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Crypto Market Pressure Amid Prolonged Bitcoin ETF Outflows and Whale Liquidations |
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February 23, 2026 |
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Today’s Setup
Crypto markets strained by ETF outflows, miner sales, and regulatory risks
Bitcoin ETFs: Spot Bitcoin ETFs suffer historic $3.8 billion outflow over five weeks amid cooling institutional demand. Whale Activity: A $61 million Bitcoin whale liquidated amid extreme fear as Bitcoin plummeted below $65,000, with large holders increasing exchange inflows. Regulatory Developments: Senator Warren urges blocking crypto bailouts after $2 trillion market collapse, while Missouri advances a Bitcoin reserve bill.
Watch: Monitor ongoing Ethereum staking demand decline and regulatory clarity on stablecoin yield restrictions.
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Bitcoin ETFs suffer historic $3.8B outflow over five weeks
U.S.-based spot Bitcoin ETFs have recorded a record five-week outflow streak totaling $3.8 billion, with approximately $2.6 billion lost in 2026, signaling cooling institutional demand and market pressure.
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$61M bitcoin whale liquidated amid extreme fear and price drop below $65K
A prominent Bitcoin whale faced a $61 million liquidation on HTX as Bitcoin's price dropped more than 5% to below $65,000 amid extreme fear, with nearly $360 million liquidated in crypto longs within an hour.
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Bitdeer liquidates entire Bitcoin treasury, holdings fall to zero
Bitcoin miner Bitdeer sold its entire Bitcoin treasury of 943 BTC amid mining profit declines, becoming the largest publicly traded miner with zero Bitcoin balance as it pivots strategically.
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Elizabeth Warren urges Fed and Treasury to block crypto bailouts after $2T collapse
Senator Elizabeth Warren called on U.S. regulators to prevent taxpayer-funded rescues of crypto billionaires following a $2 trillion market collapse, warning against federal intervention in the sector.
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Missouri advances Bitcoin strategic reserve bill to House committee
Missouri lawmakers advanced House Bill 2080 proposing a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Fund, which would empower the state treasurer to receive, invest, and hold bitcoin, marking progress after a similar bill failed last year.
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• XRP price falls 4% amid largest realized loss spike since 2022 and increased whale inflows raising market stress concerns.
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BeInCrypto
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• Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin sold over 8,800 ETH in February totaling roughly $18.45 million amidst price pressure and rising Binance inflows.
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BeInCrypto
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• Ethereum staking demand dropped 50% despite recent price rebounds, raising concerns about the sustainability of the recovery.
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BeInCrypto
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• White House nears deal on stablecoin yield restrictions and market structure after third crypto meeting, signaling potential regulatory clarity.
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Bitcoin News
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• Elliptic identifies Russia-linked crypto platforms facilitating fund movements circumventing Western sanctions, prompting calls for tighter European measures.
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CryptoNews
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• Vitalik Buterin proposes a crypto security framework and supports Ethereum's censorship resistance upgrade, part of the 2026 Hegota hard fork.
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BeInCrypto
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• Crypto market falls $96 billion amid tariff uncertainty and geopolitical risks, with major assets showing declines and record Fear & Greed Index lows.
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CoinDesk
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• NYDIG reports the investable universe of crypto is narrowing, urging investors to focus on fewer attractive crypto applications.
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Cointelegraph
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