CryptoMediumUpdated×2Originally published 24 February 2026Updated 24 February 2026
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Crypto Market Sees $1.3B Institutional Inflow as XRP Targets $2 Despite Headwinds

Key Facts

1Bitcoin price fell below the $65,000 threshold.
2Over $230 million in leveraged long positions were liquidated in just one hour.

The cryptocurrency market is showing signs of resilience as institutional inflows reached $1.3 billion, providing a crucial counterbalance to recent selling pressure. While Bitcoin BTC recently dipped toward $62,900 amid market manipulation concerns, this fresh capital injection suggests sustained professional interest in the sector. Notably, XRP is currently battling to reach the $2 price level, attempting to overcome historical seasonal headwinds often referred to as the 'February Curse'. The total market capitalization, which recently touched $2.18 trillion, is now being bolstered by these significant institutional commitments. Analysts are closely monitoring whether these inflows can offset the liquidations triggered by the Jane Street lawsuit. The current environment highlights a complex dynamic between retail fear and institutional accumulation in the digital asset space.