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BlackRock digital assets head Robert Mitchnick said Bitcoin and Ethereum remain the only two cryptocurrencies attracting meaningful investor demand.

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BlackRock says Bitcoin and Ethereum dominate investor demand. IBIT saw $26B inflows in 2025 despite Bitcoin’s price decline. ETH staking ETF aims to add yield to ether exposure. This comes as the asset manager evaluates future ETF products. Speaking on CNBC following the launch of BlackRock’s ETHB staked ether ETF, Mitchnick stated Bitcoin commands approximately 60% of crypto market share while Ethereum holds the low teens.

The comments come as BlackRock’s IBIT Bitcoin ETF recorded $26 billion in inflows during 2025 despite Bitcoin falling nearly 50% from its October all-time high.

IBIT ranked fourth globally for ETF inflows last year, becoming the only product in the top 20 to post positive flows while delivering negative price returns.

Year-to-date flows for IBIT remain slightly positive, with approximately 90% of the investor base maintaining steady accumulation patterns through the drawdown.

Bitcoin and Ethereum dominate investor allocation decisions Mitchnick described Bitcoin as a “digital gold emerging monetary alternative” while calling Ethereum as “a technology centric bet around blockchain innovation and the various use cases of ether and digital assets.”

The distinction decides how investors approach portfolio allocations, with Ethereum exposure aligning more closely with technology and venture equity allocations.

BlackRock’s ETHA became the third-fastest ETF in history to reach $10 billion in assets under management, trailing only IBIT and Fidelity’s FBTC.

The newly launched ETHB adds staking yield to spot ether exposure, addressing what Mitchnick called a “limitation” in original ether ETF products that lacked yield capture mechanisms.

The staking feature makes ETHB “much closer, like the Bitcoin ETPs were, to a silver bullet for a lot of investors in terms of a super convenient exposure vehicle,” Mitchnick said.

Long-term investors drive Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF flows Retail investors and financial advisors comprise the majority of ETF demand, with both segments showing opportunistic buying during price declines.

Hedge funds account for roughly 10% of flows, primarily running basis trades that go long ETFs while shorting futures contracts. These trades remain neutral for Bitcoin’s price but create flow volatility when basis spreads compress.

Mitchnick noted BlackRock sees “pockets of interest” in other crypto assets but maintains a “discerning approach” to product expansion.

The firm continues evaluating assets as liquidity, scale, and use cases develop, but Bitcoin and Ethereum remain where investor interest concentrates overwhelmingly.

Official Trump (TRUMP) token surged sharply over the past 24 hours, outperforming a subdued broader cryptocurrency market. The politically themed meme coin climbed about 30% to trade near $4.13 a head of the FOMC meeting next week. 

The broader crypto market fell about 0.85% and it was trading at about 2.41 trillion. Bitcoin price holds above $70,000, and Ethereum above the 2,000 mark.

TRUMP had become the best-performing top 100 digital assets by market capitalization. The token attracted traders as a big-ticket Trump-themed dinner invitation was expected. Trading volume increased over 222% in a single day recorded in the market data. The volume was almost $1.87 million, indicating speculative excitement again in retail circles.

Source: 7D chart, Coingecko The rally soon grew into a steep increase in the overall valuation of the token. Earlier in the day, TRUMP market capitalization was around $662 million. In hours, its market value was enhanced by over $250 million. The high inflow of capital in a short period of time highlighted high demand which was driven by event momentum.

Official Trump Price Jumps 30% Ahead of Mar-a-Lago Conference The primary catalyst appears tied to a planned Mar-a-Lago conference scheduled for April 25, 2026.  As organizers clarified, the invitations will be sent to the top 297 TRUMP token holders. President Donald Trump will be a keynote speaker. The qualifications are solely based on the contents of the wallets, generating instant purchasing stress.

$TRUMP pumps 32.6% after news that top token holders may be invited to a Mar-a-Lago luncheon with Donald Trump. pic.twitter.com/XdKcgAbmvY

— CoinGecko (@coingecko) March 13, 2026

The buzz came not just to TRUMP but also to the rest of the PolitiFi segment. The tokens of the sector increased by over 58% on a collective basis over the same period. Other related assets, such as MAGA themed coins, also had significant progress.

In the meantime, merchants are also anxious about the events leading up to the upcoming Mar-a-Lago conference. The market participants anticipate further volatility in the market as the event date nears.

Will the TRUMP Coin Rally Continue? At the time of writing, the TRUMP price is trading near $3.90 after a strong surge.   The relative strength index has been stuck around the 60 levels, indicating that the bullish pressure.

In the meantime, the Chaikin Money Flow indicator remains slightly positive meaning that the capital inflows have not completely inverted during the correction.

Source: TRUMP/USDT 4-hour chart: Tradingview An established breakout at level of $5.00 or above may signal a long term TRUMP forecast with high volume growth. Nonetheless, a long-term below weakness of less than $3.80 would enhance the chances of further retreat and short-term bearish market movement.

TRUMP Open Interest Climbs 37% as Derivatives Activity Accelerates Official trump price recorded a strong surge in derivatives trading activity this week. Market data shows trading volume jumping by 354%to reach $5.27 billion.

Source: Coinglass The spike underscores increased speculative value on the Trump-related financial product. The open interest also increased by 37% to 246.64 million. The information indicates a larger trend in politically-themed online assets.

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XRP Ledger (XRPL) has recorded a massive surge in daily transactions within the last 365 days. In an update by the largest public XRP treasury company, Evernorth, XRP Ledger transactions are almost averaging 3 million per day, a huge climb from about 1 million daily in mid-2025.

Evernorth positions as institutional XRP treasuryThe huge 30% spike in daily transactions on XRP Ledger confirms growth and increased adoption by both institutional holders and retail users. This suggests that beyond trading, XRP has real-world utility in the global financial space.

The transactions contributing to the approximately 3 million daily count include payments, liquidity operations and tokenized assets. Evernorth opines that the figures could climb higher as more financial assets move on-chain and adoption keeps growing.

XRP transactions are nearing 3M per day as of this week, up from ~1M per day in mid 2025. Nearly triple!

Price moves attract attention. Activity shows where adoption is growing as more financial assets move on-chain.

