Bitcoin News Alerts | Daily BTC News
Episode 2249: Bitcoin Breaks Into Denmark's Largest Bank as Institutional Access Expands
Date: February 11, 2026
Host: JV (Bitcoin News Alerts), Co-host/Analyst
Overview
In this episode, JV and his co-host deliver an unfiltered breakdown of Bitcoin's latest market movements, ETF flows, ongoing regulatory discussions, recent crypto scandals, and—most notably—Denmark’s largest bank, Danske Bank, opening direct institutional access to Bitcoin and Ether ETPs. The episode is peppered with market analysis, sharp commentary on mainstream narratives, and a frank look at the shifting institutional landscape for Bitcoin.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Bitcoin Price Action & Market Correction
[02:06 – 06:20]
- Bitcoin is undergoing a significant correction, trading just above $66,000 (~4.5% down). Broader crypto market is also in the red, with Ethereum and Solana seeing 5% and 6.6% declines, respectively.
- Crypto Fear & Greed Index sits at 11 ("divine omen" for 2/11), suggesting opportunity for buyers amidst negative sentiment.
- JV analyzes multiple timeframes, noting consecutive red candles across the daily, weekly, and monthly charts—a rare string of corrections he dubs the "Febu-bear," outpacing previous months.
- “You pick up the sats, put down the gats, pick up some bitcoin caps from my man Sergio…” – JV referencing ‘stacking sats’ even during downturns.
Notable Quote:
"We did get our weekly candle close in the red. And we got a new candle being printed already in the red. Not good. ... That's four consecutive weekly candles in the red. We gotta switch this around." – JV [05:07]
2. When Will the Next Bitcoin Bull Cycle Start?
[06:20 – 11:17]
- Key technical indicator: Bitcoin’s relationship to its 200-week moving average.
- Outflows from short-term holders are high, reminiscent of previous post-ATH (all-time high) corrections. Healthy bull cycles require new net inflows—current flows resemble consolidation, not accumulation.
- USDT (Tether) dominance at 8.5–9% signals money parked on the sidelines.
- Quantum computing FUD (fear, uncertainty, doubt) is discussed—JV downplays imminent risk, estimating serious quantum threats are 5–20 years away.
Notable Quote:
"How many times has the lame mainstream media announced Bitcoin has died? We've had 10,000 obituaries of Bitcoin, and here we are..." – JV [09:20]
3. Macro Environment: Interest Rates and the Fed
[09:55 – 11:17]
- The hosts anticipate at least two US Fed rate cuts this year, potentially three under a Trump administration.
- Lower rates and money printing (“money printer go brrr”) traditionally favor risk assets like Bitcoin.
- Host reaffirms belief in Bitcoin's “perfect money” with a finite supply creating supply shocks.
Notable Quote:
"When you have a very limited supply ... and you got a massive demand, it creates what we call a supply shock and sends the bitcoin price exponential during the bull runs." – JV [10:56]
4. Spot Bitcoin ETF Flows & Institutional Behavior
[11:34 – 14:36]
- Recent inflows to US spot Bitcoin ETFs totaled $167 million, nearly erasing the previous week’s outflows; three sessions of positive inflows.
- Goldman Sachs has trimmed Bitcoin ETF exposure, pivoting towards XRP and Solana ETFs, which may explain correlated price weakness.
- BlackRock’s IBIT remains a juggernaut, even after a correction, showing majority of investors remain holders through volatility.
Notable Quote:
"BlackRock's actually been silently killing the game because they make money on fees. ... The house always wins." – JV [14:27–14:36]
5. Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) Seeks Pardon, Alleges DOJ Silenced Witnesses
[14:36 – 19:34]
- Disgraced FTX CEO SBF claims in a new court filing that Biden’s DOJ silenced witnesses in his trial—JV speculates this is an attempt at currying Trump’s favor for a pardon.
- Former FTX data head Daniel Chapsky’s declaration suggests fear of retaliation as reason for not testifying.
- SBF’s argument: company wasn’t insolvent and assets could have eventually covered liabilities—hosts express skepticism, seeing this as a desperate move.
