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Finally, we’re green again 😭 $BTC ( ▲ 3.48% ) just pushed back to the $66K zone, and dominance is holding around 58%. Money is still parked in the “king.”
🟢 President Trump delivered the 2026 State of the Union address to Congress. Policy direction is clearly back in the spotlight
🟢 Nvidia is expected to launch a new PC chip in the first half of 2026 → AI narrative isn’t done!
🟢 Binance has listed 10 tokenized stocks from Ondo Finance on Binance Alpha, not available in the U.S., but still a big signal
Trump also said everyone’s portfolio is up a lot. Go check your wallet. Is it actually up? 😁
Here’s what we got for you today:
👀 6 trading secrets to grow a small account
⭐ Is the smart money quitting BTC?
⭐ Meta to re-enter stablecoin market
🔥 Burning hot takes for the road
I’ve put together a breakdown of the 6 Trading Secrets that top-tier traders use to scale small accounts with precision. Here is a sneak peek at what you’ll uncover:
Why you should actually be looking for reasons not to take a trade. If you can’t find a reason against it, you finally have your A+ setup.
Why obsessing over daily profit goals (e.g., "I need to make $500 today") forces you into terrible setups. Learn how to think in "Risk Units" instead.
The old saying "no one goes broke taking profits" is surprisingly toxic for small accounts. I’ll show you why cutting winners early destroys your mathematical edge.
Why jumping between different timeframes and "holy grail" systems is the fastest way to drain your capital.
📉 IS THE 'SMART MONEY' QUITING BITCOIN ETFs?
The latest 13F filings - the quarterly reports large institutional managers have to file - are in, and they tell a pretty clear story about who’s been hitting the "sell" button on Bitcoin ETFs.
👉 The major US institutional players (those managing over $100M) didn't just trim their positions, they cut them deep.
👉 In total, these firms reduced their Bitcoin ETF exposure by nearly $1.6 billion in the final quarter of 2025. This accounts for roughly 25,000 BTC leaving institutional portfolios.
What did 13F filers do with the Bitcoin ETFs in Q4?
1. Who’s Jumping Ship?
The selling wasn't spread evenly across the board. It came primarily from two heavy-hitting groups:
Investment Advisors: Led the pack with a massive decrease of -21,831 BTC.
Hedge Fund Managers: Followed suit, dropping about -7,694 BTC.
Banks and Brokerages: Also reduced their weight in the space.
2. Who’s Still Holding (or Buying)?
It’s not all doom and gloom. While the big advisors are out, holding companies and government-related entities actually increased their positions. They use Bitcoin ETFs for:
Hedging against other risks.
Arbitrage (playing the price difference between markets).
Short-term swing trading.
US Bitcoin ETF Inflow and Outflow in 2026. Source: SoSoValue
This suggests that while "fast money" is leaving, some long-term or strategic players are still digging in.
And if you've been wondering why Bitcoin’s price feels like it’s hitting a brick wall lately, this is your answer.
These 13F filings represent "real" selling pressure that trickles down to the spot price.
Many of these institutions aren't "HODLers." They use ETFs for hedging or arbitrage, meaning they move in and out quickly.
We’re currently seeing this trend continue into February 2026, with several consecutive days of net outflows from ETFs.
Until we see these big institutions move back from "selling" to "stacking" for several consecutive sessions, $BTC ( ▲ 3.48% ) will stay in this shaky recovery phase rather than a full-blown bull run.
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🛡️ META TO RE-ENTER STABLECOIN MARKET IN 2026
After the high-profile collapse of the Diem project a few years ago, Meta is reportedly gearing up for a comeback.
According to recent reports, Meta is planning to re-enter the stablecoin arena by integrating USD-pegged token payments into their platforms as early as the second half of 2026.
1/ Stablecoin, but "At a Distance"
Unlike the "all-in" ambition of Diem, Meta is playing it much safer this time:
Instead of trying to print their own money, Meta will integrate a third-party stablecoin.
Meta has already sent out "Requests for Proposals" (RFPs) to several companies to find a partner to handle the stablecoin payment infrastructure
Meta keeps a legal "buffer," hopefully avoiding the regulatory nightmare that shut down Libra/Diem
If everything goes smoothly, here is what we can expect starting in the second half of 2026:
USD Stablecoin Integration: Direct payments using tokens pegged to the Dollar
New Wallet: A fresh digital wallet designed specifically for payments within the Meta ecosystem (Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram)
Testing Phase: Pilot programs are expected to roll out by the end of H2 2026
2/ The "Power Couple": Meta & Stripe?
If you're wondering who the lucky partner might be, Stripe is currently the top contender. It makes a ton of sense.
Stripe acquired the stablecoin startup Bridge last year to beef up its infrastructure. Stripe and Meta are long-time buddies. Patrick Collison, the CEO of Stripe, actually joined Meta’s Board of Directors in April 2025.
⚠ Note: As of now, Meta, Stripe, and Bridge haven't officially confirmed anything, so keep your eyes peeled.
Of course, the crypto OGs are watching. Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino posted a cheeky "I’ve played these games" message.
→ It’s a clear jab at Meta’s past failures and a signal that Tether (the current king of stablecoins) is watching this Big Tech move very closely.
3/ The "Super App" Vision & Regulatory Shift
Why is Meta trying this again? Because the world has changed since 2022.
Meta has 3 billion users. If they don't integrate payments, they’ll lose to Elon Musk’s X or Telegram, both of which are racing to become "everything apps."
Stablecoins allow Meta to bypass traditional banks and those annoying high transaction fees.
Basically, Zuckerberg (or "Zuck Bucks” 😁) realized that owning the "social layer" isn't enough if Apple and the banks own the "payment layer."
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🔥 BURNING HOT TAKES FOR THE ROAD
Binance is back in tokenized stocks after a 5-year pause. 10 Ondo U.S. equities now live on Binance Alpha under UAE framework. Read more
TradFi is buying DeFi. BlackRock, Citadel, and Apollo are all buying DeFi governance tokens: $UNI ( ▲ 10.63% ), $ZRO ( ▲ 0.56% ), and 90M $MORPHO ( ▲ 14.21% ). Read more
El Salvador dropped Bitcoin Diploma 2.0 into public schools. No more legal tender push. Is this a reset of the “Bitcoin nation” story? Read more
Holdstation confirmed a 462,000 $USDT ( ▲ 0.01% ) security breach. Team is investigating, strengthening protections, and preparing compensation. Read more
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