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Last week marked a significant turnaround for the digital asset market, as crypto funds experienced inflows totaling $1 billion. This inflow reverses a trend of five consecutive weeks of outflows, during which the market saw a cumulative loss of $4 billion.
The resurgence in investor interest was primarily driven by Bitcoin products, which attracted $881 million. Despite this positive trend, the presence of $3.7 million in short Bitcoin products indicates a divided market sentiment among investors.
According to James Butterfill, head of research at CoinShares, the shift in sentiment is difficult to attribute to a single catalyst. However, he noted that a combination of prior price weakness, a break below key technical levels, and renewed accumulation by large Bitcoin holders likely contributed to the reversal. Client discussions have reportedly shifted from reducing exposure to identifying entry points.
Bitcoin (BTC) was trading at approximately $69,655 at the time of reporting, having gained nearly 4% in the preceding 24 hours and over 5% in the last week. While this represents a recovery, BTC remains down approximately 45% from its all-time high of $126,080 reached on October 6, 2025.
Ethereum (ETH) funds saw inflows of nearly $117 million, while Solana (SOL) ETFs added about $54 million. XRP products also experienced a modest gain, amassing just under $2 million in investments.
Looking ahead, market participants are closely monitoring macroeconomic indicators. The upcoming Bureau of Labor Statistics report on Friday, March 6, detailing February's employment figures, is a key focus. Deutsche Bank economists forecast an unemployment rate of 4.3%, though they acknowledge elevated risks in both directions for this estimate. Attention will also be on potential revisions to January's data, particularly concerning unemployment rates across different demographic groups, with a continued focus on entry-level hiring.
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Experts assess Iran's Bitcoin mining share as minimal (below 1%), suggesting geopolitical conflict will not materially impact global hashrate or network security. While Iranian crypto outflows surged 700% post-airstrikes, the market impact is deemed limited due to Iran's small mining footprint.
Bitcoin surged to a two-week high near $70,000, recovering from weekend lows. The price action correlated with a broader market recovery in risk assets, driven by geopolitical developments and a shift in market sentiment regarding regional stability.
UK politicians are increasingly calling for a ban on cryptocurrency political donations due to concerns over foreign interference and illicit finance. Advocacy groups and parliamentary committees support stricter regulations or outright bans, citing the opaque nature of crypto assets. Reform UK remains the primary party accepting crypto donations.
BitMine Immersion Technologies acquired $103 million in ETH last week, increasing its total holdings to 3.71% of circulating supply despite significant unrealized losses. The company is also staking over 3 million ETH, anticipating substantial staking revenue growth with its upcoming MAVAN network.
Strategy purchased $200 million in Bitcoin, increasing its total holdings to approximately 720,750 BTC. The company also raised its STRC monthly dividend to 11.5% to fund operations and Bitcoin acquisitions without diluting common shareholders.
Bitcoin surged over 6% to near $70k during U.S. market open, driven by U.S. hours liquidity and institutional flows via ETFs and CME futures, not liquidations. A sustained CME premium above 1% suggests ongoing institutional demand, while oil price volatility and ETF inflows remain key factors to watch.
XRP spot ETFs saw $58M in net inflows in February, marking four consecutive months of positive accumulation and a cumulative total of $1.24B. This sustained institutional demand highlights confidence in XRP as a strategic asset, even amidst market volatility.
Dogecoin ETFs have seen zero net inflows since February 3rd, with low trading volumes reflecting a lack of investor interest. This follows a period of price decline for DOGE, which has struggled to maintain momentum after an early year rally.
XRP ETF inflows dropped 45% to $1.9M last week, but year-to-date inflows remain strong at $153M, second only to Solana. The US continues to dominate crypto ETF demand, accounting for the vast majority of recent inflows.
Macroeconomist Henrik Zeberg forecasts Bitcoin to reach $110,000-$120,000 by March 2026, driven by a risk-on macro environment, sustained ETF inflows, and institutional adoption. He assigns a 25% probability to an overshoot towards $140,000-$150,000. The outlook also includes bullish targets for ETH ($10k-$12k) and SOL ($350-$500).
Binance open interest has dropped 25% as traders deleverage due to macro and geopolitical risks, with leverage ratios falling below 0.15. Bitcoin shows resilience near $69,000 despite a cautious derivatives market, while spot ETFs see significant inflows.
