• Retail Optimism Returned: Despite Bitcoin sliding to $65.5k, crowd sentiment returned to net positive. Last week’s despair could have marked a bottom, though the market is waiting for key events to unfold.
• The Clarity Act Catalyst: All eyes are on the March 1st deadline for the Clarity Act. While Jane Street dominated the headlines this week, this legislative decision is likely to impact the market direction.
• Whales Aren’t Buying Yet: A concerning divergence has opened up where retail traders are aggressively buying dips while whales and sharks remain hesitant, providing little support for a sustainable rally.

As February 2026 comes to a close, the crypto market finds itself hopeful yet again. Bitcoin bounced up to about…