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Bitcoin falls to $66,000 amid hawkish Fed minutes

18 febbraio 2026 Riportato dall'IA Immagine generata dall'IA

Bitcoin experienced volatility on February 18, 2026, trading in a tight range before dropping to around $66,000 in the U.S. afternoon following hawkish Federal Reserve minutes. Crypto-related stocks initially rebounded but later reversed gains, while liquidations neared $200 million. Geopolitical tensions and macroeconomic uncertainty contributed to the market's choppy performance.