Data: 11,141,600 ZRO transferred from an anonymous address to Alameda Research, valued at approximately $24.29 million

BTC 15-minute oscillation downward -0.71%: Exchange platform abnormal selling combined with whale large transfers amplifying volatility

On February 17, 2026, from 17:30 to 17:45 (UTC), BTC experienced a sharp decline of -0.71% within just 15 minutes, with significant volatility attracting market attention. In terms of market performance, the price showed a rapid downward movement, reflecting short-term pressure and a temporary weakening of risk appetite. Trading volume also increased simultaneously, indicating intense disagreement between bullish and bearish funds during this window. The main driver of this anomaly was a sudden large-scale BTC sell-off event on a major mainstream trading platform. Due to a mistaken Bitcoin airdrop announcement by a leading platform in South Korea, the BTC/KRW trading pair on the platform briefly plummeted to a low of 17.

Is Bitcoin a Democracy? Adam Back Clarifies Protocol's Nondemocratic DNA - U.Today

The essay explores whether Bitcoin functions as a democracy, focusing on the debate around "one-CPU-one-vote." Adam Back argues Bitcoin is a technical consensus network, not a political system, where validity is enforced by nodes rather than majority rule, challenging the democratic perception of Bitcoin's operation.

ETH 15-minute increase of 1.04%: Macro liquidity easing and high on-chain activity driving a combined surge

From 16:00 to 16:15 (UTC) on February 17, 2026, Ethereum (ETH) achieved a +1.04% increase, with the price rising from $1,966.04 to $1,986.75. The short-term performance outperformed mainstream cryptocurrencies like BTC and SOL. Market activity has significantly increased, with 24-hour trading volume reaching $18.88 billion. Market attention continues to rise, and volatility has intensified. The main drivers of this movement stem from macro-level liquidity improvements and technical bullish signals. First, the Federal Reserve initiated a moderate rate cut cycle in mid-February, leading to

XRP Network Activity Declines as Burn Rate Falls 75% - U.Today

XRP struggles to recover from a recent price crash, with network activity and burn rates declining significantly. Despite some market fluctuations, bearish sentiment persists, causing weak investor confidence and uncertainty about XRP's future price direction.

ETH 15-minute decline of 1.34%: On-chain fund outflows and profit-taking after the upgrade jointly exert pressure on the price

From 14:30 to 14:45 (UTC) on February 17, 2026, ETH price experienced a short-term decline of 1.34%. This fluctuation occurred during a high-liquidity period when European and American markets intersect, accompanied by increased order book volatility. The market showed a phased wait-and-see attitude regarding Ethereum's future direction. On-chain data indicates that the ETH mainnet saw a net outflow of up to 21,395.6 ETH within the previous 24 hours, significantly reducing short-term market liquidity support and acting as a trigger for this price decline. The main driver of this fluctuation was large-scale on-chain fund transfers out of exchanges, leading to a decrease in available liquidity for buy orders.

BitMine increased its ETH holdings by 45,759 last week, bringing the total holdings to 4,371,500 ETH.

BlockBeats News, February 17 — According to an official announcement, BitMine increased its ETH holdings by 45,759 ETH last week, bringing its total holdings to 4,371,500 ETH, which accounts for 3.62% of the total Ethereum supply (120.7 million ETH). Among these, BitMine has staked 3,040,483 ETH. Based on the ETH price at that time of $1,998 per ETH, the total value is approximately $6.1 billion.