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These catalysts could bump bitcoin as Trump hands three-week target to end Iran war

Asian stocks surged 4% and S&P 500 futures jumped after Trump said the conflict could conclude without a deal with Tehran, while Morgan Stanley's newly approved bitcoin ETF at 14 basis points opens a $6.2 trillion advisory channel. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/01/these-catalysts-could-bump-bitcoin-as-trump-hands-three-week-target-to-end-iran-war

XRP holds $1.34 as supply tightens but price fails to break higher

Record outflows and rising scarcity suggest accumulation, yet failure to break higher keeps setup unresolved. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/01/xrp-holds-usd1-34-as-supply-tightens-but-price-fails-to-break-higher

Bitcoin is closer to its 'buy zone' than it's been in three years

The gap between bitcoin's spot price and realized price is compressing toward levels that historically marked cycle bottoms, but the on-chain data shows the capitulation that typically precedes those bottoms hasn't happened. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/31/bitcoin-is-closer-to-its-buy-zone-than-it-s-been-in-three-years

KuCoin operator barred from U.S. after CFTC order, following $297 Million DOJ case

KuCoin operator Peken Global Limited cannot cater to U.S. users on its platform unless it registers as a foreign board of trade. source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/03/31/kucoin-permanently-barred-from-u-s-after-cftc-order-following-usd297-million-doj-case

Breaking Bitcoin with quantum may be easier than thought, with Taproot partly to blame, Google says

The findings suggest attackers could one day steal bitcoin mid-transaction, challenging assumptions that the threat is decades away. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/31/bitcoin-s-taproot-could-make-quantum-attacks-easier-than-expected-new-google-research-says

FTX payout, U.S. jobs: Crypto Week Ahead

Your look at what's coming in the week starting March 30. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/28/ftx-payout-u-s-jobs-crypto-week-ahead

The Bitcoin market remains boring. Investors chasing yields may be partly to blame

Yield hungry investors seem to have influenced market flows such that they limit price swings. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/30/the-bitcoin-market-remains-boring-investors-chasing-yields-may-be-partly-to-blame

Hyperliquid traders in Tokyo get 200-millisecond edge, Glassnode research shows

Hyperliquid’s validators cluster in AWS Tokyo alongside Binance, BitMEX and KuCoin, giving nearby traders a latency advantage, Glassnode data shows source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/30/hyperliquid-traders-in-tokyo-get-200-millisecond-edge-glassnode-research-shows

New Ethereum project aims to fix network fragmentation and improve user experience

The project is designed to make Ethereum’s many layer 2s work together more seamlessly. source https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/03/29/new-ethereum-project-aims-to-fix-network-fragmentation-and-improve-user-experience

Bittensor ecosystem tokens' value hit $1.5 billion as Jensen Huang endorsement supports TAO rally

The ecosystem's smaller tokens are acting as leveraged bets on TAO, with multiple subnet tokens posting 200-400% monthly gains. source https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/03/25/bittensor-ecosystem-tokens-value-hit-usd1-5-billion-as-jensen-huang-endorsement-supports-tao-rally

Inside Aave’s governance battle as DeFi giant prepares for upgrade

In an interview with CoinDesk, Aave Labs CEO Stani Kulechov reflected on the governance debates in the Aave ecosystem, as well as what’s to come for the network. source https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/03/29/inside-aave-s-governance-battle-as-defi-giant-prepares-for-upgrade

Here's what next as Anthropic's most powerful AI model leaked via unsecured data cache

A draft blog post left in an unsecured data cache revealed a new model tier called Capybara that Anthropic says is more capable than anything it has built, with the company flagging "unprecedented" cybersecurity risks. source https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/03/28/here-s-what-next-as-anthropic-s-most-powerful-ai-model-leaked-via-unsecured-data-cache

Watch out Bitcoin devs. Google says post-quantum migration needs to happen by 2029.

