Crypto News February 18, 2026: Bitcoin and Crypto News — Daily Highlights

[LIVE] February 18, 2026: Bitcoin and Crypto News — Daily Highlights

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Users on Coinbase have reported significant issues accessing their accounts, prompting the company to issue a statement addressing the ongoing concerns. In the backdrop, a list of Bitcoin wallet owners has surfaced, revealing a cadre of billionaires holding vast amounts of the cryptocurrency. Meanwhile, Eric Trump has made headlines with his optimistic forecast for Bitcoin, declaring he has never been this bullish, predicting a potential surge to $1 million. In stark contrast, the founder of Aptos has warned that the crypto winter may extend for another 12 to 18 months, indicating a challenging recovery ahead. Additionally, signs of capital shifting back from altcoins to Bitcoin have been observed, with an analytics CEO suggesting that freezing all of Satoshi Nakamoto's assets could be a necessary measure to stabilize the market.
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Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has announced that some users may experience performance issues with decentralized exchange (DEX) transactions. The…
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In the cryptocurrency market, after Satoshi Nakamoto, who are the individuals and organizations that own the most Bitcoin?
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Donald Trump's son, Eric Trump, made quite bullish statements about Bitcoin during a live broadcast he participated in.
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Mo Shaikh, one of the founders of Aptos, predicted how long the stagnation in the cryptocurrency market will continue.
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An analyst from the cryptocurrency analytics company CryptoQuant reported that trading volume in altcoins is shifting back towards Bitcoin.
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