Token Unlocks and Stablecoin Regulatory Bombshell: Crypto Begins a 'Crucial Week'

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Ahead of this week, analysts suggest that the upcoming White House meeting on stablecoins and the release of key inflation data could serve as a major turning point in determining the future direction of the digital asset market.

According to cryptocurrency media outlet CoinGape on February 16 (local time), the market’s primary focus this week is an emergency stablecoin meeting scheduled to take place at the White House. The meeting is expected to center on institutionalization-focused bills such as the stablecoin regulatory framework known as the GENIUS Act and the U.S. cryptocurrency market structure bill, the CLARITY Act, heightening tension across the industry.

On the macroeconomic front, the release of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) is considered a key variable that could influence liquidity flows in the market. If inflation shows signs of slowing, investor sentiment toward risk assets, including Bitcoin (BTC), could improve. However, if the data exceeds expectations, concerns over continued monetary tightening by the Federal Reserve may resurface, increasing downward pressure on prices.

Trends in institutional capital inflows are also worth monitoring. Recently, steady net inflows have been observed, particularly into spot Bitcoin ETFs, while national-level adoption efforts, such as Brazil’s proposed strategic Bitcoin reserve plan, are taking shape. This institutional demand has had a positive impact on major cryptocurrencies including Ethereum (ETH) and XRP, supporting the overall market capitalization.

Technical indicators show that Bitcoin is currently seeking a new support level around $70,000. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) and money flow indicators suggest that the market has not yet entered overbought territory, raising expectations for further upside. However, depending on whether Bitcoin can break through the key resistance level of $75,000, short-term price volatility could intensify significantly.

The digital asset market is likely to experience divergent movements depending on policy decisions and macroeconomic indicators scheduled for release this week. Investors should carefully analyze the potential impact of White House regulatory guidelines and inflation data on the market while maintaining cautious strategies in preparation for heightened volatility.

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