Bitcoin Interest Surges as MicroStrategy Continues Accumulation

Despite recent price stagnation, interest in Bitcoin is showing signs of a resurgence, as indicated by a spike in Google searches for the cryptocurrency. This renewed interest coincides with MicroStrategy’s continued investment in Bitcoin, further solidifying its position as the largest corporate holder of the digital asset.

Bitcoin Price Performance

Bitcoin’s price has remained relatively stable over the past week, but has experienced declines of 27% over the last three months and 40% over the last six months. The BTC/ETH pair has seen a slight decrease of almost 2% in the last 24 hours and 1% in the last week, but has gained over 17% in the last month, 11% in the last three months and 28% in the last six months, suggesting Ethereum is currently outperforming Bitcoin.

Google Trends Signal Renewed Interest

Historically, Google Trends data has correlated with Bitcoin’s market cycles, with search interest peaking during bull runs (2017, 2021) and declining during bear markets (2018, 2022). Currently, Google searches for “Bitcoin” are soaring, reaching levels last seen at the end of 2024. This surge in search activity suggests a potential return of retail investor interest, despite the 50% price decline since October.

MicroStrategy’s Continued Bitcoin Buys

MicroStrategy, led by Executive Chairman Michael Saylor, recently purchased an additional 2,486 BTC for $168 million. Bitcoin Magazine reports that the company now holds over 717,000 BTC, representing approximately 3.4% of the total Bitcoin supply. Saylor has repeatedly stated his intention to continue accumulating Bitcoin indefinitely, dismissing concerns about potential liquidation during market downturns. CNBC reported on February 10, 2026, that Saylor plans to refinance debt if Bitcoin falls further, rather than sell holdings.

Technical Analysis: BTC Price Action

Bitcoin is currently trading below the 4-hour resistance level of $69,000 and is struggling to surpass the 9 and 18-period Exponential Moving Averages (EMAs). If BTC fails to react, it could fall towards support at $65,000. Yet, a break above $69,000 could lead to a rebound towards $73,000. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) has been showing positive momentum in recent days.

Steady Lads Portfolio Update

As of February 18, 2026, Steady Lads’ $100,000 portfolio allocation is 70% in stablecoins and 30% in cryptocurrencies. Due to persistent downward pressure, the portfolio has reduced its crypto exposure to prioritize capital protection while awaiting more favorable market conditions.

Key Takeaways

• Bitcoin is experiencing renewed interest as indicated by a surge in Google searches.
• MicroStrategy continues to accumulate Bitcoin, now holding over 717,000 BTC.
• Bitcoin’s price remains volatile, currently trading below $70,000.
• The Steady Lads portfolio has reduced crypto exposure to 30% amid market uncertainty.