Wall Street adoption, ETFs, custody
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Major cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin and Ethereum saw significant liquidations following President Trump's announcement of a 15% global tariff on U.S. imports. The move triggered a broad 'risk-off' sentiment across both traditional and digital asset markets, with analysts warning of further downside for Bitcoin.
As Microsoft and XRP face significant price corrections in early 2026, investors are weighing the potential for 'set-for-life' returns. While Microsoft offers a path through market-beating compounding and AI dominance, XRP presents a high-risk moonshot scenario requiring unprecedented institutional adoption.
US spot Bitcoin ETFs have recorded their fifth consecutive week of net withdrawals, totaling $3.8 billion in capital flight. This sustained period of redemptions reflects a significant shift in institutional appetite as macroeconomic uncertainty prompts a broad de-risking across digital asset portfolios.
Applied Digital and Riot Platforms are aggressively transitioning from Bitcoin mining to high-performance computing (HPC) for AI, leveraging their existing power infrastructure. While Applied Digital has seen a 260% stock surge due to its early pivot, Riot Platforms remains more tied to Bitcoin volatility but offers higher analyst-projected upside.
A comparative analysis of Alerus Financial and Galaxy Digital highlights the stark divergence between traditional regional banking and crypto-native investment firms. While Alerus offers stability through dividends and wealth management, Galaxy Digital provides high-beta exposure to the digital asset ecosystem through institutional services and mining.
IREN is experiencing a significant split in institutional sentiment, with Canaccord Genuity reaffirming a bullish $70 price target while Wall Street Zen issues a downgrade. This divergence highlights the market's complex valuation of Bitcoin miners as they pivot toward high-performance computing and AI infrastructure.
Tianrong Internet Products and Services Inc. (OTC: TIPS) has launched its $DEPIN token on the Solana blockchain to power a decentralized GPU compute sharing and AI inference marketplace. The initiative aims to lower infrastructure costs for AI developers by leveraging idle global GPU resources.
ARK Invest, led by Cathie Wood, executed a strategic $21 million buying spree on February 17, 2026, targeting Coinbase and semiconductor leaders AMD and Broadcom. The move signals a reinforced conviction in the convergence of digital asset platforms and the hardware powering the next generation of AI.
Bitcoin's open interest has collapsed by 55% from its October 2025 peak, representing the most significant deleveraging event in nearly three years. This massive reduction in outstanding futures and options contracts signals a major shift in market sentiment and a potential transition to a less volatile, spot-driven environment.
Fintech pioneer Milo has surpassed $100 million in total crypto mortgage originations, marked by a record-breaking $12 million single transaction. This milestone signals a significant shift in how high-net-worth individuals are leveraging digital assets to secure high-end real estate without liquidating their holdings.
Eric Trump, co-founder of World Liberty Financial, has reaffirmed his long-term bullish outlook for Bitcoin, predicting a $1 million price target despite a significant market correction. Speaking to CNBC, the President's son characterized Bitcoin as the 'asset class of this generation' and emphasized its historical 70% average annual growth over the last decade.
MDI Ventures, the venture arm of Telkom Indonesia, is shifting its strategic focus from capital deployment to operational synergy and enterprise integration. By leveraging the Indonesian State-Owned Enterprise ecosystem, the firm aims to transform its AI and blockchain portfolio into scalable industrial solutions.