Bittime Responds to Bearish Turmoil in the Crypto Asset Market and Its Impact on Investors

Jakarta, 24 February 2026 – The current condition of the crypto asset market is in a tumultuous phase or bear marketwhere major assets such as Bitcoin ($BTC), Ethereum ($ETH), and XRP ($XRP) are experiencing pressure after massive sell-offs. Seeing this, Bittime shares the function of digital assets not only as an alternative to speculative assets but also as a long-term investment diversification.

Previously, a massive sell-off from global scale mining entities and economic policy uncertainty from the United States had triggered psychological market pressure that a short recession would occur. Based on data from CoinMarketCap (24/02/2026), the Fear & Greed index is currently at level 11 which is included in the Extreme Fear category. This figure reflects a high level of caution and inclination avoid risk among crypto asset investors amidst ongoing market volatility.

This phenomenon prompted a wave of liquidations in the crypto asset market, where many long positions were forced to close automatically, and added to the burden of price pressure on key assets such as $BTC and $ETH.

Furthermore, the decline in the value of $ETH to around $1,826 (24/02/2026) reflects a shift in sentiment among short-term asset holders who are starting to take profit or limit losses.

The resilience of $ETH at this level will determine whether the asset is able to consolidate before seeking upward momentum again amid the network’s ongoing update schedule.

On the other hand, the $XRP asset was also not spared from the market decline by recording a correction of around 6% which brought it close to the $1.33 level. This decline is seen as part of capital rotation where investors tend to withdraw their money to avoid losses.

In the midst of this challenging market situation, Bittime, a Digital Financial Asset Trader (PAKD) platform licensed and supervised by the Financial Services Authority (OJK), emphasizes the importance of literacy and long-term investment strategies. Because, the presence of crypto assets as a diversification of investment assets can also be seen as a long-term investment.

Investors are also expected to be more aware of their respective risk profiles and investment objectives. This includes choosing the crypto assets to invest in, so that investment activities are based on a deep understanding of risk management and asset fundamentals.

At moments like this, long-term crypto asset investors tend to take advantage of the staking feature on the platform. Where, Staking allows investors to earn passive annual returns (APY), by locking assets for a certain period of time.

Staking is also considered to provide stability between risk and potential profits for crypto assets. Supported by a transparent and secure mechanism, users can manage their asset portfolios more stably and sustainably.

However, it should be understood that crypto assets involve high risks which include price fluctuations, loss of capital, liquidity, technological and regulatory risks for which the user is personally responsible. Because of this, it is very important to continue to carry out research and discussions with trusted communities.

This article also appeared on VRITIMES