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Indonesia Energy Corp. Ltd. operates as an oil and gas, exploration, and production company. It engages in oil and gas assets portfolio with a mix between medium-sized producing blocks and exploration blocks with significant resources. Its portfolio includes Kruh, Citarum, and Rangkas Area. The company was founded by James J. Huang and Wirawan Jusuf in 2014 and is headquartered in Jakarta, Indonesia.

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Indonesia Energy Corp Ltd is trending due to heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, with the community actively discussing the potential for global oil supply disruption through the Strait of Hormuz to drive energy prices higher and trigger a short squeeze.

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The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE) is under intense focus as escalating geopolitical tensions, including US-Israel strikes on Iran and severe disruption to tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, ignite expectations for a substantial oil price surge. The community is actively debating the potential for crude to reach $100 or even higher, driving a significant rotation into the energy sector amidst concerns of a prolonged supply shock from the critical chokepoint.

Exxon Mobil Corp. engages in the exploration, development, and distribution of oil, gas, and petroleum products. It operates through the following segments: Upstream, Energy Products, Chemical Products, and Specialty Products. The Upstream segment organizes the exploration of crude oil and natural gas. The Energy Products segment includes fuels, aromatics, and catalyst and licensing. The Chemical Products segment offers petrochemicals. The Specialty Products segment provides finished lubricants, basestocks and waxes, synthetics, and elastomers and resins. The company was founded by John D. Rockefeller in 1882 and is headquartered in Spring, TX.

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Exxon Mobil Corp

Exxon Mobil is trending as escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, specifically concerning Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, are driving a significant surge in oil prices. The community is highly engaged, anticipating substantial gains for the energy sector amidst potential supply disruptions, while others express caution regarding the sustainability of the rally.

Lockheed Martin Corp. is a global security and aerospace company, which engages in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of technology systems, products, and services. It operates through the following business segments: Aeronautics, Missiles and Fire Control (MFC), Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS), and Space. The Aeronautics segment researches, designs, develops, manufactures, integrates, sustains, supports, and upgrades advanced military aircraft, including combat and air mobility aircraft, unmanned air vehicles, and related technologies. The MFC segment is involved in air and missile defense systems, tactical missiles and air-to-ground precision strike weapon systems, logistics, fire control systems, mission operations support, readiness, engineering support and integration services, manned and unmanned ground vehicles, and energy management solutions. The RMS segment designs, manufactures, services, and supports various military and commercial helicopters, surface ships, sea and land-based missile defense systems, radar systems, sea and air-based mission and combat systems, command and control mission solutions, cyber solutions, and simulation and training solutions. The Space segment includes the production of satellites, space transportation systems, and strategic, advanced strike, and defensive systems. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Bethesda, MD.

Lockheed Martin Corp.

Lockheed Martin is surging amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and strong financial performance, including a recent agreement to quadruple THAAD missile production and an upbeat outlook. The community is keenly discussing the 'war effect' driving a 'defense super-cycle,' even as some express caution about the stock's rapid run.

Red Cat Holdings, Inc. provides products, services and solutions to the drone industry. It also engages in the provision of distributed data storage, analytics and services for the drone industry.The firm product include Dronebox, which is a blockchain technology that records, stores and analyzes flight data and information from a drone. It operates through the Enterprise Segment. The Enterprise Segment will focus on developing a hardware enabled software platform of services and solutions to government and commercial enterprises and the military. The company was founded by Jeffrey M. Thompson in February 1984 and is headquartered in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Red Cat Holdings Inc

Red Cat Holdings is trending as heightened geopolitical tensions are driving conversation around defense technology, with the community closely watching its participation in the Drone Dominance Gauntlet and anticipating updates from its upcoming Innovation Day.

Battalion Oil Corp. engages in the acquisition, production, exploration, and development of liquids-rich oil and natural gas assets in the Delaware Basin. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Battalion Oil Corp - Ordinary Shares (New)

Battalion Oil Corp. is experiencing a surge as escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East fuel speculation of an oil supply shock, with the community actively discussing its low float and high short interest for a potential short squeeze if the conflict intensifies.

Venture Global, Inc. engages in the development and construction of liquefied natural gas production, establishing us as a rapidly growing company delivering critical LNG to the world. It projects include Calcasieu, Plaquemines, CP2, CP3 and Delta projects. The company was founded by Michael Sabel and Robert Pender in 2023 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

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Venture Global Inc

Venture Global is trending amidst escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz, which is widely seen as a catalyst for significantly higher LNG spot prices. The community is actively discussing a potential short squeeze fueled by high short interest and is eagerly anticipating upcoming earnings, expected to highlight the company's growing production and undervalued position.

RTX Corp. is an aerospace and defense company, which engages in the provision of aerospace and defense systems and services for commercial, military, and government customers. It operates through the following segments: Collins Aerospace Systems (Collins), Pratt and Whitney, Raytheon Intelligence and Space (RIS), and Raytheon Missiles and Defense (RMD). The Collins segment manufactures and sells aero structures, avionics, interiors, mechanical systems, mission systems, and power controls. The Pratt and Whitney segment includes the design and manufacture of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems for commercial, military, and business aircraft. The RIS segment is involved in the development of sensors, training, and cyber and software solutions. The RMD segment offers end-to-end solutions to detect, track, and engage threats. The company was founded in 1922 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

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Raytheon Technologies Corporation

RTX is trending amid escalating global tensions, driving robust community discussion around increased defense spending and the company's pivotal role in supplying advanced missile systems like Tomahawk and Patriot. The market is actively anticipating a strong upside for defense stocks, with RTX at the forefront of this renewed geopolitical focus.

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United States Oil Fund

The United States Oil Fund is trending amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, with US-Israeli strikes in Iran and retaliatory attacks causing significant disruptions to shipping through the critical Strait of Hormuz. The community is hotly debating whether these events will trigger a sustained oil price surge on supply disruption fears or lead to a quick "sell the news" correction.

