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OKLAHOMA CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mach Natural Resources LP (NYSE: MNR) (“Mach” or the “Company”) today announced that the Company’s tax packages for the year ended December 31, 2025, for common units, which include the Schedule K-1 (Form 1065), are now available for its common unitholders. The tax packages are available online at www.taxpackagesupport.com/mnr.

The Company expects to begin mailing the 2025 tax packages on approximately Thursday, March 19, 2026. For assistance and additional information, unitholders of Mach Natural Resources LP may call 833-609-4029 for K-1 tax package support on weekdays between 8 a.m. Central Time and 5 p.m. Central Time.

About Mach Natural Resources LP

Mach Natural Resources LP is an independent upstream oil and gas company focused on the acquisition, development and production of oil, natural gas, and NGL reserves. The Company operates a diversified portfolio across the Anadarko, Permian and San Juan Basins. For more information, please visit www.machnr.com.

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Preparing to drill test the one-kilometer diameter magnetic body with overlapping gravity and concentric IP anomalies at the High Life copper-gold porphyry target.

Historic drilling returning 0.22% Cu, 3.24% Pb, 1.41% Zn and 76 g/t Ag* over 166 metres now a strong focus for drilling on its association with recently completed geophysical surveys

Mapping and surface sampling in progress of multiple exciting gold and copper targets on the Evening Star property.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / March 13, 2026 / SKY GOLD CORP. ("Sky" or the "Company") (TSX.V:SKYG)(OTC PINK:SRKZF) is pleased to report it has engaged Titan Drilling, based out of Spring Creek, Nevada, for an upcoming drill program to test multiple targets at the High Life copper-gold porphyry system as well as drill test the area of historic hole 70-1 (see Figure 1) to verify the CRD style and presence of skarn. Drill hole permitting is in progress and the diamond core drilling program is expected to commence in early April.

The Company's geological team is on site mapping and sampling on the property and preparing the drill sites for the upcoming drilling program.

Mike England, CEO of Sky Gold Corp. states: "We are very excited to get drilling again at Evening Star, this time backed with new geophysical data as well as recently uncovered coordinates from a wildcat hole drilled in 1970 that reported 0.22% Cu, 3.24% Pb, 1.41% Zn and 76 g/t Ag over 166 metres*."

High Life Target:

Results from recent magnetic and Induced Polarization (IP) surveys completed on the Property reveal a concentric geophysical footprint consistent with a gold-copper porphyry system at the High Life target.

The surveys outline a large (approximately one kilometer in diameter), single positive magnetic anomaly (See Figure 1). Three-dimensional processing reveals a robust, deeply rooted magnetic body, interpreted as the potassic core of a porphyry system (Figure 2).

Three IP lines were completed across the High Life area and the associated magnetic anomaly. Results show overlapping resistivity and chargeability highs (Figure 3). The IP data also display strong geophysical zonation, characterized by an outer conductive ring surrounding an inner resistive core.

Additionally, the results of a gravity survey conducted across High Life and Gold Bug in 2020, reveals that the High Life magnetic anomaly exhibits a rare coincident geophysical response, comprising a gravity high, resistivity high, and chargeability high. This combination significantly enhances the prospectivity of the target and supports interpretation of a large, intact porphyry system.

CRD Potential in Historic Hole at Gold Bug:

Carbonate replacement deposit (CRD)-style mineralization comprising galena and sphalerite in carbonate rocks were intersected in a historic hole drilled south of Gold Bug in 1970, returning 0.22% Cu, 3.24% Pb, 1.41% Zn and 76 g/t Ag over 166 metres* (See News Release Dec 01, 2016). It was not assayed for gold. Within this broader intercept are higher-grade sections including 0.60% Cu, 14.88% Pb, 4.70% Zn and 408 g/t Ag over 6.10 metres*.

Results from the magnetic survey over the area of Gold Bug and Evening Star targets show discrete magnetic anomalies that may represent skarn mineralization. This area of historic hole 70-1 (see Figure 1) will be followed up with drill testing to verify the CRD style and presence of skarn.

Figure 1. Magnetic Reduced to Pole (RTP) map showing a large central positive anomaly at High Life. Note position of historic hole 70-1 between Gold Bug and Evening Star.

*Assay results for historic drill hole 70-1 come from H. Agnerian 1970 Geological Report on the Digmore Claims, Garfield hills, Mineral County, Nevada, for Rose Pass Mines Ltd Calgary, Alberta. 22 pp. Assay results are historical and have not been verified.

Figure 2. 3D magnetic model highlighting the size and depth of the intrusive centre.

Figure 3. Concentric IP results over High Life. On the left, results for resistivity. On the right are chargeability results.

Figure 4. Sillitoe's 2010 copper-gold porphyry model showing position of Evening Star gold and copper targets within the greater context of the porphyry system.

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The scientific and technical information contained in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Danae Voormeij, MSc, PGeo, a Director of Sky Gold Corp. and a Qualified Person under National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.

About Sky Gold Corp.

Sky Gold Corp. is a mineral exploration company focused on advancing precious and base metal projects in North America. The Company's flagship Evening Star Property, located in the prolific Walker Lane Gold Trend, hosts multiple high-priority gold and copper targets, including Tower Gold, High Life, Gold Bug, and Evening Star. The project site has excellent infrastructure.

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SOURCE: Sky Gold Corp.

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, /PRNewswire/ -- Pinnacle Food Group Limited (Nasdaq: PFAI), a technology-driven smart farming and bio-engineering company, providing integrated farming-as-a-service solutions and developing biology-enabled platforms to support efficient and sustainable food systems, today announced the successful conclusion of its virtual "Investor Day 2026 & Non-Deal Roadshow."

The event drew robust interest from the investment community, with nearly 100 institutional investors, analysts, and wealth managers attending via Zoom and Tencent Meeting.

During the presentation, Pinnacle's executive team—including CEO Jiulong You, CFO Wencai Pan, and VP of International Relations & Global M&A Katherine Dolmage—unveiled the Company's strategic roadmap, heavily emphasizing its unique "Dual-Engine Strategy" designed to balance stability with exponential growth:

Engine 1: Smart Farming (Proven Foundation): The Company's Farming-as-a-Service (FaaS) model continues to see strong commercial adoption and high client retention. This segment provides steady, cash-generating fundamentals, supporting a strong double-digit year-over-year revenue growth rate for FY 2026. Engine 2: Bio-engineering (Scalable Upside): By securing scarce Biosafety Level 3 (P3) laboratory resources at the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park (HSITP), the Company believes it has established formidable regulatory and technical barriers to entry, creating a strategic R&D moat. Combined with its deep relationship with Bioboost, Pinnacle is aggressively advancing into the $36 billion precision fermentation market, with an initial focus on the commercialization of high-value recombinant human lactoferrin (rhLF), a bioengineered, iron-binding glycoprotein structurally similar to natural human milk protein. "The Consolidator" M&A Strategy: To further accelerate growth, the Company outlined its strategy to act as an industry consolidator, actively pursuing non-organic growth by identifying and injecting high-quality, fragmented synthetic biology intellectual property (IP) assets into its platform. Jiulong You, Chief Executive Officer of Pinnacle Food Group Limited, commented: "We are thrilled about the great turnout and the highly engaging discussions during this year's Investor Day. The active participation from the financial community is a strong validation of our vision. Our dual-engine strategy positions us perfectly at the intersection of immediate commercial viability and massive future potential."

About Pinnacle Food Group Limited

Pinnacle Food Group Limited (Nasdaq: PFAI) is a technology-driven company operating at the intersection of smart agriculture and bio-engineering. Driven by a "Dual-Engine" strategy, the Company integrates advanced Farming-as-a-Service (FaaS) solutions with cutting-edge precision fermentation and synthetic biology platforms to build highly efficient and sustainable food systems. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.pinnaclefoodinc.com. 

