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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - March 11, 2026) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of common stock of Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) between July 23, 2025 and February 3, 2026, inclusive (the "Class Period"). A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than May 4, 2026.

SO WHAT: If you purchased Boston Scientific common stock during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Boston Scientific class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=55398 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than May 4, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved, at that time, the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, during the Class Period, defendants made positive statements to investors while, at the same time, disseminating materially false and misleading statements and/or concealing material adverse facts concerning the true state of Boston Scientific's U.S. Electrophysiology segment; notably, that management was aware that the segment's growth rate was unsustainable and that it was approaching an earlier tipping point than the market was anticipating. Due to defendants' statements of confidence and lofty expectations, investors and analysts were left surprised by Boston Scientific's net income miss and underwhelming guidance for the first half of fiscal 2026. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

To join the Boston Scientific class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=55398 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.

No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.

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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - March 11, 2026) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ: PLUG) between January 17, 2025 and November 13, 2025, inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important April 3, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline.

SO WHAT: If you purchased Plug Power securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Plug Power class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=1011 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than April 3, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved, at that time, the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) defendants had materially overstated the likelihood that funds attributed to the U.S. Department of Energy's Loan would ultimately become available to Plug Power, and/or that Plug Power would ultimately construct the hydrogen production facilities necessary to receive those funds; (2) as such, Plug Power was likely to pivot toward more modest projects with less commercial upside; and (3) as a result, Plug Power's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

To join the Plug Power class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=1011 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.

No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.

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A worker operates valves at the Rumaila oil field, as the country cuts nearly 1.5 million barrels per day of output amid halted exports following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, in Basra,... Purchase Licensing Rights, opens new tab Read more

March 12 (Reuters) - Goldman Sachs raised its Brent, WTI crude oil price forecasts for the fourth quarter of 2026 to $71/67 per barrel from $66/62 as it sees longer ​disruption to oil flows in the Strait of Hormuz due to ‌the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.

Brent prices have gained more than 36% since the war began on February 28, while WTI has risen about 39%. Both benchmarks briefly topped $119 on ​Monday, their highest levels since mid‑2022.

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The fighting has effectively shut the ​Strait of Hormuz, leaving tankers stranded for more than a week ⁠and forcing producers to suspend output as storage nears capacity.

Goldman analysts in ​a note on Thursday said they now assume 21 days of low Strait ​of Hormuz (SoH) oil flows at 10% of normal levels followed by a 30-day gradual recovery, compared with their earlier expectation of a 10-day disruption.

The bank also said that daily ​oil prices are likely to exceed their 2008 peak if SoH flows ​remain depressed through March.

Goldman incorporated a larger policy response in its models, wherein 254 million barrels ‌of ⁠actual global special petroleum reserve (SPR) releases and 31mb of draws in Russian crude would reduce the hit to global commercial oil inventories by nearly 50%.

The International Energy Agency on Wednesday agreed to release a record 400 million barrels of oil from ​strategic stockpiles to combat ​a spike in ⁠global crude prices since the start of the war, with the U.S. contributing the bulk of the supply.

In Goldman's base case ​where Strait of Hormuz flows start recovering March 21 onwards, ​it assumes ⁠IEA member states won't fully release the 400 million barrels available.

This is because the bank assumes a logistical limit of 3 million barrels per day on draws from ⁠the ​Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) SPR and ​a four-week phase-out of releases through early June when WTI prices are expected to moderate to ​the low $70s.

Reporting by Ishaan Arora, Noel John in Bengaluru; Editing by Sonia Cheema

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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - March 11, 2026) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of BlackRock TCP Capital Corp. (NASDAQ: TCPC) between November 6, 2024, and January 23, 2026, inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important April 6, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline.

SO WHAT: If you purchased BlackRock TCP securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the BlackRock TCP class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=52921 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than April 6, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved, at that time, the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements, as well as failed to disclose material adverse facts about BlackRock TCP's business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) BlackRock TCP's investments were not being timely and/or appropriately valued; (2) BlackRock TCP's efforts at portfolio restructuring were not effectively resolving challenged credits or improving the quality of the portfolio; (3) as a result, BlackRock TCP's unrealized losses were understated; (4) as a result, BlackRock TCP's net asset value was overstated; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about BlackRock TCP's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

To join the BlackRock TCP class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=52921 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.

No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.

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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - March 11, 2026) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Lakeland Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: LAKE) between December 1, 2023 and December 9, 2025, inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important April 24, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline.

SO WHAT: If you purchased Lakeland securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Lakeland class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=50020 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than April 24, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved, at that time, the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Lakeland was experiencing significant, sustained issues with its Pacific Helmets and Jolly businesses, including, inter alia, shipping-related delays, production issues, and slower than expected rollout of new products; (2) accordingly, defendants overstated the anticipated and actual positive impact of these businesses on Lakeland's financial results, as well as the overall strength and quality of Pacific Helmets' and Jolly's respective operations; (3) Lakeland's business and financial results were significantly deteriorating because of, inter alia, tariff-related headwinds and timing, certification delays, and material flow issues in its acquired businesses; (4) accordingly, defendants overstated the strength of their tariff mitigation measures and "small, strategic, and quick" ("SSQ") M&A strategy; (5) as a result of all the foregoing issues, defendants' financial guidance was unreliable; and (6) as a result, defendants' public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

To join the Lakeland class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=50020 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.

No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.

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Plans to release the largest emergency oil stockpile in history are sending a clear signal: energy markets are preparing for a conflict in the Middle East that may last far longer than initially expected.

The International Energy Agency said on Wednesday that its 32 member countries would release 400 million barrels of crude from strategic reserves, the biggest coordinated drawdown since the agency was created in 1974 after an oil crisis the year before. The U.S. separately said it would tap 172 million barrels from its Strategic Petroleum Reserve as part of the coordinated effort.

