On Feb. 20, US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $88.1 million in net inflows, led by BlackRock's IBIT with $64.5 million and Fidelity's FBTC with $23.6 million. The move followed a $165.8 million outflow on Feb. 19, while Ethereum flows were broadly flat and Solana funds added $3.7 million.

By February 20, 2026, Tether's USDT had fallen by about 1.5 billion dollars this month, after supply peaked near 187 billion dollars in early January and slipped below 184 billion on February 18. The pullback follows MiCA-related restrictions across Europe and exchange delistings, while USDC's supply has grown nearly 5 percent to roughly 75.7 billion dollars.

On 20 February 2026, Ripple's chief legal officer Stuart Alderoty said U.S. lawmakers have moved CLARITY Act negotiations into a detailed drafting phase after a White House meeting with industry participants. Discussions are now focused on specific statutory language to clarify regulatory boundaries for digital assets and could reshape oversight if the bill is passed.

On 20 February 2026, economist Peter Schiff warned that a drop in Bitcoin below the $50,000 level could trigger a decline toward $20,000, representing an 84% slide from its October 2025 peak above $126,000. He highlighted elevated leverage, institutional ETF outflows, and gold’s stronger performance as reasons he believes downside risks for Bitcoin have increased. Schiff also argued that recent market divergences have intensified the long-running debate between Bitcoin and gold.

On 19 February 2026, U.S.-listed Bitcoin exchange-traded funds saw about $165.8 million in net outflows, led by sizable redemptions from a major IBIT vehicle. Ethereum products registered roughly $130.1 million in withdrawals, while Solana and XRP ETFs posted smaller but positive net inflows of around $6.0 million and $4.05 million, signaling a cautious rotation into select alternative assets.

On 20 February 2026, Deutsche Bank said it is expanding Ripple-based infrastructure across cross-border payments, foreign exchange and digital asset custody. The bank targets near-instant settlement and lower costs, with internal projections pointing to up to 30% operational savings; the rollout focuses on enterprise messaging and routing rather than direct XRP usage.

On February 20, Congress is scheduled to vote on the CLARITY Act, a bill that would define how yields on stablecoins are treated under U.S. law. Lawmakers will debate the regulatory framework for stablecoin interest payments and how these products can be offered to investors. The outcome could shape how banks, fintech firms, and crypto platforms structure dollar-pegged digital assets.

On 19 February 2026, World Liberty Financial announced its first real-world asset issuance: tokenized loan revenue interests tied to the Trump International Hotel & Resort in the Maldives. The private placement targets verified accredited investors under Regulation D 506(c) and Regulation S, offering fixed-yield exposure to cash flows from resort financing, with Securitize and DarGlobal involved in issuance and development. Following the announcement, WLFI's governance token rose about 20%, highlighting market focus on the project and its role in linking stablecoins to income-generating real estate.

Jane Street disclosed holding roughly 20.3 million shares of BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust as of December 31, 2025. The Q4 2025 position has refocused attention on recurring sell pressure in Bitcoin and related ETFs around 10 AM ET. While rumors of coordinated suppression remain unverified, market-structure explanations such as hedging and arbitrage are also being discussed.