Learn more: https://t.co/seHMpTJ4yh pic.twitter.com/vdIi83XeHj

— evernorthxrp (@evernorthxrp) March 13, 2026 It is worth mentioning that Evernorth is an institutional investment vehicle focused on XRP accumulation. While Strategy and BitMine are leading firms in Bitcoin and Ethereum accumulations, respectively, Evernorth holds XRP.

In October 2025, Evernorth was listed on the Nasdaq and announced a $1 billion valuation to accumulate XRP as a treasury reserve. Rather than just holding these XRP, Evernorth earns yield via crypto lending, supporting the XRP ecosystem and participating in decentralized finance.

The firm's overriding goal is to attract institutional capital and infrastructure into the XRP space. As per Evernorth’s update, "price moves attract attention." This suggests that if XRP recovers its bullish momentum, the daily transactions could soar higher.

XRP's price struggles despite rising on-chain activityCurrently, despite the huge transaction figures indicating institutional adoption, XRP has been unable to breach the $2 price level and stabilize above it.

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As of this writing, XRP changes hands at $1.39, representing a 2.56% decline in the last 24 hours. The coin was on course to retest the $1.50 level but faced rejection after hitting a peak of $1.45.

Its trading volume has also suffered a 5.32% decline to $2.7 billion within the same time frame.

The price and volume outlook shows there is a disconnect between on-chain usage and market valuation. However, some analysts believe that once XRP’s price rebounds, the massive transaction count will be a big advantage to the asset.

The market capitalization of the USDC stablecoin is approaching a record high near $80 billion as demand surges in the Middle East, with one analyst linking the spike to capital flight from the United Arab Emirates.

According to data from CoinMarketCap, USDC (USDC)’s circulating supply has risen to roughly $79.2 billion, marking a new all-time high for the dollar-pegged stablecoin. The stablecoin’s market cap previously hit a high of below $79 billion in December last year.

The increase comes after supply expanded by billions of dollars in recent weeks. The stablecoin’s market cap stood at just over $70 billion in early February and at $75 billion earlier this month.

USDC market cap. Source: CoinMarketCapSelf-proclaimed Dubai-based analyst Rami Al-Hashimi claimed the surge reflects growing demand from investors seeking to move funds out of traditional markets. In a Friday post on X, Al-Hashimi said over-the-counter (OTC) desks in Dubai have struggled to meet demand for the stablecoin.

Dubai property slump may be driving USDC surgeAl-Hashimi tied the surge in stablecoin demand to turmoil in the UAE’s real estate market. The analyst claimed property prices in Dubai have fallen roughly 27% this month, sparking a rush among investors to move capital into digital assets.

“War panic. Capital flight. Sellers are bleeding,” he wrote, describing what he said was a rapid shift in investor behavior.

Data from TradingView also shows that the DFM Real Estate Index, which tracks the performance of listed real estate and construction companies in Dubai, has suffered a sharp sell-off, with the index falling from around 16,800 at its recent peak to about 11,516, a decline of roughly 31%.

Al-Hashimi claimed the situation has also led some property sellers to accept cryptocurrency payments directly. He said certain real estate listings now advertise discounts for buyers who pay using Bitcoin (BTC).

“Pay in BTC, get 5–10% off,” he wrote, adding that the trend reflects growing demand for digital assets during periods of financial uncertainty.

USDC overtakes USDt in adjusted transaction volumeJapanese investment bank Mizuho says USDC has surpassed Tether’s USDt (USDT) in adjusted transaction volume for the first time since 2019. According to the bank’s research note, USDC recorded about $2.2 trillion in adjusted transaction volume year-to-date, compared with $1.3 trillion for USDt, giving USDC roughly 64% of combined transaction share.

Despite the shift in activity, USDt remains the largest stablecoin by market capitalization at about $184 billion, far ahead of USDC’s $79 billion.

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When sentiment diverges from reality, the market usually hits speculative positions first.

Notably, that’s exactly how the market is positioned right now. According to Coinglass, the market liquidated nearly $140 million in short positions on 13 March, marking the second-largest short squeeze since the West Asian crisis kicked off two weeks ago.

From a technical perspective, the crypto market has clearly diverged from the broader macro FUD. Around $150 billion has flowed into digital assets so far this week, even with roughly one-third of the week still left to go. However, as the gap between sentiment and reality continues to widen, the key question now is – Will the crypto market keep pushing in this direction?

Crypto markets lean bullish despite rising geopolitical risks Market sentiment around the conflict is starting to diverge from what’s actually unfolding on the ground.

According to a recent report from Santiment, optimism that the conflict between Iran, Israel, and the United States could soon come to an end peaked on Tuesday. In fact, as the weekend approached, social dominance tied to the word “war” started to pick up again, often appearing alongside terms like “ending.” This suggested that  crypto traders might be leaning heavily towards a de-escalation narrative.

Notably, this optimism is now showing up on-chain as well.

Source: CryptoQuant Bitcoin’s [BTC] funding rate flipped positive to around 0.002, marking the strongest positive funding rate since the conflict kicked off two weeks ago. Moreover, this came after nearly a full week of negative funding, which had reflected bearish positioning across derivatives markets.

From a technical standpoint, the shift back into positive funding means traders might be gradually rotating back into long positions, aligning with the growing optimism around a potential end to the conflict in the Middle East. In other words, the crypto market could be pricing the situation as more of a “short-term” conflict, than a prolonged one.

However, recent developments did show a clear divergence. 

According to The Kobeissi Letter, just two hours after the U.S stock market closed, President Trump threatened to strike Kharg Island in Iran, raising fresh concerns around global oil supply risk.

So far though, the crypto market has largely shrugged this off. Alas, with sentiment starting to diverge from recent developments, the key question now is – Could a long squeeze test the market’s resilience?

Reality check looms as risk assets face growing FUD The divergence between positioning and the geopolitical backdrop is already hitting the U.S stock market.

From a technical standpoint, U.S equities have wiped out more than $2 trillion since the war kicked off. The S&P 500, for instance, closed the week down 0.61%, extending losses from the previous week’s 2.02% correction and marking the fourth consecutive lower low.

Consequently, with President Trump’s latest threat targeting Kharg Island, Monday could bring even more downside. The question now is – Will this spill over into crypto? So far, crypto has moved in the opposite direction, seeing roughly $150 billion in inflows. That said, the timing matters. Especially as market makers continue to debate whether Bitcoin has found its bottom or not. 

