Bitcoin’s latest drawdown is being framed by several market analysts as a controlled reset rather than the start of a prolonged collapse, with historical data suggesting the current cycle remains structurally stronger than previous downturns.
Brazil has revived legislation aimed at establishing a national Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, reopening debate over whether the country should begin accumulating Bitcoin at a sovereign level.
US inflation eased in January, reflecting a sharp decline in energy costs even as underlying price pressures showed signs of firmness.
The European Central Bank has entered what officials describe as a “monitoring phase” after the euro climbed roughly 14% in the first half of 2025.
Speaking on CNBC’s Squawk Box, Kevin Hassett argued that Bitcoin’s volatility should not surprise investors, noting that the asset has historically experienced average drawdowns of around 58% during major corrections.
Binance has launched its prepaid Mastercard crypto card across several countries in the Commonwealth of Independent States, marking a renewed push into everyday digital asset spending.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 13th February 2026, Chainwire
Indiana lawmakers are pushing forward a revised cryptocurrency bill that could open the door for digital assets inside public retirement accounts - but without placing state-managed pension funds directly into the market.
Boerse Stuttgart Group is accelerating its push to dominate Europe’s regulated crypto landscape, unveiling a major consolidation that positions it as a contender to become the continent’s leading digital asset powerhouse.
Analysts at JPMorgan, led by Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou, are turning constructive on digital assets for 2026, arguing that the market is undergoing a deeper transformation rather than entering a prolonged downturn.
Bitcoin exchange-traded funds recorded significant outflows on February 12, signaling renewed institutional caution across the crypto market.
In 2026, cryptocurrency investors in the Netherlands continue to be taxed under the country’s Box 3 wealth tax regime, where assets are assessed based on a presumed return rather than actual capital gains.