Yet crude prices continued to climb even after the announcement, underscoring traders' skepticism that the measures could quickly offset the massive supply shock caused by the war and disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

Oil prices surged more than 8% with global benchmark Brent crude hitting $100 per barrel, while the West Texas Intermediate jumped 8.8% to $95 per barrel.

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"The degree to which the IEA acted is being interpreted by some in the oil market that the conflict could continue for many weeks," said Andy Lipow, president of Lipow Oil Associates.

Lipow also noted that the conflict has effectively halted a significant portion of global energy flows. 

About 20 million barrels of crude oil and petroleum products transit the Strait of Hormuz each day, equivalent to roughly 20% of global oil consumption.

Even with the massive emergency release, analysts said that strategic reserves can cover only a fraction of the supply loss if the conflict dragged on.

"Traders are now doing the math and realize that IEA drawdowns can at best only offset a fraction of the roughly 15 million barrels per day net supply loss of crude and refined products due to ongoing halt to most tanker transits of the Strait of Hormuz," said Bob McNally, president of Rapidan Energy Group.

He said oil prices were likely to keep rising until either a ceasefire or the military degradation of Iran's attack capabilities occurs, allowing tanker traffic to resume.

Our expectation that this crisis could last for months instead of weeks likely means that markets are underestimating the disruption to global energy markets.

Vivek Dhar

The scale of the release highlighted how seriously policymakers were treating the risk of an oil shortage, said Saul Kavonic of MST Marquee.

"The IEA decision also signals how acute the oil shortage risk is, suggesting the IEA does not believe the war is [likely] to end soon."

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Because those reserves will eventually need to be replenished, the move could also point to higher oil prices even after the conflict subsides, Kavonic added.

Some also believe markets may still be underestimating the potential scale and duration of the crisis, even after the recent price spikes.

"Our expectation that this crisis could last for months instead of weeks likely means that markets are underestimating the disruption to global energy markets," said Vivek Dhar, director of mining and energy commodities research at Commonwealth Bank of Australia.

Should physical shortages emerge, Dhar said prices may have to rise sharply to curb demand, particularly in developing economies. 

"Brent oil could surge towards $120 to 150 per barrel to force demand destruction amongst developing economies once physical shortfalls are realized," he said, adding that prices could rise even further if advanced economies need to set the price for demand destruction.

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Derivatives Weakness: Funding rates for Ether perpetual futures have dipped into negative territory, signaling an increase in demand for short positions. Migration to Layer-2: Mainnet fee revenue dropped from $8M to $2.3M, reflecting the success of rollups but putting pressure on ETH’s intrinsic value. Capital Outflow: Ethereum ETFs recorded net outflows of $225 million over the past week, reversing the bullish trend seen earlier this month. Ethereum’s price is having difficulty consolidating above $2,100 due to the influence of reduced bullish leverage. While some institutional traders are withdrawing capital, the network is grappling with a technical paradox: increased transaction volume is not translating into higher revenue for the main chain.

This technical scenario is further complicated by data from Laevitas, showing funding rates below the neutral range (6% – 12%). This metric suggests that bearish sentiment dominates the derivatives market, where the cost of maintaining long positions has plummeted.

The Layer 2 Dilemma and Buterin’s Roadmap Over the last seven days, the Ethereum network processed nearly 14 million transactions, yet fee revenue cratered by 71% from February highs. This divergence occurs because the ecosystem is successfully shifting activity toward Layer 2 (L2) solutions, which lowers costs for users but limits the “burn” rate of ETH.

Despite the price pressure, the Total Value Locked (TVL) in DeFi remains robust at $56 billion, reaffirming the network’s dominance over its competitors. Furthermore, Vitalik Buterin confirmed that the Hegota upgrade and Account Abstraction are expected to arrive in approximately one year, aiming to simplify gas payments using other tokens.

However, the macro landscape turned somber following the $735 million losses reported by the firm Sharplink in 2025, triggering extra caution among long-term investors.

In summary, Ethereum needs to regain the confidence of the options markets, where puts are still trading at a 7% premium over calls. The immediate goal is to break through the $2,200 resistance; otherwise, the asset could continue its sideways drift.

The altcoin market is starting to regain a strong setup.

On the macro side, the U.S Navy still considers the risk at the Strait of Hormuz “too high,” which keeps oil markets on edge and adds more pressure to an already stressed global economy.

For Bitcoin [BTC], the timing couldn’t be worse. BTC’s supply in loss is creeping towards the 40-50% range, a zone that has historically lined up with the early stages of bear markets. In fact, analysts at CryptoQuant call this the most frustrating phase of the cycle.

Source: CryptoQuant Notably, even long-term holders are starting to realize losses, according to BTC’s LTH SOPR. That makes recent trader moves (shorting BTC and going long on oil) feel more strategic. Especially as the market braces for a longer period of economic stress.

In short, BTC is now stuck in a classic sideways range around $70k. Historically, when both macro and technical pressure stack up like this, capital starts flowing into altcoins as traders look for quicker gains.

That said, the Altcoin Season Index isn’t showing signs of rotation yet. Ethereum dominance [ETH.D] is struggling below the 11% resistance, keeping the ETH/BTC ratio in the red and reinforcing the current setup.

That naturally raises the question – With Bitcoin consolidating and no clear rotation into Ethereum [ETH], is the broader crypto market turning bearish as capital flows out, or will other altcoins step up and soak up the flow?

Ripple gains momentum as altcoin bull setup strengthens The timing of XRP’s momentum doesn’t look like a coincidence.

Strategically, XRP is set to acquire BC Payments Australia to secure an Australian Financial Services License. If it goes through, Ripple would boost its footprint to over 75 licenses, giving it even more global reach.

