In February, BTC declined by approximately 15.5%, while ETH also corrected in tandem. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index fell into the Extreme Fear zone, reflecting a significant rise in market risk-off sentiment. Despite the volatile market environment, the fund portfolio maintained relatively stable overall performance, though short-term returns showed some divergence. Among the strategies, Stellar Core Smart-Invest (USDT) delivered the highest one-year return of 9.5%. Meanwhile, Interstellar Hedge (USDT) and Orbital Arbitrage (USDT) recorded cumulative returns of 18.0% and 17.2%, respectively. Notably, Interstellar Hedge (USDT) achieved positive returns in all 20 cycles during the observation period, resulting in a 100% win rate. Gravity Hedge (USDT) also performed strongly, with a 95% overall win rate.
- Market Review: In February, BTC declined by around 15.5%, with ETH experiencing a similar pullback. At the same time, rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and increasing shipping risks heightened market concerns about potential disruptions to crude oil supply. As a result, WTI crude oil prices rebounded rapidly and approached a near-term high during the month. Meanwhile, the Crypto Fear & Greed Index dropped into the Extreme Fear zone, indicating that risk-off sentiment strengthened significantly across the crypto market.
- Gate Private Wealth Product Performance: Among Gate's private wealth strategies, Stellar Core Smart-Invest (USDT) delivered the highest one-year return at 9.5%. Interstellar Hedge (USDT) and Orbital Arbitrage (USDT) recorded cumulative returns of 18.0% and 17.2%, respectively. During the statistical period, Interstellar Hedge (USDT) achieved positive performance across all 20 cycles, maintaining a 100% win rate. Gravity Hedge (USDT) also demonstrated strong stability, with an overall win rate of 95%.
- Outlook: Historically, oil price shocks have triggered economic recessions on multiple occasions. While the market consensus suggests that rising oil prices alone may not derail economic growth, they could push inflation higher in the coming months. Looking ahead, AI Agents and TradFi integration narratives are likely to remain key market themes over the next one to two months. These narratives may continue to serve as important catalysts for market sentiment and sector rotation within the crypto market.
Discover more details: Gate Private Wealth Management Monthly Report—February 2026
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