Bitcoin concluded February with a 15% drop, marking its fifth consecutive monthly decline and a 48% fall from its October 2025 peak of $126,500. This downturn coincides with major banks like Citibank and Barclays advancing their integration of cryptocurrencies into traditional finance systems. Citibank plans to incorporate Bitcoin into its core banking services, offering institutional-grade custody and compliance workflows, while Barclays explores stablecoin payments and tokenized deposits. The crypto market remains sensitive to macroeconomic signals, with upcoming U.S. economic data and the Federal Reserve's meeting potentially influencing Bitcoin's trajectory. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have also contributed to a broader retreat from risk assets. Meanwhile, NEAR and Polkadot have seen gains, with NEAR rising 17% following key announcements at NEARCON 2026, and Polkadot anticipating a significant supply reduction.