The search giant set a corporate deadline to migrate all authentication services to quantum-resistant cryptography, validating the timeline Ethereum has been building toward for eight years. Bitcoin's response so far has been silence. source https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/03/28/watch-out-bitcoin-devs-google-says-post-quantum-migration-needs-to-happen-by-2029

Ripple turns to AI to stress-test the XRP Ledger as institutional use cases scale

The next XRP Ledger release will be dedicated entirely to bug fixes and improvements. source https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/03/27/ripple-turns-to-ai-to-stress-test-the-xrp-ledger-as-institutional-use-cases-scale

Bitcoin miners are becoming AI companies and selling their BTC to fund the transition

The average public miner spent $79,995 to produce one bitcoin last quarter. Bitcoin is trading at $70,000. The math doesn't work, so the industry is pivoting to AI, taking on $70 billion in contracts, and liquidating bitcoin treasuries to finance the shift. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/27/bitcoin-miners-are-becoming-ai-companies-and-selling-their-btc-to-fund-the-transition

Bitcoin macro risks spike as Ukraine throws a spanner in Trump's plan to stabilize oil markets

Ukraine’s disruption of Russian oil flows has added fresh uncertainty to already strained energy markets, complicating inflation outlooks and keeping pressure on risk assets including bitcoin. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/27/bitcoin-macro-risks-spike-as-ukraine-throws-a-spanner-in-trump-s-plan-to-stabilize-oil-markets

Tether hires KPMG for USDT audit, brings in PwC as it gears up for U.S. expansion

FT identifies KPMG as auditor as stablecoin giant eyes fundraising and expansion under new U.S. rules source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/27/tether-hires-kpmg-for-usdt-audit-brings-in-pwc-as-it-gears-up-for-u-s-expansion

Bitcoin DAT trade is concentrating in Michael Saylor’s Strategy as treasury demand fades elsewhere

Strategy accounted for nearly all recent BTC digital-asset treasury purchases, with other firms’ share dropping from 95% to about 2%, CryptoQuant data show. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/26/michael-saylor-s-strategy-dominates-dat-bitcoin-buying-as-treasury-demand-collapses

Some bitcoin indicators are still going the wrong way, challenging the bullish $70,000 holdout story

Key indicators such as ETF inflows cloud the bullish $70,000 holdout story source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/26/some-bitcoin-indicators-are-still-going-the-wrong-way-challenging-the-bullish-usd70-000-holdout-story

Bhutan moves another 500 bitcoin to exchanges as 2026 outflows top $150 million

The Royal Government of Bhutan transferred 519.707 BTC on Wednesday, the latest in a series of increasingly large moves that have taken its holdings from a peak of roughly 13,000 BTC to 4,453. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/26/bhutan-moves-another-500-bitcoin-to-exchanges-as-2026-outflows-top-usd150-million

XRP volatility hits cycle lows as $1.40 support comes into focus

Tight range and fading momentum suggest a breakout is near, with direction hinging on $1.40 hold. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/26/xrp-volatility-hits-cycle-lows-as-usd1-40-support-comes-into-focus

Ripple taps Singapore's central bank sandbox to test stablecoin-powered trade finance with RLUSD

The pilot with supply chain firm Unloq under MAS's BLOOM initiative would trigger cross-border payments automatically when shipment conditions are verified, a use case that connects Ripple's stablecoin ambitions to a concrete commercial application. source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/03/25/ripple-taps-singapore-s-central-bank-sandbox-to-test-stablecoin-powered-trade-finance-with-rlusd

XRP holds near $1.41 as range tightens, breakout setup builds

Traders are watching $1.38 support and $1.42 resistance as compression points to a potential move. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/25/xrp-holds-near-usd1-41-as-range-tightens-breakout-setup-builds

Here’s where Treasuries could shape Trump’s Iran war — and bitcoin moves

Treasury yields and swap spreads could eventually pressure the Trump administration to moderate the conflict, analysts argue. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/24/here-s-where-treasuries-could-shape-trump-s-iran-war-and-bitcoin-moves

Balancer Labs will shut down as corporate entity became 'a liability' after $110 million exploit

Co-founder Fernando Martinelli said he considered winding down the entire protocol but decided the team deserved a chance to restructure, with the DAO targeting zero emissions, fee restructuring, and a BAL buyback to offer holders a fair exit. source https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/03/24/balancer-labs-will-shut-down-as-corporate-entity-became-a-liability-after-usd110-million-exploit

Bitcoin's mining concentration just showed up in a rare 2-block reorg

A 2-block reorg at height 941,881 saw Foundry's chain overwrite blocks from AntPool and ViaBTC, coming days after mining difficulty dropped nearly 8%. source https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/03/24/bitcoin-s-mining-concentration-just-showed-up-in-a-rare-2-block-reorg

