**Crypto & US Market Brief (2026-02-18)**
π Fear & Greed Index
β Index today: 8 (Extreme Fear) / as of 2026-02-18 00:00
β One-line interpretation: cautious due to ongoing market volatility.
π° Crypto News
(Top4 24h) BTC βΌ1.72% | ETH βΌ2.38% | SOL βΌ4.35% | XRP βΌ3.88%
β’ Bitcoin bottom signal that preceded 1,900% rally flashes again
β’ Coinbase’s Base transitions to its own architecture with eye on streamlining
β’ Kraken acquires tokenization platform Magna ahead of potential IPO
β’ SOLβs path of least resistance tilts toward $50 but on-chain data hints at a bottom
β’ Hereβs what happened in crypto today
β’ $209B exited altcoins over the last 13 months: Did traders rotate into Bitcoin?
Top Gainers (Crypto) (Top 3)
β’ Helium (HNT) β²14.78%
β Increased trading volume and positive market sentiment.
β’ AWE Network (AWE) β²13.26%
β Strong momentum driven by recent partnerships and announcements.
β’ World Liberty Financial (WLFI) β²9.13%
β Positive news regarding product launches boosting investor interest.
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π US Stocks News
(Indices) Nasdaq100 β²0.75% | S&P500 β²0.50% | Dow β²0.22%
(M7) AAPL β²0.18%, AMZN β²1.76%, GOOGL β²0.39%, META β²0.61%, MSFT β²0.66%, NVDA β²1.54%, TSLA β²0.17%
β’ Fed officials split on where interest rates should go, minutes say
β’ Zuckerberg testimony: Company consulted stakeholders about keeping beauty filters
β’ Figma stock jumps 15% as company sees AI monetization accelerating growth
Top Gainers (US Stocks) (Top 3)
β’ ImmunityBio, Inc. (IBRX) β²41.86%
β Strong earnings report exceeded expectations.
β’ Evolution Metals & Technologies (EMAT) β²27.63%
β Positive guidance reflecting industry growth potential.
β’ Hycroft Mining Holding Corporation (HYMC) β²21.07%
β Sector momentum and favorable market conditions boosting stock.
π¦ US ETF Summary
[Index/Growth]
SPY 686.29 +0.50% (YTD +0.46%)
VOO 631.21 +0.51% (YTD +0.46%)
QQQ 605.78 +0.75% (YTD -1.20%)
DIA 496.95 +0.22% (YTD +2.75%)
IWM 263.97 +0.35% (YTD +6.11%)
[Dividend/Value]
SCHD 31.54 +0.38% (YTD +13.74%)
VYM 155.58 +0.29% (YTD +7.47%)
JEPI 59.31 +0.19% (YTD +3.47%)
SPYD 47.77 -0.08% (YTD +9.54%)
YMAX 8.44 -0.35% (YTD -16.10%)
[Thematic/Growth]
ARKK 71.44 +1.62% (YTD -8.77%)
XLK 140.92 +1.03% (YTD -2.34%)
XLF 52.58 +0.73% (YTD -4.28%)
XLE 54.78 +1.92% (YTD +20.00%)
SMH 412.64 +1.26% (YTD +10.54%)
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π― Todayβs Strategy
β Crypto: Focus on Bitcoin’s resilience while monitoring altcoin trends.
β Stocks: Look for opportunities in tech stocks benefiting from AI advancements.
π·οΈ Hashtags
#crypto #bitcoin #ethereum #nasdaq #sp500 #stocks #marketupdate #riskmanagement #trend #investing
π‘ GPT Investment Direction
β Crypto: Consider diversifying into Bitcoin with caution due to market fluctuations.
β Stocks: Invest in tech stocks but remain aware of potential volatility.
β Quote of the day: “The stock market is filled with individuals who know the price of everything, but the value of nothing.” β Philip Fisher
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