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Liquid Capital founder Yi Lihua stated: "The speed of AI development and the anxiety surrounding it are terrifying. We must not forget our original intention and return to the crypto industry. First, any ETH below $2000 is a buying opportunity, with a high win rate for both short-term and long-term. Secondly, according to cycle theory, this year is also a great bottom opportunity, suitable for us to prepare new funds and platforms.Finally, looking at the track opportunities, with the speed of AI evolution, we have entrepreneurial opportunities for AI to transform and reconstruct the crypto industry. I believe there will be waves of AI innovators disrupting the current dragons. The industry hasn't seen a change in pattern for a long time, and the AI payment value of stablecoins is beginning to show. The biggest risk in the primary market is the team, which cannot be addressed through data analysis and trend research."

Sun Yuchen posted on X: "We still hold all the LIT we purchased and are optimistic about Lighter in the long term. We are rebalancing our wallet and will soon re-deposit into LLP."Earlier today, on-chain monitoring showed that Sun Yuchen's related address withdrew 40.76 million USDC from Lighter LLP, and then withdrew all of his USDC balance on Lighter, including the USDC he previously deposited into LLP (which was withdrawn once in early February), with a total amount of approximately 152 million USDC, accounting for about 17%-18% of the total USDC balance on the Lighter platform.

Benchmark analysts recently reaffirmed their "buy" rating on Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) and set a target price of $705, indicating an upside potential of about 430% from the current share price of approximately $130. Analysts believe that the company's strategic shift to the STRC preferred stock financing model is expected to become a core driver of Bitcoin reserve growth.At the Strategy World 2026 conference, the company's Executive Chairman Michael Saylor stated that the company will shift from its previous strategy of encouraging enterprises to incorporate Bitcoin into their balance sheets to focusing on promoting STRC perpetual preferred stock as the primary financing tool for future Bitcoin purchases. Benchmark analysts noted that STRC will become the "main engine" for Strategy to accumulate Bitcoin and is expected to accelerate the growth rate of the company's Bitcoin holdings per share.The STRC price fell to around $90 earlier this month but has since rebounded to near the $100 par value level. This preferred stock product offers an annualized yield of approximately 11%, pays dividends monthly, and has priority over common stockholders in the dividend distribution order.

The stablecoin issuer Circle's stock price briefly rose above $90, reaching a new high for the year, before retreating to around $87. This followed the company's fourth-quarter performance, which exceeded market expectations, driving the stock price up approximately 30% after the earnings report was released. Bernstein analysts maintained an "outperform" rating on Circle, setting a target price of $190, believing that the company's performance shows a growth trend that has "clearly distinguished itself from the crypto market."The report noted that Circle's expansion in the infrastructure sector is bringing in new revenue sources with higher profit margins, rather than relying solely on stablecoin reserve earnings. Analysts stated that Circle's transaction-related revenue continues to grow, including blockchain rewards earned as a super validator on the Canton network. Meanwhile, the proportion of USDC directly held on the Circle platform has risen to 17% of the total supply, up from 14% in the previous quarter. The company expects the circulation of USDC to maintain an annual growth rate of about 40% in the future and anticipates that other business revenues, excluding reserve income, will reach approximately $170 million by 2026, up from about $110 million in 2025.Bernstein is also optimistic about Circle's expansion into new product areas, including the Arc platform, Circle Payments Network, and "automated payment" capabilities aimed at AI agents. At the same time, Mizuho analysts pointed out that as stablecoins are increasingly applied in new scenarios such as prediction markets, like the Polymarket platform, Circle's revenue structure is expected to further diversify. Overall, market attention is gradually shifting to whether Circle can establish a more balanced revenue structure during the expansion of the stablecoin ecosystem.

According to Jinshi, Federal Reserve's Goolsbee stated that he is one of the most optimistic about interest rate cuts this year within the Federal Reserve.

According to Jinshi, Fed's Goolsbee expressed optimism about the possibility of further rate cuts this year, provided that inflation begins to return to target levels.

Bitmine today announced that the total value of its cryptocurrency holdings, cash, and "high-risk high-return investment projects" is currently reported at $9.6 billion. As of February 22, 2026, 6:00 PM Eastern Time, the company's crypto assets include:4,422,659 ETH193 Bitcoin$200 million in Beast Industries equity$17 million in Eightco Holdings equityTotal cash of $691 million.Bitmine's Executive Chairman Thomas "Tom" Lee stated that during this "mini crypto winter," we remain focused on methodically executing our financial strategy, steadily increasing our ETH holdings, and optimizing our portfolio returns. Despite the crypto prices hitting lows, the three major fundamental drivers for Ethereum continue to strengthen:Wall Street and its tokenization strategyAI and AI agents using smart blockchain to execute and collect paymentsThe emerging creator economy and its demand for blockchain verification.

According to Jinshi, Federal Reserve official Logan stated that he is cautiously optimistic about the economy returning to the inflation target trajectory.

