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Riot Platforms posted record annual revenue of $647.4 million for the past year, up 72% from $376.7 million a year earlier.

In a Monday announcement, the company said the increase was primarily driven by a $255.3 million jump in Bitcoin (BTC) mining revenue, which reached $576.3 million in 2025 amid a rise in operational hash rate and higher average Bitcoin prices. During the year, Riot produced 5,686 Bitcoin, up from 4,828 BTC in 2024.

The average cost to mine 1 Bitcoin, excluding depreciation, climbed to $49,645 from $32,216 in 2024. Riot attributed the higher cost largely to a 47% increase in the global network hash rate, which raised mining difficulty. That impact was partly offset by a 68% increase in power credits received during the year, the company said. Engineering revenue also rose, reaching $64.7 million compared with $38.5 million in 2024.

Riot earnings report. Source: RiotDespite the record performance, Riot reported a net loss of $663 million because of accounting adjustments and changes in the paper value of its Bitcoin holdings. Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) for the year was $13 million.

Riot closes 2025 with 18,005 BTC worth $1.6 billionRiot ended 2025 with 18,005 Bitcoin on its balance sheet, including 3,977 BTC pledged as collateral. Based on a year-end Bitcoin price of $87,498, those holdings were valued at roughly $1.6 billion. The company also held $309.8 million in cash, of which $76.3 million was restricted.

In January, Riot signed a data center agreement with chipmaker AMD and sold Bitcoin to buy 200 acres of land in Rockdale, Texas. The move came after activist investor Starboard Value said the company’s shift toward artificial intelligence and high-performance computing could carry a valuation of up to $21 billion, urging the Bitcoin miner to accelerate the pivot.

Riot shares. Source: Yahoo FinanceRiot’s shift toward AI and data centers comes amid similar moves by other major miners. Companies including Hive, Hut 8, TeraWulf and Iren are converting mining facilities and power capacity into data-center operations, and some players such as CoreWeave have already transitioned fully into AI infrastructure.

Bitcoin miners struggle amid crypto slump Several publicly traded Bitcoin miners faced pressure in 2025 as crypto prices weakened. Core Scientific reported fourth-quarter revenue of $79.8 million, down 16% year over year and below analyst forecasts, with mining revenue nearly halved to $42.2 million. W

TeraWulf also missed estimates, reporting quarterly revenue of $35.8 million, down from $50.6 million in the previous quarter and below expectations. MARA Holdings posted even steeper losses. The miner reported a fourth-quarter net loss of $1.71 billion, compared with net income of $528 million a year earlier, as revenue slipped 6% to $202.3 million.

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- Earnings Call Scheduled for 8:00 a.m. ET on March 13, 2026 -

, /PRNewswire/ -- RLX Technology Inc. ("RLX Technology" or the "Company") (NYSE: RLX), a leading global branded e-vapor company, today announced that it will report its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, before the U.S. markets open on Friday, March 13, 2026.

The Company's management will host an earnings conference call at 8:00 AM U.S. Eastern Time on March 13, 2026 (8:00 PM Beijing/Hong Kong Time on March 13, 2026).

Dial-in details for the earnings conference call are as follows:

United States (toll free):

+1-888-317-6003

International:

+1-412-317-6061

Hong Kong, China (toll free):

+800-963-976

Hong Kong, China:

+852-5808-1995

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400-120-6115

Participant Code (English line):

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Participants may choose between the English and Chinese simultaneous interpretation options above when joining the conference call. Please note that the Chinese simultaneous interpretation option is in listen-only mode. Participants should dial-in 10 minutes before the scheduled start time and ask to be connected to the call for "RLX Technology Inc." using the appropriate English or Chinese Participant Code above.

Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the Company's investor relations website at https://ir.relxtech.com.

A replay of the conference call will be accessible approximately two hours after the conclusion of the call until March 20, 2026, by dialing the following telephone numbers:

United States:

+1-855-669-9658

International:

+1-412-317-0088

Replay Access Code (English line):

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About RLX Technology Inc.

RLX Technology Inc. (NYSE: RLX) is a leading global branded e-vapor company. The Company leverages its strong in-house technology, and product development capabilities and in-depth insights into adult smokers' needs to develop superior e-vapor products.

For more information, please visit https://ir.relxtech.com.

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Insights from 30,000 people across 13 countries show global sleep health awareness is growing, yet an action gap remains 

53% of people surveyed rank sleep as the most important behavior for a long, healthy life, ahead of diet and exercise.Over half of respondents get quality sleep on only four nights a week or less.While 66% of people surveyed say they would seek medical help for ongoing sleep issues, just 23% actually do.
SAN DIEGO, March 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Resmed (NYSE: RMD, ASX: RMD), the leading health technology company focused on sleep, breathing and care delivered in the home, today unveiled the findings from its sixth annual Global Sleep Survey.

Drawing insights from 30,000 people across 13 countries, the survey reveals a widening gap between recognition of sleep’s importance and action to improve sleep health. While over half (53%) of respondents rank sleep as the most important contributor to long-term health compared to diet and exercise, many are not taking meaningful steps to improve their sleep quality.

Sleep is increasingly recognized as a key pillar of long-term health1, with 84% of respondents worldwide understanding that consistent, quality sleep can help extend a healthy lifespan. However, awareness has not translated into consistent results. The majority of respondents (53%) report getting a good night’s sleep only four nights a week or fewer, highlighting the persistent gap between knowing sleep is critical and being able to prioritize it as part of a healthy lifestyle.

As sleep awareness grows, so does the opportunity to turn intent into action.

Increased Wearable Use Raises Sleep Awareness Higher Than Ever: Wearable use for sleep tracking has surged among respondents, increasing from 16% in 20252 to 53% in 2026. Smartwatches lead the way, with 58% of respondents globally using them to track their sleep. Among wearable users, 62% say they would seek medical advice if their device flagged a potential risk.
Following Through on Healthcare Provider Conversations Remains a Challenge: While 66% of respondents say they would consult a healthcare provider for persistent sleep issues, only 23% have done so. Fewer than half (46%) of survey respondents say a healthcare provider has asked about sleep during a routine visit. The findings suggest a clear opportunity to improve education, screening and diagnosis so more people can identify sleep issues earlier and access pathways to care.

How Daily Life Disrupts Sleep

The survey also highlights the everyday pressures shaping sleep patterns worldwide.

Closing the Sleep Gap for Women: Nearly half of women surveyed (48%) struggle to fall asleep, up from 38% in 2025.2 For 42% of women surveyed, stress and anxiety are key barriers to consistent, quality sleep compared with over one third (36%) of men surveyed. Family responsibilities widen the gender gap further, negatively affecting sleep for 39% of women versus 33% of men.
Recognizing Sleep as a Mental Health Essential: Insufficient sleep is linked to higher risk of anxiety and depression across age groups.3 This is reflected in our survey, which shows after a poor night’s sleep, more than a third of respondents report higher levels of irritability (36%) and stress (33%). Feelings of depression also increased for a quarter of respondents globally (25%).
Making Sleep a Workplace Priority: More than half of respondents (58%) agree that heavy workloads negatively affect their sleep. 70% of respondents report taking a “snooze day” — calling in sick after a poor night’s sleep. At the same time, 59% say flexible working arrangements help them better manage their sleep. 
Improving Sleep in Shared Spaces: Sleeping together is associated with stronger intimacy, with 53% of respondents reporting a positive impact on their sex life compared to 23% of those who sleep apart. However, disruption is common: 39% of respondents say their partner interrupts their sleep at least weekly, and 80% experience some level of partner-related sleep disruption. “People are increasingly recognizing sleep as a cornerstone to long-term health, which is encouraging,” said Dr. Carlos Nunez, Chief Medical Officer at Resmed. “But recognition alone is not enough. We need to help people move from awareness to action by addressing everyday barriers and improving access to screening, support and care.”

Are you getting enough sleep? Read the full 2026 Resmed Global Sleep Survey report to learn more about the trends impacting the way we sleep. To assess your sleep health, take our online sleep assessment.

Survey Methodology
Resmed commissioned an independent survey of 30,000 individuals across 13 markets: the United States (5,000), China (5,000), India (5,000), United Kingdom (2,000), Germany (2,000), France (2,000), Australia (1,500), Japan (1,500), Korea (1,500), Brazil (1,500), Poland (1,000), Singapore (1,000), and Mexico (1,000). The survey was developed in partnership with The Sleep Health Foundation (Australia) and The Sleep Charity (UK), leveraging their expertise to help identify and refine key focus areas. Samples within each country were representative of national gender and age distributions. The survey was fielded by Cint from 11 December 2025 to 14 January 2026.

About Resmed
Resmed (NYSE: RMD, ASX: RMD) creates life-changing health technologies that people love. We’re relentlessly committed to pioneering innovative technology to empower millions of people in 140 countries to live happier, healthier lives. Our AI-powered digital health solutions, cloud-connected devices and intelligent software make home healthcare more personalized, accessible and effective. Ultimately, Resmed envisions a world where every person can achieve their full potential through better sleep and breathing, with care delivered in their own home. Learn more about how we’re redefining sleep health at Resmed.com and follow @Resmed.

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1 Resmed Global Sleep Survey 2026. Available at: sleepsurvey.resmed.com (Accessed March 2026) 
2 Resmed Global Sleep Survey 2025. Available at: sleepsurvey.resmed.com (Accessed February 2026)
3 Li Y, et al. Sleep Med Rev. 2019;42:69–89

SHIPLEY, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Teledyne Microwave UK, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:TDY), has announced the release of its new Wideband Limiter, a passive 0.1–20 GHz RF protection module designed to enhance the survivability of Radar Electronic Support Measures (R-ESM) and wider Electronic Warfare (EW) systems operating in increasingly complex threat environments.

Developed to address the growing impact of high-power RF and emerging Directed Energy Weapon (DEW) threats, the Wideband Limiter provides an always-on layer of protection for sensitive receiver electronics. While R-ESM platforms are inherently passive, future threat evolution continues to place greater demands on front-end resilience. The limiter acts as a strategic safeguard by restricting harmful RF energy before it reaches critical hardware.

