Bitcoin Holds Around $68,000 on 18 February 2026 as Markets Await Fed Minutes

On 18 February 2026, Bitcoin was trading near $68,000 after a multi‑month decline that nearly halved its price from an October record. Traders were watching the Federal Reserve's January meeting minutes, due later that day, for signals on future U.S. interest rates and their impact on cryptocurrencies and growth stocks.