On-chain data shows the Bitcoin Whale Transaction Count has witnessed a drawdown recently, a sign that big-money investors have reduced their activity. Bitcoin Whale Transaction Count Has Dropped To Lows In a new post on X, analytics firm Santiment has talked about the latest trend in the Bitcoin Whale Transaction Count. This indicator measures the daily total number of transfers occurring on the BTC network that involve a sum of more than $100,000. Related Reading: Dogecoin Supply Barrier: This Level Holds Cost Basis Of 28 Billion DOGE Transactions with such a large value are usually considered to be coming from the whale entities, so this metric’s value basically reflects the activity that the large hands are participating in. When the value of the Whale Transaction Count goes up, it means the number of moves being made by the whales is rising. Such a trend suggests big-money interest in the cryptocurrency may be climbing. On the other hand, the indicator witnessing a decline could imply the large entities are shifting their attention away from the asset, as they are making a fewer number of transfers. Now, here is the chart shared by Santiment that shows the trend in the Bitcoin Whale Transaction Count and its 7-day moving average (MA) over the last few years: As displayed in the above graph, the Bitcoin Whale Transaction Count saw a notable spike during BTC’s price crash to start February, indicating whales became active. This isn’t anything unusual, as investors tend to make moves while the market is behaving in a volatile manner. As BTC has fallen into a phase of consolidation since this crash, however, the Whale Transaction Count has seen a rapid drop. The recent attempt at recovery also couldn’t ignite activity from the whales. Santiment noted: Bitcoin’s whale activity has become historically quiet as key stakeholders await clarity (literally) from the CLARITY Act, as well as long-term finality to the war. The Whale Transaction Count is currently sitting at 6,417, which is the lowest level for $100,000+ transfers since September 2023. In the same chart, the analytics firm has also attached the data for the transactions valued at more than $1 million. From this curve, it would appear that the massive transfers are down to 1,485, their lowest since October 2024. Related Reading: Ethereum Rebounds 6%, But Coinbase Demand Remains Weak Now, what could this trend mean for the market? Well, the answer to that question may not concretely lean in either the bullish or bearish direction. As Santiment explained: What it does signal is that smart money is in the same boat as smaller retail holders at the moment, and have been reluctant to make moves with so much policy and global uncertainty at play. BTC Price Bitcoin dropped back under $68,000 earlier, but the cryptocurrency has since seen a rebound as its price is now back at $70,800. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView.com
Tom Lee’s Bitmine has stepped up its Ethereum accumulation, buying another 50,000 ETH ($108.3 M) from FalconX as part of a broader buying trend. Over the past two days, three newly created wallets likely tied to Bitmine have picked up a total of 117,111 ETH worth about $253.3 M, according to on-chain analytics. This aggressive …
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Authorities said customers sent crypto to wallets controlled by the defendants, with funds later moved to overseas financial institutions.
The government plans to implement the ban by amending the Representation of the People Bill, with changes taking "retrospective effect" from March 25.
The UK government has announced a ban on cryptocurrency donations to political parties while also introducing a £100,000 annual cap on overseas political contributions. The move aims to prevent foreign influence and improve transparency in election funding, as authorities tighten rules around political financing. UK Bans Crypto Donations to Political Parties According to the announcement, …
Coinbase is reportedly still pushing back against stablecoin yield provisions in the Senate’s crypto market structure bill, which has derailed past efforts to advance the legislation.
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins has said the agency could roll out a tokenization innovation exemption for crypto companies in just a few weeks. The move is part of a broader effort to ease regulatory hurdles and support experimentation with blockchain‑based tokenized assets. Industry participants expect the exemption to help expand markets …
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Congress is moving to tighten oversight of prediction markets amid rising concerns over insider trading and misuse of sensitive information.
The bill adds to a wave of recent legislative and state-level actions targeting prediction markets as scrutiny over sports betting, war contracts and alleged insider trading builds.