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Ontario Superior Court Dismisses Claims Originally Exceeding $6 Million Against Zentek

GUELPH, ON / ACCESS Newswire / March 13, 2026 / Zentek Ltd. (TSXV:ZEN)(NASDAQ:ZTEK) ("Zentek" or the "Company") announces that the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Commercial List) has issued its Reasons for Judgment dated March 12, 2026, in the companion actions Eveleigh et al. v. Zenyatta; Zentek v. Eveleigh et al., 2026 ONSC 1510.

Background

The litigation arose following the removal of Aubrey Eveleigh, the Company's founder and former President and Chief Executive Officer, by shareholders at a special meeting held on May 11, 2018. The two companion actions were tried together before Justice Osborne of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice.

Outcome

The Court dismissed substantially all claims advanced by Mr. Eveleigh and his consulting firm, Eveleigh Geological Consulting Inc. Original claims, as filed, exceeded $6 million. At trial, the claims were refined and the Court denied all remaining monetary claims, specifically:

A Success Fee claim of $282,500 - denied on the basis that the pre-feasibility study required to trigger the payment obligation was never commenced;

Severance claims totaling $1,350,000 under the President's Agreement and related Memorandum of Agreement - found to be void and unenforceable as a result of breaches of fiduciary duty;

Unpaid wages of $51,748.82 - denied;

Defamation damages of $75,000 - denied, with the Court finding the relevant statements were factually accurate; and

Indemnification claims of approximately $194,000 in costs and disbursements - denied.

With respect to Zentek's claim for cancellation of 4.5 million founder shares and disgorgement of profits, the Court found that the shares had been properly issued and that there was no basis to set aside the issuance.

CEO Comment

"This judgment closes a chapter that has been part of Zentek's history since before I arrived on December 1," said Moe Jiwan, CEO of Zentek. "The Court's decision speaks for itself. What matters now is execution - on Albany, on ZenGUARD™, on Triera, and on building the foundation this company deserves. We move forward."

About Zentek

Zentek Ltd. is a Canadian intellectual property development and commercialization company advancing a portfolio of graphene-enabled and advanced material technologies across clean air, next-generation materials, and critical minerals. The Company's core platforms are Albany Graphite, ZenGUARD™, and Triera.

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PROVIDENCE, R.I., March 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via IBN – Beeline Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLNE) (“Beeline”) today announced the launch of the Self-Service Mortgage Experience (SSME), a new pathway through its proprietary technology designed to give borrowers greater flexibility and control in the mortgage process.

The first phase of Self-Service launched on March 11, 2026, and is currently available to half of all borrowers applying for a conventional mortgage through Beeline’s platform.

The feature was designed with the modern homebuyer in mind, particularly Millennials and Gen Z, who are accustomed to digital-first experiences and increasingly expect financial services to match the simplicity and convenience of modern technology platforms.

Today, more than 55% of Millennials and 27% of Gen Z consumers already own homes and many prefer the ability to navigate major financial decisions on their own timetable without friction.

Beeline’s Self-Service Mortgage Experience allows borrowers to move through key early steps of the mortgage process 24 hours a day without needing to speak to a loan officer unless they choose to do so.

Eligible borrowers completing Beeline’s proprietary point-of-sale mortgage application will see the option to select the Self-Service pathway. After choosing the experience, borrowers are directed to their personalized loan tracker where Beeline’s AI-driven platform processes application data in seconds and presents customized conventional mortgage rate options — not static rate rack quotes.

Borrowers can then explore loan scenarios and request a rate lock directly within the platform at any time of day.

To assist along the way, Beeline’s proprietary digital assistant “Bob” is integrated within the tracker to answer questions in real time. For borrowers who prefer human guidance, Beeline Loan Guides remain available on demand.

Self-Service marks the first phase of a broader product roadmap designed to streamline the mortgage journey while reducing unnecessary friction in the borrower experience.

Borrowers on the Beeline platform already complete several steps digitally, including:

• signing disclosures
 • submitting documentation
 • paying for appraisals

Future phases of the SSME are expected to expand the number of steps borrowers can complete independently within the platform.

By gradually introducing these capabilities, Beeline aims to build a fully digital mortgage experience that balances automation with expert guidance, giving customers greater transparency, speed, and control while ensuring support remains available whenever needed.

“With Self-Service, we’re giving borrowers a clearer view of their options earlier in the process,” said Jess Kennedy, Chief Operating Officer of Beeline Financial Holdings, Inc., Beeline’s principal operating subsidiary. “Customers can review potential loan scenarios and request a rate lock when they’re ready—on their own timetable—while still having the ability to connect with a Loan Guide whenever they want support,” she continued.

Learn More about Beeline at www.makeabeeline.com

About Beeline Holdings, Inc.

Beeline Holdings, Inc. is a diversified digital mortgage platform that combines AI-powered origination technology with a growing suite of home equity and financial services products. Beeline closes loans in 14–21 days and operates Beeline Title as an integrated closing and settlement services provider.

For more information, visit makeabeeline.com.

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ORLANDO, FL / ACCESS Newswire / March 13, 2026 / Laser Photonics Corporation (NASDAQ:LASE), a global leader in laser systems for industrial and defense applications, today announced the successful integration of its CleanTech laser cleaning system into engine maintenance processes at a Cummins facility. This deployment marks a continued relationship with Cummins, building on a prior deployment with another division of the company.

"We are excited to work with Cummins again and to see our CleanTech system implemented into their operations," said Wayne Tupuola, CEO of Laser Photonics. "It's always great to see our technology helping teams refurbish and maintain critical equipment. At the end of the day, our mission is simple - provide a cleaner, more sustainable way to get the job done while helping extend the life of valuable machinery."

Laser cleaning is well-suited for large-scale maintenance operations like those performed by Cummins, a global power solutions leader that manufactures and services diesel and natural gas engines used across transportation, energy, and industrial sectors worldwide. The technology removes rust, carbon buildup, and coatings with precision while preserving the underlying metal, making it ideal for refurbishing high-value components. Because it requires no chemicals or abrasive media, laser cleaning also reduces waste and supports more sustainable maintenance practices.

For more information about the CleanTech line of laser cleaning systems, please visit the CleanTech product page.

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Laser Photonics Corporation (NASDAQ:LASE) is a global leader in laser systems for industrial and defense applications. The Company develops and manufactures advanced laser technologies used in cleaning, surface preparation, and precision material processing across demanding operating environments. Laser Photonics serves a broad range of end markets, including defense and government, aerospace, energy, maritime, automotive, and advanced manufacturing. Through a combination of internal development, strategic acquisitions, and partnerships, the Company continues to expand its product portfolio and address new applications where performance, efficiency, and environmental considerations are critical. For more information, please visit https://laserphotonics.com.

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The technology services group's US business grew operating profit by 88% last year, analysts note.

JP Morgan has reiterated its 'overweight' recommendation on Computacenter PLC (LSE:CCC), the FTSE 250 technology infrastructure group, arguing that a sharp share price fall following its full-year results represents an attractive entry point for investors.

Analyst Joseph George said concerns driving the sell-off were overdone, and that the market had misjudged the company's decision to increase capital expenditure in its fast-growing US business.

Computacenter's shares fell 4% on the day of its 2025 results, having dropped as much as 7% intraday, and are now 11% below their 52-week high.

George said the investment case remained compelling, describing Computacenter as a demonstrable winner from artificial intelligence infrastructure spending, with its US division growing operating profit 88% year-on-year on a constant currency basis through 2025.

The additional capital expenditure that alarmed investors amounts to less than 2% of the company's market capitalisation, JP Morgan noted, a sum the analyst said was justified by a roughly £5 billion order book and the margin-accretive growth available in a supply-constrained US market.

George acknowledged that expectations had been elevated heading into the results, after a recent pre-release update had already prompted analysts to raise forecasts, making the unexpected free cash flow reduction a harder pill for the market to swallow.

