Long-term holders accumulate 212,000 BTC in February 2026 as price eyes potential rebound

In February 2026, long-term Bitcoin holders increased their positions by 212,000 BTC while the asset traded in a sideways range, following a significant capitulation phase in late 2025. Institutional demand also picked up, with U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recording a weekly net inflow of $787 million even as they closed the month with a $206 million net outflow. Strategy Inc. reported several Bitcoin purchases in February and early March, lifting its holdings to 720,737 BTC. Technical indicators, including a bullish MACD crossover and a 5.3% weekly price advance to around $67,325, point to a potential move toward $70,000.