According to Crowdfund Insider, Joseph Lubin, founder and CEO of Consensys and co-founder of Ethereum, recently shared his views on the current state and future trajectory of the cryptocurrency market during an interview in Hong Kong. Lubin expressed a cautiously optimistic outlook. He emphasized that the digital asset economy is continuously evolving, driven by functional utility rather than pure speculative forces.When discussing Bitcoin, Lubin believes it should not be viewed as a traditional safe-haven asset at this stage. He described the broader crypto landscape as still resembling a "startup ecosystem," suggesting that positioning Bitcoin as a secure store of value amidst current developmental challenges may be premature. In contrast, he highlighted that Ethereum's native cryptocurrency, ETH, has a stronger functional demand.Lubin believes that the practicality of ETH in driving decentralized applications, smart contracts, and broader ecosystem activities gives it an advantage in real-world adoption compared to Bitcoin's main narrative. He emphasized Ethereum's enduring importance in the evolving financial infrastructure.He pointed out that institutional participation is deepening, with major banks, trading platforms, and financial networks increasingly building on Ethereum-based technologies and layer two scaling solutions. He stated that this momentum at the institutional level indicates that even amid market fluctuations, Ethereum is transitioning towards becoming the next-generation financial foundation.Overall, Lubin's remarks reflect confidence in Ethereum's long-term potential under short-term market pressures. He portrayed the ecosystem as resilient and innovative, with tools like Ethereum and MetaMask poised to drive meaningful progress in the digital economy.

According to Jinshi, Federal Reserve's Daly stated that businesses are seeing a buyer's market in the labor market. For American companies, the uncertainty of demand has recently shifted to cautious optimism.

The author of "Rich Dad Poor Dad," Robert Kiyosaki, stated in a social media post that he warned in his 2013 book "Rich Dad's Prophecy" about the impending arrival of the largest stock market crash in history, which is now imminent.Kiyosaki indicated that for those who are prepared, the upcoming crash will present significant wealth opportunities, while for those who are unprepared, it will be a nightmare. He emphasized that he holds physical gold, silver, Ethereum, and Bitcoin, and plans to continue increasing his holdings as Bitcoin prices decline. Kiyosaki specifically mentioned that the total supply of Bitcoin will always be limited to 21 million coins, and that nearly 21 million are already in circulation. He believes that a market crash is the best time to buy quality assets at a discount.

According to CoinDesk, based on the analysis by NYDIG's research director Greg Cipolaro, there is a divergence in sentiment between U.S. institutional investors and offshore traders in the Bitcoin market.Currently, the annualized basis of CME (Chicago Mercantile Exchange) Bitcoin futures is higher than that of the offshore exchange Deribit, indicating that U.S. hedge funds and other institutions still prefer to pay a premium to maintain long positions, while interest in leveraged long positions in the offshore market has significantly decreased.In response to previous market rumors that the "quantum computing threat" caused Bitcoin to drop to $60,000, NYDIG believes that the data does not support this logic. Recently, Bitcoin's movement has shown a positive correlation with quantum computing-related stocks such as IONQ and D-Wave, rather than a reverse divergence. If quantum computing indeed poses a targeted threat, related stocks should rise when Bitcoin falls. The current synchronized decline reflects a general decrease in market risk appetite for long-term growth assets.Additionally, Google Trends data shows that an increase in related search volume typically accompanies a rise in coin prices rather than a decline, indicating that the topic is more driven by market enthusiasm rather than panic selling.

According to CoinDesk, JPMorgan analysts are optimistic about the cryptocurrency market in their latest report, despite the significant market correction. The analysts believe that the inflow of institutional investor funds and regulatory clarity will support the next rally in the digital asset market.The report points out that the production cost of Bitcoin has decreased to around $77,000, although the current trading price is about $66,300, which is below this level. However, the bank believes that this dynamic will eventually self-correct.At the same time, Bitcoin's appeal relative to gold has increased, as gold has recently outperformed Bitcoin, but its volatility has significantly increased. JPMorgan expects that further U.S. crypto legislation (such as the Clarity Act) will provide the necessary clarity for institutional participation, thereby driving market recovery.

According to Jinshi News, Thomas Mathews, an analyst at Capital Economics, stated that the S&P 500 index may be supported by technology stocks this year, expecting it to rise to 8,000 points by the end of the year. Despite the turbulent performance at the beginning of the year, Mathews pointed out that the earnings outlook for tech companies remains "quite optimistic," and he holds a positive attitude towards the U.S. stock market.

According to Jin10, Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Jefferson stated that he holds a "cautiously optimistic" view on the economic outlook.