Free cash flow forecasts were cut alongside the results, though JP Morgan did not specify revised figures in its note.

With earnings expectations now at more achievable levels and the shares trading in line with their historical valuation average, George said the risk-reward had shifted back in investors' favour.

COCA-COLA EUROPACIFIC PARTNERS PLC FILES ANNUAL REPORT AND FORM 20-F

UXBRIDGE, ENGLAND / ACCESS Newswire / March 13, 2026 / Coca-Cola Europacific Partners plc ("CCEP") (ticker symbol CCEP) announces that, on 13 March 2026, it filed its 2025 Annual Report and Form 20-F with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The filing includes CCEP's audited results for the year ended 31 December 2025. The unaudited fourth-quarter and full year results for the period ended 31 December 2025 were released on 17 February 2026.

The 2025 Annual Report and Form 20-F is available on CCEP's website at https://ir.cocacolaep.com/financial-reports-and-results/annual-reports and also online at www.sec.gov.

A copy of the 2025 Annual Report and Form 20-F will be available shortly at https://data.fca.org.uk/#/nsm/nationalstoragemechanism. Printed copies of the Annual Report and Form 20-F will be posted free of charge to those shareholders who have requested it on or around 16 April 2026.

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Coca-Cola Europacific Partners is one of the world's leading consumer goods companies. We make, move and sell some of the world's most loved brands - serving nearly 600 million consumers and helping over 4 million customers across 31 countries grow.

We combine the strength and scale of a large, multi-national business with an expert, local knowledge of the customers we serve and communities we support.

The Company is currently listed on Euronext Amsterdam, NASDAQ, London Stock Exchange and on the Spanish Stock Exchanges, and a constituent of both the NASDAQ 100 and FTSE 100 indices, trading under the symbol CCEP (ISIN No. GB00BDCPN049).

For more information about CCEP, please visit www.cocacolaep.com and follow CCEP on LinkedIn

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The US stock market is starting to show serious signs of a potential big price correction as the Middle East conflict continues unabated and with no resolution in sight. Into all this uncertainty Bitcoin is climbing higher.

TLDR: Ripple secures Australia AFSL license, enabling regulated payment services and expanding XRP settlement infrastructure across APAC markets. XRP exchange outflows dominate recent data, signaling reduced sell-side liquidity despite broader crypto market pressure. XRP trades near $1.38 with declining weekly performance as market flows and infrastructure developments shape investor sentiment. XRP price outlook draws attention as regulatory progress and market flows shape current sentiment. Ripple recently secured an Australian Financial Services Licence in Australia. XRP price outlook draws attention as regulatory progress and market flows shape current sentiment. Ripple recently secured an Australian Financial Services Licence in Australia. Meanwhile, XRP trades near $1.38 amid ongoing exchange outflows and cautious market conditions.

Ripple Expands Regulatory Footprint in Australia A tweet from X Finance Bull reported that Ripple secured an Australian Financial Services Licence in Australia. The development enables regulated payment services across the country and the wider Asia-Pacific region.

🚨🚨🚨 Ripple $XRP is taking over in Australia.

In the middle of a brutal market downturn, Ripple just secured an AFSL license, unlocking regulated payments across Australia and the broader APAC region.

This gives institutions a compliant path to use XRP and RLUSD for… pic.twitter.com/zdlKuT9450

— X Finance Bull (@Xfinancebull) March 12, 2026

The license allows Ripple to offer compliant payment operations through its enterprise payment network. Financial institutions may now access cross-border settlement solutions within the regulated Australian framework.

Industry observers view regulatory licensing as essential for institutional integration. Payment providers typically require legal clarity before adopting blockchain-based settlement systems.

Ripple’s regulatory entry positions the company within established financial infrastructure. The development expands Ripple’s presence in APAC financial markets and institutional payment corridors.

Institutional Settlement Pathways for XRP and RLUSD An analyst noted institutions may access compliant settlement using XRP and RLUSD. The structure supports cross-border payments through a regulated digital asset infrastructure.

Stablecoins and bridge assets often serve different roles within settlement frameworks. RLUSD may provide price stability, while XRP supports rapid liquidity conversion between currencies.

Australia holds strong financial ties with regional economies across Southeast Asia and the Pacific. Payment corridors linking these markets may benefit from faster blockchain settlement systems.

Institutional participation often depends on licensing, banking partnerships, and regulatory clarity. Ripple’s expansion within Australia, therefore, strengthens the operational framework for enterprise payments.

Exchange Flows Show Persistent XRP Outflows Data from CoinGlass tracks XRP spot inflow and outflow activity across cryptocurrency exchanges. The chart shows frequent exchange withdrawals through extended periods.

Exchange outflows typically indicate assets leaving trading platforms for private custody. Market participants often interpret sustained withdrawals as reduced immediate sell-side supply.

Several large netflow events appear between July and November. One spike approaches roughly $180 million in negative netflow during that period.

Despite these withdrawals, the XRP price trended lower through much of the observed timeline. Market demand appears weaker while broader crypto market conditions remain cautious.

Short inflow spikes appear across several trading sessions. Deposits often coincide with temporary price recoveries or volatility events.

Exchange inflows generally suggest traders may prepare to sell or rebalance positions. Such patterns frequently occur during short-term rallies.

The yellow price line on the chart shows a gradual decline from above $3.00. The asset later stabilized near the $1.40-$1.60 range.

At the time of writing, XRP trades near $1.38. The asset recorded about $2.35 billion in daily trading volume.

Market performance shows a slight 24-hour gain near 0.04%. Weekly performance remains negative with roughly a 2.86% decline.

Exchange flows and regulatory progress continue shaping the XRP price outlook. Market participants watch whether reduced supply eventually supports price stabilization.

Bitcoin Reclaims Key Levels Amid Regulatory ClarityThe crypto market is witnessing a significant breakout as we head into the weekend of March 13, 2026. After a period of consolidation, Bitcoin has surged past the $72,000 resistance level, currently trading at approximately $72,540. This 3.2% daily gain comes as institutional confidence is bolstered by a historic announcement from U.S. regulators and the successful launch of high-yield investment products.

Bitcoin price in USD over thet past monthFor traders tracking the current trend: the "Extreme Fear" sentiment from earlier in the week is rapidly dissipating. The primary driver is the newly announced "Joint Harmonization Initiative" between the SEC and CFTC. Bitcoin’s move to $72,500 signals that the market is beginning to price in a more stable, "fit-for-purpose" regulatory environment in the United States.

The SEC and CFTC "Harmonization": Why It’s Pumping the MarketThe most impactful news today is the official agreement between the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to collaborate on a unified crypto oversight framework.

Historically, the "tug-of-war" between these two agencies over whether assets are securities or commodities created immense market friction. According to reports from Reuters, this new initiative aims to:

Streamline Reporting: Create formal data-sharing protocols for digital asset exchanges.Clarify Jurisdiction: Provide a clear "checklist" to determine agency oversight, reducing legal uncertainty for developers.Promote Innovation: Align with the broader federal policy goals of the current administration to make the U.S. a global "crypto hub."This regulatory "cheer" has successfully offset global jitters regarding energy prices and geopolitical tensions, providing the necessary liquidity for Bitcoin to retest its yearly highs.

BlackRock’s ETHB Debut: $15.5 Million in Day One VolumeWhile Bitcoin leads the price action, Ethereum is capturing the "yield" narrative. BlackRock’s iShares Staked Ethereum Trust (ETHB) officially began trading on Nasdaq on March 12, 2024.

The fund recorded $15.5 million in trading volume on its first day, a result described by Bloomberg analysts as "very respectable" for a new ETF category. ETHB allows institutional investors to earn approximately 3.1% annual yield from staking rewards, distributed monthly. This launch confirms that the transition from passive holding to active "productive" crypto assets is well underway.