SoFi Technologies, Inc. is a financial service platform, which engages in the provision of student loan refinancing options to the private student loan market. It operates through the following segments: Lending, Technology Platform, and Financial Services. The Lending segment offers personal loans, student loans, home loan products, and related servicing activities. The Technology Platform segment focuses on technology products and solutions revenue. The Financial Services segment includes the SoFi Money product, SoFi Invest product, SoFi Credit Card product, SoFi Relay personal finance management product, and other financial services such as lead generation and content for other financial services institutions. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

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SoFi is trending amid notable downward pressure, driven by broader financial sector weakness and geopolitical concerns, as community discussions weigh its strong fundamentals and potential S&P 500 inclusion against fears of further declines and dilution rumors.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Bitcoin deposits to exchanges rise during major conflicts, then return to normal levels since the asset isn’t linked to a single country, said analyst George Tung</li><li>He noted that growing participation in exchange-traded funds has reduced pressure on spot markets during geopolitical shocks.</li><li>He highlighted global liquidity, stablecoin supply, rate expectations, and regulatory clarity as key factors shaping Bitcoin’s broader trend.</li></ul>As tensions between the U.S. and Iran grew, panic spread to the crypto derivatives markets, where about $1.8 billion in aggressive sell orders came in within an hour. But analyst George Tung pointed out that Bitcoin's sell-offs during wartime appear to be temporary.In the X&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/CryptosR_Us/status/2027962035418362339?s=20">post</a> on Saturday, the market analyst George Tung argued that while military escalations create immediate volatility within crypto markets, “capital is not structurally leaving” Bitcoin. Tung, who goes by the handle CryptoRUs, further stated that long-term trends are more influenced by the overall state of liquidity and the market structure, since Bitcoin “isn’t tied to any single country’s economy.”<figure class="image"><a class="st-link-external" href="https://x.com/CryptosR_Us/status/2027962035418362339?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_03_01_at_6_08_23_AM_png_7f1097e0e7.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-03-01 at 6.08.23 AM.png" width="904" height="1716"></a><figcaption>George Tung on Bitcoin's price. Source: @<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/CryptosR_Us">CryptosR_Us</a>/x</figcaption></figure>The market watcher attached a chart from CryptoQuant exchange netflow&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://cryptoquant.com/asset/btc/chart/exchange-flows/exchange-netflow-total?exchange=all_exchange&amp;window=DAY&amp;sma=0&amp;ema=0&amp;priceScale=log&amp;metricScale=linear&amp;chartStyle=column">data</a> across major geopolitical conflicts seen historically impacting Bitcoin’s price and noted that “the on-chain pattern is consistent.”Meanwhile, Tung noted that the rise of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and institutional participation meant much of the stress has now been absorbed in derivatives markets rather than sustained spot selling. Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw net inflows of $787 million during the week of February 23–27, with&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/IBIT">BlackRock's IBIT</a> leading the way with $503 million, as per SoSoValue&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://sosovalue.com/assets/etf/us-btc-spot">data</a>.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Exchange Inflows Surge After Wars</h2>Exchange inflows had risen sharply after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, when Bitcoin fell from around the high range of $30,000 to about $34,000 in a sharp intraday move, according to historical&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/bitcoin/historical_data?start=2025-03-01&amp;end=2026-03-01">data</a>. Data also showed that during the Israel-Hamas war in October 2023, Bitcoin was trading near $28,000 and briefly dipped toward $27,000 before stabilizing. In June 2025, during the Iran-Israel escalation, Bitcoin traded in the mid-$60,000 range and fell to $63,000 amid high volatility.On Sunday, after a US strike on Iran led to the assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Iran,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin">Bitcoin (BTC)</a> traded at $66,313.65, up by 4.5% in the last 24 hours, after hitting an intraday low of $63,857.20. On Stocktwits, the retail sentiment moved up from ‘neutral’ to ‘bullish’ territory; however, chatter around the asset remained at ‘low’ levels over the past day.The Key Opinion Leader also asked market watchers to closely monitor global liquidity, stablecoin supply, interest rate expectations, and regulatory clarity.<figure class="image"><a class="st-link-external" href="https://x.com/CryptoMichNL/status/2028047545751031940?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_03_01_at_6_05_21_AM_png_5dd2a83458.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-03-01 at 6.05.21 AM.png" width="962" height="1276"></a><figcaption>Bitcoin's rebound might not be positive, says analyst. Source: @<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/CryptoMichNL">@CryptoMichNL</a>/x</figcaption></figure>Michaël van de Poppe, a well-known Bitcoin analyst, doesn't agree with this view. He&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/CryptoMichNL/status/2028047545751031940?s=20">said</a> that Bitcoin went up at first because of the news, but now it's going down because people aren't sure when the U.S. market will open, and there's a CME gap. It could go up again if it breaks above the 21-day moving average and makes a higher low.Read also: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/senator-calls-for-ban-on-insider-trading-after-us-strike-on-iran-generated-million/cZdcHZ3RIc4">Senator Calls For Ban On Insider Trading After US Strike On Iran Generated $1.2 Million</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

In this photo illustration a novelty Bitcoin token is photographed with a Sterling British Pound GBP, US dollar and a Euro bank note, on March 13, 2022 in Bristol, England. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

War Rhetoric Isn’t Moving Bitcoin Long Term, Says Analyst George Tung

Bitcoin analyst Michaël van de Poppe said BTC initially rallied on the news but is now pulling back amid uncertainty around the U.S. market open and a CME gap.

George Tung: War Headlines Don’t Change Bitcoin’s Structure, As No Country Owns It

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Bitcoin analyst Michaël van de Poppe said BTC initially rallied on the news but is now pulling back amid uncertainty around the U.S. market open and a CME gap.


