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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.