Bitcoin Price Prediction: Is $80,000 Next for Bitcoin?With Bitcoin holding firmly at $72,500, technical analysts are eyeing the psychological $75,000 resistance.

MetricCurrent StatusImpactPrice$72,540BullishRelative Strength Index (RSI)64Approaching Overbought24h Volume$42.1 BillionHigh (Confirms Breakout)The divergence between Bitcoin and traditional equities is notable today; while the S&P 500 showed weakness due to oil market volatility, Bitcoin acted as a "digital gold" hedge, fueled by the $115 million weekly inflow into BlackRock’s IBIT fund.

Summary and OutlookThe convergence of regulatory peace and institutional product innovation has created a "perfect storm" for the $72,500 breakout. As the market digests the implications of the SEC-CFTC cooperation, volatility is expected to remain high. The focus for the next 48 hours will be whether BTC can flip the $72,000 mark into a permanent support floor.

Bitcoin outperforms stocks, tops $72,000 even as dollar strengthensBTC climbed 2% to break through $72,000 while U.S. equity futures slipped and the dollar strengthened, as altcoins and AI tokens joined a broader crypto rally. Mar 13, 2026, 10:52 a.m.

Bitcoin eyes bullish breakout (Sternschnuppenreiter/Pixabay/Modified by CoinDesk)What to know: BTC rose 2% since midnight UTC, climbing through $72,000 and outpacing Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 futures, even as the dollar index (DXY) climbed above 100.A high-volume break above $74,000 could trigger a move toward $80,000, while rejection would likely keep BTC in the range seen since Feb. 5.TRUMP jumped over 30% after a gala announcement for top holders, while AI tokens TAO and FET each gained about 14% amid broader market strength.Bitcoin BTC$71,859.13 rose through $72,000 during European hours on Friday, rising by 2% since midnight UTC and outpacing gains in U.S. equity indexes.

Futures on the Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 index dropped during Asian trading hours before recovering. Both are now in the green. The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY), meanwhile, broke above 100, a move that typically puts pressure on risk assets like cryptocurrencies and stocks.

Today, however, the crypto market seems relatively immune to that pressure, with notable gains across the board. The CoinDesk 20 Index (CD20) is 1.1% higher since midnight.

If bitcoin can break above $74,000, a level it has failed to penetrate recently, on convincing volume, it might trigger a breakout back to the $80,000 region. Otherwise, it is likely to revert to a trading range that dates back to Feb. 5.

The war in Iran continued to rage Friday morning, with fresh strikes being detected in Tehran and Dubai, keeping oil around $100 per barrel.

Derivatives positioningCumulative industry-wide futures open interest (OI) increased 5% to $107.6 billion over the past 24 hours, signaling continued capital inflows as bitcoin and other tokens remain rock steady amid turmoil in global equity markets.Bitcoin's (OI) rose to 687,200 BTC, the most since Feb. 25. Ether's (ETH) grew to 13.72 million, the highest since Jan. 30. Annualized perpetual funding rates and cumulative volume deltas for both remain positive, a combination indicating investor bias toward bullish plays.In XRP, OI surged nearly 10% to $1.86 billion, the most since Feb. 6. Coupled with positive funding rates, this suggests renewed investor capital deployment for bullish bets. Open interest in SOL, ADA and SUI futures also saw notable increases.Bitcoin's annualized 30-day implied volatility index (BVIV) dropped to a two-week low of 55%, supporting the case for continued spot price rallies. Ether's volatility is falling as well. This stability contrasts with heightened volatility in the U.S. Treasury market.On Deribit, bitcoin puts remain pricier than calls, a sign of lingering demand for downside protection. For ETH, the put premium at the long end has nearly evaporated, hinting at a bullish reset.Block flows featured demand for bitcoin put spreads and ether call spreads.Token talkThe altcoin market also showed strength on Friday. U.S.- president-themed memecoin TRUMP surged by more than 30% in 24 hours after the announcement of a "gala luncheon" with Donald Trump for the top 297 token holders.Artificial intelligence (AI) tokens bittensor (TAO) and artificial super intelligence alliance (FET) both climbed by 14% as investors continue to speculate on a wider market breakout.CoinMarketCap's "Altcoin Season" index is now at 40/100, its highest point since Jan. 9.CoinDesk's Computing Select Index (CPUS) is the leading benchmark over the past 24 hours, having increased by 6.5%. It is followed by the CoinDesk Memecoin Index (CDMEME) and the DeFi Select Index (DFX), which are up by 4% and 3.7%, respectively.One laggard over the past 24 hours has been canton (CC). The token of the institutional-focused layer-1 network is down by 4%, taking its loss over the past month to 11%.More For You

Bitcoin holds above $71,000, defying rising dollar, oil and U.S. bond yields

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Bitcoin (BTC) price is trading near $71,700, with market data indicating leverage is gradually returning to derivatives. At the same time, whale order activity is defining key liquidity zones that could determine Bitcoin’s next directional move.

After the recent market flush that reduced excessive leverage, traders appear to be rebuilding positions. Data from derivatives markets shows Open Interest climbing toward 88K BTC, indicating that market participants are increasingly opening new leveraged positions.

With large whale sell walls stacked above price and strong bids forming below, Bitcoin appears to be trading within a tight liquidity corridor, setting the stage for potential volatility in the coming sessions.

BTC Whale Orders Define Key Liquidity ZonesRecent whale order heatmap data from Coinglass highlights several critical levels where large market participants are positioning their orders. The most notable supply zone sits between $72,000 and $74,000, where multiple large sell walls are stacked above the current price. These orders could act as strong resistance, potentially absorbing buying pressure if Bitcoin attempts to move higher.

At the same time, whales appear to be placing layered bids below the market. A key support region is forming between $70,500 and $71,000, where buy orders are concentrated. If Bitcoin price experiences a short-term pullback, this area may act as the first level where buyers step in.

A deeper cluster of bids is visible between $69,000 and $70,000, which could serve as a stronger accumulation zone should the market experience a larger correction. Taken together, the order flow suggests that Bitcoin is currently trading between significant supply above and strong demand below, creating a range that could define short-term market behavior.

Open Interest Rebuilds as Leverage ReturnsBitcoin’s Open Interest has climbed back toward approximately 88K BTC, indicating that leverage is gradually returning after the recent liquidation event. Importantly, both price and Open Interest are rising simultaneously. This typically signals that traders are opening new positions rather than simply closing old ones.

When leverage increases while BTC price remains inside a defined range, the market often becomes more vulnerable to liquidation-driven volatility. As positions accumulate, even relatively small price movements can trigger cascades of forced liquidations. This dynamic often acts as fuel for larger price moves once key liquidity levels are breached.

What the Combined Data SuggestsWhen whale liquidity zones and derivatives leverage are analyzed together, a clear picture begins to emerge. Bitcoin appears to be entering a leverage buildup phase, where traders are positioning themselves ahead of a potential breakout.

On one side of the market, large sell walls between $72K and $74K could slow upward momentum. On the other side, strong bids around $70K suggest buyers are prepared to accumulate dips. Historically, similar setups tend to precede significant volatility, particularly once one side of the liquidity range is absorbed.

Two primary scenarios could unfold. If Bitcoin successfully breaks above $74,000, the move could trigger a wave of short liquidations. In this scenario, BTC may target $75,000 initially, followed by $78,000 and potentially $80,000 as momentum builds.

However, if the resistance zone holds and buying pressure weakens, Bitcoin may rotate lower to sweep liquidity below the market. This could push the price toward the $70,500 support, with a deeper test of the $69,000 demand zone possible if selling pressure accelerates.

Conclusion: Key Levels Traders Are WatchingFor now, the Bitcoin price remains locked between major liquidity clusters that could shape the next major move. The $72K–$74K region stands as the most important resistance level, where whale sell orders are currently concentrated. A decisive breakout above this zone could open the door for a move toward $78K.

