3 Altcoins to Watch Closely in the Third Week of February 2026 — Are They Poised for a Breakout?

Jakarta, Pintu News – The altcoin market remains highly reactive entering the third week of February, with a number of major tokens approaching crucial technical points. While general market sentiment remains fragile, certain assets are banking on external developments that could determine the direction of their next move.

In line with that, here is an analysis of three altcoins worth monitoring for investors in the third week of February, according to a report by BeInCrypto.

Arbitrum (ARB)

Arbitrum (ARB) briefly traded at $0.1134 on February 16, 2026, after experiencing a prolonged downtrend from $0.2261. The market structure is still clearly bearish, as evidenced by the repeated series of lower highs and strong selling pressure.

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Based on Fibonacci retracement levels, $0.1255 (0.236) is the nearest resistance, while $0.1447 (0.382) is the next important supply zone. The current momentum is still leaning towards the downside.

Near-term support is at $0.1074, not far above the altcoin’s all-time low of $0.0944. In the event of a daily close below $0.1074, there is a high probability of prices continuing their decline towards $0.0944. If that level is also broken, then a new “price discovery” opportunity (looking for the next lowest price area) opens up. The CMF indicator at -0.04 shows that there is still capital outflow and no significant accumulation has been seen.

For the bullish side to change the structure, ARB needs to print a firm daily close above $0.1255 to reclaim short-term control. A confirmed breakout above $0.1447 would signal a broader trend reversal, with targets towards $0.1758 (0.618).

The bearish scenario is only considered void if the price is strongly accepted above $0.1447; before that, the downside risk towards $0.0944 is still more dominant.

Injective (INJ)

Injective (INJ) briefly traded at $3,134 on February 16 after being sharply rejected from $5,924, and still maintains a clear bearish market structure-marked by a series of lower highs and impulsive downward candles.

Based on Fibonacci retracement, the nearest resistance is at 0.382 ($3.275) and the stronger supply zone is at 0.618 ($3.662). As the price is still stuck below both levels, the short-term momentum remains skewed to the downside.

On the downside, the 0.236 support at $3,036 is the key level to monitor. A daily close below $3,036 is likely to trigger a downside continuation towards $2,650. If the bearish pressure continues to increase, an extension down to $2,500 becomes a high-probability scenario. The 0.98 correlation with BTC also adds risk, as INJ is highly likely to follow Bitcoin’s weakness if it continues.

For the bulls to take over, the price needs to reclaim $3,275 and show “acceptance” above that level. A firm daily close above $3,662 will confirm the change in structure, opening up upside targets at $3,937 and $4,287. The bearish scenario is only considered void if there’s a strong close above $3,662; before that, the primary bias is still a continuation down towards $2,650.

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Bitcoin Cash (BCH)

Another altcoin worth monitoring in February is Bitcoin Cash (BCH), which briefly traded at $558.3 on February 16, 2026 after bouncing strongly from $423.0 and successfully reclaiming the Fib 0.786 level at $541.8. It is currently testing the 1.0 retracement at $574.1 which is the nearest resistance.

The broader structure points to a recovery after the previous distribution phase, but the bulls still need momentum continuation to confirm a more sustainable trend reversal.

The 0.786 level at $541.8 now serves as short-term pivot support. If BCH prints a daily close below $541.8, momentum could potentially weaken again, with the next areas at $516.4 (0.618) and then $480.7 (0.382). The MFI indicator stands at 57.12, indicating a fairly healthy but not overwhelming momentum. If sellers dominate again, $458.7 (0.236) becomes the next most plausible downside liquidity target.

To resume the upside, BCH needs to secure acceptance above $574.1 via daily close. A confirmed breakout will open up extension targets to $609.8 (1.236), $631.8 (1.382), and $649.6 (1.5). The bullish scenario is considered forfeited in case of a decisive close below $516.4.

The Bitcoin Cash community meeting in Toronto on February 17 is also said to be discussing BCH technology and the major improvements coming with the LAYLA upgrade in May-which could potentially catalyze a recovery.

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Reference:

• BeInCrypto. 3 Altcoins To Watch In The Third Week Of February 2026. Accessed on February 20, 2026