The module delivers wideband passive protection without compromising system sensitivity or coverage. With its compact, SMA-based housing, it integrates cleanly into existing architectures and requires no system redesign. It is also fully compatible with Teledyne’s Phobos MTU (Mast Top Unit) and can accommodate additional RF elements such as filters when required.

By absorbing excessive RF energy before it enters the system, the Wideband Limiter helps reduce the risk of damage to high-value electronics. This supports lower repair frequency, avoids long-lead component replacements and minimises downtime following high-power events, key factors for maintaining operational readiness in mission-critical environments.

Designed for future threat landscapes, the Wideband Limiter provides scalable protection for a wide range of modern EW and intelligence platforms, ensuring robustness without affecting overall system behaviour or capability. “As threat environments evolve, system survivability depends more than ever on resilient front-end protection,” said John Toner, Senior Vice President & General Manager, Teledyne Aerospace & Defence Electronics UK. “Our new Wideband Limiter delivers the wideband coverage, low insertion impact, and compact form factor our customers need to keep their systems mission-ready in the face of increasingly sophisticated RF and DEW challenges.”

Availability

The Wideband Limiter is now available for integration evaluation across defence and electronic warfare applications. Full technical specifications and product information can be found on the Teledyne Microwave UK website or by contacting [email protected].

ABOUT TELEDYNE MICROWAVE UK

An integral part of the Teledyne Aerospace & Defense Electronics segment, Teledyne Microwave UK is a leading provider of advanced RF & Microwave radar detection and protection solutions, delivering mission-critical capabilities to defence and security customers worldwide. For more information, visit www.TeledyneMicrowaveUK.com.

ABOUT TELEDYNE AEROSPACE & DEFENSE ELECTRONICS

Teledyne Aerospace & Defense Electronics offers a comprehensive portfolio of highly engineered solutions that meet the most demanding requirements, in the harshest environments. Manufacturing both custom and off-the-shelf product offerings, our diverse product lines meet the current and emerging needs of key applications for avionics, energetics, electronic warfare, missiles, radar and surveillance, satellite communications, air and space, and test and measurement. For more information, visit www.TeledyneADE.com.

With AI agents leading customer interactions, new Amdocs global research shows CSPs must embed trust, transparency, and distinct personalities into every AI-led experience to drive the next generation of personalization

JERSEY CITY, NJ / ACCESS Newswire / March 3, 2026 / Amdocs (NASDAQ:DOX), a leading provider of software and services to communications and media companies, today released its second annual global study, "AI Agent Personality Engineering: From Vision to Value", commissioned by Amdocs in collaboration with Coleman Parkes. This comprehensive research program examines the impact on brand identity as consumers increasingly interact with AI agents for care and sales engagements. Building on last year's study, Rethinking Brand and Customer Experience in the Agentic Era, this year's report outlines high-performing AI agent personality design to increase consumers' acceptance, and assesses communications service providers' (CSPs') maturity and scale approach.

As the telecom industry moves toward a "post-app era" - where autonomous AI agents increasingly replace static applications and traditional user interfaces - the focus on experience is paramount. For years, the industry has focused on delivering personalized experiences in apps and on the web. The next age is about the personalization of the conversation itself between the brand and the customer via AI agents. The strategic design of an AI agent's personality, emotional connection, and ethical guardrails is critical. As AI agents become the primary interface between CSPs and their customers, the next winners will be those who decode the AI agent-customer interaction and intimacy model.

The study, which surveyed approximately 7,000 consumers and 130 telecom decision-makers across 14 countries, indicates that CSP stakeholders expect most customer interactions to be AI-led within the next two years. This expectation positions AI agent personality design and experience orchestration as critical levers for loyalty and long-term growth. Furthermore, it outlines the design requirements for high-performing AI agents, examining how transparency, personality engineering, and conversational personalization directly impact customer advocacy and brand affinity.

The survey highlights immense opportunity, finding that 77% of consumers already have a baseline level of trust in AI agents, and 69% state that highly effective AI agents would positively impact their overall perception of a service provider's brand (up from 60% in 2025). However, to fully capitalize on this, brands must address several notable consumer concerns: 61% worry that the agreed resolution will not be implemented (an increase of 8 percentage points compared to the 2025 study) and 52% fear difficulty reaching a human when needed (an increase of 6 percentage points).

Consumers make it clear that trust must be earned through transparency, reliable resolution, seamless escalation to a human agent (ideally initiated by the AI agent when limits are reached), and full context continuity across interactions and channels.

Despite this momentum, CSP maturity remains in its early stages. Many deployments are still largely limited to human-agent assist use cases rather than fully autonomous, customer-facing AI engagement - 84% of CSPs described their current AI agents as "co-pilots" or very basic and preliminary. To address these evolving consumer demands and bridge the industry maturity gap, personality engineering and experience orchestration serve as essential modules within the Amdocs aOS Cognitive Core. By embedding these capabilities directly into aOS, Amdocs empowers CSPs to deliver AI-led experiences that drive the next generation of personalization - fostering highly functional, emotionally intelligent interactions perfectly aligned with their distinct brand identity at scale.

"We are entering a defining moment, where AI agents are no longer just tools; they are becoming the living embodiment of the brand," said Gil Rosen, Chief Marketing Officer, Amdocs. "In the Agentic Era, every AI-led interaction is a brand moment. Brands must orchestrate these AI personas with the same rigor and empathy they expect from their best human talent. Achieving true customer intimacy at scale is no longer just a marketing goal; it is a growth imperative."

Additional findings from the research:

CSPs are moving from static AI identities to orchestrated, tailored personalities: The era of one universal AI personality is declining. While 57% of CSPs today rely on a single AI persona, only 11% expect that model to continue in the next one to two years. Instead, 56% plan to deploy multiple predefined personalities (up from 20% today), signaling a strategic shift toward segmented, context and customer profile driven brand expression.

Expectations from AI agents are rising and will be experienced in layers that reinforce each other: Customers now see clarity, frictionless resolution, contextual continuity, and intelligent escalation as non-negotiable table stakes: 72% expect an AI agent to retain context and ensure continuity across interactions, and 73% demand frictionless resolution with seamless human escalation. Only once these foundations are secured can brands establish the emotional relationship layer as a true differentiator: 61% expect an empathetic AI agent, 59% expect an AI agent to deliver mood-adaptive responses, and 57% expect conversational warmth.

Personalized AI agents significantly boost loyalty: In scenario testing, consumer data revealed a 3x increase in customer advocacy and likelihood to recommend a service provider after interacting with a highly personalized, context-aware AI agent, compared to a standard, generic AI interaction.

AI agents enhance brand perception: 69% of consumers say that highly effective AI agents would positively impact their overall perception of a service provider's brand - up from 60% in 2025 - highlighting AI's growing potential to strengthen brand affinity and attractiveness.

AI agent personality design is rising on the agenda but may still lag behind its strategic impact: 54% of CSPs say they will highly prioritize AI agent personality design as part of their customer experience strategy over the next one to two years. This signals progress, yet potentially insufficient focus given its growing influence on loyalty and brand differentiation.

*Survey based on interviews and focus groups of 130 CSP leaders and 7,000 consumers in 14 countries across North America, Europe, and Asia.

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Amdocs helps the world's leading communications and media companies deliver exceptional customer experiences through reliable, efficient, and secure operations at scale. We provide software products and services that embed intelligence into how work runs across business, IT, and network domains - delivering measurable outcomes in customer experience, network performance, cloud modernization, and revenue growth. With our talented people, and more than 40 years of experience running mission-critical systems around the globe, Amdocs runs billions of transactions daily. Our technology is relied on every day, connecting people worldwide and advancing a more inclusive, connected world. Together, we help those who shape the future to make it amazing. Amdocs is listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market (NASDAQ: DOX) and reported revenue of $4.53 billion in fiscal 2025. For more information, visit www.amdocs.com.

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Showcase to highlight edgeCore™ platform's real-time digital twin capabilities platform for defense operations.Accompanying the team will be members of the Company's' Industry Advisory Council, RADM (Ret.) Bill Chase and former Senior Executive Service leader Tim Faulkner.Arlington, Virginia--(Newsfile Corp. - March 3, 2026) - Edge Total Intelligence Inc. (TSXV: CTRL) (OTCQB: UNFYF) (FSE: Q5i) ("edgeTI" or the "Company"), a leader in real-time digital twin platform and decision intelligence software for defense and mission-critical operations, announced today that it will exhibit at the National Defense Industry Association (NDIA) 2026 Pacific Operational Science Technology (POST) Conference, March 9-12 in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Focusing on Joint Warfighting Challenges

The 2026 POST Conference is a premier event that hosts the Indo-Pacific's foremost experts in science, technology, and security who gather to better understand and address the critical issues and challenges of the region. Moreover, the conference encourages academia, industry and government leaders to envision near-term solutions to such challenges. The event will also showcase prototyping and experimentation in support of joint fires, information advantage, contested logistics and other joint warfighting challenges.

Showcasing AI-enabled Digital Twins

edgeTI's edgeCore™ platform connects data from existing defense systems into a single real-time operational picture - without replacing legacy software. The platform is currently deployed in defense environments and has been used to provide live fuel distribution visibility, maintenance workflow tracking, and supply chain risk monitoring in Pacific operations.

EdgeTI's mission impact is underscored by its recognition in National Defense Magazine, which highlighted AI-enabled digital twins as a critical solution to overcoming shipyard backlogs and strengthening fleet readiness - the real-time, data-driven operational intelligence that edgeCore delivers.

At POST, the Company will demonstrate how edgeCore supports operational commanders by linking logistics status, maintenance pipelines, and munitions availability into one integrated view. By eliminating manual data reconciliation across disconnected systems, the platform reduces decision cycle time and helps organizations identify maintenance bottlenecks that drive backlog and readiness delays.

"Most defense software requires ripping and replacing systems," said Jacques Jarman, Chief Growth and Federal Operations Officer of edgeTI. "We do the opposite. edgeCore sits on top of what organizations already use and turns it into a live operational picture. That means faster decisions, clearer visibility into joint fires readiness, and measurable improvement in maintenance throughput - without adding new reporting burden."

The Company will be joined at POST by advisory board members RADM (Ret.) Bill Chase and former Senior Executive Service leader Tim Faulkner to discuss operational integration and modernization across Pacific forces. edgeTI will exhibit in Booth 213.

