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ChainCatcher News, according to Jinshi reports, CME “Federal Reserve Watch” shows that the probability of the Federal Reserve maintaining interest rates unchanged until March is 96%, and the probability of a 25 basis point rate cut is 4%. By April, the probability of a total 25 basis point rate cut is 17.3%, the probability of keeping rates unchanged is 82.1%, and the probability of a total 50 basis point rate cut is 0.6%. By June, the probability of a total 25 basis point rate cut is 43%.

Gate News bot message: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, NVDA has temporarily dropped 6%, and the current volatility is significantly higher than the recent average level, with market activity increasing.

Gate News bot message: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, MARA has risen by 12% in the short term, with current volatility significantly higher than recent average levels, indicating increased market activity.

ChainCatcher News, according to Gate Market Data, U.S. stocks closed on Thursday with the Dow slightly up, the S&P 500 down 0.5%, and the Nasdaq Composite down 1.18%. Nvidia (NVDA.O) closed down 5.5% after earnings, AMD (AMD.O) and Intel (INTC.O) both fell 3%. The Nasdaq China Golden Dragon Index closed down 1.78%, Alibaba (BABA.N) fell 2.7%, and Baidu (BIDU.O) dropped 5.6%.

ChainCatcher News reports that Federal Reserve's Goolsbee stated that the labor market remains stable and the economy has been in a steady state.

ChainCatcher News reports that Federal Reserve's Goolsbee stated that interest rates can be lowered, but they do not want to cut rates significantly before inflation eases.

ChainCatcher News, according to Jinshi reports, Federal Reserve's Goolsbee stated that he is one of the most optimistic members of the Federal Reserve regarding this year's rate cuts.

From 18:30 to 18:45 (UTC) on February 26, 2026, ETH prices fluctuated between 1985.92 and 2009.73 USDT, with short-term returns reaching +1.09% and an amplitude of 1.20%. This recent volatility has attracted significant market attention, amid a generally weak overall market and increased fluctuations, with trading activity continuously rising. Market sentiment has been notably affected by high volatility, leading to a surge in attention.
The main driver of this movement is large on-chain transfers and liquidation activities by whale funds, with some ETH rapidly flowing into mainstream trading platforms, increasing market supply and thus contributing to the volatility.

From 18:30 to 18:45 (UTC) on February 26, 2026, the BTC price fluctuated between 66,848.7 and 67,381.8 USDT. The 15-minute return was +0.61%, with an amplitude of 0.80%. Market attention rapidly increased, short-term trading volume expanded accordingly, and upward price movements became evident. The volatility was stronger than the average during the same period, reflecting active short-term capital and intensified market sentiment.
The main driver of this anomaly was a concentrated influx of whale funds on the blockchain within a short period. Key on-chain monitoring data shows that whales (holding ≥1,000 BTC) in the group...

ChainCatcher reports that, according to Coinglass data, if BTC breaks through $70,161, the total liquidation strength of long positions on major CEXs will reach $1.674 billion. Conversely, if BTC drops below $63,883, the total liquidation strength of short positions on major CEXs will reach $668 million.

Gate News bot message, according to the latest Gate TradFi data, VIX has risen by 4.5% in the short term, and the current volatility is significantly higher than the recent average level, indicating increased market activity.

Between 16:30 and 16:45 (UTC) on February 26, 2026, ETH experienced a significant price decline. The candlestick data shows a return of -1.08%, with the price range between 2008.21 and 2034.52 USDT, and an amplitude of 1.29%. Market attention has markedly increased, short-term volatility has intensified, and typical risk-averse sentiment in the industry is spreading.
The main driving force behind this anomaly is extreme market panic and capital flowing into mainstream safe-haven assets. The Fear and Greed Index dropped to 16/100, indicating that investors' risk appetite is very low, with increased active stop-loss and position reduction behaviors. At the same time

From 16:30 to 16:45 (UTC) on February 26, 2026, the BTC spot market recorded a -0.61% return, with prices fluctuating between 66,912.7 and 67,455.0 USDT, with an amplitude of 0.80%. During this window, market attention increased, and high-frequency anomalies triggered short-term cautiousness among investors. Liquidity was ample, but volatility intensified.
The main driver of this anomaly was large on-chain fund transfers to exchanges, raising concerns about selling pressure. At the same time, the pace of ETF capital inflows slowed, and the ability of spot buying to absorb selling pressure decreased, further exacerbating price fluctuations in a short period.

Gate News bot message: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, ZM experienced a short-term drop of 10%, with current volatility significantly higher than the recent average level, and market activity has increased.

In the past 24 hours, total liquidations across the network reached $528 million, with long positions at $176 million and short positions at $352 million. Both Bitcoin and Ethereum experienced significant liquidations, affecting 151,264 people, with the largest single liquidation amounting to $10.4154 million.

Benchmark reiterates its "Buy" rating on Hut 8 with a $85 target price, noting that the company is transitioning toward a power-first digital infrastructure platform, with 2026 expected to be the year of execution and delivery. Despite recording a net loss of $301.8 million in the fourth quarter, revenue nearly tripled year-over-year, with the core investment thesis based on a long-term leasing agreement supported by Google Finance.

ChainCatcher reports that, according to Gate market data, the Nasdaq continues its decline, dropping another 2%.

U.S. Republican lawmakers Fitzgerald and Cline, along with Democratic lawmaker Lofgren, jointly introduced the "Promoting Blockchain Development and Innovation Act," clarifying that Section 1960 of the Criminal Law applies only to entities controlling customer funds, providing legal protection for blockchain developers and resolving conflicts between crypto innovation and regulation.

PANews February 26 News, CoinAnk data shows that in the past 24 hours, the total liquidations in the cryptocurrency market across all contracts reached $413 million, including $140 million in long positions and $273 million in short positions. The total liquidation amount for BTC was $172 million, and for ETH it was $117 million.

ChainCatcher reports that, according to Gate market data, Nvidia (NVDA.O) has fallen by 5%, currently trading at $186.22.