Crypto Chaos: ADA on Bitstamp, Bitcoin Skeptics, Doge’s Downfall

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The digital assets market is bracing for a high-stakes Friday on Deribit, where $8.4 billion in open interest is set to expire. Bitcoin is quoted near the $60,000 psychological floor, a technical bottleneck that coincides with heavy macro data-like U.S. Jobless Claims and PPI-creating a perfect storm for price discovery. It’s like watching a toddler throw a tantrum, but with more spreadsheets.

TL;DR

  • Cardano (ADA) launched on Bitstamp by Robinhood in Singapore as whales accumulate 819 million coins despite a 74% price drop. Because nothing says “I’m bullish” like buying a bag of chips at 75% off.
  • Veteran trader Peter Brandt rejects the $150K “moonshot” narrative for Bitcoin, warning that the $60,000 support is critical to saving a nine-year bull trend. Because nothing says “I’m a sage” like dismissing a moonshot as “insanity.”
  • Dogecoin (DOGE) confirms a “death cross” on the weekly chart, signaling a long-term bearish shift unless it can reclaim $0.15. Because what’s a crypto market without a dramatic exit?

Cardano (ADA) now available on Bitstamp by Robinhood in Singapore

According to the official announcement, Robinhood has added Cardano to Bitstamp in Singapore, expanding institutional-grade access to ADA in a jurisdiction already served by Coinhako, Coinbase, and Independent Reserve. Because nothing says “trust us” like adding a new exchange to a list that includes “trust us.”

While the listing itself does not introduce ADA to the region, it does bring the asset with $417.26 million in trading volume to a platform with an established compliance position and Robinhood “umbrella.” Because who doesn’t want to trade with a company that’s basically a financial version of a cozy blanket?

New asset now available to trade on Bitstamp by Robinhood in Singapore.$ADA (Cardano)

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It is worth noting that this development comes as the newest on-chain data from Santiment shows key ADA holders have been accumulating the asset over the past six months. Although the price of ADA has fallen by more than 74% since the peak in Fall 2025, from $0.90 to $0.26, wallets holding between 100,000 and 100 million ADA have added 819.4 million coins. Because nothing says “I’m a patient investor” like buying a failing asset at 74% off.

These developments suggest that, although Cardano’s price is suppressed, its underlying market structure is strengthening in anticipation of a long-term trend reversal. Institutional expansion and heavy “whale” accumulation suggest that Cardano is in a bottoming phase. Because nothing says “I’m a bottoming phase” like a 74% price drop and a bunch of whales playing keep-away with your coins.

On the other hand, the Bitstamp/Robinhood listing provides the necessary liquidity and regulatory framework for a recovery. Because nothing says “recovery” like a listing that’s basically a marketing ploy.

$150,000 Bitcoin (BTC) “moonshot” doubted by Peter Brandt

In a new X post, veteran commodities trader Peter Brandt publicly dismissed calls for an “immediate moonshot to $150,000.” He was responding to a claim that Bitcoin must hold the $60,000 area to preserve a nine-year rising support line visible on long-term log charts. Because nothing says “I’m a skeptic” like calling a moonshot “insanity.”

Yet some of the bitcoin lunatics are calling for an immediate moonshot to $150,000. This is proof that insanity never dies.

– Peter Brandt (@PeterLBrandt) February 25, 2026

The chart shows a multicycle ascending trendline that has been around for almost a decade. If it fails below that structure, according to the original post, it will weaken the long-term bullish setup. Brandt was straight up, saying the $150,000 story does not line up with how things are set up now. Because nothing says “I’m a straight-up guy” like dismissing a $150K target as a “nonsense.”

With weekly options expiring soon and U.S. macro data coming up on Feb. 26 (Initial Jobless Claims, PPI, and Chicago PMI), it is clear that volatility is already set to happen. With the “Max Pain” strike for Friday sitting far above current price at $75,000 BTC, the market faces a massive tug-of-war between spot sellers and options hedgers. Because nothing says “volatility” like a tug-of-war between sellers and hedgers, all while the market is basically a game of chicken.

Dogecoin death cross confirmed: DOGE price impact analyzed

As visible on the TradingView chart of DOGE/USD, Dogecoin (DOGE) has triggered a weekly death cross, as the 23-period SMA slipped below the 50-period SMA. This is a rare, lagging indicator that suggests long-term momentum has shifted to the bears. Because nothing says “long-term momentum” like a death cross, which is basically a crypto version of a funeral.

The crossover did not occur in isolation. Not only current price action around $0.094 places DOGE beneath all major weekly averages, but RSI on the weekly time frame has been trending lower since late 2025, failing to sustain bullish divergence. The breakdown accelerated after the price lost the $0.15-$0.17 area, where the 200 EMA now sits. Because nothing says “breakdown” like losing a price range that’s basically a crypto version of a sinking ship.

Historically, weekly death crosses in large-cap altcoins have led either to extended consolidation or to capitulation candles before base formation. Because nothing says “capitulation” like a death cross, which is basically a crypto version of a meltdown.

The immediate focus is whether DOGE can reclaim the 23-week average. Without that, rallies for Dogecoin are likely to be corrective rather than structural reversals. Because nothing says “corrective” like a rally that’s basically a crypto version of a sigh of relief.

Crypto market outlook: BTC, ADA, DOGE price analysis

The next 48 hours combine derivatives pressure and macro risk. Macro prints like the U.S. Jobless Claims, PPI, and Chicago PMI may influence dollar strength and risk appetite. Combined with the $8.4 billion Deribit expiry, the weekend for crypto is likely to define whether this Wednesday marks stabilization or the start of a deeper test. Because nothing says “deeper test” like a weekend where the market is basically a high-stakes game of chicken with no clear winner.

  • Bitcoin (BTC): $60,000 remains the line under scrutiny, with $75,000 acting as the key options magnet into Friday’s expiry. A sustained break below long-term rising support would cancel the multiyear structure. Because nothing says “multiyear structure” like a support line that’s basically a crypto version of a lifeline.
  • Cardano (ADA): Accumulation by large wallets contrasts with a depressed price near $0.26. Exchange access expansion in Singapore may support liquidity, but a proper confirmation requires reclaiming prior breakdown zones. Because nothing says “proper confirmation” like a price that’s basically a crypto version of a yo-yo.
  • Dogecoin (DOGE): Weekly death cross confirmed. $0.15 remains the long-term moving average ceiling to monitor. Because nothing says “long-term moving average” like a ceiling that’s basically a crypto version of a glass ceiling.

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2026-02-25 15:59