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Bitcoin reached a one-month high of $71,800, approaching previous resistance near $72,000
Rally driven by increased demand for haven assets amid escalating Middle East conflict
Gold and silver also saw significant gains, indicating a broader risk-off sentiment shift
Altcoins, particularly lower-market-cap tokens like KITE, AERO, and TAO, outperformed majors with double-digit gains.
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Bitcoin surged to $71,800, its highest level in a month, as investors sought haven assets due to escalating Middle East tensions and renewed strength in altcoins.
Bitcoin (BTC) rallied to $71,800, surpassing levels seen since early February and moving against the risk-off sentiment affecting U.S. equities. This surge occurred as traditional safe-haven assets also saw gains: gold increased by 1.8% and silver by 5.3% since midnight UTC. Bitcoin's own rise was 4.8% in the same period.
The increased demand for haven assets comes amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East, with reports of Israel striking security headquarters in Iran and Iran attacking U.S. sites in Dubai and Qatar. Equities, in contrast, showed minimal change.
Global crypto futures open interest (OI) rose by 8% to nearly $103 billion in the past 24 hours, accompanied by an increase in trading volume. This suggests a growing commitment to holding positions rather than frequent trading, lending credibility to the price bounce.
Open interest in futures for the top 10 tokens increased, with DOGE showing a 10% rise. Perpetual funding rates and cumulative volume delta for major cryptocurrencies like bitcoin and ether are positive, indicating building buying pressure and a potential price recovery.
Bitcoin and ether's 30-day implied volatility indexes remain stable, suggesting no market panic. However, on Deribit, BTC and ETH puts are still priced higher than calls, indicating lingering downside concerns. The most traded option in the last 24 hours was a $125,000 strike call expiring end-March, which Deribit noted primarily represents the closing of short positions rather than new bullish bets.
Flows on the block showed demand for bitcoin call spreads and call ratio spreads, signaling moderate bullish sentiment. For ETH, traders were active in both call and put spreads.
The altcoin market is showing signs of recovery after approximately a month of consolidation. Ether (ETH) increased by 5% since midnight UTC, with consistent daily trading volume of $25 billion.
Lower-liquidity, lower-market-cap tokens outperformed major cryptocurrencies, with KITE, AERO, and TAO experiencing double-digit gains in the past 24 hours. PUMP and DCR also rallied by around 6%.
The crypto Fear and Greed index has improved from multi-year lows of 5/100 in February to 19/100, indicating a growing sense of optimism in the broader crypto market.
The CoinDesk Computing Select Index (CPUS) was the top performer over the last 24 hours, up 7%, while the BTC-weighted CoinDesk 20 (CD20) rose by approximately 5%.
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Bitcoin reached a one-month high, surpassing $71,000, driven by geopolitical stability hopes and potential US regulatory clarity. The Clarity Act, aimed at legalizing stablecoins, is speculated to be nearing passage, potentially benefiting altcoins. Bitcoin's oversold condition prior to recent geopolitical events has likely revived investor interest, including institutional inflows into spot ETFs. Traders anticipate continued volatility, especially if the Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted, impacting oil prices.
Morgan Stanley filed a prospectus for a proposed Bitcoin Trust ETF. BNY Mellon and Coinbase Custody will provide custody services for the ETF. The ETF will directly hold Bitcoin and use CoinDesk Bitcoin Benchmark for NAV calculation. Custody insurance exists but may not cover all potential losses.
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.
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.
Bitcoin price surpassed $71,000, marking a 6% increase in 24 hours. Bitcoin demonstrated resilience to Middle East conflict, outperforming gold. Major cryptocurrencies including ETH, XRP, and SOL followed BTC's upward trend. The CoinDesk 20 Index rose over 5%, indicating broad market strength.
CFTC eyes April approval for bringing true perpetual futures onshore to the US. Potential approval could shift significant derivatives volume from offshore to US-regulated venues. Onshore perps aim to improve US price discovery, risk management, and reduce counterparty concentration. Broader scenario suggests US derivatives volume could reach $8.5-12.8 billion daily if scalability is achieved.
XRP Ledger payment volume decreased by 70% after a 400% surge. The decline is attributed to normalization after a spike in large internal transfers, not network weakness. XRP price is consolidating around $1.40, showing cautious stabilization. Recovery above $1.45-$1.50 resistance is key for further upside.
NEAR Protocol price has risen 18% in 24 hours, completing the cup formation of a cup and handle pattern. A breakout above $1.44 could trigger a 75% rally towards $2.11-$2.53, but shorts are increasing. Derivatives data shows open interest surged to $174 million with a negative funding rate, indicating bearish sentiment among leverage traders. Hidden bearish divergence on RSI suggests potential weakness or a pullback, contrasting with the bullish chart pattern.
Iranians moved $10.3M in Bitcoin from exchanges to self-custody wallets amid geopolitical stress. Bitcoin price surged nearly 7% in 24 hours and 9% in 7 days, outperforming traditional markets. Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $1.45B in net inflows over five trading days ending March 2, with another $225M on March 3. Taker Buy Sell Ratio on Binance reached 1.18, indicating stronger buy-side pressure in derivatives markets.
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Kraken's banking unit secured Federal Reserve master account access. This grants direct access to the Fed's core payment systems. The account has limitations, similar to the Fed's 'skinny' master account proposal. This move improves fiat deposit and withdrawal efficiency for digital asset markets.
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Kraken Financial is the first crypto firm to obtain a Federal Reserve master account. Direct access to Fedwire allows for dollar settlements without intermediary banks. This integration enhances Kraken's institutional credibility and transaction efficiency. The development signifies a step towards integrating digital assets with traditional finance.
Kraken is the first crypto firm to gain direct access to Federal Reserve payment rails. This integration allows for direct fiat settlement, reducing reliance on intermediary banks. The move signifies a structural shift towards deeper integration between crypto and traditional finance. This precedent could influence regulatory approaches and pave the way for other crypto platforms.
Bitcoin price jumped over 5% to around $72,000 on Wednesday. Technical analysis suggests a symmetrical triangle breakout could target $80,000 in March. An unfilled CME futures gap exists between $79,660 and $81,210, acting as a potential magnet. Polymarket odds show increased conviction for Bitcoin reaching $80,000 in March.
Bitcoin surpassed $71,000, triggering $433 million in liquidations. Rally driven by positioning resets, lower post-halving supply elasticity, and improving liquidity expectations. Geopolitical escalation could reverse gains; containment may fuel further upside. Analysts suggest sustainability hinges on liquidity and geopolitical risks, with mixed outlooks on continued upside.
Tether Investments made a $1.5 billion investment in Eight Sleep. The investment aims to advance AI-driven health technology and sleep optimization. Tether's QVAC architecture will be integrated into Eight Sleep products.
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.
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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