Weekly Recap Research 23 Feb - 01 Mar 2026

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Weekly Recap Research

Bitcoin Stronger Than Global Stocks Amid Iran Tensions

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The crypto market is facing volatility after tensions in the Middle East intensified by the US-Israeli clash with Iran, which quickly plunged global financial markets into risk-off. However, Bitcoin has shown strength against other risky assets, with the price recovering to around $66,500, up more than 5% from A weekend low of around $63,000, even if the event caused the Long Shore port to clear over $300 million in the crypto market within a 24-hour period.

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Meanwhile, the stock market is clearly under pressure, with S&P 500 futures down about 1.1 percent and the Nasdaq 100 down about 1.5 percent. Many investors are turning to safe-haven assets such as gold and oil, which rose significantly, with oil prices soaring to around $82 a barrel, up about 13 percent amid concerns about transportation routes. Energy through the Straits of Hormuz. Tevî atmosferek bazarê ya gerdûnî di moda hişyarî de, Bitcoin di navbera dora $62,500—$70,000 de rêzek bihayê ku bazara krîptoyê ji destpêka Sibatê ve di destpêka Sibatê de ye, nîşan dide rola sermayeya dîjîtal ku di destpêkê de wekî alternatîfek tê dîtin. Risk Displacement During Geopolitical Uncertainty

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ZachXBT Unveils Axiom Platform Employee Uses Insider Crypto Trading Customer Data

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A renowned on-chain investigator ZachXBT has revealed the results of an investigation alleging that employees of the crypto trading platform Axiom were involved in insider trading behavior, relying on internal tools to access user data such as wallet addresses, transaction histories and linked accounts, before using that information to track the trading behavior of major traders, or KOLs, in the market. Crypto, so that their group can trade position in advance.

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A, a senior employee named Broox Bauer,. In addition, some of the conversations that were revealed mentioned discussed plans to help friends make around $200,000 in profits from using the data. Axiom stated that, after the allegations were published, Axiom was “deeply disappointed” by the incident and had immediately revoked access to the internal tools of the employees involved, ready to begin. A processo de investimento interno, a questo a recentemente rispondere le problemi di gestione dei dati utenti e standardi etítico nella industria criptovaluta.

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Top Net flows

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La data de la cadena de 23 de febrero - 1 de marzo 2026 de Artemis a. Acerca de +$80 millones y Polygon PoS cerca de +$40 millones, al que BNB Chain y Injective se en la gama de cerca de +20—30 millones de dollars, it shows that some liquidity is beginning to move to an ecosystem focused on DeFi activities and Trade More Derivatives During Market Swing

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On the other hand, some Layer 2 networks are facing capital outflows, with Arbitrum having a maximum net outflow of around -$150 million, while the Ethereum mainnet has an outflow of around -$60 million and the OP Mainnet of around -20 million dollars. This liquidity move comes at the same time that the crypto market faces a sell-off from ETFs and Bitcoin price moves in the market. Around $62,000—$68,000, some investors have been adjusting their strategies by leveraging funds to platforms that offer more opportunities to generate returns on trading or DeFi. The overall picture thus reflects that the market is not losing overall liquidity, but that interchain capital turnover is taking place. Network based on opportunities in each ecosystem

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Fear & Greed Index

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The Crypto Fear & Greed Index is one of the tools used to assess the outlook and sentiment of the crypto market, citing scores ranging from 0 to 100 (0 stands for Extreme Fear or Extreme Fear and 100 stands for Extreme Greed).

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Durante la periode de 23 de febrero al 1 de marzo de 2022, la mercado criptovalidad con una gran slump en Sentimento, con la Indice Crypto Fear & Greed a a nivel. Extreme Fear(Low of around 5-10) reflects the extreme fear of investors. The main reason is that Bitcoin (BTC) fell from around $67,668 on Sept. 23. Fr. A bajo de $63,924 a la mesmo día, antes de recuperando un poco, pero se a cerca de $64,616-$65,000 en mes antes de iniciar un rebound claro en el primer marzo (i.e., a partir de la test de $70,000 en 2-4 Mar. c.) This adjustment resulted in liquidations totalling over $468 million, mostly from Long positions, and major whales lost up to $61 million on HTX, as well as pressures from Macroeconomic Uncertainty such as Tariff Threats and geopolitical risks that have kept the market Risk-off continuing.