South Korea crypto liquidity tumbles as stablecoin balances plunge 55% and stock buying rises

On-chain data shows a sharp drawdown in dollar-linked token holdings since July, with the latest wave triggered by won weakness. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/23/south-korea-crypto-liquidity-drops-as-stablecoin-balances-plunge-55-and-stock-buying-rises

Gold falters as macro pressures build, bitcoin holds liquidity trend

Rising real rates and inflation risks weigh on gold, while bitcoin continues to consolidate. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/20/gold-falters-as-macro-pressures-build-bitcoin-holds-liquidity-trend

Bitcoin miners are losing $19,000 on every BTC produced as difficulty drops 7.8%

The average production cost was sitting at $88,000 per bitcoin in mid-March, according to Checkonchain's difficulty regression model. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/22/bitcoin-miners-are-losing-usd19-000-on-every-btc-produced-as-difficulty-drops-7-8

Bitcoin drops below $69,200 as Trump gives 48-hour ultimatum on Iran power plants

BTC fell 2.2% as $299 million in liquidations hit crypto markets, with long positions accounting for 85% of the damage. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/22/bitcoin-drops-below-usd69-200-as-trump-gives-48-hour-ultimatum-on-iran-power-plants

The 5-cent contract that debunked a wartime death conspiracy

When social media declared Netanyahu dead, crypto prediction markets priced it at 5%. The money was right — and Washington wants to shut it down. source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/03/21/the-5-cent-contract-that-debunked-a-wartime-death-conspiracy

It could cost you up to $6 million to grab lunch with Donald Trump

Qualifying for Trump’s crypto gala can cost as little as $70,000 or as much as several million, with rankings driven by timing and strategy rather than sheer holdings. source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/03/21/it-could-cost-you-up-to-usd6-million-to-grab-lunch-with-donald-trump

Sam Bankman-Fried tries to get on Donald Trump’s good side by backing his Iran strikes

The jailed founder of bankrupt crypto exchange FTX is fueling growing speculation that he is seeking a presidential pardon. source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/03/21/sam-bankman-fried-tries-to-get-on-donald-trump-s-good-side-by-backing-his-iran-strikes

Ripple data reveals stablecoins are becoming the go-to tool for corporate treasury

A new Ripple survey of more than 1,000 global finance leaders finds that digital assets are now seen as a strategic necessity rather than an optional experiment. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/20/ripple-s-survey-shows-banks-fintechs-and-corporates-are-all-in-on-digital-assets-prioritizing-stablecoins-and-custody

Bitcoin’s price action looks dangerously similar to the pattern that sent it crashing to $60,000

The recent price action echoes the November–January pattern, showing weak conviction among the “buy the dip” crowd. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/20/bitcoin-s-price-action-looks-dangerously-similar-to-the-pattern-that-sent-it-crashing-to-usd60-000

Bitcoin jumps to $70,800 as oil retreats; ether and XRP lag

Oil prices slipped as major economies announced joint efforts to stabilize energy markets. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/20/bitcoin-jumps-to-usd70-800-as-oil-retreats-ether-and-xrp-lag

Morgan Stanley sets MSBT ticker and $1 million seed capital for bitcoin ETF

Morgan Stanley has filed to launch a spot Bitcoin ETF with the ticker MSBT and a $1 million seed at debut. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/20/morgan-stanley-sets-msbt-ticker-and-usd1-million-seed-capital-for-bitcoin-etf

Bitcoin, unusually, outperforms gold as hawkish Fed, oil price fuel risk-off sentiment

Bitcoin fell 2% while gold and silver saw sharper declines as oil prices surged and the Fed flashed hawkish signals. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/19/bitcoin-unusually-outperforms-gold-as-hawkish-fed-oil-price-fuel-risk-off-sentiment

Bitcoin OGs dump over $100 million in BTC after hawkish Fed dents rate cut hopes

OGs sell as Fed's hawkish stance on rates pressures crypto and other risk assets. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/19/bitcoin-ogs-dump-over-usd100-million-in-btc-after-hawkish-fed-dents-rate-cut-hopes

Forget market hours: Leading ETP firm just opened 24/7 liquidity for tokenized stocks, gold and money market funds

