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Bitcoin price surpassed $71,000, extending a weekly rally
Total crypto market capitalization approached $2.36 trillion
Ethereum, Solana, and BNB showed significant daily gains
Investor sentiment remains in 'extreme fear' despite price increases.
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Bitcoin surpassed the $71,000 mark on Wednesday, continuing a rally that has boosted the overall cryptocurrency market valuation to approximately $2.36 trillion. This surge is supported by consistent institutional investment and increased risk appetite among major digital assets.
Bitcoin reached around $71,016, marking a significant short-term advance from the $67,000 level. Trading volume increased during this rally, indicating renewed market interest as Bitcoin approached the $70,000 threshold. Technical indicators show strong bullish momentum, with the Relative Strength Index (RSI) exceeding 78, suggesting the asset may be entering overbought territory, while the MACD remains positive.
Major altcoins experienced gains alongside Bitcoin. Ethereum traded near $2,062, up nearly 6% for the day. BNB rose to approximately $649, and Solana climbed to about $89.45, extending its weekly performance to over 8%. XRP also saw moderate gains, trading near $1.39.
Despite the positive price action, investor sentiment remains cautious, as indicated by the Crypto Fear & Greed Index, which is at 19, in the “extreme fear” category. Historically, such readings have preceded market turning points. Average crypto RSI readings near 50 suggest that while Bitcoin has short-term momentum, the broader market is not yet in a widespread overbought condition.
Market participants are closely observing Bitcoin's ability to maintain its momentum above $70,000. A sustained increase could lead to testing the $72,000–$75,000 range, whereas a failure to hold above the breakout zone might result in a consolidation phase. The current combination of strong price momentum and institutional inflows indicates resilient demand for crypto exposure, even as sentiment indicators lag.
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Binance plans to secure five new crypto licenses in Asia during 2026. This expansion will bring Binance's total licensed jurisdictions globally to over 20. The move signifies Binance's continued shift towards a regulation-first strategy. Increased licensing is expected to attract institutional capital and enhance market credibility.
Bitcoin ETFs saw $225.2M net inflows on March 3, led by BlackRock's IBIT with $322.4M. Ethereum ETFs experienced $10.8M net outflows, with Fidelity and Grayscale products seeing withdrawals. Solana ETFs had minimal activity with $0.7M net inflows, while XRP ETFs attracted $7.53M. Overall institutional demand for regulated crypto investment vehicles persists despite cautious sentiment.
Ray Dalio states Bitcoin cannot be compared to gold due to privacy and quantum computing risks. Dalio holds ~1% of his portfolio in Bitcoin for diversification, not conviction. Central banks hold significantly more gold than Bitcoin's representation in reserves. Bitcoin's correlation with high-beta tech stocks disqualifies it as a reserve asset for Dalio.
CFTC to authorize true crypto perpetual futures on U.S. exchanges within one month. Move aims to bring offshore liquidity and trading volume back to domestic exchanges. New framework will support contracts with no expiration date, differing from existing U.S. products. Effort is part of a coordinated interagency initiative called "Project Crypto" with the SEC.
Tether's US stablecoin (USAT) passed its first independent reserve check by Deloitte. Reserves for USAT were $17.6 million against $17.5 million in circulation, a 100.57% backing ratio. Deloitte's attestation is for USAT reserves only, not Tether's broader operations. USAT is positioned as a regulated competitor to USDC in the US institutional market.
Altcoins vs Bitcoin ratio shows historical patterns preceding major altcoin rallies. Social sentiment for altcoins is at extremely low levels, often indicating accumulation phases. A large percentage of altcoins are trading near historical lows, suggesting potential for recovery. Market conditions suggest a potential altseason is forming, with capital rotation from Bitcoin into altcoins possible.
Bitcoin price surged 5% to approach $72,000, reaching its highest level in nearly a month. BTC broke above key trend lines including the 200-week EMA and the previous 2021 all-time high of $69,000. Analysts suggest Bitcoin may be exiting a prolonged accumulation phase, with potential for further upside or a bearish reversal. Geopolitical tensions and oil market concerns are contributing to market volatility, but Bitcoin's strength could signal a return of risk-on sentiment.
ProCap Financial added 450 BTC to its treasury, increasing total holdings to 5,457 BTC. The company also repurchased 782,408 shares, citing a shrinking discount to Net Asset Value (NAV). The buyback strategy is employed due to daily repurchase limits on Bitcoin acquisitions. Bitcoin price shows support around $65,000, with a potential for a significant bounce similar to patterns seen in 2018-2019.
