Altcoin Trading Slumps as Bitcoin Regains Volume and Market Dominance in February 2026
On 19 February 2026, market data showed a sharp rotation of liquidity from altcoins into Bitcoin, with altcoin volumes on Binance falling close to 50% from November levels. Bitcoin’s share of exchange activity has risen to around 58–60% and whales have acquired over 100,000 BTC in 2026, helping to support prices between $65,000 and $72,000. At the same time, macro uncertainty and spot ETF outflows have contributed to a cautious, defensive stance among crypto investors.