BlackRock&#8217;s slight reduction in Bitcoin proxy holdings may signal cautious 
optimism, impacting market perceptions and investment strategies.
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BlackRock trims stake in Bitcoin proxy Strategy but keeps top shareholder spot

Bitcoin is currently in a bear market, and more accommodative policies might 
not trigger a bull market. The historical correlation between global liquidity 
and Bitcoin&#8217;s performance has been disrupted. Global liquidity is currently 
around $170 trillion and continues to rise.
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Jeff Park: Bitcoin is in a bear market with broken liquidity correlations, US policy is shifting towards centralization, and the importance of ‘peacetime’ vs. ‘wartime’ Bitcoin | The Pomp Podcast

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Bitcoin is consolidating within a tightening range as momentum signals remain 
conflicted across time frames. As of Feb. 18, 2026, BTC’s price structure at 
$67,336 per unit reflects stabilization rather than confirmed directional 
expansion, with technical indicators reinforcing a cautious, range-bound 
environment. Bitcoin Chart Outlook On the daily chart, bitcoin’s price remains 
well below the […]

Stalling Under $70K: Bitcoin Range War Intensifies as Key Technical Signals Clash

Robert Kiyosaki expects a sharp market slide and sees it as a chance to add to 
his holdings. He has named Bitcoin and Ethereum alongside gold and silver as 
places to park money when prices tumble. Related Reading: Bitcoin Should Be 
Flying—Instead, Quantum Risk Keeps It Grounded: Analyst The book author and 
crypto figure calls scarcity a simple reason to act now. That idea is not new, 
but he is putting fresh public emphasis on buying during market panic. &#8220;I am 
so excited and bullish on Bitcoin I am buying more and more as Bitcoin’s price 
goes down,&#8221; Kiyosaki said in an X post. Kiyosaki’s Scarcity Argument 
Kiyosaki’s view rests on one clear point: some assets are limited. Bitcoin’s 
capped supply is used as the main example. He believes limited supply can 
protect value when currencies are under pressure. &#8220;I will be buying more 
Bitcoin as people panic and sell into the coming crash,&#8221; he said. The strategy 
he’s talking about is to keep buying during price drops, taking advantage of 
panic to pick up more at lower levels. I Am Warning You: In Rich Dad’s 
Prophecy published 2013 I warned of the biggest stock market crash in history 
still coming. That giant crash is now imminent. The good news is those of you 
who followed my rich dad’s warning and prepared….the coming crash will make 
you richer… — Robert Kiyosaki (@theRealKiyosaki) February 17, 2026 For people 
who can handle big swings, that approach may produce strong gains over many 
years. It is an aggressive stance, and it relies on the buyer staying calm 
while markets move wildly around them. &#8220;This coming crash may make you richer 
beyond your wildest dreams if you realize crashes are the best of times to get 
richer,&#8221; Kiyosaki said. Market Voices Push Back Not everyone agrees with that 
approach. Billionaire Warren Buffett has long warned that crypto looks 
speculative, and financial commentator Peter Schiff argues that digital coins 
lack a reliable store of value. Their warnings are blunt: prices can fall much 
further and stay low for a long time. This tension between bullish 
accumulation and caution is shaping investor debate right now. Price swings in 
a short span are not uncommon, and those moves can test conviction. What To 
Watch Next Liquidity and regulatory shifts remain key factors. Large drops 
have often been amplified when buyers pull back or regulators implement sudden 
rule changes. Exchange outages, forced selling by major holders, and rapid 
swings in lending markets have triggered past selloffs. Reports note that 
macro headlines and shifts in sentiment among big investors can drive prices 
lower even when long-term fundamentals appear steady. Steady accumulation 
during such periods has historically depended on the ability to endure these 
shocks. Related Reading: What Bitcoin Rout? Michael Saylor Unfazed, Teases New 
Accumulation A Plain Takeaway Kiyosaki is making a choice about how to deal 
with risk: accept volatility and buy more, or avoid it and likely miss big 
rebounds. Both approaches have been proven right at different times. Short- 
term noise will be loud and distracting. Long-term results will be shown by 
market prices and by who keeps their nerve. Featured image from Unsplash, 
chart from TradingView

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