📊 Morning Update | Feb 12, 2026 📈 US futures edge higher after strong January NFP, reducing near-term Fed cut expectations. 🌏 Asia at fresh highs, led by tech. 💵 USD firm, EUR/USD near 1.1860. 🛢 Brent ~$69.6 | WTI ~$64.9. 🥇 Gold near $5,060. 🪙 bitcoin around $67K.

Tesla shoots higher on stronger-than-expected delivery numbers Amazon surges after smashing earnings estimates Apple dips on fears of slowing iPhone sales Nvidia down sharply as chip demand cools off Gold jumps amid currency jitters Oil pops on unexpected inventory draw Bitcoin falters following regulatory whispers Microsoft rallies on bullish cloud outlook Meta slides as ad revenues soften Main indices volatile ahead of Fed speech

Yesterday's US jobs report (January 2026 data) showed Nonfarm Payrolls adding 130K jobs nearly double the expected ~70K and the unemployment rate dipping to 4.3% from 4.4%. This beat suggests the labor market is stabilizing and recovering after softer 2025 numbers (with big downward revisions to prior data). A resilient economy reduces recession fears, which is fundamentally bullish for risk assets like crypto long-term. But short-term? It's mixed for crypto: - Stronger data lowers odds of near-term Fed rate cuts (pushing them out, as a hot labor market gives the Fed room to stay hawkish on inflation). - Higher-for-longer rates strengthen the USD and pressure risk-on plays → we saw Bitcoin dip post-release (e.g., below $67K in some reports). That said, no sharp crash, it's more "less dovish" than outright bearish. If the recovery holds without overheating, it supports broader risk appetite eventually. Bottom line: Labor market rebound = positive macro backdrop for crypto, but expect chop/volatility near-term as Fed expectations adjust. Not a "risk-off" signal yet. What do you think—bullish setup or more pain ahead? 📈🐂 #Crypto #NFP #Bitcoin #Economy

GM 🌎 ✨️ Today will be another big day for markets: -Jobless claim data will be released at 8:30am est. (CPI data tomorrow) ✨️Currently: Yields are down due to strong economic data yesterday. Futures are up, as markets feel that companies can make good on their revenue projections. ✨️As for crypto (in my opinion), all we're waiting on is the Clarity Act. Once that passes (also mentioned by Ripple staff), we should see institutional adoption at scale. Everyone is waiting for clear rules for crypto. This will protect investors as well as ensure projects can be planned, covering long-term operations. ✨️let's see where the day takes us 👀 ☕️

Bitcoin defies 'extreme fear,' $HOT jobs report to show signs of resilience 🚀 What do you think?

📰BTCC Crypto Daily｜Feb 12｜All eyes on NFP🔥 🔍 Stay ahead of today’s key macro catalyst with BTCC: 🆚 Today is a macro showdown day for crypto markets. 🟢U.S. January Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) due today 🟢Expected: +65K jobs | 4.4% unemployment 🟢Annual revision may be the largest downward adjustment on record 📈 Crypto flows: 🟢Bitcoin spot ETFs logged $167M inflows yesterday, 3 straight days of net buying 🟢BTC trades around $67K, liquidation clusters: – below $65K → $440M longs – above $69K → $630M shorts 💥Positioning remains range-bound ahead of data ✏️ Takeaway: ETF demand is stabilizing, but NFP will likely decide short-term direction and volatility.