BlackRock withdrew 4,376 BTC ($298 million) and deposited 567 BTC ($38 million) to Coinbase Prime in 12 hours. Net inflow of approximately $260 million (3,810 BTC) observed in BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF wallets. Transactions likely represent operational adjustments or ETF share creation, not outright selling. Bitcoin price shows stabilization around $68,000, with potential for a breakout towards $70,000.
38% of altcoins are trading near all-time lows, a decline deeper than the FTX-era collapse. Cardano (ADA) is down 90.7%, Dogecoin (DOGE) -86.9%, Chainlink (LINK) -82.8%, and Solana (SOL) -70.0% from their ATHs. Bitcoin (BTC) is down 46.4% and Ethereum (ETH) is down 59.2% from their ATHs. Potential regulatory clarity from the CLARITY Act could reshape investor confidence.
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OKX launches USDT-settled perpetual futures for select US equities on March 4, 2026. Contracts will offer leverage from 0.01x to 5x, allowing speculation without direct share ownership. Initial listings include major tech stocks like NVDA, GOOGL, MSFT, AAPL, META, and index trackers QQQ, SPY.
Regulated futures listings on CFTC-designated contract markets are now a prerequisite for new altcoin ETF approvals. SEC's generic listing standards, approved in September 2025, expedite ETF approvals to approximately 75 days after a six-month futures history. XRP serves as a blueprint, demonstrating that ETF eligibility can be achieved through infrastructure maturation and regulated futures, even with ongoing regulatory complexities. Altcoin ETF eligibility windows are projected for Q4 2026, with Aptos, Tezos, Cardano, Chainlink, and Stellar potentially seeing approvals based on recent futures launches.
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.
River price shows a 31% surge, attempting to break key resistance at $20. Pippin price has crashed 38% and faces potential further 50% decline towards $0.12. Liquidity is rotating from large-cap assets to smaller tokens, with rapid rotation within the low-cap segment. River needs to hold above $20 to target $25, while Pippin's bearish technicals suggest further downside.
Bitcoin spot ETFs saw $1.5 billion in inflows over the past five trading days, reversing a record $8.9 billion drawdown. BlackRock's IBIT led the recovery with $882 million in weekly inflows, followed by Fidelity's FBTC and Grayscale's GBTC. Monthly outflows from Bitcoin ETFs have decreased by 94% over four months, signaling a potential trend reversal. Despite recent inflows, the average realized price for ETF holders is $79,000, with Bitcoin trading below $70,000, indicating many institutional buyers are underwater.
Governments including US, China, UK, and Ukraine are accumulating Bitcoin on their balance sheets. This strategic accumulation positions BTC as a hedge against inflation and currency devaluation. Bitcoin's inclusion in state portfolios validates it as a credible financial asset. Nations are diversifying reserves beyond gold and bonds with Bitcoin.
X suspends creators from revenue sharing for 90 days if AI war videos are not disclosed Policy targets authenticity of content during wartime events Repeated violations may lead to permanent removal from revenue sharing program
RippleX is integrating AI into the XRP Ledger development cycle for enhanced security. AI tools will be used for code review and automated invariant detection. The integration aims to prevent future vulnerabilities and improve ledger security. This follows a critical bug in the Batch amendment that risked ledger destabilization.
US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $225.2 million in net inflows on Tuesday. BlackRock's IBIT saw $322.4 million in inflows, offsetting outflows from FBTC and GBTC. Ether ETFs experienced $10.8 million in outflows, while XRP and SOL funds saw inflows. Market sentiment remains cautious with the Crypto Fear & Greed Index at 10.
Donald Trump met with Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong. Trump criticized big banks for blocking crypto market structure legislation. He urged lawmakers to pass the GENIUS Act and CLARITY Act ASAP.
Ark Invest purchased approximately $4.1 million in Coinbase shares and $12 million in Robinhood shares. The purchases occurred as broader markets declined due to geopolitical tensions related to the US-Iran conflict. Coinbase shares fell 1.55% and Robinhood shares fell 3.44% during the trading session. Ark Invest has recently shown a pattern of buying and selling Coinbase shares, with significant purchases last month.
1.3 billion XRP tokens moved by whales in 48 hours. XRP's 30-day realized volatility reached its highest point since March 2025. Historical data suggests high volatility and whale accumulation precede significant price movements. Market analysts suggest XRP is entering a critical phase with potential for sharp gains or corrections.
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