KuCoin Crypto Daily(2026-02-19)

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Today's Highlights

1. Crypto Community Conference 2026 in Łódź

2. $XYBER Tokenomics and On-Chain AI Integration

3. OpenAI Highlights Ethereum's Dominance in Smart Contract Security

4. Bitcoin Miners Face Pressure to Shift to AI Investments

5. Hyperliquid Policy Center Appoints Jake Chervinsky as CEO

6. NVIDIA Earnings and Stock Price Outlook for February 25

7. Mar-a-Lago Crypto Conference to Influence Bitcoin Volatility


Macro News

Digital Asset Market Clarity Act Passes House

The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act passed the U.S. House of Representatives 294–134. If signed into law, it would reclassify XRP as a regulated liquidity instrument, potentially opening the door for institutional investment.


Ethereum ETFs Face $42.5M Outflow

U.S. spot Ethereum ETFs experienced a $42.5 million net outflow on February 18, according to Trader T. This marks a pause in recent investor optimism for the Ethereum market.


Bitcoin Short-Term Holder Stress Hits 2018 Lows

Bitcoin’s short-term holder stress metric has reached levels last seen in 2018, signaling potential market capitulation. Institutional capital from Abu Dhabi added $1 billion to BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF by Q4 2025.


Fed Minutes Show Uncertainty on Inflation Timeline

The latest Fed minutes no longer specify a timeline for reaching the 2% inflation target. This reflects growing uncertainty among policymakers about the economic outlook.


SOL Spot ETFs See $2.398M Net Inflow

Solana spot ETFs recorded a $2.398 million net inflow on February 18, with Bitwise Solana Staking ETF (BSOL) leading the inflow at $1.51 million.


Industry Hotspots

Moonwell Launches Partial Compensation for Losses

Following a $1.78 million loss due to an oracle misconfiguration, DeFi lending protocol Moonwell has launched a partial compensation plan. The recovery plan includes merging the Apollo and Moonwell ecosystems.


Interoperability for Bitcoin Gains Momentum

Beyond is working to make Bitcoin interoperable across 140+ blockchains. The BYD launch and Wallchain campaign have drawn attention, signaling a shift in Bitcoin’s role from security to connectivity.


Bitcoin Shows Bullish Reversal Signs

Bitcoin is showing potential bullish reversal signs between $65,000 and $70,000. Technical indicators suggest a possible uptrend, offering cautious optimism for the market.


Ethereum’s MVRV Z-Score Hits -0.64

Ethereum’s MVRV Z-score has dropped to -0.64, indicating the market may be undervalued. This metric is often used to assess whether a cryptocurrency is in a bear or bull market.


Hyperliquid and Solana Form DeFi Lobbying Groups

Hyperliquid and Solana have both launched their own DeFi lobbying groups. These groups are expected to focus on issues like perpetuals trading without KYC requirements.


KOL and Institutions

@rektcapital

Rekt Capital’s altcoin update suggests potential bullish trends for $HYPE, $AVAX, $BNB, and $ALGO. Investors are advised to monitor these assets closely for further developments.

@lookonchain

Current market rotation shows BTC outflows, ETH volatility, and SOL quietly absorbing bids. This suggests a lack of strong directional momentum in the broader market.

@News_CryptoCafe

Top crypto market cap losers in the last 24 hours include Solana (-2.98%), BNB (-1.89%), Bitcoin (-1.38%), Ethereum (-1.06%), and Dogecoin (-0.38%).

@MasterCryptoHq

If just 10% of gold and silver market capitalization rotates into crypto, it could add nearly $4 trillion to the crypto market. This highlights the potential for significant capital inflows.

@jnwc79

Bitcoin’s short-term Sharpe Ratio has hit -38, a level seen at major cycle bottoms in 2015, 2019, and 2022. This suggests market exhaustion rather than the start of a new bear market.

@CryptoAnup

Despite Bitcoin trading near $66,000, Abu Dhabi funds are increasing their Bitcoin position to $1 billion. Institutional and sovereign wealth entities continue to accumulate.

@RipBullWinkle

The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act’s passage in the House could lead to XRP being recognized as a regulated asset. This may pave the way for institutional investment in the token.

@WalkDog1984

Bitcoin’s unique 21 million supply cap sets it apart from gold, which has no fixed mining cap. This scarcity makes Bitcoin a historically unprecedented asset class.

@vg69420

The current bear market may be the most realistic in recent cycles. With political pressures increasing, the market could face additional challenges in the near term.

@OwaisAlpha1

The quantum computing FUD surrounding Bitcoin is among the weakest seen in a bear market. This suggests it may not have a significant long-term impact on Bitcoin’s price.

@samtome97

Since Bitcoin’s last cycle peak, the broader altcoin market has been in decline. This trend highlights the dominance of Bitcoin and the challenges faced by other cryptocurrencies.

@david_smitmarke

Bitcoin’s price structure below $72,000 is weakening, putting pressure on the broader market. On-chain metrics indicate a lack of conviction among traders.

@Polymarket

Polymarket’s hourly seismograph shows low probability for Bitcoin reaching $150,000. Other market events, such as the Fed’s interest rate decisions, are also being closely watched.


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