Notably, this is starting to show on-chain too. At press time, CryptoQuant data revealed that XRP withdrawals on Binance spiked multiple times in recent days, including over 14k transactions, even as the broader altcoin market stayed weak.

Source: CryptoQuant Worth pointing out, however, that the altcoin market is starting to show some life again.

On the technical side, TOTAL3 (market cap ex-BTC/ ETH) has been consolidating between $640 billion and $740 billion. Since early February though, it’s up about 11%. In fact, it gained 3% intraday, signaling some solid momentum.

Meanwhile, BTC’s is down 15% over the same period. To make things more interesting, XRP has seen $1.4 billion flows into its ETF, signaling that capital is moving selectively rather than across the entire altcoin market.

If this trend holds, XRP might be poised to lead the next altcoin rally.

Final Summary Bitcoin is stuck around $70k with on-chain stress building, while TOTAL3 and selective altcoins like XRP flash renewed momentum.  Strategic moves and $1.4 billion ETF inflows mean that XRP could lead the next altcoin rally.

TLDR: Apparent demand remains negative, showing new supply exceeds market absorption for Bitcoin. CryptoQuant cycle indicators fall into deep bear territory despite price holding $65K–$75K. Long-Term Holder SOPR below 1 signals stress among historically strong investors. Sideways price action with fading rallies reflects a prolonged patience phase in the cycle. Bitcoin mid-cycle consolidation is evident as on-chain metrics show weakening demand and investor fatigue. Apparent demand is negative, cycle indicators remain bearish, and long-term holder SOPR has slipped below 1, reflecting stress among historically resilient holders and sideways market behavior.

Apparent Demand Reflects Market Stagnation Bitcoin mid-cycle consolidation is apparent through the behavior of apparent demand, an on-chain metric measuring how new supply is absorbed. It compares newly mined coins to changes in long-inactive supply entering circulation. 

Positive readings indicate absorption, while negative readings suggest supply exceeds demand. Recent data shows mostly negative demand, with brief green spikes in late February failing to sustain. 

Bitcoin Enters the Most Frustrating Phase of the Cycle

“A combination of 3 key on-chain metrics suggests that the market may be navigating one of the most psychologically challenging phases of the cycle.” – By @MorenoDV_ pic.twitter.com/XBTecaPE5j

— CryptoQuant.com (@cryptoquant_com) March 11, 2026

This indicates that buyers are not consistently strong enough to maintain upward momentum. Such behavior is typical of mid-cycle consolidation, where early investors distribute holdings while new participants hesitate to buy at elevated prices.

Price action remains choppy, fluctuating between short rallies and pullbacks. Traders experience psychological strain as optimism during brief rallies is often followed by disappointment. 

Markets show resilience despite negative demand, maintaining the $65K–$75K range, yet lacking sufficient capital inflow to trigger sustained upward trends.

Historical cycles indicate that these periods often precede renewed accumulation. The negative demand environment slowly tests investor patience, producing sideways movement rather than sharp corrections. 

False breakouts and fading rallies become common during this stage, emphasizing the patience required to navigate consolidation.

Long-Term Holder SOPR Signals Growing Stress Long-Term Holder SOPR measures whether holders sell at a profit or a loss, providing insight into market psychology. Recent readings show the 30-day EMA slipping below 1.0, signaling that even resilient holders are realizing losses.

This occurs during a mid-cycle compression phase where price stagnates and short-lived rallies fail to attract aggressive accumulation. The combination of negative apparent demand and SOPR below 1 reinforces market stagnation.

Price oscillates around the mid-$60K range, producing repeated false breakouts. Traders face uncertainty while long-term holders’ conviction is tested. 

Coins gradually move from weaker hands to stronger holders, quietly setting the foundation for eventual accumulation once demand and confidence return.

This convergence of on-chain signals confirms Bitcoin is navigating a psychologically challenging mid-cycle consolidation, with patience as the primary tool for market participants.

Ripple moves to secure an Australian financial services license, positioning its blockchain payments network for deeper expansion across Asia-Pacific while tightening regulatory footing in one of the region's most active digital asset markets.

Bitcoin held above $70K on Wednesday evening as oil markets swung sharply amid the escalating conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran, which has triggered one of the most severe energy shocks since the 1970s.

Iranian officials warned the world should prepare for oil reaching $200 per barrel if the conflict intensifies, according to a Reuters report.

Iranian forces reportedly struck merchant vessels in Gulf waters on Wednesday and warned ships in the region to follow military instructions as the conflict expanded into key shipping routes. The war, sparked nearly two weeks ago by joint US and Israeli airstrikes, has already disrupted global energy markets and regional transport networks.

US President Donald Trump said during a rally in Kentucky that the United States had effectively won the war but suggested military operations could continue as officials seek to fully neutralize Iran’s ability to project force across the Middle East.

Crude prices spiked to around $120 on Monday before plunging as low as $77 on Tuesday. They rebounded nearly 6% on Wednesday to about $94 by the evening, as traders weighed the risk of further supply disruptions across the region.

Crypto markets, however, showed relative resilience. Bitcoin remained above $70K despite the geopolitical turmoil.

Aurelie Barthere, principal research analyst at Nansen, said the current reaction in crypto suggests that much of the negative macro backdrop may already be priced into digital assets. She noted that past geopolitical shocks often triggered Bitcoin drawdowns of 5% to 10%, but the current move appears more muted and could reflect reduced speculative positioning among traders.

The conflict has spread beyond Iran and Israel, with ports and cities across Gulf states facing drone and missile attacks, increasing pressure from Europe, Turkey, and other governments to push for de-escalation.

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While the broader crypto market appears bearish and in ‘extreme fear,’ the social media side of the industry tells a very different story.

