ETHUSD (4HR)
Ethereum has entered a bearish trend, failing to maintain its position above the $2,050 mark and dipping below $2,040 and looking like its forming a compression inside a bearish pennant on the 3-day chart. The price has also broken below a bullish trend line, with support now around $1950.
On the higher timeframe, the Ethereum price chart shows a classic post-drop consolidation. The structure remains intact, however confirmed break below support would validate the formation where it can even reach below $1500

Bitcoin price will fall to $10,000 as crypto ‘bubble is imploding,’ warns Bloomberg analyst
The cryptocurrency market “bubble is imploding” with Bitcoin’s price set to tumble another 85% to $10,000, warns Bloomberg Intelligence strategist Mike McGlone.
Mon, February 16, 2026
While traders may talk about a healthy correction, McGlone says the narrative around crypto is changing for a number of reasons. …/.
Markets Don’t Bottom On Fear. They Bottom When Forced Sellers Are Done
Jim Osman, Sun, February 15, 2026
… “the correct question is not, “Is this the bottom?” The correct question is “Who is being forced to sell, and when do they stop?” …
Forewarned is Forearmed
what you do with it is YOUR purview
Dutch Lawmakers Advance 36% Capital Gains Tax on Crypto
Key Takeaways:
Dutch lawmakers advanced a 36% tax on savings, equities and crypto, including unrealized gains.
Critics warn the proposal could trigger investor relocation and capital outflows.
The bill still requires Senate approval before a planned 2028 implementation.
US-Iran and Russia-Ukraine peace talks on Tuesday
US Secretary of State Rubio says the US is hopeful to reach an agreement with Iran, but adds it is going to be hard
US Secretary of State Rubio says they don’t want to impose any peace deal on Ukraine
Ukrainian President Zelensky says the US promise us security guarantees but they call for land swaps before providing guarantees, we must get US security guarantees before anything else
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Today’s US Equity News
DAY AHEAD: Today’s docket is thin, on account of President’s Day. In Europe, the ECB will release parts of its economic bulletin, with today’s update on ‘structural barriers to the green transition’. Eurozone industrial production data for December is due. The Eurogroup will hold a meeting to discuss the draft Council recommendation on the economic policy of the Euro area for 2026, with a view to its approval by the Economic and Financial Affairs Council on Tuesday. In the afternoon, Fed’s Bowman (voter, dovish) will speak at a bankers conference.
WEEK AHEAD: Highlights include US PCE and GDP; FOMC minutes, RBNZ policy announcement; flash PMIs; UK, Canadian and Japanese inflation metrics. US-Iran talks are taking place on Tuesday. Notable corporate earnings announcements due this week include: Walmart (WMT), Alibaba (BABA), Deere (DE), Analog Devices (ADI), Booking Holdings (BKNG), Newmont (NEM), Medtronic (MDT), Palo Alto Networks (PANW), Southern Company (SO), CRH (CRH), Cadence Design (CDNS), Quanta (PWR), Carvana (CVNA), Republic Services (RSG), DoorDash (DASH), Moody’s (MCO).
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Japan PM Takaichi holds first meeting with BOJ chief Ueda since election win
More from Japan
Q4 GDP rises annualized 0.2%, sharply below consensus forecast of 1.6%
Holiday closures this week
Monday – China, Taiwan, South Korea, Indonesia, Vietnam, US & Canada are closed on
Monday, Hong Kong Markets will open half-day.
Tuesday – China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea, Indonesia, Vietnam, Singapore & Philippines.
Wednesday – China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea, Vietnam & Singapore.
Thursday – China, Hong Kong, Taiwan & Vietnam.
Friday – China, Taiwan & Vietnam.
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Another US carrier going to the ME

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