Monday, February 23, 2026, Bitcoin gives up ground to $67,585, down 0.6% on the day. Ethereum follows the trend, dropping to $1,954, a loss of 1%. On the week, BTC declines 1.6%, confirming a moderate bearish trend. Trading volumes pick up after the weekend, but the mood is cautious.
This pullback occurs in an uncertain macroeconomic context, where fears of interest rate hikes resurface. Traditional markets, like the Dow Jones, are also down, creating pressure on risk assets. Bitcoin, often correlated with stock indices, is affected by this dynamic. Ethereum, more sensitive to tech sector moves, shows a sharper decline.
For investors, today confirms that the crypto market remains vulnerable to external factors. Bitcoin’s 0.6% decline is not alarming, but it adds to an already negative week. Analysts are watching the $67,000 support level, which could be tested if selling pressure intensifies. In the short term, the absence of positive news could keep the market in a bearish consolidation phase.
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