Data: If ETH breaks through $2,079, the total liquidation strength of short positions on mainstream CEXs will reach $847 million.

ETH 15-minute sharp decline -1.54%: BTC's intense volatility and on-chain liquidity pressure dominate short-term downside

From 13:15 to 13:30 (UTC) on February 16, 2026, ETH dropped 1.54% within just 15 minutes, significantly increasing market volatility. Investor interest in mainstream cryptocurrencies rose, and short-term trading activity noticeably intensified. During this window, prices rapidly declined, reflecting strengthened correlations among mainstream coins. The main driver of this fluctuation was the sharp volatility of BTC during the same period, with the correlation among mainstream cryptocurrencies causing ETH to decline simultaneously. BTC's price surged to $70,000 at 13:07, then fell below $69,000 at 21:26, triggering a broader risk-off sentiment in the crypto market.

OG Whale Opens $39.4M Ethereum Short With 20x Leverage

_OG whale opens $39.4M ETH short with 20x leverage on Hyperliquid, holding 21,000 ETH, as market volatility and whale selling intensify._ OG Whale Opens $39.4M Ethereum Short With 20x Leverage as volatility continues across the crypto market. On February 16, 2026, an early market participant k

ETH Breaks Through 2000 USDT

Gate News bot message, Gate market display, ETH breaks through 2000 USDT, now priced at 2000.43 USDT.

Tomasz Stanczak to Step Down from Ethereum Foundation - Unchained

Tomasz Stanczak will step down as co-executive director of the Ethereum Foundation in February 2026, with Bastian Aue as interim co-ED. Stanczak noted progress in decision-making and infrastructure use, while Aue emphasizes core principles.

ETH 15-minute increase of 0.82%: ETF capital net inflow and macro risk appetite resonate to drive the rebound

From 12:15 to 12:30 (UTC) on February 16, 2026, ETH prices experienced a short-term rally, with K-line returns reaching +0.82%, rising from approximately $1,995 to about $2,011. The overall market trading volume was high, and volatility increased significantly, continuously boosting investor attention. The main drivers of this movement were an upward shift in macro risk appetite and large inflows into ETFs. Recently, with the Federal Reserve's rate cut expectations heating up, mainstream risk asset sentiment has been boosted. ETH spot ETF saw a single-day net inflow of up to $250 million, significantly strengthening liquidity support. The overall market liquidity