On the downside, $70,500 remains the first level of support, with stronger demand potentially emerging near $69K if the market pulls back. As leverage continues to build and liquidity tightens around these key levels, traders are closely watching whether BTC price can absorb the sell pressure above $74K or if a liquidity sweep toward $70K occurs before the next major move develops.

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Hyperliquid (HYPE) is beginning to show signs of exhaustion after the coin added 20% to its value since the start of the week.

The perpetuals-focused Decentralized Exchange (DEX) sees increased demand for Real-World Asset (RWA) futures, driving Open Interest to $1.5 billion. 

The coin could resume its rally soon as demand for an institutional-grade 24x7 trading platform increases amid rising Middle East tensions affecting Oil prices.

HYPE rally stalls at $38 as Hyperliquid adoption continues HYPE rallied to the $38.42 level on Thursday, overtaking the February 3 swing high of $38 in the process.

The rally this week comes as Hyperliquid, a leading decentralized perpetual trading platform, continues to record high trading volume. 

The war in the Middle East is fueling upside pressure on Crude Oil prices by restricting oil supply from the Strait of Hormuz.

The demand for trading the highly volatile crude oil prices has driven retail and institutional traders towards Hyperliquid, thanks to its 24x7 decentralized trading platform.

Hyperliquid expanded to RWA futures with the Hyperliquid Improvement Proposal-3 (HIP). The platform allows users to deploy perpetuals with a 1 million HYPE token deposit. 

Thanks to the rally, HYPE’s futures Open Interest currently reads $1.50 billion, up from the $1.33 billion recorded on Thursday. 

The spikes in the OI on weekends confirm that demand for RWA perpetuals is redirected to Hyperliquid when traditional markets are closed. 

Furthermore, the increase in Crude Oil trading volume to $1.17 billion on Hyperliquid indicates that the demand is mainly driven by oil. 

Thanks to the growing demand, Hyperliquid remains the leading protocol by revenue, aside from stablecoins. The platform generated $54.39 million in revenue over the last 30 days, outperforming Pump.fun and the Tron ecosystem. 

HYPE eyes $40 despite the slight retracementThe HYPE/USD 4-hour chart is extremely bullish and efficient as the coin has outperformed the broader crypto market since the start of the week.

It is currently trading at $37 after overcoming the $35.47 resistance level on Thursday. The near-term bias has turned bullish as HYPE accelerates away from the upward-sloping 50-, 100-, and 200-day Exponential Moving Averages (EMAs).

If the rally continues, HYPE will likely test its first major resistance at the $40 psychological level. A sustainable daily candle close above this resistance could open the way toward $48.91, which capped the price in October.

The momentum indicators are also extremely bullish at the moment. The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) rises firmly above its signal line, suggesting buyers control the trend. 

The Relative Strength Index (RSI) at 73 shows that HYPE is approaching the overbought territory if the bullish bias remains. 

However, if the rally ends, HYPE could retest the resistance-turned-support area at $35.47 in the near term. 

A decisive break below this support would bring the 200-day EMA at $32.06 into focus. Deeper downside protection lies near the 100-day EMA at $30.83.

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During a recent appearance on a podcast, the founder of Skybridge Capital, Anthony Scaramucci, reaffirmed his ultra-bullish stance on Bitcoin’s future value. He also agreed with Michael Saylor on a key aspect of Bitcoin that they expect to unravel in the near future.

Scaramucci: Bitcoin is my largest position by far, and I've bought moreDuring a recent episode of the PBD Podcast, Anthony Scaramucci shared his vision for Bitcoin's future – its expanded utility as a network and a tremendous increase in price as an asset.

Besides, the renowned financier revealed that Bitcoin holds the “largest by far” position among the assets in his portfolio. Also, he admitted that he bought more BTC during the recent price correction, thus confirming his strong long-term bullish stance on Bitcoin.

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Scaramucci's Bitcoin-gold predictionSiding with the Strategy founder, Michael Saylor, who had been on the same podcast before him, Scaramucci said he agrees with Saylor's vision that, in 10-15 years, Bitcoin will be the largest blockchain network for financial operations. By that time, BTC may reach the market value of gold, which currently stands at roughly $35 trillion.

This could take the price of a single Bitcoin as high as $1.5 million. But it cannot just happen overnight, he emphasised. Hence, Scaramucci named the term 10-15 years.

BREAKING: 🇺🇸 BILLIONAIRE ANTHONY SCARAMUCCI JUST SAID BITCOIN IS GOING TO $1,500,000 🚀

“BITCOIN IS MY LARGEST POSITION BY FAR.”

“I’VE ADDED RECENTLY.”

“IT WILL REACH THE MARKET CAP OF GOLD.” pic.twitter.com/qqWUtUP8MW

— Vivek Sen (@Vivek4real_) March 13, 2026 Meanwhile, Saylor’s treasury firm, Strategy, also continues to buy Bitcoin on the dip. Earlier this week, it boasted an acquisition of 17,994 BTC for approximately $1.28 billion. After this purchase, the company holds a total of 738,731 Bitcoin, targeting eventual ownership of 1 million coins.

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Tim Draper offers much higher betAnother prominent investor, Tim Draper, recently addressed the crypto community on the X platform, offering them the chance to place a bet on Polymarket that, within 4 years, the BTC price would increase 4x. This would make $280,000 per coin.

Draper believes it will happen because he does not trust banks and governments, which can easily print fiat currency in any amount and inject it into the economy. In contrast, Bitcoin has a hard cap of 21 million. Only 1 million BTC remain to be mined. It will be done over the next 114 years, including all halvings that occur every 4 years.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin said Friday that a $500 million donation he made to the Future of Life Institute in 2021 was deployed in ways that diverged from the technical roadmap originally pitched, with the organization later pivoting toward political advocacy that he said carries risks of “authoritarian” outcomes.

On its website, the Future of Life Institute describes its mission as "steering transformative technology towards benefiting life and away from extreme large-scale risks." The organization lists artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and nuclear weapons as its primary focus areas.

The funds came from Shiba Inu (SHIB) tokens Buterin received from the project that year, which he said he later split between the Future of Life Institute and the CryptoRelief fund, according to a post on X. Buterin said he anticipated the institute would cash out $10 million to $25 million at most, citing shallow liquidity in the SHIB market at the time.

Instead, FLI managed to liquidate roughly $500 million, according to Buterin, an amount he said was similar to what CryptoRelief received from its portion of his SHIB donation.

Buterin said that when he initially donated to FLI, the organization presented him with "a comprehensive roadmap that focused on improving all major existential risks (bio, nuclear, AI...) as well as general pro-peace and pro-epistemics initiatives."

The divergence Following the donation, Buterin wrote, FLI underwent "an internal pivot" toward "cultural and political action as a primary method, quite different from the original approach." He cited the organization's justification that "the situation has changed greatly since 2021, AGI is coming very soon, and their pivot is needed to affect the world fast enough, and to counteract the lobbying war chests of large AI companies."

"My worry is that large-scale coordinated political action with big money pools is a thing that can easily lead to unintended outcomes, cause backlashes, and solve problems in a way that is both authoritarian and fragile, even if it was not originally intended that way," Buterin said in the post.

Buterin contrasted FLI's funds with the roughly $40 million he recently allocated to his own initiative, which he said is directed toward open-source security hardware and pandemic detection technologies. 

Despite his criticism, Buterin noted he has been heartened by many of FLI's recent moves, specifically citing the organization's "pro-human AI declaration." The statement, he said, "unites conservatives, progressives and libertarians, America, Europe, and China, people worried about unemployment, surveillance, psychosis and paperclip doom, atheists and the Pope."

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The United States has allowed other nations to buy Russian oil already loaded on tankers at sea, amid an ongoing war with Iran that is cutting supplies and driving up fuel prices.

While Washington insists the temporary measure will not benefit Russia, Moscow says the release of millions of barrels proves the global market cannot go without Russian crude.

