Bitcoin Hovers Around $67,000 as Crypto Markets Drift Lower

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February 17, 2026

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Bitcoin Hovers Around $67,000 as Crypto Markets Drift Lower

Crypto markets edged lower on Tuesday, Feb. 17, as traders remain cautious ahead of new economic data.

Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at about $67,500, down 0.5% over the past 24 hours, while Ethereum (ETH) is up 1% at $1,995. Other large-cap tokens are largely unchanged, with BNB trading at $618, XRP at $1.48, and Solana (SOL) at $85.

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Market Overview

Bitcoin

67,563.37-1.929%

Ethereum

1,996.39-0.098%

Binance Coin

617.67-1.518%

Cardano

0.2811-1.679%

Ripple

1.4757-0.800%

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Bitcoin Hovers Around $67,000 as Crypto Markets Drift Lower

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Bitcoin Hovers Around $67,000 as Crypto Markets Drift Lower