Weekly Market Sentiment Recap
Week of February 16, 2026
Bull vs Bear Trend
| Date | Bull Score | Bear Score |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-10 | 61.5 | 63.9 |
| 2026-02-11 | 65.1 | 65.7 |
| 2026-02-12 | 66.2 | 67.5 |
| 2026-02-13 | 70.5 | 71.8 |
| 2026-02-14 | 75.3 | 69.2 |
| 2026-02-15 | 72.5 | 72.0 |
| 2026-02-16 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Weekly Highlights
Top Bullish Drivers
- • Mirae Asset agrees to buy 92% stake in Korean exchange Korbit for $93M
- • X Confirms Launch of 'Smart Money Tags,' Including Live Links for Stock and Cryptocurrency Trading - Bitcoin.com News
- • White House Advisor: Trillions in Institutional Capital Ready to Enter Digital Assets - Bitcoin.com News
Top Bearish Drivers
- • Be ready for a violent stock market crash - The Motley Fool UK
- • Senators ask Bessent to probe $500M UAE stake in Trump-linked WLFI
- • SMEs unable to repay borrowed money…Korea Technology Finance Corporation's subrogation payment reaches an all-time high.
Weekly AI Insight
The past week presented a dynamic landscape for market sentiment, marked by a notable shift in momentum. Early in the reporting period, bearish indicators slightly outweighed bullish sentiment. However, a significant change occurred mid-week, with bullish scores gaining considerable ground. This positive trend largely maintained a slight lead through the end of the reporting period. Several developments contributed to the more optimistic outlook. News surfaced regarding a major financial institution's acquisition of a substantial stake in a Korean cryptocurrency exchange. Additionally, a prominent social media platform announced new features designed to integrate stock and cryptocurrency trading links. Further bolstering confidence, a White House advisor suggested that trillions in institutional capital were ready to enter digital asset markets. Conversely, some cautionary signals tempered the overall mood. Warnings about a potential significant stock market downturn were circulated by analysts. Regulatory scrutiny also emerged concerning a foreign stake in a company linked to a former U.S. president. Economic concerns were highlighted by reports of small and medium-sized enterprises in Korea struggling with loan repayments, leading to record-high subrogation payments. Overall, the week concluded with a blend of optimistic growth signals and underlying economic and market anxieties.