As per Santiment’s analysis, certain tokens of the crypto ecosystem are seeing a surge in online discussions and trending conversations.

Bitcoin gains social traction Bitcoin [BTC] tops the list, which is due to the mining of the 20 millionth BTC on the 9th of March. This milestone signaled the start of Bitcoin’s final mining phase, with roughly 95% of the total supply already in circulation.

At the same time, institutional accumulation, with firms such as Strategy increasing their holdings to around 738,731 BTC, is another factor driving the social media surge.

However, on-chain data reveals a divergence. While Weighted Sentiment around Bitcoin has remained slightly positive and stable, 30-day Active Addresses have fallen to around 11.6 million at press time, one of the lowest levels recently. 

Source: Santiment This suggests that despite the optimistic narrative and strong institutional buying, actual network participation has weakened.

Ethereum is not trailing behind Ethereum [ETH] is drawing attention as a disconnect between growing network concerns and increasing institutional interest develops. ETH has been accumulated by companies such as Bitmine, but spot Ethereum ETFs are experiencing withdrawals. 

Much of the hesitation stems from Ethereum’s staking system, where long entry and exit queues create a potential liquidity trap, along with ongoing governance debates.

This comes at a time when on-chain activity is showing signs of turbulence. By late February and early March, Active Addresses had fallen to around 12.8 million, indicating cooling network participation. 

Source: Santiment At the same time, social sentiment has remained volatile and slightly negative, reflecting ongoing uncertainty in the market. 

Overall, while Ethereum continues to strengthen its position as a core settlement layer for the digital economy, the latest data points to a more cautious market sentiment in March.

Memecoins are also making waves While Bitcoin and Ethereum face structural shifts, Dogecoin [DOGE] continues to reflect retail-driven speculation in the crypto market. 

Excitement has grown following news that X Money will open early public access next month. While DOGE integration remains unconfirmed, Elon Musk’s involvement has already sparked strong reactions.

This triggered a 779% liquidation imbalance, catching short sellers off guard as DOGE rose about 5.6% in a single day, supported by whale transfers and growing merchant adoption.

On-chain data also highlights DOGE’s reliance on social momentum.

Source: Santiment Spikes in Social Volume often align with sharp changes in sentiment. As of early March, sentiment turned positive while social activity remained high, signaling renewed speculative interest.

What’s the secret behind Tether’s rise?  Finally, Tether is gaining traction as a result of its more institutional and regulated strategy. In January 2026, USA₮ (USAT) was launched as a U.S.-regulated stablecoin for integration with regulated financial systems. 

At the same time, Tether’s XAUT competes in the gold-backed token market with Paxos’ PAXG, which is preferred for audited redemption, while XAUT is more liquid on exchanges.

Despite this regulatory push, USDT continues to play a crucial role in emerging markets, where demand for digital dollars is high. In peer-to-peer markets like India, USDT has reportedly traded at ₹110–₹115, reflecting limited access to traditional dollar liquidity.

Source: Visa on-chain analytics More broadly, stablecoins have evolved beyond trading tools, now processing over $1 trillion in monthly transactions, as per Visa on-chain data. Even with new entrants like PYUSD, the market is still dominated by USDT and USDC. 

This coincided with a broader discussion in which Aave [AAVE] and Uniswap [UNI] drew attention, despite the market being in a state of ‘Extreme Fear.

Final Summary  The 20 million BTC milestone reinforces Bitcoin’s long-term scarcity story, despite weakening on-chain participation. With over $1 trillion in monthly volume, stablecoins are becoming the backbone of crypto transactions.

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Bitcoin is currently consolidating around the $70,000 level as the market continues to trade sideways following several weeks of volatility. Price action has remained relatively stable in recent sessions, with buyers and sellers struggling to establish a clear directional trend while liquidity across the broader crypto market remains constrained.

While the surface-level price movement suggests a period of equilibrium, on-chain data indicates that underlying market pressure may be gradually building. A recent report from CryptoQuant highlights a renewed rise in Bitcoin’s Supply in Loss metric, which measures the percentage of circulating BTC currently held at a loss relative to its acquisition price.

According to the data, Bitcoin Supply in Loss is once again approaching the 40–45% range. Historically, this zone has tended to appear during transitional phases of market cycles, particularly during bear market developments or extended corrective periods.

Bitcoin Supply in Loss | Source: CryptoQuant Previous cycles provide a useful reference point. In 2015, 2019, and again in 2022, expansions in the share of coins held at a loss coincided with periods of increasing market stress. As more investors moved into negative territory, selling pressure often intensified as participants realized losses or reduced exposure during uncertain market conditions.

Rising Supply in Loss Points to Increasing Market Stress The report also highlights a broader structural signal emerging beneath Bitcoin’s current consolidation. As the Supply in Loss metric continues to rise, a growing portion of the market is beginning to hold coins at a price below their acquisition cost. Historically, this dynamic reflects a weakening market structure, as more investors find themselves in negative territory.

When a larger share of the circulating supply moves into loss, psychological pressure often increases. Some investors may capitulate and sell, while others choose to hold through the downturn. This tension between forced selling and long-term conviction tends to define the middle stages of market corrections.

However, historical data suggests that the current level may not yet represent the most extreme phase of market stress. In previous cycles, major market bottoms typically formed only when Supply in Loss expanded above roughly 50% of circulating Bitcoin. Those moments coincided with widespread capitulation, when a majority of recent buyers were underwater.

At present, the metric approaching the 40–45% range indicates that pressure is building but has not yet reached the levels historically associated with cycle lows.

If previous patterns repeat, the current environment may represent the early stages of a broader bearish phase rather than the final bottom of the market cycle.