The XRP Ledger has recently seen an increase in transaction fees as network activity climbed close to 200 transactions per ledger, a level rarely reached in its history. This surge in usage pushed the network closer to its limits, resulting in higher fees and increased load, which drew criticism from users. Addressing the concerns, Ripple …
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Dogecoin corrected some gains from the $0.0980 zone against the US Dollar. DOGE is now holding the $0.0940 support and might aim for a fresh increase. DOGE price started a fresh downside correction below $0.0955. The price is trading above the $0.0940 level and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There was a break below a bullish trend line with support at $0.0952 on the hourly chart of the DOGE/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The price could aim for a fresh increase if it remains stable above $0.0928. Dogecoin Price Trims Gains Dogecoin price started a downside correction after it failed to surpass $0.0980, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. DOGE declined below the $0.0960 and $0.0955 levels. There was a move below the 38.2% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $0.0897 swing low to the $0.0978 high. Besides, there was a break below a bullish trend line with support at $0.0952 on the hourly chart of the DOGE/USD pair. The price even spiked below $0.0950 before the bulls appeared. Dogecoin price is now trading above the $0.0940 level and the 100-hourly simple moving average. Immediate resistance on the upside is near the $0.0955 level. The first major resistance for the bulls could be near the $0.0980 level. The next major resistance is near the $0.10 level. A close above the $0.10 resistance might send the price toward $0.1080. Any more gains might send the price toward $0.1120. The next major stop for the bulls might be $0.120. More Losses In DOGE? If DOGE’s price fails to climb above the $0.0980 level, it could continue to move down. Initial support on the downside is near the $0.0940 level or the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $0.0897 swing low to the $0.0978 high. The next major support is near the $0.09280 level. The main support sits at $0.0880. If there is a downside break below the $0.0880 support, the price could decline further. In the stated case, the price might slide toward the $0.0840 level. Any more losses might call for a test of $0.080. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for DOGE/USD is now losing momentum in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for DOGE/USD is now below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $0.0940 and $0.0928. Major Resistance Levels – $0.0955 and $0.0980.
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.
The market’s second-largest cryptocurrency, Ethereum (ETH), surged nearly 3% on Wednesday, extending a short-term recovery that has brought the altcoin to the key $2,160 level. Market analyst Ali Martinez flagged the move as part of a potentially significant shift in Ethereum’s technical outlook, writing on social media platform X (previously Twitter) that price action is showing “signs of a major trend shift from bearish to bullish.” On‑Chain Signals Strengthen Breakout Case Martinez pointed to the altcoin’s weekly chart, where Ethereum appears to be tracing an ascending triangle formation. He noted that ETH’s bounce to $1,800 on February 26 lined up with the triangle’s hypotenuse—an alignment that, in past instances, has preceded bullish continuations. Similar patterns seen in previous market cycles offer investors reason for optimism. As the price tightens toward the triangle’s apex, historical patterns suggest that a breakout to the upside is more likely. Related Reading: BlackRock Crypto Outlook: CEO Predicts $500M A Year In Revenue Within Next Five Years The analyst also highlighted on-chain context to bolster the bullish case. Martinez observed that the market value to realized value (MVRV) ratio fell below 0.8 at the same time ETH tested the triangle’s support. According to his read, that specific MVRV threshold has previously coincided with important buy signals, which makes the recent reset more meaningful than a random bounce. Adding to the technical narrative, the SuperTrend indicator flipped to bullish for the first time since May of last year, indicating that momentum may be shifting back in favor of buyers. Martinez had previously observed in a social media analysis that this suggests that Ethereum’s consolidation or accumulation period may be coming to an end, with the $1,800 support playing a crucial role in a scenario where selling pressure emerges and challenges this crucial level. Ethereum Price Targets Identified The analyst set out several price bands between market value and realized value that could serve as resistance points if Ethereum continues its recovery in the short, medium, and long term. Martinez stated that the first significant objective to be reclaimed was $2,356, which was not exceeded in the broader market surge witnessed last week. Mid-term targets at $2,647 and $3,639 came next. Related Reading: Bitcoin, XRP Rallies Won’t Hold Until Oil Falls Toward $80, Expert Warns Looking ahead, the analyst indicated $4,632–the last resistance before reaching all-time highs of $4,956–and $5,624 as longer-term “expansion” zones that would indicate further positive momentum. Despite the bullish signals, Martinez was careful to temper expectations: he emphasized that a full-blown bull market is not yet guaranteed. Still, he argued that the convergence of technical support, the MVRV buy signal, and the SuperTrend flip represent the strongest combination of bullish indicators for Ethereum seen in a while. Featured image from OpenArt, chart from TradingView.com
The chipmaker failed to rebut claims its crypto disclosures affected its stock price, allowing the case to move forward.