<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Several analysts said Bitcoin price data does not show a repeated 10 AM sell-off pattern as rumors suggested.</li><li>The claim gained attention after a lawsuit against Jane Street tied to Terra trades became public in New York.</li><li>Market data showed Bitcoin trading near $64,266, with retail sentiment staying neutral.</li></ul>Multiple crypto analysts are disputing claims that Jane Street Capital was manipulating Bitcoin (BTC) by dumping prices at 10 AM daily.&nbsp;This theory has been gaining popularity over the week. Bitcoin analyst Sunny Decree&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/sunnydecree/status/2027336665035891088">wrote</a> on Friday that the 10 AM dump narrative was “FAKE NEWS” and said that chart overlays do not show a consistent daily pattern of sell-offs at that time. He added that if traders review the intraday price data, then they can “debunk this theory in approximately 30 seconds.”&nbsp;<figure class="image"><a class="st-link-external" href="https://x.com/sunnydecree/status/2027336665035891088?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_02_28_at_4_51_01_AM_png_79addb5130.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-02-28 at 4.51.01 AM.png" width="980" height="1014"></a><figcaption>Analyst calls Jane Street 10 AM dump 'fake news'. Source: @<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/sunnydecree">sunnydecree</a>/x</figcaption></figure>Adding to this sentiment, economist Alex Krüger&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/krugermacro/status/2026895258915619114">addressed</a> how institutional trading works, explaining that firms often buy spot Bitcoin while taking opposite positions in futures contracts, which keeps their overall market exposure balanced rather than pushing prices down.<figure class="image"><a class="st-link-external" href="https://x.com/krugermacro/status/2026895258915619114" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_02_28_at_4_51_55_AM_png_4154672940.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-02-28 at 4.51.55 AM.png" width="800" height="1548"></a><figcaption>Macro analyst Alex Krüger calls it a 'flawed conspiracy theory'. Source: @<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/krugermacro">@krugermacro</a>/x</figcaption></figure>Further, K33 Research analyst Vetle Lunde&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/VetleLunde/status/2027009407544881512">shared</a> an article in which he examined minute-by-minute Bitcoin price data and said it does not show a consistent daily price drop at 10 AM, as the theory claims.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin">Bitcoin (BTC)</a> traded at $64,266.18, down by 4.9% in the past 24 hours. On Stocktwits, the retail sentiment around Bitcoin remained in ‘neutral’ territory with chatter at ‘low’ levels over the past day.<h2 class="st-heading-2">The Claim</h2>Speculation about the so-called “10 AM dump” continued to rise after the&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://d1e00ek4ebabms.cloudfront.net/production/uploaded-files/20260221JaneStreetComplaint-543392cb-fc16-4a99-948c-23294b6a75cf.pdf">lawsuit filed</a> in New York last Saturday was made public on Monday. The filing relates to alleged insider trading tied to 2022 Terra ecosystem transactions and does not mention current Bitcoin price suppression.Adding to this sentiment, the prominent cryptocurrency analyst and influencer Justin Bechler&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/1914ad/status/2026757796390449382">posted</a> "The 10 am Drop: How Jane Street Broke Bitcoin's Price" on Wednesday. The theory has picked up momentum since. According to Bechler, Jane Street was pushing Bitcoin lower through frequent morning sell-offs using ETF-related trades, maintaining the price below $150,000.<h2 class="st-heading-2">What Is The Jane Street Dump?</h2>The term “Jane Street dump” refers to the claim that the firm regularly sold Bitcoin around 10 AM Eastern Time to push the price lower, especially when Bitcoin was trading below $150,000.A crypto market watcher named Bull Theory&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/BullTheoryio/status/2026719222680924234">shared</a> a Bitcoin (BTC/USD) candlestick price chart, saying, "Since Jane Street was sued two days ago, the 10 AM manipulation has stopped."In a similar vein, co-founders of Glassnode, Jan Happel and Yann Allemann,&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/Negentropic_/status/2026674954322714737">added</a> that the "Jane Street Lawsuit gets made public, and miraculously the 10 am $BTC slam disappears."<h2 class="st-heading-2">The 10 AM Reference</h2>The 10 AM reference is about 10:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time, which is shortly after the U.S. stock market opens at 9:30 a.m. This is usually a busy time in financial markets because more traders are active and volumes increase.<figure class="image"><a class="st-link-external" href="https://x.com/jjcmoreno/status/2026830811454996536" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_02_28_at_5_04_03_AM_png_865bde3ea1.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-02-28 at 5.04.03 AM.png" width="790" height="986"></a><figcaption>CryptoQuant analyst on Jane Street. Source: <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/jjcmoreno">@jjcmoreno</a>/x</figcaption></figure>Supporters of the theory said Bitcoin often dropped around this time. While CryptoQuant's head of research negates the 10 AM theory,&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/jjcmoreno/status/2026830811454996536">saying</a> it is what any other delta-neutral fund does. He added that this type of strategy is common in financial markets and is not unique to one firm. He said that calling this normal hedging activity a coordinated price dump is misleading.Read also:<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/trump-media-pledged-bitcoin-collateral-arkham-intelligence-analyst/cZTdjPgRIcb"> Trump Media Pledged $175 Million In Bitcoin As Collateral, Arkham Intelligence Analyst Clarifies</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Analysts Are Calling ‘Jane Street 10 AM Bitcoin Dump’ Theory ‘Fake News’  

Economist Alex Krüger pointed out that institutional trading involves buying Bitcoin and hedging with futures, arguing this does not amount to deliberate price suppression.

No Truth To Jane Street 10 AM Bitcoin Dump, Analysts Dispute It As ‘Fake News’

Economist Alex Krüger pointed out that institutional trading involves buying Bitcoin and hedging with futures, arguing this does not amount to deliberate price suppression.


