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Bitcoin on track for best week in more than two years. Has the next crypto bull market arrived?
Friday, August 21, 2026
Bitcoin gained 8.7% in the week ending February 14, 2026, marking its strongest weekly performance since November 2023, according to CoinGecko data. The cryptocurrency traded above $65,000 as of mid-February 2026. Some analysts cautioned against attempting to identify when a price bottom has been reached, while others noted increased institutional investment activity during the period. Bitcoin's price history shows multiple cycles of sharp gains followed by extended declines over the past decade.
