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Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds have finally returned to positive territory after enduring five straight weeks of capital withdrawals. Flow data shows that the just-concluded week delivered a strong rebound in investor demand, although the late surge was not enough to fully repair the damage recorded earlier in February. Investors Pour $787 Million Into Spot Bitcoin ETFs According to data from SoSoValue, Spot Bitcoin ETFs posted a combined $787.31 million in net inflows during the week, which was the first green weekly print after five consecutive weeks of outflows. The turnaround was mostly facilitated by three straight days of positive flows on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, which helped tip the balance back into positive territory. Related Reading: Bitcoin Sell-Off Slows Down, But The Road To Recovery Is Long — Analyst Last week’s numbers and the change in momentum show that institutional and ETF-based investors chose last week to step back into Bitcoin after an extended period of consecutive outflows. However, despite the strong weekly performance, the entire monthly net flow still ended in red due to the depth of withdrawals that occurred earlier in the month. As such, February ultimately closed with a total net outflow of $206.52 million from Spot Bitcoin ETFs. Spot Bitcoin Weekly Netflows. Source: SoSoValue The resilience of ETF holders was also highlighted by crypto pundit Nate Geraci on the social media platform X. He noted that investors in Spot Bitcoin ETFs have largely maintained conviction during recent Bitcoin downturns. Geraci’s remarks described the recent withdrawals as modest in the broader context of the asset class’s overall growth. He pointed out that since Bitcoin reached its record high in early October, Spot Bitcoin ETFs have experienced about $6.5 billion in net outflows. However, he also noted that this figure is small relative to the $55 billion that the funds have attracted since their launch in January 2024. He also referenced the over $1 billion in inflows from Tuesday to Thursday, which is another example of how quickly sentiment can change. Spot Ethereum ETFs Follow The Recovery The rebound was not limited to Bitcoin-based funds. Spot Ethereum ETFs also recorded investor interest midweek, breaking what would have become a six-week streak of consecutive outflows. For the week, Spot Ethereum ETFs finished with a net inflow of $80.46 million. Although smaller in scale compared to Bitcoin’s figures, the inflow is the first broader stabilization in crypto ETF sentiment. Spot Ethereum Weekly Netflows. Source: SoSoValue Related Reading: Vitalik Buterin Lays Out A Plan To Make Ethereum 1,000 Times More Capable Taken together, the inflows into both Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs indicate that institutional appetite may be rebuilding after several weeks of consecutive withdrawals. Whether this is the beginning of a sustained recovery or a short-term relief bounce will also depend on broader market conditions and how current geopolitical tensions resolve in the weeks ahead. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
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Solana bounced sharply after a fresh risk-off news cycle, climbing about 11% from the high $70s into the mid $80s. At the same time, a separate weekly chart kept Solana near a key base zone, with analysts watching whether the rebound can grow into a broader trend shift. Solana Rises 11% as Traders Point to Bounce After Iran Strike Headlines Solana rose about 11% from its recent low, as a chart shared by CryptoCurb on X showed SOL climbing from the high $70s into the mid $80s in the hours after fresh headlines about strikes involving Iran. In the post, CryptoCurb linked the move to the news cycle and called the rebound a sign of resilience. Solana USD 30 Minute Chart. Source: CryptoCurb on X The TradingView screenshot shows SOL/USD on the 30 minute timeframe on Binance, with price pressing around $84.5 after rallying from the lower boundary near $77 to $78. A highlighted green box on the chart marks the upswing, while the candles near the right edge show a brief consolidation after the jump. Price data for Feb. 28 also reflected a sharp intraday move, with Solana trading in a wide range and recovering from the day’s lows into the mid $80s. That rebound followed a deeper slide earlier in the week, keeping short term direction tied to whether buyers can hold the recent base and extend the recovery. Solana Tests Support as Analysts Weigh Reversal Scenario Meanwhile, Solana traded near $87 on the weekly chart after a prolonged decline from its late 2025 highs above $250, as market analyst InvestingHaven said a potential reversal may be developing. In a post on X, the analyst wrote that “technical stabilization” is emerging after significant drops, pointing to a structure that could support a gradual recovery into 2026 if momentum improves. Solana USD Weekly Chart. Source: InvestingHaven on X The weekly chart shows SOL/USD rebounding from roughly $82.85 in late February. Price currently sits below its longer term moving averages, including the 50 week simple moving average near $155 and the 200 week level around $158. Those zones now act as overhead resistance. Meanwhile, the relative strength index on the weekly timeframe hovers in the mid 30s, reflecting weak momentum but also signaling that selling pressure has cooled compared with earlier breakdown phases. InvestingHaven outlined a broader scenario in which Solana could rebuild structure before attempting higher targets. The chart highlights a wide resistance band between roughly $200 and $270, where previous rallies stalled. According to the analyst, a sustained move above $270 would mark a structural shift and open the path toward higher 2026 targets. Until then, the price remains inside a recovery phase rather than a confirmed uptrend. Earlier cycles show that Solana often required extended consolidation after steep corrections. In 2023 and 2024, price based for months before accelerating higher once it reclaimed key moving averages. By contrast, failure to hold the current support zone near the low $80 range would weaken the stabilization thesis and keep downside risk in focus. For now, Solana trades between long term support in the $80 region and layered resistance overhead. As a result, analysts say the coming weekly closes will determine whether the recent bounce develops into a broader reversal or remains a temporary pause within a larger corrective structure.