About National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA)

The NDIA drives strategic dialogue in national security by identifying key issues and leveraging the knowledge and experience of its military, government, industry, and academic members to address them. NDIA, comprised of its Affiliates, Chapters, Divisions, and 1,780 corporate and 65,000 individual members, is a non-partisan, non-profit, educational association that has been designated by the IRS as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization-not a lobby firm-and was founded to educate its constituencies on all aspects of national security. NDIA formed from a merger between the American Defense Preparedness Association, previously known as the Army Ordnance Association, founded in 1919, and the National Security Industrial Association, founded in 1944. For more than 100 years, NDIA has provided a platform through which leaders in government, industry, and academia can collaborate and provide solutions to advance the national security and defense needs of the nation.

About Edge Total Intelligence Inc.

edgeTI empowers defense, service providers, and enterprises to operate decisively with real-time clarity in complex, mission-critical environments. Its edgeCore™ Digital Twin and industry-specific platforms dynamically and cost-effectively unite data, applications, third-party services, business models, AI, automation, and domain expertise to orchestrate real-time actions and drive targeted outcomes-enabling faster, more effective decisions across continually evolving defense, business, and lifecycle operations.

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Chicago, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - March 3, 2026) - SYNTHOLENE ENERGY CORP. (TSXV: ESAF) (FSE: 3DD0) (OTCQB: SYNTF) (the "Company" or "Syntholene") is pleased to announce that it has closed its previously announced non-brokered private placement for aggregate gross proceeds of $3,750,000 (the "Financing").

"We are thrilled to have successfully closed this financing, which reflects strong investor confidence in Syntholene's technology and vision," said Daniel Sutton, Chief Executive Officer. "These proceeds will accelerate the development of our demonstration facility in Iceland as we continue to advance our mission of delivering cost-competitive, carbon-neutral synthetic fuel."

An aggregate of 8,333,333 units (each, a "Unit") were issued at a price of $0.45 per Unit pursuant to the Financing, with each Unit comprised of one common share of the Company (a "Common Share") and one non-transferable common share purchase warrant (a "Warrant"). Each Warrant is exercisable into one additional Common Share at an exercise price of $0.63 for a period of two years from the date of issuance, subject to an acceleration provision whereby the Company may accelerate the expiry date of the Warrants if the daily trading price of the Common Shares equals or exceeds $0.90 on the TSX Venture Exchange for a period of ten consecutive trading days, in which case the Warrants will expire on the 30th day after the date on which notice is given by news release (the "Acceleration Provision").

Gross proceeds from the Financing are expected to be used toward the procurement and assembly of components for the Company's planned demonstration facility in Iceland, and toward corporate marketing initiatives, investor relations and working capital.

In connection with the Financing, the Company entered into a fiscal advisory agreement dated February 11, 2026 with Canaccord Genuity Corp. ( "Canaccord"), pursuant to which the Company and Canaccord agreed to extend the right of first refusal under the agency agreement between the Company, Canaccord and other agents dated September 18, 2025 to a period ending 18 months from closing of the Financing, and for the Company to pay certain fees to Canaccord in connection with the Financing. On closing of the Financing, Canaccord was paid a cash commission of $112,032, issued 248,960 non-transferable broker warrants, 111,111 corporate finance shares and 111,111 non-transferrable corporate finance warrants. Each broker warrant is exercisable into one Common Share at $0.45 per share for a period of two years from the date of issuance. Each corporate finance warrant is exercisable into one Common Share at $0.63 per share for a period of two years from the date of issuance, subject to the Acceleration Provision.

In addition, the Company entered into a finders' fee agreement dated March 2, 2026 with Haywood Securities Inc. ("Haywood"), pursuant to which the Company agreed to pay certain fees to the Canaccord in connection with the Financing. On closing of the Financing, Haywood was paid a cash commission of $7,992 and issued 17,760 non-transferrable broker warrants. Each broker warrant is exercisable into one Common Share at $0.45 per share for a period of two years from the date of issuance.

All securities issued pursuant to the Financing are subject to a statutory hold period of four months and one day from the date of issuance, in accordance with applicable securities laws. The securities offered pursuant to the Financing have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements. This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.

The Financing constitutes a related party transaction within the meaning of Multilateral Instrument 61-101 - Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions ("MI 61-101"), as certain related parties of the Company participated in the Financing as follows: John Kutsch, director and officer acquired 1,455,556 Units for $655,000, Grant Tanaka, Chief Financial Officer acquired 111,111 Units for $50,000, and Anna Pagliaro, director acquired 22,222 Units for $10,000. Pursuant to Sections 5.5(b) and 5.7(1)(a) of MI 61-101, the Financing is exempt from the requirement to obtain a formal valuation and minority shareholder approval in respect of this transaction as the Company is not listed on the specified markets set out in MI 61-101 and the fair market value of the consideration from the related parties participating in the Financing is not greater than 25% of the market capitalization of the Company. The aforementioned directors disclosed their interest in the Financing to the board of directors of the Company, and the disinterested members of the board approved the Financing and related party transactions under applicable corporate law. In connection with the Financing, each investor in the Financing entered into a standard form of subscription agreement with the Company containing customary terms for a private placement of the nature of the Financing. The Company did not file a material change report in respect of the Financing at least 21 days before the closing of the Financing, which the Company deems reasonable in the circumstances in order to complete the Financing in an expeditious manner.

Early Warning Disclosure - Acquisition by John Kutsch

John Kutsch, a director of the Company, acquired 1,455,556 Units pursuant to the Financing for aggregate consideration of $655,000 representing a price of $0.45 per Unit. Immediately prior to closing of the Financing, Mr. Kutsch beneficially owned, directly or indirectly, 15,583,467 Common Shares, 543,400 Options, 100,000 RSUs and 2,386,755 deferred consideration shares ("DCSs"), representing approximately 22.6% of the issued and outstanding Common Shares on a non-diluted basis and, assuming the settlement of all RSUs into Common Shares, exercise of all Options into Common Shares and issuance of all DCSs, approximately 25.86% of the issued and outstanding Common Shares on a partially diluted basis. Immediately following closing of the Financing, Mr. Kutsch beneficially owns, directly or indirectly, 17,039,023 Common Shares, 543,400 Options, 100,000 RSUs, 2,386,755 DCSs and 1,455,556 Warrants, representing approximately 21.96% of the issued and outstanding Common Shares on a non-diluted basis and, assuming the settlement of all RSUs into Common Shares, exercise of all Options and Warrants into Common Shares and issuance of all DCSs, approximately 26.23% of the issued and outstanding Common Shares on a partially diluted basis. The Common Shares held by Mr. Kutsch are held for investment purposes and were acquired for investment. Mr. Kutsch has a long-term view of the investment and may acquire additional securities of the Company either on the open market, through private acquisitions or as compensation or sell the securities on the open market or through private dispositions in the future depending on market conditions, general economic and industry conditions, the Company's business and financial condition, reformulation of plans and/or other relevant factors. Certain securities held by Mr. Kutsch as subject to Tier 2 escrow in accordance with TSXV policies, as described in the Filing Statement dated November 30, 2025, a copy of which is filed on the Company's profile on SEDAR+.

A copy of John Kutsch's early warning report will be filed on the Company's profile on SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca) and may also be requested by mail at Syntholene Energy Corp. Suite 1723, 595 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC V7X 1J1, Attention: Corporate Secretary or phone at 604-684-6730.

About Syntholene

Syntholene is actively commercializing its novel Hybrid Thermal Production System for low-cost clean fuel synthesis. The target output is ultrapure synthetic jet fuel, manufactured at 70% lower cost than the nearest competing technology today. The company's mission is to deliver the world's first truly high-performance, low-cost, and carbon-neutral synthetic fuel at an industrial scale, unlocking the potential to produce clean synthetic fuel at lower cost than fossil fuels, for the first time.

Syntholene's power-to-liquid strategy harnesses thermal energy to power proprietary integrations of hydrogen production and fuel synthesis. Syntholene has secured 20MW of dedicated energy to support the Company's upcoming demonstration facility and commercial scale-up.

Founded by experienced operators across advanced energy infrastructure, nuclear technology, low-emissions steel refining, process engineering, and capital markets, Syntholene aims to be the first team to deliver a scalable modular production platform for cost-competitive synthetic fuel, thus accelerating the commercialization of carbon-neutral eFuels across global markets.

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws. The use of any of the words "expect", "anticipate", "aims", "continue", "estimate", "objective", "may", "will", "project", "should", "believe", "plans", "intends" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking information or statements. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, including but not limited to statements regarding the proposed use of proceeds of the Financing, development of the test facility, commercial scalability, technical and economic viability, anticipated geothermal power availability, anticipated benefit of eFuel, and future commercial opportunities, are forward-looking statements.

The forward-looking statements and information are based on certain key expectations and assumptions made by the Company, including without limitation the assumption that the Company will be able to execute its business plan, including that it will use the proceeds of the Financing, if any, as described herein, that the Company will be able to advance its planned test facility, that the eFuel will have its expected benefits, that there will be market adoption, and that the Company will be able to access financing as needed to fund its business plan. Although the Company believes that the expectations and assumptions on which such forward-looking statements and information are based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements and information because the Company can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. Since forward-looking statements and information address future events and conditions, by their very nature, they involve inherent risks and uncertainties.

Actual results could differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors and risks, including, without limitation, Syntholene's ability to meet production targets, realize projected economic benefits, overcome technical challenges, secure financing, maintain regulatory compliance, manage geopolitical risks, and successfully negotiate definitive terms. Syntholene does not undertake any obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable securities laws.

Readers are advised to exercise caution and not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.

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Greggs PLC (LSE:GRG), the UK bakery chain, left its full-year profit guidance unchanged after like-for-like sales rose 1.6% in the first nine weeks of 2026, with total sales up 6.3%.

The company said it expected to deliver profits at a similar underlying level to 2025, though it warned that any improvement would depend on a recovery in consumer spending.

The cautious outlook followed a year in which rising costs weighed on margins despite healthy sales growth, with underlying profit before tax falling 9.4% to £171.9 million on total sales of £2.15 billion, up 6.8% on 2024.

Like-for-like sales in company-managed shops grew 2.4% over the full year, as Greggs added 121 net new shops to bring its estate to 2,739 locations.