Notable Quote:
"How the hell he's posting from prison on X is mind-boggling to me."
– JV [16:24]
"But I also understand it. He's trying to get out of a 25-year prison sentence, so anything he could... he's gonna push."
– Co-host [19:04]
6. White House Crypto Bill Talks: Progress or Stalemate?
[20:30 – 23:33]
- Ongoing negotiations over stablecoin legislation and crypto market structure between banking lobbies and crypto advocates—incrementally productive but no clear deal.
- Coinbase (Brian Armstrong) withdrew support due to provisions banning yield payments to stablecoin holders, seen as favoring banks over the crypto ecosystem.
- Hosts rail against “bankster” influence and urge that regulation serve the people, not entrenched financial interests.
Notable Quote:
"Crypto is the people's money. You know the banksters push Satan's money. ... Smells like. And you might catch an STD if you touch it. Just saying." – JV [22:42]
7. Crypto Enforcement: Ex-SafeMoon CEO Sentenced
[24:06 – 28:11]
- Ex-SafeMoon chief Braden John Caroni sentenced to over eight years for stealing $9 million, with others at large or awaiting sentencing.
- Hosts detail Crony’s lavish spending (cars, house) and broader crypto crime (reference to FTX, Mashinsky).
- Question DOJ priorities—advocating harsher action on child exploitation over finance crimes.
Notable Quote:
"If only the DOJ can keep that heat with those who rape our children and go after the pedophiles..." – JV [26:59]
8. Main Story: Denmark’s Danske Bank Opens Bitcoin & Ether ETP Access
[28:35 – 31:51]
- Danske Bank, Denmark’s largest, enables clients to buy Bitcoin and Ether ETPs (BlackRock, WisdomTree) directly via online/mobile banking; major shift after years of skepticism.
- Access is for self-directed investors, responding to rising customer demand and evolving EU crypto regulations (MiCA).
- Bank touts advantages of regulated products, but hosts emphasize self-custody as the only truly sovereign approach.
- This move mirrors trends in Europe—BBVA (Spain) and Deutsche Bank (Germany) also increasing crypto services.
- JV celebrates global adoption and institutionalization, despite weak price action.
Notable Quote:
"What other form of money has gone up hundreds of millions of percent? I welcome that kind of risk." – JV [30:41]
Timestamps for Key Segments
- Market rundown & price action: [02:06 – 06:20]
- Bull cycle/ETF/technical analysis: [06:20 – 11:17]
- Quantum FUD & macro policy: [07:50 – 11:17]
- ETF & institutional moves: [11:34 – 14:36]
- SBF/FTX updates: [14:36 – 19:34]
- Regulatory news (White House talks): [20:30 – 23:33]
- Crypto fraud—SafeMoon sentencing: [24:06 – 28:11]
- Denmark’s Danske Bank moves into BTC/ETH ETPs (main headline): [28:35 – 31:51]
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- “How many times has the lame mainstream media announced bitcoin has died? We've had 10,000 obituaries of Bitcoin, and here we are…” – JV [09:20]
- “BlackRock's actually been silently killing the game because they make money on fees. ... The house always wins.” – JV [14:27]
- "Crypto is the people's money. You know the banksters push Satan's money. ... Smells like. And you might catch an STD if you touch it. Just saying." – JV [22:42]
- "What other form of money has gone up hundreds of millions of percent? I welcome that kind of risk." – JV [30:41]
Tone
Raw, irreverent, and highly skeptical of mainstream finance and political structures. JV and his co-host lean into anti-bank, pro-self-custody, and pro-sovereignty themes, spiced with humor and explicit language.
Summary Takeaway
Bitcoin’s institutional and global adoption is rapidly expanding—even as market sentiment stays shaky and legacy finance tries to regain control. The episode lays out both the volatility and inevitability of Bitcoin’s growing influence, from ETF flows to regulatory turf wars, culminating in Denmark’s largest bank opening the crypto floodgates. Through it all, JV rallies listeners to “stack sats,” stay vigilant, and avoid bankster FUD—Bitcoin’s revolution, he insists, remains alive and well.