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38% of altcoins are near all-time lows, surpassing the post-FTX crash levels
Altcoin social media mentions and Google search volume have dropped to two-year and yearly lows respectively
Liquidity is draining from altcoins into equities and commodities, with daily trading volumes significantly reduced
Analysts suggest oversupply of tokens and BTC ETF launches are contributing factors to altcoin weakness.
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An estimated 38% of altcoins are currently trading near their all-time lows, a situation described as worse than the post-FTX market crash, according to CryptoQuant analyst Darkfost. This indicates an unfavorable market for risk-on assets, with crypto markets being the first to reflect this sentiment. For comparison, this metric previously reached 35% in April 2025 and 37.8% immediately after the FTX collapse, highlighting current investor caution and declining interest in altcoins.
Liquidity is reportedly being diverted from altcoins towards equities and commodities. Daily trading volume for cryptocurrencies, which peaked at over $417 billion on October 10th during a historic market crash, has significantly decreased. In contrast, daily trading volumes in February and March 2026 ranged between $49.4 billion and $268 billion. The current drawdown in altcoins represents the largest regression observed in the current market cycle, though it could present a buying opportunity.
Altcoin mentions on social media platforms have fallen to two-year lows, according to Santiment. Similarly, Google worldwide search volume for the term "altcoins" has dropped to a yearly low of 4 out of 100. This decline in social and search interest suggests altcoins are suffering from a "liquidity drain," where minor sentiment shifts can cause significant sell-offs. Unlike Bitcoin, altcoins lack the same institutional support and the "digital gold" narrative.
Several factors are contributing to the decline in altcoin performance. These include an oversupply of tokens competing for limited investor capital and the launch of Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The ETFs have altered market dynamics by potentially trapping liquidity within traditional financial vehicles. Currently, there are over 36.8 million different crypto tokens listed on CoinMarketCap.
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SEC ends lawsuit against Justin Sun with $10 million settlement Rainberry, one of Sun's companies, will pay the $10 million fine Claims against Sun, Tron Foundation, and BitTorrent Foundation are dropped
ETH derivatives signal professional desks hedging against downside risks due to global instability. ETH options skew indicates persistent skepticism among professional traders. Ethereum network activity and DEX volumes have declined, impacting ETH burn mechanism. Ethereum ecosystem maintains dominant TVL share despite competition from Solana and BNB Chain.
SEC proposes interpretative guidance on federal securities laws for crypto assets. Proposal aims to clarify which tokens are considered securities under SEC purview. Interpretative guidance carries more weight than staff-level statements. Move comes as crypto market structure bill progresses in US Senate.
IRS proposes mandating electronic delivery of tax forms for crypto users. Exchanges may terminate relationships with clients refusing electronic tax form delivery. Proposal prohibits retroactive revocation of consent for electronic forms. Tax compliance is a cited barrier to crypto adoption for US users.
Public Bitcoin miners have sold over 15,000 BTC since October. Sales are driven by tightening margins and debt pressure. This marks a strategic shift from the previous hold strategy. Companies like Cango, Bitdeer, Riot Platforms, and Core Scientific are among those selling.
XRP liquidity on Binance has dropped significantly to 0.097, increasing volatility risk. Shiba Inu burn rate surged 53,954% in 24 hours, coinciding with a 6.35% price increase. Rockefeller Capital Management increased its MicroStrategy (MSTR) stake by 146% to 198,283 shares.
Dogecoin (DOGE) experienced an 8% decline in the last 24 hours, leading losses among top 100 cryptocurrencies. The meme coin category is the only top 20 market cap category in the red over the last 24 hours. Analyst suggests Dogecoin's value relies on the attention economy, not sustainable rallies. DOGE is down 87% from its 2021 all-time high of $0.73.
Shiba Inu futures inflows reached $5.41 million in the last 12 hours. Net futures flows showed a positive 631% surge. SHIB price is up 2.27% in the last 24 hours but down 7.4% weekly. Altcoins remain at historically weak levels with 38% near all-time lows.
PEPE price is consolidating near the $0.0000036 support level. Buyers are defending this key support zone, indicating potential accumulation. An analyst projects a potential 100% upside rally to $0.0000072 if support holds. Technical indicators like RSI and MACD suggest weak momentum and market hesitation.
Shiba Inu exchange reserves hit a record low of 80.9 trillion SHIB. Whales are accumulating SHIB and moving it to cold storage, reducing circulating supply. Shiba Inu burn rate increased by 274% week-to-date. SHIB price increased by 2.56% to $0.00000564, correlating with Bitcoin's rise.
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BlockDAG (BDAG) is now live on Coinstore, BitMart, and Pionex USA with market makers targeting $0.2 and projecting 100x upside. Bitcoin Cash (BCH) faces bearish technicals, trading below key MAs and needing to reclaim $504.60 for upside. Ethereum (ETH) shows a cautious bounce around $2,080 but remains in a descending channel, facing resistance at $2,150. BlockDAG's projected market cap could exceed $1.2 billion, aiming for a top 50 ranking with trading volume forecasts surpassing Kaspa and Solana.