The company is targeting around 120 net openings in 2026 and said it saw a clear long-term opportunity for significantly more than 3,000 UK shops.

Capital expenditure peaked at £287.5 million in 2025 and is expected to fall to around £200 million in 2026, before dropping further to a range of £150 million to £170 million from 2027, at which point the company said its cash generation would create capacity for additional returns to shareholders.

Greggs delivered structural cost savings of £13 million in 2025 and said strong plans were in place to achieve further savings in future years.

The total ordinary dividend was held at 69.0p per share, with a recommended final dividend of 50.0p per share.

Evening trading remained the fastest-growing daypart, accounting for 9.4% of company-managed shop sales, while delivery sales rose 8.1% to represent 6.8% of company-managed shop revenue.

The Greggs Rewards App was scanned in 26.7% of company-managed shop transactions, up from 20.1% in 2024, with the company noting that app users visit more frequently than non-users.

Chief executive Roisin Currie said easing inflationary pressures should provide some support to consumer spending in the year ahead, and pointed to a strong pipeline of shop openings and new product launches as underpinning the company's growth prospects.

PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As part of its growth in electricity in Germany, TotalEnergies (Paris:TTE) (LSE:TTE) (NYSE:TTE) has signed an agreement with Allianz Global Investors (AllianzGI) for the sale of a 50% stake in a portfolio of 11 battery storage projects with a total capacity of 789 MW – 1628 MWh. With this agreement, the partners will deliver an investment of €500 million in critical energy infrastructure for Germany, of which 70% will be financed by the debt.

Nearly 800 MW of storage by 2028…

These 11 projects, located across Germany, have been developed by Kyon Energy, a subsidiary of TotalEnergies, and will all be operational by 2028. Most of them will use next‑generation batteries supplied by Saft, a subsidiary of TotalEnergies and a global leader in high‑tech batteries. TotalEnergies will remain the operator of the assets.

…to support the development of renewables in Germany

With these projects, TotalEnergies and Allianz will directly contribute to the resilience of the German power system by reducing grid congestion and providing the flexibility needed to support the rapid growth of renewable energies in the country.

Germany is a key market where the Company is present across the entire power value chain: the development of renewable generation projects (wind, solar), flexible assets (battery storage), as well as trading and aggregation enabling the supply of low‑carbon electricity available 24/7.

“We are delighted to welcome Allianz, a first-class partner in Germany, as a shareholder in 11 of our battery storage projects, representing a total capacity of nearly 800 MW. In line with our business model, this transaction enables us to optimize our capital allocation in our integrated power activities and helps improve the sector’s profitability. This operation, strengthen our development momentum in Germany, Europe’s largest power market, where we are deploying our clean firm power strategy, as illustrated by the 200 MW PPA signed with Airbus recently,” said Stéphane Michel, President Gas, Renewables & Power at TotalEnergies.

“The shift to cleaner energy depends on strong infrastructure. This investment marks Allianz’s first direct equity commitment to a portfolio of battery storage projects. As a pioneer in energy transition investing for more than 20 years with a portfolio spanning wind and solar farms, green hydrogen platforms, and an electricity interconnector, we are very delighted to partner with Total Energies on this important project in one of our home markets, Germany. These eleven projects across Germany with a capacity of 789MW upon completion will help reinforce the country’s energy resilience, accelerate the energy transition, and deliver long-term value for our clients,” commented Édouard Jozan, Head of Private Markets at Allianz Global Investors.

The completion of the transaction is subject to customary approvals and conditions.

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About Allianz Global Investors
Allianz Global Investors is a leading active asset manager with more than 700 investment professionals in 21 offices worldwide, and managing EUR 591 billion in assets. We believe that with every change comes an opportunity. Our goal is to actively shape the future of investing for all our clients, wherever their location and whatever their objectives. Curious and active in everything we do, we aspire to generate impact beyond alpha, steering our clients’ assets towards the right place at the right time, and building solutions that draw on capabilities across public and private markets.
Our focus on protecting and growing our clients’ assets allows us to create trusted partnerships, underpinned by a commitment to sustainability and driving positive change.

About Allianz
The Allianz Group is one of the world’s leading insurers and asset managers with around 97 million customers* in nearly 70 countries. Allianz customers benefit from a broad range of personal and corporate insurance services, ranging from property, life and health insurance to assistance services to credit insurance and global business insurance. Allianz is one of the world’s largest investors, managing around 764 billion euros** on behalf of its insurance customers. Furthermore, our asset managers PIMCO and Allianz Global Investors manage about 2.0 trillion euros** of third-party assets. Thanks to our systematic integration of ecological and social criteria in our business processes and investment decisions, we are among the leaders in the insurance industry in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index. In 2025, over 156,000 employees achieved total business volume of 186.9 billion euros and an operating profit of 17.4 billion euros for the Group.
*Customer count reflects Allianz customers in consolidated entities that are part of the customer reporting scope only.
** As of December 31, 2025.

TotalEnergies in Germany
TotalEnergies has been present in Germany since 1955 and employs around 4,000 people there.
TotalEnergies is actively deploying its electricity strategy in the country. The Company is developing an offshore wind portfolio with a total capacity of 7.5 GW in the North Sea and the Baltic Sea, as well as a 7 GW portfolio of solar and onshore wind projects, notably following the acquisition of VSB, and 2 GW of battery storage capacity with Kyon Energy, acquired in 2024. TotalEnergies also acquired Quadra Energy in 2023, the leading renewable power aggregator in Germany. The Company operates a network of more than 7,500 electric vehicle charging points in the country.
The Company also operates in Leuna one of the most modern refineries in Europe and offers a wide range of energy products: transport fuels, lubricants, liquefied gas, heating oil, bitumen and specialty products for industry, notably through its subsidiaries Hutchinson and Saft.
Finally, TotalEnergies is a major supplier of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) to the country, imported in particular via its regasification unit located in Mukran, on the German Baltic Sea coast.

TotalEnergies and electricity
TotalEnergies is building a competitive portfolio that combines renewables (solar, onshore wind, offshore wind) and flexible assets (CCGT, storage) to deliver clean firm power to its customers.
At the beginning of 2026, TotalEnergies has more than 34 GW of gross renewable power generation capacity and aims to achieve over 100 TWh of net electricity production by 2030.

About TotalEnergies
TotalEnergies is a global integrated energy company that produces and markets energies: oil and biofuels, natural gas, biogas and low-carbon hydrogen, renewables and electricity. Our more than 100,000 employees are committed to provide as many people as possible with energy that is more reliable, more affordable and more sustainable. Active in about 120 countries, TotalEnergies places sustainability at the heart of its strategy, its projects and its operations.

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The terms “TotalEnergies”, “TotalEnergies company” or “Company” in this document are used to designate TotalEnergies SE and the consolidated entities that are directly or indirectly controlled by TotalEnergies SE. Likewise, the words “we”, “us” and “our” may also be used to refer to these entities or to their employees. The entities in which TotalEnergies SE directly or indirectly owns a shareholding are separate legal entities. This document may contain forward-looking information and statements that are based on a number of economic data and assumptions made in a given economic, competitive and regulatory environment. They may prove to be inaccurate in the future and are subject to a number of risk factors. Neither TotalEnergies SE nor any of its subsidiaries assumes any obligation to update publicly any forward-looking information or statement, objectives or trends contained in this document whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Information concerning risk factors, that may affect TotalEnergies’ financial results or activities is provided in the most recent Universal Registration Document, the French-language version of which is filed by TotalEnergies SE with the French securities regulator Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF), and in the Form 20-F filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Why do you invest? Most people know that the answer should be something like "to make the most risk-adjusted constructive use of my money." If we're being honest, though, many of us find picking stocks and monitoring our portfolios at least a little bit entertaining. That's OK.

As a reminder to income-seeking investors, however, the very best dividend stocks are usually relatively boring names that just keep on cranking out cash payments regardless of the economic backdrop.

Here's a look at four boring dividend stocks that make for fantastic long-term income holdings.

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1. Procter & Gamble It doesn't get much more mundane than dishwashing detergent, diapers, toothpaste, and laundry supplies. There's a clear upside to being in these businesses, though. These are products that people buy over and over again. The key to sustained success in these markets is often just achieving enough scale and market dominance to keep your per-unit production cost low and your pricing power high.

Procter & Gamble (PG 2.08%) has done exactly that. Its Tide laundry detergent makes up roughly 40% of the U.S. market, while Pampers diapers' control of the domestic market is about half. In fact, most of the products in its portfolio regularly lead their respective categories.

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Perhaps the unsung hero in P&G's enduring success, however, is its sheer size and what that means in terms of marketing its goods. Not only does the company have a great deal of leverage it can use to ensure its retail partners prominently feature its products, it's simply got a bigger checkbook to fund its promotional efforts. The company spent a whopping $9.2 billion on advertising alone last year. Its competitors just can't match that.

Perhaps more important to income-minded investors, P&G has now raised its annualized dividend payment for 69 consecutive years. You'd be plugging into this stock's track record while the forward-looking yield stands at 2.6%.

2. Brookfield Asset Management There's nothing exciting about the investment management business, either. Fund managers pick stocks, and charge a modest quarterly percentage based on the amount of money they're tending. Surprisingly enough, performance doesn't mean much here. Maybe that's because most of these managers ultimately underperform the overall market, while the ones that do beat it typically don't do so for very long.

Still, it's an ideal business model for supporting reliable, recurring dividend payments.

While Brookfield Asset Management (BAM +0.90%) isn't really structured any differently than any other name in the investment management business, it's a compelling standout in one way. It's only focused on industries with above-average long-term growth potential. Brookfield is the name behind Brookfield Infrastructure Partners, Brookfield Renewable Energy Partners, and Brookfield Business Partners. That puts it in businesses like water management, AI data centers, solar energy production, logistics, hydroelectric power, and several other increasingly important industries.

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It's also just good at what it does -- picking the right businesses in the first place and then managing them well. Based on its historical track record (this year's quarterly per-share payout is up 15% from 2025's payment, for perspective), this company's long-term revenue and dividend growth target of between 15% and 20% seems very achievable.

3. Automatic Data Processing Automatic Data Processing (ADP +0.24%) is the payroll processor you may know better as ADP (yawn!). One out of every six U.S. workers receive their paychecks from this service provider.