Source: X On one hand, Jurrien Timmer, Director of Global Macro Fidelity, sees a bottom near $60K. On the other hand, skeptics believe it’s too early to call a bottom in a bear phase. According to AMBCrypto, the divergence in positioning shows that crypto’s foundations remain volatile, keeping traders cautious despite the recent inflows.

Against this backdrop, the recent jump in Bitcoin’s funding rates hinted that positioning may be running ahead of reality on both the geopolitical and technical fronts, leaving the crypto market exposed to a sudden swing. Especially as other risk assets like U.S. equities remain vulnerable heading into Monday’s session.

If this pattern holds, a long squeeze could hit sentiment hard. Especially with the macro reality finally spilling over into crypto.

Final Summary $140 million in shorts liquidated, $15 billion flowed into crypto assets, and Bitcoin funding rates turned positive. U.S equities remain vulnerable after a $2 trillion wipeout, and fresh threats to Kharg Island raise the risk of a long squeeze hitting the crypto market.

While the drums of war echo across the Middle East and oil once again climbs above $100 per barrel, the cryptocurrency market appears to be operating in a parallel dimension. The crisis in the Strait of Hormuz has shaken traditional financial markets and reignited fears of a global recession, yet Bitcoin, rather than collapsing alongside risk assets, is showing remarkable resilience. As of mid-March 2026, the leading cryptocurrency is trading around $71,800–$72,300, posting roughly a 5% weekly gain, even as energy markets and global equities experience some of the most volatile trading sessions of the year. This unusual behavior has revived a critical question among analysts: is Bitcoin finally consolidating its role as “digital gold,” or are markets simply witnessing the calm before a much larger macroeconomic storm?

The Strait of Hormuz and the New Global Energy Shock Geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have escalated significantly in recent days, turning this strategic maritime corridor into the epicenter of global uncertainty. According to international reports, Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Jamenei, has reportedly ordered the continued blockade of the strait as a “strategic leverage” against Western powers. The move has had immediate repercussions across global energy markets. The price of Brent Crude Oil surged again above $100 per barrel on March 12, despite the fact that the International Energy Agency, together with the G7, coordinated the release of 400 million barrels from strategic reserves, marking the largest energy intervention in modern history.

Financial markets reacted swiftly. Major indices such as the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite have shown sharp volatility as investors attempt to price in the potential consequences of a prolonged oil shock. In this environment, popular crypto analyst and YouTuber Lark Davis noted in a recent market update that the crypto sector is demonstrating unexpected resilience in a macro environment that would typically trigger widespread sell-offs in risk assets. According to Davis, the fact that Bitcoin has managed to hold the $72,000 range while oil and equities fluctuate violently may signal a structural shift in how investors perceive the asset.

Michael Saylor’s Accumulation Strategy Another key factor behind Bitcoin’s stability is the aggressive accumulation strategy led by Michael Saylor. The company he leads, MicroStrategy, continues expanding its Bitcoin holdings at a pace that many analysts describe as historically unprecedented in corporate finance. Over the past week alone, the firm reportedly invested $1.28 billion to acquire 17,994 BTC, increasing its treasury to 738,731 BTC, one of the largest Bitcoin reserves ever held by a publicly traded company.

The strategy relies heavily on innovative financing mechanisms. MicroStrategy has issued perpetual preferred shares known as STRC, which generated approximately $260 million in trading volume on March 6 alone, providing fresh capital to continue buying Bitcoin even during periods of heightened market volatility. For many market observers, this approach effectively turns MicroStrategy into a structural “buyer of last resort,” capable of absorbing market liquidity and supporting Bitcoin’s price when other investors sell during moments of macro uncertainty.

ETFs, Institutional Capital, and the Digital Gold Narrative Beyond corporate purchases, institutional flows into spot Bitcoin ETFs in the United States have also played a crucial role in stabilizing the market. Over the past week, these investment vehicles recorded net inflows of roughly $934 million, with BlackRock’s IBIT ETF leading the movement after attracting $115 million in a single day on March 11.

This trend has drawn significant attention among analysts because it coincides with notable outflows from ETFs backed by physical gold. Some asset managers interpret this development as a rotation of institutional capital toward Bitcoin as a hedge against energy-driven inflation and geopolitical uncertainty. Even financial actors from the Middle East appear to be participating in this shift. Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund, Mubadala Investment Company, reportedly increased its Bitcoin exposure by approximately $188 million, suggesting that regional capital is also seeking diversification through digital assets amid the ongoing energy crisis.

Political Pressure on the Fed The energy crisis is also intensifying political pressure on U.S. monetary policy. President Donald Trump has publicly criticized Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, demanding immediate interest rate cuts to offset the impact of rising fuel prices on American consumers. Trump has even referred to Powell as “Too Late Jerome,” arguing that a more accommodative monetary stance could help prevent a deeper economic slowdown.

The Federal Reserve faces a difficult balancing act. U.S. inflation for February came in at around 2.4%, but many economists fear that the latest oil shock triggered by tensions in Hormuz could reignite inflationary pressures in the coming months. Should the Fed decide to cut rates to support economic growth despite these risks, the resulting liquidity environment could act as a powerful catalyst for Bitcoin and other scarce assets.

Final Reflection The crisis unfolding in the Strait of Hormuz is testing not only the stability of global energy markets but also the financial narratives that have shaped investor behavior for more than a decade. While oil and equities remain highly sensitive to geopolitical developments, Bitcoin appears to be developing its own market dynamics, fueled by institutional inflows, ETF demand, and unprecedented corporate accumulation strategies. It is still too early to conclude that the cryptocurrency has fully decoupled from traditional risk assets, yet its performance during this crisis suggests that markets may be entering a new phase in Bitcoin’s evolution. If investors increasingly treat Bitcoin as a hedge against energy shocks, inflation, and geopolitical instability, the current conflict could ultimately mark a historic turning point in the maturation of the world’s most important digital asset.

Disclaimer: This article has been written for informational purposes only. It should not be taken as investment advice under any circumstances. Before making any investment in the crypto market, do your own research.

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Anthony Scaramucci predicted Bitcoin could reach $1.5 million within fifteen years if its market capitalization approaches gold. He linked the projection to institutional accumulation, Bitcoin’s fixed supply, and long-term adoption by younger investors. Anthony Scaramucci predicted that Bitcoin could eventually reach $1.5 million per coin within the next fifteen years. The founder of SkyBridge Capital shared this outlook during an appearance on the PBD Podcast discussing Bitcoin’s long-term future. Scaramucci said Bitcoin remains his largest investment position and confirmed he recently increased his holdings in the asset. He stated, “Bitcoin is my largest position by far… and I’ve added recently.”

