The past trading week ended with elevated volatility across FX, commodities, and cryptocurrencies as markets continued to reassess global risk appetite and US monetary policy expectations. Precious metals surged sharply, while crypto stabilised after recent corrections. The upcoming week may remain active, with macroeconomic releases capable of driving strong intraday movements.<\/p>\n
By the close on Friday, February\u00a013:<\/p>\n
EUR\/USD finished near\u00a01.1869<\/strong>Brent crude oil settled around $67.75<\/strong> per\u00a0barrelGold (XAU\/USD) closed at\u00a05,043.11<\/strong>Silver (XAG\/USD) closed at\u00a077.4345<\/strong>Bitcoin (BTC\/USD) is trading near\u00a068,900<\/strong>Ethereum (ETH\/USD) is trading near\u00a02,054<\/strong><\/p>\n EUR\/USD<\/strong><\/p>\n The pair remains in a consolidation phase near the 1.19 area. Despite attempts to move higher, momentum remains moderate, and the market is still trading inside a broader\u00a0range.<\/p>\n During the coming week, EUR\/USD may test support in the 1.1780\u20131.1745<\/strong> area. If this zone holds, a rebound toward 1.1900\u20131.1960<\/strong> is possible. A break and consolidation above 1.1960<\/strong> would open the way toward 1.2030\u20131.2080<\/strong>.<\/p>\n A confident breakout below 1.1745<\/strong> would cancel the bullish scenario and indicate a decline toward 1.1680\u20131.1600<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Baseline view:<\/strong> cautiously bullish while the pair holds above\u00a01.1745<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Bitcoin (BTC\/USD)<\/strong><\/p>\n Bitcoin is attempting to stabilise near 68,900 after recent volatility. The broader structure remains fragile, with resistance still limiting upward momentum.<\/p>\n In the week ahead, BTC\/USD may attempt growth toward 71,000\u201373,000<\/strong>. A rejection from this area could trigger renewed selling toward 66,000\u201364,000<\/strong>, with extended risk toward\u00a062,500<\/strong>.<\/p>\n A breakout and consolidation above 75,000\u201377,000<\/strong> would cancel the bearish scenario and open the path toward 80,000\u201383,500<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Baseline view:<\/strong> neutral-to-bearish while BTC\/USD remains below\u00a073,000<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Ethereum (ETH\/USD)<\/strong><\/p>\n Ethereum is holding slightly above the 2,000 level, attempting to form a base after the recent correction. However, resistance remains\u00a0nearby.<\/p>\n ETH\/USD may retest 2,000\u20131,950<\/strong> during the week. If buyers defend this area, a rebound toward 2,150\u20132,250<\/strong> is possible. A break above 2,250<\/strong> would strengthen the bullish case and open the way toward 2,400\u20132,550<\/strong>.<\/p>\n A confident breakout below 1,950<\/strong> would signal continuation of the decline toward 1,850\u20131,750<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Baseline view:<\/strong> neutral while holding above\u00a02,000<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Brent Crude\u00a0Oil<\/strong><\/p>\n Brent closed near $67.75 and continues to trade within a descending channel. Attempts to recover remain corrective in\u00a0nature.<\/p>\n The market may attempt a rebound toward $69.50\u201370.80<\/strong>. From there, renewed selling could return prices toward $66.00\u201364.80<\/strong>.<\/p>\n A breakout above $72.00<\/strong> would invalidate the bearish scenario and suggest recovery toward $75.00\u201377.00<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Baseline view:<\/strong> bearish while Brent remains below $70.80\u201372.00<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Gold (XAU\/USD)<\/strong><\/p>\n Gold closed at 5,043.11 after a strong weekly rally. The broader structure remains bullish, though short-term corrections cannot be ruled out after such an impulsive move.<\/p>\n During the week, gold may correct toward 4,930\u20134,860<\/strong>. If this support holds, renewed growth toward 5,150\u20135,205<\/strong> becomes likely. A consolidation above 5,205<\/strong> would open the way toward 5,280\u20135,350<\/strong>.<\/p>\n A confident breakout below 4,860<\/strong> would cancel the bullish scenario and signal a deeper correction toward 4,770\u20134,680<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Baseline view:<\/strong> bullish while gold holds above\u00a04,860<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Silver (XAG\/USD)<\/strong><\/p>\n Silver closed at 77.4345 and remains highly volatile, following gold\u2019s strong momentum. The structure is constructive, but pullbacks may be\u00a0sharp.<\/p>\n The price may correct toward 75.00\u201373.75<\/strong>. If support holds, a rebound toward 79.25\u201382.20<\/strong> is possible. A breakout above 82.20<\/strong> would open the way toward\u00a085.00<\/strong>.<\/p>\n A confident breakout below 73.75<\/strong> would indicate a decline toward 71.30\u201370.00<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Baseline view:<\/strong> cautiously bullish while silver remains above\u00a073.75<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n Markets enter the new week with metals showing strong bullish momentum, crypto attempting stabilisation, and oil remaining under pressure. EUR\/USD continues to trade inside a range, awaiting stronger macro catalysts. Gold and silver maintain a bullish bias, while Brent requires a break above resistance to shift the prevailing bearish structure. Crypto remains sensitive to risk sentiment, with key resistance levels defining the near-term direction.<\/p>\n NordFX Analytical Group<\/strong><\/p>\n Disclaimer: These materials are not an investment recommendation or a guide for working on financial markets and are for informational purposes only. Trading on financial markets is risky and can lead to a complete loss of deposited funds.<\/em><\/p>\n Forex and Cryptocurrency Forecast for February 16\u201320, 2026<\/a> was originally published in Coinmonks<\/a> on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The past trading week ended with elevated volatility across FX, commodities, and cryptocurrencies as markets continued to reassess global risk appetite and US monetary policy expectations. Precious metals surged sharply, while crypto stabilised after recent corrections. The upcoming week may remain active, with macroeconomic releases capable of driving strong intraday movements. 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