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February 22, 2026 at 11:00 •
Analysis
Market analyst Michaël van de Poppe has noted an important on-chain development that implies a brewing market rebound. This market insight comes as Bitcoin continues to consolidate below $70,000, reporting a 2.38% loss in the past week. Related Reading: Bitcoin Whale Profit-Taking Sees 7th Surge Since 2024 — What To Expect Bitcoin Short-Term Sharpe Ratio Indicates Bear Market End In an X post on February 21, van de Poppe shares a bullish view on the Bitcoin market, referencing historical data of the Bitcoin Sharpe Ratio – an on-chain metric that measures how much excess return Bitcoin generates per unit of volatility. The Sharpe Ratio is cyclical. It’s highly positive during bull markets but turns negative during extended drawdowns. According to data shared by de Pop...