Market Snapshot — February 19, 2026
Markets are stabilizing after a rollercoaster week. Bitcoin trades around $67,000 following its retreat from $80,000 earlier this month, while stock futures point to a cautiously optimistic open.
Crypto Markets
Bitcoin is holding steady at $67,087, down 1.07% over 24 hours. Ethereum sits at $1,981 (-1.10%), with most major altcoins trading in the red.
The crypto market is still digesting the aftermath of a brutal liquidation wave. According to CoinGlass data, more than $2.5 billion in bitcoin positions were liquidated in recent days as the price briefly dipped below $80,000 — its first time at those levels since April 2025.
Notable movers:
- ZEC: -9.80% at $263.26
- XPL: -5.81% at $0.091
- ARB: -5.48% at $0.107
- BTC: -1.07% at $67,087
- ETH: -1.10% at $1,981
Stock Market
U.S. stock futures are inching higher this morning. As of early trading, Nasdaq 100 futures are up 0.07%, S&P 500 futures up 0.03%, and Dow Jones futures up 0.02%.
Key headlines:
- Nvidia & Meta unveiled a multi-year AI infrastructure partnership, featuring Meta’s first large-scale deployment of Nvidia’s Grace CPUs
- Berkshire Hathaway disclosed it slashed its Amazon stake and sold shares of Apple and Bank of America during Warren Buffett’s final quarter as CEO
- Palo Alto Networks shares dipped after issuing a disappointing profit outlook
What to Watch
Federal Reserve minutes and commentary remain on traders’ radar. With volatility elevated in both crypto and equities, expect continued sensitivity to macro headlines.
Data as of 07:00 UTC. Market hours: U.S. markets open at 09:30 EST / 14:30 UTC.