Bitcoin crossed $69,000 USD, amid Trump’s war easing statement. ETF inflow flips to green after 4 consecutive red candles Ethereum, Solana, LINK, Cardano, XRP. Follow the trail with a 3% to 5% Surge in 24h The US-Iran war is now at rest, as Trump announces a temporary pause on attacks on Iranian energy infrastructure. Iran, …
A significant portion of the losses came from an exploit on Resolv Labs, which lost $25 million worth of USR stablecoins.
The bill mandates that digital asset platforms and tokenized custody platforms hold an Australian Financial Services Licence.
The listing makes CoinShares the latest crypto firm to go public and follows similar moves by BitGo, Circle, Bullish, and Gemini in recent years.
On Mar. 30, Google Quantum AI published a 57-page whitepaper coauthored with Justin Drake of the Ethereum Foundation and Dan Boneh of Stanford. The paper demonstrates that breaking the 256-bit elliptic-curve discrete logarithm problem, the cryptographic foundation underlying most blockchain transactions, requires roughly 500,000 physical qubits, a 20-fold reduction from prior estimates. That compression means […]
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As we approach the end of 2026’s first quarter, a crypto market watcher has shared a bearish outlook for XRP, warning that the altcoin’s correction may not be over yet, and it risks a deeper pullback in the next few months. Related Reading: Bitcoin ‘Absolute Bottom’ Next? Analyst Says BTC’s Final Shakeout Is Near XRP Risks 60% Correction In Second Quarter On Tuesday, XRP continued to move sideways, hovering between $1.30 and $1.35 for the fifth consecutive day. The cryptocurrency has been trading between two crucial levels, $1.21 and $1.55, for nearly two months. Markey observer More Crypto Online highlighted that since the early February correction, there hasn’t been any major price action, as the altcoin has been unable to break out of its local range. However, he noted that XRP has held the lower boundary of this key range, despite market volatility, adding that it is a crucial support zone and decision area for the cryptocurrency. According to the analysis, the next significant move will define the structure and “determine whether a more bullish scenario remains valid or a deeper correction unfolds.” He explained that XRP’s current structure suggests a more bearish scenario is likely short- to mid-term, with a “more complex ABC structure” potentially unfolding unless the market “really starts an impulse rally.” In this scenario, the cryptocurrency may bounce into a crucial resistance area, between $1.76 and $2.86, for its B wave in the coming weeks before the price continues to retrace to lower levels for Wave C. This key resistance area requires close attention, the analyst asserted, as there is a possibility of a bounce into it if the February lows hold. He concluded that “If it’s a corrective move up, which currently would be the expectation, (…) in Q2 we may see a bit of a bounce, (…) and then maybe in late Q2 or early Q3, we could see that C wave down.” Per the chart, this correction could situate XRP’s bottom between the $0.98 and $0.48 levels, which would represent a 30% to 60% pullback from the current levels. Early Q2 Relief Rally Coming? Meanwhile, Chard Nerd shared a similar outlook, affirming that XRP may rally to $1.80-$2.00 in the coming months. The analyst has explained that the altcoin could see a relief rally between April and May, which could mark a very critical inflection point, based on its previous performances. Notably, after peaking in previous cycles, the altcoin has fallen to retest the 200-week Exponential Moving Average (EMA), before seeing a relief rally toward the 20 and 50 EMAs. This has been followed by a rejection and a drop to its bear market lows. Related Reading: Crypto CEO Sounds Warning: If Bitcoin Price Falls Below This Level, The Bear Market Will Worsen The market observer shared that he had expected the relief rally to occur sooner, but noted that the cryptocurrency has been consolidating around its 200 EMA for weeks. This could signal that the retest of this indicator may last longer than in the previous cycle and that the 20 and 50 EMA retests could unfold later. “XRP is hovering around the 200-week EMA. There have been major relief rallies we’ve seen in the past, which means we could get that, but it likely will be followed by another low later in the year (…) between that $0.90 to $0.70 region. (…) This is where we’re trying to get to before continued expansion,” he concluded. Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com
Institutional liquidity provider B2C2 will now route and settle large-scale stablecoin transactions for its institutional clients on Solana.
US spot Bitcoin ETFs ended Q1 in the red, with about $500 million of net outflows despite March inflows, as sentiment remained weak amid geopolitical tensions.