U.S. lifts restrictions on Russian oil in transit The U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has issued a general license allowing other countries to purchase Russian crude oil and petroleum products.

The document published Thursday is “authorizing the delivery and sale of crude oil and petroleum products of Russian Federation origin loaded on vessels as of March 12, 2026.”

It specifies that all relevant operations, such as safe docking and offloading, are now permitted “through 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time, April 11, 2026.”

The OFAC is clear that its license does not authorize any other prohibited transactions or activities, including those involving Iran, its government, or goods and services originating from the Islamic Republic.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described the move as a “decisive step” of President Donald Trump’s administration “to promote stability in global energy markets” and “to keep prices low.”

Posting on X, he emphasized this is a “narrowly tailored, short-term measure” that will not significantly benefit the Russian government in financial terms.

.@POTUS is taking decisive steps to promote stability in global energy markets and working to keep prices low as we address the threat and instability posed by the terrorist Iranian regime.

To increase the global reach of existing supply, @USTreasury is providing a temporary…

— Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent (@SecScottBessent) March 12, 2026

America releases over 100 million barrels of Russian oil Officials in Moscow are quite happy with Washington’s decision. Commenting on Telegram, Vladimir Putin’s Special Presidential Envoy on Foreign Investment and Economic Cooperation, Kirill Dmitriev, stated:

“The U.S. is effectively acknowledging the obvious: without Russian oil, the global energy market cannot remain stable.”

Reposting Bessent’s announcement, the Kremlin representative highlighted that after allowing India to buy crude from Russia, the U.S. is now lifting all restrictions on approximately 100 million barrels of Russian oil that’s currently in transit.

Last week, the OFAC granted India a 30-day waiver after oil briefly surpassed $100 per barrel amid an escalating conflict in the Middle East. At the time, President Trump promised additional measures to curb price growth.

Secretary of Energy Chris Wright insisted the U.S. was not giving Russia a sanctions relief, noting that “all of that oil is oil on the water that’s waiting in line to unload into China.”

“This is just expediting the flow of that oil into a refinery, it’s going to an Indian refinery instead of a Chinese refinery,” he told CNN, referring to the India authorization as a pragmatic solution “to get through these few weeks of tight energy supply.”

According to the Washington Post, the latest license will allow Russia to start selling around 128 million barrels of Russian oil that have already been loaded onto tankers, previously targeted in U.S. sanctions.

“Amid the growing energy crisis, further easing of restrictions on Russian energy sources appears increasingly inevitable, despite resistance from some in the Brussels bureaucracy,” Dmitriev added on Friday.

In a post on X, he also said:

“Russian energy is indispensable to easing the world’s largest energy crisis.”

Fuel prices across the EU have been surging after the U.S. and Israel started their strikes on Iran, giving Russia a chance to play the energy card again. Europe is phasing out oil and gas imports from Russia as part of sanctions over its invasion of Ukraine.

According to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, a return to Russian fossil fuels would be a “strategic blunder” for the Union. She recently warned this would make Europe “more dependent, vulnerable, and weaker.”

Following an assessment of the situation, “EU countries confirmed that they do not observe any security of supply risks at the moment. Oil stocks remain at a high level, gas storage filling levels in the EU remain stable,” according to a statement by the Commission’s Directorate-General for Energy.

Meanwhile, others are already considering buying Russian oil, now that the U.S. has opened a window. According to a press report, Thailand, which used to import 50% of its oil through the now closed Strait of Hormuz, is preparing to enter into talks for the purchase of Russian crude.

Bitcoin's building steam and a $3 billion trigger could make it wildYour day-ahead look for March 13, 2026Updated Mar 13, 2026, 11:31 a.m. Published Mar 13, 2026, 11:28 a.m.

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Bitcoin BTC$72,330.43 looks to be gathering bullish momentum, with volatility expected to increase as prices near a $3 billion trigger point.

The leading cryptocurrency by market value climbed through $72,100 during European hours, the widely tracked average price over the past 50 days. According to analysts, a firm move above this level would confirm bullish momentum, potentially drawing in more buyers.

Volatility is likely to pick up should prices near $75,000. That's where options market makers, who provide order-book liquidity and ensure a seamless trading experience, are holding net "short gamma" positions worth $3 billion, according to Markus Thielen, the founder of 10x Research.

It means that as prices climb toward that level, these entities are likely to buy to rebalance their net exposure to neutral even as prices rise. This so-called dealer hedging could boost market volatility, potentially accelerating any rally. Note that market makers make money through the bid-ask spread, not price direction.

"The options market shows roughly $3 billion of negative gamma exposure at the $75,000 strike, meaning dealers are likely short gamma around this level. As Bitcoin moves higher toward this region, dealer hedging flows can begin to play a more important role in shaping price dynamics," Thielen said in a note to clients.

That's not, however, a set-in-concrete scenario. Alex Kuptsikevich, the chief market analyst at FxPro, worries that macro headwinds will arrest gains in bitcoin.

"External factors are acting as a headwind, including rising oil and dollar prices, as well as the Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 indices falling to their 200-day lows. We doubt Bitcoin will have the strength to withstand the wind for long, and internal resistance may soon become a significant obstacle to growth," he said in an email.

Traditional markets are indeed sending risk-off signals. The strongest hint comes from the U.S. Treasury market, which underpins global finance. The MOVE index, which measures the 30-day expected price turbulence in Treasury notes, surged over 21% to 95 points Thursday, the biggest single-day rise since October 2024, according to data source TradingView.

Sharp spikes in Treasury volatility often tighten money worldwide, choking credit flows and sparking broad selling across markets. Stay alert!

Read more: For analysis of today's activity in altcoins and derivatives, see Crypto Markets Today

What to WatchFor a more comprehensive list of events this week, see CoinDesk's "Crypto Week Ahead".

CryptoNothing scheduled.MacroMarch 13, 8:30 a.m.: U.S. GDP growth rate QoQ second estimate for Q4 Est. 1.4% (Prev. 1.4%;)March 13, 8:30 a.m.: U.S. core PCE price index MoM for January Est. 0.4% (Prev. 0.4%)March 13, 8:30 a.m.: U.S. personal spending MoM for January Est. 0.3% (Prev. 0.4%)March 13, 10:00 a.m.: U.S. JOLTS job openings for January Est. 6.7M (Prev. 6.542M)March 13, 10:00 a.m.: U.S. Michigan consumer sentiment preliminary for March (Prev. 56.6)Earnings (Estimates based on FactSet data)March 13: Bit Digital (BTBT), pre-market, -$0.01Token EventsFor a more comprehensive list of events this week, see CoinDesk's "Crypto Week Ahead".

Governance votes & callsNo major calls scheduled.UnlocksMarch 13: WhiteBit Coin (WBT) to unlock 27.77% of its circulating supply worth $4.59 billion.Token LaunchesMarch 13: Ether.fi KAT token rewards to be distributed.ConferencesFor a more comprehensive list of events this week, see CoinDesk's "Crypto Week Ahead".