<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Bitcoin’s price climbed back over $68,000 on Friday morning, still down 0.2% in the last 24 hours.&nbsp;</li><li>According to Matt Hougan, Jane Street, Wintermute, or Binance are not the reason why Bitcoin’s price is down – it’s because of retail traders who sold, or were forced to sell their BTC.</li><li>He said the market is currently in a “classic crypto winter,” and that a “classic crypto spring” will follow.</li></ul>Matt Hougan, the chief investment officer at Bitwise, said on Thursday that the ‘real reason’ Bitcoin (BTC) is down is not Binance, Wintermute, or Jane Street. It’s because too many traders who were long Bitcoin sold their BTC exposure.“They sold it via spot, they sold it by unwinding leveraged positions, and they sold it by writing calls against their Bitcoin,” he&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/Matt_Hougan/status/2027107215036059861?s=20">wrote</a> in a&nbsp; post on X. “They sold because of the four-year cycle and because of quantum fears and because they wanted to invest in AI start-ups and for other reasons.”<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_02_27_042406_png_f7a37ea562.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-02-27 042406.png" width="818" height="781"><figcaption>Source: @Matt_Hougan/X</figcaption></figure><a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin">Bitcoin’s price</a> climbed back over $68,000 on Friday morning, down just 0.2% in the last 24 hours. Retail sentiment around the apex cryptocurrency on Stocktwits dipped to ‘neutral’ from ‘bullish’ over the past day.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_02_27_042421_png_9a1f7cb321.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-02-27 042421.png" width="1261" height="146"><figcaption>BTC retail sentiment and message volume on February 27 as of 4:30 a.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">Bitcoin Bottom Followed By Crypto Spring Ahead</h2>According to him, the good news is that Bitcoin’s price and the cryptocurrency market are currently bottoming, with most traders who were selling done. He also reiterated that new all-time highs are in Bitcoin’s future. According to a Stocktwits poll, if Bitcoin’s price were to drop another 20% tomorrow, most retail traders are&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/if-bitcoin-price-falls-20-most-retail-traders-are-ready-to-buy-the-dip/cZTc9KyRIRu">ready to buy the dip</a>.&nbsp;<blockquote>This is a classic crypto winter, and there will be a classic crypto spring.&nbsp; People want someone to blame — I get it — but the reality is far more boring than that.– Matt House, Chief Investment Officer, Bitwise</blockquote>According to Jeff Park, the chief investment officer at ProCap and advisor at BitWise, Jane Street should not be held accountable as the sole “villain” in&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/is-jane-street-why-bitcoin-isnt-at-150-k-firm-wipes-x-account/cZTGedpRIbm">manipulating Bitcoin’s price</a> when the entire system is broken. “The more important question is not whether a particular firm is the villain. It is whether a regulatory framework designed for traditional ETFs is appropriate for an asset whose core value proposition is independence from the financial institutions now tasked with intermediating it,” he wrote in a note.<h2 class="st-heading-2">What Is Retail Saying?</h2>‘Jane Street Woes’ was among the top trending conversation topics around Bitcoin on Stocktwits.Many users agreed with Park’s analysis that the system was rigged to give players like BlackRock, State Street, and Vanguard power over Bitcoin’s price.<stembedurl>https://www.stocktwits.com/HellenJune/message/646063685</stembedurl><stembedurl>https://www.stocktwits.com/PaddyOoohhYeah/message/646062342</stembedurl>Bitcoin’s price is down more than 46% since reaching its all-time high of $126,000 in October. So far this year, the apex cryptocurrency has fallen around 25%.&nbsp;Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/mara-stock-surges-despite-deep-quarterly-loss/cZTc5VsRIRZ">MARA Stock Surges Despite Deep Quarterly Loss – ‘No Longer Simply A Bitcoin Miner’ Says CEO</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Why Is Bitcoin Down? Bitwise CIO Says The Real Reason Is 'Boring,' Crypto Spring Still Ahead

According to the chief investment officer at Bitwise, Bitcoin is bottoming out and it’s just a “classic crypto winter.” 

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Bitcoin’s price has been range-bound over the last two weeks, consistently trading below $70,000.</li><li>The apex cryptocurrency edged lower in the last 24 hours and has fallen 12% over the past week.</li><li>In an ongoing Stocktwits poll, two-thirds of traders said they are ready to buy the dip if BTC’s price falls another 20%, while 24% said they would either panic sell or trim their holdings.</li></ul>Bitcoin (BTC) is not the hottest asset to invest in right now, with its price taking another hit in the last 24 hours to hover around $67,600 after a 12% weekly slide from recent highs, yet retail investors signal a strong resolve to buy the dip.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin">Bitcoin’s price</a> edged 0.8% over the past day to around to around $67,600. Retail sentiment around the apex cryptocurrency moved lower to ‘neutral’ from ‘bullish’ over the past day, but remained above the ‘bearish’ sentiment seen a week ago.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_02_27_014151_png_c294393336.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-02-27 014151.png" width="1262" height="686"><figcaption>BTC retail sentiment and message volume on February 27 as of 2:30 a.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">Retail Ready To Buy Bitcoin&nbsp;</h2>According to an&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/discussions/if-btc-x-drops-20-tomorrow-what-are-you-doing/645736443">ongoing poll</a> on Stocktwits, nearly 60% of retail traders are prepared to buy more Bitcoin even if the price falls another 20% tomorrow. Around 24% said they would either panic-sell or trim their holdings, while 17% said they are most likely to hold onto their stash. A 20% drop from the current price would bring Bitcoin under $54,000.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_02_27_021438_png_7fb1d977f0.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-02-27 021438.png" width="1320" height="934"><figcaption>Results of an ongoing Stocktwits poll asking traders what they are likely to do if Bitcoin's price were to fall 20% tomorrow on February 27 as of 2:30 a.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>The cryptocurrency is trading 50% below its record high in October and has fallen nearly 23% so far this year.One user on the platform said that not only would they buy more Bitcoin, they would also expand their “capability to buy dramatically.”<stembedurl>https://www.stocktwits.com/pariah/message/645737324</stembedurl>Another said that Bitcoin’s price is more likely to drop another 50%, and doesn’t plan on doing anything until that bottom hits.&nbsp;<stembedurl>https://www.stocktwits.com/noccers/message/645738170</stembedurl><h2 class="st-heading-2">Crypto Market Sentiment Takes A Hit</h2>The crypto market entered a new phase of pessimism after some said&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/is-jane-street-why-bitcoin-isnt-at-150-k-firm-wipes-x-account/cZTGedpRIbm">Bitcoin could have been at $150,000</a> if Jane Street had not manipulated prices and&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/did-jane-street-see-the-terra-crash-coming/cZRvoHRR4zn">allegedly</a> contributed to the 2020 crypto crash.&nbsp;Meanwhile, the Office of the Comptroller of Currency (OCC) issued a new proposal of rules to implement the GENIUS Act, which put&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/xrp-slumps-with-bitcoin-dip-bnb-outperforms-amid-crypto-reg-fog/cZTcJbaRIRr">restrictions</a> on stablecoin rewards.&nbsp;The issue is also currently under debate in Washington, with the CLARITY Act caught in limbo and a month-end deadline fast approaching. According to JPMorgan, crypto markets could get a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-26/jpmorgan-sees-crypto-boost-if-market-structure-bill-passes">boost</a> if the CLARITY Act gets approved because it will “reshape market restructure.”Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/mara-stock-surges-despite-deep-quarterly-loss/cZTc5VsRIRZ">MARA Stock Surges Despite Deep Quarterly Loss – ‘No Longer Simply A Bitcoin Miner’ Says CEO</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

A Bitcoin sign is displayed on the wall of developers Ciprés and Rilea Group on July 16, 2025, in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

If Bitcoin’s Price Falls 20% Tomorrow, Most Retail Traders Are Ready To Buy The Dip