In March 2026, the crypto sector faced 20 major hacks totaling $52 million, nearly double February’s $26.5 million. The largest attack targeted ResolvLabs’ $USR, where an AWS KMS breach allowed an “infinite mint” of 80 million tokens, draining around $25 million and triggering bad debt across platforms like MorphoBlue, Euler, and Fluid. Other notable losses …
Australia has introduced its first cryptocurrency law, requiring crypto exchanges and custodians to obtain Australian Financial Services licences (AFSL) and operate under oversight by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission. The law brings digital asset platforms into the country’s established financial services regulatory framework, aligning crypto businesses with traditional finance rules. It also introduces clear …
The perpetual preferred yield holds at 11.5% for April as the 30-day volume weighted average price stabilizes near $100.
The long delay around the CLARITY Act is finally easing. On March 20, Senators Thom Tillis and Angela Alsobrooks said a deal has been reached with White House support on stablecoin rules. The agreement bans earning passive yield on dollar-backed stablecoins but still allows rewards tied to actual use, like payments and transfers. With that …
Ethereum is holding around $2,000. The level looks like support. The data beneath it suggests the market is not yet being compensated for the risk of being here. A CryptoQuant report tracking risk-adjusted performance on Binance has identified a reading that holders should not dismiss: Ethereum’s Sharpe-like ratio currently stands at approximately -0.0012, while the 30-day average return has turned negative at -0.00039. Both figures are small. Neither is insignificant. Together they describe a market in which the risk of holding ETH is currently exceeding the return it is generating — the precise condition that precedes either a capitulation or a reset. The message the data is sending is specific. At $2,000, Ethereum is not in freefall. It is in a phase where price stability is masking a deterioration in the quality of the risk-reward equation beneath the surface. The asset is not rewarding its holders. It is testing their patience. Related Reading: Binance Inflows Suggest Money Is Starting to Move Back Into Crypto – Find Out What Changed That distinction matters more than the price level itself. A market that stabilizes while its risk-adjusted returns remain negative is not recovering. It is consolidating the conditions for its next move — and the data does not yet indicate which direction that move will be. Stability at $2,000 Is Not the Same as Strength at $2,000 The report draws a distinction that the price chart alone cannot make. Ethereum holding around $2,000 looks like resilience from the outside. The risk-adjusted data describes something more complicated: a market in which price has stabilized but returns have not recovered, leaving holders exposed to risk that their positions are not compensating them for. The Sharpe-like ratio is the instrument that makes that gap visible. Above zero, it signals that returns are outpacing risk — the condition that defines a healthy, rewarding market environment. Below zero, as it is now at -0.0012, it signals the opposite: risk is running ahead of return, and the market is effectively charging its participants for the privilege of staying in it. Combined with a 30-day average return of -0.00039, the picture is consistent. Ethereum is not punishing holders with sharp losses. It is quietly eroding the case for being here. Related Reading: XRP Holders Are Pulling Coins Off Exchanges – History Points To A Strong Move The report identifies what this phase typically represents. Reduced speculative activity, weaker liquidity flows, and sideways price action within a stable range are the hallmarks of a transitional period — the market moving laterally before committing to a direction. That direction is what the data cannot yet provide. What it can confirm is that the transition is not over, and that a $2,000 holding is a necessary condition for recovery, not evidence that recovery has begun. Ethereum Struggles Below Key Averages as Range Tightens Ethereum is trading near the $2,000 level, stabilizing after a sharp breakdown that defined February’s price action. The chart shows a clear loss of structure from the $3,000 region, followed by a violent selloff and a transition into a tight consolidation range between roughly $1,850 and $2,200. From a trend perspective, ETH remains weak. Price is still trading below the 50-day and 100-day moving averages, both trending downward, signaling persistent bearish momentum. The 200-day moving average, positioned near the $3,000 region, continues to act as a distant macro resistance, reinforcing the broader downtrend. Related Reading: An XRP Key Indicator Just Flipped Bullish — and Most Traders Are Not Watching It Recent attempts to reclaim higher levels have failed. The bounce toward the $2,300 area was rejected, confirming that sellers are still active on rallies. At the same time, the repeated defense of the $1,850–$1,900 zone suggests that buyers are absorbing supply at lower levels, preventing further breakdown. Volume provides additional context. The largest spike occurred during the selloff, indicating capitulation or forced liquidations. Since then, activity has normalized, pointing to a market in rebalancing mode rather than expansion. Structurally, Ethereum is compressing. A break above $2,200 is needed to shift momentum, while losing $1,850 would likely trigger another leg down. Featured image from ChatGPT, chart from TradingView.com
Bitget Wallet has partnered with XRP Ledger to advance real-world crypto payments. The integration enables mainnet transactions and cross-chain swaps for XRP, RLUSD, and other assets, alongside upcoming on/off-ramp support for RLUSD. XRPL, purpose-built for payments, offers near-instant transfers at minimal cost. Bitget Wallet also plans to introduce crypto cards, QR payments, and bank transfers. …
US juries indicted 10 executives and employees at Gotbit, Vortex, Antier, and Contrarian for allegedly conducting wash trading.