Bitcoin Consolidates Below Key Moving Averages After Sharp Correction Bitcoin continues to trade near the $69,000–$70,000 region following a sharp correction that unfolded earlier this year. The 3-day chart shows BTC attempting to stabilize after a rapid decline that pushed the asset from the $90,000 range down toward the $60,000–$65,000 zone in February, where buyers briefly stepped in to absorb selling pressure.

BTC testing short-term resistance | Source: BTCUSDT chart on TradingView Despite the recent rebound, the broader structure remains technically fragile. Bitcoin is currently trading below its short- and medium-term moving averages, including the 50-period and 100-period trends, which are now sloping downward and acting as overhead resistance. This alignment typically reflects weakening momentum after a strong upward cycle.

The long-term 200-period moving average near the $90,000 region remains the most significant structural level above the market. Losing this trend line earlier in the correction confirmed the shift from an expansion phase into a broader consolidation or corrective environment.

In the short term, price action suggests Bitcoin is forming a range between approximately $65,000 and $72,000. The lower boundary of this zone has acted as support during recent pullbacks, while repeated attempts to push above the $72,000 level have struggled to gain sustained momentum.

Until Bitcoin reclaims the $75,000–$80,000 region, the chart suggests the market will likely remain in a consolidation phase.

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Bitcoin is quietly making a case for itself as a safe-haven asset. During one of the more turbulent stretches of global macro stress in recent memory — marked by escalating geopolitical tensions, oil supply concerns, and pressure in private credit markets — the world's largest cryptocurrency climbed to nearly $71,000, gaining roughly 7% from its Sunday evening lows. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 remained largely flat, and gold managed only marginal gains. Among the three, Bitcoin is the only one posting positive returns in March.

What's drawing attention on trading desks isn't just the price action — it's what the price action implies. Bitcoin's muted response to fresh geopolitical headlines suggests seller exhaustion may be setting in. Nansen's principal research analyst Aurelie Barthere noted that Bitcoin's downside sensitivity has been notably limited compared to traditional benchmarks like the Euro Stoxx index, hinting that sellers in the crypto market are becoming less aggressive.

The relationship between Bitcoin and gold is also evolving. Traders at Wintermute observed that the BTC-gold correlation recently flipped from -0.49 to +0.16 — a meaningful shift. Where Bitcoin once sold off while gold rallied during risk-off episodes, both assets are now rising together as the U.S. dollar softens. This realignment could gradually reposition Bitcoin in the minds of institutional investors.

Strengthening that case is a revival in Bitcoin ETF demand. BlackRock's spot Bitcoin ETF has pulled in nearly $1 billion in fresh inflows in March alone, partially reversing over $3 billion in outflows from November through February. Analysts at Enigma see this as an encouraging sign that institutional appetite is returning.

If ETF inflows hold steady and Bitcoin continues decoupling from tech-correlated risk assets, a sustained recovery heading into the second quarter becomes increasingly plausible.

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XRP ETFs just hit big. The funds grabbed $1.4 billion in fresh money even while the token’s price bounced around like a pinball machine, creating one of those weird Wall Street moments where institutional cash flows in one direction and retail panic sells in another.

Goldman Sachs cranked up its XRP ETF positions in a move that caught plenty of traders off guard. The investment bank’s crypto desk basically said “we’re buying more” while most people were still trying to figure out if XRP was going up or down this week. Goldman’s move came right as other major banks started dipping their toes deeper into crypto waters, with some analysts calling it a “follow the smart money” moment. The timing seems pretty calculated – Goldman rarely makes splashy crypto moves without having done serious homework first. And they’re not alone in this bet.

BlackRock and Fidelity also beefed up their stakes.

The $1.4 billion inflow number tells a story that’s hard to ignore, especially when you consider XRP’s price action hasn’t exactly been smooth sailing lately. Retail investors keep buying ETF shares even as the underlying token dropped from recent highs, which suggests people are thinking longer-term than the daily chart watchers. XRP’s use case in cross-border payments still draws interest from institutions that need to move money fast and cheap across borders. Banks like the speed – XRP transactions settle in seconds versus days for traditional wire transfers.

But the price action tells a different story entirely. XRP hit around $0.45 on March 10, way down from where it was trading just weeks earlier. The regulatory overhang keeps weighing on sentiment, with the SEC’s ongoing scrutiny creating uncertainty that traders can’t seem to shake. Market makers are nervous about compliance issues, and that nervousness shows up in the bid-ask spreads.

The SEC hasn’t said much lately about XRP ETF approvals. Regulators are keeping their cards close to their chest, which creates this weird limbo where institutions want to buy but can’t get clear guidance on what’s coming next. Goldman and others are basically making educated bets that regulatory clarity will eventually come, but nobody knows when.

European banks jumped in too. Deutsche Bank announced March 9 it would boost its XRP ETF holdings as part of a broader digital asset strategy. The German bank’s crypto team sees XRP as a way to diversify away from Bitcoin and Ethereum while still getting exposure to the space. European regulators have been slightly more crypto-friendly than their US counterparts, which might explain why Deutsche Bank feels comfortable making public statements about its crypto plans. See also: MicroStrategy Drops .3 Billion on Bitcoin.

Ripple Labs CEO Brad Garlinghouse keeps pushing the cross-border payment narrative. He told reporters recently that XRP beats traditional banking rails on both speed and cost, especially for international transfers. Garlinghouse’s pitch resonates with treasury departments at multinational companies that spend millions on wire transfer fees each year. The CEO’s comments came during a week when XRP trading volume jumped 25% according to Bloomberg data.

Trading activity surged across major exchanges. Binance reported a 30% increase in XRP trading pairs over the past quarter, with most of that volume coming from institutional accounts rather than retail day traders. The exchange data shows big block trades happening during off-peak hours, which typically signals institutional buying rather than retail FOMO.

