In a week marked by volatility and uncertainty, both Wall Street and the global cryptocurrency markets have been rocked by a cascade of unsettling developments. From surging short interest in tech giants to the ripple effects of geopolitical tensions and inflationary fears, investors across the globe are feeling the heat as February 2026 draws to a close.

According to The Wall Street Journal, short selling has surged on major technology stocks listed on the New York Stock Exchange, with Nvidia, Oracle, and Palantir at the center of this bearish storm. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index, a bellwether for the sector, has fallen sharply—mirroring the rising skepticism that’s gripping the market. The situation…