Week of Feb 23, 2026
Weekly Crypto Pulse: ETF Flows Steady, Altcoins Pause
Public weekly orientation for the crypto market, structured for fast scanning before deeper paid work.
Published Feb 23, 2026
- bitcoin
- etf
- market-structure
- altcoins
Executive Summary
Bitcoin held above key support as ETF inflows remained positive, while majors rotated and high-beta altcoins cooled after a two-week rally.
Market Snapshot
- Total Market Cap
- $2.73T
- BTC Dominance
- 55.4%
- ETH Dominance
- 16.7%
- Fear & Greed Index
- 62
Winners & Losers (7D)
Winners
Chainlink (LINK)
6.1%
New enterprise integration announcements improved sentiment.
Bitcoin (BTC)
3.2%
Consistent spot ETF net inflows and resilient bid near support.
Losers
Solana (SOL)
-4.8%
Profit-taking after strong momentum run and softer on-chain activity.
Market Regime
Range-Bound
Markets are balanced with two-way flows; selective positioning and disciplined risk limits remain important.
Market Overview
Price action was constructive but selective, with liquidity concentrated in BTC and large-cap pairs.
Key points
- BTC closed the week above its 20-day moving average.
- Funding rates normalized after mid-week leverage reset.
Positioning & Flows
Institutional flows remained constructive, while retail participation flattened compared with the prior week.
Key points
- US spot BTC ETFs logged a fifth consecutive week of net inflows.
- Perpetual open interest rose modestly but stayed below January highs.
Methodology Note
This report summarizes market structure, relative performance, and directional risk using weekly closes and publicly available venue data. It is intended for informational use and should not be treated as investment advice. For full details, see our methodology page.
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