That seems like it could be a potential problem. Given all that artificial intelligence can do these days, maybe it's only a matter of time before AI negates the need for this company's service.

Don't count Automatic Data Processing out just yet, however, for a handful of reasons.

Chief among these reasons is the fact that ADP is so much more than just a payroll processor. Employee time and attendance solutions, benefits management, recruitment, compliance (when and where it's needed), and more are all in its wheelhouse. These are all nuanced and organization-specific HR functions that can't be easily outsourced to an automated platform. Payroll taxes are also a matter that most institutions aren't quite ready to let AI wholly handle either, since fixing any errors could be a considerable headache.

For what it's worth, Automatic Data Processing is embracing artificial intelligence in areas and ways where it makes sense to do so, allowing the company to offer more efficient and effective tools to its 1.1 million customers. Its 51-year streak of annual dividend increases isn't in jeopardy -- at least, not yet.

This stock's yielding 3.2%, by the way.

4. Coca-Cola How would you like to step into a boring stock that's upped its per-share payout for an incredible 64 years? Beverage giant Coca-Cola (KO 1.64%) has done it, with no end to the track record in sight.

The secret to its long-term dependability isn't really a secret. Not only is its namesake cola one of the world's best-known and most beloved beverages, The Coca-Cola Company is also parent to a slew of other popular brands, including Gold Peak tea, Minute Maid juices, Glaceau water, Costa Coffee, and Powerade sports drink. It's got something to sell consumers despite their ever-changing preferences.

Even more compelling to income-minded investors is the underlying business model.

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Contrary to a common assumption, Coca-Cola does very little bottling of its own products anymore. Unlike rival PepsiCo, it punts most of this work to third-party bottlers, who also handle distribution duties. While it seemingly shouldn't matter who does this work, this model takes a great deal of the cost-based risk off Coca-Cola's books, allowing it to focus on what it does best. That's marketing its brands so well that they become lifestyle choices.

Newcomers will be stepping into a forward-looking yield of 2.6%, which isn't huge. However, it's based on a dividend that's grown nearly 90% over the course of just the past 10 years. It will grow into a powerhouse income-producing holding soon enough.

The receiver station of the Druzhba oil pipeline between Hungary and Russia is seen at the Hungarian MOL Group's Danube Refinery in Szazhalombatta, Hungary, May 18, 2022. Picture taken May 18,... Purchase Licensing Rights, opens new tab Read more

CompaniesBUDAPEST, March 3 (Reuters) - Hungary's MOL imported some 35,000 tons of Ukrainian crude via the Druzhba pipeline at Kyiv's ​request after a strike and fire near the pipeline in late ‌January, executive chairman Zsolt Hernadi told commercial television station ATV.

Ukrainian industry officials did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

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Oil shipments to Hungary and Slovakia - the only European ​Union countries still importing Russian oil - through the pipeline have been ​suspended since January 27 following what Kyiv says was a Russian ⁠attack on pumping installations in western Ukraine.

Hungary and Slovakia say that Ukraine ​is keeping the pipeline out of use for political reasons, prompting Budapest to block ​new EU sanctions on Russia. Kyiv says repairs are taking time.

Last week Reuters reported, citing three industry sources familiar with the matter, that before it was damaged, the Druzhba pipeline ​exported some Ukrainian oil and much higher volumes of Russian crude.

Hernadi said ​MOL believed the pipeline itself suffered no damage.

"When the fire broke out...from other storages they ‌started ⁠to pump Ukrainian crude into the pipeline. The Ukrainian colleagues asked us...to take over this oil to prevent the problem and fire escalating further," Hernadi said in an interview late on Monday.

"And we took 35,000 tons of Ukrainian ​crude which arrived on ​the Druzhba pipeline ⁠over 2-3 days."

Ukraine's embassy in Budapest said in a statement late on Monday that "the possibility and timing of repairs ​to the pipeline was solely dependent on security circumstances" ​as Russia ⁠was continuing its attacks.

Hernadi said the capacity of the Adriatic pipeline, which is an alternative to Druzhba to bring up seaborne oil shipments from Croatia, would be ⁠tested ​repeatedly this year.

MOL's main Hungarian refinery is still ​operating at about 40% below capacity due to a fire last year, Hernadi said, and this ​would remain the case until August.

Reporting by Krisztina Than; Editing by Kirsten Donovan

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Sintana Energy Inc (TSX-V:SEI, OTCQB:SEUSF, FRA:3ZX1, AIM:SEI) has kicked off a large-scale 3D seismic programme on its AREA OFF-1 licence offshore Uruguay, marking the start of a major data-gathering push on the Atlantic margin block where a Chevron affiliate is operator.

The company said contractor Viridien has mobilised the BGP Prospector vessel for a survey covering around 4,300 square kilometres. Acquisition is scheduled across two seasons - February to May 2026 and November 2026 to April 2027 - with most work over the block’s key prospects expected to be completed during the first season.

On timing, Sintana said fast-track results from seismic acquired in the first season are expected in the fourth quarter of 2026, with full pre-stack depth migration results from that season targeted for the second quarter of 2027.

"We are excited to see activity on AREA OFF-1 beginning so soon after completion of our acquisition of Challenger Energy in December," said chief executive Robert Bose.

"3D seismic acquisition is a key next step in defining the potential of Uruguay's offshore embedded within our Transatlantic portfolio, and which is underpinned by a relationship with Chevron that spans the conjugate margins.

On timing, Sintana said fast-track results from seismic acquired in the first season are expected in the fourth quarter of 2026, with full pre-stack depth migration results from that season targeted for the second quarter of 2027.

"We look forward to providing further updates on progress over the coming quarters."

Sintana holds a 40% non-operated interest in AREA OFF-1 and, it is carried for the total cost of the 3D seismic acquisition programme following the farm-out of a 60% operating interest to an affiliate of Chevron.

The crypto app Pump.fun is taking a significant step beyond its meme-coin roots, announcing broad new trading support that allows users to buy and sell a wider array of tokens directly within the platform. From meme coins to Bitcoin: Pump.

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LINK Price Prediction Summary • Short-term target (1 week): $9.50-$9.80 • Medium-term forecast (1 month): $10.50-$12.00 range • Bullish breakout level: $9.57 • Critical support:...

LINK Price Prediction Summary • Short-term target (1 week): $9.50-$9.80 • Medium-term forecast (1 month): $10.50-$12.00 range
• Bullish breakout level: $9.57 • Critical support: $8.21

What Crypto Analysts Are Saying About Chainlink Recent analyst sentiment around Chainlink has been cautiously optimistic, with multiple forecasters converging on similar price targets. According to Rebeca Moen's analysis from March 1st, "Chainlink (LINK) shows bullish potential with analyst targets of $10.50-$12.00 within 4-6 weeks. Current technical indicators suggest neutral momentum at $8.95."

This bullish outlook is echoed by Zach Anderson, who noted that "Chainlink trades at $9.20 with neutral RSI and analyst targets of $10.50-$12.00 within 4-6 weeks, despite bearish MACD momentum signaling caution for LINK investors." The consistency in these LINK price prediction targets suggests a coordinated technical view among analysts.

Iris Coleman's February 26th analysis reinforced this Chainlink forecast, stating that "Chainlink (LINK) eyes $10.50-$12.00 recovery target after recent analyst forecasts, with current technical indicators showing neutral RSI and potential breakout above $9.76 resistance."

LINK Technical Analysis Breakdown At $8.81, Chainlink is currently positioned near its 20-day moving average of $8.77, indicating consolidation around fair value. The RSI reading of 45.55 places LINK in neutral territory, suggesting neither overbought nor oversold conditions.

The MACD histogram at 0.0000 indicates a potential momentum shift, though the bearish crossover remains a concern for short-term price action. Chainlink's position within the Bollinger Bands at 0.54 shows the token trading slightly above the middle band, with room to move toward the upper band at $9.29.

Key resistance levels for this LINK price prediction include immediate resistance at $9.19 and strong resistance at $9.57. Breaking above $9.57 would confirm the bullish breakout scenario anticipated by analysts. On the downside, immediate support sits at $8.51, with critical support at $8.21.

The 24-hour trading range of $8.59-$9.27 and daily ATR of $0.55 indicate moderate volatility, providing both opportunity and risk for traders.

Chainlink Price Targets: Bull vs Bear Case Bullish Scenario In the bullish case for this Chainlink forecast, LINK would need to break decisively above the $9.57 strong resistance level. This breakout would likely target the analyst consensus range of $10.50-$12.00 within the 4-6 week timeframe.

The path higher would first require clearing immediate resistance at $9.19, followed by the critical $9.57 level. A sustained move above $10.00 would open the door to the $10.50-$12.00 target zone, representing potential upside of 19-36% from current levels.

Technical confirmation would come from RSI breaking above 50, MACD turning positive, and volume expansion on any breakout moves.

Bearish Scenario The bearish case for LINK centers around failure to hold current support levels. A break below immediate support at $8.51 could trigger further selling toward the strong support at $8.21.

Below $8.21, the next significant support doesn't appear until much lower levels, making this a critical line in the sand for bulls. The bearish MACD momentum already in place could accelerate any downside move if support fails.

Risk factors include broader crypto market weakness, regulatory concerns, or technical breakdown below key moving averages.

Should You Buy LINK? Entry Strategy Based on current technical conditions, potential entry strategies for this LINK price prediction include:

Conservative Entry: Wait for a pullback to the $8.50-$8.60 support zone, offering better risk-reward for the move toward $10.50-$12.00 targets.

Aggressive Entry: Buy on a confirmed break above $9.57 with stop-loss at $9.20, targeting the analyst consensus range.

DCA Approach: Begin accumulating between $8.21-$8.81, adding on any weakness while maintaining strict position sizing.

Risk management should include stop-losses below $8.21 for any long positions, as this represents the critical support level that would invalidate the bullish thesis.

Conclusion This LINK price prediction suggests cautious optimism for Chainlink over the next 4-6 weeks, with analyst targets of $10.50-$12.00 appearing technically achievable if key resistance levels are cleared. The neutral RSI and consolidation pattern support the potential for upward movement, though bearish MACD momentum requires careful monitoring.

