Yesterday, the US Bitcoin spot ETF experienced a net outflow of $165.69 million.

Simon Gerovich Defends Bitcoin Treasury Strategy as Metaplanet Shares Slide

_Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich defends Bitcoin treasury strategy after sharp share decline, citing transparency, disciplined accumulation, options income, shareholder accountability._ Simon Gerovich, CEO of Metaplanet, publicly addressed mounting online criticism this week. The response came aft

Bitcoin Lightning Network Hits $1B Monthly Activity

The Bitcoin Lightning Network has officially crossed $1 billion in monthly transaction volume, marking a powerful milestone in 2025. This surge reflects more than just rising numbers. It signals a major shift in how

Data: The current mainstream CEX and DEX funding rates indicate that the market is once again turning fully bearish

Bitcoin is currently trading within a range with overall bearish market sentiment, and the funding rates on mainstream CEX and DEX indicate a downward trend. When the funding rate drops below 0.005%, it signifies that market sentiment is leaning towards pessimism.

Whale "0x049" Closes Leveraged Positions on ETH and BTC with $598,369 Loss

Gate News bot message, The trader known as "0x049" has fully exited long positions in $ETH and $BTC, recording a loss of $598,369. The total loss for this whale reaches $510,560. Previously, according to Onchain Lens on February 18, 2026, whale "0x049" had deposited $1.765M in $USDC into HyperLiquid

Weekly Strategy Report February 20, 2026

This week, the crypto market sentiment has slightly recovered, remaining in a weak bottoming phase. The total market capitalization is approximately $2.29 trillion, with major cryptocurrencies facing obvious short-term adjustment pressures. ETF capital outflows have significantly narrowed, and institutional risk-avoidance sentiment has improved, but overall market confidence still needs to be restored. Moving forward, attention should be paid to key support levels stabilizing and signs of capital inflow.

Glassnode Flags BTC Demand Exhaustion – What’s Next?

_Glassnode reports BTC demand exhaustion near $70K as Willy Woo says Bitcoin bear market remains in Phase 1._ Bitcoin market data shows rising stress as analysts track volatility, liquidity, and demand trends. New reports indicate that the Bitcoin bear market may still be developing, while on-