XRP consolidating between rising support and declining 26-day EMA, awaiting breakout. Bitcoin faces key resistance around $74,000-$75,000 after a short-lived rally. Shiba Inu shows signs of stabilization near $0.0000056 support after prolonged downtrend.
Altcoin mentions and social dominance have fallen to a 2-year low, with focus shifting to Bitcoin. Google Trends data shows a sharp decline in altcoin search interest. Santiment suggests that extreme lows in social volume can precede new rallies. Bitcoin experienced a 7.5% rise in 24 hours, with potential for altcoin rotation when BTC stalls.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang indicates the end of major investments in OpenAI and Anthropic. Nvidia's decision avoids taking sides amidst escalating controversies and competition between AI labs. The company previously invested $30 billion in OpenAI and $10 billion in Anthropic. Nvidia aims to maintain neutrality as a GPU supplier to multiple AI companies.
Bitwise donated an additional $233,000 to Bitcoin developers from BITB ETF profits. Total Bitcoin developer donations from Bitwise now exceed $383,000. BITB ETF has attracted approximately $2.2 billion in net inflows since its launch. Traditional finance may adopt on-chain infrastructure faster than previously anticipated.
Rainberry Inc. to pay $10 million civil penalty to settle SEC case SEC dismisses remaining claims against Justin Sun and affiliated entities Settlement resolves unregistered securities and market manipulation allegations Case resolution removes regulatory overhang for Tron founder
BlockDAG (BDAG) trading officially launched on March 5, 2026, on exchanges including Coinstore, BitMart, and Pionex USA. Market makers project BDAG could reach a top 50 market cap rank with potential for 100x growth. Uniswap (UNI) price increased 18% last week, driven by trading volume and a potential fee-burning governance update. Cardano (ADA) shows positive signs with large holders accumulating coins and a strong floor at $0.28, targeting $0.35.
Rainberry Inc. to pay $10 million fine as part of SEC settlement. SEC dismisses all charges against Justin Sun, Tron Foundation, and BitTorrent Foundation. Settlement requires Rainberry to be barred from future securities violations. SEC's case against Sun and Tron, filed in 2023, alleged federal securities law violations.
US banking regulators mandate identical capital treatment for tokenized and traditional securities. Capital requirements will not differ based on whether securities are tokenized or not. This policy applies to securities issued on permissioned or permissionless blockchains. Regulators clarified that tokenized assets can be used as collateral with the same haircuts as traditional securities.
Roblox implements AI to rephrase profanity in real-time chat instead of using hashmarks. The feature aims to maintain conversation readability and enforce community standards. Roblox is also enhancing chat filters to detect evasion tactics like leetspeak. This AI integration follows similar trends in the gaming industry for player behavior moderation.
Bitcoin price surged 7% on March 4, 2026, from $68K to $73.5K. Institutional TWAP orders totaling $790 million and $560 million in ETF inflows fueled the rally. US demand surge indicated by a $61 Coinbase premium, alongside 8,000 BTC withdrawn from exchanges. A $3.5 billion spike in derivatives leverage presents a key risk for potential liquidations.
Short seller Culper Research initiates a bearish position against ETH and BitMine (BMNR). Culper cites Ethereum's December 2025 Fusaka upgrade as impairing ETH tokenomics and reducing validator yields. Report estimates Ethereum fees have dropped approximately 90% post-upgrade. Vitalik Buterin has sold nearly 20,000 ETH this year, adding to the bearish narrative.
BlockDAG (BDAG) trading is live on Coinstore, BitMart, and Pionex USA, with market makers projecting targets of $0.2-$0.5. Aave (AAVE) shows potential for a breakout to $131 driven by whale accumulation and clearing a bullish flag formation. Chainlink (LINK) surged over 14% due to institutional adoption and integrations, with Grayscale's trust holding over $70 million. BlockDAG's DAG architecture supports 10,000 TPS, with projections of a $1.2 billion market cap and outperforming early Solana staking yields.
Illicit crypto addresses received $154 billion in 2025, a 162% year-over-year increase. Sanctioned entities accounted for $104 billion of illicit crypto flows. Iran's IRGC-linked networks moved over $3 billion in Q4 2025 to support proxies and procure equipment. North Korea-backed hackers stole over $2 billion in 2025, a record year for crypto theft.
SEC Chairman Paul Atkins supports the passage of the CLARITY Act for clear digital asset rules. Representative French Hill highlights bipartisan support for the CLARITY Act and GENIUS Act in the House. The CLARITY Act aims to provide a regulatory framework for the US cryptocurrency market. Lobbying efforts from traditional banking and crypto industries are currently delaying legislative progress.
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