BlackRock trimmed its crypto exposure over a five-day period, unloading a combined $374 million across its Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs. According to Finbold, IBIT recorded $261.30 million in outflows, with $157.60 million on February 12, while ETHA saw $112.70 million leave between February 9 and February 12. Bitcoin traded at $68,885 and Ethereum at $2,052 as of press time.

According to projections from an OpenAI's ChatGPT model, XRP could trade in a band between $1.35 and $1.75 on March 1, 2026, with a midpoint near $1.55 under moderately positive conditions. The analysis also outlines bullish and bearish scenarios around this date, while current technical indicators show XRP at $1.43, still below key moving averages and about 60% under its all‑time high. Ripple's recent multi‑billion‑dollar acquisitions and ongoing integration efforts are highlighted as potential fundamental drivers for the token's longer‑term performance.

United States Rep. Byron Donalds reported buying between $1,001 and $15,000 worth of Bitcoin on January 8, 2026, with the trade disclosed on February 12 while the asset was trading below $70,000. The filing also lists partial sales of several traditional stocks in late January, adding to prior criticism over his trading activity in office. A watchdog group had previously alleged he and his spouse failed to timely report over 100 stock transactions worth up to about $1.6 million in 2022 and 2023, keeping his investment history under ongoing review.

Goldman Sachs reported $2.36 billion in cryptocurrency-related holdings in its Form 13F for the fourth quarter of 2025, equal to about 0.33% of its overall equity portfolio. As of December 31, 2025, the exposure came entirely through regulated spot ETFs tied mainly to Bitcoin and Ethereum, supplemented by smaller positions in XRP- and Solana-linked funds. Subsequent market volatility and Bitcoin's drop from $90,000 to as low as $61,000 likely reduced the value of this indirect crypto portfolio, which also carries ETF fees and forgoes on-chain rewards.

On February 9, analyst DavidTheBuilder said a decisive break above $2.70–$3 could flip XRP’s structure, opening room toward $5 and possibly $7. At press time, XRP traded at $1.43, up 1% daily but down over 11% weekly, while still below its 50-day ($1.89) and 200-day ($2.40) moving averages.

On February 9, analyst Ali Martinez highlighted that the Bitcoin price is approaching the −1.0 MVRV Pricing Band, a zone that has aligned with cycle lows in past downturns. The −1.0 line is around $52,040, while Bitcoin traded near $69,279 after a 2.6% daily drop and a 12% weekly decline. Previous cycles in 2015, 2018, and 2022 reached similar areas before multi‑month rebounds.

In 2026, prediction markets suggest XRP has a relatively low probability of setting a fresh all‑time high, with confidence only modestly improving in the second half of the year. Implied odds for key dates such as March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31, 2026 remain subdued, even after recent market repricing. XRP is currently trading below major moving averages after a sharp weekly decline, underscoring a broadly bearish technical backdrop despite occasional rebounds.

During a week of sharp cryptocurrency market losses, on-chain data shows newly created whale wallets withdrawing roughly 3,500 BTC and 30,000 ETH from Binance. These large outflows, recorded on February 8, 2026, coincide with Bitcoin recovering toward $71,000 and Ethereum trading above $2,000, hinting at renewed accumulation by large holders. The concentration of assets in self-custody wallets is reducing exchange reserves and may be contributing to stabilizing prices after the recent capitulation.

According to the Ethereum Rainbow Chart's February 28, 2026 reading, ETH's potential range spans roughly $1,011 to $22,767 across color-coded valuation bands. As of press time, Ethereum traded at $2,009, up over 4% in 24 hours but down more than 13% on the week. With price near $2,000 on February 8, the token sits in the "Accumulate" band.