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Shiba Inu (SHIB) price has fallen to 2023 levels with successive technical failures
XRP shows a modest attempt at stabilization with a short-term rising support line, but overall trend remains negative
Bitcoin (BTC) is consolidating below $70,000 after bouncing from $63,000, with increasing volume supporting the recovery
Market sentiment is weak due to institutional uncertainty and low retail liquidity.
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The cryptocurrency market is experiencing instability, attributed to a cautious stance from institutional investors and a lack of liquidity from retail traders. This sentiment is reflected in the price action of major assets like Shiba Inu (SHIB) and Bitcoin (BTC).
Shiba Inu's price has repeatedly broken below short-term consolidation triangles, signaling a series of technical failures and reinforcing a bearish market control. The daily chart shows SHIB's price has fallen to levels not seen since 2023, with a pattern of brief compression followed by renewed selling pressure after each triangle breakdown.
Major moving averages are positioned above SHIB, acting as dynamic resistance zones in a bearish alignment. Attempts to rally have been capped by these indicators, leading to further price declines. The lack of significant support below current levels is a major concern, as tested demand zones have proven unreliable, making the price susceptible to rapid drops.
Momentum indicators suggest ongoing weakness, with no clear divergence or accumulation pattern indicating a long-term reversal, despite potential for brief rebounds from oversold conditions. SHIB is trading outside its previous support clusters, and the downward trend is expected to continue until the asset can reclaim broken levels and establish a higher-low structure.
XRP is currently in a recovery phase after a significant decline that pushed its price toward the lower $1.30 range. The price structure shows a modest attempt at stabilization with a short-term rising support line and marginally higher lows. However, the overall trend remains technically negative.
Major moving averages continue to slope downward, acting as resistance and capping previous rally attempts. For XRP to approach the $1.60 level, it must first sustain buying momentum above the $1.45-$1.50 region and reclaim nearby resistance levels. Short-term buyers are attempting to establish a base, supported by the rising trendline. Momentum indicators are no longer severely oversold, and trading volume has stabilized, suggesting a potential for a technical rebound as downside pressure eases.
Despite these signs, a move to $1.60 is not guaranteed. This level presents strong resistance due to its proximity to key moving averages and alignment with previous breakdown zones. Failure to maintain the rising support line could lead to a swift collapse of the recovery attempt and renewed selling pressure towards recent lows. A more likely near-term scenario involves consolidation between support and overhead resistance. A decisive break above $1.50 with increasing volume would be necessary to significantly increase the likelihood of reaching $1.60; otherwise, the market may remain range-bound or decline.
Bitcoin is attempting to regain short-term momentum after a strong rebound from the $63,000 area, which acted as a local demand zone following a recent steep sell-off. Buyers intervened to halt further decline, potentially enabling stabilization above $65,000.
The price has been steadily rising, forming a tightening consolidation structure just below the $70,000 mark. While Bitcoin remains below key daily moving averages, with the 26 Exponential Moving Average (EMA) serving as the closest dynamic resistance, the price is approaching this level again. Recent higher lows suggest increasing short-term bullish pressure.
Volume dynamics support the recovery effort, with a noticeable increase in trading activity coinciding with the $63,000 bounce, indicating genuine demand. Consistent volume during upward pushes is encouraging, as breakouts driven by increasing participation tend to have better follow-through. The $70,000 threshold holds both technical and psychological significance, representing the upper edge of the current consolidation triangle and proximity to previous breakdown zones.
A clean break above $70,000, especially with rising volume, could trigger momentum-driven buying and short-covering activity, potentially shifting market sentiment from defensive to cautiously optimistic.
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Strategy Inc. acquired an additional 3,015 BTC for $204 million, increasing its total holdings to 720,737 BTC. 470 million XRP were deposited on Binance in the past week, raising concerns of potential sell-offs. Dogecoin ETFs have recorded zero net inflows since February 3rd, indicating a lack of investor demand.
Vitalik Buterin calls for Ethereum to shift focus from tech 'shininess' to sanctuary against authoritarianism. Buterin expresses frustration over Ethereum's limited role in improving lives beyond finance. He suggests Ethereum should act as a defensive perimeter for 'sanctuary technologies'. Buterin pushes back against limiting Ethereum's scope solely to DeFi.
Bitwise President Matt Hougan estimates Bitcoin could reach $750,000 if it addressed current criticisms. Ray Dalio cited lack of privacy, quantum computing risks, and market manipulation as Bitcoin's structural flaws. Dalio believes central banks and institutions will not adopt Bitcoin due to these perceived weaknesses. Hougan views Dalio's criticisms as opportunities for Bitcoin's future growth and market share expansion.
Shiba Inu's 1,724% jump in futures netflows has attracted the market's attention.
Hyperliquid whale traders (>$50M volume) hold $256.92M in BTC longs vs $126.46M in shorts. Bitcoin liquidation risk among these whales is low at 2.1%, indicating reduced leverage. Elite PnL wallets on Hyperliquid show a bearish divergence, holding $416.8M in BTC shorts vs $207.3M in longs. Ethereum has higher exposure among leviathan wallets ($643M vs $383M BTC) with a smaller long/short imbalance.
Bitcoin functions as everyday money in parts of Africa, not just a store of value. Merchants in some African economies prefer satoshis over dollars due to rapid inflation. Sub-Saharan Africa saw over $205 billion in onchain value from July 2024 to June 2025, a 52% year-on-year increase. Retail transfers under $10,000 represent over 8% of total value sent in Sub-Saharan Africa, indicating strong retail adoption.
MARA Holdings clarifies its 10-K filing allows flexible Bitcoin sales, not a mandated sell-off strategy. Company VP Robert Samuels directly refuted claims of a shift toward a Bitcoin treasury sell-down. MARA holds 53,822 BTC valued at approximately $3.7 billion, making it a significant holder among public miners. The clarification aims to address market speculation regarding MARA's Bitcoin treasury management.
Visa and Bridge are expanding stablecoin card program to over 100 countries by end of 2026. MetaMask and Phantom users can spend crypto directly from self-custody wallets via Bridge's API. Visa is testing direct on-chain settlement using stablecoins on the Solana blockchain. Expansion follows recent regulatory clarity in the US with the GENIUS Act.
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Donald Trump criticizes banks for stalling the crypto market structure bill (GENIUS Act/CLARITY Act). Banks are lobbying against stablecoin yield payments, citing risks to the banking system. The GENIUS Act aims to regulate stablecoins but bans direct yield payments to holders. House Representative French Hill suggests the Senate adopt the House's CLARITY Act if no agreement is reached.