Scaramucci explained that his long-term projection depends on Bitcoin eventually reaching the market capitalization currently held by gold. He argued that Bitcoin could approach a valuation of several trillion dollars if adoption continues growing globally. Scaramucci said, “I think it’s going to be the market capitalization of gold.” He also added that the transformation will take time rather than happening rapidly in financial markets. Scaramucci stated, “It’s going to take about fifteen years to get there.”

Institutional Demand and Supply Dynamics Scaramucci emphasized the limited supply factor that underlies the monetary design and long-term investment story for Bitcoin. The Bitcoin protocol has a limited supply feature with a maximum supply of 21 million coins across its decentralized network. He noted that rising institutional accumulation increasingly influences Bitcoin’s supply and market dynamics across cryptocurrency exchanges.

Scaramucci referenced accumulation strategies led by Michael Saylor and his company, MicroStrategy. He explained that this is more than the amount of Bitcoins that is mined daily. There are currently around 450 Bitcoins that are mined daily. He explained that this limits the market supply that is available to other players.

Younger Investors Could Drive Future Adoption Younger investors could also play a significant role in driving the adoption of Bitcoin in the next decade, according to Scaramucci. He expects digitally native generations to adopt decentralized financial assets instead of traditional systems increasingly. The wealth transfer between generations may therefore accelerate Bitcoin’s adoption across financial markets worldwide.

Scaramucci also argued that declining confidence in fiat currencies could strengthen Bitcoin’s role as a decentralized store of value. He also explained that this shift towards digital assets is a long-term evolution in the world’s financial systems. Scaramucci also added that it could place Bitcoin among the biggest financial assets in the world.

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Since 2024, Stellantis (STLA 5.25%), Ford Motor Company (F 3.07%), and General Motors (GM 1.44%) have traded completely separately despite their business similarities. General Motors has more than doubled in share price, while Ford has remained in neutral with a 2% decline over that timeframe, and Stellantis tumbled 70% lower. Sometimes, when opportunity knocks, investors should answer the door -- and sometimes the door is best left closed.

One big name, Carvana (CVNA +2.57%), seems to be betting on a Stellantis turnaround and is scooping up dealerships, but should investors follow?

Evolution of sales Carvana is no stranger to growth after the company pumped major capital into its early expansion plans. Although Carvana has its notable and unique car vending machines, the used-car retailer primarily did business online. That's changing as the company evolves. Carvana scooped up yet another Stellantis dealership last week in its evolution to a hybrid sales model of online and in-person.

Image source: Carvana.

When investors scratch the surface, it seems like a fine strategy. While people adapted to the online vehicle sales method, and some even preferred it, Carvana knew there were still consumers only reachable through in-person visits. Buying dealerships not only reaches these consumers, it opens doors to new-vehicle sales, which come with higher margins.

These dealership locations also expand the company's distribution network with these six largely U.S. Southwestern stores. Previously, Carvana's network was heavier on the U.S. East Coast. It also secures Carvana a valuable pipeline of trade-in and off-lease vehicles, which it can then refurbish, certify, and resell.

Carvana could have scooped up dealerships of any automaker or brand, for the most part, which signals that it's betting on Stellantis to have a turnaround and become more relevant again. But should investors make a similar investment?

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Not so fast Before investors are quick to jump aboard a potential Stellantis turnaround, it's wise to glance at a number of challenges facing the company.

First, it should be noted that Stellantis is coming with some financial struggles. One example is the automaker's recent roughly $26 billion charge late in 2025 for a major electric vehicle (EV) strategy adjustment. That had ripple effects on the company, including a massive drop in stock price and a suspended dividend. In fact, for context, that massive charge is larger than the automaker's current market capitalization, which sits at roughly $20 billion.

Another challenge facing Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa is navigating through the company's large portfolio of 14 automotive brands. These include a Detroit heartbeat with Jeep, Ram, and Chrysler, and Italian flair with Fiat and Alfa Romeo -- though the latter two seem to lack global synergy. Stellantis' global market share has fallen from 8.1% in 2020 to roughly 6.1% in 2025, according to S&P Global Mobility, and some Stellantis brands require significant investment to revive sales.

One of Stellantis' largest challenges will be reviving its North American business core, where high prices, poor product mix, and neglected brands caused not only a sales collapse but turmoil between the automaker and its dealership network. The automaker is pumping a roughly $13 billion investment into the business to reintroduce more gasoline-powered and hybrid models to recapture share. But that could put it even further behind rivals in the evolution toward electric vehicles.

Carvana's strategy to scoop up Stellantis dealerships would work better if the automaker can turn its business around, but it's not absolutely necessary. For investors, Stellantis might be opportunity knocking, but it's not yet time to answer the door.

Gambling.com Group Limited (NASDAQ:GAMB) reported better-than-expected earnings for the fourth quarter on Thursday.

The company posted quarterly earnings of 30 cents per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of 24 cents per share. The company reported quarterly sales of $46.236 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $46.057 million.

Gambling.com said it sees FY2026 sales of $170.00 million to $180.00 million, versus market estimates of $185.309 million.

Gambling.com shares fell 3.2% to close at $4.21 on Friday.

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The largest producer and distributor of fresh shell eggs in the United States, Cal-Maine Foods (NASDAQ:CALM) shares are up 12% year-to-date, a recovery that looks better on paper than it feels in the fundamentals. Retail sentiment on Reddit has surged to a score of 92 out of 100, firmly in “very bullish” territory, even as the egg price super-cycle that made Cal-Maine briefly one of the most profitable food companies in America continues to unwind.

The story of Cal-Maine is that of a classic commodity hangover as the company rode HPAI-driven egg price inflation to a fiscal year 2025 net income of $1.2 billion, up over 339% from prior years. However, once egg prices corrected, things turned around, and not for the better. In the most recent quarter, conventional shell egg selling prices fell 38.8% year-over-year, dragging revenue down 19.4% and net income down 53%. The stock peaked near $104 at the height of the cycle and has since pulled back, finding footing in the high $80s.