The consistency in analyst forecasts, combined with technical positioning near fair value, creates a favorable setup for patient investors. However, failure to hold support at $8.21 would significantly alter the bullish outlook.

This analysis is for educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Cryptocurrency investments carry significant risk, and prices can be highly volatile. Always conduct your own research and consider your risk tolerance before making investment decisions.

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After a sharp sell-off tied to escalating tensions in the Middle East, the crypto market has bounced hard. Bitcoin surged back toward $70,000, Ethereum reclaimed $2,065, and total market cap climbed above $2.38 trillion. 

The Dow Jones slipped just 140 points, while the Nasdaq 100 erased earlier losses and turned positive. Oil also failed to explode higher as feared. That muted reaction may have helped stabilize crypto sentiment.

But is this the start of a new leg up—or just a fake rally?

On-chain analytics firm Santiment highlighted a critical shift in crowd behavior. As Bitcoin threatened to drop below $65K, social data showed a huge spike in positive sentiment. Within the next 2 hours and 20 minutes, BTC rallied roughly 7%, reaching $69.9K before facing resistance at $70K.

According to Santiment, this type of rapid sentiment flip often signals a short-term, retail-driven pump. With discourse heavily focused on Iran, Israel, and U.S. tensions, volatility is expected to track geopolitical headlines. In short, the rally may have been fueled more by emotion and positioning than by structural change.

Why is the Crypto Market Up Today?A key explanation behind the rebound is capital rotation. When markets dump, profits must flow elsewhere. Silver, tech stocks, and airline stocks were down, while Bitcoin, XRP, and SOL absorbed fresh liquidity.

There’s also the classic “buy the rumor, sell the news” dynamic. Investors dumped crypto ahead of the war escalation. Now that the economic damage appears contained, they’re buying back in. Traders are also pricing in possible de-escalation, with ceasefire odds reportedly rising to 46% by March 31 and 66% by April 30.

Strong U.S. macro data added fuel. S&P Global’s manufacturing PMI rose from 50.4 to 51, while ISM increased from 51.7 to 52.4, signaling economic resilience.

BTC vs Gold and the Dead-Cat QuestionAnalyst Michaël van de Poppe argues the BTC/Gold pair has bottomed due to strong bullish divergence on daily and weekly charts. He believes much of the geopolitical fear was already priced in and expects potential rotation from gold and silver into equities and Bitcoin.

Meanwhile, corporate accumulation continues. Michael Saylor’s Strategy bought over 3,000 BTC, and Tom Lee’s BitMine added more than 50,000 ETH despite volatility.

Still, caution remains. If this rally is primarily sentiment-driven, as market data suggests, it could be a classic dead-cat bounce before another move lower.

For now, crypto is climbing. Whether this marks a true breakout or just temporary relief depends on how sentiment, macro data, and geopolitics evolve in the coming days.

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FAQsWhy is the crypto market going up today?

Crypto is rising as war fears ease, U.S. data stays strong, and capital rotates back into Bitcoin and Ethereum after last week’s panic sell-off.

What does on-chain sentiment data signal right now?

On-chain data shows a rapid flip to bullish sentiment, often linked to short-term retail buying rather than long-term structural growth.

How do geopolitics impact Bitcoin and Ethereum prices?

Geopolitical tensions increase volatility. When risks ease, investors often rotate back into crypto, boosting short-term prices quickly.

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Bitcoin price retests $70,000 for the second time in a week, sparking speculations among traders whether BTC is bottoming after a multi-month correction or is it a bear market trap? BTC is currently moving in a narrow $64K-$70K range amid tailwinds including spot Bitcoin ETF inflows, the CLARITY Act progress, and improving on-chain signals.

Zach Anderson Mar 03, 2026 07:25

BCH Price Prediction Summary • Short-term target (1 week): $463-$470 • Medium-term forecast (1 month): $480-$520 range • Bullish breakout level: $516 (SMA 20 resistance) • Critical support: $427....

BCH Price Prediction Summary • Short-term target (1 week): $463-$470 • Medium-term forecast (1 month): $480-$520 range
• Bullish breakout level: $516 (SMA 20 resistance) • Critical support: $427.87

What Crypto Analysts Are Saying About Bitcoin Cash While specific analyst predictions are limited for the current timeframe, on-chain metrics suggest Bitcoin Cash is approaching oversold territory. According to technical analysis data from Binance, BCH is currently trading near its lower Bollinger Band at $419.51, which historically indicates potential buying opportunities.

The lack of recent KOL commentary on Bitcoin Cash reflects the altcoin's reduced market attention compared to Bitcoin and Ethereum, though this could present opportunities for contrarian investors watching technical setups.

BCH Technical Analysis Breakdown Bitcoin Cash is displaying mixed but increasingly bullish technical signals at current levels. The RSI reading of 31.91 places BCH in neutral territory but approaching oversold conditions, suggesting selling pressure may be exhausting.

The MACD histogram at 0.0000 indicates bearish momentum is flattening, while the MACD line at -27.97 remains below its signal line. This configuration often precedes trend reversals when combined with oversold RSI conditions.

BCH's position at 0.14 on the Bollinger Band scale shows the token trading much closer to the lower band ($419.51) than the upper band ($614.12). This extreme positioning historically leads to mean reversion moves toward the middle band at $516.81.

Key resistance levels emerge at $455.03 (immediate) and $463.27 (strong), while critical support sits at $437.33 and $427.87. The daily ATR of $30.39 suggests normal volatility ranges of approximately 7% daily.

Bitcoin Cash Price Targets: Bull vs Bear Case Bullish Scenario If BCH breaks above the immediate resistance at $455.03, the path opens toward $463.27 and ultimately the 20-day SMA at $516.81. This Bitcoin Cash forecast would represent a 15-16% gain from current levels to strong resistance.

Technical confirmation would require RSI climbing above 40 and MACD histogram turning positive. Volume expansion above the recent average of $14.7 million would support upward momentum.

Bearish Scenario A break below the strong support at $427.87 could trigger further selling toward the lower Bollinger Band at $419.51. This BCH price prediction scenario becomes likely if Bitcoin experiences broader weakness or if selling volume increases significantly.

Risk factors include the concerning alignment of all major moving averages above current price, indicating a strong downtrend that requires significant buying pressure to reverse.

Should You Buy BCH? Entry Strategy Current technical conditions suggest a potential accumulation opportunity for risk-tolerant investors. Consider dollar-cost averaging between $440-$450, with additional purchases if BCH tests the $427-$437 support zone.

Implement stop-losses below $420 to limit downside risk, representing approximately 6% from current levels. Target initial profit-taking at $470-$480, then hold remainder for potential moves toward $520.

Position sizing should remain modest given Bitcoin Cash's reduced market dominance and limited institutional adoption compared to larger cryptocurrencies.

Conclusion This BCH price prediction suggests a 20-25% upside potential over the next month, driven primarily by oversold technical conditions and proximity to key support levels. However, the broader bearish structure indicated by all moving averages trading above price requires caution.

Bitcoin Cash forecast models point toward $480-$520 as reasonable targets, contingent on broader crypto market stability and successful defense of the $427 support level. Confidence level remains moderate at 60% given mixed technical signals and limited fundamental catalysts.

This analysis is for educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Cryptocurrency investments carry significant risk, and past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider your risk tolerance before investing.

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Bitcoin has returned to a key psychological price level as markets bounced back amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East.

Bitcoin prices reached $70,125 in late Monday trading on Coinbase, according to TradingView.

However, it hit resistance there as it did on Feb. 25 and had pulled back slightly to trade at $68,000 at the time of writing during the Tuesday morning Asian trading session. There has been an “insane reversal in the markets,” observed crypto analyst ‘Bull Theory’ on Tuesday.

“Just 24 hours ago, we saw extreme fear and panic when US futures opened Sunday night,” they said. US stock markets and crypto markets have rebounded strongly, they observed before adding:

“Markets don’t hate bad news; they hate uncertainty. Khamenei’s death didn’t spark chaos; it removed ambiguity, and the market priced that in immediately.”

Bitcoin Bucks War Panic Trend “Traditional ‘risk-off’ playbooks say Bitcoin should be dumping right now,” said Macro outlet Milk Road. “If BTC can maintain this divergence from risk assets during sustained geopolitical stress, the ‘digital gold’ argument finds itself a new tailwind.”

“We understand war headlines make investors nervous, but we expect stocks to be up in March,” commented Fundstrat’s Tom Lee on Monday.

“This is exactly what happened in 2022 when Russia invaded Ukraine,” said analyst ‘CrediBull Crypto’.

They added that the day of the invasion marked a local bottom after months of drawdown, “and we spent a month climbing 40% back to the upside before continuation back down.”

“People’s first inclination during events like this is to panic and sell, which would have made you sell the local bottom in both these instances.”

Meanwhile, CryptoQuant analyst ‘Moreno’ said, “the sell-side pressure from recent buyers is fading. Panic is being replaced by patience, or at least exhaustion.”

“Despite the recent geopolitical escalation involving Iran, a type of event that historically triggers reactive selling, the data shows no meaningful spike in exchange inflows from short-term holders.”

There was no panic profit-taking, no loss capitulation, no reactive behavior from this typically event-sensitive cohort,” he added.

Santiment reported that as markets have rallied, social data indicated there was a “huge surge in positive sentiment as Bitcoin’s price was threatening to fall below $65,000.”

You may also like: $1 Billion Floods Back Into Crypto Funds, Snapping Five-Week $4B Bleed 5% in 1 Hour: Bitcoin Price Explodes to $69K Ahead of Trump’s Speech on Iran Situation Bitcoin On-Chain Data: Retail Exits While Institutional ETF Holdings Surge “Discourse is heavily invested in the Iran, Israel, and US conflict currently, so expect volatile movement based on any notable updates with the developments,” it added.

📈 As today’s markets have rallied, social data indicated there was a huge surge in positive sentiment as Bitcoin’s price was threatening to fall below $65K. Over the next 2 hours and 20 minutes, $BTC rallied +7% and reached $69.9K before running into $70K resistance for the time… pic.twitter.com/B3lWwtqABz

— Santiment (@santimentfeed) March 2, 2026

Crypto Market Outlook Crypto market capitalization has gained 2.6% on the day to reach $2.42 trillion at the time of writing. The move was largely driven by Bitcoin, but Ether also reclaimed the $2,000 level and remains just above it at the time of writing.