According to an ongoing poll of Stocktwits, only 17% said they are likely to hang onto their Bitcoin holdings.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Jane Street has drawn renewed scrutiny following allegations tied to the 2022 TerraUSD collapse.</li><li>On Wednesday night, the firm wiped its X account and deleted all of its posts.</li><li>According to the crypto community, if Jane Street had not been manipulating Bitcoin’s price, it could have been at $150,000, if not higher.&nbsp;</li><li>However, analysts are debating whether the larger system is to blame or Jane Street specifically.&nbsp;</li></ul>Trading company Jane Street has been in hot water after TerraForm Labs accused it of market manipulation, and it deleted all posts from its X account overnight, fueling speculation over its role in the 2020 crypto crash.<figure class="image"><a class="st-link-external" href="https://x.com/JaneStreetGroup" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_02_26_043150_png_befb5044b9.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-02-26 043150.png" width="415" height="407"></a><figcaption>Source: @JaneStreetGroup/X</figcaption></figure>The crypto community on Reddit and Twitter has another point of contention. If Jane Street had not manipulated TerraUSD’s (UST) price, if Luna (LUNA) had not subsequently crashed, leading to the FTX collapse, then maybe Bitcoin (BTC) would be at $150,000 right now, if not higher.&nbsp;Currently, Bitcoin’s price is trading around $68,400, higher than earlier this week but still nearly 50% below its record high of over $126,000 seen in order. Any retail trader who bought at the peak needs an&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/bitcoin-reclaims-65-000-but-october-buyers-still-need-90-rally-to-break-even/cZRy5ucRIGc">over 90% rally to break even</a>. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the apex cryptocurrency improved to ‘bullish’ from ‘neutral’ territory over the past day.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_02_26_044020_png_0aad70b853.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-02-26 044020.png" width="1246" height="672"><figcaption>BTC retail sentiment and message volume on February 25 as of 4:45 a.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">Jane Street Isn’t Different From Its Fellow APs</h2>According to Jeff Park, the chief investment officer at ProCap and advisor at BitWise, the short answer is no. The long answer is more complicated. No single firm, like Jane Street, should be able to directly suppress Bitcoin’s price. “Every Authorized Participant across every Bitcoin ETF operates under the same rules and the same exemptions,” he said in a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/dgt10011/status/2026785209983619485?s=20">short note</a> on X.&nbsp;However, what the larger structure can suppress is something more subtle. According to Park, Authorized Participants (APs) are unique within the regulatory framework. He explained that under typical regulations, short sellers are required to locate shares before selling them short. However, APs are exempt from that requirement because they have contractual rights to create and redeem ETF shares.<h2 class="st-heading-2">The System Is Broken</h2>What an AP can do is short ETF shares without borrowing stock, without incurring borrow costs, and without a hard deadline to close the position, leaving the position open for as long as it remains commercially reasonable. “This exemption was designed to support orderly ETF market-making. Structurally, however, it creates a window that looks very similar to regulatory arbitrage,” he wrote.<blockquote>The more important question is not whether a particular firm is the villain. It is whether a regulatory framework designed for traditional ETFs is appropriate for an asset whose core value proposition is independence from the financial institutions now tasked with intermediating it.– Jeff Park, Chief Investment Officer, ProCap</blockquote>Simply put, if the hedge is done in futures rather than spot, no spot Bitcoin needs to be purchased. The mechanism is designed so that spot buying is weakened. “The gap between spot and derivatives is then left to basis traders, whose role is to keep those markets aligned,” Jeff wrote.<h2 class="st-heading-2">What Is Jane Street's Actual Net Position?</h2>Crypto analyst Justin Bechler doesn’t disagree that the ETF mechanism is broken, but still has its suspicions about Jane Street’s role. “Jane Street's conduct in Bitcoin markets has not been tested by regulators. Its conduct in other markets has,” he&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.reddit.com/r/btc/comments/1rewhyf/the_10am_drop_how_jane_street_broke_bitcoins_price/">wrote</a> in a post on Reddit.According to him, since Jane Street is a key authorized participant for major Bitcoin ETFs, it has privileged access to ETF redemption flows. The post alleged Jane Street’s large IBIT holdings may be fully hedged or offset with undisclosed derivatives, meaning the real net exposure could be neutral or even short.&nbsp;Bechler also noted that Bitcoin has shown repeated sharp sell-offs around 10 a.m. ET, when the stock market opens. According to him, while the mechanism is broken, Jane Street is not innocent of exploiting it for its own gains.<h2 class="st-heading-2">What Is The Lawsuit Against Jane Street?</h2>The federal lawsuit against Jane Street alleges that Jane Street used inside information to trade ahead of a major liquidity event. According to the complaint, a former Terraform intern later employed by Jane Street shared nonpublic information through a private chat group. When Terraform pulled liquidity from a key trading pool, a wallet linked to Jane Street allegedly exited its position minutes later, before the market knew what was happening.The lawsuit claims Jane Street avoided large losses and worsened the collapse. Jane Street denies the allegations and says Terraform’s failure was caused by its own design flaws and misconduct.Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/bitcoin-etf-inflows-top-500-m-for-first-time-this-year-after-record-outflows/cZTGEntRIbj">Bitcoin ETF Inflows Top $500M For First Time This Year, On Track To Break Record Outflow Streak</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

A Bitcoin inscription displayed outside a Bitcoin ATM, on November 20, 2024 in Krakow, Poland. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Is Jane Street Why Bitcoin Isn't At $150K? – Firm Wipes X Account After Market Manipulation Lawsuit

According to Jeff Park, the short answer is no, but Reddit disagrees. 

