Deutsche Bank estimates about $11 billion in US tax refunds could lift equities. The bank says retail investors may redeploy refunds into US stocks in mid-February 2026.
A Coin Bureau tweet highlighted the estimate. It quoted the headline “$11 BILLION IN TAX REFUND TO BOOST US STOCKS”.
Bitcoin rose briefly to about $70,000 on Feb. 15, 2026, during a weekend rally. The price later slipped to around $68,000.
There is no guarantee refunds will flow into cryptocurrencies rather than equities or safe havens. Some investors favor gold and silver while others may buy dips in digital assets.
Stifel projects Bitcoin could fall to about $38,000, which could deepen losses. The Federal Reserve has not announced a rate cut this year (Ed. note: a rate cut could boost sentiment for risky assets).