Swan Bitcoin claims that Howard Lutnick likely knew about its failed Tether mining venture, after which employees allegedly stole documents, resigned and launched a rival firm.
Tight range and fading momentum suggest a breakout is near, with direction hinging on $1.40 hold.
XRP price started a fresh decline from $1.4380. The price is now struggling and is at risk of another decline below the $1.380 zone. XRP price started a fresh decline below the $1.420 zone. The price is now trading below $1.420 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break below a bullish trend line with support at $1.4050 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could continue to move down if it settles below $1.380. XRP Price Dips Again XRP price attempted a recovery wave above $1.4220 but failed to continue higher, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price started a fresh decline below $1.420 and $1.4120. There was a move below the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $1.3838 swing low to the $1.4372 high. Besides, there was a break below a bullish trend line with support at $1.4050 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. The price is now trading below $1.420 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. If there is a fresh upward move, the price might face resistance near the $1.4120 level. The first major resistance is near the $1.420 level. A close above $1.420 could send the price to $1.4380. The next hurdle sits at $1.450. A clear move above the $1.450 resistance might send the price toward the $1.4840 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $1.520 resistance. The next major hurdle for the bulls might be near $1.5550. More Losses? If XRP fails to clear the $1.420 resistance zone, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $1.3965 level or the 76.4% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $1.3838 swing low to the $1.4372 high. The next major support is near the $1.380 level. If there is a downside break and a close below the $1.380 level, the price might continue to decline toward $1.3620. The next major support sits near the $1.3450 zone, below which the price could continue lower toward $1.320. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for XRP/USD is now gaining pace in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for XRP/USD is now below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $1.3800 and $1.3450. Major Resistance Levels – $1.4200 and $1.4380.
The decision leaves unresolved whether developers of non-custodial crypto tools must comply with federal money-transmission rules.
Tokenized finance and related infrastructure upgrades will be “revolutionary,” said Reserve Bank of Australia Assistant Governor Brad Jones.
Circle stock, CRCL, experienced a significant decline over the past day following news of a proposed ban on stablecoin yield. Despite this selloff, Bitwise’s CIO maintains that the market reaction was excessive and projects that the company’s valuation will likely double by 2030. Related Reading: Cardano Price At Multi-Year Support That Previously Led To 200% Rally – ADA Recovery Ahead? Circle Selloff Was ‘Overblown’ – Bitwise CIO On Tuesday, Circle Internet Financial, the issuer behind the USDC stablecoin, saw its stock crash 22% to $98 following reports about lawmakers’ decision on the stablecoin yield dispute. CRCL’s selloff was driven by news that a revised draft of the Senate Banking Committee’s crypto market structure bill, known as the CLARITY Act, would prohibit platforms from offering yield, directly or indirectly, for holding a stablecoin, or in a manner that resembles a bank deposit. Despite the selloff, some market experts have made the case for Circle, highlighting it as a good opportunity and “the most obvious choice” to invest in the stablecoins sector. In his weekly memo, Bitwise’s CIO, Matt Hougan, called the market’s reaction “overblown.” He asserted that the latest draft of the CLARITY Act doesn’t alter the base case forecast for Circle. Interest income has not been a primary driver of stablecoin growth to date; the vast majority of stablecoins today are held in ways that don’t pay interest. Stablecoins have exploded in popularity because they let people move money anywhere in the world efficiently and reliably—for trade settlement, as collateral in lending, as an alternative to unstable national currencies, and more. Hougan also emphasized that stablecoins offer convenience, which is “the killer app for money,” pointing out that the average savings account and average checking account yield 0.60% and 0.07%, respectively. “People aren’t