giant DeepSeek is expected to unveil its next-generation flagship model, the V4, this week.
This could create activity in AI-focused crypto projects.
Asian Market Holidays: Stock exchanges in China, Hong Kong, South Korea, and Vietnam will be closed for much of the week due to the Lunar New Year (Spring Festival).
This could lead to decreased liquidity and sudden price movements in Asian sessions.