February 2, 2026, overview of popular cryptocurrencies, with the top three being: River, Bitcoin, and World Liberty Financial.

Jane Street Speculation Renews Scrutiny of Bitcoin ETF Market Mechanics

In brief Bitcoin ETF shares can be created or redeemed by authorized participants without requiring instant purchases or sales of Bitcoin on public exchanges. Analysts say derivatives hedging and settlement timing can weaken the short-term link between ETF inflows and spot price

A fire occurred in Wenatchee, Washington State, which may be related to local Bitcoin mining activities.

BlockBeats News, February 26 — According to TheEnergyMag, a fire occurred in Wenatchee, Washington State, USA, suspected to be related to local Bitcoin mining activities. The local fire department has responded to the scene, and the specific extent of damage and whether there were any casualties have not yet been disclosed. Relevant authorities are investigating the cause of the fire and whether the mining farm complies with local safety regulations. As of now, the name of the involved mining farm and the direct cause of the fire have not been disclosed.

BTC (Bitcoin) increased by 3.53% in the last 24 hours

Gate News Bot Message, February 26th, according to CoinMarketCap data, as of press time, BTC (Bitcoin) is trading at $68,369.70, up 3.53% in the past 24 hours, with a high of $69,953.53 and a low of $62,553.19. The 24-hour trading volume reached $52.55 billion. The current market capitalization is approximately $1,367.043 billion, an increase of $46.575 billion compared to yesterday. BTC is an innovative payment network and a new form of currency. It operates using peer-to-peer technology without the involvement of central authorities or banks; transaction management and Bitcoin issuance are collectively handled by the entire network. BTC uses open-source design, meaning no one can own or control BTC, and everyone can participate. Through its unique features, BTC supports many functions that previous payment systems could not provide.

Gate Daily (February 26): Circle's financial report boosts stock price up by 35%; Kalshi heavily fines MrBeast-related editor

Bitcoin (BTC) rebounded to $68,480 on February 26, with Circle's stock price soaring over 35%, thanks to strong financial reports and growth in USDC circulation. Kalshi disclosed two insider trading cases, imposing heavy penalties on the involved parties. Overall market sentiment has improved, with U.S. stock indices generally rising, indicating a rebound in investor confidence.

Tether Invests in Digital Marketplace Whop to Expand Stablecoin Payments for Global Creator Economy

Tether Investments announced on February 25, 2026, a strategic investment in Whop, an online marketplace serving 18.4 million users, as part of a partnership to integrate Tether's Wallet Development Kit (WDK) for stablecoin payments. The collaboration enables Whop's global network of creators and users to transact using USD₮ and USA₮, with the platform currently facilitating approximately \$3 billion in annual payouts across 144 countries.

Altseason 2.0 Incoming? Bitcoin Dominance Could Drop 8% as These 5 Alts Eye 5x–10x Moves

Bitcoin dominance is testing support, with an 8% decline potentially signaling capital rotation into altcoins. Rising stablecoin reserves and improving altcoin momentum suggest early signs of a transitional market phase. HYPE, SUI, AVAX, UNI, and HBAR show strengthening