parking their money there for the yield,” he noted, adding that as the global financial system increasingly transitions to blockchain-based rails, stablecoins are expected to assume a more significant role in this shift, irrespective of whether they offer interest. The Case For Circle’s $75B Valuation Diving deeper into his outlook for Circle, Hougan shared key projections for the broader stablecoin sector’s market capitalization and the company’s potential market share in the coming years. Citing Citigroup’s report, he asserted that the “base case” for stablecoin‘s assets under management (AUM) projects it will reach $1.9 trillion by 2030, while a “bull case” estimates it at $4 trillion. Bitwise’s CIO also highlighted that Circle’s USDC, the second-largest dollar-pegged token, holds 25% of the overall stablecoin market share, only behind Tether’s USDT, but has a much larger share of the regulated stablecoin market, with an estimated 80%+ share. If you think much of the growth of stablecoin AUM will come from those markets (as banks, fintechs, and major enterprises opt for onshore, regulated stablecoins), you might expect Circle’s market share to increase well beyond its current 25% share. Lastly, he addressed what Circle could potentially earn on deposits in four years. As he explained, the company earns roughly 4% interest on $80 billion of its AUM backing USDC, but shares around 60% with distribution partners like Coinbase, netting a 1.6% take rate. Related Reading: Ethereum Tops $2,100 As BitMine Ramps Up ETH Bet With $137M Purchase While its sustainability hinges on interest rates and competition from rival stablecoins, Hougan projected that the take rate will be cut in half by 2030, to 0.8%. Using these “conservative assumptions” on the broader stablecoins market cap, the company’s market share, and margin, Bitwise’s CIO concluded that Circle could hit “$75 billion by 2030—even with the recent CLARITY Act concerns.” Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com
Ethereum price started a recovery wave above the $2,120 zone. ETH is now consolidating above $2,140 and is struggling to clear the $2,200 resistance. Ethereum started a recovery wave above the $2,150 zone. The price is trading above $2,120 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a new bearish trend line with forming resistance at $2,175 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could start a fresh decline if it stays below the $2,205 resistance. Ethereum Price Faces Resistance Ethereum price managed to stay above $2,050 and started a recovery wave, like Bitcoin. ETH price was able to climb above the $2,080 and $2,120 resistance levels. The price cleared the 38.2% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $2,385 swing high to the $2,025 low. However, the bears seem to be active below the $2,200 resistance. There is also a new bearish trend line with forming resistance at $2,175 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. Ethereum price is now trading above $2,140 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. If the bulls remain in action above $2,100, the price could attempt another increase. Immediate resistance is seen near the $2,175 level and the trend line. The first key resistance is near the $2,205 level or the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $2,385 swing high to the $2,025 low. The next major resistance is near the $2,250 level. A clear move above the $2,250 resistance might send the price toward the $2,300 resistance. An upside break above the $2,300 region might call for more gains in the coming days. In the stated case, Ether could rise toward the $2,345 resistance zone or even $2,365 in the near term. Another Drop In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $2,175 resistance, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $2,120 level. The first major support sits near the $2,100 zone. A clear move below the $2,100 support might push the price toward the $2,065 support. Any more losses might send the price toward the $2,020 region. The main support could be $2,000. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is losing momentum in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now below the 50 zone. Major Support Level – $2,065 Major Resistance Level – $2,175
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Former MoneyGram veteran Alex Holmes is now leading Bitcoin Depot, as crypto ATM operators face mounting legal scrutiny in multiple US states.
Pharos developer Michael Lewellen said his lawyers are exploring all options for a path forward after a Texas judge dismissed the case without prejudice.
