Some established AI and meme coins performed outstandingly today, with SQD rising over 78% in a single day.

BTC 15-minute slight increase +0.18%: On-chain capital outflows combined with market sentiment recovery to promote a rebound

From 13:15 to 13:30 (UTC) on February 16, 2026, Bitcoin (BTC) experienced a slight increase of +0.18%, with price fluctuations narrowing to the $67,800-$68,000 range, and market attention rising. This period is during the recovery phase after an extreme pullback, with investors experiencing overall sentiment of extreme fear following last year's peak decline and the low in early February. However, short-term volatility has noticeably eased, and the market's short-term cautiousness has increased. The main driver of this movement is the intensification of on-chain fund outflows. Data shows that on February 15, BTC exchange net outflows reached -2,10

ETH 15-minute sharp decline -1.54%: BTC's intense volatility and on-chain liquidity pressure dominate short-term downside

From 13:15 to 13:30 (UTC) on February 16, 2026, ETH dropped 1.54% within just 15 minutes, significantly increasing market volatility. Investor interest in mainstream cryptocurrencies rose, and short-term trading activity noticeably intensified. During this window, prices rapidly declined, reflecting strengthened correlations among mainstream coins. The main driver of this fluctuation was the sharp volatility of BTC during the same period, with the correlation among mainstream cryptocurrencies causing ETH to decline simultaneously. BTC's price surged to $70,000 at 13:07, then fell below $69,000 at 21:26, triggering a broader risk-off sentiment in the crypto market.

Dogecoin rises 18% after X confirms Smart Cashtags: Can it hold above $0.11?

Memecoins tend to surge significantly when positive news emerges, thanks to hype and rapidly changing market sentiment. However, their value is mainly driven by stories and trends rather than solid fundamentals. X, a platform owned by Elon

BTC Slightly Down -0.26%: The aftermath of leverage reduction and the slowdown of new capital inflows dominate short-term adjustments

From 12:15 to 12:30 on February 16, 2026 (UTC), Bitcoin (BTC) prices experienced a slight decline, with K-line returns recording -0.26%. During this time window, Bitcoin entered a consolidation phase after experiencing its largest correction since February. Overall market attention increased, but trading remained cautious. Short-term volatility contracted, but trading sentiment clearly leaned towards waiting. The main drivers of this price fluctuation are the residual effects of leverage de-leverage and a slowdown in on-chain capital inflows. Open interest in futures contracts continued to decline from recent highs, with leverage de-leverage exceeding 20% from early to mid-February.

ETH 15-minute increase of 0.82%: ETF capital net inflow and macro risk appetite resonate to drive the rebound

From 12:15 to 12:30 (UTC) on February 16, 2026, ETH prices experienced a short-term rally, with K-line returns reaching +0.82%, rising from approximately $1,995 to about $2,011. The overall market trading volume was high, and volatility increased significantly, continuously boosting investor attention. The main drivers of this movement were an upward shift in macro risk appetite and large inflows into ETFs. Recently, with the Federal Reserve's rate cut expectations heating up, mainstream risk asset sentiment has been boosted. ETH spot ETF saw a single-day net inflow of up to $250 million, significantly strengthening liquidity support. The overall market liquidity

Gold Slips, Dollar Strengthens, and Cryptocurrencies Maintain Steady Momentum

Gold and silver prices have declined, with gold at $5,007.70 per ounce. The US Dollar gained strength, reaching 97.008 on the Index. Meanwhile, cryptocurrencies, despite some volatility, have remained stable within a specific trading range.