**Crypto & US Market Brief (2026-02-17)**
π Fear & Greed Index
β Index today: 10 (Extreme Fear) / as of 2026-02-17 00:00
β One-line interpretation: cautious; market sentiment remains bearish amid declining prices.
π° Crypto News
(Top4 24h) BTC βΌ1.80% | ETH βΌ0.14% | SOL βΌ1.11% | XRP βΌ0.91%
β’ Ether bulls target $2.5K as staking ETF launch, RWA market cap reflect growth
β’ Stripe-owned Bridge gets OCC conditional approval for national bank charter
β’ Quantoz gains Visa nod to issue stablecoin-linked debit cards in Europe
β’ HIVE Digital posts 219% revenue jump as miner-AI hybrid strategy gains traction
β’ New Bitcoin whales are trapped underwater, but for how long?
β’ Traders pinpoint three price targets for Bitcoin if $70K holds as resistance
Top Gainers (Crypto) (Top 3)
β’ Raydium (RAY) β²8.81%
β Strong trading volume indicates renewed interest.
β Recent partnerships boost market confidence.
β’ MemeCore (M) β²7.87%
β Increased social media traction drives momentum.
β Positive community sentiment enhances visibility.
β’ Morpho (MORPHO) β²7.68%
β New developments attract investor attention.
β Market conditions favor niche solutions.
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π US Stocks News
(Indices) Nasdaq100 βΌ0.10% | S&P500 β²0.16% | Dow β²0.12%
(M7) AAPL β²3.17%, AMZN β²1.19%, GOOGL βΌ1.18%, META βΌ0.08%, MSFT βΌ1.15%, NVDA β²1.23%, TSLA βΌ1.64%
β’ Meta expands Nvidia deal to use millions of AI chips in data center build-out, including standalone CPUs
β’ Berkshire Hathaway trims Apple stake, buys NYTimes stock in Buffett’s last moves as CEO
β’ Palo Alto Networks slumps 6% as third quarter profit guidance falls short
Top Gainers (US Stocks) (Top 3)
β’ Masimo Corporation (MASI) β²34.22%
β Strong earnings report surpasses expectations.
β Positive guidance boosts investor confidence.
β’ ZIM Integrated Shipping Service (ZIM) β²25.45%
β Impressive earnings growth amid rising demand.
β Strategic moves in logistics enhance outlook.
β’ eToro Group Ltd. (ETOR) β²20.43%
β Strong quarterly results attract investor interest.
β Expansion into new markets drives growth potential.
π¦ US ETF Summary
[Index/Growth]
SPY 682.82 +0.16% (YTD -0.05%)
VOO 628.00 +0.18% (YTD -0.05%)
QQQ 601.30 -0.10% (YTD -1.93%)
DIA 495.86 +0.12% (YTD +2.53%)
IWM 263.05 +0.03% (YTD +5.74%)
[Dividend/Value]
SCHD 31.41 -0.63% (YTD +13.27%)
VYM 155.16 -0.14% (YTD +7.18%)
JEPI 59.23 -0.14% (YTD +3.32%)
SPYD 47.81 -0.54% (YTD +9.63%)
YMAX 8.47 +0.12% (YTD -15.81%)
[Thematic/Growth]
ARKK 70.31 +0.09% (YTD -10.22%)
XLK 139.48 -0.06% (YTD -3.34%)
XLF 52.20 +1.06% (YTD -4.97%)
XLE 53.76 -1.09% (YTD +17.77%)
SMH 407.46 -0.06% (YTD +9.15%)
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π― Todayβs Strategy
β Crypto: Focus on long-term holdings; remain cautious.
β Stocks: Look for value in strong earnings; monitor market trends.
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#crypto #bitcoin #ethereum #nasdaq #sp500 #stocks #marketupdate #riskmanagement #trend #investing
π‘ GPT Investment Direction
β Crypto: Consider diversified positions, but be mindful of volatility.
β Stocks: Evaluate fundamentals; stay alert to market shifts.
β Quote of the day: “In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity.” β Sun Tzu
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