ETP market giant Flow Traders just launched 24/7 over-the-counter (OTC) liquidity service for tokenized assets. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/19/forget-market-hours-leading-etp-firm-just-opened-24-7-liquidity-for-tokenized-stocks-gold-and-money-market-funds

Bitcoin's progress above $75,000 elusive after SEC, CFTC crypto guidance

Bitcoin remains stuck near key resistance around $75,000, leaving the broader market in limbo. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/18/bitcoin-s-progress-above-usd75-000-elusive-after-sec-cftc-crypto-guidance

Bitrefill accuses North Korea-linked Lazarus hacker group for compromising 18,500 purchase records

Bitrefill will cover the losses from operational capital. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/18/bitrefill-accuses-north-korea-linked-lazarus-hacker-group-for-compromising-18-500-purchase-records

XRP hovers near $14 million options battleground that could sway trading

XRP is trading around $1.50, just above a key options cluster at $1.40 on Deribit. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/18/xrp-hovers-near-usd14-million-options-battleground-that-could-sway-trading

Stratton wins Illinois Senate primary, defeating crypto-backed Krishnamoorthi

Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton is now likely to be the next Senator from Illinois, after defeating Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, who enjoyed major backing from crypto PAC Fairshake. source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/03/17/stratton-wins-illinois-senate-primary-defeating-crypto-backed-krishnamoorthi

Bitcoin hits rare 8-day winning streak – but 2022 bear market saw one too

Historical trends point to upside potential, but 2022 parallels and cycle dynamics suggest caution. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/17/bitcoin-hits-rare-8-day-winning-streak-but-2022-bear-market-saw-one-too

Crypto majors post double-digit weekly gains as bitcoin tests $75,000 ahead of Fed decision

Ether jumped 13%, XRP surged 11%, and solana gained 9.7% over seven days as $767 million in ETF inflows and ceasefire speculation fueled the broadest rally since before the war. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/17/crypto-majors-post-double-digit-weekly-gains-as-bitcoin-tests-usd75-000-ahead-of-fed-decision

Bitcoin’s derivatives-led rally is already unraveling. Prices are back below $75,000

Bitcoin briefly surged to a six-week high above $75,000 before quickly retreating, underscoring the fragility of the latest rally. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/17/bitcoin-s-derivatives-led-rally-is-already-unraveling-prices-are-back-below-usd75-000

Bitcoin briefly tops $74,000 as ether, sol, ada gains as much as 6% in Monday surge

Majors posted broad gains on Monday as oil eased from highs, two tankers sailed through the Strait of Hormuz for the first time since the war began, and Trump said the U.S. was talking to Iran. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/16/bitcoin-tops-usd74-000-as-ether-sol-ada-gains-as-much-as-6-in-monday-surge

Crypto trading firm Blockfills has filed for bankruptcy

The institutional crypto lender filed for bankruptcy after suspending withdrawals, incurring about $75 million in losses and facing a lawsuit alleging misuse of customer funds. source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/03/11/crypto-trading-firm-blockfills-has-filed-for-bankruptcy

Crypto broker Bitpanda bets on banks and tokenization to expand globally ahead of IPO plans

The Vienna-based crypto broker eyes emerging markets, teaming up with institutions rather than competing with local exchanges, said Vishal Sacheendran, VP of global markets strategy and operations. source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/03/14/crypto-broker-bitpanda-bets-on-banks-and-tokenization-to-expand-globally-ahead-of-ipo-plans

AI agents are quietly rewriting prediction market trading

Valory co-founder David Minarsch says autonomous agents running on the Olas protocol are giving retail traders a 24/7, strategy-driven edge on platforms like Polymarket. source https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/03/15/ai-agents-are-quietly-rewriting-prediction-market-trading

Bitcoin sold off first when the U.S.-Iran war began. Two weeks later, it's outperforming nearly everything

Each escalation in the Iran conflict has been larger than the last, but each bitcoin drawdown has been getting smaller. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/14/bitcoin-sold-off-first-when-the-u-s-iran-war-began-two-weeks-later-it-s-outperforming-nearly-everything

AI developers may not be keen on crypto, but stablecoins are the secret to agentic finance, crypto insiders say

The brave new world of autonomous, micro-transacting AI agents is where programmable cryptocurrencies will shine, according to stablecoin experts. source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/03/14/ai-developers-may-not-be-keen-on-crypto-but-stablecoins-are-the-secret-to-agentic-finance-crypto-insiders-say