This infographic provides a snapshot of Cal-Maine Foods (CALM), highlighting its strong Reddit social sentiment score and key factors driving investor interest, including YTD recovery and strategic growth initiatives as of Friday, March 13, 2026. r/WallStreetBets Finds Its Egg Puns The dominant Reddit thread driving current sentiment is titled “All my eggs in one basket. This is the $CALM before the storm. Mostly YOLO, but with a lil micro DD” on r/wallstreetbets, accumulating 88 upvotes and 61 comments with debate running hot. The tone is speculative and contrarian: retail traders are positioning Cal-Maine as a beaten-down value play, not a growth story.

The post’s author frames the thesis directly: “All my eggs in one basket. This is the $CALM before the storm. Mostly YOLO, but with a lil micro DD.” The title captures the mix of humor and conviction typical of retail contrarian plays.

The bullish case rests on three pillars:

Cal-Maine carries $1.14 billion in cash with minimal debt, giving it firepower to keep acquiring and buying back stock even as earnings compress Specialty eggs now represent 44% of total shell egg sales, up sharply year-over-year, reducing dependence on volatile commodity pricing The $128.5 million Creighton Brothers acquisition in early March adds 3.2 million laying hens and expands the prepared foods platform, which grew 586% year-over-year last quarter via the Echo Lake Foods deal The Real Costs of Cal-Maine’s Pivot CEO Sherman Miller has been direct about the strategic shift. “Cal-Maine is systematically advancing a structural upgrade in the egg category from a position of strength. While the market has long viewed us as a pure commodity business, we are focused on becoming a higher-value, more stable earnings platform,” he said after the most recent quarter. As a result, analyst consensus sits at 3 holds and 2 buys, and the average price target is $87.75, with Wall Street projecting a 36% revenue decline over the next 12 months as egg prices continue to normalize. The forward P/E has expanded to roughly 20x, a jarring contrast to the trailing multiple of under 3.8x that reflects peak-cycle earnings. A looming DOJ antitrust inquiry into egg pricing adds legal uncertainty neither bulls nor analysts have fully priced in.

Insider activity offers little conviction: executives received equity grants in January but also executed coordinated share sales at $72.44, consistent with pre-planned 10b5-1 schedules. With shares trading near $89, well below the 52-week high of $120.67, the next earnings report will show whether prepared foods and specialty eggs are growing fast enough to offset the decline in commodities.

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Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Soleno To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options

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As detailed below, the complaint alleges that the Company and its executives violated federal securities laws by making false and/or misleading statements and/or failing to disclose that: (1) the Soleno Phase 3 clinical trial program for DCCR had systematically downplayed, misrepresented, and/or concealed significant evidence of safety concerns potentially related to the administration of DCCR, including issues related to excess fluid retention in clinical trial participants; (2) as a result, the administration of DCCR to treat hyperphagia in individuals with PWS posed materially greater safety risks than disclosed by Soleno or its executives; and (3) consequently, DCCR had materially lower commercial viability and undisclosed risks related to the likelihood of significant and widespread adverse events after its commercial launch, including risks related to patient discontinuation rates, lower patient adoption, prescriber reluctance, adverse regulatory action, and potential reputational and legal fallout.

On August 15, 2025, Scorpion Capital LLC published a report critical of Soleno Therapeutics, Inc., its drug candidate DCCR, and the company’s Phase 3 clinical trial program. The report alleged significant concerns regarding the drug’s safety, efficacy, and clinical trial data. On this news, the price of Soleno common stock declined from a high of more than $77 per share on August 14, 2025 to close at approximately $68 per share on August 18, 2025, a decline of nearly 12% over two trading days.

Subsequently, on September 10, 2025, Soleno filed a Form 8-K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission disclosing that a patient had died after taking DCCR.On this news, the price of Soleno common stock declined from more than $70 per share on September 9, 2025 to close at approximately $57 per share on September 11, 2025, a decline of approximately 19% over two trading days.

Lastly, on November 4, 2025, Soleno reported its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025, revealing that the earlier Scorpion Capital report had disrupted the launch trajectory of DCCR and raised concerns within the Prader-Willi syndrome community, resulting in fewer patient start forms and increased discontinuations. On this news, the price of Soleno common stock declined from nearly $64 per share on November 4, 2025 to close at approximately $47 per share on November 5, 2025, a one-day decline of approximately 27%.

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TLDR USDC commands 64% of adjusted transaction volume market share, surpassing USDT in year-to-date metrics per Mizuho analysis First instance of USDC volume leadership since 2019 USDT maintains market capitalization dominance with $184 billion versus USDC’s $79 billion Mizuho elevates Circle stock price target from $100 to $120 According to Mizuho analysts, transaction volume rather than market cap will determine the ultimate stablecoin leader Tether’s USDT has been surpassed by Circle’s USDC in adjusted transaction volume on a year-to-date basis, based on research findings published by Mizuho, a Japanese investment bank, on Friday, March 13.

This development represents USDC’s first volume leadership position since 2019, bringing an end to USDT’s extended reign in this metric.

According to Mizuho’s data, USDC processed approximately $2.2 trillion in adjusted transaction volume year-to-date, while USDT recorded $1.3 trillion during the identical timeframe.

These figures translate to USDC controlling 64% of the adjusted volume when comparing the two leading stablecoins, per Mizuho’s calculations.

Mizuho’s methodology defines “adjusted volume” as transactions involving centralized exchanges, decentralized exchanges, and other identified entities — or participants who haven’t exceeded specific activity benchmarks. Essentially, transactions that appear to represent genuine person-to-person or institutional value transfers.

The analysts cited examples such as corporate supplier payments, user wagers on platforms like Polymarket, and capital flows between centralized exchanges and DeFi protocols.

What the Volume Shift Means According to Mizuho analysts, transaction volume provides superior predictive value compared to market capitalization when forecasting long-term stablecoin dominance.

“We believe that longer term, the stablecoin winner will be the one mostly used in everyday economic activity, rather than just the highest market cap,” Mizuho wrote.

Market capitalization leadership remains with USDT. Tether’s stablecoin maintains approximately $184 billion in total value, substantially ahead of USDC’s $79 billion.

Circle completed its public listing on the New York Stock Exchange in June 2025. The company’s stock price exhibited minimal reaction to the Mizuho research release.

The investment bank upgraded its Circle price target from $100 to $120 within the same research publication.

Circle Stock and the Regulatory Backdrop In the nation’s capital, proposed legislation affecting the stablecoin sector continues to face obstacles.

