Digital financial and cryptocurrency market as of the morning of February 16, 2026, compiled from the latest fluctuations in the past 24 hours:

📉 24-Hour Overview: Bitcoin "Loses Breath" Before the $71K Threshold
The market just experienced a turbulent trading day as red began to dominate, reflecting the extreme caution of investors ahead of upcoming macroeconomic data.
1. Bitcoin (BTC): A Test of Patience
24-Hour Fluctuations: BTC attempted a breakout, reaching a high of $70,900. However, selling pressure at the psychological resistance level of $71K was too strong, causing the price to reverse and plummet to $68,030.
Current Status: This morning (February 16), BTC opened around $68,800. Failing to hold the $70K mark is a signal that the bears are in short-term control. The $68,000 support level is currently the last "fortress" to prevent a deeper correction to the $65K region.
2. Ethereum (ETH): Pressure mounting
Opening price: ETH officially lost the crucial $2,000 mark, opening this morning at $1,966.
Analysis: Compared to Bitcoin's strength, ETH is showing significant weakness. This drop of more than 5% has dragged down a series of other altcoins, indicating that money is tending to withdraw to safe-haven assets or wait for a better opportunity.
🌐 Factors Affecting & Market Sentiment
The market is not only volatile due to technical factors but also influenced by external information:
"Extreme Fear" Sentiment: The Fear & Greed Index is hitting a record low (around 8 points according to some sources), indicating investors are concerned about a "death spiral" as recent negative forecasts from financial experts suggest.
Global Macroeconomics: Although CPI inflation in the US cooled down in January (2.4% compared to 2.7% the previous month), investors are still holding their breath awaiting the PCE report and the Fed meeting minutes to determine the interest rate path for 2026.
Vietnamese Market: While crypto prices are fluctuating, the prices of precious metals such as silver and gold in the domestic market are showing strong divergence, indicating that capital is constantly shifting to find safe havens.
Short advice: The market is psychologically "oversold." However, attempting to "buy the dip" at this point requires extreme caution, especially with ETH as it seeks support below the $2,000 mark.
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