Vitalik Buterin recounts how shiba inu tokens became a $1 billion AI policy war chest

The Ethereum co-founder said he expected the Future of Life Institute to cash out $10-25 million from his 2021 meme coin donation. It liquidated roughly $500 million and pivoted to political advocacy he worries could lead to "authoritarian" outcomes. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/14/vitalik-buterin-recounts-how-shiba-inu-tokens-became-a-usd1-billion-ai-policy-war-chest

Bitcoin holds $71,000 despite Trump warning of strikes on Iran's oil-rich Kharg Island

The largest cryptocurrency is up 4.2% on the week despite Friday's reversal, with attention now turning to the Fed meeting on March 17-18 and whether oil above $100 forces a shift in rate expectations. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/14/bitcoin-holds-usd71-000-despite-trump-warning-after-iran-oil-strikes

Bitcoin can survive 72% of the world's submarine cables being cut, but a targeted attack on five hosting providers could cripple it

A Cambridge study spanning 11 years and 68 verified cable failures found that Bitcoin's physical infrastructure is far more resilient than previously understood, with TOR adoption actually strengthening the network. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/13/bitcoin-can-survive-72-of-the-world-s-submarine-cables-being-cut-but-a-targeted-attack-on-five-hosting-providers-could-cripple-it

BlackRock’s new ether ETF for yield hungry investors debuts with $15 million in trading volume

The new ETHB fund launched with over $100 million in assets and traded more than $15 million on day one, offering investors exposure to ethereum plus staking rewards. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/13/blackrock-s-staked-ether-etf-draws-usd15-million-in-first-day-trading

Bitcoin above $71,000, ETH, SOL, ADA zoom higher as cryptos shrugs off stock weakness

Majors posted modest gains Friday with BTC hovering near the top of its month-long range even as equities struggle under rising energy prices and geopolitical stress. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/13/bitcoin-above-usd71-000-eth-sol-ada-zoom-higher-as-cryptos-shrugs-off-stock-weakness

Crypto code commits fall 75% as developers move to AI projects

Developers are shifting toward artificial intelligence infrastructure as blockchain ecosystems lose contributors across major networks, from Ethereum to Solana. source https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/03/12/crypto-developer-activity-sinks-to-multi-year-low-as-ai-absorbs-github-s-talent-boom

XRP steadies near $1.38 as Bollinger squeeze hints at breakout before CPI

nvestors are closely watching the upcoming U.S. Consumer Price Index release, which could influence Federal Reserve policy expectations and risk appetite. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/12/xrp-steadies-near-usd1-38-as-bollinger-squeeze-hints-at-breakout-before-cpi

Bonk.fun hacked: Domain hijacked, crypto drainer planted

The operator, known as Tom, said only users who signed a fake terms-of-service message on the compromised site after the breach were affected. source https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/03/12/bonk-fun-hacked-domain-hijacked-crypto-drainer-planted

Ethereum's on fire with record activity, but ether price and blockchain fees lag

Capital outflows, even as activity surges across Ethereum’s ecosystem, highlight the growing disconnect between usage growth and ETH’s market performance, a CryptoQuant report shows. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/11/ethereum-network-activity-hits-record-highs-as-ether-price-and-fee-generation-lag

Bhutan sells $42.5 Million of bitcoin in 2026 as national stack drops 58% from peak

The Himalayan kingdom moved another 175 BTC on Monday, continuing a drawdown that has taken its holdings from a peak of roughly 13,000 BTC to under 5,400 in just over a year. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/10/bhutan-s-bitcoin-stack-drops-below-5-400-btc-as-sovereign-seller-quietly-unloads-usd42-5-million-in-2026

Ether, solana, XRP jump higher as Trump signals Iran war nearing end

Major altcoins bounced alongside risk assets on Tuesday after the president said U.S. military objectives were "pretty well complete." source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/10/ether-solana-xrp-jump-higher-as-trump-signals-iran-war-nearing-end

Bitcoin jumps past $70,000 as war volatility fades

BTC rebounded from about $65,000 as crude oil retreated and institutional flows helped stabilize the market. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/10/bitcoin-jumps-past-usd70-000-as-war-volatility-fades