The CLARITY Act successfully cleared the House of Representatives but has encountered delays in the Senate. Discussions surrounding stablecoin yield distribution, ethics guidelines, and tokenized securities have impeded legislative advancement.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune indicated on Thursday that the Senate would focus on voting requirement legislation ahead of digital asset market structure bills. He projected that the market structure legislation would not advance before April.

The legislative gridlock contributes additional uncertainty to the comprehensive stablecoin regulatory environment as Circle’s shares maintain NYSE trading activity.

Based on Mizuho’s research published March 13, 2026, USDC controls 64% of adjusted volume among the two dominant stablecoins, marking its first leadership position since 2019.

Bitcoin (BTC 1.43%) and XRP (XRP 1.58%) are both leading cryptocurrencies, but they have very different investment theses. Where Bitcoin's pitch is that its scarcity is the only feature it really needs to succeed, XRP's path to growth is more complicated, involving new tech, new collaborations with potential users, and plenty of wrangling with regulators around the world.

So which of these coins is the better play if you're looking to invest $1,000 today and hold whatever you buy for the next three years?

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Bitcoin's scarcity will take plenty of time to play out This month, Bitcoin will surpass a total of 20 million coins mined, about 95% of the 21 million that will ever exist. Right now, only about 450 new coins enter circulation each day, and when the next halving arrives in 2028, that will drop to just 225. Factor in that an estimated 3 million to 4 million coins are permanently lost to forgotten passwords or other causes, and the supply actually available for purchase is considerably smaller than the headline figure.

So Bitcoin is already a scarce asset, and it's going to get a lot scarcer over time. Its scarcity is baked into its protocol and won't be changing. Nor will any major new capabilities or features be added to the chain anytime soon. And over the coin's history of use as a store of value, its unchanging nature has been instrumental in helping it to grow, as investors don't need to account for the risk of it losing its most essential properties.

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Inability to change doesn't necessarily equate to rapid growth. The coin can't really react to changes in macro or market conditions, and its scarcity mostly pays off over the very long term. But thankfully, Bitcoin doesn't need to double for you to do well during the next three years, it just needs to keep grinding higher as its supply growth slows.

XRP needs Ripple to keep shipping Much like Bitcoin, XRP sold off a lot recently, and its price is down by 32% during the past three months (as of March 11). It's been five consecutive down months, and a majority of holders probably are sitting on unrealized losses.

At the same time, many of the catalysts that investors were looking to for growth have played out as well as possible. Ripple, XRP's issuer, no longer faces a legal challenge from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and there are now a handful of XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on the market, bringing the opportunity for fresh capital inflows to the XRP Ledger (XRPL). Yet the price of XRP kept sliding. Its price now depends on whether Ripple can convert its 300-plus banking partnerships for the XRPL into sustained use of XRP to pay for using the network.

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To accomplish that goal, Ripple needs to continue to develop the fintech tools, features, and regulatory compliance capabilities of the XRPL to incentivize its target users to move their capital onto the chain for management. Thus far, there are $426 million in stablecoins parked on the XRPL, which suggests that the process of capital onboarding is still in the early stages of what Ripple envisions.

But in terms of how XRP measures up to Bitcoin, there's already enough information to make a call.

Through early 2029, Ripple will be rolling out a swath of upgrades to the XRPL. In all probability, Bitcoin won't be adding a single new feature intended to attract new buyers. If Ripple gets its product-market fit correct, XRP could grow by a lot, maybe more than Bitcoin -- but its path is simply far more rife with risk, as it's in competition with many other businesses. So there's less that can go wrong with a Bitcoin investment, which is why it's probably the better choice for most investors to buy with $1,000.

Of course, if you already have a diversified crypto portfolio with plenty of Bitcoin, it's not a bad idea to grab some XRP.

The Ethereum Foundation (EF) has unveiled a strategic plan to ensure the protocol’s continuity even if it ceases to exist. 

The new plan, dubbed the ‘EF Mandate,’ formalizes the foundation’s long-term priorities. Additionally, the document introduces a new philosophy aimed at ensuring Ethereum remains a crucial pillar of individual freedom in an increasingly centralized world. 

The CROPS framework To reinforce the key crypto ethos, the EF Mandate states that Ethereum must remain censorship-resistant, open source, private, and secure (CROPS). 

According to Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin, the CROPS philosophy is crucial to advancing Ethereum’s core goal of enabling user self-sovereignty, allowing people to control their assets, identities, and online activity without depending on centralized intermediaries.

At the protocol level, the CROPS framework will help enhance decentralization, privacy, and security. At the access level, the philosophy will help scale a seamless user experience and curb extraction and scams. 

Buterin added that the EF is currently the sole steward scaling the protocol. However, the EF Mandate will help rope in other stewards to ensure long-term continuity. 

The EF is the original steward of Ethereum. The EF is a specific organization within Ethereum – one steward, not the sole one. Ethereum protocol must strive to pass the walkaway test.

The walkaway test refers to blockchain’s longevity without intervention from centralized players. The EF billed the document as “part constitution, part manifesto, and part guide” for its members. 

Interestingly, the updates follow the recent resignation of former EF Co-executive Director Tomasz Stańczak, and a shift in the scaling roadmap away from Layer-2s (L2).

Reacting to the document, Stańczak hailed the plan. However, he is worried that EF would move slowly to implement its vision. 

In response, Buterin said, 

We do not intend to move slowly.

Impact on ETH? The Ethereum roadmap is ever-changing and to some analysts, the inconsistency may not be good for the native token – ETH. It remains to be seen how the new strategic plan will ultimately affect ETH’s value on the charts.

Meanwhile, at press time, ETH was trading at $2.0K. It has stayed within the $1.8K-$2.1K price range since February. 

In fact, since last October, the altcoin has seen over $15 billion in on-chain capital outflows, according to Realized Cap. Unless the metric recovers, a strong ETH breakout rally might be elusive in the near term. 

Source: Glassnode  Final Summary  Ethereum Foundation has released a ‘part manifesto, part constitution’ document highlighting its long-term priorities in preserving user freedom, privacy, and security.   ETH’s price has extended its sideways structure after bleeding $15B in the past five months.

Tony Kim Mar 14, 2026 09:02

AVAX trades at $9.60 with analysts eyeing $12-$15 targets within weeks. Technical indicators show neutral RSI at 53.50 with key resistance at $10.53 creating potential breakout opportunity.

