**Crypto & US Market Brief (2026-02-16)**
π Fear & Greed Index
β Index today: 12 (Extreme Fear) / as of 2026-02-16 00:00
β One-line interpretation: cautious due to heightened market volatility.
π° Crypto News
(Top4 24h) BTC β²0.26% | ETH β²2.19% | SOL β²0.54% | XRP β²1.44%
β’ Germanyβs central bank president touts stablecoin and CBDC benefits for EU
β’ Hereβs what happened in crypto today
β’ ETH chart pattern projects rally to $2.5K if key conditions are met: Data
β’ Paradigm reframes Bitcoin mining as grid asset, not energy drain
β’ Price predictions 2/16: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, ADA, BCH
β’ Hong Kong regulator adds Victory Fintech to list of approved trading platforms
Top Gainers (Crypto) (Top 3)
β’ Stable (STABLE) β²13.19%
β Increased trading volume following positive news.
β Strong community support boosts momentum.
β’ Helium (HNT) β²11.90%
β New partnerships announced driving interest.
β Surge in user adoption contributing to growth.
β’ Bittensor (TAO) β²9.00%
β Positive sentiment from recent developments.
β Growing interest in AI integration enhancing visibility.
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π US Stocks News
(Indices) Nasdaq100 β²0.21% | S&P500 β²0.07% | Dow β²0.12%
(M7) AAPL βΌ2.27%, AMZN βΌ0.41%, GOOGL βΌ1.06%, META βΌ1.55%, MSFT βΌ0.13%, NVDA βΌ2.21%, TSLA β²0.09%
β’ Hyatt Chairman Pritzker leaves board over Epstein ties
β’ Epstein files fallout: The high-profile people burned by past dealings with a predator
β’ Apple takes on YouTube and Spotify with new video podcasting push
Top Gainers (US Stocks) (Top 3)
β’ Evolution Metals & Technologies (EMAT) β²29.92%
β Strong earnings report exceeding expectations.
β Positive guidance for future growth attracting investors.
β’ Tri Pointe Homes, Inc. (TPH) β²26.80%
β Robust quarterly results signaling strong demand.
β Sector recovery boosting investor confidence.
β’ Rivian Automotive, Inc. (RIVN) β²26.64%
β Positive production updates driving stock momentum.
β Increased market interest in electric vehicles supporting growth.
π¦ US ETF Summary
[Index/Growth]
SPY 681.75 +0.07% (YTD -0.21%)
VOO 626.89 +0.06% (YTD -0.22%)
QQQ 601.92 +0.21% (YTD -1.83%)
DIA 495.28 +0.12% (YTD +2.41%)
IWM 262.96 +1.32% (YTD +5.70%)
[Dividend/Value]
SCHD 31.61 +0.86% (YTD +13.99%)
VYM 155.37 +0.50% (YTD +7.33%)
JEPI 59.31 +0.51% (YTD +3.47%)
SPYD 48.07 +1.07% (YTD +10.23%)
YMAX 8.46 +1.08% (YTD -15.90%)
[Thematic/Growth]
ARKK 70.25 +2.63% (YTD -10.29%)
XLK 139.56 +0.25% (YTD -3.28%)
XLF 51.65 -0.08% (YTD -5.97%)
XLE 54.35 +0.69% (YTD +19.06%)
SMH 407.72 +0.40% (YTD +9.22%)
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π― Todayβs Strategy
β Crypto: Focus on high-potential altcoins amid market uncertainty.
β Stocks: Seek opportunities in sectors showing resilience.
π·οΈ Hashtags
#crypto #bitcoin #ethereum #nasdaq #sp500 #stocks #marketupdate #riskmanagement #trend #investing
π‘ GPT Investment Direction
β Crypto: Consider diversifying into promising projects with caution.
β Stocks: Monitor earnings reports closely for potential shifts.
β Quote of the day: “In investing, what is comfortable is rarely profitable.” β Robert Arnott
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