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The cryptocurrency market, under the shadow of geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainties, closed February 2026 with a fifth consecutive decline, with Bitcoin (BTC) price approaching critical threshold levels.
The crypto world experienced a particularly challenging period in February 2026. According to data shared by Santiment, the market struggled with numerous negative factors such as tariffs, lawsuits, and fears of war. During this period, Bitcoin (BTC) price faced the risk of falling below the $60,000 level, causing significant concern among investors.
Throughout February, the most discussed topic on social media was global tariffs. Especially political moves in the US and announcements of a 15% global tax deepened selling pressure in the market. As seen in the data, social volume peaked with these announcements, while prices experienced sharp pullbacks.
During the major crash on February 5, negative sentiment in the market reached its peak. Although prices showed some signs of recovery, fear and uncertainty among investors remained high, with the (FUD) level staying elevated. This situation emerged as one of the biggest obstacles limiting upward market movements.
On the other hand, legal processes such as the Jane Street case caused short-term fluctuations in the market. The introduction of regulations like the “Clarity Act” triggered a limited but notable rally of relief in the market.
Despite the overall downward trend, some projects managed to attract attention through development activities. Assets like Hedera (HBAR), Chainlink (LINK), and Cardano (ADA) continued to grow their ecosystems and ranked high on the list. Giants like Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL) maintained their strong social dominance.
Particularly, network development processes in projects like Starknet (STRK) and Avalanche (AVAX) demonstrated that their ecosystems remained vibrant regardless of price movements. Investors are closely watching how these projects will lead the market recovery in the coming period.