XRP price is hovering near $1.42 as thinning liquidity and repeated tests of 
the $1.30 support level raise the risk of a breakdown. XRP traded at $1.42 at 
press time, down 0.7% in the last 24 hours. Over the past…

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More than $2.4 billion in crypto options are set to expire at 08:00 UTC today 
on Deribit, a positioning event that could inject fresh volatility into the 
market. According to Deribit data, $2 billion in Bitcoin (BTC) options and 
$404…

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Ethereum is struggling to reclaim the $2,000 level, with persistent selling 
pressure continuing to weigh on sentiment across the broader crypto market. 
Despite intermittent recovery attempts, price action remains fragile as 
liquidity conditions tighten and investors reassess risk exposure following 
the sharp correction from the 2025 highs. The repeated failure to secure 
sustained acceptance above this psychological threshold has reinforced caution 
among both institutional and retail participants. Related Reading: The Altcoin 
Exodus: Trading Volumes Halve As Capital Flees To Bitcoin $65,000 Fortress 
Recent on-chain analysis highlights a notable structural development: Ethereum 
is currently trading below the realized price of every major whale cohort. The 
realized price metric represents the average acquisition cost of coins held by 
a given group, effectively serving as a proxy for aggregate cost basis. When 
the rice falls below this level, it implies that even large, historically 
resilient holders are sitting on unrealized losses. Historically, such 
conditions tend to coincide with late-stage corrective phases rather than 
early bull expansions. The last comparable occurrence followed Ethereum’s 
previous all-time high cycle, specifically in September 2018. That period 
marked a prolonged consolidation phase during which market excesses were 
gradually absorbed before a new structural uptrend eventually emerged. 
Ethereum Trades Below Whale Cost Basis Trading below whale realized prices 
also has psychological implications. Large holders typically operate with 
longer investment horizons, and their profitability cushions often help 
stabilize markets during corrections. When that cushion disappears, volatility 
can increase as confidence weakens and liquidity becomes more reactive to 
macro catalysts. This does not necessarily imply immediate bullish reversal 
conditions. Rather, it signals that the market may be undergoing a 
redistribution phase in which weaker hands exit while longer-term investors 
reassess positioning. Markets often require extended stabilization periods 
after leverage unwinds and sentiment deteriorates, particularly following 
euphoric cycles. Related Reading: Ethereum’s Leverage Reset Clears The Path 
For A Healthy Rebound – Analyst At the same time, such environments sometimes 
attract strategic accumulation. Investors willing to tolerate volatility may 
view sub-realized-price conditions as opportunities, particularly when 
accompanied by declining leverage and cooling speculative activity. Whether 
this dynamic ultimately leads to accumulation or further downside depends 
heavily on macro liquidity trends, regulatory developments, and broader risk 
appetite across financial markets. Technical Price Outlook From a technical 
perspective, the weekly chart underscores Ethereum’s current vulnerability. 
Price has recently broken below key moving averages that previously functioned 
as dynamic support. These averages now act as resistance zones, limiting 
upside momentum unless decisively reclaimed. The recent decline toward the 
$1,900–$2,000 region reflects a continuation of the broader corrective 
structure that began after the mid-2025 peak. Volume patterns suggest 
participation has moderated compared with the impulsive rally phase, 
indicating reduced speculative enthusiasm. However, declining volume during 
corrections can also signal exhaustion of aggressive sellers, potentially 
setting the stage for base formation if demand stabilizes. Related Reading: Is 
Bitcoin Supply Moving To Strong Hands? Whale Data Suggest Structural Shift 
Immediate support appears concentrated near the recent local lows around the 
mid-$1,800 zone, while resistance remains clustered near the $2,200–$2,400 
region where prior consolidation occurred. A sustained move above these levels 
would be required to shift short-term momentum decisively positive. 
Conversely, failure to hold current support could expose Ethereum to deeper 
retracement levels consistent with broader market deleveraging. For now, 
Ethereum remains at a technical and psychological crossroads. Trading below 
whale realized prices, struggling beneath major resistance levels, and 
navigating uncertain macro conditions collectively define a market still 
searching for equilibrium rather than entering a confirmed recovery phase. 
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CNBC reported Thursday that a group of House Democrats are pressing the 
Treasury Department to examine potential conflicts of interest and national 
security risks tied to World Liberty Financial (WLFI), the crypto venture 
associated with the Trump family. Security Concerns Over Trump-Linked Crypto 
Venture In a letter sent Thursday to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, more 
than 40 Democratic lawmakers, led by Representative Gregory Meeks of New York, 
called for a formal review of the company’s structure and foreign investment 
ties. The letter follows a tense House Financial Services Committee hearing 
earlier this month, during which Bessent testified before lawmakers. At that 
hearing, Meeks sharply criticized the Treasury secretary, referring to him as 
a “flunky” of President Trump. Related Reading: ‘Sell Bitcoin Now,’ Peter 
Schiff Warns, Predicts $20,000 Target On Breakdown He also raised concerns 
about a $500 million investment in World Liberty Financial made last year by 
Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, a member of the United Arab Emirates’ 
royal family who has sometimes been referred to as the “spy sheikh.” In a 
statement accompanying the letter, Meeks said the half‑billion‑dollar deal 
involving an Emirati royal presents both financial and national security 
concerns. “The Trump family’s $500 million deal connected to the Emirati royal 
family is not only a matter of national financial instability, but it also 
carries serious national security implications,” he said. Treasury Asked To 
Clarify White House Role The lawmakers’ request comes as World Liberty 
Financial is pursuing a national bank charter. Democrats are seeking 
assurances that the chartering process remains insulated from political or 
foreign influence. As such, they argued that the matter extends beyond a 
technical debate over crypto regulation. “This is no longer just a debate 
about crypto chartering theory,” they wrote. “It is about foreign ownership, 
national security, regulatory integrity, and whether our bank‑chartering 
process is resilient to political and geopolitical pressure.” Related Reading: 
Revealed: The Biggest Bitcoin Holders Of 2026, According To Arkham Data The 
group asked Treasury officials to detail what safeguards are in place to 
prevent foreign governments, their proxies, or politically connected investors 
from using the national bank chartering process to gain leverage within the US 
financial system or access sensitive financial and technological 
infrastructure. They also sought clarification on the role, if any, played by 
the White House, the Office of Management and Budget, and the Treasury 
Department in reviewing or influencing charter decisions made by the OCC. The 
lawmakers requested a response from the Treasury Department by Feb. 26. In 
closing, they emphasized the broader implications for public trust. “The 
credibility of America’s banking regulatory framework, and of the institutions 
charged with protecting it, depends on transparency, independence, and a 
demonstrated willingness to resist undue influence,” they wrote. As of this 
writing, World Liberty Financial’s native crypto, WLFI, is trading at $0.1168, 
marking a 3% decline over the past 24 hours. However, according to CoinGecko 
data, the cryptocurrency has increased by nearly 10% in the past seven days. 
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House Democrats Urge Treasury Probe Into Trump Family’s Crypto Venture

The path to making America the &#8220;crypto capital of the world&#8221; appeared to clear 
significantly on Wednesday as industry leaders and lawmakers announced a truce 
in the legislative battle over market structure. CLARITY Act headed for the 
President’s desk Appearing…

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