Ripple’s Chief Technology Officer David Schwartz sounded optimistic about upcoming tech upgrades and partnership announcements. He didn’t give specifics but hinted at “significant developments” in Ripple’s enterprise sales pipeline. Schwartz’s comments came during an interview where he defended XRP’s utility against critics who call it just another speculative crypto token.

JPMorgan Chase analysts noted the broader trend of digital assets moving into mainstream finance portfolios. The bank’s research team sees institutional adoption accelerating despite regulatory uncertainty, with XRP ETFs representing just one piece of a larger puzzle. Their latest report called the $1.4 billion inflow figure “substantial but not surprising” given the pent-up institutional demand. See also: Hyperliquids Tokenized Futures Trading Surpasses .2.

The trading volume spike coincided with the ETF inflows, creating a feedback loop where more institutional interest drove more trading activity. Market makers had to adjust their algorithms to handle the increased flow, with some reporting their busiest XRP trading days in months.

XRP closed Friday at $0.47, up slightly from earlier in the week but still well below recent peaks.

JPMorgan’s private wealth division started recommending XRP ETFs to high-net-worth clients last week, according to internal memos reviewed by financial advisors. The bank’s wealth management arm sees digital assets as a portfolio diversification tool, particularly for clients already holding traditional crypto positions through Bitcoin and Ethereum funds.

Coinbase reported institutional custody assets for XRP jumped 40% in March alone. The exchange’s prime brokerage desk handled several nine-figure XRP transactions from pension funds and endowments, suggesting institutional adoption extends beyond just Wall Street banks into broader institutional investor categories.

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Ethereum is approaching a critical inflection point as it attempts to recover from prolonged selling pressure that has dominated the market for several months. While many analysts previously focused on the $2,000 psychological level, that threshold has largely lost its significance — the real technical battle is now unfolding at the 26-day exponential moving average (EMA).

The broader price structure for Ethereum remains bearish. A consistent pattern of lower highs and lower lows continues to define the chart, signaling that bulls have yet to reclaim meaningful control. Each recovery attempt has stalled before gaining real traction, reinforcing the dominant downtrend that has persisted throughout recent months.

The $2,000 level once carried considerable weight among traders, largely because round numbers tend to act as sentiment anchors in crypto markets. However, Ethereum briefly dipped below that mark earlier this year and has since traded around it without generating the sharp reactions that typically define a strong psychological support or resistance zone. This suggests the market has already absorbed and moved past that price point.

Today, the 26 EMA stands as the most formidable obstacle to any sustained Ethereum price recovery. Each time ETH approaches this moving average, sellers re-enter the market aggressively, pushing prices back down. This recurring behavior indicates that a significant portion of active traders are using the 26 EMA as a reference point — either to initiate short positions or exit existing longs.

A confirmed close above the 26 EMA would be a meaningful technical signal, suggesting a potential shift in short-term momentum and opening the door for a broader recovery rally. Until that happens, Ethereum remains trapped within a structure that continues to favor the bears, leaving bulls with limited room to build confidence or capitalize on any upside moves.

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Two of the US’s most influential financial regulators have agreed to better coordinate oversight of the financial markets, seeking to put an end to decades of “regulatory turf wars” between them.

According to the memorandum of understanding written on Wednesday, the US Securities and Exchange Commission and US Commodity Futures Trading Commission said it has become a “pivotal time” to regulate in harmony as new technologies, such as crypto, make it more challenging to monitor the markets:

“New trading models, digital infrastructure, and onchain, automated systems increasingly blur traditional jurisdictional lines,” they said, particularly as market participants operate across platforms and asset classes.

To address that problem, the SEC and CFTC said they will aim to provide regulatory clarity and certainty built on technology-neutral regulations and share information and data concerning issues of “common regulatory interest” to fulfill their respective regulatory mandates.

In a separate statement, SEC chair Paul Atkins said the memo is the latest step toward repairing the relationship between the agencies: 

“For decades, regulatory turf wars, duplicative agency registrations, and different sets of regulations between the SEC and CFTC have stifled innovation and pushed market participants to other jurisdictions.”Source: Mike SeligBoth the SEC and CFTC have made strides to deliver on US President Donald Trump’s mission of making the US the “crypto capital of the world,” having set up a crypto-specific task force and established an advisory committee to ensure crypto, AI and other emerging tech innovations continue to push forward in the US.

The agencies also noted in the memo that they strive to provide a “fit-for-purpose regulatory framework for crypto assets.”

The regulatory clarity will be provided to market participants operating everything from trading platforms, clearinghouses and data repositories to pooled investment vehicles, dealers and intermediaries, in addition to products that span securities and derivatives frameworks.

SEC, CFTC to adopt “minimum effective dose” strategyThe two agencies said they also plan to adopt a “minimum effective dose” regulatory strategy to foster innovation while maintaining market integrity and remaining competitive in the global market.

The term “minimum effective dose” is a pharmacological term, defined as the smallest dose of medication that produces the desired therapeutic benefit.

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Mastercard has significantly broadened its Crypto Partner Program, welcoming over 80 digital asset companies including Ripple and Binance into its global payment ecosystem. The move represents one of the most concrete steps yet in bridging traditional finance with blockchain technology, giving crypto firms direct access to Mastercard's worldwide payment infrastructure.

Through this expanded program, partner companies can now build real-world financial products on top of Mastercard's established network. These include crypto-linked debit and prepaid cards, merchant settlement tools, and international payout systems. The practical benefit for everyday users is straightforward — shoppers could spend digital assets at checkout while merchants automatically receive payment in local fiat currency, all processed through Mastercard's existing rails. This kind of seamless integration moves cryptocurrency beyond exchange platforms and into mainstream commerce.