Bitcoin broke below an adjusted realized price level tied to newer supply, signaling fresh stress across the current cycle’s holder base. Meanwhile, traders still point to 72,000 as the pivot that could flip the market from range trading into a renewed push higher. Bitcoin Falls Below Adjusted Realized Price as Geopolitical Tensions Escalate Bitcoin traded below its adjusted realized price for the first time in the current cycle, according to data shared by market commentator That Martini Guy on X. The metric, which excludes coins held for more than seven years, tracks the average acquisition cost of more recently active supply. Historically, when Bitcoin falls under this level, it signals that a large share of holders sit at an unrealized loss. Data from CryptoQuant shows Bitcoin’s market price slipping under the adjusted realized price line near the $72,000 area. The chart indicates that throughout 2023, 2024, and most of 2025, Bitcoin remained above this cost basis. However, the latest decline pushed price beneath the orange realized price curve, marking a technical shift in market structure. Bitcoin Adjusted Realized Price Falls Below Market Price. Source: CryptoQuant The move comes as geopolitical tensions intensified between the United States, Israel, and Iran. In recent days, officials from Washington and Tehran exchanged warnings following Israeli military operations linked to Iranian-backed groups. The situation added pressure to global markets as investors reacted to the risk of broader regional escalation. Oil prices moved higher, while equities showed volatility, reflecting uncertainty around potential supply disruptions and military developments. As tensions rose, risk assets faced renewed selling. Bitcoin, which often trades in line with broader macro sentiment during periods of stress, declined sharply from recent highs. The pullback coincided with increased demand for traditional safe-haven assets, including the U.S. dollar and government bonds. Market participants adjusted positions amid concerns about possible direct confrontation or expanded military engagement. The adjusted realized price level now acts as a reference point for traders assessing whether the drop represents temporary stress or a deeper trend change. Previous cycles showed that extended trading below realized price can coincide with heightened volatility. At the same time, rebounds above the metric have historically signaled renewed upward momentum. For now, Bitcoin remains under that threshold as geopolitical developments continue to unfold. Financial markets are tracking diplomatic statements, military movements, and energy market reactions, all of which could influence risk appetite in the days ahead. Bitcoin Chart Flags 72,000 Resistance as Traders Watch for Breakout Meanwhile , Bitcoin’s 4 hour chart on Binance shows price trading inside a wide consolidation zone after a steep selloff and a sharp rebound, according to an analysis shared by Captain Faibik on X. His chart marks a defined range with repeated reactions at both boundaries, suggesting the market has shifted from trend movement into a back and forth structure. BitcoinUSDT 4 Hour Range Setup. Source: Captain Faibik on X Faibik said a “big move” could follow and framed the near term risk as a potential bear trap, where price dips below support to trigger exits before reversing higher. On the chart, the lower edge of the range aligns with recent wicks and fast rebounds, which often reflect aggressive buying interest after breakdown attempts. He also highlighted 72,000 as the key resistance level to reclaim. The chart places that ceiling near the upper part of the marked range, where previous rallies stalled. A clean push above that level would signal that buyers absorbed supply at the top of the structure. If bulls reclaim 72,000, Faibik said Bitcoin could rally toward the 82,000 to 83,000 zone in March. His projection follows a common sequence in range markets, where a confirmed break above resistance can trigger follow through as traders reposition from defensive setups into momentum trades.
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In recent XRP news, Ripple has released another 1 billion XRP from its escrow system in three tranches. Whale Alert reported transactions of 200 million, 300 million, and 500 million XRP. The total value exceeded $1.37 billion at current market prices. The company carries out these releases each month as part of its long-running liquidity and supply plan. Data from XRPL Services showed that Ripple now holds around 32.91 billion XRP. This amount equals about 32% of the total token supply and is valued above $45 billion at present market rates. These holdings remain one of the largest single positions in the ecosystem, and they continue to draw market attention during each scheduled unlock. Although the release was large, XRP showed almost no price reaction. The token saw a slight move of 0.9% from the day’s opening, which kept it in a narrow range through the morning session. At press time, the XRP price was trading at $1.36, a 3.56% surge from the 24 hour. XRP Market Performance and ETF Activity February closed with a notable downward move for XRP. The token ended the month down 16.45%. During the deepest point of the decline, XRP had fallen about 33% from earlier levels. The month’s weakness placed the asset among the laggards in the larger market. During the trading week of February 23–27, spot XRP ETFs recorded net inflows of $9.55 million. These flows were small compared with spot Bitcoin ETFs that reported $787 million in inflows and with Ethereum and Solana ETFs that drew $80.46 million and $44.44 million. However, the XRP figures still signaled steady interest. Concurrent with XRP's increased attention, Ripple’s leadership also continued to address regulatory matters. As we reported, a call from the company’s chief executive, Brad Garlinghouse, urged that banks work in good faith to pass the CLARITY Act, which he says would play out well for XRP. Analyst Maintains Long-Term View on XRP Crypto analyst Javon Marks shared a long-range forecast that remains positive despite the drop below $1.3. He wrote that the measured move target for XRP “remains intact” and pointed to a structure forming across several past cycles. His chart covered more than ten years of price movement and included past wedge patterns that ended with sharp rallies. Marks argued that XRP has followed a repeated setup in past cycles. He pointed to formations in 2017 and in the period leading into 2021. In both cases, XRP dropped below a support area and later moved sharply upward. He called these events “false breakdowns” and said they often came before new all-time highs. He compared the rise from about $0.55 to above $2.2 in late 2024 with the pattern seen in 2017. He said this move may act as an early stage for a larger advance. His projection showed a possible range between $15 and $18, based on long-term measurements of trend structures. Source: X Marks also shared a chart of XRP priced against Bitcoin. He wrote that the pair “looks to be setting up for an over 680% run” and said that such a move could lift XRP above $10 in the broader cycle.