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The crypto landscape remains in a widespread bear market following months of consistent market sell-off driven by geopolitical tensions, macro settings, and a shift in structure. In February alone, the total market cap has dropped by 12%, extending the total decline from October 2025 to around 44.5%.  Interestingly, another geopolitical event has occurred in which the US Supreme Court has struck down the legality of trade tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump under IEEPA. In a QuickTake post on CryptoQuant, XWIN Research Japan highlights the potential implications of this development for the crypto market. Tariff Impact On Crypto Assets Hinges On Implementation  On February 20, the US Supreme Court declared that the majority of the new tariffs imposed by Trump over the last year are illegal. The nation’s apex court clarified that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not authorize the President to impose tariffs; these taxes are being revoked, pot...

Ethereum saw a brief bounce on Thursday, but the $2,000 price level proved once again to be a formidable resistance zone, rendering the bullish move void as it pulls back toward $1,900. This brief bounce might be linked to renewed sentiment of investors toward accumulation, which appears to have reached key levels not seen in several years. Falling Ethereum Prices, Rising Conviction After weeks of selling pressure due to waning market conditions , buying activity and interest in Ethereum, the second largest cryptocurrency asset, have significantly picked up pace. On-chain data suggests that renewed buying pressure from investors has pushed toward historic levels. As outlined in the data shared by Batman, a crypto analyst and investor, ETH is experiencing one of its strongest accumulation phases in years. ETH has managed to remake history even as its price continues to trend lower, making this a pivotal moment for the leading altcoin and its future outlook. Rising buyer conviction...

The crypto market is entering a critical phase as persistent selling pressure and rising fear continue to dominate sentiment across digital assets. Price action has remained fragile in recent weeks, with both major cryptocurrencies and altcoins struggling to regain sustained momentum. Investors are increasingly cautious as liquidity tightens, volatility persists, and macro uncertainty weighs on risk appetite. While corrective phases are not unusual after strong rallies, the current environment suggests the market is still searching for stability rather than transitioning into a clear recovery. A recent CryptoQuant report highlights a significant regulatory development that could influence longer-term market structure. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse recently indicated there is roughly a 90% probability that the CLARITY Act will pass by the end of April. The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act aims to define the regulatory boundary between the SEC and CFTC, establish clearer registration fra...

With the Bitcoin price steadily trading sideways over the past few weeks, determining a buying entry has become extremely difficult. However, a key on-chain metric is now in the spotlight, providing valuable insights into the matter and allowing investors to pinpoint when to re-enter the market. Is Buying Bitcoin Now The Right Time? The ongoing volatility across the broader cryptocurrency market has capped Bitcoin’s upside attempts, keeping it well below the $70,000 mark. In this unfavorable environment, investors and traders are watching closely for a definitive signal like a price bottom before they can reenter the market. While investors ponder reentering the market, Joao Wedson, a market expert and founder of Alphractal, has published a chart that suggests that now is not the ideal time. After a period of bearish action, Bitcoin’s on-chain metrics are beginning to display signs of stabilization. However, a definitive buy signal has yet to emerge from the waning price performa...

Crypto analyst Hov has released a fresh analysis on the XRP price, highlighting its recent movements amid ongoing market volatility. The chart shows trading around $1.41 as of February 19, with a history of sharp declines and recoveries marked by Elliott Wave labels dating back to 2018. This update comes as the altcoin clings to key support levels , aiming to preserve the conditions for a larger bullish continuation despite this week’s pullback.  The next directional move could determine whether the recent decline marks the end of XRP’s prolonged corrective phase or the beginning of further downside.  Update On Recent XRP Price Movements  In a post on X, Hov noted that since his last update, the XRP price had declined more than expected , nearly breaking a clean diagonal pattern he had been closely watching. Despite this, the analyst noted that the cryptocurrency has not closed below the critical high-timeframe on the chart, which means the pattern is still technical...

Representatives from crypto and banking groups returned to the White House on Thursday in another attempt to resolve the key dispute holding up the long‑awaited crypto market structure legislation known as the CLARITY Act.  Despite the Senate Banking Committee’s positive vote on its part of the legislation, the bill has already faced delays and is now stalled due to disagreements about whether stablecoin issuers and platforms should be allowed to offer yield or rewards to users. Coinbase, Ripple Signal Progress At the center of the debate is a push from some senators and banking industry representatives to include language in the legislation that would prohibit companies from paying customers rewards for holding stablecoins on their platforms.  Some crypto advocates remain hopeful that lawmakers may draw a distinction between yield for holding stablecoins and rewards for using them, similar to the incentive programs long offered by credit card companies. They argue that us...

A revised cycle framework is drawing increased attention after a market technician detailed where Bitcoin sits within its broader structural progression . The assessment maintains that price has not transitioned into a bottoming phase . Instead, the market is positioned within a transitional range that typically develops before a deeper accumulation zone forms. Based on this structure, the next accumulation phase is projected to begin below $40,000. Bitcoin’s Redistribution Signals Dominate Post-Peak Structure In his breakdown, the analyst presented a chart mapping the full cycle progression from the 2022 bear market lows near $16,000 through the subsequent bull expansion. The initial stage represents classic accumulation , where long-term participants built exposure while sentiment remained subdued. As the price advanced, two consolidation pauses emerged along the uptrend. The analyst identifies these as reaccumulation phases — temporary absorption zones where supply was redistri...