Bitcoin has recently rebounded, closing its first positive month after five consecutive monthly declines, a key psychological milestone for traders. However, the recovery has not been smooth. BTC Price action remains volatile and uneven; the current structure is non-linear, marked by alternating upward and downward moves. While sentiment has slightly improved, the market is still …
Exchanges and custody platforms must obtain financial services licenses within six months under the new framework.
Malta has warned that the European Union’s plan to centralize cryptocurrency oversight under the European Securities and Markets Authority could drive crypto firms to relocate to the United States, the United Arab Emirates, and Asia. As the first European country to pass crypto-specific legislation, Malta argues that national-level regulation encourages innovation, while centralizing control in …
A major crackdown on crypto market manipulation has led U.S. authorities to charge ten foreign nationals linked to multiple market-making firms. The U.S. Department of Justice said the group used wash trading and pump-and-dump schemes to inflate crypto prices before selling to investors at higher levels. The operation also resulted in arrests, guilty pleas, and …
One analyst has opened up about the recent SEC and CFTC joint classification. In the newly released framework, regulators classified 16 tokens, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana, and even the surprise pick Shiba Inu, as digital commodities. According to VirtualBacon, the idea of including SHIB was simple: these tokens usually power blockchains using systems like …
Arizona’s legislature has advanced two significant crypto bills from the House Rules Committee to a full House vote. SB1042 would allow the state to invest up to 10% of certain public funds in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, while SB1649 proposes creating a Digital Assets Reserve Fund to manage digital assets under state oversight. Meanwhile, the New …
Ethereum price is stabilizing at a critical level, with buyers consistently stepping in near $2,000. While the coin remains capped below a major resistance zone, underlying demand is beginning to strengthen, suggesting the current range may not hold for long. With price compressing just below resistance and downside holding firm, Ethereum is entering a phase …
A new analysis released by CryptoQuant, written by contributor CryptoMe, suggests that Bitcoin (BTC) may still have room to fall this year, and that the collapse could give the ideal purchasing opportunity for long-term investors. Bitcoin Bottom At $54,000? In a Monday report, CryptoMe highlighted the cryptocurrency’s Realized Price indicator as a key reference point and argued that periods when spot prices dip at or below that level have historically been attractive accumulation zones. The Bitcoin Realized Price is, in simple terms, the market’s average cost basis: the price paid for all coins in circulation weighted by when they last moved. Notably, this Bitcoin metric has frequently acted as meaningful support during past bear markets. Related Reading: XRP Price Alert: Expert Predicts $0.80 On Bitcoin’s Potential Retreat To $60,000 When Bitcoin spot prices drop below the Realized Price indicator, the analyst says, the market is often in a state of capitulation — characterized by negative news, extreme fear, and pervasive pessimism. Bitcoin’s Realized Price sits at roughly $54,000, compared with a market price near $67,000 at the time of writing— a gap of about 19.4% between these levels. CryptoMe argues that if the cryptocurrency were to fall to the Realized Price or below, that area would be a potential market bottom in the current bear cycle, and an optimal zone for spot purchases and step‑by‑step accumulation. Prepare For Drawdowns CryptoMe also reminded investors of two important caveats. First, historical episodes show that when Bitcoin does move beneath the Realized Price, it can remain there for widely varying lengths of time — from as few as seven days to as long as 301 days. The analyst warned prospective buyers at these levels to be prepared for a potentially extended period of underperformance before prices recover. Related Reading: US Labor Department Eyes 401(k) Crypto Access, Bitcoin Considered In New Rule Second, a drop below the Realized Price indicator does not imply a fixed floor: CryptoMe asserts that the broader crypto market may fall further, and investors must be ready for deeper drawdowns. Despite those warnings, the analyst concluded on a bullish note: “Below $54,000, Bitcoin is cheap compared to the market average, and it is a perfect place to make gradual accumulation and collect Bitcoin.” After failing to break through the key resistance level of $76,000 last week, Bitcoin has dropped by almost 12% to its current trading price. This surge in volatility has been linked to increased Middle Eastern tensions and rising oil prices, which have caused investors to withdraw their funds from riskier assets. As a result, Ethereum (ETH), XRP, and Solana (SOL) have all followed Bitcoin’s price movement, falling to crucial support levels. Featured image from OpenArt, chart from TradingView.com
Analysts said long-term conviction in bitcoin is still intact, noting that the decline is more cyclical than fundamental.