Day 5 of 5: Policy Week 2026 (Sydney, Australia)Day 2 of 4: ETHMumbai (Mumbai, India)Market MovementsBTC is up 2.95% from 4 p.m. ET Thursday at $72,457.14 (24hrs: +3.14%)ETH is up 2.92% at $2,128.69 (24hrs: +3%)CoinDesk 20 is up 3.14% at 2,068.83 (24hrs: +3.01%)Ether CESR Composite Staking Rate is up 1 bps at 2.79%BTC funding rate is at 0.0015% (1.6688% annualized) on BinanceDXY is up 0.42% at 100.16.Gold futures are down 0.44% at $5,093.40Silver futures are down 2.11% at $82.89Nikkei 225 closed down 1.16% at 53,819.61Hang Seng closed down 0.98% at 25,465.60FTSE 100 is down 0.43% at 10,260.60Euro Stoxx 50 is down 0.71% at 5,708.34DJIA closed on Thursday down 1.56% at 46,677.85.S&P 500 closed down 1.52% at 6,672.62Nasdaq Composite closed down 1.78% at 22,311.98S&P/TSX Composite closed down 0.84% at 32,840.60S&P 40 Latin America closed up 1.43% at 3,611.39.U.S. 10-Year Treasury rate is up 6 bps at 4.27%E-mini S&P 500 futures are up 0.30% at 6,697.75E-mini Nasdaq-100 futures are up 0.29% at 24,631.50E-mini Dow Jones Industrial Average Index are up 0.34% at 46,881.00Bitcoin StatsBTC Dominance: 59.44% (0.24%)Ether-bitcoin ratio: 0.0294 (0.01%)Hashrate (seven-day moving average): 984 EH/sHashprice (spot): $31.34Total fees: 2.69 BTC / $188,598CME Futures Open Interest: 110,290 BTCBTC priced in gold: 14.2 oz.BTC vs gold market cap: 4.82%Technical AnalysisBitcoin's daily charts. (TradingView/CoinDesk)The chart shows bitcoin's daily price swings in candlestick format since late 2025. It also plots the Fibonacci retracements of the January-February selloff and the 50-day simple moving average of bitcoin's price. BTC's price is looking to top the 50-day SMA line. That would shift the focus to next resistance level at $74,564, which is the 38.2% Fibonacci retracement of the selloff. On the other hand, a failure to penetrate the 50-day SMA could embolden sellers, potentially leading to a drop below $70,000. Crypto EquitiesCoinbase Global (COIN): closed on Thursday at $193.23 (–2.72%), +1.96% at $197.02 in pre-marketCircle Internet Group (CRCL): closed at $114.18 (+1.21%), +0.58% at $114.84Galaxy Digital (GLXY): closed at $20.63 (–3.87%), +1.89% at $21.02MARA Holdings (MARA): closed at $8.76 (+2.46%), +1.60% at $8.90Riot Platforms (RIOT): closed at $14.50 (–2.09%), +1.59% at $14.73Core Scientific (CORZ): closed at $16.24 (–1.81%)CleanSpark (CLSK): closed at $9.55 (–2.65%), +1.57% at $9.70Exodus Movement (EXOD): closed at $9.96 (–8.71%), unchanged in pre-marketCoinShares Bitcoin Mining ETF (WGMI): closed at $37.96 (–2.47%)Bullish (BLSH): closed at $36.24 (–2.55%), +0.44% at $36.40Crypto Treasury Companies

Strategy (MSTR): closed at $137.34 (–0.72%), +2.49% at $140.76Strive Asset Management (ASST): closed at $8.83 (–4.33%), +1.59% at $8.97SharpLink (SBET): closed at $7.48 (–1.45%), +2.54% at $7.67Upexi (UPXI): closed at $0.93 (–9.71%), +4.61% at $0.97Lite Strategy (LITS): closed at $1.15 (–1.71%)ETF FlowsSpot BTC ETFs

Daily net flows: $53.8 millionCumulative net flows: $55.93 billionTotal BTC holdings ~ 1.29 millionSpot ETH ETFs

Daily net flows: $72.4 millionCumulative net flows: $11.75 billionTotal ETH holdings ~ 5.71 millionSource: Farside Investors

While You Were SleepingU.S. eases Russia oil sanctions as Iran war pushes up energy prices (BBC): The U.S. loosened sanctions on countries buying Russian oil and petroleum already on vessels at sea to curb the economic impact of war with Iran, which has forced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.Trump warns Iran to watch what happens as war hits two-week mark (Bloomberg): “Watch what happens to these deranged scumbags,” Trump said on Truth Social on Friday. Yet pressure is rising on him given the chaos the war’s caused across the Middle East .Israel targets Hezbollah in Beirut as strikes hit City Center (The New York Times): The attacks raised concerns the war is expanding beyond Hezbollah’s strongholds into parts of Beirut once considered comparatively safe. New strikes were also reported in Iran, Iraq and Israel.More For You

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Ethereum network activity has reached record levels, yet the asset’s price continues to face downward pressure. Data from on-chain analytics firm CryptoQuant shows a growing gap between network usage and market valuation.

Analysts describe the trend as an “adoption paradox,” where ecosystem participation increases while investor demand weakens. According to CryptoQuant, this disconnect could keep Ethereum under pressure if the broader crypto bear market persists.

CryptoQuant’s head of research, Julio Moreno, said Ethereum price could decline toward $1,500 if market conditions remain weak. The projected range may appear by the end of the third quarter or early in the fourth quarter of 2026 unless capital inflows improve.

At the time of reporting, ETH price traded near $2,100 after a modest daily increase. Even with the short-term recovery, the asset remains more than 50% below its most recent cycle high.

ETHUSD 1-Day Chart | Source: CoinCodex

Ethereum Network Activity Reaches Record LevelsRecent blockchain data shows steady growth across Ethereum’s network. CryptoQuant reported that daily active addresses reached a new all-time high last month, surpassing activity levels recorded during the 2021 bull market.

This increase indicates strong participation from users interacting with decentralized applications, transfers, and other blockchain functions. Higher address activity has traditionally supported price growth during earlier market cycles.

However, Ethereum’s current market performance has not followed that historical pattern. Despite record engagement across the network, the asset’s price has continued to move lower compared with previous cycle peaks.

Active Addresses on Ethereum Network | Source: The Block

Smart Contract Activity Expands Across EcosystemSmart contracts play a major role in the surge in Ethereum activity. CryptoQuant reported that internal contract calls reached record levels during the previous month.

Internal calls occur when automated programs on the blockchain trigger transactions within decentralized applications. These processes support operations across decentralized finance platforms, stablecoins, and various Layer-2 scaling networks.

The growth of these sectors has increased the number of automated blockchain interactions. As decentralized finance services expand and scaling networks process more transactions, smart contract activity continues to rise.

Even so, this expansion has not translated into stronger price momentum. Earlier market cycles often showed a closer relationship between contract activity and ETH price movement. CryptoQuant data indicates that this relationship has weakened during the current market environment.

ETH Exchange Flows Indicate Continued Selling PressureBecause network metrics now show a weaker connection to price performance, analysts are paying closer attention to exchange flows. Exchange inflows represent assets moving onto trading platforms, where they are more likely to be sold.

CryptoQuant data shows that Ethereum exchange inflows remain elevated compared with Bitcoin. This pattern suggests stronger selling pressure on ETH relative to the leading cryptocurrency.

The higher ratio of Ethereum inflows helps explain the asset’s recent underperformance against Bitcoin. When larger amounts of tokens move to exchanges, the probability of selling activity tends to increase.

Analysts consider exchange flow data a more immediate indicator of market sentiment during bearish periods. As a result, these metrics have become an important reference point for tracking Ethereum’s short-term market behavior.

ETH Capital Outflows Add Pressure to Market OutlookBeyond exchange flows, broader investment trends also point to weakening demand. CryptoQuant reported that the one-year change in Ethereum’s realized capitalization recently turned negative.

Realized capitalization measures the net value of capital entering or leaving the network based on transaction data. A negative reading indicates that capital has been exiting the asset over the measured period.

This development suggests that investor demand has weakened even as blockchain activity grows. The contrast between rising usage and declining investment flows continues to define the adoption paradox.

Moreno noted that Ethereum will require stronger capital inflows to stabilize market conditions. He also stated that exchange inflows must decline to reduce potential selling pressure. If the broader bear market continues and capital flows remain weak, CryptoQuant estimates the asset could approach the $1,500 range by late 2026.

The new staked Ethereum ETF (ETHB) from BlackRock recorded about $15.5M in trading volume on its first day.

Yesterday, BlackRock launched its iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF, trading under the ticker ETHB.

According to Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart, it recorded a trading volume of about $15.5 million on its first day.