Colombian Supreme Court rejected an appeal based on AI detection, only for its own ruling to be flagged by the same tools. AI detection software has demonstrated unreliable and inconsistent results, flagging human-written text as AI-generated. Experts and studies confirm the inaccuracy of AI detection tools, with some universities disabling them. Colombia's judicial branch has issued guidelines regulating AI use, emphasizing human review for sensitive tasks.

Ray Dalio expresses skepticism about Bitcoin's role as a safe-haven asset and digital gold. Dalio cites Bitcoin's lack of central bank support, privacy concerns, and quantum computing vulnerability. He contrasts Bitcoin with gold, highlighting gold's established status as a reserve currency and safe haven. Dalio previously suggested a 15% portfolio allocation to Bitcoin or gold for risk-return optimization.

X will suspend creators from its revenue-sharing program for 90 days if they post undisclosed AI-generated war videos. The policy aims to prevent manipulation and ensure access to authentic information during wartime. Violators face permanent removal from the monetization program for repeat offenses. This policy targets the financial incentives for creators to post misleading AI-generated content.

Indiana mandates crypto inclusion in state-managed retirement and savings plans. House Bill 1042 signed into law by Governor Mike Braun on March 3. State plans must offer at least one cryptocurrency as an investment option in self-directed brokerage accounts. Pension providers have until July 1, 2027, for full integration.

President Trump urges Congress to pass crypto market structure legislation (CLARITY Act) urgently. Dispute over stablecoin yield programs between banks and crypto firms stalls CLARITY Act negotiations. JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon argues crypto firms offering stablecoin yield should operate as banks. The GENIUS Act, a stablecoin framework, has been enacted and is being implemented by regulators.
Ripple Payments expanded to over 60 markets with new stablecoin and fiat collection, custody, and liquidity tools. The platform now supports unified collections and advanced liquidity features, aiming to reduce vendor complexity for businesses. Over $100 billion in volume has been processed, with more than 75 licenses globally, targeting financial institutions and fintechs. XRP price action remains volatile, with analysts suggesting a potential fractal pattern indicating a move higher later in March.

Crypto industry PACs are spending millions on US party primaries for the 2026 midterm elections. The outcome of these primaries could influence future crypto legislation in Congress. Super PACs like Fairshake have significant funds and a track record of influencing elections to support pro-crypto candidates. Specific races, such as the Texas Senate primary, are seeing substantial political spending.

Donald Trump urges passage of the Clarity Act to prevent crypto industry moving overseas. Banking industry opposes stablecoin yield offerings, fearing deposit flight. Negotiations continue between banking and crypto sectors over market structure bill language. The Clarity Act aims to regulate stablecoins and market structure, with ongoing debate on yield provisions.

South Korean police arrested individuals paid in cryptocurrency for "private revenge" attacks. Payments ranged from $337-$675 or 500,000-1,000,000 KRW worth of crypto. Tactics included vandalism, threats, and spreading human waste. Authorities are investigating potential links to a larger Telegram-based organization.

CFTC Chair Michael Selig anticipates "true perpetual futures" for cryptocurrencies in the US within the next month. The CFTC is also preparing to issue guidance on prediction markets soon. Discussions on a market structure bill are ongoing, with a need for Congressional clarity for the SEC and CFTC. The CFTC aims to bring offshore liquidity back to the US by addressing these market structures.

Jamie Dimon states stablecoin issuers paying interest should be regulated as banks. Dimon argues for a level playing field between traditional banks and crypto firms offering similar services. The CLARITY Act discussions are ongoing in Washington regarding stablecoin oversight. Banks want stablecoin issuers to meet bank standards including capital, liquidity, and AML rules.

IPO Genie ($IPO) aims to democratize private market investing by tokenizing access with a $10 minimum entry. The platform utilizes AI to identify early-stage investment opportunities, similar to traditional VC firms. The $IPO token offers tiered access, revenue sharing, staking rewards, and voting rights to holders. The project has undergone security audits by CertiK and SolidProof and uses Fireblocks for asset protection.

Aave Chan Initiative (ACI) will exit Aave DAO governance after a contested vote. ACI plans to wind down operations over four months, transferring responsibilities. The exit follows a dispute over a $42.5 million funding package and voting power concerns. Aave maintains a dominant DeFi position with $26.51 billion in total value locked.
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