South Korea is overhauling its management of seized cryptocurrencies following security failures, including a 22 BTC loss and a $4.8 million theft due to a data leak. This reform includes a nationwide audit and stricter controls, alongside broader regulatory advancements integrating crypto into the formal financial system.
Turkey's ruling party proposed a 10% income tax on crypto gains and income, with the president able to adjust the rate between 0-20%. This follows significant crypto adoption in Turkey driven by economic conditions, with transaction volumes reaching $200 billion in a recent 12-month period.
Bitcoin initially acted as a risk asset during US-Iran tensions, but historical data and new ETF structures suggest potential for a rebound if oil prices stabilize. BlackRock analysis shows Bitcoin historically outperforms gold and equities 60 days post-shock, with outcomes dependent on oil price trajectory and inflation fears.
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Bitcoin shows resilience above $63,000, but analysts advise patience for market bottoms. Key cryptocurrencies like BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, BCH, and ADA are at critical technical levels, with potential for range-bound trading or further downside if key support fails.
Shibarium, the Shiba Inu layer-2 network, is experiencing wallet and explorer connectivity issues. The team attributes these problems to user-side RPC settings and explorer indexing delays, assuring users that assets remain secure and network operations are stable. Users are advised to clear wallet cache and re-add the network.
Vitalik Buterin has proposed new mechanisms like FOCIL and transaction encryption to combat centralization in Ethereum's block building and mitigate "toxic MEV." These efforts aim to prevent censorship and unfair profit extraction by dominant builders as Ethereum scales.
Northern Trust Asset Management has launched a tokenized share class for its Treasury Instruments Portfolio, marking its entry into the digital assets market. This move expands the tokenized U.S. Treasurys market, which now holds nearly $11 billion in assets on public blockchains.
Solana's daily transactions hit 108.8 million, significantly outpacing rivals and reaching a 7-month high, indicating strong network adoption. Despite this, net inflows have halved since September, and SOL faces technical resistance around the 50-day SMA, suggesting a volatile outlook.
Ripple Prime, formerly Hidden Road, is now live on the DTCC's NSCC directory, paving the way to move institutional post-trade volume to the XRP Ledger. This integration follows Ripple's $1.25 billion acquisition of Hidden Road and aims to leverage XRPL's efficiency for traditional finance.
Bitcoin reclaimed $69K driven by significant institutional buying, with MicroStrategy and ProCap Financial increasing their BTC holdings. Analysts suggest potential upside to $79K if resistance breaks, while a dip to $65K is possible if support fails.
Bitcoin rallied to $70K as short-term holder selling pressure decreased to a two-week low amid geopolitical tensions. BTC futures open interest has declined 25%, indicating deleveraging, while spot markets show aggressive bidding. Attention is now on the $71,500 liquidity band.
Palantir (PLTR) stock surged over 6% driven by increased demand for its AI and defense analytics amid heightened geopolitical tensions. The company's dual role as a defense contractor and AI innovator positions it to benefit from potential increases in government spending and defense contracts.
Bitcoin governance is facing a critical juncture with the mining of a block supporting BIP-110, a proposal to restrict non-monetary data. Critics warn of potential blockchain splits and a violation of neutrality principles, while proponents aim to preserve Bitcoin's monetary infrastructure.
Bitcoin price has recovered above $70,000, supported by increased derivatives volume and open interest. Short-term holders show reduced selling pressure, and key weekly support at $65,000 is holding, suggesting potential for further upside towards $75,000-$80,000.
HyperLiquid's HYPE token has gained 23.9% YTD, outperforming BTC and ETH, as its derivatives exchange volume exceeds $200B/month. The platform's non-custodial model and 24/7 trading, including synthetic equities, attract retail traders in bear markets. Despite a past governance controversy, the vault TVL has recovered to $380M.
Shiba Inu (SHIB) is testing a critical support level around $0.00000565 amidst a bearish weekly chart structure. A breakdown below this zone could lead to a significant drop towards $0.00000138, indicating potential downside risk.
JPMorgan forecasts a U.S. crypto market recovery in H2 2026 if the Clarity Act is approved by mid-year. The bill aims to end 'regulation by enforcement' and clarify SEC-CFTC jurisdiction, potentially easing compliance and boosting institutional access.
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