Today's Highlights
1. Ripple CEO Confirms 90% Chance of CLARITY Act Passing
2. U.S. Ethereum Spot ETFs Record $130.51M Net Outflow on Feb 19
3. SOL Spot ETFs See $5.94M Net Inflow on Feb 19
4. U.S. SEC Outlines 2026 Crypto Regulatory Priorities
5. MANTRA Chain Launch Drives Strong Interest in RWA Narrative
Macro News
CLARITY Act Gains Momentum with 90% Passage Probability
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse confirmed a 90% chance of the CLARITY Act passing, which would clarify whether tokens like XRP are securities or commodities, potentially unlocking institutional capital and spot ETF approvals.
U.S. Ethereum Spot ETFs Record $130.51M Net Outflow
On Feb 19, U.S. Ethereum spot ETFs saw a total net outflow of $130.51 million, with BlackRock’s ETHA leading at $97.11 million, followed by Fidelity’s FETH at $11.62 million.
SOL Spot ETFs Attract $5.94M Net Inflow
SOL spot ETFs recorded a net inflow of $5.94 million on Feb 19, with Bitwise’s BSOL receiving $5.46 million and Fidelity’s FSOL adding $48.18 million.
Fed Spokesperson Predicts 0.37% MoM PCE Inflation for December
Nick Timiraos, the Fed's "spokesperson," predicts a 0.37% monthly PCE inflation rate for December 2025, pushing core PCE to a 3.0% annual rate, the highest since early 2025.
U.S. SEC Chair Outlines 2026 Crypto Regulatory Priorities
The U.S. SEC chair has detailed key regulatory priorities for 2026, signaling continued focus on enforcement, market structure, and investor protection in the crypto space.
Industry Hotspots
Three ETH Short Whale Positions Generate Over $24M in Profits
Three major Ethereum short positions held by whales have generated over $24 million in floating profits, with the largest being a 25x leveraged position by “0xed4” yielding $8.8 million.
RWA Market Grows 8.7% to $24.8B Amid DeFi TVL Decline
The RWA market has grown 8.7% to $24.8 billion, while DeFi TVL fell 25% to $94.8 billion. Tokenized U.S. treasuries, commodities, and private credit saw the most growth.
Crypto Fear and Greed Index Hits 7, Entering 'Extreme Fear' Zone
The fear and greed index dropped to 7, entering the "extreme fear" zone, indicating a historically rare level of pessimism in the crypto market.
On-chain Data Shows $SOL Outperforming $ETH and $ADA
On-chain metrics reveal that $SOL is outperforming $ETH and $ADA, with a 1.23% gain versus declines in the latter two, suggesting a potential trap for those expecting a broad-based BTC recovery.
Bitcoin Mining Cutoff Price Misunderstood Amid Volatility
Market volatility has led to confusion around Bitcoin’s mining cutoff price. While concerns about miner profitability are rising, the current environment is testing the resilience of the mining industry.
KOL and Institutions
@lookonchain
A legendary on-chain trader with over $22M in documented profits has opened a $85.75M long position in BTC and ETH, signaling strong bullish conviction.
@aicryptopattern
Top gainers include $PUNCH (+375.43%), $ENSO (+48.56%), and $RAVE (+30.05%). Top losers are $AWE (-39.72%) and $SPACE (-19.86%).
@CoinMarketCap
Top 24h trading volume leaders include BTC, ETH, SOL, and XRP. WMTX, BNB, and DOGE also feature prominently in the top 10.
@quantsdefi
BTC closed at $67K, up 1.4%, while ETH rose 0.6% to $1.9K. QDF highlights key market opportunities for the day.
@r_y_p_t_o_c
Bitcoin dominates 58.09% of the $2.3T crypto market, with ETH at 10.36%. BTC dominance continues to rise slightly.
@augustcool
Bitcoin’s daily spot volume was $35 billion, with a 7-day average of $27.5 billion. BTC dominance stands at 58.10%, with a market cap of $1.32 trillion.
@Marlow_Banes
$RELY surged 27.5% with high volume, while $ARB dropped 10.2%. Higher volatility presents more trading opportunities for experienced investors.
@SnowyDeFAI
BTC is trading at $66,823, ETH at $1,958.98, and SOL at $81.48. The intersection of DeFi and AI remains a key focus for market observers.
@cwtony89
Top 10 by market cap: BTC (+0.77%), ETH (-0.21%), SOL (+0.96%), and TRX (+2.12%). BNB and BCH also showed positive performance.
@PumpParade_
$BPX surged 18201.25% to lead the 24h top performers, followed by $GPT (+106.70%) and $ELA (+68.24%).
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