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Best-selling author Robert Kiyosaki said he purchased one Bitcoin at $67,000 amid a downturn.</li><li>He cited concerns about U.S. debt, Federal Reserve money printing, and Bitcoin’s fixed 21 million supply.</li><li>Gold prices remained near $5,100 per ounce, supported by ongoing macroeconomic momentum.</li></ul>Best-selling personal finance author Robert Kiyosaki said on Friday that he purchased one Bitcoin for $67,000 this week, despite the recent pullback in cryptocurrency prices, and outlined two reasons for his decision.On X, Rich Dad Poor Dad author Kiyosaki&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/theRealKiyosaki/status/2024966297105432886?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2024966297105432886%7Ctwgr%5Ed401d0c8d708e274c9883fc6a180c9310b6a42be%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fu.today%2F2-reasons-why-rich-dad-poor-dad-author-bought-1-bitcoin-at-67000">wrote</a>, “Although Bitcoin is crashing, I bought one more whole Bitcoin for $67k.” He said his purchase was driven by concerns over U.S. fiscal policy and the expected expansion of money printing.“Because the Big Print will begin when the US debt crashes the dollar and ‘The Marxist Fed’ begins printing trillions in fake dollars,” Kiyosaki wrote, describing what he views as an impending wave of monetary expansion.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><a class="st-link-external" href="https://x.com/theRealKiyosaki/status/2024966297105432886?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_02_21_at_8_08_16_AM_png_9689a10b84.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-02-21 at 8.08.16 AM.png" width="894" height="676"></a><figcaption>Robert Kiyosaki on buying Bitcoin. Source: @<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/theRealKiyosaki">theRealKiyosaki</a>/x</figcaption></figure>Kiyosaki also pointed to Bitcoin’s fixed supply cap. “The magical 21 millionth Bitcoin is getting close to being mined,” he wrote. “When the 21st millionth Bitcoin is mined… Bitcoin becomes better than gold.”<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin">Bitcoin (BTC)</a> was trading at $68,203, unchanged from the previous 24 hours. On Stockwits, the retail sentiment around BTC remained in the ‘bearish’ territory, as the chatter levels around it remained ‘low’ over the past day.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Gold Prices Trade Higher</h2>Gold prices remained near $5,100 per ounce.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/tether-gold">Tether Gold (XAUT)</a> traded at $5,095 over the past 24 hours, extending its recent rally. On Stockwits, the retail sentiment around XAUT remained in the ‘bearish’ territory, as chatter levels around it moved from ‘extremely low’ to ‘low’ over the past day.According to&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.kitco.com/news/article/2026-02-20/wall-street-bears-turn-tail-after-gold-rises-5100oz-main-street-bullishness">reports</a>, John Weyer, head of commercial hedging at Walsh Trading, said gold’s price action following <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/supreme-court-trump-tariffs-tom-lee-bitcoin-trigger-bull/cZR85bqR4x6">the&nbsp;Supreme Court’s tariff</a> ruling showed that although the ruling removed one element of uncertainty, bullish momentum remained intact.&nbsp;Gold initially fell sharply after the announcement but quickly rebounded as buyers returned, Weyer said. Over the past six months, he noted, market participants have largely bought gold because it has been rising. While the tariff decision eliminated some uncertainty, other risks remained, supporting continued demand.Analyst Michaël van de Poppe&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/CryptoMichNL/status/2025155789087014989?s=20">said</a> that Bitcoin should be compared to gold, not the U.S. dollar, because both are "hard assets," saying that Bitcoin is currently undervalued when compared to gold. Read also: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/bitcoin-etf-balances-slide-to-100k-btc-since-october-peak/cZR8OOmR4UT">Bitcoin ETF Balances Slide To 100K BTC, Since October Peak</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Robert Kiyosaki attends Why We Want You to Be Rich: Two Men-One Message Authored by Donald Trump and Robert Kiyosaki. (Photo by Matt Carasella/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)

Rich Dad Poor Dad Author Reveals He Bought Bitcoin For 2 Reasons

Robert Kiyosaki warned that a debt-driven dollar crisis could trigger massive money printing by the Fed.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Data showed Bitcoin’s price is on track for a five-month decline, which would mark its longest losing run since 2018–19.</li><li>Historical patterns, including typical post-election strength and January-February reversals, have not held this year either.</li><li>The cryptocurrency is down roughly 50% from its October peak and has fallen over 22% so far this year.</li></ul>Bitcoin (BTC) is enduring its worst opening stretch to a financial year, shedding more than 22% so far in 2026 and roughly half its value since October’s peak, even as it climbed back above $68,000 on Friday morning.According to&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://charts.checkonchain.com/btconchain/tradfi/performancebyyear_Bitcoin/performancebyyear_Bitcoin_light.html">data</a> from checkonchain, a typical down year has an average index reading of 0.84, whereas Bitcoin is currently at 0.77 – lower than the average of previous crypto slumps.The 22% fall in Bitcoin’s price this year follows a 17% decline in 2025, which was a post-election year. This marks another pivot from earlier trends, where post-election years have been the top-performing on average, according to data.<figure class="image"><a class="st-link-external" href="https://charts.checkonchain.com/btconchain/tradfi/performancebyyear_Bitcoin/performancebyyear_Bitcoin_light.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/newplot_png_5d959d7240.webp" alt="newplot.png" width="1440" height="737"></a><figcaption>Bitcoin's average performance compared to its price so far in 2026. | Source: checkonchain</figcaption></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">Bitcoin Price Trends Break Historical Patterns</h2>CoinGlass data&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.coinglass.com/today?ref=blog.woo.org">showed</a> this is also the first time Bitcoin is on track to log back-to-back losses with a 10% dip in January, followed by a 13% loss so far in February. Historically, if Bitcoin traded lower in January, it picked up in the following month and vice versa.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Bitcoin_Monthly_returns_png_d5b43bbedc.webp" alt="Bitcoin Monthly returns .png" width="2720" height="1740"><figcaption>Bitcoin's historical monthly price performance. | Source:CoinGlass</figcaption></figure>Bitcoin’s also on track for a five-month decline, which would mark its longest losing run since 2018–19, when prices dropped for six consecutive months from August 2018 through to&nbsp; January 2019.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Sentiment Turns Cautious</h2><a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/white-house-takes-reins-in-crypto-bank-stablecoin-talks/cZRZsUXR4DY">Bitcoin’s price</a> was up nearly 2% in the last 24 hours, climbing to around $68,100. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the apex cryptocurrency continued to trend in ‘bearish’ territory over the past day, accompanied by ‘low’ levels of chatter.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_02_20_061434_png_8c3ebe7e30.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-02-20 061434.png" width="1271" height="145"><figcaption>BTC retail sentiment and message volume on February 20 as of 5:30 a.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>Some users on the platform questioned Bitcoin’s narrative as a hedge against inflation.<stembedurl>https://www.stocktwits.com/alexx013/message/645411625</stembedurl>While others quipped that Bitcoin is unlikely to bounce back anytime soon.<stembedurl>https://www.stocktwits.com/Eazyyy/message/645410187</stembedurl>The ‘fear’ sentiment in the crypto market has been growing, with gold bull Peter Schiff repeating calls of&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/sell-bitcoin-now-crypto-critic-peter-schiff-warns-of-btc-price-falling-to-20000/cZRZyrQR4xR">Bitcoin’s price falling to $20,000</a> and Senator Elizabeth Warren asking Washington not to bail out any “<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/changpeng-cz-zhao-says-crypto-never-needed-a-bailout-never-will/cZRZxw0R4D6">crypto billionaires</a>.”The Fed’s hawkish comments about a&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/bitcoin-falls-to-66k-with-solana-xrp-in-losses-after-fed-minutes-signal-rate-hike/cZRjlOJR4w7">potential interest rate hike</a> being on the table are also weighing on the macro environment. Meanwhile, the market structure bill to push the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/white-house-takes-reins-in-crypto-bank-stablecoin-talks/cZRZsUXR4DY">CLARITY Act</a> forward remains stalled with a month-end deadline looming over crypto and bank executives to finalize a deal.&nbsp;Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/white-house-takes-reins-in-crypto-bank-stablecoin-talks/cZRZsUXR4DY">White House Takes Reins In Crypto-Bank Stablecoin Talks – Rewards Allowed But Penalties Proposed For Evasion: Report</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Bitcoin symbol is seen on Bitcoin ATM kiosk in the city center of Krakow, Poland on July 26th, 2024. (Photo by Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Bitcoin Logs Worst Financial Year Opening On Record – Eyes Longest Monthly Slump Since 2018 