Circle shares slumped on Tuesday (nearly 20%) after U.S. lawmakers advanced the Clarity Act. This decline has been linked to the Clarity Act draft language that suggests it would curb interest paid on crypto stablecoin holdings. Related Reading: 3 Big Hyperliquid News You Might Have Missed This Week A Key Crypto-Basics Misunderstanding The reason of the sudden drop? The market is misunderstanding the legislation, analyst Gautam Chhugani and his three Bernstein colleagues said in an investor note shared with DL News. “The market is conflating who earns yield with who distributes yield”, they said. It is no secret that the market is moved by the heightened emotional responses of investors, reacting to real world events such as a geopolitical crisis or a change in the legislation that could affect their positions. However, investors would do well going back to the fundamentals and revisiting the basic mechanics at play before getting swept up in Clarity‑Act panic. A stablecoin issuer and a stablecoin distributer are not the same thing: a stablecoin issuer is the entity that creates the token and manages the reserves behind it, while a stablecoin distributor is the platform or intermediary that gets that token into users’ hands and often hosts their balances. Circle is the company that issues the USDC, not the one that distributes it: that’s what platforms such as Coinbase do. Today's chart shows Circle shares slightly recovered after briefly dropping under $100 on Tuesday. Source: TradingView The Clarity Act’s language specifies supervision on how crypto tokens are circulated and distributed, not on the entities that create or issue them. This means lawmakers are focusing on the activities around moving stablecoins to end users, such as platforms offering them, intermediaries marketing yield, and programs that pay interest on balances, rather than directly imposing new rules on the companies that mint the tokens and manage reserves. Related Reading: Bitcoin Holds $70K – Is The High‑Beta Era Over? Stablecoins: A Central Pillar It is worth noting that investor’s anxiety over the U.S. stablecoin policy and how regulators might treat centralized issuers post-election is justified. The stablecoin sector has become a central pillar of crypto liquidity: in 2025, dollar‑pegged tokens settled over 30 trillion dollars on‑chain, and USDC alone processed roughly 18 trillion dollars in transactions —close to half of all stablecoin volume despite representing under a third of total supply. Circle’s own and third‑party estimates say USDC’s share of total stablecoin transaction volume was around 45–50% in late 2025, even though its circulation was under one‑third of total stablecoin supply. If Bernstein’s view holds, Circle-related assets might see a rebound as regulatory clarity improves. BTC's price is on the highs $71k on the daily chart. Source: BTCUSDC on Tradingview Cover image from Perplexity, BTCUSDC chart from Tradingview
Bitcoin price started a recovery wave above $70,000. BTC is now consolidating above $70,200 and might aim for a steady increase if it clears $71,650. Bitcoin started a decent recovery wave above $69,800 and $70,200. The price is trading above $70,200 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. There is a bullish trend line forming with support at $70,400 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might start another decline if it stays below the $71,000 and $71,650 levels. Bitcoin Price Faces Hurdles Bitcoin price started a recovery wave above the $69,5500 resistance level. BTC climbed above the $70,200 and $70,500 resistance levels. The price even spiked above the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $75,998 swing high to the $67,342 low. The price even climbed toward the $72,000 zone before the bears took a stand and protected more gains. Bitcoin is now trading above $70,200 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. There is also a bullish trend line forming with support at $70,400 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair. If the price remains stable above $70,200, it could attempt a fresh increase. Immediate resistance is near the $71,200 level. The first key resistance is near the $71,650 level. A close above the $71,650 resistance might send the price further higher. In the stated case, the price could rise and test the $72,650 resistance or the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $75,998 swing high to the $67,342 low. Any more gains might send the price toward the $73,200 level. The next barrier for the bulls could be $73,500. Another Decline In BTC? If Bitcoin fails to rise above the $71,650 resistance zone, it could start another decline. Immediate support is near the $70,400 level. The first major support is near the $70,000 level. The next support is now near the $69,200 zone. Any more losses might send the price toward the $68,800 support in the near term. The main support now sits at $67,500, below which BTC might struggle to recover in the near term. Technical indicators: Hourly MACD – The MACD is now losing pace in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for BTC/USD is now below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $70,000, followed by $69,200. Major Resistance Levels – $71,200 and $71,650.