On February 13, 2026, from 15:00 to 15:15 (UTC), Bitcoin recorded a +0.93% return within the 15-minute window, with the price range between $67,184 and $67,803, showing a clear short-term upward trend. During this period, trading volume slightly increased, market attention grew, and overall volatility remained at average levels, reflecting a warming of investor risk appetite.
The main drivers of this movement are sustained macro liquidity easing and increased institutional buying. Influenced by expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts, the expansion of global M2 drove a higher willingness to allocate risk assets. Meanwhile, US Bitcoin ETF daily net inflows exceeded $160 million, combined with continuous institutional inflows from 401(k) and other funds, directly boosting spot demand and becoming a key factor in the short-term price rally.
Additionally, on-chain whale activity concentrated on extracting 310 BTC, and open interest in options contracts rose to 452,000 BTC, indicating bullish sentiment among large holders and derivatives markets resonating. The cancellation of the NFT Paris Summit led to a pullback in the NFT sector, with some funds flowing back into mainstream assets like BTC. At the same time, crypto-related stocks rose in tandem, boosting global investor confidence. Regarding market structure, liquidity has become more balanced, short-term buying dominates, and spot and derivatives markets are forming a healthy feedback loop, further amplifying upward momentum.
Although the current price fluctuations are driven by multiple positive factors, implied volatility in the options market has increased, warning of potential short-term volatility risks. Continuous monitoring of ETF flows, institutional fund movements, large on-chain transactions, and Federal Reserve policies is necessary to guard against uncertainties caused by breaking news or regulatory changes. For more real-time market updates, it is recommended to keep an eye on relevant data and on-chain fund movements.
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