Monero (XMR) Daily Market Analysis 16 February 2026

Monero faces sharp decline amid regulatory crackdown and market sell-off – here's the latest: • Price dropped 6.8% to ~$326.48 (16 February 2026), underperforming the broader market • Dubai regulator banned privacy coins (04 February 2026), with EU planning similar 2027 restrictions • Dark web market creator sentenced (05 February 2026), highlighting exchange traceability risks • Technical development continues with FCMP++ upgrade and Grease L2 solution in progress • Market shows extreme fear, with traders rotating capital away from privacy-focused assets