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Bitcoin Rangebound on ETF Outflows, Energy Rebound and Supreme Court Tariffs Lift |
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February 21, 2026 |
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Today’s Setup
Markets Await Breakout Amid Mixed Crypto Flows, Regulatory Moves, and Legal Decisions
ETF Flows: Bitcoin ETFs post nearly $4B outflows over five weeks, pressuring price and liquidity. Legal Catalyst: US Supreme Court strikes down Trump-era tariffs, boosting risk appetite in crypto and equities. Network Dynamics: Bitcoin mining difficulty jumps nearly 15% as hashrate rebounds from winter outages.
Watch: Bitcoin price technicals show a narrowing triangle pattern signaling an imminent breakout.
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Top Stories
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South Korean Lawmakers Criticize Regulators Over $43B Bithumb Bitcoin Credit Error
South Korean authorities face backlash after Bithumb mistakenly credited 620,000 BTC worth about $43 billion, with investigations delayed and scrutiny intensifying on the Financial Services Commission.
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Bitcoin ETFs See Nearly $4 Billion Outflows Over Five Weeks, Keeping Price Rangebound
Bitcoin ETFs have suffered close to $4 billion in outflows over the past five weeks, including a recent $166 million redemptions, contributing to tight liquidity conditions that maintain Bitcoin's rangebound price.
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US Supreme Court Invalidates Trump’s Broad Tariff Regime, Lifting Crypto and Market Sentiment
A 6-3 US Supreme Court ruling struck down President Trump's expansive global tariffs imposed under emergency powers, restoring Congress's control over tariffs and sparking rallies across crypto and traditional markets.
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Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Surges 14.7% as Hashrate Recovers After US Winter Storm
Bitcoin's mining difficulty saw a record jump of nearly 15%, reflecting a sharp hashrate rebound as US miners recover from winter outages, supporting network security amid ongoing price consolidation.
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Ripple CEO Sees 90% Chance of US Crypto Clarity Bill Passing by April Amid Stablecoin Talks
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse predicts strong odds for the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act’s passage by end of April, potentially ending regulatory uncertainty and enabling clearer oversight for institutional crypto markets.
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