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Bitcoin price surged past $71,000, a 5% increase adding $70 billion market cap
Ethereum price crossed $2,050, a 5.6% increase adding $14 billion market cap
Total crypto market cap expanded by $100 billion in five hours
Nearly $110 million in short positions were liquidated due to bullish momentum.
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The cryptocurrency market experienced a significant resurgence, with Bitcoin surpassing $71,000 and Ethereum crossing $2,050. This surge led to a rapid market rally, with Bitcoin increasing by 5% and adding approximately $70 billion to its market capitalization. Ethereum saw a 5.6% climb, gaining $14 billion. Within a five-hour period, the total cryptocurrency market capitalization expanded by roughly $100 billion. This sharp upward movement also resulted in substantial liquidations, eliminating nearly $110 million in short positions as bullish sentiment dominated the market.
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Bitcoin price surged above $71,000 driven by five consecutive days of spot Bitcoin ETF inflows. Binance buy-to-sell ratio reached 1.18, the highest this year, indicating strong buying pressure. Trading volumes exceeded $1 billion per hour, supporting Bitcoin's upward price movement. Continued inflows and buying pressure suggest potential for further short-term gains.
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Kraken Financial is the first crypto company to receive a master account from the US Federal Reserve. This grants Kraken direct access to the Fed's payment systems, moving money on the same rails as banks. The approval signifies a potentially softer regulatory tone from the Fed towards the crypto industry. Kraken's banking unit does not receive full banking privileges like interest on reserves.

Nobitex, Iran's largest crypto exchange, showed no signs of user-driven capital flight post-strike. TRM Labs attributes spike in Nobitex wallet activity to routine liquidity management, not panic withdrawals. Chainalysis reported $10.3 million in digital assets left Iranian exchanges between Feb. 28 and March 2. Hourly outflows from Iranian exchanges briefly surged over 873% higher than the 2026 average.

Kraken's banking arm, Kraken Financial, has secured direct access to the Federal Reserve's master account. This grants Kraken direct access to Fedwire, a major interbank payment network, bypassing partner banks. The approval allows for potentially faster deposits and withdrawals for large traders and institutional clients. Access is limited; Kraken will not earn interest on reserves or access the Fed's emergency lending.
Bitcoin surged past $71,000 driven by a short squeeze and easing geopolitical tensions. Over $320 million in leveraged short positions were liquidated, accelerating BTC's rally. Ethereum, Solana, and XRP also saw significant gains as risk appetite returned. Analysts target $75,000 for BTC if oil prices remain stable below $85.

MARA Holdings authorized balance-sheet sales of its entire 53,822 BTC treasury, reversing its prior HODL policy. The shift is driven by funding AI data center infrastructure and covering operational costs amid tighter post-halving margins. This move signals a potential structural shift in how public miners manage their Bitcoin treasuries, treating them as working capital. The potential for significant miner BTC sales creates an overhang, especially with thin market liquidity and fragile sentiment.

FATF warns stablecoins are increasingly used for sanctions evasion. P2P stablecoin transfers via self-custody wallets can bypass AML checks. FATF urges countries to assess risks and apply proportionate safeguards for stablecoins.

FATF identifies P2P stablecoin transfers via self-custody wallets as a key vulnerability for AML oversight. Stablecoins accounted for 84% of illicit transaction volume in 2025, according to Chainalysis. FATF urges countries to assess risks and apply proportionate safeguards for stablecoin arrangements. Illicit activity remains a small share of total on-chain volume, less than 1%.

Nasdaq MRX filed with SEC for cash-settled binary options on Nasdaq-100 Index. These 'yes/no' contracts will be priced from $0.01 to $1, focusing on financial outcomes. The move signifies traditional finance exploring prediction market-style products. Nasdaq plans to potentially list these options on NOM and PHLX exchanges as well.

Strategy's STRC stock saw $198.7 million in trading volume, a significant increase from its 30-day average of $123.3 million. Approximately 1,000 BTC were purchased on Tuesday, with an additional estimated 763 BTC acquired on Monday, totaling 1,762 BTC over two days. The STRC issuance program is activated when trading volume exceeds its $100 par value, with 40% of volume above this threshold estimated for BTC purchases. Strategy raised the dividend rate on STRC to 11.5%, the seventh increase since its debut.
Shiba Inu price testing historic $0.0000050 support zone, last seen in June 2023. SHIB trading at $0.00000559, up 5.63% in 24 hours after testing yearly low. Macro uncertainty and geopolitical tensions are weighing on broader crypto market sentiment. Bitcoin shows relative strength, trading around $71,649, potentially supporting altcoin recovery.
Bitcoin liquidity clusters identified at $69K-$70K and $62K levels. Price action shows consolidation within a tight range, awaiting a breakout catalyst. Daily chart indicates a breakout and retest from a triangle pattern, with $70K as a key resistance. Potential for a short squeeze if price moves above the $69K-$70K liquidity zone.

XRP breaks above daily Bollinger Band midpoint, targeting $1.50 and potentially $1.92. Bitcoin recovers above $71,000, driven by over $250 million in short liquidations in the last 24 hours. Cardano whales redistributed 230 million ADA, with the price showing a 4% rebound. The Federal Reserve Beige Book release is a key event to watch for monetary policy sentiment.
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