Altcoin gains were minimal in comparison to the top two digital assets.

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Joerg Hiller Mar 03, 2026 07:30

ATOM Price Prediction Summary • Short-term target (1 week): $1.95-$2.05 • Medium-term forecast (1 month): $2.20-$2.65 range • Bullish breakout level: $2.47 (Upper Bollinger Band) •...

ATOM Price Prediction Summary • Short-term target (1 week): $1.95-$2.05 • Medium-term forecast (1 month): $2.20-$2.65 range
• Bullish breakout level: $2.47 (Upper Bollinger Band) • Critical support: $1.69 (Lower Bollinger Band)

What Crypto Analysts Are Saying About Cosmos While specific analyst predictions from major KOLs are limited in recent hours, recent technical analysis from crypto researchers provides insight into ATOM's trajectory. According to James Ding's January analysis, "ATOM price prediction shows bullish momentum building with $2.40 target within 4-6 weeks. Cosmos forecast suggests recovery from oversold conditions despite being 58% below highs."

Jessie A Ellis noted bullish technical patterns forming, stating "Cosmos (ATOM) shows bullish momentum with RSI at 68.78 and price trading near upper Bollinger Band resistance. Technical analysis suggests potential breakout to $2.65-$2.80 range."

On-chain metrics from platforms like CryptoQuant indicate accumulation patterns forming near current support levels, suggesting smart money positioning for potential recovery.

ATOM Technical Analysis Breakdown Cosmos is currently trading at $1.83, showing modest daily gains of 0.88% despite broader market headwinds. The technical picture reveals several key insights:

RSI Analysis: At 36.43, ATOM's RSI sits in neutral territory but leans toward oversold conditions, historically a favorable zone for contrarian entries. This reading suggests selling pressure may be exhausting.

MACD Signals: The MACD histogram at 0.0000 indicates momentum equilibrium, though the negative MACD value of -0.0857 still reflects underlying bearish pressure. A positive histogram crossover would signal early bullish momentum.

Bollinger Bands Position: Trading at 0.17 on the Bollinger Band scale puts ATOM very close to the lower band at $1.69, indicating potential oversold bounce conditions. The middle band at $2.08 represents immediate upside resistance.

Volume Profile: Daily spot volume of $3.42 million on Binance shows moderate interest, though increased volume would strengthen any breakout attempts.

Cosmos Price Targets: Bull vs Bear Case Bullish Scenario ($2.40-$2.80 targets) The optimistic ATOM price prediction hinges on reclaiming the $1.93 strong resistance level. A sustained break above this zone could trigger:

First target: $2.08 (20-day SMA and Bollinger middle band) Second target: $2.47 (Upper Bollinger Band) Extended target: $2.65-$2.80 (analyst projections) Technical confirmation would require RSI pushing above 50 and MACD histogram turning positive. The Cosmos forecast improves significantly if Bitcoin maintains stability above key support levels.

Bearish Scenario ($1.40-$1.69 risk) Downside risks remain if ATOM fails to hold current support structure:

Immediate support: $1.78 (daily low) Critical support: $1.69 (Lower Bollinger Band) Extended downside: $1.40-$1.50 zone Risk factors include broader crypto market weakness, regulatory uncertainty, and potential Bitcoin correlation breakdown during volatile periods.

Should You Buy ATOM? Entry Strategy Based on current technical levels, a systematic approach appears prudent:

Conservative entry: $1.75-$1.80 (near current levels) Aggressive entry: $1.69-$1.72 (Bollinger Band support test) Breakout entry: $1.95+ (above resistance with volume confirmation)

Stop-loss: $1.65 (below Bollinger Band support)

Take-profit 1: $2.08 (middle band resistance) Take-profit 2: $2.40+ (analyst targets) Position sizing should reflect the 58% distance from previous highs, indicating substantial recovery potential but also significant volatility risk.

Conclusion The ATOM price prediction suggests a cautiously optimistic outlook for the coming 4-6 weeks. Technical indicators point to oversold conditions that historically precede recovery rallies, while analyst targets in the $2.40-$2.65 range appear technically achievable.

However, success depends heavily on broader market conditions and Bitcoin's ability to maintain stability. The Cosmos forecast remains constructive for patient investors willing to navigate near-term volatility.

Disclaimer: Cryptocurrency price predictions are speculative and based on technical analysis. Always conduct your own research and never invest more than you can afford to lose. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

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James Ding Mar 03, 2026 07:42

TRON trades at $0.28 with neutral RSI at 46.88. Technical analysis suggests TRX could test $0.29 resistance, though bearish MACD signals warrant caution for March targets.

TRON (TRX) has shown modest stability around the $0.28 level as March begins, with technical indicators painting a mixed picture for the cryptocurrency's near-term trajectory. With RSI hovering in neutral territory and key resistance levels nearby, this TRX price prediction examines the potential pathways for the token in the coming weeks.

TRX Price Prediction Summary • Short-term target (1 week): $0.28-$0.29 range • Medium-term forecast (1 month): $0.27-$0.31 range • Bullish breakout level: $0.29 (Upper Bollinger Band) • Critical support: $0.28 (Lower Bollinger Band)

What Crypto Analysts Are Saying About TRON While specific analyst predictions are limited in the current market environment, recent analysis from blockchain.news suggests that TRX is positioned to potentially test the $0.29 resistance level. The analysis notes that with neutral RSI conditions, TRON has room for upward movement, though bearish MACD signals suggest traders should exercise caution with March targets.

According to on-chain data, TRON's trading volume remains healthy at $28.5 million over the past 24 hours on Binance spot markets, indicating sustained interest despite the sideways price action.

TRX Technical Analysis Breakdown The current technical landscape for TRON presents a consolidation pattern with several key observations:

RSI Analysis: At 46.88, TRON's RSI sits firmly in neutral territory, neither overbought nor oversold. This positioning suggests TRX has room to move in either direction without immediate pressure from momentum extremes.

MACD Signals: The MACD indicator shows bearish momentum with both the MACD line (-0.0010) and signal line (-0.0010) in negative territory. The histogram reading of -0.0000 indicates minimal but bearish momentum, suggesting caution for immediate upside moves.

Bollinger Bands: TRX is trading within a tight Bollinger Band range, with the upper band at $0.29 serving as immediate resistance and the lower band at $0.28 providing support. The %B position of 0.39 indicates TRX is trading below the middle band but has room to move toward the upper band.

Moving Average Structure: The longer-term moving averages paint a concerning picture, with the SMA 50 at $0.29 and SMA 200 at $0.31 both above the current price, indicating TRX remains in a longer-term downtrend despite recent stabilization.

TRON Price Targets: Bull vs Bear Case Bullish Scenario In the bullish case for this TRON forecast, TRX could see a move toward $0.29, representing the immediate resistance level and upper Bollinger Band. A break above this level with increased volume could target the 50-day moving average at $0.29, with further upside potentially reaching $0.31 if broader market conditions improve.

Technical confirmation for the bullish scenario would require RSI moving above 50 and MACD lines turning positive. The Stochastic indicators (%K at 30.77, %D at 24.62) suggest TRX is in oversold territory on shorter timeframes, which could support a relief bounce.

Bearish Scenario The bearish case centers on the concerning longer-term moving average structure and bearish MACD momentum. If TRX fails to hold the $0.28 support level, the next significant support isn't clearly defined in the current technical data, which could lead to increased volatility on the downside.

Risk factors include the distance from key moving averages and the lack of strong bullish momentum indicators. A break below $0.28 could accelerate selling pressure, particularly given the minimal average true range (ATR) suggesting low volatility that could expand in either direction.

Should You Buy TRX? Entry Strategy For traders considering TRON positions, the current TRX price prediction suggests a range-bound approach may be most appropriate. Entry points near $0.28 (current support) could offer favorable risk-reward ratios with stops placed below the lower Bollinger Band.

A more conservative strategy would wait for a clear break above $0.29 with volume confirmation before establishing long positions. This approach would provide better confirmation of trend reversal while accepting slightly higher entry prices.

Risk management should include position sizing that accounts for the potential for increased volatility, given the current low ATR reading. Stop-losses below $0.27 could help limit downside exposure while allowing room for normal price fluctuations.

Conclusion This TRX price prediction points to a cryptocurrency at a technical crossroads. While neutral RSI conditions and proximity to resistance levels suggest upside potential toward $0.29, the bearish MACD momentum and longer-term moving average structure warrant caution. The TRON forecast for March suggests range-bound trading is most likely, with key levels at $0.28 support and $0.29 resistance determining the next directional move.

Traders should monitor volume patterns and broader market sentiment closely, as these factors could be the catalyst for TRX to break out of its current consolidation pattern. As always, cryptocurrency price predictions carry inherent uncertainty, and proper risk management is essential for any trading strategy.

Disclaimer: Cryptocurrency investments are highly volatile and risky. This analysis is for educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consider your risk tolerance before making investment decisions.

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Peter Zhang Mar 03, 2026 07:50

Bitcoin's 40%+ crash driven by yen carry trade unwinding, TGA rebuilding, and margin hikes. HTX analysis reveals why macro factors now dominate crypto pricing.

Bitcoin's brutal Q1 2026 wasn't just another crypto correction—it was a systematic deleveraging event triggered by three liquidity drains hitting simultaneously. According to a new macro report from HTX, the 40%+ drawdown from highs marks the end of crypto's liquidity-driven growth phase and the beginning of something traders need to understand: a market now dominated by central bank balance sheets and fiscal policy.

The Perfect Storm Nobody Saw ComingBTC currently trades around $68,996 after recovering 3.95% in the past 24 hours, but the damage from Q1 tells the real story. The quarterly return of -23.21% ranks as the third-worst Q1 since 2013, beaten only by the 2018 crash (-49.7%) and 2014's -37.42% bloodbath.

HTX's analysis identifies three converging forces that drained liquidity from risk assets globally—with crypto taking the hardest hit due to its structural vulnerabilities.

The Yen Carry Trade UnwindFor years, traders borrowed cheap yen at near-zero rates, converted to dollars, and parked funds in high-yield assets including crypto. That trade blew up spectacularly in early 2026.