Ripple's inclusion is particularly noteworthy given its focus on cross-border payment infrastructure. Built around the XRP Ledger, Ripple's technology enables fast and cost-efficient international transfers. Within Mastercard's ecosystem, Ripple could power enterprise-level solutions for remittances, treasury operations, and global business payments — replacing slow, fee-heavy traditional banking channels with blockchain-based settlement.

For XRP holders and investors, the partnership does not directly alter token supply or underlying protocol mechanics. However, it meaningfully strengthens Ripple's standing within institutional payment networks. Greater adoption of blockchain settlement across Mastercard's infrastructure could gradually increase liquidity demand on networks like the XRP Ledger, making the long-term implications worth watching.

Overall, Mastercard's expanded crypto initiative signals growing institutional confidence in blockchain-powered payments. Rather than keeping digital assets confined to crypto-native platforms, this program actively integrates them into the financial systems billions of people already use daily — marking a pivotal shift in how the broader economy may interact with decentralized technology in the years ahead.

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Critical supports: PEPE’s price is stabilizing near $0.0000032, a zone where buying pressure has recently halted deeper declines. Technical indicators: The RSI at 38 and a MACD approaching its signal line suggest that bearish momentum is losing strength, entering a consolidation phase. Breakout potential: Vuori Trading experts point out that a confirmed break of the descending channel could trigger bullish projections based on Fibonacci extensions. PEPE’s price is hovering around $0.00000339, recording a gain of just 1.30% in the last 24 hours. The popular memecoin has been facing persistent selling pressure and is now attempting to consolidate in a key demand zone to avoid more painful corrections.

This market action occurs while all eyes are on the $0.00000326 and $0.00000330 levels. If buyers manage to defend this support belt, the asset could generate the necessary momentum to test the immediate resistance located at $0.00000340.

The descending channel and the accumulation opportunity Despite the structure of lower highs, technical analysis from Vuori Trading reveals that PEPE is bouncing off the midline of a descending channel. This is a pattern that usually precedes volatile movements once the market “floor” is reached.

$PEPE UPDATE!!! Looks like we're getting that bounce from the midline of our descending channel. #PEPE will rip immediately after it escapes here. BUT I'm still expecting one more rejection and back to the lows and then giga pump (30-90x) 🚀

Time is impossible to predict!

Not… pic.twitter.com/fKA1xkPCbk

— Vuori Trading (@VuoriTrading) March 10, 2026 Currently, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) stands at 38 points. Although this reflects that bearish sentiment still dominates, it also indicates that the asset is not yet at extreme oversold levels, leaving room for an organic recovery if trading volume follows.

On the other hand, the MACD indicator is drawing increasingly smaller red bars on the histogram. This convergence suggests that the downtrend is losing verticality, which could lead to an accumulation phase before attempting to break the $0.0000040 barrier.

In the short term, investors remain cautious but with high expectations. A confirmed breakout above the current channel would invalidate the bearish structure, opening the door to ambitious targets according to Fibonacci extensions. However, if the $0.00000330 support gives way, the price could seek liquidity at lower levels.

In summary, the market needs a volume catalyst to overcome the $0.0000039 resistance. Investors should watch for daily closes above this level to confirm a real trend reversal.

Filecoin [FIL] recorded a clear decline over the past day, dropping by 9.5%, at press time. The pullback does not appear to stem from any major fundamental developments, but rather from speculative positioning in the derivatives market.

The perpetual Futures market has become increasingly active, with traders positioning for further downside, particularly in the short term. However, the behavior in this market differs from what is typically observed during periods of price decline.

Capital inflows bet on further decline The sharp price drop did not align with the capital outflows that typically accompany asset weakness.

Instead, the opposite occurred, creating a somewhat paradoxical situation that is rarely observed in the market. Despite the price decline, the FIL perpetual market recorded notable capital inflows.

Such capital increases during a falling market are unusual, as perpetual traders often close positions in panic when prices weaken. However, data from CoinGlass showed that inflows totaled $26.45 million, bringing total Open Interest (OI) to $138.56 million as of writing.

Source: CoinGlass The OI-Weighted Funding Rate, which measures whether capital in the perpetual market favors bulls or bears, indicates that bearish sentiment currently dominates.

Notably, the OI-Weighted Funding Rate has dropped into deep negative territory of -0.0691%. A decline of this magnitude suggests that the newly added capital is largely being used to open short positions as traders anticipate further price declines.

Indicators hint at a bearish takeover The technical outlook on the chart remains weak. At the time of writing, FIL has broken below a key support level that it failed to breach four separate times in February.

The current setup points to a strictly bearish outlook, particularly as the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) indicator has formed a death cross at the time of writing.

This pattern occurs when the orange signal line crosses below the blue MACD line, indicating that bearish momentum is beginning to strengthen.

Source: TradingView The Bull Bear Power (BBP) indicator reinforces this outlook. The metric helps determine whether bulls or bears control the market based on bar formations on the chart. Red bars indicate bearish dominance, while green bars suggest that bulls are maintaining control.

Moreover, bears appeared to dominate the market. The BBP showed a deep red bar with significant intensity, highlighting growing selling pressure that continues to threaten FIL’s price outlook.

Spot investors add to the pressure Spot market activity is offering little support to the asset. In fact, spot traders have been selling their holdings even before the recent price drop intensified.

At press time, data from CoinGlass’ spot exchange netflow indicated that more than $4.22 million worth of FIL has exited exchanges over the past 72 hours.

Source: CoinGlass When spot traders sell during periods of weakness, it typically signals a short-term bearish outlook among market participants, adding further downward pressure on price.

If the selling trend continues, it could weigh further on FIL’s price and increase the risk of an extended decline, potentially worsening the broader market outlook for the asset.

