Why does 10 a.m. ET matter for Bitcoin today?

Liquidity often shifts as U.S. cash markets settle. Reports suggest Jane Street activity clusters near 10 a.m. ET, which can move spreads and slippage. If you trade intraday, avoid market orders right at that time, use limits, and reassess after the first few minutes once depth normalizes.

How could the Terra lawsuit affect prices now?

Allegations alone can widen spreads and spur de-risking, even before any ruling. If headlines about Jane Street escalate, ETFs and spot markets may see brief dislocations. Keep position sizes modest, monitor spreads, and set alerts around key levels like US$62,500 and US$65,000.

Is MicroStrategy MSTR a better buy than Bitcoin today?

They are different exposures. MSTR adds company and capital structure risk on top of Bitcoin beta, but it can rally faster on positive flows. Analysts skew bullish, yet volatility is high. Many investors split exposure between MSTR and spot or ETFs to balance catalysts and tracking.

What should Canadian investors watch with BlackRock IBIT?

Check spreads, volume, and basis versus spot. Around 10 a.m. ET, temporary tracking error can appear if flows bunch up. Consider pairing IBIT with a TSX-listed Bitcoin ETF to manage FX, and always use limit orders to control execution in fast markets.

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BTCUSD Today February 26: Jane Street 10am Sells, Terra Suit Stokes Risk

ByDanny Kontos February 26, 2026February 26, 2026

Jane Street is back in focus today, February 26, with alleged 10 a.m. ET selling patterns and a new Terra-related suit fanning volatility. For Canadians tracking BTCUSD, Bitcoin price today sits near US$64,068, after an intraday range of US$62,535 to US$64,988. The mix of legal risk and timed order flow is raising short-term manipulation concerns around spot Bitcoin and U.S. ETFs. We break down what this backdrop could mean for MicroStrategy MSTR, BlackRock IBIT, and local positioning.