Market Report: Top 5 Cryptocurrency Gainers on February 23, 2026, led by PIPPIN

MicroStrategy STRC dividend rises to 11.5%, Michael Saylor signals further buyback

MicroStrategy founder Michael Saylor recently issued a signal of increased Bitcoin holdings, expecting to announce new purchase data this week. The company holds 717,722 Bitcoins with an average purchase cost of $76,020, and an unrealized loss of $6.5 billion. MicroStrategy also adjusted the dividend of its perpetual preferred stock STRC to 11.50%, indicating a shift in capital strategy. MSTR's stock price continues to decline, mainly due to a $12.4 billion loss in the fourth quarter, which has affected market sentiment.

Gate Daily (March 2): Trump campaign faces "insider trading" allegations over Iran airstrike; Vitalik explains Ethereum execution layer roadmap

Bitcoin (BTC) rebounded from weekend lows, trading around $66,700 on March 2. A mysterious account made precise bets on a U.S. airstrike against Iran, while the Trump camp faces allegations of "insider trading." Vitalik outlined Ethereum's execution layer roadmap, focusing on two major changes: state trees and virtual machines.

CFG (Centrifuge) increased by 33.33% in the past 24 hours

Gate News Bot Message, March 2nd, according to CoinMarketCap data, as of press time, CFG (Centrifuge) is trading at $0.16, up 33.33% in the past 24 hours, reaching a high of $0.16 and a low of $0.08. The 24-hour trading volume is $78 million. The current market capitalization is approximately $89.7 million, an increase of $2.24 million from yesterday. Centrifuge is an infrastructure platform for on-chain asset management, focusing on the tokenization of real assets. The platform has partnered with S&P DJI to launch the first tokenized S&P 500 index fund, utilizing its Proof-of-Index infrastructure. Centrifuge offers various solutions for asset issuers and builders, including launching tokenized products on audited infrastructure and through deR

VVV (Venice Token) up 24.08% in the last 24 hours

Gate News Bot Message, March 2nd, according to CoinMarketCap data, as of press time, VVV (Venice Token) is currently priced at $6.63, up 24.08% in the past 24 hours, with a high of $6.65 and a low of $3.18. The 24-hour trading volume reached $43.6 million. The current market capitalization is approximately $294 million, an increase of $57 million from yesterday. ## Important Recent News about VVV: 1️⃣ **Airdrop Completion and Token Burn Event** Venice's airdrop program has officially concluded, with $100 million worth of unclaimed VVV tokens being burned. This move directly reduces the circulating supply in the market, strengthening the token's scarcity and supporting its price. The burn event signals the project's emphasis on ecosystem stability, which helps to

10xResearch: Market positions have been cleared, but liquidity remains relatively weak

10xResearch in its latest report states that crypto market positions have largely cleared, funding rates have dropped to lows, and implied volatility has reset, but liquidity remains fragile. The US 10-year Treasury yield has declined, ETF funds experienced a brief net inflow, and options traders are adjusting their positions around key March events.

The outbreak of war between the US and Iran triggers a liquidation wave in the crypto world, with Brother MaJi's 25x leverage being liquidated again.

February 28, Israel launched a military operation against Iran with support from the United States, causing significant volatility in the crypto market. Major cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana all experienced sharp declines, especially when a well-known artist Huang Licheng was forcibly liquidated due to holding an Ethereum position with 25x leverage, resulting in a substantial loss of funds. This incident highlights the market risks associated with high leverage. The event has drawn widespread attention, and the crypto market's response to geopolitical risks has been swift. Investors should exercise caution in managing their risks.