BTC Breaks Through 68,000 USDT

Three major Japanese securities giants consider entering the cryptocurrency trading business

Japan's three major securities giants plan to enter the cryptocurrency trading space, with the largest one, Nomura Holdings, set to provide services by 2026. Market expectations suggest Tokyo will relax restrictions on crypto ETFs, boosting demand for crypto investments.

Wintermute: BTC finds support at the 200-week moving average; a clear macro environment is needed to resume upward movement

Foresight News reports that Wintermute stated, "The road to a crypto market recovery depends on the clarity of macroeconomic conditions. The 200-week moving average still provides support, and the lack of structural damage means that when the recovery occurs, the rebound could be stronger than market sentiment suggests. Currently, we are in a range-bound and downward trend, with leverage factors dominating short-term market movements. Recently, $70,000 remains a resistance level. A recovery in the second half of 2026 is possible, but to achieve this, most participants will need to have exhausted their patience."

Benchmark maintains a "Buy" rating on Metaplanet, but the target price is lowered by over 50%

Benchmark analysts have lowered the target price for Metaplanet to 1,100 yen, despite financial strategy risks, as operational performance improves due to growth in Bitcoin-related services. Net loss was $619 million, and analysts are optimistic about the expansion potential of its Bitcoin revenue-generating business.

Bitcoin heads towards $7.7 trillion in market cap as Wall Street runs out of money to "buy the dip"

This morning I read a rather sharp analysis that goes beyond the usual chart patterns and market sentiments, with a notable statement: there is almost no "money standing outside the market." If this is true, it challenges a long-standing assumption in both the crypto market and traditional markets:

Crypto Fear Index drops to 8, market "extreme fear" sentiment intensifies

BlockBeats News, February 18 — According to Alternative Data, today’s cryptocurrency Fear and Greed Index is 8 (yesterday was 10), indicating an intensification of the market’s "Extreme Fear" sentiment. Note: The Fear and Greed Index threshold is 0-100, composed of the following indicators: Volatility (25%) + Market Trading Volume (25%) + Social Media Buzz (15%) + Market Surveys (15%) + Bitcoin’s Market Share (10%) + Google Search Trends (10%).

Michael Saylor Tells Ray Dalio: If World Order Breaks Down, Own Bitcoin

Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor told billionaire Ray Dalio to own bitcoin after the billionaire warned the post-World War II global order is breaking down, positioning the cryptocurrency as a shield against mounting geopolitical and financial instability. Dalio Flags Cracks in Global