Japanese 10-year government bond yields punched through 1.2%—a multi-year high—as the Bank of Japan signaled an exit from negative rates. USD/JPY collapsed from above 150 to the 140 range. Suddenly, arbitrage traders faced both narrowing spreads and currency losses.

The rational response? Liquidate overseas holdings to repay yen loans. Crypto's 24/7 liquidity made it the obvious ATM. HTX notes that during mid-February's rapid yen appreciation, Bitcoin/yen displayed a strong negative correlation—the fingerprint of carry trade unwinding. With estimates placing total yen carry trades in the tens of trillions, this drain isn't over.

Treasury's Liquidity VacuumWhile yen trades represented international tightening, the U.S. Treasury General Account (TGA) sucked liquidity directly from the dollar system. The Treasury's target: $850 billion by end of March, peaking near $1.025 trillion during April's tax season.

That meant withdrawing roughly $200 billion from financial markets in two months. The transmission to crypto runs through bank reserves—lower reserves mean reduced financing for hedge funds and market makers, forcing them to compress risk exposure. U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs hemorrhaged $4.5 billion in Q1, with BlackRock's IBIT alone losing $2.1 billion.

Margin Hikes Triggered CascadeCME's margin increases on precious metals futures rippled into crypto within days. Exchanges raised margin ratios and lowered leverage caps, forcing liquidations that drove prices lower, triggering more liquidations. Bitcoin and Ethereum futures flipped into backwardation with persistently negative funding rates—a market now dominated by shorts rather than longs.

What Traders Should WatchHTX's framework for timing the bottom centers on several indicators. Stablecoin market cap recovery would signal fresh capital entering. Bitcoin dominance stabilization above 40% suggests risk appetite returning to blue chips. Positive perpetual funding rates historically precede sustained rallies.

Q2 looks challenging—TGA peaks during tax season and Fed balance sheet reduction continues. The 46% of circulating BTC supply currently underwater at these prices creates overhead resistance at $70,000-$75,000.

Real recovery likely waits until H2 2026, when TGA balances decline and Fed policy expectations clarify. Until then, the old narratives about crypto decoupling from macro or acting as digital gold are dead. During this liquidity crisis, Bitcoin's correlation with the Nasdaq hit historical highs. For better or worse, crypto now trades like every other risk asset.

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XRP is back in focus after new infrastructure developments tied to Ripple’s institutional push. Hidden Road ($HRFI) officially went live on the NSCC directory on March 2, 2026, per a DTCC notice.

Summary

Hidden Road’s NSCC listing strengthens Ripple’s institutional positioning, potentially positive for long-term XRPL adoption. XRP remains below its 50-day SMA, signaling ongoing bearish structure. Support sits near $1.30 and $1.20; resistance stands at $1.45 and $1.62. The development deepens the integration between Ripple and Hidden Road and strengthens Ripple Prime’s role in bridging traditional finance (TradFi) with decentralized finance (DeFi).

The NSCC (National Securities Clearing Corporation), a subsidiary of DTCC, handles post-trade clearing and settlement for U.S. equities.

The integration of #Ripple and Hidden Road continues to scale.

The latest DTCC notice shows Hidden Road ($HRFI) officially going live on the NSCC directory March 2, 2026. Ripple Prime's role in bridging TradFi and DeFi will likely move post-trade volume to the XRPL pic.twitter.com/H9qwav3fLO

— 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗸XRP (@BankXRP) March 2, 2026 If Ripple Prime infrastructure facilitates post-trade flows that eventually settle or interact with the XRP Ledger (XRPL), it could represent meaningful real-world volume moving onto blockchain rails.

While the integration does not automatically translate into direct Ripple token (XRP) demand, market participants often interpret institutional connectivity as a long-term bullish signal. The key question remains whether XRPL usage scales in a way that structurally increases XRP utility rather than simply expanding enterprise tooling.

XRP price analysis From a technical standpoint, XRP is currently trading around $1.36 on the daily chart, consolidating after a prolonged downtrend from the $2.40 region earlier this year. Price remains below the 50-day simple moving average near $1.62, indicating the broader trend is still bearish.

XRP price analysis | Source: Crypto.News Immediate support sits near $1.30–$1.32, with a stronger demand zone around $1.20, where buyers previously stepped in aggressively.

On the upside, resistance is clustered at $1.45, followed by the 50-day SMA at $1.62. A decisive break above that level would be needed to shift medium-term momentum.

The RSI (14) is hovering near 40, suggesting weak momentum but not yet oversold conditions. This reflects consolidation rather than strong accumulation. Unless XRP reclaims $1.45–$1.62, rallies may face selling pressure.

2026 has already been a challenging year for the cryptocurrency industry. And XRP (XRP +0.77%) hasn't escaped the crash, with the utility-focused token losing around 25% of its value in just under three months, as I write this.

Experts aren't sure why the market has suddenly pivoted away from crypto in a time of rising economic and geopolitical uncertainty.

That said, this isn't the first time digital assets have broadly declined. And history tells us that they will bounce back. Let's discuss three reasons XRP could be a great place to park $500 while you wait for a rebound.

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Macroeconomic conditions remain favorable The recent cryptocurrency drop doesn't seem to be tied to any problems with the asset class from an economic or regulatory perspective. On the contrary, these fundamentals seem more favorable than ever. The political front has been the most exciting, with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) under Donald Trump moving away from lawsuits toward a stance that favors regulatory clarity and integration.

These changes have directly benefited XRP, which recently settled an SEC lawsuit over the classification of its XRP token sales. The court decided that its sales to retail investors didn't fall under securities regulations, while some of its sales to institutional investors did.

While XRP's developer, Ripple Labs, was required to pay a fine of $50 million, this is actually very good news for XRP because it gives regulatory clarity. Large, risk-averse institutions now have a clearer idea of how to deal with XRP, potentially incentivizing them to add it to their portfolios.

The resolution of the lawsuit may have also helped push the SEC to approve XRP-based spot exchange-traded funds late last year. These provide direct access to XRP without the digital wallets and other complexities associated with cryptocurrency storage and custody.

XRP's ecosystem is expanding XRP was designed with real-world utility in mind. The developers wanted it to serve as a bridge currency, allowing users to seamlessly transfer money internationally by bypassing costly and time-consuming wire transfers. To pull this off, they gave it impressive technical features like a capacity of 1,500 transactions per second and an extremely low fee of just 0.00001 XRP per transaction.

At the time, these features set XRP apart from older blockchain networks like Bitcoin and Ethereum. But now that newer blockchains have met or surpassed XRP's performance, Ripple Labs has worked hard to expand the XRP ecosystem by adding new products and services.

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In 2024, Ripple Labs launched the dollar-pegged stablecoin Ripple USD. Stablecoins are a significant opportunity for growth, with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent predicting the market could be worth $3 trillion by 2030. And while Ripple USD is a separate asset from XRP, it shares the same blockchain ledger, which means it boosts network activity, and transaction fees are paid in XRP, a portion of which is removed from circulation through a process called burning.

RippleLabs has taken its stablecoin efforts a step further by applying for a U.S. bank charter and moving to acquire stablecoin platform Rail for $200 billion. Rail claims to be responsible for 10% of global stablecoin payments. And Ripple believes this deal could allow it to integrate its blockchain platforms even deeper into mainstream finance.

Crypto has historically bounced back XRP looks like a falling knife right now, and that makes me think now probably isn't a good time to bet a huge amount of money on the asset. That said, the cryptocurrency market has repeatedly recovered from cyclical downtrends. And with its series of regulatory wins, an active development team, and an expanding ecosystem, XRP looks poised to eventually bounce back stronger than ever. It has the potential to turn $500 into significantly more over the long term so if you've got $500 to invest, it's worth a look. There's no guarantee that what happened in the past will happen again, but history provides me some comfort.

U.S. spot bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds posted sizable net inflows on Monday, as institutional investors view bitcoin's current price level as an attractive entry point despite ongoing global turbulence.

According to data from SoSoValue, spot bitcoin ETFs recorded $458.2 million in net inflows on Monday, led by $263.2 million into BlackRock's IBIT. Seven other funds, including those from Fidelity and Grayscale, recorded net inflows, while no funds experienced outflows for the day.

"The positive spot bitcoin ETF inflows mark a turning point as major allocators appear to view current price levels as an attractive entry point amid bitcoin's recent correction and stabilization," said Nick Ruck, director of LVRG Research.

Bitcoin funds have reported substantial outflows amid increased volatility and falling prices throughout the early part of the year. In January and February combined, the ETFs witnessed over $1.8 billion in net outflows.

Flows shifted last week to record a weekly inflow of $787 million, ending five consecutive weeks of negative flows. Monday's inflows showed a continuation in that trend.

"What makes this particularly notable is the divergence from retail sentiment," said BTC Markets Crypto Analyst Rachael Lucas, who pointed out that the retail market remains in "extreme fear," according to the fear and greed index. "[Institutions] appear to be positioning for a macro recovery and are leaning on Bitcoin’s structural fundamentals."

Lucas added that the timing of the inflows and the heavy concentration in BlackRock's IBIT suggest "coordinated buying" among large allocators such as pension funds and endowments seeking relative value.

A similar pattern was seen across other crypto ETFs. Spot Ethereum funds reported a daily net inflow of $38.7 million on Monday, while Solana ETFs attracted $17.4 million and XRP ETFs saw roughly $7 million in net inflows.

Buying into instability Meanwhile, the return of inflows comes amid heightened global instability and persistent U.S.–Iran tensions following joint U.S. and Israeli strikes that killed Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Andri Fauzan Adziima, research lead at Bitrue, told The Block that institutions bought into global uncertainty because they view bitcoin as a maturing diversifier and hedge. "They seized dip opportunities rather than waiting for de-escalation, as structural ETF flows and resilience trumped waiting for perfect clarity," Adziima said.

BTC Markets' Lucas stated that while geopolitical de-escalation could bolster ETF inflows, any further instability will likely drive volatility. Despite these elevated risks, she noted that current data reflect a continued institutional appetite for allocation.

Bitcoin climbed 2.5% over the past 24 hours at $67,877 as of 1:37 a.m. ET Tuesday, while ether rose 2.3% to $1,993, according to The Block's crypto price page.

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