Crypto market recap: Crypto losses hit lowest level in year

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Highlights

Crypto market cap stands at $2.29T, with mixed weekly gains but fear index at 15.
February hack losses hit an 11-month low, easing systemic security concerns.
X lifted crypto ad restrictions, potentially boosting sector marketing activity.

Ethereum stands at $1,968 (−1.69% over 24 hours, +5.16% over the week). XRP trades at $1.36 (−2.72% daily, +0.94% weekly), while BNB is near $622 (−0.59% daily, +4.61% weekly).

Solana declined 3.03% over the past 24 hours to $83.95 but remains up 7.46% over seven days. The Fear & Greed Index holds at 15, remaining in the extreme fear zone. The average market RSI is 48.94, pointing to a neutral technical setup.

Hack losses fall to lowest level in 11 months

According to PeckShield, crypto hack losses in February 2026 were the lowest since March 2025. Total damage declined significantly compared to January figures. This suggests a temporary slowdown in exploits and attacks targeting DeFi protocols. Analysts note improved security standards and faster incident response by project teams.

The drop in attack volume comes amid an overall decline in market liquidity. Historically, fewer large-scale hacks have supported institutional confidence. However, experts caution that the long-term trend will depend on the evolution of cyber threats and regulatory oversight.

Truth Social and X reshape crypto media landscape

Reports indicate that Trump Media is considering spinning off Truth Social into a separate entity, which could influence its strategy for monetizing digital assets and Web3 tools. Although details remain undisclosed, markets are closely watching potential blockchain integrations within media platforms. Meanwhile, platform X has lifted its ban on crypto promotion within paid partnerships.

Licensed companies will now be allowed to run crypto advertisements subject to compliance requirements. The move could expand marketing opportunities for exchanges and Web3 projects. The policy applies to regulated jurisdictions and includes stricter disclosure standards. The development has strengthened expectations of increased advertising activity in the sector.

Market structure, volumes, and weekly performance

Over the past week, BTC gained 2.04%, Ethereum 5.16%, Solana 7.46%, BNB 4.61%, and XRP 0.94%. Daily trading volume exceeded $38 billion for BTC and $20.9 billion for Ethereum. USDC’s market capitalization stands at around $75 billion, confirming sustained demand for dollar-backed stablecoins. The Altcoin Season Index at 34 indicates continued BTC dominance.

February’s hack losses were the lowest in 11 months, reducing systemic risk concerns. X’s advertising liberalization may drive additional retail traffic into the crypto sector. A potential Truth Social spin-off could fuel interest in tokenized media assets. In the short term, the market remains sensitive to headlines while volatility stays moderate.

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