Panic premium lingers in options even as bitcoin recovers from lows
Bitcoin rebounded above $68,000 as ETF outflows hit $6.8 billion and funding flips positive. A break above $72,000 is needed to confirm a bullish shift.
ProShares Launches IQMM ETF to Support Stablecoin Reserves Under GENIUS Act Rules
ProShares has introduced a new exchange-traded fund focused on stablecoin reserves. The firm launched the ProShares GENIUS Money Market ETF under the ticker IQMM. The product aligns with reserve standards under the GENIUS Act. It invests only in short-term U.S. Treasury securities. The launch reflects rising demand for compliant reserve management tools. 📌 @ProShares launches […]
XRP ‘Coiling’ for a Breakout? Liquidity Patterns Mirror Previous Explosive Rallies
XRP’s market structure is showing signs of renewed liquidity compression, as evidenced by exchange flows and on-chain liquidity conditions aligning in a way that has historically preceded increased volatility. Data tracking Binance exchange inflows revealed that large deposits previously surged ahead of a major XRP rally, a pattern often associated with rising volatility rather than […]
Ripple CEO Garlinghouse Predicts CLARITY Bill Has 90% Chance of Approval Soon
Ripple chief executive Brad Garlinghouse said he now sees a 90% chance that the CLARITY Act will become law by April 2026. He described the outlook as stronger than before, citing steady legislative progress in Washington. According to the CEO, the improved odds reflect recent engagement between lawmakers, the White House, crypto firms, and banking […]
IP Strategy Announces Share Repurchase Program of Up To 1 Million Shares
[PRESS RELEASE – GIG HARBOR, Washington, February 20th, 2026] IP Strategy Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: IPST) (the “Company” or “IP Strategy”), the first company to adopt a treasury reserve policy centered on the $IP token, today announced the board of directors has authorized a share repurchase program whereby the Company may buy back up to 1 […]
‘Cryptocurrency is Useless’: No.1 US Fed Slams Crypto
The cryptocurrency discussion now extends beyond market evaluations because it has evolved into a determination of industry objectives. The recent criticism has become more intense. The recent period led to a situation where he encountered multiple challenges that required his attention. Neel Kashkari, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, expressed his opinion during
Eric Trump Defends Bitcoin Volatility, Says Worth “The Tremendous Upside”
“You’re going to have volatility with something that has a tremendous upside,” said Eric Trump while defending Bitcoin volatility recently in a CNBC interview. Eric Trump, son of the US President Donald Trump and Executive Vice President of the Trump Organization, shrugged off the current downturn of BTC USD. “Bitcoin will hit a million dollars. […]
Ripple CEO Predicts 90% Chance U.S. Crypto Bill Passes by April – What It Means for XRP Price
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse says there is a 90% chance the US CLARITY Act passes by the end of April. If that happens, years of crypto regulatory gray zone could finally close. Garlinghouse pointed to serious momentum building in Washington after months of Senate delays. Lawmakers are pushing toward a March 1 negotiation deadline set […]
Bitcoin Hashrate Explodes in V-Shaped Recovery – Are Miners Betting on a BTC Price Breakout?
Bitcoin miners just sent a loud signal for BTC Price. The network hashrate snapped back in a sharp V shaped recovery, even after January wiped out weaker operators. That kind of rebound suggests miners are not backing down. If anything, they look positioned for upside while $60,000 holds. Bitcoin (BTC) 24h7d30d1yAll time Last month was […]
Phemex Completes Full Integration of Ondo Finance Tokenized Equity Suite
APIA, Samoa, Feb. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Phemex, a user-first crypto exchange, has announced its integration for the full suite of Ondo Finance tokenized equities. This positions the platform at the forefront of the Real-World Asset (RWA) revolution, offering its 10 million global users seamless exposure to a comprehensive lineup of 14 blue-chip traditional assets […]
CME Group to Launch 24 Hour Crypto Futures and Options Trading in May 2026
CME Group will launch 24-hour cryptocurrency futures and options trading on May 29, 2026, pending regulatory review. The exchange will shift its crypto derivatives to a continuous schedule. This move will align regulated products with nonstop crypto spot markets. It will also respond to rising institutional demand for flexible risk management tools. As a result, […]
The Bitcoin CME gap is dead – and past gaps could close forever in May this year
CME Group has spent most of its life as the financial plumbing moving the gears behind wheat hedges, rate bets, equity futures, the quiet machinery that keeps risk moving. Now it is taking a very public step into crypto’s always-on world. On May 29, CME says it will launch 24/7 trading for its cryptocurrency futures […]