Bitcoin’s price has fallen more than 22% in 2026, marking its weakest start to a financial year on record, according to checkonchain data.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Bitcoin’s drop to $20,000 would represent an 85% fall from its October peak of over $126,000, Schiff said in a post on X.</li><li>He dismissed concerns asking for a technical analysis, calling the volatility of Bitcoin’s price “a feature, not a bug.”</li><li>Bernstein and Standard Chartered continue to project Bitcoin could reach $150,000 by year-end.</li></ul>Long-time crypto critic and gold bull Peter Schiff brought back his call to “sell Bitcoin” on Thursday, warning that if the cryptocurrency falls to $50,000, there may be a deeper correction ahead.“If Bitcoin breaks $50K, which looks likely, it seems highly likely it will at least test $20K,” he&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/PeterSchiff/status/2024538869396304014">wrote</a> in a post on X. “That would be an 84% drop from its ATH.” When asked if he had any technical analysis to support his hypothesis, Schiff simply&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/PeterSchiff/status/2024539589952586173?s=20">replied</a>, “Volatility is a feature, not a bug,” addressing the troughs and peaks of the crypto market.<figure class="image"><a class="st-link-external" href="https://x.com/PeterSchiff/status/2024538869396304014" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_02_20_030322_png_ef7cf6915e.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-02-20 030322.png" width="823" height="305"></a><figcaption>Source: @PeterSchiff/X</figcaption></figure><a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin">Bitcoin’s price</a> was trading at around $67,800 on Friday morning, up 1.1% in the last 24 hours. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the apex cryptocurrency continued to trend in ‘bearish’ territory over the past day, amid ‘low’ levels of chatter.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_02_20_030754_png_a2b88059c1.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-02-20 030754.png" width="1260" height="138"><figcaption>USD1 retail sentiment and message volume on February 20 as of 3:00 a.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">The Bitcoin Doom Caller</h2>Schiff&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://bitcoindeaths.com/posts/2025-10-14-peter-schiff-says-bitcoins-recovery-is-a-dead-cat-bounce-while-gold-makes-another-all-time-high">ranks</a> as the most frequent Bitcoin skeptic tracked by Bitcoin Deaths, a website that has logged declarations of Bitcoin's “dead” from critics, economists, and financial executives since 2010. He has predicted Bitcoin’s death at least 22 times overall, according to the tracker. Others listed include Steve Hanke, Warren Buffett, Nouriel Roubini, and JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon.According to trackers like CryptoPotato, Schiff has issued more than 200 bearish calls since 2011. His earliest public warning dates back to June that year, when he criticized Bitcoin for lacking intrinsic value and called it a potential fad that could become worthless on his radio show.His main argument for the drawdown in Bitcoin’s price since its record high of over $126,000 in October is that "more hype, leverage, and institutional ownership" make a crash worse.However, other analysts have argued that institutional ownership also means deeper liquidity, regulated custody, and a significantly higher floor of structural demand that didn't exist during the crypto crashes of 2018 and 2022.&nbsp;Bernstein and Standard Chartered have&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/ethereum-seen-at-40-000-by-2030-bitcoin-to-hit-new-high-in-2026/cmUXRE9R440">maintained</a> their price target of $150,000 for Bitcoin by year-end, even amid the current dip in cryptocurrency markets. Traders are hoping that&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/white-house-takes-reins-in-crypto-bank-stablecoin-talks/cZRZsUXR4DY">progress on the CLARITY Act</a> will likely be a catalyst for Bitcoin’s price to move higher and break out of its current range below $70,000.Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/white-house-takes-reins-in-crypto-bank-stablecoin-talks/cZRZsUXR4DY">White House Takes Reins In Crypto-Bank Stablecoin Talks – Rewards Allowed But Penalties Proposed For Evasion: Report</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

In this photo illustration, a visual representation of the digital Cryptocurrency, Bitcoin is displayed on February 6, 2018 in Paris, France. (Photo by Chesnot/Getty Images)

'Sell Bitcoin Now' – Crypto Critic Peter Schiff Warns Of BTC's Price Falling To $20,000