Final Summary FIL has seen capital inflows in the perpetual market, with the majority of capital directed toward short positions. Spot traders continue to sell their FIL holdings, worsening the outlook.

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Five months of losses may have set Bitcoin up for a rebound — and some traders think the bears are about to face their first real test this cycle.

Oversold Conditions Catch The Market’s Attention Bitcoin climbed back above $70,000 on Tuesday, nudging social media chatter into what market intelligence firm Santiment describes as “FOMO territory.”

Positive discussions across the social media sphere nosedived on Monday before recovering sharply as prices ticked upward.

The shift was swift. According to Santiment, crypto markets tend to move fast during periods of uncertainty because they operate around the clock and are not tied to any single government or financial system.

Image: Tanganica.com The price recovery was partly triggered by comments from US President Donald Trump, who said the conflict with Iran was “very complete, pretty much” — a signal that tensions in the Middle East may be easing.

Oil prices moved lower in response. That gave crypto traders something to work with.

Trump’s remarks were followed almost immediately by a post on Truth Social warning that the US would increase military pressure on Iran if oil supply was disrupted.

🤑 Bitcoin sentiment has jumped back into FOMO territory after its market value exceeded $70K Tuesday. Across X, Reddit, Telegram, and other crypto-related discussions, the crowd is encouraged by Trump’s comments that the war may soon end, and oil prices reversing course. pic.twitter.com/S21cXOUM0F

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The mixed signals didn’t stop the Bitcoin rally, but they added a layer of uncertainty that traders couldn’t ignore.

Strategy’s Big Buys Add Fuel Ryan McMillin, chief investment officer at Australian crypto investment manager Merkle Tree Capital, said that the geopolitical backdrop wasn’t the only thing driving improved sentiment.

He pointed to continued institutional buying, including from Strategy, which purchased nearly 18,000 Bitcoin last week and made a second acquisition earlier this week.

Bitcoin holding above its February lows also mattered. Data shows the asset dropped steadily from an all-time high of $126,000 in October — five straight months of declines that left it technically beaten down.

BTCUSD now trading at $69,295. Chart: TradingView According to McMillin, that kind of extended slide can set up a relief rally even without a major catalyst.

“Shorts are vulnerable,” he said. “Liquidity on the short side could get squeezed toward $80,000 before a true higher/lower decision point.”

He also flagged cooling inflation, a new Federal Reserve chair expected within months, and the Clarity Act moving closer to implementation as tailwinds that could support prices.

Extreme Fear Still Rules The Broader Index Not everyone is reading the moment the same way. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index — which pulls from volatility data, market momentum, social media signals, and Google Trends — sat at 15 on Wednesday, deep in “extreme fear” territory. That reading cuts against the optimism showing up in Santiment’s social tracking.

Google Trends data for “Bitcoin” scored around 71 as of Wednesday, down from a peak of 100 on March 5, suggesting retail interest has cooled from its recent high even as prices recovered.

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Institutional investors appear unfazed by ethereum's sharp slide from its 2025 peak, as resilient ETP holdings, rising staking participation, and steady accumulation signal that major capital may still be positioning for a longer-term rebound.

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Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - March 11, 2026) - Eureka Lithium Corp. (CSE: ERKA) (OTCQB: UREKF) (FSE: S58) ("Eureka Lithium" or "Eureka" or the "Company") announces that it has filed an amended and restated LIFE Offering Document (the "Amended Offering Document") effective March 11, 2026, which amends the offering document filed by the Company on March 11, 2026. The amendment is required as the exercise price applicable to certain warrants being offered by the Company under the Life Offering (defined below) and a concurrent private placement are being priced at $0.50 as opposed to $0.45 as originally contemplated. Further details are below.

The Amended Offering Document relates to a non-brokered private placement financing under the listed issuer financing exemption under Part 5A of National Instrument 45-106 - Prospectus Exemptions (the "LIFE Exemption") of up to 4,761,904 units of the Company (the "Units") at a price of $0.42 per Unit for aggregate gross proceeds of up to $2,000,000 (the "LIFE Offering"). Each Unit will be comprised of one common share (the "Common Shares") and one Common Share purchase warrant (the "Warrants"). Each Warrant will entitle the holder to purchase one (1) Common Share (the "Warrant Shares") at an exercise price of $0.50 per Warrant Share for a period of 24 months from the closing date of the LIFE Offering. The Warrants will be governed by the terms and conditions set forth in the certificates representing the Warrants.

The Company also intends to complete two concurrent non-brokered private placements (the "Concurrent Offerings"). First, an offering of up to 4,761,904 units (the "Concurrent Private Placement Units") at a price of $0.42 per Concurrent Private Placement Unit for aggregate gross proceeds of up to $2,000,000. Each Concurrent Private Placement Unit will be comprised of one Common Share and one Common Share purchase warrant (the "Concurrent Private Placement Warrants"), and with each Concurrent Private Placement Warrant being exercisable for a period of 24 months, to acquire one Common Share (the "Concurrent Private Placement Warrant Shares") at an exercise price of $0.50 per Concurrent Private Placement Warrant Share.

Second, an offering of up to 4,166,666 units (the "FT Units") at a price of $0.48 per FT Unit for aggregate gross proceeds of up to $2,000,000. Each FT Unit being comprised of one Common Share issued on a "flow-through" bass and one (non-flow-through) Common Share purchase warrant (the "FT Warrants"), with each FT Warrant being exercisable to acquire, for a period of 24 months, one (non-flow-through) Common Share (the "FT Warrant Share") at an exercise price of $0.60 per FT Warrant Share. The Concurrent Private Placement Warrants and FT Warrants will be governed by the terms and conditions set forth in the certificates representing the Warrants.

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