AVAX Price Prediction Summary • Short-term target (1 week): $10.50 • Medium-term forecast (1 month): $12.00-$15.00 range
• Bullish breakout level: $10.53 • Critical support: $9.11

What Crypto Analysts Are Saying About Avalanche Recent analyst sentiment shows optimism for Avalanche's price trajectory. Jessie A Ellis noted on March 10, 2026, that "Avalanche (AVAX) trades at $9.53 with analysts targeting $12-15 within 4-6 weeks." This aligns with the current price action as AVAX consolidates around the $9.60 level.

Peter Zhang provided a more conservative Avalanche forecast on March 8, stating "AVAX Price Prediction Summary: Short-term target (1 week): $9.50-$9.80; Medium-term forecast (1 month): $10.50-$12.00 range." His analysis suggests a gradual recovery pattern rather than an explosive breakout.

Ted Hisokawa's March 9 analysis reinforced the bullish medium-term outlook, observing that "Avalanche trades at $9.15 with analyst targets of $10.50-$12.00 by March end." With AVAX now trading above his entry point at $9.60, the momentum appears to be building toward these targets.

AVAX Technical Analysis Breakdown The current technical setup for AVAX presents a mixed but increasingly bullish picture. Trading at $9.60, Avalanche sits comfortably above its 20-day SMA of $9.20 and just above the 50-day SMA of $9.55, indicating short-term momentum remains intact.

The RSI reading of 53.50 places AVAX in neutral territory, suggesting room for upward movement without entering overbought conditions. This positioning is particularly favorable as it allows for additional buying pressure without immediate technical resistance from momentum indicators.

The MACD histogram at 0.0000 shows bearish momentum is waning, while the MACD line at 0.0069 remains slightly above the signal line. This configuration often precedes a momentum shift, especially when combined with the current price action above key moving averages.

Bollinger Bands analysis reveals AVAX trading at 76% of the band width, positioned between the middle band ($9.20) and upper band ($9.97). This suggests the recent consolidation may be preparing for a test of the upper resistance zone.

The daily ATR of $0.49 indicates moderate volatility, providing sufficient price movement for tactical entries while maintaining manageable risk parameters.

Avalanche Price Targets: Bull vs Bear Case Bullish Scenario The primary upside target sits at $10.53, representing the strong resistance level that has capped recent rallies. A decisive break above this level would likely trigger the next leg higher toward the $12.00-$15.00 range identified by analysts.

Technical confirmation would come from RSI moving above 60 while maintaining support above the 50-day SMA. Volume expansion on any breakout attempt would validate the bullish thesis and suggest sustainable upward momentum.

The immediate resistance at $10.07 serves as the first hurdle, followed by the stronger $10.53 level. Success at these levels opens the path toward analyst targets, with $12.00 representing a reasonable 25% gain from current levels.

Bearish Scenario Downside risks center around the immediate support at $9.36, which aligns closely with recent consolidation lows. A break below this level would target the stronger support zone at $9.11, representing the lower boundary of the current trading range.

The primary concern stems from AVAX trading significantly below its 200-day SMA of $16.84, indicating the longer-term trend remains challenged. Any broader market weakness could pressure AVAX toward these support levels regardless of short-term technical improvements.

A failure to hold above the 20-day SMA at $9.20 would signal renewed weakness and potentially trigger a retest of the lower Bollinger Band at $8.42.

Should You Buy AVAX? Entry Strategy Current levels around $9.60 present a reasonable entry opportunity for traders targeting the analyst price predictions. The technical setup supports a risk-managed approach with clear levels for both profit-taking and loss limitation.

Consider initiating positions on any pullback toward the $9.36 support level, which would provide a more favorable risk-reward ratio. Alternatively, aggressive traders might enter on a break above $10.07 with confirmation from increased volume.

Stop-loss placement below $9.11 would limit downside risk to approximately 5%, while upside targets at $12.00 offer a potential 25% gain. This 5:1 risk-reward ratio aligns with professional trading standards.

Risk management remains crucial given the cryptocurrency market's inherent volatility. Position sizing should reflect individual risk tolerance, with consideration for the broader market environment and potential correlation with major cryptocurrencies.

Conclusion The AVAX price prediction points toward a bullish medium-term outlook, with analyst targets of $12-$15 appearing achievable within the next 4-6 weeks. Technical indicators support this Avalanche forecast, showing neutral RSI conditions and waning bearish momentum.

The convergence of analyst predictions around the $12.00 level, combined with technical resistance at $10.53, creates a clear roadmap for potential price action. However, cryptocurrency markets remain highly unpredictable, and these predictions should not constitute financial advice.

Disclaimer: Cryptocurrency investments carry significant risk. 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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US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) logged their first five-day inflow streak of 2026, bringing in roughly $767.32 million this week.

The funds recorded $180.33 million in net inflows on Friday, extending the run of positive flows that began earlier in the week. The strongest day of the streak came on Tuesday, when spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs attracted $250.92 million, according to data from SoSoValue.

The last time the funds saw a comparable streak was in late November 2025, when spot Bitcoin ETFs logged five consecutive days of net inflows from Nov. 25 to Dec. 2, bringing in a combined $284.61 million.

Spot Bitcoin ETF flows so far this year. Source: SoSoValueOverall, the ETFs now hold $91.83 billion in net assets, with cumulative net inflows reaching $56.14 billion and roughly $4.93 billion in total value traded on the day.

Ether ETFs see 4-day inflow streakMeanwhile, US spot Ether (ETH) ETFs recorded $26.69 million in net inflows on Friday, extending a four-day run of positive flows. The streak began on Tuesday, when the funds added $12.59 million, followed by $57.01 million on Wednesday and a stronger $115.85 million on Thursday, the largest inflow during the period.

The four-day stretch has brought roughly $212.14 million into spot Ether ETFs, reversing the outflows seen earlier in March. As of today, cumulative net inflows into US spot Ether ETFs stands at $11.79 billion, while total net assets across the funds reached $12.26 billion, with about $1.30 billion in value traded on the day.

The recent stretch marks the first sustained inflow run for spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs this year after a volatile start to 2026 that saw several days of heavy outflows across the products.

Bitcoin range-bound as Middle East tensions riseRising tensions in the Middle East and volatility in energy markets are weighing on global risk sentiment. According to Bitunix analysts, escalating conflict around the Strait of Hormuz and elevated oil prices have increased macro uncertainty and reduced expectations for aggressive Federal Reserve rate cuts, prompting investors to focus on short-term liquidity rather than long-term risk exposure.