A New Structure for Crypto Income In a series of posts on X, Seyffart explained that the fund opened with just over $100 million in assets and had raked in more than $11 million in trading volume by 2 p.m. Eastern time. However, by day’s end, it had added another $4 million to close at $15.5 million. The analyst described the performance as “very, very solid for a day 1 ETF launch.”

He also looked at the numbers next to BlackRock’s existing spot Ethereum ETF, ETHA. During the same period, ETHA had about $264 million in trading volume, well above ETHB’s numbers. But the gap is largely a reflection of the difference in assets, with ETHA holding nearly $6.6 billion per SoSoValue and the staked Ethereum ETF launching at $100 million.

According to the analyst, ETHB carries a management fee of 0.25%, although in the first year, BlackRock is offering a reduced fee of 0.12% until the fund hits $2.5 billion in assets.

Documents released at the same time as yesterday’s launch show that Coinbase will be the custodian and staking provider. The ETF’s ETH will be delegated to a small number of approved validators, such as Figment, Galaxy Blockchain Infrastructure, and Attestant. Bitwise bought Attestant and is now rebranding it as Bitwise Onchain Solutions.

Rather than add staking rewards to the fund’s net asset value, BlackRock will pay them out as dividends, and according to Seyffart, the distribution will probably be paid out every month. Still, he urged investors to read the prospectus for the final details.

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“Every dollar flowing into $ETHB removes ETH from circulation and locks it into staking,” the market watcher posted. “Less supply. Same or growing demand. Price goes up by basic math.”

The new product is part of a bigger change in how institutions are using Ethereum. Per data shared by the network earlier in the year, more than 35 financial and tech companies, including BlackRock, JPMorgan, and Fidelity, have released products that are built directly on the blockchain. These offerings include tokenized funds, on-chain deposits, and stablecoin services.

At the time of writing, ETH was trading around $2,100, which was about 3% more than it was 24 hours ago and about 6% higher than a month ago. The asset has also gone up almost 12% in the last year but is still well below its all-time high of nearly $4,950, which it hit in August 2025.

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One market analyst put it bluntly on air this week: “Yesterday, Campbell’s reported one of the worst quarters I’ve seen in ages. It was awful. Across the board, revenues fell 5%, organic sales dropped 3%.” That’s not hyperbole. The numbers back it up.

Campbell’s (NASDAQ:CPB) reported its Q2 FY2026 results on March 11, 2026, and the damage was widespread. Revenue came in at $2.564 billion, down 4.5% year-over-year, missing the consensus estimate of $2.611 billion. EPS landed at $0.51 against a $0.57 estimate, a miss of more than 10%. Gross profit dropped 12.45% year-over-year, and operating income fell 22.88%.

The Snacks Collapse The analyst described the snack business as “unbelievably bad.” That tracks. The Snacks segment posted revenue of $914 million, down 6% year-over-year, while operating earnings plummeted 39%. Chips and pretzels led the decline, compounded by supply constraints in fresh bakery. This isn’t a one-quarter blip. It’s a business in need of a real fix.

CEO Mick Beekhuizen acknowledged the problem: “To stabilize Snacks, we are taking decisive action, focused on sharpening our value, new product innovation and in-market execution.” The analyst’s read on management’s tone was less generous, calling their confidence on the conference call “agonizing to listen to.”

Rao’s Bright Spot, Prego Problem There is one genuine win buried in the report. The Rao’s brand surpassed $1 billion in trailing twelve-month net sales. That’s a real milestone for a premium brand Campbell’s bet heavily on. But as the analyst noted, weakness in Prego effectively canceled out the Rao’s momentum. The Meals & Beverages segment still posted revenue of $1.650 billion, down 4% year-over-year, with U.S. soup sales down 4% as well.

Dividend Under the Microscope With the stock hitting a 17-year low, investors are asking whether Campbell’s can sustain its dividend. At $21.65 per share today, the $0.39 quarterly dividend translates to a yield north of 7%. That’s not a gift. That’s a warning sign. Management cut full-year EPS guidance to $2.15 to $2.25, down sharply from the prior range of $2.40 to $2.55. With the annualized dividend at $1.56 per share, coverage exists on paper, but the trajectory is uncomfortable.

General Mills: A Slightly Less Bad Story General Mills (NYSE:GIS) is navigating similar headwinds but with better execution. The analyst noted GIS told a “slightly better story” at the CAGNY conference. GIS stock sits at $39.40, down 14% year-to-date, versus Campbell’s 21% drop year-to-date. Neither chart is pretty, but Campbell’s is in a category of its own right now.

The packaged food sector is grinding through cost inflation, tariff pressure, and a consumer trading down or tuning out legacy brands entirely. Campbell’s needed a clean quarter to rebuild confidence. Instead, it delivered the opposite, and the stock is now trading at levels that raise questions about whether the business model itself needs radical rethinking.

March 13, 2026 06:10 ET  | Source: Shore Capital Stockbrokers Limited

FORM 8.5 (EPT/RI)

PUBLIC DEALING DISCLOSURE BY AN EXEMPT PRINCIPAL TRADER WITH RECOGNISED INTERMEDIARY STATUS DEALING IN A CLIENT-SERVING CAPACITY
Rule 8.5 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”)

1.        KEY INFORMATION

(a)        Name of exempt principal trader:Shore Capital Stockbrokers Ltd(b)        Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates:
        Use a separate form for each offeror/offereeCAB Payments Holdings Plc(c)        Name of the party to the offer with which exempt principal trader is connected:CAB Payments Holdings Plc(d)        Date dealing undertaken:12 March 2026(e)        Has the EPT previously disclosed, or is it today disclosing, under the Code in respect of any other party to this offer?No 2.        DEALINGS BY THE EXEMPT PRINCIPAL TRADER

(a)        Purchases and sales

Class of relevant securityPurchases/ sales Total number of securitiesHighest price per unit paid/receivedLowest price per unit paid/receivedOrdinaryPurchases3,78480p80pOrdinarySales11,56281.15p80.35p (b)        Derivatives transactions (other than option)

Class of relevant securityProduct description
e.g. CFDNature of dealing
e.g. opening/closing a long/short position, increasing/reducing a long/short positionNumber of reference securitiesPrice per unit      (c)        Options transactions in respect of existing securities

(i)        Writing, selling, purchasing or varying

Class of relevant securityProduct description e.g. call optionWriting, purchasing, selling, varying etc.Number of securities to which option relatesExercise price per unitType
e.g. American, European etc.Expiry dateOption money paid/ received per unit         (ii)        Exercising

Class of relevant securityProduct description
e.g. call optionNumber of securitiesExercise price per unit     (d)        Other dealings (including subscribing for new securities)

Class of relevant securityNature of dealing
e.g. subscription, conversionDetailsPrice per unit (if applicable)     The currency of all prices and other monetary amounts should be stated.

Where there have been dealings in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(b), copy table 2(a), (b), (c) or (d) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant security dealt in.

3.        OTHER INFORMATION

(a)        Indemnity and other dealing arrangements

Details of any indemnity or option arrangement, or any agreement or understanding, formal or informal, relating to relevant securities which may be an inducement to deal or refrain from dealing entered into by the exempt principal trader making the disclosure and any party to the offer or any person acting in concert with a party to the offer:
If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state “none”None

(b)        Agreements, arrangements or understandings relating to options or derivatives

Details of any agreement, arrangement or understanding, formal or informal, between the exempt principal trader making the disclosure and any other person relating to:
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Date of disclosure:13 March 2026Contact name:Laura Parmenter Telephone number:0207 601 6104 Public disclosures under Rule 8 of the Code must be made to a Regulatory Information Service and must also be emailed to the Takeover Panel at [email protected]. The Panel’s Market Surveillance Unit is available for consultation in relation to the Code’s dealing disclosure requirements on +44 (0)20 7638 0129.
The Code can be viewed on the Panel’s website at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.