Bitcoin could face deeper downside as odds of U.S. market meltdown rise to 35%

Veteran strategist Ed Yardeni raised his probability of a stock market crash this year as oil tops $100, the dollar posts its best week in a year, and the Iran conflict expands to Saudi Arabia. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/09/bitcoin-could-face-deeper-downside-as-odds-of-u-s-market-meltdown-rise-to-35

Oil shorts on Hyperliquid get wiped out as crude surges 30% on Iran escalation

Tokenized crude oil futures saw their largest liquidation event on crypto venues as the conflict expanded to Saudi Arabia and Gulf oil production collapsed. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/09/oil-shorts-on-hyperliquid-get-wiped-out-as-crude-surges-30-on-iran-escalation-triggering-usd40-million-in-liquidations

Oil futures surge 20% past $110 as war fears hammer Asian stocks, bitcoin steady near $67K

Nikkei drops more than 6%, and Kospi slides about 8% as traders price supply disruption risk, while prediction markets show strong odds of $120 crude. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/09/oil-futures-surge-20-past-usd110-as-war-fears-hammer-asian-stocks-bitcoin-steady-near-usd67k

Canton’s Yuval Rooz says smart contract blockchains face a reckoning over value gap

The network's co-founder says many blockchains pitching financial rails lack the activity to justify their valuations, and stablecoins still lack true product-market fit. source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/03/08/canton-s-yuval-rooz-says-smart-contract-blockchains-face-a-reckoning-over-value-gap

Bitcoin dip may not be over as whales sell into retail buying — a bearish signal

The divergence between large and small holders has historically preceded further downside, with the Crypto Fear and Greed Index dropping to 12 source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/08/bitcoin-dip-may-not-be-over-as-whales-sell-into-retail-buying-a-bearish-signal

XRP slips as traders watch $1.35 support

Traders are watching whether the $1.35 support zone holds after high-volume selling earlier in the session. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/08/xrp-slips-as-traders-watch-usd1-35-support

Those who cheered U.S. Bitcoin reserve have spent year watching Trump's order languish

The executive order to build President Donald Trump's Strategic Bitcoin Reserve has awaited congressional action, and sources say there's one idea left for 2026. source https://www.coindesk.com/news-analysis/2026/03/06/those-who-cheered-u-s-bitcoin-reserve-have-spent-year-watching-trump-order-languish

Bitcoin slips below $68,000 heading into the weekend as dollar posts steepest weekly gain in a year

Most majors gave back Friday's gains, with solana down 4%, ether falling 4.4%, and 43% of bitcoin's supply now sitting at a loss according to Glassnode data. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/07/bitcoin-slips-below-usd68-000-heading-into-the-weekend-as-dollar-posts-steepest-weekly-gain-in-a-year

Bitcoin could crash by another 30% as four-year cycle gains strength, investment firm says

Bitcoin is now firmly in a deep bear market and could fall another 30% in 2026, firm said. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/07/bitcoin-could-crash-another-30-as-four-year-cycle-gains-strength-investment-firm-says

Almost nobody is talking about altseason anymore. That may be bullish

Social media mentions of "altseason" have dropped to their lowest level in two years, according to Santiment data, a contrarian signal that has preceded previous rallies in speculative crypto assets. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/06/almost-nobody-is-talking-about-altseason-anymore-that-may-be-bullish

Bitcoin drops under $71,000, ETH, DOGE slide as war-week rally runs into resistance

BTC surged nearly 12% from Saturday's lows before stalling, with Asia's benchmark equities index headed for its worst week since March 2020. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/06/bitcoin-drops-under-usd71-000-eth-doge-slide-as-war-week-rally-runs-into-resistance

OKX is building a social network directly into its trading app after massive $25 billion valuation

The move comes shortly after Intercontinental Exchange valued OKX at $25 billion and reflects a broader push to combine trading, community and market data in one platform. source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/03/05/okx-is-building-a-social-network-directly-into-its-trading-app-after-massive-usd25-billion-valuation

Quant firm suggests a bullish bitcoin trade with a key financing twist

The strategy aims to build upside exposure in March and April while minimizing upfront cost. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/05/quant-firm-suggests-a-bullish-bitcoin-trade-with-a-key-financing-twist

Bitcoin tops $72,000 as ETFs pull $155 million, extending two week inflow streak

U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs added another $155 Million on Wednesday, continuing a two week run of institutional inflows even as Glassnode warns underlying demand remains fragile. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/05/bitcoin-tops-usd72k-as-etfs-pull-usd155-million-extending-two-week-inflow-streak