Against this backdrop, Bitcoin remains range-bound. Bitunix said derivatives liquidation heatmaps show a key short-liquidity cluster near $71,300, which is acting as near-term resistance, with a larger concentration between $72,000 and $73,500.

On the downside, liquidity support sits around $69,000, with deeper long liquidation levels near $68,800, suggesting BTC may continue consolidating unless macro catalysts trigger a breakout.

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Felix Pinkston Mar 14, 2026 09:20

Bitcoin Cash shows oversold signals at $458 with RSI at 41.15. Technical analysis suggests potential bounce to $485-$500 range within 4-6 weeks if key support holds.

BCH Price Prediction Summary • Short-term target (1 week): $465-$475 • Medium-term forecast (1 month): $485-$500 range
• Bullish breakout level: $480.80 • Critical support: $445.20

What Crypto Analysts Are Saying About Bitcoin Cash While specific analyst predictions are limited for the current period, previous forecasts from late January 2026 provide context for BCH's trajectory. Lawrence Jengar and Iris Coleman both projected medium-term targets in the $720-$750 range, though current market conditions suggest a more conservative approach is warranted.

According to on-chain data from major analytics platforms, Bitcoin Cash has experienced significant selling pressure over recent weeks, with the token now trading well below key moving averages. CryptoQuant metrics indicate reduced exchange inflows, which could signal stabilization in selling pressure.

BCH Technical Analysis Breakdown The current BCH price prediction relies heavily on technical indicators showing mixed signals. At $458.00, Bitcoin Cash is trading below its 20-day SMA ($459.72) and significantly under longer-term averages, with the 50-day SMA at $511.89 and 200-day SMA at $549.74.

The RSI reading of 41.15 places BCH in neutral territory, suggesting the token isn't severely oversold but has room for downside. The MACD histogram at 0.0000 indicates bearish momentum has potentially bottomed out, though confirmation is needed.

Bitcoin Cash's position within the Bollinger Bands at 0.47 shows the token is closer to the lower band ($427.70) than the upper band ($491.74), indicating oversold conditions relative to recent price action. The daily ATR of $17.52 suggests moderate volatility levels.

Bitcoin Cash Price Targets: Bull vs Bear Case Bullish Scenario For a bullish BCH price prediction to materialize, Bitcoin Cash needs to reclaim the $469.40 immediate resistance level. A successful break above the strong resistance at $480.80 would target the upper Bollinger Band around $491.74.

Key technical confirmation would come from RSI moving above 50 and MACD turning positive. The Bitcoin Cash forecast for this scenario suggests potential movement toward $500-$520, aligning with the 50-day moving average zone.

Bearish Scenario Should BCH fail to hold the immediate support at $451.60, the next critical level sits at $445.20. A break below this strong support could trigger a move toward the lower Bollinger Band at $427.70.

Risk factors include broader crypto market weakness and BCH's current position below key moving averages. The bearish Bitcoin Cash forecast would target the $420-$430 range if support levels fail.

Should You Buy BCH? Entry Strategy Based on current technical levels, potential entry points for BCH include the $451-$455 range, near immediate support levels. More aggressive buyers might consider the current $458 level, given the neutral RSI reading.

Stop-loss placement should consider the strong support at $445.20, with positions potentially stopped out if BCH closes below $442 on daily timeframes. Risk management suggests position sizing of no more than 2-3% of portfolio given current uncertainty.

For this BCH price prediction scenario, dollar-cost averaging between $445-$465 could provide better entry positioning if volatility continues.

Conclusion The BCH price prediction for the next 4-6 weeks suggests a cautious bullish bias, with targets of $485-$500 representing reasonable upside potential. However, Bitcoin Cash must first reclaim key technical levels to validate this Bitcoin Cash forecast.

Current neutral RSI conditions and stabilizing MACD suggest the worst of the selling pressure may be behind BCH, but confirmation through volume and momentum indicators remains essential. Traders should monitor the $451.60 support level closely as a key decision point for near-term direction.

Disclaimer: Cryptocurrency price predictions are highly speculative and subject to extreme volatility. 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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Flagship cryptocurrency Bitcoin price dropped today below $71,000, after the U.S. bombed military targets on Kharg Island, near Iran’s main crude export facility. 

The price of Bitcoin erased the gains it made on Friday when it reached $73,927, falling nearly 2% as risk sentiment weakened across markets. Despite this drop, Bitcoin ETFs continue to see inflows for the last 5 straight days.

Trump Warns of Strikes on Iran’s Kharg IslandIn a post on Truth Social, Trump said U.S. forces carried out major bombing operations targeting military positions on Kharg Island, a strategic location near Iran’s primary oil export infrastructure.

He warned that energy facilities on the island could become targets if Iran continues to block the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil shipping route. Kharg Island handles more than 90% of Iran’s crude oil exports, making it one of the most critical locations in the country’s energy system.

Oil prices have already surged more than 40% since the conflict began, increasing pressure on global markets.

Iran responded by warning that it could attack oil infrastructure linked to the United States if energy facilities on Kharg Island are targeted.

Polymarket reports also indicate that Iran is considering allowing oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz only if payments are made in Chinese yuan instead of U.S. dollars, adding another layer of tension to global energy markets.

JUST IN: Iran is reportedly now considering letting tankers through the Strait of Hormuz if the oil onboard is traded in Chinese yuan rather than the U.S. dollar.

— Polymarket (@Polymarket) March 14, 2026 Bitcoin ETFs Continue to See Strong InflowsEven as prices pulled back, institutional demand for Bitcoin remains strong.

Data from Farside Investors shows that U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs have recorded inflows for five consecutive trading days, totaling about $763.4 million.

On March 14 alone, spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $180.4 million in net inflows.

The largest share of these inflows came from the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), managed by BlackRock, which attracted roughly $600 million over the past five days.

Bitcoin Testing $66K Technical LevelsAs of now, Bitcoin is currently trading around $70,668, with trading volume rising about 16% during the session.

According to crypto trader Captain Faibik, Bitcoin’s daily chart is forming a bearish flag pattern, which often appears when the market pauses before another move lower.

The cryptocurrency is currently moving within a price channel between $66,000 and $72,000.

If Bitcoin fails to break above the upper resistance of this range and falls below support, the analyst says the price could potentially decline toward $55,000.

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