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However, after Sentiment was at its highest fear level, the market began to signal a recovery, with BTC rebounding from a low near $63,000, closing back above $65,000 on March 1, before continuing to climb above $72,000 during March 4—5. A move is consistent with the Crypto Fear & Greed Index beginning to recover from level 21 (Fear) according to the chart. A refleksjon som Extreme Fear is often the psychological low point of the market and can lead to a rebound when Sentiment begins to return to neutral or positive. Over the same period, cash flows in ETFs on some days begin to return positive, such as inflows of around +$506 million per day. February 25, which helped support the price recovery, although the market outlook remains fragile from the previous outflows.

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Bitcoin ETF Flow

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Flows de capital dans le marché de Spot Bitcoin ETF de fin de febrero 2026 a été très volatiles, a partir de la semana avec un forza de ventas neto en 23 de febrero à -203.8 millones, a partir de BlackRock IBIT fonds de $-116.4 millones, começado por Fidelity FBTC -$27.9 millones y Bitwise BITB -43.6 millones. The picture echoes the force. PRESSURED BY THE CRYPTO MARKET THAT HAD JUST FACED A CORRECTION IN THE PREVIOUS PERIOD, HOWEVER, THE DIRECTION BEGAN TO CHANGE ON FEBRUARY 24, WHEN THERE WAS A NET INFLOW OF $257.7 MILLION AND A CLEAR ACCELERATION ON FEBRUARY 25 TO +506.6 MILLION DOLLARS BY THE IBIT FUND. Blackrock had inflows of up to $297.4 million, while Fidelity's FBTC +$30.1 million and Grayscale GBTC +$102.5 million contributed to bolster the overall picture of the market.

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The inflow momentum continued on February 26, with inflow totaling +$254.4 million. Although Fidelity had an outflow of $51.5 million, it was offset by buying forces from IBIT of +$275.8 million and BITB +$69 million before the downtrend began to slow on February 27, returning to Outflows of -27.5. Millions of dollars reflect the short-term profitability of institutional investors. A.

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Ethereum ETF Flow

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The Spot Ethereum ETF market at the end of February continued to face a continued sell-off, with net outflows of around $49.5 million on February 23, 2026, led by BlackRock's (ETHA) fund outflows of around $45.4 million and VanEck (ETHV) another -$2.7 million. The picture reflects the pressures from the crypto market atmosphere. Het is nog veel in een cautische modus efter Bitcoin en andere riskassete in het anteriors periode. However, on February 24, market signals began to become more stable, with a slight net inflow of around +$9.2 million from buying power in Grayscale ETH funds rising by about +11.1. Millions of dollars

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La momento del flusso di capitali inizia a cambiare viamente sul 25 febbraio 2026, quando l'ETF Ethereum ha un inflow netto di $157.2 milioni, marquando uno dei giorni di alta inflow del settimana. The main buying force came from Fidelity FETH at +$61.9 million, followed by BlackRock ETHA of +$31.3 million and Grayscale ETHE +$33.9 million, reflecting the reversal. Came to the attention of institutional investors after the price of digital assets began to show signs of recovery in late February. However, capital flows returned to swing again on February 26, with an inflow of just +$6.6 million, suggesting that the market is still in a bullish accumulation phase. A.

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Nûçeyên girîng:

Revolut Joins Stablecoin Testing in British FCA Regulatory Sandbox  

South Korea Increases Crypto Regulation Seized by Criminal Cases and Money Laundering

US seizes over $580 million in crypto from multinational Chinese crime network

Zdroj:

https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/23/usd61-million-bitcoin-whale-liquidated-on-htx-as-sentiment-back-at-extreme-fear

https://www.coingecko.com/en/exchanges/derivatives/decentralized

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Note: This analysis is provided every Monday, so some articles may have data discrepancies.

Nota: Questo analisi è situato ogni monday, quindi alcuni parte del articolo possono contengono informazioni inaccurati

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8eWarning: Cryptocurrencies and digital tokens are highly risky. You may lose your entire investment. Please study and invest according to the acceptable level of risk.

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J.P. Daniel