February 2026 feels like one of those inflection-point months that separates emotional investors from disciplined ones. Markets are jittery, headlines are loud, and price action—especially in tech and AI—has been unforgiving. The question isn’t whether volatility exists; it’s whether that volatility signals danger or opportunity. On the bearish side, the arguments are obvious. Valuations in parts of the market remain stretched after years of liquidity-driven gains. Earnings expectations for high-growth names are still aggressive, leaving little room for disappointment. Macro uncertainty—rates staying “higher for longer,” geopolitical tensions, and election-year noise in the US—adds fuel to short-term risk-off behavior. If you’re overleveraged, overconcentrated, or relying on near-term liqu