According to market news, despite Galaxy Digital's stock price plummeting due to a $482 million loss in the fourth quarter, the market may be overlooking its potential in long-term catalysts such as AI data centers and U.S. cryptocurrency regulatory legislation.Galaxy's current stock price is around $21, and Benchmark maintains its "buy" rating with a target price of $57, anticipating a 170% upside. Galaxy CEO Mike Novogratz stated during the earnings call that there is a 75%-80% probability of passing U.S. cryptocurrency market structure legislation, which could attract more institutional capital into the market. Additionally, the company plans to announce more institutional partnerships and infrastructure expansion plans in the coming quarters, including the expansion of on-chain credit markets.Benchmark also mentioned that Galaxy's Helios data center in Texas is an undervalued asset, with over 1.6 gigawatts of approved power capacity, and plans to start generating revenue this year through a leasing agreement with AI cloud service provider CoreWeave. Analysts believe that the valuation of the Helios data center alone could exceed Galaxy's current market value.Despite the decline in fourth-quarter performance, Galaxy's lending business continues to grow, with total loans reaching $1.8 billion, while the company has $2.6 billion in cash and stablecoin reserves, providing ample financial support for its expansion in cryptocurrency infrastructure and AI.

Resolv Stablecoin Protocol Review of 2025 Progress and Outlook for 2026 PlansIn 2025, Resolv built a high-performance infrastructure, achieving deep integration across multiple currency markets and yield sources. Currently, the four core asset clusters in its collateral pool include delta-neutral ETH/BTC, USD-denominated DeFi lending and money market exposure, delta-neutral altcoins, and RWA.The main goals for Resolv in 2026 include: driving continuous growth in total customer value at an institutional scale, establishing USR as a primary asset; expanding the investment scope from Q1 to cover more investment-grade tokenized funds and gradually incorporating investment-grade RWA; optimistic about the continued penetration of stocks and commodities into the on-chain derivatives market, accessing traditional assets (such as gold, other commodities, stock indices, and individual stocks) through delta-neutral strategies, and utilizing on-chain derivatives venues for hedging and liquidity support; introducing external risk experts to further enhance decision-making transparency and observability; continuing to expand in the liquidity lending market under strict risk standards; and upgrading the Resolv infrastructure to a "stablecoin as a service" platform, among others.

Yi Lihua posted on platform X, stating that as a bull in this cycle, he remains optimistic about the performance of the new bull market, expecting ETH to reach over $10,000 and BTC to exceed $200,000.Yi Lihua mentioned that recent adjustments to positions were made solely to control risk, and his expectations for the future bull market have not changed. Regarding the liquidity shortage and manipulation issues caused by the 1011 incident, Yi Lihua believes that the long-term trend of cryptocurrencies remains unchanged. If calculated based on investment returns over the next three years, we are currently in a spot buying phase. Although volatility may lead to investors exiting the market, a larger rebound often follows.

ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood recently stated on the podcast "The Rundown" that the current price of gold relative to the M2 money supply has reached an all-time high, even surpassing the high inflation period of the 1970s or the Great Depression of the 1930s (when it corresponded to extreme currency collapse or hyperinflation).However, the macro environment is the opposite now: monetary supply expansion, the economy not collapsing, and ample liquidity → gold has "priced in the worst-case scenario/fear," is in a phase of "irrational exuberance," and is likely to pull back. But Bitcoin is different; it is still in its emerging stage, and "if I were an aggressive investor, I would choose to shift from gold to Bitcoin now."Additionally, Cathie Wood reiterated that the optimistic target price for Bitcoin by 2030 is $1.5 million.

Cryptanalysis expert Ericonomic published an analysis on the recent significant price drop of HYPE. He stated that the decline from the $45-50 range to around $20 was not coincidental, but rather caused by three very specific sources of selling pressure. However, these pressures have either been resolved or are nearing exhaustion.Most trackers still show that approximately 9.9 million HYPE tokens are released monthly, leading many users to believe there is a selling pressure of about $200 million each month, which is a mistaken assumption. Unlocking does not mean distribution, distribution does not equate to sales, and sales do not necessarily refer to selling on the public market. On-chain data shows that only 7-10% of the initially unlocked HYPE tokens were used for market selling, with the remainder flowing into OTC trading and staking.As HYPE enters the fourth quarter of 2025, the derivatives structure is not healthy, with long positions dominating. With the continuous liquidation, most aggressive long positions have disappeared, and there are still over $150 million in long positions with liquidation prices below $15, but the downward pressure on prices from leverage has basically dissipated.The initial cluster of 16 addresses that participated in HYPE financing through Tornado Cash accumulated about 4.4 million HYPE at an average price of around $8.8 per token, equivalent to a supply of $80 million. Starting in early January this year, this entity adopted a highly mechanized liquidation strategy: unlocking about one wallet per day. If fully sold, it would push the HYPE price below $10, but this has not actually occurred.When the Tornado cluster aggressively sold on-chain, the market maker Wintermute immediately began arbitraging. Wintermute sold the HYPE selling pressure it absorbed to multiple large off-chain buyers. In the past 30 days, Wintermute has arbitraged over $70 million in HYPE, with on-chain data showing buyers including Resolv Labs, Auros Global, and others.Ericonomic's analysis has sparked widespread discussion in the crypto community, boosting market optimism for HYPE's future prospects. According to market data, HYPE has risen above $25.7, with a 24-hour increase of 16.2%.