Friday's Final Takeaways: Bitcoin, Metal Volatility & Software Softness
Schwab Network
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February 13, 2026 at 10:31 PM UTC
Neutral
90% Confidence
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Key Points
- Bitcoin posted its fourth consecutive weekly loss, with over half a trillion dollars wiped out across crypto markets this month.
- Precious metals (gold and silver) experienced sharp slides before rebounding to post weekly gains, reacting to inflation data and rate cut hopes.
- Software stocks, including Akamai, Datadog, Oracle, and Crowdstrike, showed recovery after earlier weakness, with analysts debating if the tech sell-off is over.
- Next week's focus includes earnings from Walmart (WMT) and Palo Alto Networks (PANW), FOMC minutes, and a shortened trading week due to a holiday.
AI Summary
The video summarizes a volatile week for Bitcoin and precious metals, noting Bitcoin's continued decline and gold/silver's rebound. It also highlights a recovery in software stocks and previews next week's key events, including earnings from Walmart and Palo Alto Networks, along with FOMC minutes.
Model Analysis Breakdown
| Model | Sentiment | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Gemini 2.5 Flash | Neutral | 90% |
| Consensus | Neutral | 90% |