Sky token jumps 10% after governance vote causes bullish tilt in market dynamics

The protocol has repurchased about 1.83 Billion SKY tokens with USDS while a March 2 governance proposal reduced staking emissions and expanded credit infrastructure around its USDS stablecoin. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/05/sky-jumps-nearly-10-after-governance-vote-cuts-emissions-while-buybacks-tighten-supply

Bitcoin holds, ether, solana slide as Mideast woes drag Asian equities to multi-year lows

The largest cryptocurrency briefly reclaimed the top of its range on Tuesday before sellers pushed it back to $67,000, while South Korean stocks posted their worst two-day drop since 2008. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/04/bitcoin-holds-ether-solana-slide-as-mideast-woes-drag-asian-equities-to-multi-year-lows

Polymarket shelves nuclear detonation markets after outcry

Nuclear weapon-themed markets aren’t new on the prediction market platform, but public outcry about the contracts has apparently forced the platform to delete them. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/04/polymarket-shelves-nuclear-detonation-markets-after-outcry

Bitcoin rebounds toward $70,000 as ETFs pull in $1.45 billion in five days

Market maker Enflux says traders are not pricing catastrophe or resolution to the conflict in the Middle East, while Glassnode data shows improving spot demand but cautious derivatives positioning. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/04/bitcoin-rebounds-toward-usd70-000-as-etfs-pull-in-usd1-45-billion-in-five-days

Bitcoin supply approaching 20 million: The final million will take another 114 years to mine

Out of a fixed maximum supply of 21 million coins, more than 95% of all bitcoin that will ever exist is now in circulation. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/23/bitcoin-supply-approaching-20-million-the-final-million-will-take-another-114-years-to-mine

Bitcoin climbs as BTC ETFs post one of the quarter’s biggest inflow days amid Iran volatility

U.S. BTC ETFs added $458 million, suggesting institutional buyers are absorbing the weekend shock that briefly sent BTC to $63,000. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/03/bitcoin-climbs-as-btc-etfs-post-one-of-the-quarter-s-biggest-inflow-days-amid-iran-volatility

NEAR token jumps 17% after ‘Confidential Intents’ launch, outpaces privacy tokens sector

Private execution layer aims to curb MEV and front-running as the token extends 40% weekly rally despite modest onchain earnings. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/02/near-token-jumps-17-after-confidential-intents-launch-outpaces-privacy-tokens-sector

Bitcoin slips below $66,000, U.S. stock futures bleed as Iran hits Saudi oil refinery

Iran has reportedly stepped up attacks against U.S. assets in the middle east. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/02/bitcoin-u-s-stock-futures-give-up-early-gains-as-iran-conflict-intensifies

Bitcoin, cryptos under pressure as oil spikes 6% and global markets price in U.S.-Iran conflict

Bitcoin fell back to $66,700 as traditional markets opened to their first chance to price the weekend's military escalation, with oil surging to $77 and Asian equities dropping 1.4%. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/02/bitcoin-cryptos-under-pressure-as-oil-spikes-6-and-global-markets-price-in-u-s-iran-conflict

Hyperliquid's HYPE token jumps 5% as Iran war brings windfall revenue, JUP gains on supply freeze

Traders lean into supply compression stories in altcoins as Hyperliquid ramps up token burns and Jupiter freezes new emissions, even as bitcoin churns between $60,000 and $69,000 with muted flow. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/02/hype-jumps-5-as-token-burn-offsets-usd316-million-unlock-jup-gains-weekly-on-supply-freeze

SpaceX’s $780 million bitcoin stack now down to about $545 million ahead of IPO filing

The company holds about 8,285 bitcoin in Coinbase Prime custody, a stake now worth roughly $545 million after a $235 million decline in value over the past three months. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/01/spacex-s-usd780-million-bitcoin-stack-now-down-to-about-usd545-million-ahead-of-ipo-filing

Ether, solana, xrp surge up to 10% as majors recover Saturday's war-driven losses

Solana led major tokens with a 10.8% bounce, while ether reclaimed $2,000 and bitcoin climbed back above $66,800 ahead of traditional futures opens on Sunday. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/01/ether-solana-xrp-surge-up-to-10-as-majors-recover-saturday-s-war-driven-losses