Traditional Finance Alert: VIX Increased by Over 4.5%

ETH 15-minute increase of 1.09%: Whale transfers and derivatives leverage resonate to drive short-term rally

From 18:30 to 18:45 (UTC) on February 26, 2026, ETH prices fluctuated between 1985.92 and 2009.73 USDT, with short-term returns reaching +1.09% and an amplitude of 1.20%. This recent volatility has attracted significant market attention, amid a generally weak overall market and increased fluctuations, with trading activity continuously rising. Market sentiment has been notably affected by high volatility, leading to a surge in attention. The main driver of this movement is large on-chain transfers and liquidation activities by whale funds, with some ETH rapidly flowing into mainstream trading platforms, increasing market supply and thus contributing to the volatility.

BTC 15-minute increase of 0.61%: On-chain whale funds concentrated inflow driving short-term rebound

From 18:30 to 18:45 (UTC) on February 26, 2026, the BTC price fluctuated between 66,848.7 and 67,381.8 USDT. The 15-minute return was +0.61%, with an amplitude of 0.80%. Market attention rapidly increased, short-term trading volume expanded accordingly, and upward price movements became evident. The volatility was stronger than the average during the same period, reflecting active short-term capital and intensified market sentiment. The main driver of this anomaly was a concentrated influx of whale funds on the blockchain within a short period. Key on-chain monitoring data shows that whales (holding ≥1,000 BTC) in the group...

TAO Falls 8% After $180 Rejection — Will $165 Support Hold or Break Toward $160?

TAO rejected the $180 S/R flip zone, triggering an 8% decline on the 4-hour chart. The token trades at $168.07, down 5.5% in 24 hours, holding just above $165.45 support. A break below $165.45 exposes $160, while recovery targets $175–$178.82 resistance. Bittensor’s TAO token

PEPE Drops 2.5% to $0.05394 — Will Momentum Hold as $0.000318 Short Target Looms?

PEPE traded at $0.05394, down 2.5% in 24 hours, within a support range of $0.053882 and resistance at $0.054045. It gained against BTC and ETH, while a short setup emerged with specific entry and stop-loss parameters. Market focus remained on established price levels.

ETH short-term decline of 1.08%: Extreme panic sentiment and capital flow leading to short-term selling dominated by BTC

Between 16:30 and 16:45 (UTC) on February 26, 2026, ETH experienced a significant price decline. The candlestick data shows a return of -1.08%, with the price range between 2008.21 and 2034.52 USDT, and an amplitude of 1.29%. Market attention has markedly increased, short-term volatility has intensified, and typical risk-averse sentiment in the industry is spreading. The main driving force behind this anomaly is extreme market panic and capital flowing into mainstream safe-haven assets. The Fear and Greed Index dropped to 16/100, indicating that investors' risk appetite is very low, with increased active stop-loss and position reduction behaviors. At the same time

BTC 15-minute slight decline of 0.61%: On-chain large transfers and ETF fund inflows slow down, jointly leading to a pullback

From 16:30 to 16:45 (UTC) on February 26, 2026, the BTC spot market recorded a -0.61% return, with prices fluctuating between 66,912.7 and 67,455.0 USDT, with an amplitude of 0.80%. During this window, market attention increased, and high-frequency anomalies triggered short-term cautiousness among investors. Liquidity was ample, but volatility intensified. The main driver of this anomaly was large on-chain fund transfers to exchanges, raising concerns about selling pressure. At the same time, the pace of ETF capital inflows slowed, and the ability of spot buying to absorb selling pressure decreased, further exacerbating price fluctuations in a short period.