In a post on X, Peter Schiff stated that if Bitcoin’s price dips below $50,000, it is “highly likely” to keep falling until it hits $20,000.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>If the trend continues, the market will log its longest outflow streak on record, to match the $5 billion exodus from Bitcoin funds in March 2025.</li><li>Last week alone saw roughly $360 million in outflows despite a brief $15.2 million daily inflow on Friday.</li><li>Arkham Intelligence cited regulatory uncertainty around the CLARITY Act and macroeconomic factors as ongoing pressure points for crypto markets.</li></ul>Spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs have seen weekly net outflows for a four weeks now, and are on track to log their longest outflow streak since March last year.According to&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://sosovalue.com/assets/etf/us-btc-spot">data</a> from SoSoValue, more than $3.4 billion exited Bitcoin funds in the last four weeks. Last week saw approximately $360 million in outflows, up from $318 million the prior week, despite Friday's rebound of $15.2 million in daily net inflows.<figure class="image"><a class="st-link-external" href="https://aight-weeks-of-outflows" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_02_17_044820_png_03b79ee492.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-02-17 044820.png" width="1067" height="638"></a><figcaption>Investors have pulled $1.3 billion, $1.5 billion, $318 million, and $360 million in consecutive weeks. | Source: Arkham Intelligence</figcaption></figure>If this trend continues through the end of the week, it will mark the fifth straight week in the red for Bitcoin ETFs. It said the last time that the market saw a five-week streak of outflows was in February and March of 2025, when over $5 billion of capital fled from Bitcoin funds, and it is thus far the longest outflow streak on record.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin">Bitcoin’s price</a> was trading at around $68,200, down 0.6% in the last 24 hours. Retail sentiment around Stocktwits around the apex cryptocurrency remained in the ‘bearish’ zone over the past day, and chatter stayed at ‘low’ levels.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_02_17_041035_png_797ea61a94.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-02-17 041035.png" width="1240" height="142"><figcaption>BTC retail sentiment and message volume on February 17 as of 3:30 a.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">Regulatory, Macro Factors Add Pressure</h2>A&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://info.arkm.com/research/bitcoin-etfs-approach-five-straight-weeks-of-outflows">report</a> by Arkham Intelligence noted that while many&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/smartest-man-in-the-world-predicts-bitcoin-is-entering-a-decade-long-supercycle/cmyXtzKR4ii">forecast</a> that the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/bitcoin-drops-to-103-000-morgan-stanley-analysts-warn-of-fall-season-in-four-year-cycle/cLPIqy0RE5S">four-year cycle</a> around Bitcoin may no longer apply in 2026, the current market downturn suggests it may still be in effect. According to the on-chain analysis firm, the regulatory environment remains a central concern for the crypto industry, with the CLARITY Act caught in a stalemate. It added that changes at the Federal Reserve, such as the recent nomination of Kevin Warsh for Fed Chair, are also affecting market sentiment.&nbsp;Arkham added that while liquidity has increased through Reserve Management Purchase (RMP)&nbsp; policy measures, interest rates remain a concern for riskier assets like Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.&nbsp;Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/bitcoin-70k-tease-turns-to-tumble-eth-dumps-below-2k-fed-minutes-on-adar/cZRWevAR4MN">Bitcoin’s $70K Tease Turns To Tumble, ETH Dumps Below $2K – Fed Minutes, PCE Data On Traders Radar</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Bitcoin ETFs Approach Longest Outflow Streak Since $5 Billion Selloff In March Last Year

Spot Bitcoin ETFs have recorded four consecutive weeks of net outflows totaling more than $3.4 billion.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>In her new Ark Invest video, Cathie Wood said many Bitcoin investors panic during market drops and “sell first, ask questions later.”</li><li>She stated she does not understand why gold is doing better than Bitcoin, since Bitcoin has a fixed supply.</li><li>Wood added that Bitcoin’s long-term trend is still strong and reminded that it acted as a safe place during the regional bank crisis.</li></ul>Ark Invest CEO/CIO Cathie Wood said on Saturday that Bitcoin (BTC) investors tend to “sell first and ask questions later” during periods of heavy market volatility.On Saturday, in an Ark Invest video, Wood&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HiX6AxmF500">said</a> recent risk-off trading has pushed Bitcoin lower as investors react quickly instead of focusing on long-term fundamentals.Wood explained that broad market selling has affected multiple sectors, including technology and crypto. “You know, sell now, ask questions later,” she added, pointing to algorithm-driven trading as a key factor behind the sharp moves in the overall trading scenario within the market.She acknowledged that gold has outperformed Bitcoin (BTC) recently and that many investors are turning to gold for safety. However, she does not fully understand that stance. “Now we don’t understand that,” she said, explaining that “gold supply growth is, we believe, accelerating.” She argued that Bitcoin is different from gold since it has a fixed supply, due to which its “supply growth cannot accelerate.”<h2 class="st-heading-2">Bitcoin As A Crisis Hedge</h2>Wood reminded viewers that Bitcoin acted as a “refuge for those who were very scared” during the regional bank crisis. At the time, some investors turned to Bitcoin because they were worried about risks in the traditional banking system.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin">Bitcoin (BTC)</a> traded around $68,966.57, up by 4.3% in the past 24 hours. On Stocktwits, the retail sentiment around Bitcoin remained in the ‘neutral’ territory, with chatter falling from ‘normal’ to ‘low’ levels over the past day.Despite the recent weakness, she added that Bitcoin’s broader uptrend remains intact. “I don’t think it will be broken now,” she said, referring to Bitcoin’s broader uptrend. However, she added a note of caution, saying it “could be famous last words.”<h2 class="st-heading-2">Market Fear Lifts Gold First, Bitcoin Follows Later?</h2>On Thursday, Ark Invest had&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/ArkkDaily/status/2021961994073501880?s=20">posted</a> a comparison of Bitcoin and gold performance, which showed that gold had recently outperformed Bitcoin, as investors have been choosing traditional safe assets during market uncertainty.<figure class="image"><a class="st-link-external" href="https://x.com/ArkkDaily/status/2021961994073501880?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_02_14_at_5_16_04_AM_png_cd50caadc9.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-02-14 at 5.16.04 AM.png" width="600" height="709"></a><figcaption>Ark Invest's comparison of gold and Bitcoin. Source: @<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/ArkkDaily">ArkkDaily</a>/x</figcaption></figure>However, the reports showed that in past cycles, gold often moved higher first when fear increased. After that, Bitcoin tended to follow as confidence slowly returned and investors were willing to take more risk again.Adding to this, Wood said periods like this could feel uncomfortable for investors. Yet, she described volatility as a normal part of long-term market cycles, adding that such phases have often created opportunities in the past.Read also:<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/trump-truth-social-is-not-done-with-crypto-etfs/cZR4MTtR4t8"> Truth Social Files New Bitcoin, Ether, And Cronos ETF Filings Despite SEC Delays</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com

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Cathie Wood Warns Bitcoin Investors Are ‘Selling First, And Asking Questions Later’ As Market Uncertainty Skyrockets

Ark Invest’s Cathie Wood said panic selling has hurt Bitcoin yet argued its fixed supply still supports the broader uptrend.

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