Pi Network has announced a major technical update. The team confirmed that “Pi Testnet now has an RPC server,” a change that allows developers to connect directly to the Pi blockchain. This step is important because it brings the network closer to testing and launching smart contracts. It also opens the door for building more …
A shallower Bitcoin trench than previous cycles "indicates a maturing market with reduced volatility and stronger institutional confidence," said Nick Ruck, director of LVRG Research.
Block cut 4,000 of its staff in February as part of its AI-driven pivot. A new post by Block's Jack Dorsey has shed light on how the company and others might operate in the future.
On-chain analytics firm Glassnode has revealed how the smaller Bitcoin investor cohorts shifted toward distribution in the recent rally. Bitcoin Accumulation Trend Score Shows Selling From Small Entities In a new post on X, Glassnode has talked about the recent trend in the Bitcoin Accumulation Trend Score. This on-chain indicator basically tells us about whether BTC investors are accumulating or distributing right now. The metric accounts for two factors when calculating its value: the 30-day balance changes happening in the wallets of the investors and the size of those wallets. The latter factor means that larger entities have a higher weightage in the score. Related Reading: Dogecoin Still Trapped In Triangle—29% Move Brewing? When the value of the indicator is greater than 0.5, it means the investors are in a phase of accumulation. The closer is the metric to 1, the stronger is this behavior. On the other hand, the Accumulation Trend Score being under 0.5 suggests distribution is dominant, with the strongest selling occurring at the zero mark. In the context of the current topic, the Accumulation Trend Score of the collective network isn’t of interest, but rather the Wallet Size version, which showcases the behavior of the various investor cohorts divided based on balance size. Below is the chart shared by Glassnode that shows the trend in the Bitcoin Accumulation Trend Score by Wallet Size over the last few months. From the graph, it’s visible that the Bitcoin Accumulation Trend Score took on a shade of blue for some of the groups during February, suggesting investors of various sizes were accumulating. In March, however, distribution has become dominant, with holders across the board participating in no or little accumulation. Two cohorts in particular stand out for their behavior: the below 1 BTC and 1 to 10 BTC ones. These groups, which correspond to the smallest of investors in the market, took to heavy distribution at the start of March, with the Accumulation Trend Score hitting close to zero. From the chart, it’s visible that BTC’s surge toward $76,000 was met with continued selling from these groups, suggesting that the retail hands were exiting alongside the recovery. Recently, BTC’s recovery has retraced, but behavior among the below 1 BTC and 1 to 10 BTC cohorts hasn’t changed. That said, the 1,000 to 10,000 BTC group has seen the metric just edge past the neutral zone, a sign that the whales are participating in some accumulation. Related Reading: OG Bitcoin On-Chain Models Could Hint At $46,000-$54,000 Floor: Analyst On the whole, though, Bitcoin holder behavior remains largely that of distribution. “Broad-based accumulation across wallet sizes remains absent, limiting the sustainability of upward moves,” noted the analytics firm. BTC Price Bitcoin has stayed down since its latest plunge as its price has continued to trade around $66,700. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView.com
The so-called quantum-resistant coins rally as traders switch to potential long-term security.
On April 1, 2013, Bitcoin traded above $100 for the first time, a major milestone in its early market journey. Just four years earlier, Bitcoin had little to no monetary value. The surge past $100 came during a period of rising global financial